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Capt. Risher Lewis (left) congratulates outgoing Delta commander Capt. Dan Katen following the change of command ceremony at the squadrons Hooks Airport facility March 17. Katen, holding gifts of appreciation from the senior and cadet flights, had led the unit for the past five years. Additional photos from the ceremony may be found on page four.
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From top left: Capt. Bob Beeley, representing Group IV, passes the squadron guidon to new commander Capt. Risher Lewis; the squadron assembled on the pad; C/Maj. Collin Carstens presents outgoing Squadron Commander Capt. Dan Katen a plaque of appreciation from the cadet flight; Capt. Brian Callahan presents Capt. Katen a plaque from the senior flight; Capt. Katen poses with C/Capt. Jamie Douglas and C/Maj. Collin Carstens; Capt. Katen cuts a cake honoring his service as squadron commander following the change of command ceremony.
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Its not just another four letter word. Its a change of mind that you develop through training, listening to safety presentations, reading about lessons learned and by experience. In CAP we have to make it a way of life. A good number of our call-outs for actual search and rescue missions are because the aircrew or pilot involved failed to operate their aircraft in a safe manner and have now suffered the consequences of that action. The same holds true for call-outs for missing hikers and campers. Someone failed to either get a map of the area, have a compass on hand, or got into an area of bad weather because they didnt use caution when listening to the forecast. If you are involved in an activity make sure you think about safety. Take the extra time to check fuel, look at the weather, gather the necessary equipment and to think about the safety aspects of your activity. Remember; there are old pilots and bold pilots, but no ! old bold pilots. For those who dont fly; look in the mirror. The person most responsible for your safety is YOU!
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Aerospace Education
Algebra: Friend or Foe?
Lt. Col. Steven Mathews
At some point, some of you have taken algebra, are taking algebra, or will be taking algebra. Many people who encounter algebra believe they are receiving first-hand knowledge of purgatory. This article is to show you that algebra is your friend, not your enemy. The word "algebra" is named after the Arabic word "al-jabr, meaning union . This mathematical process was written in a book in 820 by the Islamic Persian mathematician, Muhammad ibn Ms al-Khwrizm (also considered The Father of Algebra"). Elementary algebra is the most basic form of algebra. It is taught to students who are presumed to have no knowledge of mathematics beyond the basic principles of arithmetic. In arithmetic, only numbers and their arithmetical operations (such as +, , , ) occur. In algebra, numbers are often denoted by symbols (such as a, x, or y). The most common complaint against algebra is that it has no relationship to everyday life. Consider this situation. You are on the dance committee, and youre in charge of providing the balloons. The committee has decided that they want to have blue and red balloons. However, the committee wants twice as many blue
balloons as red balloons. You have a budget of $100.00. The balloons are 5 cents apiece. How many blue and red balloons can you buy? How much money is left over? Assume a sales tax of 7%. You can start with a wild guess and take 5 to 10 frustrating minutes to get the correct answer. Or, you can use elementary algebra to get the correct answer in 1 minute. Most jobs require using tools. Algebra is a tool, just like a hammer and saw; it is a different type of tool. Many technical jobs, inside and outside of the military, use elementary a l g e b r a . A p i l o t , n a v i g a t o r, maintenance officer, avionics officer, logistics officer, jet engine mechanic, radio operator, nurse, dental assistant, doctor, dentist, accountant, etc., will use some amount of elementary algebra in their occupation. Your mastery of elementary algebra will enable you to be the outstanding performer in your future job. At the very least, you can buy the correct number of blue and red balloons for the next dance. Answer: 1,240 blue balloons, 620 red balloons; 0 cents.
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Contributors
C/2nd Lt. Jessica Willis Capt. Brian Callahan Capt. Risher Lewis Lt. Col. Steven Matthews Capt. Ray Watson
Photography
Capt. Jim Douglas C/2nd Lt. Jessica Willis 1st. Lt. Brandy Willis 2nd Lt. David McCollum Laurie Green
In order to fulfill the current mission requirements from the wing, we need highly trained resources capable of planning and executing tasks from the Incident Commander. Our unit has the resources and training to do just that. Please make every effort to take advantage of the opportunities offered so that when our unit (squadron, group and wing) is tasked for a mission, we stand ready and equipped to act quickly There are m a n y without delay. opportunities being offered within our unit and at the Simper Vigilans, group and wing levels, too. Capt. Risher Lewis Much of the training at Delta
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2nd Lt. David McCollum
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