Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing is responsible for squadrons and flights (units) in the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia and Maryland. The wing is the operational component of CAP when conducting missions for federal, state, and local customers. The official websites and social media channels for each squadron are listed. The map at the bottom shows squadron meeting locations. Each unit listed below is unique in how it operates.The first step to joining CAP is to visit a squadron. To learn more about the process to join, go to GoCivilAirPatrol.com.