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Col. James Brogan, commander of the South Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, was recognized Wednesday with the Joint Base Charleston Volunteer Excellence Award for his outstanding commitment to volunteer service and leadership.

As thousands gathered under the live oaks for one of the Lowcountry’s most anticipated annual traditions, a group of volunteers worked quietly behind the scenes to keep the event running smoothly and the park pristine.

Cadet Col. Jackson Harold Rowe joined an elite group of Civil Air Patrol cadets Sept. 20 when he received the General Carl A. Spaatz Award, the organization’s highest honor for youth achievement, during a ceremony in Mount Pleasant.

A South Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol ground team swiftly located and silenced an emergency locator transmitter Thursday evening at Greenville Downtown Airport, preventing further interference with aviation communications in the busy airspace.

The Spartanburg Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol hosted a formal change of command ceremony Aug. 1 at American Legion Post 28, marking a significant leadership transition within the unit.

On the historic grounds of the 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, something remarkable is happening—something that defies expectations of what teenagers can do when given the opportunity to lead.

At just 18 years old, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Matilynn Vermette is already flying high — both literally and figuratively. The Civil Air Patrol cadet from Coastal Charleston Composite Squadron, South Carolina has earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, joining the elite ranks of future Navy and Marine Corps officers after securing nominations from all three of her Congressional representatives.

Encampment is an unforgettable experience—but it’s also physically and mentally demanding. Whether you’re a first-time cadet or a returning staff member, getting ready starts well before Day One. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your encampment experience.

Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Bethany Moore of the Spartanburg Composite Squadron was among 75 high school seniors recognized at the 9th Annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day, held April 23 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center in Columbus.

In a ceremony on May 24 at 10 a.m. Civil Air Patrol’s Anderson Composite Squadron was formally rededicated as the Charles Duke Jr. Composite Squadron, paying tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Brig. Gen. Charles Moss Duke Jr., a retired United States Air Force officer, Apollo 16 astronaut, test pilot, and American hero.