By Chaplain (Captain) Lindsey Moser Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol When I was studying English at a small women’s university in Virginia, I discovered the popular Catholic saint and prolific writer, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. His style, which was very eloquent and passionate, really struck me: he quickly became … Read More
Chaplain (Captain) Lindsey Moser Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol On every Christmas Eve I can remember, my family has kept a tradition of watching the 1946 Frank Capra classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. If you have never seen the movie, this film stars James (Jimmy) Stewart and Donna Reed … Read More
A series of monthly reflections on the virtues presented in the new Values for Living 2.0 Character Development program for cadets of the Civil Air Patrol. March’s focus virtue is grit. by Chaplain (Captain) Lindsey Moser, CAP Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol “Grit” is a flexible term. During the … Read More
A series of monthly reflections on the virtues presented in the new Values for Living 2.0 Character Development program for cadets of the Civil Air Patrol. February’s focus virtue is the core value of excellence. by Chaplain (Captain) Lindsey Moser, CAP Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol I have a dishwasher … Read More
Chaplain Stu Boyd provides his perspective on the fifth of the new Civil Air Patrol Five Pillars of Wellness and Resilience — the Pillar of Family. Family has many different definitions. This concludes Chaplain Boyd’s series. by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Stu Boyd Utah Wing, Civil Air Patrol Recall last September … Read More
This post begins a new series of monthly reflections on the virtues presented in the new Values for Living 2.0 Character Development program for cadets of the Civil Air Patrol. January’s focus virtue is the core value of integrity. By Chaplain (Captain) Lindsey Moser Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol In … Read More
Chaplain Stu Boyd provides his perspective on the fourth of the new Civil Air Patrol Five Pillars of Wellness and Resilience — the Pillar of Spirit. Each pillar has four focus areas associated with it, and the Pillar of Spirit includes a focus on “purpose.” Purpose is Chaplain Boyd’s topic … Read More
When the Chief of Chaplains of the Civil Air Patrol, Chaplain (Colonel) Charlie Sattgast, CAP, announced the changes to the Civil Air Patrol’s character development program, he also announced a partnership with the United States Air Force Academy’s Center for Character and Leadership Development (CCLD). During an interview with the … Read More
Sharing tips on relationships and conflict by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Stu Boyd Utah Wing, Civil Air Patrol This is the third of five articles dealing with wellness and resilience. Recalling the five pillars: Mind; Body; Relationship; Spirit; and Family – this article will focus on Relationship. Civil Air Patrol and … Read More
Reflection on the Pillar of Body Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Stu Boyd Utah Wing, Civil Air Patrol This is the second of five posts dealing with wellness and resilience. Recalling the five pillars: Mind; Body; Relationship; Spirit; and Family – this post will focus on your Body. As much as … Read More
Commander’s Call to Prayer — National Conference 2018 by Col Barry Melton, CAP, South East Region Commander I am especially grateful for this opportunity. I must admit that when Chaplain Freeman called me, he used a bit of trickery, and I thanked him for sparing my ego by not telling me how many speakers turned … Read More
A first-person account of the spiritual support given to the members and community in the wake of Hurricane Florence’s flooding in North Carolina. by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Marcus Taylor, CAP Middle East Region Deputy Chaplain The presence of the CAP Chaplain Corps was both seen and felt during the … Read More
Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Stu Boyd of the Utah Wing offers his perspectives on the new Pillar of Mind, one of the new Five Pillars of Wellness and Resilience initiative announced by CAP in September 2018. This month in our Character Development Instruction we have focused on “Wellness and Resilience.” … Read More
On 4 September 2018, national commander of the Civil Air Patrol, Major General Mark Smith, released the new Five Pillars of Wellness and Resilience model for all units for a national effort to support National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to Smith, “The five pillars are Mind, Body, Relationships, Spirit, and … Read More
(Camp Atterbury, Indiana) The third annual Chaplain Corps Emergency Services School (ChESS) took place on July 15 to 28, 2018, as part of the National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) at Camp Atterbury Indiana. During the two weeks ChESS conducted a Disaster and a Civil Air Patrol Support training course as … Read More
The following announcement about Ivan Peacock was sent from the public affairs officer for the Sumner County Cadet Squadron, Tennessee Wing, Civil Air Patrol. It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of our former Chaplain for the squadron, Ivan Peacock, this morning. His passion for … Read More
This content on the Cadet Character Essay Contest first appeared on the Virginia Wing’s social media sites The commander of the Virginia Wing, Colonel Dean Gould, recently announced the winners of the second annual Cadet Character Essay Contest. His announcement to the wing said: “Virginia Wing Members: … Read More
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Civil Air Patrol’s North Central Region (NCR) Chaplain Corps Staff College of Professional Development for 2018 took place from 23 to 26 April at the Columban Fathers Retreat Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The NCR Chaplain (Lt. Col.), Don Mikitta hosted the college which was … Read More
NER CHAPLAIN CORPS STAFF COLLEGE: Assist in local squadron tragedy by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Adma Ross, Connecticut Wing, Civil Air Patrol Arriving at the NER Chaplain Corps Staff College held at Camp Niantic, attendees learned the tragic news that a former cadet, Shalymar Herrera of the nearby CT Stratford Eagles Composite … Read More
Since 1972, the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors has authorized the wearing the USAF blue-uniform or the CAP corporate equivalent to worship services during the first weekend of the month of December which corresponds with the 1 December anniversary of the creation of CAP. The weekend is called “CAP … Read More
Civil Air Patrol Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Bobbey received the 2017 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award at a ceremony on 24 October 2017. Bobbey lives in North Carolina where he currently serves as the Deputy Middle East Region Chaplain. The Chief of Chaplain Corps for the Civil Air Patrol, … Read More
A recent “find” by the national historian of the Civil Air Patrol shows that as early as 1944, many squadrons selected a clergyman to serve as a staff officer and chaplain for the unit. The national headquarters was aware of this and shared the “administrative procedure” with prospective candidates. The … Read More
The Fall 2017 issue of the official newsletter of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps, The Transmitter, is now available for download. Some of the important topics in this edition include the following: Message from the new Chief of Chaplain Corps, Chaplain (Colonel) Charlie Sattgast Information on the September … Read More
Happy Diwali, or as it is said in Hindu, “Diwali ki Shubhkamnayein.” To all celebrating the joyous festival of Diwali, the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps wishes you a happy celebration. Diwali, or Deepvali, is the happy celebration called the “Festival of the Lights.” It is a celebration that lasts five … Read More
On the evening of Wednesday, 5 September 2017, the festival of Sukkot begins. The Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps wants to wish everyone celebrating this joyous occasion, “Chag Sameach!” Be sure to read the recent blog post on the significance of all the Jewish “High Holidays” from the perspective of … Read More
During the national conference of the Civil Air Patrol in September 2017, the chaplain corps sponsored and hosted three separate “learning labs” which helped the members of the corps and the members of CAP to learn about the work of CAP chaplains and character development instructors. All three workshops were … Read More
On Friday, 1 September 2017, at the Civil Air Patrol national conference in San Antonio, the national commander, Major General Joseph Vazquez hosted the “Commander’s Call to Prayer.” This is the complete service including the investiture and promotion ceremonies of the new Chief of Chaplain Corps, Chaplain (Colonel) Charlie Sattgast, … Read More
This article is written for an upcoming Autumn issue of the Receiver, the newsletter of the Civil Air Patrol’s Rocky Mountain Region chaplain corps newsletter. by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey Williams Region Chaplain, Rocky Mountain Region Assistant to the Chief of Chaplain Corps on Internet Technologies As announced in the August, … Read More
CHAPLAINS: A MINISTRY OF PRESENCE … This series of social media posts first appeared in February 2016. “I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling” (1 Cor. 2:3). “This ministry of presence means that we will serve people even when it might make us uncomfortable. We … Read More
To all who will celebrate Yom Kippur at sunset this evening, the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps wishes you.. “G’mar Chatimah Tovah.” .. May you be sealed for a good year. Read about the holiest day in the Jewish calendar on the article written by Lt. Col. Karen Semple of … Read More
During the national awards ceremony held at the Civil Air Patrol’s national conference in San Antonio on 2 September 2017, three members of the chaplain corps received honors as the “best-of-the-year” for their specialty. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Adma Ross, Connecticut wing chaplain, received the “Senior Chaplain-of-the-Year” award. Chaplain (Captain) Ivan … Read More
During the “Commander’s Call to Prayer” at the Civil Air Patrol national conference in San Antonio on Friday, 1 September 2017, Major General (Select) Mark E. Smith, one day away from assuming command of the organization, spoke. In his address, he discussed leadership from the perspective of Moses and Joshua. … Read More
On Friday morning, 2 September 2017, Chaplain (Colonel Select) Charlie Sattgast received the symbol of his appointment as the new Chief of Chaplain Corps of the Civil Air Patrol in a ceremony during the “Commander’s Call to Prayer” at the national conference in San Antonio. Sattgast received the stole from … Read More
Since May 2014, the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps has had a strong and vibrant social media presence that allows it to be “everywhere CAP members are.” The presence helps educate the general public to know about the volunteer service that the corps’ 900 chaplains and character development instructors are … Read More
(This article on the first character essay contest was first published in the Spring 2017 issue of The Transmitter) by Lt. Col. Timothy Miner Virginia Wing Chaplain At the combined wing and region conference on 4 April 2017, the Civil Air Patrol’s Virginia Wing awarded the first prize for its … Read More
(This article on the Jewish holidays was first published in the Summer 2017 issue of The Transmitter) A series of articles continuing from “Spring Jewish Holidays” appearing in is the Spring 2017 issue of “The Transmitter” by Lt. Col. Karen Semple CDI, Montana Wing Lt Col Semple is an Air … Read More
In April 2017, as part of its first annual writing contest for Civil Air Patrol cadets, the Virginia Wing chaplain corps honored CAP’s first “air chaplain,” Chaplain (Major General) Robert Preston Taylor, by naming an annual prize for him which honors a cadet that displays grit, perseverance, and spiritual resilience … Read More
“Shanah Tovah.” Rosh Hashanah (ראש השנה – which literally means “head of the year”) begins tonight (Wednesday, 20 September) at sunset. It is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is … Read More
On Wednesday, 30 August 2017, at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps’ Executive and Advisory Councils at the national conference, the incoming Chief of Chaplains, Chaplain (Colonel – Select) Charles “Charlie” Sattgast took the microphone to give his vision for the future of … Read More
On Saturday, 2 September 2017, at the Civil Air Patrol national conference in San Antonio, seven members of the chaplain corps received individual performance awards for their significant contributions to the corps and CAP. These members were part of a group of fifteen total chaplains and character development instructors to … Read More
On 2 September 2017, Major General Mark Smith, CAP, assumed command of the Civil Air Patrol in a ceremony at the national conference in San Antonio. He recently completed a doctoral degree in education on ethical leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. This foundation in ethics is a major component of … Read More
On Tuesday, 5 September, responding to an urgent request from the leadership of the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Civil Air Patrol chaplains will start around-the-clock support and a ministry-of-presence to the workers and volunteers staffing the nation’s heart of its disaster … Read More
The Summer 2017 issue of the official newsletter of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps is now available for download. Some of the important topics in this edition include the following: Farewell message from the out-going Chief of the Chaplain Corps, Chaplain (Colonel) James “Jay” Hughes Introduction of the in-coming … Read More
Maj. Gen.-Select Mark Smith, incoming CEO/national commander, has tapped Chaplain (Colonel-Select) Charlie Sattgast to serve as the new chief of chaplains of the Civil Air Patrol beginning 2 September. The current chief, Chaplain (Col.) James “Jay” Hughes will pass the chief’s stole/scarf during a streamed investiture ceremony to be held … Read More
During the months of January and February 2017, the first shipments of a new, optional Civil Air Patrol chaplain scarf / stole were sent to some chaplains who are making the choice to wear the vestment. The first publicly available design will be reversible navy blue and silver gray … Read More
The capability of Civil Air Patrol chaplain corps personnel to respond and support the Emergency Services mission is improving. From 22 to 28 January 2017, chaplains and Character Development Instructors from around the country attended the first “train-the-trainers” course to support a new curriculum for Civil Air Patrol Mission Chaplains … Read More
by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Paul Ward Chief, Operations and Plans Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps The Civil Air Patrol Chief of Chaplains and a team of six others visited the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) from 6 to 10 February 2017 to meet with and learn … Read More
Colonel John M. Knowles, CAP, commander of the Middle East Region, gave the address during the Commander’s Call to Prayer at the CAP National Conference in August 2016. He spoke about servant leadership. Here is his talk. What greater place is there to talk about servant leadership then the … Read More
Civil Air Patrol’s Chaplain Corps is supporting the “Be There” Campaign of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office during September, designated as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the U.S. Chaplains and character development instructors are using a wide variety of outreach efforts to educate the organization’s membership about the issue. … Read More
On National Aviation Day, August 19, the nation celebrates the anniversary of the birthday of Orville Wright. Starting this Friday, NASA invites you to join the celebration of flight and everything it makes possible by taking our Orville flying squirrel along with you and posting a picture with the hashtag … Read More
2016 Southeast Region Chaplain Corps Staff College (SER CCSC) Chaplain, Lt Col Marcus L Taylor, 2016 SER CCSC Director The 2016 Southeast Region Chaplain Corps Staff College (2016 SER CCSC) was held on base at the Moody AFB, Georgia, from 09 – 12 May 2016, with our travel days to … Read More
As the sun rose over Allen C. Perkinson Airport/Blackstone Army Airfield in Blackstone, VA, on Sunday, 24 April 2016, members of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps from the Middle East Region joined with local clergy to perform the first “Blessing of the Fleet” ceremony for over twenty aircraft … Read More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, visited Civil Air Patrol Headquarters on May 4, 2016 and met with the Chief of the CAP Chaplain Corps, Chaplain, Colonel Jay Hughes. Chaplain Hughes had the opportunity to brief the Secretary on the roles and readiness of the CAP Chaplain … Read More