Pushmataha Area Council Fall Camporee October

Pushmataha Area Council Fall Camporee October, 2007 Columbus Air Force Base
	Friday night we arrived at CAFB, registered, got our wrist bands and campsite assignment, and set up camp. We erected two dining flies, almost 20 tents, four patrol boxes, installed lighting, and all other details of camp in two hours. We had five patrols plus five adults present for the event.
	Saturday morning each patrol cooked their own meals. Menus ranged from simple to elaborate. Two Warrior Patrol members are cooking eggs and bacon in this photo.
	It was a little chilly Saturday morning. These two guys are wondering "Why didn't I pack socks?".
		Flagpole construction finished the pre-assembly work. the pole was the tallest and easiest to see flagpole in the camping area.
	Assembly was at the lakeside, behind the camporee admin center.
	Demonstrations by the K9 units of CAFB was pretty impressive. I'd hate to be subdued by one of these dogs without the protective suit!
	Scouts got the chance to go through some of the conditioning and training that pilots experience. The spin seat was a lot of fun.
	CAFB has the most advanced fire fighting unit in the world. Here, a jet is set ablaze so the Scouts can see how the fire is handled.
	The fire is handled from a safe distance by a pumper and a long distance spray rig.
	The inside of fire station, with demonstrations of preparedness given by the fire fighters on base.
	One of our Scouts dons a protective fire suit.
	Troop 45 Scout gets instructions on how the ejector seat works. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.
	One of our patrols works on crossing a lava filled pool using only the materials at hand. This was a team building exercise that took some thought and cooperative effort to make work.
	The Buddy Carry, a rescue effort done against the clock.
	The Stretcher Race, another timed rescue effort.
	Some patrols went the simple route for Saturday night dinner, and had chili dogs.
	Scouts grab a list bit of nourishment before Sunday morning assembly, chapel, and awards ceremonies.
	Troop 45 patrols in full uniform, lined up for inspection.
	Our Senior Patrol Leader accepts one of five ribbons awards to Troop 45 for their performance at camporee.

Photos courtesy of Lee Hood