Volume 7, Issue 12 “Progress through Leadership” December 2009

In This Issue
Commander’s Desk 2
Chaplain’s Corner 3
Safety Tip 4

IG Tips 5

Fly-A-Teacher 6

AOPA Safety 7
Award
Cadet News: WCS 8
304 Cyber Patriot II
CAP Leads to 9
Prestigious Paths

AZWG Promotions 10

Officer Awards 11

A CAP Christmas 12

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Wing Commander’s Desk

Col John M. Eggen
Arizona Wing

PRINCETON, NJ --Despite the fact that only a little more than 80% of Americans identify
with a Christian faith, 93% of those interviewed in a recent USA Today/Gallup poll
indicate that they celebrate Christmas. Remarkably in this time of economic turmoil,
slightly more Americans say this Christmas will be happier than in prior years than say it
will be less happy….

It is clear that the majority of the "less happy" group say they feel this way because
of the bad economy or their own personal financial situations, as might be expected. The
rest say they will be less happy because of events relating to their personal lives…

On the positive side of the equation, Americans who say they will be happier than
in prior Christmases explain their buoyancy with a variety of cheery and heartwarming
explanations… This group cites family, friends, health, and religion as reasons for being
relatively upbeat.

I am not surprised by the results of this poll but I am heartened to know that maybe
we can return the meaning of the day to the celebration of the birth of Christ, time to
share with family and to give to others in our community that need our help.

Peace and joy to all of you.

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Can anyone out there remember a time when Christmas wasn’t about maxing out your
plastic or emptying your reserves to the point you will need six month to get out of debt?
Christmas used to be a time spent with family and friends and maybe exchange some
small gifts.

In actuality Christmas is the church’s celebration of the supreme mystery that the holy and
almighty God took on human flesh and was born in this world of the Virgin Mary. Christ-
mas is the season where Christians everywhere give thanks to God for the birth of His
Son Jesus Christ.

The word Christmas comes from the Old English Christes Maesse (Christ Mass) which is
the name of the service of Holy Communion that commemorates Christ’s birth. Other fa-
miliar names in other languages are; Navidad (Spanish), Noel (French), Natale (Italian),
and Natal (Portugese), which are derived from Dies Natalis, Latin for “Day of Birth”.
Christmas is not a Jewish holiday, nor is it a holiday for many other religions (Islam, Non-
religious, Hindu, Buddhism, Sikhism, Baha’i, Shinto, and many others). But, many Jews
and some others with small children participate to keep their children from feeling left out
of the aggressively marketed “Christmas Season”. Most Jews, even highly assimilated
ones, are uncomfortable about Christmas. They don’t particularly want to celebrate it, but
there is enormous social pressure to participate whether they want to or not.
Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population and has become a secular,
cultural celebration by many non-Christians because gift giving and other aspects of the
holiday involve heightened economic activity of both. Christmas has become a major
even for many retailers and manufacturers.

Modern customs of the holiday include gift giving, church celebrations, the exchange of
Christmas cards, the display of various decorations, including the crèche or a nativity
scene, decorated Christmas trees, outdoor lights, mistletoe and holly. Santa is generally
believed to be a juncture of Father Christmas (the name used in many English speaking
countries) and Saint Nichols (a Christian bishop of the fourth century) and is a mythologi-
cal figure associated with bringing gifts at Christmas for children. His modern appearance
is thought to have originated in 19th century media, while the Christmas tree seems to
have originated in medieval Germany and brought to the New World by immigrants.
So, as you manage to wend your way through the Christian holiday turned into a simulta-
neous sales race, party marathon, and mindless overeating (and perhaps drinking), stop a
moment and be thankful that we have all this, and pray for those that don’t.
Merry Christmas!
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Safety Tip
by
Lt Col Daniel F. Myers
AZWG Safety Officer

As autumn fades and winter is on the horizon, a few thoughts about cold weather.

Whether on the ground or in the air, dress for the most severe weather element you might encoun-
ter. For example, if planning an overnight FTX for the Flagstaff area or a flight to the high country,
dress for a much cooler environment to include boots, heavy socks, gloves/mittens, headgear, coat,
trousers and scarf. A ski mask is not a bad idea. Stay warm and seek medical help ASAP if hypo-
thermia and or frostbite is suspected.

When the body is cold, it tries to generate heat by shivering – it’s trying to warm itself. When hypo-
thermia sets in, the shivering stops as the body temperature drops below 95 degrees F. Other signs
to look out for: disorientation and irregular heartbeat.

A few tips for pilots:

1. Fill your fuel tanks as soon as possible after landing to prevent water in the fuel from condensing
and freezing. (If not using a heated hangar at high elevation airports during overnight stops.)
2. Always remove all frost and snow accumulations from all flight surfaces. Beware of melt water
that can enter hinges or pitot tube, or pitot tube static system.
3. Never let deicing fluids enter the pitot-static system.
4. An aircraft parked outside will benefit from approved covers and baffles.
5. Make sure your CO detectors are current and monitor for the effects of carbon monoxide such as
headache and sleepiness. If CO is detected, shut off cabin heat, open vents and windows and land
ASAP.
6. During decents, use power, to prevent shock cooling of the engine, carb heat as recommended by
the manufacturer and adjust cowl flaps accordingly- usually in the closed position.
7. Watch out for black ice and check your brakes. Taxi slowly.
8. Add sensible cold weather survival gear to the cockpit. Plan your clothing as if you will have to
walk several miles across open country.

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We all enjoy the Holiday Season provided we and our loved ones stay safe.
1. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
2. Keep candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
3. Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor
or outdoor use, but not for both..
4. Beware when placing outdoor lights and decorations. Make sure the ladder has sufficient height,
the roof is dry and appropriate shoes are worn. Avoid slick soles.
5. Remember unique safety issues for small children and pets. Supervise around holiday decora-
tions.
6. Avoid adverse weather if driving – or flying general aviation aircraft. Plan rest stops.
7. Use a designated driver if you drink alcoholic beverages.

HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY HOLIDAY AND A VERY PROSPEROUS, SAFE 2010!

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Inspector General’s
Tips
By
CCMSgt John Lindsey, AZWG IG

Hidden Talent in your Unit??

How many commanders/personnel officers know or use members who are military or ex-
military NCOs but don't wish to be considered for CAP officer grades??

These NCOs by virtue of their earned grade have demonstrated capabilities to include
those listed below to name a few, but not limited to:

-Stability.
-Professional mentoring to both seniors and cadets.
-Posses understanding of Air Force, CAP standards and customs and courtesies.
-Adhere to safety practices.
-Ensure accountability of property.
-Counsel and correct inappropriate behavior.

Greater use of all NCOs active and retired, will make your job easier provided you give the
NCO the necessary authority to carry out their responsibilities you have gave them.
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Aerospace Education:
Arizona Wing "Fly A Teacher" Program
Advances With Aid of Air Force
Association
Article by Lt Col A. Pete Feltz, AZWG DAE

On November 23,2009 We flew our first teacher in the Fly-A-Teacher program. The Luke
Air Force Association (AFA) provided a membership in the CAP AEM program to their
teacher of the year, Joanne, Henning, from the Madison School District. Lt Col Rick
Amundsen, Goodyear squadron check pilot, flew Joanne in our newest C182T. She abso-
lutely enjoyed the flight and promises to promote the flight and CAP at her school and also
the Middle school.

CAP & AFA has an agreement where the AFA will pay 50% of the AEM membership fee. In
Tucson, the AFA and CAP had a joint meeting to promote the "Fly-a-Teacher" program
which resulted in eight teachers joining as AEMs. Bob Anderson, the AEO at Sqn. 104 is
working to arrange for the flights in Tucson and Sierra Vista for these eight teachers. The
AFA did pay 50% of the AEM fees and they are members. Lat year the Arizona Wing had 8
AEMs, as a result of these efforts, we now have 20 AEMs.

Pictured above: L to R, Harry Bailey, Arizona State AFA President; Lt Col Rick Amundsen,
Sqn. 313 check pilot; Joanne Henning, AFA Teacher of the Year.
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AZ Wing Member
Receives Award
37th Annual AOPA
Safety Awards Banquet

The guest speaker at this function was Bill Dunn, AOPA VP and he spoke on
AOPA's efforts to encourage airport development and protect general aviation
access to airports nationwide. Under his leadership, the Association's State
Legislative Affairs program and the Airport Support Network program were created
and have grown and beocme tremendous successes. Bill who joined AOPA in
1991, coordinates AOPA's initiatives on national airport policy issues and critical
site-specific, precedent-setting airport issues. He is directly responsible for
coordinating and maanging issues with significant impact to the AOPA member
and also represents AOPA before senior maangement of the FAA and state avia-
tion agencies.Each of the FAASTeam reps, of which I am one, received the at-
tached certificate.
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Willie Composite Squadron 304

Faces Cyber Patriot II Challenge
Article by SM Jerry Alloway and C/A1C Cora Scholz
Photo by SM Jerry Alloway

Shown in photo:
C/MSgt Josh Burton, C/TSgt Lynne
Scholz (Team Leader), C/SrA Shanna
Anderson, C/MSgt Daniel Haasch, C/
SrA Adam Graunke, C/SrA Daniel
Scholz, C/MSgt Noah Burton
Kneeling
C/A1C Robin Anderson(Observer), C/
A1C Cora Scholz (Observer)
Not Pictured: SM/Jeff Alloway (Coach),
Capt Kenneth Conteen (Assistant
Coach), Mark Anderson (Parent/
Support)

Early Saturday, November 7, 2009, led by Senior Member, Jeff Alloway (Coach), Capt. Kenneth Con-
teen (Assistant Coach) and Mark Anderson (Parent/Support), Willie Composite Squadron cadet team
members set up computers and gathered for round one of Cyber Patriot II, a three round competition
organized by the: Air Force Association (AFA), the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
(CIAS) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Science Applications International Corpora-
tion (SAIC), and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GD AIS). Shortly into the compe-
tition, the scoring system malfunctioned, so we were unaware which vulnerabilities were left. Our team
worked hard during the first round of the competition, installing patches, changing user passwords,
updating security, installing an anti-virus program, and many other applications. Our team competed
against 250+ teams across the United States, Japan and South Korea and was one of two from Ari-
zona.

November 14, 2009: Round two. After the computer system was set up, the senior members diag-
nosed there was no internet connection, troubleshot and established the connection. Halfway through,
it started to rain, and the computers had to be moved. During the last hour a computer reboot was ex-
ercised, however, since essential applications had been turned off, restarting became an issue. We
were concerned that we had lost all our work, but we were able to restart the computer in safe mode.
Our team had to repair 24 vulnerabilities on a Windows 2003 server. Toward the end of the competi-
tion, we discovered the computer was not communicating with the Cyber Patriot II server for hours be-
cause of the Windows Firewall. The problem was rectified and we made it to round three.

November 21, 2009: Round three. Thirty-six teams qualified for round three Medalist Flight. We had
three computers to lock down: a Windows 2000 server, a Windows 2000 workstation, and a Redhat
Linux 9. The hardest computer to lock down was Redhat Linux 9, because none of our team members
were familiar with that system. Even though we didn’t make it to the fourth round, we had fun, learned
about cyber security and as a team, planned flexible and dynamic strategies, and supported each
other. Bring on CYBER PATRIOT III, we will be waiting.
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Civil Air Patrol

Leads to Prestigious Paths
Article and Photo by:
Capt Joel Cosmano, LBCS 501

Shown in the photo above is the London Bridge Composite Squadron's newest
member of the United States Air Force, Airman First Class (E-3) Cody Stapp. A
former Earhart Award recipient with the 501st out of Lake Havasu, Airman Stapp
was a held a major part in building up the cadet cadre in his squadron. His achieve-
ments include Wright Brothers 5685, Billy Mitchell 56149, and Amelia Earhart
14545. Cody's other achievements are UDF, MRO, IS100, IS700, and the Yeager
award, along with attending 3 encampments and 2 of those as staff. Airman Stapp
has decided to continue his service in CAP as a senior member. It pays to get your
Mitchell when going into the Air Force.
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Arizona Wing Promotions

Ciaran L. Babcock, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)

Isabella Valencia, Sq. 101
Marcy Krause, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Matthew Ramage, Sq. 302
Henry Welzmiller, Sq. 313

Sharon Antonucci, Sq. 313

William Antonucci, Sq. 313 Lynne M. Scholz, Sq. 304
Michael Costabile, Sq. 302
Michael Doran, Sq. 313
Lee Fala, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Francis Feeney, Sq. 302
Chris Kerr, Sq. 313
Wesley Kerr, Sq. 313
Eric Stell, Sq. 313
Nancy Stell, Sq. 313
Tony Youngker, Sq. 313
Mary Zografos, Sq. 101

Shanna E. Anderson, Sq. 304

Adam J. Graunke, Sq. 304
Amanda M. Martone, Sq. 304
Zachary J. Rossi, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Skyler S. Wilson, Sq. 302

Blade C. Cavanaugh, Sq. 302

Jesus Dominguez, Sq. 101
Lyle R. Holz, Sq. 302
Taylor A. Miller, Sq. 302
Cora A. Scholz, Sq. 304
Colin K. Skoog, Sq. 302
Preston R. Beckstead, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Sean T. Bordelon, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Martin Cervantes, Sq. 101
Alden M. Farina, Sq. 302
Joshua Gamez, Sq. 101
Ezra J. Patocs, Sq. 302
Matthew A. Schirmers, Sq. 302
Breyer Speirs, Sq. 302
Benjamin S. Wesley, Sq. 302
Clifford W. Branch, III, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
Kyle A. Corales, Sq. 302 (Oct 09)
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Arizona Wing
Officer Awards

Paul E. Garber William “Les” Manser, Sq. 302

(Level IV) Award

Benjamin O. Davis Matthew Ramage, Sq. 302

(Level II) Award

(Currently No Ribbon - pending)

Gen Chuck E. Yeager Christopher Hammond, Sq. 313
Aerospace Award Norm Spector, Sq. 313
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A CAP CHRISTMAS

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, AND ALL THROUGH THE SKY.
NOT A CAP AIRCRAFT WAS AIRBORNE, OR HAD A MISSION TO FLY.

THE AIRCRAFT WERE ALL TIED DOWN ON THEIR RAMPS WITH CARE.
IN HOPES THAT THE HOLIDAYS, WOULD LEAVE THEM THERE.

THE TEAMS AND AIRCREWS WERE ALL SNUG IN THEIR SACKS.

WHILE VISIONS OF PAST CHRISTMASES KEPT TEASING THEIR MEMO-
RIES BACK.

AND MOM IN HER ROBE AND… I ALREADY IN THE SACK.

HAD JUST COLLASPED IN EXAUSTION FOR A MUCH NEEDED NAP.

WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN…THERE ROSE SUCH A CLATTER,

I REACHED FOR MY CELL TO SEE WHAT WAS A MATTER.

“OH NO” I CRIED…AS I REACHED FOR MY SHIRT.

“MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVE…WE HAVE RECEIVED AN ALERT.”

I GATHERED MY GEAR IN AN UNCONCIOUS HURRY.

AND STARTED THE CAR WITH MY USUAL SET FLURRY.

I DROVE TO THE MISSION BASE TRYING TO STAY IN THE LANE.

WITH ALL THOSE IMPORTANT THINGS, STILL CRAMMED IN MY BRAIN.

THE WORD HAD BEEN GIVEN, AND NOT BY SAINT NICK.

THE VOICE ON THE PHONE SAID “BETTER BE QUICK!”
A MISSING CAMPER FAMILY IN THE MOUNTAINS WAS THE CLUE.
AND CAP HAD BEEN CALLED TO AFFECT A QUICK RESCUE.

MORE RAPID THAN EAGLES THE VOLINTEERS THEY CAME.

WITH ORDERLY CALLING AND ROSTERING OF NAMES.

TO COMMAND AND TO PLANNING, TO OPERATIONS AND PLANS TOO.

TO LOGGIES AND COMMO TO GROUND TEAMS AND AIRCREWS.

THE GROUND TEAMS WERE ALL PACKED BUT NONE WITH KIDS GIFTS.
THERE PLAN WAS COMING TOGETHER,AND IT HAD BETTER BE SWIFT.

THE PILOTS AND SCANNERS ARE STRAPPING IN TOO.

THE CESSNA ENGINE’S RUNNING THE INTERCOMS MUFFLE
BY VOICES THE AIRCREWS.

WE TAXI OUT TO THE RUNWAY, AND LEAP INTO THE SKY.

OUR VECTORS ARE ALL SET, AND THERE ARE NO ALIBIS.

SO I WONDERED TO MYSELF, WHILE THE GROUND PASSES US BY.

IF FAMILIES TOGETHER, YES… YOURS AND MINE.
WILL SEE OUR CAP CHRISTMAS TREES,
AS THEY SEARCH FROM THE WINTER SKY.

WEAVING THROUGH CLOUDS, OF SILVER AND GRAY.

OUR GIFT OF HOPE …TO OTHERS…ON THIS BLESSED DAY.