Regena M. Aye

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.

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). 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.

Commands held CAP National Commander (August 17, 2024 – present)

+Senior Aircrew BadgeAir and Space Organizational Excellence AwardCivil Air Patrol Distinguished Service Medal Two bronze triangular claspsCivil Air Patrol Exceptional Service Award One silver triangular clasp and one bronze triangular claspCivil Air Patrol Meritorious Service AwardCivil Air Patrol Commander's Commendation Award One bronze service star and one silver triangular claspCivil Air Patrol Achievement AwardCivil Air Patrol Unit Citation Award One silver triangular claspGill Robb Wilson Award One silver service starPaul E. Garber Award One bronze service starGrover Loening AwardCivil Air Patrol Leadership Award Three silver service starsCivil Air Patrol Membership AwardBrigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement AwardGeneral Carl A. Spaatz AwardCivil Air Patrol Command Service Ribbon Two gold service starsCivil Air Patrol Crisis Service RibbonCivil Air Patrol Red Service Ribbon Twenty-five year longevity deviceCivil Air Patrol Search "Find" RibbonCivil Air Patrol Air Search and Rescue Ribbon One silver triangular claspCivil Air Patrol Disaster Relief Ribbon One silver "V" device and one silver triangular claspCivil Air Patrol Community Service RibbonInternational Air Cadet Exchange RibbonNational Cadet Color Guard Competition RibbonCadet Advisory Council Ribbon One silver service starCadet Special Activities Ribbon Three silver service starsCivil Air Patrol Encampment Ribbon Three silver triangular claspsCivil Air Patrol Senior Recruiter Ribbon One silver triangular clasp