Delaware Wing - Civil Air Patrol

05/28/2026

This past Monday, we paused to remember.

Before the games, the food, and the laughter on the water — we honored the men and women who never made it home.

Memorial Day isn't just a long weekend. It's a debt we carry.

This Memorial Day, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Delaware Wing cadets and senior members from the Delaware Air National Guard (DANG), Brandywine, and Middletown squadrons gathered for our annual picnic — and it was exactly what this day should feel like: Fellowship, gratitude, and joy shared with people bound by the same sense of duty.

The afternoon was full of fishing, kayaking, water boarding, games, and good food surrounded by even better company. This is what Civil Air Patrol is built on.

CAP's 60,000 volunteers give their time, energy, and expertise to their communities, not because they have to, but because service is woven into who they are.

The cadet program transforms young people into aerospace leaders through a curriculum built on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character — and days like Monday show them what that character looks like in action.

To every fallen service member who made this freedom possible — we see you. We remember. We don't take it lightly.

05/25/2026

This , we honor the fallen heroes who sacrificed everything for our nation.

We honor their legacies through remembrance and continued service to our communities, our nation, and the next generation of leaders.

Their stories did not end in silence.

We invite you to remember with us. Tell us about a loved one you honor today.

05/25/2026

Remembering the members of Coastal Patrol Base 2 Memorial Composite Squadron who gave their lives flying CAP missions during WW II.

We will always remember

05/25/2026

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We will always be grateful for their dedication to our freedom.

Across generations, Americans have answered the nation’s call — knowing the cost.

This Memorial Day, we remember those who never came home.

05/24/2026

Today, members of the Delaware Air National Guard (DANG) Cadet Squadron proudly honored the true meaning of Memorial Day through service, respect, and remembrance.

C/Maj Amiyah Moretz and C/CMSgt Abigail Cranford, both graduates of the Mid-Atlantic Region Honor Guard Academy and members of the DANG Cadet Squadron, performed a dignified flag folding ceremony during the Memorial Day service at Emmorton Baptist Church in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Through opportunities like this, Civil Air Patrol cadets embody the organization’s core values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect while developing leadership, citizenship, and a deep appreciation for those who have served before them.

We are proud to see these cadets representing the DANG Cadet Squadron and the Civil Air Patrol mission by serving their community and preserving the traditions that honor America’s fallen heroes. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Brandywine Cadet Squadron had an outstanding evening of leadership, aerospace, and drill training during this week’s meeting. We were honored to welcome as our guest speaker. Maj Nelson, a U.S. Air Force Reserve officer and worldwide C-17 pilot, currently serves as a Boeing 787 Captain for American Airlines.

Maj Nelson shared her inspiring aviation journey with the cadets and provided valuable advice on Air Force opportunities, aviation careers, leadership, and pursuing goals in the aerospace field. Her experiences and mentorship made a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

Following the presentation, cadets continued their training with drill practice, drill testing, and mentoring prospective cadets interested in joining the program. The evening concluded with a briefing on the upcoming High Altitude Balloon Challenge, where cadets will apply STEM and teamwork skills in an exciting aerospace project.

A great night of learning, leadership, and aviation inspiration for our cadets!

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Brandywine Cadet Squadron meets every Tuesday at 6.30pm at the VFW2907, 313 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE and on 1st Tuesdays at the New Garden Airport in PA. Contact [email protected] for further details

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the Civil Air Patrol DANG cadet squadron 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 on Monday, May 18th in support of 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁!

This important initiative brought together cadets, senior members, volunteers, donors, and community supporters to help meet the ongoing need for lifesaving blood donations. Through Operation Pulse Lift, Civil Air Patrol cadets continue to demonstrate 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

We are especially grateful to the senior members and cadets from both the 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 for their hard work in organizing and supporting this meaningful event.

Thank you to everyone who donated blood, volunteered their time, and helped spread the word to make the day such a success!

05/17/2026

Serving Our Community — One Festival at a Time!

This past Saturday, May 16th, Cadets and Senior Members of the Brandywine Cadet Squadron had the honor of supporting VFW Post 2907 as volunteers at the Annual Bellefonte Arts Festival in the Town of Bellefonte, Delaware.

Now in its second decade, the Bellefonte Arts Festival is a beloved community tradition held each third Saturday in May along Brandywine Boulevard — filling the streets with local artists, live music, food trucks, and the creative spirit that makes this corner of Delaware so special.

Our members showed up in full force, staffing an information table to educate festival-goers about Civil Air Patrol and the opportunities it provides to young people, and rolling up their sleeves for trash cleanup throughout the event — helping keep this wonderful festival clean and welcoming for all attendees. We contributed nearly 48 hours of community service for the event.

The impact didn't stop there. Several businesses participating in the festival were so impressed by our cadets' professionalism and dedication that they have agreed to display Civil Air Patrol materials in their stores — a tremendous example of the community outreach that CAP strives to embody every day.

We are incredibly proud of our cadets and senior members for representing Brandywine Cadet Squadron with excellence. A special thank you to VFW Post 2907 for the opportunity to serve alongside such dedicated patriots.

05/17/2026

🎉✈️ Brandywine Cadet Squadron — Blues Meeting Highlights!

This past Tuesday, our cadets came together in blues for an exciting meeting filled with well-earned recognition and great training!

🏅 *Promotions* — Congratulations to:
Nathan Fryling — promoted to Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C)
Shaun Thomas Hahn — promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt)
A***n Anjan Mitra — promoted to Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt)
Alejandra Jean Smith — recipient of the Curry Award as Cadet Airman (C/Amn) 🌟

🎖️ *Cadet of the Quarter*:
A huge congratulations to C/Amn Samuel Yardley, selected by the Cadet Leadership team for his outstanding dedication — including consistent attendance, volunteering at weekend events, community service, and recruitment efforts. Well done, Cadet Yardley!

📚 Training & Development:
C/Maj Guzman delivered his Staff Duty Analysis (SDA) on Delegation, and cadets participated in hands-on training covering e-Services, SQTRs, task submission, and more.

We are proud of the hard work and commitment our cadets continue to show. Onwards and upwards! 🚀