Members from three Group 22 Units, Palwaukee Composite Squadron, Lake County Composite Squadron and Group 22 Staff participated in a training mission on Saturday August 28, 2010. The Fox Valley Composite Squadron hosted the day of training for units from all over Northern Illinois. The day started out as the sun was rising. Two CAP aircraft Departed Chicago Executive Airport en route to Du Page Airport. As the two aircraft were entering the traffic pattern, a CAP aircraft from Moline was arriving as well. With the Fox Valley bird, a total of four aircraft flew 18 sorties throughout the day. Members were able to complete requirements for numerous emergency services ratings. Members were qualified in new tasks to include mission scanner, flight line, and mission safety officer.The level of participation was impressive. As we wrap up the fiscal year ending in September, this may be the last chance to participate in a funded mission. As we move forward to the next fiscal year starting on October 1st, Group 22 staff will be coming up with an aggressive training plan. We will work with units within the Group as well as Units like Fox Valley in Group 14. These missions take a lot of time to plan and execute and can't be done without dedicated members to do the heavy lifting. Whether it's qualifying in a crew position for air or ground, or mission base positions, we need every member, to include cadets, to step up and participate in training and actual missions throughout the wing. Look for more information from Lts Card and Whang as we move forward into the next fiscal year.
