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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. 2 ~~~~~~~~~ Mar - June 2011

Local Members Complete Comprehensive Training Weekend

2011 WV Wing Cadet Leadership Training Course Graduates

Ten members of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron, completed the second annual WV Wing Comprehensive Training Weekend (April 29 - May 1), held at Camp Dawson, near Kingwood, WV. According to West Virginia Wing Commander and training weekend coordinator, Col Dennis D. Barron "The second annual comprehensive training weekend was a success with approximately 70 WV Wing members attending either the CLC, SLS, TLC, or the Cadet Leadership Training Course. A lot of good professional development training was completed by both senior members and cadets. The course evaluations completed by the participants confirmed that everyone enjoyed the training and that they seemed to really learn a lot of new information and skills," Barron said. The curriculum for the CLTC included a speech competition. C/A1C Nathan Worley placed second and C/CMSgt Quinn Kahsay received fourth place. During the graduation ceremony Col. Dennis Barron presented Capt Stephen Petty, and the rest of the squadrons, with an "Incident and Accident Free Certificate of Achievement". Col Barron also presented Maj Russell Voelker with the Grover Loeing Award.
More CTW Photos on page two

Martinsburg members participating: Cadet Leadership Training Course: C/CMSgt Quinn Kahsay, C/CMSgt Nathanael Main, C/SMSgt Chloe Powers and C/A1C Nathan Worley. Instructors: C/Col Mark Guiney and C/Col David Hill. Training Leaders of Cadets: 2d Lt Jeff Main and Maj Russell Voelker. Instructors: Capt. Stephen Petty and Capt Dirk Stansbury. Squadron Leadership School: SM Gary May. Maj Robert Nasser and SM Frank Panek. Corporate Learning Course: Capt Stephen Petty. Instructor: Maj Brad Williams.

Joint Services Open House

On Friday, May 20th , ten members of the Martinsburg Civil Air Patrol Squadron traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD to support and participate in the 2011 Joint Services Open House and Air Show. Martinsburg Members participating: Cadet Amn Zach Arehart, Cadet CMSgt John Dye, Cadet 2d Lt Tim Dye, , Cadet CMSgt Quinn Kahsay, Cadet Basic David Kain, Cadet Amn Kenneth May, Cadet TSgt Ty Stansbury, Cadet A1C Ian Sullivan, Capt Gary Gourley and Maj Russ Voelker. The years show featured the USAF Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and other exciting aerial and ground attractions. During the event, our members performed duties that included: Drug Demand Reduction Education, Recruiting, Flight Line Security at the Invited Guest Area (for Distinguished Visitors & Performers), CAP Aircraft Protection and Streamer/Flag Retrieval. They were also given plenty of free time to visit the displays and enjoy the air show.
JSOH Photos on page three

CTW Photos

Training Leaders of Cadets

Corporate Learning Course

Squadron Leadership School

"Incident and Accident Free Certificates of Achievement"

Capt Petty instructs a portion of the T.L.C. Course

Taking a break during the Comprehensive Training Weekend

C/Col David Hill and C/Capt Brian Kruchkow review military customs and courtesy with members of the TLC Class

Photo by Capt Dirk Stansbury May 7th At the request of the Daughter of the American Revolution (William Henshaw Chapter), a color guard made up of, from left, C/TSgt Ty Stansbury, C/2dLt Caleb Sullivan, C/2dLt Tim Dye and C/Amn Ian Sullivan posted the colors for the opening ceremony of Martinsburg's Heritage Day. It took place at the General Adam Stephen Monument.
From left: Capt Petty, Capt Stansbury and Col Barron From left: Maj Voelker receives the Grover Loening Award from Col. Barron

Photos courtesy of Dan Lyons and the MER Website

CAP Display

USAF Thunderbirds

Cadet Ken & friends

CAP DDR Display 89th Airlift Wing, Special Air Mission VC-25 (29000) VC- (29000)

Cadets Kain and Arehart man the entry point to the VIP Area

Thunderbirds in mirror image

Back row: From left -C/2d Lt Tim Dye, C/CMSgt John Dye, C/B David Kain, C/TSgt Ty Stansbury, C/CMSgt Quinn Kahsay and Capt Gary Gourley Front Row: From leftC/Amn Zach Arehart, C/A1C Ian Sullivan left and C/Amn Kenneth May

US Navy AH-60 Sea Hawk AHUS Army Golden Knights

Boeing B-29 Super Fortress

May 20th
Cadets Stansbury and Dye control entry to the Thunderbirds Tent

Jet Powered Dragster

USAF Heritage Flight

Recruiting Booth

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend

Maj Russell Voelker shows a squadron scrapbook to James Rumsey Technical Institute, Graphics Communications Instructor, Alisa Cushua, during the March 26th Skills Competition. Approximately 700 high school students from all across West Virginia participated in the event. During the eight hour event our recruiting booth received quite a few interested visitors.

From left: West Virginia Wing Members, Maj. Bart Rogers and Maj. Russ Voelker pose in front of Rogers restored 1940 Stinson 10 CAP aircraft, that originally flew missions during WW II out of Base 2, Rehoboth, DE

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, of Reading, PA, held its 21th Anniversary World War II Weekend, on June 3 5. Two West Virginia Wing members joined with other Civil Air Patrol WW II Living History Squadron Members from PA, NJ, NY, and the District of Columbia, to inform the show attendees of the important role CAP played during World War II. Maj Bart Rogers and Maj Russ Voelker spent the three day event manning a display that recreates two organizations, Reading, PA Courier Station #4 and Rehoboth, DE Costal Patrol Station. During WW II, Courier Station #4 assisted the military by transporting messages and much needed supplies as far south as Georgia. The Rehoboth, Delaware CAP Costal Patrol Station was only one of many CAP units where members used their own light aircraft to fly patrols looking for German submarines that were attacking cargo ships. Eventually, CAP Aircraft were armed with bombs and depth charges. CAP was credited with sinking two German Subs and scaring off many others. They also helped to coordinate the rescue efforts of survivors after their ships sunk by the U-boats. According to the National Museum of the Civil Air Patrol Some 90 CAP aircraft were ditched. Among some 59 CAP pilots killed in WWII, 26 were lost at sea. According to the organizer of the CAP WW II Living History Squadron, and Reading Member, TSgt. George Brizek T " he WWII weekend, at Spaatz Field, in Reading, Pa is a great opportunity to tell the story of CAP" .

Members of the CAP WW II Living History Squadron and special guests: (Back row)3rd from the left Col. Leonard Blascovich, CAP National Historian and 1st from the right Col. Axel Osting, Assistant National Historian.

Hangar Update

Maj Bart Rogers talks to a group of Boy Scouts

Reveille at CAP Courier Station #4 From left: NY Wing Cadets, Reveille TSgt. George Brizek and a PA Wing Cadet Bugler TSgt

Training
A flight crew consisting of Lt Col Shelton Davis and 2dLt Jeannine Korte participated in the SAREX held at Grant County Airport, Petersburg, WV, on May 7th. A flight crew consisting of Lt Col Shelton Davis and Maj Bob Nasser participated in the SAREX held at Grant County Airport, Petersburg, WV, on June 4th.

The long awaited sidewalk, between the parking lot and the squadron hanger/HQ, is now complete (except for some minor landscaping). Thanks to Capt Dirk Stansbury, Level Line Excavating (Eddie Bohrer) and Schuster Concrete.

Col. Leonard Blascovich, CAP National Historian, said " to the best of my knowledge, the CAP WWII Living History Squadron is the only group of CAP members re-enacting CAP WWII history on a large scale" .

Promotions & Awards

Billy Mitchell Award C/2d Lt. Tim Dye

National Cadet Special Activities

Upcoming Events
June 25 0800 - 1700 Cessna FITS Accepted Training (Cessna/Garmin G1000) Program MRB Squadron Hangar/HQ

C/2d Lt Tim Dye Honor Guard School (2nd Year) July 10 - 23 Westminster, MD

June 25 - July 2 WV Wing Summer Encampment Camp Dawson, WV July 15 - 17 USAF Graded SAR, Clarksburg, WV July 30 - August 6 Berkeley County Youth Fair Fundraiser Parking Detail Aug 17 - 20 National Board Meeting Louisville, KY Sept 17 & 18 Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show 167th Airlift Wing
FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar, on the members page of our website, for updates.

WV Wing Commander, Col Dennis Barron (left) and Martinsburg Squadron Commander, Capt Steve Petty conduct the ceremonial promotion of the squadrons newest Billy Mitchell Award recipient, C/2d Lt Tim Dye.

Weekly Uniform Schedule*

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

2d Lt. Frank Panek (New Health Services Officer)

1st Lt. Gary May (New Emergency Services Training Officer)

Welcome New Members:

On May 7th , 4 Cadets and 4 Senior members participated in the Adopt-AHighway Detail, at which time 10 bags of trash were collected. This is the 14th year
of the Squadron's participation in the Adopt-aHighway program. During that time, the squadron has picked up a total of 1099 bags of trash along the 2.5 miles of Paynes Ford Road, which amounts to 38,465 pounds (or 19.23 tons) of litter. Cadets: Benjamin Baker, Casey Densmore, Zachary Hess, Ralph Witek-Steele and Scott Withee Denver Brenizer (Transfer from MD) Senior: Corey Stephens

Membership Award Martin Hofhansl Corey Stephens (New Safety Officer)

Some Tips for Preventing HeatRelated Illness From the CDC

The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips:

Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Dont wait until youre thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot. Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugarthese actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.

Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an airconditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public libraryeven a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.

Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on: Infants and young children People aged 65 or older People who have a mental illness Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure. Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

This information provided by NCEH's Health Studies Branch.