west virginia wing - oct 2009

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A L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :

an Alzheimers patient.

The exercise wrapped on

August 16. Meals were

provided by the American

Red Cross. Organizers say

the exercise was very suc-

cessful.

By Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery Schrock

Wing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs Officer

A search and rescue exer-

cise (SAREX) brought to-

gether nearly 70 members

from units and wing head-

quarters of the West Vir-

ginia Wing of Civil Air Pa-

trol to Grant County Airport

in Petersburg, W.Va. dur-

ing the weekend of August

14-16.

The purpose of the exer-

cise was to work together

along with other search

and rescue teams through-

out West Virginia and the

West Virginia Division of

Homeland Security and

Emergency Management

and the West Virginia

Emergency Operations

Center.

CAP ground teams and

aircrews arrived on August

14, and the main exercise

was conducted on August

15. The entire exercise

was designed to be a func-

tional exercise to be close

to real world operations as

possible.Several emergency ser-

vices workshops were

offered. They included

emergency locator trans-

mitter usage, map and

compass training, basic

man training, and prepar-

ing SAR ready packs.

The scope of the training

weekend also included

CAPs involvement along

with other agencies partici-

pating in simulated exer-cises involving a downed

aircraft and its crew, miss-

ing persons in the wilder-

ness, and the search for

WV Wing CAP - state agencies train during

search and rescue exercise in Petersburg

Major Jeffery Schrock Wing Public Affairs Officer/Editor

Civil Air PatrolWest VirginiaWing HQ112 Airport RoadCharleston, WV25311304-343-8866

Photos by Capt Russell Voelker

Beckley SquadronBeckley SquadronBeckley SquadronBeckley Squadronvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airport

Wing ConferenceWing ConferenceWing ConferenceWing Conference

Two WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awards

And more . . . .And more . . . .And more . . . .And more . . . .

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By Lt George SteppBy Lt George SteppBy Lt George SteppBy Lt George Stepp

Beckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAO

Seven members of the

Beckley Composite Squad-

ron got a wide-ranging look

at different aspects of

aviation recently when

they visited the National

Weather Service center

and Yeager Airport air

traffic control tower in

Charleston, W.Va.

The visit started with the

weather service, wheremembers received brief-

ings from several meteor-

ologists about their area of

operations.

The NWS in Charleston

was behind the creation ofsuch aviation products as

graphical forecast images

for ceiling and visibility.

In addition, one of the

forecasters developed a

program known as POP.

Its used nationwide to

store phone messages

and to plot, and display

public and storm spotter

reports on a computer

monitor for easy reference

during severe weather.Leading the tour was

Nicole Grams, NWS stu-

dent trainee. The Beckley

unit then visited Yeager

Airport, where they touredthe air traffic tower watch-

ing as controllers commu-

nicated with aircraft in the

area for takeoff and land-

ing.

Then came a tour of the

radar room, where the

members were able to

observe controllers as they

performed their duties in a

live environment. Dwight

Wright, a retired air traffic

controller coordinated thetour.

vided training and

classes on water

and land survival, as

well as firearms

training. Wing Chief

of Staff, Lt Col Den-

nis Barron pre-

sented plaques to

representatives fromboth sections.

Joining in the pres-

entations was Cadet

Senior Airman Ty

Stansbury who at-

tended the 2008

and 2009 encamp-

ments.

Barron and Stans-

bury thanked the

167th personnel for

their assistance.

By Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell Voelker

Martinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAO

Two sections of the 167th

Airlift of the West Virginia

Air National Guard were

recognized for their invalu-

able service, and out-

standing support to the

West Virginia Wing of the

Civil Air Patrol.

Over the past several

years, the 167ths life

support section and secu-

rity forces squadron have

generously provided in-

structors for the Wings

summer encampment

held annually at Camp

Dawson.

The ANG instructors pro-

Beckley Composite Squadron sees weather

experts, air traffic controllers at work

167th WV Air NationalGuard recognized by CAP

banquet program begin-

ning around 6 p.m.

Hotel CAP rates cost $95

plus tax for up to four peo-

ple in a room. For reserva-

tions call 800-228-9290

or 304-345-6500. Cutoff

date is Oct. 5. Registration

cutoff date is Oct 21.

Registration forms and

dress code regulations can

be found at the wings

website.

Wing ConferenceBanquet scheduled for October 24

You are cordially invited to

the 68th annual Civil Air-

Patrol West Virginia Wing

Conference and Banquet

being held on October 24

at the Charleston Mariott

Town Center in Charleston,

W.Va.

Registration will begin at 8

a.m. with the general as-

sembly beginning at 10

a.m. Seminars will begin

in the afternoon with the

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Beckley Composite Squadron cadets visitYeager Airport air traffic control tower.

167th Security Forces SSgtPatrick Judy, TSgt MichaelSeavolt, Wing Chief of Staff LtCol Dennis Barron, C/SA Ty

Stansbury

Far left photo: 167th LifeSupport TSgt Brian Brim, SADaniel Risinger, SSgt DanielLee Watts, Lt Col Dennis Bar-ron, C/SA Ty Stansbury


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By Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis Barron

Wing Chief of StaffWing Chief of StaffWing Chief of StaffWing Chief of Staff

Beckley Composite Squad-

ron earned its first Spaatz

Cadet.

Cadet Robert S. Dilley

completed all the require-

ments for the prestigious

General Carl A. Spaatz

Award effective August 17,

and becomes the 22nd

cadet within the West Vir-

ginia Wing to earn this

award.

His award will be pre-

sented in the near future

at an appropriate cere-

mony.

Cadet Mark R. Guiney of

the Martinsburg Compos-ite Squadron has also

become the newest

Spaatz Cadet. As a result,

Cadet Guiney was pro-

moted to the rank of Cadet

Colonel during the start of

the WV Wing Cadet Sum-

mer Encampment.

Guiney was selected and

attended the International

Air Cadet Exchange by

visiting the Netherlands.

In the fall, he will be at-

tending West Virginia Uni-

versity where he earned a

$1,000 scholarship. TheSpaatz award is Civil Air

Patrols highest cadet

honor.

The Spaatz Award is pre-

sented to cadets who have

demonstrated excellence

in leadership, character,

fitness, and aerospace

education. Less than 1%

of all cadets in the CAP are

able to earn this coveted

award.

Cadets Dilley and Guiney earn Spaatz AwardMore photos from

2009 WV Wing Cadet

Summer Encampmentvisit www.wvwg.cap.gov/pao/pao.htmand click on the photo gallery link.

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Photos taken bymembers of theencampmentstaff


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search and rescue and

humanitarian missions

and U.S. homeland secu-

rity, as well as the impor-

tance of aerospace educa-tion and cadet programs.

Keep in mind its a work in

progress with more en-

hancements over the next

few months. One future

feature will be Region

Civil Air Patrols brand new

online initiative, Volunteer-

Now, is now live, accessi-

ble to all through CAPs

national website,www.gocivilairpatrol.com

or directly at

capvolunteernow.com

Its goal is simple: to be an

online source for the latest

news and information

about CAP and its citizen

volunteers.

Volunteer Now

will be chock full

of stories and

photos about

Americas pre-mier volunteer

organization.

They will tell of

CAPs noteworthy

contributions to

News Journal, which will

include stories and photos

from each of CAPs eight

regions. One final note in

lieu of PAO updates wenow encourage you go to

PA Essentials, the offi-

cial NHQ/PA blog for much

quicker access to every-

thing related to Public

Affairs.

National CAP Headquarters PAO Update

By 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationOfficerOfficerOfficerOfficer

Martinsburg Composite Squadrons August

18 meeting featured Aerospace, which washeld for the first time at the new unit hanger.The presentation was by Donald Siler, Jr., vicepresident and chief pilot of Air PhotographicsInc. All members were given a tour of thecompanys Piper PA 31-310 Navajo twin en-gine aircraft used for aerial photography. Silerwho has been a mapping pilot over 14 years,explained the nature of aerial photography.Siler went on to explain that air photos areused by government planners, and planningcommissions for growth studies and develop-ment characteristics and to check on who hasbuilt a structure without a building permit.Topographic mapping is also used by engi-

neers for site development design and devel-opment of USGS maps. Some photos are justpromotional to give a birds eye view of a nota-ble place or structure.Siler explained the difficulty in keeping aplane on course so that the overlapping pho-tos make the correct coverage. He furthercompared the old fly the target method tothe present GPS directional control that isnow used.Siler started his flying career as a CAP cadetin the Martinsburg Squadron many years ago.He finished his presentation by emphasizingthe importance of education.

Martinsburg unit holds aerospace

education meeting in new hanger

C/Amn Emily Metzbower and-Donald Siler Jr, vice presi-dent, and chief pilot at AirPhotographics as he de-scribes the features of thePiper PA 31-310 Navajo twinengine used for aerialphotography

C/SrA Andrew Calo peers through thecamera viewfinder inside the Piper PA 31-310 Navajo twin engine aircraft.

Photos by Lt Col Dennis Barron

By Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite Squadron

The Boone Composite Squadronhosted a Wing wide search andrescue exercise for all West Vir-ginia Wing squadrons of the CivilAir Patrol on August 29.Ground teams from Bluefield,Beckley, and Charleston partici-pated with the base of the opera-tions at Boone Squadron Head-quarters.WV Wing CAP Commander ColRod Moore, and Wing Vice Com-mander Lt Col Gene Thorn at-tended the exercise, with Thornserving as incident commander.Local agencies and organizationsas well as individual volunteers,brought the total participation toapproximately 70 people.Mike Holbrook, with Marpat Avia-tion of Logan, W.Va. Providedoutstanding support, excitementand reality for one of three sce-narios Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5

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West Virginia Wing CAP112 Airport RoadCharleston, WV 25311

by setting down a Heuy to stage amock helicopter crash just outside ofDanville, W.Va. Holbrooke, along withJason Lewis and his friend alsonamed Jason, landed the chopper ina scheduled spot on Mud River Road.A ground team composed of mem-bers from the Charleston and Beckley

squadrons were assigned the task oflocating the missing aircraft. BooneCAP cadet Jon Ball and the friendvolunteer, Jason, served as mockvictims for this crash.Once the incident scene was located,the Danville Volunteer Fire Depart-ment responded to the scene afterbeing called out by Boone County911 personnel, also participating inthe exercise. The departments mem-bers treated the scene as if it werean actual emergency, preparing vic-tims for evacuation and reportingback to the 911 dispatcher.

A second simulated aircraft crashwas staged on a hillside just past thetent camping area in Chief LoganState Park where an ELT was part ofthe scenario. Acting as the crashvictims at this site were Boone CAPcadets Josh Lezu and JonathanDaniels.The cadets had a somewhat lengthywait to be rescued by the groundteam from the Beckley CompositeSquadron. The team, without aid of asearch aircraft, had the daunting taskof tracking the ELT signal as it

bounced off the hillsides throughoutand surrounding the park. This scenarioprovided the search team with severalhours of practice in the use of their DFequipment.Once on the scene, the team had toassess the simulated injuries of thevictims and determine a plan of action.

One additional segment of this scenariowas staged at the mission base, as 2ndLt Jamie Cumbridge and her son, JohnEarl, posed as the wife and son of thepilot who was down in Chief LoganState Park.They came to mission base seekinginformation regarding the search andwere treated as if they were actual vic-tims. In the third scenario, CAP cadetsMichael Jarrell and Dakota Workmanposed as lost ATV riders on Cazy Moun-tain.Members of the Wharton-Barrett Volun-teer Fire Department participated in

this scenario, serving as the leadagency in the search. They were as-sisted by a CAP ground team from Blue-field, W.Va.Wharton-Barrett VFD located the lostvictims as their team continue thesearch even after the CAP team had toreturn to mission base in compliancewith a mandatory recall deadline.The exercise concluded without anyinjuries all victims were located.Boone Squadron assisted at missionbase and provided a delicious meal forall participants.

Top a cadet from Charleston Cadet Squadron pre-paring to rescue an unconscious victim from a simu-lated crashed helicopter. Bottom Cadets Josh Lezuand Jonathan Daniels as victims of a simulatedplane crash in Chief Logan State Park. Locating thevictims are members of the Beckley Squadron.

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