 Since 1941, ordinary American citizens have been serving their communities nationwide as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Answering the call to volunteer nationwide with 1,500 squadrons across 52 wings and our pilots fly more than 112,000 hours annually. And you can answer the call to volunteer. Become an everyday hero every day. As a member of the Civil Air Patrol, find a unit near you at GoCivilAirPatrol.com.