Michigan Wing Members Portal, Civil Air Patrol

 
 For immediate release: Exercise Only – Not for actual release
June 28, 2008,   5:00 PM  EST
Simulated Release #6 – Also available on www.miwg.cap.gov/es

Search for Missing Person Ends in Success  
CADILLAC, Michigan   The Civil Air Patrol search for a missing area residence was completed with a happy ending this afternoon at 3:45 PM. The elderly male who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s was found near his last known location in a diabetic collapse condition.  A CAP Ground Team located the elderly male assisted by a CAP aircrew. The Markey Township EMS stabilized the patient and moved him to a safe environment.
 The missing aircraft search continues for the small single engine, high wing plane. The aircraft was in route from Baldwin to Kalkaska but did not arrive on time at it’s destination. Any information on the missing aircraft should be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency or to the mission base phone 231-779-0544.
The Civil Air Patrol has set up mission base at the Wexford County airport. 
Civil Air Patrol has been tasked to resume aerial assessments of flood and storm damage to the greater Wexford County area.  The area early today was designated as a disaster area by the governor. 
  
“The Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II. CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 55,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 58 lives in 2006. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 22,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. For more information, go to www.cap.gov.”  
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  For immediate release: Exercise Only – Not for actual releaseJune 28, 2008, 1:15 ESTSimulated Release #4 – Also available on www.miwg.cap.gov/es
Civil Air Patrol Searches for Missing Person CADILLAC, Michigan   The Civil Air Patrol has been tasked by the AFRCC to assist in the search for a missing person. The missing person is an elderly male made from the state park area. He was dressed in turquoise rugby shirt and black pants.  His approximate height is 5 feet 2 inches and weight of 160 pounds. The search continues for a small single engine aircraft missing in route from Baldwin to Kalkaska. The aircraft took off at approximately 7:30 in the morning but never arrived at it’s destination. “We are looking for tips and information and the public is encouraged to report any observations to the Mission Base phone 231-779-0544 or any law enforcement agency” says Captain Mike Sandstrom Public Information officer.  The Civil Air Patrol has completed area damage assessments caused by recent flooding. CAP is operating from the a Mission Base at the Wexford County Airport in Cadillac. 

“The Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II. CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 55,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 58 lives in 2006. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 22,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. For more information, go to www.cap.gov.” 
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 For immediate release: Exercise Only – Not for actual releaseJune 27, 2008  10:45 ESTSimulated Release #3 – Also available on www.miwg.cap.gov/es
Search for missing aircraft coordinated from Cadillac, MI

CADILLAC, Michigan — An aircraft is missing in the Northern Michigan area. The small aircraft was on a flight from Baldwin to Kalkaska but did not arrive on time. The U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) has activated Civil Air Patrol for a search and rescue operation out of Wexford County Airport in Cadillac. The Civil Air Patrol has set up a mission base in Wexford County Airport and has launched both aircraft and ground teams in a coordinated search. The search for possible stranded survivors and animals as well as damage assessment continues. “We are looking for tips and information and the public is encouraged to report any observations to the mission base on phone: 231-779-9544 or to the local law enforcement agency” says Capt. Mike Sandstrom, Public Information Officer.   “The Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II. CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 55,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 58 lives in 2006. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 22,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. For more information, go to www.cap.gov.” 
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 For immediate release: Exercise Only – Not for actual releaseJune 28, 2008, 1000 ESTSimulated Release #2 – Also available on www.miwg.cap.gov/es
Disaster relief efforts continues – Communications established CADILLAC, Michigan   — Civil Air Patrol continues with the disaster relief efforts due to the recent flooding and possible tornado damage in Wexford County and surrounding counties. The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol has now established communications relay in the area allowing participating resources to communicate with each other and coordinate their efforts.  The search for possible stranded survivors and animals as well as damage assessment continues.    CAP has activated aircrews, ground teams, communications teams and mission base staff.    These volunteers are operating from a mission base in the Wexford County Airport.  The efforts will continue during Saturday with more aircraft and ground teams. “If anyone is aware of persons missing in these areas, please report observations and concerns to the mission base on phone: 231-779-9544 or to the local law enforcement agency” says Capt. Mike Sandstrom, Public Information Officer.   “The Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II. CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 55,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 58 lives in 2006. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 22,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. For more information, go to www.cap.gov.” 
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 For immediate release: Exercise Only – Not for actual release

June 28, 2008, 0800 ESTSimulated Release #1 – Also available on www.miwg.cap.gov/es
Michigan Civil Air Patrol Activated in Disaster Relief Effort

CADILLAC, Michigan   — Due to the recent flooding and possible tornado damage the governor has declared Wexford County and surrounding counties a disaster area. The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol has been activated to assist in the relief effort. Their first priority is to search for possible stranded survivors and animals as well as damage assessment.  CAP will supply both aerial assessment and ground teams in a coordinated search.     The Civil Air Patrol has set up a mission base in the Wexford County Airport.  The efforts will continue during Saturday with more aircraft and ground teams. “If anyone is aware of persons missing in these areas, please report observations and concerns to the mission base on phone: 231-779-9544 or to the local law enforcement agency” says Capt. Mike Sandstrom, Public Information Officer.   “The Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II. CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 55,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 95 percent of inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 58 lives in 2006. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 22,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. For more information, go to www.cap.gov.” 
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