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Content shared here is not reviewed, monitored or approved by the national organization. Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet

of 550 aircraft and performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 70 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 58,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Civil Air Patrol received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. Congressionally chartered 74 years ago, the nonprofit organization also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.

06/14/2026

TODAY IS FLAG DAY

06/12/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW, JUNE 12--SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2026 KYWG ENCAMPMENT

YOU are invited to an exciting, fun-filled, action-packed week of training, leadership, and challenges!

Kentucky Wing Summer Encampment will be July 12-18, at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, KY. Basic and Advanced options are offered.

THIS IS NOT ONLY FOR CADETS! Slots are still available for the Sierra Flight. This encampment opportunity is for adult members who want to learn more about Civil Air Patrol and the cadet program. Members of the Sierra Flight will participate fully in encampment activities and learning including drill and ceremonies, physical training, aerospace education and education and learning focused on your individual needs. Classroom learning for adults will include levels, training leaders of cadets, Yeager study, and cadet programs specialty track. You will also get to conquer the leadership reaction and obstacle courses, as well as the rappel tower and firing range. Register now!

Here are some activities to look forward to:
Marching and drill maneuvers
Uniform and bunk inspections
Rappel tower
Challenge Course
Leadership Reaction Course
Rifle training simulators
Helicopter static displays
Physical training and team games
Lots of good food at the DFAC
Aerospace Education classes
Group photos
Other fun things that we can’t tell you about yet
And much, much, more!

Registration is still open, but don’t delay! The deadline of June 12 (tomorrow) is quickly approaching. To sign up, please contact the KYWG Encampment Commander, MSgt. Tucker, at [email protected].

We hope to see you in July!

For more general information about encampment, please click the link below:
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/.../activities/encampment

06/10/2026

Congratulations to all!

06/08/2026

KENTUCK WING TO OFFER TRAINING LEADERS OF CADETS CLASS

In Civil Air Patrol, cadets (youth 12-21) are not the only ones who further their education and training to be of service to their community, state, and nation. CAP also provides opportunities for adult members to add to their knowledge base in order to teach and mentor cadets.

Kentucky Wing is offering a Training Leaders of Cadets class on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Adult members, if you are interested in participating, please sign up by clicking on the following link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeek7ORlo6KWD.../viewform

If you would like more information about Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs and/or this TLC class, please contact Capt. Gregory, KYWG Director of Cadet Programs, at: [email protected].

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06/07/2026

LOUISVILLE CADET SQUADRON CELEBRATES NEW ADULT AND CADET COMMANDERS

On May 28, The Louisville Cadet Squadron held a Change of Command ceremony. Lt. Tharpe accepted the Squadron Commander position, while Cadet Lt. Col. Watson accepted the Squadron Cadet Commander position.

A special thank you to Captain Gregory and Cadet Lt. Col. Molder for everything they have done for the squadron. Their hard work, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact.

The Louisville Cadet Squadron is excited to embark on this new journey and is committed to striving for excellence.

If you are interested in learning more about Louisville Cadet Squadron, please contact Lt. Tharpe at [email protected]

Text and photos by Lt. K. Casson and used with permission.

05/30/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW, JUNE 12--SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2026 KYWG ENCAMPMENT

You still have time to sign up for the KYWG Encampment, running July 12-18, at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, KY.

The purpose of the cadet encampment is for cadets to develop leadership skills, investigate the aerospace sciences and related careers, commit to a habit of regular exercise, and reinforce their moral character by living the core values.

This week-long immersion into the full challenges and opportunities of cadet life presents the five key traits of cadet life – the uniform, aerospace themes, opportunities to lead, challenge, and fun – in an intensive environment that moves cadets beyond their normal comfort zones for personal growth.

Encampment attendance correlates with cadet retention – cadets who go to encampment are more likely to renew than those who do not attend. Encampment graduates tend to advance through CAP (promote) at a faster rate than non-graduates.

In addition to encampment for new cadets, Kentucky is offering advanced encampment for those who have previously been to encampment and want a more involved study in leadership. Both will run concurrently the same week, in Greenville, KY.

New this year, Kentucky is also offering Adult Members the opportunity to participate as members of an adult flight, led by cadets. They will practice drill maneuvers, participate in physical training, the challenge course, rappel tower, and so much more!

If you have any questions or for further information, please speak with your squadron commander or contact the KYWG Encampment Commander, MSgt. Tucker, at: [email protected].

For more general information about encampment, please click the link below:
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/.../activities/encampment

05/29/2026

CADET’S CAP CAREER PREPARES HIM TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY

Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Cadet Chief Master Sgt. G. Tharpe, from the Louisville Cadet Squadron, on receiving a $300,000 Marine Option NROTC scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Cadet Tharpe plans to fly for the United States Marines before transitioning to a civilian pilot career.

The highly competitive NROTC scholarship covers full tuition and fees, preparing recipients to commission as military officers upon graduation. Civil Air Patrol helps cadets earn these prestigious awards by building exceptional leadership skills, providing early aviation exposure, and demanding high standards of physical fitness and character.

If you would like to learn more about the Louisville Cadet Squadron, please contact Lt. Todd Tharpe at [email protected].

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol, please visit, www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com

Article submitted by Lt. Anna Molder
Photos submitted by Lt. Todd Tharpe
Used with permission

05/21/2026

One Day. Real Impact. This Is What Civil Air Patrol Does.

There are organizations that talk about serving their communities. Then there are organizations that show up — on weekdays, on weekends, on their own time — and actually do it. May 7, 2026 was one of those days for Civil Air Patrol’s 73rd Senior Squadron, Fort Thomas, KY.

At Lunken Airport, inner-city school children climbed into aircraft cockpits for the first time. For some, it was the moment that planted a seed — a future pilot, an aerospace engineer, a public servant who traces it all back to one Saturday morning when someone cared enough to show up. Civil Air Patrol volunteers gave up their morning to make that happen.

Across the river in Kentucky, one squadron member flew south to Fleming County High School (FCHS) Covered Bridge Cadet Squadron. After walking cadets through the principles of flight, four of them took to the air for orientation rides. Civil Air Patrol's mission isn’t divided by geographic boundaries — it grows by investing in the next generation.

Meanwhile at Lunken Airport, squadron members were participating in standout training sessions. A presentation on Crew Incapacitation sharpened the squadron's emergency services knowledge, and one member earned three ratings in a single day — sUAS Mission Pilot, Level II, and Mission Observer. New member boards ran in parallel, with mentors on hand to welcome the squadron's newest recruits. Civil Air Patrol holds its members to Air Force standards — and the Northern Kentucky Senior Squadron is rising to meet them.

This is what Civil Air Patrol looks like from the inside: professionals volunteering their expertise, experienced members mentoring the next generation, and an organization quietly doing work that most communities never see — until they need it.

Article by 1st Lt. Melanie Gledhill; photos by Capt. Philip Harris and Capt. David Litteral (used with permission).

For more information about the Northern Kentucky Senior Squadron, please contact: Capt. Philip Harris at [email protected].

For more information about the FCHS Covered Bridge Cadet Squadron, contact their commander at: [email protected].

For more information about Civil Air Patrol, please visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com

05/16/2026

KENTUCK WING TO OFFER TRAINING LEADERS OF CADETS CLASS

In Civil Air Patrol, cadets (youth 12-21) are not the only ones who further their education and training to be of service to their community, state, and nation. CAP also provides opportunities for adult members to add to their knowledge base in order to teach and mentor cadets.

Kentucky Wing is offering a Training Leaders of Cadets class on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Adult members, if you are interested in participating, please sign up by clicking on the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeek7ORlo6KWDqc6D-e4qIUwPR-kGjGSTfhl1Pb9kVIudyU9w/viewform

If you would like more information about Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs and/or this TLC class, please contact Capt. Gregory, KYWG Director of Cadet Programs, at: [email protected].

If you would like to learn more about Civil Air Patrol, please visit: www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com

05/06/2026

Congratulation to all!

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Frankfort, KY
40601

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