VOL. 46 NO.41 OCTOBER 13, 2006 Madness tips off hoops fever
By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor
Air Force hoops fans have been waiting for this day since March, when the Falcon men made only their fourth appearance in the NCAA Basketball Tournament and the Falcon women capped their winningest season ever at the Division I level. Both teams tip off the 2006-07 campaign with their 5th annual Mid- Day Madness event Saturday from 1- 3 p.m. at Clune Arena. It’s free and open to the public. Fans can hear from coaches, meet players and pick out season tickets. Kids can participate in a basketball clinic run by Air Force coaches and players will be available for autographs. Air Force ticket officials say the best way to ensure having tickets for high-profile home games against
Mountain West Conference oppo- Photo by Danny Meyer nents San Diego State, BYU and Wyoming, plus perennial Atlantic Naval maneuver Coast Conference power Wake Forest at the Colorado Springs World Arena, Air Force linebacker Austin Randle reaches for Navy slot back Reggie Campbell Saturday at Falcon Stadium as is to purchase season tickets. Air Force’s John Rabold looks on. Campbell ran for 58 yards on seven carries as the Midshipmen rushed for 317 yards en route to a 24-17 win. Their victory denied the Falcons a shot at the coveted Commander-In-Chief’s Those ducats are on sale online Trophy for the fourth straight year. Randle set a career-high with 14 tackles in the game, while Rabold tied his at www.goairforcefalcons.com. career-best with 13. For story, see Page 18. Individual game tickets go on sale Monday. Both Falcon teams open their regular seasons on Nov. 10 with a Cadets lauded for aiding injured comrade doubleheader in Clune Arena. The women play the Wisconsin Badgers By Butch Wehry tioned their critically injured comrade so he Cadet Blessinger and the injured cadet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men Academy Spirit staff could breathe easier. attended the same church and attended reli- facing Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7:30 “We did our best to help him by control- gious retreats together, but had not yet p.m. The cadets had hiked Eagle’s Peak for ling the bleeding from his numerous wounds become close friends. the workout and breathtaking view prior to and treated him for shock,” said Cadet When Cadet 3rd Class Joseph Spitz Mid-Day Madness April 22 when one plunged down a 200 foot Blessinger, a systems engineering manage- heard the calls for help he figured someone schedule: drop. ment major from Niceville, Fla., who hopes had a few deep cuts and a limp. Then three other second year cadets to become a pilot. “By this time we were “That’s not what I saw when I got to 1 p.m. Men’s team practice heard colleagues above them shouting for in phone contact with the rescuers and they Tom,” said Cadet Spitz. “I was the last to 1:30 p.m. Welcome and intro- help and Cadet 3rd Class David Blessinger requested that one of us go back down the get to Tom because I dialed 911. It was duction started running up the mountain. mountain in order to guide the rescue team hard to climb the 30 or so feet to get to Tom 1:35 p.m. Women’s season “I had no idea what to expect,” said up to the site. You could say I was on auto with one hand. When I got there, I couldn’t preview Cadet Blessinger. control because I really didn’t stop to think have imagined what I actually saw.” 1:50 p.m. Men’s season preview He found stricken Cadet 3rd Class until I reached Avolio. It wasn’t until I It grew cold and gusty. 2:05 p.m. Youth clinic Thomas Avolio battered and breathing hard. climbed the 20-foot rock face and found The three of them took their shirts and 2:30 p.m. Autograph session With the help of Cadets 3rd Class Brett Avolio that I actually stopped and analyzed extra cloths off to keep Cadet Avolio McAuliff and Joseph Spitz, they reposi- the situation.” See MEDAL, Page 5
I N News Feature Sports S Academy or Spirited AF KOs I bust mission Navy D Page 4 Page 19 E Page 16 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY October 13, 2006 How Airmen view service impacts their careers
By Lt. Col. Kevin Murray It could have been any one of these, or several I also mentor them. I encourage them to pursue 2nd Fighter Squadron commander other reasons, that led you to join the Air Force. educational opportunities, both professional and I joined the Air Force in 1987. My prime reason academic. I counsel them when they have problems, TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) — for joining was because I wanted to fly. Although I and I praise them when they do well. I help instill the Each of us, at one time or another, has had someone believed strongly in the principles our country was values of integrity, service and excellence. I encourage ask us why we joined the Air Force, or why we founded upon, I didn’t think about joining the Air them to get involved in their community, to volunteer continue to serve. There are a lot of different answers Force from a patriotic perspective. While I felt it was and to be a good ambassador for the Air Force and the to this question, and probably no wrong answers. Each important to serve my country, flying was still the U.S. of us has our own reasons. main reason I joined. I have been very fortunate that If I can motivate Airmen to become leaders, to I think it’s important that each of us spend some my 19-year Air Force career provided the training and better themselves through education and to demon- time thinking about those reasons so we can easily the opportunity to do something I enjoy very much. strate our service’s core values, then I have done some- articulate them the next time we are asked the ques- But if you asked me today why I continue to serve thing to serve my country. If I can help Airmen who tion, “Why do you serve?” in the Air Force, the answer is not because I get to fly. are going down the wrong path turn themselves A well thought-out explanation of the reasons why My reasons have evolved over the years, as I suspect around, become productive in their jobs, and be you joined the Air Force, and more importantly, why most people’s have. Having the opportunity to fly was responsible people with good character in the Air you continue to serve, may provide motivation to that the trigger that got me into the Air Force, but along the Force and in their community, then I have served my person to also find his or her own reasons to serve. way, I discovered several other things I can do to serve country. And when those Airmen mentor and motivate More importantly, if you truly understand the reasons my country. others to reach their potential, then I have served my why you serve, it will help you to serve better. First, I continue to serve because I do want to country. How do you view serving your country — defend my country and the ideas upon which it was I owe the Air Force a lot. It has given me great fighting in combat or combat support? Are you founded. The freedom we enjoy cannot be taken for technical training with many leadership and manage- training others to fight? granted and it must be earned every day. ment skills as a bonus. The great thing about those There are many reasons why people join the mili- My squadron is a training unit, not a combat unit, skills is that I get to take them with me when I leave tary. Some may have joined out of a sense of patri- so I won’t get to serve by flying in combat. My the Air Force. I can continue to influence people even otism, a feeling that it is their duty to serve their mission here is to produce near-combat-ready F-15 after I retire, and I can continue to influence not only country by joining the military and being prepared to Eagle pilots for the combat air forces, so I serve my the next generation of Airmen, but the next generation defend the country and its principles. This patriotic country by providing highly trained individuals who of Americans. feeling and desire to help one’s country was very will deploy to combat. Also, this allows me to fulfill the final reason I evident after the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a large I also continue to serve because I enjoy the chal- serve, which is to help provide a safe and free world wave of people joining the military. That spirit lenging environment of the Air Force. I enjoy tackling for my children to grow up in and realize their own continues today with the ongoing war on terrorism. a problem or obstacle, identifying a solution to the potential. I will continue to serve my family, my Maybe others joined the Air Force to take advan- problem and then executing the course of action to community and my country long after I retire. tage of the great education opportunities the military accomplish the mission. So take a few minutes to think about why you offers, both in technical training and undergraduate I’ve found that service is much more than just joined the Air Force, and why you serve today. Keep in and graduate degrees. doing my job as an F-15 instructor pilot. I also serve mind the perspective that service is not just doing your Perhaps there was a desire to travel to new places, by providing the Airmen under my command the job in the Air Force, but influencing others to develop and do something new and exciting. It’s possible that opportunity and the motivation to reach their full their leadership traits, core values and good moral some joined because they had nothing else to do, had potential. I do this by setting a good leadership character. Motivating others to reach their full potential no real direction in life, or joining the military seemed example, and then providing them the opportunity and in whatever they do, whether they wear a uniform or like a good way to find a focus in life. the responsibility to be a leader themselves. not, is truly a service to your country.
SII 10-2 – Tobacco Use • The Air Force prohibits indoor tobacco use in all Air Force facilities. (IAW AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, only the installation commander can designate exceptions in assigned government housing and recreation facilities.) The Academy discourages the use of tobacco products, including snuff, by all personnel. The ill effects of tobacco use are well documented. However, for those cadets who do smoke, chew or dip tobacco products, these rules apply: AFI 36-2903, Para, 1.3.2. Members will not smoke/use smokeless tobaccos while walking in uniform. AFCWMAN 36-3501, Para. 1.4.13. 1.4.13.1. Cadets WILL NOT use tobacco products during duty hours or anytime while in uniform. 1.4.13.2. Cadets WILL abide by all local and state smoking policies outside of the cadet area or installation. 1.4.13.3. Cadets WILL NOT use any tobacco products in any cadet duty area, including the terrazzo, with the exception of these designated areas by cigarette urns and/or cigarette butt cans. 1.4.13.3.1. Sijan Hall. Designated smoking areas are next to the urns located by stairwells 1, 4, 8 and 10 only. 1.4.13.3.2. Vandenberg Hall. Designated smoking areas are next to the urns located by stairwells 3, 5 and 6 only. 1.4.13.3.3. Fairchild Hall. Terrazzo level on the extreme southern, south eastern, and southwestern areas and ground level next to the parking garage southern posts and near the bridge. 1.4.13.4. Personnel may not use tobacco in Air Force vehicles or on Air Force or contract aircraft. 1.4.13.5. Cadets should not smoke, chew or dip tobacco products when considerations of courtesy, decorum and safety indicate that using these items is inappropriate. The Cadet Sight Picture (Cadet Wing Manual 36-3501) provides an insight into the day-to-day requirements for cadets.
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By Ann Patton luncheon in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 5. represent the Academy in something I Formula Student Designed Competition Academy Spirit staff Cadet Salazar was among other believe is very important.” team, he especially enjoys cars and military academy honorees from the The HENAAC seeks to highlight planes. An Academy cadet majoring in U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy the achievements of Hispanics in engi- “We’re designing and building a mechanical engineering received a “Role and Coast Guard Academy. neering, science, technology and math- race car, which we will compete with in Model” award from the Hispanic “I was very surprised,” Cadet ematics and to motivate and educate Detroit in May,” he said. “The oppor- Engineer National Achievement Awards Salazar said. “I didn’t understand the more students in these fields. The organ- tunity to be on the team is pretty much Conference. scope of the award until less than a ization also works to increase the role the single main reason that convinced Cadet 1st Class Ed Salazar, Cadet week before the conference, but, once the Hispanic community plays in main- me to become a mechanical engineering Squadron 25, was presented the honor I did, I was very honored and deeply taining America’s status as the world’s major.” at the Department of Defense/HENAAC touched that I was even considered to technology leader. His leadership roles began as a All honored military cadets were fourth classman when he organized a selected based on academic excellence, tutoring service for his class. Last exceptional leadership and distinction semester he served as 3rd Group of service at their respective academies. Standardization/Evaluation NCO, and he “He represents the Academy well,” has been a soaring instructor since spring said Lt. Col. Andy Szmerekovsky, assis- 2005. This semester he is a soaring tant professor of engineering mechanics, flight commander and his squadron’s who serves as Cadet Salazar’s faculty Stan/Eval flight commander. advisor. Cadet Salazar has yet to finalize “He was chosen not just for his career goals. After graduation he academics but for officer qualities as may pursue pilot or navigator training well,” he said. “On a personal level, or engineering. I’m very impressed with him.” His family now lives in Colonel Szmerekovsky noted the Albuquerque, N.M., but he calls El Paso, mechanical engineering major holds a Texas, home. 3.2 grade point average and has appeared He enjoyed interacting with future on the dean’s, superintendent’s and Hispanic engineers during the awards commandant’s lists. conference. Cadet Salazar is especially focused “I was born in the Los Angeles area, on dynamic systems such as engines which made it all that more amazing to and moving structures within his go back there last week and interact academic major. with Hispanic high school students from Photo by Lt. Col. Andy Szmerekovsky Cadet 1st Class Ed Salazar gives engineering equipment a test run. A member of the Academy’s the local area,” he said.
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By Butch Wehry promotes the work done by military and civilian information than was available and decided to build Academy Spirit staff aircraft maintenance technicians. Once an organiza- a small wind tunnel with delicate force balance. With tion accepts the donation, the AMTA conducts a fund this, they would measure the amount and direction The Academy has raising campaign via their Web site and a letter writing of air pressures on plane and curved surfaces oper- accepted a bust of the campaign to collect the funds for the bust. ating at various angles and improve their theories Wright brothers’ When funds are gathered, they pay the artist, the based on their gliding experiences, according to the “wingman” from the bronze bust is cast, and they donate the bust to the Web site. Aircraft Maintenance organization. Building the wind tunnel was the first job that Mr. Technicians Assoc- “Three men were involved in the invention and Taylor did for the Wright brothers that had any connec- iation that will arrive development of the first powered airplane,” reads tion with aeronautics. He was the mechanic who in 2007. the AMTA Web site, www.amtausa.com. “Everyone made the flight possible. The bust is of knows about the Wright brothers, but that third man The AMTA wishes to change the way the public Charles E. Taylor. was Mr. Taylor, a quiet genius who loved cigars and thinks of and perceives Charles E. Taylor’s contribu- “Charlie Taylor the sound of machinery. Although he contributed to tions to aviation by building the first engines for the built the engine for the one of man’s greatest achievements, ‘Powered Flight,’ Wright Flyer, as well as many of the actual Flyer Wright Brothers his name was almost lost in aviation history. If it parts, including the propellers. aircraft and worked hadn’t been for Mr. Taylor, that first powered airplane “It’s important that we recognize the men and with the Wrights for would never have gotten off the ground.” women who keep our aircraft flying and the contri- Courtesy Photo many years, machin- Charles E. Taylor He started to work for the Wright brothers on June butions they’ve made to the development of modern ing parts and sup- 15, 1901, doing routine repairs on bicycles. This let aviation,” said Lt. Colonel Lange. “This is an impor- porting their efforts,” said Lt. Col. David Lange, the Wright brothers pursue their experiments with tant first step in educating the public on the work of director of Staff, Commandant of Cadets. gliders that included many trips to Kitty Hawk. Mr. Taylor and the many unsung heroes who have The AMTA is a non-profit organization that The brothers decided they needed more accurate followed in his footsteps.”
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LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. 312-263-0456 - www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Academy Spirit October 13, 2006 5 Medal From Page 1 When the party reached an open area, a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the warm and his body temperature some- Wyoming Army National Guard arrived to what constant. hoist Cadet Avolio, at an altitude of 8,600 For the three cadets, the hike that feet, from the cliff face in strong winds. started around 10 a.m. didn’t end until 7 The cadet was transferred to a waiting p.m. that night. Flight for Life helicopter and flown to They were his ‘wingmen.’ Penrose Community Hospital in Colorado In combat, the Air Force Commenda- Springs. He was listed in critical condition. tion medals bestowed to them in Mitchell Such efforts and events tend to bind Hall’s staff tower before 4,000 fellow cadets military people. by Brig. Gen. Susan Desjardins, Academy “He is very kind and willing to do Commandant of Cadets, might have been anything to help others,” said Cadet Spitz. Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross even higher on the totem pole. “He is also strong willed and resilient Cadet Thomas Avolio says thanks to fellow Cadets 3rd Class Joseph Spitz, “After we had been up there for an seeing as he surpassed all of our expecta- David Blessinger and Brett McAuliff, as well as the nearly 40 rescue workers present who received the “Wings of Honor” Oct. 7 at the St. Francis Health hour, we started thinking of ways to get the tions in his recovery, and I can only wish Center. Cadet Avolio was seriously injured April 22 in a 200-foot fall from attention of the rescue teams and the heli- him the best. Eagle’s Peak.The three cadets also received Air Force Commendation Medals. copter circling the area,” said Cadet Spitz, All their team building training panned a mechanical engineering major from out. spent some more time with him,” Cadet who have gone above and beyond the call Pewaukee, Wis. “They still didn’t know our “Once we had assessed the situation, McAuliff said after the Mitchell Hall of duty to save lives in extraordinary exact location.” we all discussed what we should do in awards. “He’s a fun-loving, easy-going guy circumstances. The cadets and three passers-by keeping Tom stable and waiting for the who is working really hard to come back Cadet Avolio, from Des Moines, Wash., climbed down to help the fallen cadet. rescue crews,” said Cadet 1st Class Brett as part of the class of 2009. I firmly believe attended both awards ceremonies. He stated Rescue crews reached the trail head within McAuliff. his faith has helped him in his recovery.” his intention of returning to the Academy. the hour, but required additional time to The behavioral sciences human factors The three wingmen visited Cadet The Air Force granted him a year of leave physically reach him with medical supplies major from Broken Arrow, Okla., got Avoilio in the downtown hospital and for rehabilitation Oct. 4, after which he will due to the isolated location. stationed at McCord Air Force Base near talked with his family the night after the undergo a physical evaluation to see if he Because of the location, the rescue Seattle, Wash., during last summer’s incident. is fit to return to the Academy as a third teams carried medical equipment on their Operation Air Force, a 10-minute drive The awards citation was read in class cadet. backs to the fallen cadet, where they stabi- from the recovering cadet’s home. Mitchell Hall during the noon meal. Perhaps the strongest words came lized him and began a five-hour wait for “I got to visit with him and spend time The cadets and the Academy High from General Desjardins: helicopter evacuation. with him and his family,” said Cadet Angle Rescue Team received the “Wings “They responded the way they had Academy fire-fighters, with the help McAuliff. “One of the coolest things about of Honor” award in an annual ceremony been taught,” she said to more than 4,000 of specialists from El Paso County Search the visit was the fact that I got to run a mile held at the St. Francis Health Center cadets having the noon meal. “They were and Rescue, hand-carried him down the with him. Helipad Oct. 7. out there for six cold hours with the relief mountain. “I know Tom fairly well, now that I’ve The award recognizes local heroes effort, just as any of you would have done.” /CTOBER $IAMOND 10% Food Discount %XTRAVAGANZA
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Civil engineers will reduce chemical Drivers need to be prepared for condi- usage this year to lesson impact on the tions and procedures used on the Air Force environment and reduce cost. Drivers need Academy. to take conditions into consideration and To ensure the safest travel routes during reduce their speed accordingly. hazardous weather conditions, base roads Drivers also need to pay close atten- are divided into three priorities for snow tion to road signs that prepare them for removal operations. All base drivers should what’s ahead. Accelerate slowly in snowy familiarize themselves with the accom- conditions and avoid sudden turns that panying map displaying the Academy’s might cause a skid. Anticipation is very snow removal priorities. important during winter driving situations. following too closely. Drivers should never for an antenna signal and a coffee can for Priority 1 Routes will remain open at Motorists need to be aware of the attempt to pass a snowplow. 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Academy Spirit October 13, 2006 7 New af.edu Web site on the horizon By Ann Patton a stand-alone educational site. of networks,” Mr. Mock said of Air This is not a Wild West show, he Academy Spirit staff Academy Web activity overlaps with Force educational and operational needs. stressed. “If I’m the sheriff, I’ll need to operational Air Force activity. “The Air Force treats the operations deputize someone from each mission Air Force education is on its way to Meanwhile, Air Force operations is tight- network as a weapon system with its element for help.” having a cyber home of its own. ening its computer security and will associated discipline,” he said. “That The best of both Internet worlds “Dot edu or bust,” Richard Mock, implement Standard Desktop doesn’t work for the educational Air would be unlimited www. access along Academy chief information officer, said. Configuration by the end of this year. Force.” with .mil access, which is home to the “I want the Academy to be a leading Under SDC, computer users will be The need for cadets to administer Global Access List. information technology institution.” more restricted, including a prohibition their own machines, which they bought Many Air Force education collabo- Full launch of af.edu is anticipated against using peer-to-peer software. The with personal funds, has also been a rative partners are ex-military or exist to be completed by the end of the code of such software cannot be viewed concern. in the commercial academic or foreign academic year, at which time it will by Air Force information technicians “We can’t take cadets’ system environments without .mil access. stand alone from the Air Force opera- for possible security breaches. administration rights away,” Mr. Mock “We need ways to collaborate with tions Web activities. The new .edu site will free Academy stressed. “We need to have the flexi- former students and faculty,” Mr. Mock AF.edu will be utilized by the Web activities from blocks to better bility to treat that machine as their own.” said. Academy, Air University and Air Force provide unfettered academic access. Some potential problems with the At the same time collaborative part- Institute of Technology and will stand Among those blocks, currently, are new Web domain have come to light, and ners need access to news groups and up with direction from Air Education and lengthy software certifications, restric- Mr. Mock is looking for more from the other sites that are restricted to normal Training Command. tive Internet blocking, delayed access for Academy’s Client Support Administra- base users. “The Academy is moving ahead but international researchers and cadets, tors. For the time being, Mr. Mock said within AETC constraints,” Mr. Mock and prohibitions on emails, which limits The first problem is manpower. The operations are underway to untangle the said. collaboration. corporate Air Force is reducing or “trans- “Christmas lights” connecting af.mil to The new domain will be adminis- Present restrictions block commu- forming” its manpower based on central- the emerging af.edu. tered through EDUCAUSE, a non-profit nication with “bad actor” countries or ized control. “Cyber needs to be cool,” he said of association to advance higher educa- those who have less-than-friendly diplo- “The Academy is going against this the Web. The widened .edu access will tion by promoting the intelligent use of matic relations with the United States trend by standing up a separate network be a challenge for cadets. information technology. Such communications can broaden and will be expected to operate and “They need to know you can’t The Academy’s need for greater understanding of those countries. maintain it with reduced manpower,” believe everything you see just because Web flexibility has driven the need for “It follows that we need both types Mr. Mock said. it’s on the Internet.” /RQJ6WUHHW%OGJ(GXFDWLRQ&HQWHU )RUW&DUVRQ&2 FRORUDGRVSULQJVFHQWHU#HUDXHGX &/$66(667$572&72%(5 2FWREHU'HFHPEHU 1RZ/RFDWLRQV 6FKULHYHU$)% )257&$5621 0$7+ 'HFLVLRQ0DWK )RUW&DUVRQ 0*07 %XVLQHVV/DZ DQG $6&, $YLDWLRQ6DIHW\3URJUDP0DQDJHPHQW 6&7< 1DWLRQDO6HFXULW\,VVXHV 7HUURULVP 'HQYHU $6&, $YLD$HURVSDFH$FFLGHQW,QYHVWLJDWLRQ 'HJUHHVDQG&HUWLÀFDWHV 6&+5,(9(5$)% $6&, *OREDO3RVLWLRQLQJ6DWHOOLWH6\VWHPV LQ0DQDJHPHQW$HURQDXWLFDO 6FLHQFH6SDFH2SHUDWLRQV &(17(11,$/$,53257'(19(5 /RJLVWLFV2FFXSDWLRQDO 6)7< $YLDWLRQ6DIHW\ 6DIHW\ (5$8SUHPLXPJLIWVDUHDYDLODEOHIRUVWXGHQWV ZKRUHIHUQHZVWXGHQWVWR(PEU\5LGGOH 5()(5$)5,(1' &$6+*,)7 6HHFHQWHUVWDIIIRUGHWDLOV Academy Spirit 8 October 13, 2006 ‘Universal’ ID card part of federal security upgrades By Gerry J. Gilmore employees over the next three years as the federal buildings, military installations ized credentialing system. However, American Forces Press Service old cards reach their expiration dates, she and campuses. agency security administrators still have said. “So, I can use this card, not just in the the authority to approve or deny access. WASHINGTON (AFPN) — New The new cards interface with a secure, Department of Defense, but it can be read “The card, on its own, does not entitle identification cards to be issued to Defense encrypted credentialing database and are in other agencies,” Ms. Dixon said. “If they you to any access to anything,” Ms. Department employees beginning later interoperable for personal identification, choose to give me access, they can then Dixon explained. “It is an authentication this month will help standardize workforce as well as access to federal buildings and read my card,” she said. token.” identification and security access systems facilities, she said. The new card features the user’s “Every time you use the card, it is across the government, a senior Defense However, each facility will still deter- photograph, like other cards now in circu- authenticated, meaning somebody checks Department official said here Sept. 15. mine who is authorized access, Ms. Dixon lation, Ms. Dixon said. But its computer to make sure that that card is a ‘good’card The new common access card even- said. Information embedded on the cards chip also will contain two encrypted issued in the Department of Defense to tually will be issued to all federal is quickly referenced and compared to fingerprints, as well as a unique personal you, and that it is still valid,” Ms. Dixon employees and is part of a standardized, centrally stored personnel security clear- identification number. said. secure credentialing system that was ance data, she said. The new card can be read, either by As always, employees who believe mandated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist “It is an effort to try to improve the swiping it or by waving it near a special their government-issued ID card has been attacks, Mary Dixon, deputy director of security in the federal government,” Ms. card reader, she said. lost or stolen are required to notify secu- the Defense Manpower Data Center in Dixon explained. Issuance of the new card has the rity administrators, Ms. Dixon said, who Arlington, Va., said. The new cards also help employees potential of reducing the number of agency then deactivate the card. Starting Oct. 27, the new “super secure their computer networks, she said, security badges, Ms. Dixon said, because This ensures that cards reported stolen CAC” ID cards will be issued to as well as provide improved security for federal agencies will refer to a standard- or missing can’t be used in DoD, she said. Safety From Page 6 When weather conditions become too hazardous, commissary and gas station will close. Essential child radio and television stations around Colorado Springs will caregivers will remain at the child development centers the security forces within 72 hours. announce early release, late reporting, and base closures. until parents pick up all children. If involved in a major vehicle accident involving Late reporting and early release of personnel is approved The base closure statement will announce the Academy disabling damage, injuries, a fatality or alcohol, security by the 10th Air Base Wing commander and is designed is closed for normal operations. Mission-essential people forces must be contacted to respond immediately. to provide snow removal crews adequate time and clear- will report to work as directed by their commanders. Any abandoned vehicles will be towed if they hinder ance to safely clear priority roads. Under base closure conditions, cadet classes will be snow removal operations. The “early release” statement will announce the canceled and the community center will be closed. Jogging and bicycling are prohibited during peak time of release for non-mission essential Academy people. For updates regarding Academy road conditions snow removal periods. Visibility can be very difficult for Under early release, cadet classes will continue as sched- during inclement weather, visit www.usafa.af.mil operators and other motorists. Security forces will ticket uled or as determined by the Dean of the Faculty. /10abw/10msg/ce/ceo or call the Academy recorded road cyclists and joggers. 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An electron may travel from a cell 7, 2005, when Secretary of the Air Force phone to a cell tower, for instance. The Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of path the electron takes, the shape of its the Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley path, the speed it travels, and the direc- introduced a new mission statement. tion it travels are all critical to ensuring In a letter to Airmen, they said the the cell phone works and that a usable new mission was to “deliver sovereign signal is received. As part of a signal, an options for the defense of the United electron can travel from a handheld States of America and its global interests computer to a reception tower, over a — to fly and fight in air, space and cyber- wire to a telephone, to a television through space.” an antenna, from a radio transmitter to Now, Air Force leaders are planning radio, and from computer to computer as to stand up a new “cyber command,” to Air Force art by Virgie Reyes part of a network. be responsible for fighting in that domain, component of the joint force.” tive is to come out with a course, a vector, The electron can also travel, as part said General Moseley. Air Force leaders begin planning for that will set us up for transforming our of energy transmission, from a microwave “To deliver the full spectrum of the new cyber command Nov. 16 at the Air Force, to get us ready for the fight oven to popcorn seeds to make them pop, effects we will evolve a coherent enter- Cyber Summit. During the summit, Air of the 21st century.” from generators over a wire to a light bulb, prise, with war fighting ethos, ready to Force leaders will chart a way ahead for According to Dr. Kass, cyberspace and from an X-ray machine through bone execute any mission in peace, crisis and the Air Force’s role in cyberspace, also is neither a mission nor an operation. to a detection plate to make an image for war,” the general said. “We will foster a called the cyber domain, said Dr. Lani Instead, cyberspace is a strategic, oper- a doctor to review. force of 21st century warriors, capable Kass, director of the Air Force Cyberspace ational and tactical war fighting domain The places where the electron travels of delivering the full spectrum of kinetic Task Force. — a place in which the Air Force or other is the cyber domain, or cyberspace. And and non-kinetic, lethal and non-lethal “The chief of staff of the Air Force services can fight. the ability to deliver a full range of cyber effects across all three domains. This is is going to gather his senior officers and “The domain is defined by the elec- effects — to detect, deter, deceive, disrupt, why we are standing up an operational talk about the new domain, in which, tromagnetic spectrum,” Dr. Kass said. defend, deny and defeat any signal or command for cyberspace, capable of according to our mission, we are going “It’s a domain just like air, space, land and electron transmission — is the essence functioning as a supported or supporting to fly and fight,” she said. “Our objec- sea. 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CARs help Airmen For more information regarding eligi- with TSGLI benefits bility or processing requirements for retroac- tive TSGLI benefits, Academy Airmen should Traumatic Servicemembers’Group Life contact Mr. McCullough at 333-2129, or Insurance coverage is a tax free lump sum call the AFPC casualty services branch at payment ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 DSN 665-3505 or (800) 433-0048. depending on the extent of the injury. Members insured under the SGLI policy are October is Energy automatically covered at an increase in their premiums of only $1 per month. Awareness Month The coverage also includes a retroactive provision for Airmen who suffered a quali- The heat is on and energy is a big focus fying loss as a direct result of injuries incurred for the Air Force. Emphasis is on a bilateral in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation approach of assured domestic supply and Enduring Freedom from Oct. 7, 2001, reduced demand through aggressive energy through Nov. 30, 2005. Enrollment in SGLI conservation. is not a requirement to receive the retroac- “The Academy is working to integrate tive TSGLI benefits. renewable domestic supply into our energy “The intent of TSGLI is to provide qual- supply mix,” said Ms. Diana Dean, Academy ifying injured Airmen with an immediate Energy manager. “Energy conservation meas- source of income,” said Mr. Tom Perry, chief ures are being implemented using energy of the casualty matters division at the Air project financing mechanisms such as Energy Force Personnel Center. “Our casualty assis- Savings Performance Contract and the tance representatives will play an active role Energy Conservation Investment Program.” in counseling eligible Airmen and assisting Ms. Dean said energy conservation can them with the certification process.” and should occur at the grass roots level. She The Academy’s casualty assistance repre- encourages everyone to become a member sentative, Mr. Dan McCullough, is the of the energy conservation team by reducing primary point of contact for assisting poten- unnecessary energy consumption without tially eligible people with Traumatic Service- compromising the mission. members’ Group Life Insurance injury The theme for this year’s energy aware- Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross protection insurance applications in coordi- ness campaign is “Creating a culture where nation with the base military treatment Airmen conserve energy.” Landlocked facility. “At the Academy, we can all continue in Zoomie rugger Ashley Marshman puts the brakes on a Navy ball Certification forms for TSGLI benefits the spirit of this request and seek to efficiently carrier Saturday as teammate Meghan West stands by ready to poach the ball. 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Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY, donate on-line or send your monetary contribution to: National Disaster Fund The Salvation Army National Headquarters 615 Slaters Lane Alexandria, VA 22313 WWW.SALVATIONARMYUSA.ORG • NEED KNOWS NO SEASON Academy Spirit October 13, 2006 FEATURE 13 Big-name entertainment open to all at Arnold Hall By Butch Wehry The director attends the monthly Rocky Mountain Academy Spirit staff Arts Consortium, an organization of arts presenters in Colorado and Wyoming, to attempt to book perform- Although they advertise in The Gazette, on TV ances so the fee may be reduced, because the show will and place posters and flyers throughout the bases and be in Colorado for a week or longer and then move on. in many stores, churches and restaurants in Colorado “Academy Concerts has a core group of patrons Springs, there seems to be a feeling that the Academy’s who are season subscribers,” said the coordinator. The shows are just for the military and the cadets. culmination of the whole process starts with booking But now that the Academy has loosened base the show, advertising and ticket-selling, loading in sets access, would-be concert goers can park in the west and costumes, setting up catering to sound checks the parking lot of Arnold Hall and the planetarium. As of evening of the performance. Oct. 1, the public has access to the base including He said one of the hardest obstacles that Academy Arnold Hall Theater. Concerts has is to make the Colorado Springs commu- “After 9/11 we had to have the patrons park in the nity aware that the performances here in Arnold Hall Field House parking lot and shuttle them to Arnold are open to the public. Hall and back,” said Mr. Jim Keim, Cadet Concerts Upcoming Arnold Hall entertainment includes: coordinator. “It had an adverse effect on attendance.” • “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” direct from Londons’ The costs of the shows range from $15 to $50 West End is a musical revue of all of Ray Charles’ hits, depending on the cost of the performer or the produc- performance is tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Arnold Hall tion. Theater. There’s a full orchestra on stage, 10 dancers Ms. Candyce Thomas, entertainment director, and six singers. attends a regional and national conference to book • The Lettermen Christmas Show is Dec. 1 at 7:30 performances for the Academy Concerts a year to a p.m. in Arnold Hall Theater. year-and-a-half before the event. • Phil Vassar is one of the unique sounds in People on and off the Academy can look forward country music, his songs are anchored by his driving to the entertainment line-up. piano – a Jerry Lee Lewis for the 21st Century. His show is Feb.10 at 7:30 p.m. in Arnold Hall. “The office looks for performances that are work recently reached No. 1 as the most played song • The Broadway musical “Wonderful Town,” is contemporary as well as more culturally influenced,” on the radio. The show is Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. in Arnold March 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Arnold Hall. said Mr. Keim. “It’s a long process since we can only Hall Theater. • A 19-piece orchestra accompanies Mannheim book shows on Friday and Saturdays and maybe • Las Vegas veteran Bill Engvall – one of the orig- Steamroller with instruments from harpsichord and Sunday matinees because of the cadet, football and inal members of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” won drums to synthesizer and a heavy dose of strings, May other related military schedules.” the American Comedy Awards Comic of the Year. His 4, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Arnold Hall. 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Play is divided into two 20-minute halves. The “We’ve never had such good team members,” he “We eliminated other teams without having any of number of games in each half is determined by how said. ours shot out,” bragged Maj. Jasin Cooley, Cadet fast teams are eliminated. In field play, teams dodge He is also proud of being part of competitive Squadron 35 commander and officer in charge of the around inflatable bunkers secured to the field. paintball. paintball team. The semi-automatic .65-caliber guns, or markers, “It’s an extreme sport, like skateboarding,” he said. In exhibition play on Oct. 5, the Falcons handily are powered by compressed air and shoot at 300 feet “Competing gives us more respect. It’s like we’re not sank Navy 10-1 after losing the first game. It was the per second. Experienced Falcon players can shoot just little punks out there playing.” Falcons’ first-ever home paintball game. between 15 and 18 rounds a second. Hits from a paintball, especially at close range, can “We clobbered them,” Major Cooley reported. Ammo, or paintballs, are in large supply during hurt. Cadet Lawhorn doesn’t seem to mind. “They The paintball team plays in two or three large tour- tournament play. “I’ve seen us burn off 20,000 rounds bleed every now and then,” he said. “Pain’s not really a naments a year and four to five small ones each in a tournament,” Major Cooley said. factor. We’re more disappointed about being out of the semester. The paintballs come in a wide range of colors and game.” The competitive club carries about 15 members. are totally biodegradable. Major Cooley enjoys working with the cadets. Paintball can be played indoors, outdoors, in the For safety, paintball players wear full face masks, “I have a great time,” he said and added, “They’re woods or open fields. 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No official US military endorsement is implied. 16 Academy Spirit FEATURE October 13, 2006 17 By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff Falcon football spirit is flying high, and Academy pigskin fans are picking up the ball to make this year’s team spirit the best ever. Getting everyone on the same playing field fan-wise is the first move. “The key thing is we are trying to break down mission elements and better coordinate our spirit,” said Maj. Fred Cunningham, Cadet Squadron 37 commander and officer in charge of the newly-created Operation Blue Thunder team. Maj. Cunningham is one of several volun- teers behind the “Mission Spirit” push. “We want to generate a more fun environ- ment and give the team a better home field Falcon cheerleaders reach high for victory. advantage,” he said. New this year is the Falcon Walk two hours prior to kick-off at home games. The team is escorted to the stadium by members the 10th Photos by Ann Patton Cadets whoop it up during the Falcon Walk. Security Forces Squadron with sirens blasting. Outside Falcon Stadium fans form two lines for the team to walk between and cheer players class and in his office. on their way to the locker room. “When I came in on Thursday my office The stands at game time are turning blue. furniture had migrated to the department waiting The push for a “blue-out” has civilian fans area, and my office was booby trapped with wearing Falcon blue sportswear as a show of packing peanuts dangling above the door,” he support and active duty fans in blue uniforms. said. The cadence of cheers and music is also In place of his office Navy pictures, the room Wings of Blue bring a floating message to the better coordinated this year, Major Cunningham was plastered with pictures of Navy ships being Falcons said. On first downs, for example, the stadium sunk, and booby trap wires were laced every- announcer broadcasts the move, and cadets, where. cheerleaders and Drum and Bugle Corps “I spent the better part of the day working members respond in harmony. out of other offices,” Commander Haney said. Thursdays before Saturday home games By the seventh period, the cadets returned Falcon fans can gather from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at to the “scene of the crime” to “assist” with the Buffalo Wild Wings, 7425 N. Academy Blvd., for clean up. a mini pep rally, complete with complimentary Long a feathered, fuzzy celebrity and treas- appetizers and beverages, door prizes such as ured Academy merry maker, “The Bird” is a fan game tickets and T-shirts and, of course, a lot of favorite. noise. “The neat thing is that he’s a magnet,” Major Cadets outdid themselves in Falcon spirit, in Cunningham said. “He attracts everyone, espe- the stands and otherwise, and authorized or not, cially children who want to hug him.” for the Navy game. As traditional as Air Force This year is The Bird’s year to crow. He has blue are cadet pranks. been named to the fifth annual Capital One All- Their message was sky-blue clear last week: American Mascot Team. His eleven other team Sink Navy! members represent the best of the lovable, furry Before Saturday’s game, six 4th class cadets fanatics cheering on their teams. hid the carcass of a wrecked Cessna in Jacks The National Mascot of the Year will be Valley, primed it in blue paint, and then trucked announced during the Capital One Bowl Jan.1. it to Spirit Hill after fast-talking their way Fans can cast their votes for him online at through the security checkpoint. www.capitalonebowl.com. An Academy political science instructor was Major Cunningham credits Academy fans for surprised the cadets took so long to target him. keeping the Falcon spirit going even as a defeat Before the game, Commander Kevin Haney loomed on the field during the Navy game. had been displaying a Navy flag, showing Blue “They cheered all the way to the bitter end,” Angel videos and playing Navy fight songs both in he said. The Bird hams it up for his adoring fans. The remains of a “Navy” aircraft rest in peace on Spirit Hill. Academy Spirit 18 SPORTS October 13, 2006 Arena Navy ground game scuttles Falcons Heyliger service set Commander-In-Chief’s A memorial service for Vic Trophy eludes AF again Heyliger, “The Father of Air Force Hockey,” will be held today By Wayne Amann at 2 p.m., at Braodmoor Com- Academy Spirit Editor munity Church, 15 Lake Ave. Heyliger died at his Colorado The Air Force football team learned a Springs home Oct. 4 at the age painful lesson Saturday from service academy of 87. The memorial service and rival Navy: the Falcons preseason team motto reception at the USA Hockey ‘Return to Dominance’will be easier said than office, 1775 Bob Johnson Drive, done. are open to the public. In the process, the coveted Commander- Player of the week In-Chief’s Trophy, symbolic of inter-service Falcon junior linebacker football supremacy, will belong to an academy Drew Fowler was named the other than Air Force for the fourth straight year. Mountain West Conference Navy used the nation’s top ranked rushing Defensive Player of the Week. attack, that averaged 357 yards per game, to Fowler recorded a career-high ground the bluesuiters, 24-17, before a near 18 tackles (five solo), in Air capacity crowd of 45,246 mostly stunned Force’s 24-17 loss to Navy. The fans, including Air Force head coach Fisher 18 tackles are the most by a DeBerry, at Falcon Stadium. Falcon since All-American Chris “Give Navy a lot of credit,” a subdued Gizzi had 20 against Fresno State DeBerry told reporters. “They gave us a good in 1997. lesson in how to control the football, run the triple-option and how to open the second DeBerry considered Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross half. They had a lot of plays that kept drives Air Force head football Navy quarterback Brian Hampton eludes Falcon linebacker Drew Fowler Satur- alive. They were good at first down which gave coach Fisher DeBerry is under day. Hampton rushed for 105 of the Midshipmen’s 317 yards. them more short-yardage situations than we consideration for the Liberty had. We couldn’t keep them from falling Falcon quarterback Shaun Carney threw a and Navy, the hardware goes to West Point, Mutual Coach of the Year Award, forward on offense or backward on defense. 5-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end N. Y. given annually to the college The stats tell the story. They wouldn’t let us Travis Dekker with 3:06 left in the game. It The Falcons had less time than usual to football coach who best exem- play with the ball much in the third quarter. was Dekker’s first TD catch of his career. dwell on the Navy loss. Air Force returned to plifies responsibility and excel- They executed, we didn’t and that was the On the ensuing kickoff Air Force recov- Mountain West Conference play Thursday lence on and off the field. Fans game.” ered an onside kick on its own 49-yard line, when it hosted in-state rival Colorado State can vote for Deberry online The final score was not indicative of how drove to the Navy 47, but the drive stalled there University after press time. The Falcons (2- at: www.coachoftheyear.com dominant the Midshipmen were in beating Air and the Mids ran out the clock. 2, 2-0 MWC) were in a three-way tie for first through Nov. 5. Force for the fourth straight time. “We struggled all game to get things in the conference with Brigham Young Ehn honored Taking a page from Air Force’s signature going,” Carney said. “We needed a sense of University and the University of Utah. CSU Falcon junior center Eric triple-option oriented play book, Navy ran urgency and didn’t have it. It seemed like stood 1-0 in league play. Ehn was named Atlantic Hockey effectively all game long, netting 317 yards they wanted it more. We came out flat. We “We’re very disappointed in the game, but Association Offensive Player of on the ground to the Falcons 193. Air Force can’t expect to win. We have to compete I’m certainly not discouraged,” DeBerry said. the Week. The Dexter, Mich., out-gained the Mids through the air, 119 every down.” “Our kids were devastated but I told them they native had three goals and one yards to just eight, but the Navy ground game Trailing 7-0 after the first quarter, Air fought hard, came back, made a run at them assist as Air Force split a pair of more than made up the difference. Force pulled even when Chad Hall capped an and came up short. That happens sometimes. home games to open the season. Led by junior fullback Adam Ballard 11-play, 80-yard drive with an 8-yard touch- You have to learn how to handle adversity. If Balcao tabbed with 27 carries for 134 yards and senior quar- down run. It was the junior halfback’s fourth we beat CSU, we’ll be 3-0 in our conference, Falcon sophomore Scott terback Brian Hampton, who carried 22 times touchdown on the ground in as many games which would soothe a lot of our wounds right Balcao was named the Mountain for 105 more, the Midshipmen controlled the this season. now.” West Conference men’s cross game clock. Navy’s time of possession totaled “It hurts our seniors that they won’t be country Athlete of the Week the 34:54 to 25:06 for Air Force, including a going to the White House this year,” Hall league announced Tuesday. whopping 13:23 to1:37 in the third quarter. said when asked about this senior class being Balcao was the first Air Force The sailors ball control offense converted 11 the first in Air Force Academy history to runner to finish at the Fort Hays of 17 third down situations. The Mids had graduate with out beating Navy. The CIC State Tiger Invitational Saturday, scoring drives of 7:20, 6:38 and 6:58 resulting Trophy-winning team is presented the award leading the Falcons to their third in 17 unanswered points which broke open a by the President in Washington, D.C. “We can’t straight team title at that meet. 7-7 tie late in the second quarter. think about it any more. It’s over.” Despite the statistical disparity, the game If Navy (5-1) beats Army (3-3), they Hoops season nears was still in doubt late in the fourth quarter when retain the trophy. If Army defeats Air Force The 2006 Academy Intra- mural/Over 30 Basketball leagues are forming. Letter of intent deadline is today. The coaches meeting is Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the community center gym back office. Pre- season starts Nov. 6 and the regular season Nov. 13 Falcons at home Boxing Friday Night Fights, today, 4:30 Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross p.m., Cadet Gym Navy linebacker David Mahoney Volleyball sacks Falcon quarterback Shaun San Diego State, today, 7 p.m., Carney in the third quarter Saturday. Clune Arena Mahoney had three sacks for 12 yards in losses. UNLV, Saturday, 7 p.m., Clune Photo by Danny Meyer Arena Falcon wide receiver Victor Thompson leaves his feet Saturday to haul in a third quarter pass as teammate Beau Suder looks on. Academy Spirit October 13, 2006 19 AF boxers scuttle Navy to open season Scoreboard By Wayne Amann his way to a decision over Navy’s Academy Spirit Editor Huy Truong. INTERCOLLEGIATE The 138-pound bout Football The annual boxing engage- belonged to Air Force lefty Nic Oct. 7 at AFA ment between Air Force and Navy Goc. The sophomore landed effec- Navy 24 Falcons 17 was delayed a few minutes for tive body blows from the outset, Hockey romance Oct. 6 in the Upper withstood some head shots, then Oct. 6 at AFA Boxing Room of the Cadet Gym. connected with left/right combi- #13 Colorado College 2 Falcons 1 Prior to the first bout, former nations that staggered Navy’s Oct. 8 at AFA Falcons 4 Alabama-Huntsville 3 stealth pilot and one of the “Bad Jonathon Liang. Goc’s third round Boys Over Baghdad,” Terry Foley, left hand, which Liand had no Men’s Soccer and his wife Brenda, renewed answer for, not only cemented Oct. 7 at AFA their wedding vows inside the the fight but earned Goc Air Force Denver 3 Falcons 0 same ring where he fought as a Boxer of the Week honors. Women’s Soccer 156-pound cadet. After Foley, a “Altitude played a big factor,” Oct. 6 at San Diego, Calif 1981 Wing Open finalist, kissed said Goc of Clearwater Beach, Falcons 2 (2OT) San Diego State 2 Photo by Joel Strayer Oct. 8 at Laramie, Wyo. his bride in front of the overflow Fla. “He was hitting me a lot in Falcon sophomore Nicholas Goc measures Navy’s Wyoming 3 Falcons 1 crowd, 16 boxers renewed their the first round, but I was able to Jonathon Liang before delivering a left hand Friday in their Oct. 11 at AFA no-love-lost inter-service rivalry. dig deep and win thanks to my 138-pound bout. #13 Utah 2 Falcons 0 Alex Rios took decisions at 185 Air Force gets back to work The bluesuiters jumped off to coach and the crowd. It felt good.” Volleyball an early lead in the eight-bout Falcon sophomore Sean May and 190 pounds respectively to today at 4:30 p.m. with the first Oct. 6 at AFA card and then got a gutsy perform- notched his first collegiate win pull Navy within one bout of of six Friday Night Fight cards in Colorado State 3 Falcons 0 ance in the final fight by John with a unanimous decision over going back to Annapolis with a the Upper Boxing Room of the Golf Quinn to seal a 5-3 victory over the very quick Ruben Zweiben in 4-4 draw. Cadet Gym. The season culmi- Oct 9-10 at Las Vegas, Nev. the Midshipmen. the 150-pound class. May coun- Enter 195-pound Falcon John nates with the Natioinal Collegiate District 7 Shootout “We got to look at some new tered the Midshipman’s speed by Quinn. The Cherry Hills, N.J., Boxing Association Champion- Falcons 289-289-286=864 (+12),11th junior methodically wore Navy’s ships April 5-7 at a site to be guys and still won five out of backing him against the ropes Men’s Tennis eight,” veteran Air Force head and pinning him in the corner to Dan Tarpey down with a steady announced. Oct. 6-8 at Albuquerque, N.M. boxing coach Eddie Weichers take control. diet of lefts until late in the third “With three national champs, Balloon Fiesta Classic said. “It’s a start, nothing to get Navy won its first bout in the round a straight left snapped the senior leadership and the guys Doubles crazy about yet, but the crowd 152-pound class as B.J. Tarpey’s head back signaling the waiting in the wings, we’re Keith Cronican & James Tomlin, 2nd was great.” Richardson was given a split- end was near. expected to win,” Weichers said. Women’s Tennis Many in the partisan Falcon decision over Air Force’s Rudy “I used the left jab a lot to “Last year we were predicted to Oct. 5-7 at AFA stands roared their approval as Bowen. The Falcons bounced keep him away,” Quinn said. “In finish fourth or fifth. We wound Academy Invitational the earlier fights, guys weren’t up second. There’s more pres- Singles Flight 6 sophomore Dean Chuva opened back at 160 pounds as southpaw Kelly Morgan, 2nd the card by capturing his first Daryn Nelson kept Navy’s working the body so I tried to sure this year to show we’re collegiate victory in the 120- Cannon Pattillo off balance often throw rights to the body. It didn’t contenders and whip some butt. Men’s Cross Country pound weight class. He earned enough to claim a split decision. work out so hot. I stuck with the It’s time to get it (the national Oct. 7 at Hays, Kan. Fort Hays State Tiger Invitational several standing-eight counts on Midshipmen Matt Cox and jab. It was working for me.” title) back.” Falcons 78 points, 1st PREP SCHOOL Football AF rebounds after heartbreaking opener Oct. 6 at AFA Fort Scott CC 48 Huskies 10 By Wayne Amann into the corner, was passed out in difference? When you allow only minute manpower-advantage and INTRAMURAL Academy Spirit Editor front of the net and deflected in two goals in your building, you’ve did not score. Football for a goal as time expired. got to win that game. You can’t “This was a winnable game, Final regular season It had the makings of a story- Pandemonium ensued, then reality win many games scoring one a missed opportunity,” Serratore Team W L PF PA Prep* 10 0 314 105 book finish. set in. goal.” said. “We were right there and MDG #1* 8 2 177 81 Air Force trailed 13th ranked The apparent buzzer beater by The Falcons offense got on didn’t get it done. We’ve had too CW* 4 6 155 170 cross-town rival Colorado Air Force defenseman Michael track at the 7:36 mark of the third many games like that. We’ve got Comm* 3 7 78 160 SFS/MSS 3 7 103 180 College, a team that dominated the Mayra was disallowed by referee period when Andrew Ramsey to find a way.” CES/MDG #2 2 8 81 211 Falcons through the years, 2-1, Ed Boyle because Mayra’s stick won a face off to Mike Phillipich They did on Sunday. * In playoffs starting Tuesday. with a handful of seconds left on was above shoulder, a no-no. who fed center Eric Ehn in the Fueled by two goals from (Comm won head-to-head point spread over SFS/MSS). Oct. 6. The third largest crowd in “I thought it was a high stick. slot. The junior from Dexter, Ehn and one each by Ramsey and Oct. 5 Cadet Ice Arena history, 2,995, It was a good call,” Air Force Mich., beat CC goalie Matt Zaba defenseman Billy Devoney, Air CES/MDG #2 26 Comm 0 MDG #1 13 CW 0 was on its feet ready to erupt if head coach Frank Serratore said. over his right shoulder to cut the Force rallied to edge Alabama- Prep 41 SFS/MSS 0 the bluesuiters could miraculously “But, it did beat the buzzer. If it lead in half. Huntsville, 4-3, at the Cadet Ice Prep 24 CW 12 tie the score in their season opener. was legal it would have been a “There’s a lot to be learned Arena. Oct. 10 The puck was dropped, went goal, oh yeah. But, what’s the here, but tonight’s a disappoint- The victory was the 100th CW 26 Comm 0 ment,” Ehn said. “We’re a team Division I win for Serratore as Prep 33 CES/MDG #2 9 sick of moral victories. A 2-1 loss head coach, the most of any Air MDG #1 13 SFS/MSS 12 to a really good team is not good Force coach. Bowling enough anymore.” “It’s pretty special,” he said. Thru Oct. 9 Team W L Pins The victory extended CC’s “We’ve come a long way. We’re MSG/LGR #2 36 12 17555 winning streak over the Falcons legit.” AFA Pool #2 34 14 17859 DFBL 32 16 17488 to 23 games and their unbeaten Huntsville got a penalty shot DFC 32 16 17334 streak to 28 over Air Force. The goal by Kevin Morrison midway Comm 32 16 17102 NSSI 30 18 17626 Tigers are 55-6-2 all time against through the first period for a 1-0 Retirees 26 22 17841 the bluesuiters. lead. It would be their last. MDSS 26 22 17283 SFS 26 22 17070 Air Force could have seized Ehn tied the game with his CES/CEJ 25 23 17549 control in the first period when CC second goal of the season at the Prep School 24 24 17161 Cadets 24 24 14275 right wing James Brannigan was 12:34 mark of the first period off DFMS 22 26 17309 given a five-minute major and a assists by Phillipich and Ramsey. AFA Pool #1 22 26 17007 Services 21 27 17285 game misconduct penalty for Nearly three minutes later, team Photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins MSG/LGC 16 32 17309 Falcon center Eric Ehn is triple-teamed in the CC crease checking from behind. The captain Devoney’s power play MSG/LGR #1 16 32 17129 DRU 14 34 16768 Oct. 6. The Air Force junior scored the lone goal against the Falcons could muster just five tally gave his club the lead they HQ USAFA 14 34 11358 Tigers. shots on goal during the five- would not surrender. 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Academy Spirit October 13, 2006 21 Denver tightens grip on top spot By Wayne Amann to be in the pre-season poll of six conference coaches. “They’re a good team,” Sagastume conceded. Academy Spirit Editor They made believers of the Air Force men’s soccer “We did a little better in the second half, but you have team Saturday. to remember we’re a young team that’s taking our The Denver Pioneers are looking more like the DU scored three first-half goals and goalkeeper bumps right now so we can be better in the future.” team to beat than the also-rans they were predicted Matt Bredehoft was tested just once as the Pioneers For Denver, the future appears to be now. The cruised to a 3-0 win over the Falcons at the Cadet Pioneers are playing much better than their fourth- Soccer Stadium. place finish in the MPSF preseason coaches poll The win hiked Denver’s record to 7-3-1 overall would indicate. and to an unblemished 3-0 atop the Mountain Pacific Prior to defeating the Falcons, DU, as expected, Sports Federation standings. routed winless UNLV, 5-0, and shutdown pre-season “They put us away early,” Air Force head coach conference favorite and last year’s national runner- Lou Sagastume said. “Somehow we came out slow up New Mexico, 1-0. and couldn’t keep up with their speed at the begin- Denver’s physically intimidating style factored ning of the first half. It was hard to catch up.” into the chippy second half Saturday. The Pioneers Pioneer defenseman Mike Seager opened the drew five yellow cards for rough play after intermis- scoring in the 15th minute when he got a pass from sion. midfielder James Merriman and drilled an eight-yard “They’re a team that tries to take a piece of you grounder past Falcon goalie Brian Guyette. every time,” Sagastume explained. “They’ve always Eleven minutes later, following a DU throw in, been like that. They instigate and our kids aren’t midfielder Ben Mendozza teed up the ball at the top good enough yet to do the same things they do, so of the box and booted a line drive into the upper left we’re too obvious when we try. We got a couple corner of the Air Force net from 18 yards away for a yellow cards we shouldn’t have.” 2-0 advantage. Air Force (2-8-1, 1-2 MPSF) committed 23 fouls At the 33-minute mark Pioneer leading scorer to Denver’s 19. midfielder Joey Mathot intercepted a back pass by For the Falcons to climb back into the conference Falcon defenseman Jason Belvill intended for Guyette. race, they’ll have to gain ground on the road. Five of Mathot found midfielder Jacob Chase who scored into Air Force’s last seven outings are in hostile territory, an open net from 18 yards out. starting today at Sacramento State, then Sunday at San Denver went into a defensive mode in the second Jose State. half limiting Air Force to just five shots with none on “We’re not quitters. We never give up,” Sagastume Photo by Joel Strayer Falcon goalkeeper Brian Guyette slides to make goal. Air Force attempted 11 shots to Denver’s 20 for said. “We’ll keep fighting for it. We’ll do the best we one of his four saves Saturday against Denver at the game. The Falcons managed one shot on goal in the can on the road. 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The post will answered make medical, dental, legal and finan- Free concert coming The Academy Airman and Family Globetrotters coming cial resources available to participants. Flu shots will be part of the medical and The community center chapel pres- Readiness Flight is joining its counter- The Harlem Globetrotters basket- dental screenings. Powers of attorney ents a free concert featuring Michael parts at Peterson and Schriever Air ball team’s 2007 “Nothing Like It” and advance medical directives will be Boggs of the group Far From Home, Force bases plus Fort Carson, to present World Tour stops at the Colorado prepared by the judge advocate general Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 8 an Adoption Fair Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. Springs World Arena April 5, 2007, at staff. Discounts will be available at the a.m. He’ll also appear at the cadet chapel to 1 p.m., at the Armed Services YMCA, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $16 and are avail- post exchange and commissary. An Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more infor- 2190 Jet wing, in Colorado Springs. able at the arena box office, by phone intra-post shuttle service will run from mation, call 333-3300. Several organizations will answer ques- at (719) 576-2626 or online at www. tions on local and infant open adop- ticketwest.com. Fans who purchase six the special events center. For more infor- mation, call Fort Carson Public Affairs TAP on tap tion, foster adoption, interstate adoptions tickets or more online in select price and international adoption services. For levels now through Sunday receive a at 526-1264 or 7525. The Airman and Family Readiness more information and to register, call complimentary regulation Globetrotters Flight’s Transition Assistance Program 333-3444 or 3445 no later than Nov. 9. basketball as part of the team’s “Sixth Pumpkin carving nears conducts monthly 4-day seminars for Man Promotion.” The Fountain Creek Nature Center’s military members, displaced DoD civil- 8th annual Pumpkin Carving Party is ians and their spouses. The seminar Email to win on KAFA Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A mile helps attendees make important deci- Academy radio station KAFA, 97.7 Difference makers wanted trail will be lit with uniquely carved sions when moving from federal service FM, is giving away tickets to all Falcon Pikes Peak United Way needs jack-o-lanterns with designs ranging to civilian life. Participants must be football home games, plus free food. To approximately 400 more volunteers for from wild animals to traditional faces within two years of retiring or one year enter: e-mail [email protected] with this year’s Make A Difference Day – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For cost and more of separating to attend. For more infor- the subject heading GO FALCONS! Extreme Community Makeover, Oct. information, call 520-6745. mation and to make a reservation, call Winners will receive a pair of tickets and 27 and 28. 333-3444. $25 gift certificates from two busi- Started 16 years ago, Make a nesses opening soon in Colorado Difference Day encourages people to Vets on parade Quarterly winners cited Springs. care for the needs of others. Last year, The Colorado Springs Veterans Day more than 1,300 local residents donated Parade, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., sports the The next Academy Quarterly Pep band forming their time and talents, making the event theme “A Nation at War… A Community Awards Luncheon is Oct. 26 at 11a.m. An Academy pep band is forming the largest community service project of Support.” It features the newest to play at home basketball games, and in the history of Colorado Springs. combat veterans plus those from World possibly other sports, when the Cadet Volunteers may do so by themselves War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Drum and Bugle Corps can’t. All band or with friends, family members or co- Storm. The Academy Band and 10 high positions are open to officers, enlisted, workers. For the full list of projects or school marching bands will play. civilians and family members who play to sign up for the event, visit www. Organizers are looking for groups to musical instruments. Extra instruments volunteerpikespeak.org and click on build patriotic, non-commercial floats. are available and music will be provided. For more information, call executive CADET CHAPEL Make a Difference Day. For informa- Interested musicians should call Capt. tion, call Maggie Brubaker at 955-0741 director Diana Ceciliani at 282-3862 or Catholic Masses: Randy Carlson at 333-3596 or e-mail or Jeannie Lopez at 333-3444. visit the parade Web site at: www. Sunday [email protected]. Registration deadline is Oct. 20. csvetsparade.org. Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. (or by appointment) Mass - 10 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. - 6:30 p.m. e Holy Day Mass - 6 p.m. Lin on Protestant Services: cti s! The Action Line is a direct link to USAFA's senior leadership. It A ue should be used when other avenues have failed. Concerns should be Sunday the iss Traditional - 9 a.m. all lve addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and Contemporary - 10:30 a.m. C so elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not been attained by Gospel - 12 p.m. re 00 to 39 addressing the chain of command, call the Action Line at 333-3900 3- or fax 333-4094 or mail to: Jewish Services 33 Fridays - 7 - 8 p.m. Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE COMMUNITY CENTER 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 CHAPEL USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 Catholic Masses: Saturday Items may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Mass - 5 p.m. Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. Monday-Friday Catholic Mass - 11:30 a.m. Protestant Services: Missed last week’s issue of the VOL. 46 NO.29 JULY 21, 2006 State Games VOL. 46 NO.30 JULY 28, 2006 needs volunteers VOL. 46 NO.33 AUGUST 18, 2006 By Wayne Amann Force Shaping Saturday Academy Spirit Editor Boyd receives The success of a sporting event details released depends, in large part, on the hard work honor of folks behind the scenes. Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle The Sports Corp needs volunteers Air Force Print News posthumously for several sports at the Rocky Mountain State Games Aug. 4-6 in Colorado WASHINGTON — Air Force Springs and Denver. officials recently announced new By Academy Public Affairs Contemporary - 7 p.m. Organized and managed by the force-shaping initiatives to be used Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, to meet the required 2007 fiscal year Academy officials presented the the 2006 RMSG offers competition in end strength numbers. 2004 Thomas D. White National 29 sports for all ages and abilities. The new initiatives are designed Defense Award posthumously to Col. The Academy will be the primary to bring the Officer numbers down John R. Boyd at an awards ceremony venue with the U.S. Olympic Training as the enlisted end-strength numbers Wednesday during the cadet wing’s Center and Fort Carson among other are on target for 2007. Officials said noon meal formation at Mitchell Hall. Colorado Springs sites. more than 8,000 officers must sepa- Accepting the award on behalf of Volunteers are needed for these rate either through normal attrition, Colonel Boyd were his children, John Sunday sports and venues: retirement or force shaping meas- and Mary Ellen Boyd. Academy • Track and Field (Academy) Aug. 5 ures to achieve the required balance Superintendent Lt. Gen. John F. Regni and 6 in force. presented the award to the Colonel • Flag Football (Academy) Aug. 6 “It’s important to keep in mind Boyd’s family. • Basketball (Rampart High School, what force shaping is all about; the A legendary fighter pilot, Colonel Pine Creek High School, Hillside present and future state of the Air Boyd was known as “Forty-Second Community Center), Aug. 4-6 Force,” Lt. Gen. Roger A. Brady, Boyd” because of his offer to pay $20 • Volleyball (Colorado College) Aug. Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower to any opponent who could evade him 5 Photo andby Denni Personnel,s Rogers said. “We have to for more than 40 seconds in air-to-air • Beach volleyball (Sharky’s Bar & Pull!!! balance our (force) for now and the Photo by Danny Meyer maneuvers; none ever did. Traditional - 8 a.m. coming years to have the kind of In 1962, after receiving a B.S. in Grill/The Sandpits) Aug. 6 Cadet Basic Trainee Juliana Jacobellis shouts encouragement as CBT Angelica Figueroa anchors the rope dur- Face time with the cadre • Field hockey (Colorado College) ing the Field Day omen’s tug of war at the Academy on Saturday. The Barbarians Flight females won.force The we eventneed to win the long war Industrial Engineering from Georgia A cadet basic and an upper classman Basic Cadet Training Cadre member get acquainted. Most of the training Aug. 4-6 fostered teamwork for the cadet basic trainees. See story, Pages 18-19. we are in now and be prepared for Tech University, he moved to Eglin Air now underway in Jacks Valley is being conducted by senior cadet instructors. The training concludes Aug. 5 whatever comes next.” Force Base, Fla., as an engineer where Photo by John Van Winkle • Triathlon (Prospect Lake/Memorial with a 3.2 mile march back to the cadet area. See story Pages 14-15. Park) Aug. 5 The Air Force will look for he developed his concept of Energy Straight shooter • Power lifting (Fort Carson) Aug. 6 volunteers but will also initiate invol- Maneuverability (E-M). Staff Sgt. Daniel Arens, Academy firefighter, pulls a charged water hose while attempting to knock over a vol- • Ticket sales: Basketball at Rampart untary shaping programs to achieve In 1965, he was awarded the Air leyball-size target during a Combat Firefighter Challenge qualifying meet in Westminster, Colo., last weekend. HS, Pine Creek HS and Hillside CC Training future cadets is ‘exciting, noble’a balanced force. The force-shaping Force Systems Command Scientific Hantavirus prevention efforts emphasized Achievement Award for work on The five-member team has qualified for six consecutive years and will travel to Atlanta in October for the nation- Aug.4-6 By Butch Wehry 1982. “There are now four tracts within program maximizes the Air Force’s al competition. For more on the firefighters who make up the Academy team, see page 5. Energy Maneuverability. Colonel Gospel - 11 a.m. • Martial arts (Doubletree Hotel) Academy Spirit staff voluntary separation authority and By Ann Patton the mathematics curriculum determined Infected rodents excrete the virus in The HPS is a very rare, but extremely Boyd transformed the way military Aug.6 by placement testing and student also allows implementation for invol- Academy Spirit staff urine, droppings and saliva. These excre- serious illness. Its fatality rate is high. aircraft, in particular the F-15 and F- • Athlete bag stuffers: Today, Monday Col. Larry Jones looked back in performance during the academic year.” untary shaping programs as needed. tions contaminate dirt and dust that More than 38 percent of reported victims 16, deemed by many to be the most and July 28, at the Garden Pavilion, retrospect on the Academy Preparatory He spoke of refining the preflight The Air Force starts the 2007 The death of a military retiree on becomes airborne. Humans are infected in Colorado died. Early symptoms of HPS successful fighter aircraft ever built, Top 3 rewarded for service before self Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave. School he took command of in May. course, which was introduced last year. force-shaping program with three vacation July 19 at the Academy’s by breathing in airborne particles of the include fever, headache, muscle pain, were designed through application of State Games volunteers receive a Of the 256 cadet candidates, 62 are “This course is designed to teach tools to lower the number of active Peregrine Pines FamCamp, was confirmed virus in contaminated dirt. severe abdominal, joint and lower back By Ann Patton serving with Top 3.” his innovative E-M theory. State Games tee-shirt and meals at the prior enlisted people, another 62 are students how to take personal responsi- duty officers. These three initiatives July 21 as the first fatality related to the Known carriers of HPS in North pain, nausea and vomiting. A cough and Academy Spirit Staff The approximately 120 members have Following an often turbulent mili- venue where they handle their assign- females. bility for their academic performance,” are Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP), Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in El America are the deer mouse, the white- shortness of breath usually follows in one a long list of accomplishments. The group tary career, Colonel Boyd served as ments, plus a free ticket to the Opening He could reaffirm his school’s he said. “It includes self-management Selective Early Retirement Board Paso County. footed mouse, the rice rat and the cotton to five days after the early symptoms. For 23 years the Academy Top 3 has instituted the Order of the Sword ceremony an unpaid Pentagon consultant where Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. Ceremonies on Aug. 4, at the Colorado commitment to continually update techniques and specific blocks of instruc- (SERB) and a fiscal 2007 Force There have been 48 cases of HPS in rat. Every rodent within these species, Fluid build-up in the lungs can progress donated countless hours and talents toward to honor a selected Academy commander he worked on a new and radical theory Springs World Arena. programs to provide the best pre- tion on how to study for math, science, Shaping Board (FSB). Under U.S. Colorado between 1993 and 2005, and however, is not necessarily a carrier. to respiratory failure. making life better on and off base. as a leader among leaders, an Airman of conflict that, at the time, was mostly To sign up, call Jessica Klem at the Academy preparation possible. and English.” Code Title 10, the Secretary of the more than 400 cases have been confirmed The Colorado Department of Public The Colorado Department of Public In recognition of the service organi- among Airman. ignored, but now is acclaimed as the Sports Corp, 634-7333, ext.1009, e- “The academic curriculum of the The preflight course is comple- Air Force has authority to use these in the United States. The virus got its Health and Environment reports increased Health and Environment estimates that zation’s contributions, the Top 3 has been The base picnic, now in its third year, most influential thinking about conflict mail her at: [email protected] Prep School is tailored to meet the needs mented by an academic advising force-shaping tools. name from the Hantaan River in Korea populations of some rodent hosts of from the time of infection to time symp- awarded the Academy’s 2006 is steered by the Top 3 and is the only since Sun-Tzu. His “OODA Loop” or go on-line at www.thesportscorp.org of the students,” said the command pilot program, which provides individualized The VSP incentive will be where the disease was first located. Hantaviruses in some areas of the toms begins ranges from one to six weeks Distinguished Service Award to be annual event bringing all Academy theory described the process by which and click on “Rocky Mountain State who graduated from the Academy with instruction and follow up. offered to line of the Air Force offi- Col. Christian Benjamin, commander state,because of increased vegetation as with an average of two to three weeks. presented during Parents’Weekend Sept. personnel together to enjoy rare down cers (includingCourtesy Photo judge advocates), an individual or organization reacts to Games/volunteer.” a degree in engineering mechanics in See PREP SCHOOL, Page 3 Col. Larry Jones of the 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, a result of wetter than usual weather. Deer Rolling up the welcome mat to unin- 1. time. an event. In a briefing entitled and chaplains with more than six said he believes the military retiree mice and other HPS carriers are generally vited rodents is the best solution for “To be recognized for this award is a “It’s very exciting to take over the “Patterns of Conflict,” delivered and no more than exactly 12 years contracted the virus after cleaning a not found in urban or suburban settings preventing HPS. Seal up gaps or holes huge honor,” outgoing president Senior picnic. It’s the result of a lot of team work I through the years to hundreds of mili- of service to encourage their sepa- confined space underneath his recre- but in rural or semi-rural Colorado loca- around kitchen cabinets, closets, doors, Master Sgt. Judy Bailly, 10th Mission with everyone pitching in,” Sergeant Bailly N News Feature Sports tary and civilian officials, he broke Wednesday See FORCE SHAPING, Page 3 ational vehicle or trailer. tions. See HANTAVIRUS, Page 4 Support Squadron, said. “I’m particu- said. S Learn space, Global engagement Air Force See BOYD, Page 4 larly honored to be given the privilege of See TOP 3, Page 4 You can find it online I I do space hits home gets air time News Feature Sports I N D Page 20 New program Strike up DF Instructor N News Feature Sports Page 6 Page 22 S E S Rare feat Deployed to a 5-peat! I takes off the band new record holder I D Page 16 for prof different beat Page 6 Page 12 D Liturgical - 6 p.m. E Page 3 Page16-17 Page 19 E For more information, call 333-3300. at csmng.com Academy Spirit 32 October 13, 2006 * The affordability and convenience of a townhome in your own single-family detached home. • Extraordinary value, priced from the upper $100s • Maintenance-free grounds and limited snow removal included • Move-in ready with full-yard landscaping, free appliances and window coverings** It’s a homebuyer’s market, and now is the time to take advantage of it! Don’t miss your opportunity to receive unprecedented value in your brand new home. 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