Tech. Sgt. Mandi Harper sings the National Anthem during the Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing’s 2015 Wing Conference and Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., March 27, 2015. Harper is a soprano vocalist with The United States Air Force Band’s ensemble Singing Sergeants. The NATCAPWG members provide services to the District of Columbia and the Nation in three mission areas – emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing Cadets present the Colors during the 2015 Wing Conference and Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., March 27, 2015. The CAP directly supports the U.S. Air Force by providing impact assessment, light transport, communications support, and low-level route surveys. In addition, about 10 percent of each year’s new U.S. Air Force Academy students are CAP cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke and Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing Commander Col. Bruce Heinlein present Samuel Harmon with a Congressional Gold Medal during the 2015 Wing Conference and Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., March 27, 2015. Harmon quit school at age 15 and convinced his local draft broad he was old enough to serve in the military during World War II. Harmon joined the Navy where he served as a chief electronics technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke speaks during the Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing’s 2015 Wing Conference and Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., March 27, 2015. Burke served as the keynote speaker at the event. The CAP operates as the all-volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force when performing services for the federal government. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke and Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing Commander Col. Bruce Heinlein pose for a photo with members of the CAPNCW during the 2015 Wing Conference and Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., March 27, 2015. The CAP directly supports the U.S. Air Force by providing impact assessment, light transport, communications support, and love-level route surveys. In addition, about 10 percent each year’s new U.S. Air Force Academy students are CAP cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)