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Nebraska Wing Newsletter

Darrell Nelson, Colonel, Nebraska Wing Commander
Edition 0614 & 0714
Table of Contents
Pg. 2 NE Wing HQ News
Pg. 5 CAP Natl HQ News
Pg. 6 Cadet Corner News
Pg. 8 Emergency Services
Pg. 9 AE Corner News
Pg. 10 Calendar Events
Pg. 11 Important Dates, Info,
& Announcements
Pg. 12 Safety Tips
If you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to add/change anything to the
newsletter or receive it by email please email me with your info/email address and I will add
it/you to the newsletter/list! tara7pavelka@gmail.com
From Jeane (Bobs wife), posted on Facebook about Bob Kistner From Jeane (Bobs wife), posted on Facebook about Bob Kistner From Jeane (Bobs wife), posted on Facebook about Bob Kistner From Jeane (Bobs wife), posted on Facebook about Bob Kistner

To all our friends and family, at 1920 hrs on July 31, 2014, To all our friends and family, at 1920 hrs on July 31, 2014, To all our friends and family, at 1920 hrs on July 31, 2014, To all our friends and family, at 1920 hrs on July 31, 2014, my wonderful husband squeezed my wonderful husband squeezed my wonderful husband squeezed my wonderful husband squeezed
my hand for the last time, opened his eyes, saw Jesus and took flight. my hand for the last time, opened his eyes, saw Jesus and took flight. my hand for the last time, opened his eyes, saw Jesus and took flight. my hand for the last time, opened his eyes, saw Jesus and took flight. He always said that he He always said that he He always said that he He always said that he
was training to be a fighter pilot for Jesus and now he is holding short on a runway of spun was training to be a fighter pilot for Jesus and now he is holding short on a runway of spun was training to be a fighter pilot for Jesus and now he is holding short on a runway of spun was training to be a fighter pilot for Jesus and now he is holding short on a runway of spun
gold, awaiting for the command to launch! gold, awaiting for the command to launch! gold, awaiting for the command to launch! gold, awaiting for the command to launch! Time is short, it wont be very long and he would Time is short, it wont be very long and he would Time is short, it wont be very long and he would Time is short, it wont be very long and he would
want me to tell you to Be Ready! want me to tell you to Be Ready! want me to tell you to Be Ready! want me to tell you to Be Ready!

Bob Kistner was a National Flight Instructor for 46 years and a FAST FAA Team Member. A Bob Kistner was a National Flight Instructor for 46 years and a FAST FAA Team Member. A Bob Kistner was a National Flight Instructor for 46 years and a FAST FAA Team Member. A Bob Kistner was a National Flight Instructor for 46 years and a FAST FAA Team Member. A
member of CAP for almost 14 years active in Aerospace Education and participating in the Na- member of CAP for almost 14 years active in Aerospace Education and participating in the Na- member of CAP for almost 14 years active in Aerospace Education and participating in the Na- member of CAP for almost 14 years active in Aerospace Education and participating in the Na-
tional Flight Academy program in Nebraska teaching and mentoring young cadets to solo. tional Flight Academy program in Nebraska teaching and mentoring young cadets to solo. tional Flight Academy program in Nebraska teaching and mentoring young cadets to solo. tional Flight Academy program in Nebraska teaching and mentoring young cadets to solo. He He He He
was currently the North Central Region Director of Aerospace Education. was currently the North Central Region Director of Aerospace Education. was currently the North Central Region Director of Aerospace Education. was currently the North Central Region Director of Aerospace Education.

He is survived by his wife, Regenna, 1 son and two daughters, one brother and one sister, 13 He is survived by his wife, Regenna, 1 son and two daughters, one brother and one sister, 13 He is survived by his wife, Regenna, 1 son and two daughters, one brother and one sister, 13 He is survived by his wife, Regenna, 1 son and two daughters, one brother and one sister, 13
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

He was a dedicated man to his mission on earth and will be piloting the skies for us up He was a dedicated man to his mission on earth and will be piloting the skies for us up He was a dedicated man to his mission on earth and will be piloting the skies for us up He was a dedicated man to his mission on earth and will be piloting the skies for us up
yonder! yonder! yonder! yonder!


Information & picture provided by Madeline Kennedy
In Loving Memory
Bob Kistner
July 18, 1932 - July 31, 2014
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LEVEL V AWARD ACHIEVEMENTS
Three Nebraska Wing members attended the National Staff College on 12
-19 May 2013 at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Completing the college
enabled them to also achieve the inal step, Level V, in the Professional
Development Program for Senior Members of the Civil Air Patrol.

Only the most dedicated senior members achieving the Executive Level V, being the highest level of CAP ca-
reer development, are for those oficers performing the duties as required by commanders or staff oficers.
Several accomplishments are achieved in the Levels I-V to include performing tasks and attending courses
such as Squadron Leadership School, Corporate Learning Course, Region Staff College and National Staff Col-
lege. Advancement through the ranks from 1
st
Lieutenant to Lt Colonel can be earned over a ten year time
span learning leadership, management and functional tasks.

The members achieving the Level V awards presented at the 2104 Nebraska Wing Conference by the North
Central Region Commander, Colonel Robert Todd (on the left in each picture) and the Nebraska Wing Com-
mander, Colonel David Plum (on the right in each picture) and pictured left to right below include:
Colonel Robert Todd, NCR Commander-Lt Colonel Jason Johnsen Offutt Composite Squadron,
Commander-Colonel David Plum, Nebraska Wing Commander
Colonel Robert Todd, NCR Commander-Lt Colonel Jeffrey Michalski Nebraska Wing Headquarters,
Professional Development Training Oficer, Colonel David Plum, Nebraska Wing Commander
Colonel Robert Todd, NCR Commander-Lt Colonel Karl Eisbach Nebraska Wing Headquarter, Cadet
Programs Oficer and Government Relations Oficer and Commander of the Legislative Squadron-
Colonel David Plum, Nebraska Wing Commander
The wing CONGRATULATES these members upon their achievements within Civil Air Patrol.

Information provided by Madeline Kennedy. Pictures provided by Lt. Col. McCartney
Col. Bob Todd, Lt. Col. Karl Eisbach & Col. David Plum
Col Bob Todd, Lt Col. Jason Johnsen & Col. David Plum
Col. Bob Todd, Lt. Col. Jeff Michalski & Col. David Plum
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Region Communication Training...

Jon Morris <northcentral41@gmail.com> Jul 04 08:18PM -0500


I always think about my irst orientation light as a CAP Cadet in
Lincoln, Nebraska on July 4th, 1966. We had to use a lying club airplane a Piper
Tripacer N2566P. Captain Richard Smith was the PIC and another cadet Dave
Wentz from Omaha. Seeing ireworks from the air for the irst time is a
great MEMORY. Dave and Dick both passed this year from cancer.

This also brings to mind the wonderful friendships I have made since then
through CAP. This NCR COMM TEAM group always impressed me with the great
ideas and hard work of its members in making CAP Communications come back
to life and to continue its improvement.

Each member seems to have their own reasons for putting in all the time and
money it takes to do their CAP jobs. Sometimes we have to take more time
than we should at the expense of our personal and professional lives. But,
it is what we do and what I have witnessed so many times at encampments,
missions, exercises and those times that CAP members are in need of
assistance.

Special thanks for those Squadron Commanders and their staffs that do a job
for free that many would not do for a paycheck.

All of you are what makes CAP WORK. You are all special people in my
book.
Information provided by Lt. Col Jon Morris. Art from Google.com/images
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Chaplain Team Notes July 2014

Bi-Annual Report Due
Chaplain and CDI Bi-annual report period 01 Jan 2014 -30 June 2014 are due no later than August 15, 2014. Reports are done on Civil
Air Patrol Web-site e services found under Chaplain Corps Reporting. Report at minimum the number of Character Development
classes you have conducted. If you have not been assessed by national as yet as a Chaplain or CDI this does not apply until you are
assessed.

If you need assistance review this link: http://hc.pcr.cap.gov/downloads/How-to-use-Online-Form-34-Report-System.pdf

Chaplain and CDI Mentoring
For continued growth, you need to be involved in your mentoring programing. The Chaplain and CDI speciic program is an extension
of what every new member is asked to do. Your mentor is assigned by the Squadron Commander. My recommendation is that the
Squadron Commander do. This will ensure that they are on target in their expectations of Chaplain's and CDI's.

Advise me who your mentor is. I can assist them in this role. Upon completion of the segments, copies of your work need to be sent to
me. Larry Biederman, 607 S 2nd St., Plattsmouth NE, 68048.

Chaplain Mentoring program link: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Chaplain_Mentoring_Book_6F9B08B96C3F4.pdf CDI
Mentoring program link: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/MLO_Mentoring_Notebook_4CFE4A0BFB6AC.pdf
Character Development Instruction
The guide for Civil Air Patrol Character Development Instruction is "Flight Time: Values for Living" All of our instruction needs to start
here.
Flight Time link: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/P265_002_91CF616EC6FAD.pdf

Chaplain - CDI recruiting Program
Wing is doing a test Chaplain and CDI recruiting program that is designed to connect us to churches throughout the state where we
need Chaplains and CDIs. This will require many phone calls. If you are interested in helping, let me know either by email or phone
402 298 4214. See attached.

Thanks for all you do.
Blessings to you and yours,
Chap Larry
Ch, Lt Col Larry Biederman, CAP
Civil Air Patrol
Wing Chaplain
402 298 4214
402 319 7560
Civil Air Patrol Core Values Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect
Chaplain Team
The Nebraska Wing Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Team needs willing volunteers to serve God and County to:
1. Teach Character Development to Civil Air Patrol Cadets as they learn how to serve now and as they prepare for their
future.
2. Provide Pastoral Ministry to the important Civil Air Patrol's Search and Rescue (SAR) and Disaster Relief Missions.


The Chaplain Team consists of Chaplains and Character Development Instructors.
1. Chaplains can do all pastoral missions. They need an accredited four year bachelor's degree, a post graduate three
year theological degree or equivalent and an endorsement from their denomination.
2. Character Development Instructors work under the supervision of a Chaplain. They provide Character Development
Instruction and support Chaplains on SAR and Disaster Relief Missions. They need an accredited two years of college
education and a recommendation from the religious group they are a part of.

If you are interested, contact Chaplain Lt Col Larry Biederman, Nebraska Wing Chaplain at 402 298 4214 or email at
biedermanl@gmail.com for additional information.
Information provided by Chaplain Lt. Col. Larry Biederman
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U.S. Air Force Col. Andrea Tullos, left, shakes hands
with CAP Chief Operating Oficer Don Rowland
following a brieing in Rowland's ofice at National
Headquarters. The brieing was part of the new 42nd
Air Base Wing commander's visit to headquarters
Wednesday.

Photo by Susan Schneider, CAP National Headquarters


NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS -- U.S. Air Force Col. Andrea
Tullos got an up-close look at Civil Air Patrol National
Headquarters on Wednesday, part of her orientation
process as the new installation commander for Maxwell and the Gunter Annex.

Tullos, who took over command of the 42nd Air Base Wing in May, was briefed by Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air
Force (CAP-USAF) Commander Col. Jay Updegraff, CAP Chief Operating Oficer Don Rowland and others while
visiting National Headquarters. The briefers told her about the missions CAP is performing for the Air Force
all over the country each day. They also explained CAPs capabilities to Col. Tullos and how this could help
Maxwell AFB.

Im grateful you are here, said Tullos following her brief walkthrough, which ended at CAPs National
Operations Center. I appreciate the time and the tour.

As commander of the 42nd Air Base Wing, Tullos is responsible for providing all base operating support,
infrastructure and services for 42,000 active-duty, Reserve, civilian and contractor personnel, students and
families at Maxwell and Gunter Annex in direct support of Air University, the 908th Airlift Wing, Air Force
Space Command and Air Force Materiel Command units, the Defense Information Systems Agency and more
than 40 other mission partners.

A native of New Jersey, Tullos was aware of CAPs rich history, which dates back to the early days of World
War II when founding members known as subchasers used their own aircraft to discourage German U-boat
attacks along Americas shores.

While at National Headquarters, Tullos got a chance to see a model of one of CAPs original planes as well as a
painting depicting CAPs New York lyover shortly after the terrorist attacks of 2001. She also reviewed
letters signed by aviation greats that are displayed outside the headquarters main conference room.
Theres a ton of history here, she said.






Information from http://www.capvolunteernow.com/

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Nebraska Wing Completes Cadet Encampment
The Nebraska Wing graduated 51 members from its 22-28 June 2014, summer encampment held at Camp Ashland,
Nebraska. The cadet staff led by Cadet Major Austin Henry executed an excellent encampment that will last in the
memories of the attendees for years to come. Cadets from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota were part of this years
Nebraska Wing Encampment.
Numerous activities during the week help the cadets learn more about all the areas of the Civil Air Patrol program.
According to Encampment Commander, Lt Col Dave Waite, it is important to do certain activities at the wing level, es-
pecially in a wing of our size, because many units do not have enough experienced cadets to do many of the activities
we can do at the encampment.
The encampment used a mix of guest speakers and hands on activities to reinforce the lessons being taught. Cadets
had the chance to try new leadership skills in a practical environment that many of them do not have the chance to do
at their home squadrons.
The highlight of many of the encampment members was the chance to ly on Blackhawk helicopters operated by the
Nebraska Army National Guard. These approximately 20 minute lights allowed the cadets to see how these combat
veterans do their mission when deployed overseas. The cadets also had the chance to rappel and ly remote control
aircraft.
The last day of the encampment began with an encampment run followed by a graduation parade and ceremony pre-
sided over by Nebraska Wing Commander Colonel Darrell Nelson with special guest Colonel Bob Todd, North Central
Region Commander.

Encampment Awards:
Overall Honor Flight - Bravo Flight: Cadet Commander - C/SMSgt Seth A. Strohmeyer - Iowa Wing; Cadet Flight Ser-
geant - C/SSgt Emily E. Schmidt- Offutt Composite Squadron
Alpha Flight Honor Cadet - C/TSgt Justin E. Lassek - Fremont Composite Squadron
Bravo Flight Honor Cadet - C/SMSgt Ty C. Sarvis - Omaha Composite Squadron
Charlie Flight Honor Cadet - C/TSgt Kyle J. Young - Northeast Nebraska Composite Squadron
Most Improved Cadet - C/SSgt Faith L. Novotny - Gage County Composite Squadron
Nebraska Wing Encampment Overall Honor Cadet - C/TSgt Justin E. Lassek - Fremont Composite Squadron
Lt Col Michael A. Thomas Leadership Award (Cadet) - C/Maj Matthew J. Norrie - Omaha Composite Squadron
Lt Col Michael A. Thomas Leadership Award (Senior) - Capt Daniel T. Deever - Offutt Composite Squadron













Cadets from the 2014 Nebraska Wing
Encampment pose next to a B-17 after touring
Offutt Air Force base.
Cadet Major Christopher Pineda
inspects Cadet SrA Alexander Trospers
uniform during an inspection.
Cadets from the 2014 Nebraska Wing
Encampment rappel down the tower.
Cadet SSgt Hunter McNabb lies a remote control aircraft .
Pictures & Information provided by
Lt Col. Dave Waite
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OCS travels to Tarkio for Wingnut Flying Circus
Push and hold the Ctrl button, then click the mouse on the following link for the full story
http://omahacomposite.nebraskacivilairpatrol.org/?p=968















In the early morning hours on July 10th, thirteen members of the Omaha Composite Squadron departed
for Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio, Missouri. For the second time in as many years, cadets and seniors
have been invited to assist with preparation, logistics, and presenting the colors during the Wingnuts Flying Circus
Air Show. Upon arrival, they were immediately tasked with locating and lagging low spots on the taxiways which
could pose a hazard to any aircraft arriving for the air show. They also began setting up tables and chairs for the
expected VIP and pilot meetings over the next few days.

Day two provided the cadets and seniors additional opportunities to learn the logistics of preparing for an airshow.
From setting up barriers and crowd lines, to walking the runways, taxiways, and tarmac for debris, everyone learned
how important a safe environment is for a successful airshow. That same evening, a few performers practiced their
aerial routines and aerobatics which also gave the cadets a chance to practice crowd control and marshaling prior to
the main event on Saturday.

All participants woke on Saturday at 6 AM for a pancake breakfast to energize them for a very busy show day. A quick
safety brieing was followed by pairing up teams of cadets to work together marshaling and directing all arriving air-
craft directly from the runway to their respective parking area. FAA inspector, Mr. Marvin Moore, briefed the cadets
on what items he was there to oversee and what safety precautions he would expect to be in place throughout the
day. The FAA also provided a couple of controllers to provide sequencing of aircraft, which began to arrive in a steady
low after 8 AM. Well over 150 aircraft arrived before noon.

Once the airspace was closed, the cadets transitioned to their positions for the airshow, and the Omaha Composite
Squadron Color Guard was invited to present the colors. Four hours later, their hard work and attention to safety paid
off when they marshalled the irst aircraft to arrive out to the runway for the airshow's inal departure, concluding
another successful year.

Hard work does indeed pay off. On the inal day, the cadets were rewarded with a ride of a lifetime. Members of the
Wingnuts Flying Circus gave each cadet a ride in one of the T-6 Texans, PT-19 or BT-13 available on the ield and
thanked them for their dedication and invaluable assistance during the air show. By providing this experience, the
Wingnuts Flying Circus helps to reinforce the commitment Civil Air Patrol has to safety, hard work, and the reward of
a job well done.

The Omaha Composite Squadron would like to thank all the members of the Flying Circus, Gould Peterson Municipal
Airport, Lieutenant Colonel Robert McCartney, and Major John Pineda for coordinating and sponsoring this excellent
experience for CAP cadets.
Picture provided by Maj. John Pineda. Story provided by 1LT. Jason Matthews
Cadet Master Sergeant Ty Sarvis, Cadet Master Sergeant McKenna Krueger, Cadet Staff Sergeant Elizabeth
Nelson, and Cadet Airman First Class John Harkendorff present the colors during the national anthem.
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Earlier this year when Major Tom Plug asked me to be the NEWG emergency services oficer I had to
think about if it was something I wanted to do..again. I served in that capacity in 1987 and 1988 when
BG Richard Anderson was the wing commander. He had just removed the director of operation and the
emergency services oficer because the wing IG (me) had discovered rampant fraudulent approvals of
emergency services qualiications. Personnel who one week had no qualiications were suddenly qualiied
as ground team leaders, mission coordinators (now called incident commanders) and mission chaplains.
There was absolutely no documentation of how this was accomplished except by pencil whipping or
falsely signing off the qualiications.
My irst task was to identify and decertify those who had fraudulent qualiications and develop a method
to standardize and evaluate whether an individual was trained properly to earn their certiication. The
largest number of issues was in ground team member and leader qualiications. Mission staff and pilots
were easy to prove since mission staff involved a small number of people and the pilots had a check pilot
system already for certifying mission pilots. As a result we developed the Ground Team Academy and a
system to develop ground team check pilots who would certify the qualiications of ground team person-
nel. CAPF 101 emergency services cards could be printed at the unit level and anything could be marked
on them. So we came up with a way of marking and laminating 101 cards and eliminate pencil whipping.
The new e-Services Operations Qualiication section has made it easier to up-date and maintains qualiica-
tions and 101 cards but it again leads to an easy way to qualify individuals who may not have performed
the tasks.
When I was the North Central Region commander we discovered a wing certifying mission staff personnel
but when the documentation was requested it became very apparent they had not performed the duties to
qualify them. I de-certiied them, had a national IG complaint iled against me for doing it and the indings
came back that not only proved I was right but also received CAP-USAF endorsement for ensuring the in-
tegrity of our qualiications. It is a matter of legal liability. I also had the opportunity to assist several
wings with their SAREval by leading a ground team comprised of a mix of members from that wings units.
It became very apparent the training was not the same from unit to unit and some lacked the ability to
perform tasks they were signed off for.
This weekend our irst NEWG Ground Team Academy will be held in Fremont. The goal is to standardize
our GT training, provide training with real life scenarios and in areas we have never trained in as a wing
like Wide Area Search and Rescue, crash site procedures and security, evidence preservation and missing
person searches. The book is being assembled which will provide standardized training and we are work-
ing to develop the wing check pilot system for GT personnel. The regulations provide us with minimum
training requirements which we cant decrease but we can put into effect a system to verify qualiications
and standardize our training.
UTMs (unit training missions) became a way of life when our exercise funding was signiicantly cut almost
30 years ago. But UTMs are not a substitute or excuse for not participating in wing SAREXs. The schedule
of 2015 SAREXs has been approved and will be published. In 2015 all units will be expected to participate
in wing SAREXs if they have wing emergency services resources such as vehicles, Little LPers and commu-
nication equipment such as handheld radios. If units do not participate in SAREXs, can we count on them
to assist professionally in real missions? Based on my experience, NO WE CANT.


Information provided by Col. Steve Kuddes
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Informaon from Lt. Col. Bev Talbo
Instant Feedback
National Headquarters has now automated the Yeager test. What this means is you can take the Yeager
exam online, and get instant feedback on how you did. If you pass the test, the results are added to your
personnel folder and an electronic version of the Yeager certiicate is made available for you to download
and print!



New at NASA
NASA now has available a virtual tour of the International Space station on their website. This tour in-
cludes streaming video, graphic data displays and a library of PDF iles that contain fact sheets about dif-
ferent aspects of the station. Visit www.nasa.gov and see what you think!





Out and About?
Aug 8-10 is Kool-Aid Days in Hastings
Aug 14-17 in the Capital City Ribfest in Lincoln at the Festival Space parking lot





Web Site of the Month
Visit http://ai.unomaha.edu and learn about the Aviation Institute at UNO. You can also click on the links
for scholarships, research, aviation links and the Nebraska Space Grant.

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Unit SLS (Squadron Leadership School)
Location: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
2425 P St. Omaha, NE 68107
Date: 16 Aug 2014
Additional Info: Dress blues or corporate equivalent, no
jackets or ties. Lunch is bring your own or lots of places to
go and a fridge available.
Contact: Lt. Col. Jeff Michalski at
jmichalski25@hotmail.com
Time: 0800-1630
Fee: None
Deadline to register: 12 Aug 2014
Requirements: CAPF 17 illed out and emailed to
jmichalski25@hotmail.com
Squadron Leadership School
Location: OCS Hdqtrs -
Chalco Hills Recreation Center, 8901 S. 154th St.
Date: 20 September 2014 (Saturday)
Additional Info/Contact: Capt David Lewis at
lewiscoins@hotmail.com or 402-738-0826
Corporate Learning Course (CLC)
Location: Camp Ashland
Date: 11 October 2014 (Saturday)
Additional Info/Contact: Lt Col. Jeff Michalski -
jmichalski@hotmail.com or Dennis Curtis -
denniscurtis1@cox.net
2014 National Conference
Location: Tropican
Las Vegas, NV
Date: 14-16 AUG 2014
Additional Info/Contact: Push and hold Ctrl button and
click on 2014 National Conference link above.
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Reminder:
PLEASE, PLEASE change your
email if it is not correct in
eServices!!!
It is very important to keep
your email address updated in
eServices. To check or update
your info, go to the Review/
Edit my Info link at the top of
the eServices homepage.
Please keep physical
address updated also.



REMINDER - ALL PILOTS -
Please remember to do the Fire
Extinguisher Checklist on the irst
light of the month.
August B-Days:
Lt Col David Smith
Col John Rooney
Lt Col Jim Arbuckle
Capt Amanda Kumm
Maj David Bratton
Lt Col Les Olsen



August:
5 - Wing Sta Meeng 6:30pm
14 - Annual CAP Conference - Las Vegas, NV
16 - Unit SLS - 99th Pursuit
19 - Naonal Aviaon Day
19 - Finance Commiee Mtg. & Sta work night
23 - Pilot Clinic in Fremont

CAP Policy of Non-Discrimination:
It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the beneits of, or subjected to discrimination in any CAP
program or activity on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly handicap). It is CAP policy that no applicant
meeting the CAPs minimum age requirements will be denied membership in CAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or
disability (formerly handicap).
Civil Air Patrol has a new boilerplate that now references the Congressional Gold Medal:
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 60,000 members nationwide, operating a
fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions
as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 70 lives annually. Its
unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and
local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 25,000 young people currently
participating in the CAP cadet programs. Performing missions for America for over 70 years, CAP will receive the Congressional Gold
Medal in 2015 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative
to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com, www.capvolunteernow.com
and www.capgoldmedal.com for more information.
NHQ/PA recommends that you use this boilerplate with your news releases and on your websites. The boilerplate can always be found
along with the latest changes by simply typing capmembers.com/boilerplate into your Internet browser.
Please pass this information on to your group and squadron PAOs so they, too, can put it to good use.
Thanks,
Steve Cox

There are numerous updates within the wing website. This includes rosters and directories, newsletters, wing forms-
supplements and wing inancial management procedures, communications directory and other useful information.
If there is anything you want to see on the website, please advise and we shall see what we can do to get that information
uploaded for you. Go to www.nebraskacivilairpatrol.org and sign into the member login today!
IMPORTANT - In the last edition of the newsletter on page 3 there
is information on OCS hosting a SLS with a date of 13 SEPT 2014.
Please NOTE, the date is now 20 SEPT 2014.
September 1, Wing Headquarters is CLOSED
Regulation Changes:
(July)
CAPR 66-1, 25 APR 13, Civil Air Patrol Aircraft Maintenance Management
(Includes changes 2, 11 JUL 14)
CAPR 210-3, 22 JUL 14, Civil Air Patrol Historical Repositiories
Pamphlet Changes:
CAPP 223, 22 JUL 14, Specialty Track Study Guide - Historian
CAPP 201, 25 JUL 14, Specialty Track Study Guide - Public Affairs Oficer
CAPP 200, 25 JUL 14, Specialty Track Study Guide - Personnel
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August is Travel Safety Awareness Month August is Travel Safety Awareness Month

With summer in full swing, it is the perfect With summer in full swing, it is the perfect
time to get away. Whether it is a day at the beach or a time to get away. Whether it is a day at the beach or a
trip to an exotic locale, we all want to get there safely trip to an exotic locale, we all want to get there safely
and stress free. and stress free.
With todays heightened security in some With todays heightened security in some
places, the words travel and stress free may seem places, the words travel and stress free may seem
contradictory. But with a little forethought, any trip contradictory. But with a little forethought, any trip
can be a safe and enjoyable experience. can be a safe and enjoyable experience.
First and foremost, when selecting a destina- First and foremost, when selecting a destina-
tion, know as much as you can about the place. If you tion, know as much as you can about the place. If you
are going to a foreign country, it would be wise to are going to a foreign country, it would be wise to
avoid locations where there is hostile activity. Know avoid locations where there is hostile activity. Know
your destination. Do some research on the best way your destination. Do some research on the best way
to get there, the best days and times to travel in and to get there, the best days and times to travel in and
out of the area, and, of course, the local hot spots. out of the area, and, of course, the local hot spots.

Dont be a target
Your goal should be to blend in. Avoid wearing expen- Your goal should be to blend in. Avoid wearing expen-
sive clothing or jewelry that would mark you as an sive clothing or jewelry that would mark you as an
afluent tourist. afluent tourist.
Pack lightly. This will allow you to move unencum- Pack lightly. This will allow you to move unencum-
bered and have at least one hand free. Also, carry the bered and have at least one hand free. Also, carry the
minimal amount of valuables with minimal amount of valuables with
you, and plan on concealing them. you, and plan on concealing them.
Avoid carrying bags or backpacks that have an Avoid carrying bags or backpacks that have an
outside pocket, which is easily outside pocket, which is easily
accessible to thieves. accessible to thieves.

Pack smart
Check the weather for your destination Check the weather for your destination
and pack accordingly. There is nothing and pack accordingly. There is nothing
worse than having to shop for extra clothes instead of worse than having to shop for extra clothes instead of
sightseeing because you didnt know it was going to sightseeing because you didnt know it was going to
be chilly. be chilly.
If you are going to be away for a few days, be sure to If you are going to be away for a few days, be sure to
pack enough medicine and carry your doctors phone pack enough medicine and carry your doctors phone
number with you in case of an emergency. If you wear number with you in case of an emergency. If you wear
glasses, consider bringing an extra pair. Just in case. glasses, consider bringing an extra pair. Just in case.

Take precautions
Double check your health insurance coverage. Be Double check your health insurance coverage. Be
aware of out aware of out- -of of- -network coverage when you are network coverage when you are
traveling. Also, check on whether your health traveling. Also, check on whether your health
insurance covers you if you traveling abroad. insurance covers you if you traveling abroad.
Medicare and Medicaid do not cover medical Medicare and Medicaid do not cover medical
expenses outside of the United States. If you are trav- expenses outside of the United States. If you are trav-
eling to a remote location or a country where medical eling to a remote location or a country where medical
facilities are inadequate, consider facilities are inadequate, consider
purchasing a policy designed for travelers that purchasing a policy designed for travelers that
covers short covers short- -term health and emergency term health and emergency
assistance as well as medical evacuation in the event assistance as well as medical evacuation in the event
of an accident or serious illness. of an accident or serious illness.
If you are lying If you are lying
Plan ahead. If you are traveling to an area where a partic- Plan ahead. If you are traveling to an area where a partic-
u ul la ar r d di is se ea as se e i is s p pr re ev va al le en nt t, , a as sk k y yo ou ur r d do oc ct to or r f fo or r a a p pr re es sc cr ri ip pt ti io on n
to prevent or treat the disease. to prevent or treat the disease.
Make sure all of your prescription medicines are in their Make sure all of your prescription medicines are in their
original bottles and that you bring copies of the prescrip- original bottles and that you bring copies of the prescrip-
tions. tions.
Pack defensively. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, anti Pack defensively. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, anti- -
diarrheal medicine, and pain reliever. diarrheal medicine, and pain reliever.
Protect yourself. Periods of not moving, dehydration, and Protect yourself. Periods of not moving, dehydration, and
low cabin pressure increase your risk for blood clots in low cabin pressure increase your risk for blood clots in
your legs. Try contracting your calf muscles or tapping your legs. Try contracting your calf muscles or tapping
your feet. This will keep the blood lowing and reduce your your feet. This will keep the blood lowing and reduce your
risk. risk.
Drink plenty of water. The cabin of a plane is dry, with Drink plenty of water. The cabin of a plane is dry, with
humidity levels under 20%. Avoid alcohol, carbonated humidity levels under 20%. Avoid alcohol, carbonated
drinks, and coffee. drinks, and coffee.
Wash your hands frequently and consider bringing hand Wash your hands frequently and consider bringing hand
sanitizing gel to prevent getting sick. sanitizing gel to prevent getting sick.

If you are driving If you are driving
Plan ahead. Know when and where you will be making Plan ahead. Know when and where you will be making
rest stops. This avoids driving too long and becoming rest stops. This avoids driving too long and becoming
overtired. overtired.
Bring healthy snacks. Stocking up on healthy snacks a Bring healthy snacks. Stocking up on healthy snacks a
head of time will help you avoid the fat head of time will help you avoid the fat- - and sugar and sugar- -laden laden
snacks found in convenience stores and gas stations. snacks found in convenience stores and gas stations.
Follow local laws governing the use of cell phones while Follow local laws governing the use of cell phones while
driving. driving.
Use sunscreen for long car trips. Rear and side windows Use sunscreen for long car trips. Rear and side windows
typically ilter out UVB rays, which cause redness and sun- typically ilter out UVB rays, which cause redness and sun-
burn, but not UVA rays, which penetrate skin more deeply burn, but not UVA rays, which penetrate skin more deeply
and can cause damage. and can cause damage.

Easy Travel Snacks Easy Travel Snacks
Nothing can bring a great trip to a screeching halt faster Nothing can bring a great trip to a screeching halt faster
than a hungry stomach. Dont quell those hunger pains than a hungry stomach. Dont quell those hunger pains
with something unhealthy. Try this healthy snack. Its easy with something unhealthy. Try this healthy snack. Its easy
to make and to carry with you. to make and to carry with you.

Tasty Travel Trail Mix Tasty Travel Trail Mix
INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS:
2 cups raisins 2 cups raisins
1 package (4 1/2 oz) sesame cracker sticks 1 package (4 1/2 oz) sesame cracker sticks
1/2 cup peanuts 1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup banana chips 1/2 cup banana chips
PREPARATION: PREPARATION:
Put into a large Ziploc bag and shake to mix. Store in a Put into a large Ziploc bag and shake to mix. Store in a
tightly covered container. tightly covered container.
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