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| A Civil Air Patrol cadet placing flags at the West TN Veterans Cemetery finds the grave of one of his family members. |
Millington Composite Squadron - Millington, Tennessee
27 May, 2014
MCS Honors Veterans
This Memorial Day weekend members of Millington Civil Air Patrol participated in activities at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. The squadron's Color Guard provided their support to the opening ceremony and MCS cadets and senior members assisted with the placement of US flags at each veteran's tombstone.
18 March, 2014
Millington Squadron Celebrates With Annual Dining Out
Members and families from Millington Composite Squadron gathered together on Saturday, March 1st to celebrate another year of Civil Air Patrol activities and accomplishments. The annual Dining Out ceremony was held at Whitten Memorial Baptist Church in Memphis and included several promotions and award presentations, a wonderful meal, and special guest speaker retired Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Mack of the United States Navy.
23 January, 2014
MCS Participates in Training Exercise
Members of the Millington Composite Squadron participated in a SAREX (Search And Rescue EXercise) this past weekend in the vicinity of Savannah-Hardin County Airport. MCS provided mission staff, aircrew and ground team participants at the event, which was organized and hosted by Group IV (West TN) of the Tennessee Wing.
Members trained in Urban Direction Finding as well as rural Ground Team and aircrew roles. MCS cadets and senior members were joined by Civil Air Patrol personnel from across the state as well.
Members trained in Urban Direction Finding as well as rural Ground Team and aircrew roles. MCS cadets and senior members were joined by Civil Air Patrol personnel from across the state as well.
12 October, 2013
Volunteer Magazine Online (Oct - Dec 2013)
The newest edition of Volunteer Magazine has been released. It can be viewed online at http://cap.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vcap13/i4/p1
23 September, 2013
Memphis Airshow This Weekend!
The Memphis Airshow is back this year with an impressive lineup of performers from across the country. Featuring the Canadian Snowbirds and a host of others, the event will be taking place at the Millington Regional Jetport on September 27-29. A new feature of this year's show is a Friday night performance. The Civil Air Patrol will be one of many participants featuring static displays and a recruiting booth. Some of our members will be volunteering to help the event staff as well.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the airshow website at www.MemphisAirshow.org.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the airshow website at www.MemphisAirshow.org.
18 September, 2013
The Millington Composite Squadron salutes the United States Air Force for the celebration of its 66th Anniversary on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
The Air Force was officially recognized as a separate military service branch through the National Security Act signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 18, 1947.
Happy 66th Anniversary!
As a part of the Air Force family, we are proud of our parent organization and salute them on this important occasion. Aim High! Fly-Fight-Win!
06 February, 2013
Winter Training & Fun
Three members of the Civil Air Patrol's Millington Composite Squadron recently participated in the Florida
Wing Winter Encampment held at Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City Florida. One distinction of this encampment is that these cadets and seniors were able to participate in the testing of the new encampment curriculum created by National Headquarters. You can learn more about this week-long event at their website.
Nine members of MCS recently participated in a weekend Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) that was held in Union City, Tennessee. SAR exercises are a critical part of the CAP training program. They afford members the opportunity to practice radio communications and coordination between ground teams and air crews. These training events help members to hone their skills, and for new members they give valuable experience. Typically what happens is a plane crash is simulated by placing an emergency beacon somewhere (possibly deep in the woods or near an airport). Using special equipment, ground team members trace the radio signal to its location while air crews fly overhead doing an aerial visual search. Mission Base coordinates the two teams by radio, giving and receiving updates throughout the event.
In December alone there were three live missions state-wide, one of which included a fatal plane crash. Being prepared for these missions is critical, thus making the training exercises very important. A Field Training Exercise and another SAREX are currently being planned for early March and in April.
Nine members of MCS recently participated in a weekend Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) that was held in Union City, Tennessee. SAR exercises are a critical part of the CAP training program. They afford members the opportunity to practice radio communications and coordination between ground teams and air crews. These training events help members to hone their skills, and for new members they give valuable experience. Typically what happens is a plane crash is simulated by placing an emergency beacon somewhere (possibly deep in the woods or near an airport). Using special equipment, ground team members trace the radio signal to its location while air crews fly overhead doing an aerial visual search. Mission Base coordinates the two teams by radio, giving and receiving updates throughout the event.
In December alone there were three live missions state-wide, one of which included a fatal plane crash. Being prepared for these missions is critical, thus making the training exercises very important. A Field Training Exercise and another SAREX are currently being planned for early March and in April.
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