The Nevada Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Nevada. Nevada Wing headquarters are located in Reno, Nevada.[1] The Nevada Wing consists of over 700 cadet and adult members at locations across the state of Nevada.[2]
 Nevada Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander |  Col. Brian Howard |
| Vice Commander | Col. Russell Smith |
| Chief of Staff |  Maj. Michael Cleveland |
| Current statistics | |
| Cadets | 378 |
| Seniors | 366 |
| Total Membership | 744 |
| Website | nvwg |
| Statistics as of April 2023 | |
Mission
editCivil Air Patrol executes its three primary missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for Civil Air Patrol members and the general public.[3] Website: https://nvwg.cap.gov
Always prepared, both in the air and on the ground, members of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) perform emergency services for state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. Ever vigilant, these true patriots make a difference in their communities, not only assisting in times of disaster but also searching for the lost and protecting the homeland. CAP also provides aid during humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions. CAP offers Air Force support through the conducting of light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys.
Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers, and scientists first explored their careers through CAP.
Civil Air Patrol’s awarding-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM-related careers with engaging, standards-based, hands-on curriculum and activities. It shapes the experiences and aspirations of youth both in and outside CAP’s cadet program.
Nevada Wing History
editNevada Wing was chartered on 18 December 1941 and contributed to the nation through search and rescue and military support roles during the Second World War. Since then, Nevada Wing has provided search and rescue (SAR) capabilities throughout the nation’s seventh largest state. It took the lead in the nation’s largest SAR event, the 2007 Steve Fossett Search. Read more here: https://nvwg.cap.gov/about/nevada-wings-80th-anniversary
Organization
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| Squadron | Website | |
|---|---|---|
| NV027 | Tahoe Truckee Composite Squadron | Truckee |
| NV029 | Elko Composite Squadron | Elko |
| NV047 | Carson City Composite Squadron | Carson City |
| NV054 | Reno Composite Squadron | Reno |
| NV064 | Nellis Senior Squadron | Las Vegas |
| NV065 | Henderson Composite Squadron | Henderson |
| NV067 | Douglas County Composite Squadron | Minden |
| NV068 | Humboldt County Composite Squadron | Winnemucca |
| NV070 | Las Vegas Composite Squadron | Las Vegas |
| NV077 | Vegas Valley Composite Squadron | Las Vegas |
| NV802 | Jack Schofield Cadet Squadron | Henderson |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Contact Us". Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Squadrons". Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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