| From the National Commander | Civil Air Patrol History | I Want to Join! | ||
| In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. | Ready to join CAP as an active member? Click here for a step-by-step guide on becoming a member. |
Civil Air Patrol enjoys a proud legacy of selfless sacrifice and service to country and community that spans decades.
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