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August 28, 2009 Vol. 49 No. 34 August 28, 2009 Air Force Graphic by Jessica Jones See full story Page 4 Academy to transform Character Development program By Academy Spirit Staff Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould unveiled plans today for a major transformation and expansion of the Academy’s character development efforts. Plans include re-designating the Center for Character Development to the Center for Character & Leadership Development (CCLD), and relocating it into a new $29 million facility scheduled to open in late summer 2012. Construction for the new building is anticipated to begin in March 2011. The transformation will add research, assessment, and curriculum enhancement capabilities to advance the overall effectiveness of the Academy’s ability to shape cadets’ character, place an increased emphasis on leadership development, and more deliberately inte- grate the entire faculty and staff in cadets’ character and leadership growth experiences. Furthermore, a new position, the Permanent Professor of Character & Leadership Development, has been created and will be filled later this year to head up the center. “This transformation will mark a significant first step in our journey to take officer development at Artist Rendering USAFA to the next level,” said Col. John Norton, Director The design for the CCLD was selected from one of three proposals and features modern appeal for See CCLD, Page 14 which the Academy is known. WEEKEND WEATHER Chapel turns 50 Flying, golf and family Tops In Blue FRIDAY Today marks 50 “The ball has absolutely no brains. Tops In Blue was able to bring in 81 50 years to the day since It goes where you hit it.” the largest showing in more PARTLY CLOUDY SATURDAY construction on the Page 11 than 9 years. 81 49 Cadet Chapel began. PARTLY CLOUDY Page 9 Pages 12-13 SUNDAY 80 49 PARTLY CLOUDY 2 August 28, 2009 10th ABW commander urges To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy Airmen to remember their PBJ Lt. Gen. Mike Gould — Academy Superintendent Col Rick J. LoCastro 10th Air Base Wing. Enjoying what we people, and more requirements and need Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — 10th Air Base Wing commander Director of Public Affairs do as well. Just because our jobs are … but our diverse base counts on our air Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt — tough—doesn’t mean they can’t be fun! base wing to figure out how, and to do it Chief of Internal Information A peanut butter & jelly sandwich. BASE: Our strategic processes, base every day. To return to the Air Force [email protected] Ken Carter — Editor Simple—but sustaining. A recognizable appearance, and the way we do business. Academy where my career all started and [email protected] necessity—everyone knows what it is and A cohesive and integrated team focused in what I consider the best job on the Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer can relate to it. Basic—all the ingredients on the entire installation to make it base has been amazing. Definitely an [email protected] Ann Patton — Staff Writer are in the cupboard. When asked what better, and leading with quality and effi- honor, privilege, and great responsibility. [email protected] my vision and focus are as I took cient programs for those we serve. Lots of The United States Air Force Academy is Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer command of the 10th Air Base Wing— untapped potential on our base to lead at not just an amazing academic institution, The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado the answer is “PBJ.” At my recent first all levels. Benchmarked services, award- but also a fully functioning Air Force Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under 10th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call I winning energy conservation, and a Fix Base … and it’s our air base wing who exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force outlined this focus and it’s a simple USAFA plan we can all be proud of … all takes pride in running the daily opera- Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspa- per is an authorized publication for members of the thought to remember…PBJ. PEOPLE. while delivering first-class service to our tions of the Air Force’s premier installa- U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit BASE. JOB. entire USAFA Family. tion. Definitely some uniqueness are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense PEOPLE: Mentoring, Motivating, & JOB: Tactical processes each indi- compared to other locations, but that is or the Department of the Air Force. Inspiring. Taking care of those we serve vidual is responsible for. Making sure we what makes us even more special. Lots of The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute and also those we serve with. Our are doing things better, faster, cheaper Air Force bases—but only one Air Force endorsement by the Department of Defense, the “customers”… but also our fellow co- and smarter if at all possible. Always Academy. Our 10th Air Base Wing is Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or servic- workers, families, and retirees. ALL who professionally, and with a passion for passionate and proud about what we do es advertised. Everything advertised in this publica- serve or are served on our Air Force service across the board … and recog- and how we do it … and there’s no team tion shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Base. A concentration on professional nizing those who are doing so. “Leading” I’d rather be a part of. national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, and respectful service to others, quality exceptional programs and processes— PBJ and the 10th Air Base Wing. political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the of life, and recognition of effort and not just being caretakers of them. PEOPLE. BASE. JOB. Simple ingredients right to reject any advertisements. performance. “Recruiting” first-round Thinking BIG and looking at all angles we sometimes overlook … but a lifesaver Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public draft pick superstars instead of just and asking, “If I were the person in a pinch and together form an Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles “hiring” personnel. Preparing our receiving this service … how would I amazing recipe all can appreciate. PBJ— to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos Airmen for deployment and taking care want it?” What we do is what makes us most look the same…but when you unless otherwise indicated. of their families while they are gone. great—but HOW we do it is what makes combine exceptional ingredients—you Ensuring first-class efficient service to us truly phenomenal. immediately know. It’s nothing like the Submissions our Academy cadets while we also focus Very tough and challenging to do all rest … and you can see and taste the Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 on building leaders of character in the of these things with less money, fewer difference. Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Deadline for free classified ads on a space- The Action Line is a direct link to USAFA's senior leadership. It should be used when other available basis is noon every Tuesday for that avenues have failed. Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain week’s publication date. Paid classified advertising of command and elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not been attained by is accepted by the publisher at 329-5236. The number addressing the chain of command mail to: to call for display advertising is 634-5905. Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week prior to the desired publication date. Refer Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE questions to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 The Academy Spirit also accepts story CharacterUSAF D Academy,eve COlo 80840-5016pment submissions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.newspaper@ usafa.af.mil. Items may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. CharacterCharacter CCornerorner Questions By Tech Sgt. Michael Anderson These debates can be overwhelming to the The mission of the Academy is to build Center for Character Development average person. Words like character, leader- officers of character. ship and responsibility are being thrown around We even have an honor code to which The other day I was driving into work a lot. Instead of focusing on the individual it is cadets are held. But do those standards and listening Ca to talkd radio,et and S I realizedigh thatt there Pibeingct directedure at, I wonder if folks are looking values stay here when we’re off duty? Do they is a lot of turmoil and debate circulating in our at themselves first. Is it easier to point and say stop at the gate? Do we only hold our subor- country.The discussion covers topics ranging how someone else should be living? dinates to these values? Do we take them with from politics to professional athletes,and who The Air Force has three core values we are us when we go on leave or TDY? Do we live is dancing with what star.
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