CAP Lt. Lauri Ziebarth assumed command of Rushmore Composite Squadron on May 9 in a change of command ceremony during the squadron meeting at Ellsworth AFB. The traditional passing of the flag ceremony was officiated by Col. Michael Marek, SD Wing commander.
Two teams from South Dakota Wing competed in CAP’s recent North Central Region Cadet Competition at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN. Lincoln County Composite Squadron, Tea, and Rushmore Composite Squadron, Rapid City, represented South Dakota in the highly competitive event, which included teams from six of the seven states in CAP’ North Central Region
The competition features a range of events drawn from the CAP cadet program, such as indoor and outdoor presentations of the colors, standard drill, physical fitness, a team leadership problem, service project report, and uniform inspection.
