Who We Are
About Civil Air Patrol
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 60,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
About South Coast Group 7
South Coast Group 7 is the headquarters unit for the seven Orange County, California based Civil Air Patrol squadrons. South Coast Grup 7 consists of approximately 400 CAP members in units located in Los Alamitos, Fullerton, Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo.
South Coast Group 7's headquarters is located at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base and is under the command of Lt. Col. Stanley Clark.
