Checkpoints December 1988

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CHECKPOINTS is published in February, May, August and November by the Association of Graduates, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5000 (Phone: 719-472-2067) and printed by Graphic Services of Colorado Springs, Colo. It is provided as part of an annual membership package which costs $25. Second-class postage paid at the USAF Academy, Colo. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or at¬ titude of the Association of Graduates, its officers or the editorial staff. The ap¬ pearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Graduates of the products or services advertised. Copyright Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy, Fall 1988.

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Annual Corporate Report Fund Raising, Membership Key Issues

By Dick Coppock, ’61, Executive Vice President, AOG

GENERAL —Fiscal year 1988 (1 July 1987-30 June 1988) saw the Association of Graduates devote asignificant portion of its ef¬ forts to two major areas: raising funds for the proposed alumni center and increasing emphasis on the cadet life membership at graduation program. Both have taken on dramatic importance for all association members and will continue to require the energy and support of all alumni if we are to be successful.

After two years of effort the board of directors fi nalized and approved acomplete revision of the association’s bylaws. The previous governing document served us well for many years, but a complete overhaul was needed to increase the efficiency of cur¬ rent and future operations and to reflect the level of maturity the association has reached. The major changes in the bylaws are discussed by association president. Col. (Ret) Jim Wilhelm, ’61, in an accompanying article.

MEMBERSHIP —Graduates continue to convert from annual to life memberships. Life membership increased by 247 in FY ’88, with 183 of that number coming from the Class of 1988 via their participation in the life membership at graduation program. This cadet payroll deduction program is receiving the continuing atten¬ tion of the association staff and board of directors. With multiple demands upon cadet dollars, the association has undertaken a concerted effort to increase the perceived value of life member¬ ship in the eyes of cadets. Among those newly-offered benefits for

members are the AOG MasterCard, discounted air travel and dis¬ counted hotel accommodations. Rental car discounts (Hertz and National) are also available to all holders of the AOG MasterCard. Associate membership is on the rise as parents and friends continue to show their support for the association and the Academy. Alumni should encourage classmates and fellow graduates to begin or continue their membership. More efficient and new services are directly dependent on agrowing membership base.

FINANCES —The annual audit report is provided in this magazine for the information of members. Total assets now ex¬ ceed $3 million for the first time in association history. This represents agrowth of some $650,000 over FY ’87 year-end assets, with $236,000 of that figure representing an increase in life membership accumulations. The majority of the remaining growth resulted from contributions and earnings in restricted funds.

STAFF PERSONNEL —There were no changes or additions to the association staff during FY ’88.

PUBLICATIONS —Checkpoints and Register editor, Tom Kroboth, continues to do an outstanding job of dealing with the publications budget, deadlines and aconstantly-expanding de¬ mand for advertising and special-interest articles. There is always more to print in our quarterly magazine than dollars, space and time permit. The solutions to these problems, of course, lie in in¬ creased membership and our planned alumni center which together will provide the funding and facilities necessary to in¬ crease our publications staff and the number of issues per year. The mailing of our first computerized biographical data form resulted in adeluge of returns, chiefly from nonmembers who had not seen their Register information in years. Our two computer data input specialists, Steve and Irene Knight, did ayeoman job of inputting all the data received prior to the 1July 1988 deadline, and our 1988 Register should be the most up-to-date issue we’ve seen in years.

MERCHANDISING —Sales efforts continued to show increas¬ ing returns, as alimited-edition lithograph was added to our mer¬ chandise line. Saber sales increased as well, even though the price the AOG must pay to the supplier continues to rise dramatically. Plans for FY ’89 include abrass lamp and “alumnus” license plate frames. The flow of sales revenue subsidizes the general operating fund and enables us to delay the rate of annual mem¬ bership dues increases which become necessary from time to time due to inflationary pressures.

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ACADEMY

(AFA)

FUND —Contributions to the 1987-88 AFA Fund totalled some $167,000, somewhat short of the $175,000 goal. Included in contributions were some $38,000 in restricted contributions —approximately $28,900 of this amount represented gifts to the class of 1963 fund, which we’re told will eventually result in amajor contribution to the AOG Building Fund.

AOG BUILDING FUND

responded well to fund-raising appeals. The $1 million target figure for alumni contributions has yet to be reached, however, and the association and key-man volunteers are stepping up the pace to encourage graduate support. Numerous corporations and foundations have been approached, and formal proposals were requested and submitted in many cases. Three major corporations have responded to date with strong support. The design/develop¬ ment phase (35 percent) of design planning has been eompleted, and the design has been accepted by the Air Force.

Corporate Report: (Continued from page 7.)

RESTRICTED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS —Restricted and en¬ dowment funds other than the AFA and Building Funds now total in excess of $1.1 million. These funds are administered by the association on behalf of the Academy and alumni. New to the fund listing is the CUES Endowment Fund which, when fully en¬ dowed, will pay all expenses for the twice-yearly Cadet Com¬ manders Leadership Enrichment Seminars.

CHAPTERS —We now have 25 active chapters associated with the AOG. The Air Force Academy Society of Washington, D.C. was also formed by interested graduates to “. ..foster the profes¬ sional, business and leadership growth of Society members through education and programs (that) support the ideals, goals and programs of the U.S. Air Force Academy.” Future AOG plans include amore formal program of support to chapters worldwide. Many chapters continued to be very active in support¬ ing Academy athletic programs and cadet visits to their local areas.

SERVICES —AOG membership cards are or will shortly be in the hands of all members. Acard will provide the members with the necessary identi fi cation to receive current and future member discounts —hotel, airline, rental cars. The AOG MasterCard continues to be popular, and cards were recently made available to cadets in the life membership at graduation program. Credit limits in the latter case correspond to Academy regulations. Cadets will soon also be offered the opportunity to purchase airline tickets for the Christmas leave period at discounted rates. Adiscount airfare program is currently being negotiated for graduate and associate members with two major airlines, and a proposal for rental car discounts is under evaluation. Ahotel dis¬ count program is explained elsewhere in this magazine. The saber rental program increases in popularity, and the addition of new sabers and custom shipping containers has brought increased customer satisfaction and reduced damage/losses. During FY ’88, the association staff provided reunion services for the Classes of 1962 (25th) and 1963 (25th), as well as alarge group of returning alumni for Homecoming 1987.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MORE ON SHANNON

Checkpoints Editor

Dear Sir,

Your use of the Air Force Times ac¬ count of the change in David Shannon’s Academy records (Spring 1988, page 9) directed by the Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR) is disappointing. The article is inaccurate in some respects and obtuse in others. Con¬ sequently it will not achieve your purpose of explaining the review process.

Concerning the Honor Process. The ar¬ ticle implies that the honor process started with the hearing officer finding in Shan¬ non’s favor. His father is quoted as saying that the first hearing cleared his son of ly¬ ing. Actually, the hearing officer was the second hearing, not the first. Previously, aCadet Honor Board had found beyond a reasonable doubt that Shannon had lied.

Despite the article’s assertion, the assis¬ tant staff judge advocate did not reverse the hearing of fi cer. He wrote alegal review which concluded the evidence of record was not consistent with the hearing officer’s decision. The Academy Board, after reviewing the record and the legal review, reversed the hearing officer. That decision was supported by the Personnel Council (which also reviewed the record), the Secretary or his designee, and the other agency and individuals mentioned in the article.

Concerning the BCMR. Now, nearly three years later, without any new evidence on the merits, the BCMR directs that Shannon’s records be changed to show he left because of achange of career goals. That itself is untrue, of course, but since it favors the Shannons, they will no doubt fi nd it entirely acceptable. The BCMR obviously wanted to grant clemen¬ cy and simply did so. Their explanation of injustice” is just atransparent

Concerning Honor and the Cadet Wing. The BCMR is probably unaware of the damage such decisions in fl ict on cadets’ respect for the Honor System. We cannot fault or at least should not be sur¬ prised at cadets who conclude that the higher ups” don’t enforee the Code’s sanctions, so they won’t either. Nor can we fault those who conclude that acadet with an influential or persistent father can defeat or substantially mitigate the Honor process. Iam not being speculative. Several cadets expressed those sentiments

to me after similar decisions during my tenure there.

Sincerely,

Franklin P. Flatten

SERVICE ENTITLEMENTS

Dear AOG

Iam preparing to separate from the Air Force and become afederal civil servant. I have heard that my active duty time and, possibly, my cadet time, may be applied toward Civil Service retirement and an-

Audit Report: (Continued from page 9.)

nual leave. Unfortunately, Ihave had no luck in verifying this.

Iwould appreciate any assistance you could provide in answering the following two questions. First, can my active duty time and cadet time be used for Federal Civil Service retirement and annual leave? Second, if so, what steps must be taken to ensure my time is forwarded into the Civil Service system. Thank you for your time and effort.

Sincerely,

Gregory F. Smith,’77

(Continued on page 13.)

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Letters: (Continued from page 11.)

(Editor’s note: The following answer was provided from the Academy’s Direc¬ torate of Civilian Personnel.)

To: Gregory F. Smith

1. Active duty and cadet time are creditable in Civil Service for both annual leave and retirement. The only time military service is not credited is when the employee is amilitary retiree. To ensure you are credited with the proper amount of service, bring all your DD 214 forms to your Civilian Personnel Office prior to in¬ processing.

2. Military service after 1956 is only counted towards retirement if you make a three percent contribution of the military basic pay received, plus interest. Interest begins two years after the effective date of joining the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). However, no interest will actually be charged if the deposit is com¬ pleted before the end of the year after in¬ terest begins, i.e., if the deposit is com¬ pleted within three years of the effective date of electing to join FERS.

3. Further information should be avail¬ able through your local Civilian Personnel Of fi ce’s Af fi rmative Employment Divi¬ sion.

STEPHEN D. FUHRMANN Chief, Labor and Employee Relations

Division

Directorate of Civilian Personnel U.S. Air Force Academy

LACROSSE ERROR

Dear Sirs:

The summer edition of Checkpoints credited the 1987-1988 varsity Lacrosse team with a fi rst-ever NCAA tournament bid.

On behalf of my fellow 1971 Air Force Varsity Lacrosse teammates, Iwould like to set the record straight. In 1971 Air Force was invited to and participated in the first NCAA Lacrosse Championship Tournament. We played Maryland in the quarterfinals (as evidenced by the accom¬ panying AF flyer).

Next time guys, check the archives!

Sincerely,

Edward A. Mcllhenny,

AF Lacrosse 1971-1974.

(Editor's note: The accompanying flyer provided by Mr. Mcllhenny^ did in fact provide proof that the 1971 lacrosse team participated in the NCAA Quarterfinals, had an excellent season winning all 14 of their regular games, but dropped the quarterfinal game to Maryland. The score of that final contest shall remain in the ar¬ chives!)

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Audit Report: (Continued from page 13.)

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES OF THE UNlTE'D'STATfS'XfR FORCrACADEHY

NOTES TOTINANCIAL STATEMENTS -jp JUnTT96'6

NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

and certain operating expenses are allocated to program expenses and general and administrative expenses based on management estimation.

6. The Association is anonpro fi t corporation and is exempt from Federal and State income taxes.

NOTE 2-NOTE PAYABLE

A. Income is recognized when earned, and expenses are

Basis of Accounting -These statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, recognized when incurred. All interest, dividends and other investment income are accounted for in the fund which owns the related investments.

B. To ensure observance of any limitations or restrictions placed on the use of resources available to the Association, the fi nancial records of the Association are maintained in accordance with the principles of fund accounting. This is the procedure by which resources for various purposes are classi fi ed for accounting and reporting purposes into funds established according to their nature and purpose. Separate accounts are maintained for each fund; however, in the accompanying fi nancial statements, funds that have similar characteristics have been combined into fund groups. Accordingly, all fi nancial transactions are reported by fund group.

The assets, liabilities, and fund balances of the Association are reported in three self-balancing fund groups as follows:

1. Unrestricted Funds -include undesignated and designated resources available for support of the Association operations.

Unrestricted Funds consist of the following:

a. General FundAccounts for the operations of the Association. Unrestricted revenue is used to pay current operating expenses. Included in the General Fund is a$24,180 board designated endowment of which the earnings will be used to offset general operating expenses in the future,

b. Life Membership Funds -

(1) Original Life Membership Fund -This fund accounts for all monies received from life membership dues through 30 June 1984. The Board of Directors has directed that these funds be invested and that the income from such investments be available to pay current operating expenses. Through 30 June 1984, none of these life membership monies had been used to pay current operating expenses. Earnings after 30 June 1984 will be transferred to the General Fund as required to offset expenses for consulting services, equipment acquisitions, and additional personnel. In the fiscal year ended 30 June 1988, the fund earned approximately $105,796 and $74,175 was transferred to the General Fund.

The amount payable at 30 June 1988 represents borrowings against a $50,000 line of credit with abank. The interest is payable quarterly at 9.25 percent. The note is due in full on 20 January 1989.

NOTE 3-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PUN

The Association has ade fi ned contribution pro fi t sharing retirement plan through Shearson, Lehman, Hutton, covering all employees who are 21 years of age, have completed one year of service and are not covered by acollective bargaining agreement. This plan provides for full vesting after six years of service. Employer contributions under the plan are made upon reconmendation of the plan's Trustees with fi nal approval by the Board of Directors. Each eligible employee may contribute up to the lesser of $2,000 or 1005 of his or her compensation for the taxable year for which the contributions relate. The General Fund contains a$10,000 pension cost liability for fiscal year ending 30 June 1988.

NOTE 4-PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

A. Change in Accounting Method -

During the current fi scal year, the Association changed its method of accounting and presentation for the Restricted, Endowment and Building Funds. Previously the Endowment Funds were combined with the Restricted Funds. The Association has currently segregated Endowment Fund balances from Restricted Funds. In addition, activities in these funds are now being recognized in accordance with principles of fund accounting described in Note 1. Association believes this new format and accounting method provides amore meaningful presentation of activities and position of the fund. This new method is in accordance with the American Institute of Certi fi ed Public Accountants' Industry Audit Guide for Certain Nonprofit Organizations.

B. Correction of Prior Period Errors -

In fiscal year ending 30 June 1987, the Life Membership Fund transferred an excess of $15,068 in dues to the General Fund. There was also a$10,000 unrecorded accrued pension cost in the General Fund for fiscal year ended 30 June 1987. For fiscal year ending 30 June 1987, no accrual had been made for $9,888 vacation pay benefits which had accumulated up to that time.

Beginning fund balances have been restated for those affected funds to reflect both the change in accounting principle as well as the correction of the errors.

The Life Membership Fund #2 -This fund accounts for all Once each year (2) monies received from life membership dues after 30 June 1984. this fund will transfer monies to the General Fund. The amount of the transfer will equal the number of Life Membership Fund #2 members times the annual dues during the preceding year. In the fiscal year ended 30 June 1988, $11,510 was transferred to the General Fund.

NOTE 5-CHANGES IN DEFERRED RESTRICTED AMOUNTS

(3) Life Membership at Graduation Fund -This fund accounts for all monies received from cadet payroll deductions after 1January 1986. fund will remain fully invested until such time as contributing classes graduate, individual class, $550 per graduating AOG life member is transferred to Life Membership Fund #2.

Upon graduation of an No transfers will occur in the interim.

This Operating FundsDeferred Revenues

cadets until the time of their graduation.

$279,556 at 30 June 1988.

(4) Corporate Membership Fund -This fund accounts for all monies received from corporate life membership dues. Once each year this fund will transfer monies to the General Fund equal to the number of corporate life members times the annual dues during the preceding year. In the fiscal year ended 30 June 1988 $375 was transferred to the General Fund.

Restricted Funds represent funds restricted by the donor. Revenue in these

Dues Collected/Trans¬ ferred from Life at

Such amounts received but not yet

2. grantor, or other outside party for particular projects, funds are deemed to be earned when the Association has incurred expenditures in compliance with the speci fi c restrictions, earned are reported as restricted deferred amounts.

Graduate and Non Graduate Memorial Funds -Funds are to be utilized in accordance with the donor's instructions, subject to the approval of the U.S. Air Force Academy Memorialization Board, to memorialize deceased Academy graduates or deceased non graduate members of the Air Force. Air Force Academy Fund -Funds are to be used for projects which directly support the Academy, Cadet Wing, or Alumni.

AOG Class Funds -Funds are used to provide gifts to the Academy class reunions, and to memorialize deceased graduates.

Preparatory School Fund -Funds are to be used for projects as directed by the commander of the USAF Academy Preparatory School.

Building Fund -Accounts for revenues which are restricted for the construction and operation of aproposed building to house the Association and for the expenditures related to the construction and operation of this building.

Graduation Contributions Dividends and Interest Fund Raising/Merchandising Class Activities

-0- 148,311 173,605 -0178,762 312,243 30,483 44,540 165,866 1,055,926

C. Depreciation of furniture, fi xtures and equipment is recorded using the straight-line and accelerated methods over estimated useful lives of five to ten years.

D. There are two types of membership dues; regular annual dues which are accounted for in the General Fund, and life membership dues which are accounted for in the Life Membership Funds.

Dues are recognized as income in the period earned. Life membership dues are fully deferred and are amortized to revenue on astraight-line basis over 50 years (life expectancy at graduation).

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Jabara Award Open To ALL Graduates

The Colonel James Jabara Airmanship Award is not restricted to active duty graduates. The governing regula¬ tion states nominated through corporate, civilian government or other appropriate organizational channels.” For guidance in sub¬ mitting nominations for these graduates, please contact Maj. Steven A. Simon, Chief of Alumni Programs, at (719) 472-3832.

retired or separated graduates may be

Lodging Chain Offers Discounts to Members

Quality International, the third-largest lodging chain in the world, now offers members of the Association of Graduates a special 10 percent discount on their room rates at more than 650 hotels.

Quality International has three distinct brands of hotels — Comfort, Quality and Clarion —to give travelers adistinct choice in accommodations. From budget hotels to luxury resorts. Quali¬ ty International offers the perfect hotel no matter what your budget is.

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Comfort Inns offer luxurious accommodations at budget prices in more than 450 locations around the world. Though Comforts are considered limited-service hotels, many have swimming pools, restaurants and meeting facilities. Comfort Inns offer amidpriced feel at abudget price and typically fall in the $30 to $40 price category.

At Quality Inns and Hotels, guests get the conveniences of a full-service hotel, including restaurants and swimming pools, with aprice tag that’s equally pleasing. Quality Inns are in more than 550 locations worldwide and typically cost $40 to $75 anight.

Clarion Hotels and Resorts provide the finest accommoda¬ tions, whether it’s avacation to Alaska or abusiness meeting in New Orleans. These are full-service hotels and resorts with gourmet restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities, recreational facilities and the amenities found in the world’s fi nest hotels.

Planning Underway for Military Women's Memorial

In late 1986, President Reagan signed alaw authorizing con¬ struction of amemorial in the nation’s capital to recognize the contributions of women who serve or have served in the armed forces. The purpose of the memorial is to pay tribute to these women, to tell the story of their dedication, commitment and sacrifice, and to make their historic contributions avisible part of our national heritage. The memorial will also illustrate women’s partnership with men in defense of our nation and inspire others to emulate, follow and surpass them.

Today more than 400,000 women are active duty, reserve and Guard members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. It is estimated that there are about 1.2 million living women veterans. Approximately 10,000 military women were in Vietnam with eight giving their lives for their country.

For these reasons. The Women In Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc., anonprofit organization charged by Congress with responsibility for funding and moving the Military Women’s Memorial project forward, is in the process of raising the funds for the project. The location will be the memorial gate area at the end of the entranceway to Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial planning calls for acomplex which will in¬ clude some of the following features: atheater-style auditorium with amovie about the historical contributions of women in the military, aregistration room with names and photos of women service members available for computer review, and areception area with souvenirs, books and displays.

Names of all contributors will be made apart of the permanent record of the memorial. Contributions and requests for informa¬ tion should be sent to Women in Military Memorial, P.O. Box 560, Washington, D.C. 20042-0560. Telephone (703) 533-1155.

Luxurious full-service Clarions are known for superior service and accommodations, and aspecial personal attention. Clarions are typically priced in the $75 to $100 range.

Quality International also offers comfortable suites at aprice comparable to astandard hotel room. Comfort Suites give guests ataste of the good life at agreat price with extras like in-room minibars and complimentary continental breakfast. Comfort Suites typically cost between $40 and $55. Quality Suites offer two-room suites with VCRs, microwave ovens and much more for $55 to $75.

Quality International has more than 1,100 hotels, inns, resorts and all-suite hotels in 15 countries around the world. Comforts, Qualitys and Clarions are located in Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland and Belgium. There are hotels in major European gateway cities like Munich, downtown London, Paris and Rome. Quality can also be found in India, New Zealand and Australia, and closer to home you’ll find Comfort, Quality and Clarion in Canada and Mexico.

Discounts will be offered at some 80% of Quality Interna¬ tional’s hotels. Members of the Association of Graduates may re¬ quest adirectory of Quality International hotels by writing to: Marketing Department, Quality International, 10750 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Md. 20901.

To get your discount at any of the participating hotels, dial tollfree, 1-800-221-2222, and ask for the Association of Graduates Travelers Discount. When you check in just provide proof of membership (the new AOG membership card). Remember, you must make your reservations in advance in order to take advan¬ tage of this discount.

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AOG Begins Board Nomination Process

Col Ruben A. Cubero

7163 Wintery Loop

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

2August 1988

Dear Colonel Cubero

Thank you for accepting the task of chairing the nominating committee for the Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates.

The nominating committee is as follows:

Col Ruben A. Cubero, ’61, Chairman 7163 Wintery Loop

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Lt Col Thomas R. Baumgardner, ’69 1130 Old Antlers Way Monument, CO 80132

Alvin E. Blumberg, Jr., ’68 516 Pluto Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Col Hans J. Mueh, ’66 5315 Parkvista Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Maj (Ret) Everett W. Vaughn, ’63 6330 Gunnison Ct Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Maj Larry A. Weaver, ’76 2110 Warrington Ct

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Pursuant to Article VII of the bylaws of the Association of Graduates, the chairman shall advise the general membership of the identity and an address for the nominating committee so that individual members of the association may suggest candidates to the committee. It is the duty of the nominating committee to sub¬ mit to the board of directors, not later than 1February 1989, a slate of candidates for the election of 15 directors. Said slate of candidates shall represent across section of the membership so as to insure that the following requirements as stated in the bylaws can be met:

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

The President of the Association of Graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy has appointed me chairman of the nominating committee to nominate candidates for vacan¬ cies on the Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates. The four-year term of office for elected direc¬ tors will commence on July 1, 1989, and the election will be held by letter ballot. All ballots must be received in the Association’s office not later than April 30, 1989. See the accompanying letter to the nominating committee.

Members are invited to submit recommendatons for can¬ didates to me or any member of the nominating committee not later than Jan. 1, 1989.

(Signed)

Ruben A. Cubero, ’61

1. Fifteen (15) directors shall be elected from the slate of can¬ didates to serve four-year terms;

2. At least half (16) of the directors, as of 1July 1989, will be able to regularly attend board meetings;

3. At least one-fifth (7) of the members of the board, as of 1July 1989, will have graduated less than ten (10) years prior to tak¬ ing office.

You should analyze the carry-over directors to see how they im¬ pact on the above requirements prior to seeking nominees. Addi¬ tionally, in accordance with recent board action, future board meetings will be held quarterly in February, May, September and November. Elected directors will be expected to attend, at a minimum, two meetings per fiscal (1 July -30 June) year at their own expense. Failure to do so will result in arequest for the direc¬ tor to resign.

In choosing nominees, the committee should carefully weigh the following: past service to the association, prestige, and poten¬ tial influence on behalf of the association. It is absolutely necessary to nominate only those who are members of the associa¬ tion and who are willing to commit enough of their time, energy, and loyalty to serve in light of their respective duties, jobs, or pro¬ fessions during their tenure of office. Please note that the bylaws provide for nomination by petition.

With the outstanding pool of talent to choose from, Iam confi¬ dent that you and your committee will do afine job of insuring that we have another excellent slate of candidates for the board of directors. On behalf of the current board of directors and the en¬ tire membership of the Association of Graduates, please accept my sincere thanks for your willingness to take on adifficult task.

Sincerely

(Signed)

JAMES EWILHELM, Col, USAF (Ret) President/Chairman of the Board

Services VP Sought

The Association of Graduates (AOG) is seeking an Air Force Academy graduate to serve as vice president of ser¬ vices on the association staff. The individual must be a long-time member of the association with ademonstrated interest in furthering the objectives of the AOG.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the ad¬ ministration of programs involving services to all categories of membership and to the Academy. Included will be managment of service programs and supervision of employees in the areas of publications, management infor¬ mation, AOG chapters, parents clubs, merchandising, gifts and memorabilia, reunions and homecoming, discount and bankcard programs.

The chosen candidate will work directly for the executive vice president (formerly executive director) of the associa¬ tion. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Anticipated fill for the postion is summer 1989.

Interested graduate members of the association are in¬ vited to submit letters of application and resumes, in¬ cluding references, to: Executive Vice President (Service Position), Association of Graduates, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. Applications must be received in the of¬ fice of the association not later than Feb. 15, 1989.

Manfred Von Richthofen, WWI’s premier ace, raised German fighter tactics to adeadly science. As feats of the new flying machines became glorified in World War I, young men (most between 19 and 22) left the swashbuckhng cavalry to seek romance, action, adventure and oppor¬ tunities for glorious achievement in the air service. From that background ayoung German, Manfred Von Richthofen, became his country’s Ace of Aces—a nemesis of AlUed fliers and, to the mihtary of all nations, the greatest aerial tactician of World War 1. This video portrait contains personal interviews with the last surviving pilots who flew with and against him, his early flying days under the instruction of the great Oswald Boelcke, and his daring leadership of Jasta II Squadron (known as the “Flying Circus” for their red, yellow and blue planes), lb The Red Baron death was the only measuring stick, because “the decisive fac¬ tor in victory is simple personal courage,” he would tell his pilots. Jasta II downed 644 Aided planes-80 by The Red Baron, aWWI record. Included is WWI air footage, dogfights, crashes, and The Red Baron’s last flight and the controversy surrounding his death. It’s all here, asource of first hand information of his story and the story of his squadron.

THE AOG BOARDROOM

Col. James E. Wilhelm, USAF (Ret), ’61, President/Chairman

of the Board

The AOG Board of Directors met on Sept. 10 at the Air Force Academy Officer’s Club. This was our first meeting under the new bylaws which were approved by amail-in vote in August. It was announced that Maj. Brian Echols will assume the duties of division chief of the Plans and Projects Division. (The majority of the legwork for AOG projects is done by the division chiefs and their committees. We have four divisions: Services headed by Col. (Ret) Drue DeBerry, ’63; Membership —Lt. Col. Chuck Yoos, ’68; Plans and Projects —Maj. Brian Echols, ’76; and Finance —Lt. Col. (Ret) Jim Glaza, ’60.)

Dick Coppock and Iattended the Joint Service Academies Alumni Executives Conference held at West Point in June. I reported to the board that the conference was extremely beneficial to both of us, giving us new ideas and new enthusiasm to take on additional projects for the association. Iwas pleased to report that although we are the “junior service’’ and still relatively new to the alumni business, some of our programs we presented at the conference were considered new and innovative and prompted a lot of questions from our “senior school” compatriots.

Dick Coppock reported that the AOG MasterCard cadet pro¬ gram has now been implemented and cadets in the Life Member¬ ship at Graduation Program are beginning to enroll or exchange their cards for the AOG card. The attraction for the cadets is a low interest rate and no annual fees. Dick also reported that membership cards are now beginning to arrive and you should receive yours in the mail soon. Remember this card entitles you to discount rates at most Comfort Inns, Quality Inns and Clarion Hotels and will serve as identi fi cation for additional bene fi ts that we’re working on.

The financial status of the association is reveiwed each year by an independent auditor. Dick presented the audit report done by the auditing firm of Moeller Mayberry &Osborne to the board. The report commended the staff on its handling of the many association and memorial funds and made only minor recommen¬ dations in administrative procedures. When you consider that the AOG manages over 100 memorial funds, some 20 restricted and endowment funds, and 32 class funds and operates under a $350,000 budget, this is areal pat on the back for our staff.

Under business, four items were presented to the board, three of which required avote. Ipresented the election committee to the board. As indicated in my last report, this committee, headed up by Col. Randy Cubero, ’61, is tasked to present to the board a slate of nominess to fill the 15 director vacancies that will occur in July ’89. Colonel Cubero’s committee members are A1 Blumberg, ’68; Maj. Larry Weaver, ’76; Lt. Col. Tom Baumgardner, ’69; Col. Hans Mueh, ’66; and Maj. (Ret) Everett Vaughn, ’63. Look for more information on the upcoming election in this issue of Checkpoints.

The three items requiring avote were approval of the Opera¬ tions and Long Range Plan, approval to begin asearch for avice president of services; and approval to change the attendance re¬ quirements for directors from acalendar year to afiscal year.

The Operations and Long Range Plan was developed to pro¬ vide guidelines to the board and the executive vice president on

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how to supervise the day-to-day activities of the association. It complements the new bylaws and, in addition, sets both short and long-term goals for the division chiefs and the board of directors.

With the expansion of our services to members and the in¬ creased efforts on behalf of the cadets, it is evident that we need some full-time support in the services area. The proposal was to begin asearch for just such an individual to be in place by sum¬ mer ’89. The board of directors will make final approval on the selectee.

In 1986 the board voted to require all directors to attend at least two of the four annual meetings. In the proposal, the term calen¬ dar year was used. Since new directors do not assume their duties until 1July, only two meetings remain under the calendar year concept. The motion was to change this to fiscal year (July 1to June 30) so that new AOG directors would be able to attend two of the next four meetings, all held within the fiscal year.

Due to the fact that there was not aquorum present at the meeting, all motions were voted on by mail ballot. All three mo¬ tions were passed on the mail vote. The next meeting was sched¬ uled for Dec. 3.

This recap of our September business meeting gives you some idea of the issues the board is working on. Ihave left out some of the routine business that occurs at all meetings such as division chief’s reports and update briefings. Iwill remind you that any member is eligible to attend the meetings and we welcome your in¬ put.

Corporate Life Members Association of Graduates USAFA

Air Academy National Bank

Air Force Association

Ampex Corporation

Boeing Aerospace Company

Continental Electronics

(Division of Varian Associates, Inc.)

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

The MITRE Corporation

Rockwell International

TRW, Inc., Electronics &Defense Sector

United Services Automobile Association

United Technologies Corporation

USAF Academy Athletic Association

Walsworth Publishing of Colorado

Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Defense &Electronic Center

Corporate life memberships are being initially offered for $2,000. With the exception of voting and holding office, mem¬ bers enjoy all privileges of regular members. For more informa¬ tion on corporate life memberships write to Charles F. Gaasch, director of development. Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. Phone: (719) 472-4513

68! Still Great in ’88!

by Lt. Col. Tim Davidson (Class of 1968)

In Retrospect. ..

15 April 1964: Mom! Ijust received aletter from the Air Force Academy! Ican’t believe it! I’ve been accepted into the Class of 1968! Isn’t that great?!

4July 1964: Dear Mom and Dad, It’s hot! This place is awful! The Class of ’65 are abunch of sadistic apes who say that we’ll never amount to anything because we don’t have to do pushups on command. Our 4th of July celebration amounted to abunch of my skinheaded classmates and me standing in ranks and shouting, “Bang! Bang! Bang!” when our fl ight commander counted to three. We didn’t do too well during the in-ranks in¬ spection. Iwas accused of polishing my shoes with aHershey bar. How humiliating! Idon’t know if Ican take much more. But, in the meantime, could you please send about five dozen large chocolate chip cookies for my roommate and me. They’re starv¬ ing us too! Your loving son. ..

12 August 1964: Dear Mom and Dad, Things went OK today, but it sure didn’t feel like any other birthday I’ve ever had. To top things off, my flight commander wouldn’t let me have more than one piece of my cake at the dinner table. He ended up eating the rest by himself. We did real well in our room inspection today. This place isn’t Jones Beach, but at least I’ve got abunch of great guys going through the same rigmarole with me. By the way, we’ve developed areally deep-meaning class motto, “68! We’re Great!” Pretty neat, huh. Your son. ..P.S. Can you visit me for Labor Day? I’d really love to see you.

25 December 1964: Dad, it’s great to be home! Would you be too disappointed if Imarried Harriet Highschool over Christmas break and never went back to the Academy? (Scene from “Father Knows Best”) Well, Iguess Icould try one more semester.

20 January 1965: Dear Mom and Dad, It’s been like George Orwell’s 1984 around here. It’s cold, there’s snow on the ground, and we walk around in these black parkas like monks at a monastery. I’m sure you’ve read about the cheating scandal in the newspapers. No, Iwasn’t involved, but Iheard about some guys from another squadron who were kicked out. While none of us are too excited about the negative publicity in the papers and the ribbing we are taking from civilian universities (who probably wouldn’t even understand an honor concept much less live by a code), we will endure and we will make it. Iguess Inever stopped to realize how much our Honor Code means to me. Well, I’m off to Arnold Hall for alittle R&R. That’s military talk for rest and

Maj. Marc D. Felman, ’76, and Capt. Thomas M. Ferguson, ’81, earned the Jabara Award for Airmanship for 1988 which was presented during the Jabara Award Banquet at Homecoming this past September. From

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relaxation. Love. ..P.S. Dad, thanks for our talk over Christmas.

15 March 1965 (AM): Dear John, The fact that today is the Ides of March is purely coincidental. Iam writing to tell you how much you meant to me and that Iam now dating your best friend. Biff. Iwill never forget you. Sincerely, Harriet.

15 March 1965 (PM): USAFA Postgame!!

28 May 1965: Dear Folks, My classmates and Ihave finished “Hell Week” and our run to Cathedral Rock. We are officially “recognized” and are no longer Doolies. You can’t believe how good it feels to walk around with your chin out and sit like a human being at meals. My shoes glistened during our in-ranks in¬ spection. My flight commander actually smiled today. What a crazy place this is. Can’t wait to see you after we finish our ZI field trip around the country. Bye for now.

And so it went, those many years ago, until June 5th, 1968 when we cast our hats skyward and watched USAFA grow even smaller in the rearview mirrors of our new cars.

The Reunion—20 Years Later. ..

For the 250 or so classmates who attended our 20th reunion, it was (like our parade uniforms) aCecille B. DeMille spectacular! There were pictures on buttons of younger faces attached to older people; the familiar phrase, “Who was that guy. Honey? followed by the even more familiar “I’m really not sure!”; awalk through time with an outstanding 72-minute video presentation on the history and times of our class produced by John and Kathe Macon (copies of this tape are still available through John); agolf tournament that saw Dick Ewers making the longest drive; some sweet sounds and harmony on “My Girl” by Mo Ecung and Blair Stewart; asuper tailgate and afootball game where the Falcons scored 45 points and lost by afield goal in the last three seconds; a running video, including man-on-the-street interviews, of the en¬ tire reunion (this tape also available—for you G.I. only $15); and amemorable toast by the commandant of cadets.

Some of us arrived aday or two early to allow the clean moun¬ tain air to sneak up on our lungs more gradually, and to get first crack at the rental cars at the C-Springs airport. The majority of reunion-ites,” however, began checking into the Red Lion on Thursday (22 Sep). Neil and Sharon Starkey and Warren and Jen¬ nifer Rosaluk had our registration tables set up with some help from the Association of Graduates. For those who actually registered on time, there were buttons with our Firstie yearbook pictures on them so that everyone could marvel at how “mature we looked 20 years later. That night we had our first major social gathering and thoroughly enjoyed melting the years away with some heavy-duty reminiscing.

Friday (23 Sep), more of our gang showed up and we had our first full day of activities. While our fairway aces chased around little white balls at the Academy golf course, some of us took the opportunity to visit Vandenberg and Sijan Halls. Instead of the buffed tile hallways that were shined with wax (and agoodly amount of water and shaving cream), we found carpeted halls and rooms with the cadets’ beds mounted on top of adesk/bookcasetype arrangement. Yes, fellow classmates, the infamous mam¬ moth fl oor buffer has been deep-sixed by aKirby vacuum cleaner!

Other Friday activities included agrads’ luncheon with the cadets at Mitch’s, abuffet at Arnold Hall for wives and guests, briefings in the Arnold Hall theater about the Academy, avery heart-wrenching memorial service dedicated to fellow officers and cadets who had died since the last homecoming, aclass reception at Lt. Gen. Hamm’s house, and anot-soon-to-be-forgotten class social at the Red Lion Inn.

left are Lt. Gen. Charles

Hamm, Academy superintendent; Captain Ferguson, Major Felman, and Col. James E. Wilhelm, USAF (Ret), ’61, president of the Association of Graduates.

The class social was the highlight of the reunion. From aper¬ sonal standpoint, seeing the guys from Basic Summer 7th Flight— Dave Mann, Mike Navarro, Larry Funk, Dave Dellwart, Bill Fridinger, Jim Reese, Dave Allard, Rob Linsmayer, Ian Duncan (aka Flenry Fonda’s double), Marty Cole, Jim Parker, Gary Vasek, and Hal Smith was worth many times the price of the trip. It is difficult to explain the pride you have being part of agroup whose mettle was forged by hanging tough together and overcom¬ ing seemingly insurmountable odds. But, the Academy is not just any other school, and it felt good to have us all back together again.

Class guests were Lt. Gen (Ret) and Mrs. Tom Moorman, CMsgt (Ret) Bill Coltrin, Ben Martin, Cecille Castro (Armando’s wife who came all the way from the Philippines), Judy Sigafoos Barman and son Walter H. Sigafoos IV, and Col. (Ret) and Mrs. Glenn Alexander (Jim Alexander’s parents). The guys from 21st (who through Bob Daley’s persistence and phone calls managed to get the largest number of grads (17) to come to the reunion from one squadron) invited Mrs. Judy Espenshied.

After what one might call atypical convention dinner (prime rib or chicken), the class video produced by John and Kathe Macon was shown. The music, pictures, delicate balance of humor and serious moments, and the memorium to members of the class who are no longer with us was astellar effort.

After a15-minute break we were out on the dance fl oor rockin’ and rollin’ to the sounds of Blair Stewart and the Deltones. Jerry Brinkerhoff, Jim Lozito, Mike Morrison, Lee Grant, Charlie Holland, Bob Durham, and Bob Maguire were the dance kings of the night. It’s been along time since I’ve seen so many 40-plus year olds let down what hair they had left with so much vigor!

To Neil and Sharon Starkey, Warren and Jennifer Rosaluk, Jim and Lynn Thompson, John and Kathe Macon, A1 Blumberg, Mark Torreano, Bill Wood, Phil Pignataro, Blair Stewart, and the Colorado Springs contingent who helped pull our Friday night extravaganza together, thank you for all your time and effort. You gave us all anight to remember.

Saturday (24 Sep), began with aparade at 0900 hours sharp. Our class president, Phil Pignataro, and afew of the more stalwart members of the class (who made it home from the class social before 2a.m.) stood in thinly-populated ranks to greet the Classes of ’89-’92. The rest of us meandered to asuper tailgate party near the south parking lot at Falcon Stadium somewhat later. County Line BBQ put on afantastic spread and the Class of ’78 did agreat job selecting the music that was booming from the speakers surrounding the tailgate area. Ah yes, lest Iforget, ice cold beer was also served.

The football game was as close to aperfect 10 as you could get without actually winning the contest. An exciting offensive display was delivered by our Falcons and the Cowboys from Wyoming that featured long drives, heroic efforts by both quarterbacks, tremendous swings of momentum, and 93 points

scored cumulatively by game’s end. The beautiful weather was also part of the game, as we relived getting sunburned on half of our faces (and in some cases, tops of our heads). One of the guys sitting behind Lisa and me (obviously feeling the effects of the heat and the tailgate) was heard to say, “This beer for breakfast will have to cease!” Amen, brother! Amen!

After the game, we hurried back to the Red Lion, changed into more “suit”-able attire, and proceeded to Mitchell Hall for the Jabara Award Banquet, Hors d’oeuvres and appropriate beverages were served, pictures were taken. Bob Daley and Iwere interviewed by the roving class reunion video team, and we then sat down for aprime rib, baked potato, and green beens dinner.

After dinner, the Jabara Award co-winners (Maj. Marc Felman, ’76, and Capt. Thomas Ferguson, ’81) addressed the assemblage about their heroic KC-10 flight that saved several air¬ craft and 15 lives. The speeches and presentation of awards were followed by amusical interlude by the Cadet Chorale. Former members of the Chorale from ’68 such as Scott Bohner, Mike Mof fi tt, Tony Eden, and Rick Moran, joined the present members in singing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and the banquet was supposed to close on amore somber note by offering atoast to our fallen comrades led by the commandant of cadets. Brig. Gen. Westbrook, ’61.

Did you ever have one of those days when nothing you did turned out right? Also, do you remember the tape from Vietnam when the interviewer asked the Captain what did he think about thus and so and the Captain would proceed with asomewhat col¬ orful litany on how the war should be fought and then the inteviewer would translate “What the Captain meant to say?”

(Continued on page 24.)

The Association of Graduates thanks the Air Academy National Bank for cosponsoring and providing funds for the reception prior to the Jabara Banquet for many years. From left are Glenn A.

Griffith, bank vice president; Gerrie Griffith; Sue Heinig, assistant vice president for loans; Dottie Endsley, bank vice presi¬ dent; Polly Willis; George T. Willis, bank senior vice president; and Col. (Ret) James E. Wilhelm, ’61, AOG president.

Your Building Fund Needs Your Support!

By James E. Wilhelm, ’61 AOG President/Chairman of the Board

You need more graduate support!” This was the stated opi¬ nion of many members of the AOG Alumni House/Headquarters Advisory Committee when they met on Oct. 7, 1988 at the Academy. Of those graduate association members asked to con¬ tribute, only some 15 percent have replied with acash donation or pledge. On the good side, however, is the fact that these con¬ tributors have generally supported the building fund campaign at high dollar levels.

The advisory committee echoed the belief of our own fund¬ raising expert. Chuck Gaasch, that ahigh level of graduate sup¬ port must be shown if we are to stimulate corporate and founda¬ tion giving. From the outset the target for alumni gifts has been $1 million. We aren’t there yet, hence we can expect the corporate/ foundation sector to be reluctant to show strong support.

While the advisory committee stressed the need to reach the $1 million target, its members also believe that ahigh percentage of alumni support must be shown as well. As your association presi¬ dent, I’m asking that each and every member show his/her sup¬ port by contributing to our building fund campaign. We’re look¬ ing for as close to 100 percent participation as we can get. If we can get close to that figure, that $1 million goal will take care of itself.

For those who are looking for adollar figure to contribute, the average graduate contribution to date has been $275. If every single one of our 21,000 living graduates gave at that level, we wouldn’t have to be concerned with outside contributors —we’d raise from alumni alone some $5.7 million for our $5.5 million ef¬ fort! We know that’s probably neither plausible nor possible, so we’re asking each graduate to contribute to the maximum extent possible in your individual case. If that’s asingle dollar, so be it, but please help us to show our potential supporters that alumni are behind this alumni center effort 100 percent!

WHY AN ALUMNI CENTER?

We hear this question from graduates, and —often in the same breath —we hear the individual ask, “What does the Association of Graduates do for me?” The two questions are usually followed by an answer to the latter in the form of another question, “What do you want the association to do for you?

This final question invariably evokes astream of responses — discounts, more publications, an employment service, career tran¬ sition counseling, investment activities, etc. ..The light begins to

Homecoming: (Continued from page 23.)

Well. .., for those of you who were not in attendance, Idoubt that you will ever hear atoast quite like the one the commandant gave that night. The toast originated in the Hanoi Hilton and was offered to fallen comrades by our POWs using water (since that was the only beverage that the POWs had to drink). After reciting the toast without aflaw for most of the way. General Westbrook substituted the phrase “so check your sex” instead of “your six” at avery poignant moment. Needless to say, something was lost in the translation! The chaplain quickly chimed “In light of the commandant’s message we are certainly in need of aprayer” and then we were prayed for and dismissed.

Would you believe. ..a spokesman for the commandant said that he had recently translated the toast from German and must have fogotten to translate the German number “sechs” (sounds like sex) to the English number“six?” Naah, Ididn’t think so! Better luck next year, sir.

The evening was capped by an outstanding band called Blue Steel at the Grads Ball at Arnold Hall. Bob and Diane Maguire and Lisa and Ishowed the “youngsters” some fancy footwork on

dawn —the more thoughtful graduate, having uttered these words, will then slowly begin to understand “Why an alumni center?”

An alumni center will provide the space for additional staff and resources to provide not only improved, more efficient services, but new services as well. Computer resources is aperfect example: Few graduates remember that the AOG data base is maintained on an Academy computer and that software requirements are met by Academy programmers. While the latter are most responsive, it’s understandable that all AOG desires are not met. An alumni building, AOG-owned, with our own computer system, program¬ mers and operators, would permit the capacity and resources necessary to begin an employment service and add other pro¬ grams made possible by the flexibility of specialized program¬ ming.

It’s also easy to see that the current staff of eight employees can only do so much in the way of staffing new programs and ser¬ vices. Comparable staffs at the U.S. Naval and Military Academies number from 20-30, yet our association offers the same and, in some cases, additional alumni services. Currently, AOG offices are in cadet rooms, which the Academy will even¬ tually want back. Not only can the AOG not add staff because of limited space, but someday we’ll be required to move elsewhere. Space is at apremium at the Academy —“elsewhere” will pro¬ bably not mean an Academy facility.

Improved and added services will generate new and continuing membership. Added membership means more bargaining power. Want more discount programs, agroup dental plan, advertising revenue. ..? The key lies in increased membership which in turn can generate even more benefits. The process is self-generating.

The ability to welcome, entertain and educate cadets in an alumni center will also generate memberships. Cadet interest is the lifeblood of the association, yet they currently see no visible evidence of the Association of Graduates. Their allegiance must be cultivated, and that can only be done by face-to-face contact with alumni in our own facility.

It’s understandable for graduates to want more benefits from their AOG membership. If you’re satisfied with what we currently offer, you probably don’t see the need for an alumni center. If you want more, however, you need to become apart of the solu¬ tion.

Why an alumni center? Because you demand it and deserve it!

the ballroom floor. We then drove back to the Red Lion trying to figure out why we were so exhausted.

For those who did not have early departures planned for Sun¬ day (25 Sep), we had the opportunity to attend “unmandatory chapel with the cadets. The day, as every day of our reunion, was beautiful, warm, and filled with amagnificent blue sky. Dan and Gayle Hites sat next to Lisa and me in the front pew. The flashback to atime long gone by came rushing in like agusher to my senses. Iremembered this place as my first real sanctuary as a basic cadet. Aplace where Ihad found peace from upperclassmen yelling in my ears and atime for quiet reflection on my life and my goals. As the music of the choir filled the chapel, Ifound the tears welling in my eyes were as difficult to suppress as they were in 1964. Iwas home.

Lisa held my hand as we left the chapel and didn’t say anything. She and Ishared the unspoken knowledge that our mortality is very real and the opportunity to share experiences like we had at the reunion are fi nite in number.

So until our next class muster in 1993, God speed and hope to see you then.

BUILDING FUND DONORS

The AOG Board of Directors acknowledges with sincere appreciation the following contributors who pledged and made cash contribu¬ tions to the AOG Building Fund from July 1through October 28, 1988. We encourage others to join these dedicated graduates and friends in this most important project. Contributions and pledges made after October 28, 1988 will be listed in the next publication of Checkpoints.

POLARIS DONOR ($100,000 or more)

The George and Carol Olmsted Foundation

CHECKPOINTS

DONOR

($25,000-S99,999)

General Dynamics Corporation

CONTRAILS

DONOR

($10,000-S24,999)

Amb Walter H. Annenberg

BGen (Ret) David H. Roe ’62

TALON DONORS ($1,000-S4,999)

Maj Thomas JBergie ’76

Mr David AChampa ’72

Mr Edward AFausti ’65

Mr Thomas EGibbs Jr ’65

Col Roger CHead ’64

Hal CHudson, MD ’67

Capt Frank Kisner ’80

Col HMichael Lambert ’70

Col Jerry DLefton ’61

LtCol Arthur SMacDonald ’70

Capt Sean Lee Murphy ’81

Jeffrey Parrish, DDS ’67

Maj (Ret) Thomas NPattie ’61

Col (Ret) Edwin DRosane ’59

Mr Bill Sanzenbacher ’61

MGen (Ret) Wendell BSell

Mr Dermis JShields '71

Capt Steven MSmith ’82

Maj Marvin JVanEvery ’76

MGen Ronald WYates ’60

TAKEOFF DONORS ($25-$999)

Capt Walter Andress ’83

Capt William AAnonsen ’84

AOG Capital Chapter

(In Honor of BGen Sam Westbrook ’63)

Lt Thomas MBailey ’86

Maj John DBarrowclough ’75

Lts Robert &Tish Beckel ’85

Capt Bernice BBeckwith ’82

Capt Charles RBeckwith ’82

Mr Brian SBell ’70

Maj James ABlissit ’75

Mr Robert WBooth ’74

Capt Philip ABossert Jr ’82

Maj Steven Boyce ’74

Mr Frank LBrienzo ’73

LtCol (Ret) Thomas M Browder, Jr ’65

LtCol (Ret) Pat Buckley ’61

Capt Melvin FBurdick ’83

Capt James BButler ’80

Col (Ret) JClair Carling ’61

Capt John Casey ’81

Mr Ronald Cassano ’71

Lt Brian PChristensen ’87

Capt William LClardy ’79

Maj Donald JClement ’74

Maj Stan Collins ’75

Capt Mavis Compagno ’83

Mr &Mrs WDennis Conn

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Capt Landis BCook ’83

BGen Stephen BCroker ’64

BGen (Ret) William DCurry Jr

BGen Robert EDempsey ’64

Lt Samuel FDetrick ’85

Dr Steven LDiehl ’73

BGen Brett MDula ’64

Mr James HFleming ’64

Capt Paul Franz ’82

Maj Dennis FFunnemark ’70

LtCol (Ret) Walter LFutch ’60

(In Memory of William FGeorge ’68)

Capt Dean BGilbert ’84

Mr Philip Glotfelty ’80

Capt &Mrs Rob Gordon ’79

Capt Robert Gregor ’83

Capt Ralinda Gregor ’82

(Continued on next page.)

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Association Bylaws Revision Approved

This year we have seen alot of changes and new programs within the Association of Graduates. Probably the most signifi¬ cant change has been the update of the association’s bylaws. After nearly two years of hard word by the Bylaws Committee and many members of the board of directors, we have finally adopted anew set of bylaws that accurately reflect the way we do business and which will guide the association for many years to come.

There are afew changes that are significant, and each member should be aware of these. Under the new changes the president is now elected by the board of directors from among the serving directors. This change was made to more closely align the associa¬ tion with those procedures used in atypical corporation. The board can work more effectively when they have apresident who is knowledgeable and actively involved and one in whom board members have confidence. Asecond major change is in the com¬ position of the board. The new bylaws delete the requirements that 10 directors be working at the Academy and half of the direc¬ tors be serving on active duty. These changes result from the fact that more and more graduates with an interest in association mat¬ ters are living and working in the local area, among those an in¬ creasing number stationed at the Academy. Nominating commit¬ tees will be tasked to ensure that proportional representation is achieved without mandating quotas.

Athird significant change is that cadet participants in the Life Membership at Graduation program are now considered associate members. This entitles them to all of the benefits of the AOG with the exception of voting privileges and the receipt of publications. The Life Membership at Graduation Program was instituted in

Donors: (Continued from previous page.)

Mr Stephen VGuenard ’70

Maj Bruce DGuindon ’76

Mr Thomas WHancock ’76

Capt Bruce PHendrickson ’82

Lt John FHilbing ’85

Lt Col (Ret) Stephen SHo ’61

Capt Derek Hong ’83

Mr Herschel CHouse! ’66

Capt John CJackson 111 ’81

Lt Stephen SJohnson ’85

Maj Richard JKarvosky ’73

Mr Jay GKennon ’76

Capt Steven King ’79

Capt Daryl JKnuth ’78

Lt Edward AKostelnik Jr ’87

Capt John MLedek ’84

Mr Edward ELegasey ’67

Capt William RLehrmann ’83

Maj James MLeonard ’74

Maj Robert Ligday ’74

Capts Bob &June Lindner ’80

Mr Keith Luchtel ’64

Capts Frederick &Barbara Martin ’81

Lt Col Michael J McCarthy MD ’71

Capt Charles W McCausland ’79

Maj James AMcClure ’74

Maj Donald McMonagle ’74

Maj Michael AMcNabb ’72

Donation and Recognition Levels

Please check your donation level

TAKEOFF Donor [$25 —$999]

TALON Donor [$1,000— $4,999]

FALCON Donor [$5,000 —$9,999]

CONTRAILS Donor [$10,000 —$24,999]

CHECKPOINTS Donor [$25,000 —$99,999]

POLARIS Donor [$100,000 or more]

1985. Under this program acadet elects to participate during his doolie year and money is automatically deducted from his/her ac¬ count over athree-year period until the discounted life member¬ ship is paid for shortly before graduation. As an associate member the cadets receive AOG membership cards which they may use to receive discounts on airline tickets, hotels, and car ren¬ tals. In addition they are eligible for the AOG MasterCard. These programs serve to remind the cadets of the advantages of being a member of the AOG.

In addition to these major changes are the following revisions which are somewhat self-explanatory:

—anew AOG objective to cover the AFA Fund and other fund-raising efforts

—anew AOG objective which addresses services provided to the membership

—an indemnification clause providing protection for directors, employees and others acting as agents for the association.

—makes the board of directors the sole decision-making body and requires aquorum of 16 directors to conduct business

Many other “cosmetic” changes have been made to accurately reflect how we are presently doing business. Afinal new article directs that the bylaws will be reviewed biennially to ensure they are kept up to date.

The new bylaws represent another step of progress for the AOG, giving the board clear guidelines for future actions. The new bylaws will be published in the 1988 Register, and we invite you to review them and provide us with any comments or recom¬ mendations you may have. (Jim Wilhelm, AOG president)

Col Carl LMcPherson ’68

Capt Robert JMedell MD ’81

Mr John MMeraviglia II ’75

Col (Ret) Francis EMerritt

Maj John MMiller ’74

Mr Marc JMillican ’79

Capt Maureen EMoslow ’84

Mr Edmond JNogar ’60

Capt Eugene KO’Nale ’81

Capt Mitchell GPacket! ’83

Lt Tim Paige Jr ’87

Capt Marybeth Peterson ’84

Col John TRademacher ’65

Capt Vincent JRafferty Jr ’81

Mr JWilliam Reese ’71

Capt David Remendowski ’83

Capt William JRew ’79

Capt Susan BRose ’82

Lt Kevin Routhier ’85

Capt Randolph W Rushworth ’83

LtCol (Ret) Harold Rust ’65

Maj Mark WSchoning ’75

Lt Col Douglas WSchott ’69

Mr Robert GSchultz ’74

Lt Col Terry JSchwalier ’69

Maj James ASills ’74

Capts Raymond &Heidi

Simpson ’84

Capt Anthony JSmith ’83

Lt Daniel RSny ’86

Capt John GStizza ’83

LtCol Victor JTambone ’69

Mr Nicholas Thomas, ’74

LtCol (Ret) Addison S Thompson ’61

Maj Benjamin LThomson ’76

Mr Michael JTerreano ’70

Capt James RTuitt ’82

Lt Jerry LVaughan Jr ’85

Maj Robert TVeale ’77

Capt Steven Vogt ’82

Lt John MWalker ’85

Capt (Ret) Wayne A Warner ’63

Capt Amy LWimmer ’83

Lt Laurel MWittenberg ’86

Col Thad AWolfe ’64

Mr &Mrs Karl Wuttke

Mr Mark AZablotny ’71

Mr John AZimmerman ’74

Contributions of $1000 or more will be recognized on apermanently displayed plaque in the lobby of the Association of Graduates building. Other contributors’ names will be kept in aspecial leather-bound volume that will also be displayed in the lobby.

Ichoose to pay my contribution pledge over the following period, payable as indicated on the front of this card:

Please contact me about my gift

My employer will match my gift with $ [Please enclose Matching Gift Form from your employer]

Thank you for your support of the AOG!

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALDO F. DUMBSQUA T

By Don Hal], ’76

It was one of those shopping days before Christmas. C/4C Waldo F. Dumbsquat and his roommates, Warren Heels and Regs Buch, roamed the mall. They were doing mall things. Waldo had FELT LETTERS

STEAMED ONTO AN EXTREMELY EX¬

PENSIVE T-SHIRT. Warren bought STALE

POPCORN WITH ASTRANGE SUB¬

STANCE POURED OVER IT. Regs had to stop and SAMPLE EVERY BIT OF SUM¬

MER SAUSAGE OFFERED HIM.

“Do you think there might be abook store somewhere near here?” asked Waldo.

Why?” asked Warren. “Do you want to buy avideo?”

“No,” replied Waldo, “most bookstores have acandy shop close by and Iwant some malted milkballs.”

The doolies started out on their quest for malted milkballs by following the squadrons of strollers and juvenile mobs. But in¬ stead of candy, the freshmen stumbled onto none other than San¬ ta Claus. Waldo’s friends dared him to stand in line for achance to sit on Santa’s lap. Waldo agreed to the challenge. It would save him the price of astamp for his letter to the North Pole.

When his turn came, Waldo arranged himself on the plump man’s knee. The doolie felt he was sitting next to abowlful of jel¬ ly. He resisted the desire to tug on the snowy white beard.

“Well, young man, what do you want Santa to bring you this year?” queried Santa with aHO,HO,HO.

“Sir, Ihave alist.”

Well, let’s see it, HO,HO,HO.” *****

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: C/4C Waldo F. Dumbsquat

SUBJECT: Christmas Wish List

TO:

1.

3.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Santa Claus

The following list should be considered as gifts:

An A-2 jacket

Acancelled dental hobby shop appointment

Anew blue magic marker for frayed trou pockets

Afront row seat at the Wing Open Boxing Tournament

The return of Homecoming Queens

Funny cartoons for the Contrails Calendar

Water for the Air Gardens

Anew program for the Drum and Bugle Corps

More trips for the Cadet Chorale

WALDO F. DUMBSQUAT, Cadet, USAFA

The jolly old elf stared at the doolie on his knee.

“Get agrip, Dumbsquat. I’m Santa Claus, not the Board of Visitors!

It was adejected Waldo who returned to the squadron later that day. He was surprised by the note taped to his door. It said: “Yes, Waldo, there is aSanta Claus.”

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SPORTS

Academy Hockey Coach Optimistic

Air Force head coach Chuck Delich has agood feeling about the 1988-89 hockey season —and why shouldn’t he? The Falcons find themselves with alot of experience returning from last year’s 15-14 team. Five of last season’s top six scorers are back in 1988, which will provide high scoring potential.

We’re going into this season feeling very optimistic because of the experienced players we have coming back,” said Delich, who is entering his fourth season as the Falcons head coach. “We’ve never had eight seniors coming back since I’ve been here,” Delich said. “On top of these seniors, we’ve got two juniors who have two years of varsity experience.

The following is abreakdown of Air Force’s 1988-89 squad by position.

Delich feels that his forwards are the team’s deepest position. Three of the Falcons’ top four returning scorers are forwards. “We’ve got at least six players with varsity experience, this should make us strong up front.” said Delich.

Leading the forward surge are seniors Joe Delich and Joe Doyle. Delich, the coach’s younger brother, led Air Force in scor¬ ing last year with 42 points (17 goals and 25 assists). The Eveleth, Minn, native turned in two hat-trick performances last season.

Doyle, who hails from Weymouth, Mass., tied Delich for the team lead with 17 goals and added 21 assists.

Jim Jirele, asenior from Maplewood, Minn., is another player who should make an impact. He finished fourth in scoring in 1987-88 with 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).

These three guys will provide the leadership that’ll be needed by our younger players,” coach Delich said.

Other top senior returners at forward include Jeff Banks (Sher¬ man, Conn.), Greg Gutterman (Cotton Grove, Minn.) and Mike Travalent (Burnsville, Minn.). Matt Watson (Trenton, Mich.) and Noel Nistler (Maple Grove, Minn.) are the leading juniors at this position.

Defense is an area which the Falcons should be strong accord¬ ing to Delich. “We’re really solid on defense,” said Delich. “It’s really aveteran-filled position because we’ve got everyone coming back except for Brad Lloyd.”

Seniors Kevin McManaman and John Anzlec anchor the defense. McManaman (Oyster Bay, N.Y.) finished fourth in scor¬ ing on the team last season with 23 points (8 goals and 15 assists).

Anzlec (Coon Rapids, Minn.), who has played in every varsity game in the past three seasons, finished with 17 points (5 goals and 12 assists) during the ’87-88 campaign.

Juniors Kurt Rohloff (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Matt Watson (Trenton, Mich.) will also add to an experienced corps of defenders. Watson spent his first two seasons playing forward.

The goalie situation is abig question mark in Delich’s eyes. “We’ve got to be more consistent in the net this year,” said acon¬ cerned Delich.

Honor Guard History

The Air Force Academy Honor Guard is compiling an Honor Guard/Color Guard history. Anyone having photographs, information or stories please send them to: The USAFA Cadet Honor Guard Historical Project, c/o C3C T. Jay Downing, P.O. Box 2134, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80841-2134.

Sophomore Mike Blank and freshman Mark Liebach are battl¬ ing for the vacancy created by the departure of John Moes.

Air Force’s 1988-89 schedule is atough one that includes five teams which have been ranked in their respective division pre¬ season polls.

Falcon Football Team Rebuilding Defense

An inspired Army team dashed the Falcons’ hopes of winning the coveted Commander in Chief’s Trophy as the Black Knights beat Air Force at West Point in early November 28 to 15. At presstime the Falcons were 5and 4and had Brigham Young, Texas-El Paso and Hawaii left on their schedule.

Two weeks prior to the Army game, Notre Dame, coming off an upset over Miami two weeks prior and then rated number one in the country, rallied in the second half of the game to whip Air Force 41 to 13. Coach Fisher Deberry blamed the loss on too many mistakes but felt his defense had really improved through the year.

Utah fell to the Falcons 56 to 49 aweek earlier. Nine records were set in that game, including total offense for the Falcons with 683 yards (old record was 670 versus Northwestern this year) and most yards by both teams with 1,375 (old record was 1,158 against Utah ayear ago).

The Falcons sank the Navy in early October 34-24 winning that leg of the Commander in Chief’s trophy competition. The Falcon defense stopped the Middies at 264 yards on the ground and 86 in the air. Falcon linebacker Randle Gladney also added an intercep¬ tion.

The Falcons soundly trounced the University of Mexico Lobos the weekend before Navy 63 to 14. Even with seven fumbles, four of which the Lobos picked up, the coaches played second, third, and even fourth-string quarterbacks —never returning starter Dee Dowis to the lineup.

Aspirited Wyoming team nipped the Falcons on their own turf during the Homecoming game in the final seconds with afield goal and ascore of 41-38 after the Falcons were ahead 38-17 at the end of the third quarter. “We were our own worst enemy,” said DeBerry, mentioning two turnovers within our own 50-yard line in the fourth quarter.

Junior quarterback Dee Dowis proved he could pass in addition to run during the Falcon’s defeat of Northwestern in the third season game. During the 62-27 victory over the Wildcats, Dowis completed 11 of 11 passes for 294 yards, which ranked him number two on the school’s all-time single-game list for con¬ secutive completions and the perfect completion percentage puts him as the best-ever for agame, both as an individual record and ateam record.

The Falcons stumbled at San Diego as the Aztecs upset Air Force 39-36. “San Diego State stole our game plan,” DeBerry said. “They kept the ball 17 minutes longer than we did and had enormous physical strength up front. They outweighed us by about 45 pounds per man.

The season opener against Colorado State University notched a Falcon win with ascore of 29-23 at Fort Collins. Offensively, fullback Andy Smith led the Falcons in rushing with 111 yards in¬ cluding a66-yard touchdown run.

Cagers Prepare for Upcoming Season

Air Force will play hard and every team in the Western Athletic Conference will know they’ve been in abattle. This is hardly news to any of the coaches who have played against head coach Reggie Minton and his spirited team. Despite not having awinning record in his last four years, the Falcons are noted for their discipline play and afull 40 minutes of basketball regardless of score.

The upcoming year will be abig test for Reggie. He lost three seniors to graduation, two of whom were starters and mainstays of the team over the past two years. The loss of Rob Marr will be felt. He was second in scoring with a14.5 average and first in re¬ bounding with a6.1 average per game. Rob became the Air Force’s ninth leading career scorer with 1,030 points.

The flashy Mike Hammond, the Falcons’ third leading scorer last season with a12.9 average will be missed. His flashes of brilliant shooting brought many acrowd to its feet. Although not aleader in statistical categories, one of the hardest to replace will be Matt Sobolewski, the inspirational leader of the team. One of the hardest workers and most respected on the team, he inspired others to give that extra effort.

The Falcons, like every other team, loses players each year. But before feeling sorry for Reggie and his staff, the team still has much talent left to blend into afighting machine.

Back at the guard spot is junior Raymond Dudley of Warner Robbins, Ga. An all-conference second team selection last year, Dudley led the team in scoring with a17.8 average. As a freshman, he was selected WAC “Newcomer of the Year” and made the Basketball Writers’ District 7team. ABasketball Magazine All-America, he ranked fifth in scoring in the WAC last season. Reggie will depend on Raymond for the scoring power this year.

Returning after ayear of absence is Jeff Bowling, a5-11 junior guard from Clifton, Va. Asteady ballhandler, he is an accurate shooter, hitting 52.6 percent from the field his freshman year. Usually the smallest of teams in the WAC, the Falcons will count on the duo of Mike Lockwood and Chad Kimble for control of

the boards.

Lockwood, a6-7 senior center/forward from Glendale, Ariz., led the team in rebounds with 165 for agame average of 5.9 while scoring at an 8.5 per game average. Kimble, a6-8 senior, came on strong in the latter part of the season with 11 rebounds against Colorado State and New Mexico followed with anine-carom per¬ formance against Brigham Young.

Also returning will be the utility man and one of the best “sixth the Falcons have, Mark Slimko. The 6-5 forward from men Algonquin, 111., will bring alot of court savvy to the team after

Football Season Ticket Sales Hit Record High

Season-ticket sales for Air Force football games hit an all-time high in 1988. Ticket sales reached 19,532 according to Esther Hulsey, athletic department ticket manager. The previous record, set last year, was 18,720.

Ticket sales have gone up continuously for the past five years,” Hulsey said. “I attribute the constant rise in sales to the quality of the team and the coaches. With awinning team. Air Force football is much more popular.

The Falcons’ home schedule this season consisted of Big Ten opponent Northwestern, interservice rival Navy, and Western Athletic Conference foes Wyoming, New Mexico and Brigham Young.

The record for per-game attendance at Falcon Stadium is 44,842, set in 1986. Going into the final home game against Brigham Young, Air Force officials expected to set anew pergame attendance record in 1988.

playing in 67 games as areliefer. Mark averaged 4.6 points agame last season in his role.

The nucleus and talent are there. Playing in the WAC brings out some of the best in players. With Reggie’s guidance, the Falcons will win their share of games this year. As always, excite¬ ment and upsets are not new to Falcon Country.

Soccer Boasts Two All-America Candidates

Air Force soccer’s Chris Foster and Glenn Melia have used their high-scoring prowess to propel their team to a12-3-2 record this season. Both are All-America soccer candidates.

Melia, who has 17 goals and seven assists for 41 points, leads the Midwest Region and is seventh in the nation in scoring. He was Air Force’s second-leading scorer behind Foster in 1987.

Foster, amember of the 1988 U.S. Soccer Federation Senior National Team who has 12 goals and 9assists for 33 points, is sixth in the region and 20th nationally. Air Force’s leading scorer in 1986 and 1987, he has been named to the All-Midwest team twice, the All-Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League team three times and the All-Colorado state team three times.

These two seniors have had an exceptional year for us,” said Air Force head coach Luis Sagastume. “Everybody across the na¬ tion expected agreat season from Chris, but Glenn has demonstrated asuperb scoring touch also.”

Melia and Foster have accounted for 64 percent of their team’s goals this year. Their combined 29 goals outnumber the op¬ ponents’ total goals by 10.

Clune Retained as Director

Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm, superintendent, has announced that Secretary of the Air Force Edward “Pete” Aldridge is retain¬ ing Col. John J. Clune as the academy’s athletic director for an additional two years.

A1954 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Colonel Clune has been the director since 1975. He has served as the president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and was responsible for the academy becoming amember of the Western Athletic Conference in 1980. Although scheduled to retire from active duty July 31, 1989, he will be recalled im¬ mediately to active duty for atwo-year period.

Instrumental in working with Colorado Springs businessmen in bringing the Olympic Training Center to Colorado Springs, the colonel is one of 10 board members designated by Congress to serve on the Academy Board, the governing body of the academy. Earlier this year Colonel Clune was elected president of the Col¬ lege Football Association. (The Falcon Flyer)

Season Outlook Bright for Women *s Basketball

This year is no different. The Falcon women’s basketball team looks good on paper. It should also be good on the floor. And it will be if sixth-year head coach Marti Gasser has her way.

“I’m excited about this year,” remarks Gasser. “This is my team. I’ve recruited all the players and I’ve got agood coaching staff. We can’t wait to get started.

The Falcons lost two starters but return three key players from last year’s 18-9 team along with four other letterwinners. In addi¬ tion, seven talented freshmen will be vying for spots on the team.

“We do like the running game,” Gasser says. “When you don’t have alot of size, you must utilize your other strengths. One of our strengths happens to be quickness.”

CHAPTER NEWS

ATLANTA CHAPTER

Greetings from Atlanta! The summer held alot of fun and afew victories along the way. Fun was had by all at our annual picnic at Stone Mountain, with alaser light show following the picnic. Somehow, it is always an awe-inspiring sight when Isee Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson, and “Jeff” Davis riding off the side of the mountain. And topping it off with Willie Nelson singing “Georgia,” who could ask for abetter evening? Thanks alot to Tom Wuerslin, ’71, for coordinating the event.

The summer and fall also witnessed the winning of the Atlanta version of the Superintendent’s Trophy by the local Atlanta Chapter of the AOG. The golf tournament was won by our team led by Norm Schulze, ’63, and Jim Hourin, ’61. Woody Dahmer, ’73, had the low score for the outing and Gary Fausti, ’65, shot an astounding round of 118 to tie his match. Oh well, they say ex-linemen never make great golfers!

The annual inter-service softball game was won by Air Force over both Army and Navy, avenging last year’s smashing victory by the West Pointers. The softball team was paced by the heavy hitting of Dave Higgins, ’70; Wayne Higgins, ’74; and Chris Garrett, ’79. Chris Garrett pounded out seven hits, three of them be¬ ing home runs! Outstanding fielding by Terry Murphy, ’69; Cass Casada, ’71; Bruce Gordon, ’70, and Ron Jones paved the way to the 15-1 victory. Gary Fausti also improved on his ERA of 23 from last year’s tournament pounding.

Rounding out the summer’s activities was the chapter’s participation in the an-

nual Peachtree Road Race on July 4th. Paul Auclair, ’76, led the Academy run¬ ners with ablazing pace over the lOK run down Peachtree Street in the middle of July’s heat.

With the coming of winter, we are anx¬ iously looking forward to the upcoming Inter-service Christmas ball and annual dinner meeting. fGaty Fausti, ’65)

NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

The New England Chapter kicked off its 1988-’89 activities with asocial hour, business meeting, and aState of the Wing dinner on Sept. 7. This past summer a small group of graduates met to discuss the development of achapter and decided to start the organization off with a social/business dinner. Brig. Gen. Westbrook, the commandant of cadets, agreed to be the speaker and the first of¬ ficial chapter activity was in motion.

Activities included the social hour in¬ troduction of old and new friends, ashort business meeting where aslate of officers for the coming year was presented and “of fi cially sworn-in” through the able dictatorship of Bob “Bart” Barton, ’78, and a“rousing delivery” of the next ac¬ tivity for the chapter by Mike Kelley, ’70. Mike had us hanging on to our seats while he presented the arrangements for the trip to the Air Force-Army game.

As aresult of Bart’s banana-republic election the chapter selected the following people for their officers: president, Ernie St. Gelais, ’78; vice president. Bob Hovde, ’64; secretary. Bob McNamara, ’66; and treasurer, Ross McNutt, ’87.

Afer dinner, our new president, Ernie

St. Gelais, introduced our speaker. General Westbrook brought us up to date on his view of the State of the Wing in his third year as commandant. He opened by pointing out that his charter and the Academy’s charter is to build the cadet’s character. Build character so that the cadet, the Air Force, and the United States will be the bene fi ciaries of the education and training they receive at the Academy. General Westbrook’s humor¬ ous description of “measuring sticks,” his goal of building on his personal philosophy of “use of the time you have” to maximize the results, along with the academic core changes, acceptance rates, retention rates, and the always fragile yet nurturing Honor Code were graphic views of the “State of the Wing.” It is apparent that the Cadet Wing has benefited from General Westbrook’s leadership.

The New England Chapter is off to a fast start! If you are interested, drop aline or call and we’ll insure you are included in the mailings and invited to the activities. Write to New England AOG, c/o R.A. McNamara, 103 Fifer Lane, Lexington, Mass. 02173. Phone (617) 863-1376. (Bob McNamara, ’66)

RED BARON CHAPTER

This past summer in Europe was one of the warmest on record. Yet, between work and families yearning to see all of Europe, Red Baron Chapter members were again involved with hosting cadet groups and conducting membership dinners. AGer¬ man pig roast was held in June to send off cadet candidates for the Class of 1992. Between the great food and stories of the old days, these future USAFA cadets got

The Atlanta Chapter’s winning USAFA softball team, from left, includes Woody Dahmer, ’73; Chris Garrett, ’79; Paul Auclair, ’76; Cass Casada, ’71; Gary Fausti, ’65; Wayne Higgins, ’74; Ron Jones, ’70; Terry Murphy, ’69; Bruce Gordon, ’70; and Dave Higgins, ’70, kneeling.

Gary Fausti, ’65, president of the Atlanta Chapter of the AOG, congratulates Paul Auclair, ’76, on his Peachtree Roadrace vic¬ tory.

a“mouthful.” In July and August, cadets from Operation Air Force were hosted to End-of-Tour Mixers where there were many stories of incentive flights and first¬ time experiences in the “Real Air Force.”

The Red Baron Chapter is looking for¬ ward to hosting USAFA groups that come through Europe and in continuing membership activities. Our USAFE/ NATO mission has been uniquely motivating to current and prospective cadets. If you know of any groups that we may include in our activities, please write to us at P.O. Box 7554, APO NY 09012. (John Severski, ’71)

NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

On Sept. 11th, the quiet suburbs of Arl¬ ington, Texas, was the scene of this year’s North Texas Chapter’s Fall Bar-B-Q, Swimfest and Football-watching party. Hosted by Denny and Colleen King, ’63, the get-together was attended by over 55 grads and their wives. One sidelight to the normal Fall Bar-B-Q was to watch Air Force play San Jose State on TV. We even got this year’s association president, Rick Barton, ’71, to “stay home” and watch the game with us. Ha! (For those of you who don’t understand, Rick is our resi¬ dent Academy football fan with season tickets. He rarely misses agame, in per¬ son; regardless of where it is.) It was a beautiful night to be sipping frozen Margaritas out by the pool and alot of good friends to share the evening with. The football game captured everyone’s at¬ tention as it went down to the last play of

the game. You can imagine what noise 55 people can make in one quiet suburb. Denny and Collen are still trying to ex¬ plain it to their neighbors.

We had some new folks join our association recently from the Class of 1975: Bill and Judy Murray. They drove all the way from Greenville, Texas for the party. (That’s acouple hours drive.) Glad to have you with us. There are alot of other new members out there, especially from the Classes of ’76, ’77, ’78, and ’79 who are new to town. Give us acall. We’ll get you on our mailing list and come join in on the fun.

Speaking of fun, by the time this is printed, we will have hosted our second bi-annual Tri-Service Academy Golf Tournament. Air Force probably won. Or in the words of those Olympic an¬ nouncers, we most certainly “medaled (since there were only three in the tourna¬ ment!). Also, we will have completed two new events. First, on Oct. 8th, we hosted our fi rst Tri-Service Tennis Tournament and second, we have hosted our first Air Force-only Bowling Tournament. If these seem like fun to you, give us acall. (Ron Hale, ’71)

SAN JACINTO CHAPTER

In keeping with the theory of “What’s the use of having achapter if we don’t get together,” the San Jacinto Chapter held a poolside party at my house on Saturday, July 23. For those of you who could not make it, we missed you, but didn’t let it get in the way of agood time.

The poolside party was so much fun, we

followed it up with another family outing on Sunday, Aug. 28. The West Point Alumni Association included our chapter in aspecial arrangement for the Astros vs. Pirates matinee game that day. We had a reserved block of seats which gave agood opportunity for us to meet our counter¬ parts from “Hudson High.” Many thanks to Rob Mansfield for setting it up. We were able to come up with the television schedule of USAFA games and had planned at least four get-togethers to watch them. Iunderstand this article is planned for aNovember publication, so by then we will know if the Falcons are in abowl game or not. If we are, call Rob or myself for details on the chapter plans to watch it.

This is the year the Houston USAFA parent’s club will host the Military Ball for area service academy graduates and cadets. It will be Dec. 23, 1988. Iunder¬ stand the turnout last year was over 600. If you have not received the information on it, give us acall. The chapter will be participating and expects agood time. We will help Tom (USAFA ’68) and Kathy Zyroll to celebrate. Their oldest son will be halfway through what most of us remember as one of the longest years of our lives.

Iunderstand that there are about 75 grads in the Houston area and as of this writing, 33 have joined the chapter. Not bad for a fl edgling organization, but we would like to see 100 percent participa¬ tion. So if anyone out there would like to be aplayer, call either Tom Solomon at 713-464-9445 or Rob Mans fi eld at 713-360-2347. (Tom Solomon, ’69)

Academy Cemetery Regulation Clarified

(Editor’s note: In the last issue of the magazine we published asynopsis of the regulations which explain the use of the Academy Chapel and Cemetery. Unfor¬ tunately, because of the brevity of the ar¬ ticle, some categories of individuals eligi¬ ble for burial in the cemetery were left out. At the request of the Academy’s Director of Services, we are here publishing the eligibility requirements of USAFR 143-1 in their entirely.)

a. Interment of remains in the USAF Academy Cemetery will be restricted to the following individuals:

(1) Cadets, USAF Academy.

(2) Air Force military personnel as¬ signed to the USAF Academy at the time of death. This does not include nonAcademy personnel who are assigned on PCS orders to the Academy Patient Squadron Section, USAF Academy Hospital.

(3) Graduates, USAF Academy. Any subsequent service in the Armed Forces of the United States, if terminated, must have been under honorable conditions.

No graduate of the USAF Academy will be denied interment in the USAF Academy Cemetery without the approval of the Superintendent.

(4) All active and retired USAF generals and lieutenant generals.

(5) Former Superintendents, Comman¬ dants, Deans of Faculty, Chiefs of Staff, appointed Registrars, Directors of Athletics, Permanent Professors, Tenure Professors, and Prep School Com¬ manders.

(6) All Air Force personnel assigned to the USAF Academy between 11 July 1955 and 10 September 1957.

(7) The following persons related to a service-connected sponsor listed in paragraphs a(2) through a(6) who is inter¬ red or eligible to be interred in the USAF Academy Cemetery:

(a) Wife or Husband,

(b) Unremarried widow or widower,

(c) Dependent, unmarried child under 21 years of age.

(d) Dependent unmarried adult child, de fi ned as one who at the time of death

was over 21 years of age, incapable of selfsupport because of physical or mental condition, and who:

1. Received more than one-half of his or her support from the serviceconnected parent, or;

2. If the service-connected parent is deceased and interred in the USAF Academy cemetery, was receiving more than one-half of his or her support from the widow or widower of the deceased service-connected parent, or;

3. Was receiving such support from some other source beeause of prior death or inability of the parent or parents to provide such support,

b. All persons eligible under paragraph a(7) who die prior to the death of the service-connected sponsor may be interred in the USAF Academy cemetery only if the sponsor signs an agreement indicating an intention to be interred in the USAF Academy cemetery upon his or her death.

Daniel G. Schwenk, Lt Col, USAF Director of Services

DCS, Logistics

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Kenneth C. Nuss, Class of 1969, aspace flight expert employed with General Dynamics, former National University teacher and author of several books, died on July 13, 1988 at his home in Huntsville, Ala., where he had moved less than three months earlier to manage the General Dynamics liquid rocket booster program.

Mr. Nuss, 43, was valedictorian of his Tripoli High School graduating class in Frederika, Iowa, in 1963. He studied at Iowa State University for two years, affiliating with Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

In 1965, he received acongressional appointment to the Air Force Academy. He graduated and received his officer’s commis¬ sion in 1969. He attended flight training school in Laredo, Texas, and, after graduation, was assigned to the Strategic Air Com¬ mand Post at Grissom Air Force Base in central Indiana.

There, he was commander of aKC-135 jet tanker. He served a tour of duty in Southeast Asia in 1972-73. He left the service, receiving his honorable discharge with the rank of captain, later in 1973 in order to join General Dynamics in San Diego.

He was chief of space flight operations in the General Dynamics Space Systems Division, which is associated with the space shuttle program of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad¬ ministration.

While working full time for General Dynamics, he also qualified as alicensed real estate agent and as ageneral contrac¬ tor. He taught classes in business and mathematics at National University, where he was voted Most Outstanding Faculty Member by students and staff.

He was author of several books, the most recent being, “How To Make Up Your Mind” published in 1984.

Mr. Nuss is survived by his twin daughter and son, Jamey and Jason, 16, and his former wife. Kit Nuss Schindler, all of San Diego; his mother, Wilhelmina Nuss of Frederika; four brothers and two sisters, Elroy of Fairmont, Minn.; Michael of Ackley, Iowa; Arlan of Tulsa, Okla.; Merlin of Omaha, Neb.; Minerva Brown of Dysart, Iowa, and Donna Hoeper of Waverly, Iowa. Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to the San Diego AIDS Project, 3777 Fourth Ave., San Diego 92101.

Arvid Bruce Malvik, ’71

The Air Force lost one of its best and brightest on June 30, 1988 with the passing of Lt. Col. (USAF, Ret) Arvid B. “Chip” Malvik. Though departed from this world. Chip’s love and pas¬ sion for life, family, and the Air Force remain as his legacy to those of us left behind.

Chip joined the Class of 1971 after two years enlisted time and 32

some polishing at the Prep School, went on to graduate at the top of his pilot-training class, and began avery successful career in fighters. Over the next 14 years he accumulated several thousand hours in A-7s, 0-2s, F-104s and F-16s.

Chip went to the Air Command and Staff College with the Class of 1986 and was selected to stay on after graduation as a faculty instructor and squadron commander. When struck with a particularly virulent form of cancer. Chip fought it with the same spirit that took him to the top of everything else he ever did. Though the cancer ultimately prevailed. Chip never gave up.

Only afew days before his death, he asked to walk through the home being constructed according to his own design plans —he wanted to ensure the workmanship quality was high and suitable for his family. Appropriately enough. Chip’s ashes were scattered from an airplane as he accomplished one final rejoin on the eagles with whom he soared all his life.

Chip is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Lee and Arvid, daughter Lisa, brothers Kenneth and David, sister Berry Lou, mother Betty Lou, and father Arvid. The members of the Class of ’71 join the Malviks in mourning Chip’s passing but rejoicing in all the good he saw in life, family, and profession. Contributions to the American Cancer Society in his name would be ap¬ propriate. Those who may want to write can reach the family at 235 Wellington Way, Smyrna, Tenn. 37167. (Jake Huffman, ’71)

Mark Alan Sizemore, ’77

Captain (ANG) Mark Alan Sizemore, Class of 1977, was killed July 5, 1988 in an aircraft accident north of Arivaca, Ariz. He was flying an A-7D enroute to the Gila Bend Gunnery Range.

Mark was born on Feb. 2, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Growing up there, he graduated from Putnam City High in 1972 and went on to one year of college at the University of Oklahoma prior to entering the Academy in 1973. Mark’s cadet time was spent in Squadrons 8and 39. He was active in the Cadet Trap and Skeet Club and the Ski Club.

Upon graduation, Mark went to UPT at Reese AFB, Texas and from there to Luke AFB, Ariz. to upgrade in the F-4. He flew the F-4 in two active Air Force assignments. The first was at Hahn AB, Germany with the 10th TFS, and later at Keflavik, Iceland with the 57th FIS. In May 1982, he was assigned to the 64th Ag¬ gressor Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. where he flew the F-5E. From there Mark was transferred from active duty to afull-time Air National Guard unit at Seymour Johnson AFB with the 191st FIG, Michigan Air National Guard, again flying the F-4. In June of 1987 he joined the 162nd TFG out of Tucson, Ariz. He was assigned to this unit at the time of the accident.

Kenneth C. Nuss, ’69

Arvid Bruce Malvik, ’71

Mark Alan Sizemore, ’77

Michael A. Crandall, ’79

Imet Mark when we both moved to the 39th Cadet Squadron after our fourth class year. Iremember how Mark was aperson who gave his all to those things he cared about. And the one thing he cared most about was flying. As acadet he always kept an F-4 model on his desk, and he had already known (in BCT no less) that he was going to be an aero major. His other activities were also pursued with an active, aggressive, sportsmanlike eharacter. He loved to golf, fish, hunt, water ski, weight lift and snow ski. Mark was an excellent skier and took advantage of the many op¬ portunities to ski in Colorado as acadet. He also cared about the Academy. Our class saw many turbulent years of change, and it was men like Mark who got involved to keep the system function¬ ing smoothly. He was aperson cut from amore traditional mold. Idon’t think he was ever really comfortable with the “campus radicals” nickname the 39th had at that time.

Inever had the pleasure of fl ying with Mark. Our paths separated after graduation. But Iam sure he was the best. He was acertified instruetor pilot with over 1,700 hours. While at the 162nd TFG, he drew upon his extensive air-to-air experience to improve their air-to-air program. His Air Force awards included the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the National Defense Ser¬ vice Medal, the Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He was awarded amaster of arts degree in management from Webster University in April of 1982.

Mark is survived by his wife Sherri, and his three-year-old son Scott. He, an only child, is also survived by his parents Romayne and Elaine Sizemore. Amemorial service was held in Tucson on July 9, with the funeral in Oklahoma the following week. He was buried in his native soil with full military honors to include a missing-man formation flown by the 162nd TFG.

How can one describe the loss. He was my friend —my best friend. To his wife and his parents the loss must be so much greater. One can say that while he was alive, we were so fortunate to have known him. Iknow for certain what agreat father and husband he was. He was adedicated Christian. He made us better people. He died doing what he loved to do most.

We will miss you Mark. Your loss cannot be replaced. The empty space in our hearts will never heal. At least you will be with us spiritually until we too, go to our fi nal resting place. (Mike Schober, ’77)

Michael A. Crandall, ’79

Captain Michael A. Crandall, Class of 1979, died tragically June 29, 1988 in an F-16 mid-air collision near Mainz, West Ger¬ many. Memorial services were held at the Hahn Air Base Chapel. Mike’s family, friends and classmates gathered from across the world to celebrate aMass of Christian Burial at the academy. He was buried in the Academy Cemetery.

Mike came to the Academy from Burlington, Mass, and quick¬ ly established areputation for hard work and commitment to ex¬ cellence. This reputation followed him throughout his life. Mike was amember of 38th Squadron and was perennially on the Superintendent’s List. His actions spoke louder than his words as

Glenn E. Troster, ’81

he led us in the squadron, the classroom, and on the intramural fields. He graduated with adegree in aeronautical engineering and an assignment to navigation school. Mike excelled there and was selected to continue through electronic warfare officer school.

His first operational assignment was flying F-4s with the 480th TFS at Spangdahlem AB, Germany. His hard work and consis¬ tent excellent performance during this assignment resulted in Mike reaching alife-long dream —he was selected to attend UPT at Reese AFB, Texas. Again, Mike demonstrated his ability to focus on an objective and achieve his goal. He graduated first in his class, receiving the Commander’s Trophy, as well as awards for top officer, best flier, and best in academics.

After initial F-16 training, Mike received orders for Hahn AB again. His superior flying abilities and flawless tactical knowledge resulted in almost immediate upgrade to flight lead and instructor pilot. At the time of his death, Mike was serving as aflight com¬ mander in the 313th TFS.

Mike’s professional achievements are only overshadowed by his personal life. During his cadet years, Mike’s dedication to his mom, sisters and brother was an inspiration to all who knew him. His generosity, dedication and leadership gave us all abetter life. His wealth of spirit and keen sense of humor always gathered a close group of friends around him. Iknow he was the best friend any man could ever have. Mike’s most cherished moments began when he married Leanne. Their union was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Nicole. Mike was aloving husband and by all accounts awonderful father. Those closest to Mike describe his year with Nicole as the happiest of his life.

At times like this we are reminded that life is aprecious gift. This comes as no surprise to those of us who knew Mike. He lived every moment to the fullest. As aresult, at the end of his life, he was living his dreams. Mike contributed so much to so many peo¬ ple: the Air Force, his friends, his family. When Mike left us, he took with him apart of every person he touched.

Mike is survived by Leanne and Nicole, his mother Phyllis Skowronski, his sisters Debbie, Susan and Maryellen; his brother Tom; his grandmother Catherine Regan; and countless friends. Take care Mikey, we miss you.

Amemorial fund has been established and donations may be sent to the Michael A. Crandall Memorial Fund, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. (Fred Jacobsen, Brian Koechel, ’79)

Glenn E. Troster, ’81

Captain Glenn E. Troster, Class of 1981, died in an F-11 ID aireraft accident during anight low-level training mission near Can¬ non AFB, N.M. on June 9, 1988. At the time of the accident, Glenn was an aircraft commander in the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Cannon. He also served as the squadron training of¬ ficer and coach of the base rugby team.

After graduation from the Academy, Glenn attended undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin AFB, Texas. His first assignment after UPT was as aforward air controller, flying the

Michael A. Barritt, ’82

OA-37 with the 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron at Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. until December 1985. Glenn then went on to complete USAF Fighter Lead-In training at Holloman AFB, N.M. After Holloman, Glenn moved to Cannon where he com¬ pleted the F-lllD Basic Operational Training Course and was assigned as amission-ready pilot in the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, the “Crusaders.”

Iwas fortunate to know Glenn since we were both students at Bellevue Senior High School in Nebraska. I’ve known him as a fellow Air Force Academy cadet, fellow Air Force of fi cer, crewmate, fellow Crusader, and above all as afriend. My lasting impression of Glenn is of aman who did not even understand the concept of doing ajob halfway. Glenn knew only one way to meet achallenge —and that was with 100 percent maximum effort. Glenn had atrue commitment to excellence.

In no way did Glenn’s commitment to excellence shine more clearly than in his efforts to improve his weapons delivery abilities. His ceaseless efforts at self-improvement enabled him to move to the lead in the Top Gun rankings for every delivery an F-111 aircraft commander can compete in. It’s ironic, but in some ways fitting, that Glenn left this world doing the job he treasured so much and worked so hard to be the best at.

I’ll remember Glenn as adependable friend who you could always count on. I’ll remember Glenn as an honorable man who did things because they were right and not because someone was watching. Finally, despite his gentle nature. I’ll remember Glenn as awarrior who was dedicated to the defense of our country.

Glenn is survived by his parents, CMSgt (USAF, Ret) and Mrs. George A. Troster of San Antonio, Texas, his sister Gail, and his brother Gregg. Amemorial fund has been established in his name and donations may be sent to the Glenn E. Troster Memorial Fund, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000.

We will all miss Glenn very much. Iknow Iwill carry the memory of Glenn’s friendship and spirit with me forever, as will my wife and her family who knew Glenn well. To Glenn’s family we offer our sincere condolences and assurance that Glenn’s tragic loss will not be in vain. The Crusaders of the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron will continue to defend the nation and values for which Glenn made the ultimate sacrifice. Glenn’s spirit will be part of the Crusaders forever. (Capt. Fred Cheney, ’80)

Michael A. Barritt, ’82

On June 8, 1988, Captain Michael Barritt, Class of 1982, died when his F-11 ID crashed on anight bombing mission at Cannon AFB, N.M. Mike was aweapon systems officer (WSO) in the 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron where he served as the squadron flying safety officer.

Following graduation from the Academy, Mike completed Undergraduate Navigator Training in August 1983 as a distinguished graduate. Mike’s first operational assignment was with the 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) at RAF

Lawrence K. McNeel, ’89

Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Mike completed his overseas assignment in July, 1987 and was reassigned to Cannon AFB, fly¬ ing the F-lllD. Mike’s awards and decorations included the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster and the 493rd TFS Top Gun Award for the period of January to June 1987.

1first met Mike in the spring of 1986 at Lakenheath when Iar¬ rived in the 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron. Mike and Iwere crewed together and took numerous vacations together. Icame to know Mike as aspecial friend and as someone you could depend on, if you needed anything from astrong back to money. Icame to know Mike as one of the most unselfish individuals Ihave ever known. No matter what, he was willing to give. Mike was avery “laid back” individual and nothing ever seemed to phase him in either the air or ground. He just calmly got the job done. As a WSO, Mike was one of the best Iever flew with at performing the F-lll’s primary mission —Bombs on Target. Mike was all business on target runs and no matter how bad things got, Mike simply got the job done. Ireturned from England in December 1987 and roomed with Mike until afew weeks before his death. I came to know Mike even better and to realize what agood friend he was.

Mike is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bar¬ ritt, Sr., of Varna 111., and two brothers, Robert and Richard.

Those who knew Mike realize what atragic loss his death is. I’ll always remember Mike for his laid back manners, crazy smile, and the million other things that made him unique, but most of all I’ll remember Mike as aman 1was proud to call my friend. (Capt. Jeff Davison)

Lawrence K. McNeel, ’89

Cadet First Class Lawrenee K. McNeel was killed in aglider ac¬ cident in Salida, Colo., on Labor Day, Sept. 5, 1988. Cadet McNeel was amember of the Squadron 28 and apilot instructor in the Soaring Program at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His academic major was space operations.

Larry was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Aug. 31, 1964. He was a former member of the Claysville (Pa.) Boy Scout Troop and the Joppa Chapter of Demolay in Washington, Pa. He was also a member of the Church of the Covenant (Presbyterian), Washington. In 1982 he was an honor graduate of McGuffey High School, where he was amember of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Marching Band, Stage Band, and Concert Band.

From 1983-1986, Cadet McNeel served in the United States Air Force. While serving in Germany in 1985 he received an appoint¬ ment to the Air Force Academy Prep School and then to the Air Force Academy. He enjoyed lacross at the Prep School and serv¬ ed as astudent manager for lacrosse as acadet.

At the age of three, Larry informed his mother that he was go¬ ing to be a“space man.” In addition to the “normal things” that boys do —delivering papers, playing midget football —Larry

built his five-foot rocket, organized his own space club, rode every roller coaster he could find, and read every bit of science fiction he could get his hands on.

Camping with his mother in each of the continental United States, he learned to love his country from first-hand experience. He became an expert photographer and left behind many pictures and many beautiful memories. Larry earned the respect not only of his peers but also of his superiors.

On Sept. 8, amemorial service and flyby were held at the Air Force Academy in honor of Cadet First Class McNeel, Class of 1989. The flyby consisted of aglider flown by Cadet First Class Keith Miller, Larry’s roommate. The funeral service was held on Sept. 10 at the Church of the Covenant. An honor guard from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base participated in both the funeral service and the interment in the Veterans’ Section of Washington (Pa.) Cemetery. (Also taking part in the service were Capt. Gary Burg, USAFA, and Major Garrison Flemings, Baker AFB. Ark.)

His mother, Mary Anna McNeel, published the following in the Washington Observer-Reporter; “I loved my only son as achild and respected him as aman. Through the promise of God and Christ’s resurrection, Iknow that he now experiences the joy of our eternal home. Words cannot express my gratitude for the love and support given to me in this time of grief. But Irejoice that Larry could live life to its fullest. He loved his family and friends, his service to his country, and above all, he loved to fly. 1do believe that he has flown to the everlasting arms of God.

Deadman’s Chinook

By Glenn Coleman, ’64

With Chinook standing raw, mountains accent the pall

As yesterday’s spirits abound.

On such cold winter’s night, pray pity the plight

Of the mortal who enters their ground.

The ramp holds possessed by those who were blessed

With return with each deadman’s chinook.

At night’s mid comes perfect umbra of sun

And this flight with no element of luck.

Many have yearned yet so few have earned

The right to call cloudland their home, Shun glory and fame, succumb to the flame, Unarmed, unafraid, nor alone.

Many airmen were lost to that last river crossed

In their Phantom, Thud, chopper, and Hun. Each raced to beat hell and in victory each fell. Live fast, love them all, and die young.

In the cold crisp night air, senses standing aware.

Our spirits together rejoice.

The years can’t erase the grin on each face.

The howling wind echoes each voice.

The flight is all present, the banter incessant.

Each boasting is followed by two.

No airman denies the right to tell lies. For every war story is true.

This warriors’ clan pleasures meeting again For such spirited nocturnal mirth.

Each answers the draw of the Chinook’s recall To return to his heaven on earth.

Amemorial fund has been established in Cadet McNeeTs name, and donations may be sent to: Lawrence K. McNeel Memorial Fund, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5(XX). (Edith Campbell, afriend)

At presstime we had learned of the deaths of the follow¬ ing graduates:

First Lieutenant James K. Dooley, Class of 1985, who was killed on Sept. 1,1988 near Barstow, Calif, in the crash of an HH-3 helicopter on which he was apassenger.

Lieutenant Colonel (USAF, Retired) William T. Moulton, Class of 1961, who died in early October 1988 of an illness.

Captain Jeffery S. Giles, Class of 1983, who died on Oct. 11, 1988 at Wurtsmith AFB, Mich., in the crash of a KC-135, on which he was the aircraft commander.

Captain Timothy J. Kitt, Class of 1980, who died on Oct. 28, 1988 near Yuma, Ariz. in the crash of aMarine Corps helicopter.

Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of these graduates. Their obituaries will appear in future edi¬ tions of the magazine. j>

’Neath the wing of the Thud in ahot game of stud

Crouch asix-pack of yesterday’s free. This iron butter fl y brought anew way to die While hoping for aces to be.

And the younger crowd so proudly avowed The virtues of Falcon Sixteen.

Up cloud canyons led on this hot-rod sled. The bandit’s nightmare machine.

Astranger to war, Mr. Lockheed’s Star, The Foxtrot one-oh-four.

Alone pilot told how his soul had been sold Through the rocket’s bottom door.

Still the largest clique had gathered to kick

The tires of the Phantom F-4.

Many had trusted; these many went busted. But to her still allegiance each swore.

The queen of the fleet, always ready to meet

Each challenge that encountered the team. Overloaded and bent, and too often sent

To seek the impossible dream.

And in the Air Garden demanding apardon

Are the original RTBs.

The talk is of Lowry and how they may now be

The basis of all histories.

And there are those whose fi nal repose Is simply marked with aplaque. Their all they gave for an empty grave.

The earth has called them back.

By the fledglings two others awaiting their brothers, Aplace in the circle reserved.

Each rests now at peace waiting brother’s release From service so forlornly served.

Now they gather as one ’round the black granite stone

To pray for diversion from hell. The howling winds dwindle; they make note of men who will Answer this year’s passing bell.

One voice reads the list of anticipated guests

To join when the next chinook blows. For their families they pray, the wind dies away.

The compassionate ceremonies close.

When Orion stands tall and deadman’s blows raw

And the ramp reeks of glory and fame. Trespass, if you will, but pray as winds still. That they do not mention your name.

Yes, this is their ground and their spirits abound

At midnight when chinook winds blow. Please enter as friend, and comrade and kin. And listen to tales long ago.

On the granite you fi nd the footprints of time

Left by warriors gone before.

Acquire their tastes and inherit the space That lies beyond June’s open door.

These are your wingmen who are challenged to bring men

To fly and to fight and to win.

So wherever you go always check six and know

In their circle you always are friend.

(Editor’s note: Glenn Coleman’s poem reflects the passing of Academy graduates and cadets through references to the aircraft and other elements on the terrazzo in the cadet area. IVe felt it appropriate to include it here in the obituary section, especially because this is the Homecoming issue of the magazine.)

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Percent members: 80

V.

Not many ’59ers been moving around lately. Mike BENDAH and Flak WILLIAMS seemed to have moved just down the street, but apparently no change of job or wife involved in either case. Ihave no idea what hap¬ pened to recent retirees HOUSE, RHODES, or VOSIKA. Bob BROWN¬ ING has relocated to the ’59er center at San Antonio to be the ATC Com¬ mand Chaplain. That was so long ago he’s due another PCS by now. What’s it like being L/G OAKS’ chief chaplain? Because of abreak in service. Bob will be the last ’59er colonel on active duty. H.T. (no first name) and Linda JOHNSON are back in Washington. After acouple years hard work, he deserves abrief rest period as director of the Joint Staff. That must be acushy job: the best and most experienced officers of each service put aside their parochialism and strive to secure the common defense —they don’t even need adirector!

Me and Wiley BURCH was about to open up apawn shop in Ulan Bator, but then Igot abetter offer: to be aprofessor at the University of New Haven (even Larry JOLLY should be able to figure out where that is). It’s not really amatter of, “Those who can’t do, teach,’’ rather, it’s that Icouldn’t pass up the lure of the big bucks! Just ask PARKER, GARVEY, MUSMAKER, TONEY, or COOK! You didnt’ think none of them guys was in this racket to stomp out ignorance or something, didje?

Bad news: Duck SHAFER has akid who looks just like ’im! Ain’t all bad though, kid seems reasonably intelligent and personable. California Slumlord, Tom CHASE, is now an additional-duty golf coach. He trav¬ eled to the D.C. area golf game in September and won the Trophy of Dubious Distinction. His perceptive analyses and excellent coaching technique helped the Spic reduce his expected 150 strokes to only 112! Tom claims he taught Bob (remember his nickname?) HURLEY everything he knows about the game. As before, Diane MONTAVON organized the superb Saturday night dinner and mini-reunion. Fifteen or more grads and wives were there. I’ll be back next year!

REUNION! Fred WYNN says mailing labels fell off acouple of the reunion poopsheet mailings, so if you didn’t get the October edition, give him acall. (“If you don’t read me, squawk flash!’’) Don’t be paranoid, he didn’t intend to exclude anyone. Our decision was that if we’re gonna invite the likes of Dave PHILLIPS and Bob SITEMAN, we may as well invite everyone. The reunion committee estimates that attendance will be between 80 and 110 grads! That may be more than either the 20th or 25th. (How come only 79% of our class are AOG members? Check and see if your old roomies are AOG members.)

One reason for choosing Cheyenne Mountain Resort was that it’s far enough from town that wives can’t go shopping twice aday (a determined spender can overcome that impediment easily enough). The main reason is that all activities, except obligatory trips to USAFA, can be accom¬ modated in appropriate style without traveling frantically hither and yon. We were concerned that some of the older grads might have difficulty in getting into section formation on time. New Program Chairman, Jon GALLO (303-680-9963), will be fleshing out details, hopefully before festivities commence.

HAMER needs your suggestions about what artifacts ya’ll have for nostalgia displays. He’s trying to get Dean WOOD’S front teeth, KOZY’s platform shoes. Captain TALLMAN’s little finger, alock of CANTERBURRY’s hair, and Slim STROM’s sash. Anybody got any movie footage? Picture of CULLER and BOYINGTON in the Chapel? Turn¬ outs notification? Picture of Don BROOKS playing water polo?

Okay, so most of you sluffers just want to show up and enjoy the re¬ union, but someone needs to do alot of preparatory work. How ’bout

someone to help the Deacon to make acontemporaneous history of the event? Specifically, how ’bout someone with avideo camera to record memorable scenes, and edit out any mug shots of Greek, Thumper, Liverlips, Gator, and such. Apersonal VCR tape would surely be the best way for us to capture some of the flavor for years to come. If YOU’RE not up to it, volunteer your ex-roomie (800-547-8479).

Besides the nostalgia, Iwant to share and compare my current life with my classmates. For all the fun and excitement of the past, the present and future are more important now. We are all very much products of those formative years. Ishare abond with my classmates not understood by outsiders. 1want to compare where Iam now, and where Tm going. Where we’ve been has alot to do with where we’re going.

It’s been an honor to serve the class as secretary for five years. Unlike the other class officers. I’ve not had any duties to perform, so Ican hard¬ ly complain of being tired, but Itbink it agood idea to pass the honor around. More importantly, we need the new ideas which anew class of¬ fi cer should bring. 1know there are several of you who have fresh ideas and enthusiasm to offer our class. Those interested in serving as class secretary should volunteer through Gares GARBER. If you want to nominate anyone else, don’t be bashful, contact GARBS (512-496-3646) and he’ll take care of the necessary details.

Separately, I’d like to pass on the Scribe duty, which has not been an elected position. Larry COTTON turned it over to me because he felt burned out. Well, sure enough, me too. Some of you may think Iwas burned out six years ago, before 1even got started. This is like the sixth grade, two years is long enough, and three years is too many. Unlike the class secretary position, there IS work to this assignment. Sometimes I feel like I’m being graded by every one of you, and that I’m not doing any better than as acadet in Colonel Thompson’s English class. It’s also very satisfying. Despite the dearth of real information, the classmates really do read this because they want to be informed of their friends’ activities. Besides, Iget to ping on JOWLES, GORDO, SKI, ANDY AIRPOWER, and eight-score others with impunity (I think). The only job requirement is atrace of dedication. Please contact me with your volunteer statement or your nomination.

Audi Biancur 2Sycamore Lane Littleton, CO 80127 (303) 979-2228

Percent members: 77

Well, here we go again. The beginning of Fall for me writing this col¬ umn, and close to Christmas when you read it. It would be nice to have a crystal ball for projections into the future so that the news could be alittle more topical. Anyway, you have probably noticed the length of this col¬ umn becoming shorter with each issue. Well, that is adirect result of the lack of communication from you folks out there as Icannot manufacture news. The response to the crowd of letters I’ve sent out has not material¬ ized so Ihave little choice but to rely on what little Ican glean from the change-of-address cards forwarded to me from the AOG. Come on guys, exercise your pens abit or just send me acopy of your latest resume. My mail box is collecting dust.

If you did happen to read the last issue, you know that the Class of ’59 is well along in the planning for their 30-year reunion. You also know I mentioned that if we are going to have a30-year get-together, our plan¬ ning must begin now. There is no way that any one or two of us can pull off such an event without your interest and support. R.L. PENN (’59) printed aletter sent to him by Pete TODD conveying some very ap¬ propriate thoughts that struck home with me. Our 25th event was so great 1can’t imagine a30th being any less enjoyable or rewarding. You may want to dig out the past summer issue and read Pete’s letter. The real question is, “Do we want to commemorate our 30-year escape from the zoo, and if so, how?” Jim GLAZA’s recent letter to me asks that ques¬ tion.

Dear Andi, As our “30th” draws within the realm of feasibility, we need to .

Photos Re fl ect Joint Cruise Memories

Ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Max Miller and “friend

Participants in the First-Four-Class/Staff Joint Cruise pose for the “Official” photograph. Seated from left are Bob Jennings, ’59; Deac Houston, ’59; Mel Pollard, ’59; Norm Alexander, ’60; and Joe DeSantis, ’59. Standing in the first row are Frank Wilkerson, ATO; Bob Strain, ATO; John Lee, ’59; Max Miller, ’59; Leigh Hunt, ’59; Jim Brown, ’59; Ralph LaLime, ’60; Charlie Emmons, ATO; Ed Black, staff; and Herm Glister, ATO. In the back row are Chuck Ferrari, ’59; Doug Rekenthaler, ’60; Silas Molyneaux, staff; Larry Thomson, ’59; Chuck Georgi, ’60; Gohn Gulledge, ’59; Roger Counts, ’59: Kim Bassett, ATO; and Bill Glover, ATO.

consider whether or not we want to celebrate the event —and if so — how? Iknow we all are loath to think “30th,”’ but alas, it’s true!

Those of us who are captive (i.e. live here) should probably initiate the activities which will be required to determine who we must lean on. There are several options available to us which we must consider prior to making any decisions.

In my opinion, there is nothing more desirable than seeing each and every classmate again, and the sooner the better. The “30th” is avery special occasion and as the “railroaded” class president, 1don’t have avery good consensus of the class feeling for such acelebration. Would you initiate the action to sample the class for their opinion as to the direction we should proceed?

Pursuant to our several conversations, will you send to the class a survey form soliciting their desires for a30th reunion. We need to know their druthers for this potentially dynamic event. The AOG is simply incapable of fully supporting us in this, as they haven’t the assets to cover all class events. If we need their assistance then we must confine our planning to the spring or summer (1990). Of course, if we chose to do it on our own, then we can expand to any time, any place. In any event we must have the class position prior to launching our ef¬ fort.

We must have some consensus from the class before we can pro¬ ceed. Please stress the necessity for immediate class response. We are eager and willing to promote a30th reunion; do we have any support?

Respectively,

/s/ J. Glaza

Class of 1960

In my travels, 1had the great good fortune to run across Russ CURREY in Atlanta. As it turned out, we were both headed for Dayton, OH to con ASD on two separate projects, neither of which held any interest for the ASD Commander LtGen Mike LOH. Retirement agrees with Russ who is “mired” in West Palm Beach, Florida helping Pratt &Whitney select and employ the correct materials in their military jet engines. Other than appearing abit snowy around the temples, he looks exactly the same as the day we graduated. When 1pumped him for news around his home grounds, he stated that Sid GURLEY was in South Florida flight-testing rotary wing vehicles. Sid, drop me anote and bring us all up to date on your activities.

In June, immediately after Isent in my last effort, Idid get aletter from George FRIES explaining his position as the Pacific Regional Manager for the Data Systems Support Division of EATON CORP. He will be working with folks who have computer hardware which processes intelligence data. If that isn’t exhausting enough, he will also be guiding the development of afour and one year old. He will see some of you at the AFA-Hawaii game. Iexpect anewsy note following that tilt.

1did hear from Dale THOMPSON in July who lamented the change in the cruise dates but managed, with Cherie, to join George PUPICH and Dianne COSTELLO in Maui, Hawaii to offset their grief. Dale is by now the AFLC chief of staff at Wright-Pat AFB where he works daily with Eileen (THURMAN) SULLIVAN who is secretary to the AFLC vice com¬ mander. He states that Bill TAYLOR recently retired from his job at AFIT and relocated to the D.C. area. Where are you Bill and what are you doing to fill your time? Iget the impression from Dale’s note that gentleman farmer Charlie HART and Linda are surviving the Ohio ver¬ sion of the 1988 drought. His correspondence with D.K. JOHNSON revealed that D.K. was about to take aturn at being the mayor of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He plans to meet his family half way for a brief vacation in November —halfway being Singapore.

My change-of-address cards this quarter arrived about one week prior to deadline so 1did not have achance to track any of them down to aug¬ ment any of the info they contained. They did however, contain afew clues to some of our changing fortunes. There is no doubt that George PUPICH has arrived. He has taken up residence in Malibu, CA, which, if Iam not mistaken, is about as close as you can get to Kona Beach, Hawaii, and still be considered to be in the L.A. Basin. The great switcheroo has occurred again. Tony and Karen BURSHNICK returned (again) to Scott AFB from Northern Virginia where Tony will put on his third star as Vice CinC MAC. Way to go Tony! George and Evelyn ELSEA departed for Burke in Northern Virginia. It seems that just ashort time ago (summer of ’86), Tony and Karen had afew of us over at Scott to welcome George and Evelyn to Scott. Also in the D.C. area, Don and Ronnie WOLFSWINKEL moved from Lexington, VA to Maryland where he assumed duty as the RM at Andrews AFB.

1have tracked Tom and Carole SEEBODE to Roanoke, TX; Jim and Cleon BUJALSKl to Folsom, CA, and 1am sure Ican get some words on Neal REAVELY and his log cabin business in Montana as well as the story that must go with amanagement position on Diego Garcia. I’ll follow up on these items but you all must pick up apen and let me know of your travels. Also, by the release of the next issue 1hope to have sam¬ pled your thoughts on the 30-year get-together.

Randy Cubero

7163 Wintery Loop

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 598-7155

AV: 259-3820

Percent members: 77

Well, good people, here we are in the midst of another Falcon football season. Our fabulous Falcons are 2-1 so far with abig WAC contest against Wyoming this weekend. Our great strength this year is our offense led by junior QB Dee Dowis. What atalent that young man is. He is one of only three QBs in NCAA history to pass and run for over 1000 yards in each category for asingle season. Last week, after arelatively slow start in the hirst two games, he passed for over 290 yards and went 11 for 11 on his pass attempts —another Academy record. Our defense unfortunately is still maturing, but the loss of six defensive linemen before the season started didn’t help very much. Once again, as your read this article 1am going to hope that we have been selected for apost-season bowl game. My preference would be for the Falcons to be invited to the Holiday Bowl as the WAC champions. Jan and 1had the occasion to go to San Diego two years ago and that was awonderful experience. If it happens this year maybe we could hold amini-reunion for the class. Ican assure you afan¬ tastic time.

Dale and Cherie Thompson, Dianne Costello and George Pupich at Maui, Hawaii in April.

Tom and Anne Eller on the Great Wall of China.

Ireceived some very interesting letters this quarter that Iwould like to share with you. First, even though he is local, Tom ELLER wrote to send me acopy of AIR POWER IN WAR AND PEACE. This paper or com¬ pilation of papers was written in the fall of 1958 and features the sometimes radical ideas of Cadets Terry GUESS, T.K. JOHNSON, Brice JONES, Dean JONES, Terry JORRIS, Oleg KOMARNITSKY, Rodger LIKENS, Donald PAYE, Ken STATEN, and John WOLCOTT. The ar¬ ticles have some interesting titles like, “The Fallacy Of Limited War,” “Hit Hard, Hit Fast, Hit First,” and “After Nuclear Exchange What?” If you have any desire to receive acopy just write me and Iwill try to reproduce them in sufficient quantity to cover the demand. Speaking of Tom ELLER, he and Anne had the good fortune of celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in China this summer. Another opportunity of a lifetime and this first picture shows Tom and Anne on the Great Wall. The ELLERS traveled extensively throughout China and were able to visit the Burma road, and the famous Kunming Air Field of the Flying Tigers.

It only looks like air-to-air refueling! (Painting by Steve W. Ferguson from The Hook magazine, summer 1988.)

Another great letter came from Rip THOMAS, ’64, who relayed to me amost unusual story of one F-4 “pushing” another F-4 out of North Vietnam. The “pusher” was LtCol Bob Pardo who is now retired and liv¬ ing in Golden, CO, and the “pushee’ was none other than then Capt Earl AMAN, ’61. The incident happened in 1967 when the order came to hit the steel mills in Thai Nguyen some 35 miles north of Hanoi. When the weather broke to finally go after the target, they estimated that the NVN had moved in over 1,000 antiaircraft guns in the area. After the first bombing pass, Earl, #4, lost over 5,000 lbs of fuel, and there was no way he was going to make it to the tanker. Pardo, #2, also lost fuel but only about 2,000 lbs. On the climb out, they did not locate lead and #3, and had to form up as an injured flight of two. Knowing that Earl was in big trouble, Pardo came up with the idea of having Earl lower his tailhook, shut down the engines to eliminate any turbulence, and allow him to push Earl with the tailhook resting on his windscreen. Amazingly, it worked OK with the tailhook only occasionally swiveling off to the side. Unfor¬ tunately, the windscreen began to crack and Pardo envisioned pushing Earl’s 32,000 lb F-4 with his chest, so on subsequent tries he placed the hook on asmall metal section just below the windscreen. After about 20 minutes into this exercise, Pardo’s engine caught fire and they now had run out of airspeed, altitude and ideas. Luckily though, they were over Laos, and so both crews ejected and were picked up safe although not so sound after some 90 minutes on the ground. The entire episode was cap¬ tured on canvas by artist Steve Ferguson as shown in the photo.

Some other quickies include aletter from aJohn C. BOESCH, who at a USOC meeting in Washington DC, ran into Mike QUINLAN, and discovered that they had been doolies together at Lowry AFB in 1957. John is now an associate member of the AOG and Iwould like to be the first to welcome John and his family to the ranks of the Class of 1961. John is the director for Marketing Development for Pier 39 in San Fran¬ cisco, which enjoys over 10 million visitors to their shops and restaurants. John can be reached at PO Box 3730 SF, CA 94119.

This next picture is of the THOMAS family on the eve of Charlie’s retirement this summer. Charlie did agreat job as the 1606th wing com¬ mander at Kirtland AFB, NM and is now gainfully employed with the BDM corporation, adefense contractor, HQed in McLean, VA, but working in their Albuquerque office. In the picture you can see that the kids took all of Charlie’s beauty because Gina still has hers and poor Charlie has none. From left you see Elizabeth (19), Brian (15), Gina (an undisclosed number), Charlie (48), and Jennifer (22). Jennifer, by the way, is asenior at Cornell University and on aROTC scholarship there. Nice job, Charlie and Gina, you did good.

Let’s see —whom did the children take after?

Some additional class news: Dick HOWELL wrote to tell me that he was NOT interested in becoming the department head at Clemson, and that he has accepted anew position opening up at the University of Southern Mississippi. They have already moved to Hattiesburg and are very excited about their new prospects. Sam HARDAGE wrote and sent me an article from the magazine “M”, which he was sure Ihadn’t seen because there are alot of words in it and not too many pictures. The arti¬ cle is entirely about Brice JONES and the game of croquet. In it, Brice tells us such interesting things like how to level the croquet court, and what type of grass to plant. God, was that interesting. It read just like a novel! As promised in last issue, my final pictures shows the 1961 class contingent without Ken JOHNSON at the HARDAGE wedding this sum¬ mer. You all know the names, but for John BOESCH, that’s me on the left, followed by Brice JONES, Sam HARDAGE, Rich MAYO, and Mike QUINLAN. Don’t worry there was abride and she is beautiful. It’s just that Iasked Sam for awedding picture and this is what 1get.

Just like skiing at Snowmass!

Gene DAVIS also wrote and relayed that he and Judy visited the Washington DC area and were able to see P.B. and Marilyn O’CONNOR and the STACKHOUSES. P.B. is with NASA, and Bill STACKHOUSE is still consulting for the DoD. While they were in the capitol, Lee BUTLER gave asuper future view of defense concerns for the next 5-10 years to an AOG chapter meeting. According to Gene, his pessimistic realism gave everyone something to think about. Finally, long-time friend Charlie, The Chin, CROLL, called to tell me that his son, Stephen, is very interested in coming to the Academy. Charlie is again flying for Con¬ tinental, and is living in Camarillo, CA. Other changes of addresses in¬ cluded: Donald McCARTER to Patrick AFB, FL; Art KERR to APO NY 09127; Doug CAIRNS to Maxwell AFB, AL; Thomas SUTTON to Pro¬ vo, UT, (this must be amisprint and Iwill only believe it if Tom himself writes me aletter with aU.S. postmark); and Frank WILLIS to Travis AFB, CA.

And 1thought Ididn’t have anything to say to you this quarter. So as not to task your patience, 1will bid you all farewell until next quarter and wish you all ablessed holiday season with the fulfillment of all your New Year’s resolutions.

John W. (Jack) Jamba

4Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Of fi ce: (407) 867-7758

Percent members: 68

Hi REDTAGS! Well in less than aweek we should have the shuttle Discovery on its way to areturn to flight. It has been along 2% years. As we anxiously await liftoff. I’ll cover the first news item which involves Dave FIELDS. He sent me awedding invitation. He and Anmarie Donlin were married on the 18th of June in Rochester, NY. His note reads: “Thought you and those at our 20th would be interested in our announce¬ ment —we are slow but sure! We had asmall wedding of family and friends, then nine days in French Canada. The real test of the relationship will be combining two households of stuff into one.” Thanks for the good news, Dave. And good luck and ahappy life.

Since Ihave broached the subject of marriage, Iwill tell you about the terrible ribbing that Chuck CHEESEMAN took from Larry and Penny GOOCH, Willie and Nancy GRAY, and Caroline and me. It was aSun¬ day afternoon and Iwas at my son’s high school football field, helping other parents paint the buildings and stands. All of asudden there stands Chuck, Larry and Willie. Chuck had flown down to Daytona Beach to visit aclose female friend. He talked her into driving down to see the Gooches. Voila! So after some discussion, we all agreed to meet at Larry’s house for acookout dinner. After we found out that Chuck had been dating his female friend for quite awhile, we started pushing him to get married. We subsequently persuaded his friend, Debbie, to accept a compromise position on the size of the wedding ring, location of honey¬ moon, and some other negotiable points. When we found out Debbie’s age, we accused Chuck of being acradle-snatcher and told him that he would have to marry her to do the right thing. Chuck was on the defensive the whole night. Debbie took it all in stride and laughed with us. But so far we haven’t seen awedding invitation. We may not ever see Chuck again.

Got anice letter from Bob HOLCOMB. “Dear Jack. After all these years of reading your column, it is time to make areport. First, Iwould like to report that last April Ihad the rare pleasure of commissioning my son, Robert Jr., a2Lt in the Air Force. Further, he has been awarded a full scholarship by the Air Force to attend Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, DC. Rob was one of 25 to receive this scholarship and we are extremely proud of him. He is currently serving an active duty tour at Malcolm Grow Hospital, Andrews AFB, prior to start¬ ing school at Georgetown. In other news, my oldest daughter, Denise (24), is agraduate of Arizona State University and is aclaims represen¬ tative for Allstate Insurance Co in Phoenix. My youngest daughter. Shan¬ non, is asophomore in high school and quite active in drama and theater. As for me, Ihave been with Motorola’s Government Electronics Group here in Scottsdale since retiring AVi years ago. Icame on board as asenior project manager for new construction and I’m currently the group manager for Environmental Affairs, Safety/Industrial Hygiene and Risk Management —asuper job. My wife, Sandi, is really responsible for all our successes. Jack, Ipromise to stay in better contact in the future, and invite anyone to call when they are in town.” Well, his promise is in print, word for word from his letter in his own handwriting. Ihave also included apicture of his son’s commissioning with this column.

Now for another nice letter, this time from Peter D. ROBINSON. “Dear Jack. This letter is long overdue, but greetings from the Pacific and Kadena AFB. Pat and Igot here last September and have enjoyed the opportunity to live here. As air division commander, Ihave the Tac Fighter Wing of F-15s and RF-4Cs as well as the combat support wing under me. Of the 9,300 Air Force personnel here, about 6,000 fall in the air division with the rest belonging to SAC, TAC, MAC, AFLC, ESC, and other PACAF units. The base probably has as much of acrosssection of the flying Air Force as any base in the world. During our last ORI we had amulti-MAJCOM inspection with teams from PACAF, SAC, MAC, TAC, and Air Force all taking alook at us. It was more like an invasion than an inspection. Kadena is probably one of the best kept secrets in the Air Force. The facilities are among the best that I’ve seen and we can thank the Japanese government for their funding of much of our construction program here. In addition to the Air Force there are 23,000 Marines on Okinawa plus about 3,000 Navy and 1,000 Army. It almost makes it ajoint assignment. I’ll be turning over this command to BG Tom BROWNING, Class of ’64, in August, and Pat and 1will head for Chanute where I’ll be taking command of the Tech Training Center, ATC. After IVi years in Europe and Okinawa since we left in 1980, I’m trying to fi nd out if Ineed avisa for the U.S. to return PCS. All told I’ve been overseas 14 years since graduation and it will be good to return to the CONUS for atour. After spending the last 12>/2 years in TAC, USAFE, and PACAF, I’m sure that ATC will also eachange. I’m looking for¬ ward to it. Sorry that Ihaven’t written for awhile, but if the PCS keeps coming at annual intervals. I’ll write again next year. Best regards.”

And now for the change-of-address cards. George BIFOLCHI has left Central Florida for Redlands, CA. Bob MICKEL moved from Fairfax Station, VA, to Sparta, NJ. That’s nice country up there. I’ve been to Lake Grinnell and the surrounding area. Duke GREEN has transferred to Wright-Pat and is living in Fairborn. Paul ROBINSON has evidently retired and has anew residence in Las Vegas. Dick SMULL has retired, is living in Vienna, VA, and has anew job with System Planning Corp as the dir, European and Mid-East OPS. Charlie PRICE has retired and set¬ tled in Valdosta, GA, his wife’s hometown.

That’s it for now. If any of you feel guilty about not having written to me in awhile, that’s great. Before you can shrug it off, run to your desk and write aletter to me. Studies have shown that your chances of writing to me decrease exponentially with time. Be good. Jack.

Norman I. Lee, III

117 S.W. 332nd Place, #2503

Federal Way, WA 98023

Home: (206) 838-8006

Work: (206) 655-4412

Percent members: 73

The drought has been broken, the temperatures are staying below 90, rain is falling, my grass is growing and the St. Louis (baseball) Car¬ dinals—I am being specific due to the “Phoenix Cardinals,” once of St. Louis—are still losing. Ileft agame early for the first time last night. Everything in the Midwest remains semi-normal and Iam as per normal writing this column with adeadline staring me in the face—ugly thing! Please note my new address and phone numbers above.

Ienjoyed acouple of nice telephone conversations with Bill FANNING and Marv ODEFEY about amonth or so ago. We discussed in general the employment potential within defense-related industries over the next few months. Neither had much good to say about the immediate future which appears to be normal industry-wide unless you have some very specific technical—read computer—skills to offer. Bill works as an engineer for Ford Aerospace in Colorado Springs and Marv is an engineer with Martin Marietta of Denver. Ireally appreciated their assistance and especially their insight into the workings of the Defense Industry.

Early in August, Jack and JoAnn McTASNEY headed out via automobile caravan—the kids were driving car #2—for the great plains and Kansas State University where Jack will take over as professor of air science. Before Jack and JoAnn left. Chief and Barb NACRELLI threw a super swim party and cookout for all of us. What agreat time we had! We have all had some good times together over the past two years while Jack and JoAnn lived in O’Fallon. They will be missed. Please note: Aformer PAS at K-State was Tom FRYER, now afinancial planner at the Union National Bank &Trust there in Manhattan. 1suspect afew more of our classmates have headed back to the halls of academia as ROTC professors of air science. Two change-of-address cards indicate same but do not con¬ fi rm speci fi c job titles of PAS: Dick SULA lists his new address as Northfield Falls, VT (near the home of Norwich University) and Grover MUSSELWHlTE’s new address in Clemson, SC.

Bob Holcomb commissions his son, Robert, Jr., in April. Aproud mo¬ ment for both.

Back in August, the assistant deputy chiefs of staff/Operations, for both Tactical Air Command and Strategic Air Command were in town at the same time to participate in an Air Force Association forum on the future of aircrew training in the Air Force. Amilitary ball was also on the schedule. As an interested observer and job hunter—many contractor representatives were at the meetings—1 attended the meeting and had the real pleasure of schmoozing alittle with these fellows: Larry DAY (TAC) and John BORLING (SAC). Acouple of real fighter pilots despite John’s SAC label. You could tell by the stories they were telling and Ican’t repeat.

Three more of our general officer classmates moved around this sum¬ mer: Owen LENTZ left Belgium and SFIAPE and returned to the Ram¬ parts as J-2 for SPACECOM at Peterson Field. Going in the opposite direction was Rich O’LEAR moving from Peterson to Ramstein. Ihope those two Intel types didn’t “pass in the dark.” The third GO move was Ralph ROFIATSCFI from commandant of ROTC to commander. Air Force District Washington, with headquarters at Bolling.

Others moves—mostly address changes: Les ANDERSON to Monu¬ ment, CO (Les works for Martin Marietta), Fred BAUER and John VOGELSANG to Gaithersburg, MD—Fred to Soft Wind Dr. and John to Wake Forest Dr.—Jerry SAILORS from Ramstein to Montgomery, John DYER from Del Rio, TX to Easley, SC and the retired list, and George BARNES from Eden Prarie (Minneapolis), MN to Kirkland, WA and, according to his banker, ajob with Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

More WHO IS DOING WHAT: Grant BORNZIN, nice enough to scout out some employment possibilities in southern California, lives in Irvine and last Iheard is entrepreneuring (is that averb?) in management and information systems. Ken BROMAN is listed as asenior engineer for ageneral contracting fi rm—Rinderknecht Associates, Inc.—in Cedar Rapids, lA; Terry DAKE is afinancial consultant for the Christopher Weil &Co. of Sherman Oaks, CA; Dan RINGLER is in real estate—Orion Investments &Realty, Inc. of Vacaville, CA; David BOECK is ageneral partner of Austech, an engineering firm based in Lago Vista, TX; Frank BARRETT is with the Investment Properties Division of Grubb &Ellis Company of Tucson, AZ; Ron McCOLLUM is an account vice president for PaineWebber Inc. in Seattle; Bob MELONS is an attorney in Chicago (office in the Xerox Centre); Bob ZAMBOLDI is vice president-sales for Air Products and Chemicals’ Industrial Gas Division of Allentown, PA; and Barry WALRATH is special assistant to the president of the Washington Consulting Group of Washington, DC. Fred BAUER is assigned to the National War College in the Joint & Combined Operations shop; Jed DALE is asenior systems engineer for the Systems Research Laboratories of Dayton, OH; and A1 BEAUCHEMIN is the McClellan AFB civil engineer—that’s abig plant. Klem KALBERER, an American Airlines captain, also owns the MICRO MART—a computer business—in Dallas, and Joe HANES is flying the B737 for Piedmont/US Air, and wife Janice is aPiedmont flight atten¬ dant. Two of our classmates who did not graduate with us joined us at the reunion: Jim McMILLAN and Lloyd KELLEY. Welcome back guys! Jim is manager. Telecommunications Systems for IBM in Boca Raton, FL and Lloyd is afederal judge working out of Fresno, CA. That’s all the room Ihave for this time. There’s more.

Until next time and since you will be reading this in December, Linda and Iwant to wish each of you and yours the best of times during the holidays and aprosperous New Year.

Last minute inserts. For you guys contemplating retirement and flying with American Airlines, Dick FERENCY suggests calling him first at (203) 426-0498. According to Dick, AAL now requires apersonal recom¬ mendation of one of their pilots. Jim FAUSEY has taken afour-year leave of absence from Holland America Lines —Westours to serve as the Air Force Reserve advisor to the 22nd Air Force commander at Travis. Jim and Terry live on base at Travis.

Bob Hovde

3Freedom Circle

Bedford, MA 01730

Home: (617) 274-7759

Office: (617) 377-8319

AV: 478-8319

Percent members: 70

working transportation, John BOLES is arranging for the hotel and golf, while Pete and others are doing whatever is necessary. The reunion has been moved to the weekend of 9Sept 1989. If you have any ideas for them (dinner speaker, dedications, things to do, etc.), please get in contact with me or Pete (719-590-9217).

NEW ENGLAND AOG: The newly (again) formed New England Chapter of the AOG held aState of the Wing dinner in September, with Commandant Brig Gen Sam Westbrook, ’63, as guest speaker. By the time you read this, we also will have sponsored atrip to West Point for the football game in November. If anyone is interested in joining our chapter, get in contact with me.

LETTERS: Rog HEAD wrote just after Isent in the last article, saying that he still gets to fly two or three times aweek in the T-38 at Holloman, while Jane is doing well in real estate (in Alamogordo!). Frank (Skip) WILSON and wife Ann visited from Albuquerque with three of their four children, who were in aswim meet at Holloman. They have been in Albu¬ querque for 12 years. Also, the Holloman/Alamogordo contingent had a practice reunion in June. Ed UNDERWOOD works for Hughes at a White Sands Missile Range laser facility. He and his wife, Sandy, have lived there for many years. Tom and Alan JOBIN are also there. Tom retired in March, and he’s now working for DynCorp as one of the Test Group’s contractors. Alana has her own gift shop and manufacturing business in Alamagordo. Tom McNISH is still the hospital commander there, while Yona keeps busy raising Tommy, their 12-year old son.

Rog also sent along aclipping from the Eglin newspaper about Tim O’KEEFE’S retirement (as vice commander of the Armament Division of AFSC) at the beginning of June. Sadly, he had to call me acouple of weeks later to tell me of the untimely death (from abrain tumor) of Tim’s wife, Karen. I’m sure you all join me in expressing deep sorrow to Tim and all fo the family.

On abrighter note. Chuck HANDLEY writes that he is back from Saudi Arabia, where he worked for Bendix Field Engineering Corp. He is back in Satellite Beach, FL, where he is into serious job hunting. (Overseas again? Chuck has been divorced for 10 years, and really likes the overseas tax-free status.) His son just started his 2nd year at Clemson. His oldest daughter is working and going to junior college, and his youngest daughter is in the 9th grade.

Fred OLMSTED writes that a5th annual bash was held by the “Aging Aviators” (see picture): “Fredo,” A1 MCARTOR, Darryl BLOODWORTH, and Jim INGRAM. The picture of the gang of four during a “spoon-a-batics” contest (yes, with spoons hanging from their respective noses) will be prominently displayed at the reunion in April. Terry ISSACSON and Max JAMES may end up happy that they missed this mini-reunion. At any rate, Fred and A1 won both the tennis doubles and golf titles, but they all had plenty of fun, Mexican cactus juice, Budweiser and white wine! (Not necessarily in that order.) “Fredo” ends by sending his best to the USAF and USAFA ’64.

Jim Ingram, Darryl Blood worth, AI McArtor and Fred Olmsted at another "Aging Aviator” contest.

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CHANGE-OE-ADDRESS CARDS: Francis “Butch” BRADY moved from Atlanta to Dallas. Ralph BROWNING from Bergstrom AFB to APO San Francisco 96230. Wayne CORDER also headed West, from Kirtland AFB to Hickam. John GOLDEN, on the other hand, moved from Virginia to USDAO Stockholm (tough life!). Jim HINKEL has moved from Charleston AFB to Quarters 14-A to Ft Myer, thus keeping Virginia contingent stable. John JACOBS changed addresses in Libertyville, IL. (Nice name, but 1don’t have the slightest idea where it is.) Tom MANSFIELD, also, is in Illinois, in Glen Ellyn, where he is a first officer with Continental Airlines. (See, you can get something besides an address on those cards.)

Paul MATTHEWS moved from Omaha to Bellevue, NE. Stu McCURDY left Redlands, CA, for APO San Francisco 96408. Dave MUEH, another of our far-west group, moved to anew address in Honolulu. Gary RYSER (who must have just retired?) moved from Loring AFB to Parker, CO. Fred WAGNER who is retired, moved from Omaha to Bell fl ower, CA. Finally, Hugh WILLIAMSON moved from Tulsa to Mobile, AL.

TRAVELS: My last trip to Germany (in July) was abit different than usual. Itook along Sandy and our two girls, this being the last time Kathy could ride Space Available on MAC (21 is the cutoff for Space Ain leave status). We had agreat time touring Germany. (The girls called it the “ABC Tour,” as in “Another Boring Castle, Another Boring Church. ..”) On the way out of town, we ran into Bob and JoAn CLARK, on their way from Ramstein to Elmendorf AFB, AK. (I’d probably go to Alaska to get out of the IG, too.) While we were are Ramstein, we also saw Kris and Lura MINEAU. Kris and Lura went to the Academy last June for the graduation of alarge contingent of '64 offspring (see picture). Some things never change. You will note that, while all of the dads have finally learned to show up for aformation, the cadets only made 66 percent.

Seen at the Class of 1988 graduation are John and Larry Hoffman, Stu McCurdy (minus one son), Denny and Mike Montgomery, Kris Mineau (looking for son, Kris), Gay and Kimberly Green, and Park and Park IV Hinman.

Also at the graduation were Barb DIEFENBACH and her son Dave, Jr. Kris said that the trip was really good for Dave, in that living in southern Illinois since Dave Sr., died, he had never had much contact with any of his father’s friends or way of life. Unfortunately, after he returned from the graduation, he was killed in an automobile accident. Barb must endure yet another tragedy in her life, while all we can offer is our condolences.

LAST WORDS: Well, these probably won’t be the last words you hear from me on this subject, but I’d like to take one last shot at reminding everyone about the class donation that is expected at our 25th reunion. Even if you can’t make it to the reunion, we’d like you to participate. The plan right now is to put most of the donation into the fund for the new AOG building. More information will be included in the reunion packages you will be receiving.

That’s all for now. I’m sorry Ihad to report so much sad news this time. Hopefully, the news in the future will only be good. As Fredo says, “Check six.”

Jerry “Ski” Wilkowski

2423 Rocky Branch Road

Vienna, VA 22180-4067

Home: (703) 255-9083

Office: (703) 548-4400

Percent members: 58

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Preparing this input from my hotel room overlooking downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina on arather blustery spring morning. While of¬ ficially dead, old man winter appears to be reminding the Portefios that he can still muster astrong Antarctic wind across the Pampas. After three-plus weeks on the road in locations ranging from the frenetic-paced Caracas, Venezuela, through idyllic Quito, Ecuador, picturesque but slow-paced La Paz, Bolivia (where at 11,800 feet no one moves quickly, not even the coca leave-chewing natives), and cosmopolitan Santiago, Chile, I’m more than ready for my own bed, pillow, and ahome-cooked meal. Those of you who travel as part of your job can appreciate the lack of romanticism in dragging bags through airports, regardless of the loca-

don. And after doing it seven times, to include afalse start in Lima, Peru because of visa problems, I’m ready for afew quiet evenings at home. With no eating out!

Received afew notes before Ileft on this trip. One from Mike SHORT announced his relinquishing of command of the 4450th Tactical Group at Nellis to accept commander of the 355th Tactical Training Wing at DavisMonthan Air Force Base. Congratulations, Mike! Appears that either you cannot get enough of agood thing or you’re aslow learner!

Tom KOSS also dropped anote from his desk as director of Interna¬ tional Affairs at USAFE. Tom was on his way to the Academy via Washington, DC to visit with his son Lance (SIJAN’s namesake) who is at the prep school. (Tom added that Sean RYAN, Mike’s son, is also there, alast minute change from Valley Forge, as well as Ted DEWING, Dick—deceased.) In Washington, DC Iwas amidst preparations for this current trip and our paths never crossed in Colorado for Parents’ Weekend. Tom, let’s try getting together again, perhaps when the pace is closer to normal.

Finally, Tom PLANK wrote and promised to send apicture of him sur¬ rounded by Chuck COLEMAN, who is vice commander of the 56 TTW at MacDill and Vince BRISTOW, who is adivision chief at the Air Ground Operations School (AGOS) at Hurlburt Field. The occasion for this gathering of “Tiger Ten” classmates was Tom’s retirement July 15th from his position at the Tactical Air Warfare Center, Eglin, as the deputy director of Electronic Combat Application. He immediately started his second career in the Fort Walton Beach field office of BDM Corporation. Tom noted that he is being forced to stay right here in “paradise which works out real nice since Diane is teaching high school.” Tom added fur¬ ther that Pat MOORE provided anice gift by talking long distance from Hawaii for approximately 30 minutes. (Obviously another member of “Tiger Ten” who is making the big bucks! Right Pat?) The Moore’s are in their own section of “paradise” where Pat is the personnel manager for afirm charged with the destruction of the chemical weapons stored at Johnston Island. Well Tom, welcome back to the civilian world from whence we all came. Sometimes it’s not as comfortable as the socialist womb but frequently it can be as exciting as I’m sure your service was in the Air Force blue. Buena suerte!

Will close on that note. Have to send this via DHL to hopefully make this issue’s cutoff. Please keep the letters, notes, and pictures coming. And an occasional call will do also. Warmest regards.

Ryan Denny

PSC 4, Box 17493

APO San Francisco, 96408-0006

Percent members: 70

Greetings, Redtags! “From the Far East, 1bring you. ..” This counts as aChristmas card for all of you who read this. We’re still here in the Philippines —on the leading edge of democracy. For ashort time there were abunch of us ’66ers here. Gary VAN VALIN was the vice of the 3 TFW at Clark AB. Having redtags as the vices of both wings on base was fun. Gary has now moved on to the Pentagon to work joint issues for the Air Force in AF/XOJ. His replacement is still trying to unravel all the stuff that Gary was involved in. Jim DOZIER was the chief of the Air

Twenty-three classmates Join in congratulating Ed Shirley in late July on his promotion to brigadier general. Ed is the first in the class to achieve general rank. (Photo courtesy Gary Palmer)

Force section in the JUSMAG in Manila. Fie had to take amedical retirment and is now living in Fair Oaks, CA. Jim and Ihad lunch afew times before he left, but every time we tried to get together for areal party, one of us had a“function” to attend. Carl BAKER is the ADO of the 3TFW here at Clark and lives just up the street from me. Our boys play together and have agreat time terrorizing the neighborhood. Bob BARANGAN was in Manila serving as the Deputy A-3 on the Philippine Air Staff. He just left for Mactan AB in Cebu for anew job. We had agreat picture of Gary, Carl, Bob, and me at Gary’s going-away party. The reason you are not now looking at that picture is because it is in Gary’s camera somewhere in his household goods shipment on it’s way to the Washington DC area. I’m sure we’ll have it in time for the next article — right Gary? Speaking of household goods, Ijust got the last part of mine. They had been shipped to Taiwan and then to Yokusa, Japan. Doesn’t that make all you retired guys have alittle twinge of homesickness for the Air Force?

While flying around Korea afew weeks ago to give and receive some briefings, Iran into afew classmates at Osan. John MARSHALL is the 51 TFW commander and had just finished asuccessful ORI when I dropped in to visit. He’s just starting to convert his wing from F-4s to the F-16. John told me that Wayne SKORA has moved from the RM job at Shaw AFB to ajob flying AT-37s in Panama. He also said that Ross GUBSER has retired and was last seen working as an instructor pilot at Pete Field while waiting to see which major airline was still hiring senior citizens. While at Osan Iwas hosted by Bill WACKER. Bill is the com¬ mander of the 611 Military Airlift Support Group at Osan, and has little detachments all over Korea that provide maintenance and aerial port sup¬ port for all the the MAC missions that fly in country. He set up all of my of fi cial schedule and Beverly fed me dinner. It’s great to have classmates in key positions —and locations.

News From the Rest of the World: John GROZIER got his wish and departed the Pentagon for an assignment in the real Air Force. As soon as Jerry ALLEN got to the Pentagon for his job in JCS, John took off for a job in the NATO Command Post near Brussels. Not exactly the real Air Force, but not the Pentagon either. Joe NARSAVAGE has fi nished three years of holding the F-111 together with superglue and microchips as the F/FB/EF-111 system program manager at McClellan AFB and is now the vice of the 27 TFW at Cannon AFB. A1 NADER just retired from his job as the vice of the 375 AAW at Scott AFB and moved to Puyallup, WA. Ed PETERSON has also retired and moved from Barksdale AFB to Lawton, OK. Warren DIXON is now attending law school at Denver University and is living in Colorado Springs, Mike MARON has moved from Miami to Beaver Creek, OH; and Jamie GOUCH has moved from Homestead AFB to New York where Ithink he is participating in a research fellowship for the Air Force. Harold ICKE has moved from Europe to Moreno Valley, CA, and Larry ALMOND just moved from Washington, DC to Eglin AFB. Just areminder —alittle note on your change-of-address cards will do wonders to dispel the mysteries of why you are moving. You don’t want us to think you had to move, do you? Until the next time, have asafe and happy Holiday Season and agreat New Year, Happy landings!

Dan Morgan

3012 Sunland Drive

Alamogordo, NM 88310

Home: (505) 434-3186

AV: 867-3181

Percent members: 64

Greetings from sunny San Antonio. Nothing like afive-week TDY a couple of weeks after moving in! I’m at the Aviation Psychologist Course (actually Aerospace Behavioral Health Specialist), School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB. Ostensibly, we’re learning to work with the flight surgeons to bring health promotion (stress management, spouse support, marriage enrichment, etc.) and increased human factors safety awareness into the flying units. Actually we’re in asecret search for away to keep fl yers from fl inching when someone says “mental health” or “psychologist.” One of the people encouraging me to do this was Tom McNISH (’64) who just left command of Holloman’s medical group to be the chief of Flight Medicine at the Surgeon General’s HQ at Bolling (con¬ gratulations and condolences to anyone at aHQ job).

Holloman will be an interesting place to practice aviation psychology (part-time). Holloman has an F-15 wing and an AT-38 wing. The AT-38 vice commander is Vic ANDREWS (’66), and his wing provides LIFT (Lead-In Fighter Training) for all of TAG. Despite TDY expenses, LIFT is more cost effective than introducing pilots to fighters at an RTU. Fly¬ ing the ’38 is cheaper, and safer since it is already familiar to new guys.

Holloman has an altitude chamber and, since October, acentrifuge to help guys learn the proper techniques to handle more Gs (9 +Gs in the F-16 and F-15, continuous high-G maneuvering in the F-15, etc.). Another wing-equivalent at Holloman is the AFSC Test Group, com¬ manded by Roger HEAD (’64). They run the famous rocket sled, launch 20-story balloons, fly drone versions of the F-86, F-lOO, F-106, F-4, etc., and test many other “things” over the White Sands Missile Range. Holloman/White Sands is also the primary backup landing site (for Ed¬ wards AFB) for the space shuttle, coordination for which can be an in¬ credible hassle. Well, I’ve never been bored, and there’s less chance now. Alamogordo is anice small town, yet with an IMAX theater, planetarium, and an impressive Space Museum and Space Hall of Fame. The mountain resort of Cloudcroft is only 12 miles away, with good beginner’s ski slopes. First class downhill and cross-country skiing are less than 40 miles away at Ruidoso. Not to mention the first atomic bomb site. So come visit us if you can, and help us keep alookout for those giant mutant ants, tarantulas, etc. which might yet devour civilization! We’re only 90 miles north of El Paso, 130 miles from Carlsbad Caverns, and would be glad to host you.

Buddy and Lisa SAMS have been in Texas about one and half years now. Buddy is the vice commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Randolph AFB, which he says is aterrific job. (He omitted saying what we all know: that the vice is expected to fix all the problems before they come to the boss’ attention.) Buddy keeps fit with golf, running, tennis, and the whole family goes cross-country and downhill skiing (not very often in San Antonio. ..). Lisa also runs, and is aRN with her master’s in perinatal care. Working as afull-time consultant in her specialty at Santa Rose Hospital, she has enjoyed spending more time in management and education. The special satisfaction is that Santa Rosa asked her to imple¬ ment the preceptorship program which she has been designing for several years, as atraining program to better develop and retain newly-graduated nurses. Their son Robert (16), asophomore, has been participating in the city bicycle racing association for about three years, which offers an event about once amonth. Robert is also on the school cross-country track team, plays tennis with friends, and window shops for sports cars now that he has his driver’s license. His sister, Trina (19), is asophomore at Northern Arizona (Flagstaff). She is part of their marching band and is majoring in fashion merchandising, avocation for which she has shown a talented flair ever since she began working in the field several years ago.

Pete HUGDAHL has his master’s in counseling, which helps him alot as chief of Security for USAA. Duties include both physical security (in¬ cluding the bank on the premises) as well as occasional personnel in¬ vestigations, “You’d be surprised at the strange characters who approach an insurance carrier for the oddest reasons.” (Surely Pete isn’t referring to anyone we know. ..) Reminded me of alot of things Em MONDA said about his job as director of Assets Protection for the Taco Bell chain. Like Em, Pete served in the OSI, though for Pete it was until active duty retirement last year. Pete’s wife, Paula, has entered the banking field, and currently is learning new accounts, which touches all the other areas of the bank. She and Pete both read alot, and stay active by golfing and at¬ tending avariety of sporting events. Their daughter Tracy (16) is asenior, and cheerleading consumes much of her time. Her brother Jeff (20) is on Jr. Varsity soccer at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls. That is nearly a year-round sport there, and they are rated #3 in the NAIA (small college athletic association) polls. Jeff is majoring in business and has aspecial talent in youth leadership, which he has developed as acamp counselor for several years.

Bill REGAN is vice-president. Corporate Finance, of USAA. Bill describes General McDermott and the whole company as asuper ex¬ perience, and Ienvy him his 10-minute commute. Bill’s never been featured in Checkpoints, so I’ll remind you that Bill lost his foot in an auto accident six months before graduation. He still regards his four years at the zoo as the best invested time of his life, and is probably one of the few guys who says he outright enjoyed the time there. Bill was so angry at not being commissioned, that he went right out after his surgeries and

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earned his private pilot’s license just to show anyone, and certainly himself, that he wasn’t disabled. (That certainly makes asupporting com¬ ment for the cadet who is currently trying to stay enrolled despite the loss of aleg.) Bill got his Ph.D. in finance from the University of Wisconsin in 1971, went to teach at Wayne State in Detroit, and there met and married Mary that same year. After teaching there for six years. Bill worked up to treasurer of anatural gas company from 1977 to 1985, and then joined USAA. Mary is aretired schoolteacher, and she and Bill read, play bridge, and spend alot of time supporting their kids’ activities. Their daughter Katrina (16) gets straight As and plays varsity tennis, aninemonth sport in San Antonio. Her brother Tom (14) plays baseball, soc¬ cer, and is on the freshman football team. “Little” brother Jim (11) plays competitive tennis and travels all over the state on aselect soccer team.

Tom ADAMS wrote upon leaving the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt in July. With his promotion to colonel (1 inadvertently left his name off the list in the reunion issue —sorry), Tom was selected to be the air attache in Bonn. He and Karen are currently receiving their language and other training in D.C. (living in Springfield). In June Tom saw Laney CORMNEY. Laney spent ayear and ahalf in Paris at the French War College and is now in Tunisia as chief, CHUSLOT.

Bill HALL sent me another Seagram’s 7newsletter: Rick and Carmen RODRIGUEZ will be in Caracas until June 1989; Rick is the senior AF representative in the U.S. Military Group in Venezuela. Their son Carlos started at Univ. Texas this fall, and their new son Alex Robert, born 29 Jul 88, claims to be the youngest ’67 offspring. Jerry WENNER’s retire¬ ment party at Ellsworth was hosted by Bob MULDROW and Tom TWOMEY, both B-IB wing commanders. Jerry joined Delta in Atlanta, and hopes to be based eventually out of Salt Lake City. George FRUSHOUR is now the deputy base commander at Bolling; the move gives him “an easy bicycle ride to work,” but quadrupled Pat’s driving time to her job at Dulles airport. George and Pat still own ahome in An¬ chorage, AK where they plan to retire —someday. Sure enough, Len VERNAMONTI “has manged to upset beaucoup generals” (our own and some foreign ones too). 1guess Lenny is just telling everybody the truth about the JTIDS project (see last Checkpoints). If we can’t talk together orally why should anybody expect us to do so electronically? Well, let’s hope Lenny straightens this out by 12/30/88. That’s when we’ve sched¬ uled aholiday party at Lenny’s house. ..Thanks again for the help. Bill!

AOG Updates: Alex ARCHIBALD transferred to Mather AFB, Peyt COLE back to Legislative Liaison in D.C., Robin DeTURK to Chester¬ fi eld, MO; Lloyd and Carol DUNCAN moved to Coppell, TX; Tom EVANS to San Jose, CA; Ralph FEMRITE to the APR study group at Randolph (AFMPC/CCX); and Jim GEORGE to Carrollton, TX, flying 737s for Delta out of Dallas-Ft. Worth. Ered GROSICK moved to Loring AFB, ME; Joe HOLBROOK to Roanoke, TX; Art and Lynne LEACH to Andrews AFB; Gene LUPIA to Offutt; Ted McADAM back from Saudi Arabia to Las Vegas; Paul and Pamela TACKABURY to Huntington Beach, CA, (Paul in the Aircraft Division of Northrup in Hawthorne, where Bruce McDONALD also works), and John and Pat WINGFIELD moved to O’Fallon, IL.

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Mark Torreano

8335 Tiller Court

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 593-1215

Percent members: 64

This is my last column. I’m turning over the pen/keyboard to your friend and mine, Tim DAVIDSON whose address is: 2893 South Ab¬ ingdon St., A-2, Arlington, VA 22206. His office phones are: commercial (202) 693-2896, and autovon 223-2896. Home phone is (703) 931-4166.

For those of you who didn’t attend the reunion, Iwant to tell you that I’ve tremendously enjoyed being your scribe for the past 13 years, carry¬ ing on where previous scribes Neal STARKEY, Jim WEST, and Dick FAST led the way and set the standards. Ialso want to say thank you for the opportunity to spew words and random thoughts at acaptive audience —apatient and forgiving audience at that. It’s been aprivilege to serve the guys and wives who make our class “Still Great!” You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Iwas especially honored at the reunion when Bill WOOD presented me with aplaque on behalf of the class. No other recognition I’ve received is as meaningful and gratifying as this gesture from the people with whom I shared my passage into manhood. Even though we are scattered around the world, there is simply no group on earth more important to me than you, and 1think the reunion brought this home clearly to all who attend¬ ed. For those who couldn’t or didn’t, give acall to your best buddy and don’t miss the next reunion.

It’s been great; sit down now and give Tim some material for his debut column.

Reunion News: The 20th was agreat success, largely due to Neal (and Sharon) STARKEY’s untiring efforts. We all owe Neal our thanks, especially me, since 1squirmed out of the work when Igot PCS orders and Neal graciously took up the reins. Tim DAVIDSON’s article on the reunion is elsewhere in the mag, but there are some tidbits Ipicked up as 1 maneuvered through the crowd:

Former wing commander Ed EBERHART got his old title back 19 Sep when he assumed command of the 363d TFW (F-16/RF-4) at Shaw AFB, SC. Bob DENNY is chief of DOTT (training) at HQ SAC at Offutt AFB, NE. Bob JOHNSTON now commands the AF’s largest flying squadron, the 27th TASS (OV-lOs) at George AFB, CA. Pat OGRADY is at the Safety Center at Norton AFB, CA. Henry JOHNSON finally found the right woman and recently married Fair.

Roger DEAN is an independent management consultant specializing in developing proposals. He and Carol have recently moved to Fayston, VT (it’s not on the map) where they are turning an old mill into ahome. Eric and Rhonda WENTZEL both work for Lockheed Missile and Space Systems in Sunnyvale, CA. Paul LUTTON owns an architectural firm in Chicago. Scott BOHNER is VP for strategic accounts at Aeonic Systems in the Dallas area.

Basil FOSSUM has retired and is opening private practice in urology in the Eglin AFB area. Karl SMITH, another medical classmate, is also retiring and setting up his GYN oncology practice in the Jacksonville, FL area. Jim REESE and Tom JENSEN have both retired and are now train-

The Class of 1968 Reunion Group at the Cadet Chapel.

ing to fly for Delta Airlines, while Hal SMITH retired and is flying for Northwest. John ROULSTON has also hung up the blue suit and works for McDonald Douglas in Tucson, where he manages the A-10 simulator program. Other classmates who have retired include Avery BEAUREGARD, LLoyd BELWOOD, James BETTCHER, David BOGART, Richard BOOKER, William BRANT, Gerald BROWN, Vincente COLLAZO-DAVILA, Mark DANNEY, Stuart DRAPER, Charles DUNCAN and Cort DUROCHER. Also Maurice ECUNG, War¬ ren EVERETT, Richard FORSTER, Michael GRAIL, Gary HALL, Jack HANNIG, Harold HIGLEY, Robert HILTON, Ernest HOUGHTON, James JOHNSON, Charles JONES, Thomas JONES, James KELSO and Ronald KERCHNER. Also Charles LEWIS, Richard MUGG, Stephen PACKARD, Wayne PETERSON, Vincent RUSINAK, William RUSSELL, William SASZ, Jack SAUNDERS and Roger SINDLE. Also Richard SMITH, Ronald STOKES, John SULLIVAN, James TERRY, Russell WALKER, Martin WALLACE, John WELSH and Wayne WILSON. Drop us aline, fellows, and tell us how you are making your fortunes.

The rather lengthy list above illustrates how much awatershed year this is for the class. Those of you who are well established in civilian pursuits may be able to offer advice and support to classmates making the transi¬ tion. If so, write to Tim so he can let others know through this column.

And as we become even more the “still civilian” class, it is even more important for you to write of your activities so we can stay informed.

Address Changes: Leroy BARCO is retired and living in Guam. Sam BOLE is astudent at Naval War College in Newport, RI. Don CAUGHLIN is in Niceville, FL. Bill ECKERT is back at Ramstein AB, Germany. Dick ENGLE has returned from Europe to Henderson, NV. Warren EVERETT is in Ft Worth. Dick EWERS was transferred out of D.C. early and is program manager for F/A-18 flight testing at Patuxent River. Glenn GILLETTE is in Castle Rock, CO now. Henry HUNGERBEELER is in Prattville, AL. Randy JOHNSON moved to Fort Polk, LA. John LONGENECKER is in Arlington, VA. Steve MISH is in Grapevine, TX, Ihear. Dale ODERMAN has arrived at Rhein-Main AB, Ger. Dick PERRY is vice commander of the 416 Bomb Wing at Griffiss AFB, NY. Steve POLK is in Alexandria, VA. Dick SMITH is in Ft Walton Beach, FL. John SULLIVAN is in Manteca, CA. And Russ WALKER is in Woodbridge, VA.

Big Event: Astronaut Dick COVEY, as you all know by now, has triumphantly returned from his flight into space on the redesigned space shuttle. No one is happier than Dick to have Americans back in space and Iknow we all felt aspecial pride to have one of our own lead the way. Dick also carried with him the class flag, which by now has been presented to the doolie Class of ’92 to carry in the various parades and special events during the next four years. Thanks for the super leadership, Dick. You kept the faith and helped put the U.S. space program back on track.

Finale: At the reunion, Ipassed the official Class of 1968 Class Scribe Pen to Tim, and now it’s time to go, so thanks for the memories and heeeere’s Timmy!

As your new class scribe, Iwant first to pay tribute to our classmate and friend, Mark TORREANO, who devoted more than 13 years to this column. When Mark began this endeavor, most of us were strapping young captains or beginning new careers in the civilian community. Our children were still really children or perhaps just gleams in our eyes. Through PCSs, schools, and overseas assignments, Mark collected bits and pieces of news about our lives and put pen to paper to keep the class

informed. From the Class of 68 to you, Mark, thanks for your keen wit and sense of humor, and most of all. ..thanks for the memories (Bob Hope, eat your heart out!).

With the passing of the class quill, you have probably deduced that your new cub reporter will need to be included on your respective Christmas card lists and kept informed of important events in your lives. So how ’bout putting down your copy of Checkpoints right now and dragging out the old address book. Turn to the letter “D” and please write as follows: Tim Davidson, 2893 S. Abingdon St. A-2, Arlington, VA 22206. Home: (703) 931-4166. Work: (202) 693-2896/7. AV: 223-2896/7. Annotate next to the name: “write to him often and send pic¬ tures.” Thank you for your support!

As you have probably gleaned from Mark’s comments above, our 20th was as good as our class motto —GREAT! About half the class showed up and it gave all of us achance to catch up on afew lost years. It was great seeing Pat and Rusty McBRIDE again, who boast of six children (one at Notre Dame). Also had achance to visit with my doolie firstsemester roomie. Dr. Bill FRIDINGER, who brought his daughter, Gretchen, and son. Will, along to join in the festivities. Bill is an MD in Oregon. Bob PETERSON reminded me of our one-time, good-deal. Academy-sponsored trip to Dallas-Fort Worth back in 1967. While there, we toured some of the industrial facilities in the area and were taken care of by agreat couple living around the corner from SMU. Bob is now a corporate attorney living in Williamsburg, VA and doing alot of his business with Uncle Sam’s Navy. For more on the reunion see the segment written in the feature portion of Checkpoints.

While the reunion provided useful reflection on the past and the pro¬ gress we have made since graduation, it also pointed out that many of us have either established ourselves in second careers outside the military or are seriously considering shedding the uniform for civilian attire. John MACON, Dave ALLARD, Jim JOHNSON, Steve BAILEY, and Ispent agood bit of time discussing this issue and thought it might be useful if some kind of networking could be initiated among Academy grads to help in the transition from military to civilian life. Here in the Washington, D.C. area, this idea has already taken root. If any of the class is interested in finding more information on aformal networking arrangement for Academy grads you can write to: AFA Society of Washington, D.C., P.O. Box 7028, Reston, VA 22091. If this, or other issues titillate your in¬ terest, drop me aline and I’ll try to get asmattering of them into the col¬ umn to serve as aforum for discussion.

Other news is from Jay FERRON who is leaving our merry troupe of ’68ers in Northern Virginia (and his job as vice president of the National Automobile Dealers Association) to assume afull partnership with J.D. Power Associates, amarket research firm in Westlake Village, CA. Also, George WAUER recently retired and is now the deputy director for Operational Test and Evaluation of Strategic Defense Systems at the Pen¬ tagon.

As we wing our way through the friendly skies over the holidays be sure to listen for the captains’ and first pilots’ names. Chances are that you will be hearing some that will sound more than vaguely familiar. To Gary McDonald of TWA; “Father” Bob DALEY, Dave MANN, John FREEMAN, Steve McPHAIL, Tim AYERS, Mike LANGLEY, and Wayne ROWELL of Southwest; Ken STEWART of Eastern; Dave DELLWART and Jim MADSEN of Continental; Rob LINSMAYER of Western; Jim CAMP of US Air; Skip FAITH, Chuck KAVCSAK, and Fred HERNLEM of American; Russ FINLINSON of Braniff; Bill GREEN of Piedmont; and Jim REESE, Dick COE, and John SWAN¬ SON of Delta—fly safe and keep your landings smooth. You may have

’68 News (Part II) from Tim Davidson

The Class of 1968 “Of fi cial” Reunion Photo.

classmates and their families going along with you for the ride. To Dick COVEY, who flies the friendly skies in avery special way, thank you for studying aero and astro so hard while you were with us at USAFA. You have made all of us very proud.

Since this issue will reach you sometime near the holiday season, Iex¬ tend warm wishes from my sweet bride-to-be Lisa (we have aNew Years eve wedding date), my daughter Melissa, my sons Scott and Josh, and your humble class scribe. Until the next column, mind the flak, keep ’em flying, and best wishes for abright and prosperous 1989.

Lindsey Parris

5926 Colfax Ave.

Alexandria, VA 222311

Home: (703) 998-0488

Work: (202) 475-1791

Percent members: 60

Greetings from Washington, asmall city on the banks of the Potomac surrounded on all sides by reality. As you may know, Mike THIESSEN and 1have passed the baton on producing this quarterly accounting of our classmates’ whereabouts, and this is an llth-hour production.

First things first: Guy GARDNER will be acrew member on the next shuttle mission, and has offered to take our class flag as cargo. What class flag, you ask? The one we recently had made; it features our class crest in avariety of colors on asilver background. Without conducting plebiscite voting among the class, Mike pressed on with the legwork, and 1ap¬ proved the release of up to $700 in class funds. We hope to display it dur¬ ing next year’s reunion. Godspeed and best wishes to Guy.

Alarge contingent of classmates are here in the D.C. area. Attending the National War College this year are Ron HINDMARSH, Burr CRIT¬ TENDEN, Skip SKINNER, and Tim MUELLER. At the Industrial Col¬ lege are Don “Gobi” DESSERT and Tom FLEMING, the later repatriating to the states after seemingly endless years across the Atlantic. Chip WOOD is on the National Defense University Staff, working in ex¬ ecutive development. Jeff TRENTON also works for NDU, and teaches political-military affairs at the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk. Also teaching, at the Defense Systems Management College at Ft Belvoir are Ralph FREEMAN (computers, simulation) and Chip SUMMERS (director of the business dept). Terry BRADY, whose list of ’69ers in the area provides much of the information herein, is working acquisition issues on the AF Secretariat (SAF/AQQ). Tom KECK has learned the secret “exec” handshake, and is the Vice CJCS’ guy Friday. We’ve issued him acardigan sweater and procured him apermanent entry card to the Perry Como Isolation Booth at alocal health spa to help lighten the burden of reality. Other execs are Bart TUCKER, who moved from SAF/AQL to Andrews, where he is executive to the commander of Systems Command, and John BUCKNER, who does the same for the assistant vice chief of staff. Also at SAF/AQ are Steve HANNAH (AQQ), Skip DALY (AQQ), who works tests and test ranges issues, Ed CROWDER (AQQ), and Tom LUTTERBIE (AQO), at whose home gathered as many of us as possible last summer. Seems that Tom is being evicted from his home by the wheels of economic development, and the local municipality has visions on Tom’s backyard as afreeway bypass to help alleviate the communting gridlock that grips the area. Steve THOMPSON continues to serve as the deputy in SAF/AA and Rod WOOD has alock on green eyeshades and appropriations budget issues at SAF/ACBMP. Also in the secretariat are Jeff WISE (IGI) and Terry BALVEN, who works in the office of the asst secretary for Readiness Support. Jeff GRIME recently left his job as military assistant to the undersecretary of the AF for vice commander of the 52nd TFW (which sports both F-16s and F-4Gs) at Spangdahlem; Don RAKESTRAW, formerly with the Air Force Issues Team, replaced Jeff. Replacing Don, fresh from ayear at the National War College, is Jack OVERSTREET. Tom CASE completed atwo-year stint at NWC to become vice com¬ mander of the F-16 wing at Shaw AFB. John HOPPER departed ICAF for Atlanta, where he works in the J-4 shop at Readiness Command.

Dave SPENCER moved from Systems Command at Andrews AFB to NASA here in D.C. At the Defense Advanced Researeh Projects Agency are A1 DUNHAM and Art PAVEL. Jack DAVIS and Jim STOREY are with the 1st MAS at Andrews. Craig FRENCH left the Contracts Divison at HQAFSC for the AFPRO at Hughes in LA; he was checking out skateboards, white wine, and spandex body suits last winter. JP BOYER, Roy REED, Dick MOORE, and Dave DUPRE are the class cloak-anddagger men, JP and Roy at the OSI, Dick with HQAF/INY, and Dave at the Defense Intelligence Agency at Bolling AFB. Ed McNALLY, our 007, works with the Secret Service. Bob TOEWS and Mark BOSE work in the office of the undersecretary of defense for Aequisition. CJ WAX is in the Competitive Strategy Group in OSD; you’ve heard Vice President Bush mention “competitive strategies” during both debates—if you want to know what the dickens that is, call CJ. Paul MUNNINGHOFF is at the Defense Technical Science Administration, Woody CLARK moved from the fighter office in Programs and Resources (AF/PRPFT) —where Bill DALECKY continues to work —to the Air National Guard Support Center at Andrews AFB. Ed JONES and Bob SCHALLER are an inter¬ nal medicine instructor at USUHS and aresident at Malcom Grow Medical Center at Andrews, respectively. Jim DRYDEN is with the SDl project. Chuck BOYER is with the Defense Communications Agency, Terry ANDERSON is with the 7th Communications Group, and Chuck ALDRICH is at Arlington Hall Station. Recently joining Air Force Studies and Analysis was John SCORUPA. Bill MILLER is with the foreign military sales (Europe and NATO) area in the international divi¬ sion of PR ( fl eeting, shady characters suggest Bill also covers Yugoslovia). Ron BROWN holds down asimilar job, with afocus on Asia. Also in PR is Clay BAILEY, who oversees programmatic aspects of our bases abroad.

Formerly ensconced in the deputy chief of staff. Personnel, number of ’69ers: Doug GORMAN (DPXO), who left for an unknown destination; Jim HOGAN (DPPE) left DCS/Personnel to command the Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Center (he and Craig still haven’t figured out how to get the whitecaps out of their morning coffee); Larry HOWELL (DPXX) joined the civilian ranks with Automation Research Systems; and Dana (Ric) KATNIK (DPXA) commands aC-135 squadron at Altus. Remaining in DPXA are Dave NELSON, Jerry BALL, and Jim HOSKINS; Jim recently co-authored abook on the volunteer force (published by the Air University Press).

The deputy chief of staff for Plans and Operations has also been a magnet for anumber of “gray tags.” Jim DONNELLY (XOXF) left recently to command aWC-130 squadron at Keesler. Ken FRESH¬ WATER (XOl) is working computer/information technology issues. Don McSWAIN (XOXF) assumed the MAC Chair at the Air War College. Dick WHITE (XOXF) works in the office of the deputy director for Forces. Larry ALEXANDER (XOOR) recently joined the Tactical Com¬ mand and Control Division.

On the other side of the river. Bob (“Regulations are for those with poor judgement”) BELL continues to work arms control issues on the staff of Senator Nunn, Jimmy CUMMINGS continues at the Environ¬ mental Protection Agency, Dick DOYLE wields abudget scalpel on the Senate Budget Committee, and Bill KENNEDY works as aSenate staffer. Wildcat PHILLIPS, last seen cheering wildly at USAFA’s victory Canoe U(beaks, claws, meat wagons —you get the drift) is aresearch fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, having completed atour Dover, where he was the FMS commander.

Tom McGRAlN is living in Annapolis, playing tennis, and flying for Northwest Airlines. Demmy DEVENGER flies for United Airlines. Jerry BROWN is with Martin Marietta locally, Ted LYNCH works with Textile Tech in Fairfax Station, and Dick SPOONER is with GE Space Systems. Working as attorneys are Joe KILLEEN in Alexandria and Mike McMURPHY in the District, the latter with aFrench company named COGEMA.

Ken LITTLE is living in D.C. Others rumored to be in the area include John TURCO, Bill BUCKINGHAM, Jim TAYLOR, Eldridge SNAPP, Bob HAVRILLA, Larry HARRIS, Bill McNAUGHT, and Joe HASEk! Bill is thought to be with the GAO, and heavily involved in local activities. Joe, already blessed with more degrees perhaps than anyone in the class, is rumored to have returned to school to study yet another discipline.

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Tom KENDAll recently retired, advertising leaving town for parts unknown; however, the tracks of purple blood he manufactured during four years on the Joint Staff have led us only ashort piece down the road, to Dulles, where it is rumored he is flying for Presidential Airlines. To maintain the purple equilibrium, Doug MANG completed his year NWC to join the Force Structure, Resource, and Assessment Directorate (J-8). Also in J-8, in the Capability Assessment Division, is Bob SUT¬ TER. Rounding out our current purple suite contingent are Larry STELLMON, who works in Joint Operations (J-3) on hush-hush but not classified projects, and Ron MARCOTTE in the Survey Division of J-1.

I’m just about out of the allocated space, so just acouple other notes. Rich HAGELIN and Tom ALLEN are flying F-15s at Soesterberg. Denny McGUIRK is en route Offutt AFB where he will become the deputy direc¬ tor of Command and Control. Foot INGERSOLL is head of the promo¬ tion board directorate at MFC. Jim ROBINSON recently completed his PhD in ops rsch at Univ of Texas, and is now an instructor at AFIT, as is Bob MATERNA. Jim GONZALES is alawyer in Denver. Mike HAYNES is director of Steel Purchases for CONOCO, Inc. and lives in Katy, Texas (near Houston). Bill ELLIS has ablack-robed judicial posi¬ tion as acourt commissioner for the Washington State Court of Appeals.

H. OWNBY, whose exploits with the Ravens (who operated out of Laos during SEA) were mentioned in the recently-published book “The Ravens” by Chris Robbins, writes that Rick GRANDJEAN is adoctor at Tinker, Kirby KILLIAN is aplanner with EDS, and Marty PAGE apilot with Southwest Airlines out of Dallas. Bill MARVEL is areal estate in¬ vestor in San Pedro, CA. Dave BAUER is deputy director, B-2 Program Control, at Wright-Patterson AFB. Ed LAND and Maury DEAVER are at Langley AFB, where Ed is chief of Safety with the 1st TFW and Maury is the staff judge advocate. Jeb HALLETT is avascular surgeon at the Mayo Clinic and director of Surgical Education at the Mayo Medical School. Terry HODGES is aself-employed accountant in Rockford, IL (company name is Accurate Services). Denny SHORTRIDGE is the ex¬ ecutive vice president and COO for the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Rob JUDAS is flying F-15s and is chief of Stan/Eval with the 33rd TFW at Eglin AFB. Ron PETERSON is the com¬ mander of the 438th Avionics Maintenance Squadron with the 438th MAW at McGuire AFB. Ron suggests that Barry CREIGHTON may be attending aPME institution now. Jeff TOBOLSKI is the principal owner of Jeffrey &Associates, an economic and planning consultant outfit specializing in the seafood and aquaculture industries. (By the way, Jeff and Tom KENDALL, with whom Ihad the pleasure of sharing several beers in alocal establishment ayear ago, are still bigger than me!) Jim “By Golly” DOWNEY is the USAF’s advisor to the commandant of the Royal Air Force Staff College at RAF Bracknell. Stu JOHNSON was the commander of the AFPRO at Aerojet-General Corporation, and is reputedly at the Air War College now. Roy COPPINGER, probably the class’ dart-shooting champion (were one crowned), is ahigh-tech industry consultant working out of Portland, OR. At last sighting. Milt BEN¬ NETT had pulled up stakes in C-Springs and moved to Santa Fe, where he works as alawyer. Dave HAMILTON, whose many words of wisdom include “In arestaurant, choose atable near awaiter,” is flying F-16s at Misawa AB, Japan, and should be heading back to the states this sum¬ mer. Across the Atlantic, Steve STURM is working political-military issues for the U.S. Mission in Brussels. Mike KLINDT, still flying 727s for Delta out of Atlanta, visits D.C. on occasion to view the seat of government —he keeps looking for apolitician with his hands in his own pocket. Come see us this winter, Mike —it’s cold enough for that then. Afinal (final) note. Thanks to Mike T. for the great efforts on behalf of the class over the past years and for his superb work in getting aclass flag completed in time for the shuttle flight. I’ll be hard-pressed to keep pace. And, the usual disclaimer: I’ll do my best to convey to you as much current information, with the greatest fidelity, with the fewest misspell¬ ings and least disinformation possible. Please understand if it’s not all totally according to Hoyle. The more information 1get from you, the bet¬ ter —I’ll work in news on families as space permits. ‘Til the next newslet¬ ter, some wisdom from Yogi: When you come to afork in the road, take it. One fork we’ll all confront is our 20th Reunion, so make your plans early. The reunion will be Thursday, Sept. 21, 1989 through Sunday, Sept. 24. Our reunion headquarters will be at the Embassy Suites just south of the Academy. Glenn SCHLABS, our chairman, says the first reunion notice with questionnaire is “in the mail.” Please give us an early response on the questionnaire not later than Jan. 1if possible. Cheers to all. See you at the reunion and Happy Holidays.

Jerry Bruni

6325 Snowbird Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Home: (719) 528-8736

Office: (719) 633-1793 (in Colorado) (800) 225-1163 (outside Colorado)

Percent members: 57

The news is getting sparse, folks. Iassume this situation is being caused by the steady advancement of our class to the upper tiers of government and industry, where one’s time becomes increasingly precious. Then, too, families are growing, and the demands of teenagers, etc. aren’t unimpor¬ tant. Of course, with the increasing passage of time, there’s probably less

that we have in common with classmates. Combine all this with PCS moves, football season, holiday season and the latest lunar eclipse, and all this quiet is perfectly understandable.

Too bad, then, we all know these excuses are abunch of bull. Look, I’ve got asolution. Why don’t you just flip acoin and it if lands, write me or call tomorrow. Fair enough?

Ireceived anice letter from Jim SPURGEON, who Iincorrectly reported as being assigned in Morocco. Truth is, he’s really in Bangkok where he heads the Joint Casualty Resolution Center. Jim’s traveled to Hanoi twice to repatriate the remains of Vietnam-era Americans and to discuss resolving more POW/MIA issues with the Vietnamese. Jim and his family are very happy with this assignment, and they’ve had achance to do some sightseeing together.

Roger HILL called for anice chat afew weeks ago. Roger is flying for Continental out of Newark, but he lives in Parker, CO with his wife, Sharon. Both have attended our 10th- and fifteenth-year reunions, and they’re looking forward to the big 20th-year event. Incidentally, for you wives out there, Roger says Sharon had an even better time than he did at the last reunion (and Roger had apretty good time).

Roger keeps in touch with all the People Express alumni along with a few other classmates. He mentioned Dave GAW, who lives in Colorado Springs, was hired by American Airlines and flies A-7s with the Guard out of Buckley Field in Denver. The last time Imet Dave was last year when my (then) seven-year-old son was playing baseball in one of the local leagues. Ithought the first-base coach looked familiar and, sure enough, it was Dave doing his best.

Finally, 1received ashort note from Debi FOX. She and Pete recently left the Naval War College (which amounted to one great year) and arriv¬ ed at Randolph where Pete’s the DPMRO at MPC.

As 1mentioned earlier, this was aslow news quarter, so this column will be short. (For amoment Iconsidered padding it with inane drivel, but I’ll save that for the next slow quarter.) Icertainly hope 1988 has turned out to be arewarding and fulfilling year for each of you, and that you have the opportunity to share the Christmas season with your loved ones. I’m looking forward to keeping you informed in 1989. Peace and good¬ will to all.

G.E. (Andy) Anderson, Jr.

7851 Epsilon Drive Rockville, MD 20855

Home: (301) 330-9447

Office: (703) 734-1511

Percent members: 48

Hi guys! Any day now 486 of you are going to pick up the phone and call me. No, 1haven’t become apsychopathic optimist. It’s just that I’m a firm believer in Murphy’s law, and Murphy has struck again. The Sum¬ mer 88 Checkpoints will be out in acouple of days, containing my WATS number and an invitation to call. Trouble is, that offer was written three months ago before Igot an offer from another firm that Icouldn’t refuse. Nobody would call except for the fact that I’ve moved. You’ll find anew duty phone above. My old employer is gonna love the attention.

My one letter this quarter came from Paul KNOTT. Paul deserves to be decorated for writing two letters in less than 12 months. Paul’s still at George AFB and there’s quite acontingent of our classmates there. Steve DEHAVEN is now the air division chief of staff (Paul’s description is “kind of like ageneral’s aide”). Bob BROWN is aspecial aide to the commander, 563rd TFS. Paul thinks both may have squadrons within the year. Carrying on as squadron COs are Derek DAWSON and John HIG¬ GINS. Frank MORGAN joined the training wing in August (moving from the D.C. area), and Dan LEDFORD will arrive in November. Dan will be assigned to the 27th Tac Air Support Sqdn, which flies OV-lOs.

Paul also talked to Tom and Judy CURRY on their ninth anniversary, and Tom mentioned that he and Vern FRANCIS are organizing acon¬ ference for October. Vern gave me areasonably similar story in aletter last quarter, so Iguess we should believe him. We all know, however, that those USAFA faculty do nothing but play with their computers and take cadets to Farish, right?

Paul’s family is doing well. His 6',9" son Sean is ajunior this year, and

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will start on the school varsity basketball team (I didnt’ see the connection between those two facts, but Ithought I’d pass them along anyway).

Daughter Paulette is the first true beneficiary of busing I’ve heard of — she’s leaving aschool on the San Andreas fault for one farther away. An¬ drea runs the town’s parks and recreation program, and had abusy spring organizing programs.

Libby SINGLETON sent me an invitation to the 37th TAS change-ofcommand ceremony for last May. Darrell was giving up command to PCS to Newport, RI to attend the Naval War College. If my memory serves me well, it was Libby who wrote Ralph GETCHELL acouple years ago when the Singleton’s arrived in Rhein Main. It’s agood thing there are some great wives out there in ’71, or the spider who lived in box 1741, USAFA would still be alive and well.

The AOG sent me apack of change-of-address cards this time, some of which are alittle hard to decipher. Take Greg ROCCO and Nate BARD, for example. Both sent in change-of-address cards (-1-10 points for “care factor”). Both simply changed PO box numbers at the funny place called “APO NY.” Aside from the fact I’ve looked on my New York map and never found aburg called APO, what are you guys doing? My favorites were the cards from Mark ROMAN (Ft. Washington, MD) and Ed McGANN (Spring fi eld, VA). Both changed house numbers without changing streets. Ed acknowledged that he had moved next door, but Mark just left me to wonder. Close on their heels were Mark WITMAN (Upland, CA) and Terry WOODS (Spokane, WA) who at least changed streets, even if they didn’t change towns. Iguess some guys are such gyp¬ sies that they’re going to move with or without aPCS.

Other COA cards provided the following: Steve MOTT from Ft.

Walton Beach to Valrico, FL (assigned USSOCOM, J-5 Tactics at MacDill AFB); Mark SUCHER from Vandenberg AEB to “Ft. Fumble” (assigned Contract Law Division, Hq USAF/JA, Pentagon); Pete NELSON from Belleville, IL to San Antonio, TX; Dale AUTRY (the smartest guy Iever knew) from Abilene, TX to Prattville, AL; Ed NOLTE from Papillion, NE to Loring AFB, ME (from Hq SAC to the Northern Tier —what did you do, Ed?); Will STOOKE from Springfield, VA to Loring (a good deal, in this case, since Will may be escaping the Pentagon); Charley SYLLING, from Grafton, VA (Hq TAC/DDOW) to APO San Francisco; Mark McKENZIE from Las Vegas, NV to Arl¬ ington, VA (another Pentagon victim, judging from the street address); Gordy KAGE from Chapel Hill, NC to Minot AFB, ND (do they pay people to accept PCSs like that?); Gary GIESECKE from Abilene, TX to Colorado Springs, CO; Bruce FISHER from Troy, IL to APO San Fran¬ cisco; and Tony NARDECCHIA from ??? to Cedar Creek, TX (last 1 heard, Nino was 12 AF Safety —this may have been alocal move). Special recognition goes to two classmates. Honi GARVIN writes that he married Patti on 22 Apr 88 and has moved from C-Springs to APO NY. Jim DOWNS moved from APO NY (USAFSAS) to MacDill AFB, but Jim’s care factor is running so high that he sent two COA cards just to make sure the AOG got it right.

Which brings us the close of this column. As Inoted earlier, the mailbox was alittle empty this quarter. You all might be interested to know that we “Beltway Bandits” work for some interesting organiza¬ tions, including agencies with three-letter designations who don’t talk about themselves much. Have you wondered if any of the old ’71 party boys run around with Gary Hart and company? Whadda ya think — background checks to update our Class News? Sounds like fun to me! Write, okay?

Hasta, and God bless.

Ed Bishop

2011 Buoy Drive

Stafford, VA 22554

Home; (703) 659-8166

AV: 297-1735

Percent members: 40

Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year!

It seems strange to start with that greeting as Itype away in the begin¬ ning of September. The temperature is still in the 80s and football season has just begun.

If my calculations are correct, many of us have received the early Christmas present of silver oak leaves. Congratulations to all the new LtCols.

Steve HOYLE got back to me just after Imailed off my last column. Steve is in the math department, is aT-41 IP, and is also the 4th Class division chief (he’s in charge of all the instructors that teach the doolies). It still amazes me that 20 years ago we were the instructees and now we have classmates responsible for teaching the next generation of AF of-

ficers. Steve reminded me that many of our classmates, Steve included, celebrated their 16th wedding anniversaries o/a 7Jun. Happy anniver¬ sary! Steve got an M.S. in operations research at UCLA in the cooperative master’s program. Steve followed that with flying duties in Tweets as an IP, then went to ’141s at McChord and ended up in the math department for the first time in 1980. After two years they sent him back for aPh.D. at Stanford, again, in ops research. Since 1985 he’s been at USAFA. Steve and his wife CC have athree-year-old son. Steve also passed on the info that Brad McELROY is the ops officer for the T-41 squadron.

Igot aletter from Gary GRAPPO (one of three letters this time —you guys are getting better but the column is alot easier to write with input from you. This is my quarterly request for mail or phone calls from some¬ one other than utility companies and MasterCard) written on Hotel Tivoli Jardin stationery. Seems Iwas mistaken in guessing he was at Patrick. Turns out Gary is with the Foreign Service as an economic officer at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. After leaving the AF eight years ago, Gary got an MBA and worked in the private sector (as we call the big world outside the military and federal service) until entering the Foreign Service. His first assignment was to Nicaragua which was rewarded with his current assignment to Lisbon. Gary, his wife Becky, daughter A'A, son 2, and by now anew addition, invite all ’72ers who pass through to stop by at the embassy. Please make plans to visit him as he was disappointed when no one stopped by in Managua. But Gary, no one knew you were there.

Ialso received aphone call and acard from Bill “Javelin Catcher” EMMER. Bill flies right seat in 727s and back seat in 747s for Northwest out of Minneapolis. He called me from Martinsburg, WV, where he is a reserve C-130 pilot. Bill lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife Cyndee and their two daughters, 4years and 10 months. Bill located the missing Mike COLLINS who is also apilot with Northwest along with Greg ARNOLD, Bob VEENSTRA, Jay CAMALICK, Mike MASON, and several others Bill couldn’t remember. Of course, we’re all getting to the age when the memory fades. Bill is looking for Dale CARTER who recently moved to Space Division in Los Angeles but Idon’t have his new address.

Dave Newell with his children at Estes Park, Colo. From left are Mark (9), Matthew (21 months), and Elizabeth (6).

Dave NEWELL sent aletter and included apicture of himself with his three children at Estes Park. Dave and his wife Sharon took their family on an orientation visit to USAFA during June Week. Dave was just pro¬ moted to aplant manager for General Motors Allison Gas Turbine Divi¬ sion in Indianapolis. At this plant they make turbines for small helicopters and turboprops. Since 70 percent of the free world helicopters use this engine, Dave feels he’s in agood strong business. Dave offers tours of the plant to anyone who drops by.

Italked to Mike HARDMAN the other day. Mike is practicing law (seems like all lawyers are always practicing) in Atlanta as atrial lawyer specializing in representing clients who have been injured during railroad employment. Mike left USAFA and became anavigator. After atour in SEA in Spectors, he transitioned into RF-4s and spent atour at RAF Alconbury. During his stay in jolly olde England, he was able to pick up a degree at Cambridge in his free time. Afer leaving the AF, he got his law degree on the GI Bill. He and his wife Claire have a2‘/z-year-old son and 3-month-old daughter. The conversation turned to the whereabouts of Bill “Tunes” LOONEY. Mike thinks Tunes got asquadron. However, we would like to confirm this rumor. Write Tunes! You promised.

Ialso talked to Jim CERHA just before he PCSd to Langley from his job as alab officer at Malcom Grow Medical Center at Andrews. Jim was the head honcho for the blood bank and computer operations. He became alab of fi cer after being asupply of fi cer for the Presidential Airlift

Squadron at Andrews. His previous lab officer duties included tours at Offutt and Kirtland. Jim is married to an MSC Major (Deb) who also recently PCSd to Langley from the AF Surgeon General’s office here at Bolling. Jim is going to the base hospital at Langley where he will be in charge of the lab and also serve as the laboratory consultant to the TAG Surgeon.

1dropped in to see Terry TYRRELL and learned he had moved to yet another office in SAF/PA. This has got to be his fourth job in ayear and ahalf. On top of that, he wasn’t in. He was TDY with the chief of staff providing guidance to the chief during discussions with the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune. Yes, Terry is now Gen Welch’s consultant for public affairs. Impressive position and well deserved.

On to change-of-address cards. Confirming information read first in a previous column, Charlie BROWN moved from March AFB to Korea (this was probably aploy to see the Olympics). Lin CHAYER and Pat MOON both performed PCAs —Lin moved around Enid, OK (Vance), and Pat moved from downtown D.C. to the suburbs in Bethesda. Jim PUTNAM moved from Elgin to RAF Bentwaters where he will assume the duties of AGS commander —remember when in England, look right before crossing the street, and drive left. Doug FOSTER is adentist at Davis-Monthan leaving dental investigations at Brooks. Brian BINN moved from JUSMMAT/TDAX in Ankara, Turkey, (the address is probably the mail code for Big John’s on the alley outside Incirlik) to Summerville, SC which must be close to Charleston. Dan BETHARDS moved from Venice, FL to Poquoson, VA. Mike BORYSEWICZ moved from chief of current ops division for the 435th TAW at Rhien Main AB to HQ MAC/DOOMA (Strategic Barrelmaster?) at Scott. Marty JAYNE is also returning from Europe and moving to Monument, CO (to run the Doll Baby Lounge?) probably to serve as another fi ne example to those impressionable cadets. Bill FAUCHER is leaving Hahn to go to PACAF at Misawa. Jack SMITH left Zwiebrucken, Germany, to go to K.I. Sawyer. Smitty didn’t think we would believe it so he sent two change-ofaddress cards. One he signed Jack W. and the other simply Jack. Sorry Smitty, the AOG saw through that one and will still only send one copy of Checkpoints —probably to your old address. Bob BRICHTA was so happy to complete his residency with the Navy and return to the AF that he filled out his change-of-address card with the same address for Old and New. Fortunately he used his new address in both cases.

Inoticed that many of the change-of-address cards were filled out by spouses. It appears we all rely on our wives to take care of the mail. I know Ido. In my second call for mail this column, Iwould like to hear from all the wives to bring me up to date on your families. This gives the grads away out. Being abasically modest breed, they don’t like to write about themselves. So wives, please take this opportunity to brag on your loved ones.

Merry Christmas to all and to all agood night. God bless one and all. Ed Bishop.

Rick Karvosky

94-378 Leleaka St. Mililani, HI 96789

Home (808) 623-2953

AV: 449-3951

Percent members: 39

Ifeel like it’s Christmas —Igot four letters for this article. The first was from Bob ALLEN (Debbie). He was departing Offutt for Sembach AB as the DO for the 31st Weather Squadron. He’ll be supporting both 16th and 17th Air Force. He expects to do alot of travel, so for those in Europe, expect to see Bob once in awhile. Received the next letter from Ken HENRY (Karen). He just completed ACSC and was on his way to AFSPACECOM/DOS. Ken was looking forward to hitting the slopes and getting season tickets. I’ll get to see the Falcons play University of Hawaii’s Rainbows 26 Nov. The ’Bows just beat San Jose State this past weekend and are now 3-0. Ken gave me some info on three other 38th Squadron classmates living in the Springs area. Luke COKER (Pat) flies with the Reserves, B.J. STANTON (Donna) is at USAFA, and Jim VITELLI (Pat —his new wife of one year) works in AFCMD at Falcon AFB.

Tom BAILEY (Susan) dropped aline. They were the proud parents of their fourth child, adaughter, on 15 May. Congratulatons! The past several years have been good to Tom —board of certi fi cation in ophthalmology, appointment as afellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, appointment as an assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Services, appointed chief of Ophthalmology at Malcolm Grow, and promotion to LtCol. After 15 years though, Tom is hanging up his blue suit for private practice in Lynchburg, VA. Good luck to you both on your new career.

The fourth letter, athree-pager, came from Charlie FELTON’s wife, Donna. They live outside of Sacramento in Fair Oaks. Charlie is the supervisor of training at Rancho Seco. He has been in the nuclear business since 1979. He is also in the Reserves at Mather and is up for LtCol next year —the same as most of us. Their oldest child is over six feet tall and wants to graduate from aservice academy and fly fighters. He teases Charlie, who fl ew BUFFs, all the time about never getting a chance to fly areal plane. Their 10-year-old daughter wants to be a neurosurgeon who marries acadet or wins the lottery —don’t we all! Donna started on her master’s in nursing, specializing in geriatrics. She has been teaching high performance driving for the past five years. For those of you who don’t know —that’s stock car racing. What apair of professions! At least if any of her students get hurt, she’ll be able to render first-aid support. Of course, Ican’t complain. Iused to race my Porsche 914. Imiss that car. Donna said for any ’73 grad to call them if you plan on being in the area. She even promised to try and get away to Reno or Lake Tahoe to play the slots. The best part of her letter though was when she complimented me on my writing! What an ego boost, although I’ll be the first to admit, if she thought my writing was good, she’d never make it as an English teacher or writing critic! Thanks for the compliment anyway.

While on leave in Connecticut, Icalled Mark FERRIS (Jean). He is the project manager for the Ml A1 Tank which he calls “60 tons of screaming metal” that has a120mm gun and goes 45 mph. Mark does alot of travel¬ ing to Detroit to work on the tank.

Change-of-Address Cards: Mike TILLMAN to Clark AB; Dave ROODHOUSE to RAF Bentwaters; Craig LADY just changed addresses in Hummelstown, PA as did Charles FLYNN in Palo Alto, CA; Chris DERRY in Bowling Green, PA and John CHRISTENSEN at Edwards AFB; Kevin POWERS to Sembach AB; Mark McCLELLAN to Cham¬ paign, IL; Jeff MEINTS (Susan) to Albuquerque; Bill ROTHWELL to Ramstein AB; N.A. SCHWARTZ to Oakton, VA; George KEHIAS to Kettering, OH; Steve DALRYMPLE to San Antonio; Bill CARPENTER to West Lafayette, IN; Ken CHARFAUROS to Hickam; and John LESSER to Wiesbaden, Germany. Ken, give me acall to say hi. Also, Larry (Marueen) NOLEN lives only ablock away from you.

Well folks, that’s all. Iwant to thank those who sent letters. This col¬ umn is only as good as YOU make it. Please keep the letters coming. By the time you read this, it’ll be Christmas so I’ll wish everyone a“Mele Kalikimaka” (Merry Christmas) and a‘Hauoli Makahiki Hou” (Happy New Year).

and got even LESS material! The job is hectic. In my

Aloha from the 50th state! Hawaii is very beautiful. My only problem is getting time to see it. We lived in the Hale Koa Hotel for almost 45 days. It was anice stay but we were glad to finally get ahouse and settle down. One serious drawback with living in Hawaii is street names. The Hawaiian alphabet only as 12 letters —a,e,i,o,u,h,k,l,m,n,p, and wand at times it seems as if all 12 are in one street name. Ican’t even give direc¬ tions to my house yet because 1can’t pronounce the street names. I’m learning though. Living out of asuitcase for three months was long enough. Ah, but 1miss the “scenery” of Waikiki Beach. If you took all the material used to make the bikini tops of all the women on Waikiki any given Saturday afternoon, you may have atotal of ten yards of material! For the wives out there, Carolyn checked out the same thing for men’s bikini bottoms first three months, we had aMCI (only four days after Istarted working!) and three changes of command —CINCPAC, CINCPACAF, and our wing commander. One nice thing so far. I’ve gotten face time with the new CINC, General McPeak, at least once per week. Also saw him and his wife on weekends at the quarantine station. Our dogs were only three kennels apart. Had dinner with Larry and Maureen NOLEN just after we got here. Larry has been working hard on the PACAF staff and pulling shifts in the Command Post. We had anice time and yes he did have some cold ones ready for me. Atta boy Larry!

Mike Carter

2263 Ptarmigan Lane

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Home: (719) 593-1480

AV: 259-2549

Percent members: 35

Starters: Well, here’s another article coming from the USAFA. It’s fall at this writing and the weather is beautiful. By the time this is published, though, it’ll be cold and yucky. How’s that for aPhD word? Anyway, the football team is pressing on and is 2-2-0 after losing two heartbreakers with San Diego State and Wyoming by atotal of eight points. The offense is rolling though and is one of the top point producers in the nation. Things are going well here at USAFA. The academic year is well on its way and the Class of ’92 seems to be really agood one. The Class of ’89 has taken up the role of leaders and commanders and is doing agreat job.

Igot quite afew change-of-address cards and several letters with pic¬ tures so Ithink I’ll cut the chatter and get on with the column.

Chance Meeting; Iran into Bob FINEGAN at the Embassy Suites in Crystal City during September. Bob is headed off to Morocco for acou¬ ple of years to await asquadron commander or ops officer job. He is a “gun-runner” according to his own words and will be stationed there for two years. Maybe that’s why the fire alarm went off at 5:30 one morning and we all got evacuated from the hotel. Also, by not so great achance, I ran into Sal ALFANO in the astronautics department here at USAFA. Sal finished his PhD in electrical engineering at UCCS during May of this year. He is the first graduate in this new program. He has been married to Michelle for almost three years and is really happy.

Also, Phil NARDECCHIA and his family escaped from the DallasFort Worth area for afew days to come to Colorado. Phil, Billy, and their beauties (three girls) came to get away from the heat and ran into three of the hottest days of the year here. While doing all of the touristy things in the Pikes Peak region, they had the privilege of getting stuck on the cog railway at asixty degree incline. Phil’s main thoughts were, and I quote, “I hope the pilot’s not the first to scream!”

Change-Of-Address Cards: The cards this month come in four categories: From ACSC, to ACSC, to Hawaii, and others. I’ll take them in that order. The crowd moving to Montgomery for what Ithink is our last group there includes Jim McBRIDE, Frank MURRAY, Bob BELKOWSKl, Doug HARNLY, and Bob HOLLIWAY. The “From Montgomery” group include Jack and Linda LEONARD (to Merced, CA) and Tom and Jana HALL (to HQ SAC). The group moving to Hawaii are Jim TIETJEN, actually ashort move within the islands; Howard STRONG, again another inter-island move; and C.D. SMITH, from Armed Forces Staff College.

The miscellaneous moves include George WELLS from Rhode Island to Keesler. Paul GILLIAM from an APO, NY address to Eglin AFB, FL. Ed FEENEY from Universal City, TX to Sherwood, AK. Larry and Rhoda DANFORTH from Burke, VA to Colorado Springs, CO. Rich WILLIAMS from Centerville, OH to Springboro, OH. Duncan McNABB from Scott AFB, IL to Altus AFB, OK to Summerville, SC (no kidding, two separate cards). Chuck LATHAM from Long Beach, CA to Beaver Creek, OH. And finally, Mike MUCK from Patrick AFB, FL to Peterson AFB, CO. That’s all the C-O-A cards for now. Thanks for send¬ ing them in and please continue to keep these coming as it’s the best way to let everyone know where you are.

The Mail Bag: The first letter comes from Don CLEMENT. He wrote the letter with his three-year-old in his lap so it’s abit unintelligible but I’ll pass on the information anyway. Don, Kathy, Christopher, and Andrew spent three years in the Philippines and returned from there to San An¬ tonio. He is the chief of gastroenterology at Wilford Hall. That sounds kind of painful doesn’t it. He sends news that Paul and Marsha SHERRY dropped by for avisit and are continuing to do well. Also, Don reports that he had the pleasure of living across the cul-de-sac from Mel, Betty, and Ashleigh REEVES at Clark.

Mark HYATT dropped aquick card from Montgomery on his way out to Upper Heyford. He and Debbie are there as of September and invite all passing through to stop by for avisit. Another letter came in from Bill CASEMENT with ashort explanation of these two fine gentlemen.

Bill and Charlie BRYANT were sampling abit of cricket and decided to take abreak. They lost to SACLANT by 60 runs in 25 overs, whatever the heck that means. The letter was written on graduation day from Armed Forces Staff College and included news of others from ’74. Dan GRIF¬ FIN is off to Langley with wife Lynda. Rocky CAPOZZI has moved to NORAD here in the Springs. As mentioned before, C.D. SMITH has moved to Hawaii. Bill COUNCIL, amajor in the Army in Special Forces, has migrated south to El Salvador. Scott HUDDLESON is also here in

Two Gentlemen From ’74

the USAFA area at SPACEOM. Charlie and Barb BRYANT are at the Pentagon. Finally, Bill and Terry are themselves at Camp Smith, HI.

He sends news that afew more of ’74’s best have gone over to the mercenary side of flying. Tris SEVDY and Rich WILLIAMS are both fly¬ ing with Delta. Jim MEEKER is training with American. Jim is hoping to fly KC-lOs at Seymour in the Reserves. He and Debbie are residing in Goldsboro, NC and have three kids, Jennifer, Amy, and Jim-Bob. Dave HOGLUND didn’t let us down this month either. He sends news that Frank McINTIRE is off next spring to Upper Heyford, Jim ORR is the commandant’s new exec, and Jim PAYNE has just arrived back from ACSC and is teaching aero here at USAFA.

Final Shots; That’s about all for now. About the time this is published it will be time to say Merry Christmas so may all of you have awonderful and blessed holiday season. This is really hard to write in September but it’ll have to do. Ihope all of you saw the cover of USA Today on 6Aug 88. Looking like an advertisement for “Top Gun II” was Ed WHALEN. His best quote was “I get us ready for war!” What aguy! The paper couldn’t get permission to me in time to publish the picture but I’ll try for next issue. Well, best close for now. Ineed some more news for next col¬ umn so keep sending it in. Again, may God bless you and your families now and always.

Jeff Hackett

1825 E. Jeanine Drive Tempe, AZ 85284

Home: (602) 831-9439

Work: (602) 891-2734

Percent members; 35

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JUST THE FACTS MA’AM. This promises to be one of the least entertaining but most informative pieces in the magazine. You can thank Marvin COX, Kent TRAYLOR, Dave ANHALT, USA Today, Paul WILLIAMS, and Jim BURLING for that; Istart my fourth year of “Scribedom” absolutely overwhelmed with news of our classmates. Thanks!. ..Ithink.

Marvin and Marcia COX hosted amini-reunion in Newport News back in June and were nice enough to pass on some words and photos. Unfor¬ tunately the pictures can’t be included, as they were abit dark for reprint¬ ing but I’ve kept them in my fi les. Drop in for apersonal review. What you’ll see is the Rudy ROTH family; Rudy, Virginia and their two boys are on their way to Elmendorf AFB, AK, where Rudy will be the base der¬ matologist. We’ve also got ashot of the Don BYERS family; Don (PSA/US Air pilot) and his wife, Gina, have three girls and live in Fresno, CA. We don’t actually get to see Marvin (would you surrender your camera to adoctor or an airline pilot?) but we do get to see Marcia and two little Coxes. Marvin is at Langley AFB as the lAF deputy chief. Live Exercise Division. ..(Don’t ask me, it has something to do with NORAD and probably beats the heck out of working in the “Dead” exercise divi¬ sion!)

PUBLIC NOTICE. Kent TRAYLOR’S promise to get involved with the AOG Chapter in Germany and pass along words of our classmates is hereby amatter of public record. As you’ll recall he’s now working in the Offensive Operations, Attack Division of NATO Air Headquarters. Kent confirms what we’ve already guessed, working in an office with fighter

pilots from six different nations generates an immense amount of lying on the typical day! Carole is working for the Army as an occupational health nurse. Maybe it’s just the surroundings, but Kent says Meagan is looking more and more like Heidi every day. Jack BARTON and family (brand new twins to go with their 5and 7year olds) arrived in Germany this sum¬ mer from Leavenworth. Walt BURNS and Greg BLACK are also sta¬ tioned there. Kent also ran into LtCol Duck LAYMAN recently; Duck’s an F-111 AGS squadron commander in England.

IT WASN’T BANNER HEADLINES BUT. ..If you’re ascribe you really have to look for the news everywhere; the August 18th USA Today sports section had alittle piece announcing that Dan KRAFT has left the Academy basketball staff to enter private business. Fear not! The institu¬ tion remains in good hands as Paul WILLIAMS has arrived to take over as AOC of Bull Six. Paul wrote to say he was “up to my nose in boxes (from the move) and basics (from the Class of 1992.)’’ Paul took the trou¬ ble to put together alist of 30-plus ’75ers who were in the ACSC Class of 1988 and where they were headed to; due to space constraints. I’ll hold that list until the next AOG Register comes out and print anything that gets overlooked.

EXTRA-CREDIT WRITING ASSIGNMENT.

Ihope Dave ANHALT got some kind of perk for taking the trouble to snap apicture and “collect the goods” on this group of Armed Forces Staff College grads. From left (and in Dave’s own words) are: Bill KUREY, most recently an F-15 pilot from Alaska, who will be honing his newly-learned staff skills at HQ NORAD, Peterson AFB, CO. Speci fi cally, he’ll be assigned to the Plans—Engagement Systems Division, Fighter Branch. Dave WALLACE, returning from a“harrying” exchange tour in England where he flew the GR-3 (original British version of the AV-8A Harrier), will also be cooling his jets at NORAD in the Contingency Operations group. Charlie BERGMAN, who’s been stateside his whole career (flying the BUFF and on Air Staff) will finally be assigned overseas to Yokota AB, Japan where he’ll work for U.S. Forces-Japan. The tall guy in the center of the picture, Mike FITZ, civil engineer-extraordinaire, will be plying his talents for the J-4 staff (logistics) of CENTCOM at MacDill AFB. Mike was formerly aprofessor of civil engineering at USAFA. Dave ANHALT, flight test engineer, is headed for SDIO—“Star Wars,” the Pentagon, where he will work in the Kinetic Energy Weapons Direc¬ torate. Mac McINTOSH, Eagle driver, is also headed to the Pentagon working with International Arms Sales. Mac was last assigned as an F-15 advisor/instructor pilot in Saudi Arabia. On the far right is Gary SHUGART, B-52 bombadier/navigator. He expects to be reassigned to the Sacramento, CA area. Gary was formerly anav instructor at Mather AFB.

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, THAT DOES IT! HE’S IN THE WILL. Not that I’ll have much to leave, but Jim BURLING will get part of it; 12 years ago he sang in our wedding and now (for the second time in 18 months) he’s gotten agroup of our classmates together, pushed “75 News Notes” forms (homemade) into their hands, taken apicture, stuffed it all in an envelope and spent awhole 65 cents to mail it to the scribe. Jim or¬ chestrated aluncheon on the 17th Anniversary oh our fi rst walk up the “Bring Me Men” ramp (July 5th, 1971) at the Randolph O’Club. Those who were able to attend are pictured, and again, from left are: Hal Jerry COOKE, who was just fi nishing up an assignment with HQ ATC STAN/EVAL at Randolph when the picture was taken. He’s now here at Williams AFB ( fl ying T-38s) with his wife and fi ve children. Jim HERIOT apparently could not bring himself to don his USAF Reserve uniform with 2Lt bars! Idon’t pretend to understand it all but it has to do with being in his last year of med school (12th year of formal education paid for by USAF!). His service commitments will expire just before the

turn of the century. Jim is married and his wife, Gwyn, is aILt in the B.S.C. at Wilford Hall (accuse me of living in aphone booth but I haven’t the slightest idea of what “B.S.C.” stands for). Larry FARISS is smiling through from the back row; he’s just finished three years at MPC making UPT/UNT graduates happy. He’ll attend ACSC on his way back to the C-130 cockpit at Dyess AFB, TX. Brad SHIELDS is “front and center;” he’s also at MPC where he works joint assignments for rated folks in the Europe/Middle East area. Brad has two daughters. Standing above the rest is my hero, Jim BURLING. If you’re interested in Space Operations assignments and/or getting back to the Springs, Jim can help. He’s the chief of Space Operations Assignments at MPC and sends afull 60 percent of the folks to Colorado. He and his wife Micci have two boys and athird child on the way. Bill DALSON (in the fl ight suit) is ATC/DOV (T-38s) at Randolph. He and his wife, Cleo, have two boys. Bill thinks he’ll be off to ACSC next year to test out the shortened course. Jim CORRIGAN (next to last on right) was at ACSC last year. ..says that’s where he got his handicap back down! Jim is reluctantly working colonels’ assignments at MPC and fervently looking for away back to flying F-16s. He and Kim have three boys —“all hell-raisers and ball players.” Mike JOHNSTON rounds out the group. Mike is alabor counsel assigned to the Air Force Central Labor Law Office where he represents Air Force management in labor litigation.

FINISHING UP WITH “BEGINNINGS.” Jim’s “News Notes ” forms had an area for these eight guys to pass on “News of Other Classmates.” Due to the length of this article I’m only able to pass on the wedding and birth announcements. Scott and Carolyn SPRING recently had ababy. They live in San Antonio where Scott sells investments. Lee J. and Julianne MONROE are on their way to RAF Lakenheath (F-llls) from Cannon AFB, NM with their one-year-old baby. Walt PEKARSKY got married this past spring; they live in the Sacramento area and he sells medical supplies. Julius HARGROVE is at MacDill getting ready to return to flying (F-16s) and preparing for an autumn wedding to Captain Karen Diggs. The wedding will be in Charleston, SC and then the happy couple will be off to Ramstein AB, Germany.

WHAT, NO CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS?! Yes, it’s true, we’ve all been spared that fate once again. (There were twenty-four of them in the envelope from the AOG!) I’ll just hang on to ’em, you guys will tell me whether or not you want to see them by voting with your letters and phone calls. Remember to add the entire Class of ’75 to your Christmas card list by writing to your scribe. ..it’s later than you think but it’s not too late.

Kurt Klingenberger

1801 N. Tejon St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Home: (719) 635-4843

AV: 259-2270

Percent members: 35

Remember that lie we used to tell ourselves as cadets the night before a paper was due? “I always work better under pressure.” Well the pressure is on to get this article in before three weeks past the deadline. This is especially important since so many people gave me information to use this time.

Might as well start with some of the folks around here. Went to a meeting for academic department executive officers last week, since I’m “execing” in poli sci. Representing their departments were civil engineer¬ ing’s Dave McKENZIE (Connie), engineering mechanic’s Bob HINGER

(Loretta), and history’s Larry WEAVER (Cynthia). On the fi elds of friendly strife (base intramural soccer) I’ve seen Terry NEWTON (Karen), Dave CLOUD (Barbara), and Don HALL (Pat). A1 FISHER (Melissa), who is in the biology department, and Iare on the same “hybrid” team.

There are some new classmate faces around here this semester. Bill BRUNDAGE (Dilys) is settling into the poli sci department pretty well now. The Brundage family is also settling into the neighborhood; they bought ahouse only two blocks away. Apparently Bill was under the delusion that an Academy tour would leave him plenty of spare time to remodel an old home. Iwish he had asked me fi rst.

Ihear that Mike ERDLE is now an AOC here although our paths have not yet crossed. Rumor also has it that his cadets think he should get mar¬ ried because he works too hard.

Chuck OLTMAN (Isabel) joined the civil engineering department this semester having given up F-16s for awhile and coming here via amaster’s program at Stanford.

And someone who has actually been here since last spring but I’ve not previously mentioned is Roc WHITE. Isat with Roc, his wife Barbara, and daughter Kristen last Saturday as we watched Air Force run Navy around Falcon Stadium. Roc works in the Seiler lab and will probably help out teaching for the physics department next semester.

Okay. It’s mailbag time. Jon TENSFELDT writes that he and Gail have been living in Salt Lake City since December 1987 and like both the area and Jon’s job as asecond officer for Delta. Other Salt Lake Citybased ’76ers are Bill VISHNOVSKY and new wife Mary, and Dave NABOR (Jocelyn). Jon says he also ran into Tom LANGE while in train¬ ing last spring but is not sure where Tom was finally sent. And Jon had some news on old CS-24 classmates: Dan PRICE (Donna) is flying Buffs in Guam —and likes it. Mark EVANS does space-type stuff at Los Angeles AFS. And Mark WELSH (Betty) is moving to nearby Hill AFB to fly F-16s and bringing with them their three boys and new baby girl. (I guess that’s pretty obvious isn’t it —of course, they are bringing their kids with them. Inever did work that well under pressure.)

Way MOY (Emily) wrote from the Big Apple. He is out of the Marines now (though still in the Reserves out of D.C.) and works as an inter¬ preter/translator (Chinese) for the state and local courts in NYC. The Moy family also includes two children. Way says he needs to contact the following people: Don HALL, Erick LEONG, and Dave NAKAYAMA. I’ll send Way the best addresses Ican find for these people but anyone else who can help, please do.

Ray TYC sent anote from Mississippi. He attended the Communication-Computer Systems Staff Officer Course last spring at Keesler with the expectation that he and Lenice would then move on to Washington. But he worked too, too hard; his reward for being numero uno in the class and winning the Webb award for professionalism was to have his Washington orders cancelled and instead remain at the school as an instructor. Ray notes that Biloxi is an expensive place to live —to con¬ sole himself, he bought anew boat, and then anew van to pull it. By the way he also just unloaded his ’75 Dodge van and wants to know if anyone else still has his original cadet vehicle.

Jim MARG (Sondra) called acouple weeks ago. Jim and 1used to sit through seemly interminable nighttime master’s classes up at Plattsburgh. But apparently there was some mysterious pull from those USC courses because Jim is now IN southern California having recently completed ACSC at Maxwell. He is the new field maintenance squadron commander at March AFB, keeping KC-135S in flying shape. Just think, Jim, now you can go to USC in residence (at night, of course) and get your doc¬ torate in systems management.

One other ’76er Isaw in Europe was Mike BLYTHE (Susan). Mike was also working on INF matters from his position as politico-military affairs of fi cer in 3AF headquarters at Mildenhall. Mike brings excellent ex¬ perience to the job having been asecurity policeman first at the GLCM base at Comisco, Italy and then at the base at Greenham Common. After those tours, Mike attended the RAF equivalent to ACSC at Bracknell. Working near Mike at Mildenhall is Winn MACKLIN who gave up navigating ’135 Q-models for atour in the War Plans shop at 3AF.

Before Ileave this Europe bunch, 1need to pass on one message. Don and Pat HALL, please put the Goldbachs back on your Christmas card list.

Right before Jeff LARSEN (Cyndy) left here for the PhD program at Princeton, he put anote on my desk about Jeff and Ute WHATLEY. As near as Ican decipher, the note says the Whatleys live in Peachtree City, GA, that Jeff is aDelta 727 second officer, and that they are expecting a child in January. If any of the above is not correct then let me know, Jeff. Or Jeff.

Now the part you have all been waiting for —news from those zany law department guys. In fact there was so much news that Craig MANSON (Penny) wrote a“who we saw on our summer vacation” letter for me. If you remember from last Checkpoints, Craig and Bob GARDNER (LeAnn) both went to work in the SDIO General Counsel’s of fi ce over the summer. Bob specialized in procurement law issues while Craig was help¬ ing to make sure that SDI experiments were in synch with various interna¬ tional treaties. Bob’s work included ahardship trip to London, while Craig stayed behind to represent SDIO in hard-nosed interagency meetings that he said often put him at odds with the Air Force. Craig says he is very thankful that he conducted most business in civilian rather than military clothes, so he had adegree of anonymity.

Naturally the Manson/Gardner duo (hereafter M/G) ran into lots of familiar faces. Jack CATTON (Janet) is still in the “fighter mafia,” i.e., the Air Staff’s Tactical Forces Division. Jack passed on that Mike CUN¬ NINGHAM, recently married, had just left for Germany where he will be chief circuit trial counsel. As such, he will be the Air Force’s chief pro¬ secuting attorney in Europe.

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Now the last newsletter Iwrote was from Germany; at that point in the TDY Ihad seen Bernie GOLDBACH once and no one else from the class. First of all Ineed to thank Bernie in public for all the help he gave me while Iwas there. This was not only in the professional sense since we were both working INF treaty issues, but personally as well. He and Dianne were super hosts when Ivisited their home near Ramstein, and time after time Bernie helped make my stay in Germany easier and more enjoyable. On one of my trips to Ramstein, Bernie took me on the classmate tour. We went to the 322nd Airlift Division command post to talk to the CP controller —Jeff MILLER (Felicity). Of course, Jeff’s job is anatural follow-on from his previous assignment in operations plans at Space Division in L.A. Figure that one out. Then Bernie took me over to USAFE Stan/Eval to check on Mike HOYES who is the USAFE F-111 WSO SEFE. Ilove those acronyms. It was fun to talk Aardvark talk with someone after being away from the airplane for awhile. And it was even more fun to get hold of the photo of Mike, some squadron mates from Lakenheath, and some special friends cheerleaders. Notice how Mike is totally ignoring the disgusting way that these cheerleaders are hungrily eyeing him. What cool. What selfdiscpline. Obviously the product of arigorous training program.

M/G saw Glen HANUS in the Pentagon concourse one day; Glen is finishing up attache school and hopes to leave soon for his new post in Moscow. However, to keep up the classmate count in Washington is new¬ ly arrived Karl STEINER (MaryBeth). Karl was in the OSI office out here at the Academy and is now on the staff of the Air Force IG.

Working full-time in SDIO is Greg SCHNEIDER (Kathy) in the Directed Energy Directorate (can that be the real name?). Craig says that Greg seems to like his job and is very well respected in the organization.

One day on the concourse, Craig says he spotted MSgt Julie Palmer who worked with the ATO program when women were first coming to USAFA. She was also the “model” in all the first pictures of women’s cadet uniforms. Now she is the deputy exec to the secretary of the Air Force and still (says Craig) looks like amodel.

By way of wrapping up the D.C. chronicles, M/G say that 1.) they got their picture in the 20 June issue of Newsweek, 2.) saw Fawn Hall in the Pentagon cafeteria, 3.) were not indicted for anything they did in Washington, and 4.) changed the course of history although we will have to wait to see what this means.

Back here at USAFA, Craig saw acouple people going through liaison officer training. Jimmie BENTON (Pat) works for the Immigration and Naturalization Service “offering one-way tickets out of the USA.” Jim¬ mie is also in the Texas Air National Guard. Craig MOORE (Evelyn) went through the LO training also, but Craig Manson was unable to fi nd his notes on what Craig is doing now. What are you doing, Craig?

M/G gave me some last minutes updates the other day just in case I didn’t have enough stuff. Mike RENNER is in Washington with new wife Kary. Mike attends George Washington University where he is getting a law degree in procurement. Bob and LeAnn GARDNER had child number two in September when Laura Anne was born. And next summer I’ll have to search alittle further for news since Bob will be in “private practice” here in Colorado Springs and Craig will be doing the same in Sacramento. Atrue loss for the Air Force and the Academy. Thanks for the help, guys.

Kevin and Cathy Chilton

One of my most faithful correspondents is from the Class of ’75. Jeff HACKETT sent the accompanying picture of Kevin and Cathy CHILTON from the Chilton’s Memorial Day wedding. Jeff says the wed¬ ding was beautiful and fun with over 300 people coming from across the U.S. to “see hell freeze over. ..” Kevin and Cathy met at Test Pilot School and continued the romance at Eglin where Kevin was an F-4 and F-15 test pilot prior to his selection for astronaut training. Cathy was a flight test engineer in F-16s and T-38s until leaving active duty in May. Congratulations, Kevin and Cathy, and thanks to you, Jeff.

DREW from USAFA to Los Angeles. Mark NIELSEN (Laurie) from Montgomery, AL to Nacodoches, TX. Also from Montgomery, Garrison FLEMINGS (Kathy) to Eaker AFB, AR. Dan BEATTY from Universal City, TX to Randolph AFB. On their way to Maxwell, Phil and Valerie VOLLELUNGA (to Prattville, AL), Tom WYMAN (Martha), Dave TATE (Linda), and Rich KING (Mary).

That’s it, folks. Almost time to get to Mitch’s for breakfast.

John J. Michels, Jr.

PSC #1, Box 28009

APO San Francisco 96230

AV: 312-634-3300

Percent members: 33

Greetings from the Western Pacific. All the Japanese tourists have gone back to the main island and it’s now possible to get from one end of Okinawa to the other (about 80 road miles) in less than six hours. Those tour buses tend to slow things down.

Igot avery strange note one day from some guys at Barksdale. It was from Brett MclNTIRE (Mary) and/or Dave EVANS (Maria). At least they were in the accompanying picture. Anyhow what they sent was alist of address changes they had scrounged. Brett is on his way to Altus AFB, while Dave is now at Barksdale. Steve NICKEL (Lisa) to Germany. Bob NORMAN (Nancy) to Wright-Pat (?). Chuck McHENRY in North Pole, AK. Rich GOSEN (Joan) to Edina, MN. Jim TURNER (Cathy) to Kadena. And Dave CLARY (Lynd) to Maxwell. Thanks Shreveport pen¬ pals —1hope 1deciphered your note correctly. As for other address changes: Jeff LARSEN (Cyndy) from USAFA to Cranbury, NJ. Wade McROBERTS (Susan) from Las Vegas to aNY APO. Mike WOODMAN (Diane) from aNY APO to Honolulu. Greg BOOMGAARD from Aiea, Hawaii to aSF APO. John CAMPBELL (Lynn) to K.I. Sawyer. Also to Michigan goes Lee HEITMAN (Debbie) —from Colorado Springs to Wurtsmith. Randall JOHNSON (Alice) to Ft. Smith, AR. Wes STOWERS (Liz) changing addresses in Knoxville. Joe SMITH (Harriet) with changed address at Randolph. And Clyde AYER (Bernadette) staying within Aliquippa, PA. John and Sandi AN-

Your Humble Narrator and Family

TRAVEL TIPS: I’ve included apicture of yours truly, my longsuffering wife, Sonia, and my soon to be suffering son, Ian, as we are about to head up Mt. Fuji. The more observant of you will notice that it’s raining. The very observant will notice that Sonia is pregnant. The climb took about six hours of actual movement, although the party we were with stopped for about six hours of rest at the 10,500 foot level. The idea was to finish the climb at about 3:30 a.m. so we could watch the sunrise. Do the words “fat chance” mean anything to you? It poured all the way up, with arefreshing 30 m.p.h. breeze coming down the side of the moun¬ tain. The bottom line is, don’t climb a12,600-foot mountain in the rain, at night, with apregnant wife and an 18 month old. Idid get to the top, but found it as wet and cold as the rest of the mountain. It just goes to show, law school kills brain cells.

IN PERSONAM: Art WACHDORF (Loray) departs Kadena for ALO duty in Germany this month (October). Art won’t be jumping with the Army guys, but says he could if he wanted to. The plan for Art is to stay with ALO and then take a’15 slot at Bitburg. With Art in ground purgatory is Don MOORE. Also ran into Mark DALY (Lisa) here at Kadena. Mark is running the MAC Command Post, which keeps him jumping.

APO EPISTLES: Got aletter from John BUCKLEY (Sandy). John is out of the AF and in his second year at Harvard Law. Still remains to be seen if he’lll graduate stupid enough to climb Mt. Fuji. Anyway, John and Sandy are expecting their third, and sound like they are /eally enjoy¬ ing the Boston/Cambridge area. John hooked up with the Reserves, and has done some hefty traveling. One of his stops was Holland, where he ran into some ’77 types at Soesterberg (Camp New Amsterdam). Notably Steve MILLER (Theresa), John DAY and Mike OAKES. Steve will be leaving Europe at the end of the year for Armed Forces Staff College. He’s an IP now with alot of Eagle time. “D” (John) is headed to USAFE to work with the F-15 staff and Mike will be at the wing for another year. Sorry John, but the picture you sent of you all was too light to make the column. But Ihave included ashot of some guy with abeard in the vicini¬ ty of the Harvard law sign.

Also got aletter from Glenn YEAGER. Glenn’s been doing some in¬ teresting stuff with the Army as an exchange intel officer at the Pentagon. One of his trips was to Honduras, where he did some volunteer work at

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one of the local orphanages. The conditions were apparently horrendous, and like so many of these facilities, the orphanage is desperately short of funds. Glenn asks that anyone interested in making adonation to the or¬ phanage contact him at 14 Bentley Drive, Sterling, VA 22170.

area. 1have afeeling these priorities will change onoe he gets married. Of course, that’s just aguess. Congrats all around, Steve.

Randy MARTINEZ (Connie) has finished ACSC and is headed to Rhein-Main to start flying ’130s. He and his wife just had alittle girl at the start of the year, apparently she was born amonth early while Randy and Connie were on the road to Montgomery. Babies have no sense of timing these days. Anyway, in spite of an emergency C-section all is now well. Hope you all enjoy Frankfurt.

Rick SPOTT (Debbie) finally caught up with me after trying to get a letter into Checkpoints for the last two issues. Rick has been medically retired and is living in Wichita now. He says to say thanks to everyone for making the reunion areality for Debbie and him. 1want to add to that, particularly to Randy VIERA, who orchestrated the project. Good work, folks. Rick’s new address is 12600 Edgewood Drive, Wichita, KS 67206. I’m sure he’d like to hear from any members of the class passing through.

Bill LORD (Cindy) is at Norfolk at AFSC. He notes that Rick PERRAULT and Jeff SMITH are there as well and that the school is great. 1 know the Norfolk area isn’t too bad either.

Ashort note from “Frenchy” FERNAND to say that he and Karen are fi ne and that it’s hotter than blazes at the zoo. Jay FAWCETT has taken command of the USAFA HQ squadron while trying to keep his hand in at teaching and flying in the T-43. Rich MOORE (Jeanie) is at the Zoo fresh from getting his Ph.D. at Purdue. Chuck SPITLER is training with Delta and living in Dallas. And Frency is handling intramural golf. Sounds rough.

CHANGE OF PLACE: Dennis BELLAMY is now at PACAF working in ops. Give me acall if you get out our way, Dennis. Dave NIELSEN (Mary) is at Lakeside Park, KY from the Springs. Paul DUNDAS has left Randolph for Ft. Belvoir. Matt DODDS (Anita) has also left San Antonio for Upper Marlboro, MD. Bill FLOYD is at SHAPE in Logistics. Jeff BROWN is at ACSC. Dave MICKELSON went from Biloxi to McChord. Jim SEAT has left the Paci fi c and is at Edwards. Bill ROHLMAN is at Ft Leavenworth (since the zip doesn’t match that of the prison, Iassume he’s at the Army Staff College). And Dan HINKIN is at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa.

CLOSE CALL: Well, that’s alittle more like it. Thanks to everyone who wrote. It was great to hear from all of you. Anyone transiting this particular island be sure and give me acall. Take care and keep your fingers crossed for the Falcons!

Greg Postulka

Glenn Yeager in Honduras

Joe NIEMEYER (Louise) dropped me aline to say that he has now escaped from HQ MAC (where he was working for the ClNC’s analysis group —Ididn’t know MAC was that into psychotherapy) and is starting back with ’141s out of Norton this fall. Hope to see you through here. Joe, give me ayell. Louise will be teaching psychology in the San Bernadino area at several community colleges.

Steve SCWALBE wrote from Stuttgart, where he is assigned to EUCOM. Sounds like life is treating Steve well. He’s headed for Armed Forces Staff College next summer, and has apparently conned some at¬ tractive lady into marrying him. Steve is about halfway through his Ph.D. program at GW in political philosophy, but his real concern is whether the Raiders will get adecent quarterback this season, and whether his Jag (that’s the car, not the lawyer), will start when he gets back to the D.C.

811 Ridgewood Cove West

Niceville, FL 32578

Home: (904) 897-4476

AV: 872-8805

Percent members: 39

Fantastic! That is the only way to describe three memory-filled days of our 10-year reunion. We were about 475 strong—almost half our class. With wives, children, and friends, we pushed the limits of the reunion record books. There is no way Ican do justice to all the eventful happen¬ ings, the renewing of friendships, and the strolls down memory lane, but for those who were there, let me jog your memory; and for those who weren’t there, this is asnapshot of what you missed.

The Class of 1978 at the 10-Year Reunion.

The Thursday night class social, while the first event, was the highlight for many. We engulfed the Sheraton Inn with smiling faces, strong hand¬ shakes, warm embraces, and proud introductions of our lovely wives. Every direction we turned was met with another name remembered and a hearty “hey, how’er you doin’’? The nametags we were issued were helpful, but Iwas amazed at how easily we remembered most names. Weren’t you? Remembering first, last, middle initial, and hometown was adifferent story. The social was so filled with greetings and discussions that it took me an hour just to get to the registration table. What astart!

Friday was aday of many events. Some of us opted to bask in the sunlight and cool air by chasing alittle white ball around a fi nely manicured deer farm. The deer were many, but the birdies were few, ex¬ cept for the luckiest of you sandbaggers. For the non-golfers there was an open house of the cadet dorms. Or should Isay student dorms? We leave and in comes carpet in the rooms, computers in the rooms, and women in the rooms. Boy, in our day we had it rough. The truly brave went to lunch at Mitchell Hall. Iunderstand Mitch’s was Mitch’s —fast, neat, average, friendly, good, good. The amazing phenomenon was that George Mendez is still awaiter; and even more amazing is that he remembered us, by name. Right. Ididn’t attend nor hear much about the cadet/grad forum, but 1understand the cadets were questioning the airline pilots about the best employers. Whatever happened to career Air Force officers? 1 wanted to get some information about the USAFA briefings in Arnold Hall, but, just like the old days, everyone slept through it. There was also supposed to be aclass picture, but of course none of us had any so it should have come out blank. Another reunion highlight was our squadron parties. True to form, there was too much beer and too few women. But Idid have fun seeing pictures of myself doing things Ididn’t want to remember.

Saturday was truly aday to remember. Sure, there was your standard, Saturday-prior-to-a-football-game, let’s-show-our-discipline-andattention-to-detail type parade. And, sure, some of the macho ’78ers pulled, strained, and wrenched every muscle and joint in their now tooold-for-this-stuff bodies in the alumni rugby game. But, how about that B-IB flyover on full burner skimming the press box at about 17 feet? Totally rad! However, 1almost forgot the great tailgate barbecue. The weather was warm, dry, and sunny —perfect and the food was great, the beer icy, and the friendship overflowed as we prepared for THE GAME. But WHOOPS! AFA scored big points like they did when the ’68 grads were cadets and they lost just like they did in our day. But, what agreat game —93 points, over 1,000 yards total offense, massive cadet push¬ ups, and all the excitement we missed during the ’74, ’75, ’76, and ’77 seasons. The reunion officially ended with the annual Jabara Banquet and Homecoming Ball. But, we really knew it was over when Chaplain Jones asked us to pray after the Comm, BGen Westbrook, slipped and told us to check our sex instead of our six and asked us to pray that he can do abetter job today than our chaplains did then.

Again, Fantastic! There is no other way to describe our reunion. 1was especially impressed that everyone was so positive about whatever he was doing. We’re still the same in many ways —except for afew more pounds and afew less hairs, but we’ve grown up alot too. We’re turning out to be just what we trained to be —mature, intelligent, productive, proud Americans! Fifteen rahs for the AFA.

Also, we must all thank our reunion committee: Tanker SNYDER, Tim

MINER, Dana BRIGGS, Lynn HOLLERBACH, Leonard ROBICHEAUX, Bill KOENITZER, Dave KAHLE, Keith WOODFORK, Don SEWELL, Joe BUNECKE, Jack ANTHONY, Mike CATLIN, John CATALDO, and Gene BOWMAN. Great job, guys!

Other news. Brett VANCE is in class 88B at the Test Pilot School (TPS). He and his wife Sherri (wedding picture) are living at Edwards AFB. Some other ’78ers at the TPS are Wade MASON, Jon WEISS, and Jim McGINLEY. Dave EIDSAUNE is at Edwards as aTPS grad.

Acard from Bill CAMPBELL states that he is afourth-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. He liked being a2nd balloon so much, he’s doing it again. But watch out after he becomes ahigh-paid doc.

Jim BAUMANN is at Edwards AFB, Det 5ATOTEC, evaluating soft¬ ware for the F-15E. Jim recently got amaster’s in computer engineering from AFIT. Good luck debugging those programs. Do you still have to carry your own card decks once you get amaster’s, Jim?

Promises. Many of you promised me letters after the reunion. Now is the time. Send me some news.

Changes of address. Jerry SINK, Nellis AFB; Jan SCHAEUBLE, San Antonio, TX; Bruce DUNTON, Raleigh, NC; Tom KANA, Edwards AFB; Mike CORDOVA, Coraopolis, PA; John SYKES, Hawthorne, CA; Curt BROWN, Houston, TX; Steve UST, Clovis, NM; Rick AULICINO, Pittsburgh, PA; John HICKS, Huber Heights, OH; Pete SHOCKEY, Woodbridge, VA; and Curt QUIMBY, Ft Hood, TX. Also, Brad DUNTON, Colorado Springs; Ed GILBERTSON, Colorado Springs; Lanny McNEELY, Fayetteville, NC; Wayne KELLENBENCE, Homestead AFB, EL; Vic LIN, George AFB, CA; Steve SCHUMACHER, Dayton, OH; Scott GOODFELLOW, Riverdale, UT; Ben TROEMEL, Fayetteville, NC; Kurt GEARHRT, Brandon, FL; Scot¬ ty ROGERS, Biloxi, MS; Brian GOTTSACKER, Cordova, TN; and Bill SILVESTRI, Park City, UT.

Bud Vazquez

2476 Santa Rosa Drive Kettering, OH 45440 (513) 293-0578

AV: 785-7188

Percent members: 29

Life’s not fair! Last year Imade one A-10 sim joke and, “poof,” when Iget reassigned to Wright-Pat Inot only don’t get the ATF job, Iget simulators and the C-130 (now C-17) to boot! Oh well. I’m making the most of it here in Slow-hio. Note the new address sports fans, maybe one of you’ll write with some class news next year.

Congrats to our newest group of promotees. Also, apologies to John SALVADOR who Iinadvertently mistook for Bob F.M. McGREAL. Fortunately F.M. pulled me out of asling by getting picked up early, too.

As the C-130 Aircrew Training System Program manager Iran into several Falcon buddies at the Little Rock AFB. Smilin’ Stevie KING is, as Iwrite, awaiting the deployment of his lovely Reservist wife Annamary by talking to his daughter Sarah. Mark LIND, Ken HOLLENBECK, and Brian ENGLISH are at the Rock. Bob BROWN just left for EWI at Boeing-Seattle. Mr. Lind reports Roger “Rocky” ELLISON is flying for AA outta’ DFW, Greg ROUNDTREE is working for Singer-Link’s ATS team at Little Rock, while John JOGERST is working assignments at MPC. Ah, now the USAFA connections will pay off! Ken HOLLENBECK says Don HUNSUCK is an Eglin F-15 IP despite his doolie-year record, Ai JOHNSON is ALO-ing in Germany, and Kurt SCHULLER has joined the other 500 (it seems) ’79ers flying for DeltaAtlanta. Thanx Ken, Steve and Mark!

Agut feel we’ve all had just got confirmed the other day in an article 1 saw in “Mathemagician Quarterly.” It seems conclusive evidence that (and Iquote), “USAFA classes graduating in years ending in even numbers are decidedly weaker in all areas of aptitude.” MQ also states that “beginning in 1980 astatistically significant 100% of AFA grads prefer Burger King over all other eateries.” Hey, just the facts, mon! You know the times are changin’ when the class of ’92 is in and the zoo’s area code has changed to 719 (from 303)!

Speakin’ of the Zoo, my roving reporter/AOC Bob EDMONDS and his better 3/4 Ann brought ahealthy Gregory David into the world on Ju¬ ly 16th. CONGRATS!! Bobby tells me that Joe GRISHAM (Gretchen) is temporarily out of DFBL to get his PhD at CU. Rough. Tom and Ginna LOCKIE are flying American Airlines jets and enjoying sleepless nights with new son Cory. Rob GAYLORD is also at AA. (No, not that AA!)

How many of you swore you’d never watch afootball games let alone go back as an AOC. 90% plus 10% liars. Well, now several ’mates are en¬ forcing all these regs they used to break, notably Chip TAYLOR, Gary BURG, Randy HELMS, and Bob E. Lord, if those cadets had the dirt I’ve got on you four! Jim REGAN is in the Springs working hot tips (hopefully not his own), while Bruce WILLARD “does” real estate in Greeley.

The Wright-Pat scene currently (Aug. 88) looks to several fine ’79ers for leadership, accomplishment, fun, and all-around good looks. Ron HUNT and Rod MACALEAR are in AFIT programs, Todd KLOPP is an F-16 contracting-type, Bruce BUSLER is in the C-17 SPO, Reggie HOLMES, and Mark NEICE are all here. “Horse” by the way is adaddy again and deserves special congrats for makin’ it to Test Pilot School and for smiling hard as ever. I’ve bumped into Dan “Stat Rat” HOIDA at WPAFB while said Hoida was strafing nude beaches with his Bergstrom RF-4; as well as Mike HOOBLER. Doug TROGSTAD was here TDY from Kirtland and Icoerced him into giving me alist of his pals. (OK, I tortured Doug, Iopened abeer in the same room.) Harry WHITING (Jackie +2, kids, that is) is aT-38 IP at Columbus. Jim O’NEIL (Bebe), of King Richard-face fame, is flying F-4s at George AFB. And you thought he was still on restrictions! Brian LONGWILL (Trace) drives a Delta jet on weekdays and aNew Mexico Guard A-7 on weekends. John KUEHN (Barb) is also amongst our brethren in Minneapolis flying NW. Bruce MACPHERSON is living in England with wife Jackie and working for his dad-in-law. Brian DARKES “does” HC-130s at Kirtland, George PIERCE “does” H-3s in the Portland ANG, and F-15s “do” Wes MILLER at Keflavic, Iceland. Despite your getting out Mr. Trogstad, you’re afine man and, what else did you want me to say? Only kidding, best of luck Doug and thanks.

Jay ARMSTRONG looked good on the cover of AF Times testifying before Congress about child abuse. We’ve all run into the base commander-types who’d like to smooth over rather than fix —give ’em hell Jay! Let’s see. ..Jay on the cover, T. Allan MacArtor heading up FAA, next thing ya’ know Mike VAN HOOMISSEN (Jan) will be an Oregon Congressman! (Scary, ain’t it?)

1recently had to travel 500 miles to our nation’s capitol (that’s Wash. DC —not Chicago, Donatelli!) to tell Larry BRITTENHAM (Margaret) that he lives, oh, 100 yards from Jim and Emily SIMS. Larry’s on the PRC (People’s Republic?) Facilities Panel at the Pentagon and Jim’s a bean-counter at Andrews. Curt BOTTESCH is sliding F-llls through Idaho airspace, and Iunderstand Pete DEGRAAF (Karen) is flying helos somewhere in Japan. Bill MURPHY is still organizing ski trips from Buckley ANGB.

Igot some more Intel from Carl “Los” BYERS (Connie) who’s guard¬ ing Grand Forks and raising aterminally-cute daughter, Jennifer, and a bruiser son, Matthew. Carl says Scott HAY and wife Cindy now own four (count ’em) boys and aB-IB at the Fork. Rick WITT and mild-mannered Dave ORTIZ also fly the “goose.” (Doesn’t aB-1 look like agoose fly¬ ing?) Mark VOLK is astan-eval person for KC-135Rs, Roy CLELAND drives B-lBs from Ellsworth. Ihear Dave KIMMEL is teaching physics at USAFA, while Dale CARLEY (Leanne) is fl ying for Delta. Mark CEBUHAR joins Mark KLEINHEXEL and Frank McKINNON at Nor¬ thwest. With Phil ELLIOTT at Delta Ithink Bob McGREAL’s right, the reunion should be in Atlanta! There are so many of us in the ’lines Ijust get the urge to pass forward afast, neat, average to see it if gets com¬ pleted.

My scouring of Fighter Weapons Review brings glad tidings for starters —Tom WINGO won the Top Dive Bomber award last year from his Hill Viper with aCEA of 2.75 meters. Let’s see, 500 lbs at under 10 feet. .. Congrats Sir Thomas! Inoticed Jim POOL is the FWR OIC at Nellis, Sal COLLURA was an Aggressor grad with a26AS, APO SF 96274 address. Vance SKARSTEDT “did” the RF-4C FWIC and left a26 TRW, APO NY 09860 forward address. Brad NORTON also fi nished the RF-4C FWIC and was last seen at 200 feet and 550 knots heading for Bergstrom.

Special recognition is due Chris (Folgers) BROWN, who made the Olympic trials in Greco-Roman wrestling. Guess who’s in the best shape of all of us?

Mark NEICE (Leslie) keeps track of several Zoom Bag buddies: Ted NEEDHAM is working for Excel Inc in C-Springs. Robin RAND (Kim) and family are heading for an Electric Jet via Luke. Fred JACOBSEN (Nancy) flies for Delta from —you guessed it, Atlanta. Jerry “Flat Top” SMITH is teaching Mech at USAFA. Go easy on ’em Jer!

Conversation overheard at the bar near Beale AFB, CA between Mario BUDA and Pat DAVIS, “heard you got aU-2. Yeah, didn’t you, too, get aU-2?” (Bad, Iknow.) Jimmy SCHNELLER (Karen) has three kids and three MAC airplanes (C-12, C-21 and T-39) under his belt at Scott. Since James has orders to C-141s at McChord, can afourth kid be far away? Mike BOOEN is amission specialist at Kirtland’s Space Technology Center and Mike “Omar” BRADLEY is still aphotogenic F-14 RIO at NAS Miarmar. Chas WADDELL and Bill TRAVNICK are flying Eagles at Kadena. Is Bill HUFF still there?

The SCHMIDT twins, Kerry and Kevin, are airline types —Kevin’s in charge of new hiring for Delta in Cincinnati and Kerry’s flying for NW in Minneapolis.

That’s all for this year from me —Mike Donatelli’s up next —contact him through the AOG if you’ve got news.

Molly and Ihope to see you at next year’s reunion. Asobering part of those days will be when we honor our missing, among them Mike CRAN¬ DALL. Life is unfair. We’ll miss you very much Mike. God bless.

(Editor’s note. We also received the following from Bob McGreal.)

This past summer. Bill TRAVNICK and wife Deb moved from Holloman AFB to Kadena AB, Japan. Bill and Deb have two children, Elizabeth and Dannielle. Atypical fighter jock —two girls. Bill is hoping enough ’79-year-group types become civilians that he may actually make major on time. Bill writes that other ’79ers at Kadena include: Charlie WADDELL (Kelly) also flying F-15s, Kevin JONES and Dan REPASKY, both AWACS drivers. Also in the Orient is Legrande BLOUNT, an F-16 flight commander at Misawa AB, Japan. Frank FRANCOIS and George DUDA are both on their way to Germany in F-I6s. Also in Germany is

Paul BORDENAVE who is flying F-18s on an exchange tour with the Royal Canadian Air Force. (You got to like that —flying aNavy plane with the Canadians in Germany.) Russ TOWES is an F-15 IP at Luke AFB and Warren (Mac) McCAUSLAND is flying Blackhawks at Eglin AFB. Thanks for the info Trav.

“Sky” McCORKLE’s wife Kathy wrote to say Sky, formerly an F-4 driver at Seymour-Johnson, is now afirst officer for US Air. Sky is based out of Los Angeles but he, Kathy, and their two children, Alyssa and Gavin, live in Mesa, AZ. Ialso got aletter from “Jammer” MOORE’s wife Pattie. Jammer left F-16s and Spangdahlem AB, Germany in September and will fly A-7s at Nellis. He also made major one year BTZ. Congratulations Jammer and Pattie. Still at Spangdahlem in F-16s is John DALLAS (Sue). John and Sue have anew baby daughter. It was reported in aprevious Checkpoints article that Trevor ALBRO (Tracy) was flying F-4s at Spangdahlem. Not true. He’s flying F-16s at Hahn. F-4s, F-16s, what’s the difference??? Robin RAND (Kim) finished his ALO assignment and is now back in the F-16 at Kadena. Tom MCCAR¬ THY, formerly F-15s at Bitburg, will become aTOP GUN instructor at Miramar NAS. Are you going to change your name to “Maverick” Tom? Thanks for the letters Kathy McCorkle and Pattie Moore. That’s all for now.

Phil Prosseda

2601 Zephyr Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 531-7279

AV: 259-3080

Percent members: 37

Some things never change! It’s lesson 20, I’ve given my first Econ 221 GR and there is atrail of tears leading to my office. I’ve forgotten how good cadets are at complaining. Come to think of it, I’m not that bad myself.

Congratulations are in order for our below-the-zone major selectees. Please remember me when you get to the top. Here’s the news for the rest of us captains, first officers, stock brokers, project managers. .. Face to Face. Scott PAPP is trying to set arecord and have his name mentioned in two consecutive issues of the class news. He made aspecial trip to USAFA to make sure Itold everyone he is refining his appreciation for the arts by taking aLiterature and Empire course at Harvard. Actual¬ ly, Scott’s real motivation is to meet anice woman with alarge trust fund. Debbie DUBBE is busy fi lling out form 10s as an AOC of 31st Squadron. She was aSERE AOC this summer and enjoyed the job so much that she decided to try it full-time. Kathy CONLEY and 1had the pleasure of shar¬ ing an altitude chamber ride at Pete Field. (Yes, this is the same altitude chamber that gave alot of us the bends as doolies. There was one consola¬ tion to the flight. Pete Field now has ahyperbaric chamber. If you get the bends, you can be decompressed in the same day.) Kathy is holding up the Ops Research end of the Management Department. She and Mark FARAONE are enjoying their new home in Woodmoor. Mark commutes to Dallas several times amonth to fly for Delta. Steve GREEN is also in the Management Department. Steve and Juliette have been giving me ex¬ cellent tips on how to spread cow manure to improve the beauty of my lawn. Steve recommends “cow-pow.” It really packs apunch. Steve “Spud” WEBB is anew instructor in the Mech Department. Steve recent¬ ly completed aPhD in engineering mechanics at AFIT. He and Dina are expecting their first child in the spring.

Phone-Ins. Ireceived acall from Tom SLOAN in August. Tom is a fi rst of fi cer for US Air and is domiciled (I even know the lingo) in Pitts¬ burgh. Tom loves his job and he says US Air has astronger union than MAC. Tom and Ann just had their first child, Chad, this summer. Tom is planning to use his airline perks to fly out and see the Navy game in Oc¬ tober. Mike PEPLAU checked in to say that he lives just up the road from me in the Springs. Mike and Cappy have one son, Adam, and a daughter named Meredith. Mike is working for ARINC and does alot of business with Space Command. Mike passed on the following informa¬ tion. Chris HARVEY and Tony JONES are also at ARINC. Bill LYONS works for Martin Marietta in Denver and has acquired ataste for threepiece suits. Charlie RINGO is working on alaw degree at Lewis and Clark in Portland, OR and Lorie MORSE and Ted KRESGEE are stationed at Kadena.

The Mail Bag. Ed ANDREWS decided to stop procrastinating and he fi nally wrote aletter. Ed was stationed in Titan Us at Davis-Monthan. In ’84, Ed realized his days as aTitan missile of fi cer were numbered so he applied to become aJapan area specialist. After two short years at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, the Air Force reassigned him to the logistics career field. Ed is now in Biloxi, MS, “the mosquito and gnat

capital of the U.S.” Ed says he can’t complain because he met his wife in Biloxi. Apparently, Biloxi is also the nurse capital of the U.S. As it turns out, Ed’s new bride is anurse in the Air Force. Ed and Michele were mar¬ ried four months ago and are enjoying married bliss. Ed is chief of the Plans and Programs Branch at Keesler. When he’s not doing all that chief stuff, Ed is out on the golf course driving his squadron intramural team on to victory.

Larry WOLF wrote an interesting letter from Wyoming, OH. Larry flew C-130s, T-38s, did paperwork, SOS, earned an MBA and got mar¬ ried. Larry and Mara are discovering the joy of parenthood. Their first child, Zachary, was born on the 13th of May 1987. Larry is now aDelta first officer and he said the nice thing about Delta is that “the crew bus is always waiting.” Larry passed on the following airline information. Other ’80 grads with Delta are Jon TOVANl, Howard RATCLIFFE, Marshall STAMM, Frank SAXON, and Rick VAN DIVER. Kevin BUTLETT is with American and Debbie WILCOCK ZIEBART is FEDEXing it. Larry is also in touch with Keith ODEGARD and Kathy JOHNSON ODEGARD. Keith is in orthopedic surgery residency in San Antonio and Kathy flies for American.

Some of our other classmates that Larry has seen in his travels include Peter TINEBRA, Peter is at Cal Berkeley doing grad work; Tom and Carol MABRY, Tom is finishing amaster’s in human factors at Indiana; John SCHOLTZ, T-37s at Mather; Bill and Lisa LENHARDT, KC-135s at Pease; and Steve and Allene SALECK, F-15s at McChord. Afinal note from the mail bag. An anonymous writer sent word that Ensign Donald MYERS of the United States Coast Guard received his wings at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Congratulations Don!

Thanks for all the news. Iguess the picture of Ruffles will have to wait until the next issue. Remember, I’m always in the market for an embar¬ rassing anecdote or story. I’ll close with atidbit passed on by Steve WEBB. Apparently, Darell LAWYER (an instructor in the CE Depart¬ ment) had areal-world application of his CE degree. The basement of his base house started to flood during arecent downpour. Darell decided to protect government property by digging atrench around his house to divert the water. Needless to say Darell is now on the Base CE hit list for making unauthorized repairs to his house.

Keep those cards, letters and phone calls coming!

Tony Lorusso

103 Ivy Home Road

Hampton, VA 23669

Home: (804) 727-0849

Percent members: 31

Well Ken, Ipromised you top billing so here it is. My former Rebeleven squadron-mate, Ken SMITH, finally caught me in the office and passed along some class news. Ken is presently flying the A-10 at England AFB, but he’ll be heading to Korea in January to fly the OA-10. Ken is hoping his wife Linda and sons Arin and Grant can join him. Ken passed along that Scott LAND is piloting the B-1 (maybe at Ellsworth) and Nelson ENGLISH is aB-1 weapons officer at Dyess. A1 BAGGETT is an IP at Willie, Pink FLOYD is acivilian at Redondo Beach, and Mike SPENCER is Ken’s neighbor at England. Thanks Ken, for taking time to call.

The Hoffmans

Gabe HOFFMAN has been acivilian for almost two years now and is an engineer for an analytical firm doing studies for the government. Gabe has been working on aPC-game called “Chuck Yeager’s Advanced Flight Trainer,” for which he is very proud. Gabe and his family (wife Jan, and sons Timothy and Josiah) are active members of the Jewish community and have traveled to India on areligious mission. They’re also planning a trip to Bolivia. Sounds quite exciting.

Our VP, Randy WORRALL, is the group DO’s exec at Yokota, but is hoping to move on soon. Lionel TRUJILLO and Dan BOURSON just joined Randy at Yokota. Craig JENKINS and Maura BURKE, both fly¬ ing C-5s out of Travis, recently passed through Yokota as did Mark LEYBA. Mark is planning to hang up his AF uniform for one from an airline.

Speaking of airlines, it seems as though the mad rush to the friendly skies is in full force. Daryl KEELING is now working for the airlines,

Mimi CRANE is flying for Federal Express, Don FORD is flying for USAir out of San Francisco, and Steve DAWES is also flying for USAir based out of Pittsburgh.

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Don, Karen and Melissa Ford

In the last class column, 1wrote that Larry RUGGIERO was having last-minute doubts about separating from the Air Force. Well, he made the move and is now afinancial planner for Prudential in the Springs.

In other news. Chuck and Daphne PALDANIUS are at Misawa (flying F-16s Isuppose). Bill KASS is at Eglin flying F-15s, and Kel TROTT (Deb) is an EC-130H IP at Davis-Monthan. Kel and Deb are expecting their first child in December. Congratulations to Barry and Pepper SIM¬ MONS on the birth of their daughter Kelly. Mark CORRELL and Ted KNOWLES are at the Pentagon with the ASTRA Program. Ted called to say he will be going to Travis soon to fly C-5s.

For those who thumbed through the last Checkpoints, you should have noticed some good news about two of our classmates. First of all, we’re all proud of Tom FERGUSON for winning the Jabara Award along with Major Marc FELMAN (’76). Aspecial congrats is also in order for A.J. STEWART who was selected for major on the last board. Three years below-the-zone is quite an accomplishment.

Well, that’s it for this time around. Keep the letters coming. As Randy WORRALL told me, “No news is not good news.” ’81, Second to None! P.S. Anyone knowing how to get in touch with Joe HAMILTON, please let me know.

Jim Ratti 5448 Flicker Way Dayton, OH 45424

Home: (513) 233-3552

AV: 787-7755

Percent Members: 30

Greetings! Ohio seems to be the land of feast or famine. We’ve been hit as hard as anyone by the drought of ’88, but now the rain has returned and 1can’t keep up with the grass. Last quarter Ihad just one letter but this time 1have more than 1can handle! Oh well. Let’s dive right in.

Kevin CRENWELGE checked in from Abilene (Dyess AFB) where he’s aC-130 stan/eval nav. Since he’s never been covered in Checkpoints, we’ll go over abrief history —married to Carolyne (Sonoma, CA) close to four years ago; has two boys, 14 months apart; has been at Dyess since forever. Kevin has seen afew Redtags come and go, among them Ray PHILLIPS (see next letter), Dave BREIDENBACH and Max HALL

(both DOSed) as well as Tim PERRY and Rich LUND (both T-41 IPs at USAFA). Still at Dyess are Fred and Emily ClANCIOLO (two boys and a girl), John and Sophie LARSON and Pete and Sandy LIVINGSTON. Kevin went to SOS awhile back and had amini reunion. Familiar faces in¬ cluded (but weren’t limited to) Brian McLEAN, John WRIGFIT, Martha STEVENSON-JONES, Greg HAMILTON, Jim DAHLMANN, Steve ATKINS, Darryl BLAN, Chris BOTTESCH, Steve BOMGARDNER, Tammy SENZ, Todd HARRISON, Charley KOEHLER, Craig SWABY and Kevin HOLMES. Kevin closed his letter with the news that he will PCS to USAFA to teach navigation next summer. He also felt compelled to ask, “WHERE IS DAN PIKE

AND WHAT IS HE UP TO?!”

Along about 2Jun 88, Ray PHILLIPS began feeling nostalgic and decided to write me aletter. He was at the Pentagon at the time, deep into ASTRA. Ray says that he enjoyed his tour and learned quite abit about how the generals do business. Ilearned from Kevin’s letter (above) that Ray is now flying C-141s at Norton, and he hopes to get into the C-17 one of these days. Apply for Test Pilot School, Ray! Ray told me that there were quite afew others from our class at ASTRA. Among them were Tim COLLINS, Bob RANCK, Barb FAULKENBERRY, Paul ACKERLY and Ramona (LYDEN) MURPHY.

Here we see proud Dad, a.k.a. Greg MASTERS, with his son Greg Masters. Now known as “Dutch” Masters, Greg has been an F-15 RTU IP at Tyndall for the past two years. In that capacity he’s seen Art CRAIN, Todd WOLTERS, Don SCHLIPP, Maurice SALCEDO, Dean VOGEL, Jim EIFERT, Mike HEPLER and Rock CRAWFORD pass through the schoolhouse. Other IPs there include Steve WILLS, Billy GRAHAM and Matt COPP. Jeff RILES and Keith BRUNSON work at Tyndall as air weapons controllers. Greg was TDY to Nellis and ran into Jim DEMAREST, Ardy DAHL and Brock STROM. Another TDY took him to USAFA where he saw Cathy (COLEBROOK) CLOTHIER and Don LUCARELLI. Greg sends word that Dan and Ruth HARGROVE (C-141S at McChord) had alittle girl, Mollie Marie, in April. Greg says Bob OTTO is also there flying F-15s and sweating the conversion to F-16s. Finally, Greg told me that Dave SHAPIRO will leave RF-4s at Shaw to go to F-llls at RAF Upper Heyford.

The next entry is from Carter PILCHER. He too is at the Puzzle Palace and works in HQ USAF/XOORS, the Space Ops Division. He went there after atour in C-Springs, and is employed as aProgram Element Monitor (PEM, in the acquisition world). In addition to bumping into the other ASTRA types there, he ran into Lt Gen BECKEL. The general is at SACEUR in Belgium, and Mark BAKER is his aide. General Beckel says that he’s managed to get Mark to keep astraight face long enough to preserve the “gravity” of his of fi ce. Carter said he’s heard from Heather WILSON, and that “she’s doing well by her standards, brilliantly by all others.” She was assigned to SHAPE HQ in the spring and is working force reduction issues for NATO.

Phil BOSSERT wrote from McGuire with aletter chock full of names. Phil is aC-141 aircraft commander and he is joined at McGuire by Jim DUBELA (married in Jan 88), Mike SIPOS (married in Jul 88), Jonnie JOHNSON, Lyn SOUTH and Jeff WATSON. Phil was at Altus recently for aircraft commander school and saw Dan HARGROVE (see Greg MASTER’S letter), Ken WUTTKE, Tim KRAMER, Doug REEDER and Mike CZARNIAK. Tim, Doug and Mike are all IPs there, and Ken was in the process of upgrading to IP. Last April, Phil spent some time with John and Barbara BRIDGE. John was selected for the Education With Industry program and is working at Lawrence Livermore National Labs

in Livermore, CA. They had their first child last November. Phil sent word that Tom PFEIFFER is at George AFB flying the F-4 and will get married in December. Fie went on to say that Dave RICKARD is married and will take an A-10 assignment somewhere in the U.K. Phil closed by saying that he loves the C-141, and he wants to know WHATEVER HAP¬

PENED TO Ben HUFF, Steve LINDSEY and Steve VISLISEL.

Scott “Swanny” SWANSON wrote from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey where he is undergoing agrueling, AFIT-sponsored master’s degree program in C31. He said that what that really means is that Kealy and he are enjoying the California life without the annoyance of areal job. School is part-time except for end-of-quarter cramming, just like old times in Colorado. Swanny reports that Randy LANE mar¬ ried agirl named Katy this summer in Victorville. They will stay at George for the near future at least, where Randy is flying the F-4. Among others in attendance at Randy’s wedding (Swanny’s memory was seriously af¬ fected by champagne) were Joe PICO (F-4s at George) and Marty WOJTYSIAK. Marty and his wife Heidi have anew baby, and they are stationed at March where he flies the KC-10. Swanny also filled me in on Mark CARDENAS, Gary PLUMB, Karen (TUTTLE) HAENKE and Tom CRISTLER. Mark and his wife Donna are stationed in Sunnyvale (Onizuka AFS). Gary and Robin (and brood) are in Germany where Gary flies the electric jet (F-16). Karen is out and living near Vandenberg, and Tom is down at Los Angeles AFS.

The last letter this round is from Cynthia (SHELTON) MACK. She and Lin are in D.C., where Lin fl ies choppers with Mark MANGIACARNE and Harry LEACH. Cynthia is pursuing amaster’s degree at the Defense Intelligence Agency. She wrote because she is trying to get in touch with Sarah (HIMEON) HAMILTON. Sarah and Joe were at Eglin, but when they left there, Cynthia lost touch. If any of you know where these two are now, have them contact Cynthia at the following ad¬ dress: 12611 Thrush Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

SHORT BURSTS: Got abirth announcement from T.L. and Nina JOHNSON. Seems Adam has ababy brother, Sean Luke, born 16 May 88, weighing 6lbs, 4oz. Ihad lunch awhile back with Dave WEST. He got married (3 Jul 88) to agirl he met while he was stationed in Germany as amaintenance officer. Dave is currently here at Wright-Pat going to AFIT in the School of Logistics. Ijust finished up ashort course in pro¬ gram management, and one of the instructors was Jill (RIDER) SHAW. Jill was at Albuquerque working on the Airborne Laser Lab project. When they sent the plane to the museum, Jill moved to Brooks AFB and began teaching in the school. She had alittle girl awhile back, and is a typical proud Mom. Idid hear her make asexist comment about not wanting any boys, though. ..

Things are fine here at Wright-Pat. I’m involved with ahigh-altitude optics platform, and we do agood bit of SDl-related work. Watch Avia¬ tion Leak and Spy Technology for an upcoming special on the ARGUS aircraft —that’s us. Ellen and Iare leaving next week on our honeymoon (finally). We’re planning on New England in the fall. Should be nice. Don’t forget you can leave me electronic mail on either COMPUSERVE (72477,1225) or GEnie (J.RATTI).

’Til next time, be safe. RATMAN.

(Editor’s note: Longer ago than this editor would care to remember, the wife of a1982 graduate made apersonal visit to theAOG offices in Sijan Hall to order asquadron mug for her husband. It took over ayear to get on the squadron’s mug order list and now that the mug has been sit¬ ting on my shelf for perhaps more than two years, Iam hoping that whoever ordered it will give the editor acall at (719) 472-4513/2067. While Ihave lost the name and address of the orderer, the graduate’s name is Bruce and the mug is from Eagle Eight Squadron.)

Leslee (Forsberg) Washer

4590 Winthrop Way

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 282-0516

AV: 259-2575

Percent members; 31

Greetings ’83ers from the Academy. It sure is great to be back in Col¬ orado after too many years in “sunny Dayton”, Ohio, ahot spot of the midwest where the sun never shines. I’m the new kid on the block of class scribes, and inherited this job from Kevin CARRENO. Since my battle with the computer and one lost article, Kevin may get his project back, but for now here goes.

Speaking of Mr. CARRENO, Kevin has moved on to bigger and better employment. He graduated from the Denver University Law School and passed his bar exams in both Colorado and Florida. He is now employed

in Denver with Kelly, Stansfield &O’Donnell Attorney’s at Law. Sounds impressive doesn’t it. Who would have thought the “John Belushi” of the Prep School Class of ’79 would make it so far. Good luck Kevin. Remember, it’s ajungle out there.

Those of us ’83ers back at the ranch, the Academy ranch, that is, are making agood showing. Brad LINDSEY is here via Langley and aBYU master’s to teach computer science. Francis CHUN is teaching physics via Vandenburg and UCLA. Ellen (CRAIG) BERGERON and Keith BERGERON by way of the University of New Mexico are teaching physict and math, respectively. Ellen recently injured her back jumping, but is recovering quickly and doing well. Keith received the Outstanding Math Instructor Award for the 1987-88 academic year. Harry GROSS and his wife Amy are here by way of MIT and Wright-Patterson. Harry is teaching astro and coaching the Women’s JV Volleyball team. He also made the Men’s Air Force Volleyball team last spring. Dave RUFFLEY is teaching history and Pete HOLLAND should be arriving soon from the University of New Hampshire to teach civil engineering.

The T-41 gang are Russ CLINE, Drew WACKER and Mark REINECKE. Mark and his wife recently had their second child, Christine. For aname out of the past, Capt Don MABRY (ex-’83) is here coaching varsity wrestling. He is doing well and enjoying it. Lastly, Iam teaching math at the Prep School, coaching women’s volleyball here and assisting the Cadet Chorale as an OIC. Chris (’82) is working in Plans at HQ Space Command, and aspiring to be an AOC in ayear or so. We also have an addition to our family, Rebecca, who was born in March. Other ’83ers in Colorado Springs are Ken NORTON and Dave and Corry SCHRECK. Ken works at NORAD and Dave at HQ Space Command. They both work the evening shift at the mountain. According to Ken, the only threat he sees is Luis ARAUZ as Ortega’s right-hand man and we should expect to see him in the news or on television any day now. Mark TORRES is also joining the forces at Space Command. He recently mar¬ ried in July and attended SOS enroute from aremote in Thule, Greenland.

Loretta O’BRIEN traveled through Colorado Springs this July on her way to San Antonio and Wichita Falls, TX. She has completed her intern¬ ship at Andrews AFB hospital and is preparing for “flight surgeonship” with training at Brooks and afollow-on to Sheppard. It should be ex¬ citing. She is the first woman flight surgeon to be stationed there in six or seven years. Her doctors-in-crime are infiltrating the Air Force. Lisa (SOMERSON) McCartney and husband Kurt are at Scott AFB. Dr. Lisa just completed her internship and is continuing her residency to specialize in family practice. Dr. Kurt is aflight surgeon. There’s more, but, (and 1apologize Loretta), 1misplaced the info you sent on the other medical people.

Ken TINGMAN had planned avisit to the mountains also, but was sidetracked by an early report date to Kunsan Air Base, Korea, where he is the new chief of operations for the Comm Squad. Get this, he had to go all the way to Korea just to find amaster’s program he was interested in. He attends class Saturdays and Sundays every other weekend and it only takes one year! Another good deal they have in Korea is the O-Club barber shop. No longer are old men cutting hair. Here’s the latest and greatest in Ken’s own words: “I was greeted by three young Korean women wearing matching mini-skirts. 1was immediately whisked to my chair where, since it was my first time, Iwas informed that “1 needed a DELUXE.” They offer body and hand massages, manicures, and much much more.” Ken managed to control himself and confidently replied, “Maybe next time.” What composure!

Talked with Karol WELLING. She just finished PIT and is now at Williams in T-38s, after leaving Travis AFB and Jim HECHTL. Jim is flying C-5s and is getting ready to upgrade to aircraft commander and to train for air refueling those big babies at Altus. Also at Altus is Bebe (CRONIN) O’NEAL and Nora VICK. Bebe is finishing up as an IP and headed for California to meet up with her husband. He is flying at March and she will fly C-141s at Norton. Nora is off to fly C-141s at Travis. Other classmates in the “Willie” crowd include Scott KIMSEY, T-38 flight commander; Dave TYLER, T-38s; Dave and Suzanne YELKEN, T-38s; Phil HAMM, T-37 fl ight commander; Dave SPECHT, T-37s; Drew (Andy) HOWES, T-37s; Linda TELKAMP, student; and Scott TURNER (ex ’83), student.

Heard from PJ and Prisca (HARVEY, ’84) LYNCH. They are doing well since PJ’s accident at Christmas. While water skiing in Miami over the holidays, PJ had half of his backside removed when he fell and the

boat pulling him cut it too close and his attempt to dive down and swim away failed. PJ was flown to ahospital in Miami, where they patched him up as best they could. In January, when he was ready to travel somewhat, PJ took “Medivac Airlines” from Florida to Wright-Patterson. Atrip which by air only takes seven days. (No, this is not atypo. Irepeat, seven days.) During this adventure, PJ looked like alost soul only having apair of jams and asweatshirt to his name. Luckily he did find afew friends along the way. Our class has C-9 pilots stationed at Scott AFB: Mark HOLLAND, Mark MOYER, and Mitch PACKET. Mark Hand his wife Ruthie have anew daughter, Cara. Mark M’s wife Joan is active duty and she is acomputer wizard at HQ MAC. Everything seems to be back to normal in the LYNCH household, that is if it ever really existed. PJ is well after afollow-on operation in June and Prisca is finishing up her master’s at the University of Dayton in aerospace engineering. And yes, they have orders to Eglin, for PJ, the Armament Division and Prisca, the Test or Armament Lab. Needless to say, 1think they’ll find ahome closer to the golf course than the ocean.

Other newsy notes from PJ: Bob ROACH is striving for an easier job than flying with the National Guard in Washington, DC. Wally BLEYL and Mary Beth (KORCHNAK) BLEYL are enjoying Germany. Wally is flying F-16s at Ramstein and Mary Beth EC-130s at Sembach. Mike MEYER is also flying F-16s, but he uses his aircraft for picking birds out of the sky. That’s apretty expensive FOD collector. Jim ROY just left Torrejon, Spain to fly the F-16 as an agressor at Nellis. He is training at Nellis to fly Red Flag at Bentwaters, England. Joining him is Mark MUR¬ PHY, by way of Kunsan, Korea and Spain. (Mark got married in Spain.)

By the way, did any one see Jeff STANFIELD’S photo on the front page of the AF Times'’. If you didn’t, he was posing semi-nude and being examined by adoctor.

News from Bergstrom and South Texas could be from none other than Ray BLUST. At the rate he’s going, he and Julie may spend their AF career in Texas. What aconcept! Moving on, Andy and Jamie LAGRONE are awaiting the arrival of their first child at the end of the year. Andy’s ATC board met in June, so they’re expecting the results from that too. Hopefully, their timing is alittle faster than the baby’s. Doug HIGH was recently awarded the Jerome F. O’Malley Trophy as the top RF-4 (reconnaissance) crew in the US Air Force. This includes RF-4s, TR-ls, SR-71s, etc. Doug will soon be departing Bergstrom for Kadena. Dan LARSEN, Chris BRANTLEY and Ron GRAVES will soon be arriv¬ ing Bergstrom to start RF-4 training, Ron from Laughlin and Dan and Chris from Columbus. Brian SMITH left Bergstrom to become an AT-38 instructor at Holloman. Vince SARONl just finished his master’s at Texas University. He and wife Betsy are on an adventure to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to work on the Peace Shield Program, Long Range Radar, Command, Control and Communication Command Post for two years. 1 hope your tour goes quickly, Vince.

Rob ENGLEHART sent aphoto of the ’83 guys just finishing training at Davis-Monthan. From left are Mark HEDMAN (Suwon), Colin MOF¬ FAT (Bentwaters), Joe WALSH (Myrtle Beach), Evan SMITH (EC-130 at DM), Larry PETER (Bentwaters), Mike EDWARDS (Myrtle Beach), Rob ENGLEHART (Bentwaters), Bob LALA (Eilson), Craig EIDMAN (Eielson), and not pictured, Terry FEATHERSTON (Myrtle Beach).

JRob and wife Edith had their second daughter, Alyssa, in May. Since they are off to England, they are offering an open invitation that anyone in the class of ’83 is welcome to crash at their place. Please make your reservations 30 days in advance. Craig has anew wife, Maura. They have been married since January. Can you believe anyone could settle down with “Ace”? Bob and Angie had ason in October of ’87 and Michael is a bruiser —like father like son. Rumor has it that Pete MOE, on his way from Shaw to fly F-I6s at MacDill, is engaged. No one really knows for

sure. Mark AMIDON, F-15 at Hollomon, was married in June to Dawn. Paul MADSEN, formerly at DM, now on his way to an F-16 at McDill, was injured at the AF rugby tournament at Wright-Patterson. Because of aruptured kidney, Paul is on medical hold at Holloman. Ben HULSEY and wife Connie are at Grissom where he is aKC-135 nav. Arron BOWEN who is aKC-135 driver at Eielson was also married last year.

Just to continue on the wedding scene and not to be left out, Chris WIEDENHOEFT sent his wedding picture from ayear ago October. Congratulations Chris and Ruth! Pictured from left are Tom SANDERS (’80), Pam McGINTY (’81), Ruth (the blushing bride), “WIEDS” himself, Ann GETTELMAN (the soloist), Tom VANKLEEF (’84-sabre bearer) and not pictured. Jay MOODY. Chris and Ruth are presently residing at Edwards AFB, CA.

LIAnd now for the news flash: We interrupt this article to let you know that President Reagan has announced that Charles P. GARCIA, of Panama, has been awarded aWhite House Fellowship in recognition of his leadership, professional and intellectual achievements, and dedication to his community. (See article in the last magazine on page 13.) Congrats Charlie.

Another update on amore serious note is the condition of John GIRALDI. John was hit by acar while jogging at night on 9June. He severely injured and has been in acoma ever since. He has been moved from acivilian hospital in Fort Walton Beach to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. His family and friends spend countless hours with him, talking and praying, which is the best stimula¬ tion and treatment for coma patients. So, if anyone would like to write, send acassette tape, or visit John, please let his family know. Their ad¬ dress is in care of Frank Giraldi, 3Phoenix Drive, Mendham, New Jersey 07945. Aspecial thanks to Robert GREGOR for sending this informa¬ tion.

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On the lighter side, Robert and Ralinda (BOZELLl ’82), GREGOR are doing well. They just bought ahouse in Fort Walton Beach hoping to be stationed together. Ralinda has almost completed her master’s at AFIT in

Robert and Ralinda Gregor on their fifth wedding anniversary, June 11, 1988.

logistics management with afollow-on assignment at Hurlburt Field to continue her MX career. Robert and friend, Dave PHILLIPS, are flying the Combat Talon, which they consider agreat airplane with an equally exciting mission.

Before Iclose, Ray BLUST will be writing the next article. His letter has to be in by 20 Dec 88, so if you have any good info, please send it to 10304 Bilbrook Place, Austin, TX 78748. His home phone is (512) 282-8639 and AV: 385-2707.

Just to add afew whereabouts, Mike and Tina FINLEY are currently at Columbus looking forward to leaving for Bentwaters. Steve KNOBLOCK is atanker aircraft commander at Beale and he and Melanie have two children. Leigh HINKLE, F-15 at Elmendorf; Mark HESSION, F-16 at Luke; Rick CARRIER, F-4 at George; John FARESE, B-52 at Mather; Jeff HINKLE, F-16 at Luke; Tim DUFFY, F-15 at Bitburg; Diana (BAUERSCHMIDT) DUFFY and Pat DUFFY (’80), Holloman; Brian BISHOP, F-16 at Luke; Stu NICHOLS, F-15 at Bitburg; Dave LAWLOR, RC-135 at Eielson, and B.B. DUNN, A-10 at Myrtle Beach.

The getting-out-and-about crowd includes Ms Dawn BIZUB, Mr Kris JAMSA, Ms Beth ARVIN and Ms Patty MARTINEZ. Beth is getting out in March. Meanwhile, she is still at Diaz. Patty will be out in November with marriage plans for 10 Jun ’89 to Steve, an AFIT student enroute to March. Kris is living in Las Vegas and working out of his home writing computer textbooks for McGraw-Hill. He was also invited to try out for the Olympic team handball team.

Until next time, good luck and God speed.

Mike Goldfein

126 Garden Crest Circle

Del Rio, TX 78840

Home: (512) 774-3959

AV: 732-5698

Percent members; 27

(Editor’s note: fVe did not receive an input this issue from Mike so send him aletter or give him acall before his next deadline, which will be Dec. 15.)

Scott Vipond

3314 Willow Street, SW

Tacoma, WA 98439

Home (206) 581-3017

AV: 976-5521

Percent members: 25

Hello from Washington! Jim MIRABELLA was unable to write this article as planned, so I’m stepping in with the information Icould come up with. Fortunately afew of you sent me letters, otherwise you’d just be hearing of who I’ve run into while flying around in MAC.

First of all, Ireceived word that Jim DOOLEY was killed in a helicopter crash out in California. Jim was an OV-10 FAC at George AFB, CA. In the picture below Jim (3rd from left) was partying it up in typical Dooley fashion with some fellow ’85ers while TDY in USAFE. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family and friends.

The picture was sent in by Ed NAGLER who’s at Hahn flying F-16s. Pictured from left are Ed NAGLER, Jerry MASON (cost analysis at Rhein Main), Jim DOOLEY, Tony MATTERA (intel at USAFE Head¬ quarters), Wayne MILLER (formerly C-130s at Dyess, now C-23s at Zweibrucken) and Stan COLGATE (F-16s at Ramstein). Other ’85ers in Europe, but not at the party, include Rob DOOLEY (F-16s at Ramstein) and Mark ALTOBELLI (F-16s at Spangdahlem). Biff MOTT, Ron BABSKI and Tom WOODEN are flying Eagles at Bitburg. Mike SOWELL is down at Zweibrucken flying RF-4s and no, he was not the one shot down by the F-14.

Unfortunately for ’85 we lost another good man on 31 March 1988. Tom DOYLE was killed in an accident near Forst, Germany. He was the only other ’85er at Hahn with Ed. In Tom’s short career as afighter pilot he had already been credited with saving one jet at MacDill and one jet at Hahn. This time he didn’t make it. Here’s atoast. ..

As mentioned earlier Rob DOOLEY is at Ramstein flying F-16s. Rob dropped me aletter to help keep everyone alittle more in touch. Rob has been married for ayear now to anurse (Jennifer). The Ramstein Air Show disaster almost took out acouple of ’85 grads. Stan COLGATE and Rob were 50-100 feet from where the jet crashed into the crowd.

Other news from Rob: Matt LYNDE and Joe SEPESSY were in Europe TDY from Moody fl ying F-16s. Marilyn GARCIA is fl ying EC-130s —jamming all the radios in Germany. Dan JOHNSON is flying F-16s out of Torrejon, trying to dodge trouble when he isn’t flying or hosting bashes at his house. Dave TAN is flying A-lOs at Alconbury now. Phil BEAUDOIN is driving the hog at Woodbridge or Bentwaters. Matt “Tweety” BYRD is also flying the hog. Matt has been married for awhile and is stationed down in Louisiana. He and his wife, Leah, are expecting achild any day. Jim MECKOU has it rough, flying the F-15 out of Eglin. Marcus COOPER and his wife, Rhonda, are stationed down at Homestead. He’s flying the F-16. Kevin CAVANAUGH and his wife, Mimi, are expecting ababy soon. Kevin is in communications at Holloman. Jim DOTY and his wife. Barb, just had ababy. He’s flying F-15s at Holloman. Chris PELOZA (P-loads) just got married. Latest word is that Chris is flying F-16s out of Kunsan and is probably getting a stateside assignment soon.

Last Iheard. Price OSTEEN was navigating the F-lllE out of Upper Heyford. Mike “Digger” WELLS received an assignment out of the C-130 world. Where? You guessed it —Upper Heyford! Now that’s scary. No, not that Mike is going to be flying F-llls, but because Mike could be flying partners with Price OSTEEN. Mike leaves for Holloman in December. By next summer, Mike should have long since forgotten about his Japanese “Bongo” van and know the ins and outs of traveling Europe. ’85 grads have taken over the H-3 helicopter squadron at Osan. Tim HEALY, Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Tommy HERNDON, and Dick FISH are all enjoying life in the land of “kim-chee” and the Olympics. Nell BILLINGS was transferred from Homestead to Vandenburg flying the UH-IN Huey. Reggie GILYARD PCSed from Norton and has since gone through SOS and is now working on his master’s at AFIT.

Brad JONES competed in the Air Force Invitational skiing races last winter. Brad won the gold in the Super-G, however, in alater race he took afall and broke his ankle. Brad has since recovered and is going through PIT at Randolph. He’s going to be aT-37 IP at Reese, after acouple of years of flying the C-141 at McGuire. EJ FAYAN and Steve RAFFERTY are still flying C-141s out of McGuire. Iran into both of them at Rhein Main. They were flying missions into the Soviet Union in support of the INF Treaty.

Back here at McChord, Jim and Janine SPAULDING are enjoying their baby, Taylor John, who was born 1Aug. Mike CANING married Kathy May 22 Oct down in Arizona.

That’s about all the news Ihave. Thank you to Ed NAGLER, Rob DOOLEY, and Nell BILLINGS for sending in letters. Take care. Scott.

Gary L. Burg 1712 S. Abilene Ave.

Portales, NM 88130

Home: (505) 356-4925

AV: 681-4158

Percent members: 24

(Editor’s note: Our call for writers of the Class of 1986 column has pro¬ duced numerous telephone calls and four letters from volunteers. For the time being, we will go with Gary Burg whose address and phone numbers appear above. Gary was the sports editor for the Polaris yearbook from 1983-86 and has kept up with numerous classmates. Mark Medvec of9000 W. Wilderness Way, Apt. 215, Shreveport, LA 71106, also volunteered

and sent in some other news of classmates. Cathy Patton of 13567 SW Terrace, Miami, FL 33033, also sent in some news. Finally, Evan Thomas, PSC Box 2171, APO New York 09109, also wrote volunteering to write the article. We thank alt of the folks for their individual efforts. Please send in your class news for the February magazine to Gary Burg by December 10.)

Gary BURG here. There have been several changes over the last year throughout our class. Our status in the “Corps” has increased anotch and most of us are settled into our specialized profession. Irecently mar¬ ried aCalifornia native —Carrie. 1met her while attending navigator training at Mather AFB. Dave TUCK was my best man and is doing well as an IP in T-38s at Williams AFB. He is married to an Arizona native, Tracy, and has arecent addition to his family —aboy. Dean NIFAKOS was agroomsmmn at the wedding and is working in the Boston area. Dean is stationed out of Hanscom AFB and is doing great. He recently had a vacation to Europe, mainly Greece, and used those vacation days to max benefit. Igor BEAUFILS also was agroomsman. He is stationed at Kirtland AFB and works in systems acquisitions. Beau says he enjoys his job and is getting into rugby on his off time.

Isaw Bobby FERRARO in Albuquerque in August and he is doing well. He is also stationed at Kirtland. Bobby is working in engineering and is working on breaking the record for most road trips to Colorado Springs. Iran into George ZANIEWSKI while passing through Luke AFB the end of July. He is stationed at Shaw AFB as amaintenance of¬ ficer for the F-16 and looked great. During my PCS to Cannon AFB I also saw Damon MAC DOUGAL at Holloman AFB. Todd WESTHAUSER is flying B-52s at Carswell AFB and was married this summer to his Colorado Springs sweetheart, Karen. There are at least three F-111 WSOs in our class: Mike PANARESI, Jeff HENRY and myself. Mike and Iare currently at Cannon AFB and Jeff is in England. The funny thing is that we’re all prenavs. There are quite afew IPs that I know of. Matt RATHSACK is aT-37 IP at Vance. Glen MOORE and Stephen TREMAIN are T-38 IPs at Columbus. Peter YORK is aT-38 IP at Williams. Ialso saw Hugh SAINT last winter and he is flying KC-135s somewhere in the Southeast. Jim SHOFF is flying choppers at Minot AFB. Let me know what you’re up to with any photos and I’ll try to make sure it gets in the next publication. Remember “’86 Sticks” together even after graduation.

Hi sports fans! Greetings from Mark Medvec and Cajun Country! The folks here at Barksdale AFB send our best. Inoticed that we haven’t had an article in the class notes for awhile, so acouple of us ’86ers decided to remedy that situation. The whereabouts of one Jim BONN are still unknown; he’s probably somewhere in alounge that’s always open! Special thanks to Paul and Kate (SCHAEFLERN) BENSON, Mark CANTRELL, Scott LADNER and Rickey RODGERS for helping me put this together.

We haven’t heard much from the old crew, but 1did talk to Rob SCHRINK last week. He’s flying EC-135s at Offutt (the Looking Glass) but he said that he hopes one day to be areal man and fly the B-52. .. good luck! And speaking of happenings in Omaha, John AUGUSTINE and Janet KISNER were to be married in Omaha on Oct. 8. Congratula¬ tions!

The word from Del Rio is ahappy one, although Del Rio was devasted by arash of tornadoes from hurricane Gilbert. John OATES, who by the way is now adaddy, was telling us that atornado touched down just afew blocks from Barb SPENDER’S house in Del Rio. Luckily, hurt. It seems that Texas took abeating from the storm. Hope all is well with those of us in the Lone Star state.

August was agood month for Mike and Jane DAVIS, who are now proud parents of alittle quarterback. Also, Mike and Janet (HENSON) POLENCKSY recently had abeautiful baby girl. Welcome to the world of parenthood!

Joe BLEWITT and Dwight ROBERTSON are digging the swingin’ single life at Willy. They built ahouse in East Mesa complete with billiard table and hot tub. Now you know where to stay when you’re in Phoenix! Another IP at Willy, Smilin’ Randy GIBB, recently got married on May 28 (familiar date, eh?). Another wedding which came into being at Willy was Bob and Juli (DAHNKE) MANSFIELD. Bob’s now flying F-16s at Moody while Jules is flying KC-135s out of Robins. Out Vance way, Bastille Day was special to Mike COX, who was married to awonderful lady. Way to go!

1ran into Chuck GERSTENECKER at, of all places, the AnheuserBusch Brewery in St. Louis. He told me that Kirk BERGGREN just got hitched. Kirk’s trying to stay warm at Ellsworth. Dennis MALFER, who’s at George AFB flying F-4s, made asurprise visit at the wedding. Chuck also told me that he just got engaged. He’s ahappy camper.

Well, that just about does it. Word travels slow around here, so please feel free to phone or write. If you’re ever at Barksdale give us acall! Y’all take it easy and God bless ya!

(Editor’s note: Kathy Patton sent the following input from Miami,

FL.)

For the third year in arow Tom BARTH earned the title of the Air Force’s Number 1men’s tennis player. After winning the Air Force tour¬ nament, he went on to compete in the Armed Forces Tennis Champion¬ ships where Tom finished second to the Army’s top seed in singles and Tom and his partner finished second to the Navy in doubles. Tom’s daily job when his is not TDY playing tennis is the deputy public affairs officer at Homestead Air Force Base. (His boss is Maj. Margaret Stanek; anyone from CS-23 remember her?)

Tom, Linda SECOR (a radar controller for the 726 TCS), Jim REYNOLDS (flying F-16s with the 307 TFS), and Iall spent alittle time working together this summer sponsoring cadets for Operation Air Force. The program’s not quite as much fun from this side.

In the October issue of TAC’s safety magazine, the TAC Attack, there was an article about John SEPANSKl. During F-16 RTU at MacDill Air Force Base, John had an inflight emergency. On approach he lowered the gear handle but all gear doors remained closed. After ago-around he pull¬ ed the alternate gear release handle, but the nose gear still stayed up. With only 500 pounds of fuel left, John landed and eased the nose down until the nose gear door and the centerline tank contacted the runway. After skidding to astop the tank burst into flames but John egressed safely. For his actions John received the TAC Aircrew of Distinction Award.

Glenn Strebe

7705 Stampede Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 531-0122

AV: 692-7978

Percent members: 34

I’m sure you have all heard the saying “time flies when you’re having fun!” Ayear ago, you probably questioned whether you would finish UPT or become adesk jockey. Now that is all behind you and you can start areal life in the “Real Air Force.” Iwould just like to congratulate all of you who survived UPT and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Ireceived afew letters from some of you out in the field and I expect to see agreat many more in the near future. Please remember Iam writing this in September and my next deadline is the middle of December. Therefore, if you drop me aline today or tomorrow, Imight be able to get it in the Spring 1989 issue. So please write!

Going across the Paci fi c Ocean, Iheard from Tom KAUTH and his wife Dona. They have been over at Clark for about ayear and he is doing the thing he least wanted to while at the zoo. He is an aircraft maintenance officer. He said he missed sunny Chanute dearly! Afew other grads who were in the class behind him were Miles “Smiley Yukon” DAHLBY, Chuck CUNNINGHAM, Brent POLGLASE, Mark SCHAFER, Nate “still wish Iwas Honor Guard” LYDEN and Daws OSLAND. Bill KIAFOULIS is an information system officer in the lower 2-degree Impoundment lot (alias McConnell AFB, Kans.). Iguess he was tired of seeing the mountains and opted to see nothing at all. Steve “stum¬ py, Ihave ahugehead” WALTERS is at Willy with his bride, Mary. Mark “X” LUCHS is at L.A. Air Station where he promotes gang violence during his off-duty hours. Tom also mentioned abig thing at Clark is scuba. Iguess that’s how he drowns his sorrow of being a maintenance of fi cer.

Moe, Larry, and Curly go to the moon!

Coming back stateside, Ireceived aletter from Bret CRENWELGE and Isis SCHWARZ at Reese. 1compiled both of their letters and here are some assignments from Lubbock, TX. 88-06: Ron KETO, KC-135, Maistrom; Chuck STEEVES, C-130, Dyess; Rob FIDDLER, F-III, Up¬ per Heyford; Kim NORTHROP, KC-135, K1 Sawyer; Tom VICHOL, T-37, Reese; Dean STEELE, C-141, McGuire: Greg McCOOL, C-21, Norton; and Rick CROUCH, KC-135, Barksdale. Also, Gary COOPER, F-16, MacDill; Steve CLAPP, F-16, MacDill; Walt STRADER, KC-135, Loring; Rob PHILLIPS, C-141, Norton; Dennis STEELE, KC-135, Wurtsmith; Tom MARKLAND, T-38, Reese; Eric OISTAD, C-9, Rhein Main; Rich DENTON, T-38, Reese; Ken McMANAMY C-141, Charleston; and J.J. ANDERSON, KC-10, Seymour Johnson. Also, Sean KAVANAUGH, A-10, Suwon; Teri TRAVIS, C-12, Andrews; Chuck CUIZIO, C-21, Eglin; Roger FORSYTHE, B-52, KI Sawyer; Mark DUMOLT, T-37, Reese; Dave KRAL, C-141, Charleston; Kent BORCHELT, T-37, Reese; Marty MORRISON, C-141, Charleston; Dan HAWKINS, A-10, Eielson; and Jim CONNELLY, KC-10, Barksdale.

From Reese 88-07: Lew BRUNDIDGE, C-130, Little Rock; David CONNER, C-141, Travis; Ed CONROY, C-21, Wright-Pat; Bret CRENWELGE, C-130, Dyess; Mike FRISKE, KC-135, KI Sawyer; Melissa (STIMAC) McDONALD, T-37, Reese; and Dan McMACKIN, F-16, Luke. Also, Billy MENGERS, B-52, Ira Eaker; Mary PONKO, KC-135, Grissom; Bob ROWE, T-38; Reese; Pete STAVROS, F-15, Langley; Tim SWETERLITSCH, F-15, Holloman; Jay TUNG, KC-135, Minot; and Linda (OLLIG) WARREN, C-9, Scott.

Reese 88-07/Sect II: Jeff CROW, KC-135, Ellsworth; Mike HAFER, C-130, Pope; Doug HAMMEN, B-52, Griffiss; Mike HANSON, C-141, Norton; Ed KALER, F-111, Upper Heyford; Alan LAURSEN, B-52, KI Sawyer; Mark MARYAK, B-52, Mather; Eileen McKEON, C-21, Ran¬ dolph; Steve MOFFETT, EC-135, Ellsworth; Isie SCHWARZ, EC-130, Sembach; Tom SCULLY, T-38, Reese; and Todd WHITE T-38, Reese.

Reese 88-08: Dave STAMOS, KC-135, Minot; Mike TOLIVER, EC-135, Grissom; Mike CARR, T-38, Reese; Carl CARHUFF, F-15, Kadena; Margaret DUFFY, T-37, Reese; Phil GUY, F-16, Luke; Marty NELSON, KC-135, Plattsburg; Pat SCHUTZ, C-21, Peterson; Will WEBBER, B-52, KI Sawyer; and Steve HALVERSON T-37, Reese. Also, James HATHAWAY, KC-135, McConnell; Tom MANION, F-16, Luke; Karl HJERPE, KC-135, Pease; Lee HEIRONIMUS, A-10, Myrtle Beach; Ken OLSEN, C-141, Travis; John PEGG, T-38, Reese; Mike PSAROMATIS, T-38, Reese; Bill SHEDD, KC-135, Ellsworth; Mike LOWRY, C-12, Andrews; Matt SMITH, C-130, Pope; Tom TRAN, AC-130, Hurlburt; D.J. ANDERSON, C-21, McClellan; Blenus GREEN, B-52, Barksdale; and Sean MURPHY F-15, Bitburg.

Mark

901 S. Country Club Drive #1067

Mesa, AZ 85210-3548

Home: (602) 969-3373

AV: 474-6972

Percent members: 32

Mail from the summer is slowly filtering in. Ijust received anote and photo from Jim KISCH showing that he, Ed SAULEY and Mark KIRCHHOEFER survived their trip up Mt. Fuji during their leave after graduation. Any more stories or photos from over the summer?

From

Here at Willy, Class 89-12 had its first T-37 solo in the person of George ARCE-LARRETTA. While his flight was asuccess, his attempt to make it back to the flight room without visiting the solo dunk tank wasn’t. He talked his crew chief into driving him from the flightline to a side entrance of the building. From there he ran to the flight room hoping to catch us by surprise. He would have made it but for the fact that he was tackled by about 10 of us less than three feet from the door. On the way into the tank. Cam TORRENS got dragged in too, much to his dismay. The moral of the story: Don’t stand too close to the tank.

Remember my next deadline is December 15 so send me something soon!

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In the above photo we find that UPT at Reese can’t be all that tough! I guess you get some time off. From right are Whitney KALER, Betsy LOCKORO, Mike HANSON, Isis

Mike

Iwould like to thank all of the people who sent me this month’s infor¬ mation. 1hope Ireceive alot more in the near future. By now, snow should be falling in some of the places that you are stationed and my wife Terri and Iwould like to wish all of you avery Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Make sure you celebrate! Think of ’88 who is going back to UPT to work hard. See ya in the spring for the rest of the story.

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left are Jim Kisch, Ed Sauley and Mark Kirchhoefer after their Mt. Fuji climb.

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