WV CIVIL AIR PATROL HAS 2018 CONVENTION - Calhoun Composite Squadron Recognized

(11/05/2018)
The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol had its 2018 Convention recently in Morgantown.

Members of the Calhoun Composite Squadron attending were Lt. Col. Lew Craddock, Major Donna Umstead, Major Maggie Bennett, 2nd Lt. Barbara Lindsay and 2nd Lt. Jacqueline Blankenship.

Cadets attending were, Cadet Airman Kinlea Church, Cadet Airman Clayton McIntyre, Cadet Airman Bradyn Toney, Cadet Airman Kameryn Toney and Cadet Grace Vincent.

Colonel Lew Craddock accepting Ground Support
Award from WV Wing Commander Col. Paul McCroskey

During the General Assembly, awards and recognition were presented by Wing Commander Col. Paul McCroskey. The Calhoun Composite Squadron received the Award for Ground Support in Emergency Services.

Major Donna Umstead (left) and 2nd Lieutenant Jacqueline
Blankenship receiving the Commander Commendation Award

Wing Commander Col. Paul McCroskey transferring his command

New WV Wing Commander Col. James Dodrill accepting his Oath of Command

Along with Awards and Recognition during the Banquet was the Changing of Command Ceremony. Col. Paul McCroskey, Outgoing WV Wing Commander to incoming WV Wing Commander Col. James Dodrill.

For more information on the WV Wing of the Civil Air Patrol visit WV Wing on Facebook. For more information on the Calhoun Composite Squadron please contact Lt. Col. Craddock At 304-588-1579 or Maj. Donna Umstead At 304-354-6732.