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CIVIL AIR PATROLU.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

Carolina WingSpanThe Official Newsletter of the NC Wing, CAP

March 2013

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NC Wing Glider Program Now Flying

Photo by 1st Lt David Hutcheson (VA-023)

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Carolina WingSpan is published underthe direction of:NCWG Commander - Col. David E. CrawfordNCWG Vice Commander - Lt. Col. MaxNCWG Chief of Staff - Lt. Col.. Andy WiggsOffice of Public Affairs:NCWG Public Affairs Officer, Maj. Don Penvendpenven@ncwg.cap.govNCWG Deputy PAO Lt.. Col. James WilliamsJPBTW@carolina.rr.comNCWG Deputy PAO Lt. Col Conrad D'Cruzconrad.dcruz@netswirl.comNCWG Deputy PAO Capt. Carey Coxcarey.cox@gmail.comNCWG newsletter "Carolina WingSpan" editor -Maj. Donald PenvenSend submissions to:carolina.wingspan@ncwg.cap.gov"Carolina WingSpan" is the official newsletter of theCivil Air Patrol, North Carolina Wing HQ,U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

From the national CommanderDue to the hard work of members at every level in reaching out to their congressional representatives onCapitol Hill during the past few weeks, CAP’s voices concerning our federal budget have been heard.However, like other agencies funded with federal dollars, we are awaiting a decision on how CAP is goingto be affected by sequestration. The impact could be significant. Also, many critical programs, includingthe CAP Volunteer magazine, are supported with corporate funds, and the list of needs from this budgetcurrently exceeds our resources. One cost-saving measure we are putting into effect this fiscal year affectsthe CAP Volunteer magazine. The next two issues (April-June and July-September) will be publishedonline only and the funds earmarked for printing will be used to support other critical CAP requirements.Later this fiscal year, once the 2014 budget picture becomes more clear, I will carefully review CAP’soptions and make a decision about printing the magazine again in the future.

Below is a summary of the great articles you will find in the April-June issue of the CAP Volunteer. Thereare two videos included as well. One captures the excitement of the New York Stock Exchange bellringing (page 6) and the other features a CAP encampment in South Korea (page 56). I hope you enjoyreading our phenomenal stories of service, dedication and commitment and that you will find innovativeways to make the magazine available to members who do not have online access.

Sincerely

CHARLES L. CARR, JR.

Major General, CAP

National Commander

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NC Wing Kicks off Glider ProgramYesterday (March23, 2013) capped a nearly 9 month effort in the initial phases of the launch of the NCWG Glider program. Alarge contingent of NC wing members traveled to Danville VA to participate in an intense glider operation that at the end of theday paid off in terms of productivity. As of now, NC is fully prepared to launch its glider program. We have a full cadreincluding 2 wing tow pilots (plus Col. Ragland, Middle East Region Commander), 2 glider pilots, a glider operations coordinator(Air Boss) and a fully trained and qualified ground operations team.Yesterday marked several milestones in the growth of the NCWG glider program. Lt Col Craig Winkelmann (MER-NC-048) andCapt John Cole (MER-NC-022) completed their training and were signed off as glider tow pilots. Capt Cole received his 4required glider rides with CFI-G and National Vice Commander, Brig. Gen. Vazquez. Additionally 2nd Lt. Calvin Mayo (MER-NC-079) received his Form 5 in the L-23 glider with Brig. Gen. Vazquez serving as check pilot.1st Lt Ricky Jones, MER-NC-079/CC who was NCWG's first Form 5'd glider pilot - flew his first Cadet Orientation flight in theglider with a cadet from VAWG.Capt. Marcus Howard (MER-NC-048) also received 2 instructional flights with Brig. Gen. Vazquez in the L-23 glider.Ground personnel who completed their training include Capt. David Nelson (MER-NC-079), Capt. Marcus Howard (MER-NC-048), Capt. Cory Johnson (MER-NC-121), Lt. Col. Craig Winkelmann (MER-NC-048), 2nd Lt. Calvin Mayo (MER-NC-079), 1stLt. Ricky Jones (MER-NC-079) and Capt John Cole (MER-NC-022). Additionally I qualified as Glider Operations Coordinator(aka Air Boss).Thanks to the support from VAWG over the last 9 months as well as Gen Vazquez and the coordination efforts of Capt ShawnMcComas (NC/DO) and Lt Col Craig Winkelmann, NC is now in position to jump start its glider program with a fully qualifiedcadre of personnel.There will be much more information coming out about the glider program and its implementation. In the meantime please join incongratulating Lt. Col. Winkelmann, Capt. Cole, 1st Lt. Jones and 2nd Lt. Mayo on their accomplishments in completing theirtraining in support of the glider program.

The NCWG Members: Left to Right - Capt Johnson, Capt Howard, Capt Nelson, Lt Mayo, Lt Col Winkleman, Capt Cole, ColCrawford, Lt Jones, Col Ragland.

Lt Calvin Mayo rolling out after his first O-Pilot CAPF5 check ride. Calvin's in the front seat. His check pilot is the General.Photo by 1st Lt. Ricky JonesGroup Photo by:

DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAPCommander, North Carolina Wing

Lt Calvin Mayo rolling out after his first O-Pilot CAPF5 check ride. Calvin's in the front seat. His check pilot is Brig. Gen. Vazquez.

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Carolina WingTipsFrom the Commander

Middle East Region AwardsI am pleased to announce that the following members of NC Wing have been recognized by

MER as the "Of the Year" award recipients in their respective categories. Congratulations to these members.

C/Lt Col Josiah Gourley, Cadet of the Year

Col Dion E. DeCamp Ground Team: Burlington Composite Squadron (NCWG)

Property Management Officer: 1st Lt Robert Bailey (NCWG)

George Texido Legislative Officer of the Year: Lt Col Paul Meade (NCWG)

DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAP

Commander, North Carolina Wing

Annual Legislative Day

I was recently privileged to represent North Carolina Wing and Civil Air Patrol on Capital Hill during CAP'sAnnual Legislative Day. Along with Col Ragland, Lt Col Shelley Chalmers (NC State Legislative Sq CCand Government Relations Advisor) and C/Major Taylor Wedell from NC-023, we visited all 15 offices ofthe NC delegation (13 in the House, 2 in the Senate). Col Ragland and C/Major Wedell met with SenatorBurr. Lt Col Chalmers met with Rep Watt. I met with Rep Holding and C/Major Wedell and I both met withRep McIntyre and Rep Price. For the rest of the delegations we met with their respective staffs. We briefedthem on CAP's accomplishments in 2012 and on our funding and legislative concerns. Without exceptionour meetings were positive and well-received and the staff and Congressmen and Senator expressed theirappreciation and pride in your service to NC and the nation.

While the funding situation is still up in the air as sequestration continues and we continue to operate under aContinuing Resolution, the future of Civil Air Patrol as a go-to resource is not in doubt. As always we willneed to be flexible, adaptive and efficient in our use of all resources.

On Friday, many members of the CAP Command Council and others attended the funeral of Col JohnTipton, former MS/CC and former member of the Board of Governors at Arlington, who was buried withfull military honors.

Friday afternoon and Saturday the CAP Command Council met and received briefings on CAP's StrategicPlan, current and future operations and program updates. We discussed several important issues related tofuture training activities and multi-wing and multi-region mission responses. I will be putting out additionalinformation on these subjects - and will provide an overview of the briefings I received during the staffmeeting on 9 March and during the next Commanders Call in April.

NC was specifically mentioned by several National HQ Staff members as being an innovator in variousareas - and we are known Nationally to be a leading wing in many areas across CAP's 3 missions.

DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAP

Commander, North Carolina Wing

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Carolina WingTips Comtinued...

Wing Members Meet TV Sports Announcer

While taking a break during Cadet Orientation rides at the RaleighDurham International Airport on Saturday, March 9 with Maj. JohnMay, Cadets Brandon Mikell (NC-111) and Dan Canale (NC-800)met ESPN announcer Dick Vitale. Both cadets quickly producedcellphones to have their photos taken with Mr. Vitale prior to hisdeparture from the airport to announce the UNC-Duke game.

Mr. Vitale asked Maj May to take their photo with his phone.Shortly after the greeting at RDU, Mr. Vitale posted the photo on hisTwitter account. The conversation on the flight back to Concordwas very spirited considering that one cadet was a fan of Duke andthe other a UNC fan.

Disaster Relief Training Offered

Once again, the State of North Carolina, in partnership with East Carolina University, is hosting a one-dayhurricane workshop at ECU on Wednesday 22 May 2013.

Besides the excellent content offered by a host of presenters (And I expect Sandy will be a big topic thisyear), it presents an outstanding opportunity to gain 'face-time' with a large number of area EM coordinatorsand other officials in an educational setting. I encourage any and all who are able, to come to Greenville forthe this important workshop.

This course is offered free of charge, and the information/sign-up location in TERMS is here:

http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=63102

Donald A Beckett, Lt Col, CAP

Disaster Relief Officer, MER-NC-001

New Spaatz Cadet

Please join me in offering congratulations to C/Col John A Robertson, from the Iredell Composite Squadronon his accomplishment in earning the Gen Carl A Spaatz Award as announced by National HQ yesterdayafternoon. C/Col Robertson passed all 4 elements of the Spaatz Exam on his first attempt.

I would also like to thank Col Tink Schaffer, former NC/CC, for his efforts in leading the Spaatz Examproctoring program in NC.

-DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAP

Commander, North Carolina Wing

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First Drill Team for Raleigh-Wake in Nearly a DecadeArticle By: C/Capt Eric Pantlin and Major Terri Zobel. MER-NC-048

For the first time in nearly a decade, Raleigh-Wake hosted a drill team for competition. Cadet competition offers a uniqueopportunity for cadets to bond together in a common goal. It engages the cadets on a mental and physical level that is similar tothat of a sports team, and all facets of the cadet program are incorporated into the preparation and execution of the event. Thecadets are tested on leadership material, uniform preparation, customs and courtesies, aerospace knowledge, drill, and physicalfitness. By observation, it has been noted that cadets who compete are more likely to be heavily involved and to emerge as leadersin the squadron. Raleigh-Wake's cadet commander, C/Major Katie Zobel, saw an opportunity this year with cadets numberingnearly 70, to engage more than the four in the color guard in such a worthwhile endeavor as competition.

On 23 Feb 2013, the Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron's Drill Team brought all of the hard work from training since fall tothe NC Wing Competition. In preparation, the cadets spent a weekend helping to put together each others uniforms and manyweekends working as a team to build themselves from CAP cadets into an astonishing drill team under C/Maj Katie Zobel'scommand. Each cadet showed improvement in everything they trained in from drill to the mile run and even to volleyball. Thedrill team was comprised of: C/CMSgt Marc Kober, C/SMSgt Ryan Foster, C/SSgt Nick Pantlin, C/2Lt Devyn Williams,C/CMSgt Erica Adams, C/TSgt Gracey Gordon, C/CMSgt Brick Ingle , C/2Lt Grey Hodson, C/SSgt Sam Smith, C/SrA WillSmith, C/MSgt Braxton Robertson, C/CMSgt Marcus Hardy-Bannerman, alternates: C/Lt Col Kyle Zobel, C/A1C Tim Travis.

During the competition, the cadet's stayed focused and performed at the top of their game. Their standard drill was the best thatit had ever been. C/Maj Zobel's command voice echoed in the gymnasium clear and crisp and the team followed each commandperfectly. Their alignment was so impeccable that during inspection, each element looked like one single cadet and duringstandard, from one certain angle, only 6 of the total cadets were visible. During innovative drill, there was an adjustment period,and then they performed with pin-point drill, just as planned. Even a different squadron came out to watch how well they did andjoined in for the roaring applause that exploded in the gymnasium after C/Maj Zobel reported out.

After the volleyball tournament, SSgt Cary, USAF, the Chief Judge of the competition, pulled C/Maj Zobel aside, and told herthat he recognized in her a similar determination to overcome long term health obstacles to succeed in whatever she set her mindto. He then explained that he had overcome some obstacles himself and was now a veteran of 3 overseas tours. At this point, hetook the ribbon rack off from his blues and presented it to her. The respect he showed her was a very unexpected sight and notsomething any witness of it will ever count on seeing again.

For being the first drill team Raleigh-Wake had fielded in many years, a second place showing was more than impressive, andthe goal of engaging multiple cadets in the experience of competition was accomplished. It was just an extra special bonus that ahard-working SSgt of the US Air Force saw the effort C/Maj Zobel and her team put forth to compete.

the drill team's alignment was so accurate, only 6cadets can be seen, including C/Maj Zobel,

C/2d Lt Devyn Williams, the first elementleader, is the only cadet visible duringinspections, as their alignment was perfect

During innovative drill, the cadets formed two circles aroundC/Maj Zobel and marched in opposite directions

C/Maj Zobel made a shadow box aroundthe ribbons presented to her by SSgt Cary,USAF. Bordering the ribbons are whateach ribbon stands for.

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Attention all those interested in Aerospace EducationMaryland Wing, in conjunction with the Middle East Region, is pleased to offer an intense and broadlyscoped training event for MER Aerospace Education Officers at any specialty track rating, from freshlyenrolled to master. We will cover the full spectrum of Aerospace Education activities within a squadron,group, or wing, but then go on to extend and challenge your perceptions with substantial discussions ontopics that can help you interface with modern CAP AE training elements, and uniquely positioned STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) oriented activities.     At this time we plan to offer:

• Training at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on the exhibition and handling of Lunar Samples,

• Tours of NASA Goddard activities to include the lab servicing the Curiosity Rover's Sample Analysis atMars experiments,

• Training in the use of Satellite Toolkit (STK), a simulation and mission planning tool,

• Seminars covering Commercial Space Tourism (Dr Ajay Kothari), Near Earth Objects (Mr. Tom Hill),human factors in aerospace (Dr. Mark Shelhamer), and the use of modern digital manufacture in hobbyistmodeling from the DCFABLAB (Ms Phyllis Klein).

The School is scheduled for 15-19 May, with the 15th and 19th as travel days. Our sessions will be splitbetween St Mary's/Duke Regional Airport (2W6), the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and theNAVAIR Museum in Lexington Park, MD. We expect to provide transport to these venues.

Lodging is on your own. The nearest to the airport is the Sleep Inn in California, MD. The nearest to themuseum is the Hampton Inn, Lexington Park, MD.

The projected cost is $50 made payable to Civil Air Patrol. Application can be made on a CAPF 17. Pleasemail these to:

Col. Larry Trick

PO Box 452

Patuxent River, MD 20670

The deadline for application is 1 May. If you have questions, please contact Lt Col Robert Terry<robert.e.terry@mdcap.org>, Col Larry Trick <larrytrick@msn.com>, or Maj Robert Beichner<rbeichner@mer.cap.gov>.

Bob Beichner, Maj, CAP

Deputy Chief of Staff-Director of Aerospace Education

Middle East Region, MER-001

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Middle East Region UpdatesI am very pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Select FrancisSmith as the next SC Wing Commander effective 16 March 2013. ColSmith is a ten year veteran of CAP and has served in several CAPleadership positions, including Squadron Commander of LexingtonComposite Squadron, SCWG Chief of Staff, and his current position ofSCWG Vice-Commander. He also has a master rating in EmergencyServices and Flight Operations, as well as a Senior rating in Finance.Please join me in congratulating Col Smith on his new adventure as the SCWing Commander. I am certain all of SCWG will support this newcommand and continue to excel well past the high standards of MiddleEast Region.I would also like to commend Col Jay Lindler for his dedicated and selfless service to SCWG as the outgoingWing Commander. Col Lindler has done an excellent job of carrying SCWG forward during difficultfinancial times. His leadership has kept SCWG on top of the wing's emergency services program and cadetprogram. Please join me in letting Col Lindler know of all our appreciation for all his hard work on behalf ofthe Wing. Being a wing commander is truly a great task, and the members should be appreciative of what acommitment it takes to serve in this capacity.

There will be a Change of Command ceremony at SCWG HQ in Columbia, SC, on Saturday 16 March 2013.Many will already be at Wing HQ for the Compliance Inspection, but all are invited to attend this Change ofCommand at approximately noon.

Larry J. Ragland, Col, CAP MER/CC

New MER Inspector General Appointed

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Lt Col Jon Royer as the new MER IG Officer. Col FrankMcConnell has stepped down as MER IG, but remains as an assistant IG with MER. Please join me incongratulating Lt Col Royer in his new service to Middle East Region.

Larry J. Ragland, Col, CAP MER/CC

Apex Drill Team Wins MER Drill Team Competition

I am pleased to report that the NCWG Drill Team from the Apex Cadet Squadron has won the MER CadetCompetition and will represent NC and MER at the National Cadet Competition this summer in Dayton,Ohio. The Color Guard team from the Fayetteville Composite Squadron finished second in the Color Guardportion of the competition.

This was the first year in several years that NC has fielded a drill team, and they had to hold on againstteams from Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and South Carolina in a close competition.

The final tally for the individual events in each segment of the competition will be put out by MER.

Congratulations to both our teams for an excellent performance at the MER Cadet Competition.

DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAP

Commander, North Carolina Wing

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MER HONOR GUARD ACADEMY 2013THERE ARE STILL SOME SLOTS OPEN SO WE ARE EXTENDING THE REGISTRATION TOAPRIL 15th SO SEND THOSE APPLICATIONS IN.

We are now taking applications for the MER Honor Guard Academy to be held June 30-July 7 at the JusticeAcademy in Edneyville, North Carolina.

Seniors Cost is $175.00, which covers your food and lodging.

Cadets Cost is $300.00 which includes Food - lodging - performance rifle - ascot with HG Patch - Pistol Belt-Gloves and HG Cord

NOTE* We only have 50 slots open for cadets therefore it will be a first come first serve basis.

We have the following staff available:

5 Senior Mentors

1 Safety Officer

1 PAO (Can be a cadet with the apply to take pictures and write articles)

5 Cadet Flight Commanders (Cadets HG experience preferred)

Note* Along with the CAPF31 please include check made out to MER CAP (on bottom left of check includemembers CAPID) to Lt Col Phyllis Griffin 400 Sudbrook Lane Pikesville, MD 21208.

Any questions please send to merhga@mer.cap.gov

Jett Mayhew, Lt Col, CAP

MER HGA Director

Raleigh-Wake Recruiting Officer Speaks toOver 800 Students in Goldsboro

Career day at Brogden Primary School inGoldsboro NC. 2nd Lt. Travae Willis withNC-048 in Raleigh entertains students.

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Brunswick County Squadron Emphasizes Aerospace EducationNC-170 Senior Member David Lee has become a very active Assistant AE Instructor since joining thecomposite squadron in November 2012.  During the 12 March unit meeting, David conducted a classcovering Aerospace Dimensions Module 2: Powerplants and Aircraft Systems.  The presentation was held intwo parts, with the first part taking place in a Cape Fear Regional Jetport hangar used by Cape FearAirworks for aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Cadets and Senior Members were able to view and handle an assortment of general aviation aircraft partsand instruments on display as SM Lee explained their functions.  A Cessna C-152, with its cowlingremoved, was supplied by Cape Fear Airworks.  The airplane was used by David as an additionalpowerplant training aid.  Cadets were able to examine and handle the components that were discussed andreviewed in Part 2, the classroom phase of the module.  Part 2 instruction also contained animated graphicsand other illustrations to aid the cadets' understanding of the material being presented.

William J. Sullivan, Capt, CAP

Public Affairs Officer

MER-NC-170

Photo provided by Kathy Nicholas, 1st Lt, CAP

NC Wing Cadet Encampment UpdateRegistration is now open for the 2013 NCWG Summer Encampment 22-29 June at Camp Butner NGTSand will remain open until *1 Jun 2013*. Please get your application in quickly to make sure you get thetraining flight that you request. Please complete the paperwork packet for the encampment and submit itwith a check or money order for $140 to:

NCWG HQ

PO Box 2082

Burlington, NC 27216

Attn: Lt Col Wiggs

Encampment Information can be found at :2013 NCWG Summer Encampment

<cid:part1.02060807.03070105@ncwg.cap.gov> and 2013 NCWG Summer

Encampment Facebook Page <cid:part2.00070107.07040301@ncwg.cap.gov>

Lt Col Andy Wiggs, CAP

2012 NCWG Encampment Commander

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Historically Speaking . . . In the Footsteps of HeroesTwo weeks ago I was in Charlotte visiting my Children and ended up one day going to King’s MountainBattlefield Park. I was going there to get some information on the battle for my Granddaughter. Ended upclimbing the, mountain which is 800 feet high above the surrounding terrain. An absolutely fascinatingjourney for an old fellow like me. Needles to say I was pretty well done in by the time I got back to myson’s house.

Later that evening though I was inspired to try to find where Capt. Len Lundquist, CAP was buried. All Iknew was that, he was buried in the area but I did not know the cemetery. I called Lt Col Paul Sigmon whoserved with him at Coastal Patrol Base 21 in Beaufort, NC during 1942-43. He could not remember wherehe was buried either, but graciously volunteered to get in contact with Capt Lundquist’s son and see if hecould find out for me so that I could go and pay my respects.

The next day, I called Lt Col Sigmon and he had gone over to Mr. Lundquist’s home and found out that, hisgrave was in Elmwood Cemetery, in Charlotte.

I had lived in Gastonia, NC outside of Charlotte for 14 years but traveled into the big city very seldom. Myknowledge of where the cemetery was located was all contained in my GPS. I, and my wife left to searchfor the cemetery the next morning. Having never seen Elmwood Cemetery, I pictured it a lot smaller than itturned out to be. It contains 16,000 graves.

Being a Historian that spends a lot of my time researching historical information, you would have thoughtthat I would have gone on the computer to do this, however I did not. We spent a couple of hours searchingwhere I thought his son had described to no avail.

We finally gave up the search and headed home. That evening I found a web site that you could use tolocate graves. I was lucky enough to find Capt Lundquist’s grave and the grave of Col Frank Dawson.They were in the same section close to one another.

For those of you who have not heard of Capt Len Lundquist he was a Coastal Patrol pilot who flew out ofBase 21. On June 27, 1943, Capt Lundquist was flying a test hop on an aircraft, and at about 200 feet abovethe ground it nosed down and he and another crew member, were killed.

Col Frank Dawson was instrumental in the formation and construction of Coastal Patrol Base 16, at Manteo,NC. Later he transferred to Base 21 in Beaufort, NC as Base Commander where he served until the baseclosed in 1943. He next served at Tow Target Unit 21 in Driver, VA as that Base’s Commander until thebase closed. Col Dawson later served as the North Carolina Wing Commander a position he held until hisdeath. He was instrumental in forming a CAP Veterans Group after the war to lobby Congress for Veteransbenefits for CAP WWII members. On Nov. 10, 1946, he crashed while flying out of Charlotte, on the daybefore the North Carolina Wing Air Show.

If you happen to be in the Charlotte area this summer and wish to visit Elmwood Cemetery, you will findtheir graves in section RR. Before you go pull up the layout of the cemetery online.

Until next time SEMPER VIGILANS.

Lt. Col. Phil Saleet

NC Wing Historian

Photos are on the following page ...

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ICS—300 and ICS—400April 18—20, 2013 May 10—11, 2013

ICS—300 provides training on and resources for personnelrequiring advanced application of the Incident CommandSystem (ICS).

**Per Federal Mandate NIMS Mandatory Training for EMS Director/Assistant,EMS Shift Supervisors, Law Enforcement Sheriff’s/Chief’s and Assistants, LawEnforcement Supervisors, Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants, Fire Chiefs andAssistants 911 and Communications Center Supervisors

ICS—400 is designed to explain how major incidentsengender special management challenges, describe the cir-cumstances in which an Area Command is established, anddescribe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordi-nation systems are established.

PRE-REGISTRATIONREQUIRED thru NC TERMShttp://terms.ncem.org/TRS/

Location:Crabtree Iron Duff FireDepartment

Instructors: Bill MillerGreg Shuping

For additional information regarding this required trainingcontact Greg Shuping—gshuping@haywoodnc.net

Class Schedule:ICS 300—April 18 & 19, 2013

5:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.April 20—8:00 a.m.—5:00p.m.

ICS 400—May 10, 20135:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

May 11—8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

The Empennage*

FEMA is looking for a few good cadets, they just don’t know it.

Actually, FEMA would like nominations for their Youth Preparedness Council and our CAP cadets fittheir requirements quite well. Please see their web site for more information,http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness.

Steven J. Trupp. Program Manager, Cadet Programs, Civil Air Patrol

Coming to a Headquarters Near You ...

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual North Carolina Wing Pig Pickin' and Family Day, to be held onSaturday August 10th, 2013 at NC Wing HQ. This will be in place of the regularly scheduledCommanders Call - which will be held in September. Details will follow, but plan on having a good time,with good old fashioned NC BBQ, no uniforms, just fun.

DAVID E CRAWFORD, Colonel, CAP

Commander, North Carolina Wing

*The empennage, also known as the tail or tail assembly, of most aircraft gives stability to the aircraft, in a similar way to the feathers on anarrow.