Commander Col Linette Lahan Chief of Staff Maj Patricia Crockett Cadets 181 | Vice Commander Lt Col Duane Filkins Squadrons 9 Seniors 239 | |
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The Kansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Kansas. Kansas Wing headquarters are located in Salina, Kansas. The Kansas Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at 9 locations across the state of Kansas.
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Mission
The Kansas Wing performs the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.
Emergency services
The Civil Air Patrol performs search and rescue , disaster relief, humanitarian service, and Air Force support missions, as well as homeland security and counter-drug operations. The Kansas Wing assisted the neighboring Oklahoma Wing in their response to the Moore, Oklahoma tornado by assisting with ground team photography of the tornado's path.
Cadet programs
The Civil Air Patrol provides cadet programs for youth aged 12-20 training in leadership, aerospace education, communication, and emergency services. Cadets receive training at weekly squadron meetings as well as through participating in local and wing level activities throughout the year. Cadets have the opportunity to attend encampments which provide a week of immersion training at a military installation.
Aerospace education
The Civil Air Patrol provides aerospace education to both members of the Civil Air Patrol and the public. Education provided to members is offered through the cadet program and through specialized education to CAP pilots. Education provided to the public is offered through educational materials provided to schools and private organizations.