CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES National CAP Briefing National CAP Briefing Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC Mr. Don Rowland, CAP/CO

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Youth Programs Youth Programs

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES STEM STEM STEM initiatives reach about 25,000 cadets and 150,000 K-12 students nationwide.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Career Exploration Career Exploration 45+ National Cadet Special Activities inspire cadets to pursue many other careers.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES CyberPatriot CyberPatriot CAP teams have taken home top awards in this national competition every year since its inception.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES ACE ACE Aerospace Connections in Education touches the lives of almost 20,000 K-6 kids in 34 states annually.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Congressional Gold Medal The Congressional Gold Medal is a top story in CAP’s 75-year history.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Missions and Technology Missions and Technology Last FY, CAP performed over 860 search and rescue missions and saved 69 lives. So far this FY CAP has supported 473 search and rescue missions and saved 46 lives.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Air Defense Exercises Air Defense Exercises CAP helps train fighter units all over the country to defend our nation.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Imagery collection is one of CAP’s top ES missions

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES First aircraft equipped has been assigned to AZFirst aircraft equipped has been assigned to AZ Goal is to have about 20 aircraft equipped with these types of mid-range sensor balls by 2020 (if funds are made available), and up to 10 higher end like the SUAS aircraftGoal is to have about 20 aircraft equipped with these types of mid-range sensor balls by 2020 (if funds are made available), and up to 10 higher end like the SUAS aircraft CloudCap Tase 400

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Counterdrug Counterdrug CAP’s missions also include a major role in counterdrug activity.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Safety Safety “The pursuit of safety isn’t just a priority. It is the central guiding value of everything we do.” - CAP National Commander

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES New vehicles 2015 – – 56 New planes 2015 – – 15 $35M in communication equipment 753 field computers in FY15 Support from the USAF

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Community Service Community Service CAP’s annual community volunteer service is valued at $165 million.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES The Future The Future

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Professional Development Professional Development Professional development is being revamped to enhance members’ leadership skills. Leadership Development Project progressing. First goal is for revamped UCC to be on the street at the end of this year: with an online version too!

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Cadet Program Initiatives Cadet Program Initiatives CEAP The Cadet Encampment Assistance Program helps disadvantaged youth with tuition and uniform costs. TLC Participation in the Training Leaders of Cadets program is easier than ever. Thanks, USAF!

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Cadet Program Initiatives Cadet Program Initiatives FITNESS - Late ‘16 The Active Cadet Fitness Program is not just a test, but a comprehensive program of activities, academics, awards, and more.

CAP Foundation  What better way to recognize a CAP member who has made a real difference in your unit than to purchase a brick for the Heritage Park.  Bricks with 3 lines of text and 6 lines are available on the CAP Foundation website:  All proceeds go to the Cadet Programs Permanent Endowment held by the Foundation.

CAP Foundation Continued Resources for CAP Units  The Development office and the Foundation are resources available for assistance.  Combined Federal Campaign application support and grant writing assistance.  Employer matching gift programs.  Scholarship opportunities through the CAP Foundation.  Estate Planning and gifts in memorial.

75 th Anniversary Overall Goals: Leverage Celebration to Increase Public Awareness; Help Recruit New Members & Retain Current Ones Key Events: Region and Wing Conferences EAA, AOPA & Local airshows/fly-ins AFA Air & Space Conference Dec 2016 Anniversary Dinner in DC

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Recruiting and Retention Recruiting and Retention Member recruitment is a top national initiative.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Sharing Our Stories Sharing Our Stories Branding and other media initiatives enhance CAP’s public awareness.

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES 2016 National Conference August Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Convention Center Registration Now Open

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Happy Anniversary Year, CAP!