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Nighthawk SquadronNewsletter-Civil Air Patrol

December 2012 Volume 1, Number 4

In This Issue

Civil Air Patrol History Nighthawk Composite

Squadron Participates

with Fill the Boot

Dentons McNattsupports Nighthawk

Squadron

Promotions Texas Wing

Headquarters to Host

an Open House

Parent Meeting Set Orientation Rides are

Successful in

December

Nighthawk SquadronHosts its Annual

Awards Banquet

Civil Air Patrol History

On December 8, I enjoyed listening to the early history as presented by ourSquadron Commander, Stephen Robertson. While I knew our history, tohear Commander Roberson speak, I felt a rekindled pride in Civil Air Patroland our role in history.

Civil Air Patrol began on December 1, 1941 and it quickly became involved

in combat operations off the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. Within weeks of theU. S. involvement in World War II, German submarines began sinking vitalships within sight of Americans standing off the East Coast.

Because the military lacked the necessary ships and aircraft to respond andthe attacks were so numerous and successful, the entire early war effort wasthreatened. At the insistence of the oil industry, the military decided to useCAPs civilian assistance as an experiment.

CAP was ultimately credited with sinking two German submarines,attacking 57, and reporting 173 to the military. In addition, CAP found 325survivors of submarine attacks. CAP also performed other vital missionssuch as search and rescue, border patrol, forest fire patrol, target towing,courier/cargo flights, and other essential tasks.

Since the end of World War II, CAP has become a valuable non-profit,public service organization chartered by Congress. It is now an auxiliary ofthe U. S. Air Force, charged with providing essential emergency,operational and public services to communities and states. In addition CAPperforms services nationwide for the federal government and the military.

I am thankful that I am able to be a part of this great organization. As Ilook to 2013, I think it is appropriate to ask what part can I play incontributing to the mission of our squadron? As each of you begin to thinkof your own resolutions for 2013, perhaps you can begin to set goals abouthow you can also play a greater role within Nighthawk CompositeSquadron. Happy New Year.


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Cadet Weekly Meeting

Schedule NighthawkComposite Squadron

Week 1-PT-Wear

Squadron t-shirt andBlack shorts

Week 2-Emergency

Services Wear BDUs

Week 3-Character

Development/Leadership Wear BDUs

Week 4- Aerospace

Education-Wear Blues

Week 5- Cadets Choice

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Dates to Remember:

LESA-South26-31 December

Drill Day12 January 2013

SAREX16-17 February 2013

Wing Conference10-13 April 2013

NighthawkComposite Squadron Participates with FillThe Boot.

Thank you to each cadet who volunteered on December 15 and 16.Cadets spread out through Dentons Golden Triangle Mall to collect

money to help in offsetting expenses for the squadron. In addition, itis also a great opportunity for cadets to publicize NighthawkComposite Squadron. A big thank you to each of you whovolunteered.

We raised over $3,800, making this event more successful than bothFill the Boot fundraisers in 2011. Major Robertson and Lt ColHerkert are pleased to announce that cadet participants will receive a$50 activity scholarship for each shift they worked last weekend. The

money can be used as reimbursement for any CAP activity costing$25 or more. You must seek reimbursement on a CAPF 108 bySeptember 1, 2013. Just note "Dec. 2012 FTB fundraiser" on the 108.

These funds will go for critical activities, such as van fuel,

national/wing/group/squadron activities and scholarships.


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Executive Staff:

Commander:

Cadet Capt. Daniel

Bishop

Deputy Commander:

2nd

Lt. Jordan Caldwell

Executive Officer:2

ndLt. Teresa Schofield

Contact Me:[email protected] Affairs OfficerJoseph Grant, C/CMSgt

Dentons McNatt Supports NighthawkComposite

Squadron

Jim McNatt, a local automobile dealer, is excited to partner withNighthawk Composite Squadron. Nighthawk is selling raffle tickets

and 100% of the money raised goes to Nighthawk CompositeSquadron. After the first $20 of tickets are sold, then a cadet can put$1 of every $2 toward their CAP account. Money in this account can

be used for future CAP expenses including encampment, gliding,national activities etc.

The winner of the raffle will have their choice of a BRAND NEW caror truck from one of the Jim McNatt Auto Group dealerships.

They can choose a brand new Honda, Toyota, Scion, Chevrolet, Buickor GMC vehicle with an MSRP of $25,000 or less. The McNatt AutoGroup even pays the tax, title and license on the vehicle. The winner

does not need to be present to win, but must be over the age of 18.

Congratulations to Nighthawks DecemberPromotions!

Congratulations to the following cadets who were promoted inDecember:

Airman: Christian Greanead, Zachary Potts, Alexander Vanover &

Noah Morris, Devin E EngeldingerA1C: Brayden Dragoo, Joshua BlockSrA: Audra Milbitz & Grant Wilson


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SSgt: Austin LangleyTSgt: Michael Arthur, Jordan Blankenship & Ryan CarterMSgt: Austin Alberts & Caroline PersoniusChief: Joseph Grant, Austin, Seth and Jordan PeralezCapt & Earhart Award: Daniel Bishop

Texas Wing Headquarters to Host an Open House

Mark your calendars: Saturday, 16 March, Open House at the newWing Headquarters in Nacogdoches (OCH). Plan to come visit yournew HQ building, meet airport officials and city and country officials.

Parent Meeting Scheduled

A Parent Meeting has been set for January 14 at 8:15 p.m. at theHangar.

Orientation Rides Are Successful in December

On December 29, six cadets from the Nighthawk Composite Squadronwere given the chance to take an orientation flight. One of the greatest

benefits that the Civil Air Patrol provides are cadet orientation rides.At different times throughout the year, cadets are invited to participatein up to five free orientation flights for both powered aircraft orgliders.

Cadet Michael Arthur flew with pilot Bill Mellett. Cadets PeterHanssen and Joseph Grant flew with pilot Arno Leuthardt, and CadetsJason Rudduck and Katy Welch flew with Pilot Mark Hammack.After a preflight inspection with their respective CAP pilot, the cadetswere off.

There was a planned stop to change seats in Gainesville MunicipalAirport in Gainesville, Texas, This will be a flight I will alwaysremember and I think it is really awesome to fly in a 182 and theweather was perfect. said cadet Peter Hansen CAP Pilot ArnoLeuthardt commented to his two cadets that he, hoped each of the

cadets enjoyed their flights and the blue skys.


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Nighthawk Composite Hosts its Annual Squadron

Awards Banquet

The Nighthawk Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol TexasWing recently held its annual awards banquet to recognize the effortsof its members during 2012.

The buffet dinner was hosted by Commander Steve Robertson and Lt.Col Bryce Herkert. The dinner featured an excellent dinner and wasattended by most of the members of the squadron.

The Following Awards were presented on December 8.

Fundraising Award: 3rd place Austin Langley, 2nd place RobertSellers,1st place Jordan Blankenship

PT challenge: We've previously listed this, but might mention thosewho received the Presidential Fitness Award: Ryan Carter, AndrewCobos, Matthew Gregory and Audra Milbitz

Outstanding Participation Award: Jordan Peralez

Sharpest Cadet of the Year: Mathew Rowe

Solo Wings: Jordan Caldwell

Grapevine AMBUCS Community Service Award: Daniel BishopDenton Elks Club Community Service Award and $100 scholarship:

Jordan Caldwell

Denton Hi Noon Lions Club Community Service Award and $50scholarship:Katy WelchDenton American Legion "Americanism" Award: Caroline PersoniusRotary Club of Denton Community Service Award: Daniel Bishop

Cadet of the Quarter: 1) Bryce Giacumakis, 2) Austin Alberts, 3)Caroline Personius, 4) Austin Grant


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Flight Staff Leader of the Year: Jordan Caldwell

Support Staff Cadet of the Year: Austin Grant

Officer of the Year for Cadet Programs: Bryce Herkert

ES Officer of the Year: Air: Arno Leuthardt and Russ Keith. Ground:Jared Cryer and Albert Welch

Zonta Award to Outstanding Female Cadet of the Year: TeresaSchofield

VFW Award for an Outstanding Officer: Daniel BishopVFW Award for an Outstanding NCO: Katy Welch and JordanPeralez

AFSA Award for the Outstanding Cadet NCO of the Year: CarolinePersonius and Austin GrantAFA Award for the Unit Cadet of the Year: Teresa Schofield

Cadet of the Year: Teresa SchofieldSenior Member of the Year: Steve Robertson

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