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and REWARDS
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CIVIL AIR PATROL
SENIOR
MEMBER
PROGRAM
are awaiting you
PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
CIVIL AIR PATROL
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA
an ACTIVE program
for ACTIVE Americans
NEEDED: ADULTS. . . LIKE YOU !
CIVIL AIR PATROL IS .. .
A nonprofit, benevolent corporation.
The civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air
Force, established by act of Congress.
Composed of volunteer members — men
and women, boys and gir:
The only nationwide civilian organization
which maintains its own fleet of light
airplanes for humanitarian purposes.
WHAT IT DOES .. .
• Flies air search missions and conducts
ground rescue work to support these
missions.
• Flies mercy missions.
• Helps promote America's aerospace
supremacy.
Operates a nationwide network of
emergency two -way ( "ham" type) radio
stations.
Assists with relief efforts in domestic dis-
asters and emergencies.
Works with local civil defense agencies.
Trains young Americans (13 -18) to be
leaders.
Offers aerospace education to its mem-
bers and the public.
Trains its members to do all these things.
WHY JOIN?
Because you believe in helping your
fellowman, your local community and
your country.
Because it offers activity . . . of a
different kind.
Because Civil Air Patrol, a small
organization, needs you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? .. .
• . Challenging work.
• . The satisfaction of helping others.
.. Spare time activity that's interesting
(helping in search and rescue missions
— real and practice, helping operate
Civil Air Patrol's radio network; sharing
in lifesaving and property - saving efforts
during emergencies, helping to lead and
motivate young people, learning new
skills.
YOU'RE ELIGIBLE IF .. .
. You're a citizen.
. You're interested. You don't have to be a
pilot, radio operator or anything else —
just interested. You can learn the skills
as an active member.
NO MILITARY OBLIGATION .. .
. . . Civil Air Patrol is a civilian organization.
It is not a part of the military.
But military people are welcome! Many
active duty and retired persons are busy
members of Civil Air Patrol.
SEND US YOU NAME, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER .. .
We'll have the nearest Civil Air Patrol
unit commander contact you with more
specific information about Civil Air Patrol
activities in your area.
NOTE: Do not detach the form to mail.
Postoffice will not accept the single sheet
of paper. Instead, re -fold the entire
leaflet so that address is on the outside,
staple together and mail the entire
leaflet.
NOW'S THE TIME .. .
Civil Air Patrol needs trained people —
and people who can be trained.
Put your skills to work!
Or develop new ones.