On Saturday, May 16th, Rep. Koznick graciously recognized the 130th Squadron from Lakeville on the Floor of the House for their selection as the Minnesota Wing Squadron of the Year.   

Congratulations to the 130th cadets who attended Encampment Preparatory School #1 at Camp Ripley this weekend: Scheglowski, Mixter, Rogat, Horton, Z. Cappitelli, Ka. Sublette, Hobbs, and Moening. Extra recognition was earned by Horton and Sublette in the form of being named Honor Cadets for their respective flights. Working on staff/cadre for the activity were Kent, P. Cappitelli, Grundman, and J. Craig. Great Job!

Over 25 members from the 130th attended this year's MN Wing Conference (the most by any unit in the state).  Cadets and seniors alike had a great time listening to the guest speakers, learning in the various breakout sessions, and attending the Military Banquet and Ball.  Several 130th members were recogzined for their acheivements and service to CAP.




Award Winners: 
Capt Tom Fitzhenry - Commander of the Year & Region Lifesaving Award
Lt Col Nick Modders - Stan/Eval Achievement Award
  1st Lt Bonnie Wold - Personnel Achievement Award
2d Lt David Sublette - Recruiting/Retention Achievement Award
The Craig Family - MN Wing Family of the Year
1st Lt James Jagow - Wilbur Coffin Memorial Award for Cadet Programs
C/CMSgt Kellan Grundman - NCR AFSA Cadet NCO of the Year
C/Capt Andrew Carter - Group 4 Cadet of the Year
C/1st Lt Sam Kent - Elected MN Wing Cadet Advisory Council Chair & MN Wing Representative to the NCR CAC.

On 21 December 2013, Capt Tom Fitzhenry relinquished command of the 130th Composite Squadron to Lt James Jagow.  Group Four Commander Lt. Col. Wiskow presided over the ceremony.  Vice Wing Commander Lt Col. Carlson, along with several distinguished members were in attendance.

130th Cadets participated in the second round of CyberPatriot. SM Kevin Mixter is the team's coach.

MAC Fire Training Visit
The Cadets visited the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Fire Station and learned about emergency response procedures. 

The 130th marked a significant milestone by setting a new squadron record with 12 promotions in one week.  This included five cadets who received their Curry Award, the first achievement in the CAP cadet program and a prerequisite for participating in Air Force-assigned missions.  Congratulations to the cadets who worked hard on their promotions, and to the cadet staff for going the extra mile to help cadets meet their own advancement goals.