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Civil Air Patrol

Since 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 60,000 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 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.

Rockingham County, NC

The Civil Air Patrol became active once again in Rockingham County on February 28, 2022 when the Dan River Flight came to life. The Dan River Flight operated under the supervision of the Guilford Composite Squadron ( MAR-NC-307) until it was chartered as its own Flight. The Dan River Flight demonstrated consistent growth and success in its training and outreach and on October 24, 2022 the NC-070 Charter was changed to squadron status and the Dan River Composite Squadron was reborn! The squadron meets at the Shiloh Airport at 2691 Settle Bridge Road in Stoneville, NC every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.