Ultimate Bear & Wings Challenge (UBWC)

Ultimate Bear & Wings Challenge (UBWC)

In 2010, cadets of the California Cadet Advisory Council (CAC) worked to develop an event that was not training focused but one that aimed to have cadet and seniors come together to socialize and have fun. The initial concept was voted on and approved by the cadet council and then sent to the Wing Commander where it was also approved.  The cadets involved in its creation continued to develop the program.  In 2011, CAWG held its first UBWC at Vandenberg AFB, where it has continued to call home every since.  Through development and the years of execution the mission and priorities of the activity have not changed.

Priority #1: For Cadets and Senior members from local squadrons to come together at a Wing level activity to socialize and have fun.  To renew relationships built at other activities and create new relationships that will last for a lifetime.

Priority #2: The competition.

Interested personnel should contact the Project Officer Capt Jagger Osseck, via CAWG email.

Team Requirements

– 4 Cadets: C/Amn and above, no more than 2 officers per team

– 1 Senior Member: Escort is responsible for driving and staying with team for entire duration of the challenge.

– All members of the team should be prepared for physical fitness, aerospace, emergency services, and aerospace activities.

Activity Details

3 Challenge Areas

One team member participates in Endurance and Speed. Two team members participate in the Agility/Strength race. All four team members participate in the Team events. Note that the below events are subject to change due to facility availability and cadet staff vision.

– Ground Challenges

— 3 Mile Run (Endurance)
— 100m ground sprint (Speed)
— Ground Course (Agility and Strength race)
— 4x100m Relay Race (Team)

– Water Challenges

— 10 Lap Swim (Endurance)
— 1 Lap Swim (Speed)
— Water Course (Agility and Strength race)
— 4×1 Lap Relay Race (Team)

– CAP Mission Challenges

— Emergency Services challenge

— Team Leadership challenge

— Aerospace challenge

*** Saturday Evening BBQ with Inter-squadron Activities***

Past Champions

2019 Champions 2019 Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) – “Los Diablos” 2nd Place Overall Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Squadron 3 (G1) – “Hellcats” Warrior Spirit Award for Team 2018 San Francisco Cadet Squadron 86 (G2) – “Fresh Beets” 2018 Champions 2018 Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) – “Los Diablos” 2nd Place Overall Fresno Composite Squadron 112 (G6) – “Chickens” 3rd Place Overall San Francisco Cadet Squadron 86 (G2) – “The 86ers” Warrior Spirit Award for Team 2018 Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Squadron 3 (G1) – “The Fluffy Ducks” 2017 Champions 2017 Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) – “Los Diablos” 2nd Place Overall Fresno Composite Squadron 112 (G6) – “Lemons” 3rd Place Overall San Francisco Cadet Squadron 86 (G2) – “Pandas” Warrior Spirit Award for Team 2017 Travis Composite Squadron 22 – “Golden Bears” Warrior Spirit Award for Individual 2017 C/Carly Chapman, Squadron 59 – “Conquerors” 2016 Champions 2016 Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) – “The Mangoes” 2nd Place Overall Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) – “Los Diablos” 3rd Place Overall Eugene L. Carnahan Cadet Squadron 85 (G5) – “Mighty Maroon Marauders“ Warrior Spirit Award for Team 2016 Bakersfield Composite Squadron 121 (G6) – “Cal State Survivors”

2015 Champions 2015 Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) 2nd Place Overall Vandenberg Composite Squadron 101 (G4) 3rd Place Overall Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Squadron 3 (G1) 2014 Champions 2014 Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Squadron 3 (G1) 2013 Champions 2013 Capt Jay Weinsoff Cadet Squadron 3 (G1) 2nd Place Overall Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) 3rd Place Overall March Field Composite Squadron 45 (G3) 2012 Champions 2012 Fullerton Composite Squadron 56 (G7) 2nd Place Overall Clover Field Composite Squadron 51(G1) 3rd Place Overall East Bay Cadet Squadron 18 (G2) Diablo Composite Squadron 44 (G2) 2011 Champions 2011 Beach Cities Cadet Squadron 107 (G1)