Alabama Wing

ALABAMA WING
CIVIL AIR PATROL
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2010
Col. Lisa Robinson Lt. Col. Brad Lynn

Commander Vice-Commander
Contents
Water Survival Course

PD Weekend 4 Alabama WG Flight Crews
Worth of Volunteers 7 Get Realistic Water Survival Training
CAC 8
Springville Cadets 9
Orientation Rides and FIND 9
Encampment 9 The usually tranquil waters of Lake Logan Martin
Memorial Day 13 in Pell City, Alabama are normally populated by
ROTC Scholarship Information 13 swimmers, fishermen, pontoon boats cruising
SUPTFC 2010 15 slowly along, and an occasional jet ski. It’s not
National Cadet Activities 15
too often that a State Trooper helicopter is seen
A Good Soaking 15
Model Rocketry 16
flying low over the water with two people
Brig. Gen. Cassady 17 hanging from a long line 100 feet below the belly
Bessemer Cadet Training 17 of the copter. But, recent events over two
Redstone O'Flights 18 hundred miles away in the Gulf of Mexico
National Flight Academy 18 changed that on a recent June day.
Cadets Visit Ft. Rucker 18
NESA 2010 19
Wing Emergence Services School 21
Iron Man 2010 21
Search at Birmingham Airport 21
The RF Factor 22
Paulsen Mitchell Award 24
AFSPCFC 2010 24
Safety 24
Redstone Cadet to Alaska 25
Folse Earns Earhart 26
Shake Rattle and Roll 26
Pierce Earns Mitchell 28
CISM 29
IG Contact Information 29
NESA Graduates 29
Public Affairs 30
Deep Water Horizon Volunteers 30
September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond
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Alabama WG pilots and crew members have
found themselves racking up considerable flight
time with the addition of Deep Water Horizon
missions to the usual busy summer missions
flown by the WG. And with this, the need for
Water Survival Accreditation has been
emphasized. While Alabama does have several
miles of coast line along the Gulf of Mexico, it is
small compared to other gulf coast states and
water survival courses and accreditation had not
been at the training forefront for those units in
the central and northern parts of the state – until
now.
It was quickly determined that the training, while

meeting the basic requirements, would not
prepare a crew member for the task if it should
really become necessary to implement the
training. And, since Todd subscribes to the age
old philosophy of fly like you train and train like
you fly, it was determined that with a little extra
effort, the training could be made more
realistic.
The demand for pilots and ADIS operators

stretched to all units in the state and organizers
began looking at the number of pilots and crew
members who had water survival training and
determined that the training had to be moved to
the forefront – and quickly.
The AL WG Stan Eval team took on the

responsibility of organizing the training. The WG
Stan Eval officer, Captain Donnie Todd,
The team discussed the possibility of a “dunk
determined that the required elements for
seat” that would force a pilot into the water while
accreditation were pretty basic. A crew member
in a simulated airplane seat. The seat would ride
is required to enter the water, inflate his
on rails that would flip the seat, and pilot, upside
personal flotation device, swim 200 yards to a
down about the time he entered the water –
raft, and climb into the raft. This is often
much like what would likely happen in a real
accomplished at the local YMCA or other
ditching. However, time did not allow for
swimming pool.
construction of the seat and rail apparatus. The
device is being constructed for future training
events however.
September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 2

pilot for a real extrication, it would complete the
training to have each crewmember removed
from the water via helicopter long line. This is
where the Alabama State Trooper Aviation Unit
saved – or made the day.
Once safely in the raft, an Alabama State

Trooper rescue swimmer joined the pilots. One
at a time, each pilot exited the raft and joined the
trooper rescue swimmer. Then, just like it would
happen in a real scenario, the Trooper helicopter
appeared overhead, dangling a 100’ long line to
the swimmer and pilot. With the trooper
swimmer’s help and direction, the pilot joined the
Todd first decided the event would be held in a
rescue swimmer on the line and was quickly,
local lake instead of a pool. Getting it outside
and smoothly, removed from the water and
and into darker water would offer a better
transported safely to shore a few hundred yards
scenario. Then, since the dunk seat would not
away. With the assistance of trooper ground
be available, a higher deck boat would be the
team members, the pilot was guided to the
platform for the pilot to enter the water from. The
landing site where he released his grip from the
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department had just
line and was “saved”.
the boat – a revamped steel hull boat from the
Army Corps of Engineers. It was large enough to
carry several people and tall enough to give the
crew member a little “jolt” as he entered the
water.
The pilot would then surface, manually inflate his

PFD and begin the swim to the inflated, although
upside down, and waiting raft. For safety, rescue
swimmers and dive team members from the
New London Fire Department / St Clair County
Sheriff’s dive team were in the water monitoring
the progress of the swimmers.
Each pilot then swam to the raft and entered it.

Both tasks proved to be more difficult than some The first challenge to the extrication was dealing
had anticipated. Swimming with an inflated PFD with the rotor wash from the helicopter. With the
was a lot of work and climbing into the raft was a helicopter being only 100 feet above, the
challenge but most soon got the concept down amount of water in the air around the pilot and
through teamwork. swimmer was much more than you would
expect.
Normally, once in the raft, the exercise is over.

But, Todd decided that to amply prepare the

Twenty-five CAP pilots and crew members
participated. And the best part is that the support
from the Pell City Police Department, Alabama
Marine Police, Calhoun County Sheriff’s
Department, Alabama State Troopers, and the
Pell City and New London Fire Departments did
not cost the CAP a dime. All of these agencies
were conducting training of their own so the
benefits realized by the CAP came at no real
cost. However, the CAP benefited the most in
the final measurement. “Where else can an
individual get this training and experience that
could be called on at some time in his CAP
future?” said Todd.
It also chopped the water up pretty good and

turned the smooth lake waters into a gulf like
wave fest. Hearing the instructions of the trooper
rescue swimmer over the helicopter engine and The AL WG CAP is grateful to all the agencies
rotor noise while having water thrown into your and personnel who made this training
face and eyes at considerable velocity offer a opportunity possible. Plans are currently
real case scenario like what a pilot would underway for the next class. Todd says he
experience if ever faced with this dilemma. And hopes to have the dunk seat available to
remember, each pilot was doing this fully clothed compliment the other activities. “It should prove
– including shoes. to be another great event.”
Maj. Donnie Todd

ALWG/Stan and Eval
Photos from the June 2010 Event

SM E Shurbutt AL 118
Professional Development Weekend
90+ members of the Civil Air Patrol participated

in a professional development weekend at the
117th Air National Guard base in Birmingham,
The challenge and adventure under the hot Alabama on August 24 and 25. Members from
summer sun resulted in hungry and tired pilots. Alabama, Tennessee and North Dakota were in
Lunch was catered by a local Bar B Que attendance at the SLS, CLC and UCC courses.
restaurant and enjoyed in a pavilion adjacent to Many of the instructors were members of the
the site in the Pell City Lakeside Park.

Alabama Wing staff and brought many years of Values, Teamwork, Planning and Resources in
experience to the event. CAP. Several of the topics were entertaining
and involved role-playing such as the Mentoring
Col. Lisa Robinson and Lt. Col. Brad Lynn, session of the course which pit the younger
Commander and Vice-Commander respectively generation against the older generation in a
of the Alabama Wing participated as instructors discussion about our methods of
in all three courses. Col. Robinson has set the communications.
standard high as the new Commander of the
Wing and is encouraging members to participate
in professional development. By their
participation in the weekend a clear message
was sent to all the members that this training is
important. It also gave the leadership the
opportunity to work one on one with many of the
members in attendance.
It was enlightening and connected the groups in

such a way participants left saying the session
should have lasted much longer because the
sharing of information was critical in their own
squadrons for developing effective mentoring
programs. That is what the professional
development weekend is all about.
Major Bill Compton led the Squadron Leadership Major Jay Jerman led the Unit Commanders
School and had 38 participants and 8 instructors Course and had 9 participants and 9 instructors
in the course. The back-to-back lectures involved in the course. The program covered
covered topics such as Introduction to such topics as Command Responsibility and
Professional Development, Officership and Accountability, Setting Goals and Objectives,
Public Trust and Creative Thinking and Problem Successful Units, Successful Leaders,
Solving amongst its topics. The courses allowed Motivation and Recruitment and Retention.
for interaction among the members and working
as teams on CAP related issues.
The sessions were interactive and focused on

solving real problems and challenges that units
Capt. Rick Kilgore led the Corporate Learning experience. The goal was to develop a cadre of
Course and had 25 participants and 9 instructors individuals who can function as effective unit
over the weekend. This course focuses on Core commanders and to strengthen the skills of

those currently in positions as commanders and Capt Brenda Iddins AL 118
vice-commanders. I think we can easily say,
“Mission Accomplished”. Capt Chris Iddins AL 118
Capt Donnie Todd AL 001
An additional highlight of the weekend was the 1st Lt Phillip Autry AL 132
awarding of the Billy Mitchell Award to
1st Lt Richard Burke AL 118
Cheyeanne E. Paulson at the reception that
occurred on Saturday evening for all those in 1st Lt Matthew Cohen AL 090
attendance at the PD weekend event. It was 1st Lt Philip Haberlen AL 119
perfect timing for Cheyeanne and gave all the 1st Lt James P Harris AL 132
senior members the opportunity to be a part of
this significant recognition event. 1st Lt Barry Shelton AL 090
1st Lt Eddie Shurbutt AL 118
1st Lt Rick Swatloski AL 024
2nd Lt Gaythan Belue AL 041
2nd Lt Michael Chaney AL 087
2nd Lt Russ Compton, Sr AL 087
2nd Lt Russ Ferrell AL 090
2nd Lt Ginger Franklin AL 087
2nd Lt Kirk Hamilton AL 055
2nd Lt Lynn McCallum AL 087
2nd Lt Vince Maddux AL 134
2nd Lt Billy Martin AL 132
It was a well-attended weekend for the Alabama 2nd Lt Charlie Murphy AL 090
Wing of the CAP. There were many 2nd Lt Robert Noone AL 075
suggestions made to make the next PD event 2nd Lt Tyrone Pegues AL 127
even better. The opportunity to interact one on
one with many of their CAP colleagues in this 2nd Lt June Quick AL 113
environment will lead to better communication 2nd Lt Ellen Randolph AL 118
between our leadership and membership. The 2nd Lt David Reza AL 113
training received was outstanding in all three
courses. There was a commitment from the 2nd Lt Shakti Robinson AL 090
Wing Staff Leadership to participate to work to 2nd Lt John Thompson AL 087
make the Wing even stronger. It was hard to SM Paul Bonnecarrere AL 132
walk away from the weekend and not be proud
of what the ALWG of the CAP had SM Cathy Davis AL 087
accomplished. SM Elizabeth Gilbert AL 087
SM Cecil Marty AL 087
Maj. Rick Kilgore
SM John Pittman AL 090
ALWG/PD
SM Rob Pittman AL 090
SM Mary A Shurbutt AL 113
Professional Development Graduates From South

Dakota
SLS 1st Lt David Small SD 063
CLC
From Alabama
Lt. Col John P Ward AL 127 From Alabama
Capt Cliff Chambliss AL 034

Lt. Col. Harold Coghlan AL 029 Civil Air Patrol’s Oil Spill
Lt. Col. Brett Lewis AL 029 Contributions Exceed $179,000
Maj Donal Jungell AL 029
ALABAMA – Civil Air Patrol volunteers from
Maj John M Randolph AL 118 across the Southeast Region have contributed
Capt Thomas Atwood AL 032 more than 10,000 man hours to the Gulf oil spill
Capt Patricia Coghlan AL 034 response, providing $179,000-worth of volunteer
labor to the effort.
Capt Kenneth Coupland AL 132
Capt Tony Diez AL 118 The calculation is based on the state of
Capt M. Ian Johnston AL 055 Alabama’s $17.34 hourly rate for determining
the value of volunteerism. At the national
Capt Brian Kervin AL 113 average of $20.85 an hour, the value exceeds
Capt Jonathan Lartigue AL 113 $216,000, as calculated by charts at
Capt Ryan McCord AL 113 www.independentsector.org.
Capt Charles Marshall AL 087 In all, 239 CAP volunteers have totaled more
Capt Kim Miller AL 119 than 10,360 hours in service to the Gulf States
Capt Gerardo Otero AL 032 community. Volunteers are using vacation time
and time off from their employment to go to the
Capt Christopher Tate AL 113
Gulf and work, giving true meaning to the CAP
1st Lt Jonn Gibson AL 113 motto, "Citizens Serving Communities: Above
1st Lt Lisa Johnston AL 055 and Beyond."
1st Lt Mark McCay AL 126
"Another group of unsung heroes that should be
1st Lt Jennie Scott AL 118 thanked in an operation like this is the
1st Lt Selene Vaught AL 087 employers who allow us to miss work at our
2nd Lt Lauren Chambers AL 087 'real' jobs to serve our community in this way,"
said Capt. Harvey Yarborough, a Hanceville
2nd Lt Melissa Lewis AL 029 resident and deputy commander of a CAP
SFO Morgan Bennett AL 113 squadron in Birmingham.
Beginning in May, Majs. John Neil and David

From Tennessee
Hester – director of operations and director of
Capt Robert Lawson TN 192 communications, respectively, for the Alabama
Wing -- assisted in opening a command center
UCC in Mobile to coordinate the Southeast Region
response. "Whether you want to call
it patriotism, civic duty, a volunteer spirit, a
Lt Col Austin Landry AL 132 desire to help others, or a sense of pride and
Maj John Neil AL 001 accomplishment that you can do a job
Capt Ernie Blair AL 055 professionally without the performance being
tied to compensation, working beside me were
Capt Talmadge Butler AL 075 some very dedicated volunteers," said Hester,
Capt Jon Garlick AL 118 an Ashland resident.
Capt James T Gosnell AL 118
The Alabama Wing’s volunteers have provided
Capt Williams Ott AL 075
pilots, observers and aerial photographers, as
Capt Donald Rohar AL 087 well as mission staff. Other wings involved in
1st Lt Ronald Allen AL 132 the response at Mobile are Tennessee, Florida
and Georgia. Individuals from states outside the
region have also arrived to assist.
Capt. Carl Hultin, a resident of Lillian and

assistant director of communications for the

wing, set up and has maintained radio representative to the wing-level CAC. These
communications for CAP’s air and ground representatives should hold a cadet officer
response. When an aircraft is in the air, Hultin is grade; however, if the squadron does not have
on the radio, providing a real-time audio link officers, a cadet NCO may serve as their CAC
between the command center and the CAP representative. CAC operations and
pilots flying reconnaissance missions, as well as organization are described in Chapter 3 (Cadet
monitoring the radio during no flying hours. His Advisory Councils) of CAP Regulation 52-16 and
constant attention to radio traffic provides a CAP Pamphlet 52-19 (Cadet Advisory Council
safety net for pilots in the congested skies above Guide).
the spill.
Ten squadrons sent representatives and they
CAP members will continue to volunteer for elected CAC officers to serve during the 2010-
assignments in the response as long as they are 2011 term. C/1st Lt Joseph Spitzer from the
needed. All 19 squadrons in Alabama, from Maxwell Composite Squadron was elected as
Muscle Shoals to Dothan are involved. Pilots the CAC Chair. He will also serve as the ALWG
and crew are allocated to the oil spill response, Representative to the Southeast Region CAC.
while others continue to handle the wing’s C/2nd Lt Michael Bentley from the Mobile
regular responsibilities, such as emergency Composite Squadron was elected as the Vice
locator transmitter signals, cadet orientation Chair and C/CMSgt Samuel Cockrell from the
flights and support for missions assigned by the South Baldwin County Cadet Squadron was
state Office of Homeland Security. elected as the Recorder. 2nd Lt Catherine
Stanlely, Gadsden Composite Squadron, will
In addition to all of this, CAP members serve as the Senior Member Advisor for the
continually train in an ongoing effort to improve CAC;
the quality of their response to any and all
missions assigned to the wing. Col Robinson addressed the members of the
new CAC term and gave them guidance on
(Note: This was released July 20, 2010, to areas that she wanted them to consider on how
Alabama Media and to 1st Air Force. Hours as to improve the Cadet Program in the wing.
reported on Volunteer Now are over 15,000. Based on her guidance, the major areas of
Therefore the worth is now over $260,000 in interest that the CAC will address this term are
Alabama and $312,000 with the national (1) recruitment and retention, (2) cadet
average.) orientation rides, and (3) professional
development.
Maj. Patricia Mitcham
ALWG/PAO Squadrons that did not send representatives to
this meeting are encouraged to participate in
future CAC meetings. Please send names and
contact information for your primary and
alternate representatives to C/1st Lt Sptizer and
Alabama Wing Cadet Advisory 2nd Lt Stanley. The CAC will have quarterly
Council meetings that will coincide with Squadron
Commanders Meetings at Maxwell AFB.
The Alabama Wing Cadet Advisory Council Squadron Commanders are asked to provide
(CAC) held a meeting on 21 August 2010 at transportation for their cadets to these meetings.
Maxwell AFB. This meeting served as the final The next CAC meeting will be announced at a
meeting of the 2009-2010 term and the first later date.
meeting of the new 2010-2011 term.
Lt. Col. John Hall
The purpose of the CAC is to provide cadets ALWG/DCP
with leadership experience at a higher
organization level than the squadron, to aid the
commander in monitoring and implementing the
Cadet Program, and to recommend
improvements to the Cadet Program. Each
squadron may appoint a primary and alternate

Springville Cadets Earn Promotions Airport. Members of Squadron 132 at Shelby
County were asked to see if they could hear it.
Civil Air Patrol promotions took place this It was located at a private airfield near Shelby
summer in Springville. Three cadets received county and the pilot was notified and arrived and
their new rank of Cadet Master Sergeant; they silenced the ELT. This proved to be a learning
are Cadet Bracker, Cadet Phillips, and Cadet A. lesson for the cadets.
Ray. Cadet James Ray received rank of Senior
Master Sergeant. “Each cadet has been diligent The Cadet O'Ride program's purpose is to
and faithful to their assigned duties, it is an increase young people's interest in aviation
honor to work with such outstanding youth” related fields. This was a successful day. We
stated Col. Frank Waid. may have three active ground team members
who may chose to cross train in the flying side of
Civil Air Patrol.
Capt Patricia Coghlan

Birmingham 034 PAO
2010 Alabama-Mississippi
Encampment
The Alabama-Mississippi Wing Encampment

was held at the Air National Guard Combat
Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Gulfport,
Mississippi, on 19-26 June 2010. This was the
largest and most successful joint encampment
Left to right: Cadet Phillips, Cadet A. Ray, Cadet conducted by the Alabama and Mississippi
Bracker, Cadet J. Ray, and Lt. Col. Frank Waid. Wings. A total of 109 cadets and 16 Senior
Members participated in this event.
As stated in CAP Regulation 52-16, the goals of

a cadet encampment are to provide CAP
Cadet O'Rides Yield a FIND members the opportunity to: (1) Apply
knowledge gained in the cadet and senior
On Sunday, August 22nd, Capt Harvey programs to practical situations; (2) Develop a
Yarborough from Birmingham Squadron 34 was greater understanding of CAP and Air Force
flying cadet orientation rides for Bessemer missions and capabilities; (3) Develop their
Squadron 87. CAP pilots continually monitor the leadership potential; (4) Enhance their
radio frequency for emergency locator interpersonal skills; (5) Develop time-
transmitters (ELT) on all flights. management skills; (6) Develop a spirit of
teamwork; (7) Inspire a sense of discipline; (8)
On the sixth and final ride for the day, C/2nd Lt Learn how to overcome challenges and
William Blake, C/SSG Sarah Mosley, and succeed; (9) Enhance their local unit’s Cadet
C/TSG Richard McCallum were aboard. Program; (10) Aid in retention and motivation;
Orientation pilots provide training during the and (11) Receive an introduction to the military.
flight. Turning the radio up after a discussion of
the flight actions, an active ELT sounded clearly Successful completion of an encampment is an
on the radio. Capt Yarborough demonstrated the important milestone for a cadet. An encampment
use of the direction finder (DF) so that they can be the most significant and worthwhile
could report a possible location for the ELT. training experience in a CAP cadet’s career.
Furthermore, encampment completion is
Major John Neil, Alabama Wing Director of required for a cadet to advance to the cadet
Operations, notified of the ELT signal directed officer grades and to attend many National
the Bessemer Cadets to check the Bessemer Cadet Special Activities. While encampment is

important for Basic Cadets attending for the first DAY 1: Sunday, 20 Jun 10
time, it also provides a very effective training Reveille was at 0500 hrs each day. Cadets had
experience for cadets that return following their Physical Training (PT) consisting of stretching,
Basic year to serve in leadership and support calisthenics, and a run.
staff positions. Senior Members attend
encampments to support the cadets. They
provide guidance to the cadet staff in the
planning and execution of training events and
coordinate for logistical and administrative
support as required.
For the 2010 Alabama-Mississippi Wing

Encampment, Senior Member leadership
included Maj Scott Howard (MS-102) as
Encampment Commander, Lt Col John Hall (AL-
001) as Deputy Commander, Maj Jason Diaz
(MS-048) as Chief of Staff, and Capt Colby
Hester (MS-050) as Commandant. Tactical
Officers from the Alabama Wing were Capt Sam
Ogilvie (AL-117) and 1st Lt Jonathan Allen (AL- Encampment Chaplain (Lt Col) Paul Allen (MS-
119). 102) conducted chapel services for Protestant
cadets while Catholic cadets were transported
Cadet leadership included C/Lt Col Sarah into Gulfport for Mass. The remainder of the day
Howard (MS-050) as Cadet Commander, C/Maj was devoted to classes in drill, map reading,
Andrew Howard (MS-102) as Cadet Deputy electronic direction finding, and Air Force career
Commander, and C/Capt Andrew Hall (AL-119) topics. After training each day, the flight staff
as Cadet Executive Officer. Other cadets from had time with their Basic Cadets to review cadet
the Alabama Wing in leadership positions were knowledge and prepare for the next training day.
C/Capt Ryan Erskine (AL-801) and C/1st Lt
Michael Guthrie (AL-119) as Flight
Commanders, C/1st Lt Travis Dykes (AL-090) as
Cadet OIC of Public Affairs, C/2nd Lt Holly
Guthrie (AL-119) as Cadet OIC of
Administration, C/2nd Lt Catherine Guthrie (AL-
119) as Cadet OIC of Logistics, C/CMSgt
Joseph Kimble (AL-090) as a Squadron First
Sergeant, and C/MSgt Justus Holland (AL-801)
and C/MSgt Jacob Williams (AL-113) as Flight
Sergeants.
Highlights of the encampment training include:

DAY 0: Saturday, 19 Jun 10
Basic cadets reported to encampment between Guidon Practice
1200-1500 hrs. After inprocessing, the cadets
received welcomes from senior encampment DAY 2: Monday, 21 Jun 10
leadership and a safety briefing. Flight Following morning PT, cadets participated in
commanders and sergeants used the remainder Project X, a series of leadership tasks that
of the day to teach their Basic Cadets the skills caused teams of Basic Cadets to develop and
needed for the encampment to include how to execute innovative solutions for different
properly make their bunks, store their clothing, problem scenarios. The remainder of the day
and wear their uniforms. Lights out for Basic included classes on Air Force topics and drill
Cadets was at 2200 hrs each day. practice.

Making flotation devices out of uniforms in
Project X
DAY 3: Tuesday, 22 Jun 10 Cadet Fay AL019 in A-4 Skyhawk cockpit
Following morning PT, all cadets toured a KC- simulator
135 refueling aircraft. Thirty-five Basic Cadets
got to participate in an aerial refueling mission The cadets also toured the base hospital, fire
and flew on the KC-135 in the skies over department, a C-130 airlift squadron, and the
Oklahoma where they refueled a B-52 bomber. famous Hurricane Hunters squadron that fly C-
130 aircraft into hurricanes to collect
meteorological data.
Cadets Christina Kure (MS-096) and

Alyssa Reed (FL-425)
Cadets not participating on the flight participated
in sports on the beach in Gulfport. The DAY 5: Thursday, 24 Jun 10
remainder of the day included lectures on CAP The cadets participated in a day-long trip to the
cadet topics and drill practice. National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola
DAY 4: Wednesday, 23 Jun 10 Naval Air Station, FL. Cadets saw actual aircraft
The cadets participated in a day-long trip to dating from the early days of naval aviation to
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. While at today’s modern jets. Cadets learned about the
Keesler, the cadets toured the air traffic control challenges of aircraft carrier operations at sea
school and saw simulators used to train the Air and became familiar with Navy customs as they
Force’s future air traffic controllers. witnessed the retirement ceremony of a Chief
Petty Officer that was conducted at the museum.
The cadets also saw the IMAX film “The Magic
of Flight.” Upon return to the CRTC, the cadets
had a demonstration from Air Force Security
Forces where they saw weapons, equipment,
and got to practice using a riot baton.

DAY 6: Friday, 25 Jun 10
Following morning PT, the cadets practiced for
the Graduation ceremony and Pass in Review Several special awards were presented to both
scheduled for Saturday. Basic Cadets took an Basic Cadets and staff members. The Basic
examination on CAP knowledge to assess their Cadet named as the Encampment Honor Cadet
progress during the encampment. At the end of was C/Amn Michaela McGinnes (MS-096).
the day, all cadets participated in the Combat Other Basic Cadet awards were the Rising Star
Dining Out that included volleyball games, a Award presented to C/Amn Delta Mathis (AL-
cookout, and the famous grog bowl. Cadets 029) and the Academic Scholar Award
packed and cleaned their rooms in preparation presented to C/SrA Lucas Beech (AL-029).
for dismissal on Saturday.
Staff members recognized at the encampment
were C/1st Lt Travis Dykes (AL-090) as the
Outstanding Cadet Officer, C/CMSgt Daniel
Fields (MS-102) as the Outstanding Cadet NCO,
and Maj Keith Riddle (MS-048) as the
Outstanding Senior Officer.
Additional photographs from the encampment

can be viewed at www.almsencampment.com.
The 2011 Alabama-Mississippi Wing
Encampment will be hosted by the Alabama
Wing. Planning has already started to ensure
this encampment will be exciting and provide
good training for our cadets.
DAY 7: Saturday, 26 Jun 10
Graduation consisted of a ceremony in the base Lt. Col. John Hall
theater and a Pass in Review on the flight line. ALWG/DCP
We were fortunate to have CAP Brigadier
General Reggie Chitwood, the National Vice Photos: CAP Encampment Staff
Commander, attend the graduation ceremony
and address the cadets. After graduation
activities, the cadets signed out of the
encampment and returned home.

Bessemer Cadet Participate in abilities in ceremonies such as this Memorial
Memorial Day Ceremonies in Day Ceremony set the standards that make
CAP one of the nation's outstanding and
Montevallo respected civilian organizations.
The cadets of Bessemer, Alabama's Composite SM Don Rohar
Squadron 087 served as escorts for the AL 087/ PAO
dignitaries in attendance at the Alabama
National Cemetery's 2010 Memorial Day
Ceremony located in Montevallo. Military
officers and two of Alabama's Congressmen,
Hank Erwin, and Spencer Bachus were present.
ROTC Scholarship Information
Many cadets in the Alabama Wing want to win a

ROTC scholarship to fund their college
educations and to become a military officer.
If you will be entering your senior year of high

school this fall and you desire to win a ROTC
scholarship, my advice is to start the application
process now.
The application process is long and has many

requirements to include submission of an
application, submission of ACT or SAT scores, a
physical fitness test, interview with a military
officer, etc.
The cadets' crisp, measured steps in escorting
the representatives from each branch of the These events must be completed prior to firm
armed forces to their respective wreaths behind deadlines. The successful applicant will treat the
the podium caused each person in the audience application process as a job and ensure that
to stand a little taller, a little more erect, and high quality products are submitted well prior to
garnered many accolades and proud smiles deadline.
from veterans and civilians alike. The Civil Air
Patrol's Bessemer cadets, under the leadership
of 1st Lt. Selene Vaught, displayed honor, I recommend that you get someone to proofread
dignity, and instilled a sense of national pride in any written product before you submit it. A
all who were present. Senior Member in your squadron such as your
Deputy Commander for Cadets can help with
this.
Finally, I recommend that anyone interested in a

ROTC scholarship apply to each service: Air
Force, Army, and Navy/Marines. This will
improve your chances of winning a scholarship
for your college education and attaining a
commission as a military officer.
Information on ROTC scholarships can be found

at:
The Bessemer Cadets demonstrate the best of

military precision and conciseness- the heart
and soul of America's future generation. Their

2. To be eligible for scholarship
consideration, you must have a high
school GPA of at least 2.50, have a
high school diploma or equivalent,
score a minimum of 920 on the SAT
(math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT
(excluding the required writing test
scores). These are the minimum
academic requirements; most
scholarship winners rank well above
these requirements.
3. The Army ROTC webpage presents
Information at http://www.afrotc.com.
other requirements for scholarship
1. To apply for an Air Force ROTC awards.
scholarship, you must have your
application submitted online by
midnight December 1, 2010.
2. To be eligible for scholarship
consideration, you must achieve an
SAT composite of 1100 (Math and
Verbal portion only) or ACT
composite of 24, attain a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a 1. Information at
class ranking in the top 40%. These http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/ed
are the minimum academic ucation-opportunities/nrotc/
requirements; most scholarship 2. The minimum SAT scores are 530
winners rank well above these Critical Reading, 520 Math; the
requirements. minimum ACT scores are 21 Math,
3. The Air Force ROTC webpage 22 English. These are the minimum
presents other requirements to academic requirements; most
include physical fitness, medical, scholarship winners rank well above
and college major requirements. these requirements.
3. The Navy ROTC webpage presents
other requirements for scholarship
awards.
US Army ROTC
Planning for education and a career after high
school is an important step in your life. If a
ROTC scholarship is part of this planning, I
recommend that you seriously commit yourself
to the application process. Use resources at
your squadron and school to help you when you
have questions. We have CAP members
enrolled in ROTC at Auburn University that can
also help get information from the Air Force,
Army, or Navy/Marines ROTC Departments.
Many Alabama CAP cadets have been
: successful in winning ROTC scholarships and
you can continue this tradition. Good luck.
1. Information at
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholar Lt. Col. John Hall
ships.jsp ALWG/DCP

Joseph R Spitzer (AL-032)
Ryan D Erskine (AL-801)
Specialized Undergraduate Pilots Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training
Training Familiarization Course 2010 Course 1 - Columbus MS
Austin W Holliman (AL-024)
C/2nd Lt. Austin Holliman from the Tuscaloosa
Composite Squadron attended Specialized Air Force Civil Engineering Academy
Undergraduate Pilots Training Familiarization Familiarization - Tyndall AFB FL
Course 2010 (SUBTFC) at Columbus AFB, Hayden J Djuric (AL-032)
Mississippi, from Joy 10 -17, 2010.
National Blue Beret Basic - Oshkosh WI
SUPTFC provides CAP cadets with one week of David A Carriker (AL-032)
intense simulated pilot training. During this Travis E Dykes (AL-090)
week, cadets participate in many of the training
events conducted for actual USAF student pilots Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Basic -
to include aerospace physiology, aircraft system Independence KS
classes, memorization of emergency Austin T Vaught (AL-087)
procedures, and simulators. One day is devoted
to reporting with a USAF pilot training flight National Flight Academy - Southeast Glider -
where the cadets are quizzed on emergency Rome GA
procedure memory items and then shadow a Forrest J Schaffer (AL-087)
student pilot for part of a day. John-Anthony Jimenez (AL-119)
Michael S Guthrie (AL-119)
For cadets who want to be a USAF pilot this is
the program for them They will experience what National Flight Academy - Middle East Powered
it takes to get accepted to and graduate from - Ft Pickett VA
USAF pilot training. There will be opportunities Joshua Pearson (AL-117)
for each cadet to meet and hear from ROTC and
USAFA cadets who are also on their way to Air Force Pararescue Orientation - Kirtland AFB
becoming USAF pilots. Each CAP cadet that NM
graduates from training will receive a graduation Taylor Powell Buffington (AL-090)
certificate and a pair of real Air Force Pilot
Wings which can't be worn now, but will serve to Advanced Air Force Pararescue Orientation -
motivate them to achieve their goals of Davis Monthan AFB AZ
becoming USAF pilots. Jonathan R Ernest (AL-117)
Cadet Holliman stated that SUIPTFC allowed Honor Guard Academy Year 2 Course 2 -
him to experience things most people never get Westminster MD
to such as flying in a T-6 simulator and touring a Joseph J Kimble (AL-090)
jet aircraft maintenance facility. He
commented," SUPTFC was the best Civil Air Engineering Technologies Academy Basic -
Patrol even I have been to. Visit Auburn University, Auburn AL
www.suptfc.com for more details on this Hannah Pearson (AL-117)
National Cadet Special Activity.
Air Force Space Command Familiarization -
Patrick AFB FL
Sarah A Folse (AL-119)
Alabama Wing Cadets Slotted for

2010 National Cadet Special
Activities A Good Soaking
Cadet Officer School Basic - Maxwell AFB AL "The difference between a pilot and an aviator,"
Michael J Bentley (AL-005) according to Cadet Forrest Shaffer, "is that a

pilot flies one type of aircraft, and an aviator just
loves to fly --anything. I'm an aviator." Cadet Stage I was conducted by the Pell City
Shaffer, a member of Composite Squadron 087, Squadron. They gave a brief history of rockets,
Bessemer, AL, recently earned his pre-solo followed by fizzy flyers and soda bottle
wings from CAP's National Glider Academy. rockets.
At a weekly meeting with thirty-four Cadets and Stage II was conducted by the Boaz squadron.
several Senior Members in attendance, Shaffer They covered Newton’s Laws, and launched air
presented a slide show and video recording rockets.
made during one of his thirty-one instructional
flights of the week-long course held in Rome. Stage III was conducted by the Tuscaloosa
Georgia. Shaffer pointed to a slide of four of the squadron. They did not get to launch any two
gliders, the one that he piloted, and explained stage rockets because Pell City Park is in the
that CAP operates five Czechoslovakian built L- flight path of the St Clair County Airport.
23 gliders. "Each course is one week in duration However simple, snap together Estes Firestreak
and costs $750.00, quite a bargain for a week's SST rockets allowed every cadet launched their
flying, instruction," and that price includes fuel,"' own rocket to launch
said Shaffer, joking since these are non-
powered aircraft. When he returns for his The temperatures were high so all cadets
second week of training, Cadet Shaffer is brought water, either bottled, canteen, or
confident that he will solo and earn his Glider camelbacks. Facilities were close by and refilling
Pilot's Wings. was no problem. We wanted everyone to stay
hydrated. HYDRATE was the word of the day.
After a student pilot of an engine-driven aircraft
solos, it is a tradition that the instructor cuts off
the student's shirt tail. In the realm of glider
pilots, as Shaffer had videoed, the fledgling
aviator is doused with water to celebrate the
occasion. This young aviator looks forward to
his watery initiation into the world of updrafts
and thermals as well as the dousing.
Shaffer plans on earning further ratings in

engine-powered aircraft as he follows his love of
flying.
SM Don Rohar
AL087 PAO
Introduction to Model Rocketry
Pell City Squadron AEO, Capt. Cindy Bennett;

Tuscaloosa Squadron AEO, 2Lt. Rodney Safety Officer for Pell City Squadron Eddie
Stephens, and Boaz City School Squadron Shurbutt, 1Lt had this to say about the day’s
AEO, Major Lynn Toney held an Aerospace event: “I call a spade a spade. So here it
Event at the Lakeside Park Sports Complex in comes. I think everything went great. If any part
Pell City, Alabama. of it didn’t go well, I don’t know about it. Having
each squadron teach a segment was great. As
Capt. Cindy Bennett received an AFA AEO far as Safety goes, I had good help and
Grant to help purchase supplies and coordinate everyone cooperated well. Using trained
the day’s events. The three squadrons along operators on the rocket launchers greatly
with the public of Pell City enjoyed a very sunny reduced the risk involved. Having “Safe
day of hands on experiences with model Zones” was on the mark.
rocketry.

I commend Maj. Toney, Lt. Stephens, Lt White,
and Capt. Erskine for providing support to their
cadets and enjoyed meeting or seeing you
again. To the officers of AL 118, I salute you.
Bessemer Holds Cadet Staff Training
To the parents who came and helped, bravo. To
the cadet staff, well done. The Bessemer Composite Squadron 087 cadets
under the leadership of Deputy Commander for
Cadets, 1st Lt. Selene Vaught, held a Project
2Lt. Rodney Stephens said, “Many thanks to
Cadet Staff Training on July 30 and 31, 2010.
Capt. Bennett for putting together such a worthy
The training session was held in their meeting
project. I think everyone had a great time. The
facility located at the Bessemer Airport. In
hands on activities were inspiring, and kept our
addition to bringing sleeping bags, boots, BDU's,
cadets engaged and motivated. I especially like
and their Leadership binders for Leadership 21st
the way everyone worked together to build and
Century Guide, each cadet brought a good
launch the small rockets.
attitude and most of all ambition. Vaught told the
cadets "The success of this training weekend
Maj. Lynn Toney
rests in YOUR hands."
AL 801 AEO
Flight Sergeants and Flight Commanders
completed and presented PowerPoints on six
chapters of the Leadership Guide: Air Force
Former Civil Air Patrol national Traditions, the Cadet and the Team, The Art and
commander dies the Science, The NCO and the Team,
Brainpower for Leadership, and the Human
Brig. Gen. Thomas C. Casaday of the Element. The 1st Sgt. And the Command Staff
taught Safeguarding CAP Facilities and
Alabama Wing led CAP from 1976 to
Property, Counseling Cadets, Training in Basic
1979 Cadet Life, Discipline and PT. Other subjects
addressed were Schools of Thought, Effective
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Brig. Communication and Duties of the Cadet Staff.
Gen. Thomas C. Casaday of Birmingham, Civil
Air Patrol’s national commander in the late As a conclusion to the training session, Vaught
1970s and a 1980 inductee into the CAP Hall of challenged the cadets to develop a program of
Honor, died Aug. 16 at the age of 92. events and training lessons for the next twelve
months.
“He was one fine man,” said Brig. Gen. Johnnie
Boyd, CAP’s national vice commander in 1978 SM Don Rohar
during Casaday’s tenure as national AL 087 PAO
commander. “I am saddened to hear of his
passing.”
At the time of his death, Casaday was a Lifetime

Member of CAP. Medically discharged from the Redstone Cadets
U.S. Army in 1946, he joined the organization in Introduction to Flight
1948 and began a distinguished career with the
U.S. Air Force auxiliary, serving in various On Saturday, 14 August 2010, Captain Peter
leadership positions within CAP’s Alabama Levy had the pleasure of introducing three Civil
Wing, including wing commander. Air Patrol Cadets to the thrills of powered flight.
Capt. Levy stated that he ‘considered it a
In 1971, he was appointed Southeast Region privilege to introduce the Cadets to flight and
commander and served in that position until had a great time sharing one of his dreams.
1973, when he was elected vice chairman of the
National Board. He was elected national Levy went on to encourage the Cadets to take
commander in September 1976 during CAP’s advantage of all opportunities CAP has to offer.
annual conference in Philadelphia

The activity began with check-in and glider
assembly. During the course of the week cadets
were introduced to ground handling, safety and
classroom studies which were geared toward
piloting a glider during the aerotow launch, flight
maneuvers, and landings. All “first-year” cadets
graduated with Pre-Solo Wings and cadets who
returned for a second year were able to perform
a solo flight. The instructors kept everyone busy
and safe during the week as temperatures
soared into the upper 90s.
National Commander, Maj Gen Amy S. Courter,

attended the activity for the later part of the
Pictured from Left to Right Are: C/TSgt Lauren week and presented awards at the graduation
Jarreau, Capt. Peter Levy, Cadet Andrew dinner which was also attended by families of
Robinson and Cadet Joshua Powell. the cadets. Cadets Guthrie and Jimenez earned
their Pre-Solo Wings and after graduation
Guthrie stated, “I enjoyed flying the gliders,
meeting cadets from all over the country, and
earning my Pre-Solo Wings in the Civil Air
Redstone Cadets Attend Patrol!”
National Flight Academy C/1st Lt Michael Guthrie with
Capt Kim Miller
C/2nd Lt John-Anthony Jimenez and C/1st Lt AL 119
Michael Guthrie, of the Redstone Composite
Squadron (AL-119), recently returned home
from the National Flight Academy – Glider in
Rome, GA. They were two of twenty two cadets
selected to attend the Academy where they CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS VISIT
would get a chance to pilot the L-23 Super AIR FORCE FLIGHT TRAINING
Blanik glider. SQUADRON AT FT. RUCKER, ALA.
Under the rumble of rotor blades in

the distance, cadets learn about flying
helicopters in the US Air Force
Cadets from Auburn and Chilton County
Composite Squadrons spent Friday, August 6th,
with the Air Force’s 23d Flight Training
Squadron. The 23d FTS conducts basic
helicopter pilot training for all helicopter pilots in
the U.S. Air Force, and flies alongside the U.S.
Army’s aviation program at Cairns Army Airfield
at Ft. Rucker, Ala.
L-23 Super Blanik Gliders Lined Up On the The cadets learned about the use of helicopters
NCSA's Runway 7 Preparing For Their Daily by the USAF and were given opportunities to
Flight Operation. Cadets Wing-Runners and experience some of the training undergone by
Student Pilots Are Completing the Last of Their helicopter pilots.
Pre-Flight Checklists before Departure
For Cadet Guthrie, this was a way to begin his

journey toward earning his private pilot’s license.

Alabama Seniors and Cadets
Participate in NESA 2010
The Civil Air Patrol conducted its National

Emergency Services Academy (NESA) at the
Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center,
a 35,000-acre Indiana National Guard facility in
Edinburgh, Indiana. NESA consisted of two one-
week sessions that ran from 12-26 June and
included participants from every state in the
nation. NESA offers training in all of the
emergency services mission areas that CAP
supports, including ground teams, mission
They operated and learned about the limitations aircrews, and incident command staff.
of night vision goggles, spent time in the cockpit
learning about the control systems of the TH-1H Lt. Col. John Desmarias, NESA Provost and
Huey helicopter, and took a tour of the United Interim Director of Missions at CAP National
States Army Aviation Museum. Each cadet on Headquarters, reported 617 CAP volunteers
the trip also spent time in TH-1H flight training participated in NESA’s two sessions – 299 the
simulators, where Air Force flight instructors first week and 318 the second. This is the first
taught them the basics of controlling a helicopter time in its 15-year existence that NESA topped
in flight. the 600-student mark for its two-week summer
sessions of premier multidisciplinary training.
A total of 44 members of the Alabama Wing (10

Senior Members and 34 Cadets) attended the
National Emergency Services Academy (NESA)
this summer. Cadets participated as both
students and NESA staff members. All of the
cadets that attended as students attended
courses offered by the National Ground Search
and Rescue School. This school offered four
courses:
GSAR Basic Course. The GSAR Basic Course

is a combination of classroom and field training
that provides students with the opportunity to
complete all requirements for a Basic Ground
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program uses a Team Member (GTM-3) rating. Students spent
curriculum of aerospace education and career several hours each day in class and in the
exploration to instill in its cadet members cantonment area learning and practicing
knowledge of aerospace concepts and history, fundamental skill sets such as land navigation,
an understanding of how advances in aerospace electronic direction finding, basic first aid, and
have impacted society, and the inspiration to communications procedures. The practice and
pursue careers in aviation. The leadership guidance they receive in cantonment provides
training, scholarships, and career education them with the basic knowledge and
found in the CAP Cadet Program provide young understanding that they need later each
men and women ages 12 to 20 with the skills afternoon to complete each skill’s practical
and experience to develop into dynamic citizens course in the field training area known as 2-
and leaders within their communities. Bravo. This year marks the first year that
students have been trained on both the “old-
SFO Morgan Bennett style” LH Series L-Per® and the new L-Tronics
AL 118 LL-16 Little L-Per® DF Receivers.

Prerequisites for cadets to attend the ground teams, the purpose of the advanced
Basic Course is to be at least 13 years old prior course is to further develop its students’ skill
to the start of the course, complete General sets with the expectation that those who
Emergency Services, OPSEC, IS-100 and IS- complete the course will be competent to serve
700 courses (on line) and get wing approval to as an assistant ground team leader on an actual
attend. NESA recommends that cadets mission. Students take turns leading their teams
complete an encampment prior to attending this and making decisions in exercises under the
course. supervision of course staff members.
This year, seven cadets from the
Alabama Wing attended the Basic Course. GSAR Team Leader Course. The GSAR Team
Alabama cadets also filled seven billets as staff Leader Course is a combination of classroom
members supporting this school either during and field training that provides students with the
the first or second NESA session. The Basic opportunity to complete all requirements for a
GSAR Course serves as the source for Ground Team Leader (GTL) rating. Students
fundamental ground team training for spend time learning to navigate with maps and
emergency services operators across the through paperwork, while ensuring that their
country. As such, the BGSAR leadership is teams are properly equipped and competent to
dedicated to ensuring that the training received pursue the mission. Students are challenged
by students is of the highest quality. throughout the week as they take turns leading
“The instructors and staff of the Basic their team of fellow students in navigation,
GSAR Course for NESA gave students a great triangulation and crash sight management. On
foundation of skills and knowledge to become Thursday and Friday, Team Leader students are
excellent ground team members. But the key to paired with Basic GSAR Course teams that they
excellence lies in continuous training and lead through Ground Search Techniques
proficiency, and we encourage all students and exercises, a night missing person scenario, and
staff members alike to continue to pursue the final graduation mission.
additional qualifications and training when they Team Leader Course Prerequisites for
leave us.” –Major Elise Peterson (AL-024), cadets to attend the Team Leader Corse include
BGSAR Field Training Advisor. being at least 18 years old prior to the start of
the course, completing General Emergency
GSAR Advanced Course. The GSAR Advanced Services, OPSEC, IS-100, IS-200 and IS-700
Course is a combination of classroom and field courses (on line), complete the GSAR Basic
training that provides students with the Course or equivalent (WESS Basic Course), be
opportunity to complete all requirements for an Ground Team Member-3 or higher rated, and
Advanced Ground Team Member (GTM-1, get wing approval to attend. NESA recommends
GTM-2 & UDF) rating. Advanced students that cadets complete an encampment prior to
practiced advanced navigation, triangulation and attending this course.
map skills, ground to air coordination, and This year, two cadets from the Alabama
learned techniques to organize and control Wing attended the Team Leader Course. The
search lines. Prerequisites for cadets to attend GSAR Team Leader Course is the most
the Advanced Corse is to be at least 13 years demanding GSAR course at NESA, requiring of
old prior to the start of the course, complete its students not only excellent skills in basic field
General Emergency Services, Operational operations, but also the ability to lead and direct
Security, IS-100 and IS-700 online courses, a team on a mission.
complete the GSAR Basic Course or equivalent
(WESS Basic Course), be Ground Team GSAR Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course.
Member-3 or higher rated, and get wing The GSAR Wilderness Advanced First Aid
approval to attend. NESA recommends that Course provides advanced first aid training that
cadets complete an encampment prior to is beyond the scope of most basic first aid
attending this course. training. Prerequisites for cadets to attend the
This year, 19 cadets from the Alabama Wilderness Advanced First Aid Corse is to be at
Wing attended the Advanced Course. Alabama least 15 years old prior to the start of the course,
cadets also filled three billets as staff members complete General Emergency Services,
supporting this school either during the first or OPSEC, IS-100, and IS-700 courses (on line),
second NESA session. While the Basic course complete the GSAR Basic Course or equivalent
consists of foundation training for those new to (WESS Basic Course), be Ground Team

Member-3 or higher rated, have current CPR Warrior Deployed Training Facility. The dates
and AED certification, and get wing approval to will be:
attend. NESA recommends that cadets
complete an encampment and have earned the 1-3 Oct 2010
Mitchell Award prior to attending this course.
This year, five cadets from the Alabama
5-7 Nov 2010
Wing attended the Wilderness Advanced First
Aid Course. It proved to be valuable training for
extraction and care of patients, with or without 14-16 Jan 2011
emergency care available. Among the many
topics covered include: bites, burns, cuts, 18-20 Feb 2011
broken limbs, dislocated joints, and illness. Each
topic included a practical lesson, giving these 25-27 Mar 2011
cadets hands-on experience. The lessons
learned will make them capable of functioning as 29 Apr - 1 May 2011
a medic or assistant medic on a ground team.
The full activity announcement can be found in
the documents section of the activity website
Staff Support. In addition to attending NESA as wess.alwg.us. Course descriptions, instructions
a student, many Alabama cadets support NESA for attending, and directions for staff applications
by serving in staff positions. Cadets may attend are included. Please direct questions to either
one NESA session as a student and then serve the Activity Director, Lt Col Michael Long at
in a staff billet during the other session. Other mlong@nesa.cap.gov or the Operations Officer,
cadets elect to serve in staff billets during both Lt Col Joe Curry at jcurry@capnhq.gov.
NESA sessions. In addition to providing direct
support to the GSAR courses as noted above,
two cadets also supported the Mission Aircrew
School as staff. Alabama cadets also served in
staff billets to support the Kitchen, Medical, and 4th Annual Iron Man Competition
Administrative sections at NESA. Open for Registration
Over the years, Alabama Wing has
provided NESA with dozens of personnel to fill The 2010 CAP Iron Man Competition will be
both operational and supporting staff billets, and Friday night, November 19th, and Saturday,
this year was no exception—26 cadets and November 20th. This is the same times as we
senior members were selected to staff the have done in the past...the weekend before
Academy. Two of those were honored as the Thanksgiving.
Distinguished Staff Member of their respective
schools: Captain Keith Conway served as the Please mark these dates on your calendars.
Lead Training Advisor for the GSAR Basic Visit www.areyouanironman.com for information
Course, and First Lieutenant Brian Meier served and registration packets. Registration is due 31
as a Field Training Advisor for the GSAR Team October 2010.
Leader Course. Both are from Auburn
Composite Squadron. Teams are comprised of 6 members, male and
female, and can have up to one senior member.
Additional information on NESA can be found at Teams from outside Alabama are welcome to
http://www.nesa.cap.gov/index.htm. participate.
Alabama Wing Assists Birmingham

Wing Emergency Services School
Regional Airport
We are pleased to announce the 2010-2011
On August 25, 2010, the AFRCC contacted the
cycle of the Wing Emergency Services School.
Alabama Wing to locate and silence a 243 Mhz
This is our 13th cycle of emergency services
ELT at or near the Birmingham Regional Airport
training, and the first to be held at the Vigilant
that had been going off for three days. The

airport Fire Department searched the entire thank Lt. Carl Hultin for his dedication and
airport, but could not find the source of the devotion to the mission. Lt. Hultin has logged
signal. more man hours for the mission than any other
person. He has been involved in the mission
Major John Neil and cadets from the 117th ANG since day 1, and will most likely be there when
Squadron (SER-AL-090) tracked the signal to a the last radio call for the mission is made. Lt.
hanger on the east side of the airport. After a Hultin has been described as “The Voice of
brief search, the wayward ELT was located in a Deep Water Horizon” and rightly so. His
life raft in one of the hangers. The life raft had constant vigilance to the mission has greatly
been sent to the manufacture for certification contributed to the high regards Civil Air Patrol
and re-packing and returned to the owner earlier has received from many agencies. Thanks
in the week. again Carl, you have represented CAP
communicators well!
Once the source was located, the life raft had to
be deployed to access the ELT, located deep I also want to mention the good job that the
inside the survival equipment for the life raft. It pilots are doing in Alabama regarding the use of
was discovered that when the ELT was the radios while flying, whether on a mission or
packaged in the survival gear, that the switch proficiency flight. Keep up the good work, and
had been placed in the ON position. use them more. There may not always be
someone able to answer you at the time you call
From the time the UDF team arrived at the for “Alabama Net”, but someone probably hears
Birmingham Airport, until the signal was you and is listening out if you need help. By the
silenced, and the ELT secured was less then 30- way, if you really need assistance, call for “Any
minutes. The owner of the equipment was very CAP member” and state that you have Priority or
appreciative of the work done by the Civil Air Emergency traffic. It may be that others are
Patrol. After Neil explained that the 121.5/243 listening but can’t turn loose to chat, but will drop
Mhz ELTs are no longer monitored by the SAR- what their doing if you need help.
SAT Satellites and that the only reason that CAP
had been alerted to the signal was because it Nationally, CAP is still struggling with the narrow
was interfering with the control tower’s radio band transition. Some of the problems are the
equipment. The owner contacted the result of coordination difficulties between the
manufacturer, to get them to repack the Life raft United States and her neighboring Countries.
again, but this time with a brand new 406 Mhz Some are because of changes in the availability
EPIRB. of past or proposed repeater sites. As for
Alabama, we have been very fortunate to have
When the control tower was contacted to all our repeaters operational. I have been the
confirm that the signal was OFF, controllers recipient of several commendations and awards
could not believe how fast the signal was recently because of the Wing’s success in the
located and silenced by the team. They said transition. I appreciate them all, but I also must
that it has been going off for several days and accept them on behalf of the Wing, not for
nobody could find the “dumb thing." They were myself. Were it not for the foresight of
told next time to call the Civil Air Patrol and we individuals like Darrell McCalla, Lt. Mardis
will find their problem. Howell, and Lt. Col. Mike Husband as well as
the support of the Command Staff and each and
every member, we would not have had the
John P. Neil, Major success we enjoy. To everyone who has
IC/ UDF Team Leader supported the project, again, thank you.
We just received approval by CAP to return a

repeater to the Enterprise – Dothan area. It is
THE RF FACTOR now awaiting Air Force approval. It will be nice
to have a repeater available in that area again.
I won’t spend much time on the subject of the If all goes as planned, there won’t be any need
Deep Water Horizon mission because I will to reprogram the radios because they were
cover it in much more detail as it relates to already programmed during the transition with
communications later, but I do want to again the hope of regaining coverage in that area. It is

comes together, it will put us back in a position BCUT / ACUT training programs. Alabama has
again where all our units are within the footprint a customized BCUT that is split between
of at least one repeater. Stay tuned. ground, air, and management operations. I
have authorized all Unit Communications
There is a strong push nationally to ensure that Officers to conduct the training provided that the
every radio is turned on and operated at least Communications Officer has completed ACUT.
once a week. It makes sense, and it is the best
way of ensuring that we are mission ready when The recently updated version of the Alabama
any event occurs. We have been fortunate Wing BCUT will soon be on the Communications
lately with no major communications challenges, Download page on the Wing Website. The
but as they say on “The Weather Channel”, it Communications Officers must send a roster of
could happen tomorrow. Are we ready for that members attending the training and it should
ELT mission? It just might be an actual person in also be noted in your individual personnel file.
distress. Are the radios and DF units ready? Is So, if you have a card, you’re ok for now. If you
the 101 cards and emergency contact don’t, but you have attended the training, make
information up to date? What if the event in a sure that it has been recorded in your personnel
major earthquake? I don’t mean one like the 3.2 file and ask the Unit Communications Officer if
that occurred near Gadsden on May 6th, or the the roster was sent in. ACUT is currently being
4.9 that hit near Brewton in October 1997, or revised. The old power point presentation may
even the strong earthquake (estimated at 5.1) still be used but may not fully prepare you for the
that hit Easonville (now covered by Lake Martin) test.
on October 18, 1916. That quake was felt by
residents of seven States and the effects were While most of 2009 was spent enduring the
noted over an area of 100,000 square miles. I’m transition to narrow band, most of 2010 has
talking about the “big one” that geologist are been spent so far with trouble shooting
concerned about hitting on the New Madrid fault (fortunately not that much), getting familiar with
zone. Has your command staff drawn up a the new equipment, exercises, and inspections.
communications and response plan for your Again, thanks to everyone for your patience and
unit? Do you have a plan? And not least of understanding of me and the communications
importance, do you know what the Wing staff. We still have at least one, and probably
Emergency Communications Plan is? two major communications exercises left for this
year, and yes they are both short-notice/ no-
Several people have expressed concern that notice exercises.
their CAP Form 76 (Radio Operator
Authorization) has or is about to expire and want The plan is that 2011 will see more training and
to know if we are issuing new ones. I am unit visits by the staff. Take some time this
pleased that many of you have even noticed it! week, and next week, and the next week, well
The answer is, “sorta”. Sorry for the grammar! you get the idea, to become familiar with the
CAP regulation 100-1 makes the issuance of radios and procedures that we use. HF
ROA cards optional as long as certain other operators, remember there is an Alabama Wing
conditions are met, so you are not required to net every Monday night at 19:00 local time on
have a current card in your possession any channel 1 (SA). I still would love to see active
longer. VHF nets, but we still need dedicated net control
operators.
However the radio you are using must be
authorized and recorded by the Director of Well, that’s all for this edition. This is Goldenrod
Communications and you must have completed Four closing station. Over and ..oops, forget that
the appropriate training (BCUT, ACUT). If you last part!
don’t understand the acronym, ask you unit
communications officer. The reason that the Maj. Hester
cards carry an expiration date, at least since I’ve ALWG/DC
been issuing them, is because we expected the
new national communications training program
to already be in place. As you have noticed, it
isn’t yet. We still expect it to be ready by next
year. In the mean time, we will still use the

C/2nd LT Paulson Earns Redstone Composite Squadron
Mitchell Award Cadet Attends AFSPCFC
Cadet Second Lieutenant Paulson is 17 years C/Capt Sarah Folse recently attended the Air
old and is a senior at the new Enterprise High Force Space Command Familiarization Course
School in Enterprise, AL. She joined Civil Air (AFSPCFC) at Patrick AFB, Florida which
Patrol in Dothan, Alabama in July 2008 where provided a behind-the scenes look into the 45th
she has held positions as squad leader Space Wing and NASA facilities. The course
and flight sergeant. included tours of today’s Air Force and NASA
Launch facilities, historical sites and briefings
given by talented men and women that support
the U.S. Force Space Command.
Folse commented that she was able to see

things that many NASA employees may never
have access to. Due to AFSPCFC, Folse was
provided the opportunity to tour the Morrell
Operations Center (where all launches from
Cape Canaveral are controlled and tracked), the
International Space Station Processing Facility,
the Vertical Assembly Building where she stood
less than 5 feet from the Space Shuttle
Endeavour. About AFSPCFC, Folse stated that
“it was a once in a lifetime experience and I can’t
She attended the MS/AL Wings Composite imagine a better way to end the summer.”
Encampment in Fort McClellan, Alabama in
June 2009.
In May 2010, she returned to Enterprise,

Alabama from Houston where she had been a
CAP member and rejoined her unit in Dothan
where she became the First Sergeant. That
position, however, was short lived since
she earned her Mitchell Award on 21 June
2010, and was promoted to the rank of Cadet
Second Lieutenant by Colonel Lisa Robinson,
the Alabama Wing Commander, on 24 July
2010, during the Senior Member Professional Roommates C/2dLt Mariah Efries, Ohio Wing,
Development weekend. C/Capt Sarah Folse, Alabama Wing, and C/2dLt
Kelsi Christensen, Utah Wing in front of launch
She plans on joining the Air National Guard prior pad 37 (left) and the Apollo 1 memorial at launch
to enrolling at Auburn University during the pad 34 (right)
2011-2012 school year, where she intends to
study and become a Physical Therapist. Her Capt. Kim Miller
parents, CAP Lt Col Brett Lewis and 1st Lt Redstone Squadron PAO
Melissa Lewis and her sister, Cadet 1st Lt
Megan Paulson are very proud of her.
Capt Brett Lewis

Dothan Commander
Making Safety Work
National HQ Safety Team (Sept 2009)
Have you ever heard someone say, “Make

safety second nature?”

That’s a neat sound bite, but how do we
accomplish this? What are the steps needed to So here is the bottom line: We integrate safety
produce a safety culture where being safe is into our operations by shifting focus to proper
second nature? training and pride in doing the job right the first
Safety can no longer be an afterthought or a time, every time. We obey the law and CAP
separate program. If members are properly regulations without fail. Finally, we use ORM to
trained and exercise the discipline to perform address those situations that are not specifically
their tasks properly and professionally, then covered in our task training and in the “regs.” If
safety (i.e., the lack of mishaps) will naturally we do all this, then “safety” and mission success
follow. Let’s begin FY10 by not wringing our will naturally result.
hands over “being safe” and concentrate on
analyzing tasks and performing them properly.
Take pride in your work and doing your duty
right the first time. Don’t worry about being the
first done, or doing your job fast. Focus on Cadet Says Goodbye to
displaying a sense of urgency (when
appropriate) while completing the task Redstone Composite Squadron
thoroughly.
Huntsville, AL –On 26 July 2010 Cadet Major
Let’s use a simple example. We all know that it Victoria Beck, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan
is “safe” to wear safety belts when operating a J. Beck of Harvest, AL said her goodbyes to the
motor vehicle. But when buckling up is simply Redstone Composite Squadron. Beck recently
viewed as a safe thing to do, then safety is an graduated from East Limestone High School as
afterthought. If buckling the safety belt is taught an honor role Senior and is on her way to the
as part of the vehicle operator’s checklist, and University of Alaska in Anchorage where she will
that part of being a respected, professional pursue a degree in Nursing.
driver is to properly operate the vehicle, then
safety has been integrated into that task. You Beck joined CAP in 2006 and has participated in
can draw that analogy to any task and any numerous encampments and was selected to be
corresponding “safety” tip out there…flying an a member of the National Blue Berets who
aircraft, rearranging squadron furniture, pitching support the Experimental Aircraft Association’s
a tent, etc. annual air show at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Beck
not only earned her Earhart but has served in
There’s one more thought about how we look at many staff positions to include that of Cadet
regulations and safety assessments. In the past, Commander. Beck was awarded the Air Force
some people have decided that a regulation is Association (AFA) Award for Redstone’s Cadet
inconvenient and that performing a risk of the Year. To be eligible for the award
assessment (using Operational Risk recipients must display personal attributes such
Management, or ORM) can provide a as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence,
workaround. That’s not the case. ORM is courteous demeanor, in addition to possessing
supposed to fill gaps in existing regulations and the highest personal and ethical standards and
guidance. Look at laws, regulations and policies strong positive convictions.
as pre-packaged risk assessments. If CAPR 77-
1 states that cadets will NOT ride ATVs and While attending East Limestone High School
CAPR 60-1 states that experimental aircraft will Beck was a student pilot, a member of Senior
not be employed in CAP operations, then National Beta Club; and captain of the Scholar's
The Sentinel — Civil Air Patrol’s Safety Bowl team. She was also on the Varsity Cross
Newsletter — September/October 2009 Country team, Track team and the Athens Swim
someone has already performed a risk team. She has participated in Robotics and the
assessment and determined that these things Spanish Club. While attending the University of
present unacceptable hazards to our members. Alaska, Beck will join the Polaris CAP Squadron
So always remember that ORM is not a in AF ROTC, and continue towards getting her
substitute for the “regs”; it is an extra tool pilot's license.
to assist in evaluating situations, which are not
specifically addressed in directives we are Capt Kim Miller
honor-bound to obey. Redstone Squadron PAO

was designed to establish a learning
environment for players to exercise emergency
response plans, policies and procedures as they
Redstone Composite Squadron pertain to an earthquake incident, with particular
emphasis on each participating agency’s
Cadet Receives Earhart Award communications capabilities.
On 26 July 2019, Redstone Composite Other participants included the North Alabama
Squadron’s Cadet Captain Sarah Folse received Incident Management Team (IMT), Regional
the Amelia Earhart Award. The award is Interoperability Support Unit (RISU) vehicles and
presented in honor of Amelia Earhart, an crews representing Emergency Management
aviation pioneer and record-setter, and is one of Agencies and 9-1-1 Centers from all seven state
the highest awards a Cadet can achieve. Emergency Management Regions, Department
Statistically only 5% of the Cadets receive the of Public Safety (State Troopers), Air National
Earhart and those that do are promoted to Cadet Guard Combat Communications Squadron ,
Captain. The award enables Cadets to enter the 232nd Communications Support Group (CSG),
military service at an advanced rank and makes Army National Guard, Alabama EMA, Alabama
them eligible for the International Cadet Department of Homeland Security, Alabama
Exchange Program. Department of Transportation (DOT), Alabama
State Police/Fire Marshall’s Office, State Prison
Communications, and State Forestry officials, as
well as other organizations statewide.
The Civil Air Patrol was invited to provide high

resolution digital airborne reconnaissance, an
airborne repeater, and other communications
capabilities for the exercise
Overall, the exercise went well and the

debrief/hot wash revealed that all participating
agencies had experienced both successes and
Cadet Folse, currently the Cadet Deputy minor failures during the exercise. Much was
Commander and the Cadet Aerospace learned by all that can be applied to future
Education Officer has been in the Civil Air Patrol exercises and missions.
since 2007. Folse says of receiving the Earhart,
"To me, it shows me that hard work pays off. It COMMEX 2010 was the third in a series of
also encourages me to keep working hard in the annual statewide communications exercises and
cadet program." Cadet Folse currently resides in there was an overwhelming consensus that this
Huntsville, Alabama and is a senior at New exercise was by far the most successful.
Century Technology HS. Several outside observers reported that this was
the best communications exercise they had
Capt Kim Miller experienced. At the exercise, seven participants
Redstone Squadron PAO from various agencies completed the 26
incident/exercise tasks required following
attendance at a three day classroom instruction
for the FEMA “Communications Unit Leader
Certification” (COM-L). Notably, the Civil Air
Patrol Communications Unit Leader (CUL) at
Communication Exercise 2010 this exercise completed all COM-L tasks. As a
result of this exercise, he will be certified as a
“Shake, Rattle, and Roll”
FEMA COM-L. This will bring the total number
of FEMA COM-L certifications in the State of
The Civil Air Patrol, Alabama Wing, participated Alabama from two to nine.
in the Alabama Department of Homeland
Security Communications Exercise 2010, The Alabama Wing, Civil Air Patrol, performed
entitled “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.” The exercise well during COMMEX 2010. All nine aerial

photography targets were successfully frequency/tone information to some of the
photographed. An Airborne repeater was Regional Response Vehicles.
deployed and utilized by several of the agencies
that were authorized to access the repeater. Many users including Air National Guard, the
CAP worked well with all agencies involved in State EMA Response Vehicle, two of the
the exercise and delivered unique capabilities to regional response vehicles, the state EOC in
the exercise that could not have been provided Clanton, and several CAP members north of
by any other participating agency. Many Birmingham were able to successfully
exercise participants complimented CAP for communicate through the airborne repeater.
their positive contributions to the exercise. Additionally, a handheld radio at the exercise
site was able to communicate through the
The photo-reconnaissance portion of the airborne repeater.
exercise delivered images of each of the nine
designated targets. Maj David Hester plotted all The aircraft containing the airborne repeater
targets on Virtual Alabama for improved detected a weak ELT signal on both 121.5 and
coordination. Due to the limitations of the current 406 MHz. While on-station supporting the
satellite provider, the aircrews were not able to airborne repeater mission, the plane attempted
successfully relay the images through the to geo-locate the ELT. After some time, it was
satellite while airborne. This required the aircraft determined that the signal was associated with
to land in order to e-mail the images to the an open ELT report in the Memphis, TN area.
agency users. This significantly delayed This “mission within an exercise” is becoming
delivery of the imagery product to users. Also, a more frequent due to the lack of civil aviation’s
battery/power inverter supporting the ADIS routine monitoring of 121.5 MHz ELTs.
computer experienced a problem forcing the
plane to have to land after photographing the The CAP set-up in the field went very well. A
first two targets. The problem was solved on the tent was set up to house the communications
ground, but this further delayed delivery of the equipment and operators. This provided an
imagery to the end user agencies. adequate and functional shelter. A trailer-based
generator and back-up battery provided
Due to several simultaneous demands on electrical power. Though there were initial
Alabama Wing resources such as the Gulf Oil generator problems which were later worked
Spill activities, Counterdrug (CD) missions, etc. out, the battery back-up provided uninterrupted
CAP resources were limited to support the power to the radios and other equipment
COMMEX 2010 exercise. As a result, the most throughout the exercise. While the well-funded
experienced ADIS crews and equipment were state agencies had air conditioned facilities, we
not available for the mission. Additionally, as volunteers with limited budgets endured the
deteriorating weather conditions, equipment conditions in the field.
(battery) problems, and the fact that the
photography crew had to land to deliver the The Civil Air Patrol was the only agency
imagery, caused the ADIS crew to have to limit participating in the exercise that had an on-site
the time over each target. Consequently, some alerting weather radio. There were four
of the imagery was not good as might have separate Thunderstorm Warnings issued for the
otherwise been delivered. immediate area during the event. CAP
rebroadcast these Warnings on all working CAP
The airborne repeater worked well. It was frequencies including the airborne repeater
operational for two periods. The first was for which was accessible by many participating
about an hour before the aircrew was asked to agencies. This was the only access to the
land for the planned exercise lunch break, and Thunderstorm Warnings the other agencies had.
the second was for nearly 3 hours following In the hot wash/debriefings it was suggested by
lunch. The exercise scenario forced approved CAP that all other agency units should carry
agency users to enter airborne repeater inexpensive weather-alert radios for immediate
frequency and tone information “on-the-fly” as weather warning. In the exercise summary,
part of the exercise inject. Several users were Alabama Homeland Security Director, Col. Jim
able to accomplish this and others were not. It Walker, mentioned that he plans to implement
was learned in the exercise debriefing that there CAP’s suggestion to include weather radios in
were inaccuracies in relaying the repeater state communications assets.

Overall, much was accomplished in COMMEX Pierce has maintained a 3.5 GPA while active in
2010. CAP’s unique contributions were his community and school, During the 2007-08
instrumental to the success of the event. Much school year, he was president of Gadsden 4-H
was learned by all. The main area CAP could club where he lead many events, the Salvation
improve would be to replace the current ADIS Army Bear service activity, annual baking
satellite system with a more reliable provider. contest, and litter clean-ups.
The non-functional satellite link caused
significant delays in delivering the CAP imagery From 2007-2009, Randy held the office of
product to our user agencies. It also caused our treasurer and then was elected vice-president of
ADIS aircrews to have to limit the dwell time on the Pathways Academy SR BETA Club. He has
each target in order to gain time to land to attended Alabama State BETA Conventions for
manually e-mail their images. Later in the day, the past 4 years Randy also received the
this became more and more of a problem due to President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2008
approaching severe weather. and 2009.
All CAP participants in this exercise performed At the Pathways Academy graduation
admirably and professionally. This was noted by ceremony, Randy led the Gadsden Squad in the
those in the other agencies involved in the posting of the colors. Having graduated, he is
exercise. Many complimented CAP on their looking into opportunities of the Air Force and
contributions to COMEX 2010, especially on the Navy for the future and plans to follow in his
imagery and airborne repeater capabilities. father's and sister's footsteps in obtaining his
Excellent relationships with numerous state pilot’s license. But for now, Randy's goal is to
agencies were established and developed continue to be an active cadet in both the
during the exercise planning sessions, the two Gadsden and Springville CAP squadrons and
days of training leading up to the exercise, and work towards being a SR member in a few
the two days of the exercise itself. This should years. Randy is currently a volunteer with the
provide an excellent foundation for CAP to Ball Play Fire Department and has been
further develop its relationship with the various employed by the Alabama International Dragway
state agencies. in Steele since 2007. He will begin attending
Gadsden State Community College this fall
Capt Ernie Blair working towards a degree in
Huntsville Squadron Communications Electronics.
Mitchell Award Earned Critical Incident Stress Management

by Cadet Pierce
Capt Mark Adams, Squadron Commander, AL-
Lt. Col. Brad Lynn, Vice Commander, presented 119 in Huntsville and Capt. Rick Kilgore, Dir of
the Mitchell Award to C/ 2Lt Randy Pierce in Prof. Dev ALWG HQ and AL-132 in Calera
Gadsden. completed three days of training August 26-28,
2010 for Critical Incidence Stress Management
(CISM) training. This training is required for
assignment to the ALWG CISM team. Capt Jon
Garlick is the CISO for the ALWG.
Capt's Adams and Kilgore completed training in

"Group Crisis Intervention" and "Individual Crisis
Intervention and Peer Support". This program
conducted by Dr. Mac and Glenda Stinson of the
Central Alabama CISM Team was 27 hours of
intensive training.
If you are interested in training and desire to be
a part of the ALWG CISM Team please contact
Capt Jon Garlick at captjcg@aol.com.

Gresham, Kerrily C C/2dLt AL-032
Gresham, Kyler N C/SMSgt AL-032
Gresham, Tyler J SM AL-032
Spitzer, Joseph R C/2dLt AL-032
Butler, Talmadge Capt AL-075
Blake, William T Jr C/CMSgt AL-087
Braswell, Michael P C/SrA AL-087
Chaney, Michael C 2d Lt AL-087
McCallum, Richard L C/SrA AL-087
Monnette, Wesley J C/TSgt AL-087
Mosley, Sarah K C/SrA AL-087
Ricketts, Jonathan M C/TSgt AL-087
From left to right: Lt Vaught, DCC, C/MSgt Smith, Madison E C/TSgt AL-087
Joseph Gay, C/TSgt Wesley Monnette
Vaught, Austin T C/CMSgt AL-087
C/SSgt Sarah Mosely, C/SSgt Robby Newsome
C/MSgt Jonathan Ricketts, C/MSgt Madison Vaught, Christian P C/MSgt AL-087
Smith, C/2Lt Forrest Schaffer, Cadet Welkenback, Justin R C/A1C AL-087
Commander Wills, Nathan D C/A1C AL-087
Cadets Gay, Monnette, Mosely, Newsome, Franklin, Cody L C/SMSgt AL-090
Ricketts, and Smith all earned the Mitchell Murphy, Charles D III 2d Lt AL-090
Award at Bessemer Squadron from December Searcy, Abigail L C/Amn AL-090
2009 to August 2010.C/SSgt Rusty Compton,
Searcy, Lydia G C/Amn AL-090
Jr. does not appear in the picture.
Bennett, Morgan B C/Col AL-113
Conway, Keith O Capt AL-113
Meier, Brian P 1st L AL-113
Alabama Wing Inspector General Shurbutt, Mary A C/Capt AL-113
Contact Information Anderson, Amanda L Maj AL-117
Ernest, Gary E Capt AL-117
Lt. Col. Joseph Saloom Ernest, Jessica A C/2dLt AL-117
Alabama Wing Inspector General
Finlay, Jerrod S C/CMSgt AL-118 NGSAR
P.O. Box 240452
Montgomery, AL 36124 Adomatis, Joshua H C/SSgt AL-119
PH: 334-270-8291 Folse, Sarah A C/2dLt AL-119
Fax: 334-270-8294 French, Jessica A C/TSgt AL-119
Cell: 334-538-3993
Fry, Hayden D C/SSgtAL-119
Griffin, Logan H C/SrA AL-119
Hanna, Matt T C/Amn AL-119
Alabama Wing NESA Graduates Weise, Samuel A C/SrA AL-119
and Staff 2010 Ray, James C C/SMSgt AL-126
Cockrell, Samuel G C/CMSgt AL-133
Howe, Jessica L C/SrA AL-005
Woods, Zachariah M C/SSgt AL-133
Sheppard, Carlin B 1st Lt SER-AL-005
Sheppard, William W C/SMSgt AL-005
Smith, Stephen K C/MSgt AL-005
Peterson, Elise H Maj AL-024

Maj. Al Boyd
Public Affairs
Capt Ande Boyer
Thank you to all of the cadets and staff who
provided input to this newsletter. If there were Capt Talmadge Butler
this kind of a response, I would be willing to
have a monthly newsletter. However, lots of this Capt Dale Chambers
are special summer activities.
Maj. Meddie I. Clark
One of the training sessions at NESA this Lt. Col. Harold Coghlan
summer was for Public Information Officer. This
is one of the ICS staff personnel that is required 1st Lt Ray Downward
for every Air Force mission lasting more than
one day. All releases must be cleared by the IC 1st Lt Raimund Durke
and written in Associated Press format Capt Gary Ernest
according to National CAP Public Affairs
standards. Lt. Col. Finney
On the job training is successful, but next year Maj. Jerry Ford
some should plan on being at NESA for this
training. Capt John Garlick
Capt James Gosnell

The next official newsletter deadline will be
October 25, 2010 for a November newsletter. 1 Lt Phil Haberlen
Maj. Patricia Mitcham Maj. Ray Harkey

Alabama Wing
Public Information Officer Capt. Lee Harrison
Cell: 256-337-7523 Capt. John Hawkins
Home: 256-880-0623
Maj. David Hester
Lt. Col Stephen Howard
Deep Water Horizon Alabama Capt Jan Hulsey

Wing CAP Volunteers Capt. Carl Hultin
This is as complete as I can have been able Capt Chris Iddins
to compile to date.
Capt. Ian Johnston
Thank you for your service.
Capt Brian Kervin
Gerald Koellsted
Lt Jason Lane
1st Lt. Ronnie Allen
Capt. Jonathan Lartigue
Maj. Ed Barnes
Maj. Jerry Lusk
1st Lt Michele Basso
J. Brad Lynn
Maj. Anthony Beresford
Capt. Thomas E. Lyon
Maj. J. Gary Bishop
1stLt. Rumaasha Maasha
Maj. Gary Bishop
2nd Lt Joel Mason

Maj. David Mauritson
Maj Ladde Mayer
2nd Lt Lynn McCallum
Lt Col Dan Mikos
Lt. Col. Gene Mitcham
Maj. Jimmy Mitchell
Maj James Moore
Maj. John Neil
Lt Col Bart Nelson
Capt Gerado Otero
Maj Ricky Phillips
Capt. Joe Robbins
1st Lt Brady Rogers
1st Lt. Carlin B. Sheppard
Capt Christopher Tate
Maj Donnie Todd
Maj. Anthony E. Whiston
Capt. Glen Wilson
1 Lt. Harvey Yarborough

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CIVIL AIR PATROL

Col. Lisa Robinson Lt. Col. Brad Lynn

Water Survival Course

It was quickly determined that the training, while

The demand for pilots and ADIS operators

The AL WG Stan Eval team took on the

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 2

Once safely in the raft, an Alabama State

The pilot would then surface, manually inflate his

Each pilot then swam to the raft and entered it.

Normally, once in the raft, the exercise is over.

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 3

It also chopped the water up pretty good and

Maj. Donnie Todd

Photos from the June 2010 Event

Professional Development Weekend

90+ members of the Civil Air Patrol participated

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 4

It was enlightening and connected the groups in

The sessions were interactive and focused on

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 5

Professional Development Graduates From South

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 6

Beginning in May, Majs. John Neil and David

Capt. Carl Hultin, a resident of Lillian and

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 7

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 8

Capt Patricia Coghlan

The Alabama-Mississippi Wing Encampment

As stated in CAP Regulation 52-16, the goals of

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 9

For the 2010 Alabama-Mississippi Wing

Highlights of the encampment training include:

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 10

Cadets Christina Kure (MS-096) and

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 11

Additional photographs from the encampment

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 12

Many cadets in the Alabama Wing want to win a

If you will be entering your senior year of high

The application process is long and has many

Finally, I recommend that anyone interested in a

Information on ROTC scholarships can be found

The Bessemer Cadets demonstrate the best of

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 13

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 14

Alabama Wing Cadets Slotted for

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 15

Shaffer plans on earning further ratings in

Introduction to Model Rocketry

Pell City Squadron AEO, Capt. Cindy Bennett;

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 16

At the time of his death, Casaday was a Lifetime

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 17

National Commander, Maj Gen Amy S. Courter,

Under the rumble of rotor blades in

For Cadet Guthrie, this was a way to begin his

September 2010 Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond 18

The Civil Air Patrol conducted its National