Ohio Wing Headquarters - Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary

OUR MISSION:
“To serve America by developing our Nation’s youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the
impact of aviation and space.”

WING NEWS:

Civil Air Patrol gives kids taste of flight, military
Sunday, June 15, 2008 3:24 AM
By Sarah Pulliam
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

NEWARK -- Dakota Mascher peered out the airplane window eagerly but solemnly as he waited his turn at the controls. Mascher, 14, of Brownsville in Licking County, said yesterday that he wants to become an Air Force officer to help people, serve his country and be a pilot like his dad. But then he grinned and admitted, "Ladies like a man in uniform."

Mascher, who was at Newark-Heath Airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles Day, is a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. The patrol is an auxiliary of the Air Force created to give airplane enthusiasts a chance to use flying skills in civil defense. Cadets are 12- to 18-year-olds who hope to become officers in the patrol someday.

The patrol began in 1941, just six days before Pearl Harbor was attacked. In World War II, patrol crews spotted 173 enemy submarines, attacking 57, damaging 10 and sinking two.
The patrol doesn't bomb submarines anymore. It generally gets the most public attention for its emergency missions, including searching for missing planes or rescuing hikers.
The patrol received a surge of interest from civilians after the Sept. 11 attack. Now, the 56,000 members work on homeland-security issues, helping with tasks such as taking aerial photographs of nuclear power plants and other "sensitive sites," said Ohio wing leader Col. Dave Winters. It also conducts about 90 percent of inland search-and-rescue missions in the United States.

Ohio has 580 cadets, and the 772 adult members have shifted more toward training young people in CPR, physical fitness, astronomy, rocketry and flying.

The cadet program is a bit like the Boy Scouts, said Newark patrol spokesman John Morgan. Cadets and Boy Scouts both use compasses, focus on leadership and try to achieve the highest honors. But because the patrol is part of the military, Morgan said, cadets can enter the military at a higher pay grade, and both boys and girls can participate.

Amber Cox shouted "Yes, sir!" to orders yesterday as she and other cadets helped other children experience a free plane ride with the Experimental Aircraft Association.

"When I grow up, I want to be a pediatric nurse in the Air Force," the freckled 13-year-old said.
"I'm not super sportsy, but I didn't want to sit around all day, so I joined the air patrol." Her dad, Craig Cox, served with the Air Force in both wars in Iraq before retiring four years ago as a chief master sergeant, but he remains involved with the patrol. "There's no comparison to active duty, but it's an extension of the military," he said. "I see the future of the United States in all of these kids."

The Newark group began in September with four cadets and three officers and has grown to 20 cadets and nine officers.

"We are getting off the ground, but we have a firm foundation now," Morgan said.
Some of the cadets literally got off the ground yesterday. Mascher, the eager young cadet, got his wish after he and nine other cadets waited patiently for their turn to fly. He was in control, at least for a minute.

"We are getting off the ground, but we have a firm foundation now."
John Morgan Newark Civil Air Patrol spokesman

Civil Air Patrol to celebrate 60 years as U.S. Air Force auxiliary

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Civil Air Patrol proudly marks 60 years as the U.S. Air Force auxiliary on May 26. Public Law 557, signed on May 26, 1948, designated CAP the official auxiliary of an eight-month-old U.S. Air Force.

CAP began as an association of volunteer, defense-minded aviators just a week before the start of World War II in December 1941. CAP pilots with the Coastal Patrol distinguished themselves by flying more than 24 million miles during 86,000 over-water missions — a total of 244,600 flight hours — to help win the battle against German U-boats that were preying on coastal shipping. CAP volunteers also spotted 173 subs, attacked 57, hit 10 and sank two; called in aid for 91 ships in distress; saved 363 survivors of sub attacks; discovered 17 floating mines; and flew 5,684 special convoy missions. Fifty-nine members of these courageous aircrews died in service to their country, 26 were lost at sea and seven others were seriously injured.

“On the 60th anniversary of Civil Air Patrol’s auxiliary status, our 56,000 members continue to enthusiastically uphold their legacy of excellence, integrity and service before self,” said CAP Interim National Commander Brig. Gen. Amy S. Courter. “We are proud of our long history of volunteer service to our communities, whatever the need and whenever the call, and proud of our partnership with the U.S. Air Force.”

Today, CAP performs its Missions for America in the tradition of its wartime forefathers. Whether performing search and rescue or disaster relief missions helping communities recover from floods, wildfires, tornadoes or hurricanes; promoting aerospace education; or mentoring the leadership skills of youth, CAP members aid the nation in the air and on the ground.

Highlights of CAP’s modern-day contributions to society include:

• performing 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, saving 103 lives in fiscal year 2007;

• assisting the Air Force in ensuring the skies above our nation are safe by flying target-intercept training missions for U.S. military pilots;

• serving as a force multiplier for the Air Force and other federal, state and local agencies, with 550 aircraft and thousands of trained aircrew members;

• supporting deployed Air Force members and their families through the Volunteer Support of the Air Force program, in which CAP members perform on-base quality-of-life tasks; and

• providing leadership opportunities to 22,000 youth in CAP’s Cadet Program.

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02 May 2008 ---The article below was in the Newark Advocate.

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program comes to area By Kathy Williams

Johnstown students from Adams Middle School and Johnstown High School can take advantage of a local program that introduces them to aviation, space or the military. Students can explore their interests along with gaining exposure to career opportunities within these fields through the local Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

The Civil Air Patrol, often referred to as CAP, the official Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, now has a unit serving Licking County. Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and the Cadet Program for youth ages 12 to 21 are the three main missions of CAP. CAP is a civilian, volunteer, non-profit service organization. More than 85 percent of the inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center are performed by these unpaid professionals.

These volunteers make the CAP Cadet Program available to our students. The program focuses on leadership, character development, physical fitness and aerospace education. Cadets have the opportunity to advance through achievement levels -- earning cadet rank, awards, decorations, eligibility for national and international programs and the opportunity for academic and flight scholarships. Additionally, national activities take place in the summer.

Students should remember that all of the service academies look favorably on the CAP Cadet Program. This could be a great resumé booster.

The Land of Legends Composite Flight, the local unit, meets weekly at the Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County, Room 114, 150 Price Road, Newark. Meetings are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

For more information about this program, call 2nd Lt. John C. Morgan at (740) 349-7888 (day) or (740) 625-6475 (evening), e-mail to jmorgan_cap@yahoo.com, or visit Web site http://www.cap.gov/.

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01 May 2008 ---- Listed below is the link for the May 2008 Sentinel, the Safety newsletter.
Click below to read it: http://level2.cap.gov/documents/Sentinel.pdf.

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29 Apr 2008 --- National Board and Annual Conference -- Civil Air Patrol NHQ is in the process of planning an exciting conference for you this summer at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Kissimmee, FL. The current conference information is below. We will update our website periodically as information becomes available.

Discounted conference and banquet registration are available until 1 June 2008. Register online for the conference before 23 July 2008 for a chance to win a laptop!

Pre-conference Training: We are again offering all-day training courses prior to the actual start of the conference. There are 10 this year, including a Cessna G-1000 course, PAO academy and an IG training class. Please see our website for complete course information. There is a fee associated with each course. The training courses are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-6 August. Again, these are scheduled before the actual conference begins.

Cape Canaveral tour: We have a member in Florida who works at Cape Canaveral. He has offered to conduct a tour of the Cape. This will be on Wednesday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. This will be limited by the number of seats on the bus - approximately 54. Tour fee is $15 and covers the cost of the transportation.

Disney Tickets: We have a special deal with Disney for tickets at a reduced cost. They have specials for people attending conferences in the Orlando area. You can get discounted tickets for all day and after 2:00 pm or after 4:00 pm. Again, our website has a link to this Disney ticket information.

You can register for all the above activities on our website.

National Board & Annual Conference Schedule:

Tuesday, 5 August
Pre-conference Training Classes

Wednesday, 6 August
Pre-conference Training Classes
Conference Registration Open
Exhibit Hall set up

Thursday, 7 August
National Board Business Meeting
Exhibit Hall Open
Annual Conference Opening Reception (In Exhibit Hall)

Friday, 8 August
Annual Conference General Assembly
Conference Learning Labs

Saturday, 9 August
CAP Recognition Ceremony
Learning Labs
Annual CAP Banquet

Visit us at http://www.cap.gov/2008AC to register for the conference and hotel or to purchase Disney tickets.

To receive the CAP hotel discount, please make your room reservations by 4 July 2008.

PLEASE NOTE: The conference registration form must be completed for each individual attendee regardless of the event attending.

We look forward to seeing you all in August!

24 Apr 2008 -- For your attention, Interim Change Letter, 1 Apr 08, Changes to CAPM 39-1, has been posted on the publications page at: http://level2.cap.gov/documents/2008_04_01_Uniforms.pdf.

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21 Apr 2008 - Ohio Wing Members Receive NWS Skywarn Training .

(Mt. Vernon, OH) Civil Air Patrol has long been known for assisting local communities after a natural disaster strikes. Now, 4 members of the local Land of Legends Composite Flight will be able to assist the National Weather Service before disaster strikes as Skywarn Spotters.CAP 2nd Lt. John Morgan, Senior Member Daniel Hill, Senior Member Zach Fincher, and Cadet Airman Ashley Vess, all of Knox County, attended the training program held Thursday, April 3, at the Knox County EMA office. When severe weather approaches, Skywarn Spotters are activated to watch for such things as hail, heavy rain, high winds, and certain cloud formations that could indicate the formation of a tornado. These observations are then passed on to the National Weather Service, which could then use the information to issue a severe weather warning. The training provided by the National Weather Service Office, Cleveland, focused on the types of weather observations that should be reported and the methods of reporting. Lt. Morgan, of Centerburg states, “I have long been a “weather watcher”, so to speak. Now I can use my interest in the weather to hopefully benefit the community”. Dan Hill felt the same way, “I’ve always enjoyed watching storms, and everything like that. Now I can help keep people safe and help the National Weather Service”.Civil Air Patrol, the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer, nonprofit, service organization. The unpaid professionals perform more than 85% of inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Volunteers also take a leading role in aerospace education and conduct one of America’s finest youth programs through CAP Cadet Programs.

20 Apr 2008 - SHACKELFORD HONORED AS GREAT LAKES REGION CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. (Grissom Air Reserve Base, Peru, Indiana) -- Chaplain, Lt. Col. Harold Shackelford, of Harrison, Ohio, was honored for his service as Ohio Wing Chaplain of the Civil Air Patrol (US Air Force Auxiliary) with the Great Lakes Region Chaplain of the Year Award at the Great Lakes Region Chaplain Service College, held this year at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, Indiana. The award was presented by the Great Lakes Region Chaplain, Lt. Col. J. Delano Ellis II, who commented that the award was in recognition of Chaplain Shackelford’s years of service, loyalty and attention to detail. Chaplain Ellis had previously served as the Ohio Wing Chaplain. When Ellis was promoted to Great Lakes Region Chaplain, he nominated only one person for his successor: Chaplain Shackelford.

Civil Air Patrol, the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer, nonprofit service organization. The unpaid members perform more than 85 percent of inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue and Coordination Center. Volunteers also take a leading role in aerospace education and conduct one of America’s finest youth programs through CAP Cadet Programs. Chaplains lead Character Development labs for the cadets (youth) and serve as mission chaplains during actual search and rescue operations, in addition to other roles.

The Great Lakes Region is one of 8 regions in the United States, and consists of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. There are over 200 local squadrons in this Region, and approximately 125 chaplains. For more information about Civil Air Patrol, contact 1-800-FLY-2338 or visit http://www.cap.gov/.

22 May 07 - I am pleased to announce the selection of Lt. Col. Dave Winters as the New Ohio Wing Commander. Dave was serving as interim Ohio Wing Commander since March 2007 and prior to that Ohio Wing Vice Commander of Support.

CHARLES L. CARR, JR., Colonel, CAP
Commander, Great Lakes Region

28 JAN 07 - With the pending change of command at Great Lakes Region, Col Webb has released a document on the selection process for the new Ohio Wing CC. All members can download this letter by clicking on the file name below.

OHWG_CC_POSITION_ANNONCEMENT.pdf