National Change of Command 2021

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Civil Air Patrol Maj. Jessica D. Bowden, national Aid-De-Camp served as the master of Ceremonies during the Civil Air Patrol change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Civil Air Patrol is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Jessica D. Bowden, national Aid-De-Camp served as the master of Ceremonies during the Civil Air Patrol change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Civil Air Patrol is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Jessica D. Bowden, national Aid-De-Camp served as the master of Ceremonies during the Civil Air Patrol change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Civil Air Patrol is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors provides remarks as the presiding officer for CAPs change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Civil Air Patrol is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, the Distinguished Service Award, fourth bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Phelka distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, the Distinguished Service Award, fourth bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Phelka distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, the Distinguished Service Award, fourth bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Phelka distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, the Distinguished Service Award, fourth bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Phelka distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, the Distinguished Service Award, fourth bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Phelka distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

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Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin, Chairman of CAP’s Board of Governors, left, presents Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, the Distinguished Service Award, second bronze clasp, during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. Smith distinguished himself by outstanding service in a position of great responsibility as Commander and Chief Executive Officer, Civil Air Patrol from 2 September 2017 to 26 August 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, outgoing CAP National Commander, delivers an inspirational farewell address to CAP members around the country during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, outgoing CAP National Commander, delivers an inspirational farewell address to CAP members around the country during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, outgoing CAP National Commander, delivers an inspirational farewell address to CAP members around the country during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, outgoing CAP National Commander, delivers an inspirational farewell address to CAP members around the country during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith, outgoing CAP National Commander, delivers an inspirational farewell address to CAP members around the country during a change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)

Civil Air Patrol Col Regena M. Aye, CAP’s incoming National Vice Commander has her new rank pinned on by her brother Donald Bailey and Retired Lt Gen James K. McLaughlin during a promotion and change of command ceremony in Wixom, Michigan, August 26, 2021. It is customary for the family of the promotee to pin on the new rank. The Civil Air Patrol National Vice Commander is promoted to the temporary grade of Brig. Gen. (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary photo by Lt. Col. Robert Bowden)