BARTOW-ETOWAH

SQUADRON
GOOD HABITS
ESSENTIAL TO
ACHIEVEMENT OF
OUR GOALS
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FLYINC EACLES
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Hayden
Freeze

2,3

Bus and BBN'1s
4lmust 4n
Bfficer
4
5

Annual Awards
Presentation
and
Holiday Party
6,7

From the
Supply Room
Tales From A Life
Traveler
8
9
Schularshis,
Bunur Buard
Frum But uf the
Blue
10
11
1he Natiunal
4nthem
12
13
Hunthly
Calendar

14
15
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Hayden Freeze
19-21 1AN
Trip to Huntsville
Space and Rocket Ctr
27 1AN
Sr Officers Mtg
4 FEB
Cadet Command Mtg
8 FEB
Frostbite
9-11 FEB
BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON: GA 129
Strength of the Aation
January 11, 27
When Benjamin Franklin
was a young man, he
discovered that he had
d e v e l o p e d m a n y
characteristics that cost
him Iriends and social
acceptance.
He determined that the
appropriate course oI
action would be to begin
a program oI selI
improvement.
Benjamin decided to
work on thirteen Iaults in
hi s char act er by
concentrating on each
one Ior one week at a
time. Each week he
chose one Ilaw to
improve. In this way
over the course oI a year,
he was able to Iocus on
each area Iour times and
was able to master many
oI the Ilaws that he chose
to work on.
As we all know,
Benjamin Franklin went
on to become a
statesman, scientist and
one oI the key Iounders
oI our great nation. He
did this by making
a habi t oI s el I
improvement.

II we want to achieve a
goal in liIe, no matter
how large or small, we
must begin with the
end result in mind. See
the goal as something
real, not just a dream,
and set out to conquer
each step that must be
taken along the way.
Whatever your dreams
are in liIe, the habit
you build in liIe now
will either be your
stepping stones to
achievement or the
baggage you carry
through liIe.
Learn to set goals and
work to achieve them
like Ben did. Like
Ben, you will Iind that
'the harder you work,
the luckier you get.
Capt Don Colson
Founding Father
Ben Franklin
Start Time Personnel Training Mission Trainer Location


With CPT Hayden Collins, Ground Ops OIIicer
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Saturday 20
th

0600 hrs
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0830



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1700
1800
1900
2100
All Hands

All Hands

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All Hands

All Hands
All Hands

All Hands


All Hands
All Hands
Volunteers Call
All Hands
First Call

Formation

Camp Training
Class 1
Compass Orientation
Practical Exercise
Break
Class 2
IdentiIy Terrain with
Ieatures to map
Compass Course
Practical Exercise
LUNCH
PERSONAL MRE
CLASSES
FEMA Canine Training /
Line Search
Class 3
Security Patrol / Direct
TraIIic
Practical Exercise
Formation
CHOW
Glow Stick Catapult Kit
Lights Out
Individual Cadet

Commander

Training OIIicer



Individual Cadet
Training OIIicer




Individual Cadet


Training OIIicer

Training OIIicer


Commander
Individual Cadet
CPT Collins
Individual Cadet
Camp Site

Camp Site

Campgrounds
(Rome)


Campgrounds
Campgrounds




Campgrounds


Campgrounds

Campgrounds


Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Cleanup and BreakIast
CAP SQTR Task 0-0103:
Review oI Day`s Training
AFMAN 36-2203
Chapters 4.3, 5.3
CAPT SQTR Tasks
P-0202;P-0203;O-0004
CAP SQTR Task O-0201;
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 5
CAP SQTR Tasks O-0002;
O-0007; O-0004
CAP SQTR Tasks
O-0201;O-0209; O-0210;
O-0210; O-0211; O-0216;
O-0218
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 5
CAP SQTR Tasks O--0001;
O-0103
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 2
CAP SQTR Tasks O-0401;
O-0404; O-0405; O-0406
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 7
CAP SQTR Tasks
L0001; L-0002; L-0003;
L-0004;O-0802;O-0804;)-
1001
AFMAN 36-2203
Chapters 4.3, 5.3
Distribute Launchers to
Sections
Proposed Tasks
ALL MEMBERS OF THIS UNIT ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO ATTEND THE PERIODS OF TRAINING AS SHOWN
ON THIS TRAINING SCHEDULE.
APPROVED CPT H.T.Collins
20 1ANUARY 2007, Cartersville GA
19 1AN 2007
ADVANCE
PARTY
ALL MEMBERS OF THIS UNIT ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO ATTEND THE PERIODS OF TRAINING AS SHOWN
ON THIS TRAINING SCHEDULE.
APPROVED CPT H.T.Collins




Sunday 21st
0600 hrs
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First Call

Formation
Break Camp
Special consideration Ior
additional training will
be taken at this time.
Weather conditions may
allow Ior additional line
search and SARDOG
Training. II so, ADD 3
HOURS to this schedule
Final Formation
Ior Convoy
Convoy
(to Base)
LUNCH
PERSONAL MRE
CLASSES
END OF OPERATION
Formation dismissal
Individual Cadet

Commander
Training OIIicer








Commander


Convoy Leader

Individual Cadet


Commander

Camp Site

Camp Site
Camp Grounds








Camp Grounds


Cartersville
Base
Rome Camp
Grounds


Cartersville
Base
Start Time Personnel Training Mission Trainer Location
BreakIast and clean up
CAP SQTR Task O-0103;
AFMAN 36-2203
Chapters 4.3, 5.3
Pack up to move
CAP SQTR Tasks O-0605;
O-0401; O-0404; O-0405;
O-0406;
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 7
Convoy home
Convoy home
CAP SQTR Task O-0220
CAP SQTR Tasks O-0001;
O-0007; O-0103;
CAP G/UDF ReI Chapt 2
End oI Operation
CAP SQTR Tasks P-0204;
AFMAN 36-2203
Chapters 4.3, 5.3
Proposed Tasks
21 JANUARY 2007

CURRENT SENIOR MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS
Flight OIIicers and Air Support: LT Sam SheIIield and LT Mike Fouts
Land Navigation Training: Major Keith Walker
Medical Training Supervision: LT Dave Maney
Ground Ops: LT JeII Long
Base Operations: Major George Geiger and LT Jean Freese.
Other OIIicers are expected to provide training in the Iield as required.
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Departure/Arrival Times
at Cartersville Base
to be announced
Thursday, 18 1AN 2007
at the Squadron Meeting
See Page 4 for
Advance Preparation
DOs and DON`Ts





C/MSgt Zane Collins, Bravo Flt Sgt
As you all know, we will be having our three-day annual
Havden Free:e weekend at Hudson Farm. With that in
mind, you will need to know what and what not to
bring.
The Iirst thing you need to check is your cold weather
clothing. You will want to make sure that you have
warm-enough clothing, but you do not want to be too
hot. II you are too hot, you will sweat and the sweat
will only make you colder.
Things to keep in mind that should be included are
stocking caps and wool socks. You lose the majority oI
your body heat through your head, so you need to be
wearing a stocking cap or Iield cap at all times, even
when sleeping.
As Iar as socks are concerned, you probably are thinking
that since we will only be there three days, you only
need to bring three pairs oI socks. WRONG!
We will be doing plenty oI marching, so you are going
to have to change your socks at least once during the day
to prevent blisters. Also, be sure to change your socks
once more beIore bed so you do not become colder
while sleeping. The idea is to air out the pair you`ve just
removed so you may wear them again. You will need
about six pair oI socks Ior the entire weekend.

I also suggest that you wear insulated long underwear,
and long sleeved shirts. II you do not have any, talk to
Major Geiger in Logistics BEFORE the campout. He
will issue you what you need.
We will probably do a gear check the meeting beIore
the FTX, so be sure to check your sleeping bag and tent.
You want to look Ior holes and warmth. Again, your
sleeping bag should be warm but not hot. You deIinitely
do not want to get cold and wake up Ireezing.
II you have new boots, DON'T bring them! PERIOD!!!.
I guarantee that you will get more blisters than you
would want!!

DO BRING
A complete BDU uniIorm including camouIlage
cap, hiking or jungle boots
Note pad and pencil/pen
CAP ID Card, 101 & 101T cards, current Form 60
and 31
Watch
HandkerchieI or tissues
Vest, orange reIlective
Signal mirror
Whistle
Matches
KniIe (issued)
Toiletrieshand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste
First Aid Kit


DO NOT BRING
Anything electronic, other than Ilashlights
(DO bring extra batteries Ior the Ilashlights)
KniIe, other than the one issued to you
Hatchet or axe, unless cleared by SaIety OIIicer
Lighter (matches are acceptable)

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ESSAY CRITIQUE
INTRODUCTION
Title identiIies topic
Subject is deIined and thesis clearly stated
Argument brieIly previewed
ORGANIZATION (Double point value)
Topic sentences introduce paragraphs
Paragraphs contain one central idea
Argument proceeds logically
CONTENT
Shows use oI reason; no logical Iallacies
Argument supported by data or examples
Anticipates an objection and reIutes it
Shows how the topic Iits into the larger picture
Substantive; quality commensurate with CAP grade
MECHANICS (Double point value)
Correct Spelling
Proper Punctuation
Correct grammar
Physical page is neat and Iormat is orderly
STYLE
Appropriate vocabulary
Readable but not casual; expressed in author`s own voice
CONCLUSION
Summarizes central argument
Thesis restated and demonstrated to be true
Sense oI completion or resolution
FROM CAPR 52-16 2-7 phase II, e.
Once a Cadet attains the grade oI C/CMSgt,
to complete Achievement 8, (Neil A.
Armstrong) a Cadet must write a 300 to 500
word essay and present a 5 to 7 minute
speech to the Unit.
Cadets will select one oI the Iollowing
topics:
1) Explain why America`s aerospace
power is vital to commerce, science, or
national security.
2) Describe leadership mistakes you have
made or witnessed and explain what
you have learned Irom them.
3) Explain the diIIerence between
Iollowership and leadership.
4) Describe how, iI at all, the Core Values
have inIluenced your liIe.
There are currently eleven Active NCOs
who are rapidly progressing through Phase
II oI the Cadet Program. Many have
already inquired about the Speech and
Essay requirements at the end oI Phase II.
Some have already begun gathering their
thoughts, and perIecting their writing skills.
They have discovered that it is harder than it
seems to create a well-written essay.
This inIormation is Ior those selI-motivated
Cadets who are serious about advancement.
A Senior Member must evaluate the writing
and speech assignment. The completed
essay must be reviewed by the Cadet
Review Board and signed by the Deputy
Commander Ior Cadets in order to meet
promotion requirements.
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TOWARD THE END
OF PHASE II
14 DECEMBER 2006
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Presentation of the Colors
Color Guard: from left to right
C/SSgt K.Colson, C/SMSgt D.Collins,
C/TSgt A.Way, C/TSgt B.Collins
Words of Goodwill for the Holidays
1Lt Ilana Mor, MLO
Welcome and Introductions
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
Welcome and Introductions
C/2d Lt Alex Blake, Cadet Cmdr
Cadet Promotions
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
1Lt Ilana Mor, DCC
Wright Milestone Award
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
1Lt Ilana Mor, DCC
Cadet Award Presentations
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
1Lt Ilana Mor, DCC
Senior Member Award Presentations
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
Maj George Geiger, Executive Officer
Where Do We Go From Here?
Capt Don Colson, Squadron Cmdr
The Gift of Giving
1Lt Ilana Mor, DCC
Cadets Alex Blake, Matt Mathias,
1ohn Williams, and Matt Roberson
Senior Officer Diane Colson
Maj George Geiger
Refreshments

COLOR GUARD
C/SSgt K.Colson
C/SMSgt D..Collins
C/TSgt A.Way
C/TSgt B.Collins
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CADET PROMOTIONS-
Ben Nations to C/SSgt
1oel Rodgers to C/Amn
Matt Roberson to C/SMSgt
1ohn Williams to C/SMSgt
WRIGHT MILESTONE
C/SSgt Ben Nations
CADET AWARDS
Certificates of Appreciation
C/SMSgt Dwaye Collins
C/SMSgt Matt Roberson
C/MSgt Zane Collins
C/SSgt Kathryn Colson
C/Amn Fred Marshall
Rookie of the Year
C/Amn 1oel Rodgers
Most Improved Cadet
CSSgt Dillon Davidson
Cadet of the Year
C/SSgt Ben Nations
SENIOR MEMBER
AWARD
Sr Member of the Year
1Lt Sam Sheffield
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON SENIOR OFFICERS
1. Putting Cadet oI the Yr Medal on C/SSgt Ben Nations
2. C/SSgt Ben Nations
3. Rookie oI the Year C/Amn Joel Rodgers&Maj Geiger
4. Putting Most Improved Medal on C/SSgt Davidson
5. C/SSgt Dillon Davidson
1
4 5
2
3
Top Row (L to R):
1Lt SheIIield, Capt Blake, SO Colson, Capt Colson, Maj Geiger, 1Lt Mor, 1Lt Long
Bottom Row:
2Lt Johnson, 1Lt Fouts, 2Lt Freese, Maj Calvanelli, 2Lt Maney, Capt Collins
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PRO1ECT CADET TRAILER EXPANSION
NOT YET COMPLETE, BUT ALREADY A SUCCESS

Cadets will now be able to veriIy that
they are Iollowing the Cadet Oath
'wearing their uniIorm properly
Important InIormation Ior Cadets
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The walls are down between the two trailers, and Iinally there is enough space Ior Cadet classes and activities.
The temporary tarp rooI is still holding up...no leaks! The
electrical work has started, and things are looking good.
Thanks to all who chipped in to get us this Iar.
Oh no! Another trailer! Yep! Flight Operations is getting an
OIIice Trailer Irom Lockheed. I`m working on that myselI,
and delivery should be soon. You Flight Ops guys have a
little work to do on this trailer. It`s all yours, aIter I deliver it.
So Iar, so good Ior the New Year. Hope we get a real rooI Ior
the Cadet Trailer by Spring.
Ac|s ol Kindncss Thc Gil| ol Givin Ac|s ol Kindncss Thc Gil| ol Givin Ac|s ol Kindncss Thc Gil| ol Givin Ac|s ol Kindncss Thc Gil| ol Givin

Tales lrom A Lile Traveler With 1Lt Ilana Mor, MLO
Original Poetry shared with all at the Annual Awards Presentation and Holiday Party
PRO1ECT CADET TRAILER EXPANSION
As I`ve walked upon Life`s journey
There were times when I`ve met strife.
There was war, divorce, and cancer
That upset my normal life.

And many times when all was bleak,
And my Life was quite a mess,
A kindly soul reached out a hand
To reverse my great distress.

Kindness, like warm sunshine,
Can help one to see the way.
Sometimes, it`s the only thing,
That lights a dark, sad day.

A simple act of kindness
Helps one get a brand-new start.
It can reverse a stream of sadness
Or can melt a broken heart.

So, when you see another in need,
Always reach out with a gentle, kind deed.
I`m sure there`s been a time or two,
When kindness has been shown to you.

Let kindness spread from your own front door,
To help those around you, And then, help some more.
Don`t break the Cycle; continue the flow.
Help the Circle of Kindness grow.

Once again the Holiday season approaches...
Like programmed robots we scurry in preparation
For the pageant of giving and receiving gifts.
We glow in remembrance of times gone by,
Filled with anticipation,
Slipping back into childhood memories.

Eyes twinkling, cheeks red from the cold,
Delightful songs fill our ears,
And the spirit of comradeship pervades the air.

How wonderful this time of year,
A time bursting with good cheer.
Minds crammed with happy thoughts.
Good deeds foremost in people`s minds.

Oh, if only we could bottle the Essence of Giving.
Breathe of its nectar all year through.
Pour a drop on lonely depressed souls, and
Watch as the Gift of Giving
nourishes their inner being.
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HONOR GIARD HONOR GIARD HONOR GIARD HONOR GIARD
Civil Air Patrol announces the availability oI over
$200,000 in scholarships Ior CAP Cadets and Senior
Members who meet eligibility requirements. The
program will provide IiIteen academic scholarships Ior
use at an accredited college or university and eight
Ilying scholarships (one per region). In addition,
scholarships are available Irom the associations and
institutions listed below:
Airline Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
The Order oI Daedalians
Auburn University, Ginn College oI Engineering
Texas A & M University Corp oI Cadets
Dowling College, School oI Aviation
The United States Air Force Academy
Preparatory School
Examples include:
CAP Cadet Academic Scholarships
1. $7500 Award
2. $5000 Awards
3. $2500 Awards
4. $2000 Awards
5. $1000 Awards
CAP Cadet Flight Scholarships
8 (1 per Region), $2,500 Awards
AOPA Flight Scholarships
2, $2,500 Awards Ior cadets
2, $2,500 Awards Ior adults
P l e a s e v i s i t t h e CAP we b s i t e a t
www.cap.gov/scholarships Ior details on eligibility
requirements, application procedures, dates, and other
scholarship criteria. The application deadline Ior most
oI the scholarships is 31 Jan 2007.
Please contact Kelly Easterling iI you have any
questions. She can be reached at 334-953-5315 or
keasterlingcap.gov.
SCHOLARSHIPS IOR CIVIL AIR PATROL SCHOLARSHIPS IOR CIVIL AIR PATROL SCHOLARSHIPS IOR CIVIL AIR PATROL SCHOLARSHIPS IOR CIVIL AIR PATROL
CADLTS AND SLNIOR MLMBLRS CADLTS AND SLNIOR MLMBLRS CADLTS AND SLNIOR MLMBLRS CADLTS AND SLNIOR MLMBLRS
II you are interested in being part oI the Honor Guard
program, GAWG will be hosting an Honor Guard
training weekend set Ior some time in January 2007.
More details about this weekend activity will be
released as they become available. This weekend will
teach the basics oI Honor Guard and introduce cadets
to the Honor Guard Program.
II you Ieel that you are very interested in being a part
oI Honor Guard, I would encourage you to apply Ior
the National Honor Guard Academy 2007. The
Academy will be held Irom 8 July 2007- 22 July
2007 in Westminster, MD. You can Iind out more
about the Honor Guard Academy at the link below.
http://level2. cap. gov/index. cIm?nodeID5610

II you have any questions about the Honor Guard
Program or Honor Guard Academy, Ieel Iree to
contact me at stealthpilotbellsouth.net

With Honor and Pride,
Kyle Atkins, C/Capt, CAP
Cadet Commander
Georgia Wing Honor Guard

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1Lt Phil Boylan, DCC-Rome Composite Squadron
Imagine yourself as the official historian of the
famed Tuskegee Airmen society. Then imagine
uncovering historical documentation that cast doubt
on the lore that they ~never lost a bomber to enemy
fighters.
What would YOU do? Keep quiet to preserve a
legendary story, or go public with the truth knowing
that your personal reputation will likely be assailed,
and knowing that some people might use the
information to undermine the reputation of the
Tuskegee Airman?
ht t p: / / apnews. exci t e. com/ art i cl e/ 20061211/
D8LUROB80.html
Consider the Core Values we share with the USAF:
Excellence, Integrity, Respect...And now your
decision becomes a bit easier.
SPACE ADVENTURE 2007-13-15 1ULY
The Iirst 250 Cadets will be accepted
$63 registration (Nine meals $7.00 each)
Needed: Form 31 Ior Cadets, Form 17 Ior Adults
Male and Iemale Senior OIIicers to assist.
Contact: Lt Col Darrell Golliher, dgolliheralltel.net
Deepest condolences are extended to the families and friends
of Chaplain Capt Vernon Gillenwater and LtCol Michael Lorenz.
Wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to the Collins family from Rome.
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The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will
undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air Patrol. It is my pleasure to
share this information with the Squadrons that I oversee.
Major Orlando La Rosa, USAF Liaison to CAP
NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL NLVS IROM OIT OI THL BLIL
Dining out
November 2, 2006,Kit Up!
Submitted by Eric Daniel

The German military oI WWII was Iamous Ior a number oI
technological inventions, which, at the time, were the benchmarks oI
their time. The MG42 (which is still used by the German army today
as the re-chambered MG3) machine gun, the 8.8cm FlaK 18
(commonly known simply as THE "88"), the PzKpIw Mk. VI (the
Tiger I tank) are just a Iew.
One oI the devices Ior which they are, unIortunately, less well
known is their excellent mess kit. The German mess kit is a 3-piece
design that incorporates a large boiling pot, a small Irying pan, and a
small bowl. All three pieces nest to Iorm a compact kit with ample
space within the kit to store condiments such as salt and pepper
shakers, hot sauce, as well as matches, Iire starter, and dish soap.

While the army has phased out its 3 piece aluminum kits years ago, I
still use the German kit simply because oI its versatility. The pot and
Irying pan seal to Iorm a container capable oI transporting prepared
Iood, which means that your meal gets delivered to you still hot and
dirt Iree as opposed to cold and Iull oI dust, which is how most
meals are delivered in a tactical environment. Furthermore, the pot,
now that the steel pot is no longer available, is an excellent source oI
boiling water Ior the entire squad (rather than have everyone boil
their own canteen cup Iull.)


Update on the Airman Battle UniIorm
(Extracted Irom AFNS)


The Airman Battle UniIorm is on track Ior distribution this spring to Airmen
deploying as part oI Air Expeditionary Forces 7 and 8. Most Airmen will get two
ABU sets and two Desert Combat UniIorm sets Ior their deployment. By October
2007, the Air Force will begin issuing the ABU to Airmen in basic military
training, and in June 2008, the uniIorm will be available Ior purchase by the rest oI
the Air Force in Army Air Force Exchange Service outlets. The cost Ior the
uniIorm, pants and coat, runs about $81. Additional items will also need to be
purchased. The green boots are priced at $100. The expected mandatory wear date
Ior the new ABU is October 2011.
Happy Birthday, National Guard!
The National Guard turned 370 years old on Dec.
13, and the National Guard Bureau is celebrating
with a Website dedicated to the organization and
its history. The website chronicles the Guard's
history, starting in 1636 when the General Court of
the Massachusetts Bay Colony ordered existing
militia companies from the towns surrounding
Boston to form into three regiments. The need for
a colonial militia was ratified in the Constitution,
and since then, Congress has enacted several
militia and defense acts to strengthen the National
Guard. The Website also gives details on some
state-sponsored events commemorating the 370th
birthday.
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In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain,
primarily over freedom of th e seas. We were in the right.
For two years, we held off the British, even though we were
still a rather weak country. At that time, Great Britain was
in a life-and-death struggle with Napoleon. In fact, just as
the United States declared war, Napoleon marched off to
invade Russia. If he won, as everyone expected, he would
control Europe, and Great Britain would be isolated. It
was no time for her to be involved in an American war.
At first, our seamen proved better than the British. After
we won a battle on Lake Erie in 1813, the American
commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, sent the message, "We
have met the enemy and they are ours." However, the
weight of the British navy beat down our ships eventually.
New England, hard-hit by a tightening blockade,
threatened secession. Meanwhile, Napoleon was beaten in
Russia, and in 1814 was forced to abdicate. Great Britain
now turned its attention to the United States, launching a
three-pronged attack.
The northern prong was to come down Lake Champlain
toward New York and seize parts of New England.
Th e southern prong was to go up the Mississippi, take New
Orleans and paralyze the west. The central prong was to
head for the mid-Atlantic states and then attack Baltimore,
the greatest port south of New York.
If Baltimore was taken, the nation, which still hugged the
Atlantic coast, could be split in two. The fate of the United
States rested to a large extent on the success or failure of
the central prong.
The British reached the American coast, and on August 24,
1814, took Washington, D.C. Then, they moved up the
Chesapeake Bay toward Baltimore. On September 12, they
arrived and found 1,000 men in Fort McHenry, whose guns
controlled the harbor. If the British wished to take
Baltimore, they would have to take the f ort.
On one of the British ships was an aged physician, William
Beanes, who had been arrested in Maryland and brought
along as a prisoner. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and friend
of the physician, had come to the ship to negotiate his
release. The British captain was willing, but the two
Americans would have to wait. It was now the night of
September 13, and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was
about to start.
As twilight deepened, Key and Beanes saw the
American flag flying over Fort McHenry.
Through the night, they heard bombs burst-
ing and saw the red glare of rockets. They
knew the fort was resisting and the American
flag was still flying. Toward morning, the
bombardment ceased, and a dread silence fell.
Either Fort McHenry had surrendered and
the British flag flew above it, or the
bombardment had failed and the American
flag still flew.
As dawn began to brighten the eastern sky,
Key and Beanes stared out at the fort, trying
to see which flag flew over it. Key and the
physician must have asked each other over
and over, "Can you see the flag?"
After it was all finished, Key wrote a four
stanza poem telling the events of the night. It
was called "The Defense of Fort McHenry,"
and was published in newspapers which
swept the nation.
Someone noted that the words fit an old
English tune called, "To Anacreon in
Heaven," a difficult melody with an
uncomfortably large vocal range. For
obvious reasons, Key's work became known
as "The Star Spangled Banner," and in 1931
Congress declared it the official anthem of the
United States.
This interesting story about the National Anthem was forwarded to Major LaRosa by one of his Squadrons.
It is definitely a fascinating story, and if anyone has more information about this, please let us know.
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Aow that you know the story, here are the
words. Presumably, the old doctor is speaking.
1his is what he asks Key:
Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last
gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright
stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so
gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting
in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag
was still there. Oh! say, does that
s t ar - s pangl e d banner yet wave ,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the
brave?
"Ramparts," in case you don't know, are the
protective walls or other elevations that
surround a fort. 1he first stanza asks a question.
1he second gives an answer.
On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mist of the
deep Where the foe's haughty host in dread
silence reposes, What is that which the breeze,
o'er the towering steep. As it fitfully blows,
half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first
beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the
stream. 'Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh!
long may it wave O'er the land of the free and
the home of the brave!
"1he towering steep" is again, the ramparts.
1he bombardment has failed, and the British
can do nothing more but sail away, their mission
a failure.
In the third stanza, I feel Key allows himself to
gloat over the American triumph. In the
aftermath of the bombardment, Key probably
was in no mood to act otherwise?

During World War I, when the British were our staunchest
allies, this third stanza was not sung.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footstep's
pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave
from the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave,
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
1he fourth stanza, a pious hope for the future, should be
sung more slowly than the other three and with even deeper
feeling.
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation,
Blest with victory and peace, may the Heaven - rescued
land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a
nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause is just,
And this be our motto --"In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Hopefully you will at the national anthem with new eyes,
and listen to it, the next time you have a chance, with new
ears. Pay attention to the words. Don't let them ever take it
away ... not even one word of it!
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Thursday
1800-2100

TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: BDUs) 1800 - 18:55 MonIhly MeeIing
CadeI Command SIall
& ElemenI Leaders
1LI Mor,2LI Maney
C,Command SIall

19:00 - 19:15

Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
CapI. Colson
Alpha llighI

19:20 - 20:20

AE LI Col |ansson

20:25 - 20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )

C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

20:30-20:45

Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55 Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
4 1AN 2007
11 1AN 2007
Sunday, 7 1anuary 1300-1500 Senior Officers Meeting
Thursday
1900-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: BDUs) 1900-19:20 Squadron lormaIion
CapI. Colson

SaleIy Brieling
LI |ohnson, C,SSgI Colson
(quarIerly) 19:15 - 19:30 +? (DDR PresenIaIion) (2LI lreese)



19:20 - 20:30 Leadership
Overview of present
Leadership Knowledge
Drill,Color Guard
2LI. Maney

19:20 - 20:55 TesIing 1LI Shellield,CapI Blake



20:30 -20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )
C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55

Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
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Thursday
1830-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: CLASS A) 18:30 - 18:55 Color Guard 1
sI
SgI Roberson

19:00-19:20 Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
(PromoIions)
CapI. Colson
Charlie llighI


19:25 - 20:25 Moral Leadership
Clearing the Record
Learn how to respond
appropriately to those who
have hurt you/maintain
healthy relationships
1LI Mor

20:30 - 20:55 CADET TlME
(Leadership,ES )

C,Command SIall
(2LI Maney,CapI Collins)

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55 Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
Thursday
1830-2100
TlME ACTlVlTY LEADER(S)
(ATTlRE: PT GEAR) 18:30 - 18:55 Drill Team 1
sI
SgI Roberson

19:00-19:15 Squadron lormaIion
(CurrenI EvenIs)
CapI. Colson
Bravo llighI

19:20 - 20:30 PT LIs louIs & Maney
CapI.Collins

20:15 -20:55 CadeI Review Board

20:30 - 20:55

CADET TlME
Grounds & Building
Clean-up & MainIenance
C,Command SIall

20:30-20:45 Radio NeI Maj Walker

20:55

Closing lormaIion
CapI. Colson
25 1AN 2007
18 1AN 2007
Friday, Saturday, Sunday HAYDENFREEZE
1921 JANUARY
Saturday, 27 1ANUARY Trip to Huntsville Space and Rocket Center
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FEBRUARY: Sunday, 4 FEB-1300-1500 Sr Officers Meeting
Friday-Sunday, 9-11 FEB Frostbite

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May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts.
May the pockets oI your jeans become a magnet oI $200 bills.
May love stick to your Iace like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips!
May your clothes smell oI success like smoking tires and may
happiness slap you across the Iace.
May your tears be that oI joy.
May the problems you had Iorget your home address!
In simple words.....May 2007 be the best year oI your liIe!

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PROJLCTIONS IOR 2007