PELICAN FLIGHT

A Quarterly Newsletter of the

LOUISIANA WING
April 2010

Air Force rates Louisiana Wing “Successful”

BATON ROUGE, La. — On Mar. 13-14, 2010, a team of U.S. Air Force and Civil Air Patrol inspectors
conducted a compliance inspection and awarded a “successful” rating to the Louisiana Wing.
The purpose of the inspection, recurring every four years, is to determine the wing’s level of
compliance with regulations and other directives of Civil Air Patrol.
For a wing to achieve the “successful” rating, it must excel in performance and/or operational
requirements. Procedures and activities must be carried out effectively. Resources and programs must
be adequately managed. Minor deficiencies may exist, but must not impede or limit mission
accomplishment.
The inspectors of the team were truly impressed with the dedication, professionalism, and overall
good nature of the wing staff members.
Louisiana Wing Commander, Col. Art Scarbrough, CAP, commented to the wing staff, “Thank you for
the extraordinary effort that went into the preparation for this important evaluation”.

Members of LAWG staff and CI Team — photo by Maj. Michael James, CAP
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Compliance Inspection continued

LAWG Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Amos Plante, CAP, stated, “Lt. Col. Don Hensley, CAP-USAF SWLR
CC confirmed that our grade was well up on the high side of the “successful” block”. LAWG received
fourteen “A-Findings” and six “B-Findings”. A total of twenty-eight “commendables” were awarded.
LAWG Wing Commander, Col. Art Scarbrough, CAP, offered high praise to Lt. Col. Plante, CAP and
Assistant Chief of Staff Maj. Carlton Dufrechou, CAP, for leading the charge in preparing the wing staff
for interviews. Special thanks were extended to State Director John Zaremba, Air Force Reservist Maj.
Bob Morgan and Lt. Col. Hensley for their aggressive coaching in the inspection preparation.

Aerospace Education Successful Maj. David Taylor, CAP

Cadet Program Highly Successful Capt. Victor Santana, CAP
Emergency Services Successful Lt. Col. Mickey Marchand, CAP
Operational Mission Mgmt. Successful Lt. Col. Harry Stafford, CAP
Communications Successful Maj. Paul Rappmundt, CAP
Flight Management Successful Lt. Col. Doc Barnard, CAP
Aircraft Management Successful 1st Lt. George McKinney, CAP
Professional Development Highly Successful Capt. Christine Richmond, CAP
Chaplain Successful Lt. Col. Ira Schilling, CAP
Finance Successful Col. Mary Berkowitz, CAP
Administration Successful Maj. Lois Hopwood, CAP
Personnel Successful Maj. Lois Hopwood, CAP
Public Affairs Successful Maj. Michael James, CAP
Supply Successful Maj. Todd Scioneaux, CAP
Transportation Successful Lt. Col. David Berteau, CAP
Commander Successful Col. Art Scarbrough, CAP
Safety Highly Successful 1st Lt. Mike Smith, CAP
Inspector General Unsatisfactory Lt. Col. Lane Haley, CAP
Legal Officer Successful Lt. Col. Fredrick King, CAP

Compliance Inspection Team — photo by State Director John Zaremba

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Message from the “Civil Air Patrol is a benevolent organization. Whether saving
lives through emergency services, shaping lives through cadet
Wing Commander programs, or influencing lives through aerospace education, each
member is serving the community with generosity, kindness and
compassion. There is little doubt that we serve in the present and
influence the future.
Louisiana wing recently went through a compliance inspection
wherein we demonstrated that we meet, and in many areas
exceed, mission readiness and execution objectives. More
important, the wing demonstrated irrefutably a sense of
dedication and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest
standards of community service.
It often seems as though CAP asks much of us as we train,
prepare reports, and go about the business of maintaining a high
state of readiness. Yet those are the things that serve as the
foundation of our trust in each other as unpaid professionals and
the public trust in CAP.
Thank you for your dedication to CAP and for your service in
everything you do to support this organization. Your service today
influences tomorrow in more ways than you can ever imagine.”
Col. Art Scarbrough, CAP

Col. Scarbrough, CAP, attends “New Wing Commanders” course

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS — Seventeen top-level Civil Air Patrol officials, most of them new
commanders or commanders-to-be, took part in a week-long Wing Commanders Course at National
Headquarters, Maxwell AFB, Ala. during Mar. 13-19, 2010.
The intense, graduate-level course prepares participants to assume high-level command at the wing
and regional levels or as members of the CAP National Board. Those attending are selected for the course
by their region commander and must be approved by the CAP national commander, Maj. Gen. Amy S.
Courter.
“The Wing Commanders Course covers everything a CAP commander should know in order to be an
effective leader,” Courter said. “As with all of our training, its content is thorough and its effect on
participants is dynamic, which are qualities that are essential to success in today’s technological savvy
world.”
The program focuses on three main blocks of study: leadership in the organization, tools for corporate
officers and tools for commanders. The curriculum featured seminars, lectures and hands-on exercises in
more than 20 enriching sessions on such topics as ethics, legal matters, fundraising and managing
volunteers, finances and other resources.
After completing the course participants will gain a better understanding of CAP’s aerospace education,
cadet, operations, information technology, public affairs, membership development and logistics programs.
Guest speakers included Courter, senior Air Force advisor Col. William Ward and CAP Executive
Director Don Rowland, as well as subject-matter experts from membership and National Headquarters..

Safety is Priority One

Safety must be on every CAP member’s mind, at all times
Before engaging in any CAP activity, a safety briefing must be conducted.
Monthly, members must read The Sentinel and follow its timely advice.
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/
SAFETY is our Number One Priority

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Cadet Color Guard Competition held at Barksdale AFB

BARKSDALE AFB, La. — On Feb. 13, 2010, after a long absence, the wing hosted a Color Guard
Competition at Barksdale AFB. Teams competed in many categories along with a quiz bowl and a
written exam. After five hours of competition, Barksdale Composite Squadron won the right to represent
the wing at the next level of competition in New Mexico.
Although Barksdale was the winner in the competition, Ascension Parish Composite Squadron was
recognized by the Wing Director of Cadet Program for their dedication and competition effort.
Overall, all of the cadets that participated are winners in many ways. They not only supported each
other but they gave advice to each other and bonded as one wing. This is truly what is all about.
Director of Cadet Program Capt. Vic Santana, CAP

Barksdale Composite Squadron cadet members who will be competing in New Mexico include:

Cadet 1st Lt. Dykes, CAP — CG Commander

Cadet Sr. Airman Perez, CAP — NCOIC US Flag Bearer
Cadet Staff Sgt. Ramsey, CAP — Guardsman
Cadet Staff Sgt. Patton, CAP — Wing Flag Bearer
Cadet Airman 1st Class Dykes, CAP — Guardsman
Cadet Airman 1st Class Baldwin, CAP — Alternate

Good luck to our Wing Team and great job to all the cadets that participated in the wing competition.

Photo by Cadet Lt. Col. Barry James, CAP

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More photos from Cadet Color Guard Competition

Photos by Cadet Lt. Col. Barry James, CAP

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Training Academy held in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. — The Louisiana Wing held its 11th Training Academy at the University of Louisiana
Lafayette, over the weekend of Feb. 27-28, 2010. Over 80 members consisting of 22 cadets, 41 senior
members, 18 instructors and 1 state director participated in the two-day event. Attendees came from
Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.
First Lieutenant Michael Smith, CAP, first-time academy director commented, “I am happy that so
many members took advantage of the training opportunity.”
Capt. Victor Santana, CAP, Louisiana Wing Director of Cadet Programs, explained to the cadets how
important it is for them to receive proper training. He also praised the senior members who completed
the Training Leaders of Cadets course for their willingness to work in the cadet program. Cadets present
completed the Airman Leadership School (ALS).
Capt. Dan Lemanczyk, CAP, commander of Lafayette Composite Squadron who hosted the event
thanked everyone for supporting the academy.
Courses for senior members offered at this academy included Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC),
Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, Mission Scanner, ICS 300, ICS 400, Logistics, Squadron Leadership
School (SLS), Corporate Leadership Course (CLC) and Logistics.

Photos by Maj. Michael James, CAP

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Flight clinic held at Gonzales

GONZALES, La. — On Feb. 6, 2010, Ascension Parish Composite Squadron hosted a Louisiana Wing
flight clinic. The classroom portion was held at the Gonzales Public Safety Center and the flight portion
at the Louisiana Regional Airport. The clinic was designed to hone the flying skills of mission pilots.
Other aircrew members were trained to become scanners and observers. Louisiana Wing Director of
Emergency Services Lt. Col. Michael “Mickey” Marchand, CAP, said, “Everything went off without a
hitch, and all activities were safe. Crew members were motivated and demonstrated that sense of
urgency expected in our Louisiana Wing aircrews.” In one afternoon, 15 training sorties were flown, in
addition to 14 inbound/outbounds for a total of 29 sorties.
Cadets trained as flightline marshallers and mission radio operators. Marshallers are responsible for
safe direction of aircraft on and off the ramp as well as maintaining a safe area free of foreign object
debris that may damage the aircraft. Radio operators maintain communications with aircrews and relay
information from a mission base to the aircrews. Lt. Col. Marchand, CAP, reported that he had received
compliments on the professionalism and performance of the Ascension Parish Composite Squadron
cadets. Thanks to efforts of Ascension Parish Composite Squadron Public Affairs Officer 2nd Lt. Lydia
Pike, CAP, the local newspaper – The Advocate – published an article describing the event.

Flight marshallers in training, from left to right, Cadet Airmen 1st Class Conner Berry,
Codey Pike and Nick Delbasty, CAP. (Photo by State Director John Zaremba)

Photo by Capt. Ken Brummett, CAP

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Denehan attends Civic Leadership Academy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cadet 2nd Lt. Brett Denehan, CAP, was one of twenty-four Civil Air Patrol top
cadets from across the nation who participated in one of America’s leading civic education activities, the
Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), held Feb. 20-27, 2010.
Denehan, who is a senior at Airline High School in Bossier City and a member of Barksdale
Composite Squadron, currently serves as Cadet Commander of Louisiana Wing.
This National Cadet Special Activity offers cadets behind-the-scenes tours and briefings at the
Capitol, Supreme Court, State Department, Pentagon, Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Mott
House, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and more. The week culminated with a Legislative Day, when
cadets met their elected leaders on Capitol Hill.
This activity is not your average field trip to Washington. CLA is an academically focused activity that
includes seminars, readings and group projects.
Denehan said, “One of the highlights of the week was attending the Spaatz Association’s 2010
Annual Dinner and Awards Event.” The featured speaker for the dinner was U.S. astronaut Eric Boe, the
Air Force colonel and CAP senior member who piloted Space Shuttle Endeavour to the International
Space Station in November 2008.

Denehan with Congressman John Fleming

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Scanner Training at Monroe

MONROE, La. — General Claire L. Chennault Senior Squadron held an eight hour scanner training
class Mar. 27, 2010, at the Monroe Air Center. This was the first of a series of three classes that will
enable new members to become competent mission scanners. Second Lieutenant Joseph Jacobs said,
“I thought the instructors, Capt. John Benton, CAP and Maj. Glen Deas, CAP, were hard on the new nine
students but when they complete this extensive training they won’t be embarrassed when asked to
perform missions.” Other seasoned scanners and observers are taking the training to hone their skills
and become updated to current scanner operations.

Photo by 2nd Lt. Joe Jacobs, CAP

CAP Historical Foundation
New Mexico Wing External Aerospace Education Officer, Maj. Ted Spitzmiller, CAP, stated, “History
plays a role in our society in many different ways. Understanding what went on in the past is often the
key to predicting events of the future. History also provides a perspective on life and our interaction with
others. It chronicles the efforts of many and highlights our achievements.”
CAP Historical Foundation (CAPHF) was established in 1997 to preserve the history and promote the
proud heritage of the Civil Air Patrol and WWII CAP Coastal Patrol. In 1998, it was incorporated in the
State of Maryland as a non-profit charitable educational institution and was accepted by the Internal
revenue Service as a 510 C (3) organization. The foundation, supported by contributions from CAP
members and others with ties to CAP’s 68-year history, has raised some $25,000 to date to support its
work. The National Museum of the Civil Air Patrol is a museum on the Web and can be accessed at
www.caphistory.org This site contains photo gallery, art and media gallery, forums and a museum store.

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SAREX training
Group I __ Feb. 19, 2010 at Shreveport
Group II __ none
Group III __ none
LA-010 __ Feb. 20, 2010 at Baton Rouge
LA-022 __ Mar. 29, 2010 at Gonzales
Wing Stats
160 Cadets, 411 Senior Members
10 Aircraft
14 Vehicles
3 Finds to date (FY2010)
Calendar of events
April
9,10 & 11_ Wing Conference—Lafayette
9,10 & 11_ LA Fly-In Series—Pineville
24-25 ____Barksdale AFB Airshow
May
9________ LA Fly-In Series—Jennings
June
19_______ LA Fly-In Series—Shreveport
July
15-25____ Cadet Summer Encampment
22-31____ IACE
August
14-15 ____ Training Academy-Lafayette
September
11_______ LA Fly-In Series—Farmerville
October
8,9 & 10__ LA Fly-In Series—Pineville
November
6 _______ LA Fly-In Series—DeRidder
December
4________Wing Christmas Party
Louisiana Wing Headquarters
P. O. Box 74670, Baton Rouge, LA 70874
Ph. 225-359-9449 or 1-800-728-1494
Fax 225-359-9496 or 1-800-728-5175
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Group I
Group Commander, Lt. Col. Charles Smith, CAP
Barksdale Composite Squadron __ LA-005
Central LA Composite Squadron __ LA-067
Gen. Claire Chennault L. Senior Squadron __ LA-019
Shreveport Senior Squadron __ LA-013
Group II
Group Commander, Lt. Col. Edmond Jones, CAP
Acadia/Jefferson Davis Senior Squadron __ LA-040
Lafayette Composite Squadron __ LA-014
Lake Charles Composite Squadron __ LA-007
St. Mary Parish Composite Squadron __ LA-089
Group III
Group Commander, Lt. Col. Harry Stafford, CAP
Alvin Callender Senior Squadron __ LA-086
Ascension Parish Composite Squadron __ LA-022
Billy Mitchell Senior Squadron __ LA-076
Capitol City Composite Squadron __ LA-010
Hammond Composite Squadron __ LA-008
Ponchartrain Composite Squadron __ LA-093
Pelican Flight
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