Wed, Nov 20, 2002
Ranks Increased for USAF Auxiliary Chiefs
The
U.S. Air Force chief of staff has promoted the two highest-ranking
civilian leaders of the Civil Air Patrol, a move that validates the
importance of the all-volunteer Air Force auxiliary, especially
with regard to its future role in America's homeland security
efforts.
Gen. John P. Jumper announced last week that CAP National
Commander Brig. Gen. Richard L. Bowling (below, right) of Knoxville
(TN) will be promoted to the rank of major general, effective
December 1. At the same time, CAP National Vice Commander Col.
Dwight Wheless of Manteo (NC) will be promoted to the rank of
brigadier general.
Jumper cited CAP's "proud record of service in war and in peace"
and the 62,000-member organization's "coming role in homeland
security" as deciding factors in his decision.
"I am humbled and pleased that we -- the Civil Air Patrol --
have been entrusted by the senior leadership of the U.S. Air Force
with such an important role in the defense of our country," said
Bowling. "We stand ready as a force multiplier for the nation and
as America's 'eyes of the home skies.'"
According to Wheless, these general officer
promotions also recognize the significant volunteer services
performed by CAP members across the nation. "Day-in and day-out our
members unselfishly answer the call of public service and make
Civil Air Patrol a true partner in the 'total force' serving our
citizens," said Wheless. "That reliability and our professionalism
have paved the way for our national commander to cement
relationships with our Air Force counterparts, which will assure
our key role in homeland security missions as we, our children and
grandchildren continue our vital volunteer service to America."
In announcing the promotions, Jumper noted that CAP began its
service to America more than 60 years ago with its anti-submarine
coastal patrol missions during World War II, which he called "the
original homeland security missions," and continued its work in
aerial reconnaissance and disaster relief after the terrorist
attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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