News and Web updates from Wisconsin Wing http://wiwgcap.org/wing Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:40:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://wiwgcap.org/wing News and Web updates from Wisconsin Wing http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/92/2/ Camp Ripley, MN - Yesterday the cadets had the time of their life at the obstacle course. (We never let them know the day ahead what we have planned, and there are several reasons for this. One, it teaches them to be flexible and go with the flow. Two, if activities change due to weather or unforeseen events, the cadets will not be disappointed.) The first thing we saw when... News - wingnews Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:36:40 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/91/2/ Camp Ripley, MN - Things are picking up at encampment with more and more to do. Most of the class work is done for the Basic School cadets, and they are now getting into more physical teamwork and hands on activities. Wisconsin Cadet Academy (WCA) is in full swing with the cadets polishing their leadership and drill maneuvers. It is the natural process that after learning to follow and function as a team, which is... News - wingnews Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:28:38 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/90/2/ Camp Ripley, MN - Excerpted from the Cadet's Newsletter: Sunday was a full day of activity, yet somewhat a little more relaxed than rest of the week will be. For Basic School and WCA alike, it started with breakfast (an essential to start the day), went into maintaining the dorms, meeting the essential encampment staff, and then off to classes. There is much to learn in CAP and the cadets got a full dose. The morning... News - wingnews Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:56:54 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/89/2/ Camp Ripley, MN - One hundred and twenty-eight cadets and adult officers (senior members) traveled safely to Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN, and arrived at approximately 6 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Of the 128 participants, 65 cadets are in the Wisconsin Basic School, 17 in the Wisconsin Cadet Academy, 20 in the Wisconsin Staff School, and 26 on senior staff. Most units made two stops after leaving their home squadron. Assembly points... News - wingnews Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:05:44 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/88/2/ Appleton, WI - This past weekend, August 15-16, more than 80 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members met in Appleton for a two-day Search and Rescue Evaluation (SAR-Eval). Eight aircraft/aircrews (including the Gippsland G-8 Airvan with the ARCHER system), three ground teams, and 30+ mission base staff were involved in the highly intense evaluation, designed to test the wing's disaster recovery, search and rescue, and emergency services capabilities. The wing proved to be well trained and... News - wingnews Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:48:27 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/87/2/ Milwaukee, WI – Officer Mick Olson of the South Milwaukee Police Department talked informally with the cadets of Milwaukee Composite Squadron #5 about drugs – both illegal and prescription. Also in attendance were the cadets' parents, CAP officers (senior members), and visitors from Timmerman Composite Squadron. Officer Olson asked the cadets if they knew about drugs and told them he wasn’t trying to scare them, but offered some information and tips on what to... News - wingnews Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:43:55 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/86/2/ Lackland AFB, TX - Airman First Class Richard Merz recently completed USAF Basic Training. Richard finished training as the Honor Graduate of his class, and was also honored with an invitation to dinner with the Secretary of Defense: the Honorable Robert Gates. Airman First Class Merz is currently undergoing tech school, and will be serving with the Wisconsin Air National Guard at Volk Field. Aside from recent honors with the Air Force, A1C Merz also... News - wingnews Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:19:06 +0100 http://wiwgcap.org/wing/content/view/85/2/ La Crosse, WI- On Friday, August 15, 2008, C/1lt Eric Kordus successfully passed his check-ride to qualify him as a Private Pilot. In the last several months, Eric gave exceptional dedication, time, and expense toward the accomplishment. It was his goal to obtain his license prior to departing for college, where he will major in Aviation Management. Congratulations goes to Cadet Kordus, as well as his flight instructor, Lt Col Harold Moe. News - wingnews Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:09:31 +0100