bartow etowah squadron - feb 2012

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Annual

Awards

Presentations

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Annual

Awards

Presentations

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Happenings

CP Training

Schedule

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier So You Want to be a Pilot Wright Brothers Repliacas

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News From Out of the Blue

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DDR-Dangers of Energy Drinks

Safe Tips Severe Weather

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Leadership

�uts & Bolts

Tales of a Life

Traveler

GA129 is #1

FYI

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Inside this issue:

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Happenings

See Page 9

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Training Schedule

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February

BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO�: GA 129

Strength of the �ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

February 2012

Squadron Commander

Captain Paul Janssen

The CAP �at’l website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

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

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Our Annual Awards Presentations and Holiday Party, celebrated on 14 January, was definitely one of the highlights of our Squadron’s year. It was a time when we reflected upon the valuable training we received, the fun-filled activities we shared, and the service we provided to our community. It was also a time for recognition of the many accomplishments of our members, and a time to say thank you for the dedication of all who make this wonderful organization possible. As I looked out at the audience at all the family, friends, CAP members, and distinguished guests, I knew that my commitment to the success of CAP is shared and supported by all who took time out of their busy lives to be with us. I knew that I was looking at people who believed in and strived for higher ideals in Life. One aspect which is difficult to measure, but is an important ingredient for success, has been the deepening friendships, trust, and respect which has grown this past year. This has made the great investment of time and effort more than worthwhile. 2011 was a good year at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron. We all look forward to continued success in 2012.

Victory

“The ultimate victory is deprived

From the inner satisfaction of knowing

That you have done your best,

And that you have gotten the most

Out of what you have to give.”

Howard Cosell

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Families, friends, and distinguished guests joined the Cadets and Senior Members of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron to celebrate the Annual Awards Presentations and Holiday Party on Saturday, 14 January.

The Color Guard (C/CMSgt Rhodes, C/SMSgt Cochran, C/CMSgt Liscomb, and

C/Amn Kariuki) presented the Colors and everyone respectfully recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

After the Presentation of the Colors, Captain Janssen welcomed the guests and Major Mor delivered the Goodwill Message.

Captain Janssen introduced the Senior Members and their areas of responsibility. Then C/2Lt Pittman introduced all of the Cadet leaders and their areas of responsibility. After everyone was introduced, there was a PowerPoint presentation of 2011, The Year in Review which was created by C/Capt Hicks and Major Mor.

At the conclusion of 2011, The Year in Review, Captain Sheffield and 1Lt Ovens explained the CAP Aerospace Rocketry Program to the audience.

At the conclusion of the Rocketry PowerPoint, Captain Sheffield and 1Lt Ovens presented Rocketry Badges to Cadets Carpenter, Gonzales, and Stratford for their successful completion of the Rocketry Program.

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AWARDS CAP Membership Ribbons were presented to 2Lt Brent Drawver and SM Chuck Scheerer by Captain Janssen for their successful completion of Level I.

Red Service Ribbons were presented to 1Lt Ovens, C/2Lt Carpenter, and C/CMSgt Liscomb by Captain Janssen for being members in good standing for 2 years of active service.

Captain Janssen officially promoted SM Brent Drawver to 2nd Lieutenant.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented by Captain Janssen to Captain Sheffield and to 1Lt Ovens for their successful work in Aerospace Education and the Rocketry Program.

For their extensive and successful work with Cadets in 2011, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to:

• Captain Maney and 1Lt Hicks for Emergency Services.

• Captain Sheffield and 1Lt Oven for Aerospace Education, the Rocketry Program, and Cadet Orientation Flights.

• Major Mor for being “a pillar of the Cadet Program” as the Deputy Commander for Cadets.

(L to R) Janssen, Maney, Sheffield, Mor, Ovens, and Hicks

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2nd Lieutenant Brent Drawver

The Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron’s

Command Staff honored Cadet Commander

C/2Lt Cole Pittman who has continually

excelled in all aspects of the Cadet Program

throughout his time in CAP.

Although he has only been the Cadet

Commander a short time, his exemplary

behavior in whatever position he fulfills

always inspires Cadets to meet or exceed Civil

Air Patrol Standards, and motivates all

Cadets to live by the Core Values of Integrity,

Volunteer Spirit, Excellence, and Respect.

In addition to fulfilling the key duties of a

Cadet Commander, our Super Star Cadet

Commander

BRI�GS OUT THE BEST I� EVERYO�E . ..

SETS THE STA�DARDS A�D

MEETS THEM HIMSELF . . .

IS A GOOD FRIE�D . . .

MAKES SURE THAT SAFETY RULES

ARE FOLLOWED . . .

MAKES IT FU� TO BE A PART OF

THE CIVIL AIR PATROL FAMILY !!!

Thank you for your service C/2Lt Pittman.

Cadet Commander

C/2Lt Cole Pittman

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Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the Cadet Executive Committee for their outstanding example of teamwork as the leaders on the Cadet side of GA 129,

(From Left to Right) Cadet Commander C/2Lt Cole Pittman,

Cadet Deputy Commander C/2Lt Jesse Hayman, And

Cadet Executive Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks.

A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to C/2Lt Carpenter, the Cadet Communications Officer, for keeping the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron as an instrumental part of the CAP Net every Thursday night.

A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to C/Captain Hicks for the outstanding Recruiting Brochure which she created.

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C/Amn Erica

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C/TSgt Michael Stratford

MOST

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C/SrA Matthew Gonzales

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C/CMSgt Cody

Liscomb

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C/SMSGT CHRISTOPHER COCHRA�

In the audience was one of the evening’s VIPs, former Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron’s Executive and Logistics Officer Major George Geiger. Currently he is serving as a Commander in the State Defense Force. For this special occasion, Major Geiger brought a special “Challenge” coin to present to the Cadet of the Year as a reward for outstanding service. C/SMSgt Cochran was both delighted and honored to receive the special coin.

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Presented to C/SSgt Ryan Drawver by the Group I Commander Major Phil BoylanPresented to C/SSgt Ryan Drawver by the Group I Commander Major Phil BoylanPresented to C/SSgt Ryan Drawver by the Group I Commander Major Phil BoylanPresented to C/SSgt Ryan Drawver by the Group I Commander Major Phil Boylan

The first Milestone Award is The Wright Brothers Award. It was introduced on 1 April 2003, and is

awarded upon successful completion of Phase I, the Learning Phase. Only 28% of Cadets reach this level.

The second Milestone Award is The Billy Mitchell Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded upon

successful completion of Phase II, the Leadership Phase. Only 15% of Cadets reach this level.

The third Milestone Award is the Amelia Earhart Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded upon

the successful completion of Phase III, the Command Phase. Only 5% of Cadets reach this level.

Presented to C/2Lt Danny Carpenter by the GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan.Presented to C/2Lt Danny Carpenter by the GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan.Presented to C/2Lt Danny Carpenter by the GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan.Presented to C/2Lt Danny Carpenter by the GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan.

The Cadet Program is divided into four phases which consist of sixteen segments called Achievements.

Upon completion of each phase which includes several Achievements, a Milestone Award is presented.

Presented to C/Captain Monica Hicks by the Honorable Senator Barry LoudermilkPresented to C/Captain Monica Hicks by the Honorable Senator Barry LoudermilkPresented to C/Captain Monica Hicks by the Honorable Senator Barry LoudermilkPresented to C/Captain Monica Hicks by the Honorable Senator Barry Loudermilk

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GOODWILL MESSAGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

LET'S TAKE A MOMENT TO CONSIDER THIS � The end has come...

You are standing before your Heavenly Review Board As you look at a review of your life.

Inwardly trembling, you anticipate their questions. You secretly wonder...

Will your life be considered worthy?

During your lifetime, you have been taught What was considered acceptable behavior. Will you now be judged and found wanting?

Were you good or bad?

Compassionate and loving eyes look at you. Deep within, your soul stirs with their compelling stares. You instinctively know that there is nothing more to hide.

Your inner thoughts are exposed for all to see.

What will they ask you? Do they know everything you’ve ever done?

Will they understand your struggles? Will they praise or chastise you for your actions?

You stand in amazement as they ask but one question. You are told that upon this one question

Your destiny will be judged

Lovingly they ask: “Have you led your life so that others have benefited from your existence?

(How Have You Lived Your Life? by Dr. Ilana Mor 1/1/04)

We all know that Life’s twists and turns DO happen. At times, we will fall short of a goal. What is essential to remember is that we must not become so discouraged that we do not try again. In the end, it is up to each individual to turn failure into success. Throughout my life I used to hear my Father say "You make it happen." It took me many years to realize that he was right. It is a known fact that great leaders see opportunities where others see only failure. I guess that those great leaders must have been tapped into the same power source that my Father was. The real test of success is whether we are able to turn adversity into triumph by learning the lessons that come together with the challenges. It is how we overcome each obstacle that becomes the fabric of our being. An essential part of the fabric of our being should be the desire to always strive to pay it forward by sharing with others what we have learned. The wise Sage Hillel said "If I am for myself alone, what am I?" SO CONSIDER THIS … when the end actually comes, and you are loving asked "“Have you led your life so that others have benefited from your existence?" make sure that your answer is a loud YES!!! Hopefully, we are all on the right track with our commitment to CAP's Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect. May the New Year be filled with great happiness for us all, as well as many opportunities to serve so that others will benefit from our existence.

Congratulations on your Promotion(s):

2 Lt Brent Drawver

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday to C/SSgt Drawver, C/AB Rouse, and C/Amn Nally

FEBRUARY

4 Feb Cadet Orientation Flights and Mini Ground School

17-19 Feb Frostbite

25-26 Feb SLS & CLC

MARCH 24-25 March UCC

APRIL 21-22 April GAWG Conference

America �eeds Pilots From Curt LaFond, �HQ Director of Cadet Programs—21 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 today’s teens.

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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

Here’s the Ribbon Checker discussed at the Squadron Leadership Day.

http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_cdt.html www.mcchord.org

Thank you C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks, Second Element Leader.

At the Annual Awards Presentations, Cadets Tillotson, Drawver, and Gonzales presented Major Mor with a special presentation. They gave her the decoration on the top of the cake to indicate that she is the “tops” for them.

A special surprise visitor at the Annual A w a r d s Presentations was Dillon Davidson, f o r m e r C a d e t Commander. Dillon is now studying attending Nor th Geor g i a University and is in the National Guard.

February 2011

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Cadet Staff Meeting Senior Officer Meeting (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1800 hrs) (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1930 hrs)

For details speak with

Color Guard Commander

C/SMSgt Chris Cochran

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander

C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

WEEK Begin 1800 End 1900

FORMATION 1900

CORE CURRICULUM 19:30-20:30

ALTERNATE CURRICULUM 20:30-20:50

CLOSING FORMATION (Announcements)

20:50-21:00

Weekend Activities

O�E

BDUs

2 Feb

Color Guard Practice

SIG�-I�

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

Leadership

Testing

“Hands on” Leadership Activities

(Announcements) 4 Feb O Flts & Mini Ground School

TWO

PT Gear

9 Feb

Cadet Staff

Meeting

SIG�-I�


Safety Briefing

PT

“Hands on” PT

Activities

(Announcements)

THREE

Blues

16 Feb

Drill Team

Training

SIG�-I�


AE Current

Events

Character

Development

DDR (Announcements) 17—19 Feb Frostbite

BDUs

23 Feb

Team Training


Aerospace

Education

“Hands on” AE

Activities

(Announcements)

Practice

Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with Capt Maney & 2Lt Hicks

FIVE February does not have a fifth Thursday.

FOUR SIG�-I� AE Current Events

At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery: 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and

why? 21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. How long does the guard hesitate after his after face to begin his return walk and why? 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number one. 3. Why are the guard’s gloves wet? His gloves are moistened to prevent losing his grip on the rifle. 4. Does the guard carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if not, why not? He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder. 5. How often are the guards changed? Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. 6. What are the physical traits of the guard? For a person to apply for guard duty at the Tomb, he must be between 5’10” and 6’2” tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30 inches.

Guards must commit two years of their lives to guard the Tomb. They live in a barracks under the Tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives, and cannot disgrace the uniform or the Tomb in any way.

After two years, guards are given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapels signifying they served as Guards of the Tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guards must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.

The shoes worn by the guards are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoes in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

During the first six months of duty, a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off-duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis (the boxer), Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame. In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, the United States Congress took two days off in anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer. Soaked to the skin while marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service-person.

The Tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, since 1930.

Www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/1126293/posts

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With Captain Sam Sheffield, Aerospace Instructor & Pilot

This could be YOU!!!

Happy flying!

Many historians and pilots celebrated the first centennial of powered flight in 2003. How were the Wright Brothers able to succeed when many had failed before them? What motivated them and gave them the necessary edge to become a part of history?

Wilbur and Orville Wright were the middle of five children and born in 1867 and 1871. Their father was a church bishop, and their mother was a homemaker. Neither of the Wright brothers were exceptional students, nor did either attend college. The brothers did show an early interest in tinkering and experimented with a simple rubber band powered toy helicopter until they broke it. After breaking their toy, they simply built a new one to replace it!

Both of the Wright Brothers also shared an interest in business. Orville started a small printing business before graduating from high school, and both brothers later started a bicycle shop. Their bicycle shop gave them access to machinery and a work area. It also provided them with the financial backing to later pursue their interest in aviation.

When they were still in their twenties, the brothers began to research gliders and efforts towards building flying machines. They studied prior work towards developing airfoils, engines, and controlling flight. They carefully learned from their predecessors and then began to experiment with their own ideas. They initially built a manned glider and then followed with another glider that had improved stability. Both gliders had a ground breaking control method that the brothers called wing warping. These gliders designs were then adapted into the powered Wright Flyer of 1903. This aircraft was the first heavier than aircraft to attain controlled flight on December 17th.

The Brothers were often asked what had led to their success. The Wrights credited many things, including a supportive home environment that allowed them to experiment and be creative. Orville and Wilbur were also blessed to have a mother with strong technical ability. She was mathematically gifted and helped the brothers to understand mechanical principals. Finally, the Wrights were perseverant. They tested hundreds of airfoils and aircraft designs for years before developing their successful flying machines.

Additional information is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers

First Flight at Kitty Hawk

On Thursday evening, 26 January, Captain Sheffield, the Aerospace Instructor, talked to the Cadets about the Wright Brothers and their history-breaking powered Wright Flyer of 1903. After the presentation, Cadets enthusiastically created replicas of the Wright Flyer.

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The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air

Patrol. Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison to

CAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring us

information of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.

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AF Chief of Staff Releases 2012 Reading List January 11, 2012 Air Force �ews WASHI�GTO�

The Air Force Chief of Staff announced his latest professional reading list January 6th. In a letter to all Air Force personnel, General Norton Schwartz said today’s Airmen are among the military’s best educated and most inquisitive. “We Airmen are innovators because we embrace the word ‘why’ and mine it for better, smarter ways to operate,” Schwartz said. The Air Force’s history is full of examples of Airmen who have embodied this attitude, facing daunting challenges with little more than their minds and fortitude, the General said. “Their experiences are one of the cornerstones of the 2012 Reading List,” Schwartz said. This year’s list contains 13 books and, for the first time, supplementary films, treatises, and Internet-based resources. Schwartz will highlight these books throughout the year, and for the first quarter recommends these three:

1. “Airpower for Strategic Effect,” by Colin Gray, provides a critical, strategic history of airpower as well as a new general theory.

2. “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption,” by Laura Hillenbrand, is the inspiring true story of a man who lived through a series of almost too incredible catastrophes.

3. “Start with Why,” by Simon Sinek, looks at the leaders who have had the greatest influence in the world and describes how they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way, something the author calls “The Golden Circle.”

The other books in this year’s reading list are:

• “The Forever War” by Dexter Filkins • “Paradise Beneath Her Feet” by Isobel Coleman • “The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution” by Linda Monk • “The Party: The Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers” by Richard McGregor • “Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure” by Tim Harford • “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller • “Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II by J. Todd Moye • “Physics of the Future” by Michio Kaku • A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the

American Continent” by Robert Merry • “The Hunters” by James Salter

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X-37B Space Plane’s Mission Extended by eric_storms 6 December 2011

Not much is known regarding the missions being conducted by the Air Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) as it currently orbits Earth. Launched on 5 March this past spring, 30 November marked its 270th consecutive day in space which was considered to be its maximum duration possible before landing itself. The second mission was planned for 9 months, which is any day now. One of the items making a mission of this length possible is the deployable solar panel which was made public during the OTV’s initial mission in 2010.

NASA had originally started the X-37 program in 1999 with the intent to build two vehicles: one to test the approach and landing capabilities of the craft and the other to serve as the orbital test vehicle. In 2004, the program was transferred to DARPA who, with the help of the Air Force Research Lab, went on to build the first vehicle, subsequently validating its flight characteristics. DARPA ended its program in 2006 where then the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) picked up the program, going on to build the OTVs.

Boeing serves as the prime contractor for the building of the X-37B OTVs, two of which have been built thus far. OTV-1 launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop an Atlas V booster on 22 April, 2010, and orbited Earth for a little over 224 days before landing itself autonomously at Vandenberg AFB on 3 December. The OTV is a little over 29 feet long with a 24 foot wingspan and stands at 9.5 feet tall. The craft also has a cargo bay with doors that can open while in space, similar to that of a space shuttle.

Officially, the OTV is a test bed for various technologies such as navigation and various other guidance systems, as well as physical structures such as reusable insulation to support re-entry. Another item listed as being tested is autonomous orbital flight. This means that the X-37B can be launched and once in orbit conduct a preplanned mission without operation intervention and safely land itself once its mission is complete. Given that the X-37B has been so heavily shrouded in secrecy, it is this last attribute that has garnered a great deal of attention. Many speculate that payloads have been developed to be used for eavesdropping, either through imagery or signals collection, which could easily be loaded into the X-37B’s cargo bay depending on the specific needs of a particular mission. Others view it as a more utilitarian asset much as a ferry to space in support of the International Space Station or to serve other satellites. Boeing has even discussed an X-37C variant that could carry up to seven astronauts into space.

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!

With C/SSgt Ryan Drawver, C/DDRO

A number of scientists are worried about highly caffeinated beverages like Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, and Full Throttle which are popular among teenagers and young adults. Researchers noted that these drinks contain high levels of caffeine and warned that certain susceptible people risk dangerous, even life-threatening effects.

The marketing strategy for energy drinks has been to take the equivalent of three cups of caffeinated coffee and to add a lot of hip-sounding stuff in order to market it with a hot, modern, trendy push for young people who want to look cool walking around with a can of Red Bull. Anyone can buy these drinks, even 11 and 12-year-old youngsters.

Dr. Kevin A. Clauson, a doctor of pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University in West Palm Beach, Florida is concerned that the amount of caffeine in energy drinks can be injurious particularly to people with pre-existing cardiovascular abnormalities, and that the effects of energy drinks when combined with alcohol can have disastrous consequences. “The caffeine and caffeine-like ingredients in these drinks can mask the perception of inebriation, and that can increase the risk of drunken driving or other dangerous behaviors.”

Adding alcohol to energy drinks can be a recipe for disaster. Under the stimulation of energy drinks, people may think they are sober when they are not. Such was the fate of Donte Stallworth, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. In March 2009, he killed a pedestrian with his car after drinking multiple shots of tequila and a Red Bull. Mr. Stallworth said he did not feel intoxicated at the time of the accident.

A 16-ounce can of an energy drink may contain 13 teaspoons of sugar and is equal to the amount of caffeine found in four or more colas. Caffeine is banned in many sports competitions, and consuming an energy drink close to an event could disqualify an athlete according to Mr. Tuttle, who works with sports teams and who is concerned about the effects of energy drinks on athletic performance. For athletes engaged in intense exercise, the high doses of sugar in energy drinks can impair absorption of fluids.

DO NOT OVERINDULGE IN ENERGY DRINKS. One serving of an energy drink for a healthy person will probably not get you into trouble, said Dr. Clauson, but don’t be a “toxic jock!”

Www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01brody.html

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)

With SM Chuck Scheerer, DDRO

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Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. Be cautious while driving in adverse weather.

• Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks.

• Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.

• Make certain your tires are properly inflated.

• Never mix radial tires with other tire types.

• Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.

• If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy, and snowy weather.

• Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).

• Always look and steer where you want to go.

• Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle. Tips for long-distance winter trips:

• Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or before driving in isolated areas. Delay trips when especially bad weather is expected. If you must leave, let others know your route, destination, and estimated time of arrival.

• Always make sure your vehicle is in peak operating condition.

• Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times.

• Pack a cellular telephone, blankets, gloves, hats, food, water, and any needed medications in your vehicle, in addition to your local AAA’s telephone number if you are a member.

• If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Don’t try to walk in a severe storm. It’s easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.

• Don’t over exert yourself if you try to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow.

• Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity, and will make it easier for rescuers to find you.

• Make sure the exhaust pipe isn’t clogged with snow, ice, or mud. A blocked exhaust could cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to leak into the passenger compartment with the engine running.

• Use whatever is available to insulate your body from the cold. This could include floor mats, newspapers, or paper maps.

• If possible, run the engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill and to conserve gasoline. Tips for driving in the snow:

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. Give yourself eight to 10 seconds.

• Know your brakes. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads.

• If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it. Try not to stop.

• Don’t stop going up a hill, and don’t power up hills. CAP Safety Beacon Newletter-Winter Driving Tips @ www.AAAExchange.com

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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.

With Squadron Safety Officer 1Lt John Ovens, Assistant Safety Officer 2Lt Michael Rhodes,

& Cadet Safety Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks

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

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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What is the Meaning of the Words in The Cadet Oath?

“I PLEDGE that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program,

and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in Unit activities,

obey my officers, wear my uniform properly,

and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.”

• PLEDGE: A pledge is a promise to seriously and publicly do something. It is a promise in which

you give your word of honor to do what you say you will do. • SERVE FAITHFULLY: To serve faithfully is to carry out your commitment devotedly. • ATTEND REGULARLY: To attend regularly is to go to meetings frequently, not just once in a

while. • PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY: Active participation means that you take part in and contribute to

Squadron activities enthusiastically. • OBEY OFFICERS: To obey your Officers is to do what you are told with the instructions given to

you by those in a position of authority. • WEAR PROPERLY: When the uniform is worn, it should be worn correctly and with pride since

it indicates Civil Air Patrol’s place as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. • ADVANCE RAPIDLY: To advance is to move forward. In this case, it means to study and train

in order to progress quickly through the Achievements in the Cadet Program in order to better serve the community, state, and nation.

• TO BE OF SERVICE: Ultimately, the goal is to be of benefit to society with the skills, abilities, and knowledge gained through extensive education and training.

Tales From A Life Traveler With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer

& C/Captain Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

Clearing the Record

Responding to Hurt

At the Character Development session, there was a unanimous raising of hands when questioned “Have you ever been hurt by someone?” This overwhelming response corresponded with the object of the lesson which was to learn how to respond appropriately when someone hurts you, and how to maintain healthy relationships. After sharing some experiences, all agreed that they wanted to be able to release the grip of past hurtful events. They agreed that it was preferable to clear the record and not hold a grudge.

THE CASE STUDY In 2001, Mike and Jennifer became Cadets in CAP. For the first two years, they often joked of their friendly rivalry in achieving their next rank and recognition in CAP. Jennifer had quickly achieved her Mitchell Award. Keeping up with her, Mike had become Cadet of the Year in 2003. Then, in 2004, at the beginning of the new year, Mike was appointed Cadet Commander. By the time of the Spring Banquet, Mike recognized that Jennifer was noticeably aloof. It had become apparent to him tht Jennifer’s enthusiasm for participation in CAP activities had waned because she had not been promoting or attending activities as often as she did previously. Jennifer observed Mike taking money from the snack tDuring the break at the next Leadership Meeting, Jennifer observed Mike taking money from the snack till. She mistakenly believed that he was stealing money which was not true. Mike was just making change.

This mistaken observation furthered Jennifer’s resentment toward Mike and his leadership role. Even though Jennifer felt resentment, she did not like how her friendship with Mike had grown cold.

THE “FAPS” ANALYSIS

Cadets and Senior Members discussed the Facts,

Assumptions, Problems, and Solutions of the Case Study. FACTS: 1. Mike and Jennifer joined CAP together in 2001. 2. Jennifer achieved her Mitchell Award quickly. 3. Mike was the Cadet of the Year in 2003. 4. Mike became the Cadet Commander in 2004. 5. Jennifer was not promoting, and not attending

activities regularly. 6. ill. 7. Their friendship had grown cold. ASSUMPTIONS: 1. Mike was stealing. 2. Jennifer is aloof. It appears that she doesn’t care

anymore. 3. Mike’s success is making Jennifer aloof. PROBLEMS: 1. How can the rift between the two be solved? 2. Will the Unit be affected by the rift? 3. Who should take the first step to solving the

problem? SOLUTIONS: 1. The relationship between Mike and Jennifer

should be restored. 2. Their restored relationship will help with the

functioning of the Unit. During the discussion, all agreed that a person must examine his or her part in a rift to see if he or she is contributing to the problem. If the answer is yes, it is important to correct one’s behavior. Keeping a grudge against someone is unhealthy. Forgiveness is a healing act. One must make a conscious decision to remove the hurt and keep the person.

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.

C/Capt Hicks

“The only way to destroy my enemy is

to make him my friend.”

Booker T. Washington

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

if he is thirsty,

give him something to drink.”

Jesus Christ, Christian Scriptures

“Forget injuries,

never forget kindness.”

Confucius

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In Cadet Stuff.org Leadership 2000 Volume 1 Review Quizzes

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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. Online Safety Briefing—There is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx

2. Equal Opportunity Training

https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm

There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.

3. 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.

4. Aircraft Ground Handling—There is a test at the end of the video.

https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx

5. 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.

For Your Information

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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 CAP’s Great Start Guide for Adults http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/ Great_Start_Guide__lores__cropped_E4FAFED36450E.pdf

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.)

CAP Senior Officer-Major

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Deputy Commander for Cadets

Character Development Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Testing Control Officer

Emergency Services

Public Information Officer

Mission Staff Assistant

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.

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

Life Coach

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EDITOREDITOREDITOR---INININ---CHIEFCHIEFCHIEF Dr. Ilana Mor

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Mor remain the property of the artist.

"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."

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