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MS-096 Gets New Commander |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Saturday, 02 April 2011 |
 1st Lt Mark Jonson assumed command of the Civil Air Patrol's Olive Branch Composite Squadron during a change of command ceremony during the 2011 Mississipi Wing Annual Conference.
Lt Jonson began his Civil Air Patrol service as a cadet in Washington State where he rose to the grade of C/Major. He became re-involved in CAP as a senior member when his son expressed interest in participating as a cadet. Lt Jonson became a vital leader in the unit's cadet program and quickly rose to the position of Deputy Commander for Cadets.
Lt Jonson took over leadership of the squadron from Captain Paul Kloehn. Captain Kloehn will resigned the top postion to work at the Wing level as Deputy Director of Cadet Programs. He will remain a member of the Olive Branch Composite Squaron and serve as Lt Jonson's Professional Development Officer and the unit's IT Officer.
The Olive Branch Composite Squadron is the largest and most active unit in the state with 40 Cadets and 35 Senior Members. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 April 2011 )
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Monday, 04 April 2011 |
 The Alabama and Mississippi Wings are pleased to announce that final details for the 2011 AL/MS Joint Encampment have been finalized and applications are now being accepted for all cadet staff. The 2011 AL/MS Encampent will be held on 24 June - 2 July at Fort McClellan, AL (near Anniston). Cadet staff will report Friday, 24 June with Cadet Basics reporting Saturday, 25 June. A Letter of Instruction with application forms for senior member and cadet staff is now available for download. Due to the delays in securing Ft McClellan which delayed the staff application process, potential Senior and Cadet staff members must submit thier application packets by 15 Apr 2011. The encampment Operations Order along with the Basic Cadet application will be released soon. |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Friday, 19 March 2010 |
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Col. Tim Carroll cordially invites all members of the Mississippi Wing to attend the 2010 Annual Conference. This is always an exciting time for our members as we come together to further prepare ourselves for the three primary missions of CAP and recognize the dedication and accomplishments of our members.
The line-up for this year's event includes the General Assembly, seminars covering nearly all of the specialty tracks, an FAA Wings Safety Seminar and various training opportunities. In addition, a special retirement ceremony will be held for Lt. Col Dave "Scoop" Willingham who has served the MSWG as a USAF LO.
Conference Highlights
General Assembly and Awards Presentations
Attended by Brig Gen. Chitwood, NHQ/CV
Retirement Ceremony of Lt Col. David “Scoop” Willingham, USAF
·Banquet Key Note Speaker: Lt Governor Phil Bryant
Honored Guest: Mr. Mike Womack, MEMA Director
The event will be held 19-21 March 2010. Deadline for registration is 01 March 2010. Contact personnel for the event are Mrs. Cindy Sayre and Maj. Mal Woodcock.
Lodging Details:
Cabot Lodge Jackson Millsaps
(601) 948-8650 www.cabotlodgemillsaps.com
*Room Rate: $89
[*Ask for Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol]
Conference Rates:
Conference/Seminars & Dining Out Awards Banquet: $75
Banquet Only: $25
Friday Night Social - Free!
The event promises to be both fun and educational! We hope to see everyone there!
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MSWG Short Field Landing Policy |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Friday, 19 March 2010 |
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The MSWG Command Staff has issued the following policy in response to instances of possible excessiveimproper braking whilst demonstrating a short field landing during a Form 5 flight. On both occasions the tire(s) received damage to the extent that they had to be replaced. In order to mitigate this potentially hazardous situation all pilots and especially check pilots shall adhere to the following guidelines during this maneuver:
- Pilots will ensure they are not accidentally “riding high” on the rudder pedals which may be inadvertently applying the brakes
- Upon touchdown maximum braking action will be simulated only – by saying “brake, brake, brake”
- Check Pilots will ensure that the procedures stated above are briefed in advance of a Form 5 flight during the preflight briefing
Any pilot who uses excessive/improper braking action which damages the tires [e.g. produces a “flat spot” or causes a tire(s) to fail] will be required to submit an online Form 78 Mishap Report.
If the investigation concludes that pilot error caused the tire damage, that pilot can expect to be assessed for the replacement tire(s).
The attached memo detailing the policy is available for download below. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 19 March 2010 )
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
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Over a dozen members of the Olive Branch Composite Squadron dedicated their Saturday morning to serving their local community. The mix of Senior Members and Cadets reported for duty to clean up a 2 mile stretch of Goodman Rd (Hwy 302) between Hacks Cross Rd and Germantown Rd.
 Volunteer service is a core value of the Civil Air Patrol and participating in the Adopt-A-Highway Program is another example of how the members of the Squadron can be a part of the community we serve.
The Adopt-A-Highway program is an innovative solution to Mississippi's highway litter problem that has been implemented across the country. It provides private and civic organizations such as the Olive Branch Composite Squadron with the opportunity to become involved in the preservation of our state’s natural beauty. Through the unit's participation, we gain the satisfaction of contributing to our community and state, and generating positive recognition for the group’s service activities.
The Squadron has committed to performing the clean-up at least four times a year. For information on the Adopt-A-Highway Program in Mississippi visit the Mississippi Dept. of Transportation. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 January 2009 )
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