SD Cadet Teams Compete at Region

Two teams from South Dakota Wing competed in CAP's recent North Central Region Cadet Competition at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN. Lincoln County Composite Squadron, Tea, and Rushmore Composite Squadron, Rapid City, represented South Dakota in the highly competitive event, which included teams from six of the seven states in CAP' North Central Region

The competition features a range of events drawn from the CAP cadet program, such as indoor and outdoor presentations of the colors, standard drill, physical fitness, a team leadership problem, service project report, and uniform inspection.

Lincoln County Composite Squadron placed first in the Indoor Presentation event, excelling at indoor color guard presentation of the colors.

"These multi-event competitions all focus on leadership and teamwork in various ways," said Col Michael Marek, CAP's South Dakota Wing Commander. "The competitions are filled with spirit, including teams supporting each other as they demonstrate excellent in events related to the foundations of the CAP cadet program."

Marek noted that, unlike previous years, there will be no national cadet competition this year, a very expensive undertaking, as the national organization adjusts priorities.