May 5, 2024

Col. Robert M. Dorning
Wing Headquarters
Alabama Wing

Robert Merrill Dorning, 85 passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was born April 6, 1939 in Athens, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Dorning; daughters: Deborah Dorning and Susan Dorning. His parents, Robert A. Dorning and Bertha M. Dorning along with his sister Laurette Dorning Frisbee preceded him in death.

Robert attended Central Park Grammar School and Ensley High School and took several courses at UAB.

He was employed by Liberty National Life Insurance Company on August 12, 1957 and left in December of 1985. He then was self-employed from 1986 – 1988. He started work with the City of Birmingham as a PC Technician from February 1988 until his retirement in December of 2011.

While working at Liberty National he joined the Alabama National Guard in 1960 and was called to active duty to Dreux Airbase France from 1961 – 1962. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1974 and served in many positions including; Squadron Commander, Group Commander, Deputy Wing Commander and was appointed Wing Commander in 1981 – 1986. He was still a member of the Alabama Wing at his death. Robert received many awards and commendations during this period having served for 50 years.

He served as a Deacon and Treasurer for Belview church of Christ and Pine Lane church of Christ for many years until his death.

May 5, 2024

1st Lt. Jack G. McKinney
Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron
West Virginia Wing

Jack Gene McKinney, age 86, of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his home.  Mr. McKinney was born on March 10, 1938 in Petersburg, the son of the late Rodney I McKinney and Marguerite (Davis) McKinney Parsons.  On December 29, 1963, Jack married his lovely wife of 60 years, Virginia Kathryn (Hedrick) McKinney, who survives in Petersburg.

Mr. McKinney was a 1957 graduate of Petersburg High School where he was Drum Major and active in the Boy Scouts, achieving the highest honor of becoming an Eagle Scout.  After high school, Jack joined the National Guard and began working at the Moorefield Skating Rink where he met his wife.  In 1963, he moved to Baltimore, MD with his bride and began to build their life together.  The happy couple welcomed their first child in 1964 and second in 1973.  Jack quickly became involved in his community, joining the Jephthah Lodge #222 AF & AM in 74', the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and in 1976, Job's Daughters International with his daughter, Melissa.

In 1983 Jack moved his family to Omaha, NE where he began a new career with AT&T until his retirement in 1995.  The family then moved back to Petersburg where Jack continued to stay busy in his community.  He was an active member of the Civil Air Patrol, Burlington United Methodist Auxiliary, serving as corresponding secretary for 25 years, member of the Petersburg Masonic Lodge #145, Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #146, and active member in the choir of the churches he attended, including the Potomac Highland Men's Choir.  He was a member of the Main St. United Methodist Church and most recently, attended Hedrick's Chapel.   Jack never stopped learning new things, he enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, and was proficient in working on computers.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by: a daughter, Melissa (McKinney) Lambros of Maysville, WV; a son Michael G McKinney of Omaha, NE; a sister, JoAnn (McKinney) Kiner (Adren) of Geneva, OH; 2 brothers, John McKinney (Val) of Newport News, VA; Frank McKinney of Nutter Fort, WV; 3 Grandchildren, Alissa Lambros of Aberdeen, MD; Stephanie (Lambros) Combs (Joshua) of Weirton, WV; Hunter M. McKinney of Omaha, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.   He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances (McKinney) Rikard.

May 5, 2024

Lt. Col. Robert T. Colby
Langley Composite Squadron
Virginia Wing

The Hon. Robert "Bob" T.S. Colby, a longtime Alexandria resident, passed away April 16 at age 95 at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He was an Alexandria General District Court judge for more than 40 years.

Judge Colby served in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring with the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve. He flew planes as a private pilot and taught future pilots as an aviation educator.

For many years, he was a member of the Advisory Council Board with the Alexandria Chapter of The Salvation Army.

Judge Colby is survived by his wife Lynn Julia (LJ) Pendlebury Colby, daughters Susan Colby Hedrick (Springfield, VA), Wendy Colby (Airville, PA), Alyce Austin Horwat (Lewis Center, OH), Angela Scudder Colby (Westbrook, CT), and Ellen Pruschowsky (Sterling, VA). He was the grandfather of 11, and a great- grandfather to many.

Judge gives up gavel

Very confusing, but that was the place to go!

We have a few tests to be completed, but aiming for 10 badges to be awarded.

If you are searching for results of the rocketry tests taken in either the Old LMS or in AXIS, go to the 'Past Results' module in the Old LMS.

If you are looking for someplace to enter results of tests taken on paper, there is no place to enter it.

Congratulations to your cadets on completing part or all of the model rocketry program!

Same question - We just finished launching and I (as Admin officer) need to prepare a list of who has completed what test.

There's any number of reasons for automatic termination, including failure to maintain a satisfactory academic school record (CAPR 35-3, para 3a(5)) and voluntary resignation (35-3, para 3a(8 )), but a voluntary needs to be signed / initiated by the member.  Those cadets who are not returning or are transferred out of the class seem to be in the latter category.

Also failure to progress,  the "three meeting rule," or misconduct are additional not-for-cause reasons to terminate (para 3b, c or d). You could probably make a misconduct 2B stick on the disrespect issue, but you really need to have documentation of the behaviors and actions leading up to the termination (corrections, counseling, etc) to be an "open and shut" termination for Misconduct.

Honestly: if they're not renewing (ie. leaving the class, not coming back next year) its probably OK to just let their membership run out (is the renewal in the fall?).   However, from a strictly administrative standpoint (ie. you want to make sure one of your volunterary leavers doesn't get accidentally renewed in the fall), its probably a good idea. That keeps everything above board.

We are an in-school squadron so my cadets are enrolled in CAP class. The school pays for their membership.
As we draw near the end of the year, a few cadets have told that they will not be in CAP next year, and one more got transferred out of the class in January.
My question is, should I file a 2b, or just let their memberships run out? 3 of the cadets have shown disrespect directly to me, the CC, and are failing several classes, so I will 2b them anyway.
Thoughts?

There is no template for the annual unit history. Here are examples, in varied formats: https://cawghistory.cawgcap.org/collections/show/1

Thanks, great answer !