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REWARDS & RECOGNITION - As a
CAP volunteer, your rewards are not monetary,
but they are as tangible as money in the bank.
Nothing comes even close to the sense of satisfaction
you derive from a job well done, particularly
when
that job is saving a life or aiding a community.
As a CAP member, you will be recognized as a
vital member of a National team with a
tremendous heritage of serving those in
need--and doing it well. Advancement in the Civil
Air Patrol is clearly visible to your friends,
family and business associates by the
distinctive CAP uniforms with their
military-style grade insignia, ribbons and
badges that you will may qualify to wear. Yet, some members choose to quietly serve and
not wear the USAF-style uniform. TRAINING
- The
Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education and
a wide variety of leadership and technical
training opportunities for all CAP members,
including US Air Force correspondence courses.
Special training is also conducted for those
participating in search and rescue as mission
pilots, observers, or ground team members.
Communications training is highly specialized
and presents unique opportunities to network
with other communicators from around the
country. These skills, and the
self-confidence that goes with them, will
enhance your value in the workplace and for other
community activities.
UNIFORMS - Civil Air Patrol
members are easily recognized in the community,
since they wear a variety of distinctive
uniforms. Since CAP is the official US Air Force
Auxiliary, members are also authorized to wear
the Air Force uniform with distinguishing CAP
badges and insignia. Wearing Air Force blue is an
effective way to show support
and affiliation with this branch of our Armed
Forces.
MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS - CAP
members gather regularly at meetings and
conventions around the country. There is also a
National convention held in a different city
every year. Air travel to and from the
convention may be provided by the U.S. Air Force,
when available.
INTERNATIONAL CADET EXCHANGE PROGRAM
(IACE) - Each year a limited number of
Cadets (and Senior Member escorts) travel to
many foreign countries as part of an
aviation cadet exchange program designed to
promote international goodwill and
understanding.
RENTAL
CAR DISCOUNTS - The Hertz Corporation
offers rental car discounts to CAP members for
both business and pleasure travel. A special
Hertz identification card is furnished to each
member upon request. Rates and discounts may be
obtained by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-3131.
CIVIL AIR
PATROL VISA CREDIT CARD - The CAP
Affinity VISA card offers Senior Members, and
Cadets' parents, an opportunity to apply for a
credit card that actually supports CAP. Each
time the card is used in a transaction, the bank
makes a
donation to support CAP. The
CAP emblem and the member’s grade are embossed
on the front of this distinctive credit card.
CREDIT
UNION MEMBERSHIP - Civil Air Patrol
members and their families are eligible to join
the Maxwell-Gunter Credit Union (located at
Maxwell AFB, AL). MAX offers a variety of
services including:
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VISA and
MasterCard with no annual fee and lower
interest
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Interest-paying
checking accounts
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Low interest
loans
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Money Markets,
CDs, and IRAs
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For more
information, call (334) 279-7550
TAX
BENEFITS - As a Federally chartered
non-profit organization, the Civil Air Patrol is tax
exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
This entitles members to claim various expenses
as charitable contributions. These include:
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Membership dues
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Expenses for
uniforms and training materials
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Out of pocket
expenses while participating in CAP
activities
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Mileage on
personal vehicles
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Travel and
living expenses while participating in CAP
activities.
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