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The Water RudderThe Official Newsletter of the Civil Air Patrols Southeast Composite Squadron

Juneau, Alaska

January 2008-Winter Issue

Volume 2 Number1

Commanders Call:

Major Ken Nestler

Happy Anniversary.

Its hard to believe that its been a whole year since I became commander. I want to thank folks

for all of your support. We had lots of good clinics and classes last year. Hopefully well have

equally good clinics and classes this year. We are looking forward to a CPR & First Aid class

this spring. We also have a chance to get a Squadron Leadership School held this year. In

actual missions, were anticipating an active Homeland Security Program this year. We will

need lots of folks to help crew the aircraft in addition to the pilots.

Thanks to Jean for all the leadership in getting the Awards banquet organized. It was a great

success. Heartfelt thanks to Admiral Brooks for his remarks at the awards Banquet and to Lt Col

Bingham for his moving talk on patriotism. Also present were Steve Lewis leader of the Juneau

Mountain Rescue and State Trooper Umbs. In addition State Representative Andrea Doll and

Assembly-person Bob Doll attended the banquet. Hopefully you got a chance to talk some or allof them. Congratulations to all the folks that got their ratings and promotions. (See Personnel

Officers section in this news letter for detailed list) Special congratulations to Steve on 55 years

in the Civil Air Patrol; lots of knowledge to pass along! We also had a couple of 40 year folks,

Jean Sztuk and Al Hazelton. There are others who keep trying to catch up. Keep up the effort!

Congratulations to Bing for his Commanders Commendation and being named Squadron Senior

of the Year and to Bob Mattson for his wonderful picture taking skills. That mirror reflection

photograph is great; it was even recognized nationally and resulted in Bob receiving a NHQ

award. Thanks to Al for all the effort he has put in to the Glider Program over the years. He

received a Commanders Commendation for his work with the Cadets in the Gliders. Wayne

Longacre received a Commanders Commendation for his work with the Cadets at this years

encampment and his skills with squirrel care. Congratulations to Jeff who was named Wing

Senior Officer of the Year.

Also, a reminder about the Reno Air Races; I highly recommend that you take the opportunity

next year to attend, Sept 10-14. Please let me know of your interest ASAP so we can organize a

Juneau airlift.

The Quarterly Newsletter of the Southeast Composite Squadron - Juneau, Alaska

For further information contact Major Jeff DeFreest, Public Affairs Officer, PCR-AK-022 at: [email protected]

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Cadet Goings-on:

The cadets continue working on their model rocketry program, with Cadet Kiefer taking

the instructional lead. Most took their first written exam in December, and are nowworking on their first rocket. Shooting instruction is continuing as plans are being made

to get them out to the range for some more actual shooting. As expected, the CadetHonor guard once again showed their expertise in presenting the colors at the recentsquadron banquet.

(Photo by Capt M. DeFreest)



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3/12

Safety News:

Submitted by: Lt Rob McDonald, Safety OfficerJuneau Composite Squadron

1) Our Right of Refusal

As a Pilot/Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we have always been very upfront with passengers during preflight briefings and during the required B-3 Aviation

Training classes that any pilot, observer, or passenger can cancel a flight at any time ifthey feel uncomfortable in an operation. We are trying to empower people to make their

request known early to eliminate an all-too-common event of someone saying after their

flight how they wished they hadn't gone for some reason or another. The reason could besafety-oriented, weather-related, or personal either before the flight departs or at some

point during the flight. The Civil Air Patrol recently adopted a similar mindset and they

have promoted it to all members in an e-mail that Wing sent out and Commander Nestler

again forwarded to the Juneau Composite Squadron. This states: Any CAP pilot orcrewmember may refuse a flight for any reason andthere will be no

punitive action resulting from such refusal!

2) A New Take on Aviation Safety

For many years, aviation training and literature have stressed the "80% Rule." This rule

says that 80% of all aviation accidents are due to human error while the remaining 20%of accidents are due to mechanical and weather factors. While this is still true, let's more

truly show the human error component by breaking the 20% down into 19% of accidents

due to mechanical factors and 1% due to weather. Now, let's clarify that all mechanicalissues are also human error-related components since people were the ones who made,

assembled, or repaired an aircraft. So, in the end, we see that 99% of aviation accidents

are due to human error, whether it was pilot error or an external cause that triggered aninappropriate response. This clearly shows the need to be ever-vigilant in all aspects of

aviation safety. So, let's all take responsibility for every single action we take in every

single aspect of our Civil Air Patrol duties and contacts. Place safety first and please do

not leave an item/issue undone or not brought to attention that someone should knowabout or for the next person to find wrong. This could put someone else in danger or

delay an important mission or activity.



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Operations:

Delayed Float Clinic not such a good idea: The float clinic originally planned for Sept

was pushed back due to aircraft maintenance delays and then change of fiscal years. Asluck would have it, the JNU Float Pond froze over a couple weeks after N5142G finally

arrived at Juneau, and the week before the mission authorization came through. Thelanding gear was delivered with the floatplane, so it will soon be put onto wheels for thehard-water months.

(Photo by 1Lt Doug Jones)

Three CAPF-5 check rides were accomplished outside of the planned float clinic; two

during the aircraft swap itself (C-9 Mission) and a third as a paid proficiency flight (C-

17). We were fortunate to get these accomplished prior to freeze-up so that well havepilots already qualified when the plane goes back onto floats in the spring-time.

Other News & Photos:

(Photo by Maj J DeFreest)

In September, 2Lt Tim Long earned his private pilot certificate (& CAP Pilot Wings). and then became

proud Papa to our newest future cadet, as seen here in the arms of Major Jean Sztuk at the Hangar Banquet

in December. Congratulations to Tim & his family.



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(AK-022 Unit Photo)

December 29th marks a sad day for Juneau Squadron & Alaska Wing; while a great day for Washington, as

1Lt Andrea Chay gets a reassignment at the FAA & moves back to Seattle. Andrea served as assistant

comms officer and jumped in to assist on many other functions such as helping with the Legislative

Reception, Squadron Banquet at the Hangar on the Wharf, and took on the role of Movie Night Hostess. A

going away party was held for her at the last December meeting.

Wing Conference

A handful of Juneau members made it to the Wing Conference held in Anchorage in

early October even though the airlift was cancelled due to severe weather conditions inSoutheast. At the Wing Conference Awards Banquet, Capt Bob Mattson was awarded

Commanders Commendation personally and 3 more were received by Commander

Nestler on behalf of other Juneau members. Additionally, Major Jeff DeFreest wasnamed as the 2007 Alaska Wing Officer (Senior Member) of the Year.

(Photo by Capt Martha DeFreest)



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SECS Awards Banquet

The Juneau Squadrons Awards banquet, held on the CAPs 66 th birthday was held at the

Hangar on the Wharf in downtown Juneau. It was well attended with 64 Senior, Cadet,members as well as guests. Major Jean Sztuk and her committee did a fine job at our new

venue. Alaska Wings Major Dave Thompsen served as Master of Ceremonies andaddresses were made by Admiral Brooks and Lt Col Bingham. Awards and promotionsare summarized in the Personnel Officers on page 7 and 8.

(Photo by Capt Martha DeFreest)

Lt Col Boyce Bingham (right) received a Commanders Commendation for his efforts

with the CAPSTONE Program, and was also named SECS Officer (Senior Member) ofthe Year.

Training Opportunities:

Look for the FY-2008 Training Plan in the Ops Room & Classroom; or call Commander Nestler for info.

Aircraft Status:

Beaver N5142G Wing Mtc Hangar ANC (delivered 10/2007)Beaver N5347G Mission ready @ JNU (on floats)

Cessna N19MJ Wing Mtc Hangar ANC

Cessna N4950R Mission ready @ JNU



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Cadet Members Awards and Personnel Actions

Cadet Airman Wilcox and Mapleston: Curry Award

Cadet Master SGT OBrien: Lindberg awardCadet Staff Sergeant Hales: Wright Brothers Award

Senior Personnel Awards and Actions:

Welcome to New Members: (None Reported)

Correction for Autumn Issue: Capt Karl Marx & 1Lt Lisa Marx transferred from North Carolina Wing

Awards & Promotions Summary Table: Provided by 1Lt Philippe Damerval, Personnel Officer

Name Award Citation

Major Steve Sztuk 55 Year longevity For over 55 years of dedicated service to the Civil Air Patrol,the Juneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a

55 Year Longevity Device to...

Lt Colonel Alexander EHazelton

40 Year longevity For over 40 years of dedicated service to the Civil Air Patrol,the Juneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a40 Year Longevity Device to...

Major Jean Sztuk 40 year longevity For over 40 years of dedicated service to the Civil Air Patrol,the Juneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a40 Year Longevity Device to...

Major Kenneth A Nestler 30 year longevity For over 30 years of dedicated service to the Civil Air Patrol,the Juneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a30 Year Longevity Device to...

1st Lt. Clyde M Felix 20 year longevity For over 20 years of dedicated service to the Civil Air Patrol,the Juneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a20 Year Longevity Device to...

1st Lt. Elizabeth DBelflower

20 year longevity For over 20 years of service to the Civil Air Patrol, theJuneau Squadron awards the Red Service Ribbon with a 20Year Longevity Device to...

Lt. Col. Boyce J Bingham PCR-AK-022 Senior Member of the Year

Capt. Bob Matteson Wing Commanders commendation for Brewer Award

Boyce Bingham Commanders commendation

Lt. Col. Alexander E Hazelton Commanders commendation

Capt. Adrian Wayne Longacre Commanders commendationMajor Jeffrey W Defreest Wing Commanders commendation

Major Jeffrey W DeFreest Alaska Wing Senior Member of the year

Capt. Lisa M Marx Certificate of proficiency and promotion to Captain.For completion of Level II Professional Development withSpecialty Ratings in Logistics and Safety, the JuneauSquadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards the Certificate ofProficiency to

Capt Lt Lisa Marx



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This certificate is embossed with the Brigadier GeneralCharles E. Chuck Yeager Aerospace EducationAchievement Award for completion of additionalrequirements in the area of Aerospace Education.

1st Lt. Jason E Burke Leadership ribbon For completion of the Master Rating in Logistics, the Juneau

Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards the LeadershipRibbon with a Silver Star to

1st Lt. Andrea L Chay Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in Communications,the Juneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards theLeadership Ribbon to

Major Jeffrey W Defreest Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Senior Rating in Public Affairs, theJuneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards theLeadership Ribbon with Bronze Star to

Maj Jeff DeFreestPreviously Earned: Emergency Services

TechnicianOperations

SeniorFlight

Operations - Master

Capt. Martha A Defreest Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Senior Rating in Aerospace Education,the Juneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards theLeadership Ribbon with Bronze Star to

Capt Martha DeFreestPreviously Earned: Communications

TechnicianEmergency

Services Senior

1st Lt. James L Harvey, Jr Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in AerospaceEducation, the Juneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrolawards the Leadership Ribbon to

1st Lt Ardis D Logan Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in Health Services,the Juneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards theLeadership Ribbon to

1st Lt Michael S Pellerin Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in Finance, theJuneau Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol awards theLeadership Ribbon to

1st Lt Philippe Damerval Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in Personnel

2ndLt Robert Goetz Leadership Ribbon For completion of the Technician Rating in SeniorDevelopment

2ndLt Robert Goetz PROMOTION Promotion to 1st Lieutenant

Captain Wallace H Long Lifesaving Ribbon2ndLt Robert DMacDonald

Lifesaving Ribbon

Major Steve Sztuk Lifesaving Ribbon

1st Lt Patrick J Schier Lifesaving Ribbon

Major Kenneth A Nestler Counterdrug Ribbon For flying at least 10 sorties in support of the nationalcounterdrug effort.

Major Steve Sztuk Counterdrug Ribbon For working at least 10 sorties in support of the nationalcounterdrug effort.



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Lt Colonel Alexander EHazelton

Counterdrug Ribbon For flying at least 10 sorties in support of the nationalcounterdrug effort.

Major Jeffrey W Defreest Counterdrug Ribbon For flying at least 10 sorties in support of the nationalcounterdrug effort.

Capt. Jon E Ahlgren Counterdrug Ribbon For flying at least 10 sorties in support of the nationalcounterdrug effort.



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Meet the Members: Written & Submitted by Major Jean Sztuk

Captain MARTHA DEFREEST

Martha said she joined Civil Air Patrol because, You can fly, or you can fly

with a purpose. Joining CAP is flying for a purpose and spending avgas on

helping in community efforts of search and rescue.

She joined CAP in 2002, holds rank of captain. She holds the positions of

Emergency Service, Wing Director Aerospace Education, Communication

Officer, Engineering Officer, and Government Relations Officer. Her husband,

Major Jeffrey DeFreest is past commander of Juneau Squadron and currently

the Public Affairs Officer for the unit.

Martha holds a B.S.C.E. from the University of Idaho. She is employed by the

USDA Forest Service as a Civil Engineer.

She earned her private pilot wings and other ratings include high performance,

tail wheel, and seaplane endorsements.

When asked, What else do you want our members to know about you (please

brag and little as we dont know unless you tell us), Martha said, Im none to

shy about playing fiddle and guitar at local venues around Juneau.

Her most vivid memory of flying was performing stall recovery prior to stall

recovery training!

She stated that her most vivid memory of Civil Air Patrol was flying the Dawn

Patrol with Captain Dawn Welch, starting at 4:30 AM, tasked to find the

Green Peace vessel, and successfully completing the mission south of

Petersburg.



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CAP Supporters & Sponsors:

Travel Bug:

Take a look at http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?tracker=453558 and follow

our Geo-Cached 2006 Squadron Challenge Coin

May be some bad news the travel bug has apparently not moved. That might indicate

that it was compromised or lost. Keep an eye on the website, and let us know if you see it

back on-line!

Travel Bug # 453558



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Humor Column:

Submitted by Major Jean Sztuk

A woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted toSacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if thepassengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes. Everybody got off theplane except one lady who was blind. The man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the ladywas blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout theentire flight. He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her,and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to getoff and stretch your legs?" The blind lady replied, "No thanks, but maybe my dog would like to stretchhis legs."

Picture this: As the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and sawthe pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog!! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. Peoplescattered! They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines?

Things aren't always as they appear!

The Pilot



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