WASHINGTON, D.C. — District of Columbia government agencies are mobilizing personnel, equipment and other resources in anticipation of possible severe weather this weekend. The National Weather Service reports that the District could be affected by wind and rain related to tropical storm Hanna. The current forecast indicates the possibility that the western edge of the storm may impact the District with minimal wind and rain on Saturday and Sunday.

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency today, directing state agencies to take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the health and safety of Virginians from the potentially damaging effects of Tropical Storm Hanna.

As school doors swing open, students have a terrific opportunity to look forward to – the Team America Rocketry Challenge. Registration is now open for the world's largest rocket contest challenging participants to compete for $60,000 in prizes and scholarships and a trip to next year's international air show in Paris.

The U.S. Army will celebrate 100 years of military aviation Sept. 6 at Fort Myer, Va., which will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be an opening ceremony with service flyovers and a ceremonial military pageant at Summerall Field at 10 a.m. Parking for the general public will be at the Pentagon North Parking Lot (Boundary Channel Drive at Washington Boulevard) and the Navy Annex (Columbia Pike and S. Joyce Street), and shuttle busses will transport attendees to and from Fort Myer all day beginning at 8:15 a.m. Pedestrian may enter Fort Myer through both Wright and Henry Gates. For more information, click here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Hurricane Gustav moves closer to the Gulf Coast, Civil Air Patrol members are making preparations to safeguard CAP assets and preparing to respond to requests for assistance after the storm makes landfall. National Capital Wing is on alert to provide assistance to CAP's Southeast Region if needed.

Lt. Col. Richard Cooper, mission scanner and wing vice commander, prepares a mission log and digital camera before take-off to take aerial photos of a simulated disaster area Aug. 23. Photo by Maj. Paul Cianciolo

Arlington Composite Squadron’s Jake Dang, right, is presented the Billy Mitchell Award and is promoted to cadet second lieutenant July 17 by Lt. Col. Janon Ellis, wing director of cadet programs. The cadet milestone is named after a pioneer in aviation and an early supporter of an independent Air Force. Photo by 1st Lt Mary Sherrer

If you are a Civil Air Patrol cadet and assigned as a squadron staff member, then the Cadet Leadership School is for you!  It will prepare you to become a more effective leader and teach you how to manage a successful cadet program run by cadets.  The deadline to submit your name is fast approaching...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter was elected national commander of Civil Air Patrol Aug. 7 by unanimous vote of CAP's National Board.  Brig. Gen. Reggie Chitwood was elected national vice commander of Civil Air Patrol.