Mississippi Wing

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4

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DECEMBER 2008
Citizens Serving Communities...Above and Beyond

Mississippi Wing Par ticipates in Wreaths Across Amer ica

Special points of interest:

• Wreaths Across America

• MSWG Annual Christmas
Luncheon
• Safety Officer Corner

Pictured above is Major Keith Riddle of the Mississippi Wing placing a wreath at the Veterans Memorial during the Annual
“Wreaths Across America” Ceremony on Saturday December 13, 2008 at the Biloxi National Veterans Cemetery.
Inside this issue:
The Mississippi Wing participated in the annual “Wreaths Across America” Ceremony on
Saturday December 13, 2008 at the National Veterans Cemetery in Biloxi, MS. The event
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has become an annual special event across the entire country for the Civil Air Patrol. Chap-
America lain Major Ken Stevens served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event and the keynote
address was delivered by Capt. David “Hank” Rogers of the Col. Berta Edge Composite
Annual Christmas 2 Squadron in Biloxi. The Honor Guard for the ceremony was provided by the Gulfport High
School Marine Corps Junior ROTC.
Luncheon
During the formal wreath laying ceremony, representatives of all Branches of the military
and the Merchant Marines placed specially designed wreaths at the Veterans Memorial to
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honor deceased members of their respective Branch. Several members of the Mississippi
cer Comments Wing of Civil Air Patrol served in support roles before, during and after the formal cere-
mony. Many members assisted in the laying of wreaths on several gravesites of deceased
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veterans. Chaplain Major Ken Stevens personally placed a wreath at the gravesite of his
Wreaths across brother, MRCS Clyde Marvin Stevens, a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Also at-
America (Photos) tending the ceremony were several representatives of the Mississippi Patriot Guard Riders,
a patriotic motorcycle club. (Additional Photos are located on page 4).
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M i s s i s s i p p i Wi n g H ol d s A n nu a l Lu n c h e o n

Col. Carroll plays Santa Clause Capt. Woodcock Gives Safety Brief Cadet Bracey receives Mitchell Award

Annual AE Award goes to Mockingbird Maj. Keith Riddle receives promotion Original MSWG Charter was on display
Composite Squadron

Lt. Col. Carlton Sumner making comments Mockingbird Squadron AE Award

(Jackson, MS) - Members of the MS briefing that concentrated on seasonal

Wing convened at Cabot Lodge Milsaps issues. Col. Carroll received reports from
on Saturday, December 6, 2008 for the each staff member regarding their prepa-
annual Christmas Luncheon and Com- ration for the upcoming CI examination
manders Call. Col. Carroll directed the in January 2009. The MSWG calendar
meeting and was assisted by Lt. Col. was planned through April 2009 during
Carlton Sumner, Wing Vice Com- the meeting. After several awards and
mander, and Lt. Col. Clarence Hauck, comments, the attendees were treated to
Wing Chief of Staff. Capt. Mal Wood- a traditional Christmas luncheon in the
cock gave a detailed and interesting safety banquet area of the Cabot Lodge.

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Command Staff directs meeting
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M i s s i s s i p p i Wi n g S a f e t y O f f i c e r C o r n e r

Mississippi Wing Safety Pyramid

Supplement to MSWG Mishap Reporting Policy Letter #080810.1

Instructions: In accordance with Policy Letter #080810.1, the following chart provides the contact names and telephone numbers for
quick reference.

Col T. C. Carroll
Wing Commander

Capt M. D. Woodcock
Wing Safety Officer
(228) 990-7994 (c)

Lt Col R. Hodges
MS State Director

Lt Col C. Sumner Capt A. Sayre Capt Hank Rogers

Vice Commander Director of Operations Director of Emergency
Services

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 Additional Photos from “Wreaths Across America”……...

Above: Chaplain Ken Stevens as Master of Ceremonies Above: Members of the MS Patriot Guard Riders

MS Patriot Guard Rider Logo Above: Members of the MSWG pay tribute to Veterans

This Newsletter is a publication of: -Col. Tim Carroll, Commander, Mississippi

Wing. tillmancarroll@yahoo.com
The Mississippi Wing, Civil Air Patrol
-Capt. Phil Norris, Public Affairs Officer, Mis-
1635 Airport Drive sissippi Wing norris.phil@gmail.com
Jackson, MS 39209-3402