A R I Z O N A W I N G — C I V I L A I R PAT R O L
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Volume 3 Issue 1
Inside this issue
Col. John Varljen
Commander’s Corner
Core Values 1 our Wing and to use them. In our CAP ser-
Chaplain’s Column
Safety
Awards
Allergy Season
US Soldier in Iraq
Risk Management
Cadet News 6-10
Aerospace Education 10
Happy Easter
Newsletter Editor
Lt. Col. Patricia Brower
pao@azwg.cap.gov
January-February 2005
COMMANDER’S CORNER
Arizona Wing Commander CAP CORE VALUE
by Lt. Col. Ernest Bourgeois, Chief of Staff
One subject that was discussed at length
at my recent attendance at the National Staff
College at Maxwell AFB was Core Values.
We were challenged by our new National
1 Commander to discuss these values back in
vice have we forgot why we joined the CAP
2 and what we agreed to do as shown on the
3 back of the applications we submitted when
we joined. The cadets recite their pledge at
3 John J. Varljen, Col.. CAP every meeting. Why do we not follow the
5
same example?
THANK YOU ARIZONA WING. The
5 Compliance Inspection from The National In 1997, CAP established CAP Core
6 Headquarters IG is over. We scored an EX- Values based upon the Core Values of the
CELLENT rating. We are one of the best USAF. The CAPP 50-2 lists those values.
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and
wings in the nation. The staff, commanders
Respect are the basis commandments that
at all levels and members put forth an unbe-
form the CAP’s ethical values that should
lievable effort. Col Thomas Todd, Southwest also be the values we use with everyone.
Region Commander, also extends his thanks. Are we as members following these Core
Values? Are we all trying to do what’s right
Chaplain (Lt Col) Steven Roundtree and his and ethical in our CAP activities. Are we
staff received an “OUTSTANDING and is a assuming the responsibilities of our CAP our
“Bench Mark Candidate” This is one of the CAP activities? Only we as individuals can
highest honors that can given during a CI. we answer those questions of ourselves. Our
action in our CP activities indicate to what
An excellent CI requires input and support of degree we follow these values. Do we dis-
the entire wing. We showed the nation how cuss the CAP Core Values at our meetings as
good a wing can be when everyone pulls a constant reminder of the values we should
be following—not only in the Civil Air Pa-
together.
trol, but with everyone we meet and work
John Kennedy once said “The energy, the with in our day-to-day activities. I try to
live up to my responsibilities and to do what
faith, the devotion which we bring to this
is expected of me, but I know I do not al-
endeavor will light our country and all who ways do the right thing. But no one is perfect
serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly as much as we may strive to be. But if we
light the world.” We are lighting CAP’s were all perfect in everything we do there
world. Be proud Arizona Wing. would be few challenges in life. Would that
be a little boring? I don’t know. Let’s find
DRIVE AND FLY SAFELY out!
John J. Varljen, Col., CAP, AZWGCC
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CHAPLAIN’S COLUMN
The Chaplain Service has been blessed
with tremendous growth! Starting this
year, we have 25 Chaplain Service Staff
including 14 chaplains and 11 Moral
Leadership Officers. This affords us to
have about 70% of our units staffed with
either chaplains, MLO's or both. Just in
the last six months, we traveled over
10,000 miles, spent over 1,100 hours and
attended over 300 activities!
We would
like to wel- who want to be kept informed of the
come our
newest
chaplain
service
staff, Ch, Lt
Col, Morris
"Court"
Courtright
and Ch, 1Lt Bill Roberts! We are still
receiving new appointment applicants all
the time and have several pending! We
would also like to extend our warmest
regards to Ch, Lt Col, Bob Cornelius who
recently retired after many years service
to CAP. I recall as a cadet, talking with
Chaplain Cornelius and telling him that I
was going to be a chaplain too. Lo and
behold, 18 years later, that commitment
came true! Thank You Chaplain Corne-
lius!
Recently, I was invited to represent the
AZWG Chaplain Service staff at a visit
with the Air Education and Training
Command (AETC) Chaplain, Ch, Col,
John W. Stefero. Ch Stefero was visiting
the new 56th Fighter Wing Chaplain, Ch,
Lt Col, Robert O'Dell. Ch Stefero was
most interested in our work we have been
doing with Luke Chaplain Services and
was most pleased with our relationship.
Ch Stefero's gave an AETC Chaplain
coin as a token of his appreciation. (See
pics)
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This year, the AZWG Chaplain Service
will be focusing on training and a minis-
try of presence at many of the wing's ac- CAP CHAPLAINS MEET
tivities. The cadet encampment is 6 -16 WITH BISHOP FREDERIC
July at Embry Riddle Aeronautical Uni-
JONES by Ch. 2Lt. Ken Young
versity where there are many ministry
opportunities! The desert FTX on 1-3 Just after the New Year, 2LT Bob Smith
April at Buckeye Hills Regional Park is a and 2LT Ken Young had the
great chance to become ES ground team privelage of meeting with Bishop
qualified. The AZWG annual conference +Frederic Jones of the Independent
is 3-5 June and our annual Chaplain Ser- Catholic Churches International (http://
vice Training will be conducted there independentcatholics.org). 2LT
with several new items of interest and Smith, who is the MLO Officer Candi-
training to be discussed. This is a must date for the 302nd, had the
attend for all chaplain service personnel opportunity to discuss some additional
educational and religious
many changes that are currently happen- formation issues with the Bishop, and
ing! 2LT Young (who is the Chaplain
Candidate for the 302nd) had the opportu-
The biggest event of the year for Chap-
nity to discuss the CAP Chaplain
lain Service staff is fast approaching!
Service with Bishop Frederic. Bishop
The Southwest Region Chaplain Service
Jones was also in the Civil Air
Staff College will be 18-21 April at
Patrol as a teen and so is very willing to
Carswell Naval Air Station, Fort Worth,
work with 2LT Smith & Young
TX. This year's theme is "Excellence In
in supporting the Moral Leadership and
All We Do". Topics include Critical Inci-
Chaplain Services of the CAP.
dent Stress Management, Aerospace Edu-
2LT Young has since been incardinated
cation, and Cadet Programs. CAPF 17 is
into the Franciscan Order of the
due to the registrar by 1 April 2005. For
jurisdiction. Please visit their web site at
further information, Contact the AZWG
Chaplain, Ch, Lt Col, Steve Rountree.
Front of coin Back of coin
This coin was presented by the AETC to http://franciscanlife.org.
Chaplain, Ch John Stefero, as a token of
Pictured are:
his appreciation for the work we have
Bishop +Frederic Jones on the far left,
done with Luke AFB Chaplain Service. I
2LT Smith in the center, and 2LT Young
visited with him as a result of an invita-
on the right.
tion from Ch Bob O'Dell to visit with Ch
Stefero during his recent visit to Luke
Ch, Lt. Col. Steve Rountree
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NEW PROCEDURES FOR
FALCON TOWER
Information provided by Mr. Mi-
chael Rountree, controller for Fal-
con Field in Mesa. This change will require a few adjustment
and extra attention on the part of pilots. According to some reports, a pilot bor-
We have been officially authorized to use
two tower positions effective October 16,
2004. Currently the staffing levels at the
tower do not allow us to keep both posi-
tions open for long periods. We have
requested more controllers to eventually
allow us to keep the two tower positions
open continuously during daylight hours.
Until then, we will do the best we can to
keep the second tower position open.
For those of you familiar with it, the air-
space will be aligned using the “Beta”
Test format.
Aircraft in the pattern on 4L/22R will be
at 2,200 MSL and on frequency 119.7.
Helicopters in the Yankee Pattern and on
routes to and from Boeing and MD heli-
copter will also be on frequency 119.7
and at 1,900 MSL.
Inbound and departure aircraft will use
Runway 4R/22L, and be on frequency
124.6. Those aircraft inbound from the
West through Northeast can expect to
maintain 2,700 MSL until on Final.
Those inbound from the West and North-
west may also be given instructions to
maintain 2,700 MSL, and cross over the
airport at mid-field to enter left traffic for
Runway 221, or right traffic for Runway
4R. This will keep you above the Touch
and Go pattern traffic for Runway
4L/22L.
The first week of this year, CAP was
All departures off of Runway 4R/22L, called to a mission at Marana Regional
will now be expected to fly runway head- Airport near Tucson.
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ing (straight out) until leaving 2,300 MSL
before turning on course.
During operation of the two tower posi-
tions, the ATIS will instruct all departures
to fly runway heading until leaving 2,300
MSL and advise helicopters west through
north to contact tower on 119.7. (This
will be your first indication that these
procedures are in effect.)
Mr. Roundtree said that the controllers
welcome any questions, suggestions and
feedback on the procedures as they get
this new position up and running.
FAA TO DISCONTINUE
PRINTED SAFETY INFOR-
MATION as seen in AOPA pilot
magazine, Jan. 2005
Budget concerns have prompted the
FAA’s Aviation Safety Program to phase
out the practice of sending printed safety
meeting announcements to pilots via
U. S. mail. Eventually, all information
will be delivered via the program’s Web
site ( www.faasafety.gov ). Kathleen
O’Brien, safety program manager for the
Long Beach Flight Standards District
Office in California, said printing costs
for the program’s paper newletter jumped
100 percent between July and August
2004.
Pilots are urged to register an email ad-
dress at the Web site, where they can
choose notification services for safety
seminars and other events. You do not
need to register to search the events data-
base. The FAA says it will not share its
database of email addresses with anyone.
CAP MISSION 05M0043
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rowed a friends plane. He was flying low
(buzzing) over that friends house and hit
power lines. According to Maj. Runkel,
who went to the site, the cockpit was in
the ground, the tail section and engine
had to be removed to get inside, and the
propeller left a nice size hole. It took
awhile to remove the power lines and the
pilot from the plane. Unfortunately the
pilot did not survive.
Don’t let this happen to you:
FLAGSTAFF CRASH
EMPHASIZES NEED FOR
GROUND TEAM BLOOD-
BORN PATHOGEN TRAIN-
ING by Maj. Charles Bendixen
On 8 Dec. 2004 a Cessna 310 crashed
about 3 miles after departing the Flagstaff
Airport. 1 Lt. Dan Shearer of Squadron
201 in Flagstaff, acting in his job as a
Fireman at the Highland Fire Department,
was the first person on the scene of the
crash. Somewhat to his surprise, there
was evidence of blood throughout the
scene of the crash, despite the fact that
the pilot and only occupant of the aircraft
had been thrown clear of the aircraft.
The aircraft had been carrying many
medical blood samples destined for labo-
ratory analysis in two large freezer boxes
that were smashed on impact. This em-
phasizes the possibility that if our ground
crews come upon a crash site, they should
be aware of the fact that it might
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2ND Lt. Alice Varljen received the
Aerospace Education -Yeager Award
from her husband and Wing Commander
Col. John Varljen.
Fred Johnson received his Lt. Col. In-
signias from Commander, Col. Varljen.,
and Lt. Col. Johnson’s son, Kevin, also
received his promotion to Captain
Kevin Johnson gets his Captain insig-
nias from both his father and the Com-
mander
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EMPHASIZES NEED FOR
GROUND TEAM BLOOD-
BORN PATHOGEN TRAIN-
ING cont. be carrying either blood
samples or other toxic chemicals which
might present more hazard than just
blood from the victims. They should
therefore take precautions to avoid haz-
ardous exposures to themselves.
Maj. Bruce Firstman, Wing Supply
Officer and Special Projects officer who
works with the management of the Wing
Hot Air Balloon has completed Level
Four.
May your Easter be blessed
SM Frank Scherer (left) was presented
with his AE—Yeager award on January Kind hearts are the gar-
31st this year. Also pictured are Capt.
Kruger and Lt. Col. Moffett, all members
dens, kind thoughts are the
of Squadron 308. roots, Kind words are the
flowers, kind deeds are the
fruits.
Take care of your garden
and keep out the weeds, fill
it with sunshine, kind
words and kind deeds
Squadron 308 has change of command.
Acting on behalf of the Group Com-
mander Lt. Col. William Moffett pre- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
sents the Sq. flag to Captain John
Kruger. Out going commander was Cap-
tain Norman Rogers. Cadet /Major Jason
Mueller is in the background. Lt. Eileen
Mueller and SM Linda Kruger assist.
Last two photos in this column provided
by 1Lt. Eileen Mueller
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ALLERGY SEASON IS Think about how you feel when you are
planning to fly. You may find that
units by use of state-of-the-art radios,
while mirroring the maneuver capabilities
COMING your allergy symptoms are intensified of our Army counterparts. Whether it's
when flying at altitudes. parachuting out of an airplane from 1000
With all the rain we should have a feet with the 82nd Airborne Division,
This information was reviewed by the engaging in a tank assault with the 1st
bumper season for all sorts of allergies.
doctors at the The Clevelend Clinic De- Armored Division, or operating deep be-
WebMD had an informative synopsis of partment of Pulmonary, Allegy and Criti- hind enemy lines with the 75th Ranger
different types of allergies. cal Care Medicine. Edited by Charlotte Regiment, the TACP mission is the
E. Grayson, MD, 2/04, WebMD, and same…PUTTING BOMBS ON TAR-
Allergies are an overreaction of the im- parts copied and paraphrased by the edi- GET!
mune system. People who have allergies tor of this newsletter.
have a hyper-alert immune system that TACPs live, train, and deploy with the
overreacts to a substance in the environ- US Army units. When deployed, the
ment called an allergen. Exposure to TACPs live under austere field condi-
what is normally a harmless substance, tions, and are responsible for the coordi-
such as pollen, causes the immune system nation, de-confliction, and execution of
to react as if the substance is harmful. all USAF attack aircraft. Qualified indi-
By Morris viduals, serving as Terminal Attack Con-
There are a number of different allergy- trollers (ETACs), provide final attack
causing substances. The most common Courtright, Lt. Col.
control to the pilots while the fighters are
include pollen, dust mites, mold, animal inbound to the target. The ETAC is re-
dander, insect stings, latex, and certain Only a select few wear the Black Beret
food and medication. If you have an al- that symbolizes the Tactical Air Control sponsible for ensuring that the pilot iden-
tifies and attacks the correct target while
lergy your symptoms can range from mild Party (TACP). The Air Force specialists minimizing the risk to friendly ground
eye irritation and congestion to a more are assigned to Army combat maneuver
forces. During peacetime, training is the
severe reaction causing swelling and dif- units around the world. On a battlefield,
they form a tactical air control party team major focus. This training can take the
ficulty breathing. And, if you have form of common skills testing (mission
asthma, a reaction any offending allergy- that plans, requests and directs air strikes
against enemy targets in close proximity readiness), various weapons qualifica-
causing substance can worsen asthma
to friendly forces. A TACP is generally a tions, chemical warfare and combat first
symptoms. But, there are steps you can aid training. At various times throughout
take to prevent and treat allergy attacks two-airman team, working in an Army
ground unit and directing close air sup- the year, Army field training exercises
when they occur. (FTX) are conducted to evaluate combat
port firepower toward enemy targets on
As for pollen, it can trigger hay fever or the ground. readiness. The lengths of these exercises
seasonal allergies. Outdoor pollen counts vary from a few days to a month.
are usually highest in late morning and Tactical Air Control Parties provide nu-
early afternoon. Symptoms include merous critical functions on the modern
sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, battlefield including: (1) Advising ground The photo is a recent one from Iraq and
and itchy, watery eyes. Treatments were forces on aircraft employment and capa- shows A2c Chris Beversdorf, grandson of
listed, but I will not go there because a bilities; (2) Coordinating and controlling the author.
doctor should be consulted. The article aerospace operations and (3) Participating
did suggest that hay fever symptoms in battle planning.
could be lessened by staying indoors
when pollen counts are high, closing win- Tactical Air Command and Control Spe-
dows and using air conditioning. cialists are part of a team called a Tactical
Air Control Party (TACP). The mission is
Dust mites and molds react on our im- to advise US Army combat commanders
mune system much like pollens. Dust on the use of Air Force air power. One
mite allergy is similar to pollen allergy example of air power is a fighter aircraft
but often occurs year round rather than attacking targets close to friendly troops.
just seasonally. Symptoms of mold aller- This is Close Air Support and is a very
gies can occur seasonally especially in the important part of the TACP mission. It is
summer and fall or year round if mold is the TACP's job to control the fighters and
in your home in damp areas such as base- to make sure they attack the correct tar-
ments or bathrooms, as well as grass, leaf get. This unique mission requires operat-
piles, hay, mulch, or under mushrooms. ing on the battlefield. TACPs communi-
cate with other tactical air and ground
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RISK ASSESSMENT
by Captain Allan Pearlstein
Group 3 Public Affairs Officer
On 11 January 2005 at the Falcon Field
CAP squadron 305, Captain Jay Hopkins,
founder and president of the Error Pre-
vention Institute, Inc., gave a presentation
to the squadron members which focused
on communication, situational awareness,
and safety. The purpose of Captain Hop-
kins giving the presentation was to im-
prove the operating effectiveness of the
aircrew, ground team, and mission base
personnel. The information presented
was intended for use while performing a
CAP mission, however, it can also be
applied to our everyday lives.
Captain Hopkins, who is a member of
the Payson CAP squadron, is also a pilot
and writer for Flying magazine. Accord-
ing to Captain Hopkins, the same types of
accidents seem to happen over and over,
often caused by various factors that may
affect a person's judgment or decision
making, such as difficulty communicating
with people, marriage troubles, major
career decisions, and the death of a loved
one. Accidents cannot be eliminated
completely, but they can be reduced by
following a program Captain Hop-
kins developed, which provides law en-
forcement agencies, the military, and ci-
vilian corporations with awareness of the
traps that lead to accidents and practical
tools to use to avoid those accidents.
Captain Hopkins has found six primary
causes of CAP incidents that have ranged
from dings to an aircraft to deaths of per-
sonnel. Those causes in ranked order are:
distraction/loss of situational awareness,
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poor piloting skills, taking unnecessary
risks, poor planning/decision making,
impulsivity, and miscommunication be-
tween personnel. There are several ways
to avoid these traps. For example, per-
sonnel need to have the necessary knowl-
edge and skills to effectively perform the
mission, they need to be in good physical
and mental condition, they need to deter-
mine the risks involved in the mission,
and they need to take time to review their
priorities. In addition to those four
skills, Captain Hopkins modified
A.E.S.O.P. to an acronym which stands
for the following: Assignment (risks);
Equipment (properly working); Situation
(mission go or no-go); Obstacles
(potential hazards and problems), and 508 Cadet Awarded Schol-
Personnel (individual experience and skill arship
level). By applying A.E.S.O.P., personnel
will be able to recognize warning signals By: 2nd Lt. Paul Cavanagh, 508 PAO
such as confusion, complacency, poor
All is well down here in Yuma, and some
communication, improper procedures,
recent developments within the 508th,
and distractions, just to name a few.
continue to demonstrate high levels of
A.E.S.O.P. should be used for initial mis-
dedication and devotion to duty. Con-
sion planning, briefing, prosecution of the
gratulations to: C/A1C Tiffany Richard-
search, and debriefing. Captain Hop-
son; Tiffany was recently recognized for
kins also provides antidotes to the hazard-
her efforts to raise funds, and volunteer
ous attitudes we often have. For example,
services for "Amber-Lee's Place" a shel-
personnel to follow the rules and proce-
ter for abused women and children. Ca-
dures, think first before acting, not take
det Richardson was awarded the "Violet
unnecessary risks, not have the: "It cannot
Richardson" (no relation) financial award
happen to me" or invulnerability atti-
that includes a $1,000.00 scholarship and
tude, and have open lines of communica-
$500.00 for cadet programs--Well Done!
tion with mission personnel.
Also, Congratulations are in order to:
Communication, as defined by Webster's
Don Mitchell, for getting his Mission
dictionary is: "A process by which infor-
Pilot wings, and on his promotion to Lt.
mation is exchanged between individuals
Colonel; Prior to retirement from the Ma-
through a common system of symbols,
rine Corps, Lt. Col. Mitchell was Com-
signs, or behavior." When communicat-
manding Officer of a Harrier squadron
ing with personnel during a mission for
here at MCAS Yuma. Congratulations
example, personnel need to be assertive.
to: Major Vernon L. Vance for making
A good way to do this is to state the per-
his present rank; Major Vance is an Air
son's name to get their attention, state the
Traffic controller at the Yuma Tower, and
level of your concerns about the mission
offers a wealth of knowledge to the 508.
or task and any problems that you per-
Congratulations to SM. Rick Musser,
ceive, offer a solution to the problem, and
who also just achieved his Mission Pilot
respectfully ask for a response. These are
rating; Rick is an active duty Marine
just a few of the twenty traps and twenty
Aviator, and we thank him for his contri-
tools Jay has found that reduce accident
bution to CAP. And Last but not least,
rates and increase unit effectiveness. the 508's Commanding Officer, Captain
Ron Kinner, who recently attained his
CFI rating, has just graduated his first
student--and he passed!! Good job Skip-
per!
Happy Saint Patricks’s Day
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The cadets have been busy and achieving MEMBERS OF SQUADRON 308 ATTEND
STATE LEGISLATION OPENING DAY
so much by 1Lt. Martin Maxwell, pictures
by Lt. Maxwell also.
I hope that everyone saw the pictures of the Deer Valley
Squadron 302 cadets in the CAP News. It appeared January
3rd. Sr. Airman Brandyn Burke and 12 other squadron mem-
bers assisted in the distribution of toys and food boxes to
needy families during the holidays.

Cadet Major Jason Mueller, Cadet A1C Elias Flo-

res, Cadet 1st Lt. Nicole Paget, Capt. John Kruger,
1st Lt. Eileen Mueller, 1st Lt. Jerry Weiers, Cadet
1st Lt. Garrett Kaiser, and Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan-
Mueller.

Cadets 2nd Lt. Britt Yazel, left, and Senior Airman Colleen
Shull assist the Salvation Army filling boxes

Thirteen cadets from Squadron 302 assisted at the Salvation

Army distribution center in Phoenix , and also assisted with
the distribution of the food and toy boxes to families in need.
The cadets distributed approximately 750 boxes of food and
SQUADRON 308 COLOR GUARD AT OPEN-
1,000 toys. Cadets participating: C/Capt. Cameron Phillips, ING DAY OF STATE LEGISLATURE
C/2nd Lts. Jeremy Duncan, Britt Yazel, Dewitt and Matthew Cadet 1st Lt. Garrett Kaiser,Cadet Major Jason
Ramage,C/SRA Coleen Shull, Airman 1st Class Preston Nyssa
Mueller ( USA Flag), Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan Mueller
Spahr and Brandyn Burke, Airman Tyler Rowe, Kristopher
(AZ Flag), Cadet 1st Lt. Nicole Paget.
Hill and Brad Brence and Basic William Mead. The cadets
were under the command of Maj. Newton Meuhleisen and Cadet Elias Flores attended the door.
assisted by 1Lt. Maxwell and SM Lynn Maxwell.
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FOUR CADETS FROM
SQUADRON 308 RECEIVE Sqdn 205 held it's annual Award's Ban-
MITCHELL AWARDS quet on February 5, 2005 with a bevy of
by 1sLt. Eileen Mueller Wing dignitaries in attendance. The host
for evening was Commander, Lt Charlie
January 2005, State Senator Robert Weaver. The entire composite squadron
Blendu of District 12 presented the was on hand to receive Awards, notices
for nominations to Wing for awards, Cer-
Mitchell awards to the following cadets
tificates of Appreciation, and everyone
pictured with Senator Blendu: present received the new Squadron Chal-
lenge Coin, with Civil Air Patrol and logo
on one side and Squadron 205 Sidewind-
ers on the other, our new unofficial nick-
name. Honored guests included Col Paul
Handverger, Lt Col Ernest Bourgeois, Lt
Col Bill Betts, Lt Col Bob Efros - all
former members of Squadron 205 and
their wives, as well as Lt Col Don Dilla-
hunty and his wife. Also in attendance
were Maj. Cliff Owens, C/Col Timothy
Humphries and C/Col Nathan Franklin all
the way from Tucson. Our guests' atten-
dance really helped to make the evening
special. Lt Weaver emceed the evening,
Picture by Lt. Eileen Mueller telling stories about our past year and
about each individual that was honored
Cadet Cody Chalue, Cadet Nathan Muel- by the squadron. We held a retirement
ler, Cadet Erik Ecklund, Cadet John Sil- ceremony for two members, Maj Robert
Smith and Lt Jay Pratt. Cadets honored
via and Senator Blendu. The presentation
each other as well with their own
was held at the Glendale Airport Termi- "awards" to each other. From the "Sgt
nal Building. Glendale Composite Moleskin Award", for the cadet with the
Squadron and all of the Arizona Wing is most blisters during SAREXs, to the
proud of these four cadets in achieving "Campfire Award" for the cadet who
and earning their Billy Mitchell Award. loves to tell stories, everyone enjoyed the
evening. Some other highlights in-
SQUADRON 205 AWARDS cluded: Individual awards for the Color
Guard for their fantastic efforts at this
BANQUET by Lt. Jean Hurley year's Cadet Competition; An Award pre-
sented to Lt Weaver for his out-
standing efforts as Squadron commander;
Senior Member of the Year Marilyn
Weaver; Cadet of the Year C/Capt Jamie
Hurley; Most Improved Cadet C/TSgt
Chris Murcko. It was a wonderful night
to highlight a wonderful year.
CAP CADETS VISIT LUKE’S
FIRE DEPARTMENT by2nd Lt.
Phil Ventura, 56th Fighter Wing Public
Pictured: Lt Col Don Dillahunty, Lt Affairs as printed in the Luke newspaper
Charlie Weaver standing. Seated at the Thunderbolt. (excerpts from)
head table: Col Paul Handverger, Maj On January 15, Squadron 310 of the Ari-
Roberta Handverger, Lt Marilyn Weaver. zona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol toured
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the Luke Fire Department Jan. 15 to gain
an understanding for how a military fire
station differs from its civilian counter-
part.
“One big difference between a military
and civilian fire station is military fire-
fighters can be deployed and expected to
put out fires all over the world,” said Ca-
det Airman Basic Johathan Yang.
Cadets participated in a hose pull, tried on
firefighting gear, toured the dispatch cen-
ter, and learned how the department re-
sponds to various calls; whether they
originate on or off base.
The tour impressed upon us how vital a
firefighter’s role is at Luke, especially in
the event of an F-16 pilot extraction,”
said Cadet Yang.
Some saw the potential for a future career
during their tour. “I have been thinking
about being part of fire and rescue team
because it’s such an important job, and
the tour has given me the information I
need to make the choice to whether or not
I want to work in the military or as a ci-
vilian, said cadet 2nd Lt. Ross Wood-
ruff.”
Offering assistance during aircraft
crashes, volunteering at Luke Days, and
providing personnel during base exercises
are some of the many ways in which the
Arizona Civil Air Patrol assists Luke Air
Force Base in its mission.
Picture by Airman 1st Class Terri Smith
as printed in the Thunderbolt
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BANNER THUNDERBIRD
MEDICAL CENTER’S CHIL-
DREN’S SAFETY FAIR
On January 22, at the Peoria Sports Com-
plex the Children’s Safety Fair was at- Trail boss and local musher, Ron Miller,
tended by at least 20 Civil Air Patrol
members.
Lt. Col. Seifritz (right) was the project
officer and was joined by Capt. John
Kruger. There was a total of 20 CAP
members who assisted at the fair. The
squadrons that were represented were
308,302, and 356
1st Lt. Eileen Mueller set up the Civil Air
Patrol display table.
Pictures provided by Lt. Col. Seifritz
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NEW SQUADRON IN SHOW
LOW STARTS OUT WITH
WINTER GAMES AND FUN
IN THE SNOW
By 1Lt. Jean Hurley
designed the trails for Winter Games
2005 at Sunrise Park Resort, and because
of his hard work and dedication, the Win-
ter Games continue to be successful every This must be the planning session and it
year. appears that all are ready for some fun.
This year he asked Civil Air Patrol to
volunteer their services for this year’s
Winter Games and we did. Thirty-eight
Group II cadets volunteered: Show Low
219 (9cadets), Payson 209 (16 cadets),
Flagstaff 201 (10 cadets) and Verde Val-
ley 205 (3 cadets) along with DCC SM
Marty Jarvey, DCC 1st Lt. Jean Hurley,
DCC 2nd Lt. Darrell Stubbs, and DCC
Maj. Mike Hare and several other Group
2 Seniors for support. Some Cadets were
placed out on the trail to guarantee route
direction, worked radio to monitor safety,
parking detail, watching the dogs between
events and many other jobs throughout
the Winter Games. Cadets also helped
with the dog pull competition this year.
The cadets had a blast carving snow in
the Burly Bear Avalanche Snow Sculpt-
ing Competition and Group 2 took 2nd This must be the snow sculpting with
place. Good job Group 2!!! Mushers Flight Commander Kenny Williams su-
from all over the U.S. took part in the pervising.
sled-dog races. Laurie Baker from Ari-
zona Highways came to cover all of the
events, so look for us in a future edition.
The mushers have already asked us to be
a part of next year’s Winter Games.
Congratulations
Group 2
Airman Dakota Woolums, Cadet Pedro
Mota, Cadet Gavino Sandoval, Cadet
Tayler Gutierrez of Squadron 210
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Welcome to this great Show
Low Group of Cadets. They are
special and on their way to great-
ness. I am sure that all the Wing
Members wish them well and good
luck for much success.
Happy St. Patrick’s
Day on March 17th
and may everyone
find that pot of gold.
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CAP Squadron 314 Teaches Aerospace Education
at Coronado High School by Capt. James Nova, Sq.314
Scottsdale
1Lt. John R. Eggen, Aerospace Education Officer for
Senior Squadron 314 has coordinated the teaching of
a for credit aerospace education course at Coronado
High School during the Spring 2005 semester. At
the request of Rick Waites, an Air Traffic Controller
at Sky Harbor Airport, 1Lt. Eggen is scheduling
speakers to talk to the students about “real world”
aviation topics. A number of speakers already have
been scheduled to speak about such topics as: be-
coming an aerospace engineer, the problems encoun-
tered when flying in bad weather; aircraft mainte-
nance; aircraft and airport operations; flight depart-
ment administration; and, other aerospace related
topics.
The request originally started with a sci-
ence teacher at Coronado High School
who is teaching a class called Launch Internet Ex
“Introduction to Aviation”. A class designed to fuel
students’ interest in aviation. The first semester cov-
ered Astronomy and the second semester is to be de-
voted to an “Introduction to Aviation”. Various
speakers from the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Pa-
trol will speak to the students with a view to sparking
their interests in aviation, aerospace and related sub-
jects. The media are filled with stories about how
American students are falling behind the rest of the
world in math and science; this course provides CAP
with the opportunity to foster the students’ burgeon-
ing interest in and further study of the aviation indus-
try.
The classroom presentations and following discus-
sions will take place throughout the semester and are
part of the ongoing program developed by Lt. Eggen
to have the CAP become more valuable to and more
visible in the community.
Anyone wishing to speak to the high school students
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