What is Civil Air Patrol?
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, as a way to protect the nation’s shorelines from invading German U-boats, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
What is Civil Air Patrol?
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, as a way to protect the nation’s shorelines from invading German U-boats, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
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Great article about PA Wing Encampment, featured quotes from 1007’s own TSgt. Kenny
MIDDLETOWN, PA, UNITED STATES 06.26.2018 Story by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp 193rd Special Operations Wing MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Civil Air Patrol cadets visited the 193rd Special Operations...
Recap of PA Wing Cadet Training Schools, Summer 2018
The Pennsylvania Wing Encampment (ENC) has been in existence for over 50 years. At one time there were four Encampments: Willow Grove, Fort Indiantown Gap, Hawk Mountain, and Pittsburgh....
We’re at PA Wing’s CTS Encampment!
Squadron 1007 is proud of our cadets that are currently attending PA Wing's CTS Encampment! Today, they toured US Army Aviation's: A Company 2-104th GSAB. They also learned about Cyber...
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Nevada Cadet Trailblazes with Willing Hands, Tender Heart
By any standard, Dana Surwill is a trailblazer.Trailblazers take risks. They put service before self. They face criticism – like the kids say, haters gonna hate.And they achieve while accomplishing...
Gliding in Germany: Overseas Cadets Introduced to Unpowered Flight
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CAP sUAS Mission Leads to Rescue of Florida Boater Trapped After Ian
Images supplied by Civil Air Patrol’s small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) team for the Federal Emergency Management Agency resulted in the morning rescue Oct. 4 of a person trapped in a boat in a...