Vol. 49 No. 25 June 26, 2009 In-processing in the works for weeks, months By Ann Patton blood pre-screening, said three months of Academy Spirit staff preparation went into in-processing day. Plans called for accumulating supplies like It was all ready, set, go for the arrival gloves and tubes and seeking out the 100 of the Class of 2013 Thursday. technicians who volunteered for the day. Preparations for the new cadets’ arrival “We want to make it as streamlined began weeks, sometimes months, before. as possible,” he said and pointed out the Cadet cadre were on the front line for day represents a unique Air Force mission. in-processing, and they were plenty ready. “No where else do we do this at this Cadet 2nd Class Nehemiah Bostick level,” he said. served as safety and medical NCO. This Seamstresses in the tailor shop in Sijan is his first Basic Cadet Training to be Hall were ready to sink needle and thread involved with. into the thousands of nametags as Training for cadre began in May when appointees stood by. participating cadets received “re-training” “We’re in pretty good shape,” said Ken for what goes into the BCT experiences. Rivera, shop supervisor. “We had a good So what did the cadre expect from all portion of the work done already, including the new faces on the Terrazzo? the Preparatory School.” “Nothing,” he said. “They come in Nametags are embossed on ribbons here not knowing anything, and that’s why in-house, and the process began months we’re here to teach them. ago. Cadet cadre for BCT are recogniz- Mr. Rivera anticipates fewer color able by their blue berets. mismatches this year over years past. As Maj. Jason Favero, who oversaw the in the past, however, the Academy receives dispensation for a wider range of uniform Class of 2013 arrives sizes than the regular Air Force with the The 1,376 members of the U.S.Air Force addition of very small female sizes and Academy’s Class of 2013 arrived here yesterday very large male sizes. to begin basic cadet training. Seamstresses put in 12 – 14-hour days The class includes 312 minorities, which during in-processing days, plus Saturday Photo by Dave Ahlschwede make up 23 percent of the class. Overall, the Cadet 2nd Class Mark Mosby ensures the newly arrived basic cadets follow Academy received 9,897 applications for admis- morning if need be. sion into the class, with 1,667 being offered Connie Graff has been coifing cadre instructions during the Class of 2013 in-processing June 25. appointments. As of June 24,1,376 had accepted new female cadets with long hair quick and Mitchell Hall. appointments, including 1,097 men and 279 incoming cadets on in-processing day for women. Other credentials of the Class of 2013 22 years. She always looks forward to it. acceptable ways to perform up-do’s to Until the end of BCT, appointees will include: “I enjoy the cadets,” she said. “They conform to female uniform/hair stan- dine sit-down family style. After BCT, • 41 are prior-enlisted members; 31 attended come in scared, and in four years they dards. they may serve themselves buffet style, the Academy’s Prep School last year • 15 percent were either high school class change so much.” One thing the new cadets need not Mitchell Hall’s second serving method. presidents or vice-presidents Many graduates have kept in touch worry about is food. There will be plenty Dining decorum training began • 65 percent were in an academic honor society with Academy barbers over the years. of it, three times a day, and it will be nutri- Thursday at noon. • 89 percent were athletic letter award winners • 28 percent were in band or orchestra The 28 combined total barbers and tious. “It starts the minute they come inside • 27 percent were Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts beauticians, also, put in 13 – 14 hour days “They must have three mandatory the building,” Mr. Barfield said. • 9 percent were Civil Air Patrol to ensure proper military “do’s” for the meals a day until classes start,” said Frank On the menu for the new cadets’ first • 13 percent were in Junior ROTC incoming class. Female cadet cadre show Barfield, director of cadet food service in meal: cold turkey sandwiches. Graduate dies in Hill AFB F-16 accident By Air Force News The pilot, Capt. George Bryan “We can now confirm that we have lost outpouring of support. I just ask that you Service Houghton, 28, from the 388th Fighter a fellow pilot,” said Col. Scott Dennis, the keep the pilot’s family in your thoughts Wing here, graduated from the U.S. Air 388th Fighter Wing commander, during a and prayers,” he said. “Every time we fly a HILL AIR FORCE Force Academy in 2002. press conference June 22. “After several training or combat mission, the safety of BASE, Utah (AFNS) — When the mishap occurred, the pilot hours of search and rescue efforts, we have our people is a top priority. We lost an Hill Air Force Base offi- was part of a four-ship formation of F-16s identified the pilot at the crash site.” irreplaceable member of our Air Force. cials confirmed an F-16 flying a close-air-support mission that Colonel Dennis said the immediate We will do all we can to determine the Fighting Falcon pilot was involved training with ground forces. The family was notified and the Air Force’s cause of the mishap to ensure we are doing killed at about 10:25 p.m. George Houghton wing temporarily ceased flying operations. first priority was to support the pilot’s everything possible to keep our military Sunday after the aircraft crashed on the Flight operations have since resumed. family and the Air Force’s family during this members free from harm.” Utah Test and Training Range about 35 Captain Houghton is a native of time. A board of officials will convene to miles south of Wendover, Utah. Candler, N.C. “I want to thank everyone for their determine the cause of the incident.

WEEKEND WEATHER He's got some TODAY Weather 81 49 GI Bill explaining to do PM T-STORMS Academy weather station works to keep us Post-9/11 GI Bill to allow servicemembers SATURDAY dry and safe during the summer storm sea- Academy's Natural Resources releases a to transfer benefits to spouses and children. 81 48 son Red Tail Hawk to the wild after recovering ISOLATED T-STORMS Page 3 from a head-on collision SUNDAY Page 4 82 48 Page 9 ISOLATED T-STORMS 2 June 26, 2009 Simple thanks will motivate To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy Airmen to succeed Lt. Gen. Michael Gould — Academy Superintendent By Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hale more than sufficient to convey the where. Someone stops to help. Say Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — 732nd Air Mobility Squadron message of appreciation. All these “thank you” and the tension lessens. Director of Public Affairs Tech. Sgt. Cortchie Welch — actions can trigger several positive They’ll help you get the papers back in Chief of Internal Information ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, effects. proper order, and you can scurry off to Ken Carter — Editor Alaska (AFNS) — I have seen many First, it helps to continue a trend of the commander’s office. All because [email protected] Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt — Assignment Editor changes in the Air Force since I began successful behavior. It’s part of our Air you said “thank you.” [email protected] my career more than 24 years ago. The Force culture for every Airman to want There’s a group of professionals in Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer one thing that remains constant is the to succeed. I truly believe Airmen my organization who go out every day [email protected] “smallest” things people do will some- don’t know how to fail. 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Who would have It’s incumbent upon each of us as Submissions people, and our people will take care of thought that saying “thank you for a commanders, chiefs, supervisors and to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press the mission.” job well done” could inspire so many leaders to take every opportunity to style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless other- Part of taking care of our Airmen to accomplish so much? It happens ensure our Airman and civilians are wise indicated. is making sure we take the time to every day across our Air Force, yet we recognized for their efforts. So the next Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- recognize people for the outstanding still underestimate the power of these time you see one of those professionals 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. job they’re doing. 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By Air Force News Service cally separated and managing two years depending on the location. Action Line is a direct link to households. For more information about PCS USAFA’s senior leadership. It should SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) — This Also, the second change opens policy changes read this week’s be used when other avenues have week’s Airman’s Roll Call discusses two opportunities in the Voluntary Airman’s Roll Call. failed. Concerns should be addressed permanent change of station policy Stabilized Base Assignment Program. Airman’s Roll Call is designed for at the lowest possible level in the chain modifications that give Airmen more Recent adjustments in manning supervisors at all levels to help keep of command and elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not been flexible assignment options. requirements for Airmen at stateside Airmen informed on current issues, attained by addressing the chain of One change effects those in bases is expected to open up more clear up confusion, dispel rumors and command. government funded, join-spouse base-of-preference opportunities for provide additional face-to-face Mail to: assignments. Now, the time-on-station first-term and career Airmen. This communication. Directorate of Public Affairs requirement for these assignments has will give Airmen the option to volun- To subscribe to an e-mail version ACTION LINE changed from 24 to 12 months. This teer for certain bases in the continental of the product, visit www.af.mil/infor- 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 requirement change is designed to help U.S. that historically have been hard to mation/subscribe . Airman’s Roll Call USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 minimize financial hardships for fill. The benefit to the volunteer is a is one of many Air Force products that Items may also be e-mailed to married couples who are geographi- stabilized tour of either four or five can be received via e-mail. [email protected]. What words of encouragement do you have for your basic cadet?

Joel Leipprandt, to Alicia: "We Danielle and Reginald Hargrove, Tamra and Steve Lavengood, to L.C. and Jodi Coffey, to Kaitlin: believe in you, and we're proud to Reginald II: "Just do it, keep a John: "We always knew you'd ex- "Have fun, keep your chin tucked of you.You'll do great." sense of humor, and remember cel, and you've obtained your goal. in, and keep leaning forward." to have fun." We'll always stand behind you." June 26, 2009 3 Web Site to open for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers

By Donna Miles Finance and Accounting Service personal identifica- He emphasized that, by law, anyone who has retired American Forces Press Service tion number. or separated from the service before that date — even Eligible servicemembers can register the names of if it’s July 31 — won’t be entitled to transfer their bene- WASHINGTON — It’s official. The Defense any immediate family member they would like to share fits. Also excluded will be members of the Individual Department signed off Monday on policies and proce- their benefits with, even designating how many months Ready Reserve and Fleet Reserve. dures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused of benefits each person named can receive, Clark Most servicemembers who have at least six years Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, explained. of military service as of Aug. 1 and agree to serve an a Pentagon official said today. The servicemember’s 36 months of benefits – the additional four years qualify, he said. But department Eligible servicemembers will be able to register equivalent of four nine-month academic years – can be officials have proposed measures to cover several cate- their immediate family members to receive those bene- transferred to a spouse, one or more children or any gories of servicemembers whose circumstances don’t fits when a new Defense Department Web site goes live combination, he said. The family member must be fit neatly into the formula. June 29, according to Bob Clark, the Pentagon’s assis- enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting For example, those with at least 10 years of service tant director for accessions policy. System to receive the benefits. — but who can’t serve an additional four years because Defense officials are asking those whose families Servicemembers also have the option to use some of a service or department policy — also would qualify, won’t use the benefits for the upcoming fall semester benefits themselves and transfer what they haven’t used Clark said. They must, however, serve the maximum to hold off registering until mid-July so applicants who to one or more family members. time allowed before separating from the military, he said. need immediate attention get processed first. Even after transferring the benefits, they remain the “What we did not want to do was to penalize those The Post-9/11 GI Bill takes effect Aug. 1, offering “property” of the servicemember who earned them, who people who had a service policy or statute that would a two-fold benefit, Clark said. It gives the military a tool can revoke them or redesignate who receives them at not permit them to commit for the full four years,” he to help encourage recruiting and retention, while any time. explained. allowing career servicemembers the first opportunity However, new names can be added as long as the Another sunset provision will cover servicemem- “to share the benefits they’ve earned with those they member is in the military, but not after separating or bers who will reach the 20-year service mark, making love,” he said. retiring, Clark said. So defense officials advise erring them retirement-eligible, between Aug. 1, 2009, and Aug. The transferability provision — which Defense on the side of caution and including every eligible 1, 2013. Secretary Robert M. Gates pushed after first hearing family member on the registration form. Clark explained the breakdown, which basically the idea from a military spouse group at Fort Hood, “We are recommending that every eligible enables those affected to transfer benefits as long as they Texas — has generated a lot of excitement. dependent receive at least one month of benefit,” he said. complete 20 years of service: “We have had an overwhelming response and do Once the servicemember registers for the transfer- — Those eligible for retirement on Aug. 1, 2009, expect quite a few of our members to take advantage ability provision, the application automatically gets will be eligible to transfer their benefits with no addi- of this,” Clark said. forwarded to the appropriate service for processing. tional service requirement. To prepare for the anticipated response in the run- Clark said he expects that process to take about a week, — Those with an approved retirement date after up to the Aug. 1 effective date, the department will at least after the initial surge. Aug. 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2010, will qualify with launch a secure Web site next week so servicemembers When the service verifies that the member is eligible no additional service. can register any immediate family members to receive to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and processes the — Those eligible for retirement after Aug. 1, 2009, their unused benefits, Clark said. transferability provisions, the family member will but before Aug. 1, 2010, will qualify with one additional “What we are doing is queuing up requests and receive a certificate of eligibility that can be used to cover year of service after approval to transfer their Post- approvals for the many family members that we expect educational costs. 9/11 GI Bill benefits. to be going to school this fall” with hopes of using In a nutshell, any enlisted or commissioned member — Those eligible for retirement between Aug. 1, their spouse’s or parent’s Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, he of the armed forces serving on active duty or in the 2010, and July 31, 2011, will qualify with two additional said. Selected Reserve on or after Aug. 1 will be eligible to years of service after approval to transfer. The site, https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/, will be transfer their benefits — as long as they qualify for the — Those eligible to retire between Aug. 1, 2011, and accessible using a common access card, Defense Post-9/11 GI Bill and meet specific service require- July 31, 2012, will qualify with three additional years Department self-service user identification or a Defense ments, Clark explained. of service after approval to transfer.

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By Ann Patton Squadron at Davis-Montham Air Force with other weather professionals, Academy Spirit staff Base, Ariz. Plus, if the 15th OWS spots Doppler radar from the National Weather Tornado severe weather on its way around the Service station in northeast Pueblo Watch The touchdown June 15 of two large, Academy outside regular weather station County, and no fewer than three Tornadoes are dangerous funnel clouds in Elbert hours, the unit notifies Academy mete- computer modeling software programs. possible. Remain County serves as a serious reminder that orologists, who are on-call 24/7. The station also has access to computer alert for approaching tornado season is here. “We live up against the mountains, data on lightning. storms. Skip Evans, chief meteorologist with and mountain weather is notorious for “We use everything we can get our Watch the sky the Academy weather station, said changing rapidly, Mr. Evans said. hands on,” Mr. Evans said. and stay tuned to tornado season runs roughly from April Meteorologist Dave Palumbo, who In addition, the forecasters receive NOAA Weather through September. has been at the Academy for eight years, data from 12 monitoring stations scat- Radio,commercial radio or television The eight-member team of weather said the station has a heavy buy-in for tered on the Academy. for information experts at the station keeps close tabs on being part of the safety process. Tornadoes develop in mega storms developing weather conditions which “We are very, very committed to with continuous and steady growth. Tornado Warning may produce severe weather conditions, keeping people as safe as possible,” he When there is a collision of unstable A tornado has been sighted or including tornadoes, lightning and severe said. updrafts and downdrafts, a funnel of indicated by weather radar. Take thunderstorms, from early spring into the Every morning weather station staff vertical or horizontal rotating air results. shelter immediately. fall. begins monitoring the atmosphere and Weather forecasting has come a long Tornado Safety Mr. Evans said the Academy receives environment. By 9 a.m., if conditions way. Computer modeling, satellites and In a shelter get to a safe room, about two serious funnel cloud threats show a valid potential for severe weather Doppler radar have contributed heavily basement, storm cellar or the lowest a year, and the season is shaping up to development and instability, the station to improvements in forecasting over the building level.If there is no basement, be an active one. The Elbert tornadoes, will issue a weather “watch.” last few decades. go to the center of an interior room a mere 18 miles from the Academy, were If conditions continue to worsen At one time the largest computer in on the lowest level away from corners, one such threat. and become threatening, the station then the world was a weather computer, Mr. windows,doors and outside walls.Do From 1995 to 2008 El Paso County issues a “warning.” Evans said. not open windows. experienced 17 tornado touchdowns. The 10th Air Base Wing is respon- Mr. Palumbo said meteorology is a In a vehicle,trailer or mobile home “It’s unusual but not impossible,” he sible for issuing severe weather infor- confluence of art and science. The inter- get out immediately and go to the said about the possibility of a twister mation to the base through such pretation of computer symbols and visual lowest floor of a nearby structure. reaching ground on the Academy and resources as Giant Voice, telephone and images changes within computer models Outside with no shelter lie flat in pointed out Divide, Colo., and 11 Mile e-mails. and those who interpret them. a ditch or depression and cover your Reservoir both had touchdowns last year. Academy forecasters, who are Forecasting can be an exciting head with your hands. Do not get The Academy weather station, a part enjoying a station upgrade use detection profession. Like Mother Nature herself, under an overpass or bridge.Never try of the 306th Flying Training Group, tools from the simple to the sophisti- nothing is ever the same. to outrun a tornado in urban or regularly works in conjunction with the cated, including ground reports, satellite “There is a different challenge every congested areas in a car or truck. Air Force’s 25th Operational Weather reports and statistics, radar, dialogue single day,” Mr. Evans said.

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Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. (AFNS) — Members of the 413th Flight Test Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., and contractor Boeing recently successfully fired the high-power laser aboard the Advanced Tactical Laser aircraft for the first time in flight. The combined effort between Boeing and the 413th was instrumental to the “first light” of the high power ATL. “This successful test is a major step toward bringing directed energy capability to the warfighter,” said Gary Fitzmire, vice president and program director of Boeing’s Directed Energy Systems. “We have demonstrated that an airborne system can fire a high-power laser in

flight and deliver laser beam energy to a Courtesy Photo ground target.” A specially modified 46th Test Wing NC-130H aircraft equipped with the Advanced Tactical Laser weapon system During the test, the specially modi- fired its laser while flying over White Sands Missile Range, N.M., successfully hitting a target board located on the fied 46th Test Wing NC-130H aircraft ground. Equipped with a chemical laser, a beam control system, sensors and weapon-system consoles, the ATL is equipped with the ATL weapon system designed to damage, disable or destroy targets with little or no collateral damage. took off from Kirtland and fired its laser the warfighter with very unique capabil- “The time and effort from the entire which is part of the 308th Armament while flying over White Sands Missile ities,” said Eric Van Dorn, 413th FTS lead team exhibited the cooperation and Systems Wing at Eglin AFB, Fla., and Range, N.M., successfully hitting a target flight test engineer. professionalism between the U. S. Air supported by the Air Force Research board located on the ground. The ATL More tests are planned to demon- Force and Boeing. The culmination of this Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is equipped with a chemical laser, a beam strate ATL’s military utility. The system event is fantastic,” said Master Sgt. Scott at Kirtland. control system, sensors and weapon- is designed to damage, disable or destroy Wollitz, mission flight engineer. “I feel “It’s another case of science fiction system consoles. targets with little to no collateral damage. extremely fortunate to have been a part becoming reality,” said Maj. James Stahl, “We have taken technology from the These demonstrations support develop- of the crew for this test. The laser shot was 413th FTS test pilot. “As a kid growing up laboratory to reality and have now ment of systems that will conduct amazing!” I was fascinated by the lasers in the movie demonstrated that directed energy is on missions on the battlefield and in urban The ATL program is managed by the Star Wars; to be the first to fire this laser a path toward a safe and viable option for operations. 687th Armament Systems Squadron, in flight is truly an honor.”

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Chaffee County wants visitors to come out and play. Two hours west of Colorado Springs, the county overflows with getaway opportunities for both hearty outdoor activities and more leisurely travel anytime of the year, whether for a day trip or longer stay. “We’re Colorado Springs’ outdoor playground, and we have everything you could imagine,” said John Engelbrecht, executive director of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce in Salida, the county seat. “The only thing you can’t do is surf.” This weekend features the area’s largest community event: FIBArk, or Photo by Ann Patton First in Boating on the Arkansas. Now Rafters on the Arkansas River take advantage of spring’s swirling rapids on the Arkansas River powered by moun- in its 61st year, the festival is the oldest tain snow melting. and longest whitewater competition in the country and features food, music, a teeners. Twelve of the 54 fourteeners Stay safe outdoors carnival and boat races. are located in Chaffee County. Among The Arkansas River meanders those, Collegiate Peaks bear names A few words about safety. Ann Ewing, ening to her is lightning,which can strike with the Salida Ranger District of the US ground from several miles away. Hikers throughout the county. It is an attrac- such as Princeton and Harvard. Forest Service, said hikers should do should monitor the weather for tion unto itself as it changes from fast- For outdoor lovers, the county is a their homework and prepare well with impending storm events. moving rapids fueled by mountain natural paradise all year. In the spring, appropriate clothing and equipment Parents should keep a sharp eye out snowmelt in the spring and early visitors can take wildflower tours or go before attempting the area fourteeners. for their children around the river.The summer to a more serene flow in late mushroom hunting. In the summer, She said area emergency agencies swift-moving,frigid water of the Arkansas August when water levels drop. The rafters and kayakers take advantage of make an average of five to six rescues a can carry anything, including children, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area the high spring water and pit their oars year for ill-prepared hikers. miles away in a matter of minutes. is one of the longest and narrowest against mild to swift-moving rapids. Hikers should also research the Dog owners need to keep their recreation areas in the country, Fishing becomes especially fruitful in weather before a climb. Even into July, best friends leashed and not allowed following the river from Leadville to late summer, whether from the shore, some area of the mountains can receive to go in for a dip or drink from the Pueblo. wading or float fishing. In the fall, freak snow events. river,which may carry the Giardia para- The county boasts the highest hunters flock to the area for elk and Ms. Ewing said, as a ranger, she has site which can sicken dogs, and humans encountered all kinds of wildlife,including for that matter, with serious intes- concentration of mountains over deer. In the winter, snow birds can bears, but what remains more fright- tinal disorders. 14,000 feet in altitude, known as four- See CHAFFEE, Page 14 Need a Manctuary? Se Habla Español Performance Exhaust We can build or help you build a customized basement or offi ce, sports room, game room, theatre or workshop. Big or small, we do it all – from Trailer Hitches & Wiring Military complete man caves to stand alone man-rooms, working garages, and Computerized Wheel Alignment workshops. We can also build you an open-air cave with custom decks and patios, outdoor bars and grills, and weekend-friendly landscaping. Truck Accessories Discount Tell us what you want and we will build you the perfect mantastic place. We support active-duty and retired military families, ask us for a free esti- Hours: M-F 8-5 • Sat 8-1 mate and get ready for summer! Licensed, insured, established Colorado Springs business. Tell us your plan and we will make it happen 1207 S. Nevada Ave. 3930 Galley Road For a free estimate - email us at manrooms@gmail. 719-471-3800 719-638-4580 com or contact us at 287-0016 or 271-8683. Also keep in mind we property manage and fi x anything you need done for a fair price. www.discountexhaustworks.com June 26, 2009 11 Horsin’ around 2009 Girl of the West visits Academy

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It’s not very often that horseplay is allowed on the Terazzo but that’s exactly what happened when 2009 Girl of the West and her aide visited the Academy Monday with horses Whisper and Classy China. April Biernat, Girl of the West, and Jessica Greene, Aide to Girl of the West, made stops at the 98th Flying Training Squadron and Falcon Youth Center before visiting with cadets outside the Mitchell Hall dining facility to promote the Air Force Academy Day at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo scheduled for July 11. Rounding up visitors might seem like an ordi- nary objective but there is more going on at this rodeo than just roping and riding. “All of the proceeds from the PPOBR go to military charities in this area,” said Cloriss Palmer, Girl of the West coordinator. “Every military instal- lation in the Pikes Peak region receives our proceeds. “Since World War II, all of our proceeds have gone to military charities and we’ve contributed

over $1.5 million,” she added.”We’re very unique in Photo by Denise Navoy that respect, that all our proceeds go to the mili- Cadet 3rd Class Jared Barkemeyer talks to April Biernat, the Girl of the West, during her visit to the tary.” Academy Monday. The Girl of the West and her Aide, Jessica Greene, toured the Academy promoting Area bases have their own way of giving back the 2009 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. to the rodeo and contributing to the overall success great event for them to get out and enjoy some- think it’s a good way to get the word out.” of the program. thing in Colorado Springs that’s out of the box It was an eventful trip for both the girls and Local military personnel assist the rodeo by from doing the regular routine stuff – it’s great they were happy to have made it out on such a volunteering their time and services wherever they entertainment,” said Ms. Biernat. beautiful day. are needed, states the rodeo’s website. Cadets showed interest and enthusiasm about “Thank you for having us out, we enjoyed it “PPOBR is run by all volunteers and we get the rodeo and one even shared a similarity with and had a lot of fun, you guys treat us so well here,” volunteers from every installation,” Ms. Palmer rodeo representatives. Ms. Biernat said. “I think it’s a two way street in added. “I think it’s awesome,” said Cadet 3rd Class appreciation.” Girls of the West talked with cadets about the Jared Barkemeyer. “I used to rodeo as a kid, I’ll “It’s a great honor – the experiences that we get rodeo and tried to give them an alternative to definitely go.” and just the little bit that we can do for you guys typical summer activities. Cadet 1st Class Courtney Swaney was also because you do so much for us,” Ms. Greene added. “We enjoy promoting to them because it’s a impressed by the girls and their horses, saying “I “It’s our way of saying thanking you.”

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and made an attempt to speak more slowly. Some of the students in the class were new; while, others had been studying for years.” The class looked a lot like a normal American high school class,” he said. “A few students asked us questions, some sat quietly in the back disinterested, and others just starred at us. After a few minutes, Jenny and I separated. Jenny was quickly surrounded by a group of teenage girls. A couple guys came over and asked me questions. We talked about sports then books. I was reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer and had the book in my back- pack.” The book was passed around the classroom. “One girl finally told me in perfect English, ‘This book is too difficult for us,” Cadet Long said. “Such a comment seemed strange given the class had discussed Romeo and Juliet according to a couple of the students, but my book was far from a classic. I China trip talked with a couple guys about what they planned on doing after graduating from this English school. In China, there is a distinction between colleges and universities. The teacher told me only a few from this class would make it to a full university. Most of ‘a lasting the students had no idea about what was next for them.” ‘People are people’ China was Cadet 2nd Class Alexander Paladino’s impression’ first experience with a culture very different from his own. “There were different physical appearances, food, arts and entertainment, language, and so many other aspects of life,” Cadet Paladino said. “Even the simple practice of getting off the airplane was a new experience: I found that the Chinese had very little By Butch Wehry Communicating with another concept of queuing or lines, and I had to physically Academy Spirit staff culture force myself in front of the multitude of passengers As a future intelligence officer, this trip was an attempting to get in front of me.” Maj. Patrick Castle, former Academy chemistry eye-opener for Cadet Ebert. One of his most memorable experiences was department deputy, escorted cadets on a 16 day visit “I initially thought that communicating with seeing Chinese history from a Chinese perspective. to the middle kingdom last month. someone from another culture was as simple as “Reading about the Great Leap Forward and Major Castle escorted Cadets 2nd Class Megan having a language in common and knowing which Cultural Revolution as led by Chairman Mao, I had Biles, Jennifer Ebert, Sean Long and Alexander social faux pas to avoid,” she said. “I now know that always wondered why the Chinese had admired a Paladino as part of a joint venture between the it is a bit more complicated than that, and that the man that had done so many terrible things to their Academy Marathon Club and the Great Wall of specifics depend on which culture it is. For example, nation,” said the cadet. “I found that while my China Marathon, May 16, during an Olmsted in China, it would be important to have small talk personal opinion of the historical figure did not Cultural Immersion trip May 13 to May 29. first before rushing into business, realize that most change, I gained a greater understanding of why the The adventure opened the scents, sights, sounds things they do are ‘better for everyone together,’ in Chinese admired him so much – he made their and people of the world’s most populated nation to Li Li’s (a cadet tour guide) words, and to understand nation a world power after being humiliated by the them. their social hierarchy, specifically the level of respect Japanese. I feel this kind of understanding between “This was everyone’s first trip to China and demonstrated for elders. It is important to realize cultures by itself affirms the value of cultural immer- none of us spoke the language, although we tried,” that the values held by different cultures are sion programs.” Major Castle said. “Our travels were split up between reflected in their communication style.” Cadet Long learned to expect the unexpected. Beijing, Guilin near Vietnam, and Shanghai. We Cadet Ebert knew it would not be in their tour “One aspect of China that caught me off guard stayed in hotels but interacted with the Chinese guide’s best interest to talk badly of the government was the huge diversity of lifestyles between the rural culture whenever possible.” when the cadet asked more questions, she thought it country and the big cities,” The cadet said. Their modus operandi? When in China, do as would evoke some kind of emotion. “Shanghai was a cosmopolitan metropolis, bustling the Chinese. “She told me the Olympics made the world with over 18 million people living in 30 story apart- think higher of China, and so this was ‘better for ment buildings, where as the lifestyle of rural Seek out unknown turf everyone,” said the cadet. “I asked Oscar, another farmers seemed very simple in comparison: a couple One thing that Cadet Biles did not expect was guide, a similar question, and received almost an of light bulbs in a small house, with maybe a televi- where she learned the most about the Chinese identical answer. The surprising aspect to me was sion as the only other electrical appliance. The culture. that our tour guides, aged 22 and 25, really seemed quality of services, such as healthcare and education, “Instead of in museums and historical buildings, to believe in the answers they spouted off.” seemed to follow the great disparity of wealth the vast majority of my growth came from walking between people of the city and people of the coun- the streets and just speaking with people,” Cadet Speaking too fast tryside.” Biles said. “There was never a shortage of locals who “We say soccer here,” the 22-year old English “My experience in China will serve me well as a wanted to come up and dialogue with us. By inter- teacher said as Cadet Long and fellow travelers tried future Air Force officer because it offered a greater acting with the local artists or bargaining at the to talk in front of a class of around 20. understanding of the Chinese people through an street shops, I discovered a part of China that was The students weren’t just learning English. They intimate cultural experience in the country,” Cadet not seen in the temples or discussed in library books. were trying to learn to interact with Americans in Long said. “She learned that perception is not always reality. Guilin, China. The cadets were Cadet Long returned to the Academy with new “In order to really understand a way of life you there to provide a source of entertainment for an insights. need to actually plunge yourself into it,” she said. hour in a day otherwise filled with extensive English “Even while China’s government often has a Although I know that I am nowhere close to fully study. negative connotation in American military and understanding the Chinese culture, I feel that this “Jenny and I struggled with the students,” Cadet political contexts, one of the greatest lessons I emersion program was a great foot in the door. My Long said. “I found myself speaking too fast. As I learned in China is that people are people,” he said. experience has taught me to better seek out grew frustrated, my instinct was to only speak faster. “No matter what kind of government people are unknown turf and to never be afraid to ask a ques- The teacher pulled me aside and pointed out my under, they are fundamentally the same as us – they tion or seek out an answer.” mistake. I paid more attention to my choice of words are for the most part kind, good people.” June 26, 2009 13 From adversaries to partners: Academy officer advises maturing Iraqi AF By Butch Wehry before his one-year deployment. He Academy Spirit staff keeps in touch with them via weekly morale calls, daily e-mail and occa- The Academy’s Operations Air sional video chats on Skype. Force director finds it enlightening to “It works about 70 percent of the listen to Iraqi generals talk about time,” he said. “The Internet connec- Desert Storm war stories. tion here is not that good. It is good “Only it is from the other side of enough to send e-mail and surf the the coin,” said Lt. Col. Todd Web, but when you have 20,000 Pennington, who deployed in April to people each trying to use a large the Coalition Air Force Transition amount of bandwidth, it gets slug- Teams in Baghdad. “They talk of gish.” getting shot down by F-15 Eagles; One of his personal goals is to get how they tried to evade, but couldn’t in better physical shape. escape. They are all very open about “Right now, it’s not going well,” he what transpired between our two admitted. “I haven’t found the battle countries.” rhythm yet to properly allocate my The 22-year Air Force veteran time. I’m also trying to read the Old now works alongside some of the Testament and have thus far read only same Iraqi air force officers who two of the books.” found themselves in U.S. Air Force Because Camp Victory is a crosshairs less than 20 years ago. He deployed location, services are under- arrived April 12 at Camp Victory and standably limited, the colonel said. traveled to Phoenix Base in the Courtesy Photo “Although there is not much time International Zone the next day. He Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, Commanding General - Multi-National Security to unwind at the end of the day, I do now works with the Iraqi air force Transition Command – Iraq, talks with Lt.Col. Todd Pennington during a go back to my housing unit and sit squadron event. operations center to prepare them for and try to read relaxing books or try future kinetic capabilities. and understand that the Iraqi air loud ‘boom.’ The gate guards ran for to e-mail my wife to see how the “At some point they will have the force is getting this capability soon.” the nearest ‘duck and cover,’ a hard- family is doing,” he said. ability to use air-to-ground weapons,” He does hear Iraqis express ened shelter. I followed as quickly as I However, the love and support said the colonel, a native of Norfolk, concern about the pending with- could. We stayed in there about 10 from people in the United States Neb. “All of the advisers are working drawal of U.S. forces from Iraqi cities. minutes before the ‘all clear’ was makes servicemembers’ lives easier, to show the American style of “The officers I talk with discuss given. The rocket landed about a half he said. command and control to the Iraqi air the fragile stability that has been mile from where I got off the bus.” “The support the troops get from force officers. They are listening achieved and do not want to lose it if He initially lived in the IZ, the home front is outstanding,” intently to how we do things, and we withdraw too soon,” the colonel formerly called the “Green Zone,” for Colonel Pennington said. “We receive they seem eager to learn.” said. “They fully understand what’s at two months. care packages from complete That can be difficult for some of stake.” “I recently moved to Camp strangers on a weekly basis. Even the more seasoned Iraqi airmen. Mid-June wire service reports Victory, near (Baghdad) International though the goodies inside are just “The older generation are some- said Baghdad is still a dangerous Airport. Most everybody lives in everyday things, it brings a joy to the what set in their ways as we would be, place — a fact Colonel Pennington containerized housing units, basically Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and but the young guys are excited about confirmed. a small trailer. The downside to them Marines. You can see it in their eyes. all this training,” Colonel Pennington “We travel between forward oper- are that the walls are thin and that the They are overwhelmed by the said. “I also have to work with the ating bases via buses. One day, as I bathroom is in another trailer.” thoughts and prayers they receive coalition forces to ensure they know was getting off the bus, I heard a very His family moved to Nebraska during their time away from home.” President acknowledges military fathers’

By Donna Miles fices they and their families make every day,” the members — an estimated 150,000 of them fathers — American Forces Press Service president said. “All of these individuals are making and their families are expected to observe Father’s great contributions, and children across the country Day in quieter ways. WASHINGTON (AFNS) — President Barack are better off for their care.” Many already have made their treks to the post Obama recognized in his Father’s Day proclamation While most Americans are planning backyard office to ship off Father’s Day cards and care pack- the sacrifices military fathers make every day, and barbecues and family outings to celebrate Father’s ages of snack foods, batteries and other coveted hosted the Military Father of the Year June 19 at the Day, many military families with deployed husbands goodies. White House for a town hall session on fatherhood. and fathers will be settling for more subdued obser- Lt. Col. James “Andy” Leinart, an operations Navy Chief Petty Officer John Lehnen, the father vances. analyst deployed to Baghdad, knows a care package is of four children with special needs and recipient of At Camp Lejeune, N.C., for example, three 22nd en route from his wife and three daughters in the 2009 National Fatherhood Initiative-Lockheed Marine Expeditionary Unit families whose babies Annandale, Va. Martin Military Fatherhood Award, was among five were born after the MEU deployed in May will get While he’s not expecting a repeat of last year’s fathers invited to participate in the forum slated to treated tomorrow to an interactive video with their breakfast in bed and carefully crafted gifts from his coincide with the national Father’s Day observance. loved ones. little girls, Colonel Leinart is keeping a stiff upper lip Chief Lehnen, a quartermaster, shared his story Frank Smith, the unit’s family readiness group about missing his special day with his family. about the challenges he and other military fathers officer, said it will be the first time most of the “I miss my wife and children every day, whether face, and how he stays connected to his children’s Marines have seen their newborn children in it’s Father’s Day or not,” he said. “I guess the only real lives during deployments and reconnects with them anything but e-mailed photos. difference is that Father’s Day will give me a pause to after he returns home. “It will be an opportunity for them to see and reflect more on it.” Quickly brushing any hint of President Obama recognized in his Father’s Day hear them face to face,” said Mr. Smith, a retired melanchony aside, Colonel Leinart said he’ll be proclamation issued last week the strength military Marine master sergeant. “And it’s also a way to let happy with a call home or a Skype session on the fathers like Chief Lehnen bring, not just to their them know that while they are out there in the face Internet. families, but to their country as well. of danger, those of us in the rear appreciate what they And he’ll make a point to call his own father in “We ... express special gratitude to fathers who are doing and are looking out for their families.” Waco, Texas. “There’s probably no better day than serve in the United States armed forces for the sacri- Meanwhile, other families of deployed service- Father’s Day to do that,” he said. 14 June 26, 2009 Chaffee From Page 10 small town with population Check out these Web sites for more of about 5,000. 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Private operators in A history museum attached to the Chamber of the area offer hot air ballooning, llama trekking and Commerce offices tells the story of Salida, which horseback riding. Mountain bikers can take advan- traces its origins back to the mid-19th century when tage of the Crest Trail, which follows the spine of the the area, center of the Colorado Mineral Belt, Continental Divide for 12 miles. enjoyed the spreading wealth of the gold rush. The “It’s pretty spectacular,” Mr. Engelbrecht said and town got its name from the Spanish, meaning added in clear weather cyclists can enjoy views all the “gateway,” at that time a gateway to riches. way to Utah and New Mexico. Whether in the mountains, near town or along Photographers and artists flock to the area year the river, Chaffee County offers accommodations for round to capture its spectacular scenery. tents, recreational vehicles or cabin camping all year At 7,000 feet above sea level and with a high long. 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By Nick Arseniak rising as high as 13th in the nation in 1995. In 1996, Athletic Communications the Falcons made the jump to Division I and joined the Western Athletic Conference. In its first season, After 17 years as the head of women’s soccer at the the Falcons qualified for the WAC Tournament and Air Force Academy, Marty Buckley has announced his finished the year with an 8-10-2 record. In 1999, retirement from coaching. Buckley will stay at the Buckley again led the Falcons into unchartered terri- Academy as the area coordinator for lifetime sports tory as Air Force left the WAC to join the newly in the department of physical education. formed Mountain West Conference. The change was Buckley just completed his 23rd season as a coach taken in stride as the Falcons posted their best season at the Academy, after serving as an assistant men’s coach ever at Division I and won a game at the conference for six seasons. Buckley started the women’s soccer tournament in 1999. program in 1992 and directed the team’s transition A 1978 graduate of Cal State-Chico, Buckley from Division II to Division I in 1996. In his 17 earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He seasons at the helm, he led the Falcons to a 111-181- earned his master’s degree in sports administration Photo by Rachel Bottecher 17 overall record. Coach Buckley talks with one of his players. from St. Mary’s College, Calif. in 1989. He came to Larry Friend, Buckley’s long-time assistant, has the Academy in the fall of 1986 to be the assistant men’s been named the interim head coach for the 2009 excited about this new challenge to continue to work coach to Luis Sagastume. season. Friend completed his 11th season with the with the outstanding young men and women at the “Marty Buckley has been a mainstay of our depart- Falcons and has been an integral part of the program Academy. Being the first head coach in the history of ment and an outstanding coach for over 23 years” said since its inception in 1992. A 1985 Academy graduate the program, I am confident that the program is in Col. Billy Walker, deputy director of athletics. “He and four-year letterman, Friend served as an assistant good hands with Larry and he will keep the program took our women’s program from club status to Division coach from 1992 to 1996 while on active duty and again going in the right direction.” II and then to Division I, not many coaches can say from 2002 to present. He retired from the Air Force After six years as an assistant men’s coach, Buckley they’ve done that. We’re extremely excited he’s staying in 2005 after 20 years of service. jumped at the chance to guide the women’s soccer on in our physical education department. Anyone “I am extremely grateful to the Air Force Academy program in its first season as an intercollegiate sport who has ever taught with Marty or been a student of for the all the support and the opportunity to lead the in 1992. In four seasons, Buckley built the program his will attest to his professionalism as a physical women’s soccer program,” Buckley said. “I am really into one of the nation’s strongest Division II teams, educator.” Retirees blast Hospital #1 taking a 1-0 series lead By Dave Castilla up a fight, put up five in the bottom of Intramural Sports Director the 2nd, three RBI’s came off singles to right, with Kinder driving in one and The top two intramural softball McKenzie two. teams, the Retirees last year’s base champs, After a five run Hospital inning the and 6 time defending champs Hospital #1, Retiree lead had shrunk to seven leading squared off Monday night to decide who 16-9. would take the top rung in intramural The Retirees added 8 runs in the top action . of the 3rd putting the game well out of Retirees took the 1st game in the reach. Kevin Ciesla hammered a solo series by winning 30-18. home run and Ed Perez added to the Ed Perez got the retirees on the board score with a three-run blast. Air Force fencers named Mountain in the 1st as he hit a two run homerun, Hospital, again coming up short, preceded by a single by Mark Hartman. scored four in the bottom of the 3rd. Two West Conference scholar athletes Later Perez had a double driving in a of the teams four came off of a John By Madeline McGuire run; Tevita Mafi had two singles and Johnson home run. Athletic Media Communications three RBI’s and John Karagiannes hit a Looking as a change of winds may be three-run home run over the left field coming Retirees were held scoreless in the The Mountain West Conference announced its selections for the 2008- fence. 4th. 09 MWC Scholar-Athlete Awards, and five Air Force fencers were select- Hospital attempted to pull back into Chet Bryant laced a two run double ed by the Conference. Junior Michael O’Connor in Astronautical the game but only managed four runs. off the centerfield fence for Hospital Engineering, senior Ainsley Allen in Chemistry, freshman Kaitlyn Bogan in English, freshmen Catherine Kiyota and Michelle Kiyota both in Mike Cross hit a sacrifice fly to drive in making the score 24-15. Chemistry, were all honored. one and RBI singles by Bryan Kinder, Karagiannes managed a double off A league-record 548 student-athletes were honored, including 34 indi- Mark Mckenzie, and Karvin Vega closed the fence scoring Mike Owen ending the viduals who have achieved a 4.00 or higher cumulative grade point aver- the medical 1st inning scoring. Retirees scoreless streak. Hospital coun- age over two or more terms, and 61 student athletes who were recognized In the 2nd inning the Retirees tered the single RBI in the bottom of the in multiple sports. The previous high was 516 honorees in 2006-07. continued where they left off as Richard 5th with another three-run home run The MWC Scholar-Athlete Award is the highest academic honor “Spanky” Chavez lead off with a home from Johnson. bestowed by the conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes run. Mike Owen landed a triple and The retirees scored five more runs in must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institu- scored on a single by Karagiannes. the top of the 6th closing the scoring and tion, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport. The medics, continuing to try and put securing a 1-0 lead in the series.

Whitney wins advancing from the King’s Deer runner-up Lindstrom. Intramural 10 CS 27 Sectional Qualifying were Jon The U.S. Publinks will mark the Softball MDG#3 7 SFS 28 qualifying tournament Lindstrom of Broomfield and first USGA championship for June 23rd MONUMENT, Colo. - Air 306 FTG 21 MDG#3 5 Colorado State golfer Zahkai Brown. Whitney, who competed in a U.S. 10 CS 19 STANDINGS Won Loss Force golfer Tom Whitney won Whitney, a rising senior for the Open Sectional Qualifying earlier 1. RETIREES 5 1 medalist honors at the U.S. Publinks MDG#2 18 2. MDG#2 5 2 Falcons, shot a 65 in the opening this summer. He caps off a spectac- 10 CS 12 Sectional Qualifying at King’s Deer 3. 10 CES 5 2 round on Monday, just one stroke ular season in which he led the 4. MDG#1 4 2 Golf Club this week, earning a spot SFS 8 off the course record. He followed Falcons in all 12 tournaments, MDG#2 7 5. DRU/MSS 4 3 at the U.S. Amateur Public Links with a 2-under-par 68 on Tues- including the MWC Championship, 6. 306 FTG 3 3 June 24th 7. 10 SFS 2 3 Championship, which will be played day for a two-day total of where he earned all-conference 10 CS 25 8. 10 CS 2 6 July 13-18 in Norman, Okla. Also 133 (-7), three strokes ahead of honors for the first time in his career. DRU/MSS 12 9. MDG#3 0 8 16 June 26, 2009

Healthy Heart Cookbooks, and to top Held every Monday (except during security, check-in contestants/ public, it off...sample the food. Call 333-3733 TAP week); 2 to 4 p.m. canopy set-up, distribute posters around to reserve a seat for July 1 at 5 p.m. Separating or retiring from the Air Colorado Springs (in a designated area). Force in a year or less? This mandatory The rodeo has forged strong ties with the Grand opening change briefing identifies benefits and services local military community since World The grand opening of the AAFES associated with your transition and War II and, to-date, it has donated more main exchange in the Community beyond. than $1.5 million dollars to “Support the Center has been moved to July 24. Troops”. Teams of four also can compete Sponsorship training in the infamous cow-milking event. Track repair June 30; 8 to 9 a.m. Register your team with Master Sgt. Tobacco Secession The repairs on Husky Field Track If you or someone you know is a This class is for those sponsoring Angela Evans no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday. will continue through July 15. For safety tobacco user, there is help. The Academy newcomers to the area. Contact your Applicable waivers and rules apply. reasons, the track is unavailable for use Health and Wellness Center is offering unit sponsorship monitor for details. Call Sergeant Evans at 333-3998 or during the construction period. Call a Tobacco Cessation class. This class is email: [email protected] by Wed- Tricia Borsos at 333-3400 for more infor- taught by health promotion technician Medical records review nesday to register or for more informa- mation. Dirk Spaulding on July 9 at 12 p.m. or June 29; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tion. 5 p.m. Call 333- 3733 to reserve a spot Those within 180 days of retire- Lending Vets a hand ment or separation can have the DAV Aide to Girl of the West Showcase your fitness and commit- review their medical records. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is Cooking Demo ment to local veterans in need by taking Learn how to prepare healthy and looking for a few good horsewomen part in the 4th Annual Veterans’ Home Veterans Affairs Benefits Briefing delicious dishes! Also, you receive free interested in an outstanding opportu- Run 5K run/1K walk at 7 a.m. June 27. June 29; 8 a.m. to noon recipe cards for the presented meal, nity. The Girls of the West are not your Registration begins at 6 a.m. at Air This briefing provides valuable run of the mill Rodeo Queens; they are Academy High School in Pine Valley. information on VA benefits for sepa- Ambassadors of the western way of life. Main Clinic Pharmacy is The Veterans’ Home Run benefits the rating /retiring military members. They represent a long tradition of young closed Colorado Veterans Coalition’s Crawford Contact the A&FRC @ 333-3444 women who have represented the rodeo House, a recovery center for southern for any questions or to register. On July 2, the Main Clinic since 1922. The Girl of the West and her Colorado’s homeless veterans. Aide represent the Pikes Peak or Bust Pharmacy will be closed due to the Information about the Veterans’ Home Rodeo during their reign making over family day and a scheduled power Run and the Crawford House cause is 100 appearances from May through July. outage. The Community Center available at the Pikes Peak Road Runners They promote the western way of life Pharmacy will be open it’s normal Web site: www.pprrun.org. Race regis- with education, horsemanship and hours, 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. tration is $15 for veterans and military charisma. The competition for the 2010 Both pharmacies will be closed and $20 for benefactors of our military. Aide to Girl of the West July 10 at the July 3rd and 4th for the federal holiday Participants can register at one of the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado three Colorado Springs running stores, observance and the actual holiday. Pike Peak or Bust Springs. Applicants must be between 18 via active.com, or download a race The annual Colorado Springs Pikes and 22 by May 10 and never married. Normal pharmacy hours resume on application and mail it no later than Monday July 6th. Peak or Bust Rodeo is set for July 8-11 at Competition will consist of horsemanship, Wednesday. Veterans’ Home Run the Norris-Penrose Event Center. The interview, public speaking and appear- brochures/race applications are avail- Air Force Academy is looking for volun- ance. Applications are available online at able at the Academy Fitness Center. teers/ contestants to help make this year’s www.coloradospringsrodeo.com or at Paralympian wheelchair athletes are event the best ever. To pull our fair share the Norris-Penrose Event Center. welcomed. Call Jack at 719-205-1741 for during PPoBR, Team USAFA needs Application deadline is June 26. For more information. approximately 45 volunteers to perform more information, call Corliss Palmer at as ushers, ticket attendants, program sales, 719-351-1953. CADET CHAPEL Sponsors needed Catholic Masses: Sponsors are needed for students Sunday attending the Preparatory School at the Confession - 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Air Force Academy for the 2009-2010 Mass - 10 a.m. academic year. The USAFA Prep School Wednesday is designed to prepare students for Adoration of the Blessed admission and success at the Air Force Sarcrament - 5:30 p.m. Academy. If you are a 0-3, E-7, GS-07or Confession - 5:30 p.m. Mass - 6:30 p.m. NSPS equivalent and above or general Weekday contractor and would like to apply to Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. sponsor one or more of these students, please contact Cleo Griffith at 333-3057 Protestant Services: or e-mail [email protected]. Sunday Combined Worship - 10 a.m. Academy Flea Market Jewish Services By popular demand the Academy No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Flea Market will be held twice monthly Buddhist Worship through June, July and August. The No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 dates are as follows: June 27; July 18

and 25; and, Aug. 15 and 22. The event Photo composite by Dennis Rogers Muslim Prayer runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 lot between the Academy Exchange and Call 333-2636 for more information the commissary. Set-up time is 8 a.m. Academy hosts July 4th fireworks Spaces are $10 each, $15 for front to The Air Force Academy plans an evening of family-oriented games, music COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL back space with auto and table rental is and fireworks to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Catholic Masses: $5. Call 333-2928 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration is open to the general public. Saturday weekdays for more information or to Events start at 5 p.m. on the Academy athletic fields, with numerous paid Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. reserve a space. Mass - 4 p.m. activity games, including bouncy houses, climbing walls and a bungee trampo- Sunday line, as well as food and beverage vendors. Mass - 9 a.m. Spaced out? There’s space available at the Milazzo Music will be broadcast by the Academy’s cadet radio station, KAFA 97.7FM, Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. before and during the fireworks show. The Blue Steel combo of the Air Force (September - May) Center and Community Activities Tuesday-Friday Center downstairs for functions. Rooms Academy Band will perform from 8:50 to 9:20 p.m. Mass - 11:30 a.m. are available for military functions, The fireworks demonstration will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. and is retirements, promotions, dining in/out, expected to last 20 minutes. Protestant Services: Wednesday off sites, meetings and training sessions, Visitors can bring cameras, lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, and sealed Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. etc. Call 333-2928 to make an appoint- plastic water bottles. But, visitors cannot bring coolers, barbecue grills, pets Dinner followed by Religious Education ment to visit facilities. other than working service dogs, or fireworks. Water and portable restrooms will (September - May). be provided. Sunday A&FRC offerings Visitors attending the event should enter the Academy through the North The Airman and Family Readiness Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. Gate, Exit 156-B off of I-25, July 4. Parking will be available at and near the cadet Gospel - 11:30 a.m. Center will host the following classes during June. field house, but carpooling is recommended. Traffic is expected to be heavy Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality: prior to and after the event. Those traveling to and from the Academy should Contact Tech. Sgt. Longcrier at 333-6178 expect delays and plan accordingly. [email protected] Pre-separation counseling 24 June 26, 2009 You’re s ma r t. We know you look for the best deal.

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August 29th Red White &Brave Welcome Home Parade

On Saturday, August 29th, Colorado Springs will gather to let the troops The Welcome Home Parade Committee and their families know how important their work and sacrifice is to us, is proud to announce the and how happy we are to welcome them home. Soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors from every base in the Pikes Peak region will march proudly through downtown Colorado Springs. Marching bands of all kinds will play as colorful floats roll down the street. We will 2009 warmly welcome The 4th Infantry Division, formerly based at Ft. Hood and now part of the Ft. Carson family, to Colorado Springs. Red White & Brave In 2004, a group of community leaders decided to bring our town together to say thank you to our returning soldiers. Welcome Home The Welcome Home Parade was a resounding success; 6,500 troops newly returned from Iraq and Afghanistan marched with their heads held high in front of 65,000 spectators. There were lots of smiles and a few Parade tears at this historic event. www.csmng.com/welcomehomeparade