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Civil Air Patrol puts in 10,000 hours for Gulf

Coast spill cleanup BY JENN ROWELL, GANNETT.COM

Members of the Civil Air Patrol have contributed

more than 10,000 man-hours to the oil spill

KANSAS WING CIVIL AIR PATROL

cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. That's
more than $179,000 worth of volunteer labor,
according to CAP figures. The calculation is
based on the state's $17.34 hourly rate for
determining the value of volunteerism. At the
national average of $20.85 an hour, the value
exceeds $216,000, according to CAP
calculations.

In all, 239 CAP volunteers have performed

more than 10,360 hours in service to the Gulf
cleanup efforts. The volunteers are using
vacation time to go to the coast and work. They
include members from Alabama, Georgia,
Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Capt. Ian Johnston of the Alabama Wing’s
Huntsville Composite Squadron prepares for a The Alabama Wing has provided pilots,
flight as mission pilot during the Deepwater observers, aerial photographers and mission
Horizon Response. staff. All of the 19 squadrons in Alabama are
participating in the efforts.
Photo by Capt. Phil Norris, Southeast Region
CAP pilots also have logged more than 1,000 flight hours while photographers have documented the
oil spill from the air -- taking more than 3,000 photos a day, according to CAP.

Those crews are flying more than 700 miles of coastline from Louisiana to Florida, and the images are
primarily of the oil containment barriers and land near the shoreline. The photographs help with
planning and monitoring the effectiveness of the barriers.

Maj. Gen. Amy Courter, CAP's national commander, visited the incident command center in Mobile
recently and said that CAP would continue assisting with the cleanup efforts.

The Alabama National Guard also is continuing to support the cleanup with 350 personnel in the Gulf.

Guard members have been providing security at staging areas, assisting with public affairs,
conducting aerial missions with Coast Guard spotters and installing barriers around Dauphin Island.
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Attending from Kansas Wing included Roger Eaton, Lauri Emery, Paul Bayless, Pam Morris,
Nichole and JD Schlesener.

Officers Attend NCR

By Pam Morris
Staff College
This June six members of the Kansas Wing travelled to Nebraska to attend the North
Central Regional Staff College at Offutt AFB. NCR Staff College was a great place to
interact with colleague from other wings and regions and allowed us to exchange ideas
and methods used in our organization.

Team pride was built with a series of fun exercises and activities and Mary Donley led us
with ease and the practiced hand of an experienced school teacher. The Materials pre-
sented were on-topic and relevant to our organization. We were privileged to view a
video clip of General Lorenz of the USAF that demonstrated the great leadership we
have in this country.

Valuable lessons were learned from another presentation about the crash of a B12 and
the steps that could have been taken to avert such a disaster. The discussions that en-
sued were animated and served to show that we are all, individually, responsible as Offi-
cers to speak up and do the right thing when it is needed.

A field trip to the Offutt Museum was a welcome break from the classroom. The groups
broke up and roamed the huge building for a few hours to view a range of aircraft and of
course the gift shop!

Although the class was split into 3 groups by the end of the week there was a tangible
bond between us all and strong friendships were forged. The week long experience was
great and one that was well worth the effort of attending.
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 Kansas Wing 2010 Award Recipients
Meritorious Service Award Sarah Wildman Achievement Award Patricia Crockett
Commander’s Commendation Sid Altum Achievement Award Doug Crockett
Commander’s Commendation Mitchell Edwards Achievement Award Venicia Doubrava
Commander’s Commendation Lauri Emery Achievement Award Linette Lahan
Commander’s Commendation Daniel Franz Achievement Award Rachel Murphy
Commander’s Commendation Mark Lahan Achievement Award Seth Thomas
Commander’s Commendation Michael Mathewson Achievement Award Hollie Shappee
Commander’s Commendation Stanley Simmonds

Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/Capt Marah Carney
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/1st Lt Brandon Doubrava
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/1st Lt Spencer Kerfoot
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/Maj Sarah Wildman
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/2d Lt Jonathan James
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/CMSgt Zac Piper
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/2d Lt Makayla White
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/SMSgt Joshua Schwanke
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/SMSgt Brendan Finley
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/Maj Priscilla Temaat
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Bronze Star C/SSgt Chase Ward
Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon with Silver Star C/Lt Col Mitchell Edwards
AFA Outstanding Cadet of the Year C/1st Lt Brandon Doubrava
AFA Outstanding Cadet of the Year C/SSgt Chase Ward
Chaplain of the Year Homer Ontman
Senior Member of the Year Lt Col Ron Schlesener
Aerospace Education Officer of the Year Catherine Mages
Cadet Programs Officer of the Year Maj Glenn Fortmayer
DDR Officer of the Year April Smith
Safety Officer of the Year John Moore
Ed Hill Award
Ground Team of the Year Flint Hills Composite Squadron
Incident Staff Member of the Year Col Barney King
Public Affairs Officer of the Year Michael Mathewson
Cadet of the Year C/Lt Col Mitchell Edwards
NCO of the Year Brendan Finley
Airman of the Year C/SSgt Chase Ward
Character Development Officer of the Year Daniel Chaverin
Communications Officer of the Year Maj Jonathan Holder
Finance Officer of the Year A.W. Pickel
Legal Officer of the Year Lt Col Jack Bender
Supply Officer of the Year Patricia Crockett
Cadet Officer of the Year Kalvin Piper
Orientation Pilot of the Year Alan Simon
Squadron of the Year Cunningham Composite Squadron
Squadron Commander of the Year Maj Bob Moore
VFW NCO Award Bradley Doubrava
VFW Officer Award Marah Carney
Squadron of Merit New Century Composite Squadron
Cadets Train as
Air Marshallers
By Maj Glenn Fortmayer

A contingent of cadets and senior members from the

Cunningham Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol met
at Kingman Airport for Air Marshalling training. The train-
ing is part of the Aerospace and cadet education curricu-
lum. The squadron members applied their training to the
Kingman Fly-In on May 22.
The Fly-in will include many pilots. Most will be coming in
for the Kingman High School reunion that weekend. Others
are part of the Young Eagles program. They are pilots that
offer free rides to kids 8-17 with parent permission forms
completed. There will also be aircraft from the Civil Air
Patrol. The Civil Air patrol pilots will be providing orienta-
tion flights to the Cunningham Composite Squadron cadets
on May 22 and 23.
The cadets received training from Maj. Dave Maude, CAP
and his son Christian Maude. Maj. Maude serves on the King-
man Airport Board. Christian is a senior at Kingman high
and is a certified glider pilot and is about to complete his
pilot license as well as attending K-State on an AFROTC
scholarship after graduation this month.
The training consisted of an overview of the operations, ex-
pectations, and key roles. The cadets received flight line
safety training, air marshalling signal training, and training
on how to park and release aircraft. The cadets took turns
in their positions as Christian Maude taxied an aircraft so
cadets could practice signals and get a first hand feel for
required distances, aircraft speed, and turning radiuses.
On May 22nd the cadets trained as Air Marshallers will be
accompanied by other cadets from their squadron and their
CAP Senior Member leaders, 1LT Susan Ward Safety and
Health Services Officer (Assumes command May 18, 2010),
2LT Nicole Strait, Commandant of Cadets, 2LT Scott Mor-
gan, Assistant Cadet Programs Officer, 1LT Troy Stark,
Squadron Finance, Logistics, and Assistant Aerospace Offi-
cer, 2LT Mike McGovney, Moral Leadership Officer, SM
Aaron Murphy, and Maj. Glenn Fortmayer, Current Com-
mander and KS Wing External Aerospace Education Officer;
to fly in the Civil Air Patrol aircraft and the Young Eagles
aircraft. The trained cadets will direct the aircraft as well
as fly with their comrades.
In addition to orientation flights the Fly-In will have vintage
aircraft and glider rides for extra fees, and Giant model Ra-
dio Aircraft demonstrations. The cadets will be treated to
breakfast by the Lions Club/City of Kingman and participate
in a lunch provided by the Kansas Pilot’s Association.
For more information about the Civil Air Patrol contact any
of the above Senior members, call the Cunningham Compos-
ite Squadron Commander at 620-298-3271 or 620-318-6060
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Scenes from a Fly-In

Kansas Wing Members participated in

the Kingman Fly-In .
The Cunningham Squadron put to
good use the Air Marshal training
they received!

Photos by Nicole Strait

 National Blue Beret
2010
National Blue Beret (NBB) this summer was attended by 22 members of
the Kansas Wing, making it the wing with the highest number of staff and ca-
dets to participate in this special activity.
The event is held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is the largest Airshow in
North America with 10,000 planes arriving and departing in a one-week period.
Multiple van loads of people and equipment caravanned to the event a few
days before the official start in order to get things set up on site and ready for
the influx of cadets.
In total there were 137 cadets and the Staff of 41 Seniors came all
over the nation— we even had a remote Staff member, Major Jeff Morris, from
Iraq Skyping in to help with the IT setup.
Colonel Regena Aye was the Activity Director again this year and it was
a bittersweet event as it was her last time as such at NBB as her new duties as
Dean at Allen College preclude her ability to be able to spend that amount of
time for this activity next year. The Staff and Cadets presented Col Aye with a
gift of appreciation in thanks for her leadership and to mark her last NBB.
Many of the Kansas Staff held key positions at this multifunction event.
Colonel Tim Hansen was the ES director instructing safety and flight line mar-
shalling and Major Mark Lahan was the Head TAC and in charge of the 12 flight
TACS. Each flight consisted of a crew of 12 cadets. The Cadet Commander
was also a Kansas cadet, Col. Mitchell Edwards.
This year had some special challenges as the weather in Wisconsin de-
cided to throw us some heavy rains and winds. Wisconsin had record amounts
of rainfall during the first week and the NBB grounds were under water for
most of that time making practice very difficult for the cadets. The formation
grounds and the area assigned for tents were flooded and the state bird
(mosquito!) flourished in that environment.
The cadets quickly adapted as the weather finally changed and the
Airshow began operations. As the second week drew to an end the now-
experienced cadets earned the right to wear the Blue Beret’s that they had come
to Oshkosh for. Cadets learned to shave and shape their berets and when the St.
Alban pins were issued they were able to wear their berets for the first time.
The sense of achievement in the complex was palpable as the cadets wore their
achievement with pride.
Many of the Kansas
Wing members
attending had been
to NBB before and
provided a wealth
of experience that
helped to make this
event run smoothly
and efficiently. The
exposure and
challenges of this
event make it a
unique experience and one that is
well worth earning leaving those By Pam Morris
of us that have just returned to
say…..”where do I
apply for next year!”.
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Civil Air Patrol
ATTENTION:
ALL KANSAS WING CADETS
2010 Winter Encampment
3024 Arnold Ave.
26 December—2 January
Salina, Kansas 67401
Army National Guard
-8105
Regional Training Center, Salina
785-825-0009 Cost—$100.00
FAX 785-825-1116 All applications (CAPF 31) need to be
june@kswghq.kscoxmail.com completed, signed by the Unit
donna@kswghq.kscoxmail.com Commander and mailed to:
KSWG Headquarters
ATTN: Maj Lahan
3024 Arnold Ave.
Salina KS 67401
Email completed applications to
marklahan@yahoo.com

All Cadets must have Basic ORM and all

The Eyes of America's Skies Staff and Senior Members Must have
Basic and Intermediate ORM.

Civil Air Patrol is interested in locating those

who served as volunteers in its organization
during World War II, Dec. 7, 1941, through
Aug. 15, 1945, and who were at least 18 years
old during at least part of that service.

The request is made in anticipation of pending

Congressional legislation that would honor
those CAP members meeting this criteria.
Those considered need not be alive today or
be current CAP members.

Names and contact information should be e-

mailed to paa@capnhq.gov or sent to Civil Air
Patrol Public Affairs, 105 S. Hansell St.,
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. In the case of de-
ceased members, their names and the name
of a close relative or friend, with contact
information, should be sent. Those who qualify
may be asked to submit substantiation of their
CAP service, such as tangible items that could
verify service during this period, such as a
published news article, CAP identification card
or certificate of membership.