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Group III – one of seven major subcommands within Texas Wing – covers from Addison in the North to Waco in the South, Grand Prarie in the West to Mesquite in the East. Nine squadrons in all.
The Group is responsible for the Civil Air Patrol squadrons and operations within its area as defined above. The Group is responsible to the Civil Air Patrol Corporation and the Texas Wing commander for ensuring that corporate objectives, policies, and operational directives are effectively executed within the Group. The Group commander represents the Texas Wing commander within the Group.
Fully staffed with qualified and competent personnel, Group III focuses on supporting its squadrons, exercising supervisory functions on the squadrons' training, readiness and operations. Group III staff members represent Texas Wing as hands-on representatives, at the service of the squadrons.

Photo by SM Clayton Smith of Dallas Composite Squadron
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Safety Briefing Conference Call

NewsFor those who need a safety briefing, our safety officer has arranged a conference call for 25 January 2012 at 19:30 hours. Read more for the details.

A PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND Q&A SESSION WITH CHUCK NORRIS

NewsIn 2007, Chuck Norris along with a camera crew visited the troops in Iraq. His goal was to personally meet and thank as many service men and women as possible. Mr. Norris chose to visit isolated areas that were not regularly visited. This documentary follows him on his tour and highlights his encounters with America's brave troops.

*** A PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND Q&A SESSION WITH CHUCK NORRIS ***

Red Ribbon Week at Redbird Squadron

NewsRed Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the U.S., promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles. The members Redbird Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron decided to make and launch rockets as a special activity the last weekend of October as part of the observance of Red Ribbon Week.

CAP bid for Lightspeed Aviation Foundation grant adds video

NewsCivil Air Patrol’s candidacy in the 2011 Lightspeed Aviation Foundation gift and grant program has been boosted by a video summarizing the organization’s core missions and achievements

Blacksheep Squadron birthday!

Personal Protective Measures - DHS

NewsNew download available that will assist you in thinking through your Personal Protective Measures.

New photo album created

NewsSeparate photo album created for the Group III site

New documents and supplements posted from Texas Wing

Downloads6 new documents were posted to the Group 3 website today. They are available in the Texas Wing area of our downloads section

Photo album from 2011 LESA

NewsPictures are available in the Photo Gallery for 2011 LESA

Summer Balloon Classic

NewsFollow this link for more information on the --> Summer Balloon Clasic Talon Composite will be down helping out. POC is Lt Col Tex Collins. This is a great way to show support to TX376 and do some good ole fashion AE.
Friday, JULY 22 through Sunday, JULY 24 2011

MidWay Regional Airport ~ Midlothian/Waxahachie, Texas

FREE ADMISSION TO PUBLIC ~ $10.00 Parking per vehicle

($10.00 for one time or full day entry, $15.00 for two day entry)

BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

An AVIATION EXTRAVAGANZA featuring:

HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHES - magnificent, colorful hot air balloons that only the mind could imagine! Enjoy the balloons as they take to the skies at dawn and in the afternoons. Afternoon flights are awesome MASS ASCENSIONS. Morning flights from the field are followed by more balloons flying onto the field from afar featuring TOP RANKED NATIONAL COMPETITORS flying their balloons to COMPETE IN CHALLENGING TASKS right before your eyes! We are proud to be selected by the Balloon Federation of America / HACD to host the TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! How do balloons "race" and compete when they are one with the wind? Come and be amazed by their skill!

Change of Command

News31 May 2011
For immediate Release
30 May 2011
Dallas

Group III of the Civil Air Patrol an Auxiliary of the United States Air Force
held dual change of command ceremonies at Dallas Business Jet facilities conference room.
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