Mission Statement
The USAF Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol is looking for Patriotic Citizens that wish to serve their community, state and nation. Opportunities include: Aerospace, Emergency Response, Search and Rescue, Cyber Security, and Youth Development. Adults Volunteers: Though Civil Air Patrol is known for its flying missions, CAP adults members, known as Senior Members, do so much more than just fly. In disaster-both natural and man caused, our members fill vital roles, including: Air Crew, Aircraft Maintenance, Ground Teams, Communications, Logistics, Supply, Legal, IT and Cyber Defense, Public Affairs, Transportation, and Finance, just to name a few. Youth Volunteers: The CAP Cadet Program is a year-round program where Cadets fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape, and push themselves to new limits. If you're dreaming about a career in aviation, space, or the military, CAP's Cadet Program is for you.
Description
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 60,000 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.
