Today is Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo's first official day of service on CAP's Board of Governors.

DeVivo is the president and CEO of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and is well-known and -connected within the nation's aviation academic/university community.

She was most recently recognized for her transformative leadership at Vaughn College, founded in 1932 and located in New York City near LaGuardia Airport. Under her direction, the college now offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in aviation, engineering, management and technology to a diverse student body of about 1,550 students, of whom about 80% are members of minority groups.

“It is an honor to join this phenomenal organization,” DeVivo said. “CAP’s commitment to serving the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders, especially those from underserved groups, is what attracted me to this role of service. I look forward to supporting the board, the staff and the volunteers in their critical work.”

Five more cadets have taken advantage of CAP's COVID-19 remobilization efforts and earned their "wings" recently through CAP's Air Force funded-Cadet Wings program:

Operation Pulse Lift, CAP’s campaign to collect blood for the American Red Cross in light of restrictions stemming from COVID-19, met its goal of 4,000 total units collected by Memorial Day by meeting the 4,006-unit mark May 29.

The same day, organizers launched the “100 Days of Giving” Challenge, lasting through Labor Day, in response to increased Red Cross blood needs because of injuries associated with traditional outdoor summertime activities.

CAP collections for the Red Cross began April 16, 2020.

Smith's “Mentorship, Again,” part of the second half of his 2018 series, is featured today.

Applications are now open for CAP's National Vice Commander vacancy created when Maj. Gen.-Select Edward D. Phelka's three-year term as National Commander/CEO begins in August.

CAP members may nominate themselves to fill this position.

Minimum requirements are:

The CAP Safety Program is now accepting applications for four national staff positions. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. CDT June 11.

It's time for another edition of “This Week in CAP History.”

This week, we're showing off the Michigan Wing with this 1984 article from the Livingston County Daily Press and Argus. The newspaper featured the work of the Livingston Composite Squadron and highlighted some impressive activities, such as assisting on the scene of a plane crash on the interstate, working to support the U.S. Army and more.

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