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Newsletter of the Marauder Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Kingwood , TXtx409.com
SAREX: ChallengingBut Worth It
January 2008
The Marauder Memo
Twelve Marauder Composite Squadron cadets and
eight senior members took to the field for a realistic
search and rescue exercise (SAREX) on Saturday,
November 19. Their day began at o7oo as Squadron
Commander Maj Al Bryant briefed the scenario. An
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was
transmitting somewhere east of Kingwood. Theirmission: find the beacons location.
Three ground teams were promptly dispatched to
the east shore of Lake Houston. Using urban direc-
tion finding (UDF) techniques the teams determined
that the signal was emanating from a heavily
wooded portion of East End Park in Kingwood.
The teams linked up at the Park to begin a ground
team search. There, an eyewitness who bore a re-
markable resemblance to Capt Engelhardt provided
information that enabled the team to focus theirsearch. Cadets used radio direction finding gear to
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C/TSgt Kellen Bonnette observes as C/SrA Jacob Romero sta-
bilizes Maj Tony Martins fractured ankle prior to transport-
ing him to an emergency helicopter extraction site.
Rocket Launch Draws CrowdThe Marauder Composite Squadron was joined by over 115
guests for its annual October Skies rocket launch on Octo-
ber 27. The annual event was held on the grounds of the
Faith Family Baptist Church in Kingwood.
Fifty rockets were launched ranging in size from one foot
to over six feet long. Some rockets carried integrated
video cameras that providing air-to-ground videos. Spec-
tators became participants as cadets helped young guests
assemble and launch quick build rocket kits.
The October Skies launch is one of the ways the squadron
fosters aerospace education within the community. Build-
ing and launching the rockets encourages young men and
women to learn about aviation and space activities and
careers.Cadet Isaac Acay and his brothers
Gabriel, Jonas and Levi.
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narrow the search to a heavily wooded area near the west
shore of the lake. Methodical search techniques finally
revealed a simulated aircraft crash site, the aircrafts ELT,
and a severely injured pilot.
Team members stabilized the pilot, recovered the ELT,
and proceeded to a suitable emergency helicopter landing
zone. Transporting the injured pilot proved challenging as
the extraction site was over a half a mile away, and much
of the terrain was dense brush and wooded areas. The
value of teamwork became increasingly evident as the
exercise progressed. The mission concluded with a de-
briefing and discussion of the days events with the
focus on lessons learned.
Squadron members frequently train in search andrescue techniques. The CAP is an auxiliary of the U. S.
Air Force. Consequently, emergency services, disaster
relief, and search and rescue comprise a major portion
of its mission. In any given year, the CAP is responsible
for saving approximately 100 people.
Lake Houston SAREX Training (contd.)
Marauder Color Guard Stays SharpMarauder Composite Squadron cadets kicked-off a recent Fri-
day afternoon Longhorn pep rally at Riverwood Middle Schoolin Kingwood. The cadets presented the U.S. and Texas flags in
military fashion for the benefit of over 500 students and teach-
ers. The team also presented the colors at Timberwood and
Creekwood Middle Schools in recent weeks.
The Color Guard is a team of five cadets who practice through-
out the year to maintain their edge in drill and ceremonies. The
Color Guard is available to local organizations who would like
to open their meetings with a formal presentation of the colors.
The team looks forward to participating in the annual Texas
Wing Color Guard competition held at Camp Mabry in Austin,Texas. The competition includes inspections, indoor and out-
door drill, written and oral examinations, and a timed one mile
run.
Air Show: Work and Rewards
CAP: SERVICE BEFORE SELF PERFORMING MISSIONS FOR AMERICA
Cadets Daniel Shellhouse, Matthew
Burrell, Jacob Romero and Kellen
Bonnette present the colors.
Cadets and senior members from the Marauder
Composite Squadron joined other Houston area
squadrons in providing ground support for the
annual Wings Over Houston Air Show. Cadets
provided water to aircrews and guests, and
assisted in directing pedestrian traffic.
The volunteers enjoyed an outstanding view of
the air show, and a chance to mingle with the
pilots and crew of military and vintage aircraft.
Cadets were provided back stage passes to
meet the crewmembers of the Canadian Air
Force Snowbird Demonstration Team (431
Squadron), and were encouraged to ask
questions and inspect the aircraft at close range.
Top: Cadets Thomas LaBurt, Joshua Hansen, Matthew Burrell,
front: Isaac Acay, Jacob Romero, Jamie Paul, Ralph Green, Daniel
Shellhouse, and Juan Florez in front of a Snowbird CT-114 Tutor.
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Civil Air Patrol: An Auxiliary of the U.S. Air force
Cadet Thomas Power was recently awarded the Civil Air
Patrols prestigious Billy Mitchell Award and promoted to
Cadet Second Lieutenant. C/2d Lt Power currently serves
as the Cadet Commander of the Marauder Composite
Squadron. The award was presented by CDR AnthonySpindler, an honored guest of the squadron, who recently
returned from a tour in Iraq.
The Mitchell award recipients must pass a comprehensive
examination which tests their leadership and aerospace
knowledge. Since its inception over 30 years ago, less then
ten percent of all cadets have earned the award. It also
marks the movement of the cadet from the senior enlisted
ranks to the CAPs cadet officer corps, and is an entry point
to advanced leadership responsibilities.
Lieutenant Power joined the squadron in July 2002 and
has served in a variety of billets during his tenure. As theCadet Commander, he is responsible for the cadet
squadrons overall operations and serves as the chief
advisor on cadet operations to the Squadron Commander,
Major Al Bryant. Cadet Power is a decorated Senior Ground Team Member and a certified instructor in search and rescue
operations, land navigation, search methods, emergency transponder detection, first aid, and extraction and evacuation.
Additionally, he earned his solo pilot wings CAPs Powered Flight Academy.
Cadet Power Receives Mitchell Award
Cadet Power receives his Billy Mitchell Award. From the left, hisfather Lt Col Power, CDR Anthony Spinler, Maj Al Bryant, C/2d Lt
Power, and his mother Beth Power.
Marauder Cadets Conduct Holiday Food DriveDuring December 2008 Marauder Composite Squadron cadets knocked
on doors throughout Kingwood asking residents to contribute canned
foods during their annual food drive. Their efforts were rewarded with
over seven hundred food items which Christ the King Lutheran Church
of Kingwood will distribute to families in need throughout the holiday
season.
Christ the King allows the Kingwood based Marauder Squadron to use
their church facilities as a headquarters and meeting place. We are very
thankful for the churchs generosity. By helping to restock their food
bank, the squadron can give something back to the community, noted
Major Al Bryant, the Squadron Commander. I am very proud of these
young men and women. This is the sort of thing they will remember
later in life.
Volunteers from left to right: Cadets DanielShellhouse, Jamie Paul, Matthew Burrell,Thomas Laburt, Jaime Hernandez.
Kneeling: Isaac Acay, Alex Barrett.
Can I send the MCS Memo to a friend?Absolutely! If you know a young woman or man aged 12 to 18 who
might be interested in the Civil Air Patrol, send them a copy .
Are they interested in flying aircraft and aerospace topics? Do they
enjoy challenges and opportunities to excel? Would they like to
become skilled at emergency services such as first aid, CPR, and
search and rescue? Would they benefit from gaining self discipline,
leaderships skills, and physical fitness? Or are they simply a good
friend who would make a great team member?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, send them a
copy and tell them to visit our website at tx409.com.
Send a copy to friends and relatives too. They will pleased to
see what you have achieved and how you are serving the
community.
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