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THE KEYSTONETHE KEYSTONE

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Spaatz Association

Accepting Nominations for Scholarships

Up to 3 $2,500 scholarships to be awarded to CAP cadets

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS -- The Spaatz Association has announced it is acceptingapplications for its annual Aerospace Leadership Scholarship.

Each $2,500 scholarship is intended to assist Civil Air Patrol cadet leaders in making the tran-

sition from their solo to their private pilots license.

This is the only scholarship available to CAP cadets that rewards excellence in leadership by

specifically targeting assistance to the development of civilian pilots and their continued

growth as leaders, said Col. Bob Mattes, the associations scholarships coordinator. In 2006

three cadets were awarded this scholarship. We are excited to announce that, in 2007, up to

three scholarships will also be awarded.

The Spaatz Associations membership consists of CAP cadets and former cadets who have

earned the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award -- the highest Cadet Program achievement award, one

achieved by fewer than 1 percent CAP cadets. The Spaatz Association is also the only national

organization to memorialize the life, times and career of Spaatz, the first chief of staff of the

U.S. Air Force and CAPs first chairman of the National Board.

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. Scholarships will be awarded at the associa-

tions midwinter event in March 2007.

For more information see the associations Web site at www.spaatz.org or

www.tankerbob.com/scholar.htm .


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THE KEYSTONE WING SLIP

SQUADRONS 704 AND 603 PARTICIPATED

IN CRASH SITE SECURITY MISSION

On July 10th and 11th, 2006, Squadrons 704 and 603 were activated for a crash site

security mission in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. First Lieutenant Scott R. Croskey,

Emergency Service Officer of the Golden Triangle Composite Squadron, sent the

Keystone Wing Slip photographs and information pertaining to the mission. He felt that

it was a valuable lesson and rewarding experience for the cadets. This mission was a

great first mission for the majority of cadets who participated. It showed them how

emergency service missions fit into Civil Air Patrol, said Lieutenant Croskey. With the

crash site serving as an outdoor classroom for the cadets, the time spent throughout the

mission served as real time hands-on training. We were released on Tuesday morningby the FAA safety investigators, continued Lieutenant Croskey.

The aircraft, a yellow ultralight, no tail number, crashed in a field with maximum

damage to the plane. The pilot was able to walk away from the crash with just minor

bumps and bruises.

The group photograph of cadets and senior members pictured on the cover of this

issue are, (from left to right); First Lieutenant Scott Croskey, Cadets; Patrick Knights,

Benjamin Cooke, Michael Williams, Joshua Deleuze, Andrea Finizio and First

Lieutenant Jared Hostetler.

Since 1941, Civil Air Patrol has strived to save lives and alleviate human suffering

through a myriad of emergency services missions - Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief

and Humanitarian Services. CAP volunteers are on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Missions are initiated to locate missing aircraft, aid aircraft crash victims, search for

missing persons, rescue people in distress, locate the source of emergency locator trans-

mitter signals and serve on crash site security.

Cadet Andrea Finizio said, This was my very first mission. I was surprised when I

went to one of our regular meetings and it was announced that anyone that has there 101

card and would like to serve on this mission, they are needed and would have to get

their gear here A.S.A.P. During the mission we went over training. I loved that. It

helped me with items I need for my 3rd level of qualification. If asked to go on another

mission I would say yes. Cadet Finizio continued, my future goals in CAP are to

learn to fly. I want to attend one of the CAP powered flight encampments.

August 2006Official Magazine of

Pennsylvania Wing

Civil Air Patrol

U.S. Air Force Auxiliar

INSIDE THIS ISSU

CAP participates in 4th

July Parade in Philly

-page 2

ENCAMPMENTS;Powered Flight,

Glider Flight,

Hawk Mountain Summe

Search and Rescue,

PA Basic,

VA Basic,

-pages 6-11, 14-16

50 Year Anniversary

Hawk Mountain

Ranger School

-page 12-13

CD Training &

Aerial Missions

-pages 16-17

Security Support

for All-Star Game

-page 18

Wings Over Pitt

-Page 19

Angels on High

-Brent Bankus

-pages 4-5


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CAP PARADES IN PHILLY2

The Philadelphoa 4th of July

event ended with a display

of colorful fireworks.

Cadets from 5 different Squadrons,

proudly carried the flags

from all 50 states.

Cadets Bixby and Graves had an

opportunity to meet the

Philadelphia Eagle Cheerleaders

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - On July 4, 2006, Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets proudly marche

in the annual Philadelphia 4th of July Parade from 20th Street to Ben Franklin Parkway, passing in front of the

thousands of spectators who lined the streets to witness this televised event. The parade route was one mile longand was patriotically decorated from the street lights to the roofs tops and windows sills of the Philadelphia busi-

ness skyscrapers.

The cadets marched proudly carrying flags from all 50 states which were loaned to them by the United States

Navy Inventory Control Point.

Civil Air Patrol, along with other marchers, including representatives from all branches of the military, wit-

nessed a live concert and fireworks after the parade. The cadets also had an opportunity to meet Miss

Pennsylvania, Emily Wills and the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders.

We had 5 different squadrons representing the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol in the parade, said Captai

Suplee, Project Officer for this event. They all worked really well together and we would like to thank the Nav

Inventory Control Point staff, for allowing us to carry the state flags, he continued.

- 1Lt Linda A. Irwin


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On July 24, 2006, a meeting was held at the Board of Education Building on Broad Street in Philadelph

between the Civil Air Patrol and members of the executive office of the Philadelphia schools. In attendanc

were Mr. Paul Vallas, CEO of the Philadelphia schools and Mrs. Catherine Carter and Mrs Kathy. Smith o

Creighton Elementary School. (Both are members of the CAP Unit in the Creighton Elementary School.)

Mrs. Margi Wuestner and Colonel Allen Applebaum also attended and they were joined by CAP Captains

J. Rivera and Reggie McDonald of Group 800. Mr. Vallas is a strong supporter of the Civil Air Patrol andJROTC programs in the district. The Philadelphia cadets, from Group 800, have flown 45 orientation fligh

in just this last school year!

The agenda for the meeting brought forth a very positive atmosphere between the School District and

CAP. The Philadelphia area already has 12 schools up and running with CAP programs. The Creighton

School will have a pilot program for students from grade K through 5, which is to begin in September. Th

is also a projection for over 22 squadrons in the school district for the 2006-2007 school year. By the start

school this September, there will be more cadets in CAP SIP (Civil Air Patrol School Initiative Program),

than were in the traditional CAP units in the old Group 10 area.

Squadron 821 will be opening the 1st CAP/SIP Academy in

Philadelphia with approximately 150 CAP cadets and 200 pre-

cadets in this nationally authorized pilot program. Using a

number of CAP and other aeronautical organizations, infor-

mation for a curriculum is being pieced together for this one of

a kind program.

Recently returned from Iraq, USMC Captain J. J. Rivera

will be assuming command of Group 800. The Groups mis-

sion is to administer and build the CAP Programs in the

school's across the Pennsylvania Wing. J. J., is a helicopter

pilot with 3 tours in Iraq and 1 tour in Afghanistan. He is a

member of Squadron 104 in Philadelphia. During his time in

the Cadet Program, he achieved two milestones; the covetedSpaatz award and the Expert Ranger Award. He will be

working with Captain Reggie McDonald to develop more

interest in our programs across the state. Their work will also

be critical in the development of our CAP Charter High School

Program in Philadelphia.

J. J. is now off active duty and his official discharge cere-

mony from the United States Marine Corp, was held on

Saturday, July 15, at Hawk Mountain. CAP Major and retired

USMC Lieutenant Colonel Robert Gardner read the discharge

orders.

-Colonel M. Allen Applembaum

Commander, Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol

Mr. Paul Vallas, newly appointed Captain in Pennsylvania Wings Group 800,

is pictured here, wearing the hat of Squadron 821 and one of the new corporate

A-2 Black flight jacket presented to him by Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol.

CAP HOLDS MEETING IN PHILLY 3


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ANGELS ON HIGH, by Brent C. Bankus4

CAP Evolves to Meet Homeland-Security Needs

With the United States leading the global war on terrorism at the same time that Americas armed forces are hea

engaged in a number of areas around the world, the challenge of defending the U.S. homeland has become an incre

ng concern, primarily because the size of the nations naval/military establishment, including the reserve compone

of each branch, is today much smaller than it has been at any previous time since the start of the Cold War.

In addition, the age-old rivalries and traditional concepts of warfare have not been valid since the breakup of th

Warsaw Pact in 1990 and the dissolution of the USSR itself the following year. Instead, there has been a dramatic s

n the nature of warfare itself, which is no longer always, or necessarily, a conflict between nations per se but, in

odays world, a clash between civilized societies and dissident groups, frequently international, of fervent believer

uch as the Islamic extremists who over the past two decades have been responsible for so many of the terrorist atta

hroughout the world.

Although in the long sweep of history this is not a new phenomenon, it is new to the United States and its arme

forces, which for more than fifty years had the advantage of training for an enemy who was readily identifiable.

Because of the current drain on U.S. military manpower for overseas deployments for a variety of missions rang

from peacekeeping to counterinsurgency operations, Pentagon decision makers have been looking more diligently

volunteer military organizations to augment the depleted ranks of so-called regulars and reserves. These organiza

ions are divided more or less into two major categories: (1) those that are state-sponsored e.g., state defense forcof various types, and naval militias; and (2) those such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP

which are sponsored by a branch of the U.S. military.

One Week Before the Storm

Although it is recognized today as the primary civilian auxiliary to the United States Air Force, the CAP has a l

and illustrious history of service to the nation that pre-dates the Air Force itself. A child of its times, the CAP w

conceived in the late 1930s by Gill Robb Wilson, a New Jersey aviation advocate who had the vision and foresight

ealize the potentially important role that civil aviation might play in times of war in which U.S. forces were involv

With a major assist from Fiorello La Guardia, then the mayor of New York City, the CAP was established on 1

December 1941 less than one week, it should be noted, before the 7 December 1941 Japanese surprise attack aga

Pearl Harbor and the subsequent U.S. entry into World War II.

In much the same way its seagoing counterpart, the Coast Guard Auxiliary which relied on patriotic yachtsme

to help out in time of need, using their own yachts st arted out, the CAP began as an all-volunteer civili

organization that, initially at least, depended on the use of privately owned aircraft to carry out its liaison

reconnaissance missions. However, it did not take long for those missions to expand in scope, with the

notable new assignment being anti-submarine duty.

Red and Yellow Over the Deep Blue Sea

This complex and unfamiliar task was of transcendent importance during the dark days of early 1942

when the German Wolfpack fleets (U-boat submarines) stood watch along the East Coast of the United

States and devastated the merchant marine supply convoys departing U.S. ports. Many of the scores of

U.S. and Allied merchant ships sunk during that grim period were so close to the coast that survivors of

sinkings could almost wade ashore.During the war, CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 hours, logging a collective total of 24 million mile

patrol and, of greater import ance, detecting 173 submarines, attacking 57 of them, hitting and damagin

10, and sinking two. On the debit side, 64 CAP aviators lost their lives in the line of duty.

By Presidential Executive Order, the CAP became an auxiliary of the Army Air Forces in 1943. In an interviewafter World War II, a former U-boat captain confirmed what many CAP volunteers had long believed namely, tha

Wolfpack operations in U.S. coastal waters had been suspended "because of those damned little red and yellow air-

planes." In 1948, one year after the U.S. Air Force became a separate service, the CAP was designated its official c

an auxiliary force.

Changing With the Times

Todays CAP carries on the traditions of volunteer service in much the same manner as its predecessor of the W

era. This is not surprising. As times and requirements have changed during the organizations six-plus decades of


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ANGELS ON HIGH, by Brent C. Bankus continued 5

ervice the Civil Air Patrol has changed at the same time to remain a force multiplier and valued asset to first the AAir Force and now the United States Air Force.

While still carrying out many of the same missions as their WWII predecessors, todays CAP aviators have been

asked with a number of additional duties across a broad spectrum of missions, particularly those related to cadet tra

ng and aerospace education, and current operations.

The CAP Cadet Program is exceptionally well organized and provides an excellent venue for young people to

ecome involved in service-related activities. By definition, that service is not only to the community but also to ation, and requires being exposed to training that encourages teamwork, moral leadership, and the development of

echnical skills needed to support emergency services with healthy dollops of aerospace education, and military h

ory and customs, also included.

Among several additional opportunities provided through the CAP Cadet Program are a college and flight traini

cholarship program, an International Air Cadet exchange program, and national encampments. Through these activ

ies the CAPs enthusiastic cadets are provided the opportunity to test and expand their own self confidence by, amo

ther things, assuming increased responsibility through leadership positions, and the setting and achieving of person

s well as professional goals.

The CAP carries out other aerospace education programs, both internal and external, for both adult and cadet m

ers. These rigorous programs, which are focused on aviation in general and Air Force needs in particular, also are

ffered to the general public in the form of a special program Fly A Teacher for teachers and other educationa

rofessionals at all levels.

Maintaining the Minuteman Tradition

Through aerospace education and other programs, the CAP provides an exceptional information campaign throu

which the private sector can easily become more conversant on the opportunities available. Free classroom materia

nd lesson plans for aerospace education also are available at all times, and each year the CAP sponsors the premie

ational conference in the field.

In all likelihood, however, the CAP is today still best known for its work in current operations, particularly thos

nvolving search-and-rescue and disaster-relief missions. For its role in the 21st century, however, the CAP has

xpanded its mission set to include counter-drug reconnaissance missions and homeland-security operations. For tw

ecades, in fact, the CAP has been a valuable, and highly valued, asset in the nations war against drugs primarilyroviding the scarce airborne surveillance platforms needed to assist local as well as federal law-enforcement agenc

n detecting and eradicating crops of illegal drugs.

In addition, since the 9/11 attacks on America and the start of the global war on terrorism, the CAP once again h

emonstrated its versatility by providing similar assets for the protection of critical infrastructure e.g., nuclear pow

lants. The organizations ability to provide, at minimal cost, airborne platforms fitted with state-of-the-art technol

al surveillance equipment makes the CAP a prime asset both for local law-enforcement agencies and for state hom

and-security offices as well as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Volunteer U.S. military organizations such as the CAP have served the local community and the nation since the

Revolutionary War. The current missions carried out by the CAP through the training and under the oversight pro

d by its parent organization, the United States Air Force once again proves the extra value provided by these quin

essentially American types of organizations. From its inception in 1941 to the present day, the Civil Air Patrols vonteers have demonstrated their ability to remain relevant to changing requirements while carrying on the Militia an

Minuteman traditions of defending home and hearth as well as answering the call of the nation when needed.

Editors note; Last year, Wing received a telephone call from Brent Bankus, Colonel, U. S. Army, Retired. He

was working on stories for the web magazine, Domestic Preparedness. His topic was on military support. He

asked if I could arrange for him to meet some of Pennsylvania Wings Officers so he could interview them regardin

our Civil Air Patrol history. I arranged for him to meet with the Commander, (Colonel Applebaum) and several

other officers on Wing Staff. He was pleased with his interview and told me that in the very near future, his articl

on CAP would be published on the Domestic Preparedness web magazine. I have received permission to share it

with all the Keystone Wing Slip readers. I hope you take the time to read it and share it with everyone. It is a we

written article and speaks highly of our missions. - Lieutenant Linda A. Irwin


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POWERED FLIGHT ENCAMPMENT 066

Venango airport hosting CAP powered flight encampmentFull story credits; AMANDA WITHERELL

It's been blue skies and open air for cadets and their instructors this week at Venango Regional Airport, which i

hosting the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol's powered flight encampment. Civil Air Patrol officers are spendinghe week working with cadets on flight and ground training in seven Civil Air Patrol airplanes. Capt. William Doyl

he Philadelphia area said the cadets will receive about 35 hours of ground instruction and 12 hours of flight time.

The 14 cadets, ages 16 and older from all over the state, were accepted for the encampment based on various pe

ormances. They were given a 50-question multiple-choice test based on the basics of flying and the parts of an air

plane. They were then given points based on grooming and uniform, rank and their face-to-face interview. "The num

ber of instructors determines the number of cadets that we can accept," Doyle said. "I don't like to assign more than

wo cadets to an instructor because then it becomes more of a time issue then a teaching procedure." The encampm

s housing seven flight instructors, each teaching two cadets. "I like to assign them to instructors in their general are

Doyle said. "Then, when they leave, if they wish to go further they have a contact, so it's easier for them." Doyle s

ome qualified cadets might be ready for a solo flight during the encampment.

Cadets must perform 15 flight maneuvers before they are ready for takeoff on their own, including takeoff, landnd a simulated engine failure. They must also complete a written test that is particular to the airport.

f the cadet is found competent to fly solo, a Federal Aviation Administration certified instructor will sign off, notin

he cadet is ready to take the FAA's test for a private pilot. "A lot of the cadets despise the solo runs," Doyle said.

puts a lot of pressure on them."

Although the first solo run may stir up nerves, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Gallagher, also of the

Philadelphia area, showed nothing but excitement Tuesday about flying in the encampment. "I enjoy the hands-on

work, the real full-on training," Gallagher said. "I really like being in the pilot seat."

Doyle said Venango Regional was chosen for this year's encampment mainly because the cost of fuel is much

heaper here. "We use 10 gallons of gas in an hour for just one plane," Doyle said. "The cost of fuel here is extrem

ompetitive with other areas in the state." Doyle also likes the people he has met here.

It's been nothing but a welcome reception from the people in this area," he said. "The people have been outstandin

They have provided so much support and have been extremely helpful." At that, Gallagher stands and asks her

nstructor, Doyle, "Can we go fly now?"

A graduation ceremony for the cadets will be held at noon Saturday at Venango Regional Airport.


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POWERED FLIGHT ENCAMPMENT 06 7

More photos and Governor Rendell story continued on page 21.

LEFT to RIGHT: Chad Stitzer, Nicholas Bixby, Glenn Koehler, Jon Krauter, Jessica Magrino, Timothy Egger,

Derek Kelley, Anthony DiJohnson [blocked], Governor Rendell, Kenneth Misiak, Jordan Keefer, Chris Yencsik,

Jeremy Batchelor. (Photo taken by Captain Vincent Zicolello.)

The 2006 Powered Flight Encampment - Governor Rendell Storyby Capt Bill Doyle, CFI A&I, PAWG/DOV

Were it dark outside, it would have been a dark and stormy night. Alas, dawn had broke and along with it the

heavens broke as well, disgorging copious amounts of precipitation. LtCol Mark Lee, PAWG/VC, had just called

say that he and Colonel Fred Weiss would not be flying in due to forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Right

on cue, the staccato pounding of the rain was shattered by multiple crashes of thunder.

In the process of rounding up the cadets and helping Capt Zicolello pack the PAWGHQ Suburban, Capt Doyle

got soaked through. He recognized the chill and feverish feeling as precursors to the cold that he would later be

post cursing. He changed shirts, both over and under, and found a comfortable spot in the pilot lounge to warm up

Dozing a wee bit, he returned to consciousness to hear "King Air inbound on ILS 21." Remembering a limousine

on the ramp in front of the FBO, he asked the Line Guy if the King Air was a VIP flight. The Line Guy indicated

that Governor Rendell was onboard.

Just then Capt Doyle's cell phone rang. It was Capt Zicolello indicating that family and friends of the cadets we

beginning to arrive. Capt Doyle asked if Capt Baker was within earshot. He was. Capt Doyle explained the situa-

tion to Capt Baker, who came to the FBO. Capt Baker laid his very best "schmooze" on the limousine driver, ask-

ing if Governor Rendell could come down to the EAA Hangar to say a few words to the cadets. The limo driver

promised to relay the message but was not hopeful that the governor would be able to do it, since he was already

late for a meeting due to weather.As the two captains walked to the EAA Hangar, Capt Doyle hoped the governor would be able to come by. Doyle

thought of the prior year's Powered Flight Encampment held in Indiana, PA, hoping for a 2-0 record. On reaching

the hangar, Capt Doyle told Cadet Commander Kenneth Misiak to form the cadets into two ranks in anticipation


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GLIDER ENCAMPMENT 068

INTERESTED IN CAP SAILPLANES?DID YOU KNOW?

A CAP cadet can solo a sailplane at age 14.

Cadets can earn the private pilot certificate at the age of 16.Any senior CAP member can receive flight instruction in CAP gliders.

Every CAP cadet is authorized 5 Glider Orientation flights.

PAWG operates a fleet of two training gliders.

The glider program offers flight opportunities for tow plane pilots, orientation pilots and

instructors.

Senior members, non-pilots, parents, and mentors can assist with ground operations.

Kutztown Airport (30 miles west of Allentown) is home of the PAWG Glider Operations and is

with in an hours drive of 40 Pennsylvania Squadrons.

Each year, about 20 percent of the graduates of Wing and National Glider Encampments receive

appointments to the Air Force Academy.

There are volunteer opportunities for cadets, senior members and pilots to assist with the contin-

ued success of the PAWG Glider Program.

For more information about the PAWG Glider Program contact:

Captain Jeffery Buchman, Glider Program Manager/DO

Telephone 202-577-6478

E Mail [email protected]


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GLIDER ENCAMPMENT 06 9

CADETS SOAR LIKE EAGLES- By Capt Jeffery Buchman,

Pennsylvania Wing Glider Program Manager

What is it like to fly a sailplane? What is it like to gofrom having never flown, to soloing a sailplane in a

week? How fantastic was the Pennsylvania Wing Glider

Flight Encampment? Ask any of the eight PAWG cadets

who experienced first hand the splendors of silent flight.

For one week during the Wing encampment eight dedi-

cated and hardworking cadets participated in the

Pennsylvania Wing Glider Flight Encampment at Zerby

airport. Each day the cadets studied fundamentals, flew

several sorties and worked as a cohesive team to operate

an intensive flight line. The results of their efforts paidoff. All eight of the cadets either soloed or pre-soloed.

Eight proud cadets will now wear the distinctive CAP

wings on their uniforms distinguishing them for their

hard work, study and achievements.

The CAP gliders are the perfect way to learn to fly.

The Glider Flight Encampment staff taught the necessary

fundamentals to each cadet. With each additional sortie

into the skies above Zerby airport the cadets mastered the

material, added to their increasing skills and became pro-

ficient sailplane pilots. Having achieved the necessary

skills, all eight of the cadets have indicated their inten-tion to continue their training and attain the FAA Glider

Pilot Certificate.

Gliders may not have an engine but "human power" is

the replacement. The cadets worked like an aircraft carri-

er launch team. During the week the cadets launched 180

flights. To accomplish this feat the cadets learned to

work as a cohesive team. Each cadet rotated through the

various areas of responsibility necessary to launch a

sailplane. Many senior members also participated in the

intensive operations. Tow plane pilots, glider instructors,

ground instructors, flight line supervisors, data recorders

and logistics officers rounded out the team to make the

Glider Flight Encampment a tremendous success.

Congratulations to all of the cadets and thanks again to

every one of the staff for a safe and successful Glider

Flight Encampment.

(Photograph credits to; Lt Col Diana Carlson,

`Capt Jeffery Buchman and 2Lt Beth Smith)


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HAWK MOUNTAIN RANGER SCHOOL 0610

CONGRATULATIONS!

Alex Hanna, Expert Ranger #219

Joshua Waddell, Minnesota Wing CAP, Expert Ranger #220

1st Lt Alex Hanna, USAF and C/LTC Josh Waddell were

awarded the Ranger Grade of Expert Ranger at the

2006 Summer Ranger School.

Bob Bernabucci, Master Medic #21

1st Lt Bob Bernabucci was awarded the Medic Grade ofMaster Medic at the 2006 Summer Ranger School.


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Cadet Claire Connor, of Squadron 801, receives a high five

for successfully crossing the monkey bars

CONFIDENCE, PRIDE AND JUBILATION 11


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50TH ANNIVERSARY - HAWK MOUNTAIN12HAWK MOUNTAIN RANGER SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY

- by Captain Harry Hanna

July 8-16 2006, Hawk Mountain Ranger School celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Hawk Mountain Ranger

School is the longest running SAR school. It is the most physically demanding, academically stringent, and the m

rewarding activity that Civil Air Patrol has to offer. Both Senior Members and Cadets, are provided with practical

wilderness Search and Rescue experience, field leadership, and survival skill development.In response to the need for ground support on air search missions, the concept of the Ranger Team was born

under the leadership of Col. Phillip Neuweiler. He was PAWG Commander from the late 1940's to 1970. In 1953

USAF Pararescue and survival instructors trained PAWG SAR teams at Westover AFB, Massachusetts. Due to the

dedication, motivation, and high quality of the students, the instructors called them Rangers. In 1956 the school w

moved to Col Neuweiler's property at Hawk Mountain, and was staffed by USAF and CAP members.

Today Hawk Mountain Ranger School is lead by the Cadet Staff under Senior Member advisement. Staff

Cadets are highly trained, extremely motivated and well-disciplined members of the Ranger Program, who live by

strict code of ethics and an honor code. Staff Cadets rank among the highest caliber of cadets produced in Civil A

Patrol today. A Staff Cadet is dedicated to the art of teaching and the principles of training. A staff Cadet's leader

ship training lends itself to accomplishing the mission faster and more effectively.The school takes place in the wilderness, and not a dormitory. Squadrons are pitted against the elements, a

students find that their attendance sets them apart from contemporaries. The knowledge gained about themselves,

Ranger program, and search and rescue, remain with them for the rest of their lives. Attending the 2006 Hawk

Mountain Ranger School were 154 Cadet students and 13 Senior Member students representing 31 Wings. There

were 57 Staff Cadets and 65 Senior Staff representing 8 Wings. Staff to student ratio was approaching one on one

several classes, enhancing the hand on opportunities to learn skills.

The first several days of the school start at 0515 hrs. directly to physical conditioning and maneuvering

through an obstacle course. That is followed by road running and soccer. Students go to a variety of classes throu

out the day to learn individual skills about equipment and techniques used as a team in search. There is a wide va

ety of topics provided to involve navigation, team equipment, cutting tools, fire building and woodsman skills.

The next phase of the school is a Field Training Exercise. The school squadrons travel on foot throughout tHawk Mountain forest, including the Appalachian Trail. These several days provide practical development of skil

talked of in the first few days.

The last part of the school involves testing. Not just to graduate from the school, but also to attempt to cert

n a Ranger Grade. 1st Lt Alex Hanna, USAF and C/LTC Josh Waddell were awarded Expert Ranger at the 2006

Ranger School. 1st Lt Bob Bernabucci was awarded Master Medic.

Both the Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives honored Hawk Mountain Ranger School

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol. They had resolutions recognizing and celebrating 50 years of making the pro

gram the longest running Search & Rescue training school. Furthermore encouraging all Pennsylvanians to recogn

the historic achievements CAP provided the Commonwealth with invaluable service by participating in ground sea

and rescue missions. Maj. Gen. Pineda, CAP National Commander, congratulated Hawk Mountain Ranger School

their commitment to Katrina Rescue Mission, when over 30 senior and cadet members traveled to Mississippi for 1

days.


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50TH ANNIVERSARY - HAWK MOUNTAIN 13

Special Anniversary events included legislators and guests that addressed school formations on Tuesday, Ju1, and Friday, July 14. A barbeque reunion was held Thursday evening for Expert Rangers and Master Medics, sp

ng their prestigious black and red belts. Over 200 guest and past members traveled from across the country to atte

he barbeque and also enjoy the celebration on Saturday evening during the traditional Skit Night. A picnic Saturd

fternoon and graduation Sunday morning provided students the opportunity to mingle with alumni and hear encou

ng words from their experiences.

Dignitaries in attendance were State Representative David Argall, Berks County, andenator Robert Robbins, Mercer County. Others hosted were Maj Gen. Antonio Pineda, CAP

National Commander; Col Larry Kaufman, CAP National Chief of Staff; North East Region

Commander, Col Robert Diduch, Col M. Allen Applebaum, PA Wing Commander; Col Paul R.

Kopczynski, Advisor to Col Applebaum and Lt. Col Eugene Egry, Delaware Wing Vice

Commander. Also in attendance were the relatives of Col Phillip Neuweiler, who founded the

Ranger Program and donated the land and created this opportunity for leadership training in

956. Speaking on behalf of her late father, Colonel Phillip Neuweiler, Mrs. Louise Furst said, My father would b

ery proud of the work that has continued here at Hawk Mountain.

Hawk Mountain Ranger School has been able to provide essential Search and Rescue training to thousands

adets over the last 50 years thanks to the efforts of past alumni willing to donate their vacation time to this high en

y program. As cadet and senior staff will travel throughout the country many times they are approached by prior

ents, thanking them for the rigorous challenges provided at Hawk Mountain Ranger School.

Present cadet readers of this story should notice the Ranger Staff Cadet training program, a series of eight weekend

which run from March through June each year. Cadets are trained in the areas of navigation, woodsmanship, searc

heory and techniques, health and sanitation, rock climbing, rappelling, low angle rescue, search procedures, crash

ecurity, communications, survival skills, teaching techniques, problem solving, public speaking, time management

nd much more. Subjects are further supplemented with constant leadership development training and on the job

raining. This gives experience for the role the staff candidate will later fulfill; that of a professional leader and

nstructor for the Ranger Program.

The skills, work ethics, achievements, and dedication of Staff Cadet training provide these young citizens th

ncouragement to make a difference in their lives as they serve their communities and their country. Many have gon to leadership positions in all military branches, business, law enforcement, local government, emergency service

nd clergy.

Daughter of Colonel

Phillip Neuweiller, Louis

Furst, pictured 2nd on th

left, and her family, posin

in front of the newly erec

ed sign at the Hawk

Mountain facilities.

Read more about Hawk

Mountain Ranger Trainin

Facility at:

http://pawg.cap.gov/hawk

index.htm

Address your questions t

[email protected]


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PAWG ENCAMPMENT 0614Checking the lists, checking

once, checking it twice, until ev

cadet and staff member is accou

ed for! Veteran encampment

administration officers, (left)

Major Sara Meyers and (right)Lieutenant Colonel Willa Hayes

with a combined number of 61

years of encampment experience

prepared the administration offic

for the 2006 encampment.arriva

on July 21. They were ready to

greet and assist with the cadet

arrivals knowing that this would

be another long and vigorous we

but one they look forward to eac

year.

My visit to the encampment this year, would not be the same unless I tookthe time to visit and interview at least one of the cadets.

This year I found, Cadet, First Lieutenant Jackie DAmico, Cadet

Commander of Squadron 40, Alpha Flight, visiting the supply/logistic office. I

asked her what position she held at encampment and what would she say

would be her most memorable part of her job while serving as a cadet staffer at

this encampment.

I enjoyed being the Cadet Commander of a male squadron this year. There

is less attitude! The boys are more reserved, but when they put their minds todoing a job, they get the job done, said Cadet Commander DAmico.

I also asked her if she was influenced by any other member of the encamp-

ment and she said she was most influenced by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kim

Sorber. She is so very professional, she explained.

Cadet DAmico is from Squadron 813 of Boyertown, Pennsylvania.

The Leadership Reaction Cou

seemed to be the favorite part of

this encampment. Cadets had to

go through an obstacle coursewhich presented puzzling predic

ments in which the cadets must

overcome some sort of obstructi

to reach their goal, not only indi

vidually but as a team as well.

Each station followed safety reg

lations and the scenarios pushed

the participants to the limits of

their own safety zones which

helped to develop self-confidenc


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PAWG ENCAMPMENT 06 15From the very first day of encampment, the Chaplains service was very busy, supporting the cadets and the sta

Chaplain Leigh Kennedy and MLO Sr. Master Sergeant Hart, provided parent orientation and reassurance while th

cadets registered for faith based services and moral leadership sessions. The Moral Leadership Training course

instructed the cadets on values and choices. Three sessions were included; Learning to Lead, The Company Y

Keep - Friends Values & Choices and Seven Habits for Effective Teens.

For some of the cadets, it was the first time they had to rise up early and partake in physical training, but that w

just a part of what this encampment curtailed.

Customs and courtesies were taught. The true way to walk, talk and salute. The cadets were expected to follo

not only customs and courtesies but demonstrate at all times, the Civil Air Patrols core values; integrity, excellenc

respect and volunteer service. Much of the encampment is military associated by expecting the cadets to use a mi

tary attitude when following or leading.

Health and safety is always priority during encampment. Heat cramps, exhaustion and strokes were the topics

during Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Postupacks medical class.

The Leadership Reaction Course seemed to be the favorite part of this encampment. Cadets had to go through

obstacle course which presents puzzling predicaments in which the cadets must overcome some sort of obstruction

reach their goal, not only individually but as a team as well.

An Aerospace Class was held by First Lieutenant, Bridell, where he taught an informative class on various topiin aviation - from pre World War II planes to post-war jet planes. Cadet Lieutenant Conley and First Lieutenant

Cyzewski discussed their experiences with aviation colleges and working on different pilot ratings, and gave cade

an idea of the different types of licenses available in the civilian aviation field.

The cadets had the opportunity to meet former CAP cadets, that feel that CAP provided immense preparation f

their careers. Jon Large, a paramedic and Timothy Feltis a U.S. Air Force Captain and a C-130 E Aircraft

Commander, shared their knowledge and experiences with the cadets.

On Wednesday, the cadets were given the opportunity to fly on a transport flight on an Air National Guard C-1

aircraft. During the flight, cadets were cycled through the cockpit and

also had the opportunity to talked with the air crew.

During the week long encampment, time was secured for the cadets

to participate in firing simulated M-16s.At the Aviation Brigade building, cadets had the opportunity to fire

rounds on simulated equipment. The military uses this equipment as

part of their training. The main principals of the M-16 simulators are;

sight alignment and trigger control.

One of the most important classes held during encampment is

Emergency Service. A slide-show was held and TFO Cuce introduced

the cadets to the basics of the different operations of Emergency

Services.

A real treat for the encampment was the visit from Robert D.

Holmes, a veteran of the Tuskegee Airman Unit, (the all African

American Fighter Unit of World War II). He served in the Unites States

Air Force form 1948 - to 1971, reaching the grade of Senior Master

Sergeant. In addition to his experiences with the USAF, he shared with

the group, his other accomplishments; achieving his private pilots

licenses, and still flying regularly, being an accomplished actor/singer

and graduating from Rutgers University.

"This year's ENC was 1/3 larger than last years. Everyone put their

best foot forward to make it highly successful. During ENC, we demonstrated our CAP values are consistent with

the values of the uniformed services. As the cadet basics have discovered, these values help all of us make sound

judgements in our daily lives to be better individuals, and of greater service to our community, state and nation,"

said Major James Postupack, 2006 Encampment Commander.

The Leadership Reaction Course

seemed to be the favorite part of this

encampment.


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ADDITIONAL CAP TRAINING16

LT COL PAUL FALAVOLITO CONDUCTS COUNTER DRUG TRAINING CLASSOn Sat. 15 Jul. 06 at PAWG HQ. Lt. Col. Paul Falavolito conducted a counter drug training class. This class wa

conducted for all the new members of the counter drug program from Group 2 and Group 3.

The class consisted of the latest DEA videos and a power point presentation.

The guest speaker was Chief Warrant Officer Gary Shulenberger from the Pa. National Guard. Officer

Shulenberger is in charge of the Guard Counter drug operations. In Shulenbergers opening remarks he congratuled Pennsylvania Wing for its outstanding support of the counter drug mission.

All class participants remarked on the great class they had and how much they learned.

Group 2 Cadets Attend 2006 VAWG Encampment

- Contributed by: Lt Roy LongCadets from the Juniata Valley Flight 338 and the Penn State Composite Squadron 1303 attended the Virginia

Wing Encampment June 24 - July 2 at Fort Pickett. Attending from 1303 were: C/TSgt Katherine Jacobs (Hotel

Flight), C/SrA Cameron Varner (Delta Flight), and C/A1C Behailu Streit (Foxtrot Flight). Returning for his secon

VAWG Encampment was C/TSgt Chad Stitzer (Delta Flight) of 338.

Despite the poor weather that kept the cadets grounded from Blackhawk flights, everyone had a good time wh

training with their VAWG counterparts. According to Cadet Jacobs "VAWG Encampment was not just a nine-day

camp where I learned what will be needed to become an officer, but it was an adventure that taught me lessons th

can be used the rest of my life."

Lt Col Paul Falavolito (1st photo, standing on the right), poses with Chief Warrant Officer Gary Shulenberger. A replica of a

marijuana plant, used for training purposes, is located between them. On the right photo, Shulenberger addresses the class.


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CAP FLIES ALL TYPES OF MISSIONS! 17

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol, is continually supporting the Philadelphia Port Authorities with real

time aerial missions. The above photographs were taken by a CAP aircrew on July 18, 2006. The clarity and

exceptional imagery of the pre-designated areas, has proved to be an asset to those involved with Homeland

Security.

Civil Air Patrol pilot, Captain Arnold Andresen,

had the pleasure of flying several pilots from the

Thunderbirds on a survey flight of the Willow Grove

Naval Joint Operations Base, in preparation for their

performance.

Pictured from Left to right; c/2Lt. Stephen Earp, Lt.

Col. Kevin Robbins (Commander #1), Capt. Arnie

Andresen, c/Lt. Col. Evan Conley, c/Lt. Col. Matt

Postupack, Maj. Brian Farrar (Lead Solo #5), Maj. Ed.

Casey (Opposing Solo #6).

Squadron 301, takes aereal photos during mission

training at the Lancaster City Training

Facilities, on July 29, 2006


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CAP SUPPORTS SECURITY FOR PITT18

Above photo credit - FBI Pittsburgh

(The above photo was submitted by Captain Knights.)

Our FBI photographer took it during the opening of th

All-Star Game in Pittsburgh, said Captain Knights.

Photos on this page were contributed by PA Wings

Group 1 member, Captain James Knights. (Capt.

Knights is seen in picture above, inside the

cockpit of the Good Year Blimp and also

standing in front of it. )

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol supported security efforts for the five day Major League All-Star Game in

Pittsburgh during the week of July 7, 2006. Members worked actively in the Air Branch Operations Director an

Interagency Liaison stations at the Joint Operations Center (Allegheny County Emergency Operations Center), a

flew photographic surveillance missions during the week long event.

We should feel an increased amount of pride in Group 1 and the PA Wing. Just think about what we have

accomplished in the past few weeks: We are back in the Governors Budget, our contribution to PA state flood

relief effort, the missing child search in Greene County, intense C/D Mission flying and the preparation and exec

tion of both Wings over Pittsburgh 2006 and the Pittsburgh All-Star Baseball Game. Not to mention Cadet train

ing at Fort Indiantown Gap continuing without interruption. That is some really fine work, said Captain Rober

Frost, Commander of Squadron 603.


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WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH 19

WORLD CLASS AIR SHOW

For the past several years, the 911th Air Lift Wing,

Pittsburgh, PA, has produced the world-class air show

known as "Wings Over Pittsburgh." With each year's pro-gram, Civil Air Patrol's participation and support has grown

by leaps and bounds. It is a simple fact that as the air show

coordinator for CAP with the United States Air Force, I

could not provide the high level of professional manage-

ment required without Lieutenants Scott Croskey and Jared

Hostetler. My appreciation and admiration goes out to

these two outstanding young men. They never seem to take a

break from "working hard." Not only did they supervise

and manage PA Wing seniors and cadets during the three-

day air show but they were also involved in a missing child

search in Greene County, PA, a mission involving an air-craft accident in Beaver County, PA, and the successful

coordination of CAP aircraft movements for flying OSI and

FBI agents before each day's air show. Both Scott and

Jared should be enjoying summer vacation from Ohio

University, but they chose to continue serving Civil Air

Patrol and their country in different ways. They represent

the best of our CAP and ROTC programs.

-Bob Frost, Capt, USAF-Aux,

Commander CAP Squadron 603


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Oflights - Mid Year Report20


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POWERED FLIGHT ENCAMPMENT 06 continued 21

of the governor's visit.

A few minutes later the Line Guy drove to the EAA Hangar and said the governor would be down shortly. Not

long afterward a black limousine pulled up and out stepped Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell. "Group,

attenhut! Present arms!" The pictures tell the rest of it.

On the drive from Franklin to Horsham, Capt Doyle called COL Applebaum to give him a status report of the

encampment. He reported the six cadets who soloed:

c/1Lt Derek Kelley, Group 3 (CFI = Capt Josh Hall)

c/CMSgt Jordan Keefer, Group 2 (CFI = Maj Bruce Russell)

c/1Lt Timothy Egger, Group 1 (CFI = Capt Don Cramer)

c/Maj Kenneth Misiak, Group 4 (CFI = Capt Dan Sist)

c/Maj Nicholas Bixby, Group 3 (CFI = Capt Josh Hall)

c/TSgt Chad Stitzer, Group 2 (CFI = Capt Eric Cannon)

Several of the soloists were Rangers, late of the Hawk Mountain Encampment. As the Rangers received their so

wings, Capt Doyle invited them to give their fellows a hardy "hooah." Capt Doyle told them that henceforth they

would be prohibited from yelling "hooah" at aviation events. Instead they would be required to use the aviator

cheer, yelled loudly in the highest pitch possible, "yeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!" The aviator cheer originated in a flyby fol-

lowed by a pull up. The exact timbre of the cheer can be learned from the movie "Top Gun." It's in the scene righ

after Maverick and Goose get missile lock on Jester.Capt Doyle also reported that c/CMSgt Jordan Keefer had been selected unanimously by the Powered Flight

Encampment command and instructional staff to receive the 2006 Powered Flight Encampment Top Gun Award.

This award is given to the Powered Flight Encampment cadet who best typifies a commitment to aviation and CA

esprit de corps. The award will be presented at the 2006 PA Wing Conference.COL Applebaum accepted the report from Capt Doyle and then said, "By the way, did you get your picture taken

with the governor this year?" Capt Doyle replied, "As a matter of fact, sir, we did." To this COL Applebaum

exclaimed, "You know, I was busting on you. I figured that the odds were pretty small that the governor would be

Franklin. Darn if you didn't one-up me!" Still pushing the envelope, Doyle countered with, "Well, sir, I did sugge

that his office coordinate with us for future flight encampments."


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IF YOU MAKE IT THEY WILL COME...

...and they did. Fifty five former members of

Civil Air Patrols Brooklyn Group, came

together for a 50th anniversary reunion at the

Holiday Inn Express at the Reading Airport.Former cadets and senior members came

from Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, New York,

Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, and Canada, to

be a part of the reunion. And, for the first time,

four former Brooklyn Group Commanders

attended the reunion.

Reading Composite Squadron 811, played host

for the Brooklyn Group. Squadron 811,

Commander, Captain Barbara Frey of

Fleetwood and the Pennsylvania Wing

Commander, Colonel M. Allen Applebaum pre-

sented a proclamation to the Brooklyn Group

for its many past achievements.

- Major Harold Frankel

PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION

The Presentation of the Proclamation to the Brooklyn Group

From left to right; Bob Goldberg, of New York, Major Harold

Frankel, of Shillington, Captain Barbara Frey, Commander

Reading Composite Squadron 811 and Pennsylvania Wing

Commander, Colonel M. Allen Applebaum, of Oreland.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Please mark your calendars and make your hotel

reservations for the Annual Pennsylvania Wing

Conference that will be held on October 13 - 15, at

the Harrisburg East Holiday Inn. The conference

cost is $10.00 for Seniors and $5.00 for cadets with

the banquet dinner cost of $28.00. Brochures for

registration will be mailed out shortly.

You can call the Harrisburg East Holiday Inn at717-939-7841 to make your room reservations. The

room rate for single or double occupancy is $79.00

per night. Please make sure that you say that you

are attending the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol

Conference to get the discounted room rate.

Reservations can also be made online at

http://www.hieast.com/

See you at the conference!

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Stories and photograph credits for thisissue go to the following;Col M. Allen Applebaum

Capt Jeffery Buchman

Capt Jeffrey Hartmann

Lt Scott R. Croskey

Capt Robert Suplee

Brent Bankus, Col USA Ret

Ms. Amanda Witherell

Capt Bill Doyle

Capt Vincent Zicolello

Lt Pat Stikkel

Capt Harry Hanna

Lt Col Richard HammLt Col Robert Meinert

Lt Col Paul Falavolito

Lt Roy Long

Capt Arnold Andresen

Capt James Knights

Capt Robert Frost

Maj Bruce Russell

SM Marko Chormo

Lt Col Diana L. Carlson (NH)

C/TSgt Glenn Koehler(Our sincerest apologies if anyone was

accidentally omitted.)


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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Earns His Wings!- by Captain Jeffrey Hartmann

Penn Township - Civil Air Patrol Squadron 712 awarded its first solo pilot's wings ever to Cadet Alex J.

Ubinger. His achievement marks the first time in this squadron's 30 year history that an active cadet has soloed.

Cadet Ubinger received his wings during a ceremony conducted by Lieutenant Catherine Head Monday, July 17th

Lieutenant Head is one of the squadron's qualified pilots and understands how important it is for anyone, certainly

cadet, to receive his wings. To solo, individuals must undergo flight training with a Certified Flight Instructor an

must be found competent to handle an aircraft by themselves.

"This is a very proud position to be in, welcoming new pilots into the tradition of aviation" said Lieutenant

Head. Fellow pilot and Aerospace Education Officer Lieutenant Kevin Berry said, "As a fellow pilot, CAP memb

and as his AOPA (Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association) Project Pilot Mentor, I am proud and pleased to see

Alex achieve this first major milestone on his way to becoming a licensed pilot. We share a passion for flight and

both want to assure General Aviation is a vital part of our country's future."

Captain Jeffrey Hartmann, Squadron Commander, also can't be more proud. "Alex has made a profound brea

through for our unit. Never has this squadron witnessed a cadet to receive solo wings. It's a very proud moment

for us and for him."

Other cadets within the squadron are also taking flight training and are expected to solo within the coming

weeks. Captain Hartmann cites interest and motivation in pilot training as a direct result of the unit's Aerospace

Education Program led by Lieutenant Berry. Meanwhile Cadet Ubinger and five other young leaders prepare fo

week long training session with CAP at Fort Indiantown Gap next week.

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SENIOR MEMBER EARNS AWARD

PAWG 907th Composite Squadron Member earns Distinguished

Graduate Award at NESA MAS- Wayne Toughill

Mark Holman, a member of the 907th Composite Squadron in Doylestown PA, earned the DistinguishedGraduate award at the National Emergency Services Academy - Mission Aircrew School, held this year from July

22nd through August 5th. This award is bestowed upon the graduate who is selected as the "best of the best" in e

track. Only one graduate from each track earns this honor. We are proud of Mark!

Six current and previous PAWG members (three from the 907th Composite Squadron) served on staff at NESA

MAS. Four PAWG Members (two from the 907th Composite Squadron) graduated from NESA MAS, Mission P

Track.

PAWG members who attended NESA MAS (National Emergency Services Academy - Mission Aircrew Schoo

Left to Right: Bill Crielly (PAWG 907th Composite Squadron member, 2006 NESA MAS Staff), Harold Aaron (PA

Staff, 2006 Mission Pilot Track graduate), Doug Glantz (PAWG Staff, 2006 NESA MAS Staff), Pat Devlin (Previo

PAWG Member - 2006 NESA MAS Staff), John Roscoe (PAWG 907th Squadron member, 2006 NESA MAS Staff

Gene McGill (PAWG Legislative Flight Squadron Member, 2006 NESA MAS Mission Pilot Track graduate), Way

Toughill (PAWG 907th Squadron member, 2006 NESA MAS Mission Pilot Track graduate), John Edsall (Previo

PAWG Member - 2006 NESA MAS Staff), Mark Holman (PAWG 907th Squadron member, 2006 NESA MAS Miss

Pilot Track Distinguished Graduate), Chris Comly (PAWG 907th Squadron member, 2006 NESA MAS Staff).

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COMMUNICATION (THE SILENT DEPARTMENT?) 25

All too often, we tend to forget about certain areas, or departments if you will, in the Civil Air Patrol that

should not go unnoticed. A specific area that is almost always needed for our programs, events and missions,

in one form or another is the Communications department. For instance, all the encampments were equipped

with radios. They were used in areas such as administrative, safety, logistics, and served as an important mes-

senger for officers and staff members of the encampments. Our missions staff would not dream of going on a

search and rescue mission without radios. Almost on a daily basis, the Communications Department of theCivil Air Patrol is needed. Needed for crash sight security, training sessions, humanitarian services, travel,

etc., so I decided to dedicate this page to one of our silent departments - silent only in a sense that those

responsible do not get the recognition as they so deserve. Of course, there is some training on the usage of the

radios involved, but to all those that carry that ROA card, they are very grateful to the COMO department.

During the weekend of August 5-6, 2006, Lieutenant David Chubski, Pennsylvania Wings Director of

Communication, called upon the members to help with a super and major project, which resulted in a very

positive finish. The pictures that follow show just how high and to what limits the Communications

Department will go to supply service to aid and assist with the much needed CAP air waves. We will be

installing a 30 foot tower and relocating the antenna to the new tower. This should also change the antenna

pattern of this repeater, said Chubski, while reminding all CAP radio operators to check out the coverage

again after the job is completed. An ELT antenna for the new receiver will be installed in the near future,

he continued. The increase in height really made a difference to the east - I was able to use it in many places

near Breezewood, said Lieutenant Colonel Chubski, .

The tower, located in Johnstown, was off the air on Saturday from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM to make the

necessary adjustments.


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Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air PatrolHeadquarters, Building 3-108

Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003

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Telephone 717-861-2335 Fax 717-861-2164

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It's time to start planning for the Civil Air Patrol

Cadet Public Speaking Contest that will be held dur-

ing the Pennsylvania Wing Conference in

Harrisburg, PA, on Oct. 14, 2006.

A CAC meeting will be held at Wing

Headquarters Sept. 16th, starting at 10 AM to com-

plete the following tasks; Election of CAC officers,

Planning the Oct Wing Conference for the Cadet

Program Section, Setting the Guidelines for thePublic Speaking Competition and Planning the Cadet

pool party.

Mark your dates for the September meeting and the

Pennsylvania Wing Conference in October.

Lt Col Bruce Brinker, CAP

PAWG DIRECTOR OF CADET PROGRAMS

Pennsylvania

Wing Civil Air

Patrol

Prepares for

CADET SPEAKING

CONTEST

THANK YOU!I would like to take this opportunity to thank all

of those that contributed to this issue. On page 22

you will find a list of names of those who sent in

stories or photos for this very special summer

edition. I apologize if I Have forgotten anyone.

For fun, I have decided to hide somewhere in

this issue, a paper airplane. Everyone is eligible.

If you find it, jot your name, address, telephonenumber on a postcard and indicate where the hid-

den picture is located, and send it to; PAWG CAP

Hdq., Bldg 3-108, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville,

PA 17003by August 31, 2006. All the correct

postcards will be placed in a container and 6 cards

will be selected. Those six correct entries will

receive a special gift!

L Li d A I i Edi

pennsylvania wing - aug 2006

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