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2014 news releases

12/31/2014—Orange County County Composite Squadron Visits NC Army National Guard Base
The Orange County Composite Squadron visited the 130th Aviation Regiment (Attack Recon Battalion) of the NC Army National Guard on December 29, 2014. The cadets and senior members learned about the regiment’s 19 Apache and 4 Lakota helicopters and the servicemen and women who fly and maintain them.
12/30/2014—Year In Review: Lt. Colonel Tom Schick presents to EAA
Year In Review: NC 137 welcomed the fall season with two events, a full tour of Charlotte, NC Airline Flight Training facility, and a meet with the Charlotte EAA chapter.
12/28/2014—Members of the Brunswick County Composite Squadron participate in the Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Members of the Brunswick County Composite Squadron, NC-170, assisted in the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Wilmington National Cemetery in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, December 13.
12/24/2014—Col Mary Feik Honored by First Flight Society
On Wednesday December 17, 2014, the First Flight Society inducted Col Mary Feik into the Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine for her significant contributions to aviation throughout her lifetime.
12/20/2014—NC CAP Squadrons Participate in Wreaths Across America
CAP cadets from the Orange County Composite Squadron and cadets from the Iredell Composite Squadron team up at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Salisbury National Cemetery on Dec. 13, 2014.
12/12/2014—North Carolina WWII veterans receive their Bronze Replicas of the Congressional Gold Medal
CAP WWII Veteran Lester Wolff, "We were a rag tag group of rejects from military service and some too old and a few who had even served in WWI. We were volunteers in the true sense of the American tradition of wanting to serve our country in time of need. We were equipped with little more than our derring-do and willingness to do the job”.
12/10/2014—Congressional Gold Medal honors Civil Air Patrol’s World War II service
Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner opened the ceremony by highlighting the great tradition of the Congressional Gold Medal which dates back to before the nation was born. “It represents the highest expression of the people’s appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The first recipient was General George Washington in 1776”, said Speaker Boehner.
12/09/2014—Civil Air Patrol helps honor America’s military veterans through Wreaths Across America
On Dec. 13, 2014 ceremonies across the nation will coincide with a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in which organizers hope to cover approximately 227,000 grave sites in honor of the historic cemetery’s 150th anniversary.
12/04/2014—Cadet Ham Receives Billy Mitchell Award
C/2nd Lt Hazen David Ham of the Orange County Composite Squadron received the prestigious Billy Mitchell Award on December 4, 2014. The Award was presented by Capt Pete Wehr, Commander of the Squadron, James Groves, Director of Orange County Emergency Services, and Col Joe Javorski, U.S. Air Force.
11/26/2014—North Carolina CAP’s World War II heroes to receive honors
Civil Air Patrol to be Awarded Congressional Gold Medal. CAP’s World War II heroes will be available for interviews Dec. 10
11/10/2014—Commanders Call: Nov 08, 2014
NCWG Commanders Call and Holiday Party
10/15/2014—NC Wing Honors CAP WWII Veteran
NC Wing Honors WWII CAP member with a promotion and awards
10/12/2014—Quality Cadet Unit Award Winners
NC Wing Quality Cadet Unit Award Winners for 2013-2014
10/10/2014—Apex Cadets Featured at Fuquay-Varina Celebration
Apex Cadet Squadron Featured at Fuquay-Varina Celebration
08/26/2014—NC and SC Receive AFNORTH Commanders Award
NC and SC Wings presented with the AFNORTH Commanders Award for Most Meritorious Civil Air Patrol Mission in 2013, during ceremony in Las Vegas on August 16, 2014
08/21/2014—Major General Vaszuez assumes command of CAP
Press Releases about Maj. General Vasquez and the 2014 National Conference.
08/19/2014—CAP's NCO Program has member promoted to Chief Master Sergeant
Halifax Composite Squadron MER-NC-169 senior member Senior Master Sergeant Stephen P. Madison was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt).
07/28/2014—NC Wing has another successful weekend of Glider Operations
The NC Wing of the Civil Air Patrol conducted another successful Glider Operations Day on Saturday at Triangle North Executive Airport in Louisburg (Franklin County).
07/17/2014—Middle East Region Receives New Asset
Middle East Region adds a new aircraft to it's complement.
07/14/2014—Cunningham Field Composite Squadron Cadet Captures Honor
C/Major Joshua Morton of NC-160 receives honor cadet at recent RCLS.
06/28/2014—NC Wing Summer Encampment Continues
Graduation is approaching
06/22/2014—NC Wing Summer Encampment in full swing
Encampment begins at Stanly County Air National Guard Regional Training Site.
06/20/2014—2014 NC Wing Summer Encampment Begins Saturday
NC Wing Summer Encampment begins Saturday 21 June.
06/17/2014—NCWG Plane Gets Much Needed Facelift
NC Wing's last plane gets much needed update, thanks to the efforts of Maj. Chris Bailey
05/21/2014—Burlington Cadets Honored By VFW
Cadets from Burlington honored by local VFW post.
05/21/2014—Brunswick County Composite Squadron Thanks Contributor
NC-170 Presents Certificate of Appreciation
05/08/2014—Fayetteville Squadron provides Color Guard Detail
Fayetteville Squadron color guard provides detail for opening ceremonies at recent sporting event.
05/08/2014—Winston Salem Squadron provides crucial assistance
Winston-Salem provides assistance in finding an elderly gentleman who wandered off from a local facility.
05/06/2014—Raleigh-Wake Holding a Mission Observer Class This Saturday
Raleigh Wake Squadron holding Mission Observer class this Saturday, May 10, 2014
05/05/2014—Group 1 holds SAREX
Group 1 holds successful SAREX
04/29/2014—NCWG Tapped By State Emergency Mangement
Several members from throughout central and eastern NCWG provided assistance Saturday Night to the NCEM following a tornado in Winfall, NC.
04/17/2014—CAP Publishes new Cadet Protection Policy
CAPR-52-10 Revised
04/16/2014—NC Wing Members Receive Lifesaving Award
NC Wing members honored for lifesaving.
04/15/2014—MER-SAR is Now Open For Registration
MER-SAR is Now Open For Registration.
04/10/2014—NC Wing Captures First Place at Middle East Region Cadet Competition
2 NC Wing Squadrons capture first at MER competition
04/03/2014—NCWG Color Guard Team performs at Durham Bulls Opening Day
Cadets Color Guard performs at the Durham Bulls season opener.
03/31/2014—Airborne Photography Class offered 4.26.2014
AP Class offered by Winston Salem Squadron
03/30/2014—Asheville squadron participates in multi-agency event
Asheville squadron participates in multi-agency exercise
03/28/2014—Several cadet squadrons Visit US Airways Training Center
Several cadet squadrons tour US Airways training center and NC Air Museum in Charlotte.
03/26/2014—NC Wing Holds Record O-Flight Day
NC Wing Holds Largest O Flight day ever!
03/16/2014—NC Wing Participates with NCEM at Stokes County SAREX
Cadets and Seniors Members from the North Carolina Wing including; Burlington, Winston Salem, Raleigh Wake, and Sugar Valley Squadrons, worked this past weekend March 8th – 9th with other members of North Carolina Emergency Management,
03/06/2014—NC Wing "Of The Year" Awards
Middle East Region Awards
03/06/2014—February Commander's Call
NCWG Commander's Call, February 2914
03/03/2014—MER Conference information
Registration details for MER conference.
02/28/2014—Asheville Composite Squadron completes annual AE day
Asheville Composite Squadron Saturday, February 28 completed the annual AE day which had been cancelled the previous week because of weather.
02/26/2014—Group 2 Hosting a Cadet/Officer training weekend
Group 2 Holding Cadet Training Weekend and TLC class
02/25/2014—Senator Tom Harkin to be honored by CAP
Review this press release from National office regarding Senator Tom Harkin.
02/24/2014—Group 3 Holds SAREX following winter storm in the Carolinas
Group 3 holds SAREX following last weeks severe weather in North Carolina.
02/21/2014—Standing ready to assist during the storm.
NC Wing responds to severe weather in the state.
02/17/2014—2014 NC Wing Cadet Drill Competition Date Set
NC Wing Cadet Drill Competition
02/14/2014—MER 2014 HONOR GUARD ACADEMY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
2014 MER Honor Guard Academy now accepting applications from both Cadets and Seniors.
01/30/2014—Sugar Valley Civil Air Patrol Begins 2014 With First “Dining Out”
Sugar Valley Composite Squadron Hosts End of Year Awards Banquet.
01/27/2014—NCWG Group 1 Conducts Weekend SAREX
SAREX conducted in DuPont State Forest.
01/17/2014—NC Wing Offers Unit Commander's Course
NC Wing Conducts Unit Commander's Course. 17 Members Complete the Program
01/13/2014—Apex Squadron Conducts End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
Apex Squadron Conducts End of Year Awards and Promotions.
01/02/2014—Interest Soars Among Students in Active Civil Air Patrol Chapter
Brunswick Co. Unit Featured on NC State Port Authority Website
01/01/2014—Shelby and Gastonia Squadrons participate in Wreaths Across America
Shelby and Gastonia Units Participated in the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at three local cemetaries