VOL. 46 NO.34 AUGUST 25, 2006 Nine get promotion nod By Academy Spirit staff

Nine Academy officers made the grade to the next higher rank in promotion results released Thursday. The newest 0-4 through 0-6 selects are:

Colonel

Marcia R. Meeks-Eure* 10th Communications Squadron

Dean of the Faculty Robert B. Brown Royce E. Eves

34th Training Wing Robert B. Huber Dorothy A. Sivanic* Richard K. Williams

Photos by Danny Meyer Thanks for the ride U. S. Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo., gets a congratulatory hug from Master Sgt. Richard McClure of the 98th Flying Lieutenant Colonel Training Squadron after successfully completing a tandem parachute jump (Inset) Tuesday. A member of the House Armed Services Committee, the congressman is becoming familiar with the education and training pro- 10th Air Base Wing vided at the Academy by taking a hands-on approach to aviation-related opportunities for cadets. Members of the 98th FTS prepared the congressman by outfitting him with the proper equipment and basic jump training. John H. Daniels Kevin M. Franke AF engineering among nation’s best By Academy Public Affairs the seventh best program in the nation this year. Best Engineering Programs Major Several Air Force Academy under- Among the other undergraduate engi- Where the Highest Degree graduate engineering programs rank neering specialties that were evaluated, the is a Bachelor's or Master's 10th Air Base Wing among the top in the nation, according to Academy ranked seventh in Electrical Robert D. Peltzer the U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Engineering and second in the Engineering program rank: Best Colleges 2007 rankings. Aeronautical and Astronautical # 7 *PCS’d from the Academy after The U.S. News & World Report rank- Engineering category. the Promotion Recommendation ings were released Aug. 18. “Professionally speaking, I have no Aerospace rank: Form accounting date and are calcu- The rankings are separated by which doubt our programs and our people have # 2 lated in Academy statistics. universities offer graduate education excelled over the past year,” said Brig. Electrical rank: The 0-5 selects will sponsor a programs, and those which have only Gen. Dana Born, Dean of the Faculty. # 7 promotion party today from 4:30 – undergraduate programs, such as the “We have lengthened our stride to 7 p.m. in the Officers’ Club Academy. become more learning focused and many fields of study. Ballroom. Complimentary hors Overall, the Academy’s undergrad- of our personnel, faculty and cadets, “Research funding, which is another d’oeuvres and beverages will be uate engineering programs are tied with have been nationally recognized for their external validation of our capabilities, served. Pennsylvania’s Bucknell University for performance and contributions in their See RANKING, Page 4

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By Lt. Col. Dieter Bareihs mission accomplishment is ingrained 18th Fighter Squadron commander in our psyche. However, we cannot forget about our people. No one likes EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, telling his supervisor something can’t Alaska (AFPN) — The Air Force be done, yet that is exactly what needs recently reduced the number of its to happen. Most Air Force people I’ve active-duty Airmen in order to meet met in my 17-year career have been the congressionally mandated end type-A personalities. If you let them, strength of 359,700. The cuts continue they will try to do more with less. as the Air Force intends to separate an They will work 12-plus hours a additional 40,000 members. day in order to get everything done, In the course of these cuts, a but will wear themselves out while popular mantra was “do more with doing so. In the end, the mission will less” as the amount of work remained suffer. In doing what we can with what constant, yet there were less people to we have, supervisors and commanders accomplish it. must determine what must be done in In fact, the amount of work has order for the mission to go on and actually increased. Gone are the days what they cannot do because of when temporary duty orders magically limited resources. They then must appeared and Airmen had one or two provide corresponding guidance to additional duties. Three or four addi- their Airmen. In turn, Airmen must tional duties are the norm, and inform the supervisor or commander computer-based training rules the day. when they are unable to accomplish all Since its inception, “do more with that is being asked of them. less” has evolved into “do less with Integrity is a core value. less.” Recently, the phrase “do what Informing our supervisors what can you can with what you have” has and can’t be accomplished and the become commonplace. As a new consequences of completing one task commander, this phrase not only over another demonstrates integrity. makes the most sense, but more Hiding things from our supervisors importantly, it provides guidance — to does not. Conversely, crying uncle the commander as well as the youngest only to avoid doing work (or maybe Airman. difficult work) is also a breach of Illustration by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins As the Air Force continues to integrity. reduce members, leveraging people for How do commanders and supervi- and when to handle the situation. try to do more with less, senior leader- technology, it is not only important for sors differentiate between work that The only way to ensure senior Air ship may assume that all is well, when Airmen at all levels to “do what they won’t get done and work that can’t get Force leadership knows the level of that may not be the case at all. can with what they have,” but also to done? Leadership. Know your people. “pain” being experienced in the field Do what you can with what you know when to say “uncle.” Decide what and when to elevate to is to communicate accurately up the have. Maintain your integrity and keep For many of us, the importance of the next level in the chain of command chain of command. If we as Airmen your leadership informed. One experience, two words, a lifetime of influence

By Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Campeau marketing and outreach director for the U.S. Air Studies have shown the earlier a child is U.S. Air Force Band marketing and outreach manager Force Band. Without a doubt, the best part of the job exposed to an idea, the more likely they are to carry is reading letters from young musicians. the influence, positive or negative, with them BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFPN) Recently, I received a note from a young flutist throughout their lives. My experience with the Navy — I was about 15 when the U.S. Navy Band came to in Michigan who’d listened to one of our recordings. musician is one of my fondest memories. I’m town. A few local high school students were invited She wrote: “It’s (the compact disc) called Imagine certain it influenced my decision to follow a career to “sit-in” for one selection during the concert, and I the Possibilities and I do.” She went on to say that in military music. was one of them. It was a warm spring night and the she had just celebrated her 12th birthday and, I have heard the phrase “good job” countless auditorium was packed. “When I grow up, I wish to be in the Air Force times during my lifetime. Those two words of When the time came for us to perform with the Band.” encouragement, reinforced with the image of a mili- band, the emcee announced our names one by one I immediately remembered the kindness of that tary uniform, are the ones I remember most clearly. as we took our places in the ensemble. It was Navy musician all those years ago and quickly Never take for granted the power of your words and thrilling to share the stage with all those profes- dispatched a reply full of encouraging words. I actions, especially in uniform. sionals. But best of all, during the applause, the probably won’t be around long enough to find out if Think about the last time you interacted with military musician sitting to my left leaned over and this young person will follow her dream to become young people. What message did you send in that said “good job.” Though I didn’t know it at the time, a member of the U.S. Air Force Band, but I’m sure snapshot of time? Let’s hope it was a positive one. those two kind words would have a lifelong impact. she’ll carry a fondness for the Air Force far into her Chances are the impression you made was an Fast forward three decades. Today I serve as the future. indelible one.

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By Ann Patton tary member. A distinguished 1981 Academy Spirit Staff graduate of the Academy, he leads a 50-member department that educates Two professors donned the mantle 2,700 cadets across 30 physics and of Professor, U.S. Air Force Academy meteorology undergraduate courses. during investiture ceremonies Aug. 18. His team also conducts research totaling Honored with the badge of perma- about $2 million annually in the depart- nent professor were Col. Rex Kiziah, ment’s laser and optics research center, professor and head of the department space and atmospheric research center of physics, and Col. Thomas Yoder, and center for physics education professor and head of the department research. of engineering mechanics. He previously served as an associate They join the nearly 90 such perma- professor in the Academy’s physics nent professors in the Academy’s history. department. Their appointments required approval General Born explained that from the secretary of the Air Force, the Colonel Kiziah originally dreamed about president and Congress. space travel. Vision problems prevented “Selection is very keen,” Dean of that. the Faculty Brig. Gen. Dana Born said. “But he opened doors for other “They are the absolute best of who we dreams. He’s a shining star— have in our Air Force.” commander, researcher and teacher,” The 22 permanent professors, which General Born said. include the Dean of the Faculty, make “I couldn’t be more excited,” up about four percent of the total Colonel Kiziah said of his new role. Academy faculty. They are selected “The Academy is 100 percent from among all eligible field grade offi- focused on the future of the Air Force, cers in the Air Force and required to have and you, the faculty are building that a doctorate degree, strong leadership future.” Photo by Dave Armer experience, solid career credentials and Colonel Yoder grew up in Newly-appointed Permanent Professors Col. Rex Kiziah and Col. Thomas Yoder await investiture. a teaching background. Pennsylvania farm country, and he, too, Unless extended by the secretary of is a first generation military member and mechanics and mechanical engineering graduate has accumulated more than the Air Force, permanent professors the first Academy grad to head the engi- undergraduate courses which enroll 3,000 hours of flight time in six-plus Air retire upon completing 30 years of neering mechanics department. 1,500 cadets annually. The department Force aircraft. service as a commissioned officer. They General Born said his record is works in conjunction with private and “I’m glad to be back,” he said. “This may retire with the honorary grade of outstanding and his appointment well- other government agencies to conduct Academy has the finest scholars and brigadier general and are exempt from deserved. “He is a consummate warrior, research totaling about $2.5 million warriors I’ve ever worked with.” appearing before promotion boards. scholar, leader and educator.” annually through the department’s center Colonel Yoder’s objective is to Colonel Kiziah grew up in North Colonel Yoder leads a 40-member for Aircraft Structural Life Extension. “leave a part, a good part, of me to each Carolina and is a first-generation mili- team responsible for 30 engineering The distinguished 1982 Academy class.”

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The 18th annual Academy Fire Department Open House was a crowd pleaser with its dive rescue display, fire safety trailer, emergency vehicle displays, stop, drop and roll display, fire mascots Smokey and Sparky, Wings of Blue parachutists and three puppet shows. But, the show stopper Saturday at Fire Station #1 was the “Jaws of Life” demonstra- tion in which firefighters extracted a mock “victim” from an automobile. Emergency medical technicians placed the “motorist” aboard a Flight for Life helicopter which flew to a local medical facility to get treatment for the “patient.” This photo essay by Meggen Burghardt captured what the crowd witnessed that day.

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By Academy Spirit staff of new homes, but cannot provide less. The developer will to be between December and March. take out a loan to renovate/replace the housing units. The Q. Will Pine Valley housing exist in 3 to 5 years? During the Academy town hall meeting Aug. 8, developer will then repay the loan through rent payments Based on the economics of housing privatization, it several questions were posed on a survey many of the atten- received from military members in the form of their is expected that Pine Valley housing will be demolished dees completed. basic allowance for housing. The rent charged by the within the Initial Development Period (a period that will Col. Jimmy McMillian, 10th Air Base Wing developer will be equal to a military members’ BAH not exceed six years). commander, wanted to ensure attendees had an oppor- minus 110 percent of the estimated utility cost, electric Q. What is the policy on mowing vacant lawns? tunity to voice their concerns and receive an appropriate and natural gas only, and tenant renter’s insurance. The The impression is some areas take longer than others? response. Many questions regarded housing privatization developer will pay water and wastewater. The base/housing grounds contractor is required to and the changes associated with such a plan as well as At the beginning of the IDP, the developer pays all maintain the lawns in vacant quarters at a height of three an explanation on how some base agencies operate. utilities, since meters aren’t installed yet. During the IDP, to three and one-half inches. Lawns in “inactive” quar- Some of the questions were: the developer will install meters on homes and collect a ters are mowed once per month. Both are taken care of Q. Please explain housing privatization and its affect year of data on the homes. With a year’s worth of utility based on inputs from our inspectors’visual observations. on utilities. data, the developer will estimate a utility cost for a unit If a cluster lead, or resident has a concern with an adja- Housing privatization offers a means to upgrade Air type. The developer will not have separate estimated util- cent yard, contact the CE Customer Service desk at 333- Force housing to meet standards. A private developer ities for each unit, but for a unit type. From this data, billing 2790. will receive the entire 1,208-unit inventory on the Academy. rates will be determined. Should the military member Q. How are vacant housing units taken care of? The land on which these units sit will be leased to the devel- consume less utilities than his 110 percent allotment, he Occupants are required to keep lawns looking good, oper for a 50-year period. will receive money back. Should the member consume however, the vacant housing units have long grass, A Request for Proposal was developed from a manda- more than his allotment, he will owe the difference. The dead grass or are full of weeds. tory template provided by the Air Force Housing military member will not have to write a check to the devel- A distinction should be made between “vacant” quar- Privatization Program Office at the Air Force Center for oper for rent and utilities. On the military member’s ters and “inactive” quarters. Environmental Excellence at Brooks City-Base, Texas, Leave and Earnings Statement, it will show BAH paid. Vacant quarters are waiting a new occupant whereas and Air Staff. In the RFP, the developer is provided an It will also show in the allotments column, an allotment inactive units will not be re-occupied. end-state number of units and a rank structure that it for rent, utilities, and tenant renter’s insurance going out. Vacant quarters are watered and mowed to maintain must meet by the end of the Initial Development Period These allotments will be automatically deposited into a a grass height of three to three and one-half inches. that is a maximum of six years. It is also provided a list third-party bank account from which the developer’s Inactive quarters are watered on a limited basis, if at all, of mandatory requirements and desired features for loan, utility bill, etc. will be paid. and are only mowed once per month or as identified by financing, the community, new construction, renovation, Within the next several months, the developer will a housing inspector or a quality assurance evaluator. property management and facility maintenance. For the be announced and begin work on the Academy. This will Q.Are window air-conditioning units authorized Academy, this end-state number of units is 427. Based include coming to all current occupants with a 12-month in housing? If so, why have we not been notified? on the Housing Community Profile, a minimum of 19 lease. This lease does have a Military Clause. Should a The policy in effect allows air conditioning units for new homes will be constructed, a maximum of 316 reno- member choose not to live in the housing, he will be medical reasons. A new policy letter is in draft awaiting vated and 92 homes left as-is (these are the new houses required to move. This will be a government-paid move commander approval. Once approved, the policy will be in Douglass Valley). The developer can exceed the number up until the closing/award of the project which is estimated See TOWN HALL, Page 7 +XJH6DYLQJV2Q &RPSOHWH

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By Laura Condeluci our defense team.” and the legislative process. I feel Communications Director for Cadet Wetherbee assisted Senator extremely fortunate to have worked U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard, Colo. Allard’s office by handling constituent alongside such high caliber individ- concerns and working with the armed uals.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cadet forces legislative assistant on mili- The senior is the commander of 1st Class Michael Wetherbee recently tary issues. Cadet Squadron 34. He’s majoring in completed an internship in the “Working for Senator Allard this political science with a minor in Washington, D.C., office of U.S. Sen. summer was a great experience for Spanish and philosophy. After grad- Wayne Allard (R-Colo.). me, particularly as a student of polit- uation, he’ll attend pilot training. “I was pleased to have Mike ical science,” said the cadet. “This He is the third Air Force Academy Photo by Senate Photographic Services working in our office this summer,” internship provided an excellent cadet to complete an internship in Cadet 1st Class Michael Wetherbee poses said Senator Allard. “As an Air Force opportunity for me to see first-hand Senator Allard’s office in the past two with U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) dur- Academy cadet, he was a real asset to the inner workings of the U.S. Senate years. ing the senior’s internship on Capitol Hill. Foreign affairs, language programs brief set

By Secretary of the Air Force, of which base they are currently assigned Officers designated for RAS delib- Assignment Teams and Development Public Affairs to, said Major Casey. erate development will earn a region- Teams will carefully manage this dual “As an expeditionary Air Force, we ally-focused master’s degree and complete career path to ensure officers remain Cadets and line of the Air Force lieu- need Airmen who can function and foreign language training to gain a competitive in both their primary AFSC tenants through lieutenant colonels interact at a professional level with foreign detailed knowledge of regional history, and RAS career fields,” he said. assigned to the Academy can learn about counterparts in foreign lands,” he said. culture, language and political-military The duties of the PAS officers are the International Affairs Specialist “Without these officers, our mission is affairs, said Major Casey. They then gain similar to those of the RAS, however, program at a briefing scheduled for Sept. much more difficult.” in-depth international experience and language skills aren’t required for PAS 29 at 3 p.m., in Room L-1, on the third International affairs specialists are hone their foreign language skills while officers, he said. floor of Fairchild Hall. A question and key to expeditionary air and space forces serving on a dual career path, alternating PAS development begins in conjunc- answer session will follow. conducting global operations and fighting between their primary career field and tion with Intermediate Developmental Commanders and senior leaders are the war on terrorism, he said. These high- RAS assignments. Education, said Major Casey. Selected strongly encouraged to attend to gain a visibility, mainly joint level positions, When feasible, RAS officers’primary officers acquire a broad knowledge of better understanding of this important require a standard three-year assignment Air Force Specialty Code assignments political-military affairs through de- program. period in most cases. will occur within the geographic area of velopmental education and then serve The IAS outreach briefing will be The IAS program manages two RAS specialization, he said. This allows in at least one developmental assign- conducted by Maj. John Casey, IAS career specialties: Regional Affairs them to remain competitive in their core ment to gain political-military experi- Strategic Plans and Programs Chief, Strategist (RAS) and Political-Military AFSC career while maintaining and ence. office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Affairs Strategist (PAS). improving their foreign language profi- Prior to the briefing Major Casey the Air Force, International Affairs. The RAS officers serve as major ciency and regional skills. will be available for one-on-one sessions The IAS program enables the Air command staff officers, international RAS assignments complement the from 1-2:30 p.m., in the Dean of the Force to build a cadre of officers with the affairs country desk officers, security officer’s primary AFSC duties by Faculty Foreign Language Studies large skills needed to foster effective relation- assistant officers and attachés, said Major providing critical skill pairing that is conference room on the fourth floor of ships with global partners in support of Casey. A combination of professional invaluable in a rapid deployment, expe- Fairchild Hall. the combatant commanders and the military skills, regional expertise and ditionary Air Force environment, regard- Major Casey can be reached at United States’global interests, regardless foreign language proficiency is required. less of the officer’s career field. “AFPC [email protected].

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By Ann Patton outfitters, volleyball, softball, pistol, power lifting, water of my own back home.” Academy Spirit Staff polo, lacrosse and aikido. Ditto for Cadet 3rd Class Michael Hanagan. A Cadets could also choose among other organiza- member of the rodeo team, he is looking forward to Cadets knocked off the books and went club tions, including the flying team, cadet wing media, riding and roping. “I like horses, and it’s a good way hopping Saturday. forensics, concerts, Arnold Air Society, space, Tuskegee to get away from ‘the hill.’” Representatives from the Academy’s 80 some Airman, drum and bugle corps, chess, physics, avia- For Cadet 4th Class Brianna Baker of Albany, clubs pitched their activities to an estimated 2,200 tion, photography and war games. N.Y. it was definitely swing dancing. “My parents swing cadets looking to pursue their interests and hobbies Members of the Latin and swing dance clubs dance, and I dance with my dad.” during Cadet Club Day in the Arnold Hall ballroom. recruited new members between live performances. Tacoma, Wash., native Cadet 4th Class David “It went magnificently,” Dwight Johnson, director Cadet 4th Class Max Gensler may be very busy Anderson wants to continue skeet shooting, which of cadet activities, said. “Our folks did a super job. this year. He left his name with four clubs—aikido, he did in high school. “Shooting moving targets is good They just kept coming and coming.” paintball, triathlon and mock trial. practice for bird hunting.” The event was required for fourth classmen but “I’m going to decide later what I’m really going Cadet 4th Class Gordon Randall is an avid chess Mr. Johnson was pleased that many upper classmen to do,” he said. player. “I play all the time. I came here to play chess.” were signing up to receive information about new Other cadets want to pursue interests they brought Mr. Johnson said the list of clubs keeps growing. interests. from home. Two groups, Native American Heritage and freestyle There was plenty on the club menu for sports Cadet 4th Class Natalie Doede from Southgate, skiing, are testing the waters interest-wise among enthusiasts, such as skeet, mountaineering, skiing, Mich,. chose the equestrian club. “I have two horses cadets and in the future may form as official clubs.

Photos by Ann Patton Cadets pitched their clubs to potential new members. Hobbies, sports and military interests drew about 2,200 cadets for the annual club day event.

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Compiled by Academy Spirit staff ammunition consisted of paint-filled canisters that exploded with orange Guardian Challenge security forces blasts when targets were hit. showed off their tactics and marksman- “It was tough,” said Airman 1st ship skills at Jacks Valley here Aug. 14 Class Devin Stapelman of the 50th and 15. Security Forces Squadron at Schriever The tactics portion was planned out AFB, Colo. “The wind and distance by a team of 19 Airmen and headed by were rough factors, but overall, I think Capt. Kathy Jordan, Air Force Space we definitely got the job done.” Command. She said the team started Getting ready for the challenge, the planning the scenario in May. numerous practice sessions on the tasks “After we had our plan, we executed given were held at each team’s respec- 25 dry runs with Academy cadets, tive bases. The teams also arrived early Airmen and the strategy team to ensure to get acclimated to the weather and everything would go smoothly,” Captain sharpen their skills on the competition Jordan said. turf. Photo by Senior Airman Jason Ridder The only spectators allowed in the “There were no surprises,” said Staff Tech. Sgt. Brian Johnson fires viewing area were members of the host Sgt. Javier Mendez of the 30th SFS at at targets during the Guardian Challenge marksmanship com- team and tactics evaluators. Television Vandenberg AFB, Calif. “Our trainer petition at Jacks Valley on Aug. and music were provided to enhance did an outstanding job preparing us for 15. Sergeant Johnson was the viewing of what the challengers were competition. We were on target, on time.” 50th Security Forces Squadron facing. Cheering and chants from all The 45th Security Forces Squadron team leader from Schriever Air teams kept the morale high. from Patrick AFB, Fla., captured the Force Base, Colo. “Our team worked extremely hard Combat Marksmanship and Tactics to prepare for this event,” said Col. Exercise categories while the 50th Marty Whelan, 91st Space Wing Security Forces Squadron from Schriever commander at Minot Air Force Base, AFB, Colo., took Obstacle Course N.D. “The team here will represent the honors. folks at home who couldn’t make it. We In addition to Vandenberg, Minot Photo by 1st Lt. Angela Webb Airman 1st Class Devin will definitely show our stuff.” and Schriever, other bases competing Stapelman shoots at a Marksmanship teams were faced were Peterson and Buckley AFB, Colo.; moving “enemy” target dur- with three tasks that tested their shooting F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.; Los Angeles ing the competition. Airman expertise, involving the 9 mm Berretta, AFB, Calif.; and Malmstrom AFB, Stapelman is Sergeant M-16 and grenade launching. The Mont. Johnson’s teammate. Academy Spirit August 25, 2006 NEWS BRIEFS 13

check to the Falcon Foundation address listed in the authorized uniforms for a formal function are the mess King Bike Ride/Run nears instructions. dress or semi-formal uniform. The shirt for both uniforms is white (and for the mess dress: no ruffles). Ladies Cadet 2nd Class Chaney King, a Falcon Scholar CAFA honors Academy folks should not wear pants with either uniform combination. Cadet, died from injuries resulting from an automobile Hats and name tags are a no-no as well. accident in January 2003. She attended Northwestern The Colorado Air Force Association recognized two For the mess dress, the cummerbund seems to catch Preparatory School, a Falcon Foundation Scholarship Academy Airmen during the 2006 Colorado State AFA more than one person. The proper way to wear the school, before attending the Academy as a member of awards banquet Aug. 11 at the Union Depot in Pueblo, cummerbund changed recently for women. In past years Cadet Squadrons 13 and 14. Colo. women wore theirs with pleats down, but men and women Cadet Chaney’s mother and father, Janet and Dennis, Airman 1st Class Faris Flournoy, 10th Security Forces now wear the pleats in the same direction as crumb asked the Falcon Foundation to sponsor a fund-raising Squadron, was named the CAFA 2006 Airman of the Year. catchers, facing up. event in honor of Chaney’s participation in the schol- He deployed for 235 days in 2005 in support of Operation Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance arship program. Iraqi Freedom where he conducted detainee operations of Air Force Personnel, is the governing directive on the The foundation agreed and the Academy senior at a theater internment facility and volunteered to provide proper way to wear the uniform. Knowing the AFI can staff approved the first “Chaney King Bike Ride/Run” security on convoy operations inside Baghdad’s red zone. also save a trip to the grog for incorrectly pointing out a at the Academy on Sept. 18, 2004. All $13,000 in Mr. Jose Vasquez, a training instructor with the 34th perceived uniform discrepancy. Sometimes the person pledges for the inaugural event went to the Falcon Training Wing, taught 53 separate six-hour orientation making the point of order is mistaken when making their Foundation’s scholarship fund. This year the Academy classes to more than 2,400 four-degree cadets. His lesson point. senior staff approved the third annual Chaney King plans captured teaching objectives to such an extent that A formal affair is a forum for you and your guests Bike Ride/Run Sept 9. they were exported nationwide to Air Force instructors. to relax in an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellow- Riders can travel a 15, 30, 45 or 60 mile circuit, “The CAFA is honored to host this annual event and ship and social rapport. A sense of pride in the uniform while runners can choose a biathlon (15 or 30 mile recognize Colorado’s top Air Force cadre,” said Joan heightens the evening. ride plus a 10K run) or a 10K run on the cadet trail. Sell, CAFA president. “In this time of war and world Bikers start and finish at the Academy outdoor track. unrest, it is important to focus on those who are standing Promotion windows The first ride starts at 7:30 a.m., the first run at 9:30 watch around the world and keeping America safe from a.m. The cost is $50. Participants receive a t-shirt and its enemies.” expand for Airmen lunch. Participants must sign a release/waiver statement Don’t mess with your dress RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — at the registration table on event day. Parents or guardians Air Force officials are expanding the testing windows for must sign for participants younger than 18. Helmets are Those attending an enlisted gathering, like the Airmen beginning with the 07E6 and 07E7 cycles. mandatory for all riders. Academy’s Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Sept. 1, The changes are part of an ongoing process to improve Support can be given three ways: as a participant should know a formal uniform is a must and needs to be the enlisted promotion testing system, according to offi- (a pledge is included in the registration fee); as a cadet worn properly. cials at the Air Force Personnel Center. sponsor (registration with an appropriate pledge totaling While there are only two rules specifically covering The testing window for promotion will be: $50 for each cadet); and specific donations toward uniform violations (bow tie and inverted cummerbund), — 07E6/07E7: Feb. 1 through March 31, 2007 increasing the scholarship amount. a uniform violation of any kind is grounds for a point of — 07E5: May 1 through June 15, 2007 To register, go online at: www.falconfoundation.org order. For more information contact the Academy’s mili- or download the form, complete and submit with a First, ensure you have the correct uniform. The tary personnel flight testing branch.

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By Ann Patton “But it’s not less vigorous.” Academy Spirit Staff She found differences between the two branches. All assignments were Senior Master Sgt. Minnette completed in a team environment, and Powell pulled double duty this summer exams consisted of essays. and came home a Coast Guard Chief Fellow students called Air Force Petty Officer. members “uptight,” Sergeant Powell She was selected last year as a joked. “I have never called instructors primary candidate to attend the Air by their first names.” Force Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell Each day’s activities opened with Air Force Base, Ala. Out of curiosity, the Pledge of Allegiance, which she she volunteered to attend the Coast very much appreciated. Mixed with Guard Chief Petty Officer’s Academy classes were physical training sessions in 2006. in cycling, running, water aerobics and Sergeant Powell serves as congres- hiking. The class also cleaned and sional liaison and superintendent with renovated a sandbox for a daycare the Academy inspector general. center for low-income children as part “If someone wants to give me a of community service. Courtesy Photo crazy experience, I’ll go for it,” she The course with the “defenders of Commander Ted Lindstrom, chief of operations for the Coast Guard District said. “You only live so long so you the sea” also helped to steady her helm 11, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Minnette Powell on her designation as an honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer this past July. might as well do it.” personally and professionally. Sergeant Powell was one of two “There was a divine purpose for strength and flexibility. attitude, not aptitude, that ultimately Air Force NCO’s at the CPO course in my attending,” the mother of two “I discovered that I was at the determines life’s altitude. Petaluma, Calif. They both received grown daughters wrote. “Little did I ‘burnout level’ in several areas of my Her education plan calls for honorary CPO designations. know I would learn so much about life,” she said of a stress mapping exer- completion of a master’s degree in “I was so honored to be chosen to myself.” cise. She pledged to make work and human resource management in March be in the chiefs’ messes and being a During a personal wellness assess- personal changes to manage stressful 2008. member,” she said. ment, she learned she needed to main- situations better. “It was life changing,” Sergeant The four-week course is shorter tain a healthy weight, better her eating One seminar focused on increasing Powell said of her experience with the than the Air Force’s senior course. habits and increase her physical human effectiveness. She learned it is “Coasties.”

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By Tech. Sgt. Roel Utley “A large crowd at a stadium is a very feasible Academy Spirit Staff target. It’s a scenario that no one really wants to think might actually happen. But the only way to be prepared If you weren’t involved in it, you couldn’t help but to handle a disaster of that nature is to practice, and know it was happening. give leadership an opportunity to think through all the Agencies from across the base and the local area necessary procedures and actions to handle different converged on Falcon Stadium Aug. 17 for a Major scenarios.” Accident Response Exercise. The exercise tested the This exercise was unique in that agencies such as Academy’s response capabilities to a fictional attack the Federal Bureau of Investigation, various surrounding during a football game where hundreds of participants fire departments and law enforcement agencies assisted pretended to be victims of explosions as well as chem- and learned how the Academy would handle such a situ- ical agents. ation. Teams from Buckley and Peterson Air Force bases The scene unfolded when a mock terrorist attempted also participated. to gain entry to the command post followed by a car “In terms of off-base agency participation this is bomb in the stadium parking lot that killed and injured the largest full spectrum exercise that the Academy has some of the first responders. A chemical bomb was ever conducted,” Major Alley said. then detonated and another individual was killed prior More than 200 people, some preparatory school to detonating his device according to the planned cadet candidates, cadets and permanent party members, scenario. were given fake wounds that looked authentic in order “There were several objectives we wanted to eval- to lend realism to the exercise. uate, including the effectiveness of command and Like a Hollywood production, the “cast members” control, stadium evacuation and crowd control plans had to show up prior to the exercise to get their makeup and emergency and medical response and procedures,” that consisted of fake blood and protruding objects along said Maj. Matthew Alley, deputy inspector general, chief with blisters and burns. of inspections. “The goal was to create a chaotic, mass “Many were moulaged with serious injuries by casualty situation that would overwhelm responders and 10th Medical Group makeup artists,” Major Alley said. challenge leadership.” “All of them were given symptom cards describing the The exercise was one of several conducted annu- effects they would pretend to be suffering from the chem- ally to test various aspects of Academy personnel ical contamination. Several were pronounced dead on responses to determine what procedures worked well the scene.” and what needs improvement. It took Staff Sgt. Kevin Kelly, the NCO in charge “The overall purpose is to test and evaluate our of enlisted assignments in the directorate of personnel, Photos by Meggen Burghardt Above: Nearly 300 preparatory school cadet candidates, cadets and permanent party members played readiness levels and train our people in exercise about 10 minutes to receive an open head wound with victims of an explosion and chemical agent attack during a Major Accident Response Exercise Aug. 17 at scenarios so they will know what to do in the event of external bleeding. “I had (volunteered to be a victim) Photo by Dennis Rogers A patient awaits transportation after receiving initial treatment dur- Falcon Stadium. a real world incident,” said Major Alley, a 12-year Air years ago but that was before 9/11 so it was like a bus ing the exercise scenario at Falcon Stadium Aug. 17. Force veteran. “The goal is to identify any weak- crash on base, but I never had makeup,” said Sergeant nesses and learn from mistakes during exercises so we Kelly. can take appropriate corrective actions and not make Participants like Sergeant Kelly made the scenario Left: Staff Sgt. Sanya Pospischil, 10th Dental Squadron, mistakes when the real thing happens. realistic. applies makeup to add realism to the injuries that medical personnel had to respond to during the exercise.

Photo by Dennis Rogers First responders were treated along with initial casualties as they were also injured during the

Photo by Meggen Burghardt exercise. Firefighters from the Academy Fire Department extinguish “the remains” of a simulated car bomb during the MARE in which several people were reported injured and killed by the explosion.

Photo by Meggen Burghardt Academy firefighters carry a “patient” through a decontamination shower after hundreds of people who were pretending to watch a football game between Air Force and Navy were exposed to a chemical agent. Academy Spirit 18 SPORTS August 25, 2006

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Vols tickets left Due to a smaller than Cycle era begins expected cadet contingent traveling to the Air By Wayne Amann them as desired outcomes, begin Force/Tennessee football Academy Spirit Editor with developing better men. game, the Athletic Ticket Teammates will be held account- Office has opened up approx- When the Academy able to each other in all areas of imately 400 seats for sale to Preparatory School kicks off their lives. The football coaching the game. The seats released Saturday afternoon against Snow staff will develop fundamentally are in the lower level of College in Ephraim, Utah, it’ll sound players by improving Neyland Stadium. Tickets are signal a new era in Huskie foot- speed, core, strength and condi- $40 plus all applicable fees. ball – not necessarily on the field. tioning. Players will be This is an opportunity to see The gridiron program was committed to the Prep School the Falcons play in front of evaluated by the coaches during and foster a brotherhood. A more than 100,000 fans. There the off-season. Hard questions winning tradition will be estab- are no exchanges of previous were asked. What were the lished. The team will maintain the orders. coaches looking for? What was character standards of the Prep their end goal? What did they School, exceed the academic Coach reinstated want to send up to the Hill after standard by maintaining a 2.5 Offensive line coach Pete 10 months? grade point average or above and Hurt will be reinstated to the Based on what was being exceed all military standards. Air Force football team effec- taught in the pre-flight learning The bottom line is for all

tive Monday, by Director of skills classes, Head Football football players to graduate and Photo by Joel Strayer Athletics Dr. Hans Mueh Coach Lt. Col. Todd Bynum and receive an appointment to the Former Falcon basketball standout and Prep School gradu- following an internal inquiry crew created the Success Cycle, Academy. ate, 2nd Lt. Antoine Hood, credited his experience as a into the coach striking a player a 7-step system for him and his “We want every cadet candi- Huskie for helping build the foundation for his success on the during a practice on Aug. 9. staff to develop the whole person, date to bring the warrior court and beyond. He returned to the Prep School as a coach. Hurt’s reinstatement comes not simply a student-athlete. mindset,” Prep School Vice of Fame linebacker) Ray Umbaugh, an ’88 Naval following a suspension with “It’s a way for us to start a Commander and Athletic Nitschke, where he describes Academy grad, said. “Knowing pay on Aug. 16 where he was report card in all areas of their Director Lt. Col. Kevin Umbaugh changing from a very selfish in some way we helped that kid not allowed to have contact life,” Colonel Bynum said. “Kids said. “There are many disciplines person in all aspects of his life, wear that jersey, regardless of with the team. come here with various passions; that can help build that. Ours is to a team player on the field and whether he’s busting a wedge “The inquiry showed that athletics, flying, becoming a the athletic department.” as a husband, father and member or is the starting quarterback, this was a one-time incident general. Whatever it is we try to The department’s mission is of society.” he’s doing it for his country.” and not something consistent identify it, and help tailor their to prepare cadet candidates for Plans call for the Success Colonel Umbaugh empha- with Pete’s coaching methods goals to realize it. You can’t the rigors of athletic competi- Cycle idea to be implemented by sized that athletics, as one of or character,” Mueh said. “I’m assume each kid only comes here tion and physical conditioning other sports in the Prep School the four pillars in the whole confident that this will not for football.” encountered on the “Hill.” The athletic department, with each person concept, is on equal happen again and we consider A cadet candidate’s athletic staff uses a Candidate coach giving it their own spin. footing with character, the incident closed.” “Passion” (Why are we doing Fitness Assessment, varsity “Once we identify the academics and military training Hurt is in his second this?) triggers the Success Cycle. athletics, intramural sports and passion, it’s so easy to tie in all at the Prep School. season as offensive line coach From there it rotates to a student athlete program the other responsibilities with “We’re not just concerned at the Academy. “Awareness” (where the passion designed to hone individual skills. the caliber of young people we with intercollegiate athletes,” takes flight), to “Direction” Motivation is a key element get today,” Colonel Bynum said. he said. “We want all our cadet V-ball on the move (Where are we going?), to in accomplishing their mission. There’s an understandable candidates to get the fitness For the first time since “Focus” (positive self-talk), to “We bring in different read- sense of pride at the Prep School program for life they’ll need as 1998, the Air Force volley- “Action” (Just do it!), to ings from motivators like Vince when a former cadet candidate commissioned officers. If you’ve ball team will play its entire “Accountability” (to yourself and Lombardi,” Colonel Umbaugh excels athletically as an Air Force worn body armor in the expe- home schedule in Clune the guy next to you) and finally said. “Some coaches have Falcon. ditionary Air Force for hours Arena. The Falcons, who have to results. assigned books from different “I know the excitement of and days, you’re an athlete. It’s spent the past eight seasons in Those results, or as a authors for the athletes. I favor wanting to wear your school’s a very different sport, but you’re the Cadet East Gym, serve up Huskies football briefing lists Mean on Sunday by (NFL Hall jersey on the field,” Colonel an athlete.” the 2006 campaign in their new arena on Monday as they host Morgan State. The Falcons hosted two tournaments in Clune Arena last season, but haven’t played a full slate of games in the 5,939-seat venue since the 1998 season – its last year in All-American moves the Western Athletic Conference. Academy Zoomie fullback Christina Ramirez breaks through a Wyoming tackler last sea- Tickets can be purchased son. The rugby women’s team co-captain, at the Clune Arena ticket along with Nicole Jansen and Shelley window prior to every home Dunlop, were named All-Americans this match. They’re $5 for adults week by USA Rugby, for their 2005-06 sea- and $2 for children. son. Ramirez, a biology major entering her senior season, received her award before Cross country polls Wednesday’s practice. Jansen graduated in The Air Force men’s cross May and Dunlop is fulfilling a religious mis- country team was predicted sion with her church. Last season the to finish second at the Academy women’s rugby team finished 13- 0, outscoring their opponents 492-30. They Mountain West Conference were national champions in 2002 and 2003. Championships, the league They open the 2006-07 season at home Saturday at 11 a.m. against New Mexico. See next page Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross Academy Spirit August 25, 2006 19

New season brings new faces, system Arena Continued By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor announced Tuesday with the release of the annual preseason The one thing that every team, regard- coaches’ poll. less of the sport, has before the start of its The Falcons collected 20 season is optimism. And why not? It’s a points, finishing only behind chance to either build on previous success six-time champion BYU, or wipe the slate clean. which received five first-place Air Force women’s head soccer coach votes and 25 points. Colorado Marty Buckley is subscribing to the latter State, who earned the other as his Falcons open the 2006 campaign first-place vote, was third with against the University of Texas-El Paso 18 points. Wyoming (12), New today at 5 p.m., at the Cadet Soccer Stadium. Mexico (10) and TCU (5) Buckley has good reasons to be excited rounded out the six men’s about his team’s prospects. teams. First, his team is healthy. Injuries deci- On the women’s side, Air mated the Falcons in ’05 as they limped to Force tied with San Diego a 4-16-1 overall and a 0-7-0 Mountain West State for fifth-place, as each Conference record. school collected 28 points. “We lost three players in nine days to Seven-time conference cham- ACL (anterior cruciate ligament in the pion BYU was once again knee) injuries last year and it was a tough picked to win the conference obstacle to overcome,” Buckley said. “Our with eight first-place votes team’s commitment to fitness and strength and 64 total points. Colorado training in the off-season was phenom- State again earned one first- enal.” place vote to finish second Despite graduating three players, Air with 56 points. New Mexico Force returns 20 letter winners from a year (49) and Wyoming (41) were ago, including eight starters. Seven are selected to finish third and Photos by 1st Lt. John Ross fourth, respectively. Utah (26), seniors, including forward Brittney Air Force forward Kat Slogic tries to split the Denver University defense. Perkowski, who led the Falcons with five TCU (22) and UNLV (10) goals and an assist for 11 points. The co- in some positions.” the box to Pioneer forward Jenna Billingsley round out the nine-team captain and 2005 All-MWC second-team They’ll have to get used to a new defen- who beat Air Force freshman goalkeeper women’s field. selection will try to lead Air Force in scoring sive scheme Buckley and his staff are Ashlee Curtis in the 23rd minute. Two The Falcons open the for the third straight year. installing this season. minutes later Curtis made a tough two- season on Sept. 1, at the annual “With our big senior class, we have “Our new system uses four central handed over-the-head save, and 60 seconds Wyoming Invitational in the experience to compete in one of the defenders,” Buckley explained. “The after that freshman defender Megan Biles, Laramie. toughest conferences in the country,” said passing is spread out. I’m trying to play a back-checking in the box, slid to kick a shot Buckley who enters his 15th season little longer in the back. We’ll need to headed for the net out of harm’s way, to keep Falcons at home patrolling the bluesuiter sidelines. communicate with this set up in the back. the score 1-0 after one period. Women’s Soccer Augmenting the upperclassmen is a It takes a lot of communication.” DU pressure made it 2-0 on Falcon UTEP, Today, 5 p.m., Cadet highly-touted freshmen class. Seven of the Buckley saw where his club stands goalie Kayla Weant in the game’s 40th Soccer Stadium 11 newcomers were all-state selections in with the new system in a home exhibition minute. Lizzy Carlson converted a short, UC-Riverside, Sunday, 1 p.m., high school. match with Denver University Aug. 18. quick pass in the box for the goal just inside Cadet Soccer Stadium “They come in with some great creden- Playing mainly underclassmen during the the left post. Men’s Soccer tials from some great club and prep first two of three 30-minute periods, the Buckley inserted his projected starters Army, Today, 7 p.m., Cadet programs,” Buckley beamed. “They should Falcons gave up two goals. in the third period, including net minder Erin Soccer Stadium give us plenty of depth and challenge to start The first came on a cross from left of Wallace. The sophomore, who set an Volleyball Academy freshman record with three Morgan St., Monday, 4 p.m., shutouts in ’05, blanked Denver the rest of Clune Arena the way. “We saw some good things to build on,” Buckley said. “The freshman are Scoreboard learning our system. We have some work to do. It was about what we expected.” The Falcons can expect the hardest INTERCOLLEGIATE non-conference schedule in program history. Women’s Soccer Besides UTEP, Air Force faces the (Exhibition) University of California-Riverside, at home Aug. 18 Sunday, Bucknell and California. All were Denver University 2 NCAA Tournament teams last year. Falcons 0 “This is the toughest schedule we’ve had since we’ve been in Division I,” Buckley admitted. “UTEP was second in the Western INTERNATIONAL Athletic Conference and UC-Riverside Track and Field like-wise in the Big West. We have to prove Aug. 19 at Birmingham, England this is our field.” Norwich Union International Since the opening of the Cadet Soccer Dana Pounds (javelin 180’ 6”) 5th Stadium in 1995, the women are 48-45-2 on their home turf. REGIONAL Buckley realizes the offense is a work in progress. Air Force was outscored 45-16 Marathon in ’05. Aug. 19 and 20 at Leadville, Colo. “Once we get people behind the ball Race Across the Sky 100-mile ultra- defending correctly, we can all push up marathon together, getting more support going Cuyler Collins, 29:21:00, 158th Falcon forward Brittney Perkowski jostles a Denver University player for posses- forward, which will produce more (scoring) Daniel Welch, 29:47:15, 189th sion Aug. 18 at the Cadet Soccer Stadium. chances,” he said. “It’s going to take awhile.” Academy Spirit 20 August 25, 2006


  
         

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through August. Call 457-2273 to schedule. presents “An Evening for Financial Field ticket windows. Tickets are subject Remember: Success,” Sept. 7 from 7-8 p.m., at 6248 to availability. -Children under 18 must be with a Pine Loop. The free session on financial parent. independence is hosted by Jack Johnston, Nurses continuing education -Bring shot record and physical form personal financial management planner. The Non-Practicing and Part-Time to appointment. Seating is limited to 30 people, by reser- Nurses’Association presents “Impact of -If PCSing, wait until arrival at the new vation only. For reservations, call 333- Meth Labs,” Sept. 6 from 7-9:15 p.m., at base. Schools may not honor out of state 3444 or 3445. Cadets are welcome. Child the YMCA Garden Ranch Center, 2380 Head start preschool documents. care is not available. Montebello Drive West in Colorado enrolling -Arrive 30 minutes prior to appoint- Springs. The speaker is Jim Saunders, The Colorado Springs Community ment to have immunizations verified. Safety seat inspection MA, LPC, LAC, MAC. Two continuing Partnership for Child Development, which -TRICARE does not pay for civilian The Academy Child Development education contact hours will be given. operates a classroom at the Academy’s school/sports physicals. Center Parent Advisory Committee, For more information, call Betty Pine Valley Elementary School and offers Academy Safety Office, Safe Kids Lou Avinger at 599-7588 or Jean Sanger a variety of services to both military and Free mouth guards Coalition and Academy main exchange are at 592-9311. non-military, is enrolling children and A properly made plastic mouth guard sponsoring a free child safety seat inspec- families for its free preschool and infant- can help absorb and disperse a blow to the tion Sept. 16, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. MOAA special event toddler Head Start and Early Head Start jaws and teeth while giving protection for to 2 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center (Car All active and retired officers are programs. the lips, cheeks, gums and tongue. The 10th wash area) off Community Center Drive. invited to a Military Officers Association Families with children younger than Dental Squadron will be making free Inspectors will ensure the seats are in of America special presentation by age five, including expectant parents, who custom-fit sports mouth guards and man good working order, your child is prop- Ambassador Roger G. Harrison, Sept. 7, live within El Paso County are eligible to an information booth today and Saturday erly restrained and answer questions. at the Peterson Air Force Base Officers’ enroll. Children with special needs are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Academy Club. Ambassador Harrison is the welcome and receive therapy services as Main Exchange. This free offer is for Calling all girl scouts Academy’s Wesley Posvar Professor of part of the daily classroom curriculum. active duty military and authorized depend- The Girl Scouts Wagon Wheel Political Science. The event begins with a CPCD offers more than 40 conven- ents. For more information, call Capt. Council annual registration and ice cream social at 11:30 a.m., followed by a noon ient classroom locations throughout Casey Campbell or Staff Sgt. Valerie social is Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m., at the luncheon featuring breaded and baked Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Montellano at 333-5192. Scout Hut on Community Center Drive. pork chops or blackened chicken salad Affordable child care with Head Start or The council serves all girls in kinder- plus side dishes. Reservations are $12 per Early Head Start is available. Families Tops In Blue garten through 12th grade, and all its person and can be made by check, payable must qualify to enroll but income is not The Air Force’s expeditionary enter- troops meet on the Academy. Parents are to PPC/MOAA. Checks should arrive no a limiting factor. tainment troupe, Tops In Blue “What’s asked to volunteer this year. For more later than Sept. 1 to: Karin Manning, 2011 For enrollment information, call 635- Love” tour, performs in the Academy’s information, call Michelle Nuñez at 567- Pine Mesa Grove, Colorado Springs, Colo. 1536 or visit www.cpcdheadstart.org. Arnold Hall Auditorium today at 6 p.m. 6187, or Anne Pamp at 597-8603, ext 26. 80918-3655. The MOAA is looking to The doors open at 5:30 p.m. The show is increase its membership. For more infor- School and sports physicals primarily for cadets, Prep School students Trafficking in persons mation or to join, call A.S. Max Borysko The family practice clinic is taking and faculty. Members of the general public training at (303) 647-0405 or James Way at (719) appointments for pediatric physicals. attending this performance will be seated This training must be completed by all 591-9622. Appointments are available Tuesday and in the upper balcony. Academy members no later than Sept. 30. Thursday afternoons and some Saturdays It deals with women and children Colorado history program Chapel picnic victims who have been kidnapped, tricked, The Old Colorado History Center Everyone is invited to the Community coerced or sold by their families. While presents “General Palmer and the Center Chapel’s annual picnic Sunday at base officials are not aware of Academy Mellon/Clarke Connection,” Sept. 8 at 11 11 a.m., following the 9:30 a.m. worship or local violations, the Secretary of Defense a.m., at 1 South 24th St., across from service in the sanctuary and the base audi- required training is for all active duty, Bancroft Park in Colorado Springs. The torium. The picnic will be in the parking civilian employees and cadets. DoD program, hosted by Ms. Delores Gustafson, CADET CHAPEL lot on the west side of the chapel. Chicken, contractors are required to test only if is free. The center opens at 10:15. For Catholic Masses: rolls and drinks will be provided. Each they deploy. For more information, call more information, call 636-1225. Sunday family should bring a side dish or dessert Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. 333-4344 or 4258. Trainees need to register to feed 8 to 10 people. Youngsters can with computer based training to log-on. Freedom walk (or by appointment) enjoy two bouncy castles and other enter- Military members and veterans are Mass - 10 a.m. Logging on problems can be resolved at: tainment. To sign up, call 333-3300. invited to the Operation Hope/America Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 p.m. hhtp://intraweb.usafa.af. mil/tip.ppp. Holy Day Mass 6 p.m. Supports You Freedom Walk and tribute Cooking lite Sept. 9 in Aurora, Colo. The event starts Protestant Service: The Academy’s Health and Wellness with a walk at the future site of the Sunday Center presents “A Lighter Side of Colorado Freedom Memorial just outside Traditional 9:00 a.m. Cooking:” South of the Border, Thursday the southwest corner of Buckley Air Force Contemporary 10:30 a.m. from 5-6:30 p.m., at 8137 Park Drive. Base in Aurora. It travels westward 1.5 Gospel 12:00 p.m. The session teaches how to prepare healthy miles to the Aurora Municipal Center and and delicious dishes. Attendees receive a concludes with an afternoon of tributes and Jewish Services Fridays 7 - 8 p.m free recipe card for the presented meal, a concerts. Healthy Heart Cookbook and get to sample The event commemorates 9/11, COMMUNITY CENTER the food. Space is limited to 15 people. For Military appreciation days honors veterans, celebrates freedom, and CHAPEL more information and to reserve a spot, The next Colorado Rockies Military supports U.S. troops. The Pentagon Catholic Masses: call 333-3733. Appreciation Days at Coors Field in Denver Channel will broadcast the event to more Saturday are Tuesday through Thursday against the than 200 bases worldwide. Registration is Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Senior NCO induction New York Mets and Sept. 7-10 against the Mass- 5 p.m. free to the public, but required in advance Washington Nationals. For $6 tickets, call Sunday New senior noncommissioned officers by either visiting the Web site Mass - 9:30 a.m. will be inducted during a ceremony Sept. (303) ROCKIES (762-5437). State you’re www.bhoc.us or calling (303) 290-7412. Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. 1 in the Academy Officers’Club. Cocktails with the U.S. Air Force Academy and give (Begins Sept. 24) are at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 them the reference number 672855. You’ll Emergency preparedness fair p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. be given a choice of outfield box, pavilion The Tri-Lakes area Emergency Protestant Services: The menu features London broil au jus or upper reserved infield seats. Have a Preparedness Fair is Sept. 16, from 10 Saturday with roasted new potatoes and roasted credit card handy, you’ll be charged $6 per a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lewis-Palmer High Contemporary - 7 p.m. seat plus a $2.50 service charge. If the School, 1300 Higby Rd., Monument, Sunday chicken breast with mushroom gravy and Traditional - 8 a.m. rice pilaf. The cost is $25. Dress is mess order is placed within one week of the Colo. The fair is designed to empower all Gospel - 11 a.m. dress/semi formal for military and formal game date, your tickets will be available residents of Northern El Paso County to Religious Formation - 9:30 a.m. for civilians. To R.S.V.P., contact a unit first only at the Will Call window at Coors be ready for disasters. Sixteen organiza- (Begins Sept. 24) sergeant. field on Blake St., between 20th and 21st. tions will have displays or conduct Monday-Friday Otherwise, they’ll be mailed to you. A demonstrations. For more information, 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass Financial success seminar picture ID is needed to pick up the tickets. call fair organizer and Monument Police For more information, call 333-3300. The Academy Family Support Center This offer is not available at the Coors Chief Jake Shirk at 884-8032. Academy Spirit 32 August 25, 2006 3+)0YOURFIRST -ONTHSOFPAYMENTS
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