BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON: GA129

www.ga129.org

FLYING EAGLES
November 2014

Civil Air Patrol

COMMANDERS CORNER
In February of 2004, I became a member of the Bartow-Etowah
Composite Squadron. At the time, I did not know that I was
joining a new family, the CAP Family. These last ten years have
been filled with many exciting adventures, a multitude of new
friends, extensive opportunities to serve others, as well as ways to
improve myself by learning new skills and by gaining much
useful knowledge.
I have had the opportunity to serve as the Deputy Commander for
Cadets, the Group I Cadet Program Development Officer, the
Character Development Officer, the Public Affairs Officer, a
Squadron Activities Officer, and have been the Editor-in-Chief of
the Flying Eagles for ten years. In addition, I am a qualified
Mission Staff Assistant and Public Information Officer, and have
served on many Group-wide Activities as the Project Officer.
My latest assignment is as the Commander of the Bartow-Etowah
Composite Squadron. I greatly look forward to these next four
years because I believe that one of our greatest missions in Life is
to live our lives so that others can benefit from our existence. I
intend to dedicate my life to that end.

Squadron Commander
Lt Col Ilana Mor

I have great respect for those who have given to this country. As
a young girl, I grew up hearing stories about my Fathers service
to our country during WWII, and today I surround myself with a
multitude of people who have proudly done the same.
I quite often tell people about the Civil Air Patrol and its missions
for America. I am sure that if my Father was alive today, he
would be beaming with pride that I am able to contribute to the
community, state, and nation as a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
I thank those who have given me this opportunity and support. It
is my intention to serve with honor as the GA129 Commander.
CAP Natl website: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Strength of the Nation

Painted in honor of 9/11
by Dr. Ilana Mor

SEMPER VIGILANS

GAWG website: http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

THE SENIOR STAFF OF GA129

COMMANDER
ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER

Lt Col Ilana Mor

Lt Col James Card

DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR SENIORS

1Lt Kevin Thiem

DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR CADETS

1Lt Shawn Drawver

FLIGHT COMMANDER DALTON

Major Paul Janssen

OPERATIONS OFFICER

1Lt Kevin Thiem

FINANCE OFFICER

1Lt Shawn Drawver

SAFETY OFFICER

Capt Marcos Palafox

ASSISTANT SAFETY OFFICER

2Lt Kristie Richardson

ASST. PROFESSIONAL .DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Capt Don Schumacher

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

2Lt Kathy Melton

LEADERSHIP OFFICER

Capt Marcos Palafox

ASSISTANT LEADERSHIP OFFICER

Capt Don Schumacher

ASSISTANT LEADERSHIP OFFICER

2Lt John DiCara

ASST LEADERSHIP OFFICER-DALTON

2Lt Eric Rochelle

AEROSPACE EDUCATION OFFICER

Capt Sam Sheffield

TESTING OFFICER

2Lt Eric Richardson

ASSISTANT TESTING OFFICER

Lt Col James Card

ASSISTANT TESTING OFFICER

Capt Sam Sheffield

ASSISTANT TESTING OFFICER

Capt Marcos Palafox

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ASSISTANT ADMIN OFFICER
PERSONNEL OFFICER
ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

1Lt Gillian DiCara

Capt Marcos Palafox
1Lt Gillian DiCara

1Lt Kevin Thiem

2Lt Amy Hicks

ASSISTANT COMM OFFICER

SM James Parker

ASSISTANT COMM OFFICER

2Lt Eric Richardson

ASSISTANT COMM OFFICER

SM James Miller

ASSISTANT RECRUITING/RETENTION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Lts Drawver & Thiem

2Lt Kathy Melton
2Lt Eric Richardson

ASSISTANT PAO

2Lt Kathy Melton

ASSISTANT PAO

2Lt Eric Richardson

HEALTH OFFICER
ASSISTANT HEALTH OFFICER
DDR OFFICER
ASSISTANT DDR OFFICER

2Lt Kristie Richardson

Capt Marcos Palafox
2Lt Kristie Richardson

DEPUTY COMMANDER
C/1Lt Chris Cochran
FLIGHT COMMANDER
C/2Lt Brandyn Brooks
1ST SERGEANT
C/CMSgt Ryan Drawver
FLIGHT SERGEANTS
C/CMSgt Parker Richardson
C/MSgt Johnathon DiCara

CAP CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
RESPECT
CAP MOTTO

Semper
Vigilans

THREE MISSIONS OF CAP

EMERGENCY SERVICES
AEROSPACE EDUCATION

ASSISTANT LOGISTICS OFFICER

2Lt John DiCara

ASSISTANT LOGISTICS OFFICER

SM James Parker

ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES OFFICER

C/2Lt Danny Carpenter

Capt Marcos Palafox

LOGISTICS OFFICER

ACTIVITIES OFFICER

COMMANDER

Capt Marcos Palafox

ASSISTANT COMM OFFICER

RECRUITING AND RETENTION OFFICERS

THE CADET STAFF OF GA129

1Lt Gillian DiCara

Capt Marcos Palafox

CADET PROGRAMS

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft.
CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and
rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the
AFRCC with saving 54 lives in fiscal year 2011. Its volunteers also perform homeland security,
disaster relief and counter-drug 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 27,000
young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP received the World Peace
Price in 2011 and has been performing missions for America for over 70 years. CAP also
participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the
sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SQUADRON FLAG THE GUIDON

Historically, the flag or colors of a unit served as the point around which the soldiers of
an organization rallied as they moved forward into battle. The colors have traditionally
been at the side of the Commander, and were carried forward even when the Commander
fell in combat. All others may perish, but the colors live on.
The transfer of colors, as witnessed in the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadrons
Change of Command Ceremony on 23 October 2014, signifies the following:
1. The transfer of responsibility for ongoing operations and accomplishments of
Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadrons missions
2. Responsibility for all Civil Air Patrol assets
3. The welfare of the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadrons Senior Members and
Cadets

From L to R: Major Paul Janssen, Lt Col Ilana Mor, C/2Lt Danny Carpenter, Col Richard Greenwood

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Due to the fact that both Thanksgiving and Christmas fall on the fourth Thursday of
November and December, it is necessary to adjust the Cadet Program Schedule as follows:
Week One - Cadet Physical Fitness Testing (11/6 and 12/4)
Week Two - Aerospace Education (11/13 and 12/11)
Week Three - Character Development (11/20 and 12/18)
In addition to Character Development on 11/20, there will be a Cadet Change of Command
Ceremony. (Details to follow)
In January, there will not be a meeting on Thursday, 1 January due to the fact that it is New
Year's Day. Since there are five Thursdays in January, the normal schedule will resume on
8 January 2015:
Week One-Leadership
Week Two-PT
Week Three-Aerospace Education
Week 4-Character Development.
At present, the scheduled workdays are: 1 November, 8 November, 15 November, 6
December, and 13 December. Hopefully, by working together, the facilities will be improved
before the New Year.
The upcoming events are:
8 November - Veteran's Celebration
14-16 Advanced FTX for GTM3 qualified + MRO training
22 November - Turkey Trot and Commanders Call
20 December - United Way Xmas Luncheon
10 January - Annual Awards & Holiday Party.
23 OCTOBER 2014 PROGRAM
Post the Colors/Pledge
Devotional GAWG Chaplain Lt Col Whitworth
Welcome and Introductions Major Paul Janssen
Serving the Country with Ethical Leadership & Core Values Colonel Brent Bracewell
Promotions/Awards/Certificates of Appreciation-Major Janssen and Col Greenwood
Speeches-Major Janssen, Lt Col Aden, C/2Lt Carpenter
Change of Command Ceremony
Speeches-GAWG Cmdr Col Richard Greenwood, new GA129 Cmdr Lt Col Ilana Mor
Reception
Retire the Colors

23 OCTOBER 2014 PROMOTIONS, AWARD, AND CEREMONIES

PROMOTIONS
C/Amn Pearson Pruitt
C/Amn Jacob Schumacher
C/A1C Aaron Loya
C/A1C Dawson Tucker
C/SrA Ashley Goins
C/TSgt Andrea Richardson
C/MSgt Johnathon DiCara
C/CMSgt Ryan Drawver Neil Armstrong Award
C/CMSgt Noah Little Neil Armstrong Award
C/2Lt Thomas Boylan Flight Commander Award
C/1Lt Angelica Schumacher Admin Officer Award
2Lt Kathy Melton
Lt Col Ilana Mor
AWARD
CADET OF THE QUARTER C/SrA Jacob Thomason
CEREMONY
Change of Command Ceremony
New Squadron Commander
Lt Col Ilana Mor
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

PROMOTIONS AND CADET OF THE QUARTER

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO SENIOR MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED GA129

Capt Sam Sheffield

C/2Lt Danny Carpenter

2Lt John DiCara

Aerospace Education

Cadet Commander

Deputy Commander

Officer

for Cadets

2Lt Amy Hicks

1Lt Brent Drawver

Asst. Communications

Leadership Officer

Officer

2Lt Eric Richardson

IT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS,
AND TESTING OFFICER
Lt Col James Card

1Lt Gillian DiCara

Asst. Testing Officer

Deputy Commander
for Seniors

Lt Col Ilana Mor

9 years as the DCC
(Deputy Cmdr for Cadets)

Capt Marcos Palafox

Safety, Health, and Drug
Demand Reduction Officer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND SPEECHES

Special recognition of Major

GAWG Commander

Janssen by GAWG

Colonel Richard Greenwood

Commander Col Greenwood

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR

ENCOURAGEMENT AND
WORDS OF WISDOM
GAWG Chaplain
Lt Col Elise Whitworth
Group I Commander

Major Paul Janssen

Lt Col Ilana Mor

Lt Col John Aden

GAWG Commander
Col Richard Greenwood
Special friend to GA129
Colonel Brent Bracewell

Devotional by Chaplain
Lt Col Elise Whitworth
New GA129 Command Staff
(from L to R)
1Lt Kevin Thiem, DCS
Lt Col Ilana Mor, CC
lLt Brent Drawver, DCC
Colonel Brent Bracewell

Cadet Commander
C/2Lt Danny Carpenter

Colonel
Bracewell
is
the
retired Brigade Commander, 78th
Aviation Troop with over 22 years
of active duty (13 Active and 9
full time Guard).
Col Bracewell is a rated pilot in
the OH-58 Kiowa, UH-1H
Iroquois, C-12 King Air and the
UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter. .
He has served in Desert Storm,
Bosnia, and in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom in which
he commanded an Army Aviation
Task Force flying throughout
Kuwait and Southern Iraq.

CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

The Change of Command Ceremony is a time-honored ceremony

which marks the moment when the responsibility of command is
passed to the Incoming Commander.
Relinquishing Command

Master of Ceremonies:
GAWG Commander, Col Richard Greenwood
Guidon (Squadron Flag) Bearer:
GA129 Cadet Commander, C/2Lt Danny Carpenter
Outgoing Commander:

Accepting Command
Major Paul Janssen
Incoming Commander:
Lt Col Ilana Mor
After the Outgoing Commander takes the Guidon from the Guidon
Passing guidon to
Guidon Bearer

Bearer, the Outgoing Commander says Sir, I relinquish

Command and passes the guidon to the Master of Ceremonies.
Then, the Incoming Commander changes places with the Outgoing
Commander, receives the guidon from the Master of Ceremonies,
and says Sir, I accept command.
The guidon is then passed back to the Guidon Bearer who posts it

New GA129 Commander

in a prominent place in the Squadron.

Lt Col Ilana Mor

From Left to Right

New GA129 Commander Lt Col Ilana Mor
Georgia Wing Commander, Colonel Richard Greenwood
Group I Commander Lt Col John Aden
Graduated GA129 Commander Major Paul Janssen