FLY THE HORIZON!

Nebraska Wing Newsletter

David Plum, Colonel, Nebraska Wing Commander
Edition 1213

Table of Contents

An Airman Grace
Lord of thunderhead and sky
Who place in man the will to fly
Who taught his hand speed, skill and grace
To soar beyond man's dwelling place
You shared with him the Eagle's view
The right to soar, as Eagles do
The right to call the clouds his home
And grateful, through your heavens roam
May all assembled here tonight
And all who love the thrill of flight
Recall with twofold gratitude
Your gift of Wings, Your gift of Food.

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NE Wing HQ News
CAP Natl HQ News
Cadet Corner News
NE CAP NCR News
AE Corner News
Calendar Events
Important Dates, Info,
& Announcements
Pg. 12 Safety Tips

Father John MacGillivary, Royal Canadian Air Force

Submitted by Chaplain Larry Biederman

Picture from Google Images

Work it out Make it Happen!

If you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to add/change anything to the
newsletter or receive it by email please email me with your info/email address and I will add
it/you to the newsletter/list! tara7pavelka@gmail.com

"Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is pleased to release an online version of the Cadet Protection (CPPT) course for Cadets on the Learning Management System (LMS) in
eServices. The course is restricted to cadets age 17 and over. The course still
includes a required conversation with a senior member but in addition to the
conversation, the cadets will be required to complete a short quiz on the material. Once the quiz is passed and the conversation is entered in the "Skills
Evaluation" portion of the Learning Management System, the cadet will receive
credit for CPPT after the commander approves the completion. There is no
need to send Form 11s to the Headquarters to record completion."

My name is Capt Bob Wray from Colorado Wing. We are hosting a one-day
SLS on 15 Mar and wanted to pass the word to your Wings. We will be hosting it at Peterson AFB (lodging available) in Colorado Springs and I was hoping you could add this event your Wing's calendars. We have
had attendees from Wyoming before and many more drive 6 hours from within Colorado, so I thought there may
be interest from neighboring states like yours.
Date: 15 Mar
Time: 0800-1830
Course: SLS - one day version
Location: Building 350, Peterson AFB (Colorado Springs, CO)
Fee: $10 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Enrollment: 50 people max.
Questions: rwray@cscs.cowg.cap.gov
ROBERT O. WRAY, Capt, CAP
Public Affairs Officer, CSCS

CAP Glider Tow Winch & Glider Auto Tow Training Requirements are established and implemented, effective immediately, to ensure a minimum level of training has been met by those whom CAP has entrusted to perform the critical act of launching CAP's glider aircraft. A minimum level of tow experience is essential as the safety of
members flying CAP gliders is largely dependent on the proficiency of the launch equipment operator when utilizing
tow winch and auto tow vehicles for this purpose. Tow Winch & Auto Tow Training Requirements are located at capmembers.com on the CAP Pilots web page in the "Gliders" section; CAP Glider Tow Winch & Glider Auto Tow qualification data will be submitted into Ops Quals "Pilot > Prerequisites" section for official record keeping. Effective 1
Mar 14: only qualified tow equipment operators will launch CAP members and CAP gliders.

Veteran's Day Events

Congratulations to all Civil Air Patrol units who participated in Veterans Day events recently. The activities generated
excellent local publicity for CAP, as noted in the attached media report. The media report, along with other recent
reports, can be viewed online at http://www.capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/public_affairs/media-reports/.
Please note that even though CAP may not have been central to all the activities, they often were photographed or
videographed and at least mentioned in the media clips we received.
Please pass this report along to your group and squadron PAOs. Be sure to congratulate those PAOs who helped
generate publicity this year and encourage those who didnt to make plans now to take advantage of the opportunity next year.
Steve Cox
Public Affairs Manager
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters

HEROES HONORED FOR VETERANS DAY

Civil Air Patrol units participated in Veterans Day observances nationwide over the long holiday weekend, including a ceremony at Gulf Middle School in Cape Coral, Fla. on Friday morning. For the 19th year, the middle
school partnered with Civil Air Patrol to honor all who have served. Another observance in Greenville, Texas, honored Vernon McGee, 80, a longtime volunteer with Civil Air Patrol who served in the U.S. Navy, the Marines, the Air
Force Reserves, the Army National Guard and the Coast Guard. He is one of only eight people who has served in all
branches of the armed forces, said Hunt County Court-at-Law No. 1 Judge Andrew Bench, who served as master of
ceremonies of the observance in front of the Hunt County Courthouse. An observance in Marco Island, Fla., included
a CAP flyover.

Nov. 26, 2013

Civil Air Patrol approaches 72nd anniversary with eye on

Congressional Gold Medal
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. As Civil Air Patrol prepares to celebrate its 72nd anniversary, the all-volunteer
service of 61,000 members looks to honor its founding members who, propelled by duty and love of country, valiantly defended their homeland during World War II.
Now in their 80s and 90s, these unsung heroes from the nations greatest generation are in line to receive recognition when CAP receives the Congressional Gold Medal the highest honor Congress can bestow on an individual or
group. Legislation to award a gold medal to CAP for its World War II service has passed the Senate and is pending in
the House. An expected vote in January 2014 will make it official.
These members from our earliest days as an organization helped save lives and preserve our nations freedom,
said CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr. They were truly unsung heroes of the war, using their small
private aircraft to search for and deter enemy submarines close to Americas shores.
CAP was founded 72 years ago on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to
Americas involvement in World War II. Its members quickly proved their worth by conducting aerial patrols on their
own, heroism that discouraged and eventually stopped deadly German U-boat attacks along U.S. coastlines and waterways.
Our veterans, as volunteer unpaid civilians, conducted combat and humanitarian missions during a critical time of
need for the nation, said Carr. Amazingly, many flew their own aircraft on hazardous missions, in bad weather, at
great personal risk.
Of the 59 members who died during World War II, 26 were lost at sea and seven others were seriously injured while
carrying out their civilian combat missions.
Their wartime service was highly unusual because they were civilian volunteers flying combat missions at their own
expense at a time when the military could not adequately respond to the U-boat threat. CAPs subchasers helped
staunch the loss of American and Allied merchant vessels, saving the lives of untold thousands of sailors and countless millions of dollars of war materiel destined for the battlefields in Europe and the Pacific.
In addition to their coastal patrols, CAP aircrews assisted with other essential wartime missions on the home front,
such as search and rescue, disaster relief, border patrol, forest fire patrol, target towing for military practice and
transporting critical supplies within the country. Members also managed hundreds of airports and trained aviators
many of them cadets for future service in CAP and the military.
CAP has stepped up its legislative efforts over the past year to recognize the roughly 60,000 men and women who
served during World War II because time is now their enemy. Due to their advanced ages, less than 200 are still alive
today.
Each week, each month, others are lost, said Carr. We want to make sure those who remain, and those who have
passed, are rightly honored for their vigilant service to America.
Carr asks anyone who knew of adult CAP members serving during World War II to upload their information into the
database at https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.WorldWarII.web/WWII.aspx.
Contact info: Julie DeBardelaben jdebardelaben@capnhq.gov 334-953-7748, ext. 250
Steve Cox scox@capnhq.gov 334-953-7748, ext. 251

President John F. Kennedy Visits with Civil Air Patrol Cadets

7 May 1962
Description: President John F. Kennedy visits with a group of Civil Air
Patrol cadets in the Rose Garden of the White House, Washington,
D.C. Left to right: President Kennedy, Cadet 1st Lieutenant Sandra K.
Christiansen from Utah, unidentified (in back), Cadet James Ronald
Aaron from California, Cadet Major Marilynne Sue Van Velzor from
Wyoming, Cadet 1st Lieutenant Cheryle Eguchi from Hawaii, Cadet
2nd Lieutenant Robert P. Alms from Illinois (behind Cadet Eguchi),
Cadet Captain Burton C. Andrus III from Montana, and Cadet 1st
Lieutenant Thomas E. Bryan from Indiana.

7 May 1962
Description: President John F. Kennedy (right) visits with a group of Civil
Air Patrol cadets in the Rose Garden of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Left to right: Cadet 1st Lieutenant Patricia Jean Lewis from West Virginia
(shaking hands with the President), Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Lynn Ann Brusin
from New Mexico, Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Ronald Lang from Pennsylvania,
Cadet Captain James David Tegeder from Minnesota, Cadet Major Julianne
G. Glowacki from Massachusetts, and President Kennedy.

To view more pictures of the CAP Members meeting the President in 1962 go to http://www.jfklibrary.org/Asset-Viewer/Archives/JFKWHP-1962-05-07-A.aspx
Pictures and Info courtesy of Abbie Rowe. White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston

Former cadet remembers President Kennedy

Posted by Curt LaFond | November 22, 2013
Fifty years ago today, an angry man took the life of President John Kennedy. A lot of media outlets are running retrospectives, and the Cadet Team has some photos in its files depicting cadets meeting with JFK at the White House,
giving us a starting point for our own retrospective. Through a search of the JFK Library's archives, we located a
whole cache of photos, a text of JFK's speech to the cadets, and even better, an audio recording of those remarks.
You can actually hear JFK, in his own voice, telling those cadets that he wished he had been a cadet in his youth.
Wouldn't it be fun to look up some of those cadets from of old and see where they are today? In the photos, one cadet
seemed to stand out. She was always in the front row and seemed to have made the biggest personal connection with
the president.
A simple Google search located her. She's Dr. Julianne Glowacki. Dr. Glowacki earned her PhD from Harvard and is
now a distinguished scientist at one of America's top hospitals, Brigham & Women's in Boston. That cadet you see
smiling at JFK went on to establish the Children's Hospital Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory and is an internationally recognized scientist in the field of orthopedic research. I spoke with Dr. Glowacki via email today. Here's
what she said:
I am that cadet Major Glowacki. Civil Air Patrol was important in my development, giving me experiences in
teaching course such as Power for Aircraft and Navigation and Weather, giving me leadership training, and
teaching me the importance of service to community, in light of the many search missions we undertook. Those tools
provided a foundation for both career and citizenship. I was primarily part of the unit at the Naval Air Station in
Weymouth Massachusetts and also participated in activities with the unit at the Fargo Building, Boston, Massachusetts. Can you imagine the thrill for an inner-city high-school girl to become Massachusetts Cadet of the Year and
visit the White House and Congress? As the cadet representing Massachusetts, I vividly remember my conversation
with Pres. Kennedy at the moment of that photo on May 7, 1962. He shook my hand and asked where I went to
school (Girls Latin School) and where I lived (Dorchester). He commented that his Mother and I were
neighbors! He asked about my aspirations (a career in medical research) and wished me well. I have many pictures
from that tour to Dayton, Washington, and New York, but I expect that you have all the archives. I very recently discovered that my Fathers cousin and her husband, Capt. Josie and Lt. Al Farnsworth, were adult leaders in the
Swampscott MA unit at that towns high school. We talked today about sharing our photos and memories of experiences in the CAP.
You'll find CAP cadet alumni in all walks of life. If anyone is able to identify other cadets in the JFK photos, share
your findings in the comments.

"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men." -- President Kennedy

FIRST RESPONDERS TRAIN FOR EARTHQUAKE

November 4, 2013

MISSOURI -- Officials say more than 300 emergency personnel including members of Civil Air Patrol were on the
scene of a simulated earthquake Saturday. Chuck Leake, a battalion chief with the Boone County Fire Protection District and the exercise's incident commander, told KRCG 13 the scenario involved an earthquake hitting Boone County
around 5 a.m. Personnel had to locate victims and survivors in a collapsed retirement home, apartment complexes
and a parking garage.
Story from Volunteer Now online

Rescue teams prepare to move a "victim" during a training

exercise Saturday afternoon. Officials say more than 300
personnel took part in the exercise.
Picture & caption from http://www.connectmidmissouri.com

Time is running out

The end of each year is approaching and the End of Year Activity Report for Aerospace
Education needs to be filled out. This report can be found in CAPP 15, the Aerospace
Education Officers Handbook on page 60. Please remember this report requires
documentation. I need it by the end of the year so I can fill out the wings End of Year
Activity Report and mail it to National by the beginning of January. Thank you for your
assistance.

The deadline is approaching!

January is also the month that members in your squadron (cadets and senior members) can be
nominated for the Frank Brewer Award. This nomination must be completed on CAP form 25
which is located on pages 42-43 of the CAP Pamphlet 15. Anyone can make a nomination.
Cadets who are nominated must have earned their Mitchell Award and be current members
while senior members must have earned their Yeager Award and be current members. I have extended the
due date until the middle of January at which time I will send them to Region
headquarters.

QUARTERLY REPORTS
Quarterly reports are due for the fourth quarter and are due the end of December. Please feel free to
mail them in along with your End of Year Activity Report. If you want to email it to me, that is fine, although
the End of Year Activity Report must be mailed to wing.

NAC Aviation Symposium

The Nebraska Aviation Council Aviation Symposium will be held in Kearney on January 22-25. For
more information visit: www.nebraskaaviationcouncil.org

WING CONFERENCE is coming

Wing Conference will be at the Comfort Inn & Suites (yes, the one with
the pool) in Omaha, NE from March 21-23, 2014.

Information from Lt. Col. Bev Talbott

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NE Wing CAP Staff Christmas Party and Meeting

Location: Generals Cabin - Camp Ashland
Date: 10 DEC 2013
Time: 6:00pm
Contact: David Plum or Madeline Kennedy
NE Wing will provide main course (Meat)
All staff that will be attending please bring a side
dish or a dessert to share with everyone.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS it will be!

2014 CAP Legislative Day & Command Council

Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott
Washington D.C.
Date: 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2014
Contact: www.capmembers.com/Events

2014 Nebraska Wing Conference

Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE
Date: 21-23 March 2014
More Info to come!

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December B-Days
Lt. Col. Doris Willert
Lt. Col. Dennis Curtis
Maj. Don Osterhaus

December Dates:
AIDS Awareness Month
1 - First Sunday of Advent-Christian3
10 - Staff Meeting/Christmas Party
10 - Human Rights Day-United Nations
21 - Winter Solstice-1st Day of Winter
Shortest Day of the Year
24 - Christmas Eve (Office Closed)
25 - Christmas (Office Closed)
26 - Boxing Day
31 - New Years Eve

Reminder:
PLEASE, PLEASE change your
email if it is not correct in
eServices!!!
It is very important to keep
your email address updated in
eServices. To check or update
your info, go to the Review/
Edit my Info link at the top of
the eServices homepage.
Please keep physical
address updated also.

The following link is a tutorial for Drug Demand Reduction Reporting done online within e-Services. The Quarterly Report form from Wing is no longer required. .
http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/AAR_Reporting_Tutorial_4A5359071E469.pdf

Aircraft Information File (AIF) has been Updated!

The AIF has been updated to include a C20 mission symbol clarification (Tab 1, log form 2) along with the
"Current Version of Contents" page to reflect this update to the AIF. The new AIF pages can be found through
the "Aircraft Information File (AIF)" web link on CAP Pilots web page or click here to go directly to the AIF page.
CAP units with aircraft should periodically confirm the currency of all AIF documents in each AIF binder using
the "Current Version of Contents" document found on the AIF web page.
To find Info and form

Put cursor over the CAP Pilots web page link above, it will tell you to push your Ctrl button and
click on link. Scroll down to Aircraft Information File (AIF) link, click it. Click on AIF LAYOUT INSTRUCTIONS before proceeding. Then you will need to Scroll down the page to Tab #1 area and
click on Aircraft Flight Time Log, page 3. THIS IS THE FORM YOU MUST USE!

Nebraskas Next CI Visit is scheduled for 3-5 Dec 2016!

There are two-four drawer file cabinets available for use in Nebraska Wing. If any wing staff
member or unit commander is need of one, advise me ASAP. It will be first come, first serve
by email contact.
The availability will be cut off on 9 Dec at 1600 hrs.

CAP Policy of Non-Discrimination:

It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any CAP
program or activity on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly handicap). It is CAP policy that no applicant
meeting the CAPs minimum age requirements will be denied membership in CAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or
disability (formerly handicap).

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Frostbite results from the body's survival mechanisms kicking in during extremely cold weather. The body's first imperative is to
protect the vital inner organs, which it does by cutting back on circulation to your extremities: feet, hands, nose, etc. If these
parts are exposed to the cold and receive less warming blood flow, they eventually freeze.
One way to avoid frostbite is to avoid going outside during severe cold, especially if the wind chill is -50 degrees F or below. If
you must go, be sure to protect the exposed parts of your body, such as ears, noes, toes, and fingers. Mittens are more effective than gloves for warming your hands. Keep your skin dry. Stay out of the wind when possible. Drink plenty of fluids since
hydration increases the blood's volume, which helps prevent frostbite. Avoid caffeinated beverages, however, as they constrict
blood vessels and prevent warming of your extremities. Alcohol should be avoided since it reduces shivering, which is one of
your body's ways of keeping warm. And be especially wary of smoking cigarettes in extremely cold temperatures. According to
one physician, when you smoke, the blood flow to your hands practically shuts off.
Different Degrees of Frostbite
First degree: ice crystals forming on your skin
Second degree: your skin begins to feel warm, even though it is not yet defrosted.
Third degree: your skin turns red, pale, or white.
Forth degree: pain lasts for more than a few hours, and you may see dark blue or black areas under the skin. See a doctor immediately if these symptoms arise. Gangrene is a real threat.
Frostbite First Aid
Have you heard that you should rub frostbitten skin with snow? That old-time remedy can cause permanent damage.
Never rub or massage, but do use your armpits, a warm companion, warm drinks, and warm clothes to thaw your frozen body parts. Remove rings, watches, and anything that is tight. Your goal is to get indoors as quickly as possible,
without walking on a frostbitten foot if you can avoid it.
Once indoors, get in a warm (not hot) bath and wrap your face and ears in a moist, warm (not hot) towel. Don't get
near a hot stove or heater, and don't use a heating pad, a hot water bottle, or a hair dryer. You may burn yourself before your feeling returns.
Your frostbitten skin will become red and swollen, and you'll feel like it's on fire. You may develop blisters. Don't break
the blisters. It could cause scarring.
If your skin is blue or gray, very swollen, blistered, or feels hard and numb even under the surface, go to a hospital immediately.
Sources:
The Handy Weather Answer Book, Visible Ink, Detroit, 1997
The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine, Random House, New York, 1989
U.S. Pharmacist (21,1:31)

Warm water, NOT HOT!

www.crh.noaa.gov/oax/safety/frostbite