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2017 news releases

12/30/2017—Group 5 Squadrons Conduct Glider Operations at Triangle North Executive Airport
Cape Fear and Brunswick County Composite Squadrons join forces to fly
12/28/2017—ELT leads North Carolina Wing aircrew to crashed Cessna on Christmas Day
NCWG credited with a Save
12/22/2017—The Brunswick County Composite Squadron stands out at Wreaths Across America
Moving Event held at the Wilmington National Cemetery
12/21/2017—Wreaths Across America Event Held in Wilmington, NC
Cape Fear and Brunswick County Composite Squadrons help at Wilmington National Cemetery
12/20/2017—Triple Milestone Awards Ceremony at the Composite Squadron of the Waxhaws
Col Bailey honors three cadet achievements
12/19/2017—Sugar Valley Composite Squadron Learns About the History of African-American Aviators
Former USAF Captain Vernon Robinson speaks to squadron
12/18/2017—NCWG Mourns Capt Steve Merritt
Legendary aviator dies in crash
12/10/2017—Warbirds Over Monroe Airshow
CAP members inspire airshow visitors
12/08/2017—Expert Ranger Belt Posthumously Awarded to Lt Col Andy Wiggs
A Legacy Continues
12/04/2017—Composite Squadron of the Waxhaws Conducts Inaugural Emergency Services Training
Museum of the Waxhaws serves as ES training site for four squadrons
11/20/2017—Former NCWG Cadet named 2017 Army Soldier of the Year!
SPC Hazen David Ham of Hillsborough is the Army's top soldier
11/19/2017—NCWG Cadet Wins Highly-Competitive Army ROTC Scholarship
C/A1C Charles Jacob Anspach one of only 600 awardees selected nationwide
11/19/2017—More Major Milestones in the NC Wing Glider Program
C/Capt Noah Stange and Capt Daniel Donahue complete Private Pilot Glider check rides
11/13/2017—NC-111 Takes Final C-130 Flight
111th Search and Rescue Comp Squadron cadets get last flight on legendary aircraft
11/12/2017—CAP Cadets Participate in JROTC Day
Composite Squadron of the Waxhaws arranges visit to UNCC
11/10/2017—NC-160 Mitchell Award and Change of Command Ceremony
C/2d Lt Maggie Thibodeaux becomes Cadet Commander of the Cunningham Field Composite Squadron
11/09/2017—The Quiddity of Respect
C/2d Lt Padiak speaks to Sugar Valley Composite Squadron about the CAP Core Value
11/07/2017—Campbell University Presents Community Service Award to Major Kearns for CAP Service
Major Brendan Kearns receives 2017 Outstanding Alumni Service Award
11/06/2017—CAP's Coastal Patrol Bases No. 16 and 21
A Brief History
11/05/2017—Exciting Rocketry Weekend in Burlington
Burlington Composite Squadron cadets earn rocketry badges
10/28/2017—NCWG Pilot Serves CAP in Puerto Rico
Lt Col Dion Viventi returns from hurricane mission
10/26/2017—CAP Cadets Experience the Blackhawk
N.C. Army National Guard flies CAP members in UH-60 Helicopter
10/19/2017—Apex Cadet Squadron Presents Three Amelia Earhart Awards
Triple Award is First in Squadron History
10/17/2017—Cold War Relic Visits Concord Regional Airport
CAP assists with C-54 "Spirit of Freedom” visit
10/16/2017—Civil Air Patrol Runs a Recruiting Booth at the Dixie Classic Fair
Winston-Salem event a big success
10/15/2017—North Carolina Wing Hosts First CyberCamp
NCWG members learn how to prevent cyber attacks
10/12/2017—Chaplain’s retreat provides unique opportunity to visit with the USAF Chief Chaplain
Ch Maness Speaks about CAP at Chaplains' Conference
10/09/2017—USAF Instructor Pilot Visits Tar River Comp Squadron
Captain Helm Talks About His CAP and USAF Career
10/06/2017—CAP Members Serve at Girls in Aviation Day
NC-052 helps at Sugar Valley Airport event
10/05/2017—Civil Air Patrol Helps Showcase Rare Military Aircraft
Concord Regional Airport Hosts B-17 Flying Fortress
10/01/2017—Deputy NCWG Chaplain Receives 2017 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award
Ch Lt Col David Bobbey lauded for exceptional military ministry
09/30/2017—Marksmanship Training
Franklin County Comp Squadron cadets participate in Marksmanship Qualification Program
09/24/2017—NC Wing Glider Program Flies 1,000th Sortie
Major Milestone Achieved in 4 Years
09/01/2017—Walmart Blimp Comes to KLHZ
Cadets at NC-145 get a unique opportunity
08/10/2017—Hickory Comp Squadron Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Lt Col Tony Wright Praised for Leadership
08/07/2017—Tar River Cadet Attends 2017 Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course
Exciting Adventures in Colorado Springs
08/03/2017—Sugar Valley Composite Squadron Change of Command and Earhart Award
Two Major Milestones Celebrated in Mocksville
08/02/2017—O-Flights for 111th Search and Rescue Squadron Cadets
Charlotte Senior Squadron Hosts O-Flight Day at Concord Regional Airport
07/08/2017—Winston-Salem Color Guard Steps in at Last Minute at Baseball Game
Performs outstandingly before July 4th record-breaking crowd
07/06/2017—NCWG Team Places Third at National Cadet Competition
111th Search and Rescue Squadron Excels at NCC
06/19/2017—Randolph Comp Squadron Holds Dining Out and Awards Ceremony
C/Capt Tyler J. Smith earns Amelia Earhart Award
06/16/2017—Speaker talks about Perlan Project
Sugar Valley Comp Squadron Hosts Michael Batalia, Ph.D.
06/10/2017—Memorial Day Field of Flags Ceremony Held in Mooresville
Sugar Valley Comp Squadron helps with Memorial Day Ceremony
06/08/2017—American Flag retirement ceremony a chance to honor iconic symbol of our freedom
Moving Ceremony at the 111th
06/06/2017—Cadet Programs Leadership Symposium Held
Second Annual CPLS Held at Wing HQ
06/04/2017—Major Milestone in NC Wing's Glider Program
First Cadet Solos in Glider
05/31/2017—From Spaatz Award to the Virginia Military Institute
NC-082’s C/Col Sean Peting Shines
05/30/2017—“Don’t Make the Drug Mistake I Did”
Brunswick County Comp Squadron hosts DDR speaker
05/23/2017—Waxhaw Comp Squadron Conducts ES Training
Ground team members practice search techniques and communications procedures
05/14/2017—Raleigh Wake Squadron participates in Hurricane Awareness Tour
Great public turnout at RDU event
05/03/2017—NC-082 Holds Flightline for the Canadian Snowbirds' Airshow
CAP cadets help out at airshow
05/01/2017—AERT Training Held at Wing HQ
CAP teams prepare for agricultural disasters
04/30/2017—C/Col James Barrow earns Spaatz Award
Raleigh-Wake Cadet Earns Spaatz Award on First Attempt
04/18/2017—Winston-Salem Comp Squadron Color Guard Performs
Team opens for the Dash baseball team
04/11/2017—NCWG Takes Top Honors in MER Cadet Competition
111th Search and Rescue Squadron Color Guard Team Wins!
04/10/2017—4th Annual Drill & Ceremonies Academy
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Overtaken with CAP Cadets
04/08/2017—AIRCREW SCHOOL HELD AT WING HQ
Asheville Comp Squadron team leads instruction
04/05/2017—SUGAR VALLEY COMP SQUADRON HOSTS NC WING AEROSPACE EDUCATION DAY
Cadets explore rocketry, drones and virtual reality
04/04/2017—Orange County Comp Squadron tours Washington, D.C.
Spring break trip is educational and fun for all
04/03/2017—Cunningham Comp Squadron Cadet attends CAP Legislative Day in Washington, DC
C/1st Lt Blaise Thibodeaux has unique opportunity to present Cadet Program in the Capitol
03/21/2017—Apollo 13 NCO Addresses Hickory Comp Squadron
Dining Out event a big success
03/20/2017—Raleigh Wake Cadets Take First Place in Cyber Patriot Platinum Division
High School and Middle School teams perform outstandingly
03/18/2017—Orange County Comp Squadron Earns CyberPatriot 1st Place Silver Tier Award
Squadron’s high school and middle school teams perform well in competition
03/17/2017—Winston Salem Comp Squadron CyberPatriot Team Wins 1st Place
Team wins 1st Place in the Middle School Division of the State Round
03/08/2017—2017 Cadet Competition Held at Seymour Johnson AFB
111th Search and Rescue Squadron earns first place
03/07/2017—NCWG Photo Contest Winners Announced
Winning photographs to be displayed at WING HQ
03/01/2017—Winston Salem Comp Squadron Holds Dining Out and Awards Ceremony
Exciting 2017 Event Held
02/25/2017—2017 Winter Ranger Training Weekend
A cadet's view on RTW
02/24/2017—“High Flight” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Tar River Comp Squadron hosts NC author and pilot Ray Haas
02/23/2017—NCWG Welcomes its Newest Cadet Pilot
Congratulations to C/Lt Col Daniel Donahue
02/19/2017—Coastal Squadrons Conduct Search and Rescue Exercise
Brunswick County and Cape Fear Comp Squadrons team up for training
02/11/2017—NCWG Holds 2017 Wing Conference and Banquet
250 members attend exciting weekend
02/10/2017—Sugar Valley Cadets Receive Special Awards
Air Force Assn and DAR awards presented
02/09/2017—Silver Medal of Valor Awarded to Cadet Aiden Maxfield
Burlington Comp Squadron cadet lauded for bravery
02/08/2017—Raleigh Wake Senior Conducts Ground School for NCWG Cadets
Cadets work towards their pilot licenses
02/02/2017—Brunswick County Comp Squadron Launches Rockets and Airplanes
STEM activities day is fun and educational
02/01/2017—Asheville Comp Squadron Holds Field Training Exercise
Exciting training event at the Asheville Regional Airport
01/19/2017—Group 6 Squadrons participate in Mission Scanner and Mission Observer Ground School
Four squadrons attend Ground School in Concord
01/05/2017—Goldsboro Composite Squadron marches in Christmas Parade
Parade appearance a big success
01/01/2017—Three Squadrons Team up for Aviation Camp
Aviation STEM and career event held at Concord Regional Airport