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The posts below include news releases, media advisories, and other stories about the members and missions of the Civil Air Patrol Hawaii Wing.
(Maui, Hawai’i) On 13 August 2023 at 8:15 am, A Hawaiʻi Wing aircrew from Lyman Field Civil Air Patrol flew in a CAP aircraft from Hilo International Airport headed towards West-Maui to broadcast a public service announcement over the CAP aircraft loudspeaker system informing listeners between the Kaanapali and Kapalua areas where residents could obtain food, water, and supplies at Napili Plaza in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.
(Maui, Hawai’i) On August 9 at 9:10 a.m., the Hawaiʻi Wing Civil Air Patrol from Maui Composite Squadron and Lyman Field Composite Squadron conducted two aerial surveys, capturing shocking photos and videos of the extensive damage caused by the Maui brush fires. Additionally, they documented and provided detailed information for damage assessment and search and rescue operations at various locations on the island.
(Honolulu, Hi) – On May 17, 2023, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, the Association for the United States Army at their annual LANPAC Symposium & Exposition and the Hawai’i chapter of Military Order of Foreign Wars presented two of Hawai’i Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets with an award for their submission of their essay on the Vietnam War.
(Honolulu, Hi) – On May 14, 2023, the Hawai’i Wing Civil Air Patrol Maryknoll Cadet Squadron and the Honolulu Police Explorers participated for a second year in the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony helping to recognize and pay respect to Hawaii’s fallen law enforcement officers by reading the names of our fallen officers, which agency they served, and end of their watch while laying a rose on their plaques.
(McMinnville, OR) – Blasting off this weekend at the Evergreen Aviation Museum with a full range of challenges and activities, April 28th to 30th, the Pacific Region Civil Air Patrol hosts its 5th annual Region Cadet Competition. Twelve cadet teams representing Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington gather to compete for bragging rights and two winners will be selected to represent the Pacific Region to compete for the national title.
The Civil Air Patrol Hawaii Wing was recognized and presented an Honorary Certificate by the Honorable Council Member Calvin Say and the City and County of Honolulu City Council for 75 years of service to the City and County of Honolulu. Watch the media presentation below:
(Wahiawa, Hawai’i) – Col. Stacy Haruguchi, Hawai’i Wing Civil Air Patrol commander, presented the 53d Space Operations Squadron, Detachment Delta, and their volunteer members with a certificate of appreciation for their support in educating and partnering with the Hawaii Wing CAP cadets and senior members, offering a look into their operations at their Wahiawa facility, Jan 14, 2023.
Kona, Hawaii - On December 17th, the Civil Air Patrol Cadets of the Kona Composite Squadron along with the sponsors named below, participated in the 12th year of supporting Wreaths Across America and placing 612 wreaths at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. This is a tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery and hundreds of other veterans’ cemeteries across the country during the holidays. The mission – to Remember, Honor, and Teach about the sacrifices made by our veterans – has captured the hearts and minds of many communities across the country.
Honolulu, Hawai’i – On 16 December & 17 December, Hawai’i Wing Civil Air Patrol U.S. Airforce Auxiliary unit (CAP) volunteers responded to a request for aerial support from the Fourteenth Coast Guard District (USCG) to assist in a search and rescue mission of a missing aircraft.
As Mauna Loa continues to erupt, the Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol is monitoring its activity from the sky. Lt. Col. Dana McLaughlin, the Hawaii Wing Director of Emergency Services and Incident Commander, joined Good Morning Hawaii to talk about the organization’s response, so far, to the eruption.
