Southeast Squadron - Jan 2011

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The Water RudderThe Official Newsletter of the Civil Air Patrols Southeast Composite Squadron

Juneau, Alaska

For further information contact 2nd Lt Dan Holt, Public Affairs Officer at: [email protected]

January 2011 - Winter Issue

Commanders Corner:

Capt. Bob GoetzWell it would seem that November and December have flown by,

2010 is now behind us, and 2011 has begun. Late fall was a busy

time, and I dont anticipate this next year will be any calmer. We

were blessed with some wonderful clear skies in December,

though not much avgas seems to have been burned. Perhaps wewere all just too busy recovering from Thanksgiving and

preparing for the Christmas season.

Somewhere in the midst of all the hustle and bustle we managedto prepare for and celebrate our 2010 Squadron Awards Banquet.

Captain Melissa Bert (USCG Sector Juneau, Commander) andCaptain Andy Her Coykendall (CAP Baranof Squadron,

Deputy Commander) were our honored guests and speakers for the evening. Governor

Sean Parnell proclaimed the week of our banquet Civil Air Patrol Week to honorCAPs service to residents of the State of Alaska, but unfortunately was unable to join us.

Rob MacDonald walked away with this years coveted Stick Piggy award for the mostTotal Flight Time, while Martha DeFreest took the Mission Observer honors. And who

could forget the look on Jean Sztuks face when the cadets gave her their Golden

Spoon award, thanking her for all the meals she prepares for them week after week.

Speaking of cadets, all of you did a superior job again; every word I heard about your

presence and conduct was admirable. We had a full house, and had a wonderful time.

This years banquet would not have been possible without all the time and labor put in by

Derron Peterson. The food and atmosphere were great, and all I had to do was make a

few command decisions; Derron took care of all the details. Id also like to thankDerrons wife Kristina, who graciously jumped in to help with dinner receipts at the door.

And last but certainly not least, a special thank you to the staff and management of theHangar on the Wharf for superb food and service. Please take the time to read all the

details in this editions banquet article.

Rob and I, along with Cadets Kiefer and Buzard, flew up to Haines to meet with some of

the town folk interested in starting up a new Composite Squadron. The meeting was very

productive; we discussed their vision for the squadron, some organizational options,squadron responsibilities, and even signed up several members. Their current goal is to

focus on establishing a fully trained and certified CAP ground team, along with providing

aerospace and aircrew training. It will be great to have more CAP resources close toHaines and Skagway.

Col. Palmer just notified me that Wing will be standing up Haines as a Flight under ourJuneau Squadron, at least until they can reach a stable squadron membership level.

Photo by Cadet Holt


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January 2011-Winter Issue Page 3 of15

The Quarterly Newsletter of the Southeast Composite Squadron - Juneau, Alaska

As we look forward into 2011

Please dont forget that our meeting days and times have changed. Effective January 1st

we have moved to the following schedule:

1st

Monday - Evening, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (General Squadron Business)3

rdSaturday - Morning, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Training/Mission Focus)

Each meeting will include a safety topic to help us maintain healthy safety awareness.

As we all know, our country is facing a staggering debt, and some pretty serious financial

challenges. All Federal Agencies are operating under a continuing resolution, and a final2011 budget is not likely to occur anytime soon. Since most of our training funds come

through the US Air Force, we should anticipate both a reduced training budget, and a

delay in seeing the training funds arrive at the Squadron. Further adding to our dilemmais the likelihood that gas prices will raise another dollar or two, and we all know what

that means to avgas. If we want to keep training and flying at the levels we need to stay

proficient, we will need to be looking beyond the Air Force for funding opportunities.

We have some pretty creative folks in the Squadron. Im sure we can come up with some

very clever solutions.Col. Palmer will be in Juneau at least two times this year visiting with our legislators. He

will be here February 13th

thru the 14th

, and returning around March 17th

. He has asked

that we join him for a special Squadron Meeting on the 13th

, and he may have some freetime to meet one on one with those who would like.

December 1, 2011 will mark the 70thanniversary of the Civil Air Patrol. Im sure thefolks at NHQ have some big plans in mind. Lets start thinking and preparing now for

how our Squadron, and perhaps our State, wants to celebrate this event. Hey, maybe wecould hold our banquet in the Governors mansion. Anyone want to take up thechallenge?

Our CAP Core Values represent who we are. As we put them into practice consider thefollowing thoughts. Do they represent our core values? Which ones?

If you

Dont know what you aredoing, dont do it;

Havent been trained, ask someone to teach you;

Are going to be late, let someone know;

Open it, close it;

Use it, replace it;

See its dirty, clean it;

Notice its full, empty it;

Make a mess, clean it up;Turn it on, turn it off;

Break it, tell someone;

Etc, etc, etc

Lastly, there are some great training opportunities available, see the list in this edition.

Review your CAP development goals, talk with your mentor, check your schedule, and

get onboard with one of them.


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Some Late breaking newsfrom this months Wing Staff Meeting on Monday 10 Jan 2011:

Mike Bills, Commander Sitka (Baranof) Squadron, informed us on the call that the

Mayor of Hoonah is very interested in standing up a Cadet Squadron. For those notaware of it, Hoonah has a very active group of young people quite interested in aerospace

and science; partly due to one of their science teachers.

So, as you can see, it looks like we will all have many more interesting opportunities to

work together and serve our growing Southeast CAP partners, along with our localcommunities.

Thank you for a great year!Bob Goetz

PICTURE OF A BUSY MAN WITH HIS HELPER

In the hurry and scurry of the busy holiday season, Commander Bob Goetz and wifeSheila took time out to visit a couple of CAP members.

CHINA MOVING TOWARD DEPLOYING ANTI-CARRIER MISSILE.

Lt. Col. Steve SztukMaintenance Officer

Sometimes, if you keep current on world news, you will see China, as of today, has a

missile that will go 10 times the speed of sound. Think of our Cadets going out into the

future and what this may hold for them. Happy holidays to our brothers & sisters in theArmed Forces and Homeland Security.


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ANNUAL SQUADRON AWARDS BANQUET

The following is from an article in the Juneau Empire; submitted by Maj. Jean Sztuk,

Assistant Squadron Public Affairs Officer. Additional details were added for this article.

Cadet Etheridge receives Cadet NCO of the Year Brent Fischer (right) receives a Commanders

from USCG Sector Juneau Captain Melissa Bert. Commendation from Squadron Cmdr Bob Goetz.

Photo by 2Lt Dan Holt, PAO Photo by 2Lt Dan Holt, PAO

JUNEAU, Alaska --- The Juneau Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol held

its Annual Awards Banquet on December 4Th

at the Hangar on the Wharf Ballroom.

Distinguished guest speakers were U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneaus Captain MelissaBert, and CAP Baranof Composite Squadrons Deputy Commander Andy Coykendall.

The colors were presented by the CAP Cadet Honor Guard. This years banquet includeda Cadet Change of Command ceremony, where Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Chatham Holt was

installed as the new Cadet Commander.

Formed on December 1, 1941, just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, theCivil Air Patrol celebrated 69 years of service this year. The Alaska Wing was created in

1948, and today has 759 senior and 224 cadet volunteers. On November 26th

Governor

Sean Parnell proclaimed November 28 thru December 4, 2010 as Civil Air Patrol Weekin Alaska, to honor the volunteer service the Civil Air Patrol provides to the citizens of

Alaska and the United States of America.

Civil Air Patrol awards are given to honor those who serve. Its members are a

core of volunteer professionals who donate their time and resources to the organization

and are dedicated to service of their community. While members do not receive monetaryrewards, they do receive recognition from their peers; along with Squadron, Wing, and

National command staff.

This year the cadets created a special Golden Spoon award for Major JeanSztuk to thank her for all the meals she tirelessly prepares for them each week. Deputy

Commander Rob MacDonald also presented a special Plaque to Lt. Col. Jeff DeFreestcommemorating the efforts of former Southeast Squadron Cadet Commander Steven

Bates which led to the creation of a new Homeland Security Ribbon.


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Juneau CAP award recipients this year included:

COMMANDERS COMMENDATION Senior Member Brent Fischer

Cadet Chatham Holt

CAP OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Captain Robert MacDonald

Captain Karl Marx

Captain Lisa Marx

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Cadet Tecumseh Steckel

Cadet Matt Abrams

Cadet Kevin Burgess

SENIOR AIRMAN AWARD --Cadet Justin Hatch

CADET NCO OF THE YEAR Cadet Alexander Etheridge

CADET OF THE YEAR Cadet Chatham HoltSENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR Major Jean Sztuk

YEAGER AEROSPACE Senior Member Brent Fischer

GILL ROBB WILSON Major Martha DeFreestPAUL E. GARBER Major Jean Sztuk

TOP FLYER PIC STICK PIGGY Captain Robert MacDonaldAIR FORCE A MISSION PIC Captain Robert MacDonald

AIR FORCE A MISSION OBSERVER Major Martha DeFreest

SEARCH & RESCUE FIND RIBBON Lt Colonel Ken Nestler, Captain KarlMarx, Captain Lisa Marx, Cadet Myles

Kiefer, Cadet Matt Abrams, and Senior

Member Gordon Brooks

Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S Air Force. During World War

II, CAP won fame for its coastal patrols and other civil defense activities. Today, CAP

conducts a wide variety of emergency services missions, including air search and rescue,and disaster relief; performs aerospace education for young adults; and provides

leadership training for its Cadets. For more information about CAPs national program

visitwww.gocivilairpatrol.com, or contact Commander Bob Goetz at (907) 957-3205 tolearn more our local Juneau Composite Squadron.

The banquet was organized by Senior Member Derron Peterson.Submitted by Major Jean SztukAssistant PAO
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CAP TRIVIA

Q. Who was the pilot with the Civil Air Patrol during WWII who appeared in The

Wizard of Oz as the Munchkin coroner? See last page for answer.

SAFETY NEWS:By Deputy Squadron Commander Captain Rob MacDonald

Do you know what the IM SAFE checklist is? The IM SAFE checklist is seen in various

aviation publications including the FAAs Aeronautical Information Manual. Its also inintegral component of each flight conducted by CAP.

The IM SAFE checklist is important for all CAP members who want to act as flightcrewmembers. Although designed for pilots to ensure theyre safe for flight, I think thecomponents here are also very important for Observers, Scanners, and others onboard an

aircraft.

All Civil Air Patrol flights must be approved in advance by a Flight Release Officer(FRO). During the flight release process, there is a discussion of which aircraft will be

flown, whos to be on the aircraft, where the flight is planned to go, when the flight willdepart and return, the weather, and other specifics.

An important and required component of the flight release process is to review the IMSAFE checklist. This IM SAFE discussion can be initiated by the FRO or offered-up by

the Pilot-In-Command.

The IM SAFE checklist is a personal checklist that ensures the Pilot-In-Command isphysically and mentally safe to fly and not impaired by:

Illness: Even a minor illness suffered in day-to-day living can seriously degradeperformance of many piloting tasks vital to safe flight. The safest rule is not to fly while

suffering from any illness. If this rule is considered too stringent for a particular illness, the

pilot should contact an Aviation Medical Examiner for advice.

Medication: Pilot performance can be seriously degraded by both prescribed and over-the-

counter medications, as well as by the medical conditions for which they are taken. The

FARs prohibit pilots from performing crewmember duties while using any medication that

affects the faculties in any way contrary to safety.

Stress: Stress from everyday living can impair pilot performance, often in very subtle ways.

Stress and fatigue (lack of adequate rest) can be an extremely hazardous combination.

Alcohol: Extensive research has provided a number of facts about the hazards of alcohol

consumption and flying. As little as one ounce of liquor, one bottle of beer, or four ouncesof wine can impair flying skills.


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Fatigue: Fatigue and lack of adequate sleep continue to be some of the most treacheroushazards to flight safety, as it may not be apparent to a pilot until serious errors are made.

Emotion: The emotions of anger, depression, and anxiety may lead to taking risks that

border on self-destruction.

Many of the IM SAFE components are subjective in nature and rely on the pilot to assess

his own physical and mental situation. However, if the FRO has any question regarding the

pilots physical or mental condition, they need to be resolved prior to issuing the flightrelease.

Lets all fly safe.

AUXILLIARY POWER PROJECT FOR CAP HANGARStory by Lt. Col K. Steve Sztuk September/2010

Started here with Brackets made from Auxiliary Power Steve explains how it

Steves Tinker Toy leftovers from the Supply Box works

Box USAF Bands 4

th

Photos by of July Parade Float.Major Jean Sztuk

The reason for the auxiliary power service is because the CAP Hangar has a larger and

more horse power electrical generator. This unit will prevent the water systems from

freezing again. It will produce enough power to keep the furnace operating, and part ofthe lighting in the building. It will also power the radio equipment if an emergency arises;

it could keep a few people warm as well. The major cost of material was donated by

CHATHAM ELECTRIC who donated the wire and switch boxes. Some of the othermaterial was donated from other projects. PVC conduit 2 X 4 for hangar bracket, long

screws from float project from US Air Force Band 4 th of July float.

Put to use was leftover PVC conduit glue and conduit from painting hangar floor project.Aux Power Project time was 2 hours every day for several days until it was completed.

Labor cost was donated. Labor experience60 years as an electrician. People would

come up to me and ask, Are you qualified to do this project? Once in awhile, I would

answer them. The project was tested and works very well.Submitted by Major Jean Sztuk

Assistant Public Affairs Officer


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Homeland Security Sortie RecognitionBy Deputy Squadron Commander Rob MacDonald

After the tragic events of 9/11, many Civil Air Patrol units around the country began

flying reconnaissance missions for the Department of Homeland Security. The AlaskaWing was involved in these Homeland Security flights, including the Juneau Composite

Squadron who flew throughout southeast Alaska documenting vessel traffic. The Juneau

Squadron flew at least 110 missions between 6/13/20049/29/2006.

At the time, Juneau Squadron Commander Jeff DeFreest noticed no formal recognitionprocess for these missions and proposed a Homeland Security Ribbon. With great

support from then Wing Commander Carl Brown, the ribbon was accepted. Juneau

Squadron Cadet Commander Steven Bates created the design of the ribbon that became

available for nationwide use. The significance and colors of this Homeland SecurityRibbon are based on two Military Service Ribbons. The Homeland Security Ribbon

takes its colors of green and light blue from the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service

Ribbon and the yellow and red colors from the National Defense Service Ribbon.This Homeland Security Ribbon has recently become available and it is now time torecognize all who participated in the Homeland Security missions performed by the

Juneau Composite Squadron.

The first list presented here are for those individuals who qualified for the Homeland

Security Ribbon. This ribbon is awarded to any member who participated in 10Homeland Security missions in any capacity. Any aircrew member who was up during a

mission received credit for the flight. For those who performed base support, they

receive credit for 1 sortie after a total of 8 hours of ground participation. Clasps may be

added to the ribbon for every 10 additional sorties.

Here is the list of members who will be awarded the Homeland Security Ribbon:

Ahlgren, Jon 14 sorties

Daly, Brooke 10 sorties

DeFreest, Jeff 26 sorties (24 as flight crew + 2 by hours as FRO)

DeFreest, Martha 14 sortiesLong, Wallace 24 sorties (21 as flight crew + 3 by hours as FRO)

Nestler, Ken 12 sorties (11 as flight crew + 1 by hours as FRO)

Sztuk, Steve Base support for 91.2 hours = 11 sortiesWelch, Dawn 14 sorties

Here is the list of members who will not be receiving a ribbon but were just as important

because of their efforts:

Adams, Marvin 3 sortiesBingham, Boyce 8 sorties (7 as flight crew + 1 by hours as FRO)

Bingham, Pat 1 sortie

Bittenbender, Peter 1 sortieBunkowski, Steve 2 sorties

Burick, John 1 sortie


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Homeland Security Sortie Recognition (continued):

Burke, Jason 2 sorties Cain, John 3 sorties

Chay, Andrea 3 sorties Frederick, Dave 3 sortiesGoetz, Bob 1 sortie Green, Mick 4 sorties

Harvey, Jim 2 sorties Hazelton, Al 7 sorties

Kyser, DJ 5 sorties Liston, John 4 sortiesListon, Kamenar 2 sorties Mattson, Bob 4 sorties

Pellerin, Mike 1 sortie Sandy, Gordon 3 sorties

Shier, Patrick 5 sorties Smith, Todd 1 sortieThomas, Bob 1 sortie

Its our pleasure to award these Homeland Security Ribbons to those who earned them

and to recognize all of the others who also played a very important part of these missions.Thank you for your past efforts and continued dedication to the Civil Air Patrol.

CADET ACTIVITY:

JUNEAU CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS GATHER 355 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR

LOCAL FOOD DRIVE!

Left to right) Cadet Buzard, Cadet Cava, Cadet Kiefer, and Cadet Holt.

November 15, 2010 a food drive was held for a local food bank. Cadets canvassed the

Valley for donations. They raised 355 pounds of non-perishable goods, slightly downfrom last years donation.The fun is when someone gets thrown in the can. A quasi jailmade from cans of food. Theprisoner must remain in jail until their poundage quota ismet, which is predetermined by theirfriends. The event is aired live by KINY RADIO

(800 AM) and their illustrious DJs. The Cadets look forward to this civic duty with vimand vigor!!Story & photo by Major Jean SztukAssistant Public Affairs Officer


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DID YOU KNOW?

CIVIL AIR PATROLFIRST TO FLY

MAXWELL AFB, ALA .-Late Wednesday afternoon, national media reported a lightaircraft flying over the World Trade Center site. That plane belonged to Civil Air Patrol,

who performed those flights at the request of New York Governor George E. Pataki. The

mission was just one of dozens flown across the country after Tuesday's disaster at theWorld Trade Center. The flights over the World Trade Center site provided high-

resolution digital images to the New York State Emergency Management Office. The

photos were delivered directly to SEMO and are being evaluated by that agency'sGraphic Information Systems.

"Civil Air Patrol provided the first direct aerial perspective of the disaster site for the

State of New York," says Dan O'Brien, Graphic Information Program Manager for State

Emergency Management Operations center in Albany, NY. The photos comprised avisual record of the damage in a presentation Wednesday to heads of New York's state

agencies. "The photos were the first images we'd seen looking down on the site andshowed debris on top of buildings and damage to roof tops."

The flight was authorized by FEMA Regional Command Center, based in Maynard,

Mass., the FAA, and the U.S. Air Force and was under the control of local air trafficcontrollers. The plane completed three passes over the site, once at 2,000 feet and twice

at 1,300 feet, providing a direct aerial perspective that had not been documented up to

that point. Reprinted in honor of the 10th

Anniversary of the First Responders of 911.

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Is it correct to half-staff the U.S. Flag on Veterans Day? No, because this occasion,originally known as Armistice Day, was a day of celebration, not of mourning.

Should one rise and salute each of many U.S. Flags carried in a parade? Technically yes,but it is acceptable to salute the lead flag and stand at attention as others pass.

Coca-Cola cure for rust Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasivesponge with coke and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets

the job done.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place aBand-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing.

Works overnight.


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Aircraft Status:

C-206 (N4950R)JNU; Mission Ready

C-172 (N9679A)SIT; Mission Ready (No VHF CAP/Marine Radio)

DHC-2 (N5142G)ANC; Maintenance Complete, awaiting maintenance check flightand transport back to JNU

Training Opportunities:

Late January 2011 (Postponed due to lack of training funds);

National Check Pilot Course, Juneau, AK

Early Spring 2011 (Final Dates to be determined);CAP Southeast Search & Rescue School, Juneau, AK

Early Spring 2011 (Final Dates to be determined);

CAP Senior Leadership School, Juneau, AK

26 March thru 1 April 2011; (Applications due by 13 February 2011)

Pacific Region Staff College, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV

7 - 14 May 2011 (Tentative, Pending PCR Funding);

AK Mission Aircrew School, Merrill Field, Anchorage, AK

27 May thru 5 June 2011; (Applications due by 1 April 2011)

AK Wing Glider Academy, Clear AFS, Healy, AK

24 July - 6 August 2011; Session One (24 - 30 July), Session Two (31 July - 6 August)

National Emergency Services Academy; Camp Atterbury, Indianapolis, IN

Quotable Quotes:

* Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.

*Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall

from the cone.

*Now and then its good to pause in our Pursuit of Happiness and just be happy!


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Meet Our Members:

Meet Cadet Second

Lieutenant Chatham Holt

Chatham is the new Cadet Commander. He has ratings in pre-solo gliders, is a groundteam member, and a flight line marshaeler. Chatham is also a Blue Beret and a graduate

of the Evergreen Aviation Business Academy.

He said his most vivid memory of flying was this fall when he had the amazing

experience of flying in the cockpit of a C-17 cargo plane, the flight was transporting the

Southeast Alaska squadrons to the Annual Alaska Wing Conference at Elmendorf AFB,

Anchorage.

My most vivid memory of flying with CAP was my first glider flight, I really didnt

know what to expect. It took a few flights to get comfortable flying a glider and reallystart to enjoy soaring with the birds.

Chatham says his pet peeve is when Cadets do not take care of, and respect of theiruniforms.

His Mom is Kathy and his Dad is Dr. Dan Holt. He has four brothers, Logan (13);

Spencer (10); Harrison (6); and Quincy (3).

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Answer to the trivia question:

Mienhardt Raabe, who was also the spokesman for the Oscar Mayer Company.

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