Reveille Iowa Wing Encampment 2015

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1 REVEILLE Iowa Wing Encampment 2015 Reveille Iowa Wing Encampment 2015 Issue #15.3 SEMPER VIGILANS! AROUND ENCAMPMENT Daily Briefing by C/Maj Luke Hohenberger Today was the third day of Encampment, and I m very proud to say that I am already seeing tremendous improvements by all of the flights and the cadets themselves. The encampment s first Honor Flight of the Day was awarded to Bravo Flight. Bravo Flight is led by Flight Commander C/CMSgt Joshua Rossell and C/SSgt Andrew Szewc. Honor Flight is awarded to the flight that has the most amount points by the end of the day. The point system is measured by points earned during drill evaluations, uniform inspections, barrack inspections, daily class knowledge, team leadership challenges, and morale/professionalism presented by the flight during the day. A regular day at encampment consists of two Aerospace Classes taught by Lt Col Don Hahn. The aerospace classes cover information such as the history of aviation, foundations of space, and modern military Airpower. Following the aerospace classes are two leadership classes lead by a designated senior staff member or command staff member. These leadership classes provide the cadets to learn in depth about the Civil Air Patrol core values, Air Force customs & courtesies, and leadership concepts. Between classes each flight is required to train on a flight level. During this time they either practice drill & ceremonies or prep their barracks for inspection, because at the very end of the day they will be evaluated in both categories. As the week goes on I hope to continually see the cadet s enthusiasm and devotion to the cadet programs grow as which I have seen in the first few days. Flight of the Day Alpha Flight Congratulations to Alpha Flight for being the Flight of the Day for Sunday July 19, 2015! Today s Forecast HIGH 86 / LOW 70 CHANCE FOR PRECIP 16% WIND W 5mph

2 REVEILLE IOWA WING ENCAMPMENT 2015 Issue DAILY SAFETY BRIEFING Protect your feet! No matter what you wear on your feet, be it sandals, tennis shoes, or combat boots, you need to wear them properly. In our case let s discuss combat boots. It s imperative to wear wool or wool-like socks that wick away any moisture. If your footwear begins rubbing against your feet then it s time to talk about moleskin so we can avoid blisters. Smilin Jack Comic Strip A framed "Smilin' Jack" cartoon strip by CAP member and artist Col Zack Mosely. The comic strip was presented to the CAP by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 1994 to honor the work of Renova Williams, a former CAP chief of Personnel, who helped "build a bridge of friendship" between the AOPA and CAP. The Cadet Program s AE Pioneers General Carl A. Spaatz Since 1942, young people have been serving their communities and developing into responsible citizens through Civil Air Patrol. But in 1964, CAP leaders decided it was time to reorganize the Cadet Program and begin a new curriculum. To add credibility to their important work and help inspire America s next generation of pilots, engineers, mechanics and aviation enthusiasts, CAP named cadet achievements and awards in honor of the pioneers listed below. Achievement #1 John F. Curry Achievement #2 Hap Arnold Achievement #3 Mary Feik Phase I Milestone The Wright Brothers Achievement #4 Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement #5 Charles Lindbergh Achievement #6 Jimmy Doolittle Achievement #7 Dr. Robert H. Goddard Achievement #8 Neil Armstrong Phase II Milestone Billy Mitchell Phase III Milestone Amelia Earhart Phase IV Milestone Ira C. Eaker The CAP Cadet Program s Ultimate Award Carl A. Spaatz Staunch advocate for strategic bombardment during WWII, holder of numerous aviation records including keeping his aircraft, The Question Mark aloft for 150 hours with help from Ira Eaker and Pete Quesada. First Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and later, in civilian life, first Chairman of the CAP National Board.

3 REVEILLE IOWA WING ENCAMPMENT 2015 Issue AROUND ENCAMPMENT Staff Perks The cadet staff took a few minutes to step outside and enjoy the warm sun while the cadet basics participated in team leadership training. The Des Moines Modelaires Congratulations 1 st Lt Salvato The downside to getting a promotion means that you have to update your grade insignia on ALL of your uniforms. This is especially tricky when you promote during encampment. ENCAMPMENT FAST FACTS 76% Percentage of Iowa Wing members attending the 2015 Encampment. (the remaining 22% belong to Nebraska and 2% belong to Texas) 98% Percentage of North Central Region members attending the 2015 Encampment. (the remaining 2% belongs to the Southwest Region) WANT TO SEND SOMEONE A MESSAGE? Thanks to our technologically inclined staff we ve got a great form on the Wing website so you can send a personal message to anyone at encampment. All you have to do is go here and fill out the form. Messages will be delivered once each day. At the 2013 encampment we were fortunate to head out to a park nearby for a demonstration by the Des Moines Modelaires. Due to time and space constraints we were only able to watch them fly a couple of their private model plains, but it was so much fun that the cadets and staffers alike emphatically requested their return at the following encampment. We were happy to oblige! This time however there were a few changes. The first among them being that we traveled out to their RC field just west of Grimes. If you ve never been and you live in the area or plan to visit, you should. It s a great space with a couple of short runways where they gather together to socialize and fly their planes. And it shows that they love their hobby. I didn t get a full accounting, but would guess that there were upwards of about planes and helicopters on-hand during our visit either to show off or to fly. While one guy was out on the field doing a demonstration with his plane, there were 1 or 2 others gearing up for their turn all the while chatting with us, telling us stories, or answering any questions we might have had. And they definitely had some stories! One of the gentlemen I was fortunate to talk with told me about how, roughly two weeks ago, he was flying his plane and it landed somewhere in the nearby corn field. He hasn t seen it since. In addition to the demonstrations provided by these kind gentlemen, they also allowed a few of the cadets a chance to fly. As you can see (at the top of page 4), it was a good time. Thankfully the sun was out with a light breeze, it was a beautiful day for some RC flying. About the Modelaires We fly radio controlled model airplanes at two private flying fields. Both of our fields have artificial hard surface runways, and we are equipped with safety fences and a spectator area. We have a Clubhouse at each field and BBQ grills are available for our members. Our meetings are usually the first Tuesday of each month. There may be a program segment (building, event highlights, new products review) plus a show and tell segment at each meeting (members sharing their latest project). Anyone interested in RC Flying is welcome to attend. Our membership meetings are held at 7:00pm April through October, meetings are held at the flying fields. November through March they are held at alternate locations. Members receive a monthly newsletter via . We host several flying events throughout the flying season. We will demonstrate R/C flying for your group or organization anywhere that we have room to safely fly. We present model building and flying programs to organizations in this area. We host an annual R/C swap meet and an R/C auction. We have a free pilot training program to help you learn to fly Radio Control! We are one of the top 25 largest AMA sanctioned R/C clubs in America. You must be a current AMA member to join the Modelaires.

4 REVEILLE IOWA WING ENCAMPMENT 2015 Issue LEADERSHIP WISDOM I don t mind being called tough It s the tough guys who lead the survivors. Gen. Curtis Lemay, USAF There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Colin Powell Get to Know the Staff by the Encampment Staff Alpha Training Officer LT COL JUSTIN BAIER Bravo Training Officer 2D LT JAMES HARTJE August 1995 Question #2 Why did you join CAP? I was raised in a rural community in Indiana and we didn t have JROTC in our high school. I was always interested in in the USAF, meteorology, and aviation, so a friend encouraged me to join. encampment? After bing overseas for five ears and on Regional and National Staff since 2005, I wanted to return to my roots. I also felt that my military experience would be beneficial. have you been to? 5 the universe and everything? If there is an answer to life, the universe and everything, it will be found with science, logic, & reason. January 2014 Question #2 Why did you join CAP? Sons were interested and I desired to participate with them. encampment? See question #2 have you been to? 0 the universe and everything? Refer to the book of Genesis. Charlie Training Officer 1ST LT JOSHUA SALVATO March 2010 Question #2 Why did you join CAP? I joined CAP as a cadet for the fun and exciting opportunities it offered me. encampment? I love encampments. Come back as staff and you ll understand why. have you been to? 5 the universe and everything? 42

5 REVEILLE IOWA WING ENCAMPMENT 2015 Issue CAP Alumni of Honor Eric Boe GEORGIA (pictured to the right) Air Force colonel, test pilot, and astronaut. Piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor and on its final mission, Discovery. Spaatz Award. Kim Campbell CALIFORNIA USAF Academy cadet wing commander and Marshall Scholar. After a successful mission over Iraq, her A-10 received heavy battle damage but she made an amazing and historic landing. Shane Osborn NEBRASKA Naval aviator flying the EP-3E reconnaissance aircraft when a Chinese fighter collided with his aircraft. Made amazing emergency landing. Held captive and interrogated in China for 10 days. Nicole Malachowski NEVADA First female Thunderbird pilot. As White House fellow, helped the WWII-era Womens Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal. Michael Ryan NEBRASKA First former cadet to earn 4-star rank and to serve as the Air Force Chief of Staff, the Service s 18 th. Directed NATO air campaign in Bosnia, which lead to the Dayton Peace Accords. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell COLORADO The Air Force s first black female fighter pilot. Over 170 combat hours in the Falcon. Air Force Academy graduate. I was never apprehensive about pursuing my dream. Doug Roach MICHIGAN CAP s first Spaatz Award recipient. Went on to fly F-4s during Vietnam and with the USAF Thunderbirds. Professional staff member serving the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee Iowa Wing Encampment Staff Encampment Commander Maj Jason Erickson Commandant of Cadets Maj Joe Hackett Admin/Personnel Capt Jessa Erickson Finance Officer 2d Lt Theresa Hohenberger Communications Capt Drue Powers Public Affairs Capt Jessa Erickson Aerospace Education Lt Col Dan Hahn Drug Demand Reduction Capt Todd Bean Medical Capt Todd Bean, M.D. Liason to Camp Dodge SM Doug Rossell Training Officers Lt Col Justin Baier (Sr. TAC), 2d Lt James Hartje & 1 st Lt Joshua Salvato Additional On-Site Helpers Col Anita Elliott, 1 st Lt Mike Herrera & SM Doug Rossell Cadet Commander C/Maj Matthew Norrie Cadet Deputy Commander C/Col Noah Schuetz Cadet Executive Officer C/Maj Luke Hohenberger Flight Commanders C/CMSgt Seth Strohmeyer, C/CMSgt Joshua Rossell & C/SSgt Austin Hermanson Flight Sergeants C/SSgt Trystan Howard, C/SSgt Andrew Szewc & C/SSgt Andy Robichaux Special thanks to IAWG Commander Col Anita Elliott and IAWG Admin Theresa Carroll