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Charlie Brown`s
Story
The General
Gear, Our Mascot
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Hunthly
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Governing Edicts
TineIy Topics

Cadet Capers
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4 March 1300-1500
Senior Officers Meeting
10-11 March
SLS & CLC

17-18March
UCC
Honor Guard Training

19 May and 18 Aug
Cadet OFlights
17 March
Group I Sarex
20-22 April
GAWG Annual
Conference & Banquet
BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON: GA 129
Strength of the Aation
by Dr. Ilana Mor
March 3, 27
Squadron Commander
Capt. Don Colson
Team is an important concept
in the Civil Air Patrol. Our
members come together Irom
diverse backgrounds to train
Ior and perIorm our missions
Ior America. Much oI the
eIIort put Iorth is individual,
Irom physical preparedness to
the time spent in the books
preparing Ior the tests we take
to advance in rank or to
qualiIy Ior our chosen
specialties.

When we get caught up in our
own work and preparations, it
is all too easy to Iorget that
the reason Ior all oI the work
and eIIort is to develop our
skills to advance the abilities
oI the team as a whole.

When we see things that need
to be done, we oIten practice
the wrong kind oI thinking.

We (I`m guilty too.) think
'somebody should do
something, and we`re right.
The only problem is...
we`re it!
We need to train ourselves
to think in more positive
ways. We need to ask
ourselves better questions
when conIronted with a
problem.

II we ask 'What can I do to
make the situation better?
or 'How can I help? then
we will truly become the
team we need to be. II we
ask ourselves better
questions, better answers
will Iollow.
'Duty is understanding
and doing what ought to
be done, when it should
be done, without being
directly told to do so. It
involves a selIless
devotion to others Iirst,
whet her t hey ar e
members oI your Cadet
Squadron or the people
oI the United States who
have placed their special
trust in you as a military
proIessional.

USAFA DUTY CONCEPT
Maj Larry A. Smith
Contrails, Vol 3, pp 5-6

More than 40 years later,
Charlie Brown wanted to find the
Luftwaffe pilot who saved the
crew. After years of research,
Franz was found. He had never
talked about the incident, not even
a t p o s t - w a r r e u n i o n s .

They met in the USA at a
379th Bomber Group reunion,
together with 25 people who are
alive now - all because Franz never
fired his guns that day.


Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying
Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at
Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye
Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having
been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was
damaged and they were flying deeper over
enemy territory instead of heading home to
Kimbolton.
After flying over an enemy airfield, a
pilot named Franz Steigler was ordered to take
off and shoot down the B-17. When he got near
the B-17, he could not believe his eyes. In his
words, he 'had never seen a plane in such a bad
state'. The tail and rear section was severely
damaged, and the tail gunner wounded. The top
gunner was all over the top of the fuselage. The
nose was smashed and there were holes
everywhere.
Despite having ammunition, Franz flew
to the side of the B-17 and looked at Charlie
Brown, the pilot. Brown was scared and
struggling to control his damaged and
blood-stained plane.
Aware that they had no idea where they
were going, Franz waved at Charlie to turn 180
degrees. Franz escorted and guided the
stricken plane to and slightly over the North
Sea towards England. He then saluted Charlie
Brown and turned away, back to Europe.
When Franz landed he told the c/o that
the plane had been shot down over the sea, and
never told the truth to anybody. Charlie Brown
and the remains of his crew told all at their
briefing, but were ordered never to talk about
it.
Taken from the BBC Web Site
Aviation History


Research shows that Charlie
Brown lived in Seattle and Franz
Steigler had moved to Vancouver,
BC after the war. When they
finally met, they discovered that
THEY HAD LIVED LESS THAN
200 MILES APART FOR THE
PAST 50 YEARS!!
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James Tapia of New Philadelphia is not like other 7-year-olds. With his
military bearing, this young boy is "The General for the Tusco Composite
Squadron 277, the Civil Air Patrol Unit of Dover.
About a year ago, James began attending the Civil Air Patrol sessions
with his mother, Tammy Stahlecker, and brother, Sean Trough. Although
he wasnt old enough to become a Cadet in the Air Force Auxiliary, he
was so sincere and eager to help with the Unit that he was made the
groups mascot.
"James participates with the other Cadets just like hes a grown-up guy,
said Lt. Col. Wayne Shanks, Commander of the Unit. "He was made the
General because he acts and conducts himself like a General.
Shanks said James participates in the Units functions, including helping
to set up flags when the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was in New
Philadelphia last summer. Sometimes, he even is allowed to give orders.
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service. "Units present them to people for exceptional effort in helping that Unit, said Shanks.
"Thats why James got one ... because he made Christmas better for a Unit that wasnt able to come
home.
In December, James decided he wanted to make Christmas cards for Shanks sons Army unit.
Stephen Shanks is serving with the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squad in Qatar in the
Middle East. So, James drew 40 Christmas trees on 40 cards that he made himself. Inside he had
family members write, "Thank you for my freedom, and he signed his name at the bottom. James
then used his own money that he saved for family gifts to buy candy canes for each of the soldiers
because he also thought everyone should have a candy cane.
"He has something a lot of the Cadets and Seamen would love to have, said 1st Lt. Kevin Petitte,
Public Affairs Officer of the Civil Air Patrol. "He went above and beyond. I cant wait to see what this
little boy will be when he grows up.


MEET
BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON`S
MASCOT

GLAR

AND HIS PROFESSIONAL HANDLER
MRS. CHARLEEN ELLEFSON
SAR DOG HANDLER FROM ALASKA
Inherent in Leadership is the obligation to determine
the directives oI the orders and how they best apply to
the service, the Constitution oI the United States, and
the intent oI command. OIIicers are required to think
beyond the present view into the long term view oI the
intent oI the operation and its goals. Memories do not
have the luxury to be short in this matter. Consistency
and tenacity must prevail beyond a shadow oI a doubt.


Providing a consistent leadership process adds trust to
your command. Individuals Iollowing your commands
must have trust in your ability to provide the answers at
the moment. Sometimes the answers in your eyes may
not be as clear; however, not making a decision will
remove any trust your charges may have in your ability
to lead and destroy your command.


During an R.O.T.C. operation in the late 80`s, a young
cadet was placed in charge oI a unit during a training
exercise at Ft Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan. The
mission was to move a platoon-size element through a
wooded hilly section oI the base to a rally point near
Hilltop 107. The surrounding hillsides were tall and
rolling, and Hilltop 107 was the highest elevation in the
area.


During this LTX (Lane Training Exercise) reIerees are
assigned to each section with the purpose oI throwing
problems at the young oIIicers, providing unIoreseen
issues, and giving as close to a real liIe training
experience as possible.


During the operation, as the platoon (PLT) was moving
through a hill section, all at once it started taking Iire
Irom a hill to the leIt. The Leader ordered halI oI his
PLT to engage the machine gun nest while the second
team provided covering Iire to support the attack. At
this point, the unit was committed 100 percent.



1ust then, the referee stepped in with a twist!!!






A second machine gun opened Iire Irom the hillside on
the right.

Make a decision Cadet.

Taking the second halI oI the unit, the cadet ordered the
PLT to engage the second machine gun nest, leaving
only himselI, a medic, and the RTO (Radio
Transmitter Operator) to provide covering Iire.

At this point,
the referee threw a different curve ball.
The Iirst team is out oI ammunition and pinned down
on the hillside!

Make a decision Cadet..
The new order: Have halI oI the second team cover the
Iirst team and WITHDRAW!

The referee steps in again and informs the cadet that
the second team is now out of ammunition.
Make a decision Cadet..

Review the above situation, young cadet. Your men are
pinned down and split into three groups. They are
pinned down and sandwiched between two machine gun
nests on the hillsides. The PLT is at a very bad
disadvantage in position and condition.

Make a decision Cadet...
During an LTX, Cadets are graded on their
perIormance. They can earn up to Iive points Ior each
training situation. The cadet leader in this exercise
received 5 out oI 5 Ior this test.

Although he was under stressIul conditions, the young
cadet made an immediate decision. Can you guess the
order that was given to his men, and why they Iollowed
it?




(The answer can be Iound at the bottom oI Page 9.)




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CAPR 52-16, 2-4g.
Knowledge of the Cadet Oath
Cadets must recite the Cadet Oath Irom memory
to qualiIy Ior promotion.
THE CADET OATH
~I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, (I give mv
word, mv solemn promise to devote mvself and to
diligentlv perform according to the requirements of the
program) and that I will attend meetings
regularly, (I promise to be present at established
meetings and that attendance will be a significant
prioritv in mv schedule.) participate actively in
unit activities, (I vow that I will be directlv involved
and take part in Unit activities, functions, endeavors,
and profects both phvsicallv and intellectuallv.) obey
my officers, (I swear that I will follow and execute
completelv the commands and instructions of the
persons appointed to a position of responsibilitv or
authoritv over me.) wear my uniform properly,
(I guarantee that I will clothe mvself in the attire,
decorations, insignia, and ceremonial accouterments
as outlined in the governing regulations, CAPM 39-1.)
advance my education and training rapidly
(I agree to increase mv knowledge and skills as quicklv
as is possible for me.) to prepare myself to be of
service (I promise to increase mv level of
responsibilitv in order to allow mvself to be readv and
willing to be useful and helpful) to my
community, (I pledge to contribute to the societv,
neighborhood, citv, town, or area where I live.) state,
(I promise to nurture the state where I reside
Georgia) and nation. (And I swear to support The
United States of America)
CAPR 52-16, 2-3c.
Failure to Progress
Cadets who Iail to progress in the Cadet Program
by completing at least two achievements per year
may be terminated Irom the program.
(see CAPR 35-3, Membership Termination).
CAPR 52-16, 2-4c.
Retaining a Cadet in Grade
Commanders should retain a Cadet in grade iI the
Cadet`s perIormance or maturity does not
demonstrate an ability to accept increased
responsibility commensurate with the promotion.
Using the CAPF 50, Cadet Leadership Feedback,
the Commander (or Deputy Commander) will
oIIer constructive Ieedback to help the Cadet
develop his/her leadership skills. The Commander
must also schedule a Iollow-up review to be held
within 60 days.
CAPR 52-16, 2-4d.
Promotion Boards
Although not required, Units may hold Promotion
Boards (sometimes known as Boards oI Review),
to help the Commander decide iI Cadets are ready
to accept the increased responsibilities that come
with their promotions. II used, Promotion Boards
must meet the Iollowing criteria:
1. The Commander (or Commander`s designee) must
evaluate each Cadet using a CAPF 50.
2. Promotion Boards will not re-test Cadets on
material they already passed through achievement
tests.
3. Commanders must apply local Promotion Board
policies consistently, with all Cadets being subject
to the same process.
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NUTS and BOLTS
With 2Lt David Maney
Leadership & Activities Officer


Ever wonder why your Leadership Officer presses you onward?
Here are some extracts from Civil Air Patrol Regulation 52-16,
Cadet Program Management.

Tales lrom A Lile Traveler

WiIh 1LI llana Mor, Moral Leadership Ollicer



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The diIIerence between the Iinish line in a race and the
goal line in a Iootball game is the deIense. In a race,
almost all oI the runners can Iinish because there is no
one preventing them Irom reaching the goal; however, in
a Iootball game, the deIense can prevent a score, and
oIten does.

LiIe is more like a Iootball game than a race. Many times
while attempting to achieve something, there will be
obstacles which block success. In almost every worthy
mission, diIIiculties and problems will arise. It is during
these challenges that hard choices must be made.

Civil Air Patrol is designed to create leaders who
demonstrate a character that not only seeks to enable
achievement Ior themselves, but achievement in others.
Leaders provide help Ior those who are Iacing obstacles
by giving encouragement as well as sharing opinions and
ideas. Leaders are creative people who help widen the
vision oI people under stress.

In our last Moral Leadership Session, the Cadets
examined a case study oI a High School senior, named
Mike, who was unable to adequately do his assignments
because he had lost his textbook and did not have the
money to replace it. Mike, a passing student during the
Iirst semester, was able to occasionally borrow the
textbook Irom his teacher and Irom Susan, a Iellow
student. He was aIraid that without the textbook, he
would not pass biology, and subsequently not be able to
graduate.

A classmate, named Karen, lost her textbook and reported
it to the teacher. Two days later, Mike showed up with a
textbook and with his homework completed; however, he
would not reveal Irom where he got his textbook.

The Cadets broke up into smaller groups to deliberate the
Iacts, presumptions, problems, and solutions oI the case
study. Following are the results oI their discussions:

1. Where did Mike get his new textbook?
He Iound his lost textbook.
Susan loaned him her textbook.
He stole the book Irom Karen.
The teacher loaned him the book.



2. How could you help Mike with his dilemma?
What are Mike`s options?
Help Mike purchase another book.
Talk to the teacher.
Tutor Mike.
Help Mike to prove that it is his book.
Return the book to its rightIul owner.
Help Mike to tell the truth.

3. Who is responsible Ior Mike`s problem?
It is deIinitely Mike`s Iault. He lost the
book, thereIore it is his problem.

4. What would you do in Mike`s situation?
I would tell Irom where I got the book, and
then go to my parents Ior money to pay Ior
my lost book.
II the books have name tags inside, Karen
should ask to see Mike`s book in order to see
iI it is really hers.

AIter each group shared their answers to the
preceding questions, C/CMSgt Matt Roberson, the
interim Cadet Commander, shared with all oI the
Cadets his responses to the Iollowing two questions:
1. As a CAP leader, what is your responsibility to
help Cadets continue to progress in their CAP
experience?

My responsibilities are:
To be an example to others.
To use my knowledge to better the Squadron.
To be a mentor.
To be the best leader that I can.

2. What behavior should you demonstrate?
I should always behave as a proIessional.
I should always demonstrate proper customs
and courtesies.
I should always demonstrate model behavior
and CAP Core Values, whether I am at the
Squadron or in the outside world.

Civil Air Patrol Core Values
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Respect
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1/5th Scale Supermarine Spitfire MK 1

The model is skinned with litho plate over a balsa
core and has been leIt in bare metal at the suggestion oI
Michael Fopp, so that the structure is seen to best
advantage. The rivets are real and many are pushed into
drilled holes in the skin and underlying balsa, but many
more are actual mechanical Iixings. I have no accurate
count, but I suspect that there are at least 19,000!

All interior detail is built Irom a combination oI
Supermarine drawings and workshop manuals, plus
countless photographs oI my own, many oI them taken
opportunistically when I was a volunteer at the DuxIord
Aviation Society based at DuxIord AirIield, home oI the
incomparable Imperial War Museum collection in
Cambridgeshire, England. SpitIires, in various marks are,
dare I say, a common Ieature there!

The degree oI detail is probably obsessive: The
needles oI the dials in the cockpit actually stand proud oI
the instrument Iaces, but you have to look hard to see it!

Why the Ilat canopy? Well, the early Mk.Is had
them, and I had no means to blow a bubble hood, so it was
convenient. Similarly the covers over the wheels were
another early Ieature and they saved me a challenging task
oI replicating the wheel castings.

The model has its mistakes, but I`ll leave the
experts to spot them, as they most certainly will, plus
others I don`t even know about. I don`t pretend the little
SpitIire is perIect, but I do hope it has captured something
oI the spirit and incomparable beauty oI this magniIicent
Iighter. It`s perhaps the closest to a union that art and
technology have ever come a killing machine with lines
that are almost sublime.

II anyone asked me why I set out to build a
SpitIire in one-IiIth scale, and detailed to the last rivet and
Iastener, I would probably be hard-pushed Ior a practical
or even sensible answer. Perhaps the closest I can get is
that since a small child I have been awe inspired by R. J.
Mitchell`s elliptical winged masterpiece, and that to build
a small replica is the closest I will ever aspire to
possession.

The job took me well over eleven years, during
which there were times I very nearly came to giving the
project up Ior lost. The sheer amount oI work involved,
countless hours, proved almost too much, were it not Ior a
serendipitous encounter at my Ilying club in Cambridge
with Dr Michael Fopp, Director General oI the Royal Air
Force Museum in England. Seeing the near complete
Iuselage, he urged me to go on and Iinish the model,
promising that he would put it on display. I was
Ilabbergasted, Ior when I started I had no inkling that my
work would end up in a position oI honor in one oI the
world`s premier aviation museums.


David Glen, English Model Builder Irom Whaddon,
Cambridge built with inIinite detail and super-human
devotion and dexterity the 1/5 scale Supermarine
SpitIire MK1 seen in the photographs below.

Thank you Paul Shirley, USAF Retired, Ior sharing this article.
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n the past, have been told by my
doctor and the Group 1 Commander that in
order to relieve some of my physical and mental
stress, did not need to attend all the Bartow
meetings. Well, did not pay any attention to
that, and it has finally sunk in that they were
right.
As you may notice, have removed all of
my tools from the Cadet trailer and have moved
the lumber outside and covered it up from the
weather. also moved the carpet and padding
into the Cadet trailer in place of where the
lumber was. Now can get around in the
Uniform Shed to issue uniforms and other
clothing.
At the last Squadron meeting, made
the announcement that will be at the Bartow
meetings on the first and third Thursday of each
month for Logistics and Supply needs. Capt.
Collins and Lt. Maney will cover Logistics and
Supply in my absence. t is my intention to keep
this schedule unless otherwise directed by my
Group 1 Commander and/or doctor.
The roof repair or replacement project is
still in limbo. Nothing new. hope that the
canvas tarp that is now on the roof holds out.
The electrical is just short of being done.
Lt. Maney has done a great job so far, but with
his tight work schedule and family
responsibilities, it is hard for him to break loose
and finish up. have no doubts he will be back
and finish up as soon as he can.
Time and other responsibilities are taking
their toll on everyone, and things are looking a
little ragged around the complex. This will be fixed
as things and time become more open to sched-
ule.
With Spring coming up and a break in the
weather, there will be clean-up, fix-up projects
started.



I WILL NOT ASK FOR HELP ANY MORE.
IF YOU HAVE PRIDE IN THE SQUADRON,
YOU WILL SHOW UP AND HELP
WHEN THE DATE AND TIME
ARE ANNOUNCED!!!



hope everyone understands
my change in schedule.
would rather be here for you
when can, than not at all.
Well, that's about it for now


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A personal Iriend is a Retired Marine Colonel who rose
Irom an Enlisted BattleIield Marine (Guadalcanal through
Iwo Jima), and went on to Post-War European
reconstruction. He oIIered that most recipients oI the
Medal oI Honor are humble in that they know oI many
others whose bravery was just as "Above and Beyond - iI
not more", but was not witnessed by two. That is the
standard - one is not enough. Frequently the second or
many other witnesses died during or aIter the engagement
where the potential recipient and one witness survived,
and all other criteria were metperhaps many times over.

He tells stories oI his own combat experience
and oI others he knew, where an event had only one, or
worse, no other survivors. Nothing is his comments
connoted any jealousy or disrespect to those who were
so honored because he was not so awarded. He was
content with the rule as it stood. He merely was
oIIeri ng some background understandi ng
as to the signiIicance and reverence that the USA has
Ior The Medal.
It is something that almost everyone
morally understands.
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SAIL TIPS SAIL TIPS SAIL TIPS SAIL TIPS
With Lt. Mike Fouts, Squadron Safety Officer


wireless Phunes and Briving wireless Phunes and Briving wireless Phunes and Briving wireless Phunes and Briving

1. Know the IocaI ruIes about wireIess phones and driving.
2. Use a hands-free device.
3. Keep your wireIess phone where you can easiIy reach it, so that you can
get it without taking your eyes off the road.
4. If you are taIking and the traffic or weather gets bad, end the caII and caII
back Iater.
5. Don't take notes or Iook up phone numbers whiIe driving.
6. If you must use the phone whiIe driving, try to make the caII(s) when you
aren't moving or when conditions are easy.
7. Conversations that invoIve emotion or that produce stress are the most
distracting. Avoid them when you are driving.
WHAT WAS THE ORDER THAT THE CADET LEADER GAVE TO HIS PLATOON?

The order was 'Fix bayonets...CHARGE!

At the end oI the LTX, this became the rally orders Ior the entire Unit. Decisions are made and orders are
Iollowed, not just Ior the moment, but Ior history.

This exercise was set-up Ior Iailure Ior any Unit that attempted it. No matter what decision was made, the
reIerees intended to keep changing the problems until the Cadet leader was broken or paused in giving
orders. No one ever expected a Unit pinned down under Iire by two machine gun nests and without
ammunition to do anything but Iall back or surrender!

Thinking outside the box provided an answer to the problem. With no support, the Unit took out the machine
gun nests on both hillsides; however, this was at a high cost. During the Iight, the platoon suIIered an 80
percent KIA (killed in action) and 15 percent WIA (wounded in action). The Cadet leader was killed while
leading the charge on the second nest, aIter the Iirst nest had been removed and manned by members oI the
PLT.
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With
Lt Col Bill 1ansson,
Aerospace Officer



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Bernard F. Fisher
Major, U.S. Air Force 1st Air Commandos


AIter serving brieIly in the Navy at the end oI World War II, Bernard Fisher spent 1947 to 1950 in the Air
National Guard, then joined ROTC while he was a college student in Utah. Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in
the Air Force in 1951, he served as a jet Iighter pilot in the Air DeIense Command until 1965, when he
volunteered to serve in Vietnam.

During his Iirst year there, Fisher, now a Major, was assigned to the 1st Air Commandos and Ilew two hundred
combat missions in the propeller-driven A-1E/H Skyraider, which was suited Ior close support missions because
it could carry large bomb loads, absorb heavy ground Iire, and Ily Ior long periods at low altitude.

On March 10, 1966, Fisher and his wingman were headed to a U.S. Special Forces camp near the Cambodian
border where North Vietnamese troops were on the verge oI overrunning an outnumbered contingent oI Green
Berets. Near their target, the two Skyraiders were joined by Iour other planes. They all had to run a gauntlet oI
enemy antiaircraIt Iire as they Ilew straight down the A Shau Valley and delivered their bombs. The cloud cover
was so thick that they were Iorced to Ily as low as three hundred Ieet, allowing enemy guns on either side oI the
valley to Iire down on them.

Once the six planes completed a straIing run, they make a 180 degree turn and lined up Ior another. The plane the
Major D.W. "Jump" Myers was Ilying was hit and burst into Ilames. Too low to bail out, Myers crash-landed on
the Special Forces camp's airstrip and hid Irom the enemy in the underbrush near an embankment. While the other
aircraIt began to straIe the area around Myers to keep the North Vietnamese away, Fisher called Ior a helicopter
rescue. When he heard the nearest choppers were at least halI an hour away, and seeing that the North Vietnamese
were closing in on Myers, Fisher decided to land and pick up the airman himselI. "I'm going in." he radioed the
other planes.

The short, 2,500 Ioot airstrip was littered with signs oI battle - unexploded ordnance and debris Irom nearby
buildings. Fisher touched down, but he was going too Iast to stop and had to go-around and make another
approach. The second time, he managed to skid to a stop beIore reaching the end oI the runway. Then he turned
and taxied to where Myers was hiding as the other aircraIt continued to provide cover Irom above. Myers rushed
out and climbed onto the wing oI the plane; Fisher opened the canopy and pulled him in. then, dodging the shell
holes and parts oI exploded bombs on the steel-planked runway, Fisher pushed Iorward on the A-1's throttle and
headed down the strip. With the enemy concentrating Iire on him Irom both sides, he managed to get enough
ground speed to liIt oII at the end oI the runway. When he returned to base at Pleiku, the ground crew counted
nineteen bullet holes in his plane.

Bernard Fisher was presented with the Medal oI Honor by President Lyndon Johnson on January 19, 1967, the
Iirst airman in Vietnam to receive this distinction. He returned to the Air DeIense Command and Ilew jet Iighters
until 1974, when he retired as a Colonel. In 1999, the Navy honored him by naming a newly commissioned
pre-positioning ship aIter him.
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The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will
undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air Patrol. It is my pleasure to
share this information with the Squadrons that I oversee.
Major Orlando La Rosa, USAF Liaison to CAP
NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL
Air Force Week Locations Announced
Pentagon oIIicials have announced the Air Force Week locations Ior 2007. The six locations are: (1) Phoenix,
March 19 to 25 (Luke Air Force Base Open House, March 24 and 25); (2) Sacramento, June 4 to 10 (CaliIornia
Capital Air Show, June 9 and 10); (3) St. Louis, July 2 to 8 (Scott AFB Open House, July 7 and 8); (4) New
England with activities Iocused around Boston, Aug. 18 to 26; (5) Honolulu, Sept. 12 to 15 (Air Force Ball, Sept.
15); and (6) Atlanta, Oct. 8 to 14 (Great Georgia Air Show, Oct. 13 and 14). Each Air Force Week includes
community visits and talks by senior Air Force oIIicials, Ilight demonstration team perIormances, and displays
providing a close look at Air Force men and women serving on the Iront lines.
DID YOU KNOW?
Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (As printed in Air Force Link)
Benjamin O. Davis, an aviation pioneer, is one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen of World War . However, his
military career spanned five decades and three wars. He was the first African-American officer in the Army Air
Forces, and was a member of the first African-American pilot-training class at Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama.

He was born in December 1912 in Washington, D.C., the son of a retired Army brigadier general. Davis was the first
African-American to graduate from West Point in this century. His four years there were not pleasant. Because he
was black, he was officially "silenced" by all cadets--no one spoke to him for four years except on official business;
he roomed alone and he had no friends.
He served in the infantry and taught military science at Tuskegee until May 1941 when he transferred to the Air
Corps. He earned his wings in March 1942. Because of the war and his ability, promotion followed rapidly. As a
lieutenant colonel in 1942, six months shy of his 30th birthday, Davis assumed command of Tuskegee Army Air
Base's 99th Fighter Squadron, the oldest and most famous unit of the Tuskegee Airmen, first in North Africa and
later to Sicily. He flew P-51s in combat, and came home in October 1943 to form the 322d Fighter Group. Two
months later the 322d were in taly providing escort missions for bombers and could say that they never lost a single
bomber to enemy aircraft. n the spring of 1945 Davis led a squadron of fighters on a hazardous mission against
airfields in southern Germany and was awarded a Silver Star.
Segregation ended in the services in 1948 with a presidential decree. Davis then attended Air War College, served
in the Pentagon, where he gained approval to create the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. He was sent
to Korea in 1953 to command a fighter wing. The following year he received his first star and moved to the
Philippines as vice commander of the Thirteenth Air Force.
Davis served two tours in Germany with Twelfth Air Force and at Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe. He
returned to the United States and held various staff assignments until he returned to the Philippines as commander
of the 13th Air Force, Clark Air Force Base.
His last assignment was at MacDill AFB, Fla., as deputy commander in chief, U.S. Strike Command, with additional
duty as commander in chief, Middle-East, Southern Asia and Africa.
He retired from the service Feb. 1, 1970. His military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal,
Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the
Philippine Legion of Honor. He wrote his autobiography, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., American: An Autobiography
(Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian nstitution Press, 1991), an account of his experiences at West Point and his
commands.
He was advanced to general Dec. 9, 1998 by President Bill Clinton. Davis died July 4, 2002 at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center in Washington of Alzheimer's disease at age 89.
Sources compiled from Air Force News Agencv, Air Universitv and the U.S. Air Force Biographical Dictionarv bv
Flint O. DuPre, Colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserve
Historical Milestones
February 18, 1918 The 103rd Pursuit Squadron is Iormed with members oI the LaIayette Escadrille.
February 19, 1936 Brig. Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell died in New York City.
February 20, 1948 The Strategic Air Command receives its Iirst B-50 SuperIortress bomber. Equipped Ior in-
Ilight reIueling, the B-50 is an improved version oI the B-29 with larger engines and a taller tail Iin and rudder.
February 23, 1912 The War Department Iirst oIIicially recognized the Military Aviator rating.
February 24, 1969 An enemy mortar shell strikes an AC-47 gunship on which Airman 1st Class John L.
Levitow serves. Although seriously wounded, he ejects a smoking Ilare and becomes the Iirst enlisted airman to
win the Medal oI Honor in Vietnam.

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1 MAR 2007 Squadron closed due to severe thunderstorms
Thursday
1800-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: BDUs) 1800 - 18:55 MonIhly MeeIing
CadeI Command SIall
And
ElemenI Leaders

1LI Mor,2LI Maney
C,Command SIall

19:00 - 19:15

Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
CapI. Colson
C,Command SIall

19:20 - 20:20

PresenIaIion on Ihe
BERLlN AlRLllT
WiIh Paul Shirley
USAl ReIired
LI Col |ansson

20:25 - 20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )

C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

20:30-20:45

Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55 Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
1 MAR 2007
8 MAR 2007
10-11 March SLS and CLC at Dobbins ARB
Thursday
1900-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: BDUs) 1900-19:20 Squadron lormaIion
CapI. Colson

SaleIy Brieling
LI |ohnson, C,TSgI Colson
(quarIerly) 19:15 - 19:30 +? (DDR PresenIaIion) (2LI lreese)



19:20 - 20:30 Leadership
CAP Core Values
Leadership Tasks
2LI. Maney

19:20 - 20:55 TesIing 1LI Shellield,CapI Blake



20:30 -20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )

LogisIics
C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

Maj Geiger

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55

Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
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4 March 1300-1500 Senior Officer Meeting

For Cadets, the evening will include challenges to enhance Leadership and Followership abilities, mentoring
for future Achievements, and completion of unfinished assigned tasks.

The Cadet Command Staff will meet for a planning session.
Thursday
1830-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: CLASS A) 18:30 - 18:55 Color Guard C,CMSgI Roberson

THE MEETlNG WlLL BE
HELD AT THE
SQUADRON
19:00-19:20 Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
(PromoIions)
CapI. Colson
C,Command SIall


WE WlLL NOT BE AT
THE CHURCH AT
WOODLAND
19:25 - 20:25 Moral Leadership
99 + 1 + 1"
The role of a leader in
retaining all members
of the Unit
1LI Mor

20:30 - 20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )

C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55 Closing lormaIion


CapI. Colson
Thursday
1830-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: PT GEAR) 18:30 - 18:55 Drill Team C,CMSgI Roberson

19:00-19:15 Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
CapI. Colson
C,Command SIall

19:20 - 20:30 PT


LogisIics
LIs louIs & Maney
CapI.Collins

Maj Geiger

20:15 -20:55 CadeI Review Board



20:30 - 20:55

CADET TlME
Grounds & Building
Clean-up & MainIenance
C,Command SIall

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55

Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
22 MAR 2007
15 MAR 2007
29 MAR 2007
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17-18 March UCC and GAWG Honor Guard Training Weekend

GAWG ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BANQUET
The Georgia Wing Annual ConIerence and Banquet will
be held 20-22 April 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-
Marietta Hotel, 1775 Parkway Place SE, Marietta,
Georgia. Find out the latest news about Georgia Wing
and increase your knowledge about Operations,
Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Mission
Support.
All Cadets are invited to observe the GAWG Cadet
Advisory Council mass meeting taking place on April 21
at the conIerence..
GROUP I NEWS
From Maj Tonya Boylan, Group I Commander

Congratulations to the Iollowing GROUP I Members
Ior their hard work and dedication in progressing
through the Senior ProIessional Development and
Cadet Programs:

General Billy Mitchell Award
C/2nd Lt. Brad E. Sweetser - Cobb Composite Sqdn.

Paul E. Garber Award
LTC Charles H. Talley - Cobb Composite Sqdn.

Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Award
1st. Lt. Albert J. Gardiner - Cobb Composite Sqdn.

I. Copt. Co|||ns |s the SAk |ord ond the wroth|u| god o| SAk. He w||| o|woys |eod you
|nto o m|ss|on, os the person who |s the ||rst on the ground ond the |ost to |eove.
So |et |t be wr|tten. So |et |t be done.
Irons|ot|on: A|woys |o||ow the ru|es ond orders o| your Leoders.
II. He w||| treot us o|| o||ke - ||ke |||th.
Irons|ot|on: Never show |ovor|t|sm.
III. Ihou sho|t do noth|ng thot he w||| not do ||rst. Ihus w||| you be creoted |nto
mosters |n h|s deod|y |moge.
Irons|ot|on: Set the exomp|e.
IV. He sho|| pun|sh thy bod|es becouse the |ess thou sweotest |n tro|n|ng , the |ess thou
sho|| rest |n the ||e|d.
Irons|ot|on: FI |s o good th|ng.
V. Indeed, || thou hurteth |n thy e||orts ond thou su||ereth po|n|u| d|ngs, thou ort
do|ng |t r|ght.
Irons|ot|on: Expect the unexpected.
VI. Ihou host not to ||ke |t. Ihou just hos to do |t
Irons|ot|on: Enough so|dI
VII. Ihou sho|| keep |t s|mp|eI You're ||redIIIIIIIIII
Irons|ot|on: Avo|d comp||cot|ons.
VIII. Ver||y thou ort not po|d ot o|| |or thy methods, however, thou requ|reth resu|ts by
ony meons thot sho|t he|p onother by ony meons necessory.
Irons|ot|on: "Duty, Honor, Country" - Genero| Doug|os McArthur
IX. Co||ee moy be used ond |s expected to be used os o b|ood subst|tute.
Mo|nto|n o supp|y ot o|| t|mesI
Irons|ot|on: Mony wroth|u| s|tuot|ons hove been turned |nto m|nor |ssues
w|th just one cup o| co||ee.
X. Ihou sho|t o|woys remember thy u|t|mote ond ||no| commondment, wh|ch |s to
be corr|ed w|th|n the m|nd ond sou| o| every true SAk member. Ihere ore
o|woys ru|es ond Ihou sho|t not do stu|| || |t be ot the cost o| |njury or |||e.
Irons|ot|on: A|woys remember...so|ety ||rstI

IHE IOF IEN GOVEkNING EDICIS
FOk A SAk MISSION LED 8Y CAFI COLLINS
By C/MSgt Corey Collins
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Also, remember that there is noth-
ing wrong with selecting your
friends or people you have worked
with closely in the past to serve on
your Staff. This may actually be
good, as it reduces the amount of
time it will take for everyone to get
to know each other and begin to
work as a team. It only becomes
an issue if you select people based
on level of friendship, as opposed
to level of competence and
capability. As the leader, mission
a c c o mpl i s h me nt i s y o ur
responsibility, and no one else`s.
You may have to disappoint people
or even make them angry, but you
are morally obligated to do what`s
best for the organization as a
whole.

Your Staff is not made up of mere
subordinates. They are your
followers, and they are also
leaders. It is your responsibility to
ensure that they are fully capable
of making decisions for you, be-
cause you can not supervise them
all the time, yet they still work on
your authority. It`s up to you to
ensure they are properly trained,
know what is expected of them,
and receive the guidance and
mentorship they need in order to
learn and grow as they get the job
done.
Congratulations C/CMSgt Dwayne Collins
for meeting and passing the Speech and Essay
portions of the Armstrong Achievement.

SAFETY PLEDGE
As a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to
promote an uncompromising safety environment
for myself and others, and to prevent the loss of,
or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to
me. I will perform all my activities in a
professional and safe manner and will hold
myself accountable for my actions in all of our
Missions for America.


C/Amn Chris 1ones
C/Amn Arreal Webb
C/A1C 1acob Ellefson
C/TSgt Kathryn Colson
C/CMSgt Matt Roberson
lABET lAPERS lABET lAPERS lABET lAPERS lABET lAPERS
BART0W BART0W BART0W BART0W- -- -ET0WAH lABETS ARE ET0WAH lABETS ARE ET0WAH lABETS ARE ET0WAH lABETS ARE
Picking Your Staff
Staff should be picked on a need rather than a
want. If you don`t need someone on Staff, don`t
assign them in the first place. Don`t be bulky with
your Staff. Make sure that the people that you
pick are more interested in the group than in their
own advancement. They need to be working on
their own advancement, but not using their
position to only better themselves.

The biggest thing to keep in mind when selecting
Staff is the dynamics of the Staff as a whole. You
need to look at the various applicants` strengths
and weaknesses, background experience, and
personality traits. The Deputy Command and/or
the First Sergeant should be picked on how well
they will complement the Cadet Commander and
work well together.

When evaluating the candidates, you need to
figure out who would be best for which position
based on two main criteria:

1. Past experience
2. Growth potential
Obviously the candidate for Flight Commander
with the most experience is the Cadet who served
as Flight Commander at Encampment last year,
but is he necessarily the most qualified person to
learn from that position again this year? Would
he be a better fit for the Cadet Deputy
Commander, where he can learn and grow from a
new position at a higher echelon, while mentoring
and training the people who are new to the Flight
Commander position?




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Civil Air Patrol, the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a
nonprofit organization that performs 95 percent of continental
U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center. Volunteers also perform
homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at
the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members
play a leading role in Aerospace Education and serve as mentors
to the 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP Cadet
programs.
CAP has been performing missions for America
for more than 60 years.