Fort Worth Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for emergency services, aerospace education, cadet development, and disaster relief missions nationwide.
As the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, Civil Air Patrol members volunteer their time, expertise, and leadership to serve their communities through emergency response, aerospace education, and cadet development programs.
“Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures.”
CAP’s nearly 60,000 members support missions nationwide while promoting aviation, leadership, STEM education, and community service.
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Civil Air Patrol members perform emergency services missions for local, state, and federal agencies through search and rescue, disaster response, aerial reconnaissance, communications support, homeland security operations, and humanitarian missions.
CAP’s award-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM careers through engaging curriculum, flight experiences, and hands-on educational opportunities for youth and educators nationwide.
Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program develops youth into dynamic leaders through leadership training, aerospace education, physical fitness, character development, mentorship, and hands-on leadership experiences.
About Our Squadron
As a composite squadron, our unit focuses on cadets, cadet sponsor members, and active adult members. Weekly meetings primarily support the advancement of cadets through the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
Additional meetings and training opportunities may also be scheduled for senior members based on mission and operational needs.
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Interested in Joining?
Whether you are interested in emergency services, aviation, aerospace education, leadership development, or serving your community, Civil Air Patrol offers opportunities for both youth and adults.
Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force and a member of the Total Force.
CAP operates a fleet of over 550 aircraft and thousands of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) while performing approximately 90% of inland search and rescue missions tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.
CAP benefits the nation with an estimated economic impact of more than $200 million annually.
CAP also supports homeland security, disaster relief, aerospace education, and youth leadership development nationwide.
Civil Air Patrol’s Congressional Charter is outlined in Title 36, U.S.C.
CAP’s charter defines the organization’s purpose to:
Mission Statement:
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
Motto:
Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)
Contact the Fort Worth Composite Squadron or explore cadet membership opportunities today.
