BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO,: GA 129

FLYING EAGLES
Civil
Air
Patrol

FLYING EAGLES
June 2011

Our Comfort Zone

See Pages 8
for
Happenings
See Page 9
for the
Training Schedule
for
June

Inside this issue:

Change
Of
Command

Memorial Day

Volunteer Service

OUTSIDE
ACTIVITIES

Happenings

8
9

CP Training
Schedule

So You Want To
Be A Pilot
Model Rocketry @
GA129

10
11

12
News From Out
Of The Blue

Why does a baby quit crying after he/she is picked up by

his/her mother or father? Without a doubt it is because he/
she feels safe in their arms. Even as little as they are,
babies do understand how to create a comfort zone for
themselves.
As we mature, we define different boundaries for our
comfort zone. Some may feel comfortable at home among
family members, while others find that comfort at school
among fellow students.
A problem that many experience is getting up and
speaking in front of a class? How does that make you
feel? Does that make you uncomfortable? Im sure that it
probably does. Even for people who are at ease giving a
speech, most will agree that they feel more at ease when
they finish rather than before giving that speech. Getting
out of ones comfort zone is like stepping out in the dark,
out into the unknown.
However, staying in your comfort zone will create
boredom over time, because a comfort zone has no room
for excitement or adventure.
As a test, lets see what could possibly happen if you
stepped out of your comfort zone.
Could you make a fool of yourself? Maybe, but so what.
Nobody is perfect. People will like you even if you are
less than perfect. Also, who decided that you made a fool
of yourself? Most likely YOU.
If you feel uncomfortable speaking before a crowd? If so,
practice at home in front of a mirror, and make sure you
know your subject thoroughly. You are allowed to be less
than perfect, as long as it is done with sincerity.

On The
Bright Side
Safe Tips

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So...shatter your concern for what people think of you!

The more often you break out of your comfort zone, the
less it will bother you. There is a wide world full of
pleasant surprises and joy awaiting you...just outside your
comfort zone.

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Are you willing to take that step?

Cadet
Correspondents

16

Important Events
& ,ews

17

Tales From
A Life Traveler

18

The CAP ,atl website is

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

19

The GAWG website is

http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

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GA129 is #1
For Your
Information

Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen

Strength of the ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

BARTOW-ETOWAH
COMPOSITE SQUADRO,
Southeast Region Georgia Wing

To the Members of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron

From: C/2Lt Brandon Jones, Cadet Commander
I greatly appreciate the fact that I have been entrusted to lead the Cadets of the Bartow-Etowah Composite
Squadron as the Cadet Commander. I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity.
First and foremost, I would like to express my thankfulness to Captain Paul Janssen, Major Ilana Mor, and the
other Senior Members for their leadership and support. Many thanks also to former Cadet Commander, C/2Lt
Dillon Davidson, who led this Squadron so well, and to the Cadet Staff and Cadets who have put their trust in me,
and are willing to follow my leadership into the future. Last, but certainly not least, special thanks should be
acknowledged to my Heavenly Father and to my loving Mother, Marie Jones, the person who has invested in and
sacrificed for me throughout my life. Her life has been devoted to teaching me to lead others the right way.
I have very high expectations from the Cadet Staff and Cadets. I expect all to work hard as a team, and to act
appropriately both in and out of CAP. I want to see all grow into effective leaders, and to have fun along the way.
I challenge all the Cadets to break barriers, and to complete goals for themselves and this Squadron. I do not want
them to limit themselves, nor do I want to see them give up.
I want to see this Squadron grow in a healthy and character-filled way. As the well-known management consultant
Peter Drucker said, Leadership is not magnetic personality, which can just as well be a glib tongue. Its not
making friends and influencing people, thats flattery. Leadership is lifting a persons vision to high sights, the
raising of a persons performance to a higher standard, the building of a persons personality beyond its normal
limitations.
I am proud to be part of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron and to be the Cadet Commander. This is about
all of us together soaring into the wild, blue yonder!

C/2Lt Davidson and C/2Lt Jones

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Squadron Commander
Capt Paul Janssen

From left: C/2Lt Jones, Major Mor, & C/2Lt Davidson

Deputy Cmdr of Cadets
Major Ilana Mor

CADET CHANGE OF COMMAND

By Major Ilana Mor
Cadet command is the ultimate challenge for a Cadet Officer. Of all the tests of leadership, it is probably
the greatest because the Cadet Commander is a role model for the entire Cadet corps and the liaison between
the Senior and Cadet Staff.
In some ways, the Cadet Commander's role can be compared to the North Star which has been historically
used for navigation. Throughout history, sailors could rely on the North Star because it was a moderately
bright star which always appeared due north in the sky. At the present time, the northern pole star or North
Star is Polaris which is a moderately bright star that lies at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper in the
constellation Ursa Minor.
Like the North Star, the Cadet Commander is the most visible Cadet when standing out in front of the
Cadets. Like the reliable guiding star, the Cadet Commander is the one who articulates a vision and points all
the Cadets toward exciting and meaningful goals.
The Cadet Commander fills a vital role in the Squadron. As the "guiding star", the Cadet Commander
directs and coordinates the team of Cadet Officers and NCOs, in addition to coordinating well-planned and
successful Cadet training and activities.
Perhaps the most important role of the Cadet Commander is to build a spirit of teamwork through leading
by example. An exemplary Cadet Commander inspires Cadets to meet or exceed Civil Air Patrol standards,
and motivates all Cadets to live by the Core Values of integrity, volunteer spirit, excellence, and respect.
John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States (1825 - 1829), expressed it most eloquently
when he said: "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a
leader."
We thank C/2Lt Davidson for his willingness to step into the lead even though he had to juggle a very
busy schedule outside of CAP this past year. He has led with dignity and has helped to create a healthy and
successful Cadet side of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron. We all wish him well as he steps into a
bright and promising future. He will definitely be missed when he leaves us to continue on with his Life
journey.
From this evening on, a new "guiding star" will inspire and lead our Squadron. On behalf of Captain
Janssen, our Squadron Commander, and all of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron Cadets, we welcome
C/2Lt Jones as the new Cadet Commander. We all look forward to a successful future together.
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What An American
Australian Dentist

IS

Explains
To Kill an American

You probably missed this in the rush of news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had
published in a newspaper, an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American. So an
Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is...So they
would know when they found one.
(Good one, mate!!!!)
An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek.
An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Australian, Iranian, Asian, Arab, Pakistani or Afghan.
An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, avaho, Apache, Seminole or
one of the many other tribes known as native Americans..
An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim.
In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan .
The only difference is that in America they are free to worship
as each of them chooses.
An American is also free to believe in no religion..
For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or
to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God..
An American lives in the most prosperous
land in the history of the world..
The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence,
which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness.
An American is generous.. Americans have helped out
just about every other nation in the world in their time of need,
never asking a thing in return.
When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago,
Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country!
As of the morning of September 11,
Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan ..
The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty,
welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores,
the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America
Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11, 2001,
earning a better life for their families.
It's been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries,
cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.
So you can try to kill an American if you must.
Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung,
and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world..
But, in doing so, you would just be killing yourself.
Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place.
They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom.
Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.
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Your Service:
A Special Thank You
From Sandra Deal,
The First Lady of Georgia
In my short time as First Lady, I am encouraged by the great
service you provide in your daily service to the state and to
your communities through volunteerism. The excellence of
your service is seen every day in the lives of Georgians who
leave your care knowing their needs have been met.
Thank you for making Georgia a great place to live, work
and serve. Our successes would not be possible without you.
-Sandra Deal, First Lady of Georgia

Why is volunteerism important to you?

a) Volunteerism is important because it allows a person to reach out and serve others. Because service and volunteerism
begins with the heart, I often say there is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone up.
Community by community, family by family, we must rediscover service.
What advice would you give to State employees who are thinking about volunteering?
a) Take notice of the needs around them first. Step up in their communities and volunteer in places in which they have a
passion for change and for making a difference in someone elses life.

The above article sent to the Faculty and Staff at Chattahoochee Technical College reflects one of the Core
Values of the Civil Air Patrol: Volunteer Service.
CAP's core values essentially mirror the U.S. Air Force core values of integrity, excellence in all we do
and service before self. CAP and the Air Force share the core values of integrity and excellence but
because of the volunteer nature of CAP's humanitarian missions, the Air Force core value of "service
before self" was inherently included in CAP's core value of "volunteer service." The national board,
recognizing the need for our diverse membership to treat each other with fairness and dignity, added
the core value of respect.
A volunteer is someone who offers to do something without being forced,
a person who willing joins and gives services without being paid.
In CAP, the volunteers are unpaid professionals.

Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois just cosponsored S. 418 bringing the total cosponsors in that chamber to 20.
This is 30 percent of our goal. Also, with the addition of Illinois we now have 33 wings with one or more
cosponsors. An increase in cosponsors is expected in the House. We need to honor our surviving CAP WWII
veterans while they are still with us but time is running out for the Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded this
year. At best, we may have two more months to gain the additional 47 Senate and 241 House cosponsors needed.
Unfortunately, it takes six months or more to design and strike the medal as well as coordinate and plan the
presentation ceremony with the White House, Congress, the military leadership and others. If we go beyond two
months, the award will almost certainly have to be sometime next year.
Major General Amy Courter has asked Lt. Colonel Jack Faas, former executive director of the CAP Historical
Foundation, to be the volunteer staff point person for the Congressional Gold Medal. He will work with CAP
Washington Representative John Swain to assist wings with obtaining additional cosponsors and other tasks.
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,ational Day Of Prayer At

The Cartersville High School
5 May 2011

On-Duty: Cadets Brooks, Carpenter, Davidson,

Drawver, Gonzales, Hayman, Hicks, Kariuki,
Liscomb, Maxwell, Pittman, and Stratford,
In attendance: C/1Lt Hicks, Cadet & SM Whisler
Senior Officers
Capt Janssen, Major Mor, 1Lt Palafox, 1Lt Tavegia

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From 20-22 May,

on Duty from GA129:
Cadets Brooks, Carpenter,
Cochran, Hayman, Hicks,
Kariuki, Liscomb, Pittman,
Stratford, Tavegia
Senior Officers:
1Lt Hicks, Capt Janssen,
Major Mor, 1Lt Palafox

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JU,E BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to C/AB Jamie Apgar and C/Amn Nathan Fuchs.

JU,E
4 June
11 June
12 June
26 June2 July

O Flights
Group I SAREX
Tellus MuseumRockfest
Georgia Wing Encampment @ Robbins AFB
For details go to http://www.gaencampment2011.org

8 July16 July

National Glider Flight Academy Location: Rome, GA

Cost: $1,000. Minimum age: 14 at the start of the
activity.
At the Glider Flight Academies, all the basic to
advanced skills and ground instruction leading toward
your private glider rating are included.

JULY

AUGUST
1921 August

Group I Aerospace Education Weekend

at the Rome Composite Squadron

2011 Professional Development Course Schedule

DATE
11-12 June
9-10 July
13-14 August
10-11 September
8-9 October

COURSE
SLS/CLC
TLC
ICS 400
UCC
SLS/CLC

LOCATIO,
Macon
Macon
Macon
Dobbins ARB
Dobbins ARB

Applications to these courses are done on CAP Form 17 sent to Wing HQ.
Deadline for all courses is 10 business days prior to the course.
Course Directors and Instructors are needed for all of these courses.
Teaching is one way to get credit for professional development advancement.
If interested, please let me know ASAP at gadcp@bellsouth.net.
Major Jeff Arnold, GAWG Professional Development Officer

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June 2011 (,ote: For June, CD will be Week 3

WEEK

O,E
BDUs
2 June
TWO
PT Gear
9 June
THREE
Blues

Begin
1800
End
1900

23 June

CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30

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

Weekend
Activities

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

Testing
Leadership

TLP
Element
Time

(Announcements)

OFlts
6/4
Details TBA
PIPER 6/4

Cadet SIG,-I,
@ Arrival
Staff
FORMATION
Meeting
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

PT

Safety Pledge
Safety

(Announcements)

6/11 Group I
SAREX
6/12
Rockfest
@ Tellus

TLP

(Announcements)

Drill
Team
Practice

16 June
FOUR
BDUs

FORMATION
1900

& AE will be Week 4.)

SIG,-I, @ Arrival
FORMATION
Promotions/Awards
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)
(time permitting)

ES
SIG,-I,
Training
@ Arrival
FORMATION
C/OATH D & C

WEEK FIVE

30 JUNE

Senior Member Meeting

Cadet Staff Meeting

Character
Development
Group
Discussions
AE Current
Events

Goal Setting for the

Summer using
SMART GOALS

TLP
AE

(Announcements)

AE
(Rocketry)

GAWG
Encampment
6/267/2

ACTIVITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED

(Tuesday evening Week 2 @ 1900 hrs)-no mtg in June

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1800 hrs)

Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice for June

Week Three 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 for June

Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with ES Officer Captain Maney

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With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot

This could be YOU!!!

Aircraft Ownership
So you have your private pilots license and have recently earned an instrument rating Congratulations!
You have also used the rental Cessna at your local airport for trips across the southeast and now feel that
you are ready for aviations next challenge Aircraft Ownership. Is this a reasonable goal? What does
owning a private aircraft really cost?
Most people are surprised to learn that many aircraft can be purchased for less than the price of a new car or
SUV. This is because almost all privately owned light aircraft are purchased used. In fact, the average
general aviation light aircraft flying currently in the United States is over 30 years old! A 30 year old two
seat Cessna 150 will often sell for $15,000 to $20,000. A similar vintage four seat Piper Cherokee may sell
for as little as $30,000. These aircraft are still safe and flying because they must meet FAA mandated
inspection and maintenance requirements. Much like automobiles, many banks will also loan money for
aircraft purchases with a down payment.
What other expenses should be considered when purchasing an aircraft? Expenses normally fall into two
categories fixed and variable. Fixed expenses are expenses that must be paid whether the aircraft is flown
or not, and include aircraft insurance, and tie-down or hanger rental. Aircraft insurance is similar to
automobile insurance in that most owners purchase liability insurance, and hull coverage to replace the
owned aircraft. Insurance costs will vary based on pilot experience and aircraft value, but insurance for a
typical two seat trainer aircraft will normally be about $750 per year. Double that cost for a typical used
four seat aircraft. Parking space costs (tie-down) at small airports are normally less than $50 per month.
Hanger rentals are more expensive, but not necessary.
What about variable expenses? The most common variable expense is aviation fuel. A Cessna 150 will
burn about 6 gallons per flying hour, and a Cessna 172 will burn about 8 gallons per hour. Aviation fuel
generally costs about $1 to $2 more per gallon than automobile gasoline. Aviation fuel currently costs about
$6.00 per gallon at my aircrafts home base. Maintenance expenses are usually the largest variable expense
in aircraft ownership. As mentioned earlier, all certified general aviation aircraft must undergo an annual
airworthiness inspection with an FAA certified inspector. This normally includes some preventative and
routine maintenance. This cost varies widely based on the age and condition of the aircraft, and the
individual inspector. Its normal to expect to pay $1000 to $2000 per year for aircraft maintenance.
So what does all of this add up to? For most pilots, owning an aircraft ends up costing slightly more per
operating hour than renting an aircraft. In other words, a Cessna 150 will probably cost you about $85 per
hour to operate, and an older Cessna 172 will cost about $110 per hour to operate. This assumes that you fly
the aircraft 50 to 100 hours per year. Some people choose to form clubs where several pilots share an
aircraft, and they can often drive the cost down to less than that of local rental aircraft.
So why do people own aircraft when they can usually rent for less money? Owning your own personal
airplane is simply a lot of fun. The freedom to head to the airport at a moments notice and fly wherever you
want is a powerful attraction well worth the additional costs for many pilots.

Happy flying!
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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.

Airman Ranger Makes the Cut

May 10, 2011
Air Force News|by Airman 1st Class Brigitte N. Brantley-Sisk
FORT BENNING, Ga. --

The course began with 404 people. After 61 days of fast-paced stressful situations that pushed
them past their physical and mental limits, only 191 remained, and only one was an Airman. Airman 1st
Class Matthew Garner, an 823rd Base Defense Squadron member, is one of fewer than 300 Airmen to
make it through Army Ranger School and earn the Ranger tab since the school opened in the 1950s.
"I wanted to become a Ranger to find out what my limits were," said Airman Garner, who
graduated April 29. "Completing the course helped me realize there were no limits. The course is
designed to help you find out who you really are. You're tired and hungry, and surrounded by chaos and
confusion in the worst of conditions, but you still have to overcome adversity and get the job done."
Airman Garner was chosen to fill one of only six slots the Air Force gets each year for the
course. During the nine weeks of the combat leadership course held at Fort Benning, Ga., the aspiring
Rangers were isolated as they learned the skills that will lead them to gaining the coveted qualification.
"We were allowed (to receive) mail during most parts of the course, and that was definitely a
morale booster," Airman Garner said. "What really helped each person get through the training was their
team. It takes a lot of individual effort, but nobody earns the Ranger tab on their own. If someone was
having a particularly rough day, the teammates would help support them."
To help aid with the team concept, none of the students wore ranks. The three phases hone their
combat skills including demolitions, mountaineering, ability to lead a platoon-sized patrol, combat arms
proficiency, land navigation, and combat water survival. The phases were held in different
environments, including mountains and a coastal swamp, but each phase tested the students'
commitment and stamina while facing severe weather, hunger and mental, physical and emotional stress.
"Because I went through the Air Force pre-Ranger course, I felt like I had really been set up for
success," Airman Garner said. "Overall, I put about 10 months of intense training into earning my
Ranger tab."
Airman Garner said he credits two people with helping him the most during the preparation
process: his father, Don Garner, and Staff Sgt. Seth Hunter, from the 820th Combat Operations
Squadron.
"We're very proud of him for serving his country and accomplishing something like this," said
Mr. Garner. "Even as a young man, he was always into exercising and doing things that weren't expected
of him. Before joining the Air Force, he went to college for a year on a bull-riding scholarship. Bullriding isn't something Indiana is known for." Airman Garner started riding bulls when he was 14 years
old and has spent two years since then as an amateur and three years as a professional. His father acted
as a coach then, but still has an effect on his son now.
"My father helped me develop the mental fortitude to drive forward and never quit," Airman
Garner said. "He was like a personal coach and gave me some memorable 'don't quit' talking sessions.
During the Ranger course, the temptation to quit is always there, so that really helped."

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Airman Garner also credits Sergeant Hunter with some of his success. It began when Sergeant Hunter
graduated Ranger school.
"I graduated from Ranger school in October 2010 and then helped assess Airman Garner during
his pre-Ranger course late last year," said Sergeant Hunter, the 820th COS manager for tactical training,
and sharpshooter and sniper skills. "We spent a lot of time training and preparing for this, and I'm super
proud of him. Only 30 percent of Rangers make it through the entire course without being recycled, and
he was one of them," he said. "His graduation is an outstanding accomplishment, especially for someone
his age. The leadership and combat skills he's gained during Ranger school will be very beneficial to his
unit."
The graduation included a Rangers in Action Demonstration, which showcased rappelling,
demolitions, extraction by helicopter and hand-to-hand combat abilities. Airman Garner is scheduled to
attend the U.S. Army Airborne School in May to earn the title of Airborne Ranger.

Cadet Honored in Pentagon Ceremony

May 15, 2011
Air Force News|by Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle
WASHINGTON -The newest name engraved on the Millennium Sword of Friendship in the Pentagon is that of a student at
the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., who was presented with the 2010 U.S. Air Force Cadet of
the Year Award here May 12. During a ceremony hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, Cadet
Christopher J. McCool garnered the recognition for demonstrated excellence in military skill, academics and
athletics in an Air Force commissioning program.
The Air Squadron, a private British organization, established the award in 2000 to pay tribute to the U.S.
military for its support of the United Kingdom over the years. The group presented the sword to the Air Force that
same year, as a symbol of the enduring British-American partnership.
In his remarks, General Schwartz lauded Cadet McCool's myriad achievements. "Aristotle once said that
we are what we repeatedly do," General Schwartz said. "Cadet McCool has consistently excelled as a scholar, as an
athlete, and in the military aspects of his training." General Schwartz said the award does not just recognize the
past accomplishments of Cadet McCool, who will be commissioned as an officer on May 25. "This award is really
about promise and potential," the general said. "The United States Air Force will benefit from the promise and
potential of this young leader in just a few weeks."
Cadet McCool, who holds a 3.97 grade point average, distinguished himself as wing athletic
non-commissioned officer, element leader and wing director of operations at the Academy, according to his award
citation. He oversaw the largest intramural sports program in the country, involving more than 3,200 cadets. Cadet
McCool was also selected to attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., to pursue a master's degree in public
policy.
The cadet spoke of his teachers and teammates in describing his journey to success. "I'm definitely
grateful for the many people who have helped me along the way," Cadet McCool said. "I don't understand why I'm
here ... because the things I've done are the same things that several other cadets, not only from the Academy but
from other commissioning sources, do on a daily basis. It's been an honor and a privilege."
Representing the Air Squadron, Marcus De Ferranti expressed gratitude to the Air Force and to Cadet
McCool for inspiring future generations. "We pay regular thanks to individuals who give inspiration through their
actions, their example and their excellence to future generations," Mr. De Ferranti said. "On behalf of the Air
Squadron, I'm very proud to present him with the sword today, and I hope he'll keep in touch with us for at least a
generation."
The Air Squadron was founded in London in 1966 by a group of friends who shared a passionate interest
in flying light aircraft. Organization officials also award cadet-of-the-year honors to the top cadet at Royal Air
Force Cranwell, training site for RAF officers and cadets of the South African Air Force.

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On the Bright Side

By Senior Member Diane Tavegia
Assistant Testing Officer
Drug Demand Reduction Officer
Assistant Public Affairs Officer

Friends. Choose Wisely!

Last week, I was sitting in church behind a friend. Vicki had on a black sweater and on her
shoulder was a long blond hair. Vickis hair is a very dark brown and it only comes to her chin.
Certainly not her hair! Since I know Vicki pretty well, I was able to figure out that the hair
came from her five year old daughter and their see you later hug when she dropped her off in
Childrens Church.
You are known by the friends you keep.
Later that day I began to think about that hair and about our choice of friends. Actually, YOUR
choice of friends. See, friends rub off on us and leave little bits of themselves, little pieces of
influence whether good or bad.
Some of our cadets will move to a new school in the fall. Some, only to new classes. One will
move on to college. In each of these situations, youll meet one, two or hundreds of new
people.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Generally, youll find that you have something in common with almost everyone. Maybe you
find that you both have an older sister. Maybe you both came from a single parent home.
Maybe you both have brown eyes and black hair. Maybe you both like the same bands. Other
than that, you might be very different.
If you lie down with the dog, youll get up with fleas.
As you meet new people, I encourage you to be friendly with everyone but choose your friends
wisely! Friends can influence our decisions, good or bad. Friends can change how other
people view us, good or bad. Friends can encourage you and friends can discourage you!
Be alert! Dont judge a new acquaintance only by the way they dress or other exterior things.
Use your own judgment, and if you have questions or concerns, talk to an adult.
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we
are responsible for who we become. Anonymous
Introduce your new friends to your parents.
Listen to any concerns your parents may have about that friend.
If in doubt, approach a teacher or mentor at school and ask for their input.
Always know, you are loved! You are valuable! You have a purpose!
There have been meetings of only a moment which have left impressions for life ...for eternity. No one
can understand that mysterious thing we call influence ...yet everyone of us continually exerts
influence, either to heal, to bless, to leave marks of beauty; or to wound, to hurt, to poison, to stain other
lives. J.B. Miller (President & CEO of Empire Entertainment)
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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.

WildfiresAre You Prepared?

(WildfiresAre You Prepared? FEMA,, Safety Beacon May 2011)
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings in or near forests, rural areas, or remote
mountain sites. Homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment, but do face the very real danger of wildfire. Every year
across our nation, some homes survive while many others do not after a major wildfire. Those that survive almost always do
so because their owners had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an inescapable force of nature in fire-prone
wildland areas. Said in another wayif its predictable, its preventable! Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread
quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Reduce your risk by preparing nowbefore wildfire strikes, Meet with your
family to decide what to do and where to go if wildfires threaten your area. Follow the steps listed below to protect your
family, home, and property.

Practice Wildfire Safety

People start most wildfires. Can you promote and practice wildfire safety?
Contact your local fire department, health department, or forestry office for information on fire laws.
Make sure that fire vehicles can get to your home. Clearly mark all driveway entrances and display your name and
address.
Report hazardous conditions that could cause a wildfire.
Teach children about fire safety. Keep matches out of the reach of children.
Post fire emergency telephone numbers.
Ensure adequate accessibility by large fire vehicles to your property.

Before Wildfire Threatens

Design and landscape your home with wildfire safety in mind. Select materials and plants that can help contain fire
rather than fuel it. Use fire-resistant or noncombustible materials on the roof and exterior structure of the dwelling, or treat
wood or combustible materials used in roofs, siding, decking, or trim with fire-retardant chemicals evaluated by a nationally
recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Plant fire-resistant shrubs and trees. As an example,
hardwood trees are less flammable than pine, evergreen, eucalyptus, or fir trees.
Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety. Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a wildfire.
Make a list of your neighbors skills such as medical or technical. Consider how you could help neighbors who have special
needs such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans to take care of children who may be on their own if parents can not
get home.
Your best resource for proper planning is www.firewise.org, which has outstanding information used daily by
residents, property owners, fire departments, community planners, builders, public policy officials, water authorities,
architects and others to assure safety from fire. Firewise workshops are offered for free all across the nation in communities
large and small, and free firewise materials can be obtained easily by anyone interested.

What To Do After A Wildfire

(www.weather.com)

It is important to wait until your local emergency personnel have announced it is safe to return home. Then, use only
recommended routes and take the following steps:

Beware of Hazards
Be careful walking on smoldering surfaces. After a fire, the ground may contain heat that can cause severe injury or
spark another fire.

Stay away from damaged buildings until inspectors have given you the green light.
If your home has been spared, keep children and pets inside.
Assess Psychological Effects
In addition to the obvious physical damage, the devastation of fire can sometimes cause emotional trauma and distress.
Crisis counseling can help. Contact your local American Red Cross Chapter for information about resources in your area.
Address your problems one at a time. Preparation may help you save lives and avoid injury. The rest can be rebuilt.
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By C/A1C Caleb Whisler, C/PAO

Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron Cadets and Senior
Officers spent Saturday, 30 April 2011 at the Booth
Western Art Museum in the heart of downtown
Cartersville at an event which was entitled "The Civil War
Comes Alive!" The event was co-hosted by the Booth
and the Bartow History Museums.
In order to serve the community, Cadets and Senior
Officers stood post at the main gate, at the exhibition area,
and at barricades which were placed at the roads which
enter the museum. While on-duty, Cadets and Senior
Officers had the opportunity to listen to the reading of the
Gettysburg Address, to enjoy musical entertainment from
the 8th Regiment Band, to guard the crowd when there
were hourly firings of the cannon, and to view a minisettlers campsite. Participants also got a little "taste" of
the upcoming Battle Of Resaca scheduled for 2022
May.
Bartow-Etowah Composite members included:
C/MSgt Brooks, C/SSgt Cochran, C/A1C Gonzales, C/Amn Kariuki, C/SSgt Liscomb, C/2Lt Pittman,
C/TSgt Tavegia and C/A1C Whisler, Capt. Janssen, Major Mor, 1Lt Tavegia, and SM Patterson

THE BATTLE OF RESACA REE,ACTME,T By C/1Lt Monica Hicks

On 2022 May 2011, Cadets and Senior Officers from the Calhoun Composite, the Rome Composite, and the
Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadrons supported the community in a battle reenactment in Resaca, Georgia. The
Battle of Resaca, located at the historic battlefield of Resaca, is a two-day event which features Civil War
reenactors, black powder guns and cannons, cavalry, and Sutlers Row where items representing that time period can
be purchased. For many years, the Civil Air Patrol has provided members for parking details, posting at entries,
and for crowd control during the actual battle. CAP members alternate between assignments on post, visiting
Sutlers Row, and just bonding at the CAP Base. On both Saturday and Sunday, the simulated battles begin at 1400
hrs (2:00 p.m.). CAP members march to the battlefield and form a line in front of the spectators in order to ensure
their safety by keeping them behind the battle line. With front row seats, the up-close look at what goes on
behind enemy lines was definitely enjoyed by all.
On Saturday night, Cadets were invited to attend the Period Dance with music provided by the 8th Regimental
Band. There were competitions among the Cadets to see who would dance with the prettiest girls dressed in
beautiful period costumes or with the most handsome guy dressed in fancy Civil War attire. The evening ended
with many laughs. The weekend was filled with many opportunities to bond with members from your own
Squadron, as well as with members from other Squadrons. It was a weekend filled with both responsibility and
fun. A great time was had by all.
WILDER,ESS FIRST AID COURSE by C/A1C Caleb Whisler, C/PAO.
On Tuesday 31 May, Bartow-Etowah Cadets and Senior Members were invited by the Rome Composite
Squadron to attend a Wilderness First Aid Course taught by Florida Wing's LtCol Carole Jewett, a private pilot and
Registered nurse. The course was based on her experience as a pilot, a Navy combat trauma nurse, and a
Wilderness First Responder. Members learned that urban First Aid is what is taught in American Red Cross First
Aid courses, and that in reality, it may take hours for help to arrive in the wilderness. Col Jewett gave us a lesson
on how to do a head-to-toe search by using the ABC's of ES while you are waiting for help to arrive. After she
gave the lecture, LtCol Jewett put the Cadets into groups of three and gave us a scenario of what could actually
happen out in the wilderness. After each group completed and presented their scenario to the class, we went
outside to a CAP Maule where LtCol Jewett showed us how we should appropriately take plane-crash victims out
of the plane, if they are alive.
After the instruction, each CAP member in attendance received a sign-off for the GTM3 First-Aid task. GA129
members included Cadets Cochran, Drawver, Liscomb, Stratford, Tavegia, and Whisler and Senior Officers
Captain Janssen, 1Lt Tavegia, and SM Tavegia. Many thanks to the Rome Composite Squadron for the invitation
and to LtCol Jewett for taking to time to drive from Florida in order to teach the course.
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PROMOTIO,S
The following Cadets have successfully completed
all requirements and have been promoted during
the month of May and first week of June.
Phase III
C/1Lt Monica Hicks
Phase II
C/MSgt Brandyn Brooks
C/TSgt ,ick Tavegia
Phase I
C/SrA Michael Stratford
C/A1C Ryan Drawver
C/A1C Matthew Gonzales

WELCOME COLO,EL BEDGOOD

On 23 May 2011, Col Al Bedgood became the new SER commander. The formal change of command ceremony
took place at the SER conference, 3 5 June at the Peachtree City Conference Center.
Col Bedgood had been serving as one of the SER vice commanders and is a retired Army officer. He should be a
marvelous region commander, and is already a great friend to GAWG.
The previous SER commander, Col James Rushing, completed a very successful term as region commander, and
will continue his service to CAP probably at the national level. He will a great asset to CAP in whatever future
role he chooses.
Many thanks to Colonel Rushing for his devoted service and to Colonel Bedgood for his willingness to serve.
GAWG...Let us show support for our new region commander.

The severe storms that swept across northern Georgia on April 27 and 28 clearly demonstrated the serious threat that extreme
weather conditions can have on this part of the state. Although a home may be built to code, that does not mean it can
withstand the forces from extreme events such as tornadoes, straight line winds and major hurricanes.
A safe room or a wind shelter that is part of a homestead will provide a space where you and your family have a refuge that
provides a high level of protection. You can build a safe room in one of several places in your home:
1. Your basement. 2. Atop a concrete slab-on-grade foundation or garage floor. 3. An interior room on the first floor.
Underground safe rooms provide the greatest protection; a safe room built in a first-floor interior room also can provide
adequate protection. Below-ground safe rooms must be designed to avoid accumulating water during the heavy rains that often
accompany severe windstorms.
A free FEMA publication, Taking Shelter from the Storm, contains construction plans and building supply lists for several types
of safe rooms. It can be ordered at 1-800-480-2520, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It can also be
downloaded from the FEMA Website at www.fema.gov/mit/tsfs01.htm and clicking on the line Guidelines and instructions for
building a safe room.
You should also consider buying a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio for advance warnings of weather emergencies issued by
the nearest National Weather Service office. Radio broadcasts include watches and warnings for heavy rains, flash flooding,
severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, extreme heat/cold, creek and river rises, and other hazards. Information is broadcast
automatically and as needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Weather radio prices range from $20 to $200, depending on the model and features. They can be purchased at retail stores that
sell electronics, some drug stores, through mail-order catalogs or via the Internet.
They provide you with early warnings that may save your familys lives and protect your property by giving you advance notice
to move, secure, raise or evacuate valuable items. Most are portable and can run on AC power or batteries. They are
inexpensive enough to have more than one for placement in different locations such as your home, office, cabin, car and boat.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Via http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=55290
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Tales From A Life Traveler

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

Deadly Info Internet Safety

Internet communication has become an integral part
of our lives. What began with e-mails, has now
expanded into a viable way to keep in contact with
friends and to meet new ones. Unfortunately, while
most of ones Internet friends are who and what they
say they are, that isnt always the case. Giving out
personal information willingly or unwittingly, can
expose a person to harm by online predators.
A person who has been chatting with you on the
Internet may surprise you. As the Case Study so
beautifully illustrated, the person who you think is
suitable to be your friend might turn out to be quite
different than you originally thought.
The story is about a high school junior named Maria
who had many online friends on her MySpace pages.
When she would return from school, she would
normally spend four to five hours a day updating her
MySpace pages and chatting with her online friends.
In her favorite teen chat room, she particularly
enjoyed chatting with one special friend who
identified himself as FlyGuy25. He was a 17-yearold swimmer, and over the course of their online
friendship, Maria told him about herself. She shared
her age, hometown, her friends and family members
names and ages, the sports she played, and the name
of the schools team. Almost daily, Maria and
FlyGuy25 chatted, and she considered him one of her
closest online friends.
One day when Maria returned from school, she found
her parents in the living room talking with a
uniformed officer. Imagine Marias shock when the
officer introduced himself as FlyGuy25!

CAP members should

always remember to stay
consistent to the Core
Values of Integrity,
Vo l u n t e e r
Service,
Excellence, and Respect.

The officer explained that he was actually an

undercover policeman demonstrating the dangers of
chat rooms. He told Maria how simple it would be for
an online stalker to find her with the information she
had provided. All the stalker would have to do is go to
her school, look for her jersey number at the soccer
match, and follow her home.
To illustrate the dangers possible from giving out
information online, Officer Roberts told Maria and her
parents about several tragic cases of online stalking he
had worked. The information frightened Maria.
After her meeting with Officer Roberts, she was fearful
to use the Internet at all. She deleted her MySpace
profile, and was suspicious of anyone she met online.
She stopped e-mailing and chatting with all the friends
she had met online.
********************************************
Although this was a Case Study, it is based on real-life
situations. To protect yourself, always remember that

,OT ALL O,LI,E DISGUISES

ARE FU, A,D GAMES.
DA,GEROUS I,DIVIDUALS
MIGHT USE THIS I,FORMATIO,
TO HARM YOU.

NEVER give out personal information

about you or your friends, family,
address, or school online.
If you post photos of friends and family
online, do not post names along with the
photo.
Dont agree to meet online friends
alonethey may not be anything like
they say they are.
If you are troubled or thinking of running
away, an online friend may not be the
best one with whom to discuss your
plans.

C/1Lt Hicks

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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#1

GA129 is #1

#1
#1

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
AEROSPACE A,D LEADERSHIP PRACTICE TESTS FROM THE WYOMI,G WI,G
#295 Aerospace Practice Tests: http://www.capwyhq.org/drupal-5.0/?q=node/295
#296 Leadership Practice Tests: http://www.capwyhq.org/drupal-5.0/?q=node/296

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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air
Force auxiliary role, performs 95 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 72 lives in fiscal year 2009.
Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug 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 26,000 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.

TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE FLYING EAGLES NEWSLETTER:

1. GIVE A COPY OF THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR
or
2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO drilanamor@gmail.com.
(If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

EDITOR
EDITOR--IN
IN--CHIEF
Dr. Ilana Mor

www.art4theheart.net

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Lessen Stress... Rediscover Choice...

Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn

Deputy Commander for Cadets
Character Development Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Group I
Cadet Programs Development
Officer
Emergency Services
Mission Staff Assistant
Information Officer *

drilanamor@gmail.com

C# 770-891-8068

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author
Life Coach
Experience Empowerment

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Mor

remain the property of the artist.
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