The national board recently approved training requirements for NIMS compliance and an announcement was made a few weeks ago to encourage members to begin training as soon as possible. Achievements and tasks to track the NIMS requirements to complete IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 are now available in Ops Quals, and reports will soon be available. The achievement entry tools available in Ops Quals can be used to enter completion of NIMS training. The training will be validated at the unit level. Some members may have completed this training in the past but it will all still need to go through the Ops Quals validation process to make sure the training has been completed per DHS requirements. Once the tasks are validated, the achievement will automatically post to the 101 card for tracking. (Contact: HQ CAP/DO John Desmarais - jdesmarais@capnhq.gov)

All,

Unfortunately due to the inability to move corporate assets at this time it has been decided to postpone indefinitely the Color Guard Competition schedule for this weekend. Once we have a more solid outlook on when these restrictions will be lifted we will begin to search the calendar for a suitable date to reschedule.

I apologize for the inconvenience, I know a number of squadrons worked hard to prepare their teams for this event. Please continue to encourage all your members to comply with the ORM requirements in order to avoid further set backs in operations and cadet training. Until that is completed it will continue to be PAWG's #1 priority.

If there are any questions, feel free to contact the Project Officer at 267-688-0421 or by e-mail at bjcuce@gmail.com.

Exploration Day at Penn State 2008, formally known as Space Day, is a celebration of the spirit and opportunity of exploration and science at Penn State featuring interactive activities, multimedia presentations, student developed displays and activities, and planetarium shows.

In order to accommodate the increased interest from student and faculty groups interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, Space Day was renamed Exploration Day to highlight all the exciting research occurring at Penn State. Collaborations with Bio Days, the Society of Physics Students, and other student groups emphasize the importance of a strong STEM education.

ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION FOR ALL AGES
Find out about the latest research at Penn State while engaged in hands-on activities. Chat with scientists, engineers, and students who are involved in exciting science and engineering research.

• Bio Days Activities
• Interactive Exhibits
• Mars Exploration: 8 Stations
• Robotics
• Planetarium Shows
• Special presentations from NASA
• Local students and teachers exhibiting!


Date: Saturday April 26, 2008
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Penn State - University Park

HUB-Robeson Center, Osmond and Davey Labs

Event Web site: http://explorationday.psu.edu/

Nittany Composite Squadron 338 has had several promotions in March that we would like to recognize.

Cadets:
Kevin Weaver - Wright Brothers award and promotion to C/SSgt
Ben Capozzi - Wright Brothers award and promotion to C/SSgt
Andrew Hoy - Promotion to C/SrA
Quinton Piper - Promotion to C/SMSgt

Seniors:
We would also like to congratulate 2nd Lt Linda Gilmore on her sucessful completion of the Yeager Aerospace Achievement. 2nd Lt Gilmore recevied her Yeager award this month.

Please visit our website for pictures of awards and promotions.
http://338.gp5.pawg.cap.gov/gallery/promo03-2008

Congratulations to everyone!

Cadet Katherine Jacobs of the Penn State Composite Squadron recently earned the Amelia Earhart milestone award of the CAP cadet program. Col. David Heininger, commander of AFROTC Detachment 720 at the Penn State University, presented the award. The Amelia Earhart Award is earned after completing the first eleven achievements of the cadet program and receipt of the General Billy Mitchell Award. In addition, the cadet must pass an arduous 100 question examination testing aerospace topics, leadership theory and staff topics. Since its inception over 30 years ago, nearly 10,000 cadets have earned this prestigious award

A home school student, Katherine has been an active member since October 2004 and served as the unit cadet commander since 2005. She has received the Wright Brothers Award and the Mitchell Milestone Achievement, and held squadron and group cadet advisory council representative positions. Katherine recently received a congressional nomination and an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO where she will begin training in June. She plans to major in Geospatial Science.


Pictured above: Katherine Jacobs with her parents Robert and Nancy Jacobs of State College, PA, and Col. David Heininger.

On March 11, the following Cadets were promoted at Squadron 401. Congratulations !

Drew Myers C/CMSgt.
Ian Williams - C/A1C.
Joel Fisher - C/Amn.
Brian Thomas C/Amn.

Squadron 339 and Squadron 401 will be hosting a Cadet Programs weekend. This day long event will begin at 0900 HRS and conclude at 1900HRS and will be at the Wellsboro National Guard Readiness Center.

Topics will include:

PT
Moving Drill
Customs and Courtesies

Any squadron is able to participate, please indicate interest by 5 April 2008 to 1st Lt. Schlosser at w.schlosser@squadron339.org

Squadron 339 cadets and seniors have been working hard to advance in their respective programs. At our recent promotions night, we recognized the following 13 promotions!

Mitchell,
C/2nd Lt. Haflett, Callista

Wright Brothers,
C/SSgt Simpson, Sean
C/SSgt Tews, Steven

C/A1C Bradley, Tyler
C/A1C Draxler, Jon
C/A1C Haflett, Curtis
C/A1C Tinney, Levi
C/A1C Weller, Elizabeth
C/A1C Weller, Roy

C/Amn Brennan, Eric
C/Amn Fisher, Zach

Seniors

2nd Lt. Tews, David
2nd Lt. Weller, Shawn

The Pennsylvania Wing in conjunction with Air Force ROTC Detachment 720 will be hosting the 2008 PAWG Color Guard and Cadet Competition on 27 April 2008 at the Pennsylvania State University campus. All squadrons are invited to send a team to this event which will select a winner to proceed on to the Region level competition and hopefully on to the National competition.

The competition will be conducted on the Penn State University campus at various locations. All units should arrive and sign in at the ROTC Building (Wagner Building). For Mapquest Directions you should use
the following address:

109 Wagner Building
University Park, PA 16802

The event will begin promptly at 10am. An ending time will be determined when all units are registered but should be no later than 4pm.

A cadet color guard team will be composed of four cadets. The team will ideally consist of two cadet airmen (the guards) and two cadet NCOs (the flag bearers). The composition of the team and positions of team members must remain constant throughout the competition. Participants must be listed on the Monthly Membership Listing prior to the competition. Cadet officers are not permitted to participate in this competition.

The competition consists of seven events: In-Ranks Inspection, Standard Drill, Indoor Practical Drill, Outdoor Practical Drill, Written Examination, Panel Quiz, and the Mile Run. All four members will compete in each event.

For more specific information regarding the event, reference the following manuals which all attendees should be familiar with prior to arrival as well as the attached manual:

CAPM 39-1, Uniform Manual - http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203102943.pdf
CAPM 52-4, National Cadet Competition - http://level2.cap.gov/documents/M524.pdf
AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies - http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_102703152911.pdf
CAPP 52-8, CAP Unit Honor Guard Program - http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503082058.pdf

All units interested in participating should contact the Project Officer, Capt Brian J. Cuce at bjcuce@gmail.com by NO LATER THAN 16 April 2008. Please send unit number, Squadron Commander contact information, names of those participating, and number of those attending (including seniors and spectators).

If there are any questions, feel free to contact the Project Officer at 267-688-0421 or by e-mail at bjcuce@gmail.com.