About Us

How It All Started:

CAP was established in 1941 with one mission in mind, to support America’s armed forces.  As a civilian aviation outfit, CAP was tasked to provide mission support to our nation’s borders during World War II.  During the war, CAP flew over 24 million miles conducting border air patrols along our nation’s coastlines. 

At the end of the war, CAP became the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, recruiting volunteers from all over to fulfill its mission to promote aerospace education, aid federal and local state authorities with emergency services, search and rescue, and homeland security. 

CAP consists of the cadet and senior member programs.  The minimum age for cadets is 12 years old.  Cadets can remain in the program until their 21 years old.  To become a senior member, you must be 18 years old and up to join.

Squadron Goals:

At our squadron, we focus on the CAP core values which are ‘integrity, service, excellence, and respect.’

We focus on character development in every one of our members, preparing them be successful leaders of tomorrow, preparing them to face and overcome adversity, and teaching them how to serve others willingly.

Cadets will be challenged to think outside the box, promote rapidly within the cadet rank structure, learn, plan, and work together as a team with the cadets in and outside of their squadron. Each member will learn to obey, respect, and follow the customs and courtesies of CAP.

Location:

We are based at Northeast Presbyterian Church and meet every Monday except certain holidays from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.  Our address is:

601 Polo Road

Columbia, SC 29223

Meeting Times:

We meet every Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM unless weather, holidays, or other events occur on that day.  Please come in and visit our squadron, we would love to have you join us.