Welcome to Washington Wing Diversity

 Civil Air Patrol offers full opportunities to ALL members interested in the advancement of Aerospace Education, providing Emergency Services to the community, and continuing a premier youth program (Cadet Programs) for our nation’s teenage adults. Since its inception in 1941, CAP continues to lead the way in the acceptance and inclusion of ALL Americans, no matter their background, providing equal opportunity based on individual talent and skill.

“There is no restriction on Civil Air Patrol membership because of

 race, creed, color or sex… ability to do [the] job is [the] only

consideration beyond patriotism.”

-- Major General John F. Curry, first National Commander, Civil Air Patrol --

 CAP's Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Service, and Respect
are at the heart of WAWG Diversity

Civil Air Patrol's Definition of Diversity and Inclusion

Civil Air Patrol diversity includes but is not limited to: personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical and spiritual perspectives, race, color, sex, age, religion (creed), national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, and military or veteran status.

Inclusion is the process of creating a culture where all members of the organization are free to make their fullest contributions to the success of the group, and where there are no unnecessary barriers to success.

Civil Air Patrol diversity and inclusion efforts complement but remain separate and distinct from, CAP’s Equal Opportunity compliance programs and activities.

 Diversity and Inclusion Observances

Special observances support the CAP diversity and inclusion program by highlighting achievements of members and other Americans who have contributed to CAP’s core missions, aviation and aerospace. CAP utilizes the Special Observance List used by the DOD/USAF.  This list can be found at: https://www.deomi.org/human-relations/special-observances.cfm.

CAP’s observances should feature historical aviation pioneers, current and former CAP members, and others who are associated with CAP, its history, or its missions. In addition to the special observances, every opportunity should be taken to recognize any member for their unique and noteworthy achievement, contribution or talent.