Civil Air Patrol window decals

[afgeo4]

So driving around I always see the college and military window strips on the back windows (I have the U.S. Air Force one myself). I've never seen a Civil Air Patrol or now U.S. Civil Air Patrol one. Anyone know who makes those?

[IceNine]

You could probably get something like that made from

www.cafepress.com

If you get that let us know I would love something like that!!!

[Stonewall]

That's a pretty good idea and probably one that would make money.

I bet some of the same people that say "having a DOD decal makes me a target of terrorism" are the same people that have 5 stickers on their back window telling the world everything from their branch of service, what they do in the military and a few skills to boot.

I'm not a fan of stickers so much, but I have one helluva sticker collection in a box.  I tend to put stickers on everything except my car.  Nalgene water bottle; gear locker at the Guard, locker at work, clip boards, radios, coolers, helmets; you name it, I'll put a sticker on it.

I always wanted "qualification" stickers made for CAP.  Like how they've got jump wings, aviation wings, etc.  I'd probably even put my "CAP 201 File" on my rear window.  Just a smaller sticker, maybe 2" x 2" or 3" x 3".  Silverish in color.  That would be cool.

[trekkindave]

If you do a search of "civil air patrol" a bunch of stuff come sup

[Stonewall]

Did a google search for "civil air patrol decals" and the first company that came up is less than a mile from where my squadron meets.

http://militarybest.com/ciairpade.html

They've got quite a variety of CAP decals, but I find it ironic that they have my old squadron and wing, but not more of the popular ones.

[afgeo4]

Did a google search for "civil air patrol decals" and the first company that came up is less than a mile from where my squadron meets.

http://militarybest.com/ciairpade.html

They've got quite a variety of CAP decals, but I find it ironic that they have my old squadron and wing, but not more of the popular ones.

this website didn't have any window strips at all...

[IceNine]

That site is pretty sweet,  But how about the old magnetic decals that said "official Business" etc.  For those times I get stuck in my truck on a mission?

[afgeo4]

That site is pretty sweet,  But how about the old magnetic decals that said "official Business" etc.  For those times I get stuck in my truck on a mission?

I was looking for those last week, but neither Hock nor Vanguard carry them anymore.

[floridacyclist]

As active as I am in ARES and CAP, I've never felt the need for "Official business" type decals. My EOC ID card they gave me before New Orleans has always been sufficient and even when they sent me to MS, they gave me a little rearview mirror hanger thing that didn't matter...they still checked my ID card.

I admit I had a pretty good laugh at a buddy of mine who showed up with more decals than Jeff Gordon plastered all over his truck....they checked his ID too.

That doesn't stop me from having my CAP license plate and my "Support Search and Rescue...GET LOST!" bumper sticker on my back window along with a few ham radio and sailing stickers, but it's more about pride in being part of a good group than anything. of course, on my old car, it helped hold the thing together, but that's a different story.

[IceNine]

Understood, but Joe Blow farmer has no clue what is going on when a random truck pulls up asking him about airplanes and landing strips.  These just serve as a little more solid evidence that we are legit

[floridacyclist]

Around here, advertising that you're from the gummint ain't always the best course of action LOL.

Everything from shine to weed comes out of the swamps and coastal wetlands.

Most of the locals have enough respect for and curiousity about a military-appearing uniform to at least ask before shooting

[Stonewall]

Understood, but Joe Blow farmer has no clue what is going on when a random truck pulls up asking him about airplanes and landing strips.  These just serve as a little more solid evidence that we are legit.

That's what I use my visor LED red/blue light for.








Kidding....

[pixelwonk]

WIWG has 'em.  Funny, the designer never got one though. *grumble*

It was created before the command emblem changed, so ...meh.
The grey background is actually clear in the decal.

[afgeo4]

WIWG has 'em.  Funny, the designer never got one though. *grumble*

It was created before the command emblem changed, so ...meh.
The grey background is actually clear in the decal.

well... who printed them for ya? spill the beans!

[TankerT]

WIWG has 'em.  Funny, the designer never got one though. *grumble*

It was created before the command emblem changed, so ...meh.
The grey background is actually clear in the decal.

Well... your friendly neighborhood chief of staff has you covered... the holder of the decals has promised to mail you out a few in the next few days.

[TankerT]

WIWG has 'em.  Funny, the designer never got one though. *grumble*

It was created before the command emblem changed, so ...meh.
The grey background is actually clear in the decal.

well... who printed them for ya? spill the beans!

You don't want to know.  We had so many problems with that company, it wasn't funny.  I mean... really, really, really had problems.

[pixelwonk]

* tedda doesn't know, anyway.

[trekkindave]

Cool site, until national finds it and sends  a stop production order like they did with 1800nametape.com

[mikeylikey]

One of those stickers for the car window comes in the new cadet and senior member binders I think? 

[Pylon]

I'd much rather see window clings versus a sticker or decal.

[mprokosch11]

Both of my parents have the CAP widow decals on their car. I remember they bought them from the hock 2 years ago.

[mikeylikey]

I'd much rather see window clings versus a sticker or decal.

Thats what they are, window clings, not stickers that come in those binders.  HEck, if you call NHQ I betcha could get some!

[JohnKachenmeister]

What I'd like to see are those front license plates with CAP wings on them.  They have them for the AF/Army/Navy, why not us?

(Because then Vanguard would be keeping customers satisfied, and THAT would violate the contract with NHQ!)

[mikeylikey]

The old bookstore used to sell those.  Let me see if my buddy still has his, and is willing to part with it. 

[afgeo4]

I'd much rather see window clings versus a sticker or decal.

Thats what they are, window clings, not stickers that come in those binders.  HEck, if you call NHQ I betcha could get some!

Clings as in static? I want actual clear sticker window strips like the Wisconsin Wing's pictured earlier in the thread, but I want one that just says U.S. Civil Air Patrol, without the MAJCOM.

[pixelwonk]

They're colorforms

[TankerT]

They're colorforms

I am more of a fan of shrinky-dinks...

[JC004]

I'd much rather see window clings versus a sticker or decal.

Thats what they are, window clings, not stickers that come in those binders.  HEck, if you call NHQ I betcha could get some!

Clings as in static? I want actual clear sticker window strips like the Wisconsin Wing's pictured earlier in the thread, but I want one that just says U.S. Civil Air Patrol, without the MAJCOM.

You might be pushing your luck there.  There is the option of going underground and doing a production of them yourself.     Or ask Tom at the Hock?  Orrrrr, ask Vanguard, but I wouldn't stake my life on that.  Heck, the CAP item that I think is the most expensive in their inventory (the $300 CAP sword) isn't even on the web site.  What kind of business decision is THAT?

[IceNine]

We have a sword!?!?!?  I want it, Can I attach it to my cummerbund on my Mess Dress?  Is there an approved Zorro Training plan?

[Pylon]

Clings as in static? I want actual clear sticker window strips like the Wisconsin Wing's pictured earlier in the thread, but I want one that just says U.S. Civil Air Patrol, without the MAJCOM.

Yeah, I would also enjoy a rear-window strip with "Civil Air Patrol" or some such nonsense on there.  But it would be great if it were a static cling, rather than an adhesive decal.

[pixelwonk]

Heck, the CAP item that I think is the most expensive in their inventory (the $300 CAP sword) isn't even on the web site.  What kind of business decision is THAT?

no pics... never existed.

[Stonewall]

Orrrrr, ask Vanguard, but I wouldn't stake my life on that. 

Don't ask Vanguard.  I asked, since they now make CAP and Military badges, if they could make military badges in white on blue.  Their [emailed] response was "you aren't allowed to wear military badges on your CAP uniform".  Even after I cited the regulation stating that we could, they basically said I was wrong.

Yeah, bad idea.  Never go with Vanguard!

Underground, the only way to go.

[afgeo4]

Clings as in static? I want actual clear sticker window strips like the Wisconsin Wing's pictured earlier in the thread, but I want one that just says U.S. Civil Air Patrol, without the MAJCOM.

Yeah, I would also enjoy a rear-window strip with "Civil Air Patrol" or some such nonsense on there.  But it would be great if it were a static cling, rather than an adhesive decal.

I think there should be AUX ON and AUX OFF static decals. That way you can change them up.

[JC004]

Heck, the CAP item that I think is the most expensive in their inventory (the $300 CAP sword) isn't even on the web site.  What kind of business decision is THAT?

no pics... never existed.

Vanguard doesn't have pictures.  Basically, I believe they etched the Air Force sword with fun CAP stuff.  They're $300, item number CAP030, and they'll personalize it for another $20.  I was going to get one to wear around all the time (once an owed credit clears to my account, and I have more $).  Pineda was presented one last year at the Conference.  They had one at my wing conference last October, but I don't remember all the details - I was too busy being angry about money Vanguard owed me at the time.

[afgeo4]

Heck, the CAP item that I think is the most expensive in their inventory (the $300 CAP sword) isn't even on the web site.  What kind of business decision is THAT?

no pics... never existed.

Vanguard doesn't have pictures.  Basically, I believe they etched the Air Force sword with fun CAP stuff.  They're $300, item number CAP030, and they'll personalize it for another $20.  I was going to get one to wear around all the time (once an owed credit clears to my account, and I have more $).  Pineda was presented one last year at the Conference.  They had one at my wing conference last October, but I don't remember all the details - I was too busy being angry about money Vanguard owed me at the time.

Can we get a clarification please... The item is a Civil Air Patrol Sabre, not a sword, right? The USAF doesn't have a Sword, it has a Sabre.

[Stonewall]

The USAF doesn't have a Sword, it has a Sabre.

Just because the AF calls it a sabre, doesn't mean it really is a sabre.

Definition of Sword vs. Saber:

The dictionary defines a sword as "a weapon consisting typically of a long, often straight or slightly curved, pointed blade, having one or two cutting edges, that is designed for thrusting or cutting."

The same dictionary defines a saber as "a heavy cavalry sword with a slightly curved blade, sharpened on one side, with a thick back edge and a hand guard."

Straight-blade pieces are swords:  the Army NCO Sword, the Navy Officer Sword, the Air Force Sword, and the Coast Guard Officer Sword.

Air Force Academy: Swords or Sabers

The Air Force Academy piece is technically a "sword" because it is straight and not curved. Since the USAFA was "spun off" from West Point when the USAF became a separate service around 1950, we believe the Air Force Academy "Saber" confusion is a result of the West Point confusion.

Other worthless info...

The spelling of "sabre" hails from the Old World and remains the European spelling. Early field manuals and writings from the 19th century in the U.S. also used the "Army Sabre" spelling. By the turn of the 20th century, U.S. manuals began to use the spelling of "saber".

[JohnKachenmeister]

You guys are kidding about the sword, right?  I remember on another site we all got a laugh out of a photo of a CAP cadet with a sword.

Vanguard doesn't really sell a CAP sword, do they? 

[JC004]

Heck, the CAP item that I think is the most expensive in their inventory (the $300 CAP sword) isn't even on the web site.  What kind of business decision is THAT?

no pics... never existed.

Vanguard doesn't have pictures.  Basically, I believe they etched the Air Force sword with fun CAP stuff.  They're $300, item number CAP030, and they'll personalize it for another $20.  I was going to get one to wear around all the time (once an owed credit clears to my account, and I have more $).  Pineda was presented one last year at the Conference.  They had one at my wing conference last October, but I don't remember all the details - I was too busy being angry about money Vanguard owed me at the time.

Can we get a clarification please... The item is a Civil Air Patrol Sabre, not a sword, right? The USAF doesn't have a Sword, it has a Sabre.

This is a sword.  UK's summary about covers it.  The AFA sword is the AF sword with AFA etching.  This is the same deal, IIRC.  For the record, I like sabers better.  Air Force sword:

You guys are kidding about the sword, right?  I remember on another site we all got a laugh out of a photo of a CAP cadet with a sword.

Vanguard doesn't really sell a CAP sword, do they? 

They exist!  I held one!  If a cadet buys the sword, said cadet should leave it at home and hang it somewhere nice.  If sold to a cadet, they should have a ribbon attached to them that says "DON'T FREAKING WEAR THIS."

[Stonewall]

From decals to swords...

In the Army, Officers carry Sabers and NCOs carry swords.

Well, they don't actually carry them around.  It's more of a ceremonial thing.

Army NCO (straight sword)


Army Officer (curved saber)

[afgeo4]

Anyone know where one can get a CAP sword sticker? If not, know where I can get a CAP one?