VOL. 46 NO.20 MAY 19, 2006 Colorado Springs celebrates Armed Forces Week
By Academy Spirit staff
An estimated 1,900 people filled the Pikes Peak Center to capacity Tuesday night to enjoy a special Armed Forces Week concert by the Air Force Academy Band. “This was an unusual concert,” said Fred Correll, director of oper- ations for the band. “People who expected the same things they heard last year were in for a surprise or two.” The show featured several sub- groups of the band, including the Academy Concert Band, popular music combo Blue Steel, country group Wild Blue Country, and an unexpected appearance by the Air Force Academy Marching Band, who marched on stage and changed Photo by Eddie Kovsky formation several times while playing. The Colorado Springs Over, under, then done Chorale joined the various groups as Cadet Candidate Alexander Neal pulls himself up on the obstacle course in Jacks Valley.The course was part of well, singing several patriotic songs. a three-day training exercise at the Preparatory School—the final event before graduation. See complete cover- age of the Preparatory School graduation, Pages 16-17. Festivities continued Thursday afternoon in the Armed Forces Luncheon, where the “Best of the Best” outstanding enlisted members New commander takes guidon at 10 ABW in the Pikes Peak region were recog- nized in three categories: By Eddie Kovsky of the 10th Air Base Wing, oversees E-1 to E-4: Senior Airman Faris Academy Spirit staff more than 2,100 military, civilian and L. Flournoy III, the Academy. contract personnel who conduct all base- E-5 to E-6: Staff Sgt. Mark A. Col. Jimmy McMillian officially level support activities, including secu- Brummitt, Fort Carson took command of the Academy’s 10th rity, civil engineering, communications, E-7 to E-8: Senior Master Sgt. Air Base Wing from Col. Susanne logistics, military and civilian personnel, Bryan K. Rainey, Peterson Air Force LeClere in a ceremony Wednesday financial management, services, Base morning. command post, chaplaincy, equal oppor- Originally, each branch had its Colonel McMillian previously tunity and the hospital. The 10th ABW own day of celebration, but on Aug. served as executive officer to the supports nearly 4,000 cadets and a total 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis commander of Air Force Space military community of approximately Johnson announced the creation of Command at Peterson Air Force Base. 20,000 personnel. Armed Forces Day, designed to “You are the warriors and heroes, and Colonel McMillian earned his honor all service branches. President I’ll need your support,” said Colonel commission after graduating from the Air Photo by Danny Meyer Harry Truman announced the obser- McMillian. “It is my honor to serve you Force Reserve Office Training Corps General Regni hands command of vance in a presidential proclama- as commander.” program at North Carolina Agriculture the 10 ABW to Colonel McMillian in a tion on Feb. 20, 1950. Colonel McMillian, as commander See NEW COMMANDER, Page 11 ceremony Wednesday.
I News Feature Sports N New service K-9 tradition Hennings S I dress prototypes continues elected to Hall D Page 2 Page 15 Page 17 E Academy Spirit 2 NEWS May 19, 2006 New service dress prototypes under review
By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle uniform for several years, and what we Air Force Print News consistently have heard from many Airmen is a desire for a more ‘mili- WASHINGTON — Based on feed- tary,’ and less ‘corporate’ look and feel, back received during visits with something more reflective of the Air Airmen across the Air Force, the Air Force’s heritage, and its role as a Force Uniform Board is reviewing professional military organization,” several concepts that Airmen have said Brig. Gen. Robert Allardice, suggested regarding the appearance of director of Airman development and the service dress uniform. sustainment, deputy chief of staff for Some of the informal feedback manpower and personnel. about the current service dress includes “The uniform board has come up Airmen wanting to revamp the service with some options to explore these dress to look more military, like the concepts and the initial prototypes are other services. One senior airman said, direct descendants of our heritage, “the current uniform resembles a rooted in Hap Arnold and Billy cheesy business suit.” Another staff Mitchell’s Air Force,” General sergeant said, “think world’s most Allardice said. dominating air power, not CEO,” and The survey will provide a more another described it as a “cheap leisure formal opportunity to collect feedback suit.” on whether or not Airmen want a new Other comments have suggested service dress, and if so, what changes, that the uniform needs to reflect the Air likes, or dislikes they have about the Force’s history more. On an Internet prototypes. message board an Airman recently “We believe we need to respond to wrote, “I want to look good and be the force and the constant flow of feed- proud of my AF heritage.” Another back we receive on the service dress is Airman wrote that the dress uniform driving this initiative. We see this as an pales in comparison to any of the other opportunity to do so, along with a services. “We need something that chance to reflect on our rich history, as distinguishes us as proud members of well as the image we wish to portray in the U.S. military.” uniform,” said General Allardice. “We The Air Force began exploring want to make sure our uniforms, all these ideas by producing several proto- combinations, meet our current and types that reflect a combination of future needs.” ideas that have been gleaned from This process will use the standard comments, suggestions and informal Air Force Uniform Board process and as surveys conducted over the past several with the Airman’s Battle Uniform, years. Airmen are encouraged to take the A more formal survey soon will opportunity to directly contribute to how provide additional opportunities for their new service uniform might look. Photos by Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez Airmen to provide feedback and The Air Force will present options Brig. Gen. Robert Allardice and Senior Master Sgt. Dana Athnos show off pro- comments. based on feedback received on possible totypes of the Billy Mitchell heritage coat (top) and the Hap Arnold heritage “We’ve been getting informal feed- service dress designs through the coat. General Allardice is director of Airmen development and sustainment and back on our current service dress uniform board process. Sergeant Athnos is a member of the Air Force uniform board.
#20 – Standards Expectations for Summer Periods ■ Summer is a very busy time time of the year for USAFA personnel. Personal appearance and dormitory standards must be emphasized to ensure neatness, cleanliness, safety and a proper military image. (Refer to Summer OPORD for further guidance). Cadets must arrive for duty, READY TO GO. ■ When in uniform, all cadets must adhere to dress and personal appearance standards, as during the academic year. ■ First class cadets will be in UOD for all transition week appointments (i.e. JPPSO, DPY, etc). ■ Cadets will be in correct UOD when signing into summer programs. ■ Hair standards (male and female), facial hair, sideburns as well as overall appearance will be closely scrutinized. ■ Dorm rooms will be in AMI standards and inspected regularly. The Cadet Sight Picture (Cadet Wing Manual 36-3501) provides an insight into the day-to-day requirements for cadets.
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The editor prior to the desired publication date. Refer questions [email protected] cation, including inserts or supplements, does reserves the right to edit articles to conform to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. Eddie Kovsky — Staff Writer not constitute endorsement by the Department to Air Force policy and Associated Press The Academy Spirit also accepts story submis- [email protected] of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, unless otherwise indicated. paper@ usafa.af.mil. Academy Spirit May 19, 2006 3 Memorial pavilion becomes a reality By Butch Wehry a very dignified ceremony here, the funding from private donations. Academy Spirit staff Heritage March. The entire cadet wing “I’d like to thank those donors, marches as far as eight miles in forma- particularly the Classes of 1983 and Hallowed ground, they called it, as tion here. Taps is played.” 1984, they have helped to make this a a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place The new building will allow for long overdue reality,” said the at the Academy Cemetery for a new more flexible services. Superintendent. “It is the largest single memorial pavilion, May 12. “The memorial pavilion will gift ever made to the Academy. We hope The memorial pavilion will accom- enhance our cemetery,” the general said. to be back here in the Spring of 2007 modate graveside funeral services by “This new structure is something we to dedicate this pavilion.” providing a shelter for grieving fami- have looked forward to. It will allow for “This really is hallowed ground, lies and loved ones during inclement services to be held outdoors as well as and today we’re prepared to launch a weather. It will also house niches for the indoors. Both are magnificent settings project that will honor our graduates and ashes of deceased individuals. to lay to rest those whose paths have their loved ones for generations to The pavilion is being built with been inspired by the Academy.” come,” said Association of Graduates’ approximately $4 million in private The building was identified by the president Jim Shaw. donations raised by the Academy’s Academy as a priority in 1982. Four chiefs of staff are buried here. Association of Graduates. “The Academy requested funding All had an impact on developing and “Our cemetery is taking on renewed and tried to go through the military shaping the Academy. importance with our cadet wing. I know route for many years,” General Regni Sons from the Vietnam War rest when I was a cadet here we used to just noted. “Twenty four years later through quietly. drive by the cemetery,” said Lt. Gen. prioritization and orchestration by the The first cadet sworn in at the John Regni, Academy Superintendent. Association of Graduates, this is finally Academy in 1955 ironically was also the “Now for the second year of the Pinnacle a reality.” first killed in action. His final place is culminating event, we have conducted Construction relied solely on at the cemetery. Photos by Butch Wehry Patrick Wynne, Class of 1963 and Academy Superintendent, Lt. Gen. brother of Air Force Secretary Michael John Regni, said a $4 million memo- rial pavilion at the Academy Wynne, is at peace here. Cemetery recognizes the renewed Mr. Shaw recited names at rest like importance of its hallowed ground. 1st Lt. Carl Richter, and Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance “Indeed this cemetery serves as an Sijan, and others. historical record of the leadership and “As I look around here, it’s hard not dedication of many men and women, to become emotional,” said the AOG who served their nation with distinction, executive. “When you look at this majestic and above all with honor and integrity,” setting, look at the beauty of the Rocky Mr. Shaw said. Mountains and the splendor of our alma Gerald H. Phipps, General The Academy Cemetery, final resting place for former Air Force chiefs of mater, you realize it is a special place, Memorial Contractors, will construct the staff, a Medal of Honor recipient and many exemplars will have a memorial perhaps the most beautiful final resting pavilion, scheduled for completion in pavilion added to allow for more flexible services. place there is in the world. April 2007.
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AMERICANS AT THEIR BEST Academy Spirit 4 May 19, 2006 Academy paralegal named best in AF
By Butch Wehry previous year highs. “The judge advocate’s office has Academy Spirit staff “The Air Force Judge Advocate some very talented people and we stick General called personally to congratu- together through the constant changes She works quietly in the Academy late me last Tuesday,” she said this week. we face every day,” said Mrs. Miles. Judge Advocate’s Office. Never did she “I was dumbfounded.” “They have a way of making me look think she had won an award until a bolt A critical part of her job, she said, good and affording me the chance to of lightning telephone call May 9. is not letting cynicism creep into what excel.” It was from Air Force Headquarters, she does. The paralegal isn’t daunted by the informing her that she has won the Harold “It’s hard to be optimistic when all exacting work needed to ensure victims R. Vague Award as the Air Force’s you see are negative aspects all the and witnesses are taken care of during outstanding legal service civilian of the time,” said the employee from Uniform Code of Military Justice actions. year. Buckingham, Va. “We work as a team in a job that has Paralegal Mrs. Sandie Miles lives She overcomes that: the award cita- a perfect combination of challenges and in a very exacting world. tion reads “… the professional skill, a sense of humor,” she said. “It’s never She handles the administration of leadership and ceaseless efforts of Mrs. the same thing each day.” Photo by Butch Wehry the cadet disenrollment program, last Miles directly resulted in overwhelming Former Air Force Judge Advocate Academy paralegal Mrs. Sandie year ensuring 98 percent of all actions success… ” Maj. Gen. Harold R. Vague was an Miles has won the Air Force’s Harold were timely, completed and goals were She credited her office in receiving Academy legal official and later faculty R. Vague Outstanding Legal Service met, even as the case volume shattered the award. member before retiring in 1977. Civilian Award of the Year for 2005. Visions of Valor exhibit remembers heroes
By Butch Wehry respect to the nation’s greatest heroes. Academy Spirit staff It prompts elder warriors to recite poetry. Quoting a poem, Air Force fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipients and local dignitaries Medal of Honor recipient Leo Thorsness told a gath- attended the opening of the nation’s first traveling ering in Arizona: “It’s the soldier, not the reporter, photographic exhibit honoring recipients of the Medal who gave us free speech. It’s the soldier, not the of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, in lawyer, who gave us the right to a fair trial.” a ceremony May 11 at the Academy’s McDermott Thorsness earned the medal in combat over North Library. Vietnam and protecting his downed wingman. It features dramatic black and white portraits. He added that all the rights Americans enjoy The exhibit, entitled “Visions of Valor” will remain under freedom were bought and paid for, in service in the McDermott Library through commencement and blood, by America’s veterans. week. It will then be moved to the Academy’s Visitor In the humility that is a common trademark of Center June 2, where it will be available for viewing Medal of Honor recipients, he remembered those by the general public. who didn’t make it home. The faces in the photographs are ordinary, but the “We’re caretakers of this,” said Thorsness, touching extraordinary bravery and selflessness of Medal of the medal suspended on a ribbon of blue with white Honor recipients shines in their artful black and white stars. “We all wear this for others, for all those photographic portraits that comprise the Visions of veterans who didn’t come home.” Photo by Butch Wehry Valor exhibit. It is presented by TRICARE West Just 150 of the 3,441 Medal of Honor recipients Between finals, Cadet 2nd Class Kim Brady views Region administrator TriWest Healthcare Alliance. were alive when the project began, five years ago. Only the Visions of Valor display at the cadet library. It is the first major exhibit of its kind to pay 117 remain.
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The men’s achievement award involved a board Cadets brought back the national first place Flying “All of the 15 cadets were members of the Academy interview and took into account the competitor’s Events trophy from the National Intercollegiate Flying Team,” Colonel Kane said. academic record, community involvement and avia- Association 2006 competition at Ohio State University Flying team members are competitively selected tion involvement. Cadet Bentley was second place in Columbus, Ohio, May 8-13. at the end of their fourth degree year. Not including in the Women’s Achievement Award and had the The trophy goes to the school with the highest freshman, there are typically six cadets from each second highest score of all female competitors in the combined score in the flying events. class who are on the team. To be eligible for the team, ground and flying events. “Perhaps the most impressive performance was cadets must already possess an FAA Private Pilot’s “Judges commented about their professionalism from the entire team,” said Lt. Col. Patrick Kane, License. and enthusiasm,” said Colonel Kane. 306th Flying Training Squadron deputy commander. The team practices throughout the year and all of “From the Academy’s and Air Force’s perspective, “The most impressive individual performances were the practice events are graded. These grades it’s a great opportunity to showcase the professional from Cadets 1st Class Kyle Rykaczewski and Kimberly throughout the year then determine the top five cadets nature of the Air Force Academy and military avia- Bentley,” he said. “Cadet Rykaczewski won the Men’s in each event. These rankings determine which cadets tion,” said the colonel. “One thing that struck me was Achievement Award and had the third highest score participate in which events. during down time -- you would see kids from other of all male competitors in the ground and flying The events are broken up into flying and ground schools playing video games while our cadets would events.” events and five participants from each of the 28 be doing thermodynamics homework, or working on Academy Flying Team members flew T-51 aircraft, schools participate in each event. final projects for an aero class.” Cadet results from nationals: (2nd place); C1C Nick Szala (10th place) 11. Short-Field Landing Event - Rykaczewski (8th); C2C Eric Santroch (12th); Szala (19th) 1. Flying Events Team Champions (cumulative points 6. Outstanding Team Member (voted on by the team) in all the flying events) - 1st in the nation - C3C Graydon Sponaugle 12. 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It will give the affected public as much time as possible to meet the Since passport laws are likely to change later terms of the plan. this year, the Academy Post Office will offer a pass- By Dec. 31, 2006, the requirement will be applied port fair to explain the changes. to all air and sea travel to and from Canada, Mexico, The post office first needs to set a date that will Central and South America, the Caribbean and work best for the community. Simply email your Bermuda. scheduling suggestions to Marcella.D.Reyes@ By Dec. 31, 2007, the requirement extends to all USPS.Gov. The passport fair will be scheduled based land border crossings plus air and sea travel. on community needs and will be advertised when it’s “We may consider implementing passport sched- finalized. uling for all new cadet classes,” Mr. Ramirez said. The new passport laws will require all Americans “That would help the Academy community stay ahead and foreign nationals to have passports when traveling of the pack.” to and from Canada, Mexico, the Americas and Applicants can download a passport application Caribbean countries. at www.usps.com/passport and complete it before- “Once a date is set for the passport fair,” Academy hand to save time. Post Office officer in charge Jim Ramirez said, “we’ll Many larger post offices offer a passport appli- have postal staff, knowledgeable in all aspects of cation service. Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275- processing passport applications, including taking 8777) or visit www.usps.com for the nearest passport your photo for your passport if needed.” post office and their hours. Mr. Ramirez recommends bringing these items, A passport costs $97 for adults (16 years and to help the process go smoothly: older), with separate payments of $30 to the U.S. • Proper proof of American citizenship. 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Academy Spirit News “In my classroom we talk about much more than astronautical engineering,” Professor Vergez said. “We Academy professors Paul Vergez and Richard talk about what it takes to be an officer in our Air Lemp were nominated by senior cadets for the yearly Force. We talk about leadership, honor, ethics and Heiser Awards presented by Cadet Wing Commander, integrity. We talk about current events going on around Cadet 1st Class Andy Gray in Mitchell Hall’s staff the world that will affect them as future officers and tower, May 10. U.S. citizens. We even talk about the issues that pop The award is named after Dr. William Heiser, a up in the media about cadets and the Academy.” distinguished aeronautical engineer who was an For Professor Vergez, teaching is much more Academy professor in the 1980s and 1990s and is now than passing on knowledge about a particular subject. a professor emeritus. Since 2003, two instructors a “Teaching is getting your students to open their year have been selected; one from engineering and minds to new ideas and developing their own tools basic sciences and one from humanities and social for understanding and applying their new found sciences. Each year since 1999 senior cadets vote on knowledge,” he said. “If all I do is pass information the Heiser Award. on to them in class, they will forget it by the end of They had to pass the litmus test of cadets iden- the day. However, if I can motivate them through my tifying a senior instructor who contributed the most enthusiasm and their involvement in the class, then Courtesy Photo to their personal and intellectual development, by they will get excited about the material.” Paul Vergez inspiring and challenging them to work harder and Commissioned in 1977, Professor Vergez handles learning, not just the matter at hand for a given dig deeper into their academic work. national accreditation of the astronautical engineering lesson. I’ve also tried to relate the experiences in my Nominees had to continually demonstrate and program, has authored 18 technical papers, and retired own 24-year Air Force career within the context of promote the Academy’s Core Values of Integrity, in 1998. He teaches space systems engineering, astro- my discipline.” Service and Excellence. nautical engineering and space operations and modern His teaching philosophy, he said, is that profes- Professor of Astronautics Vergez has served the control theory and design sors and students are in a common enterprise of Academy both in uniform and as a civilian faculty He’s a mentor to cadets developing the attitude learning. member. dynamics and control part of the Academy’s “I may have a little bit of an edge because I’ve “I’ve done so for two main reasons,” said the FalconSAT 3 small satellite program. been around a little longer, but overcoming unknowns professor from New Orleans, La., who arrived at the His teaching philosophy is mature and intensive. and applying the known are operations that don’t Academy in 1985. “I believe in the principles of this “I try to involve the cadets as much as possible occur via one-way transmission. I teach literature, Academy and I try to live by those principles in my in the classroom,” he said. “I draw on them to answer composition and seminars in the humanities,” the everyday life. I find that after all these years I still questions and develop solutions in class. Whatever professor said. “Those disciplines involve stories, get up every morning looking forward to coming to they give me as an answer, I’ll put that down on the thought, expression, even an aesthetic judgment. work. I enjoy camaraderie with my peers and most board, correct or not. It’s up to the rest of the class All of that requires a willingness to think and even of all spending time with the cadets.” to note any errors. This puts the responsibility on the more, a courage to express.” This is not a university, but a military academy, cadets to come to class prepared and it also actively Professor Lemp arrived at the Academy for his said the astronautics professor. involves them in the class presentation.” first military tour in July 1976, with a master’s degree “Students attend civilian colleges and universi- Because it is bestowed by cadets, the Heiser in French. He joined the Department of Foreign ties to broaden their knowledge, learn more about Award has always been at the very top of Professor Languages where he taught French until 1980. themselves and earn a degree in a field to get them Richard Lemp’s list. After a tour as a Titan II missile lauch officer, started toward a civilian career,” he said. It signifies gaining cadets trust, enthusiasm and he earned a doctorate degree in French literature and “Cadets also come to the Academy to broaden esteem. returned to the Academy as chair of the French their knowledge and learn more about themselves, “This is a prize indeed,” said the English professor Division and later joined the English Department but there is much more,” the professor said. “Many with the English and Fine Arts Department. “I’m from 1985 to 1989. of the cadets come here for a higher purpose, to deeply honored to have been selected.” Retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1996, he serve their country. They will earn a degree in a Academy students are more pressed for time remained as a civilian professor. specific field, but they know they are entering the than their civilian counterparts, he said.“Those hours “I’ve tried to cultivate an atmosphere of trust in officer corps of the Air Force after graduation. They in class are very precious,” Professor Lemp said. my courses,” Professor Lemp said. “ I’m convinced certainly aren’t here for the money. They come here “In every class, every minute is golden. I try to that honor will answer honor, and respect will respond because they want the values that are instilled at this fill that hour with opportunities for their lifelong to respect.” Open 7 Days A Week! “You who defend our country are the best at what you do. I am writing this letter on behalf of my wife Wendy and me. We wanted to take this opportunity to I'm the best at what I do.” thank you personally for such a pleasant home buying experience. “Having spent 21 years in the military service, I understand the challenges of the Cedric Johnson was our agent and military household. There are times when you need someone to help you assess he went out of his way to ensure your situation and get you where you want to go. 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WASHINGTON (AFPN) — A 16-year-old Civil Air “We have Katrina’s sister — a fellow CAP cadet Patrol cadet received the highest CAP cadet honor — here along with her grandfather, who flew B-17s with from the Air Force chief of staff during a Pentagon cere- the 305th (Bomb Group) in the United Kingdom under mony here, May 11. the command of General Spaatz,” he said. “It doesn’t Recognizing Cadet Col. Katrina Litchford with get better than that.” the General Carl. A. Spaatz Award, Gen. T. Michael The cadet’s mother said she’s been amazed by the Moseley said, “I am pleased to be able to present this response the family has received since her daughter certificate with General Spaatz’s name on it to the top earned the award. cadet of the Civil Air Patrol.” “General Moseley really made us so comfortable Cadet Litchford earned the award for more than three here,” said Leonetta Litchford. “I have to say, this whole and a half years of CAP service and for demonstrating time, doors (of opportunity) have been thrown open, Photo by Donna Perry Civil Air Patrol Cadet Col. Katrina Litchford (right) excellence in leadership, character, fitness and aerospace doors you normally couldn’t pry open with a crow and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael education. Only about two in every 1,000 cadets ever bar.” Moseley listen as Cadet Litchford’s grandfather, receive the award, which is comparable to the Gold Star For now, Cadet Litchford said she’s focusing on James Litchford Sr., shares an anecdote. award in the Girl Scouts. school and staying active in sports and karate to keep The award is named after the first chief of staff of up with the Air Force’s fitness standards. Her aspira- General Moseley agreed that’s a good plan. At the the Air Force, who became the first CAP chairman after tions include studying physics and physiology. end of the ceremony, he presented the cadet with an Air he retired from active duty. “The Air Force Academy is definitely a consider- Force book, in which he inscribed, “Come on in — we’re “It’s a great honor to be (at the Pentagon),” she said. ation for my future,” she said. waiting for you.” New Commander From Page 1 D.C., North Dakota and Turkey. He was assigned to major commander. Thank you for a job exceedingly well command headquarters positions in Virginia and Illinois. done.” and Technical State University in 1981. He also has two He has also been a security forces squadron commander Colonel LeClere, the outgoing commander, is trans- master’s degrees, one in public administration from and security forces group deputy commander and group ferring to Washington D.C. for her next assignment, Central Michigan University, and another in Strategic commander director of inspections at Air Force Headquarters in the Studies from Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. He is Lt. Gen. John Regni, Academy Superintendent, Pentagon. also a recipient of the Legion of Merit. presented Colonel LeClere with the Legion of Merit “I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to During his career, he has served in a variety of during the ceremony. serve here for the last two and a half years,” said Colonel security forces operations and instructor assignments “Colonel LeClere has been the wing’s most vocal LeClere. “I know the 10th Air Base Wing will be in good in Montana, Texas, New Jersey, Nevada, Washington cheerleader,” said General Regni. “You’ve been a superb hands when I relinquish command.” Academy Spirit 12 May 19, 2006 333-3168 When you need some Power behind your advertising message call (719) 329-5236 Please Recycle Come Worship with Us! WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:00 am Sunday Full Breakfast on Sunday after 8:00 am service 11:00 am Sunday Senior Pastor 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reverend James H. 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They will separate and unrelated cases. will be on hand for people who may experience illness receive an information package explaining any entitle- Senior Airman Eli Stephens, 10th Medical Operations or other medical emergencies. ments they may be eligible for. Officers should contact Squadron, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny of mili- General public ticket holders will not be allowed to the appropriate base agency for more information tary property, making a false official statement, five attend the graduation if it is moved indoors due to regarding the benefits in the package. specifications of larceny of military property and wrongful weather or heightened security. No tailgating parties will use of Percocet. He was sentenced to a Bad Conduct be permitted after the ceremony and Thunderbird demon- Foreign language pay Discharge, confinement for two months, and reduction stration. RVs or vans may be parked in the parking lots, to the grade of E-1. but no open fires or charcoal/wood grills are permitted. increase Meanwhile, Airman 1st Class Chad Potenzone of the For more ceremony information, call the gradua- Academy Preparatory School, pleaded guilty to violation tion hotline at 333-4723 or visit www.usafa.af.mil. The DoD announced May 10 an increase in Foreign of Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Language Proficiency Pay for military members who wrongful use of cocaine. He was sentenced to reduction Force takes shape qualify effective June 1. to the grade E-1, seven days confinement, forfeiture of The Fiscal Year 2005 National Defense Authorization pay of $500 per month for 12 months, hard labor for three On May 10, 2,084 Air Force lieutenants in the 2002 Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to increase months without confinement, and a reprimand. and 2003 accession year groups learned if they were FLPP from a maximum of $300 per month, to a selected for retention by the Force Shaping Board. maximum of $1,000 per month for qualified active duty Graduation guidelines Each officer was notified personally of their status members, and offer a $6,000 per year bonus for quali- by their senior rater. Deployed officers were notified by fied Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members. The graduation ceremony for the Academy Class either their deployed commander or their home station Enhancing the department’s FLPP program is a of 2006 will be May 31 in Falcon Stadium. The stadium senior rater. critical facet of the overall Defense Language gates open at 8 a.m. and visitors are encouraged to The Force Shaping Board was led by a two-star Transformation initiative. The purpose of the program arrive no later than 9 a.m. Stringent security measures board president. The board was broken down into panels is to: will be in effect. Stadium security will check tickets, IDs of five, consisting of one brigadier general and four • Encourage people with a language capability to and hand-carried items and will require attendees be colonels on each panel. Panel members were selected from self-identify and employ the language skills existing in scanned by airport-style metal detectors. the career fields of the officers affected. the force. Officials will not allow weapons, alcohol, coolers, “The board members were acutely aware of the • Encourage more people to study a language. The large bags and any items that cannot be readily inspected. magnitude of their role on the first board,” said Maj. Gen. Defense Language Program must stimulate acquiring Strollers are not allowed. Child car seats are permitted Glenn Spears, director of force management policy, and maintaining language skills of strategic importance only if there is a separate ticket for the infant who occu- deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, to the department. pies the seat. No open containers are allowed, including Headquarters U.S. Air Force. “They institutionalized the • Encourage people to increase their language profi- unsealed water bottles. Sealed water and soft drink FSB process and ensured the officer corps is balanced ciency, creating a cadre of language professionals oper- bottles are allowed. Free water will be available in the and sustainable.” ating at an advanced level. stadium. Officers were evaluated for retention based on infor- • Increase the capability in languages of strategic Once the ceremony begins at 10 a.m., no one will mation in their central selection record, which contained need to the department. be allowed to leave the stadium until the Thunderbirds’ evaluation reports, decorations and the retention recom- The enhanced program emphasizes languages needed performance concludes at approximately 12:45 p.m. mendation form. to support the Global War on Terror. America is at War... ...and a tradition continues. Blue Star Service Banners are Back Men and women in military uni- Every neighborhood has some- forms are on the front lines of one serving in the current war our war on terrorism. In wars on terrorism. As we steel our- past, a Blue Star Banner in the selves for a long and difficult window of a home showed a war, the sight of the Blue Star family’s pride in their loved one Banner in homes will remind us serving in the U.S. Armed of the personal sacrifices being Forces and reminded others made to preserve our way of that preserving America’s free- life. dom demands much. From the more than 4 million men and women of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion...and all your fellow Americans...we say, “Thank you.” Academy Spirit 14 May 19, 2006 Academy Spirit May 19, 2006 FEATURE 15 Canine continues a tradition By Butch Wehry Forces Squadron kennel master. Force Base, Texas, by the 341st Dog Academy Spirit staff MWD Ginger/Z027, also a German Training Squadron. Short Haired Pointer, came to the “If we would have gone through Military working dog George C. Academy shortly after 9/11 to launch normal channels to get a bomb dog, we Haus is now a member of the Academy the newly created K-9 section. could have been waiting more than two K-9 team. “Having Ginger gave the 10th SFS years,” said Mr. Jakubin. After the Academy’s first military K-9 section an instant identity,” said the The well-respected dog trainer, who working dog, Ginger, passed away in kennel master. “Whoever handled worked with hundreds of dogs during July, the members of the American Ginger at the football games used to his 20 years of military service, took Legion George C. Evans Post 103 complain because they couldn’t walk Haus’ training into his own hands. decided not to let the memory and func- five feet before another crowd of people “I felt it was important to train the tion of the canine legend disappear. would approach and ask to pet her. dog in the environment he would be “The American Legion had the The complaints weren’t for real though; working in,” he said. “When the 341st privilege of meeting Ginger during a the handlers really did like the interac- trains a dog, they use sanitized areas military working dog demonstration at tion with the public. Ginger wasn’t that have very few distracting our post,” said Senior Master Sgt. Pam only special to the kennel, she was odors...not to mention the weather and Courtesy Photo Military working dog George C. Haus Bone, Academy Athletic Department special for Academy,” he said. terrain differences we have here. As and an American Legion member. Haus now carries on Ginger’s soon as Haus passed his certification After being around Ginger, I had no “When she died, we thought it would memory, and the Academy’s reputation test, he was ‘road ready.’” real apprehensions toward using a ‘bird be appropriate to fill that void with of using a unique dog to do such chal- When a base receives a newly dog’ to search for explosives.” another dog as unique in spirit and lenging work. Like Ginger, Haus trained MWD from Lackland, it can The sergeant is optimistic. appearance as Ginger was.” attracts attention wherever he goes. take months of additional training to “I knew Haus would have big shoes They donated a German short “I think I’ve already handed out prepare the dog to work with a new to fill, but even if he only ended up haired pointer puppy named Haus to around 1,500 verbal IOU’s for Haus’ handler in a new environment. As Haus’ being half the dog that Ginger was, he the Academy in September 2005. He trading cards. It’s going to be a very handler, Sergeant Smith had the unique would still be a great dog, and a valu- was re-named “George C. Haus” in busy summer,” said Staff Sgt. Todge opportunity of being part of all of Haus’ able asset to the mission of the 10th honor of the WWI veteran and long- Smith, Haus’ handler. training. By training the dog on-site in SFS,” said Sergeant Smith. time member of the American Legion They purchase and train more than its working environment and using the The gesture that could save lives Post, George C. Evans. 200 dogs each year, but still cannot same handler throughout the process, struck a chord in the trainer. The German Short Haired Pointer meet the incredible demand for these the training was much more efficient. “Thank you isn’t enough to say is the only one in use by the Armed highly trained bomb and drug detectors. “In time, Haus will be the best what the American Legion did for the Services. “Having a Short Haired Haus has another distinction in the bomb dog in these kennels,” said Mr. DoD MWD program,” said Mr. Pointer, or any other sporting breed dog, military’s working dog program; he is Jakubin. “His breed and genetics are Jakubin. “This is a very special group is not a common occurrence in the mili- also the only dog to have received all of predisposed for this type of work. He of people who love their country and tary, so people are naturally inquisitive,” his training at the Academy. 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Academy Superintendent, presented appointment One hundred seventy seven cadet candidates grad- General Stovall, a 1963 Prep School graduate and certificates to 174 of the Prep School cadet candi- uated from the Academy Preparatory School in a cere- 1967 Academy graduate, was selected by the class of dates. mony Tuesday morning in Arnold Hall. Nearly every 2005 as their exemplar. “I’m looking forward to the Academy after my six graduate earned the right to join the Academy’s class of “Class of 2006, I’m very honored to be your exem- weeks off,” said Cadet Candidate Joseph Malczewski. 2010 this summer. plar,” said General Stovall. “Sitting out in this class are “Attending the Academy has been a dream of mine for Prior to commencement, the cadet candidates went several general officers, but I can’t tell you who you awhile. It’s been hard being away from my family and through an intense end-of-year training exercise May are yet. girlfriend, and being told what to do after already 10-12. The three-day course offers a variety of challenges “You don’t get picked to be a general at the Prep having lived on my own. The Prep School has prepared including an obstacle course, trail runs, river-cross- School. We don’t all start out smart generals. Being a me academically and militarily, and I’ve been able to ings and low crawling, all aimed at testing the team- general officer doesn’t make you smart. What I learned work on my leadership skills.” work, physical and mental ability of the cadet candidates. at the Prep School was to look up to officers, and To qualify for an appointment to the Academy, Prep The purpose of the exercise is to get the cadet candi- realize I had a contribution to make. I learned early on School cadets had to graduate from a three-week basic dates back into a “basic training” mentality after 10 that you send the expert for good news and yourself training course. Then, during the nine-month academic months of concentrating mainly on academics. for the bad news. One of the most powerful tools you’ll year, cadet candidates had to maintain a 2.42 grade point Col. Harvey Johnson, Preparatory School need as a leader is to be able to admit when you’re average in college level courses including algebra, commander, gave the welcoming address. wrong. You have to have the confidence to make deci- trigonometry, calculus, chemistry, literature and writing. “This is not only my second graduating class, but sions even though you might be wrong.” Preps also have to demonstrate they have internalized sadly my last,” said Colonel Johnson. After General Stovall’s speech, five cadet candi- the honor code, and must pass a physical aptitude “They arrived July 1, 2005, not sure of what dates were honored for their outstanding perform- evaluation. they’d gotten themselves into. They survived an ances. Cadet Candidates Brian Scheller for academics; Approximately 240 cadet candidates enter the prep intense military and academic curriculum, and did it Daniel Hill for athletics; Joseph Malczewski for mili- school each summer. Between 75 and 80 percent of all honorably. They are the nucleus of honor and char- tary training; Caitlin Lynch for character and Stephan entering students earn an appointment to the Academy. Photo by Jamie Romero Col. Johnson (right) hands out graduation certificates to the cadet candidates, General Stovall (left) then saluted each graduate. Academy Preparatory School Graduating Class of 2006 Military Samory Abdul-Raheem Thien Duong Alexander Karabin Natalie Romano Felix Abeyta Solange Eddy William Katz Tyler Russon Joshua Adams Nora El Oueslati Bryan Kendricks Michael Ruvolo Christopher Allen Saj U El-Amin Kevin Kim Nicholas Sahagun training Katherine Anderson Nicole Elliott Lee Klein Wayne Salls Charles Arden Jared Ensign Kyle Knight Brian Scheller Cofie Asare Albert Espinoza Walter Lange Ryan Schleiden Stephan Azab Quinn Evans Jill Larson Ryne Seeto Kristen Barra Jaffet Ferrer-Torres Ryan Lawhorn Samuel Sendgraff marks end Adam Bartczak Brett Fields Ian Lee Victor Shealy Katie Batchelder Angelica Figueroa Jenna Lindquist Spencer Shibler Christopher Bean Christopher Flynn Joshua Lopez Benjamin Shoptaugh Christopher Berens Jesse Franklin Maxine Lucas Patrick Solheid of year Thomas Bernard Matthew Fryer Caitlin Lynch Brenda Song Brian Bertka Jason Fung Christopher MacTaggart Shea Speer Karl Bohn Jason Gallimore Joseph Malczewski Joshua St Onge Jocelyn Booker Addison Gentry Nicole Mancos Jesse Staha Christopher Bordenave Arthur Gibbons Michael Masiello Brent Stevens Chameka Boswell Ryan Gonzales Andrew McCarthy Christie Taylor Joshua Bouquio Tyler Gross Michael McLain Zachary Taylor Lauren Bradshaw Sue Guinane Brian McLoughlin Ryan Ten Eyck Nathaniel Brazzel Gabriel Guzman Kimberly Mennecke Anthony Tipton Clinton Brdlik Shea Hall Avery Merriex Dominick Totino Lindsey Briggs Michael Hampton Christopher Miller Morgan Trevarthen Brenton Byrd Mathew Haxton Anthony Mitchell Gavin Unverfehrt Photos by Eddie Kovsky Christopher Campbell William Hay Randall Mitchner Joseph Valdez (Above) Cadet Candidate Aaron Hines climbs up and Austin Cardenas Darrin Hayes Myles Morales Kevin Van Hook over a station on the obstacle course in Jacks Valley. Itzam Castillo Anthony Hemphill Osama Mostafa Indya Vernon The climb was part of a three day training exercise at Michael Chapman Joseph Henn Ashley Myers Nicholas Villasana the Preparatory School—the final event before grad- Nicholas Charles Eric Herbort Alexander Neal Misael Villatoro uation. Kevin Chavez Chamberlin Herndon Stephen Newton Bryce Waller Anthony Christian Ryan Hess Caroline Ojerio Danielle Ward Carsen Chun Daniel Hill India Overbey Amanda Warren Alexander Chung Aaron Hines Adam Page Christian Weaver James Ciccone Michael Hodges Brandon Paquette Katie Weber Karras Clark Brittany Hopkins Lia Pena Daryl Wells Joel Corapi Calvin Hunter Megan Peterson Adam Wickley Joseph Crisostomo Christopher Hunter Jordan Pierson Brian Willhite Quinton Croff Alexander Ishiba Thomas Posey Nathan Wills Harry Dale Juliana Jacobellis Aaron Price Caleb Winter Daniel Davidson Jared Jaime Sean Quintana Michael Zeleski John Davis Evan Jiblits Gordon Randall Nicholas Zorn (Left) Cadet Candidate Bryan Kendricks helps his Eric DeGruchy Adam Johnson Kamaljit Randhawa teammates from Bravo Squadron pull their stretcher Belle Dirks William Jones Andrew Riddle over the bank after competing the river crossing. Ajay Dua Richard Kabanuck Kyle Rogers Academy Spirit 18 SPORTS May 19, 2006 Arena Falcons’ nest breaks new ground Karmondy makes State-of-the-art turf rid of once it spreads its seeds. sweeping and sanitizing,” Facility grade “From a football perspective it was a Operations Manager Mike Wehrmann said. Falcon men’s swimming ready for kickoff safety issue,” Saks said. “It doesn’t have the “We also have to apply antistatic treat- team captain, senior Matt same grip like the other turf. One foot would ments the first few years to keep the rubber Karmondy, earned one of 58 By Wayne Amann plant on paonna while the other wouldn’t. infill material from clinging to the tops of NCAA postgraduate schol- Academy Spirit Editor The next thing you know the feet are going the grass blades.” arships for student-athletes in different directions.” Because the new Fieldfturf retains more who participated in winter Falcon Stadium has been a fixture on Footing is one of the major advantages heat than natural grass, six imbedded jet sports. Karmondy will grad- the Rampart Range landscape since Sept. of the newly installed Fieldturf. According sprayers were included as part of the instal- uate with a 3.83 GPA and a 22, 1962, when a then-overflow crowd of to its Web site, it’s designed to let cleats pene- lation. Once the surface reaches a certain degree in aeronautical engi- 41,350 saw the Air Force football team trate the fiber surface, twist and release. This temperature, the jets, similar to the ones at neering. throttle neighboring Colorado State, 24-0. allows athletes to dig and cut, but provides a golf course, are raised to spray across the Two hundred twenty football games minimal motion-related injury exposure. turf to cool it down. GWLL honors trio and 43 cadet graduations later, the “bowl in An independent laboratory study proved Falcon fans and graduation audiences The Great Western the hill” still stands girder to girder with the Fieldturf stadiums have fewer and less severe will be greeted by a more colorful look to Lacrosse League named Cadet Chapel a defining Academy land- injuries than Astroturf or natural grass fields. the field. Gone is the Falcon logo and words Falcon senior goalkeeper mark. It took approximately 26 rolls of the ‘Air Force Falcons’at midfield. The new turf Justin Pavoni to the All- But, with longevity comes change. The synthetic Fieldturf that were 220 feet long is accented by the distinctive, staggered GWLL first team for the latest in a succession of renovations to the by 15 feet wide to cover the playing field block AF logo at midfield. The Academy is second straight season. Junior stadium through the years is a new rug. and 30 feet beyond each sideline in Falcon marketing the AF logo nationally. attack man Will Meister and A state-of-the-art surface, Fieldturf, Stadium. The new turf covers 84,480 square The end zones are now bright blue with freshman midfielder Griffin was recently installed at a cost of $750,000. feet, with an additional 26,520 square feet one sporting ‘AIR FORCE’ and the other Nevitt were selected to the It replaced the previous mix of Kentucky of native grass surrounding it. ‘FALCONS’in bold, block white lettering. second team. Blue and rye grasses that were planted in There are approximately 380 tons of The official purple, grey/silver and 1996. rubber and sand infill between the synthetic black Mountain West Conference logo is Falcons honor own It was time for a change. fibers. The surface is capable of draining up displayed above the 20 and 30 yard line Falcon goalkeeper Justin “About two years ago we noticed the to 12 feet of water per hour, thanks to the markers facing each sideline. Pavoni captured the team’s quality of the natural turf was deteriorating,” existing 1.5 miles of underground drainage Half the surfaces the Falcon football most valuable player award Air Force Senior Associate Athletic Director pipe and 27 miles of heating cables. team plays on in the MWC, plus Army and at the annual lacrosse banquet Mike Saks said. “You could see the splotches Snow can be plowed away with slightly Navy, sport the cushiony, soft Fieldturf. May 10. Among other winners in the turf, which was going on the eighth modified plow blades. “It’s a trend that’s continuing,” Saks were: MVP offense Will year of a 10-year life cycle.” The new turf will take considerably said. “With our weather we thought, why Meister; MVP Defense Daniel The splotches were the result of paonna less maintenance time than a natural grass not? We felt it was in our best interest to Breidling and Rookie of the grass, a short root variety, that was blowing field. do it. It should be a big advantage for us. Year Griffin Nevitt. into the stadium from the Academy golf “Basically, it needs grooming once Hopefully, it’ll translate into more wins.” course. Paonna is virtually impossible to get every six to eight weeks, plus periodic ESPN tabs Meents Falcon sophomore utility player Josh Meents was named to the ESPN The Magazine District VII Academic All-District Base- ball first team. Meents, an operations research major with a 3.33 GPA, was selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Buck tops here Falcon Shannon Buck is the 2006 Farnsworth/ITA Senior Player of the Year for the Mountain Region pre- sented by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The award goes to the player who exhib- ited the most leadership, sportsmanship, performance and improvement during his career. Kat’s kudo Senior Kat Bushey is the recipient of the 2006 Cissie Photo by Wayne Amann Leary Sportsmanship Award for the Central Region. The award is given to the player who demonstrated inspiring commitment and dedication, which enhanced her team’s performance and exemplified the spirit of college tennis. Morgan’s strong year Photos by 1st Lt. John Ross Junior Kelly Morgan was Twenty six rolls of Fieldturf covered 84,480 square feet of Falcon Stadium during the renovation. The first major event to showcase the new surface will be the Academy Class of 2006 Graduation, May 31. Academy Spirit May 19, 2006 19 Hennings bound for college hall of fame Arena By Academy Athletic Media Relations is considered one of college football’s great that ever played the game. This award not defensive linemen of his era. A unanimous only speaks to his football ability, but to his named the Falcons Strength The most celebrated football player in first-team All-America selection in 1987, outstanding character and personal qualities and Conditioning Athlete of Air Force history, Chad Hennings, received he received the Outland Trophy as the and attitudes. It will be fun to see him the Year for women’s tennis. one of the highest honors a college football nation’s top interior lineman. inducted.” The award goes to the tennis player can earn Tuesday, as he was elected A two-time first-team all-conference He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys athlete who best demonstrates into the College Football Hall of Fame selection, he is a member of the Western in the 1988 NFL Draft. First, Hennings the commitment to the tennis Division I-A class. Athletic Conference all-time team and was fulfilled a four-year military commitment, strength and conditioning Hennings is one of 13 players and two named WAC defensive player of the decade serving during the first Gulf War. In 1992, program to improve perform- coaches to be selected to the Hall of Fame for the 1980s. Hennings led the nation with he rejoined the Cowboys and embarked on ance and reduce injury. from a ballot of 77 candidates and a pool 24 sacks in 1987 and played in numerous a nine-year NFL career that brought him of hundreds of eligible nominees. post-season all-star games including the three Super Bowl titles. Soccer schedule set Hennings, a 1988 Academy graduate, Japan Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. He “If anyone ever lived the core values of A season-opening home is a two-time first-team academic All- the Academy and the Air Force to the limit, game against service-academy American and earned academic All-WAC it’s Chad. The epitome of integrity, service rival Army Aug. 25, plus honors three times. Hennings also received and excellence, he fulfilled his commit- matches with NCAA tourna- the Stan Bates Award as the conference’s top ment to the Air Force as an A-10 pilot in ment teams Creighton and scholar-athlete in 1987. Desert Storm, was given the opportunity to New Mexico highlight the “It’s a great honor. I never went into fulfill his Academy commitment early, and 2006 Falcon men’s 19-game playing football for the individual acco- only then opted to give the NFL a try. The soccer schedule released May lades. It’s always been about team. To be rest is history, but Chad never forgot his roots 12. Air Force returns 15 letter recognized with this honor is a testament to here,” said Dr. Hans Mueh, Academy winners from the 2005 team the guys I played with at the Academy,” the Athletic Director and a member of the that finished 8-9-2. Iowa product said. academic faculty while Hennings was a Hennings joins former Air Force great cadet. “He continues to support us as a role Falcons at home Brock Strom, Academy class of 1959, as the model to our cadets and the Air Force and Baseball only other Falcon player in the Hall of Fame. he’s a strong supporter of the athletic UNLV, today, 2 p.m., Saturday, Former coach L.T. “Buck” Shaw, who program. I’m honored to know him and noon, Falcon Field coached the Academy from 1956-57, is the proud to call him a friend.” only former coach inducted. The 2006 College Football Hall of Fame “This is a great day for Falcon football. Division I-A Class will be inducted at the Scoreboard Chad has brought distinction to the Academy, 49th Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 5, at Falcon football and himself. Nobody ever the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. They Photo courtesy Academy Athletic Department deserved to be in the Hall of Fame more than will be officially enshrined at the hall in INTERCOLLEGIATE Chad Hennings Chad,” Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry South Bend, Ind., during ceremonies in the Baseball DT, Air Force, 1984-87 said. “This signifies him as one of the best summer of 2007. May 12-14 at Salt lake City, Utah Utah 12-13-10 Falcons 4-2-0 Former Falcons fuel AF soccer championship Track and Field May 11-13 at Provo, Utah By Staff Sgt. Ty Reyes the Air Force asserted itself and took the terri- MWC Track and Field Championships Air Force Services Agency torial advantage. At the 25 minute mark Falcon Men, 96 points, 4th former Falcon Elaine Tatarek, stationed at Brian Walsh, 1500-meter run, SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) — The Air Patrick AFB, Fla., scored the first goal. Ten 1st Joel Nolan, pole vault, 1st Force repeated as the armed forces’women’s minutes later Amy Zwiers, from Pope AFB, Nick Wilson, 10,000-meter run, soccer champions at the 2006 championship N.C., scored to give the Airmen a 2-0 cushion 1st tournament, hosted by Naval Station heading into halftime. Mayport, Fla., May 2 to 8. Navy’s second-half energy was diffused Falcon Women, 29 points, 8th Dana Pounds, javelin, 1st Five former Air Force Falcons were by three Air Force goals in a 20 minute Using a record shattering throw of 195’8”, instrumental in retaining the title. span. Emminger, Zwiers and Elizabeth senior Dana Pounds easily claimed her third The first game of the tournament saw Welliver, from Yokota Air Base, Japan, all straight javelin title. Her throw is the best in Army come out aggressively against the found the net as Air Force rolled 5-0. the NCAA this season, eclipsing the previous defending champs. In the first half, both national best of 186’10”, which she recorded Game three was the rematch with Army. April 8. It equals the best collegiate throw teams had scoring opportunities but didn’t. An Air Force win or tie would secure the ever by an American. For her effort, Pounds Ten minutes into the second half, Air Force gold. earned the MWC Outstanding Performer converted a free kick from 25 feet out. Army had a few legitimate scoring Award, a first for the Academy. Former Falcon Marci Freund, from chances but former Falcon Jennifer Wolf, U.S. Air Force photos Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Texas, from Corpus Christi NAS, was unbeatable Former Air Force Falcon Jennifer Wolf INTRAMURAL passed to fellow Academy alum Wendy in net. Air Force also had its share of quality eyes a shot during the 2006 armed Golf Emminger, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., shots on goal, but to no avail. The game forces women’s soccer championship Through May 10 who shot above the Army goalkeeper and ended 0-0. May 2-8 at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Division 1 Points Maintenance #1 2 just under the crossbar for a 1-0 bluesuiter Air Force wrapped up the tourney The Air Force won the tournament, and Wolf, stationed at Corpus Christi Naval 34 TRW 2 lead. against the Navy. A driving rain storm damp- Comm #1 2 Air Station, Texas, was selected for the Air Force coaches, Jeremy Selph, of DFM 1 ened the playing field but could not cool off all-tournament team. the Academy’s Directorate Athletics and the hot Air Force offense. MDG #1 1 Six Airmen were selected to the all- DFC 0 Michiel Perrault, Dover AFB, Del., said the Amber Reynolds of Ramstein Air Base, MDG #4 0 team executed the play just like they prac- Germany, opened the scoring with a header tournament team: Wolf, Miller, Burnside, DFEG 0 ticed it – “perfectly.” off a corner kick. Then seconds before half- Welliver, Emminger and Tatarek. 306 FTG 0 Army pressured, but could not finish due time, Stockett spotted the Navy keeper out The all-tournament team will compete as the U.S. Armed Forces women’s soccer Division 2 Points to the combined air-tight defensive play of of position and hit a deep shot, from about Maintenance #2 2 Nicole Burnside and Christine Miller, both 40 yards out, putting Air Force up 2-0. team at the Conseil International du Sport DFMI 2 from Hurlburt Field, Fla., and Lucero In the second half, Navy’s overly aggres- Militaire international military soccer MDG #3 2 Stockett, of Travis AFB. Air Force prevailed sive play cost them a player to ejection. Air championship in Zoutkamp, the DFMS 2 1-0. Force took advantage of the manpower situ- Netherlands. LGR 0 Joining them on the armed forces team MDG #2 0 In game two, Navy tried to rebound ation with two goals in the final minutes. 98 FTS 0 after absorbing a 9-0 loss to Army the day Goals by Zwiers and Welliver capped the will be Reynolds, Freund, former Falcon Comm #2 0 before. 4-0 win and improved their tourney-best Leigh-Anne Fitzgerald, from Lackland DFBL 0 After a lethargic opening 15 minutes, record to 3-0-1. AFB, Texas, and Coach Selph. Academy Spirit 20 May 19, 2006 -RLQ XVIRUWKH IHVWLYDO +VOF t 1JLFT1FBL$FOUFS(SPVOET $PSOFSPG$PMPSBEP$BTDBEF %PXOUPXO$PMPSBEP4QSJOHT 'SJEBZ1. 4BUVSEBZ4VOEBZ".1. 0WFS"SUJTUTXJUIUIF UISFF#FTU"SUJTUTDIPTFOCZB +VSZUPSFDFJWF.POFUBSZ"XBSET 'SFF-JWF.VTJDBOE&OUFSUBJONFOU )BOETo0O"SU"DUJWJUJFTGPS,JET (SFBU'PPE'VO'PPE ,JDLPõ)BQQZ)PVSXJUI 3FHHBF.VTJD 'SJEBZ1. 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To register, call 333-2116 or visit Vacation Bible School airforcesports.com Bible school starts June 5 at the community center chapel for children Famcamp cleanup Bowl for Kids Utah outdoor trip Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pikes ages 4 years to those finishing the 5th The Special Military Active/Retired The Outdoor Adventure Program is Peak region has their annual Bowl for Kids grade. The children enjoy Scripture with Travel Club will be at the Academy taking reservations for a biking and fundraiser Saturday at the Peak Bowling crafts, games, Bible stories, snacks and Famcamp until Sunday for their annual hiking trip to Moab, Utah, June 5-10. The Center, 2861 N. Prospect. Teams are needed music. For information or to register cleanup. Anyone interested in discussing trip includes transporation, guides, six to compete. Food, games and prizes are call the community center chapel at travel opportunities is welcome to nights lodging, and entry to several available. Contact Lt Col. Frank Williams 333-3300. join them for a potluck dinner. For national parks. Cost is $299 on or before at 282-4333 for more info. May 22. Call 333-2940 to sign up. more information, call Paul Light at Fairchild construction 487-9754. Click-it or Ticket Area Defense Counsel Extensive renovation on Fairchild Hall has begun. The road and sidewalks Asian Pacific Heritage The National Click-it or Ticket The Area Defense Counsel is an Campaign runs through June 3. The fines independent legal team for Academy between the Terrazzo wall and Fairchild Luncheon Hall at the ground level will be closed to this year range from $18.60 for adults to service members. Anyone concerned A buffet lunch observing Asian non-construction traffic. Work is expected $58.80 when a child is not buckled in. about legal actions or allegations can Pacific Heritage Month is Thursday at to continue through September 2007. Colorado Springs police issued 10,000 contact the ADC office at 333-2481. 11 a.m. in the Academy’s Milazzo Club. traffic tickets for seatbelt violations last year. The office is located in building 2413, TV distribution services Retired Lt. Col. Paul Maruyama will The police departments throughout the behind the cadet clinic. be the guest speaker. Tickets are $6. To Effective immediately, direct state be out in full force to enforce seat- RSVP, call Master Sgt. Anna Parker at requests for VBrick and FalconTV distri- belt usage. School and sports physicals 333-6856. bution services and DVD/VHS tape The family practice clinic is taking NorthCom briefing appointments now for pediatric physi- duplication services to presentations Elk hunting (A/V Help Desk, room 2J7, co-located The Pikes Peak chapter of the Military cals. Appointments are available Tuesday The Academy is offering guided at the 10CS Help Desk). Officers Association of America hosts a and Thursday afternoons and some cow elk hunting during the 2006-07 Continue to direct video produc- special presentation by Maj. Gen. Paul Saturdays starting in June. Call 457- hunting season. Hunters must apply at tion and documentation requests to TV Sullivan, Chief of Staff for NORAD and 2273 to schedule. the Academy’s Outdoor Recreation Production, room 2L11. For questions, NorthCom, June 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Remember: Center, bldg. 5136, during May. There’s contact James Patterson, presentations, Peterson Officers’Club. General Sullivan -Children under 18 must be with a a nonrefundable $6 application fee. 333-7130, or Jon Zanone, TV produc- will talk about the military mission of parent Chosen applicants, selected by a tion, 333-3140. these two organizations. Active-duty and -Bring shot record and physical form drawing, will be contacted by the natural retired officers are invited to attend. No to appointment Commissary lot sales resources office to schedule their hunt. reservations are required. For more info, -If PCSing, wait until arrival to new Hunters must receive a mandatory safety The Academy Commissary holds contact Karin Manning at 574-1986. base — school may not honor out of state briefing, pay a $25 access fee and case lot sales this month. The sales offer purchase a state “additional” cow elk shoppers an opportunity to buy bulk Fun run/walk license. For more information, quantities of products at savings of up to The Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run/Walk call Academy Natural Resources, 50 percent. for fun is Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Antelope 333-3308. Rails Elementary School. The course runs CADET CHAPEL through the Gleneagle neighborhood, Range off-limits between Northgate and Baptist roads. CADET CHAPEL Services for May 28th and 29th The Academy Firing Range in Jacks Registration is $23, and all proceeds go to Catholic Masses: Baccalaureate Services May 28 Valley is an off-limits area at all times local Boy Scout Troop 194. For more infor- Sunday, 10 a.m. unless people are attending training with mation, or to register, call Mark Rudolph Mon., Tues., Thurs., 6:15 a.m.; Wed., 7 Catholic Mass in Catholic Chapel the 10th Security Forces Squadron p.m. at 492-3974 Combat Arms, or on official business. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Squadrons 25-36, 8-9 a.m. Wed., 6 p.m. Squadrons 13-24, 10-11 a.m. The combat arms section is responsible Chorale auditions Squadrons 1-12, noon to 1 p.m. for weapons qualification for all mili- The Colorado Springs Chorale is Protestant Services: tary units in the region, and several local holding auditions by appointment Tuesday Sunday, 9 a.m. (Traditional) Protestant Service in Protestant and federal agencies. They employ a at 6:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Chapel Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) wide variety of weapons and fire every 16 E. Platte Ave. Call the chorale office at Squadrons 19-36, 9-10:15 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. (Liturgical-Multi-pur- day around the clock. Due to safety Squadrons 1-18, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 634-3737 to reserve a space. pose Room) concerns, this area is posted “For Official Sunday, Noon (Inspirational) Jewish Service in Jewish Chapel Use Only,” and security forces will detain YMCA military activities Orthodox Squadrons 1-36, 11 a.m. to noon anyone discovered in this area. There are The Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Sunday, 9:30 a.m posted warning signs at the entrance to Jet Wing Drive, hosts a Parents Day Out Muslim Convocation May 29 in the range and impact area. If you need June 3 and 17. Cost is $6 for E-8 and Jewish Shabbat Services Oasis Lounge, Sijan Tower access to the area or more information, below and $8 for all others. Children’s Friday, 7 p.m. Squadrons 1-36, 5 p.m. call Tech. Sgt. Paul Smith, 333-4440, entertainment is provided. Call 622-9622 or the law enforcement desk, 333-2000. to register. Buddhist Wednesday, 6:30 p.m Muslim e Friday, Noon (lower level) in The Action Line, 333-3900, is a forum to resolve n L COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL ctio s! unanswered complaints. Call, write or send an e-mail to Catholic Masses: e A sue [email protected]. Items may also be faxed to 333-4094, Saturday, 5 p.m. ll th e is or mailed to: Sunday, 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Ca lv Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE Religious Formation - 9:30-10:45 a.m. so 0 o re -390 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 312 Protestant Services: t 33 USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. (Gospel Service, 3 Provide your name and telephone number. Requests for Base Auditorium) anonymity will be respected. 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THE HEIGHTS From the upper $100s 25 83 Pre-construction pricing! Woodmen Road & Meridian AT SPRINGS RANCH Model for sale! 11 Interquest I-25 & Highway 105 719-495-4033 From the low $200s Close-out! Powers & Fountain Mesa Road AIR FORCE ACADEMY 719-487-8359 Sales Center at Falcon Ridge 719-382-6142 DESIGN CENTER at Springs Ranch 719-491-3533 9. HERITAGE 4 From the mid $100s Close-out! Woodmen Rd. Sales Center at Cheyenne Ridge Marksheffel R 719-382-6142 12 Barnes 5 Discover our easyLiving communities. 6 13 d Po Aca DOWNTOWN . Now you can enjoy the low-maintenance convenience of a townhome, COLORADO SPRINGS w 14 d ers ** emy with the freedom of your own detached single-family home. 7 10. VILLAGE CENTER- 12. STETSON RIDGE 13. FALCON RIDGE 14. FALCON TERRACE 25 24 HIGHLANDS HIGHLANDS AT SPRINGS RANCH AT SPRINGS RANCH From the low $200s From the upper $100s Now open! From the upper $100s From the upper $100s Now open! 15 New models open! Marksheffel & New models open! North Carefree & Peterson Road FORT Colorado Springs I-25 & Highway 105 Stetson Hills Boulevard Barnes & Marksheffel 719-491-7914 CARSON Airport 719-487-8359 719-570-7247 719-637-3784 15. SIERRA SPRINGS 25 11. WILDWOOD AT NORTHGATE 9 From the $160s Now open! 8 From the upper $100s Academy & Astrozon Map not drawn to scale. Interquest & Voyager Parkway 719-638-1574 719-488-4507 SALES CENTER HOURS: Monday, 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit our website for a complete listing of communities and floorplans. 888-402-HOME RichmondAmerican.com *Offer valid only for new buyers on new contracts signed between May 13, 2006 and May 31, 2006 when financing is provided by HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation and insurance is provided by American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. Offer valid in the greater Colorado Springs area only. Offer must be mentioned at time of contract and is not valid on lot or community transfers or on plan changes or in conjunction with any other offer. Example is based on a 30 year VA fixed rate loan with a note rate of 6.500%. Sales price of $225,000 with a $1.00 down payment for a loan amount of $224,999 which results in a monthly P&I payment of $1,452.73. APR=6.7057%. Richmond American will pay all eligible veteran buyer closing costs and prepaids, except for $1.00 on a VA loan. Offer is available to owner occupants only and subject to market availability. Offer is subject to change according to loan type, loan amount, and loan program. Actual rate will be based on the rate at time of interest rate lock. Richmond American Homes reserves the right to change or withdraw this offer at any time without notice. Prices, specifications and availability are subject to change at any time without notice. © 2006 Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc. **easyLiving communities include full-yard landscaping. Landscaping and limited snow removal will be maintained by the community’s Home Owner’s Association. Monthly HOA dues will vary by community. The exterior of the home is not HOA-maintained and is the home owner’s responsibility.