Tasked with the three missions from the Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is an all-volunteer, civilian organization of US. These missions include Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and Cadet Programs. Even during the emergency services, Civil Air Patrol performs 90% of the rescue missions coordinated through Air Force. Various disaster relief efforts have also been provided by Civil Air Patrol.

Being in the Civil Air Patrol, Heather McSparron attended various meetings and activities in Central Florida. She served as the Summer Florida Wing Cadet Encampment Commander in 2015. She has been involved with the cadet programs for many years. From 18-20 January 2008, all cadets and senior members in Florida Wing joined their hands together to participate in Special Activities Selection Board at Patrick Air Force Base. Along with the assistance of Heather McSparron, this event comprised of many areas of competition, right from boards to athletic challenges and academic evaluation.

Talking about the laundry list of awards that Heather McSparron has received, just have a look -

- Squadron Volunteer Member of the Year award 2006
- Circle of Excellence in Cadet Programs and Exceptional service award in 2007
- Certificate of Appreciation for Summer Encampment in 2008
- Group 4 Certificate of Appreciation as Finance Officer in 2008
- Certificate of Appreciations Group 4 Banquet Committee in 2008
- Florida Wing Commanders Commendation (Special Activities) in 2008
- Florida Wing Commanders Commendation (Winter Encampment) in 2008
- TACO of encampment (Award selected by Cadets)
- Certificate of Appreciation Group 4 Banquet Committee in 2009
- Benjamin O Davis Jr Award (Level 2 Professional Development ) 2010
- and many more

About Heather McSparron

Regarding her education credentials, Heather McSparron is currently studying at Purdue University Global where she is pursuing Bachelors in Business Management. She also attended Everest University for 2 years while working and transferred the credits to Purdue. Thereafter, she started her online courses in Iraq.