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Squadron Commander

Lt Col Ilana Mor

BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRON: GA 129

www.ga129.org

March

Edition

Integrity Volunteer Service Excellence Respect

Semper

Vigilans

February definitely began on a positive note with two

Milestone Awards Ceremonies. On Thursday evening, 5 February,

C/SSgt Ashley Goins received her Wright Brothers Award and C/2Lt

Ryan Drawver received his General Billy Mitchell Award. As a special

treat, Colonel Brent Bracewell shared his thoughts about how to become

an outstanding leader by understanding how to successfully work with

others in order to achieve goals. Last, but definitely not least, was a

presentation by Captain Don Schumacher about how to plan for a future

after High School in a military Academy. There is no doubt that people

who wish to achieve success know how to set meaningful goals early in

life. SMART goal setting is the secret to outstanding results.

On Saturday, 7 February, there was a workday at the

Squadron which was extremely productive. Special thanks to Major Ed

Hotchkiss, Lt Col Jim Card, SM James Parker, and SM Robert Tommie

for all the work they invested in order to create a working

Communications Room at the Squadron. In addition to replacing an

ineffective base unit, an antennae was secured which now allows

GA129 to participate in the weekly CAP net. While work on the Comm

Room was happening, 2Lt John DiCara and Mrs. Tommie worked with

Cadets to organize the uniform shed as well as all of the chevrons,

ribbons, patches, and ribbon holders. Last, but not least, as all of this

was taking place, there was a meeting with the Staff who are involved in

the creation of the 6-8 March Leadership Weekend at Catoosa.

On Monday, 9 February, there was Professional Development

Instruction for PDOs. Many thanks to Chaplain Whitworth who came

to the Squadron to help our Professional Development Instructors

further their understanding of Level I in the Senior Member path of

progression.

On Saturday, 14 February, GAWG Inspector Generals

came to the Squadron for a Squadron SUI. We have not received the

results yet, but hopefully we passed the inspection successfully.

While many from Group I were at Frostbite, members of

GA129 battled the weather, and the Squadron Leadership Day which

was scheduled for Saturday the 21st was cancelled. Hopefully the

Glider Flights scheduled for the 28th will not be affected.


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CONGRATULATIONS C/2LT RYAN DRAWVER AND C/SSGT ASHLEY GOINS


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The most challenging, the most rewarding, and the best job in CAP —

THE POSITION OF SQUADRON COMMANDER

By Lt Col Philip F. Bowden

Former Commander PTC-FF Comp SQ GA-116

It was quite a surprise to me, and not just a little alarming, when the Squadron Senior Members asked me to meet wit

them. It was in December 1980, and I had been a senior member of the Atlanta Composite Squadron 2 only since Ma

just seven months. At that time, my duty assignment was Aerospace Education Officer so I wondered what I had don

to be called on the carpet .

When I arrived, the senior staff was crowded into the Squadron Commander ’s office with the exception of th

Commander who was not there. The United States Air Force Reserve Assistance Officer (RAO), Major Gerald “Jerry

Boe, spoke for the group. He turned to me and asked “Will you accept Squadron Command?” I was certain that I ha

not heard correctly. “You want me to...be...the…?” was all I could say. “Yes,” he said. “We want you to be our ne

Squadron Commander.” After catching my breath and not knowing any better, I accepted the position. That was th

start of the grandest adventure and best job I’ve ever had in my whole life!

There is no doubt that I would have fallen on my face without the support of a great senior staff. To be very honest,

was totally unprepared for the position. Fortunately, I had the most outstanding Cadet Commander in the Civil A

Patrol. His name was Cadet Eric A. Boe, and he later became an Air Force test pilot, a Colonel, and a NASA Astronau

who piloted two Space Shuttle Missions, STS-126 and STS-133.

Even at the age of sixteen, Eric knew more about leadership than I ever did and was generous with his advice. He ha

attended the Air Force “Paras” School at Kirtland AFB, and even gave me lessons in rappelling. At one time, he gle

fully assisted me over a cliff on Mt. Yonah in North Georgia. As I stood on the edge of the chasm, I must admit th

for a brief moment I reviewed in my mind if there were any problems unresolved between Eric Boe before I let m

grinning Cadet Commander help me over the edge. What an experience!!!! Wheee! Can we do it again?

During the summer of 1981, the GAWG Type A Encampment was held at Ft. Benning, GA. We were billeted in o

wooden barracks on a bluff which overlooked the airfield where the Army paratroopers boarded Air Force planes fo jump training. It was a marvelous Encampment for Cadets and Senior Members alike. All of us were given th

opportunity to get lifted to the top of the 250 foot jump tower in a “ buddy seat” which is something like a woode

swing. The experience was very thrilling for all. At the Encampment, we ate our meals in the “Follow Me” Arm

mess hall, which I enjoyed. It took me back to my years as an enlisted man in the Army. To top off the Encampmen

we were treated to a Ranger Demonstration which included hand -to-hand combat, knife fighting, rappelling, and th

“slide for life” which is very gutsy!

In April 1982, the annual National Aerospace Education Conference was held in Atlanta. My Squadron, the Atlan

Composite Squadron 2, was tasked with providing drivers for the VIP ’s who were flying into the Atlanta Hartsfie

Airport, and were also asked to assist in other ways at the conference. Among the people I got to meet and even ta

with were General Charles “Chuck ” Yeager, Scott Crossfield, and Dr. Paul Garber who was the Director Emeritus o

the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. I asked Dr. Garber how he became interested in aviation. He sai“My interest began when I was ten years old, and I was watching the Wright Brothers fly! ” At the Conference, I als

got to meet Luftwaffe Herr Generalluetnant Adolph Galland, Commander of WWII Germany’s first jet figh

(ME-262) Wing.

I will have to admit that in my thirty-five years in CAP service, my years as a Squadron Commander were the mo

challenging and the most rewarding. In my opinion, it was—and still is—the best job in CAP!


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Change of Command

Passing the guidon from Capt Bob Haver (L

to (then) Lt Philip F. Bowden

5 May 2011

Colonel/Astronaut Eric Boe visited

PTC-FF Comp. Squadron in Peachtree City

From L to R: Colonel Brent Bracewell, Lt Col Ilana Mor, and Lt Col Phil Bowden

At a CAP Leadership Weekend at the Catoosa National Guard Training Facility


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Ga129 CHARLIE FLIGHT IN DALTON

With 2Lt Eric Rochelle

February was a big month for Charlie Flight in Dalton. We recognized our first-ever Cadet of the Month, C/AIC Jac

White. We also brought in two new CAP members, and had several visitors to our Flight. As a special treat, our gu

speaker was Marty Randall, a former Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot. He came to talk about aviation careers and whit was like to fly in combat in Bosnia and Afghanistan.

On Saturday, 28 February, GA129 Cadets from Cartersville and Dalton had a great time flying in gliders in War

Springs. Participants from Dalton included Cadets John Beason, Daniel Bennett, Hunter Olson, and Jacob Whi

Participants from Cartersville included Ashley Goins, Katie Goins, Austin Price, Pearson Pruitt, and Dakota Tomm

Pilots Lt Kevin Thiem and Lt Ken White added to the enjoyment by providing powered flights, and Senior Membe

Melgarejo and Taylor accompanied Capt Palafox and Lt Rochelle to provide transportation and adult supervision for th

event.

In March, we all look forward to ground team training, as well as exceptional leadership training at the Leadersh

Weekend at Catoosa on 6 — 8 March.


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GLIDER FLIGHTS IN WARM SPRINGS


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THURSDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

DATE ACTIVITY ACTIVITY

5 March Safety Briefing PT

12 March ES Training Leadership

19 March Aerospace Ed Sr Member Mtg

26 March SAFETY DOWN DAY

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PRIL


2 April Cadet Staff

Meeting

Character

Development

DDR

9 April Safety Briefing PT

16 April Aerospace Ed Sr Member Mtg

23 April ES Training Leadership

30 April Cadet Staff

Meeting

Character

Development

DDR

M Y


7 May Safety Briefing PT

14 May ES Training Leadership

21 May Aerospace Ed Sr Member Mtg

28 May Cadet Staff

Meeting

Character

Development

DDR


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HAPPENINGS...MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MARCH

6—8 March Leadership Weekend @ Catoosa

10 March United Way Luncheon

11 March CAP Day @ the Capitol

14 March GAWG Comm Exercise

20—22 March Group I SAREX

Mission Base @ Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron

IC—Lt Col Tom Berg

26 March Safety Down Day @ the Squadron

APRIL

10—12 April GAWG Conference @ Stone Mountain

25 April Cadet Leadership Day

MAY

9—10 May Paulding Air Show

JULY

19—25 July GAWG Encampment


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INTERESTING

and PATRIOTIC

PERSPECTIVE

The Pledge of Allegiance from the Red Skelton Hour— January 14, 1969

“I remember this one teacher. To me, he was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time. He h

such wisdom. We were all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and he walked over. Mr. Lasswell w

his name. He said: I’ve been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance

semester, and it seems it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to expla

to you the meaning of each word.”

I —me, an individual, a committee of one

Pledge —dedicate all my worldly goods to give without self - pity

Allegiance —my love and my devotion

To the Flag —Our standard, Old Glory, is a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is resp

because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job.

Of the United —that means we have all come together

States —We are Individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individu

communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united

a common purpose, and that’s love for country.

Of America,

And to the Republic for which it stands —It is a state in which sovereign is invested in representativ

chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people, and it’s from the people to t

leaders, not from the leaders to the people.

One nation —meaning, so blessed by God

Indivisible —Incapable of being divided

With liberty —which is freedom and the right of power to live one’s own life without threats or fear

some sort of retaliation.

And Justice —the principal or quality of dealing fairly with others

For all —which means it’s as much your country as it is mine

“Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been add

to The Pledge of Allegiance— under God . Wouldn’t it be a pity if someone said, That’s a prayer, a

that would be eliminated from our schools too.


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CIVIL AIR PATROL —UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization

put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol w

born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer memb

answered America’s call to national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical warti

missions.

Today, the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is a nonpro

organization with 59,000 members nationwide who operate a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its A

Force auxiliary role, performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missio

as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. CAP is credited by the AFRCC with saving

average of 70 lives annually.

CAP’s unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief, and drug interdicti

missions at the request of federal, state, and local agencies. CAP members play a leading role

aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating

the CAP Cadet programs.

After WWII, on 1 July 1946, President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 which incorporated Ci

Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. On 26 May 1948, Congress passed Public Law 5

which permanently established the Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force.

In 2011, CAP received the World Peace Prize and has been performing missions for America for ov

72 years. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor, a

teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.

If you wish to submit an article

for the Flying Eagles,

Please give the article to Lt Col Mor

Or

E-mail the article to [email protected].

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To be sure that the article arrived.

Original paintings, drawings, and writings

of Dr. Ilana Mor

remain the property of the artist.

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