waterbury squadron - jan 2012

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43rd Composite Squadron, Waterbury, CT JAN

Squadron Schedule

4FEB12 Unit Commanders CourseNewington, CTUniform: Blues/Polo

4FEB12 Basic First Aid ClassWestover Air Reserve baseUniform: BDU

7FEB12 Squadron Meeting

ES/Safety/Character Dev.Uniform: BDU/Polo

4FEB12 Squadron MeetingAEUniform: BDU/Polo

1FEB12 Squadron MeetingCPFT/Fitness ActivityUniform: PT/BDU/Polo

5FEB12 Squadron ES ExerciseWindsor Locks. CTUniform: BDU/Polo

8FEB12 Squadron MeetingLeadershipUniform: Blues/Corporate

3MAR12 CTWG Cadet CompetitionNew Fairfield, CTUniform: Blues/Polo

6MAR12 Squadron MeetingES/Safety/Character Dev.Uniform: BDU/Polo

0MAR12 Squadron Leadership SchoolCTWG HQ

Uniform: Blues/Polo3MAR12 Squadron Meeting

AEUniform: BDU/Polo

6MAR12 Cadet Great Start WeekendCamp NianticUniform: BDU/Polo

0MAR12 Squadron MeetingCPFT/Fitness ActivityUniform: PT/BDU/Polo

7MAR12 Squadron Meeting

LeadershipUniform: Blues/Corporate

The Air Force Safety Strategic Plan includesthis introduction:

Safety is an enabling capability and a forcemultiplier when employed effectively. Theentire focus of Air Force Safetys strategic

planning is on harnessing resources andexpertise to empower commanders and Airmenwherever they are engaged with the rightcapabilities and tools to effectively risk manageoperations. The planned effect of properlyemployed safety capabilities, tools and expertiseis an enduring Wingman culture of missionaccomplishment while preventing mishaps and

preserving valuable resources.

Every Airman benets from effectivelyemployed safety capabilities. Every Airmanis a stakeholder in achieving the mission byaccepting the right amount of risk. Eachand every Airman is a precious and valuableresource that demands the very best safetyeducation, training and support we can

provide. These synergistic principles willbe the focus of our guidance, planning,allocation of resources and application of all thesafety expertise we can bring to bear.

These same ideas are the key component of theCAP Safety Program (CAPR 62-1) which states The

primary goal of the CAP Safety Program is to protect both the

The 143rd Composite Squadron

Squadron Commander: Maj Timothy McCandlessDeputy Commander for Seniors: Lt Col Richard LevittDeputy Commander for Cadets: Maj Joseph Palys

Cadet Commander: C/Capt Eric Testman

Cadet First Sergeant: C/CMSgt Cameron Foster

Regular Meetings every Tuesday 7-9pmConnecticut National Guard Armory

64 Field Street, Waterbury, Connecticut

www.gocivilairpatrol.com

membership and its assets in the performance of their teer duties. To do this, CAP leadership and its safety pmanagers shall use both education and training to promculture of safety within the Civil Air Patrol.

This years Annual Safety Day at the 143rdheld on 31JAN12. Squadron Safety OfficersTom Litwinczyk and Maj Joe Palys created a ssquadron meeting schedule that focused soleSafety. Discussion topics included OperationaManagement, Safety Mishap Reporting, Suggestion Submission, CAP Safety EducActivity Safety Planning and a review osquadrons Accident Prevention Plan.

Safety FirstAnnual Safety Day at The 143rd

Cadets participate in a safety discussion.

Maj Tom Litwinczyk helps a group complete an ORM worksheet.


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needs to be done to prepare for the squadrons

inspection in October. He also reviewed thesenior member Professional Development

Program and gave each member the Specialty

Track worksheet for their next rating.

Lt Col Levitt gave the seniors present a review

of the role of the senior member in the main

missions of CAP; Aeospace Education, Cadet

Programs and Emergency Services.

Lt Col Tony Vallillo, CTWG Chief of Staff and

former 143rd Squadron member, congratu-

lated the seniors on the success of the unit. He

reviewed the wings goals for 2012 and how the

143rd is an important part of those goals.

ach year the senior members of the 143rdmeet at a secure, undisclosed location to

reate goals for the squadron for the coming year.

While the senior members have monthly staff

meetings, it has become a squadron tradition that

he first meeting of the year be a special occasion.

Cadets have heard rumors of these secret proced-

ngs, but for the first time the squadron news-

etter is offering a peek into this months senior

taff meeting. This years meeting was held at the

Waverly Inn in Cheshire, CT.

Maj McCandless opened the meeting with a

eview of 2011 and his goals for 2012. He also

eviewed the senior staff assignments.

Maj Palys reviewed the Subordinate Unit

nspection (SUI) guide and outlined the work that

ICS300 Class

Six Connecticut Wing members, inclu

the 143rds Maj Joe Palys, attended an IC

class sponsored by Massachusetts Wing and

at Westover Air Reserve Base in Spring

MA. The ICS300 class expands on the o

ICS100 and ICS200 classes by including tab

scenerios in which students apply the Inc

Command System.

The ICS300 is the first of two in-person cl

required to become qualified in leade

level Emergency Services positions in

The second in-person class, ICS400, reqstudents to solve disaster command stru

and resource management problems of gr

complexity.

The instructors for this class were

National Emergency Services Officer J

Pete Norris, National Emergency Ser

Academy (NESA) Incident Command

School Chief of Staff Capt Janice Hulsey and N

Incident Command Staff School Instructor

commander of CTWGs Northwest

Composite Squadron) Lt Col Paul Rowen.

Capt Rich Hinkson at the buffet table.

Pictured left to right CAP National Emergency Services OfcerJames Pete Norris, CTWG Professional Development Ofcer CaDains, 399th Composite Squadron (Danbury, CT) CommandeVigar and Maj Joe Palys.

efore the meeting senior members and their guests took time to talk abouteir favorite hobby; CAP.

Maj McCandless reviewing his goals for 2012. Pictured from left to right:nda Keaney, Maj Tim McCandless, Robin McCandless, Lt Col Rich

evitt, 1st Lt Dawn Levitt and Capt Joe Testman.

An in-depth discussion about CAP Air Operations at one end of the table.Pictured left to right: Pat Litwinczyk, Maj Tom Litwinczyk, Capt RichHinkson and Lt Col Tony Vallillo.

ollowing up on the successful ES Training

xercise in December, the 143rd planned and

onducted another exercise on 14JAN12. This

xercise included members of Silver City

Operation:January Heat

The 143rd Starts 2012 with an

Emergency Services Exercise

Composite Squadron (Meriden, CT) and The 103rd

Composite Squadron (Windsor Locks, CT).

Mission Base was located at the Silver City

Squadron headquarters at the Meriden-Markham

Airport (MMK).

Training focused on Ground Team and Mission

Base tasks. Two ground teams were deployed to

Hurd State Park in East Haddam, CT to conduct a

search for a missing hiker. Mission Base staff were

Annual Senior Member Staff Meeting

Maj Tom Litwinczyk, Capt Glen Dains and Capt Barbie Kelleher (l to r)anage the two ground teams from mission base.

Capt David Stanseld (right) reviews land navigation techniques withhis ground team.

Lt Col Tony Vallillo, left, explains how to conduct an AircrafInspection to cadets.

also informed an aircraft was reported missi

CAP aircraft was launched on a laptop com

simulator to conduct a search while simulated

checks were conducted.

This exercise tested and expanded on tab

methods used in previous exercises. Plans fo

next exercise include expanding on the use of

simulators and more fully staffing the mission

per the staffing charts included in the Inc

Command System.


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January Promotions

The following members of the 143rd Comp

Squadron were promoted in January:

Edward Conwayhas been prom

to Major. This promotion req

completion of Level III of the S

Member program and three

time in grade as a Captain.

Margaret Palys has complete

Operations Officer Achievemen

has been promoted to C/Maj.

Cameron Foster has comp

the Dr Robert H Go

Achievement and has been prom

to C/CMSgt.

Alec Beliveau has complete

Charles Lindbergh Achievemen

has been promoted to C/MSgt.

Devon Moore has comp

the Capt Eddie Rickenb

Achievement and has

promoted to C/TSgt.

Matthew McCarthy-Calab

has completed the Wright BroAchievement and has

promoted to C/SSgt.

Carlos Aponte has complete

Mary Feik Achievement and has

promoted to C/SrA.

Christian Tynan has complete

Gen Hap Arnold Achievemen

has been promoted to C/A1C.

he mission of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programto provide the youth of our nation with a quality

rogram that enhances their leadership skills through annterest in aviation, and simultaneously provide service tohe United States Air Force and the local community.

hrough study and performance, cadets work throughseries of achievements and milestone awards. As

adets progress, they advance in grade, increasehe scope of their leadership responsibilities, earnwards, and become eligible for nationally-sponsoredpecial activities and scholarships. The CAP Cadetrogram has four elements: Leadership, Aerospace

ducation, Physical Fitness and Character Development.he goal of the Cadet Programs leadershiplement is to develop in cadets the abilityo think independently and lead others inn atmosphere of teamwork and mutualespect. Senior members, acting as mentors andnstructors, help the cadets develop their leadershipotential. Cadets must pass multiple-choice

ests of their leadership knowledge to completemost achievements and earn milestone awards. Some testsequire cadets to perform drill and ceremonies. Achieve-

ment 8 includes a speech and essay assignment. Cadetschievements in the Staff Duty Analysis program are mea-ured through reports and staff service.

he goals of the Cadet Programs aerospace education ele-

ment are to inspire in youth a love of aviation, space, andechnology; provide them with a foundation in aerospacescientific principles; and introduce them to aerospace

career opportunities. CAP introduces cadets to aviation,space and technology through self- study and group-studymethods. Cadets use the Aerospace Dimensions modulesduring Phases I and II of the Cadet Program and the Aero-space: The Journey of Flight text during Phases III and IV.

The goal of the Cadet Programs physical fitnesselement is to develop in cadets a habit ofregular exercise. Physical exercise in the Cadet Programwill be used to improve cadets physical fitness while in-creasing confidence, teamwork and determination.

The goal of the Cadet Programs character development el-

ement is to develop in cadets a commitment to live CAPsCore Values, and the ability to think critically about moraland ethical issues. Cadets participate actively in characterdevelopment forums where they discuss moral and ethicalissues through the use of case studies. The senior memberconducting the forum does not formally evaluate or testthe cadets, but facilitates the forums to ensure all cadetsparticipate in the discussion.

Cadet Promotions

adet Cameron Foster is promoted to C/CMSgt by Maj McCandless ands mother, SM Kelly Foster.

adet Lynnise Stephen is promoted to C/SMSgt by Maj McCandless andCol Levitt. Cadet Stephen earned her promotion in December.

adet Sarak Eriksson is promoted to C/SrA by Maj McCandless andCol Levitt. Cadet Eriksson earned her promotion in December.

Cadet Aidan Moran is promoted to C/A1C by Maj McCandless and Lt ColLevitt. Cadet Moran earned his promotion in December.

Cadet Devin Moore is promoted to C/TSgt by his parents.

Cadet Christian Tynan is promoted to C/A1C by Maj McCandless andC/Capt Testman.

Cadet Matthew McCarthy-Calabrese is promoted to C/SSgt McCandless and C/Capt Testman.Cadet Carlos Aponte is promoted to C/SrA by Maj McCandlessand C/Capt Testman.


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Staff DutAnalys

Practical Leadership for Cadet Of

The purpose of the cadet staff duty analysis pro(SDA) is to improve cadets critical thinking andmunication skills through the practical applicatleadership.

The objectives for SDAs include:1) Improve critical thinking skills by identifying

lems and imagining solutions that make use oftechnical knowledge of a given specialty.

2) Improve communication skills through active ling on the job and by describing in oral and wbriefings staff position duties and procedures

3) Comprehend leadership and teamwork by exing how squadron staff functions interrelate anvalue to the team and by describing the quleaders need to succeed in those specialties.

The SDA program accomplishes these objectivconnecting cadet officers with senior membeofficers, having the cadets serve as apprenticstudying the position requirements and acperforming some staff functions, cadet officehow leadership manifests itself in real-world eences, thereby promoting a deeper appreciatihow CAP fulfills its mission as the Air Force Aux

The SDA program consists of two facets: the

report and staff service. Through the SDA repodet officers analyze and summarize in writing wrequired to serve successfully in the respectivposition. Through staff service, cadet officers eence the position first-hand, working alongsidrespective senior member staff officer, a mentoprovides on-the-job training and guidance.

The SDA Report. During each achievement inIII and IV, cadet officers will complete a SDA rfor the staff position associated with the achievem

Staff Service. Additionally, once during Phase Ionce during Phase IV, the cadet will par ticipate i

service, acting as an apprentice to a senior mestaff officer for 4-6 weeks.

Cadet to Speak at CAPNational Conference

he CAP Drug Demand Reduction Program has

reated the Cadets Lead the Way to Your Future

peech Competition. This is a national competition

pen to all cadets. The winning cadet will receive a

omplimentary registration to the CAP National

Conference in Baltimore and will speak at the event.

he rules are as follows:

ThespeechorskitmustberelatedtoCAPsDDR

drug-free message.Cadetsmayreceivehelppreparingtheirspeech.

SpeechesMUSTbebetweenthreeandfiveminutes

in length.Cadetsmustsubmit aDVDof the speechwitha

written transcript to their squadron commander or

DDRO for consideration.

Commanders must submit entries to CAP

National HQ so that they are received no later than

15JUN12.

Additional details, judging criteria, and helpful sugges-

ons are available in the Cadets Lead the Way to Your Future

peech Competition booklet which is available for

ownload in the DDR Resources section of the CAP

National Website.

Cadets who wish to participate should contact

Maj Palys, the 143rds DDRO.

The Cadet Oath

The Cadet Oath symbolizes how serious cadets

are about becoming leaders. Cadets are expected

to be able to recite the Cadet Oath from mem-

ory. More importantly, cadets need strength of

character to live up to its noble tenets.

I pledge that I willserve faithfully

in the Civil Air PatrolCadet Program,

and that I will attendmeetings regularly,

participate actively inunit activities,obey my officers,

wear my uniform properly,and advance my education

and training rapidlyto prepare myself to be

of service to my community,state, and nation.

ncampments are one of the most popular andworthwhile activities available to cadets. They chal-enge cadets to develop self-discipline and teamwork

while broadening their understanding of aerospace.Most encampments are conducted on a military in-tallation. Encampments are conducted under CAP

upervision with Air Force advice, assistance andooperation. They may be conducted at active duty,National Guard, or Reserve bases. They may also beonducted at any community, state, or other nationalacility (including DoD installations).

ol Huchko, the CTWG Commander, announcedast month that Connecticut will not sponsor an en-ampment this year. Cadets who wish to attend anncampment in 2012 may apply to incampments inther wings. The application process may be differentor each wing, but in every case a CAP Form 31 is re-

uired. Since cadets require the Wing Commanderspproval to attend any CAP activity outside of Con-ecticut cadets should submit their application pa-erwork to the squadron commander well in advancef the encampment.

The following is a list of nearby cadet encampmentsthat CTWG cadets are welcome to apply to:

April 15-21 - Rhode Island WingCamp Varnum, Narragansett, RI Cost: $100http://riwingcap.com/encampment.html

June 23-30 - Pennsylvania Wing

Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA Cost: $200www.pawgcls.org/joomla/

July 2-9 - New Jersey WingMcGuire AFB, New Hanover, NJ Cost: $170http://encampment.njwg.cap.gov/

July 21-28 - New York Wing Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, NY

Cost: $200 for Cadets, $90 for Seniorshttp://encampment.nywgcadets.org

July 22-29 - Massachusetts WingFort Devens, Ayers, MA Cost: $200

mawgcadets.org/encampment.htmlJuly 20-29 - Vermont/New Hampshire Wing

Norwich University, Northfield, VT Cost: $250

August - Maine WingMore information to be announced.

2012 Cadet Encampments

The 143rds Cadet Commander, C/Capt Testman (left) conductmeeting with (l to r) C/Maj Johnson, C/Maj McCandless and thron First Sergeant, C/CMSgt Foster.


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SpecialtyTracks

Jobs for Senior Members

Administration Officer

Maintains master publications library. Prepares

orrespondence, reports, schedules, inventories

nd requisitions. Operates centralized correspon-

ence and message distribution center. Reviewsocally- developed publications to ensure they

re administratively correct prior to publication.

rovides management assistance when required.

Aerospace Education Officer

mplements aerospace education activities and

uties involving cadets, seniors, aerospace

ducation members, communities and schools.

Develops materials and activities and promotes

erospace education programs for the local

ommunity. Assists the commander in making

erospace education related policy decisions.

Cadet Programs Officer

Conducts cadet training in aerospace education,

eadership, physical fitness, moral leadership and

ther activities. As special assistant to the com-

mander, implements and monitors programs in

adet personnel and administration, cadet activi-

es, aerospace education or leadership laboratory.

Chaplain

rovides worship, liturgies, rites and religious

bservations. Conducts pastoral counseling,

piritual nurture and ethics and values instruction.

rovides group pastoral care and spiritual renewal.Gives advice on religious, ethical and quality of

fe concerns and maintains ecclesiastical and

lergy relations.

Communications Officer

Maintains and operates radio equipment. Famil-

arizes communications trainees with the basic

oncept of CAP communications operations.

Operates CAP radio stations. Develops and im-

lements communications plans, programs and

irectives. Plans and conducts communications

onferences, meetings and workshops.

Drug Demand Reduction Officer

Coordinates CAPs role in support of the Presi-

dents National Drug Control Strategy under

the guidance available through CAPs national

headquarters. Implements and administers the

DDR program at the unit level. Promotes drug

awareness to CAP members through lesson plans,

events, activities, educational materials, bulletins,

newsletters and the web. Gives drug awareness

presentations to outside organizations. Manages

reporting requirements.

Emergency Services OfficerAssists the commander by managing and directing

emergency service activities. Establishes working

relationships with local agencies responsible for

search and rescue, disaster relief and other local

emergencies. Develops emergency service plans,

training programs and standard operating proce-

dures, and maintains a rapid alerting system to

assemble emergency service resources as needed.

Finance Officer

Assists the commander and finance committeein proper management of unit funds. Ensures

approved bills and deposit details are forwarded

to wing, finance committee meeting minutes are

recorded and fundraising activities are conducted

appropriately.

Flight Operations OfficerIs responsible for the management and control

of unit aircrews, aircraft and flight operations.

Understands CAP flight management policies and

procedures and the administrative procedures

governing flight operations. Assists in the

preparationof plans, programs and directiv

govern the unit.

Historian

Is responsible for unit historical program.Co

and preserves historically significant mat

Publishes general and special histories, m

graphs and studies. Publishes material to in

the general public about CAP history. At

meeting of historical and other learned socie

Information Technology OfficerManages and directs all information techn

related activities. Serves as the unit Web Sec

Administrator (WSA) responsible for assi

and editing permissions for assigned mem

Oversees the development and maintenan

the units website. Provides help desk su

functions for the unit to include network ad

istration, and hardware and software installa

Develops and implements training prog

for unit members to ensure efficient use

IT assets.

Inspection OfficerPerforms inspections when required. Pre

inspection checklists for all areas of inspe

and prepares written reports of inspectio

required. Reviews publications, plans,

cies and statistics to determine areas of sp

interest. Briefs commander and staff on in

tions and recommendations.

Logistics Officer

The logistics officer is responsible for receiptage, distribution, recovery and proper dispo

all CAP property held by the unit. Recomm

allocation of motor vehicle records. Respon

for vehicle maintenance, marking and pain

Ensures aircraft are painted and identifi

accordance with current directives and m

sure aircraft are maintained in an airworthy

dition in accordance with FAA requirements

Character Development OfficerConducts character development forums and

assist a chaplain at their request.

Lt Col Levitt, Squadron Emergency Services Ofcer, plans and schedulesES training for the squadron.

nd Lt Paul Beliveau, Squadron Testing Ofcer, controls and administersoth cadet and senior written tests.

Since the squadron does not have a designated Chaplain or ChDevelopment Ofcer, Maj McCandless, the Squadron Com

conducts Character Development forums for cadets.

Capt Joe Testman, Squadron Communications Ofcer, regularly checks all

squadron communications equipment.


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Senior Member Professional

Development Awards

The following members of the 143rdComposite Squadron were awarded

Senior Member Professional Development

Achievements in January:

Timothy McCandless has

earned a Senior Rating in the

Administration Specialty Track.

Thomas Litwinczyk has earned

a Technician Rating in the Safety

Specialty Track.

Operations Officer

Develops the operations policies and procedures

o ensure mission accomplishment and provides

uidance to unit personnel. These activities

nclude developing standing operating procedures,

valuation methods and accident prevention

rograms, and reporting procedures. Requests

ransportation and mission authorizations.

ersonnel Officer

erforms duties related to processing unit per-onnel actions such as membership applications,

romotions and charter changes. Establishes and

maintains up-to- date personnel files and ensures

ll regulations, policy letters and forms required

o administer the units personnel program are

vailable and up-to- date. Develops local unit

ersonnel policies and procedures, provides as-

stance and guidance to the unit commander and

ther staff members on all personnel matters, and

monitors the overall personnel program within

is or her jurisdiction.

rofessional Development Officer

lans, coordinates and schedules professional

evelopment training activities. Maintains unit

raining records and training library, and oper-

tes audio-visual equipment. Prepares documen-

ation in support of professional development

wards for the commanders review. Coordinates

member training accomplishments with other

taff members. Instructs at training courses. Ad-

ises the commander on training required to meet

nit staffing needs.

ublic Affairs OfficerAssists the commander on all media relations and

nternal information matters. Plans, develops and

mplements a public affairs program based on

media relations, community relations, and

nternal information activities. Acts as liaison with

ther organizations and agencies as required in the

erformance of these activities

January Awards

The following members of the 143rd CompositeSquadron were earned awards in January:

Karen Litwinczyk has been

awarded the Red Service Ribbon for

two years of service to CAP.

1/10/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- ThForce chief of staff announced his latest profesreading list Jan. 6. In a letter to all Air Force persoGen. Norton Schwartz said todays Airmeamong the militarys best educated and inquisitive. We Airmen are innovators becauembrace the word why and mine it for b

smarter ways to operate, Schwartz said.The Air Forces history is full of examples of Awho have embodied this attitude, facing dauchallenges with little more than their mindfortitude, the general said. Their experienceone of the cornerstones of the 2012 Reading Schwartz said.

This years list contains 13 books and, for thetime, supplementary films, treatises and Intebased resources. Schwartz will highlight books throughout the year, and for the first qurecommends these three:

Airpower for Strategic Effect by Colin provides a critical, strategic history of airpowwell as a new general theory.

Unbroken: A World War II Story of SurResilience, and Redemptionby Laura Hillenbis the inspiring true story of a man who lived tha series of almost too incredible catastrophes.

Finally, Start with Why by Simon Sinek, lothe leaders who have had the greatest influenthe world and describes how they all think, accommunicate in the exact same way, somethin

author calls The Golden Circle.

The other books in this years reading list are:The Forever War by Dexter Filkins

Paradise Beneath Her Feet by Isobel Cole

The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guithe Constitution by Linda Monk

The Party: The Secret World of ChCommunist Rulers by Richard McGregor

Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Faiby Tim Harford

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of WWar II by J. Todd Moye

Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku

A Country of Vast Designs: James K. PolkMexican War, and the Conquest of the AmeContinent by Robert Merry

The Hunters by James Salter

More information on the 2012 reading lisbe found at http://www.af.mil/informacsafreading/index.asp

-Story taken from www.af.mil/

Air Force Chief of Staff

Releases 2012 Reading L

Maj Tom Litwinczyk, Squadron Safety Ofcer, conducts a Safety Brief-ing during the Safety Day at CTWG Headquarters. Lt Col Tony Vallillo,CTWG Chief of Staff and CTWG Safety Ofcer, takes notes.

2nd Lt James Keaney, Squadron Public Affairs Ofcer, revieing a recently

published story on CAP w ith CTWG Commander, Col Cassandra Huchko.

Safety Officer

Manages the safety program. Develops safety

plans, programs, and directives. Coordinates with

other staff agencies to develop accident prevention

procedures and collects data to determine safety

program effectiveness.

M Kelly Foster, Squadron Admin Ofcer, manages all squadronaperwork to insure complianc e with CAP regulations.


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Martin MB-1 Bombe

Martin MB-1 (S/N AS 62950; P 106). (U.S. Air Force phot

The Martin MB-1, or Glenn Martin Bomber (Gwas the first U.S.-designed bomber procured bU.S. Army in quantity in the World War I eraU.S. Army had previously purchased the EHandley-Page O/400 and Italian Caproni dfor construction by U.S. builders with Libertyengines in place of the original engines. The MGMB was first flown on Aug. 15, 1918, and nthe 10 aircraft ordered were completed beforend of WWI.

A 3-man chain prepares to start an engine on a Martin(U.S. Air Forc

The MB-1s primary mission was as a reconnaisscout plane for supporting ground forces wsecondary mission as a bomber. When WWI eU.S. bomber production was halted and no bomwere built until the MB-2 was purchased in 19

Some GMBs were modified in the posperiod for test purposes. One aircraft (AS 62was modified with the addition of a 3cannon in the nose position replacing the sta.30-cal. machine gun. This aircraft was renthe Glenn Martin Cannon (GMC). Another nomodification was the addition of a third engithe nose position (AS 39059).

-Taken from nationalmuseum.a

Celebrating 100 Years ofMarine Aviation

Marine aviation officially began on May 22, 1912, whenirst Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham reported to

Naval Aviation Camp in Annapolis, Maryland, for dutyn connection with aviation. He soloed after only twoours and 40 minutes of instruction (in a Wright Bros.

Model B-1), and became Naval Aviator No. 5.

wo factors have continuously set Marine Aviationpart in the history of military flight. The first is thelose relationship between Marine and Naval Aviation,nd the second is the unchanging objective of Marineviation to provide direct support to Marine ground

orces in combat.

During the twenties and thirties, Marine Aviationnits supported brigades in Haiti, the Dominican Re-ublic, China and Nicaragua. The guerrilla-type war-are of the 1927 Nicaraguan deployment gave Marine

viation its first opportunity to provide a form of close airupport to Marines in combat.

he sudden immersion of the United States in WorldWar II found the Marines on the front lines, defendingWake Island against a better-equipped, more experi-nced Japanese force. Marine aviators led the attackn the famous Battle of Midway, an American victoryespite high losses to pilots and aircraft. Marines ended

World War II with 125 aces and eight Medals of Honor.he Marines F4-U Corsair became famous as a symbolf Marine Corps ground support and air superiority inhe Pacific.

he Marines continued their close relationship be-ween air and ground forces in Korea, deploying jet

aircraft and helicopters for the first time while stillmaking excellent use of the legendary Corsair.

The 1960s found Marines fighting in the swamps andjungles of Vietnam while at the same time pioneer-ing Americas entry into space. The first U.S. combattroops in Vietnam were Marines who landed at DaNang in 1965, supported by F-4B Phantom IIs andA-4D Skyhawks. From Hue to Chu Lai to Khe Sanh,Marines on the ground depended on their FlyingLeathernecks. In 1962, Marine Col. John Glenn be-came the first American astronaut to orbit the earth,a voyage that lasted less than five hours, but would beremembered by Americans forever.

In 1998, Glenn returned to space as the oldest Amer-ican to do so, with 144 orbits over nine days. MajorGeneral Charles Bolden entered the Marine Corps dur-ing the Vietnam War and built on the legacy of thosewho preceded him when in 1980 he became the firstAfrican American Marine selected by NASA to becomean astronaut. Over the next 14 years, he flew fourshuttle missions, including commanding both Atlantisand Discovery. On May 23, 2009, President BarackObama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASAAdministrator.

Today, Marine aviation is task organized to support theMarine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), as the avia-tion combat element, by providing six functions: assaultsupport, anti-aircraft warfare, offensive air support,electronic warfare, control of aircraft and missiles,and aerial reconnaissance. Marine AV-8B and helicop-ter air combat elements of the Marine ExpeditionaryUnits (MEU) are deployed year-round on amphibiouscarriers all over the globe. Their locations, along withthose of the big deck carriers, are the subject of the firstquestion asked by the President of the United Stateswhen hot spots develop around the world.

-Photos and story taken from marines.mil

ctober 2-3, 1918 - Captain Robert S. Lytle in France duringWorld War I.

August 24, 1942 - Major Marion E. Carl astride a MarineF4U Corsair.

February 20, 1962 - L ieutenant Colonel John H. Glen, Jr. outside

the Friendship 7 spacecraft shortly before his historic ight.

April 21, 1995 - Sarah Deal becomes the rst Marine aviator. She is pictured here at the controls of a CH-53.


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Involving Energy Drinks

nergy drinks are flavored beverages containing highmounts of caffeine and typically other additives, such

s vitamins, taurine, herbal supplements, creatine, sug-rs, and guarana, a plant product containing concentrat-d caffeine. These drinks are sold in cans and bottles andre readily available in grocery stores, vending machines,onvenience stores, and bars and other venues wherecohol is sold. These beverages provide high doses ofaffeine that act as a stimulant upon the central nervousystem and cardiovascular system. The total amount ofaffeine in a can or bottle of an energy drink varies frombout 80 to more than 500 milligrams (mg) of caffeine,ompared with about 100 mg in a 5-ounce cup of coffeer 50mg in a 12-ounce cola.1 Research suggests thatertain additives may compound the stimulant effects ofaffeine. Some types of energy drinks may also containcohol, producing a hazardous combination; however,

his report focuses only on the dangerous effects ofnergy drinks that do not have alcohol.

lthough consumed by a range of age groups, energyrinks are marketed to appeal to youth and are con-umed by 30 to 50 percent of children, adolescents, andoung adults. Of the several hundred brands of energyrinks on the market, the most popular brands of en-rgy drinks that account for the majority of the markethare are Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Full Throttle, andmp. Marketing for energy drinks often targets youngeople, suggesting benefits such as increased energy and

tamina, weight loss, and enhanced physical and/or

mental performance. Emphasizing thrill seeking withnames such as Cocaine and Venom, energy drinkcompanies use innovative media to reach their audienc-es, such as advertisements in video games and at sportsevents, and solicit market research feedback fromconsumers via social media to help identify newpackaging designs.

The popularity of these

drinks has increased mark-

edly in recent years, with

energy drink sales increas-ing 240 percent from 2004

to 2009. Consumption of

energy drinks is a rising

public health problem be-

cause medical and behavior-

al consequences can result

from excessive caffeine intake. A growing body of sci-

entific evidence documents harmful effects, particularly

for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Between 2005 and 2009, there was a marked increase in

the number of emergency department visits involvingenergy drinks. It is notable that visits involving energy

drinks alone often caused adverse reactions, suggesting

that energy drink consumption by itself can result in

negative health events serious enough to require emer-

gency care.

Although there are no recommended or safe levels

that have been experimentally established for caffeine,

most researchers and clinicians consider 100 to 200 mg

of caffeine per day to be moderate intake for an adult.

Pediatricians recommend that children and adolescents

abstain from all stimulant-containing energy drinks.Excessive caffeine intake from energy drinks can cause

arrhythmias, hypertension, and dehydration, in addition

to sleeplessness and nervousness. Additional risks and

other medical complications can arise depending on the

individuals overall health status (e.g., cardiac condi-

tions, eating disorders, diabetes, anxiety disorders) and

other drugs or medications he/she may be taking (e.g.,

medications for attention deficit disorder). Use over

time can cause dependence and withdrawal symp-

toms. Risky behavior such as drinking and driving can

also be facilitated by mixing energy drinks with other

substances such as alcohol; a study of college students

found that more than half of them mixed energy drinks

with alcohol.

Finally, given the finding that one in six visits involved

energy drinks in combination with alcohol, public health

awareness campaigns could also help dispel the misguid-

ed belief that energy drinks can offset or eliminate the

effects of alcohol intoxication.

- Taken from The DAWN Report, a publication of the

Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality,

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-

tration (SAMHSA).

Teen Drug UseThe National Institute on DrugAbuse Releases New Data

In December 2011, NIDA released the

Monitoring the Future Study, and it seems that

teens are making better decisions when it com

smoking and alcohol use, but not so much wh

comes to using marijuana and abusing prescr

drugs.

Cigarette and Alcohol Use at Historic L

Teen smoking has declined in all three grades inc

in the studygrades 8, 10, and 12. Still, a

19 percent of 12th graders reported current

month) cigarette use.

Likewise, among nearly all grades, trends

the past 5 years showed significant decreas

alcohol useincluding first-time use, occasion

daily use, and binge drinking. As with smoking

decline may be the result of more teens understa

the risk of drinking alcohol and disapproving o

behavior.

Marijuana Use Continues To Rise

Unlike cigarettes and alcohol, marijuana u

increasing. Among 12th graders, 36.4 pe

reported using marijuana at least once in

past year, up from 31.5 percent 5 years ago

accompanies a decrease in the number of 12th gr

who perceive that smoking marijuana is har

For example, only 22.7 percent of high s

seniors saw great risk in smoking maroccasionally, compared to 25.9 percent 5 year

Prescription Drug Abuse Remains Stead

Prescription drug abuse hasnt changed much

2010. Abuse of the opioid painkiller Vicodin an

nonmedical use of Adderall and Ritalin, stim

meant to treat ADHD, remained about the

as last year. Also, the abuse of the opioid pain

OxyContin remained steady for the past 5

across all 3 grades surveyed.

-Taken from http://teens.drugabus

Figure 2. Percentage of Emergency Department (ED) Visits Involving Energy Drink Combinations,* by

Age Group: 2004 to 2009

* Visits involving energy drinks only are not shown.Because each visit may involve multiple drugs, the percentages may not add to the total.

** The percentage for illicit drug combinations was suppressed for visits made by patients aged 12 to 17 because of low statistical precision.

Source:2004 to 2009 SAMHSA Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN).

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SocialNetworking:

Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens

ouve probably learned a long list of important safetynd privacy lessons already: Look both ways before cross-

ng the street; buckle up; hide your diary where your nosyrother cant find it; dont talk to strangers.

he Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumerrotection agency, is urging kids to add one more lessono the list: Dont post information about yourself onlinehat you dont want the whole world to know. The Internet

the worlds biggest information exchange: many moreeople could see your information than you intend, includ-

ng your parents, your teachers, your employer, the police and strangers, some of whom could be dangerous.

ocial networking sites have added a new factor to thefriends of friends equation. By providing informationbout yourself and using blogs, chat rooms, email, ornstant messaging, you can communicate, either within amited community, or with the world at large. But whilehe sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can

ncrease your exposure to people who have less-than-iendly intentions. Youve heard the stories about people

who were stalked by someone they met online, had theirdentity stolen, or had their computer hacked.

he FTC suggests these tips for socializing safely online:Think about how different sites work before

deciding to join a site. Some sites will allow only adefined community of users to access posted content;others allow anyone and everyone to view postings.

Thinkaboutkeepingsomecontrolovertheinformationyou post. Consider restricting access to your page to aselect group of people, for example, your friends fromschool, your club, your team, your community groups,or your family.

Keepyourinformationtoyourself.Dontpostyourfullname, Social Security number, address, phone number,or bank and credit card account numbers and dontpost other peoples information, either. Be cautiousabout posting information that could be used to identifyyou or locate you offline. This could include the nameof your school, sports team, clubs, and where you workor hang out.

Make sure your screen name doesnt say too muchabout you. Dont use your name, your age, or yourhometown. Even if you think your screen name makesyou anonymous, it doesnt take a genius to combineclues to figure out who you are and where you can befound.

Postonlyinformationthatyouarecomfortablewithothers seeing and knowing about you. Manypeople can see your page, including your parents, yourteachers, the police, the college you might want toapply to next year, or the job you might want to applyfor in five years.

Rememberthatonceyoupostinformationonline,you

cant take it back. Even if you delete the informationfrom a site, older versions exist on other peoplescomputers.

Consider not posting your photo. It can bealtered and broadcast in ways you may not be happyabout. If you do post one, ask yourself whether its oneyour mom would display in the living room.

Flirtingwithstrangersonlinecouldhaveseriousconse-quences. Because some people lie about who they reallyare, you never really know who youre dealing with.

Be wary if a newonline friendwants to meet youin person. Before you decide to meet someone, doyour research: Ask whether any of your friends know

the person, and see what background you can dig upthrough online search engines. If you decide to meetthem, be smart about it: Meet in a public place, duringthe day, with friends you trust. Tell an adult or a respon-sible sibling where youre going, and when you expectto be back.

Trustyourgutifyouhavesuspicions.Ifyoufeelthreat-ened by someone or uncomfortable because of some-thing online, tell an adult you trust and report it to thepolice and the social networking site. You could end uppreventing someone else from becoming a victim.

Taken from the Federal Trade Commission website:

www.ftc.gov

Electronic Flight Bags Co

Boost Operational SafetSCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- Impsafety, operational effectiveness and efficiency arefew reasons Air Mobility Command officials are lointo using tablet devices such as electronic flight baaircrew members reference materials in the cockping in-flight emergencies. Moving from a paper-baan electronically-based flight publication system wonly enhance operational effectiveness, it can also saDepartment of Defense time and money, said MajRick Martin, the AMC Director of Operations.

Capt. Brett Pierson refers to a computer tablet during preight check

a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft bound for a refueling mission May 8in Afghanistan. Pierson is a pilot with the 340th Expeditionary Airing Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maste r Sgt. William Greer)

Officials anticipate a final decision on the EFB iniby early spring with the goal of using the devices the total force mobility fleet. Electronic flight babecoming an industry standard due to their operaenvironmental and cost savings benefits, Martin said

According to Maj. Pete Birchenough, who heads A

EFB test, the Mobility Air Forces fleets required

charts are updated every 28 days. This equates to ap

mately 70 pounds of paper per aircraft each mont

must be meticulously sorted, accounted for, and updBirchenough said. Accomplishing this one publica

a time requires considerable manpower and detract

higher-priority tasks. Additionally, each crew mem

flight bag contains required technical orders, flight m

and regulations and various other flight-related ma

that add weight -- burning fuel on each mission. W

mobilitys rigorous operations tempo, the eliminat

70 pounds of paper on each mission over time cou

up to serious fuel savings.

With limited space in the cockpit and the amou

paper that each crew has to manage, it can quickly bcontrolled chaos, Birchenough said. An electronic

bag could solve this issue by putting all information

place to be recalled and updated almost immediately

This is not a new initiative, Martin said. (Air M

Command) has been looking at tablet and mobile d

for several years as possible tools for increasing m

productivity, decreasing office automation cost

achieving other potential benefits such as portabili

flexibility, Martin said.

-by Capt. Kathleen F

Air Mobility Command Public

waterbury squadron - jan 2012

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