Civil Air Patrol Northeast Region

Civil Air Patrol Northeast Region Official page for Civil Air Patrol's Northeast Region Civil Air Patrol is the longtime auxiliary of the U.S. It performs about 90% of continental U.S.

Air Force and as such is a valued member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 single-engine aircraft and 1,944 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). 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 82 lives annually. CAP’s 60,000 members also perform homeland security,

disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Operating as a nonprofit organization, CAP also plays a leading role in STEM/aerospace education, and its members serve as mentors to about 25,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. Visit www.CAP.News or www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.

03/26/2025
In an effort to unify our messaging, we are streamlining all online platforms for Civil Air Patrol's Northeast Region. C...
03/25/2025

In an effort to unify our messaging, we are streamlining all online platforms for Civil Air Patrol's Northeast Region. Click here to request access to the NER Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15sTcD5nrs/

03/24/2025

Congratulations to our National Radar Analysis Team, which has supported nearly 1,000 missions, resulting in 581 finds and 93 saves during its 15 years of operation. Its rapid response and advanced data analysis have improved CAP's emergency services by generating accurate information within a few minutes of activation. Most recently, the team helped locate a missing aircraft on sea ice in Alaska and provided support in locating a downed aircraft in California. Read more https://www.cap.news/cap-radar-team-boosts-search-rescue-capabilities/.

📷 Images like this, generated by CAP's National Radar Analysis Team, help expedite searchers' quests for lost aircraft and individuals.

03/07/2025

Recent heavy rains and snowfall put homes, businesses, and infrastructure at risk throughout rural Appalachia. Flooding and, later, erosion and mudslides hit eastern Kentucky and rural areas of southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia. Civil Air Patrol provided aerial imagery to state emergency management agencies as well as geospatial assessments for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more https://bit.ly/3QN12z6.

03/07/2025

Civil Air Patrol is helping keep local communities safe through its work with U.S. Northern Command and its mission to bolster security at the southern border. Acting in its role as a Total Force Partner, CAP is serving as a force multiplier, working shoulder-to-shoulder with federal law enforcemen...

03/05/2025
03/05/2025

Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan Lowe of our Texas Wing’s Fort Worth Phoenix Composite Squadron, who has been accepted into the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. The program is renowned for producing some of the military’s most skilled helicopter pilots, with acceptance reserved for the most qualified candidates. Read more https://www.cap.news/texas-cadet-accepted-for-army-warrant-officer-flight-training/.

03/05/2025

Congratulations to Col. Brett Dolnick, Washington Wing commander, who has been appointed as the next Pacific Region commander by Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, Civil Air Patrol's national commander and CEO. Dolnick will assume command April 12 at the Oregon Wing Conference, succeeding Col. Virginia Nelson. Read more https://bit.ly/4hZojKo.

03/05/2025

In an effort to unify our messaging across Civil Air Patrol, we are thoughtfully updating our social media strategy, policies, and posts. This is a work in progress, and we are aiming to roll out a clear way forward that reflects our values; highlights the achievements of our members; reinforces our mission; and clearly illustrates our role as the Air Force Auxiliary.

02/28/2025

Col. Curtis Boehmer, former Michigan Wing commander and a CAP Board of Governors member emeritus, is adding Great Lakes Region commander to his record of service over more than 53 years in Civil Air Patrol.Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, national commander/CEO, appointed Boehmer to succeed Col. Rickey Oeth, i...

02/28/2025

Congratulations to the two Civil Air Patrol cadet teams reaching this year’s CyberPatriot 17 finals, administered by the Air & Space Forces Association. The New Jersey Wing’s Raritan Valley Composite Squadron has made the finals three straight years, and the Virginia Wing’s Burke Composite Squadron is also returning from last year for another try at capturing the All Service Division overall crown. Finals are set for March 14-18 in Bethesda, MD. CyberPatriot is the nation's largest cyber defense competition. Read more https://www.cap.news/new-jersey-virginia-cadet-teams-return-to-cyberpatriot-finals/

02/15/2025

New York Wing members meet with Rep. Laura Gillen this morning during Civil Air Patrol 's National Legislative Day. Thank you for your time!

02/15/2025
02/12/2025

Cadet Maj. Brock Buak of the California Wing’s Eugene L. Carnahan Cadet Squadron 85 has drawn on a combination of Civil Air Patrol community service, academics, and athletics to achieve appointments to four military academies this year.Along with appointments to the Military Academy at West Point,...

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Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force. In this role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, performs about 90 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 80 lives annually. CAP’s 58,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. CAP also plays a leading role in aerospace/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to 24,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. Visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.