Commander Col Joseph R. Winter Squadrons 26 Seniors 791 | Chief of Staff Lt Col Brenda A. Reed Cadets 783 | |
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Vice Commander Lt Col Christopher J. Howell and Lt Col John Henderson | ||
The Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol (abbreviated MDWG) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Maryland. Its headquarters are located in Woodstock, Maryland. The Maryland Wing oversees 26 primary subordinate squadrons located throughout the state, including 2 school enrichment programs.
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Mary Feik Achievement
The Mary Feik Achievement is awarded for successfully completing the requirements associated with Achievement 3 in Phase I of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program; it includes promotion to the grade of Cadet Senior Airman. Mary Feik, who was an active member of the Annapolis Composite Squadron, resided in Annapolis, Maryland, until her passing in June 2016. Col. Feik was known for giving an aerospace education related presentation at the annual Tri-Wing Encampment sponsored by Maryland Wing.
Spaatz Award Achievement
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 the Civil Air Patrol.
First awarded in 1964, only 0.5% of CAP cadets ever earn the Spaatz award. Maryland ranks 8th among the 50 U.S. states in the number of Spaatz awards earned (1st - Florida; 2nd - Illinois; 3rd - California; 4th - New York; 5th - Pennsylvania; 6th - Ohio; 7th - Texas). Award recipients from Maryland include: