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We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6pm until 8pm. Location: Birmingham International Airport 117th ANG Base 5401 East Lake Blvd Birmingham, AL 35217
Mission: *Cadet Programs *Emergency Services *Aerospace Education
Rick Karle WVTM 13
WELCOME HOME!
Armen with the 117th Air Refueling Wing return home to Birmingham after being deployed to the Middle East.
Thank you for your service!
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Civil Air Patrol observes its 72nd anniversary as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force this week – a role authorized by Congress with Public Law 80-557 and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
The White House telegram (seen below) broke the news on May 26, 1948. Before that, CAP had served in support of the U.S. Army Air Corps. The 1948 law ensured that the partnership would continue with the newly formed Air Force, which was created Sept. 18, 1947.
The relationship reached another level in August 2015 with the announcement that the all-volunteer auxiliary would be included as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, joining members of the active Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
“Civil Air Patrol volunteers have a rich history of service to country,” said National Commander and CEO Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, commenting recently on CAP's record-breaking performance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “They have banded together to perform a myriad of humanitarian missions as members of the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.”
The United States Air Force Band
HONOR | As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let us reflect on the tremendous price that was paid by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Through the sounding of Taps, members of The United States Air Force Band solemnly render honor to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
A long-held musical tradition at military funerals, the music of Taps originated from a Civil War bugle call entitled, “Extinguish Lights”. A plaintive call, the sounding of Taps signals the end of the fallen serviceman’s duty and is the final tribute from a grateful nation.
To those who have given the last full measure of devotion, we honor your service, pay tribute to your lives, and thank you for your selfless sacrifice.
We'd like to thank Mr. Matthew Priest, Director of Culpeper National Cemetery, all of the staff at Culpeper National Cemetery, as well as Ms. Richelle Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist with the Department of Veteran Affair’s National Cemetery Administration, for their help making this tribute possible.
National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #honorthem #honorthefallen
Credits:
Executive Producer - Colonel Don Schofield
Producer - Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann
Director/Editor - Technical Sgt. Tim Hilgert
Assistant Director - Technical Sgt. Mike Brest
Aerial Videographer - Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald
Audio Engineer - Master Sgt. Michael Hampf
Bugler - Technical Sgt. Jason Covey
Congratulations to our graduating high school Senior, C/1st Lt. Nail. We look forward to seeing where your adventures take you!
Operation American Resolve
The 117th Air Refueling Wing from Sumpter Smith JNGB, Birmingham, Alabama flew a KC-135R Stratotanker over Alabama hospitals to honor healthcare workers, fir...
Save the date....we will have a CAP SAREX on June 11th. Details will follow closer to the launch date as we are still planning ways to social distance and implement all needed safety requirements.
117th Air Refueling Wing
A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 117th Air Refueling Wing will be flying over hospitals in Huntsville and Birmingham on Tuesday. This mission is a part of the nationwide Air Force Salutes Flyover under Operation American Resolve.
UPDATE:
Projected flyover times are as follows.
Cullman Regional Medical Center, 12:32.
Huntsville Hospital, 12:45
St. Vincent East, 1:07
St. Vincent, 1:10
Children’s Hospital, 1:10
UAB, 1:10
Princeton, 1:10
Shelby, 1:16
Grandview, 1:23
Brookwood, 1:23
UAB Highlands, 1:24
Please help us get the word out about the flyovers by sharing this post. Please see the graphic for more information.
We welcome and encourage viewers to tag the 117 ARW using the hashtags #WeSaluteAlabama, #AirForceSalutes and #TogetherAL in photos and videos of the flyover.
Thank you!
Congratulations to the following cadets on their recent promotions:
A1C Alshariki, CMSgt Bell, SSgt Jason, MSgt E. Langie, MSgt J. Langie, 1stLt Nail, MSgt Robinson, and MSgt Smith. Hopefully we will be able to celebrate in person soon! Keep up the great work cadets! Also, congrats toC/1stLt Nail on her CAP Academic Scholarship and C/CMSgt Bell on his CAP Flight Scholarship. Way to represent the 090!
Alabama Wing,
I hope everyone is doing well given the fact that we are pretty much staying home. My family and I are doing well. As you probably figured out, your leadership and myself have been looking at the remainder of our schedule for this year, and trying to make some decisions as to what and when are we going to try to finish our schedule. Also, we have been keeping up with the most current COVID-19 situation in Alabama. Unfortunately, the virus does not seem to be easing up, which means we could be looking at the current socializing limitations remaining in tact until the end of May. Also, the hotels around the state are under stricter guidelines when it comes to hosting large crowds until 1 June.
So, we held a discussion with the hotel management and found a workable date of 19 - 21 June 2020 for hosting our Wing Conference. At this point, the hotel staff is reworking our contract and moving all of our arrangements over to that weekend. Again, you do not have to do anything at this point if you had hotel reservations. Also, you have time to make reservations for the event.
As for our Summer Encampment, we are going to postpone it and are weighing our options for getting it in this year. Several factors have gone into this decision. First, the current location for our encampment is in question because of the Alabama National Guard's Training Requirements. Their schedules are sliding to the right like ours. Also, we are awaiting new policy requirements from NHQ, which will have to be worked into our plans. We will keep you posted on the new dates and location once we figure it out.
As for the Color Guard Competition, we had to cancel the event. We will be issuing refunds for the people who registered for it. This event is being postponed until 2021.
By now, you should have been told the new Region Event's Schedule, which has changed drastically. Further, I would expect the Summer NCSAs will be changed or cancelled. We are awaiting further word on those activities.
We apologize for the continued fluctuation in scheduling, but we are going through some unprecedented times, and your health and safety have been most important to your leadership team. Please continue meeting and working virtually until we get cleared to start getting back together.
If you have questions or concerns, please consult with your leadership team. They can work through the chain of command as needed.
Wishing All the Best,
Col James Harris, CAP
Commander, Alabama Wing
We will not be holding any in person meetings until further notice. This is a great time to get any on-line testing completed or work on PT requirements. Praying you all are well! Feel free to check in here and say hi!
Dreams On Wings
Home Dreams On Wings will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 Have A Full Day Of Fun On Us! When a child is faced with a serious illness it affects the entire family. Dreams On Wings is designed to give those children and their families a day to forget about the issues they’re dealing with and do so...
No meeting this week. We will be following Wing recommendations and will continue to update you as we continue to monitor incoming information. This is a great time to complete any independent study and on-line testing.
It was a beautiful day for O-Flights at the 090!
If you are interested, this STEM Drone Camp is being offered locally this summer.
Drone Academy is a free, week-long summer program that offers a balanced, blended experience integrating interactive STEM learning, student mentoring, and career exposure designed for 9th-12th grade students.
Update: The discounted pricing has been extended until February 29th. Grab your tickets now before the price goes up!
Tomorrow, 20 Feb 2020, is the final day before the early bird rates end for the Wing Conference. Also, the reduced family group rate will change as well. Please get your registrations in as soon as possible to take advantage of the lower rates before they are increased.
The registration is on the Wing Web Site under the "Wing Events" link.
We were honored to have several distinguished guests tonight to present the DAR Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award to C/2Lt Nail. Thank you Major Staton for attending and thank you Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Shelfer from DAR for presenting this honor.
Congratulations to Cadet Bell on his promotion to C/SMSgt.
Congrats to Cadet Manning on his promotion to C/SrA.
Congratulations to Cadet Watson on his promotion to C/Amn.
Congrats to Al-Shariki on his promotion to C/Amn.
Congratulations C/2Lt. Nail on being named the DAR Outstanding Cadet of the Year! It was our pleasure to have Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Shelfer from DAR present this special recognition.
Dreams On Wings
Dreams on Wings 2020 will be on May 16 at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Atlantic East Hangar 8. We are looking forward to this special day! Please help us get the word out by sharing this post.
NESA Satellite Southeast
NESA Satellite Southeast
Aircrew Photo Credit: Lt Col Thomas Berg
NESA Satellite Southeast
Advanced Ground Team preparing to begin the Obstacle Navigation course.
NESA Satellite Southeast
sUAS team flies the DJ Phantom this afternoon.
Fun with Bernoulli’s Principle and other Aerospace aspects....
Daughters of the American Revolution announced Cadet Commander Nail of the 090 as the DAR Outstanding Cadet of the Year. This medal is awarded to cadets of outstanding ability and achievement who have distinguished themselves through leadership, honor, service, courage, and patriotism. Congratulations C/2nd Lt. Nail. She will receive this distinguished honor at a future DAR awards ceremony.
The 090 SAREX team is out early this morning.
Having fun creating straw axes.
Congrats to Cadet E. Bell on his promotion to MSgt.
Congrats to Cadet J. Langie on his promotion to TSgt.
Congrats to Cadet E. Langie on his promotion to TSgt.
Congrats to Cadet M. McKnight on his promotion to Airman.
NESA Satellite Southeast
Not only is NSSE now a National Activity, but we are conducting our first sUAS course as well. Watch the drone training in action.
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Birmingham, AL
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Flight video 2 of 2 by Cadets - USAF KC-135R Stratotanker refueling a USAF F-22 jet - January 24, 2018
Flight video 1 of 2 by our cadets - USAF KC-135R Stratotanker - January 24, 2018
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