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CIVIL AIR PATROL
NEWSLETTER JAN‐FEB 2011
Col. Lisa Robinson Lt. Col. Brad Lynn
Commander Vice‐Commander
Speigel currently works for Lockheed Martin Gadsden Civil Air Patrol Cadets C/SSgt
Corp., a global security and information Nathan Phillips and C/SSgt Joseph Stanley
technology company based in Bethesda, place wreath's on veterans' graves on Dec
Md. 11, 2010. The was part of a National
Ceremony that took place on Dec. 11, 2010
to honor all of our veterans who have died.
Chilton County and South Baldwin Cadet 2nd Lt. Troy Mason, Maj Laddie Mayer
(pilot), and Cadet Jacie Lovell are all smiles
Cadet Squadron came in second and
before a orientation ride.
third respectively.
Cadet Alex McAllister arrived at the Shelby
County Airport with an ear-to-ear grin and
said, “I am giddy with anticipation, more
nervous than scared. I’ve never been more
than fifty feet off of the ground and that was
Thompson High School JROTC on a rappelling tower. I can’t wait to fly!”
Cadets Soar with Central Alabama
CAP
McAllister would have several hours to As he deplaned, Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Troy
anticipate his flight since he was scheduled Mason’s smile said it all! He said, “The
in the last of eight one-hour sorties. First, flight was much better than I thought it
he attended a briefing by Major Ladde would be. It was thrilling to fly the aircraft
Mayer, Colonel John Ward, Sr., Captain but I had to be reminded not to turn too
Ronald Allen and Captain Charles Dawson hard! I want to tell all of my friends to fly so
Moore, Jr. Then CAP members spoke with they can experience this amazing feeling!”
the cadets on the ground about CAP, 2nd Lt. Mason thought the funniest thing was
Emergency Services, aerodynamics, center how people on the ground looked like little
of gravity, weight and balance and other bugs. He is considering joining the Air
aviation topics while the other cadets flew Force.
the sorties. Planes in a static display were
used to demonstrate the details of a pre- Cadet Colonel Ashley Moulder is from a
flight. military family and her brothers are also in
JROTC. Lieutenant Colonel Hershel (Mack)
A big smile and thumbs-up from back seat Finney, Jr. allowed Moulder to work the
passenger Cadet Aysha Alvarado was a controls on the aircraft. She said, “I was
sign that she was ready to fly with Maj. speechless at how it felt to control the
Mayer! Alvarado lives close to the airport plane.” She loved the thrill of the ride and
and has watched planes take off and land videoed part of the flight. Moulder said, “I
for years. She said, “I wondered what it actually saw my family outside as I flew over
would be like to fly in one of the planes and our house. I waved but I don’t know if they
now I know. The view from the airplane is saw me.” Moulder will try to join the U.S.
incredible. I could not believe how far you Coast Guard if she can gain enough weight!
could travel in such a short time.” She was
able to identify local landmarks. Her first When asked what the cadets really thought
flight has her considering a career in of flying, Colonel Eldon Woodie, the JROTC
aviation. commander said, “They may act cool out
here today but on Monday, they will be
telling all of their friends about it.” One of
Col. Woodie’s favorite comments was “Now
I know what it means when they say “As the
crow flies”!
Cadet McAllister finally got his chance to fly The 7 Cadets also participating are: Michael
on the last sortie. Unfortunately for him, the Bentley, C/2nd Lt, Helen Clark, C/A1C,
warmer temperatures created a few Jessica Howe C/SrA, Forrest Reed, C/AB,
thermals or really big bumps in the sky Patrick Anderson, C/AB, David Stout,
according to McAllister’s description, and C/Amn and Joseph LeMark, C/AB.
they almost got the best of him. But he held
it together and agreed that it was a really
cool thing to do, the view was fantastic and,
yes, he would do it again. However, he
would prefer a smoother ride!
Gadsden Cadets Tour Anniston Front row: Senior Airman Nathan Phillips, Senior
Depot and Fly Gliders in Rome Airman Douglas McClelland, Senior Airman
Georgia Katie Rosch, Senior Airman Joseph Stanley,
Senior Airman Christina Rosch .
Back row: 2nd Lt. Catherine Stanley, Cadet
The cadets were treated like dignitaries at Airman Adam Goza, Cadet Airman Jonathan
the Depot. Upon arrival all cadets were Roberts, Cadet Airman Levi Kellum.
greeted with name cards showing their seat,
staff photographers followed them around They toured the Emergency Operations
and the employees of the Depot were Center and learned how the chemical
fabulous! weapons have been destroyed, the fire
department educated them on fire safety,
The cadets began the tour with a video and then the Military History building. This
presentation about the Anniston Army is the clearinghouse for military artifacts and
Depot. The video really gave you a great truly is like stepping back in time.
representation on the pride the employees
of this Depot have for the service members The cadets were fascinated by everything
nationally. they had seen and the wonderful treatment
they received on the tour.
The next stop was of the CO-OP Facility
where the cadets learned about on the job Glider Flights
training for high school seniors and entry
level college students, with a 94% retention
rate attain full time employment. The
instructor asked if this sounded like a plan
and our cadets responded that they wanted
to be pilots.
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