Academy Welcomes Space Leader COMMENTARY: Superintendent Pentagon Official Discusses Space Power with Cadets Welcomes Parents, Staff Sgt
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VOL. 44 NO.35 SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 Inside Academy welcomes space leader COMMENTARY: Superintendent Pentagon official discusses space power with cadets welcomes parents, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thibault sentation to the cadets. “We are actively Mr. Teets viewed and operated some of page 2 Air Force Space Command Public Affairs integrating space capability with warfight- this years creations during his visit. “It’s a NEWS: Athletics ing operations; this only increases the great learning tool,” he said. returns to The Air Force Executive Agent for importance of our space activity.” Mr. Teets’ visit was not only an oppor- Space visited Academy cadets and staff, The importance of space is also increas- tunity for the cadets to showcase their Superintendent’s Aug. 27. ing at the Academy. This year the Academy efforts with space but also an opportunity oversight, page 10 The Honorable Peter B. Teets, who is will graduate its first space operations for cadets to learn a little more about one of Undersecretary of the Air Force and majors. The curriculum for cadets with this their senior leaders. FEATURE: Director of the National Reconnaissance major can include Space Mission Design, “It’s a rare opportunity to be able to pre- Association of Office, brought messages of the past, pre- Astrothermodynamics and Astrodynamics. sent questions directly to an Under Graduates sent and future role of space in relation to “In the design class, we designed and Secretary of the Air Force,” said Maj. Gen. keeps operations. built a mini satellite, ‘Eya-Sat’ to give us the Kathy Thomas, mobilization assistant to the Academy “National Security Space Assets are tools to operate and control an actual satel- superintendent, as she opened up a question more important to national security than lite” said Cadet 1st Class Brandon Jones, and answer session with Mr. Teets. community anytime in the past,” he said during a pre- Cadet Squadron 30. ■ See Undersecretary, page 8 informed, page 11 Cadet 1st Class SPORTS: Football up Matt Novotney dis- for season start, cusses design and manufacturing pro- pages 12-13 cedures for a side panel from Women’s soccer FalconSat 3, a cadet aims for 100th win, satellite, with the page 14 Honorable Mr. Peter B. Teets. Mr. Teets, Undersecretary of Briefly the Air Force and Director of the Academy security National The Visitors Center Reconnaissance will be open for DoD Office, visited the members and parents that Academy to tour have pass access to the the school’s space- Academy. based education programs and to Suspicious people or present a speech activities should be report- on “Military Space ed to security forces at Power Today and 333-2000. Other precau- into the Future.” tions include: Photo by Tech. Sgt. James ❑ Check incoming A. Rush mail/packages for unusual markings, stains, odors, or sounds Cadet diagnosed with TB; 353 others tested ❑ Check vehicles for officials have been notified in accordance infected person before spread of this disease for signs of tampering 65 test positive with Colorado law and are working closely occurs. prior to entry with military medical officials. Prolonged contact could occur in close ❑ Be vigilant for exposure; “Of the 353 that were tested, 65 tested living quarters such as dormitories, dense Parents’ Weekend positive for exposure to TB,” said Col. indoor crowds such as at airports or malls, Christian Benjamin, 10th Aerospace or during foreign travel. Casual contact The Academy Spirit Medicine Squadron commander. “All others such as being in the same building, sharing features a special section none contagious tested negative and will be retested in 90 dining facilities or shaking hands with an for parents visiting their By Academy Public Affairs days. The 65 are currently receiving treat- infected person does not usually spread the cadets or cadet candi- ment with antibiotics; however, none have disease. Generally a person has to breathe dates today through Academy medical officials have tested been determined to have active TB and are the same air for a long time in order to catch Monday. 353 cadets and employees for tuberculosis therefore not contagious. Though some of TB. Look for the Parents’ after one cadet was diagnosed with active the positives may be due to the single active Testing involved two groups of people: Weekend section on pages TB Aug. 19. case, many of the 65 who tested positive for those with close contact, of which 147 2-5. Information for cadet The cadet is currently undergoing TB exposure were exposed from contact cadets and employees began receiving tests parents is on pages 2 and antibiotic therapy and is under isolation at prior to coming to the Academy.” on Aug. 24, and those with “other” contact, 3. Information for cadet the Academy hospital. It will take six to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread of which 206 cadets and employees were candidate parents is on eight weeks to confirm whether or not the from person to person through the air. There tested Aug. 26. pages 4 and 5. cadet has the disease. Local public health has to be prolonged close contact with an ■ See Officials, page 8 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY September 3, 2004 Welcome from the Superintendent By Lt. Gen. John Rosa in many cases, surpassing the chal- self, and excellence in all we do. Academy Superintendent lenges of a demanding Academy pro- I believe you will see a change in the gram designed to nurture and develop young person you sent to us. I am confi- This weekend you will learn about character, hone leadership abilities and dent that you’ll leave knowing the efforts the Academy your son or daughter now instill confidence. and values we impart are essential for calls home. Whether your cadet is in the They are learning to think indepen- these cadets to prepare for the many first year or is a first-class cadet looking dently, always mindful of the lessons, challenges in their careers as Air Force forward to graduation, I want to take traditions and heritage that make the officers and leaders of the 21st century. this opportunity to welcome you to the Air Force ready to meet present and Please accept my thanks for the 2004 Parents’ Weekend festivities. future challenges. support you are giving your cadet this The young person you sent to us is Parents’ Weekend allows families to weekend, and throughout his or her our most precious resource—the reason sample the Academy experience. Take a time here. Nothing is more important we are all here. Our mission is to edu- close look at our world-class programs than your encouragement and moral cate, train, and inspire him or her to that require your son or daughter to push support. Savor this weekend, feel free to become an officer of character to lead beyond his or her preconceived limits, ask questions, and accept my and our Air Force in service to the nation. while being guided by the Air Force core Donna’s thanks for being our honored The cadets are accepting, meeting, and values of integrity first, serve before guests. General Rosa FIELD Parents’ Weekend HOUSE GUEST Map and Activities Shuttle bus PARKING stops GUEST GUEST PARKING PARKING Today A H R A N L O L 11:30 a.m.-Noon STAFF L PARKING D VANDENBERG HALL View Cadet Wing noon-meal formation H A STILLMAN PARADE FIELD (from Chapel Wall) R M N O Parents with noon meal tickets may observe formation from N Traffic C the terrazzo air gardens. Blocked H F H A A A P I L VISITOR E 11:50 a.m. R L CENTER L C Cadet Honor Guard performance H I (Honor Court - under Harmon Hall) L SIJAN HALL MITCHELL D 12:30-12:50 p.m. HALL Show Choir performance (Arnold Hall Theater) Traffic Blocked 1-4p.m. Cadet Area restricted. Guests must be accompanied by military Flight simulator tour (Fairchild Hall, Room 2H28) ID card holder at all times. TO OFFICER’S CLUB, DOOLITTLE Upperclass cadet parents and older siblings only. HALL, AOG AND Hall of Excellence open house STADIUM ( Falcon Athletic Ctr) 1-2:25 p.m. Command briefings for new cadet parents 5-7 p.m. Includes information booths, refreshments, free photo, live (Arnold Hall) Squadron open houses will be held immediately Falcon mascots, and parachute demo (tentative). Senior USAFA officials offer information about the Academy following the parade 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Vandenberg Hall and Sijan Hall) and answer parents’ questions. Jacks Valley orientation tours 3:05-3:30 p.m. Shuttle buses will run from Harmon Hall to Jacks Valley. The Cadet Honor Guard performance (Stillman Field) Saturday last bus will depart no later than 1:00 p.m. Cadets should Drum & Bugle performance (Stillman Field) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. escort their families. WALKING SHOES RECOMMENDED 3:30-4 p.m. Cadet Chapel open to visitors. (Chapel) 1-4 p.m. Wings of Blue demonstration, glider performance, 10 a.m. Open houses: Cadet Field House, Falcon Athletic aircraft flyovers (Stillman Field) Academy vs. California-Berkely football game Center’s Hall of Excellence, gym and airfield. Stadium opens at 7:30 a.m. After game, tailgates are allowed 2:30-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. for three hours. Cadet Chapel open to visitors. (Chapel) Cadet Wing parade (Stillman Field) For other sports activities see page 14 Families should meet cadets after parade at parade field, Arnold Hall or Chapel. If the parade is cancelled due to bad Sunday Note: Times and locations may change as weather, parents may visit the Field House or Arnold Hall or planning continues.