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Opportunities Abound

Check out all the great programs, education and opportunities available through CAP. CadetInvest is a financial assistance platform for Civil Air Patrol cadets. This program connects cadets, their aspirations and funding partners to maximize cadet experiences and support. The CadetInvest application is used to apply for the following programs: Cadet Wings, Lift/TOP and Scholarships. Contact a local CAP squadron to learn more or email cadetinvest@capnhq.gov

Great Aerospace Education Mentoring Opportunities

CAP pilots will fly teachers at their closest airport for a great flying experience to share with students. This exhilarating program includes a pre-flight briefing explaining the parts and purposes of the airplane -- then, an actual airplane flight, with the teacher given the opportunity to take the controls in the front seat to connect aviation principles with school curriculum to share with students! Two teachers from Stonebridge Elementary participated in a flight September 2024.

Promoting Lower Alabama While Hosting ALWG Conference

These conferences afford CAP members a broad view of the CAP corporation’s organization and expose them to the issues confronting CAP. The Mobile Composite Squadron hosted the ALWG Conference in Gulf Shores, AL. The Gulf and lower Alabama cuisine delighted local participants as well as from other Wings.

Opportunities to Experience the Wonder of Flight

“Safe, Fun, Educational” CAP gives cadets the opportunity to experience the wonder of flight. Orientation flights with JROTC, ALWG and FLWG.

A Visit Into Aviation History

Cadets and Senior Members alike were inspired and enlightened while visiting the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL.

Hands On Training With CAP Basic Model Rocketry

CAP's Model Rocketry program is an achievement program for cadets interested in the science, technology, and flight of model rockets. The structure of the CAP model rocketry program is to have cadets build three model rockets of increasing difficulty.

Looking Sharp While Serving the Community

The cadets are encouraged to serve on color guards and honor guards while simultaneously furthering their individual character development. The Mobile Composite Squadron cadet color guard participated in the Bass Pro Shop Christmas Parade last November 2024.

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CAP is the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force

Cross-Organizational Training

Members who choose to train in Emergency Services are provided great training opportunities with community First Responders, local, state and national emergency management teams, and military personnel. Cadets and Senior members from the Mobile Composite Squadron work together with MSWG and FLWG during SAREX training.

Ongoing Pilot and Aircrew Training

Overwater Survival Training is designed to provide training guidance for those aircrews that may require flight over water beyond the power-off gliding distance of land. It prescribes the training and responsibilities of all Civil Air Patrol (CAP) aircrews as applicable to the procedures necessary to promote safety and water survival. Some of the Mobile Composite Squadron senior members are navigating their way onto the raft.

A Final Salute

A solemn day as our members come together to bid a "Final Salute" to Mobile Police Officer Sean Tuder.

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Virginia Cadets Take Second in CyberPatriot Cisco Challenge

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CAP Radar Team Boosts Search, Rescue Capabilities

For more than 15 years, the National Radar Analysis Team has been a cornerstone of Civil Air Patrol's search and rescue operations, carrying out a mission to "shorten the crash- to-rescue time." The team has supported nearly 1,000 missions, resu...

CAP Collaborating with NASA on 2025 Aviation Weather Mission

Building on knowledge gained from the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipse missions, Civil Air Patrol is partnering with NASA for a third straight year to gather scientific information across the U.S. The 2025 Aviation Weather Mission will engage members...

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