MIWG COntinues to extend its new dominance

[Nomex Maximus]

First the National Commander... then the Colorado Wing commander... then... FLORIDA!!!

COWG________________________________________________________________________
____
> __________________________________________
>
> Ladies and Gentlemen of Colorado Wing,
>
> It is my distinct pleasure to announce that I have selected Lt Col Ed
> Phelka
> as the next Colorado Wing Commander.  Lt Col Phelka will assume command of
> the wing on 1 December in a change-of-command ceremony to be held at Wing
> Headquarters.  I hope all of you will attend and show your support for
> him.
>
> Lt Col Phelka has been a CAP member for more than 20 years. During
> that
> time
> he has actively participated in all three of CAP's missions. While a
> member
> of the Michigan Wing, he was involved in several search missions as a
> ground
> team member (including one Find) and mission pilot trainee. As a unit
> commander in Michigan, his squadron was the first in Michigan to earn the
> Aerospace Education Excellence Award, an honor they earned three years in
> a
> row under his command. In 2005, he proposed a concept and a plan for a new
> aerospace-related National Cadet Special Activity to CAP's National
> Headquarters Cadet Programs Directorate. He continued to develop the
> concept
> into the Airline Careers Exploration NCSA, which he successfully directed
> in
> 2006 and 2007. In Cadet Programs, he earned the General Carl A. Spaatz
> Award
> in 1993 and participated in the International Air Cadet Exchange to
> Germany
> as a cadet later that year. He went on to command a Cadet Squadron for
> three
> years and serve as Wing Director of Cadet Programs in the Michigan and
> Colorado Wings under a total of four different Wing Commanders.
>
> Additionally, he earned the Gill Robb Wilson Award in 2007, he served
> on
> the
> International Air Cadet Exchange Washington, D.C. staff in 1994, and
> served
> two years as Southeast Michigan Group Commander (seven subordinate units
> including two Detroit squadrons). He has attended 17 Encampments, serving
> in
> positions such as Cadet Squadron Commander, Commandant of Cadets, Vice
> Commander, and twice as Commander of the Great Lakes Region (North) Summer
> Encampment. For three years, he was Director of the Great Lakes Region
> Cadet
> Leadership School. As an orientation pilot, he has conducted more than 60
> Cadet Orientation Flights. He served three years on National Cadet Officer
> School staff at Maxwell Air Force Base, and he served as a Seminar Advisor
> at the 2007 National Staff College (October 12-20).
>
> Lastly, he is a qualified Cadet Orientation Pilot and Transport
> Mission Pilot.
>
> He currently serves as Colorado Wing Chief of Staff (North).
>
> Please join me in a hearty Congratulations!!  I hope all of you will
> support
> Lt Col Phelka as he undertakes this daunting task.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Russell E. Chazell, Col, CAP
> Commander
> Rocky Mountain Region
> Civil Air Patrol

[AlphaSigOU]

I think they've made a good choice in Col. Phelka. Never met the man but he does occasionally post on CadetStuff. And he's a former cadink as well.

[flyguy06]

First the National Commander... then the Colorado Wing commander... then... FLORIDA!!!

COWG________________________________________________________________________
____
> __________________________________________
>
> Ladies and Gentlemen of Colorado Wing,
>
> It is my distinct pleasure to announce that I have selected Lt Col Ed
> Phelka
> as the next Colorado Wing Commander.  Lt Col Phelka will assume command of
> the wing on 1 December in a change-of-command ceremony to be held at Wing
> Headquarters.  I hope all of you will attend and show your support for
> him.
>
> Lt Col Phelka has been a CAP member for more than 20 years. During
> that
> time
> he has actively participated in all three of CAP's missions. While a
> member
> of the Michigan Wing, he was involved in several search missions as a
> ground
> team member (including one Find) and mission pilot trainee. As a unit
> commander in Michigan, his squadron was the first in Michigan to earn the
> Aerospace Education Excellence Award, an honor they earned three years in
> a
> row under his command. In 2005, he proposed a concept and a plan for a new
> aerospace-related National Cadet Special Activity to CAP's National
> Headquarters Cadet Programs Directorate. He continued to develop the
> concept
> into the Airline Careers Exploration NCSA, which he successfully directed
> in
> 2006 and 2007. In Cadet Programs, he earned the General Carl A. Spaatz
> Award
> in 1993 and participated in the International Air Cadet Exchange to
> Germany
> as a cadet later that year. He went on to command a Cadet Squadron for
> three
> years and serve as Wing Director of Cadet Programs in the Michigan and
> Colorado Wings under a total of four different Wing Commanders.
>
> Additionally, he earned the Gill Robb Wilson Award in 2007, he served
> on
> the
> International Air Cadet Exchange Washington, D.C. staff in 1994, and
> served
> two years as Southeast Michigan Group Commander (seven subordinate units
> including two Detroit squadrons). He has attended 17 Encampments, serving
> in
> positions such as Cadet Squadron Commander, Commandant of Cadets, Vice
> Commander, and twice as Commander of the Great Lakes Region (North) Summer
> Encampment. For three years, he was Director of the Great Lakes Region
> Cadet
> Leadership School. As an orientation pilot, he has conducted more than 60
> Cadet Orientation Flights. He served three years on National Cadet Officer
> School staff at Maxwell Air Force Base, and he served as a Seminar Advisor
> at the 2007 National Staff College (October 12-20).
>
> Lastly, he is a qualified Cadet Orientation Pilot and Transport
> Mission Pilot.
>
> He currently serves as Colorado Wing Chief of Staff (North).
>
> Please join me in a hearty Congratulations!!  I hope all of you will
> support
> Lt Col Phelka as he undertakes this daunting task.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Russell E. Chazell, Col, CAP
> Commander
> Rocky Mountain Region
> Civil Air Patrol

He got his Spaatz in 1993? How old is he? If he was a cadet 14 years ago, he cant be that old. He's gotta be the youngest Wing CC in the history of CAP

[BillB]

Someone check the dates. A member for 20 years and he earned the Spaatz in 2006 AND 2007. He also earned the Gil Robb Wilson in 2007. This email is so screwed up it's pitiful.

Sorry, on my screen I couldn't see the punctuation. The cut and paste version shows the periods and commas better, makes more sense. But would have been better is listed chronological

[M.S.]

He got his Spaatz in 1993? How old is he?

Math would put him at around 34... maybe younger.  With a Spaatz award in 1993, assuming he was 20, and tacking on the 14 years since then.  If he was younger than 20 when he received his Spaatz, he'd be even younger than 34.

Congrats to Col Phelka who is known in many CAP circles as a great leader and a good person.

[mikeylikey]

^ Born in '72.  He will be the youngest ever.   

[capmaj]

I recently met Ed. I believe he is just turning 33 y.o.a.

[capmaj]

Sorry. Meant 34! 

[flyguy06]

Sorry. Meant 34! 

I am 38 and thought I was a young Senior member. Things are definantly changing in CAP. Its not bad though. I wish him great success

[flyguy06]

I am curious though. Why was this written by the RMR Commander? Michigan is in the GLR isnt it? I mean protocal would dictate the Region Commander asnnounce hiw Wing Commnaders. or does CAP do things differently?

[MIKE]

Sorry. Meant 34! 

I am 38 and thought I was a young Senior member. Things are definantly changing in CAP. Its not bad though. I wish him great success

I'm 26 and Kieloch is a few years younger IIRC.

[flyguy06]

In my neck of the woods, we dont have many Senior Members under the age of 40. I have always advocated for more young Senior Members

[Briski]

Col Phelka is a former member of MIWG. He moved to CO in 2005, if I recall correctly. I love how he essentially walked in and took over.

I'd follow Col Phelka anywhere. He's one of the SMs who influenced my growth and development the most WIWAC, and I continue to look to him for guidance and mentorship as a new SM.

COWG is lucky we gave him to them.

[flyguy06]

Do you think he'll get much respect from those old heads on the NAtional Board? Older people can be set in their ways and are very relunctant to change

[SAR-EMT1]

I dont know the guy, but Ill wish him luck.
As to the age issue: Im 22, Im a Division Staff Officer for the CGAux
and a Sq. and Group Staff Officer in CAP. By the Time Im 35 I hope to be a married  Lt. Col and the ILWG Chief of Staff. 

[Cecil DP]

I am curious though. Why was this written by the RMR Commander? Michigan is in the GLR isnt it? I mean protocal would dictate the Region Commander asnnounce hiw Wing Commnaders. or does CAP do things differently?

If you read the first line it announced the appointment of the Colorado Wing Commander

The subject line is meant to say MIWG is breeding leaders.

[jimmydeanno]

Sorry. Meant 34! 

I am 38 and thought I was a young Senior member. Things are definantly changing in CAP. Its not bad though. I wish him great success

I'm 26 and Kieloch is a few years younger IIRC.

Puts me right in the middle...25.

[BlueLakes1]

^ Born in '72.  He will be the youngest ever.   

Former INWG/CC John Bryan was born in January 1975, so there have been younger. I thought there was another wing CC who was 29 when appointed, last year sometime maybe.

I'd be willing to bet I'm the youngest wing DO around, I turned 33 last week, I was 31 at time of appointment.

[Nomex Maximus]

The days of Florida running CAP are over... now Michigan is rising to its proper place!

[DeputyDog]

I'd be willing to bet I'm the youngest wing DO around, I turned 33 last week, I was 31 at time of appointment.

Nope. Capt Chris Morris, the Director of Operations for Missouri Wing is 26.