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VOL. 47 NO.35 AUGUST 31, 2007 10th ABW tabbed outstanding unit By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff The 10th Air Base Wing is getting an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Specifically cited were its efforts to provide security for six NCAA football games with more than 180,000 attendees including distin- guished visitors. Security forces coor- dinated more than 500 base, city and contract personnel to provide K-9, horse, all-terrain vehicle and walking patrols despite 35 percent of the secu- rity forces squadron being deployed. The 10th ABW supported the Academy’s academic mission and installed a $300,000 wireless network in a six-story building, enabling laptop use for 4,400 cadets throughout a 1.5 million square-foot facility. The Medical Group garnered a Photo by John Van Winkle stellar “excellent” Health Services Parents’ Weekend game is back! Inspection rating and the coveted Air Force senior tight end Travis Dekker stretches for extra yardage Saturday during the Falcons annual intra- Joint Commission on Accreditation squad scrimmage at Falcon Stadium. The bluesuiters open their 2007 home campaign Saturday at noon of Healthcare Organizations “accred- against South Carolina State. The game marks the return of Air Force’s season opener to Parents’ Weekend. itation” status. The traditional Parents’Weekend game was interrupted the past two seasons due to scheduling conflicts. The Golf Digest recognized the golf Falcons will play a home game on Parent’s Weekend for the next seven years, against Southern Utah in 2008, course as a number one value and it Northern Colorado in 2009, Houston in 2010, Florida State in 2011, Northern Colorado again in 2012 and Colgate in 2013. was also rated as the number one golf operation in the Department of Defense. The fire protection flight was Academy excellence earns AF award the first in the Air Force to receive the National Firefighters Association By Butch Wehry During this two year period, the Athletic Association champion. Accreditation twice and also Academy Spirit staff Academy excelled in its mission to The Academy is ranked number one competed in the 2006 Fire Fighter produce officers of character for the Air in the nation for athletic opportunities for Combat Challenge with a first place This week Air Force officals Force and the nation as 1,767 cadets women. The institution was recognized regional finish and fifth place at the announced that the Academy is receiving graduated and earned commissions as as a trailblazer in the areas of human national competition. it’s fifth Air Force Organizational second lieutenants. dignity and respect and developing the “The military personnel flight Excellence Award. An award-winning faculty continued Air Force’s first Sexual Assault Response will do a mass update of the awards “This is part of our continuing effort to receive national and international Coordinator position to dramatically for all members currently assigned to turn the corner, another positive accolades for superior quality and for improve support for victims. to the Academy with specific organ- element in helping us move forward,” providing one of the top undergraduate Its staff directorates set the stage for izations during the award period,” said Lt. Gen. John Regni. “Thanks to academic experiences in the nation. mission success, garnering an overall said Maj. Karen Burke, of the everyone on the direct reporting unit Air Force Academy athletics achieved “excellent” in the 2005 Unit Compliance personnel directorate. “Members staff and in the mission elements.” unprecedented success within the Inspection — the first comprehensive currently assigned to the Academy do The Academy Headquarters and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, inspection of its kind at the Air Force not need to take any action at this time 10th Air Base Wing were selected for producing eight All-American athletes, Academy in 10 years. Military and cadet to have the award updated in their meritorious service during the period of seven Mountain West Conference cham- records will be updated to reflect the record.” Jan.1, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2006. pions and one National Collegiate award. I N News Feature Sports S Parents’ In-processing Spikers sport I Weekend activities revisited wins D Pages 3-4 Page 16 E Pages 10-11 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY August 31, 2007 Superintendent greets visiting parents,guests By Lt. Gen. John F. Regni of the various Parents’ Weekend activi- possible — the good news is they met minority students. They brought with Academy superintendent ties so you can see first-hand how your these challenges head-on and have them diverse skills, talents and unique cadet is learning and growing. Take a succeeded. cultural experiences that will afford all Welcome to close look at our world-class military, I am confident that when you cadets unique opportunities to learn the Air Force academic, athletic, airmanship and leave here, you will understand that the from and complement each other as Academy, your character-development programs that efforts and values we impart are essen- they develop into global leaders son’s or daughter’s are designed to push your son or tial for your cadets to prepare them for serving our nation. new home away daughter beyond his or her precon- the many challenges they will face as Thank you for supporting your from home. ceived limits. Air Force officers and leaders of the cadet, the Air Force Academy and our Your support You may notice your son or 21st Century. The foundations of these nation. Nothing is more important than and involvement daughter is somewhat different from values are our Air Force Core Values: your continuing encouragement and as parents are key Lt. Gen. John F. Regni when you said goodbye to them earlier Integrity First, Service Before Self, support. Savor the time with your to your child’s this summer. Some changes may be and Excellence In All We Do. cadet and share in their new experi- success throughout their four-year subtle; others, more dramatic. Every This year’s incoming Class of ences. Again, we welcome you as our experience at the Academy. I cadet’s abilities have been challenged 2011 is exceptional, boasting the most honored guests during this very special encourage you to take full advantage far more than they would have thought women and near-record numbers of weekend. Preparatory School welcomes and thanks visitors By Col. Larry D. Jones attending the Academy Prep School. We appreciate Air Force team. Academy Preparatory School commander the fact that his or her values, characteristics and During Parents’ Weekend, you will notice posi- motivation are a reflection of what you have taught tive growth and development in your son or Dear parents and friends, them. daughter, although he or she has only been with us a They are rising to a challenge unlike any our short time. That is only the beginning. I am confi- On behalf of the United nation has ever faced. The crucial role they will play dent that you will see much positive change in the States Air Force Academy in keeping America free and safe, and keeping the months to come. Preparatory School staff and world stable, will tax their strength and abilities Please accept my sincerest thanks for sending us faculty, I welcome you to the during their Air Force careers. our nation’s finest young people, and for your 2007 Parents’ Weekend. I assure you that we will develop the academic, continued support of the Academy Preparatory Your son or daughter is military and personal skills needed for your sons School and the Air Force Academy. demonstrating great commit- Col. Larry D. Jones and daughters to become leaders of character Welcome and enjoy your United States Air Force ment and determination by and key members of the Air Force Academy and Academy! AOG welcomes newest class to Long Blue Line By James A. Shaw attack. These are extraordinary times donations funded character develop- advantage of our special four-year Association of Graduates president and which demand extraordinary leadership ment programs, club activities, guest membership package. We encourage CEO to not only win the war against speakers, foreign area studies and a you and your parents to join the AOG terrorism but to guide our economy and host of other programs and projects to ensure you have the same extraordi- The Assoc- inspire confidence in all sectors of that make the Academy experience nary experience that the cadets who iation of society. unique and special. Private donations have gone before you had. Graduates and its The Academy’s and the Air Force’s allowed the AOG to assist in funding As you embark on your four-year more than 25,000 Core Values – Integrity First, Service the Mitchell Hall Projection System journey, it is important to note that members extend Before Self, and Excellence In All We that you enjoy at each meal. your time here is preparing you to their congratula- Do – are the cornerstones of the profes- This year, because of the serve in the most technologically profi- tions to the Class sion you have chosen. These are generosity of graduates and parents, we cient force in the world. America’s citi- of 2011 upon beacons that will guide you for the rest completed construction on a Memorial zens expect the Academy to provide completion of James Shaw of your life. Now, more than ever, our Pavilion at the cemetery. This $4.5 qualified men and women to lead that BCT — the first hurdle in your cadet country needs leaders of character to million project now allows us to pay force in the new millennium. careers. Nearly 40,000 graduates have lead the nation.