Volume 5, Issue 7 Progress through Leadership July 2007

CONGRATULATIONS!

Inside this issue:

Commander’s Desk 2

Chaplain’s Corner 3

IG Tip 4

Former AZ CAP member 5

retires
Cadet News 6- 7

2007 NCC Photos

2007 National Color Guard Champions Cadet News 8 - 10

2007 Encampment
C/SSgt Chelsea Fowler, C/A1C Christian O’Hara Photos
C/CMSgt Laura Beck, and C/SSgt Isaiah Heun (C/Cmdr) Cadet News 11

Collaborative FTX

The True Patriot 12

Emergency Officer of the Year 13

Office of Public Affairs

1Lt Rob Davidson Maj James Nova Capt J. Brandon Masangcay
Director Asst. Director Asst. Director
WingTips Editor-in-Chief
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The summer months have been busy, and we have a lot to be proud of.

Since our last edition of Wingtips, we completed our summer encampment at Papago Park National
Guard Base. Both cadets and seniors worked side by side in very high temperatures to complete this
important training. Then we were fortunate enough to have not one, but two Spaatz recipients within
a few days of each other. Both C/Col. Philips and C/Col. Hurley have worked very hard and helped to
make us the Wing that everyone is talking about. We also sent both our Southwest Region Champion
Drill Team and Color Guard to National Cadet Competition at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio, and THEY
DID IT AGAIN!!!! The Color Guard place fist overall taking their first National title, and our Drill Team
did extremely well by taking second place overall. Each year we get better and better, and next year
I am sure that we will be taking home first place in both categories.

In the Operations and Emergency Services realm, we are still at the top of the heap in Southwest
Region, and just inches away from being number one in flying in the Nation. To help us continue in
these endeavors, we have taken delivery of 2 more aircraft, with more to follow. Arizona has also
been selected to participate in the ARCHER program as well, and as soon as we get the facility
secured, will be taking delivery of one of these highly sophisticated aircraft.

With all of these wonderful accolades and programs, comes an even greater responsibility to be safe
and use good judgment in performing our duties. It is imperative that we always remember that
safety is paramount. The environment we live in whether it be in valley or the high country, have
areas of concern that we should pay close attention to. With the heat advisories that were in effect
around the 4th of July, we had to stand down from ground operations rather than risk injury.
Remember to stay hydrated and look out for each other, both indoors and out. Even common
household injuries can effect how you serve your community.

These are very exciting times, and I urge you to be safety conscious in everything that you do. Keep
up the good work, and stay focused.

Many Thanks

Colonel Bill Lynch, U.S. Civil Air Patrol

Arizona Wing Commander
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Constant Renewal versus Change

The theme of the Sixth Sunday of Easter was one of constant renewal under the guidance of the
spirit. While preparing for my homily the thought crossed my mind that this may well apply to the
Civil Air Patrol in general and in particular right here in Arizona Wing.

I can hear some of you now, oh come on now, those are just new words for the same old problem.
However, if you will think a bit there is very big difference. Change is just throwing out the old for the
new. Renewal, however, implies the continuity of growth that grows out of the old to improve it.

If Henry Ford were to visit a modern Ford plant he probably would hardly recognize his revolutionary
first assembly line. The robotic computer controlled machines of today are a far cry from the line
that produced the Model A Ford. Yet basically it is the same principal he introduced so many years
ago.

His sons and successors have built upon his basic principals and the great advances in technology
to make the production line better and better. As technology advanced step-by-step a renewal
process occurred on the basic production line for each step. Robotic spot welders for example can
put together a car body in a half hour that took a journeyman welder 3 to 4 hours. (I will not digress
into the man versus machine discussion, just look around at the products we enjoy produced by
modern machines at prices we can afford.)

The point is that the changes that periodically took place on the assembly lines were part of the re-
newal of the beginning based on the requirements of the changing world. So, too, with the constant
renewal of the US Civil Air Patrol.

When I joined CAP in 1949, my first task was to learn how to hand prop the WWII surplus Lus-
combe. The second was to hand crank the generator that supplied power to the surplus two way
radio. There have been many renewals of equipment in CAP since that day and renewals of proce-
dure to go along with the new equipment. It is just a string of constant renewal to stay up-to-date
and the “changes” being made now are merely a part of that constant renewal.

Oh yes, I would love going back to that day when I was 11 years of age and allowed to pull the lev-
ers that opened the swing bridge to let the ore freighter up the Saginaw River to the GM plant. Our
lives and jobs are periods of constant renewal. Let’s go along with it in Arizona CAP. We will be
better than ever if we do.

God Bless!
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Inspector General’s
Tips
By
Maj John E. Lindsey, AZWG Asst. IG

“Commanders and Staff Officers make, Break Relations”

Every member of our organization has certain latent qualities which the commander and
staff officer can develop and preserve, provided good human relations exist.

What are some of those qualities? They are pride, loyalty, intelligence and ambition.

A good commander and staff officer must know the qualities of his/her people if he/she is to
treat our most important resources in their proper perspective.

Good personnel relations is justified when it results in a grater quality and a better quality of
work performed and a satisfaction of that natural desire and obligation to be of genuine ser-
vice to one’s fellow man.

You the commander or staff officer adopt certain attitudes toward your members. You ex-
pect an improvement in the attitude and morale of your members.

Member grievances should be corrected before they occur, not after.

Make all your assignments specific and within the safe work load. The foundation of person-
nel relations is based on individuality, security, recognition and service.
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Former AZ Wing Member Retires

Article and Photo by Lt Col Penny Giacoletti

Presenting Major Mendoza with his Certificate of Retirement is S/Sgt.

Dennis Campos of the Army National Guard in Deming, NM.

MENDOZA RETIRES AFTER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF SERVICE

Major Margarito "Mark" Mendoza, a local resident of Deming, NM has retired from Civil Air Pa-
trol, the Official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force after 25 years of volunteer service to its
three missions: Cadet Training, Aerospace Education and Emergency Services.

Major Mendoza started his CAP activities in 1982 at Screaming Eagles Composite Flight 102 in
the Clifton-Morneci, AZ area and after its deactivation he moved his membership to Tucson, AZ.

Mendoza earned a Master's Rating in Safety, served as Testing and Supply Officer but he is
best known as TAC Officer at the summer encampments for which he was awarded in 1993 an
AZ Wing Plaque of Appreciation.

During his years of volunteer service, Major Mendoza enjoyed working with the CAP Cadets in
their various activities including Air Shows around Southern Arizona. He attended Squadron
Leadership and Corporate Leadership Training Schools, Cadet Protection Training, CAP Officers
Course, and earned his Certificate of Proficiency, and the Grover Loening Aerospace Award.
Mendoza has been awarded two Arizona Wing Commanders Commendations and entitled to
wear the Unit Citation Award with attachment for AZ Wing being recognized by National Head-
quarters twice. Mendoza is now able to add the 25 year attachment to his Membership Ribbon.

Congratulations to Major Mark Mendoza for his service and to his wife, Anita as they continue to
enjoy their retirement in Deming, NM.
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Photos from the

2007 National Cadet Competition

“Their professionalism, dedication, spirit, and love of the drill shined

through in every possible way. They certainly make us all look
good. It just goes to show what they can do when given the opportu-
nity to lead.”
1Lt Bobbie Davis

“These Cadets are AWESOME.”

Capt Frank Scherer

“Arizona Wing Cadets will be a force to reckon with for years to

come because of the dedication of the Cadet Program seniors and
the cadets "CAN DO" attitude. ARIZONA WING IS, AND AL-
WAYS WILL BE, "NUMBER ONE".”
Col John J. Varljen

“The Arizona Wing is very fortunate to have individuals

as committed as you all have demonstrated. Please know
how very proud we are of your efforts and professional-
ism. Enjoy your success!!!”
Maj Scott “Kozak” Kozaaiewicz
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“Both teams are the quintessential of our CAP Core val-

ues in action. You are an inspiration to all of us in the AZ
Wing.”
Maj John W. Kruger

“Truly the epitome of teamwork and leadership! A shining example

for all Arizona Wing cadets to emulate.”
Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

“We have so much to be proud of here in our Wing, and

we are so happy for both teams. You have done such an
incredible job, and we thank you for making us all so very
proud!”
Col William R. Lynch, AZ Wing Commander
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2007 AZWG
Encampment
Photos

62 cadets from all over Arizona endured 10 days of training in over 100-
degree heat at the Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix. Course
curriculum included CAP Core Values; Drill and Ceremonies; USAF and
CAP History and Structure; and a day tour of Luke Air Force Base.
Capt J. Brandon Masangcay, 2007 AZWG Encampment Commander
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The Wing Aerospace Team presented a project for the basic cadets to build, fly and compete for the
best flight of their X-15 models. The photo above shows the various flights working on building the X-
15 models.

The Winners Were:

Alfa Flight Michael Andrieu
Bravo Flight John Fridman
Charlie Flight Michael Rojas
Delta Flight Cody Cushenberry
Echo Flight Amanda Phillip
Foxtrot Flight Jonathan Ripley
Overall Winner Jonathan Ripley

A Good time was had by all.

Lt Col Pete Feltz
AZ Wing Deputy Director AE
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Southern AZ Squadrons
Participate in Collaborative FTX
Article and Photo by SM Michael Stull, CCS107 PAO

Squadron members from Squadron 210 Show Low Arizona and Squadron 107 Si-
erra Vista Arizona participated in a combined field training exercise June 1 to 4, 2007. The
exercise centered around map and compass reading and included several aspects of field
first aid.

Some additional areas covered were line searches for items as small as coins to as
large as web belts, canteen covers and 24 hour packs and included a hasty search
for an Officer that “was there one second, and then gone the next.” This search illustrates
the need to coordinate and communicate effectively and efficiently, sometimes on very
short notice, and perform to a high standard as the missing was located within 10 minutes
of the start of the search.
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The True Patriot

By C/A1C Marissa Marie Peasnall
Safford Composite Squadron 103

A patriot is a man who lives, loves, and even perhaps dies for his country. He
stands tall and proud in the face of derision; then he shakes his fist defiantly at those
who would dare destroy what he loves, his country and her ways. The great nation that
he serves can be full of pride when she looks upon the very finest, the patriots that held
her together. Patriots are not made, they are born. They are born with great love for
their country in their breast and fire in their eyes, and that fire is visible to all who look at
that patriot’s face.

The fire was seen in the faces of thousands of those who lived through, and some
who died on, September eleventh, 2001. I speak of the ordinary man and women, the
firefighters, the police officers, and the medical professionals who worked to control the
panic and overwhelming sorrow of that terrible day and the days following. Thanks to
the courage of those people and their overwhelming patriotism, many lives were saved
for a horrible fate. In addition, people across the United States showed love and ex-
treme patriotism as they flocked to give blood to the 9/11 victims.

I thank these true patriots and salute them for their bravery in standing out in a
country where bravery and patriotism are openly scorned. Alas, I sorrow for a country
that has lain sleeping for so long, that when that mighty nation wakes, it is to find chains
weighing it down. We the patriots of that mighty nation have allowed this to occur, for
we did not strive to wake the sleeping nation while the enemy crept in in the night. We
the patriots should be ashamed for we neglected our duty. We did not stand and shout,
prod and poke, and ultimately, rouse those with power; instead we turned our heads
away and attempted to be moderates, unknown, and un-harassed. Now that our proud
nation wakes, patriots also begin to take a stand, but the damage is already done.

Shame for the ones who dishonored the name patriot. Shame to those who still
tarnish that illustrious title. Honor to those who have become as their forefathers have
been, a beacon and siren to awaken the sleeping people, and when those who stirred,
mocked them, they continued, so glory be to them. Patriots, honored and ridiculed,
hated and loved, are the backbone of a strong nation. So, be a strong supporter of the
country you serve, and perhaps, one day you will be known as the great patriot of your
day, the person who stood for their family, their state, their nation, and their culture, or in
the words of John Milton, “Stirred up with high hopes of living to be brave men and wor-
thy patriots dear to God, and famous to all ages.”
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Emergency Services Officer of the Year

presented with Award
Article and Photo by Lt Col Dan Myers, Scottsdale Senior Sq. 314 Commander

Major Jim Nova, Group III Commander, presents the Arizona Wing
Emergency Services Officer of the Year Award to Major Paul Combellick, a
member of Scottsdale Senior Squadron 314.