Volume 8, Issue 3 “Progress through Leadership” March 2010

In This Issue
Command Staff 2
News

Chaplain’s Corner 3

Safety Tips 4

Wm. Rogers 5
Memorial Senior
Squadron 104
Aerospace 6
Education
Professional 7
Development
Ground Team 8
Training
SHCS 301 and 9
FLCS 356

DVCS 302 Rocketry 10

Event

AZWG Promotions 11

Upcoming Events 12

Office of Public Affairs

1Lt Rob Davidson Maj J. Brandon Masangcay
Wing PAO Assistant Wing PAO
WingTips Editor-in-Chief
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Command Staff News

Lt Col Brian N. Ready
Vice Commander
Arizona Wing

March Madness is not just for College Basketball

The thought of March Madness usually brings images of the college basketball champion-
ship tournament’s sweet sixteen and final four. I also think Arizona Wing has it’s own ver-
sion. March is the time of the year when we start to recover from the Arizona winters.
While some of the Squadrons in Northern Arizona remain buried in snow, others are
warming up to one of the finest times of the year to be outside in our Great State. It
seems every weekend is packed with outstanding opportunities for all CAP members.

The month started with Commanders Call on the first weekend, a weekend long training
session for our Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, an Operational Exer-
cise (OPEX) and all culminating with one of the largest fund raising opportunities of the
year.

Arizona Wing has a fantastic opportunity this year to raise funds for cadet encampment
and other programs while supporting our troops at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s
Aerospace and Arizona Days air show March 20-21. Major Ryan Glass is the project offi-
cer for this event and I am sure he can use all the help he can get. Join Major Glass and
his team raise money for Arizona Wing, support the Air Force, our troops and watch an
outstanding air show highlighted by the Air Force Thunderbirds, all while spending time
the beautiful Arizona spring. How could it get any better?

Pilots, if you are still in possession of a paper FAA pilot certificate they are no longer valid
after March 31, 2010. After this date you must have the new plastic double-sided version
to exercise your pilot privileges. Direction for replacing your paper certificate can be
found on the FAA website or from your Unit Standards and Evaluation Officer.

To all our members and their families, the Arizona Wing Command Staff thanks you for
your commitment, dedication and support. It is your efforts which make our program out-
standing.

Happy Spring!
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Faith and Begorrah, me Great Grandmother Kelley reminds me the day is

fast approaching when almost everybody finds an excuse to wear Green.
That would be March 17th which is known as St. Paddy’s Day.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the
anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day
as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, which
falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the
morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat
were waived and people would dance, drink and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon
and cabbage.

Also in March, Daylight Savings Time begins on the 14th, the first Day of Spring is the 20th,
Palm Sunday is the 28th and Passover begins on the 30th. And, we will also quite likely be
hearing all the news and changes resulting from the National Board meeting and conference.
It is imperative that we all be patient and NOT listen to rumors and second guesses. Our
Commander and staff will get the word out to all of us as soon as they see how it will affect
Arizona Wing and subordinate units.

The arrival of Spring is frequently a time of house cleaning, cleaning out the debris of Winter
and preparing for the arrival of a fresh new Summer. It is also a good time for each one of us
to do a mental, Physical and spiritual house cleaning :

◊
Make a list of anything you've been procrastinating over, and ask yourself why you
have been putting it off. What can you tackle and what can you let go of ?

◊ Stop worrying. There is nothing constructive about worrying - it won't help you
avoid the outcome you're worrying about and it'll destroy your ability to enjoy the
present. Focus your energy on what you'd like to happen instead.

◊ Follow through on promises and commitments. When you've said you'll do some-
thing but you keep putting it on the long finger, it drains you of energy.

◊ Let go of anger and forgive. When somebody hurts you badly, it's a normal response
to feel anger, and to not want to forgive. Maybe the other person doesn't deserve
forgiveness, but don't you deserve to move on and leave the pain behind?

◊ Say no to people and activities that drag you down. Instead, surround yourself with
people who uplift you and do things that make you feel great!
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Safety Tip
by
Lt Col Daniel F. Myers
AZWG Safety Officer

DEHYDRATION, A YEAR-ROUND PROBLEM

Our dry, relatively cool, October through March climate in Arizona is deceptive regarding
dehydration. We usually associate this phenomenon with warm weather activity during the
summer months. However, illness, including fever or any physical activity can cause water
evaporation through the skin in order to cool the body. In fact, low humidity or windy conditions can
accelerate water loss.

Dehydration symptoms include:

• Thirst
• Dry skin or mouth
• Fatigue or sluggishness
• Light headedness
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Increased heart rate and breathing

According to the CAP Sentinel: “Mild dehydration can be corrected by drinking proper
fluids…..water…and sports drinks like Gatorade can restore bodily fluids. It can be prevented by
drinking enough water to satisfy …..thirst, and a little extra if….a fever, upset stomach, or
involvement in physical activity. Fluids to avoid are sodas, and surgery drinks like sweet tea, fruit
punches, lemonade, power and energy drinks.”

SAFETY SURVEY RESULTS

Our thanks to all who participated in the Annual Safety Survey.

Much improvement was noted. However, we need continued emphasis in the following areas:
• Operation CAPSAFE. This is the monthly safety improvement suggestion program located
onthe left side of E Service.

• Bulletin Boards. Another means of communicating the safety message. Units without perma-
nent meeting areas may fulfill this requirement with portable safety bulletin boards.

• Mishaps as reported through the Form 78 trended up in 2009. We need more emphasis on ca-
det safety to include proper nighttime lighting and hydration during activates. Aircraft ground
safety is a continuing need area. Make sure enough personnel are available and used for move-
ment in and out of covered shelters/hangars.
ZERO MISHAPS IS OUR GOAL

STAY SAFE!
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Aerospace Education
Arizona Wing Becomes
Involved with Area High
Schools
Article by:
Maj Phil Hubacek, AZWG DDAE

Through the AZ Wing Aerospace Education staff, CAP has recently established a relationship with
Phoenix area high schools that are initiating a new education enhancement program called Center for
Research, Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST). With Paradise Valley High School as the
physical location of the new curriculum, the program is drawing highly motivated students from three
other valley high schools that begin the four year program in August, 2010.

The CREST program was envisioned by Paradise Valley High School to provide a focused, structured,
and rigorous 4-year curriculum to academically qualified and technically inclined students. Once
achieving enrollment, students will choose specialization in one of three technical areas of education:
Biotechnology – Research and Development, Biotechnology – Sustainability, and Engineering. During
their courses of study the students will work with faculty and professionals in a project-based learning
environment with emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Beginning in
August, the program will add approximately 120 new students per year until the maximum of 400
participants is reached.

Along with The Foundation for Public Education and Quantum Engineering Group, CAP has signed on
as a “Foundation” and “Industry” partner with CREST. We have volunteered to share the aerospace
education publications and experience resources of our organization with the students and faculty in the
program. The extent of CAP’s involvement is still being determined through ongoing program steering
committee meetings, but the goals of the program are in line with CAP’s External AE Mission of
presenting aerospace education to the public through academic programs within the educational sys-
tems. More information about this partnership will be shared as the program and roles evolve.

For more information about the CREST program, see the link:
http://cmweb.pvschools.net/pvhscrestweb/
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Professional Development
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Ground Team Training

Article and Photos submitted by
Maj Michael Hoaz

The Arizona Wing was privileged to have several ground team exercises and training oppor-
tunities over the past month.

Group IV held an extensive training weekend at Luke AFB on 29-31 JAN. SSgt. Kittleson,
Squadron 356 ES Officer, led the way with several instructors. ICS classes were held to as-
sist new members in taking the tests online. Participants engaged in several activities, includ-
ing ELT search, map, compass and other Ground Team 2 and 3 skills.

CAP members that participated in the training bivouacked on the northwest side of the base.
The team ate at the dining facilities and held class both indoors and out.

Squadron 308 held an ELT academy on 13 FEB at Glendale Airport. Both seniors and ca-
dets learned to use the Direction Finding (DF) sticks. Several exercises let the group gain
proficiency with the units.

Finally, the Ground Team 3 and Urban Direction Finding (UDF) teams put their newly found
skills to work at the funded OPEX on 20 at Deer Valley Mission Base. The team was tasked
with finding a practice beacon in the morning, and ended up chasing an actual beacon that
afternoon. The team traced the beacon to the southwest portion of the valley. The CAP
ground team that was dispatched to Gila Bend to work with Air Ops was in the vicinity and
turned off the beacon at a wrecked aircraft holding pen near 27th Ave. and Buckeye.

If you are interested in ground team activities, please talk to your squadron ES Officer or
Commander. Training such as this takes place every month throughout the state!
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Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301

Cadet Change of Command
Article and Photo submitted by:
Sgt John Horne, SHCS 301 PAO

C/SMSgt Jairus Nero (left) relinquishes command to

C/CMSgt Chase Brant (right). Guidon C/SMSgt Jacob
Ellegde (center) stands at attention.

In February 2010, Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 had a Change of Command
ceremony for its cadet commander. C/SMSgt Jairus Nero transferred command of the
flight of cadets to C/CMSgt Chase Brant. The outgoing cadet commander and incoming
cadet commander have both been members of SHCS 301 for a number of years.

In 2010 Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 will celebrate its 65th Anniversary. The
squadron was originally based in a government surplus Quonset Hut located at Sky
Harbor Airport in 1945, then a building built by Navy SeaBees in the 1970s. After several
location changes within the airport grounds over the years the squadron is presently
based at the Arizona Air National Guard Base at the airport.

Frank Luke Jr. Cadet Squadron 356

Present Colors at Mariners Home Opener
Submitted by 1Lt Cesar Lora, FLCS 356/CC

Peoria Az- Well Baseball fans, the spring training season is finally here, and the Frank Luke Jr.Cadet Squad-
ron 356 color guard team was in the house, to help get the season started. The color guard team presented
the colors at the Mariners spring training home opener, on Wednesday 03 March 2010. The Mariners opened
their spring training season with game Vs the Giants. The game was played at the Peoria Sports Complex.
Spring Training home to both the Mariners and Padres.

The following color guard team members made the presentation, C/A1c Andrew Martinez, C/A1c Steven
Lacey, C/SSgt Matthew Cardona and C/SrA Gustavo Silva, the team was escorted by 1st Lt. Cesar Lora. Lt.
Lora stated that he was very happy with the performance of the color guard team; C/A1c Andrew Martinez did
a great job of leading the color guard team.
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Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302

Cadets Spend Day at
Arizona High Power Rocketry Association
Article and Photo submitted by
C/SSgt Anthony Costable, DVCS 302 C/PAO

On February 28th, Cadets from the Squadron 302 Model Rocketry class spent a day
learning the basics of high power rocketry at the Spring Launch of the Arizona High
Power Rocketry Association (AHPRA). All nine Cadets from the Model Rocketry class
were in attendance and were led by C/SMSgt. Tanner Matheny, who is the Cadet in-
structor for the course. Senior Members present were 2Lt. Matthew Costabile, AEO
and 1Lt Mike Matteson.

Cadets met at the 302 Squadron building at 0700 Sunday morning even though it was
raining heavily. On the way to the launch field, the group was delayed by a river that
flooded over the country road that led to the site. After waiting over an hour to cross
safely, everyone arrived at the launch field by 1100 hrs only to find that launches were
delayed due to the weather. While waiting, Cadets built a working shelter area that
doubled as an outdoor classroom with lessons on model rocketry led by C/SMSgt.
Matheny.

The weather cleared in the afternoon and the group was able to see the launches
of some really large and powerful rockets. Cadets had an opportunity to assist an AH-
PRA member disassemble his 16ft. tall rocket after a successful 6700 ft. flight on a
home-built "M" class motor. This was an a great trip even with the weather and we
hope to have an opportunity to visit the AHPRA group again to see the launch of even
larger rockets.
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Arizona Wing
David B. Mickle, Sq. 313
David L. Gregor, Sq. 308
Fidelia C. Newell, Group IV
Ivan Manoogian, Sq. 314
Ron Smith, Sq. 314
Cindy Beck, Sq. 314
Marcella J. Hall, Sq. 501
Jerard P. Hoff, Sq. 302
Paul D. McIntosh, Sq. 302
Joshua M. Morrison, Sq. 302
John T. Mullen, III, Sq. 308
Trenton W. Stokes, Sq. 302
Kyle A. Corales, Sq. 302
William R. Meade, Sq. 302
Volume 8, Issue 3
Promotions
Joshua La Foy, Sq. 209
Tanner C. Matheny, Sq. 302
Shad A. Melvoin, Sq. 305
Brandon M. Hughes, Sq. 310
Bryant R. McArdle, Sq. 501
Daniel M. Pida, Sq. 501
Adam M. Spanier, Sq. 106
Jesse J. Starkey, Sq. 106
William J. Mitchell, Sq. 501
Skylar S. Willson, Sq. 302
Randy Brierly, Sq. 304
Paul D. Hein, Sq. 105
Zackary Hoover, Sq. 105
Noah M . Wenger, Sq. 201
Ryan P. Anderson, Sq. 501
Bethany Cathcart, Sq. 205
Steven A. Fulkerson, Sq. 106
Christopher Gould, Sq. 209
Cora Scholz, Sq. 304
Colin K. Skoog, Sq. 302
Charles A. Braden, Sq. 508
Jeremy W.Emery, Sq. 201
Rosario A. Delsorbo, Sq. 302
Johnathan Hinchliffe, Sq. 304
Andrew T. Miller, Sq. 310
Andre D. Popovic, Sq. 310
Matthew A. Schirmers, Sq. 302
Forrest Benson, Sq. 304
Chris Brown, Sq. 101
Ryker Gillespie, Sq. 316
Zachary Harney, Sq. 209
Sean J. Kolder, Sq. 316
Cleveland Mitchell, Sq. 310
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Upcoming Events
March 2010

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AZWG HQ Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ

AZ WG LST [18:30-21:30] [06:30 PM- [08:00 AM-
CERT ACHIVE- Meeting 09:30 PM] 05:00 PM]
MENT DUE NTL Squadron 304 Group 2 SUI
HQ SE Meeting
AZWG HQ
AZWG HQ [08:00 AM-
Group 2 SUI 05:00 PM]
Worksheet Due ICS/EOC Inter-
face Course

AZWG HQ
[09:00 AM-
04:00 PM] AZ
Wing Com-
manders Call
and Staff Meet-
ing
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ

[18:30-21:30] [06:30 PM- Individual Cri-
Meeting 09:30 PM] sis Interven-
Squadron 304 tion/Peer Sup-
Meeting port Class

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AZWG HQ Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ

Individual Crisis [18:30-21:30] [06:30 PM- AZ Wing Opex
Interven- Meeting 09:30 PM]
tion/Peer Sup- Squadron 304 AZWG HQ
port Class Meeting [09:00 AM-
01:00 PM]
SAFETY STAFF
ASSISTANCE
VISIT- SQ 310
& SQ 314
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ

[18:30-21:30] [06:30 PM- [09:00 AM-
Meeting 09:30 PM] 01:00 AM]
Squadron 304 SAFETY STAFF
Meeting ASSISTANCE
VISIT SQ 501
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

AZWG HQ Sq 305
Sqn 212 SUI [18:30-21:30]
Worksheet Due Meeting