Coastal Patrol 18 Magazine

February 2012 Edition

Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol

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Articles o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 8 o 9 o 10 o 11 o 12 o 13 o 14 o 15 Cert Team Formed Cadets Bivouac Members Complete ICS 300 Members Appear On FCTV Wreaths Across America Achievements & New Members Aerospace Airships On Our Cover: NASA Views Far Side Of The Moon Upcoming Events ES Training Requirements NESA 2012 Crossword Join Civil Air Patrol ________________________________________ Editor: 2ND Lt .Ellen Degregorio PAO Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol 18 Members participating in Wreaths Across America at Massachusetts Military Reservation. Members from left to right: C/A1C Michael Doughty, C/SMSgt Daniel Muller, C/SrA Austin Keene, C/SrA Christopher Holler. Departments: Commander Safety 12 Emergency Services 9 Aerospace Subscriptions: To subscribe to Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol Squadrons Magazine send an email to civilairpatrol18@gmail.com with Magazine in the subject.

February 2012 Edition

On Feb 4, 2012: Members of the Coastal Patrol 18 completed CERT training provided by Captain Chrystal LaPine of the Barnstable County Sheriffs Department. The training was arranged by Coastal Patrol 18 Emergency Services Officer, 2nd Lt. Mike Marotta. The newly formed CERT team is the first Civil Air Patrol CERT team in Barnstable county. http://www.citizencorps.gov/cc/showCert.do?id=53638 The course covered important training on subjects such as: disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, CERT organization, disaster psychology, Terrorism and CERT. These correlate with disasters such as earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fire safety, light search & rescue operations, pandemic influenza, winter storms, etc. The members did two intensive days of training to complete the course. After completion some of the class members at meeting were asked about some of the CERT training they received. Upon asking Cadet Airman First Class, Caitlin Marotta about her experience, she said, "I learned how to work with a team to assess victims so they will receive the help they need."
CERT Classroom Training

Another cadet who attended was C/SrA Chris Holler. When asked what he thought of the training. He responded, I feel the training was invaluable. I learned about how to assess situations and establish priorities. I feel better prepared to respond. It was a great course. 2nd Lt. Mike Marotta, Emergency Services Officer of Coastal Patrol 18 CAP, said, "I am excited that our squadron has completed the CERT training. Now that we are recognized as CERT qualified will be able to better respond to and assist in times of disaster. We will be better able to help our community".

Members Receive CERT certificate 1

Congratulation New CERT Team members: 1st Lt Simon Craythorn, C/SrA Austin J. DeGregorio, 2d Lt Elizabeth Patricia Doughty, C/A1C Michael J. Doughty, 2d Lt James D. Eacobacci, C/Sra Christopher B Holler, Lt Col James F. Holler, Lt Col Kevin K. Lynch, C/A1C Caitlin F. Marotta, 2d Lt Ronald M. Marotta, Capt Dennis P. Mills. Including Two Trainees: C/SrA Scott W. Parziale, C/A1C Kevin F. Wilson.

Members Receive CERT certificate

CADETS BIVOUAC
While doing the first round of training for CERT the cadets had an over night bivouac activity. The evening started off with a Safety Briefing and was quickly followed by a delicious pasta dinner cooked by Lt Doughty. From there cadets went to the Base Roxy Theatre to watch a movie on the big screen. We got back to base around 21:00 and First Sergeant Muller conducted a land-nav class followed by a CQ briefing. Utilizing reflective vests and the buddy system overnight safety and security were provided with all having the opportunity to participate sleeping outside in winter for the first time in a controlled secure setting with proper gear and warm shelter close by. Many started the evening outdoors and ended up indoors. Utilizing the buddy system cadets there were constant patrols of the indoor and outdoor facilities were ongoing throughout the night. Early morning brought portable radios, compasses, glow sticks and safety vests and some challenging conditions on an empty stomach but all did well and had fun. We learned some valuable information as well that will improve the future

To wrap up the weekend, participants took in a late breakfast at 0730 and then squared away our building and packed our gear, this was followed by a bit of fun outdoor physical activity and then dismissal. Thank you to First Sergeant Muller for all of your hard work! And to Lt. Doughty for your hard work, and good food.

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Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod CAP Squadron Members: 2d Lt. James D Eacobacci, 2d Lt Ronald M Marotta, Lt Col James F Holler, Commander Lt. Col Kevin K Lynch, and 2nd Lt. Ellen Degregorio, completed the ICS 300 Course at Westover ARB.

Lt. Col. James Holler

The course was an intensive 2 day weekend

2nd Lt. Mike Marrota

course on Jan 7th & 8th 2012 that covered multiple areas such as: resource management, safety, information flow, organization, planning, logistics, & tactics in the event of emergency or for planned events. Including instruction on working with single incidents as well as those encompassing multi-jurisdictions and developing a unified response with other agencies in the event of a planned or unplanned incident.

Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch

Incident Command System, or ICS, is a standardized, on-scene, all-risk, incident management concept. ICS is the result of decades of lessons learned in the organization and management of emergency incidents. It is a
2nd Lt. James Eacobacci

proven management system based on successful business practices. Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet incident management challenges. The members worked in groups going over how to command different scenarios in disaster, emergency, and planned events. The projects had a multi-dimensional focus including but not limited to how to work with police, fire, and other government agencies. Including how to access situations, set up command, and facilitate resources and personal.

On January 12, 2012

On Jan 12, 12 Capt. Mills and C/SrA Holler appeared on FCTV (local Falmouth channel). While being interviewed by FCTV host Kevin Callahan, They spoke of the personal rewards of being a member of Coastal Patrol
Host Kevin Callahan with C/SA Holler and Capt. Mills

18. Speaking Kevin Callahan was impressed with the history of CAP and the positive impact Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Composite Squadron CAP has on the Cape Cod and surrounding communities.. Captain Mills spoke of the service CAP provides to the local community and how CAP is the Civilian Auxiliary of the USAF. In response to questions by the host Kevin Callahan, C/SrA Holler, spoke of how being a member of Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod CAP is helping him to develop leadership skills and a sense of accomplishment. He spoke of his long term goals. Capt. Mills added that

On the lesser known details

of CAP, such as: CAP owns the largest fleet of singleengine piston aircraft in the nation and how CAP pilots fly those planes to perform CAP missions in service to their local communities ,Capt. Mills also touched on the fact that CAP patrolled coastal areas during World War 2. He went on to comment on how CAP continues to do missions for the Air Force, and many times CAP is the first to be able to offer arial views of areas devastated by disaster.
Capt. Dennis Mills

cadets like c/SA Holler are what make the organization great. We at Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod CAP would like to thank FCTV and the Cape Cod and Surrounding Communities for their continued support of our organization.

On January 22, 2012: Members of the Coastal Patrol 18 C.C. Civil Air Patrol, Reverently Retrieves Holiday Wreaths. The Fresh Wreaths with red bows were placed there on Dec. 10, 2011 by Coastal Patrol 18 & other Volunteers for Wreaths Across America, to honor the Veterans.

fter the holidays, the wreaths are to be removed. The date is set in advance. This year removal date brought snow.

Coastal Patrol 18 Dec.10-2011 at WAA Ceremony

Members of Coastal Patrol 18 C.C. CAP awoke to 6 plus inches of snow and were determined to honor the Veterans by keeping on schedule with the Wreaths retrievals. Captain Mills the contact person, who organizes the Wreath Laying at Massachusetts National Cemetery and the Deputy Commander of Coastal Patrol 18, was on site to facilitate the group efforts.

Cpt. Mills and C/SrA Holler Search For Wreathes.

Capt. Mills briefed the group on how to find the Wreaths hidden in the snow and how to use the tools brought by Coastal Patrol 18 Senior Deputy

Commander, Lt Colonel James Holler. The mood was one of reverence as members looked at the snowy hills which contain the resting places of beloved veterans. Setting out and moving through knee deep snow and cold weather, members went carefully on sacred ground, to retrieve those that had Wreaths. Continued on page 7

Members Retrieve Wreaths

continued..

At various time members can be seen taking a moment to reflect on the sacrifice the veterans gave. Movement through the snow was a bit of a challenge at times. However, members were able to locate areas with wreaths. After the collection was complete Captain Mills said, Even if only one Wreath was to be collected, it would be worthy to come out to collect it, as every veteran matters. A sentiment that was echoed by all. Coastal Patrol 18 C.C. CAP sends a heartfelt Thank You to the Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod for their help in the retrieval of Wreaths.
Lt. Col. James Holler Scans For Wreaths Under Snow.

About Wreaths Across America:

In partnership with organizations like Civil Air Patrol, Wreaths Across America places a memorial wreath at veterans headstone in cemeteries throughout the country. Last year, Wreaths Across America and its volunteer network lay over 220,000 wreaths at 545 locations. The Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod CAP Composite Squadron is proud to stand with volunteers across the nation as we give thanks for our nations veterans. Sponsor A Wreath: The next Wreaths Across America: is set for Dec 15, 2012. As written on Wreaths Across America, Honor veterans in your local community by sponsoring a wreath that will be placed on a veterans grave You choose the location. Groups can get involved as a fundraising project. Wreaths Across America believes that every Wreath honors all Veterans. It Is not too early to sponsor a wreath.. http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Brendan G Flattery - Capt Eddie Rickenbacker Promoted to: C/TSgt Caitlin F Marotta - Gen Hap Arnold Promoted to: C/A1C Daniel S Muller - Gen Jimmy Doolittle Promoted to: C/SMSgt Kevin F Wilson - Gen Hap Arnold - Promoted to: C/A1C Michael J Doughty Gen Hap Arnold Promoted to: C/A1C Scott W Parziale Wright Brothers C/SSgt Kevin F. Wilson Gen Hap Arnold Promoted to: C/A1C Dakota J. Marshall Mary Feik Promoted to: C/SrA

New Members 2011-2012

Senior Members:
SM Donald S. Shotz SM Erlmest E. Burns SM Patrick J. McNamara SM David M. Rogers Capt. Steven J Florio 2nd Lt. Ronald M. Marotta SM John A. Doherty SM Cadet Sponsor: Kim M. Gilmetti

Cadets:
C/A1C Kevin F. Wilson Cadet Keegan J. Throop C/Amn Dakota J. Teddy C/Amn Peter C. Stenberg Jr. C/SrA Christopher B. Holler C/A1C Caitlin F. Marotta, C/Amn Quinn B. Shea C/A1C Dakota J. Marshall C/SrA Scott W. Parziale Cadet Noah R. Bell Cadet Austin M. Cutler C/Amn Evan A. Grant Cadet Kyle J. Rees

Airships
Capt. Oscar Orringer, Coastal Patrol 18 CAP Aerospace Officer spoke of airships during a recent meeting. The cadets found the subject interesting. Below is a over-view on the subject. More can be found at many places online. Info from here can be found at Wikipedia online encyclopedia under Airships.

n airship or dirigible is a type of aerostat "lighter-than-air aircraft" that can be steered and propelled through the air using rudders and propellers or other thrust mechanisms. Unlike aerodynamic aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, which produce lift by moving a wing through the air, aerostatic aircraft stay aloft by having a large "envelope" filled with a gas which is less dense than the surrounding atmosphere. The first lifting gas used was hydrogen, although this had well-known concerns over its flammability. Helium was rare in most parts of the world, but large amounts were discovered in the USA. This meant that this non-flammable gas was rarely used for airships outside of the USA. All modern airships, since the 1960s, use helium.

Gondola
A blimp's gondola. The term "gondola" is used to describe a crew car of an airship, slung beneath the center of the envelope. These may be short, for cockpit and landing gear alone, or longer to provide passenger space.

Did You Know: Airships were used in World War I

The prospect of airships as bombers had been recognized in Europe well before the airships were up to the task. H. G. Wells' The War in the Air (1908) described the obliteration of entire fleets and cities by German airship Schtte Lanz SL2 bombing Warsaw in airship attack. On 5 March 1912, Italian forces became 1914 the first to use dirigibles for a military purpose during reconnaissance west of Tripoli behind Turkish lines. It was World War I, however, that marked the airship's real debut as a weapon. Albert Caquot designed an Observation balloon for the French army in 1914. The tethered Type R Observation balloon was used by all the allied forces, including the British and United States Armies, at the end of the World War. Airships were the first aircraft to enable controlled, powered flight, and were widely used before the 1940s, but their use decreased over time as their capabilities were surpassed by those of airplanes. Their decline continued with a series of high-profile accidents, including the 1937 burning of the hydrogen-filled Hindenburg near Lakehurst, New Jersey, and the destruction of the USS Akron. Airships are still used today in certain niche applications, such as advertising, freight transportation, tourism, camera platforms for sporting events, aerial observation and interdiction platforms, where the ability to hover in one place for an extended period outweighs the need for speed and maneuverability.

PASADENA, Calif. -- A camera aboard one of NASA's twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon. MoonKAM, or Moon Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students, will be used by students nationwide to select lunar images for study. GRAIL consists of two identical spacecraft,
South pole of the far side of the moon. as seen from the GRAIL missions Ebb spacecraft. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

recently named Ebb and Flow, each of which is equipped with a MoonKAM. The images

were taken as part of a test of Ebb's MoonKAM on Jan. 19. The GRAIL project plans to test the MoonKAM aboard Flow at a later date. To view the 30-second video clip, visit: http://go.nasa.gov/zZXAPs . In the video, the north pole of the moon is visible at the top of the screen as the spacecraft flies toward the lunar south pole. One of the first prominent geological features seen on the lower third of the moon is the Mare Orientale, a 560-mile-wide (900 kilometer) impact basin that straddles both the moon's near and far side. The clip ends with rugged terrain just short of the lunar south pole. To the left of center, near the bottom of the screen, is the 93-mile-wide (149 kilometer) Drygalski crater with a distinctive star-shaped formation in the middle. The formation is a central peak, created many billions of years ago by a comet or asteroid impact. For more information about GRAIL, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/grail . Information about MoonKAM is available at: https://moonkam.ucsd.edu .

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Events posted here are subject to change! Updates, Additions, or Cancellations to these Events, will be disseminated via Calendar, Email, Phone, Hard Copy, or Website. For More Listings and updates: visit our website at www.coastalpatrol18.org our calendar is on the website. If it is unreachable http://tiny.cc/orewm will bring you to the calendar.

A Few Upcoming Events

March:
MARCH 24TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET CEREMONY

Massachusetts Wing Conference

When: Sat, March 24, 6pm Sun, March 25, 11am

Description: RSVP March 16th, The Annual Awards Banquet Ceremony will be held on March 24 at the Pave Paws lighthouse facility. 6.00 pm. The area of the event is a secure area. All people attending need to submit their names and guest names. There is a form on the website. Blues Uniform for Members. Casual dress for guest. Check with squadron commander as to exact protocol. www.coastalpatrol18.org

When: Mar 30 Apr 1, 2012

Where: Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts Description: VISIT: http://www.mawgconference.com/ TO REGISTER etc, Welcome to the Massachusetts Wing Conference web page This year's MAWG Conference is: March 30th - April 1st at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts . Visit: http://www.mawgconference.com

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ES Training
Get Trained.. Did you know that all CAP Members must complete the 116 in order to participate in ES TRAINING? It can be found at: https://tests.cap.af.mil/newtests/test.cfm?grp=dos
Want to go a step further? IN ORDER TO BE NIMS COMPLIANT: & For *CERT TRAINING.. See the below online courses. (Please note after taking the FEMA Courses:: Please save the PDF Certificate, Given to you at the end. They also send your certificate, to the email address you used to sign up withPlease then email it to our ES officer Lt. Mike Marotta at costalpatrol18@gmail.com) FEMA- Online courses available at FEMA. These are online courses. They are developed and maintained by DHS. Many CAP Personnel need to take IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and/or IS-800 to be NIMS compliant. After taking the test they ask for your information. Please use a viable email address so they can send you a link to your certification, in case you failed to download it after completion. The IS 100.b / Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 is found at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS100b.asp The IS 200.b / ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents is found at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200b.asp The IS 700.a / IS-700.a NIMS An Introduction http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700a.asp *CHECK WITH ES OFFICER FOR NECCESSARY OR ADDITIONAL CERT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. IF LINKS DO NOT WORK VISIT FEMA ISP Course List http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp

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Now Accepting Application

http://nesa.cap.gov/

pplications are now being accepted for the 2012 National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) held at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana. CAP cadet and adult members that will be at least 13 years of age by the 21st of July. Applications will be accepted through the 3rd of June for courses being held during our two session weeks from the 21st of July through the 4th of August 2012. There are courses for all members interested in emergency services, and this is a great opportunity for both new and old members to come train with hundreds of other personnel from across the country that have already signed up to attend. Slots fill up fast though.

Additional information about NESA and the courses available this year can be found at: http://nesa.cap.gov/ In addition to our normal complement of courses for ground teams, aircrews, and the incident staff we have added several short courses this year to allow personnel to participate if they have limited vacation time or need training in varied areas

Apply online at: https://missions.cap.af.mil/nesa/. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis through the 12th of June or until slots are filled. We encourage you to apply soon to get into the course or courses you desire. Some courses only have a limited number of slots and some traditionally fill up fast. NOTE: Registration is hosted on the NTC secure site on the .mil; you may need to load the security certificates in order to access it if you have not done so before; certificates can be downloaded at: http://www.cap.af.mil/ certificates cfm. Please note that participants can register to take multiple courses back to back, but not at the same time. Visit http://nesa.cap.gov/ for info.

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The Wright brothers tested how to control flight by using ___ Warping in their designs. Hint: __ Man. 1 word. Wrights' plane engine, with its ___ crankcase, marked the first time this material was used in aircraft construction. hint: There is a foil version of this. 1 word. Of biplane the wright brothers used in the historic powered sustained flight in 1903, the pilot flew in the _____ position and his left hand operated the elevator control. 1 word. The wright brothers historic biplane was the 1st ever successful flight of a powered, piloted, controlled, heavier than air- aircraft and took place in______ , North Carolina. hint feline bird. 2 words. (use no spaces) The Wrights set up airplane factories and flight schools on both sides of this ocean.______. 1 Word In 1912, a Wright Brothers plane, was the first airplane armed with a ____ Gun. 1 word. Responding to an order for a plane,, In 1908, by the US Army Two ____ were added to the 1905 Wright Flyer. Wright brothers were the first to invent aircraft _____ which made fixedwing stable powered flight possible. 1 word. The brothers very first aircraft, a biplane ___ with a 5-foot wingspan, built in July 1899. 1 word. Used to balance and coordinate turns, the wright brothers used a movable ____ in their plane design. hint: Your pet may have one. 1 word. The name of the plane that took the first successful, powered flight was called the Wright ____ 1 word. The name of the month that the first successful flight of a powered, pilot, controlled, and sustained heavier than air aircraft, in history took place. 1 word. The Wright Brothers used light weight spruce wood, and muslin to cover surfaces, carved their own wooden propellers, and built a _____ engine fabricated in their bicycle shop. Orville Wright was born in this town in ___ Ohio. 1 word.

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4. They made a ____ at their shop to test different kinds of wings. 2 words. (use no spaces) 6. What was the kind of aircraft they first built. ______ 2 words. (do not use spaces) 8. Wilbur Wright was born in 1867 in ____ Indiana. 1 word. 9. Wrights concluded when the wings of the aircraft were warped, or twisted, one end of the wings produced more lift and the other end, ____ lift. 1 word. 12. Wright brothers knew three controls -- roll, pitch, and ____ -- would let a pilot navigate an airplane in all three dimensions, making it possible to fly from place to place. 15. They selected the beach at Kitty Hawk as their proving ground because of the constant wind that added _____ to their craft. 1 word. 17. Wilbur died of _____ fever in 1912. 1 word. 18. The brothers flocked outside to view ____ , in order to study the need of controls in flight. 1 word. plural. 19. The Wright brothers made the first successful flight of a powered, piloted, controlled, heavier than air aircraft. This first flight covered 120 ____. 1 word. 21. The Wright brothers conducted extensive test with _____ aircrafts, that helped them to developed their skills as pilots. 1 word. plural. 22. The first historic 1st ever successful flight of a powered, piloted, controlled, heavier than air aircraft, in 1903 by the Wright brothers. Lasted 12 ___. 1 word. plural. 24. One of the Wright brothers was named Wilbur the other was named _____. 1. word. 25. The United States _____was trying to develop an airplane in 1903, but the plane wouldn't fly. 1 Word. 26. Also known as a wing profile. 1 word. 27. This counteracts the upward or downward pitching of the airplane that happens due to changing of position. 1 word. 28. These were spun in opposite direction to combat and the neutralize the gyroscopic effects. 1 word. plural. 29. The 1905 Wright Flyer was the world's first practical _____. 1 Word.
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Join The Civil Air Patrol

Are you ready to join CAP as an active adult or youth member? CAP Volunteers and members are ages 12 and Up. If Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Composite Squadron is too far from where you reside, there most likely is another Civil Air Patrol squadron near you.

Step 1. Find a local CAP squadron or Contact Ours

All active CAP members join through a local squadron. You can find squadrons near you by entering your zip code or city and state in the online unit locator found on the home www.gocivilairpatrol.com website. The local squadron is the best place to find answers to specific questions about membership (examples: What would I do in CAP? How often do you have extra activities? How quickly can I become a CAP Pilot?) Also, there are different types of squadrons Seniors: 18 and older only. Composite: Senior and Cadet Involvement. Cadet: Only have a youth program for cadets and Senior manages. Group: Administrative Only.

Step 2. Contact the squadron

Call or email the contact person and confirm the meeting date, time and location. You can also take the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about membership eligibility. Please keep in mind that the phone number or email posted is often the personal contact information for the CAP member. All of our members are volunteers and try to respond to membership inquiries as soon as possible, so please give them a few days to respond. If you encounter a wrong number or incorrect email address or otherwise have difficulty contacting the local unit, please email us through the Contact page for assistance. If you are interested in joining Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Composite Squadron -Civil Air Patrol: Contact Us Today To Find Out How To Attend A Meeting. Meetings run every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm. You will need base clearance: Our contact person is Colonel Lynch: 774-208-3365 or contact us online at www.coastalpatrol18.org. Coastal Patrol 18 is a composite squadron and is open to all members from ages
12 and up.

Step 3. Visit a meeting

The best way to learn more about what you can do in CAP is to attend a meeting. Youll have a chance to see how meetings are run and what types of activities are available. You should visit all the squadrons that are convenient to you. Each squadron has a different leadership, culture and volunteer opportunities. Find the squadron that best fits your needs.

Step 4. Membership Application Process

The local CAP squadron should provide you with a membership application, fingerprint card (for adults), inform you of the amount of annual dues, and if they require any squadron dues. You will also need to have you squadron commander sign your application. They will go over how to submit you application or you can find the info at www.gocivilairpatrol.com

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Tidbits
Upcoming Magazine Edition: April Due Out May 15. 2012

Crossword Answers Will Be In The Next Issue.

Submissions For Next Editon May Be Made By Sending An Email To civilairpatrol18@gmail.com.

Our Website Is Located At: www.coastalpatrol18.org

The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 54 lives in fiscal year 2011. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to nearly 27,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. CAP received the World Peace Prize in 2011 and has been performing missions for America for 70 years. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.

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