INDIANAPOLIS--The efforts of Indiana Wing's Counterdrug Program have been included in recent media coverage regarding a massive initiative to eradicate marijuana. Operation "Hoosier Thunder" brought together the Civil Air Patrol with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, DEA, US Forest Service, and the Indiana DNR to remove $47.5M worth of marijuana in Southern Indiana. Due to our members' involvement in this initiative, Indiana Wing's counterdrug efforts continue to be topnotch in the Wings across the nation.
Television outlet coverage includes:
WTHI -- Terre Haute CBS Affiliate, Channel 10 http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/crime/marijuana-eradication-efforts-underway-in-indiana
WRTV6 -- Indianapolis ABC Affiliate, Channel 6 http://www.theindychannel.com/news/24858228/detail.html
Print media includes:
The Republic -- Columbus, IN http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/95af9d71fe184530826818653f2d5357/IN--Marijuana_Sting/
The Herald Times -- Bloomington, IN (subscription required) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/09/02/news.451802.sto
The mission of CAP's counterdrug program is to assist federal, state and local government and law enforcement agencies involved in the fight to eliminate illicit drug use, its production and sale in the U.S. CAP provides aircraft, aircrews and other personnel to support counterdrug activities. Many federal agencies as well as state and local law enforcement agencies and drug task forces routinely call on CAP to provide counterdrug support. It should be noted, however, that CAP has no law enforcement authority and may not participate in law enforcement operations.
Submitted by: Lindsay Shipps, 2d Lt, CAP Asst. Public Affairs Officer, Indiana Wing (IN001) Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol Cell Phone: 812-340-4242 Email: lshipps@inwg.cap.gov
Congratulations to Sam Hornbuckle, Indiana Wing Safety Officer, for his recent promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Lt Col Hornbuckle resides in Marion with his wife Mendie. He has assisted Civil Air Patrol in many ways at the Unit and Wing levels. Lt Col Hornbuckle has assisted Indiana Wing in Communications and Logistics areas in the past. Lt Col Hornbuckle's stewardship of the Indiana Wing Safety Program was acknowledged during the 2010 Indiana Wing Conference when he received Indiana Wing's Staff Member of the Year Award.
Operation VIGILANT REACH opens Monday August 9th and ends on Sunday August 15th. There is a possibility of sorties being assigned during the week and individual units will be contacted for sorties if needed. Units with availability during the week should contact Maj. Brian Schmuck at 812-598-8520 or bwschmuck@gmail.com to advise.
The Incident Command Post (ICP) is located at Indianapolis Metro airport (KUMP), all incident staff will report to this location unless you are notified otherwise. All aircraft will report to KUMP. The ground base will be located at the Jasper National Guard Armory in Jasper, IN. River City and Jasper GTs will report to the ground base. We are in need of communications personnel to support communications at the ground base.
We are still accepting interested personnel for training in incident staff positions, and can still use more qualified personnel in each area to support operations.
Be safe in your travels!
Congratulations to all of those involved with the SAREX at Porter County Municipal Airport recently. Our efforts netted us an article in the Post Tribune. Specific mention goes to Cadet Master Sgt. Thomas Setser and Chief Master Sergeant Travis Seibt who were featured and quoted in the article.
Find the article at the link below: http://www.post-trib.com/news/neighbors/2558380,01ncap0803.article
Great job to all who participated! Lt Lindsay Shipps External Public Affairs Officer
Cadet Captain Al R. Martin of Shoals was selected to attend the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School, one of the top professional development opportunities available to youth.
Cadets compete for selection, and only the top fifteen percent of all cadets nationwide are invited to attend. The course was held July 5-15 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., home of the Air University and professional military education for the U.S. Air Force.
Martin has been a CAP cadet since joining the Jasper Cadet Squadron in September, 2007. He excels in Leadership, Emergency Services, and mentoring younger cadets locally and at the Wing level. Martin has achieved 14 levels to the rank of Cadet Captain, which he now holds and assumed the role of Cadet Commander in January.
On July 15, during the graduation ceremony at the Cadet Officer School, CAP’s National Commander, Major General Amy Courter awarded Martin the Distinguished Graduate Award, one of the highest national cadet awards. His desire is to attend the U. S. Air Force Academy upon graduating from high school.
While at the school cadets have a unique opportunity to learn about the Air Force, airpower history, leadership, teamwork, communication skills and problem solving. Patterned after the U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School, Cadet Officer School is an academically challenging program combining lectures, seminars and hands-on training. Cadets will practice what they learn through a series of writing and speaking assignments that will culminate with a group project that tests their ability to overcome obstacles through planning and teamwork.
This leadership opportunity is one of 30 National Cadet Special Activities sponsored by CAP this summer. These activities allow cadets to hone their skills in a variety of areas, including search and rescue, flight and emergency services, science, citizenship and military courtesies, and to explore aerospace technology and aviation careers.
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See Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol members in action!
INDIANAPOLIS--JUNE 14, 2010
During Sunday's activities at the Indianapolis Air Show, held at Mt. Comfort Airport, members of the Indiana Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) assisted in performing duties including runway sweeps, crowd control, water distribution and ground support for former Green Beret Paul McCowan during his National Anthem Sky Dive.
Paul McCowan required the services of two Civil Air Patrol Strike Teams to track and gather the 1500 square foot United States flag upon McCowan’s descent and landing during the National Anthem presentation at the beginning of air operations today. Cadets from Weir Cook Cadet Squadron and Titan Cadet Squadron, both based in Indianapolis; Rivercity Cadet Squadron based in Evansville; Auburn Cadet Squadron; Anderson Cadet Squadron and Valparaiso Cadet Squadron assisted in events.
Major Frank Merrill who serves as project officer for Civil Air Patrol’s services at the Air Show offered his thanks for the opportunity to serve as part of the volunteer corps, “Civil Air Patrol members stand ready to assist Hoosiers in emergency situations and everyday events like the Air Show,” Merrill said. “We are appreciative of the opportunity to be on the ground and part of response staff at Mt. Comfort.”
Lindsay Shipps, 2d Lt, CAP
Asst Public Affairs Officer, Indiana Wing (IN001)
On Monday, May 31, Maj Gen Amy S. Courter joined Civil Air Patrol members to attend the dedication of a new exhibit honoring the service of the Civil Air Patrol to our nation during WWII. The exhibit is an effort spearheaded by the National Military History Center (NMHC) which is located in Auburn, IN.
The NMHC's effort will result in one of the largest Civil Air Patrol exhibits in the country, with almost 1000 sq ft of wall space. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a Stinson 10A suspended overhead which flew at Coastal Patrol Base 18 in Falmouth, MA, and was donated by the Sambold family in honor of the late Col. Albert Sambold.
The exhibit is part of the NMHC WWII Homefront display showcasing the sacrifices made by Americans nationwide in keeping our country safe. The Civil Air Patrol and Civil Air Patrol Historical Foundation are honored to be working with the NMHC and Dean V. Kruse Foundation to bring this exhibit together.
The Fort Wayne Color Guard presented the colors during two services at the Museum and received the complements of museum staff and attendees for their professionalism and excellence in presentation. State Rep. Dick Dodge (R-Pleasant Lake) attended the event and expressed his appreciation for the exhibit dedication.
Media coverage may be found here: http://www.fwdailynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7921:Civil-Air-Patrol-exhibit- http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/95265364.html
Thank you to all who participated in the event. It was a tremendous success thanks to all who volunteered their time and service.
Lindsay Shipps, 2d Lt, CAP Asst. Public Affairs Officer, Indiana Wing (IN001)
Many of Indiana Wing's membership took note of an Associated Press article that was carried by local papers, including the Indianapolis Star, in early April. The article can be found here: http://www.thestate.com/2010/04/05/1229664/when-planes-crash-rescuers-lapses.html
Col. Griffith responded to the article with a Letter to the Editor. The Star was kind enough to publish it in today's edition. It can be found here: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20104260302
