BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129

FLYING EAGLES
Civil
Air
Patrol

FLYING EAGLES
February 2012

See Pages 8
for
Happenings
See Page 9
for the
Training Schedule
for
February

Inside this issue:

Annual
Awards
Presentations

2
3
4
5

Annual
Awards
Presentations

Happenings

CP Training
Schedule

9
10

News From
Out of the Blue

14

11

As I looked out at the audience at all the family,

friends, CAP members, and distinguished guests,
I knew that my commitment to the success of
CAP is shared and supported by all who took
time out of their busy lives to be with us. I knew
that I was looking at people who believed in and
strived for higher ideals in Life.
One aspect which is difficult to measure, but is
an important ingredient for success, has been the
deepening friendships, trust, and respect which
has grown this past year. This has made the
great investment of time and effort more than
worthwhile.

12
13

15

Safe Tips

Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen

Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier
So You Want
to be a Pilot
Wright
Brothers
Repliacas

DDR-Dangers of
Energy Drinks

Our Annual Awards Presentations and Holiday

Party, celebrated on 14 January, was definitely
one of the highlights of our Squadrons year. It
was a time when we reflected upon the valuable
training we received, the fun-filled activities we
shared, and the service we provided to our
community. It was also a time for recognition of
the many accomplishments of our members, and
a time to say thank you for the dedication of all
who make this wonderful organization possible.

16

Severe Weather

17

Leadership
uts & Bolts

18

Tales of a Life
Traveler

19

GA129 is #1
FYI

20

2011 was a good year at the Bartow-Etowah

Composite Squadron. We all look forward to
continued success in 2012.
Victory
The ultimate victory is deprived
From the inner satisfaction of knowing
That you have done your best,
And that you have gotten the most
Out of what you have to give.
Howard Cosell

The CAP atl website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Strength of the ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

BARTOW-ETOWAH
COMPOSITE
SQUADRO

Families, friends, and distinguished

guests joined the Cadets and Senior
Members of the Bartow-Etowah
Composite Squadron to celebrate the
Annual Awards Presentations and
Holiday Party on Saturday, 14 January.
The Color Guard (C/CMSgt Rhodes,
C/SMSgt Cochran, C/CMSgt Liscomb, and
C/Amn Kariuki) presented the Colors

and everyone respectfully recited the

Pledge of Allegiance.
After the Presentation of the Colors,
Captain Janssen welcomed the guests
and Major Mor delivered the Goodwill
Message.
Captain Janssen introduced the Senior Members and their areas of responsibility. Then C/2Lt Pittman introduced
all of the Cadet leaders and their areas of responsibility. After everyone was introduced, there was a PowerPoint
presentation of 2011, The Year in Review which was created by C/Capt Hicks and Major Mor.
At the conclusion of 2011, The Year in Review, Captain
Sheffield and 1Lt Ovens explained the CAP Aerospace
Rocketry Program to the audience.
At the conclusion of the Rocketry PowerPoint, Captain
Sheffield and 1Lt Ovens presented Rocketry Badges to
Cadets Carpenter, Gonzales, and Stratford for their
successful completion of the Rocketry Program.
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AWARDS
CAP Membership Ribbons were presented to 2Lt Brent Drawver and SM Chuck Scheerer by Captain Janssen for
their successful completion of Level I.
Red Service Ribbons were presented to 1Lt Ovens, C/2Lt Carpenter, and C/CMSgt Liscomb by Captain Janssen
for being members in good standing for 2 years of active service.
Captain Janssen officially promoted SM Brent Drawver to 2nd Lieutenant.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented by Captain Janssen to Captain Sheffield and to 1Lt Ovens for their
successful work in Aerospace Education and the Rocketry Program.
For their extensive and successful work with Cadets in 2011, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to:
Captain Maney and 1Lt Hicks for Emergency Services.
Captain Sheffield and 1Lt Oven for Aerospace Education,
the Rocketry Program, and Cadet Orientation Flights.
Major Mor for being a pillar of the Cadet Program
as the Deputy Commander for Cadets.
(L to R) Janssen, Maney, Sheffield, Mor, Ovens, and Hicks
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2nd Lieutenant Brent Drawver

The Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadrons
Command Staff honored Cadet Commander
C/2Lt Cole Pittman who has continually
excelled in all aspects of the Cadet Program
throughout his time in CAP.
Although he has only been the Cadet
Commander a short time, his exemplary
behavior in whatever position he fulfills
always inspires Cadets to meet or exceed Civil
Air Patrol Standards, and motivates all
Cadets to live by the Core Values of Integrity,
Volunteer Spirit, Excellence, and Respect.
In addition to fulfilling the key duties of a
Cadet Commander, our Super Star Cadet
Commander
BRIGS OUT THE BEST I EVERYOE . ..
SETS THE STADARDS AD
MEETS THEM HIMSELF . . .

Cadet Commander
C/2Lt Cole Pittman

IS A GOOD FRIED . . .
MAKES SURE THAT SAFETY RULES
ARE FOLLOWED . . .
MAKES IT FU TO BE A PART OF
THE CIVIL AIR PATROL FAMILY !!!
Thank you for your service C/2Lt Pittman.

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Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the Cadet

Executive Committee for their outstanding example of
teamwork as the leaders on the Cadet side of GA 129,
(From Left to Right)
Cadet Commander C/2Lt Cole Pittman,
Cadet Deputy Commander C/2Lt Jesse Hayman,
And
Cadet Executive Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks.

A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to

C/2Lt Carpenter, the Cadet Communications Officer,
for keeping the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron
as an instrumental part of the CAP Net every
Thursday night.

A Certificate of Appreciation
was awarded to C/Captain Hicks
for the outstanding Recruiting
Brochure which she created.

ROOKIE
OF THE
YEAR
C/Amn
Erica
Scheerer
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MOTIVATED
CADET
AWARD
C/TSgt
Michael
Stratford

MOST
IMPROVED
CADET AWARD
C/SrA
Matthew
Gonzales

CADET
OF THE
QUARTER
C/CMSgt
Cody
Liscomb
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C/SMSGT CHRISTOPHER COCHRA

In the audience was one of the evenings VIPs, former BartowEtowah Composite Squadrons Executive and Logistics Officer
Major George Geiger. Currently he is serving as a Commander in the
State Defense Force.
For this special occasion, Major Geiger brought a special Challenge
coin to present to the Cadet of the Year as a reward for outstanding
service.
C/SMSgt Cochran was both delighted and honored to receive the
special coin.

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The Cadet Program is divided into four phases which consist of sixteen segments called Achievements.
Upon completion of each phase which includes several Achievements, a Milestone Award is presented.

Presented to C/SSgt Ryan Drawver by the Group I Commander Major Phil Boylan
The first Milestone Award is The Wright Brothers Award. It was introduced on 1 April 2003, and is
awarded upon successful completion of Phase I, the Learning Phase. Only 28% of Cadets reach this level.

Presented to C/2Lt Danny Carpenter by the GAWG Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan.

The second Milestone Award is The Billy Mitchell Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded upon
successful completion of Phase II, the Leadership Phase. Only 15% of Cadets reach this level.

Presented to C/Captain Monica Hicks by the Honorable Senator Barry Loudermilk

The third Milestone Award is the Amelia Earhart Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded upon
the successful completion of Phase III, the Command Phase. Only 5% of Cadets reach this level.
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GOODWILL MESSAGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

LET'S TAKE A MOMENT TO CONSIDER THIS 
The end has come...
You are standing before your Heavenly Review Board
As you look at a review of your life.
Inwardly trembling, you anticipate their questions.
You secretly wonder...
Will your life be considered worthy?
During your lifetime, you have been taught
What was considered acceptable behavior.
Will you now be judged and found wanting?
Were you good or bad?
Compassionate and loving eyes look at you.
Deep within, your soul stirs with their compelling stares.
You instinctively know that there is nothing more to hide.
Your inner thoughts are exposed for all to see.
What will they ask you?
Do they know everything youve ever done?
Will they understand your struggles?
Will they praise or chastise you for your actions?
You stand in amazement as they ask but one question.
You are told that upon this one question
Your destiny will be judged
Lovingly they ask:
Have you led your life so that others have benefited from your existence?
(How Have You Lived Your Life? by Dr. Ilana Mor 1/1/04)
We all know that Lifes twists and turns DO happen. At times, we will fall short of a goal.
What is essential to remember is that we must not become so discouraged that we do not try again.
In the end, it is up to each individual to turn failure into success. Throughout my life I used to hear
my Father say "You make it happen." It took me many years to realize that he was right. It is a
known fact that great leaders see opportunities where others see only failure. I guess that those great
leaders must have been tapped into the same power source that my Father was.
The real test of success is whether we are able to turn adversity into triumph by learning the
lessons that come together with the challenges. It is how we overcome each obstacle that becomes
the fabric of our being.
An essential part of the fabric of our being should be the desire to always strive to pay it
forward by sharing with others what we have learned. The wise Sage Hillel said "If I am for myself
alone, what am I?"
SO CONSIDER THIS when the end actually comes, and you are loving asked "Have
you led your life so that others have benefited from your existence?" make sure that your answer is a
loud YES!!!
Hopefully, we are all on the right track with our commitment to CAP's Core Values of
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.
May the New Year be filled with great happiness for us all, as well as many opportunities to
serve so that others will benefit from our existence.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday to C/SSgt Drawver, C/AB Rouse, and C/Amn Nally

FEBRUARY

MARCH
APRIL

4 Feb
17-19 Feb
25-26 Feb
24-25 March
21-22 April

Cadet Orientation Flights and Mini Ground School

Frostbite
SLS & CLC
UCC
GAWG Conference

A special surprise
visitor at the Annual
A w a r d s
Presentations was
Dillon Davidson,
former
Cadet
Commander.

At the Annual Awards Presentations, Cadets

Tillotson, Drawver, and Gonzales presented
Major Mor with a special presentation. They
gave her the decoration on the top of the cake to
indicate that she is the tops for them.

Dillon
is
now
studying attending
Nor th
Geor gia
University and is in
the National Guard.

Heres the Ribbon Checker discussed at the Squadron Leadership Day.

http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_cdt.html www.mcchord.org
Thank you C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks, Second Element Leader.

America eeds Pilots

From Curt LaFond, HQ Director of Cadet Programs21 June 2011
Good news for Cadets. The front page story on 21 June 2011 in USA Today reports that America is
facing a pilot shortage. According to the story, Boeing forecasts a need for 460,000 new pilots over the
next 18 years. The demand for pilots will be so great that the industry could face a shortage.
If you are a Cadet and you love to fly, it makes sense to consider pursuing a career as a professional pilot.

Blue skies for todays teens.

I EED OF A COVER?
http://www.vanguardmil.com/civil-air-patrol-uniform-flat-top-bdu-cap-battle-dress-uniform-p-13643.html
Vanguard has the BDU covers for $9.90 before discount.

Book List Posted on Wing Website

Love aviation and looking for a new read? Check out the new Book List posted on the GAWG website:
http://www.gawg.cap.gov/book_list.htm

Congratulations on your Promotion(s):

2 Lt Brent Drawver

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February 2011
WEEK

OE
BDUs
2
Feb

Begin
1800
End
1900

FORMATION
1900

Color SIG-I
Guard
@ Arrival
Practice FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

Cadet SIG-I
TWO
Staff
PT Gear
@ Arrival
9
Meeting FORMATION
Feb
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)
THREE
Blues
16
Feb
FOUR
BDUs
23
Feb
FIVE

Drill
SIG-I
Team
@ Arrival
Training FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)
SIG-I

CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30

ALTERNATE
CLOSING
CURRICULUM FORMATION
(Announcements)
20:30-20:50
20:50-21:00

Weekend
Activities

Hands on
Leadership
Activities

(Announcements)

4 Feb
O Flts &
Mini
Ground
School

Safety Briefing
PT

Hands on
PT
Activities

(Announcements)

AE Current
Events

DDR

(Announcements)

Hands on
AE
Activities

(Announcements)

Leadership

Testing

1719 Feb
Frostbite

Character
Development
AE Current Events

Team
@ Arrival
Training FORMATION
C/OATH
D & C (20 min)

Aerospace
Education

February does not have a fifth Thursday.

Cadet Staff Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1800 hrs)

Senior Officer Meeting

(Thursday eveningWeek 2 @ 1930 hrs)

Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice
Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with

Color Guard Commander
C/SMSgt Chris Cochran

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander
C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

Practice
Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with Capt Maney & 2Lt Hicks

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At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery:

1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and
why?
21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or
foreign dignitary.
2. How long does the guard hesitate after his after face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number one.
3. Why are the guards gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does the guard carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he
executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the Tomb, he must be between 510 and 62 tall and his
waist size cannot exceed 30 inches.
Guards must commit two years of their lives to guard the Tomb. They live in a barracks under the
Tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public
for the rest of their lives, and cannot disgrace the uniform or the Tomb in any way.
After two years, guards are given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapels signifying they served
as Guards of the Tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guards must obey these rules for the rest
of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes worn by the guards are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold
from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoes in order to make the loud
click as they come to a halt.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty. There are no
wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
During the first six months of duty, a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off-duty
time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must
memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis
(the boxer), Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII and of
Hollywood fame.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, the United States Congress took
two days off in anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the
dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer. Soaked
to the skin while marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not
just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service-person.
The Tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, since 1930.
Www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/1126293/posts
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With Captain Sam Sheffield, Aerospace Instructor & Pilot

This could be YOU!!!

First Flight at Kitty Hawk

Many historians and pilots celebrated the first centennial of powered flight in 2003. How were the
Wright Brothers able to succeed when many had failed before them? What motivated them and
gave them the necessary edge to become a part of history?
Wilbur and Orville Wright were the middle of five children and born in 1867 and 1871. Their father
was a church bishop, and their mother was a homemaker. Neither of the Wright brothers were
exceptional students, nor did either attend college. The brothers did show an early interest in
tinkering and experimented with a simple rubber band powered toy helicopter until they broke it.
After breaking their toy, they simply built a new one to replace it!
Both of the Wright Brothers also shared an interest in business. Orville started a small printing
business before graduating from high school, and both brothers later started a bicycle shop. Their
bicycle shop gave them access to machinery and a work area. It also provided them with the
financial backing to later pursue their interest in aviation.
When they were still in their twenties, the brothers began to research gliders and efforts towards
building flying machines. They studied prior work towards developing airfoils, engines, and
controlling flight. They carefully learned from their predecessors and then began to experiment with
their own ideas. They initially built a manned glider and then followed with another glider that had
improved stability. Both gliders had a ground breaking control method that the brothers called wing
warping. These gliders designs were then adapted into the powered Wright Flyer of 1903. This
aircraft was the first heavier than aircraft to attain controlled flight on December 17th.
The Brothers were often asked what had led to their success. The Wrights credited many things,
including a supportive home environment that allowed them to experiment and be creative. Orville
and Wilbur were also blessed to have a mother with strong technical ability. She was
mathematically gifted and helped the brothers to understand mechanical principals. Finally, the
Wrights were perseverant. They tested hundreds of airfoils and aircraft designs for years before
developing their successful flying machines.
Additional information is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers

Happy flying!
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On Thursday evening, 26 January, Captain Sheffield, the Aerospace Instructor, talked to the Cadets about the
Wright Brothers and their history-breaking powered Wright Flyer of 1903. After the presentation, Cadets
enthusiastically created replicas of the Wright Flyer.

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EWS FROM
OUT OF THE BLUE
The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air
Patrol.
Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison to
CAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring us
information of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.

AF Chief of Staff Releases 2012 Reading List

January 11, 2012 Air Force ews WASHIGTO

The Air Force Chief of Staff announced his latest professional reading list January 6th. In a
letter to all Air Force personnel, General Norton Schwartz said todays Airmen are among the
militarys best educated and most inquisitive. We Airmen are innovators because we embrace the
word why and mine it for better, smarter ways to operate, Schwartz said.
The Air Forces history is full of examples of Airmen who have embodied this attitude,
facing daunting challenges with little more than their minds and fortitude, the General said. Their
experiences are one of the cornerstones of the 2012 Reading List, Schwartz said.
This years list contains 13 books and, for the first time, supplementary films, treatises, and
Internet-based resources. Schwartz will highlight these books throughout the year, and for the first
quarter recommends these three:
1. Airpower for Strategic Effect, by Colin Gray, provides a critical, strategic history of
airpower as well as a new general theory.
2. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, by Laura
Hillenbrand, is the inspiring true story of a man who lived through a series of almost too
incredible catastrophes.
3. Start with Why, by Simon Sinek, looks at the leaders who have had the greatest influence in
the world and describes how they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way,
something the author calls The Golden Circle.

The other books in this years reading list are:

The Forever War by Dexter Filkins

Paradise Beneath Her Feet by Isobel Coleman

The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution by Linda Monk

The Party: The Secret World of Chinas Communist Rulers by Richard McGregor

Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure by Tim Harford

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II by J. Todd Moye

Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku

A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the
American Continent by Robert Merry

The Hunters by James Salter

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X-37B Space Planes Mission Extended

by eric_storms 6 December 2011

Not much is known regarding the missions being conducted by the Air Forces X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV)
as it currently orbits Earth. Launched on 5 March this past spring, 30 November marked its 270th consecutive day
in space which was considered to be its maximum duration possible before landing itself. The second mission was
planned for 9 months, which is any day now. One of the items making a mission of this length possible is the
deployable solar panel which was made public during the OTVs initial mission in 2010.
NASA had originally started the X-37 program in 1999 with the intent to build two vehicles: one to test the
approach and landing capabilities of the craft and the other to serve as the orbital test vehicle. In 2004, the
program was transferred to DARPA who, with the help of the Air Force Research Lab, went on to build the first
vehicle, subsequently validating its flight characteristics. DARPA ended its program in 2006 where then the Air
Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) picked up the program, going on to build the OTVs.
Boeing serves as the prime contractor for the building of the X-37B OTVs, two of which have been built thus far.
OTV-1 launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop an Atlas V booster on 22 April, 2010, and orbited
Earth for a little over 224 days before landing itself autonomously at Vandenberg AFB on 3 December. The OTV
is a little over 29 feet long with a 24 foot wingspan and stands at 9.5 feet tall. The craft also has a cargo bay with
doors that can open while in space, similar to that of a space shuttle.
Officially, the OTV is a test bed for various technologies such as navigation and various other guidance systems, as
well as physical structures such as reusable insulation to support re-entry. Another item listed as being tested is
autonomous orbital flight. This means that the X-37B can be launched and once in orbit conduct a preplanned
mission without operation intervention and safely land itself once its mission is complete. Given that the X-37B
has been so heavily shrouded in secrecy, it is this last attribute that has garnered a great deal of attention. Many
speculate that payloads have been developed to be used for eavesdropping, either through imagery or signals
collection, which could easily be loaded into the X-37Bs cargo bay depending on the specific needs of a particular
mission. Others view it as a more utilitarian asset much as a ferry to space in support of the International Space
Station or to serve other satellites. Boeing has even discussed an X-37C variant that could carry up to seven
astronauts into space.

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With C/SSgt Ryan Drawver, C/DDRO

With SM Chuck Scheerer, DDRO

A number of scientists are worried about highly caffeinated beverages like Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, and
Full Throttle which are popular among teenagers and young adults. Researchers noted that these drinks
contain high levels of caffeine and warned that certain susceptible people risk dangerous, even lifethreatening effects.
The marketing strategy for energy drinks has been to take the equivalent of three cups of caffeinated coffee
and to add a lot of hip-sounding stuff in order to market it with a hot, modern, trendy push for young people
who want to look cool walking around with a can of Red Bull. Anyone can buy these drinks, even 11 and 12year-old youngsters.
Dr. Kevin A. Clauson, a doctor of pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University in West Palm Beach, Florida is
concerned that the amount of caffeine in energy drinks can be injurious particularly to people with
pre-existing cardiovascular abnormalities, and that the effects of energy drinks when combined with alcohol
can have disastrous consequences. The caffeine and caffeine-like ingredients in these drinks can mask the
perception of inebriation, and that can increase the risk of drunken driving or other dangerous behaviors.
Adding alcohol to energy drinks can be a recipe for disaster. Under the stimulation of energy drinks, people
may think they are sober when they are not. Such was the fate of Donte Stallworth, a wide receiver for the
Cleveland Browns. In March 2009, he killed a pedestrian with his car after drinking multiple shots of tequila
and a Red Bull. Mr. Stallworth said he did not feel intoxicated at the time of the accident.
A 16-ounce can of an energy drink may contain 13 teaspoons of sugar and is equal to the amount of caffeine
found in four or more colas. Caffeine is banned in many sports competitions, and consuming an energy drink
close to an event could disqualify an athlete according to Mr. Tuttle, who works with sports teams and who is
concerned about the effects of energy drinks on athletic performance. For athletes engaged in intense
exercise, the high doses of sugar in energy drinks can impair absorption of fluids.
DO NOT OVERINDULGE IN ENERGY DRINKS. One serving of an energy drink for a healthy person will
probably not get you into trouble, said Dr. Clauson, but dont be a toxic jock!
Www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01brody.html
FIGHT PEER PRESSURE.
A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR EVERY TEE!!!
Updated for 2011, Drug Facts: Shatter the Myths Question and Answer booklet
answers teens most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse.
(http://www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/booklet.php)
Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the
DDR Excellence (DDRx) Activity Guide has been released online for download and
viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP cadet for successfully completing
activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models, avoiding
substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a
drug-free lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be
mailed out to all cadet squadrons before Christmas. Get your copy at http://
www.capmembers.com/ddr!
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With Squadron Safety Officer 1Lt John Ovens, Assistant Safety Officer 2Lt Michael Rhodes,
& Cadet Safety Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks

CAP SAFETY PLEDGE

As a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and
others, and to prevent the loss of or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my
activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our
Missions for America.
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the
safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. Be cautious while driving in adverse weather.
Avoid driving while youre fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather
tasks reduces driving risks.
Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
Never mix radial tires with other tire types.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy, and snowy weather.
Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
Always look and steer where you want to go.
Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
Tips for long-distance winter trips:
Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or before driving in isolated areas. Delay trips when
especially bad weather is expected. If you must leave, let others know your route, destination, and
estimated time of arrival.
Always make sure your vehicle is in peak operating condition.
Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times.
Pack a cellular telephone, blankets, gloves, hats, food, water, and any needed medications in your vehicle,
in addition to your local AAAs telephone number if you are a member.
If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for
rescuers to locate you. Dont try to walk in a severe storm. Its easy to lose sight of your vehicle in
blowing snow and become lost.
Dont over exert yourself if you try to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow.
Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal
distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity, and will
make it easier for rescuers to find you.
Make sure the exhaust pipe isnt clogged with snow, ice, or mud. A blocked exhaust could cause deadly
carbon monoxide gas to leak into the passenger compartment with the engine running.
Use whatever is available to insulate your body from the cold. This could include floor mats, newspapers,
or paper maps.
If possible, run the engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill and to conserve gasoline.
Tips for driving in the snow:
Accelerate and decelerate slowly. It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. Give yourself eight to 10
seconds.
Know your brakes. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads.
If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it. Try not to stop.
Dont stop going up a hill, and dont power up hills.
CAP Safety Beacon Newletter-Winter Driving Tips @ www.AAAExchange.com
The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.

ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.
www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.
In addition to completing Intro to Safety, all members must maintain a current monthly safety status
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What is the Meaning of the Words in The Cadet Oath?

I PLEDGE that
I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program,
and that I will attend meetings regularly,
participate actively in Unit activities,
obey my officers,
wear my uniform properly,
and advance my education and training rapidly
to prepare myself to be of service to
my community, state, and nation.

PLEDGE: A pledge is a promise to seriously and publicly do something. It is a promise in which

you give your word of honor to do what you say you will do.

SERVE FAITHFULLY: To serve faithfully is to carry out your commitment devotedly.

ATTEND REGULARLY: To attend regularly is to go to meetings frequently, not just once in a

while.

PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY: Active participation means that you take part in and contribute to
Squadron activities enthusiastically.

OBEY OFFICERS: To obey your Officers is to do what you are told with the instructions given to
you by those in a position of authority.

WEAR PROPERLY: When the uniform is worn, it should be worn correctly and with pride since
it indicates Civil Air Patrols place as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

ADVANCE RAPIDLY: To advance is to move forward. In this case, it means to study and train
in order to progress quickly through the Achievements in the Cadet Program in order to better
serve the community, state, and nation.

TO BE OF SERVICE: Ultimately, the goal is to be of benefit to society with the skills, abilities,
and knowledge gained through extensive education and training.

LEADERSHIP
The ability to guide and direct the actions of others so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,
sometimes a job that they neither want to do nor know how to do.
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Tales From A Life Traveler

With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer
& C/Captain Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

Clearing the Record

Responding to Hurt
At the Character Development session, there
was a unanimous raising of hands when questioned
Have you ever been hurt by someone?
This
overwhelming response corresponded with the object of
the lesson which was to learn how to respond
appropriately when someone hurts you, and how to
maintain healthy relationships.
After sharing some experiences, all agreed that
they wanted to be able to release the grip of past hurtful
events. They agreed that it was preferable to clear the
record and not hold a grudge.
THE CASE STUDY
In 2001, Mike and Jennifer became Cadets in
CAP. For the first two years, they often joked of their
friendly rivalry in achieving their next rank and
recognition in CAP.
Jennifer had quickly achieved her Mitchell
Award. Keeping up with her, Mike had become Cadet
of the Year in 2003. Then, in 2004, at the beginning of
the new year, Mike was appointed Cadet Commander.
By the time of the Spring Banquet, Mike
recognized that Jennifer was noticeably aloof. It had
become apparent to him tht Jennifers enthusiasm for
participation in CAP activities had waned because she
had not been promoting or attending activities as often
as she did previously.
Jennifer observed Mike taking money from the
snack tDuring the break at the next Leadership Meeting,
Jennifer observed Mike taking money from the snack
till. She mistakenly believed that he was stealing
money which was not true. Mike was just making
change.

C/Capt Hicks

The only way to destroy my enemy is

to make him my friend.
Booker T. Washington
If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty,
give him something to drink.
Jesus Christ, Christian Scriptures
Forget injuries,
never forget kindness.
Confucius

This mistaken observation furthered

Jennifers resentment toward Mike and his leadership
role. Even though Jennifer felt resentment, she did
not like how her friendship with Mike had grown
cold.
THE FAPS ANALYSIS
Cadets and Senior Members discussed the Facts,
Assumptions, Problems, and Solutions of the Case
Study.
FACTS:
1. Mike and Jennifer joined CAP together in 2001.
2. Jennifer achieved her Mitchell Award quickly.
3. Mike was the Cadet of the Year in 2003.
4. Mike became the Cadet Commander in 2004.
5. Jennifer was not promoting, and not attending
activities regularly.
6. ill.
7. Their friendship had grown cold.
ASSUMPTIONS:
1. Mike was stealing.
2. Jennifer is aloof. It appears that she doesnt care
anymore.
3. Mikes success is making Jennifer aloof.
PROBLEMS:
1. How can the rift between the two be solved?
2. Will the Unit be affected by the rift?
3. Who should take the first step to solving the
problem?
SOLUTIONS:
1. The relationship between Mike and Jennifer
should be restored.
2. Their restored relationship will help with the
functioning of the Unit.
During the discussion, all agreed that a
person must examine his or her part in a rift to see if
he or she is contributing to the problem. If the
answer is yes, it is important to correct ones
behavior.
Keeping a grudge against someone is
unhealthy. Forgiveness is a healing act. One must
make a conscious decision to remove the hurt and
keep the person.

Every leader faces times when tough decisions must be made.

That is the time when leaders distinguish themselves by showing who they really are.
Leading others can be very challenging. A leader must have great courage to make difficult decisions.
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For Your Information

In order to set-up an e-Services account:
Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm.
Select the >Members<link.
This will take you to the members section at http://www.capmembers.com/.
On the members page, select the >e-Services<link on the left side of the page.
This link will take you to the e-Services Sign-In webpage where you will establish your account.
Just follow the instructions.
You will have to agree to the OPSEC statement to establish the account.

CAP REQUIRED TRAIIG

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5.

Online Safety BriefingThere is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx
Equal Opportunity Training
https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm
There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.
Operation Risk Management (Safety Courses)
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/safety_training/orm_training.cfm
There are three levels of training. The Basic Course is required. You may study all levels if
you wish. There is a test at the end of each course. The tests are open book so you may want to
download the PDF format for reference during the test.
Aircraft Ground HandlingThere is a test at the end of the video.
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx
Wingrunner Course
Before attending a glider flight, Cadets and Staff must complete a Wingrunner Course.
The online course and exam is at: http://www.soaringsafety.org/school/wingrunner/toc.htm

Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:
1. Go to http://www.capnhq.gov/ Login to eServices
2. Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.
3. Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.
4. Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.
5. Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for
your photo) Click Crop Photo. Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be
submitted to your unit commander for validation.
In Cadet Stuff.org

Leadership 2000 Volume 1

Review Quizzes

To order your BLUES Go to www.capmembers.com/ and sign into Eservices. Go to Cadet Uniform Admin and
open it. (Or go http://www.facebook.com/l/0d821BJQ1bbkwFwS-qZtKtOI-IA;www.capmembers.com.Eservices. Sign in.
The Left hand column has 'Cadet Uniforms'. Open that and have someone measure you for sizes. The
Blues are FREE. You'll need to order a name badge (last name only) and a cap 'device' off Vanguard.
Use this code to save 10%. vg2011news01. You can buy some black dress shoes at Wal-Mart that will
work fine. They say allow 8-12 weeks for delivery
ew CAP eService Module Where Do I Start?: A new module was recently added at the bottom of the left
window in eServices. The title is Where Do I Start? It provides helpful information about becoming pilots/
aircrews, ground team members, on professional development, duty promotions and includes many helpful
links. To access CAP eServices visit https://www.capnhq.gov/
Where can new Cadets go for basic information to get started in CAP?
http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/new_cadet_help/index.cfm
What resource can new Senior Members consult for information about getting started in CAP?
Consult CAPs Great Start Guide for Adults http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/
Great_Start_Guide__lores__cropped_E4FAFED36450E.pdf
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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 64,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air
Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search
and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives this past year. Its
volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug
missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members
play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more
than 26,500 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.
CAP has been performing missions for America for 70 years."
The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.
It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE FLYING EAGLES NEWSLETTER:

1. GIVE A COPY OF THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR.
or
2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO drilanamor@gmail.com.
(If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

EDITOR
EDITOR--IN
IN--CHIEF
Dr. Ilana Mor

Lessen Stress... Rediscover Choice

Experience Empowerment
CAP Senior Officer-Major
Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Character Development Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Testing Control Officer
Emergency Services
Public Information Officer
Mission Staff Assistant

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C# 770-891-8068

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author
Life Coach

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

remain the property of the artist.

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