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VOL. 44 NO. 28 JULY 16, 2004

Inside

Briefly

COMMENTARY: Basehousing a priority forAirmen, page 2

NEWS: Hail pelts baseduring recent storm,page 3

Base picnic date set,page 3

Girl of the West visit,page 8

FEATURE: Logisticskeeps things rollin’,page 11

PrepSchooltrainingunder way,page 10

SPORTS: Lady Falcon justmisses Olympics, page15

COPS Pummel all comersin one-pitch match,page 14

Mandatory briefingAll Academy faculty

and staff are required toattend a briefing from AirCombat Command com-mander Gen. Hal Hornburgfrom 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Wednesday in the ArnoldHall Theater. Military peo-ple should wear battle dressuniforms.

Lawmakers battleAirmen on the diamond

A Congressional delega-tion promises to be toughcompetition for Academy staffin a baseball showdown at 1p.m. Saturday at the FalconBaseball Stadium. The groupof Congressmen beat WestPoint a few weeks back duringa similar visit to the militaryacademy.

Academy players hope thehome field advantage willhelp carry them to victory.No tickets are required.Concessions will be availableat the game.

By Tamara WrightAcademy Spirit staff

Academy military personnel interest-ed in applying for early release from theAir Force attended the Phase II ForceShaping Program briefing July 7 and 8 atthe Community Center theater andFairchild Hall respectively.

By the end of 2005, the Air Forceneeds to reduce the mandated active dutyend strength to 359,000. The programaims to reduce the force by 18,000 enlist-ed and 4,500 officers by Sept. 30, 2005.

Several options are open to Academypersonnel: the Palace Chase program,

Limited Active Duty ServiceCommitment Waiver program andEnlisted Date of Separation Rollback, saidMaster Sgt. Penny Mendez, superinten-dent of Relocations and Employmentswith the 10th Mission Support Squadron.

Palace Chase is a voluntary separa-tion program for officer and enlistedmembers. It gives one the opportunity toseparate early and serve a commitment inthe Air Force Reserve or Air NationalGuard.

Academy graduates are eligible forthe Palace Chase program but they musthave completed one year time-in-service,and it requires them to pay back education

costs, Sergeant Mendez said. All recentgraduates must pay back any scholarshipmoney, Tuition Assistance and AviatorContinuation Pay. The sergeant said theAcademy has received only one inquiryfrom a recently graduated cadet.

Senior Airman Seth Riddle, aerospacemedical journeyman of the 10th MedicalGroup, has applied for an early out and isawaiting final approval from personnelofficials.

“I want to further my education, andmy current situation doesn’t allow me todo that in a timely fashion. By staying inthe Air Force it could take me 10 years to

Shaping Up

By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

The first stage of construction on the10th Medical Group’s Hospital beginsmid-August, though preparations arealready under way. Some patients mayfind themselves being treated in a tempo-rary facility instead of the hospital’s firstfloor as construction progresses.

The $21.5 million project adds 30,000square feet to the existing facility and ren-ovates almost 60,000 square feet. Whencompleted in September 2006, the hospital“will be a top of the class Department ofDefense Medical Treatment Facility,” saidMaj. Paul Conner, chief of ClinicalEngineering for the 10th MDG.

Most of the first floor facilities will bemoved to the temporary modular facilitylocated in the lower west parking lot inNovember, where they will stay until reno-vations are finished.

Construction work around the facilitywill affect traffic patterns, including theloss of the lower west parking lot.

The 10th MDG staff has worked hardto ensure adequate patient and visitorparking exists throughout the 2.5 years theproject is expected to take, the major said.

■ See Hospital, page 4

■ See Airmen, page 3

Air Force needs to reduce size by 22,500 Airmen

Going operationalPhoto by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush

Basic cadets spent Wednesday and Thursday at Peterson AFB, Colo., tour-ing aircraft and talking to aircrews about the operational Air Force.The two-day event featured multiple aircraft from around the country. See more pho-tos and story on page 6.

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By Gen. John JumperAir Force Chief of Staff

The foundation of our Air Force isour people. Caring for them and theirfamilies remains one of our highestpriorities. One way we’re making goodon that commitment is by providingsafe and affordable housing.

We are committed to providing ourAirmen the quality of housing that iscommensurate with the society theyprotect. Through privatization, increas-es in the basic allowance for housing(BAH), and a new dorm standard, weare combating the problems of inade-quate housing. There is a myth outthere that the new ways of doing busi-ness mean that we have abandoned ourcommitment to ensuring all Air Forcemembers have access to adequate andaffordable housing.

Let me assure you that nothing isfurther from the truth. Secretary Rocheand I are committed to ensuring all AirForce members have access to safe,adequate and affordable housing eitherin the local community or on ourinstallations. Providing housingoptions in the local community is ourfirst target. Since 2000, we havereduced the average out of pocketexpenses for members from 18.9 per-cent of the cost of housing to 3.5 per-cent today through annual increases inBAH.

We are on track to eliminate theseout-of-pocket expenses by next year.These out-of-pocket expenses affectmany of the nearly 60 percent of AirForce families who live off-base.Through these increases to BAH, youwill have a wider range of affordablehousing options in your local commu-nity.

We are also aggressively targetingthe problem of inadequate housing onbase. At the beginning of this fiscalyear, there were 40,000 inadequatemilitary family housing units, but weplan to eliminate these through part-nerships with private developers andmilitary construction projects. Througha process which we call “privatization”we partner with private developerswho will build and maintain housingunits for Air Force families.

By 2007, we will have eliminatedall inadequate housing units in thecontinental United States, and two

years later, we will have eliminatedinadequate units overseas. SecretaryRoche and I view the increased use ofprivatization as key to meeting thesegoals so we are working with privatedevelopers when it makes sense to doso. In cases where privatization is nei-ther feasible nor cost effective, we willuse traditional military constructionprograms.

We also tripled our investment inAir Force owned housing andimproved the size standards to ensureour on-base homes are comparable insize and quality to modern homesavailable in the local community.

Although we may use developersto construct, maintain and operate mil-itary family housing, we have not out-sourced our responsibility for the wel-

fare of our Air Force families. We havebeen and always will be committed toproviding the best available housingoptions for our members—but ourmethods for achieving this goal havechanged. These new methods providegreater flexibility to satisfy our hous-ing needs. Increases in BAH provideour members greater flexibility to findhousing off base. For on-base housingrequirements, privatization provides usgreater flexibility to build and renovatequality units, while ensuring that thecontractors are responsive to the needsof residents. Currently, we have priva-tized over 6,000 units, and have a veryhigh rate of resident satisfaction. Overthe next three years, we plan to priva-tize a total of 45,000 units. In manycases, the privatized housing is on base

property, or just outside the base, mak-ing it as convenient as traditional basehousing. Privatization is one tool thatenables us to provide quality housingto meet your needs.

We are equally committed to pro-viding a quality living environment forour young unaccompanied Airmen. Wecurrently have a shortage of nearly2,400 rooms, but we are making greatstrides in filling that gap. From fiscalyear 1996 through this year, we havespent $1.3 billion in military construc-tion money for new dormitories, andwe plan to spend an additional $735million over the next five years. Withthis money, we will eliminate our roomdeficit and develop an improved roomstandard called Dorms-4-Airmen. Thisimproved design provides a larger liv-ing/sleeping area and a private bath-room in each room. In addition, thenew design improves social interactionby connecting four living/sleepingareas to a large living room andkitchen. Each living room/kitchen areawill also have a washer/dryer availableto the four occupants.

We are also addressing dormitoriesfor technical training. Currently wehave a technical training dorm deficitof over 29 percent, with 40 percent ofour existing technical training dormshaving three students in roomsdesigned for two. However, this deficitwill be eliminated by 2009, as webuild new dorms each year for the nextfive years. We have already completedconstruction of eight new technicaltraining dorms in the last five yearsand have three new dorms under con-struction today.

Even as we fight the war on terror-ism, we have not lost focus on theimportance of quality of life for ourAirmen. Providing adequate housingallows Airmen to focus on the mission,knowing that their families have a safeplace to live.

Ours is the greatest Air Force inthe world because of the remarkablepeople we attract and retain. The oldadage that “we recruit individuals, weretain families” has never been moretrue. I am extremely proud of theprogress we have made in our housingprogram as we strive to make it worthyof the outstanding men and womenwho make our Air Force the world’sbest.

Air Force housing – A commitment to our Airmen

Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. RushRenovations on the enlisted housing in Douglass Valley are expected to becompleted in early 2005. Under the $19 million project, 44 duplexes and foursingle family homes will be built. Construction began in March 2005.

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Academy SpiritJuly 16, 2004 3NEWS

By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

The rain and hail that drenched theAcademy July 9 was measured at 1.38inches at the airfield with higheramounts in Pine Valley.

The amount that fell as hail was notmeasured in the rain gauge, but resultedin considerable additional water.

Grounds contractors on base facedan extensive clean up of leaves, mulch,dirt and debris after the storm. Manyditches and culverts were clogged.

“As a whole, the base experiencedconsiderable erosion and runoff damagethat will take weeks to fix,” said EdwardSmith, 10th Civil Engineering Squadronproject officer for J and J Maintenance.

“It’s important that we can adequate-ly drain any additional rainfall that weexperience in the days ahead. The mostdamage was received in Pine Valleyhousing, although there were alsoreports from Douglass Valley,” Mr.Smith said. Approximately 20 housingunits initially reported leaks and floodedbasement areas.

Housing residents can help preventflooding by clearing clogged gutters, Mr.Smith said.

Hail damaged 16 vehicles at thehousing maintenance office and pri-vate vehicles throughout base housingareas. Hail size was reported to beone-quarter to two inches in circum-ference. A quick inspection of cadetarea facilities revealed only minorbuilding leaks, mostly in the upper

floors of the dormitories. “We also had some minor electrical

issues in Sijan Hall which were fixed by10 p.m. [July 9]. We will be performingmore in-depth damage assessment byweek’s end. We are concerned with theoverall condition of roofs,” said the civilengineer squadron official.

Academy people experiencing dam-ages as a result of the storm must firstcontact their private insurance companybefore filing any claims against the gov-ernment. Once the insurance companyhas acted, the Academy Claims Officemay be contacted at 333-3645 for furtherguidance. Hailstorms are not consideredan unusual occurrence, but an exception-ally severe hailstorm with golf ball-sizedhail or larger may meet requirements forreimbursement.

Strange as it may have seemed tonew Colorado Springs residents, thehailstorm was not a weather fluke,according to 34th Operations SupportSquadron weather officials.

“The hail was neither rare nor

unusual for the Colorado Front Range,”said Len Czepiel, 34th OSS Weathersupervisor. The Academy weathermandoes feel the storm’s wide reach is worthnoting, though. “The area coverage ofthe severe hail reports, from theAcademy to Broadmoor, was veryimpressive as hail tends to be very local-ized.”

Hailstorms of this magnitude tend tooccur every five to 10 years for any par-ticular location along the Front Range,Mr. Czepiel said.

The storm was a result of all theright ingredients coming together: highrelative humidity from a westward-moving, low-level surge of moisturecaused by the outflow of thunderstormsover Nebraska and Kansas the previousnight; a surge of mid-level moisturecoming up from Arizona and NewMexico and very light upper-levelwinds.

Slow-moving storms can producelocalized heavy rain and allow for hailaccumulation, Mr. Czepiel said.

“We determined the storms weresevere and integrated Doppler weatherradar into our analyses and forecasts,” hesaid. “We forecasted one inch hail and50 knots (60mph) winds [July 9] for theAcademy.”

Severe thunderstorms began withthe first report of large hail in JeffersonCounty about 2:30 p.m. This complexof severe thunderstorms caused newthunderstorm development along aboundary that began moving southtowards Teller and El Paso County.

Photo by Tech Sgt. Dean MillerThe July 9 hailstorm turned a summertime Academy into a winter wonderland.

Airmenwishing toleave servicehave options

Odd weatherconditions cometogether, all hailbreaks loose inColorado Springs

complete my undergraduate degreeby taking one to three night classes asemester,” said Airman Riddle. “Theultimate goal is to finish collegequickly, and to keep my options opento go to grad school or coming backinto the Air Force as an officer.”

Applications will be forwardedto the Air Force Personnel Center atRandolph AFB, Texas. The centerprovides notification within sixweeks. Applications for the PalaceChase Program and the LimitedActive Duty Service CommitmentWaiver started June 2. TheAcademy has nine Palace Chase andfour waiver applications pending.

Sergeant Mendez said theLimited Active Duty ServiceCommitment Waiver programallows officer and enlisted person-nel to retire or separate before com-pleting certain service commit-ments. All career fields may apply.There is no deadline for turning inapplications; however, the programscan be ended anytime. The latestdate a member can ask to separate isSept. 15, 2005 and the last date forretirement Sept. 1, 2005.

Applicants should note thatmeeting basic eligibility criteria andapplying for release under any pro-gram outlined in Phase II does notguarantee application approval, saidpersonnel officials. Approved depar-tures will be closely monitored toensure the Air Force maintains theright skill and expertise mix, accord-ing to personnel officials.

Other force-shaping initiativesinclude restricting reenlistment inoverage career fields, limiting offi-cer continuation, commissioningROTC cadets direct to an AirReserve Component, limitingreclassification of those eliminatedfrom technical school, rolling backseparation dates and officer andenlisted retraining.

For more information on forceshaping, contact either StaffSgt.Shavonne Taylor, NCOIC incharge of Separations andRetirements for the 10th MissionSupport Squadron at 333-8764, orSergeant Mendez at 333-8748.

Base picnic promises afternoon of fun, relaxationBy the Academy Spirit staff

A picnic for Academy people is scheduled fromnoon to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Preparatory School’s ParadeField.

“The goal of the picnic is to bring ‘Team Academy’together to enjoy an afternoon of fun and relaxation,”said Chief Master Sgt. Paul Ceciliani, Academy PicnicPlanning chair. The picnic is open to all Academy people– enlisted, officers, civilians, and family members. The

picnic area has been approved as an alternate duty loca-tion for civilians.

Cost is $1 per person. Children under age 3 eat free.Advance ticket purchases are available through unit firstsergeants.

Food will be served from noon to 2 p.m. The menuis burgers, hot dogs, brats, potato and macaroni salads,baked beans, chips, soda, water and dessert.

Door-prize drawings will be held every 30 minutes

from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. People must be present to win.Sign-ups for the free drawings will take place near cen-ter stage, the chief said.

Sport challenges will happen throughout the after-noon. Children’s activities include jumping castles, ponyrides, a dunking booth and several family games withprizes. DJ Trotter will provide entertainment.

Organizers recommend car-pooling since parking islimited.

Perfect Storm■ Continued from page 1

Academy SpiritJuly 16, 2004NEWS4

Godfather’s, Subway close early for summerBy Academy Spirit staff

Subway and Godfather’s Pizzafranchises in Arnold Hall havechanged their hours for the summer.

Subway is open Monday throughFriday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Godfather’s isopen 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for walk-in cus-tomers and delivers until 9 p.m.Arnold Hall closes at 4:30 p.m. duringthe summer.

Normal hours resume Aug. 2. Taco Bell closed May 29 because

the earnings Army and Air ForceExchange officials anticipated failedto materialize.

“We anticipate the two remainingfacilities, Subway and Godfather’sPizza, will show positive earnings forour Airmen and soldiers,” said WillieSmith, Colorado Springs AAFESspokesman.

By Academy Spirit staff

Five Academy NCOsare among 135 studentswho graduated from theForest L. Vosler NCOAcademy at Peterson AFB,Colo., July 8.

Academy NCOs in-cluded Tech. Sgts. AndreSanders, Lonnie Tibbals,Thomas Garcia, JohnLeister and Tracy Atkinson.

The NCO Academy isone of the three phases ofthe Air Force NCOProfessional MilitaryEducation Program. Thisphase provides a compre-hensive study ofC o m m u n i c a t i o n s ,Profession of Arms andLeadership to help prepareNCOs for increased leader-ship responsibilities.

Students are consist ofactive duty, Air ForceReserve and Air NationalGuard NCOs in grades oftechnical sergeant and staffsergeant and with line num-bers for technical sergeant.

Students come fromthroughout the UnitedStates.

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Photo by Eddie KovskySenior Master Sgt. Daniel Mendez comes away from Subway with a soda and chips.

Vehicle access to the emergencyroom will be limited during the project.It is important that anyone using the hos-pital not park their vehicle in front of theER, as this can block access for emer-gency vehicles or other patients.

The renovated facility will have agiant waiting room, new surgical rooms,a new laser eye surgery center and anMRI machine expected to be the best inthe state and the DoD.

“Health care is a lightning-pacedindustry. Our facility and layout must bein a position to take advantage of

advances in medicine,” the major said.“Our patients deserve world-class healthcare and the best equipment we can pro-vide.”

The temporary facility offers signifi-cantly less administrative space than thefirst floor now has. The amount ofpatient-care space remains the same, butwaiting, admittance, and office spacewill be reduced up to 50 percent.

Patient safety is important during theconstruction. Major Connor said patientsand visitors to the hospital need to paycareful attention to signs, as the pathsbetween departments will change.

“We will maintain a complete sepa-ration between construction areas andour patients and visitors,” said MajorConner. “We just want our patients andvisitors to be aware of the constructionareas and not wander through areas thatare clearly marked as ‘no entry.’”

The 10th MDG staff asks that visi-tors be patient during the constructionproject. The waiting areas will be signif-icantly smaller, and appointment timesmay be irregular. The staff is workinglong hours in order to maintain patientcare, so appointments may come early inthe morning or late at night.

Renovations expected to reduce waiting time■ Continued from page 1

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By Academy Spirit staff

The High Country Inn DiningFacility reopened Wednesday after a $5.9million, two-year renovation.

Breakfast is served Monday throughFriday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.; dinner, 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.Breakfast weekends and holidays is from7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,and dinner 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The dining facility was built nearlyfive decades ago.

“The infrastructure is the same as itwas in 1958,” said Mr. John Rosales,High Country Inn manager. “In this reno-vation, the entire inside of the structurewas totally removed. The only remainingpart of the building prior to constructionwas the four outer walls and the roof.”

The facility primarily serves militarypersonnel, prep school students andretirees, but guests are welcome also. Inaddition, the dining hall accommodatesyouth and other visiting groups autho-rized by the commander. Operated by a55-person staff, the dining hall offers a lacarte dining, so the price of a mealdepends on what is taken.

“Basically you are paying cost plus33 percent surcharge, which is used forequipment,” Mr. Rosales said.

Lunch consisting of an entree, rice orpotatoes, vegetable serving, drinks anddessert may be purchased for $2 to $3.50.

Meal card holders – Airmen residing inthe dormitories and Academy PreparatorySchool students – pay nothing for meals.

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. RushCadet Candidate Joshua Martz from Argyle, Texas, turns from the main food line to get drinks for lunch Thursday.Prep school students are one of the main groups to use the dining facility.

High Country Innboasts new look,great food prices

Academy SpiritJuly 16, 2004NEWS6

By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

Basic cadet trainees from the Class of2008 had their first chance to familiarizethemselves with aircraft at Peterson AFB,Wednesday.

The cadets circled the aircraft insmall groups to listen to pilots and crewtalk about each plane, while asking ques-tions in between pulling themselves inand out of the cockpit.

“I want to be a pilot, but I’m not sureI’m qualified because of the seatingheight, though I think I’ve grown a bit,”said Basic Cadet Austin Fouts fromDickson, Texas. “I’d take anything I couldget if I could be a pilot, though my favoriteis the C-5 because it’s so humongous.”

Most cadets gravitated toward thefighter planes. The prospect of becominga fighter pilot was very exciting for someof them.

“I’m hoping for a fighter plane. Ifthey let me have surgery, I’d fly. Somepeople are queasy about the surgery, butI’d do it to fly,” said Basic Cadet JamesUhl of Cellarsburg, Ind., as he lamentedhis eyeglasses.

Even though the fighter planes gotthe most attention, not everyone whoinspected them was eager to become afighter pilot. Many were more comfort-able with the idea of becoming a transportpilot instead.

“With transport you seem to havemore of a life. Tours of duty aren’t asdemanding as they are for fighters. Youget a lot more options,” said Basic CadetJamal Harrison of Fort Worth, Texas.

A few even thought flying transportplanes could lead to greater things.

“After looking at the C-21 I wasthinking about flying dignitaries around,

maybe one day moving on to Air ForceOne,” said Basic Cadet Josh Cutino ofGrant’s Pass, Ore.

For many, it was only a first taste ofthe opportunities the Air Force offered.Not everyone was eager to become a pilot,and many were still unsure where theywanted to direct their careers.

“I don’t know for sure what I want todo,” said Basic Cadet Blake Tunquist ofApple Valley, Minn. “I think I just want to

jump out of planes and shoot people.”“I’d rather do research and develop-

ment,” said Basic Cadet Spiro Catsuls ofNew Orleans, La. “I’m not [physicallyqualified] to fly anyway. Besides, theygotta keep some people on the ground.”

There were 22 planes on display forthe cadets Wednesday and Thursday,including a T-1 and two T-6 trainingplanes. Transport planes included a C-130, a C-9, a C-21, a C-17, and a C-5. Two

refueling planes, a KC-10 and a KC-135,were on hand. Fighter jets included two F-15Es, two F-15Cs, and two F-16s. Fourhelicopters, two MH-53s and two HH-60s, were on display. A MC-130P CombatShadow was also on display, as well as anA-10 Thunderbolt II.

Each graduating class at the Air ForceAcademy is currently allotted 45 percentof the Air Force's flying training slots, orabout 540 pilot slots per graduating class.

Basic cadets get first taste of Air Force planesClass of 2008tour fighters,lifters, trainers

Photos by Tech. Sgt. James A. RushCadets marvel at the spacious

interior of the C-5 before climbing aladder to explore its flight deck. TheGalaxy was one of the most popularattractions.

Basic Cadet Nathan Mortensonfrom Sioux Falls, S.D., ponderscareer opportunities in an F-15.

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WASHINGTON (AFPN) – The new NationalSecurity Personnel System will improve the workingenvironment within the Defense Department while cre-ating a more satisfied, more productive work force,Navy Secretary Gordon England said July 7.

“That’s what this is about: great job satisfaction,”Secretary England said. “We want everybody to gohome every night and brag about the great job theyaccomplished that day. That is what we are trying toaccomplish.”

Congress authorized the new personnel system aspart of the fiscal 2004 National Defense AuthorizationAct. It will introduce sweepingchanges to the way the departmenthires, pays, promotes, disciplinesand fires its 700,000 civilian work-ers, doing away with antiquatedpractices Secretary England saidhave bogged down the departmentfor decades.

For example, it will consoli-date nine separate personnel sys-tems that now govern DoD civilian workers.Streamlining these systems into one “will make it easi-er to manage and certainly (will be) better for ouremployees,” Secretary England said.

The system will include faster procedures for hiringnew workers, pay based on performance rather thantenure and “pay bands” to replace the current general-service pay scale, he said.

Details are still being worked out, said SecretaryEngland, who was tapped by Defense Secretary DonaldRumsfeld to put NSPS into place. He said valuable

input has come from a variety of pilot projects, which hecalled “learning exercises to make sure we’ve got it rightbefore we start.”

By the year’s end, Secretary England said heexpects to publish in the Federal Register proposed reg-ulations for the new civilian human resources, labor-management relations and employee appeals and griev-ance systems.

The first DoD civilians are expected to come underthe new system in summer 2005, and DoD will phase inthe system through late 2008, Secretary England said.

Despite these projected timetables, SecretaryEngland said the implementation will be “event-driven,not time-driven. When we are ready we will do it, andnot before.”

In the meantime, officialsare seeking input from peoplethroughout DoD to make surethey come up with the bestcivilian personnel system pos-sible, Secretary England said.

“It’s a collaborativeprocess; it’s not negotiating toan answer,” he said. “It is get-ting input from literally thou-

sands of people around the country and around theworld so we can understand their views.”

Putting the new system into place while continuingDoD’s mission will be a challenge, the secretary said.

“It’s a little like maintaining an airplane while it’sflying,” he said. “The process has to be thoughtful andreasonably measured.”

The new system, when fully in place, will benefitemployees while making the department better able torespond to the challenges ahead, including the terrorismthreat, Secretary England said.

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It’s like maintaining anairplane while it’s flying. Theprocess has to be thoughtfuland reasonably measured.”

Gordon EnglandNavy Secretary

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By Academy Spirit staff

From writing to leadership skills, Academy per-sonnel have several training choices available this yearfree of charge, but the deadline to register for thesecourses is rapidly approaching.

The base training program has nine classes sched-uled from July to November. Up to 25 people may signup for each class, but registration is due Monday.

Offices should send a list of desired courses to Mr.Roger Brunette, program scheduler. Class times are8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are held in the AcademyOfficers Club unless otherwise noted.

Fundamentals of Writing: July 27-29. Learn tocommunicate clearly and effectively.

Coaching Skills for Today’s Leaders: Aug. 5.Coaching is an essential skill for leaders at all levels.

Project Management for Office Professionals:Aug. 10-12. Manage budgets and paperwork withease. Open to office administrators.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Aug. 31. Controlworkload, increase efficiency and ease stress.

Clear Writing Through Critical Thinking: Sept.7-9, location to be determined. Communicate better byimproving the clarity of business writing.

Briefing Techniques: Oct. 26-28. Overcome thefear of public speaking.

Civilian Personnel Management Course: Nov. 1-5. Mandatory training for military and civilian super-visors of civilian employees.

Communicating for Results: Nov. 3-4.Overcome barriers to effective office communication.

Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors: Nov. 17-18. Enhance leadership with essential skills.

Sign-up deadlinenears for free basetraining courses

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Girl of the West promotes rodeo at Academy

By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

Sparkling shirts, big hats, and even bigger beltbuckles were the themes for the day as AmandaWessel, the 2004 Girl of the West, visited the AcademyJuly 8 to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

She and Amy Jo Fields, assistant to the Girl of theWest, brought their horses to the base child develop-ment centers to visit with kids and sign autographs.Their visit was one of about 100 visits the girls makefrom May through August to promote the rodeo.

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, to be held Aug. 11to 15 at the World Arena in Colorado Springs, is acharitable function that has donated proceeds to mili-tary families since World War II. The Girl of the Westvisits all military bases in the Colorado Springs area topromote the event.

Ms. Wessel was born and raised in ColoradoSprings and has been riding since she was 7 years old.She rode for four years with the Pikes PeakRangerettes Drill Team to promote the rodeo beforeshe won a pageant to become the Girl of the West. Shehad to compete with other riders in such areas as pub-lic speaking and horsemanship to win the title.

“I’ve been going to the rodeo since I was a kid,and the Girl of the West was always a hero of mine,”Ms. Wessel said. “The rodeo is a big part of ourlives, and this is a way to give something back to themilitary.”

Event raises money tobenefit military families

Girl of the West Amanda Wessel and herassistant Amy Jo Fields visited the Academy togenerate interest in the annual Pikes Peak orBust Rodeo. This year’s event is at the WorldArena in Colorado Springs Aug. 11 to 15. Aug. 14is Air Force Academy Night.

Ms. Fields speaks with children at DouglassValley Elementary School July 8.

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By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

The former head of the Academy’sCommunity Center Chapel became abishop during a ceremony July 10 at theShrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington, D.C.

Pope John Paul II appointed retiredAir Force Chaplain (Col.) Richard B.Higgins as bishop of Case Calane andauxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese forthe U.S. Military Services in May.

Chaplain Higgins served as the 10thAir Base Wing chaplain at theCommunity Center Chapel from August2000 until retiring earlier this year. Hesupervised religious activities, handled

funds, and performedchurch services.

To his flock, thechaplain was knownaffectionately asFather Dick.

“I knew him asmy priest and confes-sor. He’s one of thetwo Air Force priestsI’ve been able to‘bond’ with in my 24-year associationwith military chaplains, which started in1978 in basic training,” said Ms. ChristineShoemaker, a secretary at Peterson AFBwho has attended the community centerchapel since arriving here in 2001.

“This is not the mission he had inmind for the next phase of his life. But heaccepted it. Father Higgins used to say,‘when God calls, don’t argue,’” saidretired Capt. Ken Judd, who was baptizedby Father Higgins. “If we were to have anAmerican pope, I hope it’s him.”

Chaplain Higgins earned a bachelorof philosophy degree from PontificiaUniversity Lateranense in Rome, Italy, in1964. In 1968, he was ordained aCatholic priest for the diocese ofSacramento, Calif. He was commis-sioned as a military chaplain inSeptember 1974. In March 1997,Chaplain Higgins was named a monsign-or to Pope John Paul II.

Former Academy chaplainbecomes bishop for military

By Mr. Ron Olson10th Civil Engineer Squadron director

A mountain lion with two cubswas sighted in the Cadet Chapel andVisitor Center area July 8.

The big cats are not unknown inthis area, but seeing them is unusual.Bear sightings are much more com-mon on the Academy. In fact, a bearwas sighted last weekend at JacksValley, said Brian Mihlbachler, the10th Civil Engineer Squadron's U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service range andwildlife biologist.

“We’ve had 40 or 50 calls aboutbear sightings already this year,” hesaid. “The mountain lions, like bears,come down the Academy fromRampart Range.”

Warning signs are posted in the

visitor center and at the ends of thetrail between the cadet chapel and vis-itor center. While no further mountainlion sightings have been reported, Mr.Mihlbachler offers tips on how to copewith mountain lion encounters.

Mountain lion attacks on peopleare rare, but they may key in on easyprey such as pets and small children.Do not approach a lion. Most moun-tain lions will try to avoid confronta-tion if given a way to escape, he said.

Fight back if a lion attacks. Lionshave been driven away by prey thatfights back, Mr. Mihlbachler said.People have successfully fought offlions with rocks, sticks, caps and jack-ets, garden tools and their bare hands.Remain standing or try to get back up.

Base residents can reduce thechance that a mountain lion will wan-der into the housing areas by takingprecautions that limit the abundance ofprey species like deer.

Immediately report any mountainlion sightings to the Security Forces(333-2000) or Natural Resourcesoffice (333-3308).

Lions, bears ... what’s next?Sightings driveAcademy wildlifesafety campaign

If a mountain lion is encountered:Stay calm. Talk calmly and firmly to the lion and move slowly.Stop or back away slowly. Running may stimulate a lion's instinct to chase andattack. Face the lion and stand upright.Try to appear larger. Raise arms or open a jacket if one is worn. Protect small chil-dren by picking them up so they won't panic and run.If the lion behaves aggressively, throw stones, branches or whatever is within reachwithout crouching down or turning around. Wave arms slowly and speak firmly.Convince the lion to find other, less dangerous prey.

Courtesy photoChaplain (Col.) Richard B. Higginsbaptizes an infant in the Academy’sCommunity Center Chapel.

ChaplainHiggins

Academy SpiritJuly 16, 2004NEWS10

By Tamara WrightAcademy Spirit staff

Around 234 cadet candidates beganin-processing at the AcademyPreparatory School Wednesday, schoolofficials said.

The cadet candidates went throughthe in-processing routine of turning inrecords, getting their physical condition-ing gear and military uniforms and get-ting their medical and dental records inorder, said Master Sgt. Lisa Willoughby,Academy military training NCO for BSquadron.

“Our biggest goal of basic training isto get them to work together as a team.We’re laying the foundation for what isneeded throughout the year,” SergeantWilloughby said.

Parents of Cadet Candidate LisaMoe hung around the in-processing areawith a camera in hand until their daugh-ter was no longer in sight.

“You would think having three chil-dren in college [that] saying-goodbyewould get easier,” Phyllis Moe said. “Butit never does. It just seems like it’s hard to

let go. The time always goes so fast.”Cadet Candidate Moe’s sister is a

cadet at the Academy and, according toher parents, has already been preparingthe candidate for the rigorous trainingshe faces.

The cadet candidates are undergoing18 days of basic military training thatfocuses on self-discipline and physicaltraining to prepare them for the school

year. Classes start Aug. 4, and parentswon’t see them again until Parents’Weekend Sept. 3-6.

The prep school’s mission is to qual-ify cadet candidates for Academyappointments by developing a sense ofaccomplishment and self-confidence thatenables the cadet candidates to functionin the Academy’s demanding environ-ment.

The focus of the prep school hasshifted to preparing four groups: minori-ties, women, enlisted personnel andrecruited athletes — for entrance into theAcademy. The prep school was estab-lished to help enlisted personnel get theacademic preparation needed to enter theservice academies and eventuallybecome officers.

Cadet Candidate Chad Stoll, 21, wasexcited about the opportunity to come tothe Preparatory School from Travis AFBwhere he was an Airman 1st class work-ing as a laboratory technician.

“After high school I wanted tobecome an officer, and the prep schoolwas the right path for me to take,”Airman Stoll said. “I feel privileged to beable to share my experiences with theyounger candidates.”

The cadet candidates can qualify foran appointment to the Academy by com-pleting the prep school program in acad-emics and military training, passing theCandidate Fitness Test, exhibiting strongethical character, receiving the recom-mendation of the school commander andbeing approved by the Academy board.

FRESH FACESPrep school in-processing prepares new class

Cadet candidates line up to begin their in-processing to the prep school

Photos by Jamie McAlisterMany cadet candidates are new toColorado and its thin air. To combataltitude sickness, carrying a canteenat all times is a must.

Learning the prep school’sWarrior Handbook from cover tocover is one of the cadet candi-dates’ first responsibilities.

A handshake from his taxi dri-ver and a green military duffelbag over the shoulder is morecommon than a tearful hug frommom for former Airmen. Theprep school is one of the mostcommon avenues for youngtroops to turn in their stripeswhen following a dream of grad-uating from the Air ForceAcademy.

Saying goodbye to parents and siblings can be anemotional moment for the new students.

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By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

Their job is to be the backbone ofsupport, and it never stops.

When Charles Dye took over man-agement of the Academy’s LogisticsReadiness Division in late March afterworking in the training wing for 15years, he realized he had forgottenhow busy it gets in the logistics area,especially in the summer time whichmost perceive as “downtime” for theAcademy.

“I can’t believe how much workgoes on in all the areas of this divi-sion,” the retired Air Force logisticsNCO said.

“We are supporting GlobalEngagement deployments for thecadets, moving 200 cadets from thecadet area to the processing center,then to Jacks Valley, and returningthem a week later. We’re doing thissix times during the summer,” thedivision director said.

Global Engagement requires issueof equipment by the cadet issue areaunder the direction of EddieRichardson and Tom Gomez andbriefings by Michael O’Garro, theinstallation deployment officer, andhis assistant, Charles Daniels.

At the same time, schedulers and

dispatchers are transporting more than1,200 cadets and equipment to SaylorPark, Colo., for Combat SurvivalTraining. The vehicle operations sec-tion also supports CST with tractorsand trailers to move water tanks, fork-lifts and fuel bowers, concrete andsteel,700 pound units, holding 400gallons of fuel, to Saylor Park.

Is the temposlowing down?

“No, it is onlya foretaste,” Dyesaid.

During thistime, the logisticsdivision supportsIn-Processing-dayand Basic CadetTraining. Close to1,400 appointeesmarched throughCadet Issue on in-processing day, receiving about $1,600in uniform and other items.

Preparing to do that was a hugeundertaking. This issue completes ayear-long effort to procure, receive,and process the equipment, Mr. Dyesaid.

In addition, transportation sup-ported the issuing process by pickingup appointees at different hotels andlocal airports and bringing them to the

Association of Graduates buildingthen to the cadet area.

“I look forward every year tomeeting the basics and watching themgrow into officers,” said Eddie Queen,coach driver.

That same day, transportationmoved more than 600 parents from theAOG to Arnold Hall for a briefing by

the comman-dant.

“As firstimpressions arealways impor-tant, the divisiontook great pridein ensuring thatthe first experi-ence of theappointees andtheir parents wasthat of anAcademy that is

professional in manner and values itsappointees,” Dye said.

Cadet Issue’s role doesn’t endthere.

“In the next few weeks, we contin-ue to issue more clothing to theappointees. Then it’s time for BasicCadet Training in Jacks Valley.Transportation kicks off support tothis by providing 15 U-drive vans andcargo vehicles, tractors, trailers and

forklifts, seven water buffaloes as wellas a shuttle bus daily [from 5 a.m. to 9p.m.] between the Warrior Ramp andJacks Valley for basic cadets and thecadre,” Dye said. “Transportation alsosupported the BCT Open House andstatic display at Peterson AFBWednesday and Thursday, moving allthe appointees there and back.”

For BCT, Cadet Issue providesmore than 100 tents, 1,500 sleepingbags, cots and additional field equip-ment.

“It’s great to meet the newappointees and watch them grow andmature into officers,” said TomGomez, warehouse supervisor.

While all this is occurring for theappointees, the division must continueto support training of cadets through-out the summer months.

The division’s passenger servicearea for airline tickets arranged airlinetickets for movement of 300-400cadets to bases throughout the conti-nental United States and overseas forOperation Air Force. Vehicle opera-tions provided transportation to andfrom airports.

Remarks by Logistics Divisionworkers are telling: “You stay youngbeing surrounded by all these youngmen and women,” said LeopoldoGallegos, Cadet Issue staff.

The logistics division team thatmakes this all happen includes VehicleOperations, the Government InherentBranch, the Materiel ManagementBranch working munitions and fuels,the Base Supply contractor and pas-senger services.

“It’s amazing and fun to watch thebasics turn into a team,” said IlonaVogt, Academy Stock Fund manager.

When do things slow down for theLogistics Division? The rest of thecadet wing returns in August whichsees the start of the football season,Parents’ Weekend and then theCORONA general officers’ confer-ence.

“Maybe the day afterThanksgiving,” Dye said, “but I’m notcounting on it. I am a very lucky per-son. I have a great team and they getthe job done.”

tay in stepS

Logistics Readiness keepsbasic cadet activities rollin’ Photos by 1st Lt. Greg Hignite

A basic cadet is fitted for his dress uniform headgear byCadet 2nd Class Timothy Pendergrass.

Kenny Kunze with the supply warehouse issues basic cadets dress shoes Tuesday.

Shoe boxes line the racks in theLogistics warehouse.

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By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

Summer camp is for things likeswimming, hiking and riding horsesright? Not exactly.

The Society of American MilitaryEngineers recently hosted an annualengineering and construction camp forhigh school students in Jacks Valley

Sixty high school students fromaround the country, divided into sixteams, competed with each other for aweek on engineering projects. Each pro-ject was graded and the team with thehighest overall score was recognized atthe close of the camp. Team spiritaccounted for 25 percent of each pro-ject’s grade.

Teams were given two major pro-jects. First, they competed to build a con-struction beam that could withstand themost stress. Once the reinforced beamswere finished, the students appliedmechanical pressure to try and breakthem. Later, they worked to constructsheds, which were donated to Habitat forHumanity at the end of the camp.

Ideal candidates for the program arestudents finished with their sophomoreyear. The society hopes to “spark inter-est in students to apply to a militaryacademy or civil engineering program,”said Capt. David Reynolds, an Academyinstructor with the Dean of Faculty CivilEngineering. It takes two years to applyto a military academy, so older studentswho became interested in military engi-neering would miss the opportunity tobecome engineers in the armed services.

The camp, now in its fifth year, iscosponsored by the Academy andSAME. Civilian instructors from theDenver chapter of SAME and Academyofficers pool their engineering back-grounds to teach campers. Nine girlsand 51 boys came to the camp this year,though in past years about a third of thegroup has included girls.

The Navy offers a similar program atNaval Base Ventura County in PortHueneme, Calif., at the end of July.

Not the same old camp

SAME camp isn’t all work and no fun as a camper conducts hisown stress test, but without the concrete beam.

One of the SAME campprojects is to build a concretebeam. Each team is allowedto use the same amount ofcement and rebar to make thestrongest shaft possible.Success is measured in howstrong the concrete is.

A hydraulic jack is used toslowly apply stress to a con-crete beam. Campers contin-ue to extend the jack armuntil the beam cracks andbreaks.

Two arms and a bicycle tire are enough to show the power of centrifugal force.A camper is able to lean back without falling assisted by the spinning wheel.

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Story and photo by Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit Staff

The cadet chapel has added eightextra chaplains to its staff for the sum-mer, mostly to assist cadet appointeesas they make their way through BasicCadet Training. There are normally 11active duty and six Reserve chaplainson hand at this time of year.

Chaplain (Maj.) Warren Watties,director of plans and programs at thecadet chapel, said the extra chaplainswere necessary to cover the extra dutiesthe chapel handles during the summer.

“We cannot cover BCT, GlobalEngagement, Combat Survival Trainingand Core Value Education with just the11 chaplains we have on hand,”Chaplain Watties said. “Now we’re ableto be everywhere with the cadets. Thismorning I had 20 cadets come in forcounseling, and I had six chaplains sit-ting right here waiting to serve them.”

Chaplains are sensitive to the prob-lems cadets face as they move throughthe Academy, especially new cadets

who are experiencing many abruptchanges.

“The most crucial time in a young18-year-old’s life is after they graduatefrom high school, when they’re goinginto the military or going away to col-lege,” Chaplain Watties said. “Cadetsare doing both when they come to theAcademy, so they’re under a lot ofstress.”

Having extra chaplains on hand isnot anything new for the Academy.Reserve chaplains have supported the

Academy during BCT for the last 20years.

“The newly instigated OfficerDevelopment System has raised theimportance of Basic Cadet Training,given that it is the first opportunity toteach and model the Air Force core val-ues to these young future leaders,” saidChaplain (Col.) Thomas Schenk, whooversees the Reserve chaplains and isalso a 1972 graduate of the Academy.“I appreciate the recent changes madein the training of cadets. My training

was good and demanding. Today’s ODSis better and just as demanding. Goodleadership, which challenges but alsoencourages, corrects but also praises,demands but also models, is the onlykind of leadership which will workwith today’s young person and trans-form a bright civilian into a conscien-tious, devoted Air Force officer.”

“There is recognition by theAcademy leadership and the Air Force asa whole, of the spiritual, not to be con-fused with religious, nature of humanbeings,” Chaplain Schenk said. “Humanbeings ask ‘Why?’They function bestwhen they have an answer to that ques-tion that makes sense of their endeavors.This is especially true of those who arecalled upon to risk their lives. Of course,this is the domain of chaplains.”

They understand that a cadet’s day-to-day activities can be trying. They arethere to offer their support wheneverthey can.

“While the basics are in school andgoing through training, there are chap-lains out there watching them march,”said Chaplain Watties. “We eat in thedining hall with them. I ran with themthis morning at 0445. Everywhere thebasics are, from classrooms to training,we’re out there with them. Some of itcan be very traumatic, so it’s alwaysgood to have a chaplain there.”

Chapel adds Reserve chaplains for summer

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Security #1 locks up one-pitch championshipBy Dave CastillaSports and Fitness Center

Academy softball traditionally takesa two-week break to allow folks time forvacations over the Fourth of July. Butfireworks, barbecues and family tripscouldn’t keep some die-hard playersfrom the diamond, so the sports and fit-ness center held a one-pitch softballtournament Saturday.

Security Forces #1 topped all teamsto win the tourney. The championshipcame on a lop-sided 25-8 victory overthe 10th Communications Squadron.

The cops’ final win came largelybecause they know Jak. Chris Jakubinwas a one-man wrecking crew at theplate, hitting two home runs, a doubleand a single to drive in eight runs.Teammate Rick Martin contributed withfour hits and four runs scored.

Communications’ Dan Kulp hadtwo base hits, drove in three runs andscored twice for the runners-up.

SFS#1 ended the day undefeated.The champs opened with a shameless22-2 drubbing of their brother teamSFS#2 in the first game of the morning.Jakubin and Al Roberson each hit homeruns and drove in four RBIs apiece.

The top cops followed up with a 20-4win over Communications. SFS#1 had14 runs after two innings, thanks largelyto Jakubin’s three-run home run andRoberson’s three-run double.

Hospital fell to the eventual champs24-5. Security’s Dan Aragon hit a grandslam in the fifth inning and teammate

Martin crossed the plate five times.Communications earned a small

measure of satisfaction by outlastingSFS#2 in an 8-7 extra-inning thriller.

Security #2 held a 5-1 edge afterfour innings, but Communications came

back, scoring three in the fifth and fourin the sixth. A double by Security’s TomLovejoy drove in two runs to tie thescore at 8 after seven innings.Communications’ Kris Lamb drove inDan Warren to score the game-winning

run in the top of the eighth.Communications continued its win-

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Photo by Charley StarrAl Roberson eyes the ball as he swings at the pitch.

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. Rush

Making perfectBryan Ezkrat gets low to field a ground ball during a practice session for theAcademy’s staff baseball team. The shortstop hopes to lead the base squadto victory against a team of Congressmen who visit this weekend. The con-gressional delegation has already won a similar showdown at West Point.The teams join on the diamond Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Falcon BaseballStadium. All Academy employees are encouraged to come out and ensurethe home team has a vocal support advantage.

By Academy Spirit staff

An Academy Falcon finishedsixth in the finals of the women’sjavelin throw at the 2004 U.S.Olympic Trials in Sacramento,Calif., Sunday.

All-American sophomore DanaPounds saved her best for last,throwing for a personal record of173’3” on her final throw. Her markplaced the Lexington, Ken., nativein the upper half of the 12 finalists,the closest an Academy cadet hascome to making the Olympics. Itwas the second-best throw of anycollegiate athlete in the field.

Kim Kreiner won the event witha top throw of 182’7”. She is joinedon the Olympic Team by SarahMalone (177’11”) and DeniseO’Connell (177’4”).

Several former Falcons havecompeted for the United States inthe Olympics. Graduate AlonzoBabers won two gold medals in

1984 running the 400-meter and4x400-meter relay races. BobNeiman competed in threeOlympics – 1976, 1980 and 1988 –in the modern pentathlon. He alsofenced in 1980. Cathy Callaghancompeted in the 1988 games’ teamhandball. Recent graduate 1st Lt.Seth Kelsey is headed to Athens,Greece, to compete this year infencing.

Pounds advanced to the javelinfinals by placing second in herflight and third overall in the quali-fying round July 9. Her first throwof the night traveled 172’10”, justshy of her Academy-record and per-sonal-best mark of 172’11”. Poundswas the highest-placing collegiateathlete of the night and one of twothat advanced to the finals.

Falcon pole vaulter Paul Gensicjust missed making the trip to theTrials. His top height in qualifyingwas 5.50 meters and the lowestheight taken was 5.51 meters.

Javelin thrower nearlyearns trip to Olympics

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Honor guard positionsThe base Honor Guard loses several

members this summer and needs newvolunteers. Help recognize fellowAirmen and carry on a proud traditionof service.

Interested Airmen can observe amilitary funeral or ceremony to learnmore about the program. Call MasterSgt. Robert Garrison, 333-7704.

Run aroundThe next base-wide fitness run is

July 26 at 4 p.m. starting outside FalconStadium. Each run is 1.5 miles long. AHealth and Wellness Center sports packwill be presented to the two participantswho make the most improvement fromtheir previous run times.

Stress management A three-week stress management

course begins at the family support cen-ter July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thecourse is designed to help militarymembers and their families managestress and improve their lives. The classcontinues July 29 and Aug. 5 at the sametime. Call 333-3733 to register.

Renaissance FestivalThe Renaissance Festival comes to

the Academy Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Tickets are free for cadets and $8for all military and DoD cardholders.The event is a re-enactment of the festi-val held in Larkspur, Colo. The festivalincludes Comics on Duty and theSociety for Creative Anachronisms, aswell as a concert in Arnold Hall.

Rocky Mountain GamesVolunteers are needed to help with

the Rocky Mountain State Games, anOlympic-style sports festival held at theAcademy and nearby locations July 30to Aug. 1.

Interested volunteers can contactKeri Ashley at 634-7333, ext.. 1009.

Wood safetyBecome certified to use Air Force

wood shops by taking a free, 45-minutelesson. The class is every Thursday at5:30 p.m.

Spouses Club social The Officers Spouses Club Fall

Membership Welcome Social is Aug. 26at 6:30 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. Allmilitary officer spouses are welcome tojoin.

For membership information con-

tact Ms. Carol Proctor, 472-0282.

CFC storiesAcademy Combined Federal

Campaign organizers are seeking storiesabout people helped by CFC charities.Stories will be publicized to demonstratehow the campaign helps people locally.

The Academy campaign is inSeptember and October. For informa-tion contact Maj. LeAnn Derby at 333-8695 or Capt. Eric Ensley, 333-8470.

Awards ceremony Awards ceremony to honor military

and civilian award winners for the sec-ond quarter takes place Aug. 2 from 3 to4:30 p.m. at the Officers’ Club.

Writing courseThe next Effective Bullet Writing

Course is July 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.at the Community Center’s Lower Level,Suite 117. Contact Senior MasterSergeant Judy Bailly at 333-9389 orjudy.bailly@usafa.afmil to sign up.

Senior NCO induction The Senior NCO Induction

Ceremony is Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. in theFalcon Stadium Press Box. Attendance isopen to everyone. Uniform is uniform ofthe day.

Hockey GameReaders are invited to an ice hockey

game between local, junior, college andprofessional hockey players to supportThe Home Front Cares, a nonprofitorganization that helps military fami-lies, and the Wounded Soldiers Fund.The game takes place Saturday at 7 p.m.in the Sertich Ice Arena at MemorialPark. For tickets, call 481-1544 or sendan e-mail to asuhr@earthlink.net orvpho@scahahockey.com.

Race for the CureVolunteers are needed to help with

Colorado Springs’ annual Race for theCure event, Aug. 8 at Iron Horse Park onFort Carson. Assistance is needed forparking, child care, crowd control, tim-ing, set up and tear down, trash detail,course marshal and more. Contact PattyAnderson at irsunny@adelphia.net orcall 622-8079.

Habitat for HumanityVolunteers are needed for a Habitat

for Humanity project July 17 from 9a.m. to noon. No special skills arerequired and refreshments are provided.Contact sandyshores@adelphia.net tovolunteer.

Olympic exhibitThe U.S. Olympic Committee

Visitor Center has a free Hall of Fameexhibit, “The Champions: Portraits fromthe NCAA Arena,” with Rich Clarksonportraits, until Sept. 30. The center is at1750 E. Boulder.

Swimming poolsSeveral local swimming pools offer

discounted admission for military mem-bers and their families. The ColoradoSprings Parks, Recreation and CulturalServices’ Aquatic Section charges $2.75per person for military identification cardholders at three outdoor pool locations:

Valley Hi Pool, 610 South CheltonRoad, phone: 471-9085.

Portal Pool 3535, North Hancock,phone: 388-8287.

Monument Valley Pool, 220 MesaRoad, phone: 578-6636.

Public swim hours are 11:30 a.m. to 6p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6p.m., Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday.

The YMCA Southeast FamilyCenter and Armed Services YMCA poolalso offers a special public-swim admis-sion rate of $2.75 a person to militaryfamilies. The facility is located at 2190Jet Wing Drive (next to Sierra HighSchool). Public hours are 1 to 9:30 p.m.Monday through Friday; 1 to 7 p.m.Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Fun Walk The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch

Club hosts a 10-kilometer walk for thewhole family July 24. Register between7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Call Kaye at 372-3541 or Russ at 667-5662 for more info.

Korean War Memorial The Korean War Veterans Monument

hosts a ceremony commemorating the51st anniversary of the end of the warJuly 24 at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park, 300S. Union Blvd. Veterans and guests willspeak. For more info, contact DutchNelsen at 475-7499.

Academy SpiritJuly 16, 2004NEWS16

Academy

HappeningsCadet Chapel

10 a.m. – Catholic mass andProtestant worship

No Jewish or Orthodox services

Community Center

Protestant

9:15 a.m. – Inspirational GospelService (Base Auditorium)

9:45 a.m. – Shared Faith Service(chapel)

11:15 a.m. – Youth and AdultSunday School classes

Catholic

5 p.m. – Saturday mass

8:15 a.m. – Sunday mass

11:15 a.m. – Sunday mass

Catholic CCD: No classes during the summer

In Town

Harmon gate closes FridayAccess to the cadet area will be

limited to one gate during secondBasic Cadet Training, Friday toAug. 4. Charlie 2, located in frontof Harmon Hall, closes during thistime.

To gain access to the cadetarea, use the entry control pointbehind the Consolidated EducationTraining Facility (Fairchild Annex),which remains open around theclock.

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Do it and continue to make a difference.Troops to Teachers is a US Department of Education program by DANTES.

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Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Sunday 10:00 -4:00 $4 admission over 90 dealers glassginder on duty, bring in your chips forrepair info: Jo Peterson 719-596-8839

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AAPPLIANCESPPLIANCESWasher & dryer, separate units, asking$150 obo, 622-8607.

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Water heaters, dishwashers, GarbageDisp., sinks, OTR microwaves, tiolets,and other water connected appliances,ret. AF member BBB and AARP. TomMorgan, 282-1274 (W) 232-4385 (C)

AAUTUTOMOOMOTIVETIVE

CCARSARS1952 MG TD kit car built 1987, 1969Chevette eng, walnut dash, leather seats.9325 mi., $8000 OBO 633-2591 for app.

2004 Honda VTX 1300S (retro) $7850.($1450 below dealer list). Still underdealer warranty. Incredible ride w/lots ofpower loaded! Includes $1000 ofupgrades free! Bob 650-9200 or 264-6381

For Sale 1999 Monte carlo $10,50059k mi. 442-1782

2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 10,000Miles Silver/black interior asking for14,500 or best offer 598-2289

2003 Ford FocusZX3 like new, 24,500kmiles, A/C, prem. Wheels, fm/cd/mp3stereo. Below book, $10,500. 487-2912

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, 38,300miles for $12,000. 930-3765

2000 Subaru Outback, 27k miles, newtires, excellent condition, $14,000 obo.687-8876 or 330-9468

2000 Subaru Impreza R/S, 2.5L, 4 dr.,very sharp, 49K mi., retail over $14K,sasking only $11,200, 382-7061.

1999 Chevy Lumina, low miles (57k),AC, AM/FM radio, CD, very clean,$7,000 393-7870

1995 Chevy Monte Carlo Z34, a/c,ps/pw/pl, leather, white, ABS, garaged,164k miles. $1,850 obo. 282-3598

1991 Toota Camry DX, grey, V6, 5spd., CC, AC, PB, PL, PW,AM/FM/cass., non-smker., $3,500, 650-0595.

1991 Volvo 740, auto, Burgandy, leather,power, only 197k mi, incl 4 studdedsnow tires $2,200 651-9805

1989 Ford Mustang GT Conv., wht.,blk. top, aftermarket parts, needs minorengine assembly, $2,500 obo, 499-3590.

1986 Eagle Limited Edition, runsgreat, 4wd $1000 obo. 472-8776

1983 CJ-8 Jeep Scrambler, new paint,tires, batt, starter, chrome & much more,must sell, leaving area 576-3886

1981 Honda CB750F, 42k miles, runswell, good cond, many new parts,needs brake wrk $450 OBO 444-8889

1979 Corvette, 2nd owner, 113kmiles, t-top, custom interior, over$16,000 invested, selling for $8,500 obo.930-4362

TTRR UCKSUCKS2002 LandRover Freelander, AWD,red, ex. Condition, 32k miles, stillunder warranty, $15,000. 660-6288

1999 Dodge 1500 SLT, nice & clean,shortbed, tint, bedliner, extended cab$10,000 OBO 232-4335

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TTRR UCKSUCKS1999 Ford Ranger XLT, fully loaded,auto, 4-door, king cab, bedliner, CD,Tonneau cover, V6, 66,000 mi, $10,500OBO 559-8964

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4x4,moonroof, leather interior, power every-thing, 56k miles, must see $11,900 obo.472-0248

1995 Land Rover Discovery fwd V8,very good cond, black w/tan leather inte-rior, ABS, dual moon roofs, grille guard,rear jump seats, 101k mi, $7,600 491-1835

1991 Ford Explorer V6, new tires, newexhaust, new brakes, new battery, runsgreat. $2,500 obo. 570-9129

VVANSANS1995 Honda Odyssey, very reliable, 3rdrow folds flat, 1 owner, 151k mile, reara/c, parked at AFA lot. $5,800 obo.472-0513 or 761-8393

MMOOTORCYCLETORCYCLE1998 Yamaha YZF-R1, 13k miles, D&Dpipe, new Dunlop 208's, jetted, adultowned immaculate bike. $5,700. 472-9530

1982 Honda GL-1100 CustomizedStreet Cruiser, Gum-Metal Grey, Blue &Silver Penstriping, Leather bags andaccents, $4,500 obo. 481-0222 or 510-7863

BBOOAATSTS1983 Crestliner Deep V, 18', 140Mercury I/O, fish & ski, stereo, full top,one owner, great condition, $5,000, 481-8850.

1995 Bayliner w/trailer, 120 hp force,$7,000 OBO 559-9428

CCAMPERSAMPERS2003 10' x 6' trailer, new condition,paid $2,300 asking $1,350. 282-3845

1999 Jayco Eagle 12, deluxe model,sleeps 8, heater, fridge, stove, screenrm., canopy, boat rack, $4,600 obo, 531-5341.

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Receiver hitch, class II, fits '96-'04Chrysler minivans, $65, 591-0179/238-8875.

BBABYABY IITEMSTEMSCrib and changing table, excellent con-dition. Oak crib $80, changing table$35. Please call before 8pm. 472-9598

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Childcare: loving stay at home momwilling to care for a family withmulti children call 559-5127

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Monument - Jackson Creek4br/3.5ba/2car, 3100 sq.ft., beautiful,spacious, built in 1999, fenced yard, cen-tral a/c, sprinkler system, w/d, fridge, 2fireplaces. $1,490/mo + dep. 481-5776

Briargate - 5bd/3.5ba, 3000 sq. ft., walk-ing distance to schools. 3 year leasedesired, $1,395/mo plus dep. 282-7622

Woodmen/ Austin Bluffs - 3 yr. old4bd/2ba ranch, 1666 sq. ft., great peakview, pool, tennis court, basketballincluded. $1,200/mo. 219-0427

Townhouse 3bd/2ba/2car attached, 5miles from South gate $955/mo, no pets.661-4461

BRIARGATE- 4bed/2Bath 2000+sqFt. 2car gar. All appliances included for ten-ant use Wonderful area; quiet, peaceful,secure, School District 20. Close andconvenient to everything; Academy,shopping restaurants, schools; EVERY-THING 100% NEGOTIABLE. Only$1200/month negotiable. Cellphone:303-882-5295 Home: 719-661-4718

Cottonwood Creek - D-20, 3bd/2ba/2car,no pets, 5 miles from AFA, $955/mo +dep., available 6/15. 535-2988

Garden of the Gods - 2000sq. ft.,4br/2.5ba/2car, hardwood floors, 2decks, gas fireplace, pike peak view,close to park. $1,250/mo. 761-6787 or930-3343

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6925 Ash Creek Hts. #204 off of N.Carefree, never lived in 2bd/2ba, deck,garden tub, pool, gym, great view. 687-2276

Condo - brand new, gated, N. Carefree &Powers, 2bd/2ba, great view. $900/mo.687-2276 or 330-9468

3 br, 2.5 ba, 2 car garage, 2 mi. fromPAFB, no smk/pets, $1,000/mo. +deposit, gnelson417@aol.com, 719-637-3665.

Central COS, 3 br home for rent, 2.5 ba,shop in back, $1,100/mo. + $1,100 dep.,630-8488.

Townehome-Winewood Village, quietsecluded area/end unit, 2 bdrm, 2 bath,garage, fireplace, patio, fenced, nosmoking, min 1 yr lease, $950/mo., $500sec. dep., call Brian 661-9069

Single family home: 1bd, shared bath,living rm, all utilities paid, looking forsingle soldiers that want to live off post$350/mo 210-2249

House: 5br, 4ba, close to gate 20, 2-cargar, sec syst, AC, fenced yard, 3 levels,nice home, must see, avail Aug 1,$1,275/mo 382-4898

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Near Ft. Carson mobile home on a lgefend yd, in Ftn 2br 50x12 ft. AvailableNow $400 mo 599-7554

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FFURNITUREURNITURE$105 Full Pillowtop Mattress Set.New with warranty. Can deliver.719-391-2130

$119 Queen Orthopedic MattressSet. New in plastic and can deliver.719-391-2130

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$125 Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. Inplastic, with warranty, can deliver. 719-391-2130

$170 King Double-Sided PillowtopMattress. Brand new with Warranty. Candeliver. 719-391-2130

$399 Solid Wood Sleigh Bed. & NEWMattress Set. Still in Box. Warranty 719-391-2130

$499 5-pc Bedroom Set. Includes BrandNew Mattress Set. Still in Box.Warranty. 719-391-2130

9-pc Cherry Bedroom Set. Brand newand includes New Mattress Set. Lists$3000, Sacrifice $1000. Can Deliver!719-391-2130

All Wood Bedroom Set. Beautiful Style.Still in Box. Retails for $4500. Will sellfor $1200. 719-391-2130

Bed All Wood Bedroom Set. 7 gorgeouspieces still in box! Cost $4500 Sell $895471-7220

Bed Cherry Sleigh. New in box! Mustsell $195 328-9728

Full Pillowtop Matress Set. Brand newin plastic! Must Sell $115 866-7042

King Pillowtop Mattress Set, new in fac-tory wrap, cost $795, sacrifice $180.Call 667-0635.

King Pillowtop Mattress Set, new in fac-tory wrap, cost $795, sacrifice $180.Call 667-0635.

BED-MEMORY FOAM Mattress set,new in plastic, cost $2395, must sell$750. Call 328-9728.

BED-MEMORY FOAM Mattress set,new in plastic, cost $2395, must sell$750. Call 328-9728.

POOL TABLE 8FT. Gorgeous new highend table 1" slate, leather pockets, handcarved legs. Cost $4800 sell $1595. 667-0311

A Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set, new inplastic, cost $795, must sell $135. Call667-0311.

FFURNITUREURNITURESuper single waterbed with under-dresser, bookshelf, headboard, newmattress & heater, sheets, $25, 337-6992.

5 pc. cherry dinette set, $190, cher-ry coffee table, $75, cherry endtable, $50 obo, wicker/glass coffee& end table, $40 obo, Yvonne at573-7156 between 10 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Queen sz. waterbed, $200 obo, twinbunk bed & dresser, $225 obo,Asian Turkish rugs, varioussz./color, Rita at 231-5227 or 573-7156 after 5 p.m.

Bistro patio set, table, 4 chairs$100; Kenmore washer & dryer$100 382-8981

CA king waterbed w/cabinet head-board, $300, dresser w/mirror $75,Highboy dresser $45, call for pic382-9742

GGARAARAGEGE SSALEALE17 July, 6306-A E. Elderberrry, 8a.m. - 3 p.m., computer and babyitems. 472-1012

HHELPELP WWANTEDANTED$250 TO $500 a week Will train to workat home Helping the U.S. Governmentfile HUD/FHA mortage refunds Noexpirence necessary Call Toll Free 1-866-537-2907

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Part Time Receptionist $8-$9hr PhoneComputer Office Equip. Flex hrs. Call593-8232

Babysitter needed for 5 yr old in ourhome, married couple seeks sitter foroccasional weekend nights out,Airport/Powers area, pay DOE, must bedog friendly, must meet parents of pre-teens beforehand 597-6984

HHOUSEOUSE FORFOR SSALEALETerrific 2 story floor plan with formalliving & dining. Main level fam. rm w/fireplace. Lg. Kitchen, all newer appli-ances. 3bd/3ba/ 2 car gar., 1652 sq. ft.Incredibly priced at $149,900. Call - ThePartners, Maria or Sharon, Re/MaxProperties, Inc. 226-9126

Must see, immaculate, 4 br, 3 ba on lg.mature lot, close to schools and shop-ping, $217,900, 510-0043.

FSBO - REDUCED! 6bd/4ba, 4002 sq.ft., 4166 total, Wagon Trails - Ridge, 3living areas, central vac, motivated.593-0031

Townhouse for sale in SoutheastColorado Springs, 1397 sq. ft., 3bd/2bawith playground in back oh house, con-venient to PAFB, SAFB and Ft Carson$126,900. 219-1555

SOUTHEAST- 4bd/2ba/1.5, immaculatecondition, no maint. yard. $156,500.573-8790

3bd, 4 level, 6 miles from AFA, 2345 sq.ft., newer carpet and window, family andgame room. $189,000. 291-5572

Fountain Valley, panoramic view of mtn,4 bd, 3 ba, vaulted ceiling & skylights,central air, built in microwave, humidi-fied air, alarm syst, deck, lg fenced yard,2-car gar $176,900 no realtors 382-0573

Large roomy bi-level home, sprnklr syst,ctrl air for those hot summer days, vinylwindows, alum siding, very close toschools, park, and Ft Carson, was$160,000, now reduced to $155,000! callRex at 232-3881

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Burley d-Lite walk and ride child carrier$150, The Firm exercise system with allaccessories $100, Zany Brainy StoreMore toy organizer $40 each, The Stepw/video $20, oak glider $20, little tykestractor and trailer $15 each. 472-5967

4- 215/R70/15 Firestone tires, decenttread, on Dodge 5 hole rim $40 set. 536-0586

Camelback couch neutral color $100,youth bed white $25, Ford FocusHotwheels. 536-0586

Handmade Oriental carpet, blue/creamPeking design, wool, 9x6, excellent con-dition, gorgeous rug, $1,800. 472-8607

China set - 46 piece, Noritake, platinum-rimmed Japanese rose set. Absolutelyflawless and over 30 years old! Over$400 at antique auction, $200 obo,Crystal set- 24 piece, diamond etchedfinish, champagne , wine, desert andmartini styles. Over 30 years old and nota single crack or chip, $45. 472-9838

Full Upright oak piano & bench $300, 2blue wingback chairs $75/pair. 264-8340

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