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Started by whatevah, March 06, 2005, 05:52:17 PM

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whatevah

I excluded IACE from the "Favorite NCSAs" thread, because, in my mind, it's not really an NCSA.  It doesn't happen (for us) inside the States, and it's pretty exclusive.

Acronym alert: International Air Cadet Exchange. :)

Ok gang, feel free to post your comments about IACE.
Jerry Horn
CAPTalk Co-Admin

Pylon

Well, you're right - IACE isn't an NCSA officially either.   ;)

I went to the United Kingdom in 2003 and I had a blast.  It was certainly one of the best times of my life.  In fact, all of us from our sub-group 2003 UK C from all the countries, still stay in touch via an email list. 

Some of the excellent things we did included getting two rides on Queen Elizabeth's personal aircraft (I sat in her chair, briefly!) while being served tea and biscuits by RAF officers; Champagne reception with the Earl of Devon (the Lord Lieutenant for the Queen) at his castle; flying their powered planes and gliders; touring the country from North to South; and having quite a few nice dinners (and open bars) at Royal Air Force Officers' Messes.   I'm leaving a lot out, but needless to say it was a great experience not to be rivaled by anything else.

Since the end of our time in Britain, I've visited two of the German guys and one of the Belgian guys from IACE2003UK, and I think we might have another reunion in the next few years at some point (which would be nice).  :)

IACE is certainly a great opportunity, a wonderful cultural experience, and nothing beats an all-expenses paid vacation to another country. ;D
Michael F. Kieloch, Maj, CAP

arajca

IACE was a BLAST!!

Spent a couple weeks in West Germany in 1984. Left our mark on the Berlin Wall - got photos of it. ;D

Also got a photo of us being photo'd y the East German border guards.

I don't think there is any other activity in CAP that comes close to the experience of IACE. It is a unique opportunity to visit another country and get a first hand view of their culture. When I meet the requirements, I plan to apply as a senior escort.

I strongly encourage every cadet to apply. It may take a couple times, but you'll never regret it if you go.

SarDragon

Please 'splain to me why IACE isn't an official NCSA. It shows up on this list, http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5388 , and has the same application procedures as most of the other activities on the list. WIWAC, it was the premier NCSA out of a much shorter list than available today.
Dave Bowles
Maj, CAP
AT1, USN Retired
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Pylon

From CAP Knowledgebase:

Activities: The successful on-line registration process for National Cadet Special Activities and IACE has allowed us to open registration a month earlier this year.

Emphasis mine. Notice the usage of IACE separately from NCSAs.



CAP Knowledgebase:

For questions about our National Cadet Special Activities [NCSA] like PJOC, NFA or NBB, please contact our NCSA Chief, Don Karle, Col, USAF (Ret), at 334.953.6473 or dkarle@cap.gov.

For questions about our national events like IACE or COS, please contact Mike Stephens at mstephens@cap.gov or 334.953.2273.

(They have different OPRs and they do not refer to IACE as a NCSA).


Michael F. Kieloch, Maj, CAP

Cmdbuddy

I attended IACE- Australia in 2004, and it was the best two weeks of my life.  Activities included, but are not limited to: tours of the Royal Australian Air Force Base at Amberly, powered flights out of Amberly, glider flights out of Warwick, shooting competition with RAAF Cadets, a weekend with a host family on the Gold Coast, a day spent in Surfer's Paradise, two days spent on Stradbroke Island (quite possibly the most beautiful place on the earth) with boomerang lessons, etc, shopping in Brisbane, river cruise up the Brisbane river, trip to Australian Zoo (Steve Erwin zoo), and a trip through the rainforest.

Along with the awesome things we did down in Australia, the best part of the trip was the friendships we developed.  I still talk on a weekly basis with a lot of the people on the trip.  Unfortunately for the United States Cadets, we had a bit of a problem at the end- so I don't really talk to them much anymore. 
Christie Ducote, Capt, CAP

Da Big Daddy K

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Quote from: Cmdbuddy on March 15, 2005, 12:50:26 AM
I attended IACE- Australia in 2004, and it was the best two weeks of my life.  Activities included, but are not limited to: tours of the Royal Australian Air Force Base at Amberly, powered flights out of Amberly, glider flights out of Warwick, shooting competition with RAAF Cadets, a weekend with a host family on the Gold Coast, a day spent in Surfer's Paradise, two days spent on Stradbroke Island (quite possibly the most beautiful place on the earth) with boomerang lessons, etc, shopping in Brisbane, river cruise up the Brisbane river, trip to Australian Zoo (Steve Erwin zoo), and a trip through the rainforest.

Along with the awesome things we did down in Australia, the best part of the trip was the friendships we developed.  I still talk on a weekly basis with a lot of the people on the trip.  Unfortunately for the United States Cadets, we had a bit of a problem at the end- so I don't really talk to them much anymore. 

Sweet Cadet Elliott Korona shall attend IACE in 2005 in Sweden  ;D

BOHICA
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elkorona

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Lt Col Elliott Korona, CAP
Deputy Director, Civic Leadership Academy

ClarksburgKnight

Hey Mike, you definitely had your facts straight.  IACE United Kingdom 2003 was awesome.  Unfortunately we were in different groups, you in UKC and me in UKA, but we still saw quite a bit of each other.  Mike has a point, ever since we all went to the UK on IACE 2003, almost 100% of the people who attended are still friends today.  I must agree that I still talk to all of UKA and alot of UKC.  When you go to another country on IACE, you definitely bring home some truly amazing memories and friends.  I can only hope that when I reach the requirements to go as an escort, that I can attend the UK again and show the new IACE UK cadets the time of their life.  If you think rising in grade doesn't offer much, you're dead wrong.  Getting your Earhart and applying for IACE is a must!  I would even recommend the UK, they have some truly amazing people there.

PS. Mike, you still owe me a CD of pictures! :-P

elkorona

Here is a good question.  We are required to get gifts for our host families.  What type of gifts would you guys get?
Lt Col Elliott Korona, CAP
Deputy Director, Civic Leadership Academy