April 2006 - Vol.

34

THE KEYSTONE WING SLIP

PENNSYLVANIA WING
CIVIL AIR PATROL
CALLED UPON TO
SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN

Photo credits for this article;

Cadet Glenn Koehler
THE PENNSYLVANIA WING CIVIL AIR PATROL

“Oh, say can you see, it’s Squadron 603!”

On Monday, March 19th, 2007, Squadron 603 was repre-

sented at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, the birthplace
of our National Anthem. Senior Member Lt Paul Pfingstl,
C/CMSgt Sergeant Paul Pfingstl and Paul’s sister Rebecca
were given the honor of raising our Nation’s Stars and Stripes
that morning above this historic fort.
Fort McHenry is well known for being the guardian of the
city of Baltimore during the War of 1812. On the fateful
morning of September 13th, 1814, the harbor was blockaded
by British ships which then proceeded to assault Ft. McHenry
with congrieve rockets and exploding cannon shells. During
the spectacular British bombardment of the fort, Mr. Francis
Scott Key, a captive American lawyer, observed the attack
from his confines on a British warship and penned a poem
which eventually became our National Anthem - The Star
Spangled Banner. The American flag that flew the morning
following the battle was 40 feet X 35 feet and had 15 stars
and 15 stripes. The proclaimed reason the flag was so large
according to the fort’s commander, Major Armistead, was so
that the British would have no trouble seeing it from across
the ocean in London, England! The flag that flew during the
battle was a smaller 25 foot flag that was used when the
weather was bad and would not over-stress and snap the flag
staff. The smaller version is the flag being hoisted by
Squadron 603’s C/CMSgt Paul Pfingstl in the photos because
of inclement weather that morning. It was a joyful occasion
none the less for the Pfingstl’s and just as Francis Scott Key
was so proud to have seen it back then “through the rocket’s
red glare.”

Article and photos by: Lt Paul Pfingstl,

Historian for Golden Triangle Composite Squadron 603.
 THE KEYSTONE WING SLIP
April 2007
Official Magazine of
Pennsylvania Wing
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Missing Person Last Seen on February 25, 2007 by Passing Motorist
John R. Orbach, left Evan’s Roadhouse Bar/Restaurant at approximately, 11:00 PM FEATURED
on foot on February 24, 2007. He was last seen at 1:00 AM on February 25, 2007 by a STORIES
passing motorist who was driving by on St John’s Road.
Mr. Orbach was known to have extensive knowledge of the surrounding terrain and
had been known to walk alone at night to his home via all the routes, which included
trails and cross-country. Unfortunately, on this night, Mr. Orbach was heavily inebriat-
ed when he left the Evan’s Roadhouse establishment.
To date, he has not been found but Chief Charles Altmiller from the Butler
Township Police Department said “I keep in touch with the family and usually on a
daily basis, something is being done to try and locate him.
CAP was called upon to help search for missing John R. Orbach on Saturday,
February 28. Major Bret Stemrich served as CAP’s ground branch director for the mis- CAP SEARCHES
sion. The search was conducted along Orbach’s known cross-country routes of travel. FOR MISSING
“Even though we were restricted to using a small team in the course of 6 sorties, the PERSON IN
CAP members covered 881 acres of woodland. I was pleased by their efforts and can- DRUMS, PA.
not be more proud of their determination, skill and dedication to their duties,” said (page 1 & 6)
Major Stemrich. A CAP aircraft, (C-182) was used to evaluate the terrain and to con-
duct an air search. A hilly, wooded and snow covered area was searched, but with dete- Northeast
riating weather, there was unfortunately “no find”. On Saturday, March 3, the Butler Pennsylvania’s
Towhship Police Department organized a large civilian assisted search. Cadet of the Year
“When the Civil Air Patrol arrived I felt that I could not of had better assistance. (page 3)
The men and women of the Civil Air Patrol took control of the situation, in a very pro-
fessional manner. I felt confident that the areas searched by them were done and Squadron 307
searched correctly. Some of the areas were extremely difficult to negotiate, however Supports “Military
(Story continued on Page 6) Mothers & Friends”
(pages 4 & 5)

National’s Public
Affairs Specialist
Interviews PA
Cadet
(page 7)

A Big Welcome to
PA Wing’s
Newest Employee
(page 12)

Over 300 volunteers gathered on

site to help with the search.
 2 FROM THE COMMANDER’S OFFICE
COLONEL M. ALLEN APPLEBAUM
Commander
Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
USAF Auxiliary
Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, Pennsylvania 17003

To : The PAWG

Western PAWG is burning up the phone wires over the rumor that the Group 1 is being split! The Group is
being split and will be effective 21 April 2007. New commanders will be announced at that time. I can tell you
that the north and south boundary will be Pennsylvania Route 422. The east and west will stay the same. There
will be 7 units in the North and 12 units in the south.
I have asked Lt Col Ron Tuman to come to the Wing staff at the time of the split. He has been in com-
mand of Group 1 for almost as long as I have been the Wing CC. He has served well in this capacity and is one of
the senior Group Commanders in the Wing. I want to take a moment and thank him and the Group 1 staff for the
support they have demonstrated on behalf of CAP and the PAWG.
Group 2 should not be surprised if a change should occur in Central, PA, upon completion of the change in
Group 1 and Group 5. We will be taking a serious look at the idea behind a change in the central area.
These changes were planned as far back as 1990 during my first term as the Wing Commander. The three
Group theory, was only a stop gap measure till the six or nine group split could be put into place. The smaller
units will make the operation of the organization more effective.
The nine group split will not occur on my watch, though it would be a great deal easier to manage. With
the advent of the school Group, there would be 10 groups in the PAWG. Your cooperation is appreciated in this
effort. Putting these new Groups in place will allow the new commanders to settle before I depart, which will aide
in a smoother transition of the new Wing Command.
I look forward to seeing you all at our Wing Conference in September. We will have another super confer-
ence and the “Change of Command” will take place at that time.

Thank you for your continued support,

Very respectfully,

M. Allen Applebaum, Colonel, CAP

Commander
 CADET OF THE YEAR 3

Cadet Second Lieutenant Matthew McHale, of Mount Pocono Composite

Squadron 207, the Northeast Pennsylvania Cadet of the Year 2006

C/2nd Lt Matthew McHale's outward appear-

ance shows his conviction and strong military
bearing. This young man aspires to a military
career, thus he takes what we do in CAP very
seriously. In fact, he is head and shoulders above
the rest: he has completed all his requirements for
GTL with the exception of his age, and now his
goal is to get all cadets GTM trained to be ready
for missions at any time. Until very recently, our
squadron had no trained cadets to be mission
ready. With his undying efforts we now have
most if not all cadets with GES a number ready
for GTM3 certification and a few on their way to
GTM2. Also, he has completed his final tests to
become a private pilot. Cadet McHale has passed
his exam’s (FAA), successfully soloed, and
passed his final check ride. Cadet McHale
embodies CAP completely with his dedication to
search and rescue, his love of aerospace and of
course furthering the cadet programs. This past
summer he participated in a special mission to
build houses and teach carpentry in Cameroon,
Africa, over an 8 week period. Most of the work
will be done by hand under very remote condi-
tions, all part of a Christian relief effort.
Cadet McHale had near perfect attendance for
the entire year only missing meetings during his mission in Africa and is always willing to go above and beyond the
call of duty. Every mission called, he is there. Any training we need to do, he is there. If we had more of his kind,
CAP cadets would be the best there was, and our future for military commitment would be secured. C/2nd Lt
McHale has recently assumed command for the cadets and has implemented a new approach for recruiting. He
received permission from the local school board to set up recruiting events at all the district’s schools. Cadet 2nd Lt
Matthew McHale is committed to expand CAP’s influence in the community.

Mount Pocono Composite Squadron 207

On behalf of all the Keystone Wing Slip readers,Congratulations to Cadet Matthew McHale!

Squadron 1502 Cadets Operate Net Control Station

At 1900 hours every Wednesday, Cadet Ryan Musselman can be found in the Squadron’s radio room. For months
he has been responsible for serving as the Operator In Charge of the Group One net that is held on the Laurel
Mountain Repeater. The net is a vital readiness test of the radio communications capability for the 23 counties we
serve. “Semper Vigilans”, (always vigilant), CAP’s motto, is most displayed by our organization’s communicators.
Keeping the troops in the field in touch with the base and providing the voice of Command is a key part of our
emergency service program. All members are encouraged to become radio qualified and participate in these efforts.
- Lt Col Ed Flick, Deputy Commander for Seniors
4 The 519th Signal Company Says Thank You

Hello!
My name is First Sergeant William F. White and I just wanted to send a quick hello and
say THANKS! for the care package that you sent to the Soldiers in my Company. We are the
519th Signal Company at Camp Virginia, Kuwait. While life can be harsh here sometimes, we
appreciate the touch of home that you and other like you send to us. Your caring and support
mean a great deal to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen (and Women), and Marines here.
Please accept our gratitude and best wishes for what you do on the home-front. I'm
attaching a picture of our unit. The 519th Signal Company is part of the 54th Theater Signal
Battalion which provides communications support to the entire Southwest Asia theater of opera-
tions, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Very Respectfully,
1SG White
 Unit 307 Supports “Military Mothers & Friends” 5

“The Military Mothers and Friends”, ship

approximately 150 huge cases of goodies at
Christmas and Easter to our military personnel.
“I am proud to be a CAP member and to be a
part of this project”, says Second Lieutenant,
Beatrice Gernert of Squadron 307.
The Civil Air Patrol cadets and seniors from
the 307 help to pack the goodie boxes, but unfor-
tunately, this year, they changed the date to pack
the Easter boxes during the time the 307 was
touring the Battleship New Jersey in Camden,
New Jersey. Fortunately, a one of the cadets did
not go along on the tour and he and his family Photos taken in December of 2006, when the Lebanon
were able to help, so at least the CAP was repre- VFW Cadet Squadron 307, helped “The Military
Mothers and Friends” with their Christmas boxes.
sented again.
“The Military Mothers and Friends” have
fund raisers to pay for postage. Most of the con-
tents are donated and what extra is not donated,
they purchase. It costs approximately $2500 for
just the postage - twice a year.
The next fund raiser is a Bingo at Millersville
VFW on April 22nd. Prizes are donated by busi-
nesses and etc. and it is always a great event. If
you know anyone interested in Bingo, please tell
them about it. Bingo starts at 2 p.m. Sunday and
there will be food available for purchase.

A FINAL SALUTE TO
OUR FELLOW COMRADES

Our deepest sympathies go out to the

families and friends of our fellow and for-
mer Civil Air Patrol members, who have
recently passed.
We salute; Parke D. Dicely and Merritt
E. Derr.
 6 CAP SEARCHES FOR MISSING PERSON continued
they made it through. In speaking with another volunteer search chief, he indicated to me, when the CAP goes
through, it is searched,” said Chief Miller. “The assistance I received from the CAP was great,” he continued.
Chief Miller also noted that he was also helped by other search groups and the Pennsylvania State Police in
numerous ways, from their criminal investigators to their forensic science unit and their aircraft. The Luzerne
County Sheriff’s department, with their blood hound, Nana, area businesses and hundreds of volunteers who were
Mr. Orbach’s friends, or a friend of the family, or just good hearted people who live here in northeastern PA. “Thank
all of you and I know now that you are just a phone call away,” said a grateful Chief Miller.
Numerous CAP squadrons participated in this mission. Squadron representation; 307, 203, 239, 904, 207, 807,
805, 401 and 801.
Lieutenant Colonel’s Mike Kindness and Gary Metz, shared the duties of the OIC’s and the flight crew consisted
of Lieutenant Bill Story, Captain Donald Cramer and Captain Richard Baker.

- First Lieutenant, Linda A. Irwin, Editor - Pennsylvania Keystone Wing Slip

Command post with CAP, NESAR, and VRFR command personnel, all working together.

Editor’s Note

Cadet Glenn D. Koehler, Jr., a member of the Quakertown Composite Squadron 904, not only served as a
team member on this mission, but he also had the foresight and presence of mind by taking some of the best
working search and rescue photographs the Keystone Wing Slip has received. Thanks to Cadet Koehler, we are
able to bring this mission story “to life” via his great photos.
"C/2d Lt Koehler has been instrumental at Squadron 904 for documenting squadron events with articles and
pictures over the years. He took an interest in Public Affairs from the beginning and has worked very hard to
maintain our squadron website, providing some amazing picture displays of everything from missions to special
trips to squadron training. As he has mastered his craft of photography, you can see that he really has learned
how to capture the best images that really tell the viewer a story. He has recently been selected to be the Group 4
PAO and has started a new website for that project as well. We are very grateful that he has been willing to share
his time and talent with us as well as others in PAWG. Cadet Koehler's future goals include working profession-
ally with photography, which I have no doubt he will accomplish,” said Captain Heather Sterner, Commander of
Squadron 904.
 PA WING CADET INTERVIEWED BY NATIONAL’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 7

Kimberly Wright Harper, a public affairs specialist for Civil Air

Patrol’s National Headquarters, interviewed Cadets that recently
received flight scholarships.
She has agreed to share with us, this interview she had with one
of our own.

Kimberly Wright Harper: I was wondering if you would mind

answering a few questions regarding you being named as a scholar-
ship recipient for either the AOPA or Spaatz Association flight schol-
arships?
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: Sure thing!
Kimberly Wright Harper: Please discuss your feelings about
receiving the scholarship.
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: At first I was absolutely stunned and C/Lt. Col. Ken Misiak of the Mount
amazed that I had actually received it. I applied for it more than 6 Pocono Composite Squadron 207, finds the
months beforehand. I knew the selection process was tough and many first clue to the next GPS coordinates in a
other outstanding cadets had applied for it as well. It took a minute small film canister during a SAREX
for it to settle in. I was extremely happy and honored. The scholar- training, mission.
ship was really the deciding factor to continue my flight training at a
faster pace, or to mow a hundred or so more lawns to earn the money
for it. (Which I will still be doing) I will be able to teach and motivate the cadets in our squadron to give it their best
as well.
Kimberly Wright Harper: What steps are left in your quest to get a private pilot’s license?
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: I have about 45 hours of flight time. I have soled once in a C-150 and a C-172 during the
PA Wing Powered Flight Encampment. I plan on finishing getting my private pilots license this summer. I still need to
take the written test and the practical flight portion. In the near future, I plan on going on some cross country solos.
Kimberly Wright Harper: How important is flying to you, and what role did Civil Air Patrol play in giving you
“the flying bug”?
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: Flying to me is very important. I love to fly! It just something about it, flying through the
air several thousand feet up. Civil Air Patrol played a major role in giving me the "flying bug". I first joined CAP
because my brother used to be involved in it- I would hear and see all the awesome things he did. As soon as I was
able to I joined and went on my Orientation Flights. At first it was scary but like anything after you practice more and
more it gets easier and you enjoy it more. I had some great mentors in the CAP program too that encouraged and
pushed me to go for flying. Notably, the late Col. Dave Fielding, an aviation enthusiast that loved CAP and inspiring
cadets to fly.
Kimberly Wright Harper: Is aviation or aerospace education something that will play a role in your career plans?
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: Absolutely! I love airplanes and anything to do with aerospace. I am looking at becoming a
corporate professional pilot, an aeronautical engineer, or a Christian Missionary pilot flying in the bush. I plan on
attending LeTourneau University in Texas.
Kimberly Wright Harper: (If applicable) How has the Cadet Program changed your life?
C/Lt Col Ken Misiak: The Cadet Program has changed my life tremendously. When I first joined I was extreme-
ly shy. Five and a half years later I had progressed through every staff position and now have my sights on the Spaatz
Award which I plan on taking in the early spring or summer. Civil Air Patrol has allowed me to do things I have never
dreamed of before: (Flying in a chinook helicopter, and a KC-10, shooting an M16, getting private tours of aviation
facilities, going across the nation on different activities- Cadet Officer School, and International Air Cadet Exchange
this summer to the UK. Most importantly CAP has made me a strong leader that I may be of service to my communi-
ty, state, and nation.
On behalf of the Keystone Wing Slip readers, we congratulate Cadet Misiak on his scholarship.
 8 SQUADRON STORIES
Pittsburgh Area Homeschool Program And CAP Becoming Working Partners

Saturday 17 March 2007 was to have been the start of a two-day combined staff working weekend at Fort
Indiantown Gap, but one last winter snow storm caused cancellation the training. This was not a problem for Golden
Triangle Composite Squadron 603 members heading to the GAP as this allowed more of their members to participate
in the annual Homeschool Seminar at South Hill Bible Chapel, McMurray, PA. At 0600 hrs Saturday morning,
Squadron Commander Maj Bob Frost met members met at 603 headquarters on the 911th ARS, Pittsburgh, to remove
a large amount of snow and ice from the squadron van before safely departing for McMurray, PA.
Lt Suzanne Dicken, 603 Supply Officer and homeschool instructor for her son C/SSgt Sterling Cairns, coordinated
the program with church and local homeschool administrators. Squadron 603 has a large homeschool cadet compo-
nent and used the Saturday forum to better explain our Civil Air Patrol Program to potential cadets and their families.
Plans included the opening ceremony to feature 603’s Color Guard composed of C/Capt Mike Bilz, C/2Lt Andrew
Gracey, C/SSgt Josh Deleuze, C/A1C Jessica, and C/A1C Michael Brown. Following the morning ceremony, a large
number of homeschool vendor booths were set up in the South Hill Bible Chapel gymnasium. Squadron 603’s booth
was well manned by cadets and senior members and was well stocked with fresh recruiting material from the PA Wing
and National Headquarters.
Senior members Maj Glenn Ward, Capt James McCarty, and Lt Bill Ellis worked hand-in-hand with cadets to
explain the various programs and answer questions regarding Civil Air Patrol membership. C/SSgt Ben Cooke,
C/SSgt Sterling Cairns, and C/Amn Eric Allen added their personal experiences to discussions on Aerospace, Moral
Leadership, Emergency Service and Cadet Programs with homeschool parents and students. A special “thank you”
was given to Mrs. Amanda Cowden, C/SSgt Cooke’s mother, and soon to be a new senior member with Squadron 603.
Mrs. Cowden provided much of the recruiting table layout and dozens of fresh baked “goodies” for everyone to enjoy.
At the end of the day, each Squadron 603 member was in agreement that Civil Air Patrol had been well received at
the Homeschool Seminar and that the day had been well spent encouraging the expanded participation of the home-
school program and its students in Civil Air Patrol.

- Story By: Maj Bob Frost - Photos By: Mrs. Amanda Cowden
 WORLD WAR II RE-ENACTMENT 9

We are calling on all Civil Air Patrol members and non members to visit the Reading Municipal
Airport on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of June 2007 to witness a one of a kind history re-enactment.
For the past 17 years, Mid Atlantic Air Museum, (www.maam.org), has held a truly memorable
WW II experience. Where else can you see, hear and yes smell, B-17’s, PBY’s, P-51 Mustang’s
and other vintage aircraft flying over-head. Not to mention, ground displays in different encamp-
ments, featuring Allied, Axis and the Home Front. If you listen closely, you will be able to hear re-
enactors speaking in the native tongue of the character they are representing.
For the past 6 years Civil Air Patrol’s re-enactment Squadron 22, has been an active part of this
event. Each year we try to expand our encampment to inform the patrons about CAP's involvement
during the war years. This year is no different! We will be operating out of a “GP” tent in the
“Home Front” area. As in the past, we will be “a working base of operations” but with a small
twist - we are excited to mention that we will have Bill Schell, CAP National Curator on hand with
Ed Phipps, WW II Coastal Base 2, Rehoboth, Delaware pilot, (93 years young) and Roger Thiel,
CAP Coastal Base Historian. The icing on the cake will be two (YES TWO), Flying 1940 CAP
Coastal Patrol Aircraft!
Mark your calender and set your coordinates for the Reading Municipal Airport, Reading,
Pennsylvania on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd of June 2007.
Look for the CAP blue triangle with red prop flag flying under the Stars and Stripes!
 10 SQUADRON NEWS

SQUADRON 1006 FLY CAP MISSIONS EVERY SATURDAY

- 1Lt Glenn Eric Cuff
The cadets and senior members of Squadron 1006, fly Civil Air Patrol missions every Saturday afternoon.
How can that be? There is only one licensed pilot in the squadron!
The members of Squadron 1006 use the Microsoft Flight Simulators; 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and the newest -
Simulator X.
First Lieutenant Glenn Eric Cuff bought the Microsoft Simulator software to enhance his aerospace education
classes. And enhance it does.
One of the flight simulators is entitled, “Civil Air Patrol Search”. With it, cadets and senior members alike can
fly a Maule 260c aircraft and fly on very difficult simulated missions. With a great deal of concentration and deter-
mination, these missions can be mastered after several sessions.
“This is awesome,” exclaimed Cadet Captain Toya Williamson.
To date, the cadets have logged over 50 combined hours flying on this simulated mission.

LEGISLATIVE SQUADRON NEWS

Congratulations and Welcome - to the new members of the Keystone
Legislative Squadron!
To date fifteen state senators and representatives joined the Pennsylvania
Wing’s Legislative Squadron. These new members joining with charter
members such as Senators Orie, Robbins and Tartaglione, Kasunic,
Greenleaf and White as well as Representatives Grucela, Fairchild,
Solobay, Bastian, Frankel, Gingrich and others in both houses. We appreci-
ate the support received from all members and look forward to working
closely with these new officers. Over the next few weeks, we will be work-
ing to arrange a CAP day at the Capitol and a Squadron meeting to present
Senator Jane Clare Orie receives her
the new members with their membership and promotions. Returning Keystone Legislative Squadron membership
members will be presented with their renewed membership certificate from Group 1, Commander,
cards. Lt Col Ron Tuman,.in August of 2005.
CADET ORIENTATION FLIGHTS 11
 MORE CAP STORIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12

PA CADET TO THE RESCUE

Recently, Squadron 603 members Major Tom Koedel, C/Capt Mike Bilz, and Major Robert Frost, attended the
11th Annual Emergency Responder Forum presented by State Senator Jane Orie in Cranberry Twp, PA. Senator
Orie's opening ceremony began about one-half hour ahead of schedule and was bordering on an almost disaster
when C/Capt Mike Bilz took individual initiative to "save the day" for her. When the Cranberry Township VFW
Post 879 marched to the front of the auditorium and presented the colors, Senator Orie failed to notice that the fea-
tured National Anthem singer had not yet arrive and was not up on stage with her. ( The singer was to have been
Ms. Casey Novak, a student from Lincoln Park School for The Performing Arts - also the school C/Capt Mike Bilz
attends in Midland, PA ). As the state flag was lowered to honor the U.S. Flag, Mike looked around for his
friend Casey to make her appearance, but Casey was nowhere in sight. Mike sprang from his seat at the back of
the auditorium, walked calmly up on stage, had a quiet word with Senator Orie, and then he sang a perfect CAP
rendition of our National Anthem to the forum attendees. Following the anthem and without hesitation, Mike lead
the pledge of allegiance to our flag. He then walked calmly back to his seat as if nothing out of the ordinary had
taken place.
Because of Cadet Bilz CAP leadership training, he was able to this unexpected opportunity. When he knew
something was going wrong, he assessed the situation and without a word to anyone, took immediate action to cor-
rect the situation. Senator Orie spoke to Cadet Bilz following the meeting to thank him and present him with a
gift. Major Koedel and Major Frost were able to talk with her also. They explained the connection with Cadet
Bilz and his school and about Civil Air Patrol and the reason for being at the forum.
The forum was important to the many emergency folks representing Region 13. The guest speakers were:
Mr. James Powers, Col, U.S. Army (retired), Director, PA DHS
Mr. Edward Mann, State Fire Commissioner
Mr. Barry Albertson, President, Ambulance Association of PA
Mr. Robert Full, Chief, Allegheny County Emergency Management. ( also a JRC Task Force member )
Dr. Sam Stebbins, MD MPH, University of Pittsburgh Center. for Public Health, ( another JRC Task
Force member)
And Keynote Speaker: Mr. Glenn Cannon, Director-Response Division DHS/FEMA
- Major Bob Frost, Sq 603
PA WING WELCOMES NEW
WING ADMINISTRATOR

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol recently

announced the employment of Michael Roberds as the
newest member to their employee team.
Mr. Roberds duties fall under the guidelines of
CAP National’s nation-wide employment plan for
Wing Administrators to aid the volunteers and to help
the CAP state level to run smoothly.
A former resident of California, and after com-
pleting a deployment with the National Guard, Mr.
Roberds moved to Pennsylvania in June of 2006. He is
currently a member of the Pennsylvania Army National
Guard. Mr. Roberds lives in Carlisle with his wife
Mary. He enjoys flying as a hobby and was a Senior
Member of the California CAP. “I am looking forward
to joining the PA Wing.” says Mike. If you would like
to contact Mr. Roberds, he can be reached by calling
the Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters at 717-861-2335.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 13
 Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
Headquarters, Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003
www.pawingcap.com
Telephone 717-861-2335 Fax 717-861-2164

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