 This past weekend the Fox Cities Composite Squadron Color Guard was awarded first place in the Great Lakes Region Cadet Competition and will be advancing to the National Competition in June, one of just eight teams nationally! Add Comment CANCELLED MEETING: 19 April 2011 04/19/2011
After consulting with my staff it has been decided that the meeting for tonight, 19 April 2011, has been cancelled due to current and forcasted weather. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your dedication to our program, have a safe and productive evening. ROBERT P. KOEHLER, Major, CAP Commander Fox Cities Composite Squadron Due to the impending weather, we will be re-scheduling the O-Flight Rally to next Wednesday, 27 April. This means that you do not have to miss school this Wednesday, 20 April, but instead on 27 April. On 27 April, we will be meeting at the squadron at 0700 and cadets should be in BDUs and bring a lunch and CAPID. Sorry for any confusion, and if you have any questions, please feel free to email or call 1st Lt Bertram. NO MEETING TONIGHT DUE TO THE WEATHER 03/22/2011
There will be no meeting tonight due to the forecasted weather and road conditions.  1st Place winners - Fox Cities Composite Squadron Color Guard. L to R - C/SSgt Jacob Reuter, C/SSgt Michael Lang (color guard commander), C/MSgt David Ama, and C/TSgt Evan Thomsen. The annual Civil Air Patrol Cadet Competition for Wisconsin was held March 19 with Fox Cities Composite Squadron, located at the Outagamie County Airport in Appleton, winning first place overall for Color Guard. The team will advance to the 2011 Great Lakes Region Competition held at the Illinois Military Academy in Camp Lincoln, Illinois National Guard, Springfield, IL on May 6-8 where they will compete against teams from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Teams are judged in this one day event in Indoor and Outdoor Practical Drill, Standard Drill, In-Rank Inspection, Written Exam and Quiz Bowl. Fox Cities won first place in In-Ranks Inspection and Standard Drill. Cadet Master Sergeant David Ama, also of Fox Cities Composite Squadron, won first place for highest score in the written exam. “As the competition neared completion, there was clearly no team ahead as the scores were so close, making for a very exciting conclusion,” said Major Robert Koehler. “As the Fox Cities Composite Squadron Commander, I was proud to see the skill and knowledge demonstrated by my team and excited to see them moving onto the Great Lakes Region Cadet Competition in May.” Major Joseph Hackett, director of cadet programs said “This year’s competition really brought out the best in Wisconsin Wing cadets and how they value and implement the Core Values of Civil Air Patrol; especially when they are asked to be flexible when things don't go according to plans.” The Fox Cities Composite Squadron’s Color Guard team is: Cadet Master Sergeant David Ama, Cadet Tech Sergeant Evan Thomsen, and Cadet Staff Sergeants Michael Lang (color guard commander) and Jacob Reuter. Team escorts are Majors Terrance Schmitt and Jacqueline Miller, and 1st Lieutenant Monica Bertram. Winning second place overall was Milwaukee Composite Squadron #5, located at the National Guard Armory in Oak Creek, Wis. Third place overall winner was won by Racine Composite Squadron, located at the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Battery C, 1st Battalion in Racine, Wis. Article written and photos taken by: JERI GONWA, 1st Lt, CAP Assistant Public Affairs Officer Wisconsin Wing Accepted to Air Academy 03/20/2011
EAA Aviation Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. proudly announces that Nicholas Sosinski of Oshkosh, WI has been accepted to attend the EAA Basic Air Academy 2011 in Oshkosh, WI. The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, sciences, and lore of aviation in both classroom and workshop settings. They join many other young people ages 14-15, in this aviation program. Participants in the EAA Air Academy come from around the United States and several foreign countries. Academy activities will include flight experience, workshops, and classroom study. EAA's Manager of Museum Operations & Resident Education, Bob Cambell, says, "The EAA Air Academy teaches young people new skills and instills a pride of craftsmanship. More importantly it develops their leadership potential and broadens their understanding of both aviation and themselves. The EAA Air Academy is a benchmark of personal experience... and an aviation experience that will las a lifetime." Campbell added that "those who are interested in attending any of EAA's Air Academy Programs, should write to: Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Resident Education Office, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54903-3086. Applicants need not be EAA members. The prime consideration is an interest and enthusu Squadron Receives "Quality Cadet Unit Award" 02/24/2011
This new award was implemented in November 2010 and is given to squadrons who have strong program fundamentals. Motivating the squadrons to obtain goals leads to a vibrant cadet program and is purely objective. Criteria for the cadet and composite squadrons composed of meeting five of the eight items listed below.
Each unit is automatically entered in this yearly award with the cutoff date of December 31Since units electronically post their cadets records on the national data base, it is easy for national headquarters to keep track of the items listed for the criteria, thus eliminating the need to apply for this award. Each unit is automatically entered in this yearly award with the cutoff date of December 31.  1st Lt Sam Parker, who is a SSgt in the United States Air Force, is seen here carrying the Fox Cities Composite Squadron Guidon in Kabul, Afghanistan. 2011 Squadron Banquet / Dining Out 01/10/2011
 If you have not already heard you are officially invited to the 2011 Fox Cities Composite Squadron Banquet / Dining Out. This is a formal but fun dinner and social gathering open to CAP members, their families, and friends, so please make sure to share this invitation with them as well. When: Friday, 4 February 2011 Where: Bridgewood Resort & Conference Center 100 Cameron Way Neenah, WI 54956 Directions: Hwy 41 to Winneconne Avenue Exit in Neenah. Take Winneconne Ave East to Green Bay Road. Turn South (right) on frontage road approximately ½ mile to Bridgewood Resort & Conference Center on the left. Note that Green Bay Road turns into Cameron Way after crossing Cecil Street. (Look for the Ground Round sign) Time: 6:00 pm Social 6:30 pm Dining Out Meal: Roast Chicken, Ham, and Pasta Buffet Uniform: Mess Dress, Service Dress, or appropriate civilian Cost: $17.00 per person Please register on or before 24 January 2011. Send registrations to: Fox Cities Composites Squadron 6558 Pathfinder Drive Appleton, WI 54914 If you plan on coming, but can't make this registration date, please e-mail Captain Koehler to let him know how many in your party are attending before the 25th. Christmas Giving 12/04/2010
 We have adopted a family of two for Christmas this year. They are fairly new to our area. Please see that attached letter to learn a little more about them. We will be collecting items until 21 December 2010. Captain Daniels will need a couple of volunteers to help with the delivery of the gifts and food basket. Please contact Captain Daniels with your questions at Daniels.donna@att.net or call her cell phone at (920) 809-0167. 
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