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FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council

Posted on February 7, 2023 at 9:37 AM by Joanna Lee

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications from youth in grades 8 through 11 for their Youth Preparedness...

Categories: Leadership, Operations/ES

Posted on July 13, 2022 at 10:24 AM by Curt LaFond

If you ever wondered why CAP is so adamant about two-deep rules, this story from the NY Times is your...

Categories: Character, Leadership

Posted on July 29, 2019 at 9:26 AM by Curt LaFond

Volunteerism is an expression of political freedom that exists only in a democratic society. That fact came home to me...

Categories: Character, Leadership, New Ideas, Professional Development

Posted on March 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM by Wendy Hamilton

There are openings in several National Cadet Special Activities. Check out this list and go to the NCSAs homepage to...

Categories: Activities, Aerospace, Character, E-News, Leadership, News, Newsletters

Posted on February 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM by Wendy Hamilton

Only 107 days until the 1st summer National Cadet Special Activity begins! You may have noticed that eServices Event Registration...

Categories: Activities, Aerospace, Changes, Character, E-News, Leadership, News, Newsletters

Posted on February 12, 2018 at 8:45 AM by Susan Schneider

Apply to Join FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) sent this bulletin at 02/08/2018 05:05 PM EST...

Categories: Activities, Leadership, News, Operations/ES

Posted on May 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM by Joanna Lee

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program applications opened 1 March for the spring/summer encampment season. Over 1,200 cadets have been processed for...

Categories: Activities, Aerospace, Character, E-News, Fitness, Leadership, News, Newsletters

Posted on February 10, 2017 at 12:00 AM by Joanna Lee

The Curry Blues Voucher program has been in place for just shy of two years. Since the implementation, cadets order...

Categories: Leadership

Posted on February 5, 2016 at 12:00 AM by Joanna Lee

Read the first blog post on CAPM 36-2203 for context. Okay, drill fans. I’ve taken a lot of the feedback...

Categories: Leadership

Posted on January 19, 2016 at 12:00 AM by Donna Bass-Maraman

CAP Members: A year ago, I was asked how we can improve drill in CAP, since it’s such a great...

Categories: Leadership