NEWSLETTER OF January Issue 2009

PCR-WALEWIS COUNTY COMPOSITE SQUADRON PCR-WA-110 WASHINGTON WING, CIVIL AIR PATROL

CADETS MEET ARMY OLYMPIC SHOOTERS

Lt Col Steve Carmick

Published by Lewis Co. Sq., CAP PO Box 56 Chehalis, WA 98532 Editor: 1st Lt Ruth A. Peterson

Twenty LCCS cadets and senior officers got a chance recently to meet with shooters who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The shooters, members of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), had come to the Centralia Rifle Club on January 28th to meet with members of the W. F. West and Centralia High School rifle teams. The Army shooters included Sgt. Glenn Eller, who won the Olympic gold medal in trap shooting, and Specialist Jeffrey Holguin, who placed fourth. The two shotgun experts shared tips on preparing your mind for competitive shooting, pointing out that all types of shooting competitions share this requirement. The cadets also got some shooting tips on rifle marksman-

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LCCS Banquet Promotions SAR Conference Info February Birthdays Websites of Interest Upcoming Events 2 3 3 3 4 4

ship from Unit Designated Marksmen from Ft. Lewis, who accompanied the AMU shooters.
Specialist Jeffery Holguin tells cadets and rifle team members about shooting in the Olympics while gold Medalist, Sgt Glenn Eller, looks on.

The shooters also brought along a selection of shooting oriented video games for the cadets to try. Reports from cadets attending indicated that the afternoon was a big hit. C/TSgt Kayla Hughes, who is also a member of the Centralia HS rifle team, said, "This was great!" C/CMSgt Jonathan Peterson added that the most important thing I learned was to prepare my mind first before the physical. This event was coordinated by Lt Col Steve Carmick, who is also the Coach of the WF WEST High School rifle team.

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Third Annual LCCS Awards Banquet

Over one hundred cadets, seniors, and their families attended the 4th annual awards banquet at the Bethel Church in Chehalis. C/Lt Col David Peterson served as Master of Ceremonies, assisted by Squadron Commander Capt Dan Whalen, Deputy Commander for Seniors Capt Gil White, and Deputy Commander for Cadets, 1st Lt Bill Tibbits. The guest speaker was T.G. Neason, who gave a presentation on leadership techniques. LCCS Aerospace Education Officer, Eric Corder, presented Capt Whalen with the Aerospace Education Excellence Award. This award was presented to the squadron for completing six aerospace activities throughout the year as well as the tour to the Oregon aerospace facilities that was taken in September. The awards were presented as follows: Rising Star Award Senior - 2d Lt Joe Sibitzky Cadet - C/SrA Jordon Bartlow

CIVIL AIR PATROL Drug Free and Proud!

C/SrA Cheyenne Sibitzky receives the 110% award.

Pathfinder Award Senior - 2d Lt Zack Bell Cadet - C/2d Lt Jonathan Shea Righteous Award Senior - 1st Lt Bill Tibbits Cadet - C/CMSgt Josiah Beresford 110% Award Senior - 2d Lt Zack Bell Cadet - C/SrA Cheyenne Sibitzky

C/SrA Jordon Bartlow receives the Rising Star award.

Cadet of the Year C/2d Lt Joe Currall All of the LCCS cadets and senior members worked hard during 2008 to create a team that works together for the good of our community and country. They should be proud of their efforts. This year promises to be just as rewarding! 110% All The Way!

C/2d Lt Jonathan Shea receives the Pathfinder award.

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Congratulations! Taylor Kenny promoted to 2d Lt & Krystina Wulff to SSgt

Classes Scheduled for 2009 SAR Conference

The 2009 SAR Conference will take place from May 15th-17th at Dragon Sphere Park in Randle. Our squadron is invited to help with the logistics involved with sponsoring such a huge event. In return for the work that our cadets contribute to this event, they will be able to attend the event and some of the classes free of charge. Some of the classes have already been scheduled. While cadets may not qualify to attend every class, there are many classes that would be helpful for those interested in Search and Rescue. Following are some of the classes that have been scheduled: 24 Hour Pack / Team Survival Partnering with the News Media Rough Land Evac Drug Labs / HAZMAT C/Lt Col Peterson gets a tour of a Basic Helicopter Survival helicopter as a new cadet at the Natures Compass 2004 SAR Conference. Man Tracking NW Weather 4x4 Winching Bone Identification Evidence Search Crime Scene Protection Basic ICS 100 Map & Compass Mountain Bikes in SAR K-9 Hot Load K-9 Area Search Tactics Personal Rope Rescue Cell Phone Tracking / GPS tech in Phones

C/SSgt Jeremy Jackson gets loaded into a helicopter during a demo at the 2004 SAR Conference.

February Birthdays
C/2d Lt Skyler Sorsby C/Ssgt Ian White Cadet James West C/SSgt Arnie Yoder

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Websites of interest for Cadets: National CAP Website
(Check out the National encampments! You must sign up for them by the end of Dec.)

OFFICER DRILL SCHEDULE THURSDAYS IN JANUARY

http://www.cap.gov/
Washington CAP Website

6:30 pm SCOUT LODGE At 3rd and Adams Chehalis, WA

http://www.wawg.cap.gov/
The Hock Shop (For Uniforms)

http://www.thehock.com/ DATE
The LCCS squadron website is filled with pictures, articles, information, and important links. Check us out at:

TOPIC Drill & Ceremony Drill & Ceremony Senior Training Cadet Programs

Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26

www.lewiscountycap.org

Important DatesAdd to your Calendar TODAY!

If you have any questions about events (price, how to apply, etc) call your higher-ups, and they can help you out! 6 - 8 March - BME - Registration is open. Go to the LCCS website and register now. It always fills up in a hurry because this encampment is one of the most popular in the Wing!
1 - 3 May - The Spring Conference is in Yakima this year. This is a great opportunity to attend classes and get to know cadets from other squadrons. There are wing-wide awards presented at the conference and a banquet, as well. 9 - 10 May - We will joint the Sheriffs office at the Packwood SAR Conference site to set up for the event that will take place the following weekend. 15-17 May - Lewis County will be hosting the annual SAR convention. We will be working with the Sheriffs department to help with preparations and well be able to attend many of the hands-on classes and lectures. It is a weekend that is full of fun! 22 July - 2 Aug - Flight Encampment. If you want to learn to fly, this is the encampment to go to! You must complete a basic encampment first, however.
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for articles is on the 15th of the month. Schedules must be in by the 20th. Send to the editor at Grpete@centurytel.net The Fireball is an unofficial newsletter, published monthly in the interest of the members of Lewis Co. Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. Opinions expressed by the publishers and writers are their own, and are not to be considered official expressions of CAP or the U.S. Air Force. Advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement by CAP or the Dept. of the Air Force of the products or services advertised.