Capt Gore joined CAP in Boston, Massachusetts as a cadet in the late 1950's, earned the Cadet Certificate of Proficiency and went on to serve as as a senior member. As a cadet, he participated in the championship drill team and  emergency services as an observer and  radio operator. Capt Gore took a hiatus from CAP in the mid 60s and returned in 2013, this time in New Jersey Wing. He became involved with the Teterboro Composite Squadron in the areas of Personnel,  Administration, Character Development Instructor, and Deputy Commander for Seniors.