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CIVIL AIR PATROL<br />
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President Lyndon B. Johnson was one<br />
of several presidents who supported and<br />
appreciated the efforts of Civil Air Patrol.<br />
More vintage CAP photos with presidents<br />
and other dignitaries are featured on<br />
pages 28-31.<br />
November-December 2006<br />
FEATURES<br />
6 State of the Organization<br />
Maj. Gen. Pineda Salutes a Year of CAP-ital<br />
Achievements<br />
8 Courter for Change<br />
First Female Vice Commander Ready to<br />
Make a Difference<br />
12 Zoeller’s Zinger<br />
Senior Member of Year Taken by Surprise<br />
13 Cadet of the Year<br />
New Jersey Youth Combats Diabetes on Way to Top<br />
15 A Legacy of Service … Poised for the Future<br />
Tribute for 65 Years of Performing<br />
Missions for America<br />
16 Patriots in the Skies<br />
Unsung Heroes Halted U-boat Assaults<br />
20 Charter Cadet<br />
Female Pilot Boosted War Effort<br />
22 Riveting History<br />
Flight Helps Cadet Relive Family’s Past<br />
24 Volunteer Memoirs<br />
Charter Members Reflect on CAP’s Heritage<br />
26 Aerospace Education Pioneer<br />
Sorenson’s Influence Shaped Program<br />
32 ‘Mama Bird’<br />
Aviatrix Takes Flying to New Heights<br />
34 Castle Is King<br />
Former Commander Shepherded CAP in ’60s<br />
36 50 Years and Counting<br />
Volunteers Honored for Half Century of Service<br />
39 Coastal Patrol Documents Found<br />
Base 16 Files Shed New Light on World War II Missions<br />
40 Bader Field Folds<br />
Site Was One of Original Coastal Patrol Bases<br />
42 Patches of Pride<br />
Emblems Symbolize Many Things<br />
44 CAP Coins<br />
Reward Mints Honor for Members<br />
46 Feik’s Fortunes<br />
Female Aviator Is Adored Icon<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
2 From Your National Commander<br />
4 National Headquarters Update<br />
5 Cadet Special Activities<br />
51 Achievements<br />
53 Region News<br />
SUBSCRIPTIONS<br />
The annual subscription rate is $25. To subscribe, mail a<br />
check to Volunteer Subscriptions, CAP Public Affairs, 105<br />
S. Hansell St., Bldg. 714, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332.<br />
ON OUR COVER<br />
The poster, “Eyes of the Home Skies,” presents an iconic<br />
image of World War II-era CAP. Discover more about<br />
CAP’s heritage in this special issue, dedicated to CAP’s<br />
65th anniversary. A 30-page special section begins on<br />
page 15.<br />
Civil Air Patrol Volunteer 1 November-December 2006
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