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Letter to Nevada Wing CAP from the PIO re Steve Fossett
Although
the search for Steve Fossett, by public agencies, has been over for
quite some time, the media interest continues. Writers from around the
country as well as around the world are finding new angles to write
about, and the electronic media will keep checking in as side stories
develop. Controlled in a responsible manner, this can do wonders for the
CAP reputation and local recruiting.
This said, Nevada Wing CAP members must understand the discretion
that should be afforded this subject, if approached by media
representatives.
We have already had a couple of instances where CAP members have
spoken to the electronic media, expressing negative theories regarding
the probable survivability of a crash. This cannot continue. It places
the entire Wing in a precarious legal position, and could result in
potentially unfortunate, long-lasting consequences.
Each and every member of this Wing must understand that they do not
‘own’ any of the information surrounding any search, and theories or
opinions given to the media will be interpreted as those of the Wing …
no matter how much the member may wish to protest otherwise.
Not one person in the Nevada Wing ‘knows’ what may have happened to
the missing Mr. Fossett. I strongly suggest that you do not allow
yourself to be seduced by the camera lens or the attentions of a
writer/reporter.
If approached, don’t say "no comment". You have a comment and it is:
"please contact the Nevada Wing Public Information Officer, Wing
Commander or Wing Legal Officer. They can provide up-to-date and
accurate information which I may not have".
This is one of the best ways that you can help protect your CAP Wing
from undeserved harm by those seeking to craft a ‘reality’ that agrees
with their particular agenda. Members of the Nevada Wing have repeatedly
demonstrated strength in their skilled search efforts. Now is the time
to use that same strength to know when to keep your opinions to
yourself.
Maj. Cynthia S. Ryan, CAP
Public Information Officer
Nevada Wing
CAP MOURNS LOSS OF 2 LEADERS
CAP leaders die in plane crash
- Pacific Region director of operations, Nev.
Wing commander were en route to Rosamond, Calif.
NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS,
Nov 09, 2007 -- Two nationally recognized, highly
regarded members of the Civil Air Patrol – Col. Edwin W. Lewis
Jr., director of operations for CAP’s Pacific Region, and Col.
Dion E. DeCamp, commander of CAP’s Nevada Wing – died Thursday
evening when their CAP plane crashed south of Las Vegas. Lewis had traveled to
Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas
to drop off a CAP airplane to be used as an airshow display.
He and DeCamp where apparently en route to Rosamond, Calif.,
Lewis’ hometown, when the crash occurred.
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| Col. Dion
DeCamp |
Col. Edwin Lewis
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Lewis and DeCamp had enjoyed long and
distinguished careers, both in the U.S. Air Force and CAP. Most
recently, both men were actively involved in the search for
legendary American aviator Steve Fossett.
>> More on
CAP
National Headquarters site
Memorial Service Held for Col DeCamp
A memorial service was held for Col Dion
DeCamp in Northern Nevada. Images from that service are
hosted online.
>>
Memorial Services Images (offsite)
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CAP Cadets Remember Veterans
 Truckee, CA - Nov 13, 2007 -
Tahoe Truckee Composite Squadron (NV027)
Cadet Color Guard presented the Colors for Veteran's Day November 11,
2007, in the Truckee, CA. The local VFW had disbanded two years ago so
the squadron took over this important annual ceremony.
Approximately
twenty veterans, a number of CAP members and the public attended. 1LT
Charles White organized this year's ceremony with assistance from LtCol.
Michael Scott and Capt. Patricia Northrop. Cadets in photo (L->R):
C/AB
Tyler Graham,
C/CMSgt
James Manion, C/MSgt. Kaijah Houghman,
C/CMSgt.
John Manion & C/AB Jon Friesen
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New Wing Commander Announces New Goals
At the Wing Conference Colonel Ralph
Miller was announced as the new Nevada Wing Commander. He
announced six goals:
1. Increasing Cadet involvement in
Emergency Services
2. Training more Seniors and Cadets for Mission
Base Staff
3. Identifying and training members for unit
staff positions to improve management
4. Improving coordination between Squadrons
5. Targeting recruiting to the needs
of the Squadron
6. Enhancing professionalism in all Nevada Wing activities
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CAP MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION
Media: The Nevada Wing, CAP contacts listed below
are available to help the media. They also can refer media to CAP members across
the nation for regional and local information.
Cynthia S. Ryan,
Maj., CAP
Nevada Wing Public Affairs Officer
MIO/NVWG HQ 1.775.358.370
jdebardelaben@cap.gov
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Thomas Cooper, Capt., CAP
Nevada Wing Assistant Public Affairs Officer
Nellis Senior Squadron
scox@capnhq.gov |
Squadron News
Nellis
Cadet Squadron
Commanders Call Notes
by LtCol Brown
Las Vegas, Nevada- Nov 13, 2007 Aviation Nation’s praise and major thanks were relayed to the Cadets and Seniors
who pitched in to make this year’s Aviation Nation Air Show the best ever. Lt
David Henderson singled out several Cadets and Seniors for doing an outstanding
job, showing leadership and taking responsible tasking in stride. Special thanks
also go to Cadets Young, Cruz-Colon, and Johnson for helping at the Veterans Day
Ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City.
 The Star Scholar for this test cycle was Cadet Crisp who did great in
Leadership and scored a 100% on the Aerospace test. Other successful test scores
were achieved by Cadets Cruz-Colon, Dombrowski, Spann, Sult, and both S. Maleport and T. Maleport
We have just two meetings left in your efforts to win one of three prizes in Lt
Miller-Gore’s contest for Cadets who recruit the most new members between 1
October and 27 November.
Attached are information and registration forms for Mountain Man Rendezvous. Do
not delay in turning in your form and Cash or check, payable to “LVAC BSA”, (Las
Vegas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America). Mountain Man Rendezvous is scheduled
for 15 and 16 Feb, optional 17 Feb. Early sign up for Rendezvous is $18 now, $23
later, and transferable to another Cadet if you find you cannot make it.
 The Squadron van and some Senior members are not available to support
marksmanship training this Saturday because of the Wing Conference and Unit
Commanders Course. You are on your own to get to the training. The names of
Cadets who signed up three weeks ago for shooting were sent in for the base
entry list; but, drivers will not be on the list. The key is to arrive early at
the Area Two Gate, (out LV Blvd., across from the Speedway), so you can be
escorted on base.
Head west on the road, turn right just past the
red roof buildings, turn right at the end of the street, and go a couple blocks
to the “Gunfighters Village” for the class. First timers will need a parent to
sign papers and will receive training. Old hands will get a quick safety
briefing and go shoot while the first timers get their lessons. The cost is
$5.00 for all equipment, targets and Ammo.
There are several activities scheduled for November and December. Any questions,
please call Lt Col Brown.
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For
fifteen years, a wreath company in Maine has donated 5,000 natural Christmas
wreaths to decorate Veteran’s graves in the Arlington National Cemetery. 
MAXWELL
AFB, Ala. October 2, 2007 -- 
Cadets
Cavazos, Crisp, and Bixby represented NCS at the
dedication of Palm Mortuaries "Healing Field". The dedication ceremony took
place Saturday, Sept. 8. 
