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Vol. 50 No. 22 June 4, 2010 Admiral Mullen to 1,001 grads: “Only thing that matters is duty” By Staff Sgt. Don Branum Academy Public Affairs

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff deliv- ered the commencement for Graduation 2010 in Falcon Stadium before a reported crowd of 29,682 here May 26. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen is the first Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at an Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in the Academy’s 55-year history. “Let me be among the first to congratulate you and thank you, Class of 2010,” said Admiral Mullen, who has previously served as chief and vice chief of naval operations and commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe. “While I’m at it, let me take this opportunity to thank ... fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters and grandparents, who I know have been incredibly supportive and loving over the course of these four years, and indeed, over the course of your entire lives.” The admiral thanked the staff and faculty of the Academy for their role in developing today’s second lieutenants and congratulated 2nd Lt. Brittany Morreale for earning a Rhodes Scholarship. “I’ll bet many in the staff here would love to hear from all of you graduates in the future - and after spending four years with you, they’d also like you to know that by ‘the future,’ they mean at least four years from now when they’ve recovered,” Admiral Mullen joked. The admiral devoted much of his 25-minute commencement talking about the commitment to which graduates have sworn themselves. “I believe people in this country truly feel they owe you for what you have done and what you are about to do,” he said. “But today, I want to talk about what you owe them. I want to talk about duty — your duty.” Duty, Admiral Mullen said, is the common theme for each of the Academy’s 1,001 graduates. “You come from all 50 states and territories, from different backgrounds and cultures, different families, different faiths,” he said, “and I’m proud to note you’re graduating students from 15 other countries as well. Today, as you walk up on stage, the differences among you may still mean something. Tomorrow, they won’t. The only thing that matters is duty, and yours will be great.” The graduates will lead an Air Force that has been on the front lines since the first Persian Gulf War, Admiral Mullen said. More than 30,000 Airmen are currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, with 5,000 of them filling Joint Expeditionary Taskings outside their normal Air Force specialties. “They’re pulling security duty, running logistics flights, leading civil engineering squadrons and managing transportation and convoy systems,” he Photo by Bill Evans Hats fly as the Air Force Thunderbirds fly over 1,001 newly minted 2nd Lieutenants during the U.S. Air See GRADUATION, Page 14 Force Academy Class of 2010 Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium, May 26.

WEEKEND WEATHER FRIDAY 86 50 Character award T-Bird flight New women’s hoops SUN Aurora native wins Lt. Schulte Award Colorado hero flies with America’s SATURDAY coach Page 3 Ambassadors in Blue 87 50 Lady Falcon’s new head coach Andrea SUN Page 13 SUNDAY Williams brings a wealth of expertise at the 83 44 college level. Page 18 ISOLATED T-STORMS 2 June 4, 2010 Mentorship: To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy Our unwritten core responsibility Lt. Gen. Mike Gould — Academy Superintendent By Col. Don Bacon became the first commander of NATO General Conner arranged for him to be Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — 3rd Air Force deputy commander Director of Public Affairs and then sworn in as president of the assigned to the recruiting command, 2nd Lt. Meredith Kirchoff — United States in 1952. where they still had quota slots avail- Chief of Internal Information RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany What most don’t know is years able for CGSC. With this, Eisenhower [email protected] (AFNS) — The Air Force grows its earlier, he was not considered competi- was selected to attend CGSC... and he Staff Sgt. Don Branum — NCOIC of Internal Information military leaders from within. Air Force tive enough to get into the Army’s aced the program as the top graduate of [email protected] Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Command and General Staff College, his class. Following school, General Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer started out as a lieutenant, and Chief which is where the Army sent majors Conner helped Eisenhower get a job [email protected] Ann Patton — Staff Writer Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy with the most potential for senior lead- with Gen. John Pershing, which later [email protected] as an airman. None of our leaders are ership. led to working for Gen. Douglas Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer hired directly from the corporate world When Eisenhower was assigned to MacArthur and Gen. George Marshall. 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Character Corner Being a servant By Maj. Shane Coyne journey that really never reaches a pretty conclusion. I soon discovered by doing two simple things:authen- Center for Character and Leadership Development So here I am co-directing in the Leader’s in Flight tically getting to know and care about each indi- Today, a seminar for two-degree cadets focusing in vidual firefighter and being committed to their Leadership Models, Theory X, Theory, TQM, on this thing called Servant Leadership. So what I development both on and off duty. Transformational, Cadet Maxwell, Sight Covey, blah blah Picture blah. asked myself: “What about this leadership philosophy Even though doubling a volunteer’s pay every year We have all been exposed and inundated with count- will make any difference than anything else we try is great,nothing has produced results like serving these less approaches, speeches, conferences, books and or talk about now or previously.” amazing people each and every day. Whether it’s examples throughout our careers and lives. Now I’m sure this recent leadership buzz is visiting a firefighter’s sick family member,attending a But with all this, why are many of us always somewhat familiar to you but the only way I knew wedding, loaning some money during tough looking around for that leader or feeling unfilled in to answer this was to try it…wow what a novel times or taking them to dinner just to our own quest. More critical, with all this “informa- perspective. catch up,our firefighters are learning tion” about being a leader at our fingertips, why has As a reservist,I spend much of my time away from what it means to serve each it not caused us all to reach the pinnacle of what all USAFA at my local wildland fire department where other and the incredible impact and elsewhere. Maybe the answer is it’s a lifelong I serve as the Training Chief for about 35 firefighters. it has on our organization. Tune into KAFA, 97.7 FM for Character Matters, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Also on iTunes or www.usafa.org. What is the best part of summer?

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Cadet 1st Class Nic Hostetler Cadet 2nd Class Retired Air Force Brig. Robert Evenson Cadet Wing Media Tim Kerby Gen. Jim Woody June 4, 2010 3 Aurora native wins Lt. Schulte character award

By Staff Sgt. Don Branum by a roadside bomb May 20, 2009. Academy Public Affairs Lieutenant Schulte embodied the Air Force core values — Integrity First, Service A native of Aurora, Colo., and Before Self and Excellence in All We Do member of Cadet Squadron 30 won the — said retired Lt. Gen. Ervin Rokke, pres- inaugural 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte Cadet ident of the USAFA Endowment, a 1962 Character and Leadership Award during graduate and former Dean of the Faculty a ceremony held in the McDermott here. Library here May 25. “Over the years, some of the words Then-Cadet 1st Class Mychol have changed in (the Academy’s) mission Alexander received the award for his role statement, but the central thrust has been as cadet in charge of the 2010 National constant since the Academy began in Character and Leadership Symposium. 1955,” General Rokke said. In Lieutenant As cadet in charge of NCLS, Cadet Schulte, the Air Force had an officer who Alexander led planning and execution of truly internalized the core values. the 17th-annual event, themed “Guardians Col. Joseph Sanders III, the Center for of Trust: Leaders in the Modern Era,” Character Leadership and Development which featured guest speakers such as director and permanent professor, thanked Photo by Johnny Wilson Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, members of Lieutenant Schulte’s family for Bob and Susie Schulte present Cadet 1st Class Mychol Alexander with the Tommy Lasorda, Brian Billick, Roberts attending the ceremony. At the event were first Lieutenant Roslyn Schulte Award for Cadet Character and Leadership Ridge veteran and former Army Ranger Lieutenant Schulte’s parents, Bob and during a ceremony at the Air Force Academy's McDermott Library May 25, Nate Self and other combat veterans. More Susie Schulte, and her cousins, Neil, Sarah 2010. The award is named for Mr. and Mrs. Schulte's daughter, 1st Lt. Roslyn than 2,000 Academy staff and 600 guests and Jessica Littman. Schulte, who was killed by a roadside bomb near Kabul, Afghanistan, May attended the event along with the “Mr. and Mrs. Schulte, we’re so proud 20, 2009. Academy’s 4,400 cadets. to have you here today,” Colonel Sanders thought they did a beautiful job.” Cadet Alexander, who won the award. Cadet Alexander designed and led said. “Thank you for allowing us to pay The Schulte family worked with the “It was a pleasure to meet them and the first-ever NCLS recruiting night, tribute to your daughter in such a special Academy to establish the award. their families today, and we’re so proud according to his award nomination. As a way, and thank you for allowing us to be “We wanted to do something at the of all the graduates here,” he said. “This result, 53 cadets volunteered to be a part part of her legacy.” Academy that would honor and recognize is not an easy place to get through, and of the NCLS cadet staff. The NCLS team At the conclusion of the ceremony, the the cadets who exemplify good character to get through with flying colors is was selected as a quarterly award winner Cadet Wing Honor Guard presented Mrs. and strong leadership skills,” Mrs. Schulte wonderful.” for January to March 2010 and earned Schulte with an American flag flown here said. “These are skills and qualities that Mrs. Schulte added, “We are very, praise from Academy Superintendent Lt. May 20 on the one-year anniversary of were important to Roz. I think character’s very proud of the group of candidates Gen. Mike Gould. Lieutenant Schulte’s death. a very important quality, and it’s some- who were nominated and certainly with The award is named in honor of 1st “Everything was just wonderful today,” times assumed.” Mychol’s selection as the first recipient Lt. Roslyn Schulte, a 2006 graduate of the Mrs. Schulte said. “It was wonderful to be Mr. Schulte said he was impressed of the Lieutenant Roslyn Schulte Cadet Academy who was killed in Afghanistan part of the ceremony and the service. We with the caliber of nominees and with Character and Leadership Award.” AF selects 31 Academy NCOs for master sgt. Thirty-one NCOs at the Air Force Academy were Colin Campbell, Academy Chapel James Krahl, 10th Force Support Squadron selected for promotion to master sergeant, the Air Force Jeanette Copeland, Cadet Wing Training Gary Lee McMahel, Superintendent Staff announced May 27. James Dickson, Cadet Squadron 17 Kimmy Middleton, 10th Medical Support Squadron The selection rate of about 29 percent exceeds Caleb Dollar, Cadet Squadron 30 Odessa Mills, Commander’s Support Staff the Air Force average selection rate of 25 percent, Joseph Driscoll, 10th Communications Squadron Jason Morris, 10th Medical Operations Squadron according to statistics from the Academy’s Directorate Theodore Fest, Cadet Squadron 09 Jeffrey Nagenast, Commandant of Cadets Staff Christel Fleming, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Gina Pope, Cadet Squadron 06 of Personnel. Jason Gagnon, 10th Communications Squadron Mary Anne Reyes, Financial Management Directorate At the Academy, 31 NCOs were selected from 103 Christopher Greene, Cadet Squadron 26 Romney Scheirer, Cadet Squadron 39 eligible. Air Force wide, 5,424 technical sergeants were Robert Harasimowicz, 10th Surgical Operations Mark Schwartze, Cadet Squadron 02 selected from 21,829 eligible NCOs. Squadron Joshua Sigler, 10th Medical Operations Squadron The Academy’s selectees are Tech. Sgts.: Scott Harris, Cadet Squadron 32 Tiffany Smith, Personnel Directorate Anthony Bennett, 10th Force Support Squadron Jason Herman, Cadet Squadron 20 Robert Thompson, Cadet Squadron 05 Jasmin Blackburn Jr., Commandant of Cadets Staff Matthew Hummel, 10th Surgical Operations Squadron John Von Lanken, 10th Air Base Wing Equal Chad Bruce, Department of Engineering Mechanics Kenny Kendrick, 98th Flying Training Squadron Opportunity

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Military members, friends and family members gathered on the Academy Cemetery May 27 to honor America’s fallen heroes in a Memorial Day tribute. “We must never forget the meaning of this Memorial Day,” said Col. Todd Robison, 10th Air Base Wing vice commander. He encouraged those present to remember the ultimate sacrifice of the U.S. men and women who died in service to their country and express gratitude “for all that has been given by our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.” This is the first year ceremonies were held at the cemetery due to an early graduation date. Normally commemoration of Memorial Day on the Academy is

integrated into activities of the organizational awards Photo by Bill Evans parade the Monday preceding graduation. Col. Todd Robison, 10th Air Base Wing Vice Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stefney Dunson, Colonel Robison also encouraged participants to Academy Honor Guard, pay tribute to the fallen during Memorial Day commemorations May 27 at the pause for three minutes at 3 p.m. on this year’s Memorial Academy cemetery. Day May 31 to remember our heroes. beneath the flag pole, playing of Taps and the 21-gun tradition of “nickels on grass,” symbolizing survival. The tribute was established by the White House salute. Mr. Young’s son, Brad Young, Class of 2004, is now Commission on Remembrance which sponsors the Participating in the remembrances were members flying F-22s for the Air Force. National Moment of Remembrance, Public Law 106- of the Knights of Columbus’ from area Councils. Academy mortuary affairs officer Janet Edwards esti- 579, which invites everyone to pause where they are at Bob Green, Knights of Columbus member and Air mated 1,200 are buried and memorialized at the ceme- 3 p.m. on Memorial Day in an uplifting act of national Force retiree, stressed their participation was to honor tery. Last year the Academy arranged 37 military funerals, unity. the fallen no matter their personal beliefs. which traditionally can include participation by the Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day “We are very patriotic, and we’re honoring everyone Academy’s Honor Guard. is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of who served,” he said. Staff Sgt. Michiyo Litynski was among the dozen May, was first enacted to honor Union Soldiers of the John Young, Class of 1969, attended to honor friends or so Honor Guard members present. She is proud to American Civil War and was expanded after World and classmates at rest there. be one of them. War I. “It was a very nice ceremony, and the weather really “I thought it would be something to give back to The brief ceremony on the Academy began with cooperated,” he said and explained the presence of my country and a symbol of where I come from,” she lowering the colors, followed by laying of the wreath nickel coins on headstones is part of the Air Force said. Winning Smiles For Everyone! EXPERIENCED, CARING AND GENTLE

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By Academy Spirit staff ners and pilots — faced the challenge head-on. “And we succeeded,” the NCO said. “We moved thou- Tech. Sgt. Leonida Dotson said Tuesday that she can’t sands of passengers in and out of Afghanistan in a short wait to see the beautiful, wonderful place known as amount of time given to us. We compiled lessons learned Academy when she returns from Southeast Asia June 11. from these events and we will be more prepared if anything “When you’re away at a place like I am, you really like this happens again.” appreciate what you have,” said the Angeles City, In six months, they moved 120,000 service members Philippines-born NCO, wife and mother. and civilians. To say that this job has been fulfilling is an She works cadet personnel actions back home, but understatement, she said. “It was an honor.” now works with Joint Expeditionary Tasking for the 586th This is her second deployment. The host command Expeditionary Group as Intra-theater operations NCO in is the Army. charge. “We live with Army members, our roommates are in In some ways, it’s like she has joined the U.S. Army. the Army. I have made many friends who are in the This Army operation is different in a way because this Army,” Sergeant Dotson said. “I would never trade the expe- is the only location that processes and sends service rience I have gained from this deployment. We arrived members who are going on rest and relaxation to all loca- here in December 2009, with a team consisting of 11 tions all over the world and the United States. When they Airmen we have a great working relationship with them. return, she also helps to return the service members and We really are one team, focused to accomplish one Courtesy Photo civilians to their deployed location. Tech. Sgt. Leonida Dotson, the NCO in charge of common mission.” The 12-year Air Force veteran is among the 90 intra-theater operations for the 586th Air Expedi- The Air Force Academy NCO thinks this deployment personnel at the assistance center, which also has mental tionary Group's Task Force Gateway, was the 386th may have already changed her. health technicians, intel technicians, communication and Air Expeditionary Wing's Rock Solid Warrior for the “When I first arrived here, I was a little careful with other friends in Iraq and Afghanistan. week of May 17-21, 2010. those I interacted with because I’m used to being around Her most pressing challenge is in tracking 600-800 flights for us.” my AF comrades, but once I let go and became comfort- R&R returnees daily is that Sergeant Dotson have to The key is returning service members to Iraq and able, I made friends of which some will probably my make sure that they all return to their deployed location Afghanistan as soon as possible. friends for a long time. These people are in the Army, in as soon as possible, so they can re-join their units to “We are the only area in the theater where service the Marines and in the Navy. I appreciate the experience complete their mission. When they return to the Gateway. members who are going on R&R can fly in and out of,” I gained from working all of our three sister services, and “I have to make sure there are flights that will carry said the NCO. “This means they have to travel from their since our functions were all different, I really have an appre- them over to all of their specific deployed locations,” she location to our area to catch their R&R flight. We also track ciation for what they do,” she said. said, “This is where early planning and my working rela- thousands of service members who are re-deploying.” “I’ve seen the number of personnel that are deployed tionship with our fellow Air Force brethren in Al Udeid To say that this job has been fulfilling and challenging by the Army and I had the chance to see the Army in action comes in.” is an understatement. when it comes to moving people. I understand this part Oftentimes, flights get cancelled due to weather or They had their hands full during closure of Manas of their mission more. I will never forget the experience mechanical issues. This increases the chances that they and the volcano eruption in Iceland. When the volcano’s I gained from this deployment. I am absolutely grateful may have an increase in holdovers in their camp. eruption hijacked air travel plans for all of Europe and had for the experience of being assigned here,” she added. “When this happens, we answer to Army Central a ripple effect on airlift worldwide, her whole camp — from Her children attended Douglass Valley Elementary Command Headquarters. My challenge is to then to the human resource personnel, Liaison Officers, Navy School and she kept in touch with them through morale contact the Air Force flight planners to request more Customs, transportation, the billeting that covered three calls. flights and to justify why they need to create or cut more camps, all the way up to the logisticians, Air Force plan- They’ll be in her arms June 11. Academy changes Phoenix 5th graders lives By Academy Spirit staff The endorsement came from every chance they get.” would like to attend after high school teacher Shannon Woodward of the “We are a month away from the graduation.” Mr. James Williams, chief of the Palomino Intermediate Paradise Valley end of the year and these students If a student is interested in finding Academy Admissions Marketing, got Unified School District. would love to be recognized,” the teacher out more information on the Air Force the e-mails on Thursday, April 29. “I was able to get every classroom wrote. Academy, Admissions marketing will “I am a teacher at Palomino Inter- here at our school adopted by a different “I often get e-mails from students send them a packet of information. The mediate School in Phoenix, Arizona,” it university and this fifth grade class loves asking for more information on the Air packet consists of the following: U.s. Air read. “I have a fifth grade class that has having the Academy as their own Force Academy,” said the marketing Force Academy Catalog, View Book, an been adopted by the Air Force Academy university,” she wrote. “The 31 students chief. “It seems they are doing a class aviation brochure, an admissions this year and it has really changed their wear their Falcon Pride T-shirts project on various colleges or they have handout brochure, a small USAFA whole outlook on life.” every Friday and belt out the fight song selected to do a report on a college they pennant and a bumper sticker.

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By Ann Patton to complete the mission. of Colorado Springs after she had been kicked Academy Spirit staff The night rescue was deemed imperative because by a horse. If she were not found quickly, she of a predicted threat of significant daytime thunder- may have succumbed to hypothermia during the Two members of the Academy’s Dean of Faculty storms the next morning. night. staff are among those honored with the prestigious Carrying climbing hardware and medical equip- He added that Pikes Peak provides one of the 2010 Valor Award from the National Association for ment, the teams formed rope links 200 feet long as they tougher rescue challenges because it is so long, storms Search and Rescue. sequentially passed the victim from one team to come in quick, rain at high altitude is very cold, and The award has been presented only three times another. The operation required a total of 1,700 feet hikers may dress inappropriately for unexpected in 30 years by the organization. of links. conditions. Brian Kinsey and Tim Hayden, both of the Awaiting the crews on relatively flat land was the Members of the El Paso SAR, celebrating its 40th Department of Aeronautics, are members of the El Paso military helicopter which flew the victim to a Pueblo anniversary this year, receive technical training twice County Search and Rescue and who, with other hospital. a month and classroom training twice a month. Colorado rescue agencies, responded to a call for “It’s a dangerous peak,” Mr. Hayden said. “Plenty The group averages between 150 and 180 calls a help from hikers in one of Colorado’s most majestic, of people have been killed there, and it’s tough to do year. They may receive five calls in one day or go for and deadly, landscapes—The Crestone Peak – Crestone even in daylight.” weeks without one. Summer is generally busy because Needle traverse. He added the Crestone Needle continues to claim people are outdoors more. The Peak at 14,298 feet and Crestone Needle at climbers’ lives. “Things can happen anytime. It varies widely,” Mr. 14,201 feet were the state’s last 14,000-foot summits Mr. Kinsey has been with the El Paso SAR for 17 Kinsey said. to ever be climbed. Once thought to be unclimbable, years, and it seemed to fit him. The members also provide disaster assistance and these peaks are considered the state’s most difficult “I enjoy the outdoors, and I’ve always enjoyed help with fire evacuation and body recovery in addi- “Fourteener” summits to reach. helping people,” said the highly experienced hiker tion to rescue. The call for help when one of the climbers fell and and climber. Mr. Kinsey said people get into dangerous situa- fractured his leg came in the morning of July 27, Mr. Hayden has been with El Paso SAR for nearly tions when they don’t plan ahead properly for the 2009. 23 years. He, too, is an experienced mountaineer. trip, pay little attention to their surroundings or don’t The El Paso SAR joined Colorado’s Alpine Rescue “I like to serve the community and helping people,” tell anyone where they are going. Team, Custer County Search and Rescue, the Douglas he said. “Sometimes there are just accidents,” he said. “We County Search and Rescue and the Rocky Mountain The two volunteers said it is difficult to generalize try to treat everyone the same.” Rescue Group in responding. about rescues. There is no way of knowing how many lives the The highly technical rescue in dangerous terrain “All are different,” Mr. Kinsey said. El Paso SAR has saved because there is no way of was doubly difficult because most of it was done at They shared their experiences of being involved knowing an outcome if the volunteer rescuers had not night. It also required rescuers to eventually hike into when an avalanche on the east face of Pikes Peak in been involved. the site of the injured climber when, at 1 a.m. the next 1994 forced a long, arduous and “extremely dangerous” Rescuers also think twice when assessing risks morning, the crew of a military helicopter had to give rescue. involved in a rescue. up their attempt to rescue the hikers high on the Mr. Hayden told of a rescue involving a missing “It is perfectly OK to say it’s way too dangerous,” mountain. That left the 26 rescuers on the mountain 5-year-old girl, who was found in a pasture east Mr. Hayden said.

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By Ann Patton during Jewish holidays and fast days. Academy Spirit staff Rabbi Druin is partnered with his father Rabbi Gedaliah Druin in the Inside the iconic Cadet Chapel are company which offers education and some of the Academy’s most treasured storytelling programs as well as Torah artifacts, not the least of which is a Jewish restoration. Torah thought to be inscribed in Unlike the cleaning and/or restora- Czechoslovakia more than 250 years ago. tion of rare books in a public or private It was among about 40 Torahs hidden library, the scrolled Torah requires a by the Nazis, who eventually intended unique combination of art, knowledge, to place the Torahs in a museum for “the tools and highly-skilled set of hands. extinct Jewish race.” All Torahs must be kosher and It was a gift from Harry Rappaport constructed and in-scribed with all kosher through the Capt. Ellis Green Denver materials. The scroll itself comes from the Post 344 of the Jewish War Veterans of hide of kosher animals, such as cattle, the United States and presented to the which is stretched on a rack, trimmed and Academy in 1990. attached with thread-like material from Academy museum specialist Paul kosher animal sinew. Torah scrolls can be Martin discovered the Holocaust scroll, as long as a football field. Today Torahs, on display in a case outside the Jewish most of which are hand-written by Scribes

chapel for visitors to view, was sagging and in Israel, have four columns and 42 lines Photo by Ann Patton needing professional restoration. He on each page and written using quills Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Narrowe, Academy Jewish chaplain, and Rabbi consulted with the senior curator of the from kosher birds such as goose, duck or Moshe Druin take close looks at the Academy's Holocaust Torah, thought to National Museum of the Air Force at turkey. Certain Torah entries are consid- be more than 250 years old. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, ered unique and must conform to Jewish Too much ink, for example, and the Conservative, Orthodox and Reform. who agreed it needed attention. law. minute mounds of ink would become He studied at Hebrew University in The Holocaust Torah, along with two The hand-mixed ink contains the too defined and crack. Too thin, and they Jerusalem and was ordained as a Rabbi other Torahs regularly used for worship ashes of plants, gall nuts (plant and herb), may brown and fade. and Scribe in New York. He has served in the Jewish chapel, underwent repair copper sulfate, honey and vinegar. Scribes During initial examination of the as an educator, pulpit Rabbi and for the and restoration at the chapel May 17. can spend as long as five months Academy’s Torah scrolls, the Rabbi and last 15 years as on-site Scribe for Jewish Jewish Scribe, or Sofer, Rabbi Moshe producing a new Torah. Scribe determined their age and origin congregations. Druin with the company Sofrim On Site The materials in the making of a based on line and letter spacing, artful- When other children his age were based in Miami, Fla., was selected for Torah are also used in its cleaning and ness in the script and overall scroll appear- scribbling or doodling in school, Rabbi the cleaning and restoration. maintenance, including kosher ink and ance. Druin, with the help of photocopies of the The Torah, considered core to the quills. One of the three Academy Torahs is Torah, began learning to draw Hebrew representation of Judaism itself and a Rabbi Druin first examined the between 75 and 100 years old and was letters. connection to God and his wisdom and Torahs’ overall condition, then scanned inscribed in Germany, a larger one about “It was love at first sight,” he said. “I guidance, contains the entire text of the every letter in the Academy’s Torahs for the same age is thought to have been was a fish in water.” Five Books of Moses (also the first five incomplete or faded strokes on each char- inscribed in Poland. The Academy He is the father of 10 children, one books of the Bible) hand-written in the acter letter, which can be as small as less Holocaust scroll is only one-third of whom is an apprentice Scribe. original Hebrew. It is rolled up around two than a quarter of an inch. It is a remark- complete, and Mr. Martin said it will be When asked how anyone can obtain ornate wooden shafts called the “Tree of able feat, requiring a near total recall of housed in a new case more appropriate enough knowledge of the immense Life” and housed in a case called an “Arc” each letter and how it should appear and to the Torah’s fragile condition. Torah’s content to spot needed repairs, the in each synagogue. It is read every a nearly microscopic precision to make Rabbi Druin has studied all the three Rabbi explained simply, “It’s a gift to be Monday, Thursday and Saturday and corrections. mainstreams of Judaism, including able to scan.”

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A math teacher who subdued an active shooter at Deer Creek Middle School Feb. 23 flew in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base and Colorado Springs May 23. Dr. David Benke was recognized by the Thunderbirds U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron both for his act of heroism and for 33 years of service to the community as a math teacher in public schools. His service to the community as a teacher is enough to warrant a hometown hero incentive flight, said Lt. Col. Derek Routt, Thunderbirds operations officer and No. 7 pilot, but the Feb. 23 incident was what brought the San Antonio native to the Air Force’s attention. “A gunman came in and started shooting. And what did David do? Well, he took him out,” Colonel Routt said. “So, sir, thank you for your service to the Lt. Col. Derek Routt helps Dr. David Benke familiarize himself with the cockpit of the No. 7 Thunderbirds community, and thank you for what you did for your jet, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, on the flightline at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 23, 2010. Colonel students, and I’m sure they thank you as well.” Routt flew Dr. Benke on a "Hometown Hero" incentive flight as a gesture of gratitude for Dr. Benke's Deer Creek Middle School is in Jefferson County, actions taking down an active shooter at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Colo., in February. Colo., the same county where the Columbine High just ... standing around like dominoes,” he said. “If we After Dr. Benke and his family arrived, a flight School shootings took place 11 years ago. After the can make people aware that the first person to act surgeon cleared him to fly, and Tech. Sgt. Robbin Columbine incident and a shooting at Platte Canyon precipitates a bunch of other people acting, that’d be Bailon fitted him into his pressurized flight suit and High School in neighboring Park County, the really useful.” briefed him on aircrew flight equipment he would Jefferson County School District began training its Most of the Thunderbirds pilots arrived at need in the event of an emergency. Colonel Routt faculty how to respond to active shooter incidents, Dr. Peterson Air Force Base at 1 p.m. The squadron stays talked with him about the flight plan and the maneu- Benke said. in Colorado Springs three or four days each year for vers they would experience during the flight. “We had done some drills, and during those drills, the Air Force Academy’s graduation activities. Dr. At 5:23 p.m., Colonel Routt and Dr. Benke took I’d always promised the kids that I would try and do Benke arrived at Peterson Air Force Base an hour later, off from Runway 17/35L and quickly climbed to something,” he said. “When I saw the guy shooting, at accompanied by his wife, Sandra, and their three chil- 15,000 feet. They returned to Peterson AFB about 45 first I thought it wasn’t real. Then I tried to remember dren: Marissa, age 13, and Alec and Amanda, age 8. minutes later. After the flight, the No. 7 pilot outlined my promise.” Mrs. Benke said she first heard about the incident at some of the incentive ride’s highlights. The gunman, using a bolt-action rifle, fired two Deer Creek from her husband as school was letting “We went straight up ... rolled on our backs shots, injuring two students, Matt Thieu and Reagan out. looking at the Colorado countryside, rolled out and Weber. Dr. Benke tackled the attacker as he prepared “He called me right around 3:30 that afternoon went to the local military operating area,” Colonel to chamber a round for a third shot. and said, ‘I’m okay ... there’s been a shooting at my Routt said. “Our MOA was just south of here in those “I went for him, and he dropped the gun because school, and I had to tackle the gunman, but not before mountains. It was the most beautiful countryside I’ve he knew he couldn’t rechamber it,” Dr. Benke said. “I he shot one of my students,’” said Mrs. Benke, who seen in a long time. Pikes Peak was just to the north, basically wrestled him to the ground, and then my vice met her husband in a Japanese class in college. Shortly and you could reach out and touch it.” principal, Vicky Brown, came out and secured the thereafter, their phone line “went crazy” with phone The colonel also thanked Dr. Benke again for his gun.” Another math teacher, Norm Hanne, helped calls from concerned family members and friends and service to the community. The doctor, in turn, subdue the attacker, and others provided zipties to from the local media who wanted to know more about thanked the men and women of the Thunderbirds for keep the gunman secured until sheriffs arrived. the Hero of Deer Creek. their service to the United States. “That’s awesome,” Colonel Routt said on hearing Mrs. Benke said she was not surprised that her “In March, a 7-year-old boy called 911 on the tele- Dr. Benke’s story. “That is ... wow. That’s exactly what I husband had subdued the shooter. phone, and he said, ‘Could you send police and hope anybody could do, would do.” “My husband is a gentle, guy, but he’s cut out of a soldiers, and a lot of them?’ because some people had Dr. Benke, who holds a doctorate in educational different cloth than a lot of people these days,” she broken into his house,” Dr. Benke said. “You’ll notice technology from the University of Northern Colorado said. “He always does the right thing. He’s very quick he didn’t ask for math teachers — he asked for guys in Greeley, said he is trying to recruit others to become to help people out. Plus, he’s a middle school teacher like you. In about three seconds, I strained to barely “domino pushers.” with a PhD — there’s a lot he could do with that, but touch the bar that you guys touch every day — that “A lot of times in a situation like that, people are being a schoolteacher is how he chose to give back.” you guys set for America. Thank you.”

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A Draft Final Environmental Assessment • 10th Air Base Wing Library prepared by the US Air Force Academy 5136 Redtail Dr, Suite H103 (USAFA) for a Proposed Action to construct USAFA, CO the Center for Character and Leadership At the end of the 30-day review period, the Development is available for public review USAFA will consider all comments submitted and comment through June 24, 2010. The by individuals, agencies, or organizations in document is available at the following making a decision. Public participation locations: opportunities and decision-making on the Proposed Action are guided by 32 CFR • USAFA McDermott Library Part 989. 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 3A10 Colorado Springs Reviewers may submit comments via mail, fax, or e-mail to: • Pikes Peak Library District – Main Library Penrose Library 10CES/CEV, 8120 Edgerton Drive I20 North Cascade Ave. US Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Colorado Springs, CO Fax: 719.472.9295 [email protected] 14 June 4, 2010 15 Graduation 2010

From Page 1 granted, and to expand into the realm of space, which today forms the back- said. “Indeed, more than half of the 14 bone for all our communications and U.S.-led Provincial Reconstruction navigation. It’s frightening to think Teams in Afghanistan are led by Air where we would be without pioneers Force officers, including one in the like Hap Arnold, Jimmy Doolittle, Panjshir Valley led by Lt. Col. Curtis Chuck Yeager or John Boyd.” Velasquez, Class of ‘93. I have visited The graduates’ final duty, many of these teams myself, and they are Admiral Mullen said, is to listen — to doing amazing things, not only for the one’s instinct and to others. mission but for the people of “As President Barack Obama said Afghanistan.” at West Point, ‘The burdens of this However, some Academy gradu- century cannot fall on America’s ates — company grade officers like shoulders alone.’ No one military, no 1st Lts. Joseph Helton and Roslyn one nation, can do it alone anymore, Schulte — cannot come home. and no one nation has the corner on Lieutenant Schulte was killed in May the good ideas market. We need each 2009, and Lieutenant Helton was other in ways we could not have killed in September. imagined when the Berlin Wall came “We’ve been a nation at war for crashing down,” he said. nearly half your young lives. It’s a reality you’ve literally grown up with,” Admiral Mullen concluded his Admiral Mullen said. “And yet, here speech by advising cadets that their you are, ready to step into the breach, four years at the Academy marks only ready to face the enemy’s fire and the end of the beginning of their ready to take your place in the Long education. Photo by Mike Kaplan Blue Line that has preceded you. That “The Air Force is now your class- Cadet 1st Classmen Alicia Quaco and Brendan Sullivan assist each other with put- ting on their 2nd Lieutenant shoulder boards before taking the oath of office dur- you do so, knowing full well the risks room, and Airmen are your instruc- ing the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2010 graduation ceremonies. and rewards of military service, tors,” he said. “Take full advantage of speaks volumes not only of your char- their knowledge to improve yours. acter but also of your courage. Show them your loyalty, and they will “Roz did her duty. Joseph Helton show you theirs. Demonstrate did his duty. Every Airman, every integrity in everything you do, and Soldier, Marine, Sailor and they will respect you. Tap into your Coastguardsman out there today is and their imaginations, and there will Photo by Mike Kaplan doing his or her duty. And tomorrow, be no limit to what you can accom- Brig. Gen Sam Cox administers the oath of office to the 1001 members of so shall you. So must you,” he plish. the graduating class of 2010 May 26. General Cox is the commandant of cadets. continued. “The stakes are too high if “Only by the support of those you you don’t.” lead can you become a leader your- Photo by Rachel Spencer The officers’ first duty is to be self. Only by doing your duty, straight Commencement speaker Chariman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike proficient in their career fields, and true, can you hope to prove Mullen addresses the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2010 during gradua- Admiral Mullen said. worthy of the trust this nation places tion ceremonies at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Spring, Colo. May 26. “Some of you will learn to fly; in you today,” he said. “Best of luck to some will learn how to collect and each and every one of you and your analyze intelligence,” he said. Others families. God bless and congratula- will become specialists in logistics, tions.” manpower or other Air Force specialties. “I encourage you to become experts in them. Know them cold — know them better than your peers, even better than your superiors. Learn to predict when and how things will change, because pretty soon, you’re going to be on the leading edge of that change. You’re going to be responsible for making sure those you command and those you serve are informed and able to make the best decisions they can with little or no notice.” Their second duty is to lead — which includes loyalty, strength of character, integrity and imagination, Admiral Mullen said. “When you think about it, imagination has been the key to our success as a nation and without question the root of the success of the Air Force,” he said. “It was imagination that drove you from propellers to jets ... and from manned to unmanned aircraft. Imagination set you free to explore the wild idea of supersonic flight, which today we take for

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Cadet 1st Class William Weindel salutes his classmates during the U.S. Air Force Academy class of 2010 gradua- Photo by Rachel Spencer tion ceremonies May 26 at Falcon Stadium. Cadet Weindel, the last cadet to cross the stage to receive his diploma, The Thunderbirds fly over as 1,001 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants at the close of the class of 2010 graduation was honored with the traditional name "Tail End Charlie". ceremony May 26. 16 June 4, 2010 Gates addresses troops on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal

By Jim Garamone President Barack Obama said he is pleased with — I repeat, after — the ongoing Department of Defense American Forces Press Service the congressional actions. He has long favored repealing high-level review is completed, and only after the pres- the law, in which has been in effect since 1994. ident, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Defense Secretary “Key to successful repeal will be the ongoing all can certify that we are ready to make this change Robert M. Gates told troops worldwide May 28 that Defense Department review, and as such, I am grateful without hurting unit cohesion, military readiness, any repeal of the so-called “don’t ask don’t tell” law will that the amendments ... will ensure that the Department military effectiveness and recruiting and retention,” be delayed until the ongoing Defense Department of Defense can complete that comprehensive review Secretary Gates said. high-level review is completed. that will allow our military and their families the As the legislative process continues, nothing will The secretary said the law will change only after opportunity to inform and shape the implementation change in current policies and practices, the secretary he, the president and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs process,” he said in a written statement released by said. of Staff all can certify that the department is ready to the White House May 27. “Current law, policies and regulations remain in make the change without hurting unit cohesion, mili- President Obama said being the commander in place, and we are obligated to abide by them as before,” tary readiness, military effectiveness and recruiting chief is his greatest honor. he said. and retention. “This legislation will help make our armed forces The vote in the House and at the Senate committee Secretary Gates recorded a special message that will even stronger and more inclusive by allowing gay and makes the results of the Defense Department study even be broadcast on the American Forces Radio and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and with integrity,” more important, Secretary Gates said. The panel will Television Service and the Pentagon Channel to speak he said. conduct a thorough and fact-based assessment of the directly to servicemembers and their families about the Any change in the law will take time, Secretary impact of the potential law change and will develop “an moves toward repeal of the law that bars gay men and Gates said in his recorded message on AFRTS. implementation plan that minimizes any possible lesbians from serving openly in the military. “The legislative process is long and complex,” he disruption to the department’s mission and on-going “There’s been a lot of political posturing and said. “While it appears likely that Congress will even- operations,” he added. maneuvering on this issue this week, and the secretary tually change the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ law, we do not Secretary Gates urged servicemembers to partic- wanted to communicate directly to the troops about expect the legislation that would do this to be presented ipate in the review. what this all means to them,” Pentagon Press Secretary to the president for months - perhaps not until the end “We need to hear from you, and your families, so Geoff Morrell said. “He wanted to make it clear that of the year.” that we can make these judgments in the most informed the department’s review of how to smartly implement The amendment is the result of a compromise and effective manner,” the secretary said. “So please let a change in the law is more important than ever, and worked out between the administration and Congress. us know how to do this right.” their participation in it is absolutely critical to its It allows the military to revoke the “don’t ask, don’t tell” He asked all servicemembers to stay informed on success.” provisions 60 days after a military study group chaired this issue, but to not let it distract them from the “crit- The members of the House of Representatives by Jeh C. Johnson, the Defense Department’s general ical mission to defend our country and our duty to passed an amendment to the National Defense counsel, and Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander uphold the values represented by the uniform you Authorization Bill May 27 that would allow gay men of U.S. Army Europe, presents its report in December. wear.” and lesbians to serve openly. Members of the Senate The legislation is a deferred repeal, Secretary Gates The message will play on AFRTS broadcast outlets Armed Services Committee passed a similar amend- stressed. overseas and on the Pentagon Channel in the United ment last night. “It would repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ but only after States.

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e ﬁ u f June 4, 2010 17 AF embraces energy efficiency as priority By Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle pick up the pace ... together.” Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs At the Air Force Academy, energy conservation steps have been underway WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The for quite some time. The Academy’s Air Force’s top uniformed officer urged green energy goals include: the integration of energy efficiency and • Become a “Net-Zero” electricity conservation into all aspects of the installation by the end of calendar year service’s mission at the close of the U.S. 2015; Air Force Energy Forum here May 28. • Meet all Federal energy reduction Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton mandates; and Schwartz addressed more than 500 atten- • Play a leading role in renewable dees including wing and major command energy research. representatives, international partners The Academy has already completed and industry leaders during the two day many upgrades in high efficiency event. mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equip- “We must embrace the notion that ment; security and energy efficiency energy efficiency is not a stand-alone upgrades to window and wall systems; priority because it binds together and improved building insulation; utiliza- enables every dimension of our mission,” tion of natural lighting; and energy- General Schwartz said. “Energy effi- focused roofing replacements. Photo by Scott Ash ciency affords us greater resiliency, which Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks at the U.S. Air Force The Academy is also working in translates to greater capability and versa- Energy Forum May 28 in Washington, D.C. General Schwartz urged the partnership with Colorado Spring tility.” integration of energy efficiency and conservation into all aspects of the Utilities, for an $18.3 million project to The general declared that incorpo- service’s mission. install a 2.0 MW solar plant (enough rating energy efficiency into all actions tening budgets, decreasing purchasing and firm commitment will we be able to electricity to power about 1,600 homes). is “a long-term imperative that carries power, and rising costs in operations, drive workable solutions,” the general Additional wind, hydroelectric, solar near-term urgency.” maintenance, sustainment, personnel said. and biofuel projects are also in the works. “All Airmen - in operations, main- and yes, in energy as well.” The general closed with an emphasis The Academy’s academic research tenance and mission support...from the The general pledged ongoing support on the need for continued collaboration, centers are also contributing. Research flightline, to the hangar, to the military of the Air Force Energy Plan 2010, and teamwork and partnership in energy into biofuels and improving photovoltaic personnel flight - must further realize the commended the smaller-scale progress issues. cells are ongoing, as well as a National critical link between energy and our at installations, adding “the frank, free, “The imperative to do better is so Science Foundation-funded project to ability to continue making needed contri- open exchange of ideas at this forum is important, it is simply compelling,” the successfully demonstrate the harnessing butions to the joint team,” General only a beginning.” general said. “As Airmen, as partners in of the energy from ocean waves to make Schwartz said. “We must all share a sense “Only with a systematic approach, a common cause, and as a nation ... my the ultimate in hydroelectric power of urgency, particularly in light of flat- determined leadership on all of our parts appeal to you - my charge to you - is let’s generation. AAFES goes green at Academy base exchange

From AAFES Public Affairs Beyond helping the environment, shoppers that “Use a today to put us on a path for a cleaner tomorrow.” Bag, Save the Planet” will get five cents back for every The five cent credit applies only to shoppers who The Academy base exchange is rewarding military reusable bag used. bring in and use reusable shopping bags (plastic bags shoppers who are doing their part for the environment “The Army & Air Force Exchange Service desires do not apply) at the base exchange and the shoppette through its new “Use a Bag, Save the Planet” initiative. to be an environmentally responsible retailer and a ‘green’ and all other AAFES retail facilities on the Academy. Instead of using traditional plastic bags, Army & Air place to shop,” said Kim Lopez, Academy base exchange As such, Airmen who simply decline a plastic bag, but Force Exchange Servcie retail facilities at the Academy store manager. “By rewarding the use of environmen- do not utilize a reusable bag, will not qualify for the five are encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. tally-friendly bags we hope to begin changing behaviors cent credit. 18 June 4, 2010 Academy introduces new women’s hoops coach

From Athletic Communications conference rival Syracuse. Before heading to Tampa, Williams served as the A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Williams brings a head basketball coach at Waynesburg State (Pa.) for Andrea Williams has wealth of experience at all levels of the college game. two years (1997-99). During that time, she recruited agreed to become the new Prior to joining the Bulls, she spent four seasons (2004- NCAA leader Christina Nicol, who ranked third in the women’s basketball head 08) as an assistant at Jacksonville University, where she nation in blocked shots and 25th in scoring en route to coach at the Air Force helped turn the Dolphins into a power in the Atlantic Presidents’ Athletic Conference accolades. Williams Academy, according to an Sun Conference. Before her arrival at JU, the Dolphins also served as the head coach for cross country and soft- announcement May 24 had never recorded a winning season. In addition, the ball at Waynesburg State and was a member of the from Director of Athletics most wins since the program began competition during ECAC South Selection Committee for NCAA Division Dr. Hans Mueh. Details of the 1999-2000 season was 13. However, during Williams’ III. the contract are still being final two seasons at Jacksonville, the Dolphins recorded Williams began her collegiate basketball coaching worked and are going a cumulative record of 44-17 and a 25-7 slate in Atlantic career at Division II Edinboro University (Pa.) as an assis- through the Academy Sun competition, while notching a school-record 23 wins tant from 1995-97. The Fighting Scots won the process. in 2007-08. Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West title and “I am delighted to Courtesy Photo Williams is also no stranger to the rigors of coaching advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight during welcome Andrea Williams as our new women’s basket- at a service academy, as she spent two seasons (2002- her second and final season with the program. During ball head coach,” said Mueh. “Andrea brings unbridled 04) as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the that year, she coached the NCAA’s rebounding leader enthusiasm, experience in one of the nation’s top basket- United States Naval Academy. While at Navy, Williams (Heather Gates) and recruited the nation’s eventual No. ball conferences and a commitment to excellence that helped the Midshipmen compile 29 wins over the two- 2 scorer (Jessica Rowe). will give us the opportunity to bring this program to year period and qualify for the Patriot League Williams played two seasons of basketball at the next level.” Tournament both seasons. Vincennes University (Ind.), followed by two seasons Williams joins the Falcons after serving as an assis- In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Williams of basketball and one season of softball at Edinboro. She tant coach at the University of South Florida for the past was in charge of coordinating Navy’s national recruiting helped lead Edinboro to a pair of NCAA Division II two seasons. While at USF, Williams helped lead the Bulls efforts, which resulted in two All-Patriot League first- Tournament appearances and captained the squad in to a pair of WNIT appearances, including a WNIT team selections, a Patriot League All-Rookie selection, her senior season (1993-94). championship during the 2008-09 campaign. The Bulls a Street & Smith honorable mention selection, two A 1994 graduate of Edinboro University, Williams finished that year with a 27-10 overall record, including CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and two Patriot earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education with an amazing 19-2 mark in non-conference competition. League Scholar-Athletes of the Year, among others. a minor in health fitness. She is currently working In addition, USF posted an 8-8 ledger in the ultra- Williams also spent three seasons (1999-02) as an towards her master’s in education. She was also a competitive Big East Conference before falling to national assistant coach at the University of Tampa. During her member of the first graduation class at the Women’s champion Connecticut in the quarterfinals of the league time there, the Spartans enjoyed three consecutive Coaches Academy in Bryn Mawr, Pa., in 2004 and is tournament. winning seasons, boasting a 55-31 ledger during that currently a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Meanwhile, the Bulls returned to the postseason span. During the 1999-2000 season, Tampa compiled Association (WBCA) and Black Coaches Association in 2010, earning a trip to the WNIT Tournament a 20-10 record, earning the Sunshine State Conference (BCA). In the summer of 2006, Williams was one of 11 before ending the year with a 15-16 overall record, Championship and a trip to the NCAA Division II female college coaches accepted into the Achieving which included a win over nationally ranked Tournament. Coaching Excellence Program by the BCA. AF gets new assistant basketball coach Neubauer qualifies to NCAA Finals in shot put From Athletic Communications wins during the 2006-07 campaign to 15 last season. From Athletic Communications Air Force men’s “Drew brings a high energy level and will be a great basketball coach Jeff fit for our staff,” said Reynolds. “His insight as a player Senior Sara Neubauer punched her ticket to the Reynolds announced at Northwestern and coaching experience at the finals of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Tuesday that Drew Long Division I level under Coach Bzdelik will be a great Championships, as she finished within the top-12 of will join his staff as an asset to our program. We are very excited to have the shot put during the first day of competition at the assistant coach, effective him join our staff.” NCAA West Preliminary Meet in Austin, Texas, May immediately. The 29-year old native of Houston graduated 27. Long, who spent the from Northwestern University in 2004 with a Neubauer was one of 10 members of the Air last three seasons on the bachelor of arts degree in communication and Force program to take part in today’s competition. basketball staff at the earned two letters with the Wildcats’ basketball team Competing in the national semifinal of the shot University of Colorado, under head coach Bill Carmody. Long returned put, Neubauer finished ninth with a distance of replaces Kevin Carroll, home shortly after graduation to serve as the Director 52’5¼”. The recently-commissioned second lieutenant opened the meet with a toss of 51’5½”, before who left the Falcon Courtesy Photo of Operations for the Houston Swoosh AAU or program in April to ganization. He also coached a variety of youth basket- recording a foul attempt. become head coach at Maryville University-St. Louis. ball teams and instructed clinics across the state of Neubauer recording the qualifying mark of Long was one of three assistant coaches at Colorado Texas. 52’5¼” on her third chance of the trial round. During under Jeff Bzdelik last season, responsible for Prior to joining the CU staff, Long was the assis- the final three attempts, she added a throw of 51’0¼” recruiting, player development and game pre- tant coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, and a pair of foul marks. paration. Prior to becoming an assistant coach, Texas from 2006-07. As the sole assistant, he was The finals of the shot put are scheduled for June Long was CU’s coordinator of men’s basketball in charge of numerous duties including recruiting, 11, in Eugene, Ore. This is the second consecutive operations and video coordinator. During his time on-court workouts, game preparation and video year that Neubauer has advanced to the finals of the in Boulder, the Buffaloes improved from seven editing. NCAA Championships.

Golfer earns west region West—earned all-region honors for Whitney, who earned his commis- including lowest tournament scores accolades 2010. sion as a second lieutenant last week, for 18 holes (64), 36 holes (133) and Whitney was one of just five golfers wrapped up his career with the Falcons Air Force golfer Tom Whitney of 54 holes (200), as well as lowest season from the Mountain West Conference as one of the most prolific golfers in stroke average (71.7, during the 2009- La Quinta, Calif., has been named a to be named an all-region selection. school history. A finalist for the Byron 10 season). Whitney, who recorded a Division I PING All-Region honoree, Johan de Beer and Travis Woolf of Nelson Award, Whitney was a two- 72.3 stroke average for his career, owns as announced by the Golf Coaches TCU were each chosen as all-region time All-Mountain West Conference Association of America (GCAA) on honorees in the Central Region, while selection and two-time qualifier to the 10 top-three finishes in his career, Wednesday. A total of 153 players BYU’s Robbie Fillmore and UNLV’s NCAA Regionals. more than any other golfer in Air Force across six regions—Northeast, East, Derek Ernst joined Whitney as West The recent Academy graduate also history, including four tournament Southeast, Midwest, Central and Region selections. holds numerous school records, wins. June 4, 2010 19

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works to celebrate the nation’s birthday. A&FRC offerings Heart Link Class The celebration is open to the general The Academy Airman & Family June 11: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. public. Events start at 6 p.m. on the Readiness Center will host the following The main purpose of this class is to Academy athletic fields, with numerous classes in June. Contact the A&FRC at introduce new spouses to the military – games, vendors and displays on the Cadet 333-3444 or 333-3445 with questions or Air Force customs, protocol, mission, Athletic Fields. to sign up for a class. Class dates and terminology, benefits and services. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra times are subject to change. Briefings by Finance, TriCare, Protocol plays 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and the Academy Group Pre-Separation Counseling and much more. Firefighter Combat Orchestra plays 8:15 to 9:30 p.m., followed Held every Monday (except during TAP From Stuck to Unstoppable by a fireworks display. Attendees can week); 2-4 p.m. June 15: 9-11 a.m. Challenge bring cameras, lawn chairs, blankets, Separating or retiring from the Air Career search not going anywhere? The Academy Fire Department hosts umbrellas, and sealed plastic water bottles. Force in a year or less? This mandatory Come and learn how to jumpstart your The Rumble in the Rockies, a regional However, no coolers, barbecue grills, briefing assists you in identifying bene- job search engine and take yourself to the firefighter combat challenge competi- pets other than working service dogs, or fits and services associated with your next level of motivation. tion June 19-20 at Falcon Stadium. fireworks are allowed. Water and portable transition and beyond. Resume Writing Firefighters from the Academy, restrooms will be provided. Medical Records Review June 16: 9 a.m to noon surrounding communities and adjacent Monday and June 25: 7:30 am to 4:30 Learn different types of resume and states will meet at Falcon Stadium to Prep School sponsors pm cover letter styles and how to improve practice their firefighting skills on a timed Sponsors are needed for cadet candi- Individuals within 180 days of retire- your own. Improve your resume to make course. dates attending the Air Force Academy ment or separation can have the DAV it work more effectively for you. The The public is invited to attend, and Preparatory School for the 2010-2011 review their medical records in prepara- main purpose of the resume is to entice watch the Academy Fire Department school year. The USAFA Prep School is tion of filing for VA Disability Compensa- an employer to call you for an interview. defend its national and world champi- designed to prepare students for admis- tion through the VA Form 21-526. If your resume is not doing this for you, onship titles from the 2009 Firefighter sion and success at the Air Force Sponsorship Training then it probably needs some refinement. Combat Challenge season. For more Academy. Eligible sponsors are: Tuesday, 8-9 a.m. information, call 333-2051. active/retired GS-05, E-6, O-3 and above. This class is for those who have been Academy graduates and professors assigned to sponsor a newcomer to the July 4th fireworks may also apply. To volunteer as a sponsor USAF Academy. The Academy hosts an evening of or form more information, contact Mark Contact your unit sponsorship family-oriented games, music and fire- Winter at 333-3057 or e-mail him at: monitor for details and to get signed up [email protected] for this class. Smooth Move Vacation Bible School Wednesday and June 16, 9-10 a.m. Get your football fix The community center chapel hosts Being prepared certainly lessens the Football addicts can get their first vacation bible school runs Monday stress of an upcoming move. Learn inno- fix of full-contact football with the start through June 11, 5-7:30 p.m. Kids ages vative and proven ways to make your of the Colorado Springs Flames’ 2010 CADET CHAPEL 4 years through fifth grad will have an move a smooth one —— “Know Before Call 719-333-2636 for more information. football season. This Flames are part of adventure on the “high seas,” to include You Go” This is a mandatory class for the Colorado Football Conference, a Buddhist meeting new friends, enjoying arts & individuals departing USAFA. semi-pro, full-contact league. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. crafts, games, snacks, swashbuckling Troops to Teachers The Flames return after two consec- Jewish bible adventures and music. June 11; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. utive undefeated seasons with 10 starters Friday - 7 p.m. Registration is available today, and This workshop provides informa- on both sides of the ball, and have several Muslim Monday by either calling the chapel at tion for military personnel interested in up-and-comers who are pushing to start. Friday Prayer - 12:15 p.m. 333-3300, or stopping by the chapel. beginning a second career in public The Flames will next face inter-town rival Protestant education as a teacher. the Colorado Springs Cyclones on June Liturgical Worship Sun. - 8 a.m. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison High School Traditional Worship Sun. - 9:30 a.m. memorial football stadium. Contemporary Worship Sun. - 11:30 a.m. This will be this season’s military Roman Catholic appreciation game, and the Flames are Mass Sunday - 10 a.m. offering free admission to all active duty Academic Year, when cadets are present and retired military personnel. Mon, Tues, and Thurs - 6:40 a.m. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Roller derby Sacrament of Penance The Pikes Peak Derby Dames host an Sunday - 9:00-9:40 a.m. indoor roller derby match June 12, 7 p.m. Academic Year, when cadets are present at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium. Wednesday - 5:30-6:15 p.m. This womens flat track league roller derby Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament match will feature the Pikes Peak Derby Academic Year, when cadets are present Dames’ Slamazons against the Castle Wednesday - 5:30-6:20 p.m. Rock’n’Rollers from Castle Rock, Colo. Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the Academic Year, when cadets are present Monday, 6:30 - 7:50 - Room 1M125 door. (1st Floor - Fairchild Annex -- Astronautics Museum) A military discount is offered at the Contact TSgt Longcrier at 719-333-6187 door, and admission is free for kids 10 and under. For more information, visit COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL www.pikespeakderbydames.com. Catholic Masses: Saturday Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. Free summer concerts Mass - 4 p.m. The First and Main Town Center on Sunday Powers Boulevard starts its 6th annual free Mass - 9 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. summer concert series, starting today, (September - May) 5-7 p.m., and continuing each Friday Tuesday-Friday through July 30. Today’s summer concert Mass - 11:30 a.m. artist is Jake Loggins. Protestant Services: Upcoming acts are provided via the Wednesday Pikes Peak Blues Community, and include Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. local artists such as: The Nostalgics, Dinner followed by Religious Education Latigo, Parable Sons, Phat Daddy, Martini (September - May). Sunday Shot and George Whitesell & His All Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. Stars. For more information, visit Gospel - 11:30 a.m. www.firstandmaintowncenter.com/ 28 June 4, 2010

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