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"The hardest part about being a good outstanding person is that those that cannot be so are offended by your example.  This makes them do and say things against you to 'bring them back to their level' since they refuse to rise to your standard and can't stand you ourshining them.  Integrity is that strength to 'push back' and do what is right despite this pressure."    -Major Joe Ely Carrales,

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KINGSVILLE, TEXAS- Training continues in Kingsville, Texas as the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron (SWR-TX-454) addresses it's first training cycle. "We have lots of Cadet Airmen Basics in the unit," said Major Joe Ely Carrales Unit Commander, "We are addressing their training needs, not only to get them their first strip as airmen, but to get EQUAL OPORTUNITY, GROUND HANDLING TRAINING, OPSEC and

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All flights worked well at the 17 January meeting preparing the facility for inspection and said activity will continue on throughout the week.  Leading the squadon as of 18 January 2012 is Charlie Flight with 101 points, the lead is attributed to poits awarded for C/SSgt Sarah Del Valle's awarding of the Air Force Association's Cadet of the Year award (15 extra points).  All flights completed

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CONGRATS to CHARLIE FLIGHT for displaying superior EXCELLENCE in the CAP CADET PROGRAM.  THEY SCORED 206  points. Charlie Flight: Motto "We are the Champions" FLIGHT SGT: C/SSgt Sarah D Del Valle 494142 ELEMENT LEADER: C/Amn Scott Mitchell 504132 Ass. ELEMENT LEADER: C/Amn Ricardo Gonzalez Jr 491981 Element Members: C/Amn Devin C Salazar C/Amn Aurora G Canales CADET Alejandro D

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The COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON will march in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in DOWNTOWN KINGSVILLE on MONDAY, 16 JANUARY 2012. Cadets are to meet in the vicinity of the KLEBERG CO. COURTHOUSE at 1230L hrs (12:30 pm) in complete BDU uniform. Cadets should wear thermal clothing under their uniform if they feel it is too cold. Major Carrales will be unable to transport cadets from MEMORIAL

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1: AE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS (AEPSM) GOAL: To increase the number of Squadron Senior Members completing the Yeager Test MEASURE: 1 addition Senior Member will complete the Yeager Test (unit only was 3 such members) DUE DATE: 31 December 2012 2011 DATA: No squadron Senior Member completed the Yeager Test 2: AEROSPACE EDUCATION OFFICER (AEO) &/or COMMANDER GOAL: To improve Track 215

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Opening Ceremony- Pledge of Allegiance, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence 1) Review for the Parade: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade.  This was the first parade the Kingsville Squadron ever marched in back in 2007.  We have to look good. COLOR GUARD MEMBERS: US Rifle Guard        C/Amn Barrett US Flag                   C/SSgt R. Alcantara CAP Rifle Guard     C/AB Saenz CAP Flag

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Current flight rating as of 11 Juan 2012- Major Carrales added several points to the totals of 10 January to refelct flight members who completed OPSEC, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TRAINING and some quick questioning.  Alpha flight is in the lead with 105 points, followed by Charlie with 88 points and Bravo trails with 75 points.  Charlie flight shows the most dynamic changes in advancing in most

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Alpha Flight:  motto "Bravo for Alpha" FLIGHT SGT: C/SSgt Juan Vela Jr 484981 ELEMENT LEADER: C/SrA Jon M Stillwagon 489423 Ass. ELEMENT LEADER: C/Amn George E Cavazos 504418 Element Members: C/Amn Marcos M Cardec CADET Thomas J Atkinson CADET Justin E Shelton CADET Henry I Martinez CADET Sergio Saenz CADET Oscar Cerda - Bravo Flight: motto "Bravery at it's Finest" FLIGHT SGT: C/SSgt

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The Following is a guide for the selection of FLIGHT of the WEEK.  The distinction of flight of the week is for local purposes of recognition of excellence in training and service to the Civil Air Patrol.  A CADET OF THE MONTH, will be chosen as well based on similar crtieria only applied to an individual. COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON FLIGHT INSPECTION SHEET ATTENDANCE (1 point per each present

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"An oath is your word...you give your word and it should be a bond.  Even moreso if it is taken for the good of the community.  The CAP Cadet Oath says what a cadet should do for service to their community, state and Nation"     -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 1610 L hrs- Opening Ceremony Pledge of Allegiance, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence 1620 L hrs- Promotions C/AB S. Mitchell to C/Amn (

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"Honestly is a key part of integrity.  It takes a lot of strength from within to be honest enough to find faults in yourself."          -Major Carrales 1610 L hrs- Opening Ceremonies,   Pledge, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence 1620 L hrs- Promotions  C/AB P. Barrett to C/Amn "I hereby certify that C/AB Philip Barrett, CAP has successfully completed the necessary course of study for the award of

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By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP Memorial Middle School— Cadets of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron honored local military Veterans by conducting a drill team routine at Harrell Elementary and marching in the 2011 Kingsville Veteran’s Day Parade in Historic Downtown Kingsville. “We are always honored,” said Major Joe Ely Carrales the cadet squadron commander, “especially when we can lend our

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The Meeting scheduled for 6 October 2011 is canceled because Major Carrales has to attend a meeting at the KISD Admin Building.  Meetings will resume next week on Tuesday.

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October 2011- Calendar WEEK 1 Tuesday, 4 OCT 2011-  LEADERSHIP CHAPTER 1, DRILL, PREPARE FOR TEST, POP CORN and MOVIE DAY Thursday, 6 OCT 2011-  COMPASS CLASS, COOKING CLASS (BACON AND EGGS) WEEK 2 Tuesday, 11 OCT 2011- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, DRILL Thursday, 13 OCT 2011-  PT PRACTICE, CAMP EXERCISE WEEK 3 Tuesday, 18 OCT 2011-  PT TESTING Thursday, 20 OCT 2011-  COOKING CLASS WEEK 4 Tuesday

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"We have to extend our CAP Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Volunteer Service and Respect into all we do.  Not because they are CAP Values alone, but because they represent a good plan for the 'right things to do'!"                          -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP  Sept 2011 Cadets will meet in Room E109 for the first part of the meeting and Sign in. Opening Ceremonies Pledge of

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"Each of us is called to live up to the oaths and vows we take.  If not...if we cannot be people of our word...how can we hope to ever be trusted or respected.  Live up to what you say you will do and make it right."                                                  -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP Cadets will meet in Room E109 for the first part of the meeting and Sign in. Opening Ceremonies Pledge

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron posted the colors at the 2nd Annual Kleberg Co. Airport Air Show on Saturday 27 August 2011 starting off that day’s activities. The Color Guard was lead by C/SSgt Robert Alcantara, who carried the US Flag Colors. This was the second year the unit fielded the colors that the airport having done so in its inaugural year. Presenting the

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1500L hrs- Opening Ceremony 1515L hrs- Safety Meeting over Cooking and Fire Safety 1545L hrs- Cadets will be broken into three groups 1) One Group will Set up a CAMP, COOK AREA and Tents 2) One will begin preparations on the COOKING CLASS 3) The 2011-2012 Color Guard will be assigned, will be made mostly of Memorial Middle School Cadets as well as some non- MMS Cadets. 6 cadets will be

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Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron were working on Drill routines... please, if you have Facebook, take time to vote for one of these two routines and provide cometary. Cadet Spencer's Rifles: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150280200105476&comments Cadet Jimenez's Rifles: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150280201325476&comments

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June 2011 21 June 2011- Regular Meeting at CAP STATION KINSGVILLE at Memorial Middle School, Uniform of the Day is BDUs, activities will involve outdoor activities and cleaning and organizing the main meeting room after the custodians waxed the floor. 28 June 2011- No meeting, MAJOR CARRALES will be in Dallas, Texas on a school WORKSHOP JULY 2011 4 July 2011- Possible ACTIVITY in support of

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SOUTH TEXAS- To promote cadet fraternity and amity among the cadets of the newly formed Group VII/Texas Wing a day trip has been organized to take several cadets to visit a meeting of the Brownsville Composite Squadron on 14 June 2011.  12 Cadets can go and the van is available.  Cadets will meet at 1500L hrs (regular meeting time) and the Kingsville meeting will be only 1 hrs. Cadets who

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BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS-Lt Col Sean Crandall, Commander-Group VII, has called a meeting of Squadron Commanders, Staff and selected Cadets for Corpus Christi, Texas.  Initially set to be earlier but o make it a little easier for transportation, the meeting start time has been moved to10am.  The location of the meeting will be at the Corpus Christi Terminal building in the Green Room. We will start

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets continued CAMP activities but did have time to start writing some CADET DRILL ROUTINES which we might unleash onto some unsuspecting crowd at a future parade. There were two drill routines... If you have FACEBOOK, please go to the videos and critique and vote for the one you like best... Drill Routine 1: Written by Cadet J. Jimenez http://www.facebook.com/video/

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"The most important thing a person can bring to the unit is a level of self-sufficiency coupled with the idea that you have to work as a team to get things done.  The strength of the unit comes from having strong members."   -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 1500L hrs: Opening Ceremony with Colors Guard 1510L hrs: Review of CAMPOUT and upcoming activities 1) Group VII staff meeting in Corpus

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Bishop, Texas- Cadets and CAP Officers are currently planning a Camp Out/O-Flight weekend for 3-4 June 2011 at Bishop Municipal Airport.  Cadet Spencer and Major Carrales will begin moving materials to the site at around noon. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES and WEATHER Additionally, I want this to be a "prototype" for other summer "camp out" activities  testing  such things such as 1) expense (how

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Texas Wing- The Texas Wing announced Thursday, 31 March 2011, the creation of two new Groups. Col Brooks Cima, Texas Wing Commander, cites the move is to relieve the "administrative burden on our Group Commanders."  This effects both the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron as well as the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron which which previously bad been organized as part of Group V. "The Corpus Christi

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Kingsville, Texas- All Squadron Cadets were invited to attend the first meeting of SUMMER 2011 on Tuesday, 31 May 2011 at the Pizza Parlor in Kingsville, Texas.  However, due to an error on a calendar issued earlier this month attendance was small.  Instead, a staff meeting was held since the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Command and Cadet NCO Corps was present. The agenda discussed the up coming

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron recently had an opportunity to practice some outdoor cooking in preparation for Summer Camping activities.  While they intially intented to prepare a slate of dishes, the unit focused on CAMP PIZZA. "It seems wierd," said one on looker, "the idea of cooking a pizza on the bar-be-que pit is just strange." Never-the-less, cadets had a

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Kingsville, Texas- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron received a kudos this past week, the last week of school, by making a appearance in the Memorial Middle School Annual. This is the second year that Civil Air Patrol was documented in the yearbook. "We try to bring options to the student body," said Major J. E. Carrales, "we are honored to be in the process of making memories." Last year's 

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Kingsville, Texas- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Color Guard presented the colors at the Kleberg Co. War Memorial the ground of the Kleberg County Courthouse in recognition of Memorial Day 2011. Mr. Eddie Moreno of the VFW visited the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron to discuss possible activities for Memorial Day in Kingville which is Monday, 30 May 2011.  He has requested the unit's presence at

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Thought of the Day: "In everything we do, there has to be a focus on safety.  We are here to provide opportunities to the cadets and to provide a certain level of fun and a change from the regular...to injure, hurt or otherwise harm people."                                    -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP   -March 2007 1605L hrs- Opening Ceremonies, Pledge, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence

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"Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect are the core values of the Civil Air Patrol...in as much, you have to do what you say you will do for the good of your unit to the best of your abilities in a way that shows you know you're brother and sister CAP members that have worth.  If you can't do what you say you will...then you need to acknowledge that and let people know what can and

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South Texas- An  initial campout event will be held from Friday, 3 June to Saturday 4 June 2011 at the Bishop Municipal Airport north of Bishop, Texas.  This marks the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron's first foray into camping in over a year.  Cadets from the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron has camped out earlier this month for O-Flights at the same location. Only two or three cadets from each

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CADET LEADERS: PLEASE READ O-FLIGHT SCHEDULING PROCEDURES ATTACHED. PLEASE PRINT AND KEEP A HARD COPY FOR REFERENCE. DISTRIBUTE AS YOU SEE FIT. O-FLIGHTS WILL RESUME 30 MAY, 2011 ON MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. THANKS, MIKE WARD OPERATIONS OFFICER ___________________________________ CORPUS CHRISTI COMPOSITE SQUADRONCOASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRONO FLIGHT SCHEDULING PROCEDURES The longer daylight hours of

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Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets and Senior Members from two South Texas Civil Air Patrol units proudly assisted with the 36th Annual running of the Beach-to-Bay relay Marathon in Corpus Christi, Texas on 21 May 2011.  The relay is the largest such relay in the United States of America and attracts participants from all over the world. Cadets provide three main services at this event, finish line

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Memorial Middle School- Cadet Savahannah J. Jimenez of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron was appointed the rank of First Sergeant at Memorial Middle School on 19 May 2011 after completing training as a Civil Air Patrol airman. Cadet Jimenez first joined the Civil Air Patrol on 08 Sept 2009 as a member of the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron and was one of the Charter Members of the Coastal Bend

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The meeting for 19 May 2011 has been canceled as per the calendar.  Major Carrales will be attending a Banquet for Kingsville ISD teachers.  Meeting will resume next Tuesday. Cadet are to continue turning in their BEACH-TO-BAY permission slips.

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 Robstown, Texas- Cadet O-Flights were scheduled and flown on 18 May 2011 under the stewardship of Major Jerry Lunceford, CAP.  The cadets were flown at Nueces Co. Airport (KRBO) amid excellent conditions. Major Jerry Lunceford flew C/A1C Jon Stillwagon and C/Amn Ricardo Gonzalez. Their path included a tour of South Texas and a partial flyover of Kingsville, Texas. Additionally, Cadet

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This will be where all information on the role of the Corpus Christi Comp Sqadron and Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron involvement in the Beach-to-Bay Relay will be posted. Almanac Information: Beach to Bay Relay- Cadets will support the activity with passive security and other logistical support. Assignment will be given out prior. Some will look after trophies, others will work the FINISH LINE and

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"The idea of organizational and individual excellence (a CAP CORE VALUE) is that we do our best at all times.  Things of this nature do not happen, overnight or with the waving of a wand.  For some, it takes time.  Some already have it as part of their upbringing...others will have to work at it.  We all, however, all be better off if we set high goals and reach for the stars."   -Major J. E.

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O-Flights for Monday, 16 May 2011, have been postponed until Wednesday, 18 May 2011 due to a conflict with Capt M. Ward, pilot. Cadets Gonzalez and Stillwagon will fly on Wednesday, weather pending.

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"How we value the things we have says a lots about what type of person we are.  For example, at one time I used to give certificates indicating cadet promotions, however, the cadets would leave them thrown.  I can only assume they did not value them...yet they cherished the Curry ribbon and their first stripe.  Why?  Why disregard the certificate?  After studying this for years I came up with an

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"When one takes on membership in something, be it a team or a school or even a cadet program, they are a member of that organization at all times.  That means both in and out of uniform.  The CAP CORE VALUES of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect don't 'shut off' just because the uniform comes off.  These are thing you are called on to add to your life.  You need to be a person

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Nueces Co. Airport- Fear of gusting winds canceling the Cadet Orientation Flights of 9 May 2011were set aside as regulation conditions presented themselves allowing C/1st Lt Matthew Spencer and C/Amn Devin Salazar to fly as planned.  Never-the-less, Major Carrales monitored the weather via this blog to insure cadets at Memorial Middle School and H.M. King could practice their skills at reading

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May 2011: Meetings and Activities Goals anf Objectives for May 2011 1) Qualify all personnel in General Emergency Services (Starting with Alpha Flight) 2) Conduct BCUT course for Bravo Flight 3) Prepare of airport Camp Out (including Tents and cooking) 4) Prepare for possible deployments in Hurricane Season One goal in mind is to provide trained, deployable cadets as a force miltiplier for any

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  NUECES CO AIRPORT (KBRO)- For the second time in one week Civil Air Patrol Cadets were given Orientation Flights from Robstown's Nueces Co. Airport. Cadets Jimenez and Ziyad we selected to fly with Cadet Matthew Spencer on Stand by for the activity.  The squadron blog reported on weather all day and examined that there was a potential dangerous crosswind in the early morning that was no

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Analysis: EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING After a discussion on the performance of the 32 ft PVC tower that failed to be erected on Thursday 28 April 2011; it was discovered that there were several factors that contibuted to its failure.  Analysis of the situation determined that the following were probable factors 1) several cadets were not focused on the activity and were not moving as a team, 2)

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1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies- CADET SPENCER Safety: AIR FIELDS and FLIGHT LINE SAFETY, these places can be very dangerous.  Look out for FOD, Foreign Object Debris, which is made up of small things that can damage aircraft as well as people.  Additionally, propellors and prop-blast can be an issue...a propellor is invisible when it is turning at such a high rate of speed.  No paying attention

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Robstown, Texas- C/SrA Juan Vela, Jr and C/Amn Sarah Del Valle had  a cadet O-Flight on Monday, 2 May 2011 at Nueces Co. Airport located near Robstown, Texas.  Initially, it seemed that weather conditions would be an issue; however, Cadets Del Valle and Vela took off on their flights around 1745L hrs. They were flown out of Nueces Co Airport in Robstown, Texas and  transported there by Major

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By Major J. E. Carrales, CAP Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron (of Kingsville) and the Corpus Christi Cadet Squadron were honored to represent the Civil Air Patrol in the 2011 Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade which was held in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday, 30 April 2011. In all, attendance was excellent seeing a good mix of cadets from both units.

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This post is designed for last minute instruction and information on the Buck Days Parade in Corpus Christi, Texas.  There will be links to follow to the body of the other previously posted on this blog. DETAILED INFORMATION on ALL THING RELATING TO SOUTH TEXAS CAP UNITS and BUC DAYS Several Logistical items will need to be mitigated.  1) Transport of the CAP Van to the end of the parade route

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Many cadets have inquired about what should be in a 24 hour pack.  I try to make mine a useful as possible and even carry it in my car.  It has saved me many times. The answer can be found in the ground team guides... 1) The 24 hour pack is what you carry while searching. As it's name infers, in case of an emergency, this equipment will help you survive in the wilderness for 24 hours. In

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"Often times, I endure ridicule by some fellow CAP Officers (respectfully in line with our core values...of course) for pointing out that there are things in CAP that can 'kill a person' if they do not pay attention.  It sounds harsh, I admit that...but safety starts with each of us having situational awareness...that most serious understanding of those issues around us that can harm.  We must be

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TRAVEL ORDERS/INFORMATION SHEET                                                                           27 APRIL 2011 Cadets from the COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON will travel to CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS on 30 APRIL 2011 to march in the 2011 BUC DAYS PARADE.  CADETS will travel in the squadron van limiting the number to some 13 cadets and equipment.  Your child ______________________________________

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Corpus Christi, Texas- In an effort to promote Group unity between the Squadrons of Southern Group V, Major J.E. Carrales, transported a number of cadets to Corpus Christi, Texas to conduct a joint meeting of the Coprus Christi Comp Squadron and thw Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron. "In the Summer," began Major Carrales, "we will also make some treks down South to Brownsville and reconnect with our

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron will travel to CAP STATION CORPUS CHRISTI for the final practice before the Buc Days Parade.  Last minute details will be discussed and logistics will be planned. INITIAL BUC DAY'S LIST- also Corpus Meeting list. (Hilighting indicates permission ship of parents notified) Cadets: 1) C/1st Lt M. Spencer 2) C/ SSgt S Jimenez 3) C/SrA J

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PERMISSION SLIP/INFORMATION SHEET                                                                          22 APRIL 2011 Cadets from the COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON will travel to CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT on 26 APRIL 2011 to attend a meeting of the CORPUS CHRISTI COMPOSITE SQUADRON.  This will be the last practice for the BUC DAYS PARADE which will be held on 30 APRIL 2011 in CORPUS

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Kingsville, Texas- At the 21 April 2011 meeting of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron several cadets, led by Bravo Flight Cadets, consturcted a 22 foot tower out of PVC pipes and poly-chord rope.  The structure is designed to be a COMMUNICATIONS asset designed "in house" to supplement CAP Communications in this part of South Texas' coastal bend. "This tower," began Major Carrales, "is an example of

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1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies Safety: Total review of Tree Line and Hydration issues. DISCUSS NEW FLIGHT ASSIGNMENTS as per the BLOG Promotions: C/Amn A. Ziyad to her rank (promoted prior to be done in ceremony) Upcoming Events: 1) Next Tuesday's Trip to Corpus Christi.  10 cadets (van safe limit) will be chosen to attend.  This is the final joint practice exercise between the COASTAL BEND

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Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade- Cadets and interested Senior Members will represent their respective squadron by marching in this parade. It is an important one that the CIVIL AIR PATROL has not participated in since 2005.  This will be a joint project between the COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON and the CORPUS CHRISTI COMP SQUADRON. It will be necessary to have the SQUADRON VAN Positioned for

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PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION                                                                                               20 APRIL 2011 The following document serves to outline the cadet command structure of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron.  This will take effect on 22 April 2011.   ALPHA FLIGHT- “Bravo for Alpha”C/1st Lt Matthew Spencer- Flight CommanderC/SrA M. Adame- ACTING Flight Sergeant C/SrA J

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APRIL 2011 The overall Goals for April 2011 were well addressed.  Marching generally improved and that was displayed in  Buc Day's Parade: Passive Security detail was only mildly addressed, that will be a greater concern for May 2011 in that it is BEACH to BAY where that skill will be needed. The skill of setting up Tarps was proven during WEEK IV with Alpha Flight's successful placing of the

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"When we win...we win togehter, when we don't we we share the bitter taste of the loss.  Let us always remember that we work togehter." -Maj. Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies Safety: HYDRATION ISSUES at CAP ACTIVITIES. Promotions: C/Amn A. Ziyad to her rank (promoted prior to be done in ceremony) Public Affairs: Look over CAP activity in Local Newspapers (if time allows)

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by Major Joe Ely Carrlaes, CAP Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron presented the Colors at the 17 April 2011 outing of the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball club at What-A-Burger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.  The opportunity to present the Colors during opening weekend came to the unit via the good graces of Mr. Steve Richards, Director of Ballpark Entertainment,

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PromotionsCongratulations are in order for Cadets Phelps and Ortiz as they passed their required tests to be promoted to:Cadet Airmen Phelps --> Cadet Airmen 1st Class PhelpsCadet Airmen First Class Ortiz --> Cadet Senior Airmen OrtizPromotions are a time to acknowledge achievement but also increased responsibility. I am extremely proud of the cadets for going up in rank and look forward to more

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Kingsville, Texas-  The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron continued its preparations for its April activities with color guard practices and work on its Field Activity Deployment drills.   Members of the Alpha and Bravo Fights were very busy this week improving communications equipment and UDF skills. CONGRATS to BRAVO FLIGHT: APRIL WEEK II FLIGHT OF THE WEEK Colors Element- C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez

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"Each cadet should be in the business of making memories they will enjoy years from now, that they will remember their commanders and brother and sister CAP airmen.  REMEMBER...as with all activities...If you are not having fun; you aren't doing it right."                                                      -Maj. Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies Safety: Refresher course on

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Major Carrales inspects the tower. Kingsville, Texas- Alpha and Bravo Flight of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron are deep into training.  Each has an ES focus.  Alpha Flight is going to focus on field Emergency Services including UDF and other Field Activity Deployment activities.  Bravo Flight began its Communications focus with an Introduction to Communications with a protracted presentation

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April 9&10, 2011 Corpus Christi Composite Squadron Attends NAS Air Show It is the 100 year anaversary for Naval Air Power! The Air Show this year was met with a big response by the people of Corpus Christi coming out to show their support of the different military branches and of course, the blue angels. The Copus Christi Composite squadron had their own tent display for both days along with

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April 2, 2011 The Corpus Christi cadets traveled to Camp Swift April 1,2011 to help the National Guard with some tasks in order to recieve a scholarship for one of their cadets to this summer's encampment. Those who participated were: 1) C/MSGT Barnes 2) C/TSGT Lidy 3) C/SrA Clake 4) C/A1C Ryder 5) SM Ryder 6) CAPT Guadalupe It was a great time, where the cadets interacted with other Texas

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 "When a Flight or Squadron decides to evaluate itself...to see their 'value' to the overall organization...they must look at how well they executed the missions presented.  It's all about getting the job done."                                                  -Maj. Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies Safety: Staying focused on the activity and being "PROACTIVE" about keeping

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The COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON staff announces the selected cadets that will be tasked with presenting the colors at the CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS baseball game on Sunday, 17 April 2011. Commanding Officer: Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP COLORS ELEMENT C/SSgt S. Jimenez (US FLAG) C/Amn J. Stillwagon (CAP or TEXAS FLAG) C/SrA J. Cardec (US GUARD) C/SrA J. Vela (CAP GUARD) DETAILS POSTED HERE

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NAS CORPUS CHRISTI- Cadets and CAP Officers for the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron held a mini-CAP Open House on 9 and 10 April 2011 at the NAS Corpus Christi Airshow.  The airshow honored the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The Airshow is always a popular attraction featuring the best of local and regional aviation as well as what the US military, particularly the US Navy, have to offer.  This year

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APRIL 2011WEEK IIThe 12 April meeting began with a short safety lecture/discussion on "Staying focused on the activity and being "PROACTIVE" about keeping from getting hurt."  This was done to increase awareness at our activities that are becoming more and more "field" driven. Promotions for C/Amn Sarah Del Valle and C/SrA Juan M. Cardec were done in ceremony at the 12 April 2011 meeting.

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ANNOUNCEMENT It is my pleasure to announce that BRAVO FLIGHT is the Flight of the week for WEEK 1 of April 2011.  Their excellence was due mostly to two issue 1) Promotions and Advancements and 2) outstanding wear of the CAP uniform. I am looking forward to next week's activities, as we get more training we can do more things.  A reminder...WEAR YOUR UNIFORM PROUDLY!!! FLIGHT ROSTER BRAVO

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Kingsville, Texas- As part of continued ES FIELD ACTIVITY DEPLOYMENT (FAD)  training, cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron ventured into the woods to scout for suitable wood poles to use as future TARP and TENT poles or for other general use. Using a "Sierra Saw" available from a certain discount store familiar to most South Texans, as well as most all AMERICANS, the units two flight were

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1605L Hrs: Opening Ceremonies Safety: Using Safety in the Tree Line: Avoiding dangerous animals, insects and plants. Promotions: C/A1C Juan M. Cardec to C/SrA and subsequent Mary Feik Award (to be done before KNOCKOUT) Public Affairs: GO over Corpus Christi newsletter Upcoming Events: Possible Camp Out and Airport Fly-in at Bishop Municipal Airport on 4 June 2011. Drill and Ceremonies

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Corpus Christi International Airport- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron traveled via CAP VAN from CAP-STATION KINGSVILLE to CAP STATION CORPUS CHRISTI on 5 April 2011to continue practicing for the BUC DAYS PARADE that will be held on 30 April 2011.  The cadets departed immediately following the regular meeting of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron at 1755L hrs and arrived at Corpus

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will present the colors during opening weekend for the CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS baseball team on 17 April 2011.   This is for the start of the 2011 season.  The hooks will be playing the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Major J.E. Carrales confirmed the date with Mr. Steve Richards of the Corpus Christi Hooks on 4 April 2011

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16:05 Assemble Outside by CAP STATION KINGSVILLE Opening Ceremonies Explain how a CHANGE of COMMAND CEREMONY works PRESENT AWARDS in FORMATION AWARD ROSTER COLOR GUARD PRACTICE for Selected Team and Drill Practice for ALL OTHER SQUADRON MEMBERS Cadets will participate in a game of Knockout for points toward Flight of the Week. 17:30 Those leaving for CAP STATION CORPUS CHRISTI will load up

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Week I of April 2011 was the start of a very busy month for the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron as well as the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron.  It began on a down note on 4 April 2011 O-Flights were CANCELED for a second time due to TO HIGH WIND. Cadets Vela and Delapaz were ordered to stand down and asked to pick new partners for another attempt at Monday/Wednesday O-Flights later in the month.

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Cadets from the COASTAL BEND CADET FLIGHT will travel to CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT on 5 APRIL 2011 to attend a meeting of the CORPUS CHRISTI COMPOSITE SQUADRON. The main purpose is to practice for the BUC DAYS PARADE which will be held on 30 APRIL 2011 in CORPUS CHRISTI., TEXAS. CADETS will travel in the squadron van limiting the number to some 11 cadets and equipment. ALL CADETS

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Kinsgville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron did a really good job executing their objectives on 31 March 2011 by showing mastery of several knots and the use of ropes to erect a flag pole.  New flight assignments provided a different mix and dynamic for the activities. "It is key that we instill a certain level of team work," said Major J.E. Carrales, "the new assignments have

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Awards and promotions for March 2011 will be posted on this post.   Please, check back for updates until listed as "finalized." Starting on 31 March 2011, a competition between ALPHA and BRAVO flight will commence.  One will be designated "Flight of the Week," the Flight achieving the designation the most times in three weeks will be designated "Flight of the Month" for April 2011. Promotions:

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Robstown, Texas- C/A1C Robert Alcantara and C/A1C Juan M. Cardec, both Civil Air Patrol cadets from Memorial Middle School, participated in the first Cadet Orientation flights of Spring 2011 launched from Nueces Co. Airport near Robstown, Texas.  Their Orientation Pilot, 1st Lt Mike Ward of the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron, provided some initial instruction and moral support as they took their

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PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION 29 MAR 2011The following document serves to outline the cadet command structure of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron. To support the idea of cadet leadership and serve as a true “leadership lab” cadets will fill leadership roles as element leaders, assistant element leaders and limited command responsibilities supervised by the unit’s command. (Note: shows only currently

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"The mark of a solid cadet is not in pushing people around when one gets a promotion or finding things wrong in the newest members; but lies in living the CAP CORE VALUES in their daily lives.  That they become people of integrity who value volunteer service to the community to a high degree of excellence and that they respect themselves and others."                                       -Maj

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Due to a conflict with the Memorial Middle School Band resulting in many a cadet absence for preparation for the activity, there will be no regular meeting of the Squadron at MMS.

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Robstown, Texas- Cadets were disappointed as the clouds and haze rolled into South Texas and forced the canceling of O-Flights. "We have something called ORM," began 1st Lt Mike Ward CC-CAP orientation pilot while instructing cadets, "we have to identify, assess and do something about those risks." Cadets J. Vela and A.R. Delapaz, instead, were given a "ground school" like instuction

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron are currently learning a few things about ropes and knots. Each cadet is given a small stretch of rope to practice several key knots...1) the square knot, 2) a double half hitch, 3) clove hitch and 4) timber hitch. It is hoped that these, when mastered, can be used to make lashings for "in the field" COMM towers, setting up tarps

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THE FOLLOWING CBC-CAP CADETS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR CADET O-FLIGHTS DURING THE WEEK OF 28 MARCH-1 APRIL 2011. ORIENTATION PILOT WILL BE 1st Lt MIKE WARD of the CORPUS CHRISTI COMP SQUADRON. O-FLIGHTS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT NUECES COUNTY AIRPORT in ROBSTOWN, TEXAS AFTER SCHOOL DURING THE LIGHT PROVIDED BY THE RECENT TIME CHANGE. ALL CADETS SLATED TO FLY ARE TO BRING OR WEAR THEIR UNIFORM TO SCHOOL TO

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Overall Goals for March and April 2011: *Improve Marching for Buc Day's Parade *Practice Passive Security detail * Learn necessary knots for setting up 1) Tarps, 2) Tents and 3) to Construct a COMM tower, March 2011 proved to be a very successful month for the unit. Aside from ending the training cycle and integrating CHARLIE flight into ALPHA and BRAVO, resulting in two strengthened FLIGHTS,

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Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron traveled to the Corpus Christi International Airport on 22 March 2011 to join their brother and sister airmen in inter-squadron fellowship and to begin the initial planning for several major upcoming events."We all had a great time," said Major Joe Ely Carrales, Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Commander, "it is always a good thing to

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Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade- Cadets and interested Senior Members will represent their respective squadron by marching in this parade. It is an important one that the CIVIL AIR PATROL has not participated in since 2005. It will be necessary to have the SQUADRON VAN Positioned for KINGSVILLE the week of this activity. Time and Date: Saturday 30 April 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

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PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION 10 MAR 2011The following document serves to outline the cadet command structure of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron. To support the idea of cadet leadership and serve as a true “leadership lab” cadets will fill leadership roles as element leaders, assistant element leaders and limited command responsibilities supervised by the unit’s command. (Note: shows only currently

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Kingsville, Texas- One sure sign than a Civil Air Patrol unit has "staying power" is that it takes on a moniker...some symbol that greatly unifies the Squadron. Some Units have a great legacy, for example, the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron has a patch based on the symbol of COASTAL PATROL BASE 15, the sub-hunting CIVIL AIR PATROL unit that was garrisoned at Corpus Christi early in World

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South Texas- In an effort to make up for lost time, I would like to post some information on some of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron's activities since it's charter came through.The Unit has been very active in Kingsville Area parades, starting before the "split off" from the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron with the H.M. King Homecoming Parade (pictured to the left) to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

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Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron are planning a trip to visit their brother and sister cadets in the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron on Tuesday 22 March 2011. The purpose of the visit is to coordinate several upcoming activities, including the proposed BUC DAY'S ILLUMINATED NIGHT PARADE and support of the BEACH TO BAY RELAY MARATHON.Additionally, other issues,

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Greetings Visitor,This blog has been inactive for a few years. I am bring it back on line! Expect a few changes to the format and name to reflect Civil Air Patrol in South Texas.Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAPCommanderCoastal Bend Cadet Squadron

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