The Bald Eagle- Squadron Newsletter (Oct '11- Jan '12)

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11/30/2011

ELLICOT CITY,MDSpirits werehigh among B-CC par-ticipants, at the 2011Maryland Wing Con-ference, when the as-

sembled main lunch-eon and then dinnerparticipants learnedthat they earned fiveprestigious CAPawards for 2011.Twenty B-CC seniormembers and cadetsjoined 200 Civil AirPatrol members fromaround the state forthe annual Wing Conference. Additional-ly, Maryland Wing was selected as the re-cipient of the 2011 Civil Air Patrol DisasterRelief Award for the Middle East Region,received at the National Conference inLouisville, Ky. This award is presented forexcellence and outstanding achievementin disaster relief. The conference was heldover Veterans Day weekend at the TurfValley Resort and Conference Center inEllicott City, Md.

Major Michael Crockett, B-CC Command-er, also proudly proclaimed and wrote;This year saw a few new awards, one foreach of CAP's three missions, all of which

were named after prominent figures inMaryland Wing history. You will be gladto know that the Emergency Servicesaward was named in honor of Major BillHicks. While that award went to the Arun-del Squadron, B-CC did receive the CadetPrograms mission award named after ColLawrence Trick, the first Maryland Wing

Commander to have previously been a ca-det.

Our Cadet Commander, C/Capt CatrinaJohnson was presented with an award forhelping to implement a new program at thewing level. She was also selected as theMaryland Wing Cadet Junior Officer of theyear.

B-CC also took home several other awards.Our testing officer, Capt Marc Sheinbergwas named testing officer of the year.

The weekend began on Friday evening with

a cadet ball, providing an evening of music,dancing, and fun as cadets from all over theWing danced the night away. Cadet A1CAlexandra Donahoe said Both danceswere lots of fun and I met new people fromother squadrons...

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Bethesda-Chevy Case Composite Squadron Wins Many AwardsAt MD Wing Banquet

Squadron Commander:

1st Lt John Acevedo, CAP

Deputy Commander for Cadets:

Maj Emily Hudson, CAP

Deputy Commander for Seniors:

Capt Indrani Dial-Maraj, CAP

Cadet Commander:

C/Capt Catrina Johnson, CAP

Public Affairs Staff:

C/CMSgt Matthew Walters, CAP

C/SMSgt William Santos, CAP

Public Affairs Senior Advisor:

Capt Guillford Queen, CAP

Volume 1, Issue 2Winter Break Edition, January 26, 2012

Bethesda Chevy Chase Composite Squadron Official Newsletter

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r i g h t C a p t G i l f o r d Q e e n C A P

Inside this

Issue:

Message from the

Outgoing Squadron

Commander:

Maj Michael Crockett

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Message from the New

Squadron Commander:

1st Lt John Acevedo

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Cadet Commanders

Quarterly Remarks

4

My Experience at

Wreaths Across

America

6

B-CC Celebrates Holi-

days with a Winter

Banquet

6

Picture the Quarter! 8

Special Announcements 9

An Interview with the

Honor Cadet

10

Promotions 11

Lets Ask the Cadet! 11


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Message from the Outgoing Squadron Commander

Maj Michael Crockett, CAP

It's hard for me to believe that my time as the Com-mander at B-CC is already over. The past two and a halfyears have been some of the most rewarding years of my

life. That experience would not have been possible with-

out the incredible efforts of every member of this great

squadron. Let's take a look back at some of the things

that we have accomplished.

As a squadron, we were twice selected as the Group 1

Squadron of the year. This year, we were additionally

selected as the Maryland Wing Squadron of the Year. In

2010 we were selected as the Maryland Wing Squadron

of Merit.

Our individual members have been recognized as some

of the top individuals as well. Capt Marc Sheinberg was

twice selected as the Maryland Wing Testing Officer of

the year. Lt Col Steve Foster and Capt John Roberts

were selected as the Maryland Wing Character Develop-

ment and Logistics Officers of the year respectively. Ca-

det Captains Victor Santos and Catrina Johnson were

both selected as the Maryland Wing Junior Officer of the

year.

Our cadets have shown that they are truly among the top

cadets in the nation. On top of multiple Mitchell and

Earhart awards, in 2011 we had 3 cadets receive the Ira

C. Eaker award and 2 receive the coveted Gen. Carl A.

Spaatz award. That's more than some wings get in a

year!

Our senior staff have been doing a number of wonderful

things as well. One of the most impressive has been the

program that Capt Queen has started at Wheaton High

School. By partnering with them, he and his team have

truly given the students there an educational opportuni-

ty that is invaluable.

I could go on and on about the great things that go on at

B-CC each and every day. Doing great things has been

the B-CC way since it was founded on April 12, 1965. I

know that B-CC will continue to do great

things with Lt Acevedo as the commander.

Semper Vigilans!

The B-CC Squadron would like to thank Ma-

jor Crockett for all the work he has done.

We wish him the best of luck in future en-

deavors.

Maj Crockett was named Squadron

Commander of the year at the 2011 MD

Wing Banquet.

He was a former B-CC Cadet Command-

er!

Maj Crockett has previously served asCommandant of Cadets at the 2010 Tri-

Wing Encampment and will serve as the

Vice Commander for 2012.

He is currently the Group 1 Deputy

Commander.

PhotoCourtesyofCaptGuilfordQueen,

CAP


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The following speech was presented by

1st Lt John Acevedo at the B-CC Win-

ter Banquet on the 22nd of December,2011. This was his first address to the

squadron as commander.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today I take my first steps as commander of one of

the largest Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadrons in the

country. B-CC is a squadron with an illustrious past

and with many, many very impressive accomplish-

ments as recently as this year. Most notable is having

received the award as 2011 Squadron of the Year for

Maryland Wing. Taking over such an organization

required considerable thought and meditation on my

part.

I started my consideration by first taking mental in-

ventory of my own capabilities. I have been in opera-

tional management for over 22 years. I have direct

training experience and hold the designation as Mas-

ter Trainer along with a BA and MBA. I have man-

aged operations across the entire continent and have

done so very successfully. These tools would be of

value to the squadron and to the cadets. These ac-

complishments would however, not be enough to

make me a good choice for commander of this squad-

ron for I have just a few years of experience as a mem-

ber of CAP and I know that a good commander needs

to be very knowledgeable in all the areas of the Civil

Air Patrol.

I then took mental inventory of the operational

strengths of the squadron, finding a deeply engrained

culture of cooperation and team work. I saw clearly

unidentified positions and each with defined job de-

scriptions.

I lastly took a mental inventory of the most important

element I would be working with, the people. I found

in the senior staff; a great resource in every area of

specialty I would need. I found emergency services

experts, aerospace education experts, cadet programs

experts, and most importantly, I found a great many

people, all of whom are devoted to the principles of

the Civil Air Patrol. I will so very much need their

help.

I found a fine group of young cadets that day in and

out show their willingness to learn and grow in the

core values we are in such need of in todays society.

Only after reviewing, this solid foundation of excel-

lence and this inventory of people and tradition, did I

accept to serve as commander. I accept command

with the humility of knowing that I dont have all the

answers. I count on all elements of the squadron forsupport and continued professional performance.

I call upon all of you to assist me in keeping with the

tradition of excellence and outstanding accomplish-

ments that have defined this proud squadron for so

many years. More importantly I ask that each one of

you keep your focus on the cadets and their needs, for

Message from theNew Squadron Commander

1st Lt John Acevedo, CAP

PhotoCredit:C/CMSgtAnnMar

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it is with them that the Civil Air Patrol is truly un-

matched as an organization for the education our

countries leaders of tomorrow.

It has been a pleasure and an honor serving under

Major Crocket. I am sure he will continue to serve the

Civil Air Patrol in many other positions. We wish him

well and thank him for his time served and job well

done.

Hello everyone!

The last quarter of 2011 was amazing for B-CC and I

am so proud and thankful for all the time and effort

everyone put in to make 2011 a successful year.

At the Maryland Wing Conference our squadron took

home numerous awards recognizing the squadron as a

whole and individual members.

2011 Squadron of the Year. This award is one of themost coveted awards in the wing, one that we strived

to attain each year, and certainly one that we can be

proud of. Another award that I am particularly proud

of is the Col Lawrence Trick Cadet Program of the

Year Award for B-CC. Being one of the largest squad-

rons in the nation requires an immense amount of

support from senior members, parents, and cadets.

This award truly embodies all the hard work put in

over the years to achieve this goal of developing an

outstanding cadet program.

In the near future, we have quite a few major activities

going on in the squadron. January is the kick-off for

Emergency Services training, and the deadline for

NCSAs, 2012 Tri-Wing Encampment Staff, and schol-

arship applications. In February, we have the MDWG

Professional Development Academy, which includes

the Squadron Operations and Administration Retreat

for cadets. Staff Selection Weekend will also be held in

February for encampment. On February 11, the Mary-

land Wing Cadet Competition will be held, and our

very own color guard will be competing for the title,

Maryland Wing Color Guard. I encourage everyone to

participate as much as they can.

Semper Vigilans!

C/Capt Catrina Johnson, CAP

- Make sure you add all new information to your

memory work.

-All CAPF 60s should be replaced with the new

squadron commanders information. Should you

need the information, please contact your flightstaff.

- Get all your updated memory work on the Pub-

lic Affairs Blog atb-ccpublicaffairs.blogspot.com

PhotoCredit:C/CMSgtMatthewWalters,CAP


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(Continued)

I was particularly impressed with how much flying StMarys Squadron provides its cadets. I hope we can domore of that at B-CC. Cadet A1C Taher Taher said Thecadet dances were good. I was also interested in all thespecial activities opened to cadets as you move along inrank. The Wing conference was definitely worth attend-

ing.

Former B-CC Squadron member Lt Col John Reutemannwas awarded the Paul Garber Award, CAPs Level IV awardin the professional development program.

Following an afternoon of training sessions, members andfriends joined together for the annual Maryland Wing ban-quet, preceded by the Commanders Reception, hosted byCol. John Knowles, Maryland Wing commander.

The evening culminated in the presentation of a number ofawards by Col. Knowles, Maryland Wing Commander, todeserving members.

Group Commanders joined Col Knowles in presentingtheir choices for Group squadron of the year awards.Squadron guidons were presented as the Group Com-mander tied on the award streamer for the units.

Lt Col Bruce Drury named the Bethesda-Chevy ChaseComposite Squadron as the Group I Squadron of the Year.

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Composite Squadron was alsonamed Squadron of the Year for the Wing by Col. Knowles.

Maj. Michael Crockett, who commanded the squadron,was named Squadron Commander of the Year.

Continuation from page 1:Bethesda-Chevy Case Composite Squadron Wins Many Awards At MD Wing Banquet

Encampment is a week long boot camp for CAP cadets. All encampments are structured similarly to Air Force En-

campments designed to physically and mentally challenge cadets. By the end of the week, they will have learned the

skills and benefits of working with one another, discipline, respect for authority and each other, CAP history, relation-

ship of CAP USAF, and overcoming their fears. For more information or to apply, visit triwing.eastoncap.org

Date of Encampment: 6-15 July, 2012 Location:Camp Fretterd, Reisterstown, MD

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December 16, 2011-

Chelteham Cemetery, MDI went with 1st LtJohn Acevedo and six other cadets to this years WreathsAcross America at the Chelteham Cemetery. We all met atMontgomery Airpark and drove an hour to the Cemeterynear Joint Base Andrews. Once we got to Cheltenham Cem-etery, the ceremony began and a revolutionary war colorguard presented the colors. As the Color Guard marched in,we all saluted while in a flight headed by C/SrA NolanMcEleney. C/CMSgt Shivacharan then presented the AirForce wreath and laid it on the wreath stand. After a repre-sentative of each of the branches of the military laid awreath on a wreath stand, we fell out of formation andwalked to the other side of the administration buildingwhere we began to lay wreaths, the ones bought from ca-dets in the squadron, on graves of veterans and their fami-

lies buried there.

Freezing in the cold, we laid the wreaths and were sure towalk along the rows between the graves and headstones asthe graveyard rules say. Led by C/CMSgt Shivacharan, wemarched in a single-file line down the row of graves witheach of us carrying one wreath. As we placed the wreath onthe grave, we would read aloud the person's name who'sgrave it was. We presented arms and held it for about 20seconds, then walked back to the end of the grave row anddid the same thing for as many graves as we could until weran out of wreaths. For one row, we weren't able to laywreaths on all of the graves because we had ran out half

way through. To me at least, it was sort of a let down thatwe left the row unfinished. After this, we drove back to theair park.

I chose to go to this activity because I thought it was a good

way to honor veterans of our military. This experiencemeant something to me because I learned about anotherway how CAP works with other military-related organiza-tions. I would definitely recommend this activity to anothercadet!

My Experience at Wreaths Across America

By: C/SrA Alexandra Donahoe, CAP

B-CC Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Change of Commandand Winter Banquet

Written By: Capt Guillford Queen, CAP

12/22/2011-

Gaithersburg, MD- The Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) Composite Squadron punctuated a productive and verybusy year with a Squadron winter banquet. Over 100squadron members, B-CC alumni, parents, and honoredguests assembled for food, fellowship and holiday cheer.During the celebration 1st Lt John Acevedo assumed com-

mand of B-CC from the outgoing commander, Maj MichaelCrockett, at the Golden Bull Grande Cafe.

The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including, CAPNational Chief of Staff - Col Russell Chazell his wife Lt ColJaneen Chazell (CAP Maryland Wing Drug Demand Reduc-tion Education Outreach Coordinator) and Col JohnKnowles Maryland Wing Commander. Maj Crocketts par-ents were also in attendance, as the Squadron bid farewellto the outgoing commander and welcomed the new one. 1st

From Left to Right C/A1C Henry Toro, C/CMSgt Manju Shivacharan, Maj

Thomas Vineer, C/A1C Monica McEleney, C/Amn Jessica McNeace, C/SrA Alex-

andra Donahoe, 1st lt John Acevedo, and C/SrA Nolan McEleney

CONGRATULATIONS

C/Amn Nicholas Dorsett

For selling the most wreaths in the squadron!


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Lt Acevedo, a cadet programs officer, assumes this com-mand after several years of intensive work with B-CC ca-dets and ground teams. 1st Lt Acevedo comes to B-CC fromTwin Pine Composite Squadron located in Trenton, N.J.He is entering his command during a time of great vibrancyand complex programming challenges in the Squadron.

Maj Crockett, a logistics officer, has served with B-CC, asboth a cadet and officer, in every major position possible.As the outgoing commander, Maj Crockett is looking for-ward to advancing to the position of Deputy Commanderfor Group1 within Maryland Wing of Civil Air Patrol. Dur-ing the awards ceremony Maj Crockett was presented TheCommanders Commendation award which exemplifies theCAP tradition of excellence. Maj Crocketts award was forservice to both the Squadron and Maryland Wing.The Master of Ceremonies, C/Col Todd OBrien opened thedinner with the presentation of colors, toasts to our chainof command, and an introduction of principal participants.

He then began the formal ceremony with, One of the old-est ceremonies in the American military is the change ofcommand ceremony. Its purpose is to provide a physicaldemonstration of the power of command, the responsibilityof command, and to formalize its change. It is a ceremonytime-honored to recognize the change of command and thechange of leadership, said C/Col OBrien. The orders wereread and Cadet Capt Catrina Johnson advance to the headtable acting as the guideon bearer. Numerous awards andpromotions were presented during the ceremonial portionof the dinner recognizing the hard work of officers and ca-dets alike (see picture section for presentation details onpage 8). As the ceremony ended, the assembled party de-parted with the knowledge that new missions will continueto arise and give way to new challenges. The Air Force stylecustoms and traditions exemplified in the ceremony andevents surrounding it, served as proof that the Civil Air Pa-trol can do spirit and commitment to excellence continuesin a long unbroken chain.

Photos Courtesy of Capt Guilford Queen, CAP

The B-CC Winter Banquet

Head Table members were

headed by (From Left to Right)

C/Capt Catrina Johnson, Cadet

Commander, Lt Col Bruce Dru-

ry, MD Wing Group 1 Com-

mander, 1st Lt John Acevedo,

Incoming B-CC Commander,

Maj Michael Crockett, Out-

going B-CC Commander, Maj

Emily Hudson, B-CC Deputy

Commander for Cadets, Maj

Colin Carmello, Advisor to the

B-CC Commander, C/Col ToddO'Brien, Master of Ceremonies

and Basic Training Tactical

Officer.


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Take a look at what the squadron

did during these past three months!


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I hope everyone had a safe and great Holiday Sea-

son. Now that we have rung in the New Year its

me to think about squadron dues. If you have

been a senior member or cadet in the squadron for

longer than a year you owe squadron dues in the

amount of $25.00. I understand that these are hard

mes so if squadron dues are a hardship for any-

one please come and see me for a waiver.

This is also the me of year that I have to ll outand turn in the paper work to get a grant for our

meeng space. Like I said above these are hard

mes not only for us as individuals but also Mont-

gomery County. With the Countys budget being

cut there is a good chance that we could be denied

the grant we have enjoyed for the last three or four

years. What this means is a yearly rental fee in the

excess of $2,000.00. With this fee hanging over our

heads it is imperave that we have a substanal

balance in our squadron bank account. That is why

squadron dues and fundraising are so important.

The Wreath Across America fundraising project

got o to a slow start but nished up very well with

cadets and senior members selling 160 plus

wreaths. Capt. Queen is working on geng thesquadron in the Combined Federal Campaign for

2013. Great work Capt. Queen! But we have to get

more involved in fundraising, so if anyone has any

ideas for fundraising projects, let me know.

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Yearly Dues and Fundraising

Cadet Protection Policy Training (CPPT)

Members who are 17 years of age or older and

have not taken CPPT yet need to start their train-

ing. Those who fail to take the CPPT will not be al-

lowed to come to ANY CAP acvity including squad-

ron meengs. You must log on to eServices -> Ca-

det Protecon, read the policy, take the pre-test,

print, and bring to the next

squadron meeng to review an-

swers with a senior member. If

you have any quesons on how

to do anything, please contact Lt Col McEleney at

[email protected]

Update your CAP Form 60

(Safety Information)

As we welcome our new squadron commander, please make sure you update

your CAPF 60 with his correct informaon. ALL members are required to have

this present on ANY CAP acvity. Failure to provide a CAPF 60 would result in removal of the acvity.


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An Interview with the Honor Cadet:

C/SSgt Betsy Tang, CAP

The Bethesda Chevy Chase Composite is proud of the per-

formance cadets give each meeting. The cadet command

staff recognizes one cadet each month who exceeds excel-

lence and gives them the privilege of holding the squadron

guide-on and forming up with the command staff. This

cadet is called an Honor Cadet and is an example of

what a cadet should strive to be. Congratulations to the

past and present Honor Cadets.

Written By: C/SMSgt William Santos, CAP

Public Affairs Staff Writer

Why did you join Civil Air Patrol?

At first glance I thought that the uniforms were really cool.

Then after I heard more about CAP, I began to think it was a

beneficial program to the community.

Why are you proud to be in Civil Air Patrol?

Im proud because I can realize what leadership and commu-

nity service is on the highest extent andin first hand.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I would rather become a surgeon or a chemist than serve in

the military or fly a plane. I don't think you can trust me with

the ability of flying a plane. I cant even fly a remote con-

trolled one!

What does being Honor Cadet mean to you?

Being honor cadet to me means that I achieved some level of

skill in leadership and character. It also means that I am mak-

ing improvements.

What school do you go to and when do you graduate?I currently go to Poolesville High School for the science,

math, and computer science program. I'm going to gradu-

ate in 2015...well, thats ifeverything goes according to

plan.HonorCadet

Criteria:

Attendssquadronmeetingsregu

larlyandon

time

Attendsatleast1CAPrelatedact

ivity

Cadetisofoutstandingch

aracter

Outstandinguniform,drill,andm

emory

work

Goesbeyondselfandhelpsother

cadets

Showsimprovementbetweenac

hievements

Alpha Flight:

Guide-On Ribbon Check-

Honor Flight Ribbon

Academic Ribbon

Inspection Ribbon

Drill Ribbon

Bravo Flight:

Guide-On Ribbon Check-

Honor Flight Ribbon

Academic Ribbon

Inspection Ribbon

Drill Ribbon

As of 26 January, 2012

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Want to know what theyre thinking? We asked the staff

and cadets this quarter the following questions:

What was your best encampment experience?

Having the opportunity not just to lead cadets but to work and lead with cadet staff at the 2011 Tri-Wing Encamp-

ment. Just making connections with the cadet staff builds and improves foundation of friendship. - C/CMSgt

Heber Deus (Staff)

Working with the wonderful ladies of Squadron 4 at this past encampment. There is such a ridiculous amounts of

fun and work we pulled together. - C/Capt Catrina Johnson (Staff)

I just thought I would like to answer this question underneath the previous answer ( Im in Pubic Affairs) because it

reminded me of all the competition I enjoyed and occurred at the 2011 Tri-Wing Encampment. Squadron 2 was the

best squadron of all because we got overall Honor Squadron of the week and I am proud to have worked with such

a great team of cadets. - C/CMSgt Matthew Walters (Staff)

What is your favorite manual? Why?

The cadet drill manual because drill is a fun thing to do and it brings teamwork. - C/A1C Taher Taher (Bravo)

Yes. - C/CMSgt Manju Shivacharan (Staff)

Yes! Thats the point of expecting the unexpected isnt it? But if you dont know what the unexpected is, how can you

expect it? - C/SrA Alexandra Donahoe (Alpha)

I have a question why does things have to be so complicated? - C/Amn Unknown (Bravo)

Doesnt expecting the unexpected make the unexpected become the expected?

October: November: December:

Squadron Promotions

C/Amn Julia Hoyos

C/Amn Dor Lachovizer

C/ SrA Nolan McEleney

C/ Amn Henry Shu

C/Amn Tony Shu

C/ Amn Sheng Po Yang

C/CMSgt Matthew Walters *

(Armstrong )

C/SrA Alexandra Donahoe

C/SrA Taher Taher

C/MSgt Grant Wasden

C/Amn Asa Schuaffler

C/CMSgt Ann Marie Acevedo

C/A1C Alexandra Donahoe

C/SMSgt Josh Drucker

C/Amn Jessica McNeace

C/SSgt Betsy Tang

Congratulations to the following cadets:


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Notice: The Bethesda Chevy Chase Composite Squadron Public Affairs makes every effort to provide accurate and reliable information contained within this newsletter.

They do not endorse, approve, or certify any information, nor guarantees its accuracy. All items, articles, pictures, and comments within are OPINIONS and do not necessari-

ly represent those of CAP, B-CC Squadron, or The United States Air Force. The Bethesda Chevy Chase Composite Squadron Public Affairs Staff reserves the right to edit,

condense, revoke, and/ or publish any material submitted as content warrants, and/or time, and space permits.

Missed the last newsletter? How about squadron policies, pic-

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