Civil Air Patrol
Photo by: Capt. Julie G. Rivera
Alaska Powered Flight Academy Cadet Wings Update
Encampment 2025: Leadership, Preparation,
As we prepare for the 2025 Alaska Wing Summer Encampment, I want to highlight the outstanding leadership team, recognize the hard work that has gone into preparations, emphasize the importance of health and safety, provide information on financial assistance through the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP), and share my excitement for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable encampment.
Save the Dates for Encampment 2025
The following in-person dates require mandatory attendance for encampment participants. Additional details on pre-encampment requirements and preparation will be provided soon.
• Encampment Cadre Pre-Encampment Staff Training (PEST): June 5-7, 2025
• Encampment Begins (First-Time Students & ATS Students): June 8, 2025
• Encampment Graduation & Dismissal: June 14, 2025
• Cadre Cleanup & Final Dismissal: June 15, 2025
Graduation on June 14 will be a special event, and all parents and families are encouraged to attend. Following the ceremony, students will be dismissed directly to return home.
Registration is expected to open soon—keep an eye out for updates.
Senior Members—Encampment Needs You!
Encampment is one of the most rewarding experiences in Civil Air Patrol, not just for cadets but for senior members as well. This event is critical to the growth of the Cadet Program, shaping young leaders and fostering lifelong lessons in leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Senior members play an essential role in making encampment a success, and we need your help! Whether you’ve staffed an encampment before or are considering volunteering for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.
and Excitement for the Year Ahead!
Why Volunteer?
• Encampment creates lifelong memories. It’s an honor to help shape the next generation of leaders.
• You’ll make a direct impact. By mentoring and guiding cadets, you play a crucial role in their development.
• It’s an incredible learning experience. Even as a senior member, encampment will challenge and inspire you.
• You’ll be part of a dedicated team. Encampment is an intense, immersive experience, but it is also incredibly fulfilling.
If you’re interested or have questions, email encampment@akwg.cap. gov. We would love to have you on the team!
Financial Assistance
Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)
The Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) provides financial assistance for encampment fees and uniforms to cadets with financial need. Priority is given to first-time attendees, but returning cadets may also apply.
CEAP covers:
• 100% of encampment fees, paid directly to the encampment.
• A uniform voucher (up to $125) for purchases through Vanguard. Cadets must apply for CEAP in eServices and register separately for encampment.
Application Deadlines
• Round 1 (Best chance for funding): March 1 – May 1, 2025
• Round 2 (Limited funding for late summer encampments): June 15 – July 1, 2025
For full details and to apply, visit: CEAP Information https://www. capnhq.gov/CAP.Events.Web/Modules/CEAP.aspx
Health & Safety
Enter Your Information in CAP Health
All encampment participants must update their CAP Health records to ensure that medical information is accessible in the event of an emergency. What You Need to Do
• Update your health record in CAP Health in eServices.
• Review CAP Health policies in the CAP Health User Guide.
Medical information is secure and accessible only to authorized personnel (Health Services Officers, encampment leadership, and for minors, parents/guardians).
Encampment staff are trained in first aid, and providing accurate health information ensures proper care if needed.
Encampment Leadership Team
Encampment 2025 is led by a highly capable team dedicated to ensuring a successful experience for all participants:
• Encampment Commander – 1st Lt Jeremy Engeberg
• Encampment Commandant – 1st Lt Annika Bereni (Ziesmer)
• Cadet Commander – C/Lt Col Michael Porter
• Deputy Commander for Operations – C/Maj Rachel Anderson
• Deputy Commander for Support – C/Maj Grania Wegemer
Their leadership will provide a challenging, structured, and rewarding environment for all cadets.
Cadet Executive Cadre Selection & Training
The Cadet Executive Cadre selection process began in December, with cadets submitting applications and completing interviews. The selection board carefully reviewed all candidates, and by January, the final cadre leadership team was chosen.
I want to personally thank the selection board for their time and effort, as well as all the cadets who applied. The number of qualified applicants made this a difficult decision, which speaks to the high caliber of leadership within Alaska Wing.
Following their selection, the Cadet Executive Cadre successfully ran a Cadet Selection Exercise (CSE) to form the full cadre team. Their professionalism, motivation, and dedication have been exceptional, and I am eager to see their leadership in action this summer. At the time of this writing, cadre offers have been sent, and the team is coming together strongly.
Encampment Registration – Coming Soon
A frequently asked question is: "When can I register for Encampment?"
If registration is not already open by the time this article is published, it will be opening within days.
While this year’s planning process began three months behind schedule, the leadership team, cadre, and volunteers have been working tirelessly to get everything back on track and ensure that Encampment 2025 is just as impactful and rewarding as ever. Keep an eye on the Alaska Wing website and your email for official registration announcements.
Get Ready for an Amazing Encampment
Encampment 2025 is set to be a challenging, engaging, and rewarding experience for all cadets. Whether you are attending for the first time or returning as cadre, this is an opportunity to develop leadership, discipline, and teamwork in a structured environment. Come prepared to learn, grow, and push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Your commitment to excellence will define your experience. See you at Encampment!
1st Lt Jeremy Engeberg
2025 AK Wing Encampment Commander
71st annual Winter Carnival Parade, February 2025.
Homer Squadron Cadets and Senior Members Adam Greenwald and Nathan Traugott lead the
Homer
By: SM Laurie Gentle
Photo by: Chris Kincaid Photography
Gallery parade photo credits
Chris Kincaid Photography
Proudly representing Civil Air Patrol at the front of the parade, the Cadets presented color guard, and followed the tradition of handing out candy to attendees.
Valdez
By C/CMSgt Taylor | Photos by SM 2d Lt Taylor
During the month of February, the Valdez Squadron has been building and growing strong in its color guard capabilities. It has also been working hard on achieving
higher proficiencies, with three of our cadets attending the Alaska Wing Powered Flight Academy and one cadet attending the 2025 Alaska Wing Encampment.
The Valdez color guard presented the Colors almost every weekend in February for the high school basketball games:
The Valdez color guard marching out to present the Colors.
From left to right: C/CMSgt David Sims, C/CMSgt Taylor, C/CMSgt Joshua Sims, C/A1C Larsen.
From left to right: C/CMSgt David Sims, C/CMSgt Taylor, C/CMSgt Joshua Sims, C/A1C Larsen.
Senior Member 2d Lt Taylor was also able to capture the prestigious melody of the national anthem in this short video: https://youtu.be/ jymnrJqPDxw
Valdez Squadron
• Recruitment and Retention officer
We are all a part of Recruitment and Retention and with that in mind the R&R officer is here to help. The R&R officer would put on courses and training to make sure everyone knows how to best present our squadron when trying to recruit friends, family, and the general public.
• Public Affairs officer
The Public Affairs officer makes sure our squadron is seen and is being seen by: 1. Keeping the squadron social media pages up-to-date. 2. Taking photos, and making squadron articles; taking up my position of writing this so Cadets like me can better their time in their other squadron positions.
• Public Affairs assistant
The Public Affairs assistant helps the Public Affairs officer and in turn makes their job easier. They could be the one taking photos, putting up flyers around town, or simply just be another pair of eyes for their articles before there submitted.
open staff positions:
• Supply Officer
The Supply Officer makes sure the hanger and meeting room is in order, and that all inventory items are accounted for.
• Cadet Advisory Council assistant representative
CAC is a council of representatives from each squadron, in each wing, that comes together to make Civil Air Patrol a bigger and better program. The assistant representative would attend CAC meetings and step in for the primary representative in the case he/she can’t make it to the meeting.
• Activity meetings officer
The member in this position would ideally be wellrounded and on task. They would hone in on Cadets interests and plan meetings outside of the regular squadron meetings in accordance with the topics the cadets would like to dive deeper into.
Lake Hood
By: 1st. Lt Jeremy Engeberg and C/A1C Selby
Major (Dr.) Sanders: A Lifelong Commitment to Service
By: 1st Lt Jeremy Engeberg
Major Sanders' journey in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is one of inspiration, dedication, and a full-circle return to service. Her story began in the 1970s as a cadet in the Polaris Squadron, where she built lifelong memories, developed leadership skills, and cultivated a deep sense of duty. The experiences she gained in CAP helped shape her path, instilling the discipline and drive that carried her into a successful medical career.
After leaving CAP to focus on her education, career, and family, Major Sanders became a doctor, a testament to her passion for helping others. Though her time in CAP was put on hold, the lessons she learned as a cadet remained with her. In March 2022, after years of professional service, she returned to the organization that had such a profound impact on her early years.
Since rejoining, Major Sanders has been an active and invaluable member, dedicating her time and expertise to cadets and senior members alike. She has participated in wing Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREXs), cadet competitions, and encampments, where she served as the Health Services Officer (HSO), ensuring the well-being of all involved. Her leadership and mentorship have left a lasting mark on those around her.
Now retired, Major Sanders has relocated to Kentucky, where she looks forward to spending time with her family while continuing her CAP journey. She remains deeply committed to the program, understanding firsthand the lifelong impact it has on young people. With her unwavering dedication and passion, there’s no doubt she will continue to inspire and shape the next generation of cadets.
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 Major Sanders and Lake Hood Squadron getting ready to enjoy celebratory cake.
CONG TULATIONS TO
February 11th Promotion Ceremony: A sign of progress for our cadets.
On February 11th, 2025, our Lake Hood cadet squadron hosted a promotion ceremony. At this event, a number of cadets were promoted. However, in the past sixty days, the following cadets officially progressed to the next rank:
C/1stLt Bennett
C/SrA Britch
C/CMSgt Davis
C/LtCol Halliburton
C/CMSgt Jensen
C/SSgt Logan
C/MSgt Mallory
C/Maj Wegemer
C/Sra Welter
22nd of March Great Start:
Next up, our squadron is excited for the upcoming twenty second of march “Great Start”. This is for any newer cadets and the Great Start will help these newcomers in the squadron achieve their first promotion to Cadet Airmen. The Great Start is also an excellent way to learn more about Civil Air Patrol. We are looking forward to these cadets becoming engaged members of the Civil Air Patrol.
Change of Command:
Recently, our squadron had a change of command ceremony. As some of you may know, the staff term of July 2024 to February 2025 has ended and the February 2025 to July 2025 term has begun.
In the previous term, Cadet 1st Lt Engeberg was our cadet commander and since the recent change of command, which many Lake Hood Cadets attended, the role of Cadet Commander has now passed to Cadet 1st Lt Bennet. We look forward to a prosperous staff term and a great Cadet Commander.
Arcturus
The cadets have started working towards their Rocketry Badge. As the first step toward earning the badge, the cadets made stomp rockets and fizz rockets as part of the Redstone Phase of the Rocketry Badge. They
Written by C/MSgt Davidson
by C/MSgt Davidson
Pictures
compared the different rockets and measured how high each rocket went. The senior cadets who have completed or nearly completed the rocketry badge assisted the group.
Many of the Arcturus cadets participated in the AEX Saturday meeting, hosted by the Polaris Squadron. The cadets conducted balloon rocket races, figuring out propulsion based on the balloon shape and how far and fast the balloon would go. Another
activity the cadets learned was how planes are made and sustained. This was a fun day with lots of science and activities. The meeting was capped off with a tour of the UAA Flight School facility.
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In preparation for the cadet staff change of command, C/2d LT Johnathan Maierson, showed the cadets how to make a resume. Cadets who were interested in staff position were required to submit a resume and a letter of intent. In addition to the resume and letter of intent, the resume was used to help conduct
interviews for the key positions. The Arcturus Squadron requires cadets to go through an interview, conducted by previous cadet staff and senior members.
During cadet interviews, C/ MSgt Garvens had the cadets who were not interested in staff position go through drill.
CONG TULATIONS
Promotion night was busy. There were four promotions and the changing of command. Cadet 1stLt Buller passed on Cadet Commander to C/ Capt Martin. New staff was presented along with their roles.
TULATIONS
C/Amn Jaxson Waltman to C/A1C
C/SrA Vincent Estrada to C/SSgt
C/SrA Victor Estrada to C/SSgt
C/MSgt Aspen Frye to C/SMSgt
By : Maj. Jan Bobek
Kenai
Every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 Kenai Cadets make Aerospace, Leadership, Health Fitness Zone/Safety, and Character Development Presentations.
The presentations are well-delivered and wellreceived. Cadets become stronger people when they actually teach important life skills. This process supports the CORE Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect. Cadets are always striving to advance as good people and the Cadet Program supports this growth.
Cadets continue to get Orientation flights which keep cadets working hard in
the program. Most cadets are studying to become pilots. If they study and put in the work, they will become their dreams. They will become capable pilots in the military or fly for an aviation company.
This month cadets participated in the national CAP Echelon Front Course on Leadership. This Saturday course informed everyone that Leadership is the responsibility of everyone. The speaker presented his story of being in war and the life-changing happenings that he experienced which changed and inspired his whole life. It was absolutely inspiring.
WELCOME
Welcome to our new cadets: Mariyah H. and Erik McBride. CAP is a positive force in communities all over the United States. Cadets are good examples of hardworking human beings.
Cadets make family life, community events and life in general much better. The Cadet Program helps young people to become the best community members that you can count on!
CONG TULATIONS TO
Cadets worked very hard and passed many achievements this month. We are very proud of their efforts and hard work and constant determination.
C/Blake Aldridge
C/Luke Cole
C/Victor Henderson
C/Jon Broussard
C/Joshua Lattin
2025 Alaska Powered Flight
Powered Flight Academy Off To a Roaring Start
by Maj Karen Padgett, Activity Director
Thirteen Alaska Wing cadets are taking part in the 2025 Alaska Powered Flight Academy. Ten of the cadets are in the AKWG National Flight Academy, and 3 are part of the Wing-Level activity. All will receive approximately 10 hours of instruction from Alaska Wing instructors.
The academy is run in a "distributed" fashion, meaning cadets are paired with instructors near their home towns and best schedule their hours around Alaska flying conditions over a two-month period.
Except Valdez! Valdez cadets consistently demonstrate their dedication by traveling more than 10 hours round trip by car to the Anchorage area to receive flight training.
For camaraderie, in that we don't all meet in person at any one time and place, participants are encouraging each other in other ways. Several academy cadets participated in Alaska Airmen Association's online Ground School Study Group for 8 Wednesdays in January and February. Thank you to AAA for allowing us to participate! Weekly Wednesday virtual team meetings continue through April with ground training, progress reports, and aviation career counseling. Via a CAP Google Chat group, cadets are posting photos, cheering each other on, gathering all their FAA documentation, and compiling information for future aviation scholarship/training/job applications.
C/CMSgt Jon Shelley kicks off the Academy with the first flight of the season, flying out of Beautiful Birchwood.
Academy Off to a Roaring Start
Are you interested in applying for this academy next year? If so, you can begin preparing now by accessing your free-to-CAP-cadets Sporty's Ground School, passing your FAA written by the next Wing Conference (November 2025), and making sure your squadron leadership knows about your aviation interest! Cadets with birthdates before March 1, 2010 can apply for the 2025 Alaska National Flight Academy, and cadets born before Sept 10, 2010 can apply for the wing-level activity.
Here's a link to a video showing you how to access your Sporty's Ground School: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/EAA_Sign_ up_9893109BC2C02.mp4
Dauntless practice tests have helped many CAP cadets prepare well for their FAA written.
Modeling their Academy swag, C/CMSgt Trey Davis (Lake Hood), C/1st Lt Michael Michaud (Polaris), C/CMSgt Jon Shelley (Birchwood), C/CMSgt Robert Taylor (Valdez), and C/SrA Carroline Wilkins (Delta Squadron)
Cadets' Flight Training Binders, with creative covers designed to inspire, and to make the binders easy to keep track of!
Contents of students' care packages--mailed to them because we do not meet in one central location for this activity
C/CMSgt Robert Taylor (Valdez)
Cadet National Flight Academy students include C/SrA Genevieve Altman (Polaris), C/MSgt Seamus Davidson (Arcturus), C/CMSgt
Trey Davis (Lake Hood), C/2d Lt Zion Henderson (Kenai), C/Capt
Luke Hillyer (Kenai), C/CMSgt Jon Shelley (Birchwood), C/CMSgt
Joshua Sims (Valdez), C/CMSgt Robert Taylor (Valdez), C/1st Lt
Josiah Wise (Valdez), and C/CMSgt James Wood (Birchwood).
Wing-level students include C/1st Lt Michael Michaud (Polaris), C/2d Lt Hugh Traugott (Homer), and C/SrA Carroline Wilkins (Delta).
Many thanks to the volunteer instructors, including (so far), Lt
Col Brian Porter, Lt Col Tom Palmer, Maj Cameron Martin, Maj Ute Kaden, Maj Ben Padgett, and Capt Ryan Padgett, Safety Officer
Capt Yuki Meaders, and Finance Officer/Asst Safety Officer 1st Lt Karen Halliburton.
Maj. Karen L Padgett
Pacific Region Assistant Cadet Activities Officer
Alaska Wing Assistant Director of Cadet Programs
Lake Hood Cadet Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 907.350.8533
karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov
GoCivilAirPatrol.com
AKWG Cadet Programs
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
Class of 2025 Cadet Wings Update
Nine Alaska Wing cadets are now receiving funding toward their Private Pilot Certificates via the merit-based Cadet Wings program.
All of these cadets have soloed and have passed the written FAA Airman Knowledge Test. Several cadets first soloed in gliders and others in powered aircraft. Some soloed at Civil Air Patrol events and some in private training at schools in Alaska and in the Lower 48. All of the Alaska cadets in the CAP Cadet Wings program are receiving training at non-CAP flight schools.
The following 7 cadets are currently receiving instruction from the flight schools listed:
C/Maj Rachel Anderson--Land & Sea Aviation in Anchorage
C/Lt Col Reagan Benedict--Blue River Aviation in Palmer
C/CMSgt Dylan Clerc--Land & Sea Aviation in Anchorage
C/1st Lt Luke Cole--Missionary Aviation Repair Center (MARC) in Kenai
C/SMSgt Bjorn David--Kenai Aviation
C/Lt Col Kai Halliburton--Land & Sea Aviation in Anchorage
C/SSgt Daniel Krol--University of Alaska Anchorage, Aviation Technology Center
Additionally, C/1st Lt Keena Bennett and C/2d Lt Thomas Owens were selected to attend an 8-week in-residence training program at a university in the Lower 48. The university has not yet been announced.
If you see any of these cadets, ask them how their flight training is going! They have worked hard to get to this point, and they will be excited to tell you about their flight training journey so far. They all have some great stories about their challenges and their successes. They have great advice for other cadets who want to learn how to fly.
If you would like to learn more about the CAP Cadet Wings program, visit this website: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/ cadetinvest/cadet-wings
Maj. Karen L Padgett
Pacific Region Assistant Cadet Activities Officer
Alaska Wing Assistant Director of Cadet Programs
Lake Hood Cadet Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 907.350.8533
karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov
GoCivilAirPatrol.com
Obtained from:
https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2025/02/23/reflecting-onthe-dangers-of-alaskas-aviation/
SUI preparatory course for Commanders and Staff Officers
Does your squadron have a Subordinate Unit Inspection (SUI) in 2025? This short virtual course is for you!
The AK Wing IG team will give you the spiel on how to best prepare for your upcoming Inspection. While addressed to Commanders, Deputy Commanders and Staff Officers, it is open to all members interested.
When: Friday, March 21, 2025, 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Where: Virtually on google meet (code: aak-zpnn-ajn)
Semper vigilans,
Maj. Martin C. Krebs
Alaska Wing Inspector General
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 9072277559
martin.krebs@akwg.cap.gov
How Volunteers Made a Difference: The
Right Thing To Do
Most of today’s cadets weren’t even born on 29 August 2005, when a Category 3 hurricane called Katrina made landfall at Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 45 miles southeast of New Orleans. The storm dumped 10 inches of rain, and caused a 26’ storm surge along the coasts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Due to failures of levees, New Orleans was covered by 20’ of water. At least 1800 people were killed, and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. With damage in the billions of dollars, it was the costliest
natural disaster ever to strike the US at that time.
What does this historical event have to do with Alaska?
Like Alaska, commercial fishing is important to Louisiana’s economy. When the storm surge hit Plaquemines Parish, many fishing vessels were carried inland by it, and left aground when it receded. For the families and small businesses that owned and operated these vessels, each day that those vessels were unable to go out represented lost income. Insurance was no help,
Photos courtesy of Alan Sorum
because many of the vessels were still usable, if they could be returned to the water. Plaquemines Parish had no equipment or means to return those vessels to the water The local boatyard had lost all of its equipment to the storm, and new equipment was unobtainable in the near term. With hundreds of thousands of displaced people needing food, clean water, sanitation, and health care, the fishing fleet wasn’t foremost in the minds of the emergency managers who were trying to cope with the disaster.
The situation came to the attention of a harbormaster in Valdez, Alaska. He discussed it with staff associated with Sea Grant staff at universities in Alaska and Louisiana. (Sea Grant is a program whose mission is to facilitate the conservation and use of the marine environment in order to build and sustain a strong economy. It’s like the agricultural Extension Service, only for maritime concerns.) They reached out to Alaska Fishing Industry Relief Mission (AFIRM) as well. AFIRM is an all-volunteer organization.
The lift, starting its 7500 mile trip.
But would the City of Valdez donate it? And how could that lift be moved 7500 miles from Valdez to Plaquemines Parish?
A short article like this can’t begin to describe the hours, days, and weeks spent persuading the Valdez city officials to donate the lift, then planning, coordinating, and executing the move. The City of Valdez agreed to donate the lift. Northwest Airlines agreed to fly in (from Wisconsin) a technician at the company that made the lift. The technician supervised
the dismantling and packing of the lift for travel. Local longshoremen volunteered their time to do the work. A trucking company based in Anchorage, Carlile Transportation, agreed to truck the lift from Valdez to Houston, TX, at no charge. The owner of the company said, “… it was the right thing to do.” In Houston, the lift was transferred to a Louisiana-based trucking company, Packard Truck Lines, to complete its trip to Plaquemines Parish.
The chairman of AFIRM said, “Alaska
Making it personal: People in Valdez signed a card on the lift.
has stepped in, and that was the right thing to do.”
What does any of this have to do with CAP?
CAP is a volunteer organization. Many of us join because we want to make a difference. We can learn how to be more effective by studying this story, and others like it, to see what other volunteers have done to accomplish great things.
This story shows the truth of this statement: “You matter, your contributions matter, your life has
meaning, you are stronger than you think, you are smarter than you know.”*
The Valdez harbormaster in this story, who was instrumental in its success, joined CAP last year.
Second Lieutenant Alan Sorum, who is the Communications Officer of AK072 (Valdez), was the harbormaster. Thanks to Lt. Sorum for sharing an inspiring and educational story, and for doing the right thing, then and now.
*Quotation from The Safety Trap, by Spencer Coursen
Photos courtesy of Alan Sorum
HF Communications Webinar Plus On-Air Practice, April 12
As part of Alaska Wing preparations for the Twenty Seconds More exercises, a second virtual HF Radio Communications conference will be offered to all CAP members on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 0900 to 1330 Alaska time. The conference goals are to 1) provide initial training and/or review of HF basics and 2) offer practice using an HF radio.
Materials will be provided.
Those who have passed ICUT and who have an HF radio available will have the opportunity to participate in a handson learning lab by checking in to an HF radio net following the instruction modules.
This basic HF radio training will improve our ability to respond to Alaska disasters and to support Alaska Wing Operations. Civil Air Patrol members from other units are welcome.
Watch for more information, specific times, and links which will be provided closer to the date.
For questions not covered, you can respond to this email or to mbremer@cap.gov. Start 2025 strong by growing your skills in the vitally important area of HF Radio!
How to register:
· Sign in EServices https://www.capnhq.gov/
· Go to Registration Zone > Event Registration > Filter (select Virtual) >Select Alaska Wing 2nd HF Radio Training Conference >Press the Register button
Cadets need Squadron Commander Approval
Education and Training Calendar
March 29, 2025, Emergency
Services Preparatory classes for the ARCTIC Shield 25-1
Saturday, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google. com/ras-vuch-jvc
Or dial: (PR) +1 787-333-6333 PIN: 146 208 591 5191#
More phone numbers:
https://tel.meet/ras-vuchjvc?pin=1462085915191
Cadet Protection discussion
During Education and Training
Office hours, the Cadet Protection discussion exam will be offered.
Saturday, April 5 · 9:00 – 11:00 am
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google. com/vzw-xnos-gtx
Or dial: (PR) +1 787-333-6333 PIN: 606 863 504 3507#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vzw-xnosgtx?pin=6068635043507
Third Alaska Wing HF Radio Training Conference
Saturday, April 12 · 1000 – 1330 PM
Registration Zone Required The link will be sent at the time of registration.
Alaska Wing TLC Intermediate May 17, 2025 - RZ -Pending to Open on April
More information will be sent during April.
Education and Training Office Every first and third Saturday of each month
9:00 – 11:00 am
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google. com/vzw-xnos-gtx
Or dial: (PR) +1 787-333-6333 PIN: 606 863 504 3507#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vzw-xnosgtx?pin=6068635043507
Capt. Julie G. Rivera, CAP
AKWG Education and Training Director julie.rivera@akwg.cap.gov (M) 1 (787) 424-0560
Support
Through Pick.Click.Give, Alaskans can choose to give a portion (or all) of their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to charity. Thanks to generous donors from all over the state, Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs has used donations to support critical mission activities, including aerospace (and other STEM) education, emergency services, and cadet programs. When filling out your PFD application, please consider making a difference by contributing to the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs (just “Search Organizaitons” for the name “Civil”)
Please forward this newsletter to your Alaskan neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family who may like to see what Civil Air Patrol does in Alaska and may like show their appreciation for the great work Civil
Helpful Links:
PFD Application Information: https://pfd.alaska.gov/
Pick.Click.Give General Information: https://www.pickclickgive.org/
Pick.Click.Give listing for Alaska Wing (AKWG) Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Programs: https://www.pickclickgive.org/index.cfm/pfdorgs.
info/Civil-Air-Patrol-AKWG-Cadet-Programs
Very Respectfully,
Capt. Karen L Padgett
Pacific Region Assistant Cadet Activities Officer
Alaska Wing Assistant Director of Cadet Programs Lake Hood Cadet Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Maj. Martin Krebs
Alaska Wing Staff emails
martin.krebb@akwg.cap.gov ig@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Cristopher Becker christopher.becker@akwg.cap.gov se@akwg.cap.gov
Lt Col Stuart Goering stuart.goering@akwg.cap.gov ja@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Samantha (Reux) Stearns reux.stearns@akwg.cap.gov gr@akwg.cap.gov
2d Lt. Elizabeth Justus elizabeth.justus@akwg.cap.gov
Lt. Col. Stephen Sammons stephen.sammons@akwg.cap.gov cs@akwg.cap.gov
Lt. Col. Brian Porter brian.porter@akwg.cap.gov do@akwg.cap.gov
Lt. Col. Bryan Emerson bryan.emerson@akwg.cap.gov dc@akwg.cap.gov
1st Lt. Lynda MacPherson lynda.macpherson@akwg.cap.gov ae@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Sky Caldwell skylar.caldwell@akwg.cap.gov cp@akwg.cap.gov
2d Lt. Elizath Justus elizabeth.justus@akwg.cap.gov recruiting@akwg.cap.gov
SM Michael Inman michael.inman@akwg.cap.gov lgm@akwg.cap.gov
Maj. Caleb Newville caleb.newville@akwg.cap.gov it@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Terrance (Terry) Aldridge terry.aldridge@akwg.cap.gov fm@akwg.cap.gov
Maj. Kevin Bottjen kevin.bottjen@akwg.cap.gov hc@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Mary Stella mary.stella@akwg.cap.gov da@akwg.cap.gov
Lt. Col. Bryan Emerson bryan.emerson@akwg.cap.gov pa@akwg.cap.gov
Capt. Julie G. Rivera julie.rivera@akwg.cap.gov et@akwg.cap.gov
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Wing Vacancies
Inspectors (Inspection Augmentees (IA’s), Assistant Inspector Generals (IGA’s)
The AK Wing Inspector General is looking for members interested in becoming qualifiedin Subordinate Unit Inspections (SUI’s) to assist the IG Program in Alaska and beyond.
Inspector Candidates will take online training at their own pace and then get qualified onthe job inspecting squadrons and flights in Alaska in accordance with CAPR 20-3.
Position is suitable for remote work! Assignments are for individual inspections, allowingflexibility to coordinate with a personal schedule. Inspectors interested in the IG Specialty Track can become Assistant Inspector Generals.
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
Public Relations, Digital Engagement and Creative Services
Works with Public Affairs Officer to provide oversight across AKWG units and staff to ensure a CAP-compliant and active social media presence.
Provides units and staff education. Training to develop and sustain relevant social media activities. Advises the commander, staff and members as required on CAP social media policy.
Health Services Officer
Responsible for advising CAP commanders and units on the health, sanitation and hygiene of CAP members relevant to CAP activities. (See CAPR 160-1(I) for policy on emergency medical treatment).
Personnel Officer
Membership records and applications.
Organizational actions (charters, deactivations, etc.).
Awards and decorations.
Duty assignments.
Logistics Officer
The logistics officer advises the wing commander on the status of their respective property management programs and leads programs in accordance with CAPR 130-1 and wing supplements. They shall: Train and oversees subordinate unit property management officers Account for property assigned to the wing. Be responsible for real property management in accordance with CAPR 130-1
Website Administrator
A webmaster, also known as a website administrator, is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of an organization's websites and servers. Their responsibilities include site maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and updates to ensure sites are functional, current, and accessible. Webmasters should be able to work independently and with a team, meet deadlines, adapt quickly, and have good communication skills.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES, REFER TO CAPP 30-1
Excitement is in the air for Civil Air Patrol cadets, who are eagerly anticipating a variety of enriching and thrilling activities. Anticipation grows as the highly anticipated summer camp approaches, an event that promises challenges, camaraderie, and intensive learning. Additionally, numerous cadets will be participating in external activities, expanding their horizons and acquiring new skills. These experiences outside the usual environment offer unique opportunities for personal growth and leadership development.
From search and rescue simulations to aerospace technology workshops, cadets are immersed in a world of
Lt Col Bryan Emerson, CAP
Publisher and Editor
Alaska Wing PAO, DC bryan.emerson@akwg.cap.gov (M) 1 (907) 795-5586
hands-on learning and fun. These activities not only strengthen their knowledge but also foster teamwork, resilience, and a spirit of adventure.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates. We are eager to hear about the achievements and experiences our cadets will gain in each of their activities.
This online publication is designed to attract, inform and motivate readers through photographs, text and stories. We see and feel the four core values in the faces and body language of the cadets and senior members portrayed herein. Submissions are accepted through the 10th of each month. Be safe and live our core values!
Capt. Julie G. Rivera, CAP
Co-Editor
Alaska Wing PAO Assistant julie.rivera@akwg.cap.gov (M) 1 (787) 424-0560