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After serving as the first Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, what CAP role did Gen Carl Spaatz hold?

CAP's first Chairman of the National Board.

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  1. First Chairman of the National Board ✔
  2. First cadet commander
  3. First chief of CAP chaplains

Why: Spaatz led American strategic bombing in World War II, became the first Chief of Staff of the new Air Force, and later served as the first Chairman of CAP's National Board.

Huh, didn't know that: The Spaatz Award, CAP's top cadet honor, is named for him.

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Why did Spaatz like board meetings? He was used to being chairman of the skies.
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Answer: First Chairman of the National Board. Spaatz led American strategic bombing in World War II, became the first Chief of Staff of the new Air Force, and later served as the first Chairman of CAP's National Board.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 4: Strategic Perspectives, reading 14.1, author note (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Volume_4_Web_4028F891F0A14.pdf
    later served as CAP's first Chairman of the National Board.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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