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C-182 and F-16 on the tarmac at March AFB.

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NEW  Encampment registration

Nevada Wing Cadets Win Region Drill Team Competition

The Nevada Wing Drill Team will represent Pacific Region at the Civil Air Patrol National Cadet Competition June 20 through June 25 in Dayton, Ohio at Wright State University.  Congratulations to the cadets and their senior mentors:

C/SrA Jeremy Archer
C/Amn Alexa Carpenter
C/MSgt D'Andre Carter
C/A1C Blaise Cohen
C/2Lt Jamaal Crosby
C/MSgt David Derasmo
C/MSgt Stephanie Falkis
C/MSgt Jazmin Goodson
C/Amn Tyler Hopper
C/MSgt Jonathon Hunter
C/Maj Brandon Koltis
C/2Lt Xavier Morgan
C/SrA Jessica Walker

Maj Debra Prosser
Capt Daniel Prosser

Wing Commander's Commentary

March 2012

The Wing Staff and Commanders just concluded a very successful weekend at Tonopah, NV taking care of a great deal of business, training, and CI preparation at one of our thrice yearly face-to-face Staff Meetings.

Based on informational needs, two cadets had been assigned projects for presentation at this event.  The Wing Cadet Safety Officer, C/SMSGT Stephanie Lucia put on a presentation about fainting while in formation that not only wowed the Region Commander and his Deputy Chief of Staff for Safety, Maj Alex Kay, but sent shock waves through National Headquarters with it.  It will soon be on-line as one of the courses / quizzes you can take to stay current.  In addition it is being pushed to Cadet Programs to be included in regular cadet training programs.

Also nailing it hard was C/CMSGT Michelle Azzata, the Wing CAC Chair.  Her presentation was on the roadblock cadets hit trying to attain the Wright Brothers Award at the C/Staff Sergeant level.  Her presentation opened a lot of eyes and was right on the mark.  Many of her points of analysis are being implemented as we speak. 

The other major point was the Safety presentation by 1Lt Ken Lucia, the Wing Director of safety.  His research on hanger rash and tire scrapes will be online on the wing website soon to be briefed to the whole wing.  It too was right on target. 

With those presentations in mind, it’s March in Nevada.  Spring is all but here, flying hours will increase, other outdoor activities will be escalating, and so will the likelihood of Form 78 reportable events.  While everyone else says SAFETY FIRST, I believe in MISSION FIRST – SAFELY.  We’ve used this approach in Nevada for some time now with positive results.  ORM everything you do from getting to your car to final approach at an airport.  Checklists matter, crew cockpit resources matter, paying full time and attention to the task at hand matters.

Remember that in all you do with your squadrons, you should be working it out as an OPLAN, detailing the ORM, briefing the activity fully, and making sure that people are using a plan to stay safe during the activity.  We have a huge amount of activity coming up from the CI this month to our first Cadet Encampment in many years being held in Nevada, to drill competitions, squadron campouts, and a host of other activities. 

It’s also time to think about swapping out the survival gear in your personal vehicles from winter gear (not just yet, but almost) to summer.  Extra water, food, refresh first aid kits etc.

Take the time now to think about what is coming up, and how you plan to stay safe while doing all those things we do.  Think now about being a Nevada Wing CAP Professional, a safe one……..everyday.

Tim Hahn, Col, CAP
Nevada Wing Commander


NEW  Cadet Program Awards!

Be sure to check out the Cadet Programs page for imporant information regarding upcoming deadlines for special Cadet Program awards.


Be sure to read the recent updates on the NV Wing Publications page!

Stay up-to-date on what is happening in Civil Air Patrol across the country.  Check out "Volunteer Now"  - CAP's online source for the latest news and information.

Aerospace Education Link

Have you ever wanted to see the USAF Museum in Ohio?  Here's your chance to take a virtual tour!  Some aircraft are 'clickable' and will share more details.

National Museum of the United States Air Force

Be patient.  There are a lot of great photos, but it may take some time to download.  High-speed Internet connection recommended.

This link will change periodically. Check in often to see what's new.

 

Motto

NEVADA WING

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Nevada Wing Website.  Please feel free to browse around.  Nevada is the 7th largest state in the nation, yet our population is only 45th.  I’m sure most of that population is here for exactly that reason! 

With 15 Squadrons the Nevada wings performs missions for Nevada and the nation everyday.  We excel at the three mandated missions of Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services.  Our cadet program is growing so fast that it’s difficult to keep track.  Our cadet membership has increased almost 70% in four years.

The Nevada Wing supports our citizens with both membership and public service.  We have a 90 minute response time to any call for emergencies, and we host the only fully self sustainable Incident Command unit capable of flying anywhere in the 50 states with 4 hours notice.

During major troop deployments the Nevada Wing plays host to thousands of military personnel in transit providing areas for rest, relaxation, and food.  This was fully demonstrated this past year when we assisted with over 30,000 Marines passing through Reno Nevada. 

The Nevada Wing is in integral part of the Aviation Nation Air Show at Nellis AFB each year.  We perform low altitude surveys of restricted flight areas to keep our nations pilots safe.  We also perform other support missions for the United States Military as a true Auxiliary to the Air Force.

The Nevada Wing is now based at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Col Timothy F. Hahn, CAP

Commander, Nevada Wing


Nevada Wing Headquarters
Contact Information

Phone 775.358.3700
Fax     775.358.3757

Mail Address

Nevada Wing HQ
PO Box 339
Sparks, NV  89432-0339

Physical Address

601 South Rock Blvd
Suite A
Reno, NV 89502

eMAIL

shawnbrewer@nvwg.cap.gov

 Submitting Wing & Squadron News Wing & Squadron News

Submitting News to the Nevada Wing 
If you have current news or information which would be of interest to the Nevada Wing, please submit it for publication consideration to the Nevada Wing Public Information Officer, Maj Thomas Cooper, Nevada Wing Public Affairs Officer

Web Publication
If you have an official press release for the Nevada Wing or for your own squadron page please submit it via your unit PIO (Public Information Officer). Images along with suggested captions are also appreciated.
 
Submitting Articles for Silver Wings over Nevada   If you have a press release or story of interest to be published in Silver Wings Over Nevada, the Nevada Wing's tri-quarterly statewide publication please submit them to the Editor, Maj Thomas Cooper via email .   Note: All text files must be in Microsoft Word, and all picture files must be JPEG With Captions on the photos.
 
There are three issues planned per year which are mailed to all members.   Information for publication should be submitted by 15 October, 15 February and 15 June each year to meet the publication deadlines for the respective issues.
  Wing Leadership

Col Tim Hahn, CAP
Commander (CC)
email:  Col Tim Hahn   
Lovelock, NV


LtCol Jay Roberts, CAP
Vice Commander (CV)
email: 
LtCol Jay Roberts   
Las Vegas, NV


Maj Carol Lynn, CAP
Chief of Staff (CS)
email: 
Maj Carol Lynn   
Las Vegas, NV


LTC Shawn Brewer, CAP
Wing Administrator
Phone:
  775-358-3700
email:  LTC Shawn Brewer

 

 From the Commander


Electronic SIMS
Many units around the country are using SIMS, and users are very happy and pleased.  Basically, SIMS consists of a download from eServices, which contains almost all of the information needed on CAPF 45 and CAPF 45b.  Additional information, such as ribbons, can be entered into simple forms.  The program then formats this information into a “look-a-like” for the CAPF forms which automates the process.  It saves a bunch of work, and is recommended to the attention of both Wing and all units. A PowerPoint presentation detailing the uses of SIMS can be obtained at: http://www.squadroncommand.com/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=196  

An abbreviated version of SIMS is available in the WMU, and the full version can be downloaded (see link in PowerPoint presentation).  The local authorization is available on our publications page >> NV Wing Supp 1 to CAPR 50-17

>> more

  Personnel
Wing Personnel Roster  The Nevada Wing maintains a roster of Wing Personnel online.  The roster is password protected.  NVWG members may obtain the user name and password from their squadron commanders.   >> See NVWG Personnel Directory (password protected)
 
 Nevada Wing Calendar

The Nevada Wing maintains an official Wing schedule/calendar which is based upon the federal fiscal year - Oct 1st to Sept 30th.  It is updated frequently and is now available online.  
>>  Online Calendar   

Event Planning  The official Nevada Wing Calendar should be consulted before planning or scheduling official CAP events to preclude conflicts.  

Errors?  If you find errors or wish to make changes to the official schedule please contact Maj. Shawn Brewer at Nevada Wing HQ. 775-358-3700  Email:  ShawnBrewer@nvwg.cap.gov   

  Forms & Publications

Nevada Wing Publications Library
The Nevada Wing maintains a number of publications issued under its authority on this site. For your convenience the page features frequently needed CAP forms and publications.  >> Publications
 
Password Protection & Document Types   
Publications containing personal information are password protected. NVWG members may obtain the user name and password from their squadron commanders. A number of  documents are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) . Use the Adobe Reader button to download the product.
 
CAP National Forms and Publications Library
All CAP forms and publications are available from the CAP HQ site.

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 Cadet Programs

The Air Force Auxiliary (CAP) builds exceptional citizens for America by providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women, ages 12 to 21. 

The Civil Air Patrol offers more than $200,000 in college scholarships each year, and about 10 percent of each year’s freshman class at the U.S. Air Force Academy is comprised of former CAP cadets.   More >> Cadets Page


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