Missouri Wing Cadet Programs - Civil Air Patrol

04/10/2022

Congratulations to the Springfield MO Civil Air Patrol - SRCS for taking 3rd overall and the -MO-147 Cadet Program for its 5th place finish at the North Central Region Cadet Competition!

The Viking Composite Squadron from the Minnesota Wing & the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol will be representing Civil Air Patrol North Central Region at the National Cadet Competition.

Good luck, do NCR proud!

04/10/2022

Photos from North Central Region, Civil Air Patrol's post

04/06/2022

03/23/2022

Rosecrans Missouri Air National Guard Base is having a Career Fair on Wednesday April 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This will be for those in their junior year at high school or older. Lunch will be provided for those that attend. This will allow everyone to see the base and the different career options that the Missouri Air National Guard offers. If you plan to attend, please contact James Brando at [email protected] or by calling 816.341.3611.

03/19/2022

Morning session of the Missouri Wing Conference.

03/17/2022

We awarded $155,700 in academic and flight scholarships to 90 deserving cadets this year. Get more details at https://www.cap.news/90-cadets-awarded-155700-in-scholarships/.

03/15/2022

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Cadet Cadre applications are now open for the 2022 Missouri Wing Encampment! Please visit the link below to complete the application. Applications close on 13 April.

Information on the Staff Selection Exercise will be provided later.

Applicants from all Wings are welcome!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBxRQ4-fWOe_8oQlu4ZsTbxy12-rUtdT52DL-FK3rSyXu0oA/viewform

03/14/2022

Teams from five squadrons across the Wing and staff came to Jefferson City Saturday to compete in the Missouri Wing Cadet Competition. Competing in flag presentations, drill, written tests, knowledge bowls, uniforms, and fitness, they vied for two spots to represent the Wing at the North Central Region competition in April.

Stay tuned, the winners will be announced next week at Wing Conference!

Thanks to the Missouri National Guard for the support!

03/12/2022

Cadet Competition is underway!

03/11/2022

Former U.S. Army Captain William D. Swenson and his column were ambushed on an operation in Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border. Swenson ran through enemy fire during this ambush to rescue the wounded; he brought a severely injured sergeant to a helicopter for medical evacuation. He bent over kissed him on his head before returning to save more.

Great leaders have this deep sense of love for their team; they are willing to sacrifice their life so their team may gain. This is what leadership is all about; it has nothing to do with elevating yourself on the backs of your people or, worst, tearing people down to make yourself look or feel good. That's not leadership; that's not even basic human respect.

When you are called to lead, you are called to serve, and you must be willing to place the needs of others above your own. When you are called a leader, you must ensure that your people are inspired and motivated every day to make a difference. That's what we call leadership, and that's what real leaders do.

03/09/2022

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03/04/2022

Many great leaders identify their ability to inspire as the single most critical leadership skill needed to help people become the very best version of themselves. The ability to infuse energy, passion, commitment, and connection to an organization’s mission and direction is essential in any growing company or country.

But you must be very careful about the people who call themselves leaders, especially those with Pseudo - Leadership tendencies. They use fear, intimidation, or manipulation as strategies to get people to produce, but none of those tactics has any place in leadership, absolutely none; if anyone uses them as strategies to get people to work, that person has no place sitting in any leadership position.

Many of these people are only concerned about their well-being, nothing else. Leadership is all about serving and inspiring people to become the best versions of themselves while helping people achieve things they never thought possible.

Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/ewvwKhu

02/23/2022

02/03/2022

I am pleased to announce the selection of C/Col Reagan Hess as the Cadet Commander of the 2022 MOWG Encampment.

C/Col Hess brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership positions within CAP to include serving as the current chair of the National Cadet Advisory Council.

C/Col Hess’ awards include 2020 Cadet of the Year for North Central Region as well as being awarded the Meritorious Service Award with Bronze Clasp, the Commanders Commendation Award with Bronze Clasp, and the Achievement Award with Bronze Clasp.

Having earned her Private Pilot Certificate last summer, C/Col Hess plans to study aviation after her graduation from High School this year.

02/03/2022

Applications for the 2022 MOWG Encampment Cadet Executive Staff are now open! Details and requirements are as follows:

Application Window
January 30th to February 18th
Submit all material in one email to [email protected]
Requirements
Phase 4 cadet
Minimum of 3 achievements in the last year unless already a Spaatz cadet
Prior services on encampment staff
If applicant is from out of state they must be aware that changes may be made if COVID 19 virus restrictions are more strict at the time of the activity
Positions
The positions listed below are all of the ones that are open for applications, but when submitting your application you are applying for all of them. The letter of interest is where you are able to state your preference, but not you stating what position you are applying for.
Executive Officer (XO)- In charge of special projects
Deputy Commander of Operations- Read description in CAPP 60-31
Deputy Commander of Support- Read description in CAPP 60-31
231 Squadron Commander- Read squadron commander description in CAPP 60-31
232 Squadron Commander- Read squadron commander description in CAPP 60-31
ATF Commander- Read flight commander description in CAPP 60-31, this role is slightly different but the basic idea is the same.
Application Materials
Resume including information pertaining to executive staff positions (2 page max)
Letter of Endorsement from Squadron Commander (one page max)
Letter of Recommendation from someone in Civil Air Patrol (one page max)
Letter of Interest for first choice position (this letter is your chance to justify why you are the best candidate for preferred position to the selection committee) (1 page max)
Photo of yourself in ABUs and Blues (head to toe)
*Top Candidates will be interviewed via Zoom the week of February 20th

01/29/2022

Cadets, have you registered for the Missouri Wing Conference yet? Come join us at The Lodge of the Four Seasons in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. There will be a full cadet conference schedule to include an in-person Cadet Advisory Council meeting and cadet social following the awards banquet. Registration is via Eventbrite.

Go to www.mowg.cap.gov for the link and details. Register today!

01/26/2022

01/22/2022

Missouri Wing Conference 2022, Civil Air Patrol

Cadets, join us at the Lodge of the Four Seasons for the Missouri Wing Conference. Socialize with fellow cadets and attend breakout sessions specifically for cadets. The awards banquet and cadet social will wrap up the weekend.

Hope to see you there.

2022 Missouri Wing Conference and Awards Banquet

01/20/2022

Nick News - Nick News: Flying, Finance and Fun with Chess | Nick

Check out the great story from Nickelodeon on the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program!

https://www.nick.com/episodes/q54z4d/nick-news-nick-news-flying-finance-and-fun-with-chess-season-1-ep-6?fbclid=IwAR0aofdbUs_riv7iyF2OEQ5KxpCZpFrpZ_QF4lXs-J-CRJJkAnzKbCPuWSQ

This edition of Nick News looks at CAP, a program training the next generation of pilots; then on to a Chicago school where financial responsibility isn’t just taught but practiced; and finally, meet 11-year-old Chess prodigy, Tanilotuwa Adewumi.

01/15/2022

Awesome experience interacting and learning about youth development with Directors of Cadet Programs and other Cadet Programs Officers at the 3rd annual Civil Air Patrol Youth Development Conference.

01/11/2022

What makes you a leader worth following?

Your position on the org chart doesn't make you a leader. Your title doesn't make you a leader. Leadership has nothing to do with your social status, your bank account, or where you reside. It's all about one life inspiring and motivating another to become the very best version of themselves.

As John Quincy Adams puts it, "if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader."

Taken from Leadership First

01/09/2022

Spaatzen in attendance at the presentation of C/Col Reagan Hess’, 2285, General Carl A Spaatz award. The Spaatz Association

01/09/2022

We were honored to be a part of the long overdue presentation of the General Carl A. Spaatz award #2285 to C/Col Reagan Hess last night.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from your staff at Missouri Wing Cadet Programs. May 2022 be your best yet!

12/22/2021

Servant leadership is a concept that many don’t understand. The words “leader” or “leadership” are often thrown out as buzz words by management without a true understanding of what it means to be a leader. Being a leader does not mean you are simply the boss or in charge. It means that you put the team and those that work with you, for you, and through you first. It means the success of the team is because of the team. And the failure of the team rests on your shoulders. It means sacrificing yourself for the betterment of the team. It means leading from the front and not because you want the glory, but instead because you want your team to succeed.

I’m my various careers, I have worked for some amazing leaders as well as some terrible managers. What stood out about the leaders was their honest and sincere desire to see their team succeed. Their willingness to sacrifice their own success for that of their team. Their desire for the accolades for a job well done to go to their team and their selfless nature. Also, bearing the burden when the team didn’t succeed to shield the team.

If these simple statements do not fit your “leadership style” it means you’re a manager. Don’t be a manager, be a leader.

When you are called to lead, you are called to serve.

Great leaders have this deep-seated love for their team; they are willing to sacrifice their life so their team may gain. This is what leadership is all about; it has nothing to do with elevating yourself on the backs of your people or, worst yet, tearing people down to make yourself look or feel good.

You must be willing to place the needs of others above your own. When you are called a leader, you must ensure that your people are inspired and motivated every day to make a difference. That's leadership, and that's what real leaders do.

Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/ewvwKhu

12/21/2021

Proud to present C/Captain Abigail Crane of the St. Louis One Composite Squadron with her Amelia Earhart award #19799 on behalf of the Missouri Wing Commander.

12/17/2021

Applications for the 2022 MOWG Encampment Cadet Commander are now open.

Applicants are required to be a Phase IV cadet (or by application closing date), be active in the cadet program, and have completed a minimum of three achievements in the past year. Prior experience as encampment cadet cadre is preferred but not required. Applicants will be interviewed by phone and/or video conference. Interested cadets should send the following information to [email protected].

Applications close on 15 January 2022.

CAP Resume
Statement of Encampment Vision and Goals
Letter of endorsement from Squadron/CC and/or Squadron/DCC
Letter of reference from person outside of CAP and applicant's family
Full length photo in both blues and ABU/BDU