The 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base donated 125 sets of battle dress uniforms to two regional Civil Air Patrol units Sunday, Jan. 8.

Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force and although the USAF phased out the BDU uniform, CAP is still authorized to wear it.

The 512th Airlift Wing held a six-month collection drive to collect non-unit issued BDUs, boots and accessories.

According to a press release, Civil Air Patrol Capt. Ted Petroulis, the Delaware director of logistics, stated, "In today's economy, many parents are finding it difficult to fund their child's entire uniform needs, including patches, boots and accessories. So, now we can provide a BDU set to an interested cadet, which lifts a burden from the parents and makes the member really feel like part of the team. These BDUs are greatly appreciated and will certainly be put to good use."