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North Central Region News
Volume 2008 May
Capt. Richard SprousePublic Affairs Officer, Group 2 Minnesota WingNewly promoted Col. Thomas Theis was namedcommander of the Minnesota Wing during the 61stAnnual Minnesota Wing Conference, succeeding Col.Steven Miller, wing commander for the past four years
Theis, a CAP member since 1980, has held a varietyof staff positions at Wing Headquarters, includingadministration officer, director of cadet programs andwing inspector general, his most recent position.The Change of Command ceremony was presided byNorth Central Region Chief of Staff, Col Dale Hoiumand Theis was promoted by Hoium and formerMinnesota Wing Commander Col Kevin Sliwinski.Col Theis has also been commander of the Bloomington, North Hennepin, Valley, Viking, West Metro and 130thsquadrons, as well as the Group III Commander.Major awards and recognition received include a Master Rating in Cadet Programs and Senior Rating in InspectorGeneral; the Paul Garber and Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Aerospace Awards; three Commander’s CommendationAwards; and numerous other CAP awards, including the CAP-USAF "Torch Award." He has also received the AirForce Association Aerospace Excellence award, and the "WTCN ‘11 Who Care’ Award."Theis’ military experience includes 24 years of active and reserve service in the U.S. Air Force. He’s scheduled toretire from the Air Force Reserve in August.His civilian occupation includes 20 years service as a Department of Defense employee with the Defense LogisticsAgency and the 934th Airlift Wing at Minneapolis Air Reserve Station.A pilot, his Federal Aviation Administration qualifications include a Ground Instructor rating and Fixed Wing PrivatePilot and Rotary Wing, Commercial, licenses.
In this Issue:
Coverage of the North Central Region Conference
Minnesota Wing Conference Wrap-Up
News from the Wings of North Central Region
2008 Region Cadet Competition and MUCH MORE!!!!
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Commander’sColumn
Col Steve KuddesCommander, NorthCentral RegionI have receivednumerous e-mailsand have read manypostings about thenumber of CAP unitswho had Honor Guards, Color Guards or participatedin some way in Memorial Day activities 2008.This is a personal "Thank You" from me and a thankyou from all who had the pleasure of enjoying yourparticipation.It is very hard to express in words the gratitude andpride that so many had in seeing the Civil Air Patrol,in particular the Cadets, honoring our country andthose who sacrificed.Through your presence at these activities you haveearned the respect of many and renewed the respectmany more already had of CAP. So many cityofficials and veterans groups have expressed theirpleasure in seeing CAP at those events. And theyhave asked if they can expect to see more CAPparticipation in future events.If you, your Wing or Squadron did not have anyoneparticipating please consider doing so next time anevent such as the Fourth of July, Veterans Day,parades etc come along.If your Unit doesn't have enough members toparticipate as an Honor Guard or Color Guard see ifyou can participate with a nearby unit. Remember tocheck the regulations to make sure the event isproper for CAP participation and please make sureyour uniform is correct.People who know CAP were swelling with pride, as Iam, at seeing Civil Air Patrol members who proudlyhonor our country by wearing the uniform andparticipating in these kinds of activities.Our participation in an activity such as Memorial Daymay not seem to us like a significant contributionto the event but then we aren't doing this forourselves.We are doing it as a way of saying "thank you" tothose who honored us through their service.So to each of you who serve, I say "Thank You"because I am honored by your service!
U.S. Rep. Todd Akin answers questions from Spirit of St. LouisComposite Squadron cadets.
Congressman Meets Missouri WingSquadron
Maj. David A. MillerAssistant Public Affairs Officer, Missouri WingU.S. Rep. Todd Akin recently took time from his busyschedule to meet informally with members of theSpirit of St. Louis Composite Squadron.Akin, who holds the rank of lieutenant colonel as amember of Civil Air Patrol's Congressional Squadron,answered squadron members' questions and spokeat length about many topics, including the serviceacademies, the process of being nominated to theseacademies, and the ideal of selfless service to one’scommunity, including the sacrifices of the men andwomen serving in the military.
North Central Region News
is published monthly by the North Central Region, Civil Air PatrolCol. Steve Kuddes, Region CommanderMaj. Al Pabon, Director of Public AffairsPlease send submissions by the 10th of each month to: pao@ncr.cap.gov
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Chilcote Assumes Command of Iowa Squadron
Capt Chris ColvinPublic Affairs Officer, Iowa Wing
“It is an honor to be selected as the newest squadron commander for the Iowa Wing,” said Lieutenant Colonel AllenChilcote. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead some of the finest cadets and senior officers in the Iowa Wing.”Wing Commander, Colonel Ronald Scheitzach, appointed Chilcote as squadron commander at Civil Air Patrol’s AllIowa Squadron, which serves members across the state, who are not served by a local squadron.“Lt Colonel Chilcote brings a wealth of experience to his new position,” said Colonel Scheitzach. “He has been anoutstanding role model and mentor to Civil Air Patrol members in six states and I look forward to the excitementand enthusiasm he will bring to his new squadron.”
Aeronautics Director Inducted into Legislative Squadron
Col Kevin SliwinskiGovernment Relations Officer, Minnesota WingOn May 15
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Col. Tom Theis (L), MN Wing Commanderpresented Mr. Gary Workman (R) Director of the Office ofAeronautics in the Minnesota Department of Transportation,his Legislative Squadron membership andpromotion to the rank of Major during his visit to theMinnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol Mission AircraftMaintenance Facility on Fleming Field, MN on 15 May 2008.Maj. Workman had the opportunity to view a Gippsland GA-8, the ARCHER Hyper spectral Imaging System, a GarminG-1000 equipped Cessna 182T, a Cessna 182-RG andCessna 172's undergoing maintenance.
South Dakota Squadron Gains New Commander
Col Mike BeasonCommander, South Dakota WingThe Lewis and Clark Squadron in Yankton will have a new commander effectivetomorrow, May 1st. 1st Lt Michael Adams will replace Capt Teresa Schimelfeningas squadron’s commander.Lt Adams has been a CAP member since October 2007 and has specialty tracks inCommunications and Information Technology. He attended the Unit CommandersCourse in March 2008. He lives in Tyndall, SD.Capt Schimelfening has been commander of the unit for over 3 years. She joinedCAP in February 2004 and has reached senior level in the specialty track of CadetPrograms. She has also attained technician level in the Personnel specialty track.In Emergency Services she is qualified as a Mission Radio Operator, Mission StaffAssistant, and Finance/Admin Section Chief. She is also currently serving on theSD Wing staff as the Wing Logistics Officer. Thanks, Capt Schimelfening, for yourservice to CAP.
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