Deer Valley Squadron - Jun 2007

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Monthly e-newsletter ofDeer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air PatrolDeer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona

50 years of service to Arizona and America 1957-2007 Capt. Paula Ramage, Squadron Commander Vol. 1, No. 10 June-July 2007

Performing Missions For America Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)

Inside Full Throttle Mayor, governor, congressman,

CAP commander honor squadron 3-5 Highlights of 50th-anniversary party 6-8 Squadron participates in ADOT flights 9 Cadet shooting team debuts well 10 Dues payments, promotions 11

Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302Celebrating 50 years of service in 2007

See the Quarterly Training Schedule (QTS) for upcoming events and contact information. Also, go to http://azwg.us and see the calendar of activities within the Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing.

Party, proclamations highlight50th-anniversary celebrations

Maj. Tim Beckwith (center), a 37-year member and former commander of Deer ValleyComposite Squadron 302, celebrates the

squadrons 50th anniversary with his wife, Patricia (right), and new senior member Seth Blumberg during the anniversary gala.

With gubernatorial and mayoral proc-lamations underscoring its significance,Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302s50th anniversary was celebrated in Mayby dozens of Civil Air Patrol (CAP)members and guests during a gala event.

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Squadrons five decades lauded(Continued form page 1)

Lt. Col. Pete Feltz, a former squadron commander,served as master of ceremonies for the event at PhoenixElks Lodge No. 335 in north Phoenix.

After being welcomed by the squadrons com-mander, Capt. Paula Ramage, and the presentationof the colors by the squadrons cadet color guard,Lt. Col. Feltz introduced guest speakers PhoenixVice Mayor Dave Siebert, State Rep. and CAPMaj. Nancy Barto, and Arizona Wing Com-mander Col. William Lynch. Among others in atten-dance were Majs. James Nova and Adam Such, com-manders of Groups 3 and 4, respectively, and Wing dig-

nitaries who included former commander Gil Day and Maj.Carla Day, Maj. Brian Ready, and 1Lts. Andy Murray and Elliott Korona.

Vice Mayor Siebert read a proclamation by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon declaring May 20as Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Day and May 20-26 as Deer Valley CompositeSquadron 302 50th Anniversary Week in Phoenix. The squadron received its national charteron May 20, 1957. Rep. Barto read a proclamation by Gov. Janet Napolitano declaring May asDeer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Month in Arizona. Both proclamations recognized thesquadron for its five decades of dedicated service to the community, state and nation.

Col. Lynch read a letter of appreciation from Maj. Gen. Antonio Pineda, CAP nationalcommander, who praised the squadron for its accomplishments.

Cadets from Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 celebrated the squadrons 50th an-niversary with a pair of obser-vances: a burger burn during thesquadrons open house on Monday,April 30, and a picnic on Sunday, May6, at Cactus Park, 39th Avenue andCactus Road. Funds raised from thesale of burgers were to be used to helpdefray cadet encampment costs.

Full Throttle combines issues for June, July

Software and technical issues pre-cluded the monthly publication of FullThrottle in June.

Please enjoy this combined June-July issue.

Full Throttle Full Throttle is the monthly e-newsletter for offi-

cers, cadets and friends of Deer Valley CompositeSquadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Itsmission is to bolster communication with andamong officers and cadets, enhance awareness ofsquadron activities, and share news and informa-tion about the squadron and its personnel.

Story suggestions and submissions can be for-warded by the 15 th of the month preceding publica-tion to 2Lt. Jerry Porter, squadron public-affairsofficer, at [email protected].

To guarantee receipt of the newsletter, readersshould ensure their e-mail addresses and othercontact information remain current with the squad-ron and on e-services at www.capnhq.gov . Vol. 1, No. 10 June-July 2007


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Mayor proclaims day, week in honorof squadrons legacy, contributions

Following is the text of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordons proclamation designating May20 as Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Day and May 20-26 as Deer Valley Com-posite Squadron 302 50th Anniversary Week in Phoenix:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 is a chartered squadron of the non-profit,57,000-member Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 of the Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing hasprovided exemplary volunteer service to the people of the City of Phoenix, the State of Arizonaand the United States of America for five decades; and

WHEREAS, this service has been provided through the years by hundreds of members andcadets of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302; and

WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 faithfully upholds and supports the CivilAir Patrols principles and high ethical standards for integrity, volunteerism, excellence, lead-ership, and followership by building the finest force of citizen volunteers to provide missionsfor America, emergency services, aerospace education, homeland security, and cadet programs;and

WHEREAS, the members of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 have been recognizedthrough the years for outstanding contributions to community betterment by earning honorssuch as the Civil Air Patrols National Squadron of Distinction and National Squadron of

Merit; andWHEREAS, members, former members, friends and guests of the squadron will gather tocelebrate on May 4 the 50 th anniversary of the founding of Deer Valley Composite Squadron302; and

WHEREAS, May 20, 2007, marks the 50 th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrols issuance of asquadron charter on May 20, 1957, to Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHIL GORDON, MAYOR of the City of Phoenix, Arizona, dohereby proclaim May 20 as DEER VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 302 DAY andMay 20-26 as DEER VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 302 50 th ANNIVERSARYWEEK in Phoenix.

Given under my hand in these free United States in the City of Phoe-nix, on the second day of April, two thousand seven, and to which Ihave caused the Seal of the City of Phoenix to be affixed and havemade this proclamation public.

Phil GordonMayor


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Governors proclamation commendssquadrons service to Arizona, nation

Following is the text of Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitanos proclamation designating Mayas Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Month in Arizona:

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WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, a chartered squadron of the Arizona Wingof the Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is observ-ing 50 years of outstanding volunteer service to the people of Arizona and the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 has participated in hundreds of aerial andground search-and-rescue missions throughout Arizona as well as providing additional supportfor homeland security, counter-narcotic, humanitarian, disaster relief and damage assessment,and related services; and

WHEREAS, these services have been provided through the past five decades by hundreds of members and cadets of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302; and

WHEREAS, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 subscribes, upholds and supports the CivilAir Patrols principles and high ethical standards for integrity, volunteerism, excellence, lead-ership and followership by building the finest force of citizen volunteers to provide missionsfor America, emergency services, aerospace education, homeland security and cadet programs;and

WHEREAS, exemplary contributions to community enhancement and safety and an ongoingdedication to excellence have been recognized with esteemed past honors that include DeerValley Composite Squadron 302s designation as a non-profit Civil Air Patrol National Squad-ron of Distinction and National Squadron of Merit; and

WHEREAS, May 20, 2007, marks the 50 th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrols issuance of asquadron charter on May 20, 1957, to Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Janet Napolitano, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby pro-claim May 2007 as DEER VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 302 MONTH.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great

Seal of the State of Arizona.Janet NapolitanoGovernor

DONE at the Capitol in Phoenix on this sixteenthday of April in the year Two Thousand and sevenand of the independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-First.



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Congressman, national commanderextend congratulations to squadron

Among the expressions of congratulations received by Deer Valley Composite Squad-ron 302 on its 50th anniversary are letters received from U.S. Rep. John Shadegg of Ari-zona and Maj. Gen. Antonio Pineda, national commander of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol.Following are excerpted from their messages:

It is a pleasure to join the community in offering my congratulations for the decades of committed, unwavering service provided by thesquadron. The well-deserved awards and recognition the squadronhas received over the years are a true testament to your success at such a vital mission.

Best wishes for many more years of dedicated service to our commu-nity, state and nation.

John ShadeggCongressman

Arizona 3 rd DistrictU.S. House of Representatives

~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It gives me great pleasure to send my congratulations to you all

for a job well done. Not only has your squadron reached a major milestone in unit history by remaining actively chartered for 50

years, you are one of only 22 active units nationwide that has morethan 100 members and are the largest in the Arizona Wing.

By having received the National Squadron of Distinction twiceand also the National Squadron of Merit, your remarkable achieve-ments are due to the leadership and commitment of the current and

past members of your squadron. Without each and every member committing themselves to the program, the unit as well as Civil Air Patrol cannot continue to provide support to local communities,

prepare young people to become responsible citizens and support this great nation through disaster relief, emergency services and homeland-security opera-

tions.We can only imagine what the next 50 years will bring, but Im sure the Deer Valley Squad-ron will continue to flourish and remain a major part of the success of this organization. I con-sider it an honor to be your commander and salute you all for a job well done.

Antonio J. Pineda Major General, CAPCommander


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Pictorial highlights of a 50-year celebration

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Commemorating 50 Years 1) Capt. Paula Ramage,commander of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, opensthe festivities commemorating the squadrons 50th anniver-sary. 2) Cadet Color Guard members (from left) WilliamMead, Blaine Esgar and Robert Gassert present the colors.3) Phoenix Vice Mayor Dave Seibert expresses the citysappreciation. 4) Pilots (from left) Capt. Bill Rogers, Maj.Bob Wirth and Capt. Atilla Sokol confer on past missions.

50th-Anniversary photos courtesy of former Arizona Wing Commander Gil Day


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Enjoying the Festivities 1) State Rep. Nancy Bartoaddresses attendees and 2) receives a gift of appreciationfrom Lt. Col. Pete Feltz, master of ceremonies and formersquadron commander. 3) Arizona Wing commander Col.William Lynch (left) greets Lt. Col Feltz. 4) 2Lt. SusanPorter (left) is about to learn she has won the eveningsgrand-prize drawing: a tour of the U.S. Airway TrainingCenter and opportunity to pilot a full-motion 737 simula-tor. Also shown are (from left) Capt. Paula Ramage, Lt.Col. Pete Feltz, Lt. Col. Ken Ramage and Arizona Wingcommander Col. William Lynch. 5) Phoenix Vice MayorDave Siebert chats with guests at the squadrons 50th-anniversary party.

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Memories Shared 1) Staff offi-cers of Deer Valley CompositeSquadron 302 at the event include(from left) 2Lt. Jerry Porter,public affairs; 1Lt. Len Weiss,communications; Maj. BobWirth, interim finance; Maj. TimBeckwith, safety; Capt. Paula

Ramage, squadron commander; Capt. Atilla Sokol, standards andevaluation; Capt. Bill Sander,aircraft maintenance; 1Lt. CaseyYoung, deputy commander forcadets; and 2Lt. RubenKafenbaum, professional devel-opment. 2) Squadron commanderCapt. Paula Ramage receivescongratulations from ArizonaWing commander Col. William

Lynch. 3) Just a trunk? Nope.Many historical documentationsand photos of the squadron andthe Arizona Wing were on dis-play. 4) ArizonaWing commanderCol. WilliamLynch (center)shares a story dur-ing the door-prizedrawing. Looking

on are (from left)squadron com-mander Capt.Paula Ramage,Lt. Col. Pete Feltzand Lt. Col. KenRamage.

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Highway safety Stopped vehicles such as these along Highway 87 are monitored by aircrews from Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 and other Arizona Wing squadrons to ensure traveler safety as part of missions being flown twice weekly for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

ADOT flights emphasize traveler safety,provide opportunities to enhance proficiency

Aircrews and radio operators from DeerValley Composite Squadron 302 as well asselected other U.S. Civil Air Patrol squad-rons within the Arizona Wing are support-ing the Arizona Department of Transpor-tations (ADOTs) summer program tomonitor weekend traffic conditions andsafety concerns along Interstate 17 andState Route 87 (Beeline Highway), two of the major travel arteries into and out of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Responsible primarily for monitoring theBeeline Highway from Shea Boulevard to apoint just south of Payson, the squadronsaircrews have been flying at least one sortieeach Friday and Sunday afternoon (and onmajor holidays such as Memorial Day, Inde-pendence Day and Labor Day) during thesummer months.

The crews observe and report issues suchas accidents, stranded vehicles, roadway de-

bris, lane restrictions and other situations thatcould raise safety concerns for travelers seek-ing weekend respites in Arizonas cooler highcountry and then returning on Sunday to theValley.

Specialized laptop computers provided byADOT are equipped with global positioningsystem (GPS) software that allows aircrews toidentify the position of potential hazards ac-cording to the nearest milepost number on themonitored highway. Those concerns then arerelayed to ADOT by base personnel for fol-low-up attention.

ADOT is covering the fuel costs for eachflight. The opportunity for increased flights isenabling the personnel of several ArizonaWing squadrons to advance their scanner andobserver training/certifications, enhance over-all training and operations proficiency, andadd needed flight hours for aircraft.


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Cadet shooting team shows well in competition with troops

In its first-ever match, Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302s cadet shooting teamscored mid-range in competitive shooting with U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine per-sonnel at the Arizona National Guard All-Weapons Weekend in April at Camp NavajoArmy Depot near Flagstaff.

Cadets must complete the National Rifle Association (NRA)Hunter Safety Course and attend shooting practices. The squadron

is believed to have the onlyU.S. Civil Air Patrol activeNRA-competitive shootingteam in the nation. Addi-

tional information about joining the team is from Lt.Col. Ken Ramage at602/770-5289.

Photos courtesyPhotos courtesyof Capt. Ken Youngof Capt. Ken Young


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Squadron dues payments due by Sept. 30 To remain in good membership standing, all senior members (officers) and cadets of

Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 must pay their annual squadron dues of $40 by

Sept. 30. Payment in advance of that date is appreciated.Prompt payment of dues is necessary to help the squadron maintain its financial strength andmeet ongoing operational expenses.

Please make dues checks payable to Civil Air Patrol.Checks can be mailed to Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 at 932 W. Deer Valley Road,

Phoenix, AZ 85027, or delivered in person at cadet or officer meetings.Because the Civil Air Patrol is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dues and other CAP-

related expenses such as mileage to and from meetings and other activities are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Officers, parents, grandparents and others also might wish to consider making the squad-ron the beneficiary of end-of-year charitable contributions that will reap benefits during tax

season.Charitable gifts should be made via a separate check, also made payable to Civil Air Patrol,and noted appropriately.

Cadets, adult officers earn grade promotionsCongratulations to these Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 cadets whose studies

and perseverance have earned them promotions to the following grades:

To Cadet Lieutenant Colonel: Matthew Ramage

To Cadet Major: Justin Lennon

To Cadet Second Lieutenant: Jessica Baynes

To Cadet Master Sergeant: Clifford Branch III

To Cadet Senior Airman: Michael Padrick

To Cadet Airman First Class: Ayanna Derby, Kegan Edmondson and Daniel Vogt

To Cadet Airman: Jeremy Hogan and Jacob Rimlinger

In addition, the following adult officers have received grade advancement:

To Captain: Paula Ramage and Robert Smith

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