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AIR FORCE-APPOINTED MEMBERS
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce
Chair

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel C. Clayton

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Walker

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Don Kang

CAP-SELECTED MEMBERS
Col. Rajesh Kothari
Vice Chair

Lt. Col. Andrew J. Oppmann

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Dandridge


INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT & EDUCATION — JOINTLY APPOINTED MEMBERS
Dr. Sharon DeVivo
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Capt. Mary Ann Schaffer
United Airlines

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bernie Skoch
Aerospace Education Adviser to the Air Force Association

ADVISERS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Maj. Gen. Regena M. Aye
CAP Chief Executive Officer

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Reid
CAP-USAF Commander

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
John W. Desmarais, Sr.
CAP Chief Operating Officer

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