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The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Capt Stephen Petty, Commander Maj Russell Voelker, Publisher & Editor Vol. 6 No. 1 ~~~~~~~~~ Jan - Mar 2011

West Virginia Wing Participates in Civil Air Patrol Legislative Day

By Maj Jeff Schrock, WV Wing PAO

From left: Cadet MSgt Jacob Calo, Capt Dirk Stansbury, Cadet Nathan Worley, Senator Jay Rockefeller, WV Wing Commander, Col. Dennis Barron, Cadet CMSgt Brandon Might, Cadet Capt. Brian Kruchkow (Beckley) and Cadet 2d Lt Nick Keefe.

From left: Capt Dirk Stansbury, Cadet 2d Lt Nick Keefe, Cadet CMSgt Brandon Might, Cadet Capt. Brian Kruchkow (Beckley), Senator Joe Manchin, WV Wing Commander, Col. Dennis Barron, Cadet Nathan Worley and Cadet MSgt Jacob Calo.

Washington, D.C. - A delegation from Civil Air Patrol was on Capitol Hill on March 3 briefing congressional members on how the U.S. Air Force auxiliary's primary missions emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs make a difference in their communities. The organization's 52 wing and eight region commanders, as well as youth involved in the cadet program, took part in Legislative Day an annual CAP networking event on the Hill. "Our legislators, and the citizens they represent, are Civil Air Patrol's stakeholders," said Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter, CAP national commander. "We want

them to know what an incredible job CAP volunteers are doing in their communities, both in the air and on the ground. Our volunteers are a true force multiplier for the U.S. Air Force." The trip to the Hill also provides the delegation with an opportunity to garner support for bipartisanship legislation introduced in Congress to honor CAP's World War II-era members. Identical bills introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate call for the awarding of a single Congressional Gold Medal to CAP in recognition of the highly unusual service performed by the volunteer men and women of the organization who, using their own aircraft, conducted combat operations and other emergency missions during the war. Members of the West Virginia

Wing sent a delegation of cadets and senior officers. The wing met with W.Va. Senators Joe Manchin, Jay Rockefeller, and Rep. Nick Rahall. Legislative Day is part of a full slate of activities for CAP members gathering in the nation's capital for the organizations Winter National Board meeting, that was held March 4-5 at the Marriott Crystal City in Arlington, Va. The National Board, which meets twice a year in the winter and the summer consists of 67 members representing each state, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, within the organizations eight regions. The board is CAP's policy-making arm and, in conjunction with the CAP Board of Governors, proposes amendments to the governing constitution and bylaws.

West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller (Left) talks with West Virginia Wing Commander, Col. Dennis Barron.

West Virginia Representative Nick Rahall (right) responds to a question from Beckley Cadet Capt Brian Kruchkow.

Christmas Party

Cadets Caleb Sullivan and Andy Calo play a game of Chance

Cadets Nathan Worley and Tim Pate play Chess

The annual squadron Christmas party was held, on Dec 21st, in the hangar meeting room. The assembled membership and their families enjoyed a bountiful buffet, games and other fun activities. During the event, a power point presentation of 2010s squadron activities was shown.

Air & Space Museum Trip

On Dec 29th, 15 Cadets and 3 Senior Members toured the Udvar Hazy Center, at the Washington Dulles Intl Airport. Smithsonian Docents Chuck Aston and Captain David Kaiser, USN., Ret. provided their usual excellent presentations.

C-5 Simulator Orientation

On Jan 14th 9 Cadets and 8 Senior Members received an orientation tour of the 167th Airlift Wings C-5 Simulator. (Right) C/2d Lt Caleb Sullivan and C/TSgt Ty Stansbury check out the Flight Engineers Station. (Far right) Mr. Thomas LeJeune, Flight Engineer/Instructor, FlightSafety Services Corporation, explains the cockpit controls to Cadet Joshua Arehart.

Photos by SM Aimee Dugger

Jan 29th Color Guard Detail

Our color guard posted and retired the colors for the Intertribal Winter Powwow, held at Shepherd University. From left: C/CMSgt Tim Dye, C/ CMSgt John Dye, C/2d Lt Caleb Sullivan and C/TSgt Ty Stansbury.
Photos by Capt Steve Petty

Right: Dancers perform at the Intertribal Winter Powwow.

Welcome New Members:

Cadets: Brady Cutright, David, Kain, and Kenneth May Seniors: Martin Hofhansl, Gary May and Frank Panek Transfer from MD - Robert Schemmerling.

On the 5th of March, 22 members participated in the Adopt-A-Highway Detail, at which time 14 bags of trash were collected. Since
March of 1998, the squadron has picked up a total of 1,089 bags of trash, containing 38,115 pounds of litter, along the portion of Paynes Ford Road, from the Pikeside Church to the entrance to the airport.

Promotions & Awards

National Cadet Special Activities

2d Lt. Mussie Kahsay Christopher Loring Robert Schemmerling

Training
Feb 19th Lt. Col. Shelton Davis & Maj. Russ Voelker attended aircrew training, at Clarksburg

Cadet Officer School July 5 - 15, Maxwell AFB, AL C/2d Lt Joel Lyons

Upcoming Events
April 8 - 10 Joint Training Weekend with the WV Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Pocahontas County, WV April 29 - May 1 Comprehensive Training Weekend Camp Dawson, WV June 25 - July 2 WV Wing Summer Encampment Camp Dawson, WV July 15 - 17 USAF Graded SAR, Clarksburg, WV Aug 17 - 20 National Board Meeting Louisville, KY Sept 17 & 18 Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show 167th Airlift Wing

Major Russell Voelker Honor Guard School (2nd Year) July 10 - 23 Westminster, MD C/CMSgt Tim Dye Gen. Chuck Yeager Award Maj Russell Voelker 2d Lt Jeannine Korte

Weekly Uniform Schedule*

Leadership BDUs

Membership Award SM Frank Panek SM Gary May

Aerospace Education BDUs Character Development Dress Blues Physical Fitness Civilian PT Clothes
*Schedule is subject to change

FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar, on the members page of our website, for updates.