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Lajes Varsity Basketball Team Places Third in Dodds Europe Tournament Court Press That Gave Us Some Problems Getting Our Offense by Staff Sgt www.lajes.af.mil Vol. 16, No. 9 • March 4, 2011 Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal Force Protection Lajes varsity basketball team places third in DoDDS Europe tournament court press that gave us some problems getting our offense By Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi started. Rota went on to beat Sigonella 65-61 to capture 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs the Division III title.” Current FPCON: Alpha On the Lajes line up were Toderick Stevens, Tyler Threat Level: Low To Head Coach Carter Hoff and his team, the Falcons, placing third in the DODDS-Europe Division “hoops” is Storms, Seth Aamodt, Justin Aamodt, Garrett Hall, Caje an historic and well-rounded victory for Lajes. Cobb, Josh Case, DeMarkus Hodge, Eric Merkison, and "6-5... After playing their hearts out with a strategy that allowed Kenny Stewart. “The players are definitely happy to do better than IN THE FIGHT!" the team to bounce back from the bottom of the list, the FY 2011 447 SORTIES 7,824 LODGED 2.4 million gallons FUEL ISSUED The Lajes Department of Defense Dependents High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team poses for a group photo. (From left to right are: (back row) Toderick Stevens, Tyler Storms, Seth Aamodt, Justin Aamodt, Weekend Garrett Hall, Caje Cobb, Coach Carter Hoff; (front row) Josh Case, DeMarkus Hodge, Eric Merkison, and Weather Forecast Kenny Stewart. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Derek Breaux) (Lajes Weather Flight) Lajes Department of Defense Dependents School’s varsity any other Lajes boys’ basketball team,” added the coach. basketball team brought home the third place trophy Feb. “While the losses against Rota and Sigonella were tough, Friday (a.m. / p.m.) they held their heads high knowing they gave everything Mostly Cloudy 27, 2010. they could in the games.” Wind E 11 mph The Lajes team defeated a team from England, Menwith Hill High School, 36-33 in overtime. The Lajes team came into the tournament seeded eighth out of eight teams, but according to the coach, this did not High 63F / Low 55F This happens to be the first time the Falcons are bringing back a trophy to Lajes from a DODDS-Europe Division deter them from giving their best. III basketball competition. Team Captain Eric Merkison, son of Master Sgt. Eric “Our Lajes boys’ basketball team has never placed in Merkison of the Lajes Defense Media Activity Center, is Saturday (a.m. / p.m.) a European tournament,” said Coach Carter. “Our boys’ also the team point guard. He said being a captain of the Mostly Cloudy basketball team took fourth place my first year coaching Falcons is a big responsibility. “You have to find the right Light Showers in 2005, but the team has not won a single game at the tempo for (yourself and the team) so that everyone is on Wind NE 15 mph tournament since then. Lajes is by far the smallest school the same level,” he said. NE 15-22 mph in our division. This is a true underdog story, and it was a Since Lajes does not play other DoDDS schools during High 61F / Low 55F great experience to not only win some games, but to bring the regular season, it was a challenge to predict how home a third-place trophy and put Lajes back on the map.” the team would match up at the tournament. But Coach Sunday (a.m. / p.m.) The first and second-place winners were the only two Carter said expectations were high because the team was Mostly Cloudy with Showers schools that defeated Lajes during the entire tournament. well prepared. Wind N 20-30 mph “Our most difficult game was against Rota High Some of the parents noted their perseverance School,” the coach said. “They have a 6-foot-6-inches throughout the season. High 61F / Low 53F guard that is just amazing. He hit five threes in a row and played equally well on defense. Rota also ran a half To read more on "Baskteball" see page 6 Today's Fight—Airmen and Families—Host Nation Relationship—Future Challenges Perspective Pride in the name Commander's Action Line of Lajes 535-4240 By Col. Eric Axelbank Airmen 1st Class Terrence Ollis, Michael [email protected] 65th Air Base Wing Wence, Davion Billups and Nicholas Fisher-- delivered a stunning briefing that left everyone vice commander The Commander’s Action Line is in the room speechless. The thing which stood your link to the commander for Pride is second to none out most was the "pride" exuded by these Air- suggestions, kudos and as a way at Lajes! Col. Jose Ri- men. Their confidence, enthusiasm and con- to work problems or issues within vera and I were at the viction was overwhelming, and they instantly the 65th Air Café Bean recently, talk- boosted the credibility of all Airmen here at ing about the pride of Lajes, and when he said Lajes. Telling the story of Lajes in their words Base Wing "six-five," a spouse of an Airman who walked was truly inspiring. for which you by with her Venti Latte shouted out, "In the Pride is also contagious. Our award-win- can’t find Fight!" The wing commander and I turned ning organizations benefit everyone from our another around and smiled. valued local national employees to our little solution. Recently, the 65th Air Base Wing leadership Airmen who attend the best school in the Medi- Your chain bid farewell to Lajes High School students as terranean District. of command they departed for their incredible basketball As you have probably heard by now, Lajes should always tournament victories in Germany. After we has the best small chapel, the best clinic, the be your first wished the teams good luck, I asked Dr. Bar- best small post office and the best marketing option — but when that’s bara Hickman, the school principal, if they had department in USAFE! Pride is everywhere, Col. Jose Rivera a school "war cry." She said, "The girls’ team and it continues to flourish all over what Chief not the answer, adopted ‘Six-Five…In the Fight.’” As Chaplain Master Sgt. Samuel Hagadorn coined as, "The call or e-mail the Colon would say, "That is amazing!" Little Air Base that Could." Commander’s Action Line Where else in the U.S. Air Force do spous- But why is pride so important? Pride and at 535-4240 or 65abw.actionline@ es, civilian Airmen and our "little" Airmen know ingenuity are what separate us from oth- lajes.af.mil. and respond to the base's war cry with such ers around the world. Pride is not uniquely pride? American, but the spirit of America is second Col. Jose Rivera Another example of our pride here at Lajes to none. Optimism and pride are our secret Commander, 65th Air Base Wing was evident two weeks ago during the visit weapon, and they enable us to overcome any by Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in challenge by winning in all our endeavors. Europe commander. During his commander's What makes us the world's best Air, Space call, General Welsh gave us his path toward and Cyberspace Power? Consistently suc- success. The general said that, "People plus cessful performance! General Welsh's formu- pride equal performance." la to optimize performance, or the accomplish- The 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs General Welsh's visit to Lajes began with ment of our mission, comprises people and staff prepares all editorial content in the five sharp and eager Airmen giving him an pride. And nowhere else is pride more evident Crossroads. "anything but typical" mission briefing. These than right here in the middle of the Atlantic! The Public Affairs Office (Unit 7710, superstars—Senior Airman Kristen Piolunek, APO, AE 09720) is located in Bldg. (Left to Right) Airman 1st T-100, Room 240. Class Terrence Ollis, Senior Submissions can be e-mailed to Airman Kristen Piolunek, [email protected] or faxed to 535- Airmen 1st Class Davion 6326 and are due the Thursday prior Billups, Nicholas Fisher and to the required publication date. Call Michael Wence pose after 535-6161 for more details. their briefing for Gen. Mark This Air Force funded newspaper is A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces an authorized weekly publication for in Europe commander, members of the U.S. military services during the general's visit overseas. to Lajes Field, Azores, Contents of the Crossroads are not Feb. 15. (Photo by Guido necessarily the official views of, or Melo) endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. All photographs are Air Force pho- tographs unless otherwise indicated. Editorial Staff Col. Jose Rivera Commander, 65th Air Base Wing 1st Lt. Mara Title Chief, Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi Editor Eric Merkison, Lajes Falcons team captain, holds up the third-place plaque won Mr. Eduardo Lima at the Department of Defense Dependents School Europe Division basketball Community Relations Adviser championship, Feb 27. This is the first time in the school history that Falcons wins Mr. Manuel Martins a trophy and ranks among the top three teams in the DoDD Europe basketball Layout Designer championship. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell) Page 2 • Crossroads • March 4, 2011 Today's Fight—Airmen and Families—Host Nation Relationship—Future Challenges http://www.lajes.af.mil News Capt. Russell Montante CGO of the Year 65th Air Base Wing 2010 Annual Award Winners SMSgt. Gregory Rousey SNCO of the Year MSgt. Nicole Velsor Mrs. Fátima Homem Mrs. Patricia Gill MSgt.
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