Civil Air Patrol Nevada Wing

Civil Air Patrol Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force Civil Air Patrol is the longtime auxiliary of the 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 1,994 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). It performs about 90% 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 82 lives annually. CAP’s 60,00

0 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 https://nvwg.cap.gov, www.CAP.News or www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.

Big news! Cadet SMSgt. Seven Hussein completed his first solo flight through Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit organization ...
08/25/2026

Big news! Cadet SMSgt. Seven Hussein completed his first solo flight through Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit organization that provides America's youth with real-world aviation training and leadership opportunities. He is the 12th cadet to reach this milestone thanks to the Maj. Billy R. Edwards Memorial Flight Scholarship. This is proof that community investment in young people can quite literally take them to new heights. Congratulations to Cadet Hussein and his flight instructors, Capt. Samuel Bacino and Capt. Ethan Peterson!

Cadets visited the firehouse for hands-on drone training, gaining experience with one of Civil Air Patrol's newest aeros...
06/26/2026

Cadets visited the firehouse for hands-on drone training, gaining experience with one of Civil Air Patrol's newest aerospace tools. They later took to the skies aboard a C-130, making for a day packed with learning, leadership, and unforgettable experiences

Students had a busy day attempting the obstacle course, flying on orientation flights, and increasing their markmanship....
06/25/2026

Students had a busy day attempting the obstacle course, flying on orientation flights, and increasing their markmanship.

Yesterday, cadets faced new challenges with physical training, team leadership problems, and intense classwork. Having m...
06/24/2026

Yesterday, cadets faced new challenges with physical training, team leadership problems, and intense classwork. Having made it through the hardest part of the week, students will soon get to experience the fun activities of encampment.

Today, students strengthened teamwork and morale. They participated in their second inspection and competed in a spirite...
06/23/2026

Today, students strengthened teamwork and morale. They participated in their second inspection and competed in a spirited kickball game.

The second day of encampment is complete. Students and cadre alike worked hard in the classroom and on drill today. Acad...
06/22/2026

The second day of encampment is complete. Students and cadre alike worked hard in the classroom and on drill today. Academic knowledge is an integral part of the cadet program and students are learning the most important information for their cadet careers.

06/22/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Yesterday the students were welcomed to encampment. They started encampment by signing the honor agreement and practicin...
06/21/2026

Yesterday the students were welcomed to encampment. They started encampment by signing the honor agreement and practicing drill. Good luck this week!

Before cadre can lead, they have to be ready for anything. From mission briefings to marching in formation, road guard p...
06/19/2026

Before cadre can lead, they have to be ready for anything. From mission briefings to marching in formation, road guard procedures, and obstacle courses, our Nevada Training Corps (NTC) cadre are putting in the work to prep for this summer's encampment. Leadership is earned, one rep at a time.

📸 Photos by C/SMSgt Seth Brodersen

06/19/2026

Before the cadets arrive, the work begins. Cadre is locked in, prepping every detail so your Encampment experience is one you'll never forget. Leadership starts here.

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