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Goddard Rocket Model

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

goddard-rocketLast Tuesday, April 20, Bravo flight built a model of the Goddard rocket. Cadets took a piece of 1-3/4″ foam pipe insulation that was 14″ long to form the body of the rocket, foam tray for the fins, a # 64 rubber band for propulsion, a nylon cable tie to secure the rubber band, and a hot glue gun to secure the fins.

The staff members gave each cadet the chance to make their own size of fins for the rocket. After each fin was cut out they were glued on around the fuselage. The rubber band was placed inside the fuselage and then the nylon cable tie was used to hold the rubber band in place, in the front of the fuselage. The cadets would then place the rubber band around their finger, pull the rocket back, then they would release.

C/Amn Justine Crosson says, “It was fun! I would like to keep doing different experiments and maybe some time we could actually make model rockets and test them.”

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Pacific Region Drill Team Competition

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

This past weekend, Pacific Region held its Drill Team Competition.  This year, only two wings, California and Alaska, fielded teams.  Because of the substantial cost associated with flying 20+ cadets and senior members from each team to a central location, Pacific Region decided to film the drill routines from each wing so they can be judged remotely.  The benefit to all of us is that we get to see the drill teams preform without having been at the competition.

CAWG Standard Drill

CAWG Innovative Drill

AKWG Standard Drill

AKWG Innovative Drill

Squadron 56 has five cadets on the California Wing Drill Team.  We don’t yet know who has won this competition, but we are hopeful that our cadets, and our team, will get to move on to the National Cadet Competition in June.

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One Minute Manager

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

On Tuesday, January 20, the Alpha Flight Class was on One Minute Manager. The class was taught by C/TSgt Swanson and C/2d Lt Philp. Cadets learned about One Minute Goal Setting, One Minute Praising, and One Minute Reprimands.

The cadets learned how to set effective and reachable goals in one minute. They learned how to praise cadets and followers in one minute while still being able to achieve the goal of a praise, to make someone aware that they are doing a good job and that they are appreciated. The cadets also learned how to reprimand effectively in one minute. They were taught how to get their point across in no uncertain terms while still making the follower feel appreciated and needed.

The Alpha flight cadets can now set goals, praise, and reprimand quickly. They now know how to take just a minute out of their day to let other cadets feel appreciated and to let them know how important they are to the organization.

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Introduction to the Cadet Program

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Last night, Capt Henninger taught Alpha Flight, along with the two other flight sergeants, about the Cadet Program.  This was a more in-depth review of the cadet program than cadets are exposed to while in Bravo and Charlie Flights.  The class covered all four phases of the Cadet Program with a focus on the understanding how the classes they teach to their flight fit into the overall picture of the Cadet Program.

The PowerPoint presentation for the class is available for any Alpha Flight cadets that missed the meeting. Alpha Flight cadets are encouraged to download and read the presentation, as they will be expected to know the material that was covered.

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Physical Training

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

December 9 was PT night at the squadron. As promised the cadets got their sports night. We played football and capture the flag. The cadets all had fun and they would like to do it again. Captain Henninger also left the senior side for an hour and participated in the activities. We are all proud of him.

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Rules of the Mess

Friday, December 5th, 2008
  1. Thou shalt make every effort to meet all the guests
  2. Thou shalt pay proper attention to proper hygiene and cleanliness
  3. Thou shalt make certain that ALL articles of clothing being worn are freshly laundered
  4. Thou shall not be flatulent or produce any bodily sounds that are inappropriate
  5. Thou shall adjourn to the dining area when the chimes are heard and will remain standing until seated by the Mess President
  6. Thou shall not bring any drinks or lighted materials into the dining area, nor will thee smoke during the hours of the mess
  7. Thou shalt participate in every toast unless it is thee or thy group being toasted
  8. Thou shalt not leave while the mess is convened
  9. Thou shalt make sure that thy glass is always charged when toasting
  10. Toasts and comments will be kept within the limits of good taste and mutual respect. Degrading or insulting remarks are frowned upon, however good natured needling is ENCOURAGED
  11. Thou shalt not murder the Queen’s English.
  12. Thou shall always use the proper toasting procedures
  13. Thee will consume thy meal in a manner becoming a gentle person
  14. Approval will be shown by tapping thy spoon on the table. Clapping will not be tolerated
  15. Decisions of the Mess President will not be questioned
  16. When the mess is adjourned, thou shalt will rise and wait for the Mess President and honored guests to leave
  17. Thou shalt enjoy thyself to the fullest

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The Position of Flight Sergeant

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The Alpha Flight class for December 2 was on the Flight Sergeant position. We went over the duties and responsibilities of a flight sergeant, mentality of a flight sergeant, the experience needed and gained, and how to mentor the flight. The information was from the Staff Standard Operating Instructions booklet and Leadership for the 21st Century Volume 1.

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CPFT

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be this Tuesday at 5:30 at Buena Park High School. All cadets who who were promoted this past Tuesday should attend in order to test for their next promotion. The First Sergeant and Cadet Commander will be there as always for moral support. So start working out and preparing for the test. No one fails, no one gets left behind.

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Sports Night

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

This next PT night will be a sports night. It will be at the hangar and the cadets will get to choose between football and capture the flag. There will be stretches as always, but no push ups or any other of the regular exercises. We are just gonna go out there and have fun.

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Ceremonies

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Tonight, Alpha Flight covered how to preform opening formation from a Flight Sergeant’s perspective.  We used AFMAN 36-2203 – Air Force Drill & Ceremonies to demonstrate and describe the formation and order of events in order to prepare Alpha Flight cadets to be flight sergeants.  Topics discussed were:

  • Posted positions of the Flight Sergeant
  • Posted positions of other Staff
  • Aligning the squadron
  • Reporting procedures during formation

Additionally, Alpha Flight discussed drill of the flight.  Specifically, we discussed how a flight sergeant moves around the flight while drilling in order to keep an eye on all the cadets in the flight.

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