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By Butch Wehry Air Force Distinguished Service Order, Academy Spirit staff Vietnam Air Gallantry Medal with gold wings and Vietnam Air Service Medal. The funeral service for former “He will be buried here in a very Academy Commandant, Brig. Gen Robin large-scale event,” said Janet Edwards, Olds, is scheduled for 10 a.m., June 30, Academy Mortuary Officer. in the Cadet Protestant Chapel, followed If the winds that waft through the immediately by a graveside service at the Academy Cemetery could talk, they might Academy Cemetery. tell the story of the man who downed The legendary fighter pilot died of four MIGs during the Vietnam Conflict congestive heart failure, June 14, in and the 152 missions flown in the F-4 Steamboat Springs, Colo., one month shy Phantom out of Udorn Royal Thai Air of his 85th birthday. Force Base, Thailand. He was the creator Neither his burial nor his life will and mission commander of Operation soon be forgotten. Bolo, the most successful aerial battle of Born in Honolulu to Maj. Gen. Robert Vietnam. It was recently shown on the and Mrs. Eloise Olds, he spent his younger History Channel’s special series, Dogfights. years in Virginia and attended the United He was Academy commandant from States Military Academy, graduating as a 1967 to 1973 and retired as the Air Force’s second lieutenant in 1943. He flew 107 Director of Safety in 1973. combat missions and shot down 12 enemy The three-time ace traveled the world aircraft in Europe during the latter part of talking and lecturing, inspiring and moti- World War II. vating military and civilian groups. He was assigned to the first P-80 jet “Triple-ace Robin Olds’ legendary squadron in 1946; was a member of the leadership and heroic service to the cause first jet aerial acrobatic demonstration of freedom have been an inspiration to our team; won second place in the Thompson nation and our Air Force,” said Air Force Air Force Photo Trophy Race, jet division, in Cleveland, Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. Col. Robin Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southwest in 1946; and participated in the first dawn- “He is one of our ‘great captains’ and a Asia. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, to-dusk, transcontinental, round-trip flight. pioneer of air power.” He became an ace Thailand, and was credited with shooting down four enemy MiG aircraft in aer- He was a squadron commander of Royal with 12 aerial victories during World War ial combat over North Vietnam. Air Force No.1 Fighter Squadron, Sussex, II, flying P-38 Lightnings and P-51 in the war-winning, air-to-air tactics and his leadership and accomplishments, and England, during an exchange tour in 1948. Mustangs, and later shot down four MIGs doctrine of surgical precision bombing will remember him always.” General Olds’ military decorations in Vietnam to bring his total to 16. He also we use today. Brigadier General Olds’ He is survived by two daughters, a include the Air Force Cross, Distinguished led the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing — the courageous life stands as a timeless granddaughter and a half-brother. Service Medal, Silver Star with three oak famed “Wolfpack” — to a record 24 aerial example of the power of faith and the “In lieu of flowers, contributions can leaf clusters, Legion of Merit, victories, a total unsurpassed by any other strength of the human spirit,” General be made to the Red River Valley Fighter Distinguished Flying Cross with five oak wing during the war in Southeast Asia. Moseley said. “Our thoughts and prayers Pilots Association toward scholarships leaf clusters, Air Medal with 39 oak leaf “Throughout his career, he was a are with his devoted family as they mourn for the children or spouses of Armed clusters, British Distinguished Flying staunch advocate for better fighters, better his loss, a loss we feel as well. America Forces aircrew members killed or missing Cross, French Croix de Guerre, Vietnam pilot training and new tactics, culminating and our Air Force are eternally grateful for in action,” Ms. Edwards said.

outstanding direction and support for our Retired grad killed in Iraq program under very difficult circumstances. We were fortunate to be able to rely on his skill Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs propelled grenade struck his vehicle. The Sumter, and judgment while he was in Iraq, and we will S.C., native was the logistics director for U.S. all miss him very much.” WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Air Force Central Command when he retired. Colonel Butler, a 31-year Air Force veteran, lost one of its own when a retired colonel and While in Iraq, Colonel Butler was respon- had served as a squadron commander at 1976 Academy graduate, working as a civilian sible for logistics issues for DynCorp’s 700 Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and a group contractor and traveling with a convoy, was employees who help train the country’s police commander at Incirlik AB, Turkey. killed June 12 near Tikrit, Iraq, when the convoy force. He ensured they had housing, vehicles and He is the fifth Academy graduate to die in was attacked by small-arms fire. communications equipment. Iraq since 9/11, and the first in a non-active duty Retired Col. Michael W. Butler was working “I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mike role. for DynCorp International as the senior deputy Butler,” said DynCorp International CEO Herbert Colonel Butler is survived by his wife, program manager, working in logistics for the J. Lanese. “He was a fine man, a strong leader, Joanne, and two adult sons. A funeral is planned Butler company’s security program, when a rocket- and a courageous individual who had provided at Arlington National Cemetery.

I N News Feature Sports S Top trainer Water, water Softball race I tabbed everywhere tightens D Page 3 Page 13 Page 16 E Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY June 22, 2007

Letter to Airmen I’m an Airman with a capital A updates force By Chief Master Sgt. Layton Clark engaged in a joint war around the globe against an 4th Fighter Wing elusive enemy. We assist our sister services with reduction their missions. The Air Force has more than 28,000 SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, deployed Airmen providing combat forces, running By Michael W. Wynne N.C. (AFPN) — What do we call a person who aerial ports, conducting aerial refueling, guiding Secretary of the Air Force drives trucks in the Marines, regardless of rank or satellites and conducting special-operations position? missions. Probably the most difficult part of my job as your You call them a Marine. We are patrolling, rebuilding, training police Secretary is releasing patriotic Americans from serving Every Marine is trained and ready to perform as and Soldiers, supporting trials and nation building in our Air Force, but it is a step we nevertheless must a member or leader of a rifle platoon. and eliminating improvised explosive devices. take. One of the duties we have as Airmen is assuring What do we call a food service specialist in the It points out that when you properly train, future Airmen that they will be as capable and confi- Army? equip, organize and lead our Airmen for a task, they dent to accomplish the mission as we are today. We are You call them a Soldier. will do it superbly. faced with the need to ensure ongoing GWOT opera- Each one, when paired with a rifle, can still I was often told by my counterparts, who had tions and personnel readiness across the spectrum of operate a checkpoint, initiate a challenge, pass a Airmen assigned to their tactical control, they were conflict around the world; versus the age, health, sign or countersign and perform either independ- the best service members they had. capacity and capability of our current air and space inventories as we move into an uncertain world future. ently or as part of a maneuver unit. My former commander was once told by a Faced with these competing demands, our options Now, what do you call someone in the Air Force transportation battalion commander that the Air are to either let our unmatched capabilities wither or who pumps fuel, loads an aircraft weapon stations, Force gun truckers were the best “Soldiers” he had cut our manning to invest in tomorrow’s warfighting secures a base, launches an aircraft or flies a plane? in the battalion. capabilities. We must accept the latter - as painful as By habit, we don’t call ourselves a collective My boss said, “That’s because they are it is - if we are to remain the world’s premier air, title like our sister services, but I say, when in the Airmen.” space and cyberspace force. framework of an Airman’s warrior ethos, we should. This was a point we made many times that year. I know this means more of our fine Airmen will The last year I spent in Southwest Asia was a Unfortunately, Airmen don’t assert often that be departing our service early, and I am not happy about highlight of my career. I saw how our Air Force and they are Airmen. it. But ultimately our duty is to answer our Nation’s our Airmen pulled their weight, some sacrificing I am an Airman with a capital A. call, and to fund our readiness requirements means their lives in the venture. I am prepared to defeat our enemies and I am we must also reduce personnel. The fact that no one flies against us right now proud of all that our Airmen have done in this war The 40,000 Active, Guard, Reserve, and Civilian in the Middle East is a testament to our establish- and past wars. Full-time Equivalent cuts highlighted in the Fiscal Year ment of air dominance for more than 16 years in No matter what your specialty, I want you to 07 President’s Budget freed critical resources. We are that region. understand, to be considered an Airman, you have using these funds to begin recapitalizing and modern- Airmen should also be proud of the contribu- to strive to be the best one you can be. izing our air, space and cyberspace systems to fight tions made in the global war on terrorism and You have to be physically, emotionally and the GWOT, and give our future Airmen the tools to accomplishments made possible within Southwest professionally fit and trained to be able to endure dominate all levels of warfare and across the spectrum Asia through the appropriate and innovative appli- the wide ranging conditions and threats we face of conflict. cation of forward-based combat. today. We cannot continue to merely “get by” with old This is the first time in modern history that we You have to understand what part you play in equipment. Our aging airplanes are increasingly expen- have operated as far forward and as close to the America’s defense. You have to be disciplined and sive to operate and maintain, and many are on flight ground troops of the other services. We are learning willing to maintain your readiness to go wherever restrictions. Meanwhile, our enemies and potential a great deal from each other and many new cutting- our enemy confronts us and to live up to the ideals challengers continually upgrade their air defenses, edge capabilities are emerging from it. of the core values of integrity, service and excel- strike and space capabilities, and cyber attack systems. We are doing so well, we make it look too easy. lence. We are continuing to pare back our force struc- Our weapons systems are so precise we can deliver As an Airman, you have to bring airpower to the ture from the 349,000 Airmen on Active Duty at the ordnance anywhere, any time. If fact, if ground battle space effectively and ensure it is properly end of FY 06, to a smaller, leaner and more capable troops chase the enemy into a house, our aircraft applied. force by FY 13. There are no plans to extend our can drop a bomb that eradicates one mud hut, while Your charge as an Airman is to deliver combat restructuring beyond the current 40,000 reduction; in leaving all the others in the neighborhood standing. airpower, on target, on time for America. Simply, fact our drawdown is subject to change as we reap the Right now our expeditionary Air Force is put warheads on foreheads. benefits of productivity-enhancing initiatives and as we evaluate Army and Marine Corps end-strength increases. Land component growth may require our The Action Line is a direct link to USAFA's senior lead- Total Force drawdown to level off, while the size of ne ership. It should be used when other avenues have failed. specific elements within our Air Force might actually Li Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible level need to grow as well. on cti s! in the chain of command and elevated as necessary. If sat- We’re also continuing Force Shaping initiatives e A ue isfactory results have not been attained by addressing the that move the right number of Airmen into the right th ss ll e i chain of command, call the Action Line at 333-3900 or fax jobs to relieve stress in critically manned AFSCs. 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By Butch Wehry BCT looms in the days ahead for the commandant’s Academy Spirit staff training division’s BCT Training Superintendent, with some new wrinkles this year. An Academy senior NCO has been selected as the MTIs will not host every BCT squadron this year, Air Education and Training Command’s Chief Master which will cause the role of the AMTs to be more Sergeant of the Air Force Gary R. Pfingston Military defined within each BCT squadron. Training Instructor Supervisor of the Year. “We are increasing Airmanship by two days, Master Sgt. Marc Schoellkopf will accept the award returning intramurals, and moving the Jacks Valley from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney training session up by a week,” said the sergeant who McKinley in August when basic cadet training has spends a lot of time with the Academy’s Sandhurst ended. Team as they gear up to compete with the U.S. Military Chief Pfingston was the commandant of the Military Academy and other teams at West Point in April. Training Instructor School, one of three MTIs to hold “This will allow the last week to center on evalu- that office. ations. Basics will be in various blues combinations the MTIs design and oversee the operation of the entire last week to allow for a smooth transition into Academy’s BCT. the academic year and, consequently be better-prepared “Cadet cadre perform the duties performed by fourth class cadets.” MTIs,” said the 15-year Air Force professional from Even after the rigors of BCT end for the newcomers, Mandan, N.D. “BCT is a leadership lab for our cadet it doesn’t for this senior NCO and his staff. cadre and they do a tremendous job preparing our “Immediately after BCT, we begin to hot wash basics to be accepted into the cadet wing.” items and spend several months improving on the His responsibilities are much broader than those he curriculum that’s in place,” said Sergeant Schoellkopf. had as an MTI at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. “BCT is a complex program with several different Master Sgt. Schoellkopf The MTI’s first responsibility is the health, welfare moving pieces that have to be carefully planned over and morale of the troops assigned to him or her. the course of several months. The training for cadet cadre desk to check out the boots on the ground. That’s The second responsibility is the discipline, military starts at the beginning of the spring semester.” where the real action is.” bearing and knowledge of the troops. This is accom- Sergeant Schoellkopf oversees the efforts of Tech. He became an MTI in July 2002 after a tour as a plished through academic lessons, dorm objectives, Sgts. Christopher Bell, NCOIC of BCT, and Albert technical training school instructor. counseling and the intensity of the drill. DeSarro from Stan/Eval who will oversee the cadet stan- “I have never won anything of this magnitude,” he “In a nutshell, MTIs prepare young men and women dardization and evaluations. said. “It is an honor to be recognized. I am proud to win to adapt to a military lifestyle,” said Sergeant Schoellkopf. There will be no no temporary duty MTIs for BCT this award as a MTI assigned to the Academy to show “It is a cultural change for most that is achieved by this year. that there are MTIs involved in all accession programs, making them adopt military values and the Air Force He is accompanied at the Academy by his 10 year- not just at Lackland.” core values and internalizing those values.” old son, Mckail. He feels humility mixed with pride about the award. It doesn’t just fall into place. The training of cadet “I try to get involved in some different cadet “I know that I’ve done my job when I see the end cadre is a big undertaking. programs to remind me of why I’m here. I spend as much product,” Sergeant Schoellkopf said. “That comes in “We have very little time to get a lot of training time as I can with my son,” the sergeant said. “Activities various forms, such as a well-prepared fourth class or done,” Sergeant Schoellkopf said. “The enthusiasm with him help me put my life into perspective. The first class cadets that are confident in their abilities and and motivation of the cadet cadre -- as well as that of majority of my time is spent in the office these days, take pride in what they have learned from the BCT lead- the Academy Military Trainers -- make it possible.” but I take every opportunity to get out from behind my ership lab.”

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By Staff Sgt. Alice Moore 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFPN) — Members of the 8th Fighter Wing, known as the “Wolf Pack,” honored retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, who passed away, June 14, during a commemoration event Tuesday. The day’s commemoration event became even more significant because the 555th Fighter Squadron deployed here this week to integrate with the 8th FW as a part of their regular Air Expeditionary Force cycle. Members of the squadron were a part of the formation for the wing’s retreat. During the ceremony, Col. C. Q. Brown, 8th FW commander, said General Olds would be remembered for a variety of heroic acts, his true leadership and being the founder of the Wolf Pack. “Today, we are here to honor an extraordinary Airman and true American hero,” he said. “Memorial services are Photo by Senior Airman Steven R. Doty typically somber events, but today I’d like for the Wolf Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, salute during a retreat ceremo- Pack to celebrate the life and contributions made to the ny that was part of the wing’s commemoration event Tuesday to honor the memory of Brig. Gen. Robin United States and our Air Force by General Olds. Without Olds, who passed away recently. the leadership of this phenomenal officer, our Air Force Colonel Brown added that members of the current Medical Group heath services administrator. “It reminds would not be the greatest in the world and the 8th Fighter Wolf Pack should be honored to be associated with the us that there’s a reason we’re here. We’re here to carry on Wing would be just another wing and not the renowned legacy of General Olds. the legacy he left by the work that we do each and every Wolf Pack.” “Everyone present today should be honored to be asso- day.” The event consisted of a wing retreat and a missing ciated with the legacy of General Olds,” he said. “I, for To conclude the event, Colonel Brown honored man formation flown by members of the 8th FW. The one, am personally humbled to have the opportunity to General Olds by throwing a nickel on the grass, which missing man formation is a way the Air Force commem- follow him in command of this historic and prestigious is a fighter pilot tradition to recognize fallen comrades. orates a fallen comrade. wing.” “From Wolf 46 to Wolf 1, sir, here is a nickel on the “It was an honor to fly the 8th FW flag ship to Members of the Wolf Pack who attended the event grass to you, your spirit, enthusiasm, sacrifice and commemorate Wolf 1, said Col. Preston Thompson, 8th agreed on the importance of taking the time to remember courage,” Colonel Brown said. FW vice commander. “I flew in the missing man posi- one of their fallen. Funeral services will be held for legendary fighter tion that left the initial formation in honor of our fallen “It’s really important for us to be here at this event pilot at the Academy on June 30. The services are open comrade.” today,” said Senior Airman Shenequa Johnson,” 8th to the public.

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By Cadet 2nd Class Steven Beaulieu Morning physical training, a trip to the airfield recruiting tool largely due to the students’amount of Cadet Squadron 5 and spending an entire day as a Doolie were just close interaction with cadet element leaders. Having some of the experiences awaiting these rising seniors, cadets facilitate the program allows the students to Approximately 375 of the nation’s top high school in addition to the academic workshops managed by have their questions answered, erasing much of the seniors-to-be gathered at the Academy, June 10, for the Dean of the Faculty. uncertainty associated with a service academy or the an early chance to experience cadet life. Students undergo an extensive screening process military profession in general. The Air Force Academy Summer Seminar program to obtain admission to the program. As these students began this first chapter in a has been a pivotal recruiting tool for the institution They were evaluated by the same selection boards potential military lifestyle, this Air Force program has for more than 30 years. that present appointments to selected candidates. helped retain cadets over the years. It has led to a very The week-long venture allowed students to interact These boards use the same “whole person” concept low attrition rate among those who accepted their closely with cadets while attending six academic when screening the students, reviewing grade point appointments. symposiums in 30 different fields. Most importantly, averages, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, For the class of 2010, only 19 of the 476 cadets these young people received a glimpse of the rigorous athletic participation and community service. who had attended the summer seminar chose to end daily military challenges the Academy presents. The program is extremely competitive due to the their cadet careers, an extremely small number when Seventy-two cadets and 14 officers diligently limited number of slots available, perhaps as compet- compared to the rest of the class. prepared for two separate sessions, each geared toward itive as gaining an appointment to the Academy. “It was the biggest impact in terms of my deci- approximately 375 students. The Summer Seminar program is an effective sion to come to the Academy,” said Cadet 1st Class Kasey Wilson, the cadet-in-charge of the pro-gram, who also attended as a high school senior. “Each facet of the program, from cadet interaction to experiencing daily life, gave me valuable insight into my decision to attend the Academy.”

Photos by Cadet 2nd Class Gavin Johnson Above: Seminar attendees Shauna Casey and Joseph Springfield perform a Mechanical Engineering lab as others look on. The lab is one of 27 different seminars offered to students.

Left: Cadet 2nd Class Emily Montgomery serves as a flight NCO for a group of summer seminar attendees marching to lunch in noon meal formation. The visiting students marched every day during their Academy stay. Academy Spirit 6 June 22, 2007 Cadets live Ops AF in Lone Star state

By Airman 1st Class Jacob Corbin That, say the program managers, is 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs exactly what the program is all about. “The program is to give the cadets a SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, glimpse of the Air Force,” said Capt. Texas — The first group of Air Force Frank Bartek, a flight commander with Academy cadets arrived June 3, facing the 364th Training Squadron and an lost luggage and thunderstorms, to begin Operation Air Force coordinator. their three-week acclimatization to the Cadet 2nd Class Jeremy Fox said he Air Force as part of Operation Air Force. hopes to “see what future career I want,” The cadets are rising third, second and when he is commissioned. He said he first. looked forward to experiencing the Air Two more groups, for a total of more Force outside of the educational envi- than 45 cadets, will follow in the weeks ronment. to come to begin their immersion. Each The cadets were welcomed to cadet is paired with a facilitator who will Sheppard by Brig. Gen. Richard show a cadet what the facilitator’s job is Devereaux, 82nd Training Wing all about. Facilitators and cadets are commander, and Col. Jeffrey matched up based on a list of interests the Kendall, 80th Flying Training Wing cadet sends in ahead of time. Such inter- commander. ests are restricted to support operations “There are few bases, especially like security forces, public affairs, medical training bases, where you’ll see such operations or maintenance. diversity,” General Devereaux said. “This “It’s a great opportunity to pass on is going to be a valuable experience for the knowledge I’ve gained in the six you. There’s nothing like the exposure years I’ve been in the military,” said Capt. you’re going to get here.” Sara Carder, chief of protocol and a facil- General Devereaux encouraged them Photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Corbin Cadet 3rd Class Chris Lovas, left, strikes a mat held by Cadet 3rd class Scott itator volunteer. “How does anyone know to ask questions and try out new things Hatter during combat skills training, June 8. what they want to do in the military while they were here. without seeing it? If you see it, then you Colonel Kendall mirrored the Sheppard’s sights and sounds ,and having or first sergeants, while two-degrees and can at least understand what you’re general’s sentiments, saying, “What you fun in the Texoma area. firsties will have sessions with field- signing up for.” take out of this program is up to you. It Each cadet will also have mentoring grade officers. These mentoring sessions Captain Carder said she asked her ought to be an experience you can sessions with an active duty Air Force aren’t necessarily with their facilitators. cadet what his interests were, and then remember and use.” member, based on their year in college. The second group of cadets arrives tried to show him careers that fit those The cadets will spend their time here Third classmen will be mentored by Monday and the third will visit Sheppard interests. following their facilitators, experiencing senior enlisted members, such as chiefs starting July 16. You Save When You Serve.

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By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff

You can’t take it with you. But if you want to make sure your worldly goods and earthly responsibilities go where you want them, write a will. “Most people don’t think about it until they have children or are being deployed,” Academy chief of preventive law, Capt. Lindsay Contoveros, said. It doesn’t matter how much you have in finances or goods. “Even if you have $5 in a jar and want it to go to your sister and not your brother, you should still have a will,” she said. “You may have more than you think.” Will writing services are free through the Academy’s Judge Advocate General’s office for active duty and retirees and their dependents, as well as National Guardsmen and Reservists on active duty and their dependents. Anyone at least 18-years-old and of sound mind can make a will in Colorado. According to the Colorado Bar Association, you must also have “testamentary capacity,” which means you must know the property you own, how it will be distributed, who the members Illustration by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins of your immediate family are and that the will repre- the court to show how the children’s share of the estate concerning health care. It covers both permanent and sents your wishes. is used, and he or she might even be required to make temporary health issues. In Colorado, with two exceptions, you can leave a court appearance to explain the accounting. A living will legally designates the level of care you anything to anyone, including Fluffy and Fido. “You’re putting your estate into the hands of the desire in the case of a terminal, irreversible condition. The first exception is a surviving spouse may court instead of the family,” Captain Contoveros stressed. Besides wills and powers of attorney, the JAG choose to receive a percentage of the estate regardless “You need someone who knows you and knows your office can assist with general advice on such issues as of what the will states. This may not apply if a spouse wishes.” divorce, child custody, landlord/tenant disputes and receives property by other means than the will, such Spouses should discuss between themselves who ID theft. as life insurance proceeds. should care for children in the event of one or both of The lawyers do not advise on criminal matters, The other exception is that a child born after the the parents’ death. but they can direct clients to the El Paso County Bar will is signed takes a share of the estate as if no will “It would prevent squabbles,” she said. Association’s referral service. existed, unless it is made clear that it was intended to The JAG services also include powers of attorney, “If anyone has a question, come in and talk to us,” exclude the child. which appoint an agent to act on your behalf. Captain Contoveros said. “We’re here for the mission Leaving no will behind can create expensive and A general power of attorney is what Captain and the service members.” time-consuming entanglements for loved ones. Contoveros called a “very broad-brush document” with Legal services are located in Building 8034 at the In most states, if a person dies without a will, the very broad powers. It is valid for one year. 10th Air Base Wing headquarters. estate goes entirely to the surviving spouse. A special power of attorney gives the agent power Hours for wills on a walk-in basis only are Tuesday If there are minor children and no will, however, to act on your behalf in specific instances, such as from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and Thursday from noon – the court will appoint the children’s guardian. buying and selling property or in transactions involving 1 p.m. If the spouse is appointed guardian, he or she might a military finance office. Clients may experience a small wait but all will be not be permitted to use any part of the children’s share “If there are issues you anticipate, I urge getting a seen. of the deceased’s estate, even for their own support and special power of attorney,” Captain Contoveros said. Powers of attorney and notary service on a walk- education unless the court issues permission. The Another power of attorney, called a durable power in basis are available during regular business hours surviving spouse might also be audited periodically by of attorney, appoints someone else to make decisions except from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Uniform officials warn Airmen board superintendent. distance learning. It also meets AU’s near-term goal of One of the biggest issues is the lining in the shorts, providing enhanced educational opportunities for our about knockoff ABUs she said. Many Airmen feel the lining is too tight, so enlisted force. they are buying shorts two to three sizes larger than their The Air Force Portal acts as the gateway to the AU- WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Commercial manu- usual size. The Air Force Clothing Office at Wright- ABC program, which allows students to do everything facturers have begun to advertise the sale of the new Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is modifying the lining they need to online, Ms.Varnado said. Airman Battle Uniform at various online Web sites. Air to resolve this problem. “Those utilizing AU-ABC can do all academic Force officials warn Airmen these uniforms are not the Another issue Airmen addressed was the weight of administrative functions online, to include virtual coun- authorized items provided by the Air Force’s official the PT running suit. The suits are currently made of a seling and applying for tuition assistance,” she said. source, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, and may light-weight material coated with a wind and rain “We are thrilled that we were able to set up the program not meet the service’s stringent specifications. resistant finish which adds extra weight. The clothing at no additional cost to the Air Force.” Many Airmen who want to get the uniform imme- office is researching alternative fabrics that would retain To participate in the AU-ABC program, registrants diately may be tempted to purchase these uniforms, those weather-resistant qualities, yet reduce the weight. must be active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air potentially sacrificing the safety and quality of the The office is also looking into a lighter weight fabric National Guard. However, degree requirements can be DSCP-procured uniforms scheduled to be available for for the short-sleeve T-shirt. completed after a member retires or separates from the purchase at Army and Air Force Exchanges Service In addition to these changes, the board has decided service. locations in October, said Maj. Randall Smith of the Air to introduce other optional PT uniform items within a “A benefit for students is the binding degree comple- Force Uniform and Recognition Branch. year. tion contract the student enters into with the college or “Many of these Web sites are advertising their Among those items are shorts geared for long- university,” she said. uniforms as ‘official’ and ‘fully certified;’ however, no distance runners. They are currently looking into running “This locks in the transfer credits and remaining commercial vendors currently have Air Force certifica- shorts with a split halfway up the leg. It would be degree requirements. It doesn’t matter where the student tion,” he said. “All uniforms must be purchased through produced in a lightweight fabric with anti-odor, mois- is located. They can even be deployed and still work on DSCP or AAFES when they become available.” ture-wicking and stretch incorporated into the lining and their degree online.” When the Army introduced its Army Combat outer shell. Students use their Common Access Cards for iden- Uniform, it faced similar issues, said Maj. Brian Schooley, They also plan to introduce a long-sleeve T-shirt, tification and go to the Air Force Portal to access the the program manager for Air Force Military Clothing medium-weight sweatshirt and fleece vest with a zipper. AFVEC, which was developed through a partnership at AAFES. Many soldiers purchased uniforms from “The Air Force is fully aware of the Airmen’s between the Air Staff and CCAF. Once there, they click uncertified commercial vendors, and the uniforms did comments and suggestions, and our hope is to address on the AU-ABC link that brings up information about not meet Army specifications. all of them,” Sergeant Athnos said. “Once the items fit all AU-ABC programs. In many cases, the pockets were improperly sewn better for the majority of the Force, we will readdress “The Airman then checks the list for their Air Force or sized, the stitching was incorrect, and the weight, the uniform wear policy.” Specialty Code, clicks on that and all programs for their quality and feel of the garments were inferior, he said. AFSC will come up,” she said. “They can then open a There were also safety issues. Airmen can earn bachelor’s course offered by a participating college or university “The (certified) ACU (and ABU) have an inherent and will get a degree plan that shows the required credits non-infrared quality that makes them undetectable by degrees through Air University for the course, the CCAF credit transfer and the remaining night-vision equipment,” Major Schooley said. “The credits needed to complete their degree.” knockoffs may not have that same quality.” MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFPN) — College and university homepages are also linked Additionally, when soldiers purchased knockoff Starting June 15, Airmen can apply their Community to the AU-ABC page and can be brought up to famil- uniforms that did not meet military specifications, they College of the Air Force credits toward a bachelor’s iarize the student with any of the participating schools. were not able to return them for refunds, and military degree from a variety of universities and colleges. This All information about admissions, AU-ABC enroll- clothing sales cannot exchange them because they are can be done through the Air Force Virtual Education ment and other AU-ABC program information is avail- not certified, he said. DSCP uniforms have a replace- Center which links a prospective student to the new Air able on the site. ment warranty and may be exchanged at AAFES loca- University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Currently, there are 71 bachelor’s degrees offered tions. program. by the colleges and universities involved in the program “DSCP provides high-level quality with all our The vision of the Air Force is to provide distance that cover every CCAF degree program. Regular visits products,” said Al Esposito, a supervisory product learning and bachelor’s degree opportunities for Airmen, to the AFVEC will help keep students apprised of all service specialist with DSCP. “We only award (contracts) and the AU-ABC program aligns with this Air Force news and updates to AU-ABC, and will allow them to to the best vendors to give (members) the best quality.” vision, said Bettie Varnado, CCAF chief of media and view informational resources on the program. While the military cannot legally stop vendors from advertising and selling knockoff uniforms, it can educate military members on the importance of buying their uniforms from certified vendors. “Our folks deserve to know what they are, or are not, buying,” Major Smith said. “Airmen, especially those who are deploying, don’t need hassles; and when you buy something uncertain, you run the risk of having your uniform fall apart at a very inconvenient time.” The ABU is being issued to Airmen scheduled to deploy and those already in deployed locations. It will be issued to Airmen in basic training and available in select AAFES locations in October. The mandatory wear date is in 2011. “We’re getting great reviews about the uniform, and we’re thrilled that folks want to get it now,” Major Smith said. “We are working as hard as possible with DSCP and AAFES to get it out while meeting the AEF and AOR requirements. We ask Airmen to hold on. It’s coming, and it’s worth the wait.” Changes in works for Air Force PT uniform

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Air Force uniform board is working to resolve Airmen’s issues with the Air Photo by Danny Meyer Force physical training uniform, which became manda- tory for wear in fall 2006. Summer fun The board has received nearly 500 inputs from Several Academy family members participated in the Community Center Chapel’s Avalanche Airmen including suggestions on ways to improve the Ranch Vacation Bible School, is June 11-15. The Catholic and Protestant communities sponsored uniform, and some of those changes are in the works, the school. Kids, ages 4 though those completing fifth grade, explored the Bible through adven- tures, crafts, games, music, missions and more. said Senior Master Sgt. Dana Athnos, Air Force uniform Academy Spirit June 22, 2007 11

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By Ann Patton trunk lid. The entire operation is auto- The retractable hood was work- heavy duty transmission and a 1964 Academy Spirit staff matic. able, and the electrical system intact. Ford Galaxy 390 motor. “Opening the top is like a Still, it took four years to restore it The restored Skyliner gets about It was born when Elvis reigned mechanical symphony,” Mr. Beyer to its original condition, including 16 miles per gallon of gasoline, which and the hula hoop raged. said. almost two years for body and is a nod to the past when gas prices The Ford Fairlane Skyliner, built The Lincoln division of Ford mechanical restorations. were in the basement. between 1957 and 1959, is still alive Motor Co. developed the classic In 1999, his Skyliner, now ivory, Mr. Beyer relies on his Jeep and and well in the hearts and garages of cruiser and then handed it over to the made its first appearance at a car Volkswagen Passat for getting to work 21st century owners. Ford division for production. show. and errands. Twenty five of the ‘50s beauties The Skyliner sported pastel “Gadgets have always fascinated In the meantime, a Ford Edsel sits will be parked and ready for admiring colors, and the first model sold for me,” Mr. Beyer said. in his work room awaiting the arrival Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the base of $3,346. With a base weight of 4,064 Like many classic car aficionados, of a new steering wheel. the Academy’s B-52, at the intersec- pounds, it stretched to 208.1 inches he did much of the work himself. “They used to be less than attrac- tion of Stadium and Northgate (three inches longer than the standard He added safety features such as tive,” he said of the Edsel. “Now, Boulevards. Fairlane) with a wheel base of 118 disc brakes, a horn from a Lincoln they’re eclectic. I like the odd-ballness Drivers and passengers of the inches. “with a very authoritative sound,” of them.” classic Fords, all affiliated with the Sales figures show 20,766 International Ford Retractable Club, produced in 1957, 14,713 in 1958 and will be in town Monday through June 12,915 in 1959. 29 for the western regional conven- One 1958 Skyliner, which will be tion. in Colorado Springs, was painted half “It’s a piece of history,” Skyliner turquoise for the movie “Crazy in owner Robert Beyer, contract techni- Alabama” starring Melanie Griffith. cian with Rohmann Joint Venture in Mr. Beyer caught the “car bug” as Fairchild Hall and member of the Mile a youth, when he cared for his High Skyliners, said of the classic car. mother’s Thunderbird. Later, license in He called it a “milestone car” for hand, he drove it. achieving remarkable engineering for “It was just a fun drive,” he said. its time. He was also fascinated at the time “We are caretakers of museum with big-finned cars like the Skyliner. pieces,” he said. In 1995 he bought his own The convertible, the first of its Skyliner, found in the weedy backyard kind to be mass produced, featured a of its former owner. It had great retractable hard top powered by six potential.

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Academy’s water supply: the unfiltered truth By Ann Patton a health risk. water off the north and south slopes of and clear water. Academy Spirit staff Immunocompromised persons, Pikes Peak and the Northfield watershed, Chlorine is added again as well as however, such as those with cancer is transferred to Colorado Springs soda ash, fluoride and a corrosion Drink up. The water’s fine. and are undergoing chemotherapy, through pipelines that help protect the inhibitor. For at least 10 years, the Academy’s persons who have undergone trans- water treatment plants. Sergeant Soler cautions against water supply has complied with all state plants, have AIDS or other immune Rampart Reservoir is the primary drinking directly from rivers and and federal drinking water standards. system disorders, and some elderly and source of supply to the Pine Valley and streams, even for pets. Last year was no exception. In a infants can be particularly at risk of McCullough water treatment plants on “Not only can Giardia be a problem, report released from the bioenviron- infections. the Academy which are operated by but there are numerous other bacteria mental flight, the Academy’s compliance Those people should seek advice Colorado Springs Utilities. and parasites that can be in the water,” was called “exemplary.” about drinking water from their health During treatment, raw water is he said. “You never know what is “Academy consumers should defi- care providers. drawn from the water source and sent upstream from your location. Approved nitely feel safe,” Staff Sgt. Victor Soler, The Academy’s water supply, as to an aeration tank, which allows for water sources are the only areas that bioenvironmental technician said. does that of Colorado Springs, originates oxidation of the high iron levels in the water should be consumed from.” He pointed out that the Academy’s in the headwaters, or sources, in wilder- water. Soda ash and polyaluminum- Vinyl water hoses also may be civil and bioenvironmental engineering ness areas near Aspen, Leadville and chloride are added which causes small unsafe to drink from because the components and Colorado Springs Breckenridge. Nearly three-quarters of particles to adhere to one another, substances in them to keep them flex- Utilities check the water daily. that comes from mountain streams. making them heavy enough to settle ible can get into the water as it passes All drinking water, including bottled The water is then collected in into a basin from which sediment is through the hose. water, may reasonably be expected to various reservoirs along the Continental removed. Allow the water to run for a short contain at least small amounts of some Divide. Water for this area comes from Chlorine is then added for disinfec- time in order to flush the hose before contaminants, the report noted. But the the Homestake, Fryingpan-Arkansas, tion, and water is filtered through layers drinking or filling a pet’s water bowl. presence of contaminants does not Twin Lakes and Blue River systems. of fine coal and silicate sand, resulting Hoses made with food-grade plastic necessarily indicate that the water poses Most of that water, as well as surface in the removal of suspended particles will not contaminate the water.

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The entire Academy team with the locals showing their appreciation for the days they worked in Yacuces. and Courtesy Photos The 10th MDG team were met with long lines of patients waiting to be seen in each of the three cities of Puerta Suarez, Puerto Quijarro and Yacuces. Except for childhood immunizations med- ical care in Bolivia is only available to those who can pay for it, and crocodile nuggets later can travel to the larger cities where the doctors are at. dreamed of her many roles during this mission when local Bolivian military and political leaders. She used She said Bolivians received the team with arms wide she was born in Puebla, Mexico. her skills to translate from Spanish and Portuguese open. The four-year Air Force veteran worked with 12 Air into English for more than 1,000 patient consults, “I have a huge sense of personal satisfaction for By Butch Wehry Force officials and the American Embassy in Bolivia assisting nine providers throughout the mission. being able to make a difference.” Academy Spirit staff to ensure the logistics of the mission, accommodations There was the temporary warehouse and Crocodile nuggets and everyday needs were met for the Academy’s 10th pharmacy she helped set up, allowing the daily Neither of Senior Master Sgt. Aurelio Irizzarry’s Academy osteopathic physician and surgeon, Lt. Medical Group team in Bolivia. issue of supplies and pharmaceuticals to operate parents spoke English when they arrived in Philly from Col. Christopher McNulty, said he’ll never forget the The Spanish-speaking sergeant spearheaded a full in three different locations. Puerto Rico in the early ’60s. appreciative looks on the faces of the Bolivian children. inventory of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and Sergeant Cameron acted as public affairs represen- “I finally got to use my Spanish on a military oper- The 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight medical and office supplies; packed eight tri-walls ;and tative for four local television channels and two news- ation,” said the 10th Medical Operations Squadron medicine and cadet clinic commander spent 18 years prepared all the necessary documents in English and papers covering the successful day-to-day operations aerospace medical service craftsman. “I was always in private practice until entering the Air Force six years Spanish to meet the shipment and international of the 10th MDG team. hoping to, but other than an occasional patient encounter ago has served in Romania, the Republic of Georgia, commerce and customs requirements that totaled It was her second humanitarian mission and the third in our medical groups, I have never had the opportu- Algeria, South Africa, Nambia, Nigeria, Qatar and $121,577.62. mission in charge of the logistics portion. nity to use it as a primary language on a two-and-one- Iraq. And, she was in the spotlight. “There were no surprises,” said Sergeant Cameron. half week operation.” So it was no shock during his first trip to South Her protocol knowledge and experience to prepare “I lived in a third world country before and I expected The 25-year Air Force veteran studied medical America to encounter Bolivians suffering from arthritis, the closing award ceremony saw her side by side with to see the poor conditions that we saw.” terms in Spanish, and took the lead to ensure that the gall bladder disease, stomach problems, eye problems, 17- member team completed all training requirements bad teeth, feminine problems and many more ailments and any personal readiness issues for this mission. during a humanitarian mission to Bolivia’s eastern The team NCOIC had pretty much ironed things border with Brazil. out to ensure all went smoothly upon the group’s arrival. The 17-member mission from May 16 to June 3 “The Bolivians received us with open arms and was not training. hearts,” Sergeant Irizzarry said. “I loved the kids we “We are always training ,but during this trip we had came in contact with. Overall, we saw more than 1,100 no formal training to complete,” said McNulty, from children. They were given vitamins, toothbrushes and Dallas. candy. I have three of my own and realized how much “We treated almost 5,000 patients in nine days,” I love to help children. We brought along toys which said the Air Force physician. “We gave some relief to were donated from the Burger King on base, and we people with physical maladies, eyeglasses to folks who also purchased school supplies and soccer balls on our needed them and health and wellness information. We own. It was nice to give without expecting anything in provided almost $50,000 in medication and helped return.” Bolivia understand the United States was there for He remembers the kindness of Bolivians from local their people with medical problems.” governing officials, their lieutenant governor, medical The doctor spent considerable time interacting providers and support staff, down to the folks who with local and federal Bolivian officials, police, mili- housed them at the resort Hotel Pantanal. tary officials, Bolivian physicians and nurses. “All the locals were happy that we were there and “We even played the Bolivians in soccer and got I never had any concerns for my safety,” Sergeant beat, of course,” he said. Irizzarry said. Another vivid memory is fishing for piranha. He said he’s a picky eater. Multi-faceted, multi-lingual “I ate crocodile tail for the first time and it tasted like chicken nuggets,” said the senior NCO. “I never Time can spin unique paths. really ate anything exotic like that, but you need to go Staff Sgt. Lizeth Cameron, 10th Medical Support Capt. Scott Carbaugh, a 10th Medical Opera-tions Squadron physician’s assistant, examines a with the flow when you’re out venturing in other coun- Squadron medical material craftsman, could not have Capt. Scott Carbaugh and Staff Sgt. Lizeth Cameron see a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome at the young child for an ear ache. German Busch School, Yacuces, Bolivia. tries.” Academy Spirit 16 SPORTS June 22, 2007

Arena Falcons hone skills around the globe By Nick Arseniak Four former Falcons, Karl Bolt and Competitive quartet Athletic Media Relations Mitch Brown (Class of 2007), Reid Lamson Four Air Force track and (Class of 2005) and Josh Zumbrun (Class field athletes are competing Three current and four former Academy of 2003) are also lacing up their cleats. through Sunday at two different baseball players are playing in leagues Brown and Lamson are playing for the championship events in throughout the world this summer. United States Military All-Star Baseball Indianapolis, Ind. Current Seniors Chay Derbigny, Erol Kelter Team, competing throughout the country. athletes Nick Frawley (pole and Josh Meents will get valuable baseball Lamson, who is stationed at Mountain vault) and Sara Neubauer (shot experience in summer college leagues. Home AFB, Idaho, was a standout on the put, discus throw) are repre- Derbigny, an outfielder who led the 2005 Falcon baseball team earning team senting the Falcons at the Finish team with 16 stolen bases and was second MVP honors after leading the Falcons with Line USA Junior Outdoor on the club with a .301 average is playing a .321 average, 18 stolen bases and 52 runs Championships, while former in the Hawaii Collegiate Baseball League scored. Falcons and current volunteer for the Waimea Bay Waves. Derbigny will Brown is to report to Barksdale, AFB, coaches Paul Gensic (pole play in the HCBL while stationed at Hickam La. He was the Falcons’ ace the past two vault) and Dana Pounds (javelin Air Force Base, Hawaii as part of Operation seasons leading the team with a 5.87 earned throw), representing the Air Air Force. run average to go with 49 strikeouts in 76.2 Force’s World Class Athlete Kelter, a reserve catcher who batted innings as a senior. Program, are competing at the .265 in 27 games, returns to his home state Zumbrun, playing for the Ra’anana Photo courtesy Athletic Media Relations AT&T USA Senior Outdoor to play for the Anchorage Bucs in the Express in the newly established Israel Championships. Air Force senior outfielder Chay Alaska Baseball League. Kelter will play Baseball League (IBL). Zumbrun led the Derbigny models the Waimea Bay New strength coach in the ABL while stationed at Elmendorf Falcons with a 6.44 ERA in 64.1 innings Waves uniform he’s sporting as a mem- Matt McGettigan was AFB, Alaska. pitched as a senior.. ber of that Hawaii Collegiate Baseball named football’s strength and Meents, the Falcons starting catcher in Bolt, who was selected in the 15th League team this summer. conditioning coach Monday by 2007, will suit up for the Yuba-Sutter round of the Major League Baseball Draft, during his Air Force leave. head coach Troy Calhoun. Goldsox in Northern California. Meents June 8, by the Philadelphia Phillies, is Bolt will find out which minor league McGettigan spent the last 11 will play for the Goldsox while stationed training with fellow draft picks at the affiliate of the Phillies he will play for in years as the Iowa State foot- at Beale AFB, Calif. Phillies’ training site in Clearwater, Fla., the next week or two. ball strength and conditioning coach. He was the 2001 National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Intra-unit showdown has domino effect Year. By Wayne Amann Sister academies Academy Spirit Editor slated Familiarity may not breed For the first time since contempt, but it brought out the 1993, the Air Force men’s soccer best in Med Group #1, team will face both Army and temporarily, when the five-time Navy in the same season, Academy Intramural Softball according to the Falcons’2007 League Champions faced their schedule released Tuesday by intra-unit rivals, Med Group #2, head coach Doug Hill. The blue in a battle of unbeatens, June 14, suiters play Navy on Sept. 2, at at Field One. Annapolis, Md., and Army on MDG #1 broke open a tight Sept. 16 at West Point, N.Y. game with a 10-run third inning True blue fans unite explosion, highlighted by three The Athletic Department home runs, en route to a 24-14 is on a mission to make every win over their fellow medics for Falcon home event a “Blue sole possession of first place in Out.” The gift shops are the AISL. stocking as much royal blue The defending champs’ apparel as possible at affordable momentum down didn’t last long. Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross prices. The selection includes In their next game that day they Med Group #1 second baseman Greg Stapleton flips to the bag to force an MDG #2 runner jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, ran into a hot 10th out June 14. Stapleton played flawless defense and went 4-for-5 at the plate in the Med Group intra-unit rivalry game. caps and more. All proceeds Communication Squadron. from sales go directly to cadet Comm batted around twice Kevin Ciesla said. “They played MDG #1 went to its signa- MDG #1 had just two. athletics. in the first inning and plated 17 well. We’re impressed with them. ture weapon, the long ball, in the “It’s all about defense. To Courtside VIP runs, highlighted by Tom Sapp’s But, we’re 5-time champs until fateful third inning. beat us you’re going to have to grand slam home run, to blitz somebody beats us. That’s all we Ciesla and Luke Hopstad hit score at least 25 runs and play program MDG #1, 34-17. have to say.” back-to-back dingers. Three solid defense,” Ciesla said. “There The Air Force Academy “I was worried how they The MDG #1 offense did the batters later Kevin Zelasko are some good defensive teams Athletic Association is offering, (MDG #1) would respond after talking against Med Group #2. stroked a three-run shot to put the out here but we hit the ball hard. for the first time, floor seats on playing MDG #2,” said Med MDG #1 leadoff man Brian game out of reach. They couldn’t stop any of our a season basis for the upcoming Group player Ric Brayboy, who’s Williams triggered a 9-run, 9-hit “Of our four home runs, three ground balls.” men’s basketball season. Also recovering from a leg injury. first inning out burst with a triple, were 3-run shots, so we used The press time standings (see known as the Courtside VIP “Both teams were excited about one of his four hits in the game. them well,” Ciesla said. “We hit Scoreboard on page 17) show no program, the floor seats have playing each other. There was a “I try to set the table as much the ball well and so did they.” undefeated teams for the first become the most-sought-after buzz in the hospital corridors.” as possible,” Williams said. “But, MED Group #1 erupted for time this season. It’s the most seats in Clune Arena. These The buzz was generated by if I have to get the big hit with 27 hits, 10 for extra bases. By tightly bunched race to date, with ticket holders receive many MGD #2s improved defense and people on base, I’ll do that. We’ll contrast, MDG #2 had 19 hits, but the Commandant of Cadets special VIP perks. For more timely hitting, which has trans- just keep pressing with the bats.” only one for extra bases, a third holding a one-half game lead information on becoming a formed the team from a combined Four straight hits and a sacri- inning RBI double by Matt Olson, over MDG #1 for the top spot. Courtside VIP season ticket 4-27 the last two seasons to 4-2 fice fly by MDG #1 produced who went 3-for-3. They’ll square off Monday. Four holder, contact the Athletic at press time. three runs in the second. MDG The game was played well other clubs are at .500 or better, Ticket Office at 800-666-8723 “They’ve improved drasti- #2 matched that to trail, 12-8, defensively by both sides. MDG setting the stage for a wide open or 719-472-1895. cally,” MDG #1 player/coach after two innings. #2 committed three errors while race to the playoffs. Academy Spirit June 22, 2007 17

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By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public INTRAMURAL Affairs Volleyball June 16 at Schriever AFB, Colo. ARLINGTON, Va. (AFPN) — The Front Range Military Tournament inaugural Crystal City Classic cycling event Peterson AFB 22-25-15 presented by the Air Force Saturday was an Academy 25-20-10 effort to build an Air Force signature sports event in the Washington, D.C., area. Academy 25-25 The idea for the Air Force to sponsor Buckley AFB 18-21 a cycling event began last year after the Des Academy 25-25 Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Schriever AFB 21-13 Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, where more than 100 Air Force cycling team members Fort Carson 25-25 rode for purposes of recruiting and as Academy 14-23 ambassadors for the service. Peterson AFB 4-0 “Following RAGBRAI, the secretary Fort Carson 2-2 and chief of staff of the Air Force developed Academy 2-2 a vision for a world-class Air Force cycling Buckley AFB 1-3 event in the Capitol Region,” said William Schriever AFB1-3 Anderson, assistant secretary of the Air Softball Force Installations, Environment and Team W L Logistics. “Plans are already in the works CW 7 1 for next year’s event, and our goal is to MDG #1 6 1 make it bigger and better every year to CS 5 2 expand its reach and tell the Air Force MDG #2 4 2 DRU 3 3 story.” AD 3 3 The event included youth and amateur SFS 2 4 races, a celebrity tricycle race, pro women’s CES 1 4 50K and pro men’s 80K races, which took 306 FTG 1 4 MDG #3 0 8 place over a 2K enclosed course in the Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Dorsey Members of the Air Force cycling team pace the men’s pro riders on a parade lap Crystal City shopping and business district. June 14 that took them by the Air Force Memorial at Arlington, Va., June 16, the inaugural The 60th Anniversary of the Air Force and MDG #1 24 MDG #2 14 Air Force history were addressed by Crystal City Classic. CS 37 MDG #1 14 speakers and announcers throughout the of Washington and Pentagon helped make community and Arlington Sports and hope DRU 15 SFS 5 one-day event. the day a success, he said. this will become the signature event for June 18 “One thing that made this special is Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen, Air Force the Air Force cycling community,” he said. DRU 17 CES 6 the parade lap that took the riders past the District of Washington commander, “Cycling exhibits some Air Force attributes DRU 19 MDG #3 9 Air Force Memorial, and next year we plan presented the winners of each the women’s — technology, speed, endurance, precision MDG #1 29 SFS 0 on having the race expand to include the and men’s races with a trophy, and also and teamwork. We think it is a perfect June 19 memorial on every lap of the race,” rode in the celebrity tricycle race. match and look forward to the opportunity MDG #1 13 AD 2 Secretary Anderson said. “The AFDW is a new organization, to involve all levels from young Americans AD 22 306 FTG 8 Volunteers from the Air Force District and we’re delighted to partner with the to professional riders.” 306 FTG 34 MDG #3 3

June 20 CS 17 MDG #2 16 CW 18 CS 12 Step up AF Marathon training CW 20 SFS 12

By Dr. James Schlub six-miler and 12-mile long run. June 21 88th Aerospace Medicine Squadron The next week return to two easy runs Games played after press time of six miles, one specialty run — no longer Golf WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE than 60 minutes — and keep the long run Through June 20 BASE, Ohio (AFPN) — By now marathon at 12 miles. Division 1 training should be heating up, both literally During the third week, bump up the Team Points and figuratively. Three months remain until long run to 13 miles and in Week 4 to 14. NSSI/NSC 1 17.0 the big day, Sept. 15, and now the summer Vary the workouts with the specialty Maintenance 1 15.0 sun is beating down. runs. DFMI 13.5 It’s important to keep well-hydrated MDG 1 11.5 Where s the wear? DFCE 10.5 during regular runs and incorporate a sports Novice and regular runners should take 306 OSS 1 9.5 drink or other carbohydrate source espe- a good look at their equipment — prima- CW 2 8.5 cially during long runs and after all work- DFP 6.5 rily shoes — as training progresses. DFMS 6.0 outs. This will aid in recovery and replenish Even if the shoes look and feel OK, vital muscle glycogen levels. Novices should have added one repeat MDG 3 3.0 sequence every week until the end of June they are often worn out from the inside out DFBL 1.5 Although runners should try to avoid the after six months or 500 miles of running. DPZ 1.5 heat of the day, getting a small dose of on just one of those runs per week. This will be the long run — a staple of any marathon Older shoes need to be checked out training in the heat is a good idea. now. Division 2 training program. Team Points Acclimating to the heat will help in the It can be painful to run a marathon in long run. Historically, the Air Force The fourth week of the month is the first 306 OSS 2 17.0 brand new shoes or 26.2 hard miles in shoes DFEG 15.0 Marathon has been a hot one and although easy week. Leave out the long run and replace it with a local 5-kilometer run. that are worn out. Maintenance 2 13.5 it starts at 7 a.m., most runners will still be Alternating new shoes into training LGRR 11.0 trudging along in the noontime sun. Hard schedule for regular with old ones will help ensure both pairs of CS 9.0 DFM 8.5 Beginners add more mileage runners shoes will be broken in enough but not CW 1 7.5 Novices should have finished May exer- Regular runners finished May with an broken down too much to do the job come NSSI/NSC 2 7.5 cising three times a week, running a mile easy week — a long run of seven miles, and race day. DFC 5.5 then walking a quarter mile and repeating just two easy runs of six miles each. Now MDG 2 5.0 the sequence two more times for a total of they get the first taste of a hard week. Editor’s Note: Dr. Schlub is a marathoner FM 3.0 DPMPA 0.0 3-3/4 miles each workout. Complete two specialty runs, an easy with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology. Academy Spirit 18 COMMUNITY June 22, 2007

training. Lunch with the firefighters is Dreher at 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado ities, bike wash area, BBQ, cable TV, included. Sparky and Smokey the Bear Springs, CO 80907. For more informa- mini refrigerator, playground, hot tub will be on hand. For more information or tion, call Michael Seraphin at 227-5211. and a swimming pool. Check out the to sign up, contact Michael Mater at 333- cabins at www.moabvalleyrv.com. OAP 2051 or e-mail at michael.mater Missoula Children s Theater will offer a schedule of activities for you @usafa.af.mil. All youth ages 6-18 are urged to to choose from, or you can take advan- sign up for auditions to “The Wiz of the tage of what the local outfitters are Legal office closed West,” presented Monday through June offering. White water rafting, kayaking, The Academy legal office will close 30 by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. jet boating, rock climbing, canyoneering from 1-4:30 p.m. today for an official The activity fee is $30 per youth. — rent a 4x4, ride a camel, the possibil- Academy plans July 4th function. In case of emergency, call the Auditions begin Monday at 10 a.m. and ities are endless! Call 333-2940 for more fireworks command post at 333-2633 and ask for the performance will be June 30. Register information or see the Web site: The Academy plans to celebrate the the on-call legal representative. at the Falcon Trail Youth Center. Call www.usafaservices.com/orc/oap10.htm. nation’s birthday with music and fire- 333-4169 or 333-4544 for more informa- works. Blue Steel, part of the Academy Financial awareness for kids tion, or see the Web site: www.usafaser- Band, performs 7-9:20 p.m. from the Sammy the Rabbit will present a vices.com/youth/youth.htm. roof of Arnold Hall and will broadcast live financial awareness for kids program, 2 on KAFA 97.7 FM. Fireworks begin at p.m., July 18, in the community center Welcome Home event set 9:20 p.m. The event is only open to ballroom. The 45-minute program is for A “Welcome Home” event is set for Department of Defense ID cardholders children ages 5-12 and is presented by the Thursday at the Milazzo Center from 6- and their guests. Pets and coolers are not Air Force Aid Society, the Airman and 8 p.m. for Team USAFA to welcome allowed. ireworks can be viewed from the Family Readiness Center and the Falcon home its Airmen. Various helping agency cadet athletic fields and people should Trail Youth Center. Parents can learn how representatives will be on hand to answer Renaissance Fest discounts enter through the north gate. to encourage youth and families to make any and all questions. The whole family The Colorado Renaissance Festival habits of reading, writing and saving is invited for free food and fun. For more offers a Military Appreciation Weekend Youth Fire Safety Camp set money. More information on Sammy the information, call Donna Chavez at 333- Saturday and Sunday for a buy one, get The Academy Fire Department will Rabbit is available at www.itsahabit.com. 2313 or 333-3444. one free discount. Children of active duty host a Youth Fire Safety Camp for ages or by calling 333-3168. military under age 12 are also admitted 8-12 at Fire Station 1 in Pine Valley July Rodeo needs volunteers free. For more information on the festival, 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited. Operation Military Kids The 2007 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo visit www.coloradorenaissance.com. Those interested need to RSVP by July Camp needs campers needs teams to take part in the Wild Cow 6. Events planned include a bucket Operation Military Kids Camp is a Milking event, July 15, at the Norris Runners sought for race brigade, hose roll and smoke detector free character-based education camp for Penrose Event Center. Four-person teams The Pikes Peak Road Runners will military dependents in grades six through can include active duty, retired, Defense host the Veterans Home Run July 1 with nine. Two four-day camps have been Department civilians andcontractors as registration at 6 a.m. at Falcon Stadium. scheduled for July 23-26 and July 30 to well as family members age 18 and older. The 5K run and 1K walk will start at 7 Aug. 3. The camp consists of four days Team captains should send team infor- a.m. Runners can learn more about the of indoor and outdoor fun and learning mation to Senior Master Sgts. Dennis race at www.pprrun.org. Registration from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more infor- Ippoliti or Daniel Warren or Master Sgt. can be done online at www.active. Stephen Harrison. com. CADET CHAPEL mation and a registration package, e- mail [email protected] or call Free concert admission Catholic Masses: 485-4824. Youth can also register online Arnold Hall closed for Military Appreciation Day at Country Sunday at www.aesirgroup.com/character and repairs Jam entitles active duty military members Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. select middle school. Familiies who Arnold Hall is closed through Aug. to free admission on Sunday. Country (or by appointment) submit a complete registration package 1 for drainage system replacement. The Jam is held in Grand Junction, Colo., Mass - 10 a.m. by June 30 will be notified by July 6 if closure affects all of Arnold Hall, and starts at 1 p.m. with Carolyn Dawn Weekday they are accepted. including the food court. Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Johnson followed by Tracy Lawrence, Wednesday School/sports physicals Prep School needs sponsors Rodney Atkins, Western Underground Catholic Adoration - 6 p.m. Annual physical examinations are and finishing with Toby Keith. Mass - 7 p.m. The Academy Preparatory School scheduled for Academy TRICARE Prime needs sponsors for cadet candidates for For more information about Country Protestant Services: enrollees, ages 7 and older, on July 20 to the 2007-2008 academic year. Sponsors Jam in Colorado, contact Julie Shafer at Sunday meet the need for sports, school or camp must be E-7 and above, O-3 and above, [email protected] or log onto the General - 10:00 a.m. programs. The appointments will be a Department of Defense employee or Country Jam website at www.country jam.com. Jewish Services conducted in a group format and will be contractor. To apply to be a sponsor or Fridays - 7 p.m. held in conjunction with a mini-health fair for more information, call Mrs. Cleo offering snacks, educational materials Griffith at 333-2583 or e-mail cleo.grif- Military discount at rodeo Buddhist Worship Tickets for the 67th Annual Pikes and mouth guards. Parents must bring the [email protected]. Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room necessary forms from school or sports Peak or Bust Rodeo are on sale. The rodeo is July 11-15. Adult tickets are Muslim Prayer activity and the child’s immunization Attic volunteers sought Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, records to the appointment. To schedule $10, $15 and $27 depending on loca- Volunteers are needed to keep the Chapel Basement an appointment, call 457-2273. tion. Children’s tickets are $5, $7.50 and Academy Airman’s Attic open. It helps $27. Military personnel and groups of COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL junior ranking Airmen with free clothing, 20 or more receive a $2 discount. For more Catholic Masses: Wildlife meetings held The Colorado Division of Wildlife furniture, appliances and more. Paid information, visit coloradospringsrodeo. Saturday childcare is available for volunteers. The Mass - 5 p.m. will hold a series of meetings to gather com or call 635-1101. Sunday public comments about deer manage- attic is open Tuesdays and Thursdays Mass - 9:30 a.m. ment in the Pikes Peak Region for Game from noon to 4 p.m. To volunteer, call Red Hat Society hosts picnic Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. Management Units 511, 512, 59 and 591. Cassie Nordin at 472-7923 and leave a The Red Hat Society will host a Monday-Friday Items that will be discussed include herd message. picnic from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Aug. Catholic Mass - 11:30 a.m. population objectives, buck-to-doe ratios 1 in Memorial Park. Military spouses Moab, Utah, bicycle trip Protestant Services: and how hunting license numbers are are cordially invited and will be honored Saturday set. A meeting Monday is at 7 p.m. at the registration during activities. Activities include Contemporary - 7 p.m. Academy’s base theater. The Canon City Register now to go to Moab, Utah, contests and door prizes. Guests are asked Sunday Bureau of Land Management office holds in October with the Outdoor Adventure to bring their own drinks and table service. Traditional - 8 a.m. a Thursday meeting at 7 p.m. The final Program to take advantage of a special Those over 50 years old are asked to Gospel - 11 a.m. meeting is 7 p.m. June 29 at the Colorado offer of only $199 per person if you sign wear red hats and those younger pink Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. Division of Wildlife office at 4255 Sinton up in June. The fee will increase begin- hats or scarves. Cost is $4 per person Wednesday Road. ning in July. Participants will stay in paid in advance or $10 at the door. RSVP’s Liturgical - 5:30 p.m. People who cannot attend the meet- cabins at the Moab Valley RV resort, in are highly encouraged. For tickets or For more information, call 333-3300. ings can send written comments to Brian a secured gated area with laundry facil- more information, call 495-2402. Academy Spirit 28 June 22, 2007

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