Wing IX Report #6
From the desk of Major Rejili Holthaus...

FLEET NEWS
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1. NEW GRAND ADMIRAL!!

I know everyone's already heard about this, and I hate repeating things in my report that are on the TC news page, but this is too big to glance over. GA Astatine will assume operational command on the 25th of December and full Fleet Commander authority on the 7th of January, the tenth anniversary of the Emperor's Hammer. It's still too early to know exactly what this change will mean in terms of our day-to-day stuff, but I'm sure we'll find out soon. I expect everyone in the wing to serve our new Grand Admiral with as much pride and diligence as we served Ronin. The real question is, is Ronin going to take the customry demotion to COL ;)

2. WEEKLY NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK THAT'S COMPLETELY INCONSEQUENTIAL AND UNIMPORTANT BUT IT HELPS FILL UP A REPORT
FA Ender mBind was awarded the Medal of Honor yesterday! This is important because it makes our ISM's and PC's look bad :P

3. TOKEN TACTICAL OFFICE NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE WE ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT THEM
Two new battles are out, but for the first time in forever they aren't XvT, they are XWA, so we can go fly them and win some FCHG points.

4. FW NEWS WHICH IS PROBABLY INNAPROPRIATE FOR THIS TYPE OF REPORT BUT IS INCLUDED ANYWAY
The EH was pwnd by a suprise attack of the NR during the FW:TE. Those bastards always kick us when we're down :P


WING NEWS
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1. ECR STANDINGS
We are now second place and tailing the challenge closely. MELL STILL hasn't finished the scores, so we're waiting patiently to be renamed the BG Flagship :P I hope you're reading this Mell.

2. WC's OWN COMP
This week's WC's own is Shield. The comp wasn't really fair. So, this week's comp is going to be whoever sends in the best rant/fiction for the morale office. Details will be given by Col. Steve.

3. NEW WING MOTTO
Our motto has been approved this week by (newly promoted) HA Cyric. Go to our roster page and check it out!

4. **RECRUITMENT DRIVE** - #1 PRIORITY
Our numbers are lower than they have ben since our last recruitment drive, so it's about time for another. We realy need to get some new blood in here, go for rl and reservists, stay away from cadets. I will be VERY generously awarding everyone who brings in recruits.

5. WEEKLY ACTIVITY
I want to see stuff I can submit to the EH newsletter to promote Wing IX. Each submission get's you a medal in and of itself, plus I'll offer ISM/PC if you send me enough stuff to merit it. This is something easy to do, the newsletter will publish just about anything, so let's get out there and make ourselves known.

6. COM TRIVIA COMPETITION
You should all have La'an's mail in your inbox. Answers are due by the 20th. Get to work!

7. DRINK OF THE WEEK
Straight from the bar of the Stardrifter Lounge, and personally tested and approved by Major Rejili Holthaus, this week's serving suggestion ...

AFGANISTANY WHORE
Ingredients:
4 oz Rum
1 can Root beer
4 oz Vodka
Mixing instructions:
Just pour to taste and enjoy.


THE WING IX MORALE OFFICE
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A Rant from the Desk of Colonel Steve the Cricket Bat ...

Do you know how hard it is to write stuff for you people!? They say I have to be motivational and inspirational. In my day, the only motivation you got was the Commodore's belt across your face.

That's why I've decided I've had enough, it's time for you guys to do some work! I'm going to motivate you into motivating yourselves. So, next week I want someone to send me a rant/fiction to put in this column. Not only will it be worth WC's own to the winning squad, but I'll give out an IS-SR to first place and IS-BR to second place. Get writting!


ACTIVITY
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96 mission(s) flown!!!!!
8 IWAT(S) passed
3 WSR's issued
2 Competitions Processed

POSTINGS AND PROMOTIONS
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CT Copperdog to SL
SL Copperdog to Hammer 3-2
SL Copperdog to LT
LT Klyn Shange to LCM


AWARDS
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Squadron of the Week: Shield
Pilot of the Week: LCM Fahrer / CM Morpheus
Silver Star of the Empire to Major Tomax Drachen
PC to Major Rejili Holthaus
ISM to Major Powerslave
ISM to Major Nuno
ISM to LCM Jonas La'an
CoB to LT Fahrer



COMPETITIONS
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COM's TRIVIA - ends the 20th
WC's OWN - morale office fiction - by next Thursaday, IS-SR/BR
FO COMPS - see TC news for details

STANDING ORDERS
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-ALL MEMBERS-

Weekly Contact
At the very minimum, all members of the Wing will make contact with thier direct superior at least one time per week, VIA EMAIL. This is the very minimum to be considered active in Wing IX. If you intend to be off of the internet for more then (5) days, email your Commander and let him or her know as a common courtesy. If you are taking a Leave of Abscense more then ten (10) days, notify your Commander -AND- the Wing Commander via email.


-SQUADRON COMMANDERS-

Weekly Squadron Reports (WSRs)
WSEs will be submitted NLT 12.00PM each Thursday by email to the Wing Commander, Your Squadron, and the Wing IX Email List. Also, each report must contain statistics for Total missions flown, and IWATS passed.

Monthly Squadron Evaluations (MSEs)
MSEs will be submitted to the Wing Commander NLT the last day of the month. It should cover activity throughout the whole month.

AWOLs / MIAs / Reserve Requests
If you have found a pilot to be AWOL (no contact in 30 days), or MIA (bad email address), or a pilot has requested to go the reserves, you WILL NOT make the database request yourself. Forward the relevant information to the Wing Commander, who will verify the information, and make one last effort to 'save' the pilot before he or she is removed from the wing. This is NOT to take authority away from the CMDRs, but to allow the flags to ensure that a pilot really wants to leave. A good example is a pilot whos pissed off at his CMDR and has requested the reserves, when it's entirely possible the pilot would be happy in another squadron.

Flight Leaders
EVERY Flight Leader position in the Wing will ALWAYS be filled. If your Flight Leader leaves the squadron for whatever reason, you will appoint a new Flight Leader immediately. The Flight Office requires that all three flights have a leader in order for new pilots to be placed in that Squadron. We will not miss any opportunity for new pilots!

Designated XO
Every Squadron will have a designated XO. This person will know what he or she needs to do in the event that you are unable to come online, specifically in the area of filing a report for you.



FINAL THOUGHTS
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The IWATS and flying this week were out of this world. We beat our record for last month in one week. I'm very proud of you guys for that. Also, the last MWE medals/promo's have come in, but we're a week and a half away from the next MWE, so more will be comming soon!! Remember to participate in the competitions and earn shineys.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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"Is Mell ever going to finish ECR?"
-Me wondering if it's ever going to happen


In service of the Empire,

Major Rejili Holthaus
(nholthaus@hotmail.com) - "Baron de Menari"
WC/MAJ Rejili Holthaus/Wing IX/ISD Relentless
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