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    The Asheville Composite Squadron competed at a Wing competition where the pressure to succeed was high. Members trained for months in preparation. A first aid training was held where new and experienced members recertified their skills. A World War II veteran spoke to the squadron about his experiences flying 25 missions as a B-17 radio operator in Germany. Two elementary students were recognized for raising over $53 for a squadron fundraiser.

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    The Asheville Composite Squadron competed at a Wing competition where the pressure to succeed was high. Members trained for months in preparation. A first aid training was held where new and experienced members recertified their skills. A World War II veteran spoke to the squadron about his experiences flying 25 missions as a B-17 radio operator in Germany. Two elementary students were recognized for raising over $53 for a squadron fundraiser.

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    Vol.

    1 Issue 7

    Asheville compete at Wing Comp

    Gazette
    the gumby
    Semper Gumby

    February & March 2009

    By C/1st Lt Joseph Houston I love cadet competition. It is probably the most stressful time of most of your lives. I wasnt even on a team and I was still scared to death. Even getting there was a challenge. We start training four months before competition and the pressure slowly builds as we get closer. On top of that, all of you are working towards your rocketry badge, your ground team badge, your next promotion, your next test, and your next adventure with CAP. Soon the only thing occupying all that time is cadet competition. I know youre out there, the ones who study aerospace till they fall asleep, the ones who drill till there legs give out even when no one is watching. I hope that same motivation will carry on till next year, even in people who were just spectators or helpers. We needed you, parents and senior members and all of us thank you. I know next year will be better. How could it not be with all of these experienced people? Next year we will bring back all of this Gumby pride and do the best we can because we are Asheville Composite Squadron.

    Asheville compete at Wing Comp

    First Aid trains new members


    By Maj. Joe Weinflash An hour or so before 0800, 5Feb09, on what was to be a great day in the West North Carolina Mountains, 31 members of three squadrons (Asheville, Shelby, Gastonia and Swain Flight.) filed into the Asheville Composite Squadron building for a full day of ES Basics, including First Aid, CPR, A/B CUT and BBP. The group consisted of new members getting the qualifications in order for the first time as well as many senior members re-certifying, some for the 5th time. The training was provided by Maj. Butch Phillips, Asheville Composite Squadron ES Training Officer and Lt Rich Feeman, Communications Officer. As always the instruction was on point and presented in an environment conducive to asking questions and learning. While the instructional videos were informative, the actual learning started as soon as the bandages, gauze, splints (and makeshift splints) were distributed. While the First Aid work is interesting, as always the stars of the day were the dummies. No, not those dummies but rather the dummies used for CPR instruction. All students had the opportunity to hone their talent in this most important skill and they all learned that it is crucial to know how to perform CPR and just how tiring it is to do it correctly. Major Phillips was assisted but Lt. Terry Peek from the squadron as well as Clay Raebel who is trained as a CCemt-P.

    See more pictures from EMS triaining on next page.

    Chaplin Corner

    By Lt Col. Richard Pannell CAP MLO

    His standards

    On 20 Jan 2009 I watched the historical inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America as did almost everyone else. I must admit I have been skeptical of President Elect Obamas approach on leadership of our nation. But after watching and listening to the ceremonial events and speeches, I was inspired by the ceremony participants and the enthusiasm of President Obamas speech toward making changes in the way things are done in our Nation and the World that can and will make our country great as it should be. What aroused my thoughts the most was the fact that when our nation is at its weakest times, our people can rally and rise above that which pulls us down. But we cannot begin to rise until we can recognize where our strength comes from. It is one thing to unite for a common cause, which our people have done in the past, but it takes more than most can see at this time. If people will unite for the right common cause, where do they begin? We know that our nation is suffering through a major crisis and there are many suggestions that most leaders think will solve our problems. Opin-

    ions are bountiful but are there valid solutions for all people, or do these opinions serve only those who will benefit the greatest? How do they get the solutions that will benefit the majority of people which will help all people? Are people looking for the root of the problems? In the CAP Cadet Moral Leadership Program there is a study guide that is designed to help find solutions to many complicated problems. It is known as FAPS (Facts-AssumptionsProblems-Solutions). I think it is a very good tool that can be use by anyone to start helping solve most problems that involves the human factor and it can benefit all people. It is a good thing for all CAP leaders to get involved in. But something else is needed first. What is the main issue that must be addressed before we start looking for solutions? A Moral Standard is needed to begin with. All moral standards have a beginning and historically the oldest standard was written over 3,500 years ago. Every viable moral standard has been derived from this Standard, which is written by Moses as directed by Almighty God and is included in the great books of the Bible. It does not take much FAPS study to realize

    where the leadership of our nation must start to address the root of the problems to be solved. It begins with identifying the facts of immorality that has blemished peoples lives. Drugs, Alcohol, and Sexual abuse have been dominating the lives and minds of millions of people in our land. Greed, Deceit, Lawlessness, and Murder are attributed to those abuses already mentioned as well as others we do not have space to list. These things promote the self centered life patterns of all that submit to them. As members of the National Organization of the U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol all senior officers and cadets have the great opportunity through community service to set the example with CAP Moral Standards using

    the Core Values- Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, Respect. Also everyone has a moral obligation to our GOD. It is within the leadership of our Chaplain Service that we find help to guide our Spiritual lives. Along with our Chaplains, I am obligated as Moral Leadership Officer and a messenger of God, to implore people to be spiritually reconciled to our Lord through the Truth of His Word. When people will unite under God for the common purpose and stand against the immorality that is so prevalent in this nation and to fight for the moral standards that sets us apart from the world, then as a nation, people can rise out of any crisis caused by man. It is not achievable unless mistakes are recognized and are made right. God will

    give us the victory if we follow Him in the battle. Throughout history can be seen a repeated pattern of the fall in all great civilizations. Why must we follow in the same pathways? Our country arose into a great nation through the leadership of Godly people. Our leaders can solve the downfall if they would unite in the faith of our forefathers and fight to rid our nation from its immoral standards. In todays society many self-seeking eyes have been blinded from the truth and they cannot see beyond themselves. Let us pray that God will open the eyes of the people of our nation and the world to His Standards before it is too late. God will hear and answer the prayers of the faithful.

    First Aid trains new members

    World War II vet address Asheville Squadron


    By Lt Col. Bob Bauer and Captain Barbara Bow A special guest speaker was present during the month of February for members of the Asheville Squadron to get a better understanding of what flyers in World War II had to endure for their country. Larry Goldstein is a former member of the 8th Air Force that flew as a crew member on several missions over Germany in a B-17. He is also a past president of the 8th Air Force museum in Georgia. Those members present at the meeting were privileged to enjoy Goldstein speak. Mr. Goldstein (Lawrence/Goldie) so graciously shared his personal WWII experiences as a B-17 radio operator on 25 successful missions in the 388th Bomber Group. Mr. Goldstein, a current resident of Arden, NC, is President of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society. His story is reflected in several books about WWII, including Clash of Eagles and B-17 Flying Fortress. . He delighted the audience with his first-hand accounts both during and after the meeting.

    Mr. Goldstein holding a display case with his WWII medals.

    Elementary school students receive Gumbys

    For members of the Asheville Squadron of the CAP, theres no higher award than receiving a Gumby for the recognition of work above and beyond that of a normal volunteer that has been done for the squadron. Above, Maj. Joe Weinflash presented Nikki Surface and Alyssa Baker with Gumby Award Certificates at the squadrons February 26 meeting.

    Both girls, students at Haw Creek Elementary School raised over $53 in one day for the Pennies for Pearl fund drive. Nikki and Alyssa learned about the fundraising during the school Career Fair, where several of the Asheville Squadrons senior members spoke to students about CAP, the cadet program, promoting Drug Demand and Reduction program (DDR), and the Pennies for Pearl fundraiser.

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