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ABENAKI NEWS

Volume 11, Issue 2 Semper Vigilans! SUMMER 2008

WING CALENDARLtC Lesley M. LaraCAP Executive Administrator

SPOTLIGHT Introducing Our New NHW Chaplain

About seven years ago, two members of a local CAP

squadron knocked on my office door at a local church.

They were invited in and made comfortable. After some

small talk, the CAP members began to speak about what

CAP is all about. They spoke about emergency services,

aerospace education and the cadet program. After some

interesting discussion, they asked me if I would be

interested in becoming the squadron chaplain. Though Ihesitated for a moment because of my already busy

schedule, I sensed excitement at the possibilities that

could be had through the training available for chaplains

in CAP and the potential impact of the moral leadership

and character development program on cadets---our

countrys young citizens and possible future leaders in

all fields of endeavor.

Who was that pastor who was recruited into CAP

through the direct efforts of a couple of senior members?

That pastor was me! I am Chaplain (Maj) Cliff Vendt

formerly a PAO in the Mt. Washington Squadron. Iserved as a Naval Aviator for eight years flying H-3 Sea

King helicopters, was self-employed in the financial

services field for many years, and for the last 14 years I

have been a fulltime church pastor. Interestingly,

Chaplain Emeritus Ltc Gordon Cheney, our former wing

chaplain, moderated my ordination council in 1998 in

Brentwood, NH. In September 2001 I was appointed to

the CAP Chaplain service.

Because of the chaplain training that CAP afforded

me, I was appointed and currently serve as Fire Chaplain

for the Whitefield Fire Rescue Service and also serve as

a team leader on the NH Dept. of Safety, Disaster

Behavioral Health Response Team. On May 21,2008

NHW Commander Col Davidson asked me to become

the NHW Chaplain.

As wing chaplain, the matter of chaplain and

Character Development Instructor (CDI) will have a

high priority. Because of the way, I was recruited I feel

Continued pg. 5

JULY

4.13 NHW Encampment/NCOA

Norwich University, VT

8 Ground Team Leader Mtg.

12 Mission Aircrew Ground School

13-19 NER Staff College

16 Commanders Call 1900 hrs.25-31 NER Cadet AcademyOtis ARB

AUGUST

1.3 NER Cadet Academy

20 Commanders Call 1900 hrs.

23 SAREX

SEPTEMBER

2 Ground Team Leader Mtg.

5-6 NHW Conference Manchester13 Scanner Slow-scan Digital Tng.

17 Commanders Call 1900 hrs.

Published by

New Hampshire Wing Civil Air Patrol

Wing Commander

Colonel Don Davidson, Sr. CAPPublic Affairs Officer /Editor

Major Penny H. Hardy, CAP

[email protected]


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AWARDS AND PROMOTIONS

AWARDS

EAKER

Shane Bellingham Manchester

EARHART

Gwen Hummel Monadnock

MITCHELL

Adam Behr Highlanders

Eric Madore Seacoast

AFA Cadet of the Year-- Lebanon

C/2Lt. Connor Halpin

Pineconia Grange Youth of YearC/TSgt Anna McGuire Concord

CONCORD

Garrett Funari C/Capt

Heather Hill C/CMSgt

Nick Robinson C/MSgt

Estelle Andersen C/MSgt

Anna McGuire C/TSgt

Alicia Gould C/TSgt

Devin Lahey C/SSgt

Kori Thomas C/SrAmnArthur Gould C/SrAmn

Jordan Westgate C/SrAmn

Erika Schaper C/A1C

Michael Langlais C/A1C

HAWK

Leanne Doucet C/SMSgt

Michael Wallace C/MSgt

Douglas Driscoll C/A1C

Daniel Powell C/AmnGracia Woodman C/Amn

HIGHLANDERS

Adam Behr C/2Lt

Meredith Leno C/SSgt

Eric Parent C/SSgt

Chelsea Bartlett C/SSgt

MONADNOCK

Ivan Somero C/SMSgt

Sarah Dick C/Amn

SEACOAST

Michael Piazza C/1Lt

Alicia Hagman C/CMSgt

Adam Madore C/MSgt

Ryan Tarr C/MSgtAmanda Collins C/A1C

Eric Collins C/A1C

Jon-Luc Comtois C/A1C

Garrett Robinson C/A1C

Benjamin Azotea C/Amn

Hannah Azotea C/Amn

Dakota Godin C/Amn

Sam Preston C/Amn

Luke Robinson C/Amn

SENIOR MEMBERSCharles Freeman LTC

Robert Shaw Maj.

Michael Hall Maj

Jason Smith Maj

John Graziano Capt

Kevin Hill Capt

Ronald Calabro 1Lt

Joshua Harris 1Lt

Kenneth Williams 1Lt

Diane Lambert 1Lt

James Chancey 2LtDennis Giguere 2Lt

Stephen Rice 2Lt

Eric Gaunt TFO


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SQUADRON NEWSSubmitted by Individual Units

CONCORD SQUADRON

Cadets assisted NH Army Guard with family reintegration events. Color Guard represented CAP at

NH Army Guard Gold Star Mothers event honoring veterans. Worked with Am. Legion to place flags

on veterans graves at Blossom Hill Cemetery and the same day represented CAP at Support the

Troops rally in Milford. Cadets and officers marched in the Concord Memorial Day parade. Members

were treated to a tour of the NHANG Aviation Center, home of the Blackhawk medivac unit. Flag Day

ritual ceremony at the Elks Lodge honoring the Stars and Stripes was attended by many squadron

cadets and seniors. Foxbat Drill Team won the DT competition at Westover in May.

GREATER NASHUA SQUADRON

The former Col Andrew Amitrano Squadron has become the Greater Nashua Composite Squadron.

Cadets had a DDR Rocket building with the Boy Scouts. A successful bake sale/recruiting day was

held at the local Walmart in May. Change of command for the squadron was held May 23rd with Maj

Sam Herr assuming command from Maj Paul Mondoux. Plans are in the works for an AE get together

with the local schools in the fall.

HAWK SQUADRON

Members have been enjoying the recent movie nights held at the Haass home on Saturdays.

Several guests at the movie nights have gone on to join CAP. On Memorial Day the Color Guard and

Honor Guard marched in the Laconia parade. The Honor Guard was invited to perform at the end of

the parade and the Am. Legion invited the groups back for the Veterans Day parade. Four cadetsattended the SAREX in Whitefield and gained valuable training. An unexpected learning experience

occurred during the month of May when the Laconia State Prison where Hawk Sq. meets underwent a

SWAT team training exercise. The building was in LOCKDOWN mode during a simulated hostage

negotiation. At the end of the exercise members were invited to watch as the SWAT teams swept and

cleared the building. At the end of the training exercise the SWAT team returned to the squadron area

for an extended question and answer period. Some cadets were able to visit the Moving Wall in

Ossipee. One of the seniors was able to bring home a rubbing of the name of a relative who died in

Vietnam. Seven cadets were able to experience powered and glider flights the first week in June. A

great time was had.

HIGHLANDERS SQUADRONThree members of Highlanders competed with one member from Seacoast in the NER Cadet

Competition as the Hornets color guard team. They were C/TSgt Alicia Hagman, C/CMSgt Rebecca

Behr, commander, C/SMSgt Meredith Leno and C/SrA Eric Gray. They came in third place. Eric won

the Fleetfoot Award. A bivouac with Seacoast and Nashua cadets was held in Cape Cod with 20

persons participating. Fund-raising was done by selling Avon and helping at the Rotary Golf

tournament. Members marched in the Rochester Memorial Day parade and picked up trash on

Rochester Clean Up day. A dodge ball game and cookout was held with the AFJROTC from Spaulding

High School. Lt. Branyan took some cadets to a free child seat festival in Hilltop Chevrolet and had a

DDR display. C/LTC Sebastian Van Dintel went to Singapore with the Int. Air Cadet Exchange.


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LEBANON SQUADRON

Several cadets attended the rocket competition in May along with 2Lt Michael Balog. Capt Bill

Brown worked with some Dartmouth physics professors and a senior on an Edge of Space project

using telemetry modules. It is hoped that CAP cadets can be engaged in the launch and recovery

phases. The senior project involved balloons. The idea is to use balloons to simulate the Edge of Space

at 90,000 ft. to test a rocket payload. For more information contact Capt Brown. Members marched in

two Memorial Day parades in Norwich, VT and Woodstock, VT.

MONADNOCK SQUADRON

An Open House is planned for June at the airport in Keene with the GA-8 on display. Members

participated in a Memorial Day service at the Moose Lodge for the Am. Red Cross. Cadets and seniors

marched in the Memorial Day parades in both Keene and Swanzey.

SEACOAST SQUADRON

Seacoast Squadron participated in the Model Rocketry competition where they won the trophy for

the PrecisionSpot Landing. The rockets parachute failed to deploy and it came down like a rocketand ended up being more like a lawn dart. Some seniors and several cadets set up a display at the

Hampton Airport Fly-In. ES folks were busy with another shelter training day. The squadron held a

pilots meeting to help new pilots learn the ropes of CAP regulations, paperwork etc. There was a good

turnout. Cadet Alicia Hagman was a member of the Hornet Color Guard at the wing and NER

competitions. A large turnout of members attended the funeral for Maj. Bob Merrill former squadron

MLO in April. Three of the squadron cadets will be headed off to college or the military. They are 1LT

Michael Piazza to the USAF Academy, lLT Nick Mercurio to Worcester Poly Tech on an AFROTC

scholarship and Eric Madore who will be joining the Army with the hope of becoming a member of the

military police. Cadets Tarr, Hagman and Davila will attend various Natl Cadet Special Activities.

CONGRATULATIONSCORPORATE LEARNING COURSE GRADUATES

Michael Balog, Brian Barrington, Thomas Bowles, William Brown, Joseph Cloutier, Donald Colford,

Paulo Costa, Blain Cote, Robert Karsten, Michael Kenney, Diane Lambert, Bruce Marton, Brian Riis,

Barbara Stokes, John Tramontano, David Buck and Robert Godin.

NORTHEAST REGION CHAPLAIN STAFF COLLEGE

1Lt Diane Lambert, Seacoast Sq. MLO

Three NHW members recently completed the Northeast Region Chaplain Staff College. The school

was held from may 26-30 at the Naval Chaplains College, Newport Naval Station, Newport, RI.

Students attending were 1Lt Diane Lambert (Seacoast), 1Lt Ed Bernard(Lebanon) and 1Lt RuyCosta(Nashua). Workshops included Working with Suicide Survivors, FEMA ICS 700 and 800, and

Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness training among other topics. Talks were

given by the Commander and Executive Officer of the Naval Chaplains College who shared moving

experiences when serving the military overseas. Students visited the Quonset ANG Base for a C-130

orientation and the Quonset Air Museum. Students also experienced life on the naval station, were

housed in the Bachelors Quarters and ate in the dining hall. The week included team building and

fellowship among members from the NER. Certificates were presented at a formal banquet at the

Officers club. Attendees included the NER Commander, NER Chaplain, NHQ-CAP Chief of


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Chaplains, LTC Charles Sharpe. The Chaplain Staff College is held annually and is open to any current

or prospective MLO or Chaplain.

Summertime and How to Keep the Living Easy

Maj. Carl Rod, NHW Medical Officer

Summer time raises many health and safety issues. This brief may cross over into Safety, but the informationcannot be repeated often enough. Some of what follows has been discussed before but some of this might benew. As always, what are presented here are basic points. For each individual, you should know your own bodyand health, as well as consult your primary health care provider (PCP) if there are any questions.Hydration: It cant be said enough times, in hot weather you must replace water sweated out during activity.Cool water is ideal, and caffeine should be limited. Water should be sipped in small amounts. Avoid taking largegulps since this can cause water intoxication. Very cold liquids should also be avoided, since these can causeheadache, breathing problems and other symptoms.Hydration is also a key to preventing altitude sickness. While the mountains here are not as high as theRockies, climbing the 4000 foot peaks can still cause headache, nausea and other symptoms of altitudesickness. Sipping water while climbing up or down will alleviate these symptoms. For those who are sensitive toaltitude change, the same rule would apply to flying in unpressurized airplanes.Bug Bites: Bug bites are almost unavoidable. When bitten by a bug, do not scratch the site, since this canproduce a localized infection. The best approach is to use an anti-itch ointment/salve. Hydrocortisone is onetype, calamine lotion is another. Some believe that regular, not gel, tooth paste also works. If you have anallergy to a particular bug bite, always carry a rescue drug with you. Some of these are Benedryl, or a racemicepinephrine injector. See your PCP for advice if youre unsure.Blisters: As was stated in an earlier article, if blisters form, do not break, and drain them. This can lead toinfection and over time, major foot problems. If blistering occurs, use mole skin or a similar product to cushionthe affected area. Wear socks made from cotton and acrylic threads, since these allow the foot to slide withinthe boot or other footwear without causing blisters.Sun related issues: This is the biggest area of summer health concerns. Sun burn and sun poisoning areavoidable using common sense. Wear a cover when working outdoors, since this provides shade for theforehead and nose. If working in short sleeves, use sun blocking agents to prevent burning the exposed areas.Remember to use sun block on the back of the neck as well. This is an area many of us dont consider, until werealize weve burned the area.

Sun poisoning comes from repeated exposure to the sun without protection. Poisoning is characterized byblistering of the exposed areas. When blisters break, the risk of infection increases dramatically.Heat stroke (or sun stroke): Over exposure to the sun, heat, dehydration, and exertion leads to heat stroke.This can be life threatening. The goal is prevention, as stated above. If it occurs, the challenge will be to coolthe victim as quickly as possible. If the victim is sweating, this is an easy task. However, if the victim is dry (i.e.not sweating) hydration is as critical to recovery as cooling. Symptoms include confusion, loss of balance andfeeling very hot.I hope these short points will be helpful. We can all enjoy a fun and safe summer, if we follow the rules andallow common sense to guide us. Remember, SAFETY is the first priority in all we do.

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IN MEMORIAM

Major Robert Merrill

Ltc Hans van den Biggelaar

Spotlight..continued from pg. 1

Other potential chaplains and CDIs can be recruited the same way, through making simple contacts

with local pastors by squadron leaders. Guidelines on how this may be accomplished will be available

in the next few months.

Also training for chaplains and CDIs will have high priority. Through training at NER Chaplain

Staff College, NHW CDI conferences and possibly other specialized training events it is my desire that

our CAP chaplains and CDIs will become competent in the many areas of the chaplain service fields.

Unit Commanders Course


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Next UCC Course will be held at NHW HQ on Oct. 15-16. Director will be Maj. Mike Hall. He can be

reached at [email protected]. Submit CAPF 17 to your commander for approval.

Operations / Counterdrug Cadet Programs / DDR CISM

Emergency Services e-services Interactive Seminar Public Affairs

Friday Night Hospitality & Social

Friday, 05 September 2008Friday Night Social ...............................................1830-2200

Saturday, 06 September 2008Conference Registration ......................................0700-0830General Assembly .................................................0845-1000Awards Ceremony ................................................1030-1200

Lunch .....................................................................1200-1300Seminars ................................................................1300-1630Banquet...................................................................1800-2130

Conference & Banquet ___ $88. ___ $95. Conference & Banquet ___ $55. __$60

Conference Only ___ $48. ___ $53. Conference Only ___ $28. __$30

Banquet Only ___ $45. ___ $50. Banquet Only ___ $38. __$42

CHECK food choice: ____Grilled Pork Loin ____ Executive Court Prime Rib ____Haddock w/TomatoVinaigrette

Vegetarian meal upon request

Make check payable to: New Hampshire Wing CAP

Mail check & registration forms directly to: Capt Robert Gilbert38 Buttonwood Dr

SEMINARS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

NEW HAMPSHIRE WING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

SENIORS Before Aug. 24th After Aug. 24th CADETS Before Aug. 24th After Aug.

Banquet reservations will NOT be guaranteed if made after 31 August 2007
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Berwick, ME 03901

NER CADET COMPETITION---FOXBAT DRILL TEAM

The Foxbat Drill Team came away with the first place trophy at the NER Cadet Competition where

they competed against teams from NY,NJ and CT. The team took first in standard drill, written exam

and panel quiz. Ariel Feindel was fastest male in the mile run and Heather Hill was the fastest female.

HORNET COLOR GUARD TEAM

The Hornet Color Guard Team made up of C/CMSgt Rebecca Behr, commander, C/SMSgt MeredithLeno, C/TSgt. Alicia Hagman and C/SrA Eric Gray won third place at the NER Cadet Competition.

C/CMSgt Rebecca Behr tied for highest score in the written exam. C/SrA Eric Grays 5.25.95 time in

the mile won him the Fleetfoot Award. The team came in second in the outdoor practical. They were

awarded the Ltc Sam Gilmore Trophy for Outstanding Team Spirit.


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2008 New Hampshire Wing Rocket Competition

Another year has gone by and once again rockets took flight over the skies of Concord! Thecold temperature and sporadic showers were no match for the enthusiasm of the cadets,seniors, and spectators.

I was particularly excited as this year the rockets were made locally in Merrimack, NH byFlisKits. Jim Flis was extremely helpful and interested in our program.

As usual setup began at 0 dark thirty with our hardy volunteers showing up early to get ready.I want to especially thank Lt Adams and Capt Hills and the rest of his family who diligentlyworked to help setup and get all of the rockets inspected. Last minute repairs to some of therockets pushed back our start time till around 0920.


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By shortly after 0920 the squadrons including over 40 cadets and 15 seniors from 8squadrons had formed up. The many spectators were ready to see things get underway.

After opening with our National Anthem, our Safety Officer Maj Mondoux provided someexcellent guidance to help us experience another year with no mishaps.

First up this year was the Corona-2 Rocket in the altitudecompetition. This sleek rocket is extenuated by its multiplestages, a quality that is always a crowd pleaser. The light wind

conditions allowed these rockets to fly straight to dizzyingheights. After picture perfect launches from all the squadrons,the Nashua Composite Squadron came out on top!

After the conclusion of the altitude competition we began theprecision landing competition. Our precision landing rocket wasthe Long Overdue. The rockets flew straight and performed

OpeningFormation

Capt Hills helping to load a Corona-2

Rocket

A Corona-2 Takes Flight


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beautifully. Last year we were unable to award a winner as all ofthe rockets drifted out of the designated area. This year however,all the rockets came down within the perimeter of the field with theSeacoast Composite squadron landing a scant 678 from the flagin a spectacular way.

Next, came the first of two durationevents. This event utilized the futuristicTriskelion Rocket. The duration eventsalways provide lots of excitement as the rockets launchsimultaneously. These rockets produced an exciting set of heatsthat eventually led to the run off between the Concord and NashuaSquadrons. As the crowd watched with anticipation the ConcordSquadron was the final rocket to touch down and capture thetrophy.

Our final contest was another exciting endurance competition where rockets are launchedtogether with the victory going to the final rocket to touch the ground. This year the seniormembers were tasked with construction of the futuristic spaceliner Adfecta. In a repeatperformance the Concord and Nashua Squadrons faced off in the final launch. This timehowever, it was the Nashua Composite Squadron that got the prize for endurance.

Capt Hills looks over a LongOverdue rocket getting

ready to launch

Two Triskelions leaving the pads


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At the conclusion of the official competition Capt Hills presented the awards to the victors.After the award presentation, the pads were opened for a few more sport launches beforethe rain forced us to call it a day. Additionally, throughout the day, I burdened the audiencewith demonstration flights between events.

As always a big THANK YOU goes out to all of the volunteers that continue to make thisevent successful! Especially, Capt Hills, Lt Adams, Maj Mondoux, Ltc Lara, Col Davidson and

last, but not least BAE Systems fordonating the funds to make this happen. Iwould also like to extend a specialthanks to Jim Flis of FlisKits, my friend RoyDavis and my wife Tracy. Withoutthe support of these fineindividuals we would not be able to bringthis event to our cadets nor showcasethe positive program to the many spectatorsthat came to watch. Thank you all very,very, much!

Lt John F. Stevens

Two Adfecta Rockets reaching for the stars!


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