Welcome to the Ohio Wing Encampment 2008 home page.
Civil Air Patrol encampments are a truly unique opportunity for young adults between the ages of 12-21 to expand their leadership skills and gain an early understanding of the military lifestyle. Over the course of a week, new cadets are introduced to a variety of mental and physical challenges designed to build and enforce the Civil Air Patrol Core Values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect. Successful completion of an encampment is required for the Billy Mitchell Award and opens up many new and exciting opportunities for CAP cadets, including numerous college and flight scholarships, National Cadet Special Activities, and the ability to return to encampment as cadet staff. This year, encampment will take place June 21-28, with staff reporting on the 20th.
The Ohio Wing Encampment is traditionally held at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. Wright-Patterson is one of the largest and diverse Air Force installations in the country. Considered to be the true birthplace of aviation, it is the home of the world-famous USAF Museum and the Air Force Research Labs. Fully utilizing these facilities, cadets attending the Ohio Wing Encampment are immersed in the past, present, and future of aerospace.