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  • Washington Civil Air Patrol Members Test Crisis Response in Statewide Exercise: “The Perfect Storm” Washington Civil Air Patrol Members Test Crisis Response in Statewide Exercise: “The Perfect Storm”By Capt Jessica Jerwa and Lt Col Jeffrey A. Lustick, Washington Wing Public Affairs, published June 22, 2017 McCHORD FIELD, Wash. – Civil Air Patrol members from around the state are participating in a multi-day training exercise this weekend, beginning Thursday, June 22, and concluding Sunday, June 25. The Pierce County Airport-Thun Field (PLU) in Puyallup, Wash., will serve as the mission base, while five remote staging areas will be activated across the state including Yakima, Spokane, Walla Walla, Bellingham, and Vancouver. According to Colonel James Furlong, Commander of Washington Wing, “We are calling it the ‘Perfect Storm,’ and it is a training exercise to ...
    Posted Jun 24, 2017, 8:41 AM by Jessica Jerwa
  • Employee Volunteer Grants! Get your unit paid by your employer while you volunteer! Have you checked with your employer's HR department to see if they have a charitable matching program? For example, Bank of America, Boeing, and Microsoft each have programs that will donate to your unit in exchange for your volunteer time! Talk to your HR department, then contact wawgpao@wawg.cap.gov​ if you have any questions on how to get started! It's almost like getting paid to volunteer! Bank of AmericaBank of America employees and retirees volunteer thousands of hours globally in our neighborhoods each year. In fact, more than 3,000 charitable organizations benefit from our employees and retirees’ dedication each year. To honor those who ...
    Posted Jun 16, 2017, 10:10 AM by Jessica Jerwa
  • Cadet First Lieutenant Mai Le accepts Air Force Academy Appointment By Senior Member Brandi Mitchell, Bellingham Composite Squadron Cadet First Lieutenant Mai Le has accepted appointment to the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2021!The Air Force Academy is among the most selective colleges in the United States. Many Candidates for admission are judged on their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, athletics, and character. To gain admission, candidates must also pass a fitness test, undergo a thorough medical examination, and secure a nomination from a U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative in the candidate's home district.The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve ...
    Posted May 30, 2017, 2:46 PM by Jessica Jerwa
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AEROSPACE EDUCATION

CAP defines aerospace education (AE) as "that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society." The aerospace education programs are designed to promote an understanding and appreciation for the importance of aviation and space exploration to our society and national security.


CADET PROGRAMS

Throughout the Cadet Program, emphasis is placed on teamwork and leadership. Cadets are mentored through individualized study, preparation, instruction, and attainment. Each phase of the Cadet Program focuses on leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character development.

These areas of achievement are 
implemented through trained Cadets and adult 'Senior Members' who work collectively and individually with each Cadet. The program is primarily oriented toward meetings and activities held at local units or "Squadrons". Some of these activities include aircraft orientation flights, model airplane building, drill teams, model rocketry, search and rescue, and survival training.
CAP's talents have augmented the Air Force in search and rescue (SAR) and disaster relief/disaster preparedness since CAP's formation in 1941. CAP emergency services' primary mission objective is to save lives and relieve human suffering. 

To be effective, the lives of CAP personnel performing the mission must be safeguarded. CAP demands professionalism in organization, training, and mission execution to accomplish this service. Only qualified members are allowed to participate in actual missions. The emergency services mission includes search and rescue and disaster relief operations.

In Washington State, CAP primarily works with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Search and Rescue office for search and rescue operations and with numerous Federal, State, and Local agencies for other missions in times of need.