November 2006 - Vol.

29

THE KEYSTONE WING SLIP

PENNSYLVANIA WING CIVIL AIR PATROL

CADET OF THE YEAR
C/LT COL EVAN J. CONLEY
THE PENNSYLVANIA WING CIVIL AIR PATROL

PA WING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

UP TO APRIL 2007

Indiana, PA

PA Wing Civil Air Patrol Headquarters

Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap,
Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003
www.pawingcap.com
Telephone 717-861-2335 Fax 717-861-2164

Special Photographic Issue; Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol’s 2006 Conference
 November 2006

THE KEYSTONE WING SLIP

Official Magazine of
Pennsylvania Wing
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
PENNSYLVANIA WING KICKS OFF ITS FEATURED
DDR RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN STORIES
Harrisburg Pennsylvania - during the Pennsylvania Wing Annual Conference and
Banquet, held at the Harrisburg East Holiday Inn, Major General Antonio J. Pineda,
National Commander of Civil Air Patrol, cut the ribbons to release red balloons, held
by PA Wing Cadets, to signify the official kickoff of Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol's,
Drug Demand Reduction, (DDR), Red Ribbon Campaign.
Pennsylvania Wing's DDR Officer, Senior Member Brenda Applebaum, distributed
red ribbons to Cadets and Senior Members, during a brief presentation outside the
hotel. Senior Member Applebaum also held a seminar for the Pennsylvania Wing's
members and guests during the conference on Drug Demand Reduction. Using dis-
plays, pamphlets and literature she received from CAP National Headquarters, she
encouraged the attendees to share this important campaign with the public in their Page 1
communities through schools and organizations. PA WING KICKS
"The Drug Demand Reduction Program is chartered with the responsibility to OFF ITS DDR
make the CAP an environment that promotes and supports education, community RED RIBBON
involvement, social responsibility and respect for individuals. The DDR Program CAMPAIGN
began in 1994 to support the "Air Force Family" within 30 miles of an Air Force (More on pages 3.)
installation. The program has three elements: Education and Training, School
NEW FEATURE
Program, and Community Outreach Activities." - (Civil Air Patrol, National PA WING BX
Headquarters) CHECK OUT THE
The history of the Red Ribbon Campaign: - (Civil Air Patrol, National Hdq.) NEW CAP ITEMS
It was February 7, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. a warm winter afternoon in Guadalajara, AVAILABLE NOW
(Page 5)
Mexico, when U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Enrique (Kiki)
Camarena locked his badge and revolver in his desk drawer and left to meet his wife Cover Story:
for lunch. Kiki unsuspectingly crossed the street to his pickup truck. While unlocking Cadet Lt Col Conley
the doors to his vehicle, he was grabbed by five men who shoved him into a beige Receives PA Wing’s Cadet
Volkswagen. One month later, his body was discovered in a shallow grave. Kiki and of the Year Award
(See more on Page 17)
his informant, Alfredo Zavala Avelar, were savagely and grotesquely murdered.
Kiki joined the DEA in 1974 and asked to be transferred to Guadalajara, Mexico, Photographic Chapter
the center of the drug trafficking empire. While investigating a multi-billion dollar of the PA WING
drug scam, he confiscated thousands of pounds of cocaine, and hundreds of thousands CONFERENCE AND
of pounds of marijuana. He suspected the drug scam involved officers in the Mexican BANQUET 2006
army, police and government. Kiki was a believer that one person CAN make a differ- (Pages;
ence and he sacrificed his life to prevent drugs from entering the United States. 6,7,8,9,18,19,20)
In 1985, the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth joined with DEA
and implemented a Red Ribbon campaign that spread to places as far away as Europe.
The National Red Ribbon Week is celebrated every year October 23-31, and is dedi-
cated to Kiki Camarena and all of the people who have been wrongly killed due to the
violence of drugs.
Since then, millions of Americans have gotten involved in, and been touched by
the Red Ribbon Campaign efforts. No other single drug prevention movement has had
such an impact on so many lives.
-Linda A. Irwin, 1Lt CAP, Public Affairs
2 FROM THE COMMANDER’S OFFICE
 RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN continued 3

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

________________________________________
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 898 Session of 2006 ______________________________
INTRODUCED BY REICHLEY, SOLOBAY, MUSTIO, ARGALL,
BAKER, BASTIAN, BEYER, BIRMELIN, BOYD, BUNT, CALTA-
GIRONE, CAPPELLI, CASORIO, CAUSER, CLYMER, COHEN, COR-
RIGAN, CRAHALLA, CREIGHTON, CRUZ, DeWEESE,
DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, EACHUS, J. EVANS, FAIRCHILD,
FICHTER, FLICK, FORCIER, FREEMAN, GABIG, GEIST, GEORGE,
GOOD, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HARHAI, HARHART, HENNESSEY,
HERSHEY, HUTCHINSON, JAMES, LEDERER, LEH, MAJOR, MANN,
McCALL, DALEY, McGILL, McILHINNEY, MELIO, MILLARD, S.
MILLER, MUNDY, NAILOR, PALLONE, PAYNE, PETRI, PETRONE,
PHILLIPS, PISTELLA, PYLE, RAMALEY, READSHAW, REED, ROE-
BUCK, ROHRER, ROSS, RUBLEY, SAINATO, SANTONI, SATHER,
SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SEMMEL, SHANER, SIPTROTH, B. SMITH,
SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, R. STEVENSON, TIGUE, TRUE, WAT-
SON, WILT, WOJNAROSKI AND YOUNGBLOOD,
OCTOBER 18, 2006
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION
UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 18, 2006
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 23 through 31, 2006, as
"Civil Air Patrol Red Ribbon Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol's nearly 57,000 members
will join military, law enforcement and school officials nation
wide the week of October 23 through 31, 2006, as
participants in Red Ribbon Week"; and
WHEREAS, The annual observance, which encourages youths
to say no to drugs, also commemorates the supreme sacrifice
made by a 1986 casualty of the war on drugs -- Agent Enrique
Camarena of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, who
was kidnapped and tortured and murdered by Mexican drug
cartel members; and
WHEREAS, This observance is a national celebration in
memory of Agent Camarena and an opportunity for Civil Air
Patrol members to rededicate themselves to the drug demand
reduction mission; and
WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol has purchased more than
200,000 red ribbons that read "Civil Air Patrol -- United
Against Drugs," which are being distributed to every wing for
this year's celebration; and
WHEREAS, The wing and squadron observances will have
goals to honor Agent Camarena and to reinforce the antidrug
message; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of October 23 through 31, 2006, as "Civil Air Patrol Red
Ribbon Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the
youths of this Commonwealth to participate in this annual
CAP’S NATIONAL COMMANDER, MAJOR GENERAL ANTONIO
event
J. PINEDA, PICTURED IN THE CENTER, CUTS THE RIBBONS
RELEASING THE BALLOONS TO OFFICIALLY KICK-OFF
PENNSYLVANIA WING’S RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN.
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LIKE A FAMOUS WATER COLOR AT AUCTION,

THE 2006 PA WING CONFERENCE CAPTURED
THE ATTENTION OF EVERYONE
In his opening remarks, Colonel M. Allen Applebaum, was lauded by Civil Air Patrol’s National
Commander, Major General Antonio Pineda, for his leadership as the Commander of the Pennsylvania Wing.
“Pennsylvania Wing gets it done,” said Major General Pineda “Pennsylvania Wing is a wing that makes a dif-
ference,” he continued.
Major General Pineda spoke to approximately 300 CAP members and guests on various topics regarding the
past, present and future of Civil Air Patrol. He had nothing but praise for the Search and Rescue Team that
Pennsylvania sent out to Mississippi during the Katrina disaster. “Pennsylvania teams, when needed, are ‘gonna
make it happen” said Major General Pineda, referring to how quickly the team was organized and reported for
duty in Mississippi. He spoke briefly on the National budget and what it meant for Pennsylvania and again
praising the PA members for all they do He complemented Lt Col Herb Cahalen and his staff for the dedication
to Hawk Mountain and how he, as the National Commander, planned to earmark more money for training. He
spoke of the need for more first aid kits, GPS tools, satellite radios, and other necessary items to keep the mem-
bers trained and ready when our local communities, our states and our nation calls upon Civil Air Patrol servic-
es. He praised the Pennsylvania Wing’s financial department and complemented the department responsible for
the Keystone Wing Slip. Playfully he said, “When I am finished with my term, I think I will join your PA
Wing.”
Colonel Applebaum, with the assistance of Commander Pineda and North East Region Commander, Col
Robert Diduch, and Pennsylvania’s Vice Commander, Lt Col Mark Lee, called upon the 2006 awardees to come
forward and receive their awards. Photos can be found throughout this issue of those who received this year’s
prestigious awards.
Adjourning the general assembly for lunch, the conference continued with seminars throughout the day.
Seminars were held on topics such as; logistics, training, safety, operations, administration and personnel, web-
master, MIMS tutoring, aerospace education, professional development, finance and others. Chaplain services
were held and the cadets had special programs and events held for them. A cadet speaking contest was held and
an announcement was made naming the 2007 encampment commanders. Those commanders named were;
Major James Postupack will once again command the PA Wing Encampment, Major Robert Frost will command
the CLS Encampment, Captain Jeff Buchanan will command the Glider Encampment, Captain Richard Baker
was named the commander for the Powered Flight Encampment and Lt Col Herb Cahalen will once again serve
as the commander for Hawk Mountain Ranger School Program.
The conference ended with the grand finale’ - the banquet - which, to the surprise of the not only the pro-
gram and events director, but the hotel as well! In an unfortunate circumstance, the prearranged seating would
not accommodate all those that wished to attend the banquet. Many had chosen to purchase their banquet tick-
ets “at the door”. Complicating matters, the largest banquet room was promised to another organization so CAP
could not be moved to the larger room. However, after “squeezing” in as many seats as the hotel management
could, the evening meal was served and was fantastic! The master of ceremony, Mike Huelsenbeck, MSgt.U.S.
Air Force, (Retired), kept the crowd entertained.
(Article continued on page 17.)
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SQUADRONS HONORED
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10 SQUADRON NEWS

Photo Credit; Lt Pat Nicholson

From left to right; Cadet Garry Jacobs, USAF MSgt Gerry Jacobs, (father of Garry and
Kaela Jacobs and member of the 911th Airlift Wing), Cadet Kaela Jacobs and
Capt Robert Frost, Commander of Squadron 603.

Cadet / 2Lt2
It is always a great pleasure and honor for a Civil Air Patrol Squadron Commander to be chosen by a
cadet to make the presentation of the prestigious Mitchell Award Achievement. Over the past four and one-
half years as commander for Squadron 603, Maj Bob Frost has had the honor of presenting eighteen ( 18 )
cadets with the Mitchell Award and promoting them to the grade of Cadet Second Lieutenant. The latest
two Mitchell Awards presented by Maj Frost were made on the same date in July 2006 to a sister & brother
duo of Squadron 603 cadets, Kaela and Garry Jacobs.
As a sister & brother team, Kaela and Garry progressed through their CAP careers pretty much as a team
and both cadets share an interest in flying. Garry was the first to join due to his father’s association with
Civil Air Patrol ( CAP-USAF ). Kaela soon followed Cadet Garry Jacobs example and joined in 2003.
Garry’s primary interest in CAP is the Aerospace Education Program and he continues to work toward his
Private Pilots License with Group 1 Safety Officer, Capt Jim Knights. As a pair, Kaela and Garry completed
together their first three powered orientation flights in Cessna 172 aircraft at Allegheny County Airport,
Pittsburgh. Garry continued his flight training as a member the 2005 Powered Flight Encampment and
Kaela has just recently completed the 2006 Glider Encampment.
Kaela and Garry are welcome additions to Golden Triangle Squadron 603 and both participate in
squadron activities ( Wings Over Pittsburgh and search-and-rescue exercises) and contribute greatly during
each squadron meeting. While both cadets held the grade of C/Chief Master Sergeant , their speech require-
ments were completed on the same meeting night. Kaela and Garry presented outstanding subject material
for their speeches, both of which were of college quality. On testing night for the Mitchell Award, Maj
Glenn Ward, Squadron Testing Officer, was proud to announce both Kaela and Garry had passed their exams
with flying colors and that the squadron had two new Cadet Second Lieutenants! Within a week’s time, the
Mitchell Award Certificates arrived at Squadron 603 Headquarters. True to their prior sister-brother team
spirit, the Mitchell Awards were sequential in number. Just how cool is that?! On promotion night, the two
new C/2Lts were presented their new shoulder boards at the same time by Maj Frost.
It is true that many good things come in pairs as has been the CAP careers of two great cadets from
Squadron 603.
- Maj Bob Frost, CommanderSquadron 603
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On Thursday, October 12, 2006 Mid-State Flight Received its Charter Number
- Contributed by: Lt-Long

Today, the new Mid-State Flight was assigned it's charter number by National Heaquarters. Now officially
NER-PA-239, the new Flight is under the command of 1st Lt Justin Ogden. Last weekends annual Ranger Team
Competiton was held at the Mid-State facility, and marked the return of Civil Air Patrol to the area.
Mid-State Flight 239 meets every Tuesday evening at 7pm at Mid-State Airport. Visit their website at:
http://midstatecap.org

SOMERSET COUNTY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 1502

On Saturday, 21 October, the members of the

Somerset County Composite Squadron 1502, Civil Air
Patrol, held it’s 64th annual membership recognition din-
ner at the American Legion in Somerset. The evening’s
keynote speaker was Senator Richard Kasunic, who
spoke to the gathering about responsibility and citizen-
ship. A number of awards and promotions were present-
ed throughout the evening. The highest honors included
award of the Cadet Lt. Colonel Warren J. Faulkner
Leadership { cadet of the year} Award to Cadet Senior
Master Sergeant Ryan Musselman, the Major David
Klimeck Communications Award to Cadet Cadet of the Year presentation; C/SMsgt Ryan Musselman, Garner
Faulkner, Pam Faulkner, Maj Catherine Flick, Squadron Commander
First Lieutenant Kelsey Suter and the 2006
Senior Member of the year Award was presented to Captain Samuel M. Flick.
Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Programs is designed to provide youth, from sixth grade through age 20, with a
safe, encouraging environment in which to learn, mature and explore opportunities to help them reach their
potential as adults. Cadets participate in a structured program through group and individual activities that
include aerospace education, physical training, leadership, and moral and ethical values. The program encom-
passes 16 achievement levels that include study in these four areas. Upon completion of each achievement, the
cadet earns increased cadet rank, decorations, awards, eligibility for national and international special activi-
ties, and an
opportunity for
flight and aca-
demic scholar-
ships. The pro-
gram aims to pro-
duce well-round-
ed, confident
young people
equipped to meet
the challenges of
Communications Officer of the Year presentation;Lt adulthood. Senior Member of the Year Award presentation;
ColDavid Chubski, Director of Communications, PA Wing, Lt. Colonel William Mock, Group One Headquarters,
Major Harry Cauffield, Communications Officer, Sq. 1502, - by Lt Col Captain Samuel M. Flick, Major Catherine A. Flick
Cadet 1LT Kelsey Suter and Maj Harry Brodzinski, EdgarFlick
Communications Officer, Group One.
 12 SQUADRON NEWS CONTINUED
All’s Well That Ends Well
As with the title to this article, the lesson learned from Squadron 603’s Color Guard experience should be stated early. “As a compe-
tent colors team, always be prepared for the unexpected.” One just never knows when changes may occur.
Late on an October Wednesday afternoon, an apologetic 911th Airlift Wing Safety Officer called Maj Bob Frost, Commander for
Squadron 603, to request Civil Air Patrol assistance with a Disabled Veterans banquet to be held on base the following Saturday
evening. With such short notice, no promise was made, but Col Dan Gabler was advised a request for assistance would go out immedi-
ately to local Group 1 squadrons. Regardless of the short timing, offers of help were made by many squadron personnel. Our members
expressed a deep desire to support disabled war veterans and would many would rearrange weekend plans to work with the 911th for
this banquet. The wheels were in motion and planning for the weekend was firming up. The weekend plan was looking good, for
now…
At the direction of C/CMSgt Jessica Magrino, Squadron 603’s brand new color guard members met early Saturday morning to pre-
pare for the evening performance. At the same time, Maj Frost and Lt Mike Lonto met with Services Club personnel to review details
for the banquet. The club would be filled to capacity with wheelchair-bound veterans and their families, so it was important to assure
C/CMSgt Magrino’s team would have clear access to the front of the banquet room to present colors. Arrangements were also made to
have a CD of our National Anthem played on the “house” speaker system. ( Following a 2004 PNC Baseball Park performance of the
anthem by C/Capt Mike Bilz and C/Capt Keilah Mulvenna, Col Applebaum had the two cadets professionally record the song. ) It was
then 1100 hrs Saturday morning and everything was shaping up just fine for our volunteers and the 603 Color Guard; then Maj Frost’s
cell phone rang…
The urgent cell phone message for Maj Frost came from the director of the veteran’s organization sponsoring the banquet, and the
news was shocking. Plans for the evening had been totally reworked and there would be no need for either the Color Guard or the
singing of the National Anthem. The number of volunteers required was also reduced to just six CAP members. “You’ve got to be kid-
ding me!” It was then Maj Frost’s job to try and notify all of the volunteers to reverse their plans for the banquet. Ugh! But, the calls
and apologies were made, the Color Guard was canceled, the National Anthem was removed from the club audio system and then new
plans made for the evening. But, this was not the final change for the evening.
The four Color Guard team members, Lt Mike Lonto and Maj Bob Frost were to represent Civil Air Patrol for the evening. Saturday
evening, while loading the squadron van for the short trip to the Services Club, Lt Lonto suggested we take all Color Guard equipment
with us “just in case…” Cadet Bilz and Mulvenna’s National Anthem CD was also placed back in the van – “just in case.” Once at the
club and while being briefed by the banquet organizer, Lt Mike Lonto introduced the Color Guard. Surprised by our team’s profession-
al appearance, he reversed his decision and requested we go back to the original plan of presenting colors and singing the National
Anthem. Great!!! Everything was back to normal – almost. The Color Guard quickly dressed and prepared for their task and Maj
Frost gave the anthem CD to club personnel who “queued” it for team. At the proper time during opening ceremonies, the new 603
Color Guard Team performed flawlessly and when colors were presented the National Anthem started to play, then stop, then play, then
stop… Oh brother, what a shame. Whoever had worked with the audio system had obviously done something incorrectly which caused
the CD to go “mute” from time to time throughout the song. The immediate response from the disabled vets and their families was to
join in and start singing along with the faltering CD. How beautiful was the sound!
As a bonus to a day filled with changes and surprise, visiting VIP Senator Rick Santorum took time to have his photograph taken by
1Lt Pat Nicholson with the 603 Color Guard Team. One more cool photo to hang in the squadron cadet classroom!
Thanks go out from Maj Frost, the 911th Airlift Wing and the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America to all who volunteered to help
with the banquet. Hopefully the next time we are called upon to serve ( and there will be a next time ) planning will be a bit smoother.

- Story by, Major Bob Frost, Commander Squadron 603

- Photos by, Lt Pat Nicholson, Squadron 603 PAO

603 Color Guard Team: C/Capt Mike Bilz, C/2Lt Andrew Gracey, C/CMSgt Brian Lonto ,C/Amn Josh Deleuze, and senior member
1Lt Mike Lonto. Your team defines the term “flexible.” And to: 2Lt Francis Wright and her cadets from Rostraver Squadron who are
always ready to serve; Maj Tom Koedel, 1Lt Bill and Marsha Ellis, 1Lt Pete Highlands, Capt Larry Gamret and the balance of Group 1
members who stepped forward to offer their help.
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Colonel Mary Feik visits with cadets from several Units of Group 3. Story on page 16.
(Col Feik, front row, third person from left, is pictured here with cadets from Group 3.)

AGING GRACEFULLY WITH CAP

Pennsylvania Wing proudly recognizes those that are current members of the
Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol for fifty years or more. We salute you and
humbly thank you for your service to your communities, your state and your
country.
14 CADET ORIENTATION FLIGHTS

Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flow by Each Charter

Period: 3/4-Year 2006 - YTD
Data Source: MIMS
28
26
Count of Cadet Orientation Syllabi

24 3/4-Year 2006 Wing Total = 345 Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flown

22
20
Flown per Charter

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
035
009
066
105
823
049
060
133
310
199
010
025
821
026
102
065
230
021
296
303
827
080
011
143
190
214
253
292
328
831
018
048
089
146
265
332
335
822
061
109
326
324
PA Wing Charter Number

Data does not include Syllabi 99s.

Syllabus 99s are not listed by date, therefore it cannot be determined as to when they were flown.
The time flown for each syllabus may vary.
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Col Mary Feik, Visits Group 3
by Annette Carlson, 1Lt
The Cadet Programs Third Achievement: The Mary Feik Achievement is named for Col. Feik.
Col Feik is a honored CAP member and a recipient of many aerospace awards and honors including the
Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon – The CAP Cadet Program Third Achievement. Bestowed in 2003, The CAP
Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon commemorates the leadership and pioneering contributions Mary Feik has
made to the world of aviation. Col. Feik was riding in a barnstormer’s Curtiss JN-4 biplane at age 7, overhaul-
ing automobile engines at 13, and aircraft engines at 18, eventually teaching aircraft maintenance to crew chiefs
and mechanics for the United States Army Air Forces in 1942. During WWII, she became an expert on many
military aircraft and was the first woman R&D engineer in the Air Technical Service Command’s Engineering
Division at Wright Field (now Wright-Patterson AFB). Col. Feik logged more than 5,000 hours as a B-29 flight
engineer, engineering observer, and pilot in fighter, attack, bomber, cargo, and training aircraft. Col. Feik
designed high-performance and jet fighter pilot transition trainers and has authored pilot training manuals dis-
tributed throughout the armed forces. She helped restore World War I and II aircraft, a 1910 Wiseman-Cook air-
craft, a WWI Spad XIII fighter, and a 1930 Northrop "Alpha" mail plane while at the National Air and Space
Museum’s Paul E. Garber Restoration Facility. She flies and maintains her own Piper Pacer aircraft. She has
taught at the National Congress on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE), sharing her love of aircraft restora-
tion with the cadets of the Civil Air Patrol. She has always shared her vast knowledge and love of aviation and
she continues to teach, conducting about 10 workshops across the country each year.
(See related photo on page 13)

PA WING TO HOLD HOLIDAY

PARTY
Colonel M. Allen Applebaum, Commander, will once again host a
holiday party for the members of the Pennsylvania Wing at Fort
Indiantown Gap on December 9, 2006. Members attending are asked
to bring along with them a new unwrapped toy to place in the Marine
Corps League Toys for Tots container.
Last year, Pennsylvania Wing collected an enormous amount of
toys which were greatly appreciated by Lebanon County’s Chairman
for the Toys for Tots Campaign. “This container will really help. We
have over 2000 under-privileged children that we will be delivering
toys to this year and this will surely help,” said John Gingrich, Sr..
Those members that gave, also felt appreciative. “We all feel good
about giving,” said a cadet as he placed a toy in the container. This
will be the fourth year that the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
participated in the Toys for Tots program.
The holiday party will be held in area 13, in the recreation center,
building number 190. The socializing will begin at 1200 hours and is
set to end at 1500 hours. Refreshments will be prepared by Captain
Elomar Harder-Siennick, but if you would like to bring along a cov-
ered dish or a prepared dessert, please feel free to do so.
If you cannot make this year’s holiday gathering, please stop by
Wing Headquarters to drop off your new unwrapped toy to be placed
in the Toys for Tots container. Let’s try to top last year’s contribu-
tion!
On behalf of the Commander, thank you in advance for your gift(s)
to help the underprevilaged tots in PA.
Original Disney Poster
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The Pennsylvania Wing 2006 Conference, a weekend event held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the
Harrisburg East Holiday Inn, on October 13 - 15, offered to the CAP members, not only seminars but time to
socialize and speak with other members as well as representatives from National and from the North East
Region.
While taking a break from the cadet program portion
of the conference, Cadet Justin Glover, from Squadron
103, pictured on the left, was asked how he was enjoying
the conference and what we he do to change the confer-
ence. “I am enjoying it,” he said, “and the only thing I
wish they would do is make it last longer”.
2Lt Tammy Mitchell from Squadron 504, (pictured on
the right), was asked the same question and she said, “I
enjoyed myself,” and she felt that there was no need to change anything. She was
grateful to be there because she felt that there were seminars that would help her with her “Senior Member
Specialty Track”. - 1Lt Linda a. Irwin
(More on the Successful 2006 PA Wing Conference, continued on page 20.)

PAWG Cadet of the Year; C/Lt Col Evan Conley of Squadron 902 was awarded
C/Lt Col Evan J. Conley Cadet of the Year at the 2006 PAWG Conference.
C/Lt.Col. Conley has successfully held the positions of cadet commander of
Squadron 902, Pa Cadet Leadership School and Pa Wing Encampment. He cur-
rently holds the position of captain of his college flight team which again placed
first qualifying for Nationals for the third straight year. “Lt.Col Conley's enthusi-
asm for aviation is contagious and is quite noticeable when teaching aerospace
education to both cadets and senior officers,” said Captain Julia Postupack,
Commander of Squadron 902.
Congratulations on a job well done Cadet Conley!

COL APPLEBAUM PRESENTS 2006 *AWARDS

SQUADRON COMMANDER OF THE YEAR;
Major Thomas E. DiJohnson
GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Group IV, Commander Captain Bret Stemrich
SPECIAL PAO AWARD:
1Lt Linda A. Irwin
SCHOOL SQUADRON OF THE YEAR:
Creighton Cadet Squadron 821
SQUADRON OF MERIT:
Lebanon VFW Cadet Squadron 307
FRANK G. BREWER CAP MEMORIAL AEROSPACE AWARD:
Catetory II (Senior Member), 1Lt William B. Ellis, III
CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Chaplain, Lt Col Harris Brody
SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
1Lt Gary L. Fleming
MORAL LEADERSHIP OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Maj Ronal S. Mangine
*Numerous awards, recognition for years served and acknowledgements were given at both the PA Wing 2006
Conference General Assembly and Banquet. PA Wing congratulates all those recognized.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
1Lt Patrick Henry Nicholson
GOV RELATIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
The Honorable, Lt Col Robert D. Robbins
SEN. EDWIN G. HOLL, COL CAP WING CADET OF THE
YEAR AWARD: C/LtCol Evan J. Conley (see cover photo)
SCHOOL INTITIVE PROGRAM/SUMER PROGRAM:
2Lt Suzanne Warren, 1Lt Karen Suplee, Cpt Reggie McDonald
DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR K-5 PROGRAM:
Capt Katherine McKellar-Carter, Capt Katherine Smith
PENNSYLVANIA WING ENCAMPMENT:
Capt James T. Postupack
CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL:
Capt Kelly A. Lesisko
GLIDER ENCAMPMENT:
Col Joseph “Skip” Guimond
POWERED FLIGHT ENCAMPMENT:
Capt William J. Doyle, Jr.
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See more PA Wing 206 photos throughout this magazine!

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PA Wing 2006 Conference photo contributions: 1Lt Linda A. Irwin, 1Lt Patrick Henry Nicholson
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PA WING CONFERENCE COLOR GUARD: BUILT FROM THE BASICS

Some activities are well planned ahead of time resulting in a predictable positive outcome. And then other
activities can be “last minute affairs” which result in less than adequate results. But, if the basic training tools are
in place and understood by those planning a “last minute” function, than a successful outcome can be expected.
The Color Guard Team at this year’s PA Wing Conference in Harrisburg is the perfect example of cadets from
various PA Wing Squadrons having the basic training experience to perform flawlessly when called upon at the
last minute to present our Nation’s colors. This was done not only in front of a conference overflowing with our
own membership, but also with CAP’s National Commander, General Antonio J. Pineda, in attendance.
During the week preceding the PA Wing Conference, Lt Col Bruce Brinker requested Squadron 603 provide the
Color Guard Team for the annual conference. Major Bob Frost, 603 Commander, explained that due to normal
squadron attrition over the past summer, his Color Guard / Honor Guard team was currently undergoing a rebuild-
ing phase at the direction of C/CMSgt Jessica Magrino. In short, Squadron 603 had neither training nor the num-
ber of members available to perform at the PA Wing Conference. But…
Major Frost agreed to bring his squadron’s equipment, plus his only “trained
and ready” Color Guard cadet, C/Capt Mike Bilz. It would then be C/Capt
Bilz’s responsibility to select his fellow team members from among the many
cadets attending the conference. Good luck, C/Capt Mike Bilz, and “May the
force be with you!!!”
On Saturday morning while our membership signed in for the conference,
C/Capt Bilz’s team was quickly assembled with four additional PA Wing
cadets with sound basic color guard skills. C/1Lt Tim Egger, Sq 501; C/2Lt
Kyle Timmons, Sq 812; C/2Lt Andrew Nagy, Sq 904; and, C/TSgt Chad
Stitzer, Sq 338, each willingly volunteered to make this year’s Colors Team a
reality. With a flurry of activity, the new team pulled themselves together and
borrowed missing uniform items required for the performance: “I need an
officer’s service cap.” “Who has a spare white color guard cord?” “I didn’t
bring a service coat!” “Oh, no – I have on white socks!” “What do you mean
General Pineda brought his Command Flag? Which flag do we replace???”
From C/TSgt Stitzer came “Wait a minute! I’ve never done this before!” The banquet room ceiling is too low to
do what? Call Major Frost!!!” But, everything worked out just fine and all obstacles were overcome by the
cadets.
Once the team was in place, it took less than forty-five min-
utes for the five cadets to mold into a first-class Color Guard
Team. Their willingness to help and prior individual squadron
color guard training made the 2006 PA Wing Color Guard
Team possible. Lt Col Bruce Brinker and Major Bob Frost
were in disbelief as the team performed during the day as if
they had worked together for years! The two officers agreed
that in difficult situations such as the forming of the last-minute
Color Guard Team, the solution to the problem is made simple
when trained CAP cadets are involved. Congratulations to
C/Capt Mike Bilz and his team.

- Article by Major Bob Frost and photos by 1Lt Linda Irwin

 Special Photo Issue:
PA Wing Civil Air Patrol
Holds 2006 Conference

Cover photo by 1Lt Linda A. Irwin; see story page 25.)