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OFFICIAL N EWSLETTER OF M INNESOTA WING – CIVIL AIR PATROL M ARCH 2003

Minnesota Cadets win NCR Color Guard Comp

North Hennepin Squadron’s Color Guard took first
place in the 2003 North Central Region Color Guard
Competition held at Camp Ashland. 4 teams repre-
senting Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and
Kansas Wings competed at the March 20th event.

The North Hennepin Squadron’s Color Guard will

compete as the NCR Color Guard at the National
Cadet Competition to be held at Wright-Patterson
AFB, June 25 - 29th.

Members of the Color Guard also picked up indivi d-

ual recognition. C/CMSgt Amy Her obtained the
High Test Written Score and C/SRA Emily Vinge
won the Female Fleet Foot Award for fastest run
time.

Images from the competition can be seen on the

The North Hennepin Squadron Color Guard and Escorts after the competition. Pictured:
1st Lt Sue Vinge, 2d Lt Jannelle Gates, Cadets Bethany Stepanek, Kelsey Brennan,
Amy Her (2nd Row) Patrick Anderson, Amy Broekema, Patrick Vinge, 2d Lt Joel Ste-
panek and C/Capt Mark Pomerleau. Photo: MNWG/PA
Minnesota Wing website at www.mnwg.cap.gov/pa/
specials/ncrcg_03 You can also see images and
information on the Wing’s competition at www.
mnwg.cap.gov/pa/specials/wingcg03

Senior Members Complete Training at St Cloud State

10 senior members completed the Squadron Leadership School March 15-16 held at St Cloud State University.

These members are: 1st Lt. Dan Warneke, 1st

Lt. Shawn Warneke, SM. Tami Unger, SM
Gordon Miller, 1st Lt. William Schmidt, 1st Lt.
Brian Freseman, Capt Gary LeMasters, 1st Lt.
Doug McPhail, and FO Katherine Nibbe

Major Craig Lommel was the course director

and was assisted by 1st Lt. Andrew Fraser,
Cadet Jessica Andrie, Col Kevi n Sliwinski, Maj
Richard Josephson, USAFR Maj Joel Dale, Mr.
Bill Willis, and Chaplain Don Mikitta

And finally a special thanks to our friends at

SCSU for helping set up and working the week-
end: TSgt. Pat Mattson, Aviation Department
Chair and Maj Robert Aceves,
Professor
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COMMANDER’S CORNER CADET MILESTONE AWARDS

Colonel Dale Hoium Name Award Unit
cc@mnwg.cap.gov Matthew Dunlevy MITCHELL ANOKA COUNTY
Jacob Moen MITCHELL VALLEY
Civil Air Patrol is no longer the Maureen Hickey MITCHELL VALLEY
best kept secret in America. In Kevin Sperling MITCHELL SAINT PAUL
the January 2003 issue of the Micah Stanley EAKER WORTHINGTON
VFW magazine there was a two- Jesse Decker MITCHELL OWATONNA
page article entitled "Flying Min- Jeffrey Hagen EARHART VALLEY
utemen Stand Ready to Defend Kendra Sand EARHART VALLEY
Homeland". The sub headline Montana Stanley EAKER WORTHINGTON
reads; "Best known for search Joshua Gulbranson EAKER VALLEY
and rescue, the Civil Air Patrol is Joshua Meehl MITCHELL HUTCHINSON
poised to play a crucial role in defending the home front." Paul Dannenbring SPAATZ DULUTH
The first sentence of this article is; "Ready to help in Amer- Brittany Kurzweg MITCHELL NORTH STAR
ica's homeland defense is a little-known civilian auxiliary of Michael Nordin EAKER VALLEY
the Air Force called Civil Air Patrol." You bet we are!! Jessica Andrie MITCHELL NORTH STAR
And, CAP is no longer that little known. Michael Jacobsen MITCHELL VALLEY
Erica Hagen MITCHELL VALLEY
In the March issue of World War II magazine there is an Brett Johnson MITCHELL 130TH
article covering four pages giving the history of the Civil Air
Patrol. It is a great article telling all about duties we did in SENIOR MEMBER PROMOTIONS
WWII. The sad part is the last sentence for it said;
"Today, the role of the CAP during World War II is remem- Name Rank Unit
bered by only a very few." What do we current members Matthew Heffron Capt CROW WING
know of our proud history? Have any of us done any re- Karl Heisel Capt HUTCHINSON
search into our history? Are we teaching our history in our Phung Chau 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
squadrons? Charlotte Miller Maj VALLEY
Gerald Gallagher Capt FT SNELLING
In the February 2003 National Aeronautic Association Kenneth Hartwig 1st Lt NORTHLAND
News the headline is; "CAP Wins Aerospace Education Stephen Rosenthal 2d Lt RED WING
Trophy." The article begins with: "The Civil Air Patrol, the Alan Matson Capt VIKING
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary best know for its search and res- Steven Johnson 1st Lt ANOKA
cue duties, has been selected to receive the National Karen Anderson 2d Lt 130TH
Aeronautic Association's prestigious Frank G. Brewer Robert Leslie 1st Lt VIKING
Aerospace Education Trophy for 2002." "This is a great Catherine Cooksy 2d Lt VIKING
honor for CAP. James Hetherington 1st Lt VIKING
Daniel Warneke 1st Lt NORTH STAR
In the spring addition of Today's Officer", put out by the William Reiners Capt ST CROIX
Military Officers Association of America, the headline on Terrell Cassett Capt MANKATO
page twenty is "Waiting in the Wings,” The sub-headline John Hole Maj WING HQ
is "The Civil Air Patrol's mission expands to meet new Benjamin Sayler Capt NWMINNESOTA
challenges as it continues to serve the nation." Alan Rogalla Capt NW MINNESOTA
James Craswell Maj 130TH
These four articles in these national publications show we Mark Triplett 1st Lt ST CROIX
are no longer a secret. Are we ready for prime time? I Scott Frankard Capt VIKING
think we are. I have all faith and confidence in every Mark Helseth 1st Lt VIKING
member of every squadron in MN Wing to be professional Scott Ziemer 1st Lt VIKING
as we carry out our duties. Roderic Broome Maj NORTH HENNEPIN
David Rovka 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
I would like to leave you with the closing paragraph of Mark Steeves Capt NORTH HENNEPIN
Waiting in the Wings. "Today's CAP members, or USAF Thomas Urban 1st Lt HUTCHINSON
Auxiliary members, have a long and prestigious record of Peggy Schnack 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
valuable service to the nation. As volunteers, they receive Timothy Rowell 1st Lt ST CROIX
no retirement benefits after years of service and usually no Daniel Fosterling 1st Lt ST CROIX
publicly acknowledged thanks from the citizens who bene- Joel Roggenkamp 1st Lt NORTH STAR
fit from their dedication. As the horrific events of Sept. 11 Robert Krueger 1st Lt ANOKA COUNTY
awoke the nation to the true character of firefighters and Paul Cook 1st Lt ANOKA COUNTY
police officers, whose brave actions and sacrifice are to Duane Delegard Maj VIKING
often taken for granted, so too should we recognize the Ronald MacCarthy Maj MINNESOTA
service and dedication of the Civil Air Patrol." Gerald Kleene Maj WESOTA
Shawn Warneke 1st Lt NORTH STAR
Ruth Danielson 1st Lt FT SNELLING
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ST. CROIX SQUADRON
CADETS RECEIVE AWARDS
Lt Col Roger R. Brogren, St. Croix Composite Squadron
Commander of Minnesota Wing, announces that two St.
Croix Squadron cadets received their Mitchell Awards and
one cadet received the Air Force Association’s Out-
standing Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year Citation in a
ceremony at their Lake Elmo Airport Headquarters on 26
February 2003.
Receiving the Mitchell Awards were Janna R. Fosterling
(Pictured) and Lucinda E. Spreeman both of Hudson,
WI. C/2d Lt Fosterling joined CAP in June 2000. C/2d Lt
Spreeman became a member in December 1999. Pre-
senting the awards were Major Tom Kettell, Group 3
Commander.
Receiving the Air Force Association’s Outstanding Civil
Air Patrol Cadet of the Year Citation and Medal was Ca-
det First Lieutenant Brett A. Kubat of Oakdale, MN. C/1st
Lt Kubat joined CAP in April 1999. Presenting his award
was Daniel McDowell, Maj-USAF (Ret) a member of the
General EF Rawlings Chapter of the AFA.
If you suspect fraud, waste or abuse, please
contact the Wing IG at ig@mnwg.cap.gov or
contact the National Headquarters IG at
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M ARCH 2003
RED WING SQUADRON
CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR
CADETS & LEADERS
On March 15th and 16th, 47 cadets attended the Encamp-
ment Preparatory School (EPS) held at the Red Wing
Squadron Hangar.
EPS was not the only thing going on at the hanger that
week end. There were also 17 Senior Members from
around the Wing that came to learn about the Cadet Pro-
grams at the Deputy Commander for Cadets Course. The
course was led by 1st Lt Stacy Wegner.
EPS is a part of the Minnesota Wing’s Integral Leadership
Program (ILP), giving cadets the chance to get a small
taste of what to expect should they attend the Minnesota
Wing Encampment over the summer. EPS is run by ca-
dets, for cadets, much like the Encampment itself.
The 12 cadets who served in staff positions at the EPS
came down on Friday evening for a bit of preparation
training on the discipline level expected, as well as how to
teach drill and conduct an inspection.
On Saturday, at approximately 0745 in the morning, the
35 basic cadets arrived to begin their training. The basic
cadets (all of the trainees) spent most of Saturday in train-
ing, either on the flight line learning drill, or attending
classes in the hangar. The day ended with a quick drill
down and then it was off to the sleeping bags and lights
out.
Sunday began at 0530 (I found out later that many of them
did not even know what time it was) with PT and then
more training. The day progressed through inspections,
written tests, and drill tests. I am proud to say that each
cadet in attendance passed all of their exams with flying
colors.
Many parents came to watch the closing ceremonies
which commenced at about 11 am on the Flight Line.
Successful completion of the EPS by any cadet under the
age of 13 secures that cadet the eligibility to attend en-
campment. And those that who are already 13 or older
gained the experience that only a Wing Activity of this sort
can give them.
1st Lt Mari Lucas
from the Red Wing Squadron Newsletter
Pictures of the EPS can be seen in the March issue of the
Gremlin. The Gremlin is the Wing’s E-Magazine. You can
download it at www.mnwg.cap.gov and click on the
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Senior Member Professional SAR Management Course

Development Awards
Name Award Unit The Minnesota Wing Mission Management Course
Michael Eckers COP – LV2 OWATONNA was held on March 8 and 9 at the St. Croix Squad-
John Huber COP – LV2 CROW WING ron Facility. 9 members braved the Saturday Morn-
Alan Matson COP – LV2 VIKING ing Snow Storm to attend the training. The course
Rolf Carlson COP – LV2 WORTHINGTON was designed to meet the needs of current and fu-
Craig Lommel GARBER – LV4 NORTH STAR ture air and ground branch directors, planning and
James Fisher GARBER – LV4 SE MINNESOTA
Robert Gaffer GARBER – LV4 MANKATO
operations section chiefs, and incident commanders.
Valery Hoium GARBER – LV4 RED WING
Gerald Kleene LOENING – LV3 WESOTA The course included all 101T "familiarization and
Adrian Ramler LOENING – LV3 NORTH STAR prepatory training" related to the mission manage-
Ruth Hoffman LOENING – LV3 WESOTA ment specialty training tracks. In addition to
James Craswell LOENING – LV3 130TH "familiarization and prepatory training," several ad-
Charlotte Miller LOENING – LV3 VALLEY vanced topics were also presented.

The Minnesota Wing Calendar can be viewed at www.mnwg.cap.gov/calendar

In the March Issue of the Gremlin

(Formerly WingTips Plus)
Worthington Cadet Earns his Pilot Wings!
Wearing the Unit Citation Award
Update from the CAP National Board
EPS Pictorial
NCR Color Guard Pictorial
Around The Wing and MORE!!!!!!!
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