CARIBOU — A change of command ceremony was held at the 33rd Squadron of the Maine Wing, Civil Air Patrol on July 18th, during which Captain David Barbosa assumed command from Major Richard Saucier. Having been in command for a year and a half, Major Saucier is stepping down from the position but will continue as the deputy commander. Captain Barbosa is also the squadron’s safety officer and a mission pilot. The squadron is based at the Caribou airport and has 23 members.
Contributed photoMajor Richard Saucier and Cadet Master Sergeant Angela McDonald watch as Captain David Barbosa, right, addresses the 33rd Squadron of the Maine Wing, Civil Air Patrol.
Civil Air Patrol, the official Air Force Auxiliary, is a nonprofit organization. It performs more that 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions in the continental United States as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Volunteers also take a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to America’s youths through CAP Cadet Programs. For more information about Civil Air Patrol programs go to www.gocivilairpatrol.com or call Capt Ray Burby at 492-1615. Civil Air Patrol, more than meets the sky.
