National CAP Briefing National CAP Briefing Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC Mr. Don Rowland, CAP/CO
Youth Programs Youth Programs
STEM STEM STEM initiatives reach over 25,000 cadets and 350,000 K-12 students nationwide.
Career Exploration Career Exploration 30+ National Cadet Special Activities inspire cadets to pursue many other careers.
CyberPatriot CyberPatriot CAP teams have taken home top awards in this national competition every year since its inception.
ACE ACE Aerospace Connections in Education touches the lives of 14,000 K-6 kids in 28 states annually.
Congressional Gold Medal The Congressional Gold Medal is a top story in CAP’s 73-year history.
Missions and Technology Missions and Technology Last year, CAP performed over 6,000 search and rescue missions and saved 85 lives.
Air Defense Exercises Air Defense Exercises CAP helps train fighter units all over the country to defend our nation.
Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Aerial photography is one of CAP’s top emergency service missions.
Counterdrug Counterdrug CAP’s missions also include a major role in counterdrug activity.
Safety 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 – – 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 Support from the USAF
Community Service Community Service CAP’s annual community volunteer service is valued at over $158 million.
The Future The Future
Recruiting and Retention Recruiting and Retention Member recruitment is a top national initiative.
Professional Development Professional Development Professional development is being revamped to enhance members’ leadership skills National Staff College May 2015 Maxwell AFB
Cadet Program Initiatives 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 Sharing Our Stories Branding and other media initiatives enhance CAP’s public awareness.
Mark your calendars for Orlando! Mark your calendars for Orlando! August August National Conference 2015 National Conference
Citizens Serving Communities… Semper vigilans!