The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is now included in the Air Force's definition of the total force. In August 2015, the Air Force updated Doctrine Volume 2, "Leadership," expanding the Air Force's ...

For Airmen who want to continue serving their country, but can no longer commit to a monthly or annual schedule, the Civil Air Patrol Reserve Assistance Program (CAPRAP) may be an option.

So he got a very early start. At age 12, Dunlap attended his first meeting of the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force where even the youngest members can run emergency ...