Beverly Squadron - Sep 2008

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Beverly Composite Squadron Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol September 2008 Volume 2, Number 9
Promotions & Awards

Mitchell Award
The Beverly Composite squadron was proud to host the awarding of the Mitchell Award Certificate to Cadet Second Lieutenant Anthony Scicchitano by the Honorable Theodore C. Speliotis of the Massachusetts House of representatives.
Cadets
We had two cadet promotion to acknowledge this month.
Cadet Condon Promoted

Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Freeman Condon was promoted to Cadet Chief Master Sergeant this month.
Cadet 2d Lt. Anthony Scicchitano

With the presentation of the Billy Mitchell award a civil Air patrol cadet moves from the leadership phase of the cadet program to the command phase. By this point a cadet has learned how to instruct junior cadets to accomplish tasks. Billy Mitchell Award marks completion of Phase II, the Leadership Phase of the Cadet Program. The Mitchell Award is considered a Milestone Award as it caps the second phase of the cadet program. To earn the Billy Mitchell award a cadet takes a comprehensive leadership exam, and comprehensive aerospace exam and has to has attended at least one encampment. General Billy Mitchell was a controversial air war visionary. Among his achievements was the sinking of an enemy fleet in bombing trial in 1920. Although this proved the value of airpower it won him no friends in the
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Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Freeman Condon Salisbury teen C/CMSgt Freeman Condon of Salisbury Massachusetts is a sophomore at the Philips Exeter school in Exeter New Hampshire. Outside of School and CAP Sergeant Condon enjoys paintball, wrestling, basketball and lacrosse. Sergeant Condon has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since January of 2005, attended a week long encampment in the summer of 2005 and as Cadet Staff in the summer of 2008. He is the Flight Commander of the squadrons Eagle Flight, and has served as the Cadet Administrative Officer. In addition to the Unit Citation C/CMSgt Freeman Condon has earned the General J. F. Curry Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, Mary Feik Achievement, Wright Brothers Achievement, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
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Staff
Commanders Message
By Tom Lyons, Major CAP
DCC Message
By Greg Carter, Major CAP
Deputy Commander of Cadets
Squadron Commander Study Habits
Hanger Dance
We are well underway to making our first annual WWII Hanger Dance a rousing success. The most important thing now is to sell tickets, and post posters, so you can sell even more tickets.
I thought it might be a fitting time to talk about Study Habits since this affects our cadets more now that the new school year has started.
One of the first lessons our cadets learn after joining our corps, is study habits. Once receiving their learning packet, the cadets will begin the self paced leadership program by studying the Leadership: 2000 and Beyond
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DCS Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP
Deputy Commander of Seniors
Beverly Squadron Goals

Sample Ticket You can find copies of the posters at the end of this newsletter. Sell Hanger Dance Tickets. I know I have asked for this before but I think this would be good for us to get a feel of how we are doing as a squadron. We are busy getting ready for the hangar dance but please take a moment and think for what you would like to see in the future. You will find a form on page _ I would like to have all the seniors fill out one of these forms and turn it in sometime October so we can set some goals for 2009.
Encampment
I am very happy with the turn out for encampment this year. For any cadets who have not been, start planning on attending next year. For those of you who have already attended, consider attending next summer as cadet staff. And while you are thinking about it, sell Hanger Dance Tickets. Seniors can attend encampment too, there is always
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Emergency Services
From the Desk of
AMY S. COURTER, Major General CAP
From the Desk of

Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Emergency Services Training Officer
National Commander By the time you get this newsletter the latest Scanner class will be history. I hope if you are a senior member of the Beverly Composite squadron you are either a scanner or a graduate of the training session just completed. I trust the session was well attended and that you all passed the tests and have received credit on your SQRTs I know the notice between the announcement and the class was short, and we will try and give you more of a heads up next time. I will try and talk Captain Rieker into conducting another class before the end of the calendar year, and see if we can open it up to members in other squadrons.
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September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). Civil Air Patrol is an NPM Coalition Member again this year, and wants to encourage all members and their communities to be better prepared for emergencies. NPM is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools as part of the Ready Campaign. Throughout September DHS will work with a wide variety of organizations like Civil Air Patrol to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness planning.
This year there are again four main focus areas for NPM. a. Get a kit b. Make a plan c. Be informed d. Get involved There are many opportunities to participate in NPM, and we encourage all members to check out all the tools and ideas available at http://www.ready.gov/. We hope you have a safe and educational National Preparedness Month. Once a disaster has struck is the wrong time to learn that you, your family, or friends are not prepared. Preparing personal and family disaster kits in advance helps make sure that you have what you need, and don't get caught
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2008 SAREX Schedule

Schedule subject to Change; Contact Lt Col Mottley MAWGXP@aol.com 19 & 20 January 07:30 17:30 SAREX1: DONE 16 & 17 February 07:30 17:30 SAREX2: DONE 19 & 20 April 07:30 17:30 SAREX3: DONE 17 & 18 May 07:30 17:30 SAREX4: DONE 21 & 22 June 07:30 17:30 SAREX5: DONE 23 & 24 August 07:30 17:30 SAREX6: DONE 20 & 21 September 07:30 17:30 SAREX7: 18 & 19 October 07:30 17:30 SAREX8: 22 & 23 November 07:30 17:30 SAREX9:
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Aerospace
Aerospace Education Program
By William Frisbee, 2d Lt CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer
Current Event
By Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer
Launch Failure
Unusual Aircraft of WWII

A few months ago, I wrote about a few airplanes that fought in World War 2 that you probably didn't know about. This month I'm going to talk about a few more. However these ones are the real oddities of World War 2. Planes possibly ahead of their time, planes that may have even changed the way we think about airplanes. While they may not have directly impacted the air war of World War 2, they remain an important part of aerospace history. As the war progressed, the Germans, Russians, Japanese, Americans, British, and everyone else involved in the air war was hard at work developing the "next" generation of war machines. It all really started in the 1930's as the airplane transitioned from a fabric covered bi-plane to a metal covered mono-plane. From two smaller caliber machine guns to multiple heavy cannons. From a bulky radial engine to turbojet or rocket power. Even when the war was winding down, all involved in the war were still trying to come up with something faster, better and more maneuverable to either keep air superiority or to try to win it back.
An Alliant Techsystems suborbital rocket carrying two NASA hypersonic experiments was destroyed shortly after liftoff from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia Friday, Aug. 22.
Millions of Dollars of Burning Sky Junk That Was HYBOLT on ALV X-1 Photo Credit: ASA The anomaly that caused the failure occurred
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The Arado Ar-234 Blitz (Lightning):

The Ar-234 was the worlds first operational jet bomber. This plane first flew on June 15th of 1943. The Arado was originally powered by two Jumo 004 turbo jet engines (the same jet engines that powered the Me262, the worlds first operational jet fighter), and much like the Me-163 took off from a wheeled dolly and landed on a retractable skid. As the Jumo engines became more reliable and powerful, tricycle retractable
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Women in Aviation Flight Academy

The 104 Composite Squadron will be holding a Women in Aviation Flight Academy in the summer of 2009. We already started the planning of this event, and have sponsored a patch competition to be worn on the student flight suits. Letters will be sent out to major Aerospace Manufactures and Corporations for funding and training
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Safety
Safety
By William Frank, 2d Lt CAP
Wing Safety Note

By W. Tim Nelson, Major, CAP
Safety Officer
Wing Safety Officer I wanted to remind you that the youth of Massachusetts are going back to school this week. Be extra vigilant as you drive past bus stops as they wait for the bus and when they are being dropped off. Be aware of school buses stopped with their red lights flashing. Always make sure that children are completely out of the roadway and the flashing lights have stopped before you proceed. More than once I've seen a child run back to a school bus to retrieve a forgotten item after the driver has turned off the flashing lights. Take a little extra time and keep a wary eye. Be safe!
CAP and the FAA Wings Program

As part of last months inspection of our squadron, I did a review of the CAP safety program and took note of several areas where our program could be improved. With the arrival of the new aircraft and the infusion of pilots into the squadron, Im going to briefly discuss a new safety initiative that will be implemented here at Beverly. As outlined in CAPR 62-1, CAP pilots are encouraged to participate in the FAA Pilot Proficiency Program. So what is this program all about? The FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program encourages an added level of safety and professionalism thru a consistent, recurrent training program. At the core of the program are seminars events that are sponsored by the FAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Foundation. They cover all aspects of flying and the objective is that a better informed/trained pilot is a safer pilot. The program has three phases: basic, advanced, and master. The basic phase gets a pilot into a program of recurrent training, while the advanced and master phases allow a pilot to work on more specialized training. At all phases, you work with an instructor pilot to setup a training program, with a combination of classroom and air work. As the incentive for pilots to complete at least the basic phase, the FAA will waive the biennial flight review for an individual who completes the basic requirements in the previous 24 months (since your last BFR). In addition, by
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Safety Facts:
Unintentional injuries continue to be the fifth leading cause of death overall, exceeded only by heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Unintentional injuries rank third in importance behind cancer and heart disease. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children between the ages of one and 21. The top five causes of fatal unintentional injuries include: motor vehicle crashes, falls, poisoning, suffocation, and fires and burns.
Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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Communications
RECURRENT COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING MONTHLY QUIZ.
SEPTEMBER 2008. REVIEW OF CHANGES IN NEW CAPR 100-1. (12 MAY 2008) Due to the length of some of the changes, this month's Quiz will be limited to five questions. TRUE OR FALSE. CHAPTER 4 - COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS 1. The Master Communicator Badge. The Master Communicator Badge is designed to recognize those communicators who have mastered the communications specialty and have progressed to management of the CAP Communications Program. It is awarded to those members who have achieved the Master Rating in Communications (CAPP 214). The approving authority is the region or national commander. Required Endorsement: Region DCS/Comm. Award: Master Communicator Badge to be worn in accordance with CAPM 39-l. TRUE OR FALSE 100-1 12 MAY 2008 uniform equivalent of the Communicator Badge. Any member authorized to wear any of the three levels of Communicator Badge may also wear the Communications Patch on the uniform(s) for which it is appropriate. The Communications Patch is NOT authorized for users of the communications system who have not entered into the Communications Specialty Track and achieved at least the Technician rating IAW CAPP 214. TRUE OR FALSE
3. Communicatora of the Year. This award has been established to recognize a current member who has made a significant contribution to the CAP Communications Program as a whole. This selection should be based on the member's lifetime contributions to the CAP Communications Program, not just the year of nomination.
Communicator of the Year. 15 March - Region nominations due at NHQ CAP/DOS

for consideration as the Civil Air Patrol Communicator of the Year." In the event that no nomination is received NHQ CAP /DOS or the NTC will request a nomination from each of the region DCS/Comms for consideration. NHQ/DOS will pass all nominations to Personnel and Member Actions for consideration by the CAP Awards Review Board. TRUE OR FALSE
2. Application for Communicator Badge. The communicator badge (basic, senior, master) should be applied for on CAPF 2A, Request for and Approval of Personnel Action. The communications officer will sign as requester. At wing and region levels, the director of communications will initial the appropriate wing/region authorization lines and forward to the appropriate commander for signature. Documentation supporting the eligibility of the member will be listed in the remarks section. The CAPF 2A and all supporting documentation will be sent to the appropriate approving authority. The cloth Communications Patch is the BDU/Utility 12 CAPR
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Ribbon Fun
By Bobby R. Thomas, Lt Col, CAP
Bits and Bytes

By William Frisbee, 2d Lt CAP
IT Officer
In January 1944, the Blue, Green and Red Service ribbons were authorized. Note: The hours of service for the next three ribbons include all hours spent on Civil Air Patrol work; not just flying hours. Only highest award could be worn.
Buying a new computer?

Every so often, we all need to buy a new computer. So how do you do it? Where do you go? I want to use this months column to help you save a few dollars and get the best computer for those dollars you can. We all have seen the ads on TV, on the radio, in the magazines, newspapers, and on and on from the various computer companies out there, from Apple to Dell, IBM to Gateway and everyone in between. Buying a computer today isnt exactly easy, but neither does it have to be rocket science. You simply need to make sure you take a couple of things into consideration. 1.) Decide what you want to use the computer for. Are you just checking email and browsing the web? Are you playing high end flight simulators? Are you playing back movies and audio on your home entertainment system? Its important to understand what you want to do with your computer, and that helps guide you thru several other questions. Know what you want to do with your computer first, as it will limit your choices of laptop versus desktop, can help set costs and better define where to purchase the computer from. Of course, the more you want to do on the computer, the more recent software you use, the more expensive the computer will be, but just set some basic guidelines for yourself before attempting to look for a new computer. 2.) Laptop or desktop? Looking at your decisions above limits your choices. If you are using a lot of high end software (flight sims, games, 3D modeling or heavy programming), you are best off with a desktop system as they tend to be higher powered, better video cards, more RAM and better upgradability. Traveling a lot? Like something small and out of the way? You may want a laptop. The decision between laptops and
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1000 Hrs
500 Hrs
250 Hrs The real service ribbons are 5/8 inch in height. Some fakes are available but they are 3/8 inch in high. You will notice that in some of the old photographs or paintings that the ribbons are worn with the single blade down. At the Texas Wing Headquarters is a painting of Colonel D. Harold Byrd, Texas Wing Commander and
National Executive Board Chairman, that has the propeller pointing down. There were few standards in
the early days. The blue circle, white triangle and red Propeller comes from our days in the Office of Civil Defense.
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PDO Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP
Summer is Still Here.

By James McIntosh, Major CAP
Professional Development Officer
Assistant Health Services Officer
Building Excellence
Leaders do not command excellence, they build excellence. Excellence is "being all you can be" within the bounds of doing what is right for your organization. To reach excellence you must first be a leader of good character. You must do everything you are supposed to do. Organizations will not achieve excellence by figuring out where it wants to go, then having leaders do whatever they have to in order to get the job done, and then hope their leaders acted with good character. This type of thinking is backwards. Pursuing excellence should not be confused with accomplishing a job or task. When you do planning, you do it by backwards planning. But you do not achieve excellence by backwards planning. Excellence starts with leaders of good and strong character who engage in the entire process of leadership. And the first process is being a person of honorable character.
With the finding of mosquitoes that were found to have West Nile Virus in Danvers, this article should help with any questions that may arise. Are there different kinds of mosquitoes? Yes. About 3000 different kinds (also called species) of mosquitoes have been identified worldwide, with more than 150 different mosquito species found in North America. Fifty-one different species of mosquitoes have been identified in Massachusetts. Where are mosquitoes usually found? Most adults spend the day in damp, shady areas where they can find protection from the sun; some of them will even hide in your house. Mosquitoes need water to lay their eggs in and plants to hide in so they are usually found around water and plants. Mosquito eggs are laid on water or damp soil where the young mosquitoes grow and develop. Different mosquitoes prefer different kinds of water. Some use natural sources of water such as swamps or ponds and others prefer water in swimming and wading pools, old tires, watering cans, flower pots, trash cans, etc. When the young mosquito turns into an adult, it leaves the water and flies away. How long do mosquitoes live? Most female mosquitoes live for less than 2 weeks and most male mosquitoes live for less than a week. However, when the conditions are right, some mosquitoes will live up to 8 weeks. The life cycle of all mosquitoes includes four different stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Adult mosquitoes are the only ones that fly.
Bust of Marcus Aurelius Wikipedia Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. - Marcus Aurelius
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Why do mosquitoes bite? Only female mosquitoes bite to suck blood. The female uses the blood to make eggs. Male and female mosquitoes use plant nectars and fruit juices as their
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PAO
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP
Reports Due
James M. McIntosh, Major CAP Administration Officer
Public Affair Officer
Circulation & Advertising

Our newsletter circulation is up to 171 email addresses plus the few hard copies I make to hand out at the weekly meeting. Any cadet who brings in a business advertisement with the fee, will receive a free cadet ad, to be use within three months. The cadet ad must conform to the very high Eagle Eye standards, but you can publish a friend or family member birthday. How would one of your Grand th parents like to have their 110 birthday celebrated in the add pages of the eagle eye?
The following reports are due NLT October 10 to Wing Headquarters. Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE) MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM) CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO) MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT) Quicken RPT 173-2, Quarterly Finance (FM) Quarterly Public Affairs (PA) Flight Release Officer Roster (DO) MWF 15-3, DDR report (DDR) A reminder that any reports that are to be submitted to Wing HQ, especially by the Responsible Department and IS NOT mailed through the Squadron Admin Office, a copy must be submitted to Administration for our records.
Hanger Dance
I hope you all printed out copies of the posters to put up at work, school an even at your local barber shop. Putting up posters, making sure you have permission to do so first, is a good way of publicizing the CAP as well as the events we sponsor. As PAO I can only do so much by myself, and it is through the hard work of you seniors, cadets, and parents, joined by our CAP friends who get the word out about events like the hanger Dance.
Logistics
By David Snow, Major CAP
Logistics Officer
Cell Phones
The church I attend is collecting old cell phones to be recycled into prepaid phone cards for our troops overseas. I will accept any old cell phones you bring to the meeting. I was stationed over seas at Christmas at least twice without a chance to get home, so I know what it is like. Lets send a few stocking stuffers over seas this year that will ease the family burden of being deployed. The cell phones are safely recycled preventing many harmful compounds from going into land fills. The money from the recycling plant is used to purchase calling cards which are then distributed to our troops over seas. If there is any doubt in your mind on what a phone call
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Every month the Transportation Officer is required to fill out an CAPF 73. This is a form to record all activities preformed during that given month for our assigned Corp. Van (19199). All Van drivers are required to fill this form out on a daily bases. This is done by submitting times of use followed by hours used for that day and signed on the reversed side under the proper date. Make sure that you go over the check list, to make sure the van is ready to roll. We need to keep our records current. Please report any problems that arise to the Transportation Officer or their assistant.
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approximately 27 seconds into flight and is not known. Two NASA aeronautics experiments that were on the developmental Alliant Techsystems, or ATK, suborbital rocket were lost. One experiment, designed at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., was to have gathered data on air flow conditions and heating on vehicles flying at hypersonic speeds at least eight times the speed of sound, or 5,280 miles per hour. The other experiment was to have evaluated a possible shape for a space capsule that could travel to Mars and gather data on atmospheric conditions encountered by the reentering probes. HYBOLT resembles the blade of a flat-head screwdriver and is designed to pierce the atmosphere to assess the boundary layer, a very thin layer of air that flows over the surface of a vehicle in flight.
of hypersonic flight if we can get a better handle on air flow," said chief engineer Mark Croom. "At hypersonic speeds the temperature of the flow around the aircraft or spacecraft is so great that it affects just about everything. That includes the shape of the vehicle, the material it's made of and even the chemistry of the molecules in the air." Instruments embedded in HYBOLT were to have sent temperature and pressure information back to the ground as the rocket accelerated to Mach 8 and faster. The information was to have been used to improve design tools for future aircraft and spacecraft. After gathering its data the experiment payload was suppose to have separated from the rocket and fall into the Atlantic Ocean, exposing the second payload package, the Sub-Orbital Aerodynamic Re-entry Experiments, or SOAREX. SOAREX was designed to capture data and send it electronically back to researchers before it, too, falls into the Atlantic Ocean along with the rocket.
SCAMP Photo Credit: ASA SOAREX consists of three separate probes. Two comprise NASA's experiment and the third belongs to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington.
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Hybolt Photo Credit: ASA "We should be able to conquer some of the challenges
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The NASA experiments, designed at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., characterize a new self-orienting reentry vehicle shape. The largest of the probes, called the Slotted Compression Ramp, or SCRAMP, resembles a blunt-nosed cylinder mounted on a ring. "The SCRAMP design offers a super-stable re-entry system -- sort of like a big hypersonic badminton birdie that rights itself nose-forward after tumbling," said principal investigator Marc Murbach. "The slot between the cylinder and the circular heat shield also enhances drag and stability."SCRAMP represents a significant change in atmospheric entry probe design from the traditional blunt body space capsule shape that has been used since the 1960s. By using the blunt-nosed shape NASA may be able to embark on new planetary missions with probes that can carry more instruments and fly with more stability and less drag. SCRAMP is accompanied by an instrument that will measure atmospheric conditions at the point of release.
The third small probe in the SOAREX package will test an automatic identification system, or AIS, receiver and transmitter designed for ocean recovery. It is nicknamed "Melonsat" because of its shape. The foam-filled sphere will float and its beacon is designed to transmit its Global Positioning System satellite coordinates for about seven days until it is recovered. The ALV X-1 rocket stands more than 53 feet tall. The two-stage suborbital launch vehicle uses solid-fuel motors for propulsion. During its voyage the rocket was expected to reach an altitude of more than 200 nautical miles and stay aloft about 10 minutes. The mission was a partnership between ATK of Salt Lake City and the Fundamental Aeronautics Program in NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. ATK provides the launch vehicle and launch services and NASA provides the range services.
Original Story was from the NASA web site by:

Kathy Barnstorff NASA Langley Research Center Keith Koehler NASA Wallops Flight Facility Beth Dickey NASA Headquarters
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Armstrong Achievement, Mitchell Award, Red Service Ribbon, Cadet Recruiter Award, the Encampment ribbon (2007) with one clasp (2008), and the VFW Civil Air Patrol NCO Award.
Hybolt Aboard the ALV X-1 Rocket Photo Credit: ASA

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Character develops over time. Many think that much of a person's character is formed early in life. However, we do not know exactly how much or how early character develops. But, it is safe to claim that character does not change quickly. A person's observable behavior is an indication of her character. This behavior can be strong or weak, good or bad. A person with strong character shows drive, energy, determination, self-discipline, willpower, and nerve. She sees what she wants and goes after it. She attracts followers. On the other hand, a person with weak character shows none of these traits. She does not know what she wants. Her traits are disorganized, she vacillates and is inconsistent. She will attract no followers. A strong person can be good or bad. A gang leader is an example of a strong person with a bad character, while an outstanding community leader is one with both strong and good characteristics. An organization needs leaders with both strong and good characteristics, people who will guide them to the future and show that they can be trusted.
the pace. This behavior wins trust, loyalty, and ensures the organization's continued vitality. One of the ways to build trust is to display a good sense of character composed of beliefs, values, skills, and traits: Beliefs are what we hold dear to us and are rooted deeply within us. They could be assumptions or convictions that you hold true regarding people, concepts, or things. They could be the beliefs about life, death, religion, what is good, what is bad, what is human nature, etc. Values are attitudes about the worth of people, concepts, or things. For example, you might value a good car, home, friendship, personal comfort, or relatives. Values are important as they influence a person's behavior to weigh the importance of alternatives. For example, you might value friends more than privacy, while others might be the opposite. Skills are the knowledge and abilities that a person gains throughout life. The ability to learn a new skill varies with each individual. Some skills come almost naturally, while others come only by complete devotion to study and practice. Traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person, while character is the sum total of these traits. There are hundreds of personality traits, far too many to be discussed here. Instead, we will focus on a few that are crucial for a leader. The more of these you display as a leader, the more your followers will believe and trust in you.
Traits of a Good Leader

Compiled by the Santa Clara University and the Tom Peters Group: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Wikipedia Courage - not complacency - is our need today. Leadership not salesmanship. - John F. Kennedy To be an effective leader, your followers must have trust in you and they need to be sold on your vision. KornFerry International, an executive search company, performed a survey on what organizations want from their leaders. The respondents said they wanted people who were both ethical and who convey a strong vision of the future. In any organization, a leader's actions set
Honest - Display sincerity, integrity, and candor in all

your actions. Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust.
Competent - Base your actions on reason and moral

principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike emotional desires or feelings.
Forward-looking - Set goals and have a vision of the

future. The vision must be owned throughout the organization. Effective leaders envision what they want and how to get it. They habitually pick priorities stemming from their basic values.
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Inspiring - Display confidence in all that you do. By

showing endurance in mental, physical, and spiritual stamina, you will inspire others to reach for new heights. Take charge when necessary.
Achievement, Charles Lindbergh Achievement, General Jimmy Doolittle Achievement, Goddard Achievement, Red Service Ribbon, and the Encampment Award with a clasp.
Intelligent - Read, study, and seek challenging

assignments.
Cadet Stillian Promoted

Cadet Airman Christopher Stillian was promoted to Cadet Airman this month.
Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people.

Prejudice is the enemy of justice. Display empathy by being sensitive to the feelings, values, interests, and wellbeing of others.
Broad-minded - Seek out diversity. Courageous - Have the perseverance to accomplish a

goal, regardless of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Display a confident calmness when under stress.
Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make a good

decisions at the right time.
Imaginative - Make timely and appropriate changes in

your thinking, plans, and methods. Show creativity by thinking of new and better goals, ideas, and solutions to problems. Be innovative! Cadet Airman Christopher Stillian Danvers teen Cadet Airman Christopher Stillian joined the Civil Air Patrol in June of 2008. C/AMN Stillian is a senior at North Shore Tech and when not busy with school work or CAP he enjoys a robust round of paintball. His favorite class is machine shop. Airman Stillian also attended the CAP Summer Encampment at Fort Devens this past August. In addition to the Unit Citation C/AMN Christopher Stillian has earned the General J. F. Curry Achievement and the Encampment Ribbon(2008).
Eagle Scout
The Eagle Eye is proud to congradulate Airman Dullea on earning his Eagle Scout award. Well done airman!
Bust Belleau Wood Photo

http://gilshivers.com/dreadnought/ Retreat Hell! We've just got here! - Attributed to several World War I Marine Corps officers, Belleau Wood, June 1918. (key ideal - take a stand) Clark, D. R. (2004), Instructional System Design Concept Map. Retrieved 2-Sept-08 http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadchr.html
Seniors
There were no senior promotions this month, again, once more, as for the past several months.
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home means when you are deployed overseas on a holiday, find a veteran, ask them what it would have meant to them to have a free calling card.
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Participation
So far we have had very little submitted by cadets and nothing from parents. ???? The last cadet article was encampment 2007 by Airman Kluge. I had hoped that one of you would have risen to the challenge of writing something for the newsletter. I was hoping that we could have a cadet page, maybe a monthly article from the Cadet Commander, some nice short pieces form the corps on activities, questions from the corps, pictures of cadet by cadets on activities. To the seniors: Well Done Again! Once more the Seniors have risen to the challenge and provided content that I find exceptional. If you read an article that you like, I encourage you to mention it to the officer who wrote it. If you have an Idea for an article you would like to see, either talk to the officer who normally write about that sort of target, email the idea to me, or take a shot at writing it yourself and sending it to me.
landing gear was added, removing the need for the wheeled dolly or skid. Later versions of the Ar-234 (the Ar-234C) featured four BMW 003 jet engines (as used in the He-162 Volksjager) . The Ar-234 was fast and very manuverable, but suffered from the same weaknesses other early jets did, such as sensitive throttle control (push the throttle too fast and the engines would explode or flame-out), and most deadly of all, required very long take-off and landing runs, which made the plane very vulnerable. These long take off runs were somewhat improved by the use of RATO (rocket assisted take-off) by two rockets mounted under the wings. After the rockets burned out they would fall off the jet and float back to the ground via a parachute. The Ar-234, while primarily a bomber, was also used in a reconnicance roll. In fact during the D-Day Invasion, one Ar-234 flew over the site many times taking pictures, and due to its speed was not able to be intercepted by Allied aircraft. Luckily for the Allies, the shortage of fuel and well trained pilots spelled a short history for this fast and effective jet bomber. A single copy of the Ar-234 exits today and can be seen, fully restored at the National Air And Space Museum in Washington D.C.
Factoid:
Movie titled Go (1999) scene you can clearly see a man wearing a Civil Air Patrol t-shirt, with a message to remain "Drug Free". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139239/trivia
Specifications (Ar 234B) General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 41 ft 5 in Wingspan: 46 ft 3 in Height: 14 ft 1 in Empty weight: 11460 lb Max takeoff weight: 21720 lb Power plant: 2 Junkers Jumo 004B-1 turbojets, 1980 lbs of thrust each
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Performance Maximum speed: 461 mph at 19700 ft Combat radius: 684 miles (with max bomb load) Service ceiling: 32800 ft Armament 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon in tail firing to the rear (optional) Up to 3,300 lb of disposable stores on external racks
many of the same Dornier employees that worked on the original production line.
Specifications (Do 335 A-0) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 45 ft 5 in Wingspan: 45 ft 1 in Height: 15 ft Empty weight: 11484 lb Max takeoff weight: 19500 lb Power Plant: 2 Daimler-Benz DB 603A 12cylinder inverted engines, 1726 hp each Performance Maximum speed: 474 mph Combat radius: 721 mi (half load) Service ceiling: 37400 ft Armament 1 30 mm MK 103 cannon 2 20 mm MG 151 cannons Up to 2200 lbs bomb load
The Do-335 Pfeil (Arrow):

The Do-335 was designed in mid 1942 by Dornier in response to the Luftwaffe need for a high speed bomber, which the Do-335 beat out planes by Arado and Junkers to win the contract. By the end of the summer however the Luftwaffe informed Dornier that the Do-335 was no longer needed unless it could be developed as a multirole fighter. Thus the Do-335 as we know it was born.
The Do-335 was most known for the fact it was fitted with two engines, that instead of being mounted in line on or under the wing, were mounted in the nose and tail in a push/pull configuration. When the first prototype flew in late 1943, it surprised its pilots by being very fast, very maneuverable and rather easy to handle. Fitted with two DB 603A 12 cylinder inline engines the Do-335 was capable of a maximum speed of 474 MPH, considerably faster than any Allied aircraft currently flying. In fact even if one engine was out the Do-335 was still capable of flying at 350 MPH.
The P-59 Airacomet:

The P-59 Airacoment holds the distinction of the first jet fighter to be produced by the United States. The P-59's design was finalized in early 1942, after General "Hap" Arnold witnessed the British successes with jet powered aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39.
Due to battles within the Luftwaffe and the Luftwaffe's aircraft factories near the end of the war, only a small number of Do-335's were built.
Like the Ar-234, only one example of the Do-335 exists today, again located at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. This plane was actually rebuilt and restored to flying condition in Germany by
The P-59 first flew in early October of 1942. However due to the poor engine response (typical of early jets), and poor performance, the life of the P-59 was very limited. The British who flew the P-59 found it inferior to the
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current British jets flying (the Meteor). Pilots however did find the P-59 to be very stable and smooth in the air. While the P-59 failed as a fighter jet for a number of reasons, the P-59 did provide the Air Force with experience with jet fighters at an early time in the war which would serve to prepare them for the future.
provided by the propeller. The I-250 first flew in March of 1945. However several test flights later the I-250 crashed due to a poor vertical stabilizer design, killing the test pilot. MiG redesigned the stabilizer and the Russian military ordered 50 of the aircraft. Due to reliability issues the I-250 was very late in earning its approval from the Russian military allowing true jet designs such as the MiG-9 and Yak-15 to obsolete the I250 before it entered widespread service. Only 10-20 of these unusual aircraft were thought to have entered any type of service.
Specifications (P-59A) General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 38 ft 2 in Wingspan: 45 ft 6 in Height: 12 ft 4 in Empty weight: 7940 lb Max takeoff weight: 12700 lb Power Plant: 2 General Electric I-A turbojets, 2,000 lbs of thrust each Performance Maximum speed: 413 mph Range: 240 mi Service ceiling 46200 ft Armament 1x 37 mm cannon 3x .50 cal machine guns The Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
The I-250 was a very unusual Russian aircraft. This plane was powered both by a standard engine/propeller, but was also powered by a motorjet (a very early type of jet engine).
Specifications (I-250) General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 26.9 feet Wingspan: 31.1 feet Height: 12.1 feet Empty weight: 6470 lb Loaded weight: 8113 lb Power Plant: 1 VDRK booster motorjet, 1,322 lbs thrust & 1 Klimov VK-107R liquid-cooled V12 engine, 1650 hp Performance Maximum speed: 512.6 mph Range: 857 miles Service ceiling 39041 feet Armament 3 20 mm B-20 cannons
The I-250 was designed by the Russians who saw the Germans quickly developing effective jet powered aircraft. However due to the relative inexperience with jets, the Russians used a mostly conventional design and used the smaller motorjet to supplement the thrust
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text book. Being a self paced, cadets will learn through reading (and hopefully practice) in the first chapter about disciplined study habits so that they can learn in the shortest of time. For good learning you should determine the right time and the right place to study. The following are guidelines as taken from Leadership: 2000 and Beyond that are proven successful whether you are preparing for an exam or learning for fun. Decide when to study. Set aside a certain number of hours a day or a week to do it. Choose a quite place so you will not be interrupted. Have good lighting Find a comfortable, well-ventilated place to work Make sure you have all the tools you need (pencil, paper, note cards, calculator) before you start Give your undivided attention to the subject and shut out distractions (radios, television etc ) Survey the material you are going to read by scanning the paragraph headings and major topics. To better understand the material you are about to read, ask yourself questions about it first. Answer these questions as you read. If you are allowed to write in your book, underline or highlight important ideas; otherwise outline the material. Complete all the material Answer any review questions provided in the text Reread to clear up any misunderstandings Take a 5 minute break each hour, doing something as different from reading as you can, such as physical exercise Review consistently and periodically.
There is a SAREX coming up and I expect that a few of you will by flying out to the mission base with Captain Rieker in our hot new airplane.
A Joy to the Pilots Eye Photo: Captain Buck The Wing commander finally gave us a plane, and he can take it away quicker than it arrived if we dont get enough air crews trained and on-line. We need more instructors, we have one so far, and he is Captain Rieker. There are several of you who are qualified to sign SQRT cards and you need to start putting together your lesson plans to pass on your specialized training to the eager students that make up our membership. As your training officer Ive asked several of you to step up to the plate and put together some training. To date we have had one, just one officer commit to a class. We can do better than this, we have to do better than this. I cant do it myself, you all need to be either instructor, students or both. We have several members who are no longer able to actively participate in missions. I challenge you to return to us as instructors. Give us the benefit you your experience and training. I like looking out the window at Charlie Papa, We will lose the view, if we dont start implementing the vision.
So remember, find a quite place, make a study schedule, follow the above guidelines and open your mind to knowledge and become the best student and leader you can.
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Encampment 2008
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Public Affairs Officer Encampment for this year was slightly different than in years past. This year Fort Devens was selected as the site for encampment and from the latest reports, survived the week long activity. Our Cadets came home with not only a great experience, but with an award as well. There were also nine cadets from other wings also attending the Massachusetts Wing encampment. The cadets from out of state came from Maine Wing (1), New Jersey Wing (1), National Capitol Wing (1), New York Wing (3), and Connecticut Wing (3). [ Welcome to Mass Wing all of you ed]
Two Beverly Composite Squadron Seniors attended, Major Snow attended as the Communications Officer, Supply Officer, and Transportation Officer. Lucky I had a fantastic cadet to work with. Said the Major, The Cadets pretty much ran the entire encampment requiring little intervention from the seniors. Major Snow rated the encampment a success There was no out of control yelling, just good quality training. In fact, Id say, It was the best encampment that I've seen, and I've been to four encampments. Everyone seemed to have a great time, both seniors and cadets. Beverly Composite Squadron 2 Lt Frisbee ran the Mess Hall. From 6AM until 9PM he worked with his crew to provide three nutritious, delicious meals to the cadets and seniors. Major Snow weighed in on Lieutenant Frisbee too, LT Frisbee was having way too much fun at the mess hall. He made encampment fun, exciting and an experience that all cadets will remember for a life time. Well Done Lieutenant.
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The Cadets Arrive Under the Watchful Eye of Cadet 2d Lt Scicchitano Photo: Encampment Staff Beverly Composite Squadron sent a total of twelve cadets to encampment this year. Two cadets went as Cadet Staff, and the other ten cadets were members of the Corps of Cadets. Lt. Colonel Williams Teaches Class: Encampment Staff Cadet Classes included a class on the Air Force presented by Air Force personnel. Cadets learned about the air Force chain of command and structure. A Basic Communications User Training (BCUT) class was taught where cadets learned basic radio communication techniques. There were also classes on Leadership, Emergency Services, and Aviation History. Outside the classroom the cadets participated in fun events like, PT (always a favorite with the cadets), Drill, Blackhawk helicopter demonstrations and rides for all cadets, and more than a few seniors. The Head Potato Peeler Photo: Encampment Staff
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In the evenings the cadets engaged in team sports by flights. The Leadership Reaction Course started with an obstacle course and ended with team building, problem solving scenarios for small groups. The usual rappelling course cancelled this year much to the dismay of the cadet corps and cadet staff. But there were field exercises.
The Ride: Encampment Staff The helicopter ride is generally considered the highlight of encampment every year. This year the weather did not cooperate and that made for some soggy CAP members. The rides were a little short to make sure everyone got up in the air before the pilots called the event due to rain.
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Cadets learn followership as Corps Cadets. They learn teamwork, how to interpret commands and carry out assigned tasks as individuals and in small groups. Organized into flights the cadets of the corps go every where as a group, they eat, sleep, eat, drill, eat, attend classes and eat, together. You get the sun up by pushing the earth down?? Photo:
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Every day starts with the Corps of Cadets greeting the sun by working up a sweat. PT is the order of the day, every day. Cadet PT is monitored by TAC and medical officers, but is largely run by the cadets, for the cadets.
C/1st Lt Tucker, C/2nd Lt. Williams & C/2nd Lt. Scicchitano, Cadet Staff Members! Photo: Encampment Staff Cadet Staff have all completed encampment as members of the Corps. They are learning leadership skills by filling the roles of flight sergeants and flight and company leaders. At encampment they can be in charge of larger numbers of cadets than in their squadrons. They are also in leadership positions for more than a few hours on meeting night. There are also roles for cadets as communications operators, PAO, and other nonEncampment continued on Page 28 The Eagle Eye 19
Prisoners of PT Cadet Gotts, and Cadet Miltch! Photo:

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main source of food. Do all female mosquitoes bite humans? No. Different species of mosquitoes like different types of blood. Some mosquitoes feed on animals like frogs, turtles and birds. Other species kinds bite mammals, including horses and humans. Some will bite both birds and mammals including humans. These mosquito species play an important role in spreading disease between birds and other mammals, including humans. Diseases that normally are found in birds can be transmitted to humans (and some other mammals, like horses) by mosquitoes that bite both birds and mammals. When am I most likely to be bitten by a mosquito? You can be bitten at any time. Different species of mosquitoes are active at different times of the day. Most mosquito species are active from just before dusk, through the night until dawn. How does a mosquito find an animal or human to bite? Female mosquitoes are attracted to the gas (carbon dioxide) that humans and other animals breathe out. Mosquitoes can follow a stream of carbon dioxide from as far as 50 feet away. Mosquitoes are also attracted to substances like lactic acid on your skin, which your body produces in greater amounts when exercising. Mosquitoes may also be attracted to certain scents or fragrances and are more attracted to dark colors than light colors. Why are mosquitoes bites a concern? Some mosquitoes carry germs that can make people and some animals sick. Mosquitoes can transmit viruses when they bite. In Massachusetts, the diseases linked to mosquitoes are West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus. How is the EEE virus spread? The virus that causes EEE is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. In Massachusetts, the virus is most often identified in mosquitoes found in and around freshwater, hardwood swamps. EEE virus particularly infects birds, often with no evidence of illness in the bird. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite infected
birds. Although humans and several other types of mammals, particularly horses and llamas, can become infected, they do not spread disease. How common is EEE in Massachusetts? EEE is a very rare disease. Since the virus was first identified in Massachusetts in 1938, fewer than 100 cases have occurred. Over 60% of those cases have been from Plymouth and Norfolk counties. Outbreaks of EEE usually occur in Massachusetts every 10-20 years. These outbreaks will typically last two to three years. The most recent outbreak of EEE in Massachusetts began in 2004 and included 13 cases with six fatalities through 2006. What are the symptoms of EEE? The first symptoms of EEE are fever (often 103 to106F), stiff neck, headache, and lack of energy. These symptoms show up three to ten days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Inflammation and swelling of the brain, called encephalitis, is the most dangerous and frequent serious complication. The disease gets worse quickly and some patients may go into coma within a week. What is the treatment for EEE? There is no treatment for EEE. In Massachusetts, about half of the people identified with EEE died from the infection. People who survive this disease will often be permanently disabled. Few people recover completely. What can you do to protect yourself from EEE? Since the virus that causes EEE is spread by mosquitoes, here are some things you can do to reduce your chances of being bitten: Schedule outdoor events to avoid the hours between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. When you are outdoors, wear long pants, a longsleeved shirt and socks. This may be difficult to do when the weather is hot, but it will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. What is West Nile Virus (WNV)? West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-carried virus that can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis. It was first identified in the United States in 1999. How is WNV spread? WNV is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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WNV may also be spread through blood transfusion or organ transplant. In addition, there are rare reports of WNV being passed from pregnant or breastfeeding women, who are infected with WNV, to their babies. Since these reports are rare, the health effects on an unborn or breastfeeding baby are unclear and still being studied. People do not become infected by having direct contact with other infected people, birds or animals. Why does my health department want me to report dead birds? When WNV infects birds, it can cause high mortality (death) in certain species, including crows and blue jays. Collecting information about the location of these types of dead birds can help identify areas where WNV may be active in Massachusetts. If you would like to report a dead bird in your area, call the MDPH Public Health Information Line at 866-MASS-WNV (866-627-7968). MDPH generally collects this information from June through September. What are the symptoms of WNV? The majority of people who are infected with WNV (approximately 80%) will have no symptoms. A smaller number of people who become infected (~ 20%) will have symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands. They may also develop a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Less than 1% of people infected with WNV will develop severe illness, including encephalitis or meningitis. The symptoms of severe illness can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. Persons older than 50 years of age have a higher risk of developing severe illness. How common is WNV in Massachusetts? Because most people who are exposed to WNV have no symptoms, it is difficult to know exactly how many people have been infected. People who develop severe illness with WNV are most often reported. Between 2000 and 2007, 59 people were reported with WNV infection in Massachusetts. Six of these people died. Cases have been identified from around the state.
Is there any treatment for WNV? There is no specific treatment for WNV infections. People with mild WNV infections usually recover on their own. What is a mosquito repellent? A mosquito repellent is a substance put on skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages mosquitoes from landing or crawling on that surface. Why should I use a mosquito repellent? Mosquitoes can spread viruses that cause serious diseases. In Massachusetts, the diseases spread by mosquitoes are West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Mosquito repellents can reduce your chances of being bitten by a mosquito and can reduce the risk that you will get one of these diseases. When should I use a mosquito repellent? Use a mosquito repellent when you are outside and exposed to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are generally most active between dusk and dawn, though some types may also be out during the day. Mosquitoes usually start to become active during early or mid-spring and remain active until the first hard frost (when the ground freezes). Which repellent should I use? Different repellents work against different bugs. It is important to look at the active ingredient on the product label. Repellents that contain DEET (N, N-diethyl-mtoluamide), permethrin, or picaridin (KBR 3023) provide protection against mosquitoes. In addition, oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] has been found to provide as much protection as low concentrations of DEET when tested against mosquitoes found in the United States. DEET products should not be used on infants under 2 months of age. Children older than two months should use products with DEET concentrations of 30% or less. DEET products are available in formulations up to 100% DEET, so always read the product label to determine the percentage of DEET included. Products with DEET concentrations higher than 30% do not confer much additional protection, but do last longer. In a study that looked at how long different concentrations of DEET worked against mosquitoes, the results ranged from 1 to 5 hours. However, the length of protection time will vary widely depending on temperature, perspiration, and water exposure.
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Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin. Apply the permethrin to your clothes before you put them on and follow the products instructions. Oil of lemon eucalyptus products should not be used on children under the age of three years. Do natural repellents work? A number of plant-derived products are available for use as mosquito repellents, including oil of lemon eucalyptus. Limited information is available regarding how well most of these products work and how safe they are. The information that is available shows that most of these products generally do not provide the same level or duration of protection as products like DEET or permethrin, except for oil of lemon eucalyptus, which has been found to provide as much protection as low concentrations of DEET.
desktops also helps guide your prices. Laptops are nearly always more expensive than desktops. Plan on a larger budget if going with a laptop. 3.) Set a budget. Computers can get expensive fast. By setting yourself a budget you can limit the impact to your overall budget. Make a realistic computer budget and stick with it! Again, using the two steps above will help put you in the right direction. A high powered laptop used for gaming will always be more expensive than a small desktop used only for grandmas email. 4.) Dont forget about the little guys. We all know Dell, HP and Apple, but there are lots of smaller mom and pop computer companies out there, that will build a computer to your exact specifications. Many of them are local. You may be able to save a couple of dollars for shipping or for the system by going local. Its always worth looking into. 5.) Make sure your system, be it from the big guys, or the little guys, as some type of warrantee. You want at least 1 year, but three year coverage is possible. Computers do break, things do go wrong. Protect your investment! For those that dont want the hassle of doing all the leg work, a call to Dell may be in your best interest. The folks at Dell will help you build a computer that fits your exact specifications. Once they design something for you, take that design to the local mom and pop shop and see how much they would charge you for the same thing. Remember, when buying a computer, make sure you have all your ducks in a line. Know what you want before you start shopping, as indecision can get expensive quickly! As always, should you need help getting a new computer, just send me an email and I will be more than happy to help! My email is wfrisbee@comcast.net.
Always Use Repellents Safely Follow the instructions given on the product label. If you have questions after reading the label, such as how many hours does the product work for, or if and how often it should be reapplied, contact the manufacturer. Dont use repellents under clothing. Dont use repellents on cuts or irritated skin. Dont use repellents near the mouth or eyes and use them sparingly around the ears. When using spray products, spray the product onto your hands first, and then apply it to your face. Use just enough product to lightly cover exposed skin and/or clothing. Putting on a larger amount does not make the product work any better. Dont let children handle the product. When using repellents on children, put some on your hands first, and then apply it to the child. Dont put repellents on a childs hands. When you come inside, wash your skin and the clothes that had repellent on them. If you develop a rash or other symptoms you think were caused by using a repellent, stop using the product, wash the affected area with
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West Point Update

By Captain Andrew W. Buck
groups, paperwork checked, Documents to sign, equipment to be issued, military customs and courtesies to be mastered, facts and figures to be memorized.
C/2 Lt Kelly Buck is now officially Cadet Kelly Buck West Point Class of 2012 , and at last sighting she was doing well.
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ew Cadets are marched from issue point to issue point by an upperclassman. Photo Credit: Stephen Joiner
Cadet Kelly Buck Photo. Credit: Andrew Buck Kelly wanted me to make extra sure I passed on her thanks to all the people who took the time to write to her, or even just send her a card. It was a morale boost during her first weeks in the Army, and she appreciated your taking the time from your busy schedules to remember her.
The New Cadets are formed into eight person squads that remain together for all of Cadet Basic training. As you might suspect, close bonds are formed between these squad-mates. The Squads form companies, and RDay ends with the swearing in ceremony at Trophy Point.
R-Day
She was understandably nervous as we dropped her off on R-Day ( 30 June 2008) to begin her in processing and Cadet Basic Training or CBT for short. Another name for CBT is Beast Barracks, or simply Beast. Inside Eisenhower Hall after an hour and a half wait in line there is a 5 minute briefing, a 60 second hug and good-by, and then we watched her walk purposefully out the door to join almost 1300 other young people, all intent on becoming West Point Plebes. Some time during the day their status changed from Prospective Cadet, to New Cadet. New Cadets are moved from station to station in small
ew Cadet Kelly Buck far Left Following Swearing In Ceremony. Photo Credit: bjdaly As the Proud anxious Parents watch, the New Cadets march off to the dining hall and their evening meal after being sworn in the US Army, an amazing adventure starts for them and over the days and weeks to come the thought will filter through their brains on more than one
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occasion WHAT was I thinking???
Tasting tear gas in the house of tears, and qualifying on the M1A2 variant of the classic M-16 are the high points of Beast, and then comes the seventh week. The New Cadets are helicoptered out in the Back 40 of the West Point military reservation, and after some additional field training they participate in a five day four night exercise, setting up patrol bases. Infiltrators probe the New Cadets on night sentry duty while the other cadets sleep on the ground under their ponchos, in the rain if it comes.
March Back
Seven weeks after R-Day her mother and I returned to West Point for March Back, the end of a 12 mile march in full ACUs and back pack. March back marks the end of Cadet Basic Training and the beginning of reorganization week, which is followed by Acceptance Day (A-Day) when the cadets will be officially accepted into the Corp of Cadets and their status will change from New Cadet, to Cadet. A-Day also marks the beginning of the classes for academic year.
MP on Cycle Watches The Mess Hall Doors Closing. Photo Credit: kt4hq New Cadets spend six weeks learning how to be soldiers, but as future West Point Cadets and possible Army Officers they have slightly higher standards than standard recruits. The seventh week is spent in the field applying the lessons learned during the first six weeks.
ew Cadet Kelly Buck far Right 4 of July Concert. Photo Credit: West Point Six weeks of classes, drill, physical training, running, tests both physical and intellectual. Lessons on military subjects from proper saluting and reporting to throwing a live hand grenade. Rucking which is carrying a loaded ruck sack up every hill at West Point, rappelling down a 75 foot cliff, under the watchful eyes of member of the th famed 10 Mountain Division.
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ew Cadets During March Back on the Road. Photo Credit: Larry C OMG what a smell, it was like someone suddenly opened the door to a locker room gone bad. They marched pass us, inches away, most of them smiling, all of them tired looking and sweaty. All too quickly they were there and then gone. Neither of us saw Kelly, despite frantic visual searching of the aromatic ones. Word is that the NCs spent a week in the field with no showers. Im guessing they were taught field hygiene, and some were better at it than others. We were also told that the New Cadets
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finished each day at Buckner with a 4 mile march before being tucked in for the night. Kelly has informed us that they slept in the woods, and she didnt say a clearing in the woods, because there was no clearing just woods and rain.
The word is teamwork, and I heard that was one lesson they had learned well. Class Motto is For More Than Ourselves which they proudly displayed on a banner as they marched down the road and filed past us.
ew Cadets March Back with Class Motto. Photo Credit: Larry C ew Cadets March Back ear the Supes House. Photo Credit: Andrew Buck After the last cadets passed by we packed up and drifted down the diagonal while the NCs had a quick box lunch on the apron. We settled up at the A Company end as the Cadre were clearing the walk for the realignment of the NCs into academic companies. Several cadets came out to the edge of the apron and talked to the parents while they (the new cadets) were doing push-ups. Some of the parents talked back without doing any push-ups. The symmetry was breath taking. We did see one New Cadet on crutches and in the pictures on line I did see one bandaged hand and one cadet in athletic gear instead of ACUs (and I dont think it was because of laundry issues.) The word from one of the folks in a position to know these things, passed the word that there were no major injuries at Buckner this year, (just what a parent wants to hear). If I understood the semi official word correctly, there were no drop outs during the week in the field either. Normally the stress of this intense physical and emotional will cause some New Cadets revisit the goals they have set for themselves and decide that West Point is not for them. Any time there was a NC dropping behind, there would be another NC dropping back to help. One by one the beast companies were formed up on the Apron and marched out onto the plain and just short of the diagonal they were ordered to fall into their academic companies. Once they were in the new companies, they were marched back through the sally ports to be greeted into their company barracks by the balance of the cadet corps. It was time for us to leave, the New Cadets had passed another mile stone in their West Point experience, we had been allowed to watch, but West Point had moved on and all the cadets had withdrawn to an area we were not allowed into. As we were walking done the street on our way off post, we could see through the sally ports some NCs cleaning their rifles outdoors, and could hear other NCs reciting memory work inside the barracks at top volume. For everybody, March Back 2008 was over, and we were all returning to normal life, Parents and family to our cars for the ride back to our somewhat quieter homes, and the Cadets to their much noisier new homes (They moved out of beast barracks before going out to FOB Buckner, and after march back were starting to move into the academic barracks). During Re-org week Cadet Kelly retrieves her stuff from the trunk room, get her class schedule, class books, and class materials. She is issued her Computer, printer, and telephone. She will memorize her class room locations,
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get measured for more uniforms, get issued the uniforms she was measured for during beast, memorize a new chain of command, set up her new room with her new room mate, and learn her new duties which include delivering laundry to upperclassmen, delivering newspapers, learning her new table mates and what they expect her to know on serving duties and other meal memory trivia!
the Band marched up the field playing and then back again, honoring the men and women standing on The Plain. Courtesies were extended between the two groups, Cadets and New Cadets and at last the grand moment is upon us.
A-Day
Bright and early Saturday morning we arrived at West Point and quickly found seats in the bleachers in what the maps we had said would be a good place. The two and a half hour wait was worth it, the best seats going fast. A half hour before the parade start, the bleachers were filled and the overflow area next to the plain was filling to capacity. The parade can only be described as magnificent, as the West Point band took to the field, and then to the drum and bugle, the corps of cadets marched out of the Eisenhower and MacArthur Long Barracks sally ports onto the field as well.
ew Cadets Face the Corp of Cadets, as the West Point Band Marches up the Field. Photo Credit: Andrew Buck On command, the cadets in the existing classes opened their ranks at the back of their formations, and the New Cadets marched across the field and joined the Corp of Cadets swelling the ranks of each cadet company. It still brings a lump in my throat to remember watching her march across the plain and as a member of the Class of 2012 be accepted into the corps of cadets of the United States Military Academy. Then the entire Corps of Cadets then passed in review and marched off the field and back into the sally ports to the cadet areas. Kelly and all the other new cadets were officially joined into the Corp of Cadets as Plebes, with all the duties and privileges thereof. After an hour Kelly was released and joined us, and we all three left the post to have lunch at a restaurant of Kellys choosing. After eight weeks of being told what to eat and when to eat, and how to eat, it was fun to watch Kelly try and decide what she wanted off the menu. Vi and I spent the balance of the day listening to Kelly tell us stories of training, getting a private tour of the post, and buying Kelly food. It occurred to me while she was explaining some details of live grenade training that she was no longer a child. She was a young woman who was
Cadet Kelly Buck Marches onto the field. Photo Credit: Andrew Buck The classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011 formed up facing the stands, the class of 2012 in academic company order formed up facing the upper classmen. Still New Cadets, the class of 2012 stands with their backs to the stands, Kelly is right there in front of us, we made a good choice in our seat selection. The announcer kept us informed as
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relating experiences that few of her old friends have or will experience. She was trying to tell us every thing and concerned we might not understand. She has completed a military basic training in eight short weeks that changed her, the things she chose to tell us, and the things she avoided, spoke to me about her confidence and maturity. She isnt suddenly a marine raider, but she isnt a high school schoolgirl any more either. She has a new awareness of her surroundings, and a much more mature sense of humor. I think sleeping in the woods in the rain under her poncho clutching an M4A2 carbine, live grenade practice, repelling down a 75 ft cliff, and other basic training delights have helped her sort through her priorities, and I think for the better.
great, and both Viwanna and I are very proud of her. In eight short weeks she has gone from high school, to soldier, to cadet and academy student. These days of change are days that she will remember for all her life. Kelly is fulfilling a dream she had as pre-teen of serving her country. She also decided that she should serve to the best of her ability, so she reached for the brass ring, and I think she has a firm grip on it now. To Contact Kelly you can send mail to her: US Post Office Cadet Kelly Buck P.O. Box 0736 West Point, NY 10997 All other Carriers (UPS FEDEX) Cadet Kelly Buck, 2012 Company F-2 P.O. Box 0736 745 Brewerton Road West Point, New York 10997
The official West Point site is: http://www.usma.edu/ and the official Class memory Page for the West Point Class of 2012 is: http://www.west-point.org/parent/mem2012/
Class of 2012
10,131 Applicants 3,479 Nominated 1,851 Qualified 1,305 Admitted 1272 SAT Avg ew Cadets March Across the Plain to Join the Corp of Cadets. Photo Credit: Andrew Buck Kelly returned to her barracks around 9PM, and joined us the following day at the Cadet Chapel for Sunday services. We ate again, off post, did some shopping for Kelly at the post PX, which is a mile walk from her barracks, uphill both directions. The inside joke is that everything at West Point is uphill, and it sure seems that way driving around the post Reluctantly we dropped her off at about 5PM so she could return to her new home, as she said during our time with her on Sunday afternoon I live here now in a quiet assured voice. All in all, we spent the better part of two days with our daughter who is most decidedly spreading her wings, and has left the nest. Kelly looked happy, she looked healthy, she sounded
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60 Valedictorians 140 Class Presidents 709 Team Captains 1,110 Varsity Letters 15% Women 9% Hispanics 6% African Americans 14 Intl Cadets 26 Combat Vets
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leadership positions.
The Sergeant doesnt look happy, lookout cadets!! Photo:

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Charlie Flight Honor Flight Photo: Encampment Staff Lt 2 Lt Scicchitano lead his flight to capture the coveted title of Honor flight for the 2008 encampment. Well done Lt and all the members of Charlie Flight. The cadets who attended Encampment were C/CMSgt Condon (STAFF), C/AMN Gotts, C/A1C Johnston, C/CMSgt Ortins, C/AMN Pelletier, C/AB Rodgers, C/A1C Sauer, C/2nd Lt Scicchitano (STAFF), C/A1C Sears, C/AMN Soper, C/AMN Stilian, and C/AMN Swallow.
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The seniors attend to provide the infrastructure so the cadets can learn by doing, the Corps cadets learn to follow, and the staff cadets learn to lead.
Drill is a daily occurrence at Encampment. Photo:

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They also monitor the entire process to ensure the learning environment is a safe and productive one. All encampments include resident medical staff to insure the cadets are monitored 24 hours a day for health considerations. All reports indicate the encampment was a rousing success and that all who attended survived with a minimum of damage.
Factoid:
On 7 October 1908, Edith Berg, the wife of the Wright brothers' European business agent, became the first American woman airplane passenger when she flew with Wilburone of many passengers who rode with him that autumn.[56] wikipedia
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off guard. The Department of Homeland Security Ready Campaign recommends that a basic emergency supply kit include the following: One gallon of water per person per day, for three days remember to include enough for your pets, too At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water and choose foods your family will eat: ready-to-eat canned meats, peanut butter, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal or granola. Also pack a manual can opener and eating utensils Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both Flashlight and extra batteries First aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Local maps The Ready Campaign also encourages an individual to think about the special needs of family members: Prescription medications and glasses Infant formula and diapers Pet food, extra water for your pet, leash and collar Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
http://www.ready.gov/america/npm08/getakit.html to download a free emergency supply checklist and get additional ideas. Most people believe that nothing bad will ever happen to them, and unfortunately disasters know no boundaries and can impact anyone at anytime. It is important to plan ahead so that you are prepared. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Make sure you have a family emergency plan. Consider the following in developing a family emergency plan: It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members. Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has coins or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. You may have trouble getting through, or telephones may be down altogether, but be patient. Find out what kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. Methods of getting your attention vary from community to community. One common method is to broadcast via emergency radio and TV broadcasts. You might hear a special siren, or get a telephone call or emergency workers may go door-to-door. A template family emergency plan is available at: http://www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/family emergencyplan.pdf Most of us spend a lot of time away from home. You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and
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communicate with others in advance. More information is available to help with this at: http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/work_school.ht ml. For more information about how to make a plan go to: http://www.ready.gov/america/npm08/makeaplan.html
CHAPTER 5 - RADIO OPERATOR TRAINING.
4. a. Part I. Standard Operating Procedures.

Basic familiarization and demonstration of dos and donts IAW CAPR 100-1, including: (1) Calling and answering (2) Use of call signs (3) Operating the radio (4) Basic pro-words (5) Prohibitions (6) National communications policies TRUE OR FALSE
AMY S. COURTER Major General, CAP National Commander
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support for this event. The Civil Air Patrol will be working with the Westfield School Department to identify high school students that are interested in a science and aerospace careers. Applications will be sent to the schools during the last half of the 2008 school year. Approximately 25 students will be selected based on an application process which will include, their GPA score, letters of recommendations from science teachers, and an interview by a CAP board. The 104 needs help from wing Aerospace officers and pilots to set up a comprehensive week long schedule comprised of field trips, orientation rides, guest speakers, DDR presentations, and ground flight training. If anyone is interested in participating in this event please contact Maj Jim Pacitti.
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5. 5-4. Holders of Obsolete CAPF 76. The old CAPF 76, Radio Operators Permit, is obsolete and no longer recognized. TRUE OR FALSE
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participating in the program on a regular basis, year in and year out, you will always maintain current flight review status with the BFR waived. As mentioned, CAP is encouraging their pilots to participate in the pilot proficiency program; members who complete the basic phase are authorized to wear a proficiency patch on their flight clothing. I will be posting more information about the program on the Safety bulletin board, please see me if you have any questions.
Contact Maj. Jim Pacitti

Phone: 508-347-7066 Cell: 781-727-4665 E-mail: pacitti7066@charter.net
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WEB PLACES
OFFICIAL BEVERLY SQUADRON SITE http://bvycap.homesite.net/ CADET WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NER-MA-019 SENIOR WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BVYCOMP/ OFFICIAL CAP WEB SITES http://www.mawg.cap.gov/ http://www.ner.cap.gov/ http://www.cap.gov/ https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx
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Columns 28 September 2008 DCS, DCC, Safety Officer, Professional Development Officer, AEO, ESO, FO, and of course from the Squadron Commander. News stories 5 October 2008 Promotions, Missions and other late breaking material.
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need for seniors as there are some things cadets are not able to do. Start planning to take the week off from work if possible, and while you are thinking about it, sell Hanger Dance Tickets.
soap and water, and contact your doctor or local poison control center. If you go to the doctor, bring the product with you to show him or her.
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Our cadet program was inspected last night, and while we are waiting for the results of the inspection overall, sell Hanger Dance Tickets.
Closing
In closing I would like to urge all members to sell Hanger Dance Tickets.
Service Members
SGT. Aaron Cuscuna C-Trp 2-1 Cav FOB Warhorse APO AE09336
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US Post Office Cadet Kelly Buck P.O. Box 0736 West Point, NY 10997
Comm Quiz
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. True. (4-5) True. (4-6) True. (4-8a) False. IAW CAPR 100-3. (5-1a) True. (5-4)
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War Department. He resigned from the Army following a seven week long court marshal in 1926. Although he died in 1936 and never saw WWII he proved to correct in his views on Military Aviation, and was vindicated in his theories if not his political tactics.
Factoid:
Archie William League (August 19, 1907 October 1, 1986) is generally considered the first air traffic controller. League had been a licensed pilot, and licensed engine and aircraft mechanic. He had barnstormed around in Missouri and Illinois with his "flying circus," prior to St. Louis hiring him as the first U.S. air traffic controller in 1929.[2] He was stationed at the airfield in St. Louis, Missouri (now known as Lambert-St. Louis International Airport). Before the installation of a radio tower, he was a flagman who directed traffic via flags. His first "control tower" consisted of a wheelbarrow on which he mounted a beach umbrella for the summer heat. In it he carried a beach chair, his lunch, water, a note pad and a pair of signal flags to direct the aircraft. He used a checkered flag to indicate to the pilot "GO", i.e. proceed, or a red flag to indicate the pilot should "HOLD" their position. He kept warm out on the field in the winters by wearing a padded flying suit. When a radio tower was installed in the early 1930s, he became the airport's first radio controller. wikipedia
Major Thomas Lyons, Cadet Second Lieutenant Anthony Scicchitano, Hon Theodore Speliotis, Major Gregory Carter, CAP. Photo Credit: Deborah VanDeusen Rep Theodore C. Speliotis is a long time supporter of the Civil Air Patrol and the Beverly Composite Squadron. He can always be relied upon to respond in time of need, and in times of celebration. The members of the Beverly Composite Squadron would like to thank him for coming out and supporting our newest Cadet Officer by presenting him with his certificate. Danvers teen Cadet Second Lieutenant Anthony Scicchitano has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol d since July of 2006. Cadet 2 Lt. Scicchitano recently completed his General Emergency Services training and can now pursue specialized ES training. He is a sophomore at Danvers HS. Outside of school and Civil Air Patrol Sergeant Scicchitano enjoys extreme physical training, biking and gaming. He is employed at Heritage Danvers and helps out at the Beverly High School Marine d Corps Junior Reserves Officer Corps program. Cadet 2 Lt. Scicchitano is currently the Cadet First Sergeant for the Beverly Composite Squadron. In addition to the Unit Citation Cadet 2 Lt. Anthony Scicchitano has earned the General J. F. Curry Achievement, General Hap Arnold Achievement, Mary Feik Achievement, Wright Brothers Achievement, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement, Charles Lindbergh Achievement, General Jimmy Doolittle Achievement, Dr. Robert H. Goddard Achievement, Neil
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Cadets 2 0 21 0 0 X X X X Seniors 0 2 31 0 0 23 11 5 2 Promotions New Members Current Membership Awards ES Quals Specialty - Enrolled * Specialty - Technician * Specialty - Senior * Specialty - Master *
0 Mission callouts, 0 Missions, 0 Finds * Only active seniors tabulated
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Advertising
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Hungry? stop into the Something Different Cafe located at Beverly Airport East side, Tuesday - Sunday 7 AM to 2PM. Also opening Friday and Saturday nights starting Later this June. http://www.beverlyairportcafe.com/
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Need to keep those restless fingers busy? Stop by Moose Miniatures 160 Newburyport Tpke in Rowley Mass and purchase a high quality model kit. Moose is located next door to the Agawam Diner on the corner of Routes 113 and 1 in Rowley Massachusetts.
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Donations Remember CAP is a 501C3 Corp.
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A cadet parent willing to start and run a Booster club for the Beverly Composite Squadron. This Club would be an independent organization whose only goal is to support the Beverly Composite squadron. Anyone wishing to explore this rewarding leadership role should contact Major Thomas Lyons any Wednesday night at the squadron HQ.
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Fund raising ideas. The best ideas include some one willing to run the fundraiser. All fundraisers must comply with all local, state, federal laws and the regulations of the Civil Air Patrol. Anyone with an idea, best or other wise should contact Major Thomas Lyons any Wednesday night at the squadron HQ. The current Eagle Eye Newsletter (circulation 171 ) ad rates per issue, payable in advance: Cadets Seniors Commercial 50 words or less $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 51 to 100 words $2.00 $5.00 $20.00 Picture or artwork $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 All money made from the newsletter will go into the general fund for the Beverly Composite Squadron. All ads must be approved by the Squadron Commander. Ad copy must be received before the 15th of each month to be included in the following issue. Thank you for helping support the Beverly Composite Squadron.
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Classified Ads for the Eagle Eye. You need not be a CAP member to place an ad. You should contact Captain Andrew Buck at andrewwbuck@comcast.net or in person any Wednesday night at the squadron HQ. Ad Rates are posted in the squadron newsletter. Ad rates are also subject to change. Circulation 164
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Mitchell Award, Promotions Commanders Message, DCC, DCS ES Officer, ES Training, SAREX Schedule Aerospace Aerospace Current Event Safety, Wing Safety Note, Safety Facts Communications Page (NEW) Ribbon Fun, IT Bits and Bytes PDO Message, Health Services PAO, Reports Due, Logistics Aerospace Current Event Aerospace Current Event PDO PDO, Promotions PAO, AE AE AE DCC, EST Encampment 2008 Encampment 2008 Health Services Health Services
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Health Services, Bits and Bytes West Point Update West Point Update West Point Update West Point Update West Point Update Encampment 2008 ES ES, Comm, Women in Flight, Safety Web Places, Deadlines, Commander, Comm Quiz Mitchell Award Poster Poster Poster Poster Goals and objectives Women in Aviation Ads Index Calendars
Welcome New Members

Cadets
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Seniors Guy Simmons Michael Krajca
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Factoids:
You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin. All US Presidents have worn glasses. Some just didn't like being seen wearing them in public. A boys voice breaks during puberty because his vocal cords are lengthening. Up until that point, girls and boys vocal cords are the same length. The thumbnail grows the slowest; the middle nail grows the fastest. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
Factoids:
Q: What U.S. military base was won in the last major battle against Japan? A: Okinawa. Q: What opportunistic country declared war on Japan five days before its surrender in 1945? A: The Soviet Union. Q: What trials, beginning in 1945, spawned the phrase "I was only following orders"? A: The Nuremberg war crimes trials. Q: What Civil War general graduated first in the West Point class of 1829? A: Robert E. Lee
Source: http://www.triviaplaying.com/55_Military_Questions.htm Source: http://www.ezwebsite.org/Page.asp?PID=2491
Squadron Calendar
Night 17 September 08 24 September 08 1 October 08 8 October 08 Uniform BDU Blues Blues BDU Cadets ES Review Boards, Leadership Training AE, Moral Leadership Testing, PT Seniors TBD ES Staff Meeting TBD All
Promotions & Awards Safety Briefing
Special Events
Date 12 and 13 Sept 08 20 Sept 2008 27-28 Sept 2008 4-5 Oct 2008 13 Oct 2008 1 -2 Nov 2008 OIC Major Luane Mondoux Major Lyons Captain Hood Major Vinokur Major Lyons Major Beldon Event Group Critical Incident Stress Management Course in Nashua NH WWII Dance SLS Hamscom AFB UCC Course MAWG HQ CAPF17 required in advance Airport commission meeting SLS Westover ARB
Beverly Composite Squadron Headquarters Beverly Municipal Airport
56 L.P. Henderson Rd Beverly, Ma. 01915
978-921-5454
http://bvycap.homesite.net
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Promotions & Awards

Cadet Condon Promoted

Cadet 2d Lt. Anthony Scicchitano

Deputy Commander of Cadets

Squadron Commander Study Habits

Deputy Commander of Seniors

Beverly Squadron Goals

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From the Desk of

Emergency Services Training Officer

2008 SAREX Schedule

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Unusual Aircraft of WWII

The Arado Ar-234 Blitz (Lightning):

Women in Aviation Flight Academy

Wing Safety Note

CAP and the FAA Wings Program

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Communicator of the Year. 15 March - Region nominations due at NHQ CAP/DOS

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Bits and Bytes

Buying a new computer?

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Summer is Still Here.

Professional Development Officer

Assistant Health Services Officer

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Public Affair Officer

Circulation & Advertising

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Original Story was from the NASA web site by:

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Hybolt Aboard the ALV X-1 Rocket Photo Credit: ASA

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Traits of a Good Leader

Honest - Display sincerity, integrity, and candor in all

Competent - Base your actions on reason and moral

Forward-looking - Set goals and have a vision of the

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Inspiring - Display confidence in all that you do. By

Intelligent - Read, study, and seek challenging

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Fair-minded - Show fair treatment to all people.

Broad-minded - Seek out diversity. Courageous - Have the perseverance to accomplish a

Straightforward - Use sound judgment to make a good

Imaginative - Make timely and appropriate changes in

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