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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. 3 ~~~~~~~~~ June - Sept 2008

2008 Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, the auditorium at the 167th Airlift Wing was the scene of an awards ceremony for the Martinsburg Composite Squadron. WV State Senator John Unger presented Cadet Lt Col Mark Guiney and Cadet Lt Col David Hill with the Gen. Ira C. Eaker Award for completing Phase IV (the Executive Phase) of the cadet program. The Eaker Award is designed to recognize high-level leadership experiences. Captain Gary Gourley received the Benjamin O. Davis Award, which recognizes those officers who complete Level Two of the Senior Member Professional Development Program. It also recognizes members who have dedicated themselves to leadership and personal development in the CAP. Other awards included:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Award Air Force Sergeants Association Award Air Force Association Award

Cadet Lt Col David Hill, Cadet CMSgt Jennifer Kroening and VFW Member Paul Arvin.

Cadet CMSgt Jonah Rock, Ed and Robert Dana.

L-R: Martinsburg Squadron Commander, Lt Col Robert Mills, Cadet 1st Lt Christopher Frey, and Capt Melissa Shade,167th Airlift Wing.

WV State Senator John Unger (left) assists Cadet Lt Col Hill in attaching the 2008 MER Squadron of Distinction Award Pennant to the squadron flag.

WV State Senator John Unger (left) presents Martinsburg Squadron Commander, Lt Col Robert Mills with a $50,000 Community Partnership Grant certificate.

L-R: LTC Mills and C/CMSgt Kroening

2008 WV Wing Summer Encampment

By Lt Col Dennis D. Barron

Thirteen cadets and one senior member from the Martinsburg Squadron attended the 2008 WV Wing Summer Encampment. The encampment was held the week of June 21 28, at the WV National Guards training base, Camp Dawson, located near Kingwood, WV. A total of 92 cadets from around the state successfully completed the encampment, along with 9 senior members. The encampment was commanded again this year by Lt Col Dennis D. Barron, a veteran of many, many cadet encampments. Assisting him was the Commander of the Martinsburg Squadron, Lt Col Robert Mills, who served as the Encampment Safety Officer. C/Lt Col Mark Guiney was selected as the Cadet Commander of the encampment. He was responsible for leading the cadet cadre throughout the week long training schedule. He was assisted by several cadets from the Martinsburg Squadron who also served in leadership positions at the encampment, most notably being C/CMSgt Jonah Rock, who served as the Encampment First Sergeant. C/1Lt Chris Frey and C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell were Flight Commanders during the week while C/CMSgt Joel Lyons served an Assistant Flight Commander. In addition to the above, also attending the encampment from the Martinsburg Squadron was Cadets Ryan Miller, Joseph Dye, John Dye, Nick Keefe, Brandon Might, Ty Stansbury, Caleb Sullivan, and David-Michael Buckman. Throughout the week, the cadets participated in team building exercises, learned about land and water survival techniques, built and launched model rockets, got to meet WV wildlife (a variety of snakes and an actual bald eagle) up close and personal, attempted to drive golf carts while wearing Fatal Vision Goggles, climbed a rock wall, survived the confidence course, and used the electronic weapons simulator extensively. In addition, the cadets made good use of the base swimming pool, learned how to drill in large groups, played volleyball, and participated in other sports competition. The encampment was closed with a very impressive Pass and Review Parade, followed by a graduation and awards ceremony. During the ceremony, C/CMSgt Joel Lyons was recognized as the Outstanding NCO of the Encampment, while C/1Lt Chris Frey earned the Honor Flight Commanders Award. Also receiving an award for being a member of the Honor Flight was C/A1C John Dye. (Encampment photos on page 5)

Family Day
July 13, 2008

Beautiful weather brought out a crowd for the annual 167th Airlift Wing Family Day. Also attending the event were three senior and two cadet members of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron. After assisting base security forces park cars, one of the cadets dressed as McGruff, the crime dog, walked around greeting children and signing autographs.

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

L-R: C/A1C John Dye and C/CMSgt Joe Dye a.k.a McGruff.

LTC Mills, LTC Barron and Capt Voelker also participated in the parking detail.

On Tuesday, July 29th, the regular weekly meeting was replaced with a work detail at the squadrons hangar. Twenty plus cadet and senior members turned out to do landscaping duties. Members also cleaned the hangar floor in preparation for sealing.

Aerial Photo courtesy of Lt Col Shelton Davis and Capt B.J. Davis The Youth Fair Parking Project, (August 4-9) is finished for another year! We collected our $2000 fee on Saturday night after finishing up the sixth night of parking cars This year, we really had a great showing of support by the squadron members. Despite many problems presented by the change in the landscape of the Youth Fair Grounds, we had very few difficulties with the traffic and every night went smoothly. Again, thanks to all the members who helped out.

Photos by Lt Col Dennis Barron A pool party was held on Tuesday, August 12, from 8 - 9:30 pm, at Lambert Park, Martinsburg. In appreciation for those who assisted with the Youth Fair Project

Promotions CWID Exercise

June 17: A flight crew consisting of Capt Larry Dean and Capt Russ Voelker took aerial photographs as part of the 2008 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration Exercise. Chris Frey William Johnston Cindy McNay Jon McNay Cadet Captain 2d Lt

WV Wing SAREX
July 18 - 20: A SAREX was held at the Grant County Airport, Petersburg, WV. Members participating: LTC Dennis Barron, Maj Brad Williams, Capt Larry Dean, Capt Russ Voelker, 2d Lt Adam Sanders, C/2d Lt Andrew Mitchell, C/SSgt Joel Lyons, C/SSgt Jonah Rock and C/Amn Brandon Might.

Congratulations!

Upcoming Events
September 20 & 21 Spirit of America over Martinsburg Air Show Parking Detail /Recruiting & DDR Booth

Blue Beret
C/CMSgt Joel Lyons completed two weeks in Oshkosh, WI, during the recent Experimental Aircraft Associations annual fly-in as a part of the CAP National Blue Beret Program (NBB) http://www.blueberet.org. The National Blue Beret [NBB] offers the chance to work at one of the largest and most prestigious air shows in the world.

September 27 Adopt - A - Highway Detail October 14 Open House - Citizens Vol. Fire Dept October 18 Mt. State Apple Harvest Grand Feature Parade October 24 - 26 WV Wing Conference - Charleston, WV FYI Always check the squadron activities calendar, on the members page of our website, for updates.

Never Forget
..Who is Neil Armstrong? Lt Col Alex Barron leads the cadets through a game of CAP Jeopardy.

9-11-2001

CAP - "Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond"

WV Wing Summer Encampment

June 21 - 28, 2008

(Special thanks to C/CMSgt Jonah Rock for supplying most of these photos)

C/1st Lt Chris Frey Honor Flight Commander, Alpha Flight

C/CMSgt Joel Lyons Outstanding NCO

Encampment Cadet Commander, C/Lt Col Mark Guiney First Sergeant C/CMSgt Jonah Rock

L-R: 2d Lt Dirk Stansbury and Encampment Commander Lt Col Dennis Barron

C/CMSgt Joe Dye

Cadet Caleb Sullivan

C/Amn Ty Stansbury

C/Lt Col Mark Guiney

Asst. Flt. Commander C/CMSgt Joel Lyons

Flight Commander C/2d Lt Andrew Mitchell