Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Command staff | |
Commander | Col Robert Freese |
Vice Commander | Lt Col Jamie Griffith |
Current statistics | |
Cadets | 886 |
Seniors | 468 |
Total Membership | 1,354 |
Website | inwg |
Statistics as of December 31, 2023 | |
The Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol [1] (abbreviated INWG) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Indiana. Its headquarters is located in Terre Haute, Indiana. [2] The Indiana Wing involves 1,354 adult and youth volunteers organized into five group headquarters, a legislative squadron, and twenty-five total subordinate squadrons located throughout the state, including four School Enrichment Programs. Civil Air Patrol's 2nd largest cadet squadron, the Anderson Preparatory Academy Cadet Squadron (GLR-IN-803), is located in Anderson, Indiana. [3]
Indiana Wing performs Civil Air Patrol's three key missions: [4] emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aerospace education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth.
Indiana Wing supports Civil Air Patrol's Emergency Services missions by flying eight Civil Air Patrol aircraft, small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and operating twenty vehicles. The Wing operates 19 high-frequency (HF) stations, and 16 very high-frequency (VHF) repeaters and 177 VHF base and mobile radios. [5] Indiana Wing is involved in search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.
Indiana Wing offers the CAP Cadet Program [6] in a number of communities across the state, and provides a free orientation flight program that flew 277 cadets in 2023. Of the 2023 flights, cadets were provided 348 powered orientation flights and 52 glider orientation flights.
Support for CAP's Aerospace Education mission includes outreach to schools, education for cadets, and participation in local aviation events. [7] [8] As part of CAP's Aerospace Education program teachers who join Civil Air Patrol as an "Aerospace Education Member" may receive a flight in CAP aircraft [9] as well as free national academic-standard aligned books, STEM kits, and award programs. [10] The AEM program has a one-time only fee with no requirement for meeting attendance and uniform wear -- and is available for home schools. Additionally, Indiana Wing maintains a hot air balloon for aviation education and community outreach.
Indiana Wing is organized into a wing headquarters unit, five group headquarters overseeing 25 squadrons, and a legislative squadron. In addition, the Anderson Preparatory Academy Cadet Squadron reports directly to the wing headquarters.
Four group headquarters are aligned with Indiana's Department of Homeland Security districts [11] and have oversight for the squadrons within those districts. The fifth group headquarters oversees units within school districts.
Group | Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes | |
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XII | IN-002 | Monroe County Composite Squadron | Bloomington | ||
I | IN-036 | Valparaiso Composite Squadron | Valparaiso | ||
I | IN-049 | St Joe Valley Cadet Squadron | Nappanee | ||
V | IN-069 | Col James H. Kasler Senior Squadron | Greenwood | ||
I | IN-084 | Lafayette Composite Squadron | West Lafayette | ||
I | IN-085 | Ferrier Cadet Squadron | Camden | ||
III | IN-086 | Grant County Cadet Flight | Gas City | ||
V | IN-123 | Weir Cook Cadet Squadron | Indianapolis International Airport | ||
XII | IN-126 | Falcon Composite Squadron | New Albany | ||
I | IN-144 | La Porte Senior Squadron | La Porte | ||
XII | IN-181 | 181st Composite Squadron | Terre Haute | ||
V | IN-184 | Shelbyville Composite Squadron | Shelbyville | ||
V | IN-193 | Indianapolis Senior Squadron | Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport | ||
III | IN-201 | Fort Wayne Composite Squadron | Fort Wayne | ||
III | IN-205 | 205th Composite Squadron | Muncie | ||
V | IN-206 | Eagle Composite Squadron | Indianapolis Executive Airport | ||
I | IN-211 | Lake County Cadet Squadron | Lake Station | ||
XII | IN-214 | Bakalar Composite Squadron | Columbus | ||
XII | IN-216 | Patoka Valley Cadet Squadron | Huntingburg | ||
XII | IN-220 | River City Cadet Squadron | Evansville | ||
III | IN-223 | Anderson Composite Squadron | Anderson | ||
V | IN-228 | Ft Benjamin Harrison Composite Squadron | Greenfield | ||
V | IN-802 | Titan Cadet Squadron | McKenzie Career Center | School Enrichment Program | |
Direct Report to Wing HQ | IN-803 | Anderson Preparatory Academy Cadet Squadron | Anderson Preparatory Academy | School Enrichment Program | |
I | IN-806 | John Adams High School Cadet Squadron | South Bend | School Enrichment Program | |
Direct Report to Wing HQ | IN-999 | Indiana Legislative Squadron | Indianapolis | General Assembly Members and their Staff |
Commander's Name | Period of Service | |
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Col Walker W. Winslow | 1941–1949 | |
Col Walter B. Smith | 1949-1950 | |
Col Merle L. Denney | 1950-1952 | |
Col Wayne W. Ricks | 1952-1955 | |
Lt Col Sumner M. Sadler | 1955-1956 | |
Col Stanley H. Arnolt | 1956-1959 | |
Col Donald H. Lessig | 1959-1961 | |
Col Cecil W. Armstrong | 1961-1962 | |
Col John W. Richards | 1962-1964 | |
Col M. Fred Wood | 1964-1966 | |
Col Kenneth Lebo | 1966-1970 | |
Col M. Fred Wood | 1970-1972 | |
Col James N. Mahle | 1972-1977 | |
Col Jack R. Hornbeck * | 1977-1981 | |
Col Edwin D. DesLauries | 1981-1983 | |
Col George W. Young | 1983-1987 | |
Col Peter C. Crasher | 1987-1989 | |
Col Paul Bergman ** | 1989-1991 | |
Col Joseph S. Gilkey II | 1991-1992 | |
Col Edward F. Mueller | 1992-1995 | |
Col Larry W. Landick | 1995-1998 | |
Col Glenn A. Kavich | 1998-2002 | |
Col Charles Greenwood | 2002-2006 | |
Lt Col John Bryan *** | 2006-2007 | |
Col W. Mark Reeves | 2007-2010 | |
Col Richard L. Griffith *** | 2010-2013 | |
Col Matthew R. Creed * | 2013-2016 | |
Col Philip Argenti | 2016-2020 | |
Col Robert W. Freese | 2020-2023 | |
Lt Col Aaron Angelini | 2023-2024 | |
*Went on to serve as Great Lakes Region Commander. **Went on to serve as Great Lakes Region Commander and National Commander in the grade of Brigadier General. |
The General Carl A. Spaatz Award is the highest award in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program. The award honors General Carl A. Spaatz, who was the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and the second National Commander of Civil Air PatrolAir Patrol.
First awarded in 1964, only 0.5% of CAP cadets ever earn the Spaatz award. Indiana Wing ranks 18th among the 50 U.S. states in the number of Spaatz awards earned. Award recipients from Indiana include:
Award # | Spaatz Recipient | Award Date |
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24 | David G. Ehrman | 20-Sep-66 |
81 | Bruce A. Newell | 8-Jan-69 |
181 | Michael K. Hayden | 8-Sep-72 |
235 | Christine O. McKannon | 7-Sep-73 |
252 | Melvin K. Hayden | 26-Dec-73 |
253 | Stephen G. Atkins | 26-Dec-73 |
346 | Gregory A. Moore | 29-Aug-75 |
358 | Michael D. Duke | 3-Nov-75 |
441 | Ronald F. Reimer, Jr | 14-Oct-77 |
497 | Michael J. Caylor | 4-Jan-79 |
498 | George F. Williams | 4-Jan-79 |
565 | David M. Finkel | 9-Feb-81 |
597 | John M. Thackston | 9-Mar-82 |
611 | Michael T. Orr | 14-Jun-82 |
612 | David J. Amin | 14-Jun-82 |
623 | Peter J. Conte | 12-Nov-82 |
665 | John P. Moorman | 30-Sep-83 |
679 | Chris T. Conte | 9-Jan-84 |
705 | James L. Daniels | 3-Aug-84 |
850 | Patrick K. McLaughlin | 8-Jun-87 |
852 | Mathew M. Roush | 11-Aug-87 |
972 | Mark C. Rusk | 12-Jan-90 |
1022 | Thomas C. Judd | 21-Aug-90 |
1061 | Thomas A. Valentine, Jr. | 13-May-91 |
1068 | Andrew D. King | 24-Jun-91 |
1178 | Michael J. Noffze | 6-Jul-93 |
1196 | Nora L. Stephenson | 8-Dec-93 |
1199 | David B. Dennis | 24-Jan-94 |
1228 | Richard L. Griffith* | 24-Oct-94 |
1262 | John F. Bryan* | 31-Jul-95 |
1273 | Charles A. Greene | 29-Sep-95 |
1317 | Christopher C. Curtis | 19-Dec-96 |
1318 | Kathy L. Hoverman | 13-Dec-96 |
1329 | Jamie L. Foote | 27-Aug-97 |
1338 | Kelly L. Waelde | 15-Aug-96 |
1365 | Jason T. Attinger | 28-Apr-98 |
1454 | Noel R. Schutt | 19-Mar-02 |
1470 | Meaghan N. Patten | 9-Aug-02 |
1488 | David E. Bass | 13-Feb-03 |
1507 | Philip M. Foust | 27-Jun-03 |
1646 | Kate A. Whitacre | 13-Jun-07 |
1708 | Daniel A. Fowl | 20-Aug-08 |
1724 | Thomas A. Redfield | 10-Jan-09 |
1849 | John-Paul W. Franks | 10-Jul-12 |
1865 | Christopher Weinzapfel | 9-Dec-12 |
1867 | Elizabeth A. McClamrock | 12-Jan-13 |
1874 | Sierra D. Parsons | 9-Mar-13 |
1957 | Nathan C. Shinabarger | 14-Jun-14 |
1964 | Jason S. Reed | 18-Jul-14 |
2050 | Luke Grace | 13-Jun-16 |
2253 | Kamryn T. Schmidt | 10-Aug-19 |
2354 | Tom L. Huynh | 27-Jun-21 |
2437 | Brayden M. Schrock | 29-Dec-22 |
2457 | Miriam A. Carpenter | 12-May-23 |
* Subsequently Indiana Wing commander. |
Under Indiana law, private employers whose businesses are within the borders of Indiana are forbidden from disciplining their employees who are members of the Indiana Wing, if those employees miss work in order to respond to an emergency as a part of Civil Air PatrolAir Patrol. [14] Private employers are only exempted from this rule if they designate an employee as an "essential employee to the employer," and the state commander of the Indiana Wing must be notified. [15]
The State of Indiana [16] and all political subdivision of the state [17] do not have a right to seek an exemption to giving Civil Air Patrol employees leave time by designating them an "essential employee to the employer." Rather, they are forbidden from penalizing any employee who takes leave from their work responsibilities to respond to a Civil Air Patrol mission.
All Indiana secondary school students, whether public or private, are entitled to leave from school to participate in Civil Air Patrol training and missions. Schools are forbidden by law from marking these students as absent or penalizing them in any way. [18]
The awards and decorations of Civil Air Patrol are "designed to recognize heroism, service, and program achievements" of members of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) of the United States of America. The CAP is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. These awards are made to improve the esprit de corps of members. These awards are all worn in the form of medals or ribbons and all are considered civilian decorations. Civil Air Patrol regulations allow them to only be worn and displayed on appropriate CAP uniforms.
Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol (MNWG) is one of 52 Wings of Civil Air Patrol and helps fulfill Civil Air Patrol's core missions in Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes members from all backgrounds. The program is established as an organization by Title 10 of the United States Code and its purposes defined by Title 36.
Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its headquarters (HQ) is located in Granite, Maryland on the site of a former Nike Missile Base (BA-79). Granite is a tiny unincorporated community just northwest of Woodstock; the missile base and HQ have a listed mailing address of 3085 Hernwood Road Woodstock, MD. The Maryland Wing oversees 26 primary subordinate squadrons located throughout the state, including four school enrichment programs. The wing currently has a fleet of 11 aircraft made up of Cessna 172s, 182s, 206 and a Gippsland GA-8 Airvan. More than 1,400 members serve in Civil Air Patrol’s Maryland Wing.
The Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, commonly referred to as "Mass Wing", is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its headquarters is located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. MA Wing reports to Northeast Region CAP, which reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Delaware Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in the state of Delaware. Delaware Wing headquarters is located at Dover Air Force Base. It comprises seven squadrons from Claymont to Georgetown, and a unit just over the border in Elkton, Maryland. Delaware Wing is abbreviated as DEWG. As a federally chartered organization, CAP has 3 primary missions as instructed by Congress. The missions include providing aerospace education and training for all of its members, teaching leadership skills to Delaware youth, and performing various domestic emergency services for the United States of America in a noncombatant capacity.
The Civil Air Patrol's Washington Wing is the highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in the state of Washington. Its headquarters are located in Pierce County, Washington at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis–McChord near Tacoma, Washington. Washington Wing oversees 27 primary subordinate squadrons located throughout the state.
The Georgia Wing (GAWG) is a subdivision of the Civil Air Patrol which oversees its operations in Georgia. They provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs within the state. Georgia Wing headquarters are located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. Georgia Wing is often referred to by its members as "GA-Wing".
Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson Space Force Base, and the wing is under the command of Col Michael Fay.
The New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of New Mexico. Its headquarters is located at Kirtland AFB, and the wing is under the command of Col Andrew F. Selph. Supporting the Commander of New Mexico Wing are Lt Col Michael Eckert as Wing Vice Commander, and Lt Col Dennis Hunter as Chief of Staff.
The Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Tennessee. The Wing headquarters are located near Signature Flight Services (FBO) on McGhee Tyson airport in Alcoa, Tennessee. The Tennessee Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at over 30 locations across the state.
Florida WingCivil Air Patrol (CAP) is part of Southeast Region (SER) and the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Florida. Florida Wing headquarters is on the Sun 'n Fun campus located at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Florida Wing consists of over 3,500 cadet and adult members at over 66 locations across the state of Florida. Col David Panzera assumed command from Col Luis Negron on April 6, 2024, at the Florida Wing Conference in Orlando, Florida.
California Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of California. California Wing headquarters are located in Van Nuys, California. California Wing consists of over 3,000 cadet and adult members at over 77 locations across the state of California.
The Illinois Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Illinois. Illinois Wing Headquarters is located in West Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at 25 locations across the state of Illinois. "Together we all succeed!"
The Iowa Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Iowa and is part of CAP's North Central Region. The Iowa Wing headquarters is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Wing consists of over 360 cadet and adult members at 9 locations across the state of Iowa. They operate a total of 7 single-engine aircraft and 1 glider, which flew a total of 975 flight hours in 2022.
The Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Michigan. Michigan Wing headquarters are located in Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,200 cadet and adult members at over 42 locations across the state of Michigan.
The Missouri Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Missouri. Missouri Wing headquarters are located in Whiteman Air Force Base. The Missouri Wing consists of over 800 cadet and adult members at 28 locations across the state of Missouri.
The North Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of North Dakota. North Dakota Wing headquarters are located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The North Dakota Wing consists of over 200 cadet and adult members at over 7 locations across the state of North Dakota.
The Wisconsin Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Wing headquarters are located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Wing consists of over 1000 cadet and adult members at multiple locations across the state of Wisconsin.
Members of Civil Air Patrol are assigned various ranks, the titles and insignia of which are based on those used by the United States Air Force. Each grade and insignia corresponds to an equivalent United States Air Force enlisted rank insignia and an equivalent officer rank insignia.