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23 September
2008
 SAN
ANTONIO, Texas -
The
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Color Guard from the Lackland Cadet Squadron were
honored to march in the Monte Vista’s Historical Associations 4th
of July Parade for the 2nd year in a row. This years
special guest was San Antonio’s Chief of Police, Mr. William P.
McManus. Around 200 Monte Vista’s neighborhood’s adults, kids and dogs
all gathered at the corner of Belknap and Lynwood at 0900 hours. The
parade kicked off promptly at 0930 hours and ended at the Landa Library
grounds for a picnic. Hot dogs, lemonade, and plenty of food were at
hand, even a fruit pie contest for the locals was held with blue, red,
and white ribbons awarded. The local fire department were at hand .
At the Landa Library grounds, a few words by the Monte Vista Historical
Association Parade coordinator and the Chief of Police, thanking
everyone who made this Monte Vista event a success. The Color Guard was
commanded by Cadet/TSgt Nicole Miglis, bearing the American Flag.
Holding the Texas flag was C/CMSgt Kris Kerr. Rifleman duties were
carried out by C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf and C/TSgt Katherine Sommers,
all from the Lackland Color Guard. An additional CAP Color Guard member
performing backup duties was C/AIC Timothy Andre from the Brooks Civil
Air Patrol Squadron. Everyone’s participation helped make this parade
memorable.
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01_(L to R) The Lackland Cadet Honor Guard line up for the start of the
parade. C/TSgt Katherine Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis
(holding the American Flag), C/AIC Timothy Andre, C/CMSgt Kris Kerr
(holding the Texas Flag) , and C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf (riffle).
 (L
to R) C/TSgt Katherine Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding
the American Flag), C/AIC Timothy Andre, C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the
Texas Flag) , and C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf (riffle), with one of the
Monte Vista Neighborhood Association patrons holding the banner.
 (L
to R) Cadets marching in the parade. C/TSgt Katherine Sommers
(riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding the American Flag), C/AIC
Timothy Andre, C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag) , and C/MSgt
Taylor Moellendorf (riffle) with San Antonio’s Chief of Police, Mr.
William P. McManus on right.
 (L
to R) Lackland Cadets marching in the parade. C/TSgt Katherine Sommers
(riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding the American Flag), C/AIC
Timothy Andre, C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag) , and C/MSgt
Taylor Moellendorf (riffle) with San Antonio’s Chief of Police, Mr.
William P. McManus on the left.
 (L
to R) Neighborhood association members posed with the Lackland Cadet
Honor Guard. C/TSgt Katherine Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis
(holding the American Flag), C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag)
, C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf (riffle), and C/AIC Timothy Andre.
 The
Lackland Cadet Honor Guard march to new position. C/TSgt Katherine
Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding the American Flag),
C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag) , C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf
(riffle).
 C/TSgt
Katherine Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding the American
Flag), C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag) , C/MSgt Taylor
Moellendorf (riffle).
 The
Lackland Cadet Honor Guard during the national anthem. C/TSgt Katherine
Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis (holding the American Flag),
C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag), C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf
(riffle).
 (on
R) San Antonio’s Chief of Police, Mr. William P. McManus congratulates
C/TSgt Katherine Sommers (on L) while the other Lackland Cadets look
on. He thanked them for their time and a job well done for their parade
and honor guard performance.
 The
Lackland Honor Guard Cadets take a picture with San Antonio’s Chief of
Police. (L toR) C/TSgt Katherine Sommers (riffle), C/TSgt Nicole Miglis
(holding the American Flag), Chief of Police, Mr. William P. McManus,
C/CMSgt Kris Kerr (holding the Texas Flag) , C/MSgt Taylor Moellendorf
(riffle), and C/AIC Timothy Andre.
 (L
to R) C/TSgt Nicole Miglis, C/CMSgt Kris Kerr, C/TSgt Taylor Moellendorf,
SM/2lt Brian Sommers, SM/2Lt Crystal Sommers, C/AIC Timothy Andre, and
C/TSgt Katherine Sommers.
Article and
photos submitted by
2d
Lt Nancy Kerr
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