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May 2002 Archive

All the old garbage you can handle!

:: MayStuff!
What does a Briton mean when he says 'crikey'? We dunno either, but maybe Part 2 of our series on the Air Training Corps will tell. … It seems like we've hawked something else up from PAWG: Part 1 of our series on Summer School. Find out what makes those guys in the orange t-shirts tick! … More of that silly Phase III leadership stuff from MIWG's l'enfant terrible Capt Matt Heusser. … Our own CPL Shawn Stanford, PAARNG says 'Tanks for the extra work, buddy.' … Make sure you check out the latest pack of lies we've 'cooked' up for Drummond Island: DECLASSIFIED! … Fresh back from the sabbatical your goofy questions drove him to, Dr. Drill has just the thing for that embarrassing itch. … Got another link for ya! You think you were a dumb kid? Check out Joe Pillsbury - this guy put the 'D' in DUH! … We've got spacedog, yes we do! We've got space dog, how 'bout YOU?! You don't? Well don't be the only one at the summer activity of your choice without one! Haul your tookus to the CadetStuff store and order one for each day of encampment! … Last, but WAY not least: anybody here a race fan? Check this out!
Links :: Space Cadet!
PE00095A.gif (1357 bytes)Admit it: you'd love to go into space; sent aloft on that blazing tail of fire, experiencing weightlessness, visiting the planets, hoping your cardboard space capsule won't burn up on re-entry... Cardboard!? Yep, cardboard! Join the adventures of eight year-old Joseph Pillsbury as he slips the surly bonds of earth in a space capsule his brother made out of discarded paper products. Remember: Standard disclaimers regarding eating and drinking while reading this apply. Oh, and as Joe says: "Do Not Try This! The 70s were much less litigious times!"
Features :: Drummond Island:Declassified - The Mess
Dear Sir, I was very surprised to hear that you are discouraging your cadets from attending Drummond Island. While I understand that there have been stories circulating around about abuse and extreme conditions, I can state for a fact that no cadet has ever been abused up there, and I would put our safety record up against any activity in the nation. I should point out that those stories are spread by people who have never attended Drummond Island. Continue reading
Drill :: Wait a minute, Mr. Postman!
Dear Dr. Drill,
Recently in my squadron, the point has come up as to where the Flight Commanderss are to be posted at the beginning of the formation as the NCOs are reporting (Element Leaders to the Flight Sergeants, Flight Sergeants to the First Sergeant, First Sergeant to the Cadet Commander, the whole bit). I have seen no provisions for this in the beloved AFM 36-2203 and we were wondering what is supposed to be done for this.
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Profiles :: This is the ATC - Part 2 (Enter Joe Bloggs)
Joe Bloggs goes down to his local ATC Squadron (a D1) at the minimum age of 13 years and three months. He may be there for a whole host of reasons, ranging from a desire to fly, a desire to lead or simply because he is curious about what goes on. He may have become disenchanted with another organization and may be seeking more of a challenge in life. Continue reading
Activities :: Hawk Mountain 2002: Cadet Staff Training
Hawk Mountain Ranger Staff training is a tradition that has been around for many years. Of course, as everything does, there have been changes; some for the worse and some for the better. In past years Hawk Mountain Staff Training was eight weekends of training, seven at Hawk Mountain (or some other outdoor field environment), and one at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG). Continue reading