About Us

Civil Air Patrol, as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, and, as a humanitarian, non-profit organization, has garnered the support and commitment of its volunteer members nationwide and has answered the nation’s “call to action” to prepare our nation’s youth to be patriotically and technologically prepared for the global aerospace demands of the future. CAP’s AE Program has embraced a 21st century leadership role with continually restructured, revised, and re-energized products and programs relevant to current standards of learning and tomorrow’s workforce needs. AE’s interdisciplinary products and programs engage youth in an applicable, inquiry-based learning framework that supplements core subjects and enhances traditional learning. These academic standards-based products and programs are provided to educator members at no cost.

To recognize outstanding efforts of its members who promote Aerospace/STEM Education across the nation, CAP provides an array of local and national AE awards for outstanding cadets, senior members, and educator members. To support the education of its members, CAP offers flight and academic scholarships and college credit to CAP cadet members, as well as specific regional and national training events and workshops for CAP AE Officers and educator members.