Shirley Timm is a great lady: I have known her for years.  She was VC for CAWG when I was a Sq CC.

It's great to hear that they have someone identified as the overseas "wing commander".  When I was CC of Misawa NHQ had a blind spot where overseas units were concerned.

Great job getting Okinawa back up and running.

Ganbate!

I've read the whole thread and I'm thrilled. You must have been in contact with Lt Col Porter by now.  He's at Yokota. He's working with Lt Col Timm concerning many issues with overseas squadrons including senior members advancing in professional development.

Continued success to you.

One idea I was thinking of, and I don't know how practical it might be to really accomplish, but it would be similar in fashion to the IACE (International Air Cadet Exchange) where cadets in overseas squadrons get a chance to visit squadrons back in the states, and vice versa. 

That might be a fun and interesting "Special" Special Cadet activity, especially for Cadets who have never been in CAP stateside before joining overseas, and stateside cadets experiencing how it is to be in a CAP squadron overseas (if it comes down to SOFA issues, then a "one way" exchange might still be possible I figure). 

Cadets can speak about living abroad and working in CAP overseas, participate in special O-Flights (I don't think it is possible for cadets overseas to do O-flights?) etc.  similar in fashion to the IACE but not as broad in scope. 

Good idea!  that would require a bunch of reseach. A point paper, or what ever. 
Military airlift?  Commercial? Cost? Lots to think about but still a good idea.

I wonder how many overseas cadets attend NCSAs and how often?

Quote from: Snake Doctor on September 06, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
Good idea!  that would require a bunch of reseach. A point paper, or what ever. 
Military airlift?  Commercial? Cost? Lots to think about but still a good idea.

I wonder how many overseas cadets attend NCSAs and how often?

Well, they're all military dependants, which means they have a pretty good priority for Space A seats since they're overseas.
It's doable.

This would be a great idea to have such a cadet and SM exchange program.

There is an Airlift unit here at Spangdahlem and also one at Ramstein. So for our 2 units in Germany, it would be no problem to get Space A seats.   

If there is somebody who wants to come over to Europe, you are always welcome.

Yeah there are a lot of logistics to work out on that idea, but it is just an idea I had to toss out.  Cadets in overseas squadrons don't have many chances to participate in many items that cadets in the US get to do, so the exchange idea would give them an opportunity to experience those items (eg O-flights, taking control of a plane etc).

Sorry about the off topic post: 

I am looking for anyone currently in Okinawa. My son is headed to MCAS Futenma for a couple of years and I have a couple questions before he leaves. 

Please contact me via PM if you can entertain a few quick questions.

Thank you!
Eric

Eric, I just sent you a PM.

Since I'm here I will give a final update for Okinawa Cadet Squadron.

I recently handed command over to Capt Chris Allen. He has been running the squadron as the deputy commander with me deploying all the time so knows the squadron better than anyone.

The squadron grew from one active member (me) and one inactive member to 19 members and growing. Our biggest downfall is that our members typically have no more than three years until they have to leave the island and that is only if we recruit them the day they arrive. The upside is that we will be sending some high quality cadets to other squadrons.

We will be running an encampment from 26 DEC 10 to 2 JAN 11 that will rival even the largest encampment in the US.

It has been an honor and privilege to command this squadron during it's rebirth and I look forward to seeing where Capt Allen takes it from here.

Thank you to all those who have helped along the way. I couldn't have made the squadron what it is today without the support of the people posting on this website as well as others.

JB

Woohoo! way to go!

So me and my dad ( rear admiral lower half) will be arriving on the base Jan 3rd on a TDY. Any advise about what to do or about the locals (we will live off base)? I already speak fluent dutch(im dual citizen with holland) and fluent german im trying to learn japanese.

Spend your time learning the customs before you learn the language. Many Japanese speak English better than you speak Japanese, but they are reluctant to use it for fear of making mistakes.

Always keep in mind that you are in their country. Sometimes, "their way" will seem odd compared to how you've done things. Learn, and adapt.

I'm PFC Wilke I was in cap in Nebraska for 5 years I'm getting stationed on Okinawa for 2 years and was wondering if anyone had contact info for someone in the unit that I could talk to.