***CADET MEETINGS ARE EVERY MONDAY. SENIOR MEETINGS ARE 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7-9 PM***

Civil Air Patrol is congressionally chartered and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force.  CAP three primary missions are: 

• Aerospace Education - which ensures that all CAP members (seniors and cadets) have an appreciation for and knowledge of aerospace issues.
• Cadet Programs -While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are introduced to aviation through CAP's cadet program. The program allows young people to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. Cadets compete for academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics, aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. 
• Emergency Services - Growing from its World War II experience, the Civil Air Patrol has continued to save lives and alleviate human suffering through a myriad of emergency-services and operational missions. (Search & Rescue, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian Services, Air Force Support, Counter-drug)

Our Squadron is a Composite Squadron, meaning it is comprised of both Cadet and Senior members. To become a cadet, you must be be at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. Senior Members must be at least 18 years old, and there is no maximum age limit. 

Stop by a meeting and see if Civil Air Patrol is right for you! If you have any questions, please give us a call, or check out our website at www.ErieCap502.org, or on Facebook at "Erie Composite Squadron 502".