VOL. 46 NO.24 JUNE 16, 2006 BRAC town hall set

By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff

A Base Realignment and Closure Town Hall meeting, to explain the relocation of inpatient services from the 10th Medical Group to Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, is scheduled for 6 p.m., June 21, in the community center theater. Members from Air Staff and the 10th Medical Group will brief upcoming changes to the 10th Medical Group and their affect on the capabil- ities of the medical facility. “This change is to take place beginning in October 2007,” said Maj. Scott Suckow, 10th MDG spokesperson. “Specific details of how the transition will take place are under discussion between the commanders of the 10th MDG and Evans Army Community Hospital, as well as with staff members from the Air Force Surgeon General’s Office, Army Medical Command and the Colorado Springs Multi-Service Market Office.” Photo by Danny Meyer The 10th MDG staff has been Taking aim engaged in intensive planning efforts A future leader from the class of 2009 keeps an eye out for aggressors during Global Engagement Monday. with the Air Force Surgeon General’s During the mandatory summer training, thirdclassmen learn how to set up and maintain a deployed camp. On Office, Evans Army Community the last day of training, cadets must maintain their base from a simulated attack. See story, page 18. Hospital staff and the Colorado Springs Multi-Service Market Office since BRAC was enacted in October 2005. The changes are mandated by Young chemists compete to represent U.S. the 2006 National Defense Authorization Act. By Capt. Uriah Orland after the international competition. The 10,000 students from around the country. In fiscal year 2005, the 10th MDG Academy Public Affairs students take two written and two labora- From that group, 1,000 were invited to provided 186,000 outpatient visits tory exams. Each laboratory exam consists take an all-day theoretical and laboratory and 1,050 inpatient admissions. The top high school chemistry students of two labs that must be executed, the data exam. Some 30,000 military benefici- in the United States are competing in the processed and the analysis completed within “The admissions exam is one that a lot aries are enrolled with the 10th MDG, 2006 U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Study four hours. of our undergraduates would not do well Major Suckow said. Camp June 4 through Sunday at the The four students selected to attend the on,” Dr. Gardner said. Inpatient services will relocate to Academy. The 20 students are vying for four international competition in Gyeongsan, Despite the difficulty of the test, half Evans Army Community Hospital. spots to represent the United States at the Republic of Korea, July 2-11, will be noti- of this year’s participants are returning. 10th MDG enrollees requiring inpa- 38th International Chemistry Olympiad. fied Saturday night during the olympiad Andrew Freddo, a recent graduate of tient admission will be treated at Evans Seventeen boys and three girls from 12 banquet at the Paragon Culinary School. Manalapan High School, Manalapan, N.J., Army Community Hospital or a states are participating in classroom lectures Being selected for the camp is a great is back for his third and final year. civilian hospital. and laboratory exercises covering analyt- achievement for the students, the olympiad’s “It’s always exciting to come back and Members can call the beneficiary ical, organic, inorganic, physical and director, Dr. Kim Gardner said. Each went meet the people and mentors and do a lot services office at 333-5597 for more biochemistry. through two rounds of exams to qualify for of chemistry in the two weeks,” Andrew said. information. The format of the olympiad is modeled the camp. The first round involved about See OLYMPIAD, Page 5

I N News Feature Sports S Summer School Cadet gets Pounds retains I in the AOR reality check NCAA title D Page 4 E Page 15 Page 22 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY June 16, 2006 Airmen-leaders operate in dynamic environment

By Lt. Col. Trent Edwards Airmen were instrumental in removing 88th Air Base Wing Comptroller Squadron Saddam Hussein’s oppressive regime, commander and today we are intimately involved with transitioning Iraq to a self-reliant, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) — autonomous government. Today we find ourselves operating in a Airmen-leaders are littered dynamic, expeditionary and austere throughout the Iraqi theater of opera- security environment. More than ever tion. We’re at expeditionary air bases, before, today’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Army posts and forward-operating and Marines are asked to act in ways bases; we work as part of the that will irrevocably impact the global Multinational Security Transition community. Strong, bold, responsible Command Iraq, the Multinational Corps leadership at all levels is vital to mission Iraq and at embassies. success. Others find themselves working as As America’s Airmen, we deliver part of an Army-led Combined Joint sovereign options for the defense of the Special Operations Task Force, working United States of America and its global and leading directorates in Balad, Iraq, interests. We fly and we fight in air, such as the J-1 personnel office, J-8 space and cyberspace. comptroller office, engineering office, Just think about that for a moment. J-2 intelligence office and J-6 communi- Right there in our mission statement we cations office. We work side by side address the global impact of what our with civilians, local nationals and sister Airmen bring to the table. It’s an service components, each of us bringing awesome leadership responsibility that our talent and leadership to bear on the we have. successful execution of the mission. “Leadership isn’t rank, position, The fact is, everyone is a leader; privilege, title or money; it is responsi- each of us bears responsibility for bility,” Gen. Colin Powell, former mission success or failure from airman chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to general. We each have a vested Secretary of State, once said. interest in the outcome. Our wingmen, The title “leader” must be earned our families, our Air Force and our Illustration by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins through a demonstrated commitment to nation are counting on us to do the right environment. development and training, empowering excellence and responsibility. Leaders thing and do things right, even when no This uniqueness isn’t limited to the their troops to succeed by giving them must take full responsibility for their one is watching. comptroller career field. In other Air the tools to do so. actions and the actions of their people. Our Air Force core values — Force specialties, young military Successful leaders ensure every They must make tough, uncompro- Integrity First, Service Before Self and professionals are charged to teach secu- team member has an equal opportunity mising decisions. In today’s combined, Excellence in All We Do — are not a rity forces procedures — weapons and to succeed. They must be honest in the joint, expeditionary environment, lives bumper sticker. They are our way of perimeter defense — to Iraqis and are assessment of each troop’s capability can be lost if leaders falter. life. involved in peacekeeping and humani- and reward accordingly. They under- As our world continues to change We are a nation at war, and, as tarian operations, such as the relief stand that responsible leadership is not and our military continues to transform, expeditionary Airmen, we must be efforts for Hurricane Katrina and the a popularity contest and rewarding poor America’s Airmen find themselves at prepared to operate and lead in combat, tsunami, and transporting Nigerian performers for the sake of keeping the center of the joint warfighting team. as well as peacetime environments. troops to help stabilize the civil-war- everyone happy isn’t true leadership. Operation Enduring Freedom is a great During my current deployment to stricken African region of Darfur, It doesn’t serve as an incentive to example. A U. S.-led, international effort Iraq, I’ve combat-patrolled more than Sudan. those who are truly working hard, and, freed the Afghan people from the 1,500 miles and been a part of multiple As we provide worldwide vigilance in the end, it lowers performance expec- Taliban and Al-Qaeda regimes. special operations convoys throughout through conventional and unconven- tations and eats at the morale and effec- Along with the help of some 80 the Iraqi theater. At that time, I was tional warfare, humanitarian actions, tiveness of the unit and the Air Force, coalition allies, we have successfully under the convoy leadership of a senior peacekeeping and peace-enforcing and that is something we can ill afford. introduced the concepts of freedom, noncommissioned officer. I trusted that operations, we have to be cognizant that To successfully combat emerging liberty and democracy to our new allies. Army senior NCO with my life. He was the world is watching what we do and threats and win the war on terrorism, it Operation Enduring Freedom efforts the experienced combat leader who how we do it. is more important than ever that we helped build schools, hospitals, bridges briefed and led our convoy operations We each must institutionalize our remember great plans don’t succeed and water wells and to complete agricul- — no questions asked. Air Force core values and apply them without great people to implement ture and irrigation projects. Women in In my capacity as the Combined throughout the entire security environ- them. Some of America’s best and Afghanistan now vote and attend school, Joint Special Operations Task Force J8 ment in how we act and interact with brightest young professionals have children are vaccinated, and there are comptroller, I’ve been responsible for the joint force. There isn’t one set of chosen to serve the nation, and they are training and employment programs. sending my NCOs to various parts of rules for in-garrison leadership and looking for challenges and leadership While life in Afghanistan is not Iraq to support the special forces another set for deployed leadership. opportunities. perfect, the ability of Taliban and Al- mission. Not something your typical Regardless of the environment, Combat capability begins and ends Qaeda forces to operate freely is financial managers get to do, yet here successful leaders embrace Air Force with our Airmen leaders. We owe them disrupted, and the Afghan citizens have we are. We have new missions, new core values. They take the time to get to strong, responsible, unwavering leader- hope for a brighter future. challenges and new opportunities to know their people and what motivates ship and should expect nothing less Similarly, Operation Iraqi Freedom lead as a result of a changed security them; they invest most of their time to from them.

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The Air Force has selected 4,613 of 23,230 eligible Karen Bryerton, 10th Mission Support Squadron Sharron Bristow, 10th Medical Support Squadron technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, a Noel Canlapan, 10th Medical Support Squadron Casey Carrigan, 34th Training Wing 19.85 percent selection rate; and 6,904 of 41,186 eligible Toby Carlile, 10th Security Forces Squadron Angeline Chen, Admissions staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, a James Escher, 34th Training Group Mark Christmas, 10th Mission Support Squadron 16.76 percent selection rate. James Fairman, 34th Training Squadron Rene Contreras, 10th Security Forces Squadron Twenty-seven of the Academy’s 108 eligible technical William Farnand, 10th Medical Support Squadron Erica Cooper, Inspector General sergeants were selected for promotion to master sergeant, Dexter Frederick, Inspector General Julia Douglas, 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron a 25 percent selection rate. Thirty-five of the Academy’s Randy French, Academy Band Johnathan Gamer, 10th Medical Operations Squadron 187 eligible staff sergeants were selected for promotion Jennifer Isom, 34th Training Group Jeri Goff, Judge Advocate to technical sergeant, a 18.72 percent selection rate. Randall Kwiatkowski, 34th Training Group Rebecca Head, 10th Medical Operations Squadron The master sergeant selection rate dropped 6.19 Melissa Lewis, Personnel Sandra Hummel, 10th Medical Operations Squadron percent from last year, while this year’s technical sergeant Gino Mattorano, Public Affairs Jason Justice, 34th Training Group rate dropped 4.25 percent from last year. Jeffrey Matzke, Preparatory School Matthew Kaden, 10th Medical Operations Squadron The Air Force programs the top five enlisted grades Kenneth Nahrwold, 34th Training Group Carey Kehrer, 10th Medical Operations Squadron to 56 percent of enlisted end strength. The programmed Douglas Paul, 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Michael Leddy, 10th Medical Operations Squadron fiscal 2007 reduction in total enlisted end strength from Kerrie Pillow, 10th Mission Support Squadron Michelle Leiwig, Personnel 282,822 to 264,424 resulted in lower enlisted promotion David Romero, Personnel Cyril Luster, 10th Medical Operations Squadron quotas. Stanley Sakamoto, Academy Band Netha Manby, 10th Dental Squadron There is a celebration for enlisted selects today at 4 Marc Schoellkopf, 34th Training Squadron Shiona Meyer, Financial Management p.m. in the Milazzo Club. Christopher Schwarz, Command Section Kimmy Middleton, 10th Medical Support Squadron Dennis Scott, Dean of Faculty Civil Engineering David Neuhard, 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Joseph Shelton, 34th Training Group Annette Owens, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Captain Selects Richard Skrabak, Financial Management Heather Pagani, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Brian Vidrine, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Sanya Pospischil, 10th Dental Squadron Vanessa White, 10th Communications Squadron Jaclyn Ramirez, Personnel Kimberly Miller, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Latonya Wilson, Financial Management Nathan Reiger, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Dara Petroff, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Lisa Wright, Preparatory School Eric Rozet, 10th Mission Support Squadron Teresa Sivil, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Sally Russo, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Joshua Sigler, 10th Medical Operations Squadron John Stephens, 10th Medical Support Squadron Master Sergeant Tech Sergeant Ryan Thompson, 10th Security Forces Squadron Gregory Westhart, 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Brian Williams, 10th Dental Squadron Lynn Barron, 10th Medical Support Squadron Corey Blackburn, Personnel Terrance Williams, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Lee Blackwell, 98th Flying Training Squadron Richard Blanchette, 10th Medical Operations Squadron Pamela Wilson, 10th Dental Squadron

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AMERICANS AT THEIR BEST Academy Spirit 4 June 16, 2006 Cadets deploy for a summer in the AOR By Capt. Thomas Crosson what it was like to be deployed.” 386 Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs During their visit, cadets will be exposed to a variety of career fields, from Summertime for university students pilots and aircraft maintenance to security is the chance to relax and unwind after forces and contracting, to see first hand, surviving grueling semesters of cram- how each function works in order to ming for exams and researching term accomplish the Air Force mission. They’ll papers. Some students spend this time at also be provided with mission briefings, home with their parents, some students C-130 static tours, visits to the local U.S. travel to tropical vacation spots. Some Embassy and other area military installa- students go to war. tions and cultural awareness events. Photos by Capt. Thomas Crosson Nineteen Academy juniors and seniors “This is a phenomenal program. It (Top) Cadet 1st Class April embarked on a unique summer intern gives our future officers the most realistic McDonald is briefed by Capt. program of sorts June 5 when they arrived and intensive picture of what they will be Anthony Antoline, 386th in Southwest Asia to begin a nearly four- doing for the next four-plus years of their Expeditionary Aircraft Main- tenance Squadron, June 7. week intense, hands-on orientation with lives,” said Capt. Aaron Gibson, 386th Cadet McDonald is part of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at an AEW executive officer and Operation Air Operation Air Force which air base directly involved in supporting Force project officer. “This is a great deploys cadets to various Air Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring opportunity for our Airmen here to inter- Force bases for four weeks to Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of face with the cadets to show off what they better understand the Air Africa. do and to help mold the cadets into great Force. Every year, through Operation air, officers.” (Left) Cadet 1st Class Matt Academy upper-classmen visit Air Force While the cadets are here, each will Jasinski goes over a vehicle bases throughout the world. Last year be paired up with a company grade officer operations checklist with marked the first time cadets were selected in a career field they are interested in Staff Sgt. Marvin Skinner, for Southwest Asia air bases. While cadets learning more about. They’ll work the 386th Expeditionary Security are not permitted within Iraq or same jobs alongside CGOs and non- Forces Squadron flight Afghanistan, the locations they’ll be commissioned officers during the duty chief, prior to heading out visiting will be close enough to give them day to gain insight and experience about on a base defense mission the perspective they’ll need to lead that particular Air Force specialty they’d June 7. tomorrow’s expeditionary Airmen. The never receive in a classroom. Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. security forces troops do in the field. 386th AEW will host two groups of cadets Some cadets choose to pair up with “I don’t want to be a know-nothing “I might be over here right after tech- this summer, mentoring a total of 37 a career field they’ve been selected to lieutenant on day one (of active duty),” nical school,” he said. “Why not take the students. join, or hope to join when they enter active Cadet Jasinski said while describing why opportunity to get a better understanding For one cadet who will become an duty, while other cadets chose a completely he wanted to broaden his awareness about of what is going on here?” aircraft maintenance officer when she different career field to shadow. the support-side of the Air Force. “I’ve Col. Timothy Hale, 386th AEW graduates in 2007, a flightline at an air base Cadet 1st Class Matt Jasinski is one talked to plenty of pilots at the Academy. commander, said he is ecstatic to host the in Southwest Asia is exactly where she of the 525 members of the Class of 2007 I’ll have the chance to shadow plenty of cadets and to offer them the chance to wanted to spend her OAF tour. who will attend undergraduate pilot pilots at UPT,” he added. learn more about the Air Force. “I wanted to get a feel for what I’ll be training once they graduate. But rather than Cadet 1st Class Stephen Boyd, a future “This is a great opportunity for them doing (upon graduation),” Cadet 1st Class embedding with a flying squadron, Cadet intelligence officer, wanted to shadow the to experience the reality of our Air Force April McDonald said. “I wanted to see Jasinski chose to join up with the 386th 386th ESFS to gain better insight on what as we fight in the Global War on Terror.” &HOHEUDWH)DWKHU·V'D\$W

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By Butch Wehry Monday telephone interview. opportunity to perform them.” ferred to a waiting Flight for Life heli- Academy Spirit staff He said details of what happened to him Academy fire fighters, with the help copter and flown to Penrose Community are foggy. of specialists from El Paso County Search Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was listed After a fall from Eagle Peak April 22, Reports, though, detail what happened and Rescue, stabilized the injured cadet on in critical condition. Cadet 3rd Class Thomas Avolio is recov- after the fall. the mountainside and began hand-carrying “Given the degree of trauma and head ering well and has been transferred to a The other two cadets and three passers- him down the mountain. injury on his initial presentation, his degree California Veterans Affairs hospital for by climbed down to help the fallen cadet, “This incident required a lot of rescuers of recovery is a real miracle,” said Col. rehabilitation. using cell phones to call for emergency to ensure the operation was conducted as Chris Williams, Academy neurologist and Cadet Avolio was discharged from rescue aid. Rescue crews reached the trail quickly as possible while ensuring the medical staff chief. Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs June head within the hour, but required an addi- safety of everyone on the mountain,” said A medical evaluation board is 8 and arrived June 11 for rehabilitation tional 30 minutes to physically reach him Chief Clinton. “El Paso SAR brought a lot underway for Cadet Avolio. The board and physical therapy at the Palo Alto VA with medical supplies due to his isolated to the table. They have a large pool of can determine several different courses of Medical Rehabilitation Center. location. highly experienced personnel to draw from.” action, including return to duty, tempo- The fall and injuries are not damp- “Our main concern was reaching The party reached an open area when rary disability retirement list, discharge ening the spirits of this political science the victim as quickly and safely as a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the with severance pay and discharge without major from Des Moines, Wash. possible,” reported Assistant Fire Chief Wyoming Army National Guard arrived to severance pay. “I’m working on balance and a Martin Clinton, incident commander hoist Cadet Avolio, at an altitude of 8,600 He was hospitalized during finals. He broken ankle, trying to get my strength for the operation. “We constantly train feet, near the cliff face in strong winds. After said he hopes to return to the Academy as back and get in shape,” he said in a for situations like this but rarely have the successfully making the hoist, he was trans- a cadet 2nd class in 2007. Retirees recognized at information fair By Butch Wehry “We have the opportunity to serve the people who Captain Schneeweis told the attendees to expect Academy Spirit staff preceeded us,” said Col. Peter Walsh, 10th Medical the soaring costs of care to retirees to continue to Group commander. “We recognize what you have done receive close scrutiny in the future. About 200 military retirees attended Saturday’s and we’re working to plan for the future.” Various representatives from veteran’s organiza- annual Retiree Appreciation Day and Information Fair Other keynote speakers were from the Military tions and base agencies staffed information booths in Arnold Hall. Officers Association of America. Retired Coast Guard in the Arnold Hall Ballroom to provide information The event was sponsored by active-duty military Capt. Bud Schneeweis and retired Army Lt. Col. and answer questions. personnel, non-profit volunteer and support organ- Bill Pierce presented information and fielded ques- “It’s amazing how much we forget or don’t hear izations and commercial vendors to honor military tions regarding recent retiree benefit changes ranging after retirement,” said one retired Air Force officer. retirees and recognize their contributions both in from TRICARE fees to proposed Congressional “It’s also a great way to connect with friends I have and out of active service. legislation. not seen in years.”

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By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle mission,” he said. “Second, you need certain numbers inevitably will be national security challenges beyond Air Force Print News of people at various points in their career.” what is happening in the central command area of Air Force officials continuously study the force responsibility that we need to be prepared for when WASHINGTON (AFPN) — As Air Force officials structure and retention tendencies. By doing this, they they present themselves.” continue to implement 2006 force shaping initiatives, can predict to some degree what skills will be needed Couple the recapitalization efforts with the current they prepare for the majority of personnel reductions set in recruitment, how many people are recruited in each and future high operations tempo due to the war on terror for fiscal 2007. skill set and the likelihood of those individuals staying and the result is the operation and investment costs They plan to reduce the service’s current size by for a longer or shorter career. increase. 40,000 full-time equivalent positions by 2011. This “We have for many years brought in roughly 35,000 “That means that our people-part of the budget also amounts to roughly 35,000 active duty positions. enlisted people every year,” General Brady said. “If has got to be kept in check and at the right level,” “This plan is fairly front-loaded,” said Lt. Gen. things work out right, about 35,000 people leave the Air General Brady said. “We need, to the very maximum Roger A. Brady, Air Force deputy chief of staff for Force every year. You must maintain, for budgetary extent that we can, to have the right number of people. manpower and personnel. “To take care of some invest- purposes, a certain force to do the job and to stay within Not too few, not too many. ment accounts we have, and to meet some obligations the budget and the authorization that the Congress gives “If we get too far out of balance, we cannot operate that were requested of us by the DoD, about 20,000 (posi- us.” as effectively,” he said. “We cannot recapitalize, we tions) must come out by the end of fiscal 2007.” Staying within the budget authorization means the cannot replace the old equipment that we have. And the The Air Force, as well as the other services, receives three main spending accounts must be balanced out. Airmen who remain with us do not get the training they appropriated funds based on the budgets submitted by Recapitalization is a priority for Air Force expendi- need or the equipment they need, and we have hard the President and approved by Congress each year. It is tures. The general said the current aircraft average age time sustaining operations. If we have the right number fairly predictable within a certain range how much is 23. In contrast, at the end of the Vietnam War the of people, we are much more likely to be able to sustain money the Air Force will receive, the general said. average age was eight. the benefits package that we have been able to secure Air Force officials designate funds into three main “Now, our force, our equipment, our aircraft and our with the very generous assistance of the Congress.” categories: operation accounts that enable bases to func- satellites are much, much more capable than they were The Air Force’s expeditionary nature will impact the tion and complete their missions; investment accounts at the end of Vietnam, but they are getting old,” he said. personnel authorization reduction decisions. The Air Force that buy and replace equipment; and people accounts “Air Force senior leaders recognize that we must make analyzes and prioritizes each career field from a perspec- for paying, training and taking care of Airmen. sure that we are not only the world’s most respected air tive of what it takes for each specialty to support the AEF. “As it turns out, people are the most important thing and space force today, but for tomorrow as well. To do “Some career fields are very heavily forward- we have. They also are the most expensive thing we have,” that we must recapitalize that aging fleet of aircraft.” deployed and they would take fewer reductions than a General Brady said. “So we must keep those accounts In increasing recapitalization efforts, Air Force offi- career field that does not have that forward footprint,” in relative balance.” cials are looking not only at the requirements needed the general said. “It is a fairly complicated puzzle, but Force shaping is both the size and shape of the for today, but also at the future requirements needed from it is something we are working through to make sure that force, and Air Force officials prioritize shaping initia- an international security environment standpoint. we have the force we need today and tomorrow to tives in order to complete mission requirements. “I think the senior leaders of the Air Force have a accomplish the missions the nation requires of us.” “The priority obviously is the Air Expeditionary Force very keen understanding that this war is not the last war General Brady said meeting the force shaping needs — our first priority is to make sure we have the right and it is not like the next one will be,” General Brady will be challenging, but he feels the Air Force is prepared number of people in the right skill sets to execute the said. “I think there is a very good realization that there See FORCE SHAPING, Page 11 Payment Punch! 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By Eddie Kovsky Army Operational Research, was the other keynote operational Air Force. Colonel Armacost was also the Academy Spirit staff speaker. sponsor officer for the Academy. “This is a great organization that supports the Second Lt. Phil Sakamoto, a graduate of the class The Military Operations Research Society held its people in the field,” said Mr. Hollis. “Where are we of 2004, presented his work on robust UAV mission annual symposium at the Academy Tuesday through going to go from here? I’m going to retire, but there’s planning, which will allow UAVs to adapt to uncertain Thursday. still work to be done. I don’t believe we’ve found all conditions and still execute their programmed tasks. MORS is a joint service organization, sponsored the angles to analyze the situations we find ourselves He majored in operational research and economics as by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff and in. There are great tools, but we need to sharpen them.” a cadet, and once had Colonel Armacost as an instructor. the Secretary of Defense. Members provide research Several people associated with the Academy, Lieutenant Sakamoto is currently a graduate student analysis to the Department of Defense to advise deci- including faculty members and recent graduates, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. sion makers on military operations. presented research analysis during the three-day confer- “I was well prepared coming to MIT,” he said. “I There were two keynote speakers at this week’s ence. already had the discipline required to handle it.” symposium. Gen. John Corley, U.S. Air Force Vice Chief Dr. Jeff Dyche, assistant professor of behavioral This year marks the 40th anniversary of MORS of Staff, was unable to attend in person. In a prerecorded sciences, presented his work on sleep, circadian rhythms incorporation as a professional society. The first MORS video message played for attendees at the opening and human performance to the social sciences working symposium, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, plenary session, he noted the importance operational group. He also co-chaired the group. was held at Corona Navl Ordnace Lab in Corona, research played in the allied victory in World War II, Lt. Col. Andrew Armacost, assistant professor of Calif., in 1957. Eighty-three scientists attended to and encouraged the continued efforts of MORS partic- management, made two group presentations: one on discuss air defense. The first national symposium was ipants. mission planning for unmanned aerial vehicles and a held at Fort Monroe, in 1962. MORS publishes a Mr. Walter Hollis, Deputy Under Secretary of second on distribution of cadet manpower into the variety of publications for professionals and students. Force Shaping From Page 10 “It sounds like a cliché, but we really do need to work facing this current process. smarter and not work harder,” he said. “I think there are “This is very personal to us and to the young men to meet those challenges. a lot of things we find, when you have a large organi- and women, officers and enlisted, who are going through “I think we have a plan whereby we can do this, but zation like the Air Force, that are inefficiencies we can this process,” General Brady said. “It would be flippant it is going to take the very best minds of the Air Force cut out. We are going to have to be more efficient than of me to say I know how you feel, because, I can’t know to make this work,” he said. “I have great confidence. we have been forced to in the past.” that. But, I understand the process. I understand the gravity We have incredibly innovative Airmen who, if you turn Not lost in these force-shaping decisions is the Air and importance of what we are doing. That is why we them loose, can solve problems.” Force senior leader’s empathy toward the affected take this very seriously and why we want to the very best He added that the Air Force’s operations tempo is Airmen. The general said he has been through this of our ability to do it right to treat, in the most fair and unlikely to change, and performing the mission with fewer process three times during his 36-year career and that honorable way, the young men and women who have people means things must be done differently. many career Airmen have children in the Air Force given such incredible service to us.”

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By Special Agent James Williams practice known as “dumpster diving.” cancellation of credit cards. 22nd Air Refueling Wing Office of Special Investigations — They may get credit reports by abusing their — Immediately call the police if your wallet or any employer’s authorized access to them, or by posing as of the contents are stolen. If you delay, it may appear MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. (AFPN) a landlord, employer or someone else who may have to creditors that you did not try to mitigate your — Identity theft is an increasingly common occurrence. a legal right to access. damages. Two studies concluded that there were 7 million victims — They may steal credit or debit card numbers by — Contact all three of the national credit reporting between June 2002 and 2003. The Federal Trade capturing the information in a data storage device in agencies to place a fraud alert on your name and social Commission number is closer to 10 million but also a practice known as “skimming.” They may swipe security number. It alerts companies that your informa- includes credit card takeover. your card for an actual purchase, or attach a device to tion has been stolen. If someone tries to get a credit card According to the FTC, identity theft is the most an ATM where you may enter or swipe your card. using your name, you have to be contacted before new common form of consumer fraud, with thefts totaling — They may steal your wallet or purse. credit can be authorized. The numbers of the credit more than $100 million from financial institutions, an — They may complete a “change of address form” reporting organizations are: Equifax, (888) 766-0008; average of more than $7,000 per victim. to divert your mail to another location. Experian, (888) 397-3742; Trans Union, (800) 680-7289. Since law enforcement nationwide does not often — They may steal personal information they find A recent amendment to the Federal Fair Credit collect statistics about ID theft, there is no one answer; in your home. Reporting Act requires each of the major nationwide however, the growth rate was estimated to be about 25 — They may steal personal information from you consumer reporting companies to provide a free copy percent in this crime between 2003 and 2005. Estimates through e-mail or phone by posing as legitimate compa- of your credit reports, at your request, once every 12 on losses range from $100 million to more than $1 nies and claiming that you have a problem with your months. Since September, free reports are accessible billion. account. This practice is known as “phishing” online, to all Americans, regardless of where they live. With awareness comes the ability to avoid becoming or pretexting by phone. To order a free annual report from one or all the a victim. The following guidance offers tips on what to do national consumer reporting companies, call toll-free Despite your efforts to manage the flow of personal if you lose your wallet or checkbook, as well as steps (877) 322-8228. Do not contact the three nationwide information or to keep it to yourself, skilled identity you can take now to prevent identity theft. consumer reporting companies individually. thieves may use a variety of methods to gain access to — Order you checks with your first initial (instead Other numbers that could come in handy are the your data. of your full name) and last name printed on them. A Social Security Administration Fraud Line, (800) 269- — Identity thieves get personal information from random person trying to use your checks won’t know 0271, and the Federal Trade Commissions’s Identity businesses or other institutions by stealing records or whether you sign your name or first initial last name, Theft Hotline, (877) IDTHEFT (438-4338). FTC information while they’re on the job, bribing an but your bank will know. address is: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade employee who has access to these records, hacking these — Use your work number and address instead of Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, records or conning information out of employees. your home information on your checks. Washington, DC 20580. — They may steal mail, including bank and credit — Never have your social security number printed AFOSI is the office of primary responsibility for card statements, credit card offers, new checks and tax on your checks. identity theft investigations for the Air Force. If you information. — Photocopy, front and back, all of the contents are a victim with monetary loss, please contact your — They may rummage through household trash, of your wallet. It will be easier to account for items in local AFOSI detachment or security forces law enforce- the trash at businesses, or public trash dumps in a your wallet should it be taken, as well as facilitate the ment desk. Academy Spirit June 16, 2006 NEWS BRIEFS 13

Privacy Theft affects like geysers need to report the location to the base customer Paralegal Airman: Tech. Sgt. Marion Harrison, individual service desk at 333-2790. mobilization augmentee, 42nd ABW, Maxwell AFB, Ala. nearly 500,000 Airmen Irrigation technicians are on duty seven days per Award recipients will be formally recognized at a cere- week. They work day and night during the week and at mony during the Judge Advocate General’s Corps The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is nights on weekends and holidays. Leadership Summit this October in Atlanta. investigating the severe compromise of privacy infor- The base sprinkler systems are a continuous challenge mation in May at the Department of Veterans Affairs. due to the vast acreage and because most of the Academy Peterson, Misawa One goal is to identify affected Air Force members. sprinkler systems are antiquated. “At first look we have approximately 500,000 Airmen top large commissaries affected, between active-duty, Guard and Reservists,” Academy paralegal said Lt. Gen. Roger Brady, deputy chief of manpower and FORT LEE, Va. (AFPN) — The commissary at personnel, headquarters U.S. Air Force, in a recent email among AF best Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., has been selected by the to base commanders. “DFAS is preparing an email alert Defense Commissary Agency as the top large commis- similar to pay-notification emails that will go to each WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The office of the Judge sary in the U.S., while the commissary at Misawa Air Base, affected Airman.” Advocate General of the Air Force has announced the Japan, was selected as the top large store overseas. The Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air winners of the Judge Advocate General 2005 Annual Forty-eight stores received awards in this year’s Force Base, Texas, is loading the list of Airmen into a Web- Awards. competition. Other categories included Runner Up, based inquiry system that will allow Air Force people to Winners include: Honorable Mention, and Noteworthy Performer. check their status. The system can be accessed through — Vague Award for Outstanding Legal Service “These stores are star performers around the clock, the AFPC Web site at https://www.afpc.randolph. Civilian: Sandra Miles, paralegal specialist, United States day in and day out, delivering the benefit with benchmark af.mil/checker/. Air Force Academy, Colo. style,” said Patrick Nixon, DeCA chief executive officer “All Airmen will be able to access the web applica- — Wrightson Award for Outstanding Civilian and acting director. “They met accountability in all depart- tion and type in their social security number to get one Attorney: Bradford Buchanan, attorney-adviser, 460th SW, ments; they held down unit cost while increasing sales of two responses, either ‘matched’ or ‘not matched,’” Buckley AFB, Colo. and achieving high scores on customer surveys. Only 48 said General Brady. Those who are ‘matched’ have — Kuhfeld Award for Outstanding Young Judge stores out of 268 worldwide excelled in these difficult confirmed, compromised personal information and should Advocate: Maj. Charles Plummer, staff judge advocate, performance criteria, so they all deserve our congratula- contact the Veterans Association immediately, the general 501st Combat Support Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, tions.” said. “We are working to get [the inquiry system] func- England DeCa’s winners for its Best Commissary awards in tional before the weekend.” — Yates-Popwell Award for Outstanding Paralegal five categories: For more information, can call the VA at 1-800 FED- Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Martha Meador, NCO in charge Bill Nichols Award for best large commissary in the INFO (333-4636). A 90-day fraud alert can be placed on of military justice, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force U.S.: Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. a credit report at Equifax (www.equifax.com), Experian Base, Mont. Richard M. Paget Award for best small commissary (www.experian.com) or TransUnion (www.trans — Swigonski Award for Outstanding Paralegal in the U.S.: The Armament Research, Development and union.com). Information is also available at www.miltary Airman: Tech. Sgt. Richard Cusack III, NCOIC of mili- Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. onesource.com or www.firstgov.gov. tary justice, 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M. Dan Daniel Award for the best large commissary — Harmon Award for Outstanding Reserve Judge overseas: Misawa Air Base, Japan Report gushing sprinklers Advocate: Maj. Sean Conroy, deputy staff judge advo- L. Mendel Rivers Award for the best small commis- cate, 159th Fighter Wing, New Orleans sary overseas: Garmisch, Germany People who spot broken Academy sprinklers gushing — Westbrook Award for Outstanding Reserve Director’s Award, best superstore: Fort Lewis, Wash.

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By Butch Wehry battlefield I can emulate all the good I see.” Academy Spirit staff He formed some hunches during those first days with the operational Air Force. The Army Lieutenant Colonel, his father, told the “The mission is the number one priority, but the Academy cadet he needed to get ready for the heat. leadership realizes that without the Soldier there is no “He said if I wanted to know how hot it would get mission. They take care of the Soldier in such a unique I should get a blow dryer and put it on high directly on way it can only be understood by coming here,” he my face for five minutes then multiple that by hours to said. “Every deployment has opportunities for us to see how it would feel,” said Cadet 2nd Class Rey enrich ourselves with knowledge. American troops are Courtesy Photo Ortega, Cadet Squadron 2, who left for Southwest Asia an amazing body of people working for one purpose C2C Rey Ortega meets with his father, Army Lt. June 4. — the protection of our freedom.” Col. Reyes Ortega, at Camp Arif, Kuwait, during His father, Army transportation officer Lt. Col. He said at first he and other cadets felt safe, even the cadet’s Lieutenant Brevet deployment in early Reyes Ortega, serves at Camp Arif, Kuwait. invincible. But Al-Zarqawi’s death was a wake-up call. June. The cadet hadn’t seen his father in a year, and the “You realize that the violence is closer than you here will help him during his career in the Air Force. winds of fate might make this a memorable Fathers think,” he said. “When you think about it, we are not “I’m hoping to see him at least twice a week. So far I Day. that far away from the battlefield.” have only seen him one time and that was the day that “My father has been deployed for almost a year He sounded like a welcome to Reality 101. he arrived.” now and I knew this would be a perfect opportunity to “It wasn’t till I got here and saw the operations They talked about the cadet’s trip, his first see him in theater,” said the cadet management major carried out and the dedication each Airmen and thoughts about Kuwait, and how different they looked from San Juan, Puerto Rico. civilian puts forth in order to support the mission, that from the previous year. That first week, the cadet said he was humbled to I realized how noble of a profession it is to serve in the His cadet son’s time there will allow him to be in the presence of heroes, including his father. U. S.military.” Cadet Ortega said. interact with both the enlisted and officer force. “They are doing a superb job in a climate that is so “I ask that our Soldiers and their families be kept “Through this interaction he should take all the infor- uncomfortable and tiring and do it without in the prayers of the American people and no matter mation that he can and condense it into all the good complaining,” he said. “The morale is great.” what the political view of the American citizen is, that that he saw so that he can emulate it as he grows Soldiers reminisce about their loved ones which is they never stop supporting the Soldiers, who have through the ranks and pay special attention to the 100 percent understandable, he said. voluntarily given up being with their families to fight mistakes that he might have seen while deployed so “The operations here are beyond the scope of the war so that others don’t have .” that he will not make the same mistakes as a young what I expected,” Cadet Ortega said. “The number His father regards his son’s deployment through officer,” said the father. “This deployment will allow one priority is the mission and a close second is the the prisms of a parent and a career military officer. him to learn from his own personal experience morale, welfare, and recreation. I have learned and “Even though I initially did not want him to come on the real mission of the Armed Forces,” said the seen a lot of great leadership examples from the wing here, I’m very happy that he is here and I have the elder and senior Ortega. “It will help him grow as a commander and the squadron commander that I’m opportunity to see him more often,” said Colonel leader and better understand how the Air Force fits in assigned to. When it comes my turn to lead in the Ortega. “I know that the experience that he is getting the overall mission of the Department of Defense.”

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Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio May 27. Sponsored by the Daedalians’ Stinsons Flight No. 2, the ceremony also honored Lt. Gen. Barney Giles, Maj. Gen. Warren Carter and Maj. Gen. Memories Clements McMullen. Mrs. Watkins was 10 when the pilots met at the Ramey home at Maxwell Field, Ala. She knew some- thing special was happening. “It was exciting, you could just feel it,” she said. of father “All the men, of course, they knew each other so well. In the old air corps there were so few of them.” She still has the songbook that her father and his friends used at their home more than 70 years ago. “They would gather in the evening and we would still strong hear many of these songs,” she said. The historical significance of those times were lost on her until she grew older. “I was just a little kid that people patted on the head and said, ‘Hey little Margaret, aren’t you a pretty after 63 years little girl?’” Paging through a historical book of the Daedalians, Mrs. Watkins looked at the list of the 35 founding members. Running her finger down the list, she read out some of the names with whom she was familiar. By Annette Crawford sides in World War II due to its strategic location near “There was Beau and Blackburn (Capt. Lucus Air Force Print News the Coral Sea and South Pacific Ocean. Beau and 1st Lt. Lloyd Blackburn). They were good On March 26, 1943, the 47-year-old general flew a friends of Dad’s. And Eglin … he painted my portrait SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) — She hasn’t seen her B-17 Flying Fortress from Port Moresby on a recon- that’s in the back room.” That was Capt. Frederick father since 1943, but the years have done nothing to naissance mission. The aircraft vanished over the Eglin, namesake of the northwest Florida base. lessen the admiration and love she feels for him. Bismarck Sea. The general and his crew were declared Mrs. Watkins was born at Walter Reed Army “He’s been gone 60-something years, but all my missing in action. Hospital in Washington, D.C. sister and I remember is a kind, sweet man,” said Exactly nine years earlier, on March 26, 1934, “She’s a southerner because she was born in the Margaret Ramey Watkins, speaking of her father, Brig. then Captain Ramey had been one of 35 American south wing,” said her husband, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Howard K. Ramey. military pilots from World War I who founded the Col. Miles Watkins. The colonel, a proud South In January 1943, General Ramey took command National Order of the Daedalians, a fraternal order of Carolinian, is also a member of the Daedalians and of the 5th Bomber Command in New Guinea. The military pilots. served in the Air Force 28 years. assignment was at Port Moresby on the southeastern General Ramey was one of four Daedalians The couple, married 61 years, now live in Air shore of the island. The location was coveted by both honored at the “Spirit of Founders Ceremony” at the See MEMORIES, Page 17

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Mrs. Watkins, now owner of the wings, held them One of her favorite stories about her father took place up for view, the workmanship evident in the finely just a few miles from her present home. crafted pin. “He was an instructor pilot at Kelly around 1925 “As a child I loved that story,” she said. “It was just and he sent one of his students off on his solo cross- a good story he told and one I heard many a time.” country flight,” she said. “In the process of flying the The general’s daughter said her father’s legacy was designated route, he had engine trouble … in those days his dedication and daring. She said her father, who was the planes only had one engine. born in Waynesboro, Miss., lived to fly. “(The student pilot) landed in a pasture of cattle “He was a pilot’s pilot,” she said. “He was known out in west Texas. I’d give anything to know where for being an outlaw. (that pasture) is. When he didn’t appear for several “The first time he saw an airplane, that was it. He hours, Dad went out after him. just had to fly. He went to the University of Mississippi “All the pilots then wore white scarves. When it a couple of years, but flying was something he had to was cold in the cockpit they’d wrap them around their do.” faces. The student was waving his scarf and Dad saw Colonel and Mrs. Watkins looked over the memo- him and landed,” Mrs. Watkins said. rabilia of the general’s life – photos, a pilot’s log books, “He thought he had scared all the livestock away certificates and medals. The colonel picked up a photo but this one steer changed its mind and ran in front of of General Ramey on the day he was promoted to the plane, and he hit him and killed him. And Dad said captain – he’s wearing a pair of extremely oversized when that old rancher came running up with a gun bars on his shoulders and is laughing. they knew they were in for it. You don’t kill a man’s “There’s a story behind that,” he said. “He got cattle. promoted from first lieutenant to captain, but his Photos by Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Jr. Margaret Ramey Watkins sits beneath a portrait of Mrs. Watkins laughed and said the rancher surpris- monthly pay decreased. That was right after the big her father, Brig. Gen. Howard K. Ramey, at her ingly didn’t pay any attention to the dead steer. bank failures of ’29, and the beginning of the home in San Antonio. “The rancher was so glad to have company — he Depression. Have you ever known anyone to be was out in the middle of nowhere. He told Dad if he’d promoted and get a cut in pay?” County, Calif.) We said the usual goodbyes and he let him know when he was coming to visit he’d make Mrs. Watkins doesn’t hesitate a second when she told us to take care of our mother.” sure the pasture was clear. And so evidently he went talks about the last time she saw her father. It is evident Five years after his death, Borinquen Field in out there a number of times. Dad said they used to play in her eyes that this is a scene she has replayed many Puerto Rico was renamed Ramey Air Force Base in chess,” she said. “He often brought back hot chili times. honor of the general. peppers. “Oh yes, I remember. We went to say goodbye to “Miles once commented that Dad was always “On his next to last visit, Dad told him he was him — my mother and sister and I — he was getting smiling when he stood by an airplane,” Mrs. Watkins being transferred, and that his next visit would be his on an airplane. It was dark at Hamilton Field (in Marin said. “I guess that is because he loved flying.”

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By Eddie Kovsky role as officers in the operational Air Force. perimeter and shooting blanks at the cadets. Academy Spirit staff “We practice positions, but when people Second Lt. Scott Van de Water just grad- are shooting at you, it gets chaotic,” said uated with the class of 2006. Instead of Graduation was May 31, but June 4 the Cadet 3rd Class Thanya Velasquez, squad using his leave time for some rest and relax- thirdclassmen went right back to work. This commander. “It’s a lot rougher in that situ- ation before reporting to pilot training, he time, their classroom was a simulated deploy- ation. GE brings knowledge of what people decided to go through GE for the third time. ment camp set up in Jacks Valley. are doing for real. A lot of us will be “I was security forces commander last Global Engagement is a 10-day training deployed. We’ll know how this setup works. year, and I wanted to see it from the other program designed to teach newly minted We’ll be able to relate a little more. I don’t side as an aggressor,” said Lieutenant Van third class cadets the fundamentals of contin- think it’s been hard, though it is exhausting. de Water. “It’s a good program. It’s gone from gency operations. Cadets learn how to deploy You can’t compare it to basic because it’s not all right my three degree year to good to in a combat environment and get exposure just physical. There are a lot of tactics outstanding. They’ve added real world to several support career fields in the process. involved.” scenarios, urban warfare and convoy Training started with equipment issue Unlike basic training, GE marks the training.” and three days of classroom instruction, thirdclassmen’s transition from followers to There will be six, 10-day training sessions followed by deployment and three days of leaders. throughout the summer, with more than 200 field training. The final day of GE started “Each day you wake up real early and cadets attending each training session. early with a field exercise where cadets go through training,” said Cadet 3rd Class “The exercise has been rough,” said defended their camp against a simulated Andrew Small. “But it’s not like a training Cadet Small. “It was a surprise how much attack. exercise where you’re doing what you’re the gas sucks, and it’s real hot with the chem “I’ve been impressed with the effort,” told. You have to step up and lead.” gear on.” said Cadet 1st Class Matthew Feucht, GE Approximately 34 TDY personnel volun- Global Engagement was first conducted cadet commander. “We want to teach the teer their expertise each year to help train for 160 cadets in 1998. The program is thirdclassmen that it’s a team effort. We’re the cadets. They use their deployment expe- improved each year. This summer, nearly learning staff jobs, they’re learning hands- rience to show the cadets how to keep their 1,000 cadets in the class of 2009 will on jobs. It’s all a team effort.” camp running. During the exercise on the last complete the training. GE is mandatory for That team effort was designed to give day, the instructors got to play the role of all third class cadets and has been a gradu- thirdclassmen a better understanding of their aggressors, attempting to penetrate the base ation requirement since 2000. TURE Academy Spirit 19

Third class cadets started the summer with a 10 day training exercise in Jacks Valley. Cadets had to set up and maintain a deployed camp. On the last day of training, instructors simulate an attack on the camp, which includes tear gas and simulated gun fire. Every member of the class of 2009, nearly 1,000 cadets will complete the training this summer.

Photos by Danny Meyer Academy Spirit 20 June 16, 2006 Pikes Peak history on display at Pioneer Museum

By Staff Sgt. Don Branum more accurate as technology advanced. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Pike recorded the mountain’s altitude as 18,851 feet and claimed, “No one, The Pioneer Museum in downtown given the conditions and our equipment, Colorado Springs has three exhibits would be able to climb Pikes Peak.” In commemorating the bicentennial of 1820, the Stephen Long expedition Zebulon Pike’s expedition to Colorado overcorrected Pikes Peak’s altitude to and the mountain that bears his name. 11,507 feet. Readings between 1875 The Pike expedition followed the and 1988 refined the measurement, Arkansas River through most of Kansas with 14,110 feet most commonly used and into Colorado in November 1806. at the time; however, the National The expedition stretched through Geodetic Survey found in 1988 that the modern-day Missouri, Kansas, mountain’s altitude is 14,115 feet. Colorado and New Mexico, where The mountain has attracted visitors Spanish forces arrested Pike and his from as far away as the Philippines and crew. The trek continued south through South Korea. Two historical visitors’ parts of Mexico before the Spanish quotes are: authorities released Pike. He returned “(Travelers) see the noble mountain through Texas to end his journey in towering in great isolation above the Louisiana. surrounding summits, snow-covered One of the exhibits at the museum while all the rest are bare, the central features the history and artifacts from figure in a splendid panorama of barren the Pike expedition. Another, titled pinnacles, gloomy canyons, sunny “Looming Large: The artistic legacy of foothills and sublime forests,” B.D. Pikes Peak,” showcases paintings of the Dorr wrote July 18, 1872. famous explorer. The third, “Marketing “I wish everyone at home could see the Mountain: Pikes Peak in the popular this view,” Rose Kingsley wrote in imagination,” features advertising 1874. “No descriptions or photographs campaigns and quotes from people who can do it justice; and as for drawing it— Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum came to the Colorado Springs area to who can do that?” Zebulon Pike’s expedition into Colorado used sextants, compasses, spy- see the mountain. Museum hours are Tuesdays glasses and maps like those shown here to determine their position. Other Explorers, and later the U.S. through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., items on display at the Pioneer Museum in Colorado Springs include cook- Geological Service, measured the and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. between ing utensils, rifles and bearskin rugs. Admission is free, although the muse- mountain’s altitude—which became September and May. um accepts donations. -RLQDQ(OLWH)RUFH RI0HQ :KRGRJUHDWWKLQJVIRU &RORUDGR6SULQJVQHZHVWVRXUFH &KLOGUHQ IRUDOOWKLQJV0HGLHYDO 'XQJHRQV 'UDJRQV‡:DUKDPPHU.‡&RQIURQWDWLRQ -2,17+(6+5,1(56 ‡9DPSLUH‡:HUHZROI‡:RUOGRI'DUNQHVV 0DJLFWKH*DWKHULQJ‡6WDUVKLS7URRSHUV ‡3\UDWHVRIWKH6SDQLVK0DLQ 6KULQHUVDUH )XOO/LQHRI5HDSHU:DUORUG0LQLDWXUH)LJXUHV 0HQRI&KDUDFWHU ‡3UR3DLQW‡DOO0RGHOLQJ6XSSOLHV $;,6$1'$//,(6‡5,6.‡2*5( *HQHUDO1RUPDQ6FKZDUW]NRI ‡)8///,1(2)5$,/*$0(6‡0$1<0$1<025( 3UHVLGHQWV7UXPDQ (LVHQKRZHU )DLU\¶V‡8QLFRUQV‡'UDJRQV‡DQG/RWVRI8QLTXH*LIWV 5HG6NHOWRQ -RKQ:D\QH 3OHDVHFRPHLQDQGVHHXV

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Arena Pounds proves NCAA

Buck earns kudo Former Air Force tennis javelin title no fluke star Shannon Buck was named to the 2006 ESPN The By Wayne Amann Ralph Lindeman said her final toss was Magazine Academic All- Academy Spirit Editor “awesome.” America Men’s At-Large So was Pounds season. For the second Team. Buck, who graduated Dana Pounds is the face of Academy consecutive year she captured the Mountain track and field – and not just because she’s West Conference, Midwest Regional and May 31, carried a 3.42 grade graced the cover of the Air Force Media NCAA titles. She set this season’s national point average in biology. He Guide. standard at the MWC Championships, where is the first Academic All- The javelin thrower extraordinaire she claimed her third conference crown with American in the history of successfully defended her national title at an Academy, MWC and championship-meet men’s tennis at the Academy. the NCAA Track and Field Championships record throw of 195’8”. Pounds then set a The Spokane, Wash., native June 9 in Sacramento, Calif., with a final new Midwest Regional mark of 186’10” to is a third team selection. throw of 190’3”. The Lexington, Ky., native earn an automatic bid to the NCAAs. Photos by Danny Meyer Dana Pounds focuses down range last Buck was a member of the defeated runner-up, Kayla Wilkinson from Pounds came to the Academy four years October. the University of Nebraska, by nearly 12 ago as a basketball point guard. After one dean’s list every semester and Pounds admits she has not hit the A-stan- feet. season on the court, she switched to the academic all-Mountain West dard yet, which is crucial to continuing inter- Pounds admitted it was harder to repeat javelin. Her transition from a team sport to Conference selection the past national competition. To that end, she’s than winning the first time. an individual one didn’t alter her mindset. three years. He’ll attend looking into a meet in Santo Domingo, “There was pressure and expectation “I’ve always maintained you are the medical school next fall. Dominican Republic, in July, plus smaller for me to repeat,” she said. “I had the confi- only one you can blame if you fail to meets throughout Europe in August. Korte, All-American dence and knew I could do it, but that doesn’t perform,” she said. “The same goes for team “It all depends how I throw there Junior Olivia Korte cut it. You have to perform.” sports. When your teammate or coach fails (Indianapolis),” she said. “My body does A track and field news magazine you fail as a team. I like to take the respon- claimed the first All-America need a bit of a rest. To be honest, I’m pleased predicted someone else would take the crown, sibility. I’m the one to blame if I don’t honor of her career June 8 at with my performance this year. Anything which Pounds said, “was a relief because it perform.” the NCAA Track and Field more is icing on the cake.” took a little of that pressure off.” She’s taken the Air Force core value, Championships in Sacra- The recently graduated Pounds is the Excellence in All We Do, to heart. mento, Calif. The Seneca, JAVELIN 101 Academy’s first back-to-back national cham- “Academy students realize they may not A javelin is a long metal-tipped Kan., product finished pion at the Division I level. She is just the be the best athletes in intercollegiate compe- wooden or metal shaft, with a cord grip seventh in the discus with a second track and field member ever to claim tition in a given year,” Pounds said. “But, by in the middle, that tapers to a point at both throw of 171’5”. Korte holds back-to-back national honors in the same overcoming adversity, working hard for what ends. The front taper is sharper and the the Academy record in the event and the first during the outdoor season. they’ve persevered through and accom- center of gravity is toward the front to discus (175’5”), plus the The team’s three-time most valuable player plished, they give other young athletes the stabilize the javelin in flight and help it claimed All-America honors for the third confidence, inspiration and will to succeed.” indoor weight throw and stick when it lands. straight season, the first Falcon to do so Representing the Academy is a source outdoor shot put. Korte joins Depending on the competition, a since 3,000-meter runner Callie Calhoun in of pride for the newly commissioned officer. Mary Manning, as the only woman’s javelin length varies. It weighs the early ‘90s. “It’s awesome to show the nation discus All-Americans in 1- pound 5- and one-quarter ounces. The Pounds opened the NCAA final rotation Academy students are well rounded athlet- Academy history. shaft diameter ranges from 13/16ths of with a throw of 184 feet, followed by a toss ically and academically,” Pounds said. “Some an inch to one inch while the grip is 5 and AF Marathon of 173’4”. Two foul throws sandwiched a people support and cheer for us because one half to 5 and seven-eighths inches The 10th annual Air throw of 163’4”. Prior to her last throw, we’re from the Academy. They respect and around. Pounds had mathematically won the event. appreciate our service to the nation.” Force Marathon, at Wright- The javelin is thrown with a running She wasn’t satisfied. Pounds is targeting the 2006 USA Track Patterson Air Force Base, approach along a 13-foot-wide runway at “I knew my first throw in the finals was and Field Championships, Thursday in Ohio, is Sept. 16. Ten thou- the end of which is a scratch line. A legal farther than any of the other girls’ lifetime Indianapolis. At last year’s event in Carson, sand runners are expected. throw must land point first within an area bests,” the 5-foot 2-inch Pounds said. “But, Calif., Pounds was runner-up by 7’3” to There’ll also be wheelchair formed by two lines extending out at a 30- I wasn’t going to settle for something less American record holder Kim Kreiner’s throw race, half marathon, relay degree angle from a point 26 feet behind than I threw last year.” of 184’7”. Pounds held a 12-foot advantage the scratch line. and 5K Run/Walk. Military Air Force head track and field coach over the third-place qualifier. permissive TDY is author- ized and the race is open to the public. To register, call Molly Louden at DSN 787- 4350, 1-800-467-1823 or register online at: www.usaf marathon.com. Gym closure The East Gym in the Academy Fitness and Sports Center is closed for approx- imately 30 days, starting today, to install a new wood floor. Editor error In last week’s Academy Spirit intramural softball coverage, the Directorate of Athletics pitcher was mis- identified as Rob Malone. The story should have read Rob Rush. Dana Pounds builds momentum on the javelin runway last year. Academy Spirit June 16, 2006 23

Comm rallies, holds on for wild win Scoreboard

By Wayne Amann sounds. Softball is strictly a Academy Spirit Editor hitter’s game. Sometimes you INTERCOLLEGIATE get a little luckier than good.” Track and Field The 10th Communications DF upped the ante to11-4 June 7-10 at Sacramento, Calif. Squadron softball team’s up with a 6-run fourth inning, NCAA Championships and down season may have keyed by run-scoring singles Dana Pounds (javelin) 1st finally leveled off. from Fran Pummer and Pat Olivia Korte (discus) 7th Comm erupted for 18 runs Rieder plus a 2-run double by Kevin Hawkins (800-meter run) 25th and 19 hits over the final three Dan Polsgrove who went 5-for- Travis Picou (200-meter dash) 27th innings, and needed them all, 5 and hit for the cycle (single, as a seventh inning DF rally double, triple and home run). kept the outcome in doubt. DF’s inning was aided by INTRAMURAL Comm survived with a 22-18 four Comm errors, two by Softball Academy Intramural Softball shortstop Warren Greenwood North W L League North Division win who moved from second base MDG#1 5 1 Monday on Field #1. on a defensive switch. TRW 4 1 The victory put them back “It wasn’t a matter of Comm 3 2 over the .500 mark (3-2) for missing the ball, but getting DRU 2 4 the first time since opening the throw down,” said 306FTG 2 4 day, while DF slipped to 0-5. Greenwood who more than DF 0 5 “Now that we’re over .500 made up for the miscues by I told these guys to take the going 4-for-5 and scoring three South W L season game by game and get times. “I’m used to playing on AH 5 0 ready for the next one,” Comm the right side of the infield.” J&J 4 1 player/coach Rick Sinclair said. The 7-run deficit was SFS 3 3 Comm’s offense was slug- Comm’s wake up call. They MDG#2 3 4 gish at the outset, producing paraded 13 batters to the plate CES 2 3 just two runs in the first three in the top of the fifth. A 3-run DFMS 0 5 innings, as DF took a 5-2 lead. home run by first baseman In the fourth, the Comm Photos by Dave Armer Justin Kirk triggered an 8-run June 8 bats showed signs of life when explosion fueled by 2-run Comm’s Rick Sinclair gets under a pitch. He went 4-for-5 with three runs scored. MDG #1 43 Comm 8 right center fielder Tim singles from Newman and Tony Comm 14 306 FTG 13 Newman capped three straight Micklebury. Micklebury’s hit Comm’s defense came up lead seemed insurmountable, MDG #2 13 DFMS 12 hits with a 2-run double shaving gave Comm its first lead of the big in the bottom of the inning. except to DF. the deficit to one run. game, 12-11. With the tying runs on first and Polsgrove led off with a June 12 “We had guys in scoring It was short lived as second and one out, DF third single. Jennings walked the AH 19 MDG #2 8 position. I just tried to make Polsgrove’s solo homer tied baseman Mike Coco ripped a next three hitters to force in a J&J 21 DFMS 11 contact and stay out of the matters in the bottom of the line drive up the middle that run. Sinclair relieved him and Comm 22 DF 18 double play,” said Newman, a frame. Comm pitcher Sean Jennings walked in another run. Two recent acquisition from the An RBI double by catcher speared across his body. The fielder’s choices and three RBI players pool who went 4-for-4 Gordon Meisner and a Newman next batter bounced out into a singles later, DF was within June 13 with a game-high seven runs sacrifice fly reclaimed the force play ending the threat just striking distance. TRW 25 DRU 4 batted in. “I’m not sure it’s advantage for Comm in the before time expired, which by But, with two on and two 306 FTG 12 TRW 9 (seven RBIs) as good as it sixth. league by-laws, permitted one out, Pummer bounced out to SFS 23 CES 18 more inning. Sinclair to end the game. “Sean’s play gave us what Each team left at least one June 14 we needed,” Sinclair said. runner on base in every inning, MDG #2 19 DRU 17 “Everyone fed off of it. They despite combining for 41 hits, MDG #2 12 306 FTG 10 sensed if he can do it, we can 28 by Comm. MDG #1 31 SFS 6 do it.” “Practice affects that a lot,” Comm’s offense ballooned Sinclair said. “We’re working June 15 the cushion to 10 with its on solidifying the lineup and Games played after press time. second 8-run, 8-hit inning in the hopefully, by the end of the seventh. The big blow was a 3- season, we’ll have only those Golf run homer by Greenwood. The two losses.” Through June 7 Division 1 Points Maintenance #1 5.5 34 TRW 5 DFM 4.5 Comm #1 4 306 FTG 3.5 DFEG 2 DFC 2 MDG #1 1.5 MDG #4 1

Division 2 Points Maintenance #2 7.5 MDG #3 5 MDG #2 4 98 FTS 4 DFMS 3.5 (Top) DF second baseman Pat Rieder juggles a throw as DFMI 3 Comm’s Sam Fleming stops at the bag Monday on Field #1. LGR 3 DFBL 2 (Left) Comm pitcher Sean Jennings delivers as second Comm #2 0 baseman Warren Greenwood looks on. Academy Spirit 24 June 16, 2006

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Voting assistant training Fairchild construction local semi-pro football club, invite mili- The 10th Air Base Wing will be Extensive renovation on Fairchild tary personnel to their June 24 game for hosting Installation Voting Assistance Hall has begun. The road and sidewalks military appreciation night. Tickets are Officer training for the region today at between the Terrazzo wall and Fairchild $4 for adults, $3 for children, and free 9 a.m. in the Community Center Theater. Hall at the ground level will be closed for kids ten and under. The game starts For more information contact Master to non-construction traffic. Work is at 7 p.m. at Fountain-Ft. Carson High Sgt. Steve Harrison at 333-1640. expected to continue through September School, 900 Jimmy Camp Road. 2007. Lipizzaner Stallions Operation Kids The Lipizzaner Stallions perform at July 4 fireworks The Academy will “deploy” 50 Children’s arts and crafts The Academy offers fireworks and the World Arena July 2. Tickets are youth, ages 5 and older, to Camp Victory classes music to celebrate the Fourth of July, at $17.50 to $27.50. Charge by phone at Aug. 26, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up Registration is open for children’s the Academy’s cadet athletic fields. 576-2626 or visit www.worldarena.com. is July 10-19, Monday through Friday, arts and crafts summer classes at the Blue Steel, from the Air Force Academy Discounts are available for active duty 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., at 9206 Airfield Academy Arts and Crafts Center. Band, performs from 7 to 9:20 p.m., military. Drive. For more info, call 333-3029. Classes run through July 26, and include followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The courses in clay arts, ceramics, origami, fireworks display is tentative, based on and drawing. Cost is $4 per class for Rodeo street breakfast local fire conditions. The event is open Area Defense Counsel The Colorado Springs street break- The Area Defense Counsel is an children ages 5-12. Call 333-4579 for to all DOD ID cardholders. more information. fast, held to kick off the annual Pikes independent legal team for Academy Peak or Bust Rodeo, is Wednesday at 6 Commissary hours service members. Anyone concerned a.m. downtown at Pikes Peak and Tejon. about legal actions or allegations can TV distribution services The commissary will be open for Effective immediately, direct Proceeds benefit military charities. contact the ADC office at 333-2481. The regular operations July 4 from 9 a.m. to requests for VBrick and FalconTV distri- Breakfast tokens are $5 each. office is located in Building 2413, 7 p.m. bution services and DVD/VHS tape behind the Cadet Clinic. duplication services to presentations Military speakers luncheon Air Force Sergeants (A/V Help Desk, Room 2J7, co-located Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Association School and sports physicals at the 10th Communications Squadron John Regni will be the guest speaker at The Air Force Sergeants Association The family practice clinic is taking Help Desk). the military speakers luncheon Thursday has a general membership meeting today appointments now for pediatric physi- Continue to direct video produc- at the Sheraton Hotel. Tickets are $25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Milazzo Club. The cals. Appointments are available Tuesday tion and documentation requests to TV for military and chamber of commerce meeting is the third Friday each month. and Thursday afternoons and some Production, room 2L11. For questions, members, $35 for non-members. RSVP Saturdays in June. Call 457-2273 to contact James Patterson, presentations, to 575-4392. Youth fire safety camp schedule. 333-7130, or Jon Zanone, TV produc- Children ages 8-12 are invited to Remember: tion, 333-3140. Veterans’ Home Run 5K Fire Station 1, 602 Pine Drive, July 6 -Children under 18 must be with a Run/3K Walk at 10 a.m. to learn fire safety tips, emer- parent The Pikes Peak Road Runners gency reporting, the importance of -Bring shot record and physical Veterans Home Run 5K Run/3K Walk smoke detectors, stop drop and roll, form to appointment is July 2 at 7 a.m. in Memorial Park. This recognizing home fire hazards and iden- -If PCSing, wait until arrival to new is a veterans awareness fund raiser for tifying hazard solutions. Lunch and base — school may not honor out of the Colorado Veterans Coalition’s course certificates provided. Sign up by state documents Crawford House, a home for veterans June 30 by calling 333-2051, or e-mail -Arrive 30 minutes prior to appoint- in need. For more info visit [email protected]. ment to have immunizations verified www.pprrun.org, or contact Jack -Tricare does not pay for civilian Military appreciation night Anthony at 567-7863 or at jack. school/sports physicals The Colorado Springs Flames, a [email protected].

CADET CHAPEL Call the Action Line Catholic Masses: Sunday to resolve issues! Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. (or by appointment) Mass - 10 a.m. 333-3900 No weekday Masses during the sum- mer

Protestant Service: Sunday The Action Line, 333-3900, is a forum to resolve Traditional - 10 a.m. unanswered complaints. Call, write or send an e-mail Jewish Services to [email protected]. Items may also be faxed For information about Jewish Services, to 333-4094, or mailed to: please call (719) 338-2317 Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 312 Catholic Masses: USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016. Saturday Provide your name and telephone number. Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Mass- 5 p.m. Requests for anonymity will be respected. Before Sunday contacting the ACTION LINE, be sure to use the Mass - 8 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:45 p.m. proper chain of command. (Begins September 17)

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