 Cadet Sara Schoemer was presented her U.S. Air Force
Academy appointment by Major Nicole Malachowski, USAF, and member of the
United States Air Force Thunderbirds during a special ceremony on February 12th,
2007, at the Airman Leadership School, located on Nellis Air Force Base.Nevada Wing Cadet Accepted for US Air Force Academy
Captain Anthony Gorss, CAP
NCS Public Affairs Officer
702-553-4870 agorss@cap.aero
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Cadet Sara Schoemer was presented her
U.S. Air Force Academy appointment by Major Nicole Malachowski, USAF, during a
special ceremony on February 12th, 2007, at the Airman Leadership School,
located on Nellis Air Force Base. Cadet Schoemer, a member of Nellis Cadet
Squadron and student at Advanced Technology Academy, will be part of the 2011
graduating class at the Academy.
Major Malachowski also presented General Billy Mitchell
Awards to Cadet Rodion Korolkov and Cadet Samuel Jensen. The General Billy
Mitchell Award is presented to cadets as they enter into the officer ranks
within Civil Air Patrol, and entitles them to E3 status upon enlistment, should
they decide to join the U.S. Air Force. Cadet Korolkov is a junior at Rancho
High School in Las Vegas, and Cadet Jensen is home-schooled through American
High School out of Lansing, Illinois. Cadet Jensen is the son of retired Master
Sergeant Neil Jensen, 757th AMXS, who was also a member of the Air Force Rifle
Team.
Major Malachowski, the first female Thunderbird pilot, was
a Civil Air Patrol cadet with Clark County Composite Squadron, located in Las
Vegas, and recalled her days as a cadet and the thrill of flight during her
orientation rides. This helped fuel Major Malachowski's desire to pursue a
career within the Air Force and eventually led to an appointment to the U.S. Air
Force Academy. Cadet Schoemer's appointment to the Academy was put forth by
U.S.Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
Nevada Wing and California Wing Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Reno, Nevada
-- On April 28, 2007 the California Wing and Nevada Wing signed a new
Memorandum of Understanding governing the conduct of missions in the area
near the border of the two states. The MOU was drafted in response to
complaints from several County Sheriff’s who said that the lack of
inter-Wing coordination made using the Civil Air Patrol too complicated, and
often denied them access to the best resources.
As
an example, the eastern portion of Sierra County (California) is only 10
miles from Reno, and 140 miles from the closest California aircraft in
Redding, CA. But the request for assistance has to be made through the
California Office of Emergency Services by state law, and that office must
work through the California Wing. There had been no convenient way for the
Sierra County Sheriff to get the airplane 10 miles distant from him. The complete text of the
new MOU can be found on the Publications page
of this website.
NOAA Satellites ready
for spike in summer distress calls
As
summer brings out more boaters, campers and hikers, NOAA satellites are
ready to pinpoint the locations of a likely increase in distress calls
from emergency locator beacons carried by outdoor enthusiasts.
NOAA's polar and geostationary satellites are part of
the high-tech, International Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking
System, along with Russia's Cospas spacecraft, called COSPAS-SARSAT. The
SARSAT system uses a network of satellites to quickly detect and locate
distress signals from emergency beacons onboard aircraft, boats and from
hand-held personal locator beacons.
 When a NOAA satellite pinpoints a distress location
within the United States, or its surrounding waters, the information is
relayed to the agency's SARSAT Mission Control Center in Suitland, Md.,
and sent to a rescue coordination center, operated either by the U.S.
Air Force (for land rescues), or the U.S. Coast Guard (for water
rescues).
SARSAT statistics show a significant increase in
rescues during the spring and summer seasons, versus the cold weather
months. For example, from January-March 2003, SARSAT was responsible for
24 rescues throughout the United States, but during the June-August
period, the number climbed to 96. In 2006, 59 people were saved between
January and March, but 89 were rescued from June to August. For all of
2006, the SARSAT system rescued 272 people in the United States and its
coastal waters.
"The SARSAT program is always ready, so people can
enjoy the outdoors with less fear of injury or death," said Ajay Mehta,
NOAA's SARSAT program manager.
Since its creation in 1982, COSPAS-SARSAT has been
credited with more than 20,500 rescues worldwide, including more than
5,500 in the United States and its surrounding waters. Through May 11,
there were 134 rescues in the United States for 2007, an average of one
save per day.
"Anyone with plans to hike or camp in a remote area,
where cell phone service is not reliable, or sail a boat far from shore,
should not leave home without an emergency locator beacon registered
with NOAA," said NOAA Commissioned Corps Lt. Jeffrey Shoup.
Older emergency beacons, which operate on the 121.5 and 243
megahertz frequencies, will be phased out by early 2009, when 406
megahertz beacons will become the new standard. A key advantage of some
of the 406 megahertz beacons is they use Global Positioning System
technology for instant detection, leading to faster rescues.
NOAA, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is
celebrating 200 years of science and service to the nation. From the
establishment of the Survey of the Coast in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson to
the formation of the Weather Bureau and the Commission of Fish and
Fisheries in the 1870s, much of America's scientific heritage is rooted
in NOAA.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and
national safety through the prediction and research of weather and
climate-related events and information service delivery for
transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of the
nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth
Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal
partners, more than 60 countries and the European Commission to develop
a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it
observes, predicts and protects.
Year-end CAP Awards Ceremony Culminates in Change of
Command
By Dan Netcher (775) 289-6162
White Pine Composite Squadron
 Promotions and individual recognition highlighted the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
White Pine Composite Squadron’s December awards ceremony, conducted in
conjunction with year-end holiday festivities.
In a change of command ceremony, Cadet Shailah Martin accepted squadron
leadership from fellow cadet and former squadron cadet commander Jonathan Lujan.
Martin also received the Wright Brothers Milestone Award and was promoted to
Cadet Staff Sergeant. Cadet Richard Willes also received the Wright Brothers
Milestone Award and was, likewise, promoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant.
Cadet JG Martin and David Willes were promoted from Cadet Airman First Class to
Cadet Senior Airman.
Trisha Goulter, Josie Taylor, Mary Barela, Nathan Hughes, Jay MacKendrick, Joe
Nardi, Alieca De Shane and Victor Jackson received the Curry Award and were
promoted to Cadet Airman.
Samuel Johnson, Shailah Martin, and Richard Willes were awarded their red
service ribbon for three years in Civil Air Patrol. Samuel Johnson, David Willes,
Nathan Hughes, Jay MacKendrick, Jordan Goff, Chris Brindley, JG Martin, Mary
Barela, Trisha Goulter and Josie Taylor received their community service ribbon.
The squadron had a very successful 2006 and is looking forward to the challenges
in 2007. The squadron is working on several major projects which include the
aerospace excellence challenge, which requires the cadets to complete 11
aerospace activities, and a flight challenge where cadets learn to fly through a
computer simulator. Other planned activities include the Nellis Air Force Air
Show, visiting the US Air Force Thunderbird Museum and the Air Force Threat
Museum.
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program affords young people ages 12 through 18 and
older opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about aerospace and to
take part in homeland security. To learn more about Civil Air Patrol and the
cadet program, or to sign-up, contact Captain Barbra Martin, the squadron’s
deputy commander for cadets, at (775) 235-7408.
Pictured from left to right standing: Civil
Air Patrol White Pine Composite Squadron cadets Josie Taylor, Jay Mackendrick,
Richard Willes, Sam Johnson, Trisha Goulter, Mary Barela, David Willes, JG
Martin, Jonathan Lujan, Samantha Goebel, Patrick Doty, Shailah Martin, Carisa
Martin, and Joseph Nardi.
Local Civil Air Patrol Members Attend Aviation Nation
By Dan Netcher (775) 289-6162
White Pine Composite Squadron
Members of the Civil Air Patrol White
Pine Composite Squadron returned recently from Nellis Air Force Base, in Las
Vegas, Nev., and the Aviation Nation 2006 Air Show. At the air show, squadron
members had the opportunity to view a broad spectrum of both military and
civilian aircraft. A highlight of this year’s event was the number of WWII
warbirds that flew at the show, including the famous P-51 Mustang (Tempus
Fugit), P-38 Lightning (Glacier Girl) and a Battle of Britain British Spitfire.
Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron Earns Award
By Dan Netcher (775) 289-6162
White Pine Composite Squadro
CAPTION: Pictured from left to right, Major Dan Netcher, Cadets Jordan Goff,
Nathan Hughes, Jonathan Lujan, Alieca DeShane, Joe Nardi, Trisha Goulter, Josie
Taylor, Sanantha Goebel, Victor Jackson, Richard Willes, Lt Harry Rhea, Cadets
Jay Mackendrick, JG Martin, Sam Johnson, Mary Barela, Shailah Martin, David
Willes, Lt Debby Willes and Capt. Barbara Martin.
Dec. 30, 2006 The White Pine Composite Squadron has earned the Nevada Wing’s
Squadron of Merit for 2006. The award was based on the squadron’s cadet program
and the activities they conducted thoughtout the year. This annual award was
established to recognize the top cadet and composite squadron in the Nevada
Wing.
The White Pine Composite Squadron hopes to continue this legacy and has
scheduled lots of activities and challenges for the upcoming year.
Nevada Wing
celebrates CAP's 65th birthday early
--Wing conference scheduled during actual birthday weekend
by Capt. Anthony Gorss
Nellis Cadet Squadron
Nellis AFB, NV -- 8 Nov 2006,
Civil Air Patrol members and distinguished guests celebrated CAP’s birthday --
observed every Dec. 1 -- a few weeks early this year at Nellis Air Force Base’s
Officers Club.
Nevada
Wing members were joined by members of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets Corps, U.S. Army
and U.S. Air Force ROTC, and state Sen. Dina Titus for dinner, dancing and cake,
recognizing CAP’s 65 years of commitment to America.
Titus expressed her enthusiasm for America’s
youth and how their commitment, dedication and voluntary participation for cadet
programs puts them at the forefront to be the nation's next great leaders.
Nevada Wing celebrated early because the wing conference is scheduled during the
actual birthday weekend in 3 1/2 weeks.
Cadet's
Offer Additional Security Presence on Halloween
by Capt. Anthony Gorss
Nellis Cadet Squadron
Nellis AFB, NV - 31 Oct 2006 – While
other teens were out trick-or-treating, Civil Air Patrol teens were patrolling
the housing areas of Nellis AFB. U.S. Air Force Security Forces requested CAP’s
assistance with traffic watch services, cautioning motorists that there were
children present, and giving the impression of a larger Security Force’s
presence.
Nellis AFB is the home of many airman and their families,
and some of these families were out door-to-door filling their bags with candy
and other treats.
CAP teens gave up their traditional Halloween to augment
base security forces. A total of 15 members from CAP were present, all of whom
were gratefully acknowledged by a party hosted by Nellis Cadet Squadron and
Clark County Composite Squadron.
Civil Air Patrol Nearing End of Seismic Survey
-- Civil Air Patrol wings from several states are
participating.
CAP aerial photographer Lt. Nick Ham
goes over mission flight with CAP Pilot Capt. Dennis Wyza and CAP Observer John
Barringer. CAP crew, all of the CAP Salem Unit, utilized new Satellite Digital
Imaging System for aerial photography in support of USGS Survery.
Photo: Oregon Civil Air Patrol
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(SALEM) - The Oregon Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol, along with other CAP Wings, is nearing completion of it's
participation in an extensive six state seismic survey mission in cooperation
with the United States Geological Survey and the and the California Office of
Emergency Services Clearinghouse that is being conducted from August 16th
through August 31st.
The CAP in Oregon was operating out
of Willamette Aviation at the Aurora State Airport as well as bases in Medford,
and Eugene. Other CAP wings (states) participating in the exercise were
California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada with Oregon covering targets in
Washington as well.
The seismic survey event,
comprising simulated volcanic as well as earthquake activity, involved numerous
aircraft and corresponding air crews, ground support personnel and
communications specialists and is part of a national program to better
understand and respond to local seismic danger spots and practice emergency
response to a major seismic event in the Pacific Northwest. >> read
more
 Nellis
Cadet Squadron Wins Competition
Las Vegas, NV (NVWG) -- March 18, 2006 --The Color Guard Competition
which took place at Creech AFB on Saturday March 18 included the top ranking
Nevada Wing cadet squadron teams.
The 2006 Cadet
Color Guard Competition was held at Creech AFB (formerly Indian Springs Air
Force Auxiliary Field) located 31 miles north of Las Vegas.
Nellis Cadet Sq Color Guard accepts the award for
this years competition
 A
large crowd of CAP members were present to watch the exacting standards and
precision demonstrated by each cadet team. Each team had practiced long
and hard to prepare for the annual competition.
After a long day
of intense competition, the Nellis Cadet Squadron’s color guard was named the
victor of the grueling competition. The Nellis Cadet Squadron was the
winner of the Pacific Region competition several years ago and competed at the
national level.
More information
about the competition and other cadet programs will be posted here shortly.
In the mean time.......Congratulations to
this year's victors!
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LEGISLATIVE DAY NEWS
RELEASE
CAP’s Legislative Day To Feature Outstanding Cadets
MONTGOMERY, AL Feb 15, 2006 – Four Civil Air Patrol cadets will join CAP
National Commander Maj. Gen. Antonio J. Pineda as the featured speakers
during CAP’s Legislative Day celebration to be held Thursday, March 2, from
noon to 2 p.m. in the Senate Dirkson Building in Washington, D.C.
The event complements the organization’s Winter National Board meeting
slated for March 3-4 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
Allen Dunn II,
National Capital Wing;
Tiffani Heinreich, Nevada Wing; Rebekah Kepple, Iowa Wing; and Binoy
Patel, Florida Wing will speak about their CAP experiences and how the
organization is preparing them for success. They are among 24 cadets
participating in CAP’s Civic Leadership Academy, a weeklong course of study
and academically challenging activities that began Feb. 25 in Washington.
Pineda said Legislative Day provides CAP the opportunity to report to
Congress the organization’s progress in serving the needs of communities
across America, including milestone achievements in disaster relief, search
and rescue, cadet programs and aerospace education, as well as CAP’s vision
for the future.
“In 2005 the impact of CAP’s ‘Missions for America’
was phenomenal,” said Pineda. “During hurricane season alone, CAP provided
over 50,000 hours of volunteer time that served more than 8,000 people, and
the cost to the taxpayer was only $100 per flying hour. In addition, CAP’s
exceptional educational and growth opportunities for youth nurtured the
success of more than 20,000 cadets across the nation. The nearly 57,000
members of the Civil Air Patrol are truly America’s ‘Everyday Heroes.’ ”
Dunn is cadet commander of the Arlington Cadet Squadron and chair of the
National Capital Wing Cadet Advisory Council. He commanded the 2003 Middle
East Region color guard team, which received a first-place award in national
cadet competition. He aspires to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy
and to fly cargo planes.
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Heinreich of the Clark County Composite Squadron in Las Vegas, has been a member
of CAP for five years. The Nevada Wing’s 2004 Cadet Officer of the Year,
Heinreich has held almost every staff position a cadet can hold, including cadet
commander.
Currently, she is the squadron cadet
leadership officer. Heinreich attended the National Emergency Services Academy
in 2002 and Cadet Officer School and National Blue Beret in Oshkosh, Wis., in
2005. Heinreich, who plans to be an Air Force fighter pilot, has her eye on the
Thunderbirds demonstration team.
Kepple of the East Iowa Cadet
Squadron was the Kansas Wing’s Cadet of the Year in 2005. She has been a CAP
member for three years. Kepple attended the Cadet Officer School in Montgomery,
Ala., in 2005. Keeple has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of
2010; she hopes to become an Air Force officer.
Patel, a member of
Florida’s Treasure Coast Composite Squadron, is a native of India who speaks
three languages. He is cadet commander of his squadron, deputy director of cadet
programs for Group 4 and a 2005 graduate of Cadet Officer School. Patel is the
recipient of the 2004 Florida Wing Group 4 Cadet of the Year Award. He assisted
the Florida Wing with hurricane relief efforts in 2004.
Air Force SSgt and his unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
guard base (USAF Photo)
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