Civil Air Patrol Wyoming Wing

06/07/2026

Wyoming Wing Encampment 2026 has begun!
Yesterday was day zero and in processing for our cadets. We have cadets from Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Texas, and South Dakota.

05/03/2026

OCP Uniforms On Display
By Joseph Stong
Cadets Lyday and Rickbeil sporting the new OCP uniforms in between the soon to be fazed out ABU’s.

05/03/2026

Wind River Composite Squadron members say farewell to Cadet Commander Major Nicholas Stong who turns 21 next week. The small boy is Christopher Stong, 12 who will join CAP soon.
by Joseph Stong

05/03/2026

Members of the 492nd Emergency Services Composite Squadron returned to Casper from the 2026 Civil Air Patrol Wyoming Wing Conference with deep gratitude after earning several awards that highlight their dedication to service, leadership, and excellence.
By 1Lt Michelle Carey

Held April 24–26 at the Wyoming National Guard Joint Forces Readiness Center in Cheyenne, the annual conference brought together Civil Air Patrol members from across the state to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, and strengthen the teamwork that drives CAP’s mission of serving communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
Accepting the award for 2025 Squadron of Distinction was Deputy Commander of Cadets, 1st Lt Keegan Fox, who also accepted the Quality Cadet Unit Award. This was the fourth consecutive year the 492nd was awarded the QCUA, and we acknowledge the hard work and dedication that the cadet team gave in earning these awards.
TFO Sophie Fox also earned the Frank Brewer Memorial Aerospace Award. This is awarded annually to cadets or adult members who have made outstanding contributions in aerospace activities. She was presented this award by Wyoming Wing Commander, Col. Rodney A. Burnett and Capt. Shannon Babb, Deputy Chief of Staff of Aerospace Education for Rocky Mountain Region. TFO Fox was also recognized for her part in helping recruit over 30 new members for a squadron in Florida while attending a powered flight academy.
Finally, Cadet Maj. Austin Thomas was awarded the Wyoming Wing Cadet of the Year. Presenting the award was Col. Rodney A. Burnett and Col. Terrance J. Holmes, Commander 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base. C/Maj. Thomas spent the year actively engaged in leadership opportunities by attending Cadet Officer School held at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama; serving as the Wyoming Wing representative to the region Cadet Advisory Council (CAC); serving on staff at Colorado Wing's Winter Encampment; and working as Wyoming Wing 2026 Encampment Cadet Commander. Locally, he is serving as his squadron's Deputy Commander for Operations and the Aerospace Education Officer.
We send our congratulations to the many other Wyoming Wing officers and members for their awards! It was incredible to see the great things the Wing is doing.

03/26/2026

NRA Basic Marksmanship Course
By 1Lt Joseph Stong

Cadets from half a dozen squadrons all over WY came to Lander’s National Guard Armory for the NRA Basic Marksmanship course.

NRA Instructor Jason Crotteau provided the instruction. Senior members from Wind River Composite Squadron and other squadrons provided hands on support ensuring safety and quality of individualized training.
NRA course shooting part held at Lander Valley Sportsmen’s Association gun range nestled between two steep hills outside of Lander.

16 cadets were paired off. One acted as a spotter and the other shot the .22 caliber rifle. A Senior member was assigned to each pair to provide immediate assistance.

Cadets enjoying their accuracy, had several opportunities to adjust their aim, try different techniques and types of rifles.

There were bolt action and semi-automatic rifles, some with scopes and some with just iron sites. Cadets were trained on all types. The rifles were provided by senior members and Jason.

Cadet Magee had never touched much less shot a gun before. She was pleasantly surprised to find she was one of the best shooters of the bunch!

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

https://nbcmontana.com/amazing-america/flathead-civil-air-patrol-composite-squadron-sets-record-for-blood-drive

The Flathead Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron in Kalispell set a national record for their blood drive hosted on New Year’s Eve.The blood donations are used

01/19/2026

Senator John Barrasso Supports Wreaths Across America

Casper Civil Air Patrol cadets combined with JROTC squadrons from Natrona County and Kelly Walsh High Schools gathered for a group picture with Senator John Barrasso at the Wreaths Across America ceremony Saturday morning, December 13, 2025.

Photo One: (Provided by 1Lt Michelle Carey)
Senator John Barrasso - Surrounded by members from:
Civil Air Patrol 492nd ES Composite Squadron – Casper
JROTC Squadron from Natrona County High School
JROTC Squadron from Kelly Walsh High School

Photo Two: (Photo provided by Sen. Barrasso's staff) Photo Three: L to R
Senator Barrasso meeting C/CMSgt Zoe Magee (Provided by 1Lt Michelle Carey)
C/SrA Amos Scott
Photo Four: L to R C/2Lt Sarah Smart
(Provided by 1Lt Michelle Carey) C/2Lt Mrunal Patil
C/Amn Dave Martinez-Guidi C/A1C Timothy Carr
C/2Lt Mrunal Patil
C/2Lt Sarah Smart
Cadet Jack Strong
C/SSgt Amos Scott
C/Amn Josh Castellanos
C/A1C Timothy Carr
C/CMSgt Zoe Magee

01/17/2026

Promotions and Cadet Change of Command in Gillette, Wyoming
By Maj Toni C. Brown

Monday, January 5, Col. Rod Burnett, Commander of the Wyoming Wing of Civil Air Patrol, officiated a Cadet Promotion Ceremony for the Powder River Composite Squadron in Gillette.

Eight (8) Cadets received promotions. Two Cadets received the Billy Mitchell Award as they promote from Cadet Chief Master Sergeant to Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. The other six cadets received a variety of Civil Air Patrol advances in rank. (For details about the CAP Cadet Program, go to www.gocivilairpatrol.com Look under the Cadet Program - Ranks and Awards)

Stripes to Diamonds | Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters

Col. Burnett also officiated a Cadet Change of Command following the Promotion Ceremony.

(For information about Col. Rod Burnett, go to WYWG.cap.gov Look under Staff Areas –
Command Staff)

https://wywg.cap.gov/wy-staff-areas/command-staff/wing-commander
First Photo:
Back Row - Left to Right Front Row – Left to Right
C/ Maj Ian Schofield C/2nd Lt Xavier Williams
C/SrA Gram Stinson C/SMSgt Charisee Harrison
C/CMSgt Warren Olsen Col Rodney Burnett – Wyoming Wing Commander
C/1st Lt Corbin Gilson C/CMSgt Brynn Bartow
C/2nd Lt Aspen Harrison C/TSgt Carter Gilson

Following the Promotion Ceremony the Change of Command Ceremony gave the Cadet Command from 1st Lt Gilson to 2nd Lt Harrison

Second Photo - Left to Right
C/CMSgt Brynn Bartow
C/2nd Lt Xavier Williams
Col Rodney Burnett – Wyoming Wing Commander
C/1st Lt Corbin Gilson
C/2nd Lt Aspen Harrison

01/13/2026

Another fun time providing “Treats for Troops” to the Airmen & civilians who will be working over the holidays at F. E. Warren Air Force Base & the Wyoming Air National Guard!

As one of our youngest volunteers said, it was the “motherload of snacks!”

Many thanks to all our volunteers, including members of our AFA Cowboy Chapter, Civil Air Patrol Wyoming Wing, F. E. Warren First Sergeants', Community Partners, family & friends!