Cadet for a Day Partially Cloudy Scattered T-Storms Rain Page 12 69 32 64 30 50 40 Vol. 47 No. 41 October 12, 2007 Academy prepares for Falcon Heritage Forum Page 7 Snow problem at all Page 8 Club re-named Page 9 Photo by Dennis Rogers Historical handoff Gen. William Looney, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the Jeffries Desk to Academy Superintendent, Lt. Gen. John Regni in the Cadet Library’s Gimble Collection Room, Oct. 5. The leather covered writing desk, originating in the late 1700’s and belonging to balloonist D. John Jeffries, was a gift to the Academy from Contessa Caproni of the Caproni Aircraft Corporation in Italy. It was given to General Looney during his June 28 visit to Rome for shipment here.The desk is a significant addition to the Academy’s collection of aviation historical memorabilia. For more on General Looney’s visit, see Page 3. Air Force best and brightest honored Falcons By Julie Imada the Academy can be applied to his overall cadets receive are key building blocks for return Research staff writer Air Force career. the Air Force’s future scientists, techni- Page 14 The 2007 Academy graduate cians and engineers. The program Dr. The efforts of the best and the acknowledged fellow award recipient, Vergez leads allows cadets to benefit from brightest scientists, technicians and engi- Dr. Paul Vergez, played a pivotal role in Department of Defense funds and support neers were honored at the Air Force his growth as a scientist and an officer. for their projects. Science, Technology and Engineering He said all Academy faculty play impor- The award recipients were saluted Award Ceremony and Dinner, Oct. 4, at tant mentoring roles for the cadets and by guests including Deputy Assistant the Academy’s Falcon Club. teach them research methods for life. Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Photo by Lewis Carlyle Among the award winners was 2nd Dr. Vergez was named Outstanding Technology and Engineering, Terry Lt. Robert Bethancourt, recognized for his Science and Engineering Educator of the Jaggers, and other top Air Force leaders outstanding contributions in cadet Year. from around the country. research in 2007. While he’s pursuing his He mentored and led cadets as part Dean of the Faculty, Brig. Gen. Dana Air Force career as a pilot instead of a of the Attitude Control of Satellites Born, and Chief Scientist of the Air Force, scientist, he said the scientific under- program. The astronautical engineer said Dr. Mark Lewis, addressed the crowd. standing and research skills he learned at the “hands-on” learning opportunities See BRIGHTEST, Page 4 International enlisted leaders swap ideas By Butch Wehry personally learned something new each each other and that really is the “most Academy Spirit staff time; the experience was invaluable.” valuable” result of these exchanges. INSIDE said Academy Command Chief Master “We also get a distinct picture of Commentary 2 The recent Academy International Sgt. Arvin Davis, host for this year’s just how fortunate we are serving as News 3 Leaders Conference allowed U.S. senior conference. “We interchanged ideas and American Airmen,” he said. “Clearly, Features 10 NCOs and many from other nations a talked about our nation’s enlisted corps, our training and professional develop- Sports 14 chance to swap experiences and ideas. our training, our challenges, our roles ment track set ourselves apart from Community 16 “While stationed in Europe, I took and responsibilities.” other countries.” Classifieds 17 part in a number of similar visits and Chief Davis said they learned from See LEADERS, Page 4 2 October 12, 2007 Directorate of Public Affairs mission: To responsibly inform and educate the Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy This active ‘Wingman thing’ matters Lt. Gen. John Regni — Academy Superintendent Maj. Brett Ashworth — By Chief Master Sgt. Larry Welch Director of Public Affairs 10th Mission Support Squadron Staff. Sgt. Tim Jenkins — superintendent NCOIC, Internal Information Being an active Wingman Wayne Amann — Editor [email protected] How good are you at being an active Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer helps us accomplish our [email protected] Wingman? Does it matter? Ann Patton — Staff Writer In a June 2007 article, Gen T. Michael mission while providing for [email protected] Moseley, the Air Force Chief of Staff said, Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer “One of my top three priorities is devel- the personal and professional The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado oping our Airmen and taking care of them Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no needs of all Airmen. way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive and their families. The Wingman concept written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. 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