Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, as a way to protect the nation’s shorelines from invading German U-boats, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
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| Civil Air Patrol Cessna 206 (Civil Air Patrol photo by: 1st Lt. Rommel Anacan) |
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
If you're interested in Civil Air Patrol, the men and women of Squadron 150 invite you to join us at our next squadron meeting. We meet most Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pma at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB). Because Los Alamitos JFTB is an active military installation please click here for what you need to know prior to entering the base.
