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

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.

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.

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