ok pictures, Melvin’s first concerns were that emergency personnel be made aware of the fire. When she spotted the flames, she said later, she was frustrated to realize they appeared to have been burning for about 30 minutes, & earlier notification might have enabled fire crews to prevent the fire's spread more effectively. http://bit.ly/Qdy0F3

mmander – are now open for application under the organization’s new governance structure. A third at-large position is held by Brig. Gen. Rich Anderson, board chairman, whose four-year term expires Feb. 26, 2013; a new at-large member will be appointed if his term isn't extended. http://bit.ly/RRVJer

being exhumed for return to his family in South Dakota. Albert Afraid of Hawk, of the Oglala Lakota tribe, traveled as a performer with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, which was in Danbury on June 28, 1900, when he died of suspected food poisoning. http://bit.ly/OdqWnt

encampment to use of the facility’s land navigation range as well as an obstacle training course, EST 2000 weapons simulator & Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer, which simulated a rollover accident and allowed cadets to train in techniques for evacuating a disabled Humvee. http://bit.ly/O9r2fQ

storm causing extensive fire, flood and tornado damage throughout Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The wing used six CAP planes to fly 23 sorties throughout the state and launched three ground teams in the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. http://bit.ly/RUH3XX

mbership credentials from a New York Wing delegation of Lt. Cols. Tom Carello, wing vice commander; John Jones, Central New York Group commander; and Larry Brinker, national legislative officer. http://bit.ly/P2agSA

e of the flight, piloted by Maj. Dave Coover, was to allow Fabry to become more familiar with the local flying area, learn more about CAP's mission and gain perspective on pilot workload. He’s investigating the feasibility of flying new controllers with CAP pilots as a part of a local area orientation. http://bit.ly/PPcinS

Levels 1, 2 and 3. Breakout sessions included a compass course, in-depth map training, performing a litter carry, conducting search lines and working with search dogs. http://bit.ly/PP0S3x

munity leaders and students gathered for a Student Success Summit in Morgantown. They staffed a CAP information display, & Barron & Morgantown members later participated in a panel discussion on the cadet program’s benefits. http://bit.ly/PZlQj3

officers & cadets from the Henderson, Las Vegas & Nellis composite squadrons and the Jim Bridger School Cadet Squadron provided seating assistance to veterans, their families and friends & also helped distribute refreshments. http://bit.ly/Pv5Kuo

ey to a luncheon meeting of the St. Johns County Council on Aging at Trout Creek. Before Maloney spoke to the audience of senior citizens about CAP, Leone, clad in his battle dress uniform, went around hello to those present, making a lasting impression as a representative of the organization. http://bit.ly/OHB2zv

eir nation's security forces was visiting Maxwell for a look at the U.S. Air Force's Officer Training School, with the goal of incorporating elements of its officer education program into a Panamanian equivalent. During their visit to the air base, which is home to National Headquarters, they also expressed interest in the way CAP operates. Top CAP officials responded by setting up a briefing for the six. http://bit.ly/Nv5DDA

the Virginia Wing’s Roanoke Composite Squadron was recognized as Cadet of the Year. The two head the list of CAP members presented with national recognition awards for service to the organization with exceptional commitment and effectiveness. http://bit.ly/Plerfa

luding the uniform of the first Georgia Wing commander, Lt. Col, Winship Nunnally; the service trunk, brigader general stars & command pilot wings of CAP's first national commander, U.S. Army Air Corps. Maj. Gen. John F. Curry; & a rare early uniform with red epaulets & plastic buttons. http://bit.ly/U00i66

math, problem-solving under pressure, teamwork and the four C’s for emergencies in flight – climb, communicate, confess and comply. The cadets were given a mission scenario of flying needed body parts to a regional trauma center in response to a major disaster. http://bit.ly/Sxf9GO