VOLUME 2009, ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 2009

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072ND DES MOINES METRO CADET SQUADRON | RED OAK DETACHMENT

072nd Chr istmas Banquet

The 072nd Des Moines Metro Cadet Squadron will be having a holiday party on Saturday December 12th beginning at 3pm at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Keil in Johnston, Iowa. If you want go, please fill out the sign-up form on the website no later than December 5th. Please dont forget to indicate whether youll need transportation to and from the event. Once we know whos going well arrange for transportation. Squadron awards will be presented, the awards are as follows: Cadet of the Year Cadet NCO of the Year Cadet CPFT of the Year Cadet - Most Outstanding uniform of the Year Senior Member of the Year Family of the Year

December Meetings & Events

Due to the holidays we have decided to cancel the following meetings to allow each and every one of our members ample time to spend with their loved ones: Cadet MeetingDec. 22nd Senior MeetingDec. 22nd Cadet MeetingDec. 29th All other meetings and previously schedule events will still take place as normal. Cadetsdont forget that you need to be checking in with C/SSgt White no later than 6pm every Monday night as to whether or not youll be at that Tuesdays meeting.

Inside this issue:

Recr uiting Challenge!

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Inside this issue: Squadron News

Safety Briefing Squadron News

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Recruiting & Retention is a big part of CAP as we cant continue the good works we do without our volunteers. As such we need your help! From now until January 1, 2010 we are issuing a recruiting challenge. Each of you has had one month so far and one month to go to recruit as many new members as you can. Each new member has to have an application turned in and be approved by National to qualify. Dont forget, you must also list yourself as the recruiter to get the proper credit!

Safety Briefing& Upcoming Events

Calendar

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All new recruits will go towards your recruiting ribbon as usual and so far no one in Red Oak has their recruiting ribbon. Cadets need 2 to get their ribbon and seniors need 7. As of November 30, 2009, the following individuals have 1 recruit each to their name: 2Lt Erickson Cadet Taylor ...And the following individuals have at least 2 recruits to their name: 2Lt Brace Maj Murphy As of today I havent received

any new member applications. Whats going on you guys??? One easy way to start the ball rolling is simply to talk to your friends. Its amazing what word of mouth can do. Who will recruit the most? Be sure to read Januarys newsletter to see the final results!

Upcoming Events Squadron News & Calendar

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Senior Members
Cadets

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News From Around the North Central News From Region Air Force customs, courtesies to heart

Around the North

NEWSLETTER

Safety Br iefing Winter ize Your Car

Reprinted with permission from the National Safety Council (www.weather.com)

sidewall wear and tread depth. *Checking antifreeze levels and the freeze line. Your car should have a tuneup (check the owner's manual for the recommended interval) to ensure better gas mileage, quicker starts and faster response on pick-up and passing power.

*Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container *Scissors and string/cord Non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy. In addition, if you are driving long distances under cold, snowy, and icy conditions, you should also carry supplies to keep you warm such as heavy woolen mittens, socks, a cap and blankets.

Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.

Necessary Equipment An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time and you must be prepared. In addition to making sure you have the tune-up, a full tank of gas, and fresh anti -freeze, you should carry the following items in your trunk: *Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack *Shovel *Jumper cables *Tow and tire chains *Bag of salt or cat litter *Tool kit *Essential Supplies Be prepared with a "survival kit" that should always remain in the car. Replenish after use. Essential supplies include: *Working flashlight and extra batteries *Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth *Compass *First aid kit *Exterior windshield cleaner *Ice scraper and snow brush

Weather At any temperature -- 20 Fahrenheit below zero or 90 Fahrenheit above -- weather affects road and driving conditions and can pose serious problems. It is important to monitor forecasts on the Web, radio, TV, cable weather channel, or in the daily papers.

If You Become Stranded... *Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain you will improve your situation. *To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna. *If you are sure the car's exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the tank. *To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia use the woolen items and blankets to keep warm. *Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow and ice can seal a car shut. *Eat a hard candy to keep your mouth moist.

Your Car Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that includes: *Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts. *Changing and adjusting the spark plugs. *Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve. *Inspecting the distributor. *Checking the battery. *Checking the tires for air,

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December 2009
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Sc hedule of Events

1 DecemberCadet Meeting Aerospace Education Red Oak, IA Airport 1830-2030 8 DecemberCadet Meeting PT & Testing Red Oak, IA Airport 1830-2030 8 DecemberSenior Meeting Red Oak, IA Airport 1930 12 December072nd DMMCS Holiday Party Johnston, IA 15 DecemberCadet Meeting Emergency Services Red Oak, IA Airport 1830-2030 22 DecemberCancelled Cadet Meeting 22 DecemberCancelled Senior Meeting 25 DecemberChristmas Day 29 DecemberCancelled Special 5th Tuesday Event 31 DecemberNew Years Eve

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Upcoming Events
As usual, be sure to keep checking the calendar for anything new we might be posting. family or if they will be visiting you, take the time to spend it with them. If you wont make it to a meeting simply let Cadet White know, or if you cant get a hold of him let us know via phone (888-445-3049) or email (pao@redoakcap.us).

I know everyones gearing up for the holidays, which means even more travelling so please be safe out on the roads! With Christmas quickly approaching schedules will inevitably get a little more crazy. As such, we will continue to update you on CAP events as they are posted and will try our hardest to attend what we can and provide transportation for those wanting to attend events.

We understand that this is a family time so please, if you will be visiting

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VOLUME 2009, ISSUE 12

CAP eSer vices News CAPT 116

Normally all personnel currently holding valid CAPF 101 cards must re-take the CAPT 116 within 180 days of issuance of a new examination to remain current. Since the latest version, September 2009, was issued on an interim regulation, currently qualified personnel will not be required to re-take this version. When the new regulation combining CAPR 60-3 and CAPR 60-6 is completed, a new exam will be issued, and all qualified personnel will be required to complete it then.

Emergenc y Ser vices SQTRs & Qualifications

If its not in e-Services, it didnt happen! Youve been working very hard this year on their SQTRs, so why doesnt your 101 card reflect this? Have you been updating your SQTRs every time you receive training or participate in a SAREX or Fly In? Have you been updating your Emergency Services Qualifications in e-Services? If the answer to either of these questions is NO, then you have your answer. Ive been going through our paperwork lately updating the training matrix and things havent been adding up. After a little researching Ive come to find out the reason is because we as individuals arent keeping our own SQTRs up to date. Its up to you do this! If you need a little help with eServices or arent sure about your SQTRs dont hesitate to ask, I will be happy to guide you through the process. If you have completed ANY SQTR (FLM, GTM3, UDF, etc), please download and fill out a CAPF 100 . Be sure to include copies of any documents that are required. If you have any questions dont hesitate to let us know.

Cour ter Shares CAP 68th Anniver sary Message With Member s
Dear CAP Volunteer, Congratulations to the members of the Civil Air Patrol on the occasion of our 68th anniversary. CAP was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to Americas involvement in World War II. Members of CAPs Coastal Patrol quickly proved their worth during the war by conducting aerial patrols, vigilance that discouraged and eventually stopped deadly German Uboat attacks on shipping in American waterways. Inspired by the highest sense of patriotism and pride in their mission, these volunteer aviators, known as subchasers, flew more than 24 million miles during 86,000 over-water missions a total of 244,600 flight hours to keep the U-boats away from Americas coasts. They spotted 173 subs, attacked 57, hit 10 and sank two; called in aid for 91 ships in distress; saved 363 survivors of sub attacks; discovered 17 floating mines; and flew 5,684 special convoy missions. Fifty-nine members of these courageous aircrews died, 26 were lost at sea and seven others were seriously injured. We were reminded of the sacrifices of these early pioneers of Civil Air Patrol with the deaths this year of Cols. Benjamin H. Stone and Louisa Spruance Morse. Col. Stone, who died in September at the age of 95, was a founding member who provided flight training to many of CAPs subchasers. Col. Morse, who died in October at the age of 96, was one of CAPs first and longest-serving female corporate officers who had served extended terms as a wing and region commander and as national controller.

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Recr uiting Video Contest

The Cadet Life Video has been a huge hit, but we want to take it a step further. Cadet Programs has created a cadet recruiting video competition to see what our members can create. To learn more about the competition and the prizes being offered, please go to http:// www.capmembers.com/video.

Announcing the 2010 NCSAs!

The list of the 2010 National Cadet Special Activities are up on the new website, ncsas.com! NCSAS provide several unique events every year in leadership and officer development, career orientation and technology. You can now view each event description by clicking on the activity name; additional information (including activity costs) will be added as we get closer to the Registration, Approval, Slotting, and Payment portions of the process. Check out the Important Dates link to see the timeline for NCSAS. Instructions for how to apply (cadets and senior members) are under the Instructions tab. Comments are allowed and you are welcome to leave feedback about our new site but our blog is not a platform for answering individual questions. If you have a question, please email cadets@capnhq.gov.

Dr ill & Ceremonies Videos

Thanks to our friends at AFJROTC and the Air Force's Holm Center, you'll find some outstanding drill and ceremonies videos available at capmembers.com/drill. These are the same videos found on the Air Force drill and ceremonies DVD that we sent to every squadron about 18 months ago. For your convenience, they've been broken down into chapters. Next time you're doing drill and ceremonies training, take a look at the videos and other resources available at the link above.

CAP Sc holar ships

We are pleased to announce that Spartan College of aeronautics and Technology has come back as a scholarship partner. Spartan College is offering scholarships for both their flight and technology programs. They are just one of the 9 partners we have in our scholarship program. We are now accepting applications for the CAP scholarships that will be awarded in the spring. CAP offers scholarships for both academics (college) and flight training. Please see capmembers.com/scholarships for more information

NOTE: CAP has both educational and flight scholarships and both cadets and seniors may apply. See the link above for more information.

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Civil Air Patrol gets prair ie roses for Minn. searc h

A recent editorial in The Forum newspaper based in Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., awarded "Prairie Roses" to the Civil Air Patrol members and other pilots who conducted a huge search for a lost aircraft last week in Minnesota. In the end, the body of pilot Andrew Lindberg was found in the wreckage of his downed plane. Nevertheless, The Forum's editorial praised everyone involved in the expansive search, including the Civil Air Patrol. Over the course of four days, nearly 400 CAP members from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota wings, including ground team members and pilots, were involved in the search.

See original editorial below. .

For um editor ial: Air patrol gets roses for searc h

PRAIRIE ROSES: To the Civil Air Patrol members and other pilots who conducted the search for a lost aircraft last week over a vast expanse of Minnesota. In the end, the search ended tragically with the death of pilot Andrew Lindberg, whose downed plane was located in a heavily wooded area east of Naytahwaush, Minn. He had been on a flight from near the Twin Cities to Hallock, Minn., to go deer hunting with relatives. He apparently ran into bad weather, but the cause of the crash has not been determined and is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The Civil Air Patrol and others went into action as soon as it was suspected the plane had gone down. All involved, including ground searchers from area law enforcement agencies, win praise for their work.

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Air Force customs, cour tesies to hear t

by Senior Master Sgt. Kennneth Girty 18th Air Refueling Squadron

12/1/2008 - MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. Ask most people what customs and courtesies are, and you might get a myriad of answers. I define customs as things people do in a particular way by tradition, and courtesy as politeness showing good manners or consideration for other people. As children, we are taught to show respect and be polite to those older than us or in places of authority such as parents, grandparents, teachers and so on. As we grow older, we teach this tradition to younger people around us, and for some of us, to our own children. As members of the U.S. Air Force, we all need to be familiar with proper customs and courtesies to set the example daily and show respect for each other. Extending the proper customs and courtesies should be commonplace as these actions also demonstrate a high level of professionalism and respect for the military way of life. Although customs and courtesies, especially the salute, are signs of politeness, they go even further to promote morale, esprit de corps, discipline and mission effectiveness. They lay a foundation ensuring respect for the chain of command. Each salute you render says you are a proud member of the Air Force. If you find yourself in uniform and outside at reveille or retreat, you must face the flag and salute. When you hear the first

note of the national anthem or "To the Colors," come to the position of attention, face the flag, or the sound of the music if the flag is not visible, and salute. Hold it until the last note of the music is played. When in civilian clothes, face the flag or the sound of the music and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Vehicles in motion should come to a stop at the first note of the music and the occupants should sit quietly until the music ends. If indoors during retreat or reveille, there is no need to stand or salute. However, everyone must stand during the playing of the national anthem before a movie begins at the base theater. When listening to a radio or watching television, no specific action is necessary. Additionally, a folded flag is considered cased; therefore, it is not necessary to salute or continue saluting. In salutes exchanged between senior and junior officers or between officers and enlisted members, the junior member always salutes the senior person first. When returning or rendering an individual salute, the head and eyes are turned toward the person saluted. The junior member should initiate the salute in time to allow the senior officer to return it. To prescribe an exact distance for all circumstances is not practical, but good judgment indicates when salutes should be exchanged. A superior carrying articles in both hands need not return a salute, but should render a verbal greeting. If the junior member is carrying articles with both

hands, verbal greetings should be exchanged. When an officer's vehicle is occupied and clearly marked with a white top or placard on the front bumper, a salute should be rendered. For safety purposes, some areas such as the flight line and other areas are marked "No Hat, No Salute." A salute is not generally expected when both military members are in civilian attire. However, the new Air Force physical training attire is considered an official uniform. When approached by a higher-ranking military officer dressed in blues, a battle dress uniform or a flightsuit, a salute should be rendered. Salutes are not rendered indoors except for formal reporting or ceremonies. A good rule of thumb to remember is any Airman, NCO or officer identifying the need to salute or return a salute may do so anywhere at any time. When in doubt, salute -- you can't go wrong by rendering the proper courtesy. Remember to practice what's written in Air Force Manual 36-2203. Although it is the Air Force guideline for drill and ceremonies, it includes everything you need to know on rendering these Air Force customs and courtesies.

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