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Welcome to Camp Ripley!Our Cadet Commander:Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Brian Anderson
welcomes all cadets and
staff to the 2007
Minnesota Wing Cadet
Encampment at Camp
Ripley. "This will be one
of the most interesting
and rewarding events in
your cadet career," said Anderson.
He joined the Civil Air Patrol in December
2001 and attended his first encampment at Grand
Forks Air Force Base in 2002. At the 6th CTG in
2004 he was a flight commander and received the
Command Staff Award.
At his home unit, the 130th Composite
Squadron in Lakeville, he has served as flight
sergeant, flight commander, first sergeant, as well
as cadet commander. He has also served on the
Cadet Advisory Council at the wing, regional and
national levels.
C/Lt Col Anderson is currently a student at theUniversity of North Dakota, where he is a
contracted cadet in Army ROTC - HelicopterFlight Training Program. He wishes you the best
of luck in this years encampment, and had this to
say to basics, Work as a team, and listen to your
staff, which is there to help you. Also, try your
best at every event. If you dont put forth your besteffort you let yourself and your team down. There
have been many people that have passed
encampment before you, stick with it and youll
make it too!"
Welcome from the EncampmentCommander
Major Conrad Peterson is this years
Encampment Commander. The encampment is
one of the most challenging things that you are
going to be doing in your early Civil Air Patrol
career, he said. As you progress through the
Civil Air Patrol program, the things that you can
do at encampment become more and more
exciting. Youre actually going to run the
encampment!
What You Will Learn This Week Precise drill
The importance of teamwork
Self-discipline
Time management skills
Interpersonal relation skills
And more.
Arrival of In-Flight CadetsIn-processing started today at 1100 and ran until
1300. Cadets lined up outside building 7-1 where
they found out what flight they had been assigned
to. They reported any medications they take to the
medical staff before the Standards/Evaluation
Team inspected each cadets luggage for any
contraband. The Stand/Eval Team is responsiblefor supervising and executing the inspections
during encampment. They set measurable
standards for the cadets uniforms, bunks, and
barracks area. They ensure that the basics work as
a true team with their staff members and with each
other. Following room inspection, the cadets were
turned over to a Tactical Officer (TAC), a senior
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9th MN Wing Encampment, June 23, 2007
member that assists each cadet in balancing and
integrating the requirements of the physical,
military, academic, and moral-ethical programs
and aspects of encampment.
Encampment factsThe Minnesota Wing has been running cadet
encampments since the 1950s. Over the years they
have been modified and adapted to meet the needs
of our wing and its cadets. Nearly 1,000 cadets
have participated since 1999.
Minneapolis Star Tribune visitsencampmentJeff Thompson a photo/journalist with the StarTribune spent Saturday, June 23 at Camp Ripley
learning about encampment as part of a story hes
working on. Ive never had more people call me
sir in my life! Thompson said. His plan is to
visit the encampment again during the week, and
he hopes to publish the story in a few weeks.
Well try to let you know the actual date of
publication as soon as we can.
Forecast for Sunday, June 24Sunny with a high of 90 degrees. Winds S/SE
at 5 to 15 miles per hour.
MED Tips Drink a lot of water. You must drink at least
two canteens worth each day. Yellow urine
indicates that you are dehydrated; urine should
be clear. If you are thirsty, its too late!
Do not drink any soda, coffee, or tea.
Do not lock your knees
Use plenty of sunscreen. Reapply it
frequently.
Tomorrows menu is:
Breakfast: Hard Cooked Eggs
Sausage links
WafflesFruit
Cereal
Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans
Lettuce Salad
Jello
Supper: Baked Chicken
Rice
Mixed vegetables
Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE
SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL
The Daily Gremlin is the official daily newsletter
of the Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007
Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet
version of the publication is an official Internet
operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is
published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007
from the offices at Camp Ripley Military
Reservation.
Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer
C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander
C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer
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Welcome to Day 2:Day 2 of encampment started with physical
training (PT) consisting of various stretching andresistance exercises followed by a light jog before
showering up and changing to Blues in
preparation of breakfast and an ecumenical service
held at the Camp Ripley Chapel. Encampment
chaplains Major Chris Priest and Major Robert
McLawhorn provided those attending the service
some words of advice and encouragement for the
week.Chaplain Priest told the cadets that it would be a
week of stress and frustration at times, and to draw
on their faith. The Bible is a great resource with all
sorts of coping tools.
Chaplain McLawhorn called the cadets heroes
because of the volunteer service they provide their
community, state and nation by being members of
the Civil Air Patrol. Calling encampment an
important step in each cadets life, McLawhorn
went on the say, The skills youll learn at
encampment youll carry for the rest of your life.
A section of the morning was also spentsquaring away uniforms, bunks, footlockers and
rooms for a series of formal inspections that will
occur throughout the rest of the week.
Just when the cadets thought they had spent
enough time with inspection preparation, it was
another round of folding and refolding blankets,
sheets and measuring t-shirts making sure they
meet the specifications set by the Standards and
Evaluation Team who are responsible for
supervising and executing the inspections during
encampment.
The cadets were kept busy most of the rest of the
afternoon with sessions on Morale Leadership,
CAPs Emergency Services Mission and more drill
and ceremony.
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Forecast for Monday, June 25Sunny and very warm with a high of 91 degrees.A cool front will drop temperatures into the low 80s
the latter part of the week.
MED Tips Apply sunscreen before leaving the
barracks and reapply frequently.
Pre-hydrate (drink water) before leavingthe barracks.
Throughout the day, DRINK WATER!SDS Report:
For SDS the first day was stressful. They had
two classes, which dealt with drill and
encampment. Several of them had a brief
opportunity to be their Flight Commander of the
day.
Their 2nd
day started with PT. They then
marched to their barracks and changed into their
Blues for the day. Today they had several classesincluding: Instructing a Flight, Safety Briefing,
Goal Setting, and Moral Leadership.SDS report contributed by:
C/SrAmn Ryan ConradC/A1C William Donkers
Guidon Bearer TrainingGuidon bearers have been around since the
Romans. During the US Civil War the bravest man
in the company would carry the guidon, a flag orpennant, which signified a military unit. During
Civil Air Patrol encampment a guidon is used to
signify a particular flight.
Encampment profiles: Encampment CommanderName: Maj. Conrad
Peterson
Age: 25
Education: High
school graduate with
some college
experience. Was homeschooled until I
graduated in 2000.
Current occupation: Assistant Produce Manager
at Cub Foods store in Shorewood.
Current residence: Burnsville, Minnesota (Makes
for a long drive to work)
Years affiliated with CAP: A little over 7 years.
Duty assignment when not with encampment:My normal CAP occupation is the Wing Director of
Aerospace Education. I have also recently been
appointed as the editor of WingTips, the official
MN Wing newsletter. I also am willing to help outwherever needed.
My leadership style: I have a strict leadership style
and expect others to get the job done that they sign
on for. I do not necessarily ask for perfection but
competent completion. I like to think that I lead by
example. I will never ask anyone to do anything I
myself will not be willing to or have not done. I
will never give a person an order and not give them
Tomorrows menu is:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs
French toast
Bacon
Fruit
Cereal
Lunch: TacosGreen Beans
Lettuce Salad
Jello
Supper: BBQ pork ribs
Mashed potatoes
Peas
Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE
SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL
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the tools to be able to successfully complete the
mission. In short, I do not provide people the means
to fail, only to succeed.Favorite part of encampment: It is always a joy
when you see the basic cadets come together and
work with each other. They use teamwork, give
advice to each other and stand up for each other.Each individual comes to encampment as a scared
individual and by the end of the week they have
become a large confident group of one. You see the
camaraderie years later between them when they
talk about their year as a basic. I enjoy seeing
cadets build friendships and working relationships
with fellow cadets that they may have never met or
worked with if they had not gone to encampment.
Least favorite part of encampment: The hot
weather!
Something I look forward to doing at
encampment: I have had the privilege to workwith many different people and work in many
different jobs. I enjoyed being a
tactical officer the most but would like to try a
support staff role someday.
Something I look forward to doing later in life: I
would like to try for IACE in a few years. My next
big activity after my tour as encampment
commander will be Region Staff College.
In my spare time: Civil Air Patrol of course! I also
enjoy checking out the eBay pages and buying and
selling as a hobby. I also collect vintage ship
photographs and Civil Air Patrol unit patches.Something you would not know from just
looking at me: I enjoy listening to classical and
swing music. I also have an interest in fine arts.Most important to me in life: Definitely my
family, my son and my girlfriend.
Biggest fear: Not being successful.
What am I most proud of: Being given the
opportunity to command this encampment.Extra information: It has been a great opportunity
and an excellent learning experience being here
with such a fine group of individuals. I look
forward to meeting each and every one of you and Ihope you have a great encampment experience.
The Daily Gremlin is the official daily newsletter
of the Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007
Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet
version of the publication is an official Internet
operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is
published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007
from the offices at Camp Ripley Military
Reservation.
Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment Commander
Capt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer
C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG CommanderC/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer
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If cadets at the 9th Minnesota Cadet Training
Group (CTG) return to their home squadrons with
stories to tell about Tangle Foot Island
Hopper and The Tarzan dont think theyre
telling you about the latest dance step. Those were
just some of the names of the different stations
they tackled Monday on Camp Ripleys
formidable obstacle course.
A convoy of CAP vans transported the cadets to
the site located in the recesses of Camp Ripley.The course, located among the cover of trees,
brought a welcomed respite from the heat, as well
as a great way to get outside and burn off some
energy.
Maybe the best way to explain the obstacle
course is through some pictures and some quotes
from the cadets (in no particular order):
Cadet Andrew Bauch, Red Wing Composite
Squadron: I want to do it again!
Cadet Carlos Abarca, St. Croix Composite
Squadron: Getting to help others on the obstacle
course is what encampment is all about:teamwork.
Cadet Charlie Ramler, St. Cloud Composite
Squadron: Organized chaos, but it was great!
Cadet Kristin Young, Duluth Composite
Squadron: Awkward and hard at the same time,
but I liked it.
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Quote of the dayThe significance of attending encampment:
I would have been disappointed and
jealous if I couldnt have done this.
- Cadet Sean Higgins, St. Croix Composite Sqdn
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Cadet Skinner, Viking Composite Squadron:
Stressful and very helpful.
Cadet Derek Fox, St. Paul Composite Squadron,
probably summed it up best: It was fun!
Getting to know you---Your staff is just like you! The following is an interview
with Cadet Command Chief Master Sergeant RebeccaWaddell.
Gremlin: How long have
you been in Civil AirPatrol?Waddell: A little over twoyears.
Gremlin: What was yourbasic year and which CTG
was it?
Waddell: Last year 8th
CTG.Gremlin: What was the
hardest thing for you that
year?
Waddell: When I firstjoined CAP, confidence was
my biggest roadblock. With hard work it slowly began toimprove and as my confidence improved, everything else did
too. So when encampment came around in June 2006,confidence was no longer a problem.Gremlin:What other staff positions have you held at past
encampments?
Waddell: None.Gremlin: What is your favorite part of CAP?Waddell: Leadership training. I enjoy learning how to better
my leadership skills, increase my character, confidence, andaccountability, while raising my standards. I strive to be aleader of excellence so that I, in turn, can train others to begreat leaders.
Gremlin: What advice do you have for the basics?Waddell: Attitude is everything. Encampment is just a phase.It will come and it will go. Don't loose sight of the end goal graduation. Remember, encampment is the 'chief corner-stone' of your CAP career and the start of your process of
becoming a better leader. Be focused. Don't fight what'scoming, just dive into it because what you put into CAP iswhat you will get out of it. That's a given.
Forecast for Tuesday, June 26
A mix of sun and clouds. Breezy with a high of
90 degrees before a thundery cool front arrives late
in the day.
Last survivor of Iwo Jima flag raising
dies in Edina
Charles W. Lindberg, the last survivor of the sixU.S. Marines who raised the first American flag
over Iwo Jima during World War II, died in Edina
yesterday at the age of 86.
Tomorrows menu is:Breakfast: Scrambled eggs
Hash browns
Sausage
Fruit
Cereal
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Tomato soup
Corn
Lettuce salad
Supper: Salisbury steak
Steak fries
Peas and carrots
Lettuce SaladMILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE
SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL
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Lindberg spent decades explaining that it was
his patrol, not the one captured in the famous
photograph by Joe Rosenthal, that raised the first
flag over the island.
In the late morning of Feb. 23, 1945, Lindberg
fired his flame-thrower into enemy pillboxes at the
base of Mount Suribachi and then joined five otherMarines fighting their way to the top to raise the
flag. He was awarded the Silver Star for bravery.
The Minnesota Legislature passed a resolution
in Lindberg's honor in 1995. His face appears on a
huge mural in Long Prairie of the battle for Iwo
Jima, and his likeness is etched into the black
granite walls of Soldiers Field in Rochester.
Staff Development Squadron ReportOn training day three we started off with
physical training (PT) that was slightly more
rigorous than yesterdays PT. We returned to the
barracks and changed into BDUs. We went to
opening formation and fell into flight. We then left
for chow and for class. By midday we had gotten
our act together and the flight commander was
making his calls more professionally. We then
spent some time on the decision making process.
C/SMSgt Andrew Fowler
On training day three I started off not quite sure
what to do because my schedule said pending so
I asked my flight if we had a class scheduled.
After that I always asked what SDS had planned
for the day.
C/TSgt Cody McComber
More fun at the obstacle course
The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of the
Ninth Cadet Training Group and the 2007
Minnesota Wing Encampment. The Internet
version of the publication is an official Internet
operation in accordance with CAPR 110-1. It is
published daily from 23 June to 30 June 2007
from the offices at Camp Ripley Military
Reservation.
Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment Commander
Capt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer
C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander
C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer
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Cadets find their way during landnavigation course
by Captain Richard Sprouse, Encampment Public Affairs Officer
Cadets spent a considerable amount of timeTuesday on land navigation activities. As someonewho always liked to get into the field during hismilitary days I loaded into a van filled with cadetsas we made our way along the dusty roads leading
to Camp Ripleys Land Navigation Course.Once at the site Chief Master Sergeant Don
Vance, Bravo Flight Tactical Officer, gave asafety briefing. The cadets were then formed intoteams of five or six members. Vans containingwater and immediate transportation back tocantonment shadowed each team. We also had amedical team readily available to assist if needed.
First Lieutenant Karen Anderson and I taggedalong with a group of Alpha Flight membersincluding C/A1C Jack Dillow (Red WingSquadron), C/SrA Derek Fox (St. Paul Squadron),
C/A1C Peter Mayhew (Anoka), C/A1C JoshuaMandrell (Northland Squadron), C/Amn RussNelson (Wesota Squadron) and C/Amn BlakeWiding (Northwest Squadron). Alpha FlightCommander Cadet/Second Lieutenant JasonAnderson was not to assist the group. It would betheir responsibility to apply their map reading and
land navigation skills to locate some of the sixpotential checkpoints located along the course.
We jumped off at 9:45 a.m., but before longthere was some disagreement among the cadetsabout what direction we were heading. Thoughtsof being lost at Camp Ripley quickly entered mymind, but just as quickly the cadets resolved theirissues and we entered the woods. At 10:05 wefound the first checkpoint!
It wasnt a pleasant journey as we continued totramp through the woods, the cadets, now workinglike a team, leading the way through a densethicket made more miserable by the heat andhumidity.
At 10:42 the cadets located the secondcheckpoint. We took a break, checked each other
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Simulation almost realDriver, C/SrA Matthew Blair (Crow Wing
Squadron), positioned the 70-ton, M1 Abrams tankinto firing position. Gunner, Fire when ready!said tank commander, C/SSgt Dane Bjorkman(Anoka Squadron) who had loaded the main gun.Gunner C/A1C Paul Estes (Valley Squadron)unlimbered the 120mm main gun slamming around into the target down range. You got it!
shouted Bjorkman. If it sounds a little too realfor a Minnesota Wing encampment, youre right.Cadets spent most of Tuesday morning using tankand M16 simulators.
Cadet Blair takes simulated control of an M1 Abrams tank
The $3-million simulator system is state of theart training equipment that was made available tothe cadets thanks to the assistance of theMinnesota Army National Guard.
Tank commander Bjorkman
The tank simulator contained several modulesreplicating the actual crew space of an M1Abrams, including toggle switches, headsets tocommunicate, firing systems and computergenerated targets visible through vision ports.While one module housed the driver, a separatecomputer link connected the compartment thatcontained the tank commander/loader and gunner.The cadets operated as a team to maneuver and
shoot the tank in a virtual training environment.
Gunner Estes
While Bjorkman, Blair and Estes manned thetank, another group of cadets were using acomputerized M-16 rifle range that exposed themto several virtual tactical scenarios.
C/2 nd Lt Julie Crevier (Viking) and C/SrA Lydia Stone(St. Cloud) share a real smile during a virtual activity.
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The rest of the day was spent in classes such asmoral leadership, CAP Cadet Aerospace Programand USAF commissioning routes. Followingdinner the cadets returned to their respectivebarracks to prepare for an inspection beforepersonal time and lights out.
C/SSgt Lupe Diaz of Davenport, Iowa, is among a handful of
Iowa CAP cadets attending the Minnesota encampment. Whenasked why he said, Because we always hear its the best.
Getting to know you---Your staff is just like you! The following is an interviewwith Cadet First Lieutenant Andrew Puckett, 18th CTS
Commander.Gremlin: How long have
you been in Civil AirPatrol?
Puckett: About 3 1/2 greatyears.Gremlin: What was your
basic year and which CTGwas it?
Puckett: It was the 2004Encampment, 6th CTG. I
was in Alpha Flight, whichwas honor flight that year.Gremlin: What was the
hardest thing for you that
year?
Puckett: I would have to say inspections. We were all tryingto do things ourselves and failing. It wasn't until we all cametogether as a team that we began to pass.Gremlin: What other staff positions have you held in past
encampments?
Puckett: I was a Flight Sergeant at 7th CTG and a FlightCommander at 8th CTG.Gremlin: What is your favorite part of CAP?Puckett: I would say the Cadet Program, but morespecifically, I love wing activities such as encampment,NCOS/BCOS, and EPS. I love all of those things and attendedthem as much as possible. I'm also very involved in
emergency programs. I have been on numerous practice andactual missions and I'm as qualified as I can be at this time.I've also attained my solo rating in a Cessna 172 at FlightAcademy. That's an awesome activity by the way that I'drecommend to every cadet.Gremlin: What advice do you have for the basics?Puckett: Remember you're not going to get through thiswithout the person to your right and left. This is a team effort!Treat them with respect and watch their backs; they'll do thesame for you. Also, trust and listen to your flight staff. Theyare here to help you! Even if it seems that they are just out toget you, they really are looking out for your best interest.
SDS Report
SDS started the day off early with PT. Aftershowering and breakfast we had a leadership classtaught by C/Lt Col Dunlevy. We also performed
job shadowing of staff members to learn moreabout their jobs and how they do them.C/SrA Peter Hibma
Thursdays menu is:
Breakfast: PancakesScrambled eggsBacon
FruitCereal
Lunch: Chicken stripsButtered noodlesw/parsleyPeas
Lettuce saladSupper: Spaghetti w/meat
sauce
Green beansGarlic toastLettuce salad
MILK, JUICE, & WATER ARE
SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL
The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of theNinth Cadet Training Group and the 2007 MinnesotaWing Encampment. The Internet version of thepublication is an official Internet operation inaccordance with CAPR 110-1. It is published dailyfrom 23 June to 30 June 2007 from the offices at CampRipley Military Reservation.
Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs OfficerC/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9
thCTG Commander
C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer
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9th CTG draws to a closeWaking up at 5:30 a.m. each morning is not what many
young people do over the summer.
But for the past six days, 69 basic cadets have worked
their way through the 9th
Minnesota Cadet Training
Group encampment at Camp Ripley. Twenty-nine
cadets in various staff positions, 11 Staff Development
Squadron members and 24 senior officers participated
as well, getting up at 5:00 a.m.!
The general consensus among the basic cadets was,
"The first thing I'm going to do when I get home is eat
then sleep. When asked about the overall experience
the vast majority said, "This was a great experience. I'm
so glad I did it."
The majority of the cadets said their biggest shock was
how structured and disciplined the camp was.
"Everything had to be perfect," said C/SSgt Steven
Athas who was among a small group of Iowans to
attend the encampment. "Your uniform, your room, and
moving in formation. You learned a lot aboutresponsibility and discipline."
C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander, said
the initial shock of being in camp wears off in roughly
two days.
"Wednesday is 'Hump Day,' for many cadets" Anderson
said. "Once you make it to Wednesday, you begin to
get over the hump for the rest of the week."
In addition to working under a military-style regimen
with morning physical training sessions, room
inspections and scheduled wake-up and sleep times,cadets came away with lessons learned on teamwork,
time management and attention to detail, skills theyll
apply the rest of their lives.
"By graduating from this encampment, they have
demonstrated that they're a leader and not a follower,"
said Major JOsh Puhl, Cadet Commandant.
Major Conrad Peterson, Encampment Commander,
reiterated Puhls sentiment in saying that the cadets
made great strides during their week at encampment.
"You gave us great young people, and we are giving
you back great young adults."
Anderson said he believes there's little reason for
anyone not to want to come to encampment.
"You do and see so much in only one week," Anderson
said. "Even if you have any doubts, just apply next year
and experience it. I know you wouldn't regret it."
Important Announcements:Its hard to believe that the cadets will graduate
tomorrow from the 9th CTG Encampment.
PLEASE NOTE that the Pass in Review location has
changed to the post chapel, which is located
approximately one mile straight ahead from the main
entrance at Camp Ripley. We will have members direct
parking. Start time remains 11:00 a.m.
Editors note:With graduation looming tomorrow this will be the
last edition ofThe Gremlin. We hope that we have
provided a snapshot of the many activities that occurred
during encampment.
Drill Competition
Drill Competition winners - Alpha Flight, 17th CTS
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Present arms Dress and Cover To the rear march
were just a few of the commands made during todays
Drill Competition between all 9th CTG flights. When
the scores were added up it was Alpha Flight, 17th CTS,
that was the winner.
9th CTG Volleyball final resultsAlpha Flight, 17
thCTS, was a winner again when it
took first place honors in 9th CTG Volleyball
competition, defeating Delta Flight, 18th CTS.
Volleyball - 1st Place - Alpha Flight, 17th CTS.
The Cadet Staff vs. Senior Officer Staff volleyball
game was officially called a draw by senior staff.
Youre free to read between the lines! The Senior
Officer ringer was none other than Minnesota Wing
Commander, Colonel Steve Miller, but even he wasnt
enough to change the outcome.
Cadet physical fitness evaluationDuring the early afternoon, the cadets measured their
level of physicalfitness when they
were evaluated on:
The mile run,
shuttle run, push-
ups, sit-ups, and
sit and reach.
One more test
Friday afternoon the cadets took a multiple choice,
T&F, matching test on CAP history, uniform wear, etc.,
based on the Standard Operating Procedures booklet
that they had been studying all week.
Blues on paradeIn preparation for Saturdays graduation cadets put on
their Blues for a dress rehearsal Friday evening.
A note from the senior officers to allparents and guardians of the cadets.
It has truly been an honor to have had theopportunity to spend the past week with yourcadet. They truly are above the best.
The Gremlin is the official daily newsletter of theNinth Cadet Training Group and the 2007 Minnesota
Wing Encampment. The Internet version of thepublication is an official Internet operation inaccordance with CAPR 110-1.
Major Conrad Peterson: Encampment CommanderCapt Richard Sprouse: Encampment Public Affairs Officer
C/Lt Col Brian Anderson, 9th CTG Commander
C/MSgt David Blessman: 9th CTG Public Affairs Officer
TheMinneapolis Star Tribune is
scheduled to run a story on the
encampment in the Wednesday,July 4, 2007 edition.
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