jeffco squadron - dec 2010

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

AIRWAVES

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Broomfield, Colorado Vol. 3 No. 12 December, 2010

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MERRY CHRISTMASHappy New Year

Winner of the 2009 Belsam National Award for Excellence


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A Tribute to Capt Sam Streger

CAP/COWG Glider Program Manager

Dearly missed is a unique man whoseservice to Civil Air Patrol and glider flightin Colorado and other wings will be hard toreplace. Like most creative entrepreneurs,he was one of a kind.

Born in July 1945, Capt Streger, a long timeGlider Instructor pi lot, joined theColorado Civil Air Patrol in June 2002 andquickly became the moving force behindthe Wing's Glider Program which provides

five glider orientation flights for each CAPcadet and flight training for those cadetsand seniors who wish to pursue an FAAGlider Pilot's license.

He amassed many hundreds of flights andhours in the volunteer service to the Civil Air Patrol in support of the 24 ColoradoCadet squadrons. In addition to managingthe COWG's Cadet O-Ride program, Samserved outside the Colorado Wing bytransporting Colorado Wing's ASK-21 gliders to other wings and serving on staffat several national glider academies at other wings. He also provided winch launchinstruction for the Colorado Soaring Association at Owl Canyon airport nearWellington, Colorado.

Sam served as Activity Director for CAPColorado Wing National Glider Academies, where 14-17 year old cadets spend twoweeks at "Glider Academy" learning to flygliders. Amazingly, Sam even soloed cadetsin gliders!

Sam was well known throughout the Civil Air Patrol, and his positive zeal and

management record were major factors inbringing Colorado to the forefront to beselected as one of CAP's thirteen Centersof Excellence for Glider Flight. He wasmuch beloved by those who flew with him.

Outside of CAP, Sam was equally wellknown in the Front Range community ofsoaring enthusiasts. He was the Presidentof the Soaring Society of Boulder in 2007 where he remained active until his brain

surgery. Capt Sam Streger passed away onSunday morning, 31 October 2010, at hishome in Blackhawk, Colorado, after a year-long illness battling brain cancer. He issurvived by his wife, Connie, and twodaughters, Jodi McKonkey, HolliBombardier, and grandchildren.

At present, no services are planned. Amemorial for Sam may be scheduled in thecoming months. As details are announced,they will be forwarded to the wing.

After an incursion between a glider and a lightaircraft, Sam invited Jeffco Squadron to the SoaringSociety of Boulder for more information andproblem-solving.

Photo by Capt Patricia Sargent

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Hats Of by Maj Brian Smiley:

Captain Sam Streger is irreplaceable. So,dispensing with the formalities, I will referto him as he preferred to be known, as justSam. He will be greatlymissed. So manypeople knew him. He was popular for goodreason; for great efforton his part, to serveothers. He brought anunprecedented energyand a unique style tothe Colorado Wing ofthe Civil Air Patrol glider program. Hecreated a nationallyrecognized g l iderprogram, renowned forits excellence, with aremarkable number offlight hours.

With long, salt-n-pepper hair, pulled backin a pony tail, and distinct New Yorkeraccent, Sam Streger was not the proto-typical Civil Air Patrol instructor pilot.

But his knowledge, discipline, andintelligence coupled with his endearingpersonality made him flourish within thisorganization--and any organization luckyenough to have him as a member.

Sams infectious enthusiasm for aviationpositively impacted a great number of

CAP members as well as those in thesoaring community; perhaps more so thanany other Colorado aviator in recenthistory.Wherever there was an opportunityfor display, demonstration or flights, Sam

was always there, tow-ing the glider behindhis little silver Jeep.

Whether it was the Aerospace EducationDay, CAP at the StateCapitol Day, WingConference, you justhad to tell Sam aboutan opportunity and hewould be there with a glider. You didnt haveto provide him muchand he would simplytake care of every-thing. Sam wasremarkably depend-a b l e , c o n s i s t e n t ,

thorough, and, most of all, he alwaysinspired a can-do attitude.

Sam exposed so many of us to the grace

and beauty of soaring. We hope he hasfound that pure grace, soaring free fromthe weight of this world.

Sam, our hats--yes, with the beanie on thetop removed--are offto you.

Sam Streger, Glider Afficianado

Capt Sam Streger with Glider, AE Day

Capt Sam Streger had many fans in the Jeffco Squadron. Maj Brian Smiley, 2d Lt Dennis Mercer, and Maj Bruce Hertelendy had different experiences in the glider program. Maj

Smiley became acquainted with Sam in 2007, Maj Hertelendy was involved with Samsprogram since 2005 as a transporter, and 2d Dennis Mercer was new to the beautiful world ofgliding. Capt Sam showed his students a new view of the world below.

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I first met Captain Streger in 2008.I wasinterested in flying gliders, and he was thecontact in charge of the Colorado CAP gliderprogram. My first impression of him was quicklychanged as we talked about flying. This littleman, with a pony tail, loved what he did. Heimmediately took an interest in me and myeducation as a glider pilot, and I felt special. Isoon found out that everyone he worked withfelt special. He loved to share the gift of flightwith others.

I was fortunate to spend a week at the National Glider Academy with Sam. I watched andlearned. He was soft spoken, a stickler for detail and safety. I can still see him sitting in therear seat of the ASK-21. As he settled back into the seat, he became one with the plane.Face relaxed, eyes focused, he was ready to join the eagles in flight.In my mind, now hehas been fitted with permanent wings and Im sure that he is still teaching others how tosoar.

Resurrected the Glider Programby Maj Bruce Hertelendy

Sam was an interesting character. I worked for him transporting the gliders on the ground.Thanks to Sams diverse glider locations, I was able to visit areas from New Mexico andUtah to Idaho. Sam was even able to get me into the cockpit for a flight, which was waymore fun than dragging gliders in a trailer.

I met many folks from the glider community, all of whom spoke highly of him. While hemay not have been a buttoned up, blue-uniform wearing USAF recruiting poster, he was anoutstanding pilot and an excellent recruiter for CAP and nearly single-handedly resurrectedthe Glider Program for the Colorado Wing and Rocky Mountain Region. There were a fewsure we all feel his loss and miss him.

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One With The Planeby 2d Lt Lt DennisMercer

As I remember Sam I will think of John G.

Magees poem:

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of EarthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward Ive climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthOf sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred things

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An Airborne Real- Time CueingHyperspectral Enhanced Recon, ARCHER,crew consists of four people; a GA-8 pilot, amiss ion observer- -often a pi lot- -an ARCHER TRAC operator and anARCHER Operator. The ARCHER TRACoperator uses a laptop computer that issynced to the ARCHER system and shows where his aircraft is located and the areathat is being filmed by the ARCHERsystem. The TRAC operator plans themission, and tells the pilot to turn left,right, climb, slow/speed up as necessary toproperly image the desired area. This ismuch like the pilot receiving a groundcontrolled approach, GCA, instrument

landing from an air traffi

c controller. The ARCHER Operator runs the ARCHERsystem, and processes the imagery on theground at the end of the flight.

The ARCHER TRAC operator can betrained locally by a designated trainer. Ireceived my ARCHER TRAC training inmid May during an ARCHER SAREX inColorado Springs.

The Civil Air Patrol National EmergencyServices Academy, NESA, is held every yearat Camp Atterbury, Indiana, which is about40 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Camp Atterbury is an active Indiana ArmyNational Guard Base. The camp has all the

things a small post would have: PX,swimming pool, club, motor pools, lots ofmarching soldiers, small airfield, and a RVpark where I stayed with my wife and dog.NESA consists of two one- week sessions.Basically, it teaches ground search andrescue, incident commanders, scanners,mission observers, pilots, and ARCHER. Iattended the ARCHER class during thesecond session from June 13 to the 19th.

Students live in dormitories and eat at themess hall. Many CAP volunteers run themess hal l , logist ics , supply , andtransportation.Ground search and rescuestudents spend most of their time on Camp

Atterbury running through the woods.Air crew students spend most of their timeat the Columbus Municipal Airport about10 miles to the SE. Air crew classes areheld at the University of Indiana/Purduecampus next to the airport; a very fancyfacility. When they fly, they are at theairport; also a very nice facility. There wereabout twenty CAP aircraft at the airport.Classes ran all day long and into theevening. I had breakfast at 06:00 and was

usually finished by 20:00/21:00 eachevening.Initial ARCHER Operator classes can onlybe given by CAP national and havehistorically been given at Maxwell AFB in

Capt Paul Carter was Appointed COWG ARCHER Program Manager under the COWG

Director of Operations this Fall. His account of training and experience speaks of

dedication and endurance.

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ARCHER, a Unique Aspect of Civil Air Patrol


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Birmingham, Alabama and at NESA. In thefuture, most of them will be given at NESAor during special classes at Camp Atterbury.The initial ARCHER Operator class coversthe ARCHER system plus the ARCHER

TRAC, so when you complete the courseyou are qualified in both areas.

My class was scheduled for eight people butfour dropped out--actually, three nevershowed up, so we basically had a class offour. There were three instructors plusseveral pilots. We spent long days playing with the system, learning to understandhow it works so we can make it detecttargets, and conducting flights. We received

three flights as an ARCHER TRACoperator and three as an ARCHEROperator.

Because of the high humidity andtemperatures--in the 90s for both--NESAreceived special permission from CAPnational HQ for the flight crews to weartan shorts, tennis shoes, and the blackNESA tee shirt.

NESA courses cost the student $170 perone week period. You have to provide your own transportat ion to Camp Atterbury but they will pick you up andreturn you to the Indianapolis airport. It was well worth the money. I took my RVand spent a week going out and a weekreturning. Along the way, I kayaked in fourstates. It was great.

So far, I have flown ARCHER missions as

part of a SAREX, for FEMA, for EPA andthe US Geological Survey, USGS. We flewan ARCHER mission over the Four MileCanyon Fire burn area on September 20thfor FEMA. The imagery was processed byUSGS and was posted on their HazardsData Distribution System, HDDS, web siteat the Earth Resources ObservationsSystems, EROS, Data Center in Sioux Falls,

South Dakota. In addition to traditionaldamage assessment, the imagery will beused for ash studies--black ash is morehazardous than gray ash--and to study theeffects of the fire on water runoffsince the

fire was in the Boulder watershed. Usingfalse color, the hyperspectral imagery willallow the national forest service to analyzethe health of remaining vegetation in thearea. The National Geospatical Agency willbe be analyzing the hyperspectral andpanchromatic imagery to study this fire andto look at its potential for future uses inresponse to various disasters.

On September 24th, we flew the last of five

ARCHER missions over Rocky Flats andthe Fort Logan area for the USGS, which isusing the hyperspectral imagery to studythe ability of the imagery to detectvegetation growth as part of a larger carbonsequestration study on global warming.

As I've flown over 65 hours of ARCHERmissions in the past 6 six months, theRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airportmanager allowed me to painted an image

resolution test pattern on the BJC taxiway.We were able to fly over the test pattern aspart of my effort to quantify the resolutionof the ARCHER imagery. Based upon theimages we received from the flights, I have written a technical report on ARCHERimagery resolution that is now in peerreview with CAP/NHQ AdvancedTechnology Group.

When I was in the army, I was an OV-1

"Mohawk" pilot and taught pilots andsystem operators to fly photographic,infrared, and radar missions. I find the ARCHER missions challenging and verysat isfy ing. The GA-8 is a veryuncomfortable aircraft to fly in but thearmy never designed their aircraft forcomfort so I learned to just ignore thephysical aspect and get on with the mission.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! Page 7

Greetings Jeffco Members & Affiliates,It has been another great year! I appreciate all the hard work eachand every one of you has dedicated towards your training, the trainingof others and ensuring the mission readiness of the squadron. Withoutyour efforts we would not be where we are today with fully qualifiedaircrew members and mission staff who are ready and prepared forwhatever mission we are called upon todo.

I would also like to give a special thanksto all Staff Officers and Directors. Theyare the ones who keep us on track andmoving forward in our pursuit ofachieving and providing the highest

quality of emergency services to the stateof Colorado.

I wish you all a safe and joyous holidayseason with your friends and family.Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Sincerely,Capt Jennifer Kauffman, Commander

Photo by Capt Patricia Sargent


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Seasons Greetings Jefco,

I want to thank each of you for your hard work,dedication, and perseverance this year. Without you,Jeffco would not be one of the top squadrons in the

Wing. I urge you to continue your personal andprofessional development through Civil Air Patrol,seeking greater responsibility and contributing to the threemissions Congress has entrusted us with. I look forward tocontinuing to work alongside each of you, maintaining ourtraditions of integrity, service, excellence, and respect.

May you and your families be blessed in the year to come. May you prosper in joy andpeace.

Semper Vigilans, Jason Rew, Capt, CAP, Jeffco Vice Commander

GREETINGS

Greetings to All,

Remember to check all Christmas lighting indoors and outdoorsto ensure that the wiring or cables are safe and properlyconnected, AND REMEMBER TO WATER THE TREE.

Be sure to have WATER, warm clothing and emergencyequipment in your car. REMOVE SNOW FROM ALLWINDOWS, HOOD, and MIRRORS FOR SAFE DRIVING.Please go towww.ready.govfor great preparedness information."

Our holiday weather has been cold, and although we love a white Christmas, always beprepared for an emergency. Have a safe, Merry Christmas!

Cheers!

Bruce Hertelendy, Maj, CAP, Disaster Preparedness Officer, Director Support Services

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" Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank you for supporting Civil Air Patrol and the JeffcoSquadron.

John Butler, Lt.Col., CAP, Director, Operations,and Ginny Butler

Photos by Capt Patricia Sargent
http://www.ready.gov/http://www.ready.gov/


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Christmas Festivities

Santa is asking if Todd has been naughty or nice, and Todd is contemplating the question.


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Photosby2dLtToddSain

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folks who looked askance at his longponytail, but I think it worked well asa wind indicator in the gliders andalways made it easy to find him in acrowd - which was always gatheredaround him and his gliders. Sam was a

gentle, caring man who wanted toensure that every cadet possiblewould be able to enjoy the freedom ofsoaring at least once as soon aspossible after reaching their minimumrequirements to fly. He helped severalgo much farther, from solo all the wayto Glider Rating.

Sam was the kind of guy who neverasked for anything. He might call or

email with a logistics challenge hehad, looking for solutions. He wasalways asking what he could do for you or me - everything he didreflected on his passion for flying andpeople. I have no idea how manythousands of people he touchedthrough his generosity of the gift offlight, but Im sure we all feel his lossand miss him.

Streger: Continued"om p, 4Greetings,

Happy Holidays to all of you! As 2010 comes toa close, now is a wonderful time to reflect on thewing's accomplishments.

Colorado Wing has achieved much success this

past year, notably saving six lives. We have grownour ranks and continue to serve the great stateof Colorado with distinction. Ithank you for all your efforts thisyear, and ask that you join me tomake 2011 even more successful.

Stay safe, and once again HappyHolidays!

PromotionsSM Marcia Skinner

to 2d Lt

SM Trevor Millward

to Maj

Awards

Capt Paul Carter

Yeager Award

SM Sid Saleh

LV I Certificate

Capt Patricia Sargent

PIO LVII Certificate

Capt Jason Rew

G1000 Observer

Certificate

Skip Hyde

ICS 300 Certificate

Lt Col Dick and Capt Tricia Sargent Certificate ofAppreciation for five Years Outstanding Service: Dickserved as O Ride Coordinator, and Tricia served as leadPublic Affairs Officer andAirwaves editor.

Jason Rew and Todd Gamber Certificate ofAppreciation for Outstanding Service, Todd forinitiating Glass Cockpit instruction, and both forimplementing the training.


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CHRISTMAS GREETING AND FAREWELL FROM PUBLIC AFFAIRS


December 25, 2010

Dear Jeffco Squadron Colleagues

and CAP Friends,

We on the Public Affairs Staff wish you the best in all your endeavors. We thank

you for responding to our requests for articles, your patience when we take your photo,and your indulgence when we send out the newsletter a little late. Over the years, I havemade every effort to improve the quality of all we do as we know our work reflects the

quality of squadron we represent. You are the best!

As your Airwaves editor and lead Public Affairs Officer, I leave Civil AirPatrol with happy memories of SAREXs, meetings, parties--especially the Change ofCommand, and some regret that we could not do more--and for the team there is more todo.Time and timing are always problems in a busy life.

I have so enjoyed writing biographies of squadron members and getting to knowsuch hard-working, dedicated, and talented men and women as you are. I especiallyenjoyed working with 2d Lt Arif Gezalov, whose talent and reliability he neverspared.His photos have enlivened the newsletter. I will miss working with 2d Lt ToddSainer,and 2d Lt Luc Moens, and I will especially miss working with my mentor, MajBruce Hertelendy, whose good humor, steady advice, friendship, leadership,and vastexperience have been so helpful over the past five years.Wow! What great people.

I now move on to a new business enterprise with Dick, writingand re-writing my history books--that have been on the shelffor these past five years--and writing an occasional op-ed for

the media.I will miss you all! Please stay in touch.

Merry Christmas,

Tricia

P.S.Thanks to all the Airwaves Contributors, p. 12

Capt Patricia Sargent is the

creator and editor ofAirwaves.

Please check out past issues

on the web site.

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FINAL ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS

Maj Brian Smiley Maj Bruce Hertelendy

2nd Lt Luc Moens, PAO

2d Lt Todd Sainer, PAO

2Lt Arif Gezalov, PAO

Capt Mike LinnCapt Ed OBrien

Capt Paul Carter

Capt Sy Jenkins

2d Lt Lt Dennis Mercer

Many Thanks to All!

1Lt Todd Bachmann Capt Jason Rew

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1Lt Todd Gamber 2d Matt Robertson Lt Col Dick Sargent Capt Patricia SargentPAO

PhotographsbyArifGezalovandCap

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Special Recognition and Appreciation

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! HAPPY BIRTHDAYKarl Feth

Sid SalehJohn RhoadesScott Tippett

Producing a newsletter entails gaining information, researching the Internet for in-depthinformation, editing content to fit the format, researching ranks and other details, takingphotos and relying on others to send their photos, searching the archives for the best phototo show the subject at his/her best, formatting page styles including: banner, headlines,birthdays, contact information, pagination, fillers, graphics, proofreading, and most

formidable of all, getting all the information into a package that can be sent in the email.

Photos are the best way to acquaint members with officers and other members. Photos onthe previous page were taken by Arif Gezalov and me. Between the two of us, every one is amovie star. A special thanks to the following people who have contributed to the success ofthis award-winning newsletter:

Maj Brian Smiley,RMR Aerospace Education Officer and RMR Deputy Chief of Staff. Readhis poignant Tribute to Capt Sam Streger, p. 32d Lt Dennis Mercer,Tribute to Capt Sam Streger, p. 4

Col Ed Phelka, never neglects a request for an article, p. 10Capt Jennifer Kaufman, whose patience with proof reading is outstanding, Greeting, p. 7

Capt Paul Carter, whose ARCHER article is on p. 5

Lt.Col Dick Sargent, for careful proofreading over the years.

Maj Bruce Hertelendyfor faithful proofreading, articles, and professional advice. SeeTribute, p. 4 and 10

1st Lt Todd Bachmanfor his past AE articles and webmaster tasks.

Capt Mike Linn, whose professional articles over the years we appreciate

2d Lt Luc Moen, whose scientific articles have enriched the newsletter

Capt Ed OBrien, guest from Blacksheep Squadron, who frequently shares Heritageinformation. See November issue.

2d Lt Todd Sainer, for writing biographies

Capt Jason Rew, for Haiti article

Webmasters 1st LtTodd Gamber and 2d Lt Matt Robertson, easy to work with. Thanks!

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