national cap briefing national cap briefing maj gen joseph vazquez, cap/cc mr. don rowland, cap/co
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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!