CAP's aerospace education efforts focus on two different audiences: volunteer CAP members and the general public. The programs ensure that all CAP members (seniors and cadets) have an appreciation for and knowledge of aerospace issues.
While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are introduced to aviation through CAP's cadet program.
Growing from its World War II experience, the Civil Air Patrol has continued to save lives and alleviate human suffering through a myriad of emergency-services and operational missions.
Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian Services, Air Force Support, Counterdrug
"The transformational leader sets the moral tone for his subordinates by the example of integrity he provides in both his official duties and in his private life. Honesty cannot be instilled by contract - but it may be enhanced by education about its importance to mission accomplishment and by example." - Brig. Gen. Malham Wakin, (USAF Ret.)
#CoreValues #Honesty #Integrity#Honesty and #integrity. This month the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps focuses the #character development lesson on the #virtue of integrity. In this repost from 2016, retired USAF Brig. General Malham Wakin, emeritus professor of philosophy at the US Air Force Academy, talks about how to teach honesty to others. It is not by contract but by habituation and role modeling.
On Sunday, January 20, the total lunar eclipse will begin at 6:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, and end at 11:48 PM PST.
jpl.nasa.gov
In the NewsLooking up at the Moon can create a sense of awe at any time, but those who do so on the evening of January 20 will be treated to the only total lunar eclipse of 2019. Visible for its entirety in North and South America, this eclipse is being referred to by some as a super blood moon – ...Civil Air Patrol operated many Fairchild UC-61/24s, and some aircraft were fitted with two 100-pound bombs for missions against German U-boats off the east coast of the United States in the early stages of the Second World War.Our Fairchild F24 over some typical SoCal river of cars. The F24 is more at home as it was used during the war by the Civil Air Patrol over the coastal waterways in anti-submarine observation. Tomorrow at 1PM, we will have a presentation on this and other utility aircraft in our inventory, their flight characteristics and wartime use. Attendees will have an opportunity to sit in the cockpit of these aircraft for a closeup look after the presentation.
Civil Air Patrol operated many Fairchild UC-61/24s, and some aircraft were fitted with two 100-pound bombs for missions against German U-boats off the east coast of the United States in the early stages of the Second World War.Our Fairchild F24 over some typical SoCal river of cars. The F24 is more at home as it was used during the war by the Civil Air Patrol over the coastal waterways in anti-submarine observation. Tomorrow at 1PM, we will have a presentation on this and other utility aircraft in our inventory, their flight characteristics and wartime use. Attendees will have an opportunity to sit in the cockpit of these aircraft for a closeup look after the presentation.
Medal of Honor recipients, convening in Tampa this October, bring message of selflessness to youth
tampabay.com
About 50 of the 74 surviving medal winners are expected to attend the annual convention to talk about service, sacrifice and lessons learned. Kids are their target audience.The Park VNY received some special recognition yesterday for our support of The Civil Air Patrol here at Van Nuys Airport! Stop by our north terminal to check out these certificates that were presented to us to start the new year!
The Park VNY received some special recognition yesterday for our support of The Civil Air Patrol here at Van Nuys Airport! Stop by our north terminal to check out these certificates that were presented to us to start the new year!
#CharacterMatters ... This month all cadets in the Civil Air Patrol will receive the same lesson during their #character development class. The topic is the #virtue and #corevalue of #integrity. This repost from 2015 quotes the late General of the Army Omar Bradley on the importance of integrity to leadership. While his quote addresses military leaders, it applies to all who wish others to willingly follow them.
Hey Geoff Mark, thanks for the Washwax supplies. They will definitely come in handy at the next plane wash.
