A Civil Air Patrol’s role is largely centered around performing search and rescue operations across the country. Stumpf explained that the Newton County squadron is not incredibly active on a ...

An official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol provides homeland security, disaster relief and other services all with a volunteer force. They’ve been doing it since World War 2.

The Civil Air Patrol will also have an information booth in the park for anyone who is interested in learning more about the program. Cadets are ages 12 and older. The annual Spiedie Fest will run ...

Lartigue says what the Civil Air Patrol is doing is something they feel called to do, saying "This is not about me; this is about us." It is about making a difference in the lives of others.

The Civil Air Patrol, including the Southeast Minnesota Composite Squadron of Rochester, is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force with adult and cadet members volunteering their time.