skyhawks squadron - feb 2012

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1Skyhawks Composite Squadron 47 Civil Air Patrol

Volume 10, Issue 02 February 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!

Cadet Promotions Jan 2012:C/SAmn Alex PuffenbargerC/SMSgt Michael WilsonC/SMSgt Russell ConsoleC/Amn Hayden McDougal

C/Amn Connor HamnquistC/SAmn Spencer FrenchC/Amn Sean Moran

SQ 47 Wins Again!

inning Statistics from the Quality Cadet Unit Award:

owth Rate: 11.6%mber of Cadets who joined in 2011: 25newal of Membership rate: 48%dets with Wright Brothers Award: 33.3% (16 cadets)

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O-Rides : 72.9% (35 cadets got their 1

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O-rides)dets Attending Encampment for 1st time: 50% (24 cadets)nior Members taking TLC Training (must have at least 2): Yesceived the Aerospace Excellence Award: Yes we did!

e are one of only 3 units in the entire country who accomplished all 8 requirementsthis award. You can receive this award by completing 5 of the 8 categories. I'm sud of the O-ride numbers! We've come a long way in getting our cadets in the air.anks to Jim Wilson and Mike Hamnquist for taking on the O-ride project andking it such a success! The numbers are all great - it's everyone working togethet allowed us to do it again!


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You cant be bored withall these upcoming events

happening

hawks Composite Squadron 47 Civil Air Patrol 2

7-20 Feb - Cadet Programs Conference - Camp San Luis ObispoApply Today!5 Feb - ACUT/MRO Radio Training - Camp PendletonPostponed11 Mar - Training Leaders of Cadets - Vandenberg AFB11 Mar - SLS & CLC at Vandenburg AFB.

7 Mar - Training Leaders of Cadets - Los Alamitos JFTB New!3-15 Apr - Airman Training School - Fresno Call for Staff0-22 Apr - Cadet Non-Commissioned Officers' School - Los Alamitos JFRB6 May - Planes of Fame Airshow - Chino Airport Call for Staff

8-20 May - March Field Air Fest - March ARB-28 July - CAWG Cadet Encampment - Camp San Luis ObispoExecutive Staff Selection!

BTW The Fell Swoop is always looking for contributing writers from both the cadet and senior

side. Keep us up to date on how CyberPatriot or Robotics is doing Write about your favorite

activity, write about what new cadets can expect at an encampment, your favorite speaker at ameeting Flight staff, please delegate 1-2 cadets per month to write up a submission to the

newsletter. Please email all submissions to1LT Gillian Young at [email protected]

SAREX on Feb. 18-19, John Wayne Airport, hosted by Sq 68

he SAREX will run a fully staffed base and training will include base staff, and com as well as aircrews.ase staff training open to cadets.

We will NOT be doing any SQTR Fam & Prep for aircrews, you MUST have MP/MO/MS trainee statusready to participate in flight training. This will be a small scale (3 AC) 2 day SAREX and we need the

ull 2 days committed. In addition to aircrew training we are requesting that anyone who receives aircrewaining use the second day for base staff training. Additional Aircrew Trainers needed as well. Moreetails to follow.

his is a great opportunity to get all your Advanced Training tasks completed in your SQTR. Thispplies to Ground and Base Staff positions, not just aircrew positions.

interested, please respond with the following: Name, Rank, CAPID, Squadron, Phone No, Email.AIRCREW TRAINING Please completeype of aircrew training needed (MP/MO/MS) ______________________________

umber of flights needed for SQTR completion ____________________________ase Staff position preference(if any) _________________________________ble to participate both days (y/n) _____

Weight (including clothing and flight/emergency bag) ____________________

Respond to: 1LT Tim Baskin, Squadron 68, Safety Officer 714-803-6222 [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TLC Class



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Congratulations Sq 47!How we earned it again:


e are honored to be one of 9 Squadrons to win this Award in California Wing. To win this award two years in a rot makes this achievement that much more special to us. I believe the key to this success is to have the right staff adicated cadets in place to lead. SQ 47 has a fantastic Senior staff, and the Cadet program has been run by some finest young leaders that I have ever worked with in my 23 years in Civil Air Patrol.

e criteria for earning the award states that any squadron that meets at least 5 of the 8 of the following criteria listof 31 December of the preceding year, qualifies:

Cadet Achievement: 30% of cadets on roster have attained the Wright Brothers Award. Our cadet program has been workd to allow cadets to learn and lead. Newer cadets are encouraged to test and promote, because we want them to succeed ado our best to provide them with the tools to be successful. This keeps the cadet interested and excited to continue. Th

ccess is our success.

Orientation Flights: 60% of cadets on roster have participated in at least 1 flight. Our Senior Staff has worked hard to keep oets flying. Both 1Lt Jim Wilson and 2Lt Mike Hamnquist have worked to make sure our cadets take advantage of the

portunities. Fallbrook CA has an active Senior squadron that is always willing to fly cadets, and working with them is a pleasud an honor.

Encampment: 50% of cadets on roster have completed encampment- We always push Encampment to our cadets. If they quawant them to attend.

Growth: Units cadet roster increased by 10%, or 10 cadets during previous year. We have tried to advertise in the lommunity by hosting open houses, attending Home school events, City Events and local Community gatherings. Our Color Guas also posted in front of thousands of people at the Padres and Chargers sports events in San Diego. As well, our Color Guas the CAP National Champions in 2011. They worked hard and we are proud of their accomplishments.

Retention: Unit retained 40% of first year cadets during previous year. We try to make our program exciting for cadets. Lessorned here will carry with them for the rest of their professional lives. Our strategy is to get them on the right track early and watm take off. We take losing a member seriously, and try to understand why the member was lost, and what we could have doneter our retention process.. Bottom line- If it looks like fun- people want to stay.

Enrollment: Unit has at least 35 cadets listed on its roster. We are currently at 85 members in our Squadron and our goal is to 100 by years end. Setting milestones help to make goals a reality. In 2011, our Public Affairs Officers Major Audr

Giantomasso and Captain Gillian Young have worked to communicate all we do in our squadron via newsletters and emaking our intra-squadron communications top notch! If you cant communicate- you wont succeed.

Aerospace: Unit earned the Aerospace Excellence Award (AEX) during previous year. Our unit has a number of new excit

rospace personalities. This past year, 2Lt Jessi Jebavy introduced an exciting Robotics program, 2Lt Alan French introducedAMA Remote Control Aircraft program, Major Tony Diaz worked diligently with our Cyber Patriot program members, andmber of other exciting topics were introduced to keep our AE program diverse.

Adult Leadership: Unit has at least 2 Training Leaders of cadets graduates on its roster- Keeping the Staff qualified has beenal of our Personnel Officer LtC Brian Billing. His talents, dazzling personality and dedication to our program have helped to keall honest (and qualified)!

DDR excellence is now available online and will be added to the criteria next year- Looking ahead proactively, we already haveR Officer who is taking charge and reinforcing the theme that drugs are not the answer if success is in your future.

will in all 8 of these categories as we have this year, is an honor and a wonderful milestone for our squadron, a

look forward to working hard for this award same time next year.

Lieutenant Colonel Brian Billing, CAP


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Helping Others


Q 47 Members Take Citizens Serving

mmunities Slogan to HeartMaj. Audrey DiGiantomasso, CAP

det and senior members of Skyhawks Compositeuadron lived the CAP slogan Citizens Servingmmunities as they took time out during theidays to volunteer at Oceanside Bread of Lifession. Making use of their Holiday break from workd school, the members came together and spente day at the local mission packing and helping

tribute 300 food boxes for working poor andmeless in North San Diego County.

e leadership and teamwork that they work on ateetings came together to help make their taskssier as they unloaded and separated pallets oftatoes and onions and filled bags with staples suchcrackers, salad dressings and other types of food.needy people lined up the cadet and senior

embers distributed the parcels of food, often taking

me to carry out the heavier loads for those needingsistance.was a long day of hard work but very gratifying andey all agreed it was well spent!


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NCOS 20-22 April


Non-Commissioned Officer's School is being offered in April at Los Alamitos. It's

usually a great school, you get a lot of good training and information. We highlyrecommend it and this one is pretty close to home.

They are looking for staff. Apply ASAP to be on staff at this school.

California Wing Civil Air Patrol Integrated Leadership ProgramNon-Commissioned Officers School (NCOS)

20-22 April 2012 Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base

et HandsOn Experience in:Instructional Methods Learn to Teach Drill & Ceremonies Youre in Charge!Instruction on Color Guard & Guidon NCO ResponsibilitiesInteractionNew Faces & Experiences Evaluation Tellemwhatsgood!

udent ParticipantsEmail CAWG Form 150 to Maj Mark Wong at [email protected], with follow

. SIGNED CAWGF150 & $45 check (payable to Civil AirPatrol) mailed to 810n Heron Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620. Call (562) 449-3976 with questions. Sencopy of your BCS or encampment graduation certificate (either email or paperpplication deadline for student participants is 31 March 2012.

adet StaffAll staff positions are open. Pre-requisite: Prior NCOS graduation. Email CAWrm 150, Cover Letter, & Resume to NCOS Commander, Maj Mark Wong, a

[email protected], with follow-up SIGNED CAWGF150 and $45 check (madt to Civil AirPatrol) mailed to 8101 San Heron Circle, Buena Park, CA 9062

all (562) 449-3976 with questions. Application deadline for cadet staff is 9 Marc

nior StaffEmail CAWG Form 150 to Maj Mark Wong at [email protected], with follow

SIGNED CAWGF150 and $45 check (made out to Civil Air Patrol) mailed 01 San Heron Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620. Call Maj Wong at (562) 449-397

th questions.

ALL participants must have current safety training as recorded in eServices **
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Natl ES Academy 21 July4 AugCamp Atterbury, Edimburgh, Indiana


tention All CAP Cadet (minimum age 13 by July 21st) and Senior Members: Have yoly joined CAP in the last few months, and thought you would not be able to attend antional events this summer. Are you a long time member looking to get addition

aining?

pplications are now being accepted for the 2012 National Emergency Services AcademESA) held at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana, until June 3, for courses being hering our two session weeks from 21 July 4 August 2012.

ourses are for all members interested in emergency services, a great opportunity for bomembers to train with hundreds of other personnel from across the country. HURR

P! Slots fill up fast! Please note that participants can register to take multiple courseck to back, but not at the same time.

pply online at: https://missions.cap.af.mil/nesa/. Slots will be filled on a first come firrved basis through 12 June or until slots are filled. We encourage you to apply soon t into the course or courses you prefer. Some courses only have a limited number

ots and some traditionally fill up fast. NOTE: Registration is hosted on the NTC secue on the .mil; you may need to load the security certificates in order to access it if yove not done so before; certificates can be downloaded at:

tp://www.cap.af.mil/certificates.cfm.

dditional information about NESA and the courses available this year can be founhttp://nesa.cap.gov/. In addition to our normal courses for ground teams, aircrews, an

e incident staff, we have added several short courses this year to allow personnel rticipate if they have limited vacation time or need training in varied areas.

here are a limited number of staff positions available as well. Generally, staff membee prior NESA graduates, but some exceptions may be made by the NESA Director

sure the best qualified personnel are used to provide this training.

arly bird registration fee to attend NESA available through the 29 January is $90 for thort courses, and $180 for a full course. In order to receive this discounted rate membeust register and pay their registration fee by 1/29. The fee includes, meals, lodging oe, printed training materials, aircraft & ground vehicle sortie costs for training on site

articipants should have their own transportation to & from NESA, though many personne able to travel in corporate vehicles and aircraft as they are needed on site for trainin

end any additional questions to NESA staff at [email protected] or call 1-881-1812 extension 323. We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 NESA!
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Squadron Fundraising


This is so simple! eScrip works with merchants to contribute to Squadron 47 eachme you shop at no cost to you!

Here's how it works: Register any one or all of your existing grocery loyaltyebit and credit cards for use in the program. eScrips privacy policy protects youards and they dont sell information. Based on your purchases using the cardsou have registered, participating merchants will contribute a percentage of saleso Squadron 47 .

Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see jusow much you are earning on your child's behalf. Squadron 47 will receive anlectronic deposit into its bank account every month which includes contributionsrom all of our participating supporters.

Go to www.escrip.com, click on sign-up, and enter your info.Thats it! Its all automatic!

As we usher in 2012, I would liketo thank all the cadets andseniors who participated andmade our Cyber Patriot teampossible. I would especially liketo thank Major Diaz. Withouthim there would not have been ateam at all. I learned so muchfrom him and I know myteammates did too. We had somuch fun with it and I would liketo try again next time.

C/SSgt. Cameron Hamnquist

A BIG THANK YOU, to CaptMacGregor, for letting us use hishouse and for picking updonations at the squadron lastTuesday. I also want thank all ofyou who contributed items to thesale, the Boops for working thesale. To all of you we owe you agreat big thank you. We cleared$155.51 in donations. A big helpfor our squadron funds.

Stay Tuned for more details soon!


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uadron Leadership School (SLS) & Corporate Learning Course (CLC)11 March 2012 Vandenberg AFB, CA

S and CLC courses are required to advance to Captain and Major. These are interesting courseplain in detail the Squadron and CAP corporate duties to enable interested CAP members vance to where you can make a difference to the Civil Air Patrol, California Wing, and to your CAreer. The cost for each course is $35.00 to cover expenses. The billeting is available for Fridad Saturday nights. You will need to make your own reservations for Vandenberg Lodging undvil Air Patrol. Call reservations at (805) 606-1844, rooms are $34.75 per night.

udents will go to lodging for keys upon arrival and check in after 1400 hours (Bldg 13005, Oregoe). CAP ID is required for the event and will be checked at CHECK IN. Transportation is fcraft landing at Lompoc or Santa Maria Airport only with advance notice, for all other airports yo

ust provide your own transportation. Local unit vans are needed to help transport personnel d from the flight line and Lodging. Saturday evening a BBQ will be provided for $10, separaeck. Please ensure that registration is separate from BBQ.

ll Lt Col Lisa Tuggle at 805-478-2438 if assistance is needed. Each class is limited to 30 studena Firstreceived basis. Course payment is required with your CAWGF 150/CAPF 17 applicatio

d registration slip below. We recommend you submit ASAP to ensure your place. Registration

ll only be accepted until the classes are full and not after 1 March 2012. Registration refunds wmade for cancellations if the request is received by the finance officer before 28 Feb 2012. ncellations are not made prior to 28 Feb 12, registrations being held will be contacted and offeree vacated seats. A graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday. If you wish to havemeone at the ceremony please include full name of the person for entry.

oup4/6-SLS/CLC Registration-Vandenberg AFB 9-11 March 2012re-registration is required-Cutoff date is 1 Mar 2012)

nd info to LTC Tuggle: Name, Rank, CAP ID, Address, City/State/Zip, Telephone, E-mail

close check for $35, payable to Civil Air Patrol CAWG to register forhose one or both) SLS and/or CLC.

will be arriving on Fri ____ Sat_____ by Auto____ Aircraft ____ Type _____, N________Please hold my reservation and funds in case seats become available? Yes __ No___ote: Cancellation received 28 Feb 12 by address below can receive a refund of registration fee.

ail registration payment along with this application and CAWG 150/17 to:Col Lisa Tuggle-SLS/CLC 416 W. North Ave #41, Lompoc, CA 93436our acceptance will be confirmed by e-mail with directions and map)

[email protected]

SLS & CLC9-11 March



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uper STEM Saturday at Cal State San Marcosarch 17, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pme must have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activitour booth

uggestions: brush bot, Foam rocketsolor Guard to open the event?adets can volunteer to help at the event and they are looking into ways our cadets

to assistinge will need Senior Members to help recruit and run the activity.

hristian Family Schools (CFS) Annual Expo Homeschoolonvention - Escondidoay 11th & 12the will have a recruiting booth and will run an Aerospace Education Workshophere we have the brush bots and foam rockets. Were open to suggestions if

nyone thinks of something else that would be good here. Color Guard to open thexpo?

Will need people to man our recruiting booth for Friday Night or Saturday during theay. Friday night would be one shift, but Saturday can be broken down into morningnd afternoon shifts. It ends at 6 pm. Will need someone to set the recruiting boothp on Friday. Set up starts at 1 pm.

ighland Games - Junee will have a recruiting booth and activity area. A great place to do the foamckets. Need some senior members to man recruiting booth and help build theckets. We will also need pop up shade and lots of cadets to help.

so, if any of you can get the materials we need for the brush bots and foam rocketonated that would be very helpful. Please let me know if you have any connectionr these supplies.

Local RecruitingEvents



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Air Show @ MAFB18-20 May


March Air Fest 2012 Thunder over the Empireall for Senior Officers and Cadets Date: May 18 - 20 (Fri-Sun)ur mission: Security and parking, recruiting, meal preparation and cleanup, andmmunications. We will be sharing a meal with Security Forces Saturday night.

end all form 150s to [email protected], and we will e-mail you an acceptancecket.rival time: Friday-come early afternoon to help set up and see the pre show, with dinner at00pm orafter6:00pm-no dinner provided.ost: We are working on making it FREEAs volunteers, we will have sack lunches provided

the Air Force. Billeting on base in a flight line hanger, with cost of other meals being defrayed bportunities yet to be announced.aff positions are still available: email form 150, resume, and short cover letter (200 words orss) with position you are requesting [email protected] Questions: Maj David Goude 909-319-2976

EMORANDUM FOR ALL MEMBERS CP/CAWG ENCAMPMENT 2012UBJECT: Applications for CTG Executive Staff and Commanders

The 2012 CAWG Encampment Commander, Lt Col James Jenkins, invites applicants bmit a resume and cover-letter for the following Cadet Staff positions: Commander, Cadaining Group (CTG), Deputy Commander, CTG, Executive Officer, CTG, Commander, Cadaining Squadron (CTS).

Applicants should mail a cover letter and resume to Headquarters, California Winstmarked by Saturday, 11 February 2012. Electronic copies in a .pdf file format should also bnt to thefollowing e-mail address:[email protected]

Candidates should be available for an interview during the California Wing Cadet Programonference, Camp San Luis Obispo, 17-19 February 2012.

Candidates should have an understanding of encampment related documents CAPR 52-hapter 9, National Encampment Curriculum and the CAWG Encampment Training Manual.

Applications for multiple positions by one individual can be submitted in a singckage. Multiple resumes and cover letters for each position are not required.

Successful candidates should be prepared to participate in the general cadet staff selectioercise scheduled for 4-6 May 2012, and will be asked to participate in an executive staff retre14-15 April 2012.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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O-Flights Galore!


hino Cadet Squadron 20 has begun the recruitment process to find a Cadetommander, Cadet Deputy Command, and Cadet Executive Officer for the Chinorport's "Planes of Fame Airshow 2012".

esired Qualifications:C/Capt (or above) for Cadet CommanderC/2Lt. (or above) for Dpty CC/ XOPrevious Airshow ExperiencePrevious ILP School Staff ExperiencePrevious Encampment Staff ExperienceCOBC/COS/RCLS Graduateuties:Recruit and select cadet staffDevelop schedule, assist in planning

& execute planOversee & manage operations

Oversee & Manage support functionsMentor, guide, & support subordinate

cadet staffEnsure positive image of CAPHAVE FUN!!!!

Airshow Dates: 4-6 May 2012Location: Chino Airport, Squadro20 HQActivities: Crowd/Flightline controduties, communications support,& other duties as required

Interested cadets need to contacCapt. Paul [email protected] 714-420-6580 for additionalapplication information.

Application Deadline: 5 Feb 2012
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More Encampment Dates


Oklahoma Wing Encampment 10-Jun 16 JunContact: Capt. Travis Kyle [email protected]

Ohio Wing Encampment 16-June 23 JuneWright-Patterson Air Force BaseContact Name: David Jennison [email protected]://encampment.ohwg.cap.gov/

West Virginia Encampment 7-July 14 JulCamp Dawson WV National Guard Training BaseContact Name: Col Dennis Barron [email protected]://www.wvcap.net/

Indiana Wing Encampment 14-Jul 21 JulContact Name: Maj. Frank Merrill [email protected] Atterbury, Edinburghhttp://www.indiana-wing.org/www/index.php

New York Wing Encampment 21-Jul 28 JulContact Name: Maj. Benjamin Nodar [email protected] Air National Guard Base, Scotia, NYhttp://encampment.nywgcadets.org/This is Captain Gillian Young's home wing a NY wing encampment is reallyspecial, with stellar people. =) She has attended at least 6 NY encs.

Wyoming Wing Encampment 4-Aug 12 AugContact Name: Col Stanley Skrabut [email protected] Guernsey, Guernsey, WY

Connecticut Wing Encampment 4-Aug 12 AugContact Name: Huchko [email protected] Niantic.
mailto:[email protected]://www.okcapcadet.info/mailto:[email protected]://encampment.ohwg.cap.gov/mailto:[email protected]://www.wvcap.net/mailto:[email protected]://www.indiana-wing.org/www/index.phpmailto:[email protected]://encampment.nywgcadets.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://encampment.nywgcadets.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.indiana-wing.org/www/index.phphttp://www.indiana-wing.org/www/index.phphttp://www.indiana-wing.org/www/index.phpmailto:[email protected]://www.wvcap.net/mailto:[email protected]://encampment.ohwg.cap.gov/mailto:[email protected]://www.okcapcadet.info/mailto:[email protected]


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A Memory Never ForgottenBy c/1LT Anna Boop


hat would life be like if we could not recall experiences that profoundly impacted our lives? We would b

able to reach back into the recesses of time and cherish the things that have shaped both our hearts annds. Although the human mind possesses limited memory capacity, there are memories that should resurfacm our conscience.

vil Air Patrol has occupied only a small portion of my lifetime, but many memories have been made in the paee years. One of the most remarkable experiences to date, was the 2011 California Wing Encampment. It wime in which I was challenged far beyond my mental and physical limits. A time in which my strengths anaknesses competed furiously against each other. It was a time of tears, trial, and triumph. Most importantly,s a time I was given the opportunity to influence the lives of 23 cadets while serving as the Alpha Fligmmander.

oolishly assumed this job would be easy, since I had been on staff before at an encampment. But, I learned te and responsibility of a flight commander must never be taken lightly. The main responsibility of the fligmmander is to oversee the flights progress in completing the encampment objectives; which include extensiemorization, proper wear of the uniform, knowledge of drill movements, and satisfactory maintenance rracks. At encampment, time is precious. Every moment, every second, provides an opportunity for trainingke place. However, there never seemed to be enough time to get everything done. Because I was accountab

my flights performance, my mind was constantly strategizing how to get everything done while providing mdets with quality training. In addition, a flight commander must continuously set an example for his/her cadeall areas of discipline and professionalism. As a flight commander, I did not simply want to command toluntary respect and obedience of my cadets. My desire was for them to see the evidence of strodership lived out through my actions, to set the best possible example for them. This commitment requir

uch self sacrifice. I stayed up late and woke up early to ensure that my uniform was properly ironed and mots shined to a gloss (I got about five hours of sleep each night). Another important responsibility of a fligmmander is to ensure the physical well being of his/her cadets, to keep them alive and focused throughocampment. If a cadet got dehydrated, my fault. If a cadet gets a painful sunburn, my error. If a cadet is lehind at the mess hall, my gross oversight. Being a flight commander was the farthest thing from easy.

e challenges I faced at encampment were extremely humbling. I recognized that as a leader, I still had muclearn. Yet, the difficulties served to make the taste of success sweeter. As each day passed by, I saw mdets rapidly progress and develop. I watched as the flight dynamic shifted from individuals into a confideotivated team. I will always remember when Alpha flight scored the winning point in the squadron volleyb

mpetition. All of my cadets ran from their positions and surrounded the one cadet whose one serve granted r victory. I ran to grab the guidon flag and brought it to the center of the circle. Everyone took hold of ohts revered symbol and began chanting Alpha, Alpha,Alpha! This group of breathless, sweaty cadets, wt days before were strangers to one another, came together as one flight, one voice, and one team. Thre the Alpha Athenians.

oking back, I wonder if I really did do my job. At a glance, you could say that I did. All of my cadets madeough encampment to graduation. I taught them everything I needed to teach them. We represented the 118det Training Squadron at both the drill and volleyball competitions. My cadets came together to form a so

am. But, none of this matters unless my cadets LEARNED something VALUABLE that they could take awaer they walked off the graduation field. I can only hope that I made a difference in their lives. I know that th

ade a difference in mine.

ou havent been to a summer encampment before, or are considering attending in a staff position, do it, without hesitation ahout reservation. It will be one of the most exciting and challenging experiences of your life.


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Skyhawk CompositeSquadron 47

(CA324)

Mailing Address:

2164 Kirkcaldy RdFallbrook, CA 92028

(562) 652-3881

Skyhawks CompositeSquadron 47Unit CA324

Meets Tuesday Nights

6:45pm

United States Marine CorpBase, Camp Pendleton

US Army Reserve Center

National CAP

Headquarterswww.gocivilairpatrol.com

California WingHeadquarters

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Squadron 47 e-mail list exists for receiving squadron information.

Members, parents and friends of Squadron 47 can subscribe by sending an e-mail toMajor Tony Diaz at: [email protected]

Squadron CommanderMajor Robert Calderone

Cadet CommanderC/CPT Noah Chun

California Cadet Activitiewww.cawgcadets.org

Deputy Commander

for Seniors

Lt Col Brian Billing

Cadet Executive Officer Squadron 47 Homepagewww.sq47.cawg.cap.gov

Deputy Commander

for CadetsCaptain Dave MacGregor

Cadet Advisory CouncilSquadron Representative

C/2nd Lt Anna Boop

Civil Air Patrol Leadershipwww.SQ47.com

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