BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO): GA 129

FLYING EAGLES
Civil
Air
Patrol

FLYING EAGLES
January 2012

See Pages 8
for
Happenings

Reflections:

See Page 9
for the
Training Schedule
for
January

Inside this issue:

GA CAP Week
Airborne Photo Training
Wreaths Across America
2011 A Year in Review
Milestone Awards

2
3
4
5

Squadron
Rocketry Day
CAP Cadet
Orientation Flts

Happenings

CP Training
Schedule

Why Cadets Drill

An Evening of Drill
The Value of
Physical Fitness
Exercise and Diet

DDR
The Brain &
Addiction
Safe Tips
Winter Holiday Safety

10
11
12
13

14
15

Leadership
)uts & Bolts

16

Tales of a Life
Traveler

17

GA129 is #1
FYI

18

It has been a little more than a year since I took

command of the Bartow-Etowah Composite
Squadron. I knew I had my work cut out for me,
once I realized what my duties were as a Squadron
Commander.
When I reflect back on the past year, I realize that I
have had and still have the privilege and honor to
work with some of the finest and most dedicated
people I know, and that makes my job a whole lot
easier.

Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen

Our organization is a volunteer organization.

Websters Dictionary defines a volunteer as:
A person who, proceeding from the will or from
ones own choice or consent, undertakes or expresses
a willingness to undertake a service.
Volunteers, in my opinion, are special people for they
set aside a portion of their valuable time to come
together for a common goal week after week, month
after month. And ... I would be amiss if I gave the
impression to speak about Senior Members only.
In a Composite Squadron, the Senior side and Cadet
side are in balance. One cannot exist without the
other. The challenges a Cadet has to overcome are
just as strenuous as a Senior Member trying to find
time to attend a course or to take the Senior Officer
Course.
So it is with all this in mind, that sometimes when I
stand before the Squadron during opening or closing
formations, and I look at the faces in front of me, I
would like to shout:
THANK YOU ALL, FOR ALL YOU DO.
For when I stand there, I do not see volunteers. I see
people on a mission, on a mission to be of service to
our great Nation.
I wish you all a Happy New Year
with good health and prosperity.
May God bless every one of you.

The CAP )atl website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Strength of the ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

BARTOW-ETOWAH
COMPOSITE
SQUADRO)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Georgia
Civil
Air
Patrol
Week

Civil Air Patrol - Georgia Wing

POC: Maj. Paige Joyner, CAP, Information Officer, Georgia Wing
Cell: 678-570-5422
E-mail:[email protected]
Georgia Wing
12/5/2011 7:29:35 PM
Hot news! Georgia receives Proclamation on CAP's 70th Anniversary

(Georgia) The first week of December is now Civil Air Patrol Week in Georgia. Representative Sanford Bishop
sponsored the Proclamation which was signed December 1, 2011. Coincidentally, December 1st, 2011 is the Civil Air
Patrol's 70th Anniversary. We have Lt. Col. Jim Shaw of Albany to thank for his hard work in getting this to come to
fruition.
The proclamation addresses our "service before self" and calls the CAP "one of the most unique volunteer organizations in
America."
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members
nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions
as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 54 lives in fiscal year
2011. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request
of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to nearly
27,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 70
years. It is a major partner of Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of
U.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information on CAP.

PROCLAMATIO)
GEORGIA CIVIL AIR PATROL
WHEREAS

WHEREAS

WHEREAS

WHEREAS
WHEREAS

WHEREAS

WHEREAS

RESOLVED

During World War II, volunteer aviators of CAPs Coastal Patrol distinguished themselves
valiantly, flying more than 24 million miles during 86,000 over-water missionsa total of
244,600 flight hoursto help win the battle against U-boats that were preying on coastal
shipping; and
CAP volunteers spotted 173 subs, attacked 57, hit 10 and sank two; called in aid for 91 ships in
distress; saved 363 survivors of sub attacks; discovered 17 floating mines; and flew 5,684 special
convoy missions. Inspired by the highest sense of patriotism and pride in their mission, fifty-nine
members of these courageous aircrews died, 26 were lost at sea and seven others were seriously
injured; and
Today CAP continues this tradition of service before self as one of the most unique volunteer
organizations in America, consisting of everyday heroesfrom pilots, teachers and youth
mentors to technology experts, communicators, chaplains, historians, and more; and
Whether performing search and rescue missions or helping communities recover from floods,
wildfires, tornadoes, or hurricanes, CAP members are there to aid their nation; and
Coming full circle from its beginnings in World War II, Civil Air Patrol is again performing
homeland security missions, assisting the Air Force in ensuring the skies above our nation are
safe by flying target-intercept training missions for U.S. military pilots. With 550 aircraft and
thousands of trained aircrew members, CAP is a tremendous force multiplier for the Air Force
and other federal, state, and local agencies; and
CAP also provides exceptional growth opportunities to 22,000 youth in Cadet Programs, which
stresses leadership and character development and teach aviation and emergency response skills.
CAPs Aerospace Education, School Enrichment and Drug Demand Reduction programs touch
thousands of educators, over 22,000 cadets and thousands of other youth in classrooms across
America by conveying important aerospace concepts while increasing students physical fitness
and teaching the value of a drug-free lifestyle; and
CAP's Missions for America impact the lives of thousands of Americans each year and CAP is
credited with saving an average of 80 lives annually and assisting our nations law enforcement
agencies with taking millions of dollars in drugs off our nations streets, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
I, Congressman Sanford Bishop, do hereby proclaim the first week of December as Georgia
Civil Air Patrol Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have set my hand and caused this seal to
Be affixed this 1st day of December, 2011.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
United States Representative
2nd Congressional District of Georgia

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AIRBORNE PHOTO TRAINING

The long-awaited Airborne Photo Training on the new Nikon
photo kits, using the new CAP standards, will be held on Saturday,
11 February in Warner Robbins.
Prerequisites: Age 18, GES qualified, Mission Scanner
qualified, at least one photo mission (logged or unlogged),
Unit Commanders approval.
The course will be limited to 18 people, first-come, first-served. It
will be an all-Saturday session at the Museum of Aviation in
Warner Robins, and will require that you download and review the
Airborne Photographer SQTR prior to class attendance.
Training will be conducted using the new Nikon kits and using the
new CAP standards using Georgia Wing instructors who have
practical, hands-on experience around the new standards.
For further information:
http://www.gawg.cap.gov/ap_2012-02-11.htm
or
Captain Ross E. Statham, Commander Gainesville Composite Sqdn
[email protected] Office: (770)872-0924 Cell: (770) 329-5400

WREATHS
ACROSS
AMERICA
On behalf of Col. Dan Leclair and the staff at Wreaths Across America, I would like to thank all of
the CAP members in your wings and regions who made this years effort for WAA one of the most
successful on record. Yesterday, over 90,000 wreaths were placed on graves at Arlington National
Cemetery. To put that into an even greater perspective, over 20 truckloads of wreaths were
unloaded and placed in approximately 2+ hours. The volunteer support from the public was
overwhelming. My thanks also to General Carr and to Gen. Vazquez for their support of this
program and to the many members who took a week off from their normal routine to accompany
the convoy from Maine to Arlington to help WAA educate the public on the need to remember all
who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of America.
In addition, we have been advised that in excess of 200,000 wreaths were also shipped to national
cemeteries, veterans cemeteries and other memorials around the country for similar
ceremonies. My hat is off to all of you and your members for the work they did to make this
wonderful day happen. If any of your members have stories or photographs they would like to
share about the events in their areas, please send them to Julie Debardelaben at NHQ for possible
inclusion in the Volunteer Magazine or for the CAP web site.
Thank you again for your support. It is never too early to get your WAA team started on seeking
new sponsors for 2012.
Colonel Rick Moseley, Vice Commander, Middle East Region
National Project Officer Wreaths Across America
Pag

In addition to active participation in Outside Activities, at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron, Cadets and
Senior Members have meetings filled with instruction and hands-on activities in Safety, Leadership, Drill,
Inspections, Color Guard, Aerospace Education, Character Development, Drug Demand Reduction, Emergency
Services, and Physical Fitness. We stress customs and courtesies, adhere to CAPs Core Values, and have fun!
EMERGE)CY SERVICES TRAI)I)G
21-23 JanSquadron FTX
18-20 FebSquadron FTX
18-20 FebFrostbite
18-20 MarchGroup I SAREX
31 MayWilderness 1st Aid Course
11 JuneGroup I SAREX
10 SeptGroup I SAREX
14-16 OctGA129 FTX
11 DecGroup I SAREX

AEROSPACE EDUCATIO)
5 FebCandler Field Museum
25 March)ASA Astronaut Stephanie
Wilson @ Tellus Museum
Model Rocketry classes
4-6 )ovemberGroup I AE Weekend
10 DecSquadron Rocket Day
Cadet Orientation Flights
Glider and Powered
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
8-10 AprilGAWG Annual Conference
CAC
1 DecCAPs 70th Year

LEADERSHIP TRAI)I)G
11-13 MarchGA129 CLT
@Catoosa )atl Guard Facility
26 June-2 JulyGAWG Encampment
16 JulyGA129 Cadet Leadership Gathering
12 )ovGA129 Leadership Day

SERVI)G THE COMMU)ITY

8 OctPaulding Public Safety &
Family Appreciation Day
10 )ovUnited Way Turkey Trot
3-4 SeptPioneer Days
20-22 MayThe Battle of Resaca
5 May)atl Day of Prayer @
the Cartersville High School
11-12 JuneRockfest @ The Tellus Museum
12 JuneThe Tellus Museum
30 AprilBooth Western Art Museum
17 DecUnited Way Community Luncheon
CADET
CHA)GE OF COMMA)D
CEREMO)IES
C/2Lt Davidson to C/2Lt Jones
C/1Lt Jones to C/2Lt Pittman
2011 CADET PROMOTIO)S

At the Greater Atlanta Chapter

of the Army Association of America
hosted by Colonel Brent Bracewell
24 MayMarine Corporal Hershall Woody
Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor Recipient
from the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
15 SeptSgt Carl Beck, Paratrooper in the Famous
501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division. On 6 June, 1944, Sgt. Beck parachuted into
)ormandy on D-Day.
FU)-FILLED ACTIVITIES
30 JulySquadron Picnic @ Red Top Mtn
29 SeptFifth Fun Thursday
@ Stars & Strikes
1 OctSquadron Picnic @ Dellinger Park
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C/Amn Apgar, C/CMSgt Brooks,

C/2Lt Carpenter, C/CMSgt Cochran,
C/SSgt Drawver, C/Amn Fuchs, C/SrA Gonzales,
C/Capt Hicks, C/1Lt Jones, C/Amn Kariuki,
C/CMSgt Liscomb, C/AIC Maxwell,
C/Amn )ally, C/Amn Scheerer,
C/TSgt Stratford, C/MSgt Tavegia, and
C/SrA Whisler,

22 December
Physical Fitness and Health )ight
29 December
Inspection
Drill Instruction
Drill Competition
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Civil Air Patrol Cadets receive a Milestone Award upon successful completion of each of the Cadet
Programs four phases. The Spaatz Award remains the programs highest award.
The first Milestone is The Wright Brothers Award. It was introduced on 1 April 2003, and is awarded at
the end of Phase I, the Learning Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/SSgt.
The second Milestone is The Billy Mitchell Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded at the end of
Phase II, the Leadership Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/2nd Lt. Only 15% of Cadets
reach this level
The third Milestone is The Amelia Earhart Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded at the end of
Phase III, the Command Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/Captain. Only 5% of Cadets
reach this level
The fourth Milestone is The Ira C. Eaker Award. It was introduced on 31 December 1998, and is awarded
at the end of Phase IV, the Executive Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/Lt Col. Only 2% of
Cadets reach this level.
The Carl A. Spaatz Award, introduced in 1964, is the highest Award in Cadet Programs. At the completion
of the four phases of Cadet Programs, Cadet must pass additional comprehensive tests in Leadership and
Aerospace in addition to a rigorous physical fitness test. If successful, the Cadet is promoted to the grade of
C/Colonel. Only 1/2 of 1% of Cadets ever reach this level.
AT THE A))UAL AWARDS PRESE)TATIO)S O) 14 JULY,
THE FOLLOWI)G CADETS WILL BE HO)ORED
FOR THEIR OUTSTA)DI)G ACHIEVEME)TS.
Completion of Phase I
Wright Brothers Award
C/SSgt Ryan Drawver
Completion of Phase II
General Billy Mitchell Award
C/2Lt Danny Carpenter
Completion of Phase III
Amelia Earhart Award
C/Captain Monica Hicks

At the Annual Awards Presentations and Holiday Party on 14 January, we will be

reflecting upon the many accomplishments of GA129s Senior Members and Cadets.
2011 was a good year filled with valuable training, opportunities to learn, fun-filled
activities, deepening friendships, and service to our community, state, and nation.
At the beginning of a new year, it has been a long time custom to reflect on the old and
bring in the new with Resolutions that will improve our lives. Many of us wonder how
we can make a difference in the world.
There is something we can do. We can volunteer to serve in our communities. We
can resolve issues in our neighborhoods and in our families. Ultimately, we must
work on ourselves to bring out the best that is within. There is something we can do,
one person at a time. Look for opportunities to make positive things happen.
May the )ew Year be filled with PEACE, HEALTH, and HAPPI)ESS
for us all!!!
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On 10 December, Cadets and Senior Officers spent an exciting morning at Hudson Farm shooting rockets which had been
created at the Squadron during AE Rocketry classes.
While Captain Sheffield instructed the Cadets how to shoot their rockets, 2Lt Drawver, 1Lt Ovens, and SM Scheerer stood
400 feet away to the East and South in order to record the actual degree each rocket attained. That information was called
in to Major Mor who calculated the altitude achieved with each flight.
The rockets flown were Freedom, Glider, Bulldog, 2 Stage, Patriot, Payload (SS Care Pkg), ATW, and Max Track. The 2
Stage rocket created by SrA Gonzales reached the highest altitude, 640 feet in the air. There was a tie for second place at
550 feet with C/2Lt Carpenters Freedom rocket and C/Amn Scheerers Max Track rocket. In third place, there was another
tie at 530 feet between SrA Gonzales Patriot and C/TSgt Stratfords ATW.
Participants included:
Cadets:

C/2Lt Carpenter, C/SSgt Drawver, C/SrA Gonzales, C/2Lt Pittman, C/Amn Scheerer,
C/TSgt Stratford, and prospective member Cagle.
Senior Members: 2Lt Drawver, Major Mor, 1Lt Ovens, SM Scheerer, and Captain Sheffield

COU)T DOW).
10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1
A)D THE ROCKETS CREATED BY THE
CADETS WERE LAU)CHED HIGH I)TO
THE AIR.

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According to CAPP 52-7, April 2009, The number one reason that Cadets join Civil Air Patrol is to fly.
Cadet Orientation Flights introduce youth to general aviation through hands-on Orientation Flights in single
engine aircraft and gliders. The program is open to all current CAP Cadets under 18 years of age, and there is no
cost to Cadets.
In 2011, the following Cadets enjoyed their Cadet Orientation Flights
with C/OFlt Pilots Captain Hamrick, 1Lt Ovens, and Captain Sheffield.
GLIDER FLIGHTS:
Flt1C/2Lt Carpenter, C/CMSgt Liscomb, C/2Lt Pittman, C/MSgt Tavegia, and C/SrA Whisler
POWERED FLIGHTS:
C/CMSgt Brooks Flt 9, C/SSgt Drawver Flts 6 & 7, C/SrA Gonzales Flt 9
C/AB HortonFlt 6, C/CMSgt LiscombFlts 8 & 9, C/AIC Maxwell Flts 6 & 7
C/AB PhillipsFlt 6, C/CMSgt Rhodes Flt 10, C/TSgt StratfordFlt 7

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JA)UARY BIRTHDAYS:

JA)UARY 2012

Happy Birthday to C/AB Kusek, C/CMSgt Liscomb,

Cadet Commander C/2Lt Pittman, and Squadron Commander Captain Janssen

14 Jan

GA129 Annual Awards Presentation and Holiday Party

Presentations will include prestigious Milestone Awards
5:00 p.m. (1700 hrs)

Euharlee Baptist Church

85 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee GA 30120

FEBRUARY 2012

20-22 Jan

Hayden Freeze

17-19 Feb

Frostbite

)ew Cadet Uniforms and Materials

There has been a temporary hold on the shipment of textbooks and uniforms which normally follows soon after a
Cadet joins CAP. Items may still be purchased at Vanguard, and Cadets may download the textbooks for free at:
Capmembers.com/newcadet As of 11/30, all normal flight operations can resume with the exception of A3
Counterdrug Missions. Cadet OFlts, both power and glider, may resume.
Heres the Ribbon Checker discussed at the Leadership Day.
http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_cdt.html www.mcchord.org
C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks, Second Element Leader
Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the DDR Excellence (DDRx)
Activity Guide has been released online for download and viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP
cadet for successfully completing activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models,
avoiding substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a drug-free
lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be mailed out to all cadet squadrons
before Christmas. Get your copy at http://www.capmembers.com/ddr!

America )eeds Pilots

From Curt LaFond, )HQ Director of Cadet Programs21 June 2011
Good news for Cadets. The front page story on 21 June 2011 in USA Today reports that America is
facing a pilot shortage. According to the story, Boeing forecasts a need for 460,000 new pilots over the
next 18 years. The demand for pilots will be so great that the industry could face a shortage.
If you are a Cadet and you love to fly, it makes sense to consider pursuing a career as a professional pilot.

Blue skies for todays teens.

I) )EED OF A COVER?
http://www.vanguardmil.com/civil-air-patrol-uniform-flat-top-bdu-cap-battle-dress-uniform-p-13643.html
Vanguard has the BDU covers for $9.90 before discount.

Book List Posted on Wing Website

Love aviation and looking for a new read? Check out the new Book List posted on the GAWG website:
http://www.gawg.cap.gov/book_list.htm

Congratulations on your Promotions:

C/Captain Monica Hicks, C/2Lt Danny Carpenter, C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks,
C/CMSgt Cody Liscomb, C/SMSgt Christopher Cochran,
C/TSgt Michael Stratford, and C/Amn Logan )ally
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January 2011
WEEK

O)E
BDUs
5
Jan

Begin
1800
End
1900

FORMATION
1900

Color SIG)-I)
Guard
@ Arrival
Practice FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30

Leadership

ALTERNATE
CLOSING
CURRICULUM FORMATION
(Announcements)
20:30-20:50
20:50-21:00
Hands on
Leadership
Activities

(Announcements)

Weekend
Activities

Testing

Cadet SIG)-I)
TWO
Staff
PT Gear
@ Arrival
12
Meeting FORMATION
Jan
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

Safety Briefing
PT

Hands on
PT
Activities

(Announcements)

14 Jan
Annual
Awards
&
Party

ES
THREE
SIG)-I)
BDUs Training
@ Arrival
19
FORMATION
Jan
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

AE Current
Events

Hands on
AE
Activities

(Announcements)

20-22 Jan
Hayden
Freeze

FOUR
Blues
26
Jan
FIVE

Drill

SIG)-I)

Team
@ Arrival
Training FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

Aerospace
Education
Character
Development

Discussion
Groups

(Announcements)

DDR

January does not have a fifth Thursday.

Cadet Staff Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1800 hrs)

Senior Officer Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1930 hrs)

Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice
Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with

Color Guard Commander
C/SMSgt Chris Cochran

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander
C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

Practice
Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with Capt Maney & 2Lt Hicks

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WHY CADETS DRILL

Why has drill and ceremonies been a vital part of Cadet life since 1942? Drill is more than an
orderly way of moving a group of people from point A to point B, although it is that.
CAP Cadets learn drill for the same reasons that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines do. Drill
is a time-tested laboratory for developing leadership skill.
DRILL HELPS THE I)DIVIDUAL
You stand taller because of drill.
You develop a sense of pride about yourself and that pride translates into success in other
areas of your life.
You begin to appreciate attention to detail and see how small things make a big difference.
You build self-discipline when you stand at perfect attention, motionless, gut in and chest
out, silently focused on a single point on the distant horizon.
You gain self-confidence. You learn to come out of your shell when placed in front of a
formation and made to call commands.
You carry yourself with that special quality called military bearing. People in everyday life
begin to see you differently. Your bearing sets you apart from ordinary youth.
DRILL BUILDS THE TEAM
The group members learn to adapt their movements to match those of the team.
The group visibly comes together as a single, cohesive unit as everyone marches in step and
executes commands with precision.
The group follows a single commander when there is no doubt as to who the leader is. The
team members operate as one and pursue the same goals.
The group succeeds when each of its members performs as a team. The team members
learn they are only as strong as their weakest link.
DRILL DEVELOPS LEADERS
Leaders learn to make decisions and think on their feet when calling commands. Drill
instills the value of decisiveness.
Leaders learn the importance of issuing clear instruction to the team.
Leaders learn that teamwork is possible only if they first motivate the group members to
excel.
Leaders learn to value their place in the chain of command. They see the chain in action at
formations.
Leaders learn about the building blocks of leadership in the Cadet Program. They see
airmen following orders, NCOs leading small teams, and officers leading multiple teams.
Information gathered from Cadet Drill Guide and Learn to Lead Drill & Ceremonies Tests.

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On 29 December, Cadet Deputy Commander and Drill Team Commander C/2Lt Hayman created an
extremely productive, enjoyable, and fun-filled Evening of Drill. After a detailed inspection, all of the Cadets
divided into three groups in order to delve into the different Drill Achievements. Group One, led by C/2Lt
Hayman, concentrated on instruction and review of Achievements 1 and 2, Group Two, led by C/2Lt Carpenter,
concentrated on instruction and review of Achievements 4and 5. Group Three, led by C/2Lt Pittman, concentrated
on instruction and review of Achievements 7 and 8. Less experienced Cadets in each Group were given the
opportunity to lead the rest of the Group.
At the conclusion of the training, two competitive teams were formed. C/2Lt Hayman led Cadets
Drawver, Kusek, and Rouse. C/2Lt Pittman led Cadets Nally, Scheerer, and Stratford. Cadets Carpenter, Cochran,
and Liscomb excused themselves in order to fulfill other duties.
The competing teams played Tanks. The objective of the game was to use drill commands to have your team
collide with the opposing team on its sides or back. After a vigorous and exciting battle, C/2Lt Haymans team
won.
1.

2.
3.

4.

5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

ACHIEVEMENT FOUR
Knowledge Calls commands on the
correct foot (when the foot
corresponding to the direction
of movement strikes the
ground)
Interval
Calls commands of execution
two steps after calling the
preparatory commands.
Voice
Calls commands loud enough
for the element to hear them
Calls commands clear enough
for the element to understand
them
Bearing
Calls commands decisively,
with snap and a sense of
Go!
Maintains good military
bearing
Overall
Calls cadence or halts and
Leadership restarts the element, if the
Cadets fall out of step or lose
alignment
Completes all assigned
commands
ACHIEVEMENT FIVE
FALL IN
Dress Right, DRESS
Ready, FRONT
Right, FACE
Forward, MARCH
Column Right, MARCH
Forward, MARCH
Close MARCH & Forward MARCH
Extend, MARCH & Forward, MARCH
Change Step, MARCH
Count Cadence, COUNT
Flight, HALT
Left Step, MARCH
Flight, HALT
Left, FACE

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C/2Lt Haymans Group:

Achievements One and Two
Cadets Kusek, )ally, Rouse, and Scheerer
C/2Lt Carpenters Group:
Achievements Four and Five
Cadets Stratford and Drawver
C/2Lt Pittmans Group:
Achievements Seven and Eight
Cadets Cochran and Liscomb
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

ACHIEVEMENT ONE
FALL IN
Parade, REST
3. Flight, ATTENTION
Present, ARMS
Order, ARMS
About, FACE
Dress Right, DRESS
Ready, FRONT
Right, FACE
AT EASE
Flight, ATTENTION
Hand, SALUTE
Eyes, RIGHT
Ready, FRONT
FALL OUT

ACHIEVEMENT TWO
1. Forward, MARCH
2. Double Time, MARCH
3. Quick Time, MARCH
4. Flight, HALT
5. Open Ranks, MARCH
6. Ready, FRONT
7. Close Ranks, MARCH
8. Forward, MARCH
9. Right Flank, MARCH
10. Count Cadence,
COUNT
11. To the Rear, MARCH
12. Left Flank, MARCH
13. Mark Time, MARCH
14. Right Step, MARCH
15. Flight, HALT

ACHIEVEMENT SEVEN
Group Formations
1.
How the Group should be formed in Line with
Squadrons in Line and Flights in Line
2.
The number of paces between each unit
and their leaders
3.
Knowledge of the proper drill symbols
In a diagram
ACHIEVEMENT EIGHT
WING FORMATIONS
1. How to Pass In Review
2. Knowledge of the proper commands
3. The appropriate honors to the reviewing officer
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The values of physical fitness cannot be overstated. They have an impact on our lives that permeates into many
different spheres.
Physical exercise has a host of positive effects:
Contributes positively to maintaining a healthy weight.
Being at the proper weight and maintaining a good muscle-to-fat ratio (high % of muscle and low % of
fat) helps us reduce risk for heart disease and allows for better mobility, agility, and sets the stage for
improved cardiovascular health.
Builds and maintains healthy bone density.
Having a stronger frame benefits us in many ways and allows for better motor function and resistance
to physical stress.
Increases muscle strength.
More muscle strength translates into being able to perform everyday chores with much less stress to our
system.
Improves muscle endurance.
This allows our muscles to resist muscle fatigue when we are exposed to prolonged physical activity.
Improves joint mobility.
If we do not perform any exercise over time, our joints will have a reduced range of motion. Thus,
exercise will keep them flexible.
Promotes physiological well-being.
This is a state of mind in which you alter your perception of self and your environment in a positive way.
Strengthens the immune system.
Improves metabolism.
Slows down the ageing process.
Improves cardiovascular endurance.
Reduces levels of cortisol in our body.
Cortisol is a stress hormone that causes fat build-up in the abdominal region and causes other physical and
mental problems as well.
Physical exercise helps prevent or treat life-threatening conditions.
Regular exercise aids in preventing or treating life-threatening chronic conditions such as obesity, high blood
pressure, heart disease, insomnia, depression and Type 2 diabetes.
Exercise benefits the brain.
In the long term, exercise benefits the brain. Exercises enhances cognitive function in older adults. Physical
fitness is one of the best activities we can engage in.

Most importantly, it is important to emphasize that its never too late to begin exercising.

Information gathered from Values of Physical Fitness/Importance of Fitness

Www.fitness-and-bodybuilding workouts.com

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22 December was a special day at the Squadron. Cadet PT Instructor, C/SMSgt

Cochran created an extra PT night filled with exercises and tips on how to improve,
as well as a PowerPoint lecture on how to improve ones health through proper diet.
In Cadet Programs, one of Civil Air Patrols goals is to develop a lifelong habit of
regular exercise. Every month, Cadets undergo the CPFT (Cadet Physical Fitness
Test).
The CPFT is a four event test that measures flexibility, strength, and endurance. To
become promotion eligible, Cadets in physical fitness Category I, II, and III must
complete and pass all CPFT events required of their physical fitness category once
per achievement.
The CPFT consists of:
The Sit and Reach which tests flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.
Curl Ups which test abdominal strength and endurance.
Push Ups which test upper body strength and endurance.
The Mile Run or Shuttle Run which tests heart and lung endurance.

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With C/SSgt Ryan Drawver, C/DDRO

The Brain and Addiction

Information Gathered from DDR Education

The brain is the command center of your body.

All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's
limbic system. Scientists call this the "reward" system. Normally, the limbic system
responds to pleasurable experiences by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine, which
creates feelings of pleasure
The first time someone uses a drug of abuse, he or she experiences unnaturally intense
feelings of pleasure. The limbic system is flooded with dopamine. Of course, drugs have
other effects, too; a first-time smoker may also cough and feel nauseous from toxic
chemicals in a tobacco or marijuana cigarette.
No one knows how many times a person can use a drug without changing his or her brain
and becoming addicted.
There is no cure for drug addiction, but it is a treatable disease; drug addicts can recover.
Drug addiction therapy is a program of behavior change or modification that slowly retrains
the brain. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drug
addiction learn behavioral changes and often take medications as part of their treatment
regimen.
FIGHT PEER PRESSURE.
A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR EVERY TEE)!!!
Updated for 2011, Drug Facts: Shatter the Myths Question and Answer booklet
answers teens most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse.
(http://www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/booklet.php)
Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the
DDR Excellence (DDRx) Activity Guide has been released online for download and
viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP cadet for successfully completing
activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models, avoiding
substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a
drug-free lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be
mailed out to all cadet squadrons before Christmas. Get your copy at http://
www.capmembers.com/ddr!
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With Squadron Safety Officer 1Lt John Ovens, Assistant Safety Officer 2Lt Michael Rhodes,
& Cadet Safety Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks

CAP SAFETY PLEDGE

As a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and
others, and to prevent the loss of or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my
activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our
Missions for America.
Holiday decoration fires are most
likely to happen in the
living room, family room, or den.

WINTER
HOLIDAY
SAFETY

Half of holiday decoration fires

happen because decorations are
placed too close to a heat source.

Almost half of all home decoration fires are started by candles.

Before Heading Out or To Bed

Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together.
But that also means a greater risk for fire.
Follow these few simple tips to ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday
HOLIDAY DECORATING
Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not for both.
Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more
than three strands of mini-light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read
manufacturers instructions for number of LED strands to connect.
Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your ome fire escape plan.
Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on a stovetop.
Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young
children do not touch them.
Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding
Information gathered from the December 2011 Safety Beacon
The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.

)ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for )ew Members.
www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.
In addition to completing Intro to Safety, all members must maintain a current monthly safety status
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What are Some of the Benefits for Cadets of Earning Promotions in CAP?
Like any worthwhile program, people get out of it what they put into it.
It is the same in CAP.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets get out of CAP what they put into it.
Following are some of the benefits which can be received as a reward for hard work and promoting
through the Civil Air Patrol program:

Leadership Roles:
As Cadets advance, they earn more responsibility and qualify for prestigious leadership roles,
such as the Cadet Commander.

Activities:
Cadets who promote frequently get to participate in special activities outside the Unit such as
IACE (International Air Cadet Exchange), COS (Cadet Officer School), and CLA (Civic
Leadership Academy). As special opportunities arise, high-achieving Cadets are rewarded
first.

Scholarships:
CAP Cadet Officers are eligible for college and flight scholarships.

USAF Academy Prep School:

CAP has a special program with the Air Force Academy that allows top performing Cadet
Officers to enter the Academys prep school. CAP is a great opportunity if you want to go to
the Academy. The Academy and ROTC look favorably on applicants who have done well in
CAP.

Air Force E-3:

If a Cadet wants to enlist in the Air Force and has earned the Mitchell Award, the Air Force
will enlist that Cadet as an AIC (Airman First Class) instead of an Airman Basic. The
advanced grade comes together with all of the benefits, rights and privileges that a more
advanced Airman normally receives..

Awards:
With promotions come more stripes and ribbons.
Intrinsic Benefits:
If a Cadet does well in CAP, strong leadership skills will be developed. That in itself will
help the Cadet succeed in whatever he or she chooses to do in life.
Information gathered from Cadet Great Start.

LEADERSHIP
The ability to guide and direct the actions of others so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,
sometimes a job that they neither want to do nor know how to do.
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Tales From A Life Traveler

With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer
& C/Captain Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

Leadership vs Friendship
The Squadron Comes First
There are times when a leader must distinguish between
what is best personally versus what is best for the entire
Squadron.
How can you display leadership and
integrity when it goes against what your friends want
you to do?
As a leader, there will be times when it will be
necessary to select someone to fill a position. How do
you choose the right person? What if a close personal
friend is one of the possibilities? Do you choose your
close friend or do you choose someone who can fill the
position better than your close friend?
Have you ever been faced with some of the following
dilemmas:
1. Being asked by a close friend to choose him or her
for a Staff position.
2. Being asked by a close friend to pass him or her on
a physical fitness test if the friend is very close to
passing.
3. Being asked by a close friend not to tell the
Squadron Commander about something that is not
in order.
What should you do? How do you make the best
decision without putting a strain on a personal
relationship? On the other hand, if you choose your
personal friend, does that appear that you have
favorites?
The Case Study deals with the dilemma of Leadership
versus Friendship, and what is in the best interest of the
Squadron. What should a leader do when a close
personal friend is involved in the decision?

Friendships can confuse our choices

in CAP, especially when those close
friends are above or below us in the
Chain of Command.
The best choice is always the one that
puts the needs of the Squadron ahead
of personal desires.

CASE STUDY:
Since kindergarten, Jessica and Tamara have been
best friends. They have attended the same schools,
shared hobbies, and always had the same likes and
dislikes. At twelve years of age, Jessica and Tamara
joined the same CAP Squadron, and they attended
meetings and outside activities together. All the way
through their Mitchell Awards, the two friends
earned their promotions together.
After they became C/2Lts, there was a parting of the
way. Jessica became involved with honors classes at
school, and participated in sports and band. Her
attendance at CAP dropped considerably. She only
attended about one out of every four meetings, and
no longer participates in outside activities.
On the other hand, Tamara remained very active with
the Squadron. She continued to promote and was
now three grades ahead of Jessica. Recently, Tamara
was appointed as the Cadet Commander of the
Squadron, which means that she will have the
opportunity to create the Cadet Staff.
Who should Tamara select? Although Jessica is her
best friend and is well liked by the other Cadets,
there are three other Cadet Officers who are of a
higher grade than Jessica and who have remained
dedicated to the program. Tamara is torn between
choosing a friend and making the right decision for
the Squadron. What should she do?
After the reading of the Case Study, there was an
intense discussion by GA129 Cadets and Senior
Officers regarding the reality of the Case Study. It
was decided that it is not unusual to come into CAP
with a friend, and that often friendly competition
arises during the promotion process. However, all
eventually agreed that the bottom line is that it is
essential to make decisions with integrity, and that
the ultimate decision concerning what to do should
be determined by what is best for the Squadron.
In the end, the best choice is always the one that puts
the needs of the Squadron ahead of personal desires.

C/Capt Hicks

Every leader faces times when tough decisions must be made.

That is the time when leaders distinguish themselves by showing who they really are.
Leading others can be very challenging. A leader must have great courage to make difficult decisions.
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GA129 is #1

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For Your Information

In order to set-up an e-Services account:
Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm.
Select the >Members<link.
This will take you to the members section at http://www.capmembers.com/.
On the members page, select the >e-Services<link on the left side of the page.
This link will take you to the e-Services Sign-In webpage where you will establish your account.
Just follow the instructions.
You will have to agree to the OPSEC statement to establish the account.

CAP REQUIRED TRAI)I)G

1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

Online Safety BriefingThere is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx
Equal Opportunity Training
https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm
There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.
Operation Risk Management (Safety Courses)
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/safety_training/orm_training.cfm
There are three levels of training. The Basic Course is required. You may study all levels if
you wish. There is a test at the end of each course. The tests are open book so you may want to
download the PDF format for reference during the test.
Aircraft Ground HandlingThere is a test at the end of the video.
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx
Wingrunner Course
Before attending a glider flight, Cadets and Staff must complete a Wingrunner Course.
The online course and exam is at: http://www.soaringsafety.org/school/wingrunner/toc.htm

Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:
1. Go to http://www.capnhq.gov/ Login to eServices
2. Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.
3. Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.
4. Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.
5. Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for
your photo) Click Crop Photo. Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be
submitted to your unit commander for validation.
In Cadet Stuff.org

Leadership 2000 Volume 1

Review Quizzes

To order your BLUES Go to www.capmembers.com/ and sign into Eservices. Go to Cadet Uniform Admin and
open it. (Or go http://www.facebook.com/l/0d821BJQ1bbkwFwS-qZtKtOI-IA;www.capmembers.com.Eservices. Sign in.
The Left hand column has 'Cadet Uniforms'. Open that and have someone measure you for sizes. The
Blues are FREE. You'll need to order a name badge (last name only) and a cap 'device' off Vanguard.
Use this code to save 10%. vg2011news01. You can buy some black dress shoes at Wal-Mart that will
work fine. They say allow 8-12 weeks for delivery
)ew CAP eService Module Where Do I Start?: A new module was recently added at the bottom of the left
window in eServices. The title is Where Do I Start? It provides helpful information about becoming pilots/
aircrews, ground team members, on professional development, duty promotions and includes many helpful
links. To access CAP eServices visit https://www.capnhq.gov/
Where can new Cadets go for basic information to get started in CAP?
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/new_cadet_help/index.cfm
What resource can new Senior Members consult for information about getting started in CAP?
Consult CAPs Great Start Guide for Adults http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/
Great_Start_Guide__lores__cropped_E4FAFED36450E.pdf
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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 64,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air
Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search
and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives this past year. Its
volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug
missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members
play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more
than 26,500 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.
CAP has been performing missions for America for 70 years."
The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.
It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE FLYING EAGLES NEWSLETTER:

1. GIVE A COPY OF THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR.
or
2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO [email protected].
(If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

EDITOR
EDITOR--IN
IN--CHIEF
Dr. Ilana Mor

Lessen Stress... Rediscover Choice

Experience Empowerment
CAP Senior Officer-Major
Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Character Development Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Testing Control Officer
Emergency Services
Public Information Officer
Mission Staff Assistant

[email protected]

C# 770-891-8068

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author
Life Coach

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Mor

remain the property of the artist.

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