CAP Members,

Thank you for being a Civil Air Patrol member.

Effective 1 October 2026, national Civil Air Patrol membership dues will increase by $10 across all dues-paying membership categories. When we ask more of our members, we owe you a clear explanation. I want you to hear directly from me about this change, why it is necessary, and how it will help us strengthen Civil Air Patrol for the future.

Why this is happening 

Civil Air Patrol continues to grow in membership, capability, and impact. Every day, our volunteers serve their communities, develop the next generation of leaders, support our partners, and answer the call when our nation needs us. That growth is worth celebrating, but it also carries the responsibility to ensure we have the resources, systems, and support we need. 

This dues adjustment will help us strengthen cybersecurity, improve communication and collaboration tools, enhance member services, and continue modernizing the technology that supports our organization. Planned investments include expanded Microsoft 365 enterprise capabilities and other improvements to make it easier for volunteers to connect, collaborate, and accomplish the mission.

As stewards of Civil Air Patrol, we are responsible for investing wisely in the systems and resources that enable our members to succeed. Good stewardship means looking beyond today's needs to ensure that CAP remains strong, resilient, and relevant in the future. After careful consideration and discussion with the Civil Air Patrol Senior Advisory Group (CSAG), I believe this investment is necessary to support our members and sustain our organization's long-term health. 

What is changing

A member’s total annual dues consist of separate national, regional, and wing dues, which are combined into a single renewal amount. This increase affects only the national portion. Members may also see changes in their total dues if their region or wing has adjusted its rates.

Region and wing dues remain a separate decision at their respective levels. The way members pay dues doesn’t change. Dues will continue to be paid through the same channels members already use.

When it takes effect

The updated dues take effect on 1 October 2026, though renewal notices are sent earlier. If your membership expiration date falls in October 2026, your renewal notice already reflects the new dues amount.

How you will pay

Nothing about how you renew your membership is changing. Dues will continue to be paid through the same channels you already use, including eServices. No new account, login, or process is required.

I understand that any cost increase matters to our members and their families, and we did not make this decision lightly. Civil Air Patrol exists because of volunteers who generously give their time, talent, and resources in service to others. I deeply appreciate that commitment. This decision reflects our responsibility to be good stewards of the organization entrusted to us. It is intended to strengthen the systems and services that support our members, protect our information, improve the volunteer experience, and ensure that CAP remains ready to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our missions matter. Our members matter. Investing in both is essential to ensure Civil Air Patrol continues to thrive. 

For answers to common questions about this change, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to CAP Member Services at membershipservices@capnhq.gov.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Civil Air Patrol. I am grateful for your service to your communities, your states, and our nation.

Respectfully, 

Major General Regena M. Aye, CAP

CEO/National Commander