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Ocean City Air Show Supported by Wicomico Composite Squadron
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From
Thursday 11 Jun through Sunday, 14 Jun, seven officers and 13 cadets of the Wicomico Composite Squadron were "on site" 24
hours each day assisting with the air show at the Ocean City Municipal Airport.
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When not attending to their marshaling duties, the cadets
met the U.S. Army Golden Knights and got up close to their Twin Otter
255. They also had a chance to talk with "Captain Willie" and "Camera Charlie" of the WBOC-TV helicopter team, and to
experience a first hand view of the six GEICO Skytypers SNJ-2 aircraft, five of which were operational prior to Pear
Harbor.
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During
a dinner provided by the Maryland State Troopers Association, Maryland Delegate James N. Mathias, Jr. (Worcester and Wicomico
Counties) spoke to both the Wicomico Composite Squadron members and a representation from the Easton Composite Squadron.
Delegate Mathias lauded the Civil Air Patrol for their voluntary service to the community in general and those engaged in
aviation. He presented each member with a commemorative pin and a Maryland State Flag to Maj Kenneth Thom, Wicomico
Commander.
Wicomico Members participating were Cadets Cody Adams, Katy Bryant, Brandon Calhoun, Kevin Gravenor, Brent
Horner, Zach Jones, Zach Mitchell, Cody Meadows, Nick Moore, Jessica More, Ryan Murray, Kurt Webster, Luke Whittington, and
Officers Maj Al Bidwick, SM Judi Bidwick, 2nd Lt Debbie Kelley, 1st Lt Mollie Harrison, Maj George Murray, Maj Stuart Scott,
and Maj Ken Thom. Special recognition is given to 2nd Lt Kelley who remained with the cadets during the entire activity.
The below slide show catches highlights of the cadets executing their duties and random pictures of the
air show.
Wicomico Cadets Pull "Hat
Trick" at National Competition
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For
the third consecutive year the Civil Air Patrol’s Wicomico Composite Squadron Cadet Rocketry Team was the only CAP finalist
among the 100 teams to qualify for the Team America Rocketry Challenge competition held May 16 in The Plains, VA.
The
Wicomico CAP Team included Cadets Brent Horner, Zachary Jones, Cody Meadows, Jessica Moore, Ryan Murray, Kurt Webster, and
Luke Whittington lead by Senior Member 1st Lt Robert Bryant. During
the competition Lt Bryant was assisted by 1st Lt Mollie Harrison and 2nd Lt Debbie Kelley.
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here for more information and pictures.
Photo credit: FO Jackie Barton, Langley Squadron VA and Capt Christopher Colvin, Winchester
Squadron VA.
Easton Air Show Participation
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On 16 May 2009 the Wicomico Composite Squadron and the Easton Squadron
cadets joined forces to assist at the "Warriors & Wheels" Air and Car Show held at the Easton Airport (Newnam Field) in
Easton, MD. The cadets provided flight line marshaling, crowd and parking control for the display and flight of
22 "warbirds." Yaks, T-6's and T-28's demonstrated their capabilities including performing formation laps.
Wicomico Composite Squadron members that participated,
under the leadership of 1st Lt David Argentieri, included Cadets Cody Adams, Brandon Calhoun, Caitline Cecil, Kevin Gravenor,
Zachary Jones, Zachary Mitchell and Ryan Murray.
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Wal-Mart Grant Benefits Squadron Aerospace Program
Mr. David Young, Manager of the Fruitland Wal-Mart SuperCenter Store, presented a $1,000 Wal-Mart Foundation Grant
to the Civil Air Patrol’s Wicomico Composite Squadron for support of its cadet aerospace education program. Pictured with the $1,000 check for the squadron is 1st Lt Robert Bryant, Aerospace Education
Officer, Mr. Young, and Maj Kenneth Thom, Squadron Commander. Also 1st
Lt David Argentieri, Deputy Commander for Officers participated.
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Gravenor Assumes Cadet Command
and Awards Presented
On 07 May 2009 Cadet 2nd Lt Kevin Gravenor assumed command
of the Wicomico Composite Squadron's cadets from C/Capt Jake Terlizzi with Maj Kenneth Thom, Squadron Commander, participating.
C/Lt Gravenor, a long time CAP member and a graduate of Parkside High School, brings extensive experience and leadership
to the position. Squadron awards were subsequently presented with all members in formation.
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Red Ribbon Service Awards were presented to (left to right) Cadets
Zachary Jones, Kurt Webster, Cody Meadows, Jake Terlizzi, Ryan Murray, Kevin Gravenor (Clasp) and a Recruiter's Ribbon
given to Maj George Murray. Not pictured is Cadet Brandon Calhoun.
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Maryland Wing
Commander: Col Gerard W. Weiss, CAP
Group II
Commander: Maj William Parris, CAP
Wicomico Composite Squadron
Command Staff
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