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Wyoming Goes to Washington D.C. for National Legislature DayThe best way to describe what an interesting and wonderful e...
08/24/2026

Wyoming Goes to Washington D.C. for
National Legislature Day

The best way to describe what an interesting and wonderful experience this trip was, is to hear from the cadets who were selected to represent Wyoming at this year’s National Legislature Day in Washington D.C. in February 2026.

-When we visited Arlington National Cemetery, we had the opportunity to learn about the lives of the people who are laid to rest there. We witnessed the changing of the guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier, it was inspiring to see such unwavering dedication 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. - By C/2ndLt Zoe Magee, 492nd Emergency Services Composite Squadron (Casper)
-During National Legislative Day, we had the opportunity to speak with our Congressional Representatives and their staff about what Civil Air Patrol is and how it has changed our lives. As Cadet Delegates, we got to share personal statements about what part of CAP has benefited us the most, and how CAP has helped us determine our specific goals and provided us with a community of individuals whose personal goals may differ, but commitment to CAP's Core Values remains the same. Additionally, during our time with Senator Barrasso, I had the opportunity to share how CAP has inspired me to pursue the Service Academies and thank him for the nominations I received for said Service Academies. Meeting with our Representatives was an amazing opportunity that remains one of the highlights of the trip. – By C/Capt Luke Patceg, Cloud Peak Composite Squadron (Buffalo/Sheridan)
-During our wondering trip to DC for NLD, we were allowed the opportunity to visit museums such as the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, and Military Museum. We were able to learn so much from that museum and had fun touring it. We had some difficulty choosing what books we wanted from the gift shops because buying the whole section is obviously not an option. But visiting those museums allowed some wonderful down time to go and explore some interesting facts and tap into some interests that we had! – By C/1st Lt Mrunal Patil, 492nd Emergency Services Composite Squadron (Casper)
-One of the most unique parts of our National Legislative Day trip was the opportunity to have dinner with Lieutenant General Stubbs, the Director of the Army National Guard. He and his wife, Mrs. Jane Stubbs, welcomed our party into their home on Fort McNair and held amazing conversation with us on a variety of topics ranging from why we joined Civil Air Patrol to how clouds form. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn from a senior military officer who has dedicated his life to serving his community, state and nation. The dinner was, in my opinion, the best food I had on the trip by a large margin. I think it was a great opportunity for everyone, and it was one of the most inspiring events on the trip for me. – By C/Capt Grant Arwood, Cheyenne Composite Squadron

Caving SimulatorBy 1st Lt Michelle CareyFor physical training on Tuesday August 4, the cadets from the 492nd ES Composit...
08/18/2026

Caving Simulator
By 1st Lt Michelle Carey

For physical training on Tuesday August 4, the cadets from the 492nd ES Composite Squadron had the amazing opportunity to participate in a caving simulator located at the Tate Geological Museum in Casper. The sim, sponsored by a generous local couple, aims to teach youth about the joys of caving and introduce them to the many facets involved in the sport.
The sim includes 150 ft of tunnels to explore. The cadets were given a helmet with a headlamp and sent into the simulator. Inside were stalagmites and stalactites with a whole host of other artifacts to discover. The helmets were digitized and kept track of the artifacts each caver discovered. Observers outside of the sim could watch the progress of each caver as they advanced through the cave via cameras that were strategically placed throughout the tunnels. Some tunnels were easier and some had a more advanced difficulty level. Most cadets (and adult members) attempted the caves more than once, hoping to increase their “score” of finding the different artifacts.
Another part of the experience was experiencing the small places that cavers sometimes must crawl through. Some caves have openings that are merely inches tall! Do you think you can squeeze through something that is 8 inches tall? Our cadets and adult members found out! Many had to empty their pockets, hold their breath and with hope in their heart, tried to crawl through that space. Some made it… some didn’t. Crawling through a space that small also tested a person’s tolerance for tight spaces. Claustrophobia is a real thing and is something you should work on BEFORE you go into a cave!
Rounding out the experience was a vertical caving tower. Wearing their helmets, cadets were strapped in and got to “climb” the rope. Some strapped in a sitting harness were hoisted by their peers; some used an ascender and hoisted themselves up. (An ascender is a tool that grips the rope, allowing the caver to climb upwards. They are designed to slide up the rope, but lock in place when weight is applied. It requires strength in both the arms and legs).
This was a fun and unique PT evening. A huge thank you goes to the sponsors of this event. We’re proud of our cadets and the professional way they carried themselves.

Wyoming and Colorado Wings Collaborate on Blood Transport ExerciseWritten by Lt Col Bob DitchDirector of Civil Air Patro...
08/05/2026

Wyoming and Colorado Wings Collaborate on Blood Transport Exercise
Written by Lt Col Bob Ditch
Director of Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Pulse Lift
Photos by Capt LuWana DePorter
Wyoming Wing Public Affairs Officer

The Wyoming and Colorado Wings collaboratively supported, for the first time, a joint blood air transshipment mission between the two wings. This supported a simulated disaster in Wyoming requiring immediate blood replenishment. Simulating road closures, due to flooding, the American Red Cross in Denver provided blood boxes for transshipment to the Colorado Wing, who staged them for transport to Wyoming by a Wyoming Wing Aircraft. “The Wyoming CAP pilot was 2nd Lt. Chris Russell and his co-pilot/CAP-USAF evaluator was Air Force Reserve Maj. Zack Williams. These two gentlemen delivered the blood boxes to Lt. Col. Todd DePorter, CAP Wyoming Wing deputy commander, who was waiting at the Cheyenne Regional Airport to complete the exercise.” This exercise will be held again throughout all five Wings in the Rocky Mountain Region during the Yellow Apron Exercise in September 2026.

Fort D.A. Russell DaysBy C/SrA Jeremiah Schaefer Our Squadron was privileged to serve as traffic control during the Fort...
07/31/2026

Fort D.A. Russell Days
By C/SrA Jeremiah Schaefer

Our Squadron was privileged to serve as traffic control during the Fort D.A. Russell Days event on F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY. It was truly an honor to serve alongside the other volunteers.
Throughout the weekend, Navy SEALs performed skydives with red smoke and flags trailing behind them. It was very impressive to watch, especially when they linked their legs together as they descended. In addition to the skydiving, there were several tents set up to resemble those from the early colonial days, including a wood carving station, a wool spinning station, a blacksmithing station, and a cavalry tent. I really enjoyed exploring each tent and learning about what was inside.
One of the more interesting things that we found over the weekend was the World War II vehicles. There was a pontoon, many Humvees, and two tanks. One of the gentlemen there told us all about the Sherman tank. A fun fact he shared was that there is a telephone, called a "pizza box phone," mounted on the outside back of the tank so infantry on the outside could communicate with the crew inside.
In conclusion, I really appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that everyone put into making this event a success. From the people serving Sarsaparilla to the reenactors who put on the mock Colonists vs. England battle, everyone played an important role. We even had the opportunity to help move their cannon, which made the experience even more memorable. I would also like to thank all of the Air Force members and volunteers whose time and effort made Fort D.A. Russell Days such an enjoyable event for everyone.

Wyoming Wing Encampment 2026 has begun! Yesterday was day zero and in processing for our cadets. We have cadets from Wyo...
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.

OCP Uniforms On DisplayBy Joseph StongCadets Lyday and Rickbeil sporting the new OCP uniforms in between the soon to be ...
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.

Wind River Composite Squadron members say farewell to Cadet Commander Major Nicholas Stong who turns 21 next week. The 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

Members of the 492nd Emergency Services Composite Squadron returned to Casper from the 2026 Civil Air Patrol Wyoming Win...
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.

NRA Basic Marksmanship CourseBy 1Lt Joseph StongCadets from half a dozen squadrons all over WY came to Lander’s National...
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 r***e. 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 r***es.

There were bolt action and semi-automatic r***es, some with scopes and some with just iron sites. Cadets were trained on all types. The r***es 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!

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