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Squadron Receives Honors at Wing Conference |
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 |
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The Olive Branch Composite Squadron was named "Squadron of the Year" at the 2008 Mississippi Wing Conference. The honor was given in recognition of the Unit's continued growth in membership and the excellent work that has been done in fulfilling CAP's missions. The Squadron was also given a special Certificate of Appreciation by Wing Commander Tim Carol for all of the effort and hard work in support of the Wing.
Individual members of the Squadron were also recognized for their dedication and hard work. Maj. Carlton Sumner Jr. was awarded "Squadron Commander of the Year " and 2nd Lt. Paul Kloehn was awarded "Public Affairs Officer of the Year".
The entire Squadron is honored by the recognition bestowed upon it by the Wing and looks to continue its search for excellence in 2008 |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 March 2008 )
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Wednesday, 12 December 2007 |
 Happy Holidays to all!
The Olive Branch Composite Squadron will be celebrating the holiday season with a dinner at the new space.
What: Dinner - Honey -baked ham, Four bean salad, rolls, and beverge
When: Friday, December 14, 2007 at 1900 (7 pm)
Where: Squadron Headquarters - Hacks Cross and Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS
How Much: - $10 Adults, $5 Cadets, 12-Under Free
R.S.V.P. - Capt. Art Mancester |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 December 2007 )
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Members Mentioned in Volunteer |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Saturday, 20 October 2007 |
 Several members on the North Mississippi Composite Squadron were mentioned in a feature article published in the September/October issue of Volunteer Magazine. The article, written by Mississippi Wing PAO Lt. Phil Norris, detailed the successful search and rescue of a downed pilot and the roles members of the Squadron played in the successful find. Maj. Johnny Summers and Lt. Col. Bob Smalley are quoted several times in the story and praised for flying nine sorties in the effort to locate the lost plane. In the article, Lafayette County Sheriff Buddy East is quoted as saying that the efforts of our Squadron members saved the pilot's life. The article even mentions how Col. Smalley took the time to visit the pilot in the hospital and call him at his home in Oregan after his release. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 October 2007 )
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100th CAP Skylane Reporting for Duty |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Thursday, 11 October 2007 |
 On the National news front, Cessna announced Thursday at AOPA Expo 2007 the planemaker recently delivered the 100th C182 Skylane. The plane left the factory floor and was delivered to Wichita-based Yingling Aviation for modification for duty with the Civil Air Patrol.
Yingling will outfit the G1000-equipped Skylane with special avionics equipment necessary for its CAP mission. The independent Cessna authorized service station holds the STC for CAP-specific mods.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 October 2007 )
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Squadron Members Graduate from SLS and CLC |
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Written by Paul Kloehn
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Tuesday, 02 October 2007 |
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Five Senior Members of the North Mississippi Composite Squadron traveled to Jackson, MS to attend this year's Squadron Leadership School and Corporate Learning Course. The training course was held at the Mississippi Wing Headquarters on Sept. 28-29, 2007. The five members joined 25 other CAP officers from around the Southeast Region for the joint Mississippi and Alabama Wing training activity. Members Paul Kloehn, Warren Travis, Ryan Travis, and Lt. Russell House graduated from SLS while Maj. Carlton Sumner presented and graduated from CSC.
Left - Paul Kloehn, Lt. Russell House, Maj. Carlton Sumner,
Warren Travis, Ryan Travis
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 October 2007 )
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