After two years of work, lobbying, and hearings, on Wednesday 28 Oct, 2009, the Governor of Wisconsin signed Wisconsin Assembly Bill 132 into law requiring employers to grant 15 days of unpaid leave per year to Wisconsin CAP members to perform authorized missions without fear of discrimination or loss of job.

It was a wonderful ceremony with CAP members (both cadets and seniors) and other legislators present for the bill signing. These photos are just a sampling of the photos taken in the Governors conference room.

Donald J. Haffner, Colonel, CAP
Commander, Wisconsin Wing

 

Please see the attached document for the complete process for applying for the position of Wisconsin Wing Commander. Unless extended by furture order, the deadline to submit applications is 13 December 2009.

Application Process Order for Wisconsin Commander

Col Charles L Carr, Jr., CAP
Great Lakes Region Commander

 

PROMOTIONS

The following persons received temporary promotion to Lieutenant Colonel

Major Danny K. Adams --- KY Wing

Major Rita Michalek-Carrels --- MI Wing

Major Judith A. Healy --- IL Wing


AWARDS

Chaplain (Lt Col) Jimmie G. Boozer - Gill Robb Wilson Award - Level V

Captain Karen A. Mura - Meritorious Service --- MI Wing


NATIONAL STAFF COLLEGE

We congratulate the following for their attendance and graduation from the 2009 National Staff College held 17-24 October at Maxwell AFB, AL.

Major Kathy L. Bruns --- IN Wing

Chief Master Sergeant Henry C. Dotson --- MI Wing

Major Sharon R. Groom --- IN Wing

Major Joseph M. Hackett --- WI Wing



GLR News

Captain Paul L. Siglock, OHWG is assigned ADY as Deputy, Emergency Services Officer for GLR.

 

by: Capt David Bates, Public Affairs Officer, La Crosse Composite Squadron

The Wisconsin Wing conducted its bi-annual observed Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX). The La Crosse Composite Squadron was the host facility for this event, and the event was observed by U.S. Air Force personnel who provided post-event critique. Colonel Don Haffner, Wisconsin Wing Commander and Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force State Director Mike Archer were also in attendance.

The observed SAREX is used by many as a practice for the graded wing evaluation event which will be held next summer and as a training opportunity for those who have not had the opportunity to participate in a wing-wide activity.

The state-wide scenarios involved many elements that challenged our capabilities, including multiple simultaneous missions, differing mission types, weather and communications difficulties, and even the simulated personal distress of the next-of-kin of a missing pilot. Certain scenarios called for the use of our Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance (ARCHER) and Satellite Digital Imaging System (SDIS) technology capabilities. As part of the exercise, the wing Mobile Command Center (MCC) was also deployed in the Janesville, WI area.
In all, over 90 Wisconsin CAP volunteers participated in the event, many of whom were based in their local Squadron area while being tasked from Mission Base in La Crosse. Eight of our aircraft (including the G-8) and six ground teams were involved.

“This was a really great exercise in that we tested our capabilities against scenarios that I feel are tougher than the Air Force will throw at us next summer in the Evaluation.” commented Colonel Haffner. He added “Plus, we had to deal with actual weather and communications difficulties on Saturday, just like we would if this were the real thing. Our folks showed the initiative and flexibility that helps make Wisconsin a ‘Wing of Excellence’ ".

Among the visitors to Mission Base were representatives of the German and Austrian armies, who presented La Crosse Squadron Commander Major Dave Snyder with the Bavarian state flag as token of friendship. Matt Harter, the newly elected Mayor of La Crosse, also visited Mission Base. Local media coverage was provided by the La Crosse Tribune, as well as WXOW-19 and WKBT-8, both from La Crosse.

 

Please see the attached document for the complete process for applying for the position of Indiana Wing Commander. Unless extended by furture order, the deadline to submit applications is 5 November 2009.

Application Process Order for Indiana Commander

Col Charles L Carr, Jr., CAP
Great Lakes Region Commander

 

Check out these interesting videos highlighting Evergreen International Aviation's new B-747 super-tanker designed specifically to fight forest and wild fires. Evergreen has become one of CAP's major sponsors. Thanks to Lt. Col. Lou Wipotnik for bringing this story to our attention.

http://www.evergreensupertanker.com/

Col Joseph S. King, CAP
Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol
Public Affairs Officer
(847) 899-3257
(815) 346-5331 (fax)
pa@ilwg.cap.gov
http://ilwg.cap.gov/pao
http://www.twitter.com/ilwgpao

 

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September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). Civil Air Patrol is an NPM Coalition Member again this year, and it is fitting that we take time today, the eighth anniversary of the tragic events of the 11th of September 2001, to reflect and encourage all members and their communities to be better prepared for all emergencies. NPM is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools as part of the Ready Campaign. Throughout September DHS is working with a wide variety of organizations like Civil Air Patrol to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness planning.

This year there are again four main focus areas for NPM.

a. Get a kit

b. Make a plan

c. Be informed

d. Get involved

There are many opportunities to participate in NPM, and we encourage all members to check out the tools and ideas available on the Ready Campaign website at http://www.ready.gov/ and our own site at http://www.capmembers.com/emergency_services/national_preparedness_month.cfm. We hope you have a safe and educational National Preparedness Month.

AMY S. COURTER
Major General, CAP
National Commander