Volunteer Position To Ensure CAP Is A 'Diverse
Organization'
Civil Air Patrol National Commander Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr on
Wednesday introduced Lt. Col. Jo’Andrew D. Cousins as the
organization's national chief diversity officer. In that
role, a volunteer position created by CAP’s National Board in
August 2011, Cousins will report directly to Carr and will
work with Don Rowland, CAP executive director, and other leaders in
the organization.
Wing Replacement Program Extends The Life Of The Aircraft
Through 2040
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force celebrated the rollout of the
first re-winged A-10 Thunderbolt II in a ceremony held on Wednesday
at Hill Air Force Base. Boeing is under contract with the Air Force
to deliver 233 wing sets through 2018.
Latest Variant Features New Weather Radar, Other
Improvements
The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of the first MV-22
Osprey produced with the new Block C suite of design upgrades. The
program is a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company and Bell
Helicopter.
Exploring Options To Mitigate Delays Meeting April 2013
Deadline
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) said Wednesday that it is
exploring ways to mitigate delays in meeting the April 2013
delivery schedule for the first aircraft called for under United
States Air Force Light Air Support (LAS) contract. SNC was awarded
that contract in late December, but due to a lawsuit filed by
Hawker Beechcraft, which was disqualified by the Pentagon from
bidding for the contract, has been prevented from initiating
work.
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