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CADETS SPEND A WEEK WITH THE AIR FORCE
Local Teens Selected to Participate in Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course
July 28, 2005
Capt Julie A. Coleman
Public Affairs Officer
Vandenberg Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course
California Wing
VANDENBERG AFB - Fifteen year old Kenneth Orvick and sixteen year old Christopher Palmer traveled to Vandenberg Air Force Base to participate in the Civil Air Patrol Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course, July 16-23. The event provided an in-depth look at Air Force Space Command to Civil Air Patrol cadets age 15 and older. Cadets Orvick & Palmer were selected to join 17 other cadets from around the US.
During their stay at Vandenberg AFB, Cadets Orvick & Palmer along with their fellow cadets had a busy week learning about the different squadrons and flights on the base and how they all work together to support Vandenberg’s space mission.
During their first day, cadets enjoyed briefings on the 14th Air Force, the 30th Space Wing, and the mission and history of Vandenberg at the Western Range Operations Control Center, WROCC. Cadets also participated in a hands-on simulation in a missile procedures trainer at the 381st Training Group.
Tuesday and Wednesday, participants received a tour and briefing of Western Range Operations, visited the 30th Space Communications Squadron multi-media facility, toured the flight line, received an 30th Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Briefing, and then toured the 76th Helicopter Flight, where all cadets received incentive flights in UH-1N twin engine Hueys.
Early Thursday morning, the cadets watched a Minuteman III missile launch. After some rest, it was on to Vandenberg’s Heritage Center, the 2nd Space Launch Squadron’s Titan Remote Launch Control Center, and a briefing at the 9th Space Operations Squadron.
On Friday the cadets used the fire arms training simulator and received a briefing at the 30th Security Squadron Combat Arms Training Facility. The afternoon graduation and barbecue were attended by cadets, senior staff, and the active duty and reserve Air Force personnel that supported this activity.
Kenneth Orvick is a Cadet Chief Master Sergeant with the CAP John J. Montgomery Cadet Squadron located in San Jose, CA. He attends Mitty High School where he will be a sophomore this fall. When Cadet Orvick is not busy with Civil Air Patrol activities, he also participates in a scholarship program and snowboarding club.
Christopher Palmer is a Cadet Master Sergeant also with the CAP John. J. Montgomery Cadet Squadron located in San Jose, CA. He attends Valley Christian High School where he will be a junior this fall. When Cadet Palmer is not busy with Civil Air Patrol activities, he also participates in Car Club, football, wrestling, and rugby.
The John J. Montgomery Memorial Cadet Squadron 36 actively encourages all citizens throughout the Silicon Valley to consider opportunities to further support their community through involvement in Aerospace Education, Emergency Services, and by supporting the Cadet Program. For more information on Squadron 36, contact Maj Mike "Monty" Montgomery at mmontgomery@cawg.cap.gov or visit the unit's website at www.sq36.cawg.cap.gov.
