Tigershark Composite Squadron Cadets with DCC 2d Lt Brent Jones (right rear). See Story on Page 3
In this issue . . . H Tigershark Honors Veterans . . . H Wing Conference 2007 . . . sUMMER H Flight Line Marshaling . . . 2007 . . . And Much More!
COMMANDER’S PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP COMMENTS Colonel Joe R. Smith, Texas Wing Commander Where’s Col Smith? The Today Show has a regu- Wings Over Texas is the autho- lar segment entitled “Where in rized publication of the Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol. It is pub- the World is Matt Lauer?” The lished by a private firm in no Today Show host travels to dif- way connected with the United ferent locations around the world States Air Force or Civil Air and reports the news and informa- Patrol Corporation. The opin- tional pieces about the local area ions expressed in the articles or country he is in that day. I’ve and advertisements in this mag- been in the Texas Wing for just azine are the sole responsibility over two months now, and I see of the contributors and in no some similarities. Unfortunately, way constitute an endorsement I can’t compare myself physi- by the United States Air Force or cally to Matt Lauer. He’s younger, Texas Wing Commander, the Civil Air Patrol Corporation. slimmer, and not “folically chal- Col Joe Smith HEADQUARTERS lenged” like I am. But I can relate to his occasionally grueling travel just north of there at Bulverde Texas Wing, Civil Air Patrol USAF Auxiliary schedule. I’ve made a concerted Airpark. There’s plenty more of P. O. Box 154997 effort to get out and meet as many Texas to visit and lots more Texas Waco, TX 76715 Texas Wing folks as I possibly Wing volunteers to meet, and I can. Since the Wing Conference plan to keep doing that. The scen- Please send articles and digital photos for publication to: in April, I’ve been to the Waco ery changes quite a bit between [email protected] SAREX, Amarillo Flight Clinic, Wichita Falls and Houston. They Please do not insert the Unit Commander’s Course in have a lot more green on that side photos into the articles, Decatur, Group III Commanders of the state. But, one thing doesn’t rather make the articles and Call and CAC meeting in Addison, change no matter where I am. photos separate attachments. the SAR Evaluation in Houston, Everywhere I go, I meet a lot of Low Level Survey Mission in great people, who are in CAP for Deadlines: Wichita Falls, Flight Academy the right reasons, and are doing Feb. 28; June 28; Oct. 28 in Houston, Cadet Encampment, great things for our organization, GSAR, Communications School, our state, and our Nation. I want to Col Joe R. Smith and PAO Academy in Paris, a thank them and YOU for contrib- Commander, Texas Wing parade in Richardson, and an SLS uting so much to our Missions for Maj Patricia P. Darby in Austin. I have not been able to America. Together, we are mak- Editor, Wings Over Texas get to San Antonio or South Texas, ing a difference. I look forward to yet, but I did spend some quality meeting each and every member For information on time with several of their Ground of the Texas Wing, and hope to Advertising Rates and Space Please Call 1-800-635-6036 Team Leaders at 02:00 AM a week see you at an activity in the near or so ago when I was Incident future. Commander of an ELT mission
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Tigershark CS Cadets Honor Veterans on Memorial Day Lt Col Rich Simerson Tigershark Composite Squadron Cadets stood The Texas Panhandle War Memorial honors an annual 24-hour silent honor guard at the Texas local veterans who served in the Spanish American Panhandle War Memorial in Amarillo, Texas this War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, past Memorial Day to honor veterans, both living and Grenada, Somalia, Kosovo, the Persian Gulf, Iraq deceased, who have served our country with bravery, and Afghanistan. The Memorial has granite mono- selflessness and distinction. Our Cadets have par- liths describing each war and listing the names of ticipated in this annual tribute since its inception Continued on page 8 . . . ten years ago. At 1800 hours on the Sunday preceding, 21 Tigershark cadets held an opening ceremony featur- Laying the Wreath ing rifle inspection, an exhibition and the posting of the guard. For the next 24 hours the Cadets stood watch over the Memorial, with each guard being relieved on the hour while other cadets performed security patrol. Other cadets performed security throughout the night. At dawn on Memorial Day our Honor Guard raised the United States, State of Texas, and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flags and then lowered them to half-staff to honor the sacrifice of our vet- erans. The Silent Guard then continued their watch until the ceremony began. Every Memorial Day the people of the Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle hold a ceremony to remem- ber and honor our veterans. The ceremony includes the presentation of the colors, speeches, stirring music and song, and a fly-by. A roll-call is made of those who gave their lives for freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. Following the speeches, a Wreath of Honor is placed at the Memorial by families of those service- men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our great nation. This year, three of our cadets had the privilege of participating in this sol- emn ceremony.
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SAREVAL 2007 By Capt Arthur E. Woodgate Texans know much about the The Texas Wing Planning By Saturday, May 19, full- weather and its perils. They also staff was certain that it would get fledged operations were set in know that it hasn’t been until a workout during this evaluation motion across Texas. Some air- recent years that weather predic- exercise, so everyone prepared for crews were asked to run damage tion has become more accurate, to it. Sure enough, it started with the assessment flights and confirm the point that preparing for it and delayed release of a message dated the condition of selected struc- taking preventive action is pos- April 20, warning of a simulated tures or roads considered essential sible without unnecessary disrup- hurricane that was expected to to maintaining normal conditions, tion of the normal routine. For this hit Florida, followed by another others were sent on sorties ferrying evaluation, the Air Force created message dated 4 May, pinpoint- simulated medical supplies, rescue a scenario based on a hypothetical ing “Tropical Storm Buster” in the missions were launched, or air-to- storm, “Hurricane Buster,” hitting the proximity of Mexico’s Yucatan ground coordinated searches were Galveston/Houston area and moving peninsula. From this point on, sent out, asked to look for simu- inland with ferocious winds. the simulated threat accelerated, lated dangers or threats. Run as a Distributed Search “Buster” grew to a category 3 hur- Houston Mission Base oper- and Rescue Exercise, 25 loca- ricane, and eventually barreled ated out of the two-story building tions in Texas - representing all 5 across the Gulf of Mexico towards that Delta Composite Squadron, groups - provided air and ground Galveston and Houston. Group IV, Texas Wing has on the team assets ready to carry out their Although the exercise was D.W. Hooks Airport, Spring, TX. assigned missions. Over a month scheduled to start on May 18, the This is a superior facility, well before the evaluation was to take planning staff was faced with a suited for the work. Run as a real place, the Incident Commander, number of situations they had to mission, local cadets and junior Maj Pat Benoit, gathered experi- resolve on paper before anyone officers implemented building and enced and capable CAP members actually set foot at Houston Mission ground security to perfection. They to staff the Incident Command Base. This is called the “table-top” looked so hard that they even found Post, to be located at the D.W. phase of the exercise. Although all threats that had not been planted Hooks Airport, in Spring, TX, a actions are just announced, rather by the Air Force planners (they all suburb of Houston. To be known than carried out, each is evaluated turned out to be harmless), but it as “Houston Mission Base,” it on the basis of its expected result demonstrated a high level of aware- would direct all other units, each against the announced danger. ness on their part. The cadets ranged remaining in its own staging area, On May 18, Houston Mission in age from 12 to their late teens. dispersed from Sulphur Springs to Base was partially (but function- Reaching the Operations Room Brownsville, and from Amarillo to ally) manned by 10 a.m., and fully required getting past security. Baytown, covering all of Texas. manned by 6 p.m. that evening. This Very polite but firm cadets asked The historical record isn’t much is when play started in earnest, and for individual identification before help in predicting where a hurri- the Staging Area Managers began anyone was allowed up the stairs. cane will go, since each storm is to receive their taskings. Some mis- The cadets were also bright. They its own entity and resolves its path sions were assigned that Friday, and soon learned who was allowed and as it is influenced by the weather carried out as preliminary moves. who wasn’t, so they stopped ask- systems present in the area. In Some aircraft were moved out of ing for identification from those 1961, Houston had suffered a crip- the hurricane’s expected path, and they had already cleared. When pling blow when, late in the sea- given missions that required them they detected any possible danger son, Carla had hit it with 150 mph to land elsewhere and spend the or anomaly, they called on their winds - one of the worst storms night there. Friday was a long day, portable two-way radios and asked in decades, resulting in damage and although operations had been the Security Officer, a seasoned costing some $2 billion dollars in scaled down earlier, planning kept investigator, for his assistance. 1990. Would this exercise involve working until 10 p.m., preparing Access to the building was con- a repeat performance? for the big day. Continued . . .
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SAREVAL 2007 . . . Continued trolled as well, and internal access Buster” turned clockwise and, CAP aircraft, and 30 ground mis- was compartmentalized. This kept rather than moving east as sions using 13 CAP vans. A total interference to a minimum, and the expected, it kept turning until it of 237 personnel, including senior work got done efficiently and on made a simulated second pass members and cadets, had partici- time. Aircrews were flying within over Houston. This time, though, pated in the SAREVAL. the hour of being tasked, ground it put the electrical plants out of Sunday’s tempo returned to teams were on the road equally commission, downed high-tension the usual friendly training routine. promptly, having filled out all wires bringing in electricity from A routine that was now colored by the required paperwork, received elsewhere, destroyed all cell phone the knowledge that the evaluation their mission and safety briefings, towers, and downed the telephone exercise had come pretty close to inspected their aircraft or ground lines as well. To make it more mimicking the activity one could vehicle, and been cleared to depart. interesting, even Internet access expect when dealing with a real The results began pouring in, and was gone. What to do? event. Energized by the previous they were all positive. Morale was high. As obstacles two days, the aircrews and ground The Communications Section rose, they were knocked down. teams kept working with the same kept track of every local aircraft Problems were thrown in, only to determination and purpose they aloft, or ground team in the field, be whittled down to size, parceled has shown earlier in the weekend. maintaining periodic progress and out, and vanquished. The Staging Sunday morning, the Air status checks. Field results, sent in Areas steadily sent in their reports, Force evaluators announced that by the Staging Areas, were also keeping the flow of information Texas Wing had earned a prelimi- maintained and recorded. running smoothly and accurately. nary rating of Successful, which Administration, Finance, and A larger exercise, run by CAP’s means “mission capable,” with other support areas are less glam- Southwest Region, a command four examples of an Excellent rat- orous positions, but they’re still echelon that comprises Arizona, ing. Mentioned were 1st Lt Brendan vital to the conduct of a mission. Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Goss, Planning Section Chief; Lt Col Many cadets helped in these areas, Oklahoma, and Texas Wings, asked Steve Haney, Logistics Section Chief; and their contribution was essen- for various tasks to be carried out Maj Dennis Cima, Ground Branch tial to freeing experienced senior by Texas Wing. These were treated Director, and Lt Col Terry Alexander, members to carry out more press- as requests from a client agency. Communications Unit Leader. ing tasks. Ultimately, the focus The Air Force was satisfied that Also, three individuals were was on the mission and satisfying Texas Wing did not lose focus, and recognized for outstanding work, the needed tasking. Getting it all Southwest Region got its answers and given a Southwest Liaison done is a complicated, interlocked, as unallocated assets became avail- Region Commader’s Coin, a dis- and demanding process. Getting it able to satisfy those requests. tinction seldom given to so many done well and on time takes dedi- Later that Saturday, the Inbox during a single evaluation. They cation, training, and leadership. was considerably depleted, the were Lt Col Owen Younger, The sham “Hurricane Buster” number of reports kept pouring Liaision Officer; Maj Randy hit Galveston and moved on to in, all tasking had been largely Russell, Planning Unit Leader; and Houston, but luckily the simu- assigned to resources that would C/TSgt Robert Lewis, Security. lated damage was light. Everyone be freed to do the job on the fol- When asked how he felt about breathed a sigh of relief and kept lowing day, and all personnel and earning his coin, Cdt Lewis replied, at the business of managing assets, equipment were back from their “I’m honored to have it, but I didn’t assigning aircrews and ground missions. It was beginning to do anything special, really.” The crews to tasks, providing answers look like a very good day, which son of Capt Risher Lewis, Group to the questions posed by Air became even better when the Air IV Logistics Officer, Cdt Lewis Force simulators, and in general Force decided that they had enough is 15 years old, committed to the taking care of the “to do” pile that information to come up with their Civil Air Patrol program, and a couldn’t wait. numbers. The evaluation’s opera- team player. H Then, later in the day, as hur- tional phase was over. ricanes are apt to do, it decided to At last count, 97 missions had behave like a tornado. “Hurricane been executed: 67 sorties using 22
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Ballistic Parachute Tigershark Honors Awareness Veterans . . . By Gary Woodsmall Continued from page 3 Would you know what to do if accelerate to over 100 mph in the those from the Texas Panhandle you or a member of your Ground first tenth of a second after igni- who died or are missing in action. Team discovered an unfired tion. While the total firing period The Memorial has a circular gar- rocket-deployed emergency para- is only one second, someone in the den with beautiful red, white chute system (sometimes called path of an escaping rocket could and blue flowers that are main- a ballistic parachute) at the scene be seriously injured or killed. tained by the local Potter/Randall of an aircraft accident? These These are powerful rockets County Master Gardeners, and is devices are intended to save lives (about 1½-2 inches diameter and surrounded by the flags of each but, they also have the poten- 8-10 inches long) that work very branch of our armed services. tial to cause injury or even death efficiently. The danger to safety Tigershark Composite to search and rescue and first personnel may now be more obvi- Squadron Cadets begin prepa- responder personnel. While there ous. A rescue worker who disre- ration and training as early as are several manufacturers of bal- gards the position of the ballistic January and put in over 75 hours listic parachute systems on the parachute system, or who moves of intensive training and prac- market, equipment manufactured the aircraft without determining tice in the weeks leading up to by Ballistic Recovery Systems the existence of a ballistic para- Memorial Day. Great credit is due (BRS) is the most prevalent system chute system may put him or her- to the Cadet Commander Jarrett found in the industry. In addition self in considerable jeopardy. BRS Shedd, Executive Officer Elyshba to BRS ballistic parachute, there has coordinated with the NTSB, Kempf and First Sergeant Jared are several other brands: Pioneer, FAA and many rescue organi- Wyrick for their leadership and Second Chantz, Advanced zations on how to disarm these guidance. Additionally, the sup- Ballistic Systems, Galaxy, and systems. However, BRS acknowl- port of the Deputy Commander GQ Security. edges that disabling a system at for Cadets 2d Lt Brent Jones and The BRS whole aircraft recov- an accident site can be danger- Cadet Sponsors Chuck and Janet ery system is intended as an option ous and might be best left to the Conley and Nancy Salley was for pilots that have concluded that experts. For accident responders invaluable. a safe landing may be difficult, if that agree with this viewpoint, The War Memorial sponsors, not impossible. However, in cer- BRS recommends contacting a once again, asked us to come back tain instances, there may have local bomb squad to accomplish next year. Each year we learn more been no opportunity to deploy the this procedure. about the honor, commitment, system prior to impact. In those A BRS document that is integrity and sacrifice of our sol- cases where the impact was nota- intended to provide informa- diers, sailors, airmen and marines bly violent, it is quite likely the tion to emergency personnel and their families. And each year system will have fired as a result can be viewed at: http://brspara- the memorial sponsors recognize of airframe breakup or distortion. chutes.com/1st%20responder/ the professionalism and hard work This leaves the final scenario; one InstPersonnel.pdf. BRS has also of our cadets by giving them more in which the parachute system has made available a PowerPoint and more duties. not been activated due to crash presentation on Accident Scene H forces, and the system’s rocket is Safety, which can be viewed or still very much alive and capable downloaded at: of being fired. The rocket motors http://faa.gov/arp/safety/accident_ are ignited by pulling an activation safety_scene_brs.ppt. handle in the cockpit. They then
Daedalian Air Force Foundation Association Announces Announces Flight Cadet Flight Scholarships By Capt Arthur E. Woodgate, Scholarships PAO, Group III The Executive Council of the Air Force By Capt Arthur E. Woodgate, Association, Dallas Chapter 232, announced the PAO, Group III awarding of the 2007 AFA Flight Scholarship in the amount of $600 each for attendance to Civil Air Patrol The Daedalian Foundation, the philanthropic arm Flight Academies (as shown) to the following cadets: of the Order of Daedalians, is dedicated to providing CAP National Flight Academy encouragement for young men and women to become Blahut, Paul Strakele, Grayson military pilots. The Foundation also provides funding Texas Wing Powered Flight Academy for high school students who are interested in flying Lame, Travis Smith, Andrew and are members of the Civil Air Patrol. Prucha, Derek Patrick, Matthew The Dallas Chapter of the Daedalian Foundation Maso, Brandon Schulgen, James awards, annually, a $1,500.00 scholarship to local Civil Schroder, Edward Nalls, Garrett Air Patrol cadets. This year, the organization chose The Air Force Association (AFA) is an indepen- two winners, splitting the scholarship into $750.00 dent, nonprofit, civilian education organization pro- for each cadet. Winners were Cadet Tech Sergeant moting public understanding of aerospace power and Edward Schroder of the Lakeshore Composite the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. Squadron and Cadet Tech Sergeant Garrett Nalls of Texas Wing runs both glider and powered flight the Texoma Composite Squadron. academies for its cadet members. CAP’s young mem- “We are pleased to make this announcement, bers are given the opportunity to attend both, and and hope that these young people have a brilliant their heavily subsidized powered flight training cov- and happy future,” said Dick Clothier, the Daedalian ers all FAA requirements up to achieving solo flight. Liaison Officer to CAP. The total cost of the Texas Using this initial training, many CAP cadets go on to Wing Powered Flight Academy is $1,100.00 per obtain a Class III (private pilot) FAA license, at their cadet; each awardee will make up the difference in own expense. course expenses. Both cadets and Texas Wing, Civil As the number of new pilots continues to decrease Air Patrol, are grateful to the Daedalian Foundation in the United States, and is expected to reach a criti- for their generous donation. cal shortage in a matter of years, CAP’s flight train- The Order of Daedalians’ membership is com- ing program is yet another way that CAP helps the posed of active duty, reserve or retired military pilots community and the nation. The AFA’s monetary help of heavier-than-air, powered aircraft. Their Latin demonstrates a high civic consciousness, and goes a motto, “Volabamus volamus” is aptly chosen (We long way towards helping young persons achieve a Flew [and still] Fly) and reflects their love of flying life-changing personal dream. in all its aspects. Congratulations to all the awardees, whose train- ing is made less expensive by the members of the Air Force Association, Dallas Chapter 232, and their most generous support.
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Seven CAP Instructor Pilots shower moved through. from around the Texas Wing Thursday was “no flight “My experience at the Texas came together to teach seven- day” with winds at 15 knots or Wing Flight Academy was teen cadets to fly June 2-9, 2007. better. We all got a much needed amazing and it was an excel- This year’s academy was based afternoon of free time. Solo lent opportunity to set forth just outside Lake Jackson, TX flights continued throughout the my aviation career. I will at the Brazoria County Airport. day Friday and the last two were always remember this acad- Seven aircraft were ferried to the Saturday morning. emy and how great it was to airport from all points. Cadets Excited parents and family experience my first solo. I began arriving early Saturday began arriving Friday evening. hope my career turns out to June 2, for the first official day. Graduation was Saturday morn- be like the pilots and astro- Staged at the airport restaurant, ing at Columbia Lakes. Among nauts who look back and say, The Windsock Grill, cadets were the dignitaries that were present “I went through my first solo stationed outside under the shade were Texas Wing Commander Lt when I was 16 in CAP.” at wood tables. Cooled bottles of Col Joe Smith, Louisiana Wing Cadet Zach “Stealth” Harvey water were plentiful. The grill Commander Lt Col Mike DuBois provided breakfast, lunch and and Mr. Joe Speed, president The Texas Wing Cadet dinner for the seven days of the of the Texas Dow Employees Programs wishes to extend a academy. Billeting was staged Credit Union, a major contribu- hearty congratulations to all of out of Columbia Lakes Hotel & tor to the Academy. the cadets for a 100% gradua- Resort located approximately The cadets selected for this tion. Thank you to the pilots for 15 miles from the airport. This Academy are above board and the safe academy, the incentive, lovely gated facility provided a qualified; this class of cadets the sharing of time and knowl- quiet, relaxing atmosphere after was especially tuned into one edge with the next generation a long day. another. They worked well as a of aviators. Students and instructor pilots team and cheered each other on. (IP’s) were in the air for an hour While not all cadets soloed each In the name of the pilot- at a time, then its back on the one graduated with 10 hours Keep the blue side up ground, discussing the highlights flying time and sense of finish- In the name of the co pilot- and studying for the next flight. ing something very worthwhile Keep the brown side down Each student flew 2-3 times each and unique. The top student is In the name of the 172- day whether they were doing named “Top Gun”. This presti- Stay out of the trees touch n’ go’s or flight maneu- gious award is based on many Ooorah! vers. Afternoons were spent factors including attitude, study inside attending ground school habits and conduct. This student and watching educational avia- is selected by all of the instruc- tion videos. The last flight of the tors at the end of the academy, day ended around 7:00 PM. this year there was a tie. The All participants were up early, 2007 Top Gun’s are C/2d Lt Joel eager for the day to start. Solo Buchman, “Jar Head” and C/2d flights began late Wednesday Lt Derek Prutka, “Spandex”. afternoon after a cooling rain
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Cadet Salley with Brigadier General L. Dale Hoover. Two Tigershark CS Cadets Receive Front Row: Capt Carla Fisher (Odessa), 1st Lt Sabina Crymes (Abilene), 2d Lt Johanna Augustine Appointments (San Angelo). Back Row: 1st Lt James Keohane Lt Col Rich Simerson (San Angelo), Capt David Crymes (Abilene), 1st Lt Jonathan Swinarski (San Angelo), and Maj Maurice Cadet Christina Salley has been accepted for Clement (Commander San Angelo Squadron). Photo admission to the United States Air Force Academy by Lt Col Tom Strickland. Preparatory School. This ten-month program is designed to enhance a student’s ability to compete for The San Angelo Composite Squadron hosted an Academy appointment. the Corporate Learning Course (CLC) at the Non- Christina, the daughter of Tim and Nancy Salley, Commissioned Officer’s Academy (NCOA) on graduated from Dumas High School this past May. Goodfellow AFB, TX on 21 and 22 April 2007. 1st Lt Although she has only been a cadet for just less than Jonathan Swinarski was course director. a year, her dedication and determination has led her During the Saturday morning session 1st Lt to the rank of C/SSgt. She also attended the NCOA Swinarski presented “Wing Liaison Officer” and Leadership School and last year’s Winter Encampment Capt David Crymes presented “Wing Emergency where she was selected Flight Honor Cadet. Services and Operations.” Students and staff enjoyed John Eilert received an appointment to the United a delicious lunch at the Goodfellow AFB Cressman States Military Academy at West Point. John, the son Dining Facility before resuming the afternoon ses- of Michael and Laurel Eilert of Canyon, served as sion. During the afternoon session, 1st Lt Swinarski Tigershark CS Cadet Commander for two years. He presented “Aerospace Education” and 1st Lt James received the General Billy Mitchell Award and was Keohane provided “Cadet Programs.” later promoted to C/1st Lt. On Sunday, instruction and discussions centered John served with distinction, and exhibited out- on “Wing Mission Support”. Lt Col Tom Strickland standing leadership qualities from his earliest cadet and Maj Maurice Clement provided support with the days. He rose quickly through the ranks, and accepted subject matter. the increasing duties and responsibilities with calm Attendees at the CLC were Capt Carla Fisher from dedication and a resolute professionalism. Odessa, 1st Lt Sabina Crymes from Abilene, and 1st Tigershark Composite Squadron is proud of Lt James Keohane and 2d Lt Johanna Augustine from John and Christina, and applauds their choice to San Angelo. serve our country.
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14 14 Group IV TX WG Members Receive VFW Awards By Denise Thompson ……selfless service reflects both his personal devotion to others and his country and the highest standards of the Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force……..
VFW Post 9182, first in Outdoor Katy TX—On Presentation and Tuesday March Mile Run. Cadet 20, 2007 three Barron and team members of Texas member C/2d Lt Wing Group IV Annabel Andrews were recognized were each pre- for their dedica- sented with tion to the com- coins and named munity with Outstanding Cadet plaques and rib- as chosen by the bons. Capt Bob judges. Two other Manning, Sabre team members Senior Squadron earned both the was given the male and female VFW Leadership Fleet Foot Award. Award. C/2d Lt He served on John Barron and SET for Summer C/CMSgt Jesus Encampment 2006. Sayago were presented with the national, multi agency exercise in He is current Cadet Commander VFW Outstanding Officer and New Mexico. Most recently Capt of Thunderbird. NCO Civil Air Patrol awards Manning, along with other CAP C/CMSgt Jesus Sayago has for 2006. pilots, flew missions looking for a been a member of Thunderbird Among the dignitaries at downed aircraft in southern New Composite Squadron since 2003. VFW Post 9182 was Katy Mayor Mexico. This aircraft has yet to He has completed ALS, CTEP Doyle Callendar. “I am honored be found. and attended an encampment. He to present these individuals with C/2d Lt John Barron has participated for several days in the such distinguished awards. I have been a member of Thunderbird Task Force Rita mission in 2005 been helping with this yearly cer- Composite Squadron since 2003. as a Flight Marshaller and earned emony for a while. My term limit He served as commander for the a special coin from Col George is up and this will be my last time 2006 Texas Wing color guard Sciss. He is GES, MIO and FLM to be here as mayor.” team. Under his leadership the qualified. He currently serves as Capt Manning has been with team won first at Texas Wing cadet Thunderbird First Sgt. CAP for four years. As a mem- competition and placed a strong ber of Sabre Senior Squadron, third in Tucson AZ. They won Houston TX, he has flown many many team and individual awards missions and participated in a at SWR competition. They placed
15 15 Thunderbird Cadet Awarded Air Force Association Scholarship By Capt Denise Thompson Thunderbird Thunderbird Composite Squadron C/2d Lt Annabel Andrews was awarded the Air Force Association 2007 Participated in Flight Academy Scholarship Tuesday May 29, 2007. The scholarship was presented by Maj Bjorn Sundet at ‘Welcome Home Thunderbird headquarters as her parents, grandmother and sister looked on. Maj Sundet is Vice President of the Troops’ Parade Houston Chapter of the Air Force Association and Texas Wing Aerospace Education officer. He is a member of the Thunderbird Composite Squadron was invited to be Houston Museum of Natural Science Challenger Center. a part of the Katy “Welcome Home the Troops Parade” C/Lt Andrews is an active member of Thunderbird on Saturday June 2, 2007 in Katy, TX. Many people lined Composite Squadron currently serving as Executive the streets of this small town located west of Houston to Officer. She has attended several Texas Wing summer welcome several groups of Nation Guard soldiers dressed and winter encampments. She has filled many staff in digital BDU’s. Humvees lead the way for each unit as positions including SET team, Flight Sergeant they marched down the tree lined streets. and Flight Commander. She has partici- Waving American flags and cheering pated in Texas Wing GSAARS and NESA loudly, the onlookers welcomed not only our Advanced GSARS in Illinois. Annabel has troops but Navy Sea Scouts, Cub Scouts, attended Texas Wing CTEP, NCOA, OTS veterans of all ages. Maj Green, dressed in and Glider Academy, has participated in a vintage CAP flight suit, marched in the two Texas Wing NAVCOM. She was a parade along with three other men dressed member of the 2006 Thunderbird Color in vintage uniforms proudly carrying an Air Guard that placed first at Wing and third at Force flag. Corvettes, RV’s, and a crazy car Southwest Region Competition in Tucson, AZ. that can be driven either way were a part of this Among awards she has earned is the VFW Civil Air festive day. Patrol NCO of the year for 2006, Honor Flight- Winter The parade ended at the Katy VFW hall where Encampment 2006 and Outstanding Military Bearing- many hard working volunteers served a lunch of BBQ SWR Cadet Competition, 2006. Along with attending beef and chicken with all the fixings. Congressman the 2007 Powered Flight Academy, Annabel will partici- Nick Lampson was inside the hall greeting the voters. pate in NESA First Responders Course in Illinois, Texas He came by to greet the cadets and congratulated C/2d Wing Summer Encampment and the Space Commanders Lt Keith Kasmarek on his appointment to the Naval Familiarization Course at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Academy. All of the Thunderbird cadets were proud to be a part of this patriotic event. “This was a won- derful event, I am happy we were invited to be a part of something so important,” said Maj Mike Hopkins, Thunderbird squadron commander. “This is a good way to show support for our troops and it’s a good experience for the cadets.”
PHOTO ON LEFT: Maj Bjorn Sundet, Texas Wing AE Officer presents C/2d Lt Annabel Andrews with the Air Force Association Flight Academy Scholarship. L-R Capt Eric Thompson, Maj Sundet, C/2d Lt Andrews, and Maj Mike Hokins.
16 16 CAP Senior Loves Blowing Bugles By Roger Afterburner Phoenix Composite Squadron Guest Writer It is a scene repeated many that time in life and many of times in our nation—in fact, nearly them served in the military in every day. A distant bugler blows WWI, WWII, or Korea. Families the hauntingly beautiful notes to a almost always request Taps be short song known only as Taps as blown at the funeral, but there are mourners dab their eyes in sorrow not nearly enough buglers avail- for a lost loved one. In this case, able to do this personally. As a the musician playing the famous result, many funerals have a pre- Bugle Boy Bob practicing Taps. melody requested for hundreds recorded version of Taps that has The melody for Taps originated of military funerals is someone to be substituted. “I don’t like that during the Civil War. In 1862, who has been playing for over five at all,” said Russell, who learned Gen. Daniel Adams Butterfield, decades, Lt Col Bob Russell, the of this a few years ago. “Finally, following the loss of 600 soldiers Public Affairs Officer (PAO) for I decided I needed to volunteer during the bloody Seven Days Phoenix Composite Squadron, to play at funerals, though I can series of battles, asked that a bet- Civil Air Patrol (CAP). rarely get away to do so because I ter version of the tune “Lights Russell began blowing trum- still work full time and have many Out,” borrowed from the French, pet in fourth grade, “many moons other commitments. In about a be drafted. In short order, with ago,” as he says. “I chose the year, when I retire from my cock- only minor revisions, the haunt- trumpet because I loved the way it pit design and simulation job on ing Taps melody was scratched sounded in big band music, some- the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike out on the back of an envelope. thing my father really loved,” Fighter program at Lockheed- It was formally adopted by the acknowledges Lt Col Russell, Martin, I hope to start supporting U.S. Army in 1874 and began to who continued, “I played 4 years families by traveling and playing be requested for military funer- in grade school, 4 years in high Taps at funerals more often.” als in 1891. Though there are no school, 4 years in college, and, Taps is traditionally played words used—just the bugle blow- after putting my trumpet aside with a bugle, which is a shortened ing in the distance—there are five for the 20 years I served in the trumpet—about the same size as verses that have been written and Air Force, began to play earnestly a cornet—but doesn’t have any could be sung. Normally, just one again about 18 years ago.” He valves. Taps was written specifi- verse is played funerals; if sung, it played in uniform in college while cally for horns without valves, so would be as follows: earning his commission in the Air the bugle is a very simple instru- Day is done, gone the sun, Force Reserve Officer Training ment to use. “However,” explained from the hills, from the lake, Corps (ROTC) unit at Colorado Lt Col Russell, “the melody can from the skies. All is well, State University and he remem- be played with a trumpet, a cor- safely rest, God is nigh. bers playing his first Taps back in net, even a flugelhorn—which is “I thought it important for 8th grade, at a Memorial Day ser- a mellow Bb instrument that sort Texas CAP cadets and seniors vice back in his small home town of looks like a cornet on steroids.” learn a little about the history of Holyoke, Colorado. Russell has yet to buy an authen- of this wonderful song,” offered Amazingly, there are almost tic bugle, he admits, though he is Russell. “Cadets who play cornet 1800 military men and women looking for one; however, he has or trumpet in school should consider dying daily, since the “baby performed the song on the other playing this famous melody at special boomers” are now approaching three instruments. Continued . . .
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18 18 Bugle Boy . . . Continued Ft. Worth services or funerals, if asked.” Russell professes to love a Squadron wide variety of music and playing Taps is not his only “gig” (musi- Change of cal performance). The Phoenix senior arranges a lot of music for his church and even cut a CD Command in 2005 called “Flying Free,” a — By Capt Laurie Prior — wonderful collection of Christian Fort Worth Senior Squadron’s new Commander, Maj Garrett Sager songs—available at www.peaces. Maj Bruce Wilson, affec- (left) and Deputy Commander, com (a web site maintained by the tionately known as Grayeagle in Maj Bruce Wilson. couple who recorded the CD in the Fort Worth Senior Squadron, their home). “Bugle Boy Bob,” as became Deputy Commander and was responsible for surmis- he is known in church and to his on 5 June, 2007. Bruce also is ing check airmen and instructor other musician friends, also plays Operations Officer, Stan/Eval pilots, writing training programs in a 20-piece big jazz band spon- Officer , a Form 5 and 91 Check for new A/C and the maintenance of sored by Lockheed-Martin. “We Airman and is qualified on the pilot training records. He was hired play gigs all over the Metroplex,” C172, C182 and GA8. by American Airlines in 1989 and he explained, “mostly the songs of It seemed that Bruce was des- retired as a MD-80 Captain in 2002. the WWII era—by Glen Miller, tined to fly. He grew up with a love Bruce holds the following Count Basie, Duke Ellington, for aviation because of his father’s certificates: ATP with ME land, Buddy Rich, and Maynard flying experience in WWII. His B727, B737, B707/720 and DC-9 Ferguson (perhaps one of the most father was an Army Air force B- types; Commercial SE land and amazing trumpeters ever)—but 29 pilot flying 35 missions over SE sea, CFI and CFII certificates. also some current music.” Russell Japan. After the war he became an “During my CAP career I played for the Fort Worth City airline pilot for Delta. Bruce spent have had sad experiences on one Band for a few years and for a four years in the Air Force after hand, but rewarding on the other. jazz band in California when HS being Honorably Discharged Being able to assist the population he worked for the JSF program with the rank of E-4 after com- of Mississippi and Louisiana after out near Palmdale for four and pleting an associate degree and Katrina was one of the rewarding one-half years. “I especially love 700 hours of flight time. times. Being able to use my years Dixieland music,” commented Lt Bruce was a police officer of flight experience and CAP train- Col Russell, “but it is not my forte. in Irving, TX from Nov. 1963 to ing to bring some small measure It is incredibly artistic and chal- 1965 and was named “Patrolman of relief will stay with me forever. lenging to do well.” of the Year” in 1964. Being able to assist in locating Russell looks forward to In Nov. of 1965 Bruce was downed airmen and bring some retirement when he can become employed by Braniff International closure for the families is a sad, but more active with CAP and also be as a pilot. During his 17 years rewarding experience also.” able to blow his bugles more often. at Braniff, he flew the Douglas Fort Worth Senior Squadron “I hope to do more recording and DC-6 and 7, Lockheed Electra, is proud of Bruce and will sup- playing with various groups, but Convair 340/440 BAC 111, B727 port him in every way possible. I also hope I can inspire young and B707/720. He also received a His presence is strong and quiet CAP members to pursue music. degree in Aviation Management. but demands respect. His wife, And, any of them who might be Bruce was an FAA certified Gloria, of 41 years fully supports able to offer Taps at a funeral will check airman on B727, B737 and encourages Bruce in CAP. As have a special place in the hearts and DC-9 A/C. He was Director Bruce adds, “At the end of the day, of family and friends.” H of Training for another airline it is well worth it”.
19 19 Ask Yourself Not, “Who Are You?” But Instead Declare, “WHO YOU ARE AND WHO YOU HAVE BECOME?”
By Sharron Stockwell
Cadet Ron E. Martin was was exposed to radios and learned in locating a lost child, as well drawn to the Air Force and emergency services. He will be as, providing medical assistance searching for a passageway to receiving his “Mitchell” award to air show attendees who were his future career. Through a by finishing the requirements and overcome with the heat exhaus- friend, he was introduced to the hopes to receive his Earhart soon. tion. One of the rewards all of the CAP. Once he attended a meet- At the Alliance Air Show in cadets enjoyed was the privilege ing, he was hooked. He decided October 2006, Cadet Commander of meeting, conversing and having it was exactly the opportunity he Martin stretched his leader- their picture made with a former was looking for so he focus on his ship muscles. He assembled the CAP female cadet and the Air future occupation. He is a member Diamondback Squadron Cadets Force Thunderbirds’ first female of the relatively new South Fort early in the morning at headquar- pilot, Maj. Nicole Malachowski. Worth Diamondback Composite ters, determined who qualified Cadet Commander Martin showed Squadron. This squadron con- for radio communication devices, exemplary leadership qualities sists of the melding of cadets from divided cadets into teams, assigned during the Alliance Air Show in the South Fort Worth Composite teams of three to included one Fort Worth, Texas. This is just an Squadron and the Diamond operator with two “newbies.” Not example of the many activities and -back Squadron of Arlington. The only did he require thirty minute functions he has been successfully Squadron Commander is Capt Status Reports, but he directed the involved and/or commanded. Jay Workman. teams to expressly use the “buddy Some of the accomplish- At the young age of thirteen system” and ordered it was man- ments Cadet Commander Martin (13) he joined the CAP. With datory no cadet was to be alone at is most proud of during his CAP the burning desire he had for the any time. Under his cadet com- journey is being able to serve as military way of life, within only mand the Diamondback Squadron the Cadet Commander of Comm two months, he reached his first was successful in promoting School for two years, in GSARSS level of achievement called “The membership in the CAP at the he was the Commanding Officer Curry”. For the past five years he Squadron kiosk manned by the for the New Mexico Red Cap; his has continued his journey toward cadets and through selling hun- ES Record, Group 2 CAC, Vice his ultimate goal. dreds of dollars worth of Alliance Chair, and kicking the CAC until He earned CUL, ARCA, ROA, Air Show Programs for the ben- it worked. He aspires to attend the MRO, GTL, and GTM1-3 over efit of the squadron expense and Air Force Academy, work with the past five years. Cadet Martin operational fund. Although he military intelligence and/or get has learned leadership, philoso- is modest about his accomplish- involved in politics and become a phy, and practicality in addition ments at the Alliance Air Show, Senator for the fine state of Texas. to all of the above listed qualities. under his direction the cadets He has applied to the USAFA for Through squadron exercises, he were also instrumental in assisting Continued on page 23 . . .
20 20 Group II (TX) Holds First Pilot Continuation Training
By Capt Laurie Prior
Fort Worth Senior Squadron for one hour of flight time, plus hosted the first Pilot Continuation fuel and oil, the pilot must par- Training (PCT) program for ticipate in both the ground and Group II Saturday, 17 March 2007 flight phase of the PCT program in Decatur, TX. In accordance and must be a qualified SAR/DR with the Texas Wing supplement Mission Pilot, MP trainee or TMP. to CAPR 60-1, as of 1 June 2005, Pilots have up to 60 days to com- all Texas Wing CAP Pilots must plete the flight phase of the PCT. have completed at least one of the New CAP pilots need to complete following within the preceding this requirement within one year 24 months to act as PIC of a CAP of their initial CAP Form 5. aircraft: Commander of Group II, Lt Commander of Group II, Lt Col *Attend a CAP PCT program Col Tom Bishop, kicked off the Tom Bishop, reviewing 60-1 *Complete FAA approved flight ground phase of the PCT with a at Group II Pilot Continuation training for continuing aircraft review of 60-1 and some words Training (PCT). qualification, or of wisdom. He had just returned *Complete FAA approved flight from a REDCAP where the pilot locate the missing aircraft. Lt Col training leading to a new rating. never talked to anyone which Bishop said, “File a flight plan; For pilots to receive funding made it even more difficult to use flight following (it doesn’t cost anything); never fail to declare an emergency”. Maj Larry Gunnell, Commander of Rio del Fierro Composite Squadron in Wichita Falls (TX430), spoke briefly on the up coming LLRS. Special note taken for all pilots around Sheppard AFB and flying in and out of Kickapoo (T47) to be aware of the 20 NM Alert Area around Sheppard AFB. The floor of the Alert Area is 2300 ft. and all pilots should contact and monitor Sheppard Approach. 2d Lt Markus Decker, FWSS’s Adjutant/Administrator, stirred our memories regarding Flight Procedures. Not only did Markus review Flight Planning, weather Randy Swaim (left) and his father Maj Thomas G. Swaim are past and charts but gave us many free and present Commanders of the Fort Worth Senior Squadron. Randy on-line resources. He pointed instructed on, “Breaking the Error Chain” at the Group II PCT. Continued . . .
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22 22 Declare “Who you PCT Training . . . are” . . . Continued Continued from page 20 out many useful resources and acceptance and is hopeful he will encouraged us to use what we receive a positive response. If have. not, he will attend UTA or DBU Maj Garrett Sager, an instruc- focusing on military intelligence tor and check pilot for FWSS, and determined to make a career covered Pilot Operations. He in the armed forces of the United placed an emphasis on aircraft States. He is proudest of the mul- performance, i.e., W & B and titude of accomplishments already Density Altitude. He said, “These obtained and his excellent service numbers do mean something; record. He most certainly will they will bite you if you don’t pay succeed at any goal he strives to attention to them.” He added that accomplish. He is scheduled to it is helpful to complete as many 2d Lt Markus Decker, FWSS, leave for school during the sum- tasks ahead of time as possible. Garrett never teaches without say- illustrated the use of many mer of 2007. resources for Flight Procedures The Change of Command ing, “The bottom line is always during Group II Pilot Continuation ceremony was held at the squad- fly the aircraft.” Training (PCT) in Decatur, TX., 17 ron headquarters on Tuesday, 13 Randy Swaim, Commander March 2007. March 2007. His successor is of FWSS 1994-1996, is the son C/Col. Victoria Joye, an excel- of Maj Thomas G. Swaim, the 3 aircraft, 3 hours of flight time lent experienced female cadet present Commander of FWSS. for PCT, and 5 hours of instruc- with many opportunities ahead of Randy works for CAE SimuFlite tion for the ground phase. All her as Cadet Commander of the as Deputy Director of JAA of the presentations were excel- Diamondback Squadron. Regulatory Compliance and pre- lent. A special thanks to FWSS To Cadet Commander Ron E. sented nine ways for “Breaking Commander, Maj Thomas G. Martin, you have our good wishes, the Error Chain”. Randy explained Swaim, for being the Safety prayers and the Diamondback how important it is as a pilot to Officer and assisting me, Capt Squadron is proud to have had know your limitations, never stop Laurie Prior, as Project Officer. A the privilege of having you in learning and use the team to min- special thanks to FWSS SM Bill our squadron. You not only met imize limitations. Mellett who is a new member, the CAP challenge but you far SM Mike Paris, FWSS, is not yet qualified as a MP, and yet exceeded our expectations of what employed with the FAA at the volunteered to drive the van and a cadet should become. You not DFW TRACON. Mike brought assist any way he could. only possess the core values of a friend and fellow employee, The primary training objec- integrity, excellence, respect, vol- Training Specialist Bill Holmes tives for Pilot Continuation unteerism, and leadership, but you to do a presentation. Bill talked Training is to promote greater also represent the total picture about Class B airspace, traffic pilot proficiency and enhance of the Civil Air Patrol Program. separation, traffic advisories and CAP flying safety through par- Thank you for your service. the change in the terms ATC uses ticipation in formal, structured One last thing! When people to describe precipitation; no lon- ground and flight activity. It also ask, “Who are you?” – do not hes- ger using numbers for precip lev- encourages and assists CAP pilots itate for one moment to tell them els but is now described as light, to obtain or to renew their FAA – “WHO YOU ARE AND WHO moderate, heavy or extreme. He and CAP credentials. And to YOU’VE BECOME!” HOW? and also advised us to ask for vectors repeat Randy Swaim, “Continue WHY? H around weather. to learn”. H There were 22 in attendance,
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he annual Texas Wing recipients were: Maj Ronny Whitt – Squadron Conference was held April Senior Member of the Year Chaplain of the Year T13-15 in Austin at the old - Lt Col Theresa Alexander, 1st Lt Debbie Ford – MLO of Bergstrom AFB HQ Building, Group IV the Year which is now a Hilton Hotel. Cadet of the Year - Lt Col Maj Joe Ely – PAO of the Year Basically, the original structure Mark Harper II, Group II Capt Stephen Barclay remains unchanged, with the Aerospace Education – 2d Lt – Communications Officer exception that a floor has been Jennifer Goss, Group III of the Year added. In addition, the old assem- Cadet Programs Officer – Maj Wing staff officers received bly hall under the skylight has Juan Arredondo, Group V numerous awards, each accord- been transformed from a minia- Coast to Coast Award – Ft ing to the value of the work per- ture parade field into an entertain- Worth Senior Squadron, formed on behalf of Texas Wing; ment area, with a bar and table Group II the lowest being a Commander’s area set on a raised platform built Communicator – Captain Commendation, and the highest a in the center. Stephen Barclay, Group III Silver Medal of Valor. At the traditional Commander’s Logistics - Maj Richard Pope, Of notable mention, a Group Call, an informal gathering of Group III III cadet received a Meritorious peers on Friday evening, Ch (Lt Moral Leadership Officer – 1st Service Award, perhaps not the Col) Nancy Smalley, Texas Wing Lt Debbie Ford, Group III first ever given to a CAP cadet, Chaplain, was recognized for Public Affairs Officer – Maj but certainly one of the very few, her great work and immediately Joe Ely Carrales, Group V at least in recent memory. “stolen” by Southwest Region as Safety Officer –1st Lt Philip Distinguished guests included the SWR Chaplain. Her gentle Rains, Group III SW Region Commander Col touch and many talents will be a Squadron Chaplain – Reggie Chitwood, National great asset to SWR, though she’ll Chaplain, Maj Ronny Whitt, Commander Maj Gen Antonio remain firmly planted at her cur- Group III Pineda, and SW Region Vice rent home, where she’ll be able Senior Chaplain – Lt Col Commander Col Andre Davis. to keep doing the same excellent Nancy T Smalley, Texas Saturday evening’s banquet work as Mission Staff officer Wing concluded with a change of com- that she’s been accomplishing in Wing Staff Officer – Lt Col mand ceremony, officially turn- TXWG for quite some time. Janette F. Hays, Texas Wing ing Texas Wing over to Col Joe As commander of the host Squadron of Merit – Addison Smith. In his parting remarks, unit, Lt Col Owen Younger, Group Eagles Composite Squadron Col R. Frank Eldridge, the exit- III Commander, extended a warm TX390, Group III ing Texas Wing commander, welcome to all, wishing them the Senior Squadron of the Year thanked the membership for hav- best of times and thanking them – Bexar Senior Squadron, ing made his tenure so successful, for having taken the time to attend. Group V and mentioned specifically cadet Austin is a city with many good Group of the Year – programs. He also cited Texas eating spots, and the shopping can Headquarters Group III Wing’s outstanding support of be fun. He urged attendees to take Texas Wing also received sev- the relief effort during Hurricanes advantage of the many opportuni- eral awards from the Southwest Katrina, Rita and Wilma in terms ties available for enjoying music Region: of leadership, air, ground, and on- of all kinds in Texas’ own Music Addison Eagles Squadron site support, with immediate and Capital of the World. – Squadron of Distinction effective disaster relief. The Texas Wing Yearly Lt Col Nancy Smalley – Photos of the Conference Awards were presented and the Senior Chaplain of the Year are on the next two pages.
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28 28 Texas Wing Cadets Participate in Page Program at State Capitol Capt Denise Thompson, Texas Wing Page Program PO On a beautiful spring day four and paperwork to various sena- working on the floor. “Through cadets from the Texas Wing par- tors as bills are introduced, dis- my experience working as a page ticipated in the Honorary Page cussed and debated. Only a few on the senate floor I am even Program at the State Capitol people other than the senators are more fascinated by the political Building in Austin, Texas on April allowed inside the brass rail. A machine.” said Cadet Zinsitz. “I 12, 2007. As a requirement for this finance bill was the subject of dis- am happy the page program was program each cadet had to provide cussion and was passed while the open to me.” C/MSgt John Rios, the name of their senator and a let- cadets worked. Brownsville Composite Squadron, ter of recommendation signed by They especially enjoyed a said “I very much enjoyed watch- their unit and group commanders. heated exchange between senators ing our elected officials at work.” Meeting with the Sergeant John Whitmire (D) and Dan Patrick For more information regard- At Arms, Mrs. Laney James, she (R). One of the senate pages told ing the Texas State Senate please explained the expectations and C/MSgt Jonathan Williams, Delta visit: guidelines. She then asked if they Composite Squadron, he was there http://www.senate.state.tx.us/ knew the name of their senator. on a good day. “I enjoyed talking She was quite pleased as each with some of the senators and see- cadet gave a name. They were ing how everything is done.” he then taken to the floor. The pages said. C/MSgt Laura Zinsitz and C/ sit in a very restricted area of the MSgt Melissa Bannon, Kerrville senate floor. They give messages Composite Squadron, enjoyed
Left to Right- C/CMSgt Jonathan Williams, Delta Composite Squadron, C/CMSgt John Rios, Brownsville Composite Squadron, C/CMSgt Laura Zinsitz and C/CMSgt Melissa Bannon, Kerrville Composite Squadron.
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30 30 Lackland Takes 2nd Place in Texas Wing Cadet Color Guard Competition . . . and the Next Step By C/Capt Gus Rojas Pictures by Senior Member (SM) Nancy Kerr and Cadet/Capt Gus Rojas The Lackland Cadet Squadron the weekend, the cadets finished Civil Air Patrol recently took part up the competition, and were in the Texas Wing Cadet Color awarded the following awards: Guard Competition at Camp Written Mabry in Austin, Texas. During Examination – 1st Place the competition the five person team was commanded by C/MSgt Mile Run – 2nd Place Colleen Rojas, and joining her Indoor on the team were cadets C/SrA Practical Drill – 2nd Place Kris Kerr, Damian Moulder, Outdoor Nicole Miglis and Daniel Perez. Practical Drill – 2nd Place The competition took place on Standard Drill – 3rd Place Camp Mabry and the team com- peted against six other teams from In-Ranks all around the state. The competi- Inspection – 3rd Place Lackland Color Guard Team tion had various activities such as Overall Texas Wing – 2nd Place undergoes inspection at the the outdoor and indoor presenta- recent Texas Wing Cadet Color tion of the colors, standard drill Taking first place was the Guard Competition. sequence of twenty-five com- Sheldon cadet squadron color mands, mile run, inspection, writ- guard from Houston, Texas by will start preparing for the next ten examination and the panel only two points. competition and also for many quiz competition. At the end of In the weeks ahead the cadets performances around the city. With the 1st place award in grab- Lackland Members before outdoor presentation of the colors. (L-R) From left to right C/SrA Kris Kerr, C/SrA Damian Moulder, C/SrA Daniel bing distance, the cadets have one Perez, Capt Mike Jewell, 2d Lt Victoria Jewell, C/Capt Gus Rojas, C/ other goal in sight as well; to send MSgt Colleen Rojas, C/SrA Nicole Miglis. a drill team in addition to their already competing color guard. For a drill team to be possible, the squadron needs to recruit new members, as well as use existing cadets. This will not be possible without the communities’ involve- ment. Cadets who participate in the Cadet Competition and win, have the opportunity of advancing to the National Cadet Competition, which this year will be held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
31 31 Cadets Morgun Bedynek and Christopher Villarreal Cadet Airman Basic Morgun Bedynek settles into the (foreground) and Cadets Skarda and Nix (background) T-45 Simulator for the “ride of his life!” wait as the T-45 Goshawk Simulator is ‘fired up’ for service. Corpus Christi and Brahma Flight Cadets Visit NAS Kingsville T-45 Goshawk Simulator By Major Joe Ely Carrales It was late in the evening on Flight Simulator at Naval Air requesting missiles) anything they Monday, 7 May 2007 and this Station Kingsville near the city could think of that was within the reporter/Squadron Commander of the same name on 8 May 2007. realm of aviation physics. was seated before his computer CAP Auxiliarists practiced jet The person chiefly responsible typing when an e-mail electroni- flight, aviation and even a landing for the activity and the one who cally made its way into his inbox. It on a “Navy Flat Top.” operated the simulator apparatus was from his Deputy Commander, For some, the activity was their was none other than friend of the Major Fidel Alvarado; the Project first “hands-on” aviation activ- unit, Mr. Bert Alvarez. This is the Officer for the once postponed ity; for other more experienced fifth time that Mr. Alvarez has NAS Kingsville Simulator activ- CAP Officers, it was a chance opened this opportunity to CAP ity. The original activity, slated to try some “fancy flying.” CAP cadets. It is sometimes a precari- for 24 April 2007, was postponed Officers 1st Lt Jerry Lunceford ous situation in that the US NAVY by the US NAVY due to increased and SM (Brevet Captain) Kelly can cancel anytime, including at training demands. Harlan took turns approaching and the 59th second of the 11th hour. “Treat is as a go!” Major Alvarado landing on the simulated Aircraft The unit is careful to respect the wrote, “as per conversation 1800 Carrier. Major Fidel Alvarado also needs of our Nation’s Navy for the hours with ... we meet at the Wild took a turn. continued defense of our country; Horse [Crossing] Mall parking lot no Aside from the Senior plus, the Navy has always come later than 1715 hours. TOMORROW, Member antics, the primary expe- through for the activity. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. MAKE rience was for the cadets. Each “We can try this again in s EVERY EFFORT TO BE PROMPT.” got a good initial 15 to 20 minute few months,” said Mr. Alvarez, And so… round in the simulator for instruc- “and feel free to invite cadets from Nine CAP Officers and Cadets tion, then they each got a second neighboring units.” of the Corpus Christi Comp “free lance” round to either try the This round was not open to Squadron and its Brahma Cadet carrier landing, formation flying proximate CAP units due to the Flight attended T-45 Goshawk or (as Cadet Bedynek proved by Continued . . .
32 32 The US Civil Air Patrol Represented in the Pilgrimage to the Alamo By 1st Lt Estelle Kelly The Alamo Composite sent its young men into conflict. It Commanding General Arnorth, Squadron, US Civil Air Patrol- has continued as a solemn tribute Ft. Sam Houston follows. Silver TX186, joined military digni- to those Heroes of the Alamo and Taps by the United States Army taries from Randolph Air Force a moment of reflection for the cur- Medical Command Band draws the Base, Lackland Air Force Base, rent and veteran members of the event to a heart-felt conclusion. and Brooks City Base in rep- armed forces. San Antonio is known as resenting the United States Air Organizations, both Civic Military City USA as much for Force Community in the annual and Military, are invited to attend its historically significant military Pilgrimage to the Alamo. the procession beginning from presence as for the respect recip- The Pilgrimage to the Alamo, William Barrett Travis Park along rocated between the military and sponsored by the Daughters of the Houston and Alamo Street to the the community of San Antonio. Republic of Texas, Alamo Mission Alamo. Each organization may The Alamo Composite Squadron Chapter, dates to the First World present a wreath or floral tribute was proud to bring the US Civil War. It began as a means to honor to the Color Guard for placement Air Patrol to this community event the sacrifices of the defenders of on the grassy plat in front of the and to represent our members who the Alamo in a dignified manner Alamo Shrine. A brief ceremony have served so quietly. at a time when the nation had just marked by a speech from the We salute you!
T-45 Goshawk Simulator . . . flight in attendance were, Cadet Continued Airman Bryce Nix, the flight’s ranking cadet, Cadet Airman scheduling requirements of the US Commander, “the last such event Chelsie Skarda, Cadet Airman NAVY that would have produced was documented in The CAP Basic Morgun Bedynek and Cadet late arrivals on a school night for Volunteer and Wings Over Texas Airman Basic Emily Garcia. They cadets of more than an hour drive. It last year. We had a good group were joined by the Squadron’s is hoped that a “summer session” can from Brownsville attend; then led Cadet Commander, Cadet be planned to accommodate cadets by 1st Lt Hector Galvan.” Technical Sergeant Christopher from Corpus Christi, Victoria, As a milestone of another Villarreal. Cadet 1st Class Phillip Kingsville and Brownsville. sort, this was the second official Lozano, Cadet Airman Michael “We have opened the activ- outing for Brahma Cadet Flight of Beal and Cadet Airman Basic ity to all units of Group V/Texas Kingsville, the first being a field Celeste Resendez were unable to Wing in the past,” said Major trip to Nueces County Airport in attend due to other commitments. Joe Ely Carrales, Squadron Robstown, Texas. Members of this H
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34 34 After their “find,” 2d Lt Jerry Barron, C/SrA Andrew C/A1C Jeremy Banks (left) at the field communications Papson, and C/A1C Jeremy Banks. station, with the CSAREX Communications Officer, C/SMSgt Michael Moody. Black Sheep Squadron Works the CSAREX By 1st Lt Kelly Castillo On 27-29 April 2007, 2d into ground teams and aircrews. sion base received a radio call, Lt Jerry Barron, C/A1C Jeremy The aircrews outnumbered the “Mission base, this is CAP flight Banks and C/SrA Andy Papson., ground team members, since 4245, over.” C/A1C Banks and all members of the Black Sheep there were 11 CAP aircraft parked C/SrA Papson were working the Composite Squadron, attended the on the tarmac. The ground teams radios when the call came in, and Texas Wing Consolidated Search were assigned mostly local mis- learned that a civilian pilot had and Rescue Exercise (CSAREX), sions, and some ground teams sent out a Mayday distress call. held at Waco. were sent to a neighboring airfield Upon receiving that message, On Friday evening, 27 April, to practice “ramp” checks and Waco Air Traffic Control (ATC) they assisted in setting up the UHF Emergency Locator Transmitter relayed it to the last CAP flight to and VHF portable communica- (ELT) searches. leave mission base, which was still tion station, as well as setting up The tall grass and rough ter- flying its mission. That aircrew, in some 20 sleeping cots for inbound rain that they found at the new turn, called it in to mission base. members from the rest of Texas location made it virtually impossi- Within twenty minutes, there Wing. Accommodations involved ble to rely on anything other than were two other reports of ELTs sleeping in a large hangar, where CAP’s signal-acquiring, portable going off in Texas. One was in about seven aircraft were stored electronic equipment. “Locating Waco, the other one in Austin. and some were being repaired. a signal turned out to be much Being closer to the second beacon, The members enjoyed sleep- harder to do in an overgrown the Pegasus Composite Squadron ing alongside a Commemorative grassy field than when it’s com- was notified to send out a ground Air Force A-26 Invader (The ing from inside a metal hangar,” team to handle the Austin ELT Spirit of Waco), which flew on the said 2d Lt Barron. He also noted signal. following Saturday morning, car- that the important lesson the team The ELT beacon in Waco, rying paying customers. learned that day was, “Trust your either intermittent or a spuri- That Saturday, after a morn- equipment.” ous signal, was never heard from ing safety and operations brief- That evening, as things were again. The Mayday call, on the ing, CAP members were divided winding down after dinner, mis- Continued . . .
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36 36 Former SR-71 Leader Visits the Crusader Composite Squadron By 2d Lt Robert Severance III Photo by 2d Lt Wes Bement On 1 May 2007, the 47th Anniversary of Gary Powers’ U2 being shot down over Russia, Col Richard H. Graham (USAF-Ret.) gave a very informative “insider’s view” presentation on the SR-71 Blackbird to Crusader Composite Squadron members. The downing of Gary Powers in 1960 prompted Kelly Johnson, president of the Lockheed Skunk Works, to develop the SR-71 in only 22 months. This highly suc- cessful aircraft, after entering service in 1964, was retired in 1990, reactivated in 1995, then retired once again in 1997. Altogether, fifty Blackbirds were built and nineteen lost. Col Graham spent seven years as an SR-71 pilot. Later, he served as an SR-71 instructor, the 1st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron Commander, a Director of Program Integration at the Pentagon, and the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Commander a Lt Col assigned to the Dallas Composite Squadron, at Beale AFB (the latter a position that carried with it Group III, Texas Wing, Civil Air Patrol. world-wide responsibilities). Crusader Squadron’s 1st Lt Michael Hagle said, After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Col Graham “The presentation was very informative, and I really flew for American Airlines before retiring a second enjoyed Col Graham’s delivery.” time. He is the author of two published books, SR-71 After the presentation, Lt Col Roy D. Hill, Revealed: The Inside Story and SR-71 Revealed: The Commander of Crusader Composite Squadron, pre- Untold Story. A third one, not yet published, is SR-71 sented Col Richard H. Graham (USAF-Ret.) with a Blackbird: Stories, Tales and Legends. He is currently Crusader Composite Squadron patch.
CSAREX . . . ing on the CSAREX’s Staff and the source of the now-steady and Continued is also the Texas Wing Chaplain, quite loud beeping ELT. Cadets “Who wants to take it?” Banks and Papson remembered other hand, turned out to have been Within fifteen minutes, the their lesson from the previous an actual plane crash. Fortunately, Black Sheep Composite Squadron day (“Trust your equipment”) and the pilot walked away from the crew were heading northbound actively narrowed down the beep- slightly damaged aircraft. As a toward Grand Prairie on a real ing signal to a small yellow T-211 result, the CSAREX teams in mission. Two hours later, the Torpedo that was inside a mainte- Waco were told to “stand down” search team arrived at the Grand nance hangar. and return to base. Prairie airport, where they could Notifying the FBO staff of On the following Sunday detect the faint sound of an active their findings, the ELT was dis- morning, 29 April, there was yet ELT beacon. armed and the beeping stopped. a third ELT signal reported. “We After contacting the Grand Congratulations to Cadets Banks have an ELT going off in the Prairie Airport’s Fixed Base and Papson upon earning their Grand Prairie area,” said Lt Col Operator (FBO) staff, they received first “Find” ribbon. Nancy Smalley, who was work- approval to search the ramp for H
37 37 Celebration of Flight Balloonfest By 2d Lt Tracy Hollinshead The Gregg County Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, part of Group III, Texas Wing, participated in the Celebration of Flight Balloonfest May 4-6, 2007 at Panola County Airport in Carthage, Texas. The cadets served on balloon crews, helped with parking, and performed a march-in and drill-down activity. All proceeds go to fund schol- arships for Panola College students.
38 38 Roberts Raiders Cadets Provide Community Service The month of June provided community service E. Lee High School were so pleased with the perfor- opportunities for the cadets and seniors at TX085 mance of the cadets that they were asked to return to “Roberts’ Raiders” in Tyler. On June 4, cadets under help when the schools new portable buildings arrive. the supervision of Assistant Cadet Programs Officer “Roberts’ Raiders” cadets and seniors had a and teacher, Captain Valerie Valentine, assisted Tyler second opportunity for community service on June Independent School District teachers and principals 9. Beginning at 9:00 am members of TX085, under with the reorganization of the districts largest high the direction of Deputy Commander of Seniors Major school. Robert E. Lee High School is a 5A school with Chris Harcrow, donned PT gear and began mov- a student population of over 2600 and a faculty and ing furniture and washing and waxing airplanes for staff of over 150. After much discussion and planning, HAMM, the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum, new principal, Roger McAdoo decided the students located at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. The and teachers would be best served with the campus museum is in the process of moving from their cur- organized by subject areas. This decision meant the rent facility located in a hanger to a new location in relocation of almost 75% of the faculty and staff. So the old terminal building. Not only did the cadets the Monday after graduation was designated moving and seniors labor over many historic planes, they day. Cadets assembled in Capt Valentine’s classroom were also privileged to watch pilots take off in a at 9:00 am and were assigned different areas of the 20 vintage Russian jet. This will be an ongoing ser- acre campus. By the time cadets were dismissed they vice project until the museum is completely moved had moved teachers, principals and counselors in four and ready for visitors. of the six buildings. The faculty and staff of Robert
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40 40 Triple Crown Cima Waco, Texas—Merriam-Webster brought her expe- Dictionary defines the Triple rience to Texas Crown as: a set of three notewor- Wing’s GSARSS thy awards, wins, or achievements program where in a particular field. On May 12, she served on staff for four years. strange that I’ve waited this long to 2007 C/Col Caitlin Raye Cima She was twice named Texas Wing achieve the Spaatz award, putting earned a Triple Crown of her own Female Cadet of the Year, squad- it on just as I am about to depart – a college graduation, a Spaatz ron level Air Force Association and from the cadet program; after all, award and a commission in the Air Force Sergeant’s award win- it is the penultimate achievement United States Air Force. Col Frank ner, Wing Air Force Association for any cadet in the program and Eldridge, former Texas Wing Cadet of the Year, and a three who wouldn’t want to enjoy the Commander, presented the Spaatz time NHQ scholarship recipient. aura of being a Spaatz cadet? For award at a ceremony held at the Cima is a solo pilot and traveled to me, though, the grade of Cadet Texas Wing Headquarters. Lt Col Australia with IACE. Colonel isn’t a benchmark from Nancy Smalley, SWR Chaplain, Caitlin graduated from which I can measure myself presented Cima with a Spaatz coin Baylor University with a degree against others. My achievements and Major Mike Hopkins, Cima’s in International Studies (Arabic and successes within this program squadron commander, presented Language emphasis). In addition to are what distinguish me, and I her with a squadron challenge attending Baylor University, Cima have done all of those things with- coin. Attending the ceremonies attended the American University out the leverage which this grade were family and CAP members in Cairo, Egypt. She is a member can bring. Instead of a tool to that have served as guides and of the Baylor Interdisciplinary bring me to future successes, the mentors through the years. Core/Honors College Leadership Spaatz award serves as the cap- During her career as a cadet, Council, the International Studies stone on my cadet career, which I Caitlin has been Cadet Commander Honor Society and the Arnold will always remember.” of her squadron, chairman of Air Society. Caitlin’s parents are Maj Group and Wing CAC as well as a As an ROTC scholarship Dennis Cima, current Group IV member of Region CAC. She held recipient, Cima distinguished her- Commander, past commander of a variety of positions at encamp- self as commander of the Blue Thunderbird Composite Squadron. ment including twice serving as Knights armed drill team, com- He is an engineer with Mustang Deputy Commander and serving as mander of the color guard and as Engineering in Houston. Lt Col Cadet Commander in both Texas and a Squadron Commander. Cima Brooks Cima is the Texas Wing Illinois Wings. As one of the char- earned Distinguished Graduate Emergency Services Training ter members of the CTEP Project at field training. She has been Officer. The Cima’s have dedi- Group, Cadet Cima helped to chart assigned to serve as an Intelligence cated many years to Civil Air the course that brought Texas Wing Officer and will leave for train- Patrol and the Texas Wing. Lt Cadet Programs to its place as one of ing at Goodfellow AFB in San Col Cima will command her 11th the most active in the nation. Angelo, Texas late in June. Texas Wing Encampment in June Upon earning Advanced When asked why she waited at Camp Maxey, Paris, TX. She is Ranger/Field Medic at Hawk so long to earn her Spaatz, Cima a teacher in Katy ISD in the gifted Mountain Ranger School, Caitlin said, “Most people think it is and talented program.
41 41 Gladewater City Council Honors Group III Cadet
By 1st Lt Harold Parks
On the evening of Friday, Air Force Academy. University of Arkansas, where he March 16 2007, Cadet Major Cadet Mouton is the Cadet plans to study engineering while Stephen Mouton was recog- Commander of the Gladewater awaiting a class assignment at nized at the regularly scheduled Corsairs Composite Squadron, the Academy. meeting of the Gladewater City part of Group III, Texas Wing, At the City Council presen- Council. Mr. John Tallent, Mayor and has been a Civil Air Patrol tation, he was accompanied by of Gladewater, presented Cadet member for six years. He has 1st Lt Harold Parks, commander Mouton with a City Council completed the Texas Wing Solo of the Gladewater Corsairs Proclamation that recognized Flight Encampment, and is cur- Composite Squadron, and both him for his scholastic endeavors, rently completing training to Cadet Senior Master Sergeant civic achievements (Boy’s State), obtain his Private Pilot’s License. Jarrod Alexander and Cadet Civil Air Patrol accomplish- In addition to his nomination to Chief Master Sergeant Andrew ments, and his recent recommen- the Air Force Academy, Cadet Alexander, members of the dation to attend the United States Mouton had been accepted by the Squadron’s Cadet Senior Staff.
Left to right, 1st Lt Harold Parks, Gladewater Mayor John Tallent, Cadet Major Mouton accepting the proclamation from Mayor Tallent, Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Jarrod Alexander, and Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Andrew Alexander.
42 42 Two Pegasus Cadets Receive Scholarships to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University By 1st Lt Daren Jaeger Pegasus Composite Squadron assuming leadership roles in math and science through his par- is excited by the achievements of band and cross country. Outside ticipation in Science Bowl, Texas two of its top cadets being accepted of school he has been active in Math League, American Math with full 4 year ROTC scholar- his spiritual faith; he joined the Competitions, Mandelbrot and ships to the number one aero- cadet program of Civil Air Patrol American Math Invitational Exam. nautical university in the country in 2004; and obtained his pri- He also maintained a 3.7 GPA at – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical vate pilots license in the summer Austin Community College where University, Prescott Campus and of 2006 at the age of 17 years, 2 he was enrolled as a dual-credit stu- Daytona Beach Campus. days. In Civil Air Patrol he has dent. His extracurricular activities attained both the General Billy involved being an assistant instruc- Mitchell Award and the Amelia tor of the Round Rock Fencing Club, Earhart Award. He has also a member of the Brazos Bottom earned his HAM Radio license, Cow’Ographers, and an actor and General, with code. sound technician at Tablerock’s theatre productions. In 2004, he joined the Civil Air Patrol. Since then, he was selected to attend Civil Air Patrol’s National Blue Beret Academy, was the squadron’s color guard commander and was selected as Outstanding Color Guard Commander during Texas Wing Cadet Competition. He earned the General Billy Mitchell Award and the Amelia Earhart Award. In Cadet Captain Herakles December 2006 he was awarded Boardman will be attending Pegasus Squadron’s Cadet of the Year. Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach Deputy Commander for Cadets, in the Fall. He is the recipient Lt Col Debbie French commented, of a 4 year Navy ROTC schol- “Cadet Hamman is the Cadet arship to major in aerospace Cadet Captain Steven Hamman Commander and has been instru- engineering. This award is the has been accepted to Embry- mental in helping to rebuild the cadet result of many years of focused Riddle Aeronautical University program. He has been a role model at work and consistent growth. He at Prescott, Arizona. He is the both Pegasus and Apollo Squadrons.” was accepted into the math and recipient of a Type 1 USAF ROTC She went on to say, “Cadet Boardman science academy in junior high scholarship and plans to major was our first 17 year old pilot and and graduated with a distinguished in computer engineering. This HAM Operator in the squadron and magnet diploma from the Lyndon scholarship is given to less than has challenged cadets to achieve more Banes Johnson Math and Science 5 % of applicants. Through indi- than they ever have before.” Both are Academy. He has received many vidualized home school study, a credit to themselves, their parents, awards in music, science Olympiad, Cadet Hamman has distinguished Pegasus Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, track, and cross country; himself with various awards in and their community.
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44 44 My First Orientation Flight
By C/Amn Rebecca Walden Photos by Debbie Walden (the author’s mother)
Ever since the age of twelve, fixed). We taxied all the way to rolling. I found out just how much I have wanted to be in the Air the runway, the whole time being harder it is to fly than to drive. To Force and, among other things, directed in the use of the cockpit remain steady with the horizon, become a fighter pilot. My par- instrumentation. Finally we were you need to pull and push the yoke ents did some research for me and cleared for take-off. Our instruc- handle (steering wheel to land found that to do so would require tor, Lieutenant Merle, pulled a lot lubbers). To turn right or left, the me to have perfect eyesight, which of switches one labeled “mix,” pedal and the yoke must be turned, rules me out. My dad rented The another centering on altitude, and but they have to be opposite each God’s Must Be Crazy during this such. The feeling of not being on other. Just moving the yoke causes time, and we used to joke about the ground suddenly rushed in. It the plane to tip dangerously. how we would get one of the little was almost as if we were in a time Every minute of my time at the Ultralight planes and use it out in warp, because seconds after the controls was an enjoyable struggle the country where we had some wheels left the cement, we were at to keep the plane upright and on land. Still, I never really gave up 1700 ft and climbing. course. It tended to favor turning on the dream of flying. On 15 There was a lot of turbulence, left as well as giving in to the tur- April 2007, my dream came true. but our instructor handled it with bulence at times due to the wind. I first heard that I was going ease and explained that it was due Finally we had reached our desti- to fly at the Tuesday night meet- to the hot air from the large high- nation and the instructor regained ing. First Lieutenant Fischler, the way beneath us. The coolest thing control. It was almost like part- Apollo Composite Squadron com- was getting to see what Texas ing with an old friend, because I mander, called me over and asked really looks like from above. had just figured out how to keep if I wanted to fly. It didn’t really When you are on the ground it it going steady. We landed, took register for a moment, until she seems like the land dips and that a break, and headed back. It was told me that would fly on the CAP a farmer’s field is all black, but I an amazing experience, and one I Cessna 172 on Sunday. When the know better. From the sky, you will never forget. day arrived, the skies were clear. can see from East to West because When I got back home, I began It was almost unnatural for Texas there are no mountains, and farm- thinking about it as I told my par- not to have some clouds. My par- er’s fields have deep trenches that ents and numerous family mem- ents dropped me off at the airport are brown. Fields are all different bers about my flight. I noticed that and the adventure began. The pilot shades of green, and large forests in our drills, our group of cadets is was going to be Second Lieutenant seem like a few patches of lawn called a flight and in order to keep Joseph Merle, and he had already trees. Once we had steadied at from “barrel-rolling,” we all had rolled the plane out of the hangar. around 4500-5000, our instructor to work together and do our jobs I was with another beginner directed me to take the controls. correctly. I wonder if maybe there cadet, so I didn’t feel too awkward. He told me to keep the dash is a connection between a drill We took a long time to go through about two finger-lengths below the flight and an actual plane flight? the routine checks, especially since horizon. He also showed me how Both require teamwork and doing the fan was in need of repair (it got to make the Cessna turn without things by the rules.
45 45 Cadets Work the SAREVAL By 2d Lt Michael Bownds When I joined CAP almost again during the SAREVAL at team missions, handled com- a year ago, I had little interest in Houston Mission Base. I was munications, provided security the cadet program. Since it was assigned to the air operations and much, much more. one of our missions, I knew it branch, and from that vantage Despite the long hours, and must have some importance, point I had the opportunity to the stress of having Air Force but I still couldn’t help viewing see how missions are planned evaluators looking over their cadets as a bunch of kids who and executed. It was also a shoulders - as was the case dur- marched around the parking lot good spot from which to learn ing the SAREVAL -, cadets in during our squadron meetings. how the different staff func- proper uniform maintained their Over time, my attitude tions interrelate. military bearing and did what changed. I started to see the The work was chaotic, was asked of them promptly, transformation that took place stressful, difficult, but above all courteously and without com- as new cadets progressed in rewarding. People with varying plaint. Their participation was the program. I also noticed degrees of experience and abil- critical to Texas Wing, since their change during promotion ity, all of them committed to the without them we might not ceremonies as they received CAP program, managed to pull have attained a Successful rat- rewards, promotions, and addi- it off through sheer will power, ing in our evaluation. As I made tional responsibility. Watching hard work and dedication. They this awareness my own, I also a group of cadets that spanned gave of their talent generously, learned how wrong I had been, all grades, from Cadet Airman and they supported each other because now I knew that when Basic to Cadet Colonel was a every step of the way. It was in the going gets rough, it is nice bit like watching time-lapse this environment that one thing to have some cadets around. photography. stood out and reached my heart Savoring the experience I’ve Still, I wasn’t ready to view and mind - the importance of gained in the last two months them as anything more than our cadets. has taught me that CAP is not just kids. Not yet. After all - I These past two months I just a search and rescue orga- reasoned - CAP is a search observed that our cadets were nization. It is more than that. and rescue operation, so what not a bunch of kids who got in Through our Cadet Programs, good are they going to be when the way. On the contrary, they we play an important part the going gets rough? The last were committed young persons, in shaping the lives, minds thing I thought we needed was capable of performing impor- and hearts of young people. a bunch of kids getting in our tant tasks necessary to our Ultimately, by performing our way. But if cadets can grow in accomplishing the overall mis- Cadet Programs mission suc- wisdom and experience, so can sion. Although they could have cessfully, we actually help cre- senior members. And that’s been having fun elsewhere, they ate tomorrow’s civic, industry what happened to me. chose to work alongside the and military leaders. And in Over the past two months, senior members, often doing the end, as we help shape their I’ve had the privilege of work- the things that no one else training, cadets wind up shap- ing as a mission staff assistant wanted to do. Without com- ing our lives. trainee during the distributed plaint, they assisted the com- SAREX in Waco and then mand staff, performed ground
46 46 Apollo Squadron Red Poppy Ride By C/Amn Rebecca Walden On Saturday, 28 April, a very enjoyable “festival” if you will, known as the Red Poppy Ride, took place in Georgetown. I’ve never been a fan of the interestingly clad men and women riding bikes whom I perceived as Cdt Walden, Cdt Corley, and 2d Lt Kristoffersen mere traffic blockers... that is, until I decided to volun- getting ready to help at Rest Station #4. teer with the Civil Air Patrol to help them. We arrived at about 0600, far fewer than normal in attendance, but Now, it has been my experience that when a person only because there was another equally important event or organization volunteers, the group is given a short going on at that time. The Apollo Composite Squadron hello and then told very curtly exactly what they are members able to be there were Captain John Benavides, to do. That, however, was not the case at Station #4. Second Lieutenant Sue Kristoffersen, Senior Member When we arrived, we were greeted very warmly and Monica Corley, and Cadets Cameron Condrey, Nathaniel told to help ourselves to their refreshments. There were Condrey, Stephen Corley, Anna Haworth, Jonathan some very nice ladies holding bikes for the riders, so we Kokel, and I. First Lieutenant Tim Fowler, from Kittinger decided to be courteous and help as well. Phantom Senior Squadron, also came to help. Nearly every rider that stopped praised each of us The day began with a cheerful squawk - at least unceasingly for our kindness, and asked a lot of ques- that’s what it sounded like, as the walkie-talkies were tions about the Civil Air Patrol. We asked that they vote distributed and tested. The cadets were split into two for our Station and every rider agreed to and thanked teams: Corley and Haworth. Corley’s team - I was part of us some more for the homemade refreshments. Cadet it - helped with car parking in the back field; Haworth’s Jonathan Kokel had contributed a large batch of cookies team got another parking area. Once our back lot had that were devoured in minutes. been filled, we joined the other team at Parking lot B. I also must include thanks for a special person who About this time, the flood gates opened and the people could not attend, but decided to do what she could in poured in. Or maybe it was because the race was about spite of it. Cadet Erica Condrey had created one of the to start. Only a few minutes had gone by when there was most amazing tri-fold poster boards I had ever seen. All no more parking room and we were forced to move on along the sides were pictures of our recent Volunteer to a third parking lot. Cadets were stationed at each lot activities with the Civil Air Patrol. In the center, to com- to let new arrivals know where to park. Finally, the race memorate our cause, she had created three large pop- began and we were free to leave and enjoy ourselves. pies that stood out in 3-D. I felt privileged when Senior Member Monica Corley The poster, in my opinion, erased any doubts about asked if I would like to join her and Cadet Corley later who we were: The Civil Air Patrol. Her poster even in the morning and help at Rest Station #4. I was glad to helped our squadron find a contact who offered to help know that she felt I was mature enough to join her. us with a very special hands-on interaction - she is an Army pilot stationed at Ft. Hood, who offered to come visit us at our squadron with at least one Apache heli- copter! There were many riders who said they had been in the military or had close relatives who were, and we were able to learn a great deal from them. It was a wonderful experience, and one that helped me realize that no matter how strangely someone is dressed, or how extravagant a person might seem, each should be given a chance. I no longer see the bike riders who go past our house as strange or “in the way.” Now my memory recalls all the smiling faces thanking me for doing nothing more than giving them a chance (and holding their very expensive bikes).
47 47 Apollo Composite Squadron Works the Burnet Air Show By C/SSgt Zack Norred Photo by 2d Lt Sue Kristoffersen On 14 April 2007, several VIP tent had been blown over and formed some of the most amaz- cadets and senior members from several of the support post damaged ing aerobatics we had ever seen. the Apollo Composite Squadron, beyond repair. We fixed all the sup- After that, there was a formation based in Georgetown, woke up, port post that were repairable, and flight of experimental aircraft. got their gear together, and headed tied several ropes to the aircraft tie- They performed very well, and in out to the Burnet Air Show. down hooks on the tarmac. very close grouping. Despite the We arrived at approximately After that, we could start on wind, they were able to safely get 0700 and began working at once. our assigned task, which was set- extremely close, pulling off their With winds gusting to 30 knots and ting up the barrier ropes to provide maneuvers in a tight formation. a temperature of about 55 degrees safe parking for all aircraft - and It was when they landed that Fahrenheit, it was extremely windy keep spectators from wandering things started heating up, as an and cold. We were tasked with set- into the flight line. By the time we A-1 Skyraider swooped over the ting up signs for our sponsors, flight finished setting up, several aircraft airfield and dropped his bombs! line barrier ropes and flight line had arrived, and the Air Show was No, it didn’t drop real bombs, but security. When we made our way to about to begin. the sounds were real, created by a the flight line, we noticed that the It started off fast! A Pitts per- professional explosives team. After it made several runs, (L to R) Cadets D. Cochell, R. Walden, J. Cochell, E. Condrey, Z. Norred, it was time for the B-25 “Yellow A. Cochell, Z. Matson, S. Corley, J. Kokel, C. Condrey, and J. Condrey. Rose” and the PBJ “Devil Dog” to make their runs and end the Air Show with a bang! as they dove low and dropped their ordnance in an explosion of heat and smoke. You could feel the heat as you watched, sitting on your chair. There were many more planes in attendance; in fact, too many to name. I did notice that the C- 47 “Bluebonnet Bell” was also in attendance, along with an AH-64 Apache Longbow. Overall, it was an amazing Air Show and a complete success. The high winds and bitter cold weren’t going to stop this event. Despite the bad weather, the Air Show lived on and everyone had a wonderful time.
48 48 Pegasus Squadron Present Colors at Muster Day Parade By Cadet SSgt Rand Fowler egasus Composite Squadron Morris and Cadet Staff Sergeant or learning the range of an M-1 performed color guard Rand Fowler were Guards; Cadet Garand Rifle, we came to real- Pduties at the annual Muster Master Sergeant Sean Stewart, ize that life on the front was either Day at Camp Mabry. During organizational flag bearer, fol- sheer boredom or total terror. Muster Day we are asked to reflect lowed in step to the beat. Moving onward to the Axis force on the history of our Texas armed After the group had toured the encampments, we observed an forces and the Texans who have displays of jeeps, tanks and trans- anti-tank gun being prepared served in American wars. ports along with a Black Hawk for battle. Some of the win- The color guard team pre- helicopter, they watched many ter equipment on display was sented the colors during the nine war re-enactments from the civil pretty interesting. o’clock parade on Saturday morn- war and WWII. As if in a time We really enjoyed the whole ing. The team was followed by a machine, we “toured through” the show as we were able to see how formation of tanks, historic jeeps, Allied forces encampments on the both sides dealt with an impos- and military vehicles. Cadet Siegfried line, with the American sible situation under impossible Captain Steven Hamman, color 36th Infantry Division. Each fox- conditions. It wasn’t at all like guard commander, called cadence hole dug out recreated an isolated the movies. War, in reality, is to the beat of the drummer of presentation of what life in a front- pretty serious. the Civil War re-enactment color line foxhole was like at that time. guard. Cadet Senior Airman Kyle From decades-old C-Rations,
49 49 Flight Line Marshaling By C/2d Lt Tiffany Hamm
What is the next best thing to Texas. We love it, so we want to flying? Flight line marshaling, of be prepared for them, because we course! On 17 May, Waxahachie want to keep ‘em coming. cadets practiced just that. Cadet The evening started out with staff members of the Waxahachie a safety briefing about flight line Talon Composite Squadron, part marshaling. C/CMSgt Josse stated, of Group III, Texas Wing, wanted “Safety was the most important to get a refresher course on the thing I learned about flight line skill, and they also needed to get marshaling.” Shortly afterwards, the new cadets started on proper C/2d Lt Hamm instructed the flight line marshaling before the cadets on how to properly marshal next pancake fly-in, scheduled for 2 an airplane. As soon as the class was June at the Midlothian/Waxahachie over, the cadets were eager to put Mid-Way Regional Airport. their newly-learned skills to the test. The fly-in is an important Having mastered the basics squadron fund-raiser, and it usu- about marshaling, the cadets now ally attracts a lot of participants. moved on to the ramp for a larger Each time they come it’s a differ- practice area. But rather than mar- ent mix, and often some exotic shaling real airplanes, the cadets and very expensive planes end marshaled the cadet staff mem- up coming to this small corner of bers around the ramp, pretending
50 50 that their staff members were actual aircraft. Having marshaled the cadet staff around the perimeter for a while, the cadets finally parked their staff members in a parking place on the ramp. The junior cadets definitely had an enjoyable time marshaling their cadet staff around, especially since the cadets are highly motivated about the pancake fly-in. C/A1C Tyler Riles said, “It feels so amazing to be in control of something bigger than you.” [sic - Ed.] At last count, three of Waxahachie’s cadets are the most motivated of all, and yes, all three are females. (They like to hooorah! themselves, too.) H
51 51 Addison Eagles Present Colors at Texas Rangers Game By C/SrA James Gulliksen Photos by SM Joan Gulliksen
AP cadets represented The Addison Eagles Honor patriotism as they proudly Guard presents the colors at Cpresented Old Glory at the Texas Rangers Ballpark, a Texas Rangers baseball game 23 May 2007. in Arlington, Texas. Addison Eagles’ Honor Guard, comprised asked how it felt to present the col- pursue their CAP career, they of C/MSgt Scott Gulliksen, C/ ors at the game, Gulliksen said, “I know that practice makes perfect. CMSgt John Leroy, C/2d Lt Derek am proud to be performing for our In the Honor Guard, every mem- Prucha, C/TSgt Daniel Stolzer, country. It gives me self-respect, ber has a job, knows what the job and Denton Nighthawks’ C/Capt and a lot of dignity.” In the past, requires, and when each task needs Cassie Stephens, all performed a the Honor Guard has presented to be performed. Without practic- tribute to CAP during this event the colors at many other activities, ing, the Honor Guard wouldn’t on May 23. including a home school gradua- have been selected to perform at the They started by opening tion only a few weeks ago. Rangers ballgame at all. The cadets and closing a presentation at the Honor Guard members have agreed that their long hard work had Rangers’ Legends of the Game found that events such as this one finally paid off at this event. Baseball Museum, and soon after bond them in a way that attending But even though presenting marched onto the field. When routine meetings cannot do. They the colors is serious, it wasn’t all encourage oth- work and no fun for the Honor (Rear) Maj Scott McCleneghan and 2d Lt Don ers to participate Guard members. The cadets got Gulliksen. (Front) C/2d Lt Derek Prucha, C/MSgt in many events to stay and watch the game, which Scott Gulliksen, C/Capt Cassie Stephens, C/TSgt for the fun of it, was a blast. They interacted with Daniel Stolzer, and C/SrA James Gulliksen, who and it motivates the people, answered questions, said, “Staying to watch the game was a blast!” CAP members chatted with veterans, and even to be active in had their picture taken with the the Civil Air fans! The members also visited Patrol. In fact, it the Texas Rangers Legends of the is hard to fully Game Baseball Museum. enjoy what CAP The cadets had a great time, is all about with- and enriched their CAP career. out being part of They want to stay active in the activities like Honor Guard, intend to keep this one. working on their skills, and hope As Honor to participate in many other events Guard members like this one.
52 52 Respect. It’s just part of what you’ll earn for a living.
Working for the U.S. Air Force has its rewards. Respect, for one. Not to mention a good salary, great benefits, a quality lifestyle and the chance to do something important with your life. Congratulations to the men and women All in all it adds up to quite a benefits package. who work with the Civil Air Patrol’s Texas Wing.
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