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William Charles

@WCharlesII

BS Criminal Justice and BS History, Madonna University. Retired police officer Novi Michigan. Colonel Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux. CERT instructor Novi PD.

 South Lyon, Mi
Joined December 2012
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Study: cost of ‘fueling’ an electric vehicle is equivalent to $17.33 per gallon thedailybs.com/2023/10/26/st…
Study: cost of ‘fueling’ an electric vehicle is equivalent to $17.33 per gallon - The Daily Bo...

Study: cost of ‘fueling’ an electric vehicle is equivalent to $17.33 per gallon - The Daily Bo...

(The Center Square) – Electric vehicle subsidies in the United States total $48,698 per car and face a full cost of $17.33 per equivalent gallon of gaso, according to a new analysis from the Texas...

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele gets it: "I am from a 3rd world country and I see cities in the US where I wouldn't want to live now. When you see cities in the US eroding so fast, this has to be by design."
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#ThrowbackThursday 𝗢-𝟮𝗔 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿... In late 1966 the U.S. Air Force selected a military variant of the Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster, designated the O-2, to supplement the O-1 Bird Dog forward air controller (FAC) aircraft then operating in Southeast Asia. #USAF
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Latest feature from cap.news: CAP Aerial Photos, Online Assessments Assist Idalia Response bit.ly/3raE2Ro
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Congratulations to our Kentucky Wing, winners of the 2023 U.S. Air Forces Northern Command (AFNORTH) Commander’s Award, presented annually for the most meritorious #CivilAirPatrol mission of the previous year. Read about the mission that earned this at bit.ly/45F2JnF.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, commander of AFNORTH, presented the award during CAP’s 2023 national conference.

ALT Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, commander of AFNORTH, presented the award during CAP’s 2023 national conference.

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It was an amazing @CivilAirPatrol Nat'l Conf in Bellevue, WA with nearly 700 people! We heard impressive keynote speakers like @SecAFOfficial, celebrated award winners, had a @CAPNCAC meeting, and much more. Our organization is soaring to new heights! photos.cap.gov
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Image from Maj Gen Edward Phelka, CAP (@MajGenPhelka)
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C/2d Lt William Chen from our Colorado Wing received appointments to Air Force, Army, & Naval academies as well as to study biology at UCLA & Texas A&M & biomedical engineering at Northwestern. Chen, #CivilAirPatrol member since 2016, selected @AF_Academy. bit.ly/3DRAUwx
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National Aviation Week celebrates our nation’s long aviation history. 📷 Photos include a Civil Air Patrol glider, a CAP hot air balloon, a CAP single-engine airplane, and a CAP drone. #CivilAirPatrol #aviationweek #aviation
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In the upcoming weeks, you may notice a different look to our iconic bubble! 🚨 We’re excited to introduce a redesigned beacon for our Chevrolet Tahoe PPV fleet with new and innovative technologies that increase visibility for added officer safety.
MSP Chevy Tahoe with the redesigned beacon

ALT MSP Chevy Tahoe with the redesigned beacon

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Members of our @HawaiiWingCAP have conducted two flights capturing photos and videos of damage caused by the #mauiwildfire while documenting impact assessments and search and rescue operations. Read more at bit.ly/3qpd5ZV. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission
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A #CivilAirPatrol aircraft was displayed Saturday in Boeing Plaza at #OSH23, honoring Public Benefit Flying Day. This recognizes those who volunteer to fly as a way to give back to the community, including CAP. The day culminated with an evening air show & fireworks. #GoFlyCAP – at Oshkosh, WI
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Congratulations to our cadet teams from the Maryland, Alabama, & Tennessee wings for winning the top three spots in the Beginners Division of the @modelaircraft's UAS4STEM national drone competition held at #OSH23. Read more at bit.ly/3Ocne3X. #CivilAirPatrol #STEM – at Oshkosh, WI
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Latest feature from cap.news: Cadets Explore Cyber Concepts at National Academy bit.ly/3O97OO3
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Latest feature from cap.news: Members from Across CAP Flock to Wisconsin to Assist with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh bit.ly/3DqcvhF
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One of the amazing outcomes of the @CivilAirPatrol National Cadet Competition is the friendships that form between teams. Here, teams from MO and TX encourage each other before the start of an event, demonstrating great sportsmanship and friendly competition. @mocapnews @txwgcap
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HERO DOWN!!!! I have no words when I hear of an officer or service member that has taken his own life. Officer Scott Carson of Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD lost his inner battles. Guys I know you may not see the wood for the trees when in that dark place but pleaser reach out. I can promise you it won’t be easy but there is life to be loved. Just reach out. Reach out to us here and check out our reputable resources that have all been vetted. irishangel.org/where-to-get-… Or GET HELP HERE: Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 Cop2Cop 1 866-COP-2COP Crisis Text Line Text BLUE to 741741 CopLine 1-800-COP-LINE POPPA (NYPD FAMILY)o 1-888-cops-cop (1-888- 267-7267) Blue Line Support 1-855-964-2583 REACH OUT, you’re not alone guys. It’s the strongest thing you can do. #irishangel #ptsd #ptsi #mentalhealth #addiction #bethechange #reachout
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Tim Burrows@TimBurrows12669 Jun 2023
🚨 Traffic stops save lives, stop crime, and make communities safer. Officer saves kidnapped woman who mouthed ‘help me’ during traffic stop foxcarolina.com/2023/06/08/o… – at Georgia, USA
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#CivilAirPatrol cadets from our @ILWGCAP volunteered to assist visitors and help kids use a CAP flight simulator during a recent air show. Air Force Gen Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of @US_TRANSCOM and #CAPCadet alum, also visited with cadets at the event. 🛩️ #STEM – at Scott Air Force Base, IL
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#CivilAirPatrol cadet alum and Air Force Senior Airman Deyton Talley, an MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator from the Texas Air National Guard @147thAttackWing, talks about his time as a #CAPCadet. Talley got his start in aviation as a cadet with our CA Wing’s 11th Composite Squadron.
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David Molloy@ChiefMolloy4 Apr 2023
“Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the project.” — Bill Owens #DailyQuotes #TuesdayThoughts #Leadership
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