Civil Air Patrol distinguished itself by meritorious achievement in the execution of Operation Pulse Lift, one of the most exhaustive and effective life-saving missions in its storied 82-year history. Civil Air Patrol personnel supported the unprecedented donation, collection, and transportation of blood using more than 800 members nationwide. The operation highlighted CAP's close partnership with the American Red Cross Blood Services.

In honor of Veteran's Day, the Civil Air Patrol was asked to present the colors for the children of Legacy School in Mesa.

The presentation of colors is "a military tradition in which a color guard carries flags to show respect and patriotism at ceremonies an events.

The Falcon Field Composite 305 presented colors in honor of Veteran's Day.

Falcon Field Squadron 305 Cadets posted colors at Scottsdale Airport for a Celebration of Life ceremony.

On Q! Held their annual Christmas party last Friday. Once again the event was a great success with good food, staff, friends, and family gathered to share end-of-year memories. The highlight of the evening was the White Elephant gift exchange.

The 2023 Arizona Civil Air Patrol Wing Conference was held June 2-3 in Prescott.

The guest speaker was the inspirational Dr. Sian Proctor a geoscientist, explorer, space artist, and astronaut.

The time has come for Jeff to hang up his hat! Family and friends celebrated with Jeff in the poolside garden of Katie’s beautiful home. His next chapter? Life coaching. Congratulations!

Mark and Terri were married on February 15 at Chase Field Ballpark. The field is home of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. The ceremony was followed by a reception with close friends at the beautiful Va Bene Italian restaurant.

Witnesses for the wedding were sons Benjamin and Michael.

On Q - Arizona's #1 Property Management & Real Estate Investment Company held its annual Christmas party last week. Highlights of the night were: the great food and an ugly sweater contest, but the white elephant gift exchange took center stage.

GATHERING OF FRIENDS: Nearly thirty friends shared hamburgers cooked by Ralph and a potluck of salads and desserts while swapping stories and watching kids run around. Once the sun went down, the fireworks came out - sparklers, smoky snakes, and the real stuff were lit at the end of the driveway. Shooting towers of colored lights, sparks, and the sound of rockets rang out. I think the adults had as much fun, maybe more than the kids did! It was a good day, and the kids made it extra special!

2022 The Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol Conference was held May 23-24 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors and HQ Staff made a tour of the Arizona Commemorative Air Museum at Falcon Field this morning. They were there to see the new Civil Air Patrol display that had been recently installed as part of the museum.

"Today I marry my best friend" the one I laugh with, dream with and live for!” - Annie and Lawyer, March 11, 2022

Lu Byrd, a Marine Corp veteran celebrating his 94th birthday, had a once-in-a-lifetime birthday surprise on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

ON Q! held their annual Christmas party Friday night with music, good food, friendship, and a great Christmas gift exchange.

"Mazal Tov"

Juliette and David were married at the Malibu West Beach Club on August 9th with family and friends as witnesses.

Rick was remembered by family and friends at West Valley Christian Church in West Hills, CA, on January 31, 2021. Rick was a God-loving man who excelled in all that he did. Rick loved to work, cook, travel, and collect things - he loved his family, friends, art, music, flying drones, and the fish pond. Rick would help anyone who came to him with a problem or question. Rick entered eternal life after a lengthy battle with cancer.

January 14, 1947 – December 16, 2020

On Q Property Management held its annual holiday party Friday night with great food, music, and one of the best white elephant gift exchanges ever!

Carl Thomas Mattera was born on April 28, 1927, and passed into eternal life on November 17, 2020 at his home. Poppi is survived by his four children, fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. As we commemorate his 93+ years, we also celebrate a man guided by his love for family, honesty, loyalty, and faith.

April 28, 1927 - November 17, 2020

During her years on this earth, Maria Luisa was a strong life-force, devoted to God and Family. She died peacefully at home, in the warm embrace of her children. She is survived by her brother John Mares, her life-partner Carl Mattera, her four children, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Her memory will live on in them.

May 29, 1927 – August 2, 2020

Another wonderful morning taking photos of a couple who really look good together. We went to three locations and had so much fun!

Summer graduations and family gatherings make for memorable pictures.

Congratulations to Victor on his graduation from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelors Degree in Public Health.

June 2020

Dominic "Eddie" Saraceno transitioned to the Lord's Care on May 3, 2020. He made it to his 92nd "Leap Day" birthday last February which was celebrated in typical Saraceno style. Born on February 29, 1928, he lead a life demonstrating to his family everything that God the Father would have wanted for his children's earthly father. He spent his years selflessly devoted to his kids and grandkids. He was honest, funny, the King of "one-liners" and believed in hard work, perseverance, and punctuality - he was the hero of the family.