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The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Vol. 5 No. 2

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Capt Stephen Petty, Commander Capt Russell Voelker, Publisher & Editor March - June 2010

www.martinsburgcap.comwww.martinsburgcap.com

Local Members Participate in Andrews AFB EventLocal Members Participate in Andrews AFB EventOn Friday, May 14th , 7 MartinsburgCadets and 1 Sr. Member traveled to

Andrews AFB, to support and partici-pate in the 2010 Joint Services Open

House.

During the event, our members per-formed duties that included: DrugDemand Reduction Education, Re-cruiting, CAP Aircraft Protection and

Streamer/Flag Retrieval. They were

also given plenty of free time to visitthe displays and enjoy the air show.

At the end of the day, other than a

little sunburn and tired feet, everyonesaid that they had enjoyed themselvesand looked forward to next year.

Front Row L-R: C/Amn Rudy Bakin, C/TSgt Ty Stansbury, C/CMSgt Tim Dye.Back Row L-R: C/CMSgt John Dye, C/SSgt Spencer Lunsford, C/SSgt Nathanael

Main and C/SrA Quinn Kahsay

TheThe USUSNavys Blue AngelsNavys Blue Angels headlined this years showheadlined this years show

See Open House Photos Page

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US Armys Golden KnightsUS Armys Golden Knights

Morning Sign In...Morning Sign In...Do you have your form 60Do you have your form 60 ??

CAP 182T Skylane Aircraft On DisplayCAP 182T Skylane Aircraft On Display

Heritage FlightHeritage FlightLL--R: FR: F--22 Raptor, P22 Raptor, P--51 Mustang, F51 Mustang, F--16 Falcon16 Falcon

DDR Mascot w/ CAP Capt Jeff WelchDDR Mascot w/ CAP Capt Jeff Welch

Looks like a hole in oneLooks like a hole in one

WW II BWW II B--17 Bomber17 Bomber

US Army RangerUS Army Ranger

DemonstrationDemonstration

TeamTeam

Parents Night DDR/Recruitment

On Tuesday, March 2nd, a special meet-ng was held, at the squadron hangar, to

give squadron members families a

chance to tour the new facility. Awards

and promotions were given out at the

meeting and refreshments were also

provided.

The cadets wereable to use the fatal

vision goggles todemonstrate for the

public the dangersof drinking and

driving. The cadetsalso set up a re-cruitment board topresent to the pub-

lic the mission andactivities of ourlocal Civil AirPatrol squadron.

Even though the

The MartinsburgCAP squadron was

invited to partici-pate in Berkley

County's HealthFair on Saturday,

April 10th. TheDrug DemandReduction (DDR)display board was

set up to educatethe public in thedangers of drugs,alcohol and other

abusive substances.

Open House Photos

turnout by thepublic was light, it

was an enjoyableday to work with

the BerkeleyCounty Health

Department inreaching out to ourcommunity.

Fatal Vision Goggl

Exercise

L-R: C/SSgt Spencer Lunsford,SM Sherie Main and

C/SSgt Nathanael Main

(Capt Russ Voelker not shown)

By SM Sherie Main, MRB DDRO

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VA Med Center Exercise - May 27

Middle East Region ConferenceApril 16 - 18

167th Airlift Wing Firing Range/ES TrainingMay 15

MADD Guest Speakers

As of June 19th, the squadron has purchased: carpet, flooring, tables and chairs for the hangars ready room. Level Line Excavating (Eddie

Bohrer) donated the use of a bobcat to remove the steep bank around the hangar. Grass has been planted on the slope and the steps are waitingon concrete. Phone and Internet service providers are still being researched. A dedication ceremony is tentatively set for September.

Several members ofthe Martinsburg Com-

posite Squadron par-ticipated in a recentMass Casualty Exer-cise, sponsored by the

Martinsburg Veterans

Administration Medi-cal Center.

They joined membersof the local JuniorROTC and employees

of the VAMC, assimulated victims of anexploded improvised

explosive device.

This drill took monthsto plan and involvedmany county, state andfederal emergency

response organiza-tions.

LLLLL-R: C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell, C/Amn Rudy Bakin,

2Lt Jeannine Korte, C/TSgt Ty Stansbury

and C/SSgt Nathanael Main

L-R: C/TSgt Ty Stansbury and C/2Lt Andrew Mitchellawait further treatment/transport in the triage area,

while 2Lt Jeannine Korte mans the rehab tent.

Front Row L-R: Col Dennis Barron, Maj JeffreySchrock, Lt Col Shelton Davis, Capt Russell Voelker.

Back Row L-R: Lt Col Alvin Fox and Capt Lewis

Craddock. (Not shown Capt Robert Cook)

WV Wing RepresentativesWV Wing Representatives

Six cadets and three senior members attended firearms and emergency services train-ing hosted by the 167th Airlift Wing. TSgt John Phillips led the firearms training

while Maj Bart Rogers conducted the emergency services/ground team member train-ing.

L-R: Margaret Walker and Sandy Palmer receive

Certificates of Appreciation

from WV Wing Commander Col Dennis Barron.

Our squadronmeeting on Tues-

day, May 25th wasthe occasion for avery somber butinspiring presenta-

tion by membersof our local chap-

ter of MothersAgainst Drunk

Driving (MADD).Cadet DDROQuinn Kahsayarranged for a

MADD speaker tocome and sharewith us a verytragic story but

one of hope.

Hangar Project Update

TSgt Phillips evaluates Cadet Buckmans targetTSgt Phillips evaluates Cadet Buckmans target

Mrs. MargaretWalker shared the

story of her son'stragic death by thehands of a drunkand drug abusing

truck driver. Herstory was one of

hope that bothteens and adults

should hear andheed her warningthat drinking anddriving (and abus-

ing any substance)is just stupid.Mrs. Walker ex-

plained

that this type ofsubstance abuse

effects not onlythe drunk driverbut also those whobecome his or her

victims.

Mrs. Walker,along with her

presenting partner,Sandy Palmer,reach out throughthe community in

schools, busi-nesses and otheravenues wheretheir message can

be heard.

By SM Sherie Main, MRB DDRO

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Weekly Uniform Schedule*

Leadership

Dress Blues

Aerospace Education

BDUs

Character Development

BDUs

Physical Fitness

Civilian PT Clothes

*Schedule is subject to change

Training & Activities

April 9 - 11 Comprehensive Training WeekendAttendees: 2Lt Jeff Main, 1st Lt Adam Sanders, 1st Lt Dirk Stansbury, F.O.Robert Crook, Capt Steve Petty, 2Lt Kim Leaton, Maj Brad Williams,

C/CMSgt Tim Dye and C/CMSgt Caleb Sullivan.

April 16 - 18 Observed SAREX:st Lt Pudge Forrester participated.

April 24 Adopt a Highway Detail

A record 11 Cadets, 10 Seniors and one guest participated.

May 21 - 23 SAREX Greenbrier/LewisburgC/CMSgt John and C/CMSgt Tim Dye Participated.

AA Industry Training Standards (FITS) Training ClassLt. Col. Shelton Davis announced the following members have completed the

Cessna / FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) ground instruction required

or the Cessna/Garmin G1000 integrated cockpit system: Maj Jim Cramer,Capt Douglas Hanson, 2 Lt Jeannine Korte, 2Lt Jon McNay, Maj Robert Nas-

er, Capt Jim Newton, Capt David Porter and Capt Adam Sanders.

National Cadet Special Activities

C/Col David Hill will be traveling to Germany with IACE,July 17 - Aug 4. He is also on the staff of this years Cadet

Officer School, July 5 - 15, at Maxwell AFB, AL.

C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell will be attending Cadet Officer School, July 5

- 15, at Maxwell AFB, AL.

C/CMSgt Tim Dye will be attending Honor Guard Academy, July 11 -

25, in Westminster, MD.

C/SSgt Samantha Pate has completed the JROTC Aerospace & Tech-

nology Honors Camp, June 5 - June 10, in Albuquerque, NM.

Upcoming Events

June 26 - July 3WV Summer Encampment

Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV

July 23 - 25

Ground Pounders Session I

Grant County Airport, Petersburg, WV

August 21

Ground Pounders Session II

Location TBA

September 4 & 5Thunder over the Blue Ridge Air Show

167th Airlift Wing/Eastern WV Regional Airport

October 23

WV Wing Conference & Banquet

Charleston, WV

FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar,

on the members page of our website, for updates.

Promotions & Award

Billy Mitchell Award

Wright Bros Award

Jacob Calo, Andrew Calo, QuiKahsay, Spencer Lunsford

and Nathanael Main.

Maj Robert Nasser

Capt Adam Sanders

2d Lt Sherie Main

Maj Jim Cramer received the Redvice Ribbon, which is presented ftwo years of active service.

Maj Robert Nasser and SM Sam Breceived Certificates of Achievem

and membership ribbons, for comption of CAP Level I Training

Welcome New Member

Cadets:Emily Amador, Shanice Davis-P

Shari Davis-Penn, Rachael JohnTimothy Pate and Taylor Rine

MAAM WW II Weekend

L - R: Capt Russ Voelker, Maj Bart Rogers

and Capt Gene Rogers(C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell not shown)

Wing Commander Col Dennis Barr(left) presents C/2Lt Nick Keefe

with the Gen Billy Mitchell Awar

The Mid-Atlantic AirMuseum, of Read-

ing, PA, held its 20thAnniversary WorldWar II Weekend, onJune 4 6, 2010.

Four West Virginia

Wing members,joined with Civil Air

Patrol Members,from several other

states including, NY,PA and NJ, to pro-

vide show attendeeswith a glimpse intoCAPs World War IIexploits.

Maj Bart Rogers,Capt Gene Rogers,Capt Russ Voelker

and C/2Lt Andrew

Fairchild 24R

Stinson 10

Mitchell spent thethree day event man-

ning a display thatrecreates two organi-zations, Reading, PACourier Station #4

and Rehoboth, DECostal Patrol Station.

Reading Member, TSgt

George Brizek, (above)

is the organizer of thePA CAP Living History

Unit.