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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
We’re on a mission to remember, honor and teach. Join us by sponsoring a wreath to be placed in honor of a veteran this December. We’ll ensure that their sacrifice is remembered yet again and passed on to a new generation of Americans.
OUR MISSION
“Supporting America's communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space and cyber power.”
Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s vigilant citizen volunteers are 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 education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers and scientists first explored their careers through CAP.
The Cadet Oath
I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will
attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly,
and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Answering the call
Always prepared, both in the air and on the ground, members of the Civil Air Patrol perform emergency services for state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. Ever vigilant, these true patriots make a difference in their communities, not only to assist in times of disaster but also to search for the lost and protect the homeland.
PHOENIX PIRATE BEARS
The Phoenix Pirate Bears are members who are trained and qualified in any of CAP'S ES (Emergency Service) mission areas. These include Ground Team, Aircrew and Mission base trained personnel. We have members who are also Skills Evaluators in all areas which provide us the unique opportunity of having in-house training.
AEROSPACE EDUCATION
The future of Aerospace
Civil Air Patrol’s awarding-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation and STEM-related careers with engaging, standards-based, hands-on curriculum and activities. It shapes the experiences and aspirations of youth both in and outside of CAP’s cadet program.