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Serving Communities

Through their experiences as Civil Air Patrol cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens, always ready to join with adult members in helping their neighbors when disaster strikes, on the way to becoming tomorrow's leaders.

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Saving Lives

Civil Air Patrol conducts 90% of inland search and rescue in the U.S., as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and other agencies. 

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Shaping Futures

Civil Air Patrol's aerospace education programs promotes aerospace, aviation and STEM-related curriculum, activities, and careers in the nation's classrooms.

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Operation Pulse Lift

Every blood unit provided through Civil Air Patrol's Operation Blood Lift collection campaign potentially saves three lives. 

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Save the Date

Join your fellow CAP members, senior leadership, and special guests as we gather Aug. 15-17 in San Antonio for CAP’s annual National Conference and triennial national Change of Command. Sponsorships available.

2024 National Conference Learning Session proposals are being accepted through March 21. Click here for more information.

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