Civil Air Patrol Alabama Wing

06/22/2026

Fathers! You are shaping the future every day. Thank you, ALL! Cheers to the fathers supporting cadets, the member fathers, and the fathers who strive for an ever better future. Happy Father’s Day from Civil Air Patrol!

06/20/2026

On June 20, 2026, eight Alabama Wing and one Vermont Wing members participated in a 6-hour hybrid Table Top Exercise (TTX) at the Alabama Wing’s Crowder Aviation Facility, Wetumpka Airport, Alabama and on-line via MS Teams.

Participants were trained on WMIRS, CAPS 72-2, ATO Cycles, Mission Management, and CALTOPO. The trainees were also given an opportunity to manage a simulated missing aircraft mission deploying search aircraft and ground teams.

The exercise was hosted by Alabama Wing’s Group II led by Maj Geo. Yarchak and supported by Group III led by Col James Harris.

The participants included:

Alabama Wing -
Col Jayson Altieri (Instructor)
Col Kim Miller
Lt Col Jim Babbitt (Instructor)
Lt Col Bryce Kuykendall (Instructor)
Maj James Fogal
Maj Geo. Yarchak
Capt. Terry Hale
2nd Lt Jennifer Herman

Vermont Wing -
1st Lt Jefre Palmer

This event is one of two wing level TTXs held annually and is open to both Seniors and cadets.

06/18/2026

Senior and cadet members,

If you have a desire to learn how to be part of an Incident Management Team, please consider attending this event on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Coosa River Flight, Wetumpka Airport, Wetumpka, Alabama.

This is a Tabletop Exercise to teach and demonstrate how Alabama Wing implements the NIMS ICS functions on SAR missions.

Colonel Babbit and Lt Col Kuykendall are the instructors covering various topics from AFAM Mission to CALTOPO.

I have extended the Registration Zone portal signup, so please do so ASAP if you intend to participate.

Registation link -https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=11460

Col. Kim Miller, CAP
Commander, Alabama Wing
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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06/17/2026

Team,

Please welcome CAP's newest Chief Operations Officer.

06/16/2026

Encampment may be over, but we're reliving all the memories. And planning for next year. Mark your calendars as ALWG will return to Marion Military Institute June 5-12, 2027!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/14/2026

To all CAP members who currently or did wear the U.S. Army uniform - Happy 251st Birthday!

06/11/2026

The Cadet Aviation Team is excited to invite cadets age 16+, parents, and CAP adult leaders to our Cadet Wings Application Preparation Webinar on June 22 at 7:00 PM Central Time.

Agenda:
✈️ Important updates for the FY27 application cycle
✈️ Tips to help you prepare before applications open
✈️Selection Process Updates
✈️Common Mistakes in the Application Process

Cadet Wings applications will be accepted from July 1 through September 1 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time.

Starting early gives you the best opportunity to submit a complete and competitive application.

Register for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/Vte4m

A webinar access link will be emailed approximately one hour before the event begins.

The webinar will be recorded and available afterward; however, we strongly encourage live attendance so you can hear the latest information and ask questions directly to the Cadet Aviation Team.

Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your aviation goals with CAP!

06/10/2026

ALWG Team,

It is with great pride that I share outstanding news for our Wing. The Dothan Composite Squadron has been selected as the Civil Air Patrol 2026 Brig Gen F. Ward Reilly Leadership Award and Squadron of Distinction.

This is a distinct honor and a well-deserved recognition of the squadron’s leadership, teamwork, and sustained excellence. While this award belongs to Dothan Composite Squadron, it also reflects positively on Alabama Wing and the high standard of service our members continue to uphold.

Maj Ryan Smallen, the AL-029 CC, will be recognized at the upcoming National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on 28–29 August 2026. Additional details regarding the ceremony date, time, and related events will follow from the point of contact.

Please join me in congratulating the members of Dothan Composite Squadron on this exceptional achievement.

-Kim

Col. Kim Miller, CAP
Commander, Alabama Wing
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

06/10/2026

Eleven Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Alabama Wing Check Pilots participated in a Wing-level National Check Pilot Standardization Course (NCPSC) on Saturday, June 6, 2025 at the Jefferson State Community College, Pell City, Alabama.

Led by CAP Lt Cols Harold Coghlan Dave McGonegal, and Ray Harkey participants were briefed or discussed aviation safety, fundamentals of instruction, operational updates, and standardization topics. In addition to the academic seminars, one NCPSC training sorties was also flown on Saturday. The participants included:

CAP
Col Jayson Altieri
Lt Col Harold Coghlan
Lt Col William O. Hill
Lt Col Jerry May
Lt Col Dave McGonegal
Lt Col Bart Nelson
Lt Col Ricky Phillips
Lt Col Steve Terrance
Maj Ray Harkey
Maj Ryan Smallen
Capt Kip Madison
Capt Doug Henderson
1Lt Nick Madison

Written by: Col Jayson Altieri
Photo Courtesy of Col Jayson Altieri

06/09/2026

On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, the Billy Mitchell Award was presented to Cadet Juan Dana of the Maxwell Composite Squadron, Montgomery Alabama. Cadet Second Lt. Dana is the son Lt Rob Dana, Commander, Maxwell Composite Squadron and Marisa Dana. Congratulations Cadet Second Lt Dana for achieving this milestone.

Photos and article by 2nd Lt. Maryanne D Fosse