Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the fires. We are confident in the skills of these selfless, dedicated CAP volunteers who contribute so much to both the local community response and the wider federal effort.”

Source: Brig. Gen. William D. Betts, vice commander, 1st Air Force, Air Forces Northern... discussing the many contributions CAP personnel are making to minimizing the effects of massive wildfires in the NorthWest USA. Aircraft from CAP's Oregon Wing and one from the Washington Wing joined the effort in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Oregon Emergency Management.

 FMI: www.cap.mil