US Navy Personnel Inspire CAP Cadets

Several military personnel from the US Navy Reserves visited a recent Civil Air Patrol meeting, sharing their experiences and encouraging the cadets of Millington Composite Squadron. Representatives from the Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC-Memphis) were on hand to answer cadets' questions and challenge them to pursue the CAP core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence and respect.

MCS Visits FAA

MCS members got an opportunity to visit the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Route Traffic Control Center in Memphis recently.  Cadets and Senior Members received an educational session on how air traffic is managed, got to meet with managers and meteorologists, and were able to actually sit with controllers to monitor air traffic communications and speak with controllers.  The event was preceded by an aerospace education lesson at our headquarters and a trip to the Memphis Air port Tower in December.  Thank you to ZME ARTCC for opening your doors to our Civil Air Patrol members.

Awards, Appointments at Recent Open House

Numerous promotions, awards, appointments and recognitions were made at Millington Composite Squadron's most recent Open House and Awards Ceremony held this month.

There was a change of command ceremony for the Cadet Commander position, welcoming new C/CC 1st Lt Lucas Shelton, who will be the senior cadet leader of the MCS cadet corps.

Two of our senior members were presented the rank of Technical Flight Officer, one by appointment and another by promotion and were both recognized for 5 years of service to Civil Air Patrol.  Congratulations to TFO Stevens and TFO Burgess!

Another senior member was appointed as a Lt Col (CAP) due to his prior military service at the same grade (USMC Retired). Congratulations, Colonel Sander!

Several cadets received promotions within the cadet enlisted ranks as well as individual certificates marking first flights, Aerospace Education Excellence awards, and model rocketry participation. Outgoing C/CC 1st Lt Christian Littlejohn was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his service as Cadet Commander this past year.

The event featured a video presentation about Civil Air Patrol's 75th anniversary, a slideshow and a reception. This was the second time for the squadron to hold this event at the Baker Community Center in Millington.  Thank you to the City of Millington and Baker Community Center for allowing us the use of a great facility!

Awards Ceremony & Open House

MCS will be hosting our annual Awards Ceremony & Open House on January 9th, 7pm at the Baker Community Center.  If you are interested in possibly joining, please feel free to check us out. The event is free and open to the public.

December Schedule

There will be no regular Saturday meetings during the month of December, however the following events will be taking place:

• 3 Dec - SAREX in Humboldt, TN, Maj VonBuskirk will be OIC
  
• 6 Dec - Senior Member Meeting, 1830hrs
  
• 10 Dec - Cadet Staff Training & Planning Meeting, 0900hrs
  
• 19 Dec - Tour of the FAA Tower, 0900hrs, pre-registration required (deadline passed)
  
• 28-31 Dec - TNWG Color Guard Training Camp, Tullahoma, TN
  
• 28 Dec-3 Jan - FLWG Winter Encampment, Tyndall AFB, FL

Thanksgiving Break

Millington Composite Squadron will be taking an extended Thanksgiving break, so no meetings are scheduled for the last two weeks of November.

The next scheduled meeting will be December 10th. Watch for updates as the schedule may be adjusted next month as well.

MCS Honors Veterans

A dozen members from Millington Composite Squadron participated in the "flags-in" ceremony at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, placing US flags at hundreds of graves.  Over 21,000 veterans are buried at the cemetery and every one of them had a flag placed at their tombstone.