U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol

Since Civil Air Patrols 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, to mobilize the nations civilian aviation resources for national defense service, 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 CAPs cadet program. Civil Air Patrols missions for America are many, and todays adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilanc...