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BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON: GA 129
www.ga129.org
FLYING EAGLES
Strength of the Naon
by Dr. Ilana Mor
Squadron Commander
Lt Col Ilana Mor
May
Edition
Civil
Air
Patrol
The CAP Natl website is
hp://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
The GAWG website is
hp://www.GAWG.cap.gov/
BARTOW-ETOWAH
COMPOSITE
SQUADRON
Southeast Region
Georgia Wing
Semper
Vigilans
Integrity Volunteer Service Excellence Respect
Civil Air Patrol has been at the forefront of community
service in times of war and in times of peace. Its
members, who are unpaid professionals, give far more
than they could ever hope to receive in return. Civil Air
Patrol members give unselfishly out of respect for their
fellow man in the desire to contribute to their
communities and country.
To serve America, CAP members work with youth in
order to help build future leaders for the country; they
also accomplish local, state, and national emergency
and humanitarian missions, as well as educate the youth
and the citizens in the community on the impact of
aviation. CAP members proudly serve America through
three missions: Emergency Services, Aerospace
Education, and Cadet Programs.
As members of the Civil Air Patrol, all CAP members
strive to live by CAPs Core Values, which are
integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
CAPs success depends on the accomplishments of each
and every member. Whatever role one fills in CAP, one
can be assured that it is extremely important to CAPs
total mission. All Cadets and Senior Officers play an
integral part in the success of the Civil Air Patrol.
We are more than just members of an organization.
We are part of
THE CAP FAMILY
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2015 GEORGIA WING CONFERENCE
1012 April
The Georgia Wing Conference is that special time of the year when members achievements from the previous year are recognized.
Following are Of the Year recipients who were honored:
Congressional Gold Medal replicas to presented to families of 3 of our WWII members
Public Affairs Officer Capt Donald Murray GA-507
Squadron Chaplain Ch (Maj) Robert Powers GA-112
Communications Officer Maj Sam Levie GA-001
Prof. Development Officer Capt Adam Davidson GA-112
Cadet Programs Officer Capt Bobby Myers GA-116
Property Manager Capt Timothy Perry GA-112
Historian Lt Col David Brown GA-001
Ground Team Griffin Composite Sqdn GA-014
Top Senior Recruiter 2Lt John Hudson GA-112
Top Cadet Recruiter
C/SSgt Benjamin Selvaggio
GA-143
Phase I Cadet of the Year C/SrA Cynthia Walker GA-090
Phase II Cadet of the Year C/CMSgt Raquel Gonzalez GA-014
Phase III Cadet of the Year C/Capt Jake DePiero GA-090
Col. Ben Stone, Phase IV Cadet C/Lt Col Veronica Killingsworth GA-090
Senior Member Lt Col Deb Schmid GA-112
Frank G. Brewer Lifetime
Achievement Award Maj Randy Stastny GA-116
Squadron of Merit Dekalb Cadet Squadron GA-065
Unit Citation Award Gwinnett Composite Squadron GA-112
Unit Citation Award Peachtree Dekalb Senior Sqdn GA-130
Additional Presentations and Awards
Amelia Earhart Award C/Capt Hannah McSwain GA-507
Amelia Earhart Award C/Capt Will Ridings GA-507
Squadron of Merit Dekalb Cadet Squadron GA-065
Unit Citation Award Gwinnett Composite Squadron GA-112
Unit Citation Award Peachtree Dekalb Sr Squadron GA-130
Gill Robb Wilson Award
Lt Col Charlie Cayce
GA-119
Gill Robb Wilson Award Lt Col Stephanie Edwards GA-090
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
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CADET LEADERSHIP DAY 25 APRIL 2015
Cadet Leadership Day was filled with training and camaraderie. The day was jam-packed with activities, and everyone
left with big smiles on their faces. The activities and topics included:
USAF HistoryAn excellent presentation by 2Lt John DiCara about USAF History.
DrillGA129 Cadets finally had an opportunity to drill, an activity that is truly enjoyed but had been hampered due
to the inclement weather during the month.
Team BuildingThe Team Building Exercise was enjoyed by all. Blind-folded Cadets had to listen to commands
which were intended to help them to navigate through a maze of mines (paper cups). Customs and Courtesies
Uniforms
Aerospace PresentationAn outstanding presentation by C/CMSgt Austin Cagle about the Future of Aerospace.
THE FUTURE OF AEROSPACE
by C/CMSgt Austin Cagle
Space travel has always been a fantasy; however, it is
becoming more feasible with the advancements of
technology. Although there have been many achievements in
the field, such as the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Projects as
well as the International Space Station, there are still
problems which have not been solved. The good news is that
those problems are being worked on, so that one day human
beings may be able travel to distant planets. There is no
doubt that the course of developments in Aerospace is
creating a new age of exploration and discovery that will
eventually lead mankind to new heights and a brighter future.
Participants included:
Cadets: C/CMSgt Austin Cagle, C/SMSgt Johnathan DiCara, C/2Lt Parker Richardson, C/SMSgt Andrea
Richardson, C/CMSgt Noah Livingston, & C/2Lt Ryan Drawver.
Senior Members:1Lt Brent Drawver, Capt Marcos Palafox, Capt Ashley Whirrell, & 2Lt John DiCara.
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1. OVERVIEW. The Bartow Composite Squadron and Group 1, Civil Air Patrol conducted a FlyingGround School and Orientation Flight event at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron in Cartersville, GAon 2 May 2015.
2. MISSION. The mission of the Flying Ground School event was to teach Cadets the fundamentals ofaircraft flight, aircraft regulations and include a CAP orientation flight (if possible). Cadets participated inclassroom sessions and exercises. Below is a summary of the event topics and exercises:
10:00Safety Briefing Squadron Safety Officer (Capt. Palafox).
10:15Lesson -Navaid and Facility Sighting (Capt. Carl Matthews).
Activity Use of a transit to shoot navaid approaches. (Capt. Matthews)10:45
Lesson Aircraft Control (Maj. Sheffield).Activity Traffic pattern operations. (Lt. Eric Rochelle)Activity Plan a short VFR Flight (Lt. Chris McDuffie)
Activity Use flight SIM for basic flight maneuvers. (Maj. Sheffield)
12:15 Lunch12:45
Lesson VFR Flight Planning Sectional Charts. (Maj. Sheffield)Activity Plan a cross country VFR Flight. (Lt. Rochelle)Calculate an aircraft weight and balance. (Lt. McDuffie)Activity Use flight SIM for cross country flight. (Maj. Sheffield)
14:15Lesson IFR Flight Rules and IFR Flight. (Maj. Sheffield)
Activity Use flight SIM for an IFR flight. (Maj. Sheffield)Activity Interpreting IFR approach charts. (Lt. Jason Barton)
Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron
Flying Ground School Event
2 May 2015
For the O Flights, four aircraft were used. Twenty sorties were completed, and 16 Cadets received O Flts.There were 9 first flights, 7 second flights, and the rest were 9 and 10 flights. Since it was such a beautiful day
to fly, 4 Cadets actually got to fly a second flight. The aircraft used came from 4 Groups. There was one air-
craft each from Group 1, 2, 5, and 6. Everyone worked together to support the training objectives.
Many thanks to pilots Kevin Thiem, John Ovens, Scott Hamre, Dennis Morozov, Bob Salman, Frank
McConnell, Bryan Starr, and Jason Barton. Also, many thanks to the Senior Members who served as
instructors, flew the Cadets for O Flts, and helped in all ways (including buying pizza for lunch). Together,
this event was not only possible, it was very successful.
Cadet participants came from the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron (in Cartersville and Dalton), the Fulton
Composite Squadron, the Cobb Composite Squadron, the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron, and the
Dekalb Cadet Squadron.
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL MONTH
FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTIONS
APRIL 2015 PROMOTIONS
SENIOR MEMBERS
Chris McDuffie promoted to 2Lt
James Parker promoted to 2Lt
Sam Sheffield promoted to Major
CADETS
NAME PROMOTED TO
Robert Mortenson C/Amn
Jacob Schumacher C/AIC
Katie Goins C/SrA
Aaron Loya C/SrA
Chaney Waldon C/SrA
Ashley Goins C/TSgt
Mason Webb C/TSgt
Johnathan DiCara C/SMSgt
Andrea Richardson C/SMSgt
Austin Cagle C/CMSgt
Noah Livingston C/CMSgt
Noah Little Flight Commander
Parker Richardson Flight Commander
Christopher Cochran C/Capt
Angelica Schumacher C/Capt
CADET OF THE QUARTER
C/Capt Christopher Cochran
Recipient of a scholarship
from the Order of Daedalians through Civil Air Patrol
Congratulations to all. Keep up the good work!
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FOLLOWING THESE 6 STEPS CAN HELP PREPARE YOU FOR TORNADO SEASON
SHARED WITH YOU BYCAPTAIN MARCOS PALAFOX, GA129 SAFETY OFFICER
THESE SIMPLE STEPS WILL HELP YOU TO BE BETTER PREPARED IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHE.
STEP 1: Take note of your insurance carriers and policy numbers. Put all of your policy information in
one safe place. This will help you to start the claims process after a storm.
STEP 2: Do a home inventory. Take pictures of your valuables or use a video camera. And, to make it
easier, use a free Allstate Digital Locker application at digitallocker.com
STEP 3: Prepare your property. Eliminate wind hazards. Keep trees/shrubbery trimmed, cut down weak
branches/trees that could fall on your home, and replace rock or gravel landscaping material
with shredded bark. Homes that have been reinforced in critical areas suffer less damage
during a tornado.
STEP 4:
Put together an emergency kit. Stock up on bottled water, non-perishable foods, first aid
supplies, a radio, flashlights, batteries, basic tools, work gloves, lanterns, a signaling device,
such as an air horn, prescription medications, car keys, eyeglasses and cash.
STEP 5: Have an emergency plan in place.
Identify a safe room (the basement or a small, windowless interior room) to ride out the
storm.
Pick a place for your family to meet if you get separated.
STEP 6: Take caution during a storm.
To reduce the risk of injury, stay away from windows and doors.
Keep all doors/windows closed to provide more barriers between you and flying debris.
Please dont put this off. Being prepared is the most important thing you can do.
For more tornado preparation information:
Allstate.com/be-aware-and-prepare
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BACKUP, BACKUP, AND THEN BACKUP
By 2Lt Eric Richardson GA129 IT Officer
There are two types of computer users: those who have lost data, and those who will lose data. No matter
which camp you find yourself in, you should always backup your important computer files. There are many
threats to your data. These include: stolen computer, hardware failure, fire, flood, malware, viruses, and a
power surge.
At this point, most of you will poke your chest out and say, HA! I got this covered! I bought a USB drive
and backed up all my data! Im very proud of those who have taken this step, but now let me ask you some
simple questions.
1. Are you sure you backed up all of the files?
2. How often do you backup your files?
3. Are you sure that the drive you backed them up on is good?
4. Have you tested your backup by trying to recover a file from it?
5.
Did you know that all media has an expiration date?
6. Where is that drive right now?
Lets take a closer look. Are you sure you backed up all of the files? Have you backed up your family
pictures, financial documents, resume, tax forms, and your great American novel? A lot of people get their
pictures backed up, and thats about it. Of course, pictures are precious and cant be replaced if lost, but
losing important documents can ruin your day too! Take the time to inventory the files you backed up to
make sure you have everything you really need.
How often do you backup your files? Do you back them up once a month, once a week, or once a day? This
really depends on how vital your files are, and how much work youre willing to lose if the worst happens.
Take stock of how you work, and what is important to you. Then, use that information to figure out howoften you need to backup.
Are you sure that the drive you backed them up on is good? Grab the drive, plug it in, and look at the files.
Can you open them? Can you restore from that drive? You should do this often. If you need to restore a
deleted or lost file, the time to restore it is not the time when you are testing your recovery procedures!
Where is that drive right now? HA!, you say. I just plugged the drive in and it works. So, I know exactly
where it is, so there! Well, youre right; however, the big problem now is that your files are all in one
physical location. If disaster struck your computer, your backups could be lost at the same time. Now is the
time to make a third copy, and send that copy to someone else. This is what is known as the 3-2-1 rule. You
should keep 3 copies, on 2 different types of media (USB drive, tape, etc.). Also, at least one copy should bekept offsite.
The following is a valuable link about data backup:
World Backup Day
http://www.worldbackupday/com/en/
Best Practices
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For Immediate Release
April 6th, 2015
Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron to compete in National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
Cartersville, GA -Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadronannounced today its participation in the eighth season
of CyberPatriot
s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Beginning in October 2014, cadets from thesquadron out of Cartersville, GA will compete in All Service Division against similar teams across thecountry. This is the third straight year the squadron will be competing.
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspirehigh school and middle school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nations future. The program features anannual online and in-person competition, in which teams across the United States and Canada, as well as fromDepartment of Defense Dependent Schools abroad compete in a series of online rounds for a chance to earn anall-expenses-paid trip to the CyberPatriot National Finals Competition in Baltimore, MD in the spring. There,students have the opportunity to win scholarships and network with industry leaders.
"I feel it is important to train America's youth in cyber security to help them keep pace with an ever changingworld. The CyberPatriot program allows me as a coach to teach the importance of security and privacy whenusing the internet." -Coach Eric Richardson
CyberPatriot greatly benefits from the support and technical expertise of its presenting sponsor, the NorthropGrumman Foundation. Other sponsors include Cyber Diamond sponsors AT&T Federal and the AT&TFoundation, Cisco, Microsoft, USA Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of theSecretary of Defense; Cyber Gold sponsors Facebook, Rivesride Research, Splunk, Symantec, and URS; andCyber Silver sponsors the Air Force Reserve, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Leidos, MIT LincolnLaboratory, and University of Maryland University College.
More information is available at www.uscyberpatriot.org
or from the CyberPatriot staff at info@uscyberpatriot.org.
The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace educationassociation. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, andto honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we:
EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superiorworkforce to ensure U.S. national security.
ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education.
SUPPORT the Total Air Force family and promote aerospace education.
AFA has 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 100,000 members.
Visit AFA at www.afa.org.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 7 MAY SAFETY BRIEFING/PT
THURSDAY 14 MAY ES/LEADERSHIP
THURSDAY 21 MAY AEROSPACE EDUCATION
THURSDAY 28 MAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
HAPPENINGS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MAY
6 May Meeting with the United Way Allocation Committee
9 & 10 May Salute America Airshow/Paulding County Airport
16 May
Group I SAREX (GT Training with air support)
23 May Group 2 SAREX (requesting help from Group I)
30 May Group I Commanders Call
***************CPP TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY 1 JUNE****************
JUNE
6 June O Flights (primarily first powered flights)
6 June CPR/Wilderness Survival Training @ GA129
13 June First Aid Training @ GA129
13 & 14 JuneTLC
20 June Mini-SAREXCherokee County (focusaircrew qualifications)
20 June First Aid Training + GT Training @ Camp India Mike
27 June First Aid Training @ GA129
JULY
1012 July Trip to USS Yorktown
1925 July GAWG Summer Encampment
*****************I CUT TRAINING (A & B CUTS EXPIRE ON 15 AUGUST****************
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From Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP National Commander and CEO
CONGRATULATIONS TO COLONEL BARRY MELTON, COMMANDER OF SE REGION
On 7 June 2015, Colonel Melton was appointed as the Commander of the Southeast Region. He was the Vice
Commander for SER Operations from 2011 to the present, and for four years before that was Commander of the
Tennessee Wing.
Colonel Melton is a very active officer in SER, and is a current Incident Commander. He has been active both with the
glider program and with professional development, and has consistently participated as a leader at most region
activities.
Congratulations are also extended to Colonel Bedgood for completing his assignment as SER Commander in such a
distinguished manner.
CIVIL AIR PATROLUNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization to put their
planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week
prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer members answered Americas call to
national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical wartime missions.
Today, the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is a nonprofit organization
with 59,000 members nationwide who operate a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role,
performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center. CAP is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 70 lives annually.
CAPs unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief, and drug interdiction missions at
the request of federal, state, and local agencies. CAP members play a leading role in aerospace education and
serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet programs.
After WWII, on 1 July 1946, President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 which incorporated Civil Air
Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. On 26 May 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557 which
permanently established the Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force.
In 2011, CAP received the World Peace Prize and has been performing missions for America for over 72
years. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor, and teach about the
sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.
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Original paintings, drawings, and writings
remain the property of the artist, Dr. Ilana Mor.
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