 2010-11 National Quality Cadet Unit
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KY073 ground teams with Bardstown 131 at Sky Bridge
during the annual Red River Gorge FTX July 2010.
Uniform & Activities May-June 2012
Latest KY073 News and Events O-Rides Get Off the Ground for 2012 -- Thanks go out to Lt. Chris Suttles and Capt Anthony Fedrick for getting the first o-rides of the year aloft on 12 March. Taking their first flights were Kenny Ballard and Brandon Duesing, while Cory Spangler got his fourth o-ride done. Lt. Suttles has compiled an o-ride schedule for the next three months, and we'll do our best to burn o-ride money! Please be alert for emails about future rides.
Thanks to the Last-Minute Bagging Team – Cadets, Boosters, and their families stepped up to the plate for a last-minute bagging for County Market, Alexandria, on 18 Feb. Pulling all-day yeoman’s duty were cadets Blake Emmons and Brandon Duesing, while Kandahar Brewer, Hannah Brewer, Steve Kierein and Patrick Ganote worked after fulfilling family and school obligations. Sisters Brooke Emmons and Sarah Spangler helped as well. Special thanks go to Lt. Kiki Burke, Telissa Emmons, Jeff Spangler and Diane Spangler for staffing it on the adult side. Next bagging there is scheduled 6 April.
Eight Train, Lead as Rangers at GA FTX – Eight KY073 cadets made President’s Day weekend trip to Savannah, Ga., for Ranger training. In the basic Ranger group were Mason Khalaj, Darylie Mills, Cory Spangler, and Noah Darpel. Kyle Devoto was in the advanced ranger group, as were Ranger squadron leaders Christian Davis and Jacob Heath. Jared Rizzo and Capt. Steve Burke assisted KY073 cadet commander Colin Burke in leading the Ranger training. Our deepest thanks to the Savannah squadron and its DCC Lt. David Gregg for being gracious hosts for the weekend on Ft. Pulaski Island. Some photos already have been posted on the KY073 cadet website, and we hope to get more from the GA squadrons that attended. Three Promoted at FTX & Great Start -- KY073's winter FTX culminated with the promotions of three cadets 3-4 Feb. Completing the Great Start program and becoming C/Airmen were new members Kenny Ballard, Robert Gilb, and Colin Hartman. They also joined Brandon Duesing, Collin Walker, Mason Khalaj, Stephen Kierein, Noah Darpel, Kandahar Brewer, Kyle Devoto and Darylie Mills in basic and advanced ground-team training. Leading the Great Start training was Blake Emmons, assisted by Cory Spangler. Leading the GT training were Jared Rizzo and Jacob Heath, with former KY073 cadet commander Doug Kaiser training as ground-branch director. Lt. Jamie Baumer, Capt. Anthony Fedrick and Capt. Steve Burke provided event guidance, and Lt. Todd Hamiter stopped by to observe some of the Friday training. All worked together to accomplish a lot in just 25 hours!
Another National CAP Quality Cadet Unit Award -- KY073 has repeated as a National Quality Cadet Unit for 2011. KY073 was among only 60 units in the United States to repeat the award from 2010. The squadron met 6 of 8 criteria in winning the award, including Aerospace Excellence, number of o-rides, number of Wright Brothers cadets, and number of encampments. Three squadrons where KY073 cadets had transferred or been working also received the 2011 QCU award -- Lexington 222 (Cory Baumer), Bowling Green 057 (Doug Kaiser) and Savannah GA077 (Colin Burke). Among Kentucky squadrons, Bowling Green 057 was a repeat winner, and Lexington 222 was a first-time winner. No other Kentucky squadrons won the award. Nationally, there were 207 winners (almost double from 118 last year) among 1,067 cadet units. Lunken Composite Squadron was the only other Cincinnati-area squadron to win this year. Last year, KY073 was the only winner for all of Greater Cincinnati. Cadets Respond to Call for Help from Hospice -- Our core value of volunteer service extends beyond the time we are in uniform, and KY073 cadets responded to call for help 30 Jan. Hospice of Northern Kentucky sent out a plea to help unpack a disabled family who had moved to Covington from Florida. Helping that move were Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills, Stephen Kierein, Kandahar Brewer, and Mason Khalaj, along with Capt. Steve Burke. The cadets were so efficient that they ended up spending more eating afterward than they did moving dozens of pieces of furniture and boxes up and down several flights of stairs.
 Bridges Completes Civic Leadership Academy --
C/2Lt Stephanie Bridges became only the second Kentucky cadet to attend Civil Air Patrol's prestigious Civic Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C. Bridges visited numerous government agencies in late February and participated in numerous public policy discussions with 24 cadets from across the country. Bridges also visited Kentucky congressmen to tell them about the benefits of CAP. The only other Kentucky cadet to attend Civic Leadership Academy was also from KY073, Colin Burke, and photos of that trip can be seen on the KY073 cadet website.
Big Turnout for Winter FTX -- Cadets this waited until after the holidays for their annual Winter FTX, and the wait paid off in good attendance. Leadig and training were Jared Rizzo, Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills, Cory Spangler, Kandahar Brewer, Noah Darpel, Kyle Devoto, Mason Khalaj, Stephen Kierein, and new cadets Brandon Duesing, Colin Hartman and Robert Gilb. Former cadet commander Doug Kaiser assisted seniors Jamie Baumer, Anthony Fedrick and Steve Burke.
Rizzo Will Lead 3rd KYWG NCO-Airman School -- C/2Lt Jared Rizzo has been chosen by the KYWG Cadet Advisory Council to lead the 3rd annual NCO-Airman School. The school provides extra training to all non-coms and airman on how to conduct themselves and their work to benefit their community, state and nation. As part of the school, new cadets also can earn their first stripe through the Great Start Program. Rizzo becomes the second KY073 cadet in three years to lead the school. Other KY073 Events In 2012 -- For your planning purposes:
ABUs Update from National -- When will CAP uniforms shift to digital camo? That questions arises repeatedly, and the answer is that we will be in woodland camo BDUs for at least another year. The Air Force prohibits transfer of the new ABUs to CAP members at present. The CAP National Board will be reconsidering the entire uniform policy at the summer boards in August 2012. Until then, enjoy your woodland camo!
Grocery Bagging for the Holidays -- County Market in Alexandria was again generous in allowing KY073 Boosters and cadets to bag groceries 17 Dec. Putting in the work were Jacob Heath, Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills, Cory Spangler, Stephen Kierein, Mason Khalaj, Collin Walker, Jessica Slater and Brandon Duesing.
Color Guard Honors Fire Cadets at Great Oaks -- KY073 cadets posted colors for the graduation of fire cadets at Great Oaks Vocational 16 Dec. Leading the ceremonies were Christian Davis, Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills, and Kyle Devoto. The graduating class were students of KY073 senior Lt. Tim Keane, who also trains the KY Wing in advanced FEMA courses.
Cadets Help Lead Wreaths Across American Event -- Thirteen cadets and seniors helped lead Wreaths Across America ceremonies at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown. Christian Davis, Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills and Kyle Devoto formed the color guard detail for the event 11 December. Mason Khalaj, Collin Walker, Brandon Duesing, Jessica Slater and Cory Spangler posted wreaths at the base of the flagpoles dedicated to each service branch. Coordinating those details were Jared Rizzo and Jacob Heath. Capt. Steve Burke and Lt. Jamie Baumer also assisted with this patriotic event. Our thanks to Al Duncan of the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery and RuthAnn Herzog of the Blue Star Mothers for allowing us to participate.
Kaiser, Bridges Honored at First KYWG Cadet Military Ball -- Stephanie Bridges and former KY073 cadet Doug Kaiser received honors at the first KYWG Cadet Military Ball at Georgetown College 3 December. Kaiser was one of two cadets to receive a special CAP Achievement Ribbon for service beyond high school, as the KYWG DDR cadet assistant. Kaiser now is part of Bowling Green KY057 while he attends Western Kentucky University of a full Army ROTC scholarship. Now-Lt. Bridges received her placque as the 2010-11 KYWG Cadet Non-Com of the Year. Other KY073 cadets and seniors attending were Hannah Brewer, Jacob Heath, Blake Emmons, Steve & Kiki Burke and Jamie Baumer, along with wife and longtime cadet supporter Kelly Baumer.
Salute to Veterans -- KY073 cadets posted colors and assisted with serving meals at the annual Ft. Thomas Salute to Veterans on 4 Nov 11. Posting the colors were cadets Christian Davis, Darylie Mills, Blake Emmons and Kyle Devoto. Brandon Duesing and Capt. Steve Burke assisted with the meals and thanking the veterans and their guests for their service.
Fall FTX Includes Great Start for New Cadets -- Three cadets earned their first stripe at KY073's first fall FTX 29-30 October. Patrick Ganote, Collin Walker, and Brandon Duesing completed the Great Start program for their first stripe. Leading that training and field training were Jared Rizzo, Christian Vara, Jacob Heath, Blake Emmons, Darylie Mills, Hannah Brewer, Kandahar Brewer, Mason Khalaj, Cory Spangler and Kyle Devoto. Lt. Jamie Baumer and Capt. Steve Burke were in charge on the senior side.  Cadets Again Venture Out to National Activities -- KY073 cadets are in the process of completing another outstanding summer at national special activities. Finishing their first year at National Honor Guard Academy in Maryland were Blake Emmons and Darylie Mills. They were the first KY073 cadets in five years to attend that academy. Doug Kaiser became the the third KY073 cadet in three years to attend the prestigious National Blue Beret air marshaling event in Oshkosh, Wis. The National Emergency Services Academy at Ft. Atturbury, Ind., was also a favorite, with Cory Spangler and Mason Khalaj completing the basic ground team course, and Khalaj, Mills and Hannah Brewer completeing advanced ground studies. In all, 13 of KY073's cadets and two seniors attended national activities.
  KY073 Participates in KYWG SAREVAL – KY073 cadets Doug Kaiser, Stephen Kierein and Mason Khalaj, along with Lt. Jamie Baumer participated on 9 July 2011 in the SAREVAL at KY Wing HQ in Frankfort. The Wing was evaluated by multiple U.S. Air Force officers and enlisted personnel, who were closely watching processes, procedures and behaviors to ensure that our wing is up to their standards for emergency services operations. Preliminary results are that our SAREVAL was a success, and a detailed report will follow. Kaiser and Lt. Baumer were two of the three Ground Team Leaders (GTL) for the multiple exercises. Many thanks to these KY073 members who were able to go and who performed in a professional and outstanding manner. A number of KY073 seniors and cadets who normally are mainstays at Wing SAR events were absent this year due to mulitiplie conflicts with national special activities.
  Honors for Pendery -- Hearty congratulations to KY073's Chase Pendery, who was named Amvets Freshman Cadet of the Year at Ohio State Air Force ROTC Det. 645. Pendery is a former KY073 executive officer and soloed in 2009 at National Flight Academy in Oshkosh, Wis. Pendery is majoring in Chinese, which is a language skill much in demand in the Air Force. He attends OSU on a full Air Force ROTC scholarship.
Cadets Help Lead the Way at Parade -- KY073 color guard and cadets led the way along with the members of the 438th Army Reserve Unit combat engineers at the Ft. Thomas Independence Day Parade, 4 July 2011. Christian Davis, Hannah Brewer, Blake Emmons and Kandahar Brewer carried the colors and parade rifles. Also marching were Chase Pendery, Doug Kaiser, Cory Baumer, Mason Khalaj, Kyle Devoto, Darylie Mills Cory Spangler, Matt Deaton, Josesh Schmidlapp and mascot Cecilia Burke. Capt. Steve Burke and First Sgt. Jared Rizzo followed in the KY073 search-and-rescue van.
Bridges Named KYWG NCO of the Year - KY073's Stephanie Bridges has been named Kentucky Wing NCO of the Year for 2010-11. The announcement was made 3 May by Lt.Col. Mike Wendlegast, Wing director of cadet programs. Bridges served as recorder for the KYWG Cadet Advisory Council for 2010-11 and vice chair of the committee that initiated the CAC's first Aerospace Weekend in April 2010. She was flight sergeant for the Charlie Honor Flight at GLR-South Encampent 2010, where she also received the Honor Staff Award. She served a flight leader at NCO-Airman School 2011. She remains the only Kentucky cadet to have completed Hawk Mountain Ranger School in Pennsylvania and NESA Advanced Ground School in the same year, 2009. She attended the Space Command Familiarization national special activity near Cape Canavaral in summer 2010. She is a graduate of Ohio Basic Encampment 2008. At the squadron level, Bridges serves as KY073 cadet commander. This is the second year in a row that a KY073 cadet has been honored as Wing NCO of the Year, with Cory Baumer receiving the award for 2009-10. In other wing awards, C/Capt Tyler Meadows of Ft. Campbell KY216 was named Cadet of the Year for 2010-11, and C/2Lt Brandon Burke was named Junior Officer of the Year.
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