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Above and Beyond

THE 78TH NEWS

SPRING 2010

United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol

Volume 1, Issue 5 * 78th East Iowa Cadet Squadron Newsletter * Cedar Rapids, IA * Winter Spring 2010

ABOUT US
The Eastern Iowa Cadet Squadron currently consists of more than 40 members, of which more than half are cadets. Our cadets are comprised of both home and public school students, with ages ranging from 12 to 18. The cadets study leadership, aerospace, and participate in physical training and community service. The squadron is also comprised of senior members, which support the cadet program and participate in Emergency Services and a professional development program. The squadron meets weekly for the cadets to receive both lecture and hands on learning. In addition, we have Emergency Services overnighters that we affectionately call Camp Rocky. During Camp Rocky, cadets and seniors receive classroom and hands on Emergency Services training. We also participate in CAP statewide activities, called SAREX (Search and Rescue Exercise). During a SAREX, we may travel to an airport a couple of hours away and be tasked to perform a practice mission. Both Camp Rocky and the SAREXs take place on a weekend. They help prepare us for when we are called to a real ES mission.

Welcome to the Spring issue of the EICS newsletter. We are proud to share the accomplishment of our members during the Winter of 2009 and Spring of 2010 as well as the most relevant news of the season. Do not forget to visit our website for the most recent news and information about the squadron, ARUE!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Cadets
Name Leslie Clapp Kathryn Meyers Shauna Holt Tom Scroggs Tad Camp Ryan Cairns Garrett Heyd Isreal Lightner Austin Lightner Jacob Spurrel Joined Aug-09 Aug-09 Aug-09 Oct-09 Oct-09 Mar-10 Mar-10 Mar-10 Mar-10 Apr-10

Greetings from the Members of the East Iowa Cadet Squadron. We are going to the International Space Station! This picture is scheduled to travel to space with the STS134 Endeavor mission as part of the NASAs Face in Space Program. Check our Winter Edition to see our certificate.

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Seniors
Name Craig Kroupa Jim Scroggs Jim Pitts Joined Jun-09 Oct-09 Nov-09

PROMOTIONS
Cadets
Name Luke Serafin Nate Serafin Michael Leedy Duncan Kroupa Katelyn Mishmash Harlan Horst Ben Selzer Nate Serafin Katelyn Mishmash Leslie Clapp Shauna Holt Luke Serafin Katelyn Mishmash Nate Serafin Thomas Scroggs Tad Camp Duncan Kroupa Katelyn Mishmash Promoted to c/CMSgt c/A1C c/1st Lt c/A1C c/MSgt c/A1C c/A1C c/SrA c/SMSgt c/Amn c/Amn c/2nd Lt c/CMSgt c/SSgt c/Amn C/Amn c/SrA c/2nd Lt Date Aug-09 Aug-09 Sep-09 Sep-09 Sep-09 Oct-09 Oct-09 Nov-09 Nov-09 Nov-09 Nov-09 Jan-10 Jan-10 Jan-10 Jan-10 Mar-10 May-10 Jun-10

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Supporting a Great Cause -- Donating to Civil Air Patrol!
The 78th Cadet Squadron sincerely thanks everyone who provides financial support to the Squadron as well as those who volunteer their time and effort. It takes a lot of work to keep things running on a volunteer basis. None of the annual dues that members pay to CAP National Headquarters come back to the Squadron, and we do not assess an annual fee from our members. Likewise, our cadets are not obliged to wash cars or sell candy bars or magazines to raise funds. This is possible because of the generous support of benefactors who donate to our Squadron so that we can focus on training for and carrying out our important mission-related activities. If you are considering a donation, there is no finer organization than Civil Air Patrol. If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact Maj Bob Benson at robertbenson2088@msn.com. It is possible to donate to Civil Air Patrol via the United Way, and some employers will even offer a matching contribution! If you wish to be a sponsor, please contact our public affairs office in the contact us section at www.ncria078.org

AWARDS
Name Michael Leedy Craig Kroupa Brian Mishmash Jim Scroggs Luke Serafin Luke Serafin John Leedy John Leedy Luke Serafin James Pitts Francisco Molina Nate Serafin Brian Mishmash John Leedy Katelyn Mishmash Katelyn Mishmash Francisco Molina Brian Mishmash Katelyn Mishmash Michael Leedy Nate Serafin Jim Pitts Craig Kroupa Luke Serafin Ribbon/Award Date 5 Year Service Ribbon Jun-09 Membership Ribbon Jun-09 Tech Rating - Comm Nov-09 Membership Ribbon Nov-09 First Find Nov-09 Armstrong Nov-09 Leadership Ribbon Nov-09 Tech Rating - Cadet Programs Nov-09 ES Patch Dec-09 Membership Ribbon Jan-10 Tech Rating - PAO \ Jan-10 Wright Brothers Jan-10 Sr Rating - PDO Jan-10 5 year Service Ribbon Feb-10 2 Year Service Ribbon Feb-10 Armstrong Mar-10 Red Service Ribbon Mar-10 Loening Ribbon Apr-10 AFSA Oustanding Cadet Apr-10 AFA Oustanding Cadet Apr-10 ES Patch May-10 ES Patch May-10 ES Patch May-10 GTM Basic Badge May-10

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Seniors
Name Francisco Molina Craig Kroupa John Leedy Brian Mishmash Jim Scroggs Jim Pitts Promoted to 1st Lt 2nd Lt 1st Lt Capt 2nd Lt 2nd Lt Date Sep-09 Dec-09 Dec-09 Apr-10 Apr-10 May-10

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United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol

Volume 1, Issue 5 * 78th East Iowa Cadet Squadron Newsletter * Cedar Rapids, IA * WWW. NCRIA078.ORG * Winter Spring 2010

United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol

Volume 1, Issue 5 * 78th East Iowa Cadet Squadron Newsletter * Cedar Rapids, IA * WWW. NCRIA078.ORG * Winter Spring 2010

EICS conducts a Mission Radio Operator course

The use of radio communications is a critical component of CAP members training as they are authorized to operate CAP radio stations upon certification by wing or higher authority to perform the Emergency Services missions. As part of this training, the EICS conducted a Mission Radio Operator (MRO) qualifications training to prepare members to use perform radio communications during missions.

IN THE NEWS
Iowa cadets honored by the Air Force and Air Force Sergeant Associations.
Cedar Rapids, IA - C/2nd Lt Michael Leedy and C/CMSgt Katelyn Mishmash, cadets of the Civil Air Patrol - East Iowa Cadet Squadron in Cedar Rapids received the the Air Force Association's and Air Force Sergeant Association's outstanding Civil Air Patrol awards for 2009 respectively. During the ceremony, Dale Lutzen, Divisional President of the Air Force Sergeant Association and Colonel Mercer Richardson, North Central Region Director of Communications presented the awards and congratulated the cadets for their achievements in leadership and community service. C/CMSgt Mishmash is a Jr at Benton Community High School, and C/2nd Lt Leedy, resides in Kalona IA and attends Kirkwood Community School.

Members of the EICS supported the Red Cross Big Bash

Like every year, seniors and cadets supported the Red Cross Big Bash fundraiser taking care of the parking lot traffic and access control in coordination with the DHS representative.

Lt Scroggs, Squadrons Vice-Commander during the MRO training

Urban Directional Finding (UDF) Teams training

The Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services missions are conducted by skilled members that undergo training and become qualified in different areas. Members of the EICS conducted during this year a UDF team training. During this training, members learn and exercise techniques that will allow them to search and locate downed aircraft and other missions that could save the life of a pilot.

"Leaders aren't born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal." Vince Lombardi

Lt Col Mercer Richardson, C/2nd Lt Michael Leedy, C/2nd Lt Katelyn Mishmash, and Dale Lutzen in the AFA and Delete text and place photo here. AFSA awards.

EICS members participated in the Februarys Air Force Association meeting in Cedar Rapids
Members of the EICS had the opportunity to participate in the AFA Februarys meeting. During the reunion, C/Lt Luke Serafin presented an overview of the EICS and the missions of the Civil Air Patrol in Cedar Rapids. Also in the meeting, 1st Lt Janet Serafin presented a parents perspective of the benefits and value of the cadet program. Thanks to Major Ronald Major and the AFA members for their support and warm welcome.

ARTICLE TERMINATION OF SATELLITE MONITORING OF 121.5 MHZ, ARE YOU READY?

COMING UP
Thursday, July 1 All day No Meeting 4th of July Weekend Thursday, July 8 6:30pm Regular Meeting - CPFT / Testing Saturday, July 10 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Sunday, July 11 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Monday, July 12 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Tuesday, July 13 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Wednesday, July 14 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Thursday, July 15 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment 6:30pm Regular Meeting - Moral Leadership Friday, July 16 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment Saturday, July 17 All day Minnesota Wing Encampment 6:30am SAREX - KDBQ Thursday, July 22 6:30pm Regular Meeting - AE/AEX Thursday, July 29 6:30pm Regular Meeting - ES Thursday, August 5 6:30pm Regular Meeting - CPFT / Testing Saturday, August 7 All day 078th SUI Thursday, August 12 6:30pm Regular Meeting - AE/AEX Saturday, August 14 All day Mini-SAREX Thursday, August 19 6:30pm Regular Meeting - Moral Leadership Thursday, August 26 6:30pm Regular Meeting - ES Sunday, August 29 6:00am Seratoma Fly-In @ KIOW Thursday, September 2 All day No Meeting - Labor Day Weekend Thursday, September 9 6:30pm Regular Meeting - CPFT/Testing Thursday, September 16 6:30pm Regular Meeting - Moral Leadership Saturday, September 18 All day Fly Iowa @ KBRL Thursday, September 23 6:30pm Regular Meeting

On 1 February 2009 , the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization terminated processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). Cospas-Sarsat System ( U.S. included) will continue processing emergency signals transmitted by 406 MHz ELTs. These 5 Watt digital beacons transmit a much stronger signal, are more accurate, verifiable and traceable to the registered beacon owner (406 MHz ELTs must be registered by the owner in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov). Registration allows the search and rescue authorities to contact the beacon owner, or his or her designated alternate by telephone to determine if a real emergency exists. Therefore, a simple telephone call often solves a 406 MHz alerts without launching costly and limited search and rescue resources, which would have to be done for a 121.5 MHz alert. For these reasons, the search and rescue community is encouraging aircraft owners to consider retrofit of 406 MHz ELTs or at a minimum, consider the purchase of a handheld 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon ( PLB ) which can be carried in the cockpit while continuing to maintain a fixed 121.5 MHz ELT mounted in the aircraft's tail. Protect yourself and your passengers and Get the Fix Switch to 406. Pilots flying aircraft equipped with 121.5 MHz ELTs will have to depend on pilots of over flying aircraft or ground stations monitoring 121.5 to hear and report distress alert signals, transmitted from a possible crash site. Address SARSAT inquiries to: NOAA SARSAT - NSOF. E/SP3 4231 SuitlandRoad - Suitland, MD 20746 Toll free: 888.212.7283

EICS members practiced their Emergency services skills in a Search and rescue exercises in Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa- The EICS participated in March in a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in Dubuque. A total of 84 CAP members from Iowa squadrons contributed almost 600 volunteer man hours, for a day of training in air and ground operations.

C/Amn Camp, C/SrA Kroupa, C/Amn Scroggs and C/2nd Lt Leedy in the back during the DBQ exercise

EICS conducts a New Cadets orientation course at the Marion Airport

Marion, IA. While many teens were enjoying of another regular weekend, cadets of the EICS conducted a Cadets Basic Orientation Class or CBOC. During this training, cadet staff provided information and conducted activities for new cadets to learn about the cadet program, and the journey to become a successful Civil Air Patrol cadet.

C/2nd Lt Luke Serafin, conducts a leadership activity with new cadets

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