The cadets and staff have arrived safely at Camp Ripley, in Minnesota and had dinner waiting for them. As I write this, they have started the in-processing procedure and are quickly becoming acclimated to their surroundings and the routine that goes along with encampment.  

This will be the first of nightly reports of the Wisconsin Wing Encampment, being held at Camp Ripley in Minnesota.

Please check here daily and at the encampment website for daily newsletters and pictures. Should an emergency arise at home, contact information is posted on the encampment website as well.  The website for the most up to date news and photos is:  www.encampment.wiwgcap.org or clink on the link above that says "Encampment".

1t Lt Cindi Wachholz is our Assistant Public Affairs Officer this year and she will be playing a large part in taking pictures, writing articles, and everything else that the Public Affairs Officer does. She and her two sons, who are attending this year's Wisconsin Cadet Academy and the new Color Guard Academy, have come all the way from Iowa to help.

We truly hope you enjoy the newsletters and pictures this year. 1t Lt Wachholz and I hope that we can help you to better understand and "see" the many activities in the day and life of your cadet. 

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