VOL. 46 NO.49 DECEMBER 8, 2006 Housing privatization on horizon
By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff
The Air Force selected an expe- rienced development team, FC-Hunt LLC, on Oct.12 through a competi- tive process as its military housing privatization project owner. FC-Hunt is a team comprised of Forest City Enterprises and Hunt Building Corporation. Forest City is project owner for two Navy privati- zation projects and Hunt Building Corporation has a proven track record with 10 Air Force housing privatiza- tion deals. “The privatization will improve the quality of life of our Airmen living quarters by replacing, renovating and demolishing inadequate housing on the Academy to bring them up to market standards,” said Maj. Dieter Haney, 10th Air Base Wing executive Photo Illustration Dennis Rodgers officer. ‘Tis the season Projected Douglass Valley Col. Jimmy McMillian, 10th Air Base Wing commander, delivers remarks at Tuesday’s Academy holiday tree- housing developments include 44 lighting ceremony in front of the 10th ABW Headquarters building. The program opened with remarks from Col. new homes, 291 major house reno- John Rush, 10th Air Base Wing vice commander, followed by an invocation and blessing of the tree by Chaplain vations, 92 existing two-year old (Col.) Richard Hum. Several Academy Girl and Boy Scout troops sang choruses. The Dean of the Faculty Brass houses and a new 5,100 square foot Band performed before and after the ceremony. The Academy Fire Department and 10th Security Forces community center with fitness center, Squadron then delivered Santa Claus to base children for a pre-holiday visit. child’s play area, full kitchen, social lounge and multi-purpose room. During the next six years, 825 houses will be demolished in Pine and Douglass valleys. From flight line to front office Privatization is funded by the privatization owner with a small loan By Butch Wehry I believe the Airmanship programs from the Air Force. Academy Spirit staff have been refined over the last couple of The 2008 Housing Requirements years to provide not only the best soaring, Market Analysis prepared by Air Staff Col. Paul Ackerman assumed duties jumping and powered flight experience has shown a need for an end strength as the Academy’s new vice superintendent possible, but also excellent character of 427 homes to house the Academy Thursday. development and leadership programs. based people. The 1982 Academy graduate and The core programs teach cadets a lot “Based on our current occupancy, command pilot has more than 3,500 flying about themselves; instilling confidence and Academy based personnel will be hours. discipline. fully accommodated with the reduced The former 306th Flying Training In addition to honing the skills of the number of units,” said Major Haney. Group commander shared his views about cadet soaring instructor pilots and cadet “We will drop from 1,208 units the Academy and the Air Force with the jumpmasters, the advanced programs to our authorized end strength of 427 Academy Spirit. place cadets in leadership positions where units, with 92 ‘as-is’ new MILCON they teach, evaluate and ultimately decide homes, 291 renovations and 44 new- SPIRIT:What are your thoughts on when fellow cadets are ready to solo an builds,” Major Haney said. advances in Airmanship training and aircraft or jump from one … that is lead- Courtesy Photo See HOUSING, Page 4 officer development for cadets? See VICE SUPERINTENDENT, Page 4 Col. Paul Ackerman
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By Mr. Stephen J. Chen services I’ve been a part of, an airman first class belongings, talk about or make insinuations in 10th Civil Engineer Squadron died when he fell asleep and lost control of his conversations, etc. vehicle, striking an 18-wheel semi-trailer truck. The Suicides are preventable and it starts with The holiday season is a special time of year for cause of death: he had only two hours of sleep before everyone identifying the situation and bringing it to our nation and even more special for our uniformed he began his trip. At another funeral, a senior airman someone’s attention. service members and their families. died riding his motorcycle when he collided with a I cannot stress enough that Operational Risk Many of our brothers and sisters will not be car. The cause of his death: excessive speeding, Management is the key to a successful holiday home this holiday season as they serve tours over- failing to yield to a merging vehicle and not wearing season. Everyone should think before they act. If you seas. For some, this is also their first holiday away protective equipment. These Airmen died senseless travel this holiday, plan ahead of time. Get a good from family and loved ones. It can be a stressful time deaths that were preventable had they kept their night’s rest before embarking on long road trips. for many who are not as fortunate to have the ORM training on their minds. Drive safely and defensively. Watch for other drivers. comfort of family or a place called home. Many find Don’t get involved in high risk activities or behavior the holiday buzz to be depressing and lonely. that can get you injured. Always wear appropriate Therefore, I urge everyone to be wingmen to each I cannot stress enough that protective equipment and ensure you are with other this holiday season and to make it a safe one by “Operational Risk Management someone or a group of people. applying Operational Risk Management every day. Do not drive if you’ve been drinking. Assign a As a former ceremonial guardsman I can tell you is the key to a successful holiday designated driver, call a cab or use a program that firsthand that nothing is more painful than the loss of season. Everyone should think offers rides. a service member during the holidays. It’s even more All supervisors should know what subordinates painful to look into the eyes of the member’s parents, before they act.” are doing at all times. Check in on them from time to spouse and their children and see the loss they’ve time. Ask what they are doing, where they’re going suffered. What goes through an individual’s mind is or if they have plans for the holidays. Make sure no I buried more of my active duty brothers than I impossible to say. For those who take their own lives, one is left behind or left alone during this time of want to remember; some by extracurricular and/or it’s equally heart wrenching and disturbing. Many year and get help if you think someone is suicidal. vehicle accidents, others from suicide. The main reasons lead up to this ultimate decision. Maybe Santa can always use good wingmen to help cause for many was the failure to use ORM and not they’re having financial difficulties. They may have spread his holiday cheer. looking out for each other. no family to go home to, they are unable to go home Make this holiday season special and have It’s been my experience that many of the holiday because of operation requirements/deployments or everyone come back safe for the New Year. Don’t season fatalities involved vehicles and either: they’re dealing with depression, etc. Whatever the forget to think about our troops overseas. Happy speeding, failure to yield to traffic signs and/or other reason, you can do something about it. Holidays and I’ll see all of you in 2007! vehicles, failure to adapt driving habits to road or It’s the duty and responsibility of all supervisors weather conditions, driving with inadequate rest, to take care of their Airmen (or subordinate) and aggressive driving or drunk driving. look out for any changes in their behavior or Correction: Some accidents are caused by other drivers, but demeanor. There are always signs of someone In the Dec. 1 Academy Spirit Lt. Col. Dan the majority of accidents involving active duty contemplating suicide. That person may suddenly Miller’s quote should have read, “Co-workers in the members are due to negligence. In one of the funeral withdraw socially and emotionally, give away astronautics department have been second to none.”
Dress and Personal Appearance – Hair Standards
Male and Female Hair will be clean, well-groomed and neat. Hair will not contain excessive amount of grooming aids or touch the eyebrows. Hair color, highlights, frosting must not be faddish. EXCEPTION: Hair may be visible in front of the woman’s flight cap. Male Men will have a tapered appearance on both sides and back (with or without head gear). Cleanly shaven heads, military high- and-tight, or flat top haircuts are authorized. Hair must not be worn in an extreme or fad style, protrude below the front band of properly worn head gear, touch the ears or collar, exceed 1 1/4 inches in bulk, regardless of length or exceed 1/4 inch at the natural termination point. Female Hair will present a professional appearance. Hair pins and bands must match hair color with long hair secured with no loose ends. Bangs, if worn, will not touch the eyebrows. Braids, micro-braids and cornrows are authorized, however, must be a solid color similar to the individual’s hair color; conservative and not present a faddish appearance. Hair must not extend below any side of an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar regardless of length. Hair length will not be excessive, or include hair ornaments such as ribbons, beads, jeweled pins or a hair scrunchy. Shaved heads, the military high-and-tight or flat top hair- cuts are not authorized. Hair will not prevent proper wear of headgear, including helmet or chemical mask. Synthetic hair is not authorized when not permitted by safety or mission requirements. Dreadlocks are not authorized. NOTE: Minimum length/ bulk required is one inch not to exceed three inches in bulk and will not prevent proper wear of headgear.
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 Maj. Brett Ashworth Academy Public Affairs
Maj. Gen. Tony Przybyslawski, Air Force Personnel Center commander, was recently selected by the Air Force Academy Preparatory School Class of 2007 as their exemplar. An exemplar is a graduate of the Prep School who has gone on to extraordinary accomplishments during their military career. General Przybyslawski was selected from a pool of 16 nominees by the cadet candi- dates. Cadet Candidate Group Commander Melina Kessler contacted General Przybyslawski with the news. “I’m prior enlisted and had never spoken to a major general before, so I was nervous,” Cadet Candidate Kessler said. “But he asked how I was doing and this made me feel comfortable. You can tell he cares about people.” General Przybyslawski was honored to be selected by the class. “My time at the Prep School set the foundation Photo by Robbin Cresswell Maj. Gen. Tony Przybyslawski, Air Force Personnel Center commander, administers the oath of enlist- for my four years at the Academy and throughout my ment to basic military trainees during their graduation Sept. 1. at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Air Force career,” he said. “The academic, physical and character development I gained there was invalu- “What he said really hit home and we are proud to successful at the Academy, in the Air Force and in able.” have him as our exemplar.” life. Exemplars also motivate the cadet candidates His duties as an exemplar include serving as the An exemplar is an important part of the Prep through their visits and words. The cadet candidate class’s graduation speaker and offering motivational School mission according to Col. Larry Jones, Prep class of 2007 could not have selected a better exem- support to the cadet candidates during their time at School commander. plar.” the Prep School. “It is a real honor for a person to be chosen as General Przybyslawski was inducted into the In an address to the Class of 2007 Nov. 10, he an exemplar. Exemplars are selected from a very Prep School Hall of Fame earlier this year. accepted the exemplar duties and spoke on leadership impressive list of candidates who’ve graduated from “I am extremely honored to serve as the exem- and his keys to success. He is scheduled to attend the the Prep School and have become extremely successful plar to the Prep School class of 2007,” General Prep School’s teamwork exercise in the spring. in their careers,” Colonel Jones said. “Their role is Przybyslawski said. “Our country is in good hands “When General Przybyslawski spoke to our class important because they offer an example of how the with these young men and women leading our Air we were blown away,” Cadet Candidate Kessler said. Prep School can prepare cadet candidates to be Force for many years to come.” Be mobile.
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27925 11/06 VEHICLE LOANS Academy Spirit 4 December 8, 2006 Vice Superintendent From Page 1 SPIRIT: How do the operations tempo and over- preparing them to be tomorrow’s Airmen. Right now seas deployments make the cadet experience different that means lighting a fire in their belly to want to know, ership! Last summer we also began the AM-100 from when you were a cadet? understand and communicate what air and space Airmanship Orientation program; it was a great success We were not at war when I was a cadet; today power brings to the fight. Once the desire is instilled, that helped motivate and educate cadets on the everyone entering and, more importantly, graduating the skills and expertise will be developed through Airmanship opportunities available during their cadet from the Academy knows we are engaged in a Global training and over a career’s worth of experience, a career. War on Terrorism. I think this frames their entire seasoned Air Force leader … an Airman, will be SPIRIT: As a 1982 graduate, what are some cadet experience. produced. The best time … no, the critical time to of the changes that have taken place at the Academy I think knowing that soon after graduation you will begin this process is now. that you had hoped to see when you were a cadet be deployed and placed in harm’s way makes you SPIRIT: How do you view the Air Force down here? eager to learn and prepare for it as much as possible. the road? Trying to recall what I thought as a cadet is a bit I would expect the video teleconferences conducted Given the current budget constraints and manpower of a memory test. It’s a little easier to tell you what I with deployed members provide critical information reductions, the Air Force must be more efficient and thought when I arrived back at the Academy in 2005. to answer cadet questions and enhance understanding effective when conducting day-to-day operations. Obviously, security around the Academy had changed; of duties and missions. If I were a cadet today, I’d be Everyone will need to be smart when allocating everything was open when I was a cadet. I remember asking as many questions and listening to as many war resources and take advantage of new technology and the chapel wall nearly overflowing with visitors stories as I could. innovation to do their jobs. It will require dedication everyday for the noon meal formation. SPIRIT: What can cadets, staff and faculty and leadership at all levels to ensure mission accom- Now we are more vigilant with practical measures expect from you as vice superintendent? plishment. The Air Force will be smaller but much more in place to enhance protection. The “best” change I would have to describe my leadership style as effective at accomplishing the mission. has been replacing the fourth class system with the mine. A better question might be “how would others SPIRIT: What should readers expect from you officer development system. I think the focus on char- describe your leadership style?” as you assume your new duties? acter development, increasing levels of responsibility SPIRIT: As the Academy prepares future offi- Although I’ve been here for nearly two years, I and the involvement of all mission elements in every cers for the operational Air Force, what is uppermost feel there is still a lot about the Academy I have to learn. aspect of cadet life better prepares cadets for their future in your mind? Readers should expect to see me walking around careers as Air Force officers. Preparing cadets for their Air Force careers, trying to learn as much as I can as quickly as I can. Housing From Page 1 mation in the near future. metered, the project owner will collect data for approx- Occupants will be required to sign a 12-month imately one year. The occupant will then be allotted Privatization not only renovates and rebuilds lease. After the 12-months, it is month-to-month. 110 percent of estimated utilities for electric and homes, it rebuilds the community,” he said. “Amenities Should the current occupants choose not to sign natural gas. Should the occupants stay below the include the community center, a separate mainte- the lease they will need to vacate their residence. This allotted amount, they will keep the difference. Should nance facility, lawn care, snow shoveling on all unit move will be funded by the Academy should the occu- the occupant exceed the allotment, the person will drive ways and common sidewalks, an automatic pant decide to vacate after being approached to sign owe the difference. underground irrigation system and tenant renters’ a lease. No pet deposits will be charged. insurance at no cost,” said Major Haney. “Special prop- A military clause applies to PCS, retirement or sepa- Tenant renters insurance will be provided to occu- erty management programs will enhance the quality ration. pants at no additional cost. of life for the Airmen on the Academy.” Occupants will receive their basic allowance for The FC-Hunt team has started physical condition Final negotiations are in progress and privatiza- housing in their pay and will have to start an allotment assessments required by the lending institution. This tion is scheduled to kick-off in the spring of 2007. to transfer their BAH to the private owner. Occupants may require access to occupied units. Dates and units Academy civil engineers anticipate a smooth transi- will not be writing checks to the project owner monthly for this will be forthcoming. tion from government to privatized housing owner- In the beginning, the project owner will keep the For more information visit: http://www.afcee. ship. occupant’s basic allowance for housing and pay all brooks.af.mil/dc/dcp/news/Download/TransitionSup Housing residents will receive additional infor- utilities. After the units are renovated/re-built and port/PrivatizationFAQsv20.pdf.
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By Butch Wehry and scope of their telecommunication infrastructure and Academy Spirit staff to bridge the digital divide. “Once people are equipped with information and She was enjoying the bay and Hong Kong’s moun- know-how, they will be able to use their ingenuity and tains earlier this week while attending the Geneva- resourcefulness to develop their economic potential, to based Telecom World’s Youth Forum. guard their hard-earned liberty and build sustainable As a Belize citizen, Cadet 4th Class Carrie Wong democracies. Through programs like the youth forum, K. was also representing the Academy at the forum for we are helping today’s youth to become tomorrow’s ICT young people from more than 150 countries. leaders,” said Telecom World’s Secretary General, Mr. She returned to the Academy Thursday, following Yoshio Utsumi, from Geneva, Switzerland. the youth forum’s talks, debates, interactive panel Cadet Wong K. attended the minister’s dinner discussions, explorations and experiences presented Monday night, shuttling between the Regal Riverside by the organization and telecommunications industry Hotel and the Asian World-Expo Building. about information and communication technology. “It was breath-taking with more than 200 other She applied for the forum while attending the young people like myself from 150 countries dressed University of Belize before arriving at the Academy. in their national attire,” she said. “In all our discussions, “I explained my predicament and asked if I could most of the youth here share concern for this year’s topic still be a fellow this year,” said the first-year interna- ‘bridging the digital divide’ which seems to be the tional cadet. resounding gap between rural and urban areas.” “The Academy allowed me to do so without reser- She said she will share her learning and experiences Courtesy Photo vation,” she said from Hong Kong on Tuesday. in an island city of skyscrapers and coach rides with International cadet and Belize citizen Cadet 4th The yearly forum builds on a long-term commit- the ocean below and mountains behind. Class Carrie Wong K. spent this week represent- ment to assist and support low income and least devel- But that may have to wait until after the holidays ing the Academy at Telecom World’s Youth Forum oped countries in their efforts to improve the standard and a planned visit to her sister in North Carolina. in Hong Kong.
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By Ann Patton “We wanted to honor Ben and let Academy Spirit staff others know we’re still thinking about him,” Carol Burnett, Foxridge resident, When Ben Zettel was in the third said of the $481 donation. “We agreed this grade, he told his family he was going to would make Ben happy.” attend the Air Force Academy. Ed Gavagan, director of the Airman When he was 10, he asked Santa for and Family Readiness Flight, said it is a a pint-size camouflage uniform. fitting gift. On Dec. 26 he would have celebrated “We were struck in the heart by these his 31st birthday. women who did this,” he said. “Anytime Sadly, Capt. Benton Zettel, Academy people get together with this kind of Class of 1998, had his Air Force career spirit, it is truly generous.” end four years ago when his F-16C Friends of Family Support funds such crashed in a training accident near Cannon activities as family-related events, volun- Air Force Base, N.M. teer recognition and personal Airman He is still in the minds and hearts of emergencies. It is supported by private the Englewood friends and neighbors he donations. grew up around. Captain Zettel, an Eagle Scout, was In his honor, the Foxridge Women’s the middle of three sons. He learned to Club has foregone their annual holiday fly with his pilot father, Norman Zettel, ornament exchange for a donation to the and followed in the path of his uncle, Courtesy Photo Academy’s Airman and Family Readiness retired Lt. Col. Frank Zettel of Colorado Capt. Benton “Slinger” Zettel, Academy Class of 1998, loved everything Flight non-profit fund, Friends of Family Springs, who flew B-24 missions during about flying. Support. World War II. “I was just floored,” said Ben’s mother “He loved flying. He loved what he His energy even became a family mates a generous beverage donation if ,Esta Zettel. “It is so kind of them, and did,” Mrs. Zettel said. joke. When family members fast-paced they would take out a certain Academy Ben would be so proud the gift will help She described him as unassuming, their own activities, they were said to “be player. members of the Air Force.” thoughtful and “he never tooted his own pulling a Ben.” Air Force still won, 23-3. The women’s club has been at the horn.” There was no shortage of competi- Captain Zettel deeply influenced his heart of a loosely organized but close-knit Captain Zettel was deeply in love tion between brothers when it came to colleagues, so much that four of his group of families in the Zettel’s housing with his wife Molly, whom he met at a sports. In 1996 brother Nat was playing classmates and a French air force officer area. For more than 20 years, the 20 or mutual friend’s wedding. lacrosse at the University of Colorado named their babies after him. so families have shared babysitting, sports, “He packed so much into his life,” while brother Ben played for the “The ripples of his life are going to gardening, camping and weekly Bunco Mrs. Zettel said of her son’s drive and Academy. When the two teams clashed go on for a long, long time,” Mrs. Zettel games, among other activities. determination. “He never stopped.” at the Academy, Nat promised team- said. Climb to the Peak of Your Profession Thank you for all that you do. CTU has been a proud supporter of our nation’s military for over 40 years! • Military certifi cation of CTU degree • Earn your Associate’s Degree in as little as programs 18 months • Large population of vocational rehabilitation • Earn your Bachelor’s Degree in as little as veterans 36 months • Participant of GoArmyEd Portal and SOC • Earn your Master’s Degree in as little as • Personal staff assistance for military 16½ months students • Flexible class schedules: days, nights, • Security courses validated by the weekends & online Committee on National Security Systems • Learn from professors with experience in • Gain knowledge necessary to meet their industry DOD8570 requirements • Practical, hands-on training for the business world DEGREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Business • Engineering • Computer Science • Information Technology • and more!
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By Ann Patton The daughter of an Army Airman Academy Spirit staff who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and spouse of an Air Force It was 1969 and a group of service Reservist, Ms. Dowling grew up around member wives were gathered around a Air Force bases as her father followed Maryland kitchen table. They talked civilian job responsibilities involving about the need for economic security for aircraft testing. Her active duty son-in- survivors of retired service members. law recently retired from the Navy. That small group put their talk into Ms. Dowling knows well that the action and worked to push the Survivor military is not just a job but a lifestyle. Benefit Plan through the Congress. While it offers opportunities for adven- Originally called the Military Wives ture and learning, families have unique Association, the group blossomed into challenges. what is known today as the National “Military families have to be tough,” Military Family Association, Inc., with she said. “If they weren’t, their marriage 25,000 members. It is headquartered in and families wouldn’t survive. It takes a Alexandria, Va. special spouse to be a military spouse. But For the first time since the founding it can be a good life.” of the organization, the Colorado Springs Deployments are putting strain on area has its own NMFA representative for families. all area military installations. “It’s really tough right now,” Ms. Photo by Ann Patton Barbara Dowling, systems adminis- Dowling said and noted half of families Barbara Dowling expects to stay very busy as the new representative of the trator at Fort Carson, has been appointed seem to be doing OK, the other half not National Military Family Association for the Pikes Peak Region. to the NMFA slot. She volunteered for so OK. “They could do better if they had the position and works without pay and more support.” families, they are suffering the most. program treats children of deployed outside her regular job hours. Especially hard hit are younger “They need to be able to reach out service members to a week at summer “I saw a need for it,” she said of her service members and families. and talk to each other,” she said. camp. She is exploring ways to find a site reason for volunteering. “This state, of “They often have no concept of being Federal budget increases for family- for a Colorado camp and raise funds to all states, should have representation.” in a military lifestyle,” she said. “They’re related and morale activities would go a make it cost-free for families. The NMFA represents the interests not ready for the demands.” long way to help families, and Ms. Ms. Dowling plans to retire from her and concerns of uniformed services fami- Extended family and community Dowling is not happy some military fami- job at Fort Carson and from her NMFA lies and advocates for quality-of-life support could ease their strain. Ms. lies must rely on public assistance to responsibilities in two years. issues. Members include active duty, Dowling would also like to have other make ends meet. “I would like to have a working reserve component and retirees from all support avenues in place. “Some of them are eligible for food support group here by that time,” she ranks of the seven uniformed services “I want to be more proactive with the stamps,” she said. “That’s pathetic, espe- said. “If I can get it halfway, I’ll feel like (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, National Guard and Reserves,” she said. cially when service members are putting I’ve succeeded.” Coast Guard, Public Health Service and “Families need standardized, cross-service their lives on the line.” For more information on supporting the Commissioned Corps of the National briefings before deployment.” “Operation Purple” is also high on area service members through NMFA, Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.) Often remote from other military her list of to-do’s. The NMFA-backed call (719) 339-1830.
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Force will fly them, I’ll jump out of “We had five ships in the water at any them.” time,” Mr. Dunn said of the magnitude He is now feeding the Air Force. of the needed food stuffs. As project manager of the High “We just couldn’t go down to the Country Inn, Mr. Dunn oversees the local market.” preparation and serving of meals for 900 It took four months in Iraq to tran- Academy Preparatory School cadet candi- sition from Meals Ready to Eat to full dates and other military members and dining hall fare. Once up and running with guests. the operation, Mr. Dunn and his staff The former Army paratrooper and made sure the troops in the field enjoyed retired chief warrant officer wasn’t the same Thanksgiving dinner served in looking forward to military retirement, the dining hall. which became official three weeks ago. Preparing meals for prisoners was yet “I was sad about not working with another task. An Iraqi diet often includes the troops but I feel right at home here,” rice, pita bread, lamb, goat, fruit and few he said. vegetables. During Ramadan when Mr. Dunn is a contractor with the Muslims are forbidden to eat before Daybreaker/Cantu Joint Venture company sunset, they were provided night meals. Photo by Ann Patton Project manager Tim Dunn receives favorable comments from prep school and has been on the job for two months. “That was a unique challenge,” Mr. cadet candidates at the High County Inn. The homey setting of the Inn, with Dunn said of the logistics. its double-sided fireplace, overstuffed While in Iraq he often heard the troops out of action,” Mr. Dunn said. and serve four meals a day, including a chairs and floor-to-ceiling glass wall whistle of incoming weaponry. One co- “Combat efficiency is directly related to late-night snack, in shifts from 3:30 in the overlooking the Academy, is a long way worker was hit by an improvised explo- food.” morning to 10:30 at night. During the from the bunkers of Southeast Asia where sive device but survived and earned a Although not in combat, meals for blizzard, six staff members, including he served as food advisor. Purple Heart. cadet candidates are just as important to Mr. Dunn, slept on the Inn’s floor so no Shortly after 9/11, Mr. Dunn and his Mr. Dunn was awarded the Bronze him, and he is seeking to expand the one went hungry the next day. comrades from Fort Bragg, NC, took off Star for his service. menus. He recalled this Thanksgiving when for Afghanistan, where he was food Food was his specialty throughout “Food is motivational,” he said. “Over guests enjoyed good food, the mountain advisor for nearly a year. his 22 active duty years, and he under- good, hot food they can relax and take it view and an extra treat when a small herd Army Lt. Gen. Richard Sanchez then stands how critical it is to the military. easy.” of deer appeared outside on the patio. tapped him to be food advisor in Iraq “During the Korean War it was food- The father of two young children “I’ve got the best job in the world,” where he procured, managed delivery of born illnesses, not weapons, that took supervises 60 employees who prepare he said. Cadets connect with troops via care packages By Butch Wehry to show our appreciation to our brothers and sisters in want to,” said the cadet, one of the key organizers of the Academy Spirit staff the Colorado Springs area.” project. The effort is backed by two cadets at the wing level, Generous donations from parents clubs and private Not surprisingly, cadets are putting together care four at the group level, 40 at the squadron level and any donations from parents are funding the project. packages for troops. other cadet who gives the time to write a letter for the One cadet has a mom who did care packages Nor should why they’re doing it be a surprise. care packages. in California and a brother in Iraq so she asked wing “Someday we will all be deployed to a combat zone Letters are written by cadets to soldiers at Fort officials if she could start organizing the effort by and we understand the importance of showing our Carson and placed in packets with personal hygiene items contacting Fort Carson for a point of contact to send support to soldiers in Iraq by sending them letters,” like hand wipes, sports drink mixes and health snacks. care packages to. said Cadet 1st Class Ieva Kuzminaite, an exchange “If we receive items like soccer balls, we will send “If one soldier in Iraq reads the letters in the care cadet from Lithuania with Cadet Squadron 7. “This is them to the troops to give as gifts to Iraqi children,” said packages, gets use out of the items in the care package such a difficult time to be away from families and we Cadet Kuzminaite. Packages are being sent to squadron and feels appreciated by people back home, then we have want the soldiers to know they are in our thoughts. The equivalent units. accomplished what we set out to do,” said Cadet military is a family, no matter what service, and we want “We are putting forth this effort because cadets Kuzminaite. Church of Christ 1402 W. Pikes Peak Ave A block north of Colorado Ave at 14th and Pikes Peak Ave, west of downtown •A Cappella Music •Sound, Conservative Bible Teaching Sunday Bible Classes 9:00 A.M. Worship 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 P.M. www.pikespeakchurchofchrist.org Academy Spirit 10 December 8, 2006 We’re very good all year. Digital Cable. High-Speed Internet. Two great services. 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Radio personality (AFPN) — The surrounding mountains for her No. 1 hits “There is No Arizona” this tour to entertain U.S. military men and disc jockey Delilah wowed the here echoed the sounds of rock, blues, and “When I Think About Angels.” and women around the world,” Ms. troops with her comedic talent and country and laughter when national Along with those crowd favorites, she O’Neal said. personal sentiments regarding her entertainment artists performed for performed songs from her newest CD. John Popper, a member of the blues brother who died in an aircraft training rock band Blues Traveler, brought the accident. She also took the time to share crowd alive with his high-intensity a conversation she had with a spouse of vocals and harp playing. He also elec- a deployed Bagram Airman. trified the audience with his sincere “I really wanted to do this tour. I dedication to showing them his appre- receive so many calls every night from ciation for their service. While he people who have loved ones in harm’s enjoyed playing his songs and putting way, and my heart breaks thinking about on a show for the troops, Mr. Popper said the fear they live with every day,” said his real enjoyment came from meeting Delilah. “I hope that by visiting the the service members and talking with troops and bringing them some holiday them one on one. cheer, they will feel the love and respect “I’m just so amazed by what kids we have for them each and every day.” half my age can do,” he said. “We don’t The Operation Season’s Greetings feel like we hold a candle to the tour is an annual event sponsored by Airmen.” Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Europe Mr. Popper played several of his and the Air Force Reserve Recruiting favorites along with new hits from his Service with performances at several latest album and was accompanied by locations in Germany, Turkey and members of the Reserve band. Southwest Asia. “OSG is unique in that it also show- The project started more than nine cases the talent of our own Air Force years ago and was designed as a way to entertainers. It often comes as a surprise bring entertainment to troops away from to the audience just how great our own home and family during the holidays. band members are when they have a This year’s effort is a collaboration Photos by Tech Sgt. Joseph Kapinos Jamie O’Neal performs one of her hit country songs for deployed service chance to step away from the standard between the Band of the U.S. Air Force members at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, while John Popper (right) of ceremonial, protocol and concert Reserve, and the USAFE band along Blues Traveler does likewise Nov. 28. venues,” said Dave Ballengee, the with USAFE Services. WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Family friendly dining with an extensive menu featuring homemade NY style pizzas, steaks, wings and burgers. 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" # $ " % &''() * &'') www.proudtoserveagain.com Academy Spirit December 8, 2006 NEWS BRIEFS 13 Cadet-built satellite reaches assignments in New Mexico, North Carolina and the Pearl Harbor survivors United Kingdom. launch site Previously, he was the Chief of Requirements, remember Directorate of Air, Space and Information Operations, Plans The Academy’s latest cadet-built satellite, FalconSat- and Requirements, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, The 65th Annual Pearl Harbor Survivors Memorial 3, was picked up from the Academy’s Space Systems Hickam AFB, Hawaii. He also commanded the 20th Ceremony took place Thursday at 10:55 a.m. at the Research Center by two Academy graduates and shipped Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M. His staff tours Academy cemetery. by a contract delivery service to Cape Canaveral, Fla., Dec. included duty as Liaison Officer for 13th Air Force and The start time mirrored the local time of the 1., where it’s now being prepped for launch Jan. 18. as Deputy Director for the Central Air Force Air Component attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. This satellite is the product of the Academy’s satel- Coordination Element to Multi-National Force-Iraq. The program honored those who gave their lives lite program, where cadets “learn space by doing space” during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which said Lt. Col. Tim Lawrence, center director. FalconSAT- brought the United States into World War II. The 3 will carry five scientific experiments into space for the ceremony has been conducted at the Academy for more Department of Defense, most of which center on space, than 13 years by the Marine Corps League and local weather and satellite operations. Pearl Harbor survivors. Once in orbit, the satellite will be controlled by cadets Maj. Chris Rein from the Academy’s Department in the Academy’s ground control station. The cadet ground of History was be the guest speaker. The ceremony controllers will download and provide data from the included a moment of silence, music and Taps by the scientific experiments to researchers at the Academy’s Colorado Springs Middle School Band and a Marine Space Physics and Atmospheric Research Center and to Corps League Color Guard. the Academy’s research associates. FalconSAT-3 will launch aboard an Atlas V rocket Academy Airman facing court as part of the DoD Space Test Program-1 mission. martial Academy grad new 306 FTG A court-martial for an enlisted Airman charged commander with rape convened Tuesday. Airman 1st Class Ricardo Villamil, of the 10th Col. Mark D. Kelly assumed command of the 306th Mission Support Squadron, faces one charge Flying Training Group during a change of command of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of ceremony Thursday. Photo by 1st Lt. John Ross Military Justice (rape), for which he could receive the He is responsible for the airmanship training and Holly and Ivy maximum penalty of death, and a second charge officer development of more than 2,500 Air Force Academy Master Sgt. Bill Applegate plays a guitar solo of violating Article 134 (willfully and wrongfully cadets annually. in the Air Force Academy Band’s Holly and Ivy inveigling and holding another individual against Colonel Kelly is a 1984 graduate of the Academy. He Holiday Concert at Hofstra University, N.Y., his/her will), for which he could receive a maximum attended undergraduate pilot training at Williams Air Nov. 26.The band will perform the Holly and Ivy sentence of confinement for life without eligibility Force Base, Ariz., earning his wings in 1985. His avia- concert at the Pikes Peak Center Monday, of parole. tion career includes 3,000 flying hours in fighter aircraft Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are available Proceedings are convening in the Academy’s including the F-4F, F-111D/F and F-15E, with flying at the World Arena or the Pikes Peak Center. Harmon Hall courtroom. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY SERVES THE MILITARY WITH OUR GRADUATE DEGREE, YOU’RE PREPARED TO BE IN CHARGE. An M.A. in Management and Leadership from Webster University gives you the knowledge to be in charge. We have a faculty that practices what it teaches, class hours that work around your schedule, and small classes with lots of one-on-one attention. Contact us today. Webster University–Peterson AFB 719-574-7562 • Fax: 719-574-2333 E-mail: [email protected] www.webster.edu/co Classes Begin January 8 Academy Spirit 14 December 8, 2006 Academy Spirit December 8, 2006 FEATURE 15 Fall, when their spectacular color show begins comprising a single clone exhibit identical charac- anew. teristics such as leaf-out timing, branch angle and Aspens:Aspens: thethe Another aspect of aspen greatness is evident bark coloration. Although there are differences in year-round and arguably transcends their visual leaf size, shape and pigmentation within a clone, appeal. They are the largest organisms on earth. the patches of differently colored trees during the This “biggest” accolade is usually lavished upon fall generally represent different clones with largestlargest andand the blue whale, of which the largest on record was genetically determined differences in the type and more than 375,000 pounds. More botanically- timing of coloration change. oriented individuals would protest this misdirected In various journal reports and the October acclaim, and instead nominate the General 1993 issue of Discover magazine, Dr. Michael thethe brightestbrightest Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park. The Grant, of the Department of Ecology and largest tree on record, this is a sequoia weighing an Evolutionary Biology at the University of By Dr. David Hale estimated 2.8 million pounds. Colorado, describes a huge aspen clone that he Department of Biology Size enthusiasts might recall the early 1990s and his colleagues dubbed “Pando,” from the Latin report of a huge underground fungus, estimated at “pand” meaning spread out. This clone, located in When thinking of aspens, visions of brilliant 22,000 pounds and 37 acres in area. Since then, Utah’s Fish Lake National Forest, consisted of gold leaves in late September and early October several reports claimed even larger individuals of 47,000 stems spread over 106 acres. Considering come to mind. fungus. But, these organisms are all “gravitation- the roots, stems and leaves, Dr. Grant and his At the middle elevations in the Colorado ally challenged” compared to the largest known colleagues conservatively estimated the weight of Rockies (8,500-10,500 feet in the Pike National aspen “individual,” which spans more than 106 this individual at 13 million pounds. The age of Forest), we are visually treated to entire mountain- acres and weighs more than 13 million pounds. this and other clones cannot readily be determined. sides of alternating yellow and green during the Some aspects of “aspenology” should be While counting the growth rings reveals the age of early fall. mentioned to provide a proper context. a stem, it does not necessarily represent the age of A substantial peak in mountain travel coin- We typically think of trees as individuals, and, the entire stand. Inferential evidence, for example cides with the color peak of the aspens. For for most trees, this categorization is accurate. A the area of the clone, suggests that large aspen Colorado Springs area residents, Mueller State single seed sprouts and ultimately produces an stands are typically 8,000-10,000 years old. Park and the Academy’s Farish Recreational Area individual tree. With at least one living member in excess of are popular destinations as the flashy aspens put By contrast, aspens rarely develop from seeds. 13 million pounds, the aspen species clearly takes on their dramatic color display. Once their leaves These trees exhibit vegetative reproduction, in first-place in overall size. Trendy dinosaurs, drop in October, the aspens become seemingly which roots spread horizontally before producing charismatic blue whales, stately sequoias and lifeless relics of their former gilded glory. Among another vertically growing tree with a stem. hidden fungi all pale in comparison. the still-green pines, firs and spruces, the bare and All of the trees in an aspen grove have The seasonally admired aspen deserves fitfully swaying aspen trees seem downright sprouted from a single, extensive root system. respect and appreciation throughout the year, not depressing. Thus, an aspen stand consists of hundreds or even just when at its peak autumn color. The area As we focus on snow and winter activities, we thousands of interconnected, genetically identical covered by one aspen grove is a huge, single indi- forget about the disenthroned aspens until the next trees representing one individual plant. The trees vidual. Photo by Dr. David Hale Holiday fire safety always a burning issue By James Rackl tive and correct the problem. from contact with combustibles. Candles must be checked Academy Fire Inspector Every year there’s a story about how a holiday tree after use to make sure they are completely out. was involved in a fire with tragic consequences. A lot of cooking is done between now and the end The joy of the holidays can cloud the message of fire Remember, trees sold in November were cut down in of the season. The greatest threat is cooking with a deep safety. October and must last until after New Year’s. During this fat fryer. A large amount of grease means an opportu- So it’s an especially good time to remind everyone period, they need a constant supply of water to maintain nity for a fire. Use extreme caution when using any deep of some basic fire safety precautions. their freshness. No matter how much water is provided, fat fryer. The boiling liquid can cause life threatening When traveling to spend time with friends and the tree has been dying since the moment it was cut down. burns and can easily spread fire to adjacent areas. family, don’t forget to check your surroundings to make Survivors of fires involving these trees often describe the Keep children away from the fryer at all times while sure your home is as safe as possible. Don’t hesitate tree as “blowing up” when it catches fire. A dried out the oil is heated and when hot items are removed from to correct a problem that could have a serious effect tree can be a fire bomb waiting to explode. the oven and placed on counters. A child can grab a hot on you or your family. For example, a home with a Another common holiday fire hazard is decorator pan and suffer a burn before an adult can react. dried out holiday tree poses a significant risk to all candles. For more information on holiday fire safety, call its residents. If it’s a threat in your home, be proac- All candles should be in containers to protect the flame fire prevention at 333-2473. 16 Academy Spirit FEATURE December 8, 2006 17 AcademyAcademyAcademy bandbandband hitshitshits recruitingrecruitingrecruiting Photo by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson An inspired Jordan Steinberg, a freshman at Mamaroneck High School, shows off his guitar chops to Master Sgt. Jeremy Laukhuf and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Brannen after their first performance. Steinberg snuck back into the auditorium to see Blue Steel’s second perform- trailtrailtrail ininin NYCNYCNYC ance later in the morning. By Senior Airman Brian Ferguson such good music,” Sergeant Brannen said. Air Force Print News The sergeant hopes he can provide the same positive effect on these students as the “Airmen of NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (AFPN) — In 1984, Note” did for him. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Brannen, then 19, heard the “It appeals to kids my age,” said 14-year-old U.S. Air Force band “Airmen of Note” play for the Jordan. “If someone were considering joining the first time. He said that one concert changed his military, this could do it.” entire perception of the military. “The teachers loved it, the administrators loved Now, more than 20 years later, the Air Force it and the kids obviously loved it,” Mr. Williams Academy Band “Blue Steel,” hopes their Nov. 22 said. “Great show.” performance gave students at Mamaroneck High The Air Force Academy Band performed in School here the opportunity to learn more about New York throughout the week including in the the Air Force. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and on Good “We demonstrate the professionalism and high Morning America Nov. 24. quality of the Air Force through music,” said Sergeant Brannen, now lead guitar and vocalist for Blue Steel. “If we show them we are good, imagine what they must think about the rest of the Air Force.” The band played two 45-minute shows at the high school. The concert helped provide a small glimpse into what the Air Force and the Air Force Academy has to offer. “As a guidance counselor, it’s good for us to be exposed to the Air Force Academy and what it provides,” said Pete Williams, a counselor at the school. The band played songs by U2, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others. They also played original songs from their own music library. “They played one of my favorite songs, ‘Separate Ways’ by Journey,” Freshman Jordan Steinberg said. “They are great musicians.” When the concert was over, students could not resist coming up to the band members and Photo by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson thanking them, even asking for autographs. Tech. Sgt. Julie Bradley brings the Mamaroneck High School, NY, crowd into “If we can impress students from New York the show by picking out one student from the crowd and singing to him. Blue City, we feel good. They have so much access to Steel turns ordinary high school auditoriums across the country into venues Photos by 1st Lt. John Ross for live rock music. Left to right: Senior Master Sgt. Scott Barbier, drums, Master Sgt. Jeremy Laukhuf, bass, Tech. Sgt. Julie Bradley, vocals, Tech. Sgt. Stephen Brannen, guitar, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Benton, keyboards Academy Spirit 18 SPORTS December 8, 2006 Arena AF, Nwaelele reach new heights Senior forward fuels Falcons climb in poll Gridders honored Air Force junior linebacker By Wayne Amann Smith. Prior to the announcement, Drew Fowler was named first- Academy Spirit Editor Nwaelele was averaging 18.5 points and team all-Mountain West four rebounds per game. Conference Tuesday in an Dan Nwaelele is a soft-spoken cadet. The senior is averaging 21.5 points announcement by the league But, thanks to the two most produc- and shooting 77.4 percent, 24-for-31, from office. Senior offensive lineman tive games of his Air Force basketball the field in his last four outings. Robert Kraay and junior half- career, the Bothell, Wash., product spoke “Our team is unselfish,” he said. back Chad Hall each earned volumes on the Clune Arena court. “We’re always looking to each other to second-team all-conference Nwaelele pumped in back-to-back get the best possible shot.” kudos. Four other Falcons career-high 26-point games Saturday and Against IPFW and UTPA, Nwaelele earned honorable mention Wednesday to pace the high-flying Falcons went 14-of-16 from the floor, 8-for-9 from including junior quarterback to 78-66 and 70-58 wins over Indiana 3-point land and 16-of-16 from the free Shaun Carney, junior safety Purdue-Fort Wayne and Texas-Pan throw line. Bobby Giannini, senior center American, respectively. Air Force is riding His point production was needed in Stuart Perlow and senior defen- the crest of a five-game winning streak. both games as the acronym opponents, sive lineman Gilberto Perez “I have a lot of confidence right now despite the final scores, gave Air Force all who battled through injuries and my teammates have confidence in it could handle. all season. me,” Nwaelele said. The Falcons led the (IPFW) Swimmers qualify The twin wins upped the bluesuiters Mastadons, (3-5), by just 51-49 midway record to 9-1, the second time in program through the second half and the (UTPA Air Force swimming history they’ve started a season that well. )Broncs, (5-4), tied Air Force at 47 with seniors Chris Knaute and Paul Plus, the victories solidified their #23 8:03 to play in their game. Parmenter both notched strong national ranking in Monday’s USA “The games were pretty much what I swims Saturday in the final day Photo by Danny Meyer Today/ESPN Coaches poll, the highest anticipated,” Air Force head coach Jeff Falcon forward Dan Nwaelele slams of action at the 2006 U.S. Open ranking in school history. The only other Bzdelik said. “They’re tough teams that home two of his game-high 26 points at the Boilermaker Aquatics time Air Force was ranked was March 8, really battled. Danny’s very quietly so Wednesday leading Air Force to a 70-58 Center on the Purdue University 2004, at #25, in both the Coaches and effective on the court. He’s been on a tear win over UTPA at Clune Arena. campus. Associated Press polls. so I kept him in the whole (UTPA) game.” boot on the bench to immobilize the injury. Knaute finished 17th in Nwaelele’s hot hand was recognized Nwaelele played all 40 minutes in the Bzdelik said the senior may see action the 100 meter and 21st in the by the Mountain West Conference which backcourt because earlier in the week Saturday against Colorado College but in 1500 freestyle events. The Monday named the 6-foot-5 forward its starting point guard Matt McCraw sprained all likelihood the team will “err on the senior from Houston swam a Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the week his right ankle when he stepped on a team- side of caution” and McCraw would rest 52.32 in the preliminaries to with Colorado State junior center Jason mate’s foot in practice. McCraw wore a the ankle for one more game. take 17th and then jumped up one spot to 16th with a swim of 53.33 in the finals. Knaute then swam the 1500 in 16:12.38. TCU grounds AF in season finale Parmenter swam the 200 By Wayne Amann butterfly event, placing 26th Academy Spirit Editor with a time of 2:06.79. Both seniors have quali- In legal circles, possession is considered fied for the Olympic Trials as nine-tenths of the law. Parmenter qualified in the 200 In football, it’s considered the best way individual medley Nov. 30 and to control the game, the clock and ulti- Knaute the 400 IM on Dec. 1. mately the score. Wrestlers busy Texas Christian University played keep Junior Jake Kriegbaum led away from Air Force for the better part of the Air Force wrestling team on the first half Saturday on its way to a 24-0 day one of the Cliff Keen Las intermission lead. TCU then tacked on two Vegas Invitational, compiling a more scores after the break thanks to Falcon 2-2 record at the prestigious turnovers, en route to a 38-14 Mountain tournament. West Conference rout before 30,767 fans at Kriegbaum opened with a Amon Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. 6-0 decision over Brown’s Steve TCU (10-2, 6-2 MWC), which has a Delorenzo, moving into the Dec. 19 date against Northern Illinois in the Photo by Cadet 2nd Class Paul Russo round of 16. Kriegbaum also Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, scored on each Air Force fullback Ryan Williams follows the block of center Stuart Perlow up the registered a 13-1 decision over of its four first half possessions. Their most middle for a gain in the Falcons regular season finale, a 38-14 loss to TCU Dec. 2 Pittsburgh’s Joe Ciampoli. impressive drive covered 97 yards in 19 at Amon Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Meanwhile, five different plays and took 7:03 to complete. The 19th “It stinks going out like that,” Air Force streak to 168 consecutive games. The Falcons Falcons notched two victories play was Quentily Harmon’s 14-yard touch- senior Adam Zanotti said. “Four-and-eight were last shutout by Mississippi, 13-0, in the each Saturday at the FHSU- down reception. is not how we wanted this season to be.” 1992 Liberty Bowl. The streak is the eighth Bob Smith Open, hosted by The Horned Frogs were on offense for Thoughts of a second half rally by Air longest in the country. Fort Hays State in Kansas. 20:24 in the first half. They gained 278 Force were wiped out by an interception Air Force’s final score of the season Falcons at home yards in offense while holding the Falcons and two fumbles on the Falcons first three came with 2:40 left in the game when backup Boxing to 45. TCU converted their first seven third- drives of the half. The bluesuiters totaled just quarterback Jim Ollis capped an 8-play, 74- Friday Night Fights, today, 4:30 down situations. 128 yards on offense in the game, 220 below yard drive with a 19-yard touchdown run. p.m., Cadet Gym TCU won the time of possession 33:28 their season average. Ollis had a team-high 63 yards on 11 Men’s Basketball to 26:32. Ironically, Air Force entered the “We got whipped in all three areas of carries. Colorado College, Sat., 2 p.m., game leading the conference and ranked the game,” Air Force head coach Fisher The next Air Force football game will Norfolk St., Wednesday, 7 p.m., seventh nationally in time of possession DeBerry admitted. “It was tough for us, no be the 2007 season opener Sept. 1 against Both games at Clune Arena with a 32:24 per game average. question.” South Carolina State at Falcon Stadium. Wrestling The loss capped a 4-8 season and 3-5 Air Force averted a shutout when Hunter Besides its eight Mountain West Conference Colorado Mines, Saturday, 7 mark in the Mountain West Conference. It Altman returned a blocked punt 15 yards for games, Air Force will play at Navy on Oct. p.m., East Gym was the third straight sub-.500 campaign for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. 6, home against Army on Nov. 3 and at the Falcons. The play extended the Falcons team scoring Notre Dame on Nov. 10. Academy Spirit December 8, 2006 19 Falcons fit to be tied, twice Scoreboard By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor INTERCOLLEGIATE Football Dec. 2 at Fort Worth, Texas Effort is one thing, execution is TCU 38 Falcons 14 another. Just ask Air Force head hockey Men’s Basketball coach Frank Serratore. Dec. 2 at AFA His Falcons had just tied first place Falcons 78 IPFW 66 Sacred Heart 1-1 at the Cadet Ice Arena Dec. 6 at AFA Saturday. The deadlocked followed a 3-all #23 Falcons 70 UTPA 58 draw between the two clubs Nov. 30 on the Women’s Basketball same frozen pond. Dec. 1 at AFA Air Force Classic Two wins would have pulled the blue- Falcons 67 Yale 55 suiters to within one point of the front- Dec. 2 at AFA running Pioneers in the Atlantic Hockey Western Michigan 71 Falcons 54 Association standings. Air Force played Hockey well enough to win both times, but didn’t. Dec. 1 at AFA They remain in third place, five points Falcons 3 Sacred Heart 3 out of first. Dec. 2 at AFA Falcons 1 Sacred Heart 1 “We work hard every night,” Serratore Photo by Danny Meyer said. “But, we have to execute better on Falcon center Eric Ehn gets checked into the boards Saturday by Sacred Heart INTRAMURAL defenseman Corey Laureysen. offense. We have an issue there.” Basketball The Falcons riddled Sacred Heart goal- clanked a wrist shot off a post :50 into the The key stretch for Air Force (8-7-3, Intramural Division tender Jason Smith with 74 shots in the two extra session, but the game ended in a 5-2-3 AHA) came midway in the second Team W L games but lit the lamp just four times. 306 FTG 3 0 standoff. period when its penalty killers thwarted a MDG #1 3 0 “We need to score on a 1-for-10 ratio,” The result overshadowed another stellar 2-man disadvantage for 44 seconds to SFS 3 1 Serratore explained. “Had we done that we performance by Falcon center Eric Ehn preserve the 1-1 score. Prep 2 1 would have won the first game and the who assisted on all three Air Force goals. “That was huge,” Serratore said. “The J&J 1 2 second one going away.” The junior from Dexter, Mich., leads the point we got you can attribute to our MSS 1 3 CEF 0 3 The first game turned out to be what nation in goals (18) and is tied for second penalty killers.” MDG #2 0 3 Serratore called, “a good tie for them, a in points with 33. The lack of getting points on home ice Nov. 30 bad tie for us.” “I’d like to trade some of that for a W,” concerns the Air Force bench boss. MSS 53 Prep 50 Air Force led 3-2 late in the third Ehn said. “We’re searching for that some- “I’m not going to paint a pretty 306 FTG 55 SFS 46 period when the Pioneers (pulled Smith for thing extra to tip these games over to us. picture,” Serratore said. “If we want MDG#1 57 CEF 38 an extra attacker with 1:28 left in regula- Once we play downhill on people we’ll be to contend we have to get these points. Dec. 5 tion play. Just four seconds later, left dangerous. We’ve got to get to the top They’re not going to be easier to get on the J&J 50 MSS 34 Prep 41 MDG #2 28 winger Alexandre Parent stunned the first.” road.” SFS 61 CEF 38 Falcons and the 1,017 fans in the stands Saturday’s rematch was a classic defen- The Falcons play their next six games Dec. 6 with his seventh goal of the season to send sive struggle after Sacred Heart’s Matt away from home. They return to the Cadet Prep 69 J&J 57 the game into overtime. Gordon and the Falcons Josh Schaffer Ice Arena Jan. 19 and 20 against confer- MDG#1 61 MDG#2 30 Air Force left wing Andrew Ramsey traded late first period goals. ence rival Army. SFS 64 MSS 47 Over-30 Division Team W L MDG 2 0 CW #1 2 0 Prep 2 1 Moore too much for Falcons MSS 2 1 306 FTG 2 1 By Wayne Amann beyond the arc and 6-of-9 free throws. NSSI 1 2 Academy Spirit Editor “We had to pick it up on defense, point CW #2 0 2 DFL 0 2 blank,” said Falcon forward Alicia Steele, DFPS 0 2 There is no “I” in team, but one player who topped Air Force with 19 points and Nov. 30 can carry a club. 13 rebounds. “Moving our feet on weak 306 FTG 54 NSSI 45 The Air Force women’s basketball side defense was the problem.” MSS 45 DFL 36 team ran into one of those difference Air Force head coach Ardie McInelly Dec. 4 makers Saturday at Clune Arena. pointed out another glaring problem. Prep 44 DFL 26 Western Michigan senior guard Carrie “We turned the ball over 19 times and MSS 48 CW#2 33 Moore was averaging a robust 28 points they didn’t even press,” she said. “We need Dec. 5 306 FTG 35 DFPS 32 per game entering the Air Force Classic to do a better job of using pass fakes, ball NSSI 58 MSS 34 tournament. She dropped 29 points on fakes and creating better angles to make Dec. 6 Texas-Pan American in the first round to a pass so we don’t turn it over.” CW#1 45 Prep 43 beat the Broncs, 95-77. The Falcons out-rebounded Western MDG 58 CW#2 44 Air Force thumped Yale, 67-55, to Michigan 43-35. Bowling forge a date with Moore and the Broncos “That’s because we missed so many Thru Dec. 4 in the title game. Unfortunately for the shots,” McInelly said. “We shot poorly.” Team W L Pins Falcons, Moore saved her best for last. Air Force shot an anemic 29 percent, DFC 84 28 41064 AFA Pool #2 77 35 42414 Moore opened the game by draining 19-for-64, including 4-of-14 from 3-point DFBL 74 38 41535 a 3-pointer, one of four she would bury in range. MDSS 71 41 40482 the first half on her way to 18 first-half The Yale game was more to the Falcons Retirees 68 44 41613 DFMS 62 50 40883 points as Western Michigan took a 30-25 liking as they shot 47 percent, going 24- NSSI 62 50 38031 halftime lead. for-51. Forward Pamela Findlay netted 20 MSG/LGR #2 54 58 41141 Her twisting lay up with 12:47 to play points on 8-for-11 shooting. Photo by Danny Meyer SFS 54 58 39907 Falcon forward Alecia Steele is met at Services 53 59 41124 in the second half opened a 10-point lead. “Yale was a scrappy team so our the baseline by a Western Michigan Comm 53 59 39969 After the teams traded buckets, Moore coaches told us to be aggressive,” Findlay defender. Steele’s 29 points and 18 Cadets 51 61 40230 connected on back-to-back 3-point plays said. “Everyone attacked the basket and rebounds in two games earned her an Prep School 50 62 40153 DF 48 64 40252 to balloon the cushion to 54-38. The crashed the offensive board. That helped Air Force Classic All-Tournament team CES/CEJ 47 65 40419 Broncos coasted from there to a 71-54 us get second-chance points.” berth. MSG/LGC 46 66 40666 victory. For their efforts Moore was named Lindsey Brown plus Yale’s Chinenye AFA Pool #1 46 66 40240 HQ USAFA 44 68 28500 Moore finished with 30 points on 10- tournament Most Valuable Player while Okafor and Melissa Colborne were named MSG/LGR #1 38 74 40276 of-16 shooting, including 4-of-5 from Steele, Findlay, Western Michigan’s to the all-tournament team. DRU 38 74 40241 Academy Spirit 20 December 8, 2006 Hennings inducted into college hall of fame By Wayne Amann Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. He Academy Spirit Editor is a two-time first-team academic All- American and earned academic All- The most celebrated football player WAC honors three times. Hennings also in Air Force history, Chad Hennings, received the Stan Bates Award as the received one of the highest honors a conference’s top scholar-athlete in 1987. college football player can earn Tuesday, “It’s a great honor! I never went into when he was inducted into the College playing football for the individual acco- Football Hall of Fame. lades. It’s always been about team. To The 2006 Division I-A Class was be recognized with this honor is a testa- inducted at the 49th Annual Awards ment to the guys I played with at the Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New Academy,” the Iowa product said. York City. Hennings joins former Air Force Hennings was one of 13 players and great Brock Strom, Academy class of two coaches to enter the Hall of Fame 1959, as the only other Falcon player in from a ballot of 77 candidates and a the Hall of Fame. Former coach L.T. pool of hundreds of eligible nominees. “Buck” Shaw, who coached the Academy They will be officially enshrined at from 1956-57, is the only former coach Photo by Jerry Pinkus Sports Photo the Hall in South Bend, Ind., during inducted. Former Falcon defensive stalwart Chad Hennings poses Tuesday with the ceremonies in the summer of 2007. “This is a great day for Falcon foot- Academy’s “In the Stairwell Singers” who sang the National Anthem during Hennings, a 1988 Academy grad- ball. Chad has brought distinction to the 49th Annual National Football Foundation Award Dinner honoring this uate, is considered one of college foot- the Academy, Falcon football and year’s inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame. Speaking for the Class of 2006 Hennings said, “football is the greatest leadership lab in ball’s great defensive linemen of his himself. Nobody ever deserved to be in which young men can learn.” era. A unanimous first-team All-America the Hall of Fame more than Chad,” Air selection in 1987, he received the Force head coach Fisher DeBerry said. Cowboys and embarked on a nine-year then opted to give the NFL a try. The rest Outland Trophy as the nation’s top inte- “This signifies him as one of the best NFL career that brought him three Super is history, but Chad never forgot his rior lineman. that ever played the game. This award Bowl titles. roots here,” said Dr. Hans Mueh, A two-time first-team all-confer- not only speaks to his football ability, “If anyone ever lived the core values Academy Athletic Director and a ence selection, he is a member of the but to his outstanding character and of the Academy and the Air Force to member of the academic faculty while Western Athletic Conference all-time personal qualities and attitudes.” the limit, it’s Chad. The epitome of Hennings was a cadet. “He continues to team and was named WAC defensive He was selected by the Dallas integrity, service and excellence, he support us as a role model to our cadets player of the decade for the 1980s. Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft. First, fulfilled his commitment to the Air Force and the Air Force and he’s a strong Hennings led the nation with 24 sacks Hennings fulfilled a four-year military as an A-10 pilot in Desert Storm, was supporter of the athletic program. I’m in 1987 and played in numerous post- commitment, serving during the first given the opportunity to fulfill his honored to know him and proud to call season all-star games including the Japan Gulf War. In 1992, he rejoined the Academy commitment early, and only him a friend.” " &1)42&)'&1) 1294*3246.1,+24)76:.12/24&)2 34.1,5 ./.6&4:3*45211*/5&8* 21&//.1, /&1216-/:((*55 # ! 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It will be open School, 6350 Windom Peak Blvd. The Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed event is a mass immunization exercise New Years Day. promoting countywide emergency preparedness and response. Free flu shots HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Cadet area gate hours are offered on a first-come, first-served 2006 Holiday gate hours for the cadet basis until vaccine supplies are gone. area will have Gate C-1 open 24 hours Participants must be nine years of age or CADET CHAPEL a day. Gate C-2 will close Dec. 21 to Jan. older. Children younger than 18 years 8. Gate C-3 will be closed on Dec. 25 must be accompanied by parent or Dec. 10 and 17 Toys for Tots sought and Jan. 1. legal guardian. For more information, The Academy’s Section 8 Toys for call 575-8521. Catholic Masses Tots Drive is underway. Donation boxes Employment applications Mass - 10 a.m. No Catholic Mass Dec. 31, are at the base exchange and at various The Academy Commissary is Safari half price for GIs Mass schedule resumes Jan. 7 locations in the cadet area through Dec. accepting applications for the student The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 15. Fans who attend Saturday’s Air Force temporary employment program. holiday Electric Safari is available at half Protestant Services men’s basketball game at 2 p.m., will be Application information is at the price to all military and their families Traditional with Communion - 9 a.m. admitted for only $2 with the donation commissary or call 333-2227. with a valid ID, today through Jan. 1 Protestant Hill Fellowship - 10:30 of a new toy. All toys collected will be (except Christmas Eve). Regular admis- a.m. given to Colorado Springs children. Observances in the works sion prices are $6 for adults, $3.50 for chil- Gospel Service - Noon In preparation for January’s Martin dren ages 3-11 years and free for kids No Protestant Services Dec. 25, 31 Shoppette adjusts hours Luther King Day commemoration and younger than 3 years. The half price and Jan. 7 The Academy shoppette has new February’s Black History Month cele- tickets are only available at the zoo admis- Friday, Dec. 8 hours. The facility is open daily from bration, the 10th Air Base Wing sion gate the night of the event. Mass, Feast of the Immaculate 6 a.m. to midnight, and on holidays Academy Special Observance Com- Conception - 6:30 a.m. from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The gas pumps are mittee is looking for help to plan and Holiday Care Drive underway Handel’s MESSIAH Concert - 7:30 available 24 hours. When the store is execute the events. The committee meets Ent Federal Credit Union and the p.m. closed credit cards must be used at Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Military Care and Share Food Bank are combating the pumps. For more information, Equal Opportunity conference room on hunger via the 2006 Holiday Care Drive, Friday, Dec. 15 call 472-0395. Otis Dr., past Air Academy High School. an initiative to collect 1.5 million pounds Hanukkah Service - 7 p.m. For more information, call Master Sgt. of food. Deer hunt Annette Williams at 333-6374 or Master Ent has collection barrels in each of Sunday, Dec. 24 The Academy’s Natural Resources Sgt. Spenger Zamy at 333-5361. Mass - 10 a.m. its 21 service center lobbies and its corpo- Roman Catholic Christmas Eve Vigil - office and the Colorado Division of rate offices, to collect non-perishable 5 p.m. Wildlife will conduct the annual base Alcohol abuse prevention food items from patrons through Dec. Protestant Candlelight Christmas Eve deer hunt today through Sunday and The Community Collaboration on 16. Ent is also taking monetary donations Service - 7 p.m. Dec. 15-17. Hunters are guided by base Substance Abuse Prevention will meet for the Care and Share Food Bank so the or CDOW officials and personal safety in mid-February in the Academy organization can purchase additional food Officers’ Club to discuss the current COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL is a primary concern. Frequently used and supplies for southern Colorado fami- roads and trails that lead into the hunting culture of alcohol use and prevention of lies. The Care and Share Food Bank can Catholic Masses: areas will be posted with warning signs alcohol-related events. The 18-member purchase in volume at a lower cost than Saturday requesting people to stay out of group’s Nov. 17 meeting focused on the average consumer. A one-dollar dona- Catholic Mass - 5 p.m. these areas. For more information, how their various agencies could most tion can translate into as much as 10 Sunday call 333-3308. effectively improve the community’s pounds of food. Mass - 9:30 a.m. alcohol use culture and better influence For more information or to make a Protestant Services: Holiday party planned individual choices. The members began donation, visit Ent.com or any of the Wednesday The 10th Air Base Wing holiday planning events to promote the focus. service centers in the Pikes Peak region. Liturgical Service 5:30 p.m. party is Dec. 15 at 6 p.m., in the Arnold For more information, e-mail Capt. Troy Saturday Hall ballroom. The event features an Todd at [email protected]. Help homeless Contemporary Service - 7 p.m. extensive buffet. Dress is sport coat/ Colorado Springs Urban Peak needs Sunday holiday casual (no jeans). Tickets range Pep band forming volunteers to help feed homeless youth Traditional Service - 8 a.m. from $10 to $35 depending on pay grade. An Academy pep band is forming from 7-9 a.m. For more information, call Gospel Service - 11 a.m. Payment can be made by cash, club to play at home basketball games, and 630-3223, ext. 22. possibly other sports, when the Cadet Friday, Dec. 8 cards or check payable to: USAFA Mass, Feast of the Immaculate O’Club. They can be purchased through Drum and Bugle Corps can’t. All band Drivers needed Conception - 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 5 by calling Capt. Karen Dayle- positions are open to officers, enlisted, The American Cancer Society is Horsley at 333-4258, Ms. Pam Hegerty civilians and family members that play looking for good drivers to help those Wednesday, Dec, 13 at 333-1789, Capt. Ronsetta Hutchinson musical instruments. Extra instruments who need rides to treatments. Training Advent Reconciliation Service - 7 at 333-5056, 2nd Lt. Margaret Centeno are available and music will be provided. takes just one hour. For times and loca- p.m. at 333-5082 or Master Sgt. Fabian Interested musicians should call Capt. tions of the training sessions and to Pollard at 333-2633. Randy Carlson at 333-3596 or e-mail reserve a spot, call Stephanie Wilson at Saturday, Dec. 16 [email protected]. 488-3748. Protestant Christmas Cantata - 7 Thrift shop closes p.m. The thrift shop will close from Dec. Care and Share Volunteers are needed at the Care Sunday, Dec. 17 19 to Jan. 8. It will reopen Jan. 9. Protestant Christmas Cantata - 8 Share Food Bank to help with hunger a.m. Visitor Center closings relief projects throughout southern Protestant Children’s Christmas The Academy Visitor Center is Colorado. For more information, call Program - 11 a.m. closed for the holidays: Dec. 24, 25, 528-1247, or visit careandshare.org. 31 and Jan. 1. Sunday, Dec. 24 Foster care families wanted Protestant Candlelight Christmas Eve Commissary holiday hours Goodwill Industries of Colorado Service (Cadet Chapel) 7 p.m. The base commissary is adjusting Springs is recruiting foster care families Christmas Eve Mass - 10 p.m. hours for the holidays. It’ll be open Free vaccinations available for children with disabilities. For more information, call Walter Thew at 572- Monday, Dec. 25 Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with The El Paso County Department of Christmas Day Mass - 10 a.m. hand basket shopping for 20 items or less Health and Environment conducts 1348 or visit wthew@goodwill-colo Protestant Liturgical Service - Noon from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The store will be “Operation Vaccinate,” Saturday from springs.org Sunday, 31 December 2006 Missed last week’s You can find it online at Protestant Watch Night Service - 9 p.m. issue of the csmng.com Academy Spirit 32 December 8, 2006 How to know when you’ve gotten a good deal on a home. { Without using a calculator. } The key is to decide what you’re really shopping for. At John Laing Homes, we focus on the things that add long- term value. So rather than giving you a lot of bland interior space that doesn’t really hang together, we create homes that make everyday life easier and richer. 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