If you're attending EAA AirVenture in this week, stop by our national exhibit at #54/55 in Gateway Aviation Park. You'll also see Civil Air Patrol members from our Wisconsin Wing and National Blue Beret cadet special activity working in many different areas of operation supporting air show and fly-in. #CivilAirPatrol #OSH24
Civil Air Patrol
Non-profit Organizations
Maxwell AFB, AL 21,083 followers
Volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
About us
Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and as such is a member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 555 single-engine aircraft and 2,250 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and performs about 90% of all search and rescue operations within the contiguous United States as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Often using innovative cellphone forensics and radar analysis software, CAP was credited by the AFRCC with saving 108 lives last year. CAP’s 56,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. As a nonprofit organization, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace education using national academic standards-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education resources. Members also serve as mentors to over 23,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs.
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https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
External link for Civil Air Patrol
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Maxwell AFB, AL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1941
- Specialties
- Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Homeland Security, Youth Programs, Aerospace Education, Counterdrug, STEM, general aviation, Cyber, youth leadership, Disaster Response, and Volunteers
Locations
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Primary
105 South Hansell Street
Building 714
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332, US
Employees at Civil Air Patrol
Updates
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A first for Civil Air Patrol — the outgoing national commander and CEO, Maj. Gen. Edward Phelka, and his incoming successor, Brig. Gen. Regena Aye, received the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award as CAP cadets. They are committed to presenting as many Spaatz awards as possible in person. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet
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Our Texas Wing supported the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Civil Air Patrol's involvement included imagery flights and assessment missions using aircraft equipped with specialized camera systems aimed at providing crucial situational awareness and support for first responders and relief organizations across affected areas. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ejn-fBQJ. 📷 A Civil Air Patrol aerial photo provides a detailed view of Hurricane Beryl's impact in a residential area. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission #Beryl
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Col. R. Jason Bailey — CAP’s national executive officer the past three years — has been named as the next national vice commander by Brig. Gen. Regena Aye, Civil Air Patrol’s next national commander/CEO. Bailey’s primary duty as national vice commander will be to help Aye lead CAP’s 68,000 volunteers in fulfillment of the organization’s emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. #CivilAirPatrol
Bailey, National Executive Officer, Named Next National Vice Commander
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In our role as United States Air Force auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol conducts the Rated Preparatory Program to help train aspiring pilots who are active-duty personnel. Learn more in this article from CAP Volunteer magazine. #CivilAirPatrol #GoFlyCAP
Volunteer Magazine Spring 2024: Prep School for Pilots
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A shout out to Cisco Networking Academy, SiriusXM Aviation, and Vanguard Industries, Inc., all gold-level sponsors of our 2024 Civil Air Patrol National Conference, which will be held Aug. 16-17 in San Antonio. Sponsors and exhibitors are welcome. Gain visibility for your brand while making a meaningful impact on aerospace education, youth development, and emergency services across our nation. Get more details at https://bit.ly/3TOxFgX. #CAPNC24 #CivilAirPatrol
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Civil Air Patrol's orientation flight program, better known as "O-flights," can provide a CAP cadet's first opportunity to experience flight. Every cadet under 18 is eligible for 10 O-flights, including five in a powered aircraft. Learn more about our youth aviation programs in this article from the latest issue of CAP Volunteer Magazine at https://bit.ly/45TDdfZ. #CivilAirPatrol #GoFlyCAP #CAPCadet
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Our Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) program marked its 16th year by exceeding 100,000 students for the 2023-2024 school year. This K-6 curriculum is ready-to-teach and includes background information, hands-on activities, assessment tools, and links to explore lesson topics further. Civil Air Patrol has helped educate more than 638,000 youth in every state and in Department of Defense schools in Europe since it began. Read more about this program and its top achievers at https://bit.ly/4eOZAHA. 📷: Kyle Adams, one of two ACE Students of the Year, works on a balsa glider at Palm Beach Day Academy in Palm Beach, Fla., in the 2024 National ACE Teacher of the Year class. #CivilAirPatrol #STEM
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A big shoutout to our incredible sponsors who not only contribute to our conferences but also support scholarships for deserving cadets. 🎉 https://bit.ly/3K5GUVK #CivilAirPatrol #CAPNC24
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Our Silvered Wings series by Maj. Ron Finger features historic Civil Air Patrol aircraft such as this Cessna 150 — a two-seat, tricycle-gear general aviation aircraft designed for flight training, touring, and personal use. Our Kentucky Wing flew N4423U. Read more at https://bit.ly/3RT7aae. #CivilAirPatrol #GoFlyCAP