WINGTIPS — PLUS! - Minnesota Wing

WINGTIPS — PLUS!
Electronic Supplement to WingTIps
The Newsletter of the Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force Auxiliary
May 2002
ES Trainers Learn New Skills At Workshop
On Sunday May 5th, Col. Rex Glasgow of Iowa Wing and serving as the NCR representative
from the National ES Curriculum Committee taught a "Conducting Train the Trainer" Class at
the MN Wing Conference. This training equips graduates to teach the "Train the Trainer" course.
TTT’s are vital to the new ES Curriculum, as they are the only ones authorized to sign off task
completion on the 101T.
As a result of this class, MN Wing has 19 new CTTT graduates, raising the total to 21. Previously,
MN Wing had two CTTT graduates, C/2d Lt Christopher Reichert, Valley Squadron and
1 st Lt Daniel Wilcox of Northland Squadron. Both graduates of the National CTTT Class taught at
National Emergency Services Academy, Camp Atterbury, IN. by Lt Col. Pete Norris.
Last December, C/2d Lt Reichert taught Minnesota Wing’s first TTT Class, in conjunction with
the Annual Emergency Services Conclave. This class produced 38 TTT Graduates. MN Wing
now has 58 TTT Graduates
New CTTT Graduates
1 st Lt Daniel Barto, TFO Paul Butche, Capt James Craswell, Capt Don Dalton, 1 st Lt Andrew
Dew, 1 st Lt Deborah Feil, Major James Fisher, 1 st Lt Henry Griner, C/Capt Ryan Hilger, Major
Stanley Kegel, Major David Kellesvig , Major David Kenan, Major Douglas Kilian,
Capt Joan Kistner, Capt Robert Kistner, Major Odessa O'Brien, 1 st Lt William Reichert,
1 st Lt William Reiners, Capt Gerald Rosendahl, Lt Col Bruce Sexton, Major John Vihlen,
Major Vona Mae Vihlen

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Major Thomas Vashro
1953-2002
- This Eulogy was written by Major Shannon Bauer& Lt
Col Stan Kegel, Wing Emergency Services Officer and
Former Viking Commander. It was delivered at Services
for Major Vashro on 22 May by Colonel Kegel.
Viking Squadron and Civil Air Patrol lost one of its most
valued and respected members Monday morning. Maj.
Tom Vashro was a member of our family, and we want
to thank Darla and his children for sharing him with us.
Tom joined Viking Squadron,
Civil Air Patrol, in 1964, when
he was 14-years-old. In his
own words, in a testimonial we
collected from him a month
ago for a recruiting brochure,
he said, “…Perhaps mostly
because my dad and older
brother were also members.
Dad flew TBM’s in WWII. …
CAP was a way to be around
airplanes, because we couldn’t
afford to otherwise.”
In 1966, Tom attended the
CAP national glider program
in Chester, S.C., for two
weeks and obtained a private
pilot glider license. Two years
later, he spent a month in
Reno, Nev., at the CAP national
solo encampment,
where he was able to obtain a
private pilot, single-engineland
license. After he graduated
high school, he left CAP
but returned to Viking 25 years later, in his own words
again, “…with the hope of enabling the same opportunities
I had for some of today’s youth.”
Many times, we heard him say that what kept him in the
organization was seeing a cadet’s face light up during
his or her first time at the controls of an aircraft. It
made the many hours of behind-the-scenes work to
keep a squadron running worth it, he’d say.
Since rejoining Viking in 1992, he served in almost
every squadron job there is, sometimes in five or six positions
at a time. At various times, he was the finance
officer, moral leadership officer, safety officer, emergency
services officer, standardization/evaluation officer,
aerospace education officer and deputy commander.
Major Tom Vashro and his wife Darla.
He served as commander for three years, from 1997 to
1999. Most recently, he was the squadron’s operation
officer, maintaining and supervising the flying operation
of around 35 pilots from three squadrons.
He was instrumental in implementing a flying program
for Viking, Valley, and the 130 th and Anoka squadrons.
He maintained Viking Squadron’s financial assets for
most of the last six years, which in the last few years,
as our budget ballooned, was no easy task. He was
unanimously voted as the 2000 Viking Squadron Senior
Member of the Year and the 2001 Minnesota Wing
Operations Officer of the Year. Tom gave his heart
and soul to Viking Squadron, and he was part of the
glue that holds us together.
Tom will be remembered by
most of us for all the free time
he so selflessly gave to CAP.
He flew hundreds of hours on
our behalf, providing toomany-to-count
check rides,
cadet orientation flights and
flight instruction opportunities.
He served as a flight instructor
at two Minnesota Wing flight
academies, and many cadets
over the years owe their pilot’s
license to him.
Tom was so popular with the
adult pilots in CAP that they’d
drive several hours just to get
a check ride with Tom. He
didn’t yell at anyone when they
made mistakes; he never
raised his voice. He was one
of the best instructor’s in the
state.
He often had check rides booked with individuals from
units from all over Minnesota for six months at a time.
At Viking, we worried he’d get burned out and advised
people to give him a break, but it didn’t work. Everybody
loved Tom.
And it wasn’t just in the air that he was appreciated.
Never once has anyone in CAP heard him say a bad
word about anyone. He was always willing to listen
and throw in a helping hand. He never complained,
when we’d call him two or three times a day. He was
gentle, kind and caring and one of those people you
only meet a few of during a lifetime.
He was a great friend to many of us, and he made an
impact for the better in most of our lives, as well as in
his community. We are thankful for the time we got to
spend with him, and we will never forget him.

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PROMOTIONS
Viking Squadron:
C/Tech. Sgt. Brian Rutt, April 2002
C/Chief Master Sgt. Nate Dorr, May 2002
C/Airman Kelly Collins, May 2002
C/Airman Caitlyn Mowat, May 2002
C/Airman Christopher Schaitberger, May 2002
Hutchinson Squadron:
C/Amn Jonathan Werth
C/Amn Greg Kock
C/Amn Alex McGillick
Members Learn
Mission Observer Skills
A mission observer course was held at the Red Wing
Squadron Facility on 27-27 April.
15 students took part in the classroom training on
Saturday, and 8 students for the flying portion on
Sunday. Three CAP aircraft were involved in the
weekend training, including one from Iowa Wing. 4
Iowa wing members participated in the training.
Red Wing Cadet Goes Solo!
Congratulations to Cadet Matt Brown for his SOLO
Flight today (4-30-02) at Red Wing Municipal Airport.
Matt's Solo was in N96579 after his instructor
Lt Col Dan Schaller gave him the ok.
Rutten and Suzuki Promoted to Lt Col.
St. Croix Squadron has the unique occurrence to have two
people promoted to Lieutenant Colonel the same day.
Earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel does not happen
quickly. It takes time and dedication.
Wing Commander, Col. Dale Hoium promoted Majors
James (Bill) Rutten and Rory Suzuki to the grade of Lieutenant
Colonel during the weekly squadron meeting. He
commented that it is a unique occurrence to have two promotions
to Lt Col. the same day in the same squadron. He
stated, during the presentation, that rank in the senior
structure is important because it shows that you care
about yourself, your unit and CAP. To promote individuals
is important because a squadron should not be dependent
on one person. The increase in rank gives an individual
more responsibility and greater rewards. He stated the
characteristics of gold and silver while changing out the
new epaulets. The gold is malleable and the silver is a
harder metal symbolizing the mental toughness to make
the difficult decisions that go along with being a Lt Col.
Up to now the squadron had two Lieutenant Colonels. Lt
Col. Russell Gerber was promoted in July 1994. He joined
CAP in December 1955. Lt Col. Roger Brogren, Commander,
of St. Croix Squadron was promoted in October
1996. He joined CAP in June 1986. Newly promoted Lt
Col. James (Bill) Rutten joined CAP late winter 1990. He
has been serving as Deputy Commander for the squadron
during the last few months. Lt Col. Rory Suzuki is serving
the country with the US Navy.
St. Croix Composite Squadron now has four Lieutenant
Colonels.
- 1st Lt Deborah Feil
The Students and Staff.
The Incident Commander was Major Wayne Sherman (r),
and the Air Ops Branch Director was Capt Don Sorenson
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P.O. Box 1230, St. Paul, MN 55111
Wingtips Plus is an electronic supplement to WIngTips. Deadline for submissions:
20th Day of the Month. The views expressed either written or implied are not necessarily
those of the U.S. Air Force or Civil Air Patrol.
Wing Commander: Col. Dale Hoium PAO: 1st Lt Al Pabon
© 2002 Civil Air Patrol

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North Hennepin Cadet Receives AFA Award
Cadet Bridgett Whiting, 18, of Minnetonka was selected as
the North Hennepin Squadron Cadet Officer of the Year in
2001 and, in unit tradition, was selected for the Air Force
Association Award. The Award was presented on 7 May
2002 by Col Kevin Sliwinski, AFA Member and Deputy
Chief of Staff for Training, Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol.
Cadet Whiting received the Billy Mitchell Award in December
2001, but has been serving in an officer-level position
since April 2000. Her major responsibilities included training
nearly 40 basic cadets over the last two years, preparing
them for their first promotion. Cadet Whiting has been
in the Civil Air Patrol since 1998.
In addition to attending the Basic Encampment, Cadet
Whiting has graduated from Hawk Mountain Ranger
School, a rigourous 10 day survival and emergency services
course held in the mountains of Pennsylvania. She is
also the longest standing rated Ground Team Member
among the cadets.
Cadet Brigitt Whiting Receiving the Air Force Association
Award from Col Kevin Sliwinski.
Cadet Whiting has served on the Minnesota Wing Color
Guard, representing the state organization at the North
Central Region Competition, where she was recognized as
the fastest female runner. As part of the Color Guard, she
has made presentations at the Minnesota Twins game on
Flag Day 2001, as well as marching in two
parades at the Minnesota State Fair, also in 2001.
She is the only cadet in the unit to have a private pilot's license, the requirements for which she completed
on her sixteenth birthday.
Cadet Whiting and her sister, Cadet Jenilyn Whiting, often fly cross country, so much that articles of their
adventures have appeared in several aviation magazines. Cadet Whiting is graduating 6th in her class
from Hopkins High School and will attend the United States Air Force Academy beginning in June.
Cadet Whiting is the third member of her family to attend the US Air Force Academy.
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P.O. Box 1230, St. Paul, MN 55111
Wingtips Plus is an electronic supplement to WIngTips, The Minnesota Wing Newsletter.
Deadline for submissions: 20th Day of the Month.
The views expressed either written or implied are not necessarily those of the U.S. Air Force or Civil Air Patrol.
Wing Commander: Col. Dale Hoium PAO: 1st Lt Al Pabon
© 2002 Civil Air Patrol

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North Hennepin Celebrates Space Day!
Members of the North Hennepin Squadron pose in their classroom with posters and the rover prototype to kick off the
Space Day 2002 celebration.
Cadets and seniors of the North Hennepin Squadron
celebrated Space Day 2002 with a theme of Adventure
to Mars. Thirty-six cadets and a dozen seniors participated
in the three-event "mission," creating Mars rovers,
competing in red rover races, and trying their luck
in the crater landing. The evening was part of the national
celebration of space.
The idea originated with the distribution of materials by
the Minnesota Wing Aerospace Education Directorate
and soon left the planet. The cadets and seniors decided
on a one-day event, given the unit's training
schedule, and arrived at the event based on real space
problems of mission and spacecraft design, aero braking,
and the challenge of landing in a crater on Mars.
The cadets created Mars rovers out of 2 liter pop bottles,
dowels, CDs, and binder clips, and a plastic based
on a prototype designed Cadet Daniel Frost and Captain
Jon Frost, Aerospace Education Officer and Project
Officer. Each part of the mission was tested before the
actual event to ensure that it would work. "It was really
pretty fun, but it took us a few tries to get the design
down," noted Captain Frost, project officer, on a late
evening phone call prior to the event.
On the evening of the event, the cadets began constructing
their rovers using materials provided and those that
they brought from home. String, paper, and tape were
everywhere, as the cadets quickly constructed, tested,
and went back to the drawing table to ensure that their
rover would win the events.
Within an hour, the first rover was launched and the
events began. Some rovers did descend the ramp, while
other traveled as far as thirty feet. Chaplain Kevin
Bauder kept the judging honest and declared the winner
of the rover races as it rolled under the plane parked outside
the hangar. The cadets then proceeded to the crater
landing and the voting for appearance and design.
Most participating members put on their best red clothing
to add to the theme, with cadets bringing helium balloons
and senior members prepared "Mars" cup cakes. All
participants received a certificate and ruler. Winners of
the three contests received prizes from the Science Museum,
as well as a Space Day key chain and pen.
North Hennepin Squadron plans to open the event up to
the community next year based on the next mission challenge
announced by the Space Day Foundations.
The week before the event, Captain Frost worked with
the 2d Lt Jeff LaBerge to construct the track reminiscent
of the pinewood derby. 2d Lt LaBerge constructed a
12-foot high bar over which cadets would have to toss
the rovers would have and land in a tractor tire. Creating
the rovers was the easy part--or was it?

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BlackCAP 18 a Huge Success
98 cadets and 48 seniors from 21 Minnesota Wing
Squadrons, North Dakota and Fremont Nebraska attended
the 18th annual Black CAP Emergency Services
College. It was held 5-7 April at the Red Wing
Squadron hangar.
BlackCAP is an event hosted by the Red Wing Squadron.
It is designed to provide learning opportunities for
members in Emergency Service skills and methods.
The event also allows members not to take themselves
“so seriously” and have fun as only Red Wing Squadron
can host!
Friday Evening began with Chaplain Don Mikitta covering
the “History of Black CAP” using his renditions from
the movie “Toy Story.” Members were organized into 9
flights and took time to personalize their guidons.
8 participants were called on to assist in a REDCAP
mission. This ELT search sent them into the downtown
Minneapolis area. The ELT was located at an airplane
junkyard. One of the seniors had to climb into some
tight areas to shut the ELT off. Rumor had it he left a
little present of a frog. The two Nebraska Wing Cadets
that were part of the search were treated to a
“Minnesota Delicacy,” the White Castle “Slider.” The
team made it back to the base in time for a quick nap
before revile began to sound!
Saturday’s training required the students to divide into
3 groups to learn the basics of Ground Team Training,
Urban DF Training and Ground Team Leader Training.
This training was conducted with the new training
plans and materials issued by National Headquarters.
In the evening the annual “Polecat Competition” was
held in the hangar. In true “polecat” style, the activities
are never the same and must be experienced to truly
understand the fun.
Sunday morning the Minnesota Search and Rescue
Dog Association brought in 2 of their search dogs for a
presentation of their capabilities Sunday Morning.
The school had its “Pass in Review” graduation parade
and “Innovative Drill” competition. Let’s just say that
this is nothing like the National Cadet Competition at
the US Air Force Academy. J
Colonel Dale Hoium presided at the graduation after
the review. During the graduation ceremony members
were recognized for their participation and “W” Flight
was presented with the “Honor Flight” designation for
the 2002 Black CAP.
Cadets Learn Basic Direction Finding Skills at BlackCAP
Laying Down On The Job?
Red Wing Squadron is planning on hosting BlackCAP
19. They promise that the next college will be even
more exciting and engaging than the 18 th edition. Look
for it in Mid April 2003!
- Red Wing Squadron Newsletter
Members who went out on the Friday Night RedCAP and
“Slider” run.

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2002 NCR Chaplain Region Staff College
Graduates of the 2002 North Central Region Chaplain Service Staff College. Front row includes
CAP Chaplain Service Executive Administrator Robert Hicks,
CAP Chief of Chaplains Ch, Col James Melancon, and NCR College Director Ch, Lt Col David Van Horn
North Central Region’s Chaplain Service conducted it’s annual Staff College at the Columbian Father's Retreat
House, St. Columbans, NE. During the 5 Day course chaplains received training in a variety of subjects including
Critical Incident Stress Management for Emergency Services Missions.
Regions conduct annual colleges for the training and development of Chaplains and Moral Leadership Officers. The
college provides opportunities to collaborate on projects, share best practices and to socialize.
Chaplains Don Mikitta, Don Stier MN114, Karl Helwig MN122, Jim Sickmeyer MN113, Chaplain Candidate Robert
McLawhorn and MLO candidate AM Bistodeau represented the wing.. The College had a total of 43 attendees.
CAP Executive Director Selected
Colonel Albert A. Allenback, USAF, has been selected as Executive Director, Civil Air Patrol, by a unanimous endorsement
of the Board of Governors, with one member recusing himself. After a distinguished 28-year Air Force
career, Allenback will assume leadership of the 60,000 member nonprofit corporation upon his retirement in July.
Out of a field of 40 applicants, the selection committee narrowed the field to four highly qualified individuals. According
to Lt General Nicholas Kehoe, Chairman of the Board of Governors, "It was a difficult decision, but the selection
committee felt that Albert Allenback was the best qualified to lead the CAP national Staff in serving the CAP volunteer
membership, elected CAP leadership, and the CAP Board of Governors."
Allenback currently serves as commander, Civil Air Patrol-USAF headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Prior to assuming command of CAP-USAF he commanded at the base, squadron and group levels. Prior to his present
assignment, Allenback served as commander, 42d Air Base Wing at Maxwell.
“I appreciate the Board of Governors’ confidence in my ability to lead the corporation as CAP, the Air Force’s Auxiliary,
transforms into one of America’s leading volunteer Homeland Security organizations,” Allenback said.

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Hennepin CG Opens Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Hennepin Squadron Color Guard participated
in the annual inauguration of ceremonies
of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame in
April 2002 at the Thunderbird Hotel in Bloomington.
The Color Guard posted the Colors and Minnesota
State Flag in front of the assembly, talked
with nominees and past recipients, enjoyed a sitdown
dinner, and retired the colors at the end of
the ceremony.
The Color Guard consisted of Cadets Amy Broekema
(Commander), Josef Kniesz, Jacob Vallejos, and Patrick
Anderson. SM Janelle Gates was the Project Officer.
The event organizer and author of Minnesota
Aviation History, 1857-1945, Noel Allard, contacted
the Color Guard. Mr. Allard worked
through Cadet Bridgit Whiting to obtain the services
of the Color Guard for the event, because
other arrangement did not materialize. The
Color Guard, always willing to serve, quickly assembled
for the event and used their knowledge
and experience to render a professional presentation.
They received positive feedback on their
performance and hope to be invited back next
year as the team of choice.
Jumper selects next CMSAF
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper named Chief Master
Sgt. Gerald R. Murray on May 24 to serve as the 14th Chief
Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Murray assumes his new position July 1, following the June 28
retirement of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Jim Finch.
Finch’s retirement culminates 28 years of service to the Air
Force..
“The selection was difficult because the candidates were all so
exceptionally qualified,” the general said. “The Air Force is fortunate
to have someone of Murray’s caliber leading our enlisted
force during this exciting time in our service’s history.
Murray, who joined the Air Force in October 1977, is currently
the command chief master sergeant for Pacific Air Forces. His
career includes various assignments in aircraft maintenance and
as the command chief master sergeant for the 347th Wing at
Moody Air Force Base, Ga., as well as U.S. Forces Japan and
5th Air Force, both located at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
The office of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force represents
the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction
for the enlisted corps, and represents their interests to the
American public and to all levels of government. The CMSAF
serves as a personal adviser to the Air Force chief of staff and
secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare,
readiness, morale, proper utilization, and progress of the
enlisted force and their families.
Chief Master Sgt. Gerald R. Murray ,
14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

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Cadet Leadership Activities Logos
Designed By And For Cadets
The votes have all been counted and the winners in the ILP Logo contests have been chosen. Cadets
were given the opportunity to submit designs for each of the ILP Schools. Then cadets were allowed to
choose the final design via e-mail ballot. Congratulations to the following cadets for their entries.
These designs will be refined into the logos for the ILP activities. Look for them on the web and in
school materials soon.
Airman Training School
C/Capt Sonja Rostad
South East MN Sqdn
Cadet NCO School
C/Capt Sonja Rostad
South East MN Sqdn
Basic Cadet Officer Course
C/Capt Ben Banwart
Viking Sqdn
Encampment Prep School
C/Capt Sonja Rostad
South East MN Sqdn
Advanced Cadet Staff Seminar
C/Capt Jared Thompson
South East MN Sqdn

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North Hennepin Hangar Gets Upgrades With
USAF Reserve Help
North Hennepin Squadron completed Phase I of a three phase building renovation in May 2002. With the
increase in membership over the last calendar year, the unit had to make renovations to accommodate the
traffic flow. Phase I consisted of rebuilding the supply room, creating a senior administration room, and
adding an external door. The 934th Air Reserve Wing completed the major elements of the construction,
while members of the squadron provided the finishing touches and moved both furniture and supplies.
Several plans were discussed
for four months with Lt Col
Stanley Thompson of the 934th
Air Reserve Wing, which is
based out of the Twin Cities Air
Force Reserve Base. The Air
Force provided consulting and
the manpower to implement
the decisions on which the
command staff, Capt Marcel
Derosier and Capt Roderic
Broome, and Project and Logistics
Officer, 2d Lt Joel Stepanek,
decided. The project
was divided into phases to accommodate
the work schedule
of the 934th as well as the
unit's budget.
Members of the 934th completed
the work of installing the
supply room door and external in one day, but not without hours of preparation on the part of 2d Lt Stepanek
and his team. The 934th saved the unit hundreds of dollars and provided professional service unmatched
by contractors. Several weeks of work remained before the supply room was ready. 2d Lt Stepanek
enlisted the help of the logistics team, 2d Lt Jeffrey LaBerge and SM David Rovka, who worked towards
the deadline of the impending Air Force inspection that was planned for 7 May 2002. Cadets and
seniors alike, who, together, beat the deadline by four days, supplemented the team.
"This is the next Red Wing," said Stepanek, as he gave a walkthrough of the supply room and administration
facilities. "We hope other squadrons will look to us to meet some of their supply needs." The next
phase will begin after the unit completes its current fund raising drive.
The North Hennepin Squadron has a large supply of old style service coats, pants, and flight suits that can
be requisitioned through channels.
Pictured: 2d Lt Joel Stepanek, Squadron Logistics Officer assists Cadet Airman Garrett Braaten select
the appropriate clothing item from North Hennepin Squadron's new supply room.

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Wing Honor Guard Shines at the
Great Minnesota Get Together
The Minnesota Wing Honor Guard has once again expanded
its participation at the Wing's Annual Conference
held at Breezy Point in May 2002. The new roles this
year included an inspection by the Honor Guard Officers
in Charge, Cadet 2d Lt Brent Ellwanger and Cadet 2d Lt
Mark Pomerleau. "The Honor Guard inspection is a good
way of letting cadets know if they meet the standard," said
Chaplain Don Mikitta, Wing Director of Cadet Programs.
"The inspection is optional, the standard is not."
The Honor Guard performed its first wedding in Minnesota
Wing. Hours before the Wing Conference began, six
members of the Honor Guard formed a saber arch at the
wedding of Capt Douglas Mitchell and 1st Lt Tracy
(Brooks) Mitchell. " It was a great service to provide two
senior members who have worked with us in Honor Guard
and other activities," according to Cadet Ellwanger.
As with last year, the Honor Guard performed during the
intermission. This year, the "B" team rendered an "A" performance
and received a standing ovation by a bedazzled
crowd. "That was your B team," remarked one banquet
attendee. The "B" team consists of new candidates who
joined the team just this year. The B team was trained
and led by Cadet Brett Stadsklev of Viking Squadron.
C/2d Lt Brent Ellwanger leads the Honor Guard during the
2002 Wing Conference
Colonel Dennis Rock, Wing Plans and Programs Officer,
requested that the Honor Guard escort awardees to the
podium during the award ceremonies. Begun last year at
his initiative, the Honor Guard provides additional visibility
to those who have performed in an exemplary manner
during the previous year.
The ceremonies began and they ended with the Honor
Guard being formed at the Military Ball, but instead of using
rifles, as in the morning ceremonies, the Honor Guard
used sabers that were borrowed from the 415th Air Force
ROTC Detachment.
"The Honor Guard has received a lot of support from the
Wing and Conference leadership, giving the cadets an
opportunity to give back, " said 1st Lt Colleen Rivard, Project
Officer for the performances. "Performing in front of
people you know makes it easier to perform in front of
large crowds." The Honor Guard has three more performances
planned this season.
“The B-Team” performing Rifle Drill during the Conference
Banquet.
The following members and candidates participated: Cadet
Brent Ellwanger, Cadet Mark Pomerleau, Cadet Kevin
Kroll, Cadet Benjamin Smith, Cadet Michael O'Connor,
Cadet Amy Broekema, Cadet Amy Her, Cadet, Cadet
Brett Stadsklev, Cadet Alex Friese, Cadet Bart Werness,
Cadet James Hickey, Cadet Patrick Anderson, and Cadet
Nathan Khan.