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Photo by Dennis Rogers Historical handoff Gen. William Looney, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the Jeffries Desk to Academy Superintendent, Lt. Gen. John Regni in the Cadet Library’s Gimble Collection Room, Oct. 5. The leather covered writing desk, originating in the late 1700’s and belonging to balloonist D. John Jeffries, was a gift to the Academy from Contessa Caproni of the Caproni Aircraft Corporation in Italy. It was given to General Looney during his June 28 visit to Rome for shipment here.The desk is a significant addition to the Academy’s collection of aviation historical memorabilia. For more on General Looney’s visit, see Page 3. Air Force best and brightest honored Falcons By Julie Imada the Academy can be applied to his overall cadets receive are key building blocks for return Research staff writer Air Force career. the Air Force’s future scientists, techni- Page 14 The 2007 Academy graduate cians and engineers. The program Dr. The efforts of the best and the acknowledged fellow award recipient, Vergez leads allows cadets to benefit from brightest scientists, technicians and engi- Dr. Paul Vergez, played a pivotal role in Department of Defense funds and support neers were honored at the Air Force his growth as a scientist and an officer. for their projects. Science, Technology and Engineering He said all Academy faculty play impor- The award recipients were saluted Award Ceremony and Dinner, Oct. 4, at tant mentoring roles for the cadets and by guests including Deputy Assistant the Academy’s Falcon Club. teach them research methods for life. Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Photo by Lewis Carlyle Among the award winners was 2nd Dr. Vergez was named Outstanding Technology and Engineering, Terry Lt. Robert Bethancourt, recognized for his Science and Engineering Educator of the Jaggers, and other top Air Force leaders outstanding contributions in cadet Year. from around the country. research in 2007. While he’s pursuing his He mentored and led cadets as part Dean of the Faculty, Brig. Gen. Dana Air Force career as a pilot instead of a of the Attitude Control of Satellites Born, and Chief Scientist of the Air Force, scientist, he said the scientific under- program. The astronautical engineer said Dr. Mark Lewis, addressed the crowd. standing and research skills he learned at the “hands-on” learning opportunities See BRIGHTEST, Page 4 International enlisted leaders swap ideas

By Butch Wehry personally learned something new each each other and that really is the “most Academy Spirit staff time; the experience was invaluable.” valuable” result of these exchanges. INSIDE said Academy Command Chief Master “We also get a distinct picture of Commentary 2 The recent Academy International Sgt. Arvin Davis, host for this year’s just how fortunate we are serving as News 3 Leaders Conference allowed U.S. senior conference. “We interchanged ideas and American Airmen,” he said. “Clearly, Features 10 NCOs and many from other nations a talked about our nation’s enlisted corps, our training and professional develop- Sports 14 chance to swap experiences and ideas. our training, our challenges, our roles ment track set ourselves apart from Community 16 “While stationed in Europe, I took and responsibilities.” other countries.” Classifieds 17 part in a number of similar visits and Chief Davis said they learned from See LEADERS, Page 4 2 October 12, 2007

Directorate of Public Affairs mission: To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy This active ‘Wingman thing’ matters Lt. Gen. John Regni — Academy Superintendent Maj. Brett Ashworth — By Chief Master Sgt. Larry Welch Director of Public Affairs 10th Mission Support Squadron Staff. Sgt. Tim Jenkins — superintendent NCOIC, Internal Information Being an active Wingman Wayne Amann — Editor [email protected] How good are you at being an active Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer helps us accomplish our [email protected] Wingman? Does it matter? Ann Patton — Staff Writer In a June 2007 article, Gen T. 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Look for opportuni- Our Air Force, as an institution, thinks ership necessary to get the job done right. ties to be an active Wingman for your Submissions it matters. Being an active Wingman means training people. Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet That’s three for three. Hopefully, by your Airmen correctly, so they know how It’s no secret. Being an active Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. now, you see this Wingman thing is impor- to do their jobs and uphold standards. It Wingman in our Air Force is a big deal and Deadline for free classified ads on a space-avail- tant for our Air Force. And it is impor- also means caring enough to correct it matters a lot. It’s what helps us accom- able basis is 12 noon every Tuesday for that week’s publication date. 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If not, sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news Keeping proper dress and appearance the Air Force or bachelor degrees and the you’re in the wrong Air Force. paper@ usafa.af.mil. CharacterCharacter CCornerorner Seminar overview The Academy’s Center for Character Devel- cadet’s interpersonal leadership skills through experi- back to their facilitator. opment conducts more than 130 graduation-require- ential exercises. Respect, integrity, diversity and the ACES. The eight-hour firstie program, ment character seminars each academic year. They power of attitudes are prominent themes. Cadets Academy Character Enrichment Seminar, focuses are: attend an afternoon session at the Adventure-Based on organizational leadership and the ethical demands VECTOR.CadFourth-classet S cadetsig attendh at workshop PicLearningtur ropese course, where events involve emo- placed on Air Force officers. During roundtable dis- called Vital Effective Character Through Observation tional and physical risk. cussion, participants discuss ethical dilemmas and Reflection. This focuses on personal leadership LIFT. Second-class cadets attend an eight-hour drawn from facilitator’s real life experiences. and self-reflection. Cadets attend a six-hour session offsite seminar called Leaders-In-Flight Today. To help prepare cadets for commission- during each semester.Topics include establishing pur- Participants discuss servant leadership, building trust, ing, they’re exposed to senior officer and pose, developing vision, assessing personal values and loyalty to institutional values and senior NCO per- enlisted perspectives. acknowledging their influence on the Cadet Wing. spectives. It focuses on cadets as real leaders with To help facilitate, call Mrs. R&R. Third-class cadets attend the eight-hour real people today.The cadets field-test the seminar’s Kathy Lentz at 333-4277 or e- Respect and Responsibility seminar. This develops major insights within their squadrons and report mail [email protected]. Character Counts airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KAFA radio, 97.7 FM.

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“At home in “I’ll put winter “A basic concern “I’ve clipped all Chicago we tires on my car, is my car’s my flower buds wear clothes in then make antifreeze and and am turning layers to stay reservations for window washer. off my outside warm. I check skiing. I’ll be sure to hoses. I’ve done have good my boots, caps, And, I’ll exercise a lot of silicon wipers. I live in car tires and so I can ski.” Black Forest and work and I put a defroster,” we had three feet rubber base on of snow on the ground.” the garage door.” Cadet 3rd Class Chameka Boswell Mr. Jim Rogers Cadet Squadron 25 Army retiree Ms. Lorrie Padilla Mr.Al Weber Health and Wellness Center Air Force retiree, volunteer October 12, 2007 3 AETC commander tells cadets: ‘you will be a leader’

By Butch Wehry thing grinds to a halt. It’s not that hard ditionary force, a military college, a “You will be a leader, I would bet Academy Spirit staff to make decisions. You are soon to be warfare center, a numbered air force, two money,” General Looney said. “In 2020, second lieutenants, which means you acquisition centers and a major command. some of you will be squadron “Without a doubt you’re part of the have determination and have learned a lot He flew 62 combat hours in the F-15 commanders and by 2030 group greatest aerospace force the world has about yourselves.” in support of Operation Southern Watch commanders.” ever known,” Gen. William Looney, Air General Looney came to the and commanded Joint Task Force 86-2 in The AETC commander is respon- Education and Training Command Academy to attend his Class of 1972 support of Operation Uphold Democracy. sible for the recruiting, training and educa- commander, told the class of 2008 in reunion. He noted that more than 50 He is a command pilot with more than tion of Air Force people. His command Fairchild Hall, Oct. 4. percent of the Air Force generals are 4,000 flying hours, including 2,500 in the includes the Air Force Recruiting Service, “We live in a time where, within Academy graduates, including his staff F-15. two numbered air forces and Air minutes, missiles can be ready; that’s the and commanders. “Leadership,” he told cadets, “is all University. Air Education and Training kind of Air Force we are, what you’ll be General Looney commanded the about caring. You take a group of indi- Command consists of 13 bases, more part of and lead,” he told cadets in the cadet wing in his senior year. The general viduals, and bring them together. Give than 92,000 active duty, reserve, guard, packed lecture hall. “Be decisive. You’ve has commanded a flight, a fighter people power, and see what they do. And civilians and contractors, and 1,750 got to make decisions. If you don’t, every- squadron, two fighter wings, an air expe- you lead from the front, not the rear.” trainer, fighter and mobility aircraft. Historical desk given to Academy

By Butch Wehry the world wars, Caproni produced mostly bombers Academy Spirit staff and light transport planes. The Societa Italiana Caproni ceased to exist in 1950. The presentation of the Jeffries Desk from Gen. The desk was given to General Looney during William Looney, Air Education and Training his June 28 visit to Rome, for transport to the Command commander to Lt. Gen. John Regni, Academy. Academy superintendent, was made in the Gimble The McDermott Library has a number of Library, Oct. 5. Jeffries/Blanchard items in its Col. Richard Gimbel The leather-covered writing desk was a gift to Aeronautical History Collection, including an orig- the Academy from Contessa Caproni of the Caproni inal engraving of Jeffries’ and Blanchard’s first inter- Aircraft Corporation in Italy. national balloon flight on Jan. 7, 1785, across the It’s fascinating how flight-related objects come English Channel, as well as their recollections of that to the Academy. flight printed in 1786. Originally, the desk was a gift from Dr. John “Some years ago, the Contessa Caproni gave the Courtesy Photo Jeffries (1745-1819) to the wife of his ballooning Academy one of two remaining original, never-used The Jeffries Desk made in Europe by early bal- loonists was presented to the Academy by Gen. partner, Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809). wooden aircraft props made by the Caproni Aircraft William Looney, Air Education and Training Together, they made the first balloon crossing of Factory in Italy for World War I American ‘Liberty’ Command commander on Oct. 4. the English Channel on Jan. 7, 1785. aircraft,” said Jani Buckhouse, project officer. “So The original leather lap-desk, complete with orig- this desk is a very significant addition to our collec- “It will reside at the cadet library in the Gimbel inal key, presented by American John Jeffries to tion of aviation historical memorabilia and docu- Collection Room, along with other Blanchard mate- Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard in the late 1700s mentation, both from the Jeffries-Blanchard rials,” said Mr. Paul Martin, Academy museum ,arrived at the Academy Sept. 19. It was accompanied connection as well as the Caproni relationship.” specialist. by other items related to the Jeffries/Blanchard desk, as well as a number of other items including recently UCI Tip of the Week Holding best practices or benchmark programs issued Italian postage stamps and post cards in memory to present to the IG, in hopes they will offset poten- of Gianni Caproni (1886 - 1957). tial findings or noncompliant areas, is not a good Caproni was an Italian aircraft manufacturer By Maj. Matthew Alley Inspector General, Chief of Inspections idea. They will not have that effect. started in 1908 by Gianni Caproni. Caproni made Waiting to share them only delays the potential the first aircraft of Italian construction in 1911. If you and your unit have a best practice or bench- benefit to the rest of the Air Force. During World War I, Caproni developed a series mark program, don’t wait for the Unit Compliance The inspectors will take note of programs iden- of successful heavy bombers, used by the Italian, Inspection to share it. tified as best practices and will give you an opportu- French, British and U.S air forces. Use the Suggestion Program, an AFSO21 event or nity to “water their eyes”. Between the world wars, Caproni evolved into a your chain of command to share these as soon as For UCI questions, call the Academy Inspector large syndicate named Società Italiana Caproni, Milano, possible. General Inspections office at 333-7679 or 333-4746. which bought some smaller manufacturers. Between Thanks For Your Service!

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By Capt. Dieter Waldvogel in the eyes of the outside academic commu- Foreign Language Department nity. They also provide cadets the oppor- tunity to experience various teaching The Dean of Faculty organization has methodologies and to be exposed to a a 725-member faculty and staff, including more diversified perspective of the issues 19 visiting professors from institutions of inherent in the various academic disci- higher education, senior government offi- plines.” cials, nationally and internationally known The Visiting Faculty Program is scholars and renowned scientists as part considered a critical part of the Academy’s of the Academy’s Visiting Faculty Program. overall academic program by the The program began in 1975 with only Academy’s institutional accrediting agency, two visiting professors. Now, it annually the Higher Learning Commission of the employs at least one distinguished visiting North Central Association of Colleges and faculty member per department. Most Schools. visiting faculty members return to their The academic value derived from the Photo by Joel Strayer home institution or organization after reciprocal sharing of information between The Academy cadet a cappella group, In the Stairwell, entertains during the visiting faculty appreciation reception at the Dean of the Faculty’s home Oct. 3. spending one academic year at the the visiting faculty members and the Academy. Academy faculty is strongly emphasized research or field experience not only in rhetoric is real, and it really is all about the To highlight the significance of the by the accrediting team during their recur- military career specialties but also in their students,” said Biology department’s Dr. program, the Dean of the Faculty, ring accreditation visits. academic disciplines, including expanding Arri Eisen from Emory University in Brig. Gen. Dana Born, hosted a visiting Why do visiting faculty members study abroad and exchanges.” Atlanta. “It’s amazing how this changes faculty appreciation reception at her home accept the invitation to come here and “Overwhelming pride,” Dr. Olenda the atmosphere from your typical college, Oct. 3. what is their initial impression of the Johnson, from North Carolina A&T State where the talk is about the students, but “These eminent civilian educators Academy? University, and a professor in the the reality is about the money, the publi- bring a vital expertise to the Air Force and “The top-notch quality of the people Management Department said. “I still get cations and the research. Here, it really take back to their permanent institutions here,” Virginia Tech professor Dr. William teary-eyed as I look out my window at is about the cadets, and faculty egos play a broadened awareness of the Academy Mason said. “This includes the cadets, the noontime formation. The cadets are a hugely less significant role.” environment,” said Dr. John Sherfesee, faculty and everyone else I’ve met. The impressive young men and women, teen- “How much more academically Director of Civilian Faculty Programs. atmosphere is outstanding.” agers that have committed themselves to vibrant the Academy now seems, in both “They enrich our faculty development “My impression is highly positive a rigorous education and military service. faculty and student expertise and interests,” initiatives through our faculty’s exposure because of the focus on student learning, What are these kids made of to make such Dr. Dunn of the English and Fine Arts to their individual academic skills. faculty enablement and development,” a decision at such a young age? That ques- department said. “They assist with our scholarship and University of Washington English professor tion boggles my mind.” “The focus on the cadet learning publishing efforts and broaden the under- Dr. Richard Dunn explained. “I was What aspect of their Academy tour emphasis,” said Dr. Mason of the standing and appreciation of the Academy’s pleased, and at first surprised, by student impressed visiting faculty the most? Aeronautical Engineering Department. position as an institution of higher learning opportunities for internships related to “Rarely do you see a place where the Continued next page EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE

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By Chaplain (Maj.) Rives Duncan served in Iraq and Afghanistan. veterans. It’s now the premiere cadet-veteran sympo- Center for Character Development Besides speakers and presentations in squadron sium. It’s matured into a major semi-annual event, assembly rooms, the program includes a landmark spanning four days, and attracting veterans from around Next week, cadets and staff will meet distinguished Academy event. the world. It involves the entire cadet wing. Each year graduates of the Academy as the Center for Character Maj. Jesse Long of the Academy history department cadets and veterans suggest themes for future forums. Development presents the Fall Falcon Heritage Forum. helped identify dorm rooms once occupied by distin- This year’s forum begins Wednesday with a keynote During the event, more than 40 guests will interact guished graduates such as Medal of Honor recipient address in Arnold Hall. Thursday and Oct. 19, the event with the cadet wing. The public is invited to two keynote Lance Sijan. has visiting veterans attending classes with their cadet addresses Thursday and Friday evening in Arnold During a Friday afternoon ceremony, a plaque will escorts and speaking to cadets in their squadrons. The Hall. be placed at each selected room, marking for future forum’s final day, Oct. 20, features the football game The event’s theme, “Your Heroes of USAFA,” focuses generations the rooms that served as the Academy between Air Force and Wyoming at Falcon Stadium. on Academy graduates who distinguished themselves home for graduates of note. For more Fall Falcon Heritage Forum informa- in service to the nation. Among them are Air Force The Falcon Heritage Forum started in 1996 as a tion, call the Center for Character Development at Cross and Silver Star recipients, plus graduates who small, informal gathering of interested cadets and 333-8557 or visit its website: www.usafa.af.mil/fhf.

Faculty Academic Year 2007-2008 Visiting Faculty: From previous page Professor Home Institution Dr. C. Taylor Barnes, Economics & Geography Dept. Northwest Missouri State University “At a typical state university, the thrust is more toward Dr. James Baughn, Aeronautical Engineering Dept. University of California, Davis Dr. Kristin J. Bremer, Political Science Dept. State University of Pennsylvania graduate students and research. Although important, the Ms. Elizabeth A. Coffer, Political Science Dept. Central Intelligence Agency undergraduates aren’t the focus of absolutely everything Mr. Michael D. Collins, Computer Science Dept. National Security Agency as they are here.” Dr. Richard J. Dunn, English and Fine Arts Dept. University of Washington Dr. Johnson admitted she might not have made it as Mr. Scott D. Edelman, Political Science Dept. U.S. State Department a cadet. Dr. Arri Eisen, Biology Dept. Emory University “As I watch the doolies run across the terrazzo, I Dr. Heidi Fearn, Physics Dept. California State University, Fullerton think, I would have washed out early,” she said. “There is Dr. Alten F. Grandt, Jr., Engineering Mechanics Dept. Purdue University a level of determination among the cadets I do not possess. Dr. Olenda E. Johnson, Management Dept. North Carolina A&T State University Cadets are really teenagers in uniform. Their level of Dr. Angelle A. Khachadoorian, Behavioral Science & Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) Leadership Dept. respect for teachers and one another is refreshing. Their Dr. Jean W. LeLoup, Foreign Language Dept. State University of New York, Cortland desire to learn, when pushed to learn versus memorize, Dr. William H. Mason, Aeronautical Engineering Dept. Virginia Tech is exciting. I love when they stand at attention to begin Dr. Kirby M. McMaster, Computer Science Dept. Weber State class; very impressive.” Dr. Kristina G. Proctor, Chemistry Dept. Colorado State University, Pueblo Visiting faculty bring a wealth of expertise, experience Dr. Albert J. Rosa, Electrical & Comp. Eng. Dept. Denver University and sage advice to the Academy. Their insights and recom- Dr. Christopher H. Toner, Philosophy Dept. Air University-Air Command and Staff College mendations are highly valued. Dr. Robert P. Wettemann, Jr., History Dept. McMurray University

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By Ann Patton our responsibility,” Mr. Brock said of the Academy Spirit staff CH2M Hill contractors. “Our busiest time is when it quits snowing.” With Old Man Winter gaining in the Embassy Ground Maintenance will rear view mirror, the Academy’s snow be clearing the cadet area, including the plows are ready to roll. terrazzo, Diamond Hill Services the main Plow operators had their first dry base area and Forest City-Hunt the run Oct. 5 when they put the plows on housing areas. the road and double-checked routes and If the weather becomes severe, the turn-around locations. 10th Air Base Wing makes the decision More training is set for today with to close the base or enact a delay. reviews on de-icing materials, commu- During a storm event, Mr. Brock first nication and log books. reports to the 10th CES at 3:30 a.m. and Training regularly begins in August provides updates on the status of roads, with classroom briefings. the weather forecast, off-base conditions By this time last year, the white stuff in Colorado Springs and El Paso County had already coated parts of the state. and pending school closures. Photo by Ann Patton Not so this year. Danny Brock, pave- “Our main consideration is the condi- Snow plow operator Ron Vail double checks transmission fluids on one of ment and equipment supervisor with the tion of the roads off-base and the school the big rigs. 10th Civil Engineer Squadron, is grateful. districts,” he said. “Every day it doesn’t snow, it gives me The bottom line? “Everything down. give snow plow operators their just due another day to prepare,” he said. depends on Mother Nature,” he said. Speeding up in bad weather is a recipe for an often-Herculean job. “Compared to last year, we’re a little later.” Mr. Brock and his crew have seen for accidents, regardless of the kind of On the Academy’s 107 miles of paved In the past, the Academy designated drivers at their worst during snow events. vehicle. roads, operators will circle and clear routes during snow events by three He urges everyone to use common sense “A four-wheel drive doesn’t mean a anywhere from 200 to 400 miles of pave- numbers—1, 2 and 3. This year roads in snowy weather. four-wheel stop,” he said. “Your office ment during a shift. are divided into only two groups in terms “If we are delayed, please don’t come will be there when you get there.” They also keep the roads safe during of snow clearance. in early,” he said. “Give us a chance to open “People are over-confident on base. holidays when they could be at home The first group includes emergency parking lots.” You don’t need a large icy spot to spin off.” with their families. access routes, which are cleared contin- The CH2M Hill drivers have actually Although he said he has no real facts Last year Mr. Brock said crews were ually 24/7. They include Southgate and seen motorists pass them on the road. Not or evidence, he suspects drivers coming out on Christmas Eve and plowed until Stadium Boulevard, Pine Drive, Parade a real smart move, since the snow plows from warmer parts of the country seem 4:30 a.m. Christmas day. They came back Loop and parts of Community Center could pave the way for a much easier to be more cautious than others used to that night to work as well. The same was Drive and North Gate Boulevard. drive. driving in snow. true for last New Year’s Day. The second group includes all other “They think, ‘I don’t want to get stuck “The ones who think they know how A white Christmas is not the opera- paved roads, with a 5 a.m. deadline for behind that big truck,’” he said. “But that to drive in it are the very ones we see in tors’ holiday cup of tea. clearing seven days a week. truck could find you in a ditch up ahead.” a ditch,” Mr. Brock said. “Snow for us on Christmas day is “Anything you can drive on legally is Mr. Brock also urges drivers to slow Motorists on the Academy should not pretty,” Mr. Brock said.

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By James Lovely “The Air Force began collocating Oktoberfest event with festive beverage The move to fully collate the clubs 10th Services Division Marketing clubs in the mid- to late-90s. The and German food sampling, live enter- was spurred by the results of a recent Academy had collocated an all-ranks tainment and dancing. survey of enlisted people. The majority More than seven years in the dining facility at the Officers’ Club here The officers’ lounge, which was of respondents wanted total colloca- making, the Falcon Club officially in 1999,” said Mr. Robyn Sleeth, Services remodeled in 2004 to resemble an 8th tion. opened Oct. 5. director. “But, the officers’ and enlisted Air Force airfield (circa World War II) “Services worked very closely with A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended lounges at the Academy remained sepa- and renamed “Propeller’s Lounge,” is the enlisted leadership and officers to by the Academy’s leadership and scores rate until now.” located in the downstairs area of the address as many issues as we could,” Mr. of active duty and retired officers and Hors d’oeuvres were served following Falcon Club. Sleeth said. “This move allows us to enlisted members marked a milestone in the ceremony, along with cake and The enlisted lounge, which was serve everyone more efficiently, to the collocation of the officers’ and punch. The entire club was open to all remodeled in 2001 to become the operate in a more financially respon- enlisted clubs here. ranks, and the event was followed by an Milazzo Enlisted Sports Lounge, was sible manner and, hopefully, keep these located in the Milazzo Club, just south clubs viable far into the future.” of the base fitness and sports center. Today, the enlisted lounge will be in The Milazzo building has been the dining room at the club, while renamed the Milazzo Center and the Propeller’s Lounge will be open for offi- space will be used by Community cers. Both lounges will feature hors d’oeu- Activities for youth programs, vres and karaoke. The Falcon Club will Preparatory School cadet programming, be closed for prescheduled events from official functions and training, craft Sunday to Nov. 4. During that time, an fairs, and bazaars, classes, bingo and all-ranks social hour will begin at 5 p.m. other events. The Milazzo ballroom is every Friday evening in the Milazzo available by reservation for the obser- Center Sports Bar. vance of official and non-official life An Oktoberfest kicked off the “Start- milestones such as retirements, parties, from-Scratch” membership drive at the weddings and receptions. Falcon Club. Anyone who signs up for “An enlisted steering committee is membership through Dec. 31 will receive formulating recommendations to deter- six months free membership dues. The mine where in the Falcon Club the first 100 who sign up will be eligible for enlisted lounge will be located,” Mr. a drawing for six additional months of Sleeth said. “But, when it’s all said and free dues. Each new member will also be done, it will be an enlisted lounge the given a scratch card and win an instant

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Cadet 3rd Class Andrea Brichacek didn’t have a He spent 24 hours over four days helping in the chance to meet 10-year-old Kayla Woodhouse while basement and building the castle bed. working on ABC-TV’s Extreme Makover: Home The Academy military training NCO from Edition. Centereach, Long Island, N.Y., is an old hand at volun- The child has a rare condition that limits her teering. ability to feel pain or regulate her body temperature, Many people stopped by the work area to say and needs to stay indoors most of the time at a temper- thanks to the volunteers and greet the actors. ature below 62 degrees. “The actors were extremely friendly and always Medical bills forced the family to sell their house in open to new ideas on how to complete the project Colorado Springs this year. The Extreme Makeover Courtesy Photo regardless of how much experience the participants crew and more than one thousand local volunteers Academy community volunteers ready to help had,” he said. worked around the clock for the past week to build TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. What did Sergeant Poli and others get out of this? them a new home near Fountain. the camera to get a shot of the house and all they really “A great opportunity to serve and a terrific chance Always wanted to help got was a huge white van,” the cadet said. “It was to meet and work with some people who I never would The behavioral science major of Cadet Squadron funny.” have otherwise met,” he said. “I had a chance to serve a 24 was working at the site from 6 p.m. until midnight, family anonymously and to have an impact on their Saturday. Fan becomes volunteer Master Sgt. Ingrid Williams, an Academy satellite lives forever!” “Growing up, I loved to make things out in my wideband and telemetry systems technician, was dad’s workshop and could use every tool he had out I helped to build a house signing in contractors, cleaning up the food tent and there,” said the cadet from Hesston, Kan. “We also The thought that this would be a great opportunity removing debris from the lawn area. moved into a house with an unfinished basement and I to help a family in need had 10th Medical Group family The midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday shift turned enjoyed helping my dad with projects down there, advocacy program assistant Ms. Leslie Velez at the site into Thursday, then to Friday. particularly dry wall and putting tiles in.” Oct. 5. “I love to help people and I absolutely love the “I have always wanted to help out with something It was her first volunteer effort and she worked secu- show; I watch it every Sunday,” said the senior NCO like this but didn’t have time in high school,” Cadet rity and landscaping. from Moss Point, Miss. She also has volunteered to Brichacek said. “I miss being able to work on projects “I was standing out front of the house when a big group help with past Habitat for Humanities projects. like those since I have been away from home, so I was of cadets came out, and a gentleman gave a speech and She isn’t known for her carpentry skills. hoping I could help with something in the house. But, told the group that even though you might think you didn't “I have always volunteered to help others,” it was finished by Saturday. I helped shuttle people do very much here today, by just being here has meant Sergeant Williams said. “To know that I played a small back and forth from the parking lot and volunteer tent more than you know not only to the family, but shows part in helping parents provide a better life for their to the house.” what a great community we have here in Colorado Springs,” daughter is a reward not captured by words.” The home’s extended family were shuttled and Ms. Velez said. “He went on to thank them for all of their The makeover team was constantly thanking happy they didn’t have to walk. support in any capacity and said he appreciated all of our Academy volunteers. “We took the extended family, the grandparents of efforts. Myself and a few others standing there felt just as “Kayla Woodhouse’s life was enriched in ways that the little girl, down there so they could check out the appreciated after his speech.” She said she feels fortunate I will never know,” she said. “Because of ABC-TV and house, and they were nice and very appreciative.” to see first-hand how many people in this community, mili- all the designers, contractors and volunteers, we rid a There were two other cadets in the van. Around 9 tary and non-military that support a family in need. family of one huge burden — providing a quality home a.m., a news team showed up, and the cadet and her “I also realize how fortunate I am to have a healthy for a little girl who just wants to be like any other 10- cohorts waited for the live broadcast, hoping to drive family," said the Academy civilian employee from Mason year-old.” their van behind the newscaster and be on TV. City, Ill. 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By Staff Sgt. Don Branum beyond the military community into the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs civilian and government communities, with such applications as the use of GPS’ Nearly 1,000 freshman cadets filled timing signals for financial transactions the Arnold Hall auditorium Saturday to and use of the Air Force Satellite Control get their first glimpse into the benefits Network to support manned spaceflight. they will gain from space-based combat Major Sheehan briefed cadets on effects during their Air Force careers. each portion of Space Command’s Space professionals from bases mission: providing space-based combat along the Front Range offered briefings, effects, coordinating AFSCN support for panel discussions and exhibits at Air the Department of Defense and other Force Space Command-sponsored government agencies, tracking missile Space Awareness Day 2007. launches from anywhere on Earth, “Space is on the forefront of the denying satellite communications capa- warfighting effort,” said Lt. Col. Todd bilities to the enemy and providing the Pennington, director of Operation Air sovereign option of nuclear deterrence. Force at the Academy, and the primary “Nuclear deterrence is an awesome point of contact for Space Awareness capability that we hope we will never Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Day. “Pilots don’t do their job without have to use,” Major Sheehan said. “We Capt. Denton East explains to freshman cadets how Milstar’s secure satel- lite communications benefits warriors on the ground during Space space.” deter an enemy from holding us hostage Awareness Day in Arnold Hall Oct. 6. Captain East’s exhibit is a portable Maj. Bob Sheehan of AFSPC’s because they have nuclear capability. It’s Commanders Action Group gave the satellite communications system that uses Milstar. Captain East is assigned our ace in the hole because people know to the 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. morning’s first presentation. Major that if we have to use it to protect our Sheehan previously performed national security, we will - but we hope including a Ground Mobile satellite Force Station tracks Santa Claus. command and control for Defense that we will never have to use it.” communications vehicle brought in Major Sheehan encouraged the Satellite Communications System satel- Because of the ubiquitous role space from the 137th Space Warning cadets to stay involved with the space lites at Schriever Air Force Base and was plays, AFSPC’s operations tempo never Squadron at Greeley Air National Guard business because their generation would an instructor at the Air Force Weapons slows down, Major Sheehan said. Base. determine the future of space opera- School at Nellis AFB, Nev. His tenure “When it comes to space, our ops The other two groups attended a tions. there gave him insight into how space tempo is the same whether our question-and-answer panel with space “It doesn’t matter if you’re in the fits into the war effort. warfighters are dropping bombs in Iraq professionals from Schriever, Peterson cockpit or in the Air and Space “Space is going to be with you no or dropping supplies to special forces and Buckley AFBs. Cadet questions Operations Center,” he said. “Your matter what you do,” Major Sheehan teams in Afghanistan,” he said. included topics such as China’s anti- generation is going to make the differ- said. “Space will affect you and probably The cadets in attendance broke up satellite test Jan. 7, deployment experi- ence. Regardless of your job when you already has affected you, whether you into groups after a short break. ences, how operators repair satellites and graduate, you will use this technology, know it or not.” Two cadet groups explored exhibits how North American Aerospace and you will improve upon this tech- Reliance upon space stretches brought in for Space Awareness Day, Defense at Cheyenne Mountain Air nology.” 12 October 12, 2007 13 Cadet for a Day, memories for a lifetime

By Ann Patton the cockpit. Academy Spirit staff At his second stop, his wish, unbeknownst to him, “Vikings, ten-hut,” Cadet Corbin Leonard barked was about to come true. at Cadet Squadron 9. The Aero Club surprised “Size forward. Right face. Cover. Parade rest.” him with a place in the pilot The Academy’s newest cadet was in full voice as seat for a sortie over the “Ready for pre-flight check.” he whipped the squadron in shape for the march to Academy in one of the club’s Mitchell Hall during noon meal formation Friday. single-engine Cessnas. over the University of Nevada-Las Vegas later that Corbin, 10, of Westminster, Colo., was the “It was awesome,” he said. “It felt like I was a evening. newest Cadet for a Day with the Make-A-Wish bird. I flew the whole time.” Cadets from Squadron 9 probably had just as Foundation. He spent the weekend on the Academy Well, not quite all the time. Aero Club pilot Ace much fun as their Cadet for a Day. experiencing cadet life. Lashley, in the other pilot seat, said Corbin actually “It’s awesome,” said Cadet 2nd Class Mitch “He has wanted to fly since he was 3 and wants did do most of the flying, including about 90 percent Fossum. “His eyes are just huge about anything we to fly an F-22,” said his mother, Melanie. “He loves to of take-off and landing. tell him.”

Photos by Lewis Carlyle watch all the movies and read the books about “He did better than some of the other cadets,” Cadet 2nd Class Christy Wise also served as an Cadet for a Day Corbin Leonard. flying.” Mr. Lashley said. escort. She added Corbin has family members who are The youth, who is undergoing treatment for a “It’s one of the best programs on the Academy,” pilots, including a grandfather. form of lymphoma, is “doing great,” said Ms. she said. “Everyone just wants to help out, and he At his first stop, cadet glider pilots from the 94th Leonard. “Next year, this will be a part of our past.” already knows so much about it.” Flying Training Squadron honored Cadet Leonard by The disease has a 98 percent cure rate, said The Make-A-Wish Foundation is pleased with inscribing his name on a glider. He admired it from Make-A-Wish volunteer Peggy Nightengale. placing children on the Academy. Cadets keep in All of the children granted wishes by the founda- touch with them after the weekends are long over. tion are special, Ms. Nightengale said. Corbin was “We couldn’t be prouder than to work with the special because he was a perfect match to visit the Academy,” Ms. Nightengale said. Academy. “What a difference they make at a crucial time in “His actual wish was to be an astronaut, and he these children’s lives.” The naming of gliders is a special event for the 94th Flying Training was the first child to say he wanted to come to the Squadron. Academy,” she said. The cadets have hosted children from the foun- dation four times a year since 2000 when the first Cadet for a Day visited. Ms. Nightengale pointed out eight squadrons wanted to host Corbin. “We pick the best of the best,” she said. Corbin’s third stop on his journey around the Academy was the 98th Flying Training Squadron, where he got a feel for being suspended mid-air at the squadron’s indoor parachute training facility. At the 98th FTS, Gen. William Looney, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, presented the pint-sized cadet with a commemorative coin. “He definitely understood the importance of the general,” said Cadet 1st Class Troy Jeffers. Decked out in a proper flight suit, Corbin spent the afternoon, after lunch, visiting the flight simu- lator in Fairchild Hall and the Cadet Chapel, and enjoying a canine demonstration from the 10th Security Forces Squadron, as well as dinner with his comrades in Cadet Squadron 9. On Saturday, as an added surprise, members of Corbin’s squadron traveled to Westminster to see him play in a soccer game. Corbin also savored the Falcons’ football victory

Cadet 2nd Class Matt Sparta, Cadet Squadron 36, gives Corbin a tower’s eye view of aircraft take-offs and land- Cadet Leonard takes the lead during noon meal formation. ings. 14 October 12, 2007 Falcons back on winning track, 31-14 Big plays highlight “I was on the tight end on the back completed 9-of-14 passes for 123 yards, 25:21 time of possession advantage over side of the play,” Rabold explained. “The to move within seven yards of the Falcons the Falcons. second half surge tight end knifed down and I slanted across all-time career passing mark of 4,789 set “We don’t make a lot of big plays so when I saw the guy jump. (Garland) got by Dave Ziebart in 1979. those (the Hall and Carney TD runs) By Wayne Amann a piece of him and I knocked him out of After a 4-yard touchdown run by were sparks and no doubt equalizers for Academy Spirit editor the end zone. I just reacted.” Summers brought UNLV within seven in us,” Calhoun said given the time of posses- The goal line stand was one of three the fourth quarter, junior kicker Ryan sion disparity. “Defensively, it’s inexcus- Air Force capitalized on long touch- fourth-down stops by the Falcon defense. Harrison added a 28-yard field goal and able not to be able get off the field. If you down runs by Chad Hall and Shaun The Air Force offense, meanwhile, Hall an 8-yard TD run as insurance to wear those bolts on the side of your Carney to beat the University of Nevada- converted quickly on two key third round out the scoring. helmet, you do it with the gumption, Las Vegas, 31-14, sending Saturday’s quarter possessions. UNLV out-gained Air Force 471 to pride, savvy and determination that’s Air Falcon Stadium crowd of 35,583 home, On the opening drive of the second 432 in total offense and held a 34:39 to Force football.” happy. half, senior Chad Hall took a pitch and Bluesuiter head coach Troy Calhoun raced 52-yards down the left sideline to was not among them. cap a five-play, 80-yard drive in just 2:10 Despite the win, which snapped a to give the Falcons a 14-7 lead. two game losing skid and improved Air “I got two key blocks,” said Hall of the Force to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the long TD, who ran for a game- and career- Mountain West Conference, the first year high 169 yards on 18 carries. “Mike Falcon boss was not a happy camper. Moffett cracked the safety and our full- “I’m not going to trade in a 17-point back took care of the corner. Our offen- win,” Calhoun told reporters, “But, overall, sive line was push, push, push all night, I’m not pleased with the way we played so give them a lot of credit.” tonight. We’ve got to grow up as a foot- Hall’s169 yards were the most gained ball team. In that first half we didn’t do by a Falcon since Kieth Boyea rushed much that was firm or decisive. We didn’t for 188 yards against Colorado State in move with a whole lot of swiftness. If we 2001 and the most by an Air Force play again like we did in that first half, running back since fullback Jason Jones we’re going to have someone’s cleats on ran for 188 yards against Notre Dame in our chest.” 1991. UNLV (2-4, 1-1 MWC) marched on Carney, meanwhile, netted 73 yards the Air Force defense for nearly 12 and on the ground, 71 came on a touchdown one-half minutes in the second quarter. burst up the middle, on a third and two The one-sided time-of-possession play. It was the eventual game winner. Photos by Dave Armer produced a touchdown on the last play “That long touchdown run gave us Air Force senior Chad Hall gets a block by Ryan Williams on UNLV’s Mil’Von of the first half when Rebel quarterback a lot of confidence and momentum,” he James to score on an 8-yard touchdown run Saturday in the bluesuiters 31- Travis Dixon ran in from two yards out said. “We stepped up and made plays 14 win over the Rebels at Falcon Stadium. when we had to.” to knot matters 7-7 at halftime. UNLV running back Frank Summers is stopped at the goal line by Air Force The senior quarterback also Falcon tailback Chad Smith scored linebacker John Rabold, who posted a career-high 12 tackles. on a 1-yard plunge with just 26 seconds left in the first quarter to open the scoring. UNLV moved the ball at will in the first half, and would have taken the lead if not for an inspired goal line stand by the Air Force defense in the second quarter. On a fourth-and-goal from the Falcon one-yard line, Rebel running back Frank Summers summer-salted toward the goal line. He was met at the height of his flip by senior linebacker John Rabold and sophomore nose guard Ben Garland. Their stop ended a 16-play, 79-yard drive that took 8:35 off the clock. “Everyone was plugging gaps,” said Garland, who made seven tackles in his first career start. “We played tentative for most of the first half. But, on the goal line the linemen tried to get under as low as we could so the other guys could make the play.” For Rabold, the stop highlighted his team and career-high 12 tackle, two-sack performance.

Hall honored INTERCOLLEGIATE Women’s Soccer Golf #9 UC Davis 4 #16 Falcons 2 Oct. 6 at Fort Worth, Texas Oct. 8 and 9 at Reno, Nev. Falcon senior receiver Chad Hall Football TCU 3 Falcons 1 Wolf Pack Classic Men’s Tennis Oct. 6 at AFA was named Mountain West Falcons 308-288-307=903 Oct. 5-7 at Albuquerque, N.M. Falcons 31 UNLV 14 Conference Offensive Player of the Oct. 9 at AFA (+67) 15th Balloon Fiesta Classic Northern Colorado 3 Falcons 1 Tom Whitney 73-67-71=211 (Singles “A” Flight Consolation) Week for his outstanding perform- Men’s Soccer ance against UNLV. Hall rushed for a (-5) T2 Austin Francis, 1st Oct. 5 at Las Vegas, Nev. Volleyball (Doubles-Consolation) career-high 169 yards on 18 carries UNLV 1 Falcons 0 (2OT) Oct. 4 at San Diego, Calif. Water Polo Brett Rodgers/Taylor Soster, (9.4 yards per carry) and two touch- San Diego St. 3 Falcons 0 Oct. 6 and 7 at Davis, Calif. 1st Oct. 7 at Albuquerque, N.M. downs in the 31-14 victory. He also Aggie Shootout (Doubles) #22 New Mexico 6 Falcons 0 had a team-high four catches for 44 Oct. 6 at Las Vegas, Nev. #2 California 11 #16 Falcons 2 Austin Francis/James Tomlin, yards. UNLV 3 Falcons 0 #16 Falcons 12 Harvard 4 T3rd October 12, 2007 15 Sky’s the limit for Air Force hockey

By Wayne Amann to the Atlantic Hockey Association and won their first aren’t a measure of how good a season the team has or Academy Spirit Editor ever conference tournament, which earned the Falcons I have. Let’s see how good the team does at the end of their first ever berth in the 16-team NCAA Hockey the season. Let’s see if we can get into the NCAA’s or Expectations are high for Air Force hockey – and Tournament. deeper. We still have a lot to prove.” for good reason. Despite dropping a 4-3 decision to second-ranked A lot is expected from sophomore Andrew The Falcons are coming off their most successful Minnesota, after leading 3-1 with 8:10 to play in the third Volkening, who emerged during the post-season as the campaign in program history. The bluesuiters 19-16-5 period in the West Regional, the Air Force playoff run Falcons No. 1 goaltender. record was only the sixth time in the 40-year history of put head coach Frank Serratore’s club on the national Against Calgary Monday he looked sharp, stopping the sport here, the team won that many games. radar this season. 20 of 21 shots while playing the entire game. What made 2006-07 so memorable was the post For the first time in school history, the Falcons “I’m a lot more confident but I’m not taking anything season. Air Force switched from College Hockey America received votes in both pre-season national polls. Air Force for granted,” Volkening said of his role as the top net was 20th in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine minder. “Things can change quickly. I guess I consider with seven votes. They’re 39th in the U.S. College myself a young veteran who tries to help the newer Hockey Online/College Sports TV poll with six votes. guys, either here or up on the hill.” The AHA preseason coaches poll picks the Falcons The team’s incoming class made its presence felt in to finish second in the 10-team conference, behind the Calgary game. only defending league champion, the Rochester Institute Freshmen right wingers Sean Bertsch and Derrick of Technology. Burnett scored Air Force’s first two goals against the “We earned it from what we did last year,” Serratore Dinos. Serratore likes what he sees in the new faces. said about the preseason recognition. “You want to get “We play a certain way and I’ve been impressed with that winning feeling.” how quickly they picked up on the little things we want Air Force did that with a convincing 4-1 exhibition them to do,” the coach said. “Usually, the first month win over the University of Calgary Dinos Monday at the you’re pulling your hair out because the freshmen are Cadet Ice Arena. running around not going where they’re supposed to Senior center and last year’s leading scorer, Eric go. That wasn’t a problem tonight.” Ehn, was in mid-season form scoring two third period With five of the team’s top six scorers returning, antic- goals and adding an assist. ipation is running high in the community, as evidenced Ehn returns following a 64 point season (24 goals by a school-record 30 regular season games to be broad- 40 assists) that earned the Dexter, Mich., native a spot cast free on the web at www.GoAirForceFalcons.com. as one of the three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, Twenty-one of those games will be aired in the Colorado college hockey’s equivalent to football’s Hiesman Trophy, Springs area on KKML radio, 1300 AM, The Sports Photo by Dave Armer Falcon goaltender Andrew Volkening’s perform- given to the sport’s top performer. Animal. ance in the 2006-07 post season earned him the “There’s a little bit of pressure,” Ehn said when Jay Ritchie returns for his 11th season as the play- No. 1 goalie job this season. asked about team and personal expectations. “Stats by-play voice of Air Force hockey. AF drops heartbreaker in league opener #22 New Mexico prolongs Trafford intercepted a pass, and sent a high kick towards the Air Force half of the field. The ball landed Falcon offensive woes in front of Neagle giving the Rebels a quick a two- on-one fast break. He dribbled unmarked straight By Jerry Cross into the box before unleashing a hard shot high to the Athletic Communications left corner of the goal for the game-winning score in the 103rd minute. Lamar Neagle scored his sixth goal of the season Calvin Bailey earned the shutout for the Rebels, three minutes into the second overtime to give the making two saves. He also earned his third consec- UNLV men’s soccer team a 1-0 victory over Air Force utive shutout of the season, marking the first time in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opener in 18 years UNLV has blanked three straight oppo- for both teams Oct. 5 at Peter Johann Memorial Field. nents. The Falcons suffered their third double-overtime The Falcons scoring drought continued Sunday loss in the previous five games this season, while as Chris Wright and Justin Davis both scored a pair UNLV, which won three straight games for the first of goals as #22 New Mexico blanked Air Force, 6-0, time since the 2004 season, improved to 5-3-2 and at the UNM Soccer Complex. moved into first place in the MPSF. With the win, the Lobos improved to 6-3-1 on the UNLV held the advantage on offense for the season and 1-0-1 in MPSF play, while the Falcons fell majority of the game, holding a 15-7 edge on shots, to 2-7-1 overall and 0-2 in the league. including 12-6 in regulation. The Lobos scored early for the win. Air Force played strong defensively, keyed by Wright made a moved into the box but was senior goalkeeper Brian Guyette, who finished with knocked down by Falcon keeper Brian Guyette, Photo by Joel Strayer seven saves. However, he had no chance on the final resulting in a Lobos penalty kick just 14:38 into the Falcon senior goal keeper Brian Guyette has been play of the game. match. Simon Ejdemyr stepped up and went low-left stellar in net despite Air Force’s recent scoring With the Falcons attacking, Rebel defender Mason for the 1-0 lead. drought.

Women’s Tennis INTRAMURAL Oct. 4 MDG #1 25 SFS 7 Retirees 22 18 14413 Oct. 6 and 7 at Charleston, S.C. MDG #1 32 DRU/MSS 6 DRU 22 18 14242 College of Charleston Shootout Flag Football CES Forfeit win 306 FTG Oct. 11 LG 20 20 14265 (Singles-Flight 5) Team W L CW 14 (OT) SFS 7 Games played after press time. DFC 18 22 14372 Christina Monreal, 1st CW 8 2 DF 18 22 14232 (Singles-Flight 7) Prep 8 2 Oct. 9 Bowling LGR 16 24 14330 Erika Shortridge, 1st MDG #1 7 3 MDG #2 20 MDG #1 13 Thru Oct. 8 MDG #2 16 24 14085 SFS 6 4 306 FTG 26 DRU/MSS 0 Team W L Pins Prep 12 28 13994 Men’s Cross Country MDG #2 4 6 Prep 20 SFS 12 CW 30 10 14701 BYE* 8 32 0 Oct. 6 at Hays, Kan. CES 4 6 10 SVS 28 12 14536 Oct. 10 *Accumulates points if team bowling the BYE week Fort Hays St. Tiger Invitational 306 FTG 2 8 DFBL 24 16 14728 Falcons 92 pts, 4th CES 44 DRU/MSS 0 does not roll a certain score. DRU/MSS 1 9 MDG #1 24 16 14510 Prep 33 306 FTG 0 DFCS 22 18 14585 16 October 12, 2007

Survey at www.airforcehousingsurvey. bowling, rental shoes, a burger with volunteer, call Cassie Nordin at 472- us/. The password is acad2289. The fries, a drink and a bag of popcorn. 7923 and leave a message. survey collects factual information Bingo will be played in the community regarding the current housing situation activities center. Card sales start at 6 in the community and the housing pref- p.m. and games will be called at 6:30 p.m. erences of Academy people. The survey Card packets are $5 each for all 10 games. is confidential and the information will Players can win merchandise and gift be used in conjunction with a detailed certificates and food and drinks will be analysis of the local housing market to available for purchase. For more infor- Awards luncheon slated determine if there is sufficient, suitable mation, call 333-2928. The Academy Quarterly Award and affordable housing available in the Make a difference Luncheon is Nov. 6 at noon in the Falcon community. The survey is open to on- Family advocacy offerings The Pikes Peak United Way needs Club. Dress for military is uniform of the base or off-base residents, accompanied Family advocacy will offer these volunteers for Make a Difference Month day and smart casual for civilians. or unaccompanied. For more informa- seminars in Bldg. 6248 at the corner of in October. The program encourages Tickets are between $10 and $12, tion, call Judy Dickson, at 333-3539, or Pine Loop and Pine Drive: people to care for others. Last year, more depending on menu choice and club Kelly Sieber at 333-9269. Laugh your way to a better than 1,200 local residents donated time, membership. For reservations, contact marriage: Oct. 23 and 25, 7-8:30 p.m. making the event one of the largest a unit first sergeant by Oct. 29. Give .edu feedback The class helps couples discover why community service projects in the Pikes Academy people who are currently men and women are wired differently, Peak region. For a full list of projects or Housing town hall meeting on the .edu network can access a website what makes spouses tick and discover to register, visit www.volunteerpike- and survey to provide feedback and to see the status the power of forgiveness in marriage. speak.org. For more information, call A resident town hall meeting is of the .edu server. Information can be Anger management: Wednesday, Jeannie Lopez at 333-3168 or Maggie Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in the commu- accessed only from the .edu network at Oct. 24 and 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Brubaker at 955-0741. Registration dead- nity center theater. The meeting will http://dfcs-sp/network. Feedback on class offers tips on taming a temper. line is Monday. provide updates on renovation and the .edu migration is encouraged. Seating is limited. To register, call 333- construction in Douglass Valley. 5270. Boo at the Zoo wants you Children are welcome to attend. All Tax volunteers needed The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo needs Academy people and visiting profes- The Academy legal office needs OSC luncheon volunteers for their annual Boo at the sors are invited to take a Housing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Academy Officer Spouses’ Club Zoo event Oct. 19-21 and 26-28 from 5 Requirements and Market Analysis Representatives for the 2008 tax season. will host their October luncheon Oct. 25 -8 p.m. Twelve volunteers are needed Last year’s VITA representatives saved at 11 a.m. at the Plate World Cuisine each night to direct traffic. To volunteer, clients more than $76,000 in tax prepa- Restaurant on Briargate Parkway. New contact Deborah Muehleisen at 633-9925 ration fees. All Academy enlisted, offi- members are welcome to attend. For or email [email protected]. cers and civilians are welcome to reservations, call Cat Donovan at 264- volunteer. For more information or to 1315 or email at [email protected]. Philharmonic performs volunteer, contact Tech. Sgt. Timothy The Pikes Peak Philharmonic CADET CHAPEL Johnston at 333-3940 or timothy. Care more accessible presents Beethoven and the Wild West Catholic Masses: [email protected]. Academy patients can schedule Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. in the Broadmoor Sunday medical appointments through the Community Church, on 315 Lake Ave. in Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. Adoption fair set Access to Care Line at (719) 457-2273, Colorado Springs. Tickets are available at (or by appointment) the door or at www.pikespeakphil.org. Mass - 10 a.m. The Academy Airman and Family from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, or Weekday Readiness Flight, in conjunction with anytime at www.tricareonline.mil. Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases Patients can also contact their primary Fort Carson expo nears Wednesday and Fort Carson, hosts a Joint Military care manager 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a Fort Carson’s 6th annual Community Catholic Adoration - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adoption Workshop and Information week. Sustainability Conference and Expo is Mass - 6 p.m. Fair Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Oct. 30 from noon to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crown Protestant Services: Armed Services YMCA at 2190 Jet Wing HAWC offers more Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs. The Sunday Dr. Several organizations will be avail- The Health and Wellness Center Traditional - 9:00 a.m. able to answer questions about local offers a tobacco cessation class for those conference provides updates on the instal- Hill Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. and infant open adoption, foster adop- trying to quit smoking or chewing lation’s mission. It also encourages and tion, interstate adoption and interna- tobacco, Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, 13 solicits continued community involve- Jewish Services tional adoption services. For more and 20 from noon to 1 p.m. ment with Fort Carson. The conference Fridays - 7 p.m. information or to register, call 333-3444 The HAWC also offers a recipe and expo are open to the public. Buddhist Worship or 333-2213. exchange service, where a diet thera- Registration is taken through Oct. 23 at Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room pist will make healthy changes or http://sems.carson.army.mil. For more information, call the Fort Carson public Muslim Prayer Awards meeting scheduled exchanges for favorite recipes. Those affairs office at 526-5500. Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, The next Annual Awards Banquet interested can drop their recipe off at the Chapel Basement meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at HAWC or e-mail their recipe to 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s large [email protected]. The HAWC COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL conference room in Harmon Hall. will also send out a recipe of the month. Catholic Masses: Saturday Volunteers are still needed to fill key For more information or to reserve Reconciliation - 4 p.m. positions on this committee. For more a seat for a class, call 333-3733. Mass - 5 p.m. information, contact Tech. Sgt. Denise Sunday O’Connor at [email protected] Prep School eyes sponsors Mass - 9:30 a.m. or call 333-7693. The Academy Preparatory School Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. needs sponsors for cadet candidates for (Sept. - May) Show your talent the 2007-2008 academic year. Sponsors Tuesday-Friday The 2007 Family and Teen Talent must be E-7 and above, O-3 and above, Mass - 11:30 a.m. Contest is Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the a Department of Defense employee or Protestant Services: community center ballroom. Categories contractor. To apply or for more infor- Saturday include parent and youth team, husband mation, call Mrs. Cleo Griffith at 333- Contemporary - 7 p.m. and wife team, children, pre-teen, teen 2583 or e-mail cleo.griffith@ usafa.af.mil. Sunday and family. All entries must register by Traditional - 8 a.m. Oct. 24 at 333-2928 or 333-2133. The Attic volunteers needed Gospel - 11:15 a.m. show is free to the public. Volunteers are needed to keep the Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May) Academy Airman’s Attic open. It Bowling and bingo a go provides junior ranking Airmen with Military Academy Pagan Society Family bowling and bingo night is free clothing, furniture, appliances and Third Thursday - 5 p.m. today beginning at 5 p.m. The bowling more. Paid childcare is available for (For more info, call TSgt. Longcrier at 333-6187.) is at Academy Lanes from 5-6 p.m. For volunteers. The attic is open Tuesdays For more information, call 333-3300. $6, participants receive a free game of and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. To 24 October 12, 2007

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