505 Update for the Week of 15 May 11

Hello 505!

Hope everyone had a good and safe week!
-Three of our cadets C/2 Lt. Matheny, Sgt. Hagberg, and Sgt. Matheny (plus Capt. Hagberg and Capt. Matheny) went on our first actual mission Friday night through Saturday morning.  It was a good learning experience, and all who went benefited.

-The Squadron also had a field trip to the Stryker Squadron in Bradford PA on Saturday.  Cadets and seniors who attended are; Capt. Hagberg, Maj. Brown, Lt. Fuller, SM Johnson, Lt. Matheny, Sgt. Hagberg, Sgt. Matheny, Amn. Johnson, Amn. Rickerson, Amn. Mahaney, and Amn. Loney.  It was fun and all who went learned a lot!

The planed activities for this weeks meeting;

-The Uniform of the day is BDU's
-Drill time is planned, we will probably work on Color Guard.
-PT.  Bring appropriate clothing for Physical Fitness, and we will plan to go to the Beaty track to run the mile.
-Aerospace, Lt. Fuller will have Aerospace or the Flight Sim. depending.

-ALSO-Cadet who are planning to attend Encampment REMEMBER TO START GATHERING ITEMS YOU NEED NOW.  Don't wait til the last minute.  If you have any questions email Lt. Matheny or Sgt. Hagberg.

Hopefully see you all tonight!  Be proud, and remember you are members of the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY!!!!!

C/2 Lt. Evan Matheny
Flight Commander, Warren Co. 505
(Primary CAC Representative)

Link to Cadet Basic Encampment and Leadership Development Course 2011

http://www.pawgcls.org/joomla/

Read over the information on the page.  I have attached the Packing List, Contraband List, and the Application Packet to this email.  You can also complete the registration process online by selecting the Application Information link under Student Resources on the left of the page and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Cadets who plan to attend Encampment of LDC should start working on their packing list right away to be sure items that need to be ordered will arrive before encampment.

The minimum rank at the time of application is Cadet Airman and at least six month's membership in CAP.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!

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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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NERPA505 Update for the week of 8 May 11

Hello 505, I hope everyone is getting to enjoy the - FINALLY - spring-like weather!

(1) Tuesday night is Character Development and Leadership emphasis.  The uniform of the day is Class B blues for those who have them, BDUs for those who do not.
(2) Capt Hagberg, Maj Brown, C/SMsgt Hagberg, and C/SrA Johnson will be representing the squadron for Legislative Day at Harrisburg on Tuesday.  Lt. Fuller will be acting commander for this squadron meeting.
(3) Dates to remember:

• 14 May, squadron trip to visit the Stryker unit in Bradford, Pa.
  
• 18-25 Jun 11, Basic Cadet Encampment & Cadet Leadership School, Fort Indiantown Gap.

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  Semper Vigilans!    See you Tuesday, and don't forget to invite a friend!  Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!

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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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NERPA505 Update

Hello 505!  This update id for the week of 1 May 11.

(1) Tonight is monthly safety briefing and Aerospace Education emphasis.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) Testing and mentoring opportunities will be provided for squadron cadets.
(3) Thanks to all who attended the Cadet Conference and Commanders Call on 30 Apr.  Following is a note from Maj. Brown, 505 Dep. Commander for Cadets: "our senior cadets provided excellent leadership.  All cadets were well behaved."  Attendees included seinor members Maj. Brown, SM Johnson and Chaplain Matheny; and cadets C/2 Lt Matheny, C/SMSgt Hagberg, C/MSgt Matheny, C/SrA Johnson, C/AB Rickerson, Mahaney and Marketich.
(4) Dates to remember:

• 18-25 Jun 11, Basic Cadet Encampment & Cadet Leadership School, Fort Indiantown Gap.

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  Semper Vigilans!    See you Tuesday, and don't forget to invite a friend!  Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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NERPA505 Update for the Week of 17 Apr 11

Hello, 505!

(1) Tonight will be Character Development and Leadership emphasis.    Don't forget to bring your "Flight Logs"!  
(2) Activities will also include drill.  The uniform of the day is Class B blues for those who have them, BDUs for those who do not.
(3) Dates to remember:

• 30 Apr 11, PA Wing Cadet Conference & PA Wing Commanders Call, Fort Indiantown Gap.  Cadets and senior members must register (cost $25.00 also covers light breakfast and Cadet Dining In - senior members are also encouraged to attend to support the cadets) at http://pawgcadetprograms.webs.com.
  
• CANCELLED - 30 Apr-8 May, PA Wing Aircrew Mission School.
• 18-25 Jun 11, Basic Cadet Encampment & Cadet Leadership School, Fort Indiantown Gap.

 CAP in the news:  AFA Announces Spring 2011 Civil Air Patrol Educator Grants ; Astronaut Visits Montgomery Students ; Ex-CAP cadet earns slot in U.S. Air Force flight school

  Semper Vigilans!    See you Tuesday, and don't forget to invite a friend!  Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!

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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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