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News from Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing 10 JUNE 2011

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Legislation introduced to recognize Civil Air Patrol subchasers

Pilots recall dangerous World War II service MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Time, instead of a German submarine, is now the enemy of Civil Air Patrol volunteers from World War II. The numbers have dwindled dramatically for these 60,000 unsung heroes, whose ages range from the late 80s to more than 100. Legislation has been introduced in both houses of Congress that would award CAP a Congressional Gold Medal for its World War II service... Read more...

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CAP World War II volunteer to be honored with Distinguished Service Medal

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - At age 94, Charles Compton of Evanston, Ill., is rejoining Civil Air Patrol at the rank of colonel. He is also receiving CAP's Distinguished Service Medal. When he joined CAP for the first time, Compton was only in his early 20s. It was during World War II, when German submarines were effortlessly picking off American cargo and transport ships. As a volunteer member of the fledgling CAP - established Dec. 1, 1941, and originally called the Coastal Patrol - Compton flew missions on numerous aircraft, including a Stinson and Grumman G44 A. During World War II, the presence of CAP aircraft discouraged enemy submarines from surfacing ... Read more...

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Civil Air Patrol honored with World Peace Prize

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary, will be awarded a World Peace Prize during a June 14 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Chief Judge of the World Peace Prize and retired U.S. Rep. Lester Wolff announced CAP will be honored as the World Peace Corps Mission's "Roving Ambassador for Peace" at the ceremony in Washington, D.C., which will also recognize top honor prize recipients H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman. "Civil Air Patrol makes a huge impact, going above and beyond to make a profound difference in America's communities, saving lives and preserving liberty for all... Read more...

Pa. members assist Scouts seeking Aviation Merit Badge - June 7, 2011

Pa. unit places 2,000 flags on veterans' graves - May 24, 2011

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About Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives in fiscal year 2010. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
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drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 69 years. It is a major partner of Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. For more information on Civil Air Patrol, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com. Julie DeBardelaben Steve Cox Deputy Director, Public Affairs W: (877) 227-9142 Ext. 250 C: (334) 549-2224 Public Affairs Manager W: (877) 227-9142 Ext. 251 C: (334) 296-5881 www.gocivilairpatrol.com

Backgrounder In its Air Force auxiliary role, CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives in fiscal year 2010. When natural or manmade disasters occur, CAP's citizen volunteers are often the first on the scene, transmitting digital images of the damage within seconds while providing disaster relief and emergency services for victims. In the past decade alone, members have responded to such phenomena as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Texas and Oklahoma wildfires, tornadoes in the South and central U.S., flooding in the Dakotas and an earthquake and tsunami in Hawaii, as well as humanitarian missions along the U.S. and Mexican border. CAP celebrates its 70 th anniversary on Dec. 1. It has been conducting humanitarian missions from the early days of World War II and is considered by many as the world standard for aviation-oriented, volunteer emergency organizations.

Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing Col. Mark Lee, Commander Lt. Col. Sandra Brandon, Vice Commander East Maj Gary Fleming, Vice Commander West Maj Annette Carlson, Public Affairs Officer (PAO)

Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing PA Wing CAP Headquarters Building 3-108, Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 Telephone: 717-861-2335, FAX: 888-528-1561

2011 Pennsylvania Wing Conference November 11-13, 2011

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