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The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Lt Col R. Shelton Davis, Commander Vol. 4 No. 4 ~~~~~~~~~ Capt Russell G. Voelker, Publisher & Editor Sept. - Dec. 2009

68TH ANNUAL WV WING CONFERENCE & BANQUET

Brig Gen James Hoyer presents the Gen Carl Spaatz Award to C/Col Mark Guiney, Col Rodney Moore (right)

WV Wing Commander Col Rodney Moore (left) presents the 2009 Squadron of Merit Award to Martinsburg Composite Squadron Commander, Lt Col Robert Mills

CHARLESTON, W Va - The 68th Annual West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Conference and Banquet was held on October 24, in Charleston. Among the estimated 230 attendees were eight cadets and eight senior members from the Martinsburg Composite Squadron.

Cadet Colonel.

Guiney, a cadet since 2003, has earned numerous awards and commendations through his involvement in CAP, including the General Ira Eaker Award, Commander's Commendation, Unit Citation, Air Force Association Award, and the Red Service Ribbon. He served as the ComThe conference included many educational opportunities including mander of the 2008 cadet encampment, held annually at Camp seminars on: Drug Demand Reduction, Safety, Flight Operations, Dawson, and he was also selected as the 2008 WV Wing Caand Public Affairs. The guest det of the Year. He formerly speaker for the evening banquet served as the squadron's cadet was Brigadier General James A. Hoyer, Director, Joint Staff, West commander and currently serves as the squadron cadet executive Virginia National Guard Joint officer. Mark attended the CAP Forces Headquarters. National Cadet Officer's School, at During the course of the evening, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, in Brig General Hoyer presented C/ 2007. Cadet Guiney is a graduate of Jefferson High School and is Col Mark R. Guiney, of the local currently a freshman at West Virsquadron, with the cadet program's highest award, the General ginia University. Guiney was recently awarded a $1000 Academic Carl A Spaatz Award. It is estiScholarship from the Civil Air Pamated that only about five out of trol. one thousand cadets who join CAP will achieve the Spaatz Award during their service as ca- During the awards ceremony, several members of the local unit dets. Along with the award, the received numerous awards and cadet receives a promotion to honors including:

National Squadron of Merit - is an annual award established to recognize the squadron in each Wing with the best cadet program. Cadet of the Year - C/Col David F. Hill, IV Moral Leadership Officer of the Year - Capt Gary W. Gourley Cadet Programs Officer of the Year - Capt Stephen L. Petty Historian of the Year - Capt Russell G. Voelker Meritorious Service Award 1st Lt Dirk A. Stansbury USAF Torch Award C/Col Mark R. Guiney and Col Dennis Barron Commander's Commendations Capt Stephen L. Petty and 1Lt R. Adam Sanders. CAP Achievement Award C/Col Mark R. Guiney, C/Col David F. Hill, C/Capt Christopher R. Frey, C/2Lt Joel Lyons, C/MSgt Caleb T. Sullivan, C/SSgt Ty A. Stansbury, C/2Lt Jonah E. Rock, Lt Col Robert V. Mills, 2Lt Christine R. Shields, 1st Lt R. Adam Sanders and 1st Lt Dirk A. Stansbury.

Wright Bros. Award - C/SSgt Ty A. Stansbury, is awarded for completion of phase I of the CAP cadet program. Cadet Quiz Bowl Winners C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell and C/SSgt Tim Dye

Weekly Uniform Schedule Leadership Dress Blues Aerospace Education BDUs Character Development Dress Blues Physical Fitness Civilian PT Clothes

Barron assumes command of the West Virginia Wing

Charleston, WV - The appointment of Lt Col. Dennis D. Barron, of Martinsburg, W.Va., as Commander of Civil Air Patrol's West Virginia Wing became official on October 25, 2009. Barron took over command during a change of command ceremony held during the West Virginia Wing of Civil Air Patrol's Conference and Banquet held in Charleston, W.Va. Col Barron joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1965, as a cadet member of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron. Barron is concluding four years of service as the Wing's Chief of Staff. He also held the positions of Wing DDR administrator, Wing Inspector General, and was a commander of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron for 20 years. He is a pilot and an incident commander, and has commanded to this date over 45 summer encampments for the West Virginia Wing. Included among the many awards that he has earned over the years are three Exceptional Service Awards, eight Meritorious Service Awards, over 25 Commander's Commendation Awards, the West Virginia Wing Commander's Special Commendation Award, the Gill . Robb Wilson Award, and three Air Force Liaison Awards for mentoring cadets. "I am very honored to have been selected as the new Commander of the West Virginia Wing," said Barron. "We have an outstanding Wing with some of the finest members in the nation and it is a real privilege to have been named the WV Wing Commander. The West Virginia Wing has made great progress in the last four to six years in every facet of the CAP program. We have a lot to be proud of but, we cannot rest on our laurels. We must forge ahead and build on our past successes." said Barron Former Wing Commander, Col. Rod Moore has agreed to act as Vice Commander until a new command staff is in place. He will also be assuming the position of Director of Operations for the Wing. "He has done an excellent job managing the West Virginia Wing, and will be a valuable member of West Virginia and Middle East Region in the years to come." said Col Joe Vazquez, commander of Civil Air Patrol Middle East Region.
Article by Maj Jeff Schrock WV Wing PAO

L-R: Col Joe Vazquez, Col Dennis Barron and Col Rodney Moore

L-R: C/Col Mark Guiney, Col Dennis Barron and C/Col David Hill

Maj Roscoe Rauch retires

At the October 6th meeting Martinsburg Squadron Commander, Lt Col Robert Mills presented a CAP Certificate of Retirement to Maj Roscoe R. Rauch. He has been a dedicated member of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron serving from October 28, 1985 to September 11, 2009. During his CAP career Maj Rauch maintained certifications as an: Check Pilot, Mission Pilot, Mission Check Pilot, Cadet Orientation Pilot and Disaster Relief Pilot. During his CAP career he has held the position of Asst Maintenance Officer, Asst Flight Officer and Senior Programs Director Maj Rauch has received many Commander's Commendations for outstanding duty performance, Letters of Appreciation and in 1987 he was recommended for the CAP Lifesaving Award for helping to find a downed aircraft and rescue the passengers, as a member of the flight crew.

L-R: Lt Col Robert Mills, Maj Roscoe Rauch (Ret) and Lt Col Dennis Barron

Amelia Earhart Award

At a recent meeting of the Martinsburg Civil Air Patrol Squadron Commander, Lt Col Robert Mills, presented Cadet Adam J. Goswick with the Amelia Earhart Award and promoted him to the rank of Cadet Captain. The Earhart Award is the third milestone of the CAP cadet program and signifies the completion of the first eleven achievements of the cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass a comprehensive 100-question examination covering aerospace topics, leadership theory, and staff duties, as well as meeting stringent physical fitness and moral leadership requirements. Cadet Goswick, a CAP member since July 2005, is a former Lt Col Robert Mills, C/Capt Adam Goswick member of the and Capt Steve Petty squadron color guard, served as Assishe served as a flight comtant to the Deputy Com- mander. Cadet Goswick's mander of Cadets, and previous awards have inhas completed the WV cluded the Red Service Wing's Cadet Leadership Ribbon, Recruitment Ribbon Training Course. In addi- and two appreciation tion, Cadet Goswick has awards. attended three WV Wing Summer Encampments, the last in 2009 when

Wright Brothers Award

C/SSgt Samantha B. Pate

C/SSgt Chloe N. Powers

2Lt Jeannine Korte Jeffrey Main Devin Mungovan

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROJECT
We had another very successful litter pick up, on Saturday, November 14th. The weather cooperated and we had 10 members (3 senior members and 7 cadets) pick up a total of 10 bags of litter, along the two mile stretch of Paynes Ford Road. Weve completed our 12th year and brought our totals over that period of time to 35,700 pounds, or 1,785 tons, of trash picked up along that road. Each member who helped received a collapsible umbrella, courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Highways. The squadron can be very proud of our accomplishment and again, thanks to everyone who helped over the year.

Red Service Ribbon 2Lt Simon Buckman David-Michael Buckman

Welcome New Members

Cadets: Rudy C. Bakin, Cameron A.S. Morris and Sean L. Timberlake Senior: Scott E. Taylor Cadet Sponsors: Mussie Kahsay

Recruitment/DDR Detail

Verizon Donation

L-R: Lt Col Robert Mills, C/A1C Spencer Lunsford, C/CMSgt John Dye and C/2Lt Andrew Mitchell (Not Shown) C/SrA Nathanael Main and Capt Russ Voelker

Capt Steve Petty presents a $750.00 donation, from his employer (Verizon), to C/MSgt John Dye.

Upcoming Events
January 16, 2010 WV Wing Cadet Competition, WVU, Morgantown, WV FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar, on the members page of our website, for updates. (October 11th) 4 Cadets and 2 Seniors participated in an Open House sponsored by the Citizens Volunteer Fire Department, in Jefferson County. The event drew a crowd of approximately 100 people.

MSAHF Parade Award

By Capt Steve Petty

Mills resigns

Lt Col Robert Mills has resigned as Commander of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron, after completing three years of service in that position. During Lt Col Mills three years as Commander, the Martinsburg Squadron became the most active and progressive squadron in the Wing, earning two National Squadron of Merit Awards, one MER Squadron of Distinction Award, and one Unit Citation Award during his tenure. During his command, the squadron constructed a new hangar/ headquarters building, while the unit's The Color Guard team was composed of membership grew to nearly 100 memC/TSgt. Logan Crowley, C/TSgt. Tim bers. Lt Col Mills is to be congratulated Dye, C/MSgt. Caleb Sullivan, C/SSgt. Ty for his outstanding service during his Stansbury. C/MSgt. John Dye (Trainer), years as Commander of the Martinsand Capt. Steve Petty followed in the burg Composite Squadron. squadron van Im proud to announce that the Color Guard from the Martinsburg Composite Squadron received second place in the annual Mt. State Apple Harvest Parade, on Saturday, October 17, 2009. This year, the weather was cold and rainy, but the cadets forged ahead and were judged the second best out of all the units. Please join me in congratulating these cadets for their outstanding performance during the parade. They showcased the CAP cadet program in front of thousands of people, in challenging conditions, and did themselves and the CAP cadet program proud!

WV Aircrew locates wreckage of missing aircraft

The West Virginia Civil Air Patrol has found a pilot's body with the wreckage of a small plane that vanished more than a week ago during a flight from Texas to Virginia. Major Jeffery Schrock says a squadron from Clarksburg spotted the wreckage about five miles north of a navigational transmitter used by pilots in Rainelle, along West Virginia's southeastern border. Schrock says ground teams had to hike over densely wooded, mountainous terrain to verify the debris was the missing plane. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford says Kwan Kwok of Virginia was reported missing by his sister. She says Kwok bought the plane in Dalhart, Texas. Schrock says the Air Force told the Civil Air Patrol that the plane left Texas on Nov. 23 The Martinsburg Squadron aircraft participated in the mission on both days.
Nov 29th aircrew: WV Wing Commander, Col Dennis Barron, Lt Col Shelton Davis and Capt Doug Hanson. Dec 1st aircrew: Capt Larry Dean and Capt Russ Voelker

Wreaths Across America

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Col Dennis D. Barron WV Wing Commander

Petty named new Martinsburg Commander

At the Tuesday, Dec 15th meeting, WV Wing Commander Col Dennis Barron announced the selection of Capt Steve Petty as the new commander of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron.

On Saturday, December 12th, 11 members of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron joined the Winchester, VA Composite Squadron for the Wreaths Across America event, at the Winchester I am pleased to announce the appointNational Cemetery. ment of Capt. Steve Petty as the new This annual custom of placing memorial Commander of the Martinsburg Composite Squadron, effective 1 January wreaths on the graves of our fallen vet2010. I'm sure that Capt. Petty will work erans started in 1992, at Arlington National Cemetery, and has spread across hard to support all three missions of the Civil Air Patrol and continue the past the country. successes of the squadron. I would also like to thank Lt Col R. Shelton Davis for serving as the Interim Commander during November and December. He will continue in that capacity until Capt Petty takes over at the first of the new year. Please give Capt Petty your support, assistance, and cooperation. Col Dennis D. Barron WV Wing Commander

Martinsburg members participating: C/SrA Jacob Calo, C/MSgt John Dye, C/TSgt Tim Dye, C/Capt Chris Frey, C/Amn Quinn Kahsay, C/A1C Spencer Lunsford, Cadet Antonio Sanchez, C/SSgt Ty Stansbury, 2 Lt Jeannine Korte, Cadet Sponsor Mussie Kahsay and Capt Russ Voelker.

Capt Chris Colvin, Winchester Squadron Commander, gives opening remarks during the Wreaths Across America Event held at the Winchester National Cemetery.

68th Annual WV Wing Conference & Banquet Awards

Conference awards below were presented by WV Virginia Wing Commander, Col Rodney Moore

Lt Col Mills receives the Squadron of the Year Award

C/Col Hill receives the Cadet of the Year Award

1st Lt Stansbury receives the Meritorious Service Award

C/SSgt Stansbury receives the Wright Brothers Award

Capt Petty receives the Cadet Programs Officer of the Year Award

Capt Gourley receives the Moral Leadership Officer of the Year Award

Capt Petty receives a Commanders Commendation

L-R: C/MSgt Sullivan and C/SSgt Stansbury receive Achievement Awards

SM Korte (Left) talks with SM Mills During a break

C/CMSgt Might (2nd from right) performs color guard duties

Martinsburg Members receive Certificates of Appreciation C/Col Guiney (Left) MCs the Cadet Quiz Bowl w/ judge C/Col Hill (2nd from left) left)

C/CMSgt Might (2nd from left) and C/CMSgt Keefe (far right) listen to the speakers during the DDR Presentation
Photo by 1st Lt Dirk Stansbury

C/A1C Lunsford (2nd from right) participates in the cadet quiz bowl

Quiz Bowl Winners: C/2Lt Mitchell (2nd from left) and C/SSgt Dye (far right)

2009 Spaatz Award Recipients C/Col Guiney and C/Col Hill

L-R: Col Barron presents Achievement Awards to 2Lt Shields and 1st Lt Sanders

L-R: Don Burke presents the USAF Torch Award to Col Barron and C/Col Guiney