Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97 (Mechanicsville) is proud to announce his membership in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Virginia Wing. 

The delegate will be a part of CAP’s Virginia Legislative Squadron. 

As a member of the squadron, Peace will be awarded the honorary rank of major and invited to participate in CAP activities, including flying in any of the 12 aircraft based in the Commonwealth. 

CAP’s Virginia Legislative Squadron will provide benefits to help Peace in his legislative duties.
“We are grateful that Del. Christopher K. Peace has taken the time to recognize the important role Civil Air Patrol and other volunteer organizations play in making Virginia a safer and more livable state for its citizens,” Col. Dave Carter, commander of the Virginia Wing, said. 
CAP performs search and rescue as well as disaster relief missions throughout the Commonwealth. It also runs a well regarded cadet program for youth. It is chartered by Congress to help educate citizens about the significance of aerospace to our nation. All members of CAP are volunteers.

“I am honored to be a member of the Civil Air Patrol Virginia Legislative Squadron as an honorary major,” Peace said. “I commend the dedication and commitment of the Civil Air Patrol to the Commonwealth in times of need and disaster. The service they provide is important to the safety of Virginia residents.”

According to its Web site, CAP is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, nonprofit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). 

CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aerospace education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth. 

In addition, CAP has recently been tasked with homeland security and courier service missions; it also performs non-auxiliary missions for various governmental and private agencies, such as local law enforcement and the American Red Cross. 

While CAP is sponsored by the USAF, it is not an operating reserve component under the Air Force or the federal government. 

To learn more about CAP visit: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm

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Del. Christopher K. Peace was elected to his third term representing the 97th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. The cistrict includes parts of Hanover, Caroline, King William, King and Queen, Henrico and Spotsylvania counties and all of New Kent County.