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KMC Airmen host Civil Air Patrol cadets

Photos by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
July 14, 2023
Civil Air Patrol Chief Master Sgt. Rachel Fullingim, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, runs with a hose at Ramstein Air Base, June 27. Firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron took CAP cadets through a series of exercises involving unraveling, folding and running with fire hoses, showcasing training needed to ensure readiness.
(Left) U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron give Civil Air Patrol cadets assigned to the Mildenhall Cadet Squadron, a tour of the air traffic control tower at Ramstein Air Base, June 27. CAP cadets were briefed on the importance of the air traffic control tower and its important role in ensuring aircraft land and take off safely.
Civil Air Patrol cadets assigned to the Mildenhall Cadet Squadron observe an aircraft cockpit during a tour of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron facilities at Ramstein Air Base, June 29. The 86th AMXS showed CAP cadets equipment and procedures used to repair C-130J Super Hercules aircraft ensuring they are mission ready.
Civil Air Patrol Senior Airman Blake Jacobus, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, drinks water as he waits to start an obstacle during the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy obstacle course, at Kapaun Air Station, June 26. Cadets tried different obstacles designed to test their strength, speed and teamwork. The courses are designed to give Airmen the tools to become leaders.
(Left) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Oiler, 435th Contingency Response Squadron team chief, gives Civil Air Patrol cadets assigned to the Mildenhall Cadet Squadron, a presentation on the importance of the 435th CRS and its capabilities at Ramstein Air Base, June 29. CAP cadets learned how the 435th CRS provides a scalable, cross-functional and rapidly deployable force designed to assess and open airbases and perform initial airfield operations, enabling rapid standup of combat operations anywhere in the United States European Command Area of Expertise.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hill, 435th Contingency Response Squadron airborne airfield manager, shows Civil Air Patrol cadets assigned to the Mildenhall Cadet Squadron equipment used to set up a temporary airfield and how to execute a static line drop at Ramstein Air Base, June 29. CAP cadets learned about procedures and equipment used regularly by the 435th CRS to conduct missions across the European and African theater.
Civil Air Patrol Chief Master Sgt. Zachary Call, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, lays a wooden beam down during the NCOA obstacle course at Kapaun Air Station, June 26.
Civil Air Patrol Chief Master Sgt. Jaqueline Polkowski, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, left, and CAP Chief Master Sgt. Jillianne Hart, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, right, go over study material at Ramstein Air Base, June 29. CAP cadets are required to carry around study material and study whenever there is free time to prepare for their exams for upcoming promotion opportunities.
Civil Air Patrol Senior Airman Liam Larsen, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, views an exposed aircraft engine during a tour with the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, June 29. The 86th AMXS showed CAP cadets equipment and procedures used to repair C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, ensuring they are mission ready.
Civil Air Patrol Staff Sgt. Santiago Wright, Mildenhall Cadet Squadron cadet, prepares for the Kisling Non-commissioned Officer Academy obstacle course at Kapaun Air Station, June 26.
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