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Senate Confirms Next AF Chief of Staff Paper or Plastic? Commissary baggers go the extra Isolated T-Storms Isolated T-Storms Isolated T-Storms aisle to ensure proper food handling. 80 56 82 55 83 55 Page 11 Vol. 48 No. 31 August 8, 2008 CST/SERE Academy cadets return to survival mode training following three- year hiatus. Page 3 American Idol Med Group NCO transitions from contestant to judge, at least for this year. Page 7 Photo by Dave Armer Trainees join Cadet Wing Members of the Class of 2012 pinned on their first military rank and swore to uphold the Academy Honor Code at their Acceptance Parade,Wednesday on Stillman Parade Field. The parade marked the acceptance of 1,298 of the original 1,348 who in-processed on June 26. Since then they’ve transitioned from “basic cadet trainees” with no rank, to pinning on their fourth-class cadet rank and becoming fourth class cadets or “doolies.” The Honor Code is the minimum standard of behav- Hot dog! ior and performance expected of all Air Force Academy Fire Department’s 18th Annual cadets, and reads: “We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tol- erate among us anyone who does.” Open House draws 1,000 plus. The newly minted freshman cadets began their aca- Page 13 demic semester Thursday. Beyond continuing their military training, athletic competitions and character development activities, each Photo by Mike Kaplan new cadet will take 15 semester hours, before ramping Cadet 1st Class James Caldwell pins the fourth up to the average course load of 18 semester hours in the degree rank of Cadet 4th Class Fanita Schmidt. spring. Senate confirms next AF chief of staff Gen. Norton president must appoint the general before for global air, land and sea transporta- Picnic A. Schwartz, a 35- he can assume his new position. tion for the Department of Defense. Academy’s annual event beckons year veteran in “I intend to embody the Air Force His command experience includes members and families to festive special operations core values of Integrity, Service and the 1st Special Operations Group and setting. and a 1973 Air Excellence as I lead the Air Force at this 1st Special Operations Wing both at Pages 14-15 Force Academy critical transition period,” said General Hurlburt Field, Fla.; Special Operations graduate, will be Schwartz. Command Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith, the 19th Air Force He now serves as the commander of Hawaii; deputy commander U.S. Special chief of staff, U.S. Transportation Command and will Operations Command, MacDill, Fla.; INSIDE according to a Gen. Norton Schwartz assume the position of Air Force chief of and commander, Alaskan Command, Commentary 2 Senate confirmation vote which occurred staff. Gen. Duncan McNabb, also recently Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. News 3 Aug. 1. confirmed by the Senate, will assume General Schwartz is an alumnus of Features 10 General Schwartz provided testi- command of U.S. Transportation the National War College, a member of Sports 19 mony to the Senate Armed Services Command. the Council on Foreign Relations, and a Community 20 Committee July 22, before the full Senate In his current position, General 1994 Fellow of Massachusetts Institute of Classifieds 21 voted on his confirmation. Now the Schwartz’ command is the single manager Technology’s Seminar XXI. 2 August 8, 2008 Air Force band musicians reunite By Master Sgt. Steven Przyzycki message through the universal language of sionist Dick Schory who led his Percussion To responsibly inform and educate the NCO-in-charge, Band Public Affairs music. This year’s conference promises to be Pops Orchestra in concert from the Academy community and the public the best ever, as it features four special guests Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall, and about the Air Force Academy For more than 50 years the U.S. Air and reach out to all musicians in the commu- enjoyed a fantastic recording career with Lt. Gen. John Regni — Academy Superintendent Force Academy Band has stood out as one nity through clinics and concerts. The gala RCA Victor Records. The performance will Maj. Brett Ashworth — of the finest musical organizations in reunion concert is today, at 7 p.m. at the draw on old favorites and showcase some Director of Public Affairs Colorado Springs and the nation, providing Pikes Peak Center and features a mass brand new compositions written specifi- Capt. Corinna Jones — free concerts in support of Air Force commu- band comprised of the current personnel cally for band. Chief of Internal Information nity relations and Air Force recruiting. in The Academy Band, as well as alumni All area percussionists will not want Ken Carter — Editor Today and Saturday the past, present and from all Air Force bands worldwide. to miss the percussion clinic with Mr. Dick [email protected] Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer future of all Air Force bands will converge There are two halves to the concert, Schory and the Academy Band percus- [email protected] right here in Colorado Springs as the one featuring concert band/orchestra and sion section today at 2:30 p.m. at the Pikes Ann Patton — Staff Writer Academy Band hosts the retired Air Force the other spotlighting a powerhouse jazz Peak Center. All clinics and concerts are free [email protected] Musicians Association’s 2008 Reunion and band featuring the Air Force Academy Band’s and open to the public. Col. Larry Lang Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer Conference, “A Rocky Mountain Musical Falconaires and alumni. Colonel Lang invited especially extends a welcome to music The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado High.” four musical legends to guest conduct at students of all ages stating, “This is a golden Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive The Air Force Musicians Association the concert. First and foremost is Col. opportunity for any musicians in our written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized was founded in 1980 and is comprised of (retired) Arnald D. Gabriel, the dean of community. The vast amount of talent that publication for members of the U.S. military services. musicians who have served in any Air Force America’s wind band conductors, and will be present in our city during this confer- Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, band in the world. commander of The U.S. Air Force Band, ence is world class. Anyone involved in the the Department of Defense or the Department of the Some members have retired from the Washington D.C. from 1964 to 1985. The music industry, in any perspective, will Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, career field. Others served a four-year stint current Commander and Conductor of The benefit by attending this educational including inserts or supplements, does not constitute or more and went on to pursue other musical Air Force Band, Col. Dennis Layendecker outreach program. The week’s events endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs endeavors. Regardless of their amount of will lead the band as well as Col. (ret.) H. promise to be spectacular and full of memo- Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services time spent in service, they all possess one Bruce Gilkes, former commander of The U.S. ries.” advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage thing in common, their overwhelming pride Air Force Academy Band. Completing the For more information, call Senior without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- of having communicated the Air Force list is former Chicago Symphony percus- Master Sgt. Larry Hill at (719) 556-9950. gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchas- er, user or patron. The printer reserves the right to reject any advertisements. 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