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Academy cadets had an opportu- tenants enter into our operational Air “We have fantastic citizens that we nity to receive insight from the Air Force, there is a tremendous amount select to attend our Air Force Academy Force’s top enlisted member April, 10. to learn,” the chief said. “They need to and to become our future Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air utilize the best skill that sometimes is leaders,” Chief McKinley said. “They Force Rodney McKinley visited the the most often unused, listening. They will be leading Airmen for many years INSIDE Academy to address cadets from the need to listen and learn from officers to come; both officer and enlisted. I Commentary 2 Classes of 2008 and 2009 in Arnold that have come before them and also think it’s very important that I come News 3 Hall. latch on to a senior NCO that’s going to here as the Chief Master Sergeant of Features 15 Be a sponge and soak up all the be there to help them out, mentor and the Air Force, since I am their Chief as Sports 20 knowledge you possibly can, he told guide them and share their years of well. Also, I believe it’s important to Community 22 junior and senior cadets here, while experience with them.” talk with them and give my perspec- Classifieds 23 praising the Academy for educating and He stressed his position serves See CMSAF, Page 3 2 April 18, 2008 Feeling stressed? Remember freedom By Maj. Jeffrey Ferrer for infractions, yelling at roommates, hurt the mission, career field, job and Directorate of Public Affairs mission: 386th Expeditionary Communications throwing a tantrum (yes, some adults ourselves if we cannot live up to our To responsibly inform and educate the Squadron Det. 1 commander still do it), being unreasonable or expe- responsibilities during our deploy- Academy community and the public riencing someone who is normally ment. about the Air Force Academy SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) — Lt. Gen. John Regni — polite turn into an angry, irrational Just the other day, I was saddened Academy Superintendent It’s been more than 80 days since I person. We all need to keep these types and reminded of why we are here in Maj. Brett Ashworth — arrived at a Southwest Asian air base, of behaviors in check. The stresses will theater. Several military members from Director of Public Affairs and as I reflect upon my time here it Staff. Sgt. Tim Jenkins — build up throughout the deployment, the Marines, Army, Air Force and NCOIC, Internal Information feels as if we just arrived only a few so we need to know when to take a contract civilians witnessed the arrival Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer days ago. While some Airmen deploy step back and cool off for a bit. of a C-130 Hercules carrying our fallen [email protected] for as few as 60 days, others deploy for Do you miss your family? I know I comrades who were killed by a suicide Ann Patton — Staff Writer [email protected] up to 12 to 15 months. do. I miss my 2-year-old son, and I am attack recently in Iraq. We held a Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer We military folks should be accus- missing the moments when he learns a procession and rendered them the tomed to being apart from our loved The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado new word or experiences something proper salutes during an offload honor Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no ones during deployments; however, for the first time. I miss my wife, as she ceremony. way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive there are a multitude of stresses on the written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This always finds ways to make me laugh The stresses we face back home or civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized military member, as well as on the and smile each day. I miss their hugs during our deployments do not come publication for members of the U.S. military services. families left behind. 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CharacterCharacter CCornerorner A Little Time Away By Maj. Shane Coyne as a wildland and forest firefighter. I soon the six firefighters I had who had a plethora and fire qualification system. Leadership, Center for Character Development discovered that things didn’t function the of fire skills — but were missing the key ingre- values and human factors classes are same as in the operational Air Force. At dients of integrity, core values and honor. now required to move up in rank, Maybe it takes a little time away from the Academy,leadership and character devel- Don’t get me wrong—these were very brave in addition to the fire skills tradi- the Academy and the Air Force to truly opment were the intensive focus for training and hard-working Americans trying to make tionally taught. Core values are now appreciate Ca andd understandet Sthis “characterightour P futureic officertu leaders.”re a difference. But the system they were being common on wildland fire crews, and thing” we do here.When I reflect on my ten I recognized a huge disconnect in the trained under did not acknowledge how values discussions directly link leader- years at the Academy (two active and eight fire training system, which only seemed to critical character was to success. It was ship to what happens on the fireline. reserve), I can’t think of many events or care about technical competence and then that I finally realized this character I’m proud to be part of this effort undertakings where character wasn’t the addressed nothing about character and lead- piece so often preached at the Academy in our wildland fire commu- focus.At first, I probably treated character ership.When it came crunch time,it showed. was not a fad, but the essential foundation nity,but even prouder to as another Air Force buzz word. Our fire crew was challenged with racial, of any career. be a member of the After I left active duty, my perspective gender,respect and substance abuse issues, Fortunately, the wildland fire commu- Air Force. started to change. During that first year and I found myself wishing I had six Academy nity has begun to recognize the importance Sometimes, away from the active Air Force I found a job cadets with zero fire experience rather than of character development in their training it takes time. Character Matters airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KAFA radio, 97.7 FM. If you had a weekend all to yourself what would you do?

“I would have a “I would try to “I’d go and see “I would stay at barbecue and find time to at least one home and work get a nice tan relax from the movie, go hiking, on my hobbies, outside the go, go, go that sit on the porch sewing and Prep School.” happens every and enjoy the quilting.” day.” view and go out with girl friends.”

Cadet Candidate Aletha Chambers Maj.Amanda Fellows Kristen Peckham Michael Beaulieu Air Force spouse Reserve National Security Air Force spouse Preparatory School Space Institute April 18, 2008 3 CMSAF From Page 1 tive on leadership in dealing with all Airmen. Just providing that perspective and being able to answer any questions they may have, based on my experience in leading Airmen, could help them from the very beginning to be more successful as they graduate and enter our operational Air Force.” He also emphasized that a new second lieutenant shouldn’t take themselves for granted. “You may be a second lieutenant, but you are a valuable member of the team and you bring a lot to the table. Be ready to provide inputs on how to improve our Air Force. Our youngest Airmen, whether they are a one-striper or a second lieutenant, brings value and can improve our Air Force.” Chief McKinley began the session by reciting the Airman’s Creed with the cadets. “Just don’t learn it and murmur the words,” he told cadets. “Learn it to understand it.” Chief McKinley focused heavily on Air Force priorities during his remarks. “This is a long war,” he said of the Air Force’s first priority—winning the global war on terror, which Photo by Rachel Boettcher Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley talks with Cadet 1st Class Michael Rivera, Cadet he stressed, is truly global. Squadron 25, during a cadet call held April 10 in Arnold Hall. “It’s all over the world. The terrorists’ goal is to change our way of life. We are in this war against any constraints may limit other areas of the Air Force, but today’s Air Force senior leaders are Academy gradu- terrorist who plans to do harm to America or our allies.” caring about Airmen is free. ates. Chief McKinley urged the cadets to realize the Caring for Airmen could easily begin with getting “Every class produces great leaders. In here, right value of every position in the Air Force. to know more about them—their goals, family now, are sitting some of those future, great leaders,” “Your job here is equally as important as that of members, leisure activities and birthdays and anniver- he said. those deployed,” he said. “You have to do it right. saries. The chief added that he is very pleased with the Take pride in your job.” “Inspire people by going out there and show you quality of Airmen coming into today’s Air Force from He encouraged cadets to keep career goals in care. Little things can mean a whole lot,” he said. all sources. mind, but to do one job at a time with a commitment On the Air Force’s third priority, recapitalization “The quality of Airmen we have in our Air Force to excellence and sense of pride. and modernization of Air Force assets, Chief McKinley is the best ever,” he said. “Whether it is enlisted grad- “You first need to be the best second lieutenant said the practice of flying decades-old aircraft needs uating from basic training, or officers graduating you can possibly be, and then be the best first lieu- to change. The need for new tankers, search and from the Air Force Academy, OTS or ROTC. The tenant,” he said. “Don’t get ahead of yourself.” rescue helicopters and space assets is absolutely imper- young Airmen we have coming into the Air Force On the second Air Force priority, taking care of ative. today, no matter where they come from, are the future; Airmen and their families, Chief McKinley said budget Chief McKinley reminded cadets that many of and the future of our Air Force is absolutely bright.”

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Diversity would be the key word at this year’s fifth annual Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum, which was hosted by the United States Air Force Academy Saturday. The topics ranged from nanospheres and chem- ical warfare to medical and social examinations to artistic interpretations of the human experience in the world. The event was also an opportunity for students and faculty of Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to connect with their peers at the Academy. This year’s event organizers, comprised of lead- ership from all three institutions, declared the event a resounding success. More than 100 undergraduate students and their faculty mentors displayed poster or oral presentations on their research. The number of art presentations at the forum has grown consid- erably over the past few years, and this year’s forum was no exception. With more art submissions than any previous forum, participants had the chance to view a wide range of artistic endeavors including black Photo by Julie Imada and white photography, mixed media and renderings Dr. Peg Bacon, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of social perceptions through art and written word. for Academic Affairs, speaks to Academy cadets during the fifth annual Colorado Springs Undergraduate Lt. Col. David Bell, Academy Director of Research, Research Forum Saturday. The event is a partnership between Colorado College, UCCS and the said, “CSURF is a celebration of students who have Academy, which was the host for this year’s event showcasing undergraduate research efforts in the moved beyond mere rote learning of material to reach region. the peak of what higher education is really about: students would not have had the opportunity to the political allegory of the Wizard of Oz and another learning to think about problems that have no known conduct or present such impressive research. looking at General Sherman’s policy towards Native answer and then propose an answer.” Col. Neil Barlow, the Academy’s Vice Dean, offered Americans. Besides bringing together civilian students and the his welcoming comments to the attendees, as did Dr. Mixing both humor and seriousness, Mr. Harrison Academy’s cadets, the forum is also one of the rare Susan Ashley, Colorado College Dean of the College/ highlighted the importance of taking risks if one was chances to recognize top-notch undergraduate Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Peg Bacon, University to become a leader and that research, with its many research. of Colorado at Colorado Springs Interim Provost and opportunities for failure, was a courageous step for “Traditionally, research has occurred at the grad- Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Both young people to take. uate level of education; at CSURF we are recognizing Drs. Ashley and Bacon commended not only the Next year’s forum will be hosted at Colorado this advanced thinking ability at the undergraduate quality of the research presented, but they also praised College, and organizers hope the energy from this year’s level. The students presenting are truly phenomenal. the students’ dedication to the higher calling of successful event will inspire other undergraduate CSURF also lets Colorado Springs college students research. researchers. interact with students from the other local universi- Participants were also treated to an entertaining “The very essence of progress in educational and, ties helping to expand their awareness of the wider keynote address by Ambassador Roger Harrison. Mr. frankly in society, is developing, testing and applying world and emphasize the value of diverse experi- Harrison, former ambassador to Jordan, is the director new concepts and ideas among our peers. For many ences,” Colonel Bell added. of the Academy’s Eisenhower Space and Defense of the undergraduates at the Academy, CC and UCCS, Lt. Col. Joseph Derdzinski, Academy chair of the Studies. He made a point of acknowledging a few of this is their first step into making real changes in event, added that even 10 years ago undergraduate the forum’s submissions including a presentation on people’s lives,” Colonel Derdzinski said.

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By Ann Patton tive learning experience. Academy Spirit staff Cadets rated lessons for time management, learning styles, informa- Academy cadets are no different tion literacy and one-on-one sessions from other college students. The first with instructors. year can be a real shocker. Cadet 4th Class Ryan Wilkinson, A new course, the First Year Cadet Squadron 39, had an inkling of Experience begun this academic year the challenges of cadet life before on the Academy, is easing the trans- entering, but not their intensity. ition from high school for four-degree “I didn’t know how things will keep cadets. coming at you,” he said. “It was “Whether it’s planned or ad hoc, constantly going.” from the moment they arrive on campus He especially appreciated exploring ALL college students have a first year what learning style fit him best, which experience,” said Dr. C. Taylor Barnes, is a visual or kinesthetic strategy. Distinguished Visiting Professor and Cadet 4th Class Ben Brown, with this year’s FYE director. CS-9 and a Preparatory School graduate, He added, “There is a serious gap said his Prep School background between academic expectations and Photo by Ann Patton prepared him well, but he, too, appre- academic reality of our entering cadets.” With the First Year Experience behind them and finals looming, Cadets 4th ciated the course. Class Ryan Wilkinson (left) and Ben Brown hit the study table. Academy cadets face, among those “It was the smaller things they issues, transitioning from the relative The Air Force Academy is the only nesses. The course also included an reminded you of,” he said and pointed ease of high school to the rigors of a service academy thus far to have a formal academic pep rally and final address to time management as one helpful area. highly vigorous academic, military and core course addressing issues of from Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. The take-away for faculty from athletic university environment. Doctor incoming freshmen. Dana Born. cadets was positive. Barnes added many are unaware of their Eighty faculty members, all volun- “Freshman performance was the “We learned that the more academic strengths and weaknesses, teers, served as instructors for FYE 101, highest in several years,” Doctor Barnes purposeful and intentional we were in resulting in no real plan for personal with 14 lessons, which ran from said in comparing the performance of meeting freshmen needs, the greater improvement. First-year cadets may appointee orientation to recognition. the Class of 2011 to Classes 2008-10. potential for student success,” Doctor have weak time management and infor- Topics include academic fitness, He added other factors played into Barnes said. “Their enthusiasm for mation literacy skills and lack strate- computer literacy, one-on-one plan- the success as well. A total of 71 percent learning was invigorating. We faculty got gies for success know-how. They may be ning for academic success and indi- of cadets agreed or strongly agreed FYE that that little extra spring in our step overwhelmed by too much to do in too vidual needs, a learning styles inventory, was relevant and useful. knowing that we might have had a small little time and have poor decision- time management and leveraging At the same time, 73 percent agreed part in the Class of 2011’s successful making skills. strengths and compensating for weak- or strongly agreed the course was a posi- performance.”

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ACADEMY & BRIARGATE April 18, 2008 7 Cadets represent Peru at Model OAS By Butch Wehry Studies 420 and led the delegates as part of the course. contacts, friends and experiences I’m taking from the Academy Spirit staff Topics debated ranged from integral development Model OAS will be useful in my future career as an intel utilizing alternative energy resources to social cohesion officer and international affairs specialist.” Ten Academy cadets represented Peru at the Model through grassroots democracy. The diversity of the delegations included college Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., “The issues were dependent on what committee students from nations outside the United States, such as April 8 to Saturday. they were assigned to,” said Major Linares. “Cadets Guatemala, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico. The OAS is the oldest organization dedicated to prepared resolutions related to their particular committee Although the cadets spent long days behind closed resolving issues between nation states much like the and debated them with the other 32 delegations for doors discussing and amending resolutions, there was still United Nations except exclusively in the Americas. It was approval. time to enjoy several attractions in our nation’s capital. hosted by the real Organization of American States. Speaking Spanish was helpful, especially in commu- The cadets took the initiative to visit “The Mall,” the “The Model OAS Conference gives college students nicating with students from five Latin American univer- World War II Memorial, the National Air and Space a chance to experience the challenges facing real OAS dele- sities that were present. Museum and caught the last half of the Cherry Blossom gates in mock committee sessions and debates,” said The Academy’s delegation consisted of Cadets 1st Festival. Cadet Squadron 22’s Cadet 2nd Class Joseph Migliuri. Class Dave Hernandez and Jen Rogowski, and Cadets 2nd The cadets also expanded their cultural diversity Cadets designed, proposed and debated resolutions Class John Lachiewicz, Joseph Migliuri, Zach Pendleton, by treating themselves to authentic Brazilian dining addressing hemispheric problems while immersing them- Luke Kaspari, Nicole Paget, Caitlin Prantl, John Fugate at Fogo de Chao and Middle Eastern cuisine at the selves in parliamentary procedure. and Danielle Rogowski. Cadet Rogowski will be returning Lebanese Taverna. After spending half of the spring semester studying next year, having been elected to serve as chair to one of “Many cadets found themselves bridging ties with Peru’s history, social and economical affairs and polit- the committees. their Latin American counterparts through salsa dancing ical issue, they went as Peruvian representatives. The debates themselves often resulted in important at several of the capitol’s infamous nightclubs and a They had learned correct parliamentary procedure lessons in humility and compromise. hosted Gala event,” Cadet Migliuri said. and practiced debating their own draft resolutions in front “It was the single greatest program I’ve been involved Benefits for the cadets were many, according to of the class. with to supplement my Latin American studies as a Major Linares. “We used the same rules and procedures member Foreign Area Studies major,” said head delegate Cadet “It teaches them the art of diplomacy and consensus states must abide by during parliamentary procedures and Lachiewicz from CS-4. “We met ambassadors, the secre- building, which requires strong interpersonal skills as well used the real OAS building for the opening and closing tariat-general of the OAS, and, without a doubt, future as well as the ability to build convincing cases using sessions,” said Maj. Luis Linares, who teaches Foreign Area diplomats from countries all over our hemisphere. The effective public speaking skills,” he said.

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members deployed to the 380th Air suitability to this environment.” Photo by Senior Airman Levi Riendeau Expeditionary Wing and discussed Airmen raised concerns about the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Craig deployment cycles, manpower cuts, Air increasing length and frequency of Duehring talks to a group of Airmen during an April 9 visit to the 380th Air Force end strength and the new airman deployments. And some Guard members Expeditionary Wing at a base in Southwest Asia. battle uniform. were concerned about the impact on “Our goal is flexibility,” Mr. Duehring channel information from the field Mr. Duehring is a political appointee them in filling those requirements and said. “If we don’t meet their needs, they’re to key leadership,” said Senior Master who heads a four-division department being able to maintain their jobs at home not going to be able to meet ours.” Sgt. Arris Hill, assigned to the 380th that deals at the policy level with Air when called to active duty. “It was definitely a good forum to up- ESFS. Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment underway By Capt. Larry van der Oord tified gaps in warfighting capability. ment initiatives,” said Col. Stephen Moulton, the GCIC Global Cyberspace Integration Center Public Affairs The focus areas for Joint Expeditionary Force modernization and innovation director. Experiment 2008, or JEFX 08-3, include distributed One highlight of the JEFX 08-3 live-fly will be a LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFPN) — theater operations, globally linked air and space oper- demonstration of downloading data from an F-22 Raptor The Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment 2008 third ation centers, cyberspace and unit-level command and to leverage its tremendous sensor capabilities as a force quarter event kicked off here Monday and will run control. multiplier for fourth generation fighters and as a future through April 25 after two years of planning and prepa- JEFX 08-3 will feature a live-fly scenario and employ enabler for enhanced effects-based planning at the ration by Air Force officials. 33 aircraft on the Nevada Test and Training Range for combined air and space operations center. Global Cyberspace Integration Center officials here a total of 162 sorties over the two-week period. JEFX 08-3 will explore eight different initiatives will lead the experiment with participation from sister “The live-fly event will be critical to successfully and involve 720 participants including assessors, services, coalition nations, combatant commands and assessing the operational utility and technical perform- controllers and support members operating from 14 government agencies to assess initiatives to fulfill iden- ance of IP-based airborne networking and the experi- locations.

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By Donna Miles tration and ballot request form, and the officials emergency authority to alter the Federal Voting Assistance Program American Forces Press Service Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, a back- election procedures in limited circum- staff will conduct 155 workshops for up federal ballot used when a state ballot stances, from extending ballot return voting assistance officers. WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The doesn’t arrive on time. deadlines to allowing blank or voted Mr. Dominguez hailed an “extensive Defense Department has made great Mr. Dominguez said the revisions ballots to be transmitted electronically. outreach program” these voting assis- strides over the past four years to ensure not only make the ballots easier to use, “The department takes extraordi- tance officers provide as they educate servicemembers, particularly those but also safeguard the voter’s private nary steps to ensure that members of the their units about absentee-voting require- stationed and deployed overseas, have information. uniformed services, their family members ments and procedures. Meanwhile, the greater opportunity to vote, a senior Meanwhile, Defense Department and overseas citizens have an opportunity Federal Voting Assistance Program main- defense official told Congress Tuesday. officials continue to reach out to citizens to vote,” Mr. Dominguez said in prepared tains a Web site of voting information. Michael Dominguez, principal covered by the UOCAVA law and to testimony submitted to the panel. While conceding that it’s impossible deputy undersecretary of defense for federal, state and local officials and to “Expediting ballots through any and all to know exactly how many citizens personnel and readiness, told House advocate the greatest use of existing or media accepted by state and local officials covered by the UOCAVA actually vote, Administration Committee members the emerging technologies into the voting is a very important aspect of the absentee Mr. Dominguez said survey results department is working closely with U.S. process, he told the panel. process.” showed more voted in 2004 than in 2000. and military postal service officials and “We have made progress, but more One initiative introduced in 2004 Among uniformed servicemembers both other entities to ensure no servicemember remains to be done,” he said. “The Internet allows eligible absentee voters to request overseas and statewide who responded to wishing to vote misses out on the oppor- holds promise.” and receive absentee ballots via the the survey, 73 percent voted in 2004, tunity. Department officials also encourage Internet. To take advantage of this system, compared to 57 percent in 2000, he said. The Defense Department’s Federal state officials to adopt Federal Voting voters must be enrolled in the Defense In addition, 77 percent of federal civilian Voting Assistance Program works coop- Assistance Program legislative initiatives, Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, employees overseas voted in 2004, up eratively with state and local elections to he said. Its top priorities are to get state be covered under the UOCAVA, and be from 55 percent in 2000. carry out provisions of the Uniformed and and territory election officials to mail registered to vote in a state and county Mr. Dominguez expressed confi- Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. ballots at least 40 to 45 days before their participating in the DoD program. dence that these rates will continue to This 1986 law safeguards absent service- due date and to allow them to send out Meanwhile, Defense Department climb. “Through our collective efforts to members’ and their families’ right to vote state write-in absentee ballots three to officials continue working to educate improve ballot transit time and promote for federal offices, and also protects voting six months before elections. servicemembers and other citizens and implement expanded electronic trans- rights of other U.S. citizens overseas. The program’s other initiatives covered under the absentee-voting law mission alternatives, voters will continue In 2005, department officials simpli- include expanding the distribution of about the absentee-voting process, Mr. to reap the benefits of these improve- fied two forms used for absentee voting: voting materials through electronic trans- Dominguez told the committee. Between ments and in this and future elections,” the Federal Post Card Application, a regis- missions and to give state chief election September 2007 and September 2008, he said. Here’s to YOUR next

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By Senior Airman Brent Skeen medical care due to the harmful affects who offer free support to quit, a the years, and officials at health and Air Combat Command Public Affairs of tobacco. The Air Force alone spends calculator to prove how much tobacco wellness centers at Air Force bases are about $115 million annually. costs over time, and games as an alter- available to discuss them. LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. Each year the Air Force loses the native to smoke breaks. Some exam- “Heart disease, cancer, and stroke (AFPN) — Military officials here equivalent of an estimated 3,000 people’s ples of games include Texas Hold ‘ are the three leading causes of death, and boosted its efforts to campaign against worth of work because of tobacco use, Em and a word game similar to they are all associated with tobacco use,” the use of tobacco by providing a said Col. Kenneth Knight, the Air hangman. said Judith Blitz a teacher for tobacco number of strategies recently. Combat Command chief of the “Our site caters to active-duty mili- cessation classes at the Langley Air Force Quitting for other people is the focal Aerospace Medicine Division. tary in the 18 to 24 range,” wrote an Base HAWC. “Tobacco users have a part of the campaign, which urges Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force online tobacco cessation coach in a chat higher absentee rate. They’re at a higher tobacco users to consider dropping the Rodney J. McKinley is in newspaper session, “but we will not turn anyone risk of getting colds and the flu because habit for loved ones. and television ads promoting the Web away who wants support in kicking the of the mucus — when you get mucus in The expense of taxpayers is also a site youcanquit2.org. The DOD site habit.” your lungs, you’re at a higher risk for focus point for the campaign. Every uses visual methods to attract young Education is a third focal point of bacteria and viruses.” She also pointed year the Department of Defense spends adults who use tobacco. Unique features the campaign. The harmful affects from out that tobacco damages almost every approximately $1.6 billion in additional of the site include live online counselors tobacco has been well documented over organ in the human body.

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By Senior Airman Eric Schloeffel longest they’ve had to wait on us is an 506th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs hour, so we feel our efforts have been very successful.” KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) The opening of the helicopter — As coalition forces help rebuilding school here later this year is also the Iraqi Air Force, a former U.S. Army prompting Mr. Lawson to consider helicopter pilot working at the Iraqi extending his 365-day assignment to flight school here watches the process Kirkuk AB. Since he is still qualified to with a sense of familiarity. fly, he said he hopes to frequent the heli- Retired Army Lt. Col. Lott Lawson copter school to help train the Iraqi has helped foreign pilots earn their pilots on OH-58 and MI-17 aircraft. wings throughout his military and Mr. Lawson said the program here civilian career through training is the best international flight school he’s programs in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and seen during his more than 40-year Afghanistan. career as an instructor pilot. The retired helicopter instructor “Our instructor pilots are doing a pilot now works as a U.S. contractor great job and have a great sense of with the Coalition Air Force Training responsibility to train these pilots, so the Photo by Senior Airman Eric Schloeffel Team and oversees the maintenance of Retired Army Lt. Col. Lott Lawson inspects a Cessna 172 aircraft at Kirkuk Iraqis can start providing air support for the Iraqi Air Force’s Beech 350, Cessna Air Base, Iraq. He is a site manager for the maintainence of Iraqi Air Force their own country,” he said. “On the 208 Caravan and Cessna 172 aircraft. aircraft. As coalition forces continue reaching benchmarks to rebuild the other side of the coin, the Iraqi pilots At the age of 65, Mr. Lawson is no Iraqi air force, this former U.S. Army helicopter pilot has helped foreign impress me with both their motivation stranger to the combat zone. He said he pilots earn their wings throughout his military and civilian career during and performance in the air.” still feels obligated to lend his experience training programs in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. He also said he feels training efforts and a helping hand to this fledging new up and back without any problems. It Afghan Army Air Corp. are drastically benefited from the air force. was enjoyable to know they progressed “We were working with the MI-17 English-speaking skills of the Iraqi “My main goal for coming over here to a point where they could be turned helicopters and it was a much different student pilots. is to help these Iraqi pilots start flying loose by themselves.” experience than working in Iraq,” he “All the Iraqi pilots have graduated their own missions,” said Colonel After retiring from the military in said. “In Afghanistan, we didn’t have any college and speak pretty good English by Lawson, a resident of Panama City, Fla. 1983, Mr. Lawson didn’t give up his American instructor pilots, so it was just the time they get here,” Mr. Lawson said. “Once that happens, we can send our passion for helping pilots earn their old retired guys like me who were “In comparison to my previous experi- troops home safe and sound, and I hope wings, as he traveled to Saudi Arabia in working with the Afghans.” ences, this seems to really help with the I’m around to see that happen. 1985 to assist with a flight training oper- Mr. Lawson helped oversee the training.” “I’ve seen enough of my friends get ation for their military. Out of Riyadh, training of more than 275 Afghan pilots, During the past year alone, the Iraqi killed during the Vietnam War and get a Saudi Arabia, Mr. Lawson helped train and helped teach classes on basic flight Air Force has greatly increased the tight feeling in my stomach every time up to 85 students with the Kawasaki 117 navigation, weather, maintenance — and amount of weekly sorties flown and has we lose a servicemember,” he said. helicopter. more importantly — English. doubled its number of aircraft. The Iraqi “What we are doing here to build Iraq “We were pretty much taking the “The Taliban had closed many of Air Force currently carries out trans- into a stable country is a very important Saudi Arabian pilots right off the street the traditional schools, so the student portation, supply and surveillance task, and I want to help these efforts so and putting them in a helicopter,” he pilots we received from Kabul had very missions. Coalition leaders aim for Iraq we can eventually get our troops back said. “It was a challenging job because little education,” he said. “We had to to be able to defend their air sovereignty home.” most of them had never driven a car, start their training by instruction on by 2009, said Maj. Gen. Robert Mr. Lawson’s first experience much less flown an aircraft.” English four days each week, which Allardice, the CAFTT commander. training foreign pilots came during his He then worked as an airfield made for a challenging experience.” The Iraqi Flying Training Wing here second tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969. manager at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Soon after returning from his is expected to reach full operational During the yearlong deployment, he was Missile Defense Test Site Range in the assignment in Afghanistan, Mr. Lawson capacity by July with an end goal of 130 assigned to an army base in Baghi, Marshall Islands from 1987 to 1992 took his current job as a site manager for Iraqis earning their wings each year. Vietnam, and taught Vietnamese pilots before retiring in 1993. He went back to the maintenance of Iraqi Air Force Upon graduation, Iraqi pilots are to fly UH-1 and OH-23 helicopters. work in 1996 and has held aviation- aircraft. Although it takes him away assigned to a unit that conducts either “There were moments of stark related positions ever since. from his typical instructor pilot roles, he an airlift mission with C-130 aircraft or terror followed by great enjoyment,” Mr. “As long as I’m in good health and said he still feels very much involved in a surveillance mission with King Air Lawson said about training foreign the good Lord gives me time on this the process of training foreign student 350, Cessna 208 and CH-2000 aircraft. pilots. “The language differences were Earth, I feel like I need to be working,” pilots. According to CAFTT reports, Iraqi very hard to overcome, and oftentimes said Mr. Lawson, who has more than “Our maintenance efforts, which pilots have even earned some initial they wouldn’t understand the instruc- 15,000 hours of flight experience in 14 includes work from U.S. Airmen and operational successes, as an all-Iraqi tions I gave them in the aircraft. I was different types of fixed-wing and rotary civilian contractors, is currently crew flying on a recent reconnaissance watchful of every move, because some- aircraft. “I feel without work, I wouldn’t recording a 96.7 percent availability rate mission spotted several terrorists manu- times they’d start doing things in those have a focus in life.” for the aircraft we maintain,” he said. facturing improvised explosive devices. helicopters that they weren’t supposed His return to pilot training “When a problem arises with one of the The crewmembers alerted Iraqi police to. The enjoyment came when they occurred in 2006 when he accepted a planes, we fix it promptly so the Iraqi who arrived on-scene soon after to started to mature as pilots and could fly position as the aviation advisor for the students get back up in the air. The impede the terrorist’s efforts.

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That was the scene April 11 as county and city law enforce- ment agencies worked and trained with military working dog teams from the Academy’s 10th Security Forces Squadron and Peterson Air Force Base’s 21st SFS in base housing here. The training gave military and civilian law enforcement agents a better idea of how to use canines in a SWAT environment, giving them a tactical advantage over the bad guys. “It’s important for us to share our tactical knowledge,” said Sgt. Sean Hartley, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office canine unit trainer. “That’s good for Peterson and the Academy. If you have the knowledge, why not share it?” And that knowledge covers several areas of concern. The use of working dogs in special tactics has risen over the last

decade, according to Sergeant Hartley, and knowing how to Photo by Staff Sgt. Monte Volk best use a canine in a dangerous and close-quarters situation Staff Sgt. Adam Fike, 21st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pulls MWD Paki away can mean the difference between safely apprehending the bad from a simulated suspect. guy and inflicting injuries on friendly forces. Other agencies involved with the training included Manitou Springs, Pueblo, Fountain and Evans Police Departments and Weld and Logan County Sheriff’s Offices. “These kinds of training opportunities are great because they allow us to build camaraderie with other local law enforce- ment agencies,” said Staff Sgt. Dustin Webster, 10th SFS mili- tary working dog handler. “It also allows us to learn new tools we can use on deployments and while working at our home station.” Each of the three teams participating in the training covered indoor house movements, getting teams of four or five officers comfortable with a working dog entering a house, as well as SWAT-entry tactics with special consideration to canines. Sergeant Hartley said he wanted officers, both military Photo by Staff Sgt. Monte Volk and civilian, to take away from the training an “increased Multiple law enforcement agencies work together learning new tatics. tactical mindset.” “If you have a tactical mindset, you’ll be safe,” Sergeant Hartley said. “With this, you’ll be able to employ a canine into a dangerous position. For the military, it doesn’t change. It doesn’t matter whether you don camouflage and go to a base for work or put on ‘blacks’ and walk the streets ... tactics are tactics.” The training provided has a direct impact on operations at the Academy and Peterson, home to the second-largest military Photo by Capt. Uriah Orland John Post (front), Pueblo County dog kennel in the continental United States, according to 21st Sheriffs Office, Staff Sgt Billy SFS officials. Burgan (Right), 21st Security Military working dogs are in high demand throughout Forces Squadron, Peterson Air Southwest Asia. While deployed, MWDs are responsible for Force Base, and Brandon Talton several areas of operations, including search and destroy (left), Pueblo County Sheriffs missions for weapons caches, detainee operations, vehicle Office, cover all the angles as they searches and hunting for suspected members of the al-Qaeda approach a house in Pine Valley terrorist organization. during a joint training session. “This training would help any military working dog handler with dog familiarity and how they react,” said Staff Sgt. Brooks Jones, 21st SFS MWD trainer. Sergeant Jones recently returned from a more than seven month deployment to Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Military Police Battalion, based out of Camp Lejuene, N.C. There, Sergeant Jones and his MWD, performing an “in-lieu- of” tasking, were responsible for weapons cache searches and raids on suspected al-Qaeda strongholds. “Knowing how to differentiate between good and bad guys is important for these dogs,” Sergeant Jones said. “Getting the dogs used to the yelling and running around, as well as the chaos that ensues from entering a building is vitally important.

We’d like to take the training back to Peterson and instruct our Photo by Capt. Uriah Orland Photo by Capt. Uriah Orland Brandon Talton, a K-9 handler with other MWD handlers. You train as much as you can for the El Paso County Sheriffs Office K-9 handler Sara Norkoli controls “Checko” before the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office, mission you hope you’ll never face. You just can’t beat the entering a house in Pine valley in search of a training decoy. prepares to enter an apartment knowledge you get from our civilian law enforcement.” during a joint training session in Pine Valley. 18 April 18, 2008 Tiny stones cause big pain for those deployed

By Staff Sgt. Mareshah Haynes urine from the kidneys to the bladder. come from all branches of the armed ered in the AFTH. 332nd Expeditionary Public Affairs The ureters are about the diameter of a forces, Doctor Mansfield said. “Most “It was uncomfortable,” Sergeant pencil and the urine opening is about the commonly, patients have a [family or Mosher said. “I didn’t go in [to the clinic] BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) diameter of a sharpened pencil lead. personal] history of stones. Patients who at first, but by [April 1] it was the worst — Battlefield warriors, in peak phys- The average stone seen at the hospital have a history of stones have a higher risk pain I’d ever had, ever. It felt like I’d ical condition, the toughest of the tough, is about the size of a pea. of making stones here in Iraq.” been in a 12-round fight and they are being brought to their knees, Symptoms of kidney stone disease Deployed servicemembers have an worked me over pretty good in my writhing on the floor in tears and pain. often occur without any notice and increased risk of kidney stones because kidneys.” The culprit — kidney stones. include sudden and severe pain on the of several factors. Sergeant Mosher’s stones were small Surgeries to remove the small side of the lower back, vomiting, nausea “Stones are more common in places enough, 6-7 milimeters, to be treated calcium deposits are the most common and blood in the urine, said Doctor where it’s hot and dry,” Doctor Mansfield with laser surgery, and the stones were non-trauma related surgery performed Mansfield, who is deployed from Scott said. “It’s generally the lack of water broken into smaller pieces and then at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Air Force Base, Ill. intake. The combination of the hot removed from the ureter. Balad Air Base, Iraq, where approxi- Maj. (Dr.) Paul DeFlorio, 332 climate, not enough liquid intake and He said he had never had a kidney mately 20-30 patients each month are EMDOS emergency room staff physi- anyone who has had a history of prior stone, nor does he have a family history treated for nephrolithiasis, commonly cian, is one of the first doctors to attend stone disease is at high risk for making of stones. He believes the stones were known as kidney stone disease, said Col. to patients with kidney stones when more stones.” caused by his diet, which he is planning (Dr.) John Mansfield, 332nd they come into the emergency room, Other risk factors include excessive to change. Expeditionary Medical Operations as they normally do. calcium, salt or protein intake from Though the risks may be high for Squadron urologist. “People are literally writhing in bed foods or supplements. servicemembers, especially in the desert Kidney stones don’t only hurt indi- with pain,” said Doctor DeFlorio who is “Those protein shakes that are climate, kidney stone disease is prevent- vidual servicemembers, they also hurt deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, popular with body builders lower the pH able. military operations. Texas. “They feel nausea and the sensa- of the urine and put people at risk for “By far the most important thing “During that time frame [when tion to urinate, but they can’t. Some kidney stones. They need to watch those our [servicemembers] can do to prevent passing a stone] the troop is out of the people have blood in the urine, which things very carefully especially if they stones is to increase their fluid intake and mission; they’re incapable of working. really frightens them, so they have a lot have a history of kidney stones,” Doctor produce more urine everyday,” Doctor In fact, stones are so severe that if there’s of anxiety. Predominately, there’s a lot Mansfield said. “Also avoid a lot of salt Mansfield said. “Our servicemembers, a pilot we know who has a kidney stone, of pain. People liken it to natural child- and calcium.” on average, need to produce 2.5 liters of they’re grounded until they’re stone free. birth.” A Soldier deployed to Camp urine per day. As it gets hotter and we It could dangerously interrupt what they Kidney stones affect both men and Cropper, Iraq, Army Sgt. Robert Mosher, lose more fluids through our skin when do for a living,” Doctor Mansfield said. women, but are more prevalent in men 345th Support Battalion based out of we sweat, we need to drink more to Kidney stones are formed in the ages 20-40 years old, Doctor Mansfield Oklahoma, recently experienced a case produce those 2.5 liters a day.” kidneys and cause pain for the sufferer said. of kidney stone disease and was away “If we can save one troop from when the stones fall into one of the Eighty percent of the patients [seen from his unit and his mission for seven having kidney stone disease, we’re doing sufferer’s ureters, the tube that carries at the hospital] are male and patients days while he was treated and recov- a world of good,” he said. Lower Monthly Payments! Zero cash out of pocket!

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By Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan firefighters and military police Airmen from the 407th assistant fire chief deployed from Springfield Air 407th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs Provost Marshal’s office immediately responded to the National Guard Base, Ill. “The building was fully scene after a wooden building in the camp caught fire engulfed when we arrived and there were ALI BASE, Iraq (AFPN) — Airmen from the Ali only minutes beforehand. flames shooting out of the eves and windows about Base fire department and provost marshal’s office There were no casualties. 15 to 20 feet and there was massive amounts of responded to a structure fire in the Romanian coali- To combat the fire, the fire department deployed smoke.” tion force camp here April 11. every available truck to “safeguard our Romanian The team immediately dispatched a majority of The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron brothers,” said Master Sgt. Jay Watts, the 407th ECES the firefighters to the rear of the building because that was where most of the fire was. Sergeant Watts said they then sent the remaining firefighters to the front of the building to begin pushing the flames toward the rest of their team. “We caught the blaze in a crossfire and attacked it with everything we had,” he said. “Within 40 minutes of the initial call, we had the fire completely extin- guished.” After the fire was extinguished, the emergency response forces “went through the building to clear any hot spots and remove any salvageable items,” said Tech. Sgt. Tim Walsh, a 407th ECES firefighter deployed from Misawa Air Base, Japan. According to fire department officials, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. “It was a total loss,” Sergeant Walsh said. Air Force emergency response forces respond to all emergencies here including those involving coali- tion partners, such as the Romanians, or other serv- ices, like the Army and Navy. “They’re our coalition partners. They are our brother-in-arms,” said Capt. Kevin Lombardo, the

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson 407th PMO provost marshal deployed from Peterson The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters extinguish spot fires on a building in the Air Force Base, Colo. “They help us outside the wire Romanian camp at Ali Base, Iraq, April 11. The Air Force emergency response forces respond to all so we are doing everything we can to help them inside emergencies including coalition partners. The building was destroyed but there were no casualties. the wire.” Making Childhood Safe & Secure

Proud to serve the Pikes Peak Region 20 April 18, 2008 Ehn named Top Performer at skills competition

shots, including seven straight. Ehn skated Senior’s penalty shot down the center of the ice and then drifted goal led West Team to the right with the puck on his forehand. He skated across the slot to his left and to victory pushed the puck in front of him. He then put the stick in his left hand reached By Dave Toller down on the ice with his right hand and Athletic communications pushed the puck through his legs. The 2007 All-American then spun backwards Air Force senior Eric Ehn was named and slapped the puck over the pad of the West Team’s Top Performer at the goaltender Justin Mrazek from Union. NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge at the The play brought the crowd to its feet Pepsi Center in Denver April 11. and earned Ehn the Top Performer award. Ehn led the West Team to a 13-6 win The most decorated hockey player over the East Team in the third annual in school history, Ehn was a Hobey Baker competition as part of the “Friday Night Hat Trick finalist last season and at the Frozen Four”. The Dexter, Mich., concluded his career with 146 points in native was joined on the West Team by 133 career games. Ehn missed 14 games Daniel Vukovic (Michigan State), Andrew from Jan. 19 to March 17 with a leg injury Thomas (Denver), Nino Musitelli this season. He returned to the lineup in (Miami), Jimmy Kilpatrick (Colorado the NCAA Northeast Regional and played College), Mike Forgie (Wayne State), vs. second-ranked Miami. Despite missing Peter Mannino (Denver), Kyle Jones (St. the second half of the conference schedule, Norbert), Bobbi Ross (Minnesota), he still collected third-team all-conference Courtney DeHoey (Lake Forest), Laura honors. He was leading the league in Fast (St. Cloud State), Shannon Moulson scoring prior to the injury and finished (Niagara), Tessa Bonhomme (Ohio State), the year with six goals and 19 assists for Laura Hosier (Mercyhurst) and Britni 25 points in 25 games. Kehler (Minnesota State). Ehn is the second Air Force player Ehn competed in the Puck Control selected to the Skills Competition in the Photo by Capt. Uriah Orland Relay, the Fastest Skater and the Penalty brief three-year history of the event. Last Falcon senior Eric Ehn skates toward the goal in the Fastest Skates portion Shot. Prior to Ehn’s penalty shot attempt, season, Andrew Ramsey competed in the of the Frozen Four Skills Competition at the Pepsi Center in Denver April 11. the goaltenders had stopped 13 of the 15 event at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Ehn’s performance earned him the Top Performer Award. Air Force Falls to Quinnipiac in overtime, 11-10

a 2-0 lead before back-to-back goals from Jack Parchman Massa scores career-best and Colin Lockhart tied the score. While the Bobcats three goals closed out the opening period with a 3-2 lead, Air Force tied the game with a score from junior Brian Massa and By Melissa McKeown took its first lead of the game with an unassisted goal Athletic communications by sophomore Ridge Flick. The Falcons went on to grab a 5-4 advantage at the half. A fourth-period rally fell short as the Air Force The Bobcats again tied the game midway through lacrosse team dropped an 11-10 overtime decision to the third period before junior Griffin Nevitt tallied a conference rival Quinnipiac Sunday at Cadet Lacrosse man-down goal to put the Falcons back on top. However, Stadium. The Falcons fall to 3-6 on the season, 1-2 in Quinnipiac went on a 4-1 run to end the quarter, the GWLL, while the Bobcats improve to 7-3, 1-2 in the including a score with just six seconds on the clock to league. regain their two-goal lead. Down by two goals going into the final period, Air Massa led Air Force with a career-high three goals Force scored the first two goals of the fourth quarter to and one assist, while Rose and Lockhart added two tie the game at 9-9. With 1:19 left on the clock, senior scores each. Flick, Parchman and Tristan Newkirk also David Rose notched a score as a man-up opportunity added assists for the Falcons. Air Force outshot was ending to give Air Force a one-goal lead. However, Quinnipiac, 44-32, while winning 14 of 25 face-offs. The Quinnipiac won the ensuing face-off and controlled the Falcons also went 2-for-3 on the power play, while offensive action, getting the equalizer with just nine holding the Bobcats to 0-for-3 on man-up opportuni- seconds remaining in regulation. ties. The overtime period belonged to the Bobcats, who For the Bobcats, Ted Dimond led the offense with retained possession in their offensive end throughout. three goals, all in the third period, while goalkeeper Kevin A score from Todd Kaiser with 1:40 left on the clock Benzing tallied 16 saves on the afternoon. Photo by Rachel Boettcher gave Quinnipiac the win and ended the Falcons’ perfect Air Force is back in actionSunday, when it travels Air Force Falcon junior Brian Massa led Air Force record at home. to New Haven, Conn., to take on Yale in a non-confer- with a career-high three goals and one assist in Quinnipiac started the game on top, getting out to ence match-up. The game is slated for 12:00 p.m. (ET). the 11-10 OT loss to Quinnipiac.

Dean Chuva Wins 2 decision over Navy’s MIkoto Daryn Nelson dropped a 5-0 deci- INTERCOLLEGIATE NCBA Championship Title Yoshida, Air Force has won three of sion to Nevada’s Ryan Kotey in the Baseball the last four 112-pound national titles. 156-pound final. April 11-13 at Farmington, N.M. RENO, Nev. - Junior Dean Chuva Two other Falcons competed Army won its first team title at the New Mexico 7 Falcons 1 New Mexico 26 Falcons 9 claimed his first-ever national title, as during the final round of NCBA NCBA Championships, while Navy New Mexico 3 Falcons 13 the Air Force boxing team wrapped action. Junior Jesse Horton was took second with 38 points and host up competition at the National denied a chance to repeat as the 119- Nevada finished third (32). Air Force Boxing Collegiate Boxing Association pound champion, when Army’s Matt finished fourth (21) and Lock Haven, April 12 at Reno, Nev. NCBA National Championships National Championships in Reno, Longo earned a 5-0 decision in a the 2007 national champion, finished Dean Chuva wins NCBA championship title Nev., Saturday. With Chuva’s split 3- rematch of last year’s finals. Senior fifth (20). 112-lbs.: Dean Chuva April 18, 2008 21 DFF downs MDG for volleyball crown

By Dave Castilla Argentine exchange officer, Otto Schaub, due to a Intramural sports director season-ending injury, got back on track as Yale served out the last 5 points to defeat the medics 15-10. “The game is simple,” said the Dean of Faculty After a quick break, the “if” game started and with Foreign Languages team coach Vic Nell. “Pass, set and the game tied at 25-25, MDG’s Shane Palm made the spike.” save of the tournament as he hit the third ball from And that’s what the DFF team did to take the 40 feet out, rifling it over the net. Lizeth Cameron intramural volleyball base championship April 9. served the final point for a 27-26 hospital lead. DFF had to come thru the loser’s brackets to In the second game, Yale had some help with the defeat the 10th Medical Group, who were last year’s service points as he and Miguel Duran, an exchange base runners-up. After defeating the hospital in the officer from Spain, had 12 service points and Yvonne championship game, DFF took the final “if neces- Allen’s sets and Kirk Reimer kill shots put MDG back sary” match, 26-27, 25, 21 and 15-9. on their heels. Colon served out the game 25-21 and MDG and DFF were the top two teams during the DFF had tied the match. regular season, so for both teams to be in the finals In the final match MDG could not score on any of this double elimination tournament was no fluke. of their serves and DFF held a slight lead at 9 -5 with MDG defeated DFF in the first night of action 25- Duran serving. Yale and his service points got the game 12 25 -20 putting DFF in the losers bracket. In the to 14-7, and then MDG’s Jenifer Bricker’s serving got second and final day of the tournament DFF defeated the score to 14-9. Colon served the final point as DFF CES/CS 25-20 and 25-17, forcing the championship captured the crown. game with MDG. Biava said he was proud of his team DFF’s chance of winning the tournament were “Some of the players had to really step up tonight increased when two keys to the MDG program, coach and they really did,” he said. “We can’t take anything Tevita Mafi and assistant coach Brent Kincaid, couldn’t away from DFF. They play a tough, solid volleyball make the championship night. In the championship game.” match, DFF jumped all over MDG 25-12 as Gary Yale Nell was just as proud of his players. Photo by Dennis Rogers served 9 straight points to put DFF up 23-12, and Victor “They played hard and they wanted to win,” he Miguel Duran, Dean of Faculty Foreign Languages team member, serves the ball at the intramural Colon served the game out. said. “They played three matches tonight and won them volleyball base championship game April 9. DFF MDG got it back together, winning the second all. I’m so very proud of my team.” defeated the 10th Medical Group team in the final game, 25-18. In the third match, DFF, who was missing Next up is the Rocky Mountain Military Volleyball “if necessary” match 26-27, 25-21 and 15-9. three key players in Randy Liefer, Dan Uribe and the Championship at Schriever Air Force Base May 10.

Falcons finish spring practice

Ryan Harrison lets it fly during warm-up drills at Falcon Stadium Saturday. During warm-ups, the soon-to-be senior made a 63- Photos by Capt. Uriah Orland yarder with the wind. Ben Cochran rifles a pass during the final spring football practice at Falcon Stadium Saturday. Head Coach, Troy Calhoun, looks on and evaluates the freshman as a possible starter for next season.

(Air Force) dec. Mikoto Yoshida (Navy) Men’s Tennis April 13 at San Diego April 12 at Tempe, Ariz. 119-lbs.: Matt Longo (Army) dec. Jesse April 4 at Albuquerque, N.M. UNLV 7 Falcons 0 Sun Angel Classic Horton (Air Force) San Diego State 7 Falcons 0 Ally Romanko, 800-meter run, 2:09.77, 7th 165-lbs.: Ryan Kotey (Nevada) dec. Daryn Track and Field Daniel Castle, 1500-meter run, 3:45.40 Nelson (Air Force) April 5 at Albuquerque, N.M. April 12 at Boulder, Colo. Kevin Hawkins, 800-meter run, 1:49.74 New Mexico 7 Falcons 0 Colorado Invitational Lacrosse Melissa Beerse, pole vault, 13’1 ½”, 1st Women’s Gymnastics April 11 at AFA April 6 at Albuquerque, N.M. st April 12 at Minneapolis Utah 7 Falcons 0 Sara Neubauer, shot put, 50’4 ½”, 1 Falcons 13 Bellarmine 8 Dan Paladino, hammer throw, 194’3”, 1st NCAA North Central Regional st Brittany Dutton, 38.225, 17th Devin Hart, long jump, 22’1”, 1 th April 13 at AFA Women’s Tennis Travis Picou, 100-meter dash, 10.61, 1st Michelle Denise, 37.475, 20 April 11 at San Diego nd Falcons 10 (OT) Quinnipiac 11 Noah Palicia, pole vault, 14’9”, 1st Abigail Rogers, 36.800, 22 San Diego State 7 Falcons 0 Kayla Kincade, balance beam, 9.650 22 April 18, 2008

-Mock Interviewing Session; April requiring specialized expertise. Hours To submit your name or for more infor- 30, 8:30 a.m. to noon: Participate in a will be limited. For more information mation, contact Master Sgt. Angela Evans mock interview with a real HR represen- or to schedule an appointment, call at [email protected] or Master Sgt. tative. 333-3642. Donald Comp at donald.comp@ -Transition Assistance Program usafa.edu. Seminar: People separating in a year or Ceremony recognizes retiring in two years can call the Airman volunteers & Family Readiness Flight to reserve a Academy volunteers who share their spot in the next available TAP class. The time and talents to make a difference in Athletic facility closures class guides people through building a The Hall of Excellence, located in our military and local communities will resume, interviewing skills, networking, be honored with a special Volunteer the Falcon Athletic Complex, is closed for dressing for success and more. minor construction through May 17. Recognition Awards ceremony at the For more information or to register Falcon Club Friday. Deli sandwiches and for a class, call 333-3444. AFRF offers options light hors d’oeuvres will be served from Scholarships offered -Newcomer’s Base Red Carpet Tour; 11 to 11:30 a.m. and the official cere- As part of the Annual Pikes Peak or Bike race mony will begin at 11:30 a.m. The today, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: An inform- The Air Force Cadet Cycling Team Bust Rodeo Parade, Aleut Management ative, fun-filled base tour that gives insight Academy community is invited to attend Services, in coordination with the hosts the Rocky Mountain West Cycling and support its outstanding volunteers. into the Academy mission and reveals Conference Race at the Academy Saturday Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce all there is to see and do here. and Sunday. On these days, Academy Military Affairs Division, sponsors schol- -Sponsorship training; April 29, 8 to Deployment open house arships awarded to deserving family drivers should be aware of cyclists on the The Airman & Family Readiness 9 a.m.: This is a mandatory class for those roads and also be aware of the possibility members of U.S. military servicemembers who have been assigned to sponsor a Center host an informal Deployment killed or wounded in action while in a of slight delays due to the race. Drivers Open House April 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 newcomer to the area. Contact your unit are asked to be patient and not pass designated combat zone. The scholar- sponsorship monitor for details. p.m. for Academy deployers and their ships are awarded to family members unsafely. Races will begin Saturday from families. The goal is to have an inviting, -Smooth Move; April 30, 9 to 10 7 to 10:30 a.m. and again Sunday from 7 who have been accepted into an accred- a.m.: Lessen the stress of an upcoming warm and relaxing atmosphere while ited college or university, or who are a.m. to 2 p.m. For spectators who would offering access to the base support agen- move by learning innovative ways to like to view the races, the best views avail- current college students seeking support make it a smooth one. This is a manda- cies, in addition to acquainting families for either a traditional degree-seeking able both days are on Pine Drive or by the with the Airman & Family Readiness tory class for all Academy people going cadet athletic fields on the uphill near program up to and including master’s through a permanent change of station. Center location and available programs. degrees, or for vocational/career and tech- the overlooks. Anyone interested in partic- The dress for attendees is civilian casual. ipating, helping or getting more informa- nical education. Applicants must be Food and refreshments will be provided. committed to attend during the 2007/2008 tion should contact Maj. Jim Weinstein For more information or to RSVP, call at 333-5305. academic year. 333-3444 by Friday. For more information or for a schol- arship application, contact Brian Binn at OSC function Spaghetti dinner CADET CHAPEL (719) 575-4325 or [email protected], or Pikes The Academy Officers’ Spouses’ Club The Airman & Family Readiness Catholic Masses: Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Event Manager, hosts a Kitchen Bingo Luncheon Sunday Center hosts a free spaghetti dinner for Brenda Carender at (719) 262-7160 or Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Falcon Club. the Academy’s deployed members’ fami- [email protected]. (or by appointment) For more information or to RSVP, contact lies May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Airman Mass - 10 a.m. Deb Coppock at 574-1485 or kedekeka & Family Readiness Center. For more Chorale concert set Weekday @aol.com by 9 p.m. Sunday. information or to RSVP, call Tech. Sgt. Lisa The Colorado Springs Chorale offers Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Taylor at 333-6393. “Music’s Fire,” a classical concert, Saturday Wednesday Charity screening at 8 p.m. in the Pikes Peak Center for the Catholic Adoration - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. In preparation for the upcoming Law Day golf Performing Arts. Tickets range from $16- Mass - 6 p.m. Combined Federal Campaign, volunteers The Academy legal office will host $48 and a $2 military discount is offered. Protestant Services: are needed to assist in screening the appli- their annual Academy Law Day Golf For tickets, call (719) 520-7469 or visit the Sunday cations of charities applying to be included Scramble May 2 at the Eisenhower Golf Pikes Peak Center box office or any Traditional - 9:00 a.m. in this year’s CFC. The event is Thursday Course. The event will be a morning TicketsWest outlet. Hill Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. and Academy military and civilians may scramble with registration, breakfast and Jewish Services volunteer two hours or more. Training and driving range use beginning at 6:30 a.m. Cadets present concert Fridays - 7 p.m. lunch will be provided. For more infor- Fees for the event, being held on the Silver The Academy Catholic Cadet Choir mation or to volunteer, contact Steve Course, are $52 for active duty and DoD and Cadet Community Orchestra are Buddhist Worship Sandridge at 333-8812 or steven. civilian personnel and $85 for non-affil- scheduled to present a public concert at Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room [email protected]. iated guests. The fee includes greens and St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Colorado Muslim Prayer cart fee, driving range use, food and Springs Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The concert Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, Tax assistance beverage and hole prizes. For more infor- will feature sacred choral and patriotic Chapel Basement The Academy Tax Center will mation or to register, call Capt. Aaron music as well as instrumental chamber COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL remain open past the traditional filing Haase at 333-0739. Deadline for entry is music and will include works by Catholic Masses: season in an effort to further assist rede- Thursday. Palestrina, Hassler, Faure’, Mozart and Saturday ploying Airmen. While this service is Vivaldi Gloria. The concert is free and Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. aimed at accommodating deployers, Spouse appreciation open to the public, and tickets are not Mass - 4 p.m. Airmen who have delayed in filing their A Military Spouse Appreciation Day required. For more information, call Gary Sunday taxes for other reasons may be seen on event will be held May 6 from 10 a.m. to De Kler at 333-7868. Mass - 9:30 a.m. a limited basis. If you will receive a 2 p.m. at the Armed Services YMCA at Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. refund, there is no penalty for filing your 2190 Jet Wing Dr. in Colorado Springs. (Sept. - May) taxes after the April 15 deadline. If you The free event will feature hair cuts, Tuesday-Friday Mass - 11:30 a.m. have taxes due, penalties and interest cooking on a budget demonstrations, may be assessed. Airman can avoid these massages, fashion shows, lunch, crafts Protestant Services: fines by submitting an extension request, and more. Limited childcare is available Saturday along with a check for the amount of with prior reservations. For more infor- Contemporary - 6 p.m. taxes owed. Even if a refund is antici- mation, call (719) 622-9622. Sunday pated, submitting an extension request Traditional - 8 a.m. Gospel - 11:15 a.m. is recommended to preserve any actions Toastmasters sought Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. tied to a “timely filed” return. The Tax The Academy is starting a (Sept. - May) Center operates under the IRS Volunteer Toastmaster International chapter and Income Tax Assistance program, which is seeking those interested in attending. Military Academy Pagan Society is designed to assist in the preparation Those interested must submit their Third Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. of simple taxes. The tax preparers are names, and once all the names are (For more info, call TSgt. Longcrier at 333-6187.) prohibited from preparing business taxes collected, a demonstration meeting will For more information, call 333-3300. ,as well as a few other types of taxes be scheduled with the regional director. 32 April 18, 2008