Martinsburg Squadron - Sep 2012

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The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Vol. 7 No. 3

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Maj Stephen Petty, Commander Maj Russell Voelker, Publisher & Editor June - Sept 2012

2012 WV Wing Summer Encampment2012 WV Wing Summer Encampment I am very pleased to announce

the successful completion of

the 2012 WV Wing Cadet Sum-mer Encampment. The en-campment was, once again,held at Camp Dawson, the WV

National Guard Training Base,in Kingwood, WV. This year,109 cadets graduated from theencampment training course; 89

West Virginia Wing cadets, 8Ohio Wing cadets, 8 MarylandWing cadets, 2 PennsylvaniaWing cadets, and 2 Virginia

Wing cadets. This was thelargest cadet encampment forthe WV Wing in over 20 years.

Despite extremely hot tempera-tures at the beginning of theencampment week, there wereno injuries or illnesses during

the week and no one wenthome due to home sick-

ness!Unfortunately, due to bad

weather the last day of the en-campment, as well as some

Packing upPacking up

C/A1C Meghan Cunningham checks in.C/A1C Meghan Cunningham checks in.

major construction at the base,the usual Pass and Review Pa-

rade had to be cancelled but itwas a standing room onlycrowd that witnessed the cadetsreceiving their Certificates of

Completion. It was a greatencampment with a great staff!

During the week, the cadets

experienced a taste of militarylife by flying in a C-130 cargoaircraft, as well as a Blackhawkhelicopter. They rappelled

down an 80 foot rappel tower,were challenged by the Leader-ship Reaction Course, shotrifles on the firing range,

launched model rockets thatthey had built, and learnedabout Land and Water Surviv-al. These were only some of

the exciting activities that thecadets enjoyed, plus they madegood use of the base pool.

During the graduation ceremo-nies, numerousawardswere

presented to some of the out-

standing cadets of the encamp-ment. Those awards included:

Outstanding Cadet NCO

C/CMSgt Chloe Powers

Distinguished Graduate:

C/SSgt Toni May

Both the cadet and senior staff

did an outstanding job of run-ning the encampment thisyear. My thanks and apprecia-tion for all their hard work and

efforts in order to make thissuch a successful encampment.

See Encampment on page 2

Article by WV Wing Com-mander and Encampment

Commander,Col Dennis Barron


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Encampment from page 1

Cadet Executive Staff:C/Capt Brandon Might -st Squadron Commander

C/CMSgt Nathan Worley -

st Sgt.

enior Staff:

Capt Mark Guiney

Capt David Hill

nstructors:

Maj Gary GourleyCapt Dirk Stansbury

Martinsburg cadets partici-

ating:

C/TSgt Ben Baker

C/A1C Kendall Barrett

C/MSgt Zachary Bowman -Deputy Flt Commander)

C/TSgt Denver Brenizer-Deputy Flt Commander)

C/SrA Zachary CostelloC/A1C Meghan Cunningham

C/Amn Clarke Gordon III

C/Amn Nicolas HerediaC/Amn Patrick Heredia -

Honor Flight)

C/Amn Kasey JohnsonC/A1C David KainCadet James KemmanC/Amn Tyriq KingCadet Tyler Mason

C/SMSgt Kenneth May -Deputy Flt Commander)

C/SrA Toni MayC/A1C Nicole Orr-

Honor Flight)

C/Amn Jacob Perry

C/CMSgt Chloe Powers -

Flt Commander)C/SSgt Kyle Powers

C/TSgt Duncan Smith -

Honor Flight)

C/TSgt Dustin Smith

C/A1C Angel Webb

A special thanks to those

enior members who helped

ransport the cadets/luggage

o and from encampment:

M Bryton Johnson

st Lt Gary Mayst Lt Frank Panek

Maj Russ Voelker

* Photos courtesy of CaptSixto Velez, Clarksburg

Composite Squadron

** Photo courtesy ofMichelle Wolford, The

Dominion Post

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Outstanding Cadet NCOOutstanding Cadet NCO

C/CMSgt Chloe PowersC/CMSgt Chloe Powers

Distinguished GraduateDistinguished Graduate::C/SSgt Toni MayC/SSgt Toni May

CaptCapt

Mark GuineyMark Guiney

CaptCapt

David HillDavid Hill

Senior StaffSenior Staff

C/Capt Brandon MightC/Capt Brandon Might1st Squadron Commander1st Squadron Commander

Cadet Executive StaffCadet Executive Staff

From left: WV Wing Commander, Col DennisFrom left: WV Wing Commander, Col Dennis

Barron presents Cadet Capt Brandon Might withBarron presents Cadet Capt Brandon Might with

the Amelia Earhart Awardthe Amelia Earhart AwardThe standing room only crowd includes:

the Webbs, Mays and Orrs

Land Survival TrainingLand Survival Training Water Survival TrainingWater Survival Training

70 Rappelling Tower70 Rappelling Tower

*CC--130 Orientation Flight130 Orientation Flight

*Blackhawk Orientation FliBlackhawk Orientation Fli

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Marching to graduationMarching to graduation CC--130 Orientation Flight130 Orientation FlightBlackhawkBlackhawk

Orientation FlightsOrientation Flights**

C/A1CC/A1C

OrrOrrC/C/SmSm1st Sgt,1st Sgt,

C/CMSgtC/CMSgt

WorleyWorley

Marksmanship TraininMarksmanship Trainin

1st S1st S

C/CMC/CMWorWor


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Last year, WV Wing Com-mander, Col Dennis Barron,

signed the Common GroundPartnership Memorandum Of

Understanding, at the WestVirginia State Capitol. This

MOU established a partnershipbetween the West VirginiaDepartment of Education, theWest Virginia Board of Educa-

tion, the WV Wing Civil AirPatrol, and the United Statesmilitary recruiting organiza-tions which serve West Virgin-

ia.

Common Groundhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/common-ground/

WV Wing Commander, Den-nis Barron, Martinsburg Squad-

ron PAO, MajRuss Voelker,and Morgantown member C/Capt Natascha Harrison staffeda CAP display and talked with

many of the attendees about theCAP cadet program. Later, ColBarron and several members of

the Morgantown Squadron

participated in a panel discus-sion about the benefits of the

CAP cadet program and how itfit into the goals of the

Common Ground initiative.

On August 2 & 3, as part ofthe Common Ground Partner-

ship, a Student Success Summitwas held at the WaterfrontPlace Hotel and ConferenceCenter, in Morgantown,

WV. Part of this event includ-ed a "Gallery Walk", which

provided the opportunity for the

CAP and other public organiza-

tions to display informationabout their programs and ser-

vices to the participants at theSummit .

From left: C/Capt Harrison and ColBarron talk with an educator from

Buckhannon, during the Student

Success Summit Gallery Walk.

From left: Capt David Terris, C/LtCol Tiffany Staggs, C/Capt Na-

tascha Harrison and C/Maj Joel

Price participate in the panel dis-cussion

WV Wing Commander Col DennisBarron participates in the paneldiscussion during the Student

Success Summit.

167th Airlift Wing loamasters, Master Sergea

David Martens and Air

man 1st Class Andrew

Mitchell lay approachshoring at the base of a

ramp, as crew chiefs wiCompany C 2/104th Avtion Battalion remove tcasing for camera equip

ment on the nose of a U60 Blackhawk to prevedamage as it is towed uthe ramp of the C-5 air-

craft.

Where Are They Now

Photo courtesy ofPhoto courtesy ofMSgt Emily BeightolMSgt Emily Beightol--Deyerle,Deyerle,

167th Airlift Wing167th Airlift Wing Plane TalkPlane Talk

(First from the left) FormerMartinsburg Cadet 2d Lt

Andrew Mitchell

On Aug. 11th, 7 cadets and 3

senior members, from the Mar-tinsburg Squadron, took part inthe wing wide event Come Fly

with the WV CAP hosted bythe Potomac Highlands Squad-

ron. While some cadets tookpowered and/or glider aircraftorientation flights, others wait-

ed their turn playing volleyball,tossing a Frisbee or participat-ing in a scavenger hunt. At theend of the day a catered picnic

was held at the airports pavil-ion.

Come Fly with the WV CAP

Participating members: Cadets C/Amn Austin Braford, Cadet James Kemman, C/Amn Dallas King

C/Amn Tyriq King, C/A1C Nicole Orr, Cadet Ty

Mason, and C/A1C Angel Webb. Capt Larry De

Capt Adam Sanders and Maj Russ Voelker.

WV Wing Commander, Col Dennis BarronWV Wing Commander, Col Dennis Barrongives a pregives a pre--event briefingevent briefing

C/A1CC/A1COrrOrr

C/AC/A

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2012 National CAP Conference Cadet Day

On Saturday, Aug 25th the fol-owing Martinsburg Members

attended the 2012 National CAPConference Cadet Day:

C/2d Lt Nathan WorleyC/2d Lt Nathanael Main

C/SrA Nicole OrrC/MSgt Dustin SmithC/MSgt Duncan SmithC/MSgt Ben Baker

C/Capt Tim DyeC/SMSgt Kenneth MayC/Amn Tyriq KingS/SSgt Toni May

C/SrA Angel Webb2d Lt Dennis Webb2d Lt Sherie Main

Cadet Day Activities:

Learn uniform tips from the

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.

Check out exhibits featuring

CAP's 71-year history.

Explore careers at the CIA.

Meet aviation legend and long-

time CAP member Col Mary

Feik.

Find out how to get selected toattend the U.S. Air Force Acad-

emy.

Build and operate robots.

Learn about R/C aircraft.

See the "Star-Spangled Banner"

of Fort McHenry.

Meet the National Commander.

Check out exhibits featuring

CAP's 71-year history.

Sound off to your National

Cadet Advisory Council.

Also, Maj Russ Voelker attend-

ed the pre-conference PublicAffairs Officer Academy, held

on Aug 21 and 22.

Photos courtesy of 2d Lt Dennis Webb


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Weekly Uniform Schedule*

Leadership

BDUs

Character Development

Dress Blues

Aerospace Education

BDUs

Physical Fitness

Civilian PT Clothes

*Schedule is subject to change.

Upcoming Events

September 29Adopt-A-Highway Detail

October 6

WV Wing Cadet CompetitionCamp Dawson

October 20

Apple Harvest Festival ParadeMartinsburg

October 27

Wing ConferenceCharleston, WV

Dec 1

Martinsburg Christmas Parade

Dec 2

South Berkeley Christmas Parade

Dec 9

Wreaths Across America

Winchester, VA

Dec 20Wash Dulles Intl Airport & Smithsonian Trip

FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar, on

the home page our website, for updates.

Milestone Promotions

& AwardsWelcome New Members:

Cadets:

Cole Devine, Jacob Fisher, David Lee andRick Sulzen,

Seniors:

Nicholas Johnson and Robert Ryan

Transfer from Clarksburg -

Capt Willard Wheelock

17-19 AugustStatewide SAREX

Lewisburg and Morgantown, WV

A flight crew consisting of: Capt Larry Dean and LtCol Raymond and Maj Sandra Feliciano participat-

ed

National Cadet Special Activity

C/2d Lt Nathanael Main completed

the Aircraft Manufacturing &Maintenance Academy in

Independence, KS, on June 23rd and

the National flight Academy, in

Blackstone, VA, on July 8th.

On July 21st, C/1st Lt Tim Dye completed his 3rdyear of the Honor Guard Academy, in

Westminster, MD.

Amelia Earhart

Award

C/Capt Tim Dye

From left: WV Wing Commander,Col Dennis Barron, new C/2d Lt

Nathan Worley and Deputy Com-

mander for Cadets Capt David Hill.

Wright Bros. Award

Billy Mitchell Award

C/SSgt

Toni May

C/2d Lt Chloe Powers

From left: WV Operations Officer,Col Rod Moore, C/2d Lt Nathanael

Main and 2d Lt Sherie Main.

As most of you know, Iam stepping down as

Squadron Commander

effective 30 September.We've accomplished a lot

since January 2010. We

finished the classroom

space in our hangar. We

completed construction of a

sidewalk for the classroomentrance. We now have a

number of active Ground

Team trainees. Our CadetProgram, the largest in WV,

continues to shine. We

have participated inSAREX's, an actual Search

and Rescue Mission, the

Martinsburg Air Show, theJoint Services Open House,

and much more. In the past

year we've had a number of

new Senior Members step

up and take on staff posi-

tions. Our senior staff hasthe fewest vacancies in

recent memory.

See Petty page 5

A Letter From Maj Petty


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Recent Senior Staff

Appointments:

Deputy Commander For Cad

1st Lt Frank Panek

Asst. Deputy Commander Fo

Cadets

Capt David Hill

Deputy Commander For Senio

Maj Sandra Feliciano

Asst. Deputy Commander Fo

Seniors

Maj Brad Williams

Professional Development Offi

Maj Sandra Feliciano

Asst. Professional Developme

OfficerMaj Brad Williams

Asst. Personnel Officer2d Lt Robert Orr

2d LtRobert

Orr

Major

Steve Petty

Milestone Promotions

& Awards Cont.

Grover Loening

Award

Cadet Commander C/Capt. Tim Dye

Deputy Cadet CommanderC/2dLt. Nathan Worley

First SergeantC/SMSgt. Zachary Bowman

Alpha Flight Commander

C/MSgt. Dustin Smith

Alpha Flight Sergeant

C/SSgt. Toni May

Bravo Flight Commander

C/MSgt. Denver Brenizer

Bravo Flight Sergeant

C/MSgt. Duncan Smith

Tango (Training) Flight Commander

C/MSgt. Benjamin Baker

Tango (Training) Flight Sergeant

C/TSgt. Kyle Powers

Executive Officer

C/1stLt. Quinn Kahsay

Supply OfficerC/2dLt. Nathan Worley

Leadership OfficerC/2dLt. John Dye

Cadet Aerospace OfficerC/2dLt. Nathanial Main

DDR Officers

C/A1C Kendall BarrettC/MSgt Denver Brenizer

C/MSgt Andrew Calo

Safety Officer

C/SMSgt Ty Stansbury

Cadet Advisory Council:

Primary - C/2dLt Nathan Worley

Alternate C/SSgt Toni May

Advisor to C/Capt Dye

C/2d Lt Chloe Powers

Cadet Leadership Changes Hands

Membership Ribbon:

Michael Guill, Bryton Johnson and

Nicholas Johnson

Ben O. Davis Award

WV Wing Commander,Col Barron presents Capt

David Hill with the Ben O.Davis Award.

On Sept 4th the Martinsburg Compo-site Squadron got a new cadet com-

mander. During a formal ceremony themantle of leadership was transferredfrom C/2d Lt Chloe Powers to C/CaptTim Dye. C/2d Lt Powers has been

cadet commander since Dec 2011.

Cadet Dye, a CAP member since De-cember 2008, is a dedicated member of

the squadrons award winning colorguard and serves as cadet command-er. In addition, Cadet Dye has attendedthree WV Wing Summer Encamp-

ments. His previous awards include theRed Service Ribbon, CAP AchievementAward and multiple Certificates of Ap-

preciation. Cadet Dye recently complet-

ed his 3rd year at Civil Air Patrols Hon-

or Guard Academy. Tim is homeschooled and is the son of Mr. & Mrs.Timothy Dye Sr. Cadet Dye and his

family reside in the Martinsburg area

Thunder Over The Blue

Ridge Air Show

The 2012 Thunder Over The BlueRidge Air Show/Open House was held on

September 15 & 16. The 167th AirliftWing, of the West Virginia Air NationalGuard, the Eastern WV Regional AirportAuthority and the United Way of the

Eastern Panhandle sponsored the event.

Members of Civil Air Patrols West Vir-ginia worked alongside members of the

WV Air National Guard to ensure thespectator area was kept clear of trash anddebris. Members participating came fromthe Martinsburg and Clarksburg Compo-

site Squadrons.

This year, along with Cadet Ken, the

DDR inflatable cadet, the CAP NationalDDR Team Leader, Lt Col Jett Mayhew

and MER DDRC, Maj Juanita Sanchez-

Carterbrought the wrappedDDR truckand mini-jetto enhance our DDR display.

Other CAP Members manned a recruiting

booth, which featured a WWII era CAPStinson Aircraft and a late model CAPCessna 182T.

An estimated 20,000 folks attended thetwo day event that featured a wing walk-er, skydivers, aerobatic aircraft, military/

civilian aircraft static displays and even ajet powered school bus & outhouse.

11 Years Gone, But.

Forever In Our Hearts

Petty

Continued from page 4

I would like to take this opportun

ty to express my appreciation fothe outstanding support I've re-ceived from the members of our

squadron, both Senior Membersand Cadets. There are so many oyou who have contributed your

time and your talents to this squaron, too many to name in this smspace. We could not have accom

plished what we have so far with

out your hard work and dedicatiI congratulate all of you on ourachievements. Cadets, continue work the Cadet Program and pro

gress up the ranks. Dont forgetCadet Orientation flights - youcant get those most anywhereelse! CAP has much to offer and

the more you take advantage of ithe better off you will be. SeniorMembers, please continue to participate as much as you can, thesquadron cannot exist without yo

efforts. I will see you all from timto time and I hope to remain actin the squadron in some capacity

Steve Petty, Maj, CAP


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Thunder Over The Blue Ridge Air Show

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