FLY THE HORIZON!

Nebraska Wing Newsletter

David Plum, Colonel, Nebraska Wing Commander
Edition 1013
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"High Flight" poem

"High Flight", written by John G. Magee RAF fighter pilot
on September 3, 1941.

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Wing HQ News
Natl News
Cadet Corner
NCR News
AE Corner
Awards/Orientation
Flights
CAP New Members
Calendar Events
Important Dates, Info,
& Announcements
Safety

The Almighty Hear our prayer:

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds,-and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of-wheeled
and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor ever eagle flewAnd, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God
Submitted by Chaplain Larry

Work it out Make it Happen!

If you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to add/change anything to the
newsletter or receive it by email please email me with your info/email address and I will add
it/you to the newsletter/list! tara7pavelka@gmail.com

On Saturday, August 10th the Northeast Nebraska Composite Squadron conducted orientation flights. Six cadets
went up in a Civil Air Patrol airplane on Saturday. Each cadet got the chance to fly the plane with help from the
pilot. Cadets went up two at a time and each Orientation flight lasted about one hour and thirty minutes. They
flew from the Norfolk regional airport to Columbus or Fremont depending on the pilot. Two Civil Air Patrol pilots
were there to help the cadets. The pilots went over all the safety information before each flight.

From top left to right: Terron Mclean, Jerick Graber, Cameron Liewer, Bret Lee, Ron Robertson, Kendrick Wilson,
Shauna Robertson, Dysen Roth, Juan Parra, Kyle Young.
Pilots: LTC Darrell Nelson, Wing HQs and Col Bob Todd, NCR Commander.

NEED INFORMATION--TRY THESE 'EASY QUICK LINKS' FOR HELP

Tired of typing those long web addresses? Use these Cadet Programs quick links* in your emails and presentations to get where
you're going - fast!
capmembers.com/awards
Annual Cadet Award Information (also see specialcadetawards)
capmembers.com/cac

Cadet Advisory Councils

capmembers.com/cadetflying

Orientation Flights (also see flying)

capmembers.com/cadets

Cadet Programs

capmembers.com/cadettests

Cadet Achievement Tests and Exams (also see oats)

capmembers.com/character

Character Development Resources

capmembers.com/characterday

National Character Day

capmembers.com/civics

Civic Leadership Academy

capmembers.com/cos

Cadet Officer School

capmembers.com/cppt

Cadet Protection Policy Materials

capmembers.com/cyber

CyberPatriot

capmembers.com/curry

Help for New Cadets (also see newcadet)

capmembers.com/diamonds

Stripes to Diamonds (also see ranks)

capmembers.com/ddr

Drug Demand Reduction Program

capmembers.com/ddrcatalog

DDR Catalog

capmembers.com/ddrfunding

DDR Budget and Funding Process

capmemeres.com/ddrx

Drug Demand Reduction Excellence Activity Guide

capmembers.com/ddrgoals

DDR Goals and Objectives

capmembers.com/drill

Drill and Ceremonies Resources

capmembers.com/eaker

Eaker Award in Stripes to Diamonds

capmembers.com/earhart

Earhart Award in Stripes to Diamonds

capmembers.com/encampment

Encampment Curriculum and Resources

capmembers.com/fff

Fit for Flying Textbooks (also see fitforflying)

capmembers.com/fitforflying

Fit For Flying Textbooks (also see fff)

capmembers.com/fitness

Physical Fitness Resources

capmembers.com/flying

Orientation Flights (also see cadetflying)

capmembers.com/greatstart

Cadet Great Start

capmembers.com/haa
capmembers.com/iace

Worksheets for High Adventure Activities [in Safety]

International Air Cadet Exchange

capmembers.com/L2L

Learn to Lead Textbook Series (also see learntolead)

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EASY LINKS CONTINUED

capmembers.com/learntolead
capmembers.com/letsgoflying
capmembers.com/lgf

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Learn to Lead Textbook Series (also see L2L)
Lets Go Flying Textbooks (also see lgf)
Lets Go Flying Textbooks (also see letsgoflying)

capmembers.com/library

Cadet Programs Library

capmembers.com/mitchell
capmembers.com/ncc
capmembers.com/ncls
capmembers.com/ncsa
capmembers.com/newcadet
capmembers.com/oats
capmembers.com/padres
capmembers.com/parents

Mitchell Award in Stripes to Diamonds

National Cadet Competition
National Character & Leadership Symposium
National Cadet Special Activities (ncsas.com)
Help for New Cadets (also see curry)
Cadet Achievement Tests and Exams (also see cadettests)
Cadet Programs Parents page (also see parents)
Cadet Programs Parents page (also see padres)

capmembers.com/provinggrounds
capmembers.com/qcua
capmembers.com/ranks

Cadet Programs Proving Grounds

Quality Cadet Unit Awards
Stripes to Diamonds (also see diamonds)

capmembers.com/rcls
capmembers.com/rrla
capmembers.com/rst
capmembers.com/scholarships
capmembers.com/schools
capmembers.com/shuttlerun
capmembers.com/spaatz
capmembers.com/specialcadetawards
capmembers.com/tlc
capmembers.com/wrightbrothers

Region Cadet Leadership School

Red Ribbon Leadership Academy
Required Staff Training
CAP scholarships
Cadets at School Resources
Shuttle Run (links to a video)
Spaatz Award in Stripes to Diamonds
Annual Cadet Award Information (also see awards)
Training Leaders of Cadets Course
Wright Brothers Award in Stripes to Diamonds

*as found at http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/quick-links

Oct 2013

Nebraska Wing Members:

We are six months away from our 2014 Wing Conference and a change of Wing Commander as
Colonel David Plum nears his 4 year term ending. Where has the time gone?
The following SAVE THE DATES is the first of many informative emails forthcoming concerning
this activity. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Information given from Madeline Kennedy

18 October 2013
CAP Members,
Great news! CAP has received Air Force approval to begin normal mission operations. All types of corporate
missions have also been opened up in the Web Mission Information Reporting System (WMIRS).
For pilots: If you are planning to fly on a mission, please ensure both the mission and individual
sortie have been approved in WMIRS prior to launch.
Sincerely,
Maj Gen Chuck Carr Mr. Don Rowland
CAP National Commander CAP Chief Operating Officer

Dear CAP Member:

We need YOUR help TODAY!
1- Civil Air Patrol is one of 15 non-profit aviation organizations nominated for the 2013 Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilot's Choice grant program. The organizations, selected from hundreds of nominees, will benefit from grants of
up to $10,000. CAP is currently in FOURTH place out the FIVE organizations in the Senior Finalists category, so we
REALLY need YOUR vote and the vote of any of your family and friends to move CAP to the TOP!
Voting closes November 1, 2013 and the winning organizations will be announced in November.
Please vote for CAP to receive a Lightspeed Aviation Foundation grant to support CAPs Aerospace Education programs at
http://www.lightspeedaviationfoundation.org/content.cfm/Voting/Get-to-know-the-2013-finalists/Civil-Air-Patrol
2- CAPs K-6 Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) Program annually reaches 18-20,000 youth and their teachers
in classrooms nationwide. This program gives youth an early introduction to CAPs aerospace and cadet programs,
thus preparing the next generation of CAP cadets and adult members. The ACE uniform is a t-shirt that promotes a
sense of team pride, especially when observed by peers. These shirts are supported by donations from Lightspeed
Aviation, Air Force Association , and FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems, Inc., but, due to CAPs financial constraints, we
need additional donations from our members. Each $4 donation supports one student. Wont you consider making a
donation by November 15th of any amount to help continue to provide the ACE uniform to these students?
To make any size donation from $4 to $4,000, you can click HERE to donate using PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal
account, credit card instructions are found at that same link. You will receive an e-mail receipt for your tax-deductable
donation. If you prefer to send a check, a receipt will be mailed to you after receiving your check made payable to
CAP ACE and mailed to:
Civil Air Patrol National HQ ATTN: ACE 105 South Hansell Street Montgomery, AL 36112
For additional ACE program donation/sponsorship information, click HERE .
To find out how CAP members are mentoring ACE students and introducing them to CAP, click HERE .

CAP leader (AL WG CC) mentoring an ACE student.

Thank you,
CAP National Staff
For further information, contact ace@capnhq.gov

An ACE class in their uniforms.

CIVIL AIR PATROL FAMILY FISHING TRIP HOOKS A DDR DISCOVERY

Submitted by Maj Cindi Wachholz, CAP
Assistant Public Affairs Officer IA-001
15 August 2013
515-320-3740
cindi.wachholz@iawg.cap.gov

7 August 2013- Ft. Dodge, Iowa. The Civil Air Patrols Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDR) focuses on drug abuse
awareness, education and prevention. The training received at the Northwest Iowa Composite Squadron (NWICS), in
Ft. Dodge, Iowa, led Cadet 1st Lieutenant (C/1Lt) Jacob Lewandowski to accurately identify and report a shake
and bake meth lab.
As with many larger communities, drug abuse is not uncommon, and homemade meth labs are easy enough to create.
Most would look like discarded trash, which is also not uncommon along a river bank. On 26 July 2013, the Lewandowski family was fishing at the old Hydro-Electric Dam near their home in
Ft. Dodge. I almost dismissed the objects as nothing more than
common litter, stated C/1Lt Lewandowski, then I remembered a presentation given to my Civil Air Patrol squadron
about common drugs in our area. I immediately told my
mother that I thought I had discovered- a shake and bake
meth lab.
Captain Roger Porter, from the Fort Dodge Police DepartmentNarcotics Division, had visited the NWICS in 2012 and presented
many examples and illustrations of the drug problem in Iowa.
That presentation was part of the DDR program coordinated by Capt Jan Lewandowski, the Iowa Wing and NWICSs
Drug Demand Reduction Officer. This is a perfect example of how important the DDR Program is in our squadrons
and in our communities, said Capt Lewandowski, we were able to take the necessary steps to have this potential
hazard removed not only from our family, but also anyone who may have stumbled across it in the future.
Immediately after the discovery, the Ft. Dodge Police Department was called and Officer Jody Chansler arrived to the
scene. It was indeed a meth lab and was most likely less than 24 hours old, stated Officer Chansler. The officer
then took the time to explain each part of the evidence to both Cadet Lewandowski and his brother, Luke, also a cadet in the NWICS. We were both very happy to learn as much as we could not only for ourselves, but also because
of our roles as Cadet DDR Officer Assistants in our squadron, stated C/1Lt Lewandowski.
The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Program assists units at all levels to instill an aggressive, positive, drugfree attitude in CAP members, Air Force families, Department of Defense, civilians and school-age children through a
comprehensive program. The DDR Program promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle, encourages
youth to remain in school, focuses on drug abuse awareness, education and prevention and provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang violence.
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members
nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental
U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the
AFRCC with saving an average of 80 lives annually. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in
aerospace education and serve as mentors to nearly 27,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet
programs. CAP received the World Peace Prize in 2011 and has been performing missions for America for 71 years.
CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of
U.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.

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Senior Members of the Nebraska Wing,

The following is a memorandum from the Region Commander, Colonel Robert Todd, concerning the process for
application of the selection of a Nebraska Wing Commander...

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CAP Surveys Livestock Losses in Western S.D.

October 9, 2013
SOUTH DAKOTA At the request of the states Department of Public Safety, the South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol has
been tasked to conduct an aerial survey for livestock carcass identification on all state highway right-of-ways and I-90. This
mission is to be conducted in Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Shannon, Bennett, Jackson, Haakon,
Meade, Perkins, Corson, Ziebach, and Dewey counties.
Specifically, CAP aircrews will identify and photograph areas where livestock are obstructing roads or are in right of ways.
Currently, S.D. Wing has three aircraft conducting the survey.
The S.D. Department of Public Safety will be setting up a page where the public and media can view and download selected
mission photos. The S.D. Wing is also providing updates at its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SDWingCAP
For additional information, contact Maj. Bruce Kipp at 605.261.4507 or paa.sdwg@gmail.com or Maj. Todd Epp at
605.351.5021 or eppcap@gmail.com, or Mr. Terry Woster, DPS Public Affairs, 605-773-3178, or terry.woster@state.sd.us.
The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, with squadrons in South Dakota in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Rapid City, Pierre,
Custer and Spearfish has approximately 300 officers and cadets, six light aircraft and 17 multi-purpose vehicles. These assets
are available to federal, state and county governments, emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform
search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and counter-drug missions. For more information on SD CAP visit the wings website at http://sdcap.us and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SDWingCAP. For
general information on CAP visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com.

Survey of dead livestock along state highways continues...

October 10, 2013
SOUTH DAKOTA CAPs South Dakota Wing aircraft again took to the skies to resume their survey over the highways in western
South Dakota that were hard hit by last weekends snowstorm.
CAP aircrews are pinpointing locations where dead livestock are obstructing state highways or are in highway right-of-ways. This
information is relayed to the states Department of Public Safety so that crews can be sent to remove the carcasses. This mission, which began Tuesday, will continue through today and possibly longer depending on the extent of the area the SDWG aircrews can cover and the weather conditions.
In addition, South Dakota Wing has received a mission from Pennington Countys Office of Emergency Management to survey
the countys roads and rights-of-way in the northern part of the county for deceased livestock so that crews can be sent to remove those carcasses.
Aerial photos of deceased livestock spotted by CAP aircrews along state highway rights-of-way are posted on the DPS website
at: http://dps.sd.gov/emergency_services/emergency_management/deceasedlivestock.aspx . For additional information, contact Maj. Todd Epp at 605.351.5021 or eppcap@gmail.com, or Mr. Terry Woster, DPS Public Affairs, 605-773-3178, or
terry.woster@state.sd.us.
The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, with squadrons in South Dakota in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Rapid City, Pierre, Custer
and Spearfish has approximately 300 officers and cadets, six light aircraft and 17 multi-purpose vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state and county governments, emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and
rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and counter-drug missions. For more information on SD CAP
visit the wings website at http://sdcap.us and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SDWingCAP. For general information on CAP visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com.
From CAPVolunteerNow.com

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Minnesota 934th USAF Reserve Family Day, Fort Snelling and St Paul Squadrons
Wednesday,
28 August 2013 19:33
Minnesota 934th
USAF Reserve Family
The
was
my contribution
to the day's events at the 934th USAF Reserve Family Day. As the host and organizer of
Day,BD5
Fort
Snelling
and
the car show for the event, I included the BD5 as my "entry." The Civil Air Patrol folks from the Fort Snelling and St
Paul Squadron assisted manning the aircraft, rotating about throughout about every half hour or so. Coloring books
and gliders were handed out to all the kids who visited the plane, which gave others an opportunity to talk to the
parents about the benefits and missions of Civil Air Patrol.
Rough guess of 2100 people were served meals that day.
Col Tom Theis

C/Margo Bruhn, assisting a family member of a cadet (just above the canopy)
from the 130th Squadron.

C/Josh Eckelberry (left) and Kolyn Vang (right) assist one of the Reservists' kids out of the
cockpit after having an opportunity to "fire up" the engine.

Info from NCR Website

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S.D. CAP searches for stranded hunters in the Black Hills

October 9, 2013
SOUTH DAKOTA The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol has initiated an aerial search for hunters who may
be stranded in the Black Hills after the recent severe snowstorm. The Department of Game, Fish and Parks requested the search after receiving numerous reports of stranded hunters.
CAP aircraft will fly north of Highway 36 and 16A - from Highway 79 to the Wyoming border. This is the primary elk
hunting area and the area that received the most snow. Special GPS gear on CAP aircraft will allow the aircrew to
radio a precise location to SDGFP personnel on the ground so they can reach those stranded.
The state Department of Public Safety has requested CAP search for animal carcasses along all State Highway rightof-ways and I-90. This airborne mission is to be carried out in the counties of Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Fall River, Shannon, Bennett, Jackson, Haakon, Meade, Perkins, Corson, Ziebach, and Dewey.
Initially, CAP aircraft based in Spearfish and Rapid City will take to the air to begin the two missions. CAP units
across the state have been put on alert should the missions need additional aircraft, more aircrews, ground search
teams or mission support staff.
The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, with squadrons in South Dakota in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Rapid City,
Pierre, Custer and Spearfish has approximately 300 officers and cadets, six light aircraft and 17 multi-purpose vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state and county governments, emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and
counter-drug missions. For more information on SD CAP visit the wings website at http://sdcap.us and Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/SDWingCAP. For general information on CAP visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or
www.capvolunteernow.com.

From CAPVolunteerNow.com
Pics from Google Images CAP

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We would be excited to have members attend the Region Staff College being held at KS WG HQ in Salina from 27 December
2013-1 January 2014. We have options for billeting and meals that are explained on the flyer. Members who have completed Level III are encouraged to consider attending so they can complete a requirement for Level IV. Members who are
interested in serving on staff should also contact me about opportunities that are available. (Contact info on bottom left of
flyer.) Staff members will report on the 26th. Cost for this activity is $100.
Thank you! Regena Aye, Col, CAP Director, North Central Region Staff College

We will accept late applicants on a space available basis but the priority deadline would be December 1.

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It is That Time of the Year Again!

The month of October is a great opportunity for CAP cadets to give each one of their teachers the Aerospace
Education Excellence (AEX) Award Program for America's Schools brochure. This is a National Standardsbased education program that begins November 1. To participate in the program, public, private, and home
schoolers must sign up before October 31, 2013. Go to www.capmembers.com and click to your left on the
Aerospace Education link. Scroll down to the blue shaded boxes and click on the second one, AEX Award Program for Educators. This will give you the process of what and how to do to participate and complete the program. Any questions please contact Bev Talbott at ltcolonelbtalbott@gmail.com.
A.E.O.s & Unit Commanders
The third quarter aerospace education quarterly reports were due the end of September. Please take the
time to mail (or email) your third quarterly report to the wing director of aerospace education. Thanks so
much, Kelley McKay from the 155th Squadron for being the first to send me their third quarterly report. I
really appreciate it!
Visit the National Museum of the USAF!
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Officials Launch Virtual Tour Museum officials launched a free
museum tour podcast on their website so visitors have access to a wealth of information as they tour the museum. The podcast, available at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil , acts as a virtual tour when visitors are exploring the application on a computer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The month of October starts the beginning of parent-teacher conferences. Surprise your teacher by explaining
what CAP can do for teachers! There is the AEX Award Program (listed above) and the TOP Flights. For information on TOP Flights go to www.capmembers.com, click on Aerospace Education Link, scroll down to the blue
shaded boxes and click on TOP Flights. There is even a handbook that can be copied and the flyer information
at the beginning of the handbook can be given to educators. You can copy and paste the following link into
your web browser. http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/TOP_Flights_handbook_2011_C9BD0315A6B7B.pdf
Just announced from National Headquarters!
www.nasa.gov - View NASA's inspirational video featuring the International Space Station and its crews set to
the song "World" by recording artists Five for Fighting. The video features imagery of both the space station
and the space shuttles that have served as the workhorses of space station construction and resupply. It uses
selections from orbit as well as Earth-bound training and launch activities to communicate the importance of
space exploration and its benefits for future generations.
(Check out the Because It Flew lesson plans for grades 4-12.)

Information from Lt. Col. Bev Talbott &

1st Lt. Tara Pavelka

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Awards:
Gill Robb Wilson Award Level 5
Lt. Col Karl Eisbach
Lt Col Jason Johnsen
Lt Col Jeff Michalski
Paul Garber Award Level 4
Maj David N Kaplan
Grober Loening Award Level 3
Lt Col David G Smith
Benjamin ODavis Award Level 2
Capt Howard Hugh Deever
Level 1
SM Rachel A Morse
SM Jeffrie Ryan Miller
SM William James Corkle
SM Jeremiah R Dawson
Gen Billy Mitchell Award
Cadet Kendrick N Smith
Yeager Award
Maj Roger G Wess
Maj Lloyd L Burge
SM Jeremiah R Dawson
Amelia Earhart Award
Cadet Connor R Ullom

Cadet Orientation:

Cadet Orientation Cont:

May to September
Offutt Sq.
Tiano E Caraballo-Garcia
Dylan Q Dostal
Gabe J Kump-Schleig
Emily E Schmidt
Jesse B Schrack
Caleb J Schuhmacher
Thomas R Williams
Columbus Sq.
Mitchell H Thelen
Pedro A Villa
Fremont Sq.
Elliott J Lund
Hunter H Nuss
Austin J Perez
Tyler D Reese
Zachary T Robertson
Alex j Strong
Omaha Composite Sq.
Jacob D carter
Ethan L Copple
Joseph Z Jeffrey
Brandon F Marquez
Daniel S Mulder
Michael J Pineda
Sara E Pineda
Ty C Sarvis
Isaac Swartzfeger
Mark D Veeneman

May to September
155th Composite Sq.
Emily K Delka
Derrick I Hall
Drew D Jerred
Colson W Jerred
Jayden L Knaub
Gustavo A Preciado
Alejandra A Preciado
Austin D White
Ian M White
NE Nebraska Sq.
Jerick O Graber
Cameron J Liewer
Terron O McLean
Juan M Parra
Shauna K Robertson
Dysen L Roth
Kendric W Wilson
Kyle J Young
Sandhills Sq.
Ryan M Oliver
99th Pursuit Sq.
Goa N Dat
Colin McKoy
Jashawn T Payne
Maleek J Rowan
Gage County Sq.
Madelyn R Jackson
Colin D Mueller
Joseph B Pinkerton

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NEW CAP MEMBERS:

NE HeadquartersLt Col Larry Biederman
OffuttCadet Joshua A Bianchi
Cadet Genevieve M Broom
C/Amn James R Knights
SM Jeffrie Ryan Miller
C/A1C Emily E Schmidt
C/Amn Thomas R Williams
ColumbusCadet Mason N Buttaro
C/Amn Mitchell H Thelen
Fremont2nd Lt Scott A Bean
1st Lt Laine D Carstensen
Cadet Christian J M Green
Cadet Elliott J Lund
Cadet Hunter H Nuss
Cadet Austin J Perez
C/A1C Tyler D Reese
SM Gwendolyn A Showers
C/Amn Kameron I Sorensen
C/Amn Alex J Strong
SM Brett M Vance
Omaha CompositeSM Jennifer L Coover
Cadet John E Harkendorff
C/Amn Mason M Koenig
C/Amn Chris A Kolkman
Cadet Brandon F Marquez
Cadet Lauren F Muckey
C/A1C Michael J Pineda
Cadet Sara E Pineda
Cadet Jaden J Stein
155th Sq.C/Amn John T Boes
SM Lisa J Compton
C/Amn Emily K Delka
C/Amn Justin M Hullman

NEW CAP MEMBERS:

NE NebraskaCadet Benjamin L Bjorklund
Cadet Fox B Kubes
Cadet Aaron M Lohrberg
Cadet Juan M Parra
SM Ronald E Robertson
Cadet Hayden P Rucker
SandhillsSM Jim A Wright
99th PursuitCadet Timothy A Buckmore
Lee BirdCadet Seth J Bargell
Cadet Jacob M Staats
Cadet Devon J Stethem
Tri-CitiesSM Andrew J Benson
Gage Co.SM William James Corkle
SM Jeremiah R Dawson
KimballCadet Shawn A Allen-Van Pelt
SM Daria Anderson-Faden
Cadet Tristen T Cook
Cadet Grant J Hickman
Cadet Deborah A Marrow
Cadet Dawnna J Merryfield
Cadet James S Merryfield
Cadet Jessica E Ross
Cadet Tayloe J Terrill
SM Travis Terrill
LegislativeMaj Sara Howard

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CLC
Location: Camp Ashland, Bldg 407
Date: 26 OCT 13 0800-1700
Pre-requisites: completed level 1 and SLS course.
CAPF 17 required to attend.
Billeting information, food items, and schedule will
be announced and sent out at a later date.
New Format-attend to critique & those that need for
level III and to promote in rank.
Contact: Any questions or concerns please contact
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Michalski or Lt. Col. Dennis Curtis at
jmichalski25@hotmail.com or
denniscurtis1@cox.net.

Nebraska Wing Conference

Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE
Date: 21-23 March 2014
More Info to come!

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October B-Days
Lt Col Don Palmer
Capt Frederic Meier
Lt Col Dave Halperin
Lt Col Melissa Plum

October Dates:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
7 - Child Health Day
8 - US National Childrens Day
14 - Columbus Day
19 - Sweetest Day
24 - United Nations Day
27 - Mother In-Law Day
31 - Halloween

Reminder:
PLEASE, PLEASE change your
email if it is not correct in
eServices!!!
It is very important to keep
your email address updated in
eServices. To check or update
your info, go to the Review/
Edit my Info link at the top of
the eServices homepage.
Please keep physical
address updated also.

Regulation/Pamphlet/Form Changes:
-CAPR 123-1, 31 DEC 12, Civil Air Patrol Inspector General Program (Includes Change 1, 25 SEPT 13)
The only change is to paragraph 6g(2):
(2) Commanders, vice commanders, chiefs of staff or those serving in any other command staff position will
serve as inspectors general, assistant inspectors general or investigating officers. Command staff
members may serve as inspectors on inspection teams.
-CAPR174-1, 26 DEC 12, Property Management & Accountability (Includes Change 1, 30 SEPT 13)
-CAPR 70-1, 1 OCT 13, Civil Air Patrol Acquisition Regulation

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-Maj Gen Chuck Carr launched a blog today, which he will use to discuss major CAP events as well as his vision for our organization. The blog is posted on www.capmembers.com.
Ready access is available at this link: http://www.capmembers.com/national_commanders_blog/
Please everyone use the share feature on the footer of the page to give the Commanders Blog maximum social media exposure.
Julie DeBardelaben, Deputy Director, Public Affairs
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
-LTC Les Olsen, Sandhills Composite Sq Commanders wife and CAP member, Alva, recently underwent heart
surgery and is now recuperating at home. Send your best wishes for a speedy recovery for her to Les at
noele10@hotmail.com.
-CONGRATULATIONS, GRANT RECIPIENTS!

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CAP Policy of Non-Discrimination:

It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any CAP
program or activity on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly handicap). It is CAP policy that no applicant
meeting the CAPs minimum age requirements will be denied membership in CAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or
disability (formerly handicap).

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Autumn holidays like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children of all ages, who can
dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, enjoy fall fruits and vegetables, and eat yummy treats. These
celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on
safety.
Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of
treats you eat.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and
don't run from house to house.
Always test make-upin a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and
eye irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay
safe.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark
houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
Information from www.cdc.gov