Civil Air Patrol cadets from the New Jersey Civil Air Patrol Wing participate in a retreat ceremony marking the end of their duty day at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey July 29, 2008. Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer, non-profit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its missions are to develop its cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life saving humanitarian missions.