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Congratulations to the following Academy officers selected for promotion to the next higher grade.

To Major William Allred Cassandra Bresnahan Timothy Bresnahan Danielle Cermak Mark Vanzant

To Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Schneringer Jason Hayes Steven Whitmarsh

To Colonel Thomas Piazza

Enlisted educator Academy senior NCO’s accomplishments as instructor unprecedented Photo by Dennis Rogers Page 11 Major decisions Capt. Luke Sauter, an instructor in the Academy's Department of Astronautics, demonstrates a hybrid rocket composed of Plexiglas and oxygen during the Academy's Majors’ night exhibition Feb.12. The exhibition was attended by approximately 1,267 freshmen cadets and offers them the opportunity to determine their academic majors. Academy community service honored 100th Night Tradition continues for firsties By John Van Winkle an applicable way for cadets. The added Cadet volunteer efforts are not limited Academy Public Affairs value is through Service Learning, character to the Front Range, and some go as far to and four-degrees alike development happens when cadets help build homes for needy families. Pages 12-13 The Air Force Academy was honored others,” said Maj. Eric Ecklund, director of Last year, 60 cadets gave up their for its community service efforts Feb. 9, Cadet Service Learning at the Academy’s spring breaks to build homes for needy when named to the President’s Higher Center for Character Development. families in Santa Fe, N.M.; Cody, Wyo.; Education Community Service Honor Roll Community Service and the concept Beaumont, Texas; and El Paso, Texas, via by The Corporation for National and of Service Learning are part of the the Alternative Spring Break program. Community Service. Academy’s efforts to offer cadet character Another group of cadets and Academy Launched in 2006, the Community development programs which emphasize instructors spent their spring break on Service Honor Roll is the highest federal one of the Academy’s central core values, the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and recognition a school can achieve for its “Service Before Self.” The Cadet Service Arizona, and upgrade homes for residents commitment to service-learning and civic Learning program attempts to take this of the reservation. Hockey engagement. Honorees for the award were core value from the theoretical concepts of Two Navajo homes are built each Action returns for final regular- chosen based on a series of selection factors the classroom to actual experiences with summer at the Academy, as part of an season series at home after loss to including scope and innovation of service the goal of a lifelong internalized “volun- engineering course that combines educa- Bentley projects, percentage of student participa- teer ethic” and understanding of the value tion with community service. These homes Page 3 tion in service activities, incentives for of serving others, particularly in the area are then donated to the Southwest Indian service, and the extent to which the school of community service. Foundation and transported to the reser- INSIDE offers academic service-learning courses. Cadets have volunteered to staff local vation by the foundation. The Academy Commentary 2 During the 2007-2008 academic year, elementary school carnivals, work a local has built 21 of these homes over the past News 3 Air Force Academy cadets participated in soup kitchen and the Care and Share food decade. 43,600 hours of community service at 3,000 Features 12 bank, do trail restoration at Garden of the “In this time of economic distress, we different volunteer events, as part of the Gods, feed the homeless in Acacia Park, as need volunteers more than ever. College Sports 14 Cadet Service Learning Program. well as individual cadet efforts with Big students represent an enormous pool of Community 16 “Cadet Service Learning takes the Core Brothers/Big Sisters, food and clothing idealism and energy to help tackle some Classifieds 17 Value: Service Before Self, and applies it in drives, and more. See COMMUNITY, Page 3 2 February 20, 2009 Military Saves Week:The value of cash To responsibly inform and educate the By Peggy Kramer don’t have an emergency cash cushion, savings portion. This fund should equal Academy community and the public A&FRC Personal Financial just how will we pay for that sudden car about six months of normal expenses and about the Air Force Academy Management Program repair, or buy the airline ticket to visit a should be “liquid” or easily accessible in Lt. Gen. John Regni — sick relative. Well, we might have to put it case of an emergency. When you’ve got Academy Superintendent Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — One solid tactic for surviving tough on our credit card and go further in the your emergency cash cushion funded, Director of Public Affairs economic times is having an emergency hole! then shift the 10-percent savings to fund Tech. Sgt. Cortchie Welch — cash cushion to provide liquidity when Most budget experts recommend your mid- and long-term goals. Perhaps Chief of Internal Information we need it. In fact, even in the best of Ken Carter — Editor setting aside 10 percent of one’s income you’re saving for a car, college for kids, or [email protected] times, it’s wise to have an emergency for savings; 20 percent if possible. If you your retirement. Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer fund. have excessive debt, try allotting 10 If you’re trying to pay down debt, [email protected] I am often asked if it’s better to pay percent to savings and 10 percent toward develop a plan. Ann Patton — Staff Writer [email protected] down debt or save, and I always suggest paying down debt.Set up allotments so Go to www.PowerPay.org to see how Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer doing both – simultaneously. you stick to your plan. As a result of long it will take to pay down your debt The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado We know the stress of carrying setting this money aside first, you are paying only the minimum.If you are Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no excessive debt is dreadful. Not only does forcing yourself to live on less than you serious about getting rid of debt, you way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This having huge debt restrict what we can do earn. In time, you will no longer be living must not add to it; therefore, charge no civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized with our current income, but it tremen- paycheck to paycheck. more! publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the dously affects decisions on what we want Start by building your emergency Military Saves Week begins Sunday – official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, to do with our money in the future.If we cash cushion with your 10-percent March 1. the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Lying, cheating, stealing more than cadet code endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services By Ken Carter life that create what most of us refer to as from another who’d truly be passionate advertised. Everything advertised in this publication Editor “happiness.” about doing whatever it is we half-heart- shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- For the sake of brevity, I’ll limit my edly do. gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political All who’ve walked along the Terrazzo thoughts to only one topic: job satisfac- Are these types of lying, cheating and affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the right to reject have likely seen the Cadet Honor Code tion. stealing criminal offenses – certainly not. any advertisements. on the wall below the Honor Court that Of course, there are times for However, if one’s personal honor code is Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided reads, “We Will Not Lie, Steal or Cheat, by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public everyone when getting up early or late nothing more than rote memorization of Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles nor Tolerate Among us Anyone Who and coming to work is not a joyous occa- a lifeless sentence or phrase, a little soul to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press Does.” style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless other- sion. However, if one can’t say he or she is searching could go a long way toward wise indicated. The more I talk with people outside generally experiencing job satisfaction, experiencing long-term joy over tempo- Submissions the Cadet Wing the more evident it is there’s lying, cheating, and, worst of all, rary happiness that can pass faster than many of us are guilty of violating the code Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet stealing, involved. the winter winds along the Rockies’ Front Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- to varying degrees almost daily. One pretending he or she likes the Range. 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. After only two sentences, the self- job minus any passion that demonstrates Now may be the perfect time for re- Deadline for free classified ads on a space-available basis is noon every Tuesday for that week’s pub- righteous readers among us are already it to be true is lying to him or herself. evaluating your thoughts and perspectives lication date. Paid classified advertising is accepted by offended and preparing to dial and That same lack of passion may lead to about our professions of choice. If you’re the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for dis- play advertising is 634-5905. complain before even considering the a steady income but makes cheating fulfilled … perfect. If not, why not look Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week context of these thoughts in their entirety. oneself out of the fulfillment that “can” be for ways to fix that? Immediately bolting prior to the desired publication date. Refer questions to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. You see, their internal joy is gone … experienced in the workplace no less real. may be the fastest (and worst) option. The Academy Spirit also accepts story submis- they’ve stolen it from themselves. Worst of all, if not experiencing true However, our professions really should be sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.newspaper@ Character Development usafa.af.mil. Joy comes from the inside as job satisfaction, and working solely for a choice … just like choosing to be joy compared with the external influences in the income, one is stealing an opportunity filled over constantly seeking happiness. Character Corner By Maj. Olivia Nelson The speakers who brief you this week are not ■ Today’s breakout sessions in your units Center for Character Development theorists.They’re not strictly educators or strategists. will give you a chance to apply what you’ve They’ve been in the arena,starting programs to help learned, share it with others and hear about The 16th Annual National Character and people,fighting wars,overcoming serious injury and speakers you may have missed. Leadership Cadet Symposium isSight well underway. Pictureadversity,literally reaching for the stars.They are doers. ■ Many of the compelling presentations and As a first-time participant,I’m simply blown away Not to be preachy,but soak it up.Don’t miss this panels are scheduled for “encores” on Saturday by the magnitude of the event – particularly by the chance. See as many presentations as you can, take morning. quality of the speakers that the Academy has drawn notes, ask questions.You have an opportunity that ■ Finally,most of the presentations will to its halls. I can’t remember any other event in my so many of your peers outside the Academy do not eventually be available electronically, career where so many impressive and dynamic indi- – an opportunity they will envy. but don’t underestimate the power viduals gathered to share their thoughts on service Even though we’re halfway through the event, of experiencing the charisma of and leadership. don’t forget: our guests in person.

Character Matters airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KAFA radio, 97.7 FM.

What do you look forward to the most in the spring?

“My baby being born this spring. “Sunshine. I get to go outside “Warm weather. I enjoy being “In April my wife and I are going She is due April 14.” and rock climb.” able to spend more time to China.” outside.”

Tech.Sgt. Lin Foulk Staff Sgt. Cadet 1st Class Academy Joe Simpkins Brad Bricker Denise DeShazo Preparatory Retired 10th Security Forces Cadet Squadron 13 School U.S. Marine Corps February 20, 2009 3 AF reinstates enlisted Good Conduct Medal By Gerry Gilmore also is part of the Air Force’s illustrious American Forces Press Service heritage. The idea to reinstate the Good WASHINGTON – The Air Force has Conduct Medal surfaced during an awards reinstated its Good Conduct Medal for and decorations meeting Jan. 7, 2008. Air exemplary service by enlisted Airmen, Force Secretary Michael Donley signed senior military officials announced recently. off on the change Nov. 22. Reinstatement of the medal is effective Airmen generally are eligible to earn immediately. the Good Conduct Medal if they exhibit The Air Force Uniform Board exemplary behavior over a three-year announced Feb. 6, 2006, that the Good period. The award features a sky-blue Conduct Medal would no longer be ribbon with two vertical red, white and awarded. It was thought at the time that the blue stripes. Suspended from the ribbon is Photo by John Van Winkle award wasn’t needed because nearly all a round, golden medal featuring the image Cadet 2nd Class Ben Shoptaugh (front) and Cadet 3rd Class Anthony Air Force members are exemplary of an eagle, around which are inscribed the Langdon take their turns with pick-axes as Cadet 1st Class Dani Rogowski uses a shovel to clear away the broken rocks and dirt as fellow cadets make performers. Previous awardees were words, “efficiency,” “honor” and “fidelity.” short work of a land-clearing project in Santa Fe, N.M. Cadets Rogowski, permitted to wear the medal. Subsequent awards of the medal are Shoptaugh and Langdon were part of the 65 Air Force Academy cadets who Meanwhile, the other armed services represented by a “cluster” device. gave up their 2008 spring break to help build homes for the needy in Santa continued to award Good Conduct Medals After reintroduction of the Good Fe; Cody, Wyo.; El Paso, and Beaumont, Texas. to their enlisted members, said Lt. Gen. Conduct Medal was approved, time was Richard Newton III, chief of the Air Force’s required to work out administrative proce- Community manpower, personnel and services direc- dures, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air torate. Force Rodney McKinley, the Air Force’s top From Page 1 Historically, The Academy has Airmen — who often serve in war noncommissioned officer. Qualified performed between 20,000 and 30,000 zones alongside their Army, Navy, and Airmen, Chief McKinley said, will receive of our toughest challenges,” said Stephen hours of service learning projects during Marine Corps counterparts as part of the the award retroactively to 2006. Goldsmith, vice chair of the board of direc- the course of any given academic year. joint-force team — also deserve recogni- Some Airmen felt the discontinuance tors of the Corporation for National and The Corporation for National and tion for their good service, Newton said. of the Good Conduct Medal was an act of Community Service, which oversees the Community Service is the nation’s largest “Airmen are striving to do the very “taking something away” from them, he Honor Roll. “We salute the Air Force grantmaker supporting services and volun- same thing that their battle buddies are said. Academy for making community service teering. This is federally-funded and is a doing in other services,” the general said. “This is an enlisted medal,” Chief a campus priority, and thank the millions national catalyst for community service, Award of the Good Conduct Medal to McKinley said, “and we are taking care of of college students who are helping to managing the Americorps and Senior deserving Airmen, General Newton said, the enlisted force.” renew America through service to others.” Corps volunteer programs. honor your graduate2009

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By Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth makes you feel good to hear people who Director of Public Affairs are strong in their faith, and also thankful for our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Academy Senior Staff Chaplain (Col.) Marines who help provide that right for Keith Darlington realized a dream of his people to worship when and how they own last week . choose.” He was contacted by the Air Force Chaplain Darlington also had the Chief of Chaplains’ office and offered the opportunity to meet privately with opportunity to represent the Air Force at Ebenezer’s pastor, Rev. Raphael Warnock, church services at the historic Ebenezer and was impressed with his vision for the Baptist Church in Atlanta as part of Black church and support for its members. History Month. “We talked about the history of the Chaplain Darlington became the first church and Reverend Warnock’s plans for Air Force chaplain ever be part of serv- the future,” he said. “It is amazing to see ices at the home church of Dr. Martin the legacy of the church and how Reverend Luther King Jr., where he delivered his Warnock plans to continue to not only ministry of nonviolence. King still serves serve the members of his church, but also as the inspiration for the church today. expand and continue the fight for social Photo by Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth “It was truly an honor to represent the Chaplain (Col.) Keith Darlington, Senior Staff Chaplain at the Air Force justice. I also think it was helpful to provide Air Force and the Air Force Academy,” said Academy, leads the Ebenezer Baptist Church congregation in prayer someone such as the Reverend Warnock Chaplain Darlington. “The history of the Sunday at the historic church in Atlanta. Ebenezer was the church of Dr. the opportunity to meet with someone church and what it means to African- Martin Luther King Jr., where he delivered his ministry of nonviolence. in uniform because most people in Atlanta Americans is humbling.” Chaplain Darlington was part of services in recognition of Black History aren’t exposed to the military very often.” The 23-year Air Force veteran and Month. “I’ve been to amazing places and Cambridge, Mass., native led the congre- and their families. it really hit home. I talked with many served with incredible people during my gation in prayer at both the 8 and 11 a.m. “I really wanted Ebenezer Baptist people who were very appreciative of those career, and this is definitely a once in a life- services, which were broadcast on radio Church to hear about the sacrifices our who serve.” time experience,” Chaplain Darlington and television in the greater Atlanta servicemen and women, as well as their Following each service, Chaplain said in summing up the experience. “I’m metropolitan area. His prayer covered a families, make on a daily basis,” the chap- Darlington had the opportunity to meet honored to represent the Air Force and the multitude of issues including the church, lain said. “And, based on the response of the congregation of Ebenezer. Air Force Academy at such a prestigious its members, the country’s leadership, parishioners during the service and my “That was truly one of the highlights event and be a part of Black History and men and women of the U.S. military conversations with them following, I think of the day,” he said. “As a chaplain, it always Month.”

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By Ann Patton Institute for Information Technology Academy Spirit staff Applications, Sergeant Barner leads and is involved with a Joint Installation Picture Sixteen years of hard work have paid for Command and Control project to off for Senior Master Sgt. Mark Barner. prototype software applications for Course-by-course, he earned a communications and control at the unit Bachelor of Science degree in manage- level, an information sharing tool to create ment studies from the University of a more collaborative environment. Maryland University College. He will retire from the Air Force in He was also chosen to attend the Air October. At the beginning of his career, Force Institute of Technology where he at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, earned a Master of Science in informa- he served as a generator mechanic. A tion resource management. He was one self-described “civil engineer guy,” of the first NCOs to receive a degree from Sergeant Barner eventually moved into CE AFIT. operations management. Sergeant Barner began teaching at He is now breaking ground by the Academy for the spring semester last enriching the enlisted heritage for NCOs year and is one of two NCOs teaching as Academy faculty. Photo by Dave Ahlschwede credited courses to cadets. He is the only “Sergeant Barner represents to cadets Senior Master Sgt. Mark Barner teaches cadets the ins and outs of NCO teaching two courses, including the highly professional and educated Information Technology for business managers. He is the first NCO to teach serving as course director for one. enlisted force that we are fortunate to two credited courses in one semester. “There is no age to stop learning,” he have in today’s Air Force,” said Lt. Col. ronment,” said Senior Master Sgt. Ricardo his main interest outside the classroom said, and added, “teaching cadets is fun.” Kenneth Knapp, associate professor in Melendez, who holds a Master of Science and lab is time with his family — wife, “It’s great to get that kind of interac- management. “He has the same qualifi- in computer science and teaches Spanish Rebecca, whom he met while on duty at tion with them. I feel fortunate to be part cations we look for in our civilian and to cadets. “There is a lot we can give back Mountain Home AFB, and his daughter, of their education.” military instructors, including the appro- to the cadets.” McKenna, 3. Sergeant Barner splits his responsi- priate master’s degree, content expertise, Both he and Sergeant Barner each Although he regrets there is no Ph.D. bilities between the classroom and the professionalism and classroom skills.” have more than 20 years’ Air Force service, track for Air Force enlisted, he would Geospatial Technology Center. Colonel Knapp stressed having qual- with duties in multiple assignments and like to see more NCOs teaching at the In the classroom, he teaches Manage- ified NCOs in the classroom alerts cadets shops during their careers. That, coupled Academy. ment 391with emphasis on information to the reality that the Air Force has a with their educations, makes them ideal “I hope it will open up discussion technology for organizations, and directs, highly educated enlisted force, many with for sharing their mentorship and expe- for having more enlisted instructors here,” and Management 392 focusing on orga- advanced degrees in relevant fields from rience with cadets. he said. “There are lots of educated nizational networks in cyberspace. quality institutions. Sergeant Barner grew up in Tennessee enlisted who could be here teaching,” he In the GTC, a part of the Academy’s “We bring a lot to the teaching envi- and goes hunting once or twice a year, but said.

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By Cadet 1st Class Leif Hillshafer rent a condo somewhere to party. However, when desks. Feathers and beads are everywhere. And the Cadet Squadron 10 they return, most find their rooms in a different funniest part, my roommate’s movies and games – theme. around 200 of them – are hidden all around the Cadet 1st Class Joshua Ramirez stands outside Some may not find their rooms at all—thanks room. To make matters worse, the DVDs did not his dorm room, reaches for the door handle but to impromptu drywall work. Past themes include match their cases. pauses, uncertain he is ready for what awaits him filling a room with chairs, with plastic cups of Cleanup took hours, and I keep finding beads, on the other side. He opens the door and finds … a water, coating everything with aluminum foil, feathers, and movies in the most random of places. Mexican cabana. hundreds of balloons containing shaving cream, or Yes, memories of my 100th Night will last forever. Straight ahead, a cut out Hawaiian hula-dancer even using a fire-hydrant to spray down the whole can be seen with the words “¡Bienvenidos!” above room. her. A boom box to the right blares Mariachi music Usually the returning senior (and sometimes and sand covers the floor. To the left, a palm tree the freshmen) is left with a fun mess to clean up. made with construction paper and balloons looms. On the other hand, if the freshmen really dislike a When firsties Crates line the walls, and Mexican paraphernalia squadron upperclassman, they serve notice by can be seen all over the room. putting his or her room in Saturday Morning returned to Four years ago, as a fourth class cadet, I helped Inspection order. decorate this room for the special event known as With the newly-decorated room, first-class their rooms “100th Night.” Now it’s my turn to face the music cadets also receive the long-awaited news of their following “and the mess” first assignment location. Will it be paradise in Cadets celebrate this long-standing tradition 100 Florida or Hawaii? Beer and brats in Germany? Or 100th Night activities days before becoming second lieutenants, or in some maybe finding out “Why not Minot?” (Freezin’s the seniors’ minds, just finishing the Academy. The reason!) All this combines to make 100th Night an there was Class of 2009 celebrated its “100th Night” Feb. 13. important, exciting and funny event for each first- The evening typically begins with a “combat class cadet. no telling what dining in” where first-class cadets enjoy a formal So I find myself pausing outside my door dinner in Mitchell Hall. Cadets on track to become Monday, three days in the mountains with my they might find pilots wear flight suits, while all others wear best friends temporarily pushed to the back of my Airmen Battle Uniforms to the meal. mind as I wonder/dread what waits on the other in the way of The soon-to-be graduates are free to leave side. after dinner and many celebrate the three-day I open the door and the room … is … a … Academy tradition. weekend with their buddies. Typically, the “firsties” mess. Caution tape wraps around the chairs and 14 February 20, 2009 Air Force fencers shine at Junior Olympics

Courtesy Photo Left, Daniel Trapani, took fifth place among 203 men’s epee competitors at the 2009 Junior Olympics in Albuquerque, N.M., last weekend. By Madeline McGuire competitors. Choy competed in men’s foil Athletic Communications and finished 66th in the field of 201. “This was good results for these four The Academy sent four fencers to fencers,” said head coach Abdel Salem. compete in the Junior Olympics “Trapani did very well in this event, espe- Championships in Albuquerque, N.M., cially since this is his last year for last weekend. Daniel Trapani, Nick competing in the junior ranks. Stockdale Stockdale, Simone Barrette and Phil Choy also had good results.” Photo by Mike Kaplan all finished in the top half of their events. The fencing team heads to Atlanta, Aiming high Trapani, was the Falcons’ top finisher Ga., for the North American Cups Nick Frawley won the pole vault at Saturday's Air Force Invitational with with a fifth-place finish among 203 Division II/III competition, Feb. 27- an Air Force Academy record clearance of 18'1". The mark is first in the competitors in men’s epee. Stockdale March 2. Following the NACs, the team conference and third in the nation this year, and automatically qualifies competed in men’s foil and finished 17th will compete in the West Regional him for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships March 13-14. among 201 competitors. Barrette took Championships in California, March He was also named Mountain West Conference Co-Male Athlete of the 43rd in the field of 137 women’s epee 7-8. Week. Falcons soar over lacrosse competition By Melissa McKeown goal of the season with the first career assist from long- Athletic Communications stick midfielder Jeff Pecora. Air Force went on to tally the final goal of the half, as Paranka scored off a feed from PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - Led by a career-high five goals captain Griffin Nevitt with just 18 seconds left on the clock from Vinny Sandtorv the Air Force lacrosse team posted to give the Falcons a 7-4 advantage. a 12-8 victory over Presbyterian Sunday at Ponte Vedra Air Force was also first to score in the third period High School. The game was part of the “Face Off for a to take a four-goal lead, but Presbyterian began to make Cause” tournament, with proceeds going to benefit the a run, scoring four unanswered goals to tie the game at Wounded Warrior Project. With the win, the Falcons move 8-8 with just over three minutes remaining in the quarter. to 1-1 on the season, while the Blue Hose fall to 0-2. However, the run came to a halt, as the Falcons held the It took less than a minute for Air Force to get on the Blue Hose scoreless for the remainder of the contest. board, as Ridge Flick found the back of the net with an Meanwhile, Air Force tallied four goals in the final assist from Brian Massa. However, the next goal did not period, including a pair from Sandtorv and the first come quickly, as more than 12 minutes went by before score of the season for Nevitt. Courtesy Photo Adam Paranka tallied his first career goal, assisted by long- In addition to Sandtorv’s five goals, Flick added a Griffin Nevitt had a career-high tying three assists stick midfielder Dan Gnazzo. Presbyterian notched its career-best three scores to lead the Air Force offense, while in action against Presbyterian Sunday. first score of the contest with just 50 seconds remaining Nevitt recorded a career-high tying three assists. For were 2-for-3 on the EMO. Air Force also won 15-of-23 in the period, on a man-up goal from Drake Peterson. Presbyterian, Clay Patchen scored a team-high three face-offs in the contest, led by Zack Carroll who controlled The Falcons opened the second period with another goals, while Jon Athens had a solid performance in goal, 13 face-offs. quick goal from Flick, but the two teams traded scores tallying 14 saves. The Falcons return to action Feb. 28-March 1 at the over the next several minutes. During that stretch, While Air Force took seven penalties in the game, Pioneer Face-off Classic, hosted by Denver. Air Force Sandtorv notched a pair of scores, including a man-up the team was strong on the penalty kill, allowing just two faces Towson Feb. 28, while taking on Sacred Heart on goal, while defender Bryan Gilbreath scored his first man-up goals by the Blue Hose. Meanwhile, the Falcons March 1.

Basketball updates ween Air Force and Colorado the Air Force golf team finished in the individual standings for Women’s gymnastics The Air Force men’s basket- State in Fort Collins will begin 14th at the UTSA Oak Hills the Falcons, placing 68th overall Gymnast Brittany Dutton ball game against Colorado State at 7 p.m. Both games will be Invitational being held at the with a score of 234, while Shaun was named the Mountain at Clune Arena Saturday will televised nationally on The Mtn. par-72, 6,691-yard Oak Hills O’Bryant turned in Air Force’s Pacific Sports Federation begin at 4 p.m. The game was Please check www.goairforce- Country Club. The Falcons best individual round Tuesday Gymnast of the Week, the league originally scheduled for 7 p.m., falcons.com for any further recorded a combined score of before finishing tied for 70th at office announced Tuesday. It is but was moved so it does not updates. 929 for the tournament. Once 236. Andrew Gibson followed the first career award for Dutton conflict with the Air Force Golf action again, Tom Whitney was the two strokes behind in a tie for and the third of the season for hockey game that begins at 7 SAN ANTONIO, Texas - top performer for the Falcons, 72nd place, while Robert Belz the Air Force women’s gymnas- p.m. In addition, Saturday’s Completing its first tournament finishing tied for 38th place at rounded out the group of tics team. Dutton collected three women’s basketball game bet- of the spring season Tuesday, 223 (+7). Kyle Bailey was next Falcons, placing 74th. top-10 finishes at the Fox Run February 20, 2009 15

Determined to win Chris Thomas, wrestling at 197 pounds, slams Eric Brennan to the mat for a take- down in the Falcons' match against the Northern Colorado Bears on Feb. 12. Air Force was defeated by its Western Wrestling Conference rival, 29-12, in the final home match of the season. The Falcons will wrap up the season on March 7 at the 2009 NCAA West Regional, hosted by Northern Colorado.

Photo by Dave Ahlschwede Ladies’ tennis team wins three straight By Jerry Cross had all of last season. match, so the Bengals had to forfeit the No. 3 doubles Athletic Communications The Falcons won the doubles point for the fifth match, as well as the No. 6 singles match. consecutive match, and the Falcons’ No. 2 team of Air Force cruised through the five singles matches, The Air Force women’s tennis team won its third Christen Monreal and Allie Chermel won for the winning all in straight sets. Monreal won at the consecutive match Sunday, defeating Idaho State, sixth straight time, defeating Lisel Lewis and Risa No. 1 position, 6-0, 6-2, over Lewis, while 7-0, after the match was postponed from Saturday Fujiwara, 8-3. Erlyn Rudico and Katrina Eromin won Shannon Young took the No. 4 match, 6-1, 6-1, over due to power outages at the Academy. at the top spot, 8-2, over Sophie Dang and Stephanie Fujiwara. With the victory, Air Force improved to 6-5 this Roldan. Air Force returns to action hosting Akron at 8:30 season, matching the number of wins the Falcons Idaho State only had five players available for the a.m., and Weber State at 2 p.m. today. Bentley beats No. 20 Air Force, 4-1

By Kyle Mack and Greg Flynn assisted on the play. Air found the back of the net from the weak- and they dictated the style of play. I chal- Assistant Sports Information Director, Force controlled the play for the next few side. lenged our guys between periods and I Bentley University minutes, however, Bentley took the Late in the third period, a five-minute thought we competed very well in the momentum back. Bobby Preece scored major for slashing was called on Bentley’s second period. However, we got destroyed WATERTOWN, Mass. – Dustin at 7:28 from Jeff Gumaer and Anthony Mike Switzer. The penalty carried over on face-offs in the whole series. On both Cloutier scored two power-play goals to Canzoneri. Then, 37 seconds later, Bentley into the third period but the Falcons were of their power-play goals, they won face- lead Bentley to a 4-1 win over No. 20 Air was on a 4-on-3 power play and Dustin unable to convert. Bentley goalie Kyle offs in our defensive zone and that led to Force in an Atlantic Hockey Association Cloutier scored his 13th of the season Rank made three saves early in the third goals. They are a very good hockey team, game Saturday at the John A. Ryan Arena from Gumaer and Casey Russell. AFA period to maintain the two-goal lead. but we have to get these points on the in Watertown, Mass. outshot Bentley, 7-6, in the opening Air Force pulled goaltender Andrew road. We are in contention for a regular With the series split, Air Force fell to period, but it was the home team that Volkening in the final three minutes, but season title and by not getting these 20-8-2 overall and 17-5-2 in the league. controlled play in the latter half of the first it was Bentley that iced the game with an points, we fell a point behind RIT. I love Bentley improved to 16-13-1 overall and period. empty-net goal by Dain Prewitt. the way they play and compete, but we 14-9-1 in the league. Air Force fell to Another power play goal midway “Bentley is a legit top four team in our didn’t get it done. Their specials teams second place in the AHA, one point through the second period gave Bentley league,” head coach Frank Serratore. were better than ours and that was the behind RIT. Bentley is tied for third in the a 3-1 lead. Just eight seconds after a trip- “They competed so dang hard tonight. In difference.” AHA. ping penalty on Michael Mayra, Bentley some ways we were better tonight. But Air Force returns home for the final Jacques Lamoureux’s second score capitalized and took a 3-1 lead. Cloutier they converted two power-play goals and regular-season series of the season, today of the series and 25th of the season came scored his second of the game when a we didn’t get anything on the power play. and Saturday against Holy Cross. The just 13 seconds into the first period and centering pass went across the top of the They will be a tough out in the playoffs. puck drops at 7:05 p.m. each night at the gave the Falcons a quick lead. Brent Olson crease and the team’s leading goal scorer I thought we were soft in the first period Cadet Ice Arena.

Invitational Saturday. Contri- gymnast has earned the confer- freshmen, Brandon Provost, against BYU was the third thing that has not happened buting to a third-place finish in ence’s weekly honor. Dutton Taylor Stewart and Sammy different starting lineup for the since the 1993-1994 campaign. the all-around (37.850), Dutton joins senior Abbey Rogers (Jan. Schafer, each started the first Falcons this season. This marks In fact, the Falcons have lost matched her career-best score 13, Feb. 3) as the Falcons’ award game of his career against the the first time since the 2001- more games at Clune Arena this on the floor exercise to finish winners. Cougars. Reynolds changed the 2002 campaign that Air Force season (8) than the previous fifth with a score of 9.775. She Telling tactics lineup again against Utah, has had more than two different five seasons combined (6). Still, also paced the Falcons on the Starting Lineup Shakeup starting freshman Shawn starting lineups in a single since the beginning of the 2003- balance beam, tallying a season- Air Force men’s basketball Hempsey in place of Provost. season. 2004 season, Air Force has won high score of 9.525 to place head coach Jeff Reynolds More Than Two Starting Struggling at Clune 75 of its 89 home games, ninth. This marks the third time changed his starting lineup for Lineups Very Rare Air Force has lost seven including 35 of its 46 Mountain in six weeks that an Air Force the BYU game on Feb. 3. Three The new starting lineup consecutive home games, some- West Conference games. February 20, 2009 16

this year’s celebration a success and there’s for retirees and civilians; party dresses still time to help. The committee is open for daughters. Cost is $25 for technical to everyone. Call Gina Moore at 333- sergeants and below; $35 for master 4258 for more information. The theme for sergeants and above and retirees. There 2009 is The Quest for Black Citizenship will be a $10 fee for each additional in the Americas. daughter. Tickets can be purchased at the Southeast YMCA, Briargate YMCA National prayer luncheon or the ITR at Outdoor Recreation, Fort The 10th Air Base Wing National Father Daughter Dance Carson. For more information, call 622- Academy upgrades Prayer Luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. Fathers can enjoy a special date with 9622. Construction near the Academy’s Monday in the Milazzo Center. The their daughters at the Father Daughter The mother and son event is set for South Gate continues. Base utilities, with featured speaker will be Chaplain, (Maj. Dance from 7 to 10 p.m., April 3, at the Sept. 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. for photos. many systems more than 50 years old, are Gen.) Cecil Richardson, chief of Air Force Crowne Plaza Hotel. Tickets must be Both events are presented in partnership being upgraded to improve service and reli- chaplains. Lunch will be catered by Red, purchased by March 30. Admission by Fort Carson Army Community ability. Water lines are being replaced Hot and Blue Barbeque and tickets are $5 includes a light dinner, dance and a Service, Peterson Air Force Base, U.S. from South Gate to Tri-Intersection Bridge per person. Contact the Community memory DVD. Photographs will be taken Air Force Academy & Schriever AFB while Colorado Springs Utilities is replacing Center Chapel staff at 333-3300 for infor- the night of the event. Dress: Mess Dress Airman & Family Readiness Centers and the natural gas lines along South Gate mation or tickets. or Class A for military; business attire Armed Services YMCA. Blvd. These upgrades will periodically cause traffic disruptions along South Gate Teachers sought Blvd. Most disruptions, however, will be Leisure time instructors in all levels limited to a lane or shoulder closure. All of piano and Mexican cooking (Tamale, are encouraged to allow for a little more Salsa and Tortilla making) are being driving time around the Academy until sought for Academy programs. Contact project completion May 25. Linda Crom, 333-2928 for details. History month Horse cents February is African American/Black The Academy Equestrian Center is History Month. The Academy Equal offering a winter deal for serious riders. Opportunity office is looking for enthu- The basic cost is $150 for the first horse siastic volunteers to plan events and make and $100 for each additional horse per month, per family. Arrangements for the Winter Lease Program are by appointment only with Jeanne Springer at 472-8639 or e-mail [email protected]. Photo by Dave Ahlschwede Reflecting CADET CHAPEL A&FRC offerings African-American History Month events kicked off in the 10th Medical Catholic Masses: The Airman and Family Readiness Group foyer with displays, exhibits and a tribute to Buffalo Soldiers and Sunday Center hosts the following classes. Tuskegee Airmen Feb. 13. Confession - 9:15 a.m. Contact the A&FRC at 333-3444 for Mass - 10 a.m. any questions and/or registration. Wednesday Adoration of the Blessed Sarcrament - 5:30 p.m. Group pre-separation counseling Confession - 5:30 p.m. Held every Monday (except during Mass - 6:30 p.m. TAP week); 2 to 4 p.m. Weekday Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Separating or retiring from the Air Force in a year or less? Protestant Services: This mandatory briefing assists you Sunday Traditional/Liturgical - 9 a.m. in identifying benefits and services asso- Contemporary - 11 a.m. ciated with your transition and beyond. Jewish Services Friday Medical records review Sabbath Service - 7 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Buddhist Worship Individuals within 180 days of retire- Wednesday ment or separation can have representa- Traditional Mahyana Service -6:30 p.m. tives from the Disabled American Muslim Prayer Veterans review medical records. Friday Salaat ul-Jumman - 12:30 p.m. TAP seminar All Other Faiths Tuesday and Feb. 27; 7:30 a.m. to Call 333-2636 for more information 4:30 p.m. Separating in a year or retiring in COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL two years or less? Call now to reserve Catholic Masses: your spot in the next available TAP class. Saturday Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. Mass - 4 p.m. Newcomer’s red-carpet tour Sunday Feb. 27; 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mass - 9 a.m. An informative base tour gives insight Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. into the Academy mission and reveals (September - May) Tuesday-Friday many things to see and do here. Mass - 11:30 a.m. Protestant Services: Ski rental Wednesday Season ski rentals from the Academy Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation Center require an Dinner followed by Religious Education appointment for a fitting. Call 333-4753. (September - May). Live! February 27th, 6 p.m. Sunday Volunteer program Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. Location Falcon Club Gospel - 11:30 a.m. There are several on-base organiza- : tions in need of volunteers. Contact Cost $30.00 ($28.00 for club members) Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality: : Contact Tech. Sgt. Longcrier at 333-6178 Jeannie Lopez at 333-3168/3444 for more See your 1st Sergeant for Tickets [email protected] information. 24 February 20, 2009

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