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Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol

Mississippi Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
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	272
Seniors	359
Total Membership	631
Website	mswg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 2024
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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. The Mississippi Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at over 14 locations across the state of Mississippi.

Mission

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.

Emergency services

The CAP actively provides emergency services, includes search and rescue and disaster relief operations, as well as assisting in the providing of humanitarian aid. In 2014, the Mississippi Wing performed six search and rescue missions and saved six lives.

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.

Cadet programs

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.

Aerospace education

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.

Organization

See also

• Mississippi Air National Guard
• Mississippi State Guard

References

1. ^ "Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol". Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
2. "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
3. "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
4. ^ "Emergency Services". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
5. "Cadet Programs". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
6. "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
7. "Unit Listing". Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 26 September 2015.

External links

• Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website

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