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Thirty-Nine members from Tennessee Wing, three from the Alabama Wing
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Emergency Services professional development training. The training was held at the Tennessee
Near Mission Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) building with directors and support
National Park Service staff from the Saint Edwards Cadet Squadron. As part of the training,
members were given a tour of the operations center within this impressive
facility.
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Wing Commander’s Page
Squadron Leadership School (SLS) is designed for members that have
completed level 1 training and are ready to learn more about becoming an
Page 6 effective leader within their individual unit. This school is required as part of
The Heart of the Mission level 2 training for all CAP Officers. 1st Lt Pamela Taylor of the
Hendersonville Squadron said “SLS has turned out to be a great learning
experience for me. I learned more in 2 days than I have in a year. Lt Col
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Ward is very motivating and makes me eager to do my job better. I would
Chaplain Message love to have a class sometime specifically for my specialty track.”
Page 8-9 Corporate Leadership Course (CLC) is designed for members that wish to
A Closer Look - Analiza Gordy advance to a higher level of leadership within their individual unit or within
the wing. This course is required as part of level 3 training for all CAP
Page 10 Officers. Capt Steve McILvaine of the Cleveland Composite Squadron said
“CLC really takes CAP’s leadership development to a higher level; it moves
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information over into knowledge and experience. Being surrounded by peers
Professional Development who are also asking questions encouraged practical and useful learning.
This was time well spent.”
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Awards An important component of both SLS and CLC is the interaction between
New Members, Squadron and Staff participants. This is achieved by using directed exercises and also through
networking during class breaks. This type of interaction fosters strong
relationships that reach beyond individual units, geographical boundaries
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and duty assignments. Another great benefit of training at this level is the
Wing Calendar opportunity for wing staff, group staff and squadron staff to share ideas and
Contact Information ask questions of each other.###
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Staff
Directors
SLS - Lt Col Abraham L Pabon Sr - TN185
CLC - Maj Gary T Ward - TN185
Instructors
Col Barry Melton - Wing Commander
Lt Col Wilma E Ward - Wing PD
Lt Col Tracy D Scantland - SER PD
Maj Darrell Sexton - Group 1 Commander
Maj Dent W Young II - Wing IG
Maj Charles E Watson - TN162
Chap Ivan W McDaneld - Group 1
Admin Support
Capt Kirshnamurth Swaminathan - TN185
C/SSgt Elizabeth A Bennett - TN148
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This is the third instance in recent history where by monitoring 121.5 MHz, CAP has become aware of an
impending mission before being contacted by AFRCC. This is the kind of action that permits us to be ready to
launch as soon as a mission number is issued. My thanks to all for the extra vigilance.###
To take ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 visit the following website. http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp Once
you have taken and completed the final exam for each course, e-mail your certificate showing that you have
passed your test to your commander.###
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Information Officers 35 10
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Afternoon became evening and I periodically checked updates on e-mail and news websites for any new
information about the sad events of that January day. I thought of the families that would start a new year
with such pain, I watched football, and I tried to relax with my family. At 11:00 p.m. I received a call that a
ground team was needed to locate and disable the still transmitting ELT. For the second time today I would
put on my BDU uniform and ready my gear by the front door awaiting further instructions from my ground
team leader. I loaded my gear into the white van that pulled into the driveway and with my fellow team
members I headed to Washburn and the mission base located in this small rural town.
I must stop my story to acknowledge the amazing chaplains that fill the Tennessee Wing, your e-mails both
inspire and many times amuse me. I read the book of John during the week prior to the mission and was so
convicted that I should spend much more time looking at people with the eyes of Christ and the love of Christ,
not the eyes of the world and the judgment of the world. What a gift this was as I entered into my first crash
site not knowing who I would meet, what I would see, or how it would affect me. I know that all of your
prayers have protected and guided our members as they go out on training and actual missions. Thank you.
Arrival at the mission base at 1:30 am was both a relief and a shock. There was an amazing amount of
activity and more ES personnel than I could count. The Incident Command System was utilized in full force,
I’m so glad I took ICS300. We were welcomed right away and began the friendly and professional exchange
of information, names, and encouragement. So much work had already been done and our task was made
much easier because of the amazing and inspiring work that had been accomplished in the previous 12 hours
by these dedicated professionals, both paid and unpaid.
After a ride up a newly created road on the side of Clinch Mountain, we climbed out of the vehicle that carried
us at 2:00 a.m. The crash site was visible immediately, lights everywhere to assist in the difficult and delicate
process of safely removing a husband and wife from the twisted metal that resembled an airplane. As we
hiked the rest of the way to the airplane, I remained in awe of the work that had been done in such a short
period of time.
I sat quietly with the other CAP ground team members on the side of that mountain holding onto a tree. As
we waited for the opportunity to locate and disable the still transmitting ELT, I witnessed the heart of the
mission. I watched those selfless, sleep deprived, skilled professionals as they carefully, thoughtfully,
respectfully and lovingly did their job. Their determination was inspiring and in the dark hours of the morning
they were not thinking of themselves or their own families. Their only focus was their responsibility to the
ones they were caring for and the families so far away that were mourning a great loss. I pray that none of us
ever lose site of the heart of our emergency services missions.###
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As a chaplain serving in the Civil Air Patrol I was happy to say yes when I was called upon to offer assistance to the
local Guard unit when their chaplain was deployed. I began to wonder what words of encouragement could I offer
and of what comfort I could be. These soldiers, who were to soon be separated from their loved ones and jobs to
serve their nation and to face an uncertain future were seeking some type of hope in these trying times.
God has a unique way of working in spite of our own efforts and as He took over the service I could see the faces
begin to be encouraged and hope being offered. Sometimes we as chaplains may wonder are we really accomplishing
anything for the CAP, for our nation, and yes even for our families. I believe I can say with a resounding "yes" that
we are serving God and country.
In the past few years as I have had the privileged of serving as a chaplain I see God using us to encourage and
counsel young CAP cadets and senior members. Chaplains serve in a very important manner when called upon to
offer assistance to families who may have lost love ones in a plane accident or in natural disasters like hurricanes,
floods, or earthquakes.
For example, in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina displaced people were sent to Nashville for resettlement. The
Humphreys County Composite Squadron was called upon to offer assistance. When we arrived, other units were
present at the Red Cross building. There was an atmosphere of despair among the evacuees. As soon as the cadets
and senior members began to offer assistance with food, water, medical help, transportation and working with the
small children the people began to calm down. As a chaplain I was privileged to pray with, counsel with, and
encourage many of the folks that were displaced as well as with those who were assisting in the aftermath. The
expression of gratitude was so evident on many of the faces that day as well as the verbal thanks.
Chaplains, don't be discouraged by that which would distract you from doing the ministry that God has called you to
do. Do your duty by serving God and your families and all else will come afterward. Make sure that you also care for
your well being. It seems that sometimes our call to be a chaplain may overload us with nonessential duties that can
be best dealt with by others. Let me remind you of the words that Paul spoke as we serve God: "Watch, stand fast
in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love." (1 Corinthians 16:13)###
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Other memories of her time in CAP are more painful. “While my mom was ill with cancer in 2005, I went to a
SAREX in Tullahoma. My dad called to tell me that she had passed away. It killed me. I knew mom was proud
of me for being in CAP but I hated myself for being away knowing that she might pass away soon. Because I
knew she wouldn’t want me to quit I continued to go to meetings every Tuesday and I used my mom as
motivation to continue what I had started in CAP. I studied, worked hard and volunteered in as many events
as possible. I got my dad to join and he became a CAP Chaplain. I’m proud of him because he too is working
hard and doing well in CAP. I knew it was hard on him but he needed something to do instead of staying in
the house. He also participated in training exercises and we got to work together, a father/daughter team.
My dad helped motivate me to complete my Mitchell Award.
In addition to all of these activities, she was very active in community service projects like Operation Christmas
Child and took two trips to New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. In New Orleans she gutted homes and also
passed out food and cleaning supplies to those in need. Chaplain Gordy recounts a special memory from one
of those trips. “During hurricane disaster relief, wearing CAP BDUs, Analiza was checking IDs and passing out
food and supply tickets to citizens lined up and waiting in more than 400 cars. She said ‘God Bless You’ to an
elderly woman that was waiting. The woman grabbed her arm and told her about her son. In the aftermath
of the storm he cut a hole in the roof of their home, helped this woman and her husband get out but could not
save himself or their daughter. She watched as they were swept away. Analiza prayed with her and comforted
her and then went on to help the next person in line. The experience had an impact on all of us that chose to
go serve those who had been so devastated by the hurricane”.
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Safe Driving Tips in Cold and Icy Safe Flying Tips in Cold and Icy
Weather Conditions Weather Conditions
Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts. Make sure all crew members are wearing safety
belts.
Use the defroster and windshield wipers for better Remove all ice and snow completely from aircraft
visibility. surfaces before flight.
Brake, change speeds and turn slowly. Taxi slowly and carefully over frozen airport surfaces
Give sufficient warning time to other drivers when Heed NOTAMs and Flight Precautions from FSS
turning, stopping or changing lanes. briefings. Do a 180, land or change altitudes to
avoid icing conditions
Keep plenty of distance between cars. You never Keep plenty of distance between you and clouds
know when you will hit an icy spot. when the outside air temperature is below freezing.
Pump the brakes slowly and gently if your car If you must enter clouds, turn the pitot heat on
doesn’t have antilock brakes. Constant pressure can early. Keep a close watch on landing gear, leading
cause them to lock and skid. edges and wing struts for signs of ice buildup.
If you do skid, turn the wheels into the direction of If you encounter ice, turn around, climb or descent
the skid. to exit icing conditions as soon as possible.
Keep in mind that melting ice is still slippery. Drive Keep in mind that melting ice is good. Our airplanes
slowly so that your tires can push water through do not perform well in icing conditions. It is also
their groves for better traction. against FAA regulation to fly into known icing
conditions.
Professional Development
by: Maj William Renaud, Group 1 Professional Development Officer
We have several upcoming training opportunities. SLS (Squadron Leadership School) and a UCC (Unit
Commander’s Course) will be held 28 Feb-1 Mar in Knoxville. For those members a little further into their CAP
career, I would also like to mention the 2009 Region Staff College (RSC). This will be held the last week of
July in Knoxville (at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base). I attended the 2008 RSC and found it to be an
excellent course. We are fortunate to have a portion of the instruction handled by instructors from the Air
National Guard Training and Education Center. Simply put, they are outstanding instructors. Outside of
lectures, RSC consists of several group assignments. The group matches members from other wings in the
region (and my group even included two members from outside Southeast Region). This is a great way to
meet members (and future CAP leaders) from other wings.
As you’ve probably noticed, CAP now has a new national website (www.gocivilairpatrol.com). Members,
especially those involved with forms processing, should visit this new site—it is the location for updated CAP
Regulations, Manuals, Forms, etc. (The old site is no longer being updated). Several forms have been recently
updated, and their old versions are obsolete. It’s important to use the most current version when processing
forms. Since much of our work can be done electronically, we’re no longer left with paper copies of obsolete
forms. But keep in mind that if you download forms and archive them on a squadron or personal computer,
they need to be kept up to date. Remember, group and wing staff are here to help. If you have a question
regarding forms processing or are having problems with one, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
New Health Services Specialty Track has been approved. Remember that when working on any
specialty track, your trainer must have achieved a higher level within that specialty track than the one you are
working on.###
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Welcome
New CAP Members Williamson County Cadet Squadron
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Commander: Maj Jeffrey L Wreyford
Kingsport Composite Squadron email: jeff@wreyford.net
SM David R Charles
Cadet Luke W Upchurch SM James K Cecil
Smyrna Composite Squadron SM Janet F Cecil
Cadet Tyler R Brent SM Erik W Koglin
Cadet Richard C Murr SM Frederick J MacKrell
Cadet Dominic Woods SM Teresa G Wreyford
Millington Composite Squadron Cadet Matthew D Armstrong
Cadet Lamar D Hargrove Cadet Ben Cecil
SM Alexander Pennington Cadet Weston T Cecil
SM Russell E Pennington Cadet Caleb Epley
Morristown Composite Squadron Cadet Ben S Kelley
Cadet Charles D Cleary Cadet Christa R MacKrell
SM William J Mellon Cadet Corban F Mackrell
SM Leslie C Sturgill Cadet Nathanael J Merrell
Berry Field Composite Squadron Cadet Jesse M Wangrud
Cadet Michael E Nokes C/CMSgt Jeffrey Blake Wreyford
Cadet Harley C Parker C/TSgt Stewart S Wreyford
SM Corey W Tuttle
Henry County Composite Squadron The squadron meets at 8021 Horton Highway in
Cadet Joshua N Gabert College Grove at 1830 Thursdays.
Cadet Seth A Gabert
Knoxville Senior Squadron 1
SM Joseph L Keith Congratulations New Group
SM Daniel E Riggs
Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron
Commanders
SM Amy L Vath
McGhee Tyson Composite Squadron Group III Commander: Maj Mike Betzold
Cadet Dustin N Walker Group IV Commander: Maj Sam Robinson
Sumner County Cadet Squadron
Cadet Matthew T Setree Congratulations New/Transferred
Cadet Taylor M Stagner Squadron Commanders
Oak Ridge Composite Squadron
Cadet Eric M Danford Henry County Composite: Maj Wanda J Myers
Cadet Thomas E Schwahn McGhee Tyson Composite: Capt Paul J Hodge
Chattanooga Composite Squadron Sevier County Composite: Maj Kevin H Tarwater
Cadet Timothy H Murphy
Cadet Stephen J Sweat
New Wing Staff Member
Hendersonville Cadet Squadron
SM Tania Buda
2nd Lt Samuel P Shaffer
Choo Choo Senior Squadron
Drug Demand Reduction Administrator
SM Jeffery Murphy
SM Edwin S Susdorff IV
SM Mark W Windon
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Wing Commander, Col Barry Melton 1st Lt Kimberly Bennett (865) 382-5130
Vice Commander, Lt Col Bill Lane email: kbennett@tnwg.cap.gov or bennettcap@me.com
Wing Administrator, Ms Beverly Huff
Visit us on the Web:
PO Box 250 www.tnwg.cap.gov
Alcoa, TN 37701 www.gocivilairpatrol.com
voice: (865) 342-4880 fax: (865) 342-4882
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