Ethical Reasoning, Action As one of the Academy’s five Responsibility Snow Showers Windy Windy Outcomes, Ethical Reasoning and Action 37 20 44 12 49 18 involves the head, heart and hands. Page 7

Vol. 48 No. 45 November 14, 2008 Jump teams score at USNPA nationals

By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff

Academy parachutists honed their skills and brought home honors Oct. 27 following the five-day U.S. National Parachute Association annual championships in Eloy, Ariz. “They did an outstanding job,” said Coach Bill Wenger. “It was the best cadet performance ever.” Two cadet four-way formation teams and one staff team competed. Coach Wenger also participated in the style and CFC Total $556,789 - 107% accuracy events, placing second in team accuracy, fourth in style and second overall in the classic events, while Dr. Keith Hail to the Chiefs Bergeron placed third in accuracy. The following Air Force Academy Air Force Encore, with team members senior master sergeants have been Cadets 1st Class Addison Schenk, James selected for promotion to chief master Hickerson, Brandon McCutcheon and sergeant allowing each to soon join the James Miltenberg, placed second in the top one percent of the total enlisted intermediate division for the four-way force. Congratulations to Senior Master formation and, in a great last round, won Sgts.: the silver medal. Steven Foster, Seventy teams competed in the four- 10th Medical Group; way event. Shawn Hughes, Air Force Vertigo, with Cadets 1st Class Cadet Wing; Brooks Crane, John Harvey, Daniel Ecklebe James O’Neil, and Charles Keaton, placed seventh. Air 10th Security Forces Squadron Force Raptor, with staff members Capt. Yancy Walker, Steve Archuleta, Chad Statistically, these three selectees Henderson and Shelly English finished from the 13 Academy eligible members 11th. represent a 23.07 percent selection rate West Point placed 12th. versus a 21.53 percent selection rate Air During the four-way formation, teams Force wide. exit the aircraft at 10,500 feet and have 35 seconds to accomplish as many maneu- vers as they can. Tech. Sgt. Matt Burge entered the free- fly event. He served as cameraman along

Courtesy photo with Tech. Sgts. Kenny Kendrick and Tony Team members from the Academy’s parachute team dive from the door of Anderson and Master Sgt. Davis Fremin. the Twin Otter on their way to victory at the U.S. National Parachute Coach Wenger said teamwork played Association annual championships in Eloy, Ariz. See JUMP, Page 5 Fulbright award returns professor to Russia

Falcons shear Rams By Butch Wehry “Unfortunately, I still don’t have an ming, and compiler construction. Falcons dominate during Academy Spirit staff exact date when I’ll be allowed to enter He won’t be isolated. Mountain West Conference the country, but that’s the time period “The Internet access is everywhere,” action, defeating the CSU Rams Academy Pro-fessor of Computer I’ve requested.” said Doctor Fagin. “I had no problem 38-17. Sciences Dr. Barry Fagin is off again for The Colorado Springs resident has getting a dial-up seven years ago, and my Page 15 Russia in January under a second taught introduction to computing, contacts in Russia now tell me I should be Fulbright Scholarship award. introduction to computing able to get DSL in my apartment without The Russian-speaking (honors), introduction to any problem. Hopefully, I’ll be able to professor spent August 2001 programming, introduction to webcam home to my wife and to my kids INSIDE to January 2002 as a visiting programming for scientists and at college. Plus we’ll stay current with each Commentary 2 professor of computer science engineers, calculus, databases and other on Facebook.” News 3 at St. Petersburg Technical State information retrieval, computer The computer science professor is Features 12 University. architecture, and cryptography. fascinated by everything Russian. “I leave mid-January, return He currently is teaching CS359: “I’m interested in the effect of the Sports 14 Dr. Barry Fagin Community 17 mid-July,” said the professor who programming languages. Internet on Russian society,” he said. “Russia Classifieds 18 has served more than 14 years at the In Russia, he will teach discrete math- is trying to become a true first-world Academy. ematics, cryptography, computer program- See FULBRIGHT, Page 11 2 November 14, 2008 Mentoring:A forgotten art By Maj. Patrick Steen aside our basic combatant training. In advisor or supporter, to name a few. To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public 387th Expeditionary Security Forces the last several years, we have begun the The Air Force will always be in Squadron commander about the Air Force Academy transition of getting back to our search of more teachers, mentors or Lt. Gen. John Regni — combatant roots with the establishment trainers, and each Airman should strive Academy Superintendent SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) In of combat skills training, robust enlisted to become a great mentor to the Maj. Brett Ashworth — today s age of technology and invention, Warrior Week training and various Airmen around them. We all have Director of Public Affairs we have a tendency of focusing more upgraded regional training centers. friends in our work centers, but how Ken Carter — Editor [email protected] resources on bigger and better gadgets. This much needed and timely many mentors are there? How many training is a step in the right direction, Airmen can you turn to for profes- Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer Specifically, I am referring to [email protected] aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and the but we should continue to raise the bar sional advice about your career or Ann Patton — Staff Writer C-17 Globemaster III, the latest in and challenge today s Airmen. simply to inspire and challenge you to [email protected] communications technology or the state The training I m referring to can be a better Airman? Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer only be accomplished by the leader or I propose a challenge. This chal- of the art lasers of tomorrow. Our The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado aircraft, for instance, are on the cutting supervisor serving next to us every day. lenge is very unique and simple, but we Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no Unlike combat skills and Warrior Week, all unknowingly take it without excep- way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive edge of technology and one of the written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This primary reasons our enemies fear and the biggest benefit of this training is it tion across the course of our careers and civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized respect us as an airpower. doesn t cost a thing. lives. I challenge each and every one of publication for members of the U.S. military services. I m talking about the art of you to be a good mentor. Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the But in our tremendous drive to official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, push toward the heavens with new mentoring. Mentor has a plethora of At some point, we are all teachers or the Department of Defense or the Department of the machinery, we as a community push definitions: trainer, teacher, experienced mentors in every sense of the word. Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Editor’s Note: The Oct. 31 edition of Colonel, U.S. Air Force (retired) contributions to my career and my life Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs the Academy Spirit featured a story on Class of 10963 Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services and the deep and indelible imprint he advertised. Everything advertised in this publication retired Brig. Gen. Malham Wakin whose has left on the Academy and its gradu- shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage half century of service and leadership at I checked back in my 1964 year- ates for half a century. My sincere wish without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political the Academy has touched thousands. book and saw that Brig. Gen. Mal is that many more of our service s affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, Below are just three responses the story Wakin was shown as a member of the future leaders are able to benefit user or patron. The printer reserves the right to reject prompted. English Department while I was a any advertisements. through association with this excep- Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided cadet. In all honesty, I can t remember tional Air Force leader. Congratulations by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public Dr. (General) Wakin: the title of the course for which I had Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles and a toast to the host. to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press You and I arrived at the Academy him as an instructor, but I do Jon Prenez style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless other- the very same year, and I remember you remember the man as a young captain wise indicated. Class of 1964 Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet better than any other teacher. (Well and the positive and lasting influence Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840- Bill Pogue taught me flying in the Aero he had on his students. As a firstie, I Please pass on my congratulations 5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Club, and tried to teach me Diff Eq, gave was privileged to serve as a member of Submissions up and became an Astronaut. I the original Cadet Professional Ethics to General Wakin. He had a definite remember him well also.) Please accept Committee, representing Cadet impact on me during my time at the Deadline for free classified ads on a space-avail- Academy. I doubt he would remember able basis is noon every Tuesday for that week’s pub- my great respect and gratitude for your Squadron 19. Captain Wakin was one lication date. Paid classified advertising is accepted by exemplary life officer, teacher, father, of our mentors and was respected for me as one of hundreds of thousands of the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for dis- spiritual exemplar, warrior, in a word: his profound knowledge of and deep students he has taught, but I did want play advertising is 634-5905. Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week leader. As I age, I realize that I can only appreciation for the concepts of to extend my sincere appreciation and prior to the desired publication date. Refer questions wishC toh havea accomplishedract onee tenthr D of eMilitaryve lProfessionalopm Ethicse nandt best wishes. to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. your work. Thanks! Leadership. I thank him now, on the Luckey Dunn,MD The Academy Spirit also accepts story submis- sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news Geoffrey McCarthy, MD MBA occasion of his 50th anniversary, for his Class of 1976 paper@ usafa.af.mil. CharacterCharacter CornerCorner Punctuality = Respect By Lt. Col. Brian Calkins phones to C-17’s, the acceptable error has shrunk who arrives late for a briefing or meeting is likely Center for Character Development significantly — usually to less than 30 seconds. to get a well-deserved stabbing glance (at least) While timeliness is clearly vital in many military from the senior NCO, major, or even general Saying that “Punctuality is a virtue” would seem applications (including flying), it is also very signifi- officer running the show. On the reverse side, all to beC statinga dthe obviouset toS a largelyig hmilitaryt audi-Piccantt inu day-to-dayre operations. Beginning in Boot of us who have served any length of time can ence. Even the most junior airman or cadet fourth Camp (or BCT) we are instructed in different forms remember at least one occasion of standing in class understands that “delivering the goods” on of respect — saluting, addressing each other by formation, seemingly forever, waiting on a senior time is not just important,it can be critical.Starting rank, coming to attention when a senior officer officer or other DV to arrive. One way to ensure in replacement aircrew training,I was taught that being enters the room, etc. Sadly, an important sign of that your Airmen remember you (notoriously), late for a Time-On-Target could mean mission failure respect that is all too often disregarded is the simple and forget the message,is to keep them standing and lives lost.This lesson was drilled home count- act of showing up on time. Paragraph 1.3.9 of the uncomfortably on a hard,hot (or cold) tarmac, less times during the next 20-plus years of opera- Cadet Sight Picture (AFCW Manual 36-3501) states especially if the alibi is weak or non-existent. tional flying.“Back in the day” — when Huey’s and in part,“Tardiness reflects a lack of planning and profes- Regardless of rank — airman, cadet, StratoTankers weren’t (yet) antique aircraft — the sionalism.” captain, commandant, or even the generally acceptable margin of error was +/- two Since respect goes both ways,this is true whether commander-in-chief — punctuality is minutes.These days,with GPS in everything from cell one is senior or subordinate.The airman or lieutenant truly a measure of respect.

Character Matters airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KAFA radio, 97.7 FM. “What was your personal or professional 2008 highlight?”

“Being captain of the soccer “I joined the Air Force and got “Celebrating the return home of “Enjoying grandchildren and team.The other guys on the married in Maine.” my husband after his second great grandchildren and seeing team are like my family.” deployment to Iraq.We have the next generation’s accom- spent the last 11 months togeth- plishments and problems.” er as an entire family!”

Airman 1st Class Cadet 1st Class Robert Bearley Tracy Christensen Leondro De Baca Jason Dall 10th Security Army spouse and Air Force Master Cadet Squadron 15 Forces Squadron Academy resident Sergeant (retired) November 14, 2008 3 New Commandant reflects on mission, fun

By Capt. Uriah Orland and plowing through things, as opposed Academy Public Affairs to ‘woe is me, this is terrible, and I’m not going to be able to do this.’ It’s all about During the change of command cere- the attitude and what we bring to the mony Oct. 15, incoming Commandant game,” he explained. of Cadets Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox As a former wing commander, concluded his comments with, “We’re General Cox is incorporating his expe- going to do this together as a team, we’re rience with new lieutenants into how he going to accomplish the mission, and leads the Cadet Wing. we’re going to have fun.” After about a “Twenty-five years ago when one month at the helm, General Cox has not graduated from here, or any second lieu- changed that focus. tenant coming into the Air Force, each had “You heard at the change of a little bit of time to play with. You didn’t command — do the mission, have fun. have to be up to a ‘full-up round,’ if you Trying to strike that balance between will, when you walked in the door,” the achieving the objective of making sure general explained. “Today, when one cadets not only learn to lead and develop comes into a unit as a second lieutenant into officers of character, but they still he or she is expected to lead — now. enjoy their time here is probably my Photo by Dave Ahlschwede Lieutenants can deploy and be on a biggest goal,” he said during an interview Surrounded by cadets, Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox convoy immediately, or some short period Nov. 5. (right) celebrates a Falcon score at a recent football game. General Cox after arriving at the first duty location, and One thing that has impressed, and assumed command of the Cadet Wing Oct. 15. ultimately be right in the middle of the even surprised, the new commandant is into more of an operational focus than I don’t think there are a lot of things I’ll fight. So there is not time anymore for a the cadets’ motivation. what existed back when I was a cadet, 25 need to change from when I was here grace period of a year or two — that “I didn’t realize the energy level they years ago. Back then, I would say just because many changes have already taken doesn’t exist anymore. And so, now it is have. They are going full speed all the being a good cadet was all it took to grad- place.” really important to ensure cadets are time,” he said. “You see it whether you’re uate — go to school, take your classes, take As the Cadet Wing prepares for ready to lead the day after graduation if in Mitchell Hall or at a sporting event. It your tests, march well, etc.,” General Cox Commandant’s Challenge Nov. 23-24, he need be.” is pretty amazing what they are able to do. reflected. “You didn’t have to do all the stressed having fun is not partying all General Cox concluded the inter- The level of accomplishment is much other things. Today, with the Officer the time, but is based on an individual’s view with a message for the cadets and higher, at least it’s higher than what I Development System, it isn’t three classes attitude. the base populace. experienced when I was a cadet here.” pushing down on the four degrees, it is “The day-to-day job of the Air Force “For the cadets: we will continue to “For example, the community service a gradual leadership development, and is oftentimes hard. We expect a lot out of do the mission — execute what we are activities going on. The first weekend I that didn’t exist back then.” our Airmen and we expect a lot out of our supposed to do — following the key areas was here there was a tornado that wiped “The 19 USAFA Outcomes help us cadets in what they are doing here,” the in the Cadet Sight Picture and focusing out a horse ranch in Eastern Colorado, focus where we need to go and I think general said. “It’s not going to be fun 24 on them and doing them right.” so we had a whole host of cadets volun- they are pretty clear,” he continued. “Now hours a day. Having fun can be competing “To the base populace: we have the tarily up there cleaning up for the ranch it is a matter of making sure not only on the intramural fields or courts. Having absolute best America has to offer at the owners. That kind of stuff is pretty cadets understand what those outcomes fun can even be building a tent together Air Force Academy. These cadets are so amazing.” are, but that the whole staff understands. because you are building a team and much better, so much smarter, than those Another huge change the comman- Even if you are a baseball coach, you camaraderie amongst yourselves in the who have come before. They are amazing dant has noticed is the shift in making the need to understand you are not just process.” in what they do every single day. You Academy more like the operational Air winning baseball games, rather devel- “We can still have fun doing our day- name it; they are out there doing incred- Force. oping officers of character and helping to-day jobs. It’s having an attitude of ible things. They are exceptional “We’re reshaping what we do here develop the Outcomes. So quite frankly, coming to work with smiles on our faces Americans.”

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) survey link and easy-to-follow instructions. So far, modate major command-specific questions, – Air Force leaders opened the door for all Airmen about 24 percent have responded. The personalized and includes comment questions so people can to voice their concerns Oct. 1 with the launching of link will remain active through Nov. 26. express their opinions on issues they feel strongly the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. “We want to thank those who have already taken about. Although that door is still open, it is slowly closing. the survey and encourage people who haven’t to At designated intervals, reminder e-mails with The survey, which runs through Nov. 26, is participate,” said Dorathy Felberg, of the Air Force personalized links are being sent out in case individ- designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Survey Office located at the Air Force Manpower uals have accidentally deleted or misplaced their e- Air Force’s active-duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian Agency. “Air Force leaders at all levels are seeking mail invitations. If a new link is needed, e-mail the members. Topics include job characteristics, trust, honest feedback, so they can implement positive Air Force Survey Office at [email protected]. support for deployment, resources, recognition, general change.” “We are looking forward to making this year’s satisfaction, unit performance and unit characteris- The 2008 survey is the sixth Air Force-wide survey Air Force Climate Survey the best yet,” said Ms. tics. conducted since 1997; however, this year’s version Felberg, “with increased participation, candid From Oct. 1-8, more than 566,700 e-mail invita- has been streamlined and includes 50 percent fewer feedback and leadership involvement across the Air tions were sent out Air Force-wide and included a questions. The survey also is customized to accom- Force.” AF creates HQ-level office for nuclear mission

bomber forces in their vital role providing nuclear nuclear roadmap as well as preparing to stand up Air A10 takes on a new, deterrence,” General Alston said. “The concentration Force Global Strike Command.” deterrence role of nuclear expertise in A10 will improve the focus on The stand up of the A10 is the second significant nuclear issues across the air staff and the flow of organizational change Air Force officials have imple- WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force leaders have information between the Air Force, the Department mented to improve management of the nuclear enter- created a new Air Staff directorate Nov. 1 that began of Defense and other mission partners.” prise. They already have taken steps to further operations to strengthen the focus on the nuclear As the assistant chief of staff for strategic deter- consolidate nuclear sustainment responsibilities in enterprise. rence and nuclear integration, General Alston will be Air Force Materiel Command, specifically at the The new office, aligned as A10 on the staff, is the focal point on the air staff for the Air Force nuclear Nuclear Weapons Center. officially called the Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear enterprise. Air Force officials also recently unveiled the Integration Office and will be led by Maj. Gen. C. “The new directorate provides policy oversight, proposal for a nuclear-only major command, Air Donald Alston. General Alston also directed the Air increased institutional focus and staff integration for Force Global Strike Command, as its future field Force Nuclear Task Force. nuclear issues,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. operating construct for the nuclear enterprise. “These organizational changes, together with Norton Schwartz. “The A10 will be instrumental in With plenty of more work to be done, the office other roadmap initiatives and strong leadership at managing the overall nuclear enterprise and will be plans to fully stand up in September 2009, General all levels, will improve our support to our missile and directly involved in implementing the Air Force Alston said.

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Courtesy photo The four-way formation demands teamwork and precision and plenty of practice to get it right. From Page 1 what I love about it. True competitors like that feeling.” a large part in the Academy’s performance Coach Wenger praised the teams for at what he called “the big boy nationals.” their dedication and sacrifice. He noted “In the four-way, it has to happen,” members give up Thanksgiving, Photo by Ann Patton he said. “They have to think and work Christmas and spring breaks for compe- Living history together. It is a 100-percent team event.” titions. Some also pay out-of-pocket for Retired Army Col. Russell Meacham explains the ever-present need to Coach added working as a team takes private practice and training off the defend the skies to Zach McGill, 10. Colonel Meacham will celebrate his more discipline than individual events. Academy. 90th birthday next June. He was among World War II veterans, members “It’s a tough dynamic to conquer,” he The teams are ratcheting up for the of “The Greatest Generation,” who shared their experiences with one said. collegiate parachuting championships another and visitors alike during the inaugural Veterans Day information The jitters didn’t interfere with the after final exams, Dec. 28-Jan. 2 in fair Tuesday at the Academy Golf Course. Plans are underway for the Academy’s performance. Rosharon, Texas. next two years to feature the Korean and Vietnam Wars at future fairs. Fair organizer, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jesse Boyd, said, “Competitors in any discipline get “That’s our big focus now,” Coach “Everyone has a beautiful story.” butterflies,” Coach Wenger said. “That’s Wenger said. Winning Smiles For Everyone! EXPERIENCED, CARING AND GENTLE

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By Col. John Norton As one of the Academy’s five Responsibility up to the point of decision. Then, cadets discuss and Ethical Reasoning and Action Outcome Team Lead Outcomes, Ethical Reasoning and Action involves the decide how the situation should have been dealt with head, heart and hands. — vivid learning occurs when cadets compare their From a darkened control trailer at an Air Force The head is used to recognize the ethical aspects answers to how the facilitator actually resolved the base in Nevada, an Academy graduate flies an MQ-9 of a situation and weigh the moral implications of dilemma. Reaper combat mission half a world away. The on-scene possible solutions. The heart is vital to considering the The ACES Director, retired Lt. Col. Ralph Hartman, Joint Terminal Attack Controller passes target infor- human dimensions of decisions, and the personal and is impressed with the maturity of the firsties’ approach mation on a reported Al Qaeda safe house to the organizational values that impact the moral merit of to dilemmas. Reaper pilot. With mounting excitement, the pilot possible solutions. Finally, hands means having the “Some cadets have trouble telling me what their sets up to drop a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack moral courage to carry out one’s decision, even when process is for values-based decision making, but they Munitions on the target. Just before the release point, “doing the right thing” is the most difficult option or generally come up with the right answers to some however, the pilot makes out on the video display an involves paying a high personal price. very tough scenarios,” he said. outline of a red crescent on the side of the building From the beginning of their 47 months at the “Cadets are often surprised by how much ‘grey area’ and aborts the attack. Academy, cadets are exposed to the Air Force Core there is in these decisions,” Colonel Hartman said. She recognized an unexpected moral element in Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and When asked what he got out of the program, a the decision to drop — the symbol for a protected Excellence In All We Do. Learning to embody these recent ACES firstie said, “I got what a good leader is, building, and aborted even though she was eager to Core Values is the beginning of ethical reasoning by as opposed to what an effective leader is. As they say, take out the terrorists. This tough, though ethically- laying the foundation for a sound moral reasoning when no one is looking, it’s the really small things that sound decision, turned out to be correct when further process based on these organizational values and one’s you have to look out for, because those are often the investigation revealed the targeted building was actu- personal values. hardest choices you’re going to have to make!” ally a host-nation clinic, and the safe house was a Specific examples of cadet experiences that develop Ethical Reasoning and Action is a foundational nearly identical structure across the street. ethical reasoning and action include the core academic Outcome for developing leaders of character. By the This scenario demonstrates one hallmark of a course Philosophy 310. Cadets are exposed to classical time cadets graduate, they must be ready to deal with leader of character — making ethically-sound, values- ethics, but take it one step further and explore how to the complexities of real-world ethical challenges and based decisions like this one, and having the moral apply ethical principles within the profession of arms. make morally sound, values-based decisions. strength to carry through on these difficult decisions. Another example is the character seminar for Just like the Reaper pilot who made the right This is vital in all professions, but in the profession of first-class cadets, the Academy Character Enrichment targeting decision, the nation counts on all military arms — with lethal force and extreme stakes often at Seminar or ACES. In this all-day event, cadets deal with leaders to have the character to make the right choices play — making morally correct decisions and seeing multiple real-world ethical dilemmas. Seminar facil- while executing the most serious national business — them through could not be more critical. itators share actual ethical situations from their careers, even when the “right thing” is the toughest choice.

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The number-one consideration when it comes to winter driving is planning, according to Academy Safety Director Lt. Col. Bryan Cessna. “Think about what you would do before the first snowfall,” advised the head of Academy safety. “Prepare a winter driving kit and get your vehicle ready well before that first heavy snowfall. Some early planning can save lives and or machinery later.” Academy roadways can become treacherous during heavy snow. “Really, any of the Academy’s major hills or sharp curves can become dangerous, however, most of those are closed during heavy snowfall,” he said. “With that caveat, Pine Drive and the Tri-intersection bridge are Preparation is key to maintaining winter driving safety. Photos by Mike Kaplan and Dave Ahlschwede dangerous as they should remain open at all times.” The colonel is unaware of any particular 2007 snow never driven in snow. extra washer fluid, boots, gloves, sand, kitty litter or old and ice incidents but said almost all base incidents are No matter how safe your car is, winter driving house shingles for traction are must haves. a result of excessive speed for the conditions and driving requires extra attention. Brake gently, accelerate gently Emergency supplies such as extra clothing and beyond one’s capability. Both factors can be mitigated and steer gently. blankets, flashlight with spare batteries, energy bars or and the corresponding accidents avoided. Steer into a skid. If you get stuck in the snow, throw dried snacks, drinking water, a battery powered radio “There is no particular depth of snow I would kitty litter, old newspapers or dirt in front of and behind with spare batteries, a first aid kit, booster cables, safety consider too dangerous,” Colonel Cessna said. “It has the drive wheels. In snowy conditions, drive in lower flares, a small shovel, and a jug of water and funnel for to do with the driving conditions and driver’s ability. gears. Avoid using overdrive. radiator refills are advisable. Low visibility, blowing wind and white-out conditions, Always keep your gas tank at least half full. “Don’t forget tools and ‘fix-it’ supplies such as a and ice layers are more dangerous than deep dry snow. Clean off all vehicle windows, not just a peep-hole screwdriver, pliers, rubber hammer, wrench, a can of Probably the biggest factor would be the driver’s expe- in the front windshield. Rear windshield, side windows, penetrating oil, an old scarf and belt for emergency rience and ability when it comes to driving in winter side view mirrors are equally important. Also prepare hose repairs, and a small throw rug and old shower conditions.” a winter driving kit to keep in your vehicle. curtain for kneeling next to your car or getting under The colonel has tips for Academy people who have Winter necessities such as an ice scraper, tire chains, it,” Colonel Cessna said.

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It is truly one of the women to be there for them as they return to everyday ually stay engaged with their wounded warriors. As a programs I have been most impressed with in my 11 life and we will honor that commitment,” said Arthur result of this two-way communication, the Air Force is years of service.” Myers, Directorate of Services director. currently developing new personnel policies that will Thanks in part to the employment counseling of Mr. To that end, the Air Force Wounded Warrior program, make it easier for wounded Airmen to stay on active-duty Churchill, Mr. Griffin now works as a physical security or AFW2, takes a comprehensive approach to helping status if they choose. manager with the 37th Security Forces Squadron at wounded Airmen. For those Airmen whose injuries may be too severe Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. 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By Butch Wehry He believes Korean and American cadets are almost Academy Spirit staff the same. “Even though they can complain more about the hard Seoul-born Korean Lt. Col. Hyoung Chung was academic environment compared to the cadets of five fascinated by aircraft and rockets as a youngster. Later, years ago, they are more capable and more skillful when the first space shuttle lift-off led him to graduate from they find what they like and the right motivation,” the the U.S Air Force Academy as an aeronautical engineer colonel said. in 1990 and he returned as an aeronautics instructor this American cadets question him about the North and year. South Korea confrontation, Korean culture, words and Now he is teaching two sections of Aero315, music and the ROKAF Academy. Fundamentals of Aeronautics, and one section of “At the beginning of the semester, the cadets had Astro310, Introduction to Astronautics. confused looks on their faces,” Colonel Chung said. “I Memories of recommendation of his South Korean was not sure if it was my English or the class material. air officer commanding at the Republic of Korea Air Force So instead of trying to perfect my English, I am teaching Academy at Cheongju, the one and a half-hour drive south some Korean words and they become more engaging and from Seoul, and being selected for the U.S. Air Force interact with me better.” Academy flood back to him now. Photo by Dave Armer Now living in on base, in Douglass Valley with his All kinds of memories move through him, like Lt. Col. Hyoung Chung has returned to the Academy. family, the Korean colonel will serve here until July 2010. having two basic cadet training sessions and back-to- In Korea, there were not many duties interfacing with back freshmen years. place in handball intramural competition, playing goalie U.S. Air Force people. “It was the longest time of my life,” the colonel said. and being selected as MVP for numerous games. “I acted as a translator when U.S. Air Force high- “I also had troubles speaking and understanding English At the ROKAF Academy, also a four-year degree ranking officials visit the ROKAF Academy,” he said. “I while upper-class cadets were yelling at me. granting school, he was a permanent academic instructor escorted visiting U.S. Air Force Academy cadets to “I was having a problem distinguishing ‘yes, sir’ with education as his specialty. various places in Korea twice.” and ‘yes, ma’am’, and was in the habit of saying, ‘yes sir’ He met many good friends while traveling around There is a memo of understanding on exchange without thinking,” said Colonel Chung. “If a female America with the Protestant choir. officers between both Academies. cadet jumped in to me while a male cadet was training “I skied for the first time while I was here as a cadet,” “I had two advantages in being selected,” he said. “One me, I used to call the female cadet ‘sir,’ and she became Colonel Chung said. “I was a speed maniac, only I did was English skills just a little better than another candi- furious. Again, while I was being yelled at by the female not know how to turn. The only thing my friend taught date and the fact that the ROKAF is trying to build up cadet, the original male cadet said to me something and me was to skid and stop at the bottom of slopes. I had the space components of the Korean Air Force. Right I responded with ‘yes ma’am.’ After that, it became a long to come down straight on the steeper slopes until the now, we are trying to create a new specialty for space training session and finally they brought a biology text- slope became shallow and I was able to do the only warfare and operations. We needed to improve Astro book and showed me the pictures of male and female maneuver I knew — stop. I loved Keystone, and I am related curriculum at the ROKAF. With being an bodies for my reference as a joke.” buying a season ticket. I have two goals: learning how instructor in the Aero department and having taught some As a senior cadet, the Korean student won first to turn and trying snowboarding before I get too old.” Astro-related courses, I was considered and selected.”

ence,” Doctor Fagin said. “I got to know my students He has already given thought to what he hopes to bring Fulbright very well, and, of course, my colleagues on the faculty. back and share with Academy people, the Air Force and I also hired a tutor who specialized in teaching Russian other Americans. From Page 1 to foreigners. She was very well connected in the St. “A sense of what is important to ordinary Russians, Petersburg artistic and intellectual community, so I got increased opportunities for technological exchange, collab- country with a modern economy, which, in-turn, requires to know many of her friends as well. Most people oration, an informed view of how Russians view the private property and economic freedom. At the same everywhere are basically friendly, you just have to be results of our elections, an informed view of how Russians time, while they are nominally a democracy, there has kind, respectful, and willing to learn from them and view America and our military, and common uses of always been a strong authoritarian and collectivist streak their culture.” technology in the war on terror,” Doctor Fagin said. in Russian history. Russia’s historical experience of polit- The thought of being culturally immersed does not His wife of 23-years, anticipates seeing her husband ical and personal freedom is a short and fragile one. I am bother him. abroad. interested in understanding how the Internet will affect “I hope to never come up for air unless I absolutely “My son, Max, is a junior at Dartmouth, and my the tension between freedom and autocracy in modern have to,” he said. daughter Erica, is a freshman at the University of Chicago,” Russia.” Might the chill in relations between Russia and the he said. “The current plan is for them all to come visit me Of the 17 American Fulbrighters to Russia this year, United States affect his stay there? at the summer solstice, during what Russians call the he is among three who are two-time award winners. “No,” said the professor. “As long as the United States ‘Beliye Nochi’, the White Nights. Going abroad is a remark- While away from home, he expects no difficulty in and Russia have diplomatic relations, there will be Fulbright able experience. It broadens the mind like nothing else establishing rapport. Scholars in Russia. And as long as there is a United States and it will deepen your sense of what it truly means to be “Certainly speaking the language makes a big differ- and a Russia, they will have diplomatic relations.” an American.”

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Top: Molly Bush fashioned “Morrison Torn” from newspaper strips and white glue. Right: “Papillion,” paint and fibers on silk by Susan Garment, depicts the freedom, beauty and flight of the butterfly. Above: Heidi Bergeron drew her inspiration for “Sunflowers” for the myriad of sunflowers growing in the south of France. 14 November 14, 2008 Second-half surge lifts Air Force

By Nick Arseniak Force center Kim Kreke notched a double-double Athletic Communications with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Raimee Beck and Kathleen Schjodt also reached The Air Force women’s basketball team opened double-figures in scoring for the Falcons, with Beck its 2008-2009 season with a 55-40 exhibition win over scoring 11 and Schjodt 10. Vera Jo Bustos was Adams Adams State in Clune Arena Nov. 6. State’s leading scorer with eight points. The Falcons broke open a 21-21 halftime tie by The Falcons never held a lead in the first half outscoring the Grizzlies 34-19 in the second half. Air and trailed by as many as seven before scratching their way back to a halftime tie. Air Force struggled to hold onto the ball in the opening stanza, committing 11 turnovers and thus taking nine fewer shots than Adams State. The Falcons took their first lead, 22-21, at the 19:23 mark in the second half on a Dana Loveless free-throw. After Air Force upped their lead to 24-21, Adams State came back with a 7-0 run to take a 28-24 lead with 13:57 left to go in the game. That’s around the time the Falcons took over the ballgame, rallying to outscore the Grizzlies 31-12 over the remainder of the game. The Falcons first went on a 10-2 run to go ahead 34- 30 at the 11-minute mark. Air Force then had another surge, out-scoring Adams State 8-2 over the next three minutes to take a 42-34 lead with eight minutes left to play. Beck and Schjodt led the second- half charge for the Falcons, as Beck Forward Dana Loveless goes up for the 2-point scored all 11 of her points in the latter jumper. half and Schjodt added seven, including scored five points and added five rebounds in 19 several clutch jumpers in the lane. minutes. Puentes scored eight points and was 5-of-6 Kreke had a dominant night inside from the free throw line to go with two assists in 25 the paint for Air Force, getting to the minutes. line nine times and sinking seven of her Anna Gault played 11 minutes as a reserve point free throws. She made it hard to guard for the Falcons. Gault tallied two points and Adams State to get any easy looks two assists. Sophomore Liz Dunsworth also saw inside, blocking three shots. action for Air Force, scoring eight points and pulling The Falcons out-rebounded the down a rebound in 23 minutes. Grizzlies, 42-30 with Beck adding eight Air Force shot 42.5 percent from the field and held Schjodt six boards. Adams State to a 26.3 percent shooting night. The For the Falcons, Loveless and Stevie Falcons made 3-of-9 three-pointers for a 33 percent Photos by Mike Kaplan Guard Brooke Cultra drives around defensive pressure during an Puentes started alongside Brooke clip. The Grizzlies were 2-of-21 for a dismal 9.5 exhibition game win over the Adams State Grizzlies. Cultra, Kreke and Beck. Loveless percent success rate. Falcons close out regular season with two wins

By Melissa McKeown Western Water Polo Association. Danny Harold saw action in goal for the Falcons, Athletic Communications Air Force dominated its morning contest against La notching nine saves on the morning. Verne, grabbing a 4-1 lead after one period and a 7-2 The second game of the day for Air Force started CLAREMONT, Calif. - In its last two regular-season advantage at the half. The Falcons continued their out much closer, with the Falcons holding on to a 3- games of the year, the Air Force water polo team went offensive assault after the break, shutting out the Leopards 2 lead after one period. However, Air Force kept its undefeated Sunday, winning a pair of road contests in the fourth period in the 12-goal victory. advantage for the rest of the game, leading 6-3 at the against La Verne and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Nine different Falcons scored against La Verne, led half before outscoring the Stags, 2-1, in each of the The Falcons defeated La Verne, 16-6, in the first by Jason Fung with three goals. Joey Brewer, Bobby last two quarters. game of the day, before picking up a 10-6 victory over Geiger, Alex Churnside, Anson Harvey and Tyler Hewko Geiger was the leading scorer for the Falcons against Claremont. The Falcons wrap up the regular season all added two goals each, while Miles McMullan, Jack Claremont, tallying four goals, while Wallin added with a 15-13 overall record and 10-5 mark in the Hines and Kurt Wallin each scored one goal apiece. three scores.

Mid-season list per-game average. He ranks third will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., of a special online pay-per-view Cross country Falcon defensive end Jake in the conference and 20th to face New Mexico today at 7 event. The special presentation of The Air Force cross country Paulson was one of 33 players nationally in tackles for loss with p.m., then battle UNLV in Las this match-up will be available team will travel to Fort Collins, named to the Hendricks Award 14 for 67 yards, which is a 1.4 per- Vegas Sunday at 1 p.m. in the live and on-demand via Internet Colo., for the 2008 NCAA Mid-Season Watch List. The game average. season finale. video streaming for one-time Mountain Region Championships Hendricks Award goes to the top Mens soccer Football coverage payment of $14.95. The game will at the Collindale Golf Course defensive lineman in the country. The Air Force Falcons (4- CBS College Sports Network, also be broadcast nationally on Saturday. The meet, which will Paulson has 8.5 quarterback sacks 12, 2-6 MPSF) conclude their announced the Air Force vs. BYU CBS College Sports, available via feature the top teams in the region, to rank second in the conference 2008 season this weekend with a football game Saturday will be satellite on DirecTV channel 610 is slated to begin at 11 a.m. (MST) and 15th nationally with a 0.85 pair of road games. The Falcons available across the nation as part and Dish Network channel 152. with the women’s race. November 14, 2008 15 Falcons sheer Rams

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Turnovers and a tough Air Force defense proved to be too much for Colorado State University as the Falcons soared to win over the Rams, advancing their record to 8-2. Colorado struck first scoring on a 1-yard run by Gatrell Johnson, topping off an eight-play, 62-yard drive. Jason Smith scored the extra point leaving the Falcons down 7-0. Quarterback Tim Jefferson passed to Ty Paffett for a 53-yard reception during an eight-play, 80-yard scoring drive. Kyle Lumpkin drove into the end-zone on a 4-yard run with 6:43 remaining in the first quarter. Ryan Harrison secured the extra point leveling the score Photo byTech. Sgt. Christopher DeWitt at 7-7. Air Force Falcon Asher Clark rushes for his first of two touchdowns against Colorado State University. The Falcons went on to beat the Rams advancing their record to 8-2, its best 10-game record since “We made a few big plays, and that helps,” said Air 1998 when the team opened 9-1. Force Head Coach Troy Calhoun. “I think we had some gains that were larger than 10, we haven’t had a extra point putting the Falcons on top again 21-14. following series leaving the Air Force with the ball on whole lot of those recently.” The Rams showed their might marching down the the Rams 26-yard line. Two plays later, Jefferson found Freshman tailback Asher Clark scored taking a field on a 16-play drive but were forced to attempt a tight-end Travis Dekker in the end-zone for a 4-yard fourth-and-short conversion attempt 41 yards for a field goal after a delay-of-game penalty on a fourth- touchdown reception. Harrison’s extra point would Falcon touchdown after forcing the Rams to punt. down conversion attempt. Smith’s 23-yard attempt hold the lead at 35-17 through the end of the third Following the extra point by Harrison, the Falcons led left the Rams trailing 17-21 at the end of the first half. quarter. at the end of the quarter 14-7. Colorado, proving they were not ready to give “We just kind of fell apart there a little bit in the The Falcons were forced to punt on the opening up, went for a fourth-down conversion, following a third quarter,” said Colorado State Head Coach Steve drive of the second quarter giving up some momentum penalty, securing a first-down on a 23-yard reception Fairchild. “We made some bad decisions, we missed to the Rams. Colorado then marched down the field by Rams Rashaun Greer. Three plays later Falcon a couple of things protection wise, and ended up rewarding themselves with a 4-yard pass from Billy Reggie Rembert intercepted Farris to give Air Force turning the ball over a couple of times and that’s all Farris to wide receiver Dion Morton. Smith earned the the ball on their 20. Clark ended the series with a it took for this thing to get out of hand. extra point tying the score at 14. career-best run of 45 yards and recording a career-high “I give Air Force credit, Troy did a nice job. They Air Force’s Jefferson wasted no time re-gaining 136 yards rushing total to give the Air Force some played very well and they deserve this victory,” Fairchild the lead for the Falcons with a 74-yard pass, the longest breathing room. Harrison’s field goal gave the Falcons added. by the Falcons this season, to Kyle Halderman on the a 28-17 lead. Air Force was shut down on Colorado’s 10-yard return play. Halderman set a career high 99 yards in Quarterback Billy Farris was picked off by for a line with 12:24 remaining after the opening drive of receiving with his two receptions. Harrison scored the second time by Ken Lamendola, his first, in the the fourth quarter. Harrison’s 27-yard field goal attempt put the Falcons up and extended the streak of points scored in consecutive quar- ters to 18. Harrison also set a new Air Force single- season record with 20 field goals. “You look over the last five weeks and you find different ways to win, and what we’ve been able to do is keep a glue,” Coach Calhoun said, whose five game winning streak is the most since the 2003 team opened the season 5-0. Colorado was unable to make anything happen and had to punt after just four plays. Air Force ground the clock down for 14 plays and 70 yards before time expired broadening the Falcon’s Mountain West Conference winning streak to a school- record four games leaving them 5-1 in the conference. Colorado State’s record sinks to 4-6, 2-4 in the MWC. The Falcons are at home again Saturday when they host the Brigham Young University Cougars. Kickoff Photo by David Armer Falcons quarterback Tim Jefferson cuts through the Colorado State Rams defense during the Falcons’ home game Saturday. is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. 16 November 14, 2008 Outdoor Adventure Program gets in gear

Shredding fresh powder is on the agenda for several (some warm clothing and boots “may” be available). Sign upcoming trips from the Academy Outdoor Adventure up early. Program. Trips depart from and return to the Academy Ski and snowboard trips Outdoor Recreation Center in the Community Center. These trips leave at 5:45 a.m., but you can catch a Sign up early – activities are offered first-come, first- few winks on the way to the resort before enjoying served. Reservations are required and all prices are per some of Colorado’s finest skiing. Then, we’ll load up at person. To sign up or for more info, call 333-2940 or 4 p.m. and enjoy the scenery, read or take a nap on the 333-4475. ride home. The activity fee is $22.50, which includes transporta- Moonlight snowshoe adventure tion. Purchase discounted lift tickets at either Academy Outdoor Recreation Center prior to the trip. Some December 12, 5 p.m. Spend an evening on snow- upcoming trips include: Nov. 25 to Keystone and Nov. shoes. You can bring a light, but might not need it if 27 to Winter Park. the moon favors us. The activity fee is $20 which includes transportation, guides, snowshoes, poles, snacks and refreshments. Monarch Madness December 6 or 20: Jump on one of the “Monarch Madness” trips and enjoy a great day on the slopes, save Dutch Oven cooking class a fist-full of money and leave the driving to us. One price Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. We will cook up a holiday dinner gets transportation and a lift ticket. Ages 13-68 pay $49, with all the fixin’s and desert. The best part: we sit ages 7-12 pay $35. Season pass holders, ages 6 and younger down and eat our work at the end of class. Cost is $15. and 69 and older pay for transportation only, $22.50.

Half-day snowmobile trip Spring break in Moab Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a half day (about three full The next Academy Outdoor Adventure Program hours) of snowmobiling in the mountains around hiking/biking trip to Moab, Utah, will be during Spring Buena Vista. Everyone should experience this at least Break 2009. Costs for lodging, transportation and once. The activity fee is $145 each for ages 16 and older. national park entry fees usually run between $199- Tandem riders share a sled and pay $194 total. Ages 5- $285. Buy this trip for someone special for Christmas 15 are welcomed. The activity fee includes transporta- and we’ll provide you with a nice gift card to put under tion, guides, half day snowmobile trip, and helmet the tree. Photo by James Lovely Colorado offers snowmobiling galore.

 

 

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Ski rental Separating or retiring from the Air Representatives for the 2008 tax season. Season ski rentals from the Academy Force in a year or less? This mandatory This program is a vital service to the Outdoor Recreation Center require an briefing assists you in identifying bene- military community. All officers, enlisted appointment for a fitting. Call 333-4753. fits and services associated with your members, and civilians associated with transition and beyond. the Academy may volunteer to support Volunteer program Air Force members, families and retirees. There are several on-base organiza- Comprehensive training the first week tions in need of volunteers. Contact of December with the Internal Revenue Career night Jeannie Lopez at 333-3168/3444 for will be supplemented with TaxWise more information. The Air Force Admissions Liaison computer training organized by the legal Officers will host the annual Military office. Contact your unit commander Officers Career Night from 5:30 to 8 Dance classes and Capt. Jacob Frank at 333-6222 or The Academy Community Activities p.m. Dec. 2 in the Arnold Hall Ballroom. 333-3642, or e-mail: jacob.frank@ Center offers ballroom dance classes Admissions representatives from each usafa.af.mil or [email protected] Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7 p.m. and salsa Elmo makes music military service academy – West Point, before Nov. 21 to volunteer. dance classes Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Mark your calendar for a musical Annapolis, Coast Guard, Merchant Call 333-2928 for more information. event like no other – monsters making Marine and Air Force Academy, as well On-line selling music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their as representatives from Army, Air Force The U.S. Postal Service will hold an 5K turkey trot Sesame Street friends are taking to the and Navy ROTC will present informa- eBay seminar from 9 to 11 a.m. (first The annual Turkey Trot is 3:30 p.m. state to share their love of music in tion and be available to answer ques- session) and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. (second today and is free and open to everyone Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” tions. Cadets from each of the academies session) Tuesday in the Association of age 18 and older. The race will be run Dec. 17-18 at the Pikes Peak Center. and ROTC branches will offer insights Graduates conference room, 3116 on the Par Course Trail, which starts and Tickets may be purchased online at and answers as well. RSVP by Nov. 30. Academy Drive. The seminar will teach finishes behind the Academy Fitness www.ticketswest.com. For more infor- Include phone number/email address/ how to sell on-line, as well as how to Center. For more information, call 333- mation, call (719) 477-2121 or visit number attending to: Kris_Belcher@ create a greeting card. It will also include 4522. www.sesamestreetlive.com. msn.com or call (719) 964-1143. gift cards from a number of businesses. Call (719) 472-0537 to register. Studio tour Tax help The Airman and Family Readiness Center The 6th Annual Pikes Peak Studio The Academy Legal Office seeks Tour is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and SnoFest headquarters Contact the A&FRC at 333-3444 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lift tickets, party tickets and accom- for any questions and/or registration. modations are now available for SnoFest Smokebrush Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Avenue, Suite 102. The tour presents 2009, the 19th annual military snow TAP Seminar unique fine art and crafts by profes- sports weekend, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2009, Tuesday through Nov. 21; 7:30 a.m. sional artists of the Pikes Peak region. at Keystone Resort. For more informa- to 4:30 p.m. CADET CHAPEL tion, visit www.usafaservices.com/ Smokebrush joins the studio tour as a Catholic Masses: Separating in a year or retiring in SnoFest.html. venue for this repertoire of artists to Sunday two years or less? Call now to reserve exhibit oil and watercolor paintings, Confession - 9:15 a.m. your spot in the next available Transition Mass - 10 a.m. drawings, prints, jewelry, metal sculp- Ecumenical Thanksgiving Assistance Program class. Wednesday service ture, ceramics, clay sculpture, weaving, Adoration of the Blessed Group Pre-Separation Counseling mixed media and photography. For more Sarcrament - 5:30 p.m. The Community Center Chapel will Confession - 5:30 p.m. hold an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Held every Monday (except during information, visit: www.pikespeak Mass - 6:30 p.m. Service Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The guest TAP week); 2:30 to 4 p.m. studiotour.com. Weekday speaker is Paul “P.K.” Robinson, a 1962 Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. Academy graduate. While serving in Protestant Services: Vietnam, he was shot down, incarcer- Sunday ated in various prisons in the Hanoi Traditional/Liturgical - 9:00 a.m. Contemporary - 11:00 a.m. area and was released in March 1973. He will speak on the topic of “Thankfulness Jewish Services for Freedom.” A pie social will follow in Friday Sabbath Service - 7 p.m. the fellowship hall. Attendees can bring a pie to share and another to be taken Buddhist Worship Wednesday to 24-hour operations offices. For more Traditional Mahyana Service -6:30 p.m. information, call 333-3300. Muslim Prayer Friday Water aerobics Salaat ul-Jumman - 12:30 p.m. The Academy Fitness & Sports Center offers a 10-punch card for water All Other Faiths Call 333-2636 for more information aerobics. The cost is $30 and the card does not expire. Water aerobics classes COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Catholic Masses: Thursday at 5:05 p.m. Improve muscular Saturday strength and endurance and increase Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. Mass - 4 p.m. overall aerobic conditioning with zero Sunday impact on the joints. For more informa- Mass - 9:30 a.m. tion, call 333-4522. Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. (September - May) America recycles Tuesday-Friday Mass - 11:30 a.m. To commemorate America Recycles Day Saturday, the 10th Civil Engineer Protestant Services: Squadron will hold an electronic recy- Wednesday Photo by James Lovely Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. cling event through January. Each Fellowship followed by Religious Wednesday and Thursday electronic High-Speed pass Education (September - May) items can be taken to Bldg. 8125 from SnoFest, the annual military snow sports weekend, will be held Jan. 30- Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for recycling. The event Feb. 1, 2009, at Keystone Resort.The cardboard derby, Jan. 31, is arguably Contemporary - 6 p.m. Sunday is free to all participants. Some recy- the weekend’s showcase event. Families, squadrons, teams and individu- Traditional - 8 a.m. clable items are personal computers and als build snow racers from cardboard, tape, paint, paper and rope. Some Gospel - 11:15 a.m. components, televisions, DVD or CD build them at home and bring them to the mountain, while others build players, stereos, speakers and VHS theirs on-site from materials provided. For more information about the Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality: derby, free ski racing or discounted lodging, lift or party tickets, call Contact Tech. Sgt. Longcrier at 333-6178 players. Call Jeanie Duncan at 333-0812 Information, Tickets and Tours at 333-4475. [email protected] for more information.