Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Command staff | |
Commander | Col Carleton Jones, CAP |
Vice Commander | Lt Col Claire Belden, CAP |
Current statistics | |
Cadets | 389 |
Seniors | 383 |
Total Membership | 772 |
Website | mawg |
Statistics as of October 2024 | |
The Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol (abbreviated MAWG), commonly referred to as "Mass Wing", is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its headquarters is located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. MA Wing reports to Northeast Region CAP, which reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Training for all Emergency Services functions is based on the Incident Command System. The most basic qualifications require certification in the ICS-100 course available online.
Members of the wing assisted in the search for John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s plane crash site. [1] A few Massachusetts Wing members aided with Incident Command at the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster. [2] More recently, several Massachusetts Wing members participated as members of CAPs Geospatial Team by performing damage assessments after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In April 2020, members of the Massachusetts Wing began assisting the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic by helping to load and unload trucks, inventorying personal protective equipment and other needed medical supplies, and assembling orders of those items for delivery to local municipalities around the state. [3]
Aerospace Education (AE) includes a monthly aerospace education class, up to 5 Orientation Flights in powered aircraft, and 5 Orientation Flights in glider aircraft for Cadets under 18. Cadets may participate in a host of AE STEM activities such as model rocketry, flight simulation, robotics, and astronomy, to name a few. Cadets may also participate in a display competition based on the STEM principles which is judged at the annual Conference. Educators may gain access to CAP AE K-12 Curriculum and STEM Kits, by becoming an AE Member for a one-time fee of $35!
In addition to being a fun and rewarding activity for youth from 12 - 18 years old who join CAP and become cadets, the Cadet Program focuses on four main areas: Leadership, Aerospace Education, Fitness and Character. Annually, the Cadet Program culminates each summer in an 8 day, cadet lead and cadet run encampment. In recent years, encampments have been held at Joint Base Cape Cod, normally in the month of August.
Massachusetts Wing has credit for 18 Spaatz-earning Cadets, who successfully completed the four phases of the Cadet Program as depicted on the Cadet Super Chart.
There are currently 11 local area Squadrons in the Massachusetts Wing.
Further Information such as meeting times and locations may be found on the Locations page of the Massachusetts Wing website.
Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol (MNWG) is one of 52 Wings of Civil Air Patrol and helps fulfill Civil Air Patrol's core missions in Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services.
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.
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.
Delaware Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in the state of Delaware. Delaware Wing headquarters is located at Dover Air Force Base. It comprises seven squadrons from Claymont to Georgetown, and a unit just over the border in Elkton, Maryland. Delaware Wing is abbreviated as DEWG. As a federally chartered organization, CAP has 3 primary missions as instructed by Congress. The missions include providing aerospace education and training for all of its members, teaching leadership skills to Delaware youth, and performing various domestic emergency services for the United States of America in a noncombatant capacity.
The Georgia Wing (GAWG) is a subdivision of the Civil Air Patrol which oversees its operations in Georgia. They provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs within the state. Georgia Wing headquarters are located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. Georgia Wing is often referred to by its members as "GA-Wing".
Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson Space Force Base, and the wing is under the command of Col Michael Fay.
The Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Indiana. Its headquarters is located in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Indiana Wing involves 1,354 adult and youth volunteers organized into five group headquarters, a legislative squadron, and twenty-five total subordinate squadrons located throughout the state, including four School Enrichment Programs. Civil Air Patrol's 2nd largest cadet squadron, the Anderson Preparatory Academy Cadet Squadron (GLR-IN-803), is located in Anderson, Indiana.
South Dakota Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of South Dakota. The wing headquarters is at the Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota. SDWG reports to CAP's North Central Region, which in turn reports to CAP National Headquarters at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The wing consists of squadrons, the basic unit of CAP. At present, SDWG consists of three administrative squadrons and seven composite squadrons composed of cadets and senior members. SDWG is currently commanded by Colonel Michael Marek.
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.
Westover Composite Squadron is a squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol and is based at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.
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.
The Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (TXWG) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Texas. Texas Wing headquarters are located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The Texas Wing consists of over 4,000 cadet and adult members at over 70 locations across the state of Texas.
Florida WingCivil Air Patrol (CAP) is part of Southeast Region (SER) and the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Florida. Florida Wing headquarters is on the Sun 'n Fun campus located at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Florida Wing consists of over 3,500 cadet and adult members at over 66 locations across the state of Florida. Col David Panzera assumed command from Col Luis Negron on April 6, 2024, at the Florida Wing Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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.
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.
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.
The Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Michigan. Michigan Wing headquarters are located in Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,200 cadet and adult members at over 42 locations across the state of Michigan.
The Oregon Wing is one of six wings that comprise the Pacific Region and one of 52 wings in the Civil Air Patrol. It serves as the headquarters for Civil Air Patrol units in the state of Oregon. Oregon Wing headquarters is located in Eugene, Oregon. The wing itself oversees nearly 500 cadet and adult members serving with 13 squadrons or flights across the state of Oregon.
The Wyoming Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Wyoming. Wyoming Wing headquarters are located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Wyoming Wing consists of over 250 cadet and adult members at over 9 locations across the state of Wyoming.
The Utah Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest level of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Utah. Its headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. As of 2014, Utah Wing consists of over 750 cadet and adult members in 14 locations across the state of Utah.