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Mailing Address:

Colorado Wing HQ
135 Dover St, Bldg. 350, Suite 2025
Peterson SFB, CO 80914-2309

719-466-0761

Mon - Fri 0700-1530

Lisa Foss

COWG Administrator

lfoss@capnhq.gov

WHO CAN JOIN
Almost any citizen who passes an FBI background check can join the CAP. It's a great way to give back to the community and serve our country. Persons age 12-18 can join as Cadets, and persons over 18 serve as Senior Members.
HOW TO JOIN
In Colorado, the Civil Air Patrol operates 35 squadrons, organized into four groups. The best way to join is to simply attend an upcoming squadron meeting in your area, or contact a squadron you are interested in. There are three types of squadrons.
THE ORGANIZATION
Nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) corporation. The auxiliary of the United States Air Force. More than 56,000 members, including 27,000 cadets ages 12- 21. Eight geographic regions, 52 wings, 1,700 units in all.