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Change of Command ceremony held at Denton Civil Air Patrol Squadron

DENTON, TXFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Denton welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony held April 20, 2015 at the Woolfolk Hangar, 4833 Spartan Drive at the Denton Enterprise Airport. Captain Mark Hammack assumed the top leadership role from outgoing commander Major Steve Robertson.  The ceremony was presided over by Lt Col John Keizer, Commander of the Texas Wing Group VI.

Major Robertson is being appointed the Director of Emergency Services for the Texas Wing. “I am very proud to have served with the finest Cadets and Senior Members in Texas as the Commander of the Nighthawk Composite Squadron in Denton.”, said Robertson.   He added “Our work in Emergency Services has saved lives and our Cadet program shapes America’s next generation of leaders.”

Captain Hammack has served as the squadron’s Deputy Commander for the past year and has also served as the Operations Officer and Emergency Services Officer among other duties.  Captain Hammack stated “I am proud to take on the best Civil Air Patrol squadron in Texas.” He added “We have the Air Force tradition to uphold, an excellent crew of senior members to support our efforts, and an ever-growing corps of cadets.”

The Nighthawk Composite Squadron meets on Monday nights, from 6:30-9 p.m., at the Denton Enterprise Airport.  Information on the squadron may be found at www.dentoncap.org .