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. 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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.