Regena M. Aye
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  Civil Air Patrol |
| Service years | 1989-present (CAP) |
| Rank |  Major General, CAP |
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Regena M. Aye is a major general and the 26th National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol. Maj. Gen. Aye succeeded Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka as National Commander on August 17, 2024. She leads nearly 70,000 members across the U.S. in fulfilling CAP's congressionally chartered missions of Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education, including Homeland Security as a member of the United States Air Force's Total Force. She was previously the National Vice Commander and North Central Region Commander.
Education
General Aye earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Baker University, attending from 1990 to 1994. She later obtained a Master of Arts in history from Emporia State University, attending from 1996 to 1998. She returned to Baker University to pursue a Doctor of Education in educational leadership, earning the degree between 2008 and 2016.[1]
Civil Air Patrol
General Aye began her CAP career in 1989 as a cadet and earned the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award in 1992, the highest achievement in the CAP Cadet Program.[2]
After becoming a senior member, Aye served as Kansas Wing Commander from 2008 to 2012. In 2013, she was appointed North Central Region Vice Commander, serving until 2016, when she assumed the role of North Central Region Commander, a position she held until 2020. In 2021, she was named National Vice Commander under Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, serving until 2024. While serving as National Vice Commander, she advised the National Commander as a member of the CAP Command Council and the CAP Senior Advisory Group (CSAG).[2]
Following her service as vice commander, in April 2024, the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors appointed General Aye to a three-year term as National Commander and CEO, which commenced on August 17, 2024.[2][1] As National Commander, she serves as the highest-ranking CAP officer, overseeing the organization's operations and advising the CAP Board of Governors, the organization's governing body.[3]
Commands held
- CAP National Commander (August 17, 2024 – present)[2]
- CAP National Vice Commander (August 2021 – August 2024)[2]
- North Central Region Commander (May 2016 – May 2020)[2]
- North Central Region Vice Commander (January 2013 – May 2016)[2]
- Kansas Wing Commander (May 2008 – May 2012)[2]
Awards and decorations
Aye's awards and decorations include[4]:
See also
References
- ^ a b Cambron, Jong (2024-06-13). "Baker grad and faculty member to lead Civil Air Patrol". Baker Alumni Association. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, National Commander/CEO". Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, National Commander/CEO. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "Organization of CAP" (PDF). www.gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Regena Aye". www.gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-03. Retrieved 2025-11-30.