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    Welcome to Camp Ripley!Our Cadet Commander:Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Brian Anderson

    welcomes all cadets and

    staff to the 2007

    Minnesota Wing Cadet

    Encampment at Camp

    Ripley. "This will be one

    of the most interesting

    and rewarding events in

    your cadet career," said Anderson.

    He joined the Civil Air Patrol in December

    2001 and attended his first encampment at Grand

    Forks Air Force Base in 2002. At the 6th CTG in

    2004 he was a flight commander and received the

    Command Staff Award.

    At his home unit, the 130th Composite

    Squadron in Lakeville, he has served as flight

    sergeant, flight commander, first sergeant, as well

    as cadet commander. He has also served on the

    Cadet Advisory Council at the wing, regional and

    national levels.

    C/Lt Col Anderson is currently a student at theUniversity of North Dakota, where he is a

    contracted cadet in Army ROTC - HelicopterFlight Training Program. He wishes you the best

    of luck in this years encampment, and had this to

    say to basics, Work as a team, and listen to your

    staff, which is there to help you. Also, try your

    best at every event. If you dont put forth your besteffort you let yourself and your team down. There

    have been many people that have passed

    encampment before you, stick with it and youll

    make it too!"

    Welcome from the EncampmentCommander

    Major Conrad Peterson is this years

    Encampment Commander. The encampment is

    one of the most challenging things that you are

    going to be doing in your early Civil Air Patrol

    career, he said. As you progress through the

    Civil Air Patrol program, the things that you can

    do at encampment become more and more

    exciting. Youre actually going to run the

    encampment!

    What You Will Learn This Week Precise drill

    The importance of teamwork

    Self-discipline

    Time management skills

    Interpersonal relation skills

    And more.

    Arrival of In-Flight CadetsIn-processing started today at 1100 and ran until

    1300. Cadets lined up outside building 7-1 where

    they found out what flight they had been assigned

    to. They reported any medications they take to the

    medical staff before the Standards/Evaluation

    Team inspected each cadets luggage for any

    contraband. The Stand/Eval Team is responsiblefor supervising and executing the inspections

    during encampment. They set measurable

    standards for the cadets uniforms, bunks, and

    barracks area. They ensure that the basics work as

    a true team with their staff members and with each

    other. Following room inspection, the cadets were

    turned over to a Tactical Officer (TAC), a senior

    9thMN CTG Encampment Issue # 1: Saturday, June 23, 2007

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    9th MN Wing Encampment, June 23, 2007

    member that assists each cadet in balancing and

    integrating the requirements of the physical,

    military, academic, and moral-ethical programs

    and aspects of encampment.

    Encampment factsThe Minnesota Wing has been running cadet

    encampments since the 1950s. Over the years they

    have been modified and adapted to meet the needs

    of our wing and its cadets. Nearly 1,000 cadets

    have participated since 1999.

    Minneapolis Star Tribune visitsencampmentJeff Thompson a photo/journalist with the StarTribune spent Saturday, June 23 at Camp Ripley

    learning about encampment as part of a story hes

    working on. Ive never had more people call me

    sir in my life! Thompson said. His plan is to

    visit the encampment again during the week, and

    he hopes to publish the story in a few weeks.

    Well try to let you know the actual date of

    publication as soon as we can.

    Forecast for Sunday, June 24Sunny with a high of 90 degrees. Winds S/SE

    at 5 to 15 miles per hour.

    MED Tips Drink a lot of water. You must drink at least

    two canteens worth each day. Yellow urine

    indicates that you are dehydrated; urine should

    be clear. If you are thirsty, its too late!

    Do not drink any soda, coffee, or tea.

    Do not lock your knees

    Use plenty of sunscreen. Reapply it

    frequently.

    Tomorrows menu is:

    Breakfast: Hard Cooked Eggs

    Sausage links

    WafflesFruit

    Cereal

    Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese

    Green Beans

    Lettuce Salad

    Jello

    Supper: Baked Chicken

    Rice

    Mixed vegetables

    Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE

    SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL

    The Daily Gremlin is the official daily newsletter

    of the Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007

    Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet

    version of the publication is an official Internet

    operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is

    published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007

    from the offices at Camp Ripley Military

    Reservation.

    Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer

    C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander

    C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer

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    Welcome to Day 2:Day 2 of encampment started with physical

    training (PT) consisting of various stretching andresistance exercises followed by a light jog before

    showering up and changing to Blues in

    preparation of breakfast and an ecumenical service

    held at the Camp Ripley Chapel. Encampment

    chaplains Major Chris Priest and Major Robert

    McLawhorn provided those attending the service

    some words of advice and encouragement for the

    week.Chaplain Priest told the cadets that it would be a

    week of stress and frustration at times, and to draw

    on their faith. The Bible is a great resource with all

    sorts of coping tools.

    Chaplain McLawhorn called the cadets heroes

    because of the volunteer service they provide their

    community, state and nation by being members of

    the Civil Air Patrol. Calling encampment an

    important step in each cadets life, McLawhorn

    went on the say, The skills youll learn at

    encampment youll carry for the rest of your life.

    A section of the morning was also spentsquaring away uniforms, bunks, footlockers and

    rooms for a series of formal inspections that will

    occur throughout the rest of the week.

    Just when the cadets thought they had spent

    enough time with inspection preparation, it was

    another round of folding and refolding blankets,

    sheets and measuring t-shirts making sure they

    meet the specifications set by the Standards and

    Evaluation Team who are responsible for

    supervising and executing the inspections during

    encampment.

    The cadets were kept busy most of the rest of the

    afternoon with sessions on Morale Leadership,

    CAPs Emergency Services Mission and more drill

    and ceremony.

    9thMN CTG Encampment Issue # 2: Sunday, June 24, 2007

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    Forecast for Monday, June 25Sunny and very warm with a high of 91 degrees.A cool front will drop temperatures into the low 80s

    the latter part of the week.

    MED Tips Apply sunscreen before leaving the

    barracks and reapply frequently.

    Pre-hydrate (drink water) before leavingthe barracks.

    Throughout the day, DRINK WATER!SDS Report:

    For SDS the first day was stressful. They had

    two classes, which dealt with drill and

    encampment. Several of them had a brief

    opportunity to be their Flight Commander of the

    day.

    Their 2nd

    day started with PT. They then

    marched to their barracks and changed into their

    Blues for the day. Today they had several classesincluding: Instructing a Flight, Safety Briefing,

    Goal Setting, and Moral Leadership.SDS report contributed by:

    C/SrAmn Ryan ConradC/A1C William Donkers

    Guidon Bearer TrainingGuidon bearers have been around since the

    Romans. During the US Civil War the bravest man

    in the company would carry the guidon, a flag orpennant, which signified a military unit. During

    Civil Air Patrol encampment a guidon is used to

    signify a particular flight.

    Encampment profiles: Encampment CommanderName: Maj. Conrad

    Peterson

    Age: 25

    Education: High

    school graduate with

    some college

    experience. Was homeschooled until I

    graduated in 2000.

    Current occupation: Assistant Produce Manager

    at Cub Foods store in Shorewood.

    Current residence: Burnsville, Minnesota (Makes

    for a long drive to work)

    Years affiliated with CAP: A little over 7 years.

    Duty assignment when not with encampment:My normal CAP occupation is the Wing Director of

    Aerospace Education. I have also recently been

    appointed as the editor of WingTips, the official

    MN Wing newsletter. I also am willing to help outwherever needed.

    My leadership style: I have a strict leadership style

    and expect others to get the job done that they sign

    on for. I do not necessarily ask for perfection but

    competent completion. I like to think that I lead by

    example. I will never ask anyone to do anything I

    myself will not be willing to or have not done. I

    will never give a person an order and not give them

    Tomorrows menu is:

    Breakfast: Scrambled eggs

    French toast

    Bacon

    Fruit

    Cereal

    Lunch: TacosGreen Beans

    Lettuce Salad

    Jello

    Supper: BBQ pork ribs

    Mashed potatoes

    Peas

    Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE

    SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL

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    the tools to be able to successfully complete the

    mission. In short, I do not provide people the means

    to fail, only to succeed.Favorite part of encampment: It is always a joy

    when you see the basic cadets come together and

    work with each other. They use teamwork, give

    advice to each other and stand up for each other.Each individual comes to encampment as a scared

    individual and by the end of the week they have

    become a large confident group of one. You see the

    camaraderie years later between them when they

    talk about their year as a basic. I enjoy seeing

    cadets build friendships and working relationships

    with fellow cadets that they may have never met or

    worked with if they had not gone to encampment.

    Least favorite part of encampment: The hot

    weather!

    Something I look forward to doing at

    encampment: I have had the privilege to workwith many different people and work in many

    different jobs. I enjoyed being a

    tactical officer the most but would like to try a

    support staff role someday.

    Something I look forward to doing later in life: I

    would like to try for IACE in a few years. My next

    big activity after my tour as encampment

    commander will be Region Staff College.

    In my spare time: Civil Air Patrol of course! I also

    enjoy checking out the eBay pages and buying and

    selling as a hobby. I also collect vintage ship

    photographs and Civil Air Patrol unit patches.Something you would not know from just

    looking at me: I enjoy listening to classical and

    swing music. I also have an interest in fine arts.Most important to me in life: Definitely my

    family, my son and my girlfriend.

    Biggest fear: Not being successful.

    What am I most proud of: Being given the

    opportunity to command this encampment.Extra information: It has been a great opportunity

    and an excellent learning experience being here

    with such a fine group of individuals. I look

    forward to meeting each and every one of you and Ihope you have a great encampment experience.

    The Daily Gremlin is the official daily newsletter

    of the Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007

    Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet

    version of the publication is an official Internet

    operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is

    published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007

    from the offices at Camp Ripley Military

    Reservation.

    Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment Commander

    Capt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer

    C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG CommanderC/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer

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    If cadets at the 9th Minnesota Cadet Training

    Group (CTG) return to their home squadrons with

    stories to tell about Tangle Foot Island

    Hopper and The Tarzan dont think theyre

    telling you about the latest dance step. Those were

    just some of the names of the different stations

    they tackled Monday on Camp Ripleys

    formidable obstacle course.

    A convoy of CAP vans transported the cadets to

    the site located in the recesses of Camp Ripley.The course, located among the cover of trees,

    brought a welcomed respite from the heat, as well

    as a great way to get outside and burn off some

    energy.

    Maybe the best way to explain the obstacle

    course is through some pictures and some quotes

    from the cadets (in no particular order):

    Cadet Andrew Bauch, Red Wing Composite

    Squadron: I want to do it again!

    Cadet Carlos Abarca, St. Croix Composite

    Squadron: Getting to help others on the obstacle

    course is what encampment is all about:teamwork.

    Cadet Charlie Ramler, St. Cloud Composite

    Squadron: Organized chaos, but it was great!

    Cadet Kristin Young, Duluth Composite

    Squadron: Awkward and hard at the same time,

    but I liked it.

    9thMinnesota Cadet Training Group Issue # 3: Monday, June 25, 2007

    Quote of the dayThe significance of attending encampment:

    I would have been disappointed and

    jealous if I couldnt have done this.

    - Cadet Sean Higgins, St. Croix Composite Sqdn

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    Cadet Skinner, Viking Composite Squadron:

    Stressful and very helpful.

    Cadet Derek Fox, St. Paul Composite Squadron,

    probably summed it up best: It was fun!

    Getting to know you---Your staff is just like you! The following is an interview

    with Cadet Command Chief Master Sergeant RebeccaWaddell.

    Gremlin: How long have

    you been in Civil AirPatrol?Waddell: A little over twoyears.

    Gremlin: What was yourbasic year and which CTG

    was it?

    Waddell: Last year 8th

    CTG.Gremlin: What was the

    hardest thing for you that

    year?

    Waddell: When I firstjoined CAP, confidence was

    my biggest roadblock. With hard work it slowly began toimprove and as my confidence improved, everything else did

    too. So when encampment came around in June 2006,confidence was no longer a problem.Gremlin:What other staff positions have you held at past

    encampments?

    Waddell: None.Gremlin: What is your favorite part of CAP?Waddell: Leadership training. I enjoy learning how to better

    my leadership skills, increase my character, confidence, andaccountability, while raising my standards. I strive to be aleader of excellence so that I, in turn, can train others to begreat leaders.

    Gremlin: What advice do you have for the basics?Waddell: Attitude is everything. Encampment is just a phase.It will come and it will go. Don't loose sight of the end goal graduation. Remember, encampment is the 'chief corner-stone' of your CAP career and the start of your process of

    becoming a better leader. Be focused. Don't fight what'scoming, just dive into it because what you put into CAP iswhat you will get out of it. That's a given.

    Forecast for Tuesday, June 26

    A mix of sun and clouds. Breezy with a high of

    90 degrees before a thundery cool front arrives late

    in the day.

    Last survivor of Iwo Jima flag raising

    dies in Edina

    Charles W. Lindberg, the last survivor of the sixU.S. Marines who raised the first American flag

    over Iwo Jima during World War II, died in Edina

    yesterday at the age of 86.

    Tomorrows menu is:Breakfast: Scrambled eggs

    Hash browns

    Sausage

    Fruit

    Cereal

    Lunch: Grilled cheese

    Tomato soup

    Corn

    Lettuce salad

    Supper: Salisbury steak

    Steak fries

    Peas and carrots

    Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE

    SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL

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    Lindberg spent decades explaining that it was

    his patrol, not the one captured in the famous

    photograph by Joe Rosenthal, that raised the first

    flag over the island.

    In the late morning of Feb. 23, 1945, Lindberg

    fired his flame-thrower into enemy pillboxes at the

    base of Mount Suribachi and then joined five otherMarines fighting their way to the top to raise the

    flag. He was awarded the Silver Star for bravery.

    The Minnesota Legislature passed a resolution

    in Lindberg's honor in 1995. His face appears on a

    huge mural in Long Prairie of the battle for Iwo

    Jima, and his likeness is etched into the black

    granite walls of Soldiers Field in Rochester.

    Staff Development Squadron ReportOn training day three we started off with

    physical training (PT) that was slightly more

    rigorous than yesterdays PT. We returned to the

    barracks and changed into BDUs. We went to

    opening formation and fell into flight. We then left

    for chow and for class. By midday we had gotten

    our act together and the flight commander was

    making his calls more professionally. We then

    spent some time on the decision making process.

    C/SMSgt Andrew Fowler

    On training day three I started off not quite sure

    what to do because my schedule said pending so

    I asked my flight if we had a class scheduled.

    After that I always asked what SDS had planned

    for the day.

    C/TSgt Cody McComber

    More fun at the obstacle course

    The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of the

    Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007

    Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet

    version of the publication is an official Internet

    operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is

    published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007

    from the offices at Camp Ripley Military

    Reservation.

    Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment Commander

    Capt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer

    C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander

    C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer

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    TTHHEEGGRREEMMLLIINN

    Cadets find their way during landnavigation course

    by Captain Richard Sprouse, Encampment Public Affairs Officer

    Cadets spent a considerable amount of timeTuesday on land navigation activities. As someonewho always liked to get into the field during hismilitary days I loaded into a van filled with cadetsas we made our way along the dusty roads leading

    to Camp Ripleys Land Navigation Course.Once at the site Chief Master Sergeant Don

    Vance, Bravo Flight Tactical Officer, gave asafety briefing. The cadets were then formed intoteams of five or six members. Vans containingwater and immediate transportation back tocantonment shadowed each team. We also had amedical team readily available to assist if needed.

    First Lieutenant Karen Anderson and I taggedalong with a group of Alpha Flight membersincluding C/A1C Jack Dillow (Red WingSquadron), C/SrA Derek Fox (St. Paul Squadron),

    C/A1C Peter Mayhew (Anoka), C/A1C JoshuaMandrell (Northland Squadron), C/Amn RussNelson (Wesota Squadron) and C/Amn BlakeWiding (Northwest Squadron). Alpha FlightCommander Cadet/Second Lieutenant JasonAnderson was not to assist the group. It would betheir responsibility to apply their map reading and

    land navigation skills to locate some of the sixpotential checkpoints located along the course.

    We jumped off at 9:45 a.m., but before longthere was some disagreement among the cadetsabout what direction we were heading. Thoughtsof being lost at Camp Ripley quickly entered mymind, but just as quickly the cadets resolved theirissues and we entered the woods. At 10:05 wefound the first checkpoint!

    It wasnt a pleasant journey as we continued totramp through the woods, the cadets, now workinglike a team, leading the way through a densethicket made more miserable by the heat andhumidity.

    At 10:42 the cadets located the secondcheckpoint. We took a break, checked each other

    9th Minnesota Cadet Training Group Issue # 4: Tuesday, June 26, 2007

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    TTHHEEGGRREEMMLLIINN

    Simulation almost realDriver, C/SrA Matthew Blair (Crow Wing

    Squadron), positioned the 70-ton, M1 Abrams tankinto firing position. Gunner, Fire when ready!said tank commander, C/SSgt Dane Bjorkman(Anoka Squadron) who had loaded the main gun.Gunner C/A1C Paul Estes (Valley Squadron)unlimbered the 120mm main gun slamming around into the target down range. You got it!

    shouted Bjorkman. If it sounds a little too realfor a Minnesota Wing encampment, youre right.Cadets spent most of Tuesday morning using tankand M16 simulators.

    Cadet Blair takes simulated control of an M1 Abrams tank

    The $3-million simulator system is state of theart training equipment that was made available tothe cadets thanks to the assistance of theMinnesota Army National Guard.

    Tank commander Bjorkman

    The tank simulator contained several modulesreplicating the actual crew space of an M1Abrams, including toggle switches, headsets tocommunicate, firing systems and computergenerated targets visible through vision ports.While one module housed the driver, a separatecomputer link connected the compartment thatcontained the tank commander/loader and gunner.The cadets operated as a team to maneuver and

    shoot the tank in a virtual training environment.

    Gunner Estes

    While Bjorkman, Blair and Estes manned thetank, another group of cadets were using acomputerized M-16 rifle range that exposed themto several virtual tactical scenarios.

    C/2 nd Lt Julie Crevier (Viking) and C/SrA Lydia Stone(St. Cloud) share a real smile during a virtual activity.

    9th Minnesota Cadet Training Group Issue # 5: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

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    The rest of the day was spent in classes such asmoral leadership, CAP Cadet Aerospace Programand USAF commissioning routes. Followingdinner the cadets returned to their respectivebarracks to prepare for an inspection beforepersonal time and lights out.

    C/SSgt Lupe Diaz of Davenport, Iowa, is among a handful of

    Iowa CAP cadets attending the Minnesota encampment. Whenasked why he said, Because we always hear its the best.

    Getting to know you---Your staff is just like you! The following is an interviewwith Cadet First Lieutenant Andrew Puckett, 18th CTS

    Commander.Gremlin: How long have

    you been in Civil AirPatrol?

    Puckett: About 3 1/2 greatyears.Gremlin: What was your

    basic year and which CTGwas it?

    Puckett: It was the 2004Encampment, 6th CTG. I

    was in Alpha Flight, whichwas honor flight that year.Gremlin: What was the

    hardest thing for you that

    year?

    Puckett: I would have to say inspections. We were all tryingto do things ourselves and failing. It wasn't until we all cametogether as a team that we began to pass.Gremlin: What other staff positions have you held in past

    encampments?

    Puckett: I was a Flight Sergeant at 7th CTG and a FlightCommander at 8th CTG.Gremlin: What is your favorite part of CAP?Puckett: I would say the Cadet Program, but morespecifically, I love wing activities such as encampment,NCOS/BCOS, and EPS. I love all of those things and attendedthem as much as possible. I'm also very involved in

    emergency programs. I have been on numerous practice andactual missions and I'm as qualified as I can be at this time.I've also attained my solo rating in a Cessna 172 at FlightAcademy. That's an awesome activity by the way that I'drecommend to every cadet.Gremlin: What advice do you have for the basics?Puckett: Remember you're not going to get through thiswithout the person to your right and left. This is a team effort!Treat them with respect and watch their backs; they'll do thesame for you. Also, trust and listen to your flight staff. Theyare here to help you! Even if it seems that they are just out toget you, they really are looking out for your best interest.

    SDS Report

    SDS started the day off early with PT. Aftershowering and breakfast we had a leadership classtaught by C/Lt Col Dunlevy. We also performed

    job shadowing of staff members to learn moreabout their jobs and how they do them.C/SrA Peter Hibma

    Thursdays menu is:

    Breakfast: PancakesScrambled eggsBacon

    FruitCereal

    Lunch: Chicken stripsButtered noodlesw/parsleyPeas

    Lettuce saladSupper: Spaghetti w/meat

    sauce

    Green beansGarlic toastLettuce salad

    MILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE

    SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL

    The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of theNinth Cadet Training Group and the 2007 MinnesotaWing Encampment. The Internet version of thepublication is an official Internet operation inaccordance with CAPR 110-1. It is published dailyfrom 23 June to 30 June 2007 from the offices at CampRipley Military Reservation.

    Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs OfficerC/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9

    thCTG Commander

    C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer

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    9th CTG draws to a closeWaking up at 5:30 a.m. each morning is not what many

    young people do over the summer.

    But for the past six days, 69 basic cadets have worked

    their way through the 9th

    Minnesota Cadet Training

    Group encampment at Camp Ripley. Twenty-nine

    cadets in various staff positions, 11 Staff Development

    Squadron members and 24 senior officers participated

    as well, getting up at 5:00 a.m.!

    The general consensus among the basic cadets was,

    "The first thing I'm going to do when I get home is eat

    then sleep. When asked about the overall experience

    the vast majority said, "This was a great experience. I'm

    so glad I did it."

    The majority of the cadets said their biggest shock was

    how structured and disciplined the camp was.

    "Everything had to be perfect," said C/SSgt Steven

    Athas who was among a small group of Iowans to

    attend the encampment. "Your uniform, your room, and

    moving in formation. You learned a lot aboutresponsibility and discipline."

    C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander, said

    the initial shock of being in camp wears off in roughly

    two days.

    "Wednesday is 'Hump Day,' for many cadets" Anderson

    said. "Once you make it to Wednesday, you begin to

    get over the hump for the rest of the week."

    In addition to working under a military-style regimen

    with morning physical training sessions, room

    inspections and scheduled wake-up and sleep times,cadets came away with lessons learned on teamwork,

    time management and attention to detail, skills theyll

    apply the rest of their lives.

    "By graduating from this encampment, they have

    demonstrated that they're a leader and not a follower,"

    said Major JOsh Puhl, Cadet Commandant.

    Major Conrad Peterson, Encampment Commander,

    reiterated Puhls sentiment in saying that the cadets

    made great strides during their week at encampment.

    "You gave us great young people, and we are giving

    you back great young adults."

    Anderson said he believes there's little reason for

    anyone not to want to come to encampment.

    "You do and see so much in only one week," Anderson

    said. "Even if you have any doubts, just apply next year

    and experience it. I know you wouldn't regret it."

    Important Announcements:Its hard to believe that the cadets will graduate

    tomorrow from the 9th CTG Encampment.

    PLEASE NOTE that the Pass in Review location has

    changed to the post chapel, which is located

    approximately one mile straight ahead from the main

    entrance at Camp Ripley. We will have members direct

    parking. Start time remains 11:00 a.m.

    Editors note:With graduation looming tomorrow this will be the

    last edition ofThe Gremlin. We hope that we have

    provided a snapshot of the many activities that occurred

    during encampment.

    Drill Competition

    Drill Competition winners - Alpha Flight, 17th CTS

    9thMinnesota Cadet Training Group Issue # 7: Friday, June 29, 2007(Last one!)

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    Present arms Dress and Cover To the rear march

    were just a few of the commands made during todays

    Drill Competition between all 9th CTG flights. When

    the scores were added up it was Alpha Flight, 17th CTS,

    that was the winner.

    9th CTG Volleyball final resultsAlpha Flight, 17

    thCTS, was a winner again when it

    took first place honors in 9th CTG Volleyball

    competition, defeating Delta Flight, 18th CTS.

    Volleyball - 1st Place - Alpha Flight, 17th CTS.

    The Cadet Staff vs. Senior Officer Staff volleyball

    game was officially called a draw by senior staff.

    Youre free to read between the lines! The Senior

    Officer ringer was none other than Minnesota Wing

    Commander, Colonel Steve Miller, but even he wasnt

    enough to change the outcome.

    Cadet physical fitness evaluationDuring the early afternoon, the cadets measured their

    level of physicalfitness when they

    were evaluated on:

    The mile run,

    shuttle run, push-

    ups, sit-ups, and

    sit and reach.

    One more test

    Friday afternoon the cadets took a multiple choice,

    T&F, matching test on CAP history, uniform wear, etc.,

    based on the Standard Operating Procedures booklet

    that they had been studying all week.

    Blues on paradeIn preparation for Saturdays graduation cadets put on

    their Blues for a dress rehearsal Friday evening.

    A note from the senior officers to allparents and guardians of the cadets.

    It has truly been an honor to have had theopportunity to spend the past week with yourcadet. They truly are above the best.

    The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of theNinth Cadet Training Group and the 2007 Minnesota

    Wing Encampment. The Internet version of thepublication is an official Internet operation inaccordance with CAPR 110-1.

    Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer

    C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander

    C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer

    TheMinneapolis Star Tribune is

    scheduled to run a story on the

    encampment in the Wednesday,July 4, 2007 edition.

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