Civil Air Patrol November 2023
First Orientation Flight for Cadet McAtee of Birchwood Squadron - Photo by Josh McAtee Photo by: Capt. Julie G. Rivera
Greetings Alaska Wing, I would like to thank everyone for coming to our Wing Conference and Banquet last month, and I’m hoping everyone either learned a new skill or was able to improve their own personal and professional development. One of things that has come up from our recent conference is “Why do we hold it everyone year on the first weekend in October?” Well, that is a question that I have been asking for years. We are going to be looking at other options to move the conference to a different time frame. I’m also looking for someone (or someone’s) to organize and plan our next wing conference. If you’re interested in helping with this, please reach out to myself and Lt Col Sammons, our Wing Chief for Staff. As this monthly newsletter is coming out just after Veterans Day, let us keep in mind that Veterans Day is a time of celebration. It’s a time to celebrate the service of all who have worn the uniform. Our uniforms may have been different colors, but we all served under the red, white and blue. Regardless of whether a veteran has or has not been in combat, there is a bond that they all share. Veterans have all practiced the servant leadership that is needed to make a great military work. It is this servant
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leadership that Americans everywhere should acknowledge the service of the millions of men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces since our nation’s founding in 1776. Veterans Day is a perfect time to check on the well-being and needs of our comrades. A simple “How are you?” is your opportunity to Be the One for a veteran who may need to know that someone cares, someone will listen. This holiday season provides us all a great time to reflect on the things we’re thankful for. Personally, I treasure all the opportunities Civil Air Patrol allowed me to experience and the friends, and family, I made over the years. More recently, being appointed as the Alaska Wing Commander and I’m both humbled and thankful. So, during this Thanksgiving holiday I want to wish you all a safe and relaxing time to share with those closest to you. Let’s make sure you plan ahead, stay alert and let’s all come back from the holiday recharged and ready to go. Again, it’s an honor to serve and represent you every day and I thank you all for your service. Happy holidays! Col Derk MacPherson Alaska Wing Commander
Index
Cadet Program
4 - 13
Communication
14 - 15
Aerospace
16 - 17
Emergency Services
18 - 33
Diversity and Inclusion
34 - 35
Wing Staff Emails
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Abbrevations
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Wing Staff
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Squadron/Flight chart
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Wing Available Positions
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Support Alaska CAP
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Tail Section
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Lake Hood Cadet Squadron
The Lake Hood cadet squadron is abuzz with high spirits, and October saw a surge in excitement, particularly during our Halloween-themed fun meeting.
Despite the tempting prospect of trickor-treating, many of our dedicated cadets chose to attend this enjoyable gathering.
Cadet Commander C/1st Lt Halliburton posing for a Picture A Fun meeting in the Lake Hood squadron. Date: 10/31/23 Photographer: C/TSgt Patrick M Johansen
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As the weather undergoes a Please make sure to stay safe and transformation with the arrival of enjoy the upcoming season. fresh snow, I want to emphasize the By: C/TSgt Patrick Johansen importance of safety for everyone.
A lineup of all the cadets who dressed up CAP members: C/1stLt Kai C Halliburton, C/SrA Ezra J Engeberg, C/SMSgt Asher L Engeberg, C/CMSgt Adam McArthur, C/2dLt Grania V Wegemer, C/A1C Liam N Wood, C/CMSgt Keena Bennett, C/CMSgt Mariah R Adler, C/Amn Rowdy Reynoso, Guest Reyna Reynoso, C/Amn Ireland Gordon Selby, Cadet Selby’s brother A Fun meeting in the Lake Hood squadron Date: 10/31/23 Photographer: C/TSgt Patrick M Johansen
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Delta Force Cadet Squadron Thank you to the unit’s FY2024 Cadet Advisory Council selectees: C/MSgt Medlin as Primary Representative and C/Amn Marshall as the Assistant Representative.
cadets’ many questions. Capt Schmidt presented a lesson on conviction, from the Leadership training guide driving some great discussion from the cadets.
Maj Lorenzana coordinated a guest speaker for the squadron this month: On 14 October, members from the squadron supported the NASA/CAP Brigadier General David R. Doran Solar Eclipse Mission. The squadron serves as the Assistant Director conducted synchronized radio ARNG for Aviation, Information and transmission to gauge the effects of the Intelligence at National Guard Bureau solar eclipse on radio communications. in Arlington, Virginia. BG Doran spoke Cadets also measured, recorded, and about his over 30 years of military reported temperature, ambient, wind, service. He also spoke about the and cloud conditions. It was a great growing need for aviation in military learning opportunity and supported operations. Finally, he answered the important research.
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The 5 th Tuesday of the October included some fun activities planned by C/MSgt Medlin including board games and group activities. As we prepare to farewell our Squadron Commander, Capt Kristina Schmidt, we thank her for over 6 years of dedicated service to CAP, over two of those as commander. She navigated the challenges of COVID-19, providing a safe environment for the squadron and maintaining our operational
The unit continues to grow, with several youth guests each week, and one of them planning on joining as soon as she is able. Meetings are held at the Fort Greely Chapel on Tuesday evenings. By: Maj. Lorenzana
capability. We thank her for all her efforts and for her lasting impact on the 027 Delta Force Cadet Squadron. We also prepare to welcome our new commander, Capt Jacob Baugh. A long time CAP member, Capt Baugh will undoubtedly take the squadron to new heights!
C-SrA AJ Gaston and C-Amn Bella Cargel Solar Eclipse
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Birchwood Composite Squadron
First Orientation Flight
you how to fly the airplane. And you will actually get to fly the plane yourself! When I had my first experience with flying an airplane, I thought we would just be up in the air and fly around which is what you do, but there are some steps first to get up in the air.
My first orientation ride was in June. For those of you who don’t know what an orientation flight is, here is what it is. Orientation flight or an “O-ride” is where you get to experience what a normal pilot does in an airplane: how to fly it, what levers to pull, and what buttons to Step 1: With your instructor, you will go push, but only members of CAP with a around the aircraft, checking for any Private Pilot Certificate can fly and teach indents, scrapes, and any other damage
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to the plane, so that when you do get up in the air, it doesn’t cause a disturbance or any failure when flying. Next, you will go around checking lights, gas, and other devices that you will learn about.
Step 3: Now, inside the aircraft, you will turn the fuel pump on, and open the throttle to let the fuel into the engine. Now you’re ready for your orientation flight! Remember to have fun and stay safe.
Step 2: You will get into the aircraft and before starting it, you and your instructor Semper Vigilans, Always Vigilant! will go over what you just went over (checking lights, gas, damage to the by C/SrA Aurora McAtee plane, etc.)
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Kenai Cadets Squadron By: Major Jan Bobek
Every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 Kenai Cadets make Aerospace, Leadership, Safety and Character Development Presentations. Cadets learn how to lead and transform new cadets into caring, capable, responsible human beings. It is amazing to watch how they all progress. It is wonderful for the adults to be part of this process. C/SSgt Zion Henderson presented “Safety on Icy Roads” after a Health Fitness Zone session. It was an excellent topic with the onset of winter weather. Cadets discussed appropriate speeds, driving on icy roads, stopping techniques on ice and vision impartment at night. Every cadet contributed to the lively discussion. Cadet Henderson had a mission and he succeeded.
CONGRAa TULATIONS
Achievement 2: Jon Broussard Zanealexander Sanchez Laif Rothenberger
Achievement 3: Gianna Traugott Eliran Weisser Wright Brothers Noah Cole Fletcher Darr Clayton Greenwald Zion Henderson Hugh Traugott Billy Mitchell Lydia Schwartz
Cadets worked very hard and passed We are very proud of their efforts and many achievements. hard work and diligence. We had a special celebration for all the cadets Curry award: who promoted. A special award came Titus Potvin from National for C/Captain Wyatt Cole. Grace Potvin He earned the Amelia Earhart award. Aiden Quinlan
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CONGRAa TULATIONS
CSSgt Hugh Traugott
CClayton Greenwald
CAmn Lexie Taylor
CSSgt Fletcher Darr
CSSgt Noah Cole
C2dLt Lydia Schwartz
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CSrA Maddy Ries
CSrA Maddy Ries
CSrA Gianna Traugott
CSrA Gianna Traugott
CAmn Aiden Quinlan
CAmn Hadassah Schwartz
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CONGRAa TULATIONS
C/SSgt Zion Henderson
C/2d Lt Luke Hillyer
C/Capt Wyatt Cole
WELCOME New cadets this month are Tru Braun and Judah Henderson. We’re proud to have them in our Squadron.
All cadets are working hard, setting a good example in our community and supporting each other in continuing to practice the Core Values. Cadets
are volunteering in Sterling, Soldotna and Kenai at various craft fairs. They are very busy in our community!
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ALASKA WING COMMUNICATOR Freeman to participate based on her strong record of past participation. EXCELS By Lt Michele Breme Alaska Wing Assistant DC LtCol Kristin Freeman was the top Civil Air Patrol scoring station in the recent Noble Skywave HF radio competition. Noble Skywave is an exercise contest run by the Canadian Armed Forces every year. Its purposes are to increase proficiency in HF communications among the armed forces and auxiliaries in Canada, the US, and its allies, and to “crown the best HF radio operators in the world.” This year’s event ran from 23 October continuously through 25 October, with stations around the world participating. US Army NETCOM contest administrators invited
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Besides scoring as the top CAP HF operator in the contest, Alaska’s Freeman scored 6th highest in the US and 17th highest in the world among the 367 stations who registered. This success was particularly remarkable since partway through the contest, Freeman’s station lost commercial power. While her station was equipped with back-up solar power, her antenna tuner, a critically important element of her system, had not been wired to turn on automatically in the event of a power outage. A timely diagnosis of the problem enabled her to continue operating and competing with only a few hours – and some valuable points - lost.
The contest is scored according to how using different frequencies and operating many contacts each station can make her radio during non-standard hours. with other participating stations, with This hands-on education improves her extra points awarded according to how ability to communicate by HF more far away the contacts are. Besides the US effectively. It also enhances her ability and Canada, Freeman had contacts with to teach others. Iraq, Peru, Uruguay, Latvia, and Australia. Freeman had been unable to assemble a Lt. Col. Freeman has been a CAP member team for this competition, and she thinks and HF communicator since 2010. In her US and global performance would addition to her Alaska Wing duties have been even stronger with multiple she is net manager for the joint Rocky people involved. Her goals for 2024 are Mountain – North Central Region HF net. to assemble a station team including She served as Rocky Mountain Region other CAP members and to be better Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications prepared for loss of commercial power. for 8 years. In addition to her CAP She stated, “My goals in this exercise involvement, Freeman is an Extra level were to do as well as I could, to achieve a Amateur Radio (“HAM”) operator and score that would reflect well on my wing, is active in local search and rescue and to establish contact with the station organizations. She has been a radio at McMurdo Sound in Antarctica.” (She operator for Idaho State OEM, and also clearly accomplished the first, and we involved with RACES and ARES. She is certified as RADO, COML, and COMT. can all wish her success in the second next year.) Beyond excelling, Freeman said she learned a lot about HF radio frequencies and propagation by participating in this international exercise. Already an expert HF planner and operator, Freeman gained valuable experience in
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Rocketry
Lake Hood & Polaris cadets earned their rocketry badge on Veteran’s Day! Thanks to CAP Aerospace Ed Officer Joseph Moon!
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Cadets soar in Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue exercise
By Balinda O’Neal Alaska National Guard Public Affairs
CHUGIAK, Alaska — In a small general aviation airport located on the east shore of the Knik Arm, the Birchwood Composite Squadron became a hub of activity as Civil Air Patrol members converged for a three-day training exercise that took flight Nov. 3 at the Birchwood Airport.
the essential capabilities that CAP stands ready to deploy daily.
“There are three missions in the Civil Air Patrol, and they are all linked together,” said Porter. “First and foremost, we do emergency services, the inland search and rescue for the Air Force, and then to support that we have aerospace education both within our organization and outside outreach The training, a pivotal part of the CAP to the community and then finally wing-wide Search and Rescue Exercise, the cadet program which is building is a quarterly event designed to test aviation leaders of tomorrow.” participants’ skill sets, leadership qualities, and resourcefulness. During the exercise at Birchwood Lt. Col. Brian Porter, Alaska Wing Airport, cadets from the Southcentral director of operations, explained that Region, including Lake Hood Cadet the SAREX brought senior members Squadron and JBER Arcturus, Polaris and cadets from across the state to and Birchwood Composite Squadrons, train together in a virtual and in person showcased their dedication to environment, creating a unique setting readiness as they teamed up for where they could practice and refine ground team skills training.
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For search and rescue teams, the ability to navigate accurately in the vast wilderness could mean the difference between life and death for those in distress. Porter emphasized the importance of having cadets and senior members well-versed in land navigation and proficient in locating distress beacons, on downed aircraft or personal locator beacons used by hikers. “It's also an incredible opportunity for these young people to get their hands dirty with real leadership and real problem solving in the field under austere conditions,” said Porter, sharing that he enjoys teaching these skills to cadets who can apply them in their lives either as pilots or any profession that they might pursue. Participants camped overnight in their shelters at the bivouac area, providing a taste of the harsh conditions they might face during a real mission. This experience not only built resilience but also fostered camaraderie among the participants. Fifteen-year-old Cadet Capt. Rick Benedict, assigned to the Birchwood Composite Squadron, has been with CAP for three years and participated in the exercise as part of the advanced ground team.
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Lt. Long and Winterton Assess the Bridge at Salcha, AK (photo by Lt Long)
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Benedict said that he was not only able to help newer cadets with land navigation and learn how to search for electric signals from downed aircraft but also practice fire-starting techniques and proper fire watch procedures.
and shelter and a good bit about safety.”
The commitment, dedication, and skills demonstrated during the exercise underscored CAP's vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Alaskans. CAP units are charged through their federal charter with aiding in search and rescue, “[The exercise] helps cadets learn how to disaster relief and mitigation, as well as do proper search and rescue techniques,” homeland security. said Benedict. “They are staying out here The CAP is the official auxiliary of the overnight, so they'll learn a lot about fire U.S. Air Force and operates as a federally
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charted nonprofit organization. Beyond their service to the Air Force, CAP members are shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, instilling them with values of teamwork, leadership, and preparedness. In Alaska, CAP is administratively aligned with the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, making them a valuable and accessible resource for the commissioner, Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, during a range of emergencies. In the
event of a federal or state disaster, CAP units and resources can work side-byside members of the Alaska Organized Militia during a coordinated response. “These cadets out here are adding to their skills and experience, all while contributing to CAP's part of the DMVA mission and directly supporting Alaska's aviation community,” said Porter. “These young volunteers are making a real difference.”
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Benedict aspires to leverage his experience with CAP as part of his application into the Air Force Academy. From character development and leadership opportunities to a chance to accrue community service hours, Benedict said that CAP offers a valuable pathway for anyone interested in a range of career options.
or just becoming a pilot or even cyber security is one of the new things that [we] have been implementing recently,” said Benedict. Porter further explained that it takes a whole host of people to be able to launch an aircraft and just like in the Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol has several specialties.
“If they're interested in joining the military “We have pilots, and we have observers
photo by Lt Long
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and scanners who are doing the work in education. Cadets partake in various the air but on the ground, we have ground activities, including leadership training, teams, and we have mission-based staff,” search and rescue missions, and aviationsaid Porter. “Everything ranging from related experiences, all designed to finance officers to public affairs.” prepare them for future roles as leaders within CAP or in diverse careers. CAP provides a comprehensive cadet “I just encourage people to join the Civil program for young people aged 12 Air Patrol,” said Benedict. “It's a lot of fun. to 20, focusing on not just leadership There's a lot of fun things we do here you development but also character know. Tell your friends, tell your family.” building, physical fitness, and aerospace
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C/Capt Benedict Races Against the Clock and the Weather to Get A Fire Going (Photo by Lt Col Porter)
AK-71’s Ground Team Gets Some 4-Legged Support in Sniffing Out a Distress Beacon (Photo by Lt Chura)
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Ground Teams Locate their Target – Another ELT Silenced! (Photo by C/TSgt Burke)
Anchorage Ground Team Evacuates a Simulated Patient to Awaiting Transport (Photo by Lt Col Porter)
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Diversity and Inclusion During October 21, Cadet Johnson, #1Mom, and Diversity and Inclusion Officer Elizabeth Justus, were delivering both adult and children's clothing to various building
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complexes in the community. This activity was carried out thanks to the cooperation of members of the Arcturus squadron and the Alaska Wing.
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Alaska Wing Staff emails Capt Brandon Anderson
brandon.anderson@akwg.cap.gov
ig@akwg.cap.gov
Capt Donald (DJ) Burand
dj.burand@akwg.cap.gov se@akwg.cap.gov
Lt Col Stuart Goering
stuart.goering@akwg.cap.gov
ja@akwg.cap.gov
Capt Samantha (Reux) Stearns
reux.stearns@akwg.cap.gov
gr@akwg.cap.gov
2d Lt Elizabeth Justus Justus elizabeth.justus@akwg.cap.gov Lt Col Stephen Sammons
stephen.sammons@akwg.cap.gov
cs@akwg.cap.gov
Lt Col Brian Porter brian.porter@akwg.cap.gov do@akwg.cap.gov Lt Col Bryan Emerson bryan.emerson@akwg.cap.gov dc@akwg.cap.gov 1st Lt Lynda MacPherson Maj Donald Duff
lynda.macpherson@akwg.cap.gov
ae@akwg.cap.gov
donald.duff@akwg.cap.gov pd@akwg.cap.gov
Capt Karen Padgett karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov cp@akwg.cap.gov 2d Lt Clint Justus clint.justus@akwg.cap.gov lg@akwg.cap.gov Maj Donald Duff
donald.duff@akwg.cap.gov dp@akwg.cap.gov
2d Lt Elizath Justus elizabeth.justus@akwg.cap.gov recruiting@akwg.cap.gov SM Michael Inman michael.inman@akwg.cap.gov lgm@akwg.cap.gov Maj Caleb Newville caleb.newville@akwg.cap.gov it@akwg.cap.gov Capt Terrance (Terry) Aldridge
terry.aldridge@akwg.cap.gov
fm@akwg.cap.gov
2d Lt Clint Justus clint.justus@akwg.cap.gov xp@akwg.cap.gov Maj Kevin Bottjen kevin.bottjen@akwg.cap.gov hc@akwg.cap.gov 1st Lt Mary Stella
mary.stella@akwg.cap.gov ho@akwg.cap.gov
Lt Col Robert Thomas robert.thomas@akwg.cap.gov hs@akwg.cap.gov 1st Lt Mary Stella
mary.stella@akwg.cap.gov da@akwg.cap.gov
Lt Col Bryan Emerson
bryan.emerson@akwg.cap.gov pa@akwg.cap.gov
If you have room, feel free to write your fellow members with questions and comments.
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Within the Civil Air Patrol we use several abbreviations. Let's review them: Commander .................................................... CC
Human Resources (NHQ only) ................HR
Vice Commander ........................................... CV
Information Technology.............................IT
Deputy Commander .................................... CD Deputy Commander for Cadets ...............CDC Deputy Commander for Seniors ..... ........CDS Chief Operating Officer (NHQ only) ... ....COO Chief of Staff .....................................................CS Deputy Chief of Staff ....................... ............DCS
Inspector General ....................................... IG Legal Officer ................................................. JA Logistics ......................................................... LG A/C Maintenance Officer ......................... LGM Supply Officer .............................................. LGS
Command Chief Master Sgt........................CCC
Transportation Officer .............................. LGT
Executive Officer ............................................XO
National Operations Center..................... NOC
First Sergeant ................................................. CCF
Operations .................................................... DO
(Cadet or Composite Squadrons only)
Communications (NHQ only).................. DOK
Administration ................................................DA
Counterdrug ................................................ DOC
Aerospace Education .............................. .....AE
Emergency Services ...................................DOS
Cadet Programs ............................................. CP
Homeland Security .................................... DOH
Chaplain.............................................................HC Communications (Director) .......................DC e-Learning (NHQ only) .................................EL Finance ..............................................................FM Wing Financial Analysts............................... FMA General Counsel (NHQ only) .................... .GC
Operations Training.................................... DOT Standardization & Evaluation ................. DOV Personnel ....................................................... DP Plans and Programs .................................... XP Professional Development ....................... PD
Government Relations Advisor..................GR
Public Affairs .................................................. PA
Government Relations (NHQ only) .........GVR
Safety ................................................................SE
Health Services ...............................................HS
Wing Administrator (NHQ employee) ..WA
Historian .......................................................... HO
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WING VACANCIES Cadet Competition Activity Director (2023 AKWG Competition is scheduled for Virtual Part 1 Sat 25 Nov 2023, In-person Part 2 Sat 2 Dec 2023) CAC (Cadet Advisory Council) Senior Member Advisor (virtual meetings 2-3 times/month year-round) Encampment Commander (2024 AKWG Encampment is scheduled for 13-22 June 2024) Glider Flight Academy Activity Director (2024 AKWG Glider Academy is tentatively scheduled for 24 May-2 June 2024) Powered Flight Academy (Distributed) Activity Director (need not be a pilot!) (2024 AKWG/ National Powered Flight Academy takes place in instructors' and/or cadet students' home towns on their own schedule roughly 1 Mar -31 May 2024)
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Character Development Instructor • The Character Development Instructors are part of the CAP Chaplain Corps but have different qualifications and responsibilities than chaplains. • Complete training requirements for character development instructors. • Present character development lessons for cadets in the absence of a Chaplain.
Assistant Public Affairs Officer - Public Relations, Digital Engagement and Creative Services • Works with Public Affairs Officer to provide oversight across AKWG units and staff to ensure a CAP-compliant and active social media presence. • Provides units and staff education. • Training to develop and sustain relevant social media activities. • Advises the commander, staff and members as required on CAP social media policy.
Wing NCO Advisor • Participate in the decision-making process, as appropriate, on technical, operational and organizational issues. • Work closely with their wing’s command NCO. • Perform other duties as directed by the wing commander. • Encourage NCO mentorship of cadets and junior officer CAP members.
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Development Officer • Directs and coordinates overall planning activities. • Develop plans for and monitor the overall implementation of special projects/programs as directed by commander/headquarters. • Plan and coordinate region, wing or group conferences. • Interpret laws, policy statements, directives, regulations, and other communications received from higher headquarters and integrate their requirements and guidance into plans and programs. • Assist in the development of operational plans and programs when requested.
Wing Command NCO • Participate in the decision-making process, as appropriate, on technical, operational and organizational issues. • Advise the Wing Commander for dress and personal appearance items affecting CAP members and specifically NCOs. • Serve as a representative of the Wing Commander. • Serves on award and recognition selection committees.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES, REFER TO CAPP 30-1
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Support Alaska CAP Cadets through Pick.Click.Give. Through Pick.Click.Give, Alaskans can choose to give a portion (or all) of their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to charity. Thanks to generous donors from all over the state, Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs has used donations to support critical mission activities, including aerospace (and other STEM) education, emergency services, and cadet programs. When filling out your PFD application, please consider making a difference by contributing to the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs (just “Search Organizaitons” for the name “Civil”) Please forward this newsletter to your Alaskan neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family who may like to see what Civil Air Patrol does in Alaska and may like show their appreciation for the great work Civil Air Patrol does.
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Helpful Links: PFD Application Information: https://pfd.alaska.gov/ Pick.Click.Give General Information: https://www.pickclickgive.org/ Pick.Click.Give listing for Alaska Wing (AKWG) Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Programs: https://www.pickclickgive.org/index.cfm/pfdorgs.info/Civil-AirPatrol-AKWG-Cadet-Programs Very Respectfully, Capt. Karen L. Padgett Alaska Wing Director of Cadet Programs Squadron Commander, Lake Hood Cadet Squadron, Anchorage, AK Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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As you saw in this month’s articles, winter’s arrival is reflected in our member’s recent activities. We participated in a coat drive, safety briefing about the hazards of icy roads, scientific data gathering of a solar eclipse while bundled up, SAREX that included sleeping in the cold-weather shelter we just built, Halloween costume squadron meeting, book review about what can go wrong in the air and holidays that reminded us to be thankful and to give back. Enjoy the holiday season and be safe. Capt. Julie G. Rivera, CAP Co-Editor Alaska Wing PAO Assistant 617596@AKWG.CAP.GOV 1 (787)424-0560
https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaCAP Lt Col Bryan Emerson, CAP Publisher and Editor Alaska Wing PAO, DC BRYAN.EMERSON@AKWG.CAP.GOV 1 (907) 795-5586 cell
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