Civil Air Patrol
ORGANIZATION: CIVIL AIR PATROL / Clearwater Composite Squadron, SER-FL-447
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Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. In its Air Force Auxiliary role, CAP performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief, and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state, and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in CAP's Cadet Program. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.
The Civil Air Patrol- Group 3 has fourteen units in the Tampa Bay area. Our units are dedicated to assisting our local community through a myriad of emergency services and operational missions. We also focus on teaching a new generation about aerospace and its impact on our future. A variety of other positions are available as well.
Meeting nights are Thursday / 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Benefits:
- Access to leadership training and opportunities.
- Formal recognition of training, qualification, and experience through CAP's Specialty Tracks
- Training and mentoring available from Wing, Region, and National members.
- Networking and training at Wing, Region, and National Conferences.
More opportunities with CIVIL AIR PATROL / Clearwater Composite Squadron, SER-FL-447
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About CIVIL AIR PATROL / Clearwater Composite Squadron, SER-FL-447
Location:
1000 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765, US
Mission Statement
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
Description
In January 1942, German submarines began attacking merchant vessels along the East Coast. With the military unable to respond in force, CAP established coastal patrol flights to deter, report and prevent enemy operations. CAP’s wartime record ensured its postwar future. On July 1, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed Public Law 79-476, incorporating the organization. Following the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the armed services, Truman signed Public Law 80-557, establishing CAP as the Air Force’s civilian auxiliary on May 26, 1948.
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, ushered CAP into a new era of homeland defense. The following day, a CAP Cessna 172, the only nonmilitary aircraft allowed in the nation’s airspace, provided emergency management officials the first high-resolution images of the World Trade Center site. Nationwide, CAP volunteers transported blood and medical supplies, provided communication and transportation support and assisted state and federal officials.
On Aug. 28, 2015, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force chief of staff, announced CAP officially a member of the U.S. Air Force’s Total Force, joining the regular, guard and reserve forces as American airmen. CAP’s work in response to hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and other emergencies has continued to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness and potential of dedicated volunteers who embody the CAP motto: Semper Vigilans . . . Always Vigilant.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 N Hercules AveClearwater, FL 33765
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2023
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Disaster Response
- Recruiting
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- In many ways, Civil Air Patrol lends itself to serving from home & outside the normal meeting times, in addition to the weekly meetings.
- In addition to position-specific duties, all members are encouraged to participate in Civil Air Patrol’s Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and Cadet Program missions.