Arkansas Wing Civil Air Patrol
Arkansas Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Arkansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary |
Associated branches |
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United States Air Force |
Executive staff |
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Commander |
Col Harrell E. Clendenin |
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Vice Commander |
Maj Reginald Henderson |
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Current statistics |
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Squadrons |
12 |
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Cadets |
181 |
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Seniors |
274 |
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Statistics as of 2014[1] |
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The Arkansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas Wing headquarters are located in Little Rock, Arkansas.[2] The Arkansas Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of Arkansas.[3]
Mission
The Civil Air Patrol has three primary missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for CAP members and the general public.[4]
Emergency services
The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions; it also assists in humanitarian aid missions. It provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol may offe support to counter-drug missions.[5]
Cadet programs
The Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.[6]
Aerospace education
The Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public; this includes providing training to the members of CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[7]
Organization

Members of the Civil Air Patrol’s 83rd Composite Squadron based in Fort Smith, Ark., pose for a photo in front of a 188th Fighter Wing RF-84 Thunderflash.
Squadrons of the Arkansas Wing[8]
Designation |
Squadron Name |
Location |
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AR040 |
40th Composite Squadron |
Arkansas |
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AR042 |
42nd Composite Squadron |
Little Rock |
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AR067 |
67th Composite Squadron |
Rison |
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AR083 |
83rd Composite Squadron |
Fort Smith |
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AR095 |
95th Composite Squadron |
Texarkana |
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AR097 |
97th Composite Squadron |
Bono |
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AR099 |
99th Composite Squadron |
Marion |
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AR102 |
102nd Composite Squadron |
Russellville |
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AR107 |
107th Composite Squadron |
Lakeview |
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AR115 |
115th Composite Squadron |
Rogers |
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AR120 |
120th Composite Squadron |
Jonesboro |
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