VOL. 47 NO.30 JULY 27, 2007 Academy Airmen honored By Academy Spirit staff

The Interquest Rotary Club of Colorado Springs honored seven Academy Airmen for service, July 13, at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of Air Force Space Command and 1976 Academy grad, presented the medallions. This is the sixth year the club bestowed the medallions on enlisted Airmen. Recipients and their families also received passes to the rodeo as part of the honor. “It provides recognition for folks who do their jobs day-to-day and don’t receive recognition in other forms,” said Rick Darling, military liaison to the club. “They all have given gener- ously to their squadrons and their community.” Medallion winners are: Master Sgt. Christopher Leo, group enlisted training manager with the 10th Photo by Mike Kaplan Medical Group, who received the Academy’s senior level Unit Training Welcome to 2nd Beast Manager-of-the-Year for 2006 and completed a bachelor’s degree with an A basic cadet from Class 2011 navigates through part of the assault course during the 2nd Beast phase of Basic overall grade point average of 3.9 Cadet Training in Jacks Valley July 17. The field training portion of BCT involves 10 squadrons of 1,280 basic cadets. The BCT march out of Jacks Valley is Saturday, necessitating temporary traffic pattern changes. Traffic Senior Airman William Hamilton, inbound from the North Gate will be blocked, from 1:30 - 2:10 p.m. Outgoing traffic will be blocked at the inter- bioenvironmental engineering techni- section of Academy Drive and Parade Loop ,from 1:50 - 2:40 p.m. Traffic entering the cadet area will be blocked cian with the 10th Aeromedical Dental at the intersection of Cross Drive and Parade Loop,from 2:10 - 2:45 p.m. All vehicles must be cleared from Cadet Squadron, who deployed with 12 hours’ Drive within the cadet area beside Vandenberg Hall, from 2:30 - 3 p.m. For BCT update, see Page 9. notice, volunteered 46 off-duty hours to help ensure safety of troops and drinking water, assigned movement of See COINS Page 5 Captain helps garner team of the year

By Butch Wehry Team of the Year award. mented each other. A miniature muni- NCO Academy Academy Spirit staff The SDB is a low-cost, precision tions advanced concept technology demon- graduates announced weapon system providing a four-fold stration allowed for accelerated An Academy instructor is very increase in sortie effectiveness, reads a development and refinement. Five Academy NCOs gradu- familiar with the Small Diameter Bomb, Boeing pamphlet. Its small weapon size “It is the most accurate GPS-guided ated from the Forrest L. Vosler a winged Global Positioning System- and four-place carriage increased the bomb in the United States arsenal,” said NCO Academy at Peterson Air guided device that mounts on a newly number of weapons a platform can carry. Captain Harder, an instructor from Force Base July 12. They are from developed miniature munition carriage. It enables precision strikes for fighter, Windsor, Calif. “Its effective in penetra- class 07-5: “A fully loaded carriage holds four bombers and unmanned combat air vehi- tion, fragmentation and blast scenarios. Its Jasmin Blackburn, Cadet SDBs the size, and three-fourths of the cles with both internal and external 50-plus mile standout range puts our pilots Wing; Timothy Blake, Academy weight, of the famed 2,000 pound Mk-84- carriages. The SDB reduced collateral further from harm’s way.” Band; Andrea Blanchetti, 10th based Joint Direct Attack Munitions,” damage through its accuracy, size and Around the now-crowded Eglin Air Security Forces Squadron; Christel said Capt. Robert Harder, a computer effective multi-purpose warhead. Force Base, Fla., the team only dropped Fleming, 10th Medical Support science department instructor and exec- The bomb is the size of a golf bag. inert weapons where the warhead was Squadron; and Dale Jackson, utive officer, who played a key role with The SDB was born from a need for replaced with a flight termination system Superintendent’s staff. the operational test team and helped win increased payload and lower collateral that could destroy the weapon if it went the Air Force 2007 Test and Evaluation damage, two requirements that compli- See AWARD Page 5

I N News Feature Sports S Academic Academy icon Hennings I trailblazer passes retires enshrined in hall D Page 7 Page 14 Page 16 E Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY July 27, 2007 ‘People are always watching’

By Chief Master Sgt. William A. Babcock 11th Mission Support Squadron

BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFPN) — Recently I participated in an open-ranks inspection with our commander. As I was standing in formation, What is the season’s “Must- I noticed many people walking by and staring at us. I See” movie and why? could tell they were wondering what we were doing. But nobody stopped to ask, although some did take the time to watch. “Harry Potter and the Order Standing there and taking all of this in, I felt of the Phoenix. proud that we were doing this for our commander. The intrigue continues with this saga and I find the story to But, something was troubling me about the people be interesting. Since I have who were staring. kids, I value family movies. As I thought about why, I started to reflect on my I’m kind of a big kid myself, years in the Air Force and about the many different growing up on Star Wars. I ceremonies I have participated in. enjoy these kind of movies.” I realized those ceremonies had two types of Master Sgt.Terry Blansett people: those who participated and those who watched. I wondered what those watching thought 10th Mission Support Squadron about this activity and tried to put myself in their shoes. Were they jealous or did they think we were crazy? Or were they just trying to understand what we were doing? “Transformers. Then it dawned on me that people in the flight, I like action movies. But especially the young Airmen, probably wonderd the my wife likes romantic same thing. films.” The ceremonies we participate in are based on our customs and courtesies. More importantly, they are based on our traditions. Customs and courtesies are defined by Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, Illustration by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins Professional Development Guide, as “proven tradi- and what we should have learned. He discussed how Mr. Juan Sotelo tions that explain what should and should not be done important it was to work together as a team. Nobody Base warehouse in many situations.” could do it by themselves. If those in the formation Traditions are defined by the American Heritage did not listen to the commands, we would turn the Dictionary as “the passing down of elements of a wrong way or run into each other. If the one giving culture from generation to generation, especially by the commands did it at the wrong time, the formation oral communication.” would fall apart. So teamwork was No. 1. “Evan Almighty. As I researched material for this commentary, I But, we also learned about morale and esprit de It’s an appropriate family found the ceremonies we perform are rooted in corps because we had succeeded as a team. That comedy featuring Steve history and in some cases date back hundreds of feeling was reinforced by the look of dejection on the Carell, whose work I previ- years. For example, a change-of-command ceremony faces of flights that did not do so well. Lastly we ously enjoyed.” started in the Middle Ages, when it was discovered learned about discipline and how important it is to be the troops in the field had no idea who their successful. These are lessons that are reinforced every commander really was. time we successfully complete a ceremony. The retreat ceremony can be traced back to the We are a unique fraternity, unlike any other Cadet 1st Class Paul Russo French and was first used by the U.S. Army during company in the world. We are designed to fight and Cadet Squadron 8 the Revolutionary War. The list of ceremonies we win wars and keep our country free. Because of this, perform goes on, but all of them are based on tradi- we have our own traditions built upon hundreds of tions — traditions we should be proud of and years of military history. These ceremonies are just continue to maintain. one piece of the overall puzzle, but they are a signifi- “Woof” But still, what do they do for us other than waste cant part of building and maintaining a successful time when we could be fixing an aircraft or answering military. They touch us at the very core of our unique (Underdog of course!) an e-mail? fraternity. I remember when I went through NCO So the next time you get the opportunity to partic- Leadership School and we had to perform and get ipate in a retreat, change of command or an open- graded on drill. Each member of my flight would take ranks inspection, take it. Understand it is not about a turn giving the orders and we would march around a you, but, rather it is about “us,” the team, building designated area. We all thought drill was a waste of morale, esprit de corps and discipline. Be the first to Abby time, but we made it through and we felt great about volunteer and set the example for others to follow in Family member it. your footsteps. After we were done, our instructor talked about it Remember, people are always watching.

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By Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski said. “The prototype coat being tested pulls the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs strongest mix of detail preferences into one coat and combines them with the latest in textile assembly WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Air Force officials industry.” are set to begin fit and wear tests of the new service Once feedback has been received from the coat to better establish a dress uniform that fits the Heritage Coat wear test, the Air Force Uniform Board warrior ethos Airmen have today. will make final decisions on the new coat’s details and, It’s important for the uniform to represent the roles with approval from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. and accomplishments of Airmen, said Brig. Gen. Michael Moseley, send it into production. Floyd L. Carpenter, the Airmen Development and One of the other proposals for the new coat is to Sustainment director. have variations based on how formal an event is. For “We talked extensively to Airmen, both in the field example, an Airman participating in a ceremony and through the Air Force Uniform Board process, might wear his medals on the coat, while a public and this is something they’ve repeatedly asked for,” affairs Airman taking pictures, or a security forces General Carpenter said. “We want a service dress that Airman working the door at the event would wear his clearly represents our pride as Airmen and history as ribbons. This would allow Airmen to attend a formal a service, and we want to make sure we get it right. event in different capacities, some participating in the That’s one of the reasons were referring to the proposal ceremony, others because of their job, and still be able as the ‘Heritage Coat.’” to perform their assigned duties while still wearing Air Education and Training Command officials a dress uniform, General Carpenter said. are spearheading the tests, which begin this fall. Further, another, higher quality fabric Heritage About 1,000 Airmen will be selected for the initial Coat option will be available to Airmen who wish to fit test to find candidates with a variety of body wear a more professionally tailored uniform. This types. Once those Airmen are identified, about 400 commercial, custom-tailored coat is being put together of them will actually participate in the 90-day wear through a contract with Brooks Brothers, similar to test in the spring of 2008. a contract the Navy has with the company. The test locations are Maxwell Air Force Base, The higher quality fabric Heritage Coat will Ala., and its Gunter Annex; Lackland and Randolph initially be available to general officers, command Air Force bases in Texas, and the Air Force Academy chiefs and other select individuals. This coat will be in Colorado. The Air Force Honor Guard will also put available to every Airman a few months after that. The the coat through its paces. retail price for this coat has yet to be determined. Photo by Tech Sgt. Cohen Young The new service coat has gone through several “Overall we want our Airmen to stand proudly in Senior Master Sgt. Dana Athnos models the new prototypes and Air Force leaders settled on a design their dress uniform, and this coat will better repre- Air Force service dress Heritage Coat, designed from the uniform worn by Gen. Hap Arnold. The similar to the uniform worn by Gen. Hap Arnold. sent our contributions today, while evoking the heritage Air Force launches a fit test this fall with an actu- “We tried several design variations with different of yesterday,” General Carpenter said. “This new al 90-day wear test in the spring of 2008. lapel styles and sizes, with and without buttons, coat will help make our Airmen look sharp and it better According to Air Force leaders, the Heritage Coat belted and unbelted, as well as versions with a wide personifies today’s warrior ethos of an Airman engaged will give the service a more military look that variety of pocket configurations,” General Carpenter in the war on terrorism.” reflects the warrior ethos Airmen have today.

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By Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs “A quarter of a century ago, WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Earlier this year, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne released that was the sacrifice some a “Letter to Airmen” about diversity where he recog- nized several Airmen whose actions highlight the made to serve. Today, ever-changing, ever-growing roles of women in the Air Force. that seems no longer the case Women make up less than 20 percent of the active-duty Air Force, and while achieving general because more opportunities officer ranks is no small feat for anyone, women make up less than 8 percent of the entire active-duty and role models are present.” general officer corps. Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski and Brig. Gen. Dana Born are part of this group. — Brig. Gen. Dana Born In the Air Force Reserve, there are 75 general offi- Dean of the Faculty cers, seven of whom are women. These women have more in common than the stars on their shoulders. They’ve seen the Air Force work hard, do my best and know my job. I am an Air distinctions are necessary to recognize the contribu- through periods of major transition, overcome stereo- Force officer first. The highest compliment I get is tions of women in military service. She also said it types and opened doors. Today, they continue to to be acknowledged as a maintenance officer, not a is important for female Airmen to have strong role balance their personal lives and careers, and they all ‘woman’maintenance officer, and as a trained profes- models and mentors. agree they wouldn’t change a thing. sional and coworker. “Mentorship is gender-blind, but we all know “There is no finer commitment in your life than “The Air Force has been a shining example to the that often times we look to people similar to ourselves to serve your country,” said General Gabreski, vice rest of society,” she said. “We have gone a long way as role models,” she said. commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright- to show that women in the military, serving shoulder General Born said when she was a lieutenant, there Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. “If you’re in the Air to shoulder with men, are not a social experiment. It’s were some perceived glass ceilings in the Air Force Force only to achieve higher rank, you’ve got the an example of professionals doing what they were just as in the rest of society. As a result, some women premise all wrong. Your goal is to be part of a bigger trained to do.” generals felt they had to choose either a career or a team that actually makes a difference.” General Born, the first woman dean of the faculty family. General Gabreski said in her 33 years in the Air at the Air Force Academy, echoed these sentiments. “A quarter of a century ago, that was the sacri- Force, the percentage of women has increased and the “I’m often asked how it feels to the first female fice some made to serve,” she said. “Today, that number of career fields in which they serve has dean,” General Born said. “I really don’t see a distinc- seems no longer the case because more opportunities expanded considerably. tion because of the climate and culture of the Air Force. and role models are present. Young Airmen now see In fact, the general served a large part of her There’s something special about being part of the the Air Force offers both an incredible opportunity career in aircraft maintenance. As a woman, and a Air Force; about the camaraderie, team mentality, to serve alongside phenomenally talented and dedi- leader, in what is considered a male-dominated career rituals, traditions and celebration of service we have cated team mates, and an unsurpassed quality of life field, she said the best way to defy stereotypes and in the Air Force. These are all genderless. for the service member and his or her family.” change negative perceptions is to be knowledgeable “We take responsibility for each other,” she added. “America’s finest young men and women from and competent. “And, we have a shared passion for the mission all walks of life are drawn to the Air Force and we “(Maintenance) is a tough and demanding career because (the military) is a profession, not a job. We’re celebrate the diversity, passion and perspective they field, and the Air Force has done a really good job of all part of something bigger than ourselves.” bring,” Secretary Wynn said. “Talent does not discrim- ensuring they choose and train the right person for While General Born doesn’t want to be known only inate among any category of people, and neither can the job, man or woman,” General Gabreski said. “I as the “first woman dean,” she said she knows such we.”

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International much information as she could about F- change in class structure. Whereas with 15s and A-10s. the Colombian Air Force, cadets were cadet hopes “In the few days we had her here, purposely separated based on their year she just took it all in like a sponge,” of training, the Academy allows more to share Captain Dittrich said. interaction between cadets of different American training With Operation Air Force, the cadets levels of education. may or may not be paired up with The cadet has also noticed a few By Cadet 3rd Class Cristina Pawlica squadrons that have commonality with differences in discipline. Whereas with and Staff Sgt. Tonnette Thompson the cadets’interests. However, in Cadet the Academy it’s considered everyone’s 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Plazas’s case, the opportunity to learn job to correct a cadet when needed, about aircraft was right up her alley, as Cadet Plazas is used to an environment SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, she plans to fly them one day. where only certain individuals have that Texas — The Air Force Academy spon- “I want to fly the Kfir fighters once right. sors the training of cadets from allied air I finish the Academy,” Cadet Plazas “With the Colombian Air Force, forces around the world in an effort to said. only the seniors can train freshmen or build international relationships. Cadet Plazas is continuing a standing lowerclassmen,” Cadet Plazas said, refer- In the most recent wave of Academy tradition in her family. Her grandfather ring to an order to do pushups as punish- cadets to serve internships at Sheppard served in the Colombian Air Force, and ment for wrongdoing. “If a cadet does for Operation Air Force, one such spon- her father retired from the CAF as a something really bad, the whole class will Cadet 1st Class Angelica Plazas sored cadet was a member of the colonel. Her father also served the CAF train with the senior cadet of the day (at Colombian Air Force. Cadet 1st Class as a pilot, the inspiration for Cadet 9 p.m.).” different viewpoints, learn about other Angelica Plazas, a native of the country, Plazas’s career choice. By far, the biggest challenge Cadet cultures and backgrounds. I’m glad for worked with the 361st Training Although the rules concerning frat- Plazas faced is the language barrier. it.” Squadron. ernization between male and female “My English is not so good,” she The ability for women to serve in the “She was awesome, the most inter- cadets is more strict with the CAF, with admitted. “So, sometimes when people CAF is only a recent development: ested, enthusiastic cadet I’ve seen no dating and separate dorm buildings, are yelling at me really fast, I can’t females were integrated into the CAF through here in a while,” said Capt. Cadet Plazas finds no discrimination understand what they’re telling me.” Academy in 1997. Daniel Dittrich, 361st TRS weapons or difference in treatment based on her Still, gaining a better understanding The application process for entrance flight commander. gender. of others is one of the best lessons Cadet into the CAF is a thorough one, with not While working with the 361st TRS, “I’m treated and trained like Plazas will take from the Academy. only academic, athletic and medical Cadet Plazas became qualified in recog- everyone else,” she said. “I get to study with others, not just tests required, but also interviews, a nizing danger zones, familiarized herself Soon after her training with the Colombians,” she said. “With Americans review board and even an investigation with aircraft propulsion and absorbed as Academy began, the cadet noted the and other nationalities, I get to hear of the applicant’s home and family.

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Language advocate Following the war, he earned his masters and doctoral degrees from Columbia University, driving force and subsequently cross-commissioned into the Air Force. behind many General Miele arrived at the Academy in 1958, Academy programs while the school was still housed at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, where he taught French to first class Academy Spirit staff cadets. He was appointed associate dean of the faculty and chairman of the humanities division in A memorial service today at the Cadet Catholic 1967. Chapel at 10 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Among his many ideas, he’s credited with the the cemetery which will be the final resting place of implementation of audio-lingual training programs, retired Brig. Gen. Alfonse “Al” R. Miele. versus rote memorization and the installation of a state- The 85-year-old general who died in Castle Rock, of-the art language laboratory. He was also the driving Colo., Sunday, had ground-breaking ideas as an force behind the introduction of the foreign officer Academy permanent professor and foreign languages exchange program. department head from 1961-1968. General Miele strongly believed if the Academy “In addition to being the chief proponent and was teaching a language, the school should have a architect behind today’s Foreign Languages Depart- native speaker on faculty to be part of that process. ment,” said Brig. Gen. Dana Born, dean of the faculty, He expanded the foreign language curriculum to “General Miele will always be remembered as one of include not only the traditional French and Spanish, the most forward thinking, energetic and colorful but also Chinese, German, Japanese and Russian. individuals ever to wear the badge of permanent U.S. Air Force Photo He received the Bronze Star for heroism in ground professor … and for being the Academy Falcons’ The late retired Brig. Gen. Alfonse Miele, head of combat, the Legion of Merit, France’s Chevalier most ardent and vocal fan and cheerleader during its Academy’s foreign language department 1961-68, Palmes Academiques and the Fordham College early years.” will have a 10 a.m. memorial service followed by Encaenia Award. Cadets from his tenure will recall his enthusiastic grave side services today. After retirement, General Miele went on to serve “Arriba Falcones” cheer at Falcon football games. theater during World War II, including such histori- in numerous positions at various academic institutions General Miele began his military career in the cally significant events as the Normandy Invasion and including President of St. Rose College, N.Y., as well Army, serving in five campaigns in the European the Liberation of Paris. as several federal agencies.

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By tomorrow, the basic cadet trainees will have familiarized themselves with Jacks Valley courses, adapted to field conditions and strengthened their team skills. And, yes, there were some basics that had never held or fired a weapon before arriving at the Academy, said the Basic Cadet Training Group commander, Lt. Col. James Jeffers. “They have done especially well at adapting to mili- tary life and the challenges of becoming a member of the Air Force culture,” said the chief of cadet standards and discipline. About 1,271 of the basic cadet trainees marched the three miles to Jacks Valley July 16. Colonel Jeffers expects around 1,255 to return tomorrow. This year saw more focus on safety, courses and strengthening the BCT cadre in their leadership roles. Military training will follow the march back to “the Hill,” followed by scored physical fitness testing and Air Force fitness testing. “Teamwork and the successful safe completion of the courses has been accomplished,” said Colonel Jeffers. Photo by Mike Kaplan How has the cadet cadre kept up with the pace of Basic cadet trainees in Jacks Valley adapted to field conditions The march back to the cadet area is Second Beast? Saturday. It will be followed by physical fitness testing. “The cadet cadre should revert and think back on their experience during 2nd Beast and what it required Memphis, Tenn. “However, as cadre emphasized to the anyone can have during their Air Force career. With that of them,” said Cadet 2nd Class Devin Hart, cadet BCT basics, their rest is essential in order to successfully in mind, I keep a positive mind and enjoy this opportu- group commander. “Just that knowledge alone helps complete Second Beast.” nity to lead more and more each and everyday.” add to the tone we’ve set as professional trainers. At Perhaps the main challenge for the cadet cadre has He thinks the very things that make a class unique the same time, all the cadre realize that a certain excite- been to remember that BCT is a short sprint exercise are made through the entire Academy experience, the ment and motivation served them well in this leadership which requires them to solely devote their time and first being BCT. experience.” effort to create tough, but professional, basic cadet “For the cadet cadre, the class of 2011 is unique in During First Beast they took the basics through a training for the class of 2011. At the same time, BCT part because we trained them, more so for my class, 2008,” lot of drill and ceremonies practice, such as transitory provides a tremendous leadership opportunity for the said Cadet Hart. “It’s one of our last opportunities to leave drill movements and marching. cadet cadre. a legacy here. We are able to impart our knowledge and All training ended roughly around 8 p.m. Time after The cadet group commander has had his hands full. shape a class that will eventually join the long blue line that was allotted for hygiene and personal time for the “I tend to always be busy, said Cadet Hart. “Many and have partaken in the challenge of defending this great basics. of the permanent party mentors gave me the knowledge nation for years to come.” “Basics stayed up late talking about the road ahead,” and tools that have aided me tremendously. Command Second Beast concludes with the valley sweep- said Cadet Hart, a self-described Army brat from keeps you busy, its one of the greatest opportunities stakes and warrior march out of Jacks Valley.

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By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff

Summer means warm weather and long days. For cadet soaring pilots that translates into more air time than during the regular school year. Photo by Ann Patton It may seem to Academy neighbors air traffic is Basic cadets get a taste of aviation Academy-style with 10-minute sorties as part of the Airmanship heavier this summer than in previous years, but that is 100 course. not the case. able to them as soaring instructor pilots. He stressed air training on the Academy is critical Sortie numbers this year are on par with previous AM-100 students receive 10 minutes of glider flight to the Air Force. summers. time per sortie during the summer, and all other flights “It’s important in giving cadets the basis for flight, Lt. Col. Greg Rankin, operations director for the 306th average 20 minutes. and it increases their ability to complete undergrad pilot Operations Support Squadron, said cadets are making Normal 20-minute flights go up to 9,000 feet and training,” he said. an average of 180 sorties a day, which is typical of past AM-100 flights to 8,500 feet. “It’s a head start into being the best pilots in the Air summers. The reason neighbors may believe there are more Force.” During the 10-day Airmanship 100 course for basic flights than normal is because of increased flying hours Colonel Rankin pointed out that during pilot training, cadets, which ends today for this year, sortie numbers during the day. Academy graduates typically finish at the top of their dropped to about 150, the same as in previous years. “They’re hearing it more because windows are open class. Sortie numbers for the single-engine Twin Otters from in the summer, and we are flying more hours when they “More importantly, Academy training is a vital lead- the 557th Flying Training Squadron have also remained are home,” Colonel Rankin said of Academy neigh- ership laboratory,” he said. “Most instructors are cadets comparable with previous summers. bors. themselves and they learn responsibility, how to teach The AM-100 course gives basic cadets an under- Normal summer sorties begin at 6 a.m. and run to and how to receive instruction.” standing of the Academy’s airmanship programs and what 8 p.m. (weather permitting) and AM-100 hours are from The Academy has the only airfield in the Air Force they can experience during their four years here. Each 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with daylight-only flying hours, but its mission is no less basic cadet is given the glider flight to orient them with “We’re flying when they’re home, and it’s more important. the soaring program and leadership opportunities avail- visible,” Colonel Rankin said. “Flying is what we do,” Colonel Rankin said. Discipline for Body and Spirit

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By Ann Patton live,” he said. “Being out West allows Academy Spirit staff for some awesome sightseeing and breath-taking views.” The Academy cross country soaring Cadet Ledvina added, “I also enjoy team is flying high after two back-to- the challenge and skill needed to fly back competitions in Hobbs and ,not only in a competition, but anywhere Parowan, N. M. else.” In Parowan, Cadet 2nd Class Justin Cadet 2nd Class Joseph Baldwin Levina, along with instructor Lt. Col. has his own take on soaring. Bill Gagen, with the 94th Flying “It is a huge challenge that takes a

Training Squadron, set a new Academy lot of getting used to,” he said. “Cross Courtesy Photo distance record by flying 269 miles. country soaring is a sport that you can The Academy Cross Country Soaring Team broke their own distance record The competitions pitted the never entirely master. Things are always last March in New Mexico. Academy team against civilian pilots. changing, and there are no sure bets The cross country team is, after all, where other than the airfield. “We did alright in the competition, anywhere.” a team, and team work is critical. Half of the team flies on any given but more importantly, we learned a lot Cadet Baldwin especially appreci- “These competitions have brought day, which leaves the other half to help from some of the other incredibly expe- ates the challenges of competition. us closer together,” Cadet Ledvina said. out. rienced civilian pilots,” Cadet Ledvina “I get an incredible adrenaline “Team work, especially, comes in handy “The team work is great, because said. rush when flying in thermals, in close when putting together and taking apart when you are on ground duty, you do The team flew in two TG-15A and proximity to mountainous terrain and every plane every day.” everything you can to keep the pilot two TG-15B gliders. with 10 other gliders in a thermal,” he Team work isn’t limited to pilots. comfortable and get everything ready Floating engineless above the said. “Every competitor has a ground for them,” Cadet Baldwin said. ground is both a thrill and challenge for “Part of the draw for me is making crew that will help them put the aircraft The Academy is a primary the Academy’s team. decisions and getting into situations together, push it out on the line and get launching pad for future Air Force pilots. “My attraction to flying is being that require a lot more skill and atten- it launched,” Cadet Baldwin said. Cadets Ledvina and Baldwin are no aloft and seeing all the amazing sights tion on the crew’s part than when flying Ground crews also stand by to pick exception. and appreciating the beauty of where we in other situations.” up pilots and gliders, if they land some- Both hope to fly after graduation. Academy Spirit 12 July 27, 2007 Happy campers a fam camp trademark

By Ann Patton shelter from the summer heat. Grounds and facilities back on the hood of their rig. He quickly retreated Academy Spirit staff are meticulously maintained. inside the RV. “One of the reasons we’re so popular is our “He was as white as a sheet,” Mrs. Keeley said It’s a little trailer park in a little city. trees,” Mr. Rodrigues boasted. of her husband’s face. That’s what John Rodrigues likes to call it. Campers come from all over the country, and for Campers are required to secure trash in bear- “We like to leave them smiling,” Mr. Rodrigues, some camping is a way of life. proof containers. director of the Peregrine Pines Family Camp on the “This is their house,” he said of RV campers who The camp’s peak season runs from May 1 Academy, said of campers. have no other home. through Sept. 30. Reservations can be made for a And they are happy campers. The camp’s facilities include picnic tables with maximum of 30 days during those weeks. There is “I love it. It’s the best place ever,” camper Sue barbecue grills for each site, a laundry, rest rooms, no limit during the winter season. Keeley said. “It just couldn’t be any better. showers and Internet modem hook-up. Summer rates are $17 per night for RV’s and $7 She and her husband, an Air Force retiree, live in Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. are enforced, for tents. Ellicott, but are enjoying a few weeks stay at the which campers appreciate and abide by. Active duty and retired military, reservists and camp this summer. “I like the peace and quiet, but if we need help, categories covered in Air Force Instruction 34-101 Air Force Lt. Col. Galen Mays is transitioning it’s just a holler away,” Mrs. Keeley said. are eligible to camp there. from Virginia to Peterson Air Force Base, and he and Colonel Mays’ wife Pam also likes the quiet. For more information or reservations call 333- his family are making Peregrine Pines home until “It’s very relaxing,” she said. 4980. they can move into permanent housing. Mrs. Mays also likes the campground for its “It’s been beautiful to be at the foot of the Rocky generous site spaces, nice people and its reasonable Mountains and on the grounds of the Academy,” he rates. said. Mr. Rodrigues said campers are pretty much Colonel Mays also appreciates the mix of well-behaved. campers from all walks of life and services. “They know the government ways,” he said of “I love the Air Force and the opportunity to serve the military-related campers. the country and at the same time enjoy the great “But if they get out of line we have to slap ‘em outdoors.” around a little,” he joked. The six-acre camp sits at the foot of Academy Two-legged campers aren’t the only camp resi- Drive south of Stadium Boulevard adjoining the dents. Deer, brown and black squirrels, wild turkeys, Academy’s group picnic area. coyotes and snakes also call it home. It offers 105 recreational vehicle sites with full Another four-legged resident also has made utility hook-ups, including water, sewer and elec- appearances this summer. A young bear, with an esti- Photo by Ann Patton tricity. On the outskirts of the RV sites are eight sites mated weight of 300 pounds, has wandered around Peregrine Pines Family Camp is a haven for reserved for tent campers. camp. campers seeking peaceful surroundings in the All campsites are heavily forested, offering Mrs. Keeley’s husband found it scratching its outdoors.

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By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff

A look over the Academy’s shoulder 50 years ago showed building construction was well under way in the cadet area, the final design of the chapel nearing approval and more than 19 million square yards of dirt had been removed from the site. Construction had begun in 1955, and the cadets settled into their permanent new quarters in 1958. Along with civil engineers, Mr. Netsch Skidmore, Owings and Merrill directed the watched cattle as they traipsed from ranch to Academy’s design, and the Air Force Academy ranch. The cattle had figured out the easiest Construction Agency directed the construction. route. As an engineer, retired Air Force Col. Richard Lt. Gen. Hubert Harmon, the Academy’s Coffee played a key role in the agency during first superintendent, hated the design for the Courtesy photos construction. The interchange of I-25 and the south entrance awaits superintendent’s home. completion. Now living in Salida, Colo., Colonel Coffee Mr. Netsch originally designed the new recalls, with fondness, his tenure at the Academy home on a grand scale, suitable for visiting from 1954 to 1960, its growing pains and its mile- nobles. stones. Instead, General Harmon preferred what is “It was the best assignment I ever had,” he said. now known as Carlton House, with its hacienda He previously served in New Guinea, the style and which Mr. Netsch found well suited to Philippines, the United Nations and Okinawa. the environment and a pleasant change from the Rifts between individuals and organizations on academic area to the home. the job site were rare. The cadet chapel’s design was unveiled “We never had any big flare-ups,” he said. “We publicly at the Fine Arts Center in 1955. all worked pretty well together.” The reactions from politicians present were He added, “Everyone was very proud they were less than flattering. building the Academy.” “I don’t hear the rustle of angels’ wings,” Except for one occasion. Several contractors one said. An aerial view shows the cadet area taking shape. “ready to kill each other” met him as he arrived for “Looks like a bunch of work. Hoping to appear professional and resolve teepees to me,” said another. their issues amiably, he put on his coat. “Unworthy of the tradi- But a lieutenant had taken his Air Force insignia tions of this nation,” was the off and replaced it with the chaplain insignia. description another said. One of the feuding contractors chided, “When Colonel Coffee still takes did you become a chaplain?” pride in the Academy but All bets were on that the roof of Mitchell Hall understands his, and the insti- was headed for disaster. tution’s, shortcomings. Built on the ground around columns, the roof “It’s getting older like the was raised hydraulically by two machines on either rest of us,” he said. “It needs a corner. The job took two days and had an audience. lot of work.” “All the wives waited for it to fall,” Colonel Coffee joked. The chapel’s construction had more than its Vandenberg Hall needs share of problems. more work before it can With glass installed top to bottom, the chapel welcome cadets. was still open to the elements. One morning Colonel Coffee walked in to find The Chapel’s skele- a cloud hovering under the glass. ton towers over When the chapel was finally completed, a man construction. needed to ride a railcar on the outside to clean the glass. Colonel Coffee declined the offer. “They didn’t pay me enough to go up on that thing.” In a 2002 interview, architect Walter Netsch also reminisced on the Academy’s growing pains and solutions to problems. One design problem was designing roads that would facilitate the fastest route with the least amount of movement. The solution lay in the four ranches originally on Academy grounds. 14 Academy Spirit FEATURE July 27, 2007 15

Jim Bowman: 50 years of service before self

He’s not a household Academy name like former Head Coach Fisher DeBerry or three-time Super Bowl champion Chad Hennings, but he can rattle off more names associated with Air Force football than you can imagine.

By Wayne Amann Support speaks with father-like pride, when recalling “Steve” Ritchie who became the first fighter ace of Academy Spirit Editor the players, coaches, teams and games that make up the Vietnam War; and Karl Richter, who volunteered the half century of Blue and Silver memories. for nearly 200 missions in Vietnam. He was killed on Editor’s Note: Jim Bowman, the Academy’s Associate Ironically, it’s not the on-field exploits that matter his 198th. Athletic Director for Recruiting Support, is scheduled most to him. “I’m a lucky man; I’m no hero; things just to retire this summer after 50 years of service to the “The best thing about this school is what these worked out,” said former Consensus All-American brought in with them.” institution he adopted as his own. In tribute to his athletes do after they leave here, how they turn out as safety Scott Thomas, an F-16 pilot in Operation The three-pronged mission of commitment to excellence, the Academy Spirit salutes people,” the 72 year-old Michigan native said. Desert Storm. “I’d been in situations like that in Air Force football is to beat Army and the man who became a fixture on “The Hill.” “We’ve had major command leaders, wing Falcon Stadium.” Navy, win the conference title and play in a The commanders, astronauts, war heroes and more. Bowman points with pride to the four Rhodes bowl game. one game Jim Bowman and Falcon football have been That’s more important than how many touchdowns Scholarship football players, part of 14 Academy The inter-service rivalry among the recognized by those attached at the hip pad for all but two of the they score.” athletes and nearly three dozen total the institution academies intensified in 1972 when former familiar with Falcon history as program’s storied years prior to this season. During Among the lengthy roster of football players has produced. He noted the Academy leads the Academy Athletic Director George Simler putting the football program on the national Bowman’s tenure, the Falcons played 556 games. Bowman coached who graduated to greatness nation with four football players and five total in originated the idea of the Commander-In- map, was the 13-13 tie against Big Ten The former freshman and junior varsity coach included Medal of Honor recipient Lance Sijan, after the GTE Academic Hall of Fame and ranks second Chief’s Trophy, given each season to the Champion, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1958, in the turned Associate Athletic Director for Recruiting whom an Academy dormitory is named, Richard in the NCAA with 25 players earning post-graduate academy which wins the round-robin series Hawkeye’s back yard. Iowa was such a huge scholarships. among the three schools. Air Force has won favorite no points were quoted on the game. “Before we joined the Western Athletic the hardware 16 times; Navy, nine and The Falcons spotted Iowa 21 pounds per Conference in ’81, our players didn’t get recognized Army, six. There have been four ties when man in the line. for being all-conference or all-academic all-confer- each school went 1-1 and the trophy stayed Rocky Mountain News reporter Bob ence,” he said. “A lot of teams in the early ‘60s and with its previous winner. Collins called the Iowa City match up a ‘70s, great student-athletes, didn’t get credit for The first Air Force- Army game, a 13- benchmark when he wrote, “…the result anything.” 13 tie, was played on Halloween, 1959, in transcends sports in its effects on the Since then, hundreds of other major award New York’s Yankee Stadium. The first Air Academy. All sports tradition there now winners have been honored at the Academy. Force-Navy tilt kicked-off the next year in starts with this game. No matter what Bowman paced the same Falcon sidelines as Baltimore. The Midshipmen won, 35-3, happens the rest of the season or in seasons fellow coaches who went on to carve their niche in behind Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino. to come, they’ll still go back to this game the game. Fourteen became head coaches in the “We were a heavy underdog to Army,” when the AFA made its mark in the face of college ranks while six landed National Football Bowman said. “Our goal back then was to great odds.” League head coaching jobs. be competitive, play big schools and get the Bowman remembers that magical The Falcons have been led by just six head name Air Force across the country. Our season well. coaches in their first 50 plus years. Three of them, overall record shows we’ve been pretty “It was my first year here and they who Bowman calls “great men,” have made a lasting successful.” hadn’t graduated a class yet; they had 1,100 impression among their peers. Entering the 2007 campaign, the students,” he reminisced. “Some buildings Ben Martin, Ken Hatfield and Fisher DeBerry Falcons sport a 46-24-0 (.657) inter-service weren’t finished. We played our home were presidents of the College Football Coaches series record compared to Navy’s 33-36-1 games in Denver because we had no Association. Hatfield and DeBerry were named (.479) and Army’s 25-44-1 (.364). stadium (Falcon Stadium was built in ’62), national coaches of the year and Martin was a “Our first win over another service but we did have a great class, some great Washington Touchdown Club Coach of the Year. academy was the ’65 Army game, 14-3, in sophomores. For them to go undefeated “One of the keys to our success is staff conti- Chicago’s Soldier Field,” Bowman said against the schedule we played, then tie nuity,” explained Bowman about Martin’s 20 years pointing to his copy of the original game TCU, 0-0, in the Cotton Bowl, was very and DeBerry’s 23 seasons at the helm. “Not only are program. “Our quarterback was Paul Stein, special. People said, ‘Wwho are those they talented, quality men, but so are the folks they who later became Superintendent here. I guys?” How could they beat powerhouse recruited him from Lansing, Mich. He teams?’That carried over.” Athletic CommunicationsPhoto Junior Varsity Coach Jim Bowman – circa 1960. Athletic Communications Photo stayed and worked for me as a JV coach. That team went 9-0-2 under Martin, his Falcon players and coaches celebrate on the side- The first win over Navy was in ’66, 15-7, rookie season at the Academy. Air Force is lines in 1959 at Yankee Stadium during the first here.” game against Army, a 13-13 tie. See BOWMAN Page 18 Academy Spirit 16 SPORTS July 27, 2007

Arena Hennings’ hall

AF 7th in media poll Air Force is picked to finish of fame journey 7th in the nine-team 2007 Mountain West Conference foot- ball poll by MWC media complete members. The Falcons garnered 62 points compared to pre- By Troy Garnhart Hennings was a standout season favorite TCU, which Athletic Communications defensive tackle for the Falcons polled 202 points and 18 first from 1984-87, and was place votes. Air Force football great arguably one of college foot- Quartet on preseason Chad Hennings concluded his ball’s great defensive linemen teams year-long enshrinement into of his era. The Elberon, Iowa, Led by senior linebacker the College Football Hall of native became only the second Drew Fowler, Air Force placed Fame Friday and Saturday in player inducted into the College four players on the College South Bend, Ind. Football Hall of Fame from the FootballNews.com Preseason Thousands of college foot- Academy. The first was offen- All-Mountain West teams. ball fans from across the sive tackle Brock Strom, who Quarterback Shaun Carney, country joined the National played from 1956-58. center Blaine Guenther and Football Foundation at the orga- He was a unanimous First safety Bobby Giannini were nization’s annual Enshrinement Team All-America selection in named to the second team. Festival at the College Football 1987, and received the Outland Fowler was the lone Falcon to be Hall of Fame to pay tribute to Trophy as the nation’s top inte- named to the preseason first- the storied careers of Hennings rior lineman that same year. A team all MWC. and 19 of the game’s greatest two-time First Team All- Calling all runners stars. Conference selection, he is a The Academy Health and “I firmly believe football member of the Western Athletic Wellness Center presents a is probably the best leadership Conference All-Time Team and fitness run on Aug. 9 at 4 p.m., laboratory, a place where a was named WAC Defensive young man can learn the impor- Player of the Decade for the at the Falcon Stadium Track/ Photo by Danny Meyer Road weather permitting. The tance of commitment, the 1980s. Hennings led the nation Hennings was a guest speaker May 5 at the Academy trib- event is open to anyone. The important of perseverance, hard with 24 sacks in 1987 and ute to his former head coach, Fisher DeBerry. HAWC will furnish post-run work, maintaining a balance,” played in numerous post- refreshments plus run times at Hennings said. “If it weren’t season all-star games including NFL Draft, Hennings fulfilled While each nominee’s foot- the turnaround point and finish for our teammates, we wouldn’t the Japan Bowl and East-West his four-year military commit- ball achievements in college line. Prizes will be awarded to be here today. God blessed us Shrine Game. He was a two- ment, serving during the first are of prime consideration, his the first two males and females with individual talent, but it’s the time First Team Academic All- Gulf War as an A-10 pilot. In post football record as a citizen to finish. concept of a team that I appre- America and earned Academic 1992, he rejoined the Cowboys is also weighed. He must have proven himself worthy as a Tee off for volunteers ciate about football so much. All-WAC honors three times. and embarked on a nine-year The lessons I learned in football He received the Stan Bates NFL career that brought him citizen, carrying the ideals of The Academy’s Mission three Super Bowl titles. football forward into his rela- Support Booster Club presents have helped me become a better Award as the conference’s top Hennings is active in his tions with his community and a volunteer recognition golf tour- husband, a better father, a better scholar-athlete in 1987. community as a member of the his fellow man with love of his nament fundraiser Aug. 9 at the businessman, and a better Although picked by the Board of Directors for Happy country. Eisenhower Golf Club. Tee time person overall.” Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 Hills Farm, a home for abused Founded in 1947, The is 1:30 p.m., with registration/ lunch starting at noon. Entry and neglected children. He lives National Football Foundation fees: E-1 through E-6 and O-1 in Flower Mound, Texas, and is and College Hall of Fame and O-2 are $30, all other players a successful business owner. inducted its first class of are $40. Fees include: lunch, Joining Hennings in the inductees in 1951. The first cart (required to keep play 2007 induction class are such class included 32 players and moving), green fees, range balls, notables as Minnesota defen- 19 coaches, including Illinois’ post-round beverages and if sive tackle Carl Eller, Nebraska Red Grange, Notre Dame’s needed rental clubs. All proceeds running back Mike Rozier, Knute Rockne, Amos Alonzo support the Academy’s Volunteer Virginia Tech defensive tackle Stagg and Carlisle’s Jim Recognition Program. The PGA Bruce Smith, Florida running Thorpe. professional staff will conduct a back Emmitt Smith and Florida Of the more than 4.6 golf clinic from noon to 1:15 State head coach Bobby million athletes to play college p.m. Prizes will be awarded to Bowden. football spanning the last 138 the first place team, male and “We are very pleased to years, only 817 players and 176 female longest drive and closest have the opportunity to coaches have been immortal- to the pin. Hackers’packages (5 enshrine another exceptional ized with a place in the sport’s mulligans and 10 feet of string) class of college football most hallowed institution. are $20 per team. For early regis- legends,” said NFF President 268 schools are represented tration, call Scott Kottke at 333- and CEO Steven J. Hatchell. with at least one College 7704 or Mike Wardingly at “Each year our hard-working Football Hall of Famer. 333-6545, no later than the close Honors Court, does an The next class of College of business Aug. 7. outstanding job in ensuring the Football Hall of Famers will Rockies salute GIs game’s legends are duly recog- be inducted at the 50th NFF The Colorado Rockies host nized.” Annual Awards Dinner on Military Appreciation Day Sept. A player becomes eligible December 4, 2007, at the 30 at 1:05 p.m., when they play for consideration by the Waldorf-Astoria in New York the Arizona Diamondbacks in Foundation’s Honors Courts City. They will be officially the regular season finale at Coors ten years after his final year enshrined at the Hall in South Field. Military in uniform are of intercollegiate football Bend during ceremonies in July admitted free while military played. 2008. family members can purchase a Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications $38 ticket for just $8. Air Force defensive stalwart Chad Hennings in action against TCU in a WAC game at Falcon Stadium. Academy Spirit July 27, 2007 17

Medics elude cops in classic Scoreboard

By Wayne Amann hit it hard somewhere,” Zelasko Academy Spirit Editor said. “I had some pretty good INTRAMURAL hitters behind me so I was just Softball It was a regular season game trying to move him (Erik Team W L with playoff intensity. Hudson who led off with a MDG #1 14 1 The 10th Security Forces single) to second or third.” CW 14 2 Squadron had just knocked off Zelasko’s heroics were AD 10 4 Medical Group #3, 15-4, earlier needed after SFS rallied for four DRU 8 6 Monday night, pulling them runs in the top of the frame. CS 9 7 back to .500 at 6-6, and to within Trailing 13-9, the cops capi- SFS 6 7 one and one-half games of the talized on rare back-to-back 5th and final post-season tour- Med Group infield errors as CES 5 10 MDG #2 4 10 nament berth with six games Matt Kesey and Jesse Starsbury Photo by Joel Strayer left to play. laced run-scoring singles. Alvaro Members of MDG #1, left, and SFS congratulate each other 306 FTG 4 0 Meanwhile, Med Group #1, Mora lofted a sacrifice fly to following the Med Group’s scintillating 14-13 AISL victory MDG #3 0 17 the five-time defending base right-center to tie matters at 13. Monday at Field #1. champions, were trying to stave Then with two on and two forces afloat until their bats player/coach Don McAllister. July 19 off a surging Cadet Wing team. out, Scott Jacobson hit a sinking caught up. The cops committed “Our offense (and defense) CW 26 CES 16 An MDG loss would slip them line drive to right center field. just one error, an outfield miscue came together in this game,” MDG #1 24 306 FTG 16 into second place. MDG outfielder Kevin leading to MDG’s first run. McAllister said. “The outcome 306 FTG 16 MDG #3 7 Neither the cops nor the Ciesla charged the ball, dove, Med Group enjoyed an 8-0, might have been different if we medics would make it easy for and made a tumbling catch to fourth inning cushion when the were the home team.” July 23 each other. preserve the deadlock. SFS batted around for the only McAllister had a point. CES 21 MDG #3 11 The infield dust finally “I was playing pretty deep time in the game in the fourth. MDG plated a run in the settled when a one-out, run because the first ball I went after After two outs, they got RBI home fifth and three more in SFS 15 MDG #3 4 scoring double to left field by sailed over my head,” Ciesla singles from Kesey, Ted Cano, the bottom of the sixth thanks to MDG #1 14 SFS 13 Kevin Zelasko in the bottom of explained. “So I told the other Mora and Adam Miller plus a a two-run homer by Russ Pollard the seventh inning gave MDG #1 outfielders it’s easier to come up run-scoring double by Jacobson and a solo shot, his second of the July 24 a memorable 14-13 win. on the ball than go deep. When to make it 8-6. game, by Eddy Trias. CW 22 MDG #2 5 “I was thinking right field I saw the ball drop I went for it. MDG made it 9-6 in the “Playing in close games,” but he pitched me inside so I I had to make the catch.” fifth before the cops tied it. The Pollard said, “we usually come AD 13 MDG #2 3 went with the pitch and tried to Tight defense kept security big blow was an RBI triple by through at the end.” AD 17 MDG #3 0

Register now, save $ for AF Marathon July 25 CW 19 CS 13 By Kathleen A.K. Lopez Through Tuesday, full- reasons to register early. four-person relay race as a MDG #1 22 CS 15 Air Force Materiel Command marathon registration is $65; “First and foremost, it’s bonding experience for you MDG #1 18 DRU 15 Public Affairs half-marathon is $50; four- one more thing to check off on and three of your friends, you person relay is $180 and 5K the list of ‘things to do,’” said won’t want to delay registering, WRIGHT-PATTERSON fun run is $20. This year begins Molly Louden, the marathon as there is a limited number of July 26 AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio a new tradition for the 5K run, director. “Plus, runners’ bibs relay teams permitted. Games played after press time. (AFPN) — Attention all mara- as it will be held the evening that they wear on race day will “The max number for thoners and half-marathoners: of Sept. 14, on the campus of be guaranteed to be personal- relay-team entry is 300,” Golf If you’ve put off early registra- neighboring Wright State ized with runners’first names.” Ms. Louden said. “We are Through July 25 tion for the 11th annual U.S. Air University. Additionally, all runners already one-third of the way Division 1 Force Marathon Sept. 15, your From Wednesday through receive a commemorative 100 to that number, well ahead of Team Points time for procrastinating is Sept. 7, the price to register percent cotton T-shirt, goodie where we were last year at this NSSI/NSC 1 22.5 running out. for the full marathon jumps to bag, towel, patch and a special time.” Maintenance 1 22.0 If you haven’t logged onto $70, the half-marathon finisher’s medal with the Air Preceding the marathon is MDG 1 19.0 www.usafmarathon.com and increases to $60. Cost for the Force 60th Anniversary and C- the sports and fitness exposi- registered for your race by the relay and fun run stay the same. 5 Galaxy logos. tion Sept. 13 and 14, and a DFMI 16.5 time the clock strikes midnight After Sept. 7, add another If you’re coming in from gourmet pasta dinner Sept. 14. 306 OSS 1 15.5 Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, $10 to both the full- and half- out of town, and don’t have a The expo is free to the public. DFCE 15.0 your procrastination is going to marathon races, another $20 place to stay, there are nearby The cost for the dinner will not CW 2 14.5 cost you. to the relay and add $5 to the hotels offering limited dis- increase ($20 for adults; $10 for DFMS 11.5 That’s when the early regis- fun run. counted accommodations, Ms. children ages six to 12, and MDG 3 10.0 tration period ends, and entry Besides the obvious finan- Louden said. children five and younger are DFP 8.0 fees go up. cial savings, there are other If you’re looking at the free), but seating is limited. DFBL 8.0 DPZ 1.5

Division 2 Team Points 306 OSS 2 28.0 DFEG 26.0 Off we go… Maintenance 2 23.5 LGRR 17.0 Ashleyann Carlson hands change to 10th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jimmy McMillian CW 1 16.0 following his purchase of a beverage July 16. DFM 13.0 Moments earlier, Colonel McMillian helped cut NSSI/NSC 2 12.5 the ribbon during a grand opening ceremony for CS 9.0 Wild Blue Yonder, a new smoothie/coffee bar in MDG 2 9.0 the lobby of the base Fitness and Sports Center. The new refreshment stand is owned and oper- DFC 5.5 ated by Ms. Carlson, a former Olympic figure FM 3.0 skating medalist. DPMPA 0.0 Photo by James Lovely Academy Spirit 18 July 27, 2007 Bowman From Page 15

303-260-13 (.538) all time. One of the most dramatic victories was over the 15th ranked Washington Huskies, here, in ’63. “Quarterback Terry Isaacson led a great comeback on national TV to beat them, 10-7,” Bowman beamed. “From ’62 to ’04, we played against 21 teams ranked in the Top 25 at the end of the season and we won four times.” Bowman’s nostalgic look at Academy football, and athletics in general here, goes well beyond wins and losses. “We’ve had 17 bowl games in 50 seasons. I’ve been to all of them,” he said. “TV has spread the Air Force name nationwide. People know there IS an Air Force Academy. It helps stimulate cadet candidates, attracting outstanding leaders for this country. “One of the last strongholds for discipline in this country for young people is sports,” Bowman explained. “Three strikes, you’re out. Five fouls, you’re out. You’re penalized for offside. You can’t mouth off to somebody. It’s great! Those things help America follow rules. It’s terrific to work under the Cadet Honor Code here.” He says the most significant change is that athletes are bigger, stronger and faster. Physical limitations at the Academy aren’t as stringent as in the early days. Today’s body fat measurements have changed the medical standards concerning weight. “We get some kids who are 280 pounds but they’ve got to be able to pass the Air Force medical exam to graduate, and they always do,” he said. “We have never compromised our integrity at this institution. We can’t do that.” Just as Bowman couldn’t stop coordinating mission support for all 27 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, his mentor at Navy, Rip Miller, was there for 49 years. Bowman got extended, so his plan was clear. “It’s a challenge, but I’ve got to beat him,” a resolute Bowman promised. “It’s a privilege to have this great job here where all our grads become outstanding officers and pillars in the community. The fun part is when the players I coached come back as colonels or generals or successful business Athletic Communications Photo people. They remember me and I remember them.” Falcon Head Varsity Coach Ben Martin, left, and Junior Varsity Coach Jim Bowman check a roster in 1961. Jim Bowman will be remembered as an Academy legend, on and off the football field.

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agents and agencies, financing and mort- can clarify what’s important in your life. Prep School needs sponsors gage qualifications, loan types as well as Find your passion by registering at The Academy Preparatory School the advantages to home ownership. For 333-3444. needs sponsors for cadet candidates for the more information and registration, call 2007-2008 academic year. Sponsors must 333-3444. Education Fair set for Aug. 8 be E-7 and above, O-3 and above, a An Academy Education Fair will run Open house heats up Department of Defense employee or from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aug. 8 in the base contractor. To apply or for more infor- The Academy fire department has hospital main lobby. Representatives from mation, call Mrs. Cleo Griffith at 333-2583 set its annual open house Aug. 4 at Fire 12 area colleges and universities will or e-mail cleo.griffith@ usafa.af.mil. Station #1, 6202 Pine Dr. from 11 a.m. answer questions on degree programs. Peterson west gate closes – 2 p.m.. Events include fire-related For more information call 333-3298. Attic volunteers sought displays, an auto extrication demonstra- The Peterson West Gate closes Volunteers are needed to keep the tion, a fire safety puppet show, fire Monday for construction of the new gate, Troops to Teachers workshop Academy Airman’s Attic open. It helps reporting procedures, the Flight for Life and will be closed through the end of A “Troops to Teachers” workshop is junior ranking Airmen with free clothing, helicopter and the department’s 1929 October. During this time, the North Gate 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Airmen furniture, appliances and more. Paid REO Speedwagon fire truck. For more will be open 24 hours, and the East Gate and Family Readiness center. This work- childcare is available for volunteers. information, call 333-2051. will be open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday shop provides information for military The attic is open Tuesdays and to Friday, and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. personnel interested in beginning a second Looking for a few good Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. To volun- Commissary and BX patrons are encour- career in public education as a teacher. teer, call Cassie Nordin at 472-7923 and aged to enter through the East Gate. Airmen For more information and registration leave a message. The Academy Base Honor Guard call 333-3444. Home buying explained needs volunteers to perform various duties. Jacks Valley off limits A free Home Buying Seminar is The next training flight is Aug. 6-10. Want some advice? The Academy’s firing range is located Thursday in the Airmen and Family The baseline requirement is to partic- Executives from SCORE will hold a in Jacks Valley and is off limits unless Readiness Center on Pine Drive from ipate in two details a month, while being workshop on starting a business Aug. 10 attending training with 10th Security noon to 4:30 p.m.. It will help people an active member of a flight of 10-15 from 8:30 a.m. – noon. For more infor- Forces Squadron combat arms, or on offi- learn to differentiate among brokers, highly motivated guardsmen. mation and registration, call 333-3444. cial business. Due to safety concerns, There is no grade requirement as the the area is posted “For Official Business current cadre includes enlisted members Portable employment offered Only”, and security forces personnel will E-3 through E-9 and officers through O- The Military Spouse Career detain anyone found in the area without 4. Committee offers Career Tracks Aug. permission. Observe all warning signs. Those interested or who have ques- 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The Those needing access to this area or addi- tions, e-mail Tech. Sgt. Sally Russo at program is a free 2-day comprehensive tional information can call 333-4449 or course to provide mobile military spouses CADET CHAPEL [email protected]. 333-2000. with a “Career Toolkit.” Topics include Catholic Masses: Sunday Discover your passion skills assessment, career planning and Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. The Airmen and Family Readiness networking strategies. For more infor- (or by appointment) Center offers a class Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m. mation, call Jeannie Lopez at 333-3168. Mass - 10 a.m. to noon on discovering your destiny so you Class size is limited. Weekday Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Wednesday Catholic Adoration - 6:30 - 7 p.m. Mass - 7 p.m. Cease fire remembered Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Protestant Services: Sunday Joseph Annello will be the featured General - 10:00 a.m. speaker at a commemoration ceremony of the 54th anniversary of the cease fire Jewish Services in Korea Saturday at 10 a.m. by the Fridays - 7 p.m. (Beginning Aug. 10) Korean War Veterans Association memo- Buddhist Worship rial stone in Memorial Park, 300 block Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room of S. Union Blvd. Muslim Prayer Hatters host picnic Fridays - 1 p.m. - Muslim Prayer The Red Hat Society will host a Room, Chapel Basement picnic Aug. 1 in Memorial Park from COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Military spouses Catholic Masses: are cordially invited and will be honored Saturday during activities. Activities include Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Mass - 5 p.m. contests and door prize giveaways. Guests Sunday are asked to bring their own drinks and Mass - 9:30 a.m. table service. Those older than 50 are Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. asked to wear red hats and those younger, (Sept. - May) pink hats or scarves. Cost is $4 per person Tuesday-Friday paid in advance or $10 at the door. Mass - 11:30 a.m. RSVP’s are highly encouraged. For tickets Protestant Services: or more information, call 495-2402. Saturday Contemporary - 7 p.m. MOAA meeting planned Sunday The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Traditional - 8 a.m. Military Officers Association of America Gospel - 11:15 a.m. invites all active and retired officers to a Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. special presentation by Sheriff of El Paso (Sept. - May) County Terry Maketa Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. at Wednesday the Peterson Air Force Base officers club. Liturgical - 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8.50 a person for breakfast and Military Academy Pagan Society no reservations are required. Third Thursday - 5 p.m. Sheriff Maketa will present an update (For more info, call TSgt. Longcrier on the state of El Paso County and his at 333-6178.) oversight of his department while in office. For more information, call Max For more information, call 333-3300. Borysko at 303-647-0405. Academy Spirit 28 July 27, 2007