Maj Gen Wheless resigns!

[whatevah]

(he was the CAP National Commander)

CAP NATIONAL BOARD, BOARD OF GOVERNORS :

Outside of the joy of my family and personal friends, my greatest joy in
life has been my 24 years of service to my Country through Civil Air Patrol.
The past ten months since assuming Command of this great organization have
taken me all across the Nation carrying our story of better than 64 years of
commitment to the principles of freedom and liberty for all people, the
protection of our shores, the training of young people in the ways of
respect and discipline, and the teaching of the lessons of air power.

During these ten months I essentially retired from the practice of law to
devote full time to this Command, but I have clients I have served for 38
years who still rely on me for advice, and I have yet to fulfill my promise
to finish the completion of our law office's construction of a branch office
and the training of new associates. Also, I seem to be missing all the
junior baseball games and dance recitals that my grandchildren are involved
in every weekend.

These months have also given me the opportunity to work closely with Brig
Gen Tony Pineda whom I have tried to expose to all facets of commanding
Civil Air Patrol so that he could step into the Command position seamlessly
when the time came. Tony has been a loyal companion during these months and
has shown me that he has the potential of being a fine Commander.

I also believe our Headquarters staff is a fine group of professionals,
well-tuned, customer-oriented and will find great satisfaction and
fulfillment ahead. I know that the staff and Col Vogt will work well
together and only good things will come from that.

So, believing a transition would not be harmful to this great organization
at this time, I hereby tender my resignation from the office of National
Commander to become effective no later than July 1, 2005, or earlier at an
appropriate change of command ceremony at a time mutually agreed upon with
Brig Gen Pineda. I wish for Civil Air Patrol and all its members the
continuation of our fine tradition of service to Country, and the
satisfaction of knowing that volunteer time in Civil Air Patrol has been
well-spent.

Sincerely
[oricinal signed 15 June 2005]
DWIGHT H. WHELESS
Major General, CAP
National Commander

[abysmal]

Whats the normal length of term for this office?

10 Months seems mighty SHORT....??

[fronzz]

That was sudden. He has only been the National Commander for 10 months!

[Pylon]

It may or may not have anything to do with it, but it just seems coincidental that both the National Commander and the Executive Director of CAP both resigned within the same week.

[CAPSGT]

My intel sources tell me that the two resignations are unrelated; the timing is just coincidental.

[Pylon]

My intel sources tell me that the two resignations are unrelated; the timing is just coincidental.

I would tend to agree; I'm not much of a conspiracy theorist.  Regardless, there is plenty of "chatter" within the membership, many of whom seem to think they are uniquely in-the-know.

[abysmal]

In the halls of supreme power, there are no coincidences.
Everything happens for a reason.

The truth is out there.......

[Major_Chuck]

I feel that it is just a coincidence.  The mans been active with CAP since the 1980's;  he runs a law practice;  has family commitments just like all of us. 

I too don't believe in conspiracy theories (unless it relates to the X-Files) and don't recall reading or hearing any background chatter.

Chuck

[abysmal]

So I ask the same question as in the beginning, What is the normal term of service for this position, and is 10 months a bit on the short side??

[arajca]

I believe the term of office is four years. And yes, 10 months is on the short side.

[abysmal]

Thanks.

[BlueLakes1]

Has a National Commander ever resigned mid-term before? Also, does Gen. Pineda automatically fill out the remainder of the term, or will another vote be taken at the next National Board?

[Major_Chuck]

Yes, previous National Commander's have stepped down before their term of office expired, only one in recent memory.  (I forget his name, promoted himself to Major General without AF and National Board approval then got the boot and we ended up with maroon epaulets).

BGen Pineda will serve as Acting National Commander until given the nod by the National Board.

[Yoda]

General Pineda was pretty cool.  I think he'll get the nomination for CAP/CC.

[The Admiral]

wow.  that's me. ---->

[Cadet Bonnett]

how long was he in command of the nation. When does he offically resign.

[Major_Chuck]

how long was he in command of the nation. When does he offically resign.

10 months and he steps down officially 1 July.

-CC

[Cadet Bonnett]

does anyone know why he resigned. is he okay.   

[MIKE]

does anyone know why he resigned. is he okay.   

Read this press release.

[Cadet Bonnett]

does anyone know why he resigned. is he okay.   

Read this press release.

Sir,
i get it thanks