Very Windy Very Windy Very Windy Cadet researchers honored 40 12 39 12 43 15 Page 4 Vol. 48 No. 3 January 25, 2008 Powered flight is back Page 3 Classy 4th classmen Page 7 African immersion Page 11 Photo by Dave Ahlschwede Back together Master Sgt. Dennis Fulmer of the 10th Medical Operations Squadron, wife Julie and sons Matthew, top, and Christian, react to a gift from Academy Base Exchange Assistant Store Manager Tonita Bechert during the Welcome Home Event Tuesday at the Milazzo Center.The event, co-hosted by the Academy Airman and Family Readiness Flight and the 10th Air Base Wing, recognized Academy Airmen returning from deployment since July 2007. Sergeant Fulmer, from 10th MDOS physical therapy, was deployed to South America, Latin America and Haiti. Big time split Page 12 Pine Valley school’s proposed closure concerns parents By Butch Wehry A briefing about the closure covered used to service students living on the Academy Spirit staff the contract between the Academy and Academy. Plans call for the Forest City District 20, Academy’s plans to demolish company to manage housing in Pine and District 20’s decision to eventually some of the area’s housing, the reduced Douglas Valley. close Pine Valley Elementary School student count plus projections, fiscal Pine Valley’s housing is scheduled for caused consternation among mostly mili- issues, options, staff and student issues. demolition between 2008 and 2013, with tary parents Tuesday evening, during a The contract calls on the district to 120 units to be demolished this year. town hall meeting in the school’s gymna- provide educational services and required Elementary children numbered 318 sium. the building be demolished if it is not See SCHOOL, Page 5 Poli Sci instructor newest permanent prof Before returning to the Academy, By Ann Patton Colonel Kearney served as deputy group Academy Spirit staff commander for the 373d Intelligence UCI Tip of the Week Page 3 Group, Misawa Air Base, Japan, and Col. Cheryl Kearney has been named deputy director of the National Security the Academy’s newest Permanent Agency/Central Security Service INSIDE Professor. Investiture ceremonies were Colorado, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Commentary 2 held Jan. 16 at the Falcon Club. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree News 3 “I was thrilled to be asked to come from the University of Pittsburgh, a Photo by Ann Patton back and teach again,” she said. Features 9 Col. Cheryl Kearney is enjoying her Master of Arts in National Security Affairs Now head of the political science Sports 12 new roles as Academy permanent from the Naval Postgraduate School and department, Colonel Kearney served as Community 14 professor, head of the political sci- doctorate in American government from assistant professor of political science Classifieds 15 ence department and instructor for Georgetown University. Political Science 311. from 1993 to 1996. See INSTRUCTOR, Page 5 2 January 25, 2008 AIRMAN’S ROLL CALL A little recognition goes a long way Directorate of Public Affairs mission: To responsibly inform and educate the Air Force people make extraordinary important to go the extra mile and quarter of a page to several pages in Academy community and the public about the Air Force Academy personal and professional sacrifices to formally recognize those truly length. Lt. Gen. John Regni — ensure the Air Force accomplishes its outstanding Airmen for their accom- - Airmen can help their supervisors Academy Superintendent mission, and the outstanding accomplish- plishments through the Air Force Awards meet award deadlines by keeping track of Maj. Brett Ashworth — Director of Public Affairs ments of our Airmen deserve recogni- and Decorations program. their accomplishments throughout the Staff. Sgt. Tim Jenkins — tion. Here are some things to remember year - this not only helps with awards, but NCOIC, Internal Information Recognition doesn’t always have to about awards: will come in handy when it’s time for Wayne Amann — Editor come from large organizations or from - There are several types of awards performance reports as well. [email protected] Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer the headquarters level. from local quarterly and annual awards - If someone from another unit does [email protected] A supervisor who takes the time to that recognize accomplishments of indi- something that helps out your organiza- Ann Patton — Staff Writer submit his or her Airmen for local viduals and units within an organization, tion, don’t hesitate to draft a letter of [email protected] Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer awards, an Airman who points out a job to higher-level Air Force awards that appreciation for your commander to sign. well done at an office meeting, a recognize acts of valor, heroism, excep- More information about Air Force The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no commander or chief master sergeant who tional service and outstanding achieve- awards can be found in AFI 36-2803, The way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive walks the halls to thank Airmen for their ment. 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