Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Command staff | |
Commander | Col Gary Hornosky |
Vice Commander | Lt Col Al Shiyou |
Chief of Staff | Lt Col Edith Street |
Current statistics | |
Cadets | 270 |
Seniors | 350 |
Total Membership | 620 |
Website | mswg |
Statistics as of 2024 | |
The Mississippi Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Mississippi. Mississippi Wing headquarters are located in Jackson, Mississippi. [1] The Mississippi Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at over 14 locations across the state of Mississippi. [2]
Civil Air Patrol has three missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both Civil Air Patrol members and the general public. [3]
The CAP actively provides emergency services, includes search and rescue and disaster relief operations, as well as assisting in the providing of humanitarian aid. [4] In 2014, the Mississippi Wing performed six search and rescue missions and saved six lives. [1]
The CAP also provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. Civil Air Patrol can also offer support to counter-drug missions. [4]
The CAP offers cadet programs for youth aged 12 to 18, including, but not limited to: providing aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership to cadets. [5]
The CAP provides aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. Fulfilling the education component of the overall CAP mission includes training members of CAP, offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools, and providing education through public aviation events. [6]
Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
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MS048 | Col Berta A. Edge Composite Squadron | Biloxi | |
MS050 | Steve Launius Composite Squadron | Oxford | Currently inactive |
MS051 | Singing River Senior Squadron | Pascagoula | |
MS056 | Alcorn County Composite Flight | Corinth | |
MS057 | Golden Triangle Composite Squadron | Columbus | |
MS066 | Diamondhead Senior Squadron | Diamondhead | |
MS072 | Pine Belt Composite Squadron | Hattiesburg | |
MS075 | Pike County Composite Squadron | McComb | |
MS096 | DeSoto Composite Squadron | Southhaven | |
MS099 | Tupelo Eagle Composite Squadron | Tupelo | |
MS100 | Central Mississippi Composite Squadron | Jackson | |
MS102 | G.V. Montgomery Composite Squadron | Meridian | Currently inactive |
MS109 | Vicksburg Composite Squadron | Vicksburg | |
MS110 | Charles S. Metcalf Cleveland Composite Squadron | Cleveland | Currently inactive |
MS111 | Madison Cadet Squadron | Madison | |
MS112 | John Tilton Senior Squadron | Raymond | Currently inactive |
MS601 | George County Cadet Flight | Lucedale | |
MS999 | Mississippi Legislative Squadron | Jackson | |
The Civil Air Patrol's Washington Wing is the highest echelon of the Civil Air Patrol in the state of Washington. Its headquarters are located in Pierce County, Washington at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis–McChord near Tacoma, Washington. Washington Wing oversees 27 primary subordinate squadrons located throughout the state.
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 Alabama Wing Civil Air Patrol (ALWG) is one of 52 wings in Civil Air Patrol.
Arkansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas Wing headquarters are located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arkansas Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of Arkansas.
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.
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 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 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.
The Louisiana Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana Wing headquarters are located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Louisiana Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at 18 locations across the state of Louisiana.
The Missouri Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Missouri. Missouri Wing headquarters are located in Whiteman Air Force Base. The Missouri Wing consists of over 800 cadet and adult members at 28 locations across the state of Missouri.
The Montana Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Montana. Montana Wing headquarters are located on Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. The Montana Wing consists of roughly 300 cadet and adult members across the state of Montana.
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.
The Wisconsin Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Wing headquarters are located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Wing consists of over 1000 cadet and adult members at multiple locations across the state of Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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 South Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of South Carolina and is part of the Mid-Atlantic Region of CAP. South Carolina Wing headquarters are located in West Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina Wing consists of over 750 cadet and adult members at over 17 locations across the state of South Carolina.
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 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.
The Nebraska Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Nebraska. Nebraska Wing headquarters are located in North Platte, Nebraska. The Nebraska Wing consists of over 300 cadet and adult members at over 9 locations across the state of Nebraska.