Civil Air Patrol, Maryland Wing

CAP�s World War II volunteers may be recognized for their service

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Contact your Representatives to co-sponsor the CAP Congressional Gold Medal.

Charles squadron cadets have new leadership

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The Charles Composite Squadron recently held a cadet change of command.

Carroll squadron color guard wins Maryland Wing competition

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

An exceptional team from the Carroll Composite Squadron placed first in the Maryland Wing Color Guard competition. The team will represent Maryland in the Middle East Region Color Guard competition in March.

Maryland Wing graduates 27 cadets from leadership program

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

During a banquet held on February 3, 2013, Civil Air Patrol�s Maryland Wing recognized 27 cadets who completed the Squadron Operations and Administration Retreat (SOAR) held that weekend.

National Vice Commander visits Wicomico squadron

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Civil Air Patrol national vice commander Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Vazquez, CAP, and his wife, Lt. Col. Leslie Vazquez, CAP, visited Maryland Wing's Wicomico Composite Squadron in Salisbury, Md., to meet the members and to participate in a promotion program.

Second Maryland Wing rocketry day sets the stage for progress

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Civil Air Patrol senior members and cadets from Maryland Wing's Fort McHenry, St. Mary�s, and Annapolis Composite Squadrons gathered to launch rockets on a 100 acre field in a brilliant blue sky with winds from the southwest and mild temperatures.

Martin Squadron cadet graduates from winter encampment

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Wyatt Hartman of Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing�s Glenn L. Martin Composite Squadron graduated from CAP winter encampment at the Kansas Army National Guard in Salinas, Kan., on January 2, 2013.

Two Martin squadron cadets earn Eaker Award

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Two cadets from the Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing�s Glenn L. Martin Composite Squadron earned their Eaker Award in January 2013.

NORAD Exercise Planned for National Capital Region

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 13-04 beginning Wednesday morning between midnight and 2 a.m. EST in the National Capital Region (NCR), Washington D.C

Martin Squadron conducts cadet change of command during banquet

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Glenn L. Martin Composite Squadron, a unit in the Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing, conducted a cadet change of command ceremony during their awards banquet on December 15, 2012 at the dining hall of Warfield Air National Guard base in Middle River, Md.

First CAP Spaatz recipient dies after distinquished public service career

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas C. Roach, who in 1964 became the first recipient of Civil Air Patrol�s highest cadet award, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, died Jan. 11 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., from complications related to cancer. He was 70

Martin squadron conducts wreath laying ceremony

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing's Glenn L. Martin Composite Squadron conducted a wreath laying ceremony on December 15, 2012, as part of Wreaths Across America.

Civil Air Patrol to honor veterans as part of wreath-laying salute

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This year, in tribute to the 25 million men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces � guarding and preserving America�s freedom throughout history � Maine balsam wreaths will be placed on more than 325,000 veterans� graves at 800-plus cemetery or memorial sites in all 50 states, as well as 20-plus foreign locations.

CAP Board of Governors selects chairman, vice-chairman

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Civil Air Patrol�s Board of Governors, meeting in person for the first time since the organization�s new governance structure was introduced in August, today elected retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Speigel as its chairman and CAP Lt. Col. Ned Lee as vice chairman. Speigel, previously the board�s vice chairman, succeeds Brig. Gen. Richard Anderson when Anderson�s term concludes in February.

Get high on life, not drugs

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

CAP members took the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) message, �Get high on life, not drugs� to Ridgely, Maryland when DDR made it�s annual appearance in the Ridgely Holiday Parade. Once again, Cadet Ken was the hit of the parade. The CAP float featured the CAP jet. The jet was originally donated to Col. (then Capt.) Tim Hahn of the Bowie Composite Squadron. Col. Hahn is now commander of Nevada Wing CAP. Col. John Knowles with the assistance of Clark Construction refurbished the jet. Maj. Jeffrey Welch now owns the jet and makes it available for CAP functions.

Civil Air Patrol to observe long legacy of service

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

�Each day, our members provide a valuable service to their communities,� said CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr. �They help mentor America�s youth through our outstanding aerospace education and cadet programs and save lives and preserve liberty for all through search and rescue missions and emergency service, disaster relief and homeland security missions nationwide. As this anniversary approaches, be sure to say �thanks� to these unsung heroes in your communities who provide such selfless service, often without fanfare.�

Martin squadron cadets get Medevac tour during orientation flight

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Two cadets from the Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing�s Glenn L. Martin Composite Squadron were given a tour of the Life Lion Medevac helicopter during their first orientation flight on October 21, 2012.

Carroll squadron helps local election board

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing members from the Carroll Composite Squadron are assisting the Carroll County Election Board and Maryland citizens during the 2012 Election. The Carroll Composite Squadron feels privileged to be involved in this important effort to elect a president, members of Congress and local officials. The squadron has served the county in this capacity for the past several years.

Members of Maryland�s Group III serve at Warfield dining facility

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Recently 20 members from Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing�s Calvert Cadet Squadron, Arundel Composite Squadron, and Bowie Composite Squadron, all part of the Wing�s Group III, assisted the Maryland Air National Guard (ANG) 175th Wing in the Warfield Air National Guard Base dining facility during the ANG�s training weekend. Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol members from around the state have been participating in this monthly activity for over ten years.

Civil Air Patrol Revs Up Missions over Storm-Ravaged N.Y, N.J.

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Crepas said 700 to 750 CAP members are supporting the post-hurricane missions daily throughout the Northeast and Mideast regions, putting in up to 7,000 man-hours a day. "We're bringing in talent and personnel to handle this" from as far away as Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. They're dedicated volunteers, most of whom have put their personal lives on hold to serve the American public."