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Vol. 47 No. 37 September 14, 2007

CMSAF offers enlisted perspective Throughout Air Force history, our suc- cess stems from out legacy of developing and caring for Airmen. Page 2

AF turns 60 years young Photo by Dave Armer Page 14 Gone, but not forgotten A detail of cadets accompany the American flag Tuesday morning during a special reveille ceremony on the Terrazzo, commemorating the sixth anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Normally, reveille at the Academy occurs around dawn, when a small detail of cadets raises the American flag. This time, the entire cadet wing formed up for the observance to begin their duty day. When reveille is played, the American flag is raised, and all uniformed personnel come to attention and present a salute either to the flag or in the direc- tion of the music if the flag is not visible. Academy airfield revisited Professor honored for creativity Page 15 By Butch Wehry at the Department of Behavioral Sciences Scott’s partnership with psychology Academy Spirit staff and Leadership, acknowledges that the extends beyond the classroom to advance two have disciplinary boundaries and the study of human behavior. His The American Psychological have had plenty of turf battles over the academic record is replete with multi- Association’s Society for Military years. disciplinary work that blends his Psychology has presented the Robert “But the two obviously have places expertise in military sociology and qual- M. Yerkes Award to an Academy that intersect the social context of indi- itative data analysis with the study of professor who is a “non-shrink.” vidual action, and how the individual military psychology. The Aug. 18 ceremony in San experiences and reacts to the social His writing brings psychology and Francisco recognized Dr. Wilbur Scott context,” said the sociology professor sociology together in a way that is both for exceptional contributions to mili- who spent 30 years at the University of unique and refreshing. He addresses tary psychology by a non-psychologist. Oklahoma before arriving at the issues important to psychologists Doctor Scott, a sociology professor Academy in January 2004. See AWARD, Page 4 For cadets, it IS rocket science Falcons take a stand By Ann Patton 100 tested their first project of the course, Air Force defense was the difference in a Academy Spirit staff launching hand-built rockets on Stillman win over Utah. Parade Field. Page 16 When Cadet 4th Class Amber “I’m really enjoying it,” she said of Sells was in the fourth grade in her the class. “I like the interaction of building Houston elementary school, she something from scratch.” INSIDE dressed as an astronaut for a school The Tomball, Texas, native and Commentary 2 parade. In the fifth grade, her class member of Cadet Squadron 10 wants to News 3 simulated space engineering, major in astronautical engineering. Feature 13 complete with a mock control Every freshman is required to take center satellite. Sports 16 Engineering 100. Students work in teams Photo by Mike Kaplan On Sept. 14, she got her first of five or six on the course’s three main Community 20 Engineering 100 students load their built- taste of genuine rocketry when she projects. Classifieds 21 from-scratch rockets onto the launch pad. and her classmates in Engineering See ROCKETS, Page 9 2 September 14, 2007

Directorate of Public Affairs mission: To responsibly inform and educate the By Chief Master Sgt. Rodney J. McKinley Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Lt. Gen. John Regni — Academy Superintendent A note from Chief Master Sgt. Arvin Davis, Academy Maj. Brett Ashworth — Command Chief Master Sgt.: We still have challenges at the Director of Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins — Academy with Roll Calls. If you aren’t already performing them NCOIC, Internal Information on a weekly basis, let this be your first face-to-face one. The Wayne Amann — Editor message: We need every immediate supervisor engaged with their [email protected] Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer Airman from day one and ensure we set them on the path to [email protected] success. 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Develop and care for your Airmen…we need sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news station with little or no contact with their supervisor for them to succeed. paper@ usafa.af.mil. CharacterCharacter CCornerorner Rationalizing By Chaplain (Maj.) Rives Duncan rationalizations, he said, “But it’s not I was giving a one-for-one swap, so yours.” the military really wasn’t losing any- I returned from my third deploy- He was right. Feeling both frus- thing. But the machinations of my ment C anda wasd einspectingt S myig gear.h t Ptratedic tandu ashamed,re I put my web mind were shown to be empty lies by I noticed my personal web belt I gear in my house and put the issued the simple, straight forward approach bought years before was getting gear back in the bag. of a child one fourth my age. ragged, so I decided to swap it out It is amazing how easy it is to In most cases, honesty really is so with the one issued to me for the rationalize as I had done. After all, I simple a child could do it. deployment. had shelled out my own money for my Rationalization, though, takes a My eleven-year-old son asked own equipment. If I had used the lot more effort and is, more often what I was doing. After listening to my issued gear, it would have been worn. than not, simply wrong.

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“It has been inter- “We have trans- “To me, this says “It means we are esting, a great formed from a that people are growing older and career. It means greater in number staying longer. wiser, catching up knowledge, a few force to a smaller, Before we had a with the other more smarts. It more efficient, tech- shortage of junior services. It reminds me that I nology-based force. ranks but, now, matures as it gets have two grown We have grown, with the way things older and accom- sons, both full learning from each are going, people plishes the mission colonels. They generation of great are staying in.” better.” think they outrank leaders. Our me … but I know better.” Airmen and technology are much more advanced and technically proficient” Staff Sgt. Michelle Wright Retired Lt. Col. Franiz Rodriquez Senior Master Sgt, Michael Nikovits 10th Medical Operations Squadron Tech. Sgt.Tony Anderson Red Cross volunteer 10th Security Forces Squadron 98th Flying Training Squadron September 14, 2007 3 Funeral services today for training devices veteran

By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff

Funeral services at a funeral home along Fillmore Avenue are 2 p.m. today for deceased Academy Training Devices exhibit specialist Mr. Paul Nagy. His works during his 20 years of service are all over Fairchild Hall. Col. Rita Jordan, Dean of the Faculty staff and a close friend, had visited the cancer victim Monday evening before he passed away. Mr. Nagy came to the United States from Budapest, Hungary, in 1956 and Photo by Dennis Rogers had his own business in New Jersey before Mr. Paul Nagy, training devices moving to Colorado. During his youth, craftsman, died recently after serv- he was under Nazi, then Russian occu- ing the Academy for more than 20 pations. He was drafted into the Army years. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath in 1959 and became a naturalized citizen could go through department after in 1962. department and never be able to point A mother’s salute “He was a good worker and team them out.” member,” said Mr. Don Zimla, exhibit The training devices shop supports Capt. Carla Sizer, USAF Academy Department of Management, renders a specialist, Training Devices. “We both the dean of faculty and cadet projects salute to her son, Army Private 1st Class Dane Balcon, who was killed arrived here in 1987. He was a good such as engineering courses that build Sept. 5 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to the 1st refinisher and sometimes we’d collabo- components for special bicycles for hand- Squadron, 7th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary rate on projects.” icapped children. Division, Fort Hood, Texas. A funeral service with full military honors will start at 10 a.m. today at the Cadet Protestant Chapel. Sizer remembered Mr. Nagy fashioned the walnut Mr. Nagy is survived by his wife, her son’s dedication to duty citing “his dream was to serve his country sheath of the sword presented to gradu- Kathy; son, Paul; daughter, Katie and well; he was willing to die for his country.” Although he was in the Army, ation guest speakers. four granddaughters. he also held himself to Air Force core values, she added. “When he spoke “His works, like the Women in the “He was very proud of what he had to USAFA cadets, he would encourage them to step up. Even in high Air Force display case in Arnold Hall, are done. He liked everybody and every body school, he had the highest standards and believed military standards are all over the Academy,” Mr. Zimla said. “I liked him,” said Mr. Nagy’s co-worker. the foundation of what we do.” 4 September 14, 2007 Award From Page 1 this because I’m a sociologist; good leaders have to know something about what are going to have to be more culturally makes people tick and what makes organ- concerned with treating Soldiers, Sailors literate in every sense,” said the professor izations tick.” and Airmen suffering from the trauma from Cascade, Colo. “I try to increase He noted differences between the of war and the readjustment to life after their level of awareness of the historical people and military of years ago. war. His work specifically takes on mili- and cultural features of the Middle East.” “First of all, you have to be a lot tary psychology issues related to diag- As the lone PhD sociologist in a smarter, not IQ-wise, but world-aware nosis, treatment and the politics of mental department that is primarily a psychology wise, now than in the old days,” Dr. Scott health services of military members, department, he influences the education said. “Everything’s a lot more compli- according to his nomination. of thousands of cadets annually by cated. I could have done much better in The award nomination says he was bringing his unique perspective of oper- Vietnam had we talked about leadership an Army “brat” who graduated from ational Army leadership experience and then as we do now, or if we had applied Heidelberg American High School his international reputation in military some of things we know from sociology, in1963. He studied sociology and sociology to the psychological study of anthropology and psychology about psychology at St. Johns University, N.M., human behavior and leadership in the people, culture and styles of warfare to entered the Army and served in Vietnam military. what we were doing in the military. As from November 1968 – November 1969 In both his Intro to Sociology course we’re seeing again, it seems to get bogged Courtesy Photo Dr. Wilbur Scott as an infantry platoon leader. He shed the and in Military and Society, there’s a lot down or fall short in what we’re able to green uniform in 1970. of talk about conventional versus coun- achieve, despite our best intentions, when the professor. “That tends to be their expe- His mixing of disciplines couldn’t be terinsurgency warfare and leadership we ignore those lessons.” rience, they get ordered around, so when more timely. issues. That’s good material for spirited class- it’s their turn, that’s what they do. It also “Good leaders are going to have to “Actually, this is very relevant to soci- room discussions with cadets. can take some doing to talk and think have a style that extends leadership down ology and psychology,” he said. “To be a “If you’re really a leader, why isn’t it about contentious issues analytically rather to the lowest levels, and I’m not just saying good leader, among other things, you enough to just order people around,” said than simply shooting from the hip.” Improved force development tool debuts RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, cies in the force developmental process to vector Airmen into the right experi- senior rater and developmental team,” Texas – Air Force Personnel Center will and will give the members, senior raters ences or the right education to meet their said General Przybyslawski. launch the Airmen Development Plan and career field managers an easier career goals and the needs of the Air As part of the ADP implementation today. The ADP is a new web-based program to articulate and match career Force. Through this new system, senior plan, officers are no longer able to access decision support tool designed to inte- goals with mission requirements,” said raters and development teams will have T-ODPs in AMS. Data from T-ODPs grate numerous force development tools, Maj. Gen. Tony Przybyslawski, AFPC access to personnel records, perform- posted at AFPC will be transferred onto including electronic records, duty histo- commander. ance and training reports, and decora- the ADP platform. Information in T- ries and assignment preferences, into Officers can access the ADP via the tion citations online. ODPs not received by AFPC, such as one platform. AFPC secure website and the Air Force Employing a single-system capa- draft T-ODPs, will not transfer. Officers Phase one of the ADP, launched in portal. The ADP will be the one tool for bility, the ADP enables senior raters to are highly encouraged to retain a hard September, will apply to active duty offi- all active duty officers and civilians to better manage and nominate military copy of their current T-ODP in the event cers and will replace the transitional convey desired assignment, professional and civilian personnel for command, any data is lost during the transition. Officer Development Plan. In February, development, intermediate and senior leadership and developmental educa- The Air Force has also established a web phase two will replace the transitional developmental education and leadership tion opportunities. page on the Air Force Portal where Civilian Development Plan and will also preferences to senior raters and develop- “This new capability will allow enlisted personnel can create their own incorporate the developmental educa- ment teams. Airmen and their senior leaders to better development plan. 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By Steven A. Simon, USAFA ‘77 Graduate/Donor Liaison

During the recently concluded Parents’ Weekend, 8,231 moms, dads, family members and guests visited their cadets and attended activities at the Academy. Most, if not all, of the visitors brought gifts for the cadets. One set of parents, Californians Ed and Patty Côté, brought gifts for the Academy as well. Mr. Côté, father of Cadet First Class Paul Côté, Cadet Squadron 40, is an avid collector of military memorabilia. His Santa Ana home is a virtual, albeit cramped, museum, overflowing with Civil War arma- ments and artifacts from the early days of flight. His collection is well-known, and he is active throughout southern California in historical societies and groups, including service on the Orange County Historical

Commission. Photo by Dave Armer Given his extensive interest in and knowledge of avia- Doner Ed Côté describes the exploits of ace Walker “Bud” Mahurin to Cadet 1st Class Paul Côté, Steve tion, the local aces organization asked him to work with Simon, Academy Graduate/Donor Liaison and Dr. Edward Scott, Director of the Academy Cadet them. They eventually added him to their Board of Library. Mahurin had 24.5 kills in World War II and Korea. Directors. important and valuable. This notebook was a gift from ceremony in the Gimbel Collection. The items Mr. Côté carried with him to Parents’ the Southern California Friends of the American Fighter “Cadets are always researching aces, so these will be Weekend will add greatly to the Academy’s aces collec- Aces. As is the case with Friends President Scott Thomas, valuable reference materials,” he said, pledging to make tion: Mr. Côté personally knows many of the aces featured in them available for cadets to use. ■ A copy of the American Fighter Aces Album. the collection of photos, which makes the gift more “These materials, and others like them, should be The book contains photos and brief biographies of 1,442 special. at the appropriate service Academies,” Mr. Côté said in American aces. It was donated by the American Fighter ■ Sixteen DVDs. These disks, a personal donation explaining his goal of having artifacts sent where they Aces Association President Bill Hardy. Hardy, an “ace from Mr. Côté, contain interviews and panel discussions will be appreciated and used. As an active and trusted in a day” for his five kills on April 6, 1945, inscribed the with more than 200 aces. These oral histories capture member of the aces organization, he was instrumental book, dedicating it to past, present and future cadets. He the thoughts and experiences of some of America’s in encouraging members to make donations to the Air wrote he made the donation “So that you can read of the bravest and most notable heroes. For cadets wanting to Force Academy. deeds of your forebears in World War I, World War II, learn more than just the raw facts and figures about This is not the first time the Côtés’ generosity has Korea, and Vietnam.” these warriors, the disks are an especially valuable benefited the Academy. Ever since Paul reported here, ■ A notebook containing 55 ,8”x 10” glossy photos resource. they have actively worked with Academy development of Army Air Corps and Air Force aces, all signed. Many Dr. Edward Scott, Director of the Air Force Academy officials to provide gifts to supplement the school’s of these aces have passed away, so the collection is Cadet Library, gratefully accepted the gifts during a historical collection.

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ACADEMY & BRIARGATE 6 September 14, 2007 Academy SNCO humanitarian on land, at sea By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff

A Partnership for the Americas deployment aboard the USNS Comfort has Academy Master Sgt. Dennis Fulmer saying “Aye, aye, sorr!’ and “Aargh, matey.” He is with hundreds of joint military people cruising the Caribbean doing humanitarian medical work. “The rapport on the ship has been absolutely outstanding,” said Sergeant Fulmer, NCOIC of 10th Medical Operations Squadron’s physical therapy divi- sion, now a site manager during the deployment. “Members from the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Army, U.S. Public Health Service and the civilian mariners, Project Hope and Operation Smile have worked incredibly well together. When we are ashore, we don’t see uniforms; we see what needs to be done and get it accomplished as a single, cohesive unit.” The 15-year Air Force career NCO from Satellite Beach, Fla., said the extreme weather there hasn’t made for major difficulties for life aboard ship. Like most deployments, theirs is a busy one. A site leader is responsible for ensuring mission Courtesy Photo accomplishment. As a site leader, he is responsible Tech. Sgt. William Jones (left) , of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and the Academy’s Master Sgt. Continued on next page Dennis Fulmer (right) make a resting hand splint on a man at Miguel Grau School in Peru.

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The first, the basic rocket, involved designing a experts conclude rocket body from scratch from cardboard and balsa wood with a plastic nose cone and powering it with an conference today Estes model rocket with solid propellant. Students rely heavily on math and computer spread By Butch Wehry sheets to design their rockets. The target distance is 130 Academy Spirit staff meters. Later in the semester, cadets in the introductory Sixty-five cyber warfare subject matter experts course will build on skills learned with the rocket launch and career field managers from throughout the for two other projects. Air Force spent the week here working on the The next is building a motor-less glider from balsa training plans to develop current and future Air Force cyber warriors. wood, which will be flown from the high reaches of Photo by Mike Kaplan Clune Arena. Students keep careful watch over their rockets in “The purpose of the workshop is to develop the The final project is building a radio-controlled glider. an exercise on Stillman field. details for the Air Force’s cyber forces education and training plans,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Boleng, deputy head “Essentially, the purpose of Engineering 100 is to Cadet 4th Class Austin Kootz, Cadet Squadron 25, and assister professor with the Computer Science encourage those undecided cadets to seriously consider has been building rockets on his own for many years. Department. Participants from around the Air majoring in engineering and then to consider pursuing “I’ve built a bunch of them in my room,” the Houston Force were selectively invited to contribute to the an engineering track in their Air Force career,” said Maj. native said of his interest before coming to the Academy. discussions and required deliverables.” Chris Randell, course manager. “It’s just fun. I like to do things and make them The group will be developing knowledge, skills, Do students get excited about their projects? work, or not work.” abilities and training tasks for officer and enlisted “Invariably,” he said. “The hands-on nature of the He has built rockets as small as five inches in length PME, enlisted training and force development course lets them design and fabricate rockets, gliders and and as large as ones stretching to four feet. plans, officer accessions requirements and other radio-controlled boost gliders.” For the 10-second launch on the parade field, his team purposes. He added that the course is coupled with analytical predicted their rocket would reach 100 meters high and Participants are cyber warfare subject matter tools, whereby cadets can start with a blank sheet of 130 meters long. experts or career field managers of an existing Air paper and come up with designs intelligently. The launch was 27 meters off course. Force Specialty Code that feeds the Cyber Warfare “They want to learn,” Staff Sgt. Dustin Herold, rocket “It looked like a bottle opener,” he joked of the Career Force. research laboratory technician, said of the freshmen. rocket, which moved in circles resembling a cork screw. This is the first time the conference was held “They are the cream of the crop, and I get a chance Major Randell finds that mentoring cadets in group at the Academy. Academy people did attend the to influence future leaders in a good way.” work is very satisfying. first two workshops hosted by the Air Force Institute Cadet 4th Class Daniel Liu with Cadet Squadron 26 “To guide them in learning how to start with a group of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, is looking at a major in foreign area studies but is, of strangers and build relationships to develop an effec- Ohio, in January and March. nonetheless, enjoying the course. tive team is a huge benefit of the course,” he said. The conference dealt with career force educa- “I’m not a technical major but it’s very interesting,” “To see cadets start the semester leery of the tech- tion and training requirements, planning and he said. “I like designing it using the concept of building nical content course and then grow into enjoying the budget requirements. stability from the spread sheet data.” material and competitions is quite fun.” 10 September 14, 2007

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By Capt. Dustin Lane explained that as the ADAPT NCOIC, Staff Judge Advocate Sergeant Carlson was a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, responsible for In a one-day general court-martial preventing and treating substance abuse at the Academy court room Aug. 21, a at the Academy. Sergeant Carlson used military judge sentenced a technical the drug knowledge gained from his sergeant from the 10th Medical position to his own advantage, according Operations Squadron to 40 months to a testimony by a staff sergeant who confinement, reduction to the grade of testified that Sergeant Carlson sold two airman basic, total forfeitures of pay and ecstasy pills to her and that he had allowances and a dishonorable discharge described in detail the drug’s effects and for the use and distribution of ecstasy and how to mitigate its dangers. wrongful solicitation of another person Prosecutors played a 20-minute to purchase ecstasy. audio recording of the drug transaction, The sentence was commuted to 24 in which Sergeant Carlson could be heard months due to a pre-trial agreement. explaining that as the base drug coun- Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Carlson, former selor, he had “the best alibi in the … NCOIC of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse world,” and he had “17 years to lose” if Prevention and Treatment program with anyone found out. the 10th MDOS, pled guilty to selling two The staff sergeant also testified that ecstasy pills to another military member in another conversation, Sergeant on June 23, soliciting a civilian to Carlson described how to avoid getting purchase ecstasy between March 14 and caught on a urinalysis. Apr. 30 and using ecstasy on two different Finally, prosecutors introduced Photo by Dave Armer occasions between March 1 and June evidence of ecstasy’s harmful and poten- 29. tially fatal effects. Thanks to a trailblazer The prosecutor, Capt. Lindsay After two hours of deliberations, the Brig. Gen. Dana Born, Dean of the Faculty, and Col. Michael Van Contoveros, produced evidence high- military judge announced the sentence. Valkenburg, Permanent Professor and Head of the Department of lighting the aggravating circumstances Airman Basic Carlson was led away Chemistry, share a moment with retired Brig. Gen. William T.Woodyard. A of Sergeant Carlson’s case. in handcuffs by security forces personnel portrait and plaque commemorating the service of General Woodyard as Sergeant Carlson’s supervisor to begin his term of imprisonment. the first permanent professor and head of what is now the Department of Chemistry, and as the second Dean of the Faculty, were presented at the Department of Chemistry and Biology’s Heritage to Horizons Reunion on Sept. 7.

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Courtesy Photo they find someone in need and give with “The duty to make the pilgrimage Chaplain al-Mubarak leads worship in the Academy chapel. charity,” said Chaplain Al-Mubarak, who to Mecca at least once in a lifetime.”

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Lee Roberts Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force thank the chief for his continued service The first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey gets a stand- during the Senior Enlisted Leader Summit that impacts them even today. ing ovation during the Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference Heritage Dinner Heritage Dinner here July 26. “Most of them (the chiefs) have been July 26 in Montgomery, Ala. The event was a celebration of the Air Force’s Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air engaged with the Air Force all their lives,” 60th Anniversary and the 40th Anniversary of the inception of the office of Force Rodney J. McKinley, the dinner said Chief Master Sgt. Nancy Taulbee, the chief master sergeant of the Air Force. featured a classic film highlighting the Air who serves at the Pentagon as the career present and future,” Chief McVicar said. “I can also tell you that I’m very Force’s anniversary. field manager for personnelists. “I’m not “We are your Airmen and we are proud humbled to be among all these great men, The Air Force was just 20 years old sure how old Chief Airey is, but he is still of how you helped mold us into the these leaders, as they’ve been my mentors. when the Department of Defense issued probably as relevant today as he was 40 greatest air, space and cyberspace force I’ve been watching them from afar. I still Release No. 274-67 on April 3, 1967. years ago. He still knows what is going on in the world.” learn from them every day,” Chief Forty years later, Airmen are recognizing and still can feel the pulse of the Air Earlier in the day, Chief Airey spent McKinley said of the former chief master the impact of the news release announcing Force, and that’s a cool thing.” time on a panel during the Senior Enlisted sergeants of the Air Force. “And it’s truly the installation of the first chief master Enlisted Airmen enter the Air Force Leader Summit. an honor to call each one of them friends. sergeant of the Air Force. through the Airey Processing Center at “Chief Master Sergeant of the Air They’re truly a great group of people to The dinner focused on current and Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, when Force Paul Wesley Airey is someone that be around. They are great Americans former chief master sergeants of the Air they are issued uniforms, said Chief each one of us will always look up to as and great Airmen.” Force. Airmen wearing past and present Master Sgt. Malcolm McVicar, director of the top enlisted Airman ever, in my Finally, focusing on Air Force enlisted uniforms performed parodies as the the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall and opinion,” Chief McKinley said. “You think heritage, Chief McKinley challenged master of ceremonies highlighted the master of ceremonies. There are dormi- about what he’s gone through, from being Airmen to embrace it. legacies of the 14 former chiefs before tories, dining facilities and an NCO a POW, to going all through the ranks, “I’d like to see heritage extend to introducing Chief McKinley. Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., being a chief and first sergeant, and then the walls of every squadron, the walls Eight former chief master sergeants that bear his name. being the first chief master sergeant of the of every dormitory, the walls of every attended, and Airmen couldn’t resist “Chief, we the Air Force recognize Air Force. And even today, this morning, enlisted club, to show our enlisted approaching them for autographs and your leadership and continued support he’s there mentoring chiefs in our Air heritage throughout every base,” the photographs. But none garnered more over the years for all our Airmen — past, Force. So he’s still a great Airman. chief said. Postmark honors AF Jeopardy! celebrates 60th birthday By Maj. Todd Copley AF 60th anniversary 700th Airlift Squadron LOS ANGELES DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. (AFPN) — In honor of the (AFPN) — The U.S. Postal Service and the Air Force’s 60th anniversary 94th Airlift Wing will honor the Air Force’s this year, the Sept. 27 episode 60th anniversary with a commemorative of “Jeopardy!” will feature pictorial cancellation here starting Tuesday. Courtesy graphic special video clues taped These kinds of postmarks are unique The U.S. Postal Service and during host Alex Trebek’s and commemorate a special event, which the 94th Airlift Wing will honor the Air Force with a USO tour to Japan. are rare and often sought after by stamp 60th Anniversary of the Air During the end of the collectors and others interested in U.S. Force Postmark. category, viewers will be postal history. treated to a fun and unique The Marietta, Ga., postmaster is offering hand-back service for the spotlight about the Air pictorial cancellation on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the B-29 Force. Memorial Air Park at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. This service is free for Mr. Trebek and the quantities of less than 50 items. “Jeopardy!” crew visited The postmaster will affix this unique pictorial cancellation on any Kadena Air Base, Japan, in material that bears uncanceled postage at the U.S. first-class rate of 41 March. The video “clues cents. These items do not need to be addressed because once cancelled, crew” taped question clues they are immediately returned to the person who submits them. at various base locations. A mail-back service permits Air Force enthusiasts to submit envelopes, U.S. Air Force photo Kadena AB aircraft to Airmen from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force postcards, photographs, posters and other materials through the mail be featured in the Sept. 27 Base, Va., speak with Alex Trebek, host of the game show directly to the Marietta Post Office for cancellations from Tuesday to broadcast include the F-15 Jeopardy!, as he sits in the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor at Oct. 18. Eagle, KC-135 Stratotanker Kadena Air Base, Japan, in March. Mr. Trebek and his crew Mail-in requests should be addressed to: Pictorial Postmarks, 60th and HH-60 Pave Hawk. Also were on a USO tour and taped video clues at various bases Anniversary of the USAF Station, 257 Lawrence Street, Marietta, Ga. 30060- featured are 12 F-22 Raptors in honor of the Air Force’s 60th anniversary. 9998. on their first overseas “Jeopardy!”, a winner of 27 Emmy awards Items submitted must bear unused postage of at least the U.S. first- deployment from the 27th Fighter Squadron at since its debut in 1984, was recently inducted class postage rate of 41 cents. Submitters must include a self-addressed, Langley Air Force Base, Va. into the Guinness Book of World Records for stamped envelope with applicable U.S. postage for the return of each item. In addition to the clue video segments, the most awards won by a TV Game Show. If the item is an envelope or postcard and the submitter wants it to there will be an Air Force questions panel which The series is the No. 1-rated quiz show in syndi- pass through the mail-stream, these individual items need to be addressed will highlight current Air Force activities as cation, and has held that title for more than 1,000 and must also bear unused U.S. postage of at least the first-class rate, and well as emphasize the 60th anniversary. weeks. sufficient postage to allow the item to be returned to the person. September 14, 2007 15 Academy’s airfield: Not your father’s airplane patch

By Ann Patton parking spaces leveled off, Academy Spirit staff and tie-downs were provided. In the late 1930s, its taxiways resembled little more Following World War II, than cow paths. the boon for private piloting “Runways were rutted by tail skids, and pilots on took off. In 1947, a steel and occasion needed a stiff northerly breeze to become sheet metal hangar was built airborne,” wrote Bill Madsen with the Academy’s with new offices and shops Office of Information in 1974. as overhangs of the struc- Photos by Jim Madsen The Academy’s airfield has come a long way. ture. The Pine Valley Top to bottom: In 1939, a young aviator moved onto Pine Valley Airport became the Pine Construction on the first Airport and opened a flying school he called Valley Air Valley Airpark, a popular control tower was on Service, a name derived from its location east of title for the time. track in 1973. Monument Creek opposite the mouth of Pine Valley. “It was a huge air fair, Fourth classmen re- The school’s 50 mph and 60 mph aircraft included one of the best air shows ceive sailplane orienta- the J-3 Piper Cub, the Aeronca Chief and the Luscome ever presented in the Pikes tion flights in Schweizer 8-A. Peak area,” wrote Mr. aircraft during the sum- Valley Air Service must have foreseen the future Madsen of a 1948 event. mer of 1970. tourist barrage when, in a brochure, it advertised “Thousands of specta- passenger flights in a seven-seater aircraft around Pikes tors thronged the area to The North American SNJ surplus aircraft were Peak and over the Royal Gorge, with “unparalleled marvel at parachuting, used as advanced train- scenic vistas for $4 per person.” glider flying and aerobatics ers in military flying As World War II began, Pine Valley Airport in open cockpit bi-planes. schools. became the base for Civil Air Patrol flight operations Many hundreds of folks and the headquarters of the Colorado Springs CAP took their first airplane ride that day.” squadron. After President Eisenhower signed legislation for A week before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the the establishment of the Air Force Academy, site selec- CAP began operations under the Office of Civil tion soon followed. General Charles Lindbergh, a.k.a. Defense. By a margin of only one week, Mr. Madsen “Lucky Lindy” and “The Lone Eagle,” was on the site wrote, private pilots in the U.S. were granted authoriza- selection committee. tion to use their skills and equipment in the country’s After inspecting the future Academy grounds, war effort. General Lindbergh wanted to see the airfield from, The U.S. was the only combatant nation to allow naturally, the air. He inquired at a nearby airport if the private flying in its skies. manager had a plane to rent. The manager asked to see During the war, the Valley Air Service turned into his pilot’s license. General Lindbergh promptly laid out a maintenance base for private aircraft, and many CAP a dozen licenses on a table from all over the world, Quonset huts, the club received its present permanent search and rescue missions, forest patrol flights and each with his photograph. home in 1997. The Aero Club was the original provider orientation rides for some early cadets originated here. “The manager collapsed in embarrassment at his of Initial Flight Training for cadets. It discontinued Mr. Madsen recalled his own flying experiences desk,” wrote Mr. Madsen. training when private contractor Emery-Riddle took then. From the first conception of the Academy, an over in 2003. “Leo Schutch and Marvin Walker walked the airfield was an integral part of its plan. Recreational parachuting for cadets started in wings of my plane, kept it from blowing over as I taxied After starts and stops, the Federal Aviation 1963, and a cadet parachute club established in 1964. to the end of the runway,” he wrote. Administration approved the Academy’s airfield Later parachuting was integrated into the Academy “They backed the tail of the plane into the weeds at construction on the site of the old Pine Valley Airport. curriculum. the east fence. When I revved the engine up to full With the cadet wing in temporary quarters at More than 220 cadets of the Class of 1968 were the throttle, they pushed to help get it started.” Lowry Air Force Base, a soaring club was activated in first to start a course of 36 hours flight time, plus In 1942 and 1943, Colorado Springs industrialist 1956. Two years later the gliders were destroyed by ground school, in the T-41 program. Robert Donner purchased the Pine Valley Airport in high winds, and soaring discontinued until facilities at Included in later additions and improvements on two parcels. The aircraft and engine shop was the permanent Academy became available. the Academy’s airfield is the present control center. At expanded, and services were improved. The Academy’s soaring program was made an offi- 1,318 square feet and at a cost of $6 million, it has the During that time, two runways -- a 5,000 ft. north- cial part of the curriculum in 1964. largest control floor in the Air Force. south and a shorter east-west -- received grading and Now more than 45 years old, the Aero Club shared The Academy’s airfield remains the busiest in the seeding. Taxiways were also straightened; ramps and office space in Academy hangars. Housed later in Air Force for daytime visual air operations.

Parked aircraft on the Pine Valley Airport await engine overhaul outside the wooden hangar. 16 September 14, 2007 Falcon defense doesn t rest in Utah Late goal-line stand preserves win By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor

The last thing the 43,454 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City expected to see Saturday was a defen- sive struggle. After all, three of the last four Air Force/Utah foot- ball games resulted in 45-43, 49-35 and 38-35 final scores. But it was the Falcons defense that decided this latest meeting and not which offense would out-gun the other. With Air Force clinging to an eight point lead, the Utes drove to the bluesuiter one-yard line with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. Defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s troops stuffed Utah on two consecutive running plays at the goal line to seal a memorable 20-12 win in the Mountain West Conference opener for both schools. Photos by Staff Sgt. Steve Grever Falcons linebacker Aaron Shanor and cornerback Falcon freshman tailback Savier Stephens dives into the end zone for his second career touchdown Reggie Rembert stopped Ute running back Eddie Wide Saturday in Salt Lake City. Stephens ran six times for 24 yards in Air Force’s 20-12 victory. on a third down and goal. Then, on fourth down, line- MWC) dating back to 2002. Air Force leads the all-time grabbed it back on the next play when safety Chris backer Drew Fowler stood up Darryl Poston two feet shy series 14-10. The Utes were 83-28-1 in home openers. Thomas made a diving interception of a Tommy Grady of the goal line while linebacker Hunter Altman hit him The first half ended in an uncharacteristically low pass at the Air Force 36. high to finish the play. scoring 3-3 tie thanks to the stingy play of both defen- It took the Falcon offense just three running plays “You’ve got to love the resolve of the crew on that sive units. to capitalize on the turnover. Set up by senior quarter- side of the ball,” Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun said. The Falcons finally got into the end zone with 11:02 back Shaun Carney’s 53-yard gallop, running back Jim “A bunch of them are seniors who rose to the occasion. left in the third quarter, when freshman tailback Savier Ollis scored from four yards out to balloon Air Force’s That’s the way we’re going to have to win frequently this Stephens capped a seven-play, 53-yard drive with a four- lead to 17-6. year.” yard touchdown run, his second TD of the young season. “We felt we could run right at them,” said Carney The victory snapped the Falcons (2-0, 1-0 MWC) On the next Air Force possession Stephens appeared who had a game-high 113 yards on 16 carries. “Our four-game losing streak to fumble at the Falcon five yard line. However, Calhoun offensive line was doing a great job up front. We knew against Utah (0-2, 0-1 challenged the call. And, upon further review, the ruling it was going to be a 60-minute game and relied on our was reversed. It was the second successful conditioning to outlast them. We had a lot of success.” challenge by Calhoun in the game. Falcon runners totaled 334 yards on 63 carries, Utah closed within 10-6 before the enabling Air Force to hold a 32:51 to 27:09 time of end of the third quarter and its possession advantage. defense stymied Air Force full- An interception by cornerback Garrett Ryback in the back Ryan Williams on a fourth- first quarter and an eight-yard sack of Grady by defen- and-one situation at the Ute sive end Jake Paulsen in the fourth kept the Utah offense 47 yard line early in the fourth from getting into a sustained rhythm. quarter to grab momentum. The Utes struck for a 34-yard Grady-to-Derrek The Falcon defense Richards touchdown pass with 6:24 left in the game. But, Thomas tackled Grady in the backfield to thwart the two- point conversion. Air Force place kicker Ryan Harrison’s 31-yard field goal, his second of the game with 3:11 to play, to set the stage for the Falcons’ goal line heroics. “Once the ball was handed off, we just reacted,” Altman said. “Drew came up and stuck him, then I hit him high and he didn’t get in. I never went over the top like that before. I’ve seen it on TV a million times. That was the greatest goal line stand I’ve ever been in. Our defense is aggressive now.”

Falcon senior quarterback Shaun Carney sprints on one of his 16 carries against Utah Saturday in Salt Lake City. Carney logged a game-high 113 yards rushing in Air Force’s 20-12 win. MWC honors Fowler Saturday at 11 a.m. It’s the first time the venue INTERCOLLEGIATE Men’s Soccer Sept. 9 at AFA Falcon senior linebacker Drew Fowler was named has ever been used for a National Hockey Sept. 7 at AFA Falcons 0 League team game. The previous seven McNeese St. 0 (2OT) Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of Football Falcons 2 the Week. The Clayton, N.C., native had a game- Burgundy/White games have generated more Birmingham-Southern 0 Sept. 8 at Salt Lake City high 14 tackles, including six solo stops, in Air than $400,000 for various Colorado charities. Sept. 9 at AFA Volleyball Falcons 20 Force’s 20-12 win at Utah. It was the 13th time Proceeds from this game benefit military fami- Falcons 1 Utah 12 Sept. 7 and 8 at Fowler led the team in tackles. This is his sec- lies and initiatives of the Avalanche Youth St. Francis 0 Boiling Springs, N.C. ond MWC player of the week honor. Hockey program. Tickets, ranging from $12 to Sept. 13 at AFA Gardner-Webb Runnin’ $20, are on sale at the Academy Ticket Office. Women’s Soccer Falcons Bulldog Tournament AVS break ice For more information, call 800-666-USAF (8723), TCU Sept. 7 at AFA 719-472-1895 or go online at www.GoAirForce Gardner-Webb 3 The Cadet Ice Arena will host the annual (Played after press time) Falcons 1 Colorado Avalanche Burgundy/White Game Falcons.com. Davidson 0 Falcons 0 September 14, 2007 17 Hill gets first career wins as coach of his career in gaining his first victory of the season. AF posts Air Force had 13 shots overall and eight on goal. Meanwhile, freshman Kyle Schafer scored the first back-to-back shutouts goal of his career and Air Force posted its second By Jerry Cross straight shutout Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Athletic Communications St. Francis University at the Cadet Soccer Stadium. With the victory, Air Force improved to 2-2 this season, The Air Force men’s soccer team gave head coach while St. Francis fell to 1-3. Doug Hill his first career victory Sept. 7 by defeating Schafer’s goal came with just eight seconds remaining Birmingham-Southern, 2-0, at the Cadet Soccer Stadium. in the first half. The Colorado Springs, Colo., product Hill, who was hired in June, was an assistant at Air took a long crossing pass from sophomore Kevin Rosser Force for 13 seasons prior to his promotion. and put an eight-yard shot through the legs of SFU The Falcons struck in the 15th minute when Ian goalie Brad Williams. It was the bluesuiter’s only shot Hauck put home a shot from about six yards after BSU on goal of the game and Rosser’s first point of his career. goalie Joe Nasco saved a shot by Falcon Josh Rhynard. St. Francis’ best opportunity of the game came with Rhynard broke free behind the Panther defense and took 33rd minute when Jarron Brooks broke free down the a shot from about 18 yards that Nasco got a hand on, right side and placed a shot from 10 yards past Falcon but deflected it to an attacking Hauck in front of the net. keeper Brian Guyette, but junior defender Jason Dall On the play, Nasco suffered an apparent shoulder was on the goal line and kicked it away. The Red Flash injury after diving for Hauck’s shot and hitting the had three shots on goal but was outshot, 9-8, in total ground. He laid on the field for approximately 20 shots by the Falcons. minutes before he was transported off the field in an Guyette made two saves in posting his second ambulance. consecutive shutout and eighth of his career. Williams John Halbert replaced Nasco and gave up Air Force’s did not make a save for SFU. Photo by Mike Kaplan second goal in the 22nd minute when junior Jason Dall For his efforts, Guyette, was named the Mountain Falcon freshman forward Kyle Schafer, 9, cele- took a corner kick from Chris Mathews and placed a Pacific Sports Federation men’s soccer Brine Player of brates his first career goal Sunday at the Cadet shot just under the crossbar past Halbert. the Week, announced by the conference. Soccer Stadium with teammate Aphichart The Falcon defense took over from there, allowing The Phoenix, Ariz., native is second in the MPSF Gingsumrong, as Chris Matthews looks on. BSC just six total shots and only one shot on goal. with a 0.75 goals-against average and has a scoreless Schafer’s tally gave Air Force a 1-0 win over St. Senior goalie Brian Guyette posted the seventh shutout streak of 218 minutes and 16 seconds. Francis University. AF drops MWC opener, remembers 9/11 By Valerie Perkin the date itself. Athletic Communications Starting middle hitter, sophomore Michelle Harrington, shared her personal The Air Force volleyball team opened experience of that fateful day in 2001, the Mountain West Conference season rekindled by the Falcons recent road trip with a 3-0 loss to Wyoming on Tuesday through New York City. at Clune Arena. Despite freshman “I will never forget that morning in Caroline Kurtz’s team-best nine kills and eighth grade U.S. History class with Mrs. nine digs, the Falcons fell in consecutive O’Connell in Mayfield Woods Middle 30-17, 30-25, 30-24 sets to even their School in Columbia, Md. We were sitting overall record at 5-5. in class reviewing the Civil War atrocities The youngest group of Falcons led the committed on our own when an team in every statistical category, providing announcement came over the PA system Photo by Joel Strayer a positive glimpse into the future. In addi- that there had been an attack on the capital Falcon junior Kristina Stewart faces a double team from Wyoming’s Kayla tion to Kurtz’s performance, classmate and New York. Immediate silence fell Glover, 1, and Angie Hellbaum, 10, Tuesday at Clune Arena. Despite Nichole Stilwell posted a match-best five throughout every classroom before the real Stewart’s five kills and six digs, the Cowgirls swept Air Force 3-0 in the MWC blocks and .833 hitting percentage, terror began to set in. My dad worked on opener for both teams. connecting on five of six attempts, while a military base in the area. I had no clue can cause. The other side is that Americans many errands, due dates, projects, etc. committing no errors. as to his whereabouts or if he was okay. united in support of all those hurt by the But, whether you are a Cadet or not, stop Meanwhile, freshman Jessica It was one of the most awful feelings in attack. Patriotism exploded and people worrying about your graded review, or Hellmann, who served as the team’s setter my life. were suddenly more concerned and caring getting to work on time or getting the kids for the final two games, posted a career- “I was able to travel to Ground Zero for each other. Firefighters, rescue workers to school. Don’t rush. Just breathe. Take best 22 assists, while classmate Stephanie about a year after the attack and there and policemen are recognized for the a moment to remember those lives that Stanford was one of two Falcons to record was still a huge amount of rubble. All of heroism and hard work that they complete were lost six years ago, on September 11. a service ace. Senior Rebecca Gerton was the nearby buildings were affected with every day, everywhere. Stop to remember the lives of the soldiers the other. external damage. When we drove near “I cannot emphasize enough how that were lost in the fight against Air Force’s loss on 9/11 took a back the capital, we saw the Pentagon’s demol- lucky I feel to be part of a family and a terrorism. Do not stop just on the anniver- seat, as did other life-goes-on activities ished side. It’s amazing the amount of team. sary of 9/11. Stop every day, and that day, to the historical significance of pain and damage a few misguided people “The Academy fills our lives with so remember.

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By Staff Sgt. Julie Weckerlein season,” said Senior Airman Eliceo Dejesus, a services U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs Airman for the PRT deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. “Volleyball keeps everyone happy, and FORWARD OPERATING BASE MEHTAR LAM, including the Afghans is even better because it allows Afghanistan (AFPN) — Americans and Afghans are for us to interact with them, too.” bumping and spiking, but it is a friendly competition Even though the Afghan male students rotate from and not a fight. different villages each week, the Americans have yet to Airmen, Soldiers and Afghans compete during actually claim victory against any of them on the court. weekly rounds of volleyball at this forward operating The Airmen and Soldiers insist they are winners every base in eastern Afghanistan, which provides Afghans time. to see the Americans in a different setting than that “Sure, they beat us severely every week,” Sergeant outside the wire dressed in battle uniforms. Comer said. “But we come out winners because we’re “They get to come on the base and see us relaxed establishing relationships. Sometimes the local elders and in our (physical training) uniforms, a lot different attend the games, too, and we’re able to talk about than how we look when we are out on convoy,” said Army construction updates and potential projects.” Sgt. 1st Class Frank Comer, a civil affairs specialist with Sergeant Miller said he likes to approach the young the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team who men who play and ask them if they were governor of Photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi attends every game held in a sand-pit inside Forward Airmen and Soldiers from the Provincial the province, what would they build first? Operating Base Mehtar Lam. “They get to see that we, Reconstruction Team host a volleyball game for “Their answers provide insight into the communi- too, enjoy a good game of volleyball.” Afghan high school students invited from the ties’ needs,” he said. “They say they want schools, roads The Airmen and Soldiers are part of the Laghman province’s five districts Aug. 26 at Forward and medical clinics. We were asked for a library. That PRT, which serves as an administrative unit of interna- Operating Base Mehtar Lam, in Afghanistan’s was a first, but it’s good to know what they want and tional aid to the area via reconstruction projects, human- Laghman Province. The weekly volleyball games need.” itarian aid delivery and security backed by national are designed to give the students a chance to The volleyball games will continue until the winter, and coalition forces. The PRT engages with key govern- meet and interact with military members in a but will most likely start up again once the weather ment, military, village and religious leaders while moni- friendly atmosphere. warms up in the spring, which is a good thing, said Jahedi, toring important political, military and reconstruction playing,” Sergeant Miller said. “It got me thinking that the Afghan director of the Laghman Youth Society. development. They also make efforts to provide outreach maybe one way we could connect with the locals was “When the Americans come out into the villages to the citizens they’re helping. to invite them onto the FOB and get some friendly in their armor and with their guns, the people can’t really Hence, the volleyball games, the brainchild of Army competition going between the Americans and Afghans.” look at them and know them,” he said through an Staff Sgt. James Miller, another civil affairs specialist with He approached the Air Force services Airmen interpreter. “The villagers don’t know who (the the PRT. During the many convoys through various running the morale, recreation and welfare programs Americans) are, what they are doing, why they are in villages, Sergeant Miller noticed a familiar trend — the at the base and asked if he could incorporate the Afghan that village. But since we play volleyball, the Afghans youth were playing volleyball. and American game into the base’s volleyball season. are happy to come here. They are happy to see that the “It wasn’t uncommon to see nets strung between The Airmen were enthusiastic. Americans are here to serve Afghanistan and to help two trees, or two poles stuck in the ground and kids “It wasn’t a problem to include these games in our the country.” RENT SPECIALS ON SELECT 3 BEDROOM HOMES! 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6:30 p.m. Uniform for officers is mess for future employment. track/road. The start time is 4 p.m. dress and uniform for enlisted is mess Writing effective accomplishment HAWC staff will provide times and post- dress or semi-formal. For more informa- statements: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to run drinks and refreshments. Prizes will tion, contact a unit first sergeant. noon. This will teach how to write clearly, be presented to the first two males and reflect experience and get resumes females to finish. Town hall meeting slated noticed. A 10th Air Base Wing town hall AF Civil Service class: Thusday, 8:30 Prep School seeks sponsors meeting, hosted by Col. Jimmy McMillian, a.m. to noon. This will teach how to The Academy Preparatory School 10 ABW commander, is Sept. 25 from 6- prepare and apply for a civil service career. needs sponsors for cadet candidates for Blood drive nears 8 p.m. in the community center theater. Lunch money: Thursday, noon to 1 the 2007-2008 academic year. Sponsors An Armed Services Blood Program Topics include deployment assistance for p.m. This free lunchtime financial work- must be E-7 and above, O-3 and above, Drive is scheduled for Tuesday through family members, hospital BRAC update, shop is designed to help see where people a Department of Defense employee or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Arnold base exchange facelift, winter weather stand and how to improve personal contractor. To apply or for more informa- Hall. All blood types are needed, especially procedures, security changes on base and finances. Participants are encouraged to tion, call Mrs. Cleo Griffith at 333-2583 types O-Negative and AB. All blood housing privatization. bring their lunch. or e-mail cleo.griffith@ usafa.af.mil. collected goes directly to wounded troops For more information or to register in Iraq and Afghanistan. Appointments Awards volunteers sought for a seminar, call the Airman and Family Attic volunteers sought to donate can be scheduled online at Officer, enlisted and civilian volun- Readiness Flight at 333-3444. Volunteers are needed to keep the www.militaryblood. teers are needed for the Academy’s Annual Academy Airman’s Attic open. It helps dod.mil by clicking on the blood drop to Awards ceremony in early 2008. Those Bowling event rolls on junior ranking Airmen with free clothing, access online appointment scheduling. interested in being the chair, co-chair or The Airman and Family Readiness furniture, appliances and more. Paid For more information, visit www.mili- a committee member can contact Tech. Flight will host a free bowling event childcare is available for volunteers. The taryblood.dod.mil. Sgt. Denise O’Connor at USAFA/CCC Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for families attic is open Tuesdays and Thursdays @usafa.af.mil. with deployed loved ones. Free bowling, from noon to 4 p.m. To volunteer, call Induction ceremony set shoes, food and beverages will be Cassie Nordin at 472-7923 and leave a The Academy Senior NCO Induction Hail damage claims provided. For more information or to message. Ceremony is Sept. 21 at the officers’ club. In the wake of the recent hailstorm, RSVP, call 333-6393. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at area insurance companies have opened Global Volkssport Saturday local operations. Membership meeting on tap The 27th Annual Global USAF USAA is at 1-800-531-8222. Follow The Falcon Chapter of the Air Force Volkssport will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the phone prompts with options 2, 3 and Sergeants’ Association has a local Farish recreation area. There will be no three to speak to a representative. They membership meeting Thursday from 3:30 gate fee charged to hikers on the day of are available to handle claims 24 hours a - 4:30 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. It’s open the event and registration is free if no day, seven days a week. A USAA team to all active-duty and retired enlisted Volkssport award or credit is wanted. CADET CHAPEL has been deployed to Colorado Springs members. AFSA is a non-profit interna- Those who want credit must walk 20 Catholic Masses: to assist. To report a claim, have your tional organization with more than kilometers and may not use roller skates, Sunday USAA number available. 124,000 members worldwide. AFSA bicycles, skateboards, etc. Families, retirees Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. State Farm Insurance Company has supports active duty, retired and reserve and the general public are welcome. Pets (or by appointment) Briargate and Garden Of The Gods Road personnel. It represents the professional must be on a leash at all times and water Mass - 10 a.m. operations. Call 260-5851 for more infor- and personal interests; especially quality- will be provided at all checkpoints for Weekday mation. of-life issues, of the enlisted members pets. Owners must clean up after their pets Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Allstate Insurance, 800-547-8676 serving the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, when necessary. For more information, Wednesday (866-221-8902), areas in Colorado Springs Air National Guard personnel and their call 333-2940 or 687-9098. Catholic Adoration - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mass - 6 p.m. are already operational. families. GEICO, 303-598-6095, has two areas Protestant Services: in Colorado Springs. Lighter side of cooking demo Sunday Progressive Insurance Company is The Academy Health and Wellness Traditional - 9:00 a.m. at 800-776-4737. Center presents a “Lighter Side of Hill Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. AAA, 591-2222, handles claims for Cooking” demo featuring appetizers. The Jewish Services many insurance companies, please specify demo is Sept. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Fridays - 7 p.m. your particular company. HAWC at 8137 Park Drive. American Family Insurance is at 800- Learn how to prepare healthy dishes Rockies military appreciation Buddhist Worship 374-1111 and Farmers Insurance and receive free recipe cards for the items The Colorado Rockies Qwest Military Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room Company is at 570-3003. presented plus a healthy heart cookbook. Appreciation Day at Coors Field is Sept. Muslim Prayer For more information contact Tech. Class size is limited to 15. 30 at 1:05 p.m. when the Rockies play Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, Sgt. Tim Johnston from the legal office The HAWC also offers a recipe the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pre-game Chapel Basement at 333-3645. exchange service, where a diet therapist activities include a parade, fly over, COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL will make healthy changes or exchanges national anthem, color guard and cere- Catholic Masses: Seminars lined up to favorite recipes. Those interested can monial first pitch performed by Saturday The Airman and Family Readiness drop their recipe off at the HAWC or uniformed military members and Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Flight will host these seminars: e-mail their recipe to usafa.hawc@usafa. veterans. Commemorative dog tags will Mass - 5 p.m. Home buying: Tuesday, noon to 4:30 af.mil. The HAWC will also be sending be handed out to the first 5,000 fans. Sunday p.m. This will teach the differences out a recipe of the month. Uniformed military members and Mass - 9:30 a.m. between brokers, agents and agencies, For more information or to reserve veterans will be offered complimentary Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. financing and mortgage qualifications, a seat for a class, call 333-3733. tickets and can participate in a pre-game (Sept. - May) loan types as well as the advantages of parade. Additional tickets are available Tuesday-Friday home ownership. Fitness run scheduled for family and friends for $8 each. Mass - 11:30 a.m. Resume review: Wednesday, 9 to The Academy Health and Wellness To order tickets, call Tim Kelsch at Protestant Services: 10:30 a.m. People can bring a draft copy Center will conduct a fitness run, weather (303) 312-2426. Orders can be faxed to Saturday of their resume for evaluation and tips on permitting, Sept. 25. Runners meet at (303) 312-2219 or e-mailed to kelscht Contemporary - 7 p.m. how to improve and target their resume 3:45 p.m. at the Falcon Stadium @coloradorockies.com. Sunday Traditional - 8 a.m. Gospel - 11:15 a.m. The Action Line is a direct link to USAFA's senior leadership. It e should be used when other avenues have failed. Concerns should be Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. in n L addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and (Sept. - May) ctio s! elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not been attained by Wednesday e A sue addressing the chain of command, call the Action Line at 333-3900 Liturgical - 5:30 p.m. l th is or fax 333-4094 or mail to: Cal lve Military Academy Pagan Society so 0 Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE re 0 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 Third Thursday - 5 p.m. to 39 3- USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 (For more info, call TSgt. Longcrier at 333-6178.) 33 Items may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. For more information, call 333-3300. 28 September 14, 2007

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