The Eagle Eye

Beverly Composite Squadron Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol July 2009 Volume 3, Number 7

Promotions & Awards

Cadet of the Month
Cadet Technical Sergeant Stilian was selected as the Cadet of the Month for July 2009 based on the accumulated points by the first meeting night.

June Promotions
Nine cadet promotins, a cadet award, and a senior promotion all in one month. June was a busy month, so read on to see who earned what, and well done all of you.

C/CMSGT Posillico to C/2nd LT

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt) Philip Posillico completed the requirements for the Billy Mitchell Award and was promoted to Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2Lt).

Cadet Technical Sergeant Stilian

This is Cadet Tech Sergeant Stilians first Cadet of the Month award, but it is suspected that it will not be his last. Cadet Technical Sergeant Christopher Stilian joined the Civil Air Patrol in June of 2008. C/TSgt Stilian is a senior at North Shore Tech and when not busy with school work or CAP he enjoys a robust round of paintball. His favorite class is machine shop. Sergeant Stilian also attended the CAP Summer Encampment at Fort Devens this past August.
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Cadet Second Lieutenant Phillip Posillico

C/2d Lt. Philip Posillico is a graduate of Hamilton Wenham Regional High School in Hamilton Massachusetts. Cadet Second Lieutenant Posillico has held the staff positions of Cadet Administrative officer
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Staff
Commanders Corner
By Tom Lyons, Major CAP

DCC
William Frisbee, 1st Lt CAP
Assistant Deputy Commander for Cadets

Squadron Commander

With summer upon us now, we need to look ahead and plan accordingly. There are many cadet activities, MAWG and squadron events we need to attend. I want you to keep safety at the forefront of all our activities this year. Every member of CAP is a safety officer, if it isnt safe, dont do it. We have officially kicked off the WWII Hangar Dance 2009. Again, this year we need everyone to help out. Please ask now what you can do. Committees are starting to form for decorations, raffle prizes, set-up, clean up etc. We have had some good ideas come in already, and we are always looking for more. Please get your training requirements completed for ES and activities. ORM and OPSEC and all the ICS's (100,700) are required for many of the things we do. Folks who are air qualified need the ground handling video completion.

2009 Summer Encampment

I know Major Carter usually writes a piece here, but Im filling in for the Major as he is a bit busy at the moment. Today I want to discuss the upcoming 2009 Summer Encampment. For the parents and non-CAP members reading this newsletter, Summer Encampment is a weeklong training session that usually takes place on a US military base. This year that base is the
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DCS Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP

Deputy Commander of Seniors

Guess what folks? Its Hanger Dance time again. Yes if you have not heard the second annual WWII Era Hangar Dance will be on Saturday night September 19th at Beverly Airport.

Please pay attention to upcoming notices from the Dance Staff in the next few weeks. We are in need of volunteers both Members, parents of Cadets and friends of the Squadron. If you are interested in Please go on e-services and take the helping with our largest fundraiser of the Equal Opportunity exam as well. This is an year please contact myself at dparsons@hamiltonfd.com or any of the Commander Page 46 DCS Command staff. Tickets for this event Page _ The Eagle Eye should be ready by the time this 2 newsletter hits the presses. We will be forming commitees to help with

Emergency Services
From the Desk of
Daniel Parsons, 1st Lieutenant CAP

ES Training
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP

Emergency Services Officer

Emergency Services Training Officer

As we continue with our ES training in GTM-3 you will need to start preparing you 24hr and 72hr packs. Here is some information to help you with that task. REMEMBER you probably have most of this equipment lying around the house. You DONT need to go out and buy everything on this list!!!!!

New ES Program

The new training program seems to be moving along smoothly after two weeks. The first class on heat and cold weather injuries and Hygiene in the field was well attended. For the second class we covered compass work and phone alert. Then the class went out in the field and used both types of compasses and took a bearing and walked a bearing to find targets.
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INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
Your individual equipment is designed to keep you functional in the field and to help you do your job. This gear list was derived from the gear lists suggested by several CAP wings and other organizations including the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR), and modified to meet CAP needs.

Comm Corner
David Cuscuna, 1st Lt CAP

Communications Officer

1. Equipment is divided into two parts -- the

24-hour pack for short activities (typical field gear) and the 72 hour pack for longer duration activities (typically called base gear).

Communications Update
Welcome to July Comm. Corner, This month we have some news to report. Two weeks ago this Saturday the first of many repeaters set up for the new CAP frequencies was installed at the Danvers Sheraton Hotel. This is the Eastern Massachusetts block repeater. Soon we will have new CAP repeaters statewide installed. Our Local activities will remain operating as before
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a. The 24 hour pack is what you carry

while searching. As its name infers, in case of an emergency, this equipment will help you survive in the wilderness for 24 hours. In addition, your 24 hour pack is part of your uniform -- when the public sees you on a mission, they will probably see you wearing your
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Aerospace
Aerospace Education
Gordon Cunningham, 2d Lt, CAP
Aerospace Education Officer

Aerospace Current Event

Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer

MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATION FOR PILOTS' Not just a game anymore!!

Hey all you pilots out there that wish they had the time to fly and log hours but dont have the time to spend or in todays economy, the money? Of course nothing beats the real thing but when in doubt, Microsoft Flight Simulator X for Pilots. A cheep solution to bone up on your knowledge, stay familiar with procedures, and as a learning aid can also give you a different perspective on the steps you need to review in order to make that future flight happen or just stay up on the curve. As I read in a past issue of AOPA Flight training July 2008 edition Vol. 8 issue 29 Microsoft Flight Simulator is a great program but how much utility does it offer you in comparison to real flying? Authors Jeff Van West and Kevin LaneCummings have taken on that challenge answering that question in their new book, Microsoft Flight Simulator X for

PiperJet Set for Oshkosh

The new PiperJet has logged over 180 flight hours and is all set to fly to Oshkosh later this month for it's first appearance at EAA'a annual AirVenture. The six place single engine jet is scheduled to begin deliveries in 2011 on the current 204 current orders. The aircraft is priced at $2.2 million in 2006 dollars.

PiperJet in flight. Photo credit: Piper Aircraft

Pilots: Real World Training, 1997 from

Wiley publishing. The book covers some 750

pages taking you through everything from private pilot, sport pilot, including more advanced ratings such as
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The new PiperJet is powered by a single Williams FJ44-3AP turbofan expected to reach a 360 knot airspeed. The new venture for veteran aircraft manufacturer features a Garmin digital flight deck. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic
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Safety
Safety
By William Frank, 1st Lt CAP

do in an emergency. The Red Cross offers these safety steps you can take to help ensure a fun-filled, safe time while youre swimming:

Safety Officer

Summer and swimming go hand in hand Water Safety

For this months column I wanted to highlight water safety. When the weather warms (hopefully!), many of us will be headed to a pool or the beach. Please take note of the following water safety tips from the Red Cross. Have a good month and stay safe. 1Lt Bill Frank, Beverly Squadron Safety Officer Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a childs life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. Maintain constant supervision. Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim well. Enroll in age-appropriate Red Cross water orientation and learn-toswim courses. If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time. Avoid distractions when supervising children around water. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.
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WASHINGTON, Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Now that the warm weather has arrived, there's nothing like swimming to help cool you off on a hot summer day. The American Red Cross urges everyone to make water safety a priority over the holiday weekend, whether you are taking a dip in the pool, or spending the day at the beach: With so many families planning to visit beaches and pools, its important for parents to make water safety a priority, says Scott Conner, Senior Vice President for Preparedness and Health and Safety Services for the Red Cross. Learn how to swim and take water safety, first aid and CPR/AED training so youll know what to

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IG
Wing IG
By Ray Fallon, Major CAP

Mass Wing Inspector General

The importance of professional development in the Civil Air Patrol.

You may be asking, Why is the Inspector General writing a column on the subject of Professional Development? This is because a well educated and informed Civil Air Patrol member produces higher quality completed staff work, is more apt to be mission ready, and also reduces the chance that the member will be involved in a complaint investigation. These are all within the basic mission of the inspector general program. During subordinate unit inspections we remind unit staff that the Civil Air Patrol is also professional development organization for the senior membership. We do this because although the cadet members are in a well structured leadership education program, sometimes senior member training is left out of the equation and performance is less effective than it could be. The CAP professional development program is intended as the counterpart leadership education program for senior membership. The purpose of the CAP Senior Member Professional Development Program (CAPR 50-17) as stated in the regulation

is that To accomplish its mission, CAP requires an informed, active senior membership trained in leadership, management, and functional tasks. The CAP Senior Member Professional Development Program prepares members to serve their units, their communities, and their nation. Advancing through the five levels of this program prepares members to meet this stated purpose. The structured trainings, such as the Squadron Leadership School (SLS) and the Corporate Learning Course (CLC) prepare senior members for increasing levels of responsibility and effectiveness within their unit and the greater organization. I believe that we are all training to become unit commanders, although we may never actually be assigned to the position. By striving for the highest levels of training, knowledge, and effectiveness you will be in a position to assist your commander in ensuring that your unit is at peak effectiveness and is mission ready. The added benefit is that the experience and content contained learned in these trainings will also be effective in other areas of your life. But in the meantime it will certainly help you in your next subordinate unit inspection and the overall effectiveness of you and your unit. Take advantage of this valuable program.

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Beverly Airport
From The Airport Manager
By Robert Mezzetti

the only flight school on the airport offering private pilot, multi-engine, commercial, and instrument pilot ratings). 3. Business (typified by corporations who either own or lease their own aircraft). 4. Commercial (whose activities include charters, tours, aerial photography, aerial advertising, power line inspections, traffic reporting, and fish spotting. 5. Military (comprised mostly of U.S. Coast Guard and C.A.P. operations). In 1998, the Airport conducted 86,434 landings and takeoff's. In 2008, the Airport conducted 68,896 landings and takeoff's, a 20% reduction over ten years. The reduction mirrors a nationwide trend in that general aviation is getting more expensive due to higher costs of aircraft, fuel, and insurance. The Airport operates as an enterprise fund which means it is self sustaining as much as possible by revenues that are generated at the Airport. Beverly Airport's self-sustaining capability is being tested however, as some revenue
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Beverly Airport Manager

A Portait of Beverly Muncipal Airport (Part 1 of 2)

For this and next month's newsletter I thought I'd provide a portrait of the the Beverly Municipal Airport. Beverly Municipal Airport is eighty-one years old. It was built in 1928 through the efforts of the Beverly Aero Club and the Beverly Chamber of Commerce. Shortly thereafter, the City of Beverly assumed ownership. During World War II the U.S. Navy operated the airport under a jointuse agreement. And, in 1950, the airport was formerly returned to the City of Beverly. The Airport is one of approximately fortythree airports within Massachusetts. The Airport is classified as a general aviation/reliever airport. This means it can accommodate all small aircraft and larger corporate type aircraft. It's designation as reliever means it's available to relieve Logan International Airport of small general aviation type aircraft during Logan's peak traffic times. Traffic at Beverly Airport can be grouped into five categories: 1. Recreational 2. Instructional (Beverly Flight Center is

Airport Information
http://www.beverlyairport.com/index.php Phone: 978-921-6072 Fax: 978-921-6071

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Health Services
An Itchy Situation
By James McIntosh

can spread Not true. But your wounds can become infected and you may make the scarring worse. In very extreme cases, excessive fluid may need to be withdrawn by a doctor.
I've been in poison ivy many times and never broken out. I'm immune.

Asst. Health Services Officer

Myth Vs. Fact

Poison Ivy rash is contagious.

Rubbing the rashes won't spread poison ivy to other parts of your body (or to another person). You spread the rash only if urushiol oil -- the sticky, resin like substance that causes the rash -- has been left on your hands.
You can catch poison ivy simply by being near the plants

Not necessarily true. Upwards of 90% of people are allergic to urushiol oil, it's a matter of time and exposure. The more times you are exposed to urushiol, the more likely it is that you will break out with an allergic rash. For the first time sufferer, it generally takes longer for the rash to show up generally in 7 to 10 days.

Signs of an Emergency
About 15 percent of the 120 million Americans who are allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac are so highly sensitive that they break out in a rash and begin to swell in 4 to 12 hours instead of the normal 24 to 48. Their eyes may swell shut and blisters may erupt on their skin. This is one of the few true emergencies in dermatology says William L. Epstein, MD. Get to a hospital as soon as possible. A shot of corticosteroids will bring the swelling down.

Direct contact is needed to release urusiol oil. Stay away from forest fires, direct burning, or anything else that can cause the oil to become airborne such as a lawnmower, trimmer, etc.
Leaves of three, let them be

Poison sumac has 7 to 13 leaves on a branch, although poison ivy and oak have 3 leaves per cluster.
Do not worry about dead plants

Prevention
We can prevent contact with poisonous plants by taking these steps: Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves.
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Urushiol oil stays active on any surface, including dead plants, for up to 5 years. Breaking the blisters releases urushiol oil that

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Hanger Dance

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Ribbons
By Bobby Thomas, LtCol., CAP

PDO Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP

Texas Wing

Professional Development Officer

The American Chevron

The American chevron is not a new idea. For thousands of years the military, ecclesiastical and civil authorities have used some outward symbol to identify rank and function in society. In the U.S. military, noncommissioned officer rank insignia evolved from a mishmash of epaulets, sashes, cockades and stripes to today's limited set of stylized and standardized chevrons. Prior to 1872, documentation standards were almost nonexistent. A general order from the War Department dated March 27, 1821, documented the first firm reference to U.S. soldiers wearing chevrons. Today, the chevron represents a pay grade, not a specific trade. Originally, officers also wore chevrons, but this practice began to phase out in 1829. Despite this 10-year use of chevrons by officers, most people think only of enlisted grades when chevrons are mentioned.

SERGEANT CARNEY'S FLAG

The True Story of the First Black MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

Fort Wagner, South Carolina July 18, 1863 Perhaps you've seen the movie "Glory"--an epic based on the true exploits of black soldiers during the Civil War. One of the most gripping portions is the assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. Just two weeks after General Grant's victory at Vicksburg a large Union force gathered outside the walled Confederate fort on the beach at Fort Wagner, an obstacle considered essential to Grant's plan to capture Charleston. From the bay six ironclad Union ships began the bombardment. Lying on the sandy beach within 1000 yards of the fort were members of the Union infantry including the 600 men of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry. Behind them was the 6th Connecticut, but on this day it would be the black soldiers of the 54th who would lead the assault.
The Civil War was almost two years old when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. With that historic step, for the

Early Cheverons

The direction a chevron points alternated through the years. Originally, they pointed down, and on some uniforms, covered almost the entire width of the arm. In 1847, the point reversed to an "up" position, which lasted until 1851.

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PAO
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP

Reports Due
James M. McIntosh, Major CAP Administration Officer

Public Affair Officer

New Director of Public Affairs

Lieutenant Colonel Keith Colonel Raymond has transferred from the New England Region Headquarters to the Massachusetts Wing. He has been assigned to be our new wing Director of Public Affairs and all of the squadron PAOs cheered. It has been almost two years since the post became vacant While we still report to and are solely responsible to the Squadron Commander, the Wing Director is a resource we PAOs can tap directly. There are also quarterly reports that may be required to be filled out and sent in to the wing level. This doesnt affect most of you except it makes me very happy and by extension should help me improve my performance as a squadron PAO. Welcome aboard Sir, glad to have you aboard.

The following reports are due at MAWG HQ NLT 10 August 2009 Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE) MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM) CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO) MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT) The following reports are due at MAWG HQ NLT 10 September 2009 Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE) MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM) CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO) MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT) A reminder that any report that is to be submitted to Wing HQ, especially by the Responsible Department and IS NOT mailed through the Squadron Admin Office, a copy must be submitted to Administration for our records.

Hanger Dance
Soon we will need to start the publicity activities for the hanger dance. There will be posters to put up in shops and on bulletin boards. Ill write some press releases, and some CCTV notices. There will be some efforts to make sure everyone in the North Shore area get the word on the date and time. Blast emails will go out to keep you posted on any special word that needs to be done in this area.

Another record Issue

There are still two articles outstanding
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Parades
By Steven Pelletier, 1st LT CAP

Steven Davidson
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP

Asst Finance Officer

Public Affair Officer

Fifth of July

The Journey Begins

It was actually a while ago that the journey began. A boy began to seriously think that his destiny lay in becoming a cadet at the United States Military Academy. A little over a year ago I became involved in his quest by emailing back and forth his mom and answering her questions on West Point and the application process. I followed his progress as he sought a nomination to the academy and then his appointment which finally did arrive, an appointment to the class of 2013. As I write this C/CMSgt Davidson is at West Point into his second week of cadet Beast Barracks training. He is not the first or even the second cadet from the Beverly Composite Squadron to go to the US Military Academy at West Point, but he is the latest. We all should be proud of Steven, for he has accomplished a difficult task. The figures for the class of 2013 are not in yet, but for the class of 2012; 10,131 people opened admissions files, 3,479 received nominations, 1851 were qualified medically, physically, and academically. Only 1,305 accepted an appointment. A select group indeed, and the numbers should be roughly the same for the class of 2013. I sent out an email several days ago to the Beverly Squadron Members and families asking you to take a moment to send him a quick note, card, newspaper clipping, or letter of encouragement. Mail
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Celebrating the Fourth of July is always and awesome experience. This year we had the privilege of participating in the presentation of colors for Hamilton and Danvers Firework displays.

Color Guard at Danvers. L-R C/2Lt Phil Posillico; Rifle Bearer C/A1C Chad Soper; Color Guard Commander: C/TSgt Chris Stilian; Squadron Colors Bearer: C/MSgt Chris Gotts; Rifle Bearer C/A1C Zach Hovan; C/SSgt Kent Parsons. Photo Major Greg Carter, CAP

Hamilton was attended by 6 cadets and 5 Senior Members. The preparation for the festivities began at 11:30 AM at the Beverly Airport with a quick Van ride to the Patton Park in Hamilton. There was a delay with the presentation of the colors and our cadets presented the colors at 4:00 PM. They did a fantastic job and made the squadron proud. There was a quick shuttle back to the Beverly Airport and a quick check of equipment and back on the road. One of the Senior Members
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MoH
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP

Testing
Guy Simmons, LTC, CAP
Testing Officer

Public Affair Officer

A Janitors Ten Lessons in Leadership

Exam Success Rolls On!

The Squadron's success in cadet examinations continues to be very strong. Congratulations to the following twelve cadets on their progress in aerospace and leadership exams in June: Christopher Gotts Christopher Stilian Rachel Wilkins Carolyn Ebersole Jennifer Machado Adrianna Garbenis Daniel Sloss Philip Posillico Anthony Scicchitano Daniel Pelletier Alexander Ortins Jordan Kimkaran Guy Simmons, LTC, CAP, Testing Officer

By Col. James Moschgat, 12th Operations Group Commander

Henry Livingston of the North Shore Aero Club Forwarded this to me. As Civil Air Patrol Teaches leadership to cadets and seniors alike, I thought it was appropriate to share this with you all, especially as we have just celebrated the 4th of July.

William Bill Crawford certainly was an unimpressive figure, one you could easily overlook during a hectic day at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Mr. Crawford, as most of us referred to him back in the late 1970s, was our squadron janitor. While we cadets busied ourselves preparing for academic exams, athletic events, Saturday morning parades and room inspections, or never-ending leadership classes, Bill quietly moved about the squadron mopping and buffing
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IT
William Frisbe, 1st Lt, CAP
Information Technology Officer

So whats a Netbook?
You probably have started seeing those tiny laptops everyplace, from TV commercials to the mall and every place between the two. So just what are these tiny laptops? Netbooks! And just what are netbooks? Honestly all they are is small laptops. Usually the screen size is less than 12; they are usually very small and weigh less than 3 pounds. One of the more noticeable features of the netbook is its lower price, typically under $400. Netbooks really started becoming popular in 2007; however several ultra small laptops had been available in the past, as far back as the Psion netBook which was originally released in 1999. However these early netbooks were called subnotebooks at the time due to Psion owning the name netBook. Then in 2007 Asus released what is considered the first true netbook, the EEE PC.

Following the success of the EEE in the market, several other manufacturers including Dell, HP, MSI and others quickly started development of their own netbooks and found success. By the end of 2008 the sale of netbooks was very brisk and actually started to steal some of the actual notebook market. In 2008 alone almost 11.5 million netbooks were sold, a nearly 30x increase from netbook sales in 2007. In 2009, thus far almost 18 million netbooks have been sold out of an expected 35 million by the end of the year. There are a wide range of CPUs that power the netbooks including ARM CPUs, PowerPC CPUs and the more powerful Intel ATOM CPUs. The ATOM CPUs are fully compatible with standard CPUs in most computers allowing most applications to run under an installation of Windows XP and soon Windows 7 without issue (Windows Vista is typically not seen on netbooks due to its hardware requirements). Other processors require versions of Linux, as they do not support Windows. So what are netbooks good for? A small system to take anyplace. They typically weigh half what a normal notebook system does, and they typically have a 510 hour battery life, which in many instances is up to 2x the battery life of a laptop. Several netbooks have been seen used by various law enforcement agencies as well as utility companies due to their small size and ease of transport. However, due to the slower CPU (needed to keep the system cool, and a long battery life), limited RAM and smaller hard drives typically used by the netbooks, the netbook is seldom a replacement for a full sized computer or laptop. Is a netbook right for you? Only you know that! However if you are looking for a small, inexpensive way to check email,
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The original EEE PC, courtesy ASUStek.

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NER Cadet Academy

NER Cadet Leadership Academy: Adjutant (officer) Seminar Advisors (cadet and/or officer) Cadet Commander NER Cadet NCO Academy Seminar Advisors (cadet and/or officer) Cadet Commander NER Honor Guard Academy: TBD NER Basic Encampment: Standard Encampment Personnel needed Please forward all staff applications (no later than 30 April) to: Colonel Craig Treadwell, CAP Northeast Region Deputy Chief of Staff Cadet Programs 6 Sara Lane Portland ME 04103-3623 E-mail: ctread@maine.rr.com Future updates will be posted to the NER Webpage. Ask someone who attended last year it was a great time!

The Academy will take place 19-30 July 2009 at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The NER Cadet Academy will consist of the following activities: Encampment NER Cadet Leadership School NER Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer School Honor Guard Academy At this time applications for both CAP Officer and Cadet staff positions are being accepted. Currently, we are looking for the executive command staffs to run each of these activities! The flyer below (also attached) advertises the Academy and gives the specific information. Please share this with all members who may be interested! All members, cadets and officers, interested in serving on the staff of any of these schools, or for the overall academy, are invited to apply on CAPF 31 with a cover letter describing what position they are looking for and what qualifications they bring to the position. Applications are due no later than 30 April. The following positions will be needed: NER Cadet Academy: Admin/personnel Logistics/Supply/Transportation Communications Chaplain Finance Medical Safety

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Service Members
Cadet Kelly Buck P.O. Box 0736 United States Military Academy West Point, NY 10997-0736

WEB PLACES
OFFICIAL BEVERLY SQUADRON SITE http://bvycap.homesite.net/ CADET WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NER-MA-019

Student - Yearling
New Cadet Steven Davidson P.O. Box 0181, Company H-1 United States Military Academy Cadet Basic Training West Point, NY 10997-0818

SENIOR WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BVYCOMP/ OFFICIAL CAP WEB SITES

http://www.mawg.cap.gov/ http://www.ner.cap.gov/ http://www.cap.gov/ https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx

Student New Cadet

LCpl. Rasmussen, Luke L. VMGR-152/CC Unit 37220 FPO, AP 96603

Crew Chief on KC130J's

Deadlines
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C/ TSgt Christopher Stilian has earned the Unit Citation, Rickenbacker Award Wright Brothers Award, Mary Feik Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, General J. F. Curry Achievement ribbons, and the Encampment Ribbon.

For the August Eagle Eye

Columns 2 August 2009
DCS, DCC, Safety Officer, Professional Development Officer, Health Services Officer, AEO, ESO, FO, Cadets and of course from the Squadron Commander.

News stories 9 August 2009 Promotions, Missions and other late breaking material.

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Cadet Staff Sergeant Christopher Dullea

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For GTM3 training ,covered so far; O0003, O-0004, O-0102, O-0103, O-0201, P-0102. Lets keep up the momentum, if you miss a class like I did last week, dont give up, do some self study and see if you can get some one on one time with one of the instructors to get caught up. We need you to complete your certification so you can not only be mission ready, but help train the next wave of GT trainees.
July 8

and we are pretty close to fifty pages for this month. The bad news is that this is getting to be almost unmanageable, but I couldnt find one thing to cut out. I do hope you all find the information presented here entertaining at the very least. We need a round of applause for our senior members who always go the extra mile and make the Eagle Eye what it is today. If you are a diligent and careful reader you will notice that we have a few very capable fill in authors this month due to family and work burdens on regular contributors. This speaks well of our staff that with little or no warning a finely crafted article can be produced when needed by a panicked newsletter editor.

O-0101 IDENTIFY NATURAL HAZARDS 20 O-0601 CONDUCT ACTIONS IF LOST 20 O-0902 EXERCISE UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS 20
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O-0001 PREPARE INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT 45 O-0002 CONDUCT INDIVIDUAL REFIT 15

Another Bev Cadet at West Point

Ive written a standalone piece on Cadet Steven Davidson and the beginning of his West Point experience. This is an awesome time for Steven, I hope you will all take a moment to send him a card or letter, and this fall, after I give you the word, a care package of cookies, brownies, or other treats. Never fear, you cant send too much, he has lots of friends eager to help him out with cookie overload problems. Just hold the packages until after academics start in the fall. There is a special prize to the squadron member who can correctly identify how many pictures there are of Steven Davidson in this issue of the Eagle Eye

New Air Crew Requirements

By now you should all be aware of the new ORM and aircraft handling training requirements. If you are a pilot or aircrew and have no clue as to what I am talking about, all pilots and air crew need to complete the Aircraft Ground Handling video training, as well as the ORM on-line classes. While your on-line records at national will be updated automatically, you should save copies of your certificates. Forward paper copies to Major McIntosh for your local records, and forward an electronic copy to lieutenant Colonel Camuso, and Major Jacobs.

Aircrew Status
I was just looking over the ES Currency report and I noticed that we have two CAP pilots but only one Mission pilot. One of the many reasons Im not a pilot is I cant afford it, I wish I could, but circumstances dictate otherwise. For those of you who can, I would encourage you to continue your progress toward your CAPF 5, and I thank you for your efforts. The Eagle Eye 17

Health Page 8

Wash exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent.

are used. For respirators to be effective there must be a tight seal between the users face and the respirator.

Barrier skin creams, such as a lotion containing bentoquatum, may offer some protection before contact. o Barrier creams should be washed off and reapplied twice a day.

First Aid
Those who have come in contact with poisonous plants should: Immediately rinse skin with rubbing alcohol, specialized poison plant washes, degreasing soap (such as dishwashing soap) or detergent, and lots of water. o Rinse frequently so that wash solutions do not dry on the skin and further spread the urushiol

After use, clean tools with rubbing alcohol (Isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol) or soap and lots of water. Urushiol can remain active on the surface of objects for up to 5 years. o Wear disposable gloves during this process.

Do not burn plants that may be poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. o Inhaling smoke from burning plants can cause severe allergic respiratory problems.

Scrub under nails with a brush Apply wet compresses, calamine lotion, or hydrocortisone cream to the skin to reduce itching and blistering o Follow the directions on any creams and lotions. Do not apply to broken skin, such as open blisters. Oatmeal baths may relieve itching

We should prevent others from being exposed to burning poisonous plants whenever possible. However, when exposure to burning poisonous plants is unavoidable, employers should provide workers with: A NIOSH-certified half-face piece particulate respirator rated R95, P 95, or better. This recommendation does NOT apply to wild land firefighters. Firefighters may require a higher level of respiratory protection to protect against possible exposure to combustion products. These respirators should protect against exposure to burning poisonous plants, but will not protect against all possible combustion products in smoke, such as carbon monoxide. Respirators must be worn correctly and consistently throughout the time they

An antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can be taken to help relieve itching. o o o Follow directions on the package Drowsiness may occur If children come in contact with work clothing contaminated with urushiol, a pediatrician should be contacted to determine appropriate dosage

In severe cases or if the rash is on the face or genitals, seek professional medical attention
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and 3 cadets arrived in Danvers at 3:00 to be the advance party and keep an eye on things until the rest were relieved from Hamilton and could join them for the presentation of colors in Danvers at 6:40 PM. We also had the daunting task of helping to keep the trash in order. Mission accomplished trash was kept at bay throughout the night.

for our Honor guard to present the colors. 2 additional cadets were present to help raise the flag while the National Anthem was sung. What a great opportunity. Also one of our senior members was honored as a veteran along with 50 other individuals that were present at the Danvers Fireworks.

Squadron at Danvers Fireworks L-R Major James McIntosh, CAP; First Lieutenant Daniel Parsons, 1St Lieutenant Steven Pelletier, C/Ssgt Michael Pelletier, C/TSsgt Ian Johnston, C/Amn Daniel Pelletier Photo Major Greg Carter, CAP

Color Guard at Danvers. L-R Rifle Bearer C/A1C Chad Soper; Color Guard Commander: C/TSgt Chris Stilian; Squadron Colors Bearer: C/MSgt Chris Gotts; Rifle Bearer C/A1C Zach Hovan; Photo Major Greg Carter, CAP

For Danvers we had 5 senior members as well as 9 cadets. They all did a fantastic job and made us very proud. They each took seriously the charge put before them and carried out their duties with excellence and humility. It was such a privilege to bear witness to our cadets honor those who have gone before us and the birth of our nation by giving of themselves and helping in a multitude of ways. A great big thank you goes out to those young men who were such an inspiration.

We were ready for our opportunity to watch Major Lyons share about CAP and

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field gear. Because of this, your 24 hour pack must present a professional uniform appearance. Though packs do not need to be identical, it is advantageous for unit members to have similar 24-hour packs. Every ground team member will have this equipment.

b. The extended duration pack includes

everything in your 24-hour pack plus additional items that are designed to help you live in the field for more than one day, typically 48 to 72 hours. It includes your sleeping bag, tent, and other long term comfort items. The extended duration is not subject to uniformity -- color and size does not matter. The major constraint is how much you can carry. Even if the mission is only expected to last one day, you should always bring your base gear. You never know how long a mission will last, or whether you will go straight to another mission from the current one.

adequately secure the knife and protect the wearer from the blade. If authorized, sheath knives will be worn only on the pistol belt or carried inside the pack. The following knife types are not authorized: boot knives, butterfly knives, switch blades, double edged knives, Rambo style survival knives, or knives with retracting sheaths. Machetes or hatchets can only be carried by senior members when needed for that specific sortie. No knives may be visible when the member is performing crash sight surveillance duty.

6. The gear list below is the minimum

required equipment. You may carry additional equipment subject to team leader approval and your ability to secure and carry it -- remember, you may have to walk a long way carrying it all.
24 hour pack 1) On your person: a) Complete BDU uniform with camouflage BDU cap. The BDU cap may be replaced by a hard hat or bright colored cap based on mission needs.(T) b) Notepad and pencil (T) c) All CAP Identification, including 101 card, 76 card, First Aid card, etc. (T) d) Watch (T) e) Handkerchief or Tissues f) Vest, reflective, orange (T) g) Comb or brush (optional, carry if needed) (T) h) Ground Team Members Handbook i) Signal Mirror j) Whistle k) Pocket or utility-type knife, multipurpose with can opener. Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended. (T) 2) Day pack (preferably red or orange), webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T)containing: a) First Aid Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, recommended that it consists of the following: (1) 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads (2) Antiseptic ointment (3) 6 Band-Aids, various sizes (4) Moleskin, 2 X 4 (5) Roller bandage (6) 2 Safety pins, large (7) 4 gauze pads (8) 1 Triangular Bandage (9) Tape, first aid (10) Any personal medication (your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it.)(T)
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2. For your equipment to be effective, you

must insure it is clean and serviceable. Occasionally you will have to replace items such as medicine, batteries or food because it has passed its expiration date. equipment at once, in case you must hike in to a mission base. Normally, this means leaving room in your base gear pack to stow all of your field gear. nothing should be flapping loose where it could snag in the brush or bang against your body when moving. wear a sheath knife if authorized by your team leader. Sheath knives cannot have a blade longer than 6 or a total length of greater than 11. The sheath must

3. You must be able to carry all your

4. Ensure your gear is properly secured --

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(11) Rubber surgical gloves (two pair minimum) b) Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of: (1) Duct tape, 5-10 feet (does not need to be a whole role. May be wrapped around a stick. (2) Leaf bag, large (3) 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T) (4) Match container, waterproof, with striking surface (5) 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (T) (6) 50 of nylon line (paracord or similar line). c) SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of: (1) Change of socks (T) (2) Flagging Tape, 1 roll (3) Flashlight (with red or blue lens), with spare bulb and batteries (4) Spare flashlight (penlight will do) (T) (5) Insect repellent (6) Lip balm, with sunscreen. (7) Sunscreen lotion (8) Tissue Paper (T) (9) Work Gloves, leather (T) (10) Interviewing Form(s), blank (11) 4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper (12 Change for phone calls, calling card, or cellular phone (T) to call mission base d) 2 meals (T) e) Shelter Material, preferably 8 X 10 (spare military poncho meets the need) f) Coat for appropriate climate, if necessary (in pack if not wearing it)(T) g) Poncho, (T) h) Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water (Some wings require their personnel to have at least one one-quart canteen on a belt while the other is stored in the field pack. At least one quart of water must be carried by all personnel)(T) i) Compass Pouch, containing compass, lensatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred). Compass should have a glow in the dark dial. j) Leaders Equipment -- only required of Ground Team Leaders (1) Protractor -- for map work. (2) Map Case (Large Zip-Loc bags can be used if necessary) (3) Pencil, with eraser (plus sharpener if not a mechanical pencil) (4) Alcohol Pens, fine tip, at least 2 colors (neither the color of your colored flashlight lens) (5) Some way to erase alcohol pens marks on the map case, such as alcohol swabs or a special alcohol pen eraser. (6) A straightedge ruler, at least 6 long (Some protractors may have a ruler as well). (7) Ground Team Leader Handbook

72 hour pack: a backpack (preferably with frame) (T) containing: 1) Tent (optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it) (T) 2) Spare rank and CAP cutouts (for cadets) 3) 5 meals (T) 4) 2 Leaf Bags, large 5) Bag, waterproof (T), containing: (a) Spare uniform, (b) Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T) 6) Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable. 7) Spare boot laces. 8) Kit, sewing, with spare buttons. 9) Shoe Shine Kit 10) Toilet Kit, that should contain: (a) Toothbrush and paste (T) (b) Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T) (c) Deodorant (T) (d) Washcloth and soap (T) (e) Towel (T) 11) Sleeping Bag or Bedroll appropriate to climate (T) c. Optional Items (1) Rainwear, durable (2) Webbing, nylon, 1 wide, 20 long. (3) Handheld FM Transceiver (highly recommended for Ground Team Leaders) (4) Water Purification Tablets (5) Eye Protection (highly recommended) (6) Entrenching Tool (highly recommended for base gear)

NOTE ITEMS MARKED WITH A (T) ARE THE ITEMS NEEDED FOR TRAINEES.

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instrument, commercial pilot and even air transport pilot certificates. Personally, I am always looking for new ways to learn and remember. Certainly nothing replaces a good flight instructor and ground school training. But in the meantime or in between flight training classes and seminars, I would consider this non-traditional approach to a new way of learning and as a squadron, we are always looking to advance our knowledge and understanding of aviation, Given that todays kids are always glued to the computer screen why not put the two together a fun game that you can learn from and enjoy with the whole family. I would recommend this book for any aspiring pilots or current pilots looking to keep up with the learning curve or just looking to have fun. The book covers all different skill levels including how to master the program teaching you how to tweak the software to use as a real world flight sim. Those who are already licensed pilots will get guidance on how Flight Simulator X can be used as a continuing learning tool, how to simulate emergencies, and how to train for more advanced certificates. I would check online for your edition if you are considering a purchase.
Happy Flying Gordon Cunningham, 2 Lt CAP Assistant Aerospace Officer
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until all Wing repeaters are installed. Our squadron Hand Held radios will be upgraded and re-programmed when all the repeaters are in place. If you have a CAP or CAP compatible radio you will need to see me to make sure your radio will still work.

Repeater installation crew; L-R Standing, First Lieutenant David Cuscuna, Major Steve Ross, Lieutenant Colonel Donald Freeman; front row Flight Officer Jesse Troy, and Captain Joel Huesser; all members of the Civil Air Patrol. Not pictured from our squadron was SM Robert Ebersole, and from the North Shore Repeater Assoc., Jim Palmer KB1KQW Photo CAP

Thanks to all of you who turned out to help amny hands make light work. Next Month will be a multipart lesson on repeaters and how they work. Not to worry, this is all generic radio repeater stuff

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/story.jsp?id=news/PIPER070809.xml&he adline=PiperJet Set for Oshkosh&channel=busav

The Odyssey of the Osprey

In a program that launched in 1981, and cost 30 lives in 4 crashes, eighty-seven of a planned 458 V-22 Osprey aricraft are finally flying and performing in Iraq. The US Marines VM-263 "Thunder Chicken" squadron deployed into the Al Anbar province, northwest of Baghdad in October of 2007 equiped with the ten of the much maligned aircraft.

Cargo Return Spacecraft In the Works

The European Space Agency has begun work on defining a download capsule that will be used to return cargo from the International Space Station to earth. Currently the US Space Shuttle performs this duty, but with it's impending retirement, only the Soyuz will remain to perform download missions.

Artists concept of possible ESA Cargo download Capsule V-22 Osprey Photo www.minihelicopter.net

First flight of the new vehicle is currently seen as occurring in 2016, five years after the retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet in 2011. Critics point out tha the International Space Station (ISS) might not be operational after 2020 making the project very short lived. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic /story.jsp?id=news/cargo070809.xml&hea dline=Cargo Return Spacecraft In Works&channel=space

While the early life of this evolutionary aircraft was marred by crashes, loss of life and indictment, current problems are more mundane, but still vexing. Engines need to be swapped out after 380 hours of flight, not the anticipated 600 hours. The engine problems seem to be a function of the type of dirt and sand threat naturally run through the engines. To date the Aircraft has racked up only
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55,000 operational flight hours, most of those in the last four years. This is a young airplane. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic /story_generic.jsp?channel=om&id=news/ om609v22.xml&headline=The Odyssey of the Osprey www.minihelicopter.net/V22Osprey/index. htm

What isn't clear is how the current administration will respond to all the techno data when mixed in with the political agenda, and seasoned with the realities of the current fiscal situation. The result might be a full ahead push that could create millions of jobs, or a severely scaled back space program that sees its funding redirected into other projects. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic /story_generic.jsp?channel=awst&id=new s/aw070609p1.xml&headline=NASA's Ares I Starting To Take Shape at Marshall aftermathnews.wordpress.com

NASA's Ares I Starting To Take Shape at Marshall

Just as the Ares I is beginning to take shape a the Marshal Space Center, program reviews and concept evaluations are clouding the future of the solid fuel heavy lift booster. Based on the current Space Shuttle solid fuel boosters the Ares I is planned to lift the Orion crew vehicle. There are other scenarios being proposed for the Space Shuttle follow on, including a program extension of the current Space Shuttle.

NASA Satellite Reveals Dramatic Arctic Ice Thinning

The relatively new ICESat has been measuring the Arctic ice for coverage and thickness. Over the last four years the amount of ice present in any given month has diminished from year to year. The total area covered by ice has also decreased during the study period. Several questions have not been answered by scientists, including, where does the melt go, there hasn't been a corresponding increase in sea levels? Given the Millions of years of changes in ice coverage and thickness, how do the current changes relate to previous interice ages? The debate over manmade global warming is heating up, colder temps and retreating Arctic Ice doesnt add up, maybe we need to look at this some more and not do anything too rash until we understand what is really happening.

Artist Concept Ares I after liftoff. Photo aftermathnews.wordpress.com

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return to Earth on Endeavour to conclude a three-month stay at the station. http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shut tle/main/index.html

Countdown Clocks Tick Toward Endeavour Launch

Scheduled lift off is 7:39 on 11 July 2009 for STS-127 for a sixteen day mission that will include five space walks and finish the construction on the Japanese Kibo Laboratory.

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Artist After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for space shuttle Endeavour's July 11 launch on the 29th assembly flight to the International Space Station, the STS-127 crew members pose for a final photo before leaving the Shuttle Landing Facility. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room if the person is suffering a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling or difficulty breathing, or has had a severe reaction in the past.

Jim McIntosh

Construction work includes a shelf on the Laboratory that will allow experiments to be exposed to the vacuum of space. The STS-127 crew members are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Dave Wolf, Christopher Cassidy, Tom Marshburn, Tim Kopra and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette. Kopra will join the space station crew and replace Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata. Wakata will

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Devens Reserve Training Center in Ayer MA. At Encampment cadets are brought into a new environment with cadets from all around MAWG, and occasionally cadets from other local wings. This new environment includes intense and learning activities focused on leadership, discipline, stress management and time prioritization. All cadets are placed into flights and squadrons with other cadets, not necessarily from Beverly Composite Squadron. These flights and squadrons become key centers of teamwork and are the focal point of all activities which include eating, sleeping, physical fitness activities and other activities from dawn till dark. The close knit foundation of these flights and squadrons forge new levels of teamwork and interaction which while challenging helps prepare the cadet for his or her future leadership within CAP.

Encampment is completely run by the Cadets with minimal interaction with the Senior Members, whom attend only to ensure the safely and well being of the cadets. This year Beverly Composite Squadron has seven cadets out of 39 on the Encampment staff, including two squadron commanders and one flight commander.

C/2nd Lt. Condon (then C/SMsgt) looking un-impressed with some performances at the Leadership Reaction Course at the 2008 Encampment.

Other cadets will be working with the Operations staff for such things as kitchen duty, transportation, communications and logistics. In addition to the Cadet Staff, several Senior Members will also be attending Encampment, including myself, manning my yearly duties in the Kitchen, Major Snow working Communications and Logistics and more than likely 1st Lt. Parsons will attend as well.
Cadets Stilian, Sauer, Soper, and Ortins unload from the squadron van while C/2nd Lt. Williams and C/2nd Lt. Scicchitano look on.

Much like the Cadet Program here at Beverly Composite Squadron,

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will it be fun, but attendance at an Encampment is required to earn the Mitchell award and promotion to Cadet/2nd Lt. This years encampment is currently scheduled for the week, August 16th to the 23rd, at the Devens Reserve Training Center in Ayer, MA. Cost for this event is $125.00. Scholarships for the Encampment will be made available from MAWG shortly. Further information on the Encampment, including Encampment staffing, Cadet and Senior Member applications and contact information can be found on the MAWG Cadet web site located here: http://mawgcadets.org/encampment.html As always, please feel free to contact me at wfrisbee@abiomed.com if there are any questions or concerns.

C/Capt. Scicchitano (then C/2nd Lt), C/1st Lt. Tucker and C/2nd Lt. Williams strike a serious pose at the 2008 Encampment.

The reason I want to bring up the Encampment is because I would very much like for every Cadet to attend this summers Encampment. It is going to be a good time, which while requiring some work, learning and effort has proven year after year to be fun and when the cadets return from Encampment bring a new level of energy and excitement back to the Squadron.

Factiod:
The quietest: ...helicopter in the world: EC 135 ...transoceanic aircraft currently in service: A380 ...aircraft in the world: YO-3A The loudest ...aircraft in the world: XF-84H Source:
C/MSgt. Gotts (then C/Amn) and another cadet after a long hard run. http://www.aviationtrivia.info

I highly recommend attending as not only

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call is his life line, his connection to the outside world, and he will be very pleased to hear from you. Dont expect a reply his free time is limited, and he will be pretty exhausted most of the time.

Beast Barracks
Let me highlight some of the training and activities C/CMSgt Davidson will enjoy over the six weeks of his Beast Barracks vacation. He has to learn to march and drill the army way, no more of this Civil Air Patrol Stuff. He has to learn how to care for and wear his uniforms. He will be instructed in small arms, how to clean care for and fire his weapon. He will be taught teamwork, communications, and West Point Lore. Lore includes the social position of new cadets and plebes, and how they are to conduct themselves at all times.

New Cadet Learning West Point and army lore. New cadets are responsible for all the Knowledge in this little booklet, and they are tested on it. Photo USMA

He will be taught the proper way to sit at a table and eat. He will learn his meal time plebe duties including how to properly remember and server the right beverage to the different upper classmen. He will learn how to properly divide the table desert so everyone get the same size of slice or scoop of desert.

Prospective Cadets Entering Thayer hall after saying goodbye to their families. Photo USMA

He will learn to repel including a decent down a 25 foot and then 75 foot cliff. He will take academic placement tests, a swimming test and two physical fitness tests. The first PT test will be to see how out of shape he is and to place him in a running category, so he can train with his running peers. The second test is a pass fail test, that he has to pass

New cadets enjoy lunch in the cadet messhall. Photo USMA

He will be issued his weapon and all of the

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army equipment he didnt get on R-Day. If necessary he will be taught how to care for his new toys.

An upperclassman leads her charges to the next station. Photo USMA

A seamstress from the uniform factory checks the fint on a pair of trousers. Photo USMA

There will be field hygiene training and field first aid training. He will be permitted to visit the house of tears where he will learn firsthand the protection against gas attacks, and the full effects of tear gas. The upper-class instructors will be right in there with him, and will be the first ones to doff their gas masks, and be the last ones out. At West Point you dont pay your dues and then climb into a hammock, you pay your dues so you can then lead by example.

In the time between classes, meals, and physical training he will be allowed to do push-ups with his classmates and his supervisor. Yeah, that is correct, the upper class cadets do not say, drop and give me fifty! He or she will say, Now we will all do fifty! and drop to the ground to lead by example. There will be two three mile rucks, at least one six mile ruck, and for march back there will be a 13 mile ruck. A ruck being a hike in full ACU uniform and a full pack.

New Cadets report to the Cadet in the Red Sash. Photo USMA

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There will be some field training, they will form up, and march out into the woods to spend the night sleeping under their ponchos after a sumptuous MRE banquet, rain or starlight. (Most new cadets think this maneuver is only scheduled if the chance of rain is 110 percent.)

This final week of Beast Barracks will be capped by a 13 mile ruck back to the post where they will be introduced to their Team Leader a cadet Corporal who will help them transition from Beast Barracks to the Academic year.

Prospective Cadets Entering Thayer hall after saying goodbye to their families. Photo USMA

It isnt too late to send a card, note or letter to Steven so Ill include his address here. He is now, and as long as he is at West Point I intend to keep him in the Service Members section which can always be found in the newsletter index. New Cadet Steven Davidson P.O. Box 0818, Company H-1 United States Military Academy Cadet Basic Training West Point, NY 10997-0818
New Cadets waiting, quietly, like good cadets should. Photo USMA

During his last week he will live out at camp Buckner where some of the small unit tactic he was suppose to learn in his basic training classroom sessions will be put to the test. He will experience tight security watches, dawn patrols, living in the field where hot meals are a luxury.

There are a lot of Civil Air Patrol cadets at the US Miitary Academy, but here in the Beverly Squadron there are two, Cadet Kelly Buck, and New Cadet Steven Davidson. If you are in a different CAP squadron, I urge you to find out how from your unit is attending one of the Academies, and drop them a line.
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Cadet Commander, and is presently the Squadrons Cadet First Sergeant. Cadet Sergeant Davidson attended encampment in July of 2005.

Prospective Cadets Entering Thayer hall after saying goodbye to their families. Photo USMA

Im not sure of the USNA or the USAFA rule on mail, but you do need to address the letters to USMA correctly or they will be delayed in delivery.

Next Milestone
The next milestone for Steven is A-Day, or Acceptance Day. When a new caet completes Cadet basic training they are officially accepted into the Corp of Cadets and become Cadets. Fourth year cadets are also known as Plebes, and even while his military training continues, the academic year begins, with a whole new set of challenges.
Chief Master Sergeant Steven Davidson

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Steven Davidson

This is the biography I have on New Cadet Davidson. Byfield teen Cadet Chief Master Sergeant C/CMSgt Steven Davidson is a graduate of Saint Johns Preparatory School in Danvers Massachusetts. Chief Davidson has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since November of 2004 and held the staff positions of Cadet Administrative Officer and Flight Sergeant, Flight Commander

On January 28, 2009 Chief Master Sergeant Steven Davidson accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point for the class of 2013. He is now officially a Prospective Cadet, and if he is at West Point at the end of RDay (June 28,2009), he will be a New Cadet. Cadet Sergeant Davidson will have to complete Cadet Basic Training to achieve the position of Cadet, at West Point in a ceremony on A-Day. Cadet Sergeant Davidson is one of the latest in a long line of Civil Air Patrol Cadets who have been accepted to one of the four military Academies, and the second from the Beverly Composite Squadron in the last two years. Cadet Davidson is currently serving as a New Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, class of 2013. He is expected to complete his basic training
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and join the corps of cadets in mid August when he will be begin his first academic years at the nations oldest military academy.

floors, emptying trash cans, cleaning toilets, or just tidying up the mess 100 college-age kids can leave in a dormitory. Sadly, and for many years, few of us gave him much notice, rendering little more than a passing nod or throwing a curt, Gmorning! in his direction as we hurried off to our daily duties. Why? Perhaps it was because of the way he did his job-he always kept the squadron area spotlessly clean, even the toilets and showers gleamed. Frankly, he did his job so well, none of us had to notice or get involved. After all, cleaning toilets was his job, not ours. Maybe it was his physical appearance that made him disappear into the background. Bill didnt move very quickly and, in fact, you could say he even shuffled a bit, as if he suffered from some sort of injury. His gray hair and wrinkled face made him appear ancient to a group of young cadets. And his crooked smile, well, it looked a little funny. Face it, Bill was an old man working in a young persons world. What did he have to offer us on a personal level? Finally, maybe it was Mr. Crawfords personality that rendered him almost invisible to the young people around him. Bill was shy, almost painfully so. He seldom spoke to a cadet unless they addressed him first, and that didnt happen very often. Our janitor always buried himself in his work, moving about with stooped shoulders, a quiet gait, and an averted gaze. If he noticed the hustle and bustle of cadet life around him, it was hard to tell. So, for whatever reason, Bill blended into the woodwork and became just another fixture around the squadron. The
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Beverly Composite Squadron Commander Thomas Lyons, Major, CAP; Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Steven Davidson; Massachusetts Wing Vice Commander William Meskill, Lieutenant Colonel, CAP and Deputy Commander of Cadets Gregory Carter, Major, CAP

Chief Davidson has earned the General J. F. Curry Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, Mary Feik Achievement, Wright Brothers Achievement, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement, Charles Lindbergh Achievement, Doolittle Achievement, Red Service Ribbon, Community Service Ribbon, Cadet Recruiter, one Encampment Award, and the VFW Civil Air Patrol NCO Award and the Unit Citation.

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Academy, one of our nations premier leadership laboratories, kept us busy from dawn till dusk. And Mr. Crawford...well, he was just a janitor. That changed one fall Saturday afternoon in 1976. I was reading a book about World War II and the tough Allied ground campaign in Italy , when I stumbled across an incredible story. On Sept. 13, 1943, a Private William Crawford from Colorado , assigned to the 36th Infantry Division, had been involved in some bloody fighting on Hill 424 near Altavilla, Italy . The words on the page leapt out at me: in the face of intense and overwhelming hostile fire ... with no regard for personal safety ... on his own initiative, Private Crawford single-handedly attacked fortified enemy positions. It continued, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, the President of the United States ... Holy cow, I said to my roommate, youre not going to believe this, but I think our janitor is a Medal of Honor winner. We all knew Mr. Crawford was a WWII Army vet, but that didnt keep my friend from looking at me as if I was some sort of alien being. Nonetheless, we couldnt wait to ask Bill about the story on Monday. We met Mr. Crawford bright and early Monday and showed him the page in question from the book, anticipation and doubt on our faces. He starred at it for a few silent moments and then quietly uttered something like, Yep, thats me. Mouths agape, my roommate and I looked at one another, then at the book, and quickly back at our janitor. Almost at once we both stuttered, Why didnt you ever

tell us about it? He slowly replied after some thought, That was one day in my life and it happened a long time ago. I guess we were all at a loss for words after that. We had to hurry off to class and Bill, well, he had chores to attend to. However, after that brief exchange, things were never again the same around our squadron. Word spread like wildfire among the cadets that we had a hero in our midst-Mr. Crawford, our janitor, had won the Medal! Cadets who had once passed by Bill with hardly a glance, now greeted him with a smile and a respectful, Good morning, Mr. Crawford. Those who had before left a mess for the janitor to clean up started taking it upon themselves to put things in order. Most cadets routinely stopped to talk to Bill throughout the day and we even began inviting him to our formal squadron functions. Hed show up dressed in a conservative dark suit and quietly talk to those who approached him, the only sign of his heroics being a simple blue, starspangled lapel pin. Almost overnight, Bill went from being a simple fixture in our squadron to one of our teammates. Mr. Crawford changed too, but you had to look closely to notice the difference. After that fall day in 1976, he seemed to move with more purpose, his shoulders didnt seem to be as stooped, he met our greetings with a direct gaze and a stronger good morning in return, and he flashed his crooked smile more often. The squadron gleamed as always, but everyone now seemed to notice it more. Bill even got to know most of us by our first names, something that didnt happen often at the Academy. While no one ever formally acknowledged the change, I think we became Bills cadets and his squadron.
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of our team. As often happens in life, events sweep us away from those in our past. The last time I saw Bill was on graduation day in June 1977. As I walked out of the squadron for the last time, he shook my hand and simply said, Good luck, young man. With that, I embarked on a career that has been truly lucky and blessed. Mr. Crawford continued to work at the Academy and eventually retired in his native Colorado where he resides today, one of four Medal of Honor winners living in a small town. A wise person once said, Its not life thats important, but those you meet along the way that make the difference. Bill was one who made a difference for me. While I havent seen Mr. Crawford in over twenty years, hed probably be surprised to know I think of him often. Bill Crawford, our janitor, taught me many valuable, unforgettable leadership lessons. Here are ten Id like to share with you. Be Cautious of Labels. Labels you place on people may define your relationship to them and bound their potential. Sadly, and for a long time, we labeled Bill as just a janitor, but he was so much more. Therefore, be cautious of a leader who callously says, Hey, hes just an Airman. Likewise, dont tolerate the O-1, who says, I cant do that, Im just a lieutenant. Everyone Deserves Respect. Because we hung the janitor label on Mr. Crawford, we often wrongly treated him with less respect than others around us. He deserved much more, and not just because he was a Medal of Honor winner. Bill deserved respect because he was a janitor, walked among us, and was a part Courtesy Makes a Difference. Be courteous to all around you, regardless of rank or position. Military customs, as well as common courtesies, help bond a team. When our daily words to Mr. Crawford turned from perfunctory hellos to heartfelt greetings, his demeanor and personality outwardly changed. It made a difference for all of us. Take Time to Know Your People. Life in the military is hectic, but thats no excuse for not knowing the people you work for and with. For years a hero walked among us at the Academy and we never knew it. Who are the heroes that walk in your midst? Anyone Can Be a Hero. Mr. Crawford certainly didnt fit anyones standard definition of a hero. Moreover, he was just a private on the day he won his Medal. Dont sell your people short, for any one of them may be the hero who rises to the occasion when duty calls. On the other hand, its easy to turn to your proven performers when the chips are down, but dont ignore the rest of the team. Todays rookie could and should be tomorrows superstar. Leaders Should Be Humble. Most modern day heroes and some leaders are anything but humble, especially if you calibrate your hero meter on todays athletic fields. End zone celebrations and self-aggrandizement are what weve come to expect from sports greats. Not Mr. Crawford-he was too busy working to celebrate his past heroics. Leaders would be well-served to do the same. Life Wont Always Hand You What You Think You Deserve. We in the military work hard and, dang it, we
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deserve recognition, right? However, sometimes you just have to persevere, even when accolades dont come your way. Perhaps you werent nominated for junior officer or airman of the quarter as you thought you should-dont let that stop you. Dont pursue glory; pursue excellence. Private Bill Crawford didnt pursue glory; he did his duty and then swept floors for a living. No Job is Beneath a Leader. If Bill Crawford, a Medal of Honor winner, could clean latrines and smile, is there a job beneath your dignity? Think about it. Pursue Excellence. No matter what task life hands you, do it well. Dr. Martin Luther King said, If life makes you a street sweeper, be the best street sweeper you can be. Mr. Crawford modeled that philosophy and helped make our dormitory area a home. Life is a Leadership Laboratory. All too often we look to some school or PME class to teach us about leadership when, in fact, life is a leadership laboratory. Those you meet everyday will teach you enduring lessons if you just take time to stop, look and listen. I spent four years at the Air Force Aca dem y, took dozens of classes, read hundreds of books, and met thousands of great people. I gleaned leadership skills from all of them, but one of the people I remember most is Mr. Bill Crawford and the lessons he unknowingly taught. Dont miss your opportunity to learn. Bill Crawford was a janitor. However, he was also a teacher, friend, role model and one great American hero. Thanks, Mr. Crawford, for some valuable leadership lessons.

From http://www.pueblomohfoundation.c om/ William Crawford WWII 1943 At a young age Bill Crawford learned to defend himself by boxing. As a soldier during World War II his fighting skills were put to the ultimate test. Crawford's path to the Medal of Honor began in 1943 in Italy. As the company scout, Army Private Crawford discovered three hidden German machine gun nests. Alone and unable to alert his fellow soldiers of the awaiting ambush - Crawford took matters into his own hands. He single handedly engaged the enemy - with only his rifle and grenades he destroyed all three enemy emplacements. As his company advanced, he volunteered to stay behind to aid a wounded friend only to be captured by enemy troops. As a POW, Crawford endured nineteen months in a Nazi prison camp. His hometown golden gloves experience came to the surface when he was put to the test and knocked out a Nazi guard during a fight. Back home his family had presumed Crawford was killed in action and his Medal of Honor was presented to his father posthumously. In 1945 his family rejoiced in his liberation from Germany and he returned to Colorado living a very humble life. After his Army retirement Crawford took a job as a custodian at the Air Force Academy and took on a special role befriending and mentoring the young cadets. One former cadet, now an Air Force Colonel has written "The Janitors Ten Lessons In Leadership now a mandatory reading for the entire Air Force. It wasn't until over forty years after his heroic action that Crawford was presented the Medal of Honor in person. He was officially presented the medal by
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President Ronald Reagan at the 1985 Air Force Academy graduation ceremony. William Crawford was born May 19, 1918, in Pueblo, Colorado and on January 13, 1946 he was married to Eileen Bruce. He retired from the Army after serving for 23 years. Crawford died March 15, 2000, in his residence at Palmer Lake, Colorado. He was 81 and a retired civil service worker and past director of the Lucretia Vaille Museum in Palmer Lake. Upon his death Governor Bill Owens authorized all Colorado flags to be lowered to half staff to honor Crawford. William Crawford is buried at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery on the grounds of the Academy, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, 36th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Altavilla, Italy, September 13, 1943. Entered service at: Pueblo, Colo. Birth: Pueblo, Colo. G.O. No.: 57, July 20, 1944. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 13 September 1943. When Company I attacked an enemy-held position on Hill 424, the 3d Platoon, in which Pvt. Crawford was a squad scout, attacked as base platoon for the company. After reaching the crest of the hill, the platoon was pinned down by intense enemy machinegun and smallarms fire. Locating 1 of these guns, which was dug in on a terrace on his immediate front, Pvt. Crawford, without orders and on his own initiative, moved over the hill under enemy fire to a point within a few

yards of the gun emplacement and singlehandedly destroyed the machinegun and killed 3 of the crew with a hand grenade, thus enabling his platoon to continue its advance. When the platoon, after reaching the crest, was once more delayed by enemy fire, Pvt. Crawford again, in the face of intense fire, advanced directly to the front midway between 2 hostile machinegun nests located on a higher terrace and emplaced in a small ravine. Moving first to the left, with a hand grenade he destroyed 1 gun emplacement and killed the crew; he then worked his way, under continuous fire, to the other and with 1 grenade and the use of his rifle, killed 1 enemy and forced the remainder to flee. Seizing the enemy machinegun, he fired on the withdrawing Germans and facilitated his company's advance.

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and Cadet Flight Commander and is currently the Alpha Flight Commander. C/2d Lt Posillico has been in the Civil Air Patrol since October of 2004 and attended encampment in August of 2006. Cadet First Lieutenant Posillico is currently taking flight instruction from Captain Mike Rieker CAP and completed his solo flight in 2008. When not doing homework, flying or working toward Civil Air Patrol advancements, C/2d Lt Posillico plays the guitar, works on his computer or studies science. He also enjoys playing Lacrosse or getting in a round of golf. In addition to the Unit Citation C/2d Lt Philip Posillico has earned the General J. F. Curry Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, Mary Feik Achievement, Wright Brothers Achievement, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement, Charles Lindbergh Achievement, General Jimmy Doolittle Achievement, Dr. Robert Goddard Achievement, Billy Mitchell Achievement Award, Red Service Ribbon, one Encampment Award, the VFW Civil Air Patrol Officer Award and his Cadet Solo Wings. Well Done Cadet Second Lieutenant Posillico, the Mitchell Award is a great achievement.

Cadet Master Sergeant Christopher Gotts

Master Sergeant (C/MSgt) Christopher Gotts has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since June of 2008. Cadet Master Sergeant Gotts is a junior at the Danvers High School in Danvers Massachusetts. Outside of school and Civil Air Patrol Cadet Master Sergeant Gotts enjoys paintball. Cadet Master Sergeant Gotts likes the wide variety of activities offered by CAP both during the weekly meetings and weekends and summer. Cadet Master Sergeant Gotts attended the CAP Cadet Encampment at Fort Devens in the summer of 2008. Cadet Gotts has earned the Cadet of the Month award in November 2008, January 2009 and March of 2009 making him the first cadet to earn the award three times, and the second cadet to earn the award twice in the same year. Cadet Master Sergeant Gotts has earned the Unit Citation, Charles Lindbergh award, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement, Wright Brothers Award, Mary Feik Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, General J. F. Curry achievement, and the Encampment Ribbon for attending the Mass Wing 2008
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C/TSGT Gotts to C/MSGT

Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt) Christopher Gotts completed the requirements for the Charles Lindbergh Award and was promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt).

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Sumer Encampment.

(C/TSgt).

C/SSGT Stilian to C/TSGT

Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt) Christopher Stilian completed the requirements for the Rickenbacker Award and was promoted to Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt).

Cadet Technical Sergeant Ian Johnston

Cadet Technical Sergeant Christopher Stilian

Cadet Technical Sergeant Christopher Stilian joined the Civil Air Patrol in June of 2008. C/TSgt Stilian is a senior at North Shore Tech and when not busy with school work or CAP he enjoys a robust round of paintball. His favorite class is machine shop. Sergeant Stilian also attended the CAP Summer Encampment at Fort Devens this past August. C/ TSgt Christopher Stilian has earned the Unit Citation, Rickenbacker Award Wright Brothers Award, Mary Feik Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, General J. F. Curry Achievement ribbons, and the Encampment Ribbon.

Cadet Technical Sergeant Ian Johnston joined the Civil Air Patrol 31 July 2007. The homeschoooled highschool Junior enjoys computers, photography and anything to do with flying. Cadet Technical Sergeant Johnston was the cadet of the month for two consecutive months in the summer of 2008. Cadet Technical Sergeant Johnston also attended Summer Encampment at Fort Devens in Ayer Massachusetts. Cadet Johnston was the first cadet to earn the Cadet of the Month award twice when it was reinstated in April of 2008. He was also the first cadet to earn the award for two months straight and the first cadet to earn the award twice in the same year. Cadet Technical Sergeant Johnston now wears the Unit Citation, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker award ribbon, Wright Brothers Award Ribbon, Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon, General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, Curry Achievement Ribbon, and the Encampment Ribbon.

C/SSGT Johnston to C/TSGT

Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt) Ian Johnston completed the requirements for the Rickenbacker Award and was promoted to Cadet Technical Sergeant

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C/SRA Pellitier to C/SSGT

Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA) Michael Pelletier completed the requirements for the Wright Brothers Award and was promoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt).

memorabilia, and army memorabilia. C/SSgt Michael Pelletier has earned the Unit Citation, Wright Brothers Achievement Award Ribbon, General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, General J. F. Curry Achievement and the encampment ribbon.

C/Amn Wilkins to C/A1C

Cadet Airman (C/Amn) Rachel Wilkins completed the requirements for the General Hap Arnold Achievement and was promoted to Cadet Airmen First Class (A1C).

Cadet Staff Sergeant Michael Pelletier

Cadet Staff Sergeant C/SSgt Michael Pelletier is a sophomore at the Ipswich High School where his favorite classes are Engineering and Gym class. Before learning about CAP from his friend Cadet Staff Sergeant Ian Johnston, Staff Sergeant Pelletier had started his own Para-military group in his neighborhood. His neighborhood group established their own rank structure, and trained in physical fitness and tactics for missions. Staff Sergeant Pelletier is looking forward to training for CAP Search and Rescue missions and has completed the CAP General Emergency Services or GES training. When not busy with school work or CAP Staff Sergeant Pelletier is a collector, with his own collections of Lord of the rings miniatures, Star Wars

Cadet Airman First Class Jennifer Wilkins

Cadet Airman First Class Rachel Wilkins has been a member of the Beverly Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol since December of 2008. Cadet Airman Wilkins is a Senior at the Melrose High School. When not working on homework or CAP activities, Airman First Class Wilkins enjoys Horseback Riding, camping and playing music. Cadet Airman First Class Wilkins is
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authorized to wear the Unit Citation, General Hap Arnold Achievement and the General J. F. Curry Achievement ribbon on her CAP Blues Uniform.

C/AB Kimkaran to C/Amn

Cadet Airman Basic (C/AB) Jordan Kimkaran completed the requirements for the General J. F. Curry Achievement and was promoted to the grade Cadet Airmen (Amn).

C/AB Sloss to C/Amn

Airman Basic (C/AB) Daniel Sloss completed the requirements for the General J. F. Curry Achievement and was promoted to the grade Cadet Airmen (Amn).

Cadet Airman JordanKimkaran

Cadet Airman Daniel Sloss

C/Amn Daniel Sloss has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since April of 2009. Airman Sloss is a junior at the Marblehead High School in Beverly where he is on the track team, and is the founder and captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team. Outside of school and Civil Air Patrol Cadet Airman Sloss enjoys biking, hiking and swimming. He is also an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America. C/ AB Daniel Sloss is entitled to wear the General J. F. Curry Achievement on his Blues uniform.

Cadet Airman Basic C/Amn Jordan Kimkaran has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since April of 2009. He is a sophmore this year at the Hamilton Whenham Regional High School in Hamilton. When not doing school work or attending CAP activities he enjoys weight lifting, karate, video games, and flying. Airman Kimkaran aspires to join the US Air Force and to become a military pilot. Airman Kimkaran now wears the Curry Achievement Ribbon on his blues uniform.

C/AB Garbenis to C/AMN

Cadet Airman Basic (C/AB) Adrianna Garbenis completed the requirements for
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the General J. F. Curry Achievement and was promoted to the grade Cadet Airmen (Amn).

Beverly Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. The presentation was made by Tim Smith, Commander Beverly VFW Post #545.

Cadet Airman Adrianna Garbenis Cadet Staff Sergeant Nate Sauer

Cadet Airman (C/Amn) Adrianna Garbenis has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since April of 2009. Cadet Airman Garbenis is a Sophomore at the Peabody Memorial High School in Peabody Massachusetts. Outside of school and Civil Air Patrol Cadet Garbenis enjoys Basketball, working out, and hiking. Cadet Airman Garbenis who is also Air Force Junior ROTC likes the wide variety of activities offered by CAP including drill and color guard. Cadet Airman Garbenis has earned the General J. F. Curry achievement ribbon.

Cadet Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Sauer is a Freshman at St. Johns Prep in Danvers Massachusetts. Cadet Sauer has been a member of the civil air partol since November of 2007. When not busy with home work, Cadet Staff Sergeant Sauer enjoys Tennis, Swimming, Surfing, skiing and working on his Radio Controlled vehicles. Sergeant Sauer was the second cadet to earn the Cadet of the Month award when it was reinstated in April of 2008. C/SSgt Sauer now wears the Wright Brothers Award, Mary Feik Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, General J. F. Curry Achievement Ribbons, VFW NCO Citation ribbon, and Encampment (2008) ribbon. A Cadet NCO receives the certificate, Medal and Ribbon from a local VFW post in special recognition of outstanding
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Sauer VFW_NCO
Danvers teen Cadet Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Sauer of the Civil Air Patrol, Beverly Composite Squadron, received the VFW Civil Air Patrol NCO Citation and Medal during the closing formation of this past Wednesday nights meeting of the

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achievement and exceptional leadership ability as a Cadet NCO. Each VFW post is permitted to offer this award to one Civil Air Patrol Cadet NCO each year. To earn this award must be in good standing academically, be progressing through the CAP Program, demonstrated outstanding leadership, be of high moral character, demonstrate high level of professionalism in appearance, demonstrate patriotism through participation in patriotic activities and demonstrate growth potential. A cadet can only win this award once.

Ground Team, Search and Rescue, and transportation. The newest senior member is anxious to begin his training and start making a difference in his local community as an emergency services volunteer. Flight Officer Troy is authorized to wear the Unit Citation and Membership Ribbon on his blues uniform.. First Lieutenant Pelletier is a former army officer now living in Ipswich with his family. He has two sons in the Beverly Composite Squadron and is the Assistant Finance Officer.

Troy to FO
Senior Member Jesse Troy completed the requirements for the Membership Ribbon and was promoted to Flight Officer.

Flight Officer Jesse Troy

Flight Officer Jesse Troy, Civil Air Patrol is a Graduate of the North Shore Tech HS and is employed as a machinist at a local business. A long time resident of Danvers he is interested in Emergency Services

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first time, black American's were encouraged to enlist in the Union Army. Among the enlistees was a young man named William Carney. Born on February 29, 1840 at Norfolk, Virginia, William Carney's mother was a slave to Major Carney. Prior to the Civil War there was no program for educating young black men in the South, but Carney was fortunate enough at the age of 14 to attend a secret school where he learned to read and write. Emancipated when Major Carney died, young William Carney had moved to Bedford, Massachusetts and began preparing for a future as a minister. When volunteers were requested to man the Union Army in 1862, and following President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, William Carney temporarily set aside his plans to enter the ministry. He later stated, "I felt I could best serve my God by serving my Country and my oppressed bothers." He became a member of, and trained with, the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry's C Company. Most of the soldiers in the unit were conscientious and focused on the task at hand. Union General Ullman later said of the men in the all-black units, "They are far more earnest than we...They know the deep stake they have in the issue." The assault on Fort Wagner would be the first real test of these young black, Union soldiers--everyone of them a volunteer. Though the 54th Massachusetts was Federalized, it was an entirely separate regiment. Despite Lincoln's Proclamation and widening acceptance of these "soldiers of color", some prejudices and preconceived notions still prevailed...even in the North. So it was that the brave but un-battle-tested young men of the 54th found themselves lying in the sand, waiting for the order to lead the advance

on Fort Wagner. Among those brave soldiers was 23-year old Sergeant William Carney.

The 54th attacking Fort Wagner. (From the Granger Collection)

As evening began to fall the order came. The brave young men jumped to their feet and charged at a run towards the enemy stronghold. The Confederate defenders were prepared for them and cannon fire and bullets flew through the air, devastating the advancing 54th. Heedless of the danger and often fighting hand to hand, the 54th continued the advance. Ahead of them Sergeant John Wall carried the colors, the red, white and blue of the United States of America. Suddenly a rifle bullet dropped Sergeant Wall and the flag began to fall to the ground. Sergeant William Carney threw his rifle aside and grasped the colors before they touched the ground. Another rifle slug sliced through the air, this one hitting Sergeant Carney in the leg. With soldiers falling all around him Carney mustered the strength to ignore the pain in his leg, hoist the colors high in the air, and
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continue to lead the advance. Somehow he gained the entrance to the fort and proudly planted his flag...but he was alone...everyone else either killed or wounded. The solitary figure and his flag pressed against the wall of the fort for half an hour as the battle raged on. Then an attack to the right of the fort's entrance drew the enemy's attention away from him. He noticed a group of soldiers advancing towards him and, mistaking them for friendly troops, hoisted his flag high. Again gunfire split the air as Carney realized all too late that they were Confederate soldiers. In that moment of danger Carney remembered the flag that represented all he held dear and was fighting to protect that day. Rather than dropping the flag and fleeing for his life, he wrapped the flag around the staff to protect it and ran down an embankment. Stumbling through a ditch, chest-deep in water, he held his flag high. Another bullet struck him in the chest, another in the right arm, then another in his right leg. Carney struggled on alone, determined not to let his flag fall to the enemy. From the safety of the distance to which they had retreated, what remained of the valiant warriors of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry watched the brave Sergeant struggle towards safety. A retreating member of the 100th New York passed Carney and, seeing the severity of his wounds said, "Let me carry that flag for you." With indomitable courage Sergeant Carney replied, "No one but a member of the 54th should carry the colors." Despite the sounds of rifle and cannon fire that followed him, Carney struggled on. Another enemy bullet found its mark, grazing his head, but Carney wouldn't quit.

Amid the cheers of his battered comrades Sergeant Carney finally reached safety. Before collapsing among them from his many wounds his only words were, "Boys, I only did my duty. The flag never touched the ground."

Photo Courtesy of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Several months later Sergeant William Carney, propped up on a cane from the injuries to his right leg, posed for a picture holding the flag he had risked so much for that day at Fort Wagner. The following year he was discharged from the army for the disabilities of his wounds. William Carney never realized his dream of becoming a minister. Moving back to New Bedford he worked for several years as a mail carrier. After that he worked as a messenger in the Massachusetts State House. It was not unusual for acts of valor accomplished during the Civil War to go unrecognized for many years. More than half of the 1520 Medals of Honor awarded for heroism during that period were not awarded until 20 or more years after the war. On May 23, 1900 Sergeant William Harvey Carney was awarded his Nation's highest award, the
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Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit. Know how and when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Enroll in Red Cross water safety, first aid and CPR courses to learn how to respond to emergencies.

remember the following: If you are caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current. Once you are free, turn and swim toward shore. If you can't swim to the shore, float or tread water until you are free of the rip current and then head toward shore.

Ocean fun calls for special safety tips

Learn to swim, especially in the surf. Swim only at a lifeguard-protected beach, within the designated swimming area. Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards. Never swim alone. Be cautious at all times and check local weather conditions. Swim sober. Make sure to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Dont dive headfirst, protect your neck. Check for depth and obstructions before diving. Go in feet first the first time. Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures. Pay especially close attention to children and elderly persons when at the beach. Even in shallow water, wave action can cause a loss of footing. Keep a lookout for aquatic life. Water plants and animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave animals alone. Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore. Rip currents are responsible for many lives lost on our nations beaches every year, and for most of the rescues performed by lifeguards. For your safety, be aware of the danger of rip currents and

Ah, the beach - sunglasses, sunscreen, flip flops

Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. Drink plenty of water regularly, even if youre not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. Protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that will absorb at least 90 percent of UV sunlight. Wear foot protection. The sand can burn your feet and glass and other sharp objects can cut them. Watch for signs of heat stroke hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing. If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 9-1-1 and move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body by applying cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin (or misting it with water) and fanning the person. Watch for signs of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down. As the temperatures soar, more and more of us will take to the water for some summer fun. For more information on Red Cross swim courses, or on how to keep you and your loved ones safe this summer, visit www.redcross.org.

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generating opportunities are disappearing due to the recession, stringent FAA ground separation criteria, wetland development restrictions and other environmental restrictions. Significant funds, other than those generated on the Airport are the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) fund grants and the state Airport Safety and Maintenance Project grants. The State also contributes 5% to AIP projects. These grant monies do not come from the general taxpaying public but from aviation fuel and passenger taxes. Hence, those who actually use airports are the ones who help pay for them. These funds may be used for a variety of airport uses e.g. repair of runways, taxiways, aprons, airport roads, airfield lighting, utilities, navigation aids, weather reporting systems, safety and security equipment, and snow removal equipment. A good share of these grant monies are spent in the local communities. (In next month's Part 2, I will cover airport land, wildlife, noise and the public, importance of the airport and the future).

important subject to be covered, and I strongly suggest you take the exam. Pilots need to keep their paperwork in order. Make sure you are using the correct mission #'s and have the FRO on the sheet. The aircraft is being checked weekly so make sure your paperwork is in place. I will finish with saying how proud I am of all the work everyone is doing. Our squadron is growing. Our cadets and seniors are getting promoted at a good rate. All the staff members are putting in extra effort to gain these results. Keep up the good work, and let's keep moving forward. Enjoy the summer. Thank you, Thomas J. Lyons Major Civil Air Patrol

Factiod:
Most expensive: aircraft ever produced: B-2 Spirit mass produced rotor aircraft: V-22 Osprey U.S. fighter deployed: F-22 Raptor
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Factiod:
Pitts Special aircraft are known for their aerobatic abilities. In fact, in the United States, Pitts Special aircraft have won the most unlimited aerobatic competitions.

Source: http://www.aviationtrivia.info

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Service Cheverons

Service chevrons, commonly called "hash marks" or "service stripes," were established by George Washington to show completion of three years service. After the American Revolution, they fell into disuse and it wasn't until 1832 before the idea was reinstituted. They have been authorized in one form or another ever since. The Army uses one stripe for 3 years. The Navy and Marine Corps use one stripe for every 4 years. The Air Force has never used the Service stripe but instead uses a ribbon with clusters to designate longevity.

Purple Heart medal. This was not required, however, and some Army personnel elected to retain wound chevrons for wear on the military uniform instead of the Purple Heart. For those who were subsequently wounded in the Second World War, both the original wound chevrons and the Purple Heart medal were worn simultaneously. It is historically agreed that Army regulations did not permit wearing both the Purple Heart and the Wound Chevron at the same time; however, photographic evidence indicates that this was often done by veterans of both the First World War and Second World War.

Service Stripe

Did you know that the CAP used a service stripe for every 6 months of active duty?
Overseas Bars

Wound Cheverons

A Wound Chevron was a badge of the United States Army which was authorized for wear on an Army uniform between the years of 1918 and 1932. The Wound Chevron was displayed on the lower right cuff of a military uniform, and denoted wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force. The Wound Chevron was a replacement insignia for the short lived Army Wound Ribbon. In 1932, with the creation of the Purple Heart, Wound Chevrons were no longer awarded to Army personnel. A directive of the United States War Department permitted soldiers to exchange wound chevrons for the new

An Overseas Service Bar is a decoration of the United States Army which is displayed as an embroidered gold bar worn horizontally on the right sleeve of the U.S. Army Class A uniform. The original concept of an Overseas Bar began in the First World War with what was known as an Overseas Chevron. An Overseas Chevron was an inverted chevron patch worn on the lower left sleeve on the standard Army dress uniform. The Overseas Chevron was identical to the Wound Chevron which was worn on the opposite right sleeve. During World War II, the Overseas Chevron was redesignated as the Overseas Bar and the patch adopted its current design of a horizontal bar. For those who had performed overseas service in both the
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First and Second World Wars, the Overseas Bar and Chevron were worn simultaneously. By the time of the Vietnam War, the Overseas Service Bar had adopted its current name and the patch was now worn on the lower right sleeve, instead of the left. In the modern U.S. Army, an Overseas Service Bar is presented for serving 6 months overseas in a combat zone. Time spent overseas is cumulative, meaning one bar could be earned for two 3 month deployments. A service member may be presented multiple Overseas Service Bars in cases where several years were spent in an overseas combat zone. Multiple Overseas Service Bars are worn simultaneously, extending vertically on the sleeve of the uniform. The Overseas Service Bar is a separate decoration from the Overseas Service Ribbon, and regulations permit receiving both awards for the same period of service. In the modern military, the Wound Chevron is considered obsolete. The decoration is very similar to the Overseas Service Bar, which in World War I was worn on the left sleeve. U.S. Air Force chevrons trace their evolution from 1864 when the Secretary of War approved a request from Maj. William Nicodemus, the Army's chief signal officer, for a distinctive signal rank insignia. The names Signal Service and Signal Corps were used interchangeably during 1864-1891. In 1889, a simple sergeant's chevron cost 86 cents and a corporal's was 68 cents. The official lineage of today's Air Force began Aug. 1, 1907, when the U.S. Army Signal Corps formed an Aeronautical Division. The unit was upgraded to an Aviation Section by 1914, and in 1918,

the War Department separated the Aviation Section (air service) from the Signal Corps, making it a distinctive branch of service. With the creation of the Army Air Service, their device became the winged propeller. In 1926 the branch became the Army Air Corps, still retaining the winged propeller design in its chevron. Distinctive chevrons became cumbersome. Specific designs often depicted a trade skill and each branch required individual colors. For example, in 1919, the Medical Department had seven different chevrons that no other branch used. In 1903, a sergeant might have worn four different chevrons, depending upon which uniform he wore. The overwhelming problems of pay, grade, titles, and allowances caused Congress in 1920 to consolidate all ranks into seven pay grades. This broke the historic practice of authorizing each and every position and listing the pay of each job throughout the Army. The change drastically affected chevron design. Stopping the use of branch and specialty chevrons died hard despite the official War Department policy. Private manufacturers made old specialty designs with the new blue background prescribed for the new chevrons. Unauthorized chevrons were common and these improvised sleeve insignia were even sold in some post exchanges. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the War Department fought a losing battle against the specialty chevrons. The most prevalent of the unauthorized specialty chevrons were those worn by Army Air Corps members, with the winged propeller.

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In 1942, the CAP used the following chevrons for this enlisted members.

became "airmen" to distinguish them from "soldiers" or "sailors."

Current Cheverons

Early CAP Cheverons

Cadets only had four ranks in Dec 1943. Notice that the chevron as pointed up. Later they are pointed down. Then we transition to the Air Force Chevron style of today.
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Medal of Honor. Though by that time several other black Americans had already received the award for heroism during the Civil War and the Indian Campaigns, Sergeant Carney's action at Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863 was the first to merit the award. William Harvey Carney died at his home in New Bedford on December 9, 1908, and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery there. His final resting place bears a distinctive stone, one claimed by less than 3500 Americans. Engraved on the white marble is a gold image of the Medal of Honor, a tribute to a courageous soldier and the flag he loved so dearly.

Early Cadet Cheverons

The Air Force won its independence Sept. 18, 1947, as a full partner with the Army and the Navy when the National Security Act of 1947 became law. There was a time of transition following the new status given the Air Force. The chevrons retained the "Army look." Enlisted personnel were still "soldiers" until 1950, when they

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Factoid:
The Antonov An-2 Colt holds the Guinness World record for longest production run, most of any type of aircraft in the world. The Antonov An-2 Colt is the world's largest single engine biplane. It has short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities, using ailerons which can be lowered 20 degrees in conjunction with its flaps. The aircraft are used for paratroop transport, glider tug, utility transport, bomber and training. Production of the Antonov An-2 Colt started in 1947. We are told that it is still being produced by the Chinese State Asset Management Commission and Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze (Polish Aviation Works). The aircraft is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest production run of any aircraft in history.
Source: http://www.aviationtrivia.info

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browse the internet and watch the occasional YouTube video, the netbooks may suit your needs just fine. Both Lt. Parsons and myself have been known to bring netbooks into the squadron due to the convenience they offer over a full sized laptop. Here are a few of the netbooks on the market: Dell Mini 10, 10v and 12: http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segto pic.aspx/laptopmini?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn Prices on the Dells range from $299.00 to $450.00. ASUStek EEE PC: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/index.html EEE PCs range in price from $249.99 to $450.00. Acer Aspire One: http://us.acer.com/acerv2/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&chan gedAlts=&kcond48e.c2att101=1&CRC=2759084358 The Aspire One prices range from $299.99 to $500.00 As usual, if there are any questions, feel free to email me at wfrisbee@comcast.net!

Jun 2008 Squadron Stats

Cadets 9 1 35 1 0 Seniors 1 0 35 0 0 Promotions New Members Current Membership Awards ES Quals

0 Mission callouts, 0 Missions, 0 Finds

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Used cell phones to recycle into calling cards for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. See Captain Buck if you have a phone or want more information.

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Fund raising ideas. The best ideas include someone willing to run the fundraiser. All fundraisers must comply with all local, state, federal laws and the regulations of the Civil Air Patrol. Anyone with an idea, best or other wise should contact Major Thomas Lyons any Wednesday night at the squadron HQ. You can also reply to the Eagle eye, and we will see to it that your idea gets to the Major

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INDEX
Advertizing, 51 Aerospace Education, 4 Aerospace Education Current Event, 4 Airport, 7 Cadet of the Month, 1 Commanders Message, 2 Communications, 3 DCS Message, 2 Deadlines, 12, 16 ES Officer, 3 ES Training, 3 Health Services, 8 Heat, 8 IG, 6 Information Technology, 13, 14 NER Academy, 12 PAO, 11, 12, 13 Parades, 12 PDO, 10 Promotions, 1 Reports Due, 11 Ribbons, 10 Safety, 5 Service Members, 16 Stats, 50 Web Places, 16

Welcome New Members Cadets

Cashman, Emily

Seniors
None

Squadron Calendar
Night 15 July 09 22 July09 29 July 09 5 Aug 09 12 Aug 09 Uniform BDU Blues Civvies Blues BDU Cadets PT, Leadership Training Leadership Lab, Boards Commanders Night Out AE, Debriefing Testing, PT, Moral Leadership Seniors ES GTM3 TBD Staff Meeting ES GTM3 All

Safety Briefing

Special Events
Date OIC 19 July 2009 Mt Wachusett Squadron 26 July 2009 Capt Dave Newman 16-23 August 2009 Major Carter 19 September 2009 Major Lyons 12 September 2009 MAWG 31 December 2009 Major Carter Beverly Composite Squadron Headquarters Beverly Municipal Airport Event SAREX Worcester Regional Airport BCUT-ACUT Class at Pilgrim Squadron 10 AM 4PM Encampment 2nd Annual WWII Hanger Dance CAP/USCG Aux Joint Training Northhampton MA 2010 Cadet National Activities Paperwork Deadline 56 L.P. Henderson Rd 978-921-5454 Beverly, Ma. 01915 http://bvycap.homesite.net

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