March - Minnesota Wing

WINGTIPS
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MINNESOTA WING – CIVIL AIR PATROL MARCH 2003
Minnesota Cadets win NCR Color Guard Comp
North Hennepin Squadron’s Color Guard took first
place in the 2003 North Central Region Color Guard
Competition held at Camp Ashland. 4 teams representing
Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and
Kansas Wings competed at the March 20 th event.
The North Hennepin Squadron’s Color Guard will
compete as the NCR Color Guard at the National
Cadet Competition to be held at Wright-Patterson
AFB, June 25 - 29 th .
Members of the Color Guard also picked up indivi d-
ual recognition. C/CMSgt Amy Her obtained the
High Test Written Score and C/SRA Emily Vinge
won the Female Fleet Foot Award for fastest run
time.
The North Hennepin Squadron Color Guard and Escorts after the competition. Pictured:
1st Lt Sue Vinge, 2d Lt Jannelle Gates, Cadets Bethany Stepanek, Kelsey Brennan,
Amy Her (2nd Row) Patrick Anderson, Amy Broekema, Patrick Vinge, 2d Lt Joel Stepanek
and C/Capt Mark Pomerleau. Photo: MNWG/PA
Images from the competition can be seen on the
Minnesota Wing website at www.mnwg.cap.gov/pa/
specials/ncrcg_03 You can also see images and
information on the Wing’s competition at www.
mnwg.cap.gov/pa/specials/wingcg03
Senior Members Complete Training at St Cloud State
10 senior members completed the Squadron Leadership School March 15-16 held at St Cloud State University.
These members are: 1st Lt. Dan Warneke, 1st
Lt. Shawn Warneke, SM. Tami Unger, SM
Gordon Miller, 1st Lt. William Schmidt, 1st Lt.
Brian Freseman, Capt Gary LeMasters, 1st Lt.
Doug McPhail, and FO Katherine Nibbe
Major Craig Lommel was the course director
and was assisted by 1st Lt. Andrew Fraser,
Cadet Jessica Andrie, Col Kevi n Sliwinski, Maj
Richard Josephson, USAFR Maj Joel Dale, Mr.
Bill Willis, and Chaplain Don Mikitta
And finally a special thanks to our friends at
SCSU for helping set up and working the weekend:
TSgt. Pat Mattson, Aviation Department
Chair and Maj Robert Aceves,
Professor

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COMMANDER’S CORNER
Colonel Dale Hoium
cc@mnwg.cap.gov
Civil Air Patrol is no longer the
best kept secret in America. In
the January 2003 issue of the
VFW magazine there was a twopage
article entitled "Flying Minutemen
Stand Ready to Defend
Homeland". The sub headline
reads; "Best known for search
and rescue, the Civil Air Patrol is
poised to play a crucial role in defending the home front."
The first sentence of this article is; "Ready to help in America's
homeland defense is a little-known civilian auxiliary of
the Air Force called Civil Air Patrol." You bet we are!!
And, CAP is no longer that little known.
In the March issue of World War II magazine there is an
article covering four pages giving the history of the Civil Air
Patrol. It is a great article telling all about duties we did in
WWII. The sad part is the last sentence for it said;
"Today, the role of the CAP during World War II is remembered
by only a very few." What do we current members
know of our proud history? Have any of us done any research
into our history? Are we teaching our history in our
squadrons?
In the February 2003 National Aeronautic Association
News the headline is; "CAP Wins Aerospace Education
Trophy." The article begins with: "The Civil Air Patrol, the
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary best know for its search and rescue
duties, has been selected to receive the National
Aeronautic Association's prestigious Frank G. Brewer
Aerospace Education Trophy for 2002." "This is a great
honor for CAP.
In the spring addition of Today's Officer", put out by the
Military Officers Association of America, the headline on
page twenty is "Waiting in the Wings,” The sub-headline
is "The Civil Air Patrol's mission expands to meet new
challenges as it continues to serve the nation."
These four articles in these national publications show we
are no longer a secret. Are we ready for prime time? I
think we are. I have all faith and confidence in every
member of every squadron in MN Wing to be professional
as we carry out our duties.
I would like to leave you with the closing paragraph of
Waiting in the Wings. "Today's CAP members, or USAF
Auxiliary members, have a long and prestigious record of
valuable service to the nation. As volunteers, they receive
no retirement benefits after years of service and usually no
publicly acknowledged thanks from the citizens who benefit
from their dedication. As the horrific events of Sept. 11
awoke the nation to the true character of firefighters and
police officers, whose brave actions and sacrifice are to
often taken for granted, so too should we recognize the
service and dedication of the Civil Air Patrol."
CADET MILESTONE AWARDS
Name Award Unit
Matthew Dunlevy MITCHELL ANOKA COUNTY
Jacob Moen MITCHELL VALLEY
Maureen Hickey MITCHELL VALLEY
Kevin Sperling MITCHELL SAINT PAUL
Micah Stanley EAKER WORTHINGTON
Jesse Decker MITCHELL OWATONNA
Jeffrey Hagen EARHART VALLEY
Kendra Sand EARHART VALLEY
Montana Stanley EAKER WORTHINGTON
Joshua Gulbranson EAKER VALLEY
Joshua Meehl MITCHELL HUTCHINSON
Paul Dannenbring SPAATZ DULUTH
Brittany Kurzweg MITCHELL NORTH STAR
Michael Nordin EAKER VALLEY
Jessica Andrie MITCHELL NORTH STAR
Michael Jacobsen MITCHELL VALLEY
Erica Hagen MITCHELL VALLEY
Brett Johnson MITCHELL 130TH
SENIOR MEMBER PROMOTIONS
Name Rank Unit
Matthew Heffron Capt CROW WING
Karl Heisel Capt HUTCHINSON
Phung Chau 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
Charlotte Miller Maj VALLEY
Gerald Gallagher Capt FT SNELLING
Kenneth Hartwig 1st Lt NORTHLAND
Stephen Rosenthal 2d Lt RED WING
Alan Matson Capt VIKING
Steven Johnson 1st Lt ANOKA
Karen Anderson 2d Lt 130TH
Robert Leslie 1st Lt VIKING
Catherine Cooksy 2d Lt VIKING
James Hetherington 1st Lt VIKING
Daniel Warneke 1st Lt NORTH STAR
William Reiners Capt ST CROIX
Terrell Cassett Capt MANKATO
John Hole Maj WING HQ
Benjamin Sayler Capt NWMINNESOTA
Alan Rogalla Capt NW MINNESOTA
James Craswell Maj 130TH
Mark Triplett 1st Lt ST CROIX
Scott Frankard Capt VIKING
Mark Helseth 1st Lt VIKING
Scott Ziemer 1st Lt VIKING
Roderic Broome Maj NORTH HENNEPIN
David Rovka 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
Mark Steeves Capt NORTH HENNEPIN
Thomas Urban 1st Lt HUTCHINSON
Peggy Schnack 1st Lt NORTH HENNEPIN
Timothy Rowell 1st Lt ST CROIX
Daniel Fosterling 1st Lt ST CROIX
Joel Roggenkamp 1st Lt NORTH STAR
Robert Krueger 1st Lt ANOKA COUNTY
Paul Cook 1st Lt ANOKA COUNTY
Duane Delegard Maj VIKING
Ronald MacCarthy Maj MINNESOTA
Gerald Kleene Maj WESOTA
Shawn Warneke 1st Lt NORTH STAR
Ruth Danielson 1st Lt FT SNELLING

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ST. CROIX SQUADRON
CADETS RECEIVE AWARDS
Lt Col Roger R. Brogren, St. Croix Composite Squadron
Commander of Minnesota Wing, announces that two St.
Croix Squadron cadets received their Mitchell Awards and
one cadet received the Air Force Association’s Outstanding
Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year Citation in a
ceremony at their Lake Elmo Airport Headquarters on 26
February 2003.
RED WING SQUADRON
CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR
CADETS & LEADERS
On March 15th and 16th, 47 cadets attended the Encampment
Preparatory School (EPS) held at the Red Wing
Squadron Hangar.
EPS was not the only thing going on at the hanger that
week end. There were also 17 Senior Members from
around the Wing that came to learn about the Cadet Programs
at the Deputy Commander for Cadets Course. The
course was led by 1st Lt Stacy Wegner.
EPS is a part of the Minnesota Wing’s Integral Leadership
Program (ILP), giving cadets the chance to get a small
taste of what to expect should they attend the Minnesota
Wing Encampment over the summer. EPS is run by cadets,
for cadets, much like the Encampment itself.
Receiving the Mitchell Awards were Janna R. Fosterling
(Pictured) and Lucinda E. Spreeman both of Hudson,
WI. C/2d Lt Fosterling joined CAP in June 2000. C/2d Lt
Spreeman became a member in December 1999. Presenting
the awards were Major Tom Kettell, Group 3
Commander.
The 12 cadets who served in staff positions at the EPS
came down on Friday evening for a bit of preparation
training on the discipline level expected, as well as how to
teach drill and conduct an inspection.
On Saturday, at approximately 0745 in the morning, the
35 basic cadets arrived to begin their training. The basic
cadets (all of the trainees) spent most of Saturday in training,
either on the flight line learning drill, or attending
classes in the hangar. The day ended with a quick drill
down and then it was off to the sleeping bags and lights
out.
Sunday began at 0530 (I found out later that many of them
did not even know what time it was) with PT and then
more training. The day progressed through inspections,
written tests, and drill tests. I am proud to say that each
cadet in attendance passed all of their exams with flying
colors.
Many parents came to watch the closing ceremonies
which commenced at about 11 am on the Flight Line.
Receiving the Air Force Association’s Outstanding Civil
Air Patrol Cadet of the Year Citation and Medal was Cadet
First Lieutenant Brett A. Kubat of Oakdale, MN. C/1st
Lt Kubat joined CAP in April 1999. Presenting his award
was Daniel McDowell, Maj-USAF (Ret) a member of the
General EF Rawlings Chapter of the AFA.
If you suspect fraud, waste or abuse, please
contact the Wing IG at ig@mnwg.cap.gov or
contact the National Headquarters IG at
fwa@capnhq.gov
Successful completion of the EPS by any cadet under the
age of 13 secures that cadet the eligibility to attend encampment.
And those that who are already 13 or older
gained the experience that only a Wing Activity of this sort
can give them.
1st Lt Mari Lucas
from the Red Wing Squadron Newsletter
Pictures of the EPS can be seen in the March issue of the
Gremlin. The Gremlin is the Wing’s E-Magazine. You can
download it at www.mnwg.cap.gov and click on the

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Senior Member Professional
Development Awards
Name Award Unit
Michael Eckers COP – LV2 OWATONNA
John Huber COP – LV2 CROW WING
Alan Matson COP – LV2 VIKING
Rolf Carlson COP – LV2 WORTHINGTON
Craig Lommel GARBER – LV4 NORTH STAR
James Fisher GARBER – LV4 SE MINNESOTA
Robert Gaffer GARBER – LV4 MANKATO
Valery Hoium GARBER – LV4 RED WING
Gerald Kleene LOENING – LV3 WESOTA
Adrian Ramler LOENING – LV3 NORTH STAR
Ruth Hoffman LOENING – LV3 WESOTA
James Craswell LOENING – LV3 130TH
Charlotte Miller LOENING – LV3 VALLEY
SAR Management Course
The Minnesota Wing Mission Management Course
was held on March 8 and 9 at the St. Croix Squadron
Facility. 9 members braved the Saturday Morning
Snow Storm to attend the training. The course
was designed to meet the needs of current and future
air and ground branch directors, planning and
operations section chiefs, and incident commanders.
The course included all 101T "familiarization and
prepatory training" related to the mission management
specialty training tracks. In addition to
"familiarization and prepatory training," several advanced
topics were also presented.
The Minnesota Wing Calendar can be viewed at www.mnwg.cap.gov/calendar
In the March Issue of the Gremlin
(Formerly WingTips Plus)
Worthington Cadet Earns his Pilot Wings!
Wearing the Unit Citation Award
Update from the CAP National Board
EPS Pictorial
NCR Color Guard Pictorial
Around The Wing and MORE!!!!!!!
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