VOL. 46 NO.44 NOVEMBER 3, 2006 SECDEF urges Airmen to vote On Tuesday, the American people will be voting to elect 33 U.S. sena- tors, the entire U.S. House of Rep- resentatives, 37 state governors and hundreds of local officials. The outcome of these elections will shape the future for you, your family and our country. You, too, can and should participate in deciding our country’s future by exercising your right to vote. You don’t have to be home to vote; every voting jurisdiction has provisions to distribute, receive and count your absentee ballot. Your ballot will be counted, whether or not the contest is close. But time is short. You must act now! If you have received your state absentee ballot, vote and return it to Photo by Dave Armer your local election official as soon as possible so that it arrives by the state Wings doing their thing deadline for counting. If you are regis- A member of the Academy’s Wings of Blue Parachute Team approaches Falcon Stadium Saturday prior to the Air tered to vote and have not received Force-Brigham Young University football game. Before making their customary pre-kickoff appearance, the your state absentee ballot, use the Wings of Blue made history at the 2006 National Championships in Arizona, finishing higher than any Academy Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. You parachute team had done before. For story, see Pages 16 and 17. can obtain the ballot from your unit’s voting assistance officer, or from the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site. If you are not registered to CFC charities receive record Academy donation vote, your state may allow late regis- By Ann Patton “Donors across the Academy are some He noted the Cadet Wing donations tration. See your voting assistance Academy Spirit staff of the most generous in the region with have tripled since 2002 and in recent years officer now! consistently high levels of giving to a the Preparatory School has led the Many states allow voters to use Combined Federal Campaign giving wide range of local, national and interna- Academy in overall participation. electronic media to register, receive on the Academy has set a new record. tional charities,” he said. “That embodies Colonel Orie credits the success of the blank ballots and even return voted This year’s total of $548,221 topped our regional CFC mission: to form mean- campaign to the donors as well as the ballots. Check the Integrated Voting last year’s donations by more than $73,000. ingful connections between federal donors unit representatives. Alternative Site, or IVAS, available The final tally of more than a half and their charities of choice. “With the three-week accelerated through the FVAP Web site, to see million dollars gives the Academy a CFC “Even with times as tough as they are campaign, the key workers and project offi- what electronic alternatives might be Gold rating overall as a unit. Sixty indi- with deployments and force shaping, the cers hit the ground running starting at the vidual units also rated at the Gold level available to you. base populace has continued to give from kick-off event and have never let up,” he said. and 13 at the Silver level. Your unit commander, your voting their hearts,” he added. “Also, it would not have been possible This year’s campaign also marks the The first strategic message of this were it not for the outstanding support of assistance officer and the Federal highest participation rate, 41.9 percent, in year’s campaign was that donors give commanders, first sergeants, senior NCOs Voting Assistance Program office Academy history. through CFC and not to CFC. and, most importantly, the key workers who have done everything we can to make “The altruistic undertones have been “Our focus has been on donors giving did the heavy lifting during the campaign.” it possible for you to vote in this elec- overwhelming,” Lt. Col. Steven Orie, to the charities of their choice,” said Steve Academy CFC contributions have tion. The rest is up to you. CFC project officer and director of Aca- Sandridge, Academy plans officer and grown 34 percent since 2002, and regional - Donald H. Rumsfeld demy enrollment programs, said of the the Academy’s representative to the Pikes donations to more than $2.1 million from For related story, see Page 5 contributors. Peak region campaign committee. $1.6 million in 2002.
I N News Feature Sports S On-the-job Airman plays Falcons fall I safety stressed Marine in in MWC D Page 4 Eastwood movie Page 18 E Page 15 Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY November 3, 2006 Giving feedback is key to effective leadership By Chief Master Sergeant ation systems are anchored on the Have you as the supervisor performed where many supervisors fall short. You Frederick Wade performance feedback system. your role in setting your airmen up for don’t need a graduate degree in DoD Medical Evaluation Review Board Performance feedback is the pivot on success? If you have not developed English, but concrete words and an which successful career development your subordinate’s maximum potential, active voice should be used when During a hot Texas summer in is obtained. If you want or expect your they’re being set them up to fall short filling out the worksheet. Try writing 1981, the members of Basic Military subordinate’s best performance, you of expectations and standards. If an in complete sentences. Tell the Airman Training Squadron 3609, Flight 683, have to give them feedback. Without airman is not meeting expectations, what tasks he or she is performing quickly realized it would behoove us to feedback Airmen cannot excel or reach you should provide more than the well. Tell them where they exceed perform at the level our military their maximum potential. Without minimum required number of formal standards and where they fall short. training instructors expected of us. Our constant and effective feedback a team feedback sessions. Avoid using two or three-word descrip- MTIs were very astute at giving timely cannot implement their boss’ vision or How do you give effective perform- tions to explain your thoughts for an and effective performance feedback. In exceed his or her expectations. If ance feedback? It’s an area that needs entire performance area. For example: those good ’ole days, feedback was Airmen are not provided daily effec- improvement across our Air Force. If instead of saying “good job in this very rapid and ruthless. Like most, our tive feedback, their maximum potential your subordinate’s feedback worksheets area” tell them exactly what they did flight lost a few “wall lockers” as we is being limited. have phrases such as “you’re doing well, so they can repeat it. Concrete embarked on the journey of learning As an instructor, one of the most well,” “good in this area,” “excellent job examples will greatly enhance the how to become airmen. However, by common complaints I heard from here,” “keep up the good work” and lots effectiveness of your feedback. This is the time of graduation, we were no students was the lack of effective and of “white space,” then you need to work not an area where you want “white- longer 50 individuals; instead, citizens timely feedback from their organiza- on your performance feedback skills. space.” That can cause problems later into high performing teams in only six tional leadership. Air Force instructions When preparing for a performance in the reporting period. People need weeks. Grueling “GI parties” and require supervisors to provide enlisted feedback session, keep in mind three and expect more rather than less remedial physical training do build personnel two formal feedback general rules. written feedback. discipline, but the real solution is sessions per year. Nowhere does it state First: The subordinate must be able Third: Subordinates must be able to through highly effective and constant that two formal feedback sessions are to accept the feedback. The individual do something with the feedback. They performance feedback. the maximum allowed. The two formal must realize the need for feedback. This should be able to “take action” even if Feedback is just as critical today as feedback sessions are the minimum is easy, but how you set up the feedback simply repeating the behavior. Using it was in 1981 when I was an airman required. There may exceptions, but session is critical. This doesn’t mean the phrases like “excellent job” or “not basic. Why? There are hundreds of theo- you cannot expect to maximize individual must agree 100 percent with meeting standards,” are generic terms ries. Due to our psychological needs, it someone’s potential with just two your assessment of their performance. individuals cannot act on. Write your is natural for all of us to want and expect formal feedback sessions per year. They simply need to accept your assess- feedback worksheets using complete feedback in life. This feedback mecha- Verbal feedback should occur on a ment of how they are meeting your sentences, concrete words and an active nism begins early in our childhood daily basis. Airmen should know daily expectations and standards. voice so Airmen can take action. development. Why is feedback so often if they are missing, hitting or exceeding Second: The subordinate must be Feedback is important for all of us. neglected or poorly performed? your expectations and standards. able to understand the feedback. How Effective leaders are phenomenal at We have the best Air Force in the As Airmen, we will succeed if we many of you have written those 50- providing quality performance feed- world, a direct result of the quality of exceed the minimum standards. We word-or-less feedback worksheets? I’m back. The ability to obtain and main- people we recruit and retain, but we should strive to exceed, exemplify, and amazed at some of my previous work- tain maximum potential is directly cannot rest on our laurels. Just because epitomize all standards. We should sheets. Almost all of them are 25 proportional to the amount of feedback we are the best does not mean we take this approach regarding perform- words or less and use words such as given. Whether formal or informal, should lessen our efforts in giving and ance feedback. In those rare cases “good job” or “excellent,” etc. We’ve Airmen must be able to accept, under- getting feedback. Feedback is critical where there are challenges, think about all experienced sessions where much stand and do something with their to our military and civilian perform- how many formal feedback sessions more is said than is written on the feedback to achieve the goals, values, ance management systems. 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Prohibited uniform wear • While on leave traveling on: • When it would discredit the Armed Cadets will not wear the uniform or any • Commercial transportation - upper Forces. Off-base cadet uniform wear part of the uniform: three class cadets may wear civilian • When deemed inappropriate by the Maintaining a consistent professional • At a meeting or demonstration clothes. commandant. Academy image requires limited wear of sponsored by an organization, • Space-available military certain uniform items off base. The association, movement or group that: • Cadets will not mix any part of the transportation - following guidelines must be adhered to uniform with civilian attire. This • The Attorney General has named as service uniform for when conducting official or personal includes athletic uniforms, grade totalitarian, fascist, communist or all cadets. business away from the Academy. insignia, cap devices, badges, subversive. • Fourth class cadets will distinctive buttons, issued clothing Fourth class year wear service dress when • Advocates the use of force or items, etc. Fourth class cadets will comply with these violence to deny others their rights traveling to and from leave • Cadets may wear mess dress to uniform requirements: under the Constitution. location, regardless of civilian formal (black tie) events and mode of transportation and • Service dress will be worn while on an • Seeks to change the U.S. will maintain military bearing. are authorized to wear authorized pass. government by unconstitutional • BDUs, flight suits or any combination civilian clothing • Academy PC gear may be worn while means. visiting a sponsor’s home. Service of the athletic uniform will not be worn while in leave • When participating in activities such off base. The only exception will be the status. dress will be worn to and from the as public speeches, interviews, sponsor’s home, and at all times when athletic uniform for officially sponsored picket lines, marches/rallies not events as authorized. away from the home and out in public. approved by the Air Force.
The Cadet Sight Picture (Cadet Wing Manual 36-3501) provides an insight into the day-to-day requirements for cadets.
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Refer questions [email protected] cation, including inserts or supplements, does reserves the right to edit articles to conform to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. Ann Patton — Staff Writer not constitute endorsement by the Department to Air Force policy and Associated Press The Academy Spirit also accepts story submis- [email protected] of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos sions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: pa.news Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, unless otherwise indicated. paper@ usafa.af.mil. Academy Spirit November 3, 2006 NEWS 3 Falcon Heritage Forum: it’s all about service By Ann Patton stan, Honduras and South America as Academy Spirit staff well as the Berlin Airlift and other human- itarian operations such as those after At the beginning of the Berlin Airlift Hurricane Katrina. Lt. Gail Halvorsen was sleeping in a hayloft. Maj. Jeffrey Sandrock, Falcon Heri- At the end of the airlift, he would be tage Forum director, said it is important known as the “schokoladen flieger” or for cadets to understand their heritage. “chocolate flyer.” “We have to know where we are to After Stalin’s blockade of West know where we’re going,” he said. “These Germany, Lieutenant Halvorsen, a.k.a. veterans lived and breathed as servants “the candy bomber,” and fellow American to the nation and service before self. and British pilots flew around the clock They are living history. from June 1948 to May 1949 to keep “Today’s cadets ‘get it,” and it gives West Berliners from freezing or starving me confidence in the Academy’s future.” to death. It has been called the greatest Academy grad Col. Sam Cox was relief operation in aviation history. happy to be back. “It was a great expe- At its peak, a plane was landing or rience and a good reminder of not only taking off from Berlin every thirty the beauty of the Academy but also the Photo by Dennis Rogers seconds, and daily weight of food and fuel spirit of the Cadet Wing.” Lieutenant and Mrs. Gail Halvorsen enjoy visiting with cadets and sharing experiences. averaged 8,000 tons. He was also impressed with the Lieutenant Halvorsen was among 40 cadets. “They understand what lies ahead brought hope to a desperate situation.” candy and hundreds of handkerchiefs guests at the Academy’s semi-annual of them and the importance of being ready On one of his first missions during and scrap cloths reached him. By January Falcon Heritage Forum, “Heroes of to lead from the minute they graduate.” the airlift, Lieutenant Halvorsen noticed 1949, more than a quarter million midget Humanitarian Operations.” He shared He wants them to be ready to lead a group of children outside the fence at parachutes with treats attached had been his experiences with cadets in the opening after graduation. “It has never been more Berlin’s Templehof airdrome. He shared dropped. His only condition for the good- address. imperative than today. There is not time his stock of chewing gum. will was that the children share. “I wanted them to know the most to flounder.” In return, they shared with him their At the start of the airlift, Lieutenant important things in a fulfilling life are not Colonel Cox stressed humanitarian dreams of freedom. Halvorsen had to come to terms with the dollars but service, service before self,” missions are vital and are a valuable asset “I had to give them more,” he said of German people and the change from he said. in shaping the way the rest of the world the sweets. He began using handkerchiefs enemy to friend. He also stressed the importance of views the United States. and scraps of cloth as miniature para- “Gratitude is the great enabler,” he freedom in today’s world. “It’s the driving “The Pakistan relief effort is a great chutes to drop candy from the signal said and recalled seeing tears in the eyes force. Freedom is worth the price that’s example where the view of Americans chute of his aircraft. of Germans unloading parcels of flour. been paid.” completely changed in the aftermath of News of his humanitarian effort “They looked at us like we were an- Guests represented humanitarian their devastating earthquake and the U.S. spread quickly to the U.S. Eventually gels from heaven,” he said. operations in Vietnam, Africa, Afghani- response,” he said. “Our extended hand donations of thousands of pounds of “The secret is giving.”
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27582 10/06 VEHICLE LOANS Academy Spirit 4 November 3, 2006 On-the-job safety shouldn’t happen by accident By Ann Patton In an office environment avoid chairs Academy Spirit staff and equipment jutting into walkways and avoid drawers from opening into Slips, trips and falls are the primary walkways or doorways. Maintain emer- culprits of on-the-job injuries. gency exits and passageways. Not far behind is back strain, said Poorly lit areas can cause headache, Phillip Deremer, Academy safety and strain and fatigue. Provide adequate task occupational health specialist. lighting and take visual “breaks” every The push is on Air Force-wide to half hour. reduce the number of fatalities and Good housekeeping can also reduce injuries. The Secretary of Defense goal injuries. Storage or placement of objects for fiscal year 2008 is a 75 percent reduc- in aisles, below knee level or on other tion in reportable mishaps and fatalities. “office-type” floor surfaces should be “Overall we do very well in holding avoided. Maintain a clean, dust-free the line on injuries,” Mr. Deremer said of environment for office equipment and the Academy. work area. During 2006 the Academy’s safety Close drawers when not in use. office has had nine reported civilian Avoid overloading filing cabinets and injury reports. Four were back strains, one distribute the weight of materials stored Courtesy photo head laceration, one concussion, one A clean, well-ordered work space can reduce injuries and make workers in cabinets to avoid tipping. Secure elec- ankle sprain and one groin strain. Those more productive. tronic cords a safe distance from walk- injuries resulted in 83 lost work days but ways, and lock down the blade of paper no hospitalizations. Representatives from Academy public Injury trends can also be seasonal. cutters. “All these injuries were preventable health, safety and civilian personnel meet She said in winter weather, slips, slides Electrical safety should not be over- if only individuals would be more aware monthly to find out where and why and falls go up in areas improperly cleared looked either. Shut off electrical equip- of their environment, know their lifting injuries occur and what can be done to of snow and ice. In summer, outdoor ment when not in use, periodically limitations and ask for help when needed,” reduce them. injuries, involving cuts, burns and lifting, inspect for frayed or worn cords and said Master Sgt. Mark Garner, Academy “We look at trends within the organ- go up in Jacks Valley. avoid overloading surge protectors. Keep ground/weapons safety manager. ization and types of injuries,” said Yvonne Reminders of on-the-job safety can combustible materials such as paper “Whenever an individual is hurt on Moore, human resources specialist with reduce the number of injuries. away from outlets and connections. the job and loses time, someone else in the civilian personnel office. Avoid lifting objects that are too Ergonomically, desks and chairs that section has to pick up the slack and If, for example, a cluster of injuries heavy. Bend from the knees rather than should be adjusted properly for height, accomplish extra work. That, in-turn, can is caused by wet, slippery floors, instal- the back, and ask assistance for items angle and lumbar support. Keep the put the employee at risk as he then feels lation of rubber matting could reduce or that may be too heavy. keyboard, mouse, telephone and calcu- the pressure to accomplish the injured eliminate similar injuries. Standing on chairs, slick floors and lator within easy reach. Take short breaks individual’s work as well as their own to Ms. Moore represents the Office of hurrying across parking lots in inclement to relax and stretch. ensure the mission is successful.” Worker’s Compensation Programs of the weather can lead to slip, trip and fall To prevent recurrence of injuries, Statistics on reported injuries are Department of Labor for the approxi- injuries. Use handrails on stairs, use learn from near-misses and correct helping to make Academy work spaces mately 1,400 civilian appropriated fund sturdy step stools and ladders only, and unsafe conditions. Be aware of exits safer. employees. promptly wipe up spills. and emergency procedures.
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By Staff Sgt. Jeremy Larlee affect its course or outcome, and using contemptuous one side, or candidate, over another.” Air Force Print News words against officials in public office. Military members There also is a separation in the rules about partic- are allowed to attend political events in civilian clothes ipating in partisan and nonpartisan political activi- SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) — As the 2006 elections but only as a spectator. Speaking publicly at these ties. The rules tend to be stricter for partisan politics, fast approach to decide House of Representative and the instruction states. Senate seats, as well as local and Partisan politics are state elections, there are some defined in the instruction as an rules military members need to “activity supporting or relating know about the political process. to candidates who represent, These rules are not in place or issues specifically identified to restrict a military member’s with, national or state political political freedoms, said Maj. parties or associated or ancil- Frank Minogue, chief of civil law VOTE lary organizations. A candi- for Air Education and Training dacy, declared or undeclared, Command at Randolph Air Force for national or state office is Base, Texas. a partisan political activity, “Obviously we want people even if the candidate is not to vote and express their opin- affiliated with a national or ions,” Major Minogue said. state political party.” “People are encouraged to Partisan politics gener- participate in the political process, ✓ ally refer to established polit- just not as representatives of the ical parties and political Air Force.” positions on the national scale. Political activity rules are It is crucial that Airmen listed in Air Force Instruction 51- remain neutral, said Richard 902, Political Activities by Mem- Peterson, deputy chief of the bers of the U.S. Air Force. administrative law division, Violators of this instruction can be For more information www.fvap.gov in the office of the Air Force punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice events is not allowed in or out of uniform. judge advocate general. and receive up to two years confinement and a dishon- “It is vital that military members do not give the “Regardless of whom the American public chooses, orable discharge, the major said. perception that the military supports one political we give our elected officials our best efforts and Examples of prohibited activities listed in the party, issue or candidate over another,” Major Minogue support in performing our duties,” Mr. Peterson said. instruction include attending a political event in uniform, said. “It would undermine our whole command struc- Contact the local legal office for more informa- using official authority to interfere with an election and ture if it appeared that the Air Force was supporting tion about the instruction.
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Members of the F-117 commu- nity, past and present, were on hand to pay homage to the aircraft’s illustrious history, a history that contains as many secrets as Senior Airman Justin Byars marshals in an F-117 Nighthawk for it does legends. an end-of-runway inspection before take-off from Holloman Air Since it was officially named a part Force Base, N.M. Airman Byars is a crew chief with the 49th Air- of the Air Force in 1981, the Nighthawk craft Maintenance Squadron. began making an impression on military officials. Not just because it was “funny” Photos by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson looking, but because the aircraft brought “This is a strategic weapon that really vital part of the Air Force’s various cam- “From a pragmatic point of view, we many new capabilities to the battlefield. reshaped how the Air Force looked at paigns since the aircraft’s introduction. It all understand why it’s leaving,” Colonel The Nighthawk, after all, was the strategic warfare,” said Lt. Col. Chris has seen service in Panama, Iraq, Af- Knehans said. “I mean it’s a 30-year-old stuff of science fiction. It could fly across Knehans, commander of the 7th Fighter ghanistan and Bosnia as part of such oper- concept now. But when you look at its enemy skies and through the world’s most Squadron here. “It doesn’t matter what ations as Desert Storm, Allied Force, Just history, its design and its combat record advanced radar systems without being defenses you put up, how deep you try Cause and Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. ... yeah, the Air Force is going to lose basi- detected. This capability allowed the air- to hide or how much you surround your- For those who either fly or provide cally a very unique weapon system.” craft to perform reconnaissance missions self with collateral damage, this airplane support to the Nighthawk, the aircraft has For Master Sgt. Byron Osborn, who and bomb critical targets, all without the will come and get you.” been a faithful one. 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Lloyd “Fig” Newton, one of the first F-117 Above: Guest speaker, retired Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton has worked on the F-117 for almost 19 years, the pilots, is a hard job to fill. and Brig. Gen. David Goldfein unveil the Silver Stealth emotions are clearer. “Whenever its nation called, the F-117 answered, lithograph at the 25th Anniversary celebration at “For old timers like me, it’s a sad day,” he said. providing capabilities that had never been known Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 27. General Newton before,” he said. “If we needed the door kicked in, was instrumental in the success and integration of the “A lot of the younger guys like the new, flashier early history of the F-117 Nighthawk. General Goldfein aircraft, but I’ll stick with this old dog any day.” the stealth was the one to do it. Never before had is the 49th Fighter Wing commander. The Air Force is saying goodbye to the F-117, such an aircraft existed.” Below: Capt. 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See store for details. ©2006 Cricket Communications, Inc. -%%"'(,"-',.6;GZhZgkZ#Xdb$eg^dg Academy Spirit November 3, 2006 NEWS BRIEFS 11 Native American 19-year-old earns degree ments by December 2005.” Dr. James Larkin, CCAF director of institutional history displayed in nine months effectiveness, said Airman Hawley was not only the youngest graduate in her class, but is also one of the Two exhibits showing at the Professors, Academy MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFPN) — youngest graduates in the history of the college’s more Art Gallery mark Native American Heritage month. At 19 years old, Senior Airman Sharon Hawley is the than 290,000 students. They’re displayed on the third floor in Fairchild Hall youngest of more than 9,100 graduates earning their “It’s heartwarming to see someone her age take through Dec. 15. degrees in October at the Community College of the advantage of the opportunity to get their degree from “Massacre: Retelling the Story of Wounded Knee” Air Force here. CCAF,” he said. “The school’s average active duty are 25 photographs of Wounded Knee from the Nebraska The integrated avionics mechanic, assigned to graduate has been in the Air Force for 10.6 years when Historical Society. Peter Strong, director of the Red Cloud 412th Maintenance Squadron at Edwards Air Force they get their degree, and the oldest graduate was 59 Indian School Heritage Center at Pine Ridge, S.D., Base, Calif., completed the prerequisites for her avia- years old.” helped arrange the exhibit. High school students at the tion technology degree in less than nine months. “CCAF was really helpful for me, and the people Indian School researched the photos, presenting three “I began the course in March 2005 with credit for were very motivating,” Airman Hawley said. “I was also perspectives: the U.S. Government at the time of the three classes from another school, took three classes at able to earn my general education associates degree.” massacre, the Native/Lakota view at the time, and the CCAF and CLEPed three classes,” Airman Hawley The average graduate is 33.5 years old, is a staff students’ feeling now about the photos and story. said. “That allowed me to complete the course require- sergeant and majors in Aviation Technology Maintenance. “The project combines graphic images of the atrocities at Wounded Knee in 1890 and the emotional opinions of students who share the same culture as those killed and who now live near the site,” Mr. Strong said. The other exhibit is “Art of the Woodland Peo- ple,” featuring works by Judith L. Jourdan, a member of the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin. She graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, N.M., and received her bach- elor’s degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis. Her art includes beaded headgear, several paintings, and a cluster of pit-fired pots created in the traditional method. Ms. Jourdan’s “No Face” doll sculptures are displayed. Each figure is based on the Iroquois corn husk doll story in which the doll’s creator took away her beau- tiful face because of her vanity. The costumes and accessories are all researched for authentic detail. Photo by Ann Patton The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. week- Trick or treat days. For more information, call Pam Aloisa at Cadet 1st Class Ryan Lewkowicz, Cadet 4th Class Morgan Sayes and Cadet 1st Class Curtis Weinstein 333-2416. 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David Faggard 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs CONWAY, Ark. (AFPN) — An Airman assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., was selected as Miss Arkansas USA Oct. 28 at the pageant held in the Donald W. Reynolds Auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Second Lieutenant Kelly George, a resident of Sherwood, Ark., is the deputy chief of Public Affairs for the 314th Airlift Wing. “Kelly represents the Air Force and Arkansas well,” said Brig. Gen. Kip Self, 314th Airlift Wing commander. “She takes to heart the spirit of service in dedi- cating herself to civic duty and service to the country.” Second Lieutenant Kelly George was se- Lieutenant George has been lected as Miss Arkansas USA during the preparing for pageants for more state pageant Oct. 28 held on the cam- than a decade and says training pus of the University of Central for pageants is similar to being Arkansas. Lieutenant George is a resi- an Airman in the Air Force. dent of Sherwood, Ark., and is the “You have to be a good role deputy chief of public affairs for the 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force model in the Air Force and as Base, Ark. Miss Arkansas USA,” she said. “The key is to embody all the quali- in the Miss USA Pageant in the ties of a healthy lifestyle and be a spring on national tv in front of good role model and represent your- several million viewers on NBC and self and the state well.” may possibly have an appearance on Lieutenant George said winning “Deal or No Deal” as well as “Fear is important because “this breaks Factor.” stereotypes about women in pageants According to the Miss USA and women in the military.” Website, “Contestants must be savvy, “It’s such an honor for her to have goal-oriented and aware, and display won,” said Jeff Gilliam, Miss those characteristics in their everyday Arkansas USA production director lives, both as individuals who partici- and emcee. “She represents the state pate in the competitions to advance and our nation and this is as much of their career, personal and humani- an honor for us as it is for her.” tarian goals, and as women who seek Lieutenant George will compete to improve the lives of others.” Photos by Rhonda Garrett Gilliam We serve your educational needs while you serve your country. 0,/,7$5<+286,1* $66,67$1&()81' With University of Phoenix, you can earn your ³+HOSLQJPLOLWDU\IDPLOLHVDFKLHYHWKH degree regardless of your rigorous schedule or $PHULFDQ'UHDPWKH\DUHGHIHQGLQJ´ frequent relocations—often in just two to three 1RYWKUX years! 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Academy Spirit November 3, 2006 15 NCO catches acting bug in new Eastwood film By Valerie Joseph proficiency in the use of Howitzers and M1 rifles. 21st Space Operations Squadron Public Affairs “It was important we looked professional, like we knew what we were doing with those big guns,” ONIZUKA AIR FORCE STATION, Calif. — Sergeant Heskew said. There is a ‘movie star’ among us, and he’s appearing at After watching the instructors demonstrate using a theater near you. 75-mm and 155-mm Howitzers, they put Sergeant Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Heskew, with the 21st Space Heskew and the others in four-man groups to practice. Operations Squadron at Onizuka Air Force Station, Calif., appears in the new Clint Eastwood film, “Flags It was important we looked of Our Fathers,” that opened in theaters Oct. 20. “ “Flags of Our Fathers” brings to the big screen one professional, like we knew what we of the most crucial and bloodiest battles of World War II - the struggle for the island of Iwo Jima - which were doing with those big guns.” culminated with what would become one of the most — Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Heskew iconic images in history: five Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the American flag on Mount His job was to take the shell from one man and pass it Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Heskew, with the 21st Space Suribachi. to another, who then loaded it in the gun, after which Operations Squadron at Onizuka Air Force Sergeant Heskew was stationed at Naval Air the fourth man fired the weapon. Station, Calif., appears in the new Clint Eastwood Station Keflavik, Iceland, during the summer of 2005 The Lancaster, Calif., native described the realism film, “Flags of Our Fathers,” that opened in the- when he heard about a casting call for movie extras. of the scenes with the use of ordinary water bottles. aters Oct. 20. After showing up for photos and being measured for “They used liter-sized bottles filled with water,” he uniforms, he subsequently received a phone call said. “The bottles were loaded into artillery shells “We were dead in the water,” Sergeant Heskew congratulating him on being selected to portray a packed with gunpowder; and when the gun fired, the said, “and they just left us there for hours while they Marine and a member of the 6th Platoon, a heavy bottle disintegrated and the water looked like smoke. filmed other scenes.” artillery unit. The sound of the explosions was extremely loud, even Sergeant Heskew has seen “Flags of Our Fathers,” The sergeant explained that Iceland was chosen as though live rounds weren’t used.” and said it’s a very good movie. a location for the war scenes in the movie because the Sergeant Heskew said he spent about five weeks Although the fast-paced, chaotic nature of the film desolate topography and black, volcanic-like soil on the set where a typical day meant arriving a 6 a.m. made it difficult for Sergeant Heskew to see himself in closely resembled that of Iwo Jima. Other scenes were and often not leaving until 8 p.m. Breakfast and lunch the movie, he said he thoroughly enjoyed the experi- filmed in Los Angeles, Chicago and Japan, he said. were provided by Hollywood caterers, he added. ence and would definitely like to do it again. 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They It has almost become cliché to say that the were Sam Botwinski, Khary Branch-Romero, Wings of Blue have done well at a national Steven Christopher and Chase Scully. competition. Nearly 70 teams competed in the four-way The Wings of Blue placed among the top formation event which is divided into three cate- teams and individuals in the country at this gories. The Academy teams competed in the year’s National Championships. Three cadet intermediate division of 28 teams that have been teams and one staff team represented the Air together for one to three years butwas their first Force and the Academy. exposure to national level competition. “This is the highest a Cadet team has placed The Air Force teams are targeting the (first medal) in the US Nationals,” said Wings of National Collegiate Parachuting Blue coach Bill Wenger. Championships. The Air Force Academy contingent arrived Once the Formation event was over, in Arizona Oct. 18 for the competition. the Accuracy event began. Six cadets Although competitors have some time in and one staff member competed in it. Arizona to get ready for the event, preparation is Unlike the Formation event, there is never ending. only one category for Accuracy, so the “Preparation for competition is a year round cadets were competing against the top accuracy endeavor; training for competition in the fall is competitors in the nation. very difficult here,” said Coach Wenger who has Jumpers exit the aircraft at 3,500 feet, open close to 8,200 career jumps spanning 35 years. their parachutes and attempt to land on a round, “The cadet’s main job with the 98th Flying three centimeter, target. Jumpers are electroni- Training Squadron’s Wings of Blue is not cally measured out to 16 centimeters with 10 competing or performing demonstrations. Their jumps making up the final score. mission is teaching and being jump masters for Wenger placed third with 7cm for 10 rounds. our Basic Freefall course. Cadets on the team are Jim Hayhurst, class of ‘74, took first place instructors first and competitors/demonstrators with 4cm, second was Stu Metcalfe, a second.” former commander of the parachute After a couple days of training, the team team with 6cm. event began. “The cadets did a great job After 10 grueling rounds, all completed in and will use their increased just two days, Air Force CAD, one of the cadet competition experience to their teams, placed second and received a Silver benefit at the collegiate Medal in the Intermediate 4-way Formation nationals,” said Wenger, who Courtesy photo event. The team consisted of Mike Bush, Joe placed third in Accuracy and The 2006 Wings of Blue National Kreidel, Ryan Regan and Jon Vaage. fourth overall in the individual Competition team: (left to right) Mike Each cadet competitor averages between events. Bush, Ryan Regan, Joe Kreidel, Jon 500-600 jumps. The competitors on the team “It was an unbelievable feeling going into Vaage and the cameraman Justus give up Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring the last round of a ten round national competi- Hanks pose with their awards. breaks to focus on training. tion behind by only two points with a shot at Air Force 7XY, another cadet team winning first place,” Bush said. “We were consisting of Abigail Crews, Pete Theisen, Mary excited to have all of our training and dedication Vendt and Caroline White, placed fourth. over the past two years payoff for such a The staff team of Matt Cunningham, Mike rewarding experience.” Aerial photos by Tech. Sgt. Justus Hanks Academy Spirit 18 SPORTS November 3, 2006 Arena BYU claws past Falcons, 33-14 By Maj. Brett Ashworth Academy standouts Academy Public Affairs inducted BYU topped Air Force 33-14 in a battle The 1982 and ’83 Air for first place in the Mountain West Con- Force Falcon football teams, ference in front of 35,521 fans at Falcon Sta- who combined for an 18-7 dium Saturday. The loss dropped Air Force record and back-to-back bowl to 3-4 on the season and 3-2 in the confer- victories, were inducted into ence. The Cougars improved to 6-2 overall the Colorado Springs Sports and 4-0 in MWC play. Hall of Fame Oct. 25 during The Falcons could not keep up with the ceremonies held at the Colo- high-powered BYU offense, which amassed rado Springs World Arena. 411 total yards. Quarterback John Beck Current Falcon head coach picked apart the Air Force defense for 258 Fisher DeBerry was the offen- yards passing and three touchdowns. sive coordinator of those Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry teams. Hockey stalwart Chuck pointed to Air Force turnovers and time of Delich also entered the hall. possession as keys to the game. “The (out- He played from 1974 -’77, come) is disappointing, and it certainly cost holds 14 Falcon records and us some good position in the conference.” is 13th on the all-time NCAA DeBerry was not disappointed in his scoring list. Delich coached team’s effort. “I am very proud our guys did Air Force from 1985 -’97. not quit,” he said. BYU took advantage of Air Force Emory all-conference mistakes to build a 21-0 halftime lead. The Falcon midfielder/defend- Cougars forced two Falcon turnovers on er Rachael Emory was named Air Force’s first two possessions and a poor to the 2006 All-Mountain West Air Force punt to score on three of its four Conference Women’s Soccer first-half possessions. Team at its pre-championship The Cougars marched 81 yards in 14 banquet in Salt Lake City, plays on the game’s opening drive, culmi- Utah. The sophomore from nating with a Fui Vakapuna 6-yard touch- Wagoner, Okla., who started down run. The drive consumed 7:07. all 19 Falcon matches posting “We couldn’t come up with a play we a team-high three assists, was needed to get off the field,” said corner- named to the second team. back Chris Sutton. The Falcons tried to respond on their first New Day dawns drive, but sputtered, when fullback Jacobe Doug Day was named Kendrick fumbled on fourth down at the head coach of the Air Force BYU 29 after driving 51 yards. women’s gymnastics team BYU linebacker Bryan Kehl set up the Oct. 25. He is the first coach Cougars’ next score when he hit Falcon to earn national assistant coach quarterback Shaun Carney as he was throw- of the year honors with both ing, resulting in an interception at the Air a men’s and women’s program. Force 44-yard line. Day spent nine years as the BYU’s five-play drive was capped by an assistant coach of the women’s eight-yard touchdown pass from Beck to team at the University of Min- Michael Reed giving the Cougars a 14-0 lead nesota, which won Big Ten with 10:12 left in the second quarter. titles in 1998 and 2006 and The Cougars capitalized on a 21-yard appeared in the 2002 NCAA Air Force punt to extend their lead to 21-0 Championships. with 58 seconds left in the first half when Photos by 1st Lt. John Ross Beck connected with Jonny Harline on a one- Top: BYU linebacker Bryan Kehl Triathletes excel yard touchdown pass to end a 12-play, 64- hits Falcon quarterback Shaun The Academy’s Pete yard drive. Carney as he throws Saturday. The ball was intercepted by Ohotnicky and Maiya Air Force took the second half kickoff Cougar linebacker Aaron Wagner. Anderson led the all-Air Force and was forced to punt from its own end zone following an illegal block penalty and a Middle: Falcon backup quarter- team to a second place finish back Jim Ollis shakes off BYU in the military division of the sack. BYU took over at the Air Force 42- defensive lineman Brett Denney Ironman Triathlon World yard line following a 29-yard Nathan Meikle for an eight-yard gain and a first Championship in Kailua- punt return and quickly added to its lead on down late in the fourth quarter Saturday. Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 21 and 22. a 53-yard Jared McLaughlin field goal. Ohotnicky was the third male Air Force got on the board with a one- Bottom: Air Force free safety yard quarterback sneak by Carney with 3:54 Bobby Giannini zeroes in on military finisher and 11th left in the third quarter. The 15-play, 80-yard BYU running back Curtis Brown American in the men’s 35-39 drive consumed 7:09. at Falcon Stadium. age group while Anderson was Momentum seemed to shift to the a helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate Backup quarterback Jim Ollis, who second among military fe- Falcons when the ensuing kickoff was Chris Thomas midway through the fourth relieved Carney in the fourth quarter, led the males and 11th American in misplayed by the Cougars, pinning them quarter. Falcons in passing with 23 yards while the women’s 30-34 age group. on their own 5-yard line. But, BYU regained Following the injury time out, BYU Kendrick topped Air Force runners with 58 Falcons at home control by driving 94 yards for another resumed its assault and added another field yards on 14 carries. Hockey touchdown on a 4-yard Beck pass to goal by McLaughlin who connected from The Falcons had a short week to get RIT, today and Saturday, Vakapuna. The Falcons blocked the extra 27-yards away. ready for tonight’s game at inter-service 7:05 p.m., Cadet Ice Arena point to trail 30-7. The Falcons made the score more re- rival, Army. Women’s Basketball The game was put into perspective when spectable thanks to a three-yard Beau Suder The game will be televised nationally Metro St., (Exhibition) it was delayed for 20-minutes. Falcon defen- touchdown run with 27 seconds to play. on ESPN2 from West Point, New York, at Sunday, 2 p.m., Clune Arena sive back Carson Bird was immobilized and Carney summed up the outing. “We 6 p.m. Mountain Time. taken from the field on a stretcher following had opportunities, we didn’t make plays.” “We’ll be ready,” promised Sutton. Academy Spirit November 3, 2006 19 ND grounds AF for tourney title Scoreboard By Dave Toller Academy Athletic Media Relations INTERCOLLEGIATE Football TAMPA, Fla. — Notre Dame goalie Oct. 28 at AFA David Brown stopped all 28 shots he faced BYU 33 Falcons 14 as the Irish defeated Air Force, 2-0 Saturday, Hockey Oct. 27 at Tampa, Fla. in the championship game of the inaugural Lightning College Hockey Classic Lightning College Hockey Classic at the St. Falcons 7 Alabama-Huntsville 5 Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. Oct. 28 at Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame, ranked 11th in the nation, #11 Notre Dame 2 Falcons 0 improved to 5-1 on the season. Air Force Men’s Soccer fell to 3-5. Alabama-Huntsville was third Oct. 28 at Denver, Colo. after beating Army, 2-1, in the consolation Denver 1 Falcons 0 game. Women’s Soccer Oct. 28 at Colorado Springs The two teams skated to a scoreless New Mexico 3 Falcons 0 first period. Air Force had an early oppor- Volleyball tunity when center Theo Zacour was checked Oct. 28 at AFA from behind into the boards by Irish Photo by Scott Audette/Tampa Bay Lightning Wyoming 3 Falcons 0 Falcon Mike Phillipich checks Notre Dame’s Noah Babin in Saturday’s title game defenseman Tom Sawatske. The Falcons Golf received a five-minute power play as of the Lightning College Hockey Classic in Tampa, Fla. Oct. 23, 24 at Roanoke, Texas 14th annual Service Academy Golf Classic Sawatske was also tagged with a game and controlled play in the final 20 minutes. play while ND was 1-for-3. Falcons 360-373-361=1094 (+14) 1st misconduct. The bluesuiters had just one shot Brown made a spectacular glove save on a “I am so proud of the effort by our Oct. 30, 31 at Las Cruces, N.M. on the five-minute man-advantage. Notre power-play shot by Andrew Ramsey with guys,” head coach Frank Serratore said. Herb Wimberly Invitational Dame out-shot Air Force, 8-7, in the period. four minutes remaining. Then with less “We couldn’t have played much better, Falcons 293-308-287=888 (+24) 7th Notre Dame opened the scoring at the than three minutes left, Mike Phillipich’s shot except for maybe a little puck luck. You Water Polo 3:21 mark of the second period. Christian from the slot hit the post. can’t control how the opposing goalie plays Oct. 28 at Davis, Calif. Aggie Shootout Hanson took a shot from the right wing Air Force pulled its goalie in the final and he was fabulous. We played a great #5 UC San Diego 12 #17 Falcons 4 that was saved by Falcon goalie Ian Harper. 54 seconds to no avail. third period and finished strong, but came #17 Falcons 6 #13 UC Davis 5 The rebound came back to Hanson who The Falcons out-shot the Irish, 28-25, up short. A great effort by everyone and Oct. 29 at Davis, Calif. tucked in a wrap-around for his second in the game. Brown, an eighth-round draft what a great game it was for the fans to #16 Santa Clara 12 #17 Falcons 8 goal of the season. Later in the period, the choice by the National Hockey League’s watch.” #14 Long Beach St. 8 #17 Falcons 7 Irish took advantage of a power play as Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004, made 28 Falcon junior Eric Ehn was named to Boxing Oct. 27 at Detroit, Mich. Jason Paige gave ND a 2-0 lead. Mark Van saves to set a new school record with his the all-tournament team. Ehn had a career- Service Academy Showcase Guilder made a pass to Paige on the left dot seventh career shutout. Harper stopped 23 best six points against Alabama-Huntsville. Navy 5-0 and his wrister beat Harper high. Falcons 2-3 shots, including eight in the third period. Hanson, was named the tournament MVP. Army 1-4 Air Force had several quality chances The Falcons were 0-for-4 on the power Brown was also on the all-tournament team. 128 lbs. Ezekiel Ignaco, rsc-3 over Justin Wong, Army Hvywt. Ian Tuznik, dec over Greg Maduro, Army Prep School title caps perfect season Cross Country Oct. 28 at Salt Lake City, Utah Mountain West Conference By Wayne Amann Championships Academy Spirit Editor Falcons (Men) 2nd Falcons (Women) 7th In 1972 the Miami Dolphins went 17-0 INTRAMURAL en route to an NFL championship. Football On Monday, the Prep School experi- Final regular season enced invincibility by taking the Academy Team W L PF PA Prep* 10 0 314 105 Intramural Flag Football League title with MDG #1* 8 2 177 81 a 28-12 victory over the 10th Medical Group CW* 4 6 155 170 Comm* 3 7 78 160 at the base Turf Field. SFS/MSS 3 7 103 180 Chance Harridge lofted four touch- CES/MDG #2 2 8 81 211 down passes to fuel the win which capped *In double elimination playoffs starting Oct. 19. (Comm won head-to-head point spread over SFS/MSS). a 13-0 campaign. It’s Prep School’s fourth AIFFL crown in the last six years. Oct. 19 MDG #1 58 CW 0 “We never think about losing,” Prep Prep 77 Comm 7 School wide receiver Jason Brown said. Oct. 24 “We’re competitors who get after it.” Prep School’s Steve Pipes finds day- CW 34 Comm 6 Shawn Thomas led Prep’s relentless light Monday as Med Group’s Earnest Prep 32 MDG #1 25 Photos by 1st Lt. John Ross style on both sides of the ball. His intercep- Aziz gets a handle on his flag. Prep School quarterback Chance Oct. 30 tion thwarted MDG’s first possession and Harridge goes to the air while team- MDG #1 6 CW 0 “It was hard for them to keep track of Prep 28 MDG #1 12 he hauled in two of Harridge’s touchdown everybody,” Brown said. We knew where the mate Shawn Thomas buys him time throws. against a Med Group pass rusher. Bowling openings were. When Chance looks around, Thru Oct. 30 Thomas’ pick set up Prep’s first score, he finds the open guy.” Prep School won’t have Harridge, Team W L Pins a one-yard reception by Kellie Johnson. DFC 54 18 26279 On Prep School’s next possession Brown and Jon Wilson next season as the AFA Pool #2 48 24 26951 Harridge hit Mike Thiessen for the point Harridge targeted Thomas alone in the end three former Air Force Falcons head to new DFBL 44 28 26265 after making it 7-0. zone upping their lead to 19-0 at halftime. assignments. Comm 43 29 25660 MDSS 41 31 25920 Thiessen protected the lead on Med Med Group opened the second half That gives MDG player/coach Cordney Retirees 40 32 26588 Group’s ensuing possession when he made with a 20-yard scoring strike from Russell Morehead reason to be optimistic for next year CES/CEJ 39 33 26208 a touchdown saving tackle at the Prep School DFMS 38 34 26309 Pollard to Mark Hebert. Prep School after finishing 10-4. MDG was the only other SFS 38 34 25608 two yard line. responded quickly on its next drive as team in the league with a winning record. Cadets 38 34 23063 On the first play after the change of MSG/LGR #2 36 36 26237 Harridge and Thomas hooked up on a 15- “We’re so big we have a large talent Prep School 36 36 25822 possession, Harridge spotted a streaking yard touchdown. pool,” Morehead said. “If we can bring AFA Pool #1 34 38 25952 Steve Pipes who caught the ball in full “On the second TD catch I told Chance back our core group, lookout. We gave them Services 33 39 26209 stride, was about to be downed, but lateraled NSSI 32 40 23143 I was going to run the seam,” Thomas (Prep School) all they could handle this HQ USAFA 30 42 17213 to Brown who raced in to complete a 77- explained. “They had a guy sitting in the season but we missed opportunities to score. MSG/LGC 28 44 26057 yard touchdown. It was the eventual game DRU 24 48 25450 middle, but Chance rolled out to buy us some We still feel we can beat them. This was just MSG/LGR #1 22 50 25798 winning play. time. It pays to have a mobile quarterback.” their year.” DF 22 50 25494 Academy Spirit 20 November 3, 2006 Voting absence explained improve your finances. For reservations, with little in common. The film is geared AFI 36-815, Section 8.4, states that call 333-3444. No childcare available. toward children 13 and older. A question employees requesting time off to vote and answer session with the filmmaker are excused without charge to leave for Officer career night slated follows. the amount of time necessary to permit The seventh annual Military Officer them to report to work three hours after Career Night is Nov. 28 from 5:30-8 p.m., Veterans Day walk the polls open or to leave work three in the Arnold Hall Ballroom. It’s an infor- The Falcon Wanderers of Colorado mational event designed to assist parents Springs will celebrate Veterans Day with Native Americans recognized hours before the polls close, whichever requires the least amount of time off. and high school students interested in 5K and 10K Volksmarch Nov. 11 at noon. In observance of Native American Normally, where the polls are open either applying to a service academy or for a The walk will start at the Police Indian month, a Pow-Wow will be Satur- three hours before or three hours after the college ROTC scholarship leading to an Operations Center on the corner of South day 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Milazzo Club, employee’s regular duty hours, no time undergraduate degree and a commission Nevada Avenue and Rio Grande in Colo- featuring Native American dancing, food as an officer. off is granted. Employees on flexible rado Springs. The route winds its way and crafts. AAFES gift cards will also be Admissions officers from all military work schedules can be excused only for along the Monument Valley trail, Dor- given away during the month’s activities. branches, plus cadets and midshipmen those hours that cannot be accommo- chester Park, through Confluence Park Capt. Lawrence Yazzie will speak of from each service academy and ROTC dated by their flexible schedule. and back to the start. his experiences as a Native American will assist students competing for these Where an employee’s voting place is Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to military officer Tuesday at 6 p.m. in L-1 highly sought-after appointments and beyond normal commuting distance, and noon. The route is suitable for families, of Fairchaild Hall. scholarships. voting by absentee ballot is not permitted, including strollers, kids and pets. For Native American Art with Abraka- RSVP by Nov. 26. For more informa- the employee is granted sufficient time more information, call 648-9015. doodle is at the Child Development Center tion, call Maj. Kris Belcher at 964-1143 off to make the trip. Time off in excess Nov. 14. or email [email protected] of one day is charged as annual leave, Veteran Administration Other events in November include open house exhibits at the cadet and community earned compensatory time off, earned Email to win on KAFA The National Archives and Records center libraries with a gallery exhibit in credit hours or leave without pay. For Academy radio station KAFA, 97.7 Administration – Rocky Mountain Region the Professors, Academy Art Gallery in more information, call 333-4363. FM, is giving away tickets to all Falcon presents an open house Nov. 10 from 9 Fairchild Hall. It features the Nebraska football home games, plus free food. To a.m. to 4 p.m., in observance of Veterans Historical Society and Red Cloud Indian SIDNE Challenge nears enter, email [email protected] The Air Officer Commanding Mast- Day. The open house features represen- School’s retelling of the Wounded Knee with the subject heading GO FALCONS! er’s Program presents the Simulated tatives from the Veterans Administration Story through photographs, plus Judy Winners will receive a pair of tickets and Impaired DriviNg Experience (SIDNE), and TRICARE giving information on Jourdan’s Art of the Woodland People $25 gift certificates from two businesses an alcohol awareness display to chal- veteran entitlements, benefits and other display featuring authentically created opening soon in Colorado Springs. lenge cadets Wednesday and Thursday programs. National Archives staffers will items. For more information, call Capt. from 1-7 p.m. on the Terrazzo. The display present two seminars: “Navigating the Annemaria Hornby, 333-9415; Staff Sgt. Pep band forming includes a car involved in a DUI incident, NARA Website for Modern Military Shannan Tiphareth, 333-5270; Staff Sgt. An Academy pep band is forming to goggles when worn show alcohol levels Records” at 11 a.m. and “Fighting Your Linda Sanderson, 333-9516; Capt. Karen play at home basketball games, and of .08 and .10 and a go-cart (SIDNE) Past: Old Military Service Records and Dayle-Horsley, 333-4258; or Cadet 1st possibly other sports, when the Cadet with delayed steering, acceleration and the National Archives” at 1 p.m. Class Jukari Davis in Cadet Squadron 37. Drum and Bugle Corps can’t. All band brake controls simulating driving under positions are open to officers, enlisted, The NARA-Rocky Mountain Region the influence. civilians and family members that play is in the Denver Federal Center, Building musical instruments. Extra instruments 48 at West 6th and Kipling streets in Denver. Adoption questions answered are available and music will be provided. For more information, call 407-5740. The Academy Airman and Family Interested musicians should call Capt. Readiness Flight is joining its counter- Randy Carlson at 333-3596 or email Vets on parade CADET CHAPEL parts at Peterson and Schriever Air Force [email protected]. The Colorado Springs Veterans Day Catholic Masses: bases plus Fort Carson, to present an Parade, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., sports the Sunday Adoption Fair Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 theme “A Nation at War … A Community Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. p.m., at the Armed Services YMCA, 2190 of Support.” It features the newest combat (or by appointment) Jetwing in Colorado Springs. Several veterans plus those from World War II, Mass - 10 a.m. organizations will answer questions on Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. The Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. - 6:30 p.m. local and infant open adoption, foster Academy Band and 10 high school Holy Day Mass - 6 p.m. adoption, interstate adoptions and inter- marching bands will play. Organizers are Protestant Services: national adoption services. For more looking for groups to build patriotic, information and to register, call 333- non-commercial floats. For more infor- Sunday Traditional - 9 a.m. 3444 or 3445 no later than Thursday. mation, call executive director Diana Contemporary - 10:30 a.m. Ceciliani at 282-3862 or visit the parade Gospel - 12 p.m. Money seminar slated Movie screening set website at: www.csvetsparade.org. The Academy Airman and Family A free movie screening of “Brats: Our Jewish Services Readiness Flight presents “An Evening for Journey Home” is today at 11:30 a.m. in Globetrotters coming Fridays - 7 - 8 p.m. Financial Success,” a free financial seminar the Peterson Air Force Base auditorium. The Harlem Globetrotters basket- COMMUNITY CENTER (not a sales presentation) Thursday from The seven-year work by independent ball team’s 2007 “Nothing Like It” World CHAPEL 7-10 p.m. This 40-minute presentation, filmmaker Donna Musil documents the Tour plays at the Colorado Springs World Catholic Masses: followed by questions and answers, will unique childhoods of military family Arena April 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at highlight why most Americans (about 90 $16 and are available at the Arena box Saturday members who have grown up on military Reconciliation - 4 p.m. precent) are not financially successful. bases throughout the world, and their office, by phone at (719) 576-2626 or Mass - 5 p.m. See where you stand and how you can struggle to fit into an American lifestyle online at www.ticketwest.com. Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. Monday-Friday e The Action Line is a direct link to USAFA's senior leadership. It Catholic Mass - 11:30 a.m. Lin should be used when other avenues have failed. Concerns should be tion ! addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and Protestant Services: Ac es elevated as necessary. If satisfactory results have not been attained by Saturday e su ll th is addressing the chain of command, call the Action Line at 333-3900 Contemporary - 7 p.m. Ca lve or fax 333-4094 or mail to: Sunday eso 0 Traditional - 8 a.m. r 90 to -3 Directorate of Public Affairs/ACTION LINE Gospel - 11 a.m. 33 Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. 3 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100 Wednesday USAF Academy, CO 80840-5016 Liturgical - 6 p.m. For more information, call 333-3300. Items may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. Academy Spirit 32 November 3, 2006 Some Places We Fly: Albuquerque (Just an hour away from Santa Fe) Austin Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Boston (See Manchester or Providence) Chicago (Midway) Denver Ft. 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