THE PELICAN FLIGHT

THE LOUISIANA WING NEWSLETTER

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NATIONAL NEWS
Melanie LeMay Public Relations Specialist National Headquarters Civil Air Patrol Civil Air Patrol to help Air Force test pilot warning system over Washington, D.C. Civilian volunteers to help calibrate NORADs new Visual Warning System MAXWELL AFB, Ala. - Civil Air Patrols National Capital Wing is helping the Air Force test its new Visual Warning System (VWS) for pilots, a security measure set to become operational over the Washington, D.C. area on May 21.

The system signals pilots who fly into the D.C. areas no-fly zones with low-level laser beams in an alternating red-red-green light sequence. Any pilots who receive the warning must immediately contact Air Traffic Control and fly their aircraft out of the no-fly zone. The ground-based Visual Warning System was developed by the U.S. Air Force North American Defense Command (NORAD), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. The lasers are eyesafe and non-hazardous at all ranges. CAP, the all-volunteer civilian auxiliary of the Air Force, is scheduled for missions on May 21. CAP will use its low and slow-flying aircraft to pose as intruders into the no-fly zones near the nations capital. Most of the aircraft in CAPs single-engine fleet of 550 are single-engine Cessnas similar to the one that drifted into Washingtons no-fly zone Tuesday and spurred evacuations throughout the capital city. This week we saw exactly what can happen when a pilot flies into an unauthorized zone in the D.C. area, said Maj. Gen. Dwight Wheless, CAP national commander. Any such intrusion not only is a safety issue, but is also disruptive for thousands of people who live and work in the nations capital. This new Visual Warning System will give pilots immediate feedback when they are straying into a no-fly zone, and will be a valuable new tool in our countrys homeland defense program. CAP has been working with 1st Air Force for several years, and signed an official Memorandum of Understanding in October 2004. Under the agreement, 1st Air Force considers the use of CAP air and ground capabilities as an option for any of its noncombat missions. Our volunteer members are proud to be a resource for 1st Air Force, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, Wheless said. Its a privilege to assist in the testing and deployment of NORADs new Visual Warning System, knowing were making a positive impact on security for the nations capital.

LOUISIANA NEWS
Capt Michael Wilkinson, CAP Lafayette Cadet Squadron, PAO Lafayette Cadet Squadron Louisiana Wing Welcomes New Senior Members The Lafayette Cadet Squadron recently welcomed two new senior members to its staff, Capt Debbie Hines-Wilkinson and 1st Lt Kale LeBlanc. Capt Hines-Wilkinson transferred from Thompson Valley Composite Squadron, Colorado Wing, where she was the Deputy Commandant of Cadets. She is currently the Lafayette Cadet Squadron Test Control Officer, and is its first female senior member. She looks forward to interfacing with the Squadron's female cadets. Capt Hines-Wilkinson joined Civil Air Patrol in August, 1998. Her son, Jordan, was Cadet Commander of Thompson Valley Composite Squadron from December, 2002 through February, 2003, when his Army Reserve unit was activated for Operation Enduring Freedom. First Lieutenant LeBlanc is Lafayette Cadet Squadron's previous Cadet Commander. He was also the Louisiana Wing Cadet Commander for the past two years, attaining the rank of Cadet Captain. Upon turning 21 in December, 2004, Lieutenant LeBlanc traded his cadet officer's uniform for that of a senior member's. His father, Capt Dale LeBlanc, is the squadron's commander. Lieutenant LeBlanc is currently serving as the squadron's medical officer. He is looking forward to viewing things from a senior member's perspective. LAFAYETTE PHOTOS CUTLINE: CAP 1ST Lt Kale LeBlance (left) and Capt Debbie Hines-Wilkinson (right) 1st Lt Michael James, CAP Louisiana Wing PAO CENLA Composite Squadron CENLA Cadets attend summer encampment Summer Encampment was held at Barksdale Air Force Base on June 12 through June 16, 2005. There was an unscheduled need for the Air Force to use the Warrior Center for Air Force purposes. On June 16th, all civilians were asked to leave Barksdale by 1100. Thirty-nine cadets participated during the 2005 event. Encampment was considered a great success this year. Our thanks are extended to Capt. Beth Salles and the Encampment staff for a wonderful job. Cenla Composite Squadron sent eleven cadets this year. This was the largest group of cadets from a squadron in Louisiana.

We should consider an initiative to promote recruitment during the upcoming year. Encampment enrollment has decreased over the last three years.

Dr. (Maj) T. Cole Flournoy, CAP LAWG DOV Shreveport Senior Squadron Three members from the Shreveport Senior Squadron attended the Alpine Texas Mountain SAREX on 8-10 April, 2005. Maj Cole Flournoy, SM Charles Chuck Landry and SM Melissa Rowland participated from the Louisiana Wing. A total of 84 CAP senior members participated in the event sponsored by the Texas Wing. Senior members Landry and Rowland became qualified as mountain scanners. Maj Flournoy served as Safety Pilot while working with mission pilots who were training to become mountain qualified. Fiftyfour sorties were flown during the weekend. ALPINE.2PHOTO HERE ALPINE.3PHOTO HERE

Dr. (Maj) T. Cole Flournoy, CAP LAWG DOV Shreveport Senior Squadron Pilot continuation training news Pilot Continuation Training (AFA-05-0627) was held June 18-19, 2005 by the Shreveport Senior Squadron (LA013) in Shreveport, LA. Twenty-nine CAP members participated in the Ground School held on June 18th; 26 members from the Shreveport Senior Squadron and 3 members from Monroe Senior Squadron. There was also an optional Instrument Ground School on June 19th. Ten CAP members attended the Instrument School. Seven training sorties were flown. The numbers of training sorties were fewer than in previous flight trainings due, in part, to this funding being limited to CAP Mission Pilots, Mission Pilot Trainees, and CAP Transport Pilots who hold a Commercial Certificate and 2nd Class Medical.

Grateful appreciation goes to: Instructor Pilots: Lt Col Alan Williams and Maj Doc Barnard. Flight Release Officers: Lt Col Williams, Maj Barnard, Maj Ken Hardcastle, and Maj Steve Wood; Lunch and facility arrangements: Lt Mary Smith, Capt Teena Brittian, and SM Melissa Rowland. Ground Support Staff: Lt Kay Weaver, and to all the other Shreveport Senior Squadron personnel who contributed to this effort. 1st Lt Suzann Ford, CAP Louisiana Wing Asst. PAO Ruston Composite Squadron Pace receives academic scholarship Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters has awarded a 2005 Academic scholarship to C/Lt Col Daniel Pace, CAP. Since joining the Ruston Composite Squadron in 2002, Cadet Pace has worked diligently and is one of the most active and dedicated members of the Ruston Squadron. He is the former cadet commander and now serves as the units professional development officer, assistant emergency services officer, and assistant logistics officer. Cadet Pace has attended two Louisiana Wing encampments, 2003 National Flight Academy (powered), 2004 Air Education and Training Command Familiarization Course, 2004 National Blue Beret, and the 2005 Civic Leadership Academy. He has also served as the Louisiana Wing CAC Chairperson and the Louisiana Wings representative to the Southwest Region CAC and is currently the Southwest Region Vice Chairperson.

C/Lt Col Daniel Pace, CAP Commander, 2005 Cadet Training Academy Cadet Training Academy is a complete success Cadets from seven Louisiana Wing squadrons participated in the second annual Louisiana Wing Cadet Training Academy on April 9-10, 2005. The weekend kicked off with a quarterly CAC meeting, where the officers for the 2005-2006 term were elected. The new LAWG CAC officers are: C/Capt Daniel Elsea, Chairperson; C/Capt Marc Daigle, Vice Chairperson; and C/SrA Jonathan Lofton, Recorder. The Cadet Training Academy started at the conclusion of the CAC meeting. The academy had two tracks. The first, aptly titled the Cadet Basic School, was designed to prepare cadets to participate in their first encampment. The other, the Cadet Staff School,

was designed to prepare cadets to serve on encampment staff. For two days, cadets were trained in drill and ceremonies, uniform wear, customs and courtesies, physical fitness, resource management, and effective leadership principles. The Cadet Basic School provided quality training to the cadets, most of which were Cadet Airmen Basic, under the direction of C/CMSgt Robert Gilley of the Ruston Composite Squadron. The Cadet Staff School also provided valuable training, but it also provided even more valuable standardization and practice of the skills and routines that will be used by these cadets this summer. The Cadet Staff School was led by C/Capt Marc Daigle, C/Maj Jordan Logan, and C/Capt Daniel Elsea who will serve as this years encampment cadet commander, cadet deputy commander, and cadet executive officer, respectively. Everyone was also treated to two aerospace activities: straw rockets and a vertigo chair. The rocket designing taught the cadets the importance of aerodynamic design, as they were challenged to test their rocket to determine its accuracy. The vertigo chair provided the cadets with insight as to what it feels like to become spatially disoriented and how your bodys signals cannot be relied upon to determine your orientation and directional movement. Encampment staff interviews were also conducted for those cadets wishing to serve on staff this summer. Overall, the weekend was a complete success in preparing cadets for the positions they will fill this summer at Louisiana Wings summer encampment at Barksdale Air Force Base June 11-19, 2005. CADET TRAINING ACADEMY PHOTO CUTLINE: The cadets and instructors of the Cadet Training Academys Cadet Staff School pose for a photo after their graduation from the weekend long activity.

1st Lt Diana McGimsey, CAP Capitol City Composite Squadron PAO On Monday, 2 May, 2005, the Capitol City Composite Squadron met for their regularly scheduled weekly meeting of cadets and senior members. However this meeting was meant to be especially different, for the Squadron was honoring two cadets who had successfully completed milestones in their CAP cadet careers. C/2d Lt Micah Joslyn was awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award. This entitles a cadet to become a cadet officer. Joslyn had worked diligently on this achievement, and his

perseverance undoubtedly paid off. Cadet Joslyn wants to enter the military upon completion of his high school studies. Joslyn is more than well on his way to meeting that goal. He is a hard worker. C/Capt Cal Szur was awarded the Amelia Earhart Award . Like cadet Joslyn, Szur had labored tirelessly to achieve this milestone. Added to this achievement, Szur is currently the cadet C.O. for the 16010th Composite Squadron, and his tenure concludes this year. Cadet Szur desires to apply to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, upon completion of his high school studies. In attendance was the majority of the Squadron and also in uniform. Additionally, the Louisiana Wing Commander Col Rodney Ammons was also on site, in order to present the coveted awards. Numerous others also attended the event which included parents and friends. It was a fine and splendid attendance, and various and assorted refreshments were served.

CADETAWARDS.1PHOTO CUTLINE: From left to right, CAP Maj Mark Ducote, C/Capt Cal Szur, C/2d Lt Micah Joslyn, and LA WG CO Col Rodney Ammons CADET AWARDS.2PHOTO CUTLINE: Col Rodney Ammons (left) and C/Capt Cal Szur (right) CADET AWARDS.3PHOTO CUTLINE: Col Rodney Ammons (left) and C/2d Lt Micah Joslyn (right) CADETAWARDS.4 PHOTO

SOUTHWEST REGION LIAISON NEWS

From the Southwest Region newsletter Lt Col Joe Macklin, USAF has retired and is the new State Director of the Montana Wing of CAP. Taking over as the Director of Operations for the Southwest Region is Maj Don Hensley, USAF. Maj Hensley is coming from Altus AFB, Oklahoma. While stationed at Altus, Maj Hensley was a Flight Commander/Examiner Pilot in the C-5 Combat Crew Training School. Lt Col Blake Fentress, USAF retired in June. His new position will be as the Director of Aerospace Studies, Air Force Junior ROTC at John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas. The new commander of the Southwest Region LO will be Lt Col Jim Lasche, USAF. Lt Col Lasche is coming from the Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB, Illinois. The Southwest Region Liaison Office is located at NAS JRB, building 1525, Fort Worth, Texas.

REGION STAFF COLLEGE 2005

Region Staff College - 16-23 July, 2005 at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The registration deadline is 30th June. The director for the staff college will be CAP Lt Col Arthur M.

Swanson, Shreveport Senior Squadron. The cost is $120.00. Billeting will be on base for $25.00 per day. On-base meals at the dining facility will be approximately $10.00 per day.

SAFETY NEWS
101 Critical Days of Summer 101 Critical Days is the historically accident-filled period of time between Memorial Day Weekend, which begins at 4pm on 27 May, and Labor Day Weekend, ending at 7am on 6 September. Summer time, unfortunately, is a time we places ourselves at greatest risk. With long-awaited vacations and weekends filled with CAP activities, we tend to be overanxious and a little less attentive in our eagerness to enjoy all our carefully planned events. Eagerness and inattention can be a tragic combination. We want the summer of 2005 to be an enjoyable and mishapfree summer, but it requires extra effort from everyone to be especially careful, diligent and safety conscious. Remember, Operational Risk Management (ORM) can work as well at a weekend barbeque as it can at a CAP flight activity. You simply must identify the hazards, assess how risky they are and come up with a plan to minimize or eliminate the risk. So please take the time to examine each situation of each activity and consider the consequences of not making safety a part of every decision. Source: The Sentinel, Civil Air Patrols Safety Newsletter, May 2005

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The Pelican Flight is an unofficial newsletter in the interest of the members of the Louisiana Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Opinions expressed by writers and editors are their own and are not to be considered official expressions by the Civil Air Patrol Corporation, the United States Air Force or the publisher. The Pelican Flight will be published on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for submission shall be the 5th of March, June, September and December. Colonel Rodney Ammons, LA Wing Commander, 1st Lt Suzann Ford, Editor. (April, May, June, 2005 edition)