Charles L. Carr Jr.

Charles L. "Chuck" Carr, CAP, is a two-star major general and the former 22nd National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol. He succeeded Maj Gen Amy Courter on August 17, 2011. On August 15, 2014, Maj Gen Carr relinquished command to Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez. He was previously the National Vice Commander and Great Lakes Region Commander.

Charles L. Carr
Nickname(s)	"Chuck"
Born	Columbus, Ohio
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force
Years of service	1989-Present
Rank	Major General, CAP
Commands	National Commander National Vice Commander Great Lakes Region Commander
Awards	Air Force Commendation Medal Distinguished Service Medal (w/ two bronze clasps) Exceptional Service Award Meritorious Service Award (w/ one bronze clasp)

Education

• University of Maryland
• NCO Leadership School
• Command NCO Academy
• USAF Senior NCO Academy

Civil Air Patrol

Commands Held

• National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol - (August 17, 2011 – August 15, 2014)
• National Vice Commander of Civil Air Patrol - (September 4, 2010 – August 17, 2011)
• Great Lakes Region Commander - (March 1, 2007 – September 4, 2010)
• Ohio Wing Commander
• Ohio Wing Vice Commander
• Group VIII Commander
• Capt Eddie Rickenbacker Cadet Squadron 803 Commander

Past Military Experience

He retired as a senior non-commissioned officer after serving 23 years in the United States Air Force.