Civil Air Patrol Alabama Wing

10/19/2026

An important milestone in our republic’s history.

10/19/2026

Mobile Composite Squadron recently conducted a Change of Command ceremony in which Major John Hoffman, who held the position for 4 years, relinquished command of the squadron to Lt Col. William Hill.
The ceremony was presided over by the Alabama Wing Deputy Commander, Lt Col. Dave McGonegal.
Congratulations to Lt Col Hill!

10/19/2026

The Springville Cadet Squadron led Camp Waid Emergency Services Search and Rescue Exercise 16-18 Oct 2026. There were 33 cadets and 13 senior members in attendance, representing all three groups of the Alabama Wing. Members received hands on training in advanced land navigation, shelter construction, day and night search operations, patient assessment, search line techniques, wilderness survival and first aid.
Squadron Commander 1st Lt. Drew Hall expressed his satisfaction with the event and dedication by participating members. Hall emphasized his goal of expanding the number of trained ground team personnel throughout the Wing, ensuring our Wing can be prepared when called upon in an emergency.

Article and photos submitted by
Andrea Hall, SM PAO
Springville Cadet Squadron

10/16/2026

Heart of Dixie Team,
The following additional FY27 ALWG Mission Symbols are now funded - A0, A5, A23, and A24.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to 2nd Lt Hannah Fosse, Maxwell Composite Squadron, for earning the General Billy Mitchell Award and promoting to Cadet Second Lieutenant! The milestone award was presented by Major George Yarchak, Group 2 Commander. She accomplished this milestone in a short 18 months from joining Civil Air Patrol!
We are proud of your dedication and leadership!

Article and photo submitted by,
2nd Lt Maryanne D Fosse
PAO Maxwell Squadron

10/16/2026

The Springville Cadet Squadron congratulates Cadet Capt. Bryant Hall on his selection for the Civil Air Patrol's Wings program, a competitive, merit based national flight scholarship. He is one of 130 cadets selected nationwide to receive the scholarship. Congratulations Cadet Hall for a job well done!

10/16/2026

Team,

The FY 27 NESA-SE Staff Training Weekend is scheduled for 06-08 NOV 26.

To register - https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Reports/EventListing

10/16/2026

Team,

Major Adrian Carnes, NESA-SE Director, is proud to announce the Fiscal Year 2027 NESA-SE is approved for 6-weekends (06 NOV 26 to 30 APR 27), and the CAP Registration Zone is open for sign-up.

Due to staff changes this year's NESA-SE will be limited to the following Ground Search and Rescue training:

Basic (GTM 3)
Advanced (GTM 1 & 2)
Ground Team Leader

To register go to - https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Reports/EventListing

10/14/2026

Team,

Col Miller thanks everyone involved in the planning or executing of support to the State of Alabama during Hurricane Isaias. While the wing was not tasked with specific Disaster Relief or SAR support to the state, the wing was postured to support the Heart of Dixie and Federal partners.

The wing did successfully execute or plan the following SAFE HAVEN sorties/Staff Planning:

1 x IMT executed - IC, OPS, AOBD, and GBD (Additional IMT staff available - Chaplain and PIO)
2 x Air sorties executed - 1.2 hours
4 x Air sorties planned - All CXL'd*

*NB. 1 x Air sortie planned included a CODEL ISO of Senator Tubberville.

Additionally, all Groups were prepared to support with additional aircrews, aircraft, ground team, and sUAS support.

According to Col Miller, "We were able to update the SER CV and CAP-USAF LO in real time thanks to the coordination and planning conducted by the Wing Staff and IMT."

As the poet John Milton wrote in 1673, “They also serve who only stand and wait”

An AAR with lessons learned from this late season Hurricane is scheduled sometime in the next 2-weeks.

Please ensure maximum dissemination to your teams.

A-3

FOR THE COMMANDER

10/13/2026