Marietta Museum Squadron - Sep 2013

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House Warming

Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony

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House Warming

Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony

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Meet the C/CC

ews from GAWG

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Important Guidelines

C/ProgramsTraining Schedule

Happenings

Imagine the Future

So You Want to be

A Pilot

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Beware - Stimulants

When Good is not

Good Enough

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The uts & Bolts of

Leadership

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Local Issues

CAP Safety Pledge

The ational Anthem

Mock

Search & Rescue

Mission

Upcoming Training

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Inside this issue:

See Page 8 forImportant

Guidelines

and

Page 9 for

Happenings

and the

Training Schedule

for

September

September 2013

Squadron

Commander

Lt Col

Tom Berg

The CAP ational website is

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is

http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Civil

Air

Patrol’s

Three

Missions

What a month for GA454! I'm not sure, but it is quite possible that no other squadron in CAP has ever experienced

as many changes in thirty or sixty days as we have. And thechanges aren't finished yet! So, as I've told some of ourleaders, "fasten your seatbelts." We are about to achieveterminal velocity! I'm sure our Safety Officer will make surethe other officers buckle up as well.

In our very recent history, we have:1. Changed Command -- from Maj Charles Poss, oursquadron's founding commander, to a true beneficiary -- me! MajorPoss has truly done EVERYTHING possible to create, nurture,guide and build a CAP squadron from a fledgling to a mature falcon.There is absolutely no question as to why GA454 is where it istoday, poised to take CAP and GAWG by storm!

2. Changed Location -- from the Faith United Methodist Churchin Smyrna. For five years, FUMC has opened its doors to us and

provided more than just a place for us to meet. While we are excitedabout our new meeting location and facilities, we are truly gratefulfor the support and encouragement that we've received duringthese past five years. Our prayers will always include the leadersand members of FUMC.

3. Changed Our ame -- from the Smyrna Cadet Squadron. Since the squadron formerly met in Smyrna, the squadron's namewas very appropriate. Now that we are meeting in Marietta, andspecifically at the Marietta Museum of History's Aviation Wing, it isonly appropriate that we adopt the new name of the "Marietta AirMuseum Cadet Squadron."

4. Added a ew Partner -- The Marietta Museum of History'sAviation Wing. Our benevolent host is providing a permanent homefor our meetings and other activities, and has literally welcomed us

with open arms.5. Renewed our Partnership with Cumberland ChristianAcademy -- Recently 10 students have expressed interest in our

program and attended the meeting on 27 August.

6. Changed our schedule -- In order to conduct all facets of thecadet program, our Thursday night meetings are now scheduled from6:30pm through 9:00pm. Every effort will be made to finish by9:00pm since it is a school night.

7. Instituted a Squadron Dues Policy -- Beginning 1September, Senior Members will pay $5 per month and Cadets will

pay $2 per month. These funds will go toward many of the itemsneeded, such as training materials, SAR equipment and fellowshipexpenses associated with Fifth Thursdays and our Annual HolidayParty and Awards Banquet. For administrative purposes, quarterlyor annual payments are preferred if possible. The Dues Policy is not

intended to cause a financial hardship. “Scholarships” are availableif the Dues Policy creates a financial hardship for any SeniorMember or Cadet. It is definitely preferable to satisfy thatrequirement with a “scholarship” than to have a member leave the

program for financial reasons.

8. Check Page 9 for all the upcoming activities -- As youcan see, there is ample opportunity for involvement.This little known secret can be shared. Involvement inCAP brings with it tremendous enrichment! Come oftenand see how enriched you become.

MARIETTA AIR MUSEUCADET SQUADRO

Group I, Georgia Wing,Southeast Region

GA454.org

EMERGECY

SERVICES

AEROSPACEEDUCATIO

CADET

PROGRAMS

CAP’S CORE VALUES

Integrity, Volunteer Service,

Excellence, & Respect

SER-GA-454


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On Thursday evening, 8 August, the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron met for the first time at its newlocation for a special house warming/ribbon cutting ceremony. Special Guests included:

Dan Cox CEO, Marietta Museum of History and founding member of the Aviation Museum(Marietta Museum of History, Aviation Wing)

Bill Paden Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing, volunteer and assistant to Dan Cox

Carl DiMare Candidate, West Cobb County Commission

Lt Col Jeff O’Hara Director of Cadet Programs, GAWG

Lt Col Jim Card Assistant Director of Communications GAWG

Lt Col Jack Arnold Deputy Commander, Group I GAWG

Capt Roy Stubbs Deputy Commander, Atlanta Senior Squadron @1, Group I GAWG

The first order of business in the “House Warming/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” under the wing of theC-141 was the announcement of the “Cadet of the Quarter.” This quarterly award is earned by attendance atmeetings and outside activities, successful uniform inspections, advancement of education and training, excellentduty performance, demonstration of the Core Values, proper display of Customs and Courtesies as well asmany other items of which the Squadron Cadet Leadership keeps track on a weekly basis. At the end of eachquarter, the points are added up, and the Cadet Leadership determines who will receive the orange Cadet of the

Quarter cord in a formal presentation.To his complete surprise, the Cadet Safety Officer C/SMSgt Michael Sehler, was presented with theCadet of the Quarter orange cord. Although the award was a complete surprise to C/SMSgt Sehler and his father,1Lt Terrence Sehler, it was not a surprise the senior leadership nor the Cadet Commander who were well awarethat the recognition was well deserved.

After the Cadet of the Quarter Ceremony, Squadron Commander Lt Col Tom Berg welcomed all of themembers, parents, visitors, and visiting dignitaries.

Following is a list of some of the incredibly involved individuals who have joined together in the newlyformed Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron. It is quite likely that there never has been a situation in CAP whereso many qualified people have banded together to influence a nearly new work. There is no question that in thisSquadron “the sky’s the limit!” with so many dedicated, qualified, effective, and efficient members.

Lt Col Charles Talley, GA454 Deputy Commander - Former Commander of GA090 who identified theopportunity to have a permanent meeting facility at the Marietta Museum of History, Aviation Wing for both

GA454 and for GA003. Actively secured the donation of many of the squadron’s physical assets, its relationshipswith other agencies, and personally managed the repairs to many of the squadron’s physical assets.

Maj Charles Poss, GA454 Cadet Program Officer and Communications Officer - Founding Commander ofthe Smyrna Cadet Squadron, GA454, who would still be in command were it not for the new National restrictionon Commander term limits. This is the man who led this Squadron from infancy into today’s partnerships, and isstill here working on the team to make the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron bigger and better than ever.

1Lt Jake Cole, GA454 Leadership Officer - A great leader who is always present, involved, with a great spirit,and ready to take on the exciting challenges ahead. 1st GA454 member to turn senior member, and his Cadetexperience is providing tremendous insight to our current Cadets.

1 Lt Terrence Sehler, GA454 Squadron Safety Officer - In addition to providing the monthly Safety briefing, onweekend workdays, he repaired the Museum Trailer’s air conditioning, and together with his son C/SMSgtMichael Sehler set and leveled the Squadron trailer.

Maj Thomas Butz, GA454 Aerospace Education Officer - Responsible for outstanding aerospace lessons whichare thoroughly enjoyed by the Cadets.

Capt Mike Gotay, GA454 Assistant Leadership Officer and Homeland Security Officer - In addition to beinga member of the Squadron, he is also a volunteer at the museum and a former Deputy Commander in NYWG.

Maj Robert Kees, GA454 Logistics Officer and Information Technology Officer - There is no doubt that MajKees is a worker extraordinaire, IT professional extraordinaire, procurer extraordinaire, and general contractor.

Lt Col Don Dykes, GA454 Senior Personnel Officer - A very positive individual who always provides a constantcalming influence. He is the liaison between GA454 and the Marietta Museum, and a local resource manager.

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Maj Larry Etherton, GA454 Fundraising Officer - Maj Etherton was the GAWG Assistant Director of Aero-space Education, a former Squadron Commander in the VAWG, and a former member GA090.

Lt Col Carolyn Talley, GA454 Finance Officer and Testing Officer - Responsible for ensuring that receiptswith proper documentation are submitted to GAWG so that members are reimbursed in a timely fashion and

programs are properly funded, as well as advising the Commander in all matters pertaining to finance. For the

House Warming and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, she was the lead in securing the refreshments for the evening.Maj Ilana Mor, GA454 Squadron Activities Officer, Historian, Asst PAO, Asst Testing Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of the new Squadron newsletter - Former Group I Cadet Programs Development Officer, formerGA129 Deputy Commander for Cadets, PAO, CDI, and Test Control Officer. At GA454, in addition to her otherduties, she instructed several Character Development and DDR sessions, and was a volunteer on at least two of ourSquadron workdays and lead officer in the renovation of the camo “Library Trailer.”

Capt Christianna Shoop, GA454 Emergency Services Officer and Asst AEO - Former Deputy Commander forSeniors and Emergency Services Officer at GA090. On Thursday, 29 August, conducted an exciting TabletopEmergency Services Exercise.

2Lt Laura Shoop, GA454 Asst Activities Officer and Maj Claude Sweetser, GA454 Cadet Personnel Officerare two additional, very valuable members to the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron.

C/CMSgt David Boyette, GA454 Cadet Commander - Not only did he volunteer at all but two of our work days,

the effort he and Major Kees expended while removing the subflooring in the Squadron trailer on one Saturdaymorning eliminated the need for an entire extra work day.

C/SMSgt Uphoff, GA454 Cadet Deputy Commander

AIC Cleopatra Amare - A willing and able Cadet who volunteered at all but one of our work days in the pastthree months, most times AFTER High School Band Practice on VERY early Saturday mornings.

In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” there is a statement “Youth is wasted on the wrong people.”That statement is certainly NOT the case when considering these Cadets who chipped in

to make this dream come true.

The House Warming concluded with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

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GA454, the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron, is now Marietta's local unit of theCivil Air Patrol. In its official United States Air Force auxiliary role, CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air ForceRescue Coordination Center. It is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000members nationwide who are dedicated to three missions: Emergency Services,

Aerospace Education, and Cadet Programs.

GA454 meets every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Marietta Air Museum ofHistory, Aviation Wing which is located on the corner of South Atlanta Road and South

Cobb Drive.

The exact address is:

550 Perrin Road, Marietta, Georgia 30060.

For additional information about our Squadron and the Civil Air Patrol’s impact in

communities all across the nation, please contact our Squadron Commander.

Lt Col Tom Berg

(678) 949-2395

[email protected]


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Under the wing of the C-141,Squadron Commander Lt Col Tom Berg welcomed all of the members, parents, visitors, and visiting dignitaries.

Congratulations to C/SMSgt Michael Sehler, GA454’s newest Cadet of the Quarter.

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The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Major Charles Poss and Mr. Dan Cox, CEO,Marietta Museum of History and founding member of the Aviation Museum

(Marietta Museum of History, Aviation Wing)

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In an interview with C/CMSgt David Boyette, the GA454Cadet Commander, he shared his thoughts about the growthof the Squadron, as well as his own personal plans for thefuture. It is immediately apparent that he definitely wants tomake a difference both in CAP and in his own personal life.His internal thermostat is set to always being the best he can

be, and his values match those of CAP’s Core Values:integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.

He said that it is important to set high personal life goals, andto model the behavior that you want to see in others. Inorder to have a successful and prosperous future, he believesthat it is essential to train well and continually learn. Thisapplies to pursuits both inside and outside of CAP, such asexcellent grades in school.

It is Cadet Boyette’s aim to be friendly, non-judgmental, andfair. In addition to his commitment to “try to be as active as

possible and always perform to his best,” he believes that itis imperative to pass one’s knowledge on to others. Afterlearning and getting advice from supervisors, he said that the

next order of business is to train the next generation and toserve others, as is stated in the Cadet Oath..

His goals for CAP include:

• Be instrumental in making the Squadron grow andimprove

• Build camaraderie, offer training, encourage progress,and experience fun for all

• Mentor Cadets who don’t meet the standards

• Help each Cadet rise to the best of his/her abilities

• Pass the Mitchell Exam and become a Cadet Officer

It is interesting to note that Cadet Boyette is normally shyand quiet. He shared that he learned his social skills and his

ability to be in a leadership position in CAP, which has beenhis only outside activity since he has been home-schooled.He recently graduated High School, and plans to completehis college core curriculum at Southern Poly Tech or GAPerimeter for two years and then continue his studies at GATech. His eventual plan is to be either an electrical or amechanical engineer.

In Virginia, Cadet Boyette became a member of CAP on 30March 2011. After one year, he moved to Georgia andtransferred to GA454. In Virginia, he did not promote;however, after joining GA454, he became extremelymotivated and has promoted every two months since histransfer. He now intends to complete the requirements to

become a Cadet Officer. Cadet Boyette has completed his basic Encampment during June 2012 at the Marine Corps inAlbany, Georgia. In addition, he also had the opportunity andthoroughly enjoyed four powered Cadet Orientation Flights.

There is no doubt that the future looks bright for GA454 withC/CMSgt David Boyette leading the Cadet Corps. He standsas an example of what CAP offers to the youth of thiscountry, and under his leadership, the future for theSquadron looks very bright.

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Cadet Commander Boyette


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From Colonel Richard J. Greenwood, CAP Commander Georgia Wing

Georgia Wing’s own Lt Col Brent Bracewell was selected as the National Character Development In-structor for 2013. Lt Col Bracewell received his award from Major General Carr on Saturday morning,17 August, during the recognition ceremony at the CAP National Conference in Denver.

Also at the same ceremony, Colonel Greenwood was honored to accept the Counter Drug/Homeland

Security mission award for the Southeast Region on behalf of the Georgia Wing. It is the culmination ofall the hard work and dedication of the members of Georgia Wing.

Congratulations are also in order for Georgia Wing’s own Lt Col Cres Wise on his designation as aMaster Certified Flight Instructor.

The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA. Candidates mustdemonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviationcommunity, and must pass a rigorous evaluation by a peer Board of Review.

From Lt Col Jeffrey O’Hara, GAWG Director of Cadet Programs

Do you want to fly?Are you a Civil Air Patrol cadet who has:

Earned your Mitchell AwardEarned your Solo Wings in a powered aircraft

Maintained at least a 3.0 GPA (normalized) in high school,...and has not received (or been selected for) a similar (flying) scholarship or grant?

If so, then you are eligible to apply for The Spaatz Association Aerospace Leadership Scholarship! Thescholarship is intended to be used primarily to bring a cadet from solo to his/her private pilot’s license.

Go to http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/library/scholarship/flight-scholarships/Then to http://spaatzassociation.wordpress.com/

And http://spaatzassociation.wordpress.com/programs/aviation-scholarships/

Then don’t forget the ‘NOTE: The application window will remain open through MONDAY,30 SEPTEMBER 2013. Only electronic submissions through this link will be accepted.”

Currently, plans are in the works to convert the annual GAWG Cadet Drill and Color GuardCompetition from a competitive model of domination by the best to a cooperative model of fosteringexcellence for all, ideally still with a fun competitive element. This is not the end of CadetCompetitions, so do not quit practicing Cadet competition-relevant techniques.

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In order to set-up an e-Services account:Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm .Select the >Memberse-Services


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September 2013

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WEEK FORMATION1830

Beginning8 Aug

CURRICULUM CLOSINGFORMATION

(Announcements)20:50-21:00

WeekendActivities

OE

Blues

5 Sept

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATIONPromotions/Awards

D & C (20 min)

Character

Development

CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

TWO

BDUs

12 Sept

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION

D & C (20 min)

Leadership CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

14 SeptICut & First Aid

Class

(Columbus, GA)


20:50-21:00

SEPTEMBER7 Sept 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

14 Sept All Day ES Training - I Cut & 1st Aid Class in Columbus, GA.

OCTOBER 5-6 Oct details TBA Paulding County Air Show

5 Oct 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

NOVEMBER2 Nov 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

DECEMBER1 Dec 11:30 CAP Sunday at Sanctuary (Mars Hill Rd & Due West Rd)

6 Dec 1900-2100 1st Annual Holiday Party & Awards Banquet at Sanctuary

7 Dec 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

FIVE September does not have a fifth Thursday.

FOUR

BDUs

26 Sept

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATIOND & C (20 min)

Aerospace

Education

THREE

PT Gear

19 Sept

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION D & C (20 min)

Safety

Briefing

PT

DETAILS

7 Sept

• Museum & SquadronOpen Houses/recruiting

• Work at the Squadron

0900-1600In

uniform

In workclothes

21 Sept

• Work at the Squadron

In workclothes


20:50-21:00

Notable Dates: 2 September V-J Day/Labor Day11 September Patriot Day

20 September POW/MIA Recognition Day

All day


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With Major Thomas Butz, GA454 Aerospace Education Officer

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DETAILS OF THE UPCOMIG ROCKET SHOOT ARE SOO TO BE AOUCED.

You are fortunate to live as a young person today. The fantasies of science fiction of my youth, Star Trek andBuck Rogers, are common everyday items today. So imagine what will be in your future! A current YouTubevideo, “Mind over Matter” shows a University of Minnesota experiment that will blow your mind. The videoshows a student flying an RPV through large hoops made of balloons. No big deal you say; well, the pilot

doesn’t use a radio controller that everyone is used to. He uses his mind to control the aircraft! He imaginesthings like making a fist with his right hand to make the RPV turn right. By imagining making a ball with bothhands, the RPV goes up. Think of how this technology can expand your future!

A recent Smithsonian Air & Space article told us about the Kirobo robot that has been traveling on theInternational Space Station and will stay in orbit for another 8 months. His job is to keep a Japanese astronautcompany! Made by Toyota, Kiro has unique software that allows him to carry on conversations, not just repeattrite phrases! Toyota has put the little astronaut, who is only about a foot tall, through extensive training beforesending him into space.

As you can see, technology is advancing at an extremely rapid pace. Most of the progress is good for mankind, but we must be aware of the dangers. With the rapid expansion of camera-laden satellites, what will happen to privacy? Countries that are not friendly to the U.S. are already unlocking the secrets of the atom bomb, so notall technological advances will have a positive outcome! How can I do anything about this you say? Well, the

best answer I have for you is to pursue a career in the STEM, in Science Technology Engineering, or in Math!The reward can be incredible.

The International Space Station

Kiro,

The

Kirobo

Robot


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“So, you’re a pilot?” This has been the start of many conversations with friends, co-workers, and strangers overthe last ten years. “How hard is it? How long does it take? Is it scary? How expensive? Do you own a plane?Can you rent planes?”“I’ve always wanted to do that” is another thing that I often hear when someone learns that I’m a pilot. I hope thatwhat I share with you will be informative, interesting, and will help to motivate you to leave the ranks of want-to-

be pilots, and join the ranks of flying pilots.

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With Captain Sam Sheffield, Pilot and Group I Aerospace Education Officer

This could be YOU!!!

The Instrument Rating

So you have your private pilot’s license – Congratulations! Much of the southeastern United States is nowwithin easy weekend travel range of any rental Cessna 172 based in Atlanta. Charlotte, Charleston, Savannah,Memphis, Panama City, Destin, Nashville, and Asheville are all within two or three hours flying time ofAtlanta. It’s a neat trick to be able to jump in a plane on Saturday morning, and sit down to lunch a few hours

later at the Beach!Unfortunately, what happens when the weather turns grey and dreary? As a newly licensed private pilot, youare only allowed to fly under “visual flight rules”, or VFR. This means that you must be able to navigate andavoid other aircraft by sight. Your aircraft must remain outside of clouds, fog, or other conditions of poorvisibility. Very often private pilots are caught by poor weather and forced to change their travel plans.

Many pilots pursue an instrument rating for the increased flexibility that it provides. Instrument rated pilotsare trained to fly their aircraft using only the aircraft’s instruments, and use the air-traffic control system toavoid other aircraft in the air. An instrument rated pilot in a properly equipped aircraft can take off from asmall airport, climb into the clouds, and travel to a distant airport and land by using that airport’s instrumentapproach procedures. Many cloudy days that are “off-limits” to the VFR pilot now become safe and legaltravel days.

So how does a pilot earn an instrument rating? To pursue an instrument rating, a pilot must hold a private

pilot’s license, have a current medical certificate, and have at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as a pilot. The training for the instrument ticket is similar to the training for a private pilot’s license. The principaldifference is that the pilot now wears a view limiting device during most of the training that does not allowthem to see outside of their aircraft! The pilot learns to maintain control of the aircraft, navigate, and flyapproaches using only the instruments inside the cockpit. The instrument student also learns how to use theair traffic control system to avoid traffic and deal with weather. The instrument rating requires that the studentfly for at least 40 hours under actual or simulated instrument conditions, complete a written exam, and thencomplete an instrument check ride with an FAA designated examiner.

The instrument rating is considered by many to be the most difficult pilot’s rating to earn. Only about half ofall pilots currently hold their instrument ticket. However, the instrument rating provides much greaterfreedom when traveling by aircraft, and improved confidence for the pilot. It is definitely worth theinvestment for any pilot that uses an aircraft to travel frequently, or hopes to fly as a career. Happy flying!


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Stimulants speed up the body’s systems. This class of drugs includes prescription drugs suchas Ritalin, illegal drugs such as cocaine, and diet aids. Stimulants come in all forms andhave many street names by which they are known.

There are many ways that stimulants are consumed. They can be swallowed, smoked,

snorted, or injected. Normally they produce a sudden sensation known as a “rush” or a“flash.” Those who abuse stimulants with a pattern of binge use (sporadically consuminglarge doses over a short period of time) can reach a point of delirium, psychosis, and physicalexhaustion.

Stimulants are frequently taken to produce a sense of exhilaration, enhance self esteem,improve mental and physical performance, increase activity, reduce appetite, extendwakefulness for prolonged periods, and “get high.” Chronic high dose produces quitedifferent effects. Those who abuse stimulants frequently deal with agitation, hostility, panic,aggression, and suicidal or homicidal tendencies. Both auditory and visual hallucinationsmay also occur.

With drug abuse, in most instances more and more drugs are needed to produce the usualeffects. If there is an abrupt cessation of stimulant use, it is usually followed by depression,anxiety, drug craving, and extreme fatigue, often referred to as a “crash.” In addition, takingtoo large a dose at one time or taking large doses over an extended period of time may causesuch physical side effects as dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In an overdose situation,without medical intervention, the following may occur: high fever, convulsions, andcardiovascular collapse which may precede death. Physical exertion greatly increases thehazards of stimulant use.

There are some stimulants that don’t require a prescription. Included in this category are

tobacco, caffeine, and some over-the-counter products such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine which are used in allergy and cold medicine. What is essential tounderstand is that even over-the-counter products can lead to adverse reactions, if usedexcessively. While there is strict control and proper storage of controlled substances inretail outlets, it is important to understand that stimulants are usually diverted fromlegitimate channels and clandestinely manufactured exclusively for the illicit market.

During the discussion which followed the presentation by Major Mor, Captain MarcosPalafox, Currahee Squadron’s DDR and Health Services Officer and active EMT in Dekalb911 EMS verified the validity of this information. He shared that too often in his life he hadto deal with drug overdose and the consequences of abuse. Both he and Capt Gotay, theGA454 Asst Leadership Officer, said that although there is peer pressure to partake in drugs,it is essential to remain drug-free throughout life.

“Saying NO to Drugs is Saying YES to Self-respect.”The attempt to negatively influence another person is often referred to as “peer pressure.”

However, why be a follower and do what others negatively say,when one can be the leader

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Values for Living Case Study:Falcon Squadron had never had a drill team before this year. The idea came from a couple ofthe Cadets who had attended the Encampment and came back enthusiastic about developing ateam. No one thought much about competitions. Instead, the Cadets focused on learning todrill and having fun.

The Squadron Commander suggested they enter the Wing Competition. He told them that itwould be a good experience for them and just to do the best they could. They entered andfinished fourth out of eight teams. The Squadron Commander praised the Cadets for their

effort.Over the next year, the team continued to drill together and genuinely enjoyed working hard.They came to trust and encourage one another. When the next Wing Competition came, theCommander again encouraged them to enter. They agreed and this time they won. Everyonecelebrated. The Commander told them that they would now compete at the Region competi-tion. He said he expected them to make him proud.

The Cadets worked hard and won the Region Competition. The enthusiasm for the drill team ballooned. They were praised and encouraged by the whole community. The Commandersaid that winning the National Cadet Competition was in their grasp. They would have tofocus and work hard. They had the skills and the opportunity, and they had no excuse for notwinning.

At the National Cadet Competition, the team did not win. The Commander became upsetwith them and told them that they were all losers and he was disappointed in their effort and performance. He said that they had not performed well and that he was embarrassed to betheir Commander.

The following year, the Squadron did not field a drill team at all.

On 8 August, in the Character Development Session led by Major Mor, Cadets from the Marietta AirMuseum Cadet Squadron and visitors discussed the difference between people’s evaluations of their performance and other people’s expectations of them.

The intent of the Character Development Session was to explore the difficult feelings that people havewhen their performance does not match the expectations of others. This lesson was important because

other people (parents, teachers, friends, and CAP leaders, just to name a few) expect you to live up toTHEIR expectations of you. The question is: How should you react to those expectations?

After reading the Case Study, the Cadets broke up into smaller groups to discuss:1. How the expectations of parents, teachers, and commanders affect you.2. If they thought that the drill team had done a good job and why.3. If a person, group, or team can win without coming in first.

4. If there were occasions when their performance was not approved by others.5. If there are ways to prepare and perform in order to retain self respect even if others aredisappointed in your performance.

6. How to respond if people in authority over you are disappointed in your performance.

After intense discussions, the general consensus was that as CAP Cadets, they should “modelthe behavior that they want to see in others.” Therefore, they intend to behave respectfully inthe hope that the their respectful behavior will become a model for others to follow.

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AS A LEADER, YOU ARE ALWAYS LOOKED AT AS A EXAMPLE.

HOWEVER, THE QUESTIO ARISES:

ARE YOU A SUCCESSFUL LEADER AD DO YOU SET A GOOD EXAMPLE?

Do you set the HIGHEST STADARDS of

APPEARACE, CODUCT, AD PERFORMACE?

Leadership is the process of influencing people to achieve a common objective or goal or mission.

What style of leadership do you use?

1. Authoritarian (direct approach)

2. Democratic (participative)

3. Laissez fair (hands-off approach)

Do you demonstrate the following Leadership Attributes?

1. Power (the ability to persuade, motivate, and organize)

2. Prominence (create a good reputation in the eyes of higher authority)

3. Respect (gained when you complete what you say you will)

4. Awareness (know what is going on around you)

5. Direction (know exactly what you want and work out a practical action plan tokeep on track)

6. Structure (establish expectations, delegate responsibilities, define rules, structure

activities)

7. Prepare for Conflict (are poised under stress, handle crises and confusion)

8. A good record (have personal drive, produce good results regularly)

In the performance of your duties

• Do you issue clear, concise, and positive orders?

• Do you encourage all of the Cadets?

• Do they ask you if they do not understand your order(s)?

• Do they carry out your orders?

• Do you help them carry out their missions in every possible way?

• Do your Cadets trust you?

• Do your Cadets display team spirit?

• Does everyone know what is expected of them?

In the end, do you measure yourself by the same standards which you expect in others? Do you

set the highest standards in personal appearance, courtesy, professional competence, attitude

toward training, effectiveness in working with others, and effectiveness in communicating?

Do you display integrity of character, a sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, humaneness,

self-confidence, and initiative?

In the wise words of President John Quincy Adams:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more,

learn more, do more, and become more,you are a leader.”

John Quincy Adams

6th President of the United States (March 4, 1825 - March 4 1829

Served as an American diplomat, Senator, and Congressional representative


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THE CADET OATH

I pledge that I will serve faithfullyin the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program,

And that I will attend meetings regularly,

participate actively in unit activities,

obey my officers,

wear my uniform properly,

and advance my educationand training rapidly

to prepare myself to be of service

to my community, state, and nation.

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CAP CORE VALUES

ITEGRITY

VOLUTEER SERVICE

EXCELLECE

RESPECT


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LOCAL ISSUES

In a discussion led by Lt Col Berg, Cadets and Senior Officers were urged to useextreme caution at night. This included walking outside in the dark, as well as escorting

females outside and to their cars. It was also suggested that extreme care should betaken when using the stairs which lead to the Squadron facility.

On meeting nights, female Cadets and Senior Officers were urged to park their cars infront of the Squadron. On Saturday workdays, everyone was instructed to leave theircars next to the curb behind the C-141.

On Saturday workdays, Lt Col Berg told everyone that it is not necessary to wearuniforms. He also said that if helicopters are operational, hats (covers) are not to beworn.

It was stressed that hydration is an absolute must. Even at night, all should beconcerned that they are properly hydrated.

In the event of dangerously inclement weather, Cadets and Senior Members wereinstructed to vacate the Squadron trailer and enter the C-141. All agreed that this was asecure location. The last Senior Member to leave the Squadron facility should check toensure that everyone has left the trailer.

Lt Col Berg informed everyone that since hornets are extremely active now, it isessential to be cautious when walking around the grounds. This is extremely true between the two trailers near the entrance where a hornets’ nest had been discovered.Even though the area is cordoned off, it is still important to be overly cautious.

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CHEST COMPRESSIONS

Cadets, Senior Officers, and visitors watched a U-Tube presentation by the ChattanoogaFire Academy 2013. In a very clever way, rescuers demonstrated how 100 beats perminute chest compressions can be applied correctly by following the music to “StayingAlive.”

RESPECT ON DISPLAY

Lt Col Berg explained that Customs and Courtesies are always appropriate, and areexpected of all Cadets and Senior Officers in the Squadron. He emphasized that therendering of customs and courtesies is expected when wearing Air Force StyleUniforms. However, “While we will not require a salute to someone in any uniformother than an AF Style Uniform, we won’t complain if it is rendered.”


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As a Civil Air Patrol member,I pledge to promotean uncompromisingsafety environment

for myself and others,and to prevent the loss of,

or damage toCivil Air Patrol assets

entrusted to me.

I will perform all my activitiesin a professional and safe manner,and will hold myself accountable

for my actions inall of our Missions for America.

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ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.

Then...Monthly Safety Briefing— At the Squadron or Online. Online, there is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx


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In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain, primarily over freedom of the seas.For two years, we held off the British, even though we were still a rather weak country. At thattime, Great Britain was in a life-and-death struggle with Napoleon. In fact, just as the UnitedStates declared war, Napoleon marched off to invade Russia. If he won, as everyone expected,he would control Europe, and Great Britain would be isolated. It was no time for Great Britain

to be involved in an American war.At first, our seamen proved better than the British. After we won a battle on Lake Erie in 1813,the American commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, sent the message, “We have met the enemy andthey are ours.” However, the weight of the British navy beat down our ships eventually. NewEngland, hard-hit by a tightening blockade, threatened secession. Meanwhile, Napoleon was beaten in Russia, and in 1814 was forced to abdicated. Great Britain now turned its attention tothe United States, launching a three-pronged attack.

The northern prong was to come down Lake Champlain toward New York and seize parts of New England. The southern prong was to go up the Mississippi, take New Orleans and paralyze the west. The central prong was to head for the mid-Atlantic states and then attackBaltimore, the greatest port south of New York.

If Baltimore was taken, the nation, which still hugged the Atlantic coast, could be split in two.The fate of the United States rested to a large extent on the success or failure of the central prong.

The British reached the American coast, and on August 24, 1814, took Washington, D.C. Then,they moved up the Chesapeake Bay toward Baltimore. On September 12, they arrived andfound 1,000 men in Fort McHenry, the fort whose guns controlled the harbor. If the Britishwished to take Baltimore, they would have to take the fort.

On one of the British ships was an aged physician named William Beans. He had been arrestedin Maryland and brought along as a prisoner. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and friend of the physician, had come to the ship to negotiate his release. The British captain was willing tonegotiate, but the two Americans would have to wait. It was now the night of September 13,and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was about to start.

As twilight deepened, Key and Beanes saw the American flag flying over Fort McHenry.Through the night, they heard bombs bursting and saw the red glare of rockets. They knew thefort was resisting and the American flag was still flying. Toward morning, the bombardmentceased, and a dread silence fell. Either Fort McHenry had surrendered and the British flag flewabove it, or the bombardment had failed and the American flag still flew.

As dawn began to brighten the eastern sky, Key and Beans stared out at the fort, trying to seewhich flag flew over it. Key and the physician must have asked each other over and over, “Canyou see the flag?”

After it was all finished, Key wrote a poem telling the events of the night. Key’s workeventually became known as “The Star Spangled Banner,” and in 1931, Congress declared itthe official anthem of the United States.

Many thanks to Major Orlando LaRosa, former USAF Liaison Officer to CAP, for sharing this with us.

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ow that you know the story, here are the words.

Presumably, in the first stanza, the old doctor is speaking. This is what he asks Key:

The following stanzas give the answer.

Hopefully, the next time you have a chance, you will look at the ational Anthem with new“eyes,” and listen to it new “ears.” Pay attention to the words. Don’t let them ever take it

away … not even one word of it.

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Oh! Say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars,

through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.Oh! Say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen thro’ the mist of the deepWhere the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep.

As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,

In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream.‘Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh! long may it waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly sworeThat the havoc of war and the battle’s confusionA home and a country should leave us no more?

Their blood has wiped out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave

From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave,And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Oh! Thus be it ever, when freemen shall standBetween their loved homes and the war’s desolation,

Blest with victory and peace, may the Heaven-rescued landPraise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.

Then conquer we must, for our cause is just,And this be our motto - “In God is our trust.”

And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.


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By Captain Christiana Shoop, GA454 Emergency Services Officer

What happens during a search and rescue exercise or a missing aircraft mission? What types of positions can CAPmembers train for in order to serve during search and rescue missions and emergencies? How do the different po-sitions work together to complete the mission? On Thursday, August 29, the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squad-ron offered training that answered these questions and more through a hands-on mission scenario.

Will you join the Aircrew, learn how to preflight the airplane and search the probable areas for a missing aircraft?Or maybe, Ground Team appeals to you because you can’t wait to learn about equipment, search lines, and navi-gating through the woods. Perhaps you will enjoy joining Mission Staff because you want to know about thecoordination, communication, and command decisions that make a mission possible.

In all areas, the Mock Search & Rescue Mission was an outstanding opportunity to begin training to serve inEmergency Services!

All personnel supporting missions for Civil Air Patrol start with General Emergency Services training.

This is essentially CAP's license to learn, and also provides core training needed by all members in

Emergency Services. This is the first class that any member planning to be involved in CAP Emergency

Services (ES) Operations should take. It is geared for the entry level personnel primarily, but also discusses

hot topics in ES that all members need to know about who will work ES missions. This course is expected

to take 3 to six hours including written examinations and question and answer periods. Upon completion of

this course, students should take the CAPT 116. Once a member has passed the current CAPT 116, they are

considered 101 qualified in the GES specialty qualification, and can then continue on to receive training in

other specialties as outlined on the appropriate CAPF 101Ts.

The use of qualified CAP cadets is encouraged as much as possible on appropriate missions. Cadets should

be trained in the various functions of mission operations and support as permitted. Cadets qualify no

differently than adult members in Emergency Services qualifications, and should be properly utilized.

Some basic rules need to be considered when employing cadets on missions: A qualified senior member

must directly supervise cadets less than 18 years of age. Cadets 18 years of age and older can be qualified

to serve as ground team leaders, mission pilots, and several other positions of authority traditionally

considered adult qualifications in accordance with applicable SQTRs, but cadet protection policies must

be followed. If adult members are assigned to a team in a subordinate position to a cadet, the adult member

may exercise command authority if necessary to avoid extreme risks endangering the team. Only cadets 18

years of age and older, who hold a valid CAPF 101, Specialty Qualification Card are authorized to fly on

aircraft involved in the performance of Emergency Services operations. Any cadet may be flown directly

to and from a mission base when needed to perform mission duties, provided the pilot-in-command is at

least a qualified mission transport pilot. (Information Supplied by CAP Knowledge Base)

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For those who are interested in becoming qualified for Emergency Services (ground team, aircrew,mission base staff, etc), there is an opportunity to complete two of the requirements coming up on SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER 14. A squadron in Columbus, GA, has graciously offered to let us join them for a radio class

(ICUT) and a first aid class. These two classes are needed for the majority of basic emergency services

positions and can be difficult to complete because they are not scheduled often. If you are interested and will commit to attending this training, please let me know no later than end of

day Thursday, Sept. 5. (The training will last all day, and the squadron will provide transportation. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at [email protected]


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To submit an article for the the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron newletter:

GIVE A COPY OR E-MAIL THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR.If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Character Development Instructor

Marietta Air Museum Cadet Sqdn

Activities Officer

Asst. Public Affairs Officer

Historian

Asst. Test Control Officer

Emergency Services

Mission Staff Assistant

Public Information Officer

MARIETTA AIR MUSEUM

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Experience Empowerment

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organizationwith more than 61,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft equippedwith the most advanced technologies available for search and rescue. CAP, in its AirForce auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescuemissions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and approximately 80lives are saved each year. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security,disaster relief, aerial reconnaissance, and counter-drug missions at the request of

federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospaceeducation and serve as mentors to more than 26,000 young people currentlyparticipating in CAP Cadet programs. CAP received the World Peace Prize in 2011and has been performing missions for America for 71 1/2 years." CAP alsoparticipates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor, and teachabout the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.

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The CAP Motto is Semper Vigilans. CAP is prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Strength of the ation by Dr. Ilana Mor

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Mor

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