USGIF Welcomes Civil Air Patrol

Herndon, Virginia (July 2, 2026) – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has joined USGIF as a Small Business member, strengthening the foundation’s mission to build the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Community, advance the tradecraft, and accelerate innovation.

Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

“Civil Air Patrol has been developing the next generation of aerospace and national security leaders for decades — and that mission aligns directly with our own. We’re proud to welcome CAP to the USGIF community. Their work in cadet development and aerospace education creates a natural pipeline into the GEOINT tradecraft, and we see this membership as an important step in building the diverse, mission-ready workforce our community needs,” said Ronda Schrenk, USGIF’s CEO. 

“Civil Air Patrol’s membership in the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation represents a meaningful step forward in connecting our cadets and senior members with a rapidly advancing area critical to national security and emergency response,” said Maj. Gen. Regena M. Aye, CAP’s national commander and CEO.

She added, “This partnership expands educational opportunities, strengthens our relevance within the geospatial community, and highlights CAP’s growing capabilities in supporting the nation through geospatially informed operations. It also reinforces our commitment to developing the next generation of aerospace leaders.”

Operating in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, CAP serves communities through emergency services, aerospace education, cadet leadership development, and volunteer service. CAP’s focus on aerospace education, cadet development, and volunteer service complements USGIF’s effort to strengthen the talent pipeline and expand pathways into the GEOINT profession.

As a USGIF member, CAP joins more than 300 organizations committed to supporting collaboration, community building, and professional development across the GEOINT enterprise.

ABOUT USGIF

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation. We are dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs, initiatives, and events. Learn more at usgif.org.