Cadet Makes History As Rhodes Recipient Bowl Bound in by Megumi Johnston She Has Done Research on Dengue Cow Academy Public Affairs Fever in Venezuela

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Vol. 47 No. 48 November 30, 2007 NCOs make grade at Academy Congatulations to these graduates of the Vosler NCO Academy Class 08-1 at Peterson AFB, Colo., on Nov. 15: Tech. Sgt. Jason Petrash 10th Medical Operations Squadron (Distinguished Graduate/Academic Award) Tech. Sgt. Michael Carlson Cadet Wing Tech. Sgt. Lydia Derby 10th Medical Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Dwight Dinger 10th Communications Squadron Tech. Sgt. David Erickson 306th Operations Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Nathan Reiger 10th Medical Operations Squadron Tech. Sgt. Linda Sanderson 10th Air Base Wing Tech. Sgt. Tammy Taylor 10th Medical Operations Squadron

Cadets Challenged Page 14 Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen Duty calls Staff Sgt. Patrick Felice and his K9 partner, Roxy, work a training course Nov. 14 at a Southwest Asia air base. Sergeant Felice and Roxy are deployed from the Academy’s 10th Security Forces Squadron. Roxy is five years old and is conditioned to respond to her trainers commands and as a detection dog, is trained to sniff out bombs. While on patrol she conducts explosive detection, handler protection and force enhancement, much like pepper spray and the baton. Cadet makes history as Rhodes recipient Bowl bound in By Megumi Johnston She has done research on Dengue Cow Academy Public Affairs fever in Venezuela. She has also written Town several papers accepted for publication Cadet 1st Class Hila Levy is the relating to language in the military and recipient of one of 32 Rhodes scholar- the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ships for 2008. The scholarship allows Cadet Levy Page 17 Cadet Levy, a biology major from to study at the University of Oxford in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is the first resi- England. dent of Puerto Rico to receive the “I’ll use the scholarship to obtain academic honor. She won for District two masters degrees of one year each,” 13, Colorado. she said. “The first will be a Masters of First in her class, the Cadet Squadron Science in Global Health Science. I’ll 9 member is an accomplished linguist, spend my second year obtaining a minoring in Arabic while fluent in Italian, Masters Portuguese, Hebrew, French and Spanish. See SCHOLAR, Page 4 Cadet 1st Class Hila Levy Cadet recovers from fall, returns to Academy

By Butch Wehry prepared a presentation and had to “I will be going back to the Academy Spirit staff defend his case. The court appeal took Academy,” he wrote earlier on the blog. UCI Tip of the Week Page 3 several days. But with strong support “The office of the Secretary of the Air The cadet that fell from Eagles’ Peak and representation from the Academy, Force has approved of the board’s deci- in April 2006 is returning to the the board decided to recommend to the sion, so it’s official. I will be heading INSIDE Academy. Secretary of the Air Force that Thomas back in time for the start of the second Commentary 2 Word of it appeared on a blog for return to the Academy!” semester in January and I am looking News 3 Thomas Avolio a day before The cadet confirmed his return on forward to it. It will be a little more Features 11 Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day and actually received difficult, but difficulties make life worth Sports 16 “Thomas’ appeal went really well orders Monday that state his report date living. The prayers, thoughts, and Community 19 last week,” wrote Christina, the cadet’s is in early January before the start of the support have been amazing; I would Classifieds 20 sister, just before Thanksgiving. “He second semester. See CADET, Page 4 2 November 30, 2007

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Cadet 2nd Class Michelle Shinto, Cadet Candidate Katie Cross, Cadet 1st Class Sean Miller Cadet 1st Class Emily McKee. Cadet Squadron 30 Preparatory School Cadet Squadron 39 Cadet Squadron 18 November 30, 2007 3 Airmen, Soldiers help establish military academy

By Staff Sgt. Trevor Tiernan science. The exam made up the remaining 80 percent. U.S. CENTAF Combat Correspondent Team “From that we’ll look to make sure we have a good regional and ethnic mix, as well as the best qual- KABUL, Afghanistan (AFPN) — Nearly, 2,000 ified candidates and they’ll be offered admission,” young hopefuls descended upon the Afghan National Colonel Hamilton said. Military Academy recently, all vying for the chance The school year starts in February 2008. The to be accepted into the academy and possibly study cadets will go through cadet basic training and start in the United States and Great Britain. academics at the end of March. Upon graduation, A group of U.S. Airmen and Soldiers are currently the cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants working at the academy helping process the admis- and owe 10 years of service to the ANA. sions, develop the course and mentor the faculty Colonel Hamilton said the ground work for the members. academy began in 2003 when the ANA came up with “It’s very important that the future officers of the the idea and decided upon what they wanted. The first Afghan National Army have a good education so that class began in 2005. they can lead their troops properly,” said Lt. Col. “It was an Afghan initiative, and the United States Kevin Burns, a math mentor at the Academy, deployed has helped from inception to the running of the here from the Air Force Academy. “It’s a gateway for academy,” he said. them to be able to better their country, to be able to The goal for the Afghans is for their academy to bolster their economy and be able to make life in be on par with any military academy in the West. general better for everyone.” As academy instructors back in the United States, Army Lt. Col. Scott Hamilton, the academy all the mentors feel a sense of pride from being part support team chief, deployed from the Military of helping to build a national academy. Academy at West Point N.Y., said approximately 1,800 Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson “Not many people get to say they’ve helped a Department of Defense civilian Sally Carter walks candidates applied for 300 spots in the 2008 class. That’s country stand up their national military academy,” through the aisles as perspective cadets take the six people for every available seat. Colonel Burns said. “The academy here is very young Afghan college entrance exam for the Afghan “They’re coming from all over the country,” he said. but it’s growing. It’s very rewarding to say I’ve had a National Army Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, “All the provinces are represented, all the ethnic part in making it a little better.” Oct. 25. groups are represented, and it’s a great opportunity. It starts them off on a career and it really is building the information posted on them current, such as a nation.” UCI Tip of the Week policy letters, photos, and visual aids? The academy’s national aspect is special in a tradi- By Master Sgt. Dexter Frederick One local change directly affecting all bulletin tionally tribal country like Afghanistan. Inspections Division superintendent boards is the Academy Inspector General. Does your “This is going to be a national institution, part of bulletin board have the current IG, Col. Jeffery the national army,” Colonel Hamilton said. “They’re A bulletin board is a place where commanders, Thompson, posted? not owing allegiance to any tribe or region, but to the directors, first sergeants and unit monitors can publi- Information management is everyone’s responsi- entire country.” cize information and announce policy. bility. Just as it’s each organization’s job to ensure Each of the applicants needed a reference from a The information must be current and in good their bulletin boards are up to date. local official verifying their good character and that order. Bulletin boards can display official and unof- A bulletin board is another way to ensure reliable they are committed to the Afghan nation. The process ficial information, as long as it’s organized and has a information is available, understood and familiar to at the academy then involved an assessment of their neat appearance. your people. physical fitness and academic aptitude. The PT test, Bulletin board location is important. It should be A thorough check of your organization’s bulletin worth 20 percent of their score, consisted of timed strategically displayed to reach the most people. boards can prevent an embarrassing situation during push-ups, sit-ups and a 300-meter shuttle run. The Are your bulletin boards in strategic areas? Are the Unit Compliance Inspection regarding an area applicants then had thee-hours to take an exam there enough boards posted for your organization? Is frequently used but often overlooked. covering language, mathematics, science and social

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Cadet Scholar From Page 1 Squadron 21’s air officer From Page 1 commanding U.S. Navy Lt. Kris not have even survived, let alone Dickson. They have been a of Science in Medical Anthropology. Upon completion get back to the Academy, without tremendous help in getting me of these degrees, I plan on attending medical school.” it.” back to the Academy.” The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest and most Then a cadet 3rd class, the He has stayed in touch with widely recognized award for international study, were Des Moines, Wash., native was the registrar’s office, in partic- created in 1902 by the will of Cecil Rhodes, a British on personal time with other ular, Lt. Col. Hal Taylor, who has philanthropist and African colonial pioneer. cadets on a popular mountain also been a tremendous help Applicants are chosen on the basis of the criteria trail near the Academy’s main academically. set down in the will, including high academic achieve- campus. He fell an estimated 200 He has communicated with ment, integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, feet. various professors, individuals respect for others, potential for leadership, and physical He sustained a severe trau- involved on the medical side, and vigor. matic brain injury, a broken and with different people in charge Cadet Levy is the 35th Academy cadet to be awarded dislocated right wrist, broken left with re-inprocessing and a Rhodes Scholarship. ankle, damage to the left eye’s returning to the Academy. Cadet Avolio “I feel very honored to have won such a prestigious optic nerve and cuts, punctures “I also would like to point award,” she said. and bruises. currently helps me out.” out the tremendous help The 32 Rhodes Scholars chosen from the United The political science major Regular therapy came from Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. States will join an international group chosen from thir- said then he’d come back. the Veterans Administration John Regni and Brig. Gen. Susan teen other jurisdictions around the world. Approximately There was a physical, through November 2006. Desjardins, commandant of 85 scholars are selected worldwide each year. emotional and psychological hill “The most important thing cadets, offered,” Cadet Avolio said. She received the news of being awarded the schol- he had to climb. that helped me regain health and “I would not have been able to arship and took a few moments away from her schedule While climbing it, he better physical condition was the return without the help from of 24 credit hours and responsibilities as Cadet Wing completed 18 of 21 credits from determined and dedicated efforts these people and from so many executive officer to tell family and friends about the honor. spring semester 06, the finals for of everyone involved with my others who I did not mention by “I called my family, who happened to be in town, which he had missed. The recov- recovery - doctors, nurses, ther- name.” and my boyfriend who is studying in Japan,” Cadet ering cadet attended the apists, those who prayed and the He knows he won’t be flying. Levy said. “I also told the Academy’s Graduate Studies University of Washington starting support from my family and “There are a few Air Force Office, several of my professors and letter-of-recommen- in Spring 2007. friends,” he said. jobs I will not be able to do, such dation writers as soon as I found out.” Cadet Avolio worked out Since his fall, Cadet Avolio as flying,” said Cadet Avolio. Cadet Levy joins fellow Rhodes Scholarship winners three times a week and is trying has stayed in touch with Academy “However, there are plenty of jobs Cadet Crabtree from the United States Military Academy to run six times a week. people. I will be able to do. The whole and Midshipman John Moore of the Naval Academy. “I went to physical therapy “I communicate with my incident has strongly honed and The trio marks the second consecutive year the regularly up until a year ago. A academy military trainer, Master reinforced a sense of persistence military academies claimed three of only 32 recipients personal trainer from a local gym Sgt. Tracy Sanders and Cadet and a hard work ethic.” in the U.S.

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By Julie Imada Vayl Oxford was the guest speaker. several academic efforts included courses targeted at Research Staff Writer In her opening remarks to attendees, Dean of the teaching cadets about the chemistry behind CBRN Faculty Brig. Gen. Dana Born said the “threat from weaponry and the principles of CBRN warfare. Combating and preparing for a chemical, biolog- CBRN weapons has emerged as one of the most crit- The general highlighted various internal efforts to ical, radiological or nuclear weapons threat was the ical challenges facing the United States today.” address and prepare for the threat of CBRN weapon use, topic at the inaugural Chemical, Biological, Radiological, She stressed the importance of and need to be citing partnerships with the Institute of National Strategic and Nuclear Symposium Nov. 8 and 9. prepared, as both a nation and as a military service Studies, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the The two-day event was hosted by the Academy branch, to respond to the threat. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Intel Community, Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and the “Preparation includes subsequent agent detection, the Department of Defense and the State Department. Secretary of the Air Force’s Science, Technology, and predictive dispersal models, possible health threats and Lt. Col. David Bell, Director of Research for the Engineering Directorate, Engineering and Technical countermeasures,” the general added. “The Air Force’s Academy, said holding the symposium at the Academy Management Division. freedom to operate, ability to respond and to counter- was significant. The agenda included both classified and unclassi- attack, to deploy expeditionary air and space forces and “It symbolizes the future generation of leadership fied workshops plus guest lectures by some of the sustain the fight, and to deny adversary gains from for the Air Force and CBRN issues are important for the country’s top military and government researchers on CBRN use are all at risk. The Air Force must be able to future of the Air Force,” he said. CBRN weapons, prevention and response methods. survive, fight and win in a CBRN threat environment.” Colonel Bell led tours of Academy research centers The symposium also allowed Academy faculty and Faculty and cadet researchers are aggressively for participants to see research on CBRN topics in cadet researchers show how they’re helping address the looking for new ways to identify and combat CBRN action. threat of CBRN weapons. weapons. He noted the need to have discussions and planning Workshop topics included chemical warfare defense, Efforts to develop an ionic liquid for decontamina- for combating CBRN weapons of mass destruction. counter-proliferation, simulation and training, bio- tion of chemical warfare agents, special training oppor- “This was the first opportunity for all Air Force defense and joint operations. Former Academy professor tunities to teach cadets chemical agent detection and personnel and researchers working in the area of CBRN and current Director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection counter methods were among the faculty and cadet weapons to network and find out what’s going on with Office for the Department of Homeland Security, Mr. research efforts highlighted by General Born. She noted all of the agencies,” the colonel said.

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By Butch Wehry computer program to solve the problem, and decided which one to solve first. Concord, Ohio. Academy Spirit staff and then submitted the code to the “We split up the problems and Being a computer whiz wasn’t really judges. The judges verified the program figured out the best approach for each needed. An Academy team of cadets 2nd works by running their own test file one,” said the electrical engineering “In order to compete, a cadet only class beat three other teams at the through it. major from Chewela, Wash. “Second needs basic programming skills and Association for Computing Machinery If the program came up with the Class Andrew Long, a computer science problem solving skills,” said Cadet Nettis. International’s Collegiate Programming correct solution, the team got credit for major with more programming experi- “With minimal programming experi- Competition - Midwest Regional and the problem. ence than Jared and me, actually coded ence, but good problem solving skills you placed midrange in the regional stand- If it was wrong, the team got the the solutions. I helped check the actual could still be a great asset to a team.” ings Nov. 3. problem back and had to figure out programming code before we submit While the Academy has participated Led by faculty mentors Dr. Wayne where the error occurred. Solutions the solutions. Coming up with solutions in this competition for the past few Brown and Maj. Darren Williams of the could be submitted several times, with was probably the hardest part, but only years, this was the first time they Computer Science Department, a team each submission carrying a slight penalty. having one computer, and trying to competed at the Kansas site. of cadets seniors and a team of cadets “Analytical problem solving skills decide which problems to tackle first “The greatest challenge of the 3rd class cadets. formed the bulk of our skill set, especially presented challenges as well.” competition was making sure the solu- More than a hundred colleges and for Cadet 2nd Class Jared Taylor and I, Cadet 3rd Class Michael Nettis tions you came up with could handle all universities from all over the Midwest who didn’t have as much programming found himself a member of a three- possible test cases for the problem,” competed at several different sites. At experience,” said Cadet Squadron 13’s person team of programmers sharing Cadet Nettis said. “The team I was on Emporia State University, Kansas., the Cadet 2nd Class Kevin Mulligan. “The the responsibilities of problem solving was able to write the code for four of the cadets competed with four other teams. fact that we work well together made all and programming. nine problems, but due to minor errors, Each team got the same nine prob- the difference as well. Our teamwork is “We had a five hour time limit to or oversight, only one of the programs lems. The competition started when really what made the whole thing an properly code solutions to as many prob- passed all of the test cases the judges everyone looked at the problems. Each enjoyable experience.” lems as possible,” said Cadet Squadron used, even though they worked for the team figured out how to write a Both cadets looked at the problems 20’s computer science major from provided test cases.”

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By Butch Wehry this is called bodyflight. Bodyflight is Academy Spirit staff the art of ‘flying your body’ in a controlled manner.” The 98th Flying Training Squadron This includes turns, rolls, lateral competition team and staff deployed to movement, fall rate control and other Perris Valley, Calif., for its annual fall acrobatics in the air. The skill of bodyflight U.S. Collegiate train-up from Nov. 20 to makes it possible for skydivers to fly Monday. closer to each other while they are falling, They weren’t flying airplanes. to allow them to link together in forma- “Cadets participed in four-way rela- tion skydiving, then fly apart to a safe tive work competition training, two-way distance before opening parachutes. Many vertical (free fly) relative work competi- skills of bodyflight can be learned and Courtesy photo tion training, individual sport parachute increased in a vertical wind tunnel, to The 98th Flying Training Squadron competition team and staff returned accuracy training, and individual classic enable skydivers to become better at Monday from Perris Valley, Calif., from its annual fall U.S. Collegiate train-up. accuracy training,” said Lt. Col. Alexander controlling their bodies in the sky. Cadets both skydived and trained in Perris Valley's vertical wind tunnel to Cos, commander of the 98th FTS. “Our cadets received a total of nine simulate skydiving in a controlled environment. Cadets both skydived and trained in hours of wind tunnel training divided Perris Valley’s vertical wind tunnel to by the six teams,” Colonel Cos said. “A a location extremely conducive to “Our goal was to focus our cadets on simulate skydiving in a controlled envi- typical skydive is 60 seconds, so each training,” said Colonel Cos. “Perris winning at the U.S. National Collegiate ronment. cadet team was able to accomplish the Valley’s drop zone typically has excel- level,” the colonel said. A vertical wind tunnel is a wind equivalent 150 skydives in the tunnel.” lent weather in November and their wind The officer in charge of this camp was tunnel which moves air up in a vertical Plans called for each cadet team to tunnel and drop zone were collocated Maj. John Polkowski column. It is also a popular training tool get 35-40 jumps out of the UV-18B Twin allowing cadets to quickly transition back Deployed cadets were Cadets 1st for skydivers. Vertical wind tunnels Otter. and forth from the wind tunnel to actu- Class Zachary Alexander, Jacob Kahn, enables them to fly in the air without All training at Perris Valley was over- ally skydiving out of the UV-18B Twin Tadd Lahnert, Paul Yeagley, Erik Towal planes or parachutes, through the force seen by 98th FTS staff members and Otter.” and Christopher Oppenlander. Also of wind being generated vertically. “Wind coaches that included a former U.S This fall training deployment allowed deploying were Cadets 2nd Class James moves upwards at approximately 120 .National four-way skydiving champion, cadets to continue in the rich winning Hickerson, Brooks Crane, Brandon miles per hour, the terminal velocity of a former U.S. national accuracy champion history of the Cadet Wings of Blue McCutcheon, Daniel Eckelbe, James a falling human body belly-downwards,” and two former U.S. colligate champions. Parachute team. The Wings of Blue has Miltenberg, Charles Keaton, Addison said the colonel. “The human body floats “Deploying to Perris Valley allowed won the U.S. Collegiate Championship Schenk, John Harvey, Nathan Liptak and in midair in a vertical wind tunnel, and our cadets to conduct jump training at 30 of the last 35 years. Joshua Reddis. 557 FTS flight team is leadership lab By Butch Wehry Their competitions are with colleges and universi- The Air Education and Training Command flight Academy Spirit staff ties with aviation programs and have precision land- training from the 557th gives them a head start for ings, navigation and message “bomb” drop runs. rigors of UPT.” Their sport is an Air Force Specialty Code. The Cadet Flying Team Officer in Charge Capt. Shelby Team membership requires a member to have a FAA tryout process is nearly a year long and the 557th Flying Basler, isn’t sure how old the team is but there is a private pilot license, a positive attitude and competitive Training Squadron’s Flight Team don’t allow freshmen trophy in the unit display case that reads 1974. team spirit. There are currently 19 members. to compete. “It’s a leadership laboratory,” said the ’98 Academy “ Junior and senior cadets lead the team in officer The flight team will organize an Annual Boy Scout grad from Long Beach, Calif. “Cadets learn to lead and NCO positions, all answering to the semester ‘team aviation day and seminar for scouts to earn aviation merit themselves, plan and execute a deployment of aircraft captain,’ a senior cadet,” Captain Basler, also B Flight badges on Saturday. and personnel, build and execute a flying schedule, commander, said. They have a winging ceremony Dec. 7 where 3rd develop and execute a competitive winning strategy, and Junior and senior cadets earn “Command” wings class cadets are nick-named and receive their basic hone their piloting skills. Grads typically finish at the for placing in the top five individually in any event at flying team wings. top of their undergraduate pilot training class and go Regional Competition or Top 10 individually at the Not all their activities are sedentary. on to fly fighter aircraft in the operational Air Force. National Competition.

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By Ann Patton Teaching is a big part of her life. Besides her teaching experience on Grand Academy Spirit staff “I’ve always wanted to teach,” she said. “I fell in Forks AFB, the 18-year Air Force veteran tutored love with it.” high school students as she worked on her degree. Given a choice, Master Sgt. Lisa Wright would A visit to Sergeant Wright’s classroom the day She sees similarities and differences between probably stay in the Air Force forever. before Thanksgiving break found cadet candidates high school and Prep School students. “I absolutely love to be in the Air Force,” she focusing on algebraic story problems, including Like high school students, Prep School students said. “They’re going to have to throw me out.” one on calculating checking account charges and need to learn how to study and budget time. She is the only Airman holding an enlisted slot comparing them to different banks. All the cadet candidates, she said, however, are for teaching in an academic situation on the The 20-plus students, though plenty revved up very bright and must learn to be a military member Academy. This academic year is her second at the for the 4-day holiday, paid attention, especially at the same time they are preparing academically Preparatory School. since the material would be on a test the day classes for appointment to the Academy. Before coming to the Academy the Prep School resumed. The granddaughter of a Navy veteran stressed algebra instructor taught intercontinental ballistic Sergeant Wright appeared unruffled by the pre- that admission to the Prep School is highly missile technology at Grand Forks Air Force Base, holiday exuberance—or a student dozing in the competitive, and those who are admitted are very N.D. back row. motivated to succeed. While there, she earned a bachelor’s degree in “I love them,” she said of her students. “They’re For Sergeant Wright, caring for students is mathematics from the University of North Dakota, a riot and make me laugh every day. Never a dull more than part of the job of just teaching alegebra. home of the “Fighting Sioux,” at Grand Forks. moment.” Sometimes it is the job. She serves as an academic advisor and duty officer outside class time and takes in-class time for keeping in touch with what is going on in her students’ lives. After the regular pre-class joking, a weekly uniform inspection gives her an opportunity to communicate with students individually. “Appearance is important,” she said. “I also talk to them at the same time.” If there is an important issue circulating around the Prep School she also makes time to hash out what’s happening before class. Not all Prep School students may receive an appointment to the Academy, which is very painful for Sergeant Wright. She would like each and every one of them to head to the Hill. Her first course critique from students was also painful. One student wrote, “This is the worst teacher I’ve ever had.” Since then, she has received no negative feedback from students. Other faculty have been a great source of support since her arrival at the Prep School. “They always have an answer,” she said. “There is not a person on staff I don’t like.”

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By Ann Patton director, Dr. Galema also serves as liaison Academy Spirit staff with the Church of the Latter Day Saints cadet choir and plays for distinguished Music is much more than notes and phrases and visitors, recitals, weddings, funerals and measures drifting in the air for Dr. Joseph Galema. “the occasional baptism.” It is part of his soul. Of what he might do other than “It is in everyone’s, but in some it is much bigger,” music, he said, “I have no idea.” he said. Music and religion are intertwined, For the Academy Protestant chapel organist and he believes. cadet chorale director, music has been at the core of “A lot of people experience faith his life and soul since he began playing the piano as a through music,” he said and stressed Photos by Ann Patton child in his Indiana home. much great music has come from all reli- Dr. Galema takes his place for practice high up in the He will celebrate 26 years on the Academy next gions and the worship experience is often Protestant chapel. September. a successful blend of music and well as in other churches and cathedrals in Europe, Dr. Galema came here after completing a preaching. Russia and Scandanavia. Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College in Grand “When you touch your audience, those are very Large cathedrals lend themselves well acoustically Rapids, Mich., and a Master of Music and Doctor of special moments,” Dr. Galema said of his experiences for organ music, he said. Their architecture enhances Musical Arts from the University of Michigan. playing for others. echo and reverberation unique to themselves. Although he had played clarinet and cello as a Joyful occasions are made more so by music, and “It causes the music to come alive,” he said. youth, his instrument specialty became the organ. music is a greater comforter in times of loss. The Academy Protestant Chapel itself, with its The prestige of the Academy and the design of “Lots of music is very powerful and can be used architecture and open organ pipes, is also positively Academy Protestant Chapel’s organ with its 4,334 in many different ways,” he said. conducive for echo and sound transmission. pipes made the job especially attractive. Practice for some musicians may be drudgery and Dr. Galema would, some day, like to play in the “This is one of the first organs where the pipes are something that must be done to achieve excellence. Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah and enjoy in the open,” he said. “I came knowing I could play it Not so for the Hoosier-born musician and vocal Vienna, Austria’s New Year’s Eve celebration of the all the time.” leader. waltz and composer Johann Strauss and the music He literally hit the keys running. Within two days “It’s not a chore, a job,” he said. “I get as much and food of Asia, Spain and Germany. he had played for worship and for a Billy Graham satisfaction from practicing as performing.” For all his talent and accomplishments it might Christmas special being recorded in the chapel. He practices heavily before recitals and perform- appear he could easily rest on his laurels without In addition to his duties as organist and chorale ances but may have times when he practices very little moving forward musically. or not at all. Not so. Surprisingly, Dr. Galema has no musical instru- “I’ve always challenged myself,” he said and ments in his own home. pointed to a piece he is working on now entitled “That’s my haven of relaxation,” he said. Passacaglia on BACH. When not at the keyboard or directing vocalists, The composition is highly technical and, like he enjoys hiking in the outdoors, reading and others among his past challenging pieces, requires attending art exhibits and concerts off base. approaching the piece very slowly at first, with Dr. Galema also enjoys the works of many gradual increments in tempo. composers but Bach, Dupree and 19th and 20th “There are pieces being written all the time. I like century French composers for the organ are among to go into the unknown, and it is valuable experience,” his favorites. he said of difficult compositions. “I enjoy good contemporary composers,” he In the future, Dr. Galema said he might like to do added. “Some of them may not have even been some teaching. For now, he will be on the Academy. discovered yet.” “The cadets,” he said of his number one reason Dr. Galema has many favorite music-related for being here. memories off the Academy as well. The chapel’s organ and the other people he works “I’ve always enjoyed playing at the National with all across the Academy are at the top of his list as Cathedral,” he said of the Washington, D. C. land- well. mark. When not making music, Dr. Joseph Galema Typically, he looks forward to new horizons. enjoys talking with cadets and chapel people in He has also played in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in “I always want something new, challenging and his office. New York City and St. Paul’s in London, England, as exciting,” he said.

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By Ann Patton Photos by Lewis Carlyle Academy Spirit staff Cadets react to a field scenario in Jacks Valley. “Make it real,” said the order. And so they did as cadets took on the fourth annual Commandant’s Challenge Nov. 18 – 20. The challenge capped the fall semester military training and tested the Cadet Wing’s leadership, physical fitness, military knowledge and field readiness capabilities. Competition for squadron prizes was brisk during the challenge’s events. Cadet Squadron 4, led by Cadet 1st Class But because some squadrons performed with 1st Class Yvonne Maldonado of the event. She Andrea Bush, finished as top squadron and received outstanding scores it proved “success was achiev- monitored by radio the progress of flights through $2,000 for squadron upgrades, a trophy and a able.” the land navigation exercise and said cadets overall guidon streamer. Squadrons were broken into three flights each, showed a good attitude and motivation. Coming in second was Cadet Squadron 8 led by and flight selection and challenges were kept secret “It poses a challenge,” said Cadet 1st Class Evan Cadet 1st Class Ruben Perez. The unit received until events began. Erickson of the navigation. “One flight got totally $1,000 for its efforts. During field exercises cadets took to the rifle lost.” In third place was Cadet Squadron 28 led by range where they were allowed 40 rounds, 30 for Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Jordan oversaw the Christopher Perry. They received $750. scoring purposes and 10 for practice. field exercise involving advancement of troops First place in group results went to Cadet Also in the field, they competed in land naviga- while under fire and with minimum casualties. Squadron 4 for Cadet Group One, Cadet Squadron tion using only a map and compass, chemical About 30 cadets faced fire from four opposing 12 for Group Two, Cadet Squadron 28 for Group training, convoy maneuvers, tent building and forces. Three and Cadet Squadron 33 for Group Four. buddy aid in simulated casualties. Except for one flight, which lost all 21 of its Event scores were measured from unsatisfactory Cadets were also tested on military knowledge members before leaving barriers, most did pretty to outstanding. with the written Falcon Feud test and military well. “We wanted to get a realistic and accurate view performance standards in parade, uniform and “We wanted to show them how combat tactics of Cadet Wing readiness,” said Commandant of room appearances. are loosely applied,” Sergeant Jordan said. “They Cadets Brig. General Susan Desjardins during the During the physical stamina portion of the needed to take maximum advantage of resources.” event’s outbrief to cadets in Clune Arena. event cadets moved from Stillman Field to Falcon During the tent building challenge, cadets had “This was not easy,” she said to them, noting Stadium with requirements along the way for push to “get it right and in a hurry,” said Cadet 1st Class some may have been disappointed or surprised at ups, sit ups, pull ups, flutter kicks and sprint relays. Tiras Ben Hussen. the results. “You get to practice what you know,” said Cadet Continued on next page

Cadets board a CH-47 Chinook during Commandant’s Challenge at Jacks Valley. Timing is critical when transporting cadets in Jacks Valley. November 30, 2007 15 Cadet star gazers reach into community

By Dr. Devin Della-Rose Born, Dean of the Faculty. “Cadets take great pride Observatory director, Department of Physics in the technology they have access to while here. This not only enhances their education, but allows Planets…exploding stars…distant galaxies. them to ‘pay it forward’ by sharing their education, Celestial wonders are on display at the Academy training and inspiration with others in the commu- Observatory, which often hosts star-gazing parties nity. My family and I attended the event, and were for the general public. very impressed, an A+!” A cornerstone of the Academy’s education and The event’s success was enhanced by the public outreach efforts, this facility is operated by support of the local civilian astronomy club, the the talented cadets of the Academy Physics and Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSAS). Astronomy Club. On Nov. 16 they hosted more Club members came armed with their telescopes than 60 sixth-graders and parent volunteers from and astronomy knowledge to help educate the Academy Charter School of Castle Rock. Castle Rock school group. The two-hour observatory tour introduced the “Considering the enthusiastic cadets and students to moon phases, constellations and more faculty, and the attractive Academy Observatory to complement to their astronomy studies in facilities, some very exciting future events are school. possible,” said CSAS member Mr. Roucis. “We’ll be “It’s wonderful to have such a facility within happy to participate.” our reach,” said Ms. Christine Spangler, a science The Dean agreed. teacher at Academy Charter School. “It helps bring “We’re fortunate to share both the cadets’ the subject alive for our students.” passion and the observatory telescopes with the Tour activities included instructional demon- enthusiasts of Colorado Springs astronomy clubs strations funded by NASA, part of a public educa- and students in our Front Range community,” she tion system called the “Night Sky Network.” Cadets Photo by Ms. Dale Rae said. run the demos with a “clicker question” tool used Mr. Jim Roucis, Colorado Springs Astronomical Public tours are given by request at the obser- by some Academy faculty to assess learning in their Society volunteer, sets up a telescope to help vatory, which houses 41- and 61-cm reflecting tele- courses. educate students from Academy Charter School scopes. Public interest is on the rise. Last “The classroom work, demos and interactive of Castle Rock during their Nov. 16 Academy academic year, cadets volunteered about 100 hours feedback tool are great ways to gauge and reinforce Observatory tour. of service to the observatory in support of public learning, and keeps the kids focused and inter- most important things that the club does here,” visits. ested,” Mrs. Spangler said. Cadet Hughes said. “We have a great group of This year, cadets are expected to surpass that As cadet-in-charge of the Academy Physics & cadets that take a lot of time from their busy sched- mark by winter break. The growth of community Astronomy Club, Cadet 1st Class Melissa Hughes ules to teach astronomy to the public.” outreach and education is due to the commitment, planned and conducted the entire event, one of the The importance of public outreach events is service, and knowledge of the cadets in the largest in recent years, with a team of 12 cadets clearly supported by the Academy leadership. Academy Physics and Astronomy Club. from the club. “Events like this are tremendous for our cadets Public star-gazing sessions at the observatory “Community outreach programs are one of the and our community,” said Brig. General Dana can be made by calling 333-3266. Challenge

From previous page evaluate, treat and move casualties. A convoy from Cadet Squadron 27 got “It’s a rewarding experience that your bombarded by “enemy fire” and suffered classmates can help you,” he said. “The only one casualty. most important thing is the welfare and Academy Military Trainer and safety of the troops.” “attacker” Master Sgt. Brian Gott seemed to Cadets practiced on “victims” with enjoy taking aim at cadets with laser injuries like shock, femoral artery damage, weapons. broken bones and sucking chest wounds. “More than you know,” he joked. On the last day and during the last He said the drill was a good stress event of the Commandant’s Challenge was reliever and at the same time it gave cadets the out brief, which, despite some disap- an idea of what atmosphere of an ambush pointments score-wise, ended on a positive would be like. note. Cadet 1st Class Gregory Ford, complete “I am tremendously proud of each and with fake “blood” on his head. served as a every one of you,” said General Desjardins casualty during buddy aid drills, where before dismissing cadets. “Mission accom- cadets were required to secure an area and plished.”

Photo by Joel Strayer Cadets watch and wait for the enemy while on guard during Commandant’s Challenge.

Photo by Lewis Carlyle 16 November 30, 2007 Falcons make San Diego State-ment Bowl-bound AF dominates regular season finale

By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor

Air Force put an exclamation point on its 2007 regular season renaissance by humbling San Diego State, 55-23, before 34,227 boisterous fans Nov. 17 at Falcon Stadium. The bluesuiters erupted for 670 yards in total offense, third most in the program’s history, including 569 rushing. For the first time since 1988, the Falcons sported three runners who each gained more than 100 yards in the same game. Jim Ollis ran for a career-high 163 yards and two touchdowns, Chad Hall scampered for 151 yards and two scores and Ty Paffett had a career game with 107 yards and three touchdowns, one a 73-yarder which was the even- tual game winner.

The offensive show capped a regular-season campaign Photos by Dave Armer that saw Air Force finish 9-3 overall. Its 6-2 Mountain West Falcon z-back Chad Hall stiff arms San Diego State strong safety Ray Bass. Hall gained 271 all-pur- Conference record is its best ever after nine years in the pose yards, including 151 rushing and scored two touchdowns. league. The Falcons went undefeated at home, 6-0, for the San Diego State (4-6, 3-3 MWC) was a pretty good than 3 minutes to complete. first time since 1998 and for only the third time in Academy football team early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead in the first Engineering the efficient offense was quarterback history. The turnaround followed three straight losing quarter before they self-destructed. Shaun Carney, who rushed for 77 yards and completed seasons. Falcon linebacker John Rabold recovered an Aztec 8-of-14 passes for 101 yards. The win made Air Force a lock in the post-season bowl fumble and two plays later Ollis raced for a 54-yard touch- “When we started to push the tempo, they were really picture for the first time since 2002 when the Falcons down to tie the game. sucking oxygen (at altitude),” Carney said. “That’s when appeared in the San Francisco Bowl. On SDSU’s next possession Air Force free safety we knew we could keep going. Those drives were short Although officials of the Bell Helicopter Armed Bobby Giannini intercepted a Kevin O’Connell pass. Two but there were a lot of running plays so we didn’t let the Forces Bowl were to make the official announcement plays later Paffett’s 4-yard touchdown gave the Falcons their play clock run. The guys up front did a great job control- later in November, Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun first lead, 14-7, after one quarter. ling the line of scrimmage.” confirmed at the post-game news conference the Academy The back-to-back turnovers and subsequent touch- While the offensive line did their part, Hall, whose is the front runner to represent the MWC in the Dec. 31 down drives took a combined 41 seconds and completely superior play this season had fans chanting for him as a game in Fort Worth, Texas. (See story on page 17.) shifted momentum to Air Force which snowballed from Heisman Trophy candidate, was happy to share the day’s “That’s the way it was conveyed to us,” Calhoun said that point. spotlight with Ollis, Paffett and company. when told the bowl committee had made up its mind to “The turnovers and the response to the turnovers were “At the beginning they were keying on me a little bit,” pick the Falcons. “We’re going to get the opportunity to key plays,” Calhoun said. “They were huge.” explained Hall who logged 271 all-purpose yards. “We’ve play a pretty good football team.” Of the eight Falcon touchdown drives, seven took less got so many people on this team that can make plays. I’m glad they showed it. Everyone played well.” Playing a bowl game in Texas will be a homecoming for many of the Falcons. Twenty-five players on the roster were recruited from the Lone Star State. Only North Carolina has as many as 10 on the team. “Playing in a post-season game is huge for our program,” Calhoun said. “Those are extra practice days. Morale-wise it means something, especially for our younger guys and the cadet wing. I’ve got a feeling we’re going to have a bunch of Air Force fans and graduates there. The Academy Athletic Department sent a letter to Air Force supporters asking them to show their Falcon pride by purchasing bowl game tickets by calling 1-800-666- USAF (8723) or online at goairforcefalcons.com. Amid the hoopla of the Falcons bounce back season, Hall put it into perspective. “It’s unreal, to see Air Force men and women overseas know who we are and cheer for us,” Hall said. “When they’re fighting and we win it does boost their morale. I’ve heard it first hand. There’s nothing I want to do more than win for them. We’ll represent the conference and everyone in the armed forces well. We go out every week, not just Falcon z-back Ty Paffett races past San Diego State linebacker Russell Allen. Paffett rushed for a for us, but for them.” career-high 107 yards and three touchdowns, including one for 73 yards.

Ollis co-Player of the Week scoring two goals and adding three Pool kudos INTERCOLLEGIATE Falcon senior tailback Jim Ollis assists in the two-game series against Three Air Force water polo Football was named Mountain West Holy Cross. players were recognized by the Nov. 17 at AFA Conference Co-Offensive Player of Western Water Polo Association as Falcons 55 San Diego State 23 League honors soccer trio it released it annual awards, voted on the Week for games through Nov. Men’s Basketball Senior goalkeeper Brian Guyette, by the league’s coaches. Senior team 17. Nov. 19 at AFA senior midfielder Andy Nigro and captains Clark Condict (first-team) Falcons 52 (OT) Radford 47 Ehn keen senior defender Jason Belvill were and Justin Berry (second-team) Falcon senior center Eric Ehn named to the 2007 Mountain Pacific earned all-conference honors, while Nov. 23-25 at Spokane, Wash. was named the Atlantic Hockey Sports Federation all-conference Bobby Geiger was named to the Cougar Hispanic College Fund Challenge Falcons 58 Mississippi Valley State 40 Association Player of the Week for teams. WWPA All-Freshmen team. November 30, 2007 17 Falcons Armed Forces Bowl bound

By Wayne Amann to post season play after a four- Committee selects representa- their surrounding retiree Academy Spirit Editor year hiatus. tive teams from the Mountain communities within doable “I made a vow, if we went 6- West Conference and the driving distance, the stands One of the major goals in 0 at home, the first 200 tickets Pacific-10 Conference. The should have a definite blue hue. the Air Force Academy’s return for the Cadet Wing were on me,” PAC-10 school will be deter- Plus the price is right for GIs. to football prominence was a jubilant Calhoun said at the mined following that confer- Tickets are $40 for sideline finalized Monday when the announcement news conference’s Saturday regular season seats and $15 for the end zone. represented.” Falcons officially accepted an ence. finales. Military veterans get half off Since Air Force recruits invitation to play in the fifth Not only did his club go 6- “I already spread the word any $40 seat while active duty very heavily in Texas, the Lone annual Bell Helicopter Armed 0 at Falcon Stadium, but their to my family,” Falcon senior members get in free thanks to Star State exposure figures to Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, 9-3 record was the best showing linebacker Drew Fowler said. the Bell Helicopter Armed reap benefits well down the Texas, Dec. 31. since finishing with the same “So, they’re probably on the Forces Bowl corporate military road. The agreement was made mark in 2000. That year, Air phone trying to round up the ticket underwriting program. “It’s tremendous for our by Academy Athletic Director, Force defeated Fresno State, 37- crew.” Part of local ticket sales bene- program, but also great for our Dr. Hans Mueh, during a tele- 34, in the Silicon Valley Bowl. That’s also the buzz on the fits designated military charities. school,” said Calhoun whose conference call involving the The New Year’s Eve tilt will Academy. The anticipation of For tickets, call (817) 810- roster sports 25 players from bowl’s Executive Director Mr. be the Falcons 18th post-season the “bluesuiter nation” coming 0012 or go online for more high school football-rich Texas. Tom Starr, Air Force head foot- appearance. They are 8-8-1 in out in full force at the 44,008- information at www.Armed “We’re going to play some- ball Coach Troy Calhoun, and bowl games. seat venue, the home stadium of ForcesBowl.com. body talented, so we can find media members from Colorado “If you love teamwork, MWC member TCU, is “The folks at the Armed out what this team really has,” and Fort Worth. phenomenal energy and a group ballooning the game into a Forces Bowl are getting a bunch Calhoun said.“I’ve been extraor- The game, set for an 11:30 passionate about competing, major Air Force pilgrimage, and of people in blue and silver that dinarily pleased with the char- a.m. (CST) kickoff at Amon G. you’re going to get that from for good reason. won’t sit still,” Calhoun said. acter and leadership of this Carter Stadium, will be tele- the Air Force Falcons,” Calhoun With the numerous Air “They’ll be out of their seats. group. Here’s one last opportu- vised nationally on ESPN. It told Starr via phone. Force bases in Texas and neigh- The bowl will be extraordinarily nity, as a unit, to find out what marks the blusesuiters return The Armed Forces Bowl boring Oklahoma, including proud to have this institution we can accomplish.” AF, Holy Cross fit to be tied, again

By Dave Toller Burnett made a pass from down low on Athletic Communications the left side to Hajner in the left circle. His shot through a screen came at the Falcon forward Josh Frider’s power- 5:22 mark. play goal early in the third period tied Holy Cross scored the next two the game at 5-5 and that’s how it ended goals of the game. The Crusaders tied as Air Force and Holy Cross skated to the game at 6:38 when Brodie Sheahan an overtime tie Saturday night in an redirected a shot by Bill Pinel. After Atlantic Hockey Association game at the goal, Air Force pulled Volkening the Cadet Ice Arena. from the pipes and put in senior Ian Air Force is 7-4-1 overall and 5-4- Harper. 1 in the AHA. Holy Cross is 4-4-2 overall HC took a 5-4 lead at the 14:54 and 3-3-2 in the league. AFA took three mark when Sheen completed the hat points in the series with the 3-1 win on trick with his third tally of the night. Air Friday. Force was peppering Roy with shots, Three of the last five games in the but was unable to get one past the Photo by Dave Armer Air Force-Holy Cross series have ended freshman. Holy Cross then transitioned Falcon goalie Ian Harper makes a save while Holy Cross’s Matt Werry barrels through the crease. in a tie dating back to last season. the puck at the end of a flurry to start In a wild opening period, the teams an odd-man rush. Sheahan centered a of the night at the 6:08 mark. Michael game, but scored three times in six combined for five goals. pass to Sheen who scored his fifth of the Mayra moved the puck over to Frank chances. Holy Cross, the No. 1 power- Four more goals were scored in the season. Schiavone on the right boards. play unit in the country, was 1-for-3. second period, three by the Crusaders. At the start of the third period Air Schiavone’s shot was saved by Roy, but Volkening allowed four goals in the At the beginning of the period, the Force put Volkening back in the crease Frider roofed the rebound for his fourth game and made six saves in 52 minutes. Crusaders pulled starting goalie Ian as Holy Cross stayed with Roy. The of the season. Harper played 13 minutes in the second Dams in favor of Adam Roy. Holy Cross Falcons dominated the stanza, out- Air Force again dominated play in period and made one save while tied the game at 3-3 just 1:13 into the shooting the Crusaders, 11-3, and overtime, out-shooting Holy Cross, 5- allowing one goal. second period on an Air Force turnover controlling the puck for nearly the entire 0. The Falcons out-shot the Crusaders, The Falcons are on the road today right in front of its own net. 20 minutes. 37-12, in the game. and Saturday in a league series against The Falcons took a 4-3 lead with a Air Force tied the game on the The Air Force power play was near American International College in power-play goal by Jeff Hajner. Derrick power play as Frider scored his second the bottom in the nation coming into the Springfield, Mass.

Montana 59 Falcons 57 Hockey San Diego State 3 Falcons 0 (250-runner field) MDG #1 54 42 34676 #9 Washington State 71 Falcons 62 Nov. 16 and 17 at AFA Matt Williams, 31:25.0, 136th LGR 52 44 35125 Falcons 3-2 Connecticut 2-3 (OT) Water Polo DFBL 52 44 35025 Nov. 29 at AFA Nov. 16-18 at AFA DFC 50 46 34778 Falcons Colorado Nov. 23 and 24 at AFA Western Water Polo Association Championship INTRAMURAL DRU 44 52 34289 Falcons 3-5 (OT) Holy Cross 1-5 (Game played after press time) #5 Falcons 11 #4 UC San Diego 10 Bowling DF 42 54 34593 #1 UC Davis 13 #5 Falcons 6 MDG #2 34 62 31031 Men’s Soccer Thru Nov. 26 Women’s Basketball #5 Falcons 10 #2 UC Santa Clara 9 Prep 20 76 33565 Team W L Pins Nov. 21 at Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. Nov. 18 at AFA (Third place game) BYE* 16 80 0 Falcons 1 CW 64 32 35636 St. Francis College 63 (OT) Falcons 62 UNLV 0 10 SVS 64 32 35456 Volleyball Cross Country Retirees 62 34 35693 Nov. 23 at West Point, N.Y. *Accumulates points if team bowling the BYE Nov. 21 at Las Vegas Nov. 19 at Terre Haute, Ind. LG 60 36 34959 Falcons 68 Army 60 week does not roll a certain score. Mountain West Conference Tournament 2007 NCAA Division I Championships DFCS 58 38 34543 18 November 30, 2007 Seniors end careers as winners in finale By Jerry Cross Air Force with 19 points (7g, 5a) Air Force’s other co-captain, 1.37 goals-against average and Athletic Communications in 68 games. senior Brian Guyette, made the had a 1.57 GAA in 48 career Nigro, a co-captain this goal stand up with some games with the Falcons. Senior Andy Nigro scored season, scored his third goal of the outstanding goalie play. He made Air Force (5-12-1, 3-7 MPSF) the only goal in the final game of campaign in the seventh minute eight saves in his final game, was outshot, 18-12, in total shots his career Sunday to lead the Air after a pair of perfect passes from including a sprawling kick save by UNLV (7-10-2, 3-7), but was Force men’s soccer team to a 1- senior Chris Mathews and soph- in the 56th minute off a point- more efficient with its attempts, 0 victory over UNLV at the Cadet omore Josh Rhynard. blank shot from UNLV’s Stephen as the Rebels held an 8-7 advan- Soccer Stadium in the 2007 Mathews found Rhynard at Sifuentes. tage in shots on goal. The Rebels season finale for both teams. the top of the box and Rhynard Guyette, the Mountain also had five corner kicks, Nigro, along with five other flicked a pass to Nigro, who beat Pacific Sports Federation’s leader compared to two for Air Force. seniors, were honored in a pre- UNLV goalie Roland Swanson in saves this season with 107, In addition to Nigro, Photo by Dennis Rogers Falcon senior midfielder/for- game ceremony. He led the team near post from 12 yards out. It posted the seventh shutout of his Mathews and Guyette, seniors ward Andy Nigro ended his in scoring this season with seven was Mathews’ team-leading career with the Falcons. Steven Locker, Ian Hauck and Air Force career scoring the points on three goals and one fourth assist and the third for He also finished third in the Jason Belvill were honored before game winning goal against assist. Nigro ended his career at Rhynard. conference with an impressive the game. UNLV.

dead lifted 506 lbs. for a 1,298 lb. total. Lifters use tri-service Other notable performances were turned in by junior Diana Wong who placed first in the 114 lb. female weight class with a total of 566.5 lbs., junior meet as stepping stone Dennis Marzo who grabbed first in the 123 lb. male By Capt. Brandon Lingle weight class with a total lift of 874.5 lbs. and sophomore Powerlifting assistant officer in charge Tay Cheng who finished second in the 132 lb. male weight class with a total of 874.5 lbs. Fourteen cadets from the Academy powerlifting The Tri-Service Meet served as a qualifier for the team competed against West Point and the Naval USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals scheduled for Academy at the annual Tri-Service Meet in Annapolis, Photo by Cadet 4th Class Amber Sells April in Denver. Seven Falcons qualified for nationals Md., Nov. 3. Senior Jamaal Neal lifts more than 300 lbs. during at Tri-Service. The Falcon combined team garnered third overall a bench press. Neal won best male lifter and was “Since Army beat Navy and Air Force, we’ve made first in the 148 lb. weight class. with the men placing second to West Point and the a pact with Navy,” said junior Nick Underwood, power- ladies finishing third. what they need to do to get ready for our upcoming lifting team captain. “No matter what happens, we need “This is the largest team we’ve had in about seven meets.” to do whatever it takes to beat Army in the Collegiate years, and we had some great lifts at Annapolis,” said Senior Jamaal Neal earned best lifter of the meet Nationals.” Andrew Bates, powerlifting officer in charge. “A lot of honors and placed first in his weight class. The 148- Next up for the bluesuiters is the Colorado State our young lifters got invaluable experience, and know pounder squatted 478.5 lbs., bench pressed 313.5 lbs.,and Powerlifting Championships Dec. 7 in Denver.

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8 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Crafts, games AFAS grants available Colorado, and will explain the benefits and an opportunity to roller skate with The Air Force Aid Society is accepting available to military veterans. For more Santa and his elves will be available. applications for the General Henry H. information or to RSVP, call Jackie Homa Tickets for games are 25 cents. For more Arnold Education Grant Program, which at 332-4841 or e-mail jacqueline@ information, call the Falcon Trail Youth provides $2,000 grants to selected sons and homateam.com. Center at 333-4169. daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/ Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full- Nurses program scheduled Angel Tree donations time active duty, retired, retired reserve and The Non-Practicing and Part-Time The Community Center Chapel is Nurses’ Association will present the Holiday Bazaar deceased Air Force members; stateside sponsoring an Angel Tree to help children spouses of active duty members and Title program “Basics of Neurofeedback” A holiday bazaar will be held Saturday on the Academy and the Colorado Springs 10 AGR/Reservists and surviving spouses Wednesday from 6:45-9:15 p.m. at the from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. in the Milazzo Center. area. People take a tag from the tree in the of deceased personnel for their under- YMCA Garden Ranch Center, 2380 More than 30 vendors will be represented chapel foyer; buy the gift on the tag and graduate studies. Applications are avail- Montebello Drive West in Colorado at the event. For more information, call bring it back to the chapel unwrapped by able at the Academy Airman and Family Springs. The speaker will be Dr. Steven the community activities center at 333- Dec. 9. The gifts will be distributed by the Readiness Center, 6248 West Pine Loop Gray. Two continuing education hours 2928. first sergeants to help members of their or online at www.afas.org. Applications will be awarded to attendees. For more squadrons. The remaining gifts will be information, call Betty Lou Avinger at Holiday tree lighting set must be submitted by Mar. 7. Awards are taken to one of the local fire stations for announced in June 2008. Use of funds is 599-7588 or Jean Sanger at 592-9311. The Academy holiday tree lighting Christmas Unlimited. For more infor- limited to tuition, books, fees or other ceremony is Dec. 7 at the 10th Air Base mation, call 333-3300. curriculum-required materials. Deck the Halls Wing Headquarters building. The festiv- The Colorado Springs Chorale pres- ities will begin with a parade through the A & FRF offers options ents Deck the Halls, a family Christmas housing areas from 4:15-4:50 p.m., Survey says The Airman and Family Readiness All Academy people and visiting Musical, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pikes followed by the lighting ceremony at 5 Flight is offering these seminars and work- professors are invited to take a Housing Peak Center. Tickets range from $16 to p.m. The event includes music, an appear- shops: Requirements and Market Analysis $48. A $2 military discount is available. ance by Santa and refreshments. —Find your passion; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.- Survey at www.airforcehousingsurvey.us/. For tickets, call the box office at 520- noon: Helps people discover what their 7469, visit www.ticketswest.com, or any Come skate with Santa The password is acad2289. The survey true passion is and clarify what’s really collects facts regarding the current TicketsWest outlet. The Academy’s Falcon Trail Youth important in life. housing situation in the community and Center offers the Candyland Holiday —Troops to Teachers; Thursday, 11 a.m. the housing preferences of Academy The 6th Room coming Carnival and Skate with Santa event Dec. - 1 p.m.: Provides information for mili- people. The survey is confidential and An Amsterdam-based collective of tary personnel interested in beginning a the information will be used in conjunc- improvisational artists along with second career in public education as a tion with a detailed analysis of the local University of Colorado, Colorado Springs teacher. housing market to determine if there is music faculty presents The 6th Room at —Should you own your own business?; sufficient, suitable and affordable housing the UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m.-noon: Provides informa- available in the community. The survey Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will CADET CHAPEL tion from the Colorado Springs Service is open to on-base or off-base residents, feature dance, light and music with some Catholic Masses: Corp of Retired Executives on owning accompanied or unaccompanied. For performers positioned simultaneously in Sunday your own business. separate geographical locations on the Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. more information, call Judy Dickson, at —Area job orientation; Dec. 18, 9-10:30 planet. Their actions will be streamed (or by appointment) 333-3539, or Kelly Sieber at 333-9269. through the Internet for projection on Mass - 10 a.m. a.m.: Offers an overview of the local job Weekday market, employment options and offers Tax volunteers needed the gallery walls. For more information, Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. resources to assist with job searches. The Academy legal office needs call 262-3567 or visit www.gallery Wednesday —Resume writing; Dec. 19, 9-10:30 a.m.: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance uccs.org. Catholic Adoration - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Provides information on different types Representatives for the 2008 tax season. Mass - 6 p.m. of resumes and cover letter styles and how Last year’s VITA representatives saved MOAA celebrates The Military Officers Association of Protestant Services: to improve your resume. clients more than $76,000 in tax prepa- Sunday —AF Civil Service class; Dec. 20, 8:30 ration fees. All Academy enlisted, officers America, Pikes Peak Chapter, invites all Traditional - 9:00 a.m. a.m.-noon: Provides information on how and civilians are welcome to volunteer. For active and retired officers its annual Hill Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. to prepare and apply for a civil service more information or to volunteer, contact Christmas Party Dec. 7 at the Peterson Air career. Tech Sgt. Timothy Johnston at 333-3940 Force Base Officers’ Club. Dinner is $30. Jewish Services Entertainment will be vocalist Marie Fridays - 7 p.m. or [email protected]. Christmas Concert slated Hereau. For more information or to RSVP, Buddhist Worship The Academy Catholic Cadet Choir, Paralegals needed call Karin Manning at 574-1986 or 661- Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room Cadet Community Orchestra and a The Air Force is actively seeking 1740. Muslim Prayer cappella group, In the Stairwell, present motivated Airmen for retraining into the Fridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room, their annual Christmas Concert Dec. 9 at Paralegal Career Field. The career field has Free choir concert slated Chapel Basement 2:30 p.m. in the Catholic Cadet Chapel. immediate openings for Airmen in the The Soli Deo Gloria Community Choir, brass ensemble, organ and percus- COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL junior enlisted ranks, as well as some Catholic Masses: Holiday dining changes senior NCO positions. Paralegals provide sion will present a free concert, Gloria!, Saturday The High Country Inn dining facility support to commanders, first sergeants Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Reconciliation - 5:30 p.m. will be open to retirees and enlisted and other key personnel on a broad spec- Methodist Church at 420 N. Nevada Ave. Mass - 6 p.m. Airmen and their immediate families trum of legal matters. For more infor- The program will feature various works Sunday with ID cards for a limited time during mation, call Senior Master Sgt. Barbara and a sing-along of familiar Christmas Mass - 9:30 a.m. the upcoming holidays while Prep School Lamb at 333-3642 or Master Sgt. James carols. Attendees are encouraged to bring Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. students are gone. Dependent ID card Pautler at 333-3940. a non-perishable food item for the (Sept. - May) holders must be accompanied by their Care and Share food drive. For more Tuesday-Friday information, call Brad Peterson at Mass - 11:30 a.m. sponsor. Breakfast will be served from 7- 8 a.m. Dec. 19-Jan. 2, lunch from noon- 262-0614. Protestant Services: 1 p.m., and dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday There will be no breakfast Dec. 19 and no Academy Band offers Contemporary - 8 p.m. dinner Jan 2. On Christmas day, the tradi- concerts Sunday Traditional - 8 a.m. tional meal will be served from noon to The Air Force Academy Band is Gospel - 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m., including several culinary displays. performing its annual Holiday Concerts Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. All meals will be a la carte at low fees. For GI benefits explained Dec. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the Pike’s Peak (Sept. - May) reservations, call Ray Hoock at 333-9831 The Tri-Lakes American Legion Post Center in Colorado Springs and Dec. 13 or Tim Dunn at 333-4730. After the holi- 911 hosts a military benefit education at 7 p.m. at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Military Academy Pagan Society days, the High Country Inn will resume event Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at 13990 Event Center in Pueblo. The concerts Third Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. normal operations and the dining facility Gleneagle Drive in Colorado Springs. are free but tickets are required. For more (For more info, call TSgt. Longcrier at 333-6187.) will not be open to retirees and enlisted The presentation is by Michael Stone, information, call the Academy Band event For more information, call 333-3300. Airmen. American Legion Service Officer for line at 554-BAND. 28 November 30, 2007

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