CAP national commander, vice receive stars Published Dec. 3, 2002 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Civil Air Patrol National Commander Major General Richard L. Bowling addresses the audience following his promotion here Dec. 3. The position was upgraded to major general by the Air Force chief of staff in November because of the organization's planned role in homeland security. The CAP is the Air Force's official auxiliary and is a nonprofit organization. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)