JOIN

There are numerous ways to be involved with the Civil Air Patrol. Youth between the ages of 12-18 may join the Cadet program where they are engaged in lessons on Leadership, Aerospace Education, Physical Fitness, and Volunteerism. Adults, known as Senior Members, may also join as part of the Cadet Program or Emergency Services. Cadet parents are encouraged to join as Senior Members or Cadet Sponsor Members.
Senior Members are vital to the proper internal functioning of a Squadron.

The General Joe Wheeler Squadron is a Cadet Squadron consisting of both Cadets and Senior members. We have been a partnership with Hartselle City Schools in which CAP was offered as an elective to students beginning at the Junior High School and then at the High School. If you are at least in the 7th grade, you can join as a Cadet and attend regular Squadron meetings whether you are in the Junior or High school or not. As of the 2027 school year, CAP will no longer be offered as an elective class. We are planning on having a club in the High School.

Regular Squadron meetings are held EVERY Thursday of each month at 6:00pm (1800 hours) and usually wrap up at 8:00pm (2000 hours). On months that have a 5th Thursday, there will some type of fun Squadron Activity.
Location is: American Legion 1110 Sparkman St. N. - Hartselle, AL   (Note: Meeting location, times and frequency are subject to change.)
>>>> New Location beginning 8 October <<<<

We utilize GroupMe App to communicate rapidly with members. We have one for Cadets, Seniors and Parents Discussion. GroupMe allows for adherence to the 2 deep leadership Cadet Protection.

Teachers are also welcome to join as CAP to take advantage of the Aerospace/STEM kits that are available.

Check out the links to the right to learn more about the Civil Air Patrol program.