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Photo by John Van Winkle Cadets 1st Class Travis King and Andrew Saleh, lead members of Cadet Squadron 24 and third group as a whole in “Taking the Hill” May 9. It’s was last noon meal formation for the Class of 2008. Tradition dictates the departing class takes Spirit Hill on the final day of classes. ’99 grad honored with Jabara Award By Steve Simon currently a CV-22 instructor pilot assigned to Prep School Graduate/Donor Liaison, the 71st Special Operations Squadron, 58th Development and Alumni Programs Holds Graduation Special Operations Wing, at Kirtland Air 196 candidates received diplomas Force Base, N.M. Capt. Jonathan Graham, Academy Class “I was honestly, completely surprised Page 14-15 of 1999, received the 2008 Col. James Jabara when I (won this award),” the Moore, Okla., Award for Airmanship during a ceremony native said. “I’ve gone back and read some of on the Mitchell Hall staff tower May 9. the citations of the people who have won this He distinguished himself through before and I don’t know that I necessarily sustained superior performance while serving compare with them. In fact, there will be a as an MH-53 Pave Low crew commander, bunch of guys here tonight who I flew MH- instructor pilot, and weapons officer assigned 53s with and by virtue of the fact they didn’t to the 20th Special Operations Squadron at go to the Academy, they aren’t up here getting Hurlburt Field, Fla. this award. The things in my citation and Photo by Rachel Boettcher Captain Graham, a member of the Air Capt. Jonathan Graham Education and Training Command, is See JABARA, Page 3 High Five Nathan Carter scores for the Falcons Former SECDEF garners T.D. White Award Page 19 By Capt. Uriah Orland by exceptionally meritorious contribu- award. “If you look at the list of other Public Affairs tions to the defense and security of the awardees over the years, you feel very INSIDE United States during a long and distin- humbled.” Commentary 2 The 2007 Thomas D. White Award guished career in the defense industry, He served as the 19th secretary of was presented to former Secretary of News 3 in government and academic positions, defense from February 1994 to January Defense, Dr. William Perry, by Academy and as a trusted advisor to the leaders 1997, deputy secretary of defense from Features 14 Superintendent, Lt. Gen. John Regni, of our nation. 1993 to 1994, and under secretary of Sports 19 during a ceremony and parade here “It’s a great honor and a great thrill defense for research and engineering Community 20 Saturday. (to receive this award),” the Paolo Alto, from 1977 to 1981. Classifieds 21 Doctor Perry distinguished himself Calif., native said after receiving the See WHITE, Page 5 2 May 16, 2008

Today’s Air Force: ‘Builders’ ...not ‘breakers’ Directorate of Public Affairs mission: By Capt. Nathan Broshear in reality, our nation’s Air Force is more the region daily building for the future To responsibly inform and educate the 12th Air Force Public Affairs Academy community and the public a community of “builders” ... not — their mission was once referred to as about the Air Force Academy “breakers.” Since Sept. 11, 2001, the Air “nontraditional” — today, these opera- Lt. Gen. John Regni — DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE Force mission has evolved to encom- tions are the norm for Air Force Academy Superintendent BASE, Ariz. (AFPN) — Ever since I pass every type of ground operation, deployments. Maj. Brett Ashworth — Director of Public Affairs was a kid, I remember fighter pilots civilian and military engagement, During their career, Airmen today Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins — using the phrase “break stuff and blow construction and education, support for are more much more likely to “build” NCOIC, Internal Information things up” as a way to explain their emerging governments and humani- than “break.” They’re working daily to Ken Carter — Editor [email protected] jobs. It was considered a short-handed tarian assistance. build relationships with our partner Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer description of the tasks modern air While their co-workers soar over- nations, striving to build hope in [email protected] forces face: targeting the enemy’s infra- head, Airmen in Iraq and Afghanistan regions long abandoned by their leaders Ann Patton — Staff Writer structure while inflicting minimal [email protected] are commanding convoys, training and connecting our bases to build a Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer damage to the civilian populace while foreign police and military members, robust network infrastructure able to preserving as many of one’s aircraft and engineering infrastructure, training thwart tomorrow’s cyber criminals. The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no personnel as possible. pilots and professors, assisting diplo- Air Force leaders are committed to way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive When members of the public envi- mats and voters, all while enabling the this philosophy. The Air Force is written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized sion our modern Air Force mission, most proficient airlift capability in the supporting an increasing number of publication for members of the U.S. military services. thoughts of swarms of B-17 bombers world to bring manpower and supplies “nontraditional” operations with joint Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, flying over Berlin during World War II wherever, whenever. commands in Africa, Southern the Department of Defense or the Department of the or shockwaves splitting apart sections In Latin America, more than 230 Command (Central, South America Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, of the Ho Chi Minh trail during the Airmen recently completed the FIDAE and the Caribbean), Cyber Command including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Vietnam War might be easily recalled. air and trade show, along with an and supporting civilian authorities endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs More recently, video of smart bombs accompanying exercise called NEWEN. within the United States. Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services flying down the chimneys of Baath Instead of flexing American muscle, Clearly, the Air Force’s core compe- advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage party hideouts in Operation Desert these Airmen ambassadors spent their tencies must be able to engage the without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- Storm, grainy-green images of anti- time educating the public on aerospace enemy across the spectrum of conflict, gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, aircraft fire searching out stealth technology, visiting local charities, but Airmen have also come to under- user or patron. The printer reserves the right to reject fighters and mountains of concrete educating local first responders on the stand how their unique military skills any advertisements. rubble dominate thoughts on airpower. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided latest in trauma care and lending can be positively used to “build for by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public While it’s tempting to discuss the expertise to practice pararescue tech- tomorrow” rather than “break stuff” Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles macho aspects of the military mission, niques. More than 900 Airmen are in today. to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless other- wise indicated.

The Action Line is a direct link to Academy senior leaders. It should be used only Submissions e when other avenues have failed. Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible Lin Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet tion level in the chain of command and elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- Ac es! been attained by addressing the chain of command, call the Action Line at 333-3900 or 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. he su fax 333-4094 or mail to: Deadline for free classified ads on a space- ll t e is available basis is noon every Tuesday for that week’s Ca lv publication date. Paid classified advertising is accept- so 0 Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE re 90 ed by the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for to -3 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 display advertising is 634-5905. 33 USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week 3 prior to the desired publication date. Refer questions Character DeveItemslo mayp alsom be e-maileden tot [email protected]. to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. The Academy Spirit also accepts story submis- sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news [email protected]. CharacterCharacter CCornerorner Quotes on character from notable figures Courtesy Center for Character Development shall be down inside of me.” — Abraham Lincoln Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition Last semester we shared quotes from well-known “The function of education is to teach one to think inspired and success achieved.” — Helen Keller philosophers,academicians,military members and histor- intensively and to think critically … Intelligence plus char- ical Cfigures.a Thed Centeret forS Characterigh Developmentt Picactertu – thatre is the goal of true education.” “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest thought we’d close out the academic year by sharing — Dr. Martin Luther King bidder.” — George Washington additional noteworthy quotes from the Character Above “Character is the only secure foundation of the All Web site and other sources. Enjoy and reflect. “With all the power that a president has, state.” — Calvin Coolidge “Character is like a tree and reputation like its the most important thing to bear in mind is shadow.The shadow is what we think of it;the tree is the “The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, this: You must not give power to a man unless, real thing. “I desire so to conduct the affairs of this courage, understanding, the power of articulation and above everything else, he has character. administration that if,at the end,when I come to lay down profundity of character.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower Character is the most important qual- the reins of power, I have lost every other friend on ification the president of the United Earth, I shall at least have one friend left, and the friend “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. States can have.” — Richard Nixon Character Matters airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KAFA radio, 97.7 FM. What has been the greatest breakthrough in medicine?

“I have a friend “Accessible treat- “I’d say laser “It has to be who had a hip ment to those surgery for eyes. I cancer treatment. replaced some who need it but can see now and it More and more weeks ago and it can’t afford it. is amazing! The people are sur- only took an hour Advanced medi- doctors at the viving having had and a half. cine is more avail- Academy did a cancer.” Allowing older able today than wonderful job.” and impaired ever before from people to improve their quality of cold medicine to artificial hearts.” life is important.” Maj. Joe Morales Staff Sgt..Adam Smith Staff Sgt. Amanda Burns Christa Walter U.S. Army retired Paralegal Quality Assurance Air Force spouse May 16, 2008 3 Jabara From Page 1 and Iraqi SOF troops to two separate objectives. En route to the objective area, what I did were day-in-the-life stuff for his helicopter was engaged by insurgents (special operations) helicopter pilots over armed with an SA-16. Captain Graham there. That’s just our reality.” immediately began defensive maneuvering Drawing upon experiences gained and deployed flares, defeating the missile. during multiple deployments to Operation He continued to lead the formation to the Iraqi Freedom, as well as the lessons objective area and completed the mission. learned from other MH-53 crews in “People read some of the stuff I did Operation Enduring Freedom and OIF, and they are like, ‘Oh my god, that’s crazy! Captain Graham developed new, detailed I can’t believe you guys do that.’ But the and realistic training scenarios and threat guys who ride in the back of the heli- briefs for crews to use during training copter, they do all that I do and then they missions. The existing scenarios were have to jump off and kick down some- outdated and did not reflect current situ- body’s door and go face to face with these ations and advancements. The threat briefs bad men. We all on the flying side of it have associated with those scenarios focused on the utmost respect for those guys and threat systems and counter-tactics that know that really our sole purpose in life crews were not likely to encounter in the is to support them and to provide them current theater of operations. Photo by Rachel Boettcher with all the tools they need to go and do In March 2006, Captain Graham Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. John Regni congratulates Capt. Jonathan the real work, which is taking bad guys off deployed for the fifth time to OIF. Due to Graham and presents the Jabara Award recipient with a plaque. the streets.” his high level of experience and superior to work with people to get things done and learning how to do it even before you are Before departing Iraq, Captain Graham instructional abilities, he was given four figure out when to say okay that’s too put in a situation like that.” developed a briefing for replacement MH- non-combat experienced crewmembers much, I need to give some of this to some- During his deployment, Captain 53 crews, focusing on aircraft changes, as part of his six-man crew. Under his body else. Graham flew 66 combat sorties totalling current threat data and trends, as well as mentorship and leadership, Captain “The other big deal with being a 96 combat hours. He led 23 joint and the tactics that MH-53 crews had proven Graham’s crew quickly established itself as freshman here is being able to operate combined special operations forces air- during the most recent deployment. The the commander’s first choice to lead high- under stress,” he continued. “Everything assault missions, mostly inserting level of detail in the brief provided the new risk missions. they wanted you to do or to be able to American, British and Iraqi troops into crews with the information they required “One thing I learned at the Academy, remember or to recite, they would make hostile areas and providing air cover. He to start flying combat missions within 24 especially as I moved up and became an you do it while you were trying to do was also handpicked to lead a mission to hours of their arrival, as compared to the aircraft commander and flight lead in something else. At the time that stuff is transport the combined forces special usual 72-hour period required to prepare Iraq, was the concept of being able to hard and it sucks, but it comes back later operations component commander on a new arrivals for combat duty. manage your time because you never have in the situation where someone is shooting daylight tour of SOF outposts in Ramadi During the award period, Captain enough,” the 1999 graduate said, reflecting at you and it is obviously a stressful situ- and Baghdad, a short-notice mission that Graham also graduated from Squadron on the training he received as a cadet. “As ation. But the things you know you’re was carried out successfully and without Officer School and was a distinguished a freshman they give you more to do than supposed to do and say all just come out incident. graduate of the USAF Weapons School you can possibly do by yourself in the naturally, even in the middle of that On April 26, 2006, Captain Graham Weapon System Instructor Course, where time they give you to do it. So it’s the real- stressful situation and that’s something commanded a seven-ship assault in he won the Flying Award for exceptional ization that you have to figure out a way they do to us on purpose here. So you are Baqubah, tasked with inserting 83 U.S. instruction during 22 training sorties.

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By the Academy Spirit staff Josh Barlow from Cadet Squadron 29. “We performed remarkably on pretty The U.S. Air Force Academy’s team much every event. Our hope was that finished the Sandhurst competition at if we did our best at everything as we West Point third overall May 3. Only trained to do, we would beat out some the two British teams, representing the of the less-prepared teams.” competition’s namesake, finished stronger. The initial reaction to their perform- Forty-two teams went head-to-head ance during the competition was in the legendary competition including different than anticipated for one team Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, member. Royal Military College of Canada, U.S. “Before the competition, I would Navy, Texas A&M, Brigham Young have been extremely shocked,” said CS- University, Ohio State, North Dakota 04’s Cadet 4th Class Betta Levri. “But, University, U.S. Military Academy and at the time, it wasn’t that much of a 32 U.S. Military Academy companies. surprise. During the competition, it The Academy trounced the three- became apparent we had trained longer time defending Canadian champions by and harder than most other teams.” 113 points on a 1,000 point scale. They “They ran the course extremely fast, also emerged as the top American team finishing in just over three hours,” said with more than a 100-point advantage Brig. Gen. Susan Desjardins, Academy over all 39 remaining teams. The effort commandant. “I am extremely proud of resulted in the highest finish for any each of these cadets.” American team in the event’s history. Representing the Academy were: The Sandhurst Military Skills Cadets 1st Class Kevin Epstein, CS-17; Competition has existed in various forms Jack Glojek, CS-3; Spencer Reed, CS-34; since 1967. The event is one day of and Josh Barlow, CS-29; Cadets 2nd Class performing various challenging mili- Kedem Alon, CS-34; and Ben Otte,CS- tary tasks during a rapid, non-tactical 20; Cadet 3rd Class Matt Roland, CS-35; move along a partly-prescribed seven- and Cadets 4th Class Betta Levri, CS-04; mile route in less than four hours. and Chris Goetz, CS-03. Scoring is based on performance of tasks “When you consider how presti- along the route. gious an event this was, I think it makes The cadets spent more than 260 this kind of effort worth it,” General hours during the spring semester training Desjardins said. “The leadership and on nine different events, including teamwork our cadets earned and exhib- Zodiac boat movement, orienteering, ited in this demanding military skills marksmanship, radio operations, competition, combined with their medical scenarios and force-on-force achievement, speaks volumes about our exercises. great Academy and our cadets.” “During the competition what moti- Courtesy Photo vated us was just to do the best we could Teamwork, demonstrated with in each event and go as hard as we could strength, endurance and persever- … literally be excellent at all we had to ance, was key to Academy partici- do,” said team member Cadet 1st Class pants claiming a third-place finish.

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Will award of an Arthur S. Flemming Award, one of only 10 awarded nationally, go to the head of an Academy computer science professor? Chances are it won’t, but Professor Steven Hadfield has come a long way from being the son of a Scott Paper Company executive who moved a lot. “Most people think I come from a military family when I list all the places I have lived,” said Professor Hadfield this week. The Arthur S. Flemming Award was established in 1948 to honor outstanding federal employees. Recognized by the president of the United States, agency heads, and the private sector, the winners are selected from all areas of the federal service. More than 500 individuals have received the award to date. Nominees may include any career federal employee as of Dec. 31, 2007, who has at least three but no more than 15 years of government service. The Academy generated nominations that will bring him the award in Washington, D.C. June 2 show evidence of a man driven. “I’ve loved computers and programming ever since Courtesy photo my sister brought home a computer from high school Academy computer science department professor Steven Hadfield assists a cadet. He will receive one of 10 2007 Arthur S. Flemming awards in Washington, D.C. June 2. when I was in 2nd grade,” said the professor, who is also the advisor-in-charge who supervises all academic “I am passionate both about helping students learn, package together.” advising for the department of computer science. and also about helping cadets deal with life issues like Professor Hadfield has been on the staffs for basic His parents bought him a computer when he was making career choices, handling the loss of a relative cadet training, global engagement, recognition and in 4th grade, and since they didn’t let him buy software, or breakup with a girlfriend,” Professor Hadfield said. numerous other cadet wing programs. he had to write his own. He got a call Wednesday telling him he would be “The main reason I ended up at the Air Force “I started helping other students with school work receiving the award. When he heard about past recip- Academy is that I wanted to be at a university where in junior high, and when I was in college, they actually ients of the award, listing names like Daniel Patrick you were valued for your teaching and not just your paid me money to sit in a lab and help students with Moynihan, Paul Volcker, Jr., Neil Armstrong, Elizabeth ability to bring in grant money,” he said. “Even though their math,” he said. “I thought it was the coolest job Dole, Robert Gates, he couldn’t help but think he didn’t the closest I ever got to the military before coming here ever.” really seem to fit in the list very well. was having a roommate in Reserve Officer Training His future may have been cast. “It still feels kind of surreal,” said the professor. Corps, I’ve been able to help out with a lot of military He got a PhD so that he could continue to teach and “I am grateful that my department thought enough programs, which I think has helped me to understand help students both inside and outside the classroom. of me to take the time and effort to put a nomination the cadets better.”

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Photo by Mike Kaplan eppies advance toward cadet status Taking the hill to become a way of life

tton General Betheurem, who graduated from the Academy from Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. John rit staff Academy with current Academy athletic director Dr. Regni. Hans Mueh, Academy Class of 1966, generously praised New graduate Brittany Rucker, from St. Louis, Mo., paratory School graduated its second-largest the families and friends and their importance in the feels the Prep School has given her a solid head start as a school’s history Tuesday in Arnold Hall. development of the cadet candidates. cadet. of 196 students received diplomas from the He also recalled his own experiences as a cadet candi- “I’m well prepared and have been versed in every nded in 1961. date. aspect,” she said. “The Academy is going to be much e a class of integrity, service and excellence,” “The Prep School is the greatest opportunity ever harder than Prep School.” ones, Prep School commander, told the grad- given to Dick Bethurem,” he said. Cadet Candidate Rucker is leaning toward an even- His year at the school and those as a cadet were tual major in aeronautical engineering. She was among is a beginning, not an end. Your potential is followed by 33 years of Air Force active duty. the top three graduates nominated for the outstanding General Bethurem was honored in 2004 as an cadet candidate in character. ng graduation exercises was the traditional inductee into the first Preparatory School Heritage Hall Her sponsor, Julia Woodhouse, was on hand for her parade Monday on Col. Lee Black Field. of Fame. During his career he served as commandant of protégé, whom she wants to continue to sponsor. tes and faculty were recognized for excellence cadets and logged more than 4,300 flying hours. His last “We’re family all the way now,” she said. duation ceremonies over the past school year, assignment was as the commander, Allied Air Forces Hailing from Montana, Cadet Candidate Corey Eddy n July 11, 2007. Southern Europe, Naples, Italy, and commander, 16th Air also feels the extra year was worthwhile. top cadet candidate overall was Cadet Force, United States Air Forces in Europe, Aviano Air “I definitely feel prepared,” he said. “I’m ready to go.” Michael Smith. Cadet Candidate Alicia Base, Italy. Cadet Candidate Eddy wants to major in electrical eived top honors in academics, and Cadet General Bethurem told the graduates ‘the who’ they engineering. Christopher Reith finished number one in are today comes from parents, schools, hometowns and “I want a good solid career, and that’s why I came ining. other early influences. here,” he said. Candidate Anthony Wright was hailed as first “The ‘what to become’ is to be determined,” he Cadet Candidate Michael Beaulieu, from Michigan, is and Cadet Candidate Stephanie Michael cautioned the class. undecided on a major as a cadet. first in character. “Have a spirit to hold you true,” he urged and empha- He said his biggest challenge at the Prep School was Sgt. Doug Gantz, instructor in military sized the warrior spirit must come from respect, knowl- physics. ceived the Col. Lee Black Award as edge and strength. “That was tough,” he said. g Prep School faculty member for the year. “Society holds you and me to a higher standard,” “It’s been a good experience,” he said his year at the Lt. Gen. Richard Bethurem is a member of General Bethurem pointed out. Prep School. “I’m better prepared emotionally and have p School class, the Class of 1962. He has He stressed the class should continue to stand tall and been given a broader perspective.” xemplar for the Class of 2008 during the take the opportunities presented to them. Cadet Candidate Beaulieu is sharpening his sense of and addressed the graduates during gradua- “Keep focusing on where you want to go,” he said. humor before the march to the hill. es. Following his address, the new graduates received His reason for wanting to come to the Academy? re than a pleasure to be here. It’s an honor,” he their long-awaited diplomas from Colonel Jones, the class “I like parades,” he joked. “Room inspections are fun, coin from General Bethurem and appointments to the too.” 16 May 16, 2008 Cadet Candidates receive academy appointments One’s family delivers shock through unexpected guest By Ann Patton Now-appointee Swaney was also Academy Spirit staff attracted to the rigors of the military. “I’m a very structured person,” she During an unexpected convocation said and added structure has always been May 9, graduating Cadet Candidate a part of what she does, including work- Allison Swaney and her classmates at the outs and studying. Preparatory School had no idea a surprise “There is also a diversity of cadets, was coming. and not everyone is coming from where Cadet Candidate Swaney was to be I’m from,” said the Hoosier. doubly surprised. Called to the stage and She is interested in pursuing biology with her back to it and after reciting the and chemistry and feels the Preparatory Airmen’s Creed, she had no idea her School has given her a strong start on an father, Army Sgt. 1st Class Dave Swaney, Air Force career. was just inches away. He had been hiding “I’ve been through it now and know behind a screen waiting to surprise her. what to expect,” she said. “I’ll be working Turning around, Cadet Candidate out and making sure I’m in shape.” Swaney got her first surprise as her father Appointee Swaney is definitely stepped from behind the screen. looking forward to her first day as a basic “She broke down in tears,” he said. “It Photo by David Ahlschwede cadet. was a real buzz.” Sgt. 1st Class Dave Swaney embraces his daughter Allison during a sur- “It’ll be exciting and challenging at the prise visit in her honor. The second surprise came when it was same time,” she said. announced all the cadet candidates in the room had especially memorable. The surprise reunion hit some rough air before it received appointments to the Academy. “It was a heartfelt reunion and happiness,” she all came together. Sergeant Swaney is serving in Balad, Iraq, as an said. “They have an incredible love for each other.” A door of the C-130 aircraft Sergeant Swaney equal opportunity advisor with the Indiana National Nearly the entire Swaney family is or has been was to travel on out of Iraq stubbornly refused to Guard 76th Infantry Brigade based at Camp active in the military. close, but with some coaxing, it did eventually shut. Atterbury, Ind. After his commander in Balad got Son, Jon, has recently ended active duty service Wednesday, the Swaney parents missed their wind of the Prep School events, Sergeant Swaney with the Army, and Sarah, the oldest of the three flight to Colorado Springs but fortunately found received two weeks’ leave to attend. children, serves in the Indiana Air National Guard. booking later in the day. The surprise presentation also required stealth. The new Prep School grad is the oldest. It was obviously worth the frustration. “It was a string of lies for two weeks,” Sergeant “I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” she said “I’ve never seen anyone so surprised in my Swaney said and laughed. proudly of her interest in coming to the Academy. life,” Sergeant Swaney said.The Swaney family Mom, Julie Swaney, said the father and Sergeant Swaney spent seven years on active duty resides in Seymour, Ind., about 60 miles south of daughter are very close, which made the moment with the Air Force before serving with the Army. Indianapolis.

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($)( 30130 01/08 May 16, 2008 17 Bluebards serving up Kiss me, Kate By Ann Patton who are performing opposite each other in the roles he sings with Cadet Gaddis. Academy Spirit staff of Petruchio and Katherine in a musical version of “It is when we have the most stage chemistry,” he Shakespeare’s play. said. Brush up your Shakespeare and head to Arnold Their personal wars threaten the success of the Cadet 3rd Class Ryan Hess plays Ralph, the stage Hall next week for Kiss me, Kate. production. Keeping the show together only comes manager. The musical comedy plays Thursday, May 24 and after threats from a pair of gangsters bent on “He holds the whole thing together,” he said of his 25 at 7 p.m. and is presented by the cast and crew of collecting a gambling debt from the show’s character. The Denver native looks forward to the Academy’s Bluebards theater company. Lucentio/Bill Calhoun. making the most of Ralph’s neuroses and craziness. “It’s a hilarious show with a lot of slapstick and In the show’s mix are musical numbers, including The Bluebards for the entire company is a one of the classic musicals of the 20th century,” said Why Can’t You Behave, Wunderbar, I Hate Men, Too welcome relief. show director, Cadet 1st Class Shay Brantigan. Darn Hot and So in Love am I. “It’s just a lot of fun,” Cadet Hess said. “It’s good to The show is actually a play within a play, The complications lead to hilarious entangle- go do something else besides the military and combining Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew with ments that end well. studying.” Cole Porter’s music and lyrics. It is the give and take of the characters which Cadet Snedeker added the company also includes Each of the four main cast members’ on-stage Cadet Brantigan said is at the heart of the show. “an amazing amount of talent.” performance is complicated by what is happening off- “It is how humanity interacts which the audience Cadet Brantigan has appeared in six shows and stage. can see and take away from the show,” he said. directed two since he came to the Academy. It is a story of two once-married, now-divorced Cadet 1st Class Deborah Gaddis, from Portland, Kiss me, Kate is his biggest production as a musical theater actors, Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, Oreg., plays Kate. director. “It’s a gift,” she said of the role, her last with the “It’s a huge challenge, especially with a 30- Bluebards before graduation. member cast,” he said and noted the technical staff Cadet Gaddis is enjoying the opportunity to play numbers more than 50. the temperamental and shrewish Kate. “The hardest part is the number of people.” “It gives an outlet for my creative side,” the polit- Besides the troupe of players, the company ical science major said. includes set designers and builders, sound and She also previously appeared in The Scarlet lighting technicians, costume designers and coordina- Pimpernel and As You Like It, and, like many of the tors and a seven-member orchestra. cast members, began appearing on stage in high All but a handful are cadets. school and continued acting on the Academy. Further complicating the production is the set’s Cadet 1st Class Cait Sutties plays Paula. The size, one of the largest yet for the Bluebards. The trained dancer also began her stage appearances in dressing room set alone weighs nearly 800 pounds, the high school choir, which lead to theater. and a 15-foot tower is needed to showcase Kate’s Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Cadet Sutties shrewishness. said the role attracted her for one big reason. Producing any show requires long hours, large “I get to sing Too Darn Hot,” she said and doses of energy and stage precision. laughed. But the Bluebards seem to relish it. Cadet 1st Class Jason Snedeker plays Fred “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” added Cadet Graham. He started acting out shows with his cousins Gaddis. in the second grade. “There is something cathartic about standing in The humanities major from Long Island, N.Y., front of an audience,” Cadet Sutties reflected on her who gave up Academy fencing, is looking forward to stage appearances. Photos by Dave Armer presenting the role. As opening night looms, Cadet Brantigan said Cadets 1st Class Deborah Gaddis, as Kate, and “I like what Fred has to say,” he said and added rehearsals are going as well as for any other theater Jason Snedeker, as Fred, practice verbal spar- the egomaniac Fred is fun-loving but still a “strong- production. ring during the show’s rehearsal. (Below) Production director Cadet 1st Class willed guy.” “Things always come together at the last minute,” Shay Brantigan keeps troupe members on the His favorite song in the show is So In Love, which he said. go.

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By Tech. Sgt. Russell Wicke flying until about 2030. Air Combat Command Public Affairs Replacing the wings saves the Air Force “a great deal of money over a long LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. period of time,” said Lt. Col. Ralph (AFPN) — New wings are the answer Hansen, ACC A-10 program element to Air Force concerns on the aging A-10 monitor and pilot. The value of the Thunderbolt II, an airframe flying since Boeing contract is more than $1 billion 1975. between 2007 and 2018. Colonel Hansen

Air Force officials awarded a contract said that equates to about $4 million per Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Shipps to Boeing last year requiring 242 new A- aircraft, a price far below what it would An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan 10 wings constructed and delivered to cost to recapitalize the A-10. Air Force Base, Ariz., flies a training mission over the Barry Goldwater depots for installment on the thin- Maintaining the old wings would Range in Arizona. skinned airframes by 2011. require repeated removal, inspection and the 3-D model of existing wings. Colonel deliver precision guided weapons at high Not all 356 of the Air Force’s A-10s installation of beef-up straps at A-10 Hansen said the new wing will be no altitudes, as well as surgical close air require new wings because more than 100 depots, said Tony Mizar, an A-10 depot different from the current wings and will support at low altitudes. It’s also the only airframes were constructed in the 1980s mechanic and maintenance scheduler. be transparent to pilots and maintainers. fighter wielding the renowned 30mm with “thick skin,” giving them a stronger According to Sergeant Grimes, The one exception is “incorporation of cannon, capable of firing about 65 rounds structure, said Master Sgt. Steven Grimes, continually repairing old wings, as reliability, maintainability and (produc- a second. Colonel Hansen said the 30mm A-10 maintenance liaison for Air Combat opposed to replacing them, would cost tion) improvements learned over the Gatling gun is the commanders’ weapon Command. approximately $1.3 billion more than years,” said Ms. Hogan. of choice because it can be used much Those aircraft are rated for 16,000 the Boeing contract. The second phase is manufacture closer to friendly forces than bombs, and flying hours, which is estimated to keep The A-10 was designed and and assembly, and the third phase, set for it is four times more powerful than the them airworthy sometime into 2030, produced by Fairchild Republic, which 2011, is full-rate production and instal- 20mm cannon (on other fighters). according to Sergeant Grimes. The orig- discontinued aircraft production in 1984. lation on the aircraft. A-10s also are undergoing modern- inal thin-skinned A-10s were designed This created complications in reproduc- Wing installations will occur during ization. The old airframe is midway for 8,000 hours and were extended tion of the wings because there are limited regularly scheduled depot inductions through a major upgrade to a more beyond that in the 1990s with depot extant engineer drawings, said Sergeant which will preserve the mission capable capable A-10C by loading it with newer repairs. Grimes. rates, said 1st Lt. Nancy Dias, A-10 wing capabilities. It boasts the latest tech- Based on the rate flying hours accu- For this reason Boeing engineers replacement program manager. The nology of smart weapons: GPS guided mulate, the extension is expected to have developed a three-phase process wings will fly 10,000 hours, or approxi- bombs, and all weather capability. expire in 2011, which is when the new for the contract, said Jennifer Hogan, mately 25 years, without inspection. Furthermore, the sturdy airframe wings are scheduled to be installed. The Boeing spokeswoman. The first phase The A-10 is a valuable asset to the Air design enables the A-10 to operate from new wings will extend the thin-skinned is in progress now. It involves modeling Force and Army because of its unique austere airfields and take battle damage A-10 fleet to 16,000 hours, keeping them the wing and scanning it to duplicate capabilities, said Colonel Hansen. It can without degrading capability.

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Three home runs and a big seventh inning powered Utah past Air Force, 12-4, in Mountain West Conference baseball action Sunday at Falcon Field. The loss drops Photo by Arnie Spencer the Falcons to 16-32, 2-19, and improved the Utes to Shortstop KJ Randhawaprepares to apply the tag at second base against the University of Utah 21-24, 9-12. Saturday. The Falcons lost the game 17-3. Utah broke open a close 6-3 ballgame with a six- Falcon starter Matt Barattino (1-3) took the loss, conference-leading 30th base. run seventh. Jesse Shriner hit a pair of homers and allowing six runs in three innings. Josh Meents, Brad Utah put up a run in the first and two in the third Cooper Blanc also homered for the Utes, which had 16 Pingel, Jeff Abt and Michael Ruvolo also pitched in to take a 3-0 lead. The Falcons answered back with two hits on the day. relief for the Falcons. runs in the bottom of the third to make it a 3-2 game. Stephen Streich (1-1) picked up the win in relief for The Falcons had eight hits in the game, led by Utah put up three and Air Force one in the fourth to Utah, allowing one run in four innings pitched. Ute freshman Nathan Carter. Carter went 2-for-5 with a make it a 6-3 game. starter John James went three innings, allowing three pair of double and two RBIs. Addison Gentry also had After Utah’s big seventh, the Falcons put up a run runs while striking out four. two hits for the Falcons and Chay Derbigny stole his in the bottom of the inning to make it a 12-4 game. Marathon officials spread word about upcoming event

By Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph course to get rid of that hill. Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs “We’ve also added some new spectator locations including the city of Fairborn, which is right outside the WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Officials from the U.S. gates of Wright-Patterson,” she said. “The city is on board Air Force Marathon office made a stop at the Pentagon and they’re planning a community breakfast and other fun May 6 and 7 to increase awareness for the Sept. 20 event things for spectators to do. We’ve also added mileage held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. around the flightline so runners can see the planes parked This is the twelfth year for the annual marathon, and on the runway.” officials hope to make it the biggest year yet. The marathon also will feature the “MAJCOM “Our goal is to have 10,000 runners signed up for the Challenge” to encourage competition among Airmen events this year,” said Molly Louden, marathon director. assigned to the Air Force’s major commands and the Air More than 6,700 runners participated last year. National Guard. The winner of the MAJCOM Challenge Marathon events will include the 26.2 mile marathon, is based on a point system that accounts for the partici- a 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 10K individual and four- pants’ ages and the percentage of participation from each person team race and a family-friendly 5K race the evening major command. Air Education and Training Command, before on the grounds of neighboring event partner headquartered at Randolph AFB, Texas, won the inaugural Wright State University. There also will be a two-day competition in 2007. sport and fitness expo as well as a gourmet pasta dinner. The Air Force Marathon is open to the general public, Bart Yasso, Runner’s World chief running officer, will all military members, family members, and civil service conduct running clinics at the expo, speak at the dinner employees. Those who wish to participate or volunteer and talk with runners. He also will present awards on race can register on the U.S. Air Force Marathon Web site. day. Permissive temporary duty is authorized for active-duty The marathon will begin and end at the National Airmen who participate in the marathon, with permis- Museum of the United States Air Force, and includes a sion from their chain of command. few new elements from previous years. Senior Air Force leaders will present medals to “The course is walker-friendly, and people will have everyone who completes the marathon, said Mrs. Louden. up to seven hours to complete it,” Mrs. Louden said. This year’s medal will depict the F-22 Raptor. “The course was also redesigned this year. There used to The Air Force Marathon is a qualifying race for the be a challenging hill at mile 23, and we’ve changed the Boston Marathon.

Academy wins through round-robin play undefeated 0, 25-23, 25-21) to win the tourna- Pounds won the nine-competitor volleyball tourney (6-0) to earn the top seed and automat- ment. javelin throw with a toss of 194’7” to ically advanced to the championship defeat Kim Kreiner (191’4”) for the The Air Force Academy volleyball match. Peterson (4-2) finished second, Pounds and Korte Shine third time since entering the WCAP. team went undefeated to win the 2nd Buckley (2-4) third and Schriever (0- in WCAP Competitions As usual, the duo separated them- Annual Rocky Mountain Regional 6) fourth. The top three teams Dana Pounds and Olivia Korte, selves from the field by nearly 30 feet. Volleyball tournament Saturday at advanced to the championship round. two former Academy track and field Featured within a series that bettered Schriever Air Force Base. Peterson defeated Buckley (2-0, standouts, competed in separate events 180-feet, Pounds’ toss was the third- During preliminary round-robin 25-22, 25-21) in the semi-final match this weekend as a part of the Air Force longest of her career. play, the Academy, Peterson AFB, of the single-elimination tournament World Class Athlete Program. Pounds Korte won the second session of Buckley AFB and Schriever AFB to advance to the championship match competed in the javelin at the Oregon the discus-only meet in Salinas. Her played one another in two game against the Academy. The Academy Invitational, while Korte participated career-best toss of 181’0” was nearly matches to 25 points, for a total of six continued their domination of the at the Hartnell Throwers Meet in 12 feet farther than the rest of the field games played. The Academy went tournament and defeated Peterson (2- Salinas, Calif. in her section. 20 May 16, 2008

Legal office closure the Milazzo Center, is for all newly- career fairs, interview techniques, salary The Academy legal office will close assigned Academy members. Spouses are negotiation, benefits packages, the current May 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for welcome to attend. job market and other relevant and impor- an official function. The legal assistance -Transition Assistance Program tant transition topics. The presentation is session for that day is cancelled. The next Seminar; June 24-27, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 geared toward officers, but all are session will be June 3 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: People separating in a year or retiring welcomed to attend. Call 333-3444 to a.m. If you have an emergency while the in two years can call the Airman & Family register. office is closed, please (719) 330-5960. Readiness Flight to reserve a spot in the Academy school closures next available TAP class. The class guides attendees through building resumes, Because of increased security measures AFRF offers options developing interviewing skills, net- and road closures due to the Thunderbirds The Airman & Family Readiness working, dressing for success and more. performance at the Academy graduation Flight presents: -Newcomer’s Base Red Carpet Tour; May 28, Academy District 20 schools -Heart Link; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. June 27, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: This base located on base will be closed that day. to 2:30 p.m.: This program is for Air tour gives insight into the Academy May 27 will be the last day of school for Air Force spouses, especially those new to mission and reveals much of what is to Academy High, Pine Valley Elementary military life. The goal is to impart infor- see and do here. Fine Arts Center Holds and Douglass Valley Elementary. All other mation about Air Force life, providing a Call 333-3444 for more. Academy District 20 schools will be in greater awareness of the Air Force and Military Appreciation Day session for a full day May 28. Air Academy Academy missions, customs, traditions, High School has revised its finals schedule protocol and the resources available from Fire, Fire, Fire!!! The Colorado Springs Fine Arts to accommodate the change for students. our key base agencies. Reservations The fire department staff reminds Center offers free museum admission to Students who are bused off the base to required by Monday. all to call 911 immediately upon spot- Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe attend Eagleview Middle School May 28 -Resume writing; Wednesday, 9 a.m. ting any fire, even if it’s just been http://www.csfineartscenter.org/Marilyn. could experience slight delays in getting to noon: Learn different types of resume extinguished. This is required to ensure asp and the FAC Permanent Collection back on base after school is out. May 28 is and cover letter styles and how to improve there is no hidden fire areas smoldering galleries for active-duty military from a regular school day for all Academy them. that could reignite. Additionally, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Military District 20 schools not located on the -Air Force Civil Service Class; May the fire department needs to document identification cards are required for Academy. 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon: Offers information the cause to track fire trends and deter- admission. There will be a guided tour on how to prepare and apply for a civil mine how best to educate. Call 333-2473 starting in the front lobby at 1 p.m. The service career. for more. event also features a 20-percent discount -Sponsorship training; June 3, 8 to in the museum shop. The FAC is located 9 a.m.: This is a mandatory class for those Purple Summer Camps downtown at 30 West Dale St. Call who have been assigned to sponsor a The 2008 Operation Purple Summer 634-5583 for more information. newcomer to the area. Contact your unit Camps are free outdoor adventure camp sponsorship monitor for details. CADET CHAPEL experiences open to all military youth Ruff n Ready event Catholic Masses: -Bundles for Babies; June 4, 8 a.m. and teens ages 10-17. Priority for regis- The Memorial Hospital for Children Sunday to 12:45 p.m.: Expectant active-duty Air tration is given to children whose parent 2nd Annual Ruff ‘n’ Ready Pet & Kid Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. Force personnel and spouses are invited has been, is, or will be, deployed. Visit Safety Fair is at Bear Creek Park Saturday (or by appointment) to attend this class. It offers information www.nmfa.org and click on the Operation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open Mass - 10 a.m. on budgeting for a baby, calming a baby, Purple Camp link or contact Tracie to all families and their pets. Activities and Weekday coping with stressors and Air Force Aid Modrell at [email protected] or demonstrations include dancing dogs, El Monday, Tuesday, Society programs. Eligible families will call (719) 282-8351 for more. Paso County K-9 Unit demonstrations, and Thursday. - 6:45 a.m. receive a “baby bundle.” Dads are encour- Bernese mountain dog drafting, agility Wednesday aged to attend. All other expectant parents Catholic Adoration - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fitness runs offered courses, pet therapy dog training, alpaca Mass - 6 p.m. are welcome to attend, but will not receive The Academy Health and Wellness obstacle course/petting, Cheyenne a layette bundle. Center offers a weekly 5K run on the Mountain Zoo animals, pet contests, a Protestant Services: -Smooth Move; June 5, 9 to 10 a.m.: Sante Fe Trail Tuesday and May 27. Runs bike safety rodeo, helmet giveaway and Sunday Lessen the stress of an upcoming move Traditional - 9:00 a.m. start at 3:30 p.m. Run times, drinks and appearances by Smokey the Bear, Buster Hill Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. by learning innovative ways to make it refreshments provided. The run will begin the Bus and Spark the Dalmatian. There smoother. This is a mandatory class for at the Santa Fe Trail entrance by Park will also be information on car seat, Jewish Services all Academy people going through a Drive. Call 333-3733 for more. window, balloon and backpack safety, as Fridays - 7 p.m. permanent change of station. well as music, food, prizes and giveaways. Buddhist Worship -SCORE, Going into Business; June Vacation Bible School Admission and activities are free; however, Wednesday. - 6:30 p.m. 10, 8:30 a.m. to noon: This workshop Register now and join the Protestant donations will be accepted throughout the All Faiths Room provides answers to key questions for and Catholic communities at the event. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Muslim Prayer those interested in owning and running Community Center Chapel for the 2008 Hospital for Children Pediatric Unit Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, a business. Vacation Bible School, June 9-13 from 5 helping to continue making this care Chapel Basement -Troops to Teachers; June 12, 11:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s science-themed area more child-friendly and family- COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: This workshop provides VBS, “Power Lab,” bubbles over with centered. Visit www.mhchildren.com or Catholic Masses: information for military members inter- activities for 4-year-olds through fifth call 365-9094 for more. Saturday ested in beginning a second career in graders. Call 333-3300 for more. Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. public education as a teacher. Rodeo coming Mass - 4 p.m. -Military Spouse Career Advance- MOA lecture Tickets for the 68th Annual Pikes Sunday ment Account Orientation; June 12, 1 to The Military Officers’ Association Peak or Bust Rodeo are on sale. The Mass - 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.: If you are the spouse of an active of America presents “Marketing Yourself rodeo is July 9 through 12 with the Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. duty Air Force enlisted member up to (September - May) for a Second Career” lecture June 6 from Academy sponsoring the matinee on Tuesday-Friday staff sergeant or junior officer, have more 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Airman & Family July12. Adult tickets are $10, $15, and $27 Mass - 11:30 a.m. than a year left at this duty station and are Readiness Center. The presentation, given depending on seat location. Children’s continuing your education, you may be by the deputy director on the MOAA’s Protestant Services: tickets are $5, $7.50 and $12.50. Military Saturday eligible for an educational grant of $3,000 national staff, is beneficial for those personnel and groups of 20 or more Contemporary - 6 p.m. per year for up to two years. contemplating retirement or separation receive a $2 discount. For tickets, visit Sunday -Newcomer’s Orientation and within three years. The lecture includes www.ticketswest.com or call 576-2626. Traditional - 8 a.m. Information Fair; June 19, 9 a.m. to 4:30 comprehensive information on resumes, Visit www.coloradospringsrodeo.com or Gospel - 11:15 a.m. p.m.: This mandatory orientation, held at cover letters, job search, networking, call 635-1101 for more. Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. (September - May) Military Academy Pagan Society Third Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (For more info, call Tech Sgt. Robert Longcrier at 333-6187.) For more information, call 333-3300. 28 May 16, 2008 We have your community covered

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