Events

Gray Flag 24 -26 Oct 2025 Registration is open!

Great Lakes Region Emergency Services Competition!

Dates: 24-26 October 2025

Location: Fort Custer Training Center - Augusta, MI.

Meals: TBD - Further info will be announced with registration

Lodging: Lodging will be provided by Great Lakes Region, in Base Housing for all Staff, Air, sUAS, and Communications

Attendees. Ground Team attendees will be housed at the Bivouac site.

Requirements: Must be qualified in chosen ES Rating at time of registration

Registration: Registration opened on 01 June 2025 and will close on 01 September 2025

Each wing may have:

2 Aircrews

2 sUAS

1 Comms

1 Ground Team

In addition to competition teams, staff are needed in the following areas:

Air Operations

Ground Operations

Communications

Mission Safety Officer

Logistics

Finance/Admin

Public Affairs

All members interested in competing should contact their respective Wing ES or Ops Staff to inquire about signing up.

Regards,

Maj Ian K. Burkett
Deputy Chief of Staff - ES
FEMA Region IV Air Liaison
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary