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Skyhawk Composite Squadron 47 - Civil Air Patrol
January 2018
The Fell Swoop
Skyhawks
Celebrate
50 Years
as a
Squadron
Since 1968 Skyhawk Composite Squadron 47 has been fulfilling the Civil Air Patrol Mission of:
Cadet Programs which allows young people from age 12 through 21 to participate in a youth
activity that has aviation as its cornerstone. Cadets learn through a self-paced, 16-step program
that includes aerospace curriculum, leadership and integrity training, and physical fitness.
Squadron 47 is known for its strength in quality cadet training, particularly through its Color
Guard program.
Aerospace Education (AE) in CAP has two groups of focus…CAP members and the general
public. By educating the CAP senior and cadet members, they gain knowledge and appreciation
for a variety of aerospace topics, and then they have the opportunity to share that knowledge
with the public at various community outreach events.
Emergency Services (ES) is the means by which CAP helps to save lives and alleviate human
suffering through various emergency and operational missions, including search and rescue,
disaster relief, and humanitarian support. The training of both cadets and senior members is
very important in providing these services. As a composite squadron the senior members fulfill
the majority of the emergency services missions, and encourage the cadets in continued ES
training.
The squadron has been recognized multiple times as Composite Squadron of the year in their
Group and Wing, and they look forward to continuing the “Tradition of Excellence” that has
become the standard through the years.
The Structure of Civil Air Patrol
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Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL
Pacific Region One of eight Regions reporting
to National Headquarters
California Wing One of six states reporting
to Pacific Region
Group 8 One of eight Groups reporting
to California Wing
Squadron 47 One of six Squadrons reporting
to Group 8
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Promotions (September-December 2017)
John Curry Achievement: C/AmnPreston Seymour C/AmnJason Rodriguez C/Amn Kaila Wright Hap Arnold Achievement: C/A1C Andrew Bisson
C/A1C Tabitha Johnson Mary Feik Achievement: C/SrA Brevin Woghiren Wright Brothers Award:
C/SSgt Jayson Kim C/SSgt Alek Prom C/SSgt Ethan Prom
Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement: C/TSgt Anthony Hacking C/TSgt Max Maffitt Flight Commander Achievement: C/2d Lt Madeleine Angquico Administrative Officer Achievement: C/1st Lt Connor Hamnquist
New Members (September-December 2017)
Cadets: Mae Hong – September
Kaila Wright – September Caleb Burns – November
Cadet Sponsor: Barb Levi – September Senior Member: Susan Bierle - December
Promotions at the Sept. Open House Left to right: Quincy Maffitt, Thomas Cho,
Tabitha Johnson, Nathan Bierle
November promotion of Jayson Kim Being pinned by Nathan Bierle and Ian Hamnquist
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Profile of Education and Training for the Future Written by: SM Susan Bierle
Tyler Jablonski joined Squadron 47 in the spring of
2013 when he was fourteen years old. He has always had
a passion for airplanes, and a desire to fly C17s in the
U.S. Air Force (USAF). He knew that being a member of
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) would give him opportunities to learn
more about aviation, and the military, in a way that would
benefit his high school resume when it came time to apply
to colleges.
Jablonski progressed through his four year career in
CAP learning how to balance his academics, high
school/club baseball teams, and other extracurricular
commitments. He understood that education and training
is a big part of achieving one’s goals. He attended a winter
encampment in Texas so he would be qualified to apply
for a Glider Flight Academy, which he was selected for
pretty early in his CAP experience. As he moved up in the
ranks, he also attended a Non-Commissioned Officers
School to increase his understanding of leadership. In
2014, he again gave up a week of his winter break to
attend a CAP Ground School Academy to help him
prepare for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
pilot’s test. The ground school course also gave him good
background knowledge when he attended one of the
National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA), the Powered
Flight Academy, during the summer of 2015. During his
time at Sq. 47, Jablonski achieved the rank of Cadet
Captain and served in various staff positions. His favorite
staff position was Cadet Commander, because he enjoyed
working with all the other cadets on staff.
Cameron Hamnquist & Tyler Jablonski
ROTC Detachment ran the perimeter of the campus carrying
the flag for 24 hours in remembrance of 9/11
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Jablonski stepped up and joined Sq. 47’s 2015
Color Guard team that attended the National Cadet
Competition (NCC) in December of that year. He
held the position of junior flag on the outdoor team
that took first place. He partnered with Cadet Nathan
Bierle building and successfully launching a rocket
that took second place, and, being a strong overall
athlete, he helped the team take first place in the
physical fitness portion of event. It proved to be a
great experience and worth all the training to be part
of the overall third place team at the NCC.
As it came time for Jablonski to think about
college applications and his future pathway to flying
for the USAF, a fellow CAP Cadet, Cameron
Hamnquist, told him about Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, AZ, and
the AF ROTC detachment that was there. Jablonski
was interested in the AF ROTC detachment at that
school because of its reputation of being the best
detachment with good success rates of producing pilot-ready AF Lieutenants upon
college graduation. He started at the school in August 2017 and has completed his
first semester with great success. He is majoring in Aeronautics and is a member of
the ROTC Honor Guard. Cameron Hamnquist, who is in his junior year, was
Jablonski’s ROTC mentor during the fall semester. The camaraderie they found in
CAP continues now as they attend the same college. CAP not only produces lasting
friendships, but the skills Jablonski learned at Sq. 47 have proved helpful in his
transition to ROTC. He said that knowing how to prepare and wear the AF style
uniform, having an understanding of the squadron formations and drill, and the
knowledge of the followership and leadership roles were all very helpful. According to
Jablonski, a benefit of being part of ROTC is that it provides resources, structure, a
sense of community, and a way to learn about all the opportunities available in the Air
Force. Being a member of the Honor Guard increases his involvement in the ROTC
unit and provides a tangible way to honor the U.S. flag and his country. He says that
for those who are considering AF ROTC, it is a great means of combining a “typical”
college education with AF training to achieve goals of being an USAF officer.
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Former Squadron 47 cadets C/Col Cameron
Hamnquist, C/Capt Tyler Jablonski, and
C/Col Josiah Bierle met for dinner in Prescott,
AZ, last November when Bierle was visiting
ERAU with the USAF Academy Flying Team.
All three of these young men served as Cadet
Commanders for Squadron 47. It is great to
see their friendships carrying on into their
college careers and likely into their Air Force
careers in the future.
Left to right: Lt Col Mike Wood, Maj Jim Wilson, Maj Mike Pendergrass. Capt Michael Wilson, Lt Col Dee Osargent, Maj Tim Roland,
Lt Col Brian Billing and Lt Col Tony Diaz
A Big THANK YOU! To our Senior Members who gave up their Saturday to clean out and organize our storage unit. It was a necessary task in order for our Squadron to continue meeting at our current
location.
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Cadet Programs Cadet Programs is the backbone of Squadron 47; therefore, recruiting and training of the
cadets is of vital importance. In September the Squadron held an open house for the cadets’ families and recruiting. Attendance was great for the night, and there are a few new cadets as a result of the evening.
From September to December, the cadets had a number of opportunities for Volunteer Service at community events: The Miramar Air Show, Escondido Fish & Game Range Clean-up Day, The Fallbrook Harvest Fair, Vista Christmas Parade, and Wreaths Across America.
The Color Guard represented the Squadron by posting the colors at: San Diego Padres’ Baseball game, Massing the Colors in Balboa Park, California Wing Conference, Vista Christmas Parade, and Wreaths Across America.
September Open House: Cadets being addressed by the Group 8 Commander, Lt Col Ross Veta
With Color Guard it is practice, practice, practice…
but sometimes there are perks! Left: The challenge of folding a 10x15’ flag at practice. Above: Formal dinner at the Wing Conference
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Miramar Air Show Cadets left to right: Nathan Bierle, Tabitha Johnson,
Tobiah Johnson, Quincy Maffitt, and Max Maffitt
Goddard Rockets Everywhere
By C/2d Lt Nathan Bierle
In the fall many of our cadets had the opportunity to participate in two main volunteer and recruiting events. The Miramar Airshow was the first of these activities. Squadron 87, out of Fallbrook, was in charge of the event, but many of our cadets and cadets from other local Squadrons came to help. We had the chance to talk to many of the spectators and let them know about Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and all of the different missions we do. The cadets specifically helped the kids build foam and
rubber band (Goddard) rockets and let them sit in both the power aircraft and the glider that we
had on display. It was great to see how enthusiastic kids are about aviation and to be able to
get them interested in serving their community through CAP. All the cadets also got to see the
show and all the great military static displays that were there. A few of the great aircraft and
performers that we got to see were the Blue Angels, Sean D. Tucker, the F-35B, and the AV-8B
Harrier, along with many others.
The second recruiting activity was the Fallbrook Harvest festival. Once again we had the
opportunity to get out into the public and let people know what we do in CAP. Between the two
events, we built about 500 Goddard rockets and sent kids off with them to have fun and to
spread the word about CAP to their family, friends, and others in the community. I would like to
personally thank all the cadets and senior members who helped at these events and made
them such a great success. You guys rock!
Cadets before the Vista Christmas Parade Parade
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There was great representation from our Composite Squadron to Remember, Honor, and Teach at the December 16th event. Thank you to the Color Guard, Cadets, and Senior Members that came
out to this meaningful opportunity for volunteer service.
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Aerospace Education
Cadets Bisson (above) and E. Prom (below)
receiving the Rocketry Badge from Maj Roland
November Aerospace Night: Cadets flying Mini Drones
Cadets and Senior Members flying at the iFly Indoor Skydiving evening.
Left: Name or claim the Cadet – Middle: a CAP member flies up high with an instructor – Right: Lt Bresnahan
Aerospace nights are a big hit with cadets. It means learning cool stuff and usually doing a hands-on project. In October the AE night was held at iFly Indoor Skydiving where cadets and senior members had the opportunity to learn the basics of flying in a wind chamber, as well as doing an aerospace design project. Thank you Lt Bresnahan for arranging a great event! In November Maj Roland, AE Officer, gave an interesting presentation on Space Probes and Maj Pendergrass shared many photos and told about his experience viewing the recent solar eclipse from a vantage point in Wyoming. After these informative talks, the cadets had time to fly a variety of drones in the large drill hall. As they improved their skills, they attempted to maneuver the drones through or around various obstacles. In September six cadets successfully launched the final rockets they needed to in order to complete the Rocketry Badge requirement. Congratulations to Cadets Angquico, Bisson, Hacking, Levi, A. Prom and E. Prom!
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Orientation Rides
A shout out to Fallbrook Senior Squadron 87
for educating and training the cadets in all that it takes to safely and
skillfully pilot an airplane. Thank you!
It was a beautiful day for the December Orientation Rides (O-rides). The cadets received instruction on the maneuvers they would be performing during their flight and a safety brief, helped with the aircraft pre-flight checks before they took flight, and of course, had time for pictures to be taken. Cadets who participated were: Andrew Bisson, Grace Bresnahan, Caleb Burns, Mae Hong, Tabitha Johnson, Tobiah Johnson, Quincy Maffitt, Brevin Woghiren, and Kaila Wright.
We appreciate the dedication of Lt Col Dee Osargent and Lt Col Mike Woods to be present at the O-rides to organize and support the cadets through the experience.
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Emergency Services
Cadets preparing for (left) and listening to instruction (above)
during a First Aid CPR AED class. Notice the infant CPR Mannequins
in the foreground of the above picture. Adult, child, and infant CPR were all included in the curriculum.
Squadron 47 was addressed by Lt Col Ross Veta in the autumn as he shared the goal of Group 8 to increase the Emergency Services training to enable trained CAP members to work with other agencies in the event of a disaster or search and rescue mission. It is Lt Col Veta’s goal that Group 8 will serve as a model to other CAP Groups on how to increase positive inter-agency working relationships. Proper training is the key to success in this endeavor. The same evening Lt Col Dee Osargent presented San Diego Group 8 Disaster Preparedness Program to the squadron and distributed many helpful guides for personal, family, home, and community preparedness before a disaster or emergency arises. A General Emergency Services class was given by Lt Bresnahan and Lt Col Diaz to help the cadets and senior members get ready for the upcoming CERT Training that will be available in the future for those wanting to increase their knowledge and skills in the realm of Emergency Services.
Thank you to Lt Bresnahan and SM Shawn Bierle for arranging the First Aid, CPR & AED class that was available for squadron members to attend on a Saturday in November.
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Save the Date for
The Squadron 47 Annual Banquet and Fundraising Dinner
We will be celebrating the Squadron’s 50th Anniversary by inviting alumni of the squadron to join us for the festive, patriotic evening.
What to expect: Social hour with appetizers and beverages Squadron 47 History Display
Fundraising Raffle and Silent Auction Italian Buffet Dinner
Guest Speaker Awards
When: Saturday. May 19, 2018, late afternoon-9pm Where: Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA
Cost: TBD very soon, watch for announcements
2018 CAWG Cadet Programs Conference
16-19 February 2018 - Camp San Luis Obispo
What is Cadet Programs Conference?!
It's a 3 1/2 Day conference completely dedicated to cadets! Cadets can choose from over 100 different classes - everything from dance lessons to leadership, robotics to how to play chess!
Special Events include a Friday night ice cream social, Saturday activities fair where cadets are able to play games and visit various booths highlighting different local, regional and national CAP activities, careers, colleges and clubs! Culminating with the CPC Banquet hosted on Sunday
evening. The banquet is similar to a military ball with pomp and circumstance, an amazing guest speaker (whose name will be released at a later date), you can cheer on your fellow cadets
receiving various awards, take pictures at a photo booth and dance the night away with your friends! This is a once a year activity that you don't want to miss!
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2018. To register, please visit www.cawgcadets.org/cpcregistration Alternative Link: http://cawgcadets.org/registration/view.php?id=75686
You must have a signed Form 31, 160, 161, 163 (Under 18) and CSLO Liability Waiver prior to registration. Use the link above to register and download the needed forms.
Pricing: **General Registration: $120 ** Staff Registration: $90 **
Banquet Only (CAP Members and Guests): $50
1st Lt. Jagger S. Osseck, CAP Project Officer CAWG Cadet Programs Conference
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SQ 144's Winter Emergency Service Training Bivouac combined SAREx opportunity
WHERE: OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND S-6, PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, CA 92060 WHEN: ARRIVAL 1700-2000 FRI., 09 FEB; DISMISSAL 1200 NOON SUN., 11 FEB. 2018 COST: $45.00 PER PERSON (scholarships available) MEALS INCLUDE: FRIDAY DINNER–SUNDAY BREAKFAST PARTICIPATION SIGN UP DEADLINE: 30 January 2018
ATTENDANCE: All cadets email Forms 31, 160, 161, 163 to Maj Dennis Ammann at airplane.kook@gmail.com and bring cash or check to meeting or event. You may mail your documents and check to Maj Dennis Ammann at 6363 Beadnell Way, #223, San Diego, CA 92117. Be sure to bring a hard copy with you to the event with all necessary signatures.
Contact: CAPT Jennifer Davenport, CAP California Wing Cadet Programs Operations Division Chief California Wing Critical Incident Stress Officer Group 8 Emergency Services Officer San Diego Cadet Squadron 144 Commander (C) 858.361.2286
Group 8 will be hosting a Squadron Leadership School (SLS) and Corporate Learning Course (CLC) April 7th and 8th 2018 in the San Diego area, at the Mt Miguel Covenant Village at 325 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977. The cost for all students will be $20 per person to cover material costs and refreshments. The cost for staff will be $10 per person for refreshments. Uniform requirement for both classes and for staff will be Air Force Blues or Corporate Whites for day one. The polo combination (or flight suits if flying immediately after graduation) may be worn on day two.
Contact: LtCol Jessica Black, CAP Group 8 Professional Development Officer SQ 144 Character Development Instructor
(C) 951 206 2726 Jessica.black@cawgcap.org
Watch your email for more information
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2018 Upcoming Events
9-11 February – Winter Emergency Service Training Bivouac, Palomar Mountain.
16-19 February – Cadet Programs Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA
9-11 March – CAWG Color Guard Competition, Bakersfield, CA
31 March – Inter-service Shooting Match, Escondido Fish & Game Range, Escondido, CA
7-8 April – Squadron Leadership School & Corporate Learning Course, Spring Valley, CA (Senior Member schools)
19 May – Sq. 47 Annual Banquet and Fundraising Dinner **SAVE THIS DATE!!**
9-17 June – 2018 Aerospace Education STEM Academy, Edwards AFB, CA
30 June- 7 July – CAWG Encampment, San Luis Obispo, CA
It is important to be in the habit of reading all the emails you receive concerning CAP events. Emails are the #1 way to get the
information you need about upcoming events.
Training events for Cadets to be on the lookout for:
Basic Cadet School/Airmen Training School (BSC/ATS) – A weekend school
for brand-new cadets or those still in the Airman phase that have not been to encampment. They learn the history of CAP, proper uniform wear, drill, memory work, and much more to give them a successful start in CAP. This school is usually offered once in the spring and once in the fall and is sponsored by various squadrons in the Wing. Highly recommended before Encampment and is a prerequisite to other schools.
Drill and Ceremonies School (DCS) – A weekend school for cadets who want to become more proficient at drill and ceremonies and, depending on their level in CAP, they may fill various leader positions in drill formations. It has a prerequisite of BCS/ATS or Encampment and is usually offered once a year in the spring. It is sponsored by various squadrons in the Wing and is highly recommended before Encampment.
Non-Commissioned Officers School (NCOS) – A weekend school for cadets that
are transitioning to or are in the Sergeant/Leadership phase of CAP. They learn about teaching, leading, and drilling a flight, and, there is an emphasis on preparing and delivering various types of speeches. This school is usually offered once in the spring and once in the fall and is sponsored by various squadrons in the Wing.
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Senior Staff Squadron Commander – Maj Mike Pendergrass Thomas.Pendergrass@cawgcap.org
Deputy Commander for Cadets - Capt Mike Hamnquist Mhamnquist@gmail.com
Deputy Commander for Seniors - Maj James Wilson jmw59@yahoo.com
Leadership Officer- Capt Michael Wilson michael.patrick10@gmail.com
Recruiting and Personnel - 1Lt Laurie Bresnahan Laurie.Bresnahan@cawgcap.org
Public Affairs Officer and Newsletter Editor- SM Susan Bierle susan.bierle@yahoo.com
Cadet Staff
Cadet Commander- C/1st Lt Connor Hamnquist
Executive Officer- C/CMSgt Brandon Wright
First Sergeant- C/CMSgt Benjamin Rohrbacher
Alpha Flight Commander- C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico
Alpha Flight Sergeant-
Bravo Flight Commander- C/CMSgt Ian Hamnquist
Bravo Flight Sergeant- C/TSgt Anthony W Shain-Hacking
Charlie Flight Commander- C/2dLt Nathan Bierle
Charile Flight Sergeant-
AE Officer- C/TSgt Max Maffitt
Safety Officer- C/SSgt Alek Prom
CAC Rep- C/TSgt Anthony W Shain-Hacking
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of
your presence and making
sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how
we improve.”
Bill Gates Cofounder of Microsoft
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