Commander Col William G Ray Chief of Staff Lt Col David Shoemaker Seniors 287 | Vice Commander Lt Col Edward Bos Cadets 228 Total Membership 515 | |
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The Oregon Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Oregon. Oregon Wing headquarters are located in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Wing consists of over 500 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of Oregon.
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Mission
The Oregon 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 provides emergency services support missions, which includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions, and assisting in humanitarian aid assignments. CAP provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol also offers support to counter-drug missions.
Cadet programs
The Civil Air Patrol offers a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes providing cadets with aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership training.
Aerospace education
The Civil Air Patrol teaches aerospace education to CAP members and the general public. The aerospace education mission is accomplished through providing training to the members of CAP through the cadet program, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.