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NCR News March 2009 Page 1

Citizens Serving Communities: Above and BeyondNorth Central Region NewsVolume 2009 March

Col Steve Kuddes

Commander, North Central RegionOur new motto for 2009 is "Proactive and Ready".According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Proactive is defined as"pro-reactive: acting in anticipation of future problems, needs orchanges."

As we approach spring time (finally) it is becoming apparent that wewill likely be responding to flooding situations as we did last year.

Minnesota and North Dakota appear the most likely to be affected but as we know, our weathercan be unpredictable and late winter blizzards are quite normal for us.

We need to make sure our resources are ready to respond and even though youre Wing maynot be directly affected, be ready to assist long DR missions in our other Wings. We need to beproactive and ready.

There is much emphasis placed on the New Madrid Fault area of our Region when thinkingabout disaster planning. This is mainly for the Missouri Wing but there can be collateral effectsfor other Wings in our Region. The re-routing of traffic and displacement of people can directlyaffect us as with the Gulf hurricanes a few years ago. We are all aware of the violent weatherwe experience in the heartland with thunderstorms and tornadoes so we still must be prepared.But what other disaster lurk in our area waiting to happen? How many of you know of thedanger under Yellowstone Lake?

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I have formed a team to evaluate our potential for disasters in the North Central Region and the resources we haveavailable to handle them. They will be looking at the training we have as well as the aircraft and vehicles to ensurethat we can respond completely and safely when called upon. There will be suggestions which I will share with you

In this Issue:

NCR Leaders Participate Legislative Day Activities

Wings prepare for and respond to emergencies

News and Updates from the Wings of North Central Region


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Proactive and Ready from Page 1

I have formed a team to evaluate our potential for disasters in the North Central Region and theresources we have available to handle them. They will be looking at the training we have aswell as the aircraft and vehicles to ensure that we can respond completely and safely whencalled upon. There will be suggestions which I will share with you and especially with the Wingcommanders to ensure our total mission readiness and safety. But I also feel that it is

imperative to include the Liaison Region commander and his staff in this process. They haveseen first hand our mission readiness status and are very qualified to assist in makingsuggestions for our mission readiness also.

Proactive is the word that I want all of our members to get used to in NCR. Whether it ismission readiness or safety, we need to look straight ahead and see what we need to do beforeit happens. Anticipate what may happen or be capable of happening and be prepared. Wecan't predict all of the disasters but we can be ready to help. We will train and respond for all ofour missions and we will do it safely at all times.

The days of just reacting after the fact are in the past in this Region. No matter what mission we

are called upon to perform, whether it is emergency services, cadet programs or aerospaceeducation, we will be ready, willing and able to perform at the highest level possible.

Former NCR Commander Recovering From InjuriesCol Kevin SliwinskiGovernment Relations Officer, Minnesota Wing

Col. Gerald Quilling, past Minnesota Wing Commander and North CentralRegion Commander is recovering from a serious slip on the ice. He has beenin and out of the hospital. He is currently recovering in the Chapel View CareCenter Room 276, 615 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins, MN 55343. Cards and

well wishes can be sent to the Center.

Please keep Col. Quilling and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Photos from this issue of NCR News are available fordownload at the NCR Photo Album hosted at the Region

PAOs Resources and Training Website:


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62 year Minnesota CAP member and war hero diesCapt Richard SprousePublic Affairs Officer, Group 2 Minnesota Wing

A 62-year member of the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patroland World War II hero has died.

Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Krause (pictured) a member of the

Mankato Composite Squadron, passed away on February 24,2009. He was 87.

Lt Col Krause joined CAP in 1946 after serving in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater of operations during WWII. He wasone of the C-47 pilots that flew critically needed supplies over"The Hump," a dangerous 530-mile long passage over theHimalayan Mountains where nearly 1,000 men and 600 planeswere lost.

The planes were often loaded to twice their normal capacity.

We always think of the P-51 fighters and B-17 bombers as

planes that won WWII, said Lt. Col John Barsness, MinnesotaGroup 4 commander. What would we have done without the C-47 cargo planes and the brave men that flew them?

Lt Col Barsness had the honor and privilege of hearing Krauseshare his wartime experiences during an Experimental Aircraft

Association Banquet 2004.

Ken held the audience spellbound as he told us how his plane was shot down and how he attempted anemergency landing to save a wounded crewmembers life. Unfortunately the crewmember died. Only at the end ofthe story did Ken mention he did all of this after being badly injured and wounded himself.

First Lieutenant Earl Isaacs, a long-time member of Mankato Squadron, said CBI is largely an unknown part of a

much larger war to most Americans and CAP members.

"Flying The Hump required perfect navigation; plenty of C-47s and their crews were lost carrying provisions to theChinese army fighting the Japanese, Isaacs said.

CBI is a part of WWII that is not heard much of these days. We were honored to have had Ken Krause around totell the story of these brave airmen.

Krause flew 72 missions over The Hump. Among his many military awards are two Distinguished Flying Crossesand the Purple Heart.

He served as Commander of the Mankato Squadron as well as a Group Commander in Minnesota Wing.

His wife, Dolores of Mankato; two sons; seven grandchildren; and one sister survive Ken. His parents, first wife and

other family members preceded him in death.

The Standard Oil Company employed Krause for 31 years. He and Dolores owned and operated the Nor-V-Gen OilCompany for 20 years.

Lt Col Krause was also a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, CBI Veterans Association, Veterans ofForeign Wars, American Legion, the Air Force Association, and Rotary Club of Mankato.


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Commanders Meet with Legislators

Cadets Hoffman, Cox and Esari-Jones meet with MinnesotaSenator Amy Klobuchar during the 2009 Legislative Day.

Kansas Wing Commander, Col Regena Aye meets with aLegislative Staffer during the 2009 Legislative Day.

On Feb 26th, the organizations 52 wing and eight region commanders, as well as youth involved in the cadetprogram, met with congressmen and their staffs in Washington, D.C., on how CAPs primary missions search and

rescue, emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs have made a difference in theircommunities during fiscal year 2008.

Highlights of CAPs missions in 2008 include emergency services and homeland security. CAP members providedmore than 18,700 man-hours during ground and air missions after Hurricane Ike slammed into Texas last fall. Inaddition, CAP aircraft simulated potential threats to the nations capital during Falcon Virgo missions. NationalCapital Wing and Congressional Squadron Cessna 182s flew more than 150 hours acting as targets to support theground and air forces that protect the nation's capital.

Our legislators, and the citizens they represent, are CAPs stakeholders, said CAP National Commander Maj.Gen. Amy S. Courter. We want them to know what an incredible job CAP volunteers are doing in their communitiesboth in the air and on the ground.

Legislative Day was conducted in conjunction with the Winter National Board meeting held from Feb. 27-28 at theMarriott Crystal City in Arlington, Va. The CAP National Board consists of 69 members representing each state,Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, within the organizations eight regions. The board is CAPs policy-makingarm and, in conjunction with the CAP Board of Governors, proposes amendments to the governing constitution andbylaws.

Col John Mais, Col Regena Aye and Col Steve Kuddesprepare for the 2009 Legislative Day.

Col Sheila Waldorf and Col Ron Scheitzach listen to apresentation during preparations for the 2009 Legislative

Day.


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Members from the North Dakota Wing met with RepresentativesLt Col Troy KrabbenhoftPublic Affairs Officer, North Dakota Wing

The North Dakota Wing Commander Col Karl Altenburgalong with the C/Col Heidi Klein of the Grand Forkssquadron who is the North Central Region Cadet AdvisoryCouncil Chair and C/SSgt Bjorn Altenburg from the 119thANG Cadet squadron met with their federal legislators onFeb 26

thin conjunction with CAPs Legislative Day...

The team met with Congressman Earl Pomeroy to discussthe Civil Air Patrols size and capabilities they have tosupport the state of ND.

Col Altenburg respectfully requested the 4.4 million dollarsthat was allocated to the Civil Air Patrol and slashed fromthe budget, be restored. Pomeroy agreed the CAP is acost effective entity to the Air Force and to the State ofNorth Dakota.

C/Col Klein also prepared and presented a speech toCongressman Pomeroy and he was very impressed.

The members from ND went over plans and preparation on their vital role in the upcoming months for flood fightingefforts due to the record snow falls in Dec of 2008. Every year the CAP integrates with the Department ofEmergency Services to show our dedication and professionalism as we act our many roles in our states springflooding issues.

The members went on to meet with Senator Kent Conrads office and met with Senator Byron Dorgan with thesame request. Senator Dorgan is also an aviation enthusiast with having a private pilot license himself. He thoughtthe CAP was a great compliment to the State of ND and a good feeder program with all the Aviation institutions inthe state.

He was referring to the two flying Air Force bases, a flying Air National Guard base, and flying Army Guard posts,along with one of the most prestigious aviation schools the University of ND Aerospace program. The meeting withthe state representatives went very well and the message from members of ND was heard and appreciated.

Minnesota Wing Leaders Meet with Legislators

Minnesota Wing Commander Col Tom Theis and Wing Government Relations Officer Col Kevin Sliwinski met withMinnesota Congressmen Tim Walz and Erik Paulsen where they discussed a variety of issue of importance to theorganization.

Col Theis with Representative Erik Paulsen & Col Sliwinski. Col Sliwnski and Representative Tim Walz with Col Theis.

From left to right C/Col Heidi Klein, Congressman Earl Pomeroy,

C/SSgt Bjorn Altenburg and North Dakota Wing Commander ColKarl Altenburg.


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Missouri Wing responds to ice stormsCapt. Eric DeanCommander, Laclede CountyComposite Squadron

andMaj. David A. MillerPublic Affairs Officer, Missouri Wing

More than 30 members stepped up Jan. 30th whenthe State Emergency Management Agency called onthe Missouri Wing to provide disaster relief toresidents of Dunklin County, specifically the city ofMalden, after an ice storm paralyzed several countiesin southern Missouri earlier in the week.

The Civil Air Patrol response including six groundteams from Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Malden,

Springfield and St. Louis. Mission base wasestablished at Malden High School, where powerinitially was provided only by generators.

Members set up residence in the schools library andused the Junior ROTC room for briefings andplanning. A communications room was set up in theteachers lounge. The high school also served as thecommunitys shelter.

Under the initial direction of incident commander Lt.Col. Randy Fuller, commander of the Missouri StateLegislative Squadron, and then under the subsequent

direction of on-scene incident commander Lt. Col.Carolyn Rice, Gateway Senior Squadroncommander, the ground teams worked long hoursproviding shelter assistance, distributing reliefmaterial, identifying those who might need medicalassistance, and providing door-to-door health andwellness checks of Malden residences.

After more than four days without power, the groundteams found many houses vacant and informedremaining residents of the shelter facilities set up inthe high school. They also distributed disaster flyersprovided by the mayors office.

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Although no major medical problems presented, twoCAP members actions proved particularlynoteworthy in what could have escalated into amedical emergency.

Cadet Master Sgt. Timothy Shelby of the Laclede

County Composite Squadron came across a familyhuddled inside a house with no electricity anddiscovered an elderly woman on a breathing machinedangerously low on oxygen. Recognizing that withoutpower she could run out of oxygen, Shelbyimmediately reported the problem to his team leader,Capt. Eric Dean, who put the call out over the radioas a medical request.

Capt. Angie Peterson, commander of the SpringfieldRegional Composite Squadron and also a nurse aswell as the missions medical officer, heard the calland hurried to the location to assist. She quicklysized up the situation and within minutes had oxygenen route to the residence.

Electrical crews worked diligently night and day,slowly returning power to damaged sections of thestate. By Feb. 1 almost 35 percent of the power hadbeen restored to Malden. Ground teams began toslowly work out into the surrounding and more ruralareas, a process limited by the enormous amount ofdowned power lines and trees.

It looks like a war zone, said Capt. Tim Mohr,ground branch director and commander of St. LouisComposite Squadron 1, referring to the 1 to 2 inchesof ice covering everything, the destroyed tops of mosttrees, miles of broken utility and telephone poles, andwires down everywhere. The safety of ground teamsis paramount; we consider all downed lines as live,Mohr said.

Later that day, an aircrew consisting of pilot Lt. Col.Keith Monteith and observer Maj. Linda McCullough,both from the Gateway squadron, flew out of Spirit ofSt. Louis Airport in Chesterfield and landed at CapeGirardeau to pick up scanner 1st Lt. Rita LaVanchy ofthe Trail of Tears Composite Squadron. The threethen proceeded with an aerial photo damage

assessment of the cities of Sikeston, Kennett andMalden that yielded more information on howwidespread the ice storm damage was.

The day earlier, an early morning mission from Spiritof St. Louis Airport was attempted but ultimatelyscrubbed because of poor weather over CapeGirardeau and Malden. Pilot Capt. Mike Smith,commander of the Mid Rivers Senior Squadron,observer Lt. Col. Dan Ranson of Missouri WingHeadquarters and scanner 2nd Lt. B.J. Lange of theMid Rivers squadron were clearly frustrated as theystood in the warm sunshine of a clear day inChesterfield, unable to take off because of theweather over southeast Missouri.

Capt. Tommy Shepard, commander of the BootheelComposite Squadron in Malden, was directly affectedby the ice storm. He not only organized thecommunitys shelter but also stayed in it himself,since his own home lacked power.

Shepard, who worked closely with Maldens mayorand director of emergency management throughoutthe disaster, said I felt a strong responsibility to doas much as possible to help where needed. Mycadets separated and went out with the ground

teams since they were the ones familiar with thearea.

After the sorties, all CAP members came together tohelp me take care of the people in the shelter. I amso very proud to be associated with these CAPmembers. They sat and listened to families and didas much as possible to make them as comfortable aspossible.

Mohr said, Ill tell you what impressed me. As soonas the power came back on (at the high school) theschool staff had their buffers out and were cleaning

the hallways and rooms. It looked like a hospital, likeschool was in session, the trash cans were allemptied and the floors were shiny.

These small towns sure do know how to cometogether during disasters like this.

And so do the members of the Missouri Wing.


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Minnesota WingTips March 2009 Page 9

North Dakota Members prepare for floodLt Col Troy KrabbenhoftPublic Affairs Officer, North Dakota Wing

The Red River valley is plagued with spring thaw and the potential annual flooding. This year the potential for theriver to hit flood stage is even more prevalent with record snow fall in December of 2008. The local officials arehoping for a mild thaw and low precipitation for the weeks to come. Regardless North Dakota Civil Air Patrol isready to lend a hand at all stages of the flood fight.

On March 7th members from the Fargo Red River Squadron, 119th ANG Cadet Squadron and the Grand ForksComposite Squadron participated in an aero photography mission. The targets selected are vital resources locatedclose to the river. There are also targets of local dams and low spots of the red river basin the will flood first.

The Emergency Services Officer 1st Lt. John Stadter took theplace of the customer today as he gave the assigned targetsto the Incident Commander Col Walt Vollmers.

1st Lt Stadter said the reason intended for this exercise is toget our air crews familiar with taking pictures and learning howto process the pictures for delivery to the customer.

When we are called to duty we will run the missions just as wehave trained. We will be ready, reliable and relevant to theNorth Dakota Department of Emergency Services and thelocal officials that will call us to action.

While pilots are readying their aircraft during pre-flight, 1st LtLynn Boese of the Grand Forks Composite Squadron

organizes her equipment to take photos of the requested targets. 1st Lt Boese is one or North Dakotas top aerialphotographers and has been on several missions for the state of North Dakota.

BREAKING NEWS: NCR Wings Called to Flood Duty

Members of the North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota wings have been called to duty to deal with theflooding in the Red River and in other northern areas of the region. The Red River borders North Dakota andMinnesota and is expected to crest on Saturday March 28

that 41 feet.

Disaster assessment flights are being conducted as well as ground teams filling sandbags in the Fargo area sinceTuesday March 24

th. South Dakota and Minnesota Wings are also conducting assessment flights.

A website has been set up with the latest updates, releases and images of the damage and members in action. Itcan be accessed at:

We will have complete coverage in the April Issue of NCR News.

NCR NEWS is the official newsletter of the North Central Region, Civil Air Patrol. The views expressed,either written or implied are not necessarily those of the U.S. Air Force or the Civil Air Patrol.

Submissions are welcome and can be sent to [email protected]

Col Steve Kuddes, Region Commander Major Al Pabon, Director of Public Affairs


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Beating the Winter BluesCapt Richard SprousePublic affairs Officer, Group 2 Minnesota Wing

Finding fun ways for the whole family to beat thewinter blues wasnt hard for 200 Minnesota Wingmembers of the Civil Air Patrol on March 7-8.

Wing members and their families had too manychoices for entertainment on what turned out to be asunny spring weekend during the annual Lock-Inand Volleyball Tournament held in St. Cloud.

Starting with a bevy of teams competing in avolleyball tournament in the morning, the day led toan evening and overnight of food, rock climbing,flight simulators, movies, games, swimming, dodgeball and shooting hoops at St. Cloud StateUniversitys state of the art student recreationcenter.

Smiling faces could be seen throughout the eventdedicated to building camaraderie among Wingmembers and families, and it appears that thismission was accomplished.

The goal of the event is to provide cadets, seniorsmembers and families from across the Minnesota Wingan opportunity to socialize and interact with each other ina safe, holistic environment, said 1

stLt Steven Parker,

organizer of the Lock-In portion of the event. It seemseveryone had a positive experience.

In the volleyball competition, cadets from VikingSquadron took top honors, with a cadet team from St. Croix Squadron finishing second. The Wing HeadquartersWing Nuts, a team of senior officers, finished third.

Congratulations to the more than 160 cadets who participated in the 19-team volleyball tournament, said Captain Laura Broker, organizer of thevolleyball competition, and thank you for all of your infectiousenthusiasm!

At the conclusion of the event on Sunday morning, it was a tired buthappy group.

Awesome. Excellent. It rocked were some of the words cadets usedto summarize their experience, as well as Well be back again nextyear!

More pictures from this years competition and lock-in can befound at:

http://www.mncap.org/pictures/2009/VBall_LockIn.cfm The Viking Squadron team is presented theirtrophy by Colonel Tom Theis, Minnesota

Wing commander.


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Minnesota Wing Commander Col Tom Theis presiding at the Group 3 Change of Command Ceremony with(l) Lt Col Tom Hollenhorst, Lt Col Dick Johnson and (r) Lt Col Mike Moen. Photo by 2d Lt Ruben Tahir

New Group Three Commander Installed1

stLt George Supan

Public Affairs Officer, Group 3

The hanger at North Hennepin Composite Squadron on March 3, 2009 was filled to capacity. CAP members werestanding in the hallway leading to the hanger.

Lt Col Michael Moen relinquished command of Group 3 and Lt Col Richard Johnson was given command of Group3 during the ceremonies.

Family, friend and CAP members arrived early at the Squadron inCrystal, MN. Filled the seating area, stood along the walls in the

hanger and others were in the hallway leading to the meeting area.

Lt Col Tom Hollenhorst, North Hennepin Squadron, Commander,who hosted and was the MC for the event welcomed family; friendsand CAP members along with a number of distinguish guests.

Lt Col Moen thanked the Group 3 members for their support over theyears of his time as Commander. He congratulated Lt Col Johnsonon accepting the position along with assuring the group of Lt ColJohnsons leadership abilities to carry on.

Lt Col Johnson accepted the command along with asking forcontinual support of the members to accomplish our three missions

of Aerospace, Emergency Services and the Cadet program.

Another very important part of the night was for Cadets to earn a new grade and be promoted while having ColTheis, other CAP members and their families in attendance.

The Squadron had promotions within the Cadet program. Lt Col Hollenhorst, honored and with assistance by familymembers who changed grade on 10 Cadets. One Cadet was so small in size, but big in pride, that Lt ColHollenhorst bent down low to return the Cadets salute.

Seeing the progression of the Cadets in one of the six squadrons that Lt Col Johnson is now in Command of inGroup 3, we know they will all achieve the CAP missions.

Col Tom Theis, Minnesota Wing, Commander,thanked Lt Col Moen for his services in leading

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Brovold assumes command ofMinnesota Wing's Group IICapt Richard SprousePublic Affairs Officer, Group II

Maj. Ryan Brovold(pictured) has beennamed commander ofGroup II of the MinnesotaWing of the Civil AirPatrol (CAP).

Group 2 includes 245CAP members fromAnoka, Crow Wing,Hutchinson, St. Cloud,and Wesota squadrons.

Brovold, who resides inBecker, had been serving as commander of the St.Cloud Composite Squadron before accepting the

Group II command.

According to National Headquarters a groupcommander represents the wing commander in theirgroup and is responsible for ensuring that objectives,policies, and operational directives are effectivelyexecuted within the group.

In addition to exercising command over the five unitsin Group II, Brovold will be expected to promote theobjectives and purposes of CAP by encouraging theachievement of established goals and programs byall units and by establishing new goals and programs

within the group in support of the objectives.

Brovold, 35, has been a CAP member sinceDecember 2001. He was named Minnesota Wing'ssquadron commander of the year in 2008. Also thatyear he received a community service award from theAir Force Association.

Brovold is a certified CAP Mission Pilot and GroundTeam Leader. His CAP specialty tracks includeOperations, Aerospace Education and ProfessionalDevelopment.

Brovold grew up in Erskine, Minn. He earned abachelor's degree in political science and a master'sdegree in technology/career technical education fromBemidji State University.

He also has a master's degree in space studies fromthe University of North Dakota where he's nowpursuing a PhD in educational leadership. He'scurrently the academic dean at Rasmussen Collegein St. Cloud.

St. Cloud Squadron gets newcommander

"Sir, I relinquish command."

"Sir, I assume command."

With those words, Major Ryan Brovold relinquishedcommand of the St. Cloud Composite Squadron ofthe Civil Air Patrol to Captain Blame Pierson in achange-of-command ceremony March 2 at the St.Cloud Armory.

Lt Col Mike Moen, Minnesota Wing vice commander,presided over the ceremony.

"One of the finest CAP traditions we have is theseamless passing of command from one squadroncommander to another," said Lt Col Moen.

"We celebrate the achievements of the outgoingcommander and we also know the dedicated seniorofficers, cadets, and family members of the St. CloudComposite squadron will carry on the tradition ofexcellence under the new commander."

Pierson, a CAP member since age 12, had previouslyserved as deputy commander of the squadronssenior members as well as a number of otherpositions in the squadron.

It takes a team to be a successful squadron so I ask

for the support and cooperation of every seniorofficer, cadet and parent in this squadron, Piersonsaid.

"I realize the importance of responsibilities and dutiesof the position I've been appointed to. As yourcommander, my responsibility and my promise to youis to provide an environment that allows everymember of this squadron to succeed. It is an honor toassume command of this squadron.


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Civil Air Patrol assists Missouri DOT on Bridge Project2d Lt Tom BakerPublic Affairs Officer, Springfield Regional Composite Squadron, Missouri Wing

The Missouri Department of Transportation requested the assistance of the Missouri Wing, Civil Air Patrol for trafficcontrol while demolition of a bridge over I-44 was in progress.

On February 21st and 22nd an overpass, crossing I-44, was demolished in

an ongoing highway project and the interstate had to be closed down fornearly 17 hours. In an effort to afford an alternate route, a detour had tobe established. This meant there would be many opportunities forexcessive traffic back up on several of the alternate routes.

To keep on top of the situation, a request was made for the Missouri Wingto fly a continuous pattern over the traveled areas. CAP would then notifyMODOT of any obvious traffic problems and the area they were occurringin. MODOT could then direct their attention to the problem area before itgot out of hand.

Major Jensen, Group 5 Commander, was the Incident Commander for themission, and had four pilots, three observers, three scanners and a radio operator on hand to perform the mission.

The pilots were Col Forester from Wing, Capt Hamilton, Capt Wyle and 1

st

Lt Kendrick. Mission Observers were LtCol Wiley, Maj Leonard and 2d Lt Henderson. Mission Scanners were Capt Hensen, 2d Lt Cunningham and CaptPotocki. Mission communications were handled by Capt Petersen.

At the end of the mission the wing received outstanding remarks from MODOT and the Green County EmergencyManagement.

Iowa Wing Cadets Explore Worlds Fastest Business JetCapt Jay NewellDes Moines Metro Cadet Squadron, Iowa Wing

Members the Des Moines Metro Cadet Squadron got a

first-hand look at the new Citation X business jet,considered to be the worlds fastest civilian aircraft. Intouring the airplane, they also received a lesson in thevalue of determination.

Townsend Aviations chief pilot, Bill Wagner, invited thecadets to see the aircraft at its home base of Des MoinesInternational Airport.

After lighting up the digital displays in the cockpit,Wagner outlined his own career in aviation. He startedout flying model airplanes as a young man in CedarRapids. He went on to become a Navy fighter pilot, flew

86 missions in Viet Nam, and then started a career as aflight instructor and corporate pilot. He now has over 17,000 hours logged, and is a Gold Seal flight instructor.

When I was in school I wasnt an A or even a B student, Wagner told the cadets. But the thing that got methrough was determination. I was determined to become a pilot.

The lesson of determination was eagerly received by the cadets, who plan careers of their own in aviation.


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Missouri members expand life-saving skillsCapt. Tim MohrEmergency Services Officer, Group II Missouri Wing

Forty cadets and senior members from six Group IIsquadrons worked on their life-saving skills Jan. 22 byattending a basic first aid class for initial certification orto renew their training.

The course, hosted by St. Louis Composite Squadron1 at the Missouri Air National Guard Base at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, was held in conjunctionwith Ground Team Member 3 familiarization andpreparatory training sessions conducted on threeThursday evenings in January for new cadet andsenior member GTM-3 trainees.

Its through courses such as this that our members can continuously improve their training and remain an assetfor our communities in times of need, said Maj. David A. Miller, Group II commander.

Weve certainly proven that with the Mississippi River flooding last spring and the recent ice storms in the

southeast part of the state.

The training course was taught by AmeriCorps St. Louis members who volunteered their time and service.

St. Paul trains to save lives in the cold1

stLt Paul Markegard

Emergency Services Officer St. Paul Composite Squadron Minnesota Wing

St. Paul Composite Squadron cadets andseniors again headed out into the cold winter formore emergency services training at theMinnesota National Guards Arden Hills Army

Training Site.

The mission? An ELT Search with 2 missingand possibly injured pilots.

The teams set out and independently and usingdirection finders, map and compass shotbearings of the signal. The teams usingtriangulation were able to narrow the search to asmall area near the reservoir. Team 2 was firstto arrive. Together they set up rope operationsand recovered both "pilots" who were found onsteep sandy/snowy terrain. Both ground teams

were in constant radio contact with missionbase giving regular progress reports.

Again we headed out into the weather and elements to practice our skills. We had a very good turn out. 20 cadetsand seniors braved the chill of February to spend 12 hours outside preparing to help people in need. An addedelement was tossed in at the last minute.

4 inches of new snow!

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Cold Weather Training continued from Page 14

The roads had not been plowed and 4 wheel drive was theorder of the day. Poor GT-1 was forced to march about a1/2 mile to the "scene" because ye old one wheel wonder

would not make it up the road. But they did it! I never heardone complaint. We got some tough cadets.

We practiced radio direction finding, lines searches, hastysearches, 1st aid (c/Lt. Fox was most honored to wear a C-collar during his rescue) and our now infamous RADAAskills. We also divided up into teams and built improvisedshelter using what we had at the time.

Team DeMuse/Fox managed to construct a small log cabin.Most did the standard lean-too with tarp/poncho style.

This was again very successful. But it could not have beendone with out the help of seniors who also give there time tohelp the cadets.

Lt. Leif who always has good ideas and remains positive nomatter what. Lt. Phar who is our newest GT leader. Andtwo new seniors. SM. Niemann who brought cookingequipment (something I totally forgot in January) making adinner that all but disappeared.

SM. Sebesta whose electronic skills saved the day when we"hot wired" the ELT in 10 degree weather. Solving out

Technical Difficulties. He also volunteered his expertise inelectronics to rehab our equipment. A very special thanksfor that!

Sioux Falls Squadron Marches in St. Patricks Day Parade

Members of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron marched in the annual St.Patricks Day Parade held in downtown Sioux Falls.

The honor guard marched in the parade with the flags behind the squadronsbanner in the event, while the newest CAP vehicle with additional membersfollowed. The event which attracts thousands of parade goers in the region.

The event is really a great opportunity for us to practice, and also gainpublic recognition for our organization, said 1Lt. Lori Anderson, thesquadron Public Affairs Officer.

The event which attracts thousands of parade goers in the region.

SAFETY FIRST!!!! Ground team members negotiating icyterrain at the Arden Hills National Guard Training Site.

A simulated victim being cared for until medical aid arrives.


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Its Time for Encampment!

Each year many of the wings in North Central Region conduct an activity known as anencampment.

These week long training experiences have been referred to as the most meaningful training aCAP Cadet can receive and accomplish several important objectives for our cadets. These are:

Applying what cadets have learned in the cadet program at the home squadron in a

Leadership Laboratory Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the capabilities and missions of the

Civil Air Patrol and the US Air Force Provides changes for cadets and seniors to learn, grow and excel in a dynamic

environment

CAP Encampments have been held literally since the beginnings of the Cadet Program andwhile different wings use different models and have many varied traditions there is one constant;to provide an outstanding week of learning, growth and fun for our cadets.

Completion of an encampment is a requirement for the Mitchell Award and for participation in

National Cadet Special Activities.

We have provided information on this years encampments in the region on page ____. For thelatest information please go to the respective encampment websites.

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Minnesota Wing CadetEncampment

Dates: 20-27 June 2009Location: Camp Ripley, MN (Near Brainerd)

Website:http://www.mncap.org/cp/11ctg/Commander: Major Josh [email protected]

Basic cadet applications will be accepted beginningin early April. There are still some slots open forsenior member staff positions

Minnesota Wing conducts an activity for encampmentgraduates called the Staff Development Squadron(SDS).

The SDS is a physically and mentally challengingweek that focuses on enhancing the leadership skillsof selected cadets with the goal of preparing thesecadets for positions on an encampment staff or for aleadership position at their home squadron.

To be eligible a cadet must have graduated from anencampment. More information is available athttp://mncap.org/cp/11ctg/sds.cfm

Missouri Wing Cadet Encampment

Dates: 21-27 June 2009Location: Camp Clark, MO (Near Nevada, MO)

Website:http://mocapsgf.net/1ctg/Commander: Major Julie Oldham

[email protected]

Applications are being accepted for senior memberstaff positions.

Information for basic attendees including applicationprocedures, equipment lists, reporting procedures,

etc will be announced in early April. The cost ofencampment for all cadets will be $125

Nebraska Wing Cadet Encampment

Dates: 26 July 1 August 2009

Location: Camp Ashland, NE (Near Lincoln, NE)Website:http://www.newg-cap.org/encampment/index.htmCommander: Lt Col David [email protected]

Applications for cadet and senior staff are beingaccepted as well as for basic cadets.

Joint Dakota Encampment

Dates: 10 - 19 July 2009Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD (near Rapid City, SD)Website:http://cadets.ndcap.org/JDCLE/index.htmlFacebook Group:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27501964564Commander: Lt Col Michael [email protected]

This is an Emergency Services themed encampment.We will be living in base Airmen's quarters, eating at

the Bandit Inn dining hall, and taking advantage ofthe various facilities on base.

We will do staff training on Friday July 9, with CadetBasics arriving on Saturday the 10th and everybodyheading for home on Sunday the 19th.

The cost for cadets to attend will be $125.


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Training for that moment whenevery second countsBy Val PagetSoaring Society of America

This article was forwarded to NCR News by Lt Col RogerBrogren of Minnesota Wing. It shows how good trainingcan prepare you for an emergency situation. It was

originally published on the AOPAs Website. Editor.

When an emergency occurs in flight, three skills arein great demand: situational awareness, creativeproblem solving, and energy management. Onedoesnt have to be flying a large aircraft with 155people over a crowded urban environment torecognize the value of developing these skill sets.

Piloting an Airbus 320, US Airways Capt. Chesley B.Sully Sullenberger made a successful emergencylanding on the Hudson River after the loss of enginepower essentially turned the airliner into a giant

glider. This was not his first glider landing. Along withthousands of hours as pilot in command and a careeras a safety expert, the captain holds a glider rating.

A spokesman for US Airways said that it is difficult forditching to be replicated in a flight simulator.According to media reports, a US Airways pilot whohas flown the A320, said that the chances of ditchingare rare and that pilots dont routinely practice themaneuver beyond ground school.

Caught by deteriorating weather over un-landableterrain, this pilot chose a lake as the safest landingoption. Glider pilots in Sweden, where lakes andbogs are more common than farm fields, refinedwater landing techniques and shared them with theworld. While rare, most glider pilots are confident intheir abilities to water land with minimal risk ordamage.

Glider pilots develop a unique situational awareness.Glider instructors drill their students about landingdecisions: At 2,000 feet agl, out of glide range, pick aspot. At 1,500 feet agl, commit to that spot. Gliderpilots train to think outside the box. If a river is thebest solution, they can immediately commit to landingthere before too much altitude is lost.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danny Sorenson, who instructsin F-16s, is a glider pilot. He stated, As a result of myglider training, Im always thinking, Where can I landthis thing? He also noted that during his F-16training, simulated flame-outs were never a problemfor him, Its instinctive, he said. Id just fly mypattern and glide in.

Instincts like this save precious seconds. WhenSullenberger took the controls, the aircraft was aglider, at 3,200 feet over New York City.

Mountain flying can be the ultimate test of stick andrudder skills, especially when getting home is indoubt.

Mark Montague, a captain currently flying 767-757sfor United Airlines and a certificated flight instructor-glider (CFIG), observed, Glider flying promotes thesort of informed self-reliance that is essential insuccessfully handling any emergency.

Having taken off, a glider pilot is of course obligatedto land aren't we all? but can't count on havingthe option of diverting to an alternate or of delayingthe landing. It doesn't matter how turbulent it is onfinal, or how vicious the crosswinds might be; the

landing must be accomplished. Gliding is full ofopportunities such as this to test oneself, tounblinkingly measure one's ability against one's self-confidence.

In a glider, every landing is a dead stick approach.Energy management is everything. Pilots carryenergy in the form of speed and altitude. Theres onlya finite amount of energy to use before the plane willland. The goal is to keep enough speed in the turns,pull spoilers to dissipate the energy, use groundeffect, and touch down exactly as planned.

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More wind than expected? Cut the approach short.More altitude than needed? Slip it in. Stall-spins aremore likely if a pilot panics. Learning to deal withenergy issues gives the pilot the confidence to faceemergencies with equanimity. With practice, effectiveenergy management becomes instinctive and gives

pilots a real edge in emergencies.

Glider training provides real insight as to exactly howand why an aircraft flies. As compared to most otherheavier-than-air aircraft, a sailplane is large for itsspeed. The dimensions of the glider are not negligiblewhen compared to the radius of a curved flight path.This means that in maneuvering flight, the variousparts of the airframe are moving with markedlydifferent speeds and directions, Montague stated.Because of this, a glider exaggerates all the subtlenuances of aircraft handling: adverse aileron yaw, thetendency to overbank in turns, the penalty for poorcoordination of the controls, and so on.

A good grounding in these details is worth its weightin gold when a pilot is suddenly faced with the needto operate at the very edge of the envelope or to doanything that falls outside of the canned profilespracticed in the simulator.

For more information about soaring and soaringoperations in your area, see The Soaring Society ofAmericas Web site.

Minnesota Wing members attendSquadron Leadership School1ST Lt George SupanPublic Affairs Officer, Group 3 Minnesota Wing

In the early morning on February 28, 2009, with thetemperature 22 degrees, 6 members of the DuluthComposite Squadron headed south 160 miles toLake Elmo Composite Squadron, located east of St.Paul, MN, for a two-day Squadron LeadershipSchool.

The scope of the program is leaders are individualswho possess a freedom of mind enabling them tothink creatively. This seminar begins with adiscussion about what constitutes creative thinking.

20 Civil Air Patrol members from squadronsthroughout the state came together for theprofessional development program. The members

were from Anoka, Duluth, Mankato, North Hennepin,St Cloud, St Croix, Valley and Viking Squadrons.Having a diverse group from different areas andbackgrounds added to the value of the two-days.

Leaders rely on their staff to manage programs andhelp them make decisions. CAP officers performimportant missions for America. Sometimes peopleslives are on the line.

The presenters were the best in the State and sharedtheir experiences along with the course materialthroughout the days.

Col Steve Miller, former MN Wing,Commander, shared information about beingwing commander.

Lt Col Charlotte Miller, MN Wing, Chief ofStaff Mission Support, added informationfrom her employment.

Lt Col Tom Kettell, former MN Wing, ViceCommander, who does professionaldevelopment across the Country, enlightenedus.

Lt Col Mike Moen, Group 3 Commander andMN Wing, Director of ProfessionalDevelopment, identified how each CAP

member is impacted through what we do andsay.

Capt David Yost, Commander, St. CroixComposite Squadron, identified howsquadrons fit into and are the heart of CAP.

Capt David Mansheffer, Anoka CompositeSquadron, Professional Development Officer,shared how important senior members are

Maj David Kenan, Maj. Don Sorenson, andCapt Stefan Sylvander, coordinated the teamof talented presenters.

To lead, you need the ability to make your ideas

clear to others and to arrange your thoughts in a waythat persuades subordinates, peers, and superiors.

Each attendee will be a better Officer and Leader intheir respective squadrons.

Lt Col Mike Moen and Maj David Kenan presentedcertificates to the class on the finial day.


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Sioux Falls Squadron Assists at Air Guard Easter Egg Hunt1

stLt Lori Anderson

Public Affairs Officer, South Dakota Wing

Even though there was still remaining traces of snow on the ground, theSouth Dakota Air National Guard Family Programs Easter Egg Huntwas held recently.

The current weather conditions didnt allow the hunt to be held outside,but inside the Headquarters of the South Dakota Air National Guard, thecafeteria was decorated with bright Easter decorations, assisted bymembers of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron.

Members of the squadron hung decorations, set up the games, andmanned fun stations for the Air Guard families during the event.

I really enjoy being here and helping out, said CAP Cadet ColonelFrancesca Fogarty.

Some of the smaller children attending the event needed assistance with

the games such as the Pin the Nose on the Bunny game and the ringtoss.

With a large turnout, the squadrons help was greatly appreciated fortheir efforts toward making the afternoon successful.

Some of the families attending the event were those of deployed Air Guard members. Events like this make thetrials of missing a parent thats overseas a little easierand were proud to help! said Squadron Commander LtCol Rick Larson.

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers included: CAP 1st

Lt1 and Air Guard TSgt Matt Sly, Air Guard SSgt Rachel Landegent,114 Services Flight; CAP members Cadet Airman Thom, Cadet Airman Purkapile, Lt Col Linda Buechler, 114Communications Flight and 114 Fighter Wing Air Guard CMSgt Bruce Anderson, CAP C/Col Francesca Fogarty,CMSgt Dave Simons, CAP C/Senior Airman Eric Menholt, 2Lt Jason Beeninga, SDANG Family Program ManagerRachel Vander Zee Photo by 1

stLt Jerry Foy, Sioux Falls Composite Squadron

Lt. Col Linda Buechler assists a familymember during Pin the Nose on the Rabbit


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Recognition in Iowa Wings Burlington Composite Squadron

C/SRA Davyn Phelps is a very dedicated cadet from theFairfield area. She is a very good leader and has proven to be

a role model in the squadron.

C/A1C Tim Hinkle is a very active cadet, involved in several

activities including Boy Scouts where he is working toward isEagle Scout achievement.

C/Amn Jesse Wailalso earned her solo wings. Cadet Wail iscurrently working toward her private pilot license and plans to

join the Air Force to become a transport pilot. She willgraduate from High school this year and will be attending

college in the fall.

C/A1C Walter Joseph is a very enthusiastic member and isdeveloping into a good leader. His plans are to be a military

helicopter pilot in the future.

SM John Ellisis our Transportation Officer and our webmaster. John has proven himself to be a real asset in the ISsupport and transportation areas. We welcome John to our

squadron.

SM Carol Hinkle has proven to be a very valuable asset to thesquadron. She is very enthusiastic and enjoys working withthe cadets. Her enthusiasm and creative ability has helped

make the program more interesting and exciting for thecadets and seniors alike.

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