046: The Mission of Civil Air Patrol on Maui – Cadets, Emergency Response & STEM for Local Schools

Guest: Darryl Ng, Civil Air Patrol – Maui

In this episode, Meg speaks with Darryl Ng of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) about the incredible programs CAP operates on Maui—from youth training to emergency response to STEM education for local teachers. They also discuss the upcoming Wreaths Across America event honoring veterans at Makawao Veterans Cemetery on December 13, 2025.

In this episode, you will hear about:

1. STEM Programs for Cadets

• Maui cadets participate in hands-on STEM activities including building rockets, drone training, and monthly aerospace education sessions.

2. Adult Volunteer Emergency Services

CAP's adult volunteers support real-world emergency and disaster operations on Maui.

Volunteers can train in:

• Incident Command System (ICS) operations within Hawaii Emergency management
• Aircrew roles, such as Mission Observers, Mission Scanners, and Pilots
• Air photography 
• Ground teams for moving supplies, assisting at shelters, and locating emergency locator beacons 

3. STEM Kits for Teachers

Teachers in grades K-12 receive:

• A lifetime membership for $35
• Ability to order two STEM kits per year, such as drone kits, telescopes, and flight simulators, that they get to keep

Bonus: Every participating teacher receives an annual orientation flight. CAP tailors the flight to what the teacher is currently teaching—for example, microclimates, geography, or ecosystems.

4. Wreaths Across America – Makawao Veterans Cemetery, December 13, 2025

Each year, CAP leads the Maui Wreaths Across America ceremony.

2025 Event Details:

• Date: December 13, 2025
• Time: Ceremony begins at 12:00 PM (arrive early)
• Location: Makawao Veterans Cemetery
• Volunteers help present wreaths and speak aloud each veteran's name in gratitude.

This year, CAP has 450 wreaths sponsored. At the event, donations are two wreaths for the price of one ($17).

How to Donate or Learn More:

• maui.cap.gov – look for the red Wreaths Across America button
• Or search "Maui" on the Wreaths Across America site
• Supporters may choose Civil Air Patrol or Sea Cadets as the sponsorship group

6. Connect With Civil Air Patrol

• Website: GoCivilAirPatrol.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maui57th
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiwgcap
  
  

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