West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol

West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol

West Virginia Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander	Col Debbie Butler-Case
Deputy Commander	Maj Jason A. Hudak
Chief of Staff	Maj David (Logan) Wheatcraft
Command NCO	SMSgt Stephen Richards
Current statistics
Cadets	258
Seniors	362
Total Membership	620
Website	wvwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of March 18, 2025
v t e

WV-093

WV-100

WV-060

WV-000 and WV-013

WV-020

WV-040

WV-114

WV-049

WV-099

WV-113

WV-116

WV-038

WV-033

WV-030

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Civil Air Patrol squadrons in West Virginia

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. ^[1] The West Virginia Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at 14 locations across the state of West Virginia. ^[2]

Mission

The Civil Air Patrol has three primary missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for CAP members and the general public. ^[3]

Emergency services

The Civil Air Patrol performs emergency services missions, including search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Other missions include providing disaster relief, through offering ground and air transport of and an extensive communications network, and the transport of medically time-sensitive materials. The Civil Air Patrol provides Air Force support through the conducting of light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol may also assist in counter-drug missions. ^[4]

Cadet programs

The Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21. The program allows cadets to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. ^[5]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol teaches aerospace education to both CAP members and the general public. Teaching includes the providing of training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events. ^[6]

Organization

Civil Air Patrol Lt Col Dennis Barron and Cadet Senior Airman Ty Stansbury present SSgt Patrick Judy and TSgt Michael Seavolt, 167th Security Forces Squadron, a plaque of appreciation at the 167th Airlift Wing.

Squadrons of the West Virginia Wing ^{[7] [8]}

Designation	Squadron Name	Location	Notes
WV-000	West Virginia Wing HQ Squadron	Charleston
WV-099	Beckley Composite Squadron	Beaver
WV-030	Boone Composite Squadron	Danville
WV-016	Calhoun Composite Squadron	Grantsville
WV-013	Charleston Composite Squadron	Charleston
WV-038	Clarksburg Composite Squadron	Bridgeport
WV-033	Elkins Composite Squadron	Elkins
WV-100	Greenbrier Composite Squadron	Lewisburg
WV-020	Martinsburg Composite Squadron	Martinsburg
WV-093	Mercer Composite Squadron	Bluefield
WV-113	Mid-Valley Composite Squadron	Ona
WV-060	Morgantown Composite Squadron	Morgantown
WV-040	Parkersburg Composite Squadron	Parkersburg
WV-114	Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron	Petersburg
WV-049	Wheeling Composite Squadron	Wheeling

See also

• Awards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol
• West Virginia Air National Guard

References

1. "Civil Air Patrol West Virginia Wing". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
2. "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
3. "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
4. "Emergency Services". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
5. "Cadet Programs". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
6. "Aerospace Education". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
7. "Squadrons". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
8. "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.

External links

• West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol official website