Joint Chiefs Chairman to Speak at Graduation

Vol. 50 No. 11 March 19, 2010

Photo by Mike Kaplan Recognized! Cadets 2nd Class Jennif er Walters and Lace y Ric hardson, along with other s from Cadet Squadr on 18, salute Cadet 4th Class Dan Derb y during Recognition at the Air For ce Academy Saturday. The prop and wings on Cadet Derb y’s service dress uniform indicate that he has be en accepted as an upperclassman at the Academy after three grueling days of physical, mental and military exercises. For more on Recognition, see pages 10-11. Joint Chiefs chairman Safety Directorate to speak at graduation receives SECAF award By Ann Patton weapons safety manager, and ground safety The chairman of the Commencement ex- Academy Spirit staff specialists Tim Lujan, Mark Schmidt and Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy ercises for the Air Force Cliff Tebbe. Adm. Mike Mullen, is Academy’s Class of 2010, The Academy’s Directorate of Safety has The directorate’s accomplishments scheduled to give the the 52nd Graduating received the Secretary of the Air Force include: ground safety management cited commencement speech Class and the Lt. Frank Safety Award Category II for 2009. for an 83 percent off-duty fatality reduction for this year’s graduation Luke Jr. Class, will be held “We are very pleased, very proud,” said from fiscal year 2002 in the Academy’s ceremony. May 26 in Falcon Phil DeRemer, the Academy’s deputy mishap prevention program; thousands of This event marks the Stadium beginning at 10 director of safety. “It is the most presti- high-risk activities mitigated for 3,700-plus first time the Academy a.m. Free tickets will be gious of all safety awards.” cadets during 100-plus events and nine will host the chairman of available to the public Lt. Col. Bryan Cessna, the director of weeks of training, 100 percent training of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as through the Colorado safety, said he is also pleased with the award motorcycle operators resulting in zero the graduation speaker. Springs Chamber of and gives credit to the Academy commu- reportable mishaps and vehicle operations Admiral Mullen, a 1968 graduate Commerce starting in mid-May. nity for contributing to the directorate’s for athletic teams and club sports with zero of the U.S. Naval Academy, was sworn Further details will be provided when success. reportable mishaps while completing 10,600 in as the 17th CJCS Oct. 1, 2007. He available. “We are just a tiny part of it,” he said. trips. serves as the principal military adviser For more information about “We have a great team at the Academy, and In flight safety, the Academy supported to the president, the secretary of graduation events, visit the Academy’s it shows.” the busiest visual flight rules airfield in the defense, the National Security Council Graduation 2010 Web page at www. The six-member directorate staff also United States, with safety success in high and the Homeland Security Council. usafa.edu/superintendent/graduation. includes Master Sgt. Jeff Selbe, ground and See SAFETY, Page 7 WEEKEND WEATHER FRIDAY Bust honors air pioneer Academy’s pioneer history Air Force squashes Army 30 06 The commander of Cadet Group 2 talks A Department of Astronautics team member SNOW The Falcons eliminate the Black Knights from SATURDAY about his relationship to the father of digs into 19th-century history of the advancement to the American Hockey 25 07 aircraft maintenance. Academy area. Association Final Four. CHANCE SNOW SHOWERS Page 3 Page 4 SUNDAY Page 12 50 15 SUN 2 March 19, 2010 Airmen celebrate women’s history To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public By Staff Sgt. James M. Hodgman athletic fields and battlefields, American said Capt. Toni Carter, the deputy chief about the Air Force Academy 55th Wing Public Affairs women have stood resolute in the face of of standards and evaluation for the Air Lt. Gen. Mike Gould — adversity and overcome obstacles to Force Weather Agency here. Academy Superintendent OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. realize their full measure of success. Another important element of Capt. Corinna Jones — Deputy Director of Public Affairs (AFNS) — They are our mothers and The proclamation also states, Women’s History Month is recognizing Staff Sgt. Don Branum — daughters. In many cases, they are also “Women’s History Month is an opportu- the accomplishments and sacrifices of NCOIC of Internal Information the ones who hold families together. nity for us to recognize the contribu- women who have influenced people [email protected] Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer They are the women of our lives and tions women have made to our nation, throughout their lives, said Senior [email protected] have accomplished much throughout and to honor those who blazed trails for Airman Sonata Kristina M. Corpuz, a Ann Patton — Staff Writer history in addition to caring for loved women’s empowerment and equality.” target analyst with the 20th Intelligence [email protected] Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer ones. Examples of these accomplishments Squadron. The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado President Barack Obama recently abound throughout history. For Airman Corpuz, her grand- Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in issued a proclamation declaring March Elizabeth Cady Stanton championed mother had a significant impact on her no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force as National Women’s History Month, an women’s rights, Maj. Nicole life. Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspa- observance that offers all Americans an Malachowski was the first female pilot “I grew up in the Philippines and per is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit opportunity to honor the accomplish- to fly with the Air Force Thunderbirds, my grandmother disciplined me well,” are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed ments of women. and Dr. Mary E. Walker, a contract Airman Corpuz said. “She was there to by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The theme for the 2010 observance surgeon during the Civil War, earned teach me the basics and when I learned, The appearance of advertising in this publication, is, “Writing Women Back into History.” the Medal of Honor. she let me do things on my own and including inserts or supplements, does not constitute According to the National Women’s All of these women represent a think for myself so that’s when I made endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs History Project Web site, the history of proud heritage for women in almost mistakes, I would learn from them.” Military Newspaper Group, of the products or servic- women is often written with invisible every corner of the nation. They repre- “Women have made great strides in es advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or ink. Even when recognized in their own sent that women, have and continue to America, but continue to be (largely) patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, times, women are frequently left out of make significant contributions to under-represented, Captain Carter said. national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the the history books. society. “The theme (serves) to remind folks of purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the According to the proclamation for By looking at what women, such as the accomplishments that women have right to reject any advertisements. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided the month, countless women have Dr. Mae Jemison, the first female black made in (America.)” by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public steered the course of America’s history, astronaut and Sandra Day O’Connor, the For more information about Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles to conform to Air Force policy and Associated and their stories are ones of steadfast first female Supreme Court Justice have Women’s History Month, visit the Press style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos determination. From reaching for the achieved, the women and girls of today National Women’s History Project Web unless otherwise indicated. ballot box to breaking barriers on know they too can achieve greatness, site at www.nwhp.org. Submissions Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Deadline for free classified ads on a space- available basis is noon every Tuesday for that week’s publication date. Paid classified advertising is accepted by the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for display advertising is 634-5905. Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one week prior to the desired publication date. 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Character Corner Make an impact

By Lt. Col. David Higginbotham with friends on the beaches of the Caribbean who you are; Center for Character and Leadership Development or Mexico, like many college students, these — When you change someone else’s life, 63 cadets will assist in building homes for it changes you; CadetDr. Rick Rigsby inspiredSight all National Pictureothers through a partnership with Habitat for — Making a difference is contagious; Character and Leadership Symposium Humanity. — You don’t have to change the world ... participants this year to “make an impact,not Likewise,at a previous NCLS,13-year-old just change the world for one. just an impression.” This Spring Break, 63 Austin Gutwein,founder of “Hoops for Hope” When confronted with an opportunity to cadets will travel to five separate locations also discussed making an impact with four make an impact, what will your response throughout the Southwest to “make an impact” principles that he learned about serving be? Like the 63 cadets this spring break, by donating their time to participate in others: consider doing your part to “make Alternative Spring Break. Instead of partying — It’s not about what you do, it’s about an impact, not just an impression.”

Tune into KAFA, 97.7 FM for Character Matters, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Also on iTunes or www.usafa.org. What are you doing for spring break?

“I’m going home to Wahiawa, “I’m going home to Milwaukee “I’m going to San Diego, Calif., “I’m going home to Connecticut Hawaii, just relaxing and enjoy to meet my new baby brother, with some friends from here and to hang out with my family.” being home.” John Paul, and just have family do some surfing and fishing.” time.”

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By Butch Wehry years had no idea of who he was or what Academy Spirit staff he had done,” Colonel Lange said. “In fact, history nearly forgot about Charlie It’s an old story. A pilot swaggers off Taylor, the work he did on the first few the tarmac after a record-breaking flight Wright Flier engines and all the mechan- or after scoring his fifth aerial victory ical work and tooling he did to support and rightfully etches his name into the the Wrights. history books — immortalized for all “Charles Taylor, to me, was always a time. great example of service before self. He Always appreciated by those who slip never asked for nor desired any credit the surly bonds of earth, the accomplish- for the work he did. He was a true team ments and names of those who supported player. I think his example is a valuable the mission — the maintainers — are one for all of us,” he said. often forgotten by the masses. The During the March 2 ceremony, Brig. Academy held a ceremony to dedicate a Gen. Dana Born, dean of the faculty, statue to the father of aircraft mainte- thanked Virginia Hess for crafting nance, Charles Edward Taylor, March 2. the sculpture on behalf Academy Mr. Taylor built the first aircraft engine Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, the used by the Wright brothers after it became senior leadership, faculty, staff and espe- clear that an off-the-shelf engine was not cially the cadets. Photo by Mike Kaplan available in the United States for their Col. David Lang e poses ne xt to a b ust of his great, great unc le, Charlie “With the graduation of our 2010 first engine-driven flyer. The Wrights Taylor, in the McDermott Librar y Mar ch 2. Mr. Taylor b uilt the fir st air craft seniors fast approaching, half of them turned to Charlie Taylor for the job. Tasked engine used b y the Wright br others and helped the br others prepare the will begin their training as pilots, while by the Wright brothers to construct an “Military Flyer” for demonstration to the U.S. Army at Fort Myer, Va. Colonel the other half will be serving our nation engine weighing no more than 180 pounds Lange is the commander of Cadet Gr oup 2. in support, some of them as maintenance and capable of producing eight to nine A family member now at the saw this as a great opportunity to make officers, becoming the modern-day horsepower, Mr. Taylor, in only six weeks, Academy shed perspective on the early use of the Academy’s Special Collections Charlie Taylors,” General Born said. built an engine weighing only 150 pounds innovator. to find out more about Charlie Taylor. “Without the likes of men and women like and delivering 13 horsepower. “Charlie Taylor was my great, great “In a chaotic freshman year, Special Mr. Taylor in today’s force, the U.S. Air In 1908, he helped Orville build and uncle, my paternal great grandfather’s Collections was unusually quiet and Force would not be the premier Air Force prepare the “Military Flyer” for demon- brother,” said Col. David Lange, peaceful,” he said. “Using primarily a in the world.” stration to the U.S. Army at Fort Myer, Va. commander of Cadet Group 2. “I believe book of letters written by the Wrights The new bust sits next to a statue of Unfortunately, the airplane crashed, seri- that makes me a great grand nephew, or along with an old Collier’s magazine, I the Wright brothers on the sixth floor in ously injuring Orville and killing his so Reuben Taylor tells me, but when I began to piece together a remarkable life the McDermott Library. passenger, Army Lt. Thomas Selfridge. came to the Air Force Academy as a cadet which, unfortunately, not very many “History has a way of sometimes Taylor was among the first to reach the in 1984, Charlie Taylor was little more to people were familiar with or cared to forgetting specific individuals who by crash. Selfridge was the first military me than an abbreviated family tale, passed learn about.” themselves might not ... be noticed, but aircraft fatality. to us from my father. All I really knew was Since then, the group commander when their contributions are added to Mr. Taylor became a leading that I had a great, great uncle who built felt a special bond with his great, great those of other individuals, their places mechanic in the Wright Company after the engine for the Wright Brother’s uncle. What struck him more than in the pages of history are undeniable,” said it was formed in 1909. Although history aircraft.” anything was not only his total commit- Ken Mactiernan, director of the Aircraft largely ignored his accomplishments, all His first writing assignment at the ment to the Wrights’ endeavors and to Maintenance Technicians Association. three of the early pioneers were close Academy, for English class, proved to be powered flight, but his distant relative’s “We’re grateful to the Academy for friends. Charlie Taylor died in 1956 at very fulfilling. They were permitted to desire to remain out of the spotlight. accepting this bust. This is the first place age 87 - the last member of the Wright write a research paper on a topic of their “He was so successful in this regard where all three men responsible for Brothers’ pioneering team. choosing, and then-Cadet 4th Class Lange that most people he worked with in later powered flight are honored together.”

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By Butch Wehry Cadet Flint for distinguishing herself over started a Cadet Wing wide drive to support families and communities around the Academy Spirit staff the past six months by spearheading CS the Soldiers in Afghanistan who were world.” 12’s initiative to adopt Fort Carson for lacking essential supplies. In less than five Despite rich praise and recognition, A junior in community service-related projects. days, she had collected more than $1,000, he said, she remains modest. Cadet Squadron Cadet Flint came up with the idea to which she used to buy blankets, sheets, and “Cadets, faculty and staff are constantly 12 recently re- honor Fort Carson’s Wounded Transition other items to send to Soldiers in the U.S. getting involved in the community and ceived a Spirit of Battalion Soldiers by bringing them to the Central Command Area of Responsibility. doing amazing things,” she said. “I guess Hope award for Air Force Academy for “Wounded Warrior She led her squadron blood drive, I’m more of an example of what goes on her involvement Day.” She had 35 wounded Soldiers and resulting in 68-percent cadet participa- here every day than someone special. The with the local staff members attend events such as tion, and organized the Air Force Academy only difference is that I am being recog- community. tandem jumps, glider and powered flight Halloween Carnival at Falcon Stadium. nized due to the hard work of my AOC, Cadet 2nd rides. The Soldiers were also recognized Cadet Flint was instrumental in the Major Kazlausky, who has truly been an Class Nicole Flint, during the intermission of a nationally development of a “loving tree” to support inspiration to me, and I owe this award to a native of Canaseraga, N.Y., was nomi- televised Air Force football game. the children of the Warrior Transition him.” nated for the award by Maj. Michael That was just the start. Battalion, raising more than $800 and Few things seemingly compare to Kazlausky, the air officer commanding Cadet Flint also became actively presenting 125 gifts to the Army children great leadership she emphasized. for CS 12. involved with the Fall Festival at Fort for their winter party. “Winning the Spirit of Hope Award “Honestly, I hadn’t heard of the Spirit Carson, orchestrating 15 volunteers to “The selfless dedication of this cadet at the Air Force Academy level is a great of Hope Award until Major Kazlausky attend the festival for the Soldiers’ children. speaks tremendously of our future officer honor and quite unexpected. Major said he’d nominated me for it,” Cadet Flint This success drove her to continue to corps,” Major Kazlausky wrote. “Her Michael Kazlausky nominated me for the said. “Bob Hope is a legendary entertainer support Soldiers from the Mountain Post— service-before-self determination is a great award, and to my surprise, I won. With all who had a heart of gold (and) still inspires she jumped into action with the example for everyone to follow. I cannot the amazing people that I am surrounded men and women today. To win an award Hometown Heroes program and organ- think of anyone who has taken on the by here at the Academy, it’s hard to see named after him is truly an honor.” ized logistics for 65 cadets to take part. responsibility of so many—she has posi- yourself as more deserving than someone The major’s award nomination cited The behavioral science major also tively affected hundreds of Soldiers, their else,” Cadet Flint said. History From Page 4 Further searching reveals more signs of structures Many pioneer family descendants know of this that used to call the Academy campus home, such as the unique Academy employee. “Calvin Husted was from New Jersey, so I am a big Ice Lake dams, which were used to hold back water for “They are great — my best source of insight,” Mr. fan of his,” Mr. Anthony noted. “William Burgess built cutting blocks of ice. Anthony said. “They are proud folks: proud of their the Pioneer Cabin in 1875. He was a great adventurer “Most signs are very hard to find,” he said. “I am heritage and also the Academy. They feel the same and man of perseverance. I met the Kinner family: they for-tunate to know Dr. William Arbogast of the University pioneer spirit of their kin is attached to the cadets and homesteaded north of Academy near Perry Park, but of Colorado at Colorado Springs, who’s lead some arche- their willingness to serve. I am often contacted by their stories of living on the Air Force Academy grounds ological studies ... he’s been able to point me in the right descendants who somehow learn of my interest and in 1940s was a window all the way back to the 1860s.” direction.” articles.”

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“It is an honor and very unique,” Mrs. Photo by Ann Patton high praise for her “She’s a nice lady and Glass said. Vera Glass and super visor Joe Torres brief Good will emplo yees in good to work with,” said Mark Tanersely. AbilityOne is a program of NISH, Vandenberg Hall March 3. Mrs. Glass oversees janitorial operations f or 100 Maria Whitten agrees. designated as one of two national non- of the Academ y’s facilities, including dormitories, as assistant director of “Vera is a very nice person. It we can’t profit organizations of the Committee for custodial services for Goodwill in Colorado Springs. find a solution to a problem we go to her,” Purchase from People Who Are Blind or 24 sets of stairwells on six floors, bath- nership has developed into a highly Ms. Whitten said. “She has a lot of patience Severely Disabled to provide employment rooms and 600,000 square feet of common successful relationship, Mrs. Glass said. and a good heart.” opportunities for the disabled by procuring space every five days. They also collect “We’ve come a long way, and we Trevor Fleming called her a “great federal contracts for goods and services. It more than 60 tons of trash each week and couldn’t ask for a better partner than the boss” and joked “Just don’t get on her bad began as the Wagner-O’Day Act passed in sort paper, aluminum and glass for recy- Air Force Academy,” Mrs. Glass said. side.” 1938 to permit the blind to sell products cling. “Without their support, we wouldn’t be Mrs. Glass has been with Goodwill such as brooms and mops to the federal Other base-wide buildings under where we are today.” for nine years and the Academy for seven. government. contract include the Visiting Officers Mike Thistlewood, Goodwill NISH She started out as a housekeeper at what The Academy’s new 5-year set-aside Quarters, Fitness Center and two childcare director of janitorial services, said other was then the Academy Hospital. contract with Goodwill combines contracts facilities. NISH program managers have adopted “It was a good fit,” she said of her work for both the dorms and base buildings; A large part of Mrs. Glass’ job is over- practices from pilot projects Mrs. Glass with Goodwill. “I will work for them as long contracts which in the past have been sepa- seeing compliance with requirements of the has put forth. as they will have me.” rate. Mrs. Glass has 97 employees under contract and Academy standards. Training “She has been a go-to person for NISH For all the Goodwill employees on the her supervision. for employees is also directed as per contract when it comes to Goodwill contracts,” he Academy there is a feeling of job security. Employees in Vandenberg and Sijan standards. said. “Others know they will get quality “There is always going to be dirt out Halls clean eight and a half miles of floors, The Academy-Goodwill 15-year part- results.” there,” Mrs. Glass said.

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By Ann Patton looked forward to it. Afterward, in the darkened hallways he called “great.” the hardest part for her was staying moti- Academy Spirit staff “For me, it’s teamwork,” he said of the of the dorms, lined with upperclassmen “The best part is not having to worry vated during the exercises but takeaway he hoped the they would have. rendering salutes, each fourth-classman at about doing something wrong, like not Recognition was definitely worth it, Say goodbye to carrying book bags, “It’s looking out for people.” last heard the long-awaited words, greeting properly,” he said and added the including the privileges of listening to morning minutes of knowledge recitation, Challenges began the evening of “Recognition granted.” worst part of Recognition was the antici- music and having her own clothes back. restricted paths on the Terrazzo and March 11 in the squadrons with a Dinner followed in Mitchell Hall, pation. “I got to see how much I have grown wearing uniforms off-base. Say hello to rigorous training session testing a combi- where the newly recognized class received Cadet 4th Class Mary Hansard, an up, having simple pleasures again and wearing hard-earned prop and wings and nation of fitness and knowledge. March congratulations as new upperclass Atlanta native also assigned to CS 37, said liking the Academy more,” she said. acceptance as upperclass cadets for the 12 was dedicated to physical fitness members of the Cadet Wing. Class of 2013 during closing ceremonies courses, leadership exercises and tours of “Wearing my backpack is sweet,” said for this year’s Recognition, March 11 the Terrazzo, where upperclassmen Cadet 4th Class Rory Montgomery, CS through Sunday. explained the rich heritage of the 29, from Sammamish, Wash. Recognition is a culmination of the Academy present there and, of course, He expressed appreciation for the four-degree training process, a capstone threw in more fitness training for good privilege of wearing comfortable clothes challenge event of physical fitness and measure. and not having to recite military knowl- knowledge, said Maj. John Orchard, air That evening, freshmen took time to edge first thing in the morning. He also officer commanding for Cadet Squadron reflect in squadron “theme rooms.” Each said he felt, despite the rigorous chal- 16, the “Proud Chickenhawks.” squadron puts their own spin on a variety lenges, he was treated with a great deal of Recognition reflects the Basic Cadet of themed rooms purposed to imitate respect. Training experiences and challenges; it real-world scenarios. For CS 16, the first “I’m thankful they pushed me — summarizes and wraps up those chal- was a mock deployment briefing, pushed me for two and a half days like no lenges and the knowledge the freshmen followed by a flight simulation, capture, a time before,” he said. “I could always do have gained throughout the year. prisoner of war interrogation and a another push up.” “It’s an emotional milestone, and they funeral for a squad mate. Major training Cadet 4th Class Matt Demichiei from know they have done something impor- events officer Cadet 1st Class Brian CS 37 said he also appreciates wearing his tant in their life,” he added. Thorn said it was the highlight of his own backpack and the privilege of walking He also gave high praise to the upper- Recognition. anywhere on the Terrazzo, a combination

classmen that ran the training event. “It is the most meaningful reminder Photos by Mike Kaplan “They were very professional, and of what my profession is,” he said. “This is Right: Brig. Gens. Sam Cox and Dana Born they put the job before all else,” he said. serious business.” lead the Class of 2013 on the Run to the Rock Master Sgt. Brady McCoy, CS 16’s On Saturday, freshmen’s dorm rooms Saturday. General Cox is the commandant of Academy military training NCO, and uniforms went under upperclassmen’s cadets, and General Born is the dean of the said some in the squadron were rigorous inspection, then frist and fourth faculty. Below: Brig. Gens. Dana Born and Sam Cox dreading Recognition, while others class cadets ran to Cathedral Rock. congratulate fourth-class cadets on reaching Cathedral Rock near Jacks Valley at the Air Force Academy Saturday. The Run to the Rock consists of running from the Cadet Area to Cathedral Rock and carrying a charge on the return trip.

Photo by Mike Kaplan Cadet 1st Class Sondra Lesser awards Cadet 4th Class Carly Serratore her prop and wings during Recognition at the U.S. Air Force Academy Saturday. Recognition consists of several days of mentally and physically demand- ing activities and culminates with the ascension of the freshmen into the ranks of upper-class cadets.

Photo by Rachel Boettcher Photo by Bill Evans Photo by Mike Kaplan Cadets 4th Class Matthew Schuetz, Caleb Belden, and William Hicks of Cadet Squadron 18 recite Cadet 4th Class Wesley Cobb of Cadet Squadron 02 performs “high Cadet 4th Class Billy Tyrrel of Cadet information about the F-15 Eagle while performing push-ups during Recognition March 12. knees” while carrying his rifle on the assault course during Recognition Squadron 24 carries his squadron’s Recognition is the final event before freshmen are welcomed into the ranks of the upper-class March 12. The exercise consists of running in place and bringing one’s charge on the return leg of The Run to the cadets. knees to waist level, while carrying an M-16 rifle. Rock during Recognition Saturday. 12 March 19, 2010 Air Force advances to AHA final four By Dave Toller Athletic Communications

Air Force defeated Army in a two-game series at the Cadet Ice Arena here March 12 and Saturday to advance to the Atlantic Hockey Association’s final four. Andrew Volkening earned a shutout against the Black Knights in the first game of the series for a 3-0 victory, while Jacques Lamoreaux scored the go-ahead goal in the second game to close the curtain on Army’s postseason, 4-2. Air Force will play second-seed Sacred Heart today at the Blue Cross Arena at 5:35 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. In the first game of the series, Volkening recorded his third-straight AHA Tournament shutout with 29 saves. The shutout was his fourth of the season and the 15th of his career. Scoring goals in the first game for Air Force were Sean Bertsch, with two goals, and Derrick Burnett. Blake Page and Eric Artman each got two assists, with Matt Becker and John Kruse getting one assist apiece. Air Force outshot Army 38-29 in the first game. “A question with our team this season was our depth, and (it) was pretty darn good tonight,” head coach Frank Photo by Bill Evans Serratore said. “There is no pretty way to win these games. Senior goalie Andre w Volkening successfully defends the goal as Sophomore Tim Kirby assists. Air You have to grind them out, and we did — and when we Force defeated Army 4-2 at the Cadet Ice Arena Mar 13. Air Force went on to win the best-of-three faltered, Volkening was there.” series 2-0, advancing to the AHA Final Four a gainst Sacred Heart Friday, March 19, at the Blue Cross Army took a 1-0 lead in the first period of the second Arena in Rochester, NY. game on a goal by the Black Knights’ Bryant Skarda with in the third period on a power play. Mike Walsh sent a special for us. This isn’t the mighty Falcons of last year 2:05 left in the period. The Falcons tied the score on a lucky pass low from the left point. Burnett collected the puck who beat Michigan — this is the scrappin’, fightin’ Falcons. shot from Bertsch with 8:46 left in the second period — behind the net and sent it to Lamoreaux, who was camped This group is all about heart and character. I was in awe Bertsch’s pass to Page hit the stick of an Army defenseman on the left post, for the winning goal — Lamoreaux’s 21st of the depth and talent of last year’s team, but this year’s and got past goaltender Jay Clark, making the score 1-1. of the season, 12th power-play marker and team-leading team is different: this team wins by playing with a ‘never Army regained the lead on a power play when Owen fourth game-winner. Army pulled its goaltender with say die’ attitude in front of a great goaltender.” Meyer redirected John Clark’s point shot with 15:20 to play 1:17 to play, and Burnett weaved through three Army “We had to come from behind twice in this game to in the second period. The Falcons answered with a goal players to score the game’s final goal with 20 seconds left. win. I’m really happy this team gets the chance to go to by Brandon Johnson with 2:38 to play in the period off a Burnett and Bertsch each had one assist, along with Rochester,” he added. “We are not a deep or old team, but pass from Paul Weisgarber. Weisgarber, Scott Kozlak and Tim Kirby. we are getting contributions from every player in one way Lamoreaux scored the go-ahead goal with 1:25 left “This is a huge series,” Serratore said. “This was very or another, which is a must for this group.”

Going Pro Former Falcons running bac k Chad Hall seen here pla ying a gainst the Wyoming Cowboys Oct. 20, 2007, signed a contract to pla y f ootball f or the Philadelphia Eagles March 11. Hall, a 2008 graduate of the Air For ce Academy, led Air For ce in both rushing and receiving, with 1,478 yards on the ground and 524 yards on 50 receptions. The maintenance officer with the 421st Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, kept up his ph ysi- cal conditioning b y using the f ootball training facilities at the Univer sity of Utah after 10- to 12-hour shifts on the flightline o verseeing maintenance of 28 F-16 Fighting Falcons. Photo by Mike Kaplan

Fencing regional finish in 2009. Simone Barrette Nolta finished in ninth place in women’s Alexander and Addison Gentry for the Peter French defeated Kevin Mo finished second in women’s epee, epee. go-ahead runs. from Stanford to win the 2010 NCAA improving on her third-place finish last Baseball In game two, San Jose State scored West Region men’s epee championship year. The Falcons (4-11) split a pair of two runs in the first and fourth innings, and clench his third career regional In men’s epee, Daniel Trapani games against San Jose State (7-6) adding a run in the seventh and two in victory Saturday. finished fourth, followed by Nathan Sunday at the Jack Gifford Memorial the eighth. Freshman Heather Nelson won the Sorensen in fifth, Phil Choy in sixth Tournament at Municipal Stadium, The team dropped an 8-7 game in women’s saber title after defeating Laura and Daniel Fang in ninth. In men’s saber, winning 5-4 and losing 7-3. 10 innings against Santa Clara Saturday Decker from Cal Tech. Michael O’Connor took fourth, Geoffrey In game one, senior Ben Ausbun after coming back from a 6-1 deficit In men’s foil, Nick Stockdale finished Pamerleau took seventh, and Scott nailed a two-run double in the ninth with six unanswered runs. second, improving on his fourth-place Pippin finished in 11th place. Jennifer inning with two out, driving in Matt The Falcons had 12 hits in the March 19, 2010 13 Air Force defeats Army in OT, 8-7

By Melissa McKeown Vinny Sandtorv knotted the score at the Athletic Communications 11:08 mark with an assist from Paranka. The contest quickly turned into a defen- Sophomore Adam Paranka scored his sive battle, with neither team scoring until only goal of the game with 1:04 remaining a man-up goal by Air Forces’Zack Carroll in overtime to give the Air Force lacrosse with just under two minutes to play in the team an 8-7 victory over Army Saturday opening period. afternoon at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons increased their advan- With their first win of the season, the tage to 3-1 with another man-up goal, this Falcons improve to 1-3 overall, while the time by Sandtorv, with 8:44 on the clock Black Knights fall to 1-4 on the year. in the second period. The defense continued Air Force’s win over Army was its to dominate the game, with neither team first-ever in the series, as the Black Knights scoring until Army’s Garrett Thul tallied entered the game with a 16-0 record against his first score of the game just two seconds the Falcons. It was also the first time that before the intermission. Air Force has hosted Army in men’s Air Force went back up by two points lacrosse, with the previous 16 games with 12:15 on the clock in the third period between the two teams held at West Point. on an unassisted goal by Carroll, while Army took the first lead of the game, senior captain Ridge Flick scored off the scoring less than a minute and a half into ensuing face-off with an assist from John

the contest before Air Force team captain DeBonis. A score by Sandtorv with just Photo by Bill Evans over 10 minutes Falcons attac ker Ridg e Flic k passes the ball o ver Arm y’s Bill Hender son remaining in the period during the Air Force-Army lacrosse game at Falcon Stadium. Flick, a native gave the Falcons their of Plano, Texas, scored two goals to lift the F alcons over the Black Knights biggest lead of the game in overtime, 8-7. with a 6-2 advantage. who dropped a pair of one-goal games opportunity to score. After a wide shot by However, the Black last weekend after holding early leads. Sandtorv, Paranka got in position for the Knights came storming This time, Air Force answered. On winning shot, scoring his first goal of the back as Thul closed out the Falcons’next possession, Flick picked game to give Air Force the 8-7 victory. the period with three up a loose ball after a save by Army goal- The Black Knights outshot the Falcons, unanswered goals, keeper Tom Palesky and fired a shot into 43-29, while scooping up 32 ground balls cutting their deficit to a the back of the net to tie the game at 7-7 to Air Force’s 25. However, Army went 0- single goal entering the with just under two and a half minutes left for-2 on man-up opportunities, while Air final stanza. A score on the clock. Force was 2-of-5 on the EMO. Both teams from Army’s Jeremy Both goalkeepers came up with crucial received solid play from their goalkeepers, Boltus with 12:33 to play stops in the final minutes, including the with Wilson and Palesky each recording in the fourth period tied Falcons’ Brian Wilson, whose save in the 11 saves in the contest. the score at 6-6. waning seconds of regulation sent the Sandtorv registered a season-high After several game into overtime. three goals in the contest, while Carroll minutes of back-and- Army took control on the opening registered two goals and an assist. forth action, the tie was face-off of the overtime period and retained Meanwhile, in addition to his game- broken as the Black possession for the first two minutes. winning score, Paranka notched a career- Knights’ Devin Lynch Another big save by Wilson kept the best two assists. Falcons’chances alive and a strong defen- The Falcons open up their confer- Falcons midfielder Vinny Sandtor v mo ves past an scored his second goal of Army lacr osse pla yer during the Air For ce-Army the game with 3:19 to sive play by Sandtorv put the ball back in ence slate next weekend, March 20, when game at Falcon Stadium Saturday. Sandtorv, a native play, giving Army the 7- Air Force’s hands. Palesky countered with they travel to Baltimore to visit ECAC foe of Centereach, N.Y., scored three goals in Air For ce’s 6 lead. It was a familiar a stop of his own, but the Black Knights’ Loyola, currently ranked ninth in the first win of the season. situation for the Falcons, failure to clear gave the Falcons yet another nation. Falcons defeat St. Peter’s, 7-0, on tennis courts

From Athletic Communications had one of their most dominating performances of the win 11 straight games and beat Igel, 7-5, 6-0. Francis spring, defeating Sergey Igel and Robert Forai, 8-2, clinched the match for Air Force with a 6-2, 6-4 victory The Air Force men’s tennis team won its eighth while junior Alex Beaussart and freshman Sam Barnes over Alex Frakes at Number 2. consecutive match March 12 with a 7-0 victory over St. won at the Number 3 spot, 8-4, over Andrew Musyoka The most exciting match of the day was at the Peter’s College at the Academy. and Luccas Coutinho to clinch the point. Senior Brett Number 3 singles spot, where Soster and Forai split the The Falcons, who matched their longest win streak Rodgers and junior Taylor Soster improved to 10-1 at first two sets to force a super tie-breaker. Forai took a since the 2002-03 season, improved to 9-2, the best the top spot with a come from behind, 8-7, victory over 9-7 lead, but Soster won the last four points to claim start since the spring of 2003. Beaussart and Chris Frakes. an 11-9 victory. Freshman Vinni Lodolo and junior The Falcons opened an early 1-0 lead by sweeping Rodgers put the Falcons up 2-0 with an impressive, Alex Beaussart won at Number 5 and 6, respectively. the three doubles matches for the seventh time in their 6-0, 6-1 win over JJ Gramatica at the Number 4 posi- Air Force will take on Army at the Tiki Courts at last eight contests. Air Force’s Number two team of tion, then Wilhelm improved to 10-1 at the Number 1 Rollins College in Orlando, Fla., Sunday. The two teams senior Austin Francis and freshman Lance Wilhelm singles spot after rallying from a 5-2 first-set deficit to have not played since 2005.

Saturday game but committed a season- the season, but the team dropped a each scored 9.725 on the floor exercise, Air Force tallied its second-highest high four errors. Junior centerfielder narrow 190.050-189.975 contest to and Dutton finished third on the uneven score ever on the vault (62.350) to secure Nathan Carter led scoring with three hits Alaska-Anchorage Sunday. bars with a 9.650. the overall victory. Freshman Travis and two runs, followed by Matt Calley, competing in her third colle- Men’s Gymnastics Langham and sophomore Joel Uptmor Alexander with a solo home run and two giate meet, scored a team-best 9.775 to Air Force placed first at the Pride tied for first with scores of 15.750. Junior hits. Freshman rightfielder Garret win the beam and paced the Falcons to Triangular in Springfield, Mass., Sunday, Nash Mills tied for third while sopho- Custons and senior second baseman three of the four top spots. Sophomore backed by a strong final rotation to more Devin Menefee placed sixth. K.J. Randhawa each had two hits. Jenna Dudley finished second with finish at 342.950 — the second-best The Falcons also earned a pair of Women’s Gymnastics 9.750, while junior Lisa Wong scored score in Academy history — beating event titles from junior Dan Klimkowski, Freshman Britany Calley claimed 9.675 to finish fourth. William and Mary (337.800) and who won the pommel horse (14.300) the Falcons’ first balance beam title of Dudley and junior Brittany Dutton Springfield (336.650). and still rings (14.500). 14 March 19, 2010

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Volunteers needed positions and apply for Air Force federal The Falcon Club will host Final Friday Applicants must hold a 2.0 or better The Cadet Trap and Skeet Club needs civil service employment. March 26 starting at 4 p.m., featuring the grade-point average and be 16 years old volunteers to become officers and NCOs Red carpet tour Air Force Academy Band's "Blue Steel" by June 1. in charge of the program. March 26, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ensemble. Positions available include clerical, Duties include securing weapons This tour offers insight into the Admission is free for club members food service worker and general laborer from the base armory for cadet training Academy’s mission and reveals most of and $4 for non-members. Child care will jobs. Announcements at www.usajobs. and accompanying cadets to shooting the events and activities to see and do also be provided. gov will contain details and specific exam- competitions. while stationed here. Stops include the For more information on the event, ples. For more information, contact Maj. Academy stables, Cadet Chapel, Arnold call the Falcon Club at 333-4253. Call Applicants may e-mail completed Joe Scholes at 333-1790. Hall, Arts and Crafts Center, Outdoor 333-6779 for child care information. applications to the 10th Force Support Recreation and more. 10th MDG closure Cops vs. Youth Challenge Squadron at [email protected]. For more information, contact 10th FSS at Most 10th Medical Group clinics will The 10th Security Forces invites chil- Family Advocacy Classes 333-4363. close March 31 due to a 10th Air Base All Family Advocacy classes are open dren of Academy families to compete in Wing exercise. to active-duty servicemembers, Depart- basketball, tug-o-war and volleyball games Women’s History Month The Acute Care Clinic and Cadet ment of Defense civilians, retirees and March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clinic will be open for active-duty family members unless otherwise spec- Falcon Trail Youth Center. events personnel and cadets on a limited basis. ified. Classes are held at the Airmen and The purpose of the event is to build The theme of Women’s History For more information, call the 10th Family Readiness Center. For information an interactive relationship with the Month is “Writing Women Back into MDG at 333-5101. on classes offered by the Family Advocacy Academy’s youth community. History.” For more information on Women’s History Month events, contact Office or to sign up, contact Kristin Larkey Senior Master Sgt. Alvena Salley at 333- A&FRC Offerings of Family Advocacy Outreach at 333- 4145 or Gina Moore at 333-4258. The Academy Airman and Family 5270. Health and Fitness Fair Readiness Center will host the following Common Sense Parenting Commissary - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 classes in March. Contact the A&FRC at Thursdays through April 22, 3 to p.m. 333-3444 or 333-3445 with questions or 4:30 p.m. Drawings will be held for prizes. to sign up for a class. Class dates and This is a skill-based parenting CADET CHAPEL times are subject to change. program for parents of children ages 5- Call 719-333-2636 for more information. Fun Run/Walk/Bike 10th ABW Flagpole - March 29, 1:30 Group pre-separation counseling 18 that teaches parents practical and effec- Buddhist p.m. Held Mondays (except during TAP tive ways to increase their children’s Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the events, week), 2 to 4 p.m. positive behaviors, decrease their nega- Jewish and drawings will be held. Points of Separating or retiring from the Air tive behaviors and appropriate alternative Friday - 7 p.m. contact are Tammy Facemire at 333-5101 Force in a year or less? This mandatory behaviors. Muslim or Amber Dancy at 333-5522. briefing assists you in identifying bene- Anger Management Friday Prayer - 12:15 p.m. fits and services associated with your Mondays through April 26, 3 to 4:30 transition and beyond. Protestant Civilian tuition assistance p.m. Liturgical Worship Sun. - 8 a.m. The Civilian Tuition Assistance Medical records review This class will help participants better Traditional Worship Sun. - 9:30 a.m. Program has money available for appro- Today, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. understand their anger and where it comes Contemporary Worship Sun. - 11:30 a.m. priated-funds employees of the Academy Airmen who will separate or retire from, how to handle conflict in frus- Roman Catholic who are in an active civilian pay status. within 180 days can have the Disabled trating situations and how to relax and de- Mass For more information or to apply for American Veterans review their medical stress their lives. Sunday - 10 a.m. Academic Year, when cadets are present tuition assistance, call Christy Pfalmer Mon, Tues, and Thurs - 6:40 a.m. at 333-4821. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Penance MPF to close April 1 Sunday - 9:00-9:40 a.m. The 10th Force Support Squadron Academic Year, when cadets are present Military Personnel Flight’s customer Wednesday - 5:30-6:15 p.m. service desk will be closed April 1 due to Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament a mandatory training visit from the Academic Year, when cadets are present Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting Wednesday - 5:30-6:20 p.m. System office. Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality Anyone needing Common Access Academic Year, when cadets are present Monday, 6:30 - 7:50 - Room 1M125 Cards or ID cards or who need to update (1st Floor - Fairchild Annex -- Astronautics Museum) family member information should Contact TSgt Longcrier at 719-333-6187 contact the military personnel offices at Peterson or Schriever Air Force Bases or COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL Fort Carson. Catholic Masses: Saturday The Fort Carson and Peterson AFB Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. military personnel offices will be closed Mass - 4 p.m. April 5 and 6, respectively. For more Sunday information, contact the Academy MPF Mass - 9 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. at 333-8766. (September - May) Tuesday-Friday Free tax preparation Mass - 11:30 a.m. The Air Force Academy will prepare Protestant Services: tax returns free for active-duty service- Photo by Bill Evans Wednesday members stationed at the Academy as Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. well as cadets and retirees in Arnold Hall Women’s History Month Dinner followed by Religious Education near Hap’s through April 15. Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born, dean of the faculty, serves as the guest speak- (September - May). er during the Women’s History Month Luncheon at the Academy’s Falcon Hours of service are weekdays from Sunday Club March 15. General Born, a 1983 Air For ce Academy distinguished Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. graduate became the first ever female dean of the faculty in 2004. Gospel - 11:30 a.m. To have your tax return prepared, 20 March 19, 2010

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