National Preparedness Month 2014: THROWBACK THURSDAY Did you know that Civil Air Patrol pilots flew over 24 million miles during World War Two? Most of these were for coastal patrol operations and protected U.S. Navy and merchant supply ships from German U-Boats targeting routes along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coastlines of the United States. These coastal patrols provided peace-of-mind and security for sailors and material making their way to launching points to head overseas to the war front. Today, the U-Boats may be gone, but the threat to our national security remains. Civil Air Patrol pilots assist our military and homeland security authorities by flying support operations and training missions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The tradition of the Flying Minutemen and for ground support operations continues seven decades later with over 65,000 members volunteering to serve their communities and America. Visit: gocivilairpatrol to learn about how you can be a part of the team. Remember: National defense and readiness begins with YOU. Plan Now. Work Together. Be Ready.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000