Great meeting Cadet 1st Class Lee McDonald! The Spaatz recipient visited @CivilAirPatrol Quad Cities Squadron to share tips on @USAFA_Prep_Asst life & admissions Plus, the @AF_Academy team is at @QC_Airport for the annual @NatlNIFA flying competition with 30+ colleges! #CAPCadet
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Illinois Wing sent two aircraft and crews to Battle Creek, MI for Great Lakes Region’s emergency services competition, Gray Flag. Crews were tested on planning, paperwork, and search skills. Lt Col Tod Whitmore called it “intense but fun.” Results later today. #CivilAirPatrol
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Rockford Composite Squadron welcomed Chief Master Sgt Steven Weber, Illinois Wing’s Senior Enlisted Leader. An Air Force veteran with 48 years in Civil Air Patrol, he shared insights on leadership and mentorship. #CivilAirPatrol
Guess who's coming to Breakfast? And Lunch? And Dinner? Chef Marcus and Allie will be back! If you ever look forward to a meal, Civil Air Patrol's Illinois Wing Summer Encampment is the time! For more information on how you can volunteer with Civil Air Patrol, contact us!
@CivilAirPatrol 1st Lt Pedro Cuerva, Capt Duc Le, and Maj Joe Long flew to Independence, KS, to get a brand‑new Cessna 172. Their route took them over Whiteman AFB—perfect timing to catch a B‑2 on final and grab photos. After a fuel stop, they picked up the new 172. #GoFlyCAP
They heard encouraging words from CDA Managing Director Duane Hayden, USAF (Ret.), who oversees Midway and O’Hare. A great day of learning and aviation exposure for our volunteers. #CivilAirPatrol#CAPCadet#AviationEducation
📸 Maj Joe Long, ILWG Stan/Eval & Group 5 Commander
@CivilAirPatrol cadets and senior members from @ILWGCAP Group 5 toured Chicago Midway this week, thanks to planning by C/Capt Ethan Gallagher and support from the Chicago Dept. of Aviation @Fly_Chicago. #MDW#ChicagoMidway#FlyChicago
The group visited Southwest Airlines’ maintenance hangar and got an up‑close look at aircraft operations at the one‑square‑mile airport on Chicago’s South Side. #SouthwestAirlines#Aviation
We’re committed to caring for the whole person in @CivilAirPatrol. Proud to launch the Great Lakes Region Virtual Chaplain Program to support our volunteer adult members, cadets, and families. We’re here for you — Semper Vigilans.
Great virtual legislative meetings @CivilAirPatrol@ILWGCAP with Illinois Congressman @RepCasten Staff Member, Aaron Groce, Illinois Wing Cadet, and adult volunteers, presenting Civil Air Patrol's annual budget request and sharing their Civil Air Patrol Experiences. #CAPCadet
Great virtual legislative meetings @CivilAirPatrol@ILWGCAP with Illinois Congressional Staff Members and Illinois Wing cadets and adult volunteers, presenting Civil Air Patrol's annual budget request and sharing their Civil Air Patrol Experiences.