Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Former Vice Commander Tyler P Frander Assumes Command of Military Liaison for CAP
The Civil Air Patrol-US Air Force has received a new commander after the installation of Colonel Tyler P. Frander in an April 13th Ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Frander assumes command from Colonel Mark Wootan, who led the CAP-USAF since April of 2019 as the force's 31st commander. The CAP-USAF is the military structure to support the civilian Civil Air Patrol, acting as the official backbone and government interface for the civilian organization. It "provides day-to-day support, advice, and liaison to CAP members and oversight for programs". It also oversees 1,500 units and a fleet of 555 aircraft used for their mission. CAP-USAF personnel are also the go-to between other federal agencies and the CAP.
Frander brings almost a quarter century of air force experience to his position as commander, including a year of preparation as outgoing Colonel Wooten's vice commander. Frander said his predecessor "is a great leader and mentor who truly cares about Civil Air Patrol and their incredible mission."
Prior to entering the outfit there, Frander served in a number of leadership roles and aviator positions. He originally cut his teeth as a special operations receiver evaluator pilot in the KC-135RT and an All Weather Aerial Delivery System instructor pilot in the C-130H3. H3e's flew more than 1,100 combat hours in Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, earning the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters.
“I am humbled and honored to be part of the team, and I look forward to continuing to build upon the strong relationships between CAP and CAP-USAF,” said Frander.
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