BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129

FLYING EAGLES
FLYING EAGLES
May 2011

Making a commitment.

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

Inside this issue:

Important
Events
And
ews

Mitchell
Ceremony

So You Want To
Be A Pilot

Happenings
C/Programs Training
Schedule

News From Out

Of The Blue

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3
4

To strengthen their commitment in the Civil Air Patrol,

Cadets have to recite the Cadet Oath to be able to
promote.
The Cadet Oath
I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol
Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly,
participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers,
wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and
training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my
community, state, and nation.

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that:

I voluntarily subscribe to the objectives and purposes of
the Civil Air Patrol and agree to be guided by CAP Core
Values, Ethics Policies, Constitution & Bylaws,
Regulations and all applicable Federal, State, and Local
Laws.

8
9
10
11

12

Safe Tips

13

7 Hallmarks
of a Leader
1st O Flt

14

GA129 is #1
For Your
Information

When we belong to an organization, we commit to work

diligently to fulfill the goals of that organization. If we fail
in that, we have failed ourselves and the organization.

Senior Members also make a similar commitment, as

stated in the excerpt from the Oath of Membership.

On The
Bright Side

Credit Where
Credit Is Due

When we make a commitment, we promise either

ourselves or other people to take an action. We pledge or
promise to do something that is beneficial to either
ourselves or to other people. For most of us, we make a
commitment to go to school or go to work every day.

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Civil
Air
Patrol

Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen

It is important to understand that commitment to

membership in an organization does not mean that we
have to reprogram our lives to be of service to that
organization full time, without regard for any other
activities or commitments we might have made.
However, once a commitment is made, we should carry
out that commitment to the best of our abilities. Whether
it is your family, friends or even a person you may not
know, other people are now depending on you to keep
your commitment.
In the long run, if you honor your commitments, you will
become known as a dependable person, and you will be a
better person for it.

Strength of the ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

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The CAP atl website is
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
The GAWG website is
http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

BARTOWBARTOWETOWAH
SQUADRON

The basis for the design of the new Georgia Wing Emblem is the
Georgia state flag and, therefore, symbolizes the membership of
Georgia Wing and the state we serve. The three white stars represent
the three missions of Civil Air Patrol: Emergency Service, Aerospace
Education and Cadet Programs.
The heraldry colors also carry meaning. The emblem colors represent:
RedStrength and Courage
WhiteIntegrity and Wisdom
BlueDevotion and Truth
GoldExcellence and Honor
The emblem is in the shape of a shield and scroll which is traditional Air
Force heraldry for groups and higher commands. The use of this shape
for the emblem is to honor that tradition and our parent service, the
United States Air Force.
The basic design was submitted by GAWG SM Jason Ellingson of the
Middle Georgia Senior Squadron. It was one of 20 designs that were
submitted by GAWG members. After minor modifications, the design
was selected by GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan and a
committee of GAWG members. The design was approved for use by
GAWG on 24 March 2011 by SE Region Commander, Colonel James
Rushing.
The new design was presented to the membership of GAWG for the first
time at the annual GAWG Conference on 9 April 2011.
Effective 12 April, Major Mike Bell has transferred from GAWG HQ to Group 1 and has accepted the new duty position of
Group 1 Deputy Commander. Lets welcome Major Bell back to Group 1 and extend to him all the courtesies
appropriate for his grade and duty position. Major Bell brings a diverse and rich background of military, aviation, and
CAP experience to our group HQ staff. Highlights from his resume include:

FAA certificated Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor

Former Company Commander in the U.S. Army National Guard
Deployed twice to Bosnia as a platoon leader
and to Iraq as a company Executive Officer
Commanded a Headquarters Company for an emergency response force
24 years continuous membership in CAP both as a cadet and senior member, including seven years as a
Deputy Commander for Cadets and two years as a Deputy Commander for Seniors, and approximately
one year as GAWG Director of Cadet Programs. The last six months Maj. Bell served as a GAWG Plans
and Programs officer and was instrumental in planning and executing the recently completed 2011
GAWG Conference.
Served as TAC Officer at four wing encampments, and once as the Commandant of Cadets at the SER
winter encampment at Camp Blanding FL
Graduate of CAP Southeast Region Staff College, GAWG Unit Commanders Course, and the Training
Leaders of Cadets course.
Qualified CAP Air Operations Branch Director, Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, and Mission Scanner
Former CAP Instructor Pilot
Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA
Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; National Guard Association of Georgia

On Saturday 30 April, downtown Cartersville was filled with great food, music, and art. In support of the
community, Cadets and Senior Officers from GA129 provided traffic control for the Booth Western Art
Museum.
Participants from GA129 included Cadets C/SSgt Cochran, C/Amn Gonzales, C/Amn Kariuki, C/SSgt Liscomb,
C/2Lt Pittman, C/AB Sonenshine, C/SSgt Tavegia, and C/A1C Whisler. Senior Members included Captain
Janssen, SM Patterson, 1Lt Tavegia, and, for a part of the day, Major Mor.
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Lawmakers laud Ga.Wings Flying Minutemen, selfless contributors

The Georgia Wings gathering in the office
of Gov. athan Deal (center) included (far
left) State Sen. Bill Heath (far left) of the
Legislative Squadron; State Rep. Calvin
Hill of the Legislative Squadron (third left
from center); the wings commander, Col.
Tonya Boylan (second left from center);
Col. James Rushing (second right from
center), Southeast Region commander; and
State Sen. Barry Loudermilk (far right),
Legislative Squadron commander.
Article published in the April 4, 2011 edition of VOLUNTEEROW
By Maj. Jim Crone, Recruiting and Retention Officer Georgia Wing with assistance
GEORGIA A delegation of Georgia Wing members from more than a dozen squadrons converged at the Capitol
to promote Civil Air Patrols missions and many contributions on the wings Legislative Day, March 16.
Leading the CAP team were Cols. James Rushing, Southeast Region commander, and Tonya Boylan, Georgia
Wing commander, and Lt. Cols. Joseph Knight III, wing chief of staff, and State Sen. Barry Loudermilk,
Legislative Squadron commander.
One highlight of the day was a group photo and private meeting with Gov. Nathan Deal.
In addition, recognition was extended:
For wing members service by State Senate Resolution 318, describing CAP members as Flying
Minutemen and acknowledging their selfless contributions to Georgia .
From the House of Representatives for the members presence during the session.
In a House resolution commending the many contributions of Boylan and Knight.
Boylan, in turn, recognized the five-year CAP service anniversaries of Legislative Squadron members:
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, formerly a state representative.
State Sens. Bill Heath, Lester Jackson, John Lunsford and Mitch Seabaugh.
State Reps. Michael Cheokas, Ron Stephens and John Yates.
Former State Reps. C. Burke Day and Melvin Everson, now director of the Governors Office of
Workforce Development.
It is truly a great day for Civil Air Patrol under Georgias gold dome, Boylan said. I would also like to thank
Georgia legislative leaders and CAP members, including State Sen. Barry Loudermilk, Sen. Bill Heath and Rep.
Calvin Hill for their ongoing support of the Civil Air Patrol and specifically for their efforts to ensure Legislative
Day 2011 was such a success.
Cadet Col. Christiana Loudermilk of the Rome Composite Squadron also contributed information for this article.

I am deeply appreciative of
all of my friends in the CAP Family
who reached out to support
my family and me
at the passing of my Mother.
Major Mor
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LILLIAN GOLDEN HAMMER

19192011
Loving wife, mother,
grandmother, and
great-grandmother.
Rest in Peace.
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GENERAL BILLY MITCHELL AWARD

C/2Lt Brandon Jones
The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since
1964. This award honors the late General Billy
Mitchell, an aviation pioneer, advocate, and staunch
supporter of an independent air force for America.

C/2Lt Jones with Lt Col Loudermilk

Presentation of Colors
GA129 Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome, VIP Introductions
Captain Paul Janssen, Commander, GA129

Reflections
Major Ilana Mor
GA 129 DCC, CDI, PAO, Group I CPDO

Special Guest Presenter

Lt Col Barry Loudermilk
Commander, GA Legislative Squadron
Georgia Senator (GA 52nd District)

Recipient
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Brandon Jones

Remarks
Col. Tonya Boylan, GAWG Commander
Major Phil Boylan, Group I Commander
Major Mike Bell, Group I Vice Commander

Retire the Colors

GA129 Color Guard

Reception

The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the

United States Air Force, has three primary missions:
Aerospace Education of the American people,
Emergency Services, and the Cadet Program. The
Cadet Program provides opportunities for the learning,
maturing, accepting, and nurturing of leadership to
over 26,000 young Americans from 12 to 20 years of
age. With the advice and assistance from CAP Senior
Members and the US Air Force, cadets are exposed to
a structured program comprised of aerospace
education, leadership, special activities, physical
fitness, and moral and ethical values through group
and individual activities.
This structured Cadet Program is divided into sixteen
segments called achievements, involving study and
performance in the five program areas. Upon
completion of each achievement, the cadet earns
increased responsibility, decorations, awards,
eligibility to apply for national special activities, and
opportunities for both flight and academic
scholarships.
The second milestone of the Cadet Program is the
General Billy Mitchell Award, which is earned after
the completion of the first eight achievements of the
cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass a
comprehensive 100-question examination covering
leadership theory and aerospace topics. To further
highlight the significance of this accomplishment, as
of 1st of January, 183,300 awards have been earned
since the Mitchell Awards inception in 1964.
Being such an important milestone in the CAP Cadet
Program, the General Billy Mitchell Award is
normally presented by a CAP Group Commander or
higher, the wing director of cadet programs, or a state
or federal government elected official. Once a cadet
earns the General Billy Mitchell Award, he or she is
promoted to the grade of Cadet 2d Lieutenant. Any
cadet who has received this award, and who later
enters CAPs Senior Member program, is eligible for
immediate promotion to CAP 2d Lieutenant at age 21.
Cadets who receive the General Billy Mitchell
Award are also eligible for advanced placement to the
grade of E-3 (Airman First Class) should they choose
to enter the US Air Force. They are also eligible for
advanced credit in AFROTC, various CAP
scholarships, and CAP special activity opportunities.

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In the well-known fairy tale Snow White written by

the Brothers Grimm, the beautiful but very vain
Queen possessed a magical mirror. Frequently, she
would turn to the mirror for confirmation that her
external beauty is the most impressive in all the land.
How many of us are like the vain Queen? We look
into the mirror to check out our external appearance,
but dont realize that Life is like a mirror which
reflects our feelings, actions, and thoughts.
Everything we experience in Life is a reflection of
ourselves.
People interact with us according to our attitudes and
behavior. Essentially, you get what you give.
If you are kind to people, they will be kind with
you.
If you care about people, they will care about
you.
If you help people, they will help you. And so on.
But, consider the opposite
If you are negative, if you hate, if you are angry,
if you are tense, and so on ,
All these feelings will lead to undesirable behaviors.
People react to your words and actions. People will
echo your moods and feelings. In other words, treat
another as you would wish to be treated.
In the Civil Air Patrol we often talk about the Core
Values - Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and
Respect. More than once we have said that the ideal
is to model the behavior you want to see in others.
Of course it is important to know your own selfworth; however, always remember that its only the

WANNA Bes who have to brag about their

accomplishments.
Usually persons of great accomplishments are downto-earth, and often humble.
As leaders, we are called upon to guide, direct, and
influence other people. Like mirrors, the group we
lead reflects the values demonstrated by us as leaders.
Have you ever considered the reflection of the group
you are leading?
The bottom line is a three-step process according to
the ancient sage Hillel:
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
(Step One)
Continually work on self-improvement so that you can
be the best that you can be with all the talents and
abilities which are innately yours.
But, if I am for myself alone, what am I?
(Step Two)
Help others see the value of their lives and always
remember to celebrate others triumphs as well as
your own. Always live your Life so that others
benefit from your existence.
And, if not now, when? (Step Three)
The idea here is clear and simple: nobody wins the
lottery without having a ticket. If you want to win you
have to play, its as simple as that. Nobody gets
something for nothing. You have to work for it, and
do your best to get it. Excellence comes from
persistent action.

May you have continual successes as you look into the mirrors of your lives.
May the reflections be positive, uplifting, and pleasing.

Colonel Boylan

Major Mor

Captain Janssen

C/2Lt Jones with his proud mother, Marie

Major Boylan
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Major Bell

Many thanks to Squadron Commander Captain Hayden Collins

and to the members of the Rome Composite Squadron for
graciously providing the location for this prestigious ceremony.

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With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot

This could be YOU!!!

.

The Mighty Saturn V Rocket

The Saturn V (pronounced Saturn Five) rocket was the largest rocket ever flown and is
often referred to as the most complex machine ever built by humans. It is also the only
rocket to fly people out of earths orbit. Saturn V rockets were used between 1968 and
1972 in the Apollo Space program to fly 24 men to the moon, and later sent Skylab into
orbit.
The Saturn V rocket was designed by a team led by Wernher von Braun. Von Braun
began his rocket design work in Germany during World War II. He later continued work
at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama that resulted in the Saturn V.
The Saturn V was a massive rocket. It stood 363 feet tall and weighed 6,500,000 pounds
when fueled. The engines used in the rocket were so powerful that they shattered
windows on nearby houses when they were originally test fired.
The Saturn V was a three stage rocket. In other words, an initial phase burns until its fuel
is exhausted and is then ejected from the rest of the rocket. The second phase then burns
and is followed by the third and final stage. In the Saturn V, the first rocket stage burned
a fuel similar to kerosene and lifted the vehicle to an altitude of 200,000 feet at over 5,000
miles per hour. The second and third stages burned liquid hydrogen and powered the
Saturn V out of the earths atmosphere. In the Apollo program, the third stage then sent
the astronaut crew to the moon, and then back to the earth.
Several Saturn V rockets stages were built and never flown. Some of these rockets were
built as test vehicles and never intended to fly, and several were intended to fly in Apollo
space missions that were cancelled. Four Saturn V rockets have been assembled from
these stages and can be viewed at museums. Two Saturn Vs have been assembled and
can be seen at the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. An additional Saturn
V rocket can be seen at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The final Saturn V rocket
can be viewed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
I look forward to flying some smaller rockets this summer!
Additional information is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_V
Happy flying!

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Civil Air Patrol Patch

for Model Rocketry
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CAP
Model Rocketry
Alpha III
Class Pack

Metal Civil Air Patrol Badge

For Model Rocketry
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Happy Birthday to C/Amn Amanda Maxwell.

MAY BIRTHDAYS:

THE DOUBLEDOUBLE-WIDE HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!

MAY
29 April1 May

The BCT @ the Catoosa atl Guard Facility will be rescheduled.

It was cancelled due to the severe storms which impacted W GA.

5 May
58 May
14 May 0900-1500 hrs
2022 May
2730 May
30 May
31 May

United Way Event @ the Cartersville High School

Traveling Vietnam Wall, VFW Fairgrounds, Carrolton
Cadet Orientation Flights
Battle of Resaca
Traveling Vietnam Wall, Griffin
Memorial Daycommemorates men and women in the United States
who died while in military service to their country.
Deadline to complete Online Intro to CAP Safety

JUE
4 June
11 June
1112 June
26 June2 July

Squadron Picnic at Red Top Mountain

Group I SAREX
Rockfest at the Tellus Museum
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

2011 Professional Development Course Schedule

DATE

COURSE

LOCATIO

14-15 May
11-12 June
9-10 July
13-14 August
10-11 September
8-9 October

ICS 300
SLS/CLC
TLC
ICS 400
UCC
SLS/CLC

Dobbins ARB
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
The GAWG I.T. Department periodically updates the GAWG e-mail list from the e-mail addresses in
e-Services. If your e-mail address changes, be sure to go to e-Services and update your information. Since the
primary way to receive communication from GAWG is through e-mail, it is essential that each members
information remains current.
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May 2011
WEEK

Begin
1800
End
1900

FORMATION
1900

CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30

OE
BDUs

1800
hours

5 May
TWO
PT Gear
12 May

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

ES
THREE
SIG-I
BDUs Training
@ Arrival
FORMATION
19 May
C/OATH D & C

FOUR
Blues
26 May

Drill
SIG-I
Team
@ Arrival
Practice FORMATION
Promotions/Awards

C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

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

United
Way
Event

@
Cartersville
High
School

PT

Safety Pledge
Safety

(Testing)

(Leadership)

AE Current
Events

320 E. Church St.

Cartersville
30120

58 May
Traveling
Vietnam
Wall,
Carrolton

(Announcements)

14 May
Cadet O Flts
14-15 May
ICS 300

TLP
AE

(Announcements)

2022 May
Battle of
Resaca

TLP
(Leadership)

(Announcements)

2730 May
Traveling
Vietnam
Wall,
Griffin

Aerospace
Education
(Rocketry)
Character
Development

Weekend
Activities

Group
Discussions

31 May
Deadline to
complete
Online Intro
to CAP Safety

(time permitting)

Senior Member Meeting

(Tuesday evening Week 2 @ 1900 hrs)

Cadet Staff Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1800 hrs)

Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice
Week Four 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
Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with ES Officer Captain Maney

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NEWS 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.

Cadets conduct tribal engagement exercise

Posted

4/8/2011

by

2nd

Lt.

Meredith

Kirchoff,

U.S.

Air

Force

Academy

Public

Affairs

4/8/2011 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFS) -- Rolling into a simulated Afghan village April 2 at
Fort Carson, Colo., Air Force Academy cadets arrived by Humvee to accomplish their mission of engaging the
local population.
Cadets enrolled in the Behavioral Sciences 460, Sociology of Violence and War class spent the first part of the
semester learning about the culture of the people they would encounter, reading texts that prepared them for the
stressful situations with which they would be faced, and hearing from an Army Special Forces guest lecturer who
relayed expertise from his nine overseas tours.
"People tend to think about war in a more traditional sense where that's not always the case, especially with what
we're doing in Afghanistan and Iraq right now," said Cadet 1st Class Ricky Rodriguez, a behavioral sciences major
who will go on to pilot training following graduation.
Cultural considerations were one of the most important preparations for entering the village, Cadet Rodriguez said.
"One thing that is completely different from our culture is the physical distance," he said. "They sat less than a
couple inches away from me when I was invited in for a cup of tea, but that's how they show they trust you."
Four teams of cadets entered the village four different times to accomplish predetermined objectives, mostly
focused on information and data gathering. Cadets interacted with village members to determine the current living
conditions in the village, economic and educational development, law enforcement activity and health care needs,
among other items of interest.
"I believe the most challenging part was trying to talk to the people, because it's not just talking to them, it's trying
to get the information you want from them," said Cadet 1st Class Jeremiah Baxter, a behavioral sciences major
who will go into security forces after graduation. "In that culture, a lot of times you may want to talk about one
thing, but they want to talk about something else. Of course we went in with objectives, but at the same time I also
had to establish a relationship with them."
Dr. Wilbur Scott, the course director and an associate professor of behavioral sciences, said the exercise was
intended to impress upon the cadets that the social and cultural skills necessary to augment military skills are
crucial to success in the counterinsurgency warfare they were facing.
Participants noted that the female cadets played an important role in accomplishing the mission by their unique
ability to communicate with the female villagers.

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"The second we were welcomed into the women's group, they began to pet and touch our hair, cheeks and nails;
they even examined our teeth," said Cadet 1st Class Antonia Concepcion, also a behavioral sciences major.
"Because of the unique and strong bond women often have with each other, regardless of how familiar they are, the
abundant information we gained contributed vastly to our mission."
Cadet Baxter said he was struck by the leadership lesson in decision-making that the exercise provided, and how
one of the classroom models of visualizing scenarios before being faced with them helped tremendously.
For example, a vehicle driver needs to know in advance how he will negotiate a road block should he encounter
one.
"I know you're not going to be prepared for everything, but at the same time, as a lieutenant, you're going to be
forced to make decisions," he said. "And, what we saw from the followership side is that when other people were
in charge, we just wanted them to make a decision in a timely manner, whether it was wrong or right."
Overall, the cadets expressed that the mock village exercise was an eye-opening experience and one they would
remember throughout their Air Force careers.
This is the first semester that BS 460 was offered by the Academy's Behavioral Sciences and Leadership
Department, as well as the first time cadets travelled to Fort Carson to participate in tribal engagement scenarios.

The U.S. Air Force Academy set

to release new app
for iTunes and Android
Posted 4/5/2011 Updated 4/5/2011
4/5/2011 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFS) --

The U.S. Air Force Academy is set to release a new app Wednesday for iTunes and Android.
The app will be a free download and is a one-stop-shop for Academy news, photos and videos on Android- and
iTunes-enabled devices.
Some highlights of the app include links to up-to-the-minute Academy news and sports stories. The app also
includes photos, which can be downloaded and set as the device's wallpaper. Other notables are Twitter and
YouTube feeds, polls, admissions information and calendars. There is also a "share" button allowing users to
recommend the app to friends.
The app will be available through iTunes and Android, but links to the site will be posted on the Air Force
Academy's web page at www.usafa.af.mil and Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/USAFA.Official .
(Courtesy of U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs)

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On the Bright Side

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

Theres a birds nest outside my bedroom window. I noticed it three years ago. The bush has
been there for 12 years but that was the first year I noticed the nest. It lay vacant that spring.
Last spring I noticed a mother Robin and three bright blue eggs. Daily, I checked on the eggs
and the mother until she no longer seemed alarmed when I came to the window. Three eggs
soon became three noisy hatchlings. A baby Robin eats 16 feet of worms a day, and I watched
the mother and father birds feed their babies for two days. Then on the third day, the nest was
empty.
This spring I was surprised to see three bright blue eggs again in the nest. The mother was
quite diligent, and I waited expectantly for the eggs to hatch. Three eggs became only one egg
overnight. I checked under the tree-sized bush and didnt find any evidence of egg shells or
newly hatched Robins. The next morning, there were none.
Ive been thinking about that nest for a few days now. Ive wondered why this pair would
return year after year to a nest that has not produced healthy offspring. Ive wondered if they
have other nests for later in each season. Ive even wondered if it would be helpful if I removed
that nest and, by doing so, encourage them to find a new place to nest, maybe higher up or in a
bush not so prone to predators.
It seems to me my Robin family has chosen the easy way out by returning to the old nest. It also
seems to me that the easy way is not always the best way to do things. Certainly it has not been
good for my Robin family.
My youngest son has a book written by teenagers for teenagers called Do Hard Things. The
authors, teen brothers, said We want teens to rebel against low expectations and reclaim the
full potential of their teen years.
I want the same for you! Instead of taking the easy way. Do Hard Things!
Show love to someone who is acting unlovable. Smile at someone who is frowning. Befriend
someone who looks different from you. Be kind in the face of adversity. Accept a
responsibility for a job a little more difficult than those before.
Do hard things because Easy Street is a dead-end street!

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With 1Lt John Ovens, Squadron Safety Officer & C/2Lt 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.

Heres the scenario: Sixteen-year-old Ashley has just obtained her drivers permit, and she is about
to go out with the family sedan for her first drive alone. As she pulls out of the driveway, she turns
on the radio, but is annoyed that she cant find her favorite radio station. After several minutes of
looking up at the road and down at the radio to change channels, she finally finds the station. Shes
compelled to inform her best friend about the great news so she looks around to see if there are any
police cars nearby. She sees none, so she pulls out her cell phone and dials her friend. After several
minutes of talking on the phone while driving, she decides to text her other best friend and doesnt
notice the white car coming down the street. As she passed the other car, it immediately makes a
U-turn and follows her. She is startled when the vehicle behind her immediately blares its siren. She
looks up, and now notices that the other vehicle is a police vehicle.
She ends up losing her drivers permit for a year,
has to pay a $100.00 fine, and
has to retake her drivers exam.
The scenario could have been worse. The outcome could have been avoided if Ashley had just
engaged in responsible driving by avoiding any distractions. Distracted driving is of great concern
for parents, lawmakers, law enforcement, and the driving public in general. Every year, distracted
drivers cause numerous accidents leading to property damage, injuries, and death. Distracted driving
is defined as performing any type of non-driving activity in which the primary task of driving is
delegated to a secondary role.
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are 3 main types of distractions:
Visual Distractionstaking your eyes off the road.
Manual Distractionstaking your hands off the wheel.
Cognitive Distractionstaking your mind off driving.
Source: Major Manuel Ceja, NYCG SE, Safety Beacon Team

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By John C. Maxwell

Benjamin Franklin once said, "there is perhaps not one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as
pride. Beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive. Even if I could conceive
that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility."
Another of America's founding fathers, John Adams, battled against arrogance as well, "Vanity, I am
sensible, is my cardinal vice and cardinal folly; and I am in continual danger, when in company, of being
led...by it."
Most leaders have an abundance of ambition, talent, and confidence, but few possess the humility
necessary to sustain influence over time. Many shun humility, seeing it as a sign of weakness or selfdoubt. Yet, in reality, humility is the pinnacle of wisdom and assuredness.
Here are seven qualities humility brings about in the life of a leader.

#1 Responsibility
Humble leaders readily accept responsibility for failure. When things go wrong, they instinctively look
within to understand what they could have done differently instead of looking outward for someone to
blame. Willing to take ownership of mistakes, humble leaders are quick to fix them; they do not wait for
someone else to solve a problem.

#2 Objectivity
In the words of Ezra Taft Benson (United States Secretary of Agriculture for both terms of the
presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower), "Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with
what is right." Humble leaders do not consider their own ideas and projects to be sacred. They do not
insist on having their way, but on following the best course of actionregardless of who suggests it.

#3 Open-Mindedness
Humble leaders have awareness of how much they don't know. As such, they're inquisitive, quick both
to listen and learn. Secure in their abilities, they are unthreatened by the input of others. Not only do
they welcome feedback, they solicit it.

#4 Flexibility
Whereas prideful leaders rigidly adhere to an initial strategy long after it proves to be unfruitful, leaders
with humility nimbly switch courses as soon as warning signs appear. Unafraid to admit having made a
bad decision, they're able to adjust quickly.
Humble leaders have no qualms about abandoning a product that's past its primeeven if they
personally had created it.

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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#5 Inspiration
Humble leaders are appreciative people. When they experience success, they're quick to shine the
spotlight on others. Mindful of their dependence on others, humble leaders regularly express gratitude
for the contributions of their teammates. Their thankfulness inspires those they lead and boosts team
morale.

#6 Respect
Humble leaders heed John Andrew Holmes' (Professor Literature and Modern Poetry at Tufts
University) advice: "Remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is
composed of others." They see life as far bigger than themselves, and add value to other people by
serving them. By committing themselves to the success of those within their sphere of influence, leaders
gain respect and earn loyalty.

#7 Connectedness
Humble leaders embrace the Law of Significance: "One is too small of a number to experience
greatness." They recognize that their vision cannot be accomplished in isolation, so they invite others to
join them in pursuing it. They cherish relationships and intentionally cultivate friendships. They view
life, not as a quest for individual glory, but as an adventure to be enjoyed in the company of fellow
travelers.
John C. Maxwell is an internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold more than 19 million
books. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126
countries worldwide. Each year he speaks to the leaders of diverse organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies, foreign
governments, the National Football League, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United Nations. A New
York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell has written three books that have sold more
than a million copies: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable
Qualities of a Leader.

17 April 1st Powered Cadet Orientation Flight for Cadets Drawver and Maxwell
with CAP OFlt Pilot Captain Sam Sheffield
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Tales From A Life Traveler

With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer
& C/2Lt Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

Thanking Our Volunteers
When asked What are the most important words in
CAP? Cadets responded with words such as
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Respect, Excellence, and
Safety. Not one answered with the word Thank You,
which was the objective behind the April Character
Development lesson. The intention for the evening
was to have the Cadets comprehend the importance
of giving credit for a good performance and
remembering to say thank you to volunteers and
leaders.

Another accomplishment of the Squadron was its ground

team. For the past two Summers, the Squadrons Ground
Team had taken top honors at the Wing-wide Search and
Rescue Competition.

Another accomplishment of the Squadron was the

Cadet Color Guard. In order to practice, Color Guard
participants met every week in addition to their
regular meetings. They performed three to four
ceremonies per month in the local community which
raised the publics awareness of CAP and brought
sizeable financial donations to the Squadron from
fraternal organizations in town.

During the GA129 Group discussion, the Cadets said that

they felt disappointed with the Squadron Commander in
the Case Study. They felt that there should have been
mention of the Cadets accomplishments and
acknowledgement of every persons contributions. All
strongly felt that the credit for the successful Squadron
belonged to the entire Squadron, not just one individual.

At the annual Wing Conference in the Spring, it was no

surprise that the Piedmont Cadet Squadron received the
Squadron of the Year Award. At the Awards Ceremony,
the Squadron Commander accepted the Award and made
a speech.
After the Conference, the Squadron
Commanders picture, bio, and Award speech were
The Case Study was about the exerted efforts of the published in the Wing newsletter.
He was also
Piedmont Cadet Squadron which eventually led to interviewed on the local radio stations morning news
success and recognition. In just over twenty-four program.
months, the Cadet membership has grown from two At the Wing Ceremony, in the Wing newsletter, and on
to fifteen Cadets, and Cadets parents were recruited the local radio station, the Squadron Commander never
to work on the Senior Member side. Even parents mentioned the Cadets and their parents by name, nor did
who werent members agreed to work as chaperones he give credit for their hard work. The focus of his
and drivers. The activity schedule was full with new attention has been about his chances of being promoted
Cadet orientation classes, field training exercises, to Group Commander now that he has received the
search and rescue exercises, special tours, air shows, Squadron Award.
and model rocket launches.
Thank You

To add to their many activities, the Cadets were also

committed to community service projects. Over 50%
of the Cadets donated the required 60 hours of service
outside of CAP to earn the Volunteer Service Ribbon.

CAP members should

always remember to stay
consistent to the Core Values
of Integrity, Volunteer
Service, Excellence, and
Respect.
C/2Lt Hicks
The recognition in a simple thank you can motivate
another, who will know that his/her contributions
are noticed and valued.
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The Cadets felt that the Squadron Commander was

bragging which was contrary to what is expected in
CAP. In CAP, the goal is not just to get attention for
yourself. The goal should be to help others without the
expectation that you will get something in return.
When asked if there was someone who helped them, the
GA129 Cadets unanimously agreed that along the way in
their CAP career, they received a great deal of support,
and they were very thankful for it. All said that, in one
way or another, appreciation for others contributions
had been acknowledged either through a Certificate of
Appreciation or a simple thank you.
All agreed that it is important to recognize the
contributions of others, and not take credit for others
accomplishments.

For what are you thankful?

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GA129 is #1

#1
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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 TRAIIG

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

PROMOTIO 29 APRIL 2011

C/SSgt Christopher Cochran

WELCOME TO GA129
Cadets Chase Thompson and Chandler Horton
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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.

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