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

COMMANDER’S COMMENTS
Col Matt Sharkey

By the time many of you have read this, I will have briefed some of the
membership on the Strategic Vision of the Southeast Region for the
remainder of my term of office, one which will speak of our direction and
values. In creating this Vision, I have found that many of the items are
items that we have been doing for many years. All I have done is put all
of these together into one format. This Strategic Vision contains our
Mission Statement, Mission Vision and our Core Values that are unique
to the members and operation of the Southeast Region. An entire
PowerPoint presentation of our Vision can be found on our website but I
thought this would be excellent opportunity to share it with you.

The Southeast Region’s Vision is as follows: To serve the States and

Possession of the United States in the Southeast by performing
Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our state; developing leadership and character
of our youth; and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power. This statement
is based upon what we do on a day-to-day basis.

Our Mission Statement is nothing new to us either. The Southeast Region’s Mission Statement is as
follows: To perform our missions with pride and professionalism. We strive to meet the challenge of
any operation… using resources wisely; act safely; supporting and modeling teamwork; and building the
trust and respect necessary to unify and foster leadership.

As for Core Values, five have been identified that are key to our Region. But first, let me define what a
Core Value is. Core Values represent the heart and soul of a community or an institution, providing a
cohesive summary of a shared vision. Our core values are strong, agreed-upon guiding principles and
values that create “win-win” situations allowing conscientious and competent goal-setting, effective
problem solving, and beneficial programs which propel the Southeast Region forward in its quest to
provide quality service to our community & partners.

Our Core Values are: Citizenship, Innovation, Competence, Integrity, and Excellence.

Citizenship: Every individual in CAP has a vested interest in the well-being of the community, and,
therefore, an obligation to stay informed, to make positive contributions and to offer assistance to those
who need our help. We are focused on and committed to the safety of our members and the citizens we
serve.

We are guided by an ethic of volunteer leadership and service. We aim to create, through our work and
our relationships, an environment that cultivates individual virtues and institutional integrity. We are

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committed to assisting the public, our community and our corporate/human resources by operating in a
safe, reliable manner.

Innovation: We believe in being attentive to new opportunities for development and growth. We value
creative solutions and continuously seek new, flexible, and responsive ways to achieve our mission.

Competence: The Southeast Region’s education process is committed to educating individuals on their
roles, responsibilities and to foster a mindset that makes people accountable for their actions and
assignment. We recognize our responsibility to act with vision, ever mindful of the effects of our actions
today and tomorrow on the future. We expect development throughout each individual’s career by a
combination of individual and group commitment. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility both to learn
and to teach. Continuous learning is essential to our ability to respond effectively to the changes and
challenges in reaching our mission goals.

Integrity: We expect development throughout each individual’s career by a combination of individual and
group commitment. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility both to learn and to teach. Continuous
learning is essential to our ability to respond effectively to the changes and challenges in reaching our
mission goals.

Excellence: We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in everything that we do--as
judged not only by ourselves but also by those we serve--and to a process of continuous quality
improvement. We believe in doing things right the first time.

Specialization, experience and quality are key ingredients that help our member’s complete missions
effectively. We achieve excellence by carefully shepherding our financial, human, capital, and intellectual
resources.

So where do we go from here. It is part of my charge and a challenge to each of you to educate your
members, as well as adhere to the principles as set forth. This will be key topic at all training events,
activities and gatherings. Will this be an overnight change? Not at all, but remember what I said earlier,
we are achieving parts of this Strategic Vision at the present moment. Take a look at your unit and
members and see where you fit.

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Safety Scoreboard: Here is a breakdown the Southeast Region’s safety/security record for FY 04.

AC Accidents AC Mishaps AC Vehicle Bodily Injury

Vandalism/Weather Accidents
AL 0 1 0 0 0
FL 0 2* 1 ** 0 0
GA 0 0 0 0 1
MS 0 0 1 0 0
PR 0 0 0 0 1
TN 0 2 1 1 0
SER 0 0 0 0 0

* Bird strike
** Plane damaged from tornado/severe wind damage
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In the month of March 2005 the CAP NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER coordinated 15 missions
involving 164 sorties (# of missions / # of sorties).

Note: In September 2004, CAP-USAF agreed to support one mission number for multiple sorties to
expedite the approval process. This helps our members because it reduces the amount of paperwork
required for each mission. However, this means we won't be able to directly compare the number of
missions approved through the NOC in FY05 with those approved in FY03 and FY04. In order to make a
fair comparison, we will also now list the total number of sorties approved with each mission number.

Search & Rescue

US Coast Guard - PR (1/0)

Counterdrug
SEADS - SER (1/5)
Training - AL (1)
Check ride - SER (1/1)

Homeland Security
No missions

Military Support to Civil Authorities - no missions

Support to Military Commanders

Fire Missions - FL (2/61)
45th Space Wing - FL (2/11)

Other Air Force Assigned Missions

Pilot Continuation Training - GA (1)

Corporate Missions
Coastal Patrol (Visual Search for Distressed Boaters & Swimmers) - FL (3/46); GA (2/35)
Support to State Emergency Management Agency - GA (1/4)

Membership Numbers for 2005

March Cadets Seniors Jan 05 +/-
Alabama 1079 319 760 1087 -8
Florida 4177 1976 2201 4366 -189
Georgia 1796 796 1000 1846 -50
SAREMiss 511 182 329 525 -14
Puerto Rico 1274 894 380 1234 -40
SER HQ 95 0 95 92 +3
Tennessee 1324 568 756 1340 -16
10256 10490 -234

There was a growth in membership over the previous month with the following Wings showing growth: Alabama
(+28), Georgia (+6), Puerto Rico (+48) and Tennessee (+6).

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

THE CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

In just a few days the annual Southeast Region Chaplain Service Staff College will convene at the Life
Enrichment Center on Lake Griffin near Leesburg, Florida. If you have flown into Leesburg Municipal
Airport then you have flown over Lake Griffin and the Life Enrichment Center. Chaplains and Moral
Leadership Officers will come from all the Wings in the Southeast Region for a week of continuing
educational training and fellowship. The goal of the college is to continue to provide well-trained
professional Chaplain Service personnel to the members and missions of Civil Air Patrol and the United
States Air Force. Col Matt Sharkey, SER CC, will be the annual banquet speaker, as well as a seminar
presenter. The Chief of CAP Chaplain Service, Ch. Col Charles Sharp, Deputy Director of CAP Chaplain
Service, Dr. Bob Hicks, and former Chief of CAP Chaplain Service, Ch. Col. James Melançon will be
present and lead in seminars.

The CSSC, as we refer to it, is part of the training requirements for Chaplain Service personnel. Two
CSSC’s attended within a five year period will meet the Region Staff College requirement for senior
member training. Many attend year after year for the training as well as the opportunity to keep in touch
and find out what works and what doesn’t from others in the field. I’ll have more to report in the next
newsletter following the college, including a class photo. Keep the event in your thoughts and prayers.

I’m grateful for the work of Lt Col Joel Katz in getting my HF radio back on the air. I look forward to soon
being ready to join other communicators from time to time. Our CAP radio communication capability is a
great under-used asset. Cell phones are nice, but not always reliable. Nextel is nice but now always
reliable in emergencies or natural disasters such as hurricanes. Keep in touch!

God bless and keep you safe.

SER DEPLOYED MILITARY

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

Deployed Military Support Project – SER CAP USAF/Auxiliary

A Short History

The Deployed Military Support Project continues supporting deployed troops, especially those in the
Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait areas. Networking with a number of CAP Wings and Units we are making a
difference in the lives of many of those who are deployed. Letters from those receiving the packages continue
to come in with each expressing their gratitude for those back home who cared by supporting them.

Recently one of our network partners received a large contribution of “Care Packages” from Feed the
Children, asking if they could get the truckloads of donated items to the troops [4 tractor-trailer loads.] We are
talking with a number of organizations and individuals to form a joint effort to get these items to the troops.
Having examined several of the packages I believe the first attempt should be to send the first load to SSG
Hamm in Afghanistan. The Battalion Commander and the Unit Representative SSG Hamm have asked for
items they can also use for humanitarian aid among the Afghanistan people. I believe that a good amount of
this stuff can be used for that purpose. If Custom Clearance can be obtained, the cost of sending one forty-
foot overseas container is 80% cheaper than sending the same amount of stuff via the postal system.

More units are needed to help support the troops. With Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, 4th of July, and
Veterans Day coming ahead help is needed to keep the support for the troops going.

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If your unit would like to help or if you would like to help as an individual please contact Chaplain Painter at
chpainterserdmsp@wmconnect.com or Major Crockwell at dcrockwell@comcast.net.

SSgt Hamm extending to the children near their Camp. They are asking for
help with school supplies and other items, which they can pass, to the
children and schools, which they are helping to restore.

Our troops are going beyond soldiering to show they care. We are proud of
our troops – they need our support

SSgt Hamm with a Castle in the background. Note blue and red containers.
These are the types of containers we want to send in support of their efforts
in Afghanistan.

After we have succeeded with an Afghanistan shipment then we will plan one
for IRAQ. We are working on the details already.

There has been discussion of a representative going over when the shipment
arrives; yes we already have volunteers willing to go at their own expense.

SER 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Submitted by Eileen Parker, Col, SER Vice Commander

A date has been set for the Tennessee Wing/Southeast Region

Conference! Mark your calendars for October 21-23, 2005 in Knoxville,
Tennessee at the Radisson near downtown. More information will be
forthcoming regarding registration. The theme will be on
Membership/Retention. CAPMART is being firmed up, and there will be many great
Seminars and a lot of support from National Headquarters.

See you in Tennessee! There will be a Social on Friday evening, so come in early!

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ATTEND THE
SOUTHEAST 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 and
responsibilities 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 hold
command or staff positions. When warranted, Region Commanders may permit attendance at
Region Staff College prior to completion of Level 3. The course includes lectures and seminars
covering interpersonal, group and written communication, management, leadership and
conference techniques.

Submit your applications on CAPF-17 to:

Wes Hannah, Jr, Lt Col, CAP
Director SERSC 2005
4414 Turnberry Court
Bradenton, Florida 34210-2965
Phone: 941 798 3583
E Mail: wesmarge@tampabay.rr.com
COST: $50.00

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

SER SAFETY
Submitted by Ernie Manzano, Maj, SER Director of Safety

MONTHLY SAFETY TIPS

Aircraft tire -- treat it with tender loving care and safe operation is assured.

High stresses on tires

Tires on the aircraft are subject to intense stresses due to: running over sharp objects on the
runway/taxiway; tire carcass flexing continuously while moving, side wall scuffing as the aircraft makes
sharp turns on bends; high operating temperature because of heat transfer from the rolling friction of the
tire; cold soaking during flight; impact load when the aircraft lands on the runway; high friction/stress
during abrupt aircraft breaking. The whole aircraft weight is held up only by the friction between the tires
and the wheel hubs. For safety reason, it is imperative that the tires should receive due care and
maintenance.

Correct tire pressure

Maintenance of tires: Regular inspection for cut and uneven wear. Tire pressure is of vital importance to

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operational safety. Low tire pressure will increase friction between the tire and ground and hence
increase its operating temperature and pressure that may lead to tire explosion or tire tread separation
with dire consequences. Tire treads can cause severe damage to airplane structure or puncturing of wing
tank skin. A proper procedure of checking and reporting tire pressure is a pre-requisite to achieving good
tire maintenance. Tire pressure gauges must be calibrated at least annually. Main base monitor of tire
pressure is more important than line stations for consistency sake.

To increase tire safety, hence aircraft safety margin, put new tires on the axle of a main gear bogie at the
same time, so they will be the last to leave and the first to touch the ground during aircraft operation.

Large Passenger Van (LP van) Tire Pressure

Correct tire inflation pressure is critical to safe operation of LP vans. The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for LP vans is 50 psi for the front, 80 psi for the rear and 80 psi for the spare. (Please check
individual LP Van manufacture for correct pressure).

“Don’t break under pressure”:

1. Make sure all LP van tires are inflated to the above referenced levels. This should be done at next
dispatch or use or as soon as practical before that.

2. No LP van is to be released for carrying passengers at highway speed (55 MPH or higher) before the
CAP Vehicle Officer, Wing, Group, Squadron or assigned agency has ensured the tires are inflated to the
proper pressure.

3. LP Vans used daily or weekly and not carrying passengers at highway speed should have tire pressure
gauged before the first use each month.

4. LP Vans used on an irregular basis and not carrying passengers at highway speed should have tire
pressure gauged before each use or monthly, whichever is less frequent.

5. A walk-around visual inspection for tire pressure level and any apparent damage to tires is to be
conducted before each use.

The best way to determine cold tire pressure is to gauge the tires before the first use of the day after the
vehicle has been parked overnight. The vehicle must be parked a minimum of three hours before the tire
pressure can be considered cold inflation pressure.

Safety thoughts for the Month

Safety Management Rules:

20/80: 20% Effort; 80% reward

Pay Now or Pay Later: Pay now to gain; pay later to fix.

SER MEDICAL
Submitted by Pat Faunt, Lt Col, SER Nurse Officer
RESS AND YOUR JOB
First let’s define what job stress is. It’s the harmful physical and emotional responses that happen when
the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. Job stress
can lead to poor health and sometimes injury.

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Don’t confuse job stress with challenge. Challenge is eustress, in other words it’s a good form of stress.
Challenge energizes us psychologically and physically, it motivates us to learn new skills and master our
jobs. If there were not challenges there would be no motivation to grow. However; when the challenges
are turned into demands that cannot be met, frustration occurs along with negative stress. This is the
kind of stress that leads to illness, injury and job failure.

Another important thought is the differences in individual personalities and use of coping skills, in other
words, what is stressful for one person may not be a problem for someone else.

Some of the illnesses that job stress enables are cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders,
psychological disorders and workplace injury. Many studies suggest that psychologically demanding jobs
that allow employees little control over the work process increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Research by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) believes that job stress
increases the risk for development of back and upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders. There is also
a concern that stressful working conditions interfere with safe work practices and sets the stage for
injuries at work. More study is being done on this matter. Psychological disorders may be due to
differences in job stress levels and how people handle their stress. If they don’t practice coping skills,
burnout can occur.

Recent studies of so-called healthy organizations suggest that policies benefiting worker health also
benefit the bottom line. A healthy organization is defined as one that has low rates of illness, injury, and
disability in its work force and is also competitive in the marketplace. NIOSH research has identified
organizational characteristics associated with both healthy, low stress work and high levels of
productivity. These are: recognition of employees for good work performance, opportunities for career
development, organizational culture that values the individual worker and management actions that are
consistent with organization values.

For more information about occupational safety & health problems you may call 1-800-356-4674.

Be aware, take care.

SER CADET PROGRAMS

Submitted by Pete Norris, Lt Col, SER Deputy Chief of Staff for Cadet Programs

C
Caaddeett C
Coorrnneerr
Cadet Protection is a CAP strong point.

Until the late 80’s and early 90’s, “Cadet Protection” was alien to CAP. Boy Scouting started a “Youth
Protection” program a few years earlier, in response to several “child abuse” incidents that made the
national media. In each incident, a trusted scout leader was able to abuse a youth in his care. Boy
Scouts of America responded by the development of a ground breaking youth protection program that
included videos, lectures to scouts and parents, and a two (2) deep leadership policy. The two (2) deep
leadership established that no adult leader would ever be alone with a youth. This would protect the
leader from false accusations and the youth from abuse. The scouts started doing some background
checks but did not have access to fingerprint programs that would route the check to the FBI fingerprint
data base.

CAP was thrust into the world of “Cadet Protection”, when a well respected, male CAP Senior Member
was accused of abusing several male cadets. The reported incidents did not occur at CAP activities, but
the relationship that was built between the Senior Member and the Cadets was done during CAP
meetings and activities. The cadets welcomed the attention given them by this authority figure, and this
pedophile preyed on their youth and innocence. The Senior Member was convicted of his deeds and
sent to prison.

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CAP’s insurance carrier considered the Cadet Program a major liability and encouraged National
Headquarters to dissolve the cadet program and concentrate on Aerospace and Emergency Services.
National Headquarters decided to implement a “Cadet Protection” program that included videos, lectures,
presentations, two (2) deep type adult leadership, and most of all, fingerprinting of members. These
actions have helped eliminate almost all Sexual Child Abuse complaints in CAP.

In 1999, during several wing encampments, CAP received other complaints about abuse. This time it
was physical and psychological abuse in the form of “Hazing”. The incidents, including cursing at the
cadets, physical punishment, hand-cuffing, “Duct” tape restraints, and forcing cadets to “chew” tobacco,
were just a few. National Headquarters responded by banning hazing and implementing the Required
Staff Training (RST) program. RST is designed to train staff at cadet activities to stay within the bounds
of training and not to stray into the realm of hazing and abuse. RST is required training for any protracted
overnight stay activity, such as encampments or special activities but is encouraged for all other activities
as well.

Cadets are not only the future of CAP but also America. I encourage all members to take an opportunity
and revisit our “Cadet Protection” program and policies, as well as attend an RST. Violations of the Cadet
Protection Program and Policies will not be tolerated, by Cadets or Senior Members!

SER OPERATIONS

Submitted by David E. Lehtonen, Lt Col, SER Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations

This month we will look at the latest direction from National Headquarters with regard to Specialty
Qualification Training Records (SQTR’s), “C” Mission approvals, FICA coverage for Mission Staff, and Per
Diem Payments. This direction helps to inform and clarify National Headquarters direction in the above
matters.

- Revised Specialty Qualification Training Records. In accordance with CAPR 60-3, the
Region Commanders have approved the SQTRs and their parent guides. These SQTRs are
Mission Observer, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Incident Commander, and
Agency Liaison. The changes are expected to be implemented on 11 April 2005 for distribution
purposes and for online systems such as MIMS, WMU, and the Paperless Wing.
- The reason for the changes is to correct minor errors. Copies of these training records are
available on-line at
<http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/programs/emergency_services/emergency_services_cirriculum.cfi
m.> Updated versions of the complete Aircrew and Flightline Task Guides as will as the Mission
Base Staff Guide are also available at the above link.
- C Mission Approval Process. State and local support missions (C-14) and Homeland Security
missions (C-18), not approved as an Air Force Authorized Mission (AFAM) should be submitted
by the customer to the NOC - depending on the purpose - for coordination. The NOC will review
all the rules governing the use of CAP assets and provide notification to 1st AF if necessary. The
NOC will forward the coordinated request to the respective Wing/CC with a recommendation for
his/her approval/disapproval. All other corporate missions do not require NOC coordination. The
request from the local or state agency should be in writing, allowing at least two weeks for
coordination. See Gen. Wheless’ memo on the subject, dated 21 January 2005
- FICA Coverage for Mission Staff – The Federal Tort Claims Act applies to all members
participating in an Air Force authorized (Category “A” or “B”) mission. This includes all aircrew,
field teams and mission base personnel, including Flight Release Officers, as long as they are
acting in their official capacity on the mission and within the scope of their training. FTCA does
not apply to Corporate (Category “C”) missions, but CAP is investigating opportunities to increase
our insurance coverage and/or provide a larger benefit in case of accidental death or disability
caused by a mishap during a “C” mission.
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- Per Diem Payments. CAP has reached agreement with the Air Force to pay members per diem
when overnight stays are required during an AF authorized mission. Funding comes from the
Wing’s SAR training funds account, and to the degree used, will reduce the amount of training
that a wing may conduct. The terms and conditions required to receive payment are very
restrictive, in that they must be approved in advance through the NOC. These changes will be
reflected in the next edition of CAPR 173-3

Congratulations to the Mississippi Wing as National Headquarters has temporarily assigned a GA-8
to the North Mississippi Composite Squadron, Olive Branch, MS (OLV). Look to this venue for
additional policy changes from National Headquarters when they are issued in the months to come.

SER COUNTERDRUG
Submitted by Ed Kessler, Capt SER/CDDA

This feature is one where we will introduce Pilots and Crewmembers throughout the region who makeup
the numerous flight crews who quietly make ready and perform these missions of value to the USAF / Air
National Guard. These missions often occur in two and three locations involving several crews at various
locales somewhere over the vast waters of the southeast air defense sector, which makes for a very busy
calendar.

Meet Lt Col Ernie Bilotto:

Lt Col Ernie Bilotto serves as SER Counterdrug Director and is the point man who
matches the Auxiliary’s Personnel & Aircraft to mission needs as articulated by the
Staff of 1st Air Force, Southeast Air Defense HQ, Tyndall, in addition to managing
the Region CD program.

Aero- Ratings: Commercial Instrument Multi & Single – EngineLand (Working on

ATP – Airline Transport Pilot). Currently flies Beechcraft 55, GA8, Cessna 310,
the 182 and 172. He has flown the following aircraft: ASTR (Astra Jet), BE20
(King Air 200), BE10 (King Air 100), BE90 (King Air 90), PAYE Cheyenne / TBM7
(TBM700), ML7 (Maule), ML5 (Maule), T41, PA32, SH33 (Shorts). Lt Col Bilotto
earned his private pilot rating in 1981, and has to-date, logged 4200 + hours.

His civilian world experience includes business management, construction and

cross-country heavy equipment transport. He has had Law Enforcement tours of
duty with Monaca Police Dept, and U.S. Marshal Service prior to his current appointment with FAA Air
Traffic Control. Lt Col Bilotto joined CAP in West Virginia in 1987, and served as Safety Officer/CD Officer
in the Kentucky Wing, Great Lakes Region Counterdrug Assistant Director, was appointed the Southeast
Region Counterdrug Assistant Director in 1996 and Southeast Region Counterdrug Director in 1998 to
the present.

His mission skills are Master-Safety Rating, Flight Line Marshaller and Supervisor, Mission Safety Officer,
Transport Mission Pilot, Radiological Monitoring, numerous finds, recruiting and supporting other CAP &
CD programs.

Meet Maj Arnold Glauser:

Maj Arnold Glauser: Commercial Instrument rated, SAR/DR, Mission, Cadet O-
Ride, and Mission Check Pilot, He has been Counterdrug qualified for over 12
years, attended the first Counterdrug training class in Tallahassee, and has
since flown CD missions throughout Florida and Louisiana. In addition, he has
flown missions as a pilot for Task Force Sentinel, a homeland security mission
for Cape Canaveral launches.

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Maj Glauser began flying at 14 years of age, at Albert Whitted (SPG) using a “tail dragging, kick starting,
no radio, Luscome 8A”, as he termed it.

Maj Glauser also serves as a Hillsborough County Reserve Deputy Sergeant, performing all duties of a
regular Deputy. In reference to his CD/SEADS pilot experiences, Maj Glauser remarked that he regards
each mission as an opportunity “to obtain more training and perfect one’s proficiency”. “I learn something
new with every mission; you can’t receive enough training nor afford to stop learning”. He also enjoys the
comradeship of the crews and has also gained an appreciation of the complexity of the missions and the
vast number of people and organizations involved. “I've learned about the massive amount of planning
that goes into every mission”. We are indeed fortunate and proud to call Maj Glauser, one of our own.

SER PERSONNEL

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

PROMOTIONS AROUND THE REGION

Carnes, Frederick Lt Col FL-424

Damron, Lynn Lt Col GA-129
Riggs, Robert Lt Col TN-009
Levitch, Daniel Maj FL-451

SER STAFF MAY BIRTHDAYS

2Lt Sally Bilotto May 3

Maj Carmelo Bazzano May 5
Lt Col Samuel Andreasen May 7
Capt William Crowley May 7
Lt Col William Brockman May 9
Lt Col Ralph McBride May 13
1Lt John Moore May 15
Lt Col Jorge Del Rio May 25
Maj Frank Basile May 29

PLEASE JOIN US IN WISHING THEM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Effective immediately, grade insignia worn on the BDU uniform is now authorized to be worn on
both sides (left and right) of the collar. Use of the cloth “CAP” cutout on the left collar of the BDU
uniform will be phased out 01 OCT 2005.

Use of the “CAP” cutout on both sides (left and right) of the collar of the BDU uniform for senior
members and cadets without grade will continue to be authorized.

ATTENTION TO ALL CAP MEMBERS!!!!!!!!

The long awaited new CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniforms, is now available on the national web site
under Members/Publications and Forms. It is a file of almost 5 MB, but is also available in smaller files by
chapter.

Please spread the word and let's all get with the new uniform wear instructions!

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WANTED!
SOUTHEAST REGION SAFETY IS LOOKING FOR TWO (2) OFFICERS, ONE FOR AIR SAFETY AND
ONE FOR GROUND SAFETY.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
¾ Captain or above
¾ Have completed Level II
¾ Mission Safety Officer Rated or Senior Rating in Safety or Safety experience
¾ 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 feel
comfortable in front of other Officers, NCO’s and Cadets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR SAFETY:
¾ MTP, O-Ride Pilot, 101 qualified (need not be current)
¾ Maintenance Officer
¾ FRO
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND SAFETY:
¾ UDF Team Leader or UDF 101 qualified
¾ IC (need not be current)
¾ CAP Driver’s License
(Help Wanted continued)

All interested individuals, please reply to:

Ernie Manzano, Major

Southeast Region Director of Safety
emanzano@ser.cap.gov

Submitted by
FLORIDA WING
Commander: Col Joe Martin

Submitted by Bruce Smith, Lt Col, Group 6 Commander, Florida Wing

Group 6 Technology Development Group

April 2, 2005, first Build-Meeting of the Group 6

TechDev Group. The meeting started with brain
storming towards what course of action the group
would take to complete various projects. The main
focus is to educate and train personnel in the art of
radio
direction
finding with a
secondary
purpose of
developing,
enhancing
and the
building of
new direction finding equipment to outfit our present and future
vehicles and UDF Teams. Present for the first meeting were:
Sally Fitzgerald (thanks for the pictures), Jim Ellis, Robert Gorry,

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Alan Lin, Stuart Bee, Richard Rosmarin, Art Ruben and myself. Check out the pictures, Alan Lin and
Stuart Bee handled the mechanical portions of two Direction Finders, Jim Ellis, Robert Gorry and Richard
Rosmarin did the electronics component assembly and soldering duties. Not in the pictures; Art Ruben
reworked the connectors for the Lantana Base VHF antennae and Sally and myself started electrical build
of two new modified Handheld Doppler Direction Finders. A lot was accomplished for a first meeting, brain
storming list made, all mechanical components were made, one kit DF electrically complete, a second
30% complete and two advanced units 30% completed. Great Job, Guys and Gal.!

Submitted by Jackie Zarrilli, 1Lt, Group 6 and Boca Raton Composite Squadron PAO

Civil Air Patrol Members from 3 Florida Counties Train to Serve Their Communities

Twenty-five cadets and six seniors representing seven Civil Air Patrol squadrons from Florida’s Groups 6,
11 and 800 participated in Red Cross First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training. Coral Spring’s Cadet
Squadron’s 1Lt Susan D’Aries, a certified Red Cross Instructor and CAP Assistant Emergency Services
Officer, along with her Red Cross Instructor Aid C/A1C Class Keith Wyman taught this intensive hands-on
class. Lt Col Bob Masiker hosted the event at his Lantana Airport squadron building. Soon after greeting
friends, signing in, grabbing donuts and cups of coffee, the group got down to business. Lantana’s
Deputy of Cadets, C/TSgt Michael McClure brought the room to attention and lead in the recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance and CAP’s Safety Pledge. This followed with a two-hour session on understanding
what blood borne pathogens are and how to protect oneself and others from their dangers.

A CAP member and Red Cross Instructor since 2002, Lt D’Aries knew how to ingrain first aid knowledge
into her trainees. Lecture, reading, video, quizzes, hands-on experiences were the methods used by this
experienced teacher. Capt Virginia Knudson, Commander of a middle school squadron in Homestead
and her husband, Lieutenant Dean Knudsen, Aerospace Education Officer with the Fort Lauderdale
squadron were enthusiastic participants in the hands-by on training. After a couple of hours, the group
broke for lunch and cadets relaxed playing a little volleyball. Then it was back to work learning First Aids’
ABC’s to Check victim’s Airway, Breathing and Circulation, Call 911, and then administer Care.
C/SSgt Justin Sloate from the Pompano squadron was the first to finish his Red Cross First Aid test with a
perfect score. All the trainees passed the practical and written exam and became certified Red Cross
First Aid responders. Weston’s C/SrAmn Giulio Rottaro said, “This training was really good. It was
interesting and we got a lot of information.” Looking around the room at his CAP colleagues, he added
“This created lots of new leaders for our communities and you never know, maybe one these guys will be
a hero and save someone’s life.” How true, Boca Raton's mother and daughter team Lt Jackie Zarrilli and
C/2Lt Christina Zarrilli have twice put CAP first aid skills into practice. Emergency Services is one of Civil
Air Patrol’s missions and members from Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties are trained to better
serve their Florida communities.

C/Zambrano and C/McCord

Lt Col Masiker receiving treatment C/Ballestin and C/Rottaro

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Submitted by Buddy Harris, Lt Col, Editor, Florida Facts

Best Wishes Buddy and thank you for all you do!
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 GEORGIA WING
Commander: Col Don Greene

Submitted by David Blubaugh, Lt Col, Gerogia Wing Vice Commander

Compliance Inspection
Georgia Wing underwent the USAF Compliance Inspection (CI) 8-11 April. Although it will be
approximately 45 days until we get the final results, the overall rating for the Wing is “Successful”. We
want to express our sincere thanks to every member of our Wing for the dedication and hard effort put
forth in preparation for this inspection. Although Successful, GAWG has a lot of work to do to correct the
deficient areas identified at the inspection and we have started that work, now.

As for the Inspection Team, it was made up of a group of men and women who were extremely
professional and dedicated to the task yet, at the same time, very helpful and understanding. The
inspection experience was a positive one for our personnel.
Aircraft Maintenance
One finding in the CI is of particular importance and one each Wing in the region should consider and
address as soon as possible. This is that our Cessna C-172 aircraft with upgraded 180 hp engines did
not have the correct tire pressures. This modification requires a higher tire pressure for both the main
tires (38 psi) and nose tire (45 psi). This is considered a safety item as tire pressure is related to
hydroplaning speed, which affects directional control and stopping capability.
/DR Evaluation
Georgia Wing’s biennial USAF evaluation of our emergency services mission will be conducted on the
weekend of 21 May. We anticipate SAR and DR activity to be state-wide and to include considerable use
of our internally purchased SDIS system.

TENNESSEE WING
Commander: Col Jim Rushing

From the Tennessean.com

95-year-old female pilot can't get enough of being in clouds

By DUNCAN MANSFIELD
Associated Press

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — It was ''love at first flight'' for Evelyn Bryan

Johnson when she took her first flying lesson back in 1944. Today, at
95, her head is still in the clouds.

''It is just a whole different world up there,'' said Johnson, who has
logged more time in the air than perhaps any living pilot — 57,600
hours, or more than 6½ years combined — and who either has taught
or certified thousands of others, from former Sen. Howard Baker Jr. to her two grandsons.

''I don't care how many problems you have down on the ground, you forget about them (while flying),''
says the bright-eyed and barely 5-foot-tall woman known to her students and colleagues as ''Mama Bird''
or ''Miss Evelyn.''

''The world is so beautiful,'' she says of the view from above. ''And to look at it, you know God did a really
good job. It is just the most satisfying, fun, relaxing thing you can think of.''

The awards, citations and mementos are piled in her small office at Morristown's Moore-Murrell Airport,
about 45 miles northeast of Knoxville. She has managed the place since it opened in 1953, taught more
than 3,000 student pilots there and certified more than 9,000 pilots for the Federal Aviation
Administration.
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She has already culled some of the best pieces for the various halls of fame that honor her, including the
Flight Instructor Hall of Fame at Oshkosh, Wis., the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame — she is a Corbin,
Ky., native — and the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame.

Her latest Guinness Book of World Records certificate for most hours in the air for a female pilot is still
unframed.

Her biographer George Prince, a former student, estimates that she has flown about 5.5 million miles
during a 60-year career in mostly small airplanes, equal to 23 trips to the moon.

''Evelyn is a national aviation icon and treasure,'' said Bob Minter, founder and director of the Tennessee
Aviation Hall of Fame in Sevierville, which inducted Johnson in 2002 with FedEx founder Fred Smith.

She learned to fly a single-engine ''high wing'' Piper J3-Cub in an era when many women didn't know how
to drive a car. Then she mastered seaplanes, multiengine planes, helicopters and transports.

She began teaching flying and certifying for the FAA. She was a transcontinental racer for a short time
and a longtime member of the Civil Air Patrol.

And she won a Carnegie Foundation award for saving the life of a helicopter pilot who crashed during
takeoff at the Morristown airport in 1958. She crawled into the wreckage, turned off the engine to stop the
spinning blades, then helped pull him out. The man recovered and became a test pilot for the FAA.

''She probably is one of the greatest teachers that aviation has ever known,'' Minter said. ''She has a
compassion and a caring and a fervor about her that is really, really hard to find.''

She taught public school for two years before meeting W.J. Bryan while attending the University of
Tennessee in the 1930s. She earned an English degree, they married and moved to Jefferson City near
Morristown to start a dry-cleaning business.

When World War II came, Bryan hoped to learn how to fly in the service. But he didn't want to go to chilly
Greenland for training, and instead he landed at an air base in Florida in charge of laundry.

''He started in to fly but ended up washing clothes. I was washing clothes and ended up flying,'' Evelyn
said.

She was 35, bored and looking for a hobby. One Sunday morning before church, she spotted a small
advertisement in the newspaper. ''The ad said, 'Learn to fly.' Well, I believe I will,'' she thought.

''So the next Sunday afternoon, I got on a train in Jefferson City and went to Knoxville. I got on a city bus
and went to the end of the line. Then I got a ride in a rowboat across the river and took my first flying
lesson (at Knoxville's Island Home Airport).

''It was love at first flight,'' Johnson said. ''And I have been flying ever since.''

Her joy became her work. Both Bryan, who died in 1963, and her second husband, Morgan Johnson, who
died in 1977, became pilots. She operated a flying service for 20 years, not only to train pilots but also to
ferry sightseers, passengers and cargo around the country and once to South America. She has never
crashed.

''I had two complete engine failures, didn't scratch either airplane,'' she said. ''Had a fire in the air, but got
it down safely. I had a Navajo (airplane) swallow a valve down in the woolly part of Texas where there
was nothing around but knotty little hills, and was able to get back 22 miles to an airport. And the minute it
touched down it quit.''

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Time may be catching up with Mama Bird. She plans to stop giving pilot exams this spring and a pending
medical certification required for her license may prove insurmountable.

Still, she isn't talking about retiring. ''I've always said, when I get old enough. I'm only 95.''

HISTORY CORNER BY COL SHARKEY

Southeast Region celebrates 53 years of service: In April 1952, the Southeast Region was chartered
with Colonel William C Whelen assigned at first as the Regional Director (the title of Region Commander
was not used until May 1955). The original makeup of the Southeast Region was Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Puerto Rico and Tennessee.

SER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

29 April – 01 May 2005 Southeast Region Cadet Competition, Ft. Benning

02-05 May 2005 SER Chaplain Services Staff College at the Life
Enrichment Center on Lake Griffin, Leesburg, FL
10-11 June 2005 Florida Wing Conference, Orlando
10 June 2005 Southeast Region Staff Meeting, Orlando (tentative)
05 July 2005 National Aerospace Education Staff Officer’s School
Pensacola, FL
06-11 July 2005 National Cadet Competition, Washington, D.C.
24-30 July 2005 Southeast Region Staff College, McGee Tyson,
Knoxville, TN
24-31 July 2005 Cadet NCO Course, Florida Wing
05-07 August 2004 Mississippi Wing Conference, Meridian Naval Air Station
21-23 October 2005 Tennessee Wing/Southeast Region Conference,
Knoxville, TN

Please send all Squadron and Wing Newsletters to dreid1953@bellsouth.net

NEWS FLASH

You can now subscribe to the SER ReCAP Newsletter! Just go to the Southeast Region webpage,
(http://ser.cap.gov/newsletter.htm), and click on the box to subscribe. It’s easy!

I would like to thank the Public Affairs Officers of the SER Wings as well as the Groups and Squadrons in the Southeast Region who
are contributing to the SER ReCAP Newsletter. Every month, I receive more and more great information. Without your input, there
would not be a SER newsletter.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
Diane Reid, Major
SER Director, Personnel/PAO

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