Monroe Squadron - Jan 2011

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Our squadron continued to honor Monroesmilitary heroes by hosting Monroes fourthWreaths Across America Ceremony. Eachof the nine war memorials in Monroe wereadorned with a large Christmas Wreath.

This years event took on a special meaningwhen the parents of recently deceased ArmyRanger PFC Eric Hario attended the ceremony.PFC Hario was killed in Afghanistan last year.In the Monroe Evening News interview Mrs.

Hario said, It has been a tough week. It was Erics birthday Thursday. Hewould have been 21.

Our Ceremonial Flight once again did a fantastic job after many chillingpractice sessions. This years CF was a combination of senior and cadetmembers. Each memorial has a unique walkway that requires intricate and

different movements. This year the Willow Run Squadron joined in as theirCadet Color Guard posted the colors to start the ceremony.

As recognition for the ceremony grows in the community we are also get-ting similar support from local commerce and charitableorganizations. Julie Rhinehardt from the American RedCross spent hours getting food and drink donations andprinting up advertisement brochures. The Red Crossagain supplied their emergency response staff to servethe donated snacks. The Monroe Transit bus companyprovided their historically painted bus to transport us tothe remote sights included in our ceremony.

The ceremonial portion of the day started at approxi-mately 10:00hrs as our squadron boarded the bus to visitthe remote memorial sites across Monroe. Wreaths wereplaced honoring war deceased at Monroes NationalPark, the sight of the of the Massacre at the River Raisinduring the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish

American War. At 11:00 hours our Squadron joinedmembers of Monroes Vietnam Vets Post and their ColorGuard at the Heck Park Memorial for a formal wreathplacement.

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Pg1) Wreath Ceremony

Pg2) Matt Urban Service

Pg3) Squadron ServiceAwards

Pg 4) SSA Cont.

Pg 5) From the CommandPg 6) Cadet Page

Pg 7) Cadet Page

Pg 8) Operation Good Ch

Pg 9) GT Training Starts

Pg 10& 11 Mi-063 NewMembers

Pg 12) Picture Page

In This Issu

Squadron Articles

In MI-063 Colors


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All members then reassembled at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:30am to participate in the largestceremony of the day.

At exactly 12:00 noon Commander Jay Jondro opened up our ceremony with At this precise mo-ment in every national cemetery in our homeland we join many in honoring those who gave theirlives for our freedom. Chaplain Crabtree then lead all in an opening prayer for our fallen heroes andtheir families. Monroe Mayor Robert Clark then stepped to the podium and thanked all of Monroesveterans for their service to our country. Following a command our Cadet Honor Guard then placedwreaths at the Korean War, WWI, WWII, Desert Storm, and the ongoing War on Terror Monuments.Following the cadets perfectly preformed ceremony, Deputy Commander Lane presented the cere-

monies key address. In it he honored Monroes deceased war heroes of each conflict, starting fromthe War of 1812 up to those who just returned home in the past 364 days since our last ceremony.With his command the VFW Ceremonial Guard of Monroe Post 1138 saluted our heroes with a 21gun salute followed by taps.

The local news papers continued their fantastic coverage with a preview, Saturday morning frontpage reminder in Todays Events, and front page coverage with a picture of the event.

Monroe Assist Am Vets

At Matt Urban Memorial

It seems like ever since members of our squadron and the American Legion Post #40 got togetherto plan the dedication ceremony of the Matt Urban Memorial, our squadron and their Post havebeen intertwined. Our cadets served as the Color Guard for the dedication ceremony. In the pastyear we have received request from the American Legion Post asking for help to police the grounds

around the memorial. Veterans Park has many trees and therealways seems to be limbs, stick, leaves, and some human rub-bish collecting and dishonoring the monument.

Considering our efforts in the past year it was no surprisewhen MI-063 was called on again to serve as Color Guard atthe memorials first year anniversary. The ceremony was notattended by many people which made it feel more heartfelt.There was a rededication speech, a prayer, and we replacedthe main flag. The Monroe Evening News did run the adjacent1/4 page picture with a news brief.

The work is an honor when you consider that Matt Urban is aCongressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was woundedseven different times.Picture Courtesy of the Monroe Evening


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Four Join Members ReceiveFour Join Members ReceiveFour Join Members ReceiveFour Join Members Receive

Squadron Service AwardSquadron Service AwardSquadron Service AwardSquadron Service Award

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The results of the squadron's election of fellow members to the Squadron Service Awardwas anounced at the annual Christmas party. All members of this group must be voted a SSA by their peeThis honor is for their service to the squadron and CAP in general. This is the third group of to be hoored in this way. They receive a distinctive squadron shirt, a certificate, and most important receivtheir designated Call Sign. Military tradition dictates that calls signs are awarded to an individuusually by the Commanding Officer and are normally used for communications purposes.

SSA members CommanderSnapshot Jondroand Captain Rocketman Walters made this yeapresentations. Commander Jondro revealed the unusual circumstances of this years election. Fithere was a four way tie in the election after all squadron members were polled. Then the members the SSA voted to break the tie, but the results ended again in deadlock. Commander Jondro made thfinal decision that all four members had certainly gone above and beyond and all would be honore

with admission to the Squadron Service Award. Those Honored Were:

Captain Greg Lane: Capt Lanes list of services to CAP seem to grow eayear. He has been our Safety Officer for years and never fails to make entertaing and challenging safety presentations. He is a member of MI-063 ExercisPlanners that has received Region recognition. He is a Mission Pilot, and hbecome very active in Counter Narcotics. This year he accepted the positions Squadron Deputy Commander and our Operations Officer. It is obvious he isvery devoted CAP member! His call sign was selected for his keen eye for dtails and his tireless drive for perfection. Captain Lane will now answer to t

call sign Perfecto.

Captain Nathan Harmon: Capt Harmon is in his second term as the SquadroDeputy Commander of Cadets and is the Cadet Development Officer. His coputers skills are recognized Wing wide and his services are sought out on all m

jor missions. He is our squadron Web Master and our Management InformatiOfficer. He is a member of MI-063 Exercise Planners that has received Regiorecognition. He is a Ground Team Leader and one of our Search and RescOfficers. He has served Wing in Mission Base positions. He is also our FinanOfficer. His call sign was selected for his tireless work habits and his computcore. Capt Harmon will now answer to the call sign Hard Drive.

Major Brian Malley: Major Malley brought 20 years of experience with the Ntional Guard with him when he joined the squadron. His pilot credentials includeCommercial Pilot, Multiengine Pilot, Instrument Rating, and he is a CertifieFlight Instructor. He immediately has made his presence know by initiating ainstructing Mission Pilot training classes. This would prove to be a normal for M

jor Malley. He is now our ES Training Officer, and the squadrons ProfessionDevelopment Officer. His greatest asset to the squadron is his persistence motivating members to train and advance. His call sign was selected for his sucess in raising the CAPabilities of all members in our squadron. Major Mallwill now answer to the call sign Energizer.

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Lieutenant Doug Thoma: Lt Thomas history in CAP started in the 1950s

when he served as a cadet. He left MI-063 to serve our country in the USAF.He returned to CAP when his son joined our squadron. He recently rejoinedbringing with him his considerable knowledge base and a love of aviation. Heis more than willing to share this info with our cadets. It is no wonder heserves as our History Officer. Lt Thomas service to our squadron has in-cluded countless hours utilizing his artistic skills. He painted our search andrescue float. He has painted many signs inside and outside of our squadronheadquarters. He has even labeled and painted areas for our safety sake. Hiscall sign was selected for his artistic efforts that has raised public awarenessof CAP and our mission in America. Lieutenant Thoma will now answer to

the call sign Handy.

Of course, as in the past by accepting their Squadron Service Awards they have accepted posi-tions on the committee that select any new members. They will join the existing members of theSSA as they set up any by laws of this select group. Congratulations to Perfecto, Hard Drive, En-ergizer, and Handy. Thank you for all the hard work you put into making the Monroe CompositeSquadron a success!

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Chairman organizers from the Monroe VFW Post con-tacted Commander Jondro requesting that our squadronassist in a new Memorial Day Service. The candle lightservice included all military organizations of the area. The

American Legion, Am Vets, Vietnam Vets, and VFW wereall present at the Veterans Park ceremony. It was an honorto be asked to join them in this service. The ceremony re-ceived advance advertisement in our paper with our

squadron receiving recognition for assisting in the upcom-ing ceremony.

The evening ceremony started with a prayer from theVFW Chaplain and featured a key note address from a Na-tional VFW officer. All that attended were touched by the

ceremony. News reports in the following days news paper again recognized CAP and all otherorganizations for their participation in the event.


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Unfortunately, I must start the new year off with a sad story. Everyone for miles around is well

aware of the missing brothers from the Morenci area. You might not be aware that our squadronwas sought out to assist in the initial search for these young boys. Lt Lows son is a member of theMorenci Police Department and talked to him about utilizing our capabilities to assist in the search.When Lt Low called me I immediately called Wing Commander Leo Burke for advice and his permis-sion to activate. Wisely he asked for a call from the Morenci authorities before activating our squad-ron and offering Wing assistance. It turned out that the area response was so great that they did notneed additional ground team manpower.

That whole day I could not shake the returning memories of our search for Nevaeh Bucanan. Oursquadron did respond to that 02:00 call from the Monroe County Sheriffs Department. MI-063 mem-bers searched area apartment complexs, school yards, storm drainage lines, and dumpsters. Thesearch did not end until weeks later when her body was found in a shallow grave. The memory ofthe entire search is sad but the thought that kept returning to me was how unprepared I was for thistype of mission. I have the lowest GTM ranking but like most of us I have spent the majority of mytraining time learning air ops. Getting sign offs is one things but practical experience is another. Onthis search Cadet Stevenson help me with essential tips as to what I should be looking for. The nextmorning I kept thinking what if I had missed something or messed up some evidence.

At our squadron meeting that week I talked to those in attendance about the call from Morenci. Iasked the squadron to get a sign up list of those interested in assisting if this situation came aroundagain. I also asked for a Ground Team training schedule for those interested so that MI-063 wouldbe properly prepared in the future. I was tickled to see all present committed to train. Who as a par-ent would refuse assisting in this type of mission?

Major Energizer Malley as always kicked into high gear, created and implemented a GT trainingschedule that has us working hard each meeting. I would ask those of MI-063 that have missedmeeting (s) because of the holidays to please join us ASAP. We will make sure whatever trainingyou have missed will be offered and made available to you. Lets get signed off together. Lets makesure we all are 100% willing and able to aid if the need arises!

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Annual Christmas PartyAnnual Christmas PartyAnnual Christmas Party

This years squadron Christmas party for seniors returned to McGeadys Pub in downtownMonroe. We had the entire second level to ourselves which allowed everyone to walk around,and socialize with our squadron mates and their significant others. This made for a special eve-ning. Considering how much time we spend together very few of us are aware of our membershome life. At one time we talked about having three social nights a year, one prior to the missiontraining season, one after the mission season and CN is done, and finally the Christmas Party.Hopefully in the future we can really have more of these types of evenings.

A big Huh Rah to SM Lucy Cosgrove who did a great job making all the arrangements. It wasa great time for all who attended.


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Front & Center for your promotion :Adam Audet to Cadet Senior Airman(C/SrA)

Travis VanDeCasteele to Cadet SeniorAirman (C/SrA)John Parker to Cadet Technical Sergeant(C/TSgt)Jessica DeAngelo to Cadet Senior MasterSergeant (C/SMSgt)Brit Nicholson to Cadet Chief Master Ser-geant (C/CMSgt)Jason Gulley to Cadet Chief Master Ser-

geant (C/CMSgt)

The Cadets PageThe Cadets Page

From the Cadet Commander:

Hello Readers,Second Lieutenant Chavis here, reporting about the end of 2010.

First I'd like to acknowledge all of the promotions we've had at the end of the year.Adam Audet toCadet Senior Airman, Travis VanDeCasteele to Cadet Senior Airman, John Parkerto Cadet Techni-cal Sergeant, Jessica DeAngelo to Cadet Senior Master Sergeant, Brit Nicholson to Cadet ChiefMaster Sergeant, and Jason Gulley to Chief Master Sergeant as well.Now one thing that we have participated in December was the Wreaths around America. The MonroeComposite Squadron Cadets laid wreaths around Monroe at all the War Memorials.Also, working

with the local VFW, participated in their ceremony at Heck Parks Vietnam Memorial. It was a wonder-ful feeling of importance with all of the veterans who served our great nation watching the future sol-diers present a wreath of remembrance. What a prideful day for our cadets.

Also around the first Sunday of December, Civil Air Patrol has a day known as Civil Air Patrol Sab-bath. A day to share with your local parish your service to America. One of our cadets (JessicaDeAngelo) participated, with our own Chaplin and Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor Crab-tree, whom also wore his Civil Air Patrol Uniform. During his church service he explained his job atthe Monroe Composite Squadron, being our Character Development/Moral Leadership Officer.One thing the Squadron can look forward to is the cadets new look on physical fitness, led by mydeputy commanderC/TSgt John Parker. The whole month of January, we are promoting the NewYears Resolution of getting fit and creating good exercise habits to take with them throughout life.

Each meeting the cadets start by warming up, stretching, and we go on a squadron mile run. Afterthat, each week we focus on a different part of the body. First with the upper body, lower body, core,and stamina. Each week going back to our last goals looking for improvement and giving tips on howto get better. By setting new goals each week, we are trying to improve the cadets strength levelsand promote teamwork with the squadron, we're looking forward to the results that will come from allthis hard work.

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Two squadrons that pridethemselves in setting the pacefor Michigan Wings air crewsteamed up to prepare a possiblewing standard Aerial Photogra-phy class. They met at the Bat-tle Creek Airport 21 Nov. toshare their aerial photographicstrategies and skills.

The Monroe Squadron aircrewof pilots, Capt Carl Sweeney,Capt Greg Lane and photogra-pher 2Lt Ryan Graczyk took in-bound aerial shots of targets tobe used for the exercise. This

crew was joined by Capt NathanHarmon and members of theBattle Creek squadron to workIT. The group then comparedeach others process used to tagand log pictures. After hours ofstep by step format sharing thecomposite group had a unitedprocess to present to Wing. Atthe end of the day there was stillsome loose ends. They would

be solved by duty assignmentsshared and accepted by all pre-sent.

As this meeting was taking

place Capt Jay Jondrshared his Aerial Photographic Class with Battlreeks Captains Rick Crepand Mike Sandstrom. Thgroup meticulously reviewethe slide presentation making sure it met USAF anCAP standards. All changewere logged with the slideto be corrected at a late

date.The day was exhaustin

but all left feeling that thetruly made MWG better.

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Monroe & Battle CreekMonroe & Battle CreekMonroe & Battle CreekMonroe & Battle Creek

Photographic Training UpdatePhotographic Training UpdatePhotographic Training UpdatePhotographic Training Update

CAP units must be able to respond to any SAR mission that is assigned. Inorder to complete these mission tasks, Squadron members musthave necessary Mission skill qualifications. As a part of the annual Capability

Analysis, the Squadron staff identified that the unit has a need to expand ourGround Team capability by qualifying more members as Ground Team mem-bers. Along with this, those members that are already qualified are in need of

refresher training. With this in mind, Major Brian Malley (ES training Officer), working with theCommand Staff, created a Squadron Ground Team Training Academy. A curriculum was identi-fied, a training schedule was created and instructors were assigned. The Academy kicked off onDec 23, 2010 and will continue through early Spring ending with participation in training exercises.

Squadron Commander Jay Jordro says: "This is an ambitious effort that will enhance the Squad-ron's ability to react to CAP mission needs." The Academy meets every Thursday at 1800 at theSquadron Headquarters with Ground Team 3. Training is presented by Squadron Senior mem-bers that already hold Ground Team qualifications. Deputy Commander Greg Lane mentioned:"The training offers some of the best classes I've attended in my Squadron experience. With 33classes in the curriculum, we've got a lot to accomplish." The training covers necessary skillsneeded to participate as a search team member to include First Aid, how to identify a distress bea-con and search clues along with many other important training classes. Major Malley states: "Oncewe complete Ground Team 3, we can move onto Ground team 2 training." The last phase of the

Academy will be individual one-on-one sessions covering classes that members were unable toattend.

Ground Team Academy StartsBy Major Brian Malley


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Operation Good Cheer is operated by Child and Family Ser-vices of Michigan. On Dec. 4, 2010 over 100 aircraft gathered atPontiac International Airport to distribute gifts around the statefor children that are displaced from their parents. Mark Hass and

I took the Gippsland N470CP at ARB with the seats removedfor extra room. Because of the large amount of air traffic, the air-craft are assigned arrival time slots, ours was 07:48. We en-tered the PTK airspace within 15 seconds of our arrival slot time.

Af ter report ing in at Pentastar hangar, wepicked a destination on the criteria that we had a lot of cargospace, so we picked Saginaw because there was a lot of pre-sents going there and a lot of bulky items that won't fit in a nor-mal aircraft , including 7 bicycles! We then

filed our departure clearance with FAA which was located right in the hangar.After loading , we got in line to taxi for take off With a dozen plus aircraft

in line to take off, once you check in with clearance delivery, allcommunications are one way from the controlling agency and you just monitor andfollow directions. Upon arrival we were met by crews of 10-15 people to helpunload. Then it was return to PTK for a second load (Flint for us).

Mark Hass and I had a great time and a great sense of the giving of theChristmas spirit! Mark and I shared expenses as it was not a funded mission. I'msure a lot of children had a lot better Christmas than they would have with outthe dedicated volunteers from Child and Family Services, and all of the peoplewho gave a lot quality gifts!

Operation Good CheerOperation Good CheerOperation Good CheerOperation Good Cheer

by Capt Carl Sweeneyby Capt Carl Sweeneyby Capt Carl Sweeneyby Capt Carl Sweeney

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How do you figure weight & bal-ance on this payload, using theSanta Scale

Monroe Squadron at GTE

The Great Lakes Region in cooperation with the USAF Conducted a Multi-Wing GTE exer-cise. Three Wings including Michigan, Kentucky, and Wisconsin participated in the exer-

cise. The Guided Training Exercise covered the weekend of 4-6 this past November. AMonroe air crew of Pilot Capt Carl Sweeney, Observer 2Lt Ryan Graczyk, and Aerial Photog-rapher Capt Jay Jondro committed to serve at the mission. They reported to the MichiganMission Base that was set up in the Southwest Regional Airport in Benton Harbor. Theaerial missions tasked to the Michigan Wing included ELT searches and photo runs. Mon-roe participated in both. Monroe did get regional attention as the first and only crew to getphotos tagged and uploaded correctly into WIMRS. Capt Nathan Harmon and 2Lt Graczykwere drawing the attention of other air crews that were desperately trying to unload theirphotos. Capt Harmon spent the entire 3 days at Benton Harbor working Ground Team Op-

erations with the Mission Base Staff.


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MI-063 Duty Roster 2010

Command

Commander CC Capt Jay Jondro

Advisor to Commander Major James Feil

Deputy Com. Seniors CDS Capt Greg LaneDeputy Com. Cadets CDC Capt Nathan Harmon

Administration Major Dave Staffeld

Aerospace Education ET Capt Jeff Wlaters

Cadet Programs

Cadet Development CPP Capt Nathan Harmon

Cadet Leadership CPL Capt Jeff Walters

Cadet Activities CPS C/TSgt Dave Lawrence

Cadet Commander C/2Lt Alexandria Chavis

Cadet Deputy Comm.

CAC Representative C/2Lt Alexandria Chavis

Chaplain Capt Bruce Crabtree

CommunicationsComm. Officer DOK 1Lt George Low

Assist. Communications C/TSgt Dave Lawrence

Finance FM Capt Nathan Harmon

Historian 1Lt Doug Thoma

Logistics

Logistics LG 1 Lt Philip Howard

Supply C/2Lt Ryan Graczyk

Transportation SM Keith Masserant

Vehicle Maintenance SM Keith Masserant

Aircraft Maintenance 1Lt Carl Sweeney

Management Information

Management Information MIS Capt Nathan HarmonWeb Master WMM Capt Nathan Harmon

WMU Coordinator WMUC Lt Col Mark Woodruff

Public Affairs PA Capt Jay Jondro

Operations

Operations DO Capt Greg Lane

Standardization/Evaluation SM Mark Haas

Flight Release Off DOOR Lt Col Mark Woodruff

Emergency Services DOS Major Jim Feil GT

Emergency Services DOS Capt John Dauer Air

Emergency Services Training Major Charles Malley

Search and Rescue DOSS Capt Nathan Harmon GT

Search and Rescue 1Lt Carl Sweeney AirAlerting DOSA Major Jim Feil GT

Alerting 1Lt Carl Sweeney Air

Flight Release Off DOOR Lt Col Mark Woodruff

Aircraft Maintenance LGMA 1Lt Carl Sweeney

SAR/DR Mission Pilot DOVS 1Lt Carl Sweeney

Personnel ETS Major Dave Staffeld

Professional Development

Professional Development Major Charles Malley

Test Control ETST 1Lt Nick Roberty

Safety SE Capt Greg Lane

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I sure am planning on

attending all the GT train-

ing. How About You?

I dont want Major Malleyafter me. No Way,

No How . SIR!

ir, Could you please

nnounce these members

dvancements .

romotions :

eith Masserant 2Lt

yan Graczyk 2Lt

pecialty Track Promo-

ons :

aptain Jondro Masters PAO

mergency Services :

Capt John Dauer qualified

ission Pilot & Re-qualified asCAP VFR and Cadet Orienta-

on Pilot

ajor Jim Feil and Capt Nathanarmon Qualify as UAO

apt Phil Howard Initial Qualifi-ation CAP VFR and Cadet Ori-ntation Pilot

apt Greg Lane Re-qualified asAP VFR and Cadet Orientationilot

Pray for ourtroops


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What Do You know

About Our New Members ?

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Dave Staffeld

Why did you join the CAP: I was 13; the CAP re-cruiting pamphlet had photos of aviation activitiesand Air Force uniforms.Who was instrumental in telling you about theCAP:A Navy veteran at my church.

What are your interests as a CAP member, andhow you can contribute to the squadron: Be amentor for cadets and use my photograph knowl-edge to help air ops.What is your regular job, with what companyand brief description of your duties: Securityofficer at ACH Milan plant.Family info: Melinda Monroe Wal-Mart Dept.managerName and age of children: Melanie age14, Alexage10

City/Township where you live: FrenchtownTownshipEducation: Huron New BostonMilitary Background:Training Air Force Still Photographic SchoolHighest rank: Master Sergeant / E-7Duty stations/assignments: Elmendorf AFB,

Alaska; Lowry AFB, Colorado; White House, DC;Andersen AFB, Guam; Beale AFB, California; FortMeade, Maryland. Two deployments to Southwest

Asia

2Lt Keith Masserant

Why did you join the CAP: To be part of an eliteorganization, to support our community, and Ilove to fly.Who was instrumental in telling you about theCAP: Capt. Greg lane

What are your interests as a CAP member,and how you can contribute to the squadron:Since I joined this year, my goal is to become apilot, contributing to the community.What is your regular job, with what companyand brief description of your duties : VicePresident of Mid American Group, MAG is a fullservice contracting company for the power, steel,and chemical companies. I work on new develop-ments, oversee contracts, and engineering.Hobbies: I enjoy boating during the summer

months with my two sons, hunting, and fishing.Name and age of Children: Dylan age 10, Colinage 6City/Township where you live: Newport, MIEducation: Monroe Catholic Central - 1988Where did you go to college/university anddegree/study area Architecture and Engineer-ing/studyMonroe County Community CollageWayne State

1 Lt Doug Handy Thoma recently completed the signto the front of the squadron headquarters. He addedour squadron logo in the Civil Air Patrol sign. Thankyou for the work Lt Thoma. No one should have a prob-

lem finding us now !


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New Members To Our Squadron

Mark Haas

Why did you join the CAP: I have a passion forflying.

Who was instrumental in telling you about theCAP: Brian Malley inspired me to become a CAPmember. I recently was flying out of the Monroeairport and saw Brian working with two otherCAP members. We discussed all the benefits onbecoming a CAP member. Within 30 days I be-came a member.What are your interests as a CAP member

how you can contribute to the squadron: Mygoal as a CAP member is to become a missionpilot. With my certificates I hold as a pilot I amable to mentor new and up coming cadets thatare interested in the world of aviation.What is your regular job: I work at Lowes. Ima department manager overseeing appliancesand cabinets.Family info: I have been married for 14yrs tomy wife, Amy. We have a daughter, Lauren age18. Amy is a hair stylist and my daughter is a

freshman in college at BGSU. We live in Toledo,Ohio.Education: I graduated in 1991 from RogersHigh School

Pilot experience: I hold a Commercial Single,Multiengine, Instrument, and Flight Instructor sin-gle, multiengine, and instrument.

Flying has been a part of my family for three gen-erations. My grandfather flew as a private pilot.

My father flew for a corporation. My goal in theaviation world is to fly for a corporation.

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Lucy Jane (Scarborough) Cosgrove

Born in Tecumseh, MI August 12, 1962Moved to Toledo at the age of 5 and graduatedfrom Devilbiss high school in '81. I worked for ayear and then went into the army. I trained at FtDic. NJ stationed in Frankfurt Germany in the 3rdarmor div. (spearhead) was on the NBC team(nuclear, biological and chemical) oh and was a 64c h a r l e y ( t r u c k d r i v e r )I got Married in '86 and had a daughter in '89things did not work out and we divorced in 91I met my husband Mike AKA Doug in '92 through a

mutual friend we married 2 years later.Our daughter Erin was born 2 months premature in'97. My husband and I were members of the SCA (soc ie ty o f c reat ive anachron ism )a world wide mid- evil re-creationist group, provid-ing a living demonstration of life in the times be-tween 600-1500 both us were qualified heavyw e a p o n s ( s w o r d a n d s h i e l d )from '85-'98 I worked at a factory in PerrysburgI got myself qualified to run nearly every machinethat they had. From 98-present I worked at theM o n r o e M u l t i - s p o r t s c o m p l e x .I was laid off at the end of June, then called back topart-time in Oct. I am presently waiting to find out ifI will have a job starting in Jan, when the new man-agement co. takes over. My daughter Erin joinedCAP last year, and it is because of her that I de-cided to join, a mother daughter thing.Erin is an honor student, I want her to see and ex-perience things other than the general shallowteenage interests out there and hopefully will seethat there is opportunity in the military.as far as my interests in CAP, I am a new here and

just learning about what I can do.

Region 705 News

Livonia Thunderbolt Squadron is now a Composite Squadron

Check youre-mails and at squadron meetings for Group ES training sessions!

Cadet Drill Clinic 15-22cnd Jackson ArmorySpecial Activity Screening to be done there !


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Picture Page

Operation GoodCheer

Matt Urban

Memorial

Wreaths at Local MemorialsWreaths at Local MemorialsWreaths at Local Memorials

VietnamVietnamVietnam --- Heck ParkHeck ParkHeck Park

National ParkNational ParkNational Park --- Battle 1812Battle 1812Battle 1812

Spanish American WarSpanish American WarSpanish American War

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