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“If you work hard and strive for excellence, you can do anything.

“ -C/CMSgt Oakland,

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Volume 6, Issue I

Settling In Cadets have fully entered the encampment environment by today, starting with a rousing wake-up this morning. After marching to Starbase, where most classes and drill take place, cadets took part in a period of physical fitness to boost teamwork through constant encouragement.

In this Issue: Page 2 Staff Spotlight Cessna Citation Emergency Training First Inspection Page 3 A Personal Word from Staff Encampment Nutrition

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By The Numbers 160 Attendees (Cadets and Seniors)

51 Cadet Staff

24 Seniors

85 Cadet Students

136 Cadets

Safety Tip Brought to you by your Safety Officers The human body loses water extremely fast in cold, windy environments—don’t let the cold or lack of sweat fool you! Make sure you take frequent hydration breaks to ensure peak performance.

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Staff Spotlight: C/Medic Tyler Griffin

“My job begins when safety’s ends.” -C/1Lt Tyler Griffin

What is your position? Cadet Medical OIC. What’s involved with this position? I and my medical team make sure cadets receive the proper medical treatment, spread safety awareness and keep all of the staff and students healthy to ensure efficiency and cadet success of the encampment program. What do you want to learn at this encampment? I want to expand my knowledge of the medical field as well as to gain first-hand experience in dealing with emergency situations. Do you enjoy meeting all the new faces at encampment? Of course! I enjoy meeting other people at encampment whether they are students or staff members. As Medical OIC, I like to be the person responsible for their safety, and with that comes a certain type of loyalty that is created between all members I interact with.

Cessna Citation Emergency Training Today, cadets were treated to a presentation on the Cessna Citation. Due to their special rocketpropelled emergency parachute, a Citation crash with a non-deployed parachute poses an extra fire, explosion, and projectile risk to emergency crews. Col. Kuddes gave an excellent presentation to educate us on the importance of informing emergency teams on the possible hazards after a Citation crash landing.

First Inspection The first inspection was run on day one, and it came as a shock to many cadets. The cadets had worked hard to make their beds and organize their lockers. Many cadets felt disappointed that their work was unsatisfactory. Despite the stern staff, the cadets learned what was wrong and how they could improve. With one inspection under their belt, cadets will be able to learn from their mistakes and fix them. Undoubtedly, the next inspection will result in better scores from the cadets.

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Volume 6, Issue I

A personal word from staff For many of you basic cadets, encampment has been tough so far. You have felt tired, hungry, and stressed. While it may seem like there will be no end to this now, it will go by faster than you think. Encampment will only get better. You will build teamwork within your flight and become a better team every day. You will become an expert on hospital corners and footlocker organization. You will become excellent at performing drill and keeping in step. You will participate in a wide range of fun activities, including rifle shooting and an obstacle course. You will enjoy every day more than the last one as encampment goes on. At the end of encampment, most of you will be sad to leave. Don’t feel discouraged, even when you are yelled at or you face a difficult challenge. Look for support from your teammates, and help them when they are in need. You will succeed at this encampment, but you must do your best at everything and trust your

C/Maj Bradley Doubrava, Encampment Cadet Commander

Encampment Nutrition As Encampment is a busy week that requires a lot of energy, it is important that cadet students are eating balanced meals that will sustain them throughout the day. Fruits and vegetables are provided at every meal, and cadets are encouraged to take a serving of them, even if they may not particularly like the kind that is served. Besides eating a balanced meal, cadets should eat as much as they can of what they are given. This is to avoid wasting food and so that cadets can go throughout their day without the stress of feeling hungry.

Fruits and vegetables are provided at every meal, and cadets are encouraged to take a serving of them.