VOL. 47 NO.31 AUFUST 3, 2007 Academy Reservists earn promotion The Reserve promotion list for lieutenant colonels and majors was released Thursday. The Academy had six majors promoted to lieutenant colonel and one captain promoted to major. They are:

Lieutenant Colonels James Bishop Kristi Davis Bryan Huntley Jeffrey Moore Dennis Tuthill Vincent White

Major Lon Rademacher Jr.

Today’s annual base Photo by Mike Kaplan picnic is an alternate duty location for Biggest, Baddest Basic Basic cadet trainee Emily Frick hovers over her opponent in a semi-final match of the Big Bad Basic competi- Academy community. tion Saturday. Frick went on to win the female title in the single-elimination tournament. The pugil stick event For more, see Page, 11 culminated the two-week 2nd Beast portion of Basic Cadet Training in Jacks Valley. For more Big Bad Basic cov- erage, see Pages 14 and 15. Academy shoppers have new alternative PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — produce, meat and health and wellness departments fresh fish department is stocked several times a week Academy food shoppers who live near Peterson Air answer nutrition questions and offer recipe suggestions. with fresh product flown in from California. Behind Force Base have a closer choice starting today. Shoppers in a hurry can choose from a bank of four the deli is a dedicated health and wellness center Big and colorful with a massive selection of prod- self-checkout registers on each side of the front end. stocked with organic food and health and beauty prod- ucts is how store director Bobby Mings describes the The additional registers will help speed shoppers ucts, dietary products, and a blood pressure check new base commissary opening at 9 a.m. through the checkout process, Mings said. station. In the meat department, customers will find “The store is jam-packed with new features and The store’s overall focus is decidedly on health and an enormous selection, including pork and poultry, a products like fresh sushi and hot rotisserie chicken,” wellness. “Health-minded shoppers want products full line of all natural beef and a line of USDA-certi- Mings said. “We’ve set our sights on winning the that enhance their healthy lifestyle,” said DeCA fied organic beef. endorsement of every shopper who comes in the Director and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nixon, Vendors and manufacturers are supporting the store.” “We can think of no population that deserves or commissary’s grand opening with loads of great door New technology is scattered throughout the requires healthy choices more than our military commu- prizes, including major appliances. Additional give- commissary to enhance the shopping experience. A nity.” aways include numerous commissary gift certificates, kiosk located at the entrance allows shoppers to place The first department shoppers will encounter flat screen televisions, barbecue grills and coolers. The a deli order when they first enter the store. The order when they step into the store is produce, with an abun- Denver Broncos cheerleaders will be on hand to sign is filled while they shop and is ready for them at the dant variety of the freshest fruits and vegetables, autographs. Other “celebrities” attending include Tony deli before they checkout. Health kiosks located in the including a generous selection of organics. The nearby the Tiger, Ernie the Elf and the Energizer Bunny.

I N News Feature Sports S Road trip: Performing units Meet the I India accent positive media D Page 6 Page 9 Page 16 E Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY August 3, 2007 New and improved AF a process away

By Col. Lean/6S journey. We chose three candidates to What draws you to Warren Berry serve as our test benches. Each was in desperate 78th Air Base need of some good old-fashioned cleaning. the base picnic? Wing vice commander Yet, here was a chance not to simply throw a GI party at the problem, but to ROBINS offer a systematic approach to “I like the softball. I know AIR FORCE streamlining their processes and a lot of people take their BASE, Ga. making them more efficient and families. I went last year (AFPN) — Some effective in their daily jobs — and I enjoy getting out and would argue that making them “new and meeting other people on Washington, D.C., improved.” the base. I’m going.” is the seat of power The results were more for the entire free dramatic than I could have world. imagined. The in-flight Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yagoda When I walked kitchen completely Academy Directorate of Personnel the city’s streets in July redesigned its production while attending a course at flow, eliminating unneces- George Washington University, sary steps and waste. As a I strolled past the World Bank and result, they reduced order fill

the halls of Congress. Coupled with Illustration by times by 60 percent, reduced pre- “I’ll help clean up after all gazing at the Washington Monument from my Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins staged meals by 75 percent — think of inven- the socializing and sporting hotel room every night, I couldn’t help but think of tory savings — and now spend 220 less man-hours a events. This will be my Lean, which the Air Force now calls Air Force Smart year completing inventories. When you consider this first one.” Operations for the 21st century, or AFSO 21. facility prepares 210,000 meals a year, you begin to see The first day I got here, classmates and I were real savings. armed only with a map and a metro card to get to the Similarly, the security forces armory had poorly classroom. Off we trudged, simply trying to find our positioned weapons racks and unmanageable ammuni- way. At lunch, we repeated the exercise, simply finding tion stocks, cluttered by excess equipment and weapons Tech. Sgt. Kimmy Middleton a suitable place to eat and then finding our way back to from a mission long gone. Following 6S, the “new” th 10 Medical Support Squadron the classroom. You see, in the beginning, it was all armory eliminated four steps during weapons turn-in about the basic mission — get to class, go eat, get back and issue, and reduced the time to arm and equip a and of course, find the library. security forces flight by 56 minutes per day. Given the As the days progressed, however, I noticed we all size of the security forces squadron, that’s 70 man- “It’s the family atmosphere did something very interesting. All 48 students began hours per day, and it gives an hour back to the Airmen and meeting people you finding a more expedient path to get to and from the on the line — time they no longer need to spend don’t know yet.We went university. It became less an issue of getting there and standing in line waiting to arm up. last year and will this year.” more an issue of doing so more efficiently. Over the Finally, the air traffic control maintenance back next few days, we all found “new and improved” ways shop was a work center in disarray — cluttered would of “Leaning” this commuting process (but still passing be an understatement. Since these pros maintained the a Starbucks along the way). systems that run the most important overseas en route And that’s the point, the basic human nature of airlift hub, they were prime for a 6S event. The team Mrs.Angela Kelsoe wanting to keep making things better. moved tools to the work site where they were most Academy Spouse Don’t believe me? Go visit a supermarket. You needed, allowing easy access and fewer return trips to can’t get three feet down any aisle before you see a the back shop. They ruthlessly pared and then organ- product that is “new and improved” (even better if it’s ized their inventory, increasing storage capacity by 35 low fat). And we buy it even though we think the “old percent and saving 500 man-hours annually for tool and and unimproved” product was pretty darn good. equipment issue. The biggest benefit; however, was a “It’s the food and fun and a So what have you done to make your work center bit more intangible — the Air Force got a higher quality chance to get out of the “new and improved?” Every one of us can find a more maintenance product out of those Airmen. Our in- office. It’s good family expedient path, a more efficient process and a new and commission rates for the air traffic control and landing time. I’ll be there.” improved product. It’s in our nature to do so, and it just systems were the highest ever. Coincidence? I doubt it. becomes a matter of uncovering the right tools to help That same model process/model cell approach to you work through what you already know needs to get 6S is in use here and throughout the Air Force. I won’t done. be surprised by the results, because I’ve seen firsthand One of the most straight-forward tools is known as how 6S can deliver. Master Sgt. Kevin Ciesla “6S,” which stands for sort, straighten, scrub, stan- So can you, as you try to brand your work center as 10th Medical Support Squadron dardize, sustain and safety. In my previous job in “new and improved,” perhaps the best news is you don’t Germany, we used this tool with great effect. Much to have to walk the streets of Washington, D.C., to think the initial dismay of my group, we embarked on a Lean. All you have to do is walk through your office.

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By Butch Wehry specific and transparent to the students, Academy Spirit staff and instructors facilitate learning expe- riences for the objectives. The Academy’s 127 new instructors “It’nothing new, except now we want were welcomed and got senior leader- faculty to assess how well students under- ship perspectives and a sense of teamwork stand concepts instead of how much infor- by the faculty, athletics, commandant of mation they can memorize, and we want cadets, preparatory school and air base instructors to continuously do this cycle wing. to improve their teaching,” Colonel Morris The New Faculty Orientation opened said. “Instead of instructors being depos- in the McDermott Library. Subsequent itors of information, we want them to be sessions took place in Fairchild Hall. It facilitators of learning – we are part- ran July 11 through July 17. This year’s nering with the students to help them NFO had much more flexibility than in have deep conceptual learning. This part- past years. nership means both student and faculty Leadership emphasis was never in are responsible for fostering deep doubt. learning.” “New faculty orientation brings New Faculty Orientation has tradition- together a very talented and diverse group ally emphasized cadets in the classroom of personnel from varied academic and and classroom standards, obstacles to professional backgrounds,” said Brig. Born said. opment of future officers and future learning, good teaching practices and Gen. Dana Born, Dean of the Faculty. About one third of them were leaders.” cadet and current faculty perspectives. “Our goal is to help them to ‘become returning faculty. Retired Lt. Col. Ralph Hartman from The bulk of these were presented in a not their best’ so they can foster our cadets “The intent was that personnel will the Center for Character Development necessarily learning-focused manner. to become their best.” follow on with their specific mission organized and facilitated this program. Two “This year we included all these same Members from across the Academy, elements for more detailed orientation,” thirds of the faculty participated in the topics, but in a more learning-focused including education experts, provided the said Lt. Col. Douglas Morris, director of Character Development Days, July 9 and format,” the colonel said. “We fashioned new and returning faculty with a shared Faculty Development. 10. it as a course where there was homework, vision and how the school can accomplish This year, new faculty were assigned The orientation provided mission time for discussion and reflection like the mission of building officers of char- a character development day run by the element briefs from Academy agencies, learning experiences in the classroom acter across the Academy and across the Center for Character Development. including emergency, fire, environmental, and a final capstone project.” curriculum, she said. “The intent of this was to give the new housing, legal and chapel, as well as The goal was for the new faculty to “This year’s orientation provided faculty a taste of some of the training required training in religious respect and feel like they were going to class — just 127 new faculty members the tools neces- that the cadets receive regarding char- sexual assault reporting. like their students. sary to be the very best instructors they acter and officer development,” Colonel General Born has developed a “And just like their students, some of can possibly be to commission leaders Morris said. “The point of the new faculty learning-focused initiative that all faculty them would be interested in attending, of character who embody our core values character development day was to get the can use in their approach to teaching. some not, some would participate a lot, with the knowledge, skills and respon- faculty in the mindset that everything we This approach takes the form of a loop others not at all, some may miss a day or sibilities for the 21st century,” General do here at the Academy is for the devel- (see graph) where learning objectives are See FACULTY, Page 10 Academy Spirit 4 August 3, 2007 Academy cadets learn the Elmendorf way

By 2nd Lt. Erin Slaughter are the Elmendorf Ops Air Force direc- 3rd Wing Public Affairs tors. They ensure everything is set logis- tically, such as lodging and trans- ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, portation, but more importantly, they Alaska — The third and final period for pair each cadet up with a senior NCO or Operation Air Force kicked off July 16 company grade officer for their time for the final eight of 35 cadets from the here. Those senior NCOs and CGOs Air Force Academy at Elmendorf Air facilitate the cadets’ base experience. Force Base, Alaska. They also supervise them in their daily Operation Air Force is a program activities and make sure they are not aimed at Academy and Reserve Officer sitting around idly, because they’re Training Corps cadets designed to give expected to work. them a better understanding of active “They should be gainfully employed, duty life. As an overseas location, and depending on which program/year Elmendorf has only cadets from the group they’re in, the objectives will be Academy because ROTC cadets are different,” Captain Schilling said. “During limited to continental U.S. bases. their stay, they have two-to-three Capts. Dyann Schilling and Rob Vitt mentoring sessions with either field grade officers or Senior NCOs, depending on their program.” An effort is made to pair rising seniors up with an Photos by Airman 1st Class Matt Owens Airmen in their projected Cadet 3rd Class Jill Larson gets drilling experience on a phone pole. Cadets career field in order to give shadowed members of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron for on-the-job train- them a better idea of what to ing. expect when they join the Operation Air Force has been around Class Jill Larson, one of the cadets paired active duty force. According for many years. It has evolved from a with Sergeant Rodgers. to the course guide, rising tour/orientation experience to more of a Cadet Larson said this will definitely juniors are given more of a work experience. benefit her in the future. broad view of the Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carina Rodgers, 3rd Civil “This is what I want to do with my in order to help them make Engineer Squadron, has been partnered life and I want to get as much experience a better-informed decision with two rising sophomores. as possible.” when picking a career field. “This is a great program,” Sergeant Cadet 3rd Class Mark Hammond, The goal of the rising soph- Rodgers said. “The cadets see how the another cadet assigned to Sergeant omore program is to give backbone of the military runs day-to- Rodgers, was surprised by the amount of them a better appreciation day operations and we learn what the work he has been able to do. for the enlisted force. cadets go through at the Academy.” “I figured we would only be in the The program has helped her appre- way, but I have gotten a lot of hands-on ciate the Academy more, as well as time,” he said. Cadet 3rd Class Mark provided the cadets an opportunity to Cadet Hammond recognizes he still Hammond works on a see how the Air Force actually works. has a lot of things to experience and is telephone pole as Mr. “I can see first hand how every area taking advantage of this opportunity to Mario Damian of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron of the Air Force works together for the experience as much as he can before his supervises. good of the mission,” said Cadet 3rd opinion of the Air Force is formed.

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WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The Captain Allen is a special tactics 2006 Lance P. Sijan Air Force officer assigned to the 24th Special Leadership Award was presented to four Tactics Squadron at Pope Air Force Airmen by Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Base, N.C. While deployed, he was Force Gen. John D.W. Corley in a cere- responsible for making life or death mony Wednesday at the Pentagon. decisions during more than 20 combat The award, named for the only Air missions in support of operations Iraqi Force Academy graduate to receive the Freedom and Enduring Freedom. His Medal of Honor, is given annually to leadership and decision making was recognize Airmen who demonstrated credited as being key to the success of outstanding leadership abilities while 444 special operations assaults. Captain assigned to organizations at the wing Allen was credited with successfully level or below. recovering 19 Americans after a heli- The recipients were Lt. Col. Eric copter crash and six Soldiers during Axelbank in the senior officer cate- separate combat operations. gory, Capt. Matthew Allen in the junior Sergeant John is assigned to the officer category, Senior Master Sgt. 3rd Security Forces Squadorn at David John in the senior enlisted cate- Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. While deployed gory and Tech. Sgt. Shannon Cruz in the to Iraq, he was responsible for more junior enlisted category. than 800 convoys in support of OIF. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young Colonel Axelbank is the commander His leadership resulted in the convoys Gen. John D.W. Corley (center), vice chief of staff of the Air Force, stands of the largest logistics readiness traveling more than 450,000 miles across with 2006 Lance P. Sijan recipients (left to right) Lt. Col. Eric Axelbank, Capt. squadron in the Air Force, the 18th LRS Iraq without a single casualty or injury. Matthew Allen, Senior Master Sgt. David John and Tech. Sgt. Shannon Cruz. The Lance Sijan P. Award is given annually and recognizes Airmen who at Kadena Air Base, Japan. His unit At his home station, Sergeant John posi- demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities while assigned to their organ- became the best in the Air Force by tioned Elmendorf AFB to receive the C- izations. earning the 2005 Air Force Daedalian 17 Globemaster III and F-22 Raptor Major General Carter LRS of the Year two years ahead of schedule. that released 10 guided bombs directly 45 days on the ground in an exception- trophy. He also led his unit in achieving Sergeant Cruz is a joint terminal onto the enemy. The special forces team ally harsh environment. These four men an excellent rating during a Pacific Air attack controller assigned to the 5th Air leader credited Sergeant Cruz with are cut from the same kind of cloth. Forces unit compliance inspection, Support Operations Squadron at Fort saving the team from a sure and They embody the warrior ethos and the despite 20 percent of his unit being Lewis, Wash. During his deployment to inescapable death. proud legacy of Lance Sijan. It’s the deployed. Colonel Axelbank’s was the Afghanistan, while under fire, he “I am humbled and honored to selflessness of these men, and others like first unit of its type to achieve that thwarted a 100-strong insurgent attack present this award,” General Corley them, that makes the United States the rating in two years. by directing close-air-support missions said. “(Captain Sijan) evaded capture for best place on earth to live.”

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By Butch Wehry into the highest levels of Indian government and busi- Academy Spirit staff ness,” Captain Mishev said. The trip was planned in two parts: business and During the period when India was all over the news government meetings in both Mumbai and Delhi, and a for its IT industry, call centers, tremendous economic 10-day cultural immersion through North India’s “Golden growth, receiving out-sourced American jobs and Triangle” Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi. becoming a strategic ally of the United States, Capt. Robert In Mumbai, they met with officials at the U.S. Mishev’s sense was that India would become a more Consulate and Commercial Service, Harvard Business important player in global affairs. School’s India Research Center, Microsoft, Mahindra & The seed was planted for him to lead a cultural Mahindra (Farm Equipment Sector) and Carlyle Group. immersion trip to the subcontinent, June 24 to July 11. While in Delhi, William Bissell the chief executive “In the context of the Academy and cadet wing, I officer of Fabindia, an international consumer retail can’t imagine exposing cadets to a more significant company, met with them twice. country from the United States perspective,” said the 1999 Some aspects were high-brow. Academy graduate from Bowie, Md. “On one occasion he threw a dinner party in our honor He teaches strategic management. at his residence and then had us over for tea,” said the “Going through the Administration’s National Continued next page Courtesy Photos Security Strategy, it becomes apparent how important A cultural immersion the United States considers India and its potential,” said trip by cadets took in Captain Mishev. “From President Bush’s strategic part- the famed Taj Mahal. nership for peaceful nuclear cooperation between the two countries to increase defense and science and technology cooperation, India is a country we not only need to understand as officers and officer candidates in the Air Force, but also as citizens of the world.” With him on the trip were Cadets 1st Class Lars- Kristian Hinrichsen, Bryce Luken, Collin O’Bryant and Asha Padmanabhan. When interviewing cadets for this trip, the captain Cadets dance with vil- lagers in India’s golden explicitly stated that there was going to be a lot of triangle during a cultur- reading and discussing before they left. al immersion trip. From Invaluable help came from Colorado College l-r is Capt. Rob Mishev, President Dick Celeste, a former U.S. Ambassador to and Cadets 1st Class India. Lars Hinrichsen, Collin “We met through serendipity, but he used his connec- O’Bryant, and Bryce tions and personal relationships to open up doors for us Luken.

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India adopt or develop within their country.” India Communications were not a problem From previous page because the Academy group traveled to cities captain. “Both occasions were wonderful and our discus- that were either business or political centers sions spanned from U.S. - India relations and military or popular tourist destinations. cooperation to India-Pakistan and Hindu-Muslim rela- “As India was a British colony for almost tions and the development of India’s infrastructure.” 100 years, English and Hindi are the two offi- Another meeting was with the Honorable Jaswant cial languages of India,” the captain said. Singh, currently the leader of the opposition of the Rajya India was joyously more and appallingly Sabha, the Upper House of India’s Parliament and less than Captain Mishev expected. roughly equivalent to the U.S. Senate minority leader. “The poverty I saw was worse than I “He met with our group of five in his parliament office could imagine while the riches and beauty for a question-and-answer session for more than an were greater than I could believe,” he said. hour-and-a-half,” Captain Mishev said. “We left with an “India is home to some of the best technical increased understanding of the nuances and complexi- universities and engineers in the world while ties of India and India’s political landscape, and we had having the largest population of illiterate talked to a man who nobly lived to serve his country.” citizens. It is the country of Ghandi, yet the Courtesy Photos They saw many of the splendors of Northern India, political and business environments are rife Cadets 1st Class Lars-Kristian Hinrichsen, Bryce Luken, including the Taj Mahal, just days before it was voted with corruption.” Asha Padmanabhan, Collin O’Bryant and Capt. Robert Mishev made a cultural immersion tour of India June 24 to July 11. as one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World.” The sights, sounds and smells of India “We all left the Taj Mahal with the realization that are indelibly etched in his memory. none of us could truly describe the magnificence or “For many of us, we gradually start taking everyday effect it has when you first see it,” the escort officer said. opportunities for granted or feel we’re entitled to them,” “The Taj Mahal is simply most beautiful man-made he said. “When you travel to a country like India, where creation we have ever seen.” abject poverty is all around, you can’t hide from it. Some Travels through the Golden Triangle saw them 350 million people live on less than $1 a day. You realize talking and bartering with the locals, watching Indian how fortunate you are to have won the genetic lottery weddings and appreciating the sights, sounds and smells. by being born in the United States or moving to the United Other highlights were the Jama Masjid and Qutab Minar States. They passionately pursue the opportunities that in Delhi, the Birla Temple and Amber Fort in Jaipur, have been afforded to them.” Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, the western temples in India provides for lively discussion. Khajuraho, and a sunrise boat tour down the Ganges. “How great will it be to have Air Force officers The Indian people they met were gracious hosts. familiar with the geopolitics and culture of India, not to “In villages many questioned where we were from mention officers who have made relationships with key and they usually guessed Europe, which made us infer players in the Indian business and political arenas,” there aren’t too many Americans touring in India yet,” Captain Mishev said. “Every country has great things Captain Mishev said. “India proved to be extremely pro- to offer and issues that need to be addressed. Our take- United States and Indians they met made mention of away is that we need to be active citizens of the world, aspects of the United States that they would like to see in our Air Force careers and beyond.” An Indian charms cobras on a city sidewalk.

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(AFPN) — way to express our gratitude to the family Residents at the Air Force Enlisted Village members who make that sacrifice.” were treated to a special visit from the Air Rain threatened and thunderclouds Force Honor Guard drill team July 13. rumbled the afternoon of the demonstra- The team was in Florida for a recruit- tion, but more than 100 Enlisted Village ment tour, and during their visit to nearby residents gathered in front of the Bob Hurlburt Field, the Airmen asked about Hope Village Community Center for the the possibility of performing at the Air performance. The crowd hushed as the Force Enlisted Village. team marched out of the building and The members of the team weren’t positioned themselves directly in front of sure what the AFEV did, but they wanted the audience. Several wide-eyed residents to learn, said Capt. Joshua Hawkins, the gasped as the team members tossed their Honor Guard drill team commander. bayonet-equipped rifles. Courtesy photo To help the Airmen learn more about “Just think,” said one resident, “Their The Air Force Honor Guard drill team completes a five-man precision drill AFEV, before the drill team demonstra- mothers wouldn’t even let them play with routine for residents at the Air Force Enlisted Village. tion, the team members got a tour and a scissors.” briefing to familiarize them with the Dian Haynes, an AFEV resident, other Air Force spouses who have been was the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of AFEV which, as one of the four official made sure to help the team members feel through the same things. It’s almost like the Air Force. charities of the Air Force, provides a welcome after the performance. an Air Force base.” Ms. Matthews blushed furiously home for the surviving spouses of enlisted “I need a hug,” she said to each drill The event culminated in the 25 young when Chief Binnicker called her up to the service members. team member as he entered the reception. drill team Airmen joining together to front of the ballroom to sit in a chair The Airmen were impressed with “That’s the good part about being 81. sing “Happy Birthday” to 91-year-old flanked by drill team members. As the the mission of the AFEV. You can get as many hugs as you want,” Air Force widow Gladys Matthews. The young men sang, she beamed. When the “The Air Force Enlisted Village is a she said. serenade was unusual in this overwhelm- song was over, the audience of residents prime example of the Air Force family “Talking with the ladies here today, ingly female community, which consists and AFEV staff members applauded. taking care of its own,” said Senior I was most impressed with how happy predominantly of the elderly widows of The applause may not have been the Airman Michael Rowe. “I’m married everyone seems,” said Airman 1st Class enlisted Airmen. loudest the drill team Airmen had ever and I have a son who’s in school, so I know Peter Ising, drill team member. “It’s like Ms. Matthews was singled out for the heard, but coming from a hundred women it’s hard to deal with the time away from this place gives them a new sense of life. performance because, “When you turn 91, who had lost military husbands like the home. My wife pretty much has to handle Everyone seems so happy to be here. you get special privileges,” said AFEV members of the drill team, it may have everything. I think this place is a great They have that camaraderie of being with President and CEO Jim Binnicker, who meant more.

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a periodic series on Academy performing groups.

The Academy Base Honor Guard and Cadet Sabre Drill team are among more than 24 performing groups who take center stage on and off base on behalf of the Academy. The Air Force Honor Guard has roots going back to 1948 when the newly formed Air Force headquarters received instructions to develop plans for an elite cere- monial unit comparable to those of other armed serv- ices. The ceremonial detachment became official in 1948, and in 1972, the Air Force Honor Guard became a sepa- rate unit. The 31 members of the Academy base Honor Guard, Photo by Mike Kaplan which falls under the 10th Services Squadron, perform The Academy’s base Honor Guard puts service before self. They are pictured during furneral services last month for flying ace, retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds. for funerals -- their primary function --retirements, changes of command and promotions. They no longer week, in addition to performances. Members frequently the precision and team work needed for them,” he said. perform for weddings. arrive more than an hour ahead of an event to run through The team is retaining four upper classmen from last The Academy’s hard-working Honor Guard performs the required ceremonial sequences. year and will be recruiting between 20 to 25 freshmen. funeral duties at the only active cemetery in the Air Members of the Honor Guard truly give service During the school year, members practice five days Force accepting new burials. before self. a week between 4 and 6 p.m. Cadet Sullivan said it takes It is tough duty. “They want to honor their fallen comrades,” Ms. from six months to a year to be performance-ready. Honor Guards frequently stand for long periods Edwards said. “They want to give something back.” Despite the apparently seamless interactions of team without moving, endure summer heat and winter cold, Younger Airmen receive unique leadership oppor- members and sabres, performers are never really 100 perform heavy lifting and go face-to-face with grieving tunities for their service, and Ms. Edwards believes they percent proficient. family members. will go far. “We are always working to make us better,” he “It can be tough on them,” said Janet Edwards, “They’re going to be something special in the Air added. Academy mortuary affairs officer, of Guard members. Force,” she said. “The cream always rises to the top.” The team was revitalized last fall and split from the “But they never complain.” Flashing metal, split-second timing, dedicated team Cadet Honor Guard. Honor Guardsmen perform funeral duties at the members and a constant dose of training make up the Cadet Sullivan said the carefully planned move cadet chapel, new memorial pavilion, community center Academy Cadet Sabre Drill Team. came after months of concentrated examination and chapel and graveside. Once part of the Academy Cadet Honor Guard, the results in better fits for the traditions and values of both She also gave the team kudos for their personal Cadet Sabre Drill Team was revitalized last fall and now units. dedication to such service. All are volunteers, and all have stands as a separate entity. “We work as a team, but also emphasize the strengths full-time active duty jobs. Honor Guard service often eats It started as a cadet club in 1961 and was urged on of individuals,” he said. “It is somewhat of a synergistic into free time. by cadets who wanted an organization that would exem- approach.” That is true especially this year with Academy plify the highest standards of excellence and discipline The sabre team last performed during Memorial funeral numbers expected to rise. Ms. Edwards pointed in the use of edged weapons. Day ceremonies in Denver for Colorado Governor Bill out the Academy did 29 military funerals last year. At The Academy sabre team is one of the few U.S. mili- Ritter, VIPs and several thousand people. The team also the end of July this year, there were 18, and four more tary units performing drills entirely with sabres. made appearances at this year’s Academy graduation are already scheduled for this month. Team members use the same sabres as those carried parade and exercises. A typical funeral requires nine Honor Guard by cadet officers during military ceremonies on the One performance next year could be icing on the cake members, which includes pall bearers, an officer in Academy. They are approximately three feet long, weigh for the team. Members are working with officials toward charge and those tasked for firing duty. about a pound and are not sharp, but are also not toys. a performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics in China. Prospective Honor Guard members initially go Team member Cadet 3rd Class Eric Sullivan said The honor, however, ranks second to the opportu- through a week-long training and orientation. If candi- audiences find performances exciting for the team’s nity to serve the Academy. dates choose to remain and are selected, they receive an razor-sharp movements and lofty throws and flips which “Our hard work and dedication instills a sense of pride individually tailored ceremonial uniform. reflect almost blinding light. in the team and pride in the cadet wing,” Cadet Sullivan The flight trains as a group for three hours every other “More importantly, our performances demonstrate said.

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Air Forces band “Thunder Roll.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel King, Jr. Of the all the memories the Filipek The Filipek family tree’s branches The Filipek family rocks out during a rehearsal when the Central Air Forces family will take away from their deploy- are entwined with military service and band, “Thunder Roll” visited Camp Lemonier in Djibouti in June. From left ment to Southwest Asia, one stands out musical instruments. are Master Sgt. James Filipek playing the sax, Staff Sgt. Scott Filipek play- more than the others. ing the guitar and Tech Sgt. Joe Filipek playing the drums. The Filipek fami- James, the eldest at 48, plays the “I remember playing “God Bless ly and the other members of the band deployed from the Illinois Air National tenor sax for the band. Three other rela- Guard’s Band of the Midwest. the USA” (at Sather Air Base) in Iraq on tives had already been in the Army the 4th of July,” said Sergeant Jim before he signed up with the Air Joe and Scott grew up around lems auditioning for the ANG band. Filipek. “All those guys standing at National Guard, according to the 30- music. Scott Filipek joined the band as a attention, it gave me chills. It is amazing year vet. “We were always hanging around saxophone player, but for the deploy- that even in the most austere conditions “I really wanted to serve and our dad’s wedding band rehearsals,” said ment, he stepped it up by playing the the flame of patriotism was still burning continue that tradition,” said the high Joe, a nine-year veteran and drummer guitar and singing with “Thunder Roll.” bright.” school shop teacher. “The Guard was for the band. “We sort of picked it up When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Although the Filipeks haven’t had the only one that had a band.” from there.” T. Michael Moseley decided there any little ones yet to begin the next The saxophone player’s three musi- The brothers also grew up attending would be an expeditionary band pres- generation of family ANG bandsmen, cally-inclined nephews followed him ANG band functions and family days ence, the Band of the Midwest was one another Filipek is in the process of into the Guard band as well — two who according to Scott Filipek, a six-year of first ANG bands to volunteer and the joining up. deployed with him for a tour here. The veteran and officer with the Mount Family Filipek were ready to answer the “Our youngest brother Doug, 17, third brother, Michael, a trumpet player, Prospect Police Department. call. will try out for the Band of the Midwest was unable to come because the With so much practice from family “We had been begging to come over soon,” said Joe. deployed slots were already filled. jam sessions, the brothers had no prob- and do our part and finally we got the The family legacy continues.

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Photo by Dennis Rogers By Butch Wehry For Cadet Robiland and the other cadet cadre, it “The Class of 2011 has conquered the Beast!” Academy Spirit staff was deja vue. said General Desjardins. “They follow in the foot- “You had to push them,” said the third-year cadet steps of more than 38,000 graduates in the Long Blue Basic cadet training ended Saturday for more than from Bristol, Conn. “But you had to remember that Line in reaching this milestone. They have overcome 1,200 incoming cadets with spirited male and female most of them are only 18 years old.” the challenges of a rigorous physical training “Big Bad Basic” pugilist competitions in a ground Below, in the ring, the pugilists ceased their program, endless drill and the difficult courses in ring surrounded by chanting and cheering basics who efforts. Jacks Valley. Individual heart and will were key to had spent two weeks in Jacks Valley. Basic Cadet Emily Frick was the women’s winner this accomplishment! Our BCT cadre have taken the “It went a lot smoother than expected,” said and Basic cadet Griffin Biscone was the men’s. basics to places they never thought they could go, Senior Master Sgt. Roderick Schwald, NCOIC of the Brig. Gen. Susan Desjardins, Commandant of and in doing so, have prepared them to embark on the confidence course. “Some on the Tarzan were afraid Cadets, expressed pride in the basic cadets, noting challenges and opportunities of their fourth class year of heights and it built confidence. The cadre was that the obstacles they had overcome would serve and beyond.” supportive and encouraging.” them well in the future. The fall academic semester starts Thursday. The day also featured the Sweepstakes competi- tions with trainees running the obstacle course and the assault course, and other events. Over the last two weeks, they have been in what they call the "Second Beast" or second phase of basic training. From along the outer rim of the massed basics, Basic Cadet Lindsey Horn from Albuquerque, N.M., said second beast was partly what she had expected. “I knew it was going to be hard, but not as much fun as it was with the teamwork and courses,” she said. She sensed a spiritual aspect to it. “You think about friends back home and what you’ve been through. I’ve learned things I thought I never would.” The cadets had learned ground combat tactics and techniques. Some had never previously held a weapon. There were several events and competitions to test the skills cadets learned during their training, with tests that measured their physical and mental skills. They learned new things about themselves. “They learned teamwork,” said Cadet 2nd Class Nicole Robiland, sitting on a sandbagged position well above the basics and the flailing pugilists. “They’re a team now; Jacks Valley brings them together.

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Arena Falcons have everything to prove

Pounds 4th at Rio By Wayne Amann Academy Spirit Editor Former Falcon and current World Class Athlete Program standout Dana Unlike previous seasons, Pounds placed 4th in a 10- the 2007 Air Force football team competitor field, with a throw has no catchy slogan it will use of 190’ 3”, at the Pan as a rallying cry or the media American games in Rio de can use as a sound bite or a Janeiro, Brazil, July 27. headline. Instead, first-year head Hirst helps AF to coach and 1989 Academy grad, first Troy Calhoun, told Wednesday’s 2007 Academy grad annual media day gathering of Stephanie Hirst finished 5th local and regional reporters his in the female division at the club’s pre-season ranking of Armed Forces Triathlon seventh in the nine-team Championship Saturday at Mountain West Conference poll Point Magu, Calif., leading was generous. Air Force to the women’s team “I told them (my team) we title and her a spot on Team were overrated,” Calhoun said. USA for the World Military “And, I was serious about it, Games in October at Mumbi, too. There’s nothing etched in India. stone at the Air Force Academy. We have to earn everything that Photos by John Van Winkle Grads going for gold Senior Mike Moffett will be one of a talented corps of Air Force wide receivers to see action comes our way. We’ve yet to 2007 Academy grads, in 2007. current World Class Athlete earn anything, as players, as receiver Mark Root and place climbing up the all-time Air fenses into turnovers so the Program members and 2008 coaches, as a team. You start kicker Ryan Harrison. Force record book. He’s second Falcons can control the ball will U.S. Olympic Trial hopefuls from the ground and build up.” Carney enters his fourth in touchdown passes (30), third be a priority for new defensive Chris Knaute and Paul With that, the bluesuiters season as the Falcons’ signal in passing yardage (3,900). He coordinator Tim DeRuyter, who Parmenter are competing at began their first practice caller determined to correct the owns the top three single-season was an assistant at the the ConocoPhillips USA Wednesday afternoon under the mistakes that haunted Air Force pass-completion percentages, University of Nevada-Reno in Swimming National Champ- tutelage of Calhoun. Their the past two seasons. The including a career-best 64.2 2006. ionships in Indianapolis mission is to bounce back from Falcons dropped four games by percent set in 2005. “We’ll run our package through Saturday. three consecutive losing campaigns. Calhoun is a total of just 10 points in 2005 Those numbers have based on the Pittsburgh Steelers Club teams need depending on his senior-laden and five games by a total of receivers like Root anxiously zone blitz,” DeRuyter explained. help roster for leadership. just 14 points a year ago. pointing toward the season “Last year at Reno we led the The Academy men’s “That’s the key here. This “The learning is over,” opener Sept. 1 against South WAC (Western Athletic developmental volleyball is the world’s finest leadership Carney said. “There are no Carolina State at Falcon Conference) in sacks with 37 team needs an assistant institution,” said Calhoun, who excuses for this team. Winning Stadium. and led the country in take- officer-in-charge to help with is one of 17 Division I-A is something we need to do. We “Shaun should be in a zone aways. We’re going to bring practices and tournaments. coaches to head the program at always expected to win the last this year,” Root said. “As some pressure and create things For more information, call his alma mater. “Whenever we couple of years but now we have receivers, we’re confident he’ll for the offense.” OIC Chad Rauls at 333-4785. have good teams, we have to. We’ve got our horns flared. put the ball where it needs to be. Not making defensive Meanwhile, the Academy phenomenal senior leadership. We’re ready to go.” We’re excited about playing a mistakes will be a key to making women’s nationally ranked That will be crucial to our year.” That optimism is fueled by role in the offense. Our mindset the pressure work. developmental lacrosse team Among the upperclassmen Calhoun’s plan to take advan- is to focus on catching the ball “It comes down to that,” needs an OIC and a coach for Calhoun will count on is quar- tage of Carney’s proven passing because any play could come Giannini said. “Last year our the Fall 2007/Spring 2008 terback Shuan Carney, free prowess. The signal caller from our way.” mistakes showed. We’re going season. For details, call safety Bobby Giannini, wide North Olmstead, Ohio, is Pressuring opposing of- to do everything we can not to Annemaria Hornby at 333- blow coverages and to hit the 9415. right holes. Our mindset is to Flag football come out fast, come out strong and hit them in the mouth.” forming An equally important part The Intramural Flag of any Air Force success will be Football League coaches the special teams, especially in meeting is Aug. 14 at 3:30 close games determined by the p.m., in the fitness and sports kicking game. center. Letters of intent are “We (special teams) affect due Aug. 13. Season kicks the field position and have off Sept. 10. opportunities to score,” Soccer forming Harrison said. “That’s why it’s The Intramural Soccer important for us to take advan- League coaches meeting is tage of our opportunities.” Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m., in the The next four weeks leading fitness and sports center. up to the season opener will be Letters of intent are due Aug. Calhoun’s opportunity to eval- 17. Season starts Sept. 24 uate his team’s makeup. “I want to play more than Correction one deep (at various positions),” In the July 27 Academy Calhoun said. “You’re better if Spirit, Wild Blue Yonder you can, but, it’s not a given. Our refreshment bar owner/oper- players have to prove they’re ator, Ashleyanne Carlson, was ready to perform at the level mis-identified as an Olympic we have to in order to win. I figure skating medalist. Falcon quarterback Shaun Carney hands off to tailback Chad Smith at Wednesday’s sea- son-opening practice. think we can get to that point.” Academy Spirit August 3, 2007 17

Falcon coaching staff on track Scoreboard

By Valerie Perkin selections. Athletic Communications Under Steffan’s guidance, INTRAMURAL the Lobos snapped a 17-year Softball The Air Force cross drought in the multi-events by Team W L country/track and field programs winning two decathlon titles and MDG #1* 16 1 completed the changes to their the conference’s first-ever CW* 14 4 DRU* 11 7 coaching staffs with two addi- heptathlon crown. He also tions and one promotion on July SFS* 10 8 coached New Mexico’s first CS* 10 8 27, head track and field coach NCAA Championship decathlon AD** 10 8 Ralph Lindeman announced. competitor in 19 years. 306 FTG 7 11 John Hayes was named the John Hayes Scott Steffan A graduate of UNM, Steffan CES 5 11 head coach for cross country returned to his alma mater after MDG #2 4 12 and will serve as the distance teams to four Big Sky titles, Morehouse College. A graduate a three-year stint at Wichita State MDG #3 0 17 coach during the track and field while accounting for five of six of the University of Georgia, University. There, he coached * In playoffs season, while Scott Steffan was individual titles. He has also Hayes spent one year at the U.S. All-American selections in the ** Forfeited remainder of season selected to coach the Falcons’ qualified numerous athletes to Military Academy and served pole vault, triple jump and July 26 horizontal jumpers and pole the national championships. as a Russian linguist for the U.S. heptathlon. He guided the MDG #1 33 CW 18 vaulters. While working with the Army. Shockers to the top three Plus, throwing coach Scott Lumberjacks’ track program, “John will be an exceptional women’s pole vault finishes at SFS 24 CW 23 Irving was promoted to Hayes coached the NCAA fit for the Air Force Academy the Missouri Valley Conference Associate Head Coach of the Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, and our program,” Lindeman during each of his three seasons. SFS 19 306 FTG 18 track and field program. Irving Johanna Nilsson, who won said. “He has exceptional char- Steffan also spent six years at the is entering his ninth year at the national titles in both the indoor acter and high values, who will University of Virginia (1992- 306 FTG forfeit win MDG #2 Academy and has coached mile and 3,000-meter events. be a terrific role model and 98), where he coached athletes numerous Mountain West Prior to his stint at Northern mentor to our distance runners. to All-America honors in the July 30 Conference champions, Arizona, Hayes spent three years His experience attending West high jump, heptathlon, DRU 13 MDG #2 3 including two-time NCAA at the University of Texas, where Point and serving in the Army decathlon, 400-meter hurdles CS 13 AD 11 javelin champion Dana Pounds. he served as the women’s head will be extremely valuable for and long jump. Hayes joins the Falcons cross country coach and assis- serving our cadet-athletes.” “I’ve seen Scottie over the MDG #1 4 AD 4 program from Northern Arizona tant track coach. The Longhorns’ Steffan joins the Air Force past seven years at the Mountain (Suspended in 3rd inning, rain) University, where he spent three cross country team advanced to track and field program after West Conference meets,” years as the head cross country three consecutive NCAA spending seven years coaching Lindeman said. “I’ve been very July 31 coach and distance coach for Championship meets, while the pole vaulters and men’s impressed with the way he 306 FTG 22 DRU 10 the Lumberjacks’ track team. claiming one regional title. His multi-event athletes at the relates to his athletes. He’ll bring During his tenure at NAU, Hayes track athletes helped UT to four University of New Mexico. At high energy and enthusiasm to 306 FTG 15 SFS 5 coached his athletes to six indi- Big XII titles with 26 all-confer- Albuquerque, Steffan qualified our team, and coupled with an SFS 19 CS 9 vidual NCAA Championships ence selections and two indi- numerous athletes to NCAA incredible work ethic, I believe and nine All-America citations. vidual champions. regional and national meets, he’ll immediately impact our Aug. 1 A two-time Big Sky Hayes also spent four years while producing Mountain success recruiting and DRU 12 CES 2 Conference cross country coach as the head cross country and West Conference champions performing at the conference of the year, Hayes guided his assistant track coach at and several all-conference and national levels.” DRU forfeit win AD

SFS forfeit win AD Comm makes bid for playoff berth Aug. 2 Games played after press time. By Wayne Amann That’s why it was important to get a lead.” Academy Spirit Editor Athletics chipped away with single runs Golf in the bottom of the first and second innings Through Aug. 1 To paraphrase a popular TV commer- on RBI singles by Brian Fordyce and Blane Division 1 cial: “Can you hear them, now?” The 10th Morgan respectively. Team Points Communications Squadron made some Comm responded in the third. A bases NSSI/NSC 1* 26.5 Maintenance 1* 25.0 noise in the Academy Intramural Softball loaded walk to Richard Sinclair set the table League Monday on Field #1. MDG 1* 23.0 for a grand slam homer by Tom Sapp making DFCE 19.0 Comm cranked up the volume when it 8-2. DFMI 17.0 they broke open an 8-8 tie with a 5-run But, AD strung together six hits to plate 306 OSS 1 15.5 sixth inning, triggered by a 2-run triple five runs in their half of the frame, high- CW 2 14.5 from Sam Fleming, and then held on for a lighted by RBI singles from Ben Miller MDG 3 12.5 13-11 upset win over perennial league and Mike Theissen. DFMS 11.5 power, the Athletic Department. Comm’s ability to turn two double plays, DFBL 11.0 The victory was Comm’s ninth of the despite muddy field conditions around DFP 8.0 season and put them in the mix for one of second base due to recent rains, kept AD at DPZ 1.5 the three remaining playoff berths. bay. Division 2 “Beating any team for us right now is “You have to put it (the field conditions) Photo by Dennis Rogers Comm shortstop Justin Kirk makes a Team Points big,” Comm shortstop Justin Kirk said. out of your head,” Kirk said. “Just play the play on Monday’s rain-soaked infield. 306 OSS 2* 31.0 “After losing a double header last week, we ball like it’s a major league field. It makes DFEG* 29.0 a run-scoring double by Miller brought the needed to reassert ourselves and show we can you a better player because you have to pay Maintenance 2* 26.0 play. Beating AD ranks with beating (5-time attention.” tying run to the plate in the long-ball threat LGRR 17.5 base champion) Med Group (#1). When you A Fordyce sacrifice fly in the home Theissen, who fouled out to the catcher to CW 1 16.0 have athletes like they have who can play any fifth knotted matters at 8-8 before Comm seal the deal for Comm. DFM 13.0 sport, they’re right up there every year.” batted around in the decisive sixth. At press time, there were five possible NSSI/NSC 2 12.5 Comm jumped out to a 3-0 first inning After Flemings’ heroics, Kirk singled scenarios surrounding Wednesday night’s CS 9.0 lead thanks to first baseman Warren home a run and Greenwood doubled home three games that would determine who, MDG 2 9.0 Greenwood’s 3-run home run. another. among Athletics, the Direct Reporting Unit, DFC 5.5 “They beat us by plenty (19-11) the AD tallied an unearned run in the sixth Comm and the 10th Security Forces FM 3.0 DPMPA 0.0 first time we played them,” Greenwood said. to cut the deficit to 13-9 and made it inter- Squadron, would claim the final three playoff (End of regular season) berths. Med Group #1 and the Cadet Wing “We knew we had to get up on them. Plus, esting in the seventh. *In playoffs Aug. 8 they were the home team with the last at bat. Fordyce’s third sac fly of the game and had already locked up the top two seeds. Academy Spirit 18 August 3, 2007 AF team a large presence in annual bike ride

By Capt. Kristen D. Duncan Cycling Team being here is that we are Air Force Cycling Team Public Affairs all recruiters, we are here to tell the people of Iowa that we’re out here with BELLEVUE, Iowa (AFPN) — active duty, guard, Reserve, depend- After seven days of bicycling nearly ents and all the other services and it’s 500 miles across Iowa, the 148-member like a community,” said Tech. Sgt. Air Force Cycling Team rode into the Richard Rue, Air Force Cycling Team final stop July 28 amidst a cheering director and a network engineer for Air crowd of hundreds. Force Cyber Command. “When we ride A police escort led the two-column into their town, we are showing them formation as spectators cheered “Go that the Air Force is a community, too.” Air Force” and took photographs of the Sergeant Rue said recruiting has riders. increased in the state of Iowa by 25 to The final stop concluded their 30 percent since the Air Force team participation in the Des Moines began 13 years ago. Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride The Air Force team works as Across Iowa, known as RAGBRAI, recruiters by talking to young adults which started in Rock Rapids, Iowa, and children and their parents, and by Photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge July 22 and ended here at the Mississippi being great ambassadors on the road. Members of the Air Force Cycling Team ride into Bellevue, Iowa, as they River. RAGBRAI is the longest, largest Not only do the team members serve as complete the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, and oldest ride in America with 10,000 wingmen for each other, but they help or RAGBRAI, July 28. The 148 Air Force team members completed seven days of riding, maintaining an average of 70 miles a day, across the state of riders from all over the country. The riders with minor repairs or those who Iowa to support recruiting efforts and to show Airmen as being fit to fight. Air Force team is in its 13th year here might have fallen. and with 148 riders; it is one of the “RAGBRAI officials look up to the member. and asked for some shade. While the largest teams to ride in this, the 35th Air Force and all the military teams,” On day five of the ride, 1st Lt. Jose officers waited for an ambulance, they RAGBRAI. he said. “They’re very happy when we’re Cadelina, 96th Bomb Squadron, provided shade for 30 minutes by The Air Force Cycling Team partic- here and they say that if every team Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and 1st standing over her. ipates in RAGBRAI for recruiting conducted themselves like the military Lt. Steve Pfau, 45th Reconnaissance “Whoever is shading me, thank you, purposes and to highlight the service’s teams, their job would be a lot easier.” Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., came to the it’s helping a lot,” she told them. involvement in the war on terrorism “The Air Force is the nicest and assistance of an injured woman who More information can be found on and being fit to fight. best team out here on the tour,” said a had just had a bicycle accident. the Air Force Cycling Team Web site “What I see for the Air Force Team Chicago Urban Bike Club The woman couldn’t feel her back www.airforcecyclingteam.com.

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The baseline requirement is to partic- tion and registration, call 333-3444. area is posted “For Official Business ipate in two details a month, while being Only”, and security forces personnel will an active member of a flight of 10-15 Portable employment offered detain anyone found in the area without highly motivated guardsmen. The Military Spouse Career permission. Observe all warning signs. There is no grade requirement as the Committee offers Career Tracks Aug. 21- Those needing access to this area or addi- current cadre includes enlisted members 22 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The program tional information can call 333-4449 or E-3 through E-9 and officers through O- is a free 2-day comprehensive course to 333-2000. 4.Those interested or who have questions, provide mobile military spouses with a e-mail Tech. Sgt. Sally Russo at “Career Toolkit.” Topics include skills Open house heats up [email protected]. assessment, career planning and net- The Academy Fire Department has set working strategies. For more information, its annual open house Saturday at Fire Discover your passion call Jeannie Lopez at 333-3168. Class Station #1, 6202 Pine Dr. from 11 a.m. – The Airmen and Family Readiness size is limited. 2 p.m.. Events include fire-related displays, Center offers a class Tuesday from 8:30 an auto extrication demonstration, a fire a.m. to noon on discovering your destiny Prep School needs sponsors safety puppet show, fire reporting proce- so you can clarify what’s important in The Academy Preparatory School Stars & bars dining-in set dures, the Flight for Life helicopter and your life. Find your passion by registering needs sponsors for cadet candidates for the The Rocky Mountain Company Grade the department’s 1929 REO Speedwagon at 333-3444. 2007-2008 academic year. Sponsors must Officer’s Council will host a joint stars and fire truck. For more information, call be E-7 and above, O-3 and above, a bars dining-in Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at the 333-2051. Education Fair set Department of Defense employee or Antler Hilton in downtown Colorado An Academy Education Fair will run contractor. To apply or for more informa- Springs. Cost is $40 for CGOs and $50 for Looking for a few good from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday in the tion, call Mrs. Cleo Griffith at 333-2583 general officers. base hospital main lobby. Representatives or e-mail cleo.griffith@ usafa.af.mil. Anyone wanting to help plan the event Airmen from 12 area colleges and universities will can call 1st Lt. Ashley Pyles at 554-2303 The Academy Base Honor Guard answer questions on degree programs. For Attic volunteers sought or 2nd Lt. Jane McDonald at jane. needs volunteers to perform various duties. more information call 333-3298. Volunteers are needed to keep the [email protected]. The next training flight is Monday through Academy Airman’s Attic open. It helps Aug. 10. Troops to Teachers workshop junior ranking Airmen with free clothing, MOAA meeting planned A “Troops to Teachers” workshop is furniture, appliances and more. Paid child- The Pikes Peak Chapter of the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Airmen care is available for volunteers. Military Officers Association of America and Family Readiness center. This work- The attic is open Tuesdays and invites all active and retired officers to a shop provides information for military Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. To volun- special presentation by Sheriff of El Paso personnel interested in beginning a second teer, call Cassie Nordin at 472-7923 and County Terry Maketa Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. at career in public education as a teacher. For leave a message. the Peterson Air Force Base officers’club. CADET CHAPEL more information and registration call Cost is $8.50 a person for breakfast and Catholic Masses: Sunday 333-3444. Jacks Valley off limits no reservations are required. Reconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m. The Academy’s firing range is located Sheriff Maketa will present an update (or by appointment) Want some advice? in Jacks Valley and is off limits unless on the state of El Paso County and his over- Mass - 10 a.m. Executives from SCORE will hold a attending training with 10th Security sight of his department while in office. For Weekday workshop on starting a business Aug. 10 Forces Squadron combat arms, or on offi- more information, call Max Borysko at Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. from 8:30 a.m. – noon. For more informa- cial business. Due to safety concerns, the 303-647-0405. Wednesday Catholic Adoration - 6:30 - 7 p.m. Mass - 7 p.m. Protestant Services: Sunday General - 10:00 a.m. This month in Air Force history Jewish Services Fridays - 7 p.m. (Beginning Aug. 10) Aug. 1, 1907 – The Aeronautical Division, Aug. 7, 1965 – The first Minuteman II mis- Aug. 18, 1978 – Airman First Class Tina Buddhist Worship U.S. Army Signal Corps, was established sile was placed in its silo at Grand Forks M. Ponzer became the first female enlist- to “take charge of all matters pertaining Air Force Base, N.D. ed person to perform Titan II alert. Wed. - 6:30 p.m. - All Faiths Room to military ballooning, air machines and all kindred subjects.” Aug. 9, 1945 – The atomic bomb was Aug. 20, 1953 – Seventeen Air Force F- Muslim Prayer dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, from “Bocks 84G Thunderjets flew non-stop 4,485 Fridays - 1 p.m. - Muslim Prayer Aug. 1, 1956 – The Air Force Association Car.”. It was the second atomic bomb miles from Albany, Ga., to Royal Air Force Room, Chapel Basement held its first annual tribute to the out- dropped in World War II. Lakenheath, England. It was the longest standing Airmen of the Air Force, which mass movement of fighter aircraft in his- COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL is now called Outstanding Airmen of the Aug. 13, 1961 – The Berlin Wall was built. tory and the greatest distance ever flown Catholic Masses: Year. The government of East Germany closed non-stop by single-engine jet fighters. Saturday the border between the east and west Reconciliation - 4 p.m. Aug. 1, 1971 – Jeanne M. Holm became sectors of Berlin with a barbed wire Aug. 24, 1929 – Lt. James H. Doolittle the first female general officer in the Air fence, built to discourage people moving made the first blind, all-instrument flight. Mass - 5 p.m. Force when she was promoted to to the west.A week later a concrete wall Sunday brigadier general. was built. Aug. 24, 1970 – Two HH-53 Super Jolly Mass - 9:30 a.m. Green Giant helicopters successfully Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m. Aug. 6, 1945 – The atomic bomb was Aug. 14, 1945 – V-J Day, 1945. Surrender completed the first non-stop, trans- (Sept. - May) dropped from “Enola Gay” on Hiroshima, of Japan to the Allies. Pacific helicopter crossing in a 9,000-mile Japan, in World War II. This was the first ferry flight from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Tuesday-Friday use of the atomic bomb in war. Aug. 15, 1970 – The first trans-Pacific hel- to DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam. Mass - 11:30 a.m. icopter flight was made.Two HH-53s flew Aug. 7, 1782 – The creation of the Badge from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to DaNang Aug. 25, 1953 – Air Force officials Protestant Services: of Military Merit — now called the Air Base, South Vietnam. announced it had transferred its B-36 Saturday Purple Heart. Ordered by Gen. George bomber into a “flying aircraft carrier” Contemporary - 7 p.m. Washington, the badge was a purple Aug. 15, 1977 – The 354th Tactical Fighter capable of launching and recovering jet Sunday cloth heart with a silver braided edge. Wing, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, S.C., fighters in flight. Only three were known to have been became the first operationally ready A-10 Traditional - 8 a.m. awarded during the Revolutionary War. wing in the Air Force. Aug. 28, 1972 – Capt. Steve Ritchie Gospel - 11:15 a.m. The award was reinstated on Feb. 22, became the first Air Force ace of the Religious formation - 9:30 a.m. 1932, to recognize those wounded in Aug. 17, 1946 – Master Sgt. Lawrence Vietnam War by downing a MiG-21 west (Sept. - May) action. Lambert is the first human to test an of Hanoi, North Vietnam. Wednesday ejection seat. He punches out of a P-61 Aug. 7, 1945 – U.S. Air Forces in Europe traveling at 302 mph more than 7,800 Aug. 29, 1938 – Brig. Gen. 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