BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO:: GA 129

FLYING EAGLES
FLYING EAGLES
November 2011

See Pages 8
for
Happenings

The Value of Friendship

See Page 9
for the
Training Schedule
for
November

Civil
Air
Patrol

There is a miracle called Friendship,

which dwells within the heart,
and you dont know how it happens
or when it gets its start.
But the happiness it brings you,
always gives a special lift,
and you realize that Friendship
is Gods most precious gift.
Author Unknown

Inside this issue:

GA129
Cadet
Change
of
Command
GA129
On The Go

2
3

4
5

So You Want To
Be A Pilot

Aerospace
ews

Happenings
CP Training
Schedule

News From Out

of the Blue
Safe Tips
So Whats So Bad
About Marijuana?

8
9
10
11

True friendship consists of genuine feelings

towards the other party, and it has to be
reciprocal. It consists of:
Being honest in all you say and do, even if
that seems to be hard sometimes.
Being understandingListen without being
judgmental.
Being compassionate.
Show your true
feelings of caring. Dont just pay lip service.
Showing sympathy and empathy to convey
that you understand the other persons
emotions.
Trusting in one another.
Having the ability to be oneself, without fear
of ridicule or judgment.
So, how many true friends do you have, and
what can you do to improve your friendships?
Live well, my friend.

12

FRIE:DSHIP QUOTES FROM FAMOUS PEOPLE

Coast Guard
DDR Aircraft

13

The Cadet Oath

14

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must

undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is
entitled to the appellation.
George Washington (17321799) First U.S. President

Respect for
Others
CAPs 70th
Anniversary

15
16
17

Thank a
Veteran...Freedom
Isnt Free!

18

GA129 is #1
FYI

19

Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in,

continue firm and constant.
Socrates, Greek Philosopher
Friendship with oneself is all-important because without
it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1st Lady of the U.S. 1933-1945
The CAP :atl website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Strength of the
ation
by Dr. Ilana Mor

BARTOW-ETOWAH
SQUADRO:
Georgia Wing
Southeast Region

Both Cadets and Senior Officers at GA129 were saddened by the news that Cadet Commander C/1Lt Brandon
Jones would be leaving Atlanta and returning to New Jersey. Cadet Jones transferred into the Squadron in January
of 2011 as a C/CMSgt, and in nine months successfully achieved his current grade of Cadet 1st Lieutenant.
In his five years in CAP, C/1Lt Jones attended NFAG (in Rome, Georgia), SUPTCFC (at Laughlin AFB TX),
HGA (at Westminster MD), E-Tech (at Auburn University, Auburn AL), and RCLS (in Nashville, TN). He also
attended four GAWG Encampments and has a Cadet Pre-Solo Pilot Rating.
From 21 to 23 August 2009, Cadet Brandon Jones came to the attention of the Staff at a Group I Aerospace
Weekend. The Flight Commanders had been requested to submit the name of a Cadet who they would recommend
as the Honor Cadet from their Flight. The Flight Commander from Cadet Jones' Flight said one name stood out
above all others, Cadet Brandon Jones. Throughout the weekend, Cadet Jones had excelled in every endeavor, and
his people skills were extraordinary. In addition, when it came time to fly, Cadet Jones gave up his seat in the
plane so that a younger Cadet could enjoy a Cadet Orientation Flight for the first time.
In May, when former Cadet Commander C/2Lt Davidson stepped down from his position after he graduated high
school, Cadet Jones was asked to be the Cadet Commander of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron. In his
short term of office, he has been highly respected by the Cadets and Senior Officers of the Squadron.
There is no doubt that C/1Lt Jones will be a great asset in
whatever he endeavors. He is a fine young man who wishes to
serve the country in the Air Force. It is our belief that he will
serve the country with honor. As for the Cadets and Senior
Officers at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron, we will
definitely miss him.

After receiving the news that Cadet Commander Jones would be leaving, plans began to find an appropriate Cadet
who would be able to take over the Cadet Command of the Squadron. Immediately the name Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
Pittman came to mind. He is an active and involved Cadet who is both a leader and a motivator. He joined the
Squadron in May of 2008, and throughout the years has successfully held the following positions: Element Leader,
Color Guard Commander, Cadet Communications Leader with an A and B cut, Cadet PT Instructor, Cadet Advisor
to the Flights, Cadet DDR Officer, Cadet Stan/Eval Officer, Cadet Leadership Officer, and Cadet Deputy
Commander. In addition, C/2Lt Pittman is GTM3 qualified, and has attended two GAWG Encampments and
RCLS which was held in Nashville, Tennessee in July 2011.
Both the Cadets and Senior Officers of GA129 look forward to
C/2Lt Pittmans positive and motivational leadership as Cadet
Commander.
Under his guidance, there is no doubt that the
Cadets will work together as a successful and productive team, and
that GA129 will continue to thrive.
On Thursday, 6 October, there was a Cadet Change of Command Ceremony at the Bartow-Etowah Composite
Squadron. Flight Commander C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter formally passed the Squadron guidon to Squadron
Commander Captain Paul Janssen, who in turn passed it to Cadet Commander C/1Lt Jones. Then, C/1Lt Jones
stated that he relinquished command, and passed the guidon to C/2Lt Pittman who formally accepted command.
After the formal relinquishing and acceptance of command, the Squadron guidon was passed back to Captain
Janssen. To conclude the ceremony, Captain Janssen passed the guidon to the Flight Commander who returned to
the Flight with it.
After the formal passing of command, Captain Janssen, C/1Lt Jones, and C/2Lt Pittman spoke to the Cadets,
Senior Officers, and guests. Distinguished guests included GAWG Asst Director of Communications and
Licensing Officer Lt Col James Card, Group I Commander Major Boylan, and family and a close friend of C/2Lt
Pittman.
A reception followed the ceremony.
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Flight Commander C/CMSgt

Carpenter passing the Squadron
guidon to Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen.

Captain Paul Janssen speaking to

the Cadets, Senior Members, and
guests
at the conclusion
of the formal ceremony.

C/1Lt Jones holding the guidon and

relinquishing his position as
Cadet Commander of GA129.

C/1Lt Jones speaking at the

conclusion of the formal ceremony.

C/1Lt Jones passing the guidon to

C/2Lt Pittman who then formally
accepted the position as
Cadet Commander of GA129.
C/2Lt Pittman speaking
at the conclusion
of the formal ceremony.
Former and current GA129
Cadet Commanders side-by-side
at the conclusion of the
formal ceremony and speeches.

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2Lt Patterson worked with the Georgia Wing and National Headquarters to make arrangements for a
booth and a plane in order for the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron to represent the Civil Air Patrol at the
Paulding County Public Safety and Family Appreciation Day on October 8th. GAWG and National HQs
supported the request and the maule was used for a static display for the event.
At the event, there was representation from the Paulding County Sheriffs Office, Fire Department,
Marshals Office, Health Department, E-9-1-1', Georgia State Patrol, Air Life Georgia, Clark Ambulance, National
Guard, and many more. There were also airplane rides offered to the public. The turn-out was sensational; a
crowd of thousands attended the event.
Representing the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron were Cadets: C/AB Nally, Cadet Commander
C/2Lt Pittman, C/SSgt Stratford, and C/MSgt Tavegia, and Senior Members: 2Lt Patterson and 2Lt Tavegia. Fliers
were handed out to the public, and there was an opportunity to speak with dozens and dozens of interested youth
about CAP, and with dignitaries about coming to the Squadron to speak about Leadership and DDR.
C/MSgt Tavegia said, I met a lot of very interesting people at the Public Safety Event this weekend. I
mentioned Leadership days or weekends to them, and I gave them my business card. Some have emailed me to
follow up and say theyd like to speak to our group.
Some of the people we spoke with are:
1. CAP Major / Georgia State Senator Bill Heath who said hed really like to speak on Leadership.
2. Former State Representative Daniel Stout who said that hed be very interested in speaking on leadership.
3. Paulding Co. District Attorney Dick Donovan told us that he could provide a lead investigator and his assistant
DA who could come and speak about the importance of being a leader instead of a follower. DA Donovan
said he thought it would be interesting if his investigator and assistant DA talked about how a case goes from
start to completion, and how each part of the team has to work together to make it happen.
4. We also talked to the lady who is the founder of an anti METH group. Shes a former POW from the war in
Iraq and was interested in speaking with our squadron on a DDR night.
Many thanks to the Cadets and Senior Members of GA129 who represented our Squadron and CAP in
such a positive and professional way.

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On 14-16 October, ES Officer Captain Maney and ES Training Officer 1Lt Hicks conducted a successful ES FTX
(Emergency Services Field Training Exercise) at C/2Lt Pittmans farm.
Participants from the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron included:
Cadets: C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter, C/TSgt Christopher Cochran, C/SrA Ryan Drawver,
C/SrA Matthew Gonzales, C/1Lt Monica Hicks, C/MSgt Cody Liscomb, and C/2Lt Cole Pittman.
And Senior Members: SM Brent Drawver, C/1Lt Shawn Hicks, and Captain David Maney .

Many thanks to Major Ed Hotchkiss for teaching the

Radio Operators Authorization Class which was offered
at the Rome Composite Squadron on Saturday, 8
October.
Participants from the Bartow-Etowah Composite
Squadron included C/TSgt Cochran, C/MSgt Liscomb,
Captain Janssen, and 1Lt Tavegia.
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With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot

This could be YOU!!!

Rocket Man
The freedom to fly as free as a bird has been a dream of mankind for all of millennia. The Wright brothers
introduced the airplane over a hundred years ago, and later innovators gave us the helicopter, manned rockets,
gliders and parachutes. Yet the ability to fly controlled through the air without a large, complex or heavy
machine has been elusive. Recently, Yves Rossy has made significant progress towards that goal with his
innovative flying wing.
Yves Rossy was born in Switzerland in 1959 and became passionate about aviation at an early age. He flew
military jets with the Swiss military, and then became an airline pilot with Swiss International Airlines. He
began experimenting with the Skysurf wingsuit in 1993 and inflatable wings in 1999. In 2004, he developed the
rigid 9 foot carbon fiber wing and flew with two small jet engines attached in 2005. In 2006, two more jet
engines were added and Yves was finally able to gain altitude with the craft.
Yves innovative carbon fiber flying wing is worn like a backpack. The pilot must also wear a flame resistant
flight suit to protect against the hot jet exhaust. The craft has a 9 foot wingspan and weighs 120 pounds with
fuel. It weighs only 65 pounds when its fuel is expended. The jetpack does not have a moving rudder or
ailerons; instead, the pilot steers by shifting weight and moving their legs to act like a rudder. The device is very
maneuverable and can fly loops effortlessly. Yves machine has reached speeds of 186 mph in descent, and has
an average flying speed of 120 mph. The craft is landed with two parachutes that return the pilot and wing to
earth separately.
Yves first public demonstration of his jet-wing took place in 2008. Later that year he flew across the English
Channel in 9 minutes in the craft. In 2011, he was granted FAA approval and flew across the Grand Canyon.
He has made approximately 30 flights with the jet-wing since his first flight. He is currently working on a
smaller, improved version of his jet-pack.
Additional information is at http://www.jetman.com/?page_id=24

The ultimate dream of flightsoaring through the air, with

total freedom in all three dimensions, not within a heavy
and complicated machine, but with only ones body and
sensations. A dream everybody had at least once in their
life. JETMAN made it real.
Happy flying!
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WHAT PILOTS SEE WHE: LA:DI:G AT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE

Here's the view from the flight pattern into OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Bellevue, Nebraska, just south of
Omaha. This is what our servicemen see when landing at the Air Force Base.
A Bellevue farmer does this with his tractor, and he uses GPS to get the letters readable. He has done this
every fall for several years now.
Imagine how this must feel to all those servicemen seeing it for the first time. It tells them that we do
care and that we do support them. Hat tip to the Bellevue farmer who made it happen!
And thank you to Mark Huskey from Tennessee for sharing this.

THA:K
YOU
FOR
FREEDOM

The World's Largest Plane at :iagara Falls Airport

This airplane was at the :iagara Falls Airport recently (twice)
to load large transformers to fly directly to Saudi Arabia.
32 wheels! -- Costs more than a house to rotate the tires!
While they were loading the compressors, the Russian pilots (two crews), went into town to
buy cigarettes by the case and Levis jeans. It is amazing that something this huge can stay
in the air. The Wright brothers would never have dreamed such an aircraft was

possible.
Thank you to Paul Shirley, SMS USAF Retired, for sharing.

The
World's
Biggest
Airplane,
the
Russian
Antonov
225.

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:OVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday to C/SrA Gonzales and C/ABs Walker

:OVEMBER

4-6 :ov
11 :ov
12 :ov
19 :ov
24 :ov

Group I Aerospace Weekend

Veterans Day
Leadership Day at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron
United Way Turkey Trot
ThanksgivingSquadron closed

DECEMBER

1 Dec
10 Dec
17 Dec

JA:UARY 2012 14 Jan

20-22 Jan

70th Anniversary of CAP

Squadron Rocket Day
United Way Community Luncheon
GA129 Annual Awards Presentation and Holiday Party
Hayden Freeze

Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the DDR Excellence
(DDRx) Activity Guide has been released online for download and viewing. The DDRx program rewards
a CAP cadet for successfully completing activities related to making good choices, choosing good role
models, avoiding substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a
drug-free lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be mailed out to all
cadet squadrons before Christmas. Get your copy at http://www.capmembers.com/ddr!

America :eeds Pilots

From Curt LaFond, :HQ Director of Cadet Programs21 June 2011
Good news for Cadets. The front page story on 21 June 2011 in USA Today reports that America is
facing a pilot shortage. According to the story, Boeing forecasts a need for 460,000 new pilots over the
next 18 years. The demand for pilots will be so great that the industry could face a shortage.
If you are a Cadet and you love to fly, it makes sense to consider pursuing a career as a professional pilot.

Blue skies for todays teens.

I: :EED OF A COVER?
http://www.vanguardmil.com/civil-air-patrol-uniform-flat-top-bdu-cap-battle-dress-uniform-p-13643.html
Vanguard has the BDU covers for $9.90 before discount.
Georgia Wing Cadet Programs now has a Facebook group. To join, search on "Georgia Wing Cadet Programs".
This group is for Georgia Wing Cadets and the Georgia Wing Senior Member Officers that work with them to
exchange ideas, communicate events, and ask questions of other members.
Group members are requested to keep all posts constructive and helpful. The Senior Member Administrators
reserve the right to delete any posts that are not appropriate for this group.

C/MSgt Christopher Cochran and C/Amn Erica Scheerer

And from all of us at GA129
Congratulations C/LtCol Michael Chickvary from the Rome Composite Squadron,
on your success in achieving the Ira C. Eaker Award.
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:ovember 2011
WEEK

Begin
1800
End
1900

FORMATION
1900

CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30

ALTERNATE
CLOSING
CURRICULUM FORMATION
(Announcements)
20:30-20:50
20:50-21:00

Weekend
Activities

Testing
Leadership
Character
Development

Hands on
Leadership
Activities

(Announcements)

4-6 Nov
Group I
AE
Weekend

Cadet SIG:-I:
TWO
Staff
PT Gear
@ Arrival
10
Meeting FORMATION
Nov
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

Safety Briefing
PT

Hands on
PT
Activities

(Announcements)

11 Nov
Veterans Day
12 Nov
Leadership
Day

ES
THREE
SIG:-I:
BDUs Training
@ Arrival
17
FORMATION
Nov
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

AE Current
Events

Hands on
AE
Activities

(Announcements)

19 Nov
United Way
Turkey Trot

O:E
BDUs
3
Nov

FOUR
Blues
24
Nov
FIVE

Color SIG:-I:
Guard
@ Arrival
Practice FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

SQUADRO:
CLOSED

Aerospace
Education
For The

Holiday
Weekend

Thanksgiving
Holiday

November does not have a fifth Thursday.

Cadet Staff Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1800 hrs)

Senior Officer Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1930 hrs)

Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice
Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with

Color Guard Commander
C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander
C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

Practice
Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with Capt Maney & 2Lt Hicks

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:EWS FROM
OUT OF THE BLUE
The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air
Patrol.
Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison to
CAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring us
information of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.
QUICK THINKING EARNS AIRMAN DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
Posted

10/7/2011

by

Senior

Airman

Michael

Charles,

99th

Air

Base

Wing

Public

Affairs

10/7/2011 - :ELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, :ev. (AF:S) -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot was presented the
Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony here Sept. 30.
Maj. Ryan Hayde was presented the medal by Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the 57th Wing commander, for
his actions during his recent deployment to Afghanistan.
"It's an honor to receive such a prestigious award in front of my peers," said Hayde, the 57th Wing commander's
action group chief. "However, it made me equally happy, if not more, that my wingman, Capt. Sam Chipman,
received an Air Medal and was recognized for the great things he did on that mission as well."
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of the Air Corps Act in 1926. President Calvin
Coolidge awarded the first Distinguished Flying Cross in 1927. The medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted
member of the U.S. armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement
while participating in an aerial flight in support of operations.
"The only thing that we, as close-air support pilots, think about is supporting the guys on the ground," Hayde said.
"Sometimes, the word 'support' gets a negative connotation, but for us the word 'support' is a badge of honor."
During his deployment, Hayde began a night offensive operation to engage enemy Taliban forces Oct. 29, 2010.
While approaching his mission objective, he was notified that an 8,000 foot flight ceiling and inclement weather
would prevent the execution of the original mission plan. With little room for error and less than two miles from the
Pakistan border, Hayde coordinated with the other aircraft participating in the mission and two joint terminal attack
controllers on the ground to develop a new plan to achieve the objectives.
Minutes after deciding on an alternate plan, Hayde led his flight on numerous passes over five possible helicopter
landing zones. His aircraft destroyed several improvised explosive devices in nearly zero visibility, allowing a 150man assault force to land safely. Once the assault force team moved into the nearby city, they came under
immediate fire. For the next 35 minutes, Hayde continually tracked U.S. ground forces and provided cover fire. He
also coordinated with friendly AH-64 Apaches to deploy 100 rounds and three bombs on enemies who were deeply
entrenched in two separate mountaintop locations. Hayde's quick thinking and service-before-self attitude led to the
success of the mission and the capture of more than 25,000 pounds of homemade explosives and 40 kilograms of
opium.
"Sometimes, getting the opportunity, during what may be the worst day of a Soldier' s life, to provide air support and
allow that individual to make it home to his or her family safely, is the most amazing honor you can receive," Hayde
said. "I believe the total air power, not just my flight, enabled all the special operations forces to make it home that
night."
The award, presented to Hayde for his actions last October, acknowledges his ability to uphold the highest
standards and core values of the Air Force, while successfully accomplishing the mission, officials said.

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With 2Lt John Ovens, Squadron Safety Officer & C/1Lt Monica Hicks, C/Safety Officer

CAP SAFETY PLEDGE

As a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and
others, and to prevent the loss of, or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my
activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our
Missions for America.
The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.

:ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for :ew Members.
www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.
Roughly 2/3s of home fire deaths
happen in homes with
no smoke alarms or
non-working smoke alarms.

By NFPAposted in the Safety Beacon

In reported home fires,

working smoke alarms
cut the risk of dying
in half.

Install smoke alarms inside and outside of every sleep area and on every level of the home.
Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms.
INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds, they all sound.
Install smoke alarms following manufacturers instructions high on a wall or on a ceiling.
Replace batteries at least once a year or if alarm chirps. Replace if more than 10 years old.
For hard of hearing or deaf people, fire warning equipment is available. (strobe lights/bed shakers)
An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires.
A PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires.
For the best protection, a combination of both types is recommended.

Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.

When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast.
Working smoke alarms give you early warningget outside quickly.

Test all your smoke alarms

at least once a month
using the test button.

FBI Says Lasers Pointed at Aircraft :early Doubled in 2010.

By FSINFO.ORGposted in the Safety Beacon

What appears as a dot of light on the ground can illuminate an entire cockpit,
disorienting a pilot or causing temporary blindness. People pointing hand-held lasers at
aircraftan act that can temporarily blind or disorient a pilotnearly doubled in 2010,
compared to the year before, the FBI says.
The FBI reported that in 2009, there were 1,480 laser incidents recorded by the
Federal Aviation Administration compared to 2,836 in 2010, or an average of more than
seven incidents daily.
In releasing the stats, the FBI cited Justin Stouder as an example. The 24-yearold pointed a green hand-held laser from his suburban St. Louis yard at a helicopter last
year. He was arrested.
Its equivalent to a flash of a camera if you were in a pitch black car at night,
said a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer. That night according to an FBI press
release, Doug Reinholz, the pilot on patrol, said that Stouders laser painted his
cockpit. Its a temporary blinding to the pilot, he said.
The penalties are stiff for interfering with the operation of an aircraft. There is a
maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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With 2Lt Diane Tavegia, DDRO

And
C/SrA Ryan Drawver, C/DDRO

The NDIA, National Institute of Drug Abuse offers these facts:

Marijuana is the most common illegal drug found in drivers who die in accidents. In fact, around 14%! Marijuana
affects a number of skills required for safe driving alertness, concentration, coordination, and reaction time so
it's not safe to drive high or to ride with someone who's been smoking pot. Marijuana makes it hard to judge
distances and react to signals and sounds on the road, and combining marijuana with drinking, even a small amount
of alcohol, greatly increases driving danger, more than either drug alone.
Okay, so maybe you arent driving yet so you think youre safe. What about your schoolwork? Compared with
their peers who don't smoke, students who smoke marijuana tend to get lower grades and are more likely to drop
out of high school. Also, longtime marijuana users themselves report: being unhappy with their lives, dealing with
memory loss and relationship problems, poor health, only being able to get lower paying jobs, and less career
success.
So, youre not working yet, and you think smoking pot is going to be a fun experience. That is not always the
case. Some people experience an acute psychotic reaction, such as disturbed perceptions and thoughts and/or
paranoia. Some even experience panic attacks when they smoke marijuana. This usually goes away as the drug's
effects wear off; however, scientists do not know if marijuana use can cause lasting mental illness! They DO know
that it can worsen psychotic symptoms in people who already have the mental illness schizophrenia.
Research shows that approximately 9 percent, or about 1 in 11 of those who have used marijuana at least one time,
will become addicted. This rate increases to 16 percent, or about 1 in 6, if you start in your teens. The percentage
increase to 25-50 percent among daily users. According to clinical diagnostic criteria in 2009, among marijuana
users who were twelve-years-old and older, 4.3 million had a marijuana abuse or addiction problem. Among young
people undergoing drug abuse treatment, marijuana accounts for the largest percentage of admissions: 61 percent
of those under age 15 and 56 percent of those 15-19.

Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the
DDR Excellence (DDRx) Activity Guide has been released online for download and
viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP cadet for successfully completing
activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models, avoiding
substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a
drug-free lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be
mailed out to all cadet squadrons before Christmas. Get your copy at http://
www.capmembers.com/ddr!

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Coast Guard DDR Aircraft

Overview:
From The Shield of Freedom, 2006: The HC-144A "Ocean Sentry" is a Maritime Patrol Aircraft produced
by the Spanish subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS). First unveiled in 2006, the
CN-235A (official USCG designation HC-144A) is currently being produced and delivered to the Coast Guard.
The aircraft were certified as the all-around Coast Guard choice for its Medium Range Surveillance
(MRS) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) by then Commandant Adm. Thomas Collins, in 2003. They are part of the
Deepwater program, an extensive acquisition overhaul that touches the entire Coast Guard fleet of operational
forces.
The HC-144A will assume Coast Guard medium range surveillance and transport requirements, replacing
the HU-25 and some HC-130s. The Ocean Sentry has the capability to perform aerial delivery of search and rescue
equipment such as rafts, pumps, and flares, and it can serve as an on-scene commander platform for homeland
security missions, since it is outfitted with the IDS Command and Control (C2) System, and the start-of-the-art
C4ISR suite of sensors and avionics. The aircraft will be particularly effective at locating targets in a large search
area, and vectoring prosecution assets to the targets. The HC-144As modern C4ISR suite, modular cabin, miserly
fuel consumption rate, and short field takeoff and landing capability make it uniquely suited for USCG missions.

Endurance
The HC-144A is capable of remaining airborne much longer than the legacy HU-25 Falcon jet. Taking
into consideration factors such as total weight, the HC-144A can remain airborne in excess of nine hours versus
four hours maximum for the HU-25 Falcon. Greater endurance allows the aircrew to remain on-scene longer,
collect more information, support other assets, and track targets for longer periods of time.

Mission Pallet
The HC-144As Mission System Pallet (MSP) is a roll-on, roll-off suite of electronic equipment that
collects, compiles, interprets and disseminates data from the aircraft's multiple integrated sensors to transmit and
receive both classified and unclassified information from other assets including other aircraft, surface vessels and
shore facilities. With multiple voice and data communications capabilities, as well as satellite communications, the
HC-144A will contribute, via a networked Command and Control system, to the Common Tactical Picture and
Common Operating Picture. The aircraft is also equipped with a vessel Automatic Identification System, direction
finding equipment, an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system and a multi-mode search radar to improve the Ocean
Sentrys situational awareness and responsiveness. The HC-144As MSP is approximately 90 percent similar to the
systems found on the HC-130H and HC-130J Long Range Surveillance aircraft, enabling commonality in training
and operation.

Test and Evaluation

Once outfitted with a mission system pallet for C4ISR and other mission-specific capabilities at ARSC,
each aircraft is flown to the Coast Guard's Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Ala. for operational tests and
evaluation before entering into Coast Guard service.

Specifications
Power PlantTwo 1,750 shp (1,305kW) General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprop engines
PerformanceMax Speed: 246 knots/Cruising Speed: 230 knots/Range: 2,000 nautical miles/
Endurance:11.5 hours
Maximum/Takeoff Weight36,380 pounds
DimensionsLength: 70 feet, 2 inches/Wing Span: 84 feet 8 inches

HC-144A:
Ocean Sentry

Information from Coast Guard Homeland Security

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On Thursday, 6 October, the Bartow-Etowah Cadets, Senior Officers, and guests discussed
the meaning of the Cadet Oath. All agreed that the Cadet Oath, if taken seriously, is a
Cadets commitment to excellence in all they do. Ultimately, the intention of CAP
education and training is in order to provide valuable service to the community, state and
nation. The Cadet Oath is the foundation upon which the Cadet Program is built.
An oath is a custom, dating back to the Romans, of publicly committing yourself to do a task.
It makes you and others know you are really serious about doing what the oath says you will do.

I PLEDGE that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air

Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings
regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey
my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance
my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to
be of service to my community, state and nation.
THE MEA:I:G OF THE WORDS I: THE CADET OATH

Pledge: vow/promise/give your word of honor

Serve: to do the job
Attend: be present at an event or activity/go regularly to a place as a member
Regularly: frequently/consistently/on a regular basis
Participate: contribute/take part/chip in/involve yourself
Actively: enthusiastically/dynamically/vigorously
Unit: Squadron/part of an institution
Obey: comply with/do as you are told
Officers: someone with a position of authority
Wear properly: have an appearance according to regulations
Advance rapidly: progress/move forward quickly
Education and Training: Learn what is required in the different Phases
To be of service: To benefit others in the community, state, and nation
LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide and direct the actions of others so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,
sometimes a job that they neither want to do nor know how to do.
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Tales From A Life Traveler

With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer
& C/1Lt Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

WHAT HAPPE:ED TO GOOD MA::ERS?

Respect for Others
The intention of this lesson was to analyze and
discuss the Core Value of Respect and how it is
demonstrated through common courtesies both in CAP
and in public. It was interesting to discover that there
are often different standards depending on the location.
Most people understand the Golden Rule
which instructs us to treat other people, their
belongings, and their property with the same respect
that we would want other people to treat ours.
However, the question remains: Do we actually apply
that rule both inside and outside of CAP?
The case study was about a girl who was
convinced that courtesy was dead. Throughout the day,
she witnessed behaviors that convinced her that she was
correct.
At lunch in her favorite pizza restaurant, she
witnessed a group of teenagers who grabbed all the
breadsticks before any of the other customers could take
any. At their tables, they were very noisy, and when
they left, there were piles of uneaten breadsticks left on
their plates. Lin also noticed that other customers
talked loudly on cell phones and many did not remove
their hats while eating in the restaurant.
After Lin left the restaurant, she was caught in
traffic. As she waited at a red light so that she could
make a right turn, the driver behind her honked
repeatedly, gestured wildly, and raced his engine to try
to make her go faster. When the light turned green,
both Lin and the rude driver made the turn. He quickly
raced by her on the left, and scraped his car against her
side view mirror. He sped away, talking on his cell
phone, oblivious to the damage to Lins car.
Respect toward others shows that you
care about the dignity, welfare, and
feelings of others. If you show respect
through courteous behaviors, others will
respond with courtesy. When we show
respect to others, our lives will improve.
Treating others with good manners is a
way to demonstrate CAPs Core Value
C/1Lt Hicks of Respect.

Lin was so distressed when she got home

that she left her car in the middle of the driveway,
yelled at her little brother to turn down the TV
volume, ate a snack in the kitchen, and totally
ignored the list of chores left for her by her mother.
When a telemarketer called, Lin just hung up the
phone.
Lin stomped to her room and slammed the
door. She could hear the neighbors dog barking
constantly in the yard. So agitated by the days
events, Lin buried her head under a pillow, cranked
up her iPod, and drifted off to sleep.
During the discussions that followed the
case study, it was agreed that Lins day was filled
with many examples of disrespectful behavior.
When asked about examples of discourteous public
behavior that Cadets and Senior Officers had
personally seen, they listed some of the following:
1. Talking inside with outside voices.
2. Interrupting/ lying/giving improper greetings.
3. Not obeying the Chain of Command at CAP.
4. Blasting stereos in public.
Squadron members offered the following
suggestions about how to show respect in public:
1. Only take the amount of food you intend to eat.
2. Be less aggressive when driving.
3. Play music quietly.
4. Talk quietly in a restaurant.
5. Stay focused; have your priorities straight.
All agree that Lins actions at home were
affected by her experience at the restaurant, and the
behavior of the rude driver. The way she behaved
toward her younger brother demonstrated that fact.
Squadron members agreed that if you
demonstrate good manners, in most cases, people
will treat you in the same manner that you have
treated them. Some members of the Squadron shared
the fact that they do display different manners when
they are in or not in the CAP uniform; however, all
agreed that if you want to see change in the world,
you must first model the behavior that you want to
see in others.

All are treated with respect.

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.
Albert Einstein
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Civil Air Patrol was founded 1 December 1941 by a fledgling group of volunteers led by civilian pilots
who flew their own planes at their own expense to support Americas efforts in World War II, primarily by
flying reconnaissance missions near the countrys coasts to protect cargo ships, especially vital oil tankers,
being sunk at an alarming rate that, according to U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Marshal, now threaten
our entire war effort.
So many subs were spotted by these sub-chasers that a decision was soon made by the military to
arm their light aircraft with small bombs and their larger aircraft with 325-pound depth charges, putting these
brave civilians at great risk because they were often flying 100 miles or more from shore in all kinds of
weather.
Over the next year and a half, these sub-chasers played an integral role in the defense of Americas
home front during World War II, spotting 143 German submarines, attacking 57 and sinking two, while
directing shore-based fighting units to their targets and forcing the German Navy to move further offshore
The wartime effort, which included border patrol operations, search and rescue, disaster relief, forest
fire patrol, emergency transportation of personnel and critical cargo and towing practice targets for the U.S.
military, also resulted in the loss of 26 members and 90 aircraft in the wars beginning stages and 64 deaths and
150 lost aircraft by wars end.
The Coastal Patrol was heralded as a great success, prompting President Harry Truman to sign Public
Law 476 in 1946, which made CAP a benevolent, nonprofit organization. Nearly two years later, in 1948, the
Congress of the United States passed Public Law 557, permanently establishing CAP as the auxiliary of the
new U. S. Air Force with the three primary missions of Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace
Education.
Since that auspicious beginning, a modern-day Civil Air Patrol has emerged to become one of the
nations premier humanitarian service organizations, saving lives, finding those who are lost, helping fellow
citizens in times of disaster, working to keep America safe, preparing future leaders, offering aerospace
education to inspire our nations youth and honoring our military.
Civil Air Patrol, forged by a late-century revolution in search and rescue technology, became known
worldwide for its unique emergency services operations, performing vital search and rescue, disaster relief and
other important emergency missions for what now numbers more than 1,600 communities across America and
the 50 states, as well as the nations capital and Puerto Rico.
Civil Air Patrol, supported by the worlds largest fleet of single-engine aircraft equipped with hightech toolboxes like full-motion video, infrared cameras and glass cockpit aircraft, has established itself among
the nations search and rescue elite, now participating in up to 90 percent of the Air Forces inland search and
rescue missions.
In the past year alone, many of Civil Air Patrols professional volunteers, backed by CAPs own
experts in cell phone forensics and radar tracking experts, left their families and their homes, often in adverse
weather conditions, to participate in 1,016 search and rescue missions in which they were credited with saving
113 lives.
As a top resource for disaster relief, Civil Air Patrol is often first on the scene, providing aerial
photography and damage assessment to help emergency officials pinpoint critical infrastructure needs in real
time as well as ground team support, often provided door-to-door, which includes water, food and supply
delivery, even laundry services, for victims.
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Recent high-visibility Civil Air Patrol missions have included responses to tornadoes that ravaged
communities across America, forest fires in numerous states, Hawaiian Island and Pacific Coast tsunamis,
Hurricanes Katrina and Ike, wildfires in the Southwest, Midwest flooding, 9/11, and counterdrug missions
across the nation that have helped remove over $1 billion in illegal drugs from our communities.
The aircraft of Civil Air Patrol were the only non-military planes allowed in the skies over the U.S. in
the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks in 2001, and CAP has since performed admirably in other
homeland security missions, including responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a
118-day continuous effort, by taking tens of thousands of aerial photographs necessary for assessing
environment damage, deploying containment assets and successfully working side by side with numerous state
and federal agencies all the while saving the federal government an estimated $22 million to $38 million for
these services.
The Civil Air Patrol sets the world standard for volunteer aviation emergency services, prompting other
nations like Denmark and the United Kingdom to use the CAP model to establish or improve their own similar
volunteer programs
The Civil Air Patrols youth program currently includes more than 26,500 cadets who benefit from a
curriculum that trains them to be leaders, offers them opportunities for flight, including pilot training, and
teaches emergency services techniques, including lifesaving.
Civil Air Patrol reaches tens of thousands of the countrys school-age children and their teachers,
regardless of their membership in Civil Air Patrol, with a comprehensive selection of academic programs that
stress the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math, in addition to programs that encourage a drugfree lifestyle.
Civil Air Patrols membership includes an 868-member Chaplain Corps that fulfills critical needs for
deployed U.S. military chaplains and provides counseling services for soldiers and their families, as well as
disaster victims.
In its partnership with Wreaths Across America, Civil Air Patrol annually honors military veterans by
helping sponsor and place tens of thousands of wreaths at the graves of fallen soldiers at U.S. cemeteries
nationwide and overseas.

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The History of Veterans Day

Did you know that most Americans confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day? What Do You Know
About Veterans Day?
Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the
bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most
Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate
our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know
the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former
service members properly.
On November 11, 1954, President Eisenhower signed a
proclamation calling upon all citizens to observe Thursday,
November 11,1954 as Veterans Day to honor living veterans who
served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
A Brief History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of
World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938,
November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice
Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the
urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and
inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to
honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four
national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under
this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision
and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was
observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.
Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of
Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been
observed on 11 November.
Celebrating the Veterans Day Holiday

If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday Saturday or Sunday the holiday is observed by the federal
government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal
government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. State and local government
closings are determined locally, and non-government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit,
regardless of federal, state or local government operation determinations.
United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on Aug. 4, 2001, designated the week of Nov.11 through
Nov. 17, 2001, as "National Veterans Awareness Week." The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at
elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred
during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but the day is set aside to thank and
honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the VA website.
Military.com, Veterans Day 11/11
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For Your Information

In order to set-up an e-Services account:
Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm.
Select the >Members<link.
This will take you to the members section at http://www.capmembers.com/.
On the members page, select the >e-Services<link on the left side of the page.
This link will take you to the e-Services Sign-In webpage where you will establish your account.
Just follow the instructions.
You will have to agree to the OPSEC statement to establish the account.

CAP REQUIRED TRAI:I:G

1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

Online Safety BriefingThere is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx
Equal Opportunity Training
https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm
There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.
Operation Risk Management (Safety Courses)
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/safety_training/orm_training.cfm
There are three levels of training. The Basic Course is required. You may study all levels if
you wish. There is a test at the end of each course. The tests are open book so you may want to
download the PDF format for reference during the test.
Aircraft Ground HandlingThere is a test at the end of the video.
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx
Wingrunner Course
Before attending a glider flight, Cadets and Staff must complete a Wingrunner Course.
The online course and exam is at: http://www.soaringsafety.org/school/wingrunner/toc.htm

Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:
1. Go to http://www.capnhq.gov/ Login to eServices
2. Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.
3. Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.
4. Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.
5. Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for
your photo) Click Crop Photo. Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be
submitted to your unit commander for validation.
In Cadet Stuff.org

Leadership 2000 Volume 1

Review Quizzes

To order your BLUES Go to www.capmembers.com/ and sign into Eservices. Go to Cadet Uniform Admin and
open it. (Or go http://www.facebook.com/l/0d821BJQ1bbkwFwS-qZtKtOI-IA;www.capmembers.com.Eservices. Sign in.
The Left hand column has 'Cadet Uniforms'. Open that and have someone measure you for sizes. The
Blues are FREE. You'll need to order a name badge (last name only) and a cap 'device' off Vanguard.
Use this code to save 10%. vg2011news01. You can buy some black dress shoes at Wal-Mart that will
work fine. They say allow 8-12 weeks for delivery
:ew CAP eService Module Where Do I Start?: A new module was recently added at the bottom of the left
window in eServices. The title is Where Do I Start? It provides helpful information about becoming pilots/
aircrews, ground team members, on professional development, duty promotions and includes many helpful
links. To access CAP eServices visit https://www.capnhq.gov/
Where can new Cadets go for basic information to get started in CAP?
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/new_cadet_help/index.cfm
What resource can new Senior Members consult for information about getting started in CAP?
Consult CAPs Great Start Guide for Adults http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/
Great_Start_Guide__lores__cropped_E4FAFED36450E.pdf
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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 64,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air
Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search
and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives this past year. Its
volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug
missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members
play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more
than 26,500 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.
CAP has been performing missions for America for 69 years."
The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.
It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

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