National Character, Leadership Symposium wide-ranging

By Staff Sgt. Jeremy Larlee Air Force Print News

RANDOLPH AIR FORCEBASE, Texas (AFNEWS) —Nobody can predict the twists andturns that life can take, but with alittle bit of preparation Airmen canmake the best of any situation.

The Air Force Personnel Centerdesignated February as PersonnelRecords Readiness Month. Militarymembers used this opportunity toreview items such as their virtualrecord of emergency data, or vRed,and personal information in theVirtual Military Personnel Flight.

Every Airman needs to takecharge when it comes to their recordsand they need to inform someonewhen there are errors, said Maj.Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski, theAFPC commander.

“Things change in our lives andwe need to make sure the Air Forceis aware of those changes,” he said.“Everyone has a personal responsi-bility to make sure their records arecomplete, accurate and up-to-date.”

If tragedy strikes, having yourrecords in good shape is one lessheadache in what can be a stressfultime.

The general spoke of one mili-tary member who was injured whileserving in Iraq. The Airman had not updated his virtual record ofemergency data to reflect that he no longer wanted his mother noti-fied in case of an emergency. Shewas in bad health and he didn’t want to tax her health with stressful

By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit Staff

The Academy hosted the14th annual National Characterand Leadership Symposiumfocusing cadets on the themeof “All Created Equal —Human Dignity and Respect”Feb. 23 through Sunday.

The three-day eventfeatured more than 30 nation-ally recognized speakers andguests.

Maj. Nicole Malachowskiis in her second season withthe U.S. Air Force AirDemonstration Squadron,“Thunderbirds,” and flies theNo. 3 jet as the right wing pilotin the diamond formation. The1996 Academy graduate sharedher experiences regardingteamwork and how being partof the Air Force team requireseach Airman to be an expert intheir career field, to be account-able to the team, and to have

the grace to applaud thestrengths of those around them.

Bakhtiar Gozeh, buildingmanager of the Douglass ValleyElementary School and aKurdish survivor, told of hissurviving Saddam Hussein’schemical weapon’s genocidecampaigns against Iraq’sKurdish population.

He described his survivalexperience under a dictator’scontrol and discussed his lifeas a Kurdish-American during

the Global War on Terror.A unique and personal

story was told by Cadet 2ndClass Erik Mirandette. He over-came incredible odds to returnto the Academy after human-itarian work in 13 Africancountries and then fallingvictim to a terrorist attack thatnearly cost him his life andkilled his brother. Now, almosttwo years after the attack, hediscussed why we must liveboldly with purpose.

Katie Koestner, executivedirector of Campus OutreachServices, talked about herjourney from victim to survivorof date rape, putting it on alevel that everyone could feeland relate to. Seeing sexualassault through Katie’s eyesenabled students to challenge

Personnelrecords readinessvital to mission

National Character,Leadership Symposium

wide-ranging

Clockwise from top left: Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who commanded National Guard troops during HurricaneKatrina relief efforts, Maj. Nicole Malachowski, first female Thunderbird pilot, Dan Clark author and motivationalspeaker and Cadet 2nd Class Erik Mirandette, who contributed to humanitarian efforts in Africa and survived a sui-cide bomber attack, were some of the guest speakers at the National Character and Leadership Symposium.

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By Retired Brig. Gen. Douglas J. MurrayDean of the Faculty staff

I have always believed that retirements are notjust about the retiring individual, but present theoccasion to celebrate the institution, its mission,and the people around whom the one retiring builta career.

In Paul Ringenback’s book on Brig. Gen.Robert McDermott, he quotes the legendary leaderof West Point’s Social Science Department, Brig.Gen. George Lincoln, who said “the engraving onmonuments of stone and bronze does not markachievement. Only the engraving on the characterand competence of our cadets and our young offi-cers counts toward the fulfillment of our mission.”

Before I leave this podium for the last time, Iwould ask each of you to reflect with me on thisAcademy, its mission, and the cadets who are thereason for both. They are, after all, why we arehere. Because of them and what you do for andwith them every day, whether in the classroom, onthe parade field, on the field of friendly strife, oranywhere across the air base wing, all this makesthis institution, this Academy, and its missionunique. Unfortunately, so often, we forget thisuniqueness.

At a time in this great nation’s history whenmany of its citizens question America’s resolve,such questioning does not exist here.

Today we live in a society in which fame isparamount to purpose … but not here.

Elsewhere values are relative, if they exist atall … but not here.

Mediocrity is championed … but not here.Self interest pre-empts service before self …

but not here.In this nation’s schools, cheating is expected,

its methods honed, and later practiced andperfected in life … but not here.

Admittedly, the ideal is not always met here, asrecent events would show, but too often in otherinstitutions, those who fail to live up to the idealare not admonished but tacitly rewarded … but nothere.

At other institutions, leadership stifles criti-cism and silences those who offer it … but nothere.

In other classrooms, instructing is more impor-tant than learning … but not here.

President Ford liked to point out that you makea living on what you get, but a life on what yougive. Too often our schools teach how to make aliving rather than how to nurture a life … but nothere.

And why is this? I believe it is because wevalue learning: that is, education and training forwhat it can make of us—not what it can make forus.

At the Academy there is a passion to serve thatis shared by instructors and students alike. It is thepassion and commitment symbolized in our flagand why the flag is a critical part of this and everyofficial ceremony.

Woodrow Wilson said it best, “This flag whichwe honor and under which we serve is the emblemof our unity, our power, our thought and ourpurpose as a nation”

The flag both symbolizes and defines whatmakes this Academy, its mission, and our cadetsunique. At West Point, they speak of the long grayline; here we speak of the long blue line. I ratherthink of it as a circle, a ring of excellence andcommitment — a profession that has its roots atthe Academy, grows to influence the entire AirForce only to return to guide the next generation ofofficer leaders of character.

General Douglas MacArthur, on the occasionof his retirement at the end of a long, distinguishedcareer, spoke those frequently repeated words:“Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”Respectfully I would rephrase that statement: oldsoldiers never die, they live in the minds and heartsof those with whom they have served and led.

So it is with all of us at the Academy; we livein the minds and hearts of our students for weshape their future. This truth is what should inte-grate our efforts regardless of where we serve atthe great, truly unique, institution, the UnitedStates Air Force Academy.

God bless all who learn here.Thank you

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Leaders, what’s the secret to keeping your troop’smorale up? There are many keys to great morale, suchas showing genuine care for your people. The “forgot-ten” key to morale is reminding your folks how impor-tant they are. They can put up with long hours andphysical hardship if they know what they’re doing isessential to the unit’s mission

Military professionals are naturally humble — they’renot good at giving themselves credit when they dothings well. When they get good at something, it startslooking easy to others. The problem is if leaders startbelieving it’s easy — then leaders fail to appreciate allthe challenges the workers overcome daily. Maybe we,as leaders, should brag about our folks a little more,and make sure they are recognized for their contribu-tions. This goes a long way toward each unit memberknowing how important they are to the team’s success-es.

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Academy officer to head delegation to China

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By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

An Academy officer will head theInternational Scholar LaureateProgram’s delegation on business toChina May 25-June 7.

The delegation provides topuniversity students with an experien-tial education program that offerscultural immersion and insights intothe dynamic business environment of a key internationalcountry through numerous visits to government agen-cies, companies and non-governmental organizations.

“There are a myriad of benefits to the Academy andthe Air Force that will accrue from this trip,” said Maj.Robert Mishev, executive officer and assistant manage-ment professor with the Academy’s Department ofManagement. “This provides an opportunity to renewour management curriculum to include real-world casestudies and anecdotes based on current happenings inChina that are extremely important to the United States.”

The trip is in line with the Defense Department’sgoal of creating a more globally aware officer corps, espe-cially one that understands the complex and intricate inter-

dependencies of business, government and the mili-tary.

The 1999 Academy grad is an acquisitions programmanager in the operational Air Force who has traveledextensively in Europe and has explored Central America,Brazil, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It willbe his first trip to China and will mark the sixth conti-nent he has visited.

The program provides an opportunity for Air Forceofficers to serve as ambassadors to some of China’spremier civilian universities and their students.

The ISLP funded trip will take him to Beijing,Xi’an and Shanghai. The three cities have been selectedbecause they allow an in-depth exploration of Chineseculture and are at the intersection of China’s business,government and economic development.

It’s enough to make even a seasoned world travelerdrool.

In Beijing, they’ll visit some of China’s historic land-marks like Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City andthe Great Wall; meet with the American Camber ofCommerce then go to the Li Ning Sport Corporationand talk to World Trade Organization officials.

Xi’an will feature a visit to the Big Wild GoosePagoda, the Great Mosque, Terra Cotta Army and meet-

ings with Chinese business school students and theTsingchuan Auto Company.

In Shanghai, they will visit Yu Gardens, NanjingRoad and the Jade Buddha Temple. They will partici-pate in discussions concerning China’s financial futureand international role with delegates from the WorldTrade Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperationand various executives from multi-national companies.

As an advisor, the major from Bowie, Md., will inter-face with in-country leaders from government agencies,companies and non-government organizations, work witha Chinese operations and logistics team to ensure thatthe experiential education program runs smoothly andbrief and debrief students for each day’s activitiesthrough instructional sessions.

He will provide general leadership and mentor-ship to 80 university students from across the country.

“What an awesome responsibility to develop greaterunderstanding between civilian universities and the AirForce and Academy by leading a delegation of 80 ofthe top students in the country and what a great outreachto highlight the Academy as the Air Force’s premier insti-tution for developing leaders of character,” he said.“The selection by the ISLP reinforces the premier statusof the Academy and the caliber of the Dean’s faculty.”

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news. Thankfully, the Airman was conscious after his injury and wasable to prevent off icials fromcontacting her.

While updating emergency data isimportant, updating records of everykind is just as essential. For example,during nearly every promotion cyclethere are people missing items in theirrecords that could help them get

promoted, the general said.Most records can be checked and

f ixed online and that AFPC isconstantly looking for ways to improvethe process, General Przybyslawskisaid. The emphasis of maintaining

records is an example of the militaryfamily watching out for each other, hesaid.

For more information, visit theAFPC Web site at http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil.

Maj. Robert Mishev

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Refractive eye surgery can bring life into focusBy Ann PattonAcademy Spirit staff

Without contact lenses or glasses,more than 120 million Americans wouldspend their waking hours in a blur.

Laser vision surgery could changethat.

For service members, includingcadets with their eyes set on becomingpilots, the refractive surgery clinic of the10th Medical Group can eliminate orreduce the need for glasses and contactlenses.

The clinic offers both photo refrac-tive keratectomy (and laser assisted insitu keratomileusis, or LASIK surgeries.

Both procedures benefit patientswith refractive errors such as myopia(nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsight-edness) and astigmatism (distortedvision). All are the most common visionproblems and affect the cornea.

The majority of eye surgery patientsat the clinic receive PRK surgery, whichreshapes the cornea so that light travelingthrough it is properly focused onto theretina in the back of the eye.

The PRK surgery involves gentlyreshaping the cornea by removing micro-scopic amounts of tissue from the outersurface with a cool, computer-controlledultraviolet beam of light.

LASIK surgery requires the eye beput under pressure and a blade is usedto cut a thin flap of corneal tissue. Thepressure is released and the flap is movedaside. The laser is applied to the surfaceunderneath the flap to reshape thecornea. The flap is then replaced.

The clinic also offers custom PRKand LASIK procedures which aretailored specifically to treat individualeyes and conditions.

“It’s relatively painless, and it’squick,” Mr. Paul Dondi, refractive

surgery center manager, said of the PRKsurgery.

Both eyes can be treated surgicallyin about 10 minutes. From pre-operativeprocedures to the close of surgery takesabout 30 minutes.

Surgeons decide if PRK or LASIKsurgery is right for a patient. If thepatient is a candidate for both, the patientmakes the choice.

The excimer laser was first approvedby the Food and Drug Administration in1995 for correcting mild to moderatenearsightedness. It is now approved forboth PRK and LASIK procedures.

There are differences between thetwo surgeries.

LASIK patients have a shorterhealing time than PRK, but, because itinvolves use of a blade and moving the

corneal flap, there are greater risksinvolved.

Healing time for PRK generallytakes between one and six months.

Freedom from glasses or contactsallows patients to participate moreactively in sports and other physicalactivities, as well as allowing troops todeploy without the encumbrances ofcorrective eye wear, Mr. Dondi said.

The Academy refractive surgerycenter is set up for 26 surgeries a week.It averages treatment of 2,000 eyes annu-ally.

It is staffed by two active-dutysurgeons, two optometrists, three full-time and one-part time technicians andthree administrative assistants.

All active-duty military, includingactive guard and reserve personnel, canuse the facility.

But, Mr. Dondi emphasized that itis an elective procedure.

“A commander’s authorization isneeded to enter into the program,” hesaid.

Because the total time for consults,surgery and post-surgical care, follow upexams and profiles, the commander maynot have 100 percent of a servicemember’s benefit for up to six months.

Second class cadets are referred forsurgery by the cadet optometrist.

Mr. Dondi estimated the cost oflaser eye surgery on the economy at$1,500 or more per eye.

He underwent eye surgery himselfand is grateful for his better vision.

“I love it,” Mr. Dondi said. “To thisday I wouldn’t give up the correctioneven if I need reading glasses.”

For more information on PRK andLASIK surgeries, visit www.refractiveeyesurgery.org.

To apply for the surgery, [email protected].

Graphic Illustration by Staff Sgt. Tim Jenkins

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You’ve come a long way, Ma’am!Women’s History Month: women’s thoughts


Retired Lt. Col. Donna Hildebrand, a member ofthe Board of the Friends of the Academy Library, cameout of Lame Deer, Mont., and was commissioned inthe Air Force in 1951.

Women were limited to two percent of the activeforce, female colonel appointments were one at atime into limited career f ields and no commandauthority assignments existed. If dependents wereacquired, it meant separation.

“Women moved things forward by tolerating pastlimitations and performing well within restrictions,”said Colonel Hildebrand.

The Monument resident is proud to have been apart of creating an environment that encouragedacceptance and equality for service women.

Today she sees an Academy with no limitationson career fields, promotions, assignments or depend-ents and assignment of women to prestigious posi-tions.

She has seen the equality with men change andhopes the current trends of valuing the talents ofwomen continue.

“Bringing women to the Academy was a majorstep forward,” she said.

Interesting recordsDr. Mary Elizabeth Ruwell, Academy archivist

and chief, special collections, has Pat Pateman’sWoman Airforce Service Pilots records in addition toher World War II activities.

The WASP records are very interesting, said Dr.Ruwell.

“I would suggest that everyone read theCongressional Record for the hearings on allowingwomen at the Academy,” said the seven-year AirForce employee.

Moving forward“In the past, dependent wives of military people

had a difficult time having a career,” reflected RampartLodge assistant lodging manager Ms. Brenda Adams.“You never stayed in one place long enough to climbthe ladder of success. Every time you moved toanother duty station you had to start at the bottom ofthe ladder and start that climb again.”

She ought to know. Ms Adams began work as aclass six store clerk in 1983. She has been an oper-ations clerk, front desk supervisor and housingmanagement assistant.

“It has been about moving myself forward-being

a single parent and balancing my two daughters andmy career,” said Ms. Adams. “Proving to myself thatI could do it. Women have fought to be equal to menand they have succeeded.”

The manager said women have proven that theycan have a career and raise a family at the same time.

“Women can keep a household going when theirhusbands are deployed and handle all the unforeseendifficulties that arise during their day-to-day life,” Ms.Adams said. “They have proven themselves to bevery strong, independent, intelligent and selfsupporting. I feel women are the nucleus of the familyand the glue that makes it work. Women are willingto sacrifice their needs to do for others.”

Allowing women to enter the Academy andbecome pilots were milestones, she said.

“It educated and mentored women who have goneon to become high ranking leaders of our country,”said Ms. Adams.

Unspoken ruleWhen Shirley Orlofsky began working in 1960,

the wives of Academy instructors did not work outsidethe home.

“Our department head had an unspoken rule thatwomen stayed home and took care of the family andtheir job was to support their husband’s endeavors,”said the Department of Aeronautics secretary. “Singlewomen that did work were usually confined to theadministrative support field.”

For years, she has watched Academy instructorsand professors encourage cadets, male or female, toseek and excel in their chosen fields.

“I have seen a female cadet who was part of thefirst class that allowed women to come to the Academygo on to become an astronaut,” said the long-timeemployee. “There are too many to name that I sawgo on to be at the top of their chosen field. Whenwomen began pursuing higher education they becameeligible for the higher level positions. And laws havebeen passed ensuring they have a more equal stand.”

Just maybe, she has played a part in movingthings forward.

“I try to be available for listening when male orfemale cadets have problems that seem insurmount-able at the time,” said the secretary. “I encouragethose who feel comfortable talking to me and suggestthey try alternate solutions that will enable them tomove on and feel good about their decision.”

Her future hopes for women are for them tocompete on and equal level with men “and expect thesame respect be given to both genders,” she said.

“This would mean realizing their dreams providingthey put forth the effort. Women can pursue highereducation and choose the field they feel they canexcel in. They are no longer confined to the lowerpaying jobs. ”

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By Academy Spirit staff

Women’s History Month activities began witha vendor information fair and a panel discussion atthe Milazzo Club Thursday.

This year’s theme is “A Generation of WomenMoving History Forward.”

Women’s History Month book and informationdisplays at the community center and McDermottlibraries run throughout March and are open to allAcademy employees, Defense Department ID cardholders, spouses and family members.

A free 5-kilometer fun run/walk begins alongthe Santa Fe Trail north of the civil engineer pavilionat 3:30 p.m., March 9.

Douglass Valley and Pine Valley elementaryschools have book reading at various times March12-16. Attendance is restricted.

Julia Roberts stars in “Erin Brockovich” in thecommunity center theater’s free showing with abring-your-own lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 14.

A guest speaker will talk about a generation ofwomen moving history forward in the officers’club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 22 tickets are$10. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. LindaSanderson, 333-9516.

A free showing of 2002’s R rated “Frida” staringSalma Hayek is at the Arnold Hall ballroom from11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 23. It also features a bring-your-own lunch.

Sally Fields stars in 1979’s “Norma Rae” witha bag lunch in the community center from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., March 30.


By Ann PattonAcademy Spirit staff

The Rampart Reservoir Dam has just given way,sending a tidal wave of water cascading toward theAcademy.

In less than an hour, flood waters edge near AirAcademy High School, a little more than six milesaway.

At its peak, an hour and 20 minutes later, theflood will measure more than 66 feet deep in PineValley.

A blizzard with 75-plus mph winds sweeps acrossthe Academy dumping more than 30 inches of snowand causing area-wide power failures.

A fuel truck crashes into gas pumps at the commu-nity center and explodes, leaving many injured orkilled.

Chemicals from a derailed train spill on toAcademy tracks, spewing hazardous materials into theair and ground.

Extreme scenarios? Yes.But plans are in place to care for Academy people

and workers, including civilians, in the event of theseand other possible crises.

The Family Assistance Control Center standsready for action within two hours of a major event.

“We want the community to be aware of FACCand the ongoing activities we are doing,” said EdGavagan, Airmen & Family Readiness Flight chief.

“We will connect people with information andresources to minimize the effect on their lives.”

The A&FRF serves as the key element in theFACC and is activated by the installation commander.

Initially, the FACC would be used as a gatheringpoint for families awaiting information about poten-tial casualties.

If for some reason the FACC’s permanent facilityin Pine Valley is not feasible, it would move to thecommunity center chapel. If the chapel is not feasible,the FACC would move to the Briargate YMCA.

At the FACC’s location, families and communitymembers can receive current information on the crisisand a supportive, caring environment for thoseremaining at the location.

After coordinating initial arrangements for affectedfamilies, the FACC would shift its focus to long-termassistance, including counseling support for grievingfamily members, services to non-casualty families,survivors, first responders, staff and volunteers.

During and after a crisis, the A&FRF will providemanagement of volunteer requests from outside agen-cies and individuals wanting to volunteer and matchingneeds with resources. Staff members also contributingto supporting Airmen and family members are the

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managers of the Transition AssistanceProgram, Relocations Program andFamily Life.

Other Academy elements have plansin place as well to assist in crisis situa-tions.

Capt. Matthew McLean, commanderof the Combat Support Flight with the10th Services Squadron, said Servicesgenerally has about two days’ worth offood and one day of water for everyoneon base. Vendors could restock thoseresources within a day or so.

Rooms on base could house 375, notincluding dormitory rooms, and theAcademy has access to private lodgingoff base.

In addition, 10th SVS would arrangefor child care support as needed.

The Public Affairs team would serveas a media hub and provide accurate,current information to those affectedand to the commercial media.

“People will want information,” saidMaj. Brett Ashworth, director of publicaffairs. “We will speak with a consistentmessage.”

A Life Skills representative fromthe 10th Medical Group would be avail-able for supportive services and act asa consultant in situations when familymembers may require medical inter-vention.

“They may keep it together for a

while,” Maj. John Woods, social workerwith the 10th Medical OperationsSquadron said of those who may betraumatized. “But they may have signif-icant issues later.”

Also on the FACC response team isa chaplain, available for spiritual guid-ance and emotional support.

Chaplain (Col.) Richard Hum, 10thAir Base Wing chaplain, stressed chap-lains do not perform casualty notifica-tions. In the past, the presence of a lonemilitary chaplain at the door of a survivorsignified bad news was imminent.

The chaplain, however, may nowaccompany a casualty assistance officeron such calls or provide guidance to theofficer.

Dan McCullough, casualty assis-tance representative with the 10thMission Support Squadron, explainedthat a “casualty” is not necessarily adeath. Casualties could range from non-serious injuries or illnesses to life-threat-ening illnesses or injuries.

In the event of a crisis situation,casualty assistance representatives wouldcoordinate prompt and proper notifica-tion of area and out-of-town next of kinon the status of casualties and assistnext of kin with survivor benefits.

The extent and number of servicesduring a crisis could vary.

Mr. Gavagan said crisis situationsare inherently unpredictable.

“We have to be flexible. The key

ingredient in the FACC is that everyoneknows the importance of everyone else’sjob.”

He added, “We would be constantlyassessing needs. It’s a work in progress.”

One example of that flexibility couldbe the addition of outside resources.The Red Cross, a conduit between theAcademy and the community and oncall for such services as supplies and

communications, could be joined byother community agencies such as theSalvation Army.

Training for the FACC is requiredonce a year, but Mr. Gavagan stressedthe Academy team trains quarterly.

“They are not simulated,” he said ofthe exercises. “Instead, they are by fullattendance to operations as if it were areal world scenario.”

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At a briefing Tuesday to Family Assistance Control Center team members,Ed Gavagan, flight chief of the Airmen & Family Readiness Flight, stressedthe importance of remaining flexible during crises.


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stereotypes and confront conventional beliefs andbehaviors. Her emotionally charged talk created anenvironment of understanding, and helped to lay thegroundwork for proactive, long-term behavioraltransformation, according to Maj. Jeffrey Sandrock,an events coordinatror.

Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, Commanding General,First United States Army, brought his experience ofcommand, the challenges of fighting the Global Waron Terrorism, and leading the relief efforts ofHurricane Katrina without getting “stuck on stupid.”

Finally, Alberto Gonzales, the U.S. AttorneyGeneral, discussed the importance of human dignityand respect.

This year’s theme hearkened back to theDeclaration of Independence and its understandingof equality to emphasize the fact that respect for theuniversality of human dignity cuts across all of thecultural focus areas that the Academy and the Air Forcehave emphasized in recent years, and that respect forself and others is inherent within Air Force CoreValues.

Approximately 125 students from universitiesaround the nation joined Academy cadets in discussingmoral, ethical and leadership issues facing the world.The symposium emphasized character and leader-ship from both a military and a non-military perspec-tive.

The symposium is hosted by the Academy’sCenter for Character Development and the Academy’sAssociation of Graduates.

Retired Col. Thomas Berry, CharacterDevelopment Center deputy director, has worked atthe NCLS program for nine years.

“This truly was the highlight,” said ColonelBerry. “It’s due to the support of the Academy staff,all the cadets, but a special thanks and recognitionto the members of the class of 1973 and theAssociation of Graduates.”

He said the class of ‘73 pulled out all stops thisyear.

“They were at the airport in Denver greetingpeople. They were at our reception area signingvisiting students in, giving it that special personal touchthat the Air Force and the Academy are always soproud of,” said the deputy director. “To the class of‘73, the class of ‘74, the class of ‘59, whose memberswere there throughout the program, I say thank youvery much. Our graduate community, through thegenerosity of time and treasure, has made this thegreatest undergraduate college character sympo-sium in the nation.”

“His experiences were really great,” said Cadet3rd Class Zach Zalneraitis of General Honoré’sspeech. “Like the different people he worked withthrough the Katrina disaster and the civilians and thedifferent joint units down there.

“The best thing about General Honoré was thathe was straightforward about everything,” CadetZalneraitis said.

He said it was the same the next morning havingthe different points of view from an Army officer andfrom the Thunderbird pilot.

“It’s pretty cool having the opportunity to meetwith cadets from different service academies, includingthe federal academies, The Citadel, Texas A&M andothers,” Cadet Zalneraitis said. “I’ve talked with acouple of the civilian college students in the differentseminars ... they see a much more liberal perspectiveof all the events that are going on.”

To Cadet 4th Class Kristi Kemp, Cadet Squadron29, Ms. Koestner’s and Akyuoe Graham’s talks wereespecially meaningful. Graham is an African immi-grant, actor in “American Pie” and founder of theSpiritual Awakening Foundation.

“I think it was a really great event,” said CadetKemp. “Katie Koestner’s lecture on sexual assaultawareness dispelled a lot of the myths and rumorssurrounding that issue. Akuyoe Graham’s talk on spir-itual awakening was really good too.”

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United States AttorneyGeneral Alberto Gonzales toldsymposium attendees that thenation has been well served byleaders during critical momentsin history.

“There is much to be learned from the decisions they madeand how they made them,” he said.

“I believe they stand out in our history for their courage, fortheir steadfast commitment to what they knew to be right – menwho protected the foundations of our nation and set the stagefor what we have evolved to be today: the standard bearer ofequality and human dignity, of liberty and justice for all,” the attorneygeneral said.

He singled out President Abraham Lincoln, saying that Lincolnhated war but committed the country to the bloodiest of warsrather than lose it to the irreconcilable status of half-slave, half-free.

“He said, ‘I desire to conduct the affairs of this administra-tion that if at the end, when I come to lay down the reins of power,I have lost every other friend on earth, I shall at least have onefriend left and that friend shall be down inside me,’” the attorneygeneral said.

He cited instances of Presidents Woodrow Wilson andFranklin D. Roosevelt prevailing over criticism.

“It is fitting that the theme of this year’s symposium is‘equality and human dignity’,” said the attorney general.

He said he entered the Air Force in 1973 coming from a back-ground that included the uncomfortable knowledge that somepeople did not see him as just “Al Gonzales.” His experienceswere not unlike those of many other American minorities.

“I was fortunate to have been growing up in time when thingswere getting better in this country,” he told attendees. “The words‘all men are created equal’ were becoming far truer than the daythey were written.

“We work to protect that American dream every day,” saidthe attorney general. “I believe your generation will take it to itshighest heights yet.”

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Sergeant’s desire to serve aids recoveryBy Staff Sgt. Matthew Bates Air Force News Agency

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Tech.Sgt. Israel Del Toro continues talking to Airmen abouthis experiences in Afghanistan even as he struggles torecover from burns he received in combat.

The tactical air controller is fighting to stay inuniform so he can continue serving his country. Thesergeant suffered severe burns over 80 percent of hisbody while on a combat patrol in December 2005.

“Every day of therapy is one step closer to gettingme better and being able to go back to work,” he said.“The Air Force is a big part of my life and I want tostay in.”

After an improvised explosive device nearly killedhim, it was three months before he had his next memory— waking up at San Antonio’s Brooke Army MedicalCenter. Burns and scars covered his body.

“I could have been bitter and depressed,” the sergeantsaid. “And at times I was. I mean, who wouldn’t be?”

But he vowed not to give up. He wanted to get betterfor his family and to get back into uniform. It took himuntil June 2006 to earn a release from the medicalcenter, but that was nearly eight months earlier thandoctors predicted.

Since then, Sergeant Del Toro has been touringAir Force bases, speaking to Airmen about the impor-tance of being prepared for deployments. And he talksto them about being responsible Airmen and noncom-missioned officers. He even took part in a panel thatfocused on what type of combat award the Air Forceshould institute.

Sergeant Del Toro’s recovery has not been easy, buthis drive to be with his family and to get back into theAir Force has made it faster.

“I don’t know if I just have more drive or good genesthat help me heal faster,” he said.

Now back with his family, the sergeant is concen-trating on getting well enough to return to duty, what-ever that duty may be. It does not matter to him whatthat may be. He just wants to wear his uniform eachday.

“I want to be a controller again,” he said. “But if Ican’t, if my calling is this speaking circuit thing — andthat’s the best way I can help the Air Force — then sobe it. I just want to stay in the Air Force, that’s the biggestthing.”

Sergeant Del Toro was on patrol in Afghanistan asthe only Air Force tactical air control party member witha scout team supporting two Army companies. Theteam tracked a group of Taliban that escaped into a nearbytown. Lured into a surprise attack, an explosion rockedthe team and hit the left side of Sergeant Del Toro’sHumvee. The blast engulfed him in flames and suffo-cating clouds of smoke.

“I rolled on the ground and tried to put the fire out,”Sergeant Del Toro said. “It wasn’t enough, so I ran toa nearby river to extinguish the flames completely.”

After that, Sergeant Del Toro remembers trying tocall in air support and a doctor telling him he wasgoing to make it. His next memory was of waking upat the medical center.

On the road, the sergeant recounts his ordeal. Hemakes sure people know he is no hero. He prefers theysee him as an Airman who loves his job and who wantsto continue doing it.

Sergeant Del Toro explains the importance ofupdating contact information and performing financialplanning before deployment.

“I was in a coma for three months,” he said. “If Ihadn’t planned appropriately, my unit would not have

known how to reach my wife and she wouldn’t haveknown what happened to me.”

On a visit to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Feb.22, Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Gen. T. MichaelMoseley recognized Sergeant Del Toro. The generalpromoted him to technical sergeant for his many contri-butions and for telling the Air Force story and theimportance of its role in the war on terrorism in Iraqand Afghanistan.

“You represent the Air Force very well,” GeneralMoseley said at the promotion ceremony. “You aredoing great things for our service and it’s an honor anda privilege to serve with you.”

“I never saw this coming at all,” he said. “I wasworried that I was going to get medically retired andnever have a chance to sew on that next stripe.”

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael T. Mosleycongratulates Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro after pro-moting him at a ceremony at Randolph Air ForceBase, Texas, Feb. 22.


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Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off MondayBy Academy Spirit staff

This year’s Air Force Assistance Fund“Commitment to Caring” campaign, which rumsfrom March 5 to April 16 here, provides Airmen theopportunity to contribute to any of the four officialAir Force charitable organizations.

The Academy’s goal of $65,244 is based on 30percent of the eligible population donating to theAFAF.

“We want to reach 100 percent of the militarypersonnel on base to give them the opportunity to give,”said 2nd Lt. Aimee Tjelmeland, AFAF installationproject officer. “We do this because it helps the AirForce help those who served in the past, the presentand those who will serve in the future.”

Now in its 34th year, 100-percent of designatedAFAF contributions will benefit active-duty, Reserve,Guard, retired Air Force people, surviving spouses andfamilies. Last year, Airmen exceeded the campaigngoal as they contributed more than $7.33 million.

People can contribute cash, check or money order

or use payroll deduction for: — The Air Force Aid Society, which provides

Airmen and their families with worldwide emer-gency financial assistance, education assistance andan array of base level community-enhancementprograms. Base staff members at airman and familyreadiness centers have full details on programs andeligibility requirements. Information also is avail-able online at www.afas.org.

— The Air Force Enlisted Village IndigentWidows’ Fund supports the Air Force Village inShalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force Base. The fundprovides rent subsidy and other support to indigentwidows and widowers of retired enlisted people 55and older. More information is available at www.afen-listedwidows.org.

— The Air Force Villages Indigent Widows’ Fundsupports the Air Force Village in San Antonio, a life-care community for retired officers, spouses, widowsor widowers and family members. The Air ForceVillage Web site is www.airforcevillages.com.

— The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMayFoundation, which provides rent and financial assis-tance to indigent widows and widowers of officersand enlisted people in their own homes and commu-nities. The LeMay Foundation Web site iswww.afvw.com/lemay.html.

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The Airmen & Family Readiness Flight invite fami-lies of deployed members to a night of free bowling March13 from 6-8 p.m. There will be free shoe rental, pizza anddrinks.

Hospital ATM machine use clarified

An ATM machine is located in the Academy Hospital’smain lobby for Academy people and beneficiaries.

“The ATM machine was acquired from Armed ForcesBank to address written complaints by patients and gueststo access money to purchase refreshments during health carevisits to the hospital specifically during evenings, nights andweekends,” said Master Sgt. Spenger Zamy, NCO-in-chargeof the Nutritional Medicine element. This ATM was just relo-cated from another base location and dispenses only $10 billsfor convenience.

“There was an ATM here before but it did not remainbecause the customer usage was insufficient,” he said.

A bank maintains the ATM for cleanliness and service.Any discrepancies with the ATM are between the ArmedForces Bank, 472-1090, and the patron. The 10th MedicalGroup has no liability for ATM usage.

There is $1.50 transaction fee with each withdrawal forusers who are not Armed Forces Bank or Academy Bankmembers.

The hospital, medical group’s Top 3 Association andmedical group booster club are not receiving any financialbenefits from Armed Forces Bank because of the ATM. Usagerestrictions for GPC and the government travel card stillremain in effect.

“There should be no confusion that the location of anATM under the name of ‘Armed Forces Bank’ in this mili-tary institution has any implied endorsement that govern-ment credit cards are authorized here,” he clarified.

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Chaplain’s son joinsfather’s staff


Some of the Academy’s Cadet Chapel staff playeda practical joke on the young senior airman when hearrived at the Academy: on the office door identifyingstaff members they listed his job title as “WingChaplain’s Son.”

But it wasn’t a joke.“As a military brat, the Air Force is all I know,”

said chaplain’s assistant Senior Airman Maxwell Guin.“It would have been extremely awkward going to acivilian college and I don’t think that I would have fitin as well as I do with the military. I am best suited forthe military life.”

Only steps away is his father, Lt. Col. Phillip Guin,cadet wing chaplain.

Perhaps the chapel of the famed steeples hasknown greater irony, but not lately.

“Max is a great Airman with a strong work ethic,”said Chaplain Guin. “I’m filled with pride every time Isee him walking down the hall. Max has a great repu-tation from two previous assignments and now I’mbeginning to understand why, but I’m also very proudof every member of our staff. We have such anawesome chapel staff ... they all make it fun for me tocome to work in the morning.”

The young Airman is one of 10 children the Guinshave adopted from all over the world. Max is fromSouth Korea.

“We’ve adopted four children from South Korea,three children from the Philippines, one child fromBrazil, one child from New Jersey, and one child fromSouth Carolina,” said the Airman’s father. “Max is anexcellent role model for his siblings.”

Memories drew the Airman-son back.“Growing up in the Air Force, for the most part,

was very enjoyable,” said the chaplain’s assistant whoarrived in January. “Moving was always exciting andheart-wrenching at the same time. The excitement ofhaving the opportunity to meet new people and seenew places carried our family through those tryingtimes. The heart-wrenching part was how it alwaysseemed that as soon as our family met some reallywonderful friends it was time to PCS. Oh well, that’spart of the military life.”

In the beginning, Airman Guin thought salutinghis dad would seem odd.

“But in fact, it feels really neat to salute myfather,” he said. “What I look forward to is himsaluting me back. At first I had some reservationsabout being on the same staff as my father. But now

that I’m here, I really enjoybeing able to see him at work.It always brings a smile to myface.”

He had no surprises trans-forming from a chaplain’s sonto a uniformed chaplain’s assis-tant.

“Even before I became achaplain’s assistant, our familywould participate in each of themilitary chapels that my fatherwas assigned to,” he said.

On his first day at the cadetchapel, Airman Guin walked inand said good morning to theoffice and began to say, “Good Morning Daaa...., Sir.That was the only time, so far, that it’s been close.”

Both can anticipate one another’s reactions tothings, but it’s working out happily.

“We know each other’s strengths and weaknessesso that may make for both a blessing and a curse,” saidthe colonel. “I’m reasonably certain that Max knowsthe little things that irritate me ... as I often know thethings that irritate him. From that perspective, I suspectit places more pressure on Max from a performanceperspective ... but so far it seems to be working.”

The chaplain realizes the arrangement potentiallycould make the NCO-in charge’s job more challenging.

“I am very intentional about letting the supervi-sory process flow without interference,” said the manof the cloth from Winfield, Ala. “I will PCS thissummer which I’m certain will make things a bit morecomfortable for Max’s supervisor. We’re all having alot of fun right now.”

Father and son do share the same views, saidAirman Guin.

“My father and I do tend to share a lot of similarattitudes, likes and dislikes,” he said. “One example isour sense of humor. I’ve been told I must have gottenthat from him, since it’s almost identical. Anotherexample is our work ethic. Even as a child they workedto instill that in each of us.”

Military decorum isn’t a problem.“Max is the consummate professional,” said the

career Air Force officer. He always addresses me as‘sir’ and it’s always ‘Chaplain Guin’ unless we’retalking privately.”

The Airman and his brother, Caleb, both left forbasic training on the same day. They were both in thesame flight at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

“When they graduated basic training, I only had to

attend one parade,” said Chaplain Guin. “I was soproud when they both rendered me their first salutefollowing basic.”

The Airman still visits their home in downtownColorado Springs.

“Probably not as much as he would like,” said theson who is working to finish college and become achaplain himself.

His father understands. “Max is juggling college courses and has a busy

social calender,” Chaplain Guin said. “He’s an excel-lent and accomplished musician so he doesn’t have alot of time to visit with us.

“I see Max as a man,” said the chaplain. “If Maxand I were to face a deployment together ... and I don’tthink that will happen ... but were it to happen, as achaplain, I’m a non-combatant. Chaplain assistants arecombatants and by intention they often accompanychaplains and carry the weapons. Max would in thissense be my protector, my bodyguard, which would bea complete role reversal. I’m proud to say that Max isan expert marksman, so I’d be glad to have him at myside.”

The Guins have concerns about a son in uniformduring the Global War on Terrorism.

“My concerns are the same as anyone who has ason or daughter serving in the United States militaryduring the war on terrorism,” said the Airman’s father.“Those of us who wear the uniform who also happento have a child serving in the military are even moreaware of the potential dangers faced when the childdeploys. No matter how young or how old, they arealways our children and as parents we worry. On theother hand, I’m extremely proud to have two sonsserving in the Air Force. I was enlisted at their age andfeel a certain sense of pride that they chose to follow inmy footsteps.”

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Senior Airman Maxwell Guin and his father chaplain Lt. Col. Phillip Guincheck a candle before religious services at the Academy’s CadetChapel. They work together, but observe rigid decorum. In a combat sit-uation, the chaplain would be a non-combatant and the chaplain’s assis-tant could wind up defending his father.

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Academy’s hands-on history:a wealth of heritage

Story and Photos by Ann PattonAcademy Spirit staff

The Academy museum specialist cares for art andartifacts scattered all over the Academy, from terrazzoaircraft to art and standing displays in Arnold, Harmonand Fairchild Halls and even to Capps Cabin, frontierhome of the Academy’s first residents.

A two-room space in the basement of HarmonHall houses items not on display.

Mr. Martin’s approach to items in his care ishands-on history. Unlike seeing pictures of historicalartifacts online or in a library, seeing the “real thing”brings it to life.

“We need to get the stories,” Mr. Martin said of theitems he tends. “Otherwise, they just take up space.”

He noted one item not on display, a silver bowldated 1923. He is intrigued because it is rimmed withthe engraved names of those involved in the negotia-tion with the Zeppelin Corp. over construction of therigid airship the USS Los Angeles.

Among the names is Fleet Admiral William F.“Bull” Halsey.

“By itself, it’s just a silver bowl,” Mr. Martin said.“The story behind it makes it important.”

All historical artifacts on the Academy are prop-erty of the federal government and a part of theNational Historical Collection, protected by theNational Historical Preservation Act.

“I want to focus on Air Force history,” Mr. Martinsaid. “The other things I want to find a new home for.”

Another of his goals is documenting each item inthe collection.

“Record keeping is paramount,” he said.Mr. Martin holds a master’s degree in agriculture

from Texas A & M with emphasis in historic adminis-tration. His 20-year career with military museumsincludes 10 years at Fort Carson. Mr. Martin took overthe Academy’s artifacts in June last year.

He would especially like to have a permanenthome where visitors and cadets may enjoy Academyhistorical pieces.

“We need a central place to highlight theAcademy’s history,” he said.

Unlike other military installations with museums,the Academy is relatively young in that respect.

“We don’t have a sense of belonging yet,” Mr.Martin said and noted such an Academy museumwould help cadets more fully understand theirheritage.

The artifact vault in Harmon Hall is a testament toa need for an Academy museum. The quarters are

cramped, andmany of the storeditems are fragile,including General H. H.Arnold’s collection of his personalmedals, which were water damaged while on displayin Arnold Hall.

Other fragile items include paintings, watercolorsand a 38-star U.S. flag from 1876.

Another fragile item is General Arnold’s personalscrapbook containing diplomas and appointmentcertificates ranging from high school to retirement.

That scrapbook, however, is anticipated to betransferred to the special collections department of theMcDermott Library.

Other items, though not necessarily fragile,require gentle treatment. One is the flight jacket of Lt.Col. Edward McComas, who flew with the FlyingTigers. It bears an interior patch, a “blood chit,” todeter imprisonment by friendly Chinese forces if hewere shot down.

Dozens of uniforms from all eras of U.S. militaryairmanship line one wall of the artifact vault. On theshelf above them are dozens of model aircraft.

A Lockheed Shooting Star, one of the Air Corps’first jet-powered craft and represented among themodels, drew particular interest from General Arnold.A hand-written note from him sits at the base of themodel and reads, “I want this plane by Feb. 15, 1945. Ineed it badly.”

Also resting on shelves in the basement space arecommemorative swords, plaques, trophies, medals,framed certificates and dozens of boxes containing AirForce clothing items and equipment.

Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Class of 1965 and for whoman Academy dormitory is named, is represented bythree of his sculptures created in fine art classesduring his Academy years.

A simple, glass top table in one corner once didservice in Air Force One. It was onboard whenPresident John F. Kennedy’s body was returned fromDallas after his assassination.

In another corner of the smaller of the basementrooms stands a vault containing a 4-foot long swordpresented to President Dwight Eisenhower from KingSaud ibn Abd al-Aziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. It isencrusted with rubies and diamonds and tasseled withspun gold.

Next to the vault sits a box of metal alphabetletters which previously spelled out “Bring me men.”The quotation was removed in 2003 as part of acultural change at the Academy.

Paul Martin is on a treasure hunt ...

... the prizeis not the treasure but the story behind it.

The French Croix deGuerre is one medal ofseveral in a collectionbelieved to be onceowned by GeneralNathan Twining.

The Academy’s Harmon Hallbasement houses more than500 pieces of art.

The flying helmet ofGeneral Carl Spaatz,first chief of staff ofthe Air Force, sitswaiting for display.

The flight jacket of FlyingTigers veteran Lt. Col. EdwardMcComas bears an interiorpatch to deter inprisonmentby friendly Chinese forces ifthe pilot is shot down.

Above: Academy museum specialist Paul Martin tends to the collection’s oldest item, a 38-star flag, circa 1876.

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Cross Country earnsAll-Academic Team

The Air Force men’s andwomen’s cross country teamsearned NCAA Division I All-Academic honors, the U.S. Trackand Field and Cross CountryCoaches Association recentlyannounced from the nationaloffices in Metairie, La.

To be honored as an All-Academic Team, teams wererequired to compete in an NCAAregional meet and have at leasta cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Schafer awardedNCAA PostgraduateScholarship

Senior water polo playerKyle Schafer (Irvine, Calif.)became the latest Air Forceathlete to be named a recipientof the NCAA PostgraduateScholarship, announced Tuesdayby the NCAA.

Schafer, an operationsresearch major and four-timemember of the AWPCA All-Academic Team, finished hiscareer with 73 goals and 45assists. The 2005 team MVP andtwo-time All-WWPA selectionposted his most productiveseason in 2006, recording 38goals and 20 assists on the year.

The NCAA awards up to174 postgraduate scholarshipsannually, 87 for men and 87 forwomen. The scholarships areawarded to student-athletes whoexcel academically and athleti-cally and who are in their finalyear of intercollegiate athleticscompetition.

Doubles racquetballtournament

The annual doubles racquet-ball tournament will be heldMarch 17 - 18 at the Base Fitnessand Sports Center, and is opento all DoD personnel ages 18and older. The deadline for entryis Wednesday. Entry divisionsare Men A & B Players, Men C& D Players, and Women AllPlayers. The tournament formatis double elimination, best twoout of three games. The entryfee is $30 per team, or $15 perplayer; all participants willreceive a T-shirt. Services giftcertificates will be awarded to thetop three teams in each division:1st Place – 50 percent of prizefund*; 2nd Place – 35 percent;3rd Place – 15 percent. *AfterTournament expenses. Freerefreshments and snacks will beavailable. Registration forms areavailable at the front desk of thefitness center. When registeringbe sure to give your T-shirt size.For more information, call DaveCastilla or Leanna Hendrix at333-4522/3531/4078.

Arena Air Force dropsheartbreaker to BYUBy Maj. Brett AshworthDirector of Public Affairs

Air Force’s nation-leading 30-gamehome winning streak was snapped Tuesdaynight by a scrappy Brigham YoungUniversity team in front of yet anotherClune Arena sellout crowd.

On a night in which six Falcon seniorsplayed their last home game, BYU over-came an 11-point second half deficit to beatAir Force 62-58.

Jacob Burtschi, Dan Nwaelele, Nick

Welch, Matt McCraw, Ryan Teets and JohnFrye, who depart the Academy as thewinningest senior class in school history,were recognized in an emotional post-game ceremony honoring them and thetheir families for their contribution toFalcon basketball.

In a see-saw game that went back andforth for much of the first half, Air Forcewent into the intermission with a 32-30lead. The Falcons came out of the breakand built an 11-point lead early in thesecond half. But BYU wouldn’t go away.They kept chipping at the Air Force leaduntil they finally took the lead late in thegame, aided by cold Air Force shooting.The Falcons did not score in the game’sfinal 4:50, missing their final five shotsand a free throw.

Turnovers and a few close calls thatdidn’t go Air Force’s way caught up withthe Falcons as BYU held off a late AirForce charge that came up just short.Burtschi had a drive to the basket with AirForce trailing by three with 21 seconds leftthat ended in an Air Force turnover thatreplays showed was last touched by a BYUplayer. BYU hit some free throws down thestretch to ice the game.

“I think the calls didn’t go our waytonight, and we did have some keyturnovers,” said Nwaelele. “But we triedeverything we could, and the ball wasn’tgoing in.”

Coach Bzdelik put the game inperspective when addressing the crowdfollowing the game.

“I know we’re all very disappointed intonight, but as I tell my team, successfulpeople only momentarily get discouraged,”

he said. “There’s a whole lot of basketballleft to be played.”

Burtschi and Tim Anderson led theFalcons with 15 points each followed byNwaelele who dropped in 14.

The BYU loss comes on the heel of atough loss to last-place TCU over theweekend. The Falcons lost 71-66 to theHorned Frogs Saturday in Fort Worth,Texas.

The 25th ranked Falcons ended theregular season with a 23-7 record, 10-6 inthe conference. They head off to Las Vegasfor the Mountain West Conference nextweek where they will be either the thirdor fourth seed, based on how San DiegoState ends the season.

Air Force Falls To Akron At the Service Academies Spring Classic

Falcons commit five errors in wet and

cold conditionsBy Nick ArseniakAthletic Media Relations

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Defensivemiscues and stagnant hitting led to AirForce dropping a 6-1 baseball contest toAkron (2-1) Sunday morning at the 2007Service Academies Spring Classic at USAStadium. The Falcons went 0-3 at the tour-nament and fall to 4-7 on the season.

The loss spoiled another stellarpitching effort, this time from Falconstarter Jake Petro. Petro turned in one ofhis best performances ever as a Falcon,holding Akron to one unearned run in 6.1innings of work on five hits.

With cold, windy and wet weather,the Falcons struggled defensively, commit-ting a season-high five errors, all comingin the last four innings.

With the game tied at 1-1 after seven

innings, Akron broke the game open byscoring three runs in the eighth—two offof back-to-back wild pitches and an infieldsingle.

The Falcons were held to six hits in thegame. Karl Bolt and Ben Ausbun bothhad two hits for the Falcons. David Millertook the loss in relief for the Falcons,allowing three runs in two-third of aninning’s work.

Akron scored the first run of the gamein the seventh inning. Ryan Frazee drewa one out walk and then reached secondon a f ielding error. Frazee then camearound to score on Phil Bednar’s two-outsingle up the middle.

Air Force responed with a run in thebottom of the inning. Ben Ausbun singledto lead off the inning and came around toscore on Shea Hall’s ground out.

Akrton added two more runs in theninth off two hits and an error to make ita 6-1 game. The Zips had 11 hits in thegame, led by Kurt Davidson, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Akron starter Steven Zemanek earnedthe win, allowing one run on six hits,

while striking out four in seven inningspitched.

The Falcons returned to actionThursday, taking on Gonzaga at the BananaBelt Classic in Lewiston, Idaho.

Senior guard Matt McGraw tries tobreak through the BYU defense duringTuesday’s loss.

Photos by Danny Meyer

Senior forward Jacob Burtschi clears aBYU defender to score two for theFalcons.

Photo by Mike Kaplan

Senior Karl Bolt had two hits for theFalcons in a 6-1 baseball loss to AkronSunday at the 2007 Service AcademiesSpring Classic at USA Stadium.


INTERCOLLEGIATEMen’s BasketballFeb. 24 at TCUTCU 71 Falcons 66

Feb. 27 at AFABYU 62 Falcons 58

Women’s BasketballFeb. 22 at AFAUtah 60 Falcons 52

Feb. 28 at WyomingWyoming 64 Falcons 35

HockeyFeb. 23 and 24 at American InternationalFalcons 6-5 American International 2-1

BaseballFeb. 23-25 at Millington, Tenn. Service Academies Spring ClassicNavy 7 Falcons 1Navy 7 Falcons 5 Akron 6 Falcons 1

Men’s GymnasticsFeb. 24 at Oakland, Calif.Pacific Coast ClassicUniversity of Calgary 187.550#17 Falcons 183.800Victoria HP Centre 181.100Arizona State University 173.750

Men’s TennisFeb. 23 at AFAFalcons 5 Weber State 2Falcons 5 Northern Colorado 2

Women’s TennisFeb. 18 at West Point, N.Y.Connecticut 4 Falcons 3Falcons 5 Fairleigh Dickinson 3

Feb. 24 at Middle Tennessee StateMiddle Tennessee State 5 Falcons 2

Feb. 25 at Texas TechTexas Tech 7 Falcons 0

INTRAMURALBasketballOver-30 DivisionTeam W LMDG 13 2CW #1 11 4Prep 11 4NSSI 9 5306 FTG 6 8MSS 6 10DFL 4 10DFPS 4 11CW #2 3 13

Feb. 21MDG 60 DFPS 45306 FTG 57 CW #1 42

Feb 22CW #2 43 306 FTG 39DFPS 87 MSS 73

PlayoffsMDG 65 NSSI 55PREP 39 CW #1 36

BowlingThru Feb. 19Team W L PinsAFA Pool #2 137 55 73056DFC 118 74 70586DFBL 110 82 70907DFMS 109 83 70221Retirees 106 86 71325MDSS 104 88 69748MSG/LGR #2 102 90 70492Services 99 93 70567Cadets 99 93 70076Comm 96 96 69501NSSI 93 99 67066Prep School 90 102 68842CES/CEJ 89 103 69760DF 89 103 68485SFS 86 106 68645MSG/LGC 85 107 69872DRU 84 108 69889AFA Pool #1 78 114 69518HQ USAFA 76 116 57303MSG/LGR #1 70 122 69395

ScoreboardAir Force takes 11-7 season-opening win against Siena

By Melissa McKeownAthletic Media Relations

Backed by f ive goals from seniorConrad Lochocki (Chalfont, Pa.), theAir Force lacrosse team opened the2007 campaign with an 11-7 victoryover Siena on Sunday at the CadetLacrosse Stadium.

Siena scored the only goal of the firstperiod, but the Falcons came alive in thesecond, tallying five unanswered goals. SeniorWill Meister (Denver) tallied the Falcons’first

point of the season, as he took a pass fromsophomore Griffin Nevitt (Charlotte, N.C.)and edged the ball around Siena’s back-upgoaltender at the 13:07 mark.

The duo also combined for Air Force’ssecond goal just three minutes later, as Nevittscored off of Meister’s pass. Meister continuedto hand out assists, as he helped Lochockito a pair of goals in less than two minutes.The Falcons closed out the second period withone more goal, as senior Michael Weber(Wantagh, N.Y.) took a pass from classmateJustin Kuchta (Ridgefield, Conn.).

Siena rallied in the first five minutes ofthe third period, scoring a pair of goals to bringthe Saints to within two, but Lochocki quicklyanswered with another pair of back-to-backgoals. Teaming up with Meister once again,he found the back of the net to double theFalcons’ lead at 6-3, before scoring on anunassisted strike.

Junior Jack Parchman (Baltimore) gavethe Falcons’a five-goal lead, as he took a passfrom Kuchta with just seven seconds left inthe period.

Air Force earned its first short-handedgoal of the season, as Lochocki fed the ballto junior Kevin Crumrine (Edgewater, Md.)at the 9:38 mark of the final period. Sienaadded a pair of goals, but Kutcha (fromNevitt) and Lochocki (from Meister) scoredtwice within a 30-second span to seal thegame for the Falcons. The Saints tallied thefinal two goals of the game, but Air Forceimproved to 1-0 on the season behind the 11-7 victory.

Senior goalkeeper Daniel Bellissimo(Glen Grove, N.Y.) earned the win with 15saves, 11 of which came in the second half.

The Falcons outshot the Saints 46-38,while Siena held the 12-10 advantage onface-offs. Air Force also took advantage ofextra-man opportunities, scoring on two ofits four chances.

The Falcons travel to Denver, thisweekend for the Pioneer Face-Off Classic.Air Force will play UMBC Saturday beforefacing Villanova Sunday.

Falcons sweep AIC with 5-1 winBy Dave TollerAthletic Media Relations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - AirForce ended the regular seasonwith a 5-1 win over AIC(American InternationalCollege) in an Atlantic HockeyAssociation game Saturdaynight, Feb. 24, at the Olympia IceCenter in Springfield, Mass. Thegames were the final regular-season games for both teams.

AFA finished the regular

season with a 16-15-5 overallrecord and a 13-10-5 mark inthe league. AIC finished 7-24-1 overall and 7-20-1 in the AHA.The Falcons have now won threestraight games and are off untilMarch 10 in the AHA quarter-finals at the Cadet Ice Arena.

AIC opened the scoring atthe 6:38 mark when Mark Paviliscored from Mike McMullenand Mark Fuqua on a two-on-one rush. With 3:01 remainingin the period, AFA tied the game

at 1-1. Andrew Ramsey fed EricEhn from behind the net andEhn scored his 23rd goal of theseason.

The point was Ehn’s 44thof the season in conferencegames to set a new AtlanticHockey Association record. Theprevious of record of 43 was setlast season by Mercyhurst’s BenCottreau and Holy Cross’TylerMcGregor.

Air Force scored two goalsin the second period for a 3-1lead after the first 40 minutes.Billy Devoney’s fourth of theseason, and his first since Nov.26, gave AFA a 2-1 lead. FourFalcons were battling at the topof the crease and Devoney slidone under the pads of AIC goalieTom Fenton at the 10:55 mark.With 1:28 left in the secondperiod and the teams skating 4-on-4, AFA scored for a 3-1 lead.Mike Phillipich skated the puckdown the right wing and waitedfor the third man to join the rushdown the slot. His pass was righton the tape of Matt Charbonneauwho beat Fenton to the far side.

The Falcons scored twicein the third period asCharbonneau and Ehn bothnetted their second of the game.

Charbonneau scored a the 6:09mark when Jay Medenwaldtmade a pass from behind themet to Charbonneau out frontand the junior defenseman nettedhis third of the season. With 5:08remaining, Ehn scored his 24thgoal of the season fromCharbonneau and Ramsey.

“This was a blue-collar winfor us tonight,” head coach FrankSerratore said. “I like the way wescored our goals, from right infront of the net. I like the wayBrian Reese played. He wasresponsible for two of our goalswith his hard work in front of thenet. We didn’t have a weak linkin our chain tonight.”

With two points in the game,Ehn remained the nation’sleading scorer with 24 goals, 36assists and 60 points. He is thefirst Falcon to score 60 points ina season since Bob Sajevic had64 in 1979-80.

Air Force is off this week,but will return to action with ahome game in the AHA quarter-finals, March 10, at theAcademy. The Falcons are theNo. 4 seed in the tournamentand will face No. 5 seed HolyCross at 7:35 p.m. at the CadetIce Arena.

Photo by Joel Strayer

Air Force sophomore Griffin Nevitt battles a couple of Siena players for control ofthe ball in the Falcons' 11-7 season-opening victory at the Academy.

Photo by Dave Armer

Junior forward Eric Ehn remained the nation’s leading scor-er with 24 goals, 36 assists and 60 points. He is the firstFalcon to score 60 points in a season since Bob Sajevic had64 in 1979-80.

Prayer event TuesdayThe Cadet National Inter-faith Prayer

Event in the Arnold Hall Ballroom isTuesday at 6:40 p.m. Dr. La Vonne I. Neil,dean, College of Education, University ofColorado, is the guest speaker.

Appreciation BBQ March 15The AFSA Airman Appreciation

barbeque in the Milazzo Club is March15 at 3:30 p.m. Featured is brisket,sausage, two side rolls and butter for $8.Airmen E-4 and below are free. RSVPby March 9 to [email protected].

Distinguished Service Awardnominees sought

The Academy is seeking nomina-tions for the 2007 Air Force Academy

Distinguished Service Award. Establishedin February 1999, it’s presented annu-ally by the superintendent to a militaryperson, civilian or group, whose unoffi-cial contributions had a distinct impacton the morale or well-being of theAcademy. Any individual or group whohas contributed significantly and directlyto the morale or well-being of theAcademy through the generous donationof time, resources or influence is eligible.

Nominations must be submitted nolater than April 1 to:

HQ USAFA/CMA2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3200USAF Academy CO 80840-5002All packages should include: a single

page with biographical data to includename, rank (if military), organization orcompany, telephone number and mailingaddress, plus a typed narrative justifica-tion, not to exceed one page, describingthe nominee’s accomplishments.

Last year’s winner was the AcademyTop 3.

For more information, call Mr. SteveSimon at 333-8827.

Commissary toursThe health and wellness center will

provide tours at the Academy CommissaryMonday and March 12 from 8:30 – 10:30a.m. to help customers shop healthy.

To sign up or for more information,call 333-3733.

Men talking to menProstate cancer support group meet-

ings are held the first Monday of everymonth at 5:30 p.m. at the MemorialAdministrative Center (previouslyMontgomery Wards), 2420 E. Pikes PeakAve.

Enter the southwest doors beneaththe 2420 sign. The meetings are inClassroom B.

All meetings in Classroom B are opento all prostate cancer survivors, regardlessof treatment location, and their spousesor partners. No registration needed.

Speaker is Dr. Jon Derksen, urologist.Discussion groups are held after thespeaker. Refreshments will be served. Ifyou would like to talk to a prostate cancersurvivor or get more information, contactthe American Cancer Society at 636-5101(option 3) or the 24 hour cancer info lineat 1-800-ACS-2345.

Learn Internet safetyThe Academy and Peterson Air Force

Base family readiness centers present anInternet safety seminar March 15, from3-4 p.m. at the Peterson Airmen FamilyReadiness Center, 1350 Dover St. Learnseven ways to protect your family fromthe Internet. For more information and toregister, call 556-6141 or 333-2213. Nochildcare will be available.

March runThe Health and Wellness Center will

host a fitness run March 22 at 4 p.m. onthe Falcon Stadium track, weather permit-ting. The event is open to all. Prizes willbe awarded to the first two male andfemale finishers. Registration is not neces-sary. For more information, call 333-3733.

Associate AOC/AMTs wantedThere are immediate vacancies for

Associate Air Officer Commanding andAssociate Academy Military Trainers. Theyassist Cadet Squadron AOC and AMTs indeveloping leaders of character. Commonduties include teaching Cadet ProfessionalMilitary Education, coaching and mentoringcadets, attending cadet squadron training andsocial events and filling in for AOCs andAMTs when needed. Time commitments varybased on duties. Since associates bring oper-ational experiences to their interactions withcadets, AAMTs are technical sergeants andabove while AAOCs are captains or prior-enlisted lieutenants and above. All volunteersmust have their supervisor’s approval andforward their request through their chain ofcommand. For more information and to volun-teer, call Master Sgt. Rob Nolen at 333-8499.

Banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 2006 Academy Annual

Awards Banquet are on sale from unitfirst sergeants. The April 5 event starts at6 p.m. with a social hour at the Officers’Club. The theme is “Honoring Heritage… Forging New Horizons.” The meal willfeature London broil, herb roasted chickenor a vegetarian plate and dessert. The pricefor club members is $23.45 and fornonmembers $25.45. Attire is mess dressor semi-formal for military and the formalequivalent for civilians.

Attic volunteers sought Volunteers are needed to keep the

Academy Airman’s Attic open. It helpsjunior ranking Airmen with free clothing,furniture, appliances and more. Paid child-care is available for volunteers. The atticis open Tuesdays and Thursdays from

noon to 4 p.m. To volunteer, call CassieNordin at 472-7923 and leave a message.

Cultural programs needsupport

Academy special observance commit-tees need project officers and members forHolocaust: “Days of Remembrance” April15, and Asian Pacific Islander HeritageMonth in May. To help, call the militaryequal opportunity office at 333-4258.

Online tax help availableMilitary OneSource provides income

tax preparation help with H&R Block’s TaxCut Basic Online live. Additional phonesare manned to walk callers through theprocess. Call anytime at 1-800-342-9647or access www.militaryonesource.com.

Jams-a-plentyStarting Sunday, VFW Post 6461 at

752 S. Santa Fe in Fountain will sponsortraditional country/western jam sessionsfrom 2 - 6 p.m., on the first and thirdSundays each month. The jams feature thegroup “Country Storm,” that won severalawards at the June 2006 Colorado CountryMusic Association competition inPenrose. There’ll be free jams for dancing,free snacks, prizes and local talent. Allparticipating musicians and vocalists canwin free studio time, beverages and entryfees for the 2007 CCMA competitionJune 8-10. Have fun while helping theVFW raise funds for their many localprograms benefiting children, veteransand active duty military. You can alsoattend their $3 breakfast each Sundayfrom 9 a.m. to noon. For more informa-tion, call the VFW at 382-7957 or CountryStorm at 634-8788.

Chorale turns 50The 140-voice Colorado Springs

Chorale, with a 63-piece orchestra,performs the Chorale Gold 50thAnniversary concert, March 24 at 8 p.m.at the Pikes Peak Center for the PerformingArts. Tickets are $16 to $45 with $2discounts for military, seniors, students andaccompanied children. For tickets, call520-7469 or any TicketsWest outlet.

Academy SpiritMarch 2, 2007COMMUNITY18

CADET CHAPELNo services Mar. 25 or Apr. 1 – Spring Break

Catholic Masses:

SundayReconciliation 9:15-9:45 a.m.(or by appointment)Mass - 10 a.m.WeekdayMon., Tues., Thurs. - 6:45 a.m.WednesdayCatholic Adoration - 6 p.m.Mass - 7 p.m.

Protestant Services:

SundayTraditional - 9 a.m.Contemporary - 10:30 a.m.Inspirational Worship* - Noon*No services on Mar. 4

Jewish ServicesFridays - 7 p.m.

Buddhist Worship - 6:30 p.m. Wed (All Faiths Room)

Muslim PrayerFridays - Noon - Muslim Prayer Room(Chapel Basement)

COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL

Catholic Masses:

SaturdayMass - 5 p.m.SundayMass - 9:30 a.m.Religious Formation - 10:45 a.m.Monday-FridayCatholic Mass - 11:30 a.m.

Protestant Services:

SaturdayContemporary - 7 p.m.SundayTraditional - 8 a.m.Gospel - 11 a.m.Religious formation - 9:30 a.m.

WednesdayLiturgical - 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 333-3300.

COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL

Wednesdays, Feb. 28 – March 28 11:30 a.m. - Catholic Mass & ProtestantDevotionsNoon - Ecumenical Lenten Luncheons

March 2 6 p.m. - Catholic Stations of the Cross

March 21 7 p.m. - Catholic Rite of Reconciliation

March 25 & April 1No Religious Education – Spring Break

April 1, Palm SundaySaturday - 5 p.m. - Catholic Mass Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Catholic MassRegular Protestant Worship Schedule

HOLY WEEKApril 5 7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper7 p.m. - Protestant Maundy ThursdayService

April 6, Good Friday 5 p.m. - Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion(Catholic)5 p.m. - Ecumenical Tenebrae Service

April 7 5 p.m. - Protestant Contemporary Service8 p.m. - Catholic Easter Vigil

April 8, Easter6 a.m. - Protestant Sunrise ServiceEisenhower Room, Golf Course8 a.m. - Protestant Traditional Service9:30 a.m. - Easter Sunday Catholic Massand Brunch11 a.m. - Protestant Gospel ServiceNo Religious Education

CADET CHAPEL

April 2, Passover6-9 p.m. - Passover Seder

HOLY WEEKApril 56 p.m. - Maundy Thursday ProtestantService6 p.m. - Holy Thursday Mass

April 6 6 p.m. - Good Friday Catholic Service6 p.m. - Good Friday Protestant Service

April 8, EasterCatholic10 a.m. - Catholic Mass

Protestant9 a.m. - Traditional Worship10:30 a.m. - Contemporary WorshipNoon - Inspirational Worship

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