Former National Capitol Wing Master Sergeant

[hhbooker2]

Greetings & Salutations! Was a member of the National Capitol Wing at Bolling AFB and was then a Master Sergeant and later after I left, the C.A.P. discontinued both Warrant Officer and enlisted ranks, the lowest rank was Senior Member, however I recall there being in the regulations a paragraph saying former enlisted ranked persons could regain and hold their highest grade as an N.C.O., or former U.S.A.F. enlisted could also ask to hold their enlisted ranks too, not sure of ever seeing anyone wearing anything other than Second Lieutenant's golden bar? Just wondered? Maybe they'll restore enlisted ranks down the road? Thanks from Sarge (Herbert Booker) of Florida. 

[Storm Chaser]

The following requirements need to be met in order to qualify for an NCO grade appointment:

a.  Only those CAP members who are military or ex-military NCOs and do not wish to be considered for CAP officer grades may be appointed to a CAP NCO grade under provisions of this section. The CAP grade granted will be equivalent to the grade held in the active duty military, Reserve or National Guard.

b.  The member must also have completed Level I of the Senior Member Professional Development Program.

Are you a retired or former Air Force Master Sergeant or E-7 equivalent from another branch of the Armed Forces? If you are, then all you need to do is submit a copy of your DD Form 214, military ID or promotion order as appropriate, and once that is verified and you complete Level I, you would qualify for that rank. You will, however, not get promoted any further since CAP does not have at the moment an NCO program.

[Storm Chaser]

You could also ask for grade reinstatement if you have supporting documentation.

3-8. Former Members.  A former member may be reinstated to the same grade held prior to voluntary membership termination, provided he or she qualifies for that grade under current criteria (including applicable senior member professional development criteria). A recommendation for such reinstatement is neither automatic nor mandatory. If approved, the appointment will not be retroactive and the date of grade will be the date validated by National Headquarters upon reinstatement.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Welcome back Sgt!

[Major Carrales]

Is the originator of this thread the fellow in this photograph?  If so, I have noticed this photo for years and am pleased and honored to make you acquaintance.

[Pylon]

Is the originator of this thread the fellow in this photograph?  If so, I have noticed this photo for years and am pleased and honored to make you acquaintance.

Joe, the coincidences seem to indicate that's pretty likely.  The gentleman pictured is a CAP MSgt from National Capitol Wing with the nameplate Booker, as is the original poster. 


MSgt, you should be proud that photograph of you (if it is, indeed, you) has been circulated around for some time.  I remember seeing that as a cadet.

[PHall]

Is the originator of this thread the fellow in this photograph?  If so, I have noticed this photo for years and am pleased and honored to make you acquaintance.

You just like the picture because he's wearing his Service Cap!

[Major Carrales]

Is the originator of this thread the fellow in this photograph?  If so, I have noticed this photo for years and am pleased and honored to make you acquaintance.

You just like the picture because he's wearing his Service Cap!

[Stonewall]

As an Air Force Master Sergeant and 15 year member of National Capital Wing, I feel it is my duty to grow my sideburns to the standard set forth by MSgt Booker.  It's just the right thing to do.

Thinks to myself:  [darn] I was born a generation or two too late.

Edit to add:

Thank you one and all! Respectfully yours, Sarge (Herbert Booker of Palm Coast, Florida) 

Sir, I live in Jacksonville and would love to buy you a beverage of your choice.  I always stop at the Sonny's BBQ place when I'm in your neck of the woods.

[Майор Хаткевич]

As a note, I posted the picture based on the grade and wing stated. Didn't even notice the nameplate. If this is in fact THAT MSgt... Awesome.

[NIN]

As a note, I posted the picture based on the grade and wing stated. Didn't even notice the nameplate. If this is in fact THAT MSgt... Awesome.

I gotta admit: this thread is so full of win.

[J2H]

 That's an odd MSGT  rank

[Pylon]

That's an odd MSGT  rank

Senior NCO chevrons (MSgt, SMSgt, and CMSgt) were different for the Air Force and CAP prior to 1991 and CSAF General McPeak.  They had one less stripe up top, one more on the bottom.

[J2H]

I did not know that.  thank you

[hhbooker2]

Greetings & Salutations! On my website, Booker's Free Web Library, https://picasaweb.google.com/booker1942 I show all of the Air Force chevrons dating back to when they were under the Army Signal Corps in 1914. During the First World War they wore a winged propellor centered below their chevrons as well as a Master Electrician chevrons which had an open wreath below the winged prop and a star above it. In 1920 they P.X. they sold unauthorized chevrons with the winged prop through to 1948, I believe until the Berlin Airlift? LTC William K. Emerson's book "CHEVRONS" shows their history as well, you can also find many e-books on uniforms and insignia that include the Air Service, the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces at www.archive.org and at www.scribd.com too! Yes, Master Sergeant wore six chevrons, now five below and one inverted "V" above! A.S.M.I.C. Trading Post carried an article on the new USAF ranks for Airmen and Sergeants. My website has over 3,300 albums and you can download whatever you want and use it however you wish! As a type II diabetic, have to be cautious of what I consume in beverages, maybe could do with a Diet Coca Cola! I've got a lot of books to scan daily, so watch the website expand each day. I have Navy and Marine Corps uniform regulations dating to 1841 to 1941 and working on U.S.A.F. regs too, from the Airman's Guide. Lots of pictures (scans) of Squadron Insignia too from WW2  Sarge (Herbert Booker)

[Майор Хаткевич]

But, is that you in the picture above?

[Flying Pig]

If that is him then we have a legend on our hands gents.... that picture is legendary and has been floating around CAP for decades.

[a2capt]

If that is him then we have a legend on our hands gents.... that picture is legendary and has been floating around CAP for decades.

Sort of like your name plate .. when you went back to the unit.

Well, okay, not quite. But..

[GroundHawg]

Oh its him! His profile pic on the link provided matches up, rocking the old school khaki with Infantry Cord! LEGENDARY!!!

[ColonelJack]

I went to his Picasa site ... if the pictures posted there that are identified as "Profile" are of him, then it's him in the classic CAP MSgt photo.

Welcome, MSgt Booker!  You indeed are an icon!

Jack