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CAP Provides Challenging
Intercept Target for F-16 Pilots
 South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, aircrews flew four training sorties with F-16 jets of the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard on October 18 and 21. CAP’s Cessnas simulated unauthorized aircraft flying in restricted air space. (Read More)
SDWG on Standby for
Family Member Search
 Members of South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), stood up for a mission October 20 involving a member of the CAP family. (Read More)
Understanding the SUI
 October 15th marked the last Subordinate Unit Inspection (SUI) for the South Dakota Wing in 2022. When you hear that your unit is scheduled for an SUI you may panic, start filling in the forms, and upload reports. However, do you really understand why your unit must go through this process? (Read More)
South Dakota Wing Remembers During
Native American Heritage Month
 During Native American Heritage Month, Maj Karla West, SDWG historian, remembers a bold initiative to charter squadrons in the Pine Ridge Reservation. (Read More)
Squadron Commanders Course is Underway
Several members from the South Dakota Wing and North Dakota Wing are currently participating in the Squadron Commanders Course. This course is for new squadron commanders and those wanting to learn more about being a squadron commander. The course covers everything from Commander’s Intent to communication, customs and courtesies, appointing staff, and finance. Capt. Pegelow joined us to talk about how commanders and the Cadet Advisory Counsel work together. Other instructors for this course include Col. Marek, Col. Donley, and Capt. Clement. The goal is to complete this course before the new year.
SDWG Holds Distributed SAREX
South Dakota Wing holds a distributed SAREX tomorrow, Nov. 5. The event will feature squadrons training in their home locations, based on locally-determined operational training priorities. (Read More)
COMMANDER'S COLUMN
I will fly to Maxwell Air Force Base this coming Sunday for the annual Region and Wing Commander’s Course. National HQ pays for travel to this three-day school, which covers a series of topics of value to commanders. (Read More)
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