Civil Air Patrol West Virginia Wing

06/07/2026

West Virginia Drill Academy completed another successful year at Camp Dawson. We welcomed 82 cadets and senior members from across four regions representing the following Wings: West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, DC, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, and Puerto Rico. Cadet staff learned valuable leadership skills, while cadet students learned and improved their drill knowledge, performance, and discipline. Thank you to all of the senior members who gave up their holiday weekend to provide this excellent opportunity for the cadets.

https://photos.cap.gov/Mid-Atlantic-Region/West-Virginia-Wing/West-Virginia-Drill-Academy/2026-West-Virginia-Drill-Academy/2026

05/24/2026

West Virginia Drill Academy HAS BEGUN! On Friday cadets began in processing. Cadet CMSgt Harvey, the Cadet Safety Officer, gave a safety brief and the cadets were welcomed by the Cadet Commander, Cadet Lt Col Harr and the Activity Director, 1st Lt Gibeaut.

04/23/2026

Please meet West Virginia Drill Academy (WVDA) 2026 Cadet Executive Staff. WVDA will be held at Camp Dawson, May 22-25.

04/21/2026

Make sure to enroll in Absorb for the "Ownership and Excellence in the Encampment Environment" webinar on Thursday, 7 May at 7pm Central Time. Highly suggested for all encampment staff to attend live or watch the webinar prior to staffing encampment.

04/09/2026

Cadets - get your CEAP applications NOW to possibly get your encampment fees paid for!

🚨Applications for the Round 1 Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) close in one week .

This program helps offset the cost of attending encampment by providing financial assistance to eligible cadets.

Families are strongly encouraged to apply during Round 1, which closes 15 April at 1700. Even though our encampment dates are late July, cadets are eligible and encouraged to apply during Round 1. Round 2 has VERY limited funding.
First time students, Advanced Training Squadron and Staff are eligible to apply for CEAP. First time students will be prioritized for funding. ATS and Staff awarded funding only if funds remain.

**Please note that cadets applying for CEAP for ATS or Staff are eligible to receive this award only once in their cadet career. CEAP has not been awarded for ATS or Staff the last two cycles so please find alternate funding sources should this be the case again.

For additional information about eligibility and information on how to apply, please visit the CEAP webpage.

Please be sure to also register for the FLWG encampment once registration opens. CEAP and Encampment registration are two separate application processes.
Thank you for supporting your cadet’s continued growth and participation in Civil Air Patrol programs.

03/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Save the date and mark your calendars! National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, December 19!

03/07/2026

The Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) application process opens at 9am Central Time on Sunday, March 15th (Staff will be working to troubleshoot any issues). Applications are due by 5pm Central Time on Wednesday, April 15th, this includes unit commander approval. Please carefully read the information at the top of the CEAP application and on the CEAP application website for important information about the CEAP process for Summer 2026. Questions? Contact [email protected].
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/ceap-application-process

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

Glad to meet with members of the Civil Air Patrol during their visit to Washington recently.

Thank you for the important work you do serving communities across West Virginia.