VOL. 47 NO.1 JANUARY 5, 2007 Calhoun DeBerry retires as football coach succeeds to coach the finest young people in America and work daily with the best coaches in NCAA football. Nobody in life does DeBerry anything by themselves and any success we have enjoyed is the direct result of a By Troy Garnhart tremendous commitment of so many Athletic Media Relations people.” Coach DeBerry has been an important Former Houston and integral part of the Air Force Academy Texans offensive for nearly half of the Academy’s history, coordinator Troy said Lt. Gen. John Regni, Academy Calhoun is the new Superintendent. head football coach “He’s a superb leader, teacher and at the Air Force mentor who has been instrumental in influ- Academy. encing hundreds of young men of character Calhoun, a 1989 Calhoun who themselves have become leaders in Academy graduate, is the sixth head our Air Force and nation. He has also been coach in school history and first grad- a tremendous coach, building an overall uate to hold the position. He replaces winning record for Academy football. He Fisher DeBerry, who retired Dec. 15 has touched countless lives on and off the field during his quarter century in Colorado after 23 seasons as head coach. Photo by Dennis Rodgers Mr. Calhoun completed his first “This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make in my life,” said former Springs, and every person is better off for season with the Texans as offensive Falcons head football coach Fisher DeBerry on Dec. 15, as he announced his having known Coach DeBerry.” coordinator/quarterbacks coach. retirement before news media and onlookers. DeBerry had just completed his Just because he’s stepping away from 23rd season as head football coach and 27th season at the Academy. He left Texans head coach Gary Kubiak the Academy football program, doesn’t as the winningest coach in service academy history, with a 169-109-1 record. brought Calhoun along with him from mean the coach will not continue rooting the Denver Broncos where he served By John Van Winkle State’s Joe Paterno (41 years) and Florida for the Fighting Falcons. Academy Public Affairs as the assistant to the head coach in State’s Bobby Bowden (31 years). “Once a Falcon, always a Falcon,” he 2005. Former Air Force head coach Ken said. My heart and prayers will always be Mr. Calhoun became a well- Air Force head football coach Fisher Hatfield hired DeBerry in 1980 as the with the Fighting Falcons. Thanks to all rounded NFL coach, working as a DeBerry announced his retirement Dec. quarterbacks coach. DeBerry was for the privilege and opportunity to have defensive assistant, special teams 15. promoted to offensive coordinator in 1981. been able to serve the finest educational assistant and offensive assistant with “There comes a time in every man’s When Hatfield left Air Force after the institution in the country and the finest kids the Denver Broncos prior to this life when you have to look at the big 1983 season, DeBerry became the school’s in the world.” season. He began his NFL coaching picture and decide what’s the best thing for fifth head coach. The outgoing coach spoke with each career by serving as the defensive your family. After 27 exciting and While the Falcons finished 4-8 this of his assistant coaches the day before the assistant under defensive coordinator wonderful years here at the Academy and season, Coach DeBerry has led 17 of his announcement, to inform them of his deci- Larry Coyer in 2003. He was a part a total of 44 years of coaching, I am 23 teams to winning records. His 23-year sion to retire. Those assistant coaches are of the NFL’s fourth-ranked defense. announcing my retirement from active reign as head football coach has yielded currently in the midst of recruiting season, The Broncos defense ranked seventh coaching,” said Coach DeBerry. 14 Commander-In-Chief trophies, 12 bowl and each was “strongly considered” for against the run and sixth against the “Coaching is the best job a guy could bids, and three conference championships. positions on the next head football coach’s pass. Denver’s defense yielded a have, but it is a very demanding and time- His career record of 169-109-1 is the best staff, said Dr. Hans Mueh, Athletic Director. mere 17.6 points per game as they consuming job. My kids and grandkids in school history in terms of games won Dr. Mueh began the search for the made the playoffs for the first time have moved to Oklahoma, and it is time and winning percentage (.608). next head coach of Falcon football the since 2000. for my wife, LuAnn, and me to spend With that winning record, Coach day of the announcement. It’s not the first Denver utilized Mr. Calhoun’s some quality time together and with them,” DeBerry has received numerous offers time he’s had to find a new head coach offensive prowess moving him to said the coach. “We passionately love the over the years to coach elsewhere, but during his tenure. When the Academy offensive assistant/special teams. On Academy and consider it an honor and a has always turned down those lucrative men’s basketball coach left on short notice the offensive side of the ball, the privilege to have had the opportunity to offers. after the 2004-2005 season, an active Broncos ranked fifth in the NFL aver- serve here and carry the title ‘coach.’” “We respect the military so much and search was not necessary, he said. aging 395.8 yards per game. The Coach DeBerry just completed his the mission of the Academy, and that’s “I got inundated with requests,” offense’s ability to combine the run 23rd season as the head football coach why I’ve stayed here as long as I have,” said recalled Dr. Mueh. “I expected that again, and the pass led to Denver ranking and 27th year overall at the Air Force the coach. “I have felt football is one of because people in America know what second in the NFL in time Academy. Before the announcement, the most important leadership training Fisher has created and the legacy he’s left of possession with 32:37 per game. Coach DeBerry had the third-longest active opportunities here. We have been blessed for Falcon Football. I anticipated getting See Calhoun, Page 14 tenure at one school, trailing only Penn and privileged to have had the opportunity lots of calls as soon as this hit the street.”

I N News Feature Sports S Dental goes Character Falcons grab I digital matters MWC opener D Page 4 Page 14 E Page 11 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY January 5, 2007 Don’t forget where you came from

By Chief Master Sgt. William Menhart believe even a natural leader needs schooling and respecting and following you because they know 366th Operations Support Squadron mentoring. I also believe some people are not you care about them and their concerns as well as leaders; they are followers, and they fit the role mission accomplishment. MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, well. All leaders need good followers. Most good Earned authority is the preferred type. Once Idaho (AFPN) — How many of you have heard leaders also started out as good followers. you have reached this level with your troops they someone say, “Don’t forget where you came The military, however, needs solid leadership, will follow you virtually anywhere. The Air Force from?” You know this saying carries a lot of and we must find and develop potential leaders as always had leaders who had balance between weight, especially within the military establish- early as possible. Don’t forget the late bloomers; earned and legal authority. They are the leaders ment. we must watch out for them as well. We have so who are fair, care about their people, know their The other evening I was looking for one of my much to learn and so many duties to carry out that people and still excel at mission accomplishment. most current enlisted performance reports and the late bloomers are sometimes overlooked. A I’m sure most of us have had a leader with this stumbled upon the first Airman performance good leader, however, needs to look for them and balance. Don’t forget where you came from. report, or APR, I ever received. It was for 1981 give them opportunities to lead and excel as well. If there is one piece of advice I can give you through 1983, when I was just a snot-nosed kid. I Few of us who are leaders became leaders as current or future leaders, it would be this: Take don’t believe the supervisors in my rating chain at overnight. It took years of practice and some fail- the time to care about your Airmen. It pays huge the time thought they were writing about a future ures to develop into what we are today. We can’t dividends by fostering teamwork to get this chief master sergeant; they were just trying to forget where we came from. nation’s mission accomplished. If you are up to the make an air traffic controller out of me. We can’t forget the leaders and supervisors challenge, it will mean some long days because The older I get and longer I stay in the Air who took us under their wings and took the time to the day isn’t over until your Airmen’s needs are Force, the more I focus on the patience and caring care. They didn’t always use the biggest hammer met. It means investing the time many have attitude my early supervisors had with me. They on us right off the bat. They took the time to already invested in us. Don’t forget where you saw potential and they worked on developing and explain, care and shape us into the leaders of the came from. honing that potential into what, almost 25 years future. We must do the same. Don’t take the easy way out. If you do you later, has turned into a fair and caring leader who Sometimes it took the “hammer” to get our may be doing the Air Force an injustice by over- can make a quick decision and balance the mission attention, but a good leader shouldn’t enjoy using looking some strong future leaders. needs with those of the troops. the hammer. It shouldn’t be the tool of first Our job as leaders — developing leaders as All too often, I see leaders give up on troops choice. Administering discipline is one of my most well as followers — is to leave our Air Force better way too early. Some of them, I would say, forgot difficult tasks. I want Airmen to succeed and not than it was when we joined. We must look at our where they came from. Sometimes it’s just easier self-destruct. Many of them won’t go down the past to get to our future. Don’t forget the strong to give up. With force-shaping initiatives on the wrong street if they know you care. Make sure leaders you have had in the past. Let’s do all we table it’s sometimes even more tempting to prema- they know you care. can to develop even stronger leaders for the future. turely throw in the towel. With the towel, in some As a leader, you have two types of authority, We can never forget where we have come from cases, also go some strong potential leaders legal and earned. Legal is given to you by the as an Air Force or as individuals making up the because we didn’t invest the time or care a little Uniform Code of Military Justice and various strongest and most lethal military force this world more. other publications and Air Force instructions. has ever seen. There is such a thing as a natural leader, but I Earned authority comes from your troops Don’t forget where you came from.

Holiday/winter travel and safety.

Air travel: Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure to get through the security and ticket counter lines. When flying out of major cold weather airports, expect 30 to 60 minute departure delays, as de-icing procedures become a daily routine. Travel attire on leave: Commercial transportation - upper three class cadets may wear civilian clothes. Space Available Military transportation - service uniform for all cadets. Fourth class cadets will wear service dress when traveling to and from leave locations, regardless of transportation, and are authorized to wear civilian clothing while in leave status. Driving: Winterize your car with extra supplies (such as flares, blanket/sleeping bag, scraper, jumper cables, tire chains, first aid kit, flashlight with extra batteries, matches/lighter/candle, bottled water etc.) Know road condition numbers (303-639-1111 in the Denver Metro Area or outside Colorado or Toll-Free at 877-315-ROAD anywhere else in Colorado or visit www.dot.state.co.us. Driving Tips: Slow down in winter conditions. Use low-beam headlights in bad weather. Avoid cruise control on wet, icy or snow covered roads. Remove ice and snow from mirrors, windows and all vehicle lights as much as possible. Leave more room between you and the vehicle in front of you in bad weather. Always wear your seatbelt! If safe travel is questionable due to driver, auto or road conditions, cadets will temporarily cease travel until conditions improve. Cadets will notify their AOCs/AMTs within 24 hours of any on/off base vehicle accident or incident in which they are involved. If unable to contact the AOC/AMT, cadets will call the Cadet Command Center at 333-2910 or 1-877-289-5222 to report the incident. Cadets will report accidents or incidents to appropriate authorities as required by base, state or local laws. Severe inclement weather: Cadets should not endanger themselves attempting to return in adverse travel conditions. It is the cadet’s responsibility to monitor the weather and plan accordingly. Cadets stranded due to weather must notify their AOC/AMT.

The Cadet Sight Picture (Cadet Wing Manual 36-3501) provides an insight into the day-to-day requirements for cadets.

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The Academy continues negotiations with FC- Hunt LLC on its military housing privatization initia- tive. FC-Hunt LLC is a team comprised of Forest City Enterprises and Hunt Building Corporation. Projected Douglass Valley housing developments include 44 new homes, 291 major house renovations, 92 existing two-year-old houses and a new 5,100 square-foot community center with fitness center, child’s play area, full kitchen, social lounge and multi- purpose room. More than 800 houses will be demolished in Pine and Douglass Valleys in the next six years. Final negotiations are progressing and the devel- oper is scheduled to begin managing the Academy’s housing areas this spring. Photo by Joel Strayer Academy civil engineers anticipate a smooth tran- Something for everyone sition from government to privatized housing owner- ship. Capt. Karen Dayle-Horsley, military equal opportunity chief with the 10th Air Base Wing, gives information to Staff Sgt. Adam Smith, wife Christina and children Isabell and Christian during a Housing residents and the base populace will pre-deployment family gathering Dec. 14 at the Milazzo Club. receive additional information as it becomes available.

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By Ann Patton “We’re paving the way for the rest Academy Spirit staff of the Air Force,” Colonel Stanczyk said. “This is how it’s going to be done.” Academy dentists have gone digital. The Academy clinic has three of the Last month, the cadet dental clinic systems in its offices. scrubbed its x-ray darkroom with its The technology benefits both patients vats of chemicals and traded it in for and dentists. pixels and bytes. Patients still have to “open wide” and The move from film to digital x-ray “bite down” with digital radiography. imaging is expected to be in place Air Instead of biting down on dental x-ray Force-wide in a year. film, they close their mouths around “One of the nicest things about the electronic sensors. system is that it will always be available,” Sharp edges of old x-ray film have said Col. David Stanczyk, 10th Dental been eliminated, and flexible digital Squadron commander. sensors can more readily conform to Eventually, Airmen dental x-rays individuals’ mouths. will be archived in Dayton, Ohio, with “When it’s done right it’s more a common software compatibility. The comfortable,” 10th DS orthodontics chief x-rays would then be available with only Col. Mark Bentele said. Photo by Ann Patton a few keystrokes in the field and on Dentists and patients also benefit Col. Mark Bentele, Academy orthodontics chief, seated, turns patient for a installations. from a huge time savings. Digital x-rays chipped tooth as dental technician Ed Perry uses digital x-rays to pinpoint the problem. An integrated military dental system are three times faster than film and take is also anticipated to span all services. from one to two minutes to process on He formerly spent time in the routine Colonel Bentele appreciates the tech- Colonel Stanczyk said the a laptop computer. Patients no longer cleaning of developing fluid vats, time nology for its capacity to project before changeover from film began in 1997 at have to wait 10 minutes or more to see he now spends with more patients in x- and after photos before orthodontic work Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, with a if the x-ray is good, making re-takes ray, at chairside and preparing instru- even begins. Panoramic images of the working group of dental and information faster as well. ments. patient’s head and mouth are superim- technology professionals and logistics Patients are also exposed to less than The absence of chemicals also elim- posed by a graphics program designed specialists, all vital for the transition. half the radiation film takes, making it inated the need for safeguards against for orthodontics. Patients can then get a “We wanted to use the assets already safer for patients and technicians alike. hazardous materials waste. clear idea of how they will look after there,” Colonel Stanczyk said. Unlike digital x-rays, film may easily Digital radiography offers all the dental procedures. The system matured from its start- deteriorate. information captured by traditional x- “It’s great for patient education,” he up phase, with Maxwell and Malmstrom “There is really no guess work to it,” rays, plus the flexibility to manipulate said. Air Force bases the first to implement dental technician Edward Perry said of images, such as enlargements of certain The Air Force digital radiography it. The Academy, Elmendorf and the system’s ability to eliminate errors areas. Images may also be enhanced program came with a $30 million tab but Sheppard Air Force bases followed. in patient records, where x-rays are sent with filters to improve the view of the in the long run is expected to save money Procedures are being standardized at directly after they are completed. area. previously spent on film, chemicals, the Academy to ensure quality and accu- Digitizing x-rays has also made his Multiple radiographs may also detect professional time and inaccessibility of racy. job easier and more efficient. subtle changes in problem diseased areas. patient records.

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By Tech. Sgt. Roel Utley The colonel’s experiences during Now in charge of the unit, the colonel Academy Spirit staff Desert Storm helped shape his perspec- “envisions maintaining an organization tive and career. that keeps its focus on providing high- With a change of command for the “I was a fairly young captain then and quality airmanship experiences to as 306th Flying Training Group Dec. 8, the the rest of my squadron was young as a many cadets as possible. By doing that, new commander shared his thoughts on whole,” the colonel said. “We all learned Air Force Academy graduates will enter the way ahead for the unit in the new year. a lot about confronting our fears, working their officer careers already having an Col. Mark Kelly took command of hard to get the mission done and dealing Airman’s perspective; one of speed, range the 306th with a focus on continuing to with the fatigue that comes with and flexibility.” provide high-quality airmanship programs conducting high intensity operations for But maintaining the organization for as many cadets as possible while long periods of time.” doesn’t mean changes aren’t expected. maintaining an impeccable safety record. His war time experiences as well as “I expect to be involved in potential To accomplish his goals, he said he his time as a flying squadron commander changes to the Air Force’s flight screening likes to “lay out well-defined expecta- helped prepare him for his current posi- program. The 306th performs flight tions of what I want the 306th FTG to tion. screening for both cadets here and for accomplish and then get the squadron “The 20th Fighter Squadron, lieutenants from other commissioning Col. Mark Kelly commanders and other supervisors what Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., was an sources down at Pueblo,” the colonel they need to perform the mission. I also F-4 training squadron for German said. “As part of improving the effi- before they go to pilot training. AETC work to understand the various goals of Luftwaffe pilots and weapons systems ciency of all undergraduate flying has not yet determined what the ‘best people in the group and then try to create officers. We were focused on flying training, Air Education and Training way’will be, but when they do, the 306th opportunities for them to achieve those training much as we are here at the Command is examining the best way to will be responsible for executing those goals.” 306th,” said Colonel Kelly. perform screening of pilot candidates changes.”

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Academy Spirit 6 January 5, 2007 From the front lines to the classroom By Ann Patton meeting certification requirements and job hunting in Academy Spirit staff the United States and overseas. The process can begin two years before leaving the service. Touch the future. Be a teacher. “We’re looking for teachers all the time,” Mr. Active duty, National Guard, Reserves and those who Leonard said of recruiting. Every quarter TTT hosts are retiring or otherwise transitioning from the service, recruiting seminars on Front Range military installa- as well as their spouses who are interested in a second tions. “We get phenomenal candidates,” he said. career in the classroom, are invited to a free Troops to Teachers workshop Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the See Classroom, Page 7 Academy’s Airmen and Family Readiness Flight. Service members are a natural fit for teaching, said Bob Leonard, assistant director for Colorado with the Troops to Teachers history, operations: Mountain West TTT program. The Department of Defense established the percentage of students from low-income families. “Education needs talented, bright people, the kind Troops to Teachers program in 1994. Its oversight Those accepting a stipend or bonus are required who are leaving the service,” he said. and funding was transferred to the U.S. Department to teach for three years in targeted schools in They also have a great sense of public service, of Education but continued operating under the accordance with the authorizing legislation. leadership traits for classrooms, high levels of adapt- Department of Defense. Spouses of members of active duty forces, ability and creativity and willingness to go “the extra The No Child Left Behind Act, passed in 2001, selected Reserve and National Guard and individual mile.” provides for TTT’s continuation and management Ready Reserve recalled to active duty, may also Many have lived all over the world, giving geog- by the Defense for Non-Traditional Education benefit from the Spouses to Teachers program. raphy lessons a larger-than-life experience for students. Support in Pensacola, Fla. This program primarily services spouses with “We probably had boots on the ground there or The program helps relieve teacher shortages, less than a bachelor’s degree, spouses with a bach- know someone who has,” the retired Army master especially in math, science and special education, elor’s degree and spouses with a teacher certifi- sergeant and retired grade school teacher said. among other subject areas, and eases military cation in one state applying for certification in Troops to Teachers evolved following military draw personnel making satisfying transitions to second another. downs in the 1990s when school and military officials careers in teaching in targeted public schools. Such spouses may also be eligible for a stipend realized the potential contributions of transitioning Prospective teachers from the military may be up to $600 for state teacher certification exams. service members could well be lost to public service. eligible for stipends up to $5,000 to help pay for They also receive guidance on certification require- Since that time the program has actively sought to teacher certification expenses, or bonuses of ments, transcript review and networking opportu- attract those service members into public schools. The $10,000 to teach in schools serving a high nities for teaching positions. TTT program recruits candidates and supports them with

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SCORE with small business Beat goes on for Wings of Blue workshop Jan. 30 By Academy Spirit staff for the cadets in many years,” parachute team coach Bill Wenger said. “It was a great team effort.” The average military person, dependent or As far as dynasties are Air Force swept the highly competitive four-way military retiree, may not be aiming to be a corpo- concerned, few teams in any sport formation event. Mike Bush, Ryan Regan, Joe Kreidel rate chairperson, but they have thought about can match the dominance of the and Jon Vaage placed first. Pete Theisen, Abby Crews, owning their own business. Academy’s Wings of Blue compe- Mary Vendt and Caroline White finished second. Sam Should You Own Your Own Business? is a work- tition parachute team. Botwinski, Steve Christopher, Chase Scully and Khary shop being provided to the Academy community The Air Force cadets won the Branch-Romero were third. by the Service Corps of Retired Executives Jan. 30, 49th National Collegiate The first place team set a national record with 116 Parachuting Championships Dec. National Champion points, the second place team tied the record with 112. 8 a.m. to noon. Mike Bush “This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs 27 to Jan. 1 at Lake Wales, Fla. It’s Air Force also won five out of six medals in the planning to start their own business,” said Mr. the longest running competition of its kind in the United Individual Style event. States. Christopher Alfano, Academy transition assistance The Academy won second and third in the Team The bluesuiter victory is the 28th in the history of Accuracy event behind Army. program manager, Airmen and Family Readiness the program. Bush was crowned the 2006 National Champion Flight. “It is open to all military personnel, their The cadets won 32 medals, including nine gold. for finishing first in four-way, first in style, second in dependents, DoD civilians or anyone with a valid “This is one of the strongest showings at Nationals team accuracy and second in individual accuracy. DoD identification card.” Workshop attendees will learn: • The practical, common-sense steps to Classroom successful small business ownership From Page 6 male and of those 37 percent are minorities versus a • The basics of preparing a business plan 12 percent minority make-up of all public school • How to use the resource lists provided. Many Especially needed are teachers for math, science and teachers. resources are at no cost. special education. Bilingual teachers are in high demand Teaching can be a tough job. It demands long hours, • How to obtain free business counseling through as well as male elementary teachers. stellar management and communication skills. SCORE, a volunteer group of local busi Mr. Leonard stressed demographics of teachers in Public education, on the other hand, has become nessmen and women sponsored by the U.S. public schools nationally are not those of students. He very standards-based, Mr. Leonard said, which makes Small Business Administration. noted 96 percent of all public school teachers are teaching easier because teachers know what is expected There is a $15 participant or married couple fee. female, and of those, 80 percent are Anglo. of them and their students up front. The workshop will be conducted in the Airmen “That doesn’t reflect our school population,” he said “It’s a unique profession,” he said. “Teachers must and Family Readiness Flight, 6248 West Pine Loop and added that minority teaching candidates are in be committed to serving children and be focused on Drive. demand to better reflect student populations. Male them.” For more information or to sign up, call Mr. elementary school teachers are also in special demand They also need to work as a team. Alfano at 333-3444/3445. for their ability to serve as positive male role models. “No one person can be successful,” Mr. Leonard In the TTT program, 75 percent of participants are said. EnlistEnlist NOWNOW toto LoseLose WeightWeight ** andand TakeTake 25%25% OFF!OFF! After Bill Crawford lost As a member of the Healthy Heroes program you’ll enjoy 126 pounds in 39 weeks!* all these benefits at a discounted rate of 25% OFF! For a FREE consultation call NOW • Lose weight while enjoying your favorite foods and restaurants! 1-866-303-TRIM or schedule online at Before • Learn the secrets to eating more while losing weight! www.lacoloradosprings.com • Have more energy than you ever thought possible! Tinseltown area in Target Shopping Center and on Briargate – Also in Pueblo • Look and feel younger!

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Men and women in military uni- of the personal sacrifices being forms are on the front lines of made to preserve our way of life. our war on terrorism. In wars past, a Blue Star Banner in the From the more than 4 million window of a home showed a men and women of The family’s pride in their loved one American Legion, the American serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The and reminded others that pre- American Legion...and all your serving America’s freedom fellow Americans...we say, demands much. “Thank you.”

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Academy captains Michael D. Sobers, Jr. Leeann N. Roberts** Clint H. Sparkman** Brian E. Tidball* make the grade Derek D. Tharaldson James L. Weinstein* Travis B. Tougaw** Fifty-two Academy captains were named to the Wendy J. Volkland * PCS’d to the Academy after the Promotion CY06B Major selection list in December for the Line Jason L. Williams Recommendation Form accounting date and are not of the Air Force, Chaplain, Nurse Corps and calculated into Academy statistics. Biomedical Sciences Corps. The newest Academy ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ** PCS’d from the Academy after the PRF officers to don gold leaves, by organization or depart- Maiya D. Anderson accounting date and are calculated into Academy ment, are: Kallence A. Quinn statistics.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL Duo takes next STEP USAFA HQ Marcus J. Corbett* James R. Armstrong Danielle C. Fox* Technical Sgts. Jeremey Selph of the Athletic John J. Cochrane Jeffrey C. Parr Department and Diana Wilkins from the Staff Judge Richmond A. Hornby Stephen C. Pipes Advocate office were promoted to their rank by Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. John Regni on DEAN OF THE FACULTY 10th AIR BASE WING Dec. 14 under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers Scott A. Bole Stacey A. Blottiaux* Program. Carrie E. Chappelle Kathleen M. Brinker Daniel E. Finkelstein Jeffrey C. Burgess NCOs excel at academy Troy L. Hacker Joey M. Burks Justin M. Hill** Karol Jo Dameron* Seven Academy technical sergeants graduated Justin L. Joffrion** Jacob A. Freeman* from the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy Dec. 19 at Brian D. Kozola Allison M. Galford* the Peterson Air Force Base Officers’ Club. Robert H. Lee, Jr. Geraldo O. Gonzalez* Successfully completing this phase of their Air Krista G. Marchand Tyler N. Hague* Force professional military education were Tech. Richard W. Martin, Jr.** Robert W. Harder* Sgts. Candi Aleshire from the Dean of the Faculty, Jeremy S. Milliman Judith P. Houk Kimberly Anderson and James McClung of the 10th Matthew B. Palmer Susan A. Lynch* Medical Operations Squadron, Shawn Hanke and Candice Linette Pipes Teresa L. Maddox Bernice Phillips-Geren from the 10th Air Base Wing, Daniel E. Polsgrove** John M. McQuade Lindsey Miranda of the Commandant of Cadets and Andrew X. Richardson Joanne E. Murphy Kelly Smith from the 10th Communications Squadron. Jennifer M. Russell** Julia A. Phillips* They were part of class 07-1 numbering 118 Joel A. Sloan Timothy A. Ritter graduates.

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event is March 16, starting with a social Peters at 333-4985, Master Sgt. Spenger dress/black tie. For ticket information, hour at 6 p.m. the officers’ club. The Zamy at 333-5361, Tech. Sgt. Darrell visit www.rsvp-seating.com/afa-07. theme is “Honoring Heritage … Forging Clements at 333-4322, Tech. Sgt. Ingrid New Horizons.” Former Chief Master Williams at 333-9412, Staff Sgt. Help the homeless Sergeant of the Air Force Robert Gaylor Sylvennie Smith at 333-5640 or Colorado Springs Urban Peak needs will be the guest speaker. The meal will Colanyosha Seabrooks-Thompson at volunteers to help feed homeless youth feature London broil, herb roasted 761-3904. from 7-9 a.m. For more information, chicken or a vegetarian plate and dessert. call 630-3223, ext. 22. Awards tickets on sale The price for club members is $23.45 Employment applications Tickets for the 2006 Academy and for nonmembers $25.45. Attire is The Academy Commissary is Drivers needed Annual Awards Banquet go on sale mess dress or semi-formal for military accepting applications for the student The American Cancer Society is Sunday from unit first sergeants. The and the formal equivalent for civilians. temporary employment program. looking for good drivers to help those Application information is at the commis- who need rides to treatments. Training Cadet chapel tour change sary or call 333-2227. takes just one hour. For times and loca- The cadet chapel will be closed tions of the training sessions and to Sunday for tours. There will be a Catholic Alcohol abuse prevention reserve a spot, call Stephanie Wilson at service at 10 a.m. that day. The Community Collaboration on 488-3748. Substance Abuse Prevention will meet CADET CHAPEL Thrift shop closure in mid-February in the Academy Care and Share Catholic Masses: The thrift shop is closed through Officers’ Club to discuss the current Volunteers are needed at the Care and Sunday Monday. It will reopen Tuesday. culture of alcohol use and prevention of Share Food Bank to help with hunger Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. alcohol related events. The 18-member relief projects throughout southern (or by appointment) Seminars coming group’s Nov. 17 meeting focused on how Colorado. For more information, call Mass - 10 a.m. The Academy Airman and Family their various agencies could most effec- 528-1247, or visit careandshare.org. Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. - 6:30 p.m. Readiness Flight is hosting various tively improve the community’s alcohol Holy Day Mass - 6 p.m. seminars in January. use culture and better influence indi- Foster care families wanted A home buying seminar will be vidual choices. The members began plan- Goodwill Industries of Colorado Protestant Services: Tuesday from noon to 4:30 p.m., a ning events to promote the focus. For Springs is recruiting foster care families Sunday Troops to Teachers Workshop is more information, e-mail Capt. Troy for children with disabilities. For more Traditional - 9 a.m. Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Todd at [email protected]. information, call Walter Thew at 572- Contemporary - 10:30 a.m. lunch provided. An evening for finan- 1348 or e-mail wthew@goodwill- Gospel - 12 p.m. cial success is slated for Thursday from colosprings.org. Jewish Services 7-8 p.m. Area job orientation/resume Fridays - 7 - 8 p.m. writing is offered Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. Calling youth musicians The Pikes Peak Philharmonic is audi- COMMUNITY CENTER to noon. An Air Force Civil Service tioning for the annual Youth Concerto CHAPEL class is presented Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Should You Own Your Own Competition Jan. 13. It’s open to all Catholic Masses: Business, ($15 per person) is Jan. 30 students through high school. A cash Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more informa- prize will be awarded to the winner Reconciliation - 4 p.m. tion and to register, call 333-3444 who’ll perform with the orchestra at First Mass - 5 p.m. or 333-3445. United Methodist Church on May 20. Sunday Audition time and place will be Mass - 9:30 a.m. Air Force Ball nears Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. MLK commemoration on The Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air determined. For an appointment, call Monday-Friday horizon Force Association hosts the 2007 Air 471-7605. Catholic Mass - 11:30 a.m. A Martin Luther King Day Force Ball, Feb. 2 at the Broadmoor commemoration dinner will be Jan. 19 Hotel. This year’s theme is “Heritage to Music honors MLK Protestant Services: at the Antlers Hilton Hotel in Colorado Horizons,” celebrating the Air Force’s The Colorado Springs chapter of the Saturday Springs. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. 60th Anniversary and the 25th Gospel Music Workshop of America Contemporary - 7 p.m. followed by dinner featuring London Anniversary of Air Force Space observes Martin Luther King holiday Sunday broil and chicken piccata. Tickets are Command. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with a Freedom Celebration “Unity in the Traditional - 8 a.m. Community,” Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m., in the Gospel - 11 a.m. $29. Dress is business attire. Keynote in Colorado Hall, followed by dinner in Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. speaker is Mr. Oscar Eason, Jr., the the International Center. The Air Force’s Sunnyside Christian Church, 2025 Tops in Blue will perform. The event Murray Blvd. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday President of the Alaska/Oregon/ Liturgical - 6 p.m. Washington NAACP. For more infor- continues with dancing in Colorado Hall The event is free. For more information, For more information, call 333-3300. mation and tickets, call Capt. Sabine to the music of Gentle Rain. Attire is mess call 266-1706.

This month in Air Force history

Jan. 1, 1957 — Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Operation Desert Storm against Iraq. Hawaii, to Pleiku, South Vietnam. The operation became the single site for Air Force basic training. began Dec. 27, 1965. Jan. 18, 1905 — The Wright Brothers opened Jan. 8, 1973 — An F-4D Phantom shot down a negotiations with the government for procure- Jan. 24, 1946 — Gen. Carl Spaatz is named the MiG southwest of Hanoi with a radar-guided ment of one airplane. first chief of staff of the Army Air Forces. AIM–7 missile. This is the last aerial victory before the signing of the cease-fire that goes into effect Jan. 21, 1968 — Communists began a 77-day Jan. 27, 1967 — Three of America’s Apollo Jan. 29. siege of the U.S. Marine Corps stronghold at Khe astronauts, U.S. Air Force Lt. Cols. Virgil Grissom Sanh, South Vietnam, which resulted in a victory and Edward H. White and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jan. 9, 1976 — The 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, for U.S. air power over enemy ground forces. Robert B. Chaffee, are trapped and killed in a cap- Langley Air Force Base, Va., received its first F-15 sule by a flash fire while conducting a preflight Eagle. Jan. 22, 1966 — Operation Blue Light, the rehearsal. largest airlift in history into a combat zone, is Jan. 17, 1991 — Strikes by U.S. and allied air- completed. More than 4,600 tons of equipment Jan. 29, 1979 — E–3A Sentry aircraft assume a craft opened the air campaign portion of and 3,000 troops were airlifted from Hickam AFB, continental air defense mission responsibility. Academy Spirit 10 January 5, 2007

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writer not to rewrite much in order to He says the relationship between Seminar director turned finish the work. enlisted and officers is exactly the same “I edited twice then left it alone,” as any relationship anywhere. said the author who also teaches at the “We all need each other to accom- author espouses University of Colorado at Colorado plish the mission,” Mr. Vasquez said. “I Springs Business College. do a talk on that subject so I don’t want Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Russ to give away the presentation but the Heirpower Sojourner, who hired Mr. Vasquez to message I deliver is that we may all have By Butch Wehry teach at the Academy, was his first different functions, but we have the Academy Spirit staff editor and his first drafts came back same values.” covered with red editing marks. He shares much of what is in the Bob Vasquez was sitting in a class “Although the venue I took was book with his UCCS students. listening to someone tell Academy lieutenants, the habits I share are perti- “These habits are universal,” said firsties stuff they probably wouldn’t nent to every leadership situation, even the author, musician, speaker, life coach need for a while. in the civilian world,” said the author. and mentor. “The truth is that everyone The retired chief master sergeant, “A publisher has asked me to write a probably knows this stuff, they just now with the Academy’s Character ‘generic’ version which I plan to do this haven’t thought of them much or in the Development Center, got to thinking year. The title for that one, I hope, will context that I put them in the book.” about what lieutenants really need to be Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Feedback from the court of public know and the idea for his Heirpower: Powerful New Bosses.” opinion has been favorable. Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally In his book, the director of “Everyone who’s read it has enjoyed Powerful Lieutenants book of wisdom Courtesy Photo freshman seminars shares the views of it,” the author said. “Some have learned Bob Vasquez on KAFA-FM and humor published by Air University the enlisted force in a powerful, from it, which is its real purpose. I’ve Press began forming. “To top it all off, your first ‘subordi- humorous, anecdotal way aimed at had some new lieutenants tell me “The first people they’ll lead will be nate’ happens to be a 30-year veteran of educating and entertaining readers. they’ve employed some of it and it enlisted folks so I wrote down eight crit- every war you ever read about, and his The concept of Heirpower is simple. works.” ical concepts they need to consider and rank is E-9. He’s not an E-10 only An heir is a successor. The cadet radio station, KAFA, 97.7 practice if they’re going to lead enlisted because that rank doesn’t exist. What do “If you break that word apart you’re FM, launched his first twice weekly talk folks effectively,” Mr. Vasquez said. you do? Let me tell you . . .” left with ‘success’ and ‘or.’ Success or… show Character Matters just before the “So you’re 22 years old, newly Mr. Vasquez was told he’s the first The alternative to success is failure,” winter break. It airs Wednesdays at 8 commissioned. You’ve arrived at your and only enlisted person published by Mr. Vasquez said. “What you’ll find is a.m. and 8 p.m. first duty station, met with your AU Press. about success not about failure. It’s “The idea is to talk about character commander, and you’re now ‘in charge’ “The board that approves publica- about enabling people to succeed. issues with cadets and Academy of a group of enlisted men and women, tions believes the material in the book is Power is the capacity to act effectively. leaders” he said. The purpose is to help all of whom have been in service longer important for young leaders,” he said. Who has power? You do! I do! We all cadets, in particular, understand how than you, know a whole lot more about The 93-page book published in do. Real power is produced when we important character is at the Academy military life than you and are expecting 2006 went into a second printing within share what we have. The only way to get and in the Air Force. more than you know,” writes the veteran 60 days and there may soon be a third is to give. The best way to succeed is to “I truly love teaching at the Center of more than 30 years of Air Force printing. help others succeed. Pass on all you can for Character Development,” said the service. A published friend advised the and you, too, will develop heirpower.” book author.

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By Troy Garnhart Edwards. He has also beaten Notre Dame Former Air Force head coach Ken Hatfield Athletic Media Relations three times, including a 20-17 overtime hired DeBerry in 1980 as the quarterbacks thriller against the eighth-ranked Irish in coach at Air Force. DeBerry was promoted to When Air Force head football coach Fisher South Bend in 1996. offensive coordinator in 1981. When Hatfield DeBerry announced his retirement Dec. 15, he DeBerry has dominated service academy left Air Force after the 1983 season, DeBerry ended more than a quarter-century at the football. In 1999, DeBerry became the became the school’s fifth head coach. Academy. winningest coach in service academy football DeBerry and his wife, LuAnn, are active DeBerry just completed his 23rd season as history when the Falcons knocked off in community affairs. The coach gives motiva- the head football coach and 27th overall at Air Washington in Seattle. He is an amazing 35-11 tional speeches and has worked tireless with Force. DeBerry has guided the Falcons to 17 against Army and Navy in his career and has several local and national charities. The couple winning seasons since taking over in 1984. led the Academy to 14 of its 16 Commander- recently started the Fisher DeBerry Foundation He’s guided the Academy to three conference in-Chief’s trophy titles. which is an organization to benefit single- championships. Air Force won the Western DeBerry is a 1960 graduate of Wofford parent families in Colorado Springs. DeBerry Photo by John Van Winkle Athletic Conference title in 1985 and again in College in Spartanburg, S.C., where he lettered is also active with the Fellowship of Christian 1995. In 1998, DeBerry guided the team to its in football and baseball. After six years of Athletes and in 2001 authored a book “For Photo by John Van Winkle first out-right title and a championship game coaching and teaching in the South Carolina God and Country” of which the proceeds go to win over Brigham Young. His 1998 team high school ranks, DeBerry returned to the FCA. matched the school record with a 12-1 season Wofford, where he stayed two years as an assis- The coach has received several regional while earning him his third coach of the year tant when the school won 21 consecutive and national awards for his work off the field. award. games and was ranked No. 1 nationally. It was He has been honored with the State Farm The Cheraw, S.C., native has done it all during a nine-year stop at Appalachian State in Coach of Distinction Award for his efforts on at Air Force. He is the winningest coach in Boone, N.C., where his work with the option and off the field in 2001. This past summer, school history with a 169-109-1 mark. He offense began to blossom. Appalachian State DeBerry was selected for induction into the stands second in Mountain West Conference ranked in the top 10 nationally three times Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. He is history in career wins with 100, trailing only (1975, ‘78, ‘79) in rushing, total offense or also a member of the South Carolina Sports close friend and former BYU coach LaVell scoring offense under DeBerry. Hall of Fame.

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The DeBerry File Year Overall Commander- Bowl In-Chief’s Trophy 1984 8-4-0 Army 2-0 Independence 1985 12-1-0 AFA 2-0 Bluebonnet 1986 6-5-0 Army 2-0 --- 1987 9-4-0 AFA 2-0 Freedom 1988 5-7-0 Army 2-0 --- 1989 8-4-1 AFA 2-0 Liberty 1990 7-5-0 AFA 2-0 Liberty 1991 10-3-0 AFA 2-0 Liberty 1992 7-5-0 AFA 2-0 Liberty 1993 4-8-0 AFA 1-1 --- 1994 8-4-0 AFA 2-0 --- 1995 8-5-0 AFA 2-0 Copper 1996 6-5-0 Army 2-0 --- 1997 10-3-0 AFA 2-0 Las Vegas

1998 12-1-0 AFA 2-0 O’ahu Courtesy Photo 1999 6-5-0 AFA 2-0 -- Falcon head football coach Fisher DeBerry accepts President George Bush’s congratulations 2000 9-3-0 AFA 2-0 Silicon Valley in 2002 for winning the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy. The winner of the service academy 2001 6-6-0 AFA 2-0 -- games receives the trophy, and sends its seniors and leaders to the White House. 2002 8-5-0 AFA 2-0 San Francisco 2003 7-5-0 Navy 2-0 -- 2004 5-6-0 Navy 2-0 -- 2005 4-7-0 Navy 2-0 -- 2006 4-8-0 Navy 2-0 -- Totals 169-109-1 AFA-14 Bowls 6-6-0

Archive Photos Courtesy Athletic Media Relations Photo by Dennis Rogers Academy Spirit 14 SPORTS January 5, 2007

Arena AF cuts CSU down to size in opener ‘Undersized’ footer we totally invert it and go Steele ironclad pick so small we can spread them, Air Force junior Alecia drive on them and get them into Steele UNLV sophomore Falcons stand tall, foul trouble,” he said. Shamela Hampton were The Falcons brand of named the Mountain West 81-75 “small ball” earned them their Conference Basketball Co- By Wayne Amann 10th straight victory making Players of the Week, as Academy Spirit Editor them 14-1, tying their all-time announced by the conference best start in program history. office Monday. Both players The Air Force men’s basket- The Rams (10-3) had their 9- earn the honor for the first ball team proved Wednesday game winning streak snapped time in their careers. that small can be more effective in the process. Steele scored 15 of her than tall. Air Force has won five career-high 26 points in the Facing seven-footers Jason straight and eight of the last second half to help the Falcons Smith and Stuart Creason along nine meetings with CSU. overcome a 13-point deficit the front line, the shorter Colorado State tightened against Weber State, while Falcons used their comparative defensively to close within 30- also tying a career best with lack of height to their advan- 28 in the first half when the 13 rebounds. She shot 10-for- tage, as they hung on to top Falcons went on a 12-0 run to 11 from the field in Air Force’s Colorado State, 81-75, in the take control. Air Force led 45- come-from-behind victory, Mountain West Conference 35 at halftime. helping the Falcons snap a opener for both clubs before “We lack size and don’t four-game losing streak. 7,280 Moby Arena fans in Fort have anyone to post up,” Grapplers in action Collins. Nwaelele admitted. “So we Air Force wrestlers In lieu of inches, the blue- create shots by going in and competed in the 44th-annual suiters relied on balance – and out against zones and are

Midlands Championships, endurance. Four Falcons scored patient enough to find the best Photo by Dave Armer hosted by Northwestern in in double figures led by forward shot when teams play man Falcon guard Tim Anderson chases down a loose ball. Evanston, Ill., Dec. 29. Six Dan Nwaelele’s 22 points. defense.” Anderson and company’s tenacity down the stretch pre- Falcons competed in the tour- Jacob Burtschi and Tim The Falcons shredded the served Air Force’s 81-75 MWC season-opening win over nament, with senior captain Anderson each netted 17 while Rams zone defense for 15 three- Colorado State Wednesday in Fort Collins. Bridger Lord picking up the Matt McCraw had 16. The pointers, nine in the first half. our composure and didn’t,” They face UNLV (14-2, 1- lone Air Force win. quartet played the entire 40- “They were the aggressor in Anderson said. “We had to 0 MWC) Saturday at 1:30 in Lord, wrestling at 149, minutes. the first half,” CSU head coach come in here with more energy what’s expected to be a sold opened the day with a 4-0 loss “We share the basketball, Dale Layer said. “We were after and effort than they did. “ out Clune Arena. The game is to Purdue’s Mark Powell, but play a disciplined offense and intermission.” Air Force is looking up at also a “Blue Out.” A free blue came back with a 2-1 deci- limit turnovers,” Nwaelele said. Colorado State closed to fewer teams in the national shirt will be given to the first sion over Northern Iowa’s “When you do those things you 62-60 with 8:21 left but Air rankings than ever before. The 1,000 fans. Charlie Ettelson. His after- don’t need a 7-footer to win.” Force refused to fold. The Falcons are #20 in the “I was handed a UNLV noon ended after dropping a Air Force head coach Jeff Falcons committed no turnovers Associated Press Poll and are scouting report as soon as this 9-3 decision to Brad Stockton Bzdelik was more specific. in the second half. at #16 in the USA Today/ESPN game ended,” Bzdelik said. of Waldorf. “Since we don’t have a 7- “We weren’t going to lose Coaches Poll. “They have my attention.” The Falcons return to the mat Saturday at the Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas. Calhoun Sports Camps From Page 1 registration The Department of The Broncos special teams connected Athletics and Falcon Sports on 29 field goals, second best in the NFL. Camps “Holiday Early Bird Their special teams averaged 21.2 yards Special” for anyone registering per kickoff return and 9.3 yards per punt on-line starting runs through return. Jan. 15. Prior to the NFL, Mr. Calhoun, a native With 19 Sports to choose of McMinnville, Ore., was an offensive from, Falcon Sports Camps coordinator for six seasons on the colle- is the ultimate summer expe- giate level. He began his coaching career rience designed to challenge at Air Force where he worked as a grad- campers and improve their uate assistant from 1989-90. He started at skills. quarterback for the Academy in 1986 and Camp reservations are on was a four-year letter winner. He was one a first come, first serve basis. of only two freshmen to letter for the 1985 For more information and to team that finished fifth in the final polls register on-line, go to www. with a 12-1 record. goairforcefalcons.cstv.com Mr. Calhoun was an active duty officer and click the camp links. from 1989-95. He was the Falcons’ recruiting coordinator and the junior varsity Falcons at home offensive coordinator in 1993-94. Photo courtesy Athletic Media Relations Men’s Basketball He moved to Ohio University in 1995 Houston Texan’s offensive coordinator Troy Calhoun talks strategy with Texan UNLV, Saturday, 1:30 p.m., as the quarterbacks coach for two seasons. quarterback David Carr. Clune Arena Calhoun guided the play of quarterback second most in school history. During his points in each of the final four games. New Mexico, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Kareem Wilson. In 1996 Wilson was last season in Ohio, Calhoun’s offense set During his second season, Wake led the Clune Arena named the Mid-American Conference a school record with 418.1 yards per game ACC in total offense with 408.1 yards per Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. and rushed for a school best 3,553 rushing game. His offense had a league best 990 BYU, Saturday, 4 p.m., Clune Mr. Calhoun was promoted to offen- yards. plays. The offense was efficient with the Arena sive coordinator in 1997. During his first Calhoun moved to Wake Forest in ball with only 16 turnovers, least in the TCU, Thursday, 7 p.m., Clune season at the helm, the offense totaled 2001. The Demon Deacons were one of ACC. Mr. Calhoun was introducted to the Arena 612 yards against Eastern Michigan, only seven teams to score more than 30 local media Thursday after press time. Academy Spirit January 5, 2007 15

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By Melissa McKeown stretch to hold on for the five- Athletic Media Relations point win. INTERCOLLEGIATE The Falcons, who snapped Men’s Basketball Led by a career-best 26 a four-game losing streak, were Dec. 28 at Santa Clara, Calif. points from junior forward in action for the first time in 17 Cable Car Classic #23 Falcons 66 George Washington 52 Alecia Steele, the Air Force days, after last week’s game at women’s basketball team over- Navy was cancelled due to Dec. 29 at Santa Clara, Calif. came a nine-point halftime severe winter weather in #23 Falcons 78 Santa Clara 48 deficit to defeat Weber State, Colorado. Air Force did not 78-73, Saturday afternoon at show much rust on the offensive Jan. 3 at Fort Collins, Colo. Clune Arena. end, finishing with a season- #20 Falcons 81 Colorado St. 75 The Falcons improved to high in points thanks to shooting 4-7 on the season, while the nearly 54 percent from the field. Women’s Basketball Wildcats fell to 5-8. Besides her 26 points, Dec. 30 at AFA Falcons 78 Weber St. 73 Weber State took control Steele, who finished 10-of-11 from the opening tip, using hot from the field, also grabbed a INTRAMURAL shooting from long-range to career-high tying 13 rebounds. Basketball build an 18-5 advantage in the It was her fourth double-double Intramural Division first half. The Wildcats’advan- of the season and 10th of her Team W L tage remained in double-figures career. Junior guard Jamie Davis Prep 5 1 for most of the stanza before a added a career-high tying 14 306 FTG 5 2 three-pointer by junior guard points, while Findlay chipped in SFS 4 2 Pamela Findlay at the buzzer with 13 points. MDG #1 3 3 cut the halftime margin to 42- Leading the Wildcats was J&J 3 3 33. Chelsey Warburton with 23 MSS 3 4 CEF 1 5 The Wildcats extended their points, while Sara Tuomi and MDG #2 1 5 lead to 13 points early in the Tashina Taylor added 18 and second half, but Air Force 13 points, respectively. Dec. 14 responded with a 13-0 run to tie Air Force opened the 2007 306 FTG 48 MSS 46 the game at 48-48. The Falcons Mountain West Conference MDG #2 50 CEF 44 grabbed their first lead of the schedule when they hosted Prep 64 MDG #1 53 game with 9:40 to play. Weber Colorado State Thursday after Photo by Danny Meyer Division on holiday break from Dec. 20 State was able to tie the game press time. The Falcons enter- Falcon junior forward Alecia Steele, 32, was head and shoul- ders above the rest Saturday with her career-best 26-point, through Jan. 8. again, at 61-61, Air Force was tain the BYU Cougars Saturday 13-rebound performance against Weber State at Clune solid from the foul line down the at 4:00 p.m. Arena. Over-30 Division Team W L MDG 5 0 CW #1 4 1 Huskies no dogs in Lackland tourney MSS 4 2 Prep 3 2 NSSI 3 2 By Ray Whelan take advantage of the fatigue factor,” Prep 23 points, and Quinns Caldwell scored 21 306 FTG 2 4 37th Training Wing Public Affairs School head coach Bob Cavera said. “We for Fort Bliss. DFPS 1 3 ate some great food and took in a Spurs Earlier during the double-elimination CW #2 1 4 Precision outside shots – including game. It was good competition and a great tournament, the Huskies downed Fort Sam DFL 0 5 four straight 3-pointers during the second tournament for us. That is why we come Houston, Texas, 106-68, and Barksdale Dec. 14 half – helped the Air Force Academy to San Antonio.” AFB, La., 87-86, at the Warhawk Fitness MDG 60 MSS 40 Preparatory School win the 31st annual Joe Although they did not show it, the Center. DFPS 52 DFL 49 B. Hall Memorial Basketball Tournament Fort Bliss players must have played tired After they advanced to the second Dec. 9 and 10 at Lackland Air Force Base, against a relatively fresh Prep School round, the Prep School bumped Fort Bliss Dec. 18 Texas. roster. Fort Bliss went into the final bracket into the losers bracket with a 94-71 victory CW #1 47 CW #2 24 Stephen Sauls scored 26 points for just minutes after they recorded a 124- at the Chaparral. the Huskies as they beat Fort Bliss 88-67 119 marathon victory over the Lackland Lackland, the defending tournament Dec. 19 MSS 62 306 FTG 46 in the championship game at the Chaparral Warhawks men’s varsity team in quadruple champion, received a respectable third Fitness Center. overtime. place trophy from the tourney that also Division on holiday break from Dec. 20 “We tried to press (Fort Bliss) early and Weary or not, Rashawn Warren scored included Brooks City-Base, Texas, Davis- through Jan. 8. Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Luke AFB, Ariz. Bowling Thru Dec. 18 Team W L Pins AFA Pool #2 89 39 48644 DFBL 86 42 47445 DFC 86 42 46846 MDSS 75 53 46100 DFMS 73 55 46672 NSSI 73 55 43903 Retirees 72 56 47326 Prep School 64 64 46013 SFS 64 64 45743 MSG/LGR #2 62 66 46907 Services 61 67 47094 Cadets 61 67 46140 Academy Prep School’s Stephen Sauls CES/CEJ 57 71 46309 DF 57 71 46120 poses in the San Antonio Spurs locker Comm 54 74 45779 room. The Huskie hoops standout MSG/LGC 52 76 46427 Photos courtesy Prep School Athletics scored a team-high 26 points to lead MSG/LGR #1 50 78 46171 The Academy Prep School celebrates after beating Fort Bliss,Texas, in the cham- his team to a convincing 88-67 win AFA Pool #1 50 78 45991 pionship game of the Joe B. Hall Memorial Basketball Tournament Dec. 10 at over Fort Bliss, Texas, to capture the HQ USAFA 50 78 34263 Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Huskies went 4-0 in the 31st annual, eight- Joe B. Hall Memorial Basketball DRU 44 84 46241 team, double-elimination tourney. 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