Who we are

Civil Air Patrol

Since the 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 Statement
Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures
 

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

Lynchburg Composite Squadron

Lynchburg Composite Squadron and the other 1500 squadrons across the country serve their communities through three congressional assigned key missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services. Both youth and adults train for and participate in various rolls and duties. Each mission is unique, but part of Civil Air Patrol’s purpose is to be always ready to support its members and communities.

Civil Air Patrol Geographical Regions:

CAP is organized into eight regions which are subdivided into 52 wings. These wings are the 50 U.S. states plus the National Capital and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Each wing is further divided into groups, squadrons, and flights, as necessary   

Lynchburg Composite Squadron is part of Group 1 within the Virginia Wing in the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR).

Other Mid-Atlantic Wings include: Delaware Wing, Maryland Wing, National Capital Wing, North Carolina Wing, South Carolina Wing, and West Virginia Wing.

“Supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space and cyber power.”