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Edition # 4 1 Oct.

2008

Monroe in Combined Detroit Exercise


Michigan Wing recently joined in a full scale disaster exercise involving the City of Detroit and 8 neighboring counties. In all 90 emergency service agencies participated in the exercise. A realistic addition to the event included explosions, smoke, and even a controlled burn at emergency sites. Local media of all types were invited to the scene to witness and report on incident activity, to make the public aware of the event, and to still any panic in the area. The two day event kicked off with the United States Coast Guard reporting a simulated major oil spill of 200,000 gallons of oil into the Rouge River. A faulty valve was reported as the reason for the spill. An oil spill of this size would flow to the Detroit River and then broaden to the Canadian Border. For that reason a joint plan between the two countries would be invoked called CANUSLAK. CAP participation in this event was photographic, views of the oil spill, its movement, the containment efforts, and effects on surrounding land area were tasked. CAP set up Mission Base at the Emergency Command Center while air crews were based at Selfridge ANGB. Day Two of the exercise began with simulated acts of terrorism at two locations in the City of Detroit. These included set explosions at the Detroit Water and Sewage Plant and the Marathon Petroleum Refinery. A chlorines gas plume from the Water/Sewer plant would entail mass decontamination, evacuations, sheltering, and health issues. Article Continued on Page 4

Monroe Composite Squadron

MI-063 Welcomes Chaplain !


The Monroe Squadron just continues each quarter to achieve new first time events for the squadron. Our hard work and dedication resulted in our first aircraft and then a corporate van. Now over a year long search that started with letters to the Monroe Council of Churches, included visits by interested parsons, had members asking their personal cleric has finally resulted in our squadrons first Chaplain. C/CMSgt Ryan Graczyk efforts has secured Reverend Bruce Crabtree Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church as our Chaplain. Welcome Chaplain Crabtree ! An interesting point is our new Chaplain is a former CAP Cadet. He also served in the USAF. What a perfect match!

In This Issue
Pg1) Monroe in Exercise Pg1) Monroes Chaplain Pg2) Commanders Letter Pg2) Lt Jondro Receives Award Pg 3) Cadet Page Pg 4) Squadron News Pg 5) The Arnold Wing Pg 6) Squadron News Pg 7) Squadron News Pg 8) Squadron News Pg 9) Wing Schedules Pg 10) Picture Page

Squadron Articles

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From The Squadron Commander Lt Col Mark Woodruff


As of this writing our airplane is secure in its hanger with over 150 flight hours on it since it was delivered in late June. Our van is parked in the back room of the squadron headquarters with a few hundred more miles on it since delivery on September 14th. I do not think we will have any trouble putting the required time and miles on each vehicle this year. And that brings me to my next point. Is your cadet getting bored with the same program each week? We have mant ideas and suggestions for Cadet activities and outings. Some are local and some require travel and we are lacking resources. In an effort to provide your cadet with a better we need your help. Recently CAP regulations have changed to allow the forming of Booster Clubs or Support Groups . These changes allow the parents to become more involved in the squadron activities and outings. We need parents, friends, etc. that would be called on occasionally to help support the cadets. As a Unit Commander, I cannot be part of this group and need a person or persons to get this group started. At this point I am not looking for someone to lead the group. I am looking for a Startup Committee. Anyone that could assist in this committee please contact me at: mwoodruff@miwg.cap.gov . I know you are busy but so are my Officers and Staff. Please help us make the squadrons Cadet Program better than it has ever been!

1Lt Jay Jondro Receives National PAO Award


Our Squadron PAO, 1Lt Jay Jondro, has completed a sweep of Wing, Regional, and a National Award for his efforts in Public Affairs. The Wing Public Affairs Officer of the Year started off locally as Squadron Commander Lt Col Mark Woodruff nominated Lt Jondro for the award. Support for this effort came from Wing PAO Captain Mike Sandstrom. Not knowing he was awarded Wing PAO Lt Jondro was nominated and honored with Region PAO of the Year. This nomination automatically placed him in the running for National PAO of the year. At this time he was informed of his Wing and Region honors and asked to submit 3 examples of his public affairs work to be judged for the National Maj Howell Balsem PAO Awards. Lt Jondro submitted 2 samples of our squadron newsletter, the River Raisin flood story with aerial pictures, and the Aerospace Education Day promotion plan. The River Raisin flood pictures were given to all area emergency service providers as well as every governmental agency on the river in Monroe County. The picture disk was posted on the local papers web site in its entirety. Lt Jondro was informed by National Commander Major General Amy Courter that he did not win the national PAO award but received her gratitude for his hard work. Shortly there after he was notified he had won a National Balsem Award for Event Promotion and Crisis Management Lt Jondro was presented this award by Wing Commander Colonel Michael Saile at Operation Wolverine Lt Jondro currently serves MI-063 and Group 705 as PAO, and this summer was named Wing Assistant PAO. Also this summer he was certified by the Wing PAO as a Mission Information Officer. Recently Lt. Jondro represented the Wing as PAO at the USCG and the City of Detroit emergency training events.

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The Cadets Page


Cadets Attend Great Lakes Regional EncampThe Great Lakes RegionNorth Encampment drew 219 Civil Air Patrol members from Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. The site for the Encampment was the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Senior members do monitor this event but the Cadets have a complete command staff ranging from a Basic Cadet Airman up to a Cadet Colonel. The week long event is for all who wish dedicate themselves to honing their CAP skills. Cadet CAP activities include glider and powered orientation flights in CAP aircraft. Daily classroom instruction from CAP officers as well as active duty and retired USAF personnel. This training centered on Aerospace, Leadership, and various Military subjects. Daily uniform and barracks inspections insured CAP regulations were properly maintained. After the discipline items the fun stuff was added. Cadets would learn to climb a 40 rock wall, repel off two 40 towers, not only see a weapons demonstration by the base Security Forces but actually fire (with blanks) automatic machine guns, tour a C-130 from the 152cnd Airlift Wing from the Nevada Air National Guard. In addition some unexpected visitors came in the form of a C-17 and a pair of F-16s that made multiple touch-and-goes and low-altitude fly-bys over the base. Monroe Cadets that attended this event including their staff positions were: C/MSgt Joshua Bolla (Delta Flight Sergeant), C/CMSgt Ryan Graczyk (Air Operations), and C/Maj Spencer Stevenson (Support Flight Commander). All of these cadets had attend encampment before this season, they enjoyed this years event, and plan to return next season. In annual training exercise each year attracts local TV and newspaper media coverage which promotes CAP to the public.

C/CMSgt Camille Walters Earns Blue Beret


C/CMSgt Camille Walters was awarded her National Cadet Special Activity Blue Beret at Wittman Airport in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The NBB is a two week intensive Emergency Services training program for CAP cadets. All participants lived in an encampment environment where part of the experience is learning to live and work with cadets from all over the country. In all 128 exemplary cadets from 38 Wings were approved for the NBB program. C/CMSgt Walters was one of two cadets from Michigan. There were 18 female cadets in attendance. The day schedule is long starting at 05:45 hrs each day. The work schedule rotates from KP duty to air tower opportunities. The training is intense but what an honor when the 2 week schedule is complete. C/CMSgt Walters is the first cadet from our squadron to earn this honor in over a decade. The last person to achieve this was then cadet 1Lt Nathan Harmon.

Operation Wolverine
The Adrian Composite Squadron hosted Operation Wolverine this season. The weather did not cooperate for the entire week end. The remnants of Hurricane Ike caused severe rain and wind and grounded all air ops. Even ground teams were effected searching in the rain and mud. The conditions was so intense the cadets tents were uprooted or flooded. They were moved into airport facilities from the remainder of the weekend. The exercise continued and was deemed a success with an asterisk. The cadet turn out was very poor compared to past events. Operation Wolverine will be run in April next season. Hopefully the new date will free up more cadets to attend.

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Combined Detroit Exercise


Continued from Page 1 : The American Red Cross set up shelter areas and over 60 hospitals were involved in the region. The explosion at the refinery was designed to test all responding agencies to the maximum. Moments after the explosion yet another oil slick was reported in the Detroit River. For this days mission CAP was asked to set up Mission Base at the Detroit Emergency Management Center, and in the Joint Information Center. CAP Air Crews once again filled the air with photo sorties that would be tasked in this type of crisis. Hours after take off the results of CAP aerial photos began to appear on the large monitor screens located all over the command center. The photos were the labeled via the new CAP photographic program and included our corporation logo, and a pertinent information window. This cataloging left no doubt as to whom was responsible for the pictures. The Pictures drew immediate and positive response from all and many new contacts were made for future proceedings. The Monroe squadron photos actually helped plan and stage the two day event. A Monroe crew flew in the GA-8 to take pictures of the refinery as tasked by the by the US National Guard. Monroe members who participated in the exercise were Capt John Dauer and 1Lt Carl Sweeney (Air Crew), 1Lt Nathan Harmon (Information Technology), and 1Lt Jay Jondro (PAO stationed at JIC).

MI-063 SAR Float Returns to Monroe County Fair Parade


Yes, the Monroe Composite Squadron made a return appearance to the Monroe County Fair Parade but it was far from the same old, same old. First, the float itself continues to evolve and improve. This is mainly due to the artistic abilities of 2Lt Doug Thoma. In the past two parades we have used flags to cover the front and rear panels of the float. The wind has caught these flags and flipped them over leaving the panels seemingly bare. Also after the Memorial Day Parade & Service our squadron flag mysteriously disappeared. It then without explanation reappeared at the airport FBO after a newspaper add requested its return. The front panel now boast a full size Wing with a CAP crest above it. (See back page for picture) The most dramatic change was the senior participation in the parade. To give the Monroe area population a positive visual of CAP, members dressed in Emergency Services BDUs or Flight Suits and interacted with the crowd. The interaction came as members passed out red, white, and blue Styrofoam miniature jet airplanes to the children in the crowd. These aircraft were purchased via the personal donations of squadron members and brought a surprisingly positive reaction. In an after action meeting we critiqued our efforts and plans for future parades were discussed. If we hand out airplanes again we need many more, and 2Lt Thoma already has plans for the back panel. If you havent joined in yet you are missing an enjoyable experience ! See Pictures on Page 10

Monroe Squadron Receives Van


Although there are many benefits to living in the lowest corner of southeast Michigan traveling to CAP events is not one of them. No matter what the event it is usually involves Monroe members car pooling in one of our private vehicles to it. Seemingly countless trips have been made to Willow Run Airport, Rapid Response meetings, Group Meetings, training mission, Cadet events and so on and so forth. Wing has seen fit to rewarded our squadrons work ethic with our own van! The van is a Dodge and is in very nice condition! In its first week the van it has been used in Operation Wolverine, The USCG event based at Selfridge ANGB, the City of Detroit Emergency Management event, and our Squadron After Mission Diner. If you wish to get a Wing drivers license please check with Admin. for proper form. Please also inquire about expected management of the van while its your responsibility.

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The U. S. Air Force Hap Arnold Wing


We all have been permitted to wear this symbol, we all know a portion of it is the chosen emblem of the USAF, BUT do you really know what it represents ? If you assumed...Humm, a Wing..the Air Force Flies...that must be it then check out this information from the USAF web site. The U.S. Air Force symbol honors the heritage of our past and represents the promise of our future. It retains the past heritage --the Hap Arnold wings and star with circle--modernizes them to reflect our air and space force of today. The symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings represent the stripes of our strength--the enlisted of our force. They are drawn with great angularity to emphasize our swiftness and power, and they are divided into six sections which represent our distinctive capabilities--air and space superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information superiority combat support. In the lower half are a sphere, a star, and three diamonds. The sphere within the star represents the globe. It reminds us of our obligation to secure our nations freedom with Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. The globe also reminds us of our challenge as expeditionary force to respond rapidly to crises and to provide decisive Aerospace power world wide. The area surrounding the sphere takes the shape of a star. The star has many meanings. Its five points represent the components of our Total Force and family--our Active Duty, civilians, Guard, Reserve, and retirees. The star symbolizes space as the high ground of our nations air and space force. The rallying symbol in all our wars, also represents our officers corps, central to our combat leadership. The star is framed with three diamonds, which represent our core values--integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The elements come together to form one symbol that presents two powerful images--at once it is an Eagle, the emblem of our nation and a medal, representing valor in service to our nation.

Squadron Member Assists at Traffic Accident.


2Lt Mike Krauss publicly displayed his CAPablities when he assisted at the scene of a traffic accident in LaSalle Township. Lt Krauss immediately checked the physical condition of those involved in the accident, and made sure 911 was contacted. He then directed traffic until the emergency response teams arrived. First on the scene was the LaSalle Fire Chief whom Lt Krauss informed of his membership in Civil Air Patrol. The fire chief requested Lt Krauss to stay at the scene and continue directing traffic until additional help arrived.. When additional help arrived Lt Krauss was released from his duties. Nice Job Mike !
Captain America I dont think so Mike .. The A stands for Admin.

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Monroe Squadron Works Information


tions. Members wore different styles of CAP uniforms to gather the visitors attention. All members present answered questions about Civil Air Patrol and our all services . Senior members who participated included Administration Officer 2Lt Mike Krauss, Communication Officer 1Lt George Low, Testing Officer 2Lt Nick Roberty, _______ _______ 1Lt Carl Sweeney, Squadron Historian 2Lt Doug Thoma, and Aerospace Education Officer 1Lt Jeff Walters. Cadet members included C/CMSgt Ryan Graczyk, David Lawrence, Gordon Magoon Kevin Perfetti, C/Maj Spencer Stevenson, C.MSgt Camille Walters, Raymond McQueen.

Congratulations to: 1Lt George Low on your promotion ! Lt Col Mark Woodruff & 1Lt Jay Jondro on Passing the Archer Exam !

Both cadets and senior members of the squadron joined together at the new Monroe Bank & Trust Expo Center at the Monroe County Fair Grounds for the banks anniversary and open house ceremony. The CAP area featured national brochures, recent squadron pictures, and power point presenta-

Squadron to Assist Monroe County Salvation Army


For months now the our squadron has been trying to come up with a plan to financially help the local division of the Salvation Army. The Army has realized nation wide economic woes from all the weather related emergencies this past few years. Lt Col Woodruff even offered a free new squadron hat for the best fund raising idea. After much brain storming the squadron agreed to a street solicitation sale. Contact was first made with Major Michael Thomas of the S.A. to fill him in on the plan and secure their permission. The Army was going supply an informational pamphlet that we would pass out when we received a donation. Permits were filled and presented to the City of Monroe and Frenchtown Charter Township. It seemed that we were all set to go on Saturday Oct 11th. Then a major wrinkle was discovered by Jim Alban the Armies Director of Development. He wrote: On behalf of the Salvation Army of Monroe County I would like to thank the Civil Air Patrol (Monroe Squadron) for your most generous offer of conducting a fund raising Street Sale event with our organization receiving the funds that are generated. In regard to the date of this event we must recognize that as a United Way agency we are not allowed to directly or indirectly be involved with any type of fund raising event such as this from Sept. 15th through and including November15th. There was more but the squadron has tabled this event until a spring date can be agreed to by the membership at a meeting.

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Monroe Squadron Shares in First After Mission Season Dinner


Monroe Senior Members gathered together at the Lone Star restaurant in Dundee for a first annual After Mission Season dinner. The idea of the evening was for members and their significant others to share in an evening of conversation and pleasantries after the hectic summer mission season. The season takes it toll on all of us, what a nice way to officially wind down. Of course a few stories of the season did crop up. Thanks to 2Lt Krauss for making the arrangements for the evening. Our next scheduled dinner will be in early December to celebrate the Holiday Season kickoff. We are currently solidifying reservations and dinner details. Complete information will follow via e-mail. Please make plans to attend, last years dinner was very pleasant.

Habitat for Humanity Donates CD Player to Squadron In recent weeks the possibility of an official opening flag ceremony has been discussed by the squadrons command staff. The Cadets have long requested that the seniors join in this ceremony. With the return of 1Lt Walters from Florida he has shared his experiences of a combined opening ceremony. Lt Col Woodruff is reviewing all ideas until a policy is started. The ceremony could now include the National Anthem with the donation of a CD player from Habitat for Humanity. HH is a drop off point for used electronics and Lt Jondro secured the donation.

Unit Personnel 2008


Command Commander Deputy Com. Seniors Deputy Com. Cadets Historian Safety Aerospace Education Cadet Programs Cadet Development Cadet Leadership Cadet Activities Communications Finance Logistics Supply Logistics Management Information Management Information Web Master WMU Coordinator Public Affairs Operations Operation Emergency Services Search and Rescue Alerting Flight Release Aircraft Maintenance SAR/DR Mission Pilot Professional Development Programs Test Control CC CDS CDC HI SE ET CPP CPL CPS DOK FM LGS LG MIS WMM WMUC PA DO DOS DOSS DOSA DOOR LGMA DOVS ETS ETST Lt Col Mark Woodruff 1 Lt Jay Jondro Sr. 1Lt Jeff Walters 2d Lt Doug Thoma 1 Lt Greg Lane Capt John Dauer 1 Lt Nathan Harmon 1 Lt Nathan Harmon 2d Lt George Low 1 Lt Nathan Harmon 1 Lt Nicholas Roberty 1 Lt Philip Howard 1 Lt Nathan Harmon 1 Lt Nathan Harmon Lt Col Mark Woodruff 1 Lt Jay Jondro 1 Lt Greg Lane Capt. John Dauer 1 Lt Carl Sweeney Lt Col. Mark Woodruff Lt Col Mark Woodruff 1 Lt Carl Sweeney 1 Lt Carl Sweeney 1 Lt Greg Lane 1 Lt Nick Roberty

To those who need additional squadron patches, the order HAS arrived. The patches are ready for your purchase!

The New Squadron Hats Are IN


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hats are in

and ready for your purchase. Cost of hats are $15.00 for seniors, $12.00 for cadets. Please see Lt Harman to purchase your new hats.

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2Lt Nick Roberty Purchases Cadet Parade Attire


2Lt Roberty is on a personal mission to improve the cadets corp. appearance with new parade equipment. He personally has made trips to surplus suppliers, and purchased this equipment out of his own pocket. Items like white gloves, and belts are now available for cadet use.. Those cadets interested in joining in to make up a Cadet Color Guard should first get approval from your Cadet Commander and then see Lt Roberty for equipment. Thank You Lt Roberty for your efforts to make a Cadets Color Corp that should be the most impressive in town !

Squadron Historian In Search of our Start


2Lt Doug Thoma, our Squadron Historian, has been doing research with past members of our squadron about our activation and early squadron history. His study will be added to our new web page when completed. We are lucky to currently have in our squadron 2 members from those beginnings, Lieutenants Thoma and Roberty were cadets in the early 1950s . Then they both served active duty in the USAF. See Additional Pictures on Page 10 Lt Thoma as a cadet in 1952

CAPs Apron Lady Shares Her Invention


Anyone who has ever worked a SAR/DR or have been to a Wing Conference has had to notice Lt Col Lucille Price. She might be slight in stature (approximately 5 tall ) but has accomplished many things in CAP. In fact she maintains an Incident Commander rating. The Lt Col had an interesting problem and as always found a way to work her way through it. Her husband is over 6 tall and when they would share kitchen time together the difference in height made an apron selection very difficult. Col Price invented an adjustable tie system that allows for one apron size to fit all. She obviously makes these in many different styles and colors as shown in the picture above. The sampling above is just a small portion of her work. She also makes a child version of the apron. If you are interested the visit her web site at www.funnyfarmorganicproduce.com and then Apron Lady or see Lt Col Woodruff for more details.

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Wing Schedule Oct.- Dec 2008


Oct. 2008
Sun Sat/Sun Mon 5 18/19 20 The Oakland ICS 400 MI Group 705

Willow Run

Nov. 2008
Sat Sat /Sun Sat/Sun Mon Fri/Sat/Sun 1 1/2 8/9 17 21/22/23 Academic Bowl Personnel SLS MI Group 705 Cadet Conference

Selfridge ANGB Willow Run Mt Pleasant

Dec. 2008
Sat. Mon 13 22 Wreathes Across America MI Group 705 Monroe Willow Run

Hey Monroe, Dont Forget ..


Have you checked out our NEW web site yet ? Lt Harman has a great start but we need everyone's input and effort to make this site excellent. If you have an idea to improve the site, Please Share It. * Remember there is a Section Head meeting the first Thursday evening of the month. Make sure your report is complete and ready to share with your fellow members. * Is your Self Inspection report complete and ready. Our squadron will be visited this year so lets work to maintain our high ranking! * Now is the time to plan for the winter training season. Everyone who needs additional training (and who doesnt) should prepare a list of those items you personally want to study. Lets help each other to attain new heights. * Do you have a friend or acquaintance who might be interested in CAP ? Have you asked them to check us out ? They certainly wont visit if you dont ask them to come to a meeting.

Picture Page
Members Pass Out Jet Aircraft

Monroe County Fair Parade

CAP at Selfridge ANGB

Pictures From 1952

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