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O F F I C I A L

C O L O R A D O

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L I C A T I O N

W I N G - - C I V I L

A I R

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T I l E

PAT R O L

CAP'S 25th ANN IVERSARY
On December l, the more
than 80,000 members enrolled in CAP celebrated
the 25th anniversary of
the organization's foundi n g . N a t i o n a l r e c o g n i tion of the event was
made by President Johnson
who proclaimed the date

"National Civil Air Pat r o l D a y. " A c r o s s t h e
nation, mayors and governors added local honors
b y d e c l a r i n g c i v i l A i r
Patrol Weeks and Days in
their own cities and
states.
CAP's National Comman-

C o l . A r t h u r P u t z ( C e n t e r ) , C o m m a n d e r, C o l o r a d o W i n g ,
reviews the proposed training program for Cadets with
C o l . H a r o l d D u P o n t , J r. ( l e f t ) , Vi c e C h a i r m a n o f t h e
N a t i o n a l B o a r d , a n d C o l . Ly l e W. C a s t l e , C h a i r m a n o f
the National Board, during the recent National Conference at Galveston.
DECEMBER 1966

der, Col. Joe L. Mason,
U S A F, p l e d g e d c o n t i n u e d
dedication of the Patrol
to the betterment of
aviation through its four
primary missions: l)aerospace education for youth
and adults; 2) search and
rescue operations; 3)disaster emergency services;
and 4) support of Civil
Defense and Red Cross
Programs.
When volunteer pilots
formed CAP one week before Pearl Harbor, their
primary goal was to help
defend our nation against
the menace of Nazi Uboats. Since that time,
when only a few hundred
pilots were members, CAP
has seen a tremendous
growth as well as a
change in role. Almost
11,000 licensed pilots
stand ready to man more
than 4,500 aircraft when
a distress call goes out.
CAP has developed into
the most active air
search and rescue agency
i n t h e w o r l d , a n d fl i e s
more hours on these missions than all other U.S.
-based aircraft combined.

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CAP A E R O S PA C E E D U C AT I O N C O U R S E
A V A I L A B L E T O A N Y H I G H SCHOOL
By Dr. J. M. Ogle
Aerospace Educ. Oft.
Rocky Mountain Region
The Civil Air Patrol has
a course on Aviation Education which is suitable for
and available to all High
Schools. This course is a
one year elective course,
usually for science credit,
which may he offered to any
High School student. It
consists of seven units~
with study manuals, student
work books, instructor
guides, and tests for each
unit. There is also available a 12-18 minute sound
film strip which may he
used as an introduction to
each unit.
Many times in talking
with school officials in
the five state area in which
I work, l am asked these or
similar questions: How many
inspections do you conduct

Colorado Wing CAR Newsletter
is the official publication
of the Colorado Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol, Col.
Arthur N. Putz, Commander.
Published by the Wing Information Office Staff:
Lt. Col. Bernard Gebhardt Wing Staff Info. Officer
Lt. Co]. John Cullinan Editor
Capt. Cliff gau Deputy Info. Officer
C a p t . g e r i To l b e r t s o n Assistant Editor
Published at Wing Headquart e r s , P. O . D r a w e r C , L o w r y
Air Force Base Station,
Denver, Colorado 80230

during the year? What supervision do you exercise
over us if we put this
course in our school? The
answer in each case is none.
This course and the assistance that goes with it are
offered to any High School
as a public service. The
course when offered would
become a part of the school
curriculum and would he
controlled by the administration in the same manner
as an English or a history
course.
R o w e v e r, w e d o
offer some additional help,
such as: the use of the Air
Force Film Library without
cost to the school; the assistance of Civil Air Patrol
in securing especially we~lqualified speakers; and assistance in arranging field
trips that would help make
the course more realistic.
There is also available
considerable material to assist the instructor, at any
grade level, who wishes to
integrate aviation subject
matter into existing classes.
The Civil Air Patrol is
interested in high school
students joining the CAP
cadet program, but it
should he pointed out that
this activity is separated
from the school and of
course the student is free
to join CAP or not, as he
individually chooses.
There are many advantages
for the student if he becomes a member of the CAP
cadet unit. Some of the
activities include: a
week at a summer encampDECEMBER 1966

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VA R I E D P R O G R A M AT N AT I O N A L
CONFERENCE POINTS UP MAJOR
PROGRESS IN CAP PROGRAMS
Representatives from every
Wing in the Nation joined
with officers and civilian
personnel at a two-day conf e r e n c e i n G a l v e s t o n , Te x a s
to review progress in the diversified program that included discussions on such matters as training, flight
scholarships, communications,
aerospace education, co,unity relations, internal communications and other phases
of the CAP program.
Colorado Wing was well represented at the conference
by Col. Arthur Putz, Co,~mander; Maj. Abe Ohr, Asst. to
the Director of Aerospace
Education; Lt. Col. Winfred
Eaton, Communications; Maj.
M a r i o n Ta n k e r s l e y, D e p u t y
for Maintenance; Maj. Seymour
Beitscher, Wind Inspector;
Lt. Col. Bernard Gehhardt,
Information Officer, and S/M
Donna Curnes, Director of
Administration.
FORMER CAP CADET
WOUNDED IN VIET hAM
F o r m e r

C A P

m e m b e r,

n o w

P F C M i c h a e l F. H u l e t , i s
home from Viet ham. Me is
badly wounded and would appreciate receiving cards.
His address is:
P F C M I C H A E L F. N U L E T
F I T Z S I ~ O N S A R M Y H O S P I TA L
5 WEST
DENVER, COLORADO
mentheld at an Air Force
base, and an opportunity
to compete for many special
activities. One of these
special activities is the
foreign exchange where two
cadets from each state are
guests of a foreign country
for four weeks and actually
serve in the capacity of
"junior ambassadors°"

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W I N G I N S P E C TO R I N I T I AT E S
1967

PROGRAM

The 1967 Annual Inspection
Program for Colorado Wing has
just been initiated by Wing
I n s p e c t o r, M a j . S e y m o u r B e i t scher. Bequests for dates of
inspection have been sent to
all Groups. Dates reqhested
by the Groups will be adopted
whenever possible, Major
Beitscher declared.
In announcing the program,
geitscher pointed out, "The
inspection is not meant to be
a spy and dagger operation
but instead is a formal visitation with the intent of improving liaison and communication between Group and Wing
policies and planning. It is
an attempt to exchange ideas
which will ultimately prove
beneficial to the CAP program."
One facet of the inspection, accordinE to ~jor
B e i t s c h e r, h a s n e v e r b e e n e x ploited. It is the opportunity for any individual, cadet
or senior, to personally present any grievance or eomWING CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Colorado Wing, Civii
Air Patrol, is planning a
Christmas Buffet dinner at
2000 hours, Officers' Club,
Lowry AFB, Friday 23 December 1966 for all Colorado
Wing senior members. Any
senior member desiring to
attend may send check ($4
per person) to be received
a t W i n g H e a d q u a r t e r s , P. O .
Drawer C, Lowry AFB Station,
D e n v e r, C o l o . 8 0 2 3 0 , n o
later than 12 December 1966.
Civilian dress will be appropriate. Cocktails will
be served at 1830 hours.

p l a i n t t o t h e W i n g I n s p e c t o r,
"It is during the time of the.
annual inspection that this
jumping of the chain of command is not only permitted,
but encouraged," Major Beitscher emphasized. "Any member should feel free to discuss any grievance or complaint with the Inspector."

The Chap|ain's Chat
by Lt. Col.
Victor I. Alfsen
Pop Graham was an oldfashioned gentleman .. beloved by everyone .. and his influence in his little town
was great .. so good and
active was he ...
A young fellow of the village had been badly insulted
and came to Pop Graham full
of angry indignation .."That
guy is going to apologize or
else" .. he said.
"My dear boy" .. said old
Pop .. "take some advice from
an old man who loves peace ..
An insult is like mud .. . it
will brush off much better
when it is dry .. Wait a little, till he and you both
cool off and the thing will
be easily mended .. If you go
now it will only get worse["
We are happy to report
that the young fellow took
Pop's advice. Here is a lesson we all need, isn't it? ..
Insults llke mud .. brush off
e a s i e r w h e n w e l e t t h e m d r y.
Not only good advice but
scrdptual as well for in
Proverbs we read .. "He that
is slow to anger is better
than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he
t h a t t a k e t h a c i t y. "
DECEMBER 1966

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DENVER SENIOR SQUADRON NEWS
Denver Senior Squadron recently had an opportunity to
determine just how effective
their past training efforts
have been at Colorado Wing's
October SARCAP-CD exercise.
The secretarial and communications experience of several
female members were used at
Mission Headquarters and as
base and mobile communications relays. Male members
working with other Emergency
Services Squadrons completed
their ground interrogation
assignments in a competent
m a n n e r, k e p t M i s s i o n H e a d quarters advised of their
whereabouts and of discovered leads at all times; maintained radio communications
with supporting aircraft and
thus were able to advance into the simulated crash site
post-haste. One member while
covering his interrogation
route took time out to render
first aid to a civilian discovered injured from a fall
while alone at her residence.
Bill Sears, a member of
Denver Senior Squadron who
has had considerable experience in mountain climbin~
and rescue work, recently
initiated a refresher course
in the use of rescue equipment, suitable clothing and
effective teamwork for the
members of Denver Senior
Squadron.
Several Denver Senior
Squadron members on ii September gave radio support
and training to the cadets
of Denver Squadron ii during
t h e i r S p o r t s C a r R a l l y. T h e
cadets exhibited fine manners and a general pride in
their work.
S/M Phyllis J. Kramer~ I.O.
Denver Senior Squadron

A CONTRIBUTION
We "discovered" the following in a recent issue of the
Denver Senior Squadron publication. We hope you enjoy it.

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Satisfactory reports, acc o r d i n g t o C o l . S t a r k e y, h a v e
been received only from the
following units to date:
Aurora Composite Squadron
Group IIl
Air Academy Squadron
Lamer Squadron
Security Cadet Squadron
Estes Park Squadron
Fort Morgan Squadron

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T H X A C T I V X PA R T I C I PAT I O N O F
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I N O U R O R G A N I Z AT I O N A N D I A M
N K X D X D V X RY M U C H .
THIS IS THE KIND OF A JUMBLE
THINGS GET IN IF EVEN ONE
KEY IS MISSING!

REPORTS OVERDUE

L t . C o l . J o h n R . S t a r k e y,
Wing Finance Officer, has
issued a reminder to CAR units
that Audit Reports are still
required for the year 1965
from all units which have not
previously submitted them.

T H AT O U R O R G A N I Z AT I O N I S
S O N K W H AT L I K X M Y T Y P X W R I T X R - NOT ALL THX PXOPLX ARX WORKI N G P R O P X R LY.
" Y O U M AY S AY T O Y O U R S X L F,
' N K L L , I A M O N LY O N X P X R S O N .

YOU ARX A KXY PXRSON

1965 AUDIT

UAL

CITES CAP ,

Aurora Squadron received
favorable recognition from
United Air Lines in a recent
issue of the UAL SHIELD, ohserving the close tie-in between the CAP unit and the
airline.
The squadron meets every
Monday night in Hangar 6 at
Stapleton Field. Many of the
instructors and sponsors are
United employees and their
wives. Normal attendance includes from 85 to 90 cadets.
UAL Line Mechanic Logan
G r a y, f o r e x a m p l e , i s A e r o space Educational Training
O f fi c e r a n d Te s t i n g O f fi c e r.
H i s s o n , G a r y, r e c e n t l y r e ceived the CAP Certificate of
Proficiency.
Capt. C. d. "Bob" Lenahan
is Deputy for Men and instructs classes in navigation
a n d m e t e o r o l o g y. M r s . L e n a hen, an ex-UAL stewardess, is
Deputy for Girls.
Classes in moral leadership and religious orienta-

REPORTS covering 1965 as required~i°n' as well as all religlous activities of the squadby CAPR 173-1, para. 8.
ron, are conducted by United
If the report covers the
Captain Frank Swaim, the
period ending 31 December
Chaplain. Mrs. Swaim serves
1965, as most audit reports
as Information Officer.
should, it should show the
Supply Officer for the CAP
balance as of that date,
squadron is UAL Second Offi0oi. Starkey stated. This
balance should agree with

cer W. R. Harris.

that shown in the financial report submitted to

In recognition of United's
assistance, the Colorado Wing

Wing in the early part of
this year.

recently presented a Certifi-

These reports are to be
made by a disinterested
p a r t y, n o t t h e F i n a n c e O f ricer, and preferably not
the Unit Commander. Reports should include a
statement showing the pe-

riod that the audit covOther units have sent in financial reports covering various ers, and should state the
periods. Col. Starkey emphasiz- balance shown at the end
ed that the request is for AUDIT of the period.
DECEMBER 1966

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cate of Appreciation to Jay
Brown, Director of Training.
Among the other United employees active in the Colorado CAR are the Colorado
Wing Colander, Col. Arthur
Putz, who is a United Captain,
along with Jean Ferrell, Abe
Ohr, George Cargill, Dave
Killian and Bernie Godlove,
all of the Flight Training
C e n t e r, a n d T. W. T i n k l e r.