Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol

Last updated

Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol
Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol Logo.jpg
Arizona Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander US-O6 insignia.svg Col Linda Yaeger
Vice Commander US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Mark Schadt
Chief of Staff US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Gene Caisse
Current statistics
Cadets729
Seniors735
Total Membership1464
Awards2024 Mission Awards for Search and Rescue and Aerospace Education
Website azwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 8 September 2024

Civil Air Patrol's Arizona Wing (AZWG) is one of 52 wings (50 states, Puerto Rico, and National Capital Area) in Civil Air Patrol (the official United States Air Force Auxiliary). Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, there are 19 squadrons listed on the AZWG website. [1]

Contents

Mission

Civil Air Patrol's mission/vision statement is: Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

Arizona Wing members support the three primary programs of Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. [2]

Organization

Civil Air Patrol members in Arizona participate in regular training exercises called Felix Hawk with the Air National Guard. Operation Felix Hawk mission.jpg
Civil Air Patrol members in Arizona participate in regular training exercises called Felix Hawk with the Air National Guard.
Squadrons of Arizona Wing [3]
GroupDesignationSquadron NameLocationNotes
South GroupAZ046Cochise Composite Squadron 107Sierra Vista
AZ106Neotoma Composite Squadron 109Tucson
AZ334Davis-Monthan Composite Squadron 334 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base East Tucson Cadet Squadron and Tucson Composite Squadron merged to form the new Davis-Monthan Composite Squadron.
AZ048William Rogers Memorial Squadron 104 Tucson
AZ131Eloy Composite SquadronEloy
North GroupAZ029Codetalker Bahe Ketchum Composite Squadron 211 Shonto
AZ056Dan Kenney Composite Squadron 201 Flagstaff
AZ102Payson Senior Flight 209 Payson
AZ083Prescott Composite Squadron 206 Prescott
AZ107Verde Valley Composite Squadron 205 Sedona
East GroupAZ064Falcon Composite Squadron 305 Mesa
AZ075Scottsdale Composite Squadron 314 Scottsdale
AZ210Show Low Composite Squadron 210Show Low
AZ022Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 Phoenix
AZ036Willie Composite Squadron 304 Mesa
West GroupAZ013Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Phoenix
AZ388388th Composite Squadron Glendale
AZ112London Bridge Composite Squadron 501 Lake Havasu City
AZ021Yuma Composite Squadron 508 Yuma

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Civil Air Patrol</span> Civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes members from all backgrounds. The program is established as an organization by Title 10 of the United States Code and its purposes defined by Title 36.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in Connecticut

The Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Connecticut. Headquartered in Beers Hall at the Connecticut Valley Hospital campus in Middletown, Connecticut, Connecticut Wing (CTWG) has 12 primary subordinate units located throughout the state to help it carry out its missions. The missions include providing aerospace education and training for all of its members, teaching leadership skills to Connecticut youth, and performing various domestic emergency services for the United States of America in a noncombatant capacity.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maryland Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in Maryland

Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its headquarters (HQ) is located in Granite, Maryland on the site of a former Nike Missile Base (BA-79). Granite is a tiny unincorporated community just northwest of Woodstock; the missile base and HQ have a listed mailing address of 3085 Hernwood Road Woodstock, MD. The Maryland Wing oversees 26 primary subordinate squadrons located throughout the state, including four school enrichment programs. The wing currently has a fleet of 11 aircraft made up of Cessna 172s, 182s, 206 and a Gippsland GA-8 Airvan. More than 1,400 members serve in Civil Air Patrol’s Maryland Wing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Hampshire Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The New Hampshire Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (NHWG) is the highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in New Hampshire, in the United States. Its headquarters is located in Concord, New Hampshire, near the Concord Municipal Airport. The New Hampshire Wing is part of the Northeast Region of CAP.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Tennessee. The Wing headquarters are located near Signature Flight Services (FBO) on McGhee Tyson airport in Alcoa, Tennessee. The Tennessee Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at over 30 locations across the state.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New York Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

New York Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of New York. Headquartered at Hancock Field ANGB in Syracuse, New York, New York Wing (NYWG) has 9 primary subordinate units located throughout the state to help it carry out its missions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of Alaska Civil Air Patrol

Alaska Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Alaska. Alaska Wing headquarters are located in Elmendorf Air Force Base. Alaska Wing consists of over 700 cadet and adult members at 16 locations across the state of Alaska.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">California Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

California Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of California. California Wing headquarters are located in Van Nuys, California. California Wing consists of over 3,000 cadet and adult members at over 77 locations across the state of California.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in Hawaii, United States

The Hawaii Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP)(Puka Ahahui Hauoli) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Hawaii. Hawaii Wing headquarters is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hawaii Wing consists of over 600 active cadet and adult members at over 10 locations across the state of Hawaii.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in Idaho, United States

The Civil Air Patrol's Idaho Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Idaho. Idaho Wing headquarters are located in Blackfoot, Idaho. Idaho Wing oversees 9 squadrons and over 600 cadets and senior members across the state of Idaho.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iowa Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in Iowa, United States

The Iowa Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Iowa and is part of CAP's North Central Region. The Iowa Wing headquarters is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Wing consists of over 360 cadet and adult members at 9 locations across the state of Iowa. They operate a total of 7 single-engine aircraft and 1 glider, which flew a total of 975 flight hours in 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The Kansas Wing of 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 13 locations across the state of Kansas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kentucky Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The Kentucky Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Kentucky and is a part of CAP's Great Lakes Region. The Kentucky Wing headquarters is located in Frankfort. The Kentucky Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at 17 locations across the state of Kentucky.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vermont Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Vermont wing of the USAF civilian auxiliary

The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Vermont. Vermont Wing headquarters are located at 355 Vally Road South Burlington, Vermont. The Vermont Wing consists of over 150 cadet and adult members at over 7 locations across the state of Vermont.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oklahoma Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The Oklahoma Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma Wing headquarters are located at Tinker Air Force Base near Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Wing consists of over 650 cadet and adult members at over 16 locations across the state of Oklahoma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Wing headquarters are located in Charleston, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of West Virginia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of New Jersey Civil Air Patrol

The New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey Wing headquarters are located at the McGuire AFB entity of Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst. New Jersey Wing consists of over 1,500 auxiliary airmen who are members of 25 squadrons across the state of New Jersey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol</span> Highest echelon of Nevada Civil Air Patrol

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. The Nevada Wing consists of over 700 cadet and adult members at locations across the state of Nevada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Capital Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The National Capital Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the district of Washington, D.C. The National Capital Wing consists of over 500 cadet and adult members at over eight locations across the District of Columbia; the City of Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County in Northern Virginia; and Prince George's County, MD.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rhode Island Wing Civil Air Patrol</span>

The Rhode Island Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island Wing headquarters are located in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Wing consists of over 170 cadet and adult members operating from 6 locations across the state of Rhode Island.

References

  1. "Arizona Wing Website". Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  2. "What We Do". Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  3. "Arizona Wing Squadrons". Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 8 September 2024.