September 2026
Civil Air Patrol
Photo by: Maj. Julie G. Rivera Mercado
The true nature of heroism October Lesson
We often associate heroism with extraordinary feats, moments of great drama, or individuals endowed with uncommon abilities. However, the essence of being a hero lies in a much more down-to-earth place. True courage is not measured by the magnitude of the danger faced, but by the willingness to act with empathy and righteousness when it would be easier to look the other way. It consists of placing the well-being of others or the defense of a just principle above one's own comfort or convenience. Beyond the isolated events that capture headlines, there is a quiet heroism built into everyday life. It manifests in the consistency of those who choose to do the right thing day after day, in integrity when facing social pressure, and in the commitment to help others without expecting recognition. Those who dedicate their time, effort, or resources to improving the lives of those around them, overcoming their own difficulties with resilience, embody a constant form of courage that sustains and transforms society. Ultimately, heroism is not a condition reserved for a select few, but a conscious choice within anyone's reach. Every day offers small opportunities to exercise moral courage: from lending a hand to someone in need to standing up for the truth in uncomfortable situations. Cultivating empathy and firmness in our daily actions shows that the most significant transformations do not require grand stages, but rather the commitment of ordinary people determined to make a positive difference. By: Maj. Julie G. Rivera Mercado, AKWG CDI
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Table of Contents AKW G Wing Conferene Information
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The Quality Cadet Unit Award
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Arcturus
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Brichwood
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Fairbanks
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Valdez
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Kenai
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Earning an Amateur Radio License
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Education and Training
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Open Positions Cadet Programs
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Character Development Instructor
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National Legislative Day
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AKW G QR Codes
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Pick. Click.Give
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Tail Section
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Alaska Wing Conference 2026 and Change of Command
Save the date! Following a year of rigorous training and remarkable milestones, we are getting ready to host our Wing Conference this coming November 21st. What we have scheduled so far: Training and Workshops: Instructional modules focused on the professional and operational development of our members. Operations and Planning: Updates on operational procedures, mission evaluations, and strategic plans for the new fiscal year. Awards and Recognition: Presentation of awards and honors to outstanding units and volunteers of the year. We will soon publish location details, the full agenda, and registration links. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with delegations from across the region and be part of our organization's future! More details coming soon.
CONGRAA TULATIONS
We extend a special congratulations to the squadrons awarded the Quality Cadet Unit Award (QCUA). This achievement is no coincidence; it is the direct result of teamwork, leadership, and discipline. We are thrilled to see your hard work recognized with such a high distinction! Consecutive years
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ARCTURUS
In August, the Arcturus Squadron conducted a series of engaging activities aimed at enhancing cadet skills and knowledge. Lt. Col. McKeely was a distinguished guest speaker, sharing valuable insights on leadership principles, decisionmaking, and team motivation. Additionally, Senior Member Eric Garvens delivered an indepth presentation on drones, including their technical specifications, operational uses, and the critical role of various airspace classifications and aviation safety protocols.
with a brief present how to navigate th features, and locat tools it offers.
Cadet 1stLt Kee presentation on Op their critical role, the necessity of t Senior Member Cecilia Gordon taught the implementation. cadets about CyberPatriot, emphasizing the significance of cybersecurity strategies, digital During JBER’s A literacy, and the development of critical volunteered, effec thinking skills essential for modern cyber of the CAP progra defense. Additionally, she held an open house among prospective to showcase the CyberPatriot competition activities. On PT Night, a f physical training Cadet Lt. Col. Buller provided the new cadets achievement for th
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tation on E-Services, including he platform, manage various te the different programs and
During Promotion Night, Lt. Col. McCarthy delivered a speech on character development, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and exploring its various types, including cooperative, competitive, and adaptive teamwork, to foster egan Garvens delivered a leadership and unity. perations Plans, emphasizing , strategic importance, and thorough understanding and
Airshow, numerous cadets ctively promoting awareness am and generating interest e cadets.
few cadets completed their test, marking a notable hat evening.
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Cadet Harris to C/AB
Cadet Airman Basic Benjamin Grey to C/Amn
For promotions, Cadet Harris was promoted to Airman Basic, starting his journey in the cadet ranks. Cadet Airman Basic Benjamin Grey was elevated to Cadet Airman, marking his progression in training and experience. Cadet Senior Airman Hazel Jones as promoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant. Cadet Master Sergeant Dhani Medina was promoted to the rank of Cadet Senior Master Sergeant, reflecting
C/SrA Hazel Jones to C/SSgt.
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C/1stLt Garvens to Super C/1stLt.
C/MSgt Dhani Medina to C/SMSgt
her increased leadership responsibilities. Cadet 1st Lieutenant Keegan Garvens was promoted to Super 1st Lieutenant, signifying recognition of his exceptional performance and commitment. Cadet Major Thomas Buller received a promotion to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, a significant milestone acknowledging his hard work and dedication.
C/ Maj. Thomas Buller to C/Lt.Col.
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BIRCHWOOD
Squadron activities August was a non-stop month for our squadron with flying Cadets and Senior Members down to Las Vegas for competition, gathering for our Change of Command, and turning right around to host a huge wing-wide exercise.
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Our Cadet team, consisting of C/2d Lt Wood, C/CMSgt Mya Cole, C/CMSgt Haley Cole, C/ CMSgt Zachary Kenney, C/CMSgt Cage Klayum, and C/CMSgt Charlie Slater, flew to Nevada to represent the Alaska Wing at the Pacific Region Cadet Competition from July 31 to August 2. It was a very quick, but jam-packed weekend that
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Squadron Change
On August 4, we he ceremony as Lt Co turned over Squadr
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rsday night with an overnight and a late evening flight back making for a total of about 60 nd in Las Vegas. Considering and lack of sleep, the team o 110°F desert heat like pros, ough a 6:30 AM one-mile run 10 teams, our cadets brought home an 8th-place finish and overall represented the Alaska Wing with pride and dedication.
Birchwood Squadron Cadets CMSgt Klayum, 2d Lt Wood,
CMSgt Mya Cole and CMSgt Kenney practicing color guard prior to competition - Taken by SM Sara Cole
Six Senior Members made the trip to support the squad: 1st Lt Brian Slater, SM Ian Cole, SM Sara Cole, SM Rachelle Mathis, and Deputy Commander for Cadets Capt Mallory Fichera.. Four of those Senior Members umped in to help run and udge competition events throughout the weekend, while the other two assisted the Cadet team.
Finally, we would like to give big congratulations to the years doing incredible work for our squadron, king 1st place in Las Vegas! especially with major building maintenance like overseeing projects such as installation of a e of Command new hangar aircraft door, upgrading our boiler system, and building roof overhangs. We owe eld our Change of Command a huge thank you to Lt Col Thompsen for his ol Dave Thompsen officially leadership and hard work, and we are excited to ron Commander to Maj. Mike see where Maj Kenney takes the squadron next!
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4th Quarter SAREX Over the weekend of August 21 to 23, Birchwood hosted the 4th Quarter Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), put together by Birchwood’s own 2d Lt Debbie Slater. An event like this takes an immense
The weather was mostly mosquitoes definitely we we kept three different air a Cessna 182T, and a C knocked out seven sortie right alongside the grou of the aircrew operat exercise goals for M Observer, and Air Op Everyone across the training task goals, wi GTM sign-offs while ne offs. It was a fantastic w a blast. Huge thanks t all our Senior Member their time to make it h
Cadets practicing Map and Compass skills at the August SAREX Taken by 1st Lt Brian Slater
amount of planning, and 2d Lt Slater’s efforts did not disappoint. Additional shout outs go 1st Lt Brian Slater, Lt Col Bryan Emerson, Maj Julie G. Rivera, and Lt Col Aaron Sperbeck for their significant contributions in planning and coordination. The participants included Senior Members and eighteen cadets from Kenai, Valdez, and Anchorage Squadrons participating across ground crew, air crew, communications, and public affairs.
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y on our side, even if the ere not. Over the weekend, rcraft busy: a Cessna T206, Cessna 172. Our aircrews es over two days, working und teams. Nine members tions team achieved their Mission Scanner, Mission perations Branch Director. board accomplished their O flight with Cadets Mia Watkins, Matthew Watkins, A1C Catoith cadets getting ICUT and Taken by SM Chis Hixson ew pilots worked on checkweekend and everyone had Orientation Flights to 2d Lt Debbie Slater and r volunteers for dedicating To wrap up an incredible month, SM Chris Hixson got six Cadets aloft for Orientation flights during the happen. last weekend of August. The flying group included C/CMSgt Hill, C/Amn Hill, C/Amn Klodt, and C/A1C Cato. A special shout-out goes to new cadets C/Amn Mia Watkins and C/Amn Matthew Watkins, as this brother-and-sister duo experienced their very first Civil Air Patrol orientation flights.
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O flight with CMSgt Hill, Amn Hill, Amn Klodt in front of plane at Birchwood Squadron - Taken by SM Chris Hixson
Written by: SM Kathy Kenney, Assistant PAO
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Morning activity of SAREX - Taken by 1st Lt Brian Slater
Cadet Activities August SAREX from Cadet Perspective On the first day, 18 cadets split into three flights, Ground Team Alpha (GTA), Ground Team Bravo (GTB), and Ground Team Charlie (GTC), which was set to work on communications . We woke up at 06:30 for breakfast, followed by a run before our 09:30 agenda briefing. We transitioned out to the camping area at Beach Lake Chalet where cadets practiced ground to air communications with tarps, flares, and radios. Then GTA and GTB went off on training operations with GTA doing land navigation first, while GTB went to do Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) search. GTC stayed at the mission base and operated the communications. After a while, GTA and GTB switched. Following that we set 14
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up our shelters and had Meals Ready to Eat for dinner. After dark, we lit additional flares to practice handling them, we enjoyed s'mores around the fire, and turned in for the night. The following morning we packed up the camp and went back to the hangar with all our gear for the briefing for day 2. GTA and GTB went out on a training ELT search which took two hours and we held the debriefing and left. Over the course of the weekend cadets learned everything to complete their Ground Team Member 3 (GTM3). We had a lot of fun and we can’t wait for the next one! Written by: C/CMSgt Zachary Kenney, Cadet PAO
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VALDEZ
This upcoming Fall, the Valdez Composite Squadron will be continuing their rocketry building skills. The cadets are looking forward to testing their rockets; weather pending before the strong winter windy days arrive. Four cadets will be competing in the National StellarXplores competition starting in October. This event will contribute towards the Valdez Composite Squadron earning the Quality Cadet Unit Award.
Last but not least, two cadets from the Valdez Composite Squadron received promotions this fall. Cadet Winchester was promoted from Technical Sergeant to Master Sergeant, and Cadet Gheen was promoted from Airman First Class to Senior Airman.
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Kenai
Every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 Kenai Cadets provide: Aerospace, Leadership, Health Fitness Zone/Safety, and Character Development Presentations.The presentations are full of knowledge and excellence. Speaking in public is a fear that many people have, so working on it builds strength in most areas of life. Cadets practice to erase this universal fear. Public speaking becomes a strength and something to look forward to. They volunteer readily to make Aviation and Core Values Presentations.
Cadets realize that they can achieve most anything! The process makes each cadet a stronger human being and a much better Cadet. Orientation flights are provided which helps to keep cadets involved in the cadet program. Flying builds confidence in many areas of their lives. They work and study very hard to meet their life goals.
They become safe pilots and join the military or make aviation their life’s work. Learning to fly is an important and crucial part of the Cadet Program. It keeps them interested and joyful in life. These orientation flights were provided by the EAA Young Eagles Senior members do admire and Program. We’re very thankful for that recognize Cadet progress. The more program and the pilots and support Cadets practice, the more confident staff who make this possible. they become. This process includes the Civil Air Patrol CORE Values of Cadets continue to volunteer in the Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence community. Cadets worked at the Kenai and Respect. Cadets continue to Senior Center for another Old Timers’ strengthen in personal progress. The Lunch. On August 28 th volunteers Cadet Program supports the process were: C/Amn Elijah Andrade, C/SrA of becoming the best person that one Esther Andrade, C/A1C David Lipps, can be. The Cadets even begin to enjoy C/SrA Cole Matthews, C/A1C Gabriella the process as proven by the results, Matthews, C/SrA Shane Matthews and they volunteer readily to speak and C/SrA Sophia oyer. They continue in public. That certainly is progress in to volunteer in our community. one’s life. When a person conquers his/ Volunteering brings people closer her fears, he/she becomes stronger together. and more confident. Kenai Cadets set a good example 22
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of good work and are appreciated C/MSgt Tayla Cole immensely by our community. C/MSgt Isaac Wohlers Achievement 6: Cadets also performed Color Guard at C/SMSgt Hadassah Schwartz. the Kenai Industrial Days. The Cadets were: C/1stLt Declan Cobb, Achievement 7: C/CMSgt Diesel Ebersole, C/ CMSgt C/CMSgt Gunnar Jensen Gunnar Jensen, and C/SrA Cole CMSgt Diesel Ebersole Matthews. They were requested and performed very well. Achievement 11: C/1 st Lt Noah Cole, A C/1stLt Declan Cobb Cadets worked very hard and passed C/1stLt Jacob Ries many achievements recently. Amelia Earhart: Curry Award: C/1stLt Josh Lattin C/Amn Noah Patterson C/Amn Conner Gouldin Achievement 15: C/Maj Thomas Anthony Achievement 2: C/A1C Dillon McAnelly. We’re very proud of all the great effort and hard work to advance in the Achievement 3: program. C/SrA Sophia Moyer C/SrA Peter Ufkin Joining CAP makes a positive difference C/SrA Shane Matthews in our community. We’re proud to have C/SrA Andrew Adams these cadets in the Kenai Squadron. C/SrA Esther Andrade. All cadets are working hard, setting a good example in our community, and Achievement Wright Brothers: supporting each other in continuing to C/SSgt Erik Adams practice the Core Values. The world is C/SSgt Porter Holladay a much better place with these young C/SSgt Shane Matthews cadets in it. Our cadets continue to C/SSgt Mariyah Haddock make America stable and strong. They C/SSgt Elizabeth Moyer are trustworthy people. We are very proud of them. And our squadron is Achievement 5: growing and growing!
CONGRATULATIONS
Written by: Major Jan Bobek
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Earning an Amateur Radio License By: 2Lt. Alan Sorum An excellent adjunct to a communicator’s skillset is the addition of an amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Amateur or more commonly known as ham radio is based on the use of specific, dedicated radio frequencies for noncommercial communications. Skills developed as an amateur radio operator relate directly to many tasks performed by Civil Air Patrol (CAP) radio operators.
above 30 MHZ and lim portions of the high freq
General Class – possession of a Technici granted after passing a license grants access to bands.
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This radio service supports many varied interests. They include experimentation, emergency communications, education, contests, and other recreational activities. Some modes of operation embrace radiotelephony (voice), radiotelegraphy (Morse code), digital, television, repeater, space and atmospheric propagation modes.
Amateur radio operators are licensed by the FCC. Candidates must demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts of electronics, propagation, safety and applicable regulations. In the United States there are three levels of amateur radio licenses, Technician Class, General Class and Amateur Extra Class. 50-question test and are Each level requires progressively more knowledge of the amateur bands. T and grants the operator additional privileges. a resource in the training upcoming hams. Technician Class – This is the entry level license granted after passing a 35-question test. There are numerous w The license grants complete operational licensing tests. The ARRL privileges on all authorized amateur bands superb study guides and 24
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mited authority on some a learning center. Another good source is quency (HF) bands. HamStudy.org. They offer a study mode, test questions and practice tests. – This class requires ian Class license and is Amateur radio examinations are conducted by a 35-question test. The Volunteer Examiners (VEs) working through a 83% of all HF Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). Nationally the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and W5YI-VEC are the two largest VECs in the United ass – Extras must pass a States.
e granted access to all They are also considered g and testing of
Anchorage Amateur Radio Club. The club offers education and testing opportunities. Licensing tests are available in-person and remotely. There is a nominal charge by the club for testing and the FCC requires a fee of $35 to issue a license. Once issued, the license is good for 10 years. Consider working towards and earning an amateur radio license. The process will improve your understanding of radio communications and provide a better technical foundation on the use of radios. A great resources in Alaska is the 1- https://hamstudy.org/ 2- https://www.arrl.org/ https://w5yi.org/ 3- https://kl7aa.org/
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A Thanks to All Who Participated in sUAS Training this Summer! by Lt. Col. Bryan Emerson, Wing sUAS Officer FY2026 was a successful expansion year for the Alaska Wing sUAS program. The program moved from a relatively small centralized capability toward a statewide training and operational structure and, most importantly, converted that activity into documented qualifications. 20 members earned UAS Technician (UAST) qualifications and four earned UAS Mission Pilot (UASMP) qualifications. Of the 20 new UASTs, 17 were senior members and three were cadets; of the four UASMPs, three were senior members and one was a cadet. The training database records 1,302 completed UAST requirements and 977 completed UASMP requirements, of which 717 and 451, respectively, were completed during formal clinics. Alaska Wing is substantially more capable today than it was at the beginning of FY2026. The Wing now has a significantly larger qualified technician base, additional Mission Pilots, broader geographic participation, demonstrated mapping and orthomosaic capability, complex rotary-wing and fixed-wing experience, ground-team integration, a more formal compliance system and an emerging squadron-level readiness structure. Please let us know as soon as possible at uas@akwg.cap.gov if we can register you for next summer's training. Hope to see you there.
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Greetings, Alaska Wing! We are pleased to present the upcoming Education & Training and Public Affairs schedule for the months of August and September. Continuous learning and effective communication are vital to our mission success, and the following activities have been designed to support your professional development and enhance our wing's public outreach. Please review the schedule below and mark your calendars accordingly. All virtual sessions and seminars listed below can be accessed using the following connection link: https://meet.google.com/vzw-xnos-gtx
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Note: Designed for S Deputy Commanders fo and any other adult m to support their squad Each session will inclu SUI worksheet,the curre squadron, and a featur shape future sessions b Recurring Activity 2-hour sessions 10am-2 • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Every Month (5:00 2026. PM – 7:00 PM) Then in January 2027, Education and Training Virtual Office Hours: through all of the top Drop in for guidance, questions, and support unique squadron leader regarding your training path. and enjoyable. Additiona soon. Wing Commander-Select Virtual Office Hours 5-6pm. Sign into the Same Google Meet and • Sunday, September 27 you can be moved to a breakout session for a conversation with Maj. Karen Padgett Public Affairs Semin Shows and Community September 2026 Coordinating squadron events, preparing prom • Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (flyers, banners), and e the general public. Squadron Command Sessions (SCS): Sessions Note: If you have any que requirements or schedu will continue until the full
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hesitate to contact me before the scheduled events. Remember to join the sessionsusing the (Eservices Registration Google Meet link provided above: https://meet. google.com/vzw-xnos-gtx. ) Open
Squadron Commanders, or Seniors and Cadets, members who would like dron commanders well. ude an SCC module, an ent CD topic, a featured red guest speaker. Help by attending one or both 2pm AKDT Sat, 26 Sep
Thank you for your continued dedication to the Alaska Wing! V/R Maj. Julie G. Rivera Mercado AKWG Education and Training Director AKWG Public Affairs Officer Director Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 787-424-0560
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Open Positions
Alaska Wing Cadet Programs is looking to fill the following positions: 2026/27 - CAC Senior Advisor (x2) (Deadline - @2359 on Mon, 14 Sep 2026) - Close 2027 AKWG Encampment Commander (Deadline - @2359 on Thu, 01 Oct 2026) 2026/27 Cadet Competition Activity Director (Deadline - @2359 on Thu, 01 Oct 2026) How to apply: Prepare a Letter of Intent (template attached). Describing your experience and your plans if hired into the position. Send your LOI in an email to: Major Skylar Caldwell - 398213@akwg.cap.gov Major Justin Baugh - 541390@akwg.cap.gov 1 Lt. MacKenzie Anderson-Caldwell - 493495@akwg.cap.gov Two steps. I highly encourage anybody interested to apply. These positions are vital to ensure we are able to put on activities like encampment and cadet competition. My staff and I are prepared to help those selected for each position to ensure success. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Respectfully, 1st Lt MacKenzie Anderson-Caldwell, CAP Acting Director of Cadet Programs
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Opening position for Wing CDI How to apply: Please submit your Letter of Intent and Resume to karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov by 8pm on 30 Sep 26. Duties: Included encouraging members to apply to become CDIs & facilitating the CDI application process, providing periodic updates to the AKWG Chaplain/CDI corps, and coordinating activities when members can use Chaplain/CDI comfort of care/ministry of presence support. There is no official duty position description, so it can be as much or as little as the next Wing CDI would like to make of it. You can be very creative in your letter of intent as to what you would like to see this important staff area do. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Respectfully, Maj. Karen L. Padgett, CAP Alaska Wing Deputy Commander
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Alaska Wing Cadets, Senior Members and Supporting Families, I am pleased to announce that the application to attend this year's National Legislative Day in Washington DC is now OPEN. Please use the following link (https://forms.gle/o8dTByigwktfG1gE9) to access the cadet application materials with response deadline 16 Oct 2026. Please review all aspects of this application carefully and be aware that there is limited space for this event (2-4 cadets). The focus of this annual event is to bring cadets in their junior year of high school, and who are interested in applying to a military service academy or ROTC program, face-to-face with our state's congressional delegation. You will be representing the Alaska Wing of CAP to our national representatives, discussing what CAP means to you and your local community. All interested and qualified cadets are encouraged to apply. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your applications soon! Lt Col Aaron D. Sperbeck Legal Affairs & Government Relations Advisor Alaska Wing Lake Hood Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 907.223.1693 GoCivilAirPatrol.com
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Support Alaska CAP Cadets through Pick.Click.Give. 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
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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, 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 CAP AKWG 35
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