Newsletter Executive Publisher: Captain Antonio C.

Gutierrez,

Lakeshore 119 Composite Squadron Squadron Commander Newsletter Editor: Captain David J. DArcy

LAKESHORE 119TH COMPOSITE SQUADRONS E-NOTAMS

Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron, marches in local Memorial Parade
Mary Jo Derenzo, Lt, CAP
Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron's Public Affairs Officer
Grand Haven, Michigan- The National Memorial Day Parade in Grand Haven, Michigan pays tribute to the pride, sacrifice and service of America's Veterans. Memorial Day, which was originally known as Decoration Day, has a history stretching back to the Civil War and serves as an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. On this special day, citizens who take their freedom for granted that includes most of us, commemorate the day by attending the local parades, or by paying more personal respects to the memory of loved ones. The first Memorial Day 145 years ago holds lessons for today. It exemplifies the earliest attempts at healing a war we're still fighting, and this grace-filled effort was undertaken almost as soon as our ancestors lay down the arms they used against each other. This year, the Civil Air Patrol presented their color guard and members by participating in the procession of the Grand Haven Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies saluting the veterans who sacrifice their lives. The event reminded us of what a privilege and honor it is to be a part of our community of this national fabric. C/A1C Modert, Michael C/SMSgt Modert, Vincent C/AB Rigge, David C/Amn Shrontz, Stephen

Volume 4, Issue 6 10 June 2010

Special points of interest:

MIWG SAR Academy Staff Training, Pg 2 MIWG SAR Academy Staff Training , May 2010 at Alpena, Michigan 41st Anniversary of the First Moon Landing, Pg 8

C/Amn David Rigge converses with Sergeant Jay Kirstein, a member of the Battle Creek Air National Guard intel unit who is also served two tours in Afghanistan.

119th Composite Squadron members form up before the parade

Inside this issue:

Squadron Commanding Officers Call Squadron Awards Safety Brief for the Summer From the Deputy Cmdr of Seniors Squadron Returns to Muskegon 2 5 6 7 9

Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron attendees to march in the parade: C/CMSgt Marciniak, Mark

L-R: C/CMSgt Marciniak, C/AB Rigge, C/SMSgt Modert, C/Amn Shrontz and C/A1C M. Modert

West Michigan Squadron Returns to its Roots

David J. DArcy, Capt, CAP Newsletter Editor Story continues on pg 9
Returning to the city that was once its home for over five decades, The Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron, formerly known as the Muskegon 119th Squadron, found a place to meet after losing their meeting location in Grand Haven, Michigan late last February 2010. West Michigan Flying Club's President, Mr. Gregor y McCabe, contacted Lt Mary Jo Derenzo, the Public Affairs Officer for the Civil Air Patrol Squadron nearest to Muskegon to see if the club could have her come to one of their meetings to present the club with the Civil Air Patrol's mission in general and information regarding the local unit in particular. Lt Derenzo was accompanied by the squadron's Safety Officer Capt Derek Stewart, who is also a veteran private pilot, as well as Maj Jim Cloutier, the Deputy Commander of Cadets. At the completion of Lt Derenzo's presentation, she was

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Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadrons E-NOTAMs

From the Unit Commander

Antonio C. Gutierrez , Capt, CAP

Commanding Officer, Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron

Captain Antonio C. Gutierrez,

Squadron Commander of Lakeshore 119 Composite Squadron

I hope everyones spring/ summer is going well! I know the last few weeks have been very hot. I dont know about all of you, but I enjoy this weather. Just keep in mind during these warm days you must keep hydrated! As most of you may know, Colonel Mike Saile was relieved of his duties as Wing Commander. At this time Colonel William Webb will be the interim Wing Commander until the Region Commander finds a permanent replacement. Business for our squadron should not be directly affected by this. It will be business as usual.

http:// encampment.miwg.cap.gov/. Remember, our squadron is offering money to offset the cost of Encampment. If you are interested in using some of these funds, please submit a CAP resume and Letter of Intent to Capt Gutierrez no later than 15 June 2010. The second cadet activity is the 2010 MIWG SAR Academy which is going to be held 30 July 7 August 2010 at Camp Grayling. This is a great place to become qualified as a ground team member. For more information, please g o t o ht tp : / / w w w .m iw g.cap.gov /e s/ S A R A /S A R /W elc om e% 20.html In May, I finally received the Subordinate Unit Inspection (SUI) report from the Wing IG. There are four grades a squadron

could be awarded and they are: highly successful, successful, marginally successful, and unsuccessful. Our squadron received the grade of Successful. As a squadron commander I am very pleased to hear that. The senior staff at the 119th is the best in our Wing! Without each of you, our squadron would not be able to function as well as it does. I would like to personally thank all of the seniors who participated in the SUI on 9 January 2010. Great Job! As always, thank you all for your time, effort, and dedication to CAP! Be Safe! I leave you with this:

He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander. Aristotle

Please be keep in mind, we have two major cadet activities coming up. The GLR Summer Encampment which is going to be 10-17 July 2010 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. For more information please go to

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

-Rodin (1840 - 1917)

MIWG SAR Academy Staff Training , May 2010 at Alpena, Michigan

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Eight cadets along with nine senior members from around the Wing attend the 2010 MIWG SAR Academy Staff Training held in Grayling Michigan at the Camp Grayling Training Center on 14-16 May 2010. This will be the first year since 1994 that SAR Academy will not be held in Lurzerne. Instead it will

be held in one of the many training areas at Camp Grayling. The staff training was geared mainly for the cadet staff so they could hone in on their skills. Many skills were covered, howev er instructing, teamwork, DF, CPR, and navigation were the main

focus. The cadets received one mission credit for participating in multiple practice ELT searches. This was the second cadet staff training held this year in preparation for the Academy. Meanwhile the senior staff worked on pre-

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MIWG SAR Academy Staff Training Continued from Page 2 planning and site location for the Academy. Since this is going to be the first time in Grayling, it was vital the senior staff focused on finding a base camp and scout the training area for additional training sites. The seniors worked hard on gathering as much information as possible during the course of the weekend.
The 2010 MIWG SAR Academy will be held 30 July 7 August 2010 at Camp Grayling. The cost of SAR Academy will be $65.00. SAR Academy is a great place to learn more about SAR and gain qualifications as a ground team member. SAR Academy offers a Basic Course, Advanced Course, Medic Course, Senior Course, and Expert Course. If you are interested in attending the 2010 MIWG SAR Academy, go to http:// www.miwg.cap.gov/es/ SARA/SAR/Welcome% 20.html.

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Harold R. McAlindon

Cadet Cortright and Hanley performing CPR on manikin **ATTENTION** CADETS AND SENIORS Are you interested in learning radio procedures that could ultimately lead to you being licensed to operate CAP Radios? If you would like to begin this training, please use your chain-ofcommand to make your wises known. Summer is a great time to learn new mission skills! Cadet Staff performing a team building exercise called the helium stick

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Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadrons E-NOTAMs

Lt. Col. Frank Roldan has been recognized for his service to the community of Grand Haven, Michigan
Lt Col Frank Roldan received an award from the local chapter of the United Way for his volunteer teaching of Tai Chi at the Grand Haven Community Center. State Senator Wayne Kuipers attached his congratulations letter with the United Way commendation. Tai Chi is an ancient form of Tai chi chuan (literal translation "Supreme Ultimate Fist") an Chinese martial art often practiced for health reasons. A multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern. Some of tai chi chuan's forms are well known to Westerners as the slow motion routines that groups of people practice together every morning in parks around the w orld, pa rticu la rly in China. It is a very low impact exercise that helps with muscle tone and proper breathing. It also improves balance.

Celebrating Flag Day: 10 things you might not know about Old Glory
June 7th, 2010, by danielle@allmilitary.com

We (hopefully) all know the basic composition of Old Glorythe iconic 13 alternating red and white stripes representing the original colonies paired with a sea of 50 stars representing the states of our union. But here are 10 details you might not now about our flag.

You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind. Author Unknown

1. Much insight has been made in regard to the colors chosen for the flag. Generally speaking, the red stands for valor, zeal and fervency. The white symbolizes hope, purity, cleanliness of life and rectitude of conduct. The blue represents the color of heaven, reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth. 2. George Washington thus explained our flags significance: We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.

3. Congress approved the first American flag on June 14, 1777, which is the date we celebrate as Flag Day throughout America. 4. The flag made its flying debut on August 3, 1777 at Fort Stanwix, near where Rome, New York, stands today. This same flag then flew under fire for three days in the Battle of Oriskany, which started a few days later. 5. The flag was first carried into battle by rebel patriots at the Brandywine on September 11, 1777. The British marched away with a definitive victory that day. 6. The flag first flew over foreign territory January 28, 1778, at Nassau in the Bahama Islands after Americans captured Fort Nassau during the Revolutionary War. 7. Admiral LaMotte Piquet of France gave the first foreign salute to the American flag at Quiberon Bay on February 13, 1778.

8. In 1818 Congress declared that the number of stripes would henceforth be reduced and restricted to 13 representing the original states while a star would be added for each subsequent state. This law still stands today. 9. Captain William Driver gave the name Old Glory to the flag on August 10, 1831, after the ladies of Salem presented him with a 24 star American flag they had made for his next voyage aboard the Charles Doggett. As he saw it swell in the lofty winds above his ship, he declared, Old Glory! 10. Francis Bellamy wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance in September of 1892 for a magazine in Boston: I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. In 1923 the first National Flag Conference in Washington, DC voted to change the words my flag to the flag of the United States of America.

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AWARDS
Awards for May 2010 3 May Captain Tony Gutierrez was awarded a Senior Recruiter ribbon. 11 May C/ABs Stephen Shrontz and Jacob Wilson were promoted to C/Airman. C/Amn Shrontz earned his Curry Achievement on 23 April and C/Amn Wilson earned his on 29 April. 11 May FO Michael Cassar was presented with a Certificate of Completion for completing the Level One program in February 2010. 18 May - LtCol John Panning was presented with the Red Service Ribbon for 20yrs of service to CAP. 25 May - Captain Tony Gutierrez completed his Level III and earned the Grover Loening Aerospace Award. 1 June C/A1C Lindsay Chandler was promoted to C/SrA. C/SrA Chandler earned her Feik Achievement on 6 May.

UPCOMING EVENTS
June 14 - Flag Day June 14-18 - Operation Vigilant Guard June 19-20 - Operation Go @ Sparta June 20 - Fathers Day 25 June - 60th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War June 29 - Sq Beach Party and Family Day July 4 - Independence Day July 10 - 17 - GLR - Michigan Summer Encampment @ Phelps Collins CRTC, Alpena, Michigan July 20 - 41st Anniversary of the 1st Moon Landing by Apollo 11 July 28 - Aug 8 - SAR Academy, Camp Grayling August 7 - 14 - Operation Look Up August 28 - 29 - ES/Ops Training @ Mason Jewett AP, Mason, Michigan

June - August Birthdays

June:
D'Arcy , David J Miller , Patrick E Modert , Vincent L Siegert , Ryan A

Cadet Jacob Wilson

Cadet Stephen Shrontz

Cadets Wilson and Shrontz being presented with their Curry Achievement Certificate from their Squadron Commander, Captain Antonio C. Gutierrez,

July Sherwood , Jason H Wilson , Jacob B

FO Michael Cassar was presented with a Certificate of Completion for completing the Level One program in February 2010.

August Gajdos , Derek R Matheny , BobbiJo Redeker , Jack H Rigge , David M Tiles , Brett A

Awarded to Senior Members who successfully complete the Level I CAP Orientation Course. Completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite for participation in most areas of the CAP mission and for duty performance promotion to Second Lieutenant in the CAP.

There is still no cure for the common birthday. John Glenn

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Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadrons E-NOTAMs Air Force Safety Center: 101 Critical days of summer
Historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a period of high risk, since people are heavily engaged in outdoor activities. Sunny days, vacations and barbecues with family and friends significantly increase exposure to risk. Thats why, in the early 1970s, Air Force leaders introduced the safety campaign called 101 Critical Days of Summer as a way to raise safety consciousness and reduce the large number of Air Force off-duty fatalities during the summer. Why is summertime safety so important in effort to save lives? From 1997 to 2008, the Air Force alone lost an average of 24 Airmen each summer. Last year, 17 Airmen were fatally injured; 5 to motorcycle mishaps, 4 to automobile accidents, 4 to sports and recreational activities, 3 were pedestrians and 1 occurred while performing vehicle maintenance. Now that warmer weather is here, Airmen should keep the following themes in mind when planning activities: Make safety a habit. Always wear seat belts and make sure passengers wear theirs as well. So far this year, 4 fatalities were passengers in automobiles and 1 passenger was killed on a motorcycle. When riding motorcycles, scooters, ATVs or bicycles, and in other activities where there is a potential to impact immovable objects, wear all protective gear. Plan road trips well, take frequent rest breaks and dont be in a hurry to reach the destination it is better to arrive late than to not arrive at all. Be a good Wingman. Dont drink and drive, offer to be the designated driver, and have the courage to intervene when seeing behaviors or activities that might jeopardize the safety of Wingmen. This means providing top cover to prevent injury or loss of life. A good Wingman has situational awareness and the courage to speak up! Manage risks. Prior to each activity or endeavor this summer, simply ask: What is going on? What can go wrong? Could someone be hurt? What actions can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk? Personal risk management is all about personal leadership. Although last year was one of the Air Forces safest summers ever, it still lost many Airmen to preventable mishaps. Throughout the summer, expect to be reminded of key safety tips through commanders calls, base newspapers, publications and supervisors. Use these tips to save lives. For more information regarding Summer Safety, visit the Air Force Safety Center portal page and the local safety office. Airmen are the Air Forces most valuable resource. Stay safe this summer by maintaining situational awareness. Have the courage to intervene before a mishap occurs and save a life this summer! (Courtesy of the Airmens Roll Call Online)

How a man plays a game shows something of his character, how he loses shows all of it. - Anonymous

Squadron Visits Local Middle Schools Planetarium

On Tuesday, 25 May, the squadron didnt meet at its headquarters in Muskegon instead; we all traveled to the Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland. The purpose of the trip was to meet the two-hour event requirement for the Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) program. Lt Col Roldn, who is a lifelong amateur astronomer, explained the purpose of the planetarium and its projector and showed how it works and how it is controlled by the operator at the control console. This was followed by a talk about the celestial coordinate system. The celestial equator and the ecliptic were explained and the planetarium was used to demonstrate why and when the equinoxes and solstices take place. The evening ended with a tour of the nighttime sky as seen from Holland, the north and south poles and the southern hemisphere. The apparent motion (rising, setting, etc) of the stars was demonstrated and southern constellations not visible from North America were pointed out. The evening was a success for the cadets met one of their AEX program requirements while learning a lot about astronomy and senior members also enjoyed getting a better more understanding about the heavens. This was the squadrons first trip to this wonderful facility but certainly will not be the last.

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AEROSPACE EDUCATION
At the 11 May meeting the cadets choose the six activities for this years Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) program. They are as follows: Some of these activities will require cadets to bring some supplies. Cadets will be given instructions the week prior to the event. The two-hour special event was a trip to the Macatawa Bay Middle Schools planetarium in Holland. We will concentrate more in the AEX activities so that we can complete them by late August or early September in time to submit the completion report and obtain our award. Cadets remember that you must participate in all seven activities in order to receive a 2010 AEX certificate.

Air Power Rocket

Back to Basics, paper airplanes

The Fizzy Flyer Lockheed SR-71 Final Approach Pop Bottle Rocket

LOGISTICS
We will soon be moving some of our file cabinets to our new headquarters. This will allow the different staff members to bring files kept at their home to the headquarters so that they are more readily available. The squadrons supply of uniforms and field gear will also be moved and inventoried. Our folding tables will also be relocated but not the folding chairs. There seems to be an ample supply of chairs at the HQ. Just remember . . . place everything back were you founded once you are done with it.

A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. Basil

Pictures from the Macatawa Bay Middle Schools Planetarium: Photos taken by Lt Mary Jo Derenzo, CAP, Sq PAO

Lt Col Roldan teaching and explaining the solar system to the squadron.

Squadron members lying on mats as they gaze up at the stars.

Cadets and Senior Members of the Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron

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Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadrons E-NOTAMs 41st Anniversary of the First Moon Landing
Sunday, July 20, landing day

Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind. Neil Armstrong

Portrait of the Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong, commander (on left); Michael Collins, command module pilot (mid); and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, lunar module pilot.

Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed. Neil Armstrong

History of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

The Apollo 11 space flight landed the first humans on Earth's Moon on July 20, 1969. The mission, carried out by the United States, is considered a major accomplishment in human exploration and represented a victory by the U.S. in the Cold War Space Race with the Soviet Union. Launched from Florida on July 16, the third lunar mission of NASA's Apollo Program (and the first G-type mission) was crewed by Commander Neil Alden Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins,

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and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility and became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Their landing craft, Eagle, spent 21 hours and 31 minutes on the lunar surface while Collins orbited above in the command ship, Columbia. The three astronauts returned to Earth with 47.5 pounds (21.55 kilograms) of lunar rocks and landed in the Pacific Ocean on July 24. Apollo 11 fulfilled U.S. President John F. Kennedy's goal of reaching the moon before the Soviets by the end of the 1960s, which he had expressed during a 1961 speech before the United States Congress: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth." Five additional Apollo missions landed on the Moon from 1969 1972.

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West Michigan Squadron Returns to its Roots

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Club members, Mr. Ratan Khatri, what type of assistance their flying club could provide. Having just lost the squadron's home of almost a year and a half she was quick to share that if anyone had knowledge of a building they could use one night a week, the squadron would be most grateful. Mr. Ratan Khatri runs a Property Management company in the Muskegon area. With the downturn of the WestMichigan economy, some of his properties are underutilized. Looking for a way to continue to help the community, he offered his company's headquarters building which also has an unfinished wing. This would allow room for the Civil Air Patrol Cadets to drill or provide cover for formations when the weather is poor. The Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron gratefully accepted the offer to use this facility for one night a week and moved into their new home in April 2010. The 119th Composite Squadron has been active on the west shore of Michigan since the beginning of World War II. For the vast majority of the units history the squadron has been located in and near the City of Muskegon. Cecil R. Sinnie Sinclair, the founding father of the 119th, contacted the War Department soon after war was declared on the Empire of Japan to try to get involved with the newly created Civil Air Patrol (which was created on December 1, 1941). By the end of January 1942, a squadron was started to help aid and train pilots who went on to fight on every front of the war. In 1943, the Civil Air Patrol added the cadet program, and hundreds of teens flocked to area Civil Air Patrol squadrons to do their part for the war effort. Following the war years, the 119th found themselves collocated with the Naval Reserve in downtown Muskegon, finally landing a home at the Muskegon Airport. Soon after the 9/11 Terrorist Attack on our nation, the unit had to find another home and they were fortunate to be able to use classrooms located on the 2nd floor of the U. S. Coast Guards Headquarters Building. Eventually the unit spent the summer months at the Grand Haven Airport and from September to May the unit was able to use the warmer facilities at the Coast Guard Station. In 2009, the Muskegon 119th Composite Squadron, officially changed their name to the Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron, and signed a two-year lease to meet at a local business office building in Grand Haven, Michigan. However, with the downturn of the economy space was needed and the squadron had to find another home. A local church in Spring Lake, Michigan allowed us to meet at one of their fellowship halls until we could find a permanent home. Mr. Khatri's gracious officer to help this unit and provide a home brings this squadron back home to where they started from some 68 years ago, the community of Muskegon, Michigan.

"You must love soldiers in order to understand them, and understand them in order to lead them." -Henri Turenne

New Squadron Hq Buildings Location Address: 1478 E. Ellis Rd, Muskegon, Michigan

Lakeshore 119th Composite Squadron

1312 Marianne Ave Muskegon, MI 49441

Were on the web:

http://glrmi119.miwg-cap.org/

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 91 lives in fiscal year 2008. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years. For more information on CAP, please visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com

Squadron Contact Information

Capt Antonio C Gutierrez, CAP Unit Commander
GOOT26@COMCAST.NET

(231) 578-2870

Publishers Phone: 616-786-4220 Editor Email: lakeshore119thinfo@gmail.com

Semper Vigilins

CIVIL AIR PATROL, OFFICIAL AUXILARY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 56,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 90 lives in fiscal year 2008. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the nearly 22,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for more than 68 years.