A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to award Civil Air Patrol veterans of World War II with a single Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service and sacrifices. “These individuals courageously answered the call of duty and deserve to be honored for their extraordinary service,” said Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) in a release. He commands CAP’s Congressional squadron. His bill (S. 418), with five original co-sponsors, is identical in language to the one that Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA) has offered (H.R. 719). More than 60,000 civilian volunteers served in the CAP during the war in roles such as anti-submarine coastal patrols off of the nation’s coasts. They used their own aircraft. By the end of the war, 64 members had died in service. The CAP, the Air Force’s auxiliary, will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Dec. 1. (CAP release)
Boeing Claims Progress on T-7 and Other Challenged Programs
April 25, 2025
Boeing appears to have become to overcome the problems that led to billions in losses on fixed-price defense contracts in recent years, point the company back toward profitabily, says Boeing president and CEO Kelly Ortberg.