Arizona Wing - Apr 2007

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Arizona Wing Drill Team and Color Guard

Win the Southwest Region Cadet Competition

For the 2nd Year in a Row!Article and Photo by Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

Assistant Director, Public Affairs

L-R: Front row: Color Guard - C/SSgt Chelsea Fowler; C/SMSgt Laura Beck C/SSgts Isaiah Huen (Color

Guard Commander), Jesse Rowland and Benny Koo. Back Row: 2Lt Debra Blais; Capt Jean Hurley (AZWG

Director of Cadet Programs); C/2Lts Nathanael Russell, Brian Simpson, Lindsey Davis; C/Capt Matthew

Bricker; C/Lt Col Jamie Hurley; C/Capt Matthew West; C/Lt Col Cameron Y. Philips (Drill Team Commander);

C/CMSgt Nick Williams; 2Lt Bobbie Davis; C/2Lt Chris Murcko; C/CMSgt Matthew Phillips; Lt Col Ron Fett;

C/2Lts Jessica Bayne, Christina Cassabaum; C/CMSgt Caleb Eaves; and Maj Cliff Owens

Center - holding Overall Drill Team plaque: C/SrA Sarah Russell.See Story on page 6.

Inside this issue:

Commanders Desk.page 2

Chaplains Corner...page 3

First Sergeant Notes..page 4

IG Tips...page 5

SWR Cadet Competition....page 6

Scottsdale Councilman speaks to Sq. 314..page 7

Aerospace Team at both Air Shows..page 8

Fiesta Mall Day.page 9

Cadet News.page 10/11

Willie Composite Squadron 304.page 12

New Eagle Scoutpage 13

Macari Legacypage 14

SLS/CLC..page 15

Upcoming Events..page 16

Arizona WingCivi l Air Patro l

Progress th rough Leadersh ip

April 2007Volume 5, Issue 4


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In this issue, we are going to talk about the word change. It is defined as:

change// Pronunciation Key - verb,

Our Wing is going through a lot of changes, and I am sure that all of you are familiarwith the expression change is constant. Amongst all of the changes, we have a lot of things

to be thankful for and proud of. For starters, both our Drill Team and Color Guard Team willbe representing the Southwest Region at National Cadet Competition. We are also thenumber one in terms of flying hours per aircraft in the nation as well. These outstandingachievements are not by accident, but rather the results of all the hard work and dedicationyou have put in.

Its going to take some time and more changes for us to become even safer andbetter at what we do in Civil Air Patrol, and I urge you to embrace these changes. We aretrying to improve how we do things, but not all changes we try to put in effect will yield the re-sults that we are looking for. This means that we will have to make additional changes untilwe find what works best for both the organization and the members. Please feel free to useyour chain of command to offer any suggestions that you may have to help us continue mak-ing positive changes.

Many Thanks,

Colonel William Lynch

Commander, Arizona Wing

1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is orfrom what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change thecourse of history.

2. to transform or convert (usually fol. by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad.

3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind:She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.

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Stop a minute and think. The average stay of a newcomer to Arizona is 3 years. What does thismean to CAP? It means CAP in Arizona is constantly changing as people come and go. WHY?Because the ones who stayed in Arizona because they liked it as it was are overwhelmed by theenthusiasm of those just finding it, and who may or may not stay. It also means those whoreturned to the Arizona they knew, then find it is not Arizona of today.

Members new to Arizona in their efforts to do a good job for Arizona, may inadvertently do some-thing contrary to the efforts of an old time member who then feels nobody seems to know what isgoing on.

The result, many frustrated loyal members -------

Some just stop paying dues, some quit, a few make a scene. It all depends on the situation.BUT, the result is a growing division amongst those who have been here for years working forCAP and those young eager beavers who ---------

Now, for a moment, I will get personal. I joined CAP in 1949 and learned to hand prop anairplane and use WWII communications gear. The squadron commander wanted to teach me tofly. The draft notice came and I joined the Air Force. The commander said great ------ you are amember of CAP while you are in the Air Force. I even went to CAP meetings at Jeffco nearDenver. Years later, after retiring, I became a pilot and bought an airplane. I immediatelystarted looking for CAP ---------- nowhere to be found. Airport people thought CAP was extinct. Ilater learned there had been a CAP airplane right there in a nearby hangar all along. CAP thebest kept secret.

BUT, I am still in CAP -------

For those who are frustrated, perhaps it is time to think about why you are in CAP. Cheap flyingtime --- community service --- self importance self aggrandizement --- there are many reasonsdepending on the individual. Whatever the reason, a few things remain steadfast.

Civil Air Patrol is an organization that stands ready to respond to an aviation emergency and,perhaps the most important, is one of the few organizations still teaching the values that madeour Country the greatest in the world. CAP still teaches discipline and self responsibility to ouryouth.

Most of all, we are a team, and we all must be team players.

Arizona multicultural state

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First Sergeant Notes

SMSgt Del RubiAZ Wing Command First Sergeant

Lessons Learned from our AZ Wing Cadets

Youve heard the statement; there is no I in team many times over and youvealso heard the importance of teamwork and strength in numbers. Every man-agement or leadership course weve attended discusses motivation, teamwork,

leadership and achieving personal and professional goals.

Our AZ Wing CAP Drill and Color Guard teams are testaments that what weveheard and have been lectured on during our lifetime really works. As you allknow, teamwork is a cooperative effort by all members of a group or team toachieve a common goal. What was the goal for both teams at the SouthwestRegion Cadet Competition? First place! Also, weve learned that developingteamwork is not an easy task; especially in a volunteer organization that has amajority of its membership who have full time jobs or are full time students.This results in minimal time to establish positive and respectful relationshipsthat are so important in developing an effective and professional team. Addi-

tionally, trying to mold a collection of individual performers or team membersinto a cohesive team that works together to accomplish the mission is challeng-ing to say the least due to time constraints once again. However, if you reallyput forth your best effort, commit and dedicate yourself 100% during your vol-unteer time, work hard and devote yourself to be the best, you can overcomeany and all obstacles for achieving your goals. Our professional Drill and ColorGuard team members are examples that our goals can be achieved if we arehighly motivated and are led effectively. Motivation is our greatest challenge inCAP and influencing people to achieve high personal and professional stan-dards can be attained we just need cadet and senior leaders to step up to theplate and provide an environment that fosters and rewards self-motivation.Our cadet and senior leaders for both teams did exactly what was needed, andwe all can learn from their example.

Our former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert D. Gaylor, stated:

If a leader will take care of their people by providing support, motivation, com-

munication and discipline, their people will take care of the mission. Our Ca-

dets took care of the mission and they are our Southwest Regional Champions

for both the Drill Team and the Color Guard Teamwell done cadets and sen-

ior leaders Sierra Hotel.



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Inspector Generals

TipsBy

Do you want to get credit for SLS?

Before you will be credited with a SLS completion, your eServices record must

reflect an enrollment in a specialty track

HQ CAP computer system will not give credit to anyone that has not met all the

requirement to attend the SLS course

Once a member does meet the requirements, HQ CAP is able to update the

records with the training

You can check your records on the Member Search link on the eServices web-

site

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Southwest Region Cadet CompetitionContinued from page 1

LITTLE ROCK AFB, AR (March 30, 2007) - The Arizona Wing Drill Team and

Color Guard won overall 1st Place in their respective categories at the 2007

Southwest Region Cadet Competition sending them to the National Cadet Com-petition for the Second time.

The Drill Team took 1st place in the Written Exam, Panel Quiz, Mile Run

(where C/2Lt Nathanael Russell won the Fleet Foot award with a time of 5 min

31 seconds), Volleyball, Inspection, and Innovative Drill events. High Score on

the Written exam was achieved by Lt Col Jamie Hurley. They took 2nd place in

Standard Drill.

The Color Guard took 1st Place in Written Exam, Indoor Presentation, and

the Mile Run events. They took 2nd Place in the Outdoor Presentation, Panel

Quiz, and Standard Drill.

Teams from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas were presentmaking it a very exciting and competitive weekend.

The National Cadet Competition will be held 28 June to 2 July, 2007 at

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in beautiful Dayton, Ohio.

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Scottsdale City Councilman

Addresses Scottsdale Senior Squadron 314Article by 1Lt Rob Davidson, Director of Public Affairs

Photos by Capt Richard Meyers, SSS 314

On March 12, 2007, Scottsdale City Councilman Bob Littlefield

spoke to the Scottsdale Senior Squadron 314 on current and future plans

for general aviation at the Scottsdale Airport.Councilman Littlefield, a former CAP member from the Texas

Wing,

SSS 314 Commander, Lt Col Dan

Myers poses with the Councilman

Group III Commander, Maj James Nova

personally thanks the Councilman with a

Challenge Coin

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AZ Wing Aerospace Teams attend

DMAFB and Luke AFB Air ShowsArticle and Photos by Lt Col Pete Feltz

Deputy Director of Aerospace Education

A lot of work goes into setting up the AE Museum at air shows. It would not havebeen possible without all the help we received from our fine cadets at both Davis-Monthan AFB and Luke AFB air shows. We do a lot of recruiting at these shows andhope some of it pays off for the local squadrons. There were a lot of people stop by tosee our exhibit at both shows. I believe Luke days set a new record of over 300,000 visi-tors. DM allows us to set up in a hangar which is really nice but the aircraft shaded areaat Luke was also a nice setup. Many of you were able to attend the shows and stopped

by the AE exhibits and hope you had an enjoyable time.

Museum at Davis-Monthan AFB Air Show

Museum at Luke AFB Air Show



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Fiesta Mall DayArticle by Lt Col Wes Waddle

Group IV, AEO

I have received confirmation from LTC Eggen, former Group IV Commander, that I am permitted to

continue the quest for an OUTSTANDING Aerospace Education Activity here in Arizona. I receivedfurther confirmation from a local shopping mall that we MAY be holding such activities here in thePhoenix Valley.

Keep watching our website for updates at: www.azwg.cap.gov

I have been contacted by the Fiesta Mall stating that it is highly likely that we will be holding thisactivity in June at their location during the weekend around "FLAG DAY" (June 14).

I NEED YOUR HELP!!! Please think for the next couple days about any and all aviation relatedactivities here in Arizona. That organization will want to set up a booth and participate. It's a WIN/WIN" for all parties. THE MALL WILL RECEIVE GREAT PUBLICITY AND EXTRA SHOPPING TRAF-FIC AT NO COST TO THEM.

The United States Air Force Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol will get our external AE Program to thecommunity. The CAP Public Affairs department will be needed on location. Other aviationorganizations here in Arizona will get to know one another as they will be participating.

HERE"S WHAT I NEED

Any Civil Air Patrol Personnel who knows a "point of contact" for any aviation related activitypleasedeliver that name to me within the next two or three days. Please contact that person and let themknow I (or an assistant from my office) will be calling. We will need representatives from the followingtypes or organizations:

United States Air Force

Civil Air Patrol Confederate Air Force Experimental Aircraft Association ROTC Military Aviation Law Enforcement Aviation Local flight schools Airlines Skydive teamsRemote Controlled Aircraft AssociationsWe need the "WOW factor". When someone thinks of shopping during those day from anywhere inArizona for that weekend; we want them to think "WOW!!! Let's go to the Fiesta Mall and see what'shappening!!!" You get the idea. Use your imagination.

I have organized such an activity in the past when I was based at Grissom Air Force Base, Indiana.We can make it happen here also. I can be reached by this email address; simply hit "reply". My cellphone number is 480-421-8753.

Let's make this a great success as I have received a call from a different Westcor Mall (ArrowheadMall) requesting more details for such a program. I will follow up with them in the very near future.



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Willie Composite Squadron 304

Cadet receives Earhart AwardArticle and Photo by

SM Robert Haasch, WS 304 PAO

The Willie Composite Squadron 304 is proud to announce that Elea-nor Andrieu, 20, achieved the Amelia Earhart Award. As a recipient of theaward, Andrieu also was promoted to the rank of cadet captain in the Ari-zona Wing of Civil Air Patrol.

Cadet Captain Andrieu received the award from Lieutenant ColonelRon Fett in a ceremony at Squadron 304's meeting place near William'sGateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. Cadet Captain Andrieu has been amember of Civil Air Patrol since June 2004 and is now the Cadet Com-

mander for Squadron 304.The Amelia Earhart Award has existed since 1964. This award honors

the late Amelia Earhart, who set many records for women aviators in avia-tion's infancy, and who was lost while attempting to be the first woman to cir-cumnavigate the globe.

C/Capt Andrieu receives

the Earhart Award from

Lt Col Ron Fett



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Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron 301

Cadets Complete First

Orientation FlightArticle and photos byCapt J. Brandon Masangcay

Assistant Director, Public Affairs

Capt J. Brandon Masangcay, SHCS 301 Commander presents

First Orientation Flight Certificates to:

Left Photo: Right Photo:

C/AB Marlayna Salter and C/AB Jairus Nero and

C/SSgt Sheridan Benard C/Amn Daniel Riley

Four cadets of the Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron 301 complete their First Orienta-

tion Flights. Flights departed from the Chandler Municipal Airport in Chandler, AZ,

located in the Phoenix metropolitan area.C/AB Jairus Nero is a seasoned flyer. He is involved in other aerospace

programs, which includes flying with the Tuskegee Airmen that live in the Valley.



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assists with Williams-Gateway Airport

Open HouseArticle and Photos by

SM Robert Haasch, WCS 304 PAO

2Lt Juan Torres, Recruiting

Officer, speaks to visitors at

the squadron display table.

C/Maj Felicia Voegele, 2Lt Bryan Alexander, and

C/SSgt Michael Andrieu discuss Ops plan

C/Abs Lisa Torres and Jacob Whiteprovide flight line security and help

Direct crowd.


detail

Members of the Willie Composite Squadron 304 attendedthe Williams Gateway Airport Open House on Saturday, March 10th.Williams Gateway Airport hosted their annual open house to raise

public awareness of the services they provide. The free open housewas held for the public to view military fighter jets and civilian aircraft,take helicopter rides for a fee, and tour the recently remodeled pas-senger terminal.

Squadron 304 was invited to help participate and volunteerwith tasks such as flight line security, crowd management, and otherthings as needed. The squadron was also offered a free booth to usefor recruitment activities and to raise public awareness of our squad-ron located at Williams Gateway Airport.

Fifteen members of Squadron 304 were able to attend andassist the airport during their event. The day went very well and thecadets and seniors successfully presented a professional image ofour squadron and Civil Air Patrol to the visitors.



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Frank Luke, Jr. Cadet Squadron 356

has New Eagle ScoutArticle by Lt Kim Richards, FLJCS 356

Thane Andrew Andy Reynolds made a promise to his great-grandmother4 years ago before she died; you will have a third generation of EagleScouts in your family. Well, Andy has come through on that promise, and onFriday night, he will become the first great-grandson of lobbyist EdithChristy to receive the rank of Eagle Scout.

Andy, 16, of Boy Scout Troop 513, will be honored at a special EagleScout Court of Honor on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at theGlendale Amphitheater. Andy is a junior at Dysart High School. He is amember of the Cross Country team and is a mid and long distance runner

for the Track team. He is a resident of El Mirage, and a fourth generationArizonan.

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest award a Boy Scout canreceive, and one only 2% of boys who join Boy Scouts ever earns. To earnthis award, Andy had to complete 21 merit badges, serve his troop inleadership positions for 16 months, and plan, organize, and complete amajor community service project.

Andys Eagle Project consisted of 908 hours of service, provided by20 boys and girls from Boy Scout Troop 513 and Girl Scout Cadette Troop490. They made a 5 hour trip to Kaibito, AZ, in the Navajo Nation, tocomplete some much needed community improvement projects. Andys

choice of Kaibito for his Eagle Project came after serving on several missiontrips to Kaibito to help teach at Vacation Bible School for Pure HeartChristian Fellowship.

Andy has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 513 of Glendale, AZ,Troop 239 of Peoria, AZ, and Troop and Pack 531 of Phoenix, AZ. He isalso a member of Pure Heart Christian Fellowship, where he hasvolunteered with the Kaibito missions teams and in Childrens Ministry.Andy also spends time as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet with Frank Luke Jr. CadetSquadron 356, serving as a Cadet Aerospace Officer.

Andy plans to become an aerospace engineer and hopes to work forNASA someday.


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Spotlight:

The Macari Legacy of the

Frank Luke, Jr. Cadet Squadron 356Article and Photo by

Lt Sheila Lucas, FLJCS 356 PAO

L-R: New promoted C/Capt Justin Macari, C/2Lt Nathan Macari, Capt CherylMacari, Lt Col Art Bornstein, AZWG Vice Commander, Maj Scott Kozack

Kozackiewicz, Deputy Chief of Staff for Training, and Capt Mike Macari

The Macari family joined CAP in 2000. Since that time they have experiencedmany triumphs through determination and hard work. Most recently, the entirefamily received promotions and now all are officers. Mike and Cheryl received

the rank of Captain as senior members. Their oldest son, Justin, 18, waspromoted to Cadet Captain and is the cadet advisor for Squadron 356 at LukeAir Force Base. Nathan, 15, the youngest received his Mitchell. Nathan is theacting Cadet Commander at 356. Congratulations!


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Squadron Leadership School

Corporate Learning Course heldArticle and Photo by

Capt Fidelia Newell, RN, Group IV PAO

February 18th concluded a very successful Unit CommandersCourse at Luke AFB. A total of 17 students graduated, all departing withknowledge and skills to become more successful commanders. CourseDirector Lt Col Cynthia Runkel and Administrator Capt Adam Such trulydid an outstanding job in preparing and executing the course.

Students arrived on the 16th to an informal gathering at the Of-ficers Club, and were invited by the Air Force officers being promotedthat evening to their open beverage reception.

The course started on the 17th at the 944FW, where their plush

conference room was prepared for our arrival. Lt Col Doug Miller, 61FSCC opened the course by speaking about Command Responsibilities.Learning from an active duty squadron commander brought forth the im-portance of the following classes.

On the 18th, classes continued with various instructors teach-ing their specialties, and concluded with AZWG 1stSgt Del Rubi instruct-ing on his many levels of expertise.

Col Lynch assisted Lt Col Runkel and Capt Such in congratu-lating and graduation commencement all of the participants. After ac-tion comments were met with high praise.

One of the best I've attended during my 30 plus years in CAP! Keep

up the good work! Dan Myers, Lt Col, CAP, Commander, ScottsdaleSQ 314

Many thanks go out to Luke AFB for their hospitality, especially Maj MikeKeel, CCE of the 944th for welcoming CAP to their facility and for all hissupport throughout the weekend. Course Directors Lt Col Runkel andCapt Such, a very well deserved MISSION SUCCESSFUL.



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Upcoming Events

April

14 Wing Staff - Pan AmESSA - Deer Valley Sq. Bldg

16-19 SWR Chaplains ConferenceLuke AFB

21-22 SLS / CLC - Luke AFB

27-29 Wing SAREX - Deer Valley

Office of Public Affairs

1Lt Rob Davidson Maj James Nova Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

Director Asst. Director Asst. Director

WingTips Editor-in-Chief

NEW REDUCED RATES FOR WINGCONFERENCE REGISTRATION!!

Col Lynch has approved a substantial reduction in the ConferenceRegistration costs if registered NLT postmarked May 20th.

See the attached new Registration form showing the rate reductions. Thisconference is to be a major celebration for the Civil Air Patrol's 65th Anniversary.

Col Lynch wants to make it more affordable so as large a number of members as

possible will attend. We wanted the Conference to be at a specially nice place and

the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort is first class. Take advantage of these

reduced rates and register early for this fun filled package.

Happy Easter

and

Happy Passover


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CIVIL AIR PATROLARIZONA WING CONFERENCE

JUNE 1st 3rd 2007

Come Celebrate 65th Anniversary of Civil Air Patrol

Pointe Hilton Resort7600 North 16th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020

Call for room reservations at 602-997-262674.00 plus tax per night. Newly Decorated and Newly Furnished

This is a First Class Resort. See details at: www.pointehilton.com

PACKAGE # GUESTS PRICE TOTALCOMPLETE Register by May 20 _______ X $80.00 = __________

CONFERENCE, LUNCH, RECEPTION, AWARDS BANQUET AND DOOR PRIZES

BE SURE TO STAY FOR THE SKITSAfter May 20th COMPLETE ______ X $110.00 = _________CONFERENCE & LUNCH ______ X $40.00 = _________LUNCH ONLY ______ X $20.00 = _________DINNER ONLY ______ X $50.00 = _________

Choose Dinner Menu: Roasted Stuffed Chicken_______ Marinated Boneless Pork___Your Choice Complete Vegetarian Plate_______ or Pan- Seared Pacific Salmon_______

Indicate: Box Lunch at Hotel______ or Aunt Chiladas Mexican Restaurant_____

CADETS DINNER ONLY _______ X $30.00 = __________CADETS FULL PACKAGE _______ X $50.00 = __________

CONFERENCE, LUNCH AND AWARDS BANQUETWING CONFERENCE ONLY, FOR CADETS______ FREECOMMANDER RECEPTION (FRIDAY) ________ FREE

Cash bar & appetizers! Aunt Chiladas Mexican Restaurant open to all CAP members.

Name(s) ___________________________________ Arrival Date? 1ST or 2nd

Current Staff Position _____________________ Staying at Pointe? Y or N

Send information and check or money order to:Lt Col Pete Feltz

6131 W. Windrose DrGlendale, AZ 85304

Questions? Email me at: [email protected] or Phone: 623-878-9444

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