Don't forget the Distributed SAREX April 15. Half the day will be tasking from wing and half local-option training based on local needs.
Lt Col Linda Buechler is stepping down as SDWG Director of Cadet Programs. She has served in the position for most of the last 27 years and will continue as an assistant director, focusing on CI planning and compliance. At her recommendation, Col Marek has appointed Lt Col Tom Anez as SDWG Director of Cadet Programs, effective today.
Crazy Horse Composite Squadron held a change of command last evening. Maj Tom Moode assumed command, replacing Lt Charles Dobbs, whose job requirements outside CAP did not allow enough time for the leadership role. Col Mike Beason officiated for the change of command.
C/Lt Col Keon den Hoed is the 224th CAP cadet to earn his private pilot's wings under CAP's Cadet Wings flight scholarship program. The total value of den Hoed's scholarship from CAP is $13,300. (Read more)
State Budget: The South Dakota Legislature and Governor have approved a significant increase in South Dakota wing's state budget. (Read more)
Successful Intermediate TLC last weekend. South Dakota Wing hosted an online Intermediate Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) class this weekend. Twenty-five CAP members, from seven of the eight Civil Air Patrol regions, attended, including a few who were both renewing their qualifications and instructing modules. (Read more)
News Story: Two South Dakota Wing teams brought home eight first- and second-place awards in ten categories in Civil Air Patrol’s North Central Region Cadet Competition. (Read more)
Wing begins ReadyOp/VHF nets. Three members, plus the Net Control Station, checked into the first ReadyOp radio net on Saturday March 11. As SDWG repeaters get connected to ReadyOp, members will be able to check into the net by radio, smartphones, or laptop/desktop computers.
Congratulations Promotions are based on NHQ notifications; ceremonies may still be pending.
Seniors
Lt Col Tom Anez completed Senior Rating for Cadet Program Specialty Track, Sioux Falls Composite Squadron
Ben Shafer promotion to Lieutenant Colonel (Lincoln County Composite Squadron)
Capt Denise Clement completed Technician Rating for the Administration Specialty Track, Lincoln County Composite Squadron
David Rempel promotion to Captain (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Moira Conley promotion to First Lieutenant (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Kathryne Garland to Flight Officer (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Cadets
C/Lt Col Keon den Hoed has been announced by CAP National Headquarters as the 224th cadet to earn a private pilot's license via the Cadet Wings program, funded by the US Air Force, effective February 7 (Sioux Falls Composite Squadron). Keon has also completed the requirements for the General Ira C Eaker Award and promotion to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Miles Kornegay completed the General Billy Mitchell milestone award with promotion to C/2Lt (Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron)
Mitchell Trias earned the Amelia Earhart Award, with a promotion to Cadet Captain (Big Sioux Composite Squadron).
Emily Williams completed the General Billy Mitchell milestone award with promotion to C/2Lt (Lincoln County Composite Squadron).
Seth Johnson completed achievement 7 with promotion to C/CMSgt (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Clover Naughton completed achievement 7 with promotion to C/CMSgt (Big Sioux Composite Squadron)
Morgan J Gingerich completed achievement 6 with promotion to C/SMSgt (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Morgan Christensen has completed Phase I of the CAP Cadet Program, has earned the Wright Brothers Award, and is promoted to C/SSgt (Big Sioux Composite Squadron).
Harley Timmer completed achievement 5 with promotion to C/MSgt (Sioux Falls Composite Squadron)
Blaise Arp completed achievement 4 with promotion to C/TSgt (Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron)
Estan Biegert completed achievement 4 with promotion to C/TSgt (Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron)
Joanna Garlandcompleted Achievement 4 with promotion to C/TSgt (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Zechariah Garland completed Achievement 4 with promotion to C/TSgt (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
James Stolley completed achievement 4 with promotion to C/TSgt (Pierre Composite Squadron)
Bailey Brott completed Phase I of the CAP Cadet Program with promotion to C/SSgt
Thomas Houghton completed achievement 3 with promotion to C/SrA (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Hussein Kadhim completed achievement 3 with promotion to C/SrA (Sioux Falls Composite Squadron)
Ian Johnson completed achievement 2 C/A1C (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Noah Brown completed achievement 1 with promotion to C/Amn (Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron)
Noah Calvert completed Achievement 2 with promotion to C/A1C (Pierre Composite Squadron)
Gabriella Garland completed Achievement 1 with promotion to C/Amn (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Owen Henry completed achievement 1 with promotion to C/Amn (Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron)
Josiah Thomas completed Achievement 1 with promotion to C/Amn (Big Sioux Composite Squadron)
Ryan Thomson completed Achievement 1 with promotion to C/Amn (Rushmore Composite Squadron)
Published by South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol Col Michael Marek, Commander - Lt Col Craig Goodrich, Vice Commander 4275 Airport Rd, Suite A, Rapid City, SD 57703