Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing

Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

For patriots ages 12 and up, Civil Air Patrol is a vital force that protects Americans in need by responding to emergencies, preserves the values that make our country great by developing young leaders, and ensures our country’s preeminence by dedicating ourselves to teaching future generations.

6 days until Encampment! Daily Dispatch Tip:📝 Memorize your chain of command 👉 Reciting your memory work is the Encampme...
06/14/2026

6 days until Encampment!

Daily Dispatch Tip:

📝 Memorize your chain of command

👉 Reciting your memory work is the Encampment Standard

7 days until Encampment! Daily Dispatch Tip: 🧳 Label your gear to avoid losing items 🖊️ using a Sharpie is best practice...
06/13/2026

7 days until Encampment!

Daily Dispatch Tip:

🧳 Label your gear to avoid losing items

🖊️ using a Sharpie is best practice

👉 Preparedness is the Encampment Standard

8 days until CAWG Encampment! Daily Dispatch Tip: 💇 Get a CAPR 39-1 compliant haircut 👉 Looking sharp and following regu...
06/12/2026

8 days until CAWG Encampment!

Daily Dispatch Tip:

💇 Get a CAPR 39-1 compliant haircut

👉 Looking sharp and following regulations are the Encampment Standard

9 days until Encampment! Daily Dispatch Tip:🧳 Check the packing list and start packing - every item is listen for a reas...
06/11/2026

9 days until Encampment!

Daily Dispatch Tip:

🧳 Check the packing list and start packing - every item is listen for a reason!

👉 Preparedness and Efficiency are the Encampment Standard

We are officially 10 Days away from the 2026 CAWG Encampment! Daily Dispatch Tip:🚗 Fill out your transportation form so ...
06/11/2026

We are officially 10 Days away from the 2026 CAWG Encampment!

Daily Dispatch Tip:

🚗 Fill out your transportation form so we know you are getting to Encampment safely.

👉 Preparedness and Safety are the Encampment Standard

It’s almost Friday!Anyone attending a event?
06/04/2026

It’s almost Friday!

Anyone attending a event?

California Wing congratulates Captain Samantha Moat on being awarded the Col Robert V. “Bud” Payton Public Affairs Offi...
06/01/2026

California Wing congratulates Captain Samantha Moat on being awarded the Col Robert V. “Bud” Payton Public Affairs Officer of the Year!

Captain Moat has served as the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) since April of 2022. She has focused on expanding cadet interest across the wing by creating a CAWG Cadet PA team and growing our public presence while solidifying the Wing’s brand.

Earning this national award reflects Capt Moat’s extraordinary dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service to our organization.

Congratulations, ma’am!

🐻✈️ SAVE THE DATE ✈️🐻Ultimate Bear & Wings Challenge is back!📅 September 11–13, 2026📍 Posey, CaliforniaThree days. One t...
05/31/2026

🐻✈️ SAVE THE DATE ✈️🐻

Ultimate Bear & Wings Challenge is back!

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Posey, California

Three days. One team. Countless opportunities to push your limits, build lasting friendships, and experience one of California Wing’s premier cadet activities.

Mark your calendars—registration details coming soon!

California Wing Cadet Captain Penelope Theule has been accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy () with aspirations to p...
05/30/2026

California Wing Cadet Captain Penelope Theule has been accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy () with aspirations to pilot the MH-65 Dolphin!

“CAP taught me that a leader can take many forms, and that I could be one too. In that way, CAP gave me confidence, something I had very little of before. As I progressed through the program, I developed a love for search and rescue. The week after NESA, I learned of the Coast Guard’s lifesaving mission and how closely it aligned with the core values I had adopted as a CAP cadet. My experience in followership and then leadership have prepared me well to transition to this next chapter, and I was able to communicate that in interviews and essays for the academies.

CAP cadets have the unique opportunity to have already pursued a structured leadership development program, practiced military customs and courtesies, and participated in spectacular cadet activities across the country and world. It’s my hope that this foundation will help myself and future appointees succeed through the rigors of an academy.”

Congratulations, Captain Theule!

California Wing congratulates Lt. Col. Ken Sturgill on being awarded ’s Inspector General of the Year! This national-lev...
05/29/2026

California Wing congratulates Lt. Col. Ken Sturgill on being awarded ’s Inspector General of the Year!

This national-level award is a reflection of Lt. Col. Sturgill’s work and dedication to Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.

Serving as our wing’s Inspector General since 2014, Lt. Col. Sturgill has focused on solidifying relationships with units, mentoring members on required processes, and demystifying the world of the Inspector General.

He has also spent countless hours planning events, supporting cadets, and dedicating time to hosting cadets through the International Air Cadet Exchange.

Congratulations on this monumental achievement, sir!

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