Superintendent Retires After 40 Years of Service ‘Thanks, USAFA’ by Lt

Vol. 49 No. 22 June 5, 2009 ‘Our‘Our Time’Time’

Photo by Dennis Rogers, Illustration by Denise Navoy Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Ashleigh Peck celebrates following graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Falcon Stadium May 27. Lieutenant Peck was among 1,046 members of the Class of 2009. See more about graduation on Pages 12-13. Superintendent retires after 40 years of service ‘Thanks, USAFA’ By Lt. Gen. John Regni Second, I’m especially proud of all U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent you’ve done to not only make the Academy what it is today, but set the foundation for As Debby and I celebrate the final years to come. From acquiring the funding days of our career, I wanted to take this to maintain our facilities to earning another opportunity to offer some final thoughts 10-year accreditation to fielding compet- to the men and women of the United States itive Division I athletic teams … the list goes

Air Force Academy as the 17th superin- on and I’m proud to be part of the team. File photo tendent. Finally, you never took your eye off the U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. John Regni visits with First, I want to say thank you for ball. You kept our cadets and their well- cadets on the Terrazzo. The general has served as the Academy's leader making this the ideal way to close out this being at the forefront of your work. We are since October 2005. journey. I can’t think of a more appro- producing better officers than ever before Vietnam, we shifted our focus to the Cold far away from the Pentagon! priate place to end my career than right here due to your efforts and dedication. You epit- War. Then came Desert Storm and many But I have to admit, serving as super- at USAFA, where it started some 40 years omize our core values of Integrity, Service other contingency operations around the intendent has been the most rewarding ago … with four years as a cadet and 36 and Excellence. globe. Finally, 9/11 set the tone for the assignment of my career. And it’s because years of commissioned service. Your hard My career began back in the summer final years of my career. I was fortunate of the passionate people all across our work and dedication to our Academy has of 1969 when I entered Basic Cadet to have served the final 13 years of my various mission elements. Our faculty and made it a premier military academy that Training along with my classmates from career as a general officer … with the staff, as well as our teammates in the 10th provides our nation officers of character the Class of ’73. We graduated at a time honor and responsibility of serving the Air Base Wing, prep school and the 306th with an education that is unmatched. when the country was at war. After last nine as a commander in commands See REGNI, Page 3 Chief Davis K-9 Coaches Tour retires Some of the country’s top Falcon football coach Troy Calhoun joined others on “One of the finest leaders noses competed in the the 2009 College I’ve had the pleasure to U.S. Police Canine Coaches Tour. serve with,” said Brig. Association’s annual Page 16 Gen. Charles Shugg. national field trials Isolated T-Storms Isolated Storms Isolated T-Storms Page 15 74 45 71 44 70 44 Page 3 2 June 5, 2009 Academy safety director speaks out To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public By Lt. Col. Bryan Cessna Automobile and motorcycle acci- both on and off-duty. about the Air Force Academy Academy Director of Safety dents continue to plague our Airmen Alcohol and fatigue also remain as Lt. Gen. John Regni — as the number-one area for fatal emphasis areas during the Academy Superintendent May 27 we graduated 1046 officers mishaps. spring/summer months. Either of these Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — Director of Public Affairs of character and members of the Class So far this fiscal year, 29 of the 37 two factors coupled with operating a Tech. Sgt. Cortchie Welch — of 2009. Air Force fatalities were either automo- motor vehicle can be disastrous. Chief of Internal Information Graduation officially marks the bile or motorcycle accidents. More Airmen: You are our critical link to Ken Carter — Editor end of spring and the beginning of the than 78 percent of our fatalities this watching out for each other after we [email protected] Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt — Assignment Editor summer season at USAFA. year, both on and off duty, were traffic leave the workplace. Take care of one eric,[email protected] Although this past winter was mild related. another, anticipate and step in before Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer by traditional Colorado standards, I We all have our part to play in your Wingman needs help. The greatest [email protected] Ann Patton — Staff Writer know many members of Team USAFA keeping our USAFA family of cadets, hero of the day is the one who steps in [email protected] look forward to the annual summer civilians and active-duty personnel safe to stop reckless or irresponsible Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer vacation. I know my family and I are during this critical season. actions, thereby often saving a life. The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado heading to the beach for some quality Commanders: Stay engaged with My staff stands ready to speak to Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no time together this summer. With the your personnel and continue to your organizations about safety. way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This warmer weather and opportunities for emphasize the message of safety and Additionally, we can assist in arranging civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized travel come the increased risk this time risk management daily. Before guest speakers from outside agencies publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the of year brings. The Air Force 2009 embarking on a trip of any length to help disseminate the message in official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, 101 Critical Days of Summer analyze and mitigate the risks associ- often unique ways. the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. campaign focuses on four major areas: ated and plan the trip. We must main- Don’t hesitate to call me at 333- The appearance of advertising in this publication, traffic safety, alcohol awareness, tain the personal risk management 3143 or my staff at 333-3205. including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the fatigue, and drowning prevention. mindset with our personnel as they Thanks for your continued support Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs Each week we will focus on a leave the gates of USAFA. in making USAFA a great, safe place to Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication specific aspect within one of these four Supervisors: You are in the best live and work. Enjoy your summer and shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage areas. position to influence safe behavior as always – be safe! without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the right to reject any advertisements. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided CSAF warns computer security required by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles By Gen. Norton Schwartz maintenance will follow standards orders across the Air Force. Submissions Air Force Chief of Staff governed by a tight system of regula- As Airmen, civilians and contrac- to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press tions and technical orders. Compliance tors, you must understand your style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless other- wise indicated. In executing our Air Force mission with time critical software updates will responsibility in this cultural change. Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet of fly, fight and win, our Airmen, civil- gain new emphasis and commanders Each time you use a networked device, Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- ians and contractors, knowingly or will be held accountable. Command you are on patrol for our Nation. You 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Deadline for free classified ads on a space-avail- unknowingly, engage daily on the and control relationships will be must be alert for and report suspicious able basis is noon every Tuesday for that week’s pub- cyber battlefield. Computers and revised to correctly align authorities emails, websites and suspicious attach- lication date. Paid classified advertising is accepted by the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for dis- personal electronic devices connected and responsibilities. Major commands ments. Mission needs may require you play advertising is 634-5905. to our networks can simultaneously be and subordinate commanders will no to “sneaker-net” information, but you Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week prior to the desired publication date. Refer questions powerful tools and critical vulnerabili- longer “own” networks, but will be must follow safe and approved proce- to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. ties. At times, our networks have been responsible for their portion of the dures for moving critical data. You The Academy Spirit also accepts story submissions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.newspaper@ compromised by multiple means: larger Air Force Global Information must not upload data from personal usafa.af.mil. Malware hidden in emails, virus- Grid. Air Force Space Command will devices for any reason. While training corrupted thumb drives, and media champion our cyber force development programs communicate information moved incorrectly between networks. and operations. on network security, we depend on you Action Line is a direct link to We can prevent these events with due I have signed a directive memo to execute responsibly. When irrespon- USAFA's senior leadership. It should consideration and proper procedures, making an unequivocal statement about sible acts occur, I expect commanders be used when other avenues have but in the past, we’ve regarded network the importance of compliance with to enforce our standards. failed. Concerns should be addressed protection and security as the “comm network related technical orders. This This change is not easy, but at the lowest possible level in the chain guy’s job,” and as a user inconvenience. guidance will improve safety and effi- compliance enables us to defend our of command and elevated as necessary. This must no longer be the case. ciency on the AF-GIG and provide networks - paramount in the face of If satisfactory results have not been Today, we forge a long overdue Air commanders a clear enforcement/ disci- increasing threats. Networks are a attained by addressing the chain of Force cultural change. Cyber opera- plinary mechanism. MTOs, NTOs, and shared resource and a risk assumed by command. tions reinforce and enable everything CCOs issued by the Air Force Network one is a risk exposed to all. Our Air Mail to: Directorate of Public Affairs we do - from administrative functions Operations commander now have the Force must move to a system of tight ACTION LINE to combat operations - and we must same authority as aircraft maintenance network control, personal responsi- 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 treat our computers and networks technical orders and lawful general bility, and accountability as we execute USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 similarly to our aircraft, satellites and orders. I expect this change will increase our global mission on behalf of our Items may also be e-mailed to missiles. To this end, operations and compliance with network technical Nation. [email protected]. Seen a good movie lately?

“Night at the Museum II at “I haven’t been to a movie for a “Up is a really good Disney movie “The latest Star Trek movie—it IMAX. It’s a very good family long, long time. But among my with a great message for kids … has a lot of action and really film. Had to have seen the first favorites is Tombstone a modern- to never give up on their good tie-backs to the original TV one to get all the jokes, but it day western starring Kurt dreams.” series.” was very well Russell and Sam done.” Elliott.” Amanda Gasco Stephanie Moore Tech. Sgt. School-age program School-age program James Heller assistant Ron Jackson assistant 10th Medical Academy Youth Aerospace Academy Youth Group Center Corporation Center June 5, 2009 3 USAFA command chief returns to roots

By Staff Sgt. Don Branum sensing opportunity, he chose to stay in. Joint Unmanned Aerial System Center of and learn the way toward becoming a U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs “I wanted to be the best supply tech Excellence at Creech AFB, Nev. “He was driving force in your unit. Also, remember they had,” he said. “As I matured through especially focused on the young NCO that who you are is more important than Author John Ed the Air Force, it gave me the opportunity corps. He spent a considerable amount of where you came from. Pearce once wrote, to show what I could do. I was fortunate time and effort mentoring and teaching “People don’t follow the degree. “Home is a place you to have senior NCOs and commanders leadership points to all the rotational They’re not interested in where you grad- grow up wanting to who gave me the ball and let me run.” NCOs, and he made sure everyone under- uated,” he continued. “People respect leave, and grow old And run he did. stood our mission and how they fit into Airmen who are honest, who hold their wanting to get back Shortly after his 10th year in the Air the big picture.” subordinates accountable and who lead by to.” While the Air Force, he was promoted to master sergeant, Culminating Chief Davis’ 29-year example. Graduating from the Air Force Force Academy’s top and he pinned on chief’s stripes in July 1999 experience is his two-year tenure as the Academy gets you in the door, but then you enlisted Airman is by while assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Academy’s command chief, which has have to earn the respect of the folks you’re Davis no means old, home Germany. allowed him to interact with not only a leading.” is where he plans to return after he retires “Germany was the most fun assign- large enlisted cadre but also with the next The chief said he has no doubt future in a ceremony today. ment I’ve had in my career, especially generation of Air Force officers. officers, 1,046 of whom became second Chief Master Sgt. Arvin Davis, a native Spangdahlem,” Chief Davis said. “I went “What a critical mission we have,” he lieutenants here May 27, are capable. of Sumter, S.C., joined the Air Force in June to experience the culture, and living at said. “We’re building future Air Force “They get it,” he said. “They’re very 1980 in search of something more than his Spangdahlem gives you the opportunity leaders right here. We get so busy some- bright. I’m always confident, because I small military town near Shaw Air Force to hit Belgium, London, Amsterdam ... times that we don’t get to sit back and know that the cadets here are future Base could offer. He was 17 and just out it’s central to just about everything.” think about what that means. There’s not squadron, group and wing commanders of high school. One of his most meaningful assign- one single mission element or person who … many will be general officers, maybe a “The main reason for me was to get ments was his deployment to the 379th Air makes this happen — we all come together chief of staff. This is only a foundation, out of town,” Chief Davis said. “I couldn’t Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia as to make that happen, and it’s just amazing as they have to reflect and fully understand see the textile factory as something that was command chief for more than 8,000 U.S. to watch. that they’ll get opportunities to build on going to be for me and the lure of the F- and foreign military personnel. “We have a great first sergeant corps their leadership once they’re in the oper- 4s flying around Sumter sounded exciting “You train all these years, with exer- with an uncommon chemistry, an excel- ational Air Force. But they get it.” to me.” cises and all the preparation, and when you lent eye for leadership, and a strong senior What will the future hold for Chief The Air Force first assigned him to the deploy, you get to see how the puzzle NCO corps here that’s really making the Davis? 2nd Combat Communications Group at pieces fit together ; our services Airmen, mission happen,” the chief continued. “We In the near term, he said he plans to Patrick AFB, Fla., but he nearly ended up the firefighters, the medics, operators and have such a diverse organizational struc- go back to the East Coast, where his Air much closer to home. maintainers come together from all walks ture at USAFA, but in the end, year after Force adventure began. “My original orders were for Myrtle of life and just make it happen,” he said. year, that diverse structure culminates in “My wife, Faye, and I are going to Beach,” about an hour’s drive east of Sumter, “You expect it, and it’s no surprise, but it’s a very visible ‘mission accomplished’ when decompress for three months,” he said. Chief Davis said. “I was like, ‘You’ve got still great to see it in real time.” we graduate 1,000 cadets. I appreciate the “After that, we’re going back home and to be kidding me.’ But those orders were Brig. Gen. Charles Shugg, commander opportunity that (Superintendent) Lt. Gen. see how that works out. I always swore I’d canceled two days later, and I ended up of the 379th said during Chief Davis’ John Regni gave me two years ago to join never head back home, or even that way; getting orders to Cocoa Beach instead.” deployment, the chief is … “a grand the team, because it really puts an excla- but after you complete your Air Force A supply Airman by trade, Chief American warrior and patriot.” mation point on one’s career.” career, family’s all you’ve got,” he said. Davis’ early-career goal was simply to aim “He was one of the finest leaders I’ve To cadets, he offers this post-gradu- “Whatever life throws at us, we’re looking for excellence. He intended to serve a four- had the pleasure to serve with,” said ation advice: grab a senior NCO, listen to forward to being around family and letting year enlistment before moving on, but General Shugg, now commander of the his or her experience, learn the mission, our roots grow in one place for a while.” Regni From Page 1 ical point in history. Airmen have made over the years. It’s not just the Airmen Flying Training Group are all professionals with the Vice President Biden told the class of 2009 last week, who are sacrificing, it’s also the families of our Airmen highest standards, all keenly focused on those who are “This is your moment to bend history to the service of who support their loved ones while they are deployed the reason we exist—cadets. It is because of everyone’s a better day.” Each and every one of you is vital to around the world or working long hours at home station. dedication and mission focus that “there’s a whole lot of preparing our cadets to meet this challenge. It humbles me to see our entire Air Force family support good going on at the Academy.” But I don’t want to dwell on the enormity of our each other while accomplishing the mission. Knowing we are sending our young officers into service. I want to celebrate! I want to celebrate the friend- It has truly been an honor to serve alongside each harm’s way requires we do so with the best possible ships I’ve made over the years, dating back to my first and every one of you in the world’s most powerful air, training. That’s why the work you are doing here is duty station as a personnel officer at the Ogden Air space, and cyberspace force. Debby and I look forward so vitally important. We must continue to produce Logistics Center. I want to celebrate the amazing work to watching you from afar as we settle into the next officer’s who have the courage and values necessary I’ve witnessed by our Airmen at every stop of my career. phase of our life. We wish you all blue skies and strong to lead our Air Force and our nation’s military at a crit- And I want to celebrate the sacrifices so many of our tailwinds! Different reasons for coming...... same reasons for staying!

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These labs were early graduate died May 21 when fully at home, surrounded by his family, May 15, 2009, showcases for cadet research – many scientific papers his jet trainer crashed north at the age of 82. were published with faculty and cadet co-authors. of Edwards Air Force Base. Born March 8, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, Colonel Through Colonel Mione’s personal generosity, an endow- Capt. Mark Graziano, Mione wanted to fly from an early ment was established in 2001 for an 30, died when the T-38A he age. He graduated from the U.S. annual award to the Outstanding was piloting crashed approx- Military Academy at West Point Cadet in Physics Research, further imately nine miles north of Mark Graziano in 1949 with a commission in the solidifying his legacy as a great Edwards AFB, near U.S. Air Force, and earned his pilot’s advocate for the critical role of California City. Captain Graziano was assigned to the wings in August 1950. research in educating and devel- U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards, where he At the time, the Air Force was oping Air Force officers. was undergoing training to become a test pilot. investigating nuclear-powered After retiring from the Air His crew member, Maj. Lee Jones, was injured aircraft and sponsored Colonel Force in 1974, Colonel Mione upon ejecting from the aircraft. He was transported to Mione to pursue graduate work at worked for the General Electric Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, where he is listed North Carolina State University, Company. From 1974 to 1978, he in stable condition.Major Jones, a senior navigator, is where he earned a master’s of was with GE’s Power Systems Sector also assigned to the USAF Test Pilot School, undergoing science in nuclear engineering in in Washington D.C., where he test navigator training. 1953. After several important studied advanced generation tech- “We are shocked and saddened by this sudden assignments with Air Research and nologies using coal to replace loss and our hearts and prayers go out to Mark’s family Development Command, Colonel imported oil in electric utility indus- and loved ones,” said Col. Terry Luallen, commandant Mione attended Air Command tries. In 1978, he moved to St. of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. “We are doing and Staff College, where he was Col. Anthony J. Mione (retired) Petersburg, Fla., where he managed all we can to support Mark’s family during this trying selected as a distinguished graduate GE’s Neutron Devices Department, time.” in 1961. He then returned to North Carolina State until his second retirement in 1985. At approximately 1:15 p.m. Edwards AFB was University, where he earned his Ph.D. in nuclear engi- Colonel Mione is survived by his wife, Peggy; three notified that a TPS aircraft had gone down near neering in 1964. daughters, Jennifer Grace Mione-Bonner, Jean Mione- California City. Emergency responders from the base Colonel Mione was first assigned as an instructor Bottone, and Ann Mione-Purser; one son, John Kelly and Kern County arrived at the scene where they found to the Air Force Academy Department of Physics in 1963. Mione; seven adoring grandchildren; and many close Jones near the crash site, and transported him to Kern In 1966, he was selected as head and first permanent friends. Medical Center. Captain Graziano was pronounced professor of the physics department. During his 11 “Colonel Mione was a remarkable leader,” said Brig. dead at the scene. years at the Academy, Colonel Mione led a dramatic Gen. James Head, former permanent professor, head of A board of officers is investigating the accident. Base expansion of the physics curriculum; in 1963 there was the physics department, and vice dean of the faculty. “He officials stressed that the accident site may have no physics major and only a handful of elective physics established significant improvements to programs and contained hazardous materials released from the crash, courses were taught. Under Colonel Mione’s leader- facilities of the Department of Physics. His vision helped and asked that individuals refrain from entering the area ship, the physics major was first offered to the class of propel the Academy into the first-rate institution it has until the investigation has been completed, and debris 1966 and the number of elective courses grew to 18. Since become.” removed from the scene.

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By Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt scale of the project,” Sergeant Martinez U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs said. “But the more I thought about it the more I liked the idea of leaving something The role of the combat medic traces behind for future generations of combat back to the American Revolution. Since medics.” then, combat medics’ courageous actions After he agreed to take on the chal- have saved countless lives. In the face of lenge of creating what was soon to be danger, with an utter disregard for their the center of attention in the clinic’s lobby, own well being, combat medics treat and Sergeant Martinez discovered that the stabilize the wounded until they can be road to completion would not be free of medically evacuated. obstacles. Staff Sgt. Jason Martinez captured “It was tough on my family,” he said. the essence of the combat medic in a “I had just returned from a deployment wall size mural, measuring 6 by 12 feet, and immediately began working with for all to see. Onlookers rose in applause Colonel Burke on the concept. I had to as officials with the 10th Medical Group dedicate a lot of evenings and weekends revealed the fruit of his labors for the to the project.” first time at an unveiling ceremony in the “The conception phase was tough,” 10th MDG clinic May 28. he said. Of the more than 100 hours it

Sergeant Martinez, a medical labo- Photo by J. Rachel Spencer took to complete the project, Sergeant ratory technician with the 10th MDG, Staff Sgt. Jason Martinez poses next to his completed mural after the unveil- Martinez spent close to 40 hours spent much of the last few months ing ceremony at the 10th Medical Group clinic May 28. Sergeant Martinez researching and preparing to capture the creating a realistic rendering of a combat spent more than 100 hours working on the 6 by 12 foot painting titled after essence of a combat medic. “The actual the closing line in Lind Lucas Walling’s poem The Combat Medic. medic attending to a fallen comrade as painting was the easiest part.” the sun sets behind distant mountains. contains words that can be heard on is to train and be ready to deploy and Sergeant Martinez explained what He accented the side of the painting with battlefields around the world: “You’re provide medical care to our nation’s the mural means to him. the Airman’s Creed, ensuring that not alone. I’ve found you. We’re here Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen “To me it represents the role the 10th onlookers understand the sacrifices and together, you and I.” in any part of the world,” said Col. Alan MDG plays both at home and deployed,” dedication that it takes to be an American It is easy to imagine those words are Berg, 10th MDG commander. he said. “I wanted it to represent the folks Airman. being uttered to a fallen warrior in the Sergeant Martinez was deployed to behind the scenes working the off shift, Sergeant Martinez’s work has been very moment Sergeant Martinez froze Honduras when Lt. Col. Michael Burke, weekends and night shift.” titled Two Soldiers Finding Healing in the in time. 10th Medical Support Squadron He said he also hopes future Chaos, with inspiration coming from the “The mural captures the highest commander, asked him to create the onlookers will see the same thing. “I’d love final line of Linda Lucas Walling’s poem calling of a medic and the highest priority centerpiece for the 10th MDG lobby. to bring my grandchildren here one day The Combat Medic. Walling’s poem also of any member of the 10th MDG, which “I was hesitant at first, due to the and show them.”

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His accomplishments were recog- apprentice. reads in part, “WHEREAS, these citizen nized at the Annual Armed Forces After graduating as an honor student, Soldiers, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Lt. Gen. (Sel) Michael C. Gould Luncheon May 15 when he was named he received an assignment to the 10th Airmen, and Marines are inexorably assumes command as the new super- 2009 Outstanding Enlisted Military Civil Engineer Squadron. In October woven into the fabric of our national intendent of the U.S. Air Force Representative (Category One—E-1 2008, Airman Moran was promoted heritage, and to our city and country and Academy, in a ceremony here, though E-4) by the Colorado Springs below-the-zone to senior airman. His its way of life …” Tuesday. Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs military awards include: the National Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, com- He comes to the Academy from Council. Defense Service Medal, the Global War manding general Division West, First Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where he is Senior Airman Tyler Moran, a fire- on Terrorism Service Medal, the U.S. Air Army and Fort Carson was the keynote director of operations and plans, U.S. fighter from the 10th Civil Engineer Force Basic Military Training Honor speaker. Transportation Command. In that Squadron, has been assigned to the Graduate Ribbon and the Air Force The enormity of military presence role, he was responsible for directing Academy as a fire protection apprentice Training Ribbon. He is married to the in El Paso County was outlined in the the deployment of forces and the distri- since February 2008. In a relatively short former Ashley Shannon of Temecula, event program stating: “The Pikes Peak bution of supplies and equipment for time, he has made major impact. Calif. Region encompasses a diverse and vibrant humanitarian, peace time and war First a little personal background. Just a hand full of bullets from the military presence unique to only a very time operations for the Department of Born at Lemoor Naval Air Station, Airman’s nomination package concisely few locations in the United States. The Defense including joint training, exer- Lemoor, Calif., Oct. 24, 1983, in 1996, he present the caliber of this future NCO: region is not only home to the five mili- cise and war planning. In addition, he moved to Temecula, Calif., where he ■ Captain of Embry Riddle Aero- tary installations, but also home to oper- was responsible for force protection for attended Temecula Valley High School nautical University wrestling team; earned ations of the North American Aerospace USTRANSCOM and its components, and graduated with the class of 2001. three All American awards Defense Command, U.S. Northern and has operational control of the Next, he attended Embry Riddle ■ Honor Graduate from firefighting Command, Air Force Space Command, Defense Courier Stations located glob- Aeronautical University and in 2006, grad- tech school; graduated with a 97 percent U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense ally and the Joint Operational Support uated with honors with a bachelor’s degree average—#1 of 14 in class Command/Army Strategic Command, Airlift Center. He also provided asso- in global security and intelligence. ■ Responded to 236 emergency events Missile Defense Integrated Operations ciated policy guidance. In December that year, he enlisted including 97 medical emergencies; training Center, Space Innovation and Develop- General Gould is a 1976 in the Air Force and arrived at Lackland saved lives daily ment Center Joint Functional Component Academy graduate. AFB, Texas, for Basic Military Training. ■ First team to locate lost and injured Command/Integrated Missile Defense, His career has encompassed a After completing BMT as an honor grad- hiker; administered immediate medical and the National Security Space Institute.” wide range of command, operations, uate, he attended and completed the Para care—saved life The Academy community salutes and staff positions, and has served at Rescue Indoctrination Course in May The Armed Forces Luncheon was Airman Moran for his accomplishment wing, numbered Air Force, Air Staff 2007 also at Lackland. held at the Colorado Springs Broadmoor and wishes him all the best and joint unified command levels.

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By Derek Kaufman is a proof of concept tech- 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs nology demonstrator for composite manufacturing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio processes in a full-scale, (AFNS) — Members of the Air Force Research certified aircraft. In an Laboratory and Lockheed Martin’s famed ‘Skunk Works’ effort to demonstrate and launched a new era of aircraft manufacturing tech- test the technologies while nology and performance with the successful initial keeping costs down and on demonstration flight of the Advanced Composite Cargo schedule, the small team of Aircraft Tuesday at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif. Air Force and Lockheed The ACCA is a modified Dornier 328J aircraft Martin engineers elected with the fuselage aft of the crew station and the vertical to modify the high-wing tail removed and replaced with completely new struc- Dornier jet, mating its tural designs made of advanced composite materials existing engines, wing, fabricated using out-of-autoclave curing. landing gear and avionics The ACCA fuselage is wider and stronger to accom- systems to the new modate military standard 463L pallets and features a composite structure. The cargo door and cargo ramp. The vertical tail features modified fuselage has The Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft made its first test flight Tuesday integrally stiffened skin. Despite its larger size, the enlarged rear cargo doors from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif. The ACCA is proof of concept technology demonstrator for advanced composite manufacturing process- materials and processes used for the fuselage reduced and can accommodate two es in a full-scale, certified aircraft. the number of parts by an order of magnitude relative standard size military to the original metallic design (approximately 300 pallets. autoclave curing of large, unitized and co-bonded versus 3,000) and drastically reduced the number of The new composite structure is manufactured structures minimizes part count. mechanical fasteners (about 4,000 vs. 30,000), program without complex tooling and the bonding process The “ripple effect” of this approach contributes to officials said. yields a 90 percent reduction of structural compo- costs reduction across every aspect of airframe produc- The flight marks the final and most significant nents and fasteners, said Frank Mauro, the vice pres- tion, Mr. Shenk explained. Tooling, raw materials, milestone of Phase II of the Air Force Research ident of Advanced System Development for Lockheed fabrication man-hours, quality control and floor space Laboratory ACCA program, said Barth Shenk, an Martin. utilization efficiencies are realized. Together, they ACCA program manager from AFRL’s Air Vehicles “Historically aircraft cost has been generally deter- combine to greatly reduce cost, design and manufac- Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. mined by the size and weight of the vehicle. With turing complexity. “This has the potential to change aircraft manu- ACCA we are proving that while size does matter, it “ACCA is the capstone test of integrating these facturing as we presently know it, for the better,” Mr. isn’t the be-all, end-all determination of aircraft cost,” composite affordability initiative principles all the way Shenk said. “Today’s successful flight is the culmina- Mr. Mauro said. from conceptual design through certification and tion of years of teamwork between government and Lacking traditional fasteners like rivets, the flight,” Mr. Shenk said. industry labs involving hundreds of dedicated composite structure is inherently aerodynamic. Mr. “NASA Dryden Flight Research Center and researchers across the country to fundamentally change Shenk said he believes composite structures will address AVCRAFT have been linchpin partners in our program’s the way we make airframes.” many of the corrosion and aging issues associated with success” Mr. Shenk added. “NASA’s expertise in exper- Lockheed Martin officials said the ACCA took-off all-metal aircraft, reducing airframe lifetime mainte- imental flight test programs helped us streamline our to the east from Air Force Plant 42 at 6:55 a.m. Pacific nance. Lighter weight of composite materials can also test preparations and AVCRAFT (the Myrtle Beach, S.C. Time. The aircraft then banked west and climbed to contribute to increased cargo capacity, aircraft perform- based domestic maintainer of Dornier 328J), provided an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet where the two- ance and lower operating costs. The real game changer; critical support on the aircraft subsystems so Lockheed pilot crew took the vehicle through a series of airspeed however, is the maturation of manufacturing processes could focus on the structural design, fabrication and and stability and control tests. Officials said the tests which collectively dramatically reduce the cost and integration issues.” are important to understand how the composite cargo complexity of building large airframes. The ACCA test aircraft is laden with more than 600 aircraft performs at varying speeds, attitudes, and alti- The ACCA’s first flight was made possible by a 10- sensors and accelerometers to measure stresses on its tudes. This data will be used as a baseline for future tests. year Air Force Research Laboratory-led research and structure. Upcoming tests will focus on establishing the “Today is one of those perfect days where I get to development investment called the Composite flight envelope of the ACCA to baseline its flight be the first to fly a new aircraft and everything goes Affordability Initiative. Government labs worked collab- performance and validate predicted structural perform- exactly as planned. The aircraft was a real pleasure to oratively with industry to develop advanced materials ance. fly and we experienced absolutely no issues,” said Rob and manufacturing technologies, Mr. Shenk said. “Accurately predicting structural behavior in the Rowe, the Lockheed Martin lead ACCA test pilot. The ACCA’s large composite sections are essentially flight environment is a key step in establishing the Duration for the first flight was about 87 minutes. formed, cured and bonded together in room-sized eligibility of the technologies for transition into future Mr. Shenk said the ACCA isn’t designed to be a ovens, instead of using expensive autoclaves, which programs, to fully realize the cost savings demon- prototype for a small airlifter or any other aircraft. It use a combination of heat and high pressure. Out-of- strated by the ACCA,” Mr. Shenk said. June 5, 2009 9 Deployment opportunities available for civilians

By Richard Salomon organized process to volunteer.” call for civilian volunteers in support of of what we do.” Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs That process begins with a visit to the Operation Iraqi Freedom and was assigned As the senior industrial adviser to the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce Web to an embedded provincial reconstruc- brigade commander, Mr. Perry and his RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, site at www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary/. tion team at Camp Liberty in Baghdad. team worked directly with the Iraqi govern- Texas (AFNS) — Whether it’s helping Once there, interested civilians can follow “Working on the flight test side at ment in providing centralized services, Iraqis with reconstruction projects or the Air Force-specific procedures. Edwards, I understood the importance of such as electrical power and critical assisting Afghans with their motor pools, Members of the Air Force Personnel delivering warfighting capabilities on time construction support. Air Force officials rely on its civilian work- Center’s Program Management Support and on budget,” he said. “However, being “I was able to see firsthand the results force to help meet global mission require- Division serve as the lead in processing the deployed and depending on the reliability of our team’s efforts,” he said. “I encourage ments. civilian volunteer packages. of those capabilities in real time gave me others who are offered the same opportu- And the Air Force is not alone, as “We check the applicant’s documents, a whole new perspective on the meaning nity to take advantage of it.” more than 1,100 department of defense which include a resume and a volunteer civilians volunteered to fill 129 provincial deployment statement, to make sure they reconstruction team positions in Iraq in are correct and complete,” said Ronald 2007. Freund, the division’s technical adviser. Although the deployment of civilians Prospective volunteers can submit is not a new concept, that show of support deployment packages for positions unre- demonstrated to DoD officials the need to lated to their job requirements as long as find more opportunities for civilians to their current positions are not listed as deploy. emergency essential. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley “Clearly, there are more opportuni- and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton ties for civilians to deploy including allowing Schwartz released a memo March 8 them to fill military requirements in less outlining their vision for supporting DoD hostile areas,” Ms. Rudell said. “As the DoD civilians to serve in global expeditionary mission continues to evolve and change, positions through a program called the taking advantage of civilians’ expertise will Civilian Expeditionary Workforce. become increasingly important and will “Some civilians have never deployed help them stay relevant in the workplace.” and want to serve, while others have Bob Perry of Edwards Air Force Base, deployed while on active duty and miss the Calif., agreed. As chief of the project provi- Photo by Dave Ahlschwede experiences and rewards that only a deploy- sioning flight at the 412th Test Support ment can bring,” said Maureen Rudell of Squadron, he helps develop and train Handiwork the Air Force Personnel Readiness Division project managers who oversee flight test Cadets 2nd Class Jeffrey Larkin and Jesus Beltran begin work on one of at the Pentagon. “Civilians want to serve projects such as new weapon systems and two hogans, which are traditional eight-sided Navajo homes as part of the and be a part of the team, but haven’t, until other experimental flight-testing evalua- summer Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory course.This course exposes cadets to several aspects of civil engineering. now, had the benefit of an integrated and tions. In early 2007, he responded to the Congratulations Graduates!

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As far as Airman Slaugh was After missing a turn because of the concerned, it was the right thing to do. near whiteout weather conditions, the “At first my mind went blank from Slaugh family ended up in a traffic jam initial shock, but after a few minutes due to an overturned semi-trailer that you start thinking straight ‘I’ve got to was blocking the highway. do this, I’ve got to do that.’ I believe All of these small setbacks led Courtesy photo that if you see somebody who needs Airman Slaugh, just a few miles Senior Airman Eric Slaugh, his wife, Marcie, and his son, Skyler, visit the your help — especially if this person Green River area in Wyoming during a family vacation. outside of Prewitt, N.M., to be a couple could die without help — and you of cars back from a man who, while noticed the train at the last second and vehicle where he retrieved cloth choose not to help him and he dies, taking a quick restroom break from managed to jump mostly out of the diapers and other supplies to help the you’re partially responsible,” he said. the gridlocked traffic, would be struck way, though he was struck and man. “Did I save his life? I don’t know,” by a train. knocked back from the blow of the After returning to the victim, Airman Slaugh said. “Did I think I’d “I watched the train go by and he train. Airman Slaugh directed someone to ever use (SABC)? No, I’m a mechanic. didn’t come back,” said Airman Slaugh, “I never saw him come back over call 911 and used his Air Force self-aid Was it the right thing to do? Yeah.” assigned to the 27th Special the hill, so I woke my wife up and told and buddy care training to treat the After the ordeal, Airman Slaugh Operations Component Maintenance her I was going to go check on the man for shock as well as took steps to and his family got a hotel room for the Squadron. guy,” Airman Slaugh said. “When I got stop the bleeding of the man’s hand. night to rest and contemplate what had Airman Slaugh would later learn there, I could see him sitting next to “I held a pressure point for a while just happened during the day. that the man was standing in one set of another train.” which, for the most part, stopped the In a memo from the New Mexico tracks waiting for a train to go by so he Upon closer inspection, Airman bleeding,” he said. “At that point, State Police, Sgt. Luis Hernandez could get back to his vehicle. 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Photo by Dennis Rogers 14 June 5, 2009 AFCENT band speaks language of peace

By Master Sgt. Steven Przyzycki here from elementary school through AFCENT Band high school. Some graduating seniors will be attending Carnegie Mellon OMAN and BAHRAIN – On a two University in Pittsburgh next year.” week tour through these Central Asian Mirage also played a concert and countries, the U.S. Air Forces Central reception honoring the work carried out Band “Mirage” performed public concerts by the Ambassador and his spouse over at performance halls, universities and the past three years. In attendance were several media productions through mid over 150 alumni and partners of a wide May. Performing in support of the U.S. range of U.S. sponsored activities to Government’s cooperative relationship include the Fulbright Program, the here, the band collaborated with local International Visitors Leadership musicians, delighting thousands of Program, the American Corners, Projects concert patrons. of the Middle East Partnership and other The AFCENT Band “Mirage” is programs that fulfill the Embassy’s comprised of eight musicians who mission of building bridges between the deployed to Southwest Asia from the U.S. United States and Oman. Embassy Public Air Force Academy Band located at Affairs Officer Robert Arbuckle, who Courtesy Photo Peterson Air Force base, Colo. Mirage hosted the event said, “The cultural diplo- Mirage is an innovative octet comprised of multi-instrumentalists and a lead performs throughout the area of respon- macy embodied by the musicians of vocalist resulting in one of the most eclectic ensembles ever produced. sibility to positively promote troop morale, Mirage made for a very fitting tribute to Drawing on fresh dynamic arrangements the Academy group presents a diplomacy and outreach to host nation the contributions that the Grappos have wide variety of musical styles. communities. made to the Embassy’s outreach efforts the U.S. Tonight, your performance down and communicate. Having studied The band’s tour started with a during their time in the Sultanate.” allowed them to see you as individuals in the United States, this man of Bahraini performance at Al Buraimi University Ambassador Gary Grappo noted in … you each offered a glimpse into your decent expressed his fondness for College in Buraimi, Oman. This univer- his remarks that he is a graduate of the hearts and souls, and this is a very special America. “We all have so much in sity, the first and largest in Oman to United States Air Force Academy stating, thing.” common,” he explained. “World peace attract male and female students from “While at the Academy, some of my best English Language Officer Fife Mac can be a reality … and you musicians will here and abroad was celebrating its experiences were listening to this band, Duff stated, “There was so much pride be the start of it.” “cultural exchange week.” The Sultan of or at least their predecessors. They are in seeing musicians from both countries The tour guide’s sentiments Oman is dedicated to education espe- outstanding ambassadors themselves for working together. Many people came to reminded me of the words of an old cially the study of the English language. the United States Air Force and their me after the concert and said that music adage from Africa. Mirage’s performance culminated the country.” is not only the Universal Language; it is It serves to remind us that we are not end of a diverse week for the student Mirage continued its educational also the Language of Peace.” all that different from one another, and body and local dignitaries. outreach and cultural exchange programs While visiting Bahrain, several that the world is smaller than we might Other performances in Oman throughout the region of Bahrain as members of Mirage took the opportunity have originally thought: included a concert at the Azzan Bin Qais well. Most exciting was the joint to visit the Grand Mosque. No other person will ever walk the School in the city of Muscat, and a performance by Mirage with local Their tour guide explained the prin- path that destiny has laid out for you performance for outgoing U.S. Bahraini musicians at the Bahrain cipals of the Muslim faith. He explained But along that path, you’ll come Ambassador and Mrs. Gary Grappo at the Culture Hall May 21, 2009. Embassy that basically all people want the same home to a thousand different places American Embassy. Assistant Public Control Officer David Edgington things in life. He talked about the possi- And even on the loneliest of nights Affairs Officer Walter Parrs stated, “The described the musical collaboration as bility of world peace, stressing that there when it seems there is no one else on concert was great, and an invaluable expe- “electrifying … the Bahraini people are is nothing wrong with people disagreeing earth willing to travel such a strange rience for the students. This school is proud of their country similar to the with one another so long as all people and magical road, you will find your very progressive with English being taught pride you might see in a small town in respect one another and are willing to sit “tribe” out walking among the stars.

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By Ann Patton Field and Coronado High School, in part County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sean concerning incidents involving dog and Academy Spirit staff for competition and for certification as Hartley and his canine to represent region handler. detection canines by the USPCA. 14 of the USPCA in the team competition. Chief canine trials judge Ray Reinhart Some of the country’s top noses In a razor-thin point range, the The four placed second overall in team said canine detectors are trained to discover competed this week as the Academy and Academy’s Staff Sgt. Timothy Bailey and competition. explosives, and a variety of illegal drugs. the El Paso County’s Sheriff’s Office played military working dog Kelly, a Dutch shep- “Kelly is a good dog and has a huge Dogs are also now being trained to fore- host to the second of two events in the U.S. herd, both with the 10th Security Forces hunt drive,” Sergeant Bailey said of the cast human seizures, some cancers and Police Canine Association’s annual national Squadron, finished third in the building detection/patrol dog he nicknamed ‘Mama.’ even detect faint traces of peanuts for field trials Wednesday. search and fifth overall in competition as “She responds, and she’s always on it.” owners with life-threatening allergies. Forty-one canines and their handlers the top drug dog. He added Kelly has a stellar reputation Canines alert handlers to the pres- were put through their paces at Stillman The pair also teamed up with El Paso for never showing a “false,” or mistaken ence of substances by both passive and alert, with no scent aids present. aggressive displays. During a passive alert, Handlers and canines were allowed a dog may simply sit next to the location 15 minutes to detect two scented aids of a substance, and during an aggressive obscured in five vehicles, provided by alert, the dog may claw at the detected Heuberger Motors of Colorado Springs. area. Understandably, dogs trained for Most finished well under that time. At explosives only use passive alerts. Coronado, teams were required to detect Mr. Reinhart said the partnership of two scented aids hidden in three class- canine and handler is a team effort. rooms in 15 minutes. “They have to make a marriage and Sergeant Bailey and Kelly finished in make the marriage work,” he said. three minutes flat. The bonds between handler and dog The event also included social get- go deeper than just working together. togethers, an awards banquet and a public “Dogs are like family,” Mr. Reinhart demonstration in Falcon Stadium. said. “Handlers spend more time with Canines and handlers came from all their dog than their family.” over the country for the trials, from Many law enforcement canines make Washington, D.C. all the way to California. their homes with their handlers. The trials involved various canine breeds, Mr. Reinhart, a retired Washington, including Belgian Malanois, German shep- D.C. police officer and a retired Secret herd, golden retriever, Labrador retriever Service officer, said one of his dogs saved and springer spaniel. his life twice during dangerous operations. Photo by Ann Patton Academy military working dog Kelly gives a picture-perfect alert to handler The U.S. Supreme Court has recog- “I couldn’t imagine not having him Staff Sgt.Timothy Bailey, 10th Security Forces Squadron, on the presence of nized the USPCA as a certifying agency for with me,” Deputy Sheriff Mark Slovik said a scented training aid in a Coronado High School classroom during canine law enforcement detection canines, whose of his dog Pary, a German shepherd he has trials of the U. S. Police Canine Association this week. handlers may be called to testify in court worked with for five years.

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By Staff Sgt. John Gordinier women serving our country,” 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing said Coach Calhoun. “It is a Public Affairs real honor being a part of this (coaches tour).” JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — Several college foot- While here, the coaches ball coaches visited Sunday as part of the 2009 College toured the Air Force Theater Coaches Tour sponsored by Armed Forces Hospital and the 332nd Entertainment. Expeditionary Security Coaches Mack Brown from the University of Texas; Forces Group. In addition, Troy Calhoun from the U.S. Air Force Academy; Jim they met with hundreds of Photos by Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca Grobe from Wake Forest University; Rick Neuheisel from servicemembers at the Red Col. Mark Mavity, 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group commander, has a the University of California, Los Angeles; Houston Nutt Tail Recreation Center to sign shirt signed by Troy Calhoun, U.S. Air Force Academy college football coach, during Calhoun’s visit there Sunday. from the University of Mississippi; Jim Tressel from autographs, take photos and Ohio State University; and Coach Emeritus Tommy give away T-shirts. “Today, we are going to have a little exhibition Tuberville all met with servicemembers to show their Soon after, the coaches headed to Killeen Field to game against the Army, and it should be a lot of fun,” military support. watch an exhibition flag-football game between the Air said Master Sgt. Gary Austin, 332nd Expeditionary “I have absolutely enjoyed meeting the men and Force and the Army. Communications Squadron and captain of the Air Force team.” Both sides have some great players, and I think it will be a good game to show the coaches what we (servicemembers) are made of.” “The coaches are here to give us a little advice and give us some motivation,” added the native of Simms, Texas, deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. “I’m a big Mack Brown fan, but he is on the other side of the field today with the Army, so I’m going to have to get his autograph after the game.” Even though, three coaches motivated the Air Force team and three coaches motivated the Army team, Coach Calhoun said they weren’t really rooting for either team, but just the military in general and their love for the game. “We are here to get a chance to see real football and, looking at these field conditions (sand and dirt), I love it,” Coach Calhoun said. “Being around the military, you can tell they’ve got a real passion for playing football.” After the coaches gave motivational speeches and many high-fives, the exhibition game ended with the Air Force team victorious: 21-0. However, all spirits remained high, and the coaches noticed. College football coaches Troy Calhoun, U.S. Air Force Academy, Jim Tressel, Ohio State University and “It’s the servicemembers and their attitude and Jim Grobe, Wake Forest University, “coach” a flag football game between deployed Airmen and spirit that make JBB a great place,” Coach Calhoun Soldiers Sunday. The coaches were there as part of the 2009 College Coaches Tour, sponsored by said. “I hope us being here has made it fun and a little Armed Forces Entertainment, to enhance troop morale. more enjoyable for them.” Intramural soccer action highlights DF skills

By Dave Castilla Jason Zhao and later Rich Guffey who seven a team could put on the field. Coach final the score at 4-2 . Intramural Sports Director kicked his second goal, of the year. Jeremiah Kirschman put DF# 2 up first Due to graduation week there would The medics would turn up the pres- with a goal. Later in the first half be no post season tournament. DF#2 On the final night of intramural sure as Yancarlo Astete, followed by coach Kirschman stole the ball which led to a took the base championship, 306 FTG soccer, all hospital had to do was win its John Thieszen scored making it 4-3. breakaway goal making it 2-0 at half- took second place even though the 306 match against Dean of the Faculty #1 to However, time ran out leaving the medics time. FTG, hospital and DF#1 were all tied at obtain 2nd place, however, DF#1 had short of their season goal. DF#2 added to its lead in the second 4-4. other ideas and won the game 4-3. In the final game of the night, DF#2 half as Conrad Preedom made it 3-0. The Each team played twice against their Just three minutes into match, Stein took its undefeated record in against the flight line got on the scoreboard as Carlos opponents. However, all three teams (306 Lloyd put the medics up first. Shortly tough 306 Flying Training Group. DF#2 Assaf scored a goal making it 3-1. FTG, Hospital and DF#1) won a series after, DF#1’s Rich Guffey tied it up. Sandie prevailed winning 4-2 to keep its season Kirschman iced the game as he kicked his from each other, making the point differ- Wilson used her left foot to put DF#1 up unblemished. third goal of the night making it 4-1, ential the final tiebreaker. 2-1 at half time. DF #2 would be tested in this game Miles Marshall finished the scoring as Up next USAFA is looking to host the DF#1 added to its lead with goals by since they had only five players versus the the flyers scored an additional goal to Rocky Mountain Soccer Championship.

Track and Field Falcons will join 541 other appearance for all but one Baseball MVP Mountain West Conference INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A student-athletes from around member of the Air Force contin- Designated hitter Matt with 15 home runs, 65 RBIs. program-record five members the country at the national meet gent. Nick Frawley will be Alexander earned team Most He batted .383 on the year and of the Air Force track and field on Wednesday through June making his third consecutive Valuable Player honors at the cracked the Air Force single- team were selected to compete 13 in Fayetteville, Ark. All five appearance at the national 2009 Air Force baseball season- season top ten categories in in six events at the NCAA Falcons earned a spot on the outdoor meet, after placing third ending banquet recently. homers (7th), hits (6th) and Division I Outdoor Track and national roster following top- at the regional meet with an In addition, outfielder Tytus RBIs (4th). Alexander was one Field Championships, the selec- five finishes at the NCAA outdoor career-best clearance of Moss took home the Iron Bolt of 16 semifinalists for the 2009 tion committee announced Midwest Regional Champion- 17’7”. His height is tied for the award. Dick Howser Trophy, given to Tuesday from the national office ships, held May 28-29. It will be ninth-best in the nation entering Alexander ended the the top player in collegiate base- in Indianapolis, Ind. The five the first national championship the NCAA Championships. regular season leading the ball. June 5, 2009 17

Pre-separation counseling at the Air Force Academy. Tribute Band, Under A Blood Red Sky, Held every Monday (except during is an acclaimed U2 tribute band that TAP week); 2 to 4 p.m. Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefing passionately recreates authentic U2 Separating or retiring from the Air June 29; 8 a.m. to noon concerts. Covering the War tour in 1983 Force in a year or less? This mandatory This briefing provides valuable infor- to present day, each concert recreates briefing identifies benefits and services mation on VA benefits for separating/ famous U2 shows and has solidified the associated with your transition and retiring military members. bands reputation for sold out venues - beyond. Contact the A&FRC @ 333-3444 for including the world-famous Red Rocks. Track repair any questions or to register. For more information, call 719-473- Marketing yourself 0704. The repairs on Husky Field Track Today; from 9 to 11:30 a.m. will continue through July 15. For safety Receive comprehensive information Pikes Peak or Bust reasons, the track is unavailable for use on resumes, cover letters, job search, Get “Ready to Ride”-Tickets are on during the construction period. Call Tricia networking, career fairs, interview tech- sale now for 69th Pikes Peak or Bust Borsos at 333-3400 for more informa- niques, salary negotiation, benefits pack- Rodeo Days. tion. ages, the current job market, and other The 69th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Ongoing road work relevant and important transition topics. Rodeo returns July 8-11 to the Norris Penrose Events Center Arena as one of There will be partial single-lane road Summer Concert Series Medical records review America’s premier rodeo competitions restrictions through late July on Southgate First & Main Town Center kicks off Monday and June 29; 7:30 a.m. to sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Blvd. from I-25 to Pine Drive, both north- the 5th Annual First & Main Free 4:30 p.m. — Those within 180 days of Cowboys Association. and south-bound lanes. The construction Summer Concert Series presented by retirement or separation can have the Adult tickets range from $10 to will continue around-the-clock until Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with DAV review their medical records. $25; children, 2-12, range from $7.50 to project completion. Bicycles remain the Summer Spectacular from 3 to 7 $10 and the Saturday matinee is $1. prohibited on Southgate Blvd. throughout p.m. today featuring food samplings Resume writing Call TicketsWest at (866) 464-2626 the construction. When possible, from local restaurants, special enter- Wednesday; 9 to 11 a.m. or visit www.Ticketswest.com Academy drivers should use the North tainment for the children including an See different types of resume and The World Arena box office, Citadel Gate entrance to alleviate congestion. inflatable fun center, games, prizes, a cover letter styles and learn how to Mall info booth, all King Soopers loca- Call Mel Peppers at 333-4242 for more face painter, a caricature artist and give- improve yours. tions and the Pikes Peak Center box information. aways for the whole family. First & Main Town Center in the park located office also have tickets. A&FRC offerings Heart link directly in front of the Cinemark Theater Call Nikki Gagner, at (719) 661- Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1666 or e-mail nikki@cowboyworld The Airman and Family Readiness on Powers Boulevard between (Must register by Tuesday) mall.com for more information. Center will host the following classes Constitution and N. Carefree. The U2 Married five years or less and want during June: to know more about the Air Force? Sign up to attend this informative session.

Sponsorship training June 16 and 30 June; 8 to 9 a.m. This class is for those sponsoring newcomers to the area. Contact your unit CADET CHAPEL Catholic Masses: sponsorship monitor for details. Sunday Confession - 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Troops to Teachers Mass - 10 a.m. June 17; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday This workshop provides information Adoration of the Blessed Sarcrament - 5:30 p.m. for military members interested in begin- Confession - 5:30 p.m. ning a second career in public education Mass - 6:30 p.m. as a teacher. Weekday Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Newcomer’s orientation, informa- Protestant Services: tion fair Sunday June 18; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Combined Worship - 10 a.m. This is a mandatory orientation for Jewish Services all newly assigned Academy members. No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Spouses are welcomed to attend the event Buddhist Worship held at the Milazzo Center. No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Muslim Prayer The Internet and your job search No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 June 18; 2 to 4 p.m. Call 333-2636 for more information Confused about how to manage myriad employment Web sites to conduct COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL an effective Internet job search? This Catholic Masses: course targets suitable employment sites, Saturday Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. reviewing specific job leads, researching Mass - 4 p.m. and contacting proper employers, Sunday networking, and correctly posting and Mass - 9 a.m. emailing your resume. Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. (September - May) Tuesday-Friday TAP seminar Mass - 11:30 a.m. June 23-26; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Separating in a year or retiring in Protestant Services: Wednesday two years or less? Call now to reserve Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. your spot in the next available TAP class. Dinner followed by Religious Education (September - May). Newcomer’s tour Photo by Dennis Rogers Sunday June 26; 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. Service Before Self This informative base tour gives Gospel - 11:30 a.m. Academy members pause for a brief ceremony at the Memorial Wall insight into the Academy mission and Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality: May 28 in honor of Class of 2006 graduate 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte. Contact Tech. Sgt. Longcrier at 333-6178 reveals Lieutenant Schulte was killed in action May 20 near Kabul, Afghanistan. [email protected] Much of what there is to see and do