Volume 6, Issue 6 “Progress through Leadership” June 2008

Remember In This Issue

Commander’s Desk 2
Flag Day Chaplain’s Corner
Safety Tip
3
4

June 14th Former AZ Wing

Cadet Achievements
5

London Bridge 6
Composite Sq. 501
AZWG Cadets in 7
Memorial Day
Celebrations
Yuma Composite Sq. 8
508
Sky Harbor Cadet Sq. 9
301
AZWG Promotions 10
and Awards

Did you know? 11

Upcoming Events 12

Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show

respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is
representative of our independence and our unity as a
nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a
proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle
fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It
even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. (See Display
Tips on page 11)

Office of Public Affairs

Maj James L. Nova 1Lt Rob Davidson Capt J. Brandon Masangcay
Chief, Public Affairs Wing PAO Assistant Wing PAO

WingTips is published monthly by the Arizona Wing · Civil Air Patrol, a private, charitable, benevolent corporation and
Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of CAP or the U.S. Air Force.
WingTips welcomes manuscripts and photographs; however, the Arizona Wing · Civil Air Patrol reserves the right to edit
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call 480.620.1942 or e-mail: wingtips@azwg.us
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Wing Commander’s Desk

Col John M. Eggen
Arizona Wing

Last December, when my wife and I attended the Wreaths Across America
ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, we noticed a young
couple with their two young sons standing off to the side of the crowd.
We walked over to introduce ourselves and thank them for coming and
bringing their children to remember the men and women who had served their
country. My wife immediately sensed a great sadness in this young woman and her
husband and began to comfort the wife.
We found out that their eldest son, who was quite a bit older than their two
younger children, had been killed in action just a few months prior. They had read
about the ceremony and made quite a drive from the Easy Valley to be there. We
asked if they would like us to lay a wreath at their son’s grave; but they declined
wanting the privacy their raw grief still needed.
I cannot imagine the depth of pain parents feel upon the loss of a child; and I
do not know if they found some measure of comfort being there. They did express
their deep gratitude to us for conducting the services. I only hope the fact that so
many people coming together at the same time all over America to remember those
who were willing to serve their country will help them by letting them know a grateful
nation will not forget their sacrifice – will not forget their child and the price he paid
for all of us.
Christmas can be such a hard time to face when you have lost a loved one.
I know I felt a great sense of peace being with the families at this beautiful time of
year. As my wife and I walked throughout the cemetery, we talked about the
ceremony for this upcoming year and how, hopefully, more people throughout the
country will learn about it and attend.
Please join us this year in remembering our veterans through the Wreaths
Across America program. For information, contact Capt J. Brandon Masangcay, the
wing POC for the program and find out how you can help in your local communities.
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Why we stay in groups ----

One of my friends is an avian biologist who makes his mark and his living as an
environmentalist. He recently posted this in response to why geese fly in formation...

Fact 1: As each goose flaps its wings it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By
flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird
flew alone.
Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where
they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one
another.

Fact 2: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance
of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting
power of the bird immediately in front of it.
Lesson: If we have as much sense as a goose we stay in formation with
those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our
help to others.

Fact 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose
flies to the point position.
Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with
geese, people are interdependent on each other's skills, capabilities and unique
arrangements of gifts, talents or resources.

Fact 4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their
speed.
Lesson: We need to make sure honking is encouraging. In groups where there is en-
couragement the production is much greater. The power of encouragement (to stand
by one's heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others) is the quality
of honking we seek.

Fact 5: When a goose gets sick, wounded, or shot down, two geese drop out of forma-
tion and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to
fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.
Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult
times as well as when we are strong.

May these simple facts guide you in your relations with CAP and CAP members.
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Safety Tip
by
Lt Col Mark D. Hardison
AZWG Safety Officer

Operational Risk Management

(ORM)

Your Group Commanders have recently received a training bulletin from the 10th Air
Force, courtesy of the AZ Wing State Director, ET Holm. (Thanks again, Sir!) This is
referring to the 101 Critical Days of Summer. This addresses some of the common risks
faced by those who will travel, vacation or recreate over the next three months. I think
your Safety Officers (remember Commanders, unless you appoint a Safety Officer, this
means YOU), will find two or three good briefing/discussion points in this bulletin. At
least one of them should concern ORM. There is a lot of emphasis on ORM in CAP, and
rightly so. But what do we MEAN by these words? The phrase is a little unwieldy, so we
often contract it (as I have here) to it’s acronym. Let’s take a look at this phrase:

OPERATIONAL: Having to do with our work and tasks. This is not just our formally
assigned jobs, but out self-assigned work, and our leisure activities. If you are
performing a function of some sort, it is an operation. It can be flying an aircraft, giving
an Aerospace Education lecture, or filing paperwork. Maybe just going out to the lake
for a picnic…

RISK: The hazards that you face while performing an operation. What kind of risks
might you face? Let’s look at some: Water in the A/C fuel supply? (Follow that
Checklist, and check!) What about the AE lecture? There could be a building
evacuation; do you know the safe routes out of the building? Filing papers? Don’t walk
into an open file drawer! By golly, there are probably risks associated with going to the
lake for the weekend!

MANAGEMENT: OK, we know that there are risks involved with any operation. Now
we get to manage the risks. How do we do that? Manage is a key word. You cannot
eliminate ALL risks; life would be awfully unfulfilling without some risk. But it is important
to recognize the difference between a necessary risk like driving in to a meeting; and an
un-necessary risk, like speeding to get there. Handily, CAP has provided some power
point presentations on this very topic! In addition to the 101 Critical Days of Summer
topic that I mentioned earlier, there is also a whole section on ORM at this web site:
http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/programs/safety/orm.cfm

Please feel free to read these over, and share them with other members of your Unit.
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Former Arizona Wing Cadets

Advance in
US Air Force Careers

On May 18, 2008 - former C/Col Nathan L. Franklin took

another huge step. C/Col Franklin successfully complete the
commissioning program at the University of Arizona. He is
now 2Lt Nathan Franklin, USAF.

2Lt Franklin has been accepted into the USAF pilot program
and begins his training in the fall. It was a tremendous honor
to be invited to such an event as the pinning ceremony.

It was very heart warming to see all the CAP support at the
ceremony as well. There were 10 prior CAP cadets and 4
senior members representing CAP and sending him off into
the AF.

Congratulations 2Lt Franklin we all wish a great career for

you.
Submitted by:
Capt Douglas S. Berry
Commander, Tucson Composite Squadron 105

Former C/Lt Col Max Weaver receives Presidential Scholar

Honor at the US Air Force Academy.

For the full story - see the story in the May-June Issue of
the CAP Volunteer Magazine.

http://www.cap.gov/visitors/news/civil_air_patrol_volunteer/
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London Bridge Composite

Squadron 501 Cadets
Present Colors at PIR
Article and Photo by:
1Lt Joel Cosmano
LBCS 501 Deputy Commander

In April, Squadron 501 out of Lake Havasu had a great time as they presented the
Nations and CAPs colors at the Jimmy Johnson 150, at the Phoenix International
Raceway. The race is held to raise money for children in need around the USA.
This was the first time 501 got to do this and had a great time. They got to meet
Sprint cup driver Jimmy Johnson and his wife, as well as some other drivers. The
Color Guard was trained by Major Molitor, and they were overseen by DCC, 1Lt
Cosmano. From left to right is C/SSgt Neskahi, C/MSgt Hook, C/A1C Murphy, and
A1C McCardle.
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AZ Wing Cadets
Participate In
Memorial Day Celebrations

Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron 301 at the National Memorial Cemetery

(Left Picture) C/A1Cs Chase Brant (L) and William Horne (R)
(Right Picture) C/A1Cs Garrett Stallings (L) and Jairus Nero (R)

The Frank Luke Jr. Cadet Squadron 356 Participated, in the 2nd Annual Memorial day
Parade, held in the City of Surprise. The Squadron was lead by C/CMSgt. E Wakemen
and they took home the Silver award presented to them by the Surprise Sundancers
group, for best youth entry
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Cadet and Squadron

Honored at
Yuma Composite Squadron 508
Annual Awards Banquet
Article and Photos by: Lt Col Michael Hull, YCS 508

Unit Citation Award

Group 4 Commander, Maj Adam Such was on hand to

award each member a Unit Citation Award. Pictured
with Maj Such are Capt Dale Steinmetz, YCS 508
Commander and C/1Lt Katrina Noll, YCS 508 Cadet
Commander.

Cadet Commander, C/1Lt Katrina

Noll who presented awards to
Cadets including the award for
Outstanding Cadet Airman of the
Year to Cadet Matthew Culley.
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Salt River Project

Donates Safety Vests to
Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron 301
Article by: Sgt John Horne, SHCS 301 PAO
Photo by: 1Lt Tom Elledge, SHCS 301 Commander

Pictured left to right: C/A1C Blake Benard; C/2Lt Shauna Casey, Cadet
Commander; C/CMSgt Sheridan Benard, Cadet First Sergeant; C/A1C
Garrett Stallings; C/AB Marcus Hicks; C/A1C Daniel Riley; C/A1C Jairus
Nero; C/SrA Jake Elledge; and C/AB Justin Birnbaum
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Arizona Wing
Promotions and Awards
Bethany Mitchell, Sq. 501

Leanne Albillar, Sq. 302

Kyle Corales, Sq. 302
Matthew Karnes, Sq. 302

William T. Craig, Sq. 501

Blaine Esgar, Sq. 302

Lisa Albillar, Sq. 302

Roland “Mike” Matteson, Sq. 302

Lyle Martin, Sq. 501

Courtney Murphy, Sq. 501

Steven Cothran, Sq. 302

Timothy Green, Sq. 107
Jason Holmes, Sq. 107
Samantha McNeil, Sq. 107
Kenneth Silverwind, Sq. 107

Claran Babcock, Sq. 302

Tanner Matheny, Sq. 302

Raul Borquez, Sq. 107

Lauren Brightman, Sq. 302
Bethany McNeil, Sq. 107

Dr. (Lt Col) Charles Bendixen, Sq. 201

Meritorious
Service Award

Maj Mike Hare, Sq. 201

Maj Dan Shearer, Sq. 201
Capt Fred Gibbs, Sq. 201
2Lt James Cecil, Sq. 201
5-year Clasp 2Lt Sara Cecil, Sq. 201
2Lt Steve Mazur, Sq. 201
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Did you know????

CAP Tips

Properly Display Our Flag

There is a right way and a wrong way to display the flag. The American flag should
be held in the highest of regards. It represents our nation and the many people who
gave their lives for our country and our flag. Here are the basics on displaying the
American flag:

• The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset.

• In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and
lower it ceremoniously.
• The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it.
• The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather.
• After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's called "half
staff" on land ,and "half mast" on a ship.
• When flown vertically on a pole, the stars and blue field , or "union", is at the top
and at the end of the pole (away from your house).
• The American flag is always flown at the top of the pole. Your state flag and
other flags fly below it.
• The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are
always on the left.
• Never let your flag touch the ground, never...period.
• Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box.
• When your flag is old and has seen better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags
should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash.

As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our
flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!

Editorial Correction

In the May 2008 (Volume 6, Issue 5) edition of WingTips on page 1. Listed “In this
Issue” column, London Bridge Composite Squadron 501 should read Yuma Composite
Squadron 508.
Capt J. Brandon Masangcay
WingTips Editor-in-Chief
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June 2008
Upcoming Events
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