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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.