Civil Air Patrol, founded on December 1, 1941, is a vigilant organization of citizen Airmen committed to serving America. Originally established to protect the nation's shorelines from invading German U-boats during World War II, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that conducts emergency service missions in the air and on the ground. As an Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP works alongside the military to search for the lost, provide comfort during disasters, and ensure homeland security. With 56,000 members, CAP selflessly devotes time and expertise to their communities, while also promoting aviation and aerospace STEM education and shaping future leaders through their cadet program. CAP's missions for America are diverse, and its members continue to uphold the organization's 75-year legacy of service to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide. The CAP Cadet Program offers year-round opportunities for young individuals to fly, learn leadership skills, engage in physical activities, and challenge themselves. Adult volunteers can also contribute by participating in homeland security, disaster relief, and counterdrug missions at the request of government agencies. For those interested in supporting CAP without becoming a member, they can become a Friend of CAP and contribute to the organization's service to communities and the nation. CAP's core values of integrity, respect, excellence, and volunteer service guide the behavior and actions of its members, ensuring ethical conduct and a strong moral compass.
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