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The Downeast Patrol Composite Squadron

(Excerpt from the CCs Independence Day message)

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New Cadet Commander GOE & GTE Touch a - Truck New ES Qualifications 60 Day Activity Calendar

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July 2012

Out of respect for our nation's lost ones who fought for our freedom and to identify us to the world, we have a flag. That flag symbolizes the cost and the result, of fighting for freedom. We can wave it around today without being ridiculed, spat at, stoned, or arrested. The US Government considers the US Flag
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Squadron Calendar
Photo by: Mary Ellen Martel

A Quarterly Insight into ME - 038 Current Events

a living being, because of what it stands for. As Civil Air Patrol members, of the US Air Force Auxiliary, you have a DUTY to respect this flag, to know how to pay respect to the flag, and be absolutely willing to correct and teach anybody you see abusing, disrespecting, or incorrectly displaying the flag of the United States of America. Learn the US Flag code. There are pamphlets in the CAP building if you wish to take one ... And may God bless you all. Your Fellow Patriot, Maj Kristian Bearscove Commander 38th Composite Squadron

Coastal Patroller
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Spring Surge!
Commanders Corner
What a busy spring we have had! Members have been working hard to fulfill all aspects of our missions.
Since February, our squadron members have participated in the Wing Conference, two SM Donna at Tiemann Martel the and SM a

60 Day Activities Calendar

Jul 21: SAREX Greenville Aug 4: Owls Head Airshow Aug 16-25: Cadet Encampment Aug 18: SAREX- Caribou Aug 24-26: Brunswick Air Show Aug Sep 2: Blue Hill Fundraiser

MaryEllen presence Tiemann Across

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Squadron Calendar
Jul 17: Cadet Meeting / Blues / Promotions / AE Jul 24: General Meeting / BDUs / PT Gear / Drill Jul 31: Fun night Aug 1: Due - Real Property survey / Due - Test inventory Aug 7: Cadet Meeting / BDUs / Testing / Moral Leadership Aug 14: General Meeting / BDUs / ES / Safety Aug 21: Cadet Meeting / Blues / Promotions / AE August 28: Cadet Meeting / BDUs / PT Gear / Drill Dusk Patrol June 1943 Coastal Patrol #20 at Bar Harbor Airport leave the intel room on the way to their planes.
Photo by John Collier

Trivia answer: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.

GTE Glider of Excellence Downeasters in Action New Cadet Commander Encampment BONUS pull-out poster!

Touch-A-Truck a Wreathes and

SAREXs as well as hosting the Maine Wing Guided Training Exercise with the Air Force in May. Locally, 1Lt Tim Young became a certified First Aid and CPR Instructor and conducted our first class in which 3 cadets, 2 seniors and 1 guest received certification. He plans to begin providing this training to other squadrons in the near future.

event at the Trenton Airport. SM manned America booth

supported recruiting efforts while SM Martel secured a Cessna 182 for static display at the event. We've had a surge in participation this spring in both the cadet and senior programs which was nicely highlighted at the Memorial Day Parade. 15 members participated in both the parade and ceremonies. Continued on page 6...

38th Composite Squadron

Civil Air Patrol
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... though she be but little, she is fierce!
William Shakespeare

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Cadet Programs Glider of Excellence

provide lift to the wings. The wing runner stays on the wing until the glider eventually out runs the handler. C/Amn Dylan Mathews of Portland, an experienced

Downeasters in Action
Guided Training Exercise
Members of the Downeast Patrol squadron provided ...an excellent example of how a squadron should be prepared to be the location of a mission base. wrote Major Kristain Bearscove at the conclusion of the exercise.

Touch a Truck
Ever the multi-tasker, 2Lt Donna Tiemann worked the Touch-a-Truck event both promoting the Wreaths Across American program and as point of contact for our aircraft static display.

student of powered flight, was a bit more analytical. Trained to deal with engine problems, onboard fires, and other emergencies, he worked through a predictable cognitive dissonance of flying versus soaring; ... no engine, thats the scary thing about it. What if theres a fire, no thermals, and no engine? The lack of an engine to propel the glider separates
Story and photo by Cristal LaPrade, 2Lt

gliders from airplanes. The glider, in this case a Schweizer 2-33, must be towed by a powered aircraft called a MAULE. The Maule has a modified tow device on the underside of its tail. With the completion of this event, 10% of Maine cadets will have completed their first glider orientation flights. said Major Kristian Bearscove, Maine Wing well as the Downeast GOE Program Officer as Commander of the Composite Squadron,
Photos by: Mary Ellen Martel, SM

Flights that should have been silent were anything but! Fourteen Maine cadets participating in the Northeast Regions Glider of Excellence (GOE) program could not contain their exuberance following soaring flights through scenic valleys and lush hillsides of the Vermont Mountains. Cadets from different squadrons
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Springfield, Vermont on May 12

and Jun 16 for glider and powered flight orientation. Its awesome, no headphones! You

With the completion of this event, 10% of Maine cadets will have completed their first glider orientation flights.

Our Cadets played an active and significant role in the days activities. Cadets Rosa Tiemann and Andrea Pusey field tested a new laptop program Captain Mark Beck (rt) designed to improve SAR resource management.
Photos by: Mary Ellen Martel, SM

ME038. This is the first time in two

can can talk to one another commented C/2d Lt. Fowler of Freeport, Maine following her glider flight. Cadet Fowler walked into the tall spring grass off the runway, her eyes following the departing glider. She whimsically held out her arms mirroring the departing gliders movements. The wing running was so cool because when the plane takes off it feels like you will go with it. Wing running describes the ground handling

years Maine has been able to do this. The most difficult part of this program is coordinating all the various pick up and drop off points and times for the cadets. Major Bearscove described the advent of aviation. From the very beginning, people have always wanted to soar like birds He explains. You have to learn the environment and how it affects all aspects of flying, learn the aircraft, and develop your situational awareness. For more information about this and other glider opportunities visit the Northeast Glider Center of Excellence website at:mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm http://www.ner.cap.gov/ops/ops_glider.php.
2Lt Jim LaPrade, Mission Safety Officer, prepares to conduct aircraft inspections.

Marching Down the Avenue

assistance the glider team must provide departing gliders. It entails literally running alongside the glider, protecting a long drooping wing from touching the runway until the glider gains enough speed to

Recently participating in two parades, th members march on the 4 of July in Bar Harbor.

Always vigilant >>>

101 Days of Summer

By Jim Gaddis, Captain Cadets, you may think you are invincible, but experienced airmen know better. Ranking cadets must enforce safety rules but should also teach other cadets to make good safety decisions when an adult is not around. Sports and SAR injuries can occur as a result of falls, collisions, being struck by an object or overexertion. Cadets should wear appropriate safety gear and equipment that fits properly. This includes wearing sunscreen. Stay hydrated and eat properly. Remember people have different abilities at different ages. Younger cadets may have difficulty keeping up under strenuous situations. Keep an eye on the little guy. Finally, younger cadets are watching your every move. Its up to you to set the example!

Commanders Corner - Continued from pg.1

New Cadet Commander

By Cristal LaPrade, 2Lt Flight Sergeant C/TSgt Rosa Tiemann was appointed Cadet Commander of the Downeast Patrol Squadron at a special Ceremony recently held at the Squadron HQ. Building. The ceremony was conducted by the Commander of the 38th, Major Kristian Bearscove. Also in attendance were Cadet Tiemanns mother, 2Lt Donna Tiemann and her brother Noah and sister Elsa, also cadets.

Cadet Encampment ENROLL NOW!

pg.1 By Jim LaPrade, 2Lt Whether a Cadet or Senior Member, our annual Wing encampment might just be the most rewarding CAP experience you ever have. It will prove a fast paced and extremely challenging ten days for any cadet willing to step up. For the Senior Member, this is a great opportunity to support the Wing-wide Cadet Corps and further develop your leadership skills while mentoring those who will follow. I havent met a cadet yet who hasnt found the experience outstanding and a massive boost to their personal confidence, leadership development and overall advancement. Each attendee must submit an application on CAP Form 31 forwarded to Maine Wing Headquarters with payment in full by check or money orders. No cadet should forego attending for financial reasons. There is funding is available for those who need it, and application should likewise be made through the DCC and Squadron Commander, or with Commanders approval directly to Captain Nate Fellows or 2Lt Jim LaPrade. jlapradejr@roadrunner.com 669-4199(h).

In April we opened our doors to numerous friends and family at our 1st Annual Awards, Decorations and Promotions Event. Included in the recognitions were the promotions of Capt. Bearscove to Major and SM Jim LaPrade to 2Lt as well as numerous cadet promotions and senior awards. The fun has just begun - lets keep up the hard work! Respectfully,

Maj. Laura Bryant, ME038/DC

Photo by MaryEllen Martel, SM

One of her first official duties was to lead the Squadron Corps of

Emergency Services >>>

Emergency Services Qualifications

SENIORS Timothy Young, 1Lt CAP Drivers License James LaPrade, 2Lt BCUT IS800 MS Mission Scanner MSA Mission Staff Asst. MaryEllen Martel, SM CAP Drivers License GES Donna Tiemann, 2Lt CAP Drivers License CADETS Rosa Tiemann, C/TSgt BCUT Andew Marsh, C/Amn Solo Pilot Rating Andrea Pusey, C/Amn GES Lucas Seavey, C/Amn GES Noah Tiemann, C/SSgt GES Elsa Tiemann, C/Amn GES

Downeast Legacy
By MaryEllen Martel, SM As the Squadron Historian I would like to ask everyone's help in documenting our squadron's story, both past and present. If you take photos at an event, please make a disk for our archives or put them on a thumb drive that I can take home. If you have old photos or articles related to squadron activities, from any year, I would love to get copies of them. You can either donate the photos to the squadron or lend them to us to be scanned and saved digitally. Our squadron has a long and distinguished history that is unique in the National Civil Air Patrol organization. I need everyone's help to

Cadets in the widely attended Bar Harbor Independence Day parade and she exceeded expectations embracing her role as Cadet Commander demonstrating leadership well beyond her time in service. said 2Lt Jim LaPrade, Squadron Drill Instructor.

Naval Aviator Speaks on Aerospace Education Night

Navy Captain (O6) Robert McLaughlin instructs Cadet Chandara Him on the use of aviator life support gear. Now retired, Captain McLaughlin is a combat veteran of the Gulf War, flew the F-18, Executive Officer of Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine; Commanding Officer of Naval Station Newport Rhode Island; OIC of Fleet Week 2005 in New York City; Special Assistant for the Chief of Naval Operations as the Joint Action Control Officer at the Pentagon and volunteered for an Individual Augmentee billet on an Embedded Provincial Reconstruction Team as the Governance and Public Works Advisor for the city of Fullajah, Iraq.
Photo by MaryEllen Martel, SM

Aerospace Trivia >>> see answer on last page.

You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3. (Paul F.Crickmore - test pilot)

piece together that story and preserve it for future generations.

Q:

What are the five steps of the engineering design process?

Museum of Science Boston

By Jim Gaddis, Captain

Photos by: Mary Ellen Martel, SM

Guided Training Exercise (GTE) Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport

Cessna 172 Skyhawk and 182 Skylane aircraft of the Maine Wing May 19, 2012

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