Today we celebrate Civil Air Patrol becoming a part of the U.S. Air Force Total Force in 2015. CAP members are part of the Total Force along with the regular Air Force, Guard, and Reserve. #CivilAirPatrol #TotalForce
Civil Air Patrol
Non-profit Organizations
Maxwell AFB, AL 21,388 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.
- Website
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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
Updates
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Cadets and staff from 20 wings, along with a squadron based in Germany, explored aviation careers and business relations at Civil Air Patrol’s Aviation & Aeronautics Business Academy. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, New York, hosted the academy. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet
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More than 50 Civil Air Patrol cadets from 27 wings spent a week studying STEM-related topics at our annual National Cadet Engineering Technology Academy at Middle Tennessee State University. The cadets learned about aerospace, engineering technology, physics and astronomy, data science, concrete and construction management, geosciences, biology, chemistry, data sciences, and mechatronics. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet #STEM
Engineering Tech Academy Focuses 50+ Cadets on STEM
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A team from our Arizona Wing captured first place in Civil Air Patrol's Southwest Region Cadet Competition. Oklahoma and Louisiana wing teams followed in second and third places. Get the details at https://bit.ly/3WFGDyH. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet
Arizona Team Captures Southwest Region Cadet Competition
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Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol units and members recognized with top honors at our 2024 National Conference last weekend in San Antonio. Get the details at https://lnkd.in/gFrjHxRY. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPNC24
Top Members Honored for CAP Service at National Conference
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Maj. Gen. Regena Aye assumed command of Civil Air Patrol on Aug. 17 during the organization’s National Conference in San Antonio. Aye previously served as CAP’s national vice commander in support of Maj. Gen. Edward Phelka, whose three-year term as national commander/CEO ended with the change of command ceremony on the last day of the conference. 🔊 Sound on for the meaning behind the ceremony. Read more at https://lnkd.in/evE6eNTy. #CAPNC24 #CivilAirPatrol
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It's National Aviation Day, when we celebrate Orville Wright’s birthday and the growth and advancements being made in aviation. Do you know any Civil Air Patrol pilot who has earned the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA? Let us know in the comments. This award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years. #CivilAirPatrol #GoFlyCAP #NationalAviationDay
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Civil Air Patrol’s blood donation collection mission, Operation Pulse Lift, was recognized with the 2024 Air Forces Northern Command (AFNORTH) Commander’s Award at CAP's National Conference in San Antonio. The award is presented annually to the most meritorious CAP mission of the previous year. Lt. Col. Jean Marie Nixon accepted the award on CAP’s behalf from Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel Clayton, First Air Force (AFNORTH) deputy commander. This CAP mission potentially saved more than 36,000 lives last year. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ezjdzAez. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission #TotalForce
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On National Nonprofit Day, we salute our Civil Air Patrol supporters, such as Lt. Col. John Lierenz. He is a second-generation cadet whose father flew for CAP and who has been active in our Delaware Wing more than 43 years. "I find that CAP keeps me going — it gives me a purpose in life,” Lierenz said. #CivilAirPatrol #NationalNonprofitDay
Delaware Wing's Lierenz: 'I Want to Continue to Make an Impact'
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A shoutout to our amazing 2024 CAP National Conference title sponsor, Textron Aviation. Watch this video to see how their support is fueling our success. #CAPNC24