FLY THE HORIZON! Nebraska Wing Newsletter Page David Plum, Colonel, Nebraska Wing Commander September 2012
Communication is the basis of our lives and we would in this day and age, be handicapped without it. Everyday we are communicating with each other in some way or another, be it by using words, actions or even expressions in conveying a message. We humans depend not only on face-to-face communication but the kind that brings technology to the fore to bridge that gap between people by mere seconds across vast distances. We take a look briefly into what are the major types of communication, along with their importance. Types of Communication and Their Importance Communication is the root of all events, daily interaction, social affairs and anything that requires the purpose of human dealings. We have technology to enhance the idea of communication by making it simpler, faster, effective and convenient no matter where you are on the globe. Its humble beginnings of written letters sent out by men on horseback has evolved greatly to building virtual bridges between nations.
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NEWG News News from Nat’l HQ Cadet Corner Aerospace Education Calendar Events Important Dates, Info, & Announcements Safety Awards & Recognition New Members PAO Corner –30-
Everyday we are constantly humming with communication, whether we realize it or not. All aspects of nature, be it humans, animals, plants and even the weather, are all communicating in a way that is understood and interpreted through observation. The importance of this vital means of being in touch, is crucial for us to survive the everyday. There are four kinds of communication which we will overview that make up the vital parts of this process. These are... Verbal We do it everyday; be it with our help at home, babysitters, neighbors, dog walkers, colleagues, children, friends, family, partners, and store owners - we are constantly in a state of communication. Whether to-the-point or elaborate, our messages are sent across to one another in a manner that is either understandable, vague or distorted. How we communicate what we try to convey, is critical in having the message understood by the receiving party. Verbal communication is also handwritten or emailed, and is streaming in and out of countries and within states every single day. Non Verbal Not everything we convey to another is done verbally, where our actions and expressions speak for us on several occasions. We use body language and our facial expressions to portray a feeling, be it a happy, sad or angry one. I'm sure you've observed how those who cannot speak, use sign language to their advantage. Using a series of gestures that translate into alphabets and words, the dumb / deaf are able to communicate with others who understand the language. Even the way you dress signals a kind of message to the one who sees you. Continued on next page...
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Formal In workplaces and other environment that are constantly communicating through email, reports and other sorts of messages, there is a formal flow to how it is written where that air of casualness is absent. There is a system that is followed be it while writing or typing out the message, or when conversing with superiors and others either in person or over the phone. There is a professional stiffness that is commanded and needed in order to maintain a level of respect, precision and clarity. The hierarchy in a company also follows a chain of command that is practiced when it comes to who communicates to whom, and how the message gets across using the right people intended to be in touch with first, before it is carried forward to the appropriate party. Informal This kind of communication loosens its grip on a formal setting, where group meetings, discussions, debates and the sort that encourage free speaking, is what qualifies as informal. There is no restriction on conveying what it is you feel. AA meetings, leaving messages through post-its, voice mail, a debate team, a creative brainstorming session and so on, are such informal scenarios. Even when conferences take place, the speaker doesn't have to be all formal about the affair, but can take on an informal edge to keep listeners interested, at ease and encouraged to ask questions if any.
Communication as you can see, is an important factor that governs our everyday lives. What is needed most is the effectiveness of how we communicate, which is often misinterpreted. In order to pass a message along in its entirety without jumbling up its core meaning, it is wise to always review what is being sent, and think beforehand about what is right to say when put into words. That is why, reviewing one's work diligently and repeatedly is always stressed upon.
Here is comes! Are you ready? You have until 5 September to get Sections 2 &3 to Lt. Col. Darrell McMillan as the CAP/ EXS and CAP-USAF/IG Office needs them by 7 September 2012. Might want to go over your checklist one more time. Are you sure your ready? Because the time is almost here…
Nebraska Compliance Inspection Mark your calendar, 12-14 October 2012
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Neb. cadet recognized with Spaatz award Cadet Col. Garrett Frazell holds his Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, flanked by U.S. Rep. Lee Terry and Col. David Plum, Nebraska Wing commander.
Lt. Col. Dave Halperin Public Affairs Officer Nebraska Wing NEBRASKA – Cadet Col. Garrett Frazell of the Omaha Composite Squadron has been recognized with CAP’s highest cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, achieved by less than one-half of 1 percent of all cadets. Frazell, who joined CAP when he turned 12 in September 2006, received his Spaatz award Friday from U.S. Rep. Lee Terry. He previously was selected to attend CAP’s U.S. Air Force-sponsored Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course and the prestigious National Powered Flight Academy. The cadet, who is beginning his senior year at Millard West High School, plans to attend Embry Riddle University to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career a career as an Air Force pilot. Also attending the award ceremony were Cols. Robert Todd, North Central Region commander, and David Plum, Nebraska Wing commander, along with Maj. Tom Pflug, commander of the Omaha Composite Squadron Frazell is the 22nd Nebraska Wing cadet and 1,846th cadet overall to receive the Spaatz award since its inception in late 1964. Cadets qualify for the award after devoting an average of five years to progress through 16 achievements in the cadet program. The final step a cadet must complete to earn the award is a rigorous four-part exam consisting of a challenging physical fitness test, an essay exam testing their moral reasoning, a comprehensive written exam on leadership and a comprehensive written exam on aerospace education.
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Omaha Approach Control Manager Flies with CAP (Omaha NE) Brian Fabry, a manager at Omaha's Approach Control Facility, took part in an orientation
flight on July 31st with the Omaha Composite Squadron. The purpose of the flight was to familiarize controllers with the local flying area, learn more about CAP's mission, and to gain perspective about pilot workload. After completing a normal preflight walk-a-round, Fabry and pilot, Major Dave Coover reviewed approach plates and briefed the flight. During the mission, Fabry set up and monitored RNAV (area navigation) approaches on the G1000 integrated flight instrument system. He also made the majority of the radio calls to ATC. Fabry commented that he "…was surprised at how busy the cockpit gets," especially near the larger airports. Approaches were flown at Omaha’s Eppley airfield as well as the Tekamah, Fremont, and Millard Nebraska airports. Major Dave Coover & FAA ATC Manager Brian Fabry before orientation flight
Fabry is one of the newest managers at the Omaha ATC facility and is always looking for ways to enhance job satisfaction and excitement among his controllers. He is currently investigating the feasibility of flying new controllers with CAP pilots as a part of a local area orientation. Fabry believes that "… CAP's aircraft provide the perfect training platform because their advanced avionics closely mimic systems found in larger aircraft." Other potential orientation topics include airmanship, emergency procedures, local geography, and instrument approaches. Controllers are trained extensively on instrument procedures during their time at the Oklahoma City training center, but Fabry noted there are no actual flights in an aircraft as a part of their syllabus. After the flight, he commented that he "…really gained a lot of perspective" about the pace of cockpit tasks. Finding a funding source for ATC orientation flights will be a challenge, but Fabry feels that it is definitely worth investigating. "Controllers that have actually flown the instrument procedures for which they direct aircraft dozens of times each day obviously have a fuller perspective than those who haven't had that opportunity, " Fabry said. He also is glad to know that the Omaha Composite CAP Squadron is willing and eager to work with Federal agencies like his. He plans to begin searching for ways to develop a working relationship right away.
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All Nebraska Wing Members: The North Central Region Conference is scheduled for 7-9 September 2012 at Des Moines, Iowa. This information is located within the North Central Region website: www.ncrcap.us and registration for the conference can be done at: https://events.capnhq.gov/OnlineStore/NCRConference2012.aspx. Be sure to pass the word to new members or those that don’t have email addresses within eServices. Thank you and hope to see everyone there!
2013 Applications now being accepted for The Spaatz Association’s Aerospace Leadership Flight Scholarships It’s time once again to announce that applications are being accepted for the Aerospace Leadership Flight Scholarship. We are looking at 2 and possibly 3 $2500 scholarships to award this year. All cadets who have earned their Billy Mitchell Award, have earned their solo wings in powered aircraft and have a GPA of 3.0 or better are encouraged to apply (please refer to the ALS flyer attached). Deadline for applications is 30 September 2012. New this year is the ability to apply online at www.spaatz.org. Here you will also find more information on the scholarship process and how you can best apply for consideration. Should you have any questions please contact Bob Mattes at
[email protected]. We wish the best to all applicants applying for this special opportunity to move beyond your solo and into your private license.
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Wis. Wing, Blue Beret participants wrap up successful EAA AirVenture mission Capt. Jeri Gonwa Public Affairs Officer Wisconsin Wing WISCONSIN – Members from the Wisconsin Wing and throughout Civil Air Patrol completed a successful 15-day recautionary search and rescue mission Wednesday in support of the EAA AirVenture Fly-in at Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport, conducting searches for 30 overdue aircraft, logging thousands of incoming and outgoing planes and carrying out other responsibilities. AirVenture, the world’s largest fly-in, draws some 10,000 aircraft into Oshkosh and its surrounding airports annually. Every summer, members from across the Wisconsin Wing provide assistance, along with other CAP members participating in Blue Beret, a National Cadet Special Activity. Four CAP aircraft flew 26 precautionary air patrols during the mission, totaling more than 50 hours in the hour as they monitored for electronic locator transmitter signals. Four such beacons were detected and silenced – considerably fewer than last year. Ground teams and supporting air crew were placed strategically around the 50-mile radius of Wittman Regional to facilitate a quick response should an emergency arise. This year’s mission was expanded by a 15-mile radius, covering four major airports in the Oshkosh area. An average of more than 100 CAP members were assigned daily during the mission, which began July 18. The Wisconsin Wing’s Mobile Command Center monitored all communications within the mission and also watched the weather for any approaching storms. The summer has been unusually hot and dry, but more than 3 ½ inches of rain fell during the AirVenture. Seaplane Base, on Lake Winnebago, was marred with mud holes in low spots, and choppy waters with whitecaps resulting from high winds forced the bay to be temporarily closed to seaplanes. The planes were diverted to an island two miles north where the waters were a little calmer, but even so one pilot landed his plane rather hard, setting off the ELT. After the signal was set off, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center contacted CAP to help locate the source. Sheboygan Composite Squadron members who were staffing the Seaplane Base immediately sprung into action when contacted by the Incident Command Post. Most ELTs that were heard this year simply disappeared when an air or ground crew searched for them. Since these were heard at airports, members believe that pilots, not knowing their beacon were triggered, simply flew on to another destination.
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Nev. cadets present honors for Colo. theater shooting victim's arrival
NEVADA – Civil Air Patrol provided a color guard Friday for the return of Jonathan Blunk, 26, a five-year U.S. Navy veteran killed when he shielded his girlfriend from harm during a July 20 shooting rampage at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. The four-cadet color guard – Cadet 2nd Lt. Mason Ross and Cadet Chief Master Sgts. Nicholas Harvey, Dustin Ross and William Schultz, all members of the Nevada Wing’s Reno Composite Squadron – will also participate in Blunk’s full military funeral Aug. 3. He served three tours in the Middle East between 2004 and 2009 and was planning to re-enlist. His body arrived Friday evening at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on a flight from Denver, followed by a Patriot Guard escort to Mountain View Mortuary. The Civil Air Patrol Color Guard will present honors at the funeral service, scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 3 at Mountain View Cemetery, where a flag folding, gun salute and a performance of taps will take place.
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Fremont Cadet Squadron News -Members of the Fremont Cadet Squadron developed a wide ranging realistic emergency scenario for a recent state wide Nebraska Wing search and rescue training mission headquartered in Fremont. The scenarios included plane crashes with injuries, lost teenage campers, land navigation when as simulated flooding covered major roadways and detours must be located, and working with Civil Air Patrol aircrew to assist in these scenarios. After a series of interviews among well qualified cadets, Fremont Cadet Squadron commander, Capt. Barb Kuddes, announced that Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (now Chief Master Sergeant) Dillon Maki was selected as cadet commander and Cadet Airman First Class Lizz Flittie was selected as deputy cadet commander. Cadet Dillon Maki was promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant and Kendrick Smith was promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant. -The Nebraska Wing of Civil Air Patrol recently completed a successful bi-annual Air Force evaluation that combined search and rescue and disaster response. Fremont Cadet squadron members participated in key command and control/communication positions as well as ground search teams. -Memorial Day was a hectic but satisfying day for the Fremont Cadet Squadron. A color guard continued its tradition of being present at Logan Cemetery. Members helped put up and remove flags along the Avenue of Flags. Senior members present that were honoring of the veterans at the Eternal Flame assisted with placement of the wreaths.
Cadets fly airborne refueling mission Six cadets from The Omaha Composite Squadron of the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol were treated to an up close and personal look at an integral part of America’s aerospace defense recently. On July 26ththe cadets were treated to an orientation flight aboard a KC 135 from the Nebraska Air National Guard. During the two hour refueling mission, the Stratotanker nicknamed “the husker” refueled six F-16s at twenty two thousand feet over Lake Andes South Dakota. Each Cadet had an opportunity to lay next to the boom operator as he passed three thousand pounds of fuel to a “Fighting Falcon”. Four of the six cadets also had the chance to ride in the cockpit jump seats during the aircraft’s take off and Cadets Nathan Pruitt, Daniel Mulder, Terrence Collins, Chris Pineda, Micah Holmes, and Nathan landing. Lui aboard a KC 135 "the Husker".
Each year, beginning 1 December, but not later than 15 January, CAP Squadron/Unit Commanders should request an award package directly from AFA’s National Awards Office, either by mail or by e-mail. This award package should not be requested by the AFA State or Chapter organizations; it is only requested by CAP Unit Commanders. (The letter on the following page could be used for this request, if desired.)
Air Force Association Awards Outstanding CAP Cadets with the “Civil Air Patrol Outstanding Squadron Cadet of the Year Award” Please go to http://afa.org/aef/award_package.asp for more information
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AE Corner Articles for September 2012 Celebrate Labor Day – 9-5-12 Labor Day Weekend. 2012 Tourism Event of the Year for the State of Nebraska! A great fun filled family event that draws approximately 2,500 people over 2 ½ days. Callaway is officially designated by the Nebraska Legislature as the "Kite Flight Capital of Nebraska". Flyers come from over 7 states. There is entertainment on Saturday and Sunday night. Something for everyone in the family! See world class kites, kite flyers, novice and beginners, too. Kite fly field is over 200 beautiful prairie acres. For more information go to www.callaway-ne.com and click on events!
Parent Teacher Conference Time….. 9-12-12 Please take the time at Parent Teacher Conference to share with your child’s teachers the news that Civil Air Patrol has a program geared for teachers called AEX (which stands for Aerospace Education Excellence). Teachers are always looking for more resources and Civil Air Patrol offers an 80 page, full-color book with over twenty national standards-based aerospace hands-on activities!!! You can learn more about the AEX program by talking to your unit Aerospace Education Officer or emailing the wing director of Aerospace Education.
AEX – 9-19-12 The Aerospace Education Excellence Award Program (AEX) is now online. You can go to http:// members.gocivilairpatrol.com/ and click on “e-services” and apply electronically, you can submit your completion report electronically, and you can fill out the electronic report at completion and receive your plaque and certificates in the mail.
Up-Coming Events August 25 & 26 is the Defenders of Freedom Airshow at Offutt AFB from 9-5 in Omaha. September 8 at the Grand Island Airport is their 75th Anniversary Celebration from 9-4.
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75th Anniversary Celebration Location: Grand Island Airport 9am-4pm Date: 8 Sept 2012 See pg. 11 (Under Announcements) for details
North Central Region Conference Location: Des Moines, IA Holiday Inn, Northwest Date: 7-9 Sept. 2012 Contact: www.ncrcap.us
FEMA Course All Hazards Operations Section Chief Position Specific Training Location: Des Moines, IA Date: 18-21 Sept 2012 Contact: Andrew James
[email protected] or 515-382-7229
CLC Location: Camp Ashland Date: 29-30 Sept. 2012 Contact: Lt. Col. Dennis Curtis
[email protected] Deadline: 4 Sept. 2012 CLC is rescheduled for March of 2013! Nebraska Compliance Inspection Location: Camp Ashland Date: 12-14 October 2012 Contact: Col. David Plum
[email protected]
ICS300 Location: La Vista Fire Dept. Station 2 108th St. between Giles & Harrison Date: 13-14 October 2012 Contact: Melanie Smith 402-593-3273
FEMA Course All Hazards Logistics Section Chief Position Specific Training Location: Des Moines, IA Date: 22-26 Oct 2012 Contact: Andrew James
[email protected] or 515-382-7229
ICS400 Location: La Vista Fire Dept. Station 2 108th St. between Giles & Harrison Date: 8-9 Dec 2012 Contact: Melanie Smith 402-593-3273
National Staff College Location: Montgomery Alabama Date: 12-19 May 2013 Contact: More info to come
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September: SEPT. BDAYS Maj. Jeff Michalski Lt Col. Madeline Kennedy Capt. Chip Spielhagen
3 - Labor Day 9 - Grandparents Day 11 - Patriot Day 15 - Natl Hispanic Heritage Month 16 - Stepfamily Day 17 - Constitution Day 19 - Talk like a Pirate Day 22 - Natl Fishing & Hunting Day 22 - Autumnal Equinox-1st day of Fall 26 - Yom Kippur 28 - Native American Day
Reminders: *Member email addresses on eServices; it is very important to keep your email address updated in eServices. To check or update your info, go to the “Review/Edit my Info” link at the top of the eServices homepage. Please keep physical address updated also.
Note from Editor: I announced last newsletter that I would publishing the newsletter every quarter. That has changed, it will be going back to monthly. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused. Deadline for submitting news for Fly the Horizon Newsletter is the last Monday of the month. Any questions contact
[email protected]. Cut off Date for articles to Red Cloud News is 20 October 2012 Red Ribbon Week is 23-31 October 2012 Regulation Changes CAPR 100-1, 3 Aug 12, Communications CAPR 39-2, 2 Aug 12, Civil Air Patrol Membership CAPR 174-1, 2 Aug 12, Property Management and Accountability CAPR 210-1, 2 Aug 12, Civil Air Patrol Historical Program CAPR 900-3, 15 Aug 12, Firearms & Assistance to Law Enforcement Officials The Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, Nebraska is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on September 8th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and is embarking a full day of FREE family entertainment featuring: A26-B Invader “Lady Liberty” tours and rides offered September 8th Static Aircraft Display (Military & Classic Aircraft Invited) Dedication of 6th Bomber Group Plaque – Arrasmith Park at 10 am Pancake Feed 7-9 am | GISH JR ROTC Food Stand 11am-2pm Commemorative T-Shirts Available for Purchase Kids Games | Fun for all Ages | Free Admission
CAP Policy of Non-Discrimination: It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any CAP program or activity on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly handicap). It is CAP policy that no applicant meeting the CAP’s minimum age requirements will be denied membership in CAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly handicap).
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Hurricane Hazards History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Hurricane hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and rip currents. The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings, but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches. Furthermore, mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane. Introduction Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past, large death tolls have resulted from the rise of the ocean associated with many of the major hurricanes that have made landfall. Hurricane Katrina (2005) is a prime example of the damage and devastation that can be caused by surge. At least 1500 persons lost their lives during Katrina and many of those deaths occurred directly, or indirectly, as a result of storm surge. Storm Surge vs. Storm Tide Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide, which is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularly when storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting in storm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases.
Factors Impacting Surge Storm surge is produced by water being pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds moving cyclonically around the storm. The impact on surge of the low pressure associated with intense storms is minimal in comparison to the water being forced toward the shore by the wind.
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The maximum potential storm surge for a particular location depends on a number of different factors. Storm surge is a very complex phenomenon because it is sensitive to the slightest changes in storm intensity, forward speed, size (radius of maximum winds-RMW), angle of approach to the coast, central pressure (minimal contribution in comparison to the wind), and the shape and characteristics of coastal features such as bays and estuaries. Other factors which can impact storm surge are the width and slope of the continental shelf. A shallow slope will potentially produce a greater storm surge than a steep shelf. For example, a Category 4 storm hitting the Louisiana coastline, which has a very wide and shallow continental shelf, may produce a 20foot storm surge, while the same hurricane in a place like Miami Beach, Florida, where the continental shelf drops off very quickly, might see an 8 or 9-foot surge. Adding to the destructive power of surge, battering waves may increase damage to buildings directly along the coast. Water weighs approximately 1,700 pounds per cubic yard; extended pounding by frequent waves can demolish any structure not specifically designed to withstand such forces. The two elements work together to increase the impact on land because the surge makes it possible for waves to extend inland. Additionally, currents created by tides combine with the waves to severely erode beaches and coastal highways. Buildings that survive hurricane winds can be damaged if their foundations are undermined and weakened by erosion. In confined harbors, the combination of storm tides, waves, and currents can also severely damage marinas and boats. In estuaries and bayous, salt water intrusion endangers the public health, kills vegetation, and can send animals, such as snakes and alligators, fleeing from flooded areas. Surge Vulnerability Facts • From 1990-2008, population density increased by 32% in Gulf coastal counties, 17% in Atlantic coastal counties, and 16% in Hawaii (U.S. Census Bureau 2010) • Much of the United States' densely populated Atlantic and Gulf Coast coastlines lie less than 10 feet above mean sea level • Over half of the Nation's economic productivity is located within coastal zones • 72% of ports, 27% of major roads, and 9% of rail lines within the Gulf Coast region are at or below 4 ft elevation (CCSP, SAP 4-7) A storm surge of 23 ft has the ability to inundate 67% of interstates, 57% of arterials, almost half of rail miles, 29 airports, and virtually all ports in the Gulf Coast area (CCSP SAP 4-7)
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Level Awards Level 1 2Lt Austin D Atwell SM Tyler M Fusselman SM William E Royer Level 2 Benjamin O’Davis Award 1Lt Erich Deitenbeck Capt Todd A Edgell Level 4 Paul E. Garber Award Maj Leonard D Cassell Yeager Capt Todd A Edgell
Cadet Orientation Flights August 2012 Wing HQ Clayton L Bogert Mahlan L Gingerich Sam Gingerich Jr Cameron S Lehr Anthony B Vahlbusch Columbus Comp. Odalys Aguilar Johnny R Babl Andrew M Buckmaster Alex J Kucera Elijah J Mackie Kyle A Royer Lynn E Slama Omaha Comp. Mark C Hoover Lee Bird Comp. Isaac J M Bokoskie Treyvon K Bokoskie Franklin C Dowhower Carson J Green Bryce J Niles Maximus T Wohler
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NE Wing HQ Cadet Clayton L Bogert Cadet Wesley A Clayton McKinley Cadet Sam Gingerich Jr. SM Erin E Heidemann Cadet Tristan m hinrichs Cadet Anthony B Vahlbusch Cadet Zacary L Gotfrey Cadet Dalton C Pruett Cadet Ryan J Rowley Cadet Allen M Weinbender
Siouxland Comp. Cadet Chrystain M Mollet Cadet Hanna L Nichols Lee Bird Comp. Cadet Parker S Rasmussen Gage County Comp. Cadet Faith L Novotny Cadet Camden M Bolden Cadet Hunter D Bolden Cadet Sunny D Nanthaveth
Offutt Comp. Cadet Joshua L Agner C/Amn Jacob A McKinney SM Woralak V Bryant Cadet Wiraporn Sanfong
Columbus Comp. Cadet Michael R Pond Cadet Lynn E Slama Cadet Wyatt J Slama Fremont Cadet Cadet Justin Hernandez SM Beverly J Rasmussen Cadet Caleb J Pawling Omaha Comp. SM Christopher J Romkema Cadet Jusin M Lui Cadet Manuel A Cantu 155th Comp. Cadet Katelyn C Beck Cadet Andrew C Delka Northeast Nebraska Comp. SM Grayson J Frohberg
WELCOME ABOARD!
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-30Welcome to the September edition of -30- The Public Affairs team’s part of “Fly the Horizon”. Since out last edition, the wing PA team went “live” with changes to our Organization’s external website. Among those changes is the addition of a “News” tab. We hope that people that visit our site will get a taste of the many opportunities and activities that are available to members of CAP. Many thanks to 1Lt Erich Deitenbeck of Omaha Composite Squadron for his efforts in making those changes. I ask that all my fellow members send the PA team stories and photos of squadron events. In order to keep the News Tab fresh we need information on new events every month. Please visit our revamped site at http://www.nebraskacivilairpatrol.org/. One of the goals of the PA team is to increase the number of Public Information Officers (PAO) that are available for emergency services missions. One of the requirements that must be accomplished to be a qualified PAO is the completion of FEMA’s ICS 300. This course must be taken in a classroom setting. The course is being offered in the metro Omaha area on the weekend of 13-14 October. Members interested should advise NE/PA. We will get your name added to the list and send you the location of the course. We hope that by the time you see this column, your unit has generated letters to your state Senator. Each unit should have received a letter explaining the method and the importance of this mailing. It should have also included a sample letter and copies of the Legislative summary for Nebraska. If your unit has not yet generated the requested letters, your hard-working PA team requests you do so soon. It was our goal to have the letters in the hands of all 49 Senators. Finally, we once again ask all members when participating in a Squadron CAP event to be mindful of “photo ops”. In this age of digital photography, please snap as many photos as you can. Send them to your unit PA or to me. We will likely find newsworthy photos of newsworthy events. Just be sure to send along the names and cities of people in the photos and what they are up to. -30-
