Arizona Wing • Civil Air Patrol

Volume 5, Issue 1 January 2007

Inside this issue:

Commander’s 2
Desk

Chaplain’s Corner 3

Command First 4
Sergeant Notes

Wreaths Across 5
America

Cadet News: 6-7

Challenger Space

Glider Encampment / 8
Soaring Academy

Spotlight: 9
1Lt Dallas Lane
Emergency Svcs.

HQ Arizona Wing • Public Affairs

1Lt Robert H. Davidson Maj James Nova Capt J. Brandon Masangcay
Director Asst. Director Asst. Director /
rob@badmojodesign.com pao@azwg.cap.gov WingTips Editor
WingTips@azwg.cap.gov
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To the members of the Arizona Wing;

You have worked very hard last year to help us succeed in becoming recognized as the
best Wing in the nation. It is this same “service before self” attitude that needs to continue
to become contagious and spread all over our state. We are rising to new challenges, and
the bar is continuing to be raised. It is imperative that we don’t wait until the deadline
anymore to get things accomplished, and that we properly plan ahead for activities and
training. It is also important that you familiarize yourself with the regulations and supple-
ments when performing missions in the name of CAP.

We have had some small opportunities that need to be worked through and improved on.
For example, there were still many numerous members that did not complete the manda-
tory OPSEC training. All of the members that were non-compliant were transferred to
AZ-000 until the training has been completed. For some of the larger units, a few people
missing don’t really have a big impact, but can be devastating to a smaller unit. Please
step up to the plate and use your chain of command to help you get this done.
Remember, a suspense date is a deadline. Don’t wait until that last moment to plan or
acknowledge your participation, as it affects the entire outcome of an activity.

Once again, I can’t stress enough importance on following the chain of command, and
being proactive and properly prepared in what you do. We all are counting on each other,
and have to break some of these old bad habits that no longer apply to the modern day
Civil Air Patrol. Please join me and your command team, and help us make things better
for you. It’s going to take some time, but if we are consistent and professional we will
improve and be successful. Take pride in what you do, and think about how it reflects your
unit and impacts others. We are a team and a family and should look to each other for
support and guidance.
Many Thanks!
Page 3 WingTips, January 2007

Another New Year

In self defense, I will not speculate on how many News Years have come and gone nor how many
“resolutions” have been made and broken by how many people during those past years.

A New Year is a time for all of us to take at a look at ourselves and decide how we would really –
please emphasize the really - like to improve ourselves and our relations with people around us. At my
age any resolutions about my health or physical capabilities could well be futile wishes. It is a good bet
many of your resolutions are also your futile wishes.

So, let’s stop kidding ourselves. What is it we really want to change to help make or life better in the
coming year?

The celebration of a new year is the oldest of all holidays beginning in Babylon about 4000 years ago.
It began with the first new moon after vernal equinox, the first day of spring. A logical time since the
season of rebirth meant the planting of new crops and subsequent blossoming and bearing of fruit and
food.

The Romans continued to observe the new year in late March, but various emperors tampered with the
calendar so that it soon became “out-of-sync” with the sun. In 153 BC the roman Senate declared
January 1 to be the beginning of the New Year, but the tampering continued until 46 BC when Julius
Caesar established the Julian calendar. As Christianity spread the church began having concurrent
religious celebrations. Some, even today, celebrate New Years as the Feast of Christ’s Circumcision.

The tradition of a Baby to signify the New Year began in Greece around 600 BC to signify the rebirth of
the god of wine as the spirit of fertility. Early Egyptians also used the baby as a symbol of rebirth. The
Church finally allowed members to celebrate the New Year with a baby as the birth of Baby Jesus.

I would suggest CAP in Arizona has cause to celebrate the birth of another new baby called the
Arizona Wing. I would further suggest that we all, each and every one of us, make our major resolution
one that will help this new baby grow into vibrant adulthood in order to fulfill its basic mission of service
to community and fellow man.

After all, isn’t that why we joined, and remain in, Civil Air Patrol; to be of service to our Lord, our
neighbor and our country?

May your New Year be healthy happy and prosperous!

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First Sergeant Notes

SMSgt Del Rubi

AZ Wing Command First Sergeant

“The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion

to their commitment to excellence,
regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
•Vince Lombardi
Commitment: The word commitment means different things to different people. To me, commitment means
being able to successfully and effectively contribute to our organization, while at the same time striving to
achieve personal and professional goals. This requires a strong level of follower and leader commitment and
the ability to effectively accomplish our jobs in supporting our unit, group and wing mission. According to Mario
Andretti; “Desire is the key to motivation, but it is determination and commitment to an unrelenting
pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
I encourage each of you to ask yourself why you volunteered to join Civil Air Patrol. What were the goals you
set for yourself and then ask yourself again, if you’ve met your goals this past year. Did your personal goals
match the goals of the unit, group or wing? If not, why not?

“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans,” according to Peter F.
Drucker. Every part of every mission we have in CAP requires planning; whether it’s working with our cadets at
a Wing activity or supporting Luke AFB during an Aircraft Parts Recovery flight. We have a professional and
personal obligation to put forth our best effort to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control necessary require-
ments to effectively complete our mission at hand. This takes time, effort, and commitment by “all” members of
our team. We’ve heard time and time again that prior planning prevents poor performance. This is true in any
activity we are involved with in our private or professional life; be it orchestrating a family vacation, managing the
budget to pay for a college education, communicating with our significant other to ensure we continue with our
commitments, or developing the best team possible in the unit to ensure our seniors and cadets receive positive,
motivational and effective training and leadership.

We must ensure all our team members fully understand what takes to become a professional Air Force Auxiliary
member in Civil Air Patrol. Dedicated, motivated and committed team members make up a professional
organization, and we need every CAP senior and cadet member to ensure we are committed and not just
interested in our organization. “There is a big difference between interest and commitment. When you are
interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you are committed to
something, you accept no excuses, only results.” Are you interested in CAP or are you committed?

Happy New Year to each and every one of you and my personal thanks to each of you for your committed volun-
teerism in our professional organization.
 Page 5 WingTips, January 2007

What started over 15 years ago, as one's man's dream to honor Veterans with Maine wreaths for the
holidays, has become an annual event cherished by many. Humbled with a new understanding about the im-
pact the Arlington Wreath Project has made, not only in honoring the dead, but recognizing the sacrifices of the
living, Morrill Worcester - President of Worcester Wreath Company committed himself to doing more, by reach-
ing out across the country
Spurred by the tremendous outpouring of letters and interest, and to celebrate the 15 years of giving,
Worcester Wreath Company solicited Civil Air Patrol and its members to help expand the reaches of the
Arlington Wreath Project with Wreaths Across America – the placing of memorial wreaths during a special
ceremony at each of the over 230 State and National Cemeteries, and Veterans Monuments across the country
on December 14, 2006.

Participants in the Wreaths Across America observation at Arizona National Memorial Cemetery include (from
left) Capt J. Brandon Masangcay, Arizona Wing Assistant Director of Public Affairs; retired Special Forces Sgt.
Kenneth Jones, who laid the Army wreath; Cadet Sr. Airman Joshua Gibbons of Glendale Composite Squadron
308 (Marine wreath); Cadet Airman 1st Class Curtis Watson, Glendale Composite Squadron 308 (Navy
wreath); Col. William Lynch, Arizona Wing Commander (Air Force wreath); U.S. Coast Guard Officer Trainee Erin
Slycord (Coast Guard wreath); and Lt. Col. Steven Rountree, Arizona Wing Chaplain Emeritus (POW/MIA
wreath).

Cadet 1st Lt. Trina McNeil, outgoing cadet

commander of Cochise Composite Squad-
ron 107, addresses the crowd as fellow
cadet participants stand by during the
Wreaths Across America observation at
Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial
Cemetery.
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Trips to Mars Successfully Completed at

the Challenger Space Center in Peoria
Article and Photos by
Lt Col A. Peter Feltz, Deputy Director, Aerospace Education
Additional photos by Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

There were two missions to Mars accomplished. One at 1230 hours at-
tended by primarily out-of-town units of Payson and Safford. We appre-
ciate their extra efforts for the long distance traveled for making it a long
day. The Payson Squadron unit even had to contend with 9" of snow the
night before. The second mission at 1530 was attended by Phoenix area
units that had a lot of no-shows but we did have enough to complete the
mission. I feel sure many of you will be hearing the exciting stories from
the participating cadets who all unanimously applauded the Directors
and the Center for their excellent efforts at putting on the missions. A
lot of skills were learned and honed on their trips to Mars…Some of
these cadets may even become involved in the real trips of the future.
Page 7 WingTips, Nov-Dec, 2006
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2007 Lloyd A. Sallee Soaring Academy

Announcement

Plans are currently underway for the 2007 Lloyd A. Sallee Soaring Academy to be held
June 2 – 17, 2007. This encampment is open to C.A.P. cadets and seniors from the
Southwest Region, and will take students from their first glider flight to pre-solo, as well as
teaching them the principles of flight.

Last year the glider encampment was held in Hobbs, NM, with nine cadets from Colorado,
New Mexico and Arizona, as well as three senior students. Instructors and tow pilots
came from New Mexico and Colorado. Four of the cadets and one senior were able to
solo at the encampment.

The 2007 Glider encampment is expected to be held in Hobbs again this year. Accommo-
dation will be at the local community college dormitory, which is located about 1 mile from
Hobbs Industrial Air Park, the airport used for the glider flying. Meals will also be at the
college.

In addition to glider students, both cadets and seniors, there is a need for seniors to act as
Glider Instructors, tow pilots, flight line support and administrative support. The encamp-
ment is an enjoyable learning experience, and if you are interested in gliders, please join
us. The cost for students is expected to be $850, for room and all meals, as well as all the
flying we can fit into two weeks.

For additional information, contact Capt. Brian Morrison at bmorris@nmia.com or call 505-
792-7838
Page 9 WingTips, Nov-Dec, 2006

GROUND TEAM TRAINING EXERCISES

PLANNED FOR 2007
by Captain Allan Pearlstein, Falcon Field Squadron Public Affairs

Beginning in January 2007, ground team search and rescue training will take on a whole new meaning due
to the efforts of 1 Lt. Dallas Lane, the Emergency Services Training Officer at Squadron 305, along with
other ground team leaders in Group 3. With the goal of emphasizing teamwork within the Arizona
Wing along with promoting networking opportunities with other SAR agencies in Arizona, Lt.
Lane coordinated with different ground team leaders in Group 3 to have emergency services
training exercises on the third Saturday of each month. "The goal is to provide a higher level of training by
combining resources and to have all of the GT Members in the Group train together in order to perform as
an actual 'team'. As we saw in the Verde Valley this fall, teams are made up of resources from multiple units
to meet the needs of the mission. If that is how it actually works in the field, then that is how we should
train", Lt Lane told me. With that goal in mind, Lt Lane along with the other ground team leaders in Group
3 will strive to pull all of the ES resources together to be ready when called upon for an actual mission.

The first exercise will be hosted by Squadron 310 in the Wickenburg area. Ground team members will
search for an old F-80 crash site. Subsequent training exercises in radio communications/operations,
forward mission base and ground operations, use of Direction Finding (DF) equipment, patient extraction
and evacuation, and air search procedures will be hosted and coordinated by the different units in Group 3
on a monthly rotational basis. In addition to the monthly training exercises, Lt Lane will be teaching a 72
hour Wilderness First Responder course in January and February at Squadron 305. Being an integral part
of the search team, a First Responder holds an EMS certification just below an Emergency Medical Techni-
cian, and is part of the standard training for firefighters and highway patrol officers. The class dates have
been posted to the Squadron 305 calendar.

Lt Lane's ES career first began as a Sheriff's Explorer Cadet when he was in high school. As a cadet, he
was a member of the sheriff's search and rescue team in Salida, Colorado. He became a volunteer
firefighter in 1972, and has been an EMT since 1974. Lt Lane is a current EMT in Arizona, CPR
Instructor, an EMS First Responder instructor through the American Safety and Health Institute, and is a
SARTECH II through the National Association for Search and Rescue. He served as the Falcon Field
Ground Team Leader for the missing aircraft mission in the Sedona and Verde Valley area this past
October.