Battlegroups Report 22

FLEET-TYPE NEWS

Some new battles have been released, including one by CAPT Sarn of the Relentless (XWA-F 105).

NEWS FROM THE BGS

Our little flying comp is over, and I’d like to say that I’m pretty impressed with the effort put forward for a competition that didn’t involved any medals. Twelve pilots put in, including one from the Sov. A new mission high score was also set. Good job to all who took part! Details are posted on the BGs Forum.

We have a BG-wide competition still going on. Now that we have awards again for Pilot, Commander, Squadron, and Wing of the Month, we need something fancy to give out. Banners will be awarded for Squadron and Wing of the Month (which can be uploaded to the TC roster), so these will need to be designed. A nice, pretty Iron Star (Silver Ribbon) will be awarded to the winners of each comp, with the runner-up getting a IS-BR. Submissions should be sent to me in a zip file (ignore this provision at your peril…I delete unzipped submissions and don’t count them) before July 3. That gives you about three weeks, and will make sure that the banners can be awarded with the next ‘of the month’ awards.

And now a few details for you graphics types. These banners should be of the correct size for the TC database, and should also reflect the pride that goes with being named a Squadron or Wing of the Month. Make something that you’d be proud and honored to display on your roster page and home page. While the banner can look like a plaque, I’d like to see something more original. Those of you with an interest in history could look to the Romans for inspiration. Perhaps a graphic that looks like a banner that would be hung from the ceiling of a unit cantina or displayed with pride on the ready room wall. I’m looking for originality and something that sums up what it takes to be the best in an organization as strong and full of tradition as the BGs.

And in line with this, I’d like to announce the BGCOM’s ‘of the Month’ awards for May. These were announced at the TC Meeting, and are:

Pilot of the Month: Zystem Fryar, Wing VIII, ISD Colossus
Commander of the Month: COL Locke Setzer, Tempest Squadron, Wing X, ISD Challenge
Squadron of the Month: Vampire Squadron, Wing XI, ISD Immortal

Congratulations to our winners! Next month I’ll be adding ‘Wing of the Month’ and will hopefully be able to hand out some nice banners to go with it.

STANDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURES

It is yet again MSE time. Let’s see if we can get these in on time…and with recommendations for Pilot, CMDR, and Squadron of the Month.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

You may have noticed messages from your COMs and WCs about volunteers for recruiting. We need at least one person from each ship to act as a recruiting coordinator for the CTs, and one to work with people in the RSVs. Medals will be awarded for recruiting, and it’s a good way to help your Squadron, Wing, ship, and the BGs as a whole.

That’s all for now. Keep flying and having fun!

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