St. Cloud Composite Squadron
Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol
Introducing the Civil Air Patrol
We are the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, a nonprofit organization with 58,000 adult and cadet members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, saving nearly 100 lives each year. read more
Emergency Services
CAP routinely performs 90 percent of U.S. continental inland Search and Rescue missions as directed by the Air Force saving nearly 100 lives each year. Hurricanes. Ice storms. Floods. Tornadoes. Wildfires. Disaster Relief falls under Emergency Services.read more
The Aerospace Education Program
This incredible program ignites the boundless imagination of America’s future leaders and educates the public about the important role of aerospace. Orientation flights, experiments and rocketry are among the activities that fuel the dreams of those who reach for the stars. read more
The Adult Program - Senior Membership
When you become a member of CAP, you join a team of volunteers from all walks of life. One fifth of its adult members are pilots or aircrew. Regardless of your background, we encourage you to get involved. You can even receive training in a multitude of CAP positions.read more
The Youth Program - Cadet Membership
Through the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, youth 12 to 21 years old have the unparalleled opportunity to gain the leadership and teambuilding skills that will mold them into creative problem-solvers prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century.read more
Thank you for your interest in the St. Cloud Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol!
CAP is a private, non-profit corporation that was chartered by Congress on December 1, 1941. It is an all volunteer organization that is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
While CAP has long been associated with search and rescue missions, its work also includes disaster relief and communications, as well as counter drug and homeland security missions.
The St. Cloud Squadron is one of 23 squadrons that comprise the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, with more than 1,300 adult and cadet members and 17 light aircraft across the state.
The squadron holds weekly meetings at the National Guard Aviation Facility located near the St. Cloud Airport. Meetings are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. and last for two hours.
The cadet program is available to those in the sixth grade or 12-years-old. The maximum age for entering the cadet program is 18. Those entering before age 19 may elect to remain a cadet until age 21 or become a senior member at age 18.
You may join the senior program at age 18 and remain as long as you want to contribute to the program.
Please visit our web pages to learn more about our adult and cadet programs, as well as the many exciting opportunities and events available through the St. Cloud Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
For more information about our squadron you can email squadron commander:
Civil Air Patrol
Core Values
Integrity • Volunteer Service
Excellence • Respect
We embrace these values and embody them through strength of leadership, undisputed professionalism, and our love of avaition.
Activities Calendar
St. Cloud Squadron Events
Click on a date below for more information on a selected activity or arrow to the upcoming month. Weekly meetings at the National Guard Aviation Facility located near the St. Cloud Airport.