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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>COMPLETE THE TRUST TEST BY THURSDAY, AND PRINT OUT CERTIFICATE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Commander's Remarks:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Do you want to learn to fly a drone? Cadets who wish to practice flying one or more of the drones THIS WEEK must complete the online TRUST TEST from the FAA. This is a free test that should only take about 15 minutes to take, and when passed provides a certificate that should be brought to the meeting on September 16th. The free test can be found here: </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white'> </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://trust.modelaircraft.org/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white'>Trust Test</span></a></span><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white'> </span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Cadets and Seniors sign-up for the UBX as soon as possible so we can plan this event. This will be a great opportunity to work on your emergency services skills in the field. This UBX will only be successful if we have a large number of members participating, so sign up today! </span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Cadet’s don’t forget to sign-up for Cyber Patriots so you can represent us in the Wing Competitions. Training will begin soon with SM Natrakul. We have a top notch office space in which to practice, super fast internet and a professional cyber security professional leading our team. Become part of this winning team and sign-up today. </span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1st Lt Dwight Tostenson, </span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Squadron Commander, Mankato Squadron</span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=642 style='width:481.5pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid #D9D9D9 1.0pt;background:#D9D9D9;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Meetings will be in person at: </span></b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>3030 N Airport Rd, Mankato, MN 56001</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p style='margin:0in'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>The Thursday meeting will be at the TacAreo Building at 1900 hrs (7:00 pm). </span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Cadets // ABUs </span></b></p><div style='margin-left:2.25pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:22.4pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.4pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Color Guard - 1815</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.4pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>C/CMSgt Beiswanger (location long term parking lot)</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:22.4pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.4pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Opening Formation - 1900</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.4pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1st Lt. Tostenson</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:22.3pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.3pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Emphasis Item I - 1905</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.3pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Customs & Courtesies - 1st Lt. Tostenson </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:24.0pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:24.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Training Block I - 1915</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:24.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Drone Flying - Major Winstead & Major Fritzhenry </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:22.3pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.3pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Training Block II - </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>2000</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:22.3pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Communications & Radio’s - Lt. West & C/CMSgt Kotasek</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Closing Formation - 2050</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1st Lt. Tostenson </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Seniors // ABUs / Corporate </span></b></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:23.9pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:23.9pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Opening Formation - 1900</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:23.9pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1st Lt Tostenson</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:17.15pt'><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:17.15pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Emphasis Item I - 1905</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;height:17.15pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Customs & Courtesies - 1st Lt. Tostenson </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Training Block I - 1915</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Drone Flying - Major Winstead & Major Fritzhenry </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Training Block II - 2000</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Communications & Radio’s - Lt. West & C/CMSgt Kotasek</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Closing Formation - 2050</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;border-right:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1st Lt. Tostenson </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='margin-left:6.0pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='border:solid black 1.0pt;padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Announcements</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>All Testing</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - Requested by Tuesday Evening 2359H. No exceptions. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Annual Inventory</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - We will be doing our annual inventory on September 18 from 1300 to 1600 hrs (1 pm to 4 pm) to coincide with the Achievement Saturday activities. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Achievement Saturday</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - September 18th, 2021, 1300 to 1600 hrs (1pm to 4 pm). We will be working on what is needed for completion for the next promotion. All newer cadets, we will be having a training session on eServices to help you navigate the site for promotions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Squadron Fall Apparel Order:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> Due by September 20th, 2021. Check your email for the ordering instructions. T<span style='background:white'>he orders will be completed 2-3 weeks after that. Each person that orders is responsible for picking up their own orders at United Team Elite in North Mankato. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>UBX - Squadron Unit Base Activity - </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>October 9th, 2021. We would like to have as many cadets and seniors attend as possible. Please use the attached link to sign up. </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2WSTFiw0kA_Fx1UfKmxj0yhe5JCwKe3I7fwRCexvEcTM1XQ/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2WSTFiw0kA_Fx1UfKmxj0yhe5JCwKe3I7fwRCexvEcTM1XQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>MLA - Seniors </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Senior Staff Applications for the 2021 Minnesota Leadership Academy are now open! MLA is 20-24 October 2021 at Camp Ripley. We are looking for class instructors, school advisors, and HQ staff. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Kwik Trip Cards </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>- More $100 cards are available. Contact Lt Col Peters at 507-327-0362 or </span><a href="mailto:jopeters@hickorytech.net"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>jopeters@hickorytech.net</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> to coordinate. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>CyberPatriot</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - Cadets participating in this year’s competition will need a CAPF 60-80 to register. Give the completed form to 1st Lt West. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'> </span><a href="https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6080_Permission_Slip_6DEA6DC6D05D1.pdf"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'>CAPF 60-80 link</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>.</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Cadet Orientation Flights</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - Contact/text SM Wittenburg at +1 (319) 929-0445 or </span><a href="mailto:Madison.Wittenburg@outlook.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Madison.Wittenburg@outlook.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> if interested. She will be the orientation pilot this week. Priority is given to those that have never had one or those getting close to 18 years old.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Color Guard - </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Those interested in joining Colorguard should contact C/SMSgt Beiswanger, for more information. Colorguard practice starts at 1815 (6:15 pm). </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Mankato Squadron Tan T-Shirt - </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>If interested, we have tan t-shirts with the squadron logo on them that can be worn under the ABU’s. If you are interested, they are $12.00 each. Please see 2nd Lt. Mader if you are interested.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Squadron YouTube Channel</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> - One of our staff members has set up a YouTube channel. It is a tool</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'> to help show you where to find things like Online Testing and Testing Request Forms. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'>Link: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUUAmjm_WC6oCfbdI5dzlA"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4A86E8'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUUAmjm_WC6oCfbdI5dzlA</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>C/CMSgt Alex Mayo, CAP</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Mankato Composite Squadron Cadet Deputy Commander </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>(C) 507-340-6147</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>(E) ajam32904@gmail.com</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="http://GoCivilAirPatrol.com">http://GoCivilAirPatrol.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="http://mncap.org">http://mncap.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>