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Written by David Dlugiewicz
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Wednesday, 02 February 2011 14:56 |
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It is with great regret that I write to inform you of the passing of Lt Col Robert Gaffer of Mankato Composite Squadron. Lt Col Gaffer passed away at his home Tuesday morning from a heart attack at the age of 79. A veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Civil Air Patrol since 1991, his active participation has long been a corner-stone of our squadron. Lt Col Gaffer served in nearly every position in the unit at one time or another and spent many years as the Deputy Commander for Cadets.
There are many former cadets who will remember his dedicated service to the Cadet Program. Lt Col Gaffer always made himself available in whatever capacity necessary so that cadets could participate in activities like SAREXs and Wing Conference. He would chaperon activities, lead ground teams, or just drive the van if that was what the cadets needed. He provided supervision to PT testing on Saturdays and would organize achievement testing opportunities whenever a cadet was interested. Lt Col Gaffer's support enabled cadets to learn and grow, and many of those cadets have gone on to leadership positions in Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force.
Visitation is Friday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at Woodland Hills Funeral Home and Chapel, 1605 Woodland Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001.
Funeral is Saturday, February 5, at 10:30 am, at St. John the Baptist Church, 632 South Broad Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Cards can be sent to Rita and family at 19997 State Hwy 22, Mankato, MN 56001
Memorial has been designated for CAP, Mankato Composite Squadron
JoEllen Peters, Major, CAP
Commander
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:13 )
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Written by David Dlugiewicz
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Monday, 03 January 2011 20:18 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 January 2012 14:42 )
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Written by David Dlugiewicz
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Saturday, 18 September 2010 06:06 |
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Along with recognizing the sacrifices of the past and present, Wreaths Across America™ counts educating our children as one of the chief missions of our campaign. Without that connection to the future, we will fail to remember that freedom isn't free.
The Civil Air Patrol’s Wreaths Across America program began in 2006 as an offshoot of the Arlington National Cemetery wreath project, which was started in 1992 with the annual placement of wreaths donated by Worcester Wreath Co. The program has mushroomed in a short time. With its patriotic theme and its increasing visibility, Wreaths Across America is an ideal program for promotion of CAP and the patriotic values CAP holds dear.
CAP’s goal as part of the Wreaths Across America observances:
• To honor the sacrifices of veterans through the sponsorship of wreaths and wreath-laying observances throughout the U.S. and at Arlington National Cemetery
• To honor those who have served our country’s military, including CAP women
Remember
the fallen;
Honor
those who serve;
Teach
our children the value of freedom
Wreath laying ceremony to take place
December 11, 2010 11:00 AM CST
Sponsor a Wreath
Download a printable Order Form
Online Order
(Please Select Minnesota and MNCAP048 from the group list)
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 19 September 2010 20:39 )
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Written by David Dlugiewicz
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Sunday, 31 January 2010 14:28 |
2009 Awards
Ground Team Member of the Year C/CMSgt Jarek Connolly
Aircrew Member of the Year LtC John Barsness
Cadet of the Year C/1Lt Carl Swanson
Senior Member of the Year SMSgt David Dlugiewicz
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 18 September 2010 07:31 )
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Written by 2008 BCS
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Saturday, 20 December 2008 13:08 |
After months of preparation, cadet staff from the 130th, Valley and Mankato composite squadrons stood ready at their assigned stations while cadets arrived at Airlake Airport in Lakeville for the 2008 Basic Cadet Training School.
Basic Cadet Training School, or BCTS, is an intense training weekend that began with just four students and four staff in early 2007. A year later, the program has grown to more than 40 cadet students and staff.
"Cadets were instructed by the cadet staff in all programs the CAP has to offer," said Capt. Billy Hoffman of the 130th Composite Squadron, cadet commander for the event. "The weekend provided all the building blocks for those new to CAP to succeed as cadets and at encampment."
Hoffman noted that the weekend was mentally and physically intense, but with the teamwork of their peers, the cadets were able to conquer the challenge.
Cadets began the weekend by pulling into the airport’s main gate, equipment in hand, at which point they were quickly loaded into a CAP van and driven to the hangar where the cadet staff waited. The cadets were in-processed, assigned to one of three flights and sent right into the weekend with drill instruction.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 December 2008 13:34 )
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Written by Capt Richard Sprouse, Group II PAO
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Sunday, 30 November 2008 15:14 |
Minnesota Wing Group IV Commander, Lt Col John Barsness, congratulates his son, USAF Second Lieutenant Ben Barsness, on his graduation from the navigator school. (Photo courtesy of Lt Col John Barsness)
Group IV Commander, Lt Col John Barsness, congratulates his son, US Air Force 2d Lt Ben Barsness, on his graduation from the navigator school in Pensacola, Florida.
Lt. Barsness received his silver wings on November 21, 2008, after 16 months of intensive training at the Naval Air Station (NAS).
Training at the NAS provides primary, intermediate, and advanced navigator training for the Navy and Air Force. The training Wing consists of 1,500 military personnel, 25 civilian personnel and over 100 aircraft.
After graduating first in his class, Lt. Barsness was selected to fly the B-1B Lancer.
Lt. Barsness is a senior member of Mankato Composite Squadron. As a cadet in Mankato, he served as cadet commander and completed Minnesota Wing Flight Academy. He went on from Flight Academy to earn his private pilot license while a cadet in CAP. He felt his CAP flying experience helped him in the initial phases of navigator training.
The NAS is home base for the Navy's Blue Angles. He said it was very interesting to see them practicing in the air space above Pensacola.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 12:18 )
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