About

About CAP
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, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, 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.

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 80-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
 
Mission/Vision Statement
Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures

Core Values
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.

Minnesota Wing
Minnesota Wing is part of North Central Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri).

Crow Wing Composite Squadron
Crow Wing Composite Squadron is one of 24 squadrons in the state. One squadron is cadet-only, one squadron is senior-only, and the remaining 22 squadrons are a composite of both cadets and seniors.