The United States Air Force Civil Air Patrol sends the information below:
OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of Civil Air Patrol’s Oklahoma Wing began exercises Saturday morning to train for emergency relief efforts ranging from hurricane recovery and tornado relief to critical infrastructure assessment.
Civil Air Patrol uses the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft, small unmanned aerial systems, and trained search and rescue teams located throughout the state to accomplish this training.
The mission base is located near the Oklahoma State Capitol with staff members traveling from across the state to support the exercise. Saturday’s training focused on assessing and photographing crucial infrastructure, such as bridges, dams, and power plants, in addition to practicing search and rescue techniques.
About Civil Air Patrol Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. Visit CAP.news or GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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