National CAP Briefing

Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC

Mr. Don Rowland, CAP/CO

Youth Programs

STEM

STEM initiatives reach over 25,000 cadets and 350,000 K-12 students nationwide.

Career Exploration

30+ National Cadet Special Activities inspire cadets to pursue many other careers.

CyberPatriot

CAP teams have taken home top awards in this national competitionevery year since its inception.

ACE

Aerospace Connections in Education touchesthe lives of 14,000 K-6 kids in 28 states annually.

Congressional Gold Medal

The Congressional Gold Medal is a top story in CAP’s73-year history.

Missions and Technology

Last year, CAPperformed over6,000 search and rescue missions and saved 85 lives.

Air Defense Exercises

CAP helps train fighter units all over the country to defend our nation.

Aerial Photo Reconnaissance

Aerial photography is one of CAP’s top emergencyservice missions.

Counterdrug

CAP’s missions also include a major role in counterdrug activity.

Safety

“The pursuit of safety isn’t just a priority. It is the central guiding value of everything we do.”

- CAP National Commander

New vehicles

2014 – 35

2015 – Expect to purchase 63

New planes

2014 – 21 C-172s (2015 delivery)

2015 – Expect to purchase 16

$33M in communication equipment

871 computers in FY14

Support from the USAF

Community Service

CAP’s annual communityvolunteer service is valued at over $158 million.

The Future

Recruiting and Retention

Member recruitment is a top national initiative.

Professional Development

Professional development is being revamped to enhance members’leadership skills.

2015 National Staff College24-30 May 2015Maxwell AFB

Cadet Program Initiatives

Smarter and faster way to outfit cadets with Amazon-class service.

Redesigned cadet competition program will make participation of average squadron possible.

CAP Foundation

Matching gifts for Private Pilot Scholarships for cadets are now available through the CAP Foundation.

Sharing Our Stories

Branding and other mediainitiatives enhance CAP’spublic awareness.

Mark your calendars for Orlando!

27-29 August 2015

2015 National Conference

Citizens Serving Communities…

Semper vigilans!