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Skyhawk Composite Squadron 47 - Civil Air Patrol
July 2018
The Fell Swoop
A 1st place win at the
Pacific Region Cadet Competition sent
the Squadron 47 Color Guard to the
National Cadet Competition in Ohio
At Region Cadet Competition 2018, cadets left to right: Ethan Prom, Alek Prom, Ian Hamnquist (commander),
Nathan Bierle, Max Maffitt, & Kaila Wright
At the NCC: Indoor team performing the Standard
Drill. They placed 3rd in this event. Cadets left to right:
A. Prom, Hamnquist, Bierle & Maffitt
At the NCC: Outdoor team, cadets left to
right: Wright, Hamnquist,
E. Prom & Bierle
The three day NCC was very intense
and the team represented
California and Pacific Region with honor, integrity, and
professionalism.
A highlight of the weekend was the amount of time our team interacted with the CAP National
Commander, Major General Mark Smith (center). Our team was honored to have Maj Gen Smith
observe four of our competitive events.
Groups within the California Wing
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Group 1: Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Sq 3 El Monte Composite Sq 21 San Fernando Senior Sq 35 Clover Field Composite Sq 51 Brackett Composite Sq 64 Beach Cities Cadet Sq 107 Hawker Senior Sq 128 South Bay Senior Sq 129 San Fernando Cadet Sq 137 Los Angeles Cadet Sq 138
Group 2: Jon E. Kramer Composite Sq 10 Santa Cruz Composite Sq 13 East Bay Cadet Sq 18 John J. Montgomery Cadet Sq 36 Diablo Composite Sq 44 San Jose Senior Sq 80 San Francisco Cadet Sq 86 Amelia Earhart Senior Sq 188 West Bay Composite Sq 192
Group 3: Riverside Senior Sq 5 Palm Springs Composite Sq 11 Chino Cadet Sq 20 Cable Composite Sq 25 Corona Cadet Sq 29 Billie L. LeClaire Cadet Sq 31 March Field Composite Sq 45 Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq 59 Bear Valley Composite Sq 6750 Group 4: Camarillo Composite Sq 61 Vandenberg Composite Sq 101 Bob Beevers Composite Sq 103 Santa Barbara Sq 131 Simi Valley Challenger Composite Sq 1986
Group 5: Sacramento Composite Sq 14 Beale Composite Sq 19 Travis Composite Sq 22 Marin Search and Rescue Comp Sq 23 Sierra Composite Sq 72 Eugene L. Carnahan Cadet Sq 85 Auburn-Starr Composite Sq 92 Butte County Composite Sq 95 Shasta Composite Sq 126 Redwood Empire Composite Sq 157 California Aerospace Composite Sq
Group 6: Tehachapi Composite Sq 46 Pancho Barnes Composite Sq 49 Lt Col Arthur King Composite Sq 50 Edwards AFB Composite Sq 84 Fresno Composite Sq 112 Bakersfield Composite Sq 121 Merced County Composite Sq 147 Tulare-Kings Composite Sq 394 Joe Walker Middle School Cadet Sq.
Group 7: Falcon Senior Sq 40 Los Alamitos Glider Training Sq 41 Fullerton Composite Sq 56 Saddleback Composite Sq 68 Long Beach Senior Sq 150 Los Alamitos Cadet Sq 153
Group 8: Skyhawks Composite Sq 47 San Diego Senior Sq 57 Fallbrook Senior Sq 87 San Diego Cadet Sq 144 South San Diego Cadet Sq 201 Escondido Cadet Sq 714
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Promotions (April - June 2018)
John Curry Achievement: C/Amn Audrey Koenig (April) C/Amn Alex Paik C/Amn Jack Roper Hap Arnold Achievement:
C/A1C Mae Hong C/A1C Audrey Koenig (June)
Mary Feik Achievement:
C/SrA Kaila Wright Wright Brothers Award: C/SSgt Jason Rodriguez C/SSgt Brevin Woghiren Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement: C/TSgt Alek Prom C/TSgt EthanProm Charles Lindbergh Achievement: C/MSgt Jayson Kim C/MSgt Max Maffitt Billy Mitchell Award: C/2dLt Brandon Wright Senior Member: 2dLt Susan Bierle
Achievements (April - June 2018)
CAP Master Observer Rating: LtCol Mike Woods Mission Scanner: Maj Jim Wilson
New Members (April - June 2018)
Cadet: David McKeeman (June)
Cadet Airman First Class Mae Hong receives her
promotion at the SQ 47 banquet
After receiving his Master Observer wings LtCol Mike Woods (right) poses with his wife, LtCol Osargent (center) and Maj Pendergrass (left)
Maj Jim Wilson with his wife, Carol, after receiving his Mission Scanner wings
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Over the years Skyhawk Composite Squadron 47, comprised of cadets and senior members, has participated in Search & Rescue, Emergency Services, Cadet Programs, and is nationally recognized for its cadet color guard teams. Many former Squadron 47 cadets have served, or are currently serving, in all branches of the U.S. Military while others have made positive impacts on their local communities through their civilian professions and dedicated leadership. With 2018 being the 50th anniversary, the squadron has a legacy to remember and a future to embrace. The 50th Anniversary & Patriotic Celebration Banquet at our rich heritage and celebrate those
The banquet was held at the Carlsbad Community Church, May 19, 2018
Left to right, Cadets I. Hamnquist, Bierle & Maffitt enjoy the social hour
with former cadet Lopez.
An Evening to Remember… The 50
th Anniversary & Patriotic Celebration Banquet
Written by: 2dLt Susan Bierle
held on May 19th was an evening to look back at our rich heritage and celebrate those currently in our squadron. We were honored to have in attendance the Mayor of Vista, Judy Ritter; Air Force Association representative, Gene Alfaro; Veteran of Foreign Wars representative, Mike Knudson; California Wing Command Chief, Noel Furniss; many Group 8 representatives and SQ 47 alumni. The evening began with a social hour, fundraiser, and opening ceremonies, including the posting of the colors and the POW-MIA Missing Man Table. We appreciate that our Squadron Historian, LtCol Mike Woods, took
the time to beautifully display many items about Squadron 47’s history. A shout out to the Prom family is due as well, for their willingness to transport, clean, repair and display the many trophies that have been awarded to the squadron over the years. As the celebration continued the attendees enjoyed dinner & dessert followed by an engaging guest speaker, Chief Furniss. The guests witnessed the cadet change of command ceremony, the presentation of promotions and awards, and the year-in-review slide show. Congratulations to each member that received a promotion, award, or achievement. BIG Thank You to all the cadets, senior members, families, and friends who attended and helped make this a wonderful event - truly an evening to remember.
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An Evening to Remember… The 50
th Anniversary & Patriotic Celebration Banquet
Photographs courtesy of Lt Jerry Camp, Group 8 Public Affairs Officer
Families & friends celebrate
History displays
Fundraising and Trophy Tables
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An Evening to Remember… The 50
th Anniversary & Patriotic Celebration Banquet
Photographs courtesy of Lt Jerry Camp, Group 8 Public Affairs Officer
Missing Man Table Ceremony Maj Pendergrass receives
proclamation from Vista Mayor Judy Ritter
Change of Command Ceremony
C/2dLt Wright receives Mitchell Award from Chief Furniss
C/Amn Caleb Burns – Iron Man Award C/1stLt Hamnquist - VFW Officer of the Year Award
C/CMSgt Rohrbacher – Most Improved Cadet Award
C/1stLt Bierle & C/ CMSgt Hamnquist – cadet voted Leadership Award
C/SrA Kaila Wright – cadet voted Followership Award
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Photos courtesy of CAWG Encampment
Facebook page
My California Wing Encampment Experience By: C/A1C Thomas Cho
Encampment is one of the challenges in CAP that a cadet must pass to qualify for NCSA’s and to become a lieutenant. During the first week of July, I took on this challenge at San Luis Obispo for the California wing encampment.
The first day was rough because everyone is nervous and you get yelled at a lot. However, I knew this was a part of the process and thousands of other cadets were in the same boat. This tip helped me, mentally, a lot throughout the whole week. The next 2 days were tough since we had inspections everyday which required us to make an “Encampment standard” T-shirt fold, sock roll, and bed. On the third day we got to go in a gun simulator and shoot rifles. By the end of the third day, we began to work as a team for inspections and we won our Cadet Training Squadron (CTS) volleyball competition. As a result of good teamwork, we got the spade for our guidon flag. The next day, we had an obstacle course which tested our teamwork and was really fun. Everyone helped each other, and we all made it. By the fifth day, our flight all had a tight bond together, and we got to go on a military O-Ride. We all hopped into a helicopter and flew around for 5 minutes in all kind of loops and drops. On the sixth day, we went into the group volleyball competition and we won the whole tournament.
All in all, encampment was a great learning and growing experience. The week went by in a blur and I formed many friendships that I never would have otherwise. It was the most challenging, yet rewarding experience of my life, so far ...
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My Hawaii Wing Encampment Experience By: C/TSgt Alek Prom
Over the course of one week around 80-90 cadets and I participated in the 2018 Hawaii Wing Encampment. This week started off harsh, it consisted of events that challenged all of us cadets both physically and mentally. Straight out of the first couple of days, there was a large amount of shouting, tons of pressure, midnight PT for mistakes, and inspections in which the cadre tore apart our barracks. Following these events the flights realized that we could no longer operate as individuals, but instead we needed to work together as a team. Over the next couple of days the pressure released and we were really able to bond as a team within our flights. Being in Alpha Flight, I met many new people and learned something new from each of them. Once our flights turned into teams, the staff began letting loose and even changed from the apparent enemy to our friends as well. Close to the end of the week we had an adventure day. During this day we toured an Air Force K9 units training center, got an up-close and personal look at the Air Force rifle armory, and had a pair of F-22's do turns overhead just for us. We also were given a special tour of Pearl Harbor thanks to the US Navy. We then finished off the week with a graduation and a fun “dining in” dinner. All in all, I would say: don't get discouraged with the intensity at the beginning of encampment because at the end it is a lot of fun that you wouldn't want to miss.
Photos courtesy of Hawaii Wing
Instagram page
C/TSgt Alek Prom (left) and his brother,
C/TSgt Ethan Prom (right), attend
encampment together
The Barracks
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Cadet Programs
CAP cadets have many opportunities to be introduced to and learn about various career choices available to them in the future. This quarter, Deputy Commander of Cadets, Capt Mike Hamnquist, arranged to have two guest speakers who shared about their careers with the cadets. The officer from the California Department of Justice gave information on an obscure side of law enforcement, shared his education and career path to his job, and some of the “cool tools” of the more physically demanding side of his job. (Pictured to the right)
SrA Sarah Hudson, Production Recruiter & Retainer for the California Air National Guard from March ARB, CA, engaged the cadets in her presentation by offering “swag” for anyone in the room who would answer or ask a question. She explained the differences between the Air National Guard, the US Air Force, and Air Force Reserve and how each has a mission essential to serving and defending our state/country, but also allows for various paths of service for those who are interested. The squadron she is attached to operates the Remote Piloted Aircraft, MQ9 Reaper. At the end of the meeting
SrA Hudson graciously posed for a picture with the cadets and was then presented with a SQ 47 Challenge coin. (Pictured below)
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Vista Scottish Highland Games
On June 23 & 24 cadets and senior members had the opportunity to interact with the public at a recruiting booth at the Highland Games. The cadets made over 500 Goddard rockets and taught
interested youth how to launch them as an introduction to the aerospace education and cadet program portions of CAP.
What’s better than one Chaplain teaching Character Development? 17 Chaplains teaching Character
Development! In April, SQ 47 hosted the CAP chaplains that were visiting from around the country for a week-long training event. The chaplains interacted with the cadets throughout the Character Development lesson for the
evening, encouraging discussion and application of the CAP Core Values: Integrity, Volunteer Service,
Excellence, and Respect.
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Orientation Rides
Cadet O-rides were offered two times this quarter. Thank you to Fallbrook SQ 87
and SQ 47 senior members for volunteering your time and expertise to
make these o-rides available to our cadets!
Cadets that participated are left to right by picture number: 1 Caleb Burns, Jack Roper; 2 Jason Rodriguez; 3 Dominick Nolfo, Audrey Koenig; 4 Koenig, Nolfo; 5 Alex Paik, Thomas Cho; 6 Roper; 7 Burns; 8 Nolfo; 9 Jayson Kim, Ty Neely; 10 Koenig. Grace Bresnahan (not pictured)
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Aerospace Education
In April the cadets had hands on training with drones, and two new types of drones were introduced to the squadron. In May the assembling of the Robotic Arm Edge Kit was completed and the cadets were able to use the Arm to accomplish tasks and compete as teams for the best control of the robot. Aerospace Education Officer, Maj Tim Roland, also gave a presentation on robot use in a variety of industries. June brought the annual “Egg Drop” contest. The cadets were given specific materials to create a “vehicle” to protect an egg as it is dropped from various heights. There were some very interesting designs this year, and after about five rounds of drops Cadets Hacking and C. Hamnquist won the contest.
The winners!
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Other News
In May, Former C/Col Jean Pendergrass (now senior member) graduated from Hillsdale College and was
commissioned as an officer in the
US Marine Corps. We congratulate her and wish her well in her new
endeavors!
PT night relays always prove to be team bonding time for the cadets with much effort, excitement, and cheering.
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2018 Upcoming Events
Date to be determined – Squadron 144 Summer Emergency Service Training Bivouac - watch your email for new date and details.
23-25 August - CAP National Conference, Anaheim, CA **Register on-line NOW!!**
21-23 September – Cadet Noncommissioned Officer School, Bell, CA Staff applications due August 18th. Student applications will open soon, watch your emails.
28-30 September – Miramar Air Show **Save the dates as our squadron usually teams up with other Group 8 squadrons to work at this amazing air show**
Cadets interested in attending Basic Cadet School/Airman Training School (BCS/ATS) or Drill & Ceremonies School (DCS) need to check the California Wing Cadet Programs
website and watch for emails about upcoming dates for these schools.
It is important to be in the habit of READING all the emails you receive concerning CAP events. Emails are the #1 way to get the
information you need about upcoming events.
FACTS ABOUT YOUR CIVIL AIR PATROL (From the New Cadet Guide CAPP 60-20, pg. 2)
CAP’s BIRTHDATE: 1 December 1941, six days before Pearl Harbor
CAP CORE VALUES: Integrity - Service - Excellence - Respect
CAP MOTTO: Semper Vigilans — Always Vigilant
CAP’s THREE MISSIONS: Aerospace Education Cadet Programs Emergency Services
CAP CADET MISSION: To develop dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders
CAP CADET VISION: Today’s cadets . . . tomorrow’s aerospace leaders
The FOUR ELEMENTS of the CADET PROGRAM:
Leadership - Aerospace - Fitness - Character
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Senior Staff Squadron Commander – Maj Mike Pendergrass [email protected]
Deputy Commander for Cadets - Capt Mike Hamnquist [email protected]
Deputy Commander for Seniors - Maj James Wilson [email protected]
Leadership Officer- Capt Michael Wilson [email protected]
Recruiting and Personnel – 1stLt Laurie Bresnahan [email protected]
Public Affairs Officer/Newsletter Editor- 2dLt Susan Bierle [email protected]
Cadet Staff
Cadet Commander- C/1st Lt Nathan Bierle
Executive Officer- C/MSgt Max Maffitt
First Sergeant - C/MSgt Anthony Hacking
Alpha Flight Commander- C/CMSgt Ian Hamnquist
Alpha Flight Sergeant- C/TSgt Alek Prom
Bravo Flight Commander- C/1st Lt Connor Hamnquist
Bravo Flight Sergeant- C/SrA Kaila Wright
AE Officer- C/SSgt Jason Rodriguez
Safety Officer- C/TSgt Ethan Prom
CAC Rep- C/MSgt Anthony Hacking
First Aid Cadet- C/A1C Audrey Koenig
10 Things that Require Zero Talent:
Being on Time Work Ethic Effort Body Language Energy Attitude Passion Being Coachable Doing Extra Being Prepared
“Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may
remember. Involve me and I
learn.”
~Benjamin Franklin
Mailing Address
1008 Philips Street, Vista, CA 92083 Phone
(714) 394-5246
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