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“Progress through Leadership” Volume 8, Issue 3 March 2010

Office of Public Affairs 1Lt Rob Davidson Maj J. Brandon Masangcay

Wing PAO Assistant Wing PAOWingTips Editor-in-Chief

WingTips is published monthly by the Arizona Wing · Civil Air Patrol, a private, charitable, benevolent corporation andAuxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of CAP or the U.S. Air Force.WingTips welcomes manuscripts and photographs; however, the Arizona Wing · Civil Air Patrol reserves the right to edit orcondense materials submitted and to publish articles as content warrants and space permits. Please send allcorrespondence to WingTips Editor-in-Chief, Maj J. Brandon Masangcay, e-mail: [email protected]

In This Issue

Command Staff News

2

Chaplain’s Corner 3

Safety Tips 4

Wm. RogersMemorial Senior Squadron 104

5

AerospaceEducation

6

Professional Development

7

Ground TeamTraining

8

SHCS 301 and

FLCS 356

9

DVCS 302 Rocketry Event

10

AZWG Promotions 11

Upcoming Events 12



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Command Staff NewsLt Col Brian N. Ready

Vice CommanderArizona Wing

March Madness is not just for College Basketball

The thought of March Madness usually brings images of the college basketball champion-ship tournament’s sweet sixteen and final four. I also think Arizona Wing has it’s own ver-sion. March is the time of the year when we start to recover from the Arizona winters.While some of the Squadrons in Northern Arizona remain buried in snow, others arewarming up to one of the finest times of the year to be outside in our Great State. Itseems every weekend is packed with outstanding opportunities for all CAP members.

The month started with Commanders Call on the first weekend, a weekend long trainingsession for our Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, an Operational Exer-cise (OPEX) and all culminating with one of the largest fund raising opportunities of theyear.

Arizona Wing has a fantastic opportunity this year to raise funds for cadet encampmentand other programs while supporting our troops at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’sAerospace and Arizona Days air show March 20-21. Major Ryan Glass is the project offi-cer for this event and I am sure he can use all the help he can get. Join Major Glass andhis team raise money for Arizona Wing, support the Air Force, our troops and watch anoutstanding air show highlighted by the Air Force Thunderbirds, all while spending timethe beautiful Arizona spring. How could it get any better?

Pilots, if you are still in possession of a paper FAA pilot certificate they are no longer validafter March 31, 2010. After this date you must have the new plastic double-sided versionto exercise your pilot privileges. Direction for replacing your paper certificate can befound on the FAA website or from your Unit Standards and Evaluation Officer.

To all our members and their families, the Arizona Wing Command Staff thanks you for your commitment, dedication and support. It is your efforts which make our program out-standing.

Happy Spring !



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Faith and Begorrah, me Great Grandmother Kelley reminds me the day isfast approaching when almost everybody finds an excuse to wear Green.That would be March 17 th which is known as St. Paddy’s Day.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and theanniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day

as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, whichfalls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in themorning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meatwere waived and people would dance, drink and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish baconand cabbage.

Also in March, Daylight Savings Time begins on the 14 th, the first Day of Spring is the 20 th,Palm Sunday is the 28 th and Passover begins on the 30 th . And, we will also quite likely behearing all the news and changes resulting from the National Board meeting and conference.It is imperative that we all be patient and NOT listen to rumors and second guesses. Our Commander and staff will get the word out to all of us as soon as they see how it will affectArizona Wing and subordinate units.

The arrival of Spring is frequently a time of house cleaning, cleaning out the debris of Winter and preparing for the arrival of a fresh new Summer. It is also a good time for each one of usto do a mental, Physical and spiritual house cleaning :

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Make a list of anything you've been procrastinating over, and ask yourself why youhave been putting it off. What can you tackle and what can you let go of ?

◊ Stop worrying. There is nothing constructive about worrying - it won't help youavoid the outcome you're worrying about and it'll destroy your ability to enjoy thepresent. Focus your energy on what you'd like to happen instead.

◊ Follow through on promises and commitments. When you've said you'll do some-thing but you keep putting it on the long finger, it drains you of energy.

◊ Let go of anger and forgive. When somebody hurts you badly, it's a normal responseto feel anger, and to not want to forgive. Maybe the other person doesn't deserveforgiveness, but don't you deserve to move on and leave the pain behind?

◊ Say no to people and activities that drag you down. Instead, surround yourself withpeople who uplift you and do things that make you feel great!



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Safety Tipby

Lt Col Daniel F. MyersAZWG Safety Officer

DEHYDRATION, A YEAR-ROUND PROBLEM

Our dry, relatively cool, October through March climate in Arizona is deceptive regardingdehydration. We usually associate this phenomenon with warm weather activity during thesummer months. However, illness, including fever or any physical activity can cause water evaporation through the skin in order to cool the body. In fact, low humidity or windy conditions canaccelerate water loss.

Dehydration symptoms include:• Thirst• Dry skin or mouth• Fatigue or sluggishness• Light headedness• Dizziness• Confusion• Increased heart rate and breathing

According to the CAP Sentinel: “Mild dehydration can be corrected by drinking proper fluids…..water…and sports drinks like Gatorade can restore bodily fluids. It can be prevented bydrinking enough water to satisfy …..thirst, and a little extra if….a fever, upset stomach, or involvement in physical activity. Fluids to avoid are sodas, and surgery drinks like sweet tea, fruitpunches, lemonade, power and energy drinks.”

SAFETY SURVEY RESULTSOur thanks to all who participated in the Annual Safety Survey.

Much improvement was noted. However, we need continued emphasis in the following areas:• Operation CAPSAFE. This is the monthly safety improvement suggestion program located

onthe left side of E Service.

• Bulletin Boards. Another means of communicating the safety message. Units without perma-

nent meeting areas may fulfill this requirement with portable safety bulletin boards.

• Mishaps as reported through the Form 78 trended up in 2009. We need more emphasis on ca-det safety to include proper nighttime lighting and hydration during activates. Aircraft groundsafety is a continuing need area. Make sure enough personnel are available and used for move-ment in and out of covered shelters/hangars.

ZERO MISHAPS IS OUR GOAL

STAY SAFE!



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Aerospace EducationArizona Wing BecomesInvolved with Area High

SchoolsArticle by: Maj Phil Hubacek, AZWG DDAE

Through the AZ Wing Aerospace Education staff, CAP has recently established a relationship with

Phoenix area high schools that are initiating a new education enhancement program called Center for

Research, Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST). With Paradise Valley High School as the

physical location of the new curriculum, the program is drawing highly motivated students from threeother valley high schools that begin the four year program in August, 2010.

The CREST program was envisioned by Paradise Valley High School to provide a focused, structured,

and rigorous 4-year curriculum to academically qualified and technically inclined students. Once

achieving enrollment, students will choose specialization in one of three technical areas of education:

Biotechnology – Research and Development, Biotechnology – Sustainability, and Engineering. During

their courses of study the students will work with faculty and professionals in a project-based learning

environment with emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Beginning in

August, the program will add approximately 120 new students per year until the maximum of 400

participants is reached.

Along with The Foundation for Public Education and Quantum Engineering Group, CAP has signed on

as a “Foundation” and “Industry” partner with CREST. We have volunteered to share the aerospace

education publications and experience resources of our organization with the students and faculty in the

program. The extent of CAP’s involvement is still being determined through ongoing program steering

committee meetings, but the goals of the program are in line with CAP’s External AE Mission of

presenting aerospace education to the public through academic programs within the educational sys-

tems. More information about this partnership will be shared as the program and roles evolve.

For more information about the CREST program, see the link:

http://cmweb.pvschools.net/pvhscrestweb/



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Professional Development



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Ground Team TrainingArticle and Photos submitted by

Maj Michael Hoaz

The Arizona Wing was privileged to have several ground team exercises and training oppor-

tunities over the past month.

Group IV held an extensive training weekend at Luke AFB on 29-31 JAN. SSgt. Kittleson,Squadron 356 ES Officer, led the way with several instructors. ICS classes were held to as-sist new members in taking the tests online. Participants engaged in several activities, includ-ing ELT search, map, compass and other Ground Team 2 and 3 skills.

CAP members that participated in the training bivouacked on the northwest side of the base.The team ate at the dining facilities and held class both indoors and out.

Squadron 308 held an ELT academy on 13 FEB at Glendale Airport. Both seniors and ca-

dets learned to use the Direction Finding (DF) sticks. Several exercises let the group gainproficiency with the units.

Finally, the Ground Team 3 and Urban Direction Finding (UDF) teams put their newly foundskills to work at the funded OPEX on 20 at Deer Valley Mission Base. The team was taskedwith finding a practice beacon in the morning, and ended up chasing an actual beacon thatafternoon. The team traced the beacon to the southwest portion of the valley. The CAPground team that was dispatched to Gila Bend to work with Air Ops was in the vicinity andturned off the beacon at a wrecked aircraft holding pen near 27 th Ave. and Buckeye.

If you are interested in ground team activities, please talk to your squadron ES Officer or

Commander. Training such as this takes place every month throughout the state!



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Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301Cadet Change of Command

Article and Photo submitted by: Sgt John Horne, SHCS 301 PAO

In February 2010, Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 had a Change of Commandceremony for its cadet commander. C/SMSgt Jairus Nero transferred command of theflight of cadets to C/CMSgt Chase Brant. The outgoing cadet commander and incomingcadet commander have both been members of SHCS 301 for a number of years.

In 2010 Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 will celebrate its 65th

Anniversary. Thesquadron was originally based in a government surplus Quonset Hut located at SkyHarbor Airport in 1945, then a building built by Navy SeaBees in the 1970s. After severallocation changes within the airport grounds over the years the squadron is presentlybased at the Arizona Air National Guard Base at the airport.

C/SMSgt Jairus Nero (left) relinquishes command toC/CMSgt Chase Brant (right). Guidon C/SMSgt JacobEllegde (center) stands at attention.

Frank Luke Jr. Cadet Squadron 356Present Colors at Mariners Home Opener

Submitted by 1Lt Cesar Lora, FLCS 356/CC

Peoria Az- Well Baseball fans, the spring training season is finally here, and the Frank Luke Jr.Cadet Squad-ron 356 color guard team was in the house, to help get the season started. The color guard team presentedthe colors at the Mariners spring training home opener, on Wednesday 03 March 2010. The Mariners openedtheir spring training season with game Vs the Giants. The game was played at the Peoria Sports Complex.Spring Training home to both the Mariners and Padres.

The following color guard team members made the presentation, C/A1c Andrew Martinez, C/A1c StevenLacey, C/SSgt Matthew Cardona and C/SrA Gustavo Silva, the team was escorted by 1 st Lt. Cesar Lora. Lt.Lora stated that he was very happy with the performance of the color guard team; C/A1c Andrew Martinez dida great job of leading the color guard team.



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Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302Cadets Spend Day at

Arizona High Power Rocketry AssociationArticle and Photo submitted by

C/SSgt Anthony Costable, DVCS 302 C/PAO

On February 28th, Cadets from the Squadron 302 Model Rocketry class spent a daylearning the basics of high power rocketry at the Spring Launch of the Arizona HighPower Rocketry Association (AHPRA). All nine Cadets from the Model Rocketry classwere in attendance and were led by C/SMSgt. Tanner Matheny, who is the Cadet in-structor for the course. Senior Members present were 2Lt. Matthew Costabile, AEOand 1Lt Mike Matteson.

Cadets met at the 302 Squadron building at 0700 Sunday morning even though it wasraining heavily. On the way to the launch field, the group was delayed by a river thatflooded over the country road that led to the site. After waiting over an hour to crosssafely, everyone arrived at the launch field by 1100 hrs only to find that launches weredelayed due to the weather. While waiting, Cadets built a working shelter area thatdoubled as an outdoor classroom with lessons on model rocketry led by C/SMSgt.Matheny.

The weather cleared in the afternoon and the group was able to see the launchesof some really large and powerful rockets. Cadets had an opportunity to assist an AH-PRA member disassemble his 16ft. tall rocket after a successful 6700 ft. flight on ahome-built "M" class motor. This was an a great trip even with the weather and wehope to have an opportunity to visit the AHPRA group again to see the launch of evenlarger rockets.



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Arizona Wing Promotions

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David B. Mickle, Sq. 313

David L. Gregor, Sq. 308

Fidelia C. Newell, Group IV

Ivan Manoogian, Sq. 314Ron Smith, Sq. 314

Cindy Beck, Sq. 314

Marcella J. Hall, Sq. 501Jerard P. Hoff, Sq. 302Paul D. McIntosh, Sq. 302

Joshua M. Morrison, Sq. 302John T. Mullen, III, Sq. 308Trenton W. Stokes, Sq. 302

Kyle A. Corales, Sq. 302William R. Meade, Sq. 302

Joshua La Foy, Sq. 209

Tanner C. Matheny, Sq. 302Shad A. Melvoin, Sq. 305

Brandon M. Hughes, Sq. 310

Bryant R. McArdle, Sq. 501Daniel M. Pida, Sq. 501Adam M. Spanier, Sq. 106Jesse J. Starkey, Sq. 106

William J. Mitchell, Sq. 501Skylar S. Willson, Sq. 302

Randy Brierly, Sq. 304Paul D. Hein, Sq. 105Zackary Hoover, Sq. 105Noah M . Wenger, Sq. 201

Ryan P. Anderson, Sq. 501Bethany Cathcart, Sq. 205Steven A. Fulkerson, Sq. 106Christopher Gould, Sq. 209Cora Scholz, Sq. 304Colin K. Skoog, Sq. 302

Charles A. Braden, Sq. 508Jeremy W.Emery, Sq. 201Rosario A. Delsorbo, Sq. 302Johnathan Hinchliffe, Sq. 304

Andrew T. Miller, Sq. 310Andre D. Popovic, Sq. 310Matthew A. Schirmers, Sq. 302

Forrest Benson, Sq. 304Chris Brown, Sq. 101Ryker Gillespie, Sq. 316Zachary Harney, Sq. 209Sean J. Kolder, Sq. 316Cleveland Mitchell, Sq. 310



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Upcoming EventsMarch 2010

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1 Monday

AZWG HQ AZ WG LSTCERT ACHIVE-MENT DUE NTLHQ SE

AZWG HQ Group 2 SUIWorksheet Due

2 Tuesday

Sq 305 [18:30-21:30]Meeting

3 Wednesday

4 Thursday

Sq 304 [06:30 PM-09:30 PM]Squadron 304Meeting

5 Friday

6 Saturday

AZWG HQ [08:00 AM-05:00 PM]Group 2 SUI

AZWG HQ [08:00 AM-05:00 PM]ICS/EOC Inter-face Course

AZWG HQ [09:00 AM-

04:00 PM] AZWing Com-manders Calland Staff Meet-ing

7 Sunday

8 Monday

9 Tuesday

Sq 305 [18:30-21:30]Meeting

10 Wednesday

11 Thursday

Sq 304 [06:30 PM-09:30 PM]Squadron 304Meeting

12 Friday

13 Saturday

AZWG HQ Individual Cri-sis Interven-tion/Peer Sup-port Class

14

Sunday AZWG HQ Individual CrisisInterven-tion/Peer Sup-port Class

15

Monday

16

TuesdaySq 305 [18:30-21:30]Meeting

17

Wednesday

18

ThursdaySq 304 [06:30 PM-09:30 PM]Squadron 304Meeting

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Friday

20

Saturday AZWG HQ AZ Wing Opex

AZWG HQ [09:00 AM-01:00 PM]SAFETY STAFFASSISTANCEVISIT- SQ 310& SQ 314

21 Sunday

22 Monday

23 Tuesday

Sq 305

[18:30-21:30]Meeting

24 Wednesday

25 Thursday

Sq 304

[06:30 PM-09:30 PM]Squadron 304Meeting

26 Friday

27 Saturday

AZWG HQ

[09:00 AM-01:00 AM]SAFETY STAFFASSISTANCEVISIT SQ 501

28 Sunday

29 Monday

AZWG HQ Sqn 212 SUIWorksheet Due

30 Tuesday

Sq 305 [18:30-21:30]Meeting

31 Wednesday

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