Civil Air Patrol October 2023
Photo by: Capt. Julie G. Rivera
Retention Videos I want to encourage VIDEOS! Yes, our digital magazine can accommodate SHORT videos. Right now, I solicit 30-45 second interviews with senior and cadet members that address the following; "Why did you join CAP" or "What do you enjoy about CAP" or "Why do you stay with CAP?" You can film ANY member. Lt Col Bryan Emerson retention video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RZzFn5K6cXY
Please film and send us your video to pa@akwg.cap.gov. Thanks go out to Michele Bremer who visited several squadrons last month to discuss retention.
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Index
Cadet Program
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Emergency Services
20-21
Diversity and Inclusion
22-23
Publics Affairs
24-49
Wing Staff Emails
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Abbrevations
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Squadron/Flight chart
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Wing Staff
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Wing Available Positions
54 - 55
Support Alaska CAP
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Tail Section
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TOK COMPOSITE SQUADRON CADET CHANGE of COMMAND CEREMONY
On 25 September, Tok Composite Squadron (aka 85th COS) conducted a brief Change of Command Ceremony for its Cadet Commander. C/Capt Stephen Briar relinquished command and C/CMSgt Sarah Briar assumed command of the 85th's twelve active cadets. C/Capt Briar transferred to Tok from Severn, Maryland, as a C/A1C and came up through the ranks as the
85th's first Cadet Commander, earning his Mitchell and Earhart awards along the way. C/Capt Briar will become a Senior Member later in October. C/ CMSgt Sarah Briar recently completed the "Super Chief" achievement and is studying diligently for her Mitchell Award. The Deputy Commander for Cadets, Lt Col David Briar, presided over the ceremony.
CHANGE of COMMAND. As C/ Capt Briar ages out of the Cadet program, he relinquishes command at the The Change of Command Ceremony this past 25 Sept. (photo by H. White).
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A New Cadet Commander for the 085th. Accepting Commander of Cadets is now C/CMSgt Sarah Briar. C/CMSgt Briar accepted command on 25 Sept. (photo by H White)
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by Capt. Richard Dennis, PAO Six years ago the Tok Composite Squadron (085th) of Civil Air Patrol received its Charter. That was in June 2017. Capt Harry White was the first commander and remains so today. Years before, Tok had a CAP Squadron, but it had closed. What is the Civil Air Patrol? Civil Air Patrol was chartered on December 1, 1941. That was just one week before Pearl Harbor, the major battle that propelled our nation into WWII. As the war intensified, German submarines found our nations shipping easy pickings along the East Coast. However, when CAP began patrols, those subs were driven off. Throughout the war, CAP patrolled the US coastline radioing in submarine sightings and carrying bombs in their own small aircraft. CAP actually scored one sinking of an enemy submarine along with one other probable. CAP has THREE MISSIONS: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs, and Aerospace Education. All three are being pursued by the Tok Squadron. 1. Emergency Services. Senior members worked several searches coordinated by the US Air Forces’, Rescue Coordination Center (RCC); This includes a USAFs, NORAD Red Flag Mission this past summer. In addition, missions were also flown for the US Weather Service. These were River Watch missions flown on the Tanana and Yukon Rivers, checking for ice dams and
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flooding. 2. Cadets too have been active here in Tok, meeting weekly. Cadets are working to advance their knowledge of aviation, in addition to building skills in leadership, fitness and character development. 3. Aerospace Education is the third mission. It is open essentially to non-members, specifically allowing teachers to join for a very nominal cost. These teachers receive substantial material (STEM kits) and Teacher Orientation Flights . (All at no cost to them.) The success of any organization is often possible only with broader support of other organizations. This is the case with our Squadron. The 085th wishes to thank several local community organizations. The Tok Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol thanks; The Tok Campus of UAF for donating classroom space for meetings and a place to set up a flight simulator, The Tok School, hosting a meeting location for Cadets. The Burnt Paw for an additional meeting place for Senior Members. Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR) for past hanger space for CAP aircraft. The Tok Community in its support of Wreaths Across America, a program that places wreaths at the grave sites of our veterans. The 085th Tok Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol salutes the Tok Community for its support. THANK YOU !
Arcturus Sep/24/2023. Am , On this day we got It was a very nice Act of Kindness from together to give Big Thanks to the the owner “Sunrise Grill Restaurant Restaurant Owners for helping out our “Musli M. and family , C/CMSgt Therrien Cadets to have an extra place for practice C/2dLt Zuber, C/2dLt Justus, SMs 2dLt along with some Senior Members from C. Justus, 2dLt E. Justus , Alaska Wing Arcturus Squadron 1 of the owners let Certifícate Of Appreciation Presented the Alaska Wing Div/ officer Use the to this Amazing people and Sign by Our banquet Room as longest we needed , Wing Commander Col. Kevin McClure .
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September 29, 2023 Charge of Command night , New Arcturus Commander C/2dLt Zuber, and speech for next Rank C/CMSgt Therrien
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Cadet Change if Command and Cadet Squadron Leadership with the squadron Commander Lt Col Jim McCarthy
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Character Development Presented by C/2dLt Justus and C/SSgt. David Maierson, the Class Patience with an Activity with Cadets having fun with patience.
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Promotion night Sep/2023
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Polaris Well Done, Polaris!
Captain Don “DJ” Burand took top
Brigadier
General
Regina
Aye, honors as the Alaska Wing Civil Air
National
Vice
Commander
and Patrol Senior Member of the Year for
Alaska Wing Commander, Colonel his sustained excellence as a leader, Derk MacPherson presented Polaris safety mentor and Airman. leadership with two momentous All the best to DJ and his family as he awards recognizing Polaris members settles in Texas, and as he competes at and their impact across the State – region level and beyond!
Cadet Commander C/CMSgt Dylan Pittsenbargar (joined by Maj Carl Siebe) accepted the plaque and Guidon Streamer designating Polaris as a Quality Cadet Unit!
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At Polaris, our primary focus at each we are deeply committed to preparing meeting is on facilitating the next future leaders in the air and on the generation of aviation leaders. Whether ground. it
involves
character
To fulfill this mission, we
Aerospace
Education, have enthusiastically undertaken the
development,
leadership responsibility of instructing cadets
skills, or Emergency Services training, about flight operations.
Cadet Vanderlugt instructs a class on Aircraft Systems.
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“Air superiority is the future of the US. States to maintain strong airpower military” Cadet Neroda advocates- options to defend our nation and our highlighting the need for the United allies.
WELCOME aboard, C/Amn Tesch C/Amn Johnson C/MSgt Austin It’s great to have you with us.
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Encampment Prep, Polaris cadets took skills, fostering the communication and time to work on their basic volleyball teamwork alongside athletic skills.
“Where you look, …it goes,” Cadet Clerc stated. Cadet Clerc instructs cadet Tesch how to accurately aim a volleyball. Cadets present: C/A1C Clerc, C/Amn Tesch and C/ Amn Johnson
Cadets and Senior Members on a night navigation exercise.
October will prove to be an exciting month for Polaris Senior Members and cadets as we prepare for the November SAREX by packing our gear and heading to the field to
spin up those critical Flight Line and expeditionary Ground Team Skills. See you next month! -Polaris Public Affairs Team CAP AKWG 15
Kenai Every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 Kenai Cadets make Aerospace, Leadership, Safety and Character Development Presentations. The Cadet led presentations are fantastic. C/2nd Lt Luke Hillyer presented the Wingman Course to four new cadets. He gave a presentation that was powerful! New cadets paid attention to his every word. He covered the Core Values: identifying them and explaining the
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meaning of each one in clear words. He explained what a Wingman is at a cadet level and described how to look out for your assigned wingman. He also explained that Safety is an attitude which is important to cadets and the Air Force. What should cadets do when they see a hazard? Cadets need to think ahead to make sure safety is always present.
Cadet 2ndLt Luke Hillyer also described signs of abuse to be aware of and how to report it. The exercises, movie clips, and discussions were powerful. He did more than an excellent job in training new cadets. We are very proud of him. Cadets are in safe hands. Cadet/SMSgt Jonathan Baggett made an excellent Leadership presentation.
He definitely is a strong example of a leader. Our squadron is happy to have him in Alaska. All cadets are working hard, setting a good example in our community and supporting each other in continuing to practice the Core Values.
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Kenai Cadets worked very hard and passed many achievements.
CONGRAa TULATIONS
Curry award Alexis Taylor Hadassah Schwartz Achievement 2 Gianna Traugott Hank Adcox Achievement 3 Fletcher Darr Clayton Greenwald Maddy Ries
Achievement 4 Owen Bell Achievement 7 Jacob Ries Achievement 8 Luke Cole Achievement 9 Lane Hillyer Amelia Earhart Award Wyatt Cole
We are very proud of their efforts and hard work.
WELCOME to our new cadets this month are: Thomas Drake Anthony Landen McGahan Grace Polvin Titus Polvin
Aiden Quinlan Teagun Quinlan Hadassah Vance
Cadet Jonathan Baggett is a transfer from Georgia and Madilyn Gibbins is also new to us but not to the Cadet Program.
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CadetInvest is OPEN!!
Apply NOW for Academic & Flight Scholarships, LIFT/TOP financial assistance, NCSA/NFA activity scholarships and USAFA Prep School thru 15 January https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest
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"Tales from the Skies: My Summer with the Coast Guard in Western Alaska” By Andrew Gecsedi
Ahoy, super squad of the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol, Hope this piece of rambling finds you all in high spirits and your adventure-o-meter going off the charts. Imagine this - yours truly, spent the summer defying gravity, prancing around the Western Alaskan skies, being the Robin to the Coast Guard's Batman for CAP. During this whirlwind of a month, I got to zoom around on over 100 sorties in the super-duper GA8 Airvan . Mother Nature's mood swings in Western Alaska were a test, but they were no match for the cultural wonderland I got to tumble into. Thanks to being based in King Salmon and Bethel, my time was an airborne rollercoaster ride, full of heartstopping thrills and wisdom-filled spills. The GA8 Airvan, with its superhero-like robustness and adaptability, was the perfect sidekick for our missions. Its sturdy build and short takeoff and landing skills made Western Alaska's most rugged, secluded areas feel like a Sunday drive. The weather in Western Alaska kept us on our toes, with more surprises than a
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magician's hat. This area is infamous for its erratic and harsh weather tantrums. Thunderstorms, fog, high winds, and low ceilings were like those uninvited party guests who just don't get the hint. But, these meteorological gatecrashers only made our victories sweeter. Successfully navigating through these weather woes with safety on our minds was a proud salute to our training and the professionalism we CAP pilots possess. But let's not forget the highlight of the show – the mesmerizing native culture. The indigenous folks of Alaska have a culture so vibrant, it could give a box of crayons a complex. I got to witness traditional dances, indigenous artwork, seal hunting, and immerse myself in their history and way of life. We were welcomed with open arms and treated with such genuine hospitality, I felt like a visiting rock star. These flights served not only the Coast Guard's critical missions of oil facility inspections and GRS missions, but also gave me a bird's eye view of Alaska's untamed beauty.
The jaw-dropping landscapes, pristine the wizard who orchestrated this lakes, and winding rivers were like a entire mission. His dedication, passion, postcard come to life. and meticulous planning turned this summer adventure into a journey of a As I look back on my summer, soaring lifetime. Steve, you're a gem, and your in Western Alaska skies with the Coast efforts are deeply appreciated. Guard for the Wing, I'm filled with a sense of achievement and gratitude. A colossal thank you to the Alaska Wing The challenges we overcame, both in Civil Air Patrol for this mind-blowing the sky and on solid ground, only fueled adventure. The invaluable skills and our resolve and deepened our respect memories I've captured will be my for the remarkable work we do. The treasure chest. I encourage you all to chance to soak up the native culture seize every opportunity to explore and learn from the communities we and contribute to the unique missions served was a humbling experience. offered by our Wing. It's through And now, for the man of the hour - Steve opportunities like these we progress Sammons. This summer odyssey would as pilots and become better. not have been possible without Steve. He was the mastermind, the puppeteer,
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Diversity and Inclusion The JBER NDEAM committee had a successful panel & resource event today. Thank you to all of the resource teams, the panelist for taking the time to share with us and everyone that donated and
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helped to make this event possible. We couldn't do this without your support. Representing JBER DEIA By SSgt Alexis Walker
Lunch and learn on this day we are learning more about the unique people with a panel on JBER with different organizations and business and Civil Air Patrol Members from Alaska Wing
- 2Lt Elizabeth Justus, DIversity Officer , Capt. Julie G. Rivera, Public Affairs Officer Assistant , SSgt Alexis Walker USAF , and many others from the Community.
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Alaska Wing Conference 2023 On October 7, 2023, Alaska Wing had its annual conference. Within the activities scheduled for the event, different classes and training were carried out, both for cadets and seniors, within our main programs which are Aerospace Education, Cadet Program and Emergency Services. During the day we had the presence of the National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Regena Aye and Region Commander Col. Virginia M. Nelson. During the night we had the banquet and the awards ceremony. Here we present the photo gallery of the activities during the day
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National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Regena Aye and Region Commander Col. Virginia M. Nelson
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The banquet
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CONGRAa TULATIONS Award
We want to thank each and eve
for their hard wor
Keep going a
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Photo by: Capt. Julie G. Rivera
Winners
ery Alaska Wing cadet and Senior
rk and commitment.
and thank you.
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The 2023 Quality Cadet Unit Awards: Ninth Composite Operations SQDN
1st time Award winner
Kenai Composite SQDN
1st time Award winner
Southeast Composite SQDN
1st time Award winner
Eielson 71st Composite SQDN
1st time Award winner
Birchwood Composite SQDN
2nd Consecutive Award
Kodiak Island Composite SQDN
2nd Consecutive Award
17th Composite SQDN
2nd Consecutive Award
3rd Consecutive Award
Delta Force Cadet SQDN
4th Consecutive Award
Lake Hood Cadet SQDN
5th Consecutive SQDN
Anchorage Polaris Composite SQDN
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Senior Member of the Year Cadet of the Year
Capt. Donald J. Burand II
C/Lt Col Alan Padgett
C/Capt Rick Benedict
Cadet Junior Officer of the Year
AFSA Outstanding Cadet NCO of the Year
C/CMSgt Lydia Ori
AFA-AE Cadet of the Year
C/Capt Thomas E Weisensel
Keith Riddle Aircrew Member of the Year Meritorious Service Award
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TFO Ryan A Padgett
Lt Col Albert Senese
The following AKWG personnel are hereby nominated for the Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing) for their contributions to 2023 Joint USCG-CAP Operation ARCTIC SHIELD Lt Col Stephen D Sammons II Capt Joel M Thomas Maj James E Gibertoni Capt Alonzo H Kelly Maj Martin C Krebs Capt Eric S Mutehart Maj Benjamin C Padgett 1st Lt Andrew T Gecsedi Maj Carl F Siebe SM Joshua A Fish TFO Ryan A Padgett SM Michael R Inman
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2023 AKWG Summer Encampment Awards The following seniors are hereby nominated for the Encampment Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing): Maj John Bittle (Training Officer) Maj Jan Bobek (Finance Officer) Capt Elizabeth Bratton (Training Officer) Lt Col Bryan Emerson (Public Affairs Officer) 2dLt Jeremy Engeberg (Transportation) 1stLt Ethan Hubbard (Training Officer) 2d Lt Elizabeth Justus (Diversity Officer & Logistics Support) 2d Lt Timothy Long (Training Officer) 2d Lt Joseph Moon (Commandant of Cadets) Capt Stuart Moon (TXWG-Training Officer) 1stLt Pamela Moon (TXWG-Health Services Officer) Maj Benjamin Padgett (Registrar) Capt Karen Padgett (Safety Officer) SM Christa Pittsenbargar (Training Officer) Lt Col Stephen Sammons (Chief Training Officer) Capt Wendy Sanders (Training Officer & Health Services Officer) Capt Eric Wiseman (Chaplain)
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The following cadets are hereby nominated for the Encampment Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing): C/Capt Madeline Anderson (Advanced Training Flight Commander) C/Capt Mitchell Anderson (Standardization & Evaluation) C/Capt Rachel Anderson (Honor Flight Commander) C/Capt Thomas Clifton (Logistics Officer In Charge) C/1stLt Kai Halliburton (Honor Deputy Flight Commander) C/Lt Col Katarina Lukic (Deputy Commander for Operations) C/Capt Sigge Mellerstig (Administrative Officer In Charge) C/Lt Col Alan Padgett (Cadet Commander) C/CMSgt Dylan Pittsenbargar (Public Affairs Officer In Charge) C/Lt Col Michael Porter (Deputy Commander for Support)
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The following cadets are hereby nominated for the Encampment Achievement Award (Wing): C/1stLt Rick “Reagan” Benedict (Standardization & Evaluation) C/CMSgt Keena Bennett (Administrative NCO) C/CMSgt Dominic Brunelle (C Flight Sergeant) C/2dLt Liam Connolly (Standardization & Evaluation) C/1stLt Elijah Goins (Advanced Training Flight Deputy Commander) C/SrA Orion Jensen (Public Affairs Airman) C/CMSgt Adam McArthur (Logistics NCO) C/SMSgt Michael Michaud (Logistics NCO) C/2dLt Taylor Moehring (C Flight Commander) C/CMSgt Theodore Neroda (Public Affairs NCO) C/SMSgt Alora Tolbert-Nielsen (Public Affairs NCO) C/CMSgt Lydia Ori (A Flight Sergeant) C/CMSgt Dylan Pittsenbargar (Flight Commander) C/CMSgt Caden Redford (Logistics NCO) C/CMSgt Lydia Schwartz (Logistics NCO) C/2d Lt Andrew Smoot (Morale & Welfare Officer) C/CMSgt Paul Smoot (Standardization & Evaluation) C/2dLt Benjamin Walkup (Safety Officer) C/CMSgt Grania Wegemer (A Flight Commander) C/Capt Thomas Weisensel (Public Affairs Officer)
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Commander’s Commendation and Achievement Awards In Support of NHQ’s Operation PULSE LIFT The following Senior Members and Cadets are hereby nominated for the Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing): 1st Lt Kisser, K C/SMSgt Therrien, K C/SSgt Benjamin, T The following Senior Members and Cadets are hereby nominated for the Achievement Award (Wing): SM Andrews, Rodd A SM Russell, E C/CMSgt Redford, C C/Amn Andrews, N C/Lt Col Porter, M
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Nomination for Commander’s Commendation and Achievement Awards The following members are hereby nominated for the Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing): Lt Col Thomas Palmer (Activity Director) Maj Andrew Coykendall (Air Boss) Lt Col Edward Daly (Chief CFI-G) Capt Alonzo Kelly (CFI-G) Lt Col Donald Burand (CFI-G) Capt Brett Kollar (OHWG, Tow) Lt Col Mark Farley (NHWG, CFI-G) Capt Kristina Schmidt (Logistics) Lt Col James McCarthy (CFI-G) 1stLt Donn Castonguay (CTWG, Tow) Lt Col John Western (Tow Pilot) 2dLt Rick Benedict (Support) Maj Ute Kaden (CFI-G) 2dLt Uve Hoffman (Support) Maj Benjamin Padgett (Tow Pilot) SM Heather Parker (Support) SM Chad Coppin (Support)
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The following cadet members are hereby nominated for the Commander’s Commendation Award (Wing): C/Lt Col Madeline Anderson, (Advanced Student, Crew Chief ) C/Capt Mitchell Anderson, (Cadet Staff ) C/Capt Rachel Anderson, (Distinguished Graduate) C/Capt Thomas Clifton, (Cadet Staff ) C/2dLt Kai Halliburton, (Advanced Student) C/2dLt Ben Vanderlugt, (Initial Solo, Warrior Cadet) The following members are hereby nominated for the Achievement Award (Wing): C/CMSgt John Nathan Richard Burley (Academic Award) C/CMSgt Keena L Bennett (Warrior Cadet) C/CMSgt Ava G Coppin (Warrior Cadet) C/CMSgt Alexis Louise Juergens (Warrior Cadet)
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CAP at the MAT-SUE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO by Capt Richard Dennis, PAO
This year the Alaska Wing attended and set up a display at the 15th MatSue Emergency Preparedness Expo. The Expo was held in Wasilla at the Menard Center on September 30th. There along with a number of other organizations the Alaska Wing set up a display advancing the need to be
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prepared for an emergency. Should anyone be involved in an aviation accident, what gear would they want to have along? Recall that book, 81 Days Below Zero? This is the WWII story of a B24 crash West of Eagle, Alaska on 21 December.
One crewman survived. How was that possible? Two other aviation accidents were featured at that CAP display at the Expo. One tri-fold designed for CAP entitled, ALASKA SURVIVAL KITS, was distributed. That document shares the State of Alaska, Aviation Kit
rack cards made available by Nation were volunteers besides myself. Thank You, Lt Col Bryan Emerson, 2Lt Elizabeth Justus, Capt. Julie G. Rivera, and C/2Lt Ryan Justus.
requirements. Those requirements are spelled out in State Statute. Attending this year was an estimated 1,800 to 2,000 people. Handing out the ALASKA SURVIVAL KIT tri-fold, along with membership
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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
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
lynda.macpherson@akwg.cap.gov
ae@akwg.cap.gov
Maj Donald Duff 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 Commander AK-93 Lake Hood • Leads senior members and cadets in accomplishing the CAP ES, AE and cadet programs. • Provides leadership and oversight to staff in executing weekly meetings. • Responsible for compliance with CAP policy, guidance and operating procedures. • Reports to the AKWG Commander. 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) CAP AKWG 53
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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Thanks to all who participated in the which AKWG members participated, annual Wing Conference and related among many others, some of which we activities earlier this month. Some of the highlighted in this month's digital issue. exciting and diverse activities we enjoyed The annual conference also means that included hearing General Aye discuss the we are in the final weeks of preparing vision for CAP's future, working toward a for winter - installing studded tires on Cadet specialty track Technician rating our vehicles, taking our float planes out with Capt Padgett and her staff, receiving of the water, checking our stores of food new Motorola APX vhf radios in squadron and fuel, and pulling out the bunny boots vehicles, feeling proud of the many and insulated overalls. As they say, there awards received at the evening banquet, is no such thing as bad weather, just bad sharing individual stories from the many clothing. Stay warm and be safe! missions, exercises and simulations in Lt Col Bryan Emerson, CAP Publisher and Editor Alaska Wing PAO, DC
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