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I NS I DE T HIS ISS U E: Letter from the Editor

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CSX Recap

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Cadet Graduations, Achievements, and Promotions

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San Diego Air & Space 6-7 Museum Tour and O Rides & AE Topic

Happy Summertime Squadron 144!

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San Diego Air Show & 10-11 CAWG Encampment Recap SAREX Recap & Upcoming SAREX

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Color Guard

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Visitor Information & Cadet and Senior Staff

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UPCOMING EVENTS NCOS SOUTH 11-13 SEP MARCH ARB cawgcadets.org for more info SAREX 8-9 AUG FULLERTON For more information, contact 2dLt Balderston at [email protected]

We moved at mach speed since our last newsletter! We participated in Cadet Selection Exercise (CSX) for California Wing (CAWG) Encampment, Non-Commissioned Officer’s School (NCOS) South, Search and Rescue Exercise Training (SAREX), Air Show San Diego, Orientation Rides (O Rides), San Diego Air and Space Museum educational field trip, Color Guard, and CAWG Wing Encampment. Whew! I have to say, since my Senior Member activation in February, I have learned so much and met the very best people! Of all the activities I attended, I appreciated the CAWG Encampment the most. At times, I felt just like a Basic Cadet Student who was overwhelmed with learning new things on demand. Just as quickly, I was proud to march alongside our flight, provide leadership guidance, and assist with minor medical needs to help the students get through the day (moleskin is our friend!). During my 10 days at Camp San Luis Obispo (lovingly called CAMP SLO), I observed big hearted, leadership driven, successful volunteers from all over the state come together and coordinate in such a way that brought the most organized, high quality and fun training a cadet could ask for. Senior Member volunteers ranged from retired high ranking military veterans to new Air Force Academy graduates; most of the Senior Members were former cadet. The days’ schedule was from predawn to late nights and offered a range of experiences from several aerospace education workshops, a challenging obstacle course, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter ride and much more. But before I say too much, take a look inside and see for yourself! The last two months are full of amazing memories. I hope you can join us next time for the outstanding leadership experiences, personal growth, and lasting friendships! ————————————————1stLt Jennifer Davenport 1st Lt Jennifer Davenport

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CSX 2015 RECAP On 13 May 2015, 75 cadets across California traveled to Camp San Luis Obispo and underwent a rigorous Cadet Selection Exercise (CSX) to identify Cadet Cadre for the upcoming 2015 CAWG Encampment in July. Each cadet selectee submitted an initial resume, cover letter, assessment tests, and other various requirements BEFORE they even arrived. Once they checked in, the review process began immediately and lasted until the end of the weekend. Each cadet selectee had to prove their proficiency in Drill, 6 Step Teaching Method, Customs and Courtesies, Barracks Skills, Communication Skills, Physical Fitness Instruction, Review Boards, and pass a Comprehensive Test covering various related manuals. Then on Saturday night, a highly motivated group of Cadets and Senior Members carefully selected which cadet deserved which CAWG Encampment position. The meeting lasted well past midnight. Over 75 cadets applied and only 54 were chosen. Sunday morning at 0630 all of the cadets were gathered together, split into two groups, and given the news. I am proud to say all of the Squadron 144 Cadets that applied for CAWG Encampment Cadre were selected! Talk about an exciting ride home! I had a fabulous time driving and observing the whole selection process. I would do it again in a heartbeat! 1stLt Jennifer Davenport C/2dLt Calvin Amos: Lima Flight Commander C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico: Department Head of Mess C/SSgt Alex Davenport, Mess NCO C/SrA Jacob Richards, Alpha Flight Sergeant

C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico, C/SSgt Alex Davenport, C/SrA Jacob Richards BEFORE CSX started. 2

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C/SrA Jacob Richards, C/SSgt Alex Davenport, C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico, and C/Amn Rebecca Cherry AFTER CSX!

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C/ SrA Jacobs Demonstrating the 6 Step Teaching Method

“The Review Board”

Practicing Barrack Skills and Working as a Team

Volleyball Practice

Motivation Speech by C/Col Spongberg

Selected Mess Staff

Selected Cadet Support Squadron Cadre

Selected 133rd Cadet Training Squadron Cadre

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CONGRATULATIONS May & JuNE Promotions PROMOTIONS:

Basic training flight Graduates:

C/CAPT DYLAN MACGUIRE

C/Amn Nicholas Adams

C/ CMSgt Terence Belprez

C/Amn Bryce Braxmeyer

C/ SSgt mark Ferdinandwalters

C/Amn James Braxmeyer

1st Lt Jennifer Davenport

C/AMN Jonathan CHABOT C/AMN Jackson McCluskey

ACHIEVEMENTS:

C/Amn Luke Skiles

C/CAPT DYLAN MACGUIRE

C/amn Noah Turner

C/2d Lt Haddon Williams C/2d Lt Madeleine Angquico

C/Amn Luke Skiles, C/Amn Noah Turner, and C/Amn Nicholas Adams graduating Basic Training

C/Amn Bryce Braxmeyer and C/Amn James Braxmeyer graduating Basic Training

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C/Amn Jackson McCluskey and C/Amn Jonathan Chabot graduating Basic Training

C/SSgt Mark Ferdinandwalters

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CONGRATULATIONS May & JuNE Promotions

C/Capt Dylan McGuire C/TSgt Russell Woo

C/CMSgt Terence Belprez

C/2dLt Haddon Williams received the Mitchell Award

C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico received the Mitchell Award

C/Capt Dylan McGuire received the Amelia Earhart 1st Lt Reggie Angquico Award

Administration Officer

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San Diego Air and Space Museum Tour

C/2dLt Haddon Williams and C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico received the Mitchell Award. C/Capt Dylan McGuire received the Amelia Earhart Award. Capt Milton Low, JAG, USN (Ret) presented the awards. 6

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What a great “ride” we had at the San Diego Air and Space Museum on 16 June 2015. We had an excellent turn out! We were honored to have three docents leading three separate tours for our cadets and family members. Each of the docents had great perspective, insight, and humor. There is always something new to learn about history, listen to the docent’s personal history, and become aware of the great sacrifices that were made to ensure our freedom. In addition, Navy Captain Milton Low, JAG, USN (Ret) was our special guest and awarded three top cadets with special achievements.

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NonCommissioned Officer’s School(NCOS) South One of many educational lectures on leadership with many great speakers.

Non-commissioned Officer School (NCOS) SouthAnother incredible Cadet Program training opportunity offered 29-31 May 2015. C/TSgt Bresnahan, C/SSgt Davenport, C/SrA Richards attended as students and C/SMSgt Lo offered his expertise as staff. Attend the next one!

11-13 September 2015 National Guard Armory at March Air Reserve Base

C/TSgt Bresnahan working on drill with his flight.

C/SrA Richards working on guidon flag with his flight.

NCOS stresses the fundamental aspects of instructional techniques, evaluation methods, and intermediate leadership laboratory skills. Get “Hands On” Experience in: 

Instructional Methods “Learn to Teach”

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Instruction on Color Guard & Guidon, Interaction

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Evaluation Techniques

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Drill and Ceremonies “You’re in Charge”

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Other NCO Responsibilities

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Make new friends across the state

C/SMSgt Lo hanging out with NCOS Staff friends.

For more information, go to Cawgcadets.org Click on Upcoming Events

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C/SMSgt Lo listening intently to one of the many useful leadership lectures.

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C/SSgt Davenport learning how to use the guidon.

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Pilot Capt Steve Parker, C/Amn B. Braxmeyer, C/Amn Turner, and C/Amn J. Braxmeyer and Pilot 2Lt Roxanne Parker

C/A1C Lawhorn, Pilot Capt Dave Wallace and C/Amn Braxmeyer

C/Amn Sawaya, Pilot 1Lt Kevin Shelton, and C/Amn Gutierrez and Pilot Capt Steve Parker

C/A1C Cho

Orientation Rides

otherwise known as “O” Rides were offered on 26 June 2015 at Gillespie Field to cadets in order to expose them to a small single engine aircraft. Cadets are offered 5 free “O” Rides before the age of 18 in hopes to instill a love to fly. Each “O” Ride is tailored to educate the cadet on specific flight training objectives. To learn more, read CAPP 52-7 Flight Syllabus on e-services. Thanks to CAP Pilots for their time and expertise training the cadets. We are forever grateful!

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NEW HORIZONS MISSION TO THE PLUTO SYSTEM ON 14 JULY 2015 By Maj Dennis Ammann, Aerospace Education Officer NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto and its five moons on 14 July 2015 becoming the last planet like body in our solar system to be photographed. Only the USA has been able to do this through the years. This spacecraft was launched aboard a Atlas V rocket on 19 Jan 2006, becoming the fastest spacecraft in history leaving Earth at 37,000 mph. A year later on 28 Feb 2007 it received a gravitational assist from Jupiter, increasing its speed to 51,000 mph. Finally on 14 July 2015 with the Sun slowing it's speed, it flew by Pluto at 31,000 mph with it's closest point of approach at 7,800 miles from the surface. All on board instruments seemed to work fine, but we won't know for about 1.5 years from now, because that's how long it will take to download all the data to APL via the DSN. Go to: eyes.nasa.gov, download the software, and watch New Horizons fly-by Pluto and it's moons, while shifting from camera to camera, sensor to sensor, targeting Pluto and it's 5 moons. Ponder if you can, the brilliant people who built this robot that could go so far and still operate! Perhaps they attended a CAP STEM robot class in the past? New Horizons isn't finished yet, she's on her way to the Kuiper Belt to take pictures of a small object in two years and then onward to a second object 5 years from now. Eventually, NASA would like to New Horizons to measure where our solar system's border ends. NASA is already doing this with Voyagers I and II. Next year NASA's spacecraft Juno will go into orbit around our largest planet: Jupiter, for close-up encounter, so stay tuned and 'Keep Looking Up.' Maj Dennis Ammann sharing his telescope at our monthly PT meetings. He is always teaching us new things about aerospace! Thank you Maj Ammann for your enthusiasm! We appreciate you so much! 9

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Air Show San Diego Another great year at Air Show San Diego on 20-12 June 2015. Thanks to Maj Dennis Ammann and his outstanding cadet staff, they were able to provide Flight Line Security for both days and have the opportunity to camp out on the tarmac Saturday night. Maj Dennis Ammann provided an Aerospace Education walk-around at 'Fighter Row' learning about the various WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War era aircraft, ending with a very informative replica small arms lesson by 1st Sgt Mike Wilgus, President, 82nd Airborne WWII History Assoc. Cadets and Senior Members from six squadrons were represented for a total of 38 personnel. Give it a try next year and enhance your resume and learn about AE.

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California Wing Encampment 2015 was greatly anticipated by all. Over 200 cadets from across the state came together to either be a student and learn to follow or be part of the cadre and learn to lead. From aerospace classes and physical fitness to rifle simulation and U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter flights, students and cadre had a opportunity to gain new experiences, learn from each other, and ultimately, come together as a team. Excellent experience! Congratulations to all who attended! Cadre: C/2dLt Amos, C/2dLt Angquico, C/SSgt Davenport, and C/SrA Richards. Students: C/Amn B. Braxmeyer, C/Amn J. Braxmeyer, C/A1C Robin Cho, C/Amn Lee, C/A1C Lawhorn, C/Amn Ju, C/Amn McCluskey,C/Amn Turner, C/Amn Williams. Thanks to Maj Amman, Capt Angquico, 1Lt Davenport, and SM Lai for staffing Encampment and providing rides for our cadets.

Motivation Rally at end of Encampment after the big Group Run.

Waiting on Group Inspection. C/Amn B. Braxmeyer 2nd from left.

Juliet Flight marching to cadence.

Obstacle Course

Cadets Lawhorn, Davenport, and Cho at the Pizza Party on the last night of Encampment. 11

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C/Amn Noah Turner in a Black Hawk helicopter!

Group Volleyball Tournament

Cadets Lee and Ju at Pizza Party.

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After CSLO, stopped at our traditional Summerland Beach spot. Cadet Richards, Lawhorn, Davenport, Amos and Angquico giving me a power pose!

Cadet McCluskey waiting for his Black Hawk helicopter ride!

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Group 7/8 SAREX held 13-14 June 2015: A Search and Rescue Exercise where Air, Ground, and Communication Teams join together to practice communicating, searching, scanning, identifying, and locating downed aircraft. We had an excellent turn out with local and regional squadrons.

Plane located! Good Job Ground Team! C/SSgt Davenport and Flight Officer Cofer standing by.

Flight Officer Cofer, C/SSgt Davenport, and 1LT Davenport hiking towards identified plane near Lake Henshaw.

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1LT Davenport, C/SSgt Davenport, and C/Amn Adams waiting for plane to give directions on mock crash location on Palomar Mountain.

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GROUP 7 & 8 SEARCH AND RESCUE EXERCISE

Air Crew collaborating on the flight plan. 2dLt Ferdinandwalters pictured with regional Squadron Senior Members.

Maj Ross Veta performing early morning plan of the day to all SAREX members.

Ground Team hiking on Palomar Mountain and communicating with the Air Crew through radio and signal mirrors.

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SAREX TRAINING WHEN: 8-9 AUG 2015 WHERE: FULLERTON

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SQ 144 COLOR GUARD C/Capt Dylan McGuire C/2dLt Madeleine Angquico C/SSgt Alexander Davenport C/TSgt Russell Woo C/SSgt Alexander Davenport C/TSgt Matthew Angquico , alternate, not pictured Christian Heritage School Senior Graduation 12 June 2015 14

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BRING A VISITOR Visitors must notify Maj Dennis Ammann NO LATER THAN Monday before 12:00 PM to be placed on the security gate roster for entrance into the military base. Drivers must show their Driver’s License or CAP ID. General Contact: Maj Dennis Cell: (619) 247-2457

Ammann, Security Officer,

Email Address: [email protected] Meeting Location: 147TH Combat Communications Squadron, CA Air National Guard Base, 7288 Convoy Terrace, San Diego, CA 92111-7901. Map Note: Please check the squadron calendar for the most current information about the meeting location, http://sq144.cawgcap.org/ Mailing Address: San Diego Cadet Sq. 144, Civil Air Patrol, P.O. Box 600864, San Diego, CA 92160-0864 *To earn your recruiting ribbon, your friend must be 12-18 years old, bring their parent(s), attend at least 3 meetings, AND sign up. You need a total of 2 sign ups to earn your recruiting ribbon.

CADET STAFF

SENIOR MEMBER STAFF

CADET EXECUTIVE STAFF:

Maj Ross Veta, Commander

Cadet Commander: C/2d Lt Haddon Williams

Maj Dennis Ammann, Deputy Commander & AE Officer

Cadet Deputy Commander: C/2d Lt Calvin Amos

Capt Reginald Angquico, Admin/Personnel Officer

Cadet Executive Officer: C/2d Lt Madeleine Angquico

1st Lt Laurie Bresnahan, Recruiting Officer 1st Lt Jennifer Davenport, PAO & Leadership Officer

CADET LINE STAFF:

2d Lt James Bankston, Character Development Officer

First Sergeant: C/SMSgt Barrett Lo

2d Lt Eric Ferdinandwalters, Communications Officer Alpha Flight Commander: C/TSgt Russell Woo

Flight Officer “Mac” Cofer, Safety & Admin/Personnel Officer

Alpha Flight Sergeant: C/TSgt Marco Jewell

SM Edward Lai, Asst Testing Officer, Web Designer SM Jessie O’Keefe, Emergency Services Officer

Bravo Flight Commander: C/TSgt Michael Bresnahan

AEM Philip Blanco, AE Training Support

Bravo Flight Sergeant: C/SrA Jacob Richards

CSM Olena Bankston, Support Staff Charlie Flight Commander: C/CMSgt Terence Belprez

CSM Scott Becker, Support Staff

Charlie Flight Sergeant: C/SSgt Alex Davenport

CSM Mattawan Lai, Support Staff CSM Marty Richards, Support Staff

Delta Flight Commander: C/SMSgt Ryan Ziegler

CSM Ralph Zeigler, III, Support Staff

Delta Flight Sergeant: C/SSgt Michael Becker

Thank you to all who submit photos for the newsletter!

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