CIVIL AIR PATROL JOINS IN PRACTICE SEARCH, RESCUE

First Lieutenant Fred Brown led a group of senior members and cadets a in practice search and rescue mission at Lake Pomme de Terre in Southwest Missouri on Aug. 24. Brown is the commander of the Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) Cape Girardeau Composite Squadron.

Brown and his personnel were assigned as a ground team during the simulated exercises. The primary purpose of these training exercises is to provide field experience and to give the teams practice so as to enhance their knowledge and skills when needed in a real life situation where potential lives are at stake.

In addition to search and rescue missions, the civilian volunteers of CAP provide emergency services, civil defense and humanitarian aid.

The Patrol celebrates its 50th anniversary of service to the community this year.

Anyone interested in more information about CAP or the benefit of volunteer membership can call Brown at 651-4209.