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BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129

Strength of the ation by Dr. Ilana Mor

April 2011

Squadron Commander

Captain Paul Janssen

BARTOW-ETOWAHSQUADRO

Southeast Region Georgia Win

The CAP at’l website is

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

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http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

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Air

Patrol

On 26 March 2011, I had the privilege of attendingthe General Carl A. Spaatz Award Ceremony forCadet Colonel Christiana Loudermilk. This highly prestigious Award is a rare accomplishment since itis only achieved by 1/2 of 1% of all of the Cadets inthe United States. It was truly a history making

event.In addition to meeting old friends and gettingacquainted with new ones, there was one segment ofthe presentation which still resonates in my mind. Itwas a simple sentence said several times by CadetColonel Loudermilk during the Award Ceremony. Inher always humble way, she said this powerfulsentence: “It is not about me”.

Although she had just earned the highest award aCadet can achieve, she kept crediting everybody butherself for her well-deserved award. This is, in myopinion, one of the hallmarks of a great leader.

“It’s not about me” goes back to one of the CoreValues of the Civil Air Patrol— Service Before Self.It is my firm belief that every one of us should makeService Before Self our own personal motto.

However, if it means stepping out of our comfortzone, are we still willing to implement this CoreValue? Are we courageous enough, as we pursueour own big goals, to step forward to lend a helpinghand to others, even if it means being ridiculed byour friends?

It is my firm belief that we can do it. Every one of us

can implement Service Before Self without hesitationor reservation if we can truly say and believe in ourhearts that

IT IS OT ABOUT ME.



The General Carl A. Spaatz Award is Civil Air Patrol’s highest Cadet honor. It is presented to Cadets who havedemonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education.

Cadets qualify for this prestigious award after devoting an average of five years to progress through sixteenachievements in the CAP Cadet Program. Along the way, they develop self-discipline, a strong sense of

personal responsibility, the ability to lead and persuade, and the foundation necessary for pursuing a career inaviation, space, or technology.

The final step a Cadet must complete to earn the Spaatz Award is a rigorous four-part exam consisting of achallenging physical fitness test, an essay exam testing their moral reasoning, a comprehensive written exam onleadership and a comprehensive written exam on aerospace education. Upon passing the Spaatz Award exams,the Cadet is promoted to the grade of Cadet Colonel.

The Spaatz Award is named in honor of Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, the first Chief of Staff of the United States AirForce. One of the giants in the history of airpower, in 1929 Spaatz, together with another pilot, set an importantflight endurance record of 150 hours and 40 minutes in the early days of aviation. During WW II, hecommanded the Allied air campaign against the Nazis. In the Pacific Theater, the atomic bombing of Hiroshimaand Nagasaki took place under his command. After retiring from the Air Force, General Spaatz served as the

first chairman of the Civil Air Patrol National Board.On average, only two Cadets in one thousand earn the Spaatz Award. Since the Award’s inception in 1964,Civil Air Patrol has presented the Spaatz Award to only 1,782 Cadets nation-wide, including only 45 from thestate of Georgia.

Spaatz Cadets are expected to serve as role models for junior Cadets, and become leaders in their communitiesas they enter adulthood. The first recipient of the Spaatz Award, Michigan’s Douglas C. Roach, became a pilotwith the Air Force Thunderbirds.

CARL SPAATZ

First Chief of Staffof the United StatesAir Force and first

Chairman of theCAP National

Board

General Carl A. Spaatz Award Ceremony 26 March 2011

Recipient: C/Colonel Christiana LoudermilkSpecial Guest Presenters: Honorable Phil Gingrey, US Congress, District 11

Colonel Tonya Boylan, Commander, Georgia Wing Civil Air PatrolProgram Narrator: Major Phil Boylan, Commander, Group IVIP Introductions: Lt Col Barry Loudermilk, Commander, GA Legislative SquadronInvocation: Lt Col Alex Mills, Chaplain Rome Composite SquadronPresentation of the General Ira C. Eaker Award for Cadet Lieutenant Colonel: Colonel Tonya Boylan

Presentation of the General Carl A. Spaatz Award for Cadet Colonel: Honorable Phil Gingrey

IRA EAKER

Army Air ForcesGeneral and

advocate of strategic

bombardment duringWorld War II

Guests from GA129:Cadets Cochran, Hicks, Liscomb, Whisler,

Capt Janssen, and Major Mor.

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Cadets and Senior Members Who Attended

Cadets Boylan, Cochran, Drawver, Gonzales,Liscomb, Stephan, Tavegia, Whisler

andSenior Members Captain Maney, Major Mor,

Captain Janssen, and SM Tavegia.

On Friday, 25 March, the TellusMuseum welcomed NASAAstronaut Stephanie Wilson. Ms.Wilson has flown into space threetimes and has worked at theinternational Space Station. Severaltimes during her talk, Ms. Wilsonreferred to the teamwork of all the

crew. She said that the foundationfor success in any assignment isdirectly linked to the high degree ofteamwork of all involved.

Congratulations to the Cadet 2011 Scholarship Recipients from Georgia Wing.

2011 CAP Academic Scholarship Recipients: Civil Air Patrol awards these scholarships in amounts varyingfrom $1,000 to $5,000 to support CAP members with their collegiate studies.

2011 CAP Flight Scholarship RecipientsCivil Air Patrol awards these scholarships to support CAP members earn their FAA private pilot’s license.

2011 USAFA Prep School ominations

These recommendations are forwarded to the United States Air Force Academy for the one slot that theAcademy’s Preparatory School holds for a deserving CAP cadet.

The complete list of 2011 Scholarship Recipients is athttp://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/library/scholarships/2011_winners.cfm

Carson Horne GA112 $2,000.00Lousine Agasarkisian GA045 $1,000.00

Michael Chickvary GA043James Curlee GA045

James Curlee GA045

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Your actions speak so loud that I can not hear what you are saying .Model the behavior you want to see in others.

Leadership is not as much about you as it is about the group you lead . A true leader is the one that the people choose.

It’s not the position. A manager is in a position of authority.This does not necessarily mean that the manager is a leader.The manager may be a boss.

Find the strength in others.Who is your “bottom-line” man or woman?Who are your organizers?

Know what others need from you. Build trust . Listen—make emotional deposits. Have an open door policy. Get feedback . Motivate through games and contests. Know when and how to discipline. Always remember that the reason that people succeed.

It is because they tie themselves to the solution.

With Pacific Areas Under Tsunami Watch, Basic Steps Can Save LivesFollowing the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in March, areas across the Pacific are under tsunamiwatches and warnings. For those in coastal areas, the following are guidelines for what you should do if a tsunamiis likely in your area:

• Turn on your radio to learn if there is a tsunami warning—if an earthquake occurs and you are in a coastalarea.

• Move inland to higher ground immediately and stay there.

• Stay away from the beach. Never go down to the beach to watch a tsunami come in. If you can see the wave,you are too close to escape it.

• CAUTIO - If there is noticeable recession in water away from the shoreline, this is ature's tsunami

warning and it should be heeded. You should move away immediately

For more information on tsuanamis and what steps to take before, during, and after a tsunami and for

ongoing tsunami updates, visit www.FEMA.gov.

On 24 March, Cadets and Senior Members had a special treat. Ms. AvaleeDeVries, C/Amn Matthew Gonzales’ Mom, came to the Squadron to sharethe highlights of the trip to Israel that she and Matthew had just taken.

Many thanks to Mrs. Wendy Hayman, C/2Lt Jesse Hayman’s Mom,for visiting the Squadron on 31 March to share her “real-life”management and training expertise.

TOOLS TO USE WHE YOU WORK WITH OTHERS

(Article Contributed by C/A1C Caleb Whisler)

Many thanks to Lt Col Card forsharing his real-world teambuilding

scenarios with GA129.

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From 11—13 March, Cadets andSenior Officers from GA129, LtCard from GAWG, and 1LtPalafox from GA090 participatedin a challenging and fun-filledCadet Leadership TrainingWeekend at the Catoosa NationalGuard Training Facility. Team

Nascar (led by Team LeaderC/2Lt Hicks) and the BravoBlackbirds (led by Team LeaderC/2L t Jones ) compe tedthroughout the weekend to seewhich team would emergevictorious, a victory eventuallywon by the Bravo Blackbirdswith 326 points to 288 points.Included in the competition wereRotation Stations which required

prob lem sol ving th rou ghteambuilding, a Quiz Bowl, Cut-

Throat Human Chess, a UniformInspection, a Drill-Off, creating ateam Jodie, Instantaneous DrillResponse, the Shuttle Run, andLand Mines. Everyone workedwell together, and all agreed thatthis was a very successfulweekend that should definitely berepeated in the future.

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This could be YOU!!!

With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot

Happy flying!

Over the next few months, Lieutenant Ovens and I will be teaching CAP’s Model Rocketry curriculum. Atthe end of this program, cadets that successfully meet all requirements will earn CAP’s Model RocketryBadge for their uniforms. CAP’s Model Rocketry Program is divided into three separate phases and we will

be covering these phases at our aerospace meetings.

The first phase that we will complete is the Redstone Phase. The Redstone phase is named after the rocketthat launched America’s first two astronauts into space. We will begin with a lesson on rocketry historyincluding Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the father of space travel, Hermann Oberth, Robert Goddard, and Wernervon Braun. Cadets will then build two rockets that we can fly at the squadron. These will be simple rockets

powered by alka-seltzer, air, or rubber bands.

Phase two is the Titan Phase. We will again start with a lesson and test and then move on to building twomore rockets. These two rockets will be powered by solid rocket motors. These rockets will fly to severalhundred feet altitude and will not be flown at the squadron. One rocket may be built from a kit, and thesecond rocket will be a replica of an actual historical rocket.

The final phase will be the Saturn Phase. The Saturn phase will again begin with a lesson and test. We willthen build two more rockets. Both will again be powered by solid rocket engines. The two rockets may bea multi-stage rocket, or a payload carrying rocket, or a rocket with a glider attachment.

I look forward to flying some rockets this summer!

Additional information about CAP’s Model Rocketry Program is available in CAPR 50-20.

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The PGM-11 Redstone was the first large American ballistic missile.A short-range surface-to-surface rocket, it was in active service withthe U.S. Army in West Germany from June 1958 to June 1964 as partof NATO’s Cold War defense of Western Europe. It was also thefirst missile to launch a live nuclear bomb, detonated in a 1958Pacific Ocean weapons test.

A direct descendant of the German V-2 rocket, the missile was thefoundation for the Redstone rocket family. It was developed by ateam of predominantly German rocket engineers relocated to theUnited States after World War II as part of Operation Paperclip.Redstone’s prime contractor was the Chrysler Corporation.

For its role as a field artillery theater ballistic missile, Redstoneearned the moniker “the Army’s Workhorse.” It was retired by theU.S. in 1964. (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Redstone No. CC-56, Cape Canaveral, Florida, September 17, 1958.

The Saturn rocket evolved from the idea of clustering anumber of Jupiter engines around Redstone and Jupiter

propellant tanks to build a large launch vehicle. TheDepartment of Defense’s Advanced Research ProjectAgency (ARPA) gave its approval to develop such astructure in August 1958, and development of the three-stage Saturn 1 began in December 1959.The first Saturn 1B suborbital flight took place onFebruary 26, 1966 with an unmanned Apollo spacecraftas payload. On October 11, the Saturn 1B successfullylaunched the crewed Apollo 7, the only piloted missionthat used a Saturn 1 vehicle.Designed under the guidance of Wernher von Braun,the three-stage Saturn V would be the largestoperational launch vehicle ever built, which was neededto propel a human crew to the Moon. (NASA)

Titan was a family of U.S.

expendable rockets used between1959 and 2005. A total of 368rockets of this family werelaunched, including all the ProjectGemini manned flights of the mid-1960s. Titans were part of theAmerican intercontinental ballisticmissile deterrent until the late1980s, and lifted other Americanmilitary payloads as well ascivilian agency intelligence-gathering satellites. Titans alsowere used to send highly

successful interplanetary scientific probes to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus, and Neptune.

(Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)



APRIL BIRTHDAYSHappy Birthday to C/A1C Michael Stratford and C/AB Fletcher Law

APRIL

8-10 April Georgia Wing Annual Conference @ Hilton Atlanta NorcrossEvery member of the Georgia Wing—whether Cadet or SeniorMember—is encouraged to register and attend this conference.Registration applications are on the Georgia Wing site at

http://www.gawg.cap.gov/.

23 April Mitchell Ceremony for C/2Lt Brandon Jones10:00 a.m. @ the Rome Composite Squadron

29 April—1 May BCT @ The Catoosa National Guard Training FacilityHosted by the Rome Composite Squadron

MAY 5 May United Way Event6 May March of Dimes 2 mile walk @ Delinger Park, Cartersville

13—15 May Resaca JUE

11—12 June Tellus Museum—Rockfest26 June—2 July Georgia Wing Encampment @ Robbins AFB

For details go to http://www.gaencampment2011.org

JULY8 July—16 July National Glider Flight Academy Location: Rome, GA

Cost: $1,000. Minimum age: 14 at the start of the activity.At the Glider Flight Academies, all the basic to advanced skills andground instruction leading toward your private glider rating areincluded.

2011 Professional Development Course Schedule

DATE COURSE LOCATIO

16 -17 April TLC Loganville/Walton County14-15 May ICS 300 Dobbins ARB11-12 June SLS/CLC Macon9-10 July TLC Macon13-14 August ICS 400 Macon10-11 September UCC Dobbins ARB8-9 October SLS/CLC Dobbins ARB

Applications to these courses are done on CAP Form 17 sent to Wing HQ.

Deadline for all courses is 10 business days prior to the course.

Course Directors and Instructors are needed for all of these courses.

Teaching is one way to get credit for professional development advancement.If interested, please let me know ASAP at [email protected] Jeff Arnold, GAWG Professional Development Officer

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April 2011— (ote...Just For April, Weeks 3 & 4 have been switched.)

Senior Member Meeting (Tuesday evening — Week 2 @ 1900 hrs)

Cadet Staff Meeting (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1800 hrs)

For details speak with

Color Guard CommanderC/CMSgt Danny Carpenter

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander

C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

WEEK Begin1800End1900

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CORECURRICULUM

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ALTERNATECURRICULUM

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CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

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WeekendActivities

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BDUs

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ColorGuard

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SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)

Testing

Leadership

TLPProperty

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(Announcements) 8—10 AprilGAWG

Conference

TWO

PT Gear

14 April

CadetStaff

Meeting

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)

PT Safety Pledge Safety

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BDUs

21 April

DrillTeam

Practice

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATIONPromotions/Awards

C/OATH D & C (20 min)(time permitting)

Character

DevelopmentGroup

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TLPGoal Setting

(Announcements) 23 AprilMitchell

Ceremony

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Blues

28 April

ESTraining

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C

AE Current

Events

Aerospace

Education(Rocketry)

TLPAE

(Announcements) 29 April—1 MayBCT

Practice

Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with ES Officer Captain Maney

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Gates urges new Air Force leaders to think creatively

Posted 3/7/2011 Updated 3/8/2011 by John D. Banusiewicz, American Forces Press Service

3/7/2011 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urged Air Force Academy cadets here March 4 to have the courage to speak up as they move forward as the next generation of

military leaders.

"As officers, you will need to show great flexibility, agility, resourcefulness and imagination," Secretary Gates said."Because your Air Force will face different kinds of conflict than it has prepared for during the past six decades, itwill need leaders who think creatively and decisively in the manner of Air Force legends like Billy Mitchell, Hap

Arnold, Bernard Schriever and John Boyd.

"You will need to challenge conventional wisdom and call things as you see them to subordinates and superiorsalike," he added.

Accountabi li ty is another impor tant quality for leaders, the secretary told the cadets.

"Great leaders embrace accountability in all they do, and are willing to accept criticism from within or outside theirorganization," Secretary Gates said. "Holding leaders to a high standard of performance and ethics is a credit to the

Air Force. But to meet that standard going forward, you must have the discipline to cultivate integrity and moral

courage from here at the Academy, and then from your earliest days as a commissioned officer.

"Those qualities do not suddenly emerge fully developed overnight, or as a revelation after you have assumedimportant responsibilities," the secretary continued. "They have their roots in small decisions you will make here andearly in your career and must be strengthened all along the way. And you must always ensure that your moralcourage serves the greater good, that it serves what is best for the nation and our highest values, not a particularprogram or ego or service parochialism."

Secretary Gates thanked the cadets for choosing the military path in a time of war, knowing they would be at war.

"For my part," he said, "know that I feel personally responsible for each and every one of you, as if you were myown sons and daughters, and will for as long as I am secretary of defense. My only prayer is that you serve withhonor and return home safely."

The secretary plans to retire this year, and told the cadets that today's visit to the Air Force Academy would be hislast as defense secretary. After his speech, Secretary Gates, the former president of Texas A&M University, taughta political science seminar and a class on the politics of national security.

EWS FROM

OUT OF THE BLUE

The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air

Patrol. Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison to

CAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring us

information of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.

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C-5s provide 'muscle' for helicopter swap-out missions to Afghanistan

Posted 3/4/2011 Updated 3/4/2011 by Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

3/4/2011 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- The Air Force's biggest airlifter -- the C-5 Galaxy -- and the Airmen who maintain and fly them are part of a U.S. Transportation Command "multi-modal" effort to move Army

helicopters to Afghanistan.

The operation under way in Western Europe features two C-5B and two C-5M Super Galaxies and crew andmaintenance Airmen from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del., according to officials at the Tanker

Airlift Control Center here. The C-5s are airlifting approximately 3,300 tons of cargo -- mainly Army helicopters thatinclude the CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 Black Hawk and OH-58 Kiowa.

USTRANSCOM officials apply the term "multi-modal" to the movement of passengers and cargo by more than onemode of transportation. In this operation, commercial ships carry equipment and helicopters for the Army's 159thCombat Aviation Brigade to Western Europe, and from there C-5s carry the cargo to Afghanistan. At the same time,equipment and helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade are flown back to Western Europe from

Afghanistan and then reloaded on ships back to the United States.

Overall, TACC officials said, the C-5s are moving more than 170 helicopters in this operation.

The C-5 can carry more than any other airlifter, according to an Air Force fact sheet. It has the ability to carry 36

standard pallets and up to 81 troops simultaneously. The Galaxy also carries all of the Army's air-transportable

combat equipment, including such bulky items as its 74-ton mobile scissors bridge (or helicopters) from the United

States to any theater of combat on the globe. It can also carry outsize and oversize cargo intercontinental ranges

and can take off or land in relatively short distances.

In terms of getting this overall effort done, TRANSCOM is the key to success, according to its commander, said

Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, the TRANSCOM commander.

In a February speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, General McNabb said, "No other nation

can do what we do." He noted how the service portions of USTRANSCOM work together: Air Mobility Command,

the Military Sealift Command and the Army's Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

In discussing the multi-modal concept, General McNabb said, "What we've found, like the rest of the industry, is that

if you can figure out how to do this inter-modally, you can figure out where I can go commercially, and then where I

need to go militarily, or I can go surface or air, depending on the threat."

This allows planners to ensure they are taking care of war-fighters while delivering people, supplies and equipment

in the most cost-efficient manner, General McNabb said.

(U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs and Capt. Justin Brockhoff from TACC Public Affairs contributed to

this report.)

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Did you know that attitude plays a huge part in our everyday life? It’s true! Most people think

of ‘good attitude’ and ‘bad attitude’ but there’s much more than that. Let’s take PT, for instance. I

have the attitude that I’d never be able to run the mile with our cadets. I have a ‘failure’ attitude

and a pre-conceived notion that tells me that is impossible. What if I had the attitude that if I’d

run a little every day, that someday I’d be able to run with the cadets? I certainly don’t think I’d

ever be able to keep up, but with the right attitude and some work, I might just be able tocomplete a mile run.

The same goes for testing. Civil Air Patrol presents some pretty in-depth material for our

cadets. That material comes with some pretty tough tests! If a cadet or senior member has the

attitude ‘Oh I could NEVER pass that test’, they won’t! They’ll fail every time!

So how can we change our attitudes? First, do away with negative words and replace them with

words of hope! Instead of ‘I could never lose 20 lbs’, think ‘If I am careful what I eat and get a

little exercise each day, I know I can lose weight’. Instead of ‘I’ll never be able to pass the 2 nd

Aerospace Module test’, think ‘I’ll break it into sections and learn a little each week until the

information is clear to me’. Second, surround yourself with upbeat and positive thinking people!

We’ve all heard the term ‘Misery loves company’ and ‘Birds of a feather flock together’. Both are

true! Seek out people who have a good attitude and learn from them.When my children were small, I used to read them the story of ‘The Little Engine that Could’.

When the engine got to a very steep hill and the going got tough, he said ‘I think I can, I Think I

can, I THINK I can’ and he did. Going down the other side his chant turned to ‘I KNEW I could!’

What do you whisper to yourself?

Let’s change ‘I can’t’ to, I’m willing to try. Let’s say ‘What can I do to help you succeed?’ Let’s

smile when things are tough and expect them only to get better! Let’s be honest with ourselves

and come face to face with our attitudes and get on the right track to tomorrow.

Charles Swindoll, author, educator, radio preacher, and founder of Insight for Living , said:The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. The remarkable thing iswe have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot

change our past… we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. Wecannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have,and that is our attitude… I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90%how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our attitudes.

~

So today I’m changing my attitude and going for that weight loss!

What goal are you going to set? With the right attitude, you should be able to achieve it.

Assistant Testing OfficerDrug Demand Reduction OfficerAssistant Public Affairs Officer

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On the Bright Side By Senior Member Diane Tavegia



CAP SAFETY PLEDGEAs a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself andothers, and to prevent the loss of, or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my

activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our

Missions for America.

With 2Lt John Ovens, Squadron Safety Officer & C/2Lt Monica Hicks, C/Safety Officer

The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.

ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.

My name is Doug Copp, and I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team

International (ARTI), the world’s most experienced rescue team. The information in this article will save

lives in an earthquake.

I have crawled inside 875 collapsed buildings, worked with rescue teams from 60 countries, founded

rescue teams in several countries, and I am a member of many rescue teams from many countries. I was

the United ations expert in Disaster Mitigation for two years, and have worked at every major disasterin the world since 1985, except for simultaneous disasters.

The first building I ever crawled inside of was a school in Mexico City during the 1985 earthquake. Every

child was under his/her desk. Every child was crushed to the thickness of their bones. They could have

survived by lying down next to their desks in the aisles. It was obscene—unnecessary.

Simply stated, when buildings collapse, the weight of the ceilings falling upon the objects or furniture

inside crushes these objects, leaving a space or void next to them - OT under them. This space is what I

call the ‘triangle of life’. The larger the object, the stronger, the less compact. The less the object

compacts, the larger the voice, the greater the probability that the person who is using this void for safety

will not be injured. The next time you watch collapsed buildings on television, count the ‘triangles’ you

see formed. They are everywhere. It is the most common shape, you will see, in a collapsed building.1. Do not get under objects like desks or cards. They are crushed.

2. Curl up into a fetal position. You can surive in a smaller void.

3. Wooden buildings are the safest type of construction. Wood is flexible and moves with the force of

the earthquake.

4. If in bed, roll off the bed and lie next to the bed.

5. If you can’t get out, lie down and curl up in the fetal position next to a sofa or large chair.

6. ever go under a doorway or under the stairs.

7. Get near the outer walls of buildings or outside of them, if possible.

8. Do not stay inside your vehicle. Get out and sit or lie next to the vehicle.

9. Paper does not compact. Large voids are found surrounding stacks of paper.

10. Using the ‘triangle of life’ as a survival method, should ensure the safety of most people caught incatastrophe.

Source ARTI http://www.amerrescue.org/

American Rescue Team International ARTI is said to be the World's most experiencedrescue team and disaster management-mitigation organization.

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ALCON:

GA 014 Griffin Composite Squadron will be will be assisting local agencies in hosting the traveling VietnamMemorial Wall in Griffin, 26-30 May 2011, over the Memorial Day weekend. We have been tasked with

providing security for the wall proper and the various static displays. Also, we will be manning the database of

names on the wall in order to assist visitors with locating the names of their loved ones. Additionally, we will beresponsible for keeping the area clean.

The wall will arrive and be assembled 26 May. Our operations will begin with a skeleton crew at the wall arrival26 May. A full complement of personnel will be required from 27 May 0700 thru 30 May 24:00. The City ofGriffin has designated an entire sports field approximately 100 yards from the wall for CAP only. All CAP

personnel will operate from this field as a base of operations. All CAP personnel are invited to bivouac on sitefor part or all of the duration of this event. The City of Griffin will be providing electricity and bathroomfacilities.

REQUEST: Personnel and equipment.

We are needing at least 100 motivated cadets and/or senior members, to rotate in and out of this event in order tosuccessfully complete this mission. Most will not be able to remain on site for the entire event, so we request thatthose wishing to participate please contact me as soon as possible so that I can begin filling out the schedule.

Please give your name, rank, unit, CAP I.D. and the times you will be available. If you are qualified to act asPIO please let me know as we are expecting both local and regional media to attend. If you want to participate,

please contact 1Lt. Bill Reynolds at: [email protected] , or by phone at 678-858-5097

If you have any large tents that could be used to house Comm. or Admin., they would be helpful.

What to bring:Personal tent and sleeping bagPersonal hygiene suppliesFood sufficient for your stay (stoves are o.k. but no camp fires)Personal chairAny CAP regulation uniform is acceptable (BDU preferred). Uniform must be clean, proper and in good repair.CAPF60GA 014 will be providing some meals, snacks and drinks.

This event is in most ways to be treated as though it were a funeral. There will be a very somber atmosphere.Military bearing will be expected at all times when on duty. Duty cycles are expected to be approximately 2hrs.For those manning posts and longer for those staffing non-security positions. Security staff will be strictly non-confrontational and will simply observe and advise the Spalding County Sheriff’s Department personnel on

patrol.

Remember that part of being a member of Civil Air Patrol, is to pay respect and honor to those heroes that havegiven so much for you to have the privilege of being an American. This event provides an opportunity for you toshow your honor and gratitude, while providing a great service to the community.

It is my hope that we will have CAP members from around GA Wing come help during this event.

Additional information can be found at our web site at: http://www.griffincap.org/cadet/the_wall.html

For those studying for the Wright Brother's Milestone Achievement exam, the Rome Composite Squadron hascreated this study material to help pass the test! It is EXCELLENT!

http://www.facebook.com/l/9d610/romecap.org/documents/leadership2000/Ch_3.pdf

Achievement FourMILESTOE

C/SSgtORVILLE &WILBUR WRIGHT

First men to achieve powered, controlled, sustainedheavier-than-air flight



The applications for the 2011 GAWG Summer Encampment are NOW available. Go to http://

www.gaencampment2011.org/. You will be directed to step-by-step instructions on completing and submittingyour application. Make sure you read the directions carefully, and follow them exactly to secure your spot in thisexciting encampment.

A complete packing list for the encampment will appear soon on the web site, along with other relevantinformation and documents, so check the site often, so you'll be aware of any news or updates.

1. In the past year we’ve seen a higher than average trend of cadet injuries arising from the shuttle runevent in the cadet physical fitness test (CPFT). Because the President’s Council on Physical Fitnessand Sports (which publishes guidelines for the Presidents’ Challenge / CPFT) has not seen a similarrate of injury in the shuttle run, we’re hopeful that we can reverse this trend by paying closer attentionto the event’s rules and safety considerations.2. Safety Guidelines for the Shuttle Run.a. Floor Surface. Cadets should participate in the shuttle run on a sports surface such as an indoor oroutdoor track, basketball court, or tennis court. If a sports surface is not available, a wood or vinyl tilefloor may be used. It is important that the floor be clear of dirt, water, or other elements. Never conductthe shuttle run on a carpeted floor.b. Footwear. Cadets must wear sneakers / running shoes. Other footwear is not permitted.c. Slip Prevention. Local leaders need to be mindful that sweat can accumulate on the floor surface.Towels or dry mops should be used to wipe-up wet spots between runs.d. Ergonomics. The shuttle run involves lots of twisting and bending. As always, if a cadet has aninjury, he or she can be assigned to CPFT Category II and essentially waived from the run (see CAPR52-16, paragraph 2-12).e. Warm-Up. Cold muscles are prone to injury. Therefore, cadets should warm up properly. Werecommend cadets walk briskly and then jog for about 5-10 minutes before beginning their shuttle run

or mile run.f. Video Instruction. Visual learners will want to see the shuttle run in action before attempting theevent. A helpful video is available at www.capmembers.com/shuttlerun.3. If you’ve noticed any special techniques or habits that keep cadets safe during the shuttle run,please let us know by emailing [email protected]. Thank you.

CURT LAFONDDeputy Director for Cadet ProgramsNational Cadet Team 105 South Hansell Street Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332

877.227.9142 x401 [email protected]

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C/Capt Michael Chickvary from the Rome Composite Squadron has been selected to participate

in IACE (part of CAP Special Activities) and travel to Turkey from 16 July—3 August, 2011.

CAP is a member of the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE), which is an organization

designed to promote international understanding, goodwill, and friendship among young people

in different countries who have a common interest in aviation. This is definitely a once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity for C/Capt Chickvary, and we all hope he will share this exciting adventure

with us all when he returns safe and sound.

At the 2011 GAWG Conference, 8—10 April,

the new GAWG patch will be presented.



Tales From A Life Traveler

With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer

& C/2Lt Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

CHATTER, CHATTER EVERYWHERE ot ow, I’m Texting Someone More Important

When the classmates were told to be quiet, theyswitched to texting each other on their cell phones.When Carlos tried to join their conversation, they justsmirked at his remarks and then laughed over eachother’s text messages.

The evening at the Squadron ended poorly. When itwas time for questions, not one Cadet raised his or herhands to engage in a discussion of that night’sAerospace topic. Throughout the entire evening, thedistractions of the cell phones, MP3 player, and laptop

prevented the Cadets from focusing on and participatingin the evening’s training.

Unfortunately electronic devices are often used as away to exclude others. In the Case Study, there is nodoubt that the way they were used at the Squadron andat school was disrespectful and meant to excludeCarlos. Fortunately, in GA129 this has never been thecase.

In many instances, cell phones are invaluable tools.They enable us to be reached anywhere when outsidethe home. They also enable us to call for help, ifneeded. However, it is essential to be respectful whenthcy are used around others. This rule applies to laptopsand MP3 players as well.

LEADERSHIP The ability to guide and direct the actions of others so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,

sometimes a job that they neither want to do nor know how to do.

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C/2Lt Hicks

CAP members shouldalways remember to stay

consistent to the Core Valuesof Integrity, VolunteerService, Excellence, andRespect.

In addition to the many advantages, the use ofelectronic devices in today’s culture has createdmany problems Cell phones, MP3 players, andlaptop computers are very useful tools; however, theway they are used can be harmful, rude, or exclusiveof others.

In the Case Study Chatter, Chatter, Everywhere, themain character Carlos was a Flight Commander inhis Squadron. One evening during openingformation, Carlos had a hard time keeping theattention of his Cadets because they were textingeach other on their cell phones when they thought no

one was looking. One of the Cadets in the Flight puthis MP3 earphones into his ears every time Carlosturned his back, even though it was well-known thatheadphones were against the regulations.

That same night, the Aerospace lesson was presented by the Squadron’s Air Force Reservist. During thelesson, half of the Staff were grouped around alaptop computer in the back. One of the Cadets wastyping rapidly and the others were reading what was

being typed. They whispered throughout the entirelesson. While this discourteous behavior was taking

place, the other half of the Staff members keptentering and leaving the classroom, filling out forms,

and discussing paperwork with the SquadronCommander at one side of the room.

Carlos had difficulty focusing on the speaker’slecture. He thought about his day at school andremembered how much he hated his last class. Threeclassmates, who were seated nearby, talkedconstantly during the teacher’s lecture.



In Cadet Stuff.org Leadership 2000 Volume 1 Review Quizzes

GA129 is #1GA129 is #1GA129 is #1GA129 is #1 #1#1

In order to set-up an e-Services account:Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm .

Select the >Members<link .

This will take you to the members’ section at http://www.capmembers.com/ .On the members’ page, select the >e-Services<link on the left side of the page.This link will take you to the e-Services Sign-In webpage where you will establish your account.

Just follow the instructions.You will have to agree to the OPSEC statement to establish the account.

CAP REQUIRED TRAIIG1. Online Safety Briefing—There is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx

2. Equal Opportunity Training

https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm

There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.

3. Operation Risk Management (Safety Courses)

http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/safety_training/orm_training.cfmThere are three levels of training. The Basic Course is required. You may study all levels if

you wish. There is a test at the end of each course. The tests are open book so you may want to

download the PDF format for reference during the test.

4. Aircraft Ground Handling—There is a test at the end of the video.https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx

5. Wingrunner CourseBefore attending a glider flight, Cadets and Staff must complete a “Wingrunner Course.”The online course and exam is at: http://www.soaringsafety.org/school/wingrunner/toc.htm

Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:1. Go to http://www.capnhq.gov/ Login to eServices

2. Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.

3.Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.

4. Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.

5. Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for

your photo) Click Crop Photo. Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be

submitted to your unit commander for validation.

For Your Information

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To order your BLUES Go to www.capmembers.com/ and sign into Eservices. Go to Cadet Uniform Admin and

open it. (Or go http://www.facebook.com/l/0d821BJQ1bbkwFwS-qZtKtOI-IA;www.capmembers.com.Eservices . Sign in.The Left hand column has 'Cadet Uniforms'. Open that and have someone measure you for sizes. TheBlues are FREE. You'll need to order a name badge (last name only) and a cap 'device' off Vanguard.Use this code to save 10%. vg2011news01. You can buy some black dress shoes at Wal-Mart that will

work fine. They say allow 8-12 weeks for delivery

PROMOTIOS DURIG MARCH

C/Amn Ryan Drawver C/Amn Finley C/Amn Amanda Maxwell

C/A1C Stephan C/A1C Michael Stratford

C/SrA Cochran C/SSgt Cody Liscomb C/TSgt Brandyn Brooks

C/2Lt Brandon Jones

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2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO [email protected]. (If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn

Deputy Commander for Cadets

Character Development Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Group I

Cadet Programs Development

Officer

Emergency Services

Mission Staff AssistantInformation Officer *

The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.

It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

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EDITOREDITOREDITOR---IN IN IN ---CHIEFCHIEFCHIEF Dr. Ilana Mor

Experience Empowerment

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Morremain the property of the artist.

"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofitorganization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air

Force auxiliary role, performs 95 percent of continental U.S. inland searchand rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Centerand was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009.Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Themembers play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentorsto more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet

programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 69 years."

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