ORLANDO, Fla. (EYT) — The Civil Air Patrol was officially recognized as a part of the U.S. Air Force’s “Total Force” as of August 28, and the distinction will bring more opportunities for the members of local Civil Air Patrol units, including one based in Franklin.
Air Force General Mark Welsh announced the all-volunteer Civil Air Patrol (CAP) – the U.S. Air Force auxiliary – is now considered part of the Total Force which includes active duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees.
Clarion Composite Squadron Commander, Captain Steve Aaron, told ExploreVenango.com that members of the CAP perform a variety of non-combatant roles in conjunction with their specific training, which include assisting authorities in homeland security as well as state and local law enforcement, also helping in times of natural disaster.