About our Squadron

Mission/Vision Statement

Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures

Core Values

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.

1. Aerospace Education
   • Promotes STEM and aviation-related learning in schools and communities
   • Offers resources and training for educators
   • Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Orientation Flights—commonly called O-Flights—are one of the most exciting and educational experiences offered to cadets in the CAP Cadet Program
   • Hosts events like the High-Altitude Balloon Challenge and flight academies

2. Cadet Programs
   • Youth ages 12–21 participate in leadership training, aerospace education, and physical fitness
   • Includes summer encampments, flight experiences, and character development
   • Many cadets go on to military or aviation careers, though it's not required

3. Community Service

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) offers a robust Community Service Information Program that encourages cadets to engage meaningfully with their communities while developing leadership skills and living out CAP’s core values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.

4. Emergency Services
   • Conducts ~90% of inland search and rescue operations in the U.S.
   • Provides disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and homeland security support
   • Operates a fleet of light aircraft and ground vehicles for rapid response

• Includes summer encampments, flight experiences, and character development
• Many cadets go on to military or aviation careers, though it's not required
• Challenge and flight academies

Who Can Join?

• Cadets: Ages 12 to just under 21
• Senior Members: Adults 18 and older
• Aerospace Education Members (AEMs): Educators who use CAP materials but don’t wear uniforms or attend meetings