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CFC Kicks Off; Givers Offered Many Worthy Options Vol. 49 No. 38 September 25, 2009 Photo by Denise Navoy Falcons down New Mexico 37-13 Falcons defenders rush to congratulate defensive back Jonathan Davis (bottom) following his interception and 38-yard return for a touchdown. This was the Falcons' second defensive touchdown in three games and led to a 37-13 win. For more on the game, see Page 14. CFC kicks off; givers offered many worthy options By Academy Spirit staff and the president. Donors can give money to a federa- Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. tion, to an organization under a federa- Mike Gould spoke of areas devastated tion or to an independent organization. by Hurricane Katrina and the help various Undesignated donations are shared agencies provided during the 2009 among numerous organizations in a Combined Federal Campaign kick-off at campaign directory. Arnold Hall Ballroom Tuesday. This year’s campaign theme is “iCan”. Displays and more than 90 repre- It is based on the philosophy that each and sentatives of non-profit groups who aid every federal employ can choose to make military members in need assembled for a difference through the CFC. the occasion. The CFC is divided into an Pledge forms are offered to all umbrella of organizations and inde- employees during group or one-on-one pendent organizations committed to opportunities. The forms must be prop- human health and welfare. erly completed and turned in to a The 2008 CFC raised nearly $2.2 keyworker. million from Defense Department For more information about the 2009 Photo by Butch Wehry member contributions in the Pikes Peak CFC, contact Capt. David Alaniz at 333- Academy staff mingle with more than 90 representatives of non-profit Region. The CFC is an “open to all” effort 5086, Keith Oda at 333-4811, or Tech. Sgt. groups during the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign kick-off at the Arnold authorized and endorsed by Congress Matthew Hummel at 333-5006. Hall Ballroom Tuesday. WEEKEND WEATHER USAFA wins Innkeeper ANDESat Falcon Eyes FRIDAY The experiment was created by the Space "There are lots of Air Force bases…but only 59 39 Award ISOLATED PM T-STORMS "I am pleased to announce that the U.S.Air Physics and Atmospheric Research Center one Air Force Academy," said Col. LoCastro. SATURDAY Force Academy, Colorado, is the winner in — better known as SPARC — in the "Our installation is the premier base in the 72 40 Department of Physics here. It went into Air Force…and we need to ensure it SUNNY the small-base category (285 rooms or SUNDAY fewer),"said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. space Aug. 6. continues to look as special as it is." 74 40 Norton Schwartz. Page 4 Page 6 Page 10 SUNNY 2 September 25, 2009 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! By Bob Vásquez To responsibly inform and educate the thinking the same thing, we Academy community and the public Retired Chief Master Sgt. don’t need one of us.” There’s about the Air Force Academy Center for Character a marked difference between Lt. Gen. Mike Gould — Development Academy Superintendent thinking the same thing and Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — thinking with the same Director of Public Affairs Every year around this purpose in mind. Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt — time I’m approached by people Chief of Internal Information The concept of the [email protected] with the same question, “Hey, American Salad Bowl comes Ken Carter — Editor Chief,” they say, “why do we closer to describing the [email protected] have to have Hispanic Heritage Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer culture we live in. The illus- [email protected] Month? Aren’t we all tration of the salad bowl Ann Patton — Staff Writer Americans?” describes a dish that, as a [email protected] I never argue that a bit, but whole, is its own entity, deli- Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer there’s more to it. I’m sure you cious and healthy. What gives The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in know we celebrate African- that dish its flavor and whole- no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under American/Black History someness is all of the exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspa- Month in February, Women’s different ingredients that per is an authorized publication for members of the History Month in March, make it one. Each ingredient U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit Asian-Pacific Month in May, are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed adds its own contribution to by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense Hispanic Heritage Month in the whole. Any part of it that’s or the Department of the Air Force. September/October, and The appearance of advertising in this publication, missing will affect the end including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Native American Month in result. endorsement by the Department of Defense, the November. The purpose of Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs Dr. Stephen Covey has Military Newspaper Group, of the products or servic- those observances is to educate said that “unity is not same- es advertised. Everything advertised in this publica- those of us who don’t know a tion shall be made available for purchase, use or ness, it’s complementariness.” patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, lot about those cultures, and to If we are to be united, we have national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, acknowledge the contributions political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the to be willing to accept, appre- purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the those groups of people have Air Force Graphic by Luke Borland ciate, and celebrate each right to reject any advertisements. made to our own American Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided say in what and how we live. others’ differences. by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public heritage. What makes America great is that As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles When you ask yourself what it is although we have different and diverse to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Month, join the fun. Get involved. Press style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos that makes America great, you’ll find needs and desires, we’ve been able to Make time to enjoy the various events unless otherwise indicated. the answer is “diversity.” If you’ll look synergize all those differences to form scheduled throughout the celebration. around you (go ahead, no one’s Submissions one very diverse, but unified, family You don’t have to be of, or know a Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 watching) you’ll notice that what we that allows us to be ourselves and lot about, the culture. The people who Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO call America is made up of people from expects us to accept each other. have labored hard to organize the 80840-5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Deadline for free classified ads on a space- all kinds of cultures, from different We used to talk about the events will gladly teach you and will available basis is noon every Tuesday for that parts of the country, or the world. American melting pot. An honorable welcome your support. You’ll learn a week’s publication date. Paid classified advertising We’re all different yet we’re all the is accepted by the publisher at 329-5236. The number idea, but I’m not sure it’s attainable. lot and you’ll find a kind of gratifica- to call for display advertising is 634-5905. same. We share the same basic values Why? Because there is very little, if any, tion you can’t find elsewhere. The Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one that make us Americans. We’re week prior to the desired publication date. Refer chance that we’ll all “melt”, that we’ll all education you gain and the relation- questions to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. invested in making our country and assimilate, that we’ll all be the same. ships you develop will make you better The Academy Spirit also accepts story the world a better place for all of us to And, I’m not so sure we all want to be submissions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: Character Development and they’ll make America better. pa.newspaper@ usafa.af.mil. live. We believe in a democratic system the same. I think it was Gen. George Together, we can go forward. of government where the people have a Patton who said, “If two of us are ¡Adelante! CharacterCharacter CCornerorner Break the habit By Chaplain, Maj. Rives Duncan don’t do the readings and breaking the rules still have nega- breaking? Doesn’t this attitude create the pattern Center for Character Development tive consequences even if you don’t get caught.And, of of downplaying “unimportant” rules and diminish your course, if you do get caught, the consequences can be ability to follow even important rules? Decreasing “It’s only a lot of reading if you read it all.” This line, far more dire than you anticipated. your stature in the eyes of a peer? And the list goes on. spokenC bya a prepde schoolt exemplar,Sig predictablyht P drewictuConsiderre the cost/risk/benefits of having an iPod when Sadly,most people break some rules.
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