VOL. 44 NO.28 JULY 16, 2004 Inside COMMENTARY: Base housing a priority for Shaping Up Airmen, page 2 NEWS: Hail pelts base Air Force needs to reduce size by 22,500 Airmen during recent storm, By Tamara Wright Limited Active Duty Service costs, Sergeant Mendez said. All recent page 3 Academy Spirit staff Commitment Waiver program and graduates must pay back any scholarship Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback, said money, Tuition Assistance and Aviator Base picnic date set, Academy military personnel interest- Master Sgt. Penny Mendez, superinten- Continuation Pay. The sergeant said the page 3 ed in applying for early release from the dent of Relocations and Employments Academy has received only one inquiry Air Force attended the Phase II Force with the 10th Mission Support Squadron. from a recently graduated cadet. Girl of the West visit, Shaping Program briefing July 7 and 8 at Palace Chase is a voluntary separa- Senior Airman Seth Riddle, aerospace page 8 the Community Center theater and tion program for officer and enlisted medical journeyman of the 10th Medical Fairchild Hall respectively. members. It gives one the opportunity to Group, has applied for an early out and is FEATURE: Logistics By the end of 2005, the Air Force separate early and serve a commitment in awaiting final approval from personnel keeps things rollin’, needs to reduce the mandated active duty the Air Force Reserve or Air National officials. page 11 end strength to 359,000. The program Guard. “I want to further my education, and aims to reduce the force by 18,000 enlist- Academy graduates are eligible for my current situation doesn’t allow me to Prep ed and 4,500 officers by Sept. 30, 2005. the Palace Chase program but they must do that in a timely fashion. By staying in School Several options are open to Academy have completed one year time-in-service, the Air Force it could take me 10 years to personnel: the Palace Chase program, and it requires them to pay back education ■ training See Airmen, page 3 under way, page 10 Patient care SPORTS: Lady Falcon just misses Olympics, page 15 unchanged COPS Pummel all comers in one-pitch match, with new page 14 Briefly construction By Eddie Kovsky Mandatory briefing Academy Spirit staff All Academy faculty and staff are required to The first stage of construction on the attend a briefing from Air 10th Medical Group’s Hospital begins Combat Command com- mid-August, though preparations are mander Gen. Hal Hornburg already under way. Some patients may from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. find themselves being treated in a tempo- Wednesday in the Arnold rary facility instead of the hospital’s first Hall Theater. Military peo- floor as construction progresses. ple should wear battle dress The $21.5 million project adds 30,000 uniforms. square feet to the existing facility and ren- ovates almost 60,000 square feet. When Lawmakers battle completed in September 2006, the hospital Airmen on the diamond “will be a top of the class Department of A Congressional delega- Defense Medical Treatment Facility,” said tion promises to be tough Maj. Paul Conner, chief of Clinical competition for Academy staff Engineering for the 10th MDG. in a baseball showdown at 1 Most of the first floor facilities will be p.m. Saturday at the Falcon moved to the temporary modular facility Baseball Stadium. The group located in the lower west parking lot in of Congressmen beat West November, where they will stay until reno- Point a few weeks back during vations are finished. a similar visit to the military Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush Construction work around the facility academy. will affect traffic patterns, including the Academy players hope the Going operational loss of the lower west parking lot. home field advantage will The 10th MDG staff has worked hard Basic cadets spent Wednesday and Thursday at Peterson AFB, Colo., tour- help carry them to victory. to ensure adequate patient and visitor ing aircraft and talking to aircrews about the operational Air Force.The two- No tickets are required. parking exists throughout the 2.5 years the day event featured multiple aircraft from around the country. See more pho- project is expected to take, the major said. Concessions will be available tos and story on page 6. at the game. ■ See Hospital, page 4 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY July 16, 2004 Air Force housing – A commitment to our Airmen By Gen. John Jumper property, or just outside the base, mak- Air Force Chief of Staff ing it as convenient as traditional base housing. Privatization is one tool that The foundation of our Air Force is enables us to provide quality housing our people. Caring for them and their to meet your needs. families remains one of our highest We are equally committed to pro- priorities. One way we’re making good viding a quality living environment for on that commitment is by providing our young unaccompanied Airmen. We safe and affordable housing. currently have a shortage of nearly We are committed to providing our 2,400 rooms, but we are making great Airmen the quality of housing that is strides in filling that gap. From fiscal commensurate with the society they year 1996 through this year, we have protect. Through privatization, increas- spent $1.3 billion in military construc- es in the basic allowance for housing tion money for new dormitories, and (BAH), and a new dorm standard, we we plan to spend an additional $735 are combating the problems of inade- million over the next five years. With quate housing. There is a myth out this money, we will eliminate our room there that the new ways of doing busi- deficit and develop an improved room ness mean that we have abandoned our standard called Dorms-4-Airmen. This commitment to ensuring all Air Force improved design provides a larger liv- members have access to adequate and ing/sleeping area and a private bath- affordable housing. room in each room. In addition, the Let me assure you that nothing is new design improves social interaction further from the truth. Secretary Roche by connecting four living/sleeping and I are committed to ensuring all Air areas to a large living room and Force members have access to safe, kitchen. Each living room/kitchen area adequate and affordable housing either will also have a washer/dryer available in the local community or on our to the four occupants. installations. Providing housing We are also addressing dormitories options in the local community is our for technical training. Currently we first target. Since 2000, we have have a technical training dorm deficit reduced the average out of pocket of over 29 percent, with 40 percent of expenses for members from 18.9 per- our existing technical training dorms cent of the cost of housing to 3.5 per- having three students in rooms cent today through annual increases in designed for two. However, this deficit BAH. will be eliminated by 2009, as we We are on track to eliminate these Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush build new dorms each year for the next out-of-pocket expenses by next year. Renovations on the enlisted housing in Douglass Valley are expected to be five years. We have already completed completed in early 2005. Under the $19 million project, 44 duplexes and four These out-of-pocket expenses affect construction of eight new technical single family homes will be built. Construction began in March 2005. many of the nearly 60 percent of Air training dorms in the last five years Force families who live off-base. years later, we will have eliminated fare of our Air Force families. We have and have three new dorms under con- Through these increases to BAH, you inadequate units overseas. Secretary been and always will be committed to struction today. will have a wider range of affordable Roche and I view the increased use of providing the best available housing Even as we fight the war on terror- housing options in your local commu- privatization as key to meeting these options for our members—but our ism, we have not lost focus on the nity. goals so we are working with private methods for achieving this goal have importance of quality of life for our We are also aggressively targeting developers when it makes sense to do changed. These new methods provide Airmen. Providing adequate housing the problem of inadequate housing on so. In cases where privatization is nei- greater flexibility to satisfy our hous- allows Airmen to focus on the mission, base. At the beginning of this fiscal ther feasible nor cost effective, we will ing needs. Increases in BAH provide knowing that their families have a safe year, there were 40,000 inadequate use traditional military construction our members greater flexibility to find place to live. military family housing units, but we programs. housing off base. For on-base housing Ours is the greatest Air Force in plan to eliminate these through part- We also tripled our investment in requirements, privatization provides us the world because of the remarkable nerships with private developers and Air Force owned housing and greater flexibility to build and renovate people we attract and retain. The old military construction projects. Through improved the size standards to ensure quality units, while ensuring that the adage that “we recruit individuals, we a process which we call “privatization” our on-base homes are comparable in contractors are responsive to the needs retain families” has never been more we partner with private developers size and quality to modern homes of residents. Currently, we have priva- true. I am extremely proud of the who will build and maintain housing available in the local community. tized over 6,000 units, and have a very progress we have made in our housing units for Air Force families. Although we may use developers high rate of resident satisfaction. Over program as we strive to make it worthy By 2007, we will have eliminated to construct, maintain and operate mil- the next three years, we plan to priva- of the outstanding men and women all inadequate housing units in the itary family housing, we have not out- tize a total of 45,000 units. In many who make our Air Force the world’s continental United States, and two sourced our responsibility for the wel- cases, the privatized housing is on base best.

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Photo by Tech Sgt. Dean Miller Waiver started June 2. The The July 9 hailstorm turned a summertime Academy into a winter wonderland. Academy has nine Palace Chase and four waiver applications pending. By Butch Wehry unusual for the Colorado Front Range,” Sergeant Mendez said the Academy Spirit staff Odd weather said Len Czepiel, 34th OSS Weather Limited Active Duty Service supervisor. The Academy weatherman Commitment Waiver program The rain and hail that drenched the does feel the storm’s wide reach is worth allows officer and enlisted person- Academy July 9 was measured at 1.38 conditions come noting, though. “The area coverage of nel to retire or separate before com- inches at the airfield with higher the severe hail reports, from the pleting certain service commit- amounts in Pine Valley. together, all hail Academy to Broadmoor, was very ments. All career fields may apply. The amount that fell as hail was not impressive as hail tends to be very local- There is no deadline for turning in measured in the rain gauge, but resulted ized.” applications; however, the programs in considerable additional water. breaks loose in Hailstorms of this magnitude tend to can be ended anytime. The latest Grounds contractors on base faced occur every five to 10 years for any par- date a member can ask to separate is an extensive clean up of leaves, mulch, Colorado Springs ticular location along the Front Range, Sept. 15, 2005 and the last date for dirt and debris after the storm. Many Mr. Czepiel said. retirement Sept. 1, 2005. ditches and culverts were clogged. floors of the dormitories. The storm was a result of all the Applicants should note that “As a whole, the base experienced “We also had some minor electrical right ingredients coming together: high meeting basic eligibility criteria and considerable erosion and runoff damage issues in Sijan Hall which were fixed by relative humidity from a westward- applying for release under any pro- that will take weeks to fix,” said Edward 10 p.m. [July 9]. We will be performing moving, low-level surge of moisture gram outlined in Phase II does not Smith, 10th Civil Engineering Squadron more in-depth damage assessment by caused by the outflow of thunderstorms guarantee application approval, said project officer for J and J Maintenance. week’s end. We are concerned with the over Nebraska and Kansas the previous personnel officials. Approved depar- “It’s important that we can adequate- overall condition of roofs,” said the civil night; a surge of mid-level moisture tures will be closely monitored to ly drain any additional rainfall that we engineer squadron official. coming up from Arizona and New ensure the Air Force maintains the experience in the days ahead. The most Academy people experiencing dam- Mexico and very light upper-level right skill and expertise mix, accord- damage was received in Pine Valley ages as a result of the storm must first winds. ing to personnel officials. housing, although there were also contact their private insurance company Slow-moving storms can produce Other force-shaping initiatives reports from Douglass Valley,” Mr. before filing any claims against the gov- localized heavy rain and allow for hail include restricting reenlistment in Smith said. Approximately 20 housing ernment. Once the insurance company accumulation, Mr. Czepiel said. overage career fields, limiting offi- units initially reported leaks and flooded has acted, the Academy Claims Office “We determined the storms were cer continuation, commissioning basement areas. may be contacted at 333-3645 for further severe and integrated Doppler weather ROTC cadets direct to an Air Housing residents can help prevent guidance. Hailstorms are not considered radar into our analyses and forecasts,” he Reserve Component, limiting flooding by clearing clogged gutters, Mr. an unusual occurrence, but an exception- said. “We forecasted one inch hail and reclassification of those eliminated Smith said. ally severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized 50 knots (60mph) winds [July 9] for the from technical school, rolling back Hail damaged 16 vehicles at the hail or larger may meet requirements for Academy.” separation dates and officer and housing maintenance office and pri- reimbursement. Severe thunderstorms began with enlisted retraining. vate vehicles throughout base housing Strange as it may have seemed to the first report of large hail in Jefferson For more information on force areas. Hail size was reported to be new Colorado Springs residents, the County about 2:30 p.m. This complex shaping, contact either Staff one-quarter to two inches in circum- hailstorm was not a weather fluke, of severe thunderstorms caused new Sgt.Shavonne Taylor, NCOIC in ference. A quick inspection of cadet according to 34th Operations Support thunderstorm development along a charge of Separations and area facilities revealed only minor Squadron weather officials. boundary that began moving south Retirements for the 10th Mission building leaks, mostly in the upper “The hail was neither rare nor towards Teller and El Paso County. Support Squadron at 333-8764, or Sergeant Mendez at 333-8748. Base picnic promises afternoon of fun, relaxation By the Academy Spirit staff picnic area has been approved as an alternate duty loca- from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. People must be present to win. tion for civilians. Sign-ups for the free drawings will take place near cen- A picnic for Academy people is scheduled from Cost is $1 per person. Children under age 3 eat free. ter stage, the chief said. noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Preparatory School’s Parade Advance ticket purchases are available through unit first Sport challenges will happen throughout the after- Field. “The goal of the picnic is to bring ‘Team Academy’ sergeants. noon. Children’s activities include jumping castles, pony together to enjoy an afternoon of fun and relaxation,” Food will be served from noon to 2 p.m. The menu rides, a dunking booth and several family games with said Chief Master Sgt. Paul Ceciliani, Academy Picnic is burgers, hot dogs, brats, potato and macaroni salads, prizes. DJ Trotter will provide entertainment. Planning chair. The picnic is open to all Academy people baked beans, chips, soda, water and dessert. Organizers recommend car-pooling since parking is – enlisted, officers, civilians, and family members. The Door-prize drawings will be held every 30 minutes limited. Academy Spirit 4 NEWS July 16, 2004 Godfather’s, Subway close early for summer By Academy Spirit staff Academy

Subway and Godfather’s Pizza Awards franchises in Arnold Hall have By Academy Spirit staff changed their hours for the summer. Subway is open Monday through Five Academy NCOs Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Godfather’s is are among 135 students open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for walk-in cus- who graduated from the tomers and delivers until 9 p.m. Forest L. Vosler NCO Arnold Hall closes at 4:30 p.m. during Academy at Peterson AFB, the summer. Colo., July 8. Normal hours resume Aug. 2. Academy NCOs in- Taco Bell closed May 29 because the earnings Army and Air Force cluded Tech. Sgts. Andre Exchange officials anticipated failed Sanders, Lonnie Tibbals, to materialize. Thomas Garcia, John “We anticipate the two remaining Leister and Tracy Atkinson. facilities, Subway and Godfather’s The NCO Academy is Pizza, will show positive earnings for one of the three phases of our Airmen and soldiers,” said Willie the Air Force NCO Professional Military Photo by Eddie Kovsky Smith, Colorado Springs AAFES Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Mendez comes away from Subway with a soda and chips. spokesman. Education Program. This phase provides a compre- Renovations expected to reduce waiting time hensive study of Communications, ■ Continued from page 1 advances in medicine,” the major said. “We will maintain a complete sepa- Profession of Arms and “Our patients deserve world-class health ration between construction areas and Vehicle access to the emergency Leadership to help prepare care and the best equipment we can pro- our patients and visitors,” said Major room will be limited during the project. NCOs for increased leader- vide.” Conner. “We just want our patients and It is important that anyone using the hos- ship responsibilities. The temporary facility offers signifi- visitors to be aware of the construction pital not park their vehicle in front of the Students are consist of cantly less administrative space than the areas and not wander through areas that ER, as this can block access for emer- active duty, Air Force gency vehicles or other patients. first floor now has. The amount of are clearly marked as ‘no entry.’” Reserve and Air National The renovated facility will have a patient-care space remains the same, but The 10th MDG staff asks that visi- Guard NCOs in grades of giant waiting room, new surgical rooms, waiting, admittance, and office space tors be patient during the construction technical sergeant and staff a new laser eye surgery center and an will be reduced up to 50 percent. project. The waiting areas will be signif- sergeant and with line num- MRI machine expected to be the best in Patient safety is important during the icantly smaller, and appointment times bers for technical sergeant. the state and the DoD. construction. Major Connor said patients may be irregular. The staff is working Students come from “Health care is a lightning-paced and visitors to the hospital need to pay long hours in order to maintain patient throughout the United industry. Our facility and layout must be careful attention to signs, as the paths care, so appointments may come early in States. in a position to take advantage of between departments will change. the morning or late at night.

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The High Country Inn Dining Facility reopened Wednesday after a $5.9 million, two-year renovation. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner, 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Breakfast weekends and holidays is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dining facility was built nearly five decades ago. “The infrastructure is the same as it was in 1958,” said Mr. John Rosales, High Country Inn manager. “In this reno- vation, the entire inside of the structure was totally removed. The only remaining part of the building prior to construction was the four outer walls and the roof.” The facility primarily serves military personnel, prep school students and retirees, but guests are welcome also. In addition, the dining hall accommodates Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush youth and other visiting groups autho- Cadet Candidate Joshua Martz from Argyle, Texas, turns from the main food line to get drinks for lunch Thursday. rized by the commander. Operated by a Prep school students are one of the main groups to use the dining facility. 55-person staff, the dining hall offers a la “Basically you are paying cost plus Lunch consisting of an entree, rice or Meal card holders – Airmen residing in carte dining, so the price of a meal 33 percent surcharge, which is used for potatoes, vegetable serving, drinks and the dormitories and Academy Preparatory depends on what is taken. equipment,” Mr. Rosales said. dessert may be purchased for $2 to $3.50. School students – pay nothing for meals. Academy Spirit 6 NEWS July 16, 2004 Basic cadets get first taste of Air Force planes Class of 2008 tour fighters, lifters, trainers By Eddie Kovsky Academy Spirit staff

Basic cadet trainees from the Class of 2008 had their first chance to familiarize themselves with aircraft at Peterson AFB, Wednesday. The cadets circled the aircraft in small groups to listen to pilots and crew talk about each plane, while asking ques- tions in between pulling themselves in and out of the cockpit. “I want to be a pilot, but I’m not sure I’m qualified because of the seating height, though I think I’ve grown a bit,” said Basic Cadet Austin Fouts from Dickson, Texas. “I’d take anything I could get if I could be a pilot, though my favorite is the C-5 because it’s so humongous.” Most cadets gravitated toward the fighter planes. The prospect of becoming a fighter pilot was very exciting for some of them. Photos by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush “I’m hoping for a fighter plane. If ▲ Cadets marvel at the spacious they let me have surgery, I’d fly. Some interior of the C-5 before climbing a people are queasy about the surgery, but ladder to explore its flight deck. The I’d do it to fly,” said Basic Cadet James Galaxy was one of the most popular Uhl of Cellarsburg, Ind., as he lamented attractions. his eyeglasses.

Even though the fighter planes got ▲ the most attention, not everyone who Basic Cadet Nathan Mortenson inspected them was eager to become a from Sioux Falls, S.D., ponders career opportunities in an F-15. fighter pilot. Many were more comfort- able with the idea of becoming a transport maybe one day moving on to Air Force jump out of planes and shoot people.” refueling planes, a KC-10 and a KC-135, pilot instead. One,” said Basic Cadet Josh Cutino of “I’d rather do research and develop- were on hand. Fighter jets included two F- “With transport you seem to have Grant’s Pass, Ore. ment,” said Basic Cadet Spiro Catsuls of 15Es, two F-15Cs, and two F-16s. Four more of a life. Tours of duty aren’t as For many, it was only a first taste of New Orleans, La. “I’m not [physically helicopters, two MH-53s and two HH- demanding as they are for fighters. You the opportunities the Air Force offered. qualified] to fly anyway. Besides, they 60s, were on display. A MC-130P Combat get a lot more options,” said Basic Cadet Not everyone was eager to become a pilot, gotta keep some people on the ground.” Shadow was also on display, as well as an Jamal Harrison of Fort Worth, Texas. and many were still unsure where they There were 22 planes on display for A-10 Thunderbolt II. A few even thought flying transport wanted to direct their careers. the cadets Wednesday and Thursday, Each graduating class at the Air Force planes could lead to greater things. “I don’t know for sure what I want to including a T-1 and two T-6 training Academy is currently allotted 45 percent “After looking at the C-21 I was do,” said Basic Cadet Blake Tunquist of planes. Transport planes included a C- of the Air Force's flying training slots, or thinking about flying dignitaries around, Apple Valley, Minn. “I think I just want to 130, a C-9, a C-21, a C-17, and a C-5. Two about 540 pilot slots per graduating class. Please Recycle

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By Donna Miles input has come from a variety of pilot projects, which he training courses American Forces Press Service called “learning exercises to make sure we’ve got it right By Academy Spirit staff before we start.” WASHINGTON (AFPN) – The new National By the year’s end, Secretary England said he From writing to leadership skills, Academy per- Security Personnel System will improve the working expects to publish in the Federal Register proposed reg- sonnel have several training choices available this year environment within the Defense Department while cre- ulations for the new civilian human resources, labor- free of charge, but the deadline to register for these ating a more satisfied, more productive work force, management relations and employee appeals and griev- courses is rapidly approaching. Navy Secretary Gordon England said July 7. ance systems. The base training program has nine classes sched- “That’s what this is about: great job satisfaction,” The first DoD civilians are expected to come under uled from July to November. Up to 25 people may sign Secretary England said. “We want everybody to go the new system in summer 2005, and DoD will phase in up for each class, but registration is due Monday. home every night and brag about the great job they the system through late 2008, Secretary England said. Offices should send a list of desired courses to Mr. accomplished that day. That is what we are trying to Despite these projected timetables, Secretary Roger Brunette, program scheduler. Class times are accomplish.” England said the implementation will be “event-driven, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are held in the Academy Congress authorized the new personnel system as not time-driven. When we are ready we will do it, and Officers Club unless otherwise noted. part of the fiscal 2004 National Defense Authorization not before.” Act. It will introduce sweeping In the meantime, officials Fundamentals of Writing: July 27-29. Learn to communicate clearly and effectively. changes to the way the department It’s like maintaining an are seeking input from people hires, pays, promotes, disciplines throughout DoD to make sure Coaching Skills for Today’s Leaders: Aug. 5. and fires its 700,000 civilian work- “airplane while it’s flying. The they come up with the best Coaching is an essential skill for leaders at all levels. ers, doing away with antiquated process has to be thoughtful civilian personnel system pos- Project Management for Office Professionals: Aug. 10-12. Manage budgets and paperwork with practices Secretary England said and reasonably measured.” sible, Secretary England said. have bogged down the department “It’s a collaborative ease. Open to office administrators. Gordon England Managing Multiple Priorities: Aug. 31. Control for decades. Navy Secretary process; it’s not negotiating to For example, it will consoli- an answer,” he said. “It is get- workload, increase efficiency and ease stress. date nine separate personnel sys- ting input from literally thou- Clear Writing Through Critical Thinking: Sept. tems that now govern DoD civilian workers. sands of people around the country and around the 7-9, location to be determined. Communicate better by Streamlining these systems into one “will make it easi- world so we can understand their views.” improving the clarity of business writing. er to manage and certainly (will be) better for our Putting the new system into place while continuing Briefing Techniques: Oct. 26-28. Overcome the employees,” Secretary England said. DoD’s mission will be a challenge, the secretary said. fear of public speaking. The system will include faster procedures for hiring “It’s a little like maintaining an airplane while it’s Civilian Personnel Management Course: Nov. 1- new workers, pay based on performance rather than flying,” he said. “The process has to be thoughtful and 5. Mandatory training for military and civilian super- tenure and “pay bands” to replace the current general- reasonably measured.” visors of civilian employees. service pay scale, he said. The new system, when fully in place, will benefit Communicating for Results: Nov. 3-4. Details are still being worked out, said Secretary employees while making the department better able to Overcome barriers to effective office communication. England, who was tapped by Defense Secretary Donald respond to the challenges ahead, including the terrorism Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors: Nov. 17- Rumsfeld to put NSPS into place. He said valuable threat, Secretary England said. 18. Enhance leadership with essential skills. Academy Spirit 8 NEWS July 16, 2004 Girl of the West promotes rodeo at Academy Event raises money to benefit military families By Eddie Kovsky Academy Spirit staff

Sparkling shirts, big hats, and even bigger belt buckles were the themes for the day as Amanda Wessel, the 2004 Girl of the West, visited the Academy July 8 to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. She and Amy Jo Fields, assistant to the Girl of the West, brought their horses to the base child develop- ment centers to visit with kids and sign autographs. Their visit was one of about 100 visits the girls make from May through August to promote the rodeo. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, to be held Aug. 11 to 15 at the World Arena in Colorado Springs, is a charitable function that has donated proceeds to mili- tary families since World War II. The Girl of the West visits all military bases in the Colorado Springs area to promote the event. ▲ Girl of the West Amanda Wessel and her Ms. Wessel was born and raised in Colorado assistant Amy Jo Fields visited the Academy to Springs and has been riding since she was 7 years old. generate interest in the annual Pikes Peak or She rode for four years with the Pikes Peak Bust Rodeo. This year’s event is at the World Rangerettes Drill Team to promote the rodeo before Arena in Colorado Springs Aug. 11 to 15. Aug. 14 is Air Force Academy Night. she won a pageant to become the Girl of the West. She had to compete with other riders in such areas as pub-

▲ Ms. Fields speaks with children at Douglass lic speaking and horsemanship to win the title. Valley Elementary School July 8. “I’ve been going to the rodeo since I was a kid, and the Girl of the West was always a hero of mine,” Ms. Wessel said. “The rodeo is a big part of our lives, and this is a way to give something back to the military.” Academy Spirit July 16, 2004 NEWS 9 Former Academy chaplain Lions, bears ... what’s next? visitor center and at the ends of the Sightings drive trail between the cadet chapel and vis- becomes bishop for military itor center. While no further mountain By Eddie Kovsky funds, and performed Academy wildlife lion sightings have been reported, Mr. Academy Spirit staff church services. Mihlbachler offers tips on how to cope To his flock, the safety campaign with mountain lion encounters. The former head of the Academy’s chaplain was known Mountain lion attacks on people By Mr. Ron Olson Community Center Chapel became a affectionately as are rare, but they may key in on easy 10th Civil Engineer Squadron director bishop during a ceremony July 10 at the Father Dick. prey such as pets and small children. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in “I knew him as Do not approach a lion. Most moun- A mountain lion with two cubs Washington, D.C. my priest and confes- tain lions will try to avoid confronta- was sighted in the Cadet Chapel and Pope John Paul II appointed retired sor. He’s one of the tion if given a way to escape, he said. Chaplain Air Force Chaplain (Col.) Richard B. two Air Force priests Visitor Center area July 8. Fight back if a lion attacks. Lions Higgins Higgins as bishop of Case Calane and I’ve been able to The big cats are not unknown in have been driven away by prey that auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese for ‘bond’ with in my 24-year association this area, but seeing them is unusual. fights back, Mr. Mihlbachler said. the U.S. Military Services in May. with military chaplains, which started in Bear sightings are much more com- People have successfully fought off Chaplain Higgins served as the 10th 1978 in basic training,” said Ms. Christine mon on the Academy. In fact, a bear lions with rocks, sticks, caps and jack- Air Base Wing chaplain at the Shoemaker, a secretary at Peterson AFB was sighted last weekend at Jacks ets, garden tools and their bare hands. Community Center Chapel from August who has attended the community center Valley, said Brian Mihlbachler, the Remain standing or try to get back up. 2000 until retiring earlier this year. He chapel since arriving here in 2001. 10th Civil Engineer Squadron's U.S. Base residents can reduce the supervised religious activities, handled “This is not the mission he had in Fish and Wildlife Service range and chance that a mountain lion will wan- mind for the next phase of his life. But he wildlife biologist. der into the housing areas by taking accepted it. Father Higgins used to say, “We’ve had 40 or 50 calls about precautions that limit the abundance of ‘when God calls, don’t argue,’” said bear sightings already this year,” he prey species like deer. retired Capt. Ken Judd, who was baptized said. “The mountain lions, like bears, Immediately report any mountain by Father Higgins. “If we were to have an come down the Academy from lion sightings to the Security Forces American pope, I hope it’s him.” Rampart Range.” (333-2000) or Natural Resources Chaplain Higgins earned a bachelor Warning signs are posted in the office (333-3308). of philosophy degree from Pontificia University Lateranense in Rome, Italy, in If a mountain lion is encountered: 1964. In 1968, he was ordained a Stay calm. Talk calmly and firmly to the lion and move slowly. Catholic priest for the diocese of Stop or back away slowly. Running may stimulate a lion's instinct to chase and Sacramento, Calif. He was commis- attack. Face the lion and stand upright. sioned as a military chaplain in Try to appear larger. Raise arms or open a jacket if one is worn. Protect small chil- Courtesy photo dren by picking them up so they won't panic and run. Chaplain (Col.) Richard B. Higgins September 1974. In March 1997, If the lion behaves aggressively, throw stones, branches or whatever is within reach baptizes an infant in the Academy’s Chaplain Higgins was named a monsign- without crouching down or turning around. Wave arms slowly and speak firmly. Community Center Chapel. or to Pope John Paul II. Convince the lion to find other, less dangerous prey. Academy Spirit 10 NEWS July 16, 2004

Photos by Jamie McAlister Many cadet candidates are new to Colorado and its thin air. To combat altitude sickness, carrying a canteen at all times is a must.

▲ Learning the prep school’s Warrior Handbook from cover to cover is one of the cadet candi- dates’ first responsibilities.

▲ A handshake from his taxi dri- ver and a green military duffel bag over the shoulder is more common than a tearful hug from mom for former Airmen. The prep school is one of the most common avenues for young troops to turn in their stripes when following a dream of grad- uating from the Air Force Academy. Saying goodbye to parents and siblings can be an emotional moment for the new students. FRESH FACES Prep school in-processing prepares new class By Tamara Wright The focus of the prep school has Academy Spirit staff shifted to preparing four groups: minori- ties, women, enlisted personnel and Around 234 cadet candidates began recruited athletes — for entrance into the in-processing at the Academy Academy. The prep school was estab- Preparatory School Wednesday, school lished to help enlisted personnel get the officials said. academic preparation needed to enter the The cadet candidates went through service academies and eventually the in-processing routine of turning in become officers. records, getting their physical condition- Cadet Candidate Chad Stoll, 21, was ing gear and military uniforms and get- excited about the opportunity to come to ting their medical and dental records in the Preparatory School from Travis AFB order, said Master Sgt. Lisa Willoughby, where he was an Airman 1st class work- Academy military training NCO for B ing as a laboratory technician. Squadron. “After high school I wanted to “Our biggest goal of basic training is become an officer, and the prep school to get them to work together as a team. was the right path for me to take,” Cadet candidates line up to begin their in-processing to the prep school We’re laying the foundation for what is Airman Stoll said. “I feel privileged to be needed throughout the year,” Sergeant let go. The time always goes so fast.” year. Classes start Aug. 4, and parents able to share my experiences with the Willoughby said. Cadet Candidate Moe’s sister is a won’t see them again until Parents’ younger candidates.” Parents of Cadet Candidate Lisa cadet at the Academy and, according to Weekend Sept. 3-6. The cadet candidates can qualify for Moe hung around the in-processing area her parents, has already been preparing The prep school’s mission is to qual- an appointment to the Academy by com- with a camera in hand until their daugh- the candidate for the rigorous training ify cadet candidates for Academy pleting the prep school program in acad- ter was no longer in sight. she faces. appointments by developing a sense of emics and military training, passing the “You would think having three chil- The cadet candidates are undergoing accomplishment and self-confidence that Candidate Fitness Test, exhibiting strong dren in college [that] saying-goodbye 18 days of basic military training that enables the cadet candidates to function ethical character, receiving the recom- would get easier,” Phyllis Moe said. “But focuses on self-discipline and physical in the Academy’s demanding environ- mendation of the school commander and it never does. It just seems like it’s hard to training to prepare them for the school ment. being approved by the Academy board. Academy Spirit July 16, 2004 FEATURE 11 tay in step SLogistics Readiness keeps Photos by 1st Lt. Greg Hignite A basic cadet is fitted for his dress uniform headgear by basic cadet activities rollin’ Cadet 2nd Class Timothy Pendergrass. By Butch Wehry dispatchers are transporting more than Association of Graduates building forklifts, seven water buffaloes as well Academy Spirit staff 1,200 cadets and equipment to Saylor then to the cadet area. as a shuttle bus daily [from 5 a.m. to 9 Park, Colo., for Combat Survival “I look forward every year to p.m.] between the Warrior Ramp and Their job is to be the backbone of Training. The vehicle operations sec- meeting the basics and watching them Jacks Valley for basic cadets and the support, and it never stops. tion also supports CST with tractors grow into officers,” said Eddie Queen, cadre,” Dye said. “Transportation also When Charles Dye took over man- and trailers to move water tanks, fork- coach driver. supported the BCT Open House and agement of the Academy’s Logistics lifts and fuel bowers, concrete and That same day, transportation static display at Peterson AFB Readiness Division in late March after steel,700 pound units, holding 400 moved more than 600 parents from the Wednesday and Thursday, moving all working in the training wing for 15 gallons of fuel, to Saylor Park. AOG to Arnold Hall for a briefing by the appointees there and back.” years, he realized he had forgotten Is the tempo the comman- For BCT, Cadet Issue provides how busy it gets in the logistics area, slowing down? dant. more than 100 tents, 1,500 sleeping especially in the summer time which “No, it is only “As first bags, cots and additional field equip- most perceive as “downtime” for the a foretaste,” Dye impressions are ment. Academy. said. always impor- “It’s great to meet the new “I can’t believe how much work During this tant, the division appointees and watch them grow and goes on in all the areas of this divi- time, the logistics took great pride mature into officers,” said Tom sion,” the retired Air Force logistics division supports in ensuring that Gomez, warehouse supervisor. NCO said. In-Processing-day the first experi- While all this is occurring for the “We are supporting Global and Basic Cadet ence of the appointees, the division must continue Engagement deployments for the Training. Close to appointees and to support training of cadets through- cadets, moving 200 cadets from the 1,400 appointees Shoe boxes line the racks in the their parents was out the summer months. cadet area to the processing center, marched through Logistics warehouse. that of an The division’s passenger service then to Jacks Valley, and returning Cadet Issue on in- Academy that is area for airline tickets arranged airline them a week later. We’re doing this processing day, receiving about $1,600 professional in manner and values its tickets for movement of 300-400 six times during the summer,” the in uniform and other items. appointees,” Dye said. cadets to bases throughout the conti- division director said. Preparing to do that was a huge Cadet Issue’s role doesn’t end nental United States and overseas for Global Engagement requires issue undertaking. This issue completes a there. Operation Air Force. Vehicle opera- of equipment by the cadet issue area year-long effort to procure, receive, “In the next few weeks, we contin- tions provided transportation to and under the direction of Eddie and process the equipment, Mr. Dye ue to issue more clothing to the from airports. Richardson and Tom Gomez and said. appointees. Then it’s time for Basic Remarks by Logistics Division briefings by Michael O’Garro, the In addition, transportation sup- Cadet Training in Jacks Valley. workers are telling: “You stay young installation deployment officer, and ported the issuing process by picking Transportation kicks off support to being surrounded by all these young his assistant, Charles Daniels. up appointees at different hotels and this by providing 15 U-drive vans and men and women,” said Leopoldo At the same time, schedulers and local airports and bringing them to the cargo vehicles, tractors, trailers and Gallegos, Cadet Issue staff. The logistics division team that makes this all happen includes Vehicle Operations, the Government Inherent Branch, the Materiel Management Branch working munitions and fuels, the Base Supply contractor and pas- senger services. “It’s amazing and fun to watch the basics turn into a team,” said Ilona Vogt, Academy Stock Fund manager. When do things slow down for the Logistics Division? The rest of the cadet wing returns in August which sees the start of the football season, Parents’ Weekend and then the CORONA general officers’ confer- ence. “Maybe the day after Thanksgiving,” Dye said, “but I’m not counting on it. I am a very lucky per- son. I have a great team and they get the job done.” Kenny Kunze with the supply warehouse issues basic cadets dress shoes Tuesday. Academy Spirit 12 FEATURE July 16, 2004 Not the same old camp By Eddie Kovsky Academy Spirit staff

Summer camp is for things like swimming, hiking and riding horses right? Not exactly. The Society of American Military Engineers recently hosted an annual engineering and construction camp for high school students in Jacks Valley Sixty high school students from around the country, divided into six teams, competed with each other for a week on engineering projects. Each pro- ject was graded and the team with the highest overall score was recognized at the close of the camp. Team spirit accounted for 25 percent of each pro- ject’s grade. Teams were given two major pro- jects. First, they competed to build a con- struction beam that could withstand the most stress. Once the reinforced beams were finished, the students applied mechanical pressure to try and break them. Later, they worked to construct ▲ sheds, which were donated to Habitat for One of the SAME camp Humanity at the end of the camp. projects is to build a concrete beam. Each team is allowed Ideal candidates for the program are to use the same amount of students finished with their sophomore cement and rebar to make the year. The society hopes to “spark inter- strongest shaft possible. est in students to apply to a military Success is measured in how academy or civil engineering program,” strong the concrete is. said Capt. David Reynolds, an Academy

instructor with the Dean of Faculty Civil ▲ A hydraulic jack is used to Engineering. It takes two years to apply slowly apply stress to a con- to a military academy, so older students crete beam. Campers contin- who became interested in military engi- ue to extend the jack arm until the beam cracks and neering would miss the opportunity to breaks. become engineers in the armed services. The camp, now in its fifth year, is cosponsored by the Academy and SAME. Civilian instructors from the Denver chapter of SAME and Academy officers pool their engineering back- grounds to teach campers. Nine girls and 51 boys came to the camp this year, though in past years about a third of the group has included girls. The Navy offers a similar program at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, Calif., at the end of July.

SAME camp isn’t all work and no fun as a camper conducts his own stress test, but without the concrete beam.

Two arms and a bicycle tire are enough to show the power of centrifugal force. A camper is able to lean back without falling assisted by the spinning wheel. Academy Spirit July 16, 2004 FEATURE 13 Chapel adds Reserve chaplains for summer was good and demanding. Today’s ODS Extra officers help is better and just as demanding. Good leadership, which challenges but also cadets through encourages, corrects but also praises, demands but also models, is the only time of transition kind of leadership which will work with today’s young person and trans- Story and photo by Eddie Kovsky form a bright civilian into a conscien- Academy Spirit Staff tious, devoted Air Force officer.” “There is recognition by the The cadet chapel has added eight Academy leadership and the Air Force as extra chaplains to its staff for the sum- a whole, of the spiritual, not to be con- mer, mostly to assist cadet appointees fused with religious, nature of human as they make their way through Basic beings,” Chaplain Schenk said. “Human Cadet Training. There are normally 11 beings ask ‘Why?’ They function best active duty and six Reserve chaplains when they have an answer to that ques- on hand at this time of year. tion that makes sense of their endeavors. Chaplain (Maj.) Warren Watties, This is especially true of those who are director of plans and programs at the called upon to risk their lives. Of course, cadet chapel, said the extra chaplains Chaplain (Maj.) Rich Spearman talks with Basic Cadet Nicholas Lee during lunch at Mitchell Hall Monday. this is the domain of chaplains.” were necessary to cover the extra duties They understand that a cadet’s day- the chapel handles during the summer. who are experiencing many abrupt Academy during BCT for the last 20 to-day activities can be trying. They are “We cannot cover BCT, Global changes. years. there to offer their support whenever Engagement, Combat Survival Training “The most crucial time in a young “The newly instigated Officer they can. and Core Value Education with just the 18-year-old’s life is after they graduate Development System has raised the “While the basics are in school and 11 chaplains we have on hand,” from high school, when they’re going importance of Basic Cadet Training, going through training, there are chap- Chaplain Watties said. “Now we’re able into the military or going away to col- given that it is the first opportunity to lains out there watching them march,” to be everywhere with the cadets. This lege,” Chaplain Watties said. “Cadets teach and model the Air Force core val- said Chaplain Watties. “We eat in the morning I had 20 cadets come in for are doing both when they come to the ues to these young future leaders,” said dining hall with them. I ran with them counseling, and I had six chaplains sit- Academy, so they’re under a lot of Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Schenk, who this morning at 0445. Everywhere the ting right here waiting to serve them.” stress.” oversees the Reserve chaplains and is basics are, from classrooms to training, Chaplains are sensitive to the prob- Having extra chaplains on hand is also a 1972 graduate of the Academy. we’re out there with them. Some of it lems cadets face as they move through not anything new for the Academy. “I appreciate the recent changes made can be very traumatic, so it’s always the Academy, especially new cadets Reserve chaplains have supported the in the training of cadets. My training good to have a chaplain there.”

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Academy softball traditionally takes a two-week break to allow folks time for vacations over the Fourth of July. But fireworks, barbecues and family trips couldn’t keep some die-hard players from the diamond, so the sports and fit- ness center held a one-pitch softball tournament Saturday. Security Forces #1 topped all teams to win the tourney. The championship came on a lop-sided 25-8 victory over the 10th Communications Squadron. The cops’ final win came largely because they know Jak. Chris Jakubin was a one-man wrecking crew at the plate, hitting two home runs, a double and a single to drive in eight runs. Teammate Rick Martin contributed with four hits and four runs scored. Communications’ Dan Kulp had two base hits, drove in three runs and scored twice for the runners-up. SFS#1 ended the day undefeated. The champs opened with a shameless 22-2 drubbing of their brother team SFS#2 in the first game of the morning. Jakubin and Al Roberson each hit home runs and drove in four RBIs apiece. The top cops followed up with a 20-4 Photo by Charley Starr win over Communications. SFS#1 had Al Roberson eyes the ball as he swings at the pitch. 14 runs after two innings, thanks largely Martin crossed the plate five times. back, scoring three in the fifth and four run in the top of the eighth. to Jakubin’s three-run home run and Communications earned a small in the sixth. A double by Security’s Tom Communications continued its win- Roberson’s three-run double. measure of satisfaction by outlasting Lovejoy drove in two runs to tie the ning ways by defeating Hospital 17-5. Hospital fell to the eventual champs SFS#2 in an 8-7 extra-inning thriller. score at 8 after seven innings. CS pushed across eight runs in the 24-5. Security’s Dan Aragon hit a grand Security #2 held a 5-1 edge after Communications’ Kris Lamb drove in fourth inning as Scott Branham, Gary slam in the fifth inning and teammate four innings, but Communications came Dan Warren to score the game-winning Jocson and Wesley Turner each tripled.

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AMERICANS AT THEIR BEST Academy Spirit July 16, 2004 SPORTS 15 Javelin thrower nearly earns trip to Olympics By Academy Spirit staff 1984 running the 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay races. Bob An Academy Falcon finished Neiman competed in three sixth in the finals of the women’s Olympics – 1976, 1980 and 1988 – javelin throw at the 2004 U.S. in the modern pentathlon. He also Olympic Trials in Sacramento, fenced in 1980. Cathy Callaghan Calif., Sunday. competed in the 1988 games’ team All-American sophomore Dana handball. Recent graduate 1st Lt. Pounds saved her best for last, Seth Kelsey is headed to Athens, throwing for a personal record of Greece, to compete this year in 173’3” on her final throw. Her mark fencing. placed the Lexington, Ken., native Pounds advanced to the javelin in the upper half of the 12 finalists, finals by placing second in her the closest an Academy cadet has flight and third overall in the quali- come to making the Olympics. It fying round July 9. Her first throw was the second-best throw of any of the night traveled 172’10”, just Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush collegiate athlete in the field. shy of her Academy-record and per- Making perfect Kim Kreiner won the event with sonal-best mark of 172’11”. Pounds a top throw of 182’7”. She is joined was the highest-placing collegiate Bryan Ezkrat gets low to field a ground ball during a practice session for the on the Olympic Team by Sarah athlete of the night and one of two Academy’s staff baseball team. The shortstop hopes to lead the base squad Malone (177’11”) and Denise that advanced to the finals. to victory against a team of Congressmen who visit this weekend. The con- O’Connell (177’4”). Falcon pole vaulter Paul Gensic gressional delegation has already won a similar showdown at West Point. The teams join on the diamond Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Falcon Baseball Several former Falcons have just missed making the trip to the Stadium. All Academy employees are encouraged to come out and ensure competed for the United States in Trials. His top height in qualifying the home team has a vocal support advantage. the Olympics. Graduate Alonzo was 5.50 meters and the lowest Babers won two gold medals in height taken was 5.51 meters. working together to make great music. Downtown – 123 E. Bijou 520-5111 ANNEX (near Citadel) – 3031 E. Platte 635-5255 By Citadel Mall – 3030 E. Platte 473-0882 Old Colorado City - 3040 W. Colo. Ave 477-9058

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wood shops by taking a free, 45-minute lesson. The class is every Thursday at Academy 5:30 p.m. Spouses Club social In Town The Officers Spouses Club Fall Happenings Membership Welcome Social is Aug. 26 Hockey Game Honor guard positions at 6:30 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. All Readers are invited to an ice hockey Cadet Chapel game between local, junior, college and The base Honor Guard loses several military officer spouses are welcome to 10 a.m. – Catholic mass and professional hockey players to support members this summer and needs new join. Protestant worship For membership information con- The Home Front Cares, a nonprofit volunteers. Help recognize fellow organization that helps military fami- No Jewish or Orthodox services Airmen and carry on a proud tradition tact Ms. Carol Proctor, 472-0282. lies, and the Wounded Soldiers Fund. Community Center of service. The game takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. Interested Airmen can observe a Harmon gate closes Friday in the Sertich Ice Arena at Memorial Protestant military funeral or ceremony to learn Access to the cadet area will be Park. For tickets, call 481-1544 or send 9:15 a.m. – Inspirational Gospel more about the program. Call Master limited to one gate during second an e-mail to [email protected] or Service (Base Auditorium) Sgt. Robert Garrison, 333-7704. Basic Cadet Training, Friday to [email protected]. Aug. 4. Charlie 2, located in front Run around 9:45 a.m. – Shared Faith Service of Harmon Hall, closes during this Race for the Cure (chapel) The next base-wide fitness run is time. Volunteers are needed to help with 11:15 a.m. – Youth and Adult July 26 at 4 p.m. starting outside Falcon To gain access to the cadet Colorado Springs’ annual Race for the Sunday School classes Stadium. Each run is 1.5 miles long. A area, use the entry control point Cure event, Aug. 8 at Iron Horse Park on Health and Wellness Center sports pack behind the Consolidated Education Fort Carson. Assistance is needed for Catholic will be presented to the two participants Training Facility (Fairchild Annex), parking, child care, crowd control, tim- 5 p.m. – Saturday mass who make the most improvement from which remains open around the ing, set up and tear down, trash detail, their previous run times. clock. course marshal and more. Contact Patty 8:15 a.m. – Sunday mass Anderson at [email protected] or 11:15 a.m. – Sunday mass Stress management call 622-8079. A three-week stress management CFC stories Catholic CCD: course begins at the family support cen- Academy Combined Federal Habitat for Humanity No classes during the summer ter July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Campaign organizers are seeking stories Volunteers are needed for a Habitat course is designed to help military about people helped by CFC charities. for Humanity project July 17 from 9 Public swim hours are 11:30 a.m. to 6 members and their families manage Stories will be publicized to demonstrate a.m. to noon. No special skills are p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 stress and improve their lives. The class how the campaign helps people locally. required and refreshments are provided. p.m., Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. continues July 29 and Aug. 5 at the same The Academy campaign is in Contact [email protected] to Sunday. The YMCA Southeast Family time. Call 333-3733 to register. September and October. For informa- volunteer. Center and Armed Services YMCA pool tion contact Maj. LeAnn Derby at 333- also offers a special public-swim admis- Renaissance Festival 8695 or Capt. Eric Ensley, 333-8470. Olympic exhibit The Renaissance Festival comes to The U.S. Olympic Committee sion rate of $2.75 a person to military the Academy Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 Awards ceremony Visitor Center has a free Hall of Fame families. The facility is located at 2190 p.m. Tickets are free for cadets and $8 Awards ceremony to honor military exhibit, “The Champions: Portraits from Jet Wing Drive (next to Sierra High for all military and DoD cardholders. and civilian award winners for the sec- the NCAA Arena,” with Rich Clarkson School). Public hours are 1 to 9:30 p.m. The event is a re-enactment of the festi- ond quarter takes place Aug. 2 from 3 to portraits, until Sept. 30. The center is at Monday through Friday; 1 to 7 p.m. val held in Larkspur, Colo. The festival 4:30 p.m. at the Officers’ Club. 1750 E. Boulder. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. includes Comics on Duty and the Writing course Fun Walk Society for Creative Anachronisms, as Swimming pools The next Effective Bullet Writing Several local swimming pools offer The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch well as a concert in Arnold Hall. Course is July 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. discounted admission for military mem- Club hosts a 10-kilometer walk for the at the Community Center’s Lower Level, bers and their families. The Colorado whole family July 24. Register between Rocky Mountain Games 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Call Kaye at 372- Suite 117. Contact Senior Master Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Volunteers are needed to help with 3541 or Russ at 667-5662 for more info. Sergeant Judy Bailly at 333-9389 or Services’ Aquatic Section charges $2.75 the Rocky Mountain State Games, an per person for military identification card [email protected] to sign up. Korean War Memorial Olympic-style sports festival held at the holders at three outdoor pool locations: The Korean War Veterans Monument Academy and nearby locations July 30 Valley Hi Pool, 610 South Chelton Senior NCO induction hosts a ceremony commemorating the to Aug. 1. Road, phone: 471-9085. The Senior NCO Induction 51st anniversary of the end of the war Interested volunteers can contact Ceremony is Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the Portal Pool 3535, North Hancock, July 24 at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park, 300 Keri Ashley at 634-7333, ext.. 1009. Falcon Stadium Press Box. Attendance is phone: 388-8287. S. Union Blvd. Veterans and guests will Wood safety open to everyone. Uniform is uniform of Monument Valley Pool, 220 Mesa speak. For more info, contact Dutch Road, phone: 578-6636. Become certified to use Air Force the day. Nelsen at 475-7499.

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HOME PHONE NUMBERS ONLY! repair info: Jo Peterson 719-596-8839 Category: Phone: Category: Description: www.antiquesbyj.com AUTOMOTIVE DAYCARE APPLIANCES Description: TRUCKS Licensed daycare in Briargate, ages 0- 12yrs., meals/snacks. 598-2201 Washer & dryer, separate units, asking 1999 Ford Ranger XLT, fully loaded, $150 obo, 622-8607. auto, 4-door, king cab, bedliner, CD, IVORCE Tonneau cover, V6, 66,000 mi, $10,500 DIVORCE OBO 559-8964 Phone#: APPLIANCE Divorce/Bankruptcy etc. -$50-175 INSTILLATION 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4x4, Doing your divorce off the internet? moonroof, leather interior, power every- Finding out all forms are not Free ads in accordance with Air Force regulations: must be non-commercial and for personal prop- Water heaters, dishwashers, Garbage thing, 56k miles, must see $11,900 obo. correct/current? Call us! We have cor- Disp., sinks, OTR microwaves, tiolets, 472-0248 rect forms and we do it all for you. erty offered by local base or unit personnel without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex or religious and other water connected appliances, 1995 Land Rover Discovery fwd V8, Over 15 yrs. experience! origin. FREE ADS are limited to one ad per household at 3 lines max. The editor and publisher ret. AF member BBB and AARP. Tom very good cond, black w/tan leather inte- "Get it Right the 1st Time" reserve the right to edit ads, and/or not publish ads. No duty phone numbers will be printed. Morgan, 282-1274 (W) 232-4385 (C) rior, ABS, dual moon roofs, grille guard, PARK PARALEGAL rear jump seats, 101k mi, $7,600 491- FORWARD ADS: To the Academy Spirit, Rm. #312, Harmon Hall, USAF Academy, Colorado AUTOMOTIVE 1835 632-1985 Springs, CO 80840. All ads must reach the Academy Spirit Office promptly at noon on Friday, 1991 Ford Explorer V6, new tires, new 608 S. Nevada Ave. one week prior to the following Friday’s publication. CARS exhaust, new brakes, new battery, runs 1952 MG TD kit car built 1987, 1969 great. $2,500 obo. 570-9129 DUPLEX FOR RENT Chevette eng, walnut dash, leather seats. VANS 9325 mi., $8000 OBO 633-2591 for app. 3 br, 1 ba, 1 car gar. duplex, 1 min. to Ft. NAME: GRADE: UNIT: SIG: 1995 Honda Odyssey, very reliable, 3rd Carson, W/D hookups, avail. July 1, I certify that this advertisement is for the purpose of selling my personal property as a conven- 2004 Honda VTX 1300S (retro) $7850. row folds flat, 1 owner, 151k mile, rear $695+dep., 650-4802. ($1450 below dealer list). Still under a/c, parked at AFA lot. $5,800 obo. ience to myself or my dependents. It is not part of a business enterprise, nor does it benefit any- dealer warranty. Incredible ride w/lots of 472-0513 or 761-8393 ENTERTAINMENT one involved, in a business enterprise. Any real estate advertised is made available without power loaded! Includes $1000 of E regard to race, color, religious origin or sex of any individual. upgrades free! Bob 650-9200 or 264- MOTORCYCLE 6381 ACTORS & EXTRAS NEEDED 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1, 13k miles, D&D For Commercials & Upcoming Movies. For Sale 1999 Monte carlo $10,500 pipe, new Dunlop 208's, jetted, adult Call 597-3883 Via Entertainment 59k mi. 442-1782 owned immaculate bike. $5,700. 472- 9530 2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 10,000 FOR RENT APTS Miles Silver/black interior asking for 1982 Honda GL-1100 Customized 14,500 or best offer 598-2289 Street Cruiser, Gum-Metal Grey, Blue & Peterson/Cimmaron Great View! 2br Silver Penstriping, Leather bags and 2003 Ford FocusZX3 like new, 24,500k w/d in building, fncd playgrd, new accents, $4,500 obo. 481-0222 or 510- tile/paint $500+utl. MUST SEE! 622- miles, A/C, prem. Wheels, fm/cd/mp3 7863 stereo. Below book, $10,500. 487-2912 1301 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, 38,300 BOATS Center of Fountain! Good condtion, Big miles for $12,000. 930-3765 1983 Crestliner Deep V, 18', 140 2 Br/1.5ba - 1bd/1ba apt, Studio,Balcony, Coin laundry, off street 2000 Subaru Outback, 27k miles, new Mercury I/O, fish & ski, stereo, full top, one owner, great condition, $5,000, 481- parking. Starting at $385 call 201-7006 tires, excellent condition, $14,000 obo. or 231-7835 687-8876 or 330-9468 8850. 2000 Subaru Impreza R/S, 2.5L, 4 dr., 1995 Bayliner w/trailer, 120 hp force, OR ENT $7,000 OBO 559-9428 FOR RENT very sharp, 49K mi., retail over $14K, OUSES sasking only $11,200, 382-7061. CAMPERS HOUSES 1999 Chevy Lumina, low miles (57k), 2003 10' x 6' trailer, new condition, For Rent Cimarron Hills 3br/2ba/1.5 gar, AC, AM/FM radio, CD, very clean, paid $2,300 asking $1,350. 282-3845 fenced, fpl, patio, credt check $900 pls $7,000 393-7870 $800 dep 262-0419 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo Z34, a/c, 1999 Jayco Eagle 12, deluxe model, sleeps 8, heater, fridge, stove, screen Founders, New cpt 3bd/3ba,FP, ps/pw/pl, leather, white, ABS, garaged, dining/fam rm, NS $1095 avail 8-1 303- 164k miles. $1,850 obo. 282-3598 rm., canopy, boat rack, $4,600 obo, 531- 646-0355 5341. 1991 Toota Camry DX, grey, V6, 5 Peyton - 20 min east of Powers. 3bd/ba spd., CC, AC, PB, PL, PW, mobile home. W/D. Nice quiet area. Lrg AM/FM/cass., non-smker., $3,500, 650- AUTO deck and Lrg lot. NO PETS! $595/mo 0595. ACCESSORIES and $500 damage dep. 749-0471 1991 Volvo 740, auto, Burgandy, leather, Rent 1br & 2br $365 to $499 + $100 power, only 197k mi, incl 4 studded Receiver hitch, class II, fits '96-'04 deposit. No Pets 574-7766 snow tires $2,200 651-9805 Chrysler minivans, $65, 591-0179/238- 8875. Stetson Hills 3bd/2ba 4636 Skywirter. 1989 Ford Mustang GT Conv., wht., $975/mo+dep. Military discount. 522- blk. top, aftermarket parts, needs minor 1442. available 7/26/04 engine assembly, $2,500 obo, 499-3590. BABY ITEMS 3yr old, 4bd/2/ba/2car home in Wagon 1986 Eagle Limited Edition, runs Crib and changing table, excellent con- Trails, including community pool and great, 4wd $1000 obo. 472-8776 dition. Oak crib $80, changing table tennis courts, beautiful Pikes Peak view. 1983 CJ-8 Jeep Scrambler, new paint, $35. Please call before 8pm. 472-9598 Large Back yard w/ garden area tires, batt, starter, chrome & much more, $1,120/mo. 338-2697. must sell, leaving area 576-3886 CHILD CARE WHATEVER YOUR SUMMER HOLDS, 1981 Honda CB750F, 42k miles, runs Quality lincensed shild care. Off Carriage MAKE THE MOST OF IT. well, good cond, many new parts, powers Call Heather. Free needs brake wrk $450 OBO 444- Registration 574-6542 House 8889 Childcare: loving stay at home mom Apartments 1979 Corvette, 2nd owner, 113k willing to care for a family with 3341 E. Fountain Blvd. miles, t-top, custom interior, over $16,000 invested, selling for $8,500 obo. multi children call 559-5127 Co. Spgs. CO 80910 930-4362 (719)574-7766 CHILDRENS TRUCKS 1 and 2 Bedroom Apts 2002 LandRover Freelander, AWD, ENTERTAINMENT Now Available red, ex. Condition, 32k miles, still Inflatable Bouncy Houses by Jumping From $365 to $499 under warranty, $15,000. 660-6288 Jubilee B-days, picnics, or just for fun. Sec. Deposit $100 1999 Dodge 1500 SLT, nice & clean, Full and 1/2 day rentals make your reser- No Pets shortbed, tint, bedliner, extended cab vations now! Call 719-570-7204 Call Darlene at $10,000 OBO 232-4335 574-7766

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FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FURNITURE FURNITURE HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSES HOUSES HOUSES $125 Bunk Bed/Futon twin-top/full bot- Super single waterbed with under- Terrific 2 story floor plan with formal tom (couch/bed) 598-8246 $95 White dresser, bookshelf, headboard, new living & dining. Main level fam. rm w/ Monument - Jackson Creek Ridgeview- 3bd/2.5ba/2car, large Fountain Valley Windmill Mesa Subdiv, canopy bed twin matt. Linens incl-beau- mattress & heater, sheets, $25, 337- fireplace. Lg. Kitchen, all newer appli- 4br/3.5ba/2car, 3100 sq.ft., beautiful, kitchen, lrg, backyard, waling distance to 4 bd, 4 ba, gas firpl, cent air, alarm syst, tiful 598-8246 spacious, built in 1999, fenced yard, cen- lg brick patio, fenced yard, sprnklr syst, 6992. ances. 3bd/3ba/ 2 car gar., 1652 sq. ft. schools $1,150/mo. 597-1017 $125 Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. In tral a/c, sprinkler system, w/d, fridge, 2 2-car gar, rent $1,275/mo + dep, 1 yr 5 pc. cherry dinette set, $190, cher- Incredibly priced at $149,900. Call - The 6925 Ash Creek Hts. #204 off of N. plastic, with warranty, can deliver. 719- fireplaces. $1,490/mo + dep. 481-5776 lease req, 382-0573 lv name & phone # ry coffee table, $75, cherry end Partners, Maria or Sharon, Re/Max Carefree, never lived in 2bd/2ba, deck, 391-2130 Briargate - 5bd/3.5ba, 3000 sq. ft., walk- table, $50 obo, wicker/glass coffee Properties, Inc. 226-9126 garden tub, pool, gym, great view. 687- ing distance to schools. 3 year lease FOR RENT $170 King Double-Sided Pillowtop & end table, $40 obo, Yvonne at Must see, immaculate, 4 br, 3 ba on lg. desired, $1,395/mo plus dep. 282-7622 2276 Mattress. Brand new with Warranty. Can TOWNHOMES deliver. 719-391-2130 573-7156 between 10 a.m. & 9 p.m. mature lot, close to schools and shop- Condo - brand new, gated, N. Carefree & Woodmen/ Austin Bluffs - 3 yr. old Queen sz. waterbed, $200 obo, twin ping, $217,900, 510-0043. 4bd/2ba ranch, 1666 sq. ft., great peak Powers, 2bd/2ba, great view. $900/mo. Very nice Townhouse for rent. Near Oro $399 Solid Wood Sleigh Bed. & NEW bunk bed & dresser, $225 obo, FSBO - REDUCED! 6bd/4ba, 4002 sq. view, pool, tennis court, basketball 687-2276 or 330-9468 Blanco & Barnes 2br/ba/2car WA/DR, Mattress Set. Still in Box. Warranty 719- included. $1,200/mo. 219-0427 FP, $925/mo Steve @ 593-7075 391-2130 Asian Turkish rugs, various ft., 4166 total, Wagon Trails - Ridge, 3 3 br, 2.5 ba, 2 car garage, 2 mi. from sz./color, Rita at 231-5227 or 573- living areas, central vac, motivated. Townhouse 3bd/2ba/2car attached, 5 Fountain/Ft. Carson, tri-level, 3 br, 1.5 $499 5-pc Bedroom Set. Includes Brand PAFB, no smk/pets, $1,000/mo. + New Mattress Set. Still in Box. 7156 after 5 p.m. 593-0031 miles from South gate $955/mo, no pets. deposit, [email protected], 719-637- ba, fnced. Yd., fireplace, updated car- 661-4461 pet/tile, no pets, $650 + dep., 597-4643. Warranty. 719-391-2130 Bistro patio set, table, 4 chairs Townhouse for sale in Southeast 3665. BRIARGATE- 4bed/2Bath 2000+sqFt. 2 3 br, 2 ba, twnhs./duplex, Dublin E. of 9-pc Cherry Bedroom Set. Brand new $100; Kenmore washer & dryer Colorado Springs, 1397 sq. ft., 3bd/2ba Central COS, 3 br home for rent, 2.5 ba, and includes New Mattress Set. Lists car gar. All appliances included for ten- Academy, 2 car gar., all appl., no $100 382-8981 with playground in back oh house, con- shop in back, $1,100/mo. + $1,100 dep., $3000, Sacrifice $1000. Can Deliver! ant use Wonderful area; quiet, peaceful, smk./pets, park & views, $950/mo. + CA king waterbed w/cabinet head- venient to PAFB, SAFB and Ft Carson 630-8488. 719-391-2130 secure, School District 20. Close and dep., 495-3716/337-2517.For Rent board, $300, dresser w/mirror $75, $126,900. 219-1555 convenient to everything; Academy, Townehome-Winewood Village, quiet Mobile Home All Wood Bedroom Set. Beautiful Style. Highboy dresser $45, call for pic SOUTHEAST- 4bd/2ba/1.5, immaculate shopping restaurants, schools; EVERY- Still in Box. Retails for $4500. Will sell secluded area/end unit, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 382-9742 condition, no maint. yard. $156,500. THING 100% NEGOTIABLE. Only Near Ft. Carson mobile home on a lge for $1200. 719-391-2130 $1200/month negotiable. Cell garage, fireplace, patio, fenced, no fend yd, in Ftn 2br 50x12 ft. Available 573-8790 smoking, min 1 yr lease, $950/mo., $500 Bed All Wood Bedroom Set. 7 gorgeous phone:303-882-5295 Home: 719-661- Now $400 mo 599-7554 GARAGE SALE 3bd, 4 level, 6 miles from AFA, 2345 sq. sec. dep., call Brian 661-9069 pieces still in box! Cost $4500 Sell $895 4718 ft., newer carpet and window, family and 471-7220 17 July, 6306-A E. Elderberrry, 8 Cottonwood Creek - D-20, 3bd/2ba/2car, Single family home: 1bd, shared bath, FOR SALE game room. $189,000. 291-5572 no pets, 5 miles from AFA, $955/mo + living rm, all utilities paid, looking for Bed Cherry Sleigh. New in box! Must a.m. - 3 p.m., computer and baby dep., available 6/15. 535-2988 single soldiers that want to live off post TOWNHOME sell $195 328-9728 items. 472-1012 Fountain Valley, panoramic view of mtn, $350/mo 210-2249 Full Pillowtop Matress Set. Brand new 4 bd, 3 ba, vaulted ceiling & skylights, Garden of the Gods - 2000sq. ft., Kissing Camels Townhome Remodeled, central air, built in microwave, humidi- 4br/2.5ba/2car, hardwood floors, 2 House: 5br, 4ba, close to gate 20, 2-car 2 bd/2.5ba/2 car, 2060 sqft. Just east of in plastic! Must Sell $115 866-7042 HELP WANTED decks, gas fireplace, pike peak view, gar, sec syst, AC, fenced yard, 3 levels, Garden of the Gods. For Sale or rent to King Pillowtop Mattress Set, new in fac- fied air, alarm syst, deck, lg fenced yard, close to park. $1,250/mo. 761-6787 or nice home, must see, avail Aug 1, own. Clark Kinsey, Martini Investments, tory wrap, cost $795, sacrifice $180. $250 TO $500 a week Will train to work 2-car gar $176,900 no realtors 382-0573 930-3343 $1,275/mo 382-4898 964-4628 Call 667-0635. at home Helping the U.S. Government Large roomy bi-level home, sprnklr syst, file HUD/FHA mortage refunds No King Pillowtop Mattress Set, new in fac- ctrl air for those hot summer days, vinyl FURNITURE tory wrap, cost $795, sacrifice $180. expirence necessary Call Toll Free 1- windows, alum siding, very close to Call 667-0635. 866-537-2907 schools, park, and Ft Carson, was $105 Full Pillowtop Mattress Set. No Commute! Work From home with $160,000, now reduced to $155,000! call BED-MEMORY FOAM Mattress set, Rex at 232-3881 New with warranty. Can deliver. new in plastic, cost $2395, must sell iMoms. For more information call 719- 719-391-2130 $750. Call 328-9728. 392-6626 or the website http://workfory- ourself.internetmoms.net MISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUS $119 Queen Orthopedic Mattress BED-MEMORY FOAM Mattress set, Set. New in plastic and can deliver. new in plastic, cost $2395, must sell Office Assistant and Kennel Attendant 2004 PSE Firestorm Lite compound bow call 382-1126 719-391-2130 $750. Call 328-9728. with 80% letoff, PSE quiver, plus more, POOL TABLE 8FT. Gorgeous new high Part Time Receptionist $8-$9hr Phone $300, 510-6944 after 5 p.m. Computer Office Equip. Flex hrs. Call end table 1" slate, leather pockets, hand 593-8232 15 spd. woman's bike and 18 spd. man's & carved legs. Cost $4800 sell $1595. 667- bike, both for $50 obo, 596-6715. BUYING 0311 Babysitter needed for 5 yr old in our home, married couple seeks sitter for InStep Marathon Stroller, like new, 4- SELLING A Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set, new in occasional weekend nights out, point safety harness, new tire tube, stor- plastic, cost $795, must sell $135. Call Airport/Powers area, pay DOE, must be age net and sunroof. Over $130 new, 667-0311. dog friendly, must meet parents of pre- selling for $75. 472-9838 MADE EASY teens beforehand 597-6984 Did ya get the

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