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assumed the position of
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is the U.S. Air Force command responsible for ensuring the CAP is organized, trained, and equipped to fulfill Air Force-assigned missions. Operating alongside the CAP's civilian leadership, CAP-USAF provides day-to-day support, advice, and liaison to the CAP’s more than 60,000 members and provides
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Andress Stone was the sitting CAP National Board Chairman, therefore became the Chairman of the NEB. Colonel Stone died in an aircraft accident while returning home from a NEB meeting in August 1948. Retired U.S. Air Force
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Harwell was promoted to Maj Gen via CAP PANHQ Order 33, 24 Aug 1988. The National Vice Commander was also promoted to Brig Gen. He would be the only National Commander to hold this rank until 2002.
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oversight for CAP programs, with emphasis on safety and program requirements. CAP-USAF personnel are also the primary function interface between other federal agencies and the CAP.
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2547:. Civil Air Patrol. Archived from
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2180:Johnston, Laurie (July 15, 1974).
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2697:"Colonel Aaron D. Reid"
2426:"Paul Bergman Obituary"
2400:"Warren Barry Obituary"
2261:"Johnnie Boyd Obituary"
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2602:. Civil Air Patrol.
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1963:. Civil Air Patrol.
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1024:William M. Patterson
991:William M. Patterson
525:Beale Air Force Base
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174:National Commander
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2667:. April 17, 2019.
2456:Aero News Network
2319:. August 27, 2019
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