Civil Air Patrol cadets at the Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Composite Squadron were introduced to introduced to the fundamentals of flight during a special aerospace class led by Lt. Col. Michael Castania, the New Jersey Wing’s director of Aerospace Education.
The NJ Wing of Civil Air Patrol recently hosted a highly successful Cadet Leadership Academy, drawing 24 cadets from across the state for one day of leadership development, team-building and hands-on instruction.
Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing is honored to announce that Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center at JB MDL, is the featured guest speaker at its annual conference on May 10, 2025.
The NJ Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) demonstrated its efficiency and readiness once again when tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) to locate and silence an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) at Princeton Airport on the evening of March 21, 2025.
Cadets and adult members of the Civil Air Patrol’s Jersey City Composite Squadron and the Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. Composite Squadron proudly participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in their communities this month, demonstrating their commitment to community service and civic engagement.
The N.J. Wing of Civil Air Patrol is proud to support its Total Force partners in exercises designed to enhance national security and public safety. A recent training exercise near Bedminster, N.J., conducted by First Air Force demonstrated the importance of TFRs.
Three members of Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing are recipients of the prestigious Northeast Region (NER) Of The Year Awards.
The commander of Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing proudly announces that three outstanding cadets have received appointments to prestigious U.S. Service Academies, marking a significant milestone in their leadership journeys.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEB. 13, 2025) – Members of Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing recently traveled to the nation’s capital to participate in National Legislative Day, engaging with members of the New Jersey congressional delegation to highlight CAP’s critical missions and the organization’s impact across the state.
New Jersey Wing IT has issued guidance on the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, CoPilot, and DeepSeek, emphasizing compliance with OPSEC and INFOSEC policies. While these tools enhance productivity, they pose security risks if used improperly with sensitive CAP data. Members are advised to exercise caution, avoid sharing confidential information, and review security policies to ensure compliance.
