Offutt Squadron - Apr 2007

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The Official Newsletter of the General Curtis E LeMay Offutt Composite Squadron,Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary

P.O. Box 13402, Offutt Air Force Base, NE 68113

Commander: Lt Col David M. WaiteEditor: 2Lt Angel Waite

NEWSLETTER OF THE GENERAL CURTIS E. LEMAYOFFUTT COMPOSITE SQUADRON

Squadron Phone: 294-4597 E-Mail: [email protected]

Squadron Web Site: http://www.OffuttCAP.org

APRIL 2007

COMMANDERS THOUGHTS

WOW!

As I write this article, it is the day after the wing conference. What can I say except,WOW! We really did well at the awards banquet earning 7 of the 14 awards that could

be won by the unit or its members. See the article later in this edition of the Eagle withmore details.

The biggest prize of the evening was winning the Carl B. Lang Memorial Trophy. This

trophy designated us as the runner up to the squadron of the year. But what is moreimpressive is that this award is selected by the other squadrons within the wing. Meaning

that among our peers we had a really good year. This is the fourth time that the unit has

won this award. The unit previously earned the award in 1959, 1966, and most recentlyin 1995. The traveling trophy is ours to display for the next year at the squadron.

I would be remiss if I did not give credit to our previous commander, Lt Col Darrell

McMillan, who led the squadron for most of the year that this award covers.

Our cadets looked really sharp at the conference as well and won several prizes as part of

the quiz bowl competition. They also seemed to really enjoy the scavenger hunt becauseevery time I saw them they were constantly running around looking for the answers in

every place imaginable around the aircraft.

Keep up the great work, there is a lot more to come!

As always, if you have any concerns our suggestions please let me know.

Dave Waite, Lt Col, CAPCommander
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Nebraska Wing Conference


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The 2007 Nebraska Wing Conference was quite an event for our squadron! Theunit brought home six individual trophies and one unit trophy. This was anincredible feat for the unit.

In addition to the cadets having their own program, they enjoyed the scavengerhunt and the quiz bowl. The adult members attended various seminars put on bythe wing staff.

The 2006 winners from the unit were:

Evelyn Sharp Award Aerospace Officer of the Year 1Lt Ben Starzyk

Phil Svitak Emergency Services Award Cadet David Pingleton

Tex Marymee Emergency Services Award 1Lt Rick Besaw

Public Affairs Officer of the Year 2Lt Angel Waite

Lt Col Harold Brissey Communicator of the Year Captain Chris Coville

Safety Officer of the Year Lt Col Bill Sander

Carl B. Lang Memorial Trophy Unit Selection Offutt Composite Squadron

Good luck to our winners at the North Central Region award boards!

Cadet Programs

Squadron Parents and Cadet Group - Parents and cadets can stay informed ofthe squadron's activities by subscribing the unit's user group on Google. Sign uphere:http://groups.google.com/group/offutt_cadets
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Squadron Leadership School (SLS)to be hosted at Offutt AFB

Mission: The purpose of the Squadron Leadership School is to prepare seniorCAP officers to more effectively fulfill squadron-level corporate duties. This isaccomplished through classes in leadership and technical concepts, and groupactivities.

Who should attend: Those requiring SLS for completion of Level 2. Alsolooking for instructors to teach various parts of SLS!!

Location: The NEWG SLS will be held at the Offutt Composite Squadronlocated on Offutt AFB, 28-29 April 2007.

Uniform: The uniform for daily classroom activities is any CAP Uniform (BDUspreferred) as prescribed in CAPR 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual.

Arrival: Plan to arrive between 0730 and 0815 on 28-Apr-2007. Students shouldreport to building 404. Directions to the unit can be found on our unit web page:www.offuttCAP.org.

Student Registration: Registration will be held until 21-Apr-2007. The SLSbegins 28-Apr-2007. All applications must be received NLT 21 April so thatwe can get you on the base.

Costs: Meals are not provided, however there are places on base to eat. Pleasebring money.

Physical Requirements: The SLS schedule is demanding. If you have specialphysical needs, please advise the SLS director immediately to assist you.

Graduation: Graduation is scheduled for 29-Apr-2007 at 1630. Guests arewelcome to attend the ceremony, please let the SLS director know uponregistering, they will need access the base.

SLS Director: The director of the SLS is:

2dLt Richard BesawPhone: 402-510-2303Email:[email protected]

Graduation Requirements: Participation in all scheduled activities is requiredfor graduation.
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Have your tires exploded?

Many of us may be driving to danger and may not even know it.

Experts say tires that look brand new could actually be several years old and fallapart at any moment. We've all been told what a good tire looks like and feelslike, but checking for deep tread, rotating the tires, andeven replacing them doesn't guarantee they're safe forthe road.

This story from Fox news in Providence, Rhode Island,provides just one example:

Bobby Crane was a teenage boy with big dreams thatall came to a crashing end when the SUV he was

riding in with his brother rolled over. His brother Joey

was at the wheel. Joey heard a loud band and the carbegan to swerve; he lost his struggle to regain control.

According to the police report the cause of the fatal

crash: tread separation on one of the tires a full-size

spare that was put on shortly before the accident a

spare that ended up being 14 years old!!!

Even if a tire looks new, rubber inside the tire breaks down with age. The gluethat holds the belts together hardens, becomes less viable, and can tear apart.Tires age, both in use as well as in storage. In fact, tires that are not used (think

spares or tires setting on the shelf at the dealer) actually age faster. Sourcesdisagree on a tires life expectancy, with times ranging from 4 to 10 years. Afterthat, tires expire and may burst while in use. You have to use your own

judgment.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is studying the problem and conductingtests to find out how tire-aging affects tireperformance. They already say it is undeniable thatrubber tires go downhill, even if they are not beingused. To find out how old your tires are, learn todecipher the code: a series of numbers on the

sidewall that begin with DOT.If the code has 11 numbers and letters,check the last 4 digits. For example, if onesaid 4002 (photo at right), it means the tirewas made in the 40th week of 2002.

If the code only has 10 numbers and letters,check the last 3 digits. For example, if it ends


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in 414, that means the 41st week of either1994 or 1984. Thats probably too old ineither case.

Until test results are available, be mindful when driving on aging tires andcautious when buying new ones. They may have been setting on the shelf and

already be old.PHOTOS FROM THE BEACON INSURANCE COMPANY

Spring Safety

Playground SafetyDid You Know...Falls are the most common cause of playground injuries.Three quarters of the children who die by falling from playground equipment have brain injuries.Checklist for Parents on Playground Safety:

o Check the surface under playground equipment. Avoid asphalt, concrete,grass and soil surfaces. Look for surfaces with shredded mulch, peagravel, crushed stone and other loose surfaces.

o Platforms should only be six feet or less above the ground with guardrails

at least three feet high to prevent falls.o Bars on equipment should be spaced less than three and a half inches

apart or more than nine inches apart to prevent trapping a child's head.o There should be at least six feet of space between play equipment and any

wall or fence.o All concrete anchors on play equipment should be covered, cushioned or

placed below the ground.o Swings should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas

for lighter weights.

Teach Your Child To:

Avoid walking in front of moving swings.

Wait until the swing stops before getting off.

Go feet-first, not head-first, down the sliding board.

Wait until the slide is clear before going down.


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MARCH PROMOTIONS

Doug Tweedtto Captain

Carson Fossto Captain

Kari Starzykto 1st Lt

Rachael SchnitkerCadet SrA

Rachael Morse Cadet SrA

Dan DeeverCadet SrA

Richard McVayCadet SrA

MARCH AWARDS

Doug Tweedt Level 2

MARCH NEW MEMBERS

SM Dennis Witas

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Besaw , Richard R

Gendapodi , Pradeep R

Kea , Brandon L

Tarpey , Brianna L

Yonamine, Akin

FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

21-22 April 2007NEWG Cadet Staff School

4-6 May 2007

Offutt Air Show16-23 June 2007Colorado Wing Encampment

23 June1 JulyMissouri Wing Encampment7-15 July 2007Joint Dakota Wing Encampment

29-30 September 2007NEWG Cadet Programs Officer Course

10 November 2007 NEWG Color Guard Competition


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