martinsburg squadron - dec 2011
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www.martinsburgcap.comwww.martinsburgcap.com
70th Annual70th Annual
West Virginia Wing ConferenceWest Virginia Wing Conference
The Martinsburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Vol. 6 No. 4
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Capt Stephen Petty, Commander Maj Russell Voelker, Publisher & Editor Sept - Dec 2011
Maj. Jeffery Schrock
Public Affairs Officer
West Virginia Wing
WEST VIRGINIA The four-daysearch for a missing Piper PA-32
Saratoga ended Thursday (Oct. 6th)
when a Civil Air Patrol memberspotted the airplane from a WestVirginia State Police helicopter fly-
ing over a rugged mountainous areain southern Hardy County near Peru.
Pilot Michael Garrone of Allegheny
Township, Pa., and passengers ChasArmitage Jr. of Parks Township, Pa.,and Laura Stettmier of Leechburg,Pa., were confirmed dead.
A dozen CAP aircraft and numerousground teams from the West Virgin-ia, Maryland, North Carolina and
Virginia wings participated in thesearch, which also involved a Mary-land State Police helicopter. CAPunits and numerous EMS units also
searched for the aircraft in Virginia.
The Piper, operating under visualflight rules, was in radio and radar
contact with air traffic controllersuntil it was lost about 12 milessoutheast of Grant County about 8:45
p.m. Sunday after taking off from
Danville, Va., for Johnstown, Pa.
The West Virginia Wing was alerted
to the missing plane Monday by theAir Force Rescue Coordination Cen-ter at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.
CAP coordinated with Hardy andGrant County emergency servicesagencies, along with local fire-
fighting and law enforcement agen-cies, throughout the search effort. Inall, more than 200 CAP and EMS
personnel were involved in the oper-
ation.
Missing AircraftMissing AircraftFound in Southern WVFound in Southern WV
Martinsburg members participatingin the mission: Cadets: Zachary
Arehart, Joshua Arehart, DenverBrenizer, Dustin Smith, DuncanSmith, Lt Pudge Forrester, Capt
Larry Dean, 1st Lt Gary May, MajBart Rogers, Capt Adam Sanders,Capt Dirk Stansbury and Maj Russ
Voelker.
The West Virginia Wing held its70th Annual Conference and Ban-
quet, on October 22nd, at theCharleston Town Center Marriott.Approximately 200 members werein attendance including the follow-
ing Martinsburg members:
C/Amn Zachary ArehartCadet Kendall Barrett
C/Amn Zachary BowmanCadet Austin BradfordC/CMSgt John DyeC/2d Lt Tim Dye
Cadet John GarlitzC/Col David Hill
Cadet David Kain
C/2d Lt Nick Keefe
C/2d Lt Nathanael Main
C//SrA Kenneth May
Cadet Toni MayCadet Franklin Michael
C/2d Lt Brandon Might
C/CMSgt Chloe PowersC/Amn Kyle PowersCadet Duncan Smith
Cadet Dustin SmithC/MSgt Ty StansburyC/2d Lt Caleb SullivanC/A1C Ian Sullivan
Cadet Angel WebbC/TSgt Nathan WorleyCapt Gary Gourley1st Lt Gary May
Capt Steve PettyCapt Dirk Stansbury
Maj Russ Voelker.
On Friday evening two of our ca-dets decided that the hotel mainte-
nance needed a little emergencyresponse training so they proceedeto get stuck between floors in oneof the elevators. The staff passed
with flying covers, the cadets wererescued and the services of the firedepartment wasnt required.
The conference included manyeducational seminars including:Public Affairs, Cadet Programs,Emergency Services and Finance.
As in past years a Cadet Quiz Bowwas also held. The guest speakerfor the evening banquet was the
Honorable Thomas E. Johnston,United States District Court Judge.
Judge Johnson talked about hisexperiences as a former SpaatzCadet with the now defunct Point
Pleasant Squadron.
Members of the Martinsburg ColorGuard, consisting of: C/CMSgt
John Dye, C/2d Lt Tim Dye, C/MSgt Ty Stansbury and alternate -C/Amn Kyle Powers, posted/retirethe colors for both the morning
Martinsburg Composite SquadronMartinsburg Composite Squadron -- 2011 Squadron of Merit2011 Squadron of Merit
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Photo by the Potomac Highlands PAO, 1LT Mary Beth Baker
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Wing ConferenceFrom page 1
general session and the evening banquet.
During the awards ceremony our members
received many well deserved honors including:
National Squadron of Merit awarded to the
Martinsburg Squadron for having the best ca-det program in the West Virginia Wing. (4th
year in a row)
Achievement Awards:Cadet Kendall Barrett, C/2d Lt Tim Dye,
C/2d Lt Brandon Might, 2d Lt Sherie Mainand Cadet Ryan Whetsel.
Character Development Instructor
of the YearCapt. Gary Gourley
Drug Demand Reduction Officer of the Year2d Lt Sherie Main
Property Manager of the Year
Capt Larry Dean
Encampment Staff Appreciation Awards
C/Col David Hill, Capt Gary Gourleyand Capt Dirk Stansbury
57 members received Certificates of Appreci-
ation.
(From left) Cadet 2dLt Nathanael Main, WVWing Commander, Col. Dennis Barron and
Cadet 2d Lt Brandon Might
(From left) C/Amn Toni May, Jerry Mays,Cadet Angel Webb and Rob Mario
(From left:) C/2d Lt Caleb Sullivan, C/A1C BenBaker, Hans Fogle and C/TSgt Nathan Worley
The General Billy Mitchell Award
Commanders Commendations:(From left)1st Lt Gary May, Maj Russ Voelker,Capt Gary Gourley and Capt Dirk Stansbury.
(Not shown 2d Lt Jon McNay, Capt Adam Sand-ers and 2d Lt Frank Panek)
Congressional Service
Academy Day
Congressional Service Academy Day was heldon October 2nd, at the Hedgesville High
School, for any and all students interested inlearning more about U.S. service academies(Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines,Military/West Point, Naval).
Representatives from the service academiesanswered questions regarding the educational,physical and recreational requirements to attendthese prestigious institutions.
Martinsburg members participating: Frank Panek,Zach Arehart, Ben Baker, Zach Bowman, Casey
Densmore, Duncan and Dustin Smith
CAPs 70th Anniversary
Radio Interviews
WRNR- Nov 23rd
WEPM - Nov 30th
Remote ControlAircraft Event
Eight Cadets and two Seniormembers participated.
Change of Command Ceremony
At the Dec. 6th meeting a Change of Command
Ceremony was held to formally mark the de-parture of Cadet Commander C/2d Lt NickKeefe, who will soon be departing for USMCBasic Training. Squadron commander, Capt
Steve Petty formally handed the mantle of com-mandto the new Cadet Commander, C/CMSgtChloe Powers. Best of luck to both cadets.
Photo and article courtesy of the Propbusters website
C/A1C Casey Densmoretalks with a representativeof the Naval Academy
(From left) C/SrA Zach Bowman, C/A1C CaseyDensmore, C/A1C Dustin Smith and Congress-woman Shelley Moore Capito.
Photos by 2d Lt Frank Panek
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Weekly Uniform Schedule*
Leadership
BDUs
Aerospace Education
BDUs
Character Development
Dress Blues
Physical Fitness
Civilian PT Clothes
*Schedule is subject to change.
Color Guard Details
MSAHF Parade, Oct 15th
1st Place Color Guard
Upcoming Events
Dec. 27 USMC Museum-Quantico, VA
2012Jan. 28 WV Wing Cadet Competition-Morgan-
townFeb. 18 Air Crew Training - Clarksburg,
Feb. 25 - 26 Squadron Leadership School - Blue-fieldMarch 1 Legislative Day - Washington, DCMay 4 - 6 MER SAR College - Ft. Pickett, VAJuly 7 - 14 Encampment - Camp DawsonOctober 27 Wing Conference - Charleston
FYI: Always check the squadron activities calendar, on
the members page of our website, for updates.
Milestone Promotions
& Awards
Mitchell Award
Wright Brothers
Award
2d Lt
Corey Stephens
Membership Ribbon & Achievement Awa
SM Dennis Webb
(From left) Martinsburg Squadron Com-mander, Capt Stephen Petty, C/2d LtQuinn Kahsay and WV Wing Com-
mander, Col Dennis BarronWelcome New Members:
Cadets:
Nicolas Heredia, Patrick Heredia,Franklin Michael
Seniors:
Corbin Householder, Francis Webb,
Dennis Webb and Rob Young
(From left) C/ 2d Lt Tim Dye, C/ 2d Lt Caleb
Sullivan, C/ 2d Lt Quinn Kahsay and C/ Amn
Kyle Powers. Not shown: C/A1C Zach Bowman(Alternate) and Maj Russ Voelker.
Veterans Day
Berkeley County Senior Center, Nov 11th
Old Town Martinsburg Christmas Parade,Dec 3rd
(From left) C/A1C Zach Bowman, C/MSgt TyStansbury, C/CMSgt John Dye, C/2d Lt Tim Dye,C/A1C Ian Sullivan and C/A1C Duncan Smith.In the van: C/Amn Kendall Barrett, Capt StevePetty and Maj Russ Voelker.
South Berkeley Christmas Parade
Dec 4th
(From left) C/MSgt Ty Stansbury, C/A1CZach Bowman, C/CMSgt John Dye, C/2d LtTim Dye, C/A1C Kyle Powers and C/A1CDuncan Smith. In the van: Capt Steve Petty,Col Dennis Barron and C/Amn KendallBarrett.
From left) C/CMSgt John Dye, C/MSgt TyStansbury, C/TSgt Nathan Worley, C/A1C ZachBowman, C/Amn Kyle Powers and C/2dLt TimDye. In the van: Cadet John Garlitz, C/AmnKendall Barrett, Capt Steve Petty and Maj RussVoelker
Photo by Capt Steve Petty
(From left) Martinsburg SquadronCommander, Capt Steve Petty ,C/
SSgt Kenneth May and Cadet Com-mander, C/CMSgt Chloe Powers.
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2012 Cadet Staff
Cadet Commander: C/CMSgt Powers
Cadet Deputy Commander: C/2dLt KahsayCadet Executive Officer: C/CMSgt J. DyeCadet First Sergeant: C/MSgt WorleyCadet Safety Officer: C/SSgt May
Cadet Flight Commander: C/2dLt SullivanCadet Flight Commander: C/2dLt DyeCadet Flight Commander: C/2dLt MainCadet Flight Sergeant: C/MSgt Stansbury
Cadet Flight Sergeant: C/SSgt K. MayCadet Flight Sergeant: C/A1C K. Powers
Cadet Element Leader: Open
Cadet Element Leader: Open
Cadet Element Leader:
Open
Cadet Supply Officer: OpenCadet Leadership Officer: OpenDDR Officers: C/Amn Barrett and C/Amn Garlitz
Cadet Advisor to the Squadron Commander: C/Col Hill
Cadet Advisory Council Members:
Primary Representative: C/MSgt WorleyAlternate: C/MSgt Stansbury
2012 Senior Staff
Squadron Commander- Capt. Stephen PettyDeputy Commander for Seniors - Maj. Bradford Williams
Deputy Commanders of Cadets - Capt. Stephen Petty (Acting)Operations Officer- Lt. Col. Ralph S.DavisCommunications Officer- VACANTAerospace Education Officer- Capt. Dirk Stansbury
Prof. Development Officer- Maj. Bradford WilliamsCharacter Development Instructor- Capt Gary Gourley Sr.Safety Officer- 2d Lt. Corey StephensAdmin/Personnel Officer- Maj. Russell VoelkerPublic Affairs Officer- Maj. Russell Voelker
Emergency Services Officer- Maj. Barclay Rogers
Emergency Services Training Officer- 1st Lt. Gary May
Health Services Officer-
2d Lt. Frank PanekSupply Officer- Capt. Lawrence Dean
Transportation Officer- Maj. Robert NasserCounter Drug Officer- Capt. Lawrence DeanFinance Officer- Capt. Catherine SullivanDrug Demand Reduction Officer- 2d Lt Sherie Main
Asst. Drug Demand Reduction Officer- 2d Lt. Jeffrey MainTest Control Officer- 2d Lt. Frank PanekAlternate Testing Officer- 2d Lt. Sherie Main
Information Tech. Officer- Capt. Stephen Petty
Wreaths Across AmericaDec. 10th, Winchester National Cemetery
I'd like to take this oppor-tunity to express my appre-
ciation to those squadronmembers who braved the
cold & breezy conditions toparticipate in the Wreaths
Across America Event to-day, in Winches-
ter.Representing the Mar-
tinsburg Squadron were
Cadets: Ben Baker, KendallBarrett, Zach Bowman, Ken-neth May, Toni May, Frank-lin Michael, Duncan Smith
and Angel Webb. SeniorMembers who participatedwere: Russ Voelker, DennisBarron, Jeannine Korte,
Gary May and DennisWebb.
The event was a very im-pressive ceremony honoring
the deceased veterans. De-spite the cold conditions and
some disorganization atthebeginning, the ceremo-
nycame off like acharm. Our cadets helped to
escort the VIP's around thecemetery, laid wreathes on
thegraves, andeven helpedwith parking. I was very
proud to lead the WV con-tingent to the ceremony in
Winchester. I heard a greatmany outstanding remarksabout our cadets, even at therestaurant after the ceremo-
ny.
My thanks to everyone thatparticipated today. You not
only honored the veteranswho made the ultimate sacri-fice for our country, youalso honored the Civil Air
Patrol with your outstandingconduct and demeanor.
Dennis D. Barron, Col, CAPCommander, WV Wing
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Certificates of Appreciation
Capt Larry Dean
Property Manager of the YearCertificates of Appreciation
C/2dlt Nathanael Main accepts theDDR Officer of the Year for
2d Lt Sherie Main
Capt. Gary Gourley
Character Development
Instructor of the Year
Guest Speakerhe Honorable Thomas E.Johnston, United States
District Court Judge
General Assembly Achievement Awards
Capt Dirk StansbuWV Wing Directo
Aerospace Educat
Martinsburg SquadronColor Guard
Martinsburg Composite Squadron C/MSgt Ty Stansbury talksabout hismodel contest entry
Posting the colo
Encampment Staff Appreciation Awards Model Contest Entrants
70th Annual
West Virginia Wing Conference