THE KEYSTONE

JULY 2007 - Vol. 37

WING SLIP

LOOKING BACK
The American Volunteer Service
CIVIL AIR PATROL
1941
(See story on page 10-11)

featured in this issue

CAP VISITS THE CAPITOL
pages 19, 20, 21
 ABOUT THE COVER
COL MARY FEIK, (COVER PHOTO, 2ND FROM LEFT)

A childhood barnstorming ride in a Curtiss Jenny when she was just 7 years old, com-
bined with her father's instruction in mechanics and his mantra, "Aim high and follow your
Col Feick speaks
to CAP group
dreams," eventually led Feik to a job as a teenager working in an aircraft maintenance shop.
at the Reading That was followed by a long career teaching aircraft maintenance and mechanics for the
Airport U.S. Army Air Force at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. She is credited with becoming the
Cadet Koehler
first woman engineer in research and development in the Air Technical Service Command
Photograph Division. Much later, in 1996, she became the first woman to earn the Charles Taylor
Master Mechanics Award.
Feik has devoted her life to sharing with youth her love of aviation. As a bold, legendary
aviator, she piloted a variety of craft, flying more than 6,000 hours in fighter, attack,
bomber, cargo and training aircraft to determine flight, maintenance and safety training
requirements. One of her primary assignments was to design and build the Captivair, affec-
tionately known as “Mary’s Little Lamb,” an experimental prototype training device for
pilots that was actually an operational P-51C Mustang on pylons.
Feik travels the nation at her own expense sharing details of her illustrious career with
youth and aviation enthusiasts in a variety of forums, including CAP wing conferences, as
well as college, museum and aviation special events.
In honor of her tireless contributions to American aviation and the mentoring of
America’s future aviators, Feik has been recognized with the Richard C. Wellman Award
and as one of the Women in Aviation International’s “100 most influential women in avia-
tion and aerospace industries over the past 100 years.” Other recognitions include inclusion
on the 100th Anniversary of Flight “Premier American Women in Aerospace” poster from
NASA; Order of Merit from the World Aerospace Education Congress; and inclusion in the
first group of women in aviation to receive recognition by the National Aviation Club. In
addition, the NAA initially recognized her achievements in 2003 with the Katherine &
Marjorie Stinson Award. Col Feik was invited as a special guest for the 17th Annual World
War II Weekend, held at the Reading Airport, Reading, Pennsylvania.
"My legacy is going to be the youngsters I have either taught or influenced in one way or
another," Feik said. "As far as I'm concerned, there isn't a greater honor."

(Pictured in front cover photo; from left to right, SM George Brizek, Col Mary Feik, Cadet George Kinsey and
Lt Colonel Sean Neal. Back cover; Lt Col Neal’s completely restored vintage1940 Fairchild 24R..)

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol

Headquarters, Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003
www.pawingcap.com
Telephone 717-861-2335 Fax 717-861-2164
1Lt Linda A. Irwin, Editor
 July 2007
- from the desk of your Commander Official Magazine of
Pennsylvania Wing
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
PENNSYLVANIA WING HEADQUARTERS
CIVIL AIR PATROL JULY FEATURES
United States Air Force Auxiliary What did you do
Colonel M. Allen Applebaum this summer?
P O Box 202
Oreland, Pennsylvania 19075

01 July 2007

To: The Pennsylvania Wing Membership.

We attended NER
Search & Rescue
Subject: Wing Commander Selection. Competion! p-2 & 3

On behalf of Colonel Robert Diduch the North East Region Commander, with the
concurrence of our National Commander, Major General Antonio Pineda, I am pleased
to announce that Lieutenant Colonel Mark Lee is designated as the PA Wing
Commander selectee. The official change in command will occur at the PA Wing con-
ference 29 September 2007. General Pineda and many National and Regional staff We provided security for a
will attend this year’s conference. donwed aircraft! p-4
In the spirit of cooperation I will be consulting with Mark on all issues concerning
the PA Wing until we transfer the PA Wing Flag. Mark has always been a full and
equal partner in the endeavor of managing this Wing and I trust him implicitly to con-
tinue the sound program you have helped us put in place. I want to thank him for his
loyalty, honesty and dedication while serving as my Vice Commander. I have known
Mark since he was a cadet and he has your best interest at heart. He will provide you
with both solid and progressive leadership. Mark is a visionary that knows what the We received valuable
PA Wing needs to strengthen its role in the Commonwealth and the Nation. training at Willow Grove!
As the rumors of change will start to flow and only the phone company gets rich, I p-5
want you to know that I continue to maintain my open door policy and command and
control till the end of Saturday night, the 29th of September.
I ask that you all join us at the PA Wing conference on the weekend of 28-29
September, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Let us demonstrate
our support for our new leader and organization from the very beginning of this new
era in PA Wing history. Mark is the man of the future and it is my deep desire that
you all cooperate with him and keep the missions of CAP as our #1 tasking. We attended Cadet
Leadership School! p-6 to 8

Colonel M. ALLEN APPLEBAUM, CAP

PA Wing Commander
We served our community
and promoted CAP!
p-12 to 15
 2 NER SEARCH AND RESCUE COMPETITION
Chicopee, Mass. — The Northeast Region of the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, which is head-
quartered at McGuire Air Force Base in N.J., hosted a comprehensive Search and Rescue Competition known
as SARCOMP over a three-day period during weekend of June 15 to Sunday, June 17th.
The competition was heralded as a huge success by participants and organizers alike. Col. Robert Diduch, the
NER Commander out of McGuire, commented that the staff that planned the exercise “did exceptionally well and
did a great job, as did all the competing teams.” The purpose of this Search and Rescue Competition (SARCOMP)
was to further enhance excellence, mobility readiness, esprit de corps, and mission skills through open competition.
Such exercises motivate participants to train to be the best.
Awards were given out in several categories: Air Crew, Ground Team, Incident Command Staff and overall best
Wing. First place in the competition for Ground Crew was awarded to the New Hampshire Wing, first place for the
air crew went to the Massachusetts Wing and the first place award for ICS was presented to the Pennsylvania Wing.
Massachusetts won first place among all the wings in attendance. These plaques were handed out at the conclusion
of the competition by Brigadier General Wallace “Wade” Farris, Jr, the commander of the 439th Airlift Wing, who
spoke of the value the CAP volunteers bring to the citizens of this country and to the Air Force in general. Brig.
Gen. Farris also commented that being a pilot himself he is pleased to know that if he were ever missing that “CAP
personnel like these would be out there searching for him.” Before leaving the stage, CAP Lt. Col. Joe Abegg, the
Incident Commander who led the team that planned and executed the competition, presented Brig. Gen. Farris with
two plaques, one for the base and one for himself with the gratitude of the entire NER for hosting the event.
One unanticipated award was presented during the ceremony as well. c/Lt. Col. Eric Perron of the NH Wing was
awarded one of CAP’s highest decorations, the Life Saving Medal, which he earned ironically while making his way
to the SARCOMP this weekend. Cadet Perron witnessed an accident involving two motorcycles in which one of the
victims suffered a severed leg. Cadet Perron stopped the victim's bleeding and kept her stable until emergency serv-
ice vehicles arrived, thus saving the woman’s life.
- James Ridley, Sr., Captain, Public Affairs Officer – Team Leader
North East Region Headquarters Civil Air Patrol
Pennsylvania Wing entered three teams in the competition. The teams were entered in the following cate-
gories; the Incident Command Table Top practicum, the Ground Team event and the Air Team event.
Pennsylvania’s Incident Command Table Top team placed first in the weekend competition and the Air Team
placed second. The Ground team did not come home with a win but they did return home with experiences and
satisfaction that they performed well. The photos below were taken by team member, Cadet Glenn Koehler,
Group 4, Public Affairs Officer. From left to right; photo 1 - The ELT (electronic locator transmitter device),
found by the PA Ground Team in 14 minutes, photo 2 - the ground team complete with their roster board and
photo 3 - a “fun shot” of the motivated team preparing themselves for the challenge that was ahead of them.
Congratulations to all the PA teams and a special acknowledgement to Captain William M. Widmann, the team
leader for the Incident Command Table Top practicum!
- 1st Lt Linda A. Irwin
 NER SEARCH & RESCUE COMPETITION continued 3

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 4 CRASH SITE SECURITY

ALLEGHENY VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 711

SERVES ON CRASH SITE SECURITY
The cadets and senior members of Squadron 711, found themselves providing crash site security for an unusu-
al aircraft wreckage.
The Pontoon Plane (pictured on the trailer behind members of the 711th), had crashed in the Allegheny River,
moments after an attempt to land the aircraft. The incident happened near Ford City in Armstrong County. The
pilot reported that his landing gear had malfunctioned as they were approaching the river for a landing into the
water. Normally, the plane would balance itself out but this time it went nose down and the plane flipped upside-
down. The plane once in the water, rolled back over on to its belly.
A resident who observed the “unusual landing”, quickly boarded his pontoon boat and went out to the aircraft
where the occupants of the aircraft had climbed out on to a wing. After picking up the pilot and his passenger, the
local resident pulled the pontoon plane to shore.
The pilot was identified as William Robalewski. He suffered a minor injury to his had while the passenger
was uninjured.
- 1st Lt Linda A. Irwin
(See more squadron news on pages 16 and 18.)

CONGRATULATIONS
Major James J. Weller and Captain Adam W. Wenclewicz, recently received the prestigious
Paul E. Garber Award and the Benjamin O. Davis Award was presented to Captains;
Justin L. Ogden, William F. Shields and Dorothy A. Stone. (May 2007)
 SQUADRON NEWS continued 5

NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FLIGHT 823 TRAINS WITH THE BEST

Thanks to MSgt Matthew Giacobbe, of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the Northeast High School
Flight, 823 of Philadelphia, received a full day of educational and vigorous training.
The 111th Fighter Wing provided the unit with the air transportation needed to travel to and from their
facility for the event which was a thrill and an education in itself.
What an exciting day for the cadets, and senior members alike. Escorted by their Commander, Captain
James Lynch, the group was given the proper techniques for training and conditioning. A healthy mind and
body are of the utmost importance if one wishes to pursue a career in public service whether it be in the mili-
tary or in the volunteer status.
The photographs that follow are just a small part of the day but certainly depict the eventful interest that all
had in their training.

- credits; 2nd Lt Stan Komorowski

6 CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

“As the days wore on, the CLS staff could see the progress
that was being made by the students. No longer
individuals; the students were now a team!”
- Captain Heather Sterner, 2007 CLS Commander
 CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL continued 7

Cadet Leadership School 2007

- By Captain Heather Sterner, CLS Commander
On Saturday, June 23, 2007, forty individuals arrived at Fort Indiantown Gap to begin the Pennsylvania Wing
Cadet Leadership School 2007. The students arrived from squadrons across all the groups in Pennsylvania. Each
cadet had their own thoughts and expectations as to what CLS 2007 would be for them.
Behind the scenes, nine cadet staff members and twelve officers worked very hard to make this years CLS the
best it could possibly be. The CLS curriculum was 100% centered on leadership. CLS 2007 would be a journey for
the students, a learning and growth experience that would be part of their lifelong path of education about leader-
ship. Leadership would be taught not only in the classroom, but in the practical sense with group leadership prob-
lems, a trip to the Leadership Reaction Course, hands on activities, and the ability for the students to lead each other.
As the days wore on, the CLS staff could see the progress that was being made by the students. No longer indi-
viduals, the students were now a team. They started out in two teams as two flights, and as the week progressed
they became one squadron, one CLS Class of 2007.
Highlights of the week included a talk on Leadership in the Field by Colonel James Chisholm, not only a highly
experienced member of the Army as G-3 of the 28th Infantry Division, but also a Master’s student studying leader-
ship both at Duquesne University and at the Army War College. His message to the students and staff included the
advice of being a lifelong student, always seeking more knowledge and to embrace the fact that everyone is always
learning. The team also had a unique opportunity to hear from US Air Force Academy liaison officers about how
they could further their leadership training by attending USAFA (or one of the other military academies) or seeking
out ROTC when attending college.
The week culminated in an Air Force Dining In held at the Community Club. The CLS Class of 2007 and staff
were joined by members of PAWG and NER to help celebrate their accomplishments during the week. The students
were taught the rules of the mess and engaged in the traditions of the dining in. Captain Croskey showcased a video
at the end of the Dining In that showed the highlights of the week to the students, staff, and guests.
On Saturday, June 30, 2007, forty team members graduated in the auditorium at the FTIG Recreation Center in
front of their parents, family, friends, and guests. Sean Kase (PA-160) was the graduation speaker and spoke very
eloquently about the transformation process that the cadets went through during the week. In addition to the gradua-
tion certificates presented to the students and staff, four awards were given. Kyle DeHart (PA-010) was the Honor
Cadet for his all around positive attitude, demeanor, and professionalism during the week. Philip Austin (PA-253)
was the Warrior Cadet, an award for the cadet who embodies the warrior spirit of service before self, especially
helping fellow teammates. Danielle DeCandia (PA-146) received the Wingman Award. This award was for the
cadet who was a true team player. And finally, the Most Improved Cadet award went to Andrew Gracey (PA-133)
who showed significant improvement from day one to graduation day. (continued on page 8)

A group of the Cadet Leadership School Staff pose for a photo opt; from left to right: Brian Cuce, 1st Lt, Training Officer Bill Walker,
1st Lt, Executive Officer Jared Hostetler, 1st Lt, TAC Officer Scott Croskey, Capt, Safety Officer Heather Sterner, Capt, Commander
Evan Conley, Capt, Commandant Matt Postupack, C/LtCol, Cadet Commander Bob Nolt, C/LtCol, Executive Officer
8 CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL continued
A note of sincere thanks and praise
must go out to each of the staff members
who worked tirelessly over the last few
months and during the week to make
CLS 2007 a success:

Alan Highhouse, Capt, Deputy Commander, Group 4

Bill Walker, 1st Lt, Executive Officer, Squadron 902
Evan Conley, Capt, Commandant, Squadron 902
Scott Croskey, Capt, Safety Officer, Squadron 603
Brian Cuce, 1st Lt, Training Officer, Squadron 902
Ruth Hoffman, Capt, Administrative Officer, Squadron
302
Jared Hostetler, 1st Lt, Public Affairs Officer, Squadron
603
Maurice Connor, Maj, Medical Officer, Squadron 801
Terry Lindermuth, Lt Col, Transportation Officer,
PAWG
Barbara Snyder, 1st Lt, Asst Transportation Officer,
Squadron 302
Wayne Goho, Lt Col, Supply Officer, Squadron 302
Matt Postupack, C/Lt Col, Cadet Commander,
Squadron 902
Dane Carroll, C/Lt Col, Cadet Deputy Commander,
Squadron 902
Bob Nolt, C/Lt Col, Cadet Executive Officer, Squadron
304
Jason Tartalone, C/Lt Col, Cadet Training Officer,
Squadron 714
Brock Parks, C/Maj, Cadet Training Officer, Squadron
904
Lauren Hartman, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,
Squadron 811
Brenden Kelley, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,
Squadron 807
Maureen Arscott, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,
Squadron 207/209
Mike Bilz, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer, Squadron
603
2007 PA Wing Cadet Leadership School
 PA WING CADET PLANS TO ATTEND WEST POINT 9

CADET COMMANDER EARNS MEDALS IN USA SHOOTING NATIONAL

SMALLBORE AND AIR RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Once again, the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol finds its cadets, excelling not only in CAP, but beyond
the CAP boundaries.
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Carr, Cadet Commander of Lebanon Squadron 307, recently competed in
the USA Shooting National Smallbore and Air Rifle Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cadet Carr earned
two medals in his classification during the week long competition. The annual event attracts members from the
Army Marksmanship Unit, Olympic Champions, top NCAA athletes and junior competitors nationwide. Cadet
Carr has been shooting with the Palmyra Junior Rifle Team for four years and has also competed at the U.S.
Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
During Cadet Carr's week long stay at Fort Benning, he was also able to visit the National Infantry Museum
and observe Airborne School training.
Cadet Carr who is serving as Squadron 307’s Cadet Commander, will graduate from high school this year and
his plans are to attend West Point. He has received a grant from the George Parks Memorial Scholarship Fund
from the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 23 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
We congratulate Cadet Carr in his recent accomplishments and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
 10 FEATURED STORY
The Way We Were
It has been well over sixty years since the1941 creation of the, back then much needed, American volunteer serv-
ice; the Civil Air Patrol. Since those days of WWII, things have changed, or have they? The Civil Air Patrol still
flies patrol/homeland security missions, still flies search-and-rescue missions, still flies courier/anti-drug missions,
and is still available to The United States Air Force and local civil emergency service agencies for a variety of land-
based operations. In fact, the USAF presently, as the USAAF of the 1940's, still welcomes the many important mis-
sions that CAP performs for America. So what's different?
This year in June, during "The World War II Weekend”, tens of thousands of citizens spent three enlightening
days back in the1940’s where "what's different" was presented. Their senses were filled with the sights, the sounds,
the smells, and yes, right down to the touch of life as it was during World War II at the original United States Army
Air Corps Reading CAP Courier Station #4, now The Reading Regional Airport outside Reading, Pennsylvania.
Hosted by The Mid Atlantic Air Museum, this special three-day event, one of the largest WWII events in the nation,
generously articulated historic lessons that were abundantly learned by thousands who were seeking a walk into his-
tory. Dozens of vintage WWII aircraft of all types, both military and civilian, hundreds of historic WWII vehicles,
also both military and civilian, and thousands of WWII re-enactors, military along with USO and Civil Defense per-
sonnel, all converged on Reading. The Reading airfield was moved back in time with historic airfield flying opera-
tions, complete Allies and Axis war-front encampments portraying several Theater-of-Operations, and many "Home
Front" establishments all open for the business of winning a war. Altogether they assembled again this year, Friday
thru Sunday, for a bigger and better long-weekend event to honor America's Greatest Generation and re-live a "not
too distant" time.
In the midst of this dynamic weekend, were a group of current-day Civil Air Patrol senior members also present-
ing "what's different". The Mid Atlantic Air Museum owns a restored Fairchild 24 CAP aircraft and during this retro
weekend, dedicated a center-show ramp location for the aircraft's display along with enough grassy area beside the
tarmac for a historic WWII Civil Air Patrol exhibit. SM George Brizek, alias "Sergeant Brizek" of Sinking Spring,
Pennsylvania, grabbed the yoke again this year to set-up camp and enlist several CAP members to re-enact this
important piece of CAP history. For three mostly sunny days out in this hot airfield retro camp, CAP members
reported in for service in historic CAP uniforms, raised and lowered the 48 star colors daily, and displayed life, as it
was in the then newly formed Civil Air Patrol, to the thousands of passing interested event attendees. The camp was
also honored with a WWII veteran who reported in for service, CAP Colonel Henry "ED" Phipps of Cockeysville,
Maryland, who flew out of CAP Coastal Base Two, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware during the War Years of1942
and1943. With the assistance of Lt Colonel AW (Bill) Schell Jr. CAP National Curator, Colonel Phipps spent many
hours during the show out under the aircraft wing ready, willing, and able to bestow real-life CAP war stories.
In another special effort CAP Lt Colonel Sean Neal of ME Group, New York Wing flew in his completely
restored vintage1940 Fairchild 24R. This aircraft is one of the best Civil Air Patrol aircraft I have seen and sported a
de-milled one hundred pound bomb and the1940s Blue Hen insignia of C.A.P. Coastal Base Two. "Sweet"! Along
with this open-door display of the two antique CAP aircraft, SM George Brizek himself was another wealth of CAP
historic information. He presented at his military GP medium tent copies of WWII CAP posters, a collection of orig-
inal pins and patches, and posted copies of actual CAP war accounts to all whom were interested. A CAP recruit-
ment mission for present-day members was also performed at the CAP retro camp, at the two CAP aircraft, and also
at two WWII Jeeps, which are owned and were brought-in by two CAP members, one from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and the other from the pan-handle of West Virginia. In all, this year's 2007 efforts within this vin-
tage1940’s CAP encampment by the senior members involved realistically portrayed to thousands of citizens the
dynamic importance of the Civil Air Patrol, and the way we were.

LT Patrick Henry Nicholson PAO, Group One, Pennsylvania Wing, Civil Air Patrol
(more on The World War II Weekend on pages 23 - 25)
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 WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH
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 WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH 13

June 16-17, 2007

Wings Over Pittsburgh is a free, annual military air show hosted by the 911th Airlift
Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command which is attended by more than 30,000 people
each year. Wings Over Pittsburgh features military and civilian aerial demonstrations and
static displays as well as lots of children's activities.
The Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol participated once again in this major event with
a static display and a promotional booth. CAP provide the 911th with their support, how-
ever and whenever they were needed. For the Cadets and senior members alike, one of the
most satisfying and momentous support opportunities is the assisting with the “Make A
Wish Foundation” events that are held in the beginning of this world class air show.
Static displays at this year’s air show included a large number of airplanes, including
the A-10, KC-135, T-1, T-6, F-15E, T-37, T-38, T-45, C-130 H2, C-17, E2-C, F-15E CM-170
and the Beech Stagger Wing, among others.
The 2007 military and guest performers were; the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the
Wings of Blue Air Force Academy Jump Team, the U.S. Army Sky Soldiers, MIG-17
Aerobatic Team, and demos of the C-130, C-17, A-10 Jet Fighter and the F-18. Civilian
performers include Sean Tucker, Aero Stars Aerobatic Team, Geico Sky Typers, Kevin
Russo and Julie Clark.
- photos for this story by Lt Pat Stikkel, Squadron 1407
14 PICTURES TELL THE STORY -WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH continued
 MAKE A WISH EVENT - PITTSURGH, PA 15

A TOUCHING MOMENT
Cadet Katherine D. Smith from Squadron 704, (Beaver County Composite Squadron),
devotes some of her time to a small child during the “Make A Wish”, event held
at the Pittsburgh Airport during the “Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show”.
 16 SQUADRON NEWS
LOOKING FOR A
SQUADRON HOME
Photo: Cadet Anthony Morelli
of the Latrobe Composite Squadron
1405, poses with Senator Robert T.
Regola, III, of Westmoreland County,
after a discussion that the pair had
regarding his possible assistance in
searching for a new squadron home.
- Photo by; 1Lt Karen J. Morelli
CONGRATULATIONS
Cadet Joshua M. Williams recently
received his Amelia Earnhart Award and
Cadets, Kenneth D. Berkopec and
Rebakah J. Reyes received their General
Billy Mitchell Awards.
(May 2007)

BRAND NEW SQUADRON GETS

BRAND NEW HOME

The Washington County Airport is the newest location for a

Headquarters for a brand new CAP Squadron. The
Washington County Commissioners and Air Port Authority
have welcomed the idea with open arms and soon CAP Air
Planes will be heading South West for Washington. The
Airport is going through a period of major expansion. All the
runways are being widened and resurfaced in the fall and they
are building several new hangers and office buildings to house
corporate offices. There has been a two year waiting period
for hanger and office space at the growing airport.
To kick things off, the Group One Summer SAREX will be
held ( 11,12 August) there and plans are being made to confirm
the involvement of the Washington Co. E.O.C., the local fire
and police departments and many Washington Community
organizations.
Maj. Forrest Broderick gave a presentation to the
Washington County Flyers club a few weeks ago and was
received with excitement and enthusiasm. 16 pilots signed the
list that was passed around to those who wanted to volunteer
or otherwise be involved in the plans for the new squadron.
There is a National Guard unit at the Air Port and we are
seeking their support with the possibility of using hanger and
office space at that facility.
Lt Col Ed Flick has been supporting Maj. Broderick in his
effort to organize the unit with the approval of the new Grp. 1
Commander Frost and our Wing Commander Col. Applebaum.
Please show your support by planning to attend and partici-
pate in the Grp. 1 Summer SAREX 11 - 12 August at the
Washington County Airport. Contact Lt Col Ed Flick, at Grp.
1, by 1 August, if you plan to attend. (See photo on right.)

- Maj. Forrest J. Broderick

 ORIENTATION FLIGHTS 17

Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flow by Each Charter

Period: Jun 2007
Data Source: MIMS
5
Count of Cadet Orientation Syllabi
Jun 2007 Wing Total = 19 Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flown
4
Flown per Charter

0
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065

109

214

049

105

239

292

303

821

825

826
PA Wing Charter Number

Data does not include Syllabi 99s.

Syllabus 99s are not listed by date, therefore it cannot be determined as to when they were flown.
The time flown for each syllabus may vary.

Charter Squadron GP # Syllabi Charter Squadron GP # Syllabi

Flown Flown
25 ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN 602 1 18 GENERAL CARL A. SPAATZ COMPOSITE SQDN 812 3
61 MONROEVILLE CADET SQDN 604 1 48 PHILADELPHIA COMPOSITE SQDN 103 3
109 SOMERSET COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN 1502 1 2 49 PHILADELPHIA COMPOSITE SQDN 102 3 1
133 GOLDEN TRIANGLE COMPOSITE SQDN 603 1 80 COATSVILLE COMPOSITE SQDN 1008 3
190 BUTLER COMPOSITE SQUADRON 712 1 89 READING COMPOSITE SQDN 811 3
199 JOHNSTOWN COMPOSITE SQDN 1501 1 93 COMPOSITE SQDN 1001 3
230 DELMONT CADET SQDN 1407 1 102 LOWER BUCKS CADET SQDN 101 3
262 SOUTHMORELAND COMPOSITE SQDN 1408 1 105 DELCO COMPOSITE SQDN 1007 3 1
270 LATROBE COMP SQDN 1405 1 146 DOYLESTOWN COMPOSITE SQDN 907 3
310 BEAVER COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN 704 1 150 SUPPORT FLIGHT 312 3
324 ALLEGHENY VALLEY COMP SQDN 711 1 160 WILLOW GROVE JRB SQDN 902 3
328 ROSTRAVER EAGLE COMPOSITE SQDN 605 1 189 NORTH PHILADELPHIA SENIOR SQDN 105 3
214 104 3 2
9 301
1 ERIE COMPOSITE SQDN 502 6 4 WEST PHILADELPHIA COMPOSITE SQDN 1006 3
143 MAJOR DON BEATTY COMPOSITE SQDN 501 6
253 JIMMY STEWART COMPOSITE SQDN 714 6 26 ALLENTWN OPTIMIST COMPOSITE SQDN 801 4
326 CLARION COMPOSITE SQDN 504 6 35 QUAKERTOWN COMPOSITE SQDN 904 4
332 MERCER COUNTY COMP SQ 6 66 HAZLETON COMPOSITE SQDN 203 4
337 LAWRENCE COUNTY COMP SQ 6 292 MT POCONO COMPOSITE SQDN 207 4 1
296 LEHIGH VALLEY COMPOSITE SQDN 805 4
10 JESSE JONES COMPOSITE SQDN 304 2 303 BANGOR SLATE BELT COMPOSITE SQDN 807 4 1
21 YORK COMPOSITE SQDN 301 2
45 HARRISBURG INT'L COMPOSITE SQDN 306 2 820 RAISING HORIZONS QUEST COMP SQ 800
60 CAPITAL CITY COMPOSITE SQDN 302 2 821 CREIGHTON CADET SQ 800 1
265 LEBANON VFW CADET SQDN 307 2 822 ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL CADET SQ 800
335 BEDFORD COMPOSITE SQDN 202 2 823 NORTHEAST H.S. FLIGHT 800
336 BLACK DIAMOND FLIGHT 2 824 WAGNER MIDDLE SCHOOL CADET SQ 800
825 FRANKLIN ACADEMICS CADET SQ 800 1
11 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY COMPOSITE SQDN 1303 5 826 FINLETTER MIDDLE SCHOOL CADET SQ 800 1
65 WILLIAMSPORT COMPOSITE SQDN 401 5 3 827 SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL COMP SQDN 800
239 MID-STATE COMP SQDN 5 1 828 PEIRCE M S CADET SQDN 800
288 KEYSTONE COUNTRY CADET SQDN 1504 5 831 BIRNEY ELEMENTARY CADET SQ 800
338 NITTANY COMP SQDN 338 5 832 NEW HARVEST COMP SQDN 800

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BUTLER COMPOSITE SQUADRON 712
1st Lt Kevin J. Berry, CAP, has been appointed to com-
mand the Butler Composite Squadron 712. The unit is located
at the Butler County Airport (KBTP). 1st Lt Berry assumed
his new duties on 23 June 2007. As commander he will be
responsible for all aspects of the program to include
Aerospace Education, Emergency Services and administering
the cadet program for the 28 members located in the unit.
Civil Air Patrol members are appointed to new positions based
on training, experience, and years of service in Civil Air
Patrol.
Berry has been a Civil Air Patrol member for one and a
half years. He is an at-home-dad, registered nurse and theatre
pipe organ technician. Kevin resides in Renfrew, PA. His
hobbies include flying, amateur radio and playing the theatre
organ. He feels his people skills and business experience are
the strongest assets he brings to the CAP. One of the
squadron’s many goals for 2007 are continued growth of the
cadet program and top notch training for all members.
ATTENTION CAP SENIOR MEMBERS
Event: Glider Orientation Flights for PAWG Senior Members
` Ground Safety Training and Aerospace Ed Opportunity
Come enjoy the splendor and beauty of silent flight
You do not need to be a pilot to enjoy this opportunity
Space is limited...SIGN UP NOW!
Date: July 22, 2007
Event Start Time: 0900
Location: PAWG Gliderport Kutztown Airport (N31)
UOD: Khaki pants/shorts; CAP T-shirt and sneakers
Additional gear: Don't forget a hat, water and sunscreen
Meals: Pack a sack lunch or eat at nearby diner
Cost: There is a ($45.00) charge for flight and course
Additional info: Space is limited. Weight limit of 210 pounds
(weight & balance)
for sign up info check www.pawingcap.com
POC: Capt Buchman; jbuchman@ptd.net
CADET KARL SHOWERS OF
SQUADRON 307, WINS WCTU
POSTER CONTEST
The cadets of the Pennsylvania Wing Civil
Air Patrol are not only the best of the best
within the organization, they are also the best
of the best in the “civilian” world.
Each year the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union (WCTU) sponsors contests
in elementary, secondary (K - 12) and at the
college or university level. Cadet Showers, in
the 10th to 12th grade division, placed 1st in
the poster contest and 3rd in the essay contest.
The general topic for this year’s contest
was; IN THE KNOW - SHARE the FACTS
ABOUT TOBACCO.
In Cadet Showers essay, he explains the
risk of tobacco, in any form, whether it be in
cigarette or cigar smoking to chewing tobacco.
He goes on to explain how nicotine, an ingre-
dient of tobacco, constricts the blood vessels
and that one of the most dangerous sources of
nicotine is a chewing tobacco, which is most
commonly known as spit tobacco. “Long
term-spit users increase their risk of cancer of
the cheek and gum by up to 50 times”, said
cadet Showers.
Cadet Sowers poster won not only the
county but also the state and was forwarded on
to the National competition.
The Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
members would like to congratulate Cadet
Showers for both his essay and his poster
awards. We wish him the best of luck on his
poster in its final journey in its upcoming con-
tests and hope that we might have a copy of it
to post in an upcoming issue of the Keystone
Wing Slip.
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Within the next few pages, travel with the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol Members as they met and greeted
their Legislators at the Capitol and shared in the honors of presenting the new members of the Pennsylvania
Wing Civil Air Patrol Keystone Legislative Unit, their Certificate of Membership.
Visiting the Capitol during “state budget time” is very important for the Civil Air Patrol members. It gives
them the opportunity to share with the Legislators about what CAP has done and is capable of doing, to serve the
the citizens and the communities of the Commonwealth.
Below is just one of the many photo opts, that were shared by the Legislators and the Civil Air Patrol mem-
bers.

THE 2007 PA WING KEYSTONE CAP LEGISLATIVE SQUADRON

Baker, Lisa George, Camille King, Christopher Perry, Scott Stern, Jerry
Bastian, Robert Gergely, Marc Kula, Deberah Petrarca, Joseph Stevenson, Richard
Belfanti, Robert Jr. Gillespie, Keith Lentz, Bryan Pyle, Jeffrey Tartaglione, Christine
Brubaker, Michael Gingrich, Mauree Madigan, Roger Rapp, Kathy True, Katherine
Dally, Craig Greenleaf, Stewart Marsico, Ronald Reichley, Douglas Vereb, Michael
Dinniman, Andrew Grucela, Richart Melio, Anthony Robbins, Robert White, Don
Evans, John Harhai, R. Ted Miller, Ronald Roebuck, James White, Jesse
Everett, Garth Harris, Adam Moul, Danie Saylor, Stanley FORMER LEGISLATORS
Fairchild, Russell Hess, Dick lMurt, Thomas Seip, Tim Egolf, Allan
Frankel, Dan Hutchinson, Scott Orie, Jane Siptroth, John Herman, Lynn
Geist, Richard Kasunic, Richard Parker, Cherelle Solobay, Timothy McGill, Eugene
Tigue, Thomas
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Lt Col Meinert, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol, presents
membership certificates to Legislators during CAP Day at the Capitol.

Senator Christine Tartaglione Representative Mauree Gingrich

Senator Roger Madigan Representative John Evans

Representative Ted Harhai Representative Douglas Reichley

Representative John Siptroth Representative Stanley Saylor

 A simulated souvenir watercolor of another historical visit to the Capitol.
CAP members with Representative Michele Brooks in the House Chamber, June 19, 2006
 Group IV Volleyball Competition
& Adventure Day
• Volleyball Competition for Cadets and Seniors/Officers

• Geo Caching and ELT Team Competition

• Swimming & Picnic

• Fun for the entire Squadron and Group. Bring your family and
friends ...MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!

FIRST PRIZE
FOR THE WINNING
SQUADRON CADET VOLLEYBALL
TEAM

A NEW L_TRONICS
LITTLE L-PER
DIGITAL ELT DF UNIT
VALUED AT $750.00

EVENT: PAWG Group IV Cadet Volleyball Competition

DATE: August 18, 2007
EVENT START TIME: 0900
EVENT END TIME: 1800
EVENT LOCATION: Cedar Beach Park, Allentown PA
UOD: Volleyball attire, don’t forget a swimsuit and
towel, sunscreen, hat and water
MEALS: Squadrons/families should pack a sack lunch or picnic
COST: There is a ($3.50) charge for the use of the pool
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Volleyball Rules: 6 man teams, 1 senior per team
maximum, sand court rules
Bring your ELT DF units for the ELT competition
Bring your GPS units for the Geo Caching
POCS: Capt Buchman or Capt Sterner
OIC: Maj Stemrich

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Historical Perspective--------A Look Back

Many new members in Civil Air Patrol, with the exception of a relatively small number, have any knowledge or
information regarding CAP’s exploits in WWII and how it all started. It is a story unto itself that has yet in the prop-
er context to be told. The book Maine To Mexico is a very well documented writing that tells the story of our” Sub
Chaser Squadrons and Groups that operated along the coastal shores of the United States. The closest sub chaser
bases that operated in our geographical area were; Atlantic
City and Rehoboth Beach. When you think about it, that was
our first exposure to Homeland Security Operations which is
ironically, what we are once again involved, 66 years later.
Picture in the book shows the makeup of the various
bases and one has to visualize what that was like. In many
respects it looked the way many CAP squadrons were, post
WWII up into the seventies and until we started to get fund-
ing and improve our appearance. Fortunately a small group
of people in the Pennsylvania Wing have established just
such a unit located at the Reading Airport. It’s officially
called, Reading Pennsylvania Courier Station No. 4, WWII
Civil Air Patrol Squadron 22 Re-enactment unit. Its main
principles are Captain George Brizek and Bob Sloss, both of
Reading Composite Squadron 811. This display is a working
base of Operations recreated as close as possible, to the one
that was Squadron 22 based at Reading Army Airfield dur-
ing the war. The re-enactment unit was originally a one man
show that has grown to 14-16 members who come from
neighboring Wings and as far away as Texas, who come out
and participate in the WWII Weekend event. This WWII re-
enactment unit should really be included as part of the Aero
Education Program covering the early part of our organiza- PHOTO CREDIT; SM GEORGE BRIZEK
tions history. The base is representative of what you would
see during WWII down to the uniforms and exact type of
aircraft that took part in the sub hunting operations and those flying the inland support missions. One of the aircraft
on display is a Fairchild 24 Deluxe and is based at Reading. The other one is a Fairchild 24 from New York and a
Stinson A-10 from Virginia which was unable to make it this year. In outward appearance the only things missing
from the aircraft are the bombs. It is to be noted that CAP was operational at Reading during WWII and has been a
part of the airport for 66 years. The encampment has been at Reading for many WWII Weekends and it surprising to
know that many people who visit the show and the encampment have never heard of CAP let alone what their con-
tribution was in the war effort.
This may shock our younger and newer members, but we were exposed to harms way during many missions and
as a result have suffered our share of losses. We also chalked up an impressive record in sinking a few “U” boats
and harassing many more keeping them from their assigned missions. With only a few handfuls of the pilots still
alive, it was an honor and a privilege to meet some of them at our 60th Anniversary Gala held in Washington several
years ago. Older, some crippled with arthritis, some barely able to make it on their own. I noticed when I spoke to
them and I didn’t have to ask, they told me, “they would do it all again- if they could”.
Some of the photographs as part of this article will give you an idea of what the base was like. Better yet, go
visit them yourself next year at the 2008 show to be held 6-7-8 June. It will be worth your time to drop by and get
exposed to some CAP history!
Colonel Paul R. Kopczynski, PA Wing Historian
(See a photographic journey on pages 24 and 25.)
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Irwin photo

Irwin photo Irwin photo

Nicholson photo
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“The Reading airfield was

moved back in time with historic
photos by; Lt Linda A. Irwin

airfield flying operations, complete

Allies and Axis war-front encamp-
ments portraying several theater-of-
operations, and many home front
establishments, all open for the
business of winning a war.”
- Lt Pat Nicholson
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Participates in the 17th Annual
World War II Weekend,
in Reading, Pennsylvania
See more photos and stories in this issue.

Photo by Lt Pat Nicholson