Michael Sanchez knew he was going to serve his country. As a Civil Air Patrol cadet in Decatur, Georgia in 1998, Sanchez wanted to join the Army to “kick in doors.” But the Ira Eaker Award recipient didn’t realize at the time that his military career would eventually come full circle from his time in CAP.
Colonel Jeffrey Garrett of Civil Air Patrol’s Georgia Wing has taken command of the organization’s Southeast Region.
Col.-select Michael Willis has been named the next Commander of Civil Air Patrol’s Georgia Wing, after serving in diverse CAP leadership roles for a combined total of 30 years. A United States Air Force veteran, Willis has also enjoyed a highly successful career as a technology manager for a major insurance company.
Civil Air Patrol’s Augusta Composite Squadron has won First Place in Georgia Wing’s annual Cadet Competition and will represent Georgia at the Southeast Region level later this spring.
Volunteer Organization will inspire a new generation of leaders in Georgia
Cadet Colonel Gabrielle Brown earns the highest achievement in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
Two Georgia Wing siblings – Cadet Cols. Kay McAbee and Leland McAbee of the Ellijay Composite Squadron– have been awarded Civil Air Patrol’s top cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, with Maj. Gen.-select Ed Phelka presenting the pair with their framed certificates.
3..2..1..LIFTOFF! Yesterday, several Marietta members watched Resilience as it lifted off of Launchpad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center marking beginning of the SpaceX Crew-1’s record setting launch.
Georgia Wing has begun to allow in-person meetings with strict health and safety measures in effect.
Precautionary measures stand down all squadrons temporarily
