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The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Lt Col Robert V. Mills, Commander Capt Russell G. Voelker, Publisher & Editor Vol. 3 No. 2 ~~~~~~~~~ Mar - June 2008

2008 MER Squadron of Distinction

The Commander of Civil Air Patrols Middle East Region (MER), Col Charles Glass, recently announced the selection of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron as the winner of the 2008 MER Squadron of Distinction Award. The award was presented at Civil Air Patrols 2008 Middle East Region Conference held in Richmond, VA, to Lt Col Robert Mills, Commander of the Martinsburg Squadron. The Squadron of Distinction Award is presented annually to the CAP squadron within the Middle East Region that has the most outstanding cadet program. The CAP Middle East Region consists of units in Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and the National Capital Area. The winner of the region award goes on to compete nationally. WV Wing Commander Col Rodney Moore and Chief of Staff Lt Col Dennis Barron were on hand for the presentation.
Photo by Lt Col Dennis D. Barron
L - R: LTC Robert Mills and Interim MER Commander Col Charles Glass

The criteria for this award includes: A minimum of 12 cadets on 1 January (Martinsburg has 34 cadets) An active cadet recruiting and retention program Number of cadet milestone achievement awards Number of cadet first-time encampment attendees Participation in the orientation flight program In receiving the Squadron of Distinction Award, Lt Col Mills stated that, "the cadets of the Martinsburg Squadron are very active and work hard to progress in their achievements. Our cadets are some of the best in the nation and this award shows what a great group of young people they really are." Mills also noted that in 2007, the Martinsburg Composite Squadron was also selected as the West Virginia Wing Squadron of the Year.

Civil Air Patrol is "Celebrating 60 Years as the Air Force Auxiliary"

Members Receive Ground Team Member Training

The Martinsburg Composite Squadron conducted an Emergency Services (Ground Team Qualifications) training on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Maj Bart Rogers, Squadron Emergency Services Officer, instructed the course, held in the 2nd floor boardroom of the Eastern WV Regional Airport, Martinsburg. Nineteen members attended the course that included both classroom and Maj Bart Rogers (right), Emergency Maj Bart Rogers shows a power practical exercises. The course was held in preparation for the Service officer, inspects the 24 hour point presentation during the Emerbackpack of C/MSgt. Joel Lyons gency Services Class at the Eastern Joint WV/MD Wing SAREX, held on April 18 - 20. (Journal photo by Sherree GrebenWV Regional Airport stein)

Joint WV/MD SAREX April 18 - 20, 2008

The joint SAREX was a resounding success. MD Wing knows how to make an entranceseven Blackhawk helicopters landed at Grant County Airport at 1850L on Friday evening. We had a total of 14 aircraft flying on Saturday and six joint ground teams in the field. From the reports I received some great training occurred and everyone had a good time. We had an excellent barbecue dinner on Saturday evening, followed by a bonfire. The weather on Sunday precluded the return of the Blackhawks, so the MD personnel drove home in their Vans. Thanks to everyone who helped with the planning and to everyone who attended. We had 101 WV Wing members and 99 MD Wing members at the exercise, for a total of 200 CAP members! A great turnout!
Rodney A. Moore, Col, CAP Commander, West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol

New Aircraft Arrives

On Sunday, March 30, 2008 Lt Col Shelton Davis and Capt B.J. Davis touched down at the Eastern WV Regional Airport with the newest aircraft in the WV Wing. Both officers had spent the prior week completing the very intensive FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) course for Technically Advanced Aircraft.
The new Cessna 182T Glass Cockpit contains sophisticated instrumentation, including a Garmin G-1000 Avionics System, consisting of two 10-inch computer screens that supply all communications, navigation and engine instrumentation functions, along with an integrated Automatic Flight Control System. The aircraft has a built in Stormscope Weather Mapping Sensor as well as Nexrad radar and current aviation weather through the Satellite XM Radio data link.

L-R: C/SMSgt Jonah Rock, C/A1C Brandon Might, C/SMSgt Joel Lyons, C/1Lt Chris Frey and C/SSgt Keefe

L-R: Lt. Col. Eric Haertel from Maryland Wing with 2d Lt Chris Shields, 2d Lt Kenny Clohan and Maj Debbie Boggs at Spruce Knob. (Photo credit: 2nd Lt. Jacob Gerstein, CAP)

Capt. Mike Allen works on mission planning with 1st Lt. Rocco Rossetti and Capt. Russell Voelker. (Photo credit: 2nd Lt. Jacob Gerstein, CAP)

L-R: Lt Col Robert Mills assists Maryland Wings Officer Pudge Forrester in the communications trailer

Adopt-a-Highway Detail
April 5, 2008

I want to THANK the 14 squadron members who helped with the Adopt-a-Highway Project and with the landscaping project at the new hangar. This was very hard working group of cadets and senior members who filled a total of 48 trash bags (the most we have had in 10 years), and who also picked up 5 tires and other assorted goodies! Notably, most of the trash that was picked up was on airport property and not along the roadway. A total of 10 officers reported for duty along with four cadets. 2

Saturdays Mission Briefing with WV Wing Commander, Col Rodney Moore

Incident Commander LTC Dennis Barron and C/1Lt Chris Frey discuss the use of portable radios

It was especially impressive to have two of our newest officers assist with this project, Bill Johnston and Doug Hanson. What a welcome to the squadron! Thanks again to everyone who helped make the day a success. Everyone did an outstanding job!
Lt Col Dennis D. Barron

WV & MD Aircraft stand ready!

Leadership Berkeley Detail

On Tuesday, May 13, 2008 twenty-three members of Leadership Berkeley paid a visit to the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) . C/SMSgt Jennie Kroening and C/SMSgt Joel Lyons gave the group a brief presentation on the history and mission of the Civil Air Patrol. Both cadets also spoke on the different special cadet activities and leadership opportunities offered by CAP. Afterwards the group enjoyed lunch at the Runway Restaurant. Maj. Bart Rogers and Capt Russ Voelker were also in attendance. The Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Berkeley program gives both current and future business leaders an inside look into how the county operates, while developing and strengthening members leadership skills.

L-R: C/SMSgt Kroening and C/SMSgt Lyons pose in front of CAP display in the terminal at the Eastern WV Regional Airport.

Squadron Leadership School

The Martinsburg Composite Squadron hosted a Squadron Leadership School (SLS) May 17-18, 2008, at the Eastern WV Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) Terminal (2nd Floor meeting room). The Squadron Leadership School (SLS) provides CAP adult members with a basic understanding of CAP operations at the squadron level and how those operations affect the CAP national mission. Additionally, members learn more about CAP customs, core values, and communications. Case studies, discussion, and group assignments are integral facets of the SLS. This is a requirement for completion of Senior Member Level Two training. The completion of Level Two earns the Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Award. Squadron Commander Lt Col Robert Mills was the course director. Instructors were Lt Col Dennis Barron, Maj Brad Williams and Capt Russ Voelker.
2d Lt Kenny Clohan, Squadron DDRO

Back row, L-R: 2d Lt Doug Hanson, 2d Lt Adam Sanders, Officer Jon NcNay, 2d Lt Dirk Stansbury. Front row, L-R: 1st Lt Gary Gourley, 2d Lt Chris Shields, 2d Lt Kenny Clohan

Energy Drink Consumption Predicts Risky Teen Behavior

(Research Summary) Recent research suggests that teens and young adults who consume energy drinks may be at greater risk of a number of highrisk behaviors, such as unprotected sex, alcohol and other drug problems, and violence, the New York Times reported May 26. While some young energy-drink users have become physically ill after consuming the products, experts are also worried about the relationship between use of the high-caffeine products and risk-taking. A March 2008 study in the Journal of American College Health, for example, linked energy-drink use among athletes to a variety of high-risk behaviors. "It appears the kids who are heavily into drinking energy drinks are more likely to be the ones who are inclined toward taking risks," said study author Kathleen Miller of the University of Buffalo. The beverage industry contends that most energy drinks contain caffeine levels comparable to a cup of coffee, but experts note that because they are served cold, energy drinks can be consumed more quickly than hot coffee drinks. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol also is a growing concern because the stimulants in energy drinks can mask the intoxicating effects of alcohol and allow drinkers to stay awake longer and consume more alcohol. "You're every bit as drunk, you're just an awake drunk," said researcher Mary Claire O'Brien of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. 3

USAF Observed SAREX

May 3,2008 - The USAF Observed SAREX was held in Clarksburg, WV. Members participating: LTC Dennis Barron, Maj Brad Williams, Capt Larry Dean, Capt Russ Voelker, 2d Lt David Harty, C/MSgt Jonah Rock and C/A1C Brandon Might.

Upcoming Events
June 21 - 28 WV Wing Summer Encampment - Camp Dawson, WV July 1 Weekly Meeting & Awards Ceremony July 13 Family Day - 167th Airlift Wing - Parking Detail July 19 WV Wing SAREX, Bluefield, WV August 4 - 9 Berkeley County Youth Fair - Parking Detail September 20 & 21 Spirit of America over Martinsburg Air Show - Parking Detail

2008 Chaplain Service Region Staff College

May 29, 2008 - Capt Gary Gourley successfully completed Chaplain Service Region Staff College held at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, VA.

Promotions

Captain Gary Gourley

Cadet Lt Col Mark Guiney David Hill

Welcome To Our Newest Members April - June

Cadets: Kinna, Chase M. Miller, Joel D. Seniors: Cramer, James L.

Congratulations to 2d Lt Adam and Gail Sanders!!

Brett Adam Sanders, 6lb1oz, was born June 6th, at City Hospital, Martinsburg

Weekly Schedule Leadership Dress Blues Moral Leadership Dress Blues Aerospace Ed BDUs Physical Fitness Civilian PT Clothes

Hangar Project Update

As of June 13, 2008, the bi-fold door has been hung, insulated/covered and the motor has been wired. Also, two large lights have been installed in the ceiling. Next week: Door installation will be completed. Gable end will be enclosed. Soffit and fascia work completed.

CAP - "Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond"

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