CAP helps students find paths

Dominic Sangregorio praises Johnstown, Pa.’s new Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron in preparing him for a career in the Air Force. “I’ve learned a lot that can help toward joining the military,” Sangregorio told the Tribune-Democrat at a recent squadron meeting. “I’ll be a step ahead of the game, which is something I think the Civil Air Patrol does very well.” An auxiliary of the Air Force, CAP was founded during WWII to organize civilian pilots and aviation resources in support of the war effort. Its 60,000 volunteers continue that heritage as a leading public service organization specializing in land- and air-based emergency services and search-and-rescue operations. (Source: The Tribune-Democrat 04/01/19) Gulf Coast Note: The cadet programs nationwide are structured around leadership, aerospace studies, fitness and character. Its curriculum, advancement and recognition features are designed to develop future leaders. The Mississippi Wing of Civil Air Patrol cadet squadrons are located in Olive Branch, Biloxi, Vicksburg, Meridian, Oxford, Pascagoula, Columbus, Diamondhead, Hattiesburg, Wiggins, Tupelo, Jackson, Cleveland, Madison, and Senatobia. South Alabama CAP squadrons are located in Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Dothan, Montgomery, Auburn and Pelham. Louisiana CAP squadrons are in Baton Rouge, Hammond, Gonzales, Patterson, Lafayette, Kentwood, Broussard, Covington and New Orleans. NW Florida CAP squadrons are at Eglin, Pensacola, Panama City, Marianna, and Milton.