VOL. 46 NO.14 APRIL 14, 2006 SFS troop vies for AF elite By Academy Spirit staff
Airman 1st Class Faris L. Flournoy is on a professional roll. On March 15, the 10th Security Forces Squadron member was A!C Flournoy named the Academy’s Airman of the Year at the 46th annual Academy Awards Banquet. He and 15 other top performers were cited on everything from job knowledge to community involvement. Airman Flournoy’s momentum carried through to March 6 when it was announced he was nominated for the 2006 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.
Academy NCO named top grad By Academy Spirit staff
An Academy trainer topped 132 non-commissioned officers who grad- uated from the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Photo by Eddie Kovsky Academy, April 6, at Peterson Air Force Go ahead, make my day ... Base. Capt. Joel Sloan, civil engineering instructor, holds guard at the base perimeter during combat skills training Tech. Sgt. Randall Kwiatkowski, April 6. The 10th Security Forces Squadron conducted the training for 31 Airmen who are about to deploy from of the 34th Training Group, was named the Academy. The two-day course, which is a pre-deployment requirement, familiarizes Airmen with the skills winner of the John L. Levitow Award, they will need to conduct themselves in a hostile environment. the NCO Academy’s most prestigious honor, during ceremonies held for class 06-3 at the Peterson AFB Officer’s Club. Sergeant Kwiatkowski was the #1 Lost Academy satellite recovered Distinguished Graduate. Sergeant Kwiatkowski, an By John Van Winkle currently unknown origin caused a fire But, FalconSAT-2 did not wind up Academy Military Trainer with Cadet Academy Public Affairs around the top of the main engine that cut on the coral reef or in the Pacific Ocean. Squadron 8, was joined by five fellow into the first state of the helium pneumatic It was blown free from the launch vehicle Academy NCOs who received gradu- An Air Force Academy satellite, orig- system,” said Mr. Elon Musk, Chief on impact and later discovered in a storage ation certificates for successfully inally thought lost, has been recovered. Executive Officer of SpaceX. shed on Omelek. FalconSAT-2 crashed completing the curriculum. The cadet-built FalconSAT-2 was “On high-resolution imagery, the fire through the roof of the shed, coming to They are: launched from the seven-acre Omelek is clearly visible within seconds after rest just a few feet from the shipping Tech. Sgt. Kevin Copeland Island, part of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic liftoff. Once the pneumatic pressure container used to deliver it from Colorado 10th Security Forces Squadron Missile Test Site on Kwajalien Atoll, in decayed below a critical value, the spring to the launch site. Tech. Sgt.Andrew McBrearty the Marshall Islands. The small satellite return safety function of the pre-valves The satellite’s solar arrays and batteries 10th Medical Group was part of the payload for the maiden forced them closed, shutting down the were destroyed. Its antennas are gone Tech. Sgt. Micki Ortiz flight of the SpaceX Falcon I rocket. main engine at T-plus-29 seconds,” said and the scientific instruments were also 34th Training Squadron The commercially-built rocket lifted Mr. Musk, citing his company’s prelimi- shattered. Tech. Sgt. David Trantham off on March 24 with the Academy satel- nary analysis. “The structure survived terminal 306th Flying Training Group lite on board, but the rocket developed With the main engine shut down, the velocity, which says a lot about the cadets’ Tech. Sgt. Shawn Wright problems shortly after liftoff. rocket impacted a shallow reef on the design, analysis and construction skills,” 34th Training Group, Cadet Squadron 17 “At T-plus-25 seconds, a fuel leak of ocean side of Omelek Island. See SATELLITE, Page 4
I News Feature Sports N Cadets sharpen 52FW TACPs: Three Academy boxers S I drill team skills in supporting troops claim national titles D Germany anytime, anywhere E Page 7 Page 12-13 Page 16 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY April 14, 2006 Death of Army coach sheds light on life
By Wayne Amann ness and honesty in glowing terms. She was char- Academy Spirit Editor acterized by them as not only a coach, but a big sister and best friend. No one hates war more than the warriors who Her one season of returning Army’s mediocre have to fight. Even in the profession of arms, women’s basketball program back to prominence where lives are on the line daily, death is never will be her legacy. easy to accept. For me, Dixon’s passing was a reality check. That’s what makes the sudden passing of She made me re-focus on what’s really important – Maggie Dixon, April 6, so difficult to comprehend. life itself. Nothing else matters if you’re not Dixon wasn’t a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or around to enjoy it. Marine. She didn’t take an oath to defend our Dixon did not have a military background, country against all enemies, foreign and domestic. however, she appreciated what the military offered She didn’t wear a uniform -- but she was a leader those in uniform. of those who do. “She would tell us ‘use what you’ve learned Dixon was the women’s basketball head coach here at the academy and apply it to basketball,’” at the United States Military Academy. She arrived guard Cara Enright said. at Army just 11 days before this season began. Regardless of service affiliation, the short- Within six months, the 28-year-old former DePaul lived Dixon era at Army can be an inspiration to us assistant guided the Black Knights to a Patriot all. Think about it. Less than two weeks from her League title and their first ever appearance in the team tipping off its Division I collegiate season NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. opener, she’s introduced as the new head coach. Despite their 102-54 first round loss to peren- She embraced the challenge and led the Black nial Southeastern Conference powerhouse Knights to nine wins in their last 11 games to Tennessee, Army’s stock was on the rise when capture a league title. Talk about excellence in all tragedy struck. you do! That’s the kind of feel-good service An autopsy found Dixon had an enlarged heart academy story military members of all branches and a heart valve problem, which likely caused an can salute. irregular heart beat. Her heart eventually stopped. Dixon taught her team how to play winning U.S. .Army Photo by Eric Bartelt I read about Dixon’s passing two days later and basketball, how to function as a unit, placing the Army basketball coach Maggie Dixon cuts down felt a strange sense of loss. I thought about the good of the team above individual accomplish- the net after her Black Knights beat Holy Cross, 69-68, March 8, to win the Patriot League title and Army fans reveling in their team’s success, just as ments. an automatic bid to the Division I NCAA Women’s the Air Force bandwagon got bigger following its Dixon once told her team, “Adversity, ladies. Basketball Tournament. men’s NCAA tournament appearance with first- How are you going to react?” year head coach Jeff Bzdelik at the helm. Time will tell how the team responds. tant, but what you do with the time you have. Unlike the euphoria surrounding the Falcons West Point rallied around the success of Dixon made the most of her 28 years, especially magical run, talk of how Dixon’s team would build Dixon’s team. It put Army back on the college the last few months. The women she led to college on its success was replaced by eulogies and memo- basketball map. It was a prime example of how the basketball’s post-season promised land became ries. human spirit is alive and well on the banks of the better players, and I suspect better soldiers, as a All I know about Dixon is what I heard and Hudson River in upstate New York. result of their association with her. read. It was enough to make me believe she They (whoever they are) say the good die I applaud Maggie Dixon for giving Army what embodied the core values we in the bluesuiter young. They must have had Dixon in mind. Jeff Bzdelik gave Air Force. I’m just sorry she community live by. Her players spoke of her open- I guess it’s not how long you live that’s impor- didn’t live longer to enjoy it.
Lightning Warnings • All personnel cease outdoor activities and seek shelter immediately • Terrazzo cleared and alternate routes used • “Ho Chi Min Trail” is designated alternate route • Mitchell Hall’s northeast doors across the southern bridge into Fairchild Hall, and the northwest doors to the annex stairwell, or Stairwell One of Sijan Hall only two authorized routes on Terrazzo
The Cadet Sight Picture (Cadet Wing Manual 36-3501) provides an insight into the day-to-day requirements for cadets.
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By Butch Wehry not only know what is the right thing to Academy Spirit staff do in a difficult situation, but who will actually make the right choices.” The Academy will commemorate In relationship to the war the U.S. is Holocaust Remembrance Day in the fighting today in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Arnold Hall Ballroom, April 25 from 3- Holocaust provides many ethical lessons 4:30 p.m. for future leaders. Mr. Theodore Weiss, a Holocaust The atrocities associated with the survivor, will speak at 3 p.m., and an mass graves filled with Saddam Hussein’s exhibit designed by 10 cadets taking a political opponents discovered after U.S. Courtesy Photo Holocaust class will be on display. The forces invaded Iraq, as well as the reported Planning for the Academy’s commemoration of the Holocaust (left to right) exhibit will then be moved to Fairchild prison abuses at Abu Ghraib and other U.S. is Cadet 1st Class Susan Bogrette, Cadet 2nd Class Pall Green, Capt. Ken Hall’s Permanent Professor’s Gallery April controlled prison facilities remind Underwood, Cadet 1st Class Stephen Keefer, Mr. Erick Phillips, 10th 27 – May 15. Americans that atrocities can occur on Communications Squadron, Cadet 2nd Class Nathan Rieber, Mr. Mark Watkins, 10th CS, Cadets 1st Class Chris Allen, William MacVittie Shelly “Holocaust” is a word of Greek origin both sides of the battle lines. Murray, and Benjamin Chapman. meaning “sacrifice by fire.” “Most cadets will never face the kind It isn’t only a sad reflection of of ethical decisions faced during the Darfur region, 2004-2006. early 1945. In February 1945, Mr. Weiss humanity’s past; the lessons are chillingly Holocaust, however if they must make “This type of atrocity will always be was again transferred to the with us today, says Academy Assistant an ethical decision of this nature at any a threat,” the captain said. “It is impor- Sachsenhausen and Dachau death camps, History Professor Capt. Kenneth time in their career, they must be prepared tant for our future military and govern- and finally to Gunskirchen. Gunskirchen Underwood. through education, and prepared to act,” ment leaders to learn the lessons from the was liberated in April 1945 by the 71st “The exhibit will showcase the impor- he said. Holocaust and other genocides to be able Infantry Division, tance of learning about this tragic event Six million Jews dead in the holocaust to identify this threat and understand the The guest speaker founded the and acting to prevent genocide today and is an event that must be remembered, not importance of quick, decisive action to put Holocaust Education Foundation in 1980 in the future,” said Captain Underwood. because it is a key historic event but an end to genocidal actions.” to assist with the training of future college “I wanted the cadets to do more than because such crimes continue to be The remembrance observation is for level instructors in Holocaust Studies. simply read about an event from the past, attempted in the modern era, Captain reflection on the past, as well as for The Holocaust Educational I wanted them to get involved and realize Underwood said. renewed commitment to ensure that these Foundation is a private, non-profit organ- that they can create something and make There are many cases in history where crimes never happen again. ization established by survivors, their a difference.” people have been exterminated for many Mr. Weiss was born in 1930 in the children, and their friends in order to The eight-year Air Force veteran from different reasons, and he cites instances northeastern border region of modern preserve and promote awareness of the Las Vegas, has discussed the dangers of since the Nazi genocide: from 1975-1979, Hungary and Romania. In 1944, he and reality of the Holocaust. complacency when leaders let atrocities 1.6 million people were killed by the his family were deported and he was Several participants from the continue without taking a moral stand. Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. interned in the Auschwitz death camp as Colorado Springs community will be “Any time nations are at war, the More than 900,000 people were killed a slave laborer during September and participating in the event. Rabbi Anat possibility of human atrocity is always in Rwanda in 1994; 200,000 people were October 1944. Moskowitz, Temple Shalom; Rabbi Irvin present,” said the history instructor. “One killed in Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1991-1995; He was sent to the Gleiwitz labor Ehrlich, Temple Beit Torah, Mr. Herman of the Academy’s main objectives is to 200,000 people were killed and more than camp, two miles away from the main Susser and Mr. Glenn Polatty. prepare future leaders of character who will two million forced to flee the Sudan’s Auschwitz camp, where he remained until This event is open to the public. Academy Spirit 4 April 14, 2006 Satellite From page 1 Atlas V launch vehicle as a secondary payload in October. Lt. Col. Tim Lawrence, director of the Work is also underway on the Academy’s Space Systems Research Academy’s next satellite. Conceptual Center. design of FalconSAT-4 began in January The flight model of FalconSAT-2 will 2005 with a symposium at which 25 likely become a future display item, with different possible payloads were a location to be determined at a later date. presented. Conceptual design will end in “Although the cadets are disappointed May and construction of the FalconSAT- in the failure, they realize that life goes 4 engineering model begins with the fall on,” said Colonel Lawrence. Cadets will semester. finish the FalconSAT-3 flight model by Academy alumni who took part in the today, he said, and will conduct FalconSAT program have also been thermal/vacuum and vibration tests on it following the program in their post- at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Monday Academy years. through April 26. “Since the launch failure, many Launch for FalconSAT-3 is now former cadets from the FalconSAT scheduled aboard a Lockheed Martin program have sent e-mails expressing their disappointment at the result, but also relaying many glowing comments on how much they learned in the program and how it has made them better officers,” said Colonel Lawrence. “Over the past six years, approximately 180 cadets and 20 faculty members have had a unique space experience. Their comments have been amplified by many former faculty, staff and friends of the Academy who feel Courtesy photo our loss, but also understand the valuable The FalconSAT-2 flight model was discovered in a storage hangar on Omelek lessons FalconSAT teaches every day to Island. The satellite had separated from the rocket after the rocket engine fail- every cadet involved in the program.” ure, crashed through the roof of the storage hangar and eventually came to rest within one foot of the container in which it was shipped to the launch site. Meanwhile, the launch company continues to delve into the details of the also took their lumps along the way. A Following the announcement of the accident, and will partner with govern- friend of mine wrote to remind me that rocket’s loss, Academy officials were in ment agencies in an official investigation. only five of the first nine Pegasus launches contact with company officials, “Our plan at this point is to analyze succeeded; three of five for Ariane; nine expressing their condolences and indi- data and debris to be certain that the of 20 for Atlas; nine of 21 for Soyuz; and cating their desire to work with the launch preliminary analysis is correct and then nine of 18 for Proton,” he said. “Having company again. isolate and address all possible causes for experienced first hand how hard it is to “I am very encouraged and grateful the fuel leak,” said Mr. Musk. “In addi- reach orbit, I have a lot of respect for those that our launch customers took the time Photo by Thom Rogers, Space-X tion, we will do another ground-up who persevered to produce the vehicles to call and express their support of SpaceX A fuel leak causes a fire on top of the main engine within a few seconds systems review of the entire vehicle to that are mainstays of space launch today.” when their reaction could easily have after liftoff. The fire caused a loss of flush out any other potential issues.” While the launch failure ended the been the opposite,” Mr. Musk added. pneumatic pressure, which forces The CEO hopes his company’s next research and orbit portions of the “We will stand by them as they have certain valves closed and shut the launch will occur in less than six months. FalconSAT-2 mission, it didn’t hinder stood by us. SpaceX is in this for the commercial rocket’s main engine off “It is, perhaps, worth noting that the relationships between the Academy long haul and, come hell or high water, 29 seconds after liftoff. those launch companies that succeeded and the launch company. we are going to make this work.”
5HG1RODQG 6DDE IWoi Living Right Side Up 7KDQN By John Van Winkle “These future leaders will be called Academy Public Affairs upon during their careers to effectively defend against an ever-present cyber The National Security Agency tested threat given the military’s increasing service academy cadets in the realm of reliance on networks and information cyberspace battle during the 6th Annual sharing,” said NSA Information Cyber Defense Exercise, Monday through Assurance Director Richard C. Schaeffer. today. “This is NSA’s opportunity to join During the exercise, Maryland-based with the leading institutions in an ideal, NSA network specialists and service controlled learning environment to shape members from the Army, Army Reserve, the future military’s best and brightest,” Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force are he added. “By investing in these cadets challenging service academy teams to and midshipman now, when the stakes defend a closed computer network they are simply bragging rights, we’re have designed, built and configured at increasing the chances of success among their respective schools. these same individuals when the stakes A separate group of NSA specialists, are much higher — when they are also based in Maryland, will grade each entrusted with the nation’s security.” team’s ability to effectively maintain This year’s exercise builds on the network services while detecting, success of past years through the addi- responding to, and recovering from tion of a new wrinkle that promises to network security intrusions or compro- heighten the challenge for participating mises. teams. In preparation for the exercise, “In addition to the practical chal- Photo by Eddie Kovsky Cadet 1st Class Clyde Cross and Cadet 1st Class Christopher Patten pre- midshipmen from the Naval Academy, lenge each team must confront to success- pare their network for an anticipated attack from the NSA. and cadets at the Air Force, West Point, fully configure a defensible network, this Merchant Marine and Coast Guard acad- year teams must also contend with the At the completion of the exercise, “The trophy is a tangible reward for emies, have been directed by NSA and potential that software they have been Schaeffer will award a trophy to the team the winning team, but ultimately, expe- faculty in their efforts to incorporate and issued may be pre-configured with known judged most successful. rience is the win for every student and then defend a network of various commer- vulnerabilities,” said Schaeffer. “Teams That trophy has made its rounds NSA,” concluded Schaeffer. “At the end cially-available operating systems, appli- must not only remain vigilant against through most of the service academies. of the day, we’ll have created a new crop cations and hardware platforms against external intrusions to their networks, but It was won by the Naval Academy in of information assurance torchbearers the backdrop of a simulated military also remain equally wary of threats from 2005, the Merchant Marine Academy in who have an understanding of the strategic operation that provides an air of added within, which can be just as debilitating 2004, the Air Force Academy in 2003 and imperative of safeguarding the nation’s realism. to their operations.” West Point in 2001 and 2002. security.” Marketing to the MILITARY :(·9(*27$12))(57+$7:,// 387$60,/(21(9(5<21(·6)$&( *HW$GHOSKLD&ODVVLF&DEOHIRU RQO\ DPRQWKIRUWKUHHPRQWKV DQGKDOIRIIWKHFRVWRILQVWDOODWLRQ April 21st SAVE THE DATE &DOO $'(/3+,$ Location: WRGD\ Security Title, 1277 Kelly Johnson Blvd. " Contact: Shirley Rouse 719-592-1800 ext. 17 [email protected] ! 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It’s a Sergeant Kottke. “We really want to The off-base donations point of It was 10th Security Forces winning situation for all involved.” reach that goal.” contact, Staff Sgt. Brian Raymond, 10 Squadron’s first sergeant, Master Sgt. The clock now ticks at the Academy. “We do our best to give these kids SFS, is at 554-4335. Scott Kottke, who coined the name “Baby dolls are requested, due to “1,000 Dolls for 1,000 Girls.” the strict culture, though no anatomically There’s a time for everything, and correct dolls can be shipped to the first known doll drive for the Afghanistan,” said the squadron’s first Academy community now features a sergeant. “No Barbie-style dolls, no drop-off point at the 10th SFS. dolls with batteries; any dolls deemed People have until April 21 to donate questionable will be donated to local new and used dolls. shelters and charities.” Two of the unit’s deployed personnel, The team will also be delivering Staff Sergeants Cassandra Cantu and dolls at other schools, orphanages, clinics Brian Raymond, 10th SFS, are helping and villages, he said. to head up the drive on the other side of “The girls would actually have some- the world. thing they can call their own,” said 1st The dolls will be used to support a Sergeant Kottke. “I know after raising new school in Afghanistan. three daughters, even though the girls are “I received an email that simply small themselves, they like to act like indicated they would like to get dona- mom and take care of the baby and treat tions of 1,000 dolls for the opening of it like a baby or little brother or sister.” a new school in the area,” Sergeant This is a great cause; many little Raymond reported from Iraq on Tuesday. girls go without in Afghanistan and the “Sergeant Cantu had requested I check surrounding countries, he said. Courtesy Photos Staff Sgt. Cassandra with my local church to see if they could “This is another way to help bring Cantu, of the 10th Security help...from there, the idea has taken people from different areas of the world Forces Squadron, inter- shape and has become larger than she closer together,” Sergeant Kottke said. acts with Iraqi children, expected.” “For the parents of the little girls, if above, then takes time to In a harsh culture and a war-torn they have parents, it will help ‘dull the read to a bed-ridden Iraqi land, the girls have nothing; they’re edge’of what’s going on in their country child. viewed as second-class citizens in the and they will know that there’s also a area, he said. human side to the U.S. military.” The dolls will be a safe channel for Security forces will also accept little girls to pour their affection into. monetary donations to help with ship- “When attempting to build a democ- ping costs. 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Michael Cumberworth 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Eleven Academy Saber Drill Team cadets visited Spangdahlem Air Base during spring break week to work with the 52nd Fighter Wing team they helped train last year, the only one of its kind in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. Since the team’s inception last April, they have performed for the Secretary of the Air Force, at former USAFE commander Gen. Robert Foglesong’s retirement, at cultural festivals throughout the area and have devel- oped their own style of saber drill. “These cadets worked tirelessly with the Spangdahlem AB honor guard to form USAFE’s only precision saber drill team,” said Col. Dave Goldfein, 52nd FW commander. “We are proud to host the Academy cadets for the second year of this unique Air Force partnership. I especially thank these cadets who gave up their spring break to travel here and work with our team.” Training is key to the success of the saber drill team. “It’s going pretty well so far; it has been fun learning a new routine,” said Senior Airman Josh Vanderbeck, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist Photo by Master Sgt. John E. Lasky and base honor guard member. “We put individuals in First Lt. Brian Cooper stands in the middle of fellow Saber Drill Team members Airmen 1st Class Dallas the middle (of a formation), do risky throws, blind Smith, left, and Jacob McCarthy, at a practice session at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 21. throws … you really have to trust people.” Eleven Academy Saber Drill Team cadets visited the air base March 26 to April 1 to work with the 52nd The teams performed together at the Airman Fighter Wing team they helped train last year. The 52nd FW team is the only one of its kind in USAFE. Leadership School dinner March 29, conducting a routine they put together in just two days. the base team, who also have their primary duties to time to train us because we can’t always afford to.” “We were able to combine some of how we do cover. Some of the cadets who came to Spangdahlem last things with the way they do things. We only had two “It can be difficult to get time to train new people year returned this time either to train new people or to practices, so (the performance) went well, considering,” due to the mission,” said Airman 1st Class Dallas perform routines with the base team. said Cadet 1st Class Mike Orcutt, a senior cadet from Smith, 606th Air Control Squadron computer network “The improvement they have made has been just Grand Junction, Colo. and cryptographic switching systems journeyman. “We phenomenal,” said Cadet 2nd Class Tom Raper, a junior Time to practice is at a premium for members of appreciate (the cadets) coming out here and taking the from Dayton, Ohio. “Coming back here, we were not sure if they have even been able to practice, but they have been improving on their own, experimenting (and) creating new things, which is great to see.” For the cadets, working with the Airmen has been both a leadership and learning tool while training together throughout the week. “Being able to teach a skill to an active-duty unit, even though I am still just a cadet, is great,” Cadet Orcutt said. “It’s exciting when they get a move down or make a catch. Teaching is just another form of leadership. It is neat to be involved in somebody’s development.” Photo by Capt. Michael Cumberworth Staff Sgt. Ernesto Otero, 52nd Fighter Wing honor guard NCOIC, catches a spinning saber while base honor guard members Senior Airman Josh Venderbeck and Airman 1st Class Jacob McCarthy, plus Academy Saber Drill Team member Cadet 1st Class Rhoshonda McGruder, practice their drill routine. Air Force Cadets experience life the Navy way By Cadet 2nd Class Ben Mundell The cadets arrived at Annapolis at the beginning be in town, grab a bite to eat, and just hang out,” Cadet Cadet Squadron 21 of the spring semester, and experience life as midshipmen Martinez said. do, living in Bancroft Hall with their academy coun- Spending five months in Annapolis provides the ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Eighteen Air Force Academy terparts and taking a full academic course load. The cadets with other opportunities they likely would not cadets are studying at the Naval Academy as part of a cadets also stand duty, participate in intramural or club have in Colorado. five month Service Academy Exchange, which started sports and help train academy plebes. Shortly after arriving, the cadets were given a tour in January and ends in May. In comparing the Naval Academy to the Air Force of the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol, a first for many Nearly 80 Air Force Cadets began competing last Academy, Cadet 2nd Class John T. Doyle said both are of them. They also have the chance to explore a favorite fall for the chance to attend the Naval Academy for a “high caliber institutions with different cultures, but that cadet attraction, the Air and Space Museum. On week- semester. They had to fill out an application and makes sense based on the differing missions of the ends, many of the cadets have taken advantage of the receive an endorsement from their commanding officer. Navy and Air Force.” historical attractions available in the area, including trips Each endorsed cadet was then interviewed to deter- Cadet 2nd Class Brandon Martinez said it took to New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other mine which would be accepted for the exchange some time getting used to morning formations, some- historical sites around Annapolis. program. thing the Air Force Academy does not have. His favorite Cadet Doyle said he is enjoying his experience at The second class cadets are the Air Force equiva- aspect of the Naval Academy is being right inside the the Naval Academy, especially the traditions. lent of Midshipmen Second Class, students in their city of Annapolis. “The Navy has many more traditions than we do,” junior year. “It’s nice to be able to just walk out the gate and he said. “They do a good job of preserving them.” Academy Spirit 8 April 14, 2006 Marchers ‘take back the night’ at Lackland By Master Sgt. Orville Desjarlais The activities became more coordi- Air Force Print News nated and soon developed into a move- ment that extended to the United States SAN ANTONIO — The biggest and, by 1978, the first Take Back the myth about sexual abuse is that the Night events in the United States were victim lies about it, according to the held in San Francisco and New York City. director of the Sexual Assault Prevention Over time, sexual assault awareness activ- and Outreach Office at Lackland Air ities expanded to include the issue of Force Base, Texas. sexual violence against men and men’s Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, a psycholo- participation in ending sexual violence. gist who once worked in a San Antonio “We had a lot of people say that our rape crisis center, has made it her life type of event was contagious,” Dr. goal to educate people about sexual Moerbe said about her April 5 march assault and the misconceptions that through Lackland. “The participants felt Photo by Alan Boedeker Airman 1st Class Glorya Nava (left) and Airman Ashley Hess march during surround it. empowered and determined to stomp “Take Back the Night” at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, April 5. They are “A large number of our cases involve out sexual violence.” assigned to the 37th Security Forces Squadron. our younger generation, and most cases The march came less than three involve alcohol,” Dr. Moerbe said. “For weeks after the Department of Defense and training. In 2005, DoD mandated all sexual assault have been offered a many of them, regret does not mean released the results of its second annual military installations would have a sexual restricted reporting option, which allows rape. Unfortunately, many times it does. report on the Sexual Assault Prevention assault policy in place by Jan. 1, 2005. those who have been sexually assaulted There is no gain to lie about sexual and Response program. The policy provided a foundation for the to receive medical treatment and support assault.” The report addressed data on alleged department to improve prevention of without automatically triggering a crim- According to the Federal Bureau of sexual assaults that were reported during sexual assault, significantly enhance inal investigation. Investigation, sexual assault is the 2005 in which members of the armed support to victims and increase reporting The Air Force encourages victims to nation’s most underreported violent forces were victims or offenders. and accountability. report the crime so it may be investigated crime. The Air Force received 584 reports If more confidentiality is added to the and prosecuted. However, the restricted One way Dr. Moerbe educates the of alleged sexual assault — an increase reporting process, even more sexual reporting option provides victims who public about sexual assault is to sponsor of 28 percent over the year before. One assaults may be reported, Dr. Moerbe may not be able to immediately take a base “Take Back the Night” march hundred eighty-one reports made under said. that step, with the care, support and each year. The observance dates back the restricted reporting option accounted There are a number of barriers that time to make an informed decision. to the 1970s. for the increase. Twenty-nine of the discourage victims from reporting to Nationally, Sexual Assault The march began as a women’s restricted reports later moved to an unre- investigators and the command, said Awareness Month is observed in April organized protest against violence in stricted report, meaning that an inves- Claudia Bayliff, chief of the Air Force and is dedicated to raising awareness the late 1970s in Europe. These women- tigation was opened. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response about the nature and prevalence of this only protests emerged in direct response Dr. Moerbe said everyone expected Office. The Air Force is focusing on crime and to increase prevention efforts. to the violence that women encountered the rise because of the increased focus eliminating those barriers. For more information about sexual as they walked the streets at night. on sexual assault prevention education Since June, military victims of assault prevention, visit www.sapr.mil/. 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'mthebestatwhatIdo.” 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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Breakey sexual assault can have a devastating impact on the April 21 Academy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator victim’s psychological health. Flashbacks, depression, The stage production, “Yellow Dress,” a one-woman eating and sleeping disorders are common problems play depicting the lives of young women who were April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a time victims face as a result of this crime. victims of dating violence, will be presented at the for the Academy to pause from its busy schedule to recog- Post-traumatic stress disorder is seen in more than community center auditorium from 12:45 -1:50 p.m. nize a human tragedy of epic proportions. 30 percent of all rape victims at some time in their lives. Through education and training efforts, most If someone is known to have been sexually April 26 During Victim Rights Week, which recognizes the Academy members are more aware than the rest of the assaulted, it is important to listen and let the person struggles and triumphs of victims of crime, helping agen- country about the realities and the many thorny issues know that you are there to support them. Address any cies from the Colorado Springs community, including surrounding sexual assault. immediate safety concerns for protection or health of the Academy Response Team, will be at the Citadel Mall The Academy has emerged from a painful past to the person. Understand that the victim will need time from noon - 5 p.m., to provide awareness and educa- become a leading example in military and national and usually professional help for emotional healing to tional materials to the public. change on this vital topic. It’s time to reflect on what take place. we have learned and how to proceed in producing real If the victim is connected with the Academy in any Recent surveys have shown the major concerns of and lasting change on one of America’s most misun- way, encourage them to contact the Sexual Assault sexual assault victims are: derstood issues. Response Coordinator at 333-SARC (7272). The SARC • Fear the victim’s family or loved ones will find out Sexual assault is referred to as America’s silent will provide important initial and follow-on informa- about the sexual assault. crime because it is the most underreported violent tion for the victim. • People thinking that it was the victim’s fault or in crime in the United States. The SARC will connect the person with a victim some way was responsible. The study Rape in America found only 16 percent advocate and other agencies that are able to help meet • People outside the family will find out about the of women report their assaults to law enforcement. their individual needs. The ability to regain control assault. On college campuses the reporting rate is even over their lives is critical for victims. • Name will be publicized by the news media. lower, with between five and 10 percent of victims To learn more about this issue, participate in these • Fear of being attacked again. reporting. What makes this crime doubly tragic is the events held in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness While offenders may be strangers, about 85 percent sheer number of people affected. Month: of the time it is an acquaintance, coworker, friend or According to a survey by the Colorado Department relative. of Public Health and Environment, almost one in four Today If the victim is assaulted by someone they know, the Sexual assault information booths providing aware- women (24 percent) and one in 17 (six percent) men victim may: ness and educational materials at the Academy in Colorado will experience a completed or attempted • Find people less likely to believe or understand Commissary, 9 a.m. to noon, and at the base exchange sexual assault during their lifetime. them. from 1 - 4 p.m. Victims can experience many difficult emotions that • Find it difficult to trust others. hinder them from reporting. Helplessness, guilt, fear, Monday through April 28 • Be concerned about seeing the offender again. embarrassment, frustration and even denial are common A sexual assault information booth providing aware- • Be hesitant to tell others what happened. in people who have been sexually assaulted. ness and educational materials at the McDermott • Be extremely reluctant to report the crime to Whether perpetrated by acquaintance or stranger, Library. police. 1SPVEUPTFSWFUIPTFXIPTFSWF "TLBCPVUPVSTQFDJBMTGPSNJMJUBSZQFSTPOOFM 4. 5IFSFTPOMZPOFSFBTPOUPDIPPTFBXJSFMFTTDPNQBOZ*UTUIF/FUXPSL #VTJOFTTDVTUPNFST'FEFSBM&NQMPZFFT QMFBTFDBMM :)6->32;-6)0)77'31192-'%8-3277836)77XSVI,SYVW 1¢7EX ¢ 7YR¢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cademy Spirit 10 April 14, 2006 The tools needed TriCare Prime offers off-base to restore disaster-ravaged lives routine eye examination benefit! aren’t always hammers and nails. 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Research director. “The survey is a way for us to under- The Soulforce Equality Ride, an activist group that Military hospitals typically need 75 blood products stand how we can meet those needs more effectively.” uses peaceful demonstration to confront colleges with per day to treat their full range of patients, according The 320,000-person survey is Web-based and takes policies banning openly homosexual students, is sched- to the Armed Services Blood Program. about 25-30 minutes to complete. It is also somewhat uled to arrive at the Academy today around 10 a.m. The Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, personalized, so it will only ask questions pertinent to the Academy officials anticipate they will be on campus Iraq, where some Academy medics are deployed, used individual taking the survey. For example, if an Airman until late afternoon. 1,094 blood products to treat patients during March. checks “single with no dependents,” the survey isn’t The group will have a designated area inside the By comparison, the Air Force’s largest going to ask him about local schools, the major said. North Gate, where they will display banners, carry medical/trauma center – Wilford Hall Medical Center The survey results should be compiled by September signs and hand out materials. They are also welcome in San Antonio – used 600 blood products to treat all 1 and will give a snapshot at each individual base, as within the visitor cordon without signs. of its patients in March. well as the Air Force as a whole. Base leaders can then The “Equality Riders” are a group of gay, lesbian, The blood drive is open to all Department of look at what most concerns their people so they can make bisexual, transgender and straight individuals who are trav- Defense identification card holders. informed decisions on how to serve them, Major Linkh eling the country by bus to protest organizations who ban The goal of this blood drive is to collect 2,000 units, said. openly gay members. They are making stops at numerous, said Major Martinez. The Colorado state record for an “Everyone benefits from the Community mostly religious-based universities, and all three individual blood drive was set in 2004 when the Belle Assessment Survey,” Major Linkh said. “There are lots Department of Defense Service academies where they will Bonfils Blood Drive collected 2,662 units of blood. of success stories that have come from this. One base protest DoD’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The need for blood at local and military hospitals increased employment, another added more playgrounds Those with questions can call the public affairs is constant, because red blood cells last just 35-42 days - all because of the results of the survey.” office, at 333-7731. after donation, while blood platelets last only five days after donation. New checklist expedites Academy blood drive For more information or to arrange group donation times, call Major Martinez at 333-4557. hiring process kicks off Monday Community Assessment The Air Force Personnel Center has created a Request The Academy is hosting a blood drive Monday for Personnel Action checklist to help managers during through Thursday, to support service members injured Survey underway the hiring process. in the Global War on Terrorism. The RPA checklist is a valuable tool used to assist Monday, the blood drive is in the Milazzo Club, 1- WASHINGTON — Air Force leaders launched the managers and hiring officials in managing their civilian 6 p.m., near the community center and base fitness center. Community Assessment Survey Monday to better positions in a more efficient and timely manner. It was Tuesday through Thursday, the blood drive is in understand what issues people face at their individual designed to provide AFPC and civilian personnel flights Arnold Hall, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., which can be installation. with pertinent information for all staffing actions, to accessed via the Academy’s North Gate at exit 156B The survey is conducted every two to three years include recruit, fill and noncompetitive actions. off of I-25. Signs will be posted directing visitors to and this year will include both active duty and Reserve More information can be found on the AFPC Web the blood drive location. 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A :8<(9,-,,; B %7;6 ),+9664: )(;/: *(9.(9(.,: B 964;/,36> : B 7796? A :8<(9,-,,; B %7;6),+9664:)(;/: *(9.(9(.,: ! & #!'# " $ " ! $#!"# %" # % $ Academy Spirit 12 FEATURE April 14, 2006 TACPs: Supporting troops anytime, anywhere By Lisa Terry McKeown of those TACPs is Staff Sgt. Robert 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Callaway of the 18th ASOG. Sergeant Callaway is also an POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. instructor working with young Airmen (AFPN) — Under the cover of night, as they come into the career field. he maneuvers through the brush, “There really aren’t too many jobs getting just close enough to spot his out there like ours where you can go target. He takes his measurements … out there and do what we do,” he said. triple checks them … and calls in the “I like knowing that if the Army calls strike. on me and I get clearance from the If his measurements are correct, commander to take out a building, the troops who called in for help blow up a car or whatever it is, that should have the relief they need in the when I start doing the mission, it’s just Air Force photos by the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron form of a close air strike on the enemy. me — there’s no one else, period. Tactical Air Controllers from the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron Their missions sometimes sound When you maneuver in a squad, there accompany the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division on a foot patrol through an arms market in Iraq. like scripts out of Mission Impossible. are guys watching your back, your but their importance continues to be front, everything. When it comes down In doing so, he helped keep all of those Predator and flipped it over to the proven through their everyday assis- to executing the mission, it’s me, my within the walls of the base safe. field. tance in the war on terrorism. They are radio and the aircraft to get that bomb Sergeant Callaway described the “From the time the rounds few in numbers, but large in impact. on the target.” incident: impacted the base to the time we had They are tactical air controllers. Sergeant Callaway knows first- “We thought it was going to be a sensors on the target was a minute or a Tactical air control parties make a hand how the missions TACPs boring night,” he said. “Next thing you minute and a half. We watched them living working with the Army, complete every day can affect the know, we had incoming mortars. The run across the field with the mortar Marines, Navy and other coalition overall mission of the Air Force, the other TACP I was working with flipped tube on their back. We were getting troops needing their support. Many of Army or any other service they may be right to the computer and was ready to tired of getting shot at, so we did it. I those TACPs, part of the 18th Air working with. put coordinates in,” he said. “I was picked up the microphone, told the Support Operations Group or the 14th On a recent deployment to Balad getting coordinates from the fire Predator guys to get hot and they Air Support Operations Squadron, call Air Base, Iraq, Sergeant Callaway support element on the ground. We put dropped it,” he said. Pope Air Force Base, N.C., home. One helped neutralize enemy mortarmen. the coordinates in, gave them to the See TACPs, Page 13 Academy Spirit April 14, 2006 13 TACPs From Page 12 radio that combines the functions of the three radios they used to carry. “Then six more guys started to Laser-targeting technology is attack us. They were about two miles progressing, as well as video tech- south of the first guys that shot at us. nology and unmanned aerial recon- We watched them and flew one in naissance systems. there as well. We took out 11 of them More than 280 close-air-support within three minutes. For the next 10 missions were conducted by coalition days there were no mortar attacks.” aircraft in a five-day period last week, Sergeant Callaway said he never according to U.S. Central Command. thought twice about what they had to The missions included support to do. There was a threat and they were coalition troops, infrastructure protec- able to assist in eliminating that threat. tion, reconstruction activities and oper- “It really didn’t sink on me what ations to deter and disrupt terrorist we had done until I was sitting in the activities. chow hall and people were walking up Thanks to the skills and efforts of thanking me,” he said. “It makes you the TACPs, close-air-support missions feel good — you get to see benefits.” are successful. Close air support has been around While many career fields in the Staff Sgt. Robert since pilots came in close and worked Air Force are decreasing in size, their Callaway, of the 18th the muddy trenches that stretched from career field is adding 1,000 Airmen. Support Operations Flanders Fields to the Pyrenees “Somebody has to call in the air Group, prepares for a Mountains during World War I. In strike,” said Sergeant Callaway. “You parachute jump at World War II, air support communica- have to have someone who knows how Pope Air Force Base, N.C. tions squadrons provided air support to to do the integration, get the aircraft infantry divisions. Their job was a there and get the bombs on target.” relatively new idea, but their impor- Whether it’s rolling into a combat tance was not overlooked. situation in a convoy or jumping into Some air support parties jumped one from a C-130 Hercules, Sergeant into Normandy with the 82nd Airborne Callaway and his fellow TACPs don’t Division on D-Day. They were known skip a breath when there’s a job to be as “Rover Joes.” Since that time, done. TACPs have become an integral part of “We can get in by helicopter, military operations. convoy, aircraft — however the Army’s Tech. Sgt. 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Kevin Zelasko The Academy conducted combat skills training, April of the training to me was actually trying to spot the IEDs hits the ground at the 5 and 6, for 31 Airmen preparing to deploy. on the side of the roads. I feel better knowing what signs thunder of mortar fire Combat skills training provides basic familiarization to to look for. Getting out and actually getting some hands nearby. active-duty Airmen in convoy operations in a deployed on training beats the classroom any day. The instructors environment. The two-day course is comprised of class- seemed very knowledgeable in the areas they taught us. room instruction followed by hands-on exercises in which I do feel better now as I prepare to deploy.” students are pressed to put their knowledge to use. Airmen deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan originally Students are issued a weapon and faced with scenarios had priority for this training, though the course is now a such as providing a perimeter for a downed vehicle and requirement for all deploying personnel. Because of the suppressing attacking insurgents during a convoy. increased need for frequent deployments to hostile envi- The training is a requirement of all active-duty ronments, the Air Force has directed all major Academy Airmen prior to deployment. commands to conduct intensive expeditionary combat Most of the outdoor training is conducted over a wide skills training for all deploying members. area in Jacks Valley. The Academy’s 10th Security Forces “I thought the course was very useful, especially the Squadron conducts the training, since the deployed way it was linked to material in the Airman’s Manual,” scenarios are focused on ground combat. said Lt. Col. Neal Rappaport, associate professor of “This terrain is the best to train for Afghanistan,” said economics. “I was surprised by its physical intensity. For Tech Sgt. Ryan Tanner, 10th SFS training NCOIC. example, I never thought that I would be “low-crawling” “Believe it or not, even Iraq gets cold.” around the Academy with an M-16. The most valuable The course runs for two days, and consists of approxi- aspect of the course was the final field exercise when we mately 20 hours of combat skills training; specifically use were able to put all the components of the course of force and rules of engagement, identification of impro- together and act as a unit. I feel more prepared to vised explosive devices, reaction to indirect fire, convoy deploy. I deployed to Iraq in August 2004 for six months operation, perimeter defense and entry point control, rifle and I wish I had this course prior to that deployment. fighting techniques, fighting position familiarization and Now, with the course and my experiences, I feel ready to weapon maintenance. go.” Maj. Michelle Rauch keeps a watchful eye on the perimeter while the convoy is stopped. Photos by Eddie Kovsky Airmen keep a lookout for hostile activity as their convey moves down the road. A security forces Airmen, playing an enemy soldier during the Maj. Maurizio Calabrese and Staff Sgt. Michael Schmid carry supplies back to the base while the exercise, emerges from the smoke to fire on the base perimeter. rest of the convoy protects their perimeter. Combat skills students had to find and neutralize the threat. Academy Spirit 16 SPORTS April 14, 2006 Arena Falcon trio crowned Blue/Silver scrimmage The Air Force football national champions team ends spring practice Saturday with its annual Lloyd repeats, Blue/Silver scrimmage, kick- ing off at noon in Garry Tuznik & Ignaco Berry Stadium. The field is at 2115 Afton Way near grab first titles Constitution and Glen By Wayne Amann Summer Road in Colorado Academy Spirit staff Springs. Admission is free. There will be an autograph When Air Force heavy- signing session with players weight Ian Tuznik stepped into and coaches prior to the the ring for the last bout of the scrimmage from 10:45-11:15 night Saturday in Reno, Nev., a.m. Falcon pride was on the line. UNLV had already claimed Strong showing the National Collegiate Boxing Falcon football player Association team title. If Tuznik Jason Brown, track and field defeated Navy’s David Paddock, national champion Dana the bluesuiters would finish Pounds and baseball player second. A loss to the Mid- Jon Polston have been recog- shipman would drop Air Force nized as All-American into fourth place in the stand- Strength and Conditioning ings. Athletes of the Year by the That’s significant because Photos by Charley Starr Junior Ezekiel Ignaco captured his first national title at 119-pounds. National Strength and since 1980 the Falcons had Conditioning Association. captured 18 of 26 NCBA team Ignaco reached the NCBA the ring. It was a challenging holders, Air Force claimed five The organization annually championships. The eight non- finals thanks to a hard-fought fight.” other NCBA All-Americans: selects student-athletes for title years were runner-up victory over Kentucky’s aggres- “Willie stepped up the pres- Jeremy Homan (125-pounds), their dedication to strength finishes. Last year Navy sive Tyler Sexton. sure with a flurry of combos,” Luis Pena (139), Clifford Moore training and conditioning. snapped Air Force’s six-year Yeung, meanwhile, pre- Weichers said. “His effort gave (156), Joe Conrad (165) and winning streak. sented a much more methodical us a positive start.” John Quinn (195). Athletes of the Week Tuznik answered the bell – style, relying on counter- Lloyd is the first back-to- “It’s disappointing we didn’t Falcon sophomore Travis literally. The focused junior used punching to gain the advantage. back champion in the same bring the (team) championship Picou and senior Dana several rapid-fire jabs to take the Ignaco responded by landing weight class since Ulysses back to the Academy,” Weichers fight to Paddock, never allowing Pounds were named the big shots on Yeung which took Linares (147 pounds) in 2001- admitted. “But, I’m very proud the sailor, who outweighed Mountain West Conference their toll. 02. of this great young group we can Tuznik by 30 pounds, to find his Men’s and Women’s Outdoor “Yeung adjusted well since Besides the three title build on for the future.” rhythm. Tuznik dominated his Track and Field Athletes of we fought at West Point,” Ignaco opponent, forcing the referee the Week, the league office said. “I felt him out in the first to stop the contest in the third announced Tuesday. It was round which was close. In the round. second I felt more comfortable the first career award for “I was trying to set up some throwing my straight left. It Picou and the third for combinations off the jabs, but landed with more regularity to Pounds. they kept getting past his slow him down in the third.” defense,” said Tuznik. “I figured Softball season “Zeke fought a patient if it (the strategy) isn’t broke, match and made Yeung respect The 2006 Academy don’t fix it.” his power,” Weichers said. “He Intramural Softball League The 6-foot, 4-inch, 257 picked his spots. His jab and season is forming. Letters of pound Paddock could not capi- fakes were effective in creating intent must be submitted to talize on his size advantage over openings. They got Yeung off his the Fitness and Sports Center Tuznik, who last year broke his game.” no later than April 24. The nose at the nationals. Ignaco is the second straight coaches meeting is April 26 “Ian’s hard jabs rocked Falcon boxer to win the 119- at 3:30 p.m., in the back Paddock throughout the bout,” pound title. Darren Smith was office. Preseason starts on Air Force head coach Eddie the first. or about May 15. The regular Weichers said. “In round three In the night’s opening fight, season begins on or about Paddock was fatigued, and Ian Falcon junior Willie Lloyd May 22. There must be at caught him with a flurry of successfully defended his 112- least four teams to form a rights and lefts. Tuznik was pound crown, by decision, over league. motivated, and at the top of his UNLV’s Jason Morris, who he game that night.” defeated earlier in the NCBA Falcons at home Tuznik is the Academy’s regional finals. Lacrosse first heavyweight champion Lloyd paced himself, which Bucknell, today, 3 p.m., Turf since Justin Pendry in 2002. kept the first two rounds very Field Junior Ezekiel Ignaco close. Two standing eight-counts Notre Dame, Sunday, 2 p.m., claimed his first national title at on Morris in the third locked up Turf Field 119 pounds with a decision over the win for Lloyd. Women’s Tennis Army’s Scott Yeung. Their finals “Coach (Weichers) wanted BYU, Saturday, 10 a.m., bout was a rematch of the me to use the jab to get inside, Tennis Courts Falcons trip to West Point last stay there, and work the body,” Colorado State, 10 a.m., year, when Ignaco won a deci- Lloyd explained. “He told me Tennis Courts sion over Yeung in the 125- to move outside of his right foot Junior Willie Lloyd defended his 112-pound national title in pound weight class. instead of chasing him around Reno, Nev. Academy Spirit April 14, 2006 17 AF sweeps pair, unbeaten at home Scoreboard By Wayne Amann half, Quinnipiac’s Sean McBride Academy Spirit staff knotted the game at four. It would INTERCOLLEGIATE be the Bobcats final score. Baseball Make no mistake, the Air After halftime, the Falcon April 7-9 at Fort Worth, Texas TCU 16 Falcons 1 Force lacrosse team is hot. defense was airtight. Air Force not TCU 13 Falcons 2 Thanks to 8-4 and 9-7 only kept Quinnipiac’s offense TCU 5 Falcons 4 come-from-behind wins over from scoring, but their attack men April 11 Quinnipiac, April 7, and and midfielders couldn’t get many Northern Colorado 15 Falcons 5 Bellarmine Sunday at the Cadet clean looks at the net to take Lacrosse Lacrosse Stadium, the Falcons shots. April 7 have won six of their last seven “We tried to mix up our zone Falcons 8 Quinnipiac 4 outings. For the first time this and man-to-man defenses. That April 9 season they’ve climbed above kept them off guard and Falcons 9 Bellarmine .500 at 6-5, and are still unde- guessing,” Falcon goalie Justin Men’s Tennis feated at home, 5-0. Pavoni said. “I felt good in the April 7 They’ve done it after starting cage and got hot. Sometimes that BYU 5 Falcons 2 the season 0-4. happens.” April 8 “Our guys have battled back, The senior net minder made Photo by Danny Meyer #74 New Mexico 6 Falcons 1 worked hard and not given up,” 14 saves in the game, including Falcon goalie Justin Pavoni, 11, reaches through traffic to grab the ball near his cage. April 9 Air Force head coach Fred Acee seven in the fourth quarter. #29 TCU 6 Falcons 1 said. “We’ve played a lot better Junior attack man Will campaign. good feeds inside and we were Women’s Tennis defensively.” Meister gave Pavoni and company Freshman midfielder Griffin able to finish.” April 8-9 at San Diego, Calif. Shoring up their defense all the scoring they would need Nevitt and Lochocki added goals Four times during the game, #48 UNLV 6 Falcons 1 enabled the bluesuiters to rally 15 seconds into the third quarter to put the game out of reach. when the Knights would score, #34 San Diego State 5 Falcons 2 against Great Western Lacrosse with an unassisted goal, his eighth Nevitt was instrumental in Air Force would answer within Golf League newcomer Quinnipiac. of the season, which proved to be rallying the Falcons over one minute, (once within 10 The Bobcats led 3-1 early in the the game winner. April 11 at Scottsdale, Ariz. Bellarmine. His two goals, scored seconds) to prevent Bellarmine Wyoming Cowboy Classic second quarter before unassisted “Kevin (Crumrine) knocked 41 seconds apart, fueled a 5-0 from seizing momentum. Falcons 296-304-290=890 (+58) goals by midfielders Justin the clearing pass down and boxed run that erased a 4-2, third quarter “Our guys are really gritty,” 20th Kuchta, his 12th, and Chris out his guy. I just ran in, picked deficit. Nevitt scored another goal Acee said. “We’ve been behind INTRAMURAL Tubesing, his third, tied the game. it up and hit the open goal,” later in the quarter to complete the in four or five games and came Exactly two minutes after Meister said of the game winner. Volleyball hat trick. back strong, including Army (an American W L Kuchta’s score, attack man Kevin “We played our game offen- “I was getting frustrated,” 11-10 overtime loss at West MDG 12 0 Lochocki’s 11th goal of the year sively.” Nevitt said of his performance Point). That’s a testament to our DFL 12 1 gave Air Force a short-lived 4-3 Meister assisted on before the goals. “The game guys’ability to hang in there and DFF 11 3 edge. Crumrine’s insurance marker, wasn’t going our way. Our guys come back. It doesn’t get any AH 9 3 With 1:08 left in the first TRW 6 7 his team-leading 20th of the got fired up, got some good looks, easier.” Comm 6 8 National W L MSS 6 6 Banquet caps memorable hoop season DF 5 9 CE/J&J 4 9 SFS 3 10 By Wayne Amann “I’m very fortunate to help CEF 3 10 Academy Spirit staff leave Air Force basketball in better LGC* 0 11 shape than when I arrived,” Hood *Forfeited from league The cheering has stopped, said. “It’s great people are talking the arena is empty and the antic- about Falcon basketball.” April 10 DFF 25-25 TRW 0-10 ipation has begun. Hood, from Sugar Land, DFF 25-25 Comm 19-20 The most successful season Texas, left an indelible mark on AH 25-25 Comm 16-16 in Air Force men’s basketball the program. MSS 25-25 SFS 16-20 history is in the books, a 24-7 He led the team in scoring, April 11 campaign punctuated by the averaging 14.9 points per game, DFL 25-25 Comm 18-13 Academy’s fourth appearance in and in assists with 86. He was DFL 25-25 DFF 14-13 DF 25-25 CE/J&J 9-17 the NCAA Tournament. named the team most valuable CE/J&J forfeit win CEF Players, coaches, adminis- player, earned first-team all- April 12 trators and booster took one last MWC honors this season and DFL 25-25 Comm 18-13 look back at the exciting year was named all-district by the Photo by Danny Meyer DF 25-23-15 SFS 14-25-6 Falcon guard Antoine Hood is congratulated by guest MDG 25-25 TRW 13-17 during the annual Air Force Men’s United States Basketball Writers speaker and five-time NBA champion Steve Kerr. Basketball Awards Banquet, April Association and the National April 13 5, at the Broadmoor Hotel in Association of Basketball the Academy, with all the things tive and realistic for his team next Games played after press time. Colorado Springs. Coaches. Hood is the team career cadets have to do. That’s why year. Individual player develop- Bowling Guard Antoine Hood, the leader with 118 games played. what they’ve done on the court is ment, recruiting and alumni Thru April 10 lone senior starter on this year’s Also honored were juniors more impressive.” involvement are priorities in the Team W L Pins Civilians 150 90 88419 Falcon team, received the Bob John Frye and Ryan Teets, who Jeff Bzdelik, the first-year off-season. DFB #2 149 91 88305 Spear Award, the team’s top honor. shared the Falcon Award given to head coach who guided the During his banquet speech MSS 144 96 87835 The award is given to the student- the player who gives 100 percent Falcons to their winningest season Bzdelik said the Falcons won this 10 SVS 136 104 88011 athlete who is outstanding in all regardless of the situation and in school history, didn’t dwell on season because they were a team. DFCS 131 109 88449 DFC #1 130 110 88178 areas of the Academy – his place on the team. Air Force’s laurels. “One of our presidents said, DFB 130 110 84665 academics, athletics and military Guest speaker was former “Success gives you the confi- ‘Great things can be accom- Comm 120 120 87577 performance. University of Arizona standout dence to know you can have plished when no one cares who CGR 118 122 87504 He’s the only player to receive and 5-time NBA champion, Steve success,” he said. “It doesn’t guar- gets the credit,’” the coach said. Pool Team 118 122 86877 the kudo twice since it inception LGR 115 125 86814 Kerr. The former Chicago Bull antee success. I don’t see any “We won simply because we were 10 SVS Golf 115 125 85182 in 1991. Hood shared the hard- and San Antonio Spur guard reason why we can’t have winning a basketball team that played 10 MDOS 114 126 87592 ware last season with All- addressed what Air Force did on seasons and a chance to play in unselfishly and with relentless DFC #2 103 137 86551 Mountain West Conference center the court and off. the post-season somewhere.” effort. They willed themselves 10 SFS 103 137 86288 Nick Welch, who returns next “Being a college athlete is Bzdelik said the program has to win. I challenged them to get 10 MDSS 102 138 86237 AH 92 48 87306 season after sitting out 2005-06 demanding enough,” he said. put the finishing touches on a better, so we can have a banquet MDG 90 150 85869 due to injury. “But, it’s magnified 10-fold at schedule that will be competi- next year to celebrate success.” Academy Spirit 18 April 14, 2006 We’re Not Motor City! Try Us First! No Payments Until August 1! 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N Chelton Academy Don Juan St. X SELECT *Pictures are SOUTH POINTE Platte for illustration Wal Mart 260-9900 purposes only! Academy Spirit April 14, 2006 COMMUNITY 19 Adoption information a $25 access fee and purchase a state Fire department history Two adoption information seminars “additional” cow elk license. For more “The History of the Colorado for the military community will be offered information, call Academy Natural Springs Fire Department” will be at the Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jetwing Resources, 333-3308. presented by 29-year fire fighting Dr., in Colorado Springs. An adoption fair, veteran Ray Turner, today, at 11 a.m., April 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be Range off-limits in the Old Colorado City History Center, presenting types of adoptions, financial The Academy Firing Range, in Jacks 1 South 24th St., across from Bancroft information, local adoption agencies and Valley, is an off-limits area at all times Park. For more information, call an adoptive parent forum. Adoption 101, unless people are attending training 636-1225. April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the 10th Security Forces Squadron covers researching agencies, cost, home Combat Arms, or on official business. Wanderers Volksmarch Eagle Peak Challenge studies and deployments. To register, call The combat arms section is respon- The Falcon Wanderers Club of The Eagle Peak Challenge moun- the Academy Family Support Center at sible for weapons qualification for all Colorado Springs, a non-profit organ- tain climb is May 23 at 8 a.m. (May 25 333-3444. military units in the region, and several ization promoting a healthy lifestyles in case of inclement weather). Registration local and federal agencies. They employ through walking, will hold “Earth Day” for 4-person organizational teams is Volunteer awards ceremony a wide variety of weapons and fire every five and 10 kilometer marches at Garden Monday through April 28, and for indi- The annual Academy Volunteer day around the clock. Due to safety of the Gods April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to viduals April 24-28. The event is limited Recognition Awards ceremony is April 28, concerns this area is posted “For Official 12:30 p.m. Walkers may register at the to150 participants. Online registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the officers’ Use Only,” and Security Forces visitor center and walk at their own is available at http://dfcs/epc. Cost is $4 club. There’s a $3 charge for non-volun- personnel will detain all people discov- speed to finish no later than 3:30 p.m. per person. Awards are given to the top teers for the hors d’oeuvres lunch buffet. ered in this area. There are posted Both trails are rated moderate with finisher in each male and female category. For more information, call Jeannie Lopez warning signs at the entrance to the some hills and rocky terrain. For more at 333-3168 or 333-3444. range and impact area. If you need information, call 591-9672 or Asia-Pacific planners access to the area or more information, 667-5663. The Academy Asia-Pacific Com- Elk hunting call Tech. Sgt. Paul Smith, 333-4440, mittee is looking for people to help plan The Academy is offering guided cow or the law enforcement desk, 333-2000. Volunteer Orientation May’s Asian Pacific American Heritage elk hunting during the 2006-07 hunting A volunteer orientation class will be Month events. There are leadership, season. Hunters must apply at the offered at the Bear Creek Nature Center volunteer and community service oppor- Academy’s Outdoor Recreation Center, April 22, 9-11:30 a.m. Available volun- tunities available. Weekly meetings are Bldg. 5136, during May. There’s a non- teer positions are visitor information Wednesdays at 1 p.m., in the Milazzo refundable $6 application fee. Successful receptionists and education program Club Propeller room. For more informa- applicants, selected by a drawing, will be leaders. For more information, call tion, call Master Sgt. Anna Parker, APC contacted by the natural resources office Paula Megorden at the Bear Creek chairperson, at 333-6856 or email to schedule their hunt. Hunters must Nature Center, 520-6388 no later than [email protected]. receive a mandatory safety briefing, pay April 21. COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL Protestant Worship, 9:15 and 9:45 a.m Wednesday, April 19 LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Presanctified Liturgy and Holy Unction, 6 p.m. For information call 333-3300 CATHOLIC CADET CHAPEL LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Thursday, April 20 Regular Weekend Worship Schedule For information call 333-2636 Footwashing and Passion Gospels, 6 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m., Confessions CADET CHAPEL 5 p.m., Catholic Mass Good Friday, April 14 Friday, April 21 Sunday, 8 and 11:15 a.m., Catholic Mass Holy Friday Royal Hours and Lamentations, noon Catholic Masses: Good Friday Service, 6 p.m. 9:15 and 9:45 a.m., Protestant Worship Sunday, 10 a.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 6:15 a.m.; Wed., 7 Easter Sunday, April 16 Saturday, April 22 HOLY WEEK St Basil Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. p.m. Easter Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. Paschal Resurrection Service, 10 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Good Friday Service, April 14 Wed., 6 p.m. Solemnity of the Lord’s Passion, 7 p.m. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN HOLY WEEK Sunday, April 23 SCHEDULE Agape Vespers, TBD Protestant Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. (Traditional) Holy Saturday, April 15 Saturday, April 15 PROTESTANT CADET CHAPEL Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) Easter Vigil Mass, 7 p.m. Lazarus Saturday Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Service, April 19 Sunday, 11 a.m. (Liturgical-Multi-purpose Easter Sunday, April 16 Sunrise Service, 6 a.m. Room) Catholic Masses, 8 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Liturgical Service, 9 a.m. Sunday, Noon (Inspirational) Protestant Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Press Box Palm Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, 11 a.m. Orthodox Sunday, 9:30 a.m Jewish Shabbat Services e Friday, 7 p.m. Lin ction e A The Action Line, 333-3900, is a forum to Buddhist ll th es! Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Ca ssu olve i resolve unanswered complaints. Call, write or send an res e-mail to [email protected]. Items may also be Muslim to 3900 Friday, Noon (lower level) 333- faxed to 333-4094, or mailed to: COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE Catholic Masses: 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 312 Saturday, 5 p.m. USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016. Sunday, 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Religious Formation - 9:30-10:45 a.m. Provide your name and telephone number. Requests for anonymity will be respected. Before Protestant Services: Sunday, 9:15 a.m. (Gospel Service, contacting the ACTION LINE, be sure to use the Base Auditorium) proper chain of command. 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