Volume 7, Issue 1 “Progress through Leadership” January 2009

In This Issue
Commander’s Desk 2

Chaplain’s Corner 3

Squadron 4
Leadership School
Wreaths Across 5
America
Prescott Composite 6&7
Squadron 206
Glendale Composite 8

Happy New Year!

Squadron 308
Promotions 9

Upcoming Events 10

Office of Public Affairs

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Wing PAO Assistant Wing PAO
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Wing Commander’s Desk

Col John M. Eggen
Arizona Wing

Walter Linn said, “It is surprising what a man can do when he has to; and how
little most men will do when they don’t have to”. The time has come for the mem-
bers of the wing to rise to the challenge.
We are out of money and will not receive any funding from the state for the
upcoming year. This could be blamed on the downturn of the economy and
volunteerism; but I see it differently.
When I think about some of the programs we offer our cadets such as the
Drug Demand, Encampment, Rocketry and the Aerospace Education Programs to
name a few, I cannot understand how any politician would not be convinced of the
value of the CAP. So much money is spent on “youth at risk” programs isn’t the
importance of what we do readily apparent?
Our senior members not only provide leadership for the cadets, they
participate in search and rescue operations, aerospace education training, and
homeland security missions. When called upon by state and federal authorities, we
stand ready and have done many missions as assigned.
Obviously, we have not convinced those that hold the purse strings, the local
and state politicians, that what we offer benefits our communities. This is our failure
and the greatest challenge we face in 2009.
My commitment to you for 2009 is that the senior leadership of the wing will
become actively involved in helping you and the pursuit of sources of funding.
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Here we go again ----- Another New Year

A New Year is a time for all of us to take at a look at ourselves and decide
how we would really – please emphasize the really - like to improve ourselves and
our relations with people around us. So, let’s stop kidding ourselves. What is it we
really want to change to help make our life better in the coming year?
The celebration of a new year is the oldest of all holidays beginning in Babylon
about 4000 years ago. It began with the first new moon after vernal equinox, the first
day of spring. A logical time since the season of rebirth meant the planting of new
crops and subsequent blossoming and bearing of fruit and food.
For the Arizona Wing the New Year brings a Compliance Inspection; the
results of which will set the level of support we will receive from the US Air Force for
years to come. We have become used to being Number #1 in Region and National,
thanks to the work by many senior and cadet members. NOW, the time is coming in
February for all the Directors to “prove it” that Arizona can live up to its reputation in
all areas of our three missions.
The Commanders and Directors have been at work for weeks now preparing.
Help them by doing your part to provide them with the information they need to show
USAF that Arizona Wing is in fact one of the best in the Nation. Because only if they
receive timely reports from the squadrons, will they be prepared to provide the
correct information to the inspecting team members.
So, I would suggest CAP in Arizona has cause to celebrate the birth of
another new baby called the renewed Arizona Wing born this past year. I would
further suggest that we all, each and every one of us, make our major resolution one
that will help this new baby grow into vibrant adulthood in order to fulfill its basic
mission of service to community and fellowman.
After all, isn’t that why we joined, and remain in, Civil Air Patrol; to be of
service to our lord, our neighbor and our country?
May your New Year be healthy happy, prosperous and Blessed. May the Lord
make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He lift up His
countenance upon you and bring you peace.
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Combined Effort and Teamwork

Ends in Successful Squadron
Leadership School
Article and Photo by
Lt Col Robert A. King, Sr., Group III PAO

Group 3 Arizona Wing Mesa AZ – Combined effort between the Groups of the Arizona
Wing ended in a successful Squadron Leadership School with 22 students and 17 Staff
members in attendance. SLS Director Major Mel Bridges stated “This is a great turnout and
one of the best we have had. There were students and staff from all over the state.”

The course presented was the newest offered by national headquarters. It was accepted
well and showed more interactivity by the students.

For the benefit of the students, all staff members wore different uniforms to help the
students with the various uniforms and the proper wear and display.

The course presented on Saturday 06 Dec and Sunday 07 Dec with Sunday’s session
starting with a moment of silence to honor those who were lost on 7 Dec 1941 in the attack
on Pearl Harbor. Capt (Chaplain) Ken Young followed up with devotional service prior to
the start of classes.

Squadron 305 of Mesa offered the use of their facility at Falcon Field Airport in East Mesa.
Squadron Commander Lt Col Newton Muehleisen and his staff were very helpful in the
success of this course.
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AZ Wing Participates
In 2008 Ceremony
Combined Article and Photos by
2Lt Cindy Visoso, GCS 308 PAO and
Sgt John Horne, SHCS 301 PAO

The Wreaths Across America ceremony was held, December 13th, at the National Memorial Cemetery of
Arizona. This ceremony was started by Worcester Wreath Company in 1992. CAP began participation in
Wreaths Across America in 2006. Veterans' memorials and gravesites across the nation were adorned
with remembrance wreaths on Dec. 13 in solemn tributes to the courage and sacrifice of those who have
guarded and preserved the nation throughout history.

Civil Air Patrol Phoenix Metropolitan squadrons placed wreaths on the headstones for the holidays with a
sharp salute and all the respect due to a US Veteran and a Military Member. The ceremony was held, De-
cember 13th, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Civil Air Patrol History and Missions

on Display at the Prescott Library
Article and Photo by
1Lt Gary Haslam, PCS 206 PAO

PRESCOTT, AZ - For the entire month of November, the Prescott Composite Squadron 206
of the Civil Air Patrol is presenting a display of its history and missions for the public to see at
the main branch of Prescott Library in downtown Prescott.

“The Civil Air Patrol has had a presence in Prescott since 1948,” says Lt Gary Haslam, Public
Affairs Officer for the squadron. “In 1948, the Prescott squadron gained nationwide
recognition of its service in “Operation Haylift” during the heavy winter of 1948-49. The
squadron also participated in searches for lost cowboys and flew weekly deliveries of blood to
the Grand Canyon. And in the 1950s, the Prescott CAP squadron flew Christmas gifts to
Navajo families in the remote areas of the Navajo reservation - air dropping the packages
when they could not land.”

The current Prescott Composite Squadron 206 was chartered in the 1970’s and is one of 7
CAP squadrons in Group 2 covering all of northern Arizona.

The library exhibit displays several of the CAP uniforms worn over the last 50 years, vintage
aviation books and literature as well as photos, cadet activities and an overview of CAP
missions.

“Keep in mind when you visit the display that all Civil Air Patrol members past and present are
volunteers spending their own money and time training to be ready when called upon for
disaster relief, search and rescues or transport of emergency supplies, “ Haslam points out,
“or service to our local community and government.”
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Prescott Civil Air Patrol Expands

Search and Rescue Capabilities
with Lockheed Martin Support
Article and Photo by
1Lt Gary Haslam, PCS 206 PAO

Left-Right: CAP Capt. Tom Richtmyer, CAP Lt Col Don Dillahunty,

CAP Maj. Steve Daugherty, Squadron Commander, CAP Cadet Col-
leen Gonzalez, Lockheed Martin Flight Services Operations Manager
James Gronwald, Lockheed Martin Customer Relations Manager Bill
Lamb , CAP Lt John Nelson, CAP Lt Col John Nelson

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ – Prescott Composite Squadron 206 of the Civil Air Patrol received a donation
from Lockheed Martin, which will be used to help establish a Ground Team Search and Rescue Team of
cadets and senior CAP members.

“Prescott Composite Squadron 206 is adding a Ground Team to its Search and Rescue capabilities,” says
Lt Gary Haslam, Emergency Services Officer. “Aside from the training cadets and members must com-
plete, each member of a Ground Team must be outfitted with a 24-hour pack and a 72-hour pack at an
expense of over $300 per member.”

The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation whose members volunteer their time
and expense to be prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters. “This donation from Lockheed
Martin is gratefully appreciated,“ Haslam says.

In a letter presented with the donation, Daniel J. Courain, Vice President, Transportation Services for
Lockheed Martin states, “It is because of work such as yours that Lockheed Martin is able to better assist
general aviation pilots across our nation.”

Cadet Airman 1st Class Colleen Gonzalez received the donation on behalf of Prescott Squadron 206 from
James Gronwald, Operations Manager of the Lockheed Martin Flight Services Hub in Prescott Valley.
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Glendale Composite Squadron 308

Recruiting Opportunity
Article by C/A1C Michael Smith, GCS 308
Photo by 1Lt Mario Grana, GCS 308

On 13th of December, CAP cadets from

C/SMSgt Andrea Grana and
C/SSgt Francis Lucci take a
break from marshalling.
Glendale Composite Squadron 308 at-
tempted to recruit more members at the
Young Eagles Event at the Glendale Airport.
Additionally, one of CAP’s own members
became one of three young eagles during
the event, and received his orientation flight.
Anthony Teixeira said that it was a blast,
and a child even wanted a picture with him,
because he was a Young Eagle. The CAP
cadets, were taught ground marshaling by
C/SMSgt Andrea Grana, and helped mar-
shal the planes during the event. Teixeira
stated that recruiting was fun, but flying was
definitely the best part. The event lasted
about four and a half hours, and around
thirty five to forty people received airplane
rides.

Community Service with Peoria Fire Department

Article by C/SrA Justin Visoso, GCS 308
Photo by 2Lt Cindy Visoso, GCS 308 PAO

On Dec. 23rd CAP, Civil Air Patrol Glendale Composite Squadron

308 members attended a community service event. 16 cadets, senior
members, and their families helped unload and organize toys the
Peoria Fire Department later delivered to children on Christmas Eve.

The cadets filled bags matching the Christmas wish lists they were
given by the Fire Captain. The wish lists were from local children in
the community. Several bags were filled with toy cars, dolls, stuffed
animals, sports related toys, and even arts & crafts kits. The Senior
members were helpful in making sure toys were age appropriate. Cadets Francis Lucci, Dylan Brady,
and Delany Besser fill bags with a
The cadets helped the Firemen load the truck with the many bags
Christmas wish in hand
they arranged. It was quite rewarding to know Squadron 308 played a
part in making child’s Christmas wish come true.
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Arizona Wing
Promotions and Awards
Erick R. Arellano, Sq. 304
Nikolas A. Dowling, Sq. 304
Charles Massey, Sq. 501
David Hall, Sq. 501
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Breanna Duhaime, Sq. 501
Breanna Mitchell, Sq. 501
Jacob Christman, Sq. 501
Lyle Martin, Sq. 501 (Nov 08)
Joshua Neshaki, Sq. 501 (Nov 08)
Stephan Varjabedian, Sq. 501 (Nov 08)
Chase Brant, Sq. 301
Joshua M. Burton, Sq. 304
Noah D. Burton, Sq. 304
Daniel R. Haasch, Sq. 304
Jairus Nero, Sq. 301
Daniel Riley, Sq. 301
Javier Encinas, Sq. 101
Austin C. Williams, Sq. 304
Shanna Anderson, Sq. 304
Josiah Astorga, Sq. 101
Ciara D. Bennett, Sq. 501 (Nov 08)
Alex Dobshinsky, Sq. 101
Jared Floyd, Sq. 301
Marcus Hicks, Sq. 301
Ferdane Mercanli, Sq. 101
Tori Aston, Sq. 501 (Nov 08)
Brandon Guerrero, Sq. 301
Daniel Scholz, Sq. 304
Lynne M. Scholz, Sq. 304
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Upcoming Events

January 2009

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Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 304
[06:30 PM-09:30
PM] Squadron
304 Meeting

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 305 Sq 304
[06:30-09:00] Sq. [06:30 PM-09:30
305 Meeting PM] Squadron
304 Meeting

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ

[06:30-09:00] Sq. [06:30 PM-09:30 AZ Wing OPEX
305 Meeting PM] Squadron and PCT
304 Meeting

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sq 305 Sq 304 AZWG HQ AZWG HQ

[06:30-09:00] Sq. [06:30 PM-09:30 Group IV ES BTX Group IV ES BTX
305 Meeting PM] Squadron
304 Meeting

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AZWG HQ Sq 305 Sq 304

Group IV ES BTX [06:30-09:00] Sq. [06:30 PM-09:30
305 Meeting PM] Squadron
304 Meeting