Sq. 45 mourns Capt. Edward Casem

It is with great regret the announcement of the passing of Captain Edward Casem, Civil Air Patrol, Squadron 45 of Riverside, California, and Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Community Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Captain Casem was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U. S. Army, 6th Infantry Army band from 1952 through 1954, where he played the clarinet. He was honorably discharged in 1954. His decorations are the National Defense ribbon and the Army honorable service ribbon. Capt. Casem was a musician and an educator. He became a member of March Field Composite Squadron 45 in August 2008.

While serving SQ. 45 as an assistant Aerospace Officer and assistant Testing Officer he received the Membership Ribbon, the Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Award, Red Service ribbon and a First Find ribbon. He enjoyed his time with the Civil Air Patrol, looked forward to the meetings and events, and will be very much missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services were held on Friday, August 12th led by Captain Robert Harris, CAP, led a memorial service.

The family is encouraging people to make a donation to the Riverside Dickens Festival (P.O. Box 113, Riverside CA 92592-0113) in memory of Ed Casem. This is a cultural event Capt. Casem really enjoyed and looked forward to each year.

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NASA $1,000 contest entries due today

Today is the day! Cadets, be sure to get your entries in today by email or regular mail with a 5 August postmark, for NASA's "Because it Flew" competition.

NASA and USA Today are giving away six $1,000 prizes to students ages 9-17 in the art competition. To enter, students submit a piece of original art depicting the space shuttle's impact humanity during its 30-year career. Entrants also submit a 250-word essay.

For more information, check out the competition's website at the link below.
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

This is not a CAP contest and is open to youth nationwide.

Good luck cadets!

Two days left to win $1,000 from NASA

The deadline is just days away! Cadets, be sure to get your entries in by this Friday, 5 August, for NASA's "Because it Flew" competition.

NASA and USA Today are giving away six $1,000 prizes to students ages 9-17 in the art competition. To enter, students submit a piece of original art depicting the space shuttle's impact humanity during its 30-year career. Entrants also submit a 250-word essay.

Complete entries must be submitted via email or postal mail postmarked no later than Friday.

For more information, check out the competition's website at the link below.
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

This is not a CAP contest and is open to youth nationwide.

Good luck cadets!

Mattson named Sq. 31 commander

Congratulations to Capt. Chris Mattson who accepted command of Rialto's Billie L. LeClaire Cadet Squadron 31 this month.

Capt. Mattson also serves as the Inland Empire Group 3 Director of Operations. His personal decorations include the Benjamin O. Davis and Grover C. Loening professional development awards as well as the General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Aerospace Award. He holds a master rating in the Logistics and Finance specialty tracks and technician ratings in both Safety and Cadet Programs. He is a graduate of Squadron Leadership School, Corporate Learning Course, and the Unit Commanders Course.

NASA to give youth six $1,000 prizes

NASA and USA Today are giving away six $1,000 prizes to students ages 9-17 in the "Because it Flew" art competition. To enter, students submit a piece of original art depicting the space shuttle's impact humanity during its 30-year career. Entrants also submit a 250-word essay.

Complete entries must be submitted via email or postal mail postmarked by 5 August, 2011.

For more information, check out the competition's website at the link below.
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

This is not a CAP contest and is open to youth nationwide.

Good luck cadets!

LOCAL TEEN HONES LEADERSHIP SKILLS AT PREMIER CIVIL AIR PATROL COURSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cadet Zack Lynch graduates from Cadet Officer School

(VICTORVILLE, CA) – Cadet Maj. Zack Lynch of Voyager Composite Squadron 120 in Victorville, CA, graduated from the Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Officer School, one of the top professional development opportunities available to youth. Cadets compete for selection, and only the top 15 percent of cadets nationwide are invited to attend. The course was held July 9-19, 2011, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., home of the Air University and professional military education for the U.S. Air Force.

While at the school cadets have a unique opportunity to learn about the Air Force, airpower history, leadership, teamwork, communication skills and problem solving. Patterned after the U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School, Cadet Officer School is an academically challenging program combining lectures, seminars and hands-on training. Cadets practice what they learn through a series of writing and speaking assignments that will culminate with a group project that tests their ability to overcome obstacles through planning and teamwork.

This leadership opportunity is one of 30 National Cadet Special Activities sponsored by the CAP this summer. These activities allow cadets to hone their skills in a variety of areas, including search and rescue, flight and emergency services, science, citizenship and military courtesies, and to explore aerospace technology and aviation careers. Over 1,000 youth participate in CAP-sponsored summer activities annually.

Through its cadet program, CAP builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women ages 12 to 20.

Cadet Maj. Lynch has been a CAP cadet since November 2007. In nearly four years of membership, Cadet Lynch has attended three week-long cadet summer encampments, including two as a staff member. He in an active member of the Cadet Advisory Council and has represented his unit, group, and wing at each level. His personal decorations include the Amelia Earhart Award presented for completion of Phase III of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program; this award is earned by an estimated 15% of CAP cadets. Cadet Lynch is also a recipient of the General Billy Mitchell Award and Wright Brothers milestone awards. He has been presented the Civil Air Patrol Achievement Award in addition to a Commanders Commendation Award.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 112 lives in fiscal year 2010. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 25,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years.

Inland Empire Group 3 consists of ten individual squadrons geographically dispersed throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Group 3’s membership is comprised of cadets ages 12-20 and adult members 18 and older. For more information about Civil Air Patrol in the Inland Empire are, phone (877) 504-1316 or visit us online at gp3.cawg.cap.gov or www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
LOCAL
Crystal Housman, Capt., Civil Air Patrol
Public Affairs Officer
Inland Empire Group 3
(760) 485-0832
group3pao@gmail.com

NATIONAL
Julie DeBardelaben
Deputy Director Public Affairs
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
W: (877) 227-9142 Ext. 250
C: (334) 868-0198
jdebardelaben@capnhq.gov

Sq. 25 Cadet Recounts UBWC Experience

"I Challenge YOU!"
By Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Jon A.P. Henderson
Cable Composite Squadron 25 (PCR-CA-193)

Summertime in Civil Air Patrol is synonymous with Encampment- just about every cadet in California wing, even nationwide anticipates the biggest event in the Summer, which some regard as the only Summer activity open to all cadets. Not anymore.

Only recently has a new event stepped into the spotlight of California- that is the Ultimate Bear and Wings Challenge, a weekend of Summer fun and friendly competition which names the winning squadron champion of the California Wing. The first ever was held June 24-26, with a turnout of eight competing teams each respectively represented by four cadets and a senior member escort.

The first day kicked off with in-processing and a detailed explanation of the upcoming weekend. Day two was the premier day of the Challenge, starting with physical trials ranging from the classic 100-meter sprint and a specially-designed agility course on the ground, to an underwater brick-toss and other aquatic contests in a swimming pool.

The grand finale came on day three with a cumulative team Aerospace test, a UDF compass course, and a group leadership reaction course. When all was said and done, the champion named, every participant unanimously agreed that the event was extremely successful, and highly entertaining.

Cable Composite Squadron 25 team member Cadet Senior Airman Desirae Grumbine, when asked about her views on the UBWC, gave a very common affirmation of its success, "... the experience as a whole was amazing, and I look forward to competing next year."

All competition aside, the social interactions at UBWC were also regarded as positive. "I really got to know everyone,” said fellow team member Cadet Technical Sgt. Dylan Keetle, "...and I can't wait until next year!"

While the whole event was outstanding fun, the Author, however, does not want to "spill the beans" about the specific activities. But, to find out about them one only needs to sign up for next year's Ultimate Bear and Wings Challenge.

Photo caption: The inaugural Ultimate Bear and Wings Challenge competitors and staff are photographed as a group during the competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base. (Photo by Eve Higgins, courtesy CAWG Cadet Programs)

Win $1,000 in NASA contest

NASA and USA Today are giving away six $1,000 prizes to students ages 9-17 in the "Because it Flew" art competition. To enter, students submit a piece of original art depicting the space shuttle's impact humanity during its 30-year career. Entrants also submit a 250-word essay.

Complete entries must be submitted via email or postal mail postmarked by 5 August, 2011.

For more information, check out the competition's website at the link below.
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

This is not a CAP contest and is open to youth nationwide.

Good luck cadets!

Nasa contest deadline Aug. 5

NASA and USA Today are giving away six $1,000 prizes to students ages 9-17 in the "Because it Flew" art competition. To enter, students submit a piece of original art depicting the space shuttle's impact humanity during its 30-year career. Entrants also submit a 250-word essay.

Complete entries must be submitted via email or postal mail postmarked by 5 August, 2011.

For more information, check out the competition's website at the link below.
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

This is not a CAP contest and is open to youth nationwide.

Good luck cadets!

Glider Academy underway with Sq. 11 cadet

Palm Springs Sq. 11 Cadet 1Lt Ashley Mayo is one of 24 cadets currently in Rome, Georgia attending the National Flight Academy, Glider program. The Rome News-Tribune newspaper today ran two articles featuring the academy. NFA-G Rome is Mayo's second National Flight Academy. She graduated from NFA-G in Colorado where she earned Cadet Pre-Solo Wings in 2009. Cadets attending glider academy for a second year may have the opportunity to solo.

Glider Academy Under Way at Airport by Daniel Bell, Staff Writer
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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The 24 Civil Air Patrol cadets participating in the National Flight Academy glider training at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport aren’t simply going up there and floating around, said retired Air Force Major Gen. George Harrison, one of the instructors and former director of the program.

There is a lot of classroom work, homework, and prerequisite work too, and that’s assuming one is even accepted into the program. About 150 people applied for the academy in Rome, one of only three such training programs in the country.

“You can imagine a 14-year-old trying to fly an airplane using trigonometry. It’s kind of tough,” said Harrison.

Woodrow Shepherd, the Southeast Regional Glider activity director, said the cadets, ranging from 14 to 17 years old, have to do a lot of reading before arriving in Rome, and then have to do a lot more reading once they’re here. They start with flights early in the morning, he said, then hit the classroom, then more flying, then more coursework.

Those cadets who are participating in their second academy will have the chance to fly solo before the week’s end, and the really advanced students may even earn a glider license and be able to take up passengers.

The cadets come from as far away as California and Maryland, as do the instructors and some of the equipment, because Rome’s academy is the best, said Shepherd. He attributed the success of the program to airport officials for working so hard, to Berry College for providing a great place to stay and eat, and to the quality of instruction.

The point of the academy, explained Harrison, is to stress the importance of leadership and education and to either fuel or ignite a love of flight.

“What I really care about is if they get turned on by science, if they get turned on by technology, and if they do something with their lives,” he said.

The academy continues at the airport and in the skies above Armuchee through next week and will wrap up Friday with a banquet at Berry College.

Read more:

Airport Glider Academy Starts Today by Kim Sloan, Staff Writer
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE

USA Today, NASA create STEM activities

NASA and USA Today have teamed up to create a set of STEM-based activities appropriate for youth ages 9-17. The national standards-based activities align with CAP's Aerospace Education mission and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Activity packets can be downloaded online, for free, at the link below:
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-activities/

The activities were created in conjunction with the "Because it Flew" art competition commemorating the space shuttle's storied 30-year career. To enter the contest, youth ages 9-17 submit a piece of original artwork symbolizing the shuttle's impact and a 250-word essay explaining their art. Complete entries may be submitted through email or postal mail, postmarked by 5 August 2011.

While created in conjunction with one another, the STEM activity curriculum and space shuttle art competition are independent of one another. Youth do not have to participate in the STEM activities in order to enter the art contest.

For more information and entry applications for the "Because it Flew" space shuttle art contest, visit the link below...
http://usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/because-it-flew-competition

NASA hosts shuttle art contest, prize money

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), and USA TODAY Education are pleased to invite students and educators to participate in a free innovative arts integration educational program that introduces students grades 4-12 (ages 9-17) to the impact of the NASA Space Shuttle Program on our planet and people.

“Because It Flew” (BIF) is designed as an engaging and informative project that commemorates the 30-year history of the Space Shuttle program and the lasting value of scientific discoveries and technological advances that emerged because it flew. The goal is to engage students, their families and communities in understanding the historical significance of 30 years of innovation, exploration, education and sacrifice that will define NASA’s Space Shuttle era.

In early May 2011, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) introduced its newly released landmark report, Re-Investing in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools. The report observes that arts integration within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education contributes to increases in test scores, student/teacher morale, and attendance. “Because It Flew” supports educational reform efforts in arts integration advocated in this landmark report. “Because It Flew” consists of two elements: optional educational activities and the NASA Space Shuttle Art Competition.

The educational activities include four modules that engage and introduce students to the history of NASA Space Shuttle missions. These activities incorporate NASA eClipsTM, an award winning online K-12 STEM education program that provides short, relevant educational video segments that are designed to inform and inspire students to see real-world connections with STEM education. The activities are aligned with national standards and support efforts to integrate science, technology, engineering, and math with language arts. They can easily be adapted to both formal and informal educational settings. Completion of these activities is not a requirement for submitting an art competition entry, but enhances student understanding.

In the second BIF component, students are invited to use the knowledge gained through this educational initiative to create original graphic artwork that symbolizes the impact of NASA Space Shuttle missions on the world and/or our future. They will then write a 250- word persuasive essay to explain their submission in the national competition. An expert panel of artists will review submissions and the top six entries in two age brackets (9-13 and 14-17) will receive cash prizes, a private mentoring session with accomplished USA TODAY graphic artist, Robert Ahrens, and a certificate of accomplishment.

The submission deadline for the NASA Space Shuttle Art Competition is August 5, 2011. The free activities and competition guidelines for BIF are available at www.usatodayeducate.com/becauseitflew.

This initiative builds upon the successful Sight/Insight and No Boundaries design challenges developed by USA TODAY Education and NASA and the RealWorld- InWorld Engineering Design Challenge developed by NASA, NIA, USA TODAY Education and LearniT-TeachiT.

Original release date: 6 June 2011

Contact:
Timothy Allen
National Institute of Aerospace, Hampton, Va.
757-325-6723
timothy.allen@nianet.org

Rachel Kraft
NASA Johnson Space Center
281-792-7690
rachel.h.kraft@nasa.gov

Pancake breakfast Saturday morning benefits CAP Family

Friends of Capt. Kevin Garland will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 2 at the Civil Air Patrol headquarters building at Big Bear City Airport.

Civil Air Patrol members and friends will serve breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. with proceeds going to the Garland family. Garland was serving as the unit's Deputy Commander for Cadets at the time of his death; his sons are current CAP cadets.

Garland was killed May 4 in a head-on collision on Highway 18. He was heading home from work at Patton State Hospital where he was a director. He lived in the Twin Peaks area.

Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Friends from Big Bear to Twin Peaks will help to serve and entertain. Garland was the sole bread winner for the family. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their three sons.

“We expect a good turnout since in the past this has been a very popular breakfast,” said John Connelly, commander of Squadron 6750. “Now with the emphasis on raising funds for the Garland family, we expect this to be more popular than ever.”

The Civil Air Patrol headquarters building is at 100 W. Meadow Lane, Big Bear City, at the northeast corner of the airport. Members will provide tours of the building.

For more information, call 909-585-4120.

(adapted from a Big Bear Grizzly, online article 20 June 2011)

Sq. 59 Cadet Solos at Flight Academy

Congratulations to C/2Lt Elisabeth Loyd of Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59 who soloed early this week during the National Flight Academy - Powered Track in Nebraska!

Group 3 is now two-for-two with solos at this National Cadet Special Activity. On Monday, June 27, C/CMSgt Megan Roberson of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 also earned her solo wings at NFA-P Nebraska.

Group 3's two newest pilots return from the Academy on Thursday, June 30. Wish them clear skies and safe flying when you see them next.

Sq. 11 Cadet Solos at National Flight Academy

Congratulations to C/CMSgt Megan Roberson of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 who soloed on Monday, June 27, 2011 during the National Flight Academy - Powered Track in Nebraska! Way to go, Chief!

Pancake Breakfast on Saturday benefits CAP Family

Friends of Capt. Kevin Garland will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 2 at the Civil Air Patrol headquarters building at Big Bear City Airport.

Civil Air Patrol members and friends will serve breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. with proceeds going to the Garland family. Garland was serving as the unit's Deputy Commander for Cadets at the time of his death; his sons are current CAP cadets.

Garland was killed May 4 in a head-on collision on Highway 18. He was heading home from work at Patton State Hospital where he was a director. He lived in the Twin Peaks area.

Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Friends from Big Bear to Twin Peaks will help to serve and entertain. Garland was the sole bread winner for the family. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their three sons.

“We expect a good turnout since in the past this has been a very popular breakfast,” said John Connelly, commander of Squadron 6750. “Now with the emphasis on raising funds for the Garland family, we expect this to be more popular than ever.”

The Civil Air Patrol headquarters building is at 100 W. Meadow Lane, Big Bear City, at the northeast corner of the airport. Members will provide tours of the building.

For more information, call 909-585-4120.

(adapted from a Big Bear Grizzly, online article 20 June 2011)

Sq. 59 Cadets graduate Basic Cadet School

Congrats to Cadets: Bishop Miller, Jazlin Miller, Sean Van Hise, Meghan Van Hise, Madison Hamilton, Kayle Ticas, T.J. Pritchard, Victoria Maner, and Ben Giancola, all from Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59 who graduated from Basic Cadet School last weekend, June 17-19, 2011, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

-Sq. 59-

Sq. 31 Cadet of the Month Announced

C/Amn Jake Elledge was named Cadet of the Month for May 2011 at Billie LeClair Cadet Sq. 31 in Rialto. Congratulations!

Teamwork on Display at Planes of Fame

Chino Cadet Sq. 20 hosts volunteers for Planes of Fame Airshow and USAF Guided Evaluation.

(Chino, Calif.) - With a weather forecast calling for weekend rain, a showmanship of teamwork was on display as 116 Calif. Wing cadets and senior members from 16 different squadrons assembled at Chino Cadet Squadron 20 to volunteer at the Planes of Fame Chino Airshow Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Many of Civil Air Patrol’s weekend volunteers took teamwork to a whole new level as they traded their airshow duties to participate in the Guided Evaluation of California Wing by the US Air Force—an event that was concurrent with the Chino Planes of Fame Airshow.

Logistically a challenge, Group 3 Inland Empire, and Civil Air Patrol Airshow Capt. Chris Mattson and Capt. Paul Saba led by example as they worked through the process of their team stretching their wings in service, at both the Airshow and the Guided Evaluation.

In reference to this challenge Activity Commander and Capt. Chris Mattson states, “The challenge of staffing the airshow while having to simultaneously provide staffing and support to the USAF Guided Evaluation was definitely one of the biggest challenges I have had to face in a long time. Having worked and being in charge of this airshow for many years I can definitely say it would not have been possible without the seamlessly fluid transition of events and teamwork displayed by all of the Civil Air Patrol members at the event. This by far has been the best cadet and senior staff I have ever worked with. Without the amazing teamwork displayed by each and every individual these challenges would have been hard to face. At the close of the event on Sunday I was personally thanked by the airshow coordinator who stated this year was “the smoothest ever” in terms of Civil Air Patrol’s support.”

Likewise, the cadet staff exemplified the ideals of Civil Air Patrol leadership under the command of Cadet Capt. Daniel Friesen who successfully led the charge for a combination of work detail and fun. Cadets were tasked with parking, crowd control, flight line, mess hall, and hot ramp clearance detail. Fun included attending the airshow, a personal tour of the F-15 for a few, a friendly game of football, BCUT radio class, CPR training, and pie from Major Dave Goude’s Yucaipa Bakery—all helped to make for an amazing Civil Air Patrol experience at the Planes of Fame Airshow.

Teamwork, when at its best is like a well-oiled machine, and Cadet Commander Capt. Daniel Friesen in an interview about his team at the Chino Planes of Fame Airshow said, “We had cadets come from San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, and everywhere in between. I could not have asked for a better group of cadets, and the teamwork they exhibited was second to none. For example, when the Airshow asked us to cover a new section without any prior warning, we were able to get two flights in that area within 15 minutes. This was only possible due to the amazing teamwork shown by the cadet staff and cadet participants.”

Teamwork is an essential component for any organization to function at an optimal level. Way to go cadets and senior members of the Calif. Wing for allowing Civil Air Patrol to shine through great teamwork!

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1st Lt. Michelle Black, Public Affairs

Chino Cadet Squadron 20

2 July Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Garland Family

Friends of Capt. Kevin Garland will hold a pancake breakfast July 2 at the Civil Air Patrol headquarters building at Big Bear City Airport.

Civil Air Patrol members and friends will serve breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. with proceeds going to the Garland family. Garland was serving as the unit's Deputy Commander for Cadets at the time of his death; his sons are current CAP cadets.

Garland was killed May 4 in a head-on collision on Highway 18. He was heading home from work at Patton State Hospital where he was a director. He lived in the Twin Peaks area.

Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Friends from Big Bear to Twin Peaks will help to serve and entertain. Garland was the sole bread winner for the family. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their three sons.

“We expect a good turnout since in the past this has been a very popular breakfast,” said John Connelly, commander of Squadron 6750. “Now with the emphasis on raising funds for the Garland family, we expect this to be more popular than ever.”

The Civil Air Patrol headquarters building is at 100 W. Meadow Lane, Big Bear City, at the northeast corner of the airport. Members will provide tours of the building.

For more information, call 909-585-4120.

(adapted from a Big Bear Grizzly, online article 20 June 2011)

Group 3 Cadets aim high at National Flight Academy

(16 JUNE, LINCOLN, Neb.) – Cadet 2^nd Lt. Elisabeth Loyd of Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59 and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Megan Roberson of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 will learn more about flying powered aircraft this week at Civil Air Patrol’s National Flight Academy to be held June 16-30 in Camp Ashland, Neb.

The flight academy is specifically designed for cadets who want to learn to fly. Participants receive formal ground instruction and cockpit time with a certified flight instructor; the low instructor-to-student ratio provides opportunities for mentoring and individual attention. NFA also provides many participants the opportunity to solo.

The academy is one of 30 National Cadet Special Activities sponsored by CAP this summer. These activities allow cadets to hone their skills in a variety of areas – including search and rescue, flight and emergency services, science, leadership fundamentals, citizenship and military courtesies – and to explore aerospace technology and aviation careers.

Through its cadet program, CAP builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women ages 12 to 20.

Cadet Loyd joined CAP in April 2008 and graduated from the California Wing Cadet Basic Encampment at Camp San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, Calif. later that year, in August. Cadet Loyd is an active participant in CAP and has staffed multiple airshows and represented her unit at the Inland Empire Group 3 Cadet Color Guard Competition held in February 2011. She earned the unit’s prestigious Gen. Billy Mitchell Award in May 2011, signifying completion of Phase II of the CAP cadet program. Only 15% of cadets reach this milestone.

Cadet Roberson joined CAP in September 2009. In less than two years of membership, she has served her unit as both Flight Sergeant and most recently as First Sergeant. She is a 2010 graduate of the California/Nevada Wing Joint Encampment held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, Calif. Her personal decorations include the CAP Model Rocketry Badge and Veterans of Foreign Wars Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year Award. She is a two-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold presented by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

Both cadets have seen squadron members graduate from the Nebraska-based National Flight Academy program over the last two years. In 2009, Cadet 1st Lt. Leandra Lee of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 earned her solo wings at the academy. Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59's Cadet 1st Lt. Bryan Gooch graduated from the academy last year.

To be eligible to apply for a National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA) such as National Flight Academy, cadets must be graduates of the week-long cadet basic encampment training program. National Activities are announced in November each year and applications are due in January. Much like college, cadets wait until March each year to find out if they were selected for a program. Selections are based on four factors including age, milestone awards achieved, years in the organization, and number of NCSAs previously attended.

-Capt. Crystal Housman

PAO, Inland Empire Group 3

Sq. 20 Cadet Receives Commendation

Cadet Chief Master Sgt Tyler Saba of Chino Cadet Squadron 20 was awarded the Civil Air Patrol Commander’s Commendation for Inland Empire Group 3 Ground Team Member of the year, and was nominated for California Wing Ground Team member of the year.

Ground team members participate in search and rescue operations and perform lifesaving actions when they locate survivors of crashed aircraft. According to her father, Paul Saba, who is also a Civil Air Patrol Captain, Cadet Saba’s Commendation states: “This honor rarely is bestowed upon a cadet and is a reflection of her dedication and service to the Emergency Services mission of the Civil Air Patrol.”

Cadet Saba is a Ground Team Member-1, Civil Air Patrol’s highest Ground Team Member qualification rating available for cadets, and has participated in many search and rescue operations during the past year, including personally locating two crashed aircraft with her team. At the age of 15 Cadet Saba shows great leadership, and this award is well deserved. Congratulations C/CMSgt Saba, job well done!

PHOTO: C/CMSgt Tyler Saba is presented her Commander's Commendation by Inland Empire Group 3 Operations Officer, Capt. Chris Mattson.

1Lt Michelle Black, PAO, Chino Cadet Squadron 20

Award nominations due today!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due today, 15 June 2011 no later than 11:59 p.m. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner on July 9. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

JUST UPDATED! Here is the banquet information:

Annual Group 3 Awards Banquet: Saturday, July 9th · 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Come join us as we reflect on the past year and pay tribute and to and honor our members for their dedicated, countless hours of volunteer service to the organization.

Ayres Suites Corona West

1900 W Frontage Rd

Corona, CA 92882

Sq. 11 Cadet at ILWG Glider Training

Sq. 11's C/SrA Patrick Rovney is currently in glider training at the Johnson Flight Academy (JFA) in Mattoon, Illinois. The program includes training for cadets and seniors in choice of glider, powered aircraft, and even hot air balloon. It is hosted annually by ILWG and Great Lakes Region (GLR). Rovney is the only cadet from Pacific Region participating in this year's JFA.

The Journal Gazette & Times-Courier featured CAP's Johnson Flight Academy when it kicked off Friday. Read the article here:
http://jg-tc.com/news/article_ec5dfccc-9317-11e0-990a-001cc4c002e0.html

Civil Air Patrol's Johnson Flight Academy landing in Coles County this week

By Kayleigh Zyskowski, Journal Gazette & Times Courier Staff Intern

MATTOON - Residents from the Coles County area may see increased air traffic from the Coles County Memorial Airport while the Johnson Flight Academy takes to the sky for the week.

Andrew Fearn, the airport manager, said hot air balloons and gliders will be the most visible throughout the week.

"Early in the morning and late in the afternoon they have about one or two hot air balloons they will launch and recover, and throughout the day gliders will be operated," Fearn said. "If everything is working like it should, they set off a glider every five to 10 minutes. They stay hopping."

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) hosts the flight academy for the cadets who will complete classroom and flight training.

About 50 cadets, ages 14-21, will be in town, and everyone from the academy will stay on campus at Eastern Illinois University, said Deanna Frasure, public affairs officer for the academy.

Some 30 to 35 adults and eight to 12 pilots will help out with the camp, with the number of helpers depending on the day of the week.

In the classroom training portion of the academy, the cadets learn leadership skills, aerospace technique, emergency services and flight line marshalling, which is essentially guiding the planes on the ground.

"There is a fee for the camp, but at the academy the cadets are able to complete pre-solo and solo flights at the fraction of the cost of private flying lessons," Frasure said. "The solo flight is where the cadet can get their wings, and become an actual pilot."

Depending on the age and skill level of the cadet, he or she is able to fly solo or pre-solo. Last year about six cadets competed pre-solo flights and two cadets received their wings with a solo flight, Frasure said.

Fearn said participants usually move to a different airport in the area to utilize the power aircraft.

"We are usually just so busy here with the gliders," Fearn said.

Many of the cadets come into the program with interests in the sky for their futures. Some of the cadets pursue military careers, some become military or commercial pilots, and some go into different aviation or aerospace fields, Frasure said.

"A small percentage go into the fire or police emergency field - they become EMTs," Frasure said, adding the search and rescue and disaster relief training from the camp aids those cadets.

Though the cadets come from across the Midwest, life-long friendships often are made throughout the week, Frasure said.

"It is character building, and the cadets make friends from all over, and they stay in touch for the rest of their lives," Frasure said.

This is not a really formal camp; it is relaxed, so participants have free time, Frasure said.

"You can tell they are having a ball," Frasure said. "We all have a lot of fun."

And the cadets are not the only ones who can enjoy the week-long camp.

"Depending on the wind, people can come out and get a meal at the Airport Restaurant and watch the gliders take off," Fearn said.

The academy will begin today and end June 17.

Award nominations due tomorrow!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due no later than tomorrow: by 15 June 2011 at 11:59p.m. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner on July 9. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

JUST UPDATED! Here is the banquet information:

Annual Group 3 Awards Banquet: Saturday, July 9th · 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Come join us as we reflect on the past year and pay tribute and to and honor our members for their dedicated, countless hours of volunteer service to the organization.

Ayres Suites Corona West

1900 W Frontage Rd

Corona, CA 92882

National Commander Presents Wilson Awards

On Monday, May 30, 2011 in San Dimas, Calif., Majs. Cathy Neubauer and Karen Nahrstadt, senior members and Character Development Instructors at March Air Reserve Base Squadron 45, received the highest senior professional development award given by the Civil Air Patrol, the Gill Robb Wilson Award. They were presented the coveted awards by Regional Commander, Colonel Larry F. Myrick and National Commander Brigadier General Amy S. Courter at a reception held after the annual Gill Robb Wilson Memorial Event held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Among the Guests in attendance was Reverend Jill Denison Paulson, a Presbyterian minister and the granddaughter of Gill Robb Wilson, the founder of the Civil Air Patrol. The special presentation was attended by over 200 CAP Officers and Cadets and guests.

The Gill Robb Wilson Award is Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) highest award for senior member professional development. It recognizes senior members who have dedicated themselves to leadership and personal development in the CAP. This award was first given in 1964 and honors the late Gill Robb Wilson. He is regarded as the founder of Civil Air Patrol, and served as Cap's first executive officer. As Cap's premiere award for senior member professional development, the Gill Robb Wilson Award should be presented by an Air Force or CAP general officer, an elected state or federal official, or other distinguished person.

When asked about the award, Nahrstadt who's husband, a CAP Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jack R. Nahrstadt, now diseased, was also a recipient of the same award said, "I know that Jack would be proud of me."

Gill Robb Wilson (1893-1966) was an aviator and journalist born in Clarion County, Pa. A Presbyterian minister as well as an early private pilot, he advocated military preparedness and became New Jersey's director of aviation in 1930. He was the first executive officer of the Civil Air Patrol. During World War II he was a correspondent for the Herald Tribune.

Rev. Paulson, said that she was very proud of those Civil Air Patrol members who have achieved and received the Wilson award.

PHOTO: After the reception, 17 Wilson recipients including Majs. Neubaur and Nahrstadt gathered together in front of the California Wing Gill Robb Wilson plaque of honor for a picture with Rev. Paulson.

Capt. Robert Harris, PAO, Sq. 45

Group Awards Nomination Deadline this week!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due in 3 days: by 15 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner in July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

Group Awards Nomination Deadline this month!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due in 5 days: by 15 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner in July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

Applications due today for Hemet Airshow!

Cadets and Seniors are needed Sat., June 11, 2011 for the Hemet-Ryan Airshow at Squadron 59's home airport! Performers include:

• A-10 West Demonstration Team
• Golden Stars Skydiving Team
• Tim Decker
• U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight
• Melissa Aerobatics

Send your CAWG Form 150s to pticas@squadron59.org TODAY! 7 June! All hands needed!

Click here for activity flyer and more details!
http://tinyurl.com/3tpujpb

Exclusive Tour for Seniors!

This Wednesday 8 June 2011, there will be a private tour for Group 3 senior members of the new experimental 747-400 airplane. The first 20 senior members to RSVP to 2Lt Paul Ticas at pticas@squadron59.org will be reserved a spot on a first come basis. There are 5 standby spots in case of cancellations.

Contact Lt. Ticas directly or check your email for meeting time and location. An email announcement was just sent out to all Group 3 members.

Hemet-Ryan Airshow, Applications due tomorrow!

Cadets and Seniors are needed Sat., June 11, 2011 for the Hemet-Ryan Airshow at Squadron 59's home airport! Performers include:

• A-10 West Demonstration Team
• Golden Stars Skydiving Team
• Tim Decker
• U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight
• Melissa Aerobatics

Send your CAWG Form 150s to pticas@squadron59.org by tomorrow, 7 June! All hands needed!

Click here for activity flyer and more details!
http://tinyurl.com/3tpujpb

Group Awards Nomination Deadline this month!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due in 10 days: by 15 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner in July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

Group Awards Nomination Deadline this month!

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due this month by 15 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner in July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files by email group3awards@gmail.com.

Hemet-Ryan Airshow, Volunteers Needed!

Cadets and Seniors are needed Sat., June 11, 2011 for the Hemet-Ryan Airshow at Squadron 59's home airport! Performers include:

• A-10 West Demonstration Team
• Golden Stars Skydiving Team
• Tim Decker
• U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight
• Melissa Aerobatics

Send your CAWG Form 150s to pticas@squadron59.org by 7 June! All hands needed!

Click here for activity flyer and more details!
http://tinyurl.com/3tpujpb

Tech Safety Tips

Tech Safety tips, posted on behalf of the Group 3 Information Services Officer:

Everyone who uses Windows should have an Emergency Boot Disk. One day you will need it.

Most Windows versions allow you to create one. You can visit "Help and Support" in Windows or the Microsoft Support Center http://support.microsoft.com/

Note well however, that the Emergency Disk varies for each version, and sometimes even release, of Windows, so be sure you are using the correct one.

Also, if your computer is infected with a virus or malware, the Windows disk may not be sufficient. Your antivirus or anti-malware program may help you create one a bootable disk.

Alternatively, Microsoft has a new emergency boot disk with anti-malware installed available at http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper

Check System Requirements to determine if this program will run on your system.

More details on installing and running at
http://www.ghacks.net/2011/05/30/microsoft-standalone-system-sweeper

Geeks may be interested in alternate boot disk systems
http://www.techsupportalert.com/create-bootable-rescue-cd.htm

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-prepare-boot-or-system-problems-creating-windows-7-repair-disk.htm

Questions? Feel free to ask.

David Null, Major
Information Services Officer, Group 3

Group Awards Nomination Deadline in June

CORRECTION
Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due by 15 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner, which is being planned for July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files to group3awards@gmail.com.

2 New Wilson Recipients

Congratulations to Maj. Cathy Neubauer and LtCol Karen Nahrstadt, both of March Field Composite Sq.45, for earning the Gill Robb Wilson Award which was presented this afternoon by MajGen Amy Courter, CAP National Commander, during a ceremony in San Dimas, Calif. The award is presented for completion of Level V, which is the final level, of the senior member professional development program.

From left: Pacific Region Commander Col. Larry Myrick, Maj Cathy Neubauer (Wilson #2831), LtCol Karen Nahrstadt (Wilson #2832), CAP National Commander MajGen Amy Courter.




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Group Awards Nomination Deadline in June

Reminder: Group 3 "of the year" award nominations are due by 30 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the Inland Empire Group 3 annual awards dinner, which is being planned for July. Nominations must be submitted electronically as .doc files.

Flight Scholarship Deadline Sunday!

REMINDER: The Lewis Flight Scholarship deadline is this Sunday, May 1, 2011. The scholarship is being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.

The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.

The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.

The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.

The application can be found on PCR's website, here --

http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html

Flight Scholarship Deadline This Week!

REMINDER: The Lewis Flight Scholarship deadline is this Sunday, May 1, 2011. The scholarship is being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.

The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.

The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.

The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.

The application can be found on PCR's website, here --

http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html

Flight Scholarship Deadline May 1

Cadets can earn money to pursue flying through the Col. Edwin W. Lewis, Jr. Flight Scholarship being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.

The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.

The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.

The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.

The application can be found on PCR's website, here --

http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html

Group Awards Nomination Deadline in June

All nominations for Inland Empire Group 3 "of the year" awards are due by 30 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the group's annual awards dinner, which is being planned for July.

Big Bear unit in newspaper

Big Bear Squadron 6750 is featured in their town paper this week. Check it out!

http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net/mobile/news/article_74486a4e-657a-11e0-bb72-001cc4c03286.html


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Flight Scholarship Deadline May 1

Cadets can earn money to pursue flying through the Col. Edwin W. Lewis, Jr. Flight Scholarship being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.

The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.

The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.

The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.

The application can be found on PCR's website, here --

http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html

Desert Survival Bivouac Announced

Squadron 144 and Group 7 is proud to announce the upcoming Combines Squadron Desert Survival Bivouac to be held in the remote desert of Southern California!

Where: Middle of nowhere in the Desert – PRIMITIVE – Directions to follow

When: Arrival 17:00 – 20:00 Friday 13 MAY 2011;

Dismissal 12:00 Noon Sunday 15 May 2011

Cost: $40.00 per person

Meals: Friday Night (Dinner is at 18:30) – Sunday Morning Provided – MRE’s

How to sign up: Send your F150 electronically to Maj. Ross Veta atross.vetalaw@gmail.com to reserve your spot NO LATER THAN 3 MAY 2011.

Sign up Deadline: SIGNED 150’s WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 MAY 2011. Mailing instructions to follow upon receipt of initial reservation.

Staffing: Send Cover Letter and Resume with a copy of your F150 to CMSgt. Jesse O’Keefe at jessed_prod@juno.com

Staff Application Deadline: 30 Apr. 2011

Event classes and activities will include:

Desert Safety

Desert Self Sufficiency

Ground Team Member Training

Desert Basic Survival and First Aid skills

Desert Shelter Building

Desert Navigation

Search Techniques

Leadership skills training

Team building events

Model Rocketry Launches

Search and recovery exercises

Ross E. Veta, Major, CAP

Combined Squadron Training Bivouac Commander

New Volunteer Mag. Posted

The latest E-edition of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine is now live. Go to http://www.capvolunteernow.com/cap_volunteer/. Click on the cover of the April-June issue featuring Air Force Colonel Eric Boe and Space Shuttle Discovery, or the word link below it. Either one will take you to an electronic copy of the magazine, which will be delivered in the next few weeks.

Sent by Steve Cox, NHQ Public Affairs

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IG Course Announced

There will be a Basic Level Inspector General course given on Friday, 19 AUG 2011 at the CAWG Conference in Oakland. The one day course covers the IG program overall, the complaint investigations program, and the assessment (SUI) program. Anyone who wants to be able to conduct complaint investigations must complete the IG program and investigations program modules. Anyone who wants to assist on SUIs must complete the IG program and assessment modules. The course is recommended for all unit commanders as an aid in preparing for SUIs and to improve understanding of the commander's role in the complaint process.

If you have any questions you may contact the CAWG/IG Lt Col Stephen L. Huss by e-mail at cap35@earthlink.net.

Aerospace Education School to be held at March ARB

Pacific Region Aerospace Education School
March Air Reserve Base, Riverside CA
July 30-Aug 2 with Aug 3 as an optional enrichment day

$50.00 Registration fee holds your slot.

You are invited to attend the Pacific Region Aerospace Education School. The purpose of this school is threefold: educate CAP AE leaders about their job requirements & the resources available to help them, share ideas which improve the AE program and provide AE enrichment experiences for the participants.

This is the year for you to attend. The school is designed for unit aerospace education officers but is open to all senior members and Mitchell cadets who want to become more involved with aerospace education. Some of the school topics include: the AE Mission, Responsibilities of the Unit AEO, Orientation Flights, Grant writing, AE for Seniors, AE for Cadets, External AE program, Awards, Robotics, Model building and a presentation from NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. In addition to the academic classes students will get to participate in several “hands on” activities which can be replicated at the local squadron, tour the AF Predator Drone facility, and meet a WWII Woman Airforce Service Pilot (WASP).

The AEO School runs Saturday thru Tuesday. Wednesday is an optional day for students. We have tentatively been slotted for an AF C17 refueling flight. This is subject to change based on AF training requirements. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the NASA JPL teacher center and pick up free AE lesson plans, posters and videos.

The AEO School costs $50.00 which includes all materials, Saturday barbeque dinner and the Tuesday luncheon. Lodging is available on March ARB for $39.00 per night. Additional information will be sent upon receipt of your registration. The AEO School will make arrangements to pick up students flying into Ontario (ONT) and Riverside (RAL) airports.

Deadline for application is June 30, 2011. Prepare two copies of CAPF 17. Submit one copy through proper CAP channels. Mail the second with your $50.00 registration fee (payable to Pacific Region CAP) to PACR AEO School, PO Box 6351, March ARB CA 92518-6351.

Questions? Contact School Director Virginia Nelson vmnelson@juno.com

Sq. 11 Cadet Selected for IACE

C/Capt Ricardo Villalta has been selected for the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program. Villalta, of Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11, is one of just two Civil Air Patrol cadets nationwide selected to represent the U.S. in Japan this summer.

As a cadet ambassador, Villalta will travel through Japan in a group of other international aviation-related cadets pulled from the 18 participating IACE countries. The cadets will experience cultures, customs, and international aerospace first hand.

Want to see the world? Visit www.ncsas.com to learn more about IACE and other unique summer opportunities that await CAP cadets.

Congratulations Capt. Villalta!

Group Awards Nomination Deadline Announced

All nominations for Inland Empire Group 3 "of the year" awards are due by 30 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the group's annual awards dinner, which is being planned for July.

Mission Pilot School Registration Opened

The time has arrived -- we are now accepting registrations for the 2011 Mission Pilot School. The mission pilot school will take a student who is a mission scanner standard all the way through the mission pilot training program, and have them ready for the F91 checkride in two weekends.

The requirements to attend are:

• 190 hours PIC
• Mission Scanner Standard Rating
• A CAPF5 in a corporate aircraft

You may register if you currently meet these requirements, or will meet them by April 15th. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria by April 15th will be removed from the applicant list.

Registration closes on April 15th, after which point the most qualified applicants will be submitted to their respective group commanders for approval. All applicants will be notified by May 1st of their acceptance to the school.

As a reminder, the ground school dates are Jun 4-5 in Oakland and June 18-19 in Long Beach. All students must attend one of the two ground schools. The flight portion of the activity will take place on July 8-10 in Concord. Transportation to Concord will be funded, but transportation to the ground schools is not; further, all lodging costs are the student's responsibility.

Registration is only accepted via an online form, located here: https://sites.google.com/site/cawgmps/register

Please do not email your registration information; simply complete the form. We'll get back in touch with you by May 1st.

Jim Stallings, Capt
Mission Pilot School Project Officer

CAWG Comp Breaking News

Group 3 junior rifle bearer Cadet Airman Danielle Peltier named Outstanding Cadet of 2011 California Wing Cadet Competition. Group 7's team from Sq. 47 will represent the wing at the Pacific Region Competition. Group 5's Drill Team won their competition and also advance.


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Live at Cadet Comp

Teams are currently doing the written test; indoor and practical drill events are complete. 13 hours into the day and Group 3 is still going strong.

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CAWG Comp Standard Drill

Group 3 has completed Standard Drill; we are off to the Outdoor Practical event now.

Here is a photo of the team being judged for Standard Drill...


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Cadet Comp Inspection

Group 3 is on the drill pad for inspection!



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CAWG Comp Mile

Group 3's C/SrA Patrick Rovney just took second in his heat (3 teams) in the mile run posting a time of 5:29.

Outstanding!

Next stop: inspection.


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CAWG Cadet Comp is Underway

Cadet Comp Day 1 has started. Group 3's team is stretching for the mile run.


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CADETS TO COMPETE FOR STATE TITLE

Five Palm Springs cadets advance to California competition

(Palm Springs, Calif.) – Five area teenagers will compete this weekend, March 12-13, in the California Wing Cadet Competition being held at Vandenberg AFB near Lompoc, Calif. The cadets are all color guard team members and from Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11, the local unit of Civil Air Patrol.

The quintet are advancing to the state championship after winning an area competition held February 26 in Riverside. The cadets were named the Civil Air Patrol's Inland Empire Group 3 Color Guard and represent both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in this weekend's competition; they are one of six teams competing at the state level.

Team members include:

Cadet Airman First Class Isaias Castro, 17, team commander and U.S. flag bearer

Cadet Senior Airman Patrick Rovney, 16, flag bearer

Cadet Airman Jacob Smith, 13, lead rifle bearer

Cadet Airman Danielle Peltier, 12, rifle bearer

Cadet Airman Michael Mayo, 12, alternate

The team is coached by Cadet First Lt. Ashley Mayo, 16, and Cadet First Lt. Cody Premus, 17.

During the weekend competition, the cadets will be tested both physically and mentally. Competition events include an in-ranks inspection, a mile run, and a standard drill performance including a 25-command parade style sequence conducted in order and from memory. The cadets will perform innovative color guard presentations both indoors and outdoors with only five minutes to view the performance area and plan their performance. Academic events include individual written tests over leadership, uniform regulations, military drill and ceremonies, and organization history. A team panel quiz will test the cadets' aerospace knowledge of aircraft systems, flight dynamics, rocketry, spacecraft, as well as aviation history and current events.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 57,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) and was credited by the AFRCC with saving over 100 lives in fiscal year 2010. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the nearly 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America since 1941.

The organization’s local unit, Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11, meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the south hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum. Squadron 11’s membership is comprised of cadets ages 12-20 and adult members 18 and older. For more information about Civil Air Patrol visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com

Harris earns Commander's Commendation Award

Capt. Robert Harris was presented with a Commander's Commendation Award on Saturday, March 5, 2011 during the Inland Empire Group 3 Commander's Call held at the Voyager Composite Squadron 120 in Victorville, Calif.

Harris, of March Field Composite Squadron 45, was recognized for his work in the Wreaths Across America program from 2006 to 2009.

The commendation text reads as follows:

The Civil Air Patrol's Wreaths Across America program began in 2006 as an
offshoot of the Arlington National Cemetery wreath project, which was started in
1992 with the annual placement of wreaths donated by Worcester Wreath Co.
The program has mushroomed in a short time. With its patriotic theme and its
increasing visibility, Wreaths Across America is an ideal program for promotion of
CAP and the patriotic values CAP holds dear.

March Field Composite Squadron 45 has been involved in this project with CAP
from the beginning with the Riverside National Cemetery (RNC). ln 2006, the
late Ch, Lt Col Jack Nahrstadt took it upon himself to coordinate the project.
Upon the passing of Ch Nahrstadt, Ch, Lt Col Mike McKinney and his wife, 1st Lt
Adelle McKinney of Squadron 64 stepped in and took the lead for the 2007
Wreaths Across America program at the RNC. They asked and received the
assistance of 1st Lt Robert Harris. Since then 1st Lt Harris has taken an
increased role in this project. This year, 2009, he served as the coordinator.

Since 2006 the interest and participation in the Wreaths Across America program
at the RNC has increased. This year, with the work of 1st Lt Robert Harris, the
program not only featured the laying of wreaths by various branches of the
military service but representation from US Senator Barbara Boxer and US
Congressman Ken Calvert's offices. State Assemblyman Chuck Devore was the
keynote speaker.

1st Lt Harris and Congressman Calvert's office arranged for military honors to be
presented to the father of PFC Marcus Allan Tynes (USA) who was killed by an
IED in Afghanistan on November 22,2A09.

Cadet and Senior Members from Squadrons 45, 64,21, 59 and Riverside
Polytechnic High School JROTC placed 200 plus wreaths at the graves of our
nation's fallen heroes.

It is without any hesitation that I recommend a Commander's Commendation for
1't Lt Robert Harris. – CH (LT. COL.) PAUL WARD, CAWG HC

Congratulations Capt. Harris!

Sq. 11 Cadet Selected for Boys State

Congratulations to C/SrA Wyatt George of Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11. Cadet George has been selected by the American Legion and his school as a delegate for the 74th Session of the American Legion's California Boys State program scheduled for mid-June on the campus of California State University, Sacramento.

Cadet George, who joined CAP in June, is a graduate of the 2010 California Wing Cadet Summer Encampment. He is a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award given by the President's Council on Volunteer Service and Civic Participation. He is also a recipient of the President's Active Lifestyle Award presented by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. His is a cadet in the Air Force Junior ROTC program and a varsity football player.

Boys State and the partner program, Girls State, are annual in-residence activities to promote leadership, citizenry, and introduce young men and women to the process of government. Outstanding delegates at each program may be selected to represent their states at Boys Nation and Girls Nation.

Sq. 45 Feb. Promotions Announced

Congratulations to the following cadets and seniors of March Field Composite Squadron 45 who were promoted during the month of February 2011!

7 Feb. 2011:
2Lt James Harrison
2Lt Branden Harrison

21 Feb. 2011: C/Amn Dakota Ackerman

24 Feb. 2011: C/Amn Michelle Ulber

28 Feb. 2011:
C/TSgt Corwynn Casem
C/A1C Alisha K. Sako
C/A1C Charles Blythe
C/Amn William White

UNITS COMPETE FOR GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNITS COMPETE FOR GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP

Cadets from four units vie for title and opportunity to advance

By Cadet First Lt. Cody Premus

(Riverside, Calif.) – Four Color Guard teams competed at the Inland Empire Group 3 Color Guard Competition, which was held last Saturday, 26 February 2011, at the San Bernardino Senior Squadron 5 facilities at Riverside Airport in Riverside, Calif.

Competing teams were scored in five performance events including the In-Ranks Inspection where each team member was thoroughly inspected by judges and the Mile Run in which teams submitted cadets’ most recent cadet physical fitness test (CPFT) run times. In the Standard Drill event, each team is given a 50’ x 90’ drill pad to execute a 25-command drill sequence called in order and from memory. Points are deducted if commands are missed or called out of sequence.

The competition includes two real-world performances as well. During the Indoor Practical event teams’ are given a room that they must post the Colors in. The room is normally very disorganized and the team is given 5 minutes to develop a plan to march in and post the Colors and march out. Teams are charged with moving as little furniture are possible to execute their plan.

The second real-world performance event is the Outdoor Practical. Each team raises the American Colors up a flag pole, secures them, salutes the Colors, brings them down, folds them, and returns the flag to the competition’s head judge. The Outdoor Practical involves a complex series of events, which can be challenging.

“You have to unfold the flag and hook it to the flag poll and raise it to the top, without dropping the flag,” said Cadet Airman Samuel Bertic of Cable Composite Squadron 25. “…and you have to look good the whole time!”

The competition was proctored by three judges including Maj. John Lane, United States Air Force (Ret.), and California State Military Reservists Staff Sgt. Barry Queen and Specialist Thomas Unson.

“This was my first time judging a CAP color guard competition and I think all of the teams did very very well,” said Lane, who was the head judge.

Squadron 11’s Team won the competition, and will represent Inland Empire Group 3 at the California Wing Cadet Competition scheduled for March 11-13, 2011 at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, Calif.

“Today went better then I had expected,” Squadron 11 team commander Cadet Airman First Class Isaias Castro said after Saturday’s competition. His team won four of the competition’s five events.

Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11’s team is comprised of color guard commander Cadet Airman First Class Isaias Castro, 17, junior flag bearer Cadet Senior Airman Patrick Rovney, 16, lead rifle bearer Cadet Airman Jacob Smith, 13, junior rifle bearer Cadet Airman Danielle Peltier, 12, and alternate Cadet Airman Michael Mayo, 12. The team is coached by Cadet First Lts. Ashley Mayo and Cody Premus.

Hemet-Ryan Composite Squadron 59 placed second. The team is led by Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Elisabeth Loyd, 16, flag bearer Cadet Technical Sgt. Theodore Brumley, 14, and rifle bearers Cadet Airmen Cody Richardson, 14, and Alyssa Ayala, 12. Cadet Airman Darien Carlson, 15, served as the team’s alternate.

Representing Cable Composite Squadron 25 from Upland, Calif. in third place. The team is led by Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Jon Henderson, 17, and flag bearer Cadet Airman Samuel Bertic, 13. Cadet Senior Airman Dylan Keetle, 14, and Cadet Airman First Class Daniel Urban, 15, served as the team’s rifle bearers.

March Field Composite Squadron 45 headquartered at March Air Reserve Base near Moreno Valley, Calif. also competed. The competition team is led by Cadet Staff Sgt. Corwynn Casem, 13, and flag bearer Cadet Airman Jairo Rodriguez, 14. The team’s rifle bearers are Cadet Airman Michelle Ulber, 14, and Cadet Airman First Class James Curtis, 13. The team is coached by First Lieutenant Courtenay Franklin.

The competition was organized for Group 3 by project officer First Lt. Michael Gunter of Chino Cadet Squadron 20. Gunter and a crew of his unit’s cadets facilitated the competition in an effort, he said, to see the competition elements first hand and hopefully compete next year. Additional support for the competition was given by members of San Bernardino Squadron 5. Riverside Airport Manager Mark Ripley donated an aircraft hangar for competition space.

The competition, which was the group’s first in two years, gave cadets a new opportunity to get to know one another. “I think this competition bonded us as Group 3 and brought together all of the cadet squadrons,” said Group 3’s Cadet Programs Officer Major Vicki Woodford-Findley after the competition.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 59,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 24,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.

Inland Empire Group 3 consists of ten individual squadrons geographically dispersed throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Group 3’s membership is comprised of cadets ages 12-20 and adult members 18 and older. For more information about Civil Air Patrol in the Inland Empire are, phone (877) 504-1316 or visit us online at gp3.cawg.cap.gov or www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com.

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