COLOR GUARD NEWS

On Sunday November 1, our cadet officers met with the C/Airmen and C/NCO who have expressed an interest in establishing a Color Guard and working toward participation in Competition in early Spring 2010. Thus far, the Color Guard element includes: C/Sargent M. Pardue, C/Airman J. Phillips, C/Airman C. Blank, C/Airman N. Delbasty, C/Airman C. Pike and C/Basic J. Nworkorie. Any other cadets wishing to participate should contact his/her superior ASAP.
Practices are tentatively scheduled for every other Sunday but planning is still in progress. Practice equipment should begin to trickle in.
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O - Flight!

Congratulations to Cadet Basic D. Kelly, who completed his first orientation flight! Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2009, Cadet Kelly along with Cadet Flight Commander 2nd Lt. P. Nworkorie, took to the skies with Commander Phil Collins.

Commander Collins stated that Cadet Kelly "...expressed a strong desire to be a pilot while asking questions about some of the cockpit items. He demonstrated above average ability to fly and control the aircraft and seem relaxed and enjoying the flight. He is looking forward to his next flight."

One of the most exiting thing about Cadet Orientation flights is the chance to actually take control of and FLY the aircraft during safe situations. We congratulate Cadet Kelly and encourage him to move onward and upward. "Semper Escendo"

GROUND TEAM TRAINING

Those Seniors and Cadets needing to qualify or be updated on Ground team procedures should plan to attend training with Pontchartrain Squadron on November 7th and 8th. Please place your name on the list in the Squad room.

CADET TESTING:

We have been amiss in assisting our cadets in the testing process and are trying to rectify that situation. Any cadet needing to take a written test should let Sargent Pardue know ASAP. He will in turn give the list to his commanding officer. The C/Commander or her designee will coordinate with a Senior member to ensure testing is done. Cadets should persue this matter to esure it does not get missed. If you do not get a response to your request, follow-up.

We are certainly at a disadvantage with Deputy Commander of Cadets, Major Moeller's absense; However, just as a cadet's schoolwork must take priority, work takes presedence as well. LTC Collins is doing his best to ensure that things keep rolling. He has tapped one of our newer members to assist. Mr. Gary Gutermuth, has graciously agreed to step in and help with the Cadet program. He is not replacing Major Moeller by any means but will be learning everything he can and doing his best to help things keep rolling. Upon, the Major's return, Mr. Gutermuth will continue as his assistant. I will also be assisting the Commander Collins with the Cadet Program.

Lydia Pike, PAO