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May, 2009 Issue 11

LTCOL HARMON- SQD LTCOL RON HARMON- SQDN. COMMANDER

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Making the Grade

The West Virginia Civil Air Patrol had its annual graded SAREX exercise on Saturday May 16, 2009 at Clarksburg WV in which it received a rating of Outstanding. During the graded SAREX, members of the Air Force were on hand to grade the Wings performance. The grading Air Force officials created several exercises to test our preparedness and execution of search and rescue and homeland security. Members of our unit that were graded: Capt. Coulter led the aircrew of himself as Mission Pilot, 2 Lt. Lohr as Observer, and SM Linsell as Scanner. While preparing to head to Clarksburg, Capt. Coulter was given a mission to perform aerial photography of targets in the Charleston area and transmits those photos to the mission base. Although weather was a threatening issue, the aircrew was able to complete the mission and return home safely. Per LtCol Thorn (Acting Incident Commander), a lot of recognition was given for the photography work they had done. 1st Lt. Velez led the Ground Team of himself as Ground Team Leader, SM Richards as Ground Team Member 3, C/LtCol Jared Gragan as Ground Team Member 2, and C/2lt Alancea Grant as Ground Team Member 2. Upon arriving to Clarksburg Mission Base and passing the vehicle inspection, the Parkersburg Ground Team was given the simulated task of assisting the Bridgeport Police in locating a 6 year old missing child wearing black and red. Because we lacked one member to form a Ground Team, a member of the Clarksburg Squadron was assigned to the Parkersburg Ground Team. Upon meeting the father of the missing child at the Bridgeport park (portrayed by an Air Force evaluator), 1st Lt Velez conducted an interview and it was reviled that amongst other things that the child was hard of hearing and like playing hide and go seek. After all information was gathered the search began. The Ground Team did located the missing child (portrayed by a rolled tight umbrella) hidden between a tree and bushes. LtCol. Harmon preformed the task of Communication Officer. He managed the radio communication for both air and ground.
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This Issue Senior Profile

Name: Donna S. Parsons Linsell Rank: New SM Specialty Track: Information Technology Training: Scanner, Operations Small Bio: I have lived primarily in the Mid-Ohio Valley all of my life. I have four children, Cody 20, Kendra - 19, Cole - 17, and Cory - 16; two grandchildren, Maddox - 8 months, Hailey - 6 months; and soon will have one daughter-in-law, Sarah - 21. I am currently employed by The Bureau of the Public Debt, US. Treasury, as a Program Analyst Systems Analysis and Support. In my nine years at BPD I have worked as an IT Specialist in several arenas; as a Systems Designer, a Systems Programmer, an Application Administrator, and on the IT Service Desk. Since graduating from DeVry Institute of Technology in 1986, I have worked a variety of jobs, including as a Financial Branch Manager, Credit Manager, Data Management, and Production

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Aircrew

Senior Profile Cont" Planner and Controller I have studied Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, for over nine years, and taught at my own school for the past three of those years. I am currently a second degree Black Belt, studying for my test for third degree. I was the first female officer and Director of the US Taekwondo Won, a traditional national sanctioning organization. I have won or placed in several national tournaments in forms, sparring, and breaking. I joined CAP due to my interest in flying and volunteerism, having previously taken private pilot lessons at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Over the years, I have volunteered for a variety of organizations (Favorite saying: "I'm in!"), too numerous to list here!

Updated reference material for the GX 55 and Becker has been placed on our Aircrew page of our squadron website. Please take the time to print off this material and place it in your flight bag if you do not have this information already.

05/16/2009 Once again, the WV Wing has received an "Outstanding Rating" for action during an AF Graded SAR Eval. This rating is as good as it gets. This Outstanding Rating is the second one in a row, and that is something that has never happened in WV and probably not often in all of CAP. The Staff, and ALL the Ground and Air Crews that participated today should give themselves a pat on the back. It was my very sincere pleasure to work with all of you during this mission. You deserve much more than a Thank You. Your dedication to duty is truly above and beyond, and I was proud to be the IC and be able to work with so many truly dedicated CAP members. Thanks again for all your hard work, and your dedication to Civil Air Patrol, our State and Nation. Eugene Thorn, Lt Col., CAP Vice Commander West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol

Favorite Saying: Dont be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.

Commanders Corner
Congratulation to Senior Member Bill Childers for his recent promotion to Captain.

Regulation Spotlight
CAP REGULATION 900-2 12 NOVEMBER 2003 Miscellaneous CIVIL AIR PATROL SEAL, EMBLEM AND FLAG ETIQUETTE
This regulation describes the Civil Air Patrol name, seal, emblem, and flags (this regulation does not concern the corporate seal, as described in the Civil Air Patrol constitution. Use of the corporate seal is reserved for legal documents as required by law). This regulation prescribes policy for use of the Civil Air Patrol name, seal, and emblem; use and display of United States and Civil Air Patrol flags; and ceremonial destruction of the United States Flag.

http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_082503081227. pdf

Cadet Corner
Parkersburg CAP Cadet Schedule May August 2009
Month Date Activity

This Issue Cadet Profile Name: Jacob Joseph Huck Rank: C/MSgt SQD Position: Cadet Core Bio: I am from Marietta Ohio. I love to eat. Some of my favorite foods are Tacos, Strombolis, Lasagna, Rice, and McDonalds. My hobbies are model building, riding motorcycles and looking through what people might consider junk in order to find that one item that I would consider to be a gem. I am a retired motocross and Super Cross racer and I have won a total of 37 trophies and plaques. I got my first gas four wheeler when I was 3 and entered my first race at 4. Favorite Quote: No matter how far you go down the wrong path, you can always make a U turn.

May

Blues Night

12

Testing/Moral Leadership Discussion

16

Clarksburg Graded SAREX (qualified Cadets only)

19

Model Rocketry Activity (bring necessary items)

26

DDR/ES

June

Blues Night/Moral Leadership Discussion/Completed Encampment Applications Due

Aerospace Education/ES

16

Model Rocketry Activity

23

Teambuilding Activity (GAME NIGHT!) bring snacks

30

Testing/Model Rocketry Activity

July

Blues Night/Moral Leadership Discussion

1118

WV Wing Summer Encampment

14

No Cadet meeting due to encampment

21

Model Rocketry Activity

Please note that Cadet meetings begin at 1830.

Dates and times for working on the Piper airplane will be forthcoming and will mostly be on Saturdays. Please remember that this is our CADET Program Scheduleinput and suggestions from all Cadets are encouraged and welcomed! 1Lt Pat Gragan, Parkersburg DCC, CAP gpg1963@peoplepc.com 1Lt Kristin Gragan, Parkersburg Asst DCC, CAP gragank@peoplepc.com

28

Testing/DDR

August

Blues Night/Moral Leadership Discussion

11

Model Rocketry Activity

18

Aerospace Education/ES

25

Testing/Model Rocketry

UP Coming Events
June 6-13 June 19-21 2009 Middle East Regional Staff College WV/Delaware Joint SAREX at Petersburg (overnight camping available) Cadet Summer Encampment. SAREX at Petersburg (overnight camping available)

Safety Corner
Here are some safety tips to reduce the risk of fire or explosion with gas grills:
Check grill hoses for cracking,

July 11- 18 July 24-26

brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
Move gas hoses as far away as

possible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease.

Always keep propane gas containers

August 14-16 SAREX at Petersburg (overnight camping available) August Cadet Glider Encampment at Petersburg (weeklong glider flying course w/camping at the airport. There may be some costs involved. New activity dependent upon interest and availability of instructors.)

upright.
Never store a spare gas container

under or near the grill or indoors.

Never store or use flammable liquids,

like gasoline, near the grill.

Never keep a filled container in a hot

August 22-23 AFRCC is offering the SAR Management Course at the Mine Academy in Beckley Sept 4-6 SAREX at Petersburg (overnight camping available)

car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
Make sure your spark ignitor is

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Test Schedule

consistently generating a spark to create a flame and burn the propane gas. If the flame is not visible, the heavier-than-air propane gas may be escaping and could explode.
Never bring the propane tank into the

house. Charcoal Grill Safety Tips Charcoal produces carbon monoxide (CO) when it is burned. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to toxic levels in closed environments. Each year about 17 people die as a result of CO fumes from charcoal being burned inside. To reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
Never burn charcoal inside of homes,

vehicles, tents, or campers.

Charcoal should never be used

indoors, even if ventilation is provided. Questions, comments, or want to write an article and have it posted on this newsletter? Just send an email to svelez@suddenlink.net. Missed and issue? Go to www.pkbcap.com and press calendar.
Since charcoal produces CO fumes

until the charcoal is completely extinguished, do not store the grill indoors with freshly used coals.