2021 GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT 2021 GRADUATION Class of 2021 EXEMPLAR: BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES ROBINSON “ROBBIE” RISNER CLASS MOTTO: PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT 2021 GRADUATION “NO DOUBT, NO FEAR” “NOLITE DUBITARE, NOLITE TIMERE” FALCON STADIUM PROGRAM Military members are reminded that a salute will be rendered during the playing of Honors for the Graduation Speaker and the National Anthem. During the National Anthem, all citizens of the United States, should face the flag with both hands at their sides or with their hat or open hand over their heart. Military retirees may render a salute during the playing of the National Anthem. 2021 GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT 2021 GRADUATION MISTRESS OF CEREMONY Cadet Francesca A. Verville, Spring Wing Command Chief OFFICIAL PARTY ARRIVAL GRADUATING CLASS MARCH-ON NATIONAL ANTHEM The United States Air Force Academy Band INVOCATION Chaplain, Colonel Julian C. Gaither, US Air Force Academy Chaplain OPENING REMARKS Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark, Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER Mr. John P. Roth, Acting Secretary of the Air Force GRADUATION ADDRESS General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff COMMENCEMENT AWARD Cadet Matthew J. Vidican, Class President Cadet Roselen J. Rotello, Summer Cadet Wing Commander Cadet Aryemis C. Brown, Fall Cadet Wing Commander Cadet Emily K. Berexa, Spring Cadet Wing Commander PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN AWARD Mr. Matt Carpenter, Superintendent’s Leadership Endowment Board PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES Brigadier General Linell A. Letendre, Dean of the Faculty PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Names of graduates are read by Colonel Arthur W. Primas, Jr., Director of Admissions, and Dr. Hal A. Taylor, Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Academy Registrar. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is assisted by Distinguished Guests and Academy Officials. OATH OF OFFICE Major General Michele C. Edmondson, Commandant of Cadets THE AIR FORCE SONG The United States Air Force Academy Band DISMISSAL Major General Michele C. Edmondson, Commandant of Cadets USAF THUNDERBIRDS TEAM AERIAL DEMONSTRATION This aerial demonstration is conducted in honor of the graduating Class of 2021. This event exhibits to the public the technical and professional capabilities of the United States Air Force. The team is comprised of selected pilots assigned to Air Combat Command and demonstrates the coordination, discipline, and flying ability required of combat-capable pilots to fulfill their vital role in our nation’s defense. 2021 GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT 2021 GRADUATION Federal Aviation Administration regulations prohibit spectators from being within 1,500 feet of the flight path during acrobatic aerial demonstrations. Therefore, for your own safety and to comply with FAA regulations, NO ONE will be permitted to leave the stadium after the graduation ceremony until the conclusion of the Thunderbirds demonstration. THE CLASS OF 2021 JAMES ROBINSON “ROBBIE” RISNER Each class at the Academy has identified a person who has served significantly in the Air Force to be an exemplar to follow. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES 7 Campbell Mandela Andersen 5 Mark Alan Watson 1 Jessica Blase Kirkpatrick 5 Thomas Francis Galligani III 78 Caleb Michael McCann 6 Jeremiah Paul Harp 6 Dylan Charles Drummer 18 Zachery Joseph Lorch 2021 GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT 2021 GRADUATION 68 Aryemis Christian Brown 6 Kylie Jo-Anna Stronko 2 Riley Jean Holt 2 Sarah Lynn Masinter 68 Emily Katherine Berexa 6 Anthony Alix Jacques 3 Jeffrey Paul Fadlovich 3 Kenneth Clay Brownell 7 Zachary Fisher Kennison 38 Abigail Katherine Crosier 3 Rachel Juhae Jung 4 Adam Wade Barrie 7 Robert Bartholomew Gansrow 7 Maria Christina Leising 2 Holden Patrick Rushing Robert Wade O’Connor 7 Jessica Anne Beyer 58 Michael Evan Leonard 3 Jonathan Parker Nash 2 Noah David Cohen 7 Matthew Robert Chmiel 6 Anna Marie Holder 2 Joshua Laurence Budig Danielle Peninah Katz 68 Kaitlyn Marie Benton 6 Alexander James Presley 4 Abigail Anne Arestides 1 Cameren Darcy Kristensen 6 Kaleb Daniel Overby 6 Dylan Jameson Alexander 2 Samantha Sheleen Herman 3 Jacob Andrew Margraf 6 Christopher Ross Patterson 5 Harley Patrick Morgan 3 Amanda Nicole Beach 2 Rebekah Marie Joy 68 Dusten Wayne Ault 6 Jason Daniel Schulz 48 Benjamin Charles DiRuggiero 38 Andrew Dawson Crites 68 Jacqueline Elise Mace 3 Nicolette Leann Clark 5 Jordan Jonathan Brown 2 Samantha Anne Sommers 6 Madeline Mae Reicher 4 Dallas Lee Allison 5 Connor Robert Settle Jonathon Loegan Gabriel 78 Spencer James Flint 3 Brian Samuel Waschak 18 Cole Tucker Armagost 1 Erik Charles Orr 7 Winifred Xu Chen 38 Richard Patrick Miles 2 Logan Josef Falco 3 Kathleen Elizabeth Medill 7 Spencer William Rohlwing 38 Alexander Joseph Miller 28 Ruby Paige McKain 1 Hannah Marie Milliman 28 Megan Clara Cordone 6 Brendan Thomas Reese 2 Daniel Jude Shemon 2 Brittany Ann Mahowald 68 Camryn Ashley Gostel 4 Scott Andrew Johnson 2 Andrew James Valentino 1 Emily Marie Conroe 6 Jackson Richard Ayers 68 Thomas Anthony O’Brien 1 Patrick Michael Dillon 5 Mitchell Stone Lipe 68 Anthony Joseph Lieto III 3 Sean Michael McKendree 2 Connor Alan Neal 1 Ryyan Thomas Reule 68 John Thomas Ursino 2 Tatiana Chanel Ingram 38 Stephen Chase Layng Gabrielle Aretha Topacio 78 Alicia Lee Alexander 4 Jordan Aric Maldonado 1 Eva Cecelia Swearngin Erin Lynn Cope 68 Moira Jane Casey 5 Rheagan Alexa Horne 3 Rye Gunnar Julson 5 Michael Anthony Kolesar 2 Brea Nashae Griddine 6 Anne Alice Ahlquist 3 Miranda Nicholle Ahlers Thuytien Pham 68 Lindsey Claire Licciardi 58 Preston Hunter Semenuk 38 David Peter Collord 68 Brooke Ann Schumacher 6 Ryan Joseph Schneider 2 Benjamin Booska Howard 3 Thomas Malcolm Heisler 38 Noah Benjamin Jensen 3 Alyssa Bailey Tamburo SQUADRON 01 AOC - Lt Col Amanda Kosturko | AMT - MSgt Shaun McKeegan | AMT - TSgt Kristy Wright Dre’Yana Shante Anthony James John Ping Duffy Tyler Ford Owens Gunnar Tahmaseb Schultz Andrew Olmos Benyshek Josiah Gary Goosen Elizabeth Kay Patterson Jesse Singh Sidhu Samuel Jesse Butler Maxwell Michael Harper Olivia Chantal Pease Kurt Robert Thomas Jacob Andrew Carson Zachary Steven Hunt Benjamin Lawrence Peterson Jelani Rashad Washington Cameron Tyler Conrad Charles Patrick O’Briant Alec Benjamin Schrank 1 Sierra Jesse Crawford SQUADRON 02 AOC - Maj Wade Maulsby | AMT - TSgt Shannon Tessmer | AMT - TSgt Devin Rabena Kylie Ann Applegate Kira Anne Duenas Daniel Ray Kuneli Alexandra Kaitlin Prymek John David Ayres Sean Robert Freeman Colin Everett Lilya Neil Patrick Reynolds Luke Aaron Bohenek Hunter Nelson Haggestad 1 Griffin Timothy Line Aidan Michael Sams Briana Mirai Carter 1 Paul Rodger Hendrix 2 Darrell Franklin Miller Fuhren Exciminiano Tsai Lucas Robert Castro Shannon Nicole Hockman Muhammad Salihin Bin Mohd Sabri David Antonio Villarreal 1 Sterling Joseph Ceshker 3 David Patrick Jones Vernon Alec Nazareno 3 Richard Frederick Worthy Jordan Alexis Daniels Katarina Maria Kowar Minjung Park SQUADRON 03 AOC - Maj Jurgen Janzik | AMT - MSgt Steven Wall | AMT - TSgt Casandra Muschong 68 Katelyn Rose Balke Mariah Grant Maria Christine Mettler 2 Connor Fitzgerald Shaw Kai-lin Chang David Henry Howe Alexander Jacob Nichols 3 Matthew John Steiner Jacob Connor Croall Ethan Lane Isaacson Prince Paul Njoku Jonathan Corbett Thomas Matthew Alexander Cuoco Ryan Christopher Johnston Elisha Akueteh Palm Jackson Vance Trent Alexandra Marie DuChene Andrew Mark Lester Raymund Wesley Punzalan Matthew James Vidican 2 Charles Thomas Galloway, Jr. Callan Keaomelemele Medeiros Christina Anne Yun SQUADRON 04 AOC - Lt Col Zachary Franklin | AMT - MSgt Sandra Goltz | AMT - MSgt Christopher Hughes Justin Thomas Becci 38 Henry James Gilchrist Dominique Sadie Therese Leaño Skylar Marie Rose 1 Reece Alexander Cooke Maxemillian Errett Griffith Mohamed Ali Mili Russell Franklin Seymour 2 Channing D’Wayne Davis Christopher Jae Hoon Kim Kyle Joseph Partman Jack Charles Vander Voort Brynn Elaine Feighery Trisha Marie King Kitt Allen Regier John George Wagner III Parker Noah Ferguson Kyle Matthew Latzke Julio Cesar Rosales 3 William Andrew Yingst Oscar Nicolas Ferrara Hedman 1 Athletic Distinction 3 Academic Distinction 5 Academic and Athletic Distinction 7 Academic, Military, and Athletic Distinction 2 Military Distinction 4 Military and Athletic Distinction 6 Academic and Military Distinction 8 Academy Scholar SQUADRON 05 AOC - Maj Lance Cannon | AMT - MSgt Jessica Dunahoo | AMT - MSgt Lance Browning Eric David Born 6 Hayden Jones Grant 1 Aaron Thomas Peasley 1 Maxwell Tyler Sole Eric Ryan Clingenpeel William Edward Irons IV Caleb Wesley Richardson Cody David Sparrow Jackson Scott Cole 2 Kevin Sven Johnsen 3 Hannah Claire Schroeder Jacob Richard Taylor Peter Dobrowolski Stephen Zachary Kimatian George Phillip Silvanic Belle Tomme Toney Patrick Donald Gabriel Matthew Mark Kop Shaina Darlene Smidt Micah Kuaiali’i Vannatta Alexandra Maria Giggie SQUADRON 06 AOC - Lt Col Jordan Filer | AMT - MSgt William Schmit | AMT - TSgt Jeffrey Spencer Karim Mohamed Ahmed 1 Anthony Joseph DeCesare 3 Peter Yu-Farn Liu Alexis Jewel Shirley 38 Sheyma Ben Mabrouk Benjamin Daniel Gomez Michaela Michelle McFalls Damare Maurice Simms Jaide Danielle Bradshaw Connor Gates Grant Matthew Patterson Morris Thomas Mark Stager Caelan Michael Brown Andrew Jordan Grove Alex Michael Ramsperger Ryan Martin Van Riper 2 Gabrielle Angelique Calvo Eric