VOL. 45 NO.10 MARCH 11, 2005 Inside COMMENTARY: Being a good leader, page 2 Most Excellent! NEWS: Iditarod musher, page 3 Academy makes clean sweep of compliance inspection

One-year deploy- By Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano ments, page 4 Academy Spirit staff

Academy launches The Academy is doing an “Excellent” new Web site, page 5 job of fulfilling its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become 333-RIDE returns to tomorrow’s Air Force leaders of character, Academy, page 6, said unit compliance inspection officials Wednesday. SPORTS: Two The 10-day inspection encompassed juniors earn all-con- every aspect of Academy operations, rang- ference honors, ing from academics to air base defense. page 9 The Academy received an overall “Excellent” rating, as well as “Excellents” Boxing for all five of its major mission areas – the Championship, 34th Training Wing, the Dean of the Faculty, the Directorate of Athletics, the 10th Air page 10 Base Wing and the Academy’s Preparatory School. The Superintendent’s staff also Briefly received an “Excellent” rating. Both Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, Academy 2005 Air Force Superintendent, and the lead Air Force inspector commented that they had never Assistance Fund seen an organization accomplish this feat. The Air Force Assistance “I’ve been doing this for a long time, Fund Campaign starts and I’ve never seen a clean sweep,” said The Preparatory School’s Husky greets attendees of Wednesday’s Unit Monday and runs through General Rosa. “I couldn’t be more excited Compliance Inspection outbrief in Arnold Hall. The Academy’s overall score is April 25. The goal for the or more pleased, and you should each be “Excellent.” (Photo by Charley Starr) 2005 Campaign is $64,000. proud of yourselves for the hard work you For more information contact rating scale. Many Academy organizations Inspector General coin. Coin recipients Maj. Mark Stephens at do every day. earned “Excellent” ratings. Additionally the were: Airman 1st Class Samuel Medellin, 333-2221 or Tech. Sgt. “We’ve had several challenges here at Academy received an “Excellent” in its abil- 10th Medical Group; Airman 1st Class Jennifer Isom at 333-9618 or the Academy lately, and while we still have ity to respond to contingency operations. Benjamin Sosa, 10th Communications your mission element points several areas to work on, this is a huge step “You spent a lot of time and effort prepar- Squadron; Staff Sgt. Kristopher Evers, 10th of contact. in the right direction. My hat’s off to each ing for this inspection, and we recognize the Security Forces Squadron, Staff Sgt. Angela and every one of you.” accomplishments you have made,” said Col. Proctor, Academy Preparatory School; Visitor closure General Rosa also expressed his thanks David Snodgrass, Air Force Inspection Master Sgt. Daniel Colwell, Dean of Faculty The Academy will be to the 160-member inspection team for their Agency commander. “That preparation was Staff; Cadet 1st Class Michael Carlson, 34th closed to all visitor traffic hard work and professionalism. very evident throughout our inspection, and Training Group; Maj. Anton Eret Jr., 34th Saturday until noon for a Ten Academy organizations, including you should all be very proud.” Education Group; Michael Jackson, training exercise. The clo- the 10th Medical Group and Academy Band, The inspector general team also identi- Directorate of Athletics; Sandie Miles, sure will not affect Academy received an “Outstanding” overall rating for fied 10 outstanding performers from across Office of the Staff Judge Advocate; and Dr. personnel. the inspection - the highest possible in the the base and recognized them with an Martin Carlisle, Dean of Faculty Office. Falcon Football Tickets are available for the 2004 Annual Awards Banquet set for Wednesday 2005 Air Force Academy Football season. Call the By the Academy Spirit staff This year will be the first it’s one team Academy with all and their spouses, and 24 com- Athletic Ticket Office at year that enlisted and officer the recipients together at one munity partners. 472-1895, or visiting The 2004 Annual Awards award ceremonies are combined. time,” he said. The uniform for the banquet www.airforcesports.com. Banquet will be held at the In past years, enlisted awards Nominations for the awards is mess dress for military and Sept. 3 Washington Academy Officers’ Club March were presented at a formal din- were made first at the squadron black tie/semi-formal for civil- Sept. 10 San Diego State 16 from 6-9 a.m. ner, while officer and civilian level, and then worked up ians. There will be a social hour Sept. 17 Wyoming Fifteen winners will be awards were announced at a through the group and wing lev- and dinner, followed by the Sept. 22 at Utah announced in different cate- more informal luncheon. els until the final winners were announcement of the award win- Oct. 1 at Colorado State gories including civilian, enlist- Co-chair of the awards ban- chosen by an Academy board. ners. A post-banquet party will Oct. 8 at Navy ed and officer awards. The fea- quet, Senior Master Sgt. Dan Chair of the awards banquet, be held, also at the officers’ club. Oct. 15 UNLV tured speaker is Lt. Gen. John Williams, said having the awards 2nd Lt. Daniel Snyder, said “This year the awards will Oct. 22 TCU Rosa, Academy Superintendent. together this year is a definite more than 500 people are be combined into a really nice Oct. 29 at BYU The United States Air Force advantage. expected to show up for the formal evening affair, and I think Nov. 5 Army Academy Band will provide “Previously, we had two awards, including commanders, we’ll get a better event,” Nov. 19 at New Mexico entertainment. separate award ceremonies. Now first sergeants, award nominees Sergeant Williams said. Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY March 11, 2005 Seize the opportunity to be a good leader

By Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Harper Jr. can provide 40 percent of the airpower for this Area think of the medical folks when speaking of humani- 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief of Responsibility with the oldest fleet ever in the his- ty. Every customer they get never stops by unless he tory of the Air Force by luck or chance? No way, it or she is not feeling well; yet, they always take care SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) — I was out the takes dedicated leaders who ensure the combat main- of us. other day with some of the fine Airmen we have here tainers have the best tools and training available. Even so, it is a demanding environment for all of in the wing and one of them made the comment, “I They ensure the troops are intellectually prepared to us and mission accomplishment is critical to the can’t wait until I get the opportunity to lead.” face the challenges of the daily maintenance mission. AOR. Every day there is a risk of failure, and while There are many things about leadership that I The next characteristic is energy. Good leaders we have the best of plans and training, the outcome is don’t understand, but I do know you don’t wait on it get around; they influence the daily “battles” with still in doubt until we actually execute the mission. to come, you make it happen. In every forum in the presence. They follow their e-mail with their feet! The difference in victory and defeat often lies in the last 10 years, I have heard the statement made that we The very best of them have the uncanny ability to be faith the troops have in the leadership and the com- have a shortage of good leadership at all levels. What at critical places at critical times. They get out from bined perseverance to “hold the line.” makes a good leader and why is there a shortage? under the pressure of the calendar and focus on the To engender that faith, leaders must have a Leadership involves constant preparation. Vince human element of the organization. human touch and a feel for the troops. Lt. Gen. Lombardi, one of the greatest football coaches of all I think the greatest similarity between motiva- Walter E. Buchanan III, U.S. Central Command Air time, once said, “It is not the desire to win that is so tional energy and depression is that they are both Forces commander, says he would “rather talk than important but rather the willingness to prepare.” contagious. Good leaders get up and get ready. When type.” It is hard to relay humanity through e-mail. It So how do we prepare then, since we are all they are with the troops they are motivated. As a is hard to feel the temperature of the workplace or the expected to lead in this deployed combat environ- leader, the organization feeds off you. It takes a lot of distance to the bathroom from a Power Point presen- ment? Retired Army Gen. Montgomery Meigs identi- energy to keep this up, which is why the Air Force tation. fied four characteristics that we might recognize as places so much value on the new physical fitness pro- I have had several great lieutenant supervisors in common in what we view as good leaders. gram. my life who have really taught me some good lessons. The first characteristic is intellect, from which Let’s look at the troops in the operations group Lieutenant Derry, my best lieutenant supervisor ever, we derive the elements of decision and execution — for a minute. This dedicated group of men and was the kind of leader you would die for. He led us by competence, intuition, and will. Good leaders read women are constantly flying. It may be a combat, example, but he never put himself above any task. If about good leaders. They are constantly searching refueling or humanitarian mission, or it may be car- we were wet, he was wet; if we were hot, he was hot. and studying leaders and leadership styles from all rying troops, but the mission is constant. The Airmen You get the picture. He was out there. He cared for us walks of life. First they make sure they understand in the operations group give us a tangible demonstra- and it showed daily. “To lead you must know, and to the goals of the mission. Then they search out proven tion of the kind of energy it takes to be a good leader. know you must go,” is a motto the lieutenant exem- and often innovative ways to get the job done. Here, It is constant, focused and always available. plified. we say “mission first,” but it is understood it is peo- The third characteristic is selflessness. It is truly Another time, at a change of command, a general ple always. We make sure we and our people receive motivating to know that your leader is thinking about also taught me humanity. The weather was threaten- the best education and follow on training available, you first, isn’t it? We have all seen this characteristic ing and we were all outside while the official party even in the deployed environment. demonstrated time and time again. This allows good was on the stage and under a cover. As the ceremony Take the maintenance group, leaders to accept the best decision and not just their began, it started raining. The general got off the stage for example. Do you think they decision. This characteristic causes us to look “out” and out from under the cover. He remained there and and not “in” to our own benefits. gave his entire speech while getting rained on like the Ranger school drove this point home early to me rest of us. Now, if you think he was just too dumb to when it taught me that it is always about the soldiers; get out of the rain, you are sadly missing the point of if you take care of them, they will take care of you. In humanity in leadership. He set an example I will Ranger school, you learn quickly that leaders eat last never forget. and sleep last (and a lot less). Anything to do with Understanding the mission, maintaining the ener- comfort, you as the leader are last in line. To gy to see it through and caring about your troops are define this characteristic in the wing look no fur- leadership qualities that each of us, regardless of our ther than the support group. They demonstrate jobs, can do every day. So don’t wait for the opportu- this on a daily basis. nity to lead, take it! How about the civil engineer members who are out in the cold wind on the roofs fix- ing leaks? If the last fire alarm that went off Action Line in the dorms made you mad, think about how the fire department sends responders to every single one, ready to save lives. The ACTION LINE, 333-3900, is a forum to We don’t fear attacks because of the self- resolve unanswered complaints. Call, write or less security forces who maintain a con- send an e-mail to [email protected]. Items stant shield of protection. There are many may also be faxed to 333-4094, or mailed to: more squadrons in the support group that Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE, do often-forgotten jobs daily. Their self- 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 312, USAF Academy, lessness allows us to eat, sleep, and enjoy CO 80840-5016. these creature comforts that we quickly recog- Provide your name and telephone number. nize whenever they are absent. Requests for anonymity will be respected. Before The final characteristic is humanity. contacting the ACTION LINE, be sure to use the While humanity is essential to success proper chain of command. for all of us, we most often

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Refer Butch Wehry — Editor cation, including inserts or supplements, does of Public Affairs. The editor reserves the right questions to the Academy Spirit staff at 333-7557. [email protected] not constitute endorsement by the Department of to edit articles to conform to Air Force policy The staff also accepts story submissions by Eddie Kovsky — Staff Writer Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or and Associated Press style. All photos are U.S. fax (333-4094) or by e-mail (pa.newspaper@ [email protected] Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of Air Force photos unless otherwise indicated. usafa.af.mil). Erick C. Phillips — Lead Graphic Designer Academy Spirit March 11, 2005 NEWS 3 Air Force Iditarod musher sets solid pace By Capt. Amy Hansen active-duty Iditarod contender, and his 3rd Wing Public Affairs team of 16 dogs left Willow, Alaska, at 2:44 p.m. Sunday. They made it to the ELMENDORF AFB, Alaska – A first checkpoint in Yentna at 7:17 p.m. 1990 Academy graduate who is now an after running 45 miles through a route Air Force surgeon has set a solid pace for crowded with spectators. his dog team during the first 24 hours of They left Yentna at 8:50 p.m., after a the Iditarod race. brief rest, for the 34-mile trek to Maj. Thomas Knolmayer, Elmendorf Skwentna, where the team arrived 28 AFB’s chief of surgery and the only minutes after midnight on March 7. Their pace of 9.4 mph for that leg was right in the middle of the field, which varied from five to 12 mph. All of Major Knolmayer’s dogs arrived at the checkpoint, which is a pos- itive indicator, because the health of the dogs is a primary factor in whether Iditarod competitors get to the finish line of the 1,100-mile race in Nome, accord- ing to his wife, Mrs. Tina Knolmayer. The rest break at Skwentna is right on track for Major Knolmayer, who said he planned to run the dogs for six hours and then let them rest for six hours Air Force doctor and 1990 Academy grad Maj.Thomas Knolmayer, Elmendorf throughout the race. AFB, Alaska, participates as the only active duty Iditarod contender. (Photo One concern he expressed at the by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown) Iditarod’s ceremonial start in Anchorage faces is the absence of his toughest dog, doesn’t get hurt – him or the dogs. I Saturday was the weather. who recently sustained a shoulder injury. wish I could go with him. This is so “The heat is ridiculous – this morn- “Tomahawk didn’t make it – he’s still exciting!” ing I checked and it was 36 degrees and limping,” he said, “But I still had 19 Major Knolmayer departed raining at the first checkpoint. If we get healthy dogs to choose from, and that’s Skwentna sometime Monday for the next wet before we hit the mountains and the more than I could ask for.” checkpoint, Finger Lakes, 45 miles to the Maj. Thomas Knolmayer, Elmendorf 20-below temperatures there, it’s going to Major Knolmayer’s mother, Agnes northwest. AFB, Alaska, with one of his 16 dogs. be miserable.” Knolmayer, was optimistic at the cere- Follow the major’s progress at (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown) Another challenge Major Knolmayer monial start. “I hope he finishes and he www.iditarod.com. Academy Spirit 4 March 11, 2005 Volunteers needed for one-year deployments By Eddie Kovsky into these billets immediately, with all finance, and inspectors general. Enlisted on station to be considered. Members Academy Spirit staff members scheduled to be in place by positions that need to be filled include air returning from 120 days or longer deploy- August. Individuals filling these positions transportation, intelligence, systems, and ment less than six months prior to the The Air Force chief of staff has will receive short-tour credit and will be personnel. August deployment date will be exempt. directed that some key and critical provided entitlements similar to those on AFPC has the lead in identifying This is not a change to the Air Central Command Joint Task Force posi- short-tour assignments. individuals in 0-5 and E-8 and below for Expeditionary Force deployment lengths, tions, mainly in Iraq, be filled by Airmen “As many of you have heard, we are the extended positions. Volunteers need AFPC officials stress. The requirements serving on one-year extended deploy- filling new extended temporary duties in their commander’s concurrence before are not new and were previously filled ments. Baghdad this year and are looking for being considered. AFPC will initially every 120 days. The Air Force Chief of The move is based on CENTCOM’s volunteers; these TDYs are 365 days in solicit for enlisted volunteers via equal Staff has stated that the Air Force policy request for increased stability and conti- length,” said Lt. Col. Lee Shick, of AFPC, plus and officer volunteers through func- for AEF rotations will not change. nuity of operations in the region. Randolph AFB. “We are looking for vol- tional channels. If an inadequate number For further information about these According to officials at the Air Force unteers for these positions before having of enlisted personnel volunteer, the deployments and their entitlements, as Personnel Center, the culture of certain to turn to our non-volunteer lists.” AFPC will use established short-tour well as a list of the job duties that need to countries in the Middle East dictates that At the present time, approximately selection rules to identify candidates. be filled, visit the AFPC Web site at key and critical positions on the joint task 200 critical positions will be filled by Officers serving overseas tours may be http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/pro- force headquarters staff remain in place 365-day deployment assignments. Officer used as a resource to fill the wartime cedures/extendedtdys/extendedtdy.htm. longer to build closer, more meaningful skill sets that need to be filled include taskings. Those interested in applying for an ties. chaplains, judge advocates, public affairs, Nonvolunteers eligible for selection extended TDY should apply through The Air Force is assigning people civil engineers, security, intelligence, must have a minimum of 12 months time normal channels. Society preserving Department of Defense school history By the Academy Spirit staff Plans are underway to build a Visitors Center, mail [email protected] or visit www.aoshs Archive Research Library, Museum and landscaped Park .org That legendary camaraderie between service people with Memorials to overseas schools, alumni associations, The quality of education has been unsurpassed in the overseas isn’t being lost to the more than four million educators and students. DODDS, not only for the outstanding test scores demon- family members who have attended Department of “The city of Wichita, Kan., has been selected for a strated, but for the unique experiences these children had Defense overseas schools. location and has donated eight acres in their ‘Museums growing up as a minority in a foreign country. The Americans Overseas Schools Historical Society on the River District’ for this project,” said Ms. Irvine. “They have lived and played near international, mili- was founded in 1995 as a means to preserve the unique “To date over 70,000 pounds of memorabilia have been tary and political headquarters. They have been visited by heritage of children of American service members serv- received. presidents, prime ministers, royalty and ambassadors. In ing overseas, said AOSHS spokesperson Linda Irvine. With an estimated project cost of $17.5 million dol- essence, they themselves have been some of our country’s AOSHS collects, records, preserves and displays the lars, AOSHS is currently in the project’s fundraising best ambassadors, as they played and were educated with history and memorabilia of American Overseas Schools. phase. For more information call 316-773-3210, or e- other children from around the world,” said Ms. Irvine. Academy Spirit March 11, 2005 5 Academy launches new and improved Web site By Staff Sgt. Steve Grever “A lot of hard work and ingenuity Academy Public Affairs went into this project and it’s both impressive and incredible,” Colonel Lift off! Tuesday the Academy Meeks-Eure said. “I would like to rec- launches a dynamic new website ready ognize our Multimedia team, Fredie for its global delivery of real-time infor- Layberger, Ron Kay, Dale Gay and Lee mation to thousands of its monthly visi- Anderson, our Web Services team, tors Satin Zeine-Johnson and Dan McKee, The new Web site will provide users and Johnny Whitaker, communications informative, relevant and current con- manager, for his guidance and support.” tent and serve the information needs of Mr. Whitaker, Academy director of many diverse audiences, said Mr. communications, initiated the construc- Ronald Kay, 10th Communications tion of the new site because he felt the Squadron graphics chief. old site was outdated, cumbersome and “The look and feel of the site has fairly static. He wanted a site that was been designed and is being built to con- dynamic and consistently said “Air vey ‘Air Force Academy’ throughout,” Force Academy” on every page. Mr. Kay said. “A less noticeable, but “As we went about designing the more powerful benefit for visitors to the new site – it was truly a team effort site is a new ability to quickly know involving many folks from the 10th CS, what’s happening at the Academy. minimal human intervention in the the new site, said Ms. Satin Zeine- the faculty, our acting chief information Timely and relevant news items are pre- process of getting the item, to being dis- Johnson, 10th CS Web Services division officers, Athletics Department, the 34th sented on most top-level pages with played on the Web.” chief and Academy webmaster. Training Wing and public affairs,” Mr. links for obtaining more in-depth details But, building the new web site was- Training will be offered in several Whitaker said. “We had one overarching as desired.” n’t accomplished without a few chal- formats, including step-by-step goal: To design, develop and launch a Another noticeable benefit is the lenges, Mr. Kay said. instruction manuals, a lunch-time world-class Academy Web presence to news item archive and search feature, “The new site is more than just training session, half-day training ses- proudly represent our great organiza- he said. changing its looks; it’s actually an evolv- sion and one-on-one training. tion, and to uphold its reputation as a “A visitor will be able to quickly ing system using cutting-edge technolo- “We provide telephone assistance, premier military and educational institu- locate any news item that has been pub- gy to make the collection and presenta- one-on-one training, formal classes in tion. Toward that goal, we insisted that lished on the site by simply selecting a tion of information easier for content HTML, DreamWeaver and ColdFusion, our new Web site provide relevant and few relative search criteria,” he said. providers and visitors to the site,” he and administer, maintain and manage all current information to meet the needs of The site has been in the development said. “Technically, it’s always a challenge USAFA internal and external web our broad and diverse audiences, both stage for more than 15 months, to make to know when to implement a given servers,” Ms. Zeine-Johnson said. “We inside and outside the gates of the the site easier to navigate for users and technology and given the rapid and fluid are responsible for the maintenance of Academy. And, finally, it had to be easier to maintain for unit webmasters, nature of the Web, the task is made even Academy’s primary Web pages, making clean, attractive and inviting; well orga- Mr. Kay said. more demanding. But, the web team sure the Academy stays in compliance nized; and easy to navigate and main- “As a part of the redesign, a Web embraced the challenge and the with Academy, Air Force and DOD rules tain. Content Contribution Wizard was creat- Academy is now well on its way to main- and guidance, as well as public law.” “We’re extremely proud of the result ed,” he said. “Using the wizard, an indi- taining a Web site design that uses cur- Lt. Col. Marcia Meeks-Eure, 10th of more than a year’s worth of collabo- vidual without any Web development rent Web standards and technologies.” CS commander, said her team has rative and creative efforts, and I think skills can now produce and have an item Unit webmasters will be trained to worked diligently to develop a Web site that when we go live next Tuesday, the accessible for viewing via the Web site update their own Web pages with the that the Academy can be proud of for rest of the Academy will be, too,” Mr. with only a few minutes’ effort and with new templates and help them migrate to years to come. Whitaker said.

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By Rudi Williams nation’s defense in uniform is the most Ms. Stouffer said advisers will dis- civilian employment opportunities, American Forces Press Service awesome job they could ever have,” cuss the job search process; provide she said. she said. “But they could also support information about DOD vacancies, “Out of about 800 occupations MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Human our nation’s defense around the globe occupations and missions; assist with within the federal government, you’ll resources specialist Linda K. Stouffer in a civilian capacity.” questions, applications, forms and sta- find jobs in DOD in about 700 of those said when she visits college campuses, The office opened in 2003 as a tus of applications; explain DOD job occupations,” she said. she tells students the Defense resource for anyone who wanted to get terminology; and provide a connection The most critical skill needs for Department is “the ‘employer of more information about DOD civilian between job seekers and recruiters. DOD in the next two years are engi- choice,’ and our job is to support jobs, Ms. Stouffer said. She said it is helpful for students neers, administration and program America’s defense around the world.” “We have advisers available to to know which states have the highest management, education, security and Ms. Stouffer, who works for the help people in their job search process, concentration of federal civilians protection, accounting and budget, DOD civilian personnel management to talk to them and explain information working in DOD. information technology and physical services defense applicant assistance on various job announcements,” she “Our top 10 states are Virginia, sciences, according to a Partnership office, said DOD has jobs “from A to said. “We also connect them with other California, Texas, Maryland, Georgia, for Public Service study. Z.” recruiters in DOD.” Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, DOD components also offer many “When you see a DOD sign at a Ms. Stouffer said her office comes Ohio and Oklahoma,” Ms. Stouffer intern, co-op and entry-level profes- job fair, that doesn’t mean you have to under the deputy assistant secretary of said. “So the message to students is, sional development career programs, wear a uniform and join the military,” defense for civilian personnel policy. the more mobile you are and the more as well as support for graduate fel- Ms. Stouffer told a large gathering of They look for events to spread the willing you are to relocate to where lowships and scholarships in career university presidents, administrators word about its existence. that job is, the better opportunity you fields where there is high demand for and students at the DOD technical “This office wanted people on will have.” well-qualified candidates, Ms. assistance workshop at Alabama State staff who could answer questions for DOD has 6,000 offices and Stouffer said. University here Feb. 23. “DOD has students and anyone wanting informa- installations in every state around the She said that the internship pro- more than 700,000 civilian jobs tion about DOD jobs,” Ms. Stouffer country and in 146 countries around gram does not always mean just a sum- around the globe. said. “That way, they could pick up a the world. DOD’s three military mer job. “We try to encourage students to phone and have a live person to talk to departments and 16 defense agencies “These are entry-level, full-time work for DOD as civilian employees … or they could send us an e-mail, and recruit on many college and universi- professional jobs,” she said. and to understand that if they want to they would get an immediate ty campuses. The office is the central Job seekers can call (888) 363-4872. join the military, supporting our response.” point for marketing DOD-wide The TTY number is (703) 696-5436.

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Air Force Juniors Antoine Hood and Nick Mountain West Welch were selected for the 2004-05 Mountain Conference West Conference second-team Monday by league coaches and media. It is the second year in a row First-Team All-Mountain West that the two earned all-conference honors. , Utah Air Force guard Hood was named Mountain Danny Granger, New Mexico West Conference Men’s Player of the Jay Straight, Wyoming Week Monday, marking his first career award. Odartey Blankson, UNLV A six-foot-four-inch junior from Sugar Land, Marc Jackson, Utah Texas, Hood led the Falcons in scoring in back- to-back games last week, while helping the Academy to a 2-0 mark with wins over San Second-Team All-Mountain West Diego State (77-57) and Wyoming (61-56). Antoine Hood, Air Force Hood hit 8-of-12 field goals, including 2-of-3 Nick Welch, Air Force three-pointers, on the way to 20 points vs. the Marcus Slaughter, San Diego State Aztecs. He also pulled down five rebounds, and Brandon Heath, San Diego State had four assists vs. SDSU. In a battle for the Matt Nelson, Colorado State third seed in this week’s MWC Men’s Basketball Tournament, Hood connected on 6-of-8 from the Third-Team All-Mountain West field for 18 points, while picking up five boards, Bryant Markson, Utah two steals and two assists vs. Wyoming. Justin Williams, Wyoming For the week, Hood averaged 19.0 points, Mike Hall, BYU 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals, while David Chiotti, New Mexico shooting 70 percent (14-of-20) from the field Troy DeVries, New Mexico and 80 percent from beyond the arc (4-of-5). He stepped up his point production when the Honorable Mention Falcons needed it the most, accounting for 26 All-Mountain West percent of his team’s points against San Diego State and 30 percent of the Academy’s output vs. (Air Force) Wyoming. Tim Keller, Matt McCraw, Jacob Welch, meanwhile, is second on the team in Burtschi scoring and rebounding and leads the squad in Player of the Year - Andrew Bogut, assists. The Fort Worth, Texas resident is in the Utah top 10 in the MWC in six statistical categories Freshman of the Year - Jason for conference games only. He was the MWC Smith, Colorado State Co-Player of the Year last season. Defensive Player of the Year - Senior Tim Keller and sophomores Matt Justin Williams, Wyo. McCraw and Jacob Burtschi earned honorable Coach of the Year - Ray Giacoletti, Junior Antoine Hood, this week’s Mountain West Conference Utah mention. This is the second consecutive season Player of the Week, scored 18 points in the Falcons’ victory that five Falcons were honored by the conference. over Wyoming Saturday. (Photo by Danny Meyer) Air Force hockey shooting for success at upcoming tournament

By Dave Toller came on the power play at 4:08 of the second period. uncontested on Peter Foster. Athletic Media Relations Andrew Murray made a drop pass to Sirianni at the Less than three minutes later, the Falcons tied the faceoff dot and also screened Foster. Sirianni’s wrister game on sophomore Brian Gineo’s ninth goal of the sea- Despite struggling the last few weeks, the Falcon gave the Beavers a 2-0 lead. Two minutes later, sopho- son. Freshman Eric Ehn made a pass off the boards deep hockey team will look for a reversal of fortunes on the more Andrew Ramsey cut the Beaver lead to one goal in his own end to sophomore Brian Reese. Reese fed Iron Range of northern Minnesota. with his ninth of the season. Ramsey won a faceoff and Gineo in the neutral zone and Gineo skated the puck Air Force is the fifth seed in the six-team Wells took the puck to the net. His first shot was saved, but down the right wing. His slap shot beat Matt Climie Fargo College Hockey America Tournament, today, sophomore Brandon Merkosky kept the puck alive and high to tie the game at 1-1. From that point on, it was all Saturday and Sunday at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Ramsey put back the rebound. BSU clung to the 2-1 Bemidji State. BSU out-shot Air Force, 14-5, in the sec- Rapids, Minn. The winner of the three-day tournament lead until late in the third period when Air Force pulled ond period. receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. its goaltender. The Beavers scored two in the second and one in the The Falcons, 13-18-3 overall and 5-14-1 in the With 1:22 remaining, Foster was pulled from the net third. Gervais gave the Beavers the lead for good at the CHA face fourth-place Wayne State, 14-16-4, 7-9-4 in favor of the extra attacker. However, with 56 seconds 2:57 mark of the second on the power play. His center- CHA, today at 7:35 CST. The winner takes on the No. 1 left, Brendan Cook skated the puck into the neutral zone ing pass from the boards deflected off of a Falcon seeded Bemidji State Beavers, Saturday, at 7:35 CST. and sent a wrister from the red line that found the cen- defenseman’s stick and went through Foster’s legs. The loser is eliminated and their season is over. The ter of the empty net. Three minutes later, Andrew Martens gave the Beavers championship game of the sixth annual tournament is With Foster back in the net, Jean-Guy Gervais a 3-1 lead. Sunday at 7:05 p.m. scored his 11th of the season with 21 seconds left. The With the teams skating four on four, Gervais took a Air Force is winless in its last six games and just 2- shots on goal were as even as the game was for 59 min- shot that Foster saved, but Martens put back the 9-1 since sweeping Army in mid-January. Last weekend, utes as BSU out-shot AFA, 26-25. Matt Climie made 24 rebound. A sluggish third period was capped off by Bemidji State, the regular-season champions swept Air saves for BSU while Foster made 22 for the Falcons. Luke Erickson’s goal at the 13:07 mark. Erickson’s 10th Force by identical 4-1 scores in a two-game CHA series, The teams combined for just five penalties in the game. of the season was assisted by Rob Sirianni and Brendan Friday-Saturday. BSU was 1-for-2 on the power play while AFA was 0- Cook. BSU out-shot Air Force, 28-19, in the game. In the first game, Rob Sirianni scored two goals for-3. The Beavers were 1-for-5 on the power play while to lead Bemidji State to a 4-1 win. Sirianni scored the Bemidji State clinched the CHA Championship Air Force was 0-for-4. Climie made 18 saves for BSU first two goals of the game as the Beavers never with a 4-1 win over Air Force in the final regular sea- and improved to 4-0 against Air Force this season. trailed. His first goal came at the 10:05 mark as son game Saturday. The Beavers never trailed in the Foster started for Air Force and played the first 30 min- Shane Holman won a face-off and Sirianni ripped a game as Myles Kuharski scored at the 5:14 mark of utes, making 16 saves and allowing three goals. slapped shot past sophomore Peter Foster. His second the first period. Jean-Guy Gervais fed Kuharski in Freshman Ian Harper came on in relief and made eight goal of the game, and his 12th overall for the season, the neutral zone and the senior winger skated in saves while allowing one goal in 30 minutes. Academy Spirit 10 March 11, 2005 Five Falcons repeat titles at Wing Open Championships

By Valerie Perkin Athletic Media Relations

Highlighted by five repeating cham- pions and seven first-time winners, the 2005 Air Force Wing Open Boxing Championships showcased a stellar dis- play of skill and tenacity. In front of an excited crowd at Clune Arena Sunday Night, 22 Falcons vied for a shot at a wing Open title and a spot on the Air Force Academy national team. Sophomore Willie Lloyd opened the night with his second consecutive wing open title at 112-pounds. Lloyd earned the victory with a decisive win over Sophomore Steven Bogert, as the referee stopped the contest in the first round. In the 125-pound bout, Sophomore Ezekiel Ignaco extended his wing open title streak, picking up his second straight victory with a decision over Junior Jeremy Homan. Freshman Brian Navin claimed his first wing open title at 132-pounds, as he took a decision over Junior James Baker. The next two bouts featured contests that were stopped by the referee in the third round. Junior Luis Pena picked up his second wing open title at 139-pounds when he took down Junior Lonnie Ash in the third, while Senior Blake Baldi (the Junior David Bullock braces for impact during his loss to Sophomore Ian Tuznik in the heavyweight bout . (Photo runner-up to Pena one year ago) earned by Charley Starr) his first title at 147-pounds when the ref- eree stopped his bout with Junior Taylor title when the referee stopped his contest Wing Open Outstanding Boxer. With 125 lbs.: Ezekiel Ignaco (CS-12) dec. Gifford. with Sean Mitchell in the second round. his hard-hitting victory over Mitchell at Jeremy Homan (CS-11) The 156-pound bout featured two Senior Brock Predovich’s contest with 185-pounds, Collins received the event’s 132 lbs.: Brian Navin (CS-05) dec. contenders who had competed through Junior Oscar Casillas was stopped in the most prized trophy. The award is named James Baker (CS-36) the quarter-final and semi-final rounds third round when Predovich sent Casillas after former Air Force athletics director 139 lbs.: Luis Pena (CS-35) rsc-3 of the loaded weight class. Senior Adam into the ropes with a hard hit. And in the John J. Clune. Lonnie Ash (CS-34) Vance, a runner up in 2003, picked up night’s final match-up, sophomore Ian The winners from Monday’s match- 147 lbs.: Blake Baldi (CS-14) rsc-3 his first wing open title, as he earned a Tuznik claimed a decision over Junior es will form the Air Force team that will Taylor Gifford (CS-32) decision over Sophomore Trevor Cook. David Bullock in the heavyweight bout travel to Reno, Nev., March 17-19, for 156 lbs.: Adam Vance (CS-09) dec. Senior Mike Sackenheim claimed Senior 119-pound athlete, Darren the National Collegiate Boxing Trevor Cook (CS-34) Smith, was unopposed this year and his first wing open title at 165-pounds, Association West Regional at the El 165 lbs.: Mike Sackenheim (CS-23) claimed his fourth wing open title. He Dorado Hotel. The winners from the taking the decision from Sophomore Joe dec. Joe Conrad (CS-36) became just the 10th cadet-athlete ever East, Midwest and West Regionals will Conrad in a rematch of a classic “Friday 175 lbs.: Augustin Kamdem (CS-08) Night Fights” contest from earlier this to earn four consecutive wing open convene at the Academy, March 31- dec. Evin Negron (CS-33) year. Senior Augustin Kamdem earned titles. Smith joins an elite group of for- April 2, for the 2005 NCBA National 185 lbs.: Chris Collins (CS-30) rsc-2 the decision over Sophomore Evin mer boxers that includes Jim Ingram Championships. Sean Mitchell (CS-10) Negron in the 175-pound bout to earn (1964), Gary Vasek (1968), “Buzz” Dyre 2005 WING OPEN 195 lbs.: Brock Predovich (CS-20) his second wing open title. (1969), Charlie Stallworth (1973), Alex rsc-3 Oscar Casillas (CS-32) The remaining three bouts all fea- Cline (1980), Ricky Graham (1982), CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS tured first-time champions at the wing Bryan Dunn (1993), Mike Benza (2000) 112 lbs.: Willie Lloyd (CS-32) rsc-1 Hywt.: Ian Tuznik (CS-07) dec. open. and Joel Rivera (2001). Steven Bogert (CS-06) David Bullock (CS-10) Last year’s runner-up at 185-pounds, Following the bouts, the Air Force 119 lbs.: Darren Smith (CS-19) – OUTSTANDING BOXER (CLUNE Senior Chris Collins picked up his first coaching staff named Collins the 2005 unopposed AWARD): Chris Collins (185-lbs.) Air Force fencers turn in a repeat performance at Western Region championships

By Madeline McGuire Stockdale, and Tim French, again qualified for the Sam Bartron finished third. Stanford was the overall Athletic Media Relations NCAA Championships to be held in Houston, Texas, Western Region champion. Thursday through March 20. Going into the NCAA championships, all three The Academy’s fencing team repeated its past per- The Falcons turned in some top individual cham- Air Force qualifiers are making their repeat perfor- formances at the Western Region Championships, pionship performances. Romero was the women’s mances at the national competition. March 4 through Sunday in California. saber second-place finisher. Eliza Enyart took third Romero has qualified for the competition three The Falcons’ women’s team won its fourth consec- place in epee, while teammate Ebony Cook was the consecutive years. In 2003 she finished 23rd and in utive championship title. The men’s team finished sec- third-place finisher in foil. The Stanford women’s team 2004 she placed 24th. ond for the second year in a row. Stanford University was the second-place finisher. Both Stockdale and French are All-Americans and was host to the Western Region fencing teams, UC San In the men’s competition, Stockdale was the epee will look to earn a spot in the top 11 again in 2005. Diego, Stanford, Cal State Fullerton, Air Force and champion, while French finished third in epee. In French finished eighth in 2003 and 16th in 2004. Caltech. Three Falcons, Marisa Romero, Jason men’s foil, Jackson Ranes took third place. In saber, Stockdale was the 11th-place finisher in 2004. Academy Spirit March 11, 2005 11 Faster than a speeding bullet

By 1st Lt. Tony Wickman Alaskan Command Public Affairs

ACROSS Academy’s gas station reopening 1. Test pilot Marion ___; 953 altitude record in D-558-II The gas station is scheduled to re- 5. Test pilot Albert ___; 1947 speed record open 8 a.m. Tuesday. The remodeling pro- 8. Researcher John P. ___; tested G-forces ject, which started in November, adds six on body more fuel pumps, a larger canopy, a big- 13. What was under princess’ mattress? (2 ger parking and fueling area, and upgrad- words) ed lines between the storage tank and 14. Behold pumps. 15. Antenna 16. Cardinal great Musial 17. Amphibian 19. Where in the World person HOLY WEEK 20. Alias, in brief SCHEDULE 22. Space 24. Mint 26. Test pilot Frank K. ___; 1953 speed COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL record in YF-100 Catholic Stations of the Cross 29. Scattered throughout March 19, 6 p.m. 31. Nevada town Palm Sunday, March 20 33. Pie ___ mode (2 words) *Answers on Page 12 Catholic Mass, 5 p.m. (March 19) 34. Talk 36. Expert 62. Abominable snowman? 27. Alien town? Catholic Mass, 8 & 11:15 a.m. 63. Detected 28. Having agreeable taste Protestant Worship, 9:15 & 9:45 a.m. 38. Test pilot Iven C. ___; first to fly above 100,000 ft. 64. Military academy recruit 29. Golfer Se Ri ___ Holy Thursday Mass, Feet Washing 39. Test pilot Robert M. ___; first to exceed 30. Actress West March 24, 7 p.m. DOWN 32. Test pilot Eldon ___;1971 speed record Mach 4 & 5 1. Throw Good Friday Service, March 25 in SR-71 41. River tributary 2. Test pilot Mel ___; first to exceed Mach Catholic Liturgy, 7 p.m. 35. Leak 42. ___ Ready to Eat 3 44. Actress Ryan 37. Roadway, in short Holy Saturday, March 26 3. Actor Stephen of The Crying Game 45. German city 40. Fringe Easter Vigil Mass, 7 p.m. 4. Hawaiian patios 46. Org. run by SECDEF Easter Sunday, March 27 5. Greek letter 41. Test pilot Fitzhugh L. ___; 1962 heavi- 47. Everything Catholic Mass, 8:15 & 11:15 a.m. 6. Nigerian town est payload/altitude record 48. Foreign hat? Protestant Sunrise Service, 6:30 7. Test pilot Charles E. ___; first to break 42. Test pilot Arthur ___; first to see curva- 50. Lapse a.m., Falcon Stadium Press Box sound barrier ture of Earth 51. Craft 8. Stitch 43. ___ Without Leave; UCMJ violation Protestant Worship, 9:15 & 9:45 a.m. 52. Vase 9. Hunt down 44. Mechanized bicycles 53. Mil. acronym for how to deal with 46. Dunk CADET CHAPEL enemy 10. Enrage 11. Bachelor’s place 47. Torching All Roman Catholic Masses and 55. Test pilot Wilbert D. ___; only “space 48. Let go ace” with satellite kill 12. Trick Services at the Academy from March 49. Test pilot Joe H. ___; X-15 pilot and 57. Hubris 18. Kevin Kline movie 20-28 will be held at the Community STS-2 spacecraft commander 59. Actress Margaret of Grumpy Old Men 21. Test pilot William J. ___; piloted X-15 Center Chapel 51. Rear end (British) 60. Test pilot N.K. ___; completed Have to Mach 6 Palm Sunday, March 20 54. Mil. operation begun 9/11 Blue test program 23. Write, as in a novel Combined Protestant Palm Sunday 61. Lord of the Rings character 24. Columbian city 56. Vote in favor Service, 10 a.m. 25. Air Force base home to 51st FW 58. Commonly Easter Sunday, March 27 Combined Protestant Easter Sunday Service, 10 a.m. Financial management Web site at www.asmconline.org. Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The event certification is free and open to the public. Enter ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN GREAT Thrift Shop closed through the north gate and park at the The Pikes Peak Chapter of the The Academy Thrift Shop will be Visitor’s Center or Upper Harmon FAST AND HOLY PASCHA American Society of Military (Orthodox Holy Week Services will closed March 22 and re-open March Hall lot. Comptrollers offers certified defense be announced in April) 29. Call 333-4459 for more informa- financial manager testing April 19 GI Bill reimbursement Great Fast Begins Monday tion. and 20 at the Education Services Personnel who entered active duty Pre-Sanctified Liturgies Building, Peterson AFB. The registra- after June 30, 1985 and who enrolled in Wednesdays, March 16 through Cadet choir concert tion deadline is April 13. To sign up, The Academy Catholic Cadet the Montgomery GI Bill program can April 20, 6 p.m. receive a reimbursement up to Rush Service and the Great and contact Jenny Luvisi at jennifer.luvisi Choir and Orchestra, alongside the @peterson.af.mil or call 834-7665. Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, $1,004/month of tuition for 36 months Holy Pascha when claiming benefits upon retirement For more information on the present chorale and orchestral works April 30, 9 p.m. or separation. For more information on exam/certification or ASMC visit the by Hayden in the Protestant Cadet MGIB benefits log on to the GI Bill Web site at www.gibill.va.gov or visit CADET CHAPEL COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL the Academy Education Center. Catholic Masses: Catholic Masses: Commissary hours Sunday 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. New commissary hours effective Protestant Services: Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. April 1. Sunday 9 a.m. (Traditional) Religious Ed (Sun) 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. (Contemporary) Protestant Services: Monday Closed Sunday 11 a.m. (Liturgical) Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Inspirational Gospel, Base Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 12:45 p.m (Inspirational) Auditorium) Wednesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Jewish Services Thursday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 9:45 a.m. (Traditional) Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. 2nd Friday of the Month 6:30 a.m. Religious Ed (Sun)11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Orthodox Services Saturday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Hand Basket Shopping (20 items or less) Tuesday thru Friday 8 - 9 a.m. Academy Spirit 12 March 11, 2005 munity. Upon receipt of the nominations, due April 1, the Academy will convene a board to review the nom- inations and make a recommendation to the Superintendent. The board will be composed of senior representatives from the Academy headquarters staff, 34th Training Wing, Dean of the Faculty, Athletic Department and the 10th Air Base Wing. Recipients will be notified by May 15. Women’s golf association Spouses’ club auction The Eisenhower Women’s Golf Association hosts a The officers’ spouses’ club holds its annual welcome coffee March 23 at 9 a.m. in the Academy fundraising dinner and auction April 15. All funds Tee House. All women eligible to golf at the Academy raised that evening will go directly toward scholarships are encouraged to attend. for military children and spouses. Contact the com- Chapel staff opening mittee chairman, Debbie Kyger, at 282-0275 or The Community Center Chapel is looking to fill [email protected] for more information. the Catholic Pastoral Coordinator position. Contact Phone book recycling the Chapel for an appointment. Interviews are March Drop off telephone books for recycling today 21. For more information, contact the Chapel at 333- through Monday at the commissary parking lot or the charities benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired 3300 or e-mail [email protected]. pass and identification office at the south gate. servicemembers, surviving spouses and families. For Cycling Merit scholarships more information, visit www.afassistancefund.org. The Outdoor Adventure program invites cycling Officers’ spouses’ club Merit Scholarship Awards enthusiasts to help plan upcoming activities for the are available to high school seniors, non active-duty New classifieds policy spring and summer at a meeting March 25 at 5 p.m. in military spouses and DOD spouses of grade 0-3 equiv- Active-duty and Department of Defense personnel the Outdoor Recreation Center conference room. Call alent and below who are eligible for officers’ or enlist- who wish to place a free classified ad in the Academy 333-2940 for more information. ed club membership. Spirit must now contact the publisher. Fax the ad to Antique night Applications are due March 31 and are available at 634-5157, attention Emily or Tammy, or e-mail the ad The officers’ spouses’ club holds an antique night the officers’ club, enlisted club, area high school coun- to [email protected]. Remember to include your Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the officers’ club. The seling centers, thrift shop, commissary and education address and phone number with the ad. center. evening starts with an Italian dinner for $12 per per- Volunteer to read son. RSVP at 472-0162 or e-mail your reservation to Air Force Assistance Fund Pine Valley Elementary School needs volunteers [email protected]. The Air Force Assistance Fund “Commitment to to read to students every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Distinguished Service Award Caring” campaign runs through May 6. Program offi- and 12:30 to 3 p.m. This activity is open to anyone. The Academy is seeking nominations for the cials invite Airmen to contribute to any of the Air Contact Airman 1st Class Erin Whitford at 333-2595 Distinguished Service Award from the Academy com- Force’s four official charitable organizations. The to sign up.

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BILL BRICKING, ice and we reserve the right to refuse any/all advertising we deem inappropriate. MOTORCYCLES asking $200 obo. 210-8652 Rocket 88, numerous upgrades, $700. 684-7712 GARMIN STREETPILOT, Colormap Call 591-0179/440-9697 98 Yamaha V-Star 650. 7760 Mi. Vance ARPET LEANING & Hines Pipes, New Battery. $3500 GPS, w/roads, metroguide CDs, 16mb CARPET CLEANING cartridge, case, $400. 554-4293 BLANKETS ANNOUNCEMENT AUTOMOBILES OBO HM: 638-4365/cell: 321-4762 Done Right Carpet Care We "Care" for 2002 HONDA SHADOW Sabre 1100cc, NEW GE CB radio; great for emergency KINGS BLANKET & MORE our troops! Special-3 rms $44.95, Adopt-Active, upbeat couple wishes to 2001 BMW X5, excellent cond. Fully Silver w/gray flames, cobra pipes, sad- roadside assistance, $50 or best offer. house special-$89.95. Satisfaction adopt newborn and be first-time par- loaded. $30,500 or nego. ($2,500 below dle bags, $5995. 641-0062 Please call 472-0622 2328 E. Platte Ave. Ph 471-9137 Guaranteed. 651-2453 ents. Security, opportunity, and endless book!) Call 1-719-544-3549. has the largest selection of Korean Mink love awaits. Call Lisa and Leo 2000 HD HERITAGE Softail Classic, CAR AUDIO Sound System, 2-12" CHILD CARE 1983 CHEVY BLAZER, 4WD, 5-spd, blk/yellow, only 3400 mi, lots of chrome, Subs, 4 speakers & amp. Asking $400. Blankets in Colorado Springs! They are CHILD CARE toll-free 1-866-232-1117 CD player, new tires, runs well! $1000 or super soft. We have Curtains, Comfort or email: [email protected] $15,000obo. 392-0599 Call 303-359-9123 LIC FCC PROVIDER on Ft. Carson. best offer. Call 332-7446 Sets, 3PC bath Sets, Pictures, Area Rugs & collectables. Multi-Age accepted. Mon-Fri, 5:30am- FREE golf tournament listings in the UTO INDOW INT 6pm. Call Ruby, 559-8500 Business Journal and on line. Submit by FORD FOCUS SE, 2000, great cond! SUVS AUTO WINDOW TINT Blue book at $6800. 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(behind Wal*Mart at Chapel Hills) 2000 FORD F150 XLT, 43,000 miles, BUS OPPORTUNITY HOUSECLEANING: Honest, 84,500 mi. $7500. 439-9208 loaded, locking bed cover, aqua, LOOKING FOR AVON PRODUCTS? Dependable, lady to clean, your home 14 March 12-13. Sat., 9:00-5:00 Your independent Avon Representative is Sunday, 10:00-4:00 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR:Premium $11,500obo. 392-0090 A real opportunity! $4-6K per wk yrs exp. Refs. Great Weekly Rates. Aisling Johnson. Call 472-8604 for the Mandie @ 719-237-5899 $4 admission present SUV! 12,544 mi, $27,000 or best offer. 2003 FORD RANGER XLT, silver, like latest catalog. potential working from home P/T. NOT Exc. Cond. Call 310-7113 ad for $1 off @ door. @Body new, with CD player, 2WD, under 8000 MLM. 1-888-670-0238 IVORCE Center:glass grinder on duty, 1989 Olds Cutlass Sierra, 76K miles; miles, $16,000. 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Call 1984 PORSCHE 944, 2dr, red, auto, ac, V (1) Infant Bouncer, $15. 538-0373 Gateman Institute of Small Business Nevada. [email protected] 597-2219 CD. Looks & runs great. Must sell. PW, Baby clothes, Newborn to 5T, like-new. provides the small business person 1992 FORD AEROSTAR XLT Sport, MAYTAG Dryer, good condition, $4000 FIRM. Call Nicky, 229-0785 Crib sheets, bottles + much more! Call: opportunity to work on the practical EDUCATION/SCHOOLS PS, PB, PW, AM-FM cass. $1,400 firm. 719-593-2311 fundamentals of their business 2 hours $100obo. Call Charles, 390-5513. 2005-1995 SUBARUS-- Runs Great! Call 351-0538 Can Deliver for $10. Foresters, Outbacks, Imprezas, WRXs, GREEN TURTLE Sand box, $10; Infant a week with courses, resources and sup- BARTENDING ACADEMY 2000 CHEVY VENTURE EXT LS, 64K Safety gates (3 ea), $20; Infant outdoor port. 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Call 597-3883 *4 sale* 3bd Renew Condo w/Laundry ROOM FOR RENT. 2700SF house, nr Cap. $0 Dn @6% P.I.T.=$568/mo FSBO: 3br, 2ba, kit, din, lv, fam, Powers/Carefree, cable/internet, util. MOBILE HOMES FOR PETS 570-7380 1400SF, 1car, lg yd/deck. Close to $350/mo. Call 684-3169 Carson/PAFB. $138,900. 591-8106. AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, 604 WHEATFIELD. Wonderful 4br, 2ba SALE home, ready to move-into. Patio & deck, hips/eyes/health cert. Parents on site. FT. CARSON area duplex! Live-in one; ROOMMATE WANTED A/C. New w/d & fridge. rent the other! Each unit is 3br/1ba/1c 3BR, 2BA, fp, furn kit, storage, 16x78' Beautiful dogs! $500. 390-7984 Colo. Pride Realty, Patrick, 232-5583 mobile, moveable. Buy or Rent. gar. 4247 College View. $179,900. Colo. BRIARGATE T/H, 2br, 2.5 ba, 2c gar, AKC LAB PUPS, ready 3/27. All col- A NEW home for you! Excellent oppty. close to AFA & PAFB. $700/mo. + 1/2 Affordable! 477-1546/440-3509 ors/2 litters. Parents on site. 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Call John, 1-888- view, lg country kitchen/cathedral ceil- Call Kent, 719-226-3600 Name Hm Address Hm Phone Mar 11-12, 8a-?. 574-9551 365-0165 for flyer. ings, new roof, 3 lg decks, cov. patio New 4bed. on 40 ac: 189,900. Views, Grade Unit Signature w/hot tub. Great community w/new Good Grass and Exc. Water Rights. I certify that this advertisement is for the purpose of selling my personal property as a convenience to me or my depend- school, easy access to ents. It is not part of a business enterprise, nor does it benefit anyone involved in a business enterprise. Any real estate MUSICAL INSTRMTS MUST SELL HOMES! Appls, Patio, Big Family Rm. Fireplace, advertised is made available without regard to race, color, religious origin or sex of any individual. Schriever/Pete/Carson a Steal @ $329K. T.V. Nr. Ellicott, VA $0 Dn, $0 Close. 683-4818! Category:______VIOLA-used for 6 months. Comes with 3, 4 & 5 Bedrooms Jim 475-0517 case. Excellent condition. $275 or best $129,000 - $350,000 FOR SALE/RENT, large 2br, 1ba condo, Security:3bd/3.5ba/2c gar, fcd yd, gas offer. Call 472-0723 fully renovated, centrally located-great fpl, hardwood flrs, hot tub, 2100+SF, Some Vacant. location. Call 310-5666. $198,000, call 390-4492 MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FTN VALLEY:2-story w/fin bsmt. 4br, T/H ON Valley Hi G.C., 524 Lakewood Free ads in accordance w/ military regulations must be non-commercial and for personal property offered by MUSICAL INSTRUCTION 360-7900-Re/Max Masters local base or unit personnel without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex or religious origin. FREE ADS are 4ba, central air, alarm/spklr sys, lvl lot, Cir., 2800+SF, 3+br, 4ba, dbl gar, deck, limited to one ad per household at 3 lines max. The editor and publisher reserve the right to edit ads, and/or PIANO TEACHER with master’s degree 2c gar, Call 382-0573 views, $169,524. Cheryl, 338-4300 not publish ads. 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