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As a fan of Abraham Lincoln, Ive read his quote, Dont worry when youare not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. While I agreewholeheartedly with his position that, above all, we should care moreabout our internal barometer of success, leaders should also recognizethat CAP volunteers areworthy of recognition.

The German poet and scientist J.W. von Goethe said we should Treatpeople as if they were what they ought to be, and help them becomewhat they are capable of being.

If we are to become all we can be as an organization, we must value theefforts of each individual who sacrifices time, money, and talents on a

day-to-day basis.

For some people it is easy to call or write words of encouragement. Others need to be reminded to saythose kind words. If you fall in the latter category, let me remind you (and myself) to take the time torecognize the members who work with you day in and day out.

At this time of year, I hope you nominated members you work with for wing, regional, and nationalawards. Just the honor of being nominated may be the boost a member needs to get a second windwhich will allow him or her to achieve even more successes within the organization and in the community.

Remember that Volunteers are not paidnot because they are worthless, but because they arepriceless. In case I havent personally patted you on the back, may I say, Good Job! I appreciate yourhard work!

History Corner by Colonel Sharkey

From CAP News, February 1975: Cadet Colonel Nancy Melendez became the first female cadet in thePuerto Ricos CAP Wing to earn the prestigious Gen Carl A Spaatz Award. Cadet Melendez who servesas Cadet Squadron Commander of the Isla Grande Composite Squadron has been active in CAP formore than five years.

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Alabama-Florida-Georgia-Mississippi-Puerto Rico-Tennessee February 2005

COMMANDERS COMMENTSCol Matt Sharkey


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Membership Numbers for 2005

Total +/- Cadets SeniorAlabama 1064 -23 305 759

Florida 4297 -69 2069 2228Georgia 1831 -15 806 1025

Mississippi 524 -1 183 341

Puerto Rico 1219 -15 838 381SER HQ 92 0 0 92Tennessee 1327 -13 568 759

10353 -136 4770 5583

As of 21Feb 05

From 20Jan 05

Submitted by Chaplain Ralph Rivers, Lt Col, SER/HC

ONE CHAPLAINS OPINION

From time to time I am asked my opinion on everything from matters of church and state to where weshould go out to eat tonight. The church and state things are much easier to opine about then thebusiness of the choice of eating spots. It goes without saying that the church and state issues are seldombetween Sharon and I while the dinner choice is always a family matter. In either case, I try to be

diplomatic to a fault in my sharing of opinions. Ive found it to be a good policy. It saves a lot of fencemending and promotes good feelings. In my line of work, thats a good thing!

Weve recently heard a lot about road rage. Folks seem to have very short fuses when it comes todriving down the highways, either on the interstate or down main street. Sometimes the outcomes havebeen very tragic. I think we need to give our civility quotient a check just to see how civil we are evenunder the stress of simply driving to work or to the grocery.

The kinds of signals we send to our youth are full of permissions. Permission toward kindness andgentleness or permission to give someone a strong verbal dressing down. Maybe our actions say its okto threaten to knock somebodys block off. Some cadet may just take a cue from you and actaccordingly. I hope not.

So, the next time you get behind a silver Mercury with an antennae on the left trunk lid; dont blink your

lights thinking the driver will get out of your way. He probably wont and that could make you mad. Slowdown, and remember, you and that driver will probably arrive at about the same place at the same time.Hell be a lot less stressed than you and will be ready for that discussion of where to eat dinner onceagain.

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Submitted by Dewey Painter, Chaplain Lt Col, SER Chaplain Special Projects

Deployed Military Support Project a Holiday SuccessThe Southeast Region Command and the Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Maine Wings, workingclosely with numerous veterans groups and civic organizations, were able to ship enough SharePackages to serve several thousand deployed men and women in multiple locations around the world.Once the word got out, through News Releases to the local television and radio stations, materials beganto pour in from all directions. Mission Harvest, one of our premier support providers, processed, sortedand packed donated items in their warehouse, with several groups volunteering to help. A large group ofCAP cadets from FL Squadron 169-Herlong, worked hard packing boxes, ably assisted by U.S.Congressman Crenshaw of Florida, who is well-known for his pro-military stance. CongressmanCrenshaw gave a much-appreciated Well- Done to the cadet efforts. Since the boxes were shipped intime to arrive before Christmas, a number of the recipients sent letters of thanks:

I would like to send out my appreciation to you for sending the care packages out to us! You all dont know howmuch we enjoy receiving care packages and seeing how much people back home support us! Thank you! I am 23 yearsold and I am a cop in the Air Force.

-- Erin Dructor

I would personally like to thank each and every one. I passed out all of the goods to the young trigger pullers

out here. They were extremely appreciative. Thanks again for your support and dedication to our Marines. A little goes along way (especially when youre a long way from home. Semper Fi!

-- CAPT Edward J. Debish, Executive Officer, NQBN, 1st

FSSG

Thanks so much for the items you sent to my soldiers. The box was received and is much appreciated. Have aMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

-- 1SG Verne J. Washington, Traveling the worldover and over again.

We in Diego Garcia received your care package. Thank you very much. The tsunami came our way but wasvery small when it hit our shore and there was no significant damage.

-- CH Jennifer L. Bixby, LTJG USNR, Navy Support Facility

It is important to remember our military forces deployed on the front lines, and in many out-of-the-way places all over the world. They are the point of the spear in the War on Terror, and are defendingthe freedoms we enjoy. It is sometimes a very lonely, thankless job, far away from homes and families.

They live for mail call, and particularly so during the holidays. Something as simple as a package full ofsnacks, toiletries, reading material and CDs can make a huge difference in morale. In every thank youcard or letter, the main thought expressed is their gratitude at knowing that the people back home loveand support them, that we havent forgotten where they are and what theyre doing. Unfortunately, thereare too many young men and women in uniform who receive little or no mail from home, and many ofthese packages are addressed specifically to those individuals. Each box is packed with enoughgoodies to be shared with 8 10 people, so everyone can get something special. This is an on-goingproject of morale support, and is done year-round, not just during the holidays.

If you are not involved in supporting the troops, why not? To register your Unit, Group or Wing, orfor more information, please contact Chaplain Painter at [email protected].

F-16 in Action A Day at the Office USS Truman on Station

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Hornet Flight On the Road in Iraq Always Vigilant

ATTEND THESOUTHEAST REGION

STAFF COLLEGE

24-30 JULY 2005 AT MCGHEE TYSON ANGB, KNOXVILLE, TN.

The Region Staff College is the formal in-residence course required for completion of Level 4,Professional Development. It prepares selected CAP officers to better execute the duties andresponsibilities associated with CAP command and staff positions at squadron level and above.

You are eligible to attend if you have completed Level 3, Professional Development and holdcommand or staff positions. When warranted, Region Commanders may permit attendance atRegion Staff College prior to completion of Level 3. The course includes lectures and seminarscovering interpersonal, group and written communication, management, leadership andconference techniques.

Submit your applications on CAPF-17 to:Wes Hannah, Jr, Lt Col, CAP

Director SERSC 20054414 Turnberry Court

Bradenton, Florida 34210-2965Phone: 941 798 3583

E Mail: [email protected]: $50.00

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Applications need to be in no later than 01 July 2005.

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SER SAFETYSubmitted by Ernie Manzano, Maj, SER Director of Safety

DIAGRAMMING A MISHAP

Slow Day Short Late Backlog

Inattention to Detail Complacent Attitude Perceived Pressure

HURRY

SER MEDICAL

Submitted by Pat Faunt, Lt Col, SER Nurse Officer

FEBRUARY AND YOUR HEART

Valentines Day reminds us of hearts, flowers and love, so lets talk about the heart this month, especiallythe womens heart, and also the top health threats for women.

Many women think breast cancer is the #1 threat to womens health, but the fact is heart disease is the

most significant health concern here in the United States. Approximately 366,000 women die each yearfrom heart disease. Its been a common belief that heart disease affects mostly men; but in reality, morewomen die of heart disease. The Heart Association reports only 8% of women know this fact.

To help reduce your risk:a) Avoid smoking and limit alcohol.b) Watch your weight, exercise, exercise, exercise. Exercise can reduce your risk of fatal heart

disease by nearly a quarter, and when you combine exercise with other lifestyle measures suchas a healthy weight, it pays off big time. Exercise increases blood flow to your heart andstrengthens the hearts contractions, so your heart pumps more blood with less effort. Exercisealso reduces stress which may also be a factor in heart disease.

Omit, Overlook Procedures Incomplete Task Accomplishment

Start Over Malfunctioning Parts, Equipment or A/C

Wasted Resources, Lost Time Mishap

AT WHAT COST?

Damage Destroyed Injury Death


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c) Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grain products. Include omega 3 fatty acids, they protectagainst irregular heartbeat and lower blood pressure. Some fish are a good natural source ofomega 3s, as well as flaxseed oil, walnut oil, soybean oil and canola oil.

d) Take care of other health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterolbecause these conditions put a strain on your heart.

e) We now have a new generation of noninvasive heart tests which include Coronary CT scanning,high resolution ultrasound and high resolution MRI.

Cancer is #2. According to the American Cancer Society the most common cause of U.S womenscancer is lung cancer. It is estimated that nearly 66,000 women in the U.S. died of lung cancer in 2002with 90% related to cigarette smoking.

Breast cancer is the 2nd

leading cause of cancer death. About 40,000 women die each year. Colorectalcancer comes in 3

rdwith approximately 28,000 women dying annually. To help reduce your risk: Again,

dont smoke, exercise regularly, limit alcohol, avoid excessive sun exposure, have regular preventativehealth screenings. Know your family history and review it with your doctor.

Stroke: Approximately 167,000 people in the U. S. die of stroke each year and almost 2/3 of them arewomen. Stroke is not only womens number 3 killer but is one of the leading causes of disability in theU.S. Smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure are important risk factors, so dont smoke, control

blood pressure, lower cholesterol, limit saturated fats and exercise.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the #4 risk. This is an overall term for a group of lungconditions including bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is smoking and its stronglyassociated with lung cancer. About 62,000 women in the U.S. die of COPD each year. Reduce your risk,dont smoke.

Diabetes is # 5. Its a disease that affects the way your body uses blood sugar and affects more than 17million Americans. In year 2000, 69,000 people died of it and more than half of them were women. So,maintain a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and have your blood sugar level checkedperiodically.

Pneumonia is #6. Pneumonia and influenza took the lives of more than 36,000 women in the year 2000.

You can reduce your risk by a healthy lifestyle and immunizations.

Alzheimers disease is #7. It affects almost 4 million Americans and is a progressive, degenerative braindisease that starts as a slight memory loss and confusion and may eventually lead to irreversible mentalimpairment. More women then men have Alzheimers. In fact 35,000 women die of this disease everyyear; thats more than twice the number of men. It could be women may be more affected because theylive longer and this disease increases with age.

Accidents are #8. Motor vehicle accidents (traffic related) were responsible for 40% of all accidentaldeaths for women in 2000. Reduce your chance of a fatal crash by using your seat belt, keep speeddown, dont drive if sleepy or using drugs or alcohol. Incidentally falls kill about 6,200 women each year.These occur mainly in the home. Prevent falls by getting eye exams, also exercise to improve balanceand pay attention to your environment.

Take care and be aware.

SOUTHEAST REGION CIVIL AIR PATRO

RSSubmitted by Dave Garner, Lt Col, SER Director of Aerospace Education

AEROSPACE EDUCATION ACTION ITEMS

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1. Squadron AE Report due and AE Officer duties at squadron levels

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a) Your DAE should complete the Wing End-of-Year Report and include copies of yoursquadron AE survey reports and send all to the SER DCS AE, LTC Dave Garner, and NationalHeadquarters CAP AE, no later than 28 February. Each squadron should send a copy of theirAE survey and attach any documentation and PR from AE activities completed during this year totheir respective DAE.

Each squadron should have an AE Officer appointed. Squadron Commander assumes duty ifno AE Officer is appointed. Each squadron AE Officer should be assigned to the AE track (215)

and complete the AE Specialty Track Rating System.b) Each squadron AE Officer should be part of each squadron program presenting an aerospaceeducation briefing and/or instruction leading to completion of the AEPSM AE examination.(Yeager Award)d) Each squadron should develop a plan to work with area schools to act as a resource topromote aerospace education in the community. (See 2a)e) Each squadron AE Officer should communicate with DAE at Wing Headquarters as to allcommunity and squadron AE activity. Wing DAE should communicate all Wing AE activities toSER DCS AE.f) For more information and survey forms see your Aerospace Education Officers Handbook,Pamphlet 15, Dec 99. Also forms are on the National CAP Website

3. SER and National AE activities

National Aerospace Education Officer Staff College

The fourth annual National Aerospace Officer Staff School will be held July 21-35, 2005 at thePensacola Navy Air Station, FL. This school is directed toward state DAEs and their Internal andExternal AE officers at wing level to start with. The focus of the school is on making your jobeasier to do by educating the DAE on resources available. The instruction and seminars will be acombined effort between CAP and NASA. More details are on the SER AE Website atwww.capae.info. Applications are being accepted now.

Aerospace Excellence Program

The Civil Air Patrol is offering a very popular program free to its members that involves doing hands-onaviation and space-related activities with students. It is called AEX, and the acronym stands forAerospace Education Excellence. Teachers receive an 80 page, full-color book that features over 20nationalstandards-based aerospace hands-on activities. Once you get the AEX book, all you haveto do is complete six activities by Apr 30 (three of the six activities must be from the AEX curriculum.Substitute activities require copies of lesson plans to be attached to the report form.) In addition, onetwo-hour field experience (space day, trip to the airport, museum, etc) must be completed to earn abeautiful 11 X 14 wooden plaque plus color certificates for your students. The activities are designed tofit into any curriculum. All of the projects featured in AEX I (K-5 book) or AEX II (6-12 book) are veryteacher-friendly and involve readily available, low-cost materials. Contact Joan Emerson at

[email protected] or 334-953-4239 if you would like a brochure mailed to you. SCHOOL SIGNUPENDS OCT 31. (Note: CAP units may participate in the AEX program from Jan Jun.) Download unitbrochure here. CAP UNIT SIGNUP ENDED DEC 31. E-mail for the program may be sent [email protected] .

4. SER leads the Nation in AE activityCongratulations to Florida Wing as the top AE Wing in the Nation the past three years!Third year in a row for Florida Wing as top AE Wing in the Nation!

I have state reports from FL and Mississippi at this time 2-21-05

We have 70% of all of the AEM membership nation-wide in the SER. Tennessee has the highestnumber of AEM members in the nation. Florida is second.


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We have 70% of all AE Teacher workshops. CAP plays an active part in many of these teacherworkshops.The SER usually dominates in CAP AE Awards, both Brewer and top wings in AE.We have much to be proud of in our region. We must all work as a team in SER to continue ourAE leadership position and improve in all areas.

Submitted by Pete Norris, Lt Col, SER Director, Cadet Programs

CADET CORNERSoutheast Region Cadet Competition

As of this edition of the Newsletter, the Cadet Program staff is still waiting for confirmation from the AirForce Liaison Office on the date and location. The dates of 22-24 April and 29 April 1 May seem to bethe highest probability. As soon as the confirmation is received, Wing Commanders and Wing Directorsof Cadet Programs will be notified.

Make Encampments a Great Time to Remember

It is almost March and Wings are preparing for Encampment. Staff selections are being announced,schedules are being developed and activity options researched. Older cadets are telling stories toyounger cadets about their first encampment and all of its activities. The encampment is a highlight in theearly part of a cadets CAP experience, many times setting the standard that the cadet will use tomeasure other activities and may form friendships that will last a life time. But sometimes, an immature orill prepared cadet may have a horrible experience. It is the responsibility of Squadron staff and parents toevaluate the maturity of each cadet that will be going to their Doolie or Basic encampment. Someyounger cadets have a difficult time with separation from family and the disruption of their normal routine.Others that have been to resident camps, such as church or scouts, find that they are not prepared for theflow of a CAP, military type encampment. Each cadet is an individual, and it is important that theSquadron staff, Senior Member and Cadet, along with parents, help prepare each cadet, mentally andphysically, to meet the challenges of this outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Submitted by Joel Katz, Lt Col, SER Director of Communications

Last week I received a copy of a letter from Gen Wheless regarding the safeguarding of our frequencies.To follow the request to eliminate all radio frequencies from the public view, I have started with Col.Sharkeys EF Johnson radio putting every repeater in the Southeast Region and those in the adjoiningWings in the unused zones. All holders of the Johnson radios will have to send them in to me once wecomplete the programming on the first one so that they will all be the same. Our intention is to program by

Wing, each repeater by city name so you will not have to carry paperwork showing the designators andtones, then start looking for them in the 16 zones in the radio.

As an example, one zone is all Florida Wing repeaters and all the operator will have to do is dial in theclosest city name and they will have the tones and frequencies preset for them. I am putting them inalphabetically so there will be no problem in locating each site. Every zone will be identified by the Wingabbreviation.

Hopefully the first one will be completed and shipped by 1 March to our Region Commander so that hewill be on the air. The Tait radios will follow as soon as all of the E.F. Johnson radios are completed.

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NEW FREQUENCIES WILL REQUIRE NEW ANTENNAS.Over the next few years, CAP will be moving to new VHF frequencies which will require wide bandantennas. Most of the glass mount type antennas will not efficiently cover the job which will be required.There are a few new antennas out on the market and the Communications team is now in testing out twoof them. We hope to get an adapter to put one in service on 94004 (Southeast CAP 104) in the next fewweeks. So if you are looking for a new antenna, get in touch with one of us and we will try our best tosteer you towards the antenna that will work for you.

COMMUNICATIONS EXERCISE CONTINUES:The SER Communications exercise which was suspended in December will be reactivated onWednesday March 30

thand run for at least five days. During this time period, we will complete the

simulated attack on highways and structures. We had a large number of communicators say it was goodtraining so lets get everybody involved this time and pull in those VHF operators as well. We do have anumber of VHF stations set to initiate traffic on their local nets.

Make sure that you have those pens and paper handy, or follow the lead of SECAP 4 and put a cassettetape recorder next to your radio. It really helps to forward formal traffic when you have every word ontape. Also the CAPF 4 is very helpful as a guide for traffic handling.

A special get well message to Lt Col Jan Kendrick. She underwent major surgery and has finally been

released from the hospital after a lengthy stay. Maj. Vinson and Lt. Stokesberry have been helping outwith the roster and have it pretty well ready for submission to the radio operators.

Submitted by Jorge Del Rio, Lt Col, SER Disaster Relief Operations Officer

1Lt John Moore, Southeast Region Assistant Disaster Preparedness Officer was named the BrevardCounty Deputy Sheriff of the year for 2004. Deputy John Moore of the Cape Canaveral Precinct hasbeen selected as the Deputy of the Year for 2004 for his actions to save the life of a fire victim on April 07,2004.

At approximately 2200 hours on April 7th, 2004, Deputy Moore responded to a report of an apartment fireat 211 Caroline Street in Cape Canaveral.

Arriving first at the scene, Deputy Moore had no specific information regarding the occupancy of theaffected apartment and as he approached, he could easily see the smoke and flames billowing from thisresidence. Not willing to risk the possibility that people may be trapped inside, and disregarding his ownpersonal safety, Deputy Moore entered the apartment to indeed find a victim lying on the floor, completelyovercome by smoke. John quickly dragged this victim down the stairs and away from the fire area so thatmedical treatment could be administered upon arrival. Deputy Moores actions on that day were aboveand beyond the call of duty and there is no greater tribute to his character than to have risked his life tosave another.

1Lt Lieutenant Moore, is also a member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team, where he serves as aSecurity Specialist/Communications Specialist. During the last year Lieutenant Moore was deployed as

part of the relief effort for the Hurricanes that affected the State Of Florida.

Submitted by David E. Lehtonen, Lt Col, SER DCS Operations

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Last month we discussed the importance of the aircraft maintenance officer (AMO) to his/her squadronand to the wing. This month, another crucial topic Airworthiness will be reviewed from the pilotresponsibility standpoint and to see what Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations require of the pilot incommand (PIC).

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However, examples of these USAF homeland security assignments to SER Counterdrug extend back forquite some time within our operational area. As a result, numerous and unique missions have been thehallmark of our special partnership with these highly skilled USAF air and ground crews within our airdefense sector that extends from Brownsville, TX to Norfolk, VA, to include the Virgin Islands. Thissuccessful team consists of aircrews from Southeast Region staff and wings within the area: Alabama,Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Louisiana & South Carolina who have repeatedly risento the call under the direction of Lt Col Bilotto, SEADS Coordinator. The new Memorandum of

Understanding also encourages this support, and is significant because it recognized the value ofleveraging CAP assets to include assignment of CAP personnel to perform augmentation of dutiesalongside personnel in the Combined Air Operations Center at Tyndall, AFB. This partnership has in turnallowed for these missions to evolve. The missions profiles now include multi-agency interaction with ourtargets, and have included critical infrastructures over land, requiring a timely and precise response. Wealso want to commend the Kentucky Wing, for their invaluable assistance during the above high profilemission covered by CNN. During the mission Lt Col Bilotto performed communication duties using aninnovative KYWG aircraft, which was specially modified with a Satellite phone and dialer through its audiopanel, which is similar to the new C182s being delivered this year. The Satellite phones will replace theUHF PRC-113s currently in use for these operations in the very near future and will be a tremendousenhancement to the operations. The new C182s with their enhanced glass cockpits, the GA-8s, theArcher systems and of course the specialized CAP personnel required to make it all happen, provides usa very unique opportunity to continue to serve the USAF and our Nation in these vital missions over the

years to come.

Submitted by R.E. Tonkinson, Lt Col, SER IG/Finance

ATTORNEY'S ADVICE -- NO CHARGE! Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need torefer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice!

A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.

1. The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put onthem. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials oryour first name, but your bank will know how you sign your checks.

2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED".

3. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete accountnumber on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the restof the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the checkprocessing channels won't have access to it.

4. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box, use thatinstead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your

SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyonecan get it.

5. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card,etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to calland cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I traveleither here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing aname, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Withina week, the thieve(s) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card,

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had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change mydriving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage incase this happens to you or someone you know:

1. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll freenumbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.

2. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. Thisproves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation(if there ever is one).

But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)

3. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name andSocial Security number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me anapplication for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checksyour credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize newcredit.

By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done.

There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew aboutbefore placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw mywallet away This weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.

Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc., has been stolen:1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-62852.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-37423.) Trans Union: 1-800-680-72894.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271

We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. But if you are willing to passthis information along, it could really help someone that you care about.

Submitted by Bill Ferguson, Lt Col, SER Finance Director

Mrs. Meredith Mann of National Headquarters will be in South Florida on 22 February 2005 for acompliance inspection of the Southeast Region financial records. She is a very gracious lady, whosevaluable assistance to various Wings and Regions has always been of great benefit to the Civil Air Patrol.

Mrs. Mann is from an Air Force family, and has traveled extensively with her parents. Her dad is MajorGeneral Marvin S. Scott Mayes, who is the Commander, 1

stAir Force, and Commander Continental

U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

Submitted by Diane Reid, Maj, SER Director of Personnel/PAO

PROMOTIONS AROUND THE REGION

Coombs, Johnnie Lt Col MS-001Haines, Collins Lt Col FL-424Henderson, Lee Lt Col FL-376Landry, Austin Lt Col AL-127Sanders, Jr., Joseph Lt Col AL-106

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SER STAFF FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSLt Col Pete Norris 14 MarchLt Col Pat Faunt 17 MarchLt Col Ernie Bilotto 18 MarchLt Col Ronald Greene 19 MarchLt Col Walter Bevan 27 MarchCapt Hugh Stewart 27 March

PLEASE JOIN US IN WISHING THEM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Submitted by Roy Gibbens, Col, SER Assistant IG, MSWG

Since last April I have been working to establish an Air Force Association Chapter here in Meridian, MS.As of last week our work has paid off as a New AFA Chapter 376 was chartered with me as the firstpresident.

Our new chapter will make four for the State of Mississippi, the other three are in Jackson and support the

Air Guard unit there, another in Columbus which supports Columbus AFB and the third supports KesslerAFB on the coast. We have the Air Guard 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian and we have never hadan AFA Chapter to give it local support so I was asked to establish a unit last year. Normally,National requires only ten new members, however the State director wanted us to get twenty newmembers as all of the local members were assigned to the Jackson Chapter, about thirty-five people, andhe did not want them transferred to Meridian. Anyway we have met all requirements for a Chapter and wewill be able to support the local Guard Units.

The AFA supports the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, our Aerospace Teacher Programs, and AwardScholarships. The AFA publishes the "Air Force" monthly magazine and newsletters on the web. With theBase Realignment and Closure (BRAC) coming up we need to give all the support we can to our localfacilities. We need to support the families of those called to active duty and help when we can. So youcan see that we will be involved as we get better organized and attract new members.

We will also be working with the Navy League Chapter here to support both the Air Guard at Key Fieldand Naval Air Station Meridian at McCain Field.___________________________________________________________________________________

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Florida Falcon Ranger School(Extension of Hawk Mountain Ranger School)Submitted by Eileen Parker, Col, SER CV

2005 Graduating ClassPennsylvania Wing Staff along with GenPineda, Col Parker and Col Martin

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On 02 Jan 05, the Florida Flacon Ranger School (extension of Hawk Mountain) had its first graduatingclass of students. Invited guests for the ceremony included Br Gen Tony Pineda, Nat'l Vice Commander,Col Eileen Parker, Southeast Region Vice Commander, and Col Joe Martin, Florida Wing Commander.

17 staff members of the Pennsylvania Hawk Mountain Ranger School gave up their holiday break to drivethe 22 hours to Florida to lend their expertise to the Florida Falcon Ranger School staff. For a first timeevent, up against a SER Encampment and a FL RCLS, the school still had a great turnout. Seven days oflearning ES, and two actual missions, one being on New Year's Eve.

Thanks go to the National Guard, Bell South, and Miami Fire Department for their generous donations ofgrills, generators, light towers, and even a fire truck to provide water for showers.

This promises to be the Hawk Mountain of the South.

Southeast Region Safety is looking for two (2) Officers, one for Air Safety and one for GroundSafety.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Captain or above Have completed Level II Mission Safety Officer Rated or Senior Rating in Safety or Safety experience Must be willing to work only with the SER and not hold any other position in a Squadron, Group,

or Wing at the time of appointment. The candidate should be a TEAM player and feelcomfortable in front of other Officers, NCOs and Cadets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR SAFETY: MTP, O-Ride Pilot, 101 qualified (need not be current) Maintenance Officer FRO

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND SAFETY: UDF Team Leader or UDF 101 qualified IC (need not be current) CAP Drivers License

All interested individuals, please reply to:

Ernie Manzano, MajorSoutheast Region Director of Safety

[email protected]

Submitted by

Submitted by John Brennan, Lt Col, Florida Legislative Squadron, Florida Wing

The Governor has declared April 12-18, "Florida Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Week". Sincethis is the week of Sun 'n Fun, it might be an excellent chance to promote CAP and to get more publicityto this important mission.

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FLORIDA WINGCommander: Col Joe Martin

SER SAFETYHELP

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This is the text for the Governor's Proclamation for Florida Civil Air Patrol, Aviation Week.

TEXT:

Civil Air Patrol Aviation Week

WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol, a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is dedicated tovolunteer public service in the interest of the community, the state and the national welfare; and

WHEREAS, the more than three thousand members of the Florida Wing are prepared to give oftheir time and resources for the benefit of their fellow Floridians through aerial and ground Search andRescue missions, through humanitarian and mercy flights, through counter-drug operations, throughdamage assessment surveys and many other unselfish acts in the time of human emergency; and

WHEREAS, the Civil Air Patrol volunteer members conduct an effective program of aerospaceeducation and training for its members, student bodies and the general public; and

WHEREAS, the Florida Wing provides an outstanding program of leadership training anddevelopment and career motivation to its teenage cadet members; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeb Bush, Governor of the state of Florida, do hereby extend greetings

and best wishes to all observing Civil Air Patrol Week.

Submitted by David E. Blubaugh, Lt Col, Vice Commander, Georgia Wing

Safety - A Necessary Way of Life in CAP and a State of Mind

In my 23 years in the US Air Force, both active duty and reserves, there was no single priority that washigher than SAFETY. We were taught from day one that SAFETY must be a state of mind and that eachand every person must stay constantly focused on it in order to prevent accidents and incidents.

Attention to safety and safety training never ended. At Delta, where I have now worked for nearly 25years, safety is the number one highest priority in our operation. It is clearly stated and constantlyreinforced in everything any employee does because it only takes one little slip up to kill or injuresomeone or cause millions of dollars in damage to equipment.

Having a SAFETY ATTITUDE and constant safety awareness is critical in CAP. It is incumbent uponeach and every one of us to think safety in every thing we do and, frankly, we really do not needmembers who will not adopt this attitude. It doesnt matter if we are dealing with flight operations,vehicles, or just walking. We must constantly emphasis safety and we must motivate our people toanalyze and manage risk.

Think back on your life a minute. Have you ever climbed onto a ladder to paint something or screw apicture hanger into the wall? Have you ever climbed up to the top couple of steps right after thinking I

really shouldnt be doing this but it will just take a second? Yea, you probably have! The last time I didthis was about 14 years ago and it resulted in a broken wrist and my being out of work for three months.The wrist has never been the same and as I get older, it will continue to bother me more and more.

Have you ever been slicing an apple or an orange and just as you were in an awkward position with theknife, thought to yourself this probably isnt a good way to do this... if the knife slips, I am going to cutmyself? Yea, I thought you probably had! Yes, Ive cut myself, too, despite the fact that I considermyself extremely safety conscious.

The point I am making here is that when you think this way, when you feel this way, you are thinkinglogically and analyzing risk. BUT, you need to also MANAGE the risk by stopping what you are doing atthis point, re-access what you are doing, and then proceed to find a new way to do it that is positively

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safe. Yes, you have probably heard it... this is what we now call Risk Management - and, it just makessense.safe. Yes, you have probably heard it... this is what we now call Risk Management - and, it just makessense.

One more note - As a CAP member, if you feel somebody or something at one of our activities is unsafe,it is your moral and legal obligation to say something about it immediately and do something about it.Stop the operation and talk to the person in charge. Dont let an accident happen because of inattentionor inaction on your part! Nothing we do in CAP, absolutely nothing, is so important that it should take

priority over safety.

One more note - As a CAP member, if you feel somebody or something at one of our activities is unsafe,it is your moral and legal obligation to say something about it immediately and do something about it.Stop the operation and talk to the person in charge. Dont let an accident happen because of inattentionor inaction on your part! Nothing we do in CAP, absolutely nothing, is so important that it should take

priority over safety.

Submitted by Cassandra Van Doren, 1Lt, Moody AFB Composite, Georgia WingWritten by Jennifer Gerhardt, 1Lt,Moody Air Force Base 347 RQW/PA

LOCAL TEEN SETS SIGHTS ON NATIONAL SECURITYCadet Michael Van Doren, son of Lt. Col. Michael Van Doren,347

thMission Support Group deputy commander, was selected to

participate in a youth leadership forum Feb. 8 to 13 in Washington,D.C.

The National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence,and Diplomacy is based on actual world events, allowingparticipants to learn from previous leaders and develop aperspective and tenacity unique to upcoming generations ofleaders. Students also learn about how the U.S. plans for peaceand prepares for crisis, in addition to meeting leaders from keyagencies.

Pictured on the left is C/2nd

Lt Michael A. VanDoren II, on the right is Lt Col (AD and CAP)Michael A. Van Doren.

Im really looking forward to the defense portion, said Michael, who participates in Moodys Civil AirPatrol squadron and his schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. I think it will be the mostinteresting (part).

Participants are nominated to attend a program by educators, organization advisors, alumni, andparticipating institutions or through classroom surveys. Program participants all demonstrate strongacademic abilities, leadership and a strong interest in the career field being studied. Michael will joinalmost 400 high school junior and seniors from across the United States at the forum.

Through specialized simulations, the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence andDiplomacy strives to put students like Michael Van Doren in the drivers seat of building a strategy that willuphold our national security, said Donna Synder, executive director of NYLF. The combination ofinteracting with professionals and with other students in this setting ensures that leaders are beingdeveloped so the future of our country will remain very bright.

The NYLFDID six-day program introduces students to challenging careers in national security,intelligence, the diplomatic corps and more. Students participate in thought-provoking question andanswer sessions with civilian policy makers and senior military officers, who provide insights into currentissues and discuss the strategies that helped them succeed.

During the course of the forum, students take part in a national security strategy simulation that draws on

their program experiences and teamwork. They employ a crisis decision-making process similar to thatemployed by the nation's top policy makers, giving them an opportunity to use critical thinking, leadershipand public speaking skills to tackle the complexity of national decision-making.

In the past, the leadership forum has visited government institutions and military installations, to includethe Department of State, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Naval Academy. Since beingfounded in 1992, more than 100,000 students have taken advantage of the leadership forums programs.

Im proud of his selection to attend, said Lt. Col. Van Doren. This is an opportunity for him to broadenhis perspective on national issues. I always try to find new things for him to learn and this forum is anexcellent program to do that. I wish everyone had an opportunity like this.

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