Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol

Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol
Oregon Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander Col Scott Maguire
Vice Commander Maj Mike Wissing
Chief of Staff Capt Bart Bradish
Deputy Chief of Staff Col Virginia Thompson
Current statistics
Cadets199
Seniors270
Total Membership469
Websiteorwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of December 2020

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.[1] The wing itself oversees nearly 500 cadet and adult members serving with 13 squadrons or flights across the state of Oregon.[2]

Mission

The Oregon Wing performs the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: Emergency Services; a cadet program to build future leaders from American youth; and providing Aerospace Education for both CAP members and the general public.[3]

Emergency services

The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services mission support to local, state and federal agencies. These mission support activities include performing support for search and rescue activities, homeland security and disaster relief, assisting in humanitarian aid assignments during times of crisis, and aerial photography. CAP provides support to the Air Force by conducting light transport, communications support, low-altitude route surveys, and by conducting other support missions.[4]

Cadet programs

The Civil Air Patrol offers a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes providing cadets with aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and character development training. Cadets achieve ranks and milestones through a structured training program. They wear the Air Force style uniform, learn military style drill and ceremonies, provide color and honor guard support, and learn how to become effective leaders. Additionally, the national CAP cadet program provides unique training opportunities across the country. Inside of Oregon, they host the yearly Winter Raptor Encampment which is renowned among cadets across the nation for its professionalism and skill level.[5]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol teaches aerospace education to CAP members and the general public. The aerospace education mission is accomplished through providing training to the members of CAP through the cadet program, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events. The organization also provides STEM kits to units, aerospace educators and school teachers at no cost to advance this initiative.[6]

Organization

Members of the Civil Air Patrol receive a briefing prior to placing wreaths on graves in the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
Squadrons of the Oregon Wing[7]
Designation Squadron Name Location Notes
OR-007 Medford Composite Squadron Medford
OR-008 Gorge Composite Squadron Hood River
OR-034 Washington County Composite Squadron Hillsboro
OR-037 Grants Pass Composite Squadron Merlin
OR-042 Salem Composite Squadron Salem
OR-050 High Desert Composite Squadron Bend
OR-055 Mahlon Sweet Composite Squadron Eugene
OR-065 Aurora Composite Squadron Aurora
OR-073 Columbia Composite Squadron Portland
OR-099 McMinnville Composite Squadron McMinnville
OR-114 Tillamook County Composite Squadron Tillamook

See also

References

  1. ^ "Oregon Civil Air Patrol". Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. ^ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Emergency Services". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Cadet Programs". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
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