1. National CAP Briefing National CAP Briefing Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC Mr. Don Rowland, CAP/CO

2. Youth Programs Youth Programs

3. STEM STEM STEM initiatives reach over 25,000 cadets and 350,000 K-12 students nationwide.

4. Career Exploration Career Exploration 30+ National Cadet Special Activities inspire cadets to pursue many other careers.

5. CyberPatriot CyberPatriot CAP teams have taken home top awards in this national competition every year since its inception.

6. ACE ACE Aerospace Connections in Education touches the lives of 14,000 K-6 kids in 28 states annually.

7. Congressional Gold Medal The Congressional Gold Medal is a top story in CAP’s 73-year history.

8. Missions and Technology Missions and Technology Last year, CAP performed over 660 search and rescue missions and saved 85 lives.

9. Air Defense Exercises Air Defense Exercises CAP helps train fighter units all over the country to defend our nation.

10. Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Aerial photography is one of CAP’s top emergency service missions.

11. Counterdrug Counterdrug CAP’s missions also include a major role in counterdrug activity.

12. Safety Safety “The pursuit of safety isn’t just a priority. It is the central guiding value of everything we do.” - CAP National Commander

13. New vehicles 2014 – 35 2015 – 59 New planes 2014 – 21 C-172s (2015 delivery) 2015 –17 $33M in communication equipment 871 computers in FY14 Support from the USAF Support from the USAF

14. Community Service Community Service CAP’s annual community volunteer service is valued at over $158 million.

15. The Future The Future

16. Recruiting and Retention Recruiting and Retention Member recruitment is a top national initiative.

17. Professional Development Professional Development Professional development is being revamped to enhance members’ leadership skills. 2016 National Staff College 3-10 April 2016 Maxwell AFB

18. Cadet Program Initiatives 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.

19. CAP Foundation  What better way to recognize a CAP member who has made a real difference in your unit than to purchase a brick for the Heritage Park.  Bricks with 3 lines of text and 6 lines are available on the CAP Foundation website: www.capfoundation.com  All proceeds go to the Cadet Programs Permanent Endowment held by the Foundation.

20. CAP Foundation Continued Resources for CAP Units  The Development office and the Foundation are resources available for assistance.  Combined Federal Campaign application support and grant writing assistance.  Employer matching gift programs.  Scholarship opportunities through the CAP Foundation.  Estate Planning and gifts in memorial.

21. Sharing Our Stories Sharing Our Stories Branding and other media initiatives enhance CAP’s public awareness.

22. 2016 National Conference 11-13 August Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Convention Center Save the Date

23. Citizens Serving Communities… Semper vigilans!