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A modified DC-8 carries the name of late CAP member and NASA research pilot Col. Edwin Lewis
December 10, 2007
NASA honored the memory of the late Col. Edwin W. Lewis by marking the modified DC-8 science laboratory he flew for 18 years with his name, according to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center homepage. Lewis, a former CAP national vice commander, and Nevada Wing Commander Dion E. DeCamp died Nov. 8 in a aircraft crash south of Las Vegas.
Through Wreaths Across America, Civil Air Patrol joins with Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, in remembering our nation’s departed veterans
December 07, 2007
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS – Veteran memorials and gravesites across the nation will be adorned with remembrance wreaths on Dec. 15. in stirring, solemn tributes to the courage and sacrifice of those who have guarded and preserved our nation’s freedom throughout history. Through Wreaths Across America, Civil Air Patrol joins with Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, in remembering our nation’s departed veterans. CAP units will lead 132 of the 268 observances this year, and will participate with other color and honor guards in approximately 25 additional locations.
This year, for the first time ever, members of the public sponsored placement of more than 16,500 wreaths on veterans’ graves across the U.S., with more than 4,000 of those sponsored through CAP. These wreaths will be placed in ceremonies in all 50 states. Worcester Wreath Co. donated more than 15,600 wreaths, 10,000 of which will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery. In all, more than 32,000 wreaths will adorn cemeteries and memorials through Wreaths Across America.
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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS – The U.S. Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors announced today it has suspended the CAP national commander for a period of up to 180 days.
According to Maj. Gen. Richard L. Bowling, BoG chairman, the 11-member board convened a special meeting Aug. 5 to receive the CAP Inspector General’s Report of Investigation concerning allegations against Maj. Gen. Antonio J. Pineda.
The investigation was conducted by CAP Inspector General Col. James Linker after allegations were made that a CAP Florida Wing member took U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College tests for Pineda in 2002 and 2003. CAP senior members are allowed to enroll in Air Force professional development courses to strengthen their knowledge about the U.S. Air Force. Before becoming national commander, Pineda held the positions of Florida Wing commander and Southeast Region commander for the organization. He is a retired agent of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
"Until the Board of Governors has completed its final action, the general’s CAP membership has been suspended for a period of up to 180 days," said Bowling. "During this period, Maj. Gen. Pineda is prohibited from having contact with any member of Civil Air Patrol."
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