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NCR News July 2008

“Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond” North Central Region News Volume 2008 July

Nebraska Cadet Earns Spaatz Award

C/Col Joseph Williams stands with retired Major General RogerLempke, the former Adjutant General of Nebraska after receiving

his Carl A Spaatz Award.

Lt Col David WaiteCommander, Offutt CompositeSquadron, Nebraska Wing

Cadet Colonel Joseph Williams, of theGeneral Curtis E. LeMay Offutt CompositeSquadron, recently pinned on the rank ofCadet Colonel rank after earning thecoveted General Carl A. Spaatz Award.

The Spaatz Award is Civil Air Patrol’shighest cadet honor. It is presented tocadets who have demonstrated excellencein leadership, character, fitness, andaerospace education. Cadets qualify for this

prestigious award after devoting an averageof five years to progress through sixteenachievements in the CAP Cadet Program.

Along the way cadets develop self-discipline, a strong sense of personal responsibility, the ability to leadand persuade, and the foundation necessary for pursuing a career in aviation, space, or technology.

Cadet Williams joined Civil Air Patrol in 2002. He held various leadership positions throughout his time inthe squadron. He also participated in the International Air Cadet Exchange. He is a 2005 graduate ofBellevue West High School. He is currently a senior at The Citadel in South Carolina. He plans on

joining the US Air Force upon graduation.

On average, only two cadets in one thousand earn the Spaatz Award. Since the award’s inception in1964, Civil Air Patrol has presented the Spaatz Award to just fewer than 1,700 cadets.

In this Issue:

• Hangar Dedicated to former Commander and Squadron Founder

• National Cadet Competition Coverage• North Dakota Evaluated Exercise

• Iowa Wing Corporate Learning Course

• Cadets Grow at the Minnesota Wing Cadet Encampment•

And Much MORE!!!



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Brainerd Hangar dedicated to former commander Lt Col Bob JohnsonCrow Wing Composite Squadron

The Crow Wing Squadron of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) dedicated their hanger at the Brainerd Airport in memory of Lt. Col.Eugene Stanich on Saturday, July 5

th.

General Bruce Carlson Picture Courtesy of

Air Force Public affairs

The keynote speaker for the dedication was Air Force General Bruce

Carlson, the commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio.

The command's 77,000 people manage $47 billion annually in research,development; test and evaluation while providing the acquisitionmanagement services and logistics support required to develop procure andsustain Air Force weapon systems. General Carlson was born in Hibbing, Minn. He was commissioned in 1971as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program at the Universityof Minnesota, Duluth. He has held various flying assignments to includecommanding the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, N.M., the Air Force'sfirst stealth fighter wing.

General Carlson is planning on retiring in January 2009.

General Carlson also presented the Amelia Earhart Award to Cadet CaptainJosh Woodward of Brainerd. This award recognizes cadet Woodward’saccomplishments and is a high honor achieved by only few cadets in theCivil Air Patrol.

The day before the dedication General Carlson was the Grand Marshal at the Brainerd 4th of July Parade.

The Cuyuna Community band played music for the event, which drew a crowd of two hundred people for thededication of the refurbished hangar.

Mayor James Wallin presented a plaque to the squadron (Picturedleft) honoring Lt. Col. Stanich’s accomplishments and dedicatingthe hanger in his memory.

Also speaking were State Senator Paul Koering, StateRepresentative John Ward and the Minnesota Wing CommanderColonel Tom Theis.

Capt. Joe Stanich, a current member of Crow Wing Squadronaccepted the plaques and spoke on behalf of the Stanich family.

Lt. Col. Gene Stanich will be remembered for his friendlydisposition, dedication and service to his country and fellow CAPmembers.

Major John Barsness contributed to this story.



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Brainerd Hangar Dedication

General Carlson presents the Earhart Awardto C/Capt Josh Woodard.

Members of the Stanich family during the festivities.

About Lt Col Gene Stanich

Lt. Col. Gene Stanich died on January 19th

, 2005.

During World War II he flew in many different aircraftas a member of the US Army Air Corps. When thewar ended, Gene returned to Minnesota. Because hewanted to continue to be involved with aviation,Gene joined CAP in 1950.

He was a charter member of Crow Wing Squadron,and was an active member right up until his recentillness. Gene rarely missed a meeting and proudlywore his uniform, serving as an inspiration to

countless members during his 55 years in CAP. Heserved in every position in the squadron and wasone of its first commanders.

The job of squadron commander included comingearly and starting a fire in the potbelly woodstove toheat the meeting place.

Gene served as commander for four years and wasthen promoted to Group Commander, a position hewould hold for 19 years! As Group Commander hehad seven squadrons and a lot of missions to keephim busy. In those days, without ELT's, it wasn’t

uncommon to have 2-3 searches a week .

As Group commander Gene was able to do a lot offlying. He especially enjoyed flying the T-34. He putmany hours on it, flying to visit squadrons and theWing HQs.

Gene’s sons, Joe and Greg, were cadets in CAP. Joerecently moved back to the Brainerd area and hasre-joined Crow Wing Squadron.

As a retired educator, Joe has brought special skillsto the cadet program and continues his family’stradition of dedicated service.

Lt. Col. Gene Stanich will be remembered for hisfriendly disposition, dedication and service to hiscountry and fellow CAP members.

CAP dignitaries including Minnesota State Director BillWillis (right) visit with General Carlson. Mr. Willis servedwith the general during the Vietnam War when they were

serving as first lieutenants.



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Nebraska Color Guard Takes Second at National Cadet Competition

Offutt Composite Squadron Color Guard members stand withInterim Civil Air Patrol National Commander Brigadier Amy

Courter.

The General Curtis E. LeMay Offutt Composite SquadronColor Guard placed second overall at the Civil Air PatrolNational Cadet Competition held in Dayton, Ohio, 26-30June 2008.

The team members earned the right to attend thenational competition after winning the state and regionallevels over the past year. The national competitionbrings together Civil Air Patrol’s eight best color guardteams from across the country to compete for thenational championship.

The competition was extremely tough with members ofthe US Air Force Honor Guard judging the cadets. Theteam was judged in seven events that tested their skillsas a color guard. The competition starts with a verydetailed uniform inspection.

The team is then judged on drill events that include standard drill, indoor and outdoor presentations. The team’sacademic skills are tested in the written test and aerospace panel quiz. Finally their physical fitness is tested with atimed mile run.

The team’s hard work over the past year paid off with the team taking first place in the outdoor presentation, andsecond place in the inspection, written exam, and mile run events.

The team members were Team Captain, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Katie Waite, Flag Bearer, Cadet Senior AirmanEmily Moss, rifle bearers Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Mandy Mueller and Cadet Master Sergeant Ryan Tweedt. Theteam alternate was Cadet Staff Sergeant Tony Zilli.

Only Female Cadet Commander at National Cadet Competition Does Well

C/CMSgt Sergeant Katie Waite recently had the distinction ofbeing the only female cadet commander of either the color guardor drill teams at this year’s National Cadet Competition (NCC).

The NCC, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, bringsthe top eight cadet color guards and top eight drill teams fromacross the country to compete for the national championship.

Cadet Waite was surprised when she found out that she not onlywas the only female cadet commander but that at 13 years ofage she was also one of the youngest competitors.

Cadet Waite grew up watching other color guard teams train and prepare for cadet competitions. This was her secondyear on the team. Last year she was a rifle bearer on the team that took second place in the Nebraska WingCompetition.

Cadet Waite and the Nebraska Color Guard performed well at the competition with taking second place overall in thecolor guard competition which ties the highest finish in the color guard competition for the North Central Region.

After the competition, she was honored with having her picture taken (above) with interim National Commander, BrigGen Amy Courter. General Courter is Civil Air Patrol’s first female National Commander.



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Cadets Step-up during North Dakota Wing Evaluated ExerciseMajor Sean JohnsonNorth Dakota Wing Public Affairs Officer

When most people hear "search and rescue," they think of big, tough, rugged men methodically searchingmountainsides looking for victims. This belief was challenged June 7, in Minot, N.D., as the North Dakota Wing wentinto action during a staged search and rescue exercise.

15 cadets from five squadrons across North Dakota descended on Minot, ND to practice and receive evaluations oftheir search and rescue skills.

C/A1C Jonathan Nyberg mans radios during the NorthDakota Wing SAR Evaluation.

The cadets served in a variety of different roles duringthe mission and truly impressed the evaluators in justwhat they could do. The typical role for most of thecadets during the mission was ground team members,but several of the cadets made the evaluators refer totheir own regulations by serving above and beyond inseveral other tactical roles including manning a flightcrew and leading as the Air Operations Branch Director(AOBD).

C/Lt Col Heidi Klien, of Grand Forks CompositeSquadron, served as the Air Operations Branch Director(AOBD) and oversaw flight operations which includedbriefing and dispatching five aircraft and their threeperson crews. She had to keep track of where theplanes were searching, what target they were looking forand make sure they were staying safe while in the air.What is truly amazing is that Klien, who is 19 years old,was able to gain the respect and trust of aircrewmembers, many of whom were much, much older thanher.

Klien made sure every aircraft had what it needed and that each aircraft carried out its mission safely. In the end, theAir Force inspectors were ever impressed coming back with a rating of Outstanding for her role as AOBD and a hugepat on the back for a job well done.

C/2d Lt Mike Mees, from Bismarck Composite Squadron, had a bird's-eye view of the mission as he boarded a CAPplane to search for missing persons and missing planes that were staged around the Minot area. Cadet Mees servedas a Mission Scanner on one of the flight crews taking pictures and recording information valuable to the search.Cadet Mees is now completing flight training and should have his private pilot's license very soon. He is an inspirationto other cadets who through him, see that if one dreams big, they can become a reality.

C/1st Lt Tyler Hetland, from the 119th ANG CadetSquadron, coordinated the efforts of a seven-memberground team dispatched to locate a simulated missingperson. His team was selected to have the evaluatorride along and observe operations from the road. Theevaluator was impressed by the quality of the team as itcoordinated the search of a small town with anotherground team.

The evaluator also threw out several monkey wrenchesthat included simulating a deer strike that incapacitatedthe two senior officers in the vehicle leaving Hetland,one officer and the other cadets to provide first aid andget the vehicle back on the road.

The Hooligan Ground Team poses with Ground BranchDirector, Lt Col Erik Ludlow (r), after the GBD receives an

Excellent rating at the Evaluation.



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North Dakota SAR EvaluationContinued From Page 5

The inspector was especially pleased to see that Hetland and his team could have actually changed the spare tire asthey lowered it from the van. He also had to make note of the EMT jump kit and emergency gear the team pulled outto tend to the simulated wounds of their team leaders.

Back at mission base, C/A1C Jonathan Nyberg, of the James Valley Cadet Flight, took over mission radio operatorrelaying information to and from both the Air Operations Branch Director and the Ground Branch Director. Hisskills shined through as he was able to make sure an officer updated the status board and all teams checked in ontime.

Although the youngest member of the mission base team at a whopping 12 years old, Nyberg stayed on theradio, controlled the channels, and made sure his messages were transmitted clearly and efficiently to the searchteams in the field.

In no small part of the efforts of these four cadets and the nine others who were on ground and UDF teams, NorthDakota Wing received an evaluation of "satisfactory," which demonstrates to the Air Force that the wing members arecapable of performing search and rescue missions. These cadets demonstrated the skill level and abilities young menand women bring to CAP and just what they can accomplish. They showed many members, including the evaluators,that CAP cadets are a valuable part of the overall team.

Iowa Wing Conducts its First Corporate Learning Course of 2008Capt Chris Colvin,Iowa Wing Public Affairs Officer

“Professional Development is a key component of the Civil Air Patrol,” said Lt Colonel Eric Schneider, ViceCommander of the Iowa Wing. “It insures that our members understand that we are not just volunteers, but ratherunpaid, well trained, highly motivated professionals. Our Core Values, Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, andRespect, are our guiding principals.”

Twelve members from the Iowa Wing (pictured)graduated from the first Corporate Learning Course of2008, held at the American Red Cross in Cedar Rapids,

Iowa.

The members came from across the state of Iowa toattend the courses taught by Major Michael Mouw, newlyappointed Wing Professional Development Officer, whoshared his knowledge and expertise in many areas ofhow the Civil Air Patrol performs its three primarymissions of Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, andEmergency Services.

“I feel strongly about members pursuing theirProfessional Development in CAP,” said Major Mouw.“This is one of the largest groups I’ve had in a long time,

and one of the most engaging.”

The Corporate Learning Course picks up where Squadron Leadership School leaves off and addresses how theprimary missions are performed at the wing level. Both courses demonstrate how each individual member at thesquadron and wing interact with another to accomplish the missions. These courses allow the members to be betterprepared when called to serve on staff and either the squadron or wing level.

North Central Region News is published monthly by the North Central Region, Civil Air Patrol

Col. Steve Kuddes, Region Commander Maj. Al Pabon, Director of Public Affairs

Please send submissions b the 10th of each month to: ao ncr.ca . ov



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Minnesota Wing Cadet Encampment teaches discipline, leadershipCapt Richard SprousePublic Affairs Officer, Group 2, Minnesota Wing

Squadrons from across the state sent basic cadets to Camp Ripley for Minnesota Wing’s annual Cadet Encampmentfrom June 20 – 28.

C/A1C Kasie Mays, a member of the Sioux Falls (South Dakota) Composite Squadron, was among the basics.

Encampment was a prerequisite for her to attend a flight academy so she made her way to Minnesota not knowingquite what to expect. She was pleasantly surprised.

“It’s so structured, I learned so much,” Mays said.

A cadet learning the Manual of the Guidon at theMinnesota Wing Encampment

While Mays made the long trip to Camp Ripley fromSouth Dakota, others traveled even greater distances.First Lieutenants Tim and Jennifer Carr of the MissouriWing made the 12-hour drive from Norwood, Missouri,with their son, C/1st Lt Joshua Carr, the cadet logisticsofficer.

The Carr’s learned about Minnesota Encampment from

former Minnesota cadets Erik and Janna (Fosterling)Rekedal, who attended Evangel University in nearbySpringfield, Missouri.

“They provided so much guidance to our fledglingsquadron,” said Jennifer Carr. “When there was anopportunity to attend an actual (Minnesota)encampment we jumped at the opportunity.” They bothsaid they have a lot to take back to the “Show Me” state.There were also several cadets from Iowa that attendedthe event.

Minnesota’s annual encampment hosted nearly 80 basic cadets, 30 cadet staff members, and 20 Senior Officers. Thecadet staff and Senior Officers provided leadership skills, land navigation training, an obstacle course, access to an M-16 rifle simulator, lots of drill, plenty of physical training, and so much more. Mixed among the offerings was a heavyacademic component as well, ranging from moral leadership to the history of US air power to job opportunities in theaviation industry.

Cadets practice their land navigation skills.

Encampment staff said the program is intense, providing a hostof instruction that the cadets can apply throughout their lives.

“They learn to work with people they don't know and get a goodidea of the discipline it takes to accomplish goals when a taskis suddenly before them,” said Major Conrad Peterson, whospent his second year as the encampment commander. “Theylearn a lot about themselves and get lots of encouragement

from staff and other cadets.”

That became apparent to C/A1C Brandy Maxwell of GrandRapids Composite Squadron when she took the cadet physicalfitness test.

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Minnesota EncampmentContinued from page 7

Preparing for Inspection.

"I am not a runner, but everyone in my flight

encouraged me and I made the time for the milerun!,” Maxwell said. “They helped me get through it,and I met my goal of running a mile in under 12minutes.” The 17-year-old rocketed around thecourse in 10:33.

“Encampment is geared toward building confidenceand teamwork,” said C/Col Laura Broker, the cadetencampment commander. “We try to share with themskills they can take back to their squadrons andapply.”

Mays said that she appreciated the rigidity of theencampment as well as the mentoring.

“TAC (tactical officer) time was one of my favoriteparts of encampment,” Mays said. “Lieutenant RobSandberg was our senior TAC, and he wasawesome!”

C/SMSgt Luke Zahm of St. Cloud Squadron praisedthe cadet staff.

“They were tough, but fair,” Zahm said. “I learned somuch that I can take back to my squadron. Thankyou!”

There were lots of great times and experiences, from

the activities to new friends to the food.

A cadet completes the Obstacle Course.

“It’s the best food I’ve ever eaten,” said C/A1CJoshua Morey of St. Cloud Composite Squadron.C/Amn Zach Smith of the 130th Composite Squadronagreed. “The lasagna was the best thing I’ve evereaten!”

At the end of the week, the cadets and staff attendedan awards banquet in nearby Pierz, Minn., but Brokersaid all the cadets and staff were winners.

“Everyone should leave proud of his or heraccomplishments,” she said. "It's not an easy week,but everyone pushes themselves beyond the norm tomake it a special experience."

The 10th

Cadet Training Group assembled for review at the 2008 Minnesota Wing Cadet Encampment

For more pictures and exclusive content please go to theMinnesota Wing Encampment Website.



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Minnesota Wing Cadet Encampment Award Recipients

Encampment Honor Flight: Foxtrot FlightHonor Flight Sergeant C/CMSgt David Chanski, North HennepinHonor Flight Commander C/2d Lt Caleb Norman, St. Croix

SDS Most Improved Leader C/A1C Ryan Mullin, Viking

Squadron Distinguished Graduate –19th CTS C/SSgt David Nelson, RedwingSquadron Distinguished Graduate –20th CTS C/Amn Christen Furlong, 130thSquadron Distinguished Graduate –SDS C/MSgt Dane Bjorkman, Anoka

Encampment Commander’s Award forOutstanding Achievement- C/Amn Richard Shmel, Viking

Wing Commander’s Award forAcademic Excellence C/Amn Anastasia Smith, 130th

Commandants Award for Leadership C/2d Lt Caleb Norman, St. Croix

CTG Command Staff Excellence Award C/1

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Lt William Hoffman, 130

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CTG Support Staff Excellence Award C/SSgt Travis Patterson, VikingField Leadership Excellence Award 2d Lt Rob Sandberg, Northland

1st Lt Caralyn Flack, NorthlandSenior Support Excellence Award TFO Rachel Helgager, Northland

Nebraska Color Guard Presents Colors on National Television

The General Curtis E. LeMay Offutt Composite Squadron ColorGuard were honored to present the colors before a recent NCAACollege World Series Baseball game in Omaha, Nebraska that

was televised live on ESPN television network.

This past Spring, the squadron received a letter from theCollege World Series organizers asking if the team could comeback and present the colors as they had done at a game in2007. The crowd of over 18,000 people was impressive byitself, but the fact that this was a primetime game on the primaryESPN channel made the audience even bigger.

The team members handled the pressure well and hope to beasked back for next year’s games. The team members wereTeam Captain, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Katie Waite, FlagBearer, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Tweedt, rifle bearersCadet Master Sergeant Ryan Tweedt and Cadet Staff SergeantTony Zilli.

In the August Edition of NCR News

This issue will feature stories about the Joint Dakota Leadership Encampment, the 2008 North Central Region StaffCollege, The Minnesota Flight Academy, complete coverage of the CAP Annual Conference and National Boardmeeting in Florida and Much Much More.



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Congresswoman composes a letter read at Blaine Aviation Weekendwhere Civil Air Patrol had a key role 2nd Lt George SupanPublic Affairs Officer, Anoka County Composite Squadron, Minnesota Wing

Minnesota 6th

District Congresswoman MicheleBachmann composed a letter which identified the

Civil Air Patrol Anoka Composite Squadron whoplayed a key role in both the Minnesota StateCelebration and Blaine Aviation Weekend.

1st

Lt Shelly Supan supervises the aircraft marshalling.

The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Celebration(commemorating 150 years of statehood) was takingplace at the State Capital. Vintage World War IIairplanes were to do two fly-over’s at the StateCapital that originated at Blaine Airport on May 17th.

Rep. Bachmann could not be there in person andsent Jack Tomczak her chief of staff to read the letterto the large crowd.

“I’m glad that the Anoka County Composite Squadronis playing a key role” (in the 150

thState Anniversary

celebrations. Bachman said in her letter.

Saturday May 17, 2008 was a most unusual day atthe Blaine Airport. 28 WWII airplanes along withnearly a hundred other airplanes arrived and weremarshaled by the Civil Air Patrol.

The Anoka Squadron Color Guard presented theColors for the event.

The WWII along with other airplanes arrived andwere marshaled to there parking locations. Some

airplanes left for the first flyover at the State Capitaland then returned.The flight line became very active as the 28 WWIIairplanes left to create a large formation for thesecond flyover at the State Capital. While somereturned to their home base a number of themreturned and were again marshaled to there parkinglocations.

Thousands of people came to get close to and takepictures of the great airplanes. The P38, P40, B25’s,T6’s, Stearman and hundreds more airplanes werethere to view. People crowded around the airplanesand took pictures from ever angle. The young peopleenjoyed the bottle rocket game provided by CAPmore then the airplanes.

A cadet inspects a war bird during Blaine Aviation Days.

CAP members from Minnesota Wing, Red Wing, St.Paul, No. Hennepin, St. Croix, Wesota, and St. CloudSquadrons worked together with Anoka Squadron.

CAP provided marshaling, crowd control, games forthe kids (bottle rockets), and a CAP recruiting boothduring the Blaine Aviation Days Weekend.

Members trained for six weeks to be prepared for theevent. It involved classroom, safety and live airplane

movement training on the taxiway. This was the firsttime on a taxiway for some of the Senior and Cadetmembers.

To have a big B-25 come your way or the opportunityto keep the crowd controlled next to a P-38 (one ofonly four left in the world) or P-40 was a great rush. Itwas an awesome experience for the CAP Cadet andSenior members who did a great job.



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Missouri Unit Cadet CommanderReceives Scholarships

Cadet 1st Lt. Jacob Reifschneider, cadet commanderof the Spirit of St. Louis Composite Squadron, hasreceived a $1,000 college scholarship through theKohl's Kids Who Care scholarship program and iseligible for one of the 15 national $5,000 scholarshipsthat the department store chain will award at the endof July.

One of 1,800 teenagers to receive a $50 gift card aslocal Kohl's store winner, Reifschneider has sincebecome one of 190 regional winners to receive a$1,000 college scholarship. The scholarships areKohl's way of awarding youth who volunteer in thecommunity.

Reifschneider has been a Civil Air Patrol member fornearly three years. The first ribbon he earned outsideof those awarded for rank advancement, and the one

he is most proud of, is the community service ribbon.

He volunteers and assists with special needsstudents in his local school district and is alsoinvolved with specials needs children at a Bible studyat his church. He also volunteers his time withSpecial Olympics and with the wing's hospiceprogram for pediatric and adult patients.

Reifschneider became involved with special needschildren and hospice when his younger brother,Jonah, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He wasexposed to his little brother's physical therapists and

hospice caregivers who regularly visited their home.The compassion he saw being extended to hisbrother proved to be a pivotal factor in his life.

One of Reifschneider's other interests, the U.S. AirForce, led him and his father, 2nd Lt. MikeReifschneider, to the Spirit of St. Louis squadron. Heis working towards obtaining an ROTC scholarship toSt. Louis University. His course of study will bephysical therapy with an emphasis on building andhelping patients learn to use prosthetic limbs.

Jonah Reifschneider passed away in May 2006. "The

brief time Jonah was with us has made a hugeimpact on my life," his brother said. "I hope to honorJonah by helping others.

"I cannot think of anything better than helping one ofour injured soldiers regain their mobility. Or to help a

child by replacing a missing limb or to help them livewith a disability."

Minnesota units complete SAREX Capt Rich SprousePublic Affairs Officer, Group 2, Minnesota Wing

C/SrA Jarek Connolly of Mankato Squadron provides someELT guidance to C/AB Peter Spicer of St. Cloud Squadron

during the recent SAREX at St. Cloud Airport.

While most Minnesotans were sleeping in themorning of June 14, members of the MinnesotaWing took to the skies and ground in a search andrescue exercise from St. Cloud Regional Airport.

Overall, the exercise went well, organizers said, withnearly 100 cadets and senior members participating.all, 42 air sorties were flown, with an actual electronic

locator transmitter mission included, resulting in 40total flight hours.

"A lot of good training was accomplished," said Capt.Paul Pieper of the St. Paul Composite Squadron,incident commander. He compared the benefits ofthe exercise to any type of workout program: "As withany exercise, you find sore muscles that need to beworked on."

Pieper said 15 ground sorties were conducted,including an ELT and missing person searches. CivilAir Patrol vans and ground teams covered 2,222

miles during the event.

An estimated 600 man-hours were committed to theexercise.



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Squadron celebrates arrival of new aircraft2nd Lt. George SupanPublic Affairs Officer, Anoka Composite Squadron, Minnesota Wing

Anoka Composite Squadron members and guests with the new CAP airplane

The Anoka Composite Squadron's meeting July 1 was a special one, as members celebrated the arrival of theunit's new aircraft.

The squadron's deputy commander, 1st Lt. Shelly Supan, transported the CAP Cessna 172 airplane fromMinnesota Wing headquarters. Steve Antus, a reporter for local cable company CTN Studios, was on hand tocapture the celebration on video, along with the squadron's other activities for the evening, including drills,formations and cadet training under the direction of Cadet Tech. Sgt Emily Tholen.

In addition, Capt. Bill Menkevich, the squadron's operations officer and pilot, had scheduled an orientation flight forCadet Tech. Sgt Hanna Olsen.

Antus also interviewed Supan, Menkevich and the unit's

commander, Capt. Andy Bosshart (left).

“It was over a year in the making," Supan said, "and this was agreat celebration for the squadron.

“A lot of people in the squadron and others have put in a greatnumber of volunteer hours for this night to be a reality."

The interviews concluded, Menkevich and Olsen set off on theorientation flight. The sun was setting when they returned.

"How was the flight?" Antus asked Olsen as the camera rolled.

The smile on her face got even wider as she replied, “It was great, can’t wait to fly again!"



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Squadron's senior member’s use break for glider flightsMaj. Troy Krabbenhoft Public Affairs Officer, 119

thAir National Guard Cadet Squadron, North Dakota Wing

When the cadets were away, the seniors played.

That was the case when the 119th

Air National Guard CadetSquadron partnered up with the Red River Valley Senior

Squadron for orientation rides in a Civil Air Patrol glider on July 15.

The majority of the cadet squadron's younger members were atCamp Grafton in Devils Lake, N.D. for this year’s encampment

Instead of their normal Tuesday night meeting, typically devotedto briefings, computers and training, the senior members took atrip out to Casselton Regional Airport to pull the glider out of thehangar and ready the aircraft for preflight.

Members of the Red River Valley squadron piloted the glider byproviding a tow plane and pilot for the ANG squadron.

The glider was towed off the runway and positioned up to 3,000feet in the air where it was released to glide home to the airport.

For nine of the cadet squadron's senior members, it was their first glider ride and an experience of a lifetime.

“It was incredible,” Maj. Steve Olslund said. “I’ve been a member of CAP for over 10 years and I’ve never doneanything like this before. This was definitely an awesome Tuesday night meeting.”

NCR Members attend National IG College

Four members of the North Central Region devoted a week to training in handling and investigating complaints andconducting inspections.

In all, 51 students attended CAP's Inspector General College, held from June 9-13 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.,The college, CAP's master-level course for inspectors general, and has been held every other year since 2000.

Most of the curriculum consists of scenario-based training, as opposed to straight classroom instruction. As part ofthat training, participants were presented with a complaint. They analyzed the complaint, interviewed the partiesinvolved and any witnesses, conducted follow-up investigations and issued a report.

Those attending also heard lectures and participated in seminars on a variety of subjects, including inspectionmethods, aspects of investigation, procedure with complaints and the role of the legal officer.

The U.S. Air Force Inspection Agency acted as host for the college. The agency's commander, Col. MichaelKingsley, appeared at the graduation banquet as guest speaker on the subject of integrity.

North Central Region participants were

Col. K. Walter Vollmers, Inspector General, North Dakota Wing.Lt. Col. Thomas Kettell, Inspector General, Minnesota Wing.Lt. Col. Darrell R. McMillan, Inspector General, Nebraska Wing.Maj. Gerald J. English, Assistant Inspector General, Missouri Wing.

Maj. Steve Olslund (right) of the 119th

Air National

Guard Cadet Squadron listens to pointers from Maj.Mark Vollmers of the Red River Valley Senior Squadronbefore his glider flight.



If you’re interested in politics and careers

in public service, CAP’s Civic Leadership

Academy, an intensive 1-week program in

Washington, DC, is for you.

CLA cadets receive behind-the-scenes

tours and briefings at the Capitol, Supreme

Court, State Department, Pentagon, CIA,

FBI, Arlington, and more.

They interact with national leaders while

learning about the democratic process.

The week culminates with Legislative Day,

when cadets meet with their elected rep-

resentatives on Capitol Hill.

This is not your average field trip to

Washington. CLA is an academically-

focused activity that includes seminars,

readings, and group projects.

CADET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1. Have earned the Mitchell Award by 1 October 2008

2. Must be at least 16 years old by 21 February 2009

HOW TO APPLY

1. By 1 October, email a completed CAPF 31 to

[email protected]. Attach an email from your wing

commander that endorses your application.

2. Include a 1-page resume of your achievements in CAP,

school, and community service.

3. Include a 1-2 page essay on one of the following topics

a. Why is widespread educational opportunity necessary

for a nation to develop a democratic system of government?

b. Why should federal courts have the right to declare

an act of Congress unconstitutional?

4. Include a recent photo (jpeg) of yourself properly wear-

ing the AF-style blues uniform.5. Include a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

6. Selections for the Class of 2009 will be announced via

email in early December.

SENIOR STAFF

CLA is seeking a small number of adults to serve on the

“full-time” staff. “Part-time” escorts are also needed for

Legislative Day, 26 February. To apply, email your resume

to [email protected] by 1October.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONThe National Association of Secondary

School Principals has placed the CAP

Civic Leadership Academy on their National Advisory List

of Contests & Activities for 2008-09. CLA staff can help

cadets request their school’s permission to attend the academy.

ACTIVITY FEE

Tuition is $295, which covers meals, lodging, and activities

A $150 deposit is due on 4 Jan, with the balance due 1 Feb.

“I learned more about the

United States and its governmentin one week at CLA than I did in

an entire year of AP Governmentclass at school.” Cadet Daniel Ruffin, ‘06

CIVIL AIR PATROL

CIVICLEADERSHIP

ACADEMY

Washington, DC

21-28 February 2009

$295 Tuition

north central region - jul 2008

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