Checkpoints December 1989

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Annual Corporate Report Membership, Services Continue Growth

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

GENERAL—During fiscal year 1989 (1 Ju¬ ly 1988-30 June 1989) the Association of Graduates (AOG) continued its emphasis on expansion of member services and fund¬ raising for the headquarters/alumni house. Great progress, as reflected below, is being made in both areas.

The graduate membership elected 15 new members to serve on the board of directors. The board elected Eric M. Thorson, ’67, to serve as president from 1July 1989 through 30 June 1991. An article on our new presi¬ dent/chairman of the board can be found elsewhere in this issue.

MEMBERSHIP—Life membership figures continued to increase. Some 275 members of the Class of 1989 took advantage of the life membership at graduation program and 63 other graduates also became life members. Annual graduate and associate membership in¬ creases brought total membership (all categories, including cadet members) to 12,247 as of 30 June 1989. Our new vice presi¬ dent, services (see Staff Personnel) has embarked upon several membership initiatives

which hold promise for increasing both an¬ nual and life membership participation. Con¬ tinuing emphasis on the life membership at graduation payroll deduction program has resulted in asemiannual cadet newsletter, the appiointment of cadet squadron AOG represen¬ tatives and significant new procedures which will permit the AOG to reach cadet appointees and their parents well in advance of actual ar¬ rival at the Academy.

FINANCES—The annual report is provid¬ ed elsewhere in this issue of Checkpoints. Total assets increased by 21 percent to nearly $4 million. Life membership funds growth ac¬ counted for $367.5 thousand of the total $678.8 thousand ncrease. The General Fund and Building Fund also recorded significant increases.

STAFF PERSONNEL—No staff changes occurred in FY 89, however, asearch was in¬ itiated to fill anew position: vice president, services. The process resulted in the hiring of Col. (Ret) Jock C. H. Schwank, ’60, who assumed his new responsibilities on 1July 1989.

PUBLICATIONS-C/tecfc/7oi/jtt and the Register of Graduates enjoyed dramatic in¬ creases in advertising during FY 89. While some members might argue the need for any advertising, it’s clear that it serves anumber of purposes—increased awareness of and sup¬ port for the association and the Academy, in¬ come which helps offset the expenses of publication and permits expansion of services without an accompanying increase in dues, andofferingsofgo^sandservicesofinterest to members.

Arecent policy change will delete the an¬ nual mailing of the biographical data form. In¬ stead, the form will only be sent every fifth year, immediately preceding publication of the expanded Register. As the 1989 Agister will be an expanded version, the next biographical data form will be mailed in 1994. In the in¬ terim, members may update via mailback cards published in Checkpoints and non¬ members by letter or phone.

Members with APO/FPO addresses are reminded that for an additional $10 payment,

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We have audited the balance sheet of The Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy (a non profit corporation) as of 30 June 1989, the related statements of activity and cash fl ows for the year then ended. These statements are the responsibility of the Association's

responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based our audit.

An audit includes examining, on atest basis, evidence An audit signi

nancial We believe that our audit provides

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, supporting the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial statements, also includes assessing the accounting principles used and estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall statement presentation, for our opinion.

In our opinion, the fi nancial statements referred to above present fairly, all material respects, the fi nancial position of The Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy as of 30 June 1989, its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, generally accepted accounting principles applied on abasis that of the preceding year.

Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as awhole. The additional information on pages 12 through 20 Is presented for the purposes of additional analysis and is not arequired part of the basic fi nancial statements, auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic fi nancial statements taken as awhole.

Checkpoints and the Register will be mailed first class, thereby assuring more timely delivery. Those with overseas addresses not accessed by APO/FPO delivery may contact the AOG for their foreign country first-class rates.

MERCHANDISING-Due to dif fi culties between the Hitchcock chair manufacturers and their vendor, the AOG terminated its marketing of the Hitchcock line. Anew manufacturer, Boone Industries, Inc., and distributor, Sirrica, Ltd., have been selected and amail offering sent to members in the fall of 1989. License plate frames have caught on well with graduates, and neckties and sport caps continue to be in great demand. The staff is evaluating an exclusive clothing line for marketing via catalogue. In addition, distinc¬ tive orion/wool sweaters for both adults and children will be marketed in the near future.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY (AFA)

FUND-The 1988-89 AFA Fund totaled some $138,000 in contributions, far below the $175,000 goal. Included were $13,600 in restricted contributions, $6,000 of which was designated for the Cadet Leadership Enrich¬ ment Seminar Endowment (CLES) and $6,400 for the Graudate Dependent Scholarship En¬ dowment. The goal for the 1989-90 AFA Fund is $200,000—a dramatic increase in contribu¬ tions will be required if the association is to increase our support of the “extra margin of excellence.” Programs funded from unrestricted contributions during FY ’89 in¬ cluded cadet squadron facilities upgrade, cadet club sports, CLES, SERE training displays, How-to-Study Facility upgrade, and the NEXUS conference.

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BUILDING

FUND-Some 2,300 graduates have responded with contributions to the Building Fund. The $1 million target for contributions by alumni alone has yet to be reached, although some $560,000 has been pledged or contributed by only 10 percent of the total graduate population. Corporate, foun¬ dation and trust support has been generous but can be improved upon if the necessary graduate support is revealed. Graduates are asked to encourage the remaining 90 percent of their fellow alumni to support their associa¬ tion in this effort. Stand by for major an¬ nouncements in the near future!

RESTRICTED/ENDOWMENT

FUNDS—In addition to the AFA Fund, the AOG Endowment Fund and the Building Fund, the AOG now manages some 20 restricted and endowment funds on behalf of the Academy and alumni. The Graduate Dependent Scholarship Fund was added to the list in FY 89. Contributions to this fund have reached $60 thousand, and initial scholarships will be awarded in calendar year 1990.

CHAPTERS—Twenty chapters exist for fellowship and to support the Academy and the association. The AOG is attempting to include chapters more formally in such areas as AFA

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Earnings on these funds are recognized as current

OF SIGNFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

To ensure observance of any limitations or restrictions placed on the use of resources available to the Association, Association are maintained in accordance with the 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 financial statements, funds that have similar characteristics have been combined into fund groups. Accordingly, all financial transactions are reported by fund group.

Depreciation of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment is recorded using straight-line and accelerated methods over estimated useful lives of fi ve to ten years.

the fi nancial records of the principles of fund

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A. The assets, liabilities and fund balances are reported in the following fund groups:

1. Operating funds include unrestricted and restricted resources available for support of the organization's operations,

a. Unrestricted Fund -The Unrestricted Fund contains those accounts used in the current operations of the Association. Unrestricted revenue is available to meet any Association expenditures,

b. Restricted Funds -The Restricted Fund accounts for those contributions restricted by the donor, grantor, or other outside party for aparticular current operating purpose. Revenue in these funds is deemed to be earned when the Association has incurred expenditures in compliance with speci fi c restrictions. Amounts received but not yet earned are reported as additions to restricted deferred Included in this fund are restricted earnings on endowment funds.

Inventory is valued at lower of cost ( fi rst in, fi rst out) or market.

The costs of providing the various programs and other activities have been summarized on afunctional basis in the Statement of Activity.

Accordingly, certain operating expenses have been allocated based on management's estimation.

The Association is anon pro fi t corporation and is exempt under

Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, from federal and state income tax on any net income earned in furtherance of its exempt purpose.

NOTE 2-INVESTMENTS:

Current Unrestrict- Restricted Membership Equipment ed Fund Current Building &Endowment i Similar Funds Life Fund Fund Fund revenue. Common &Preferred Stock -Market Value $88,800 $ 8,071 $ $178,156 $ 7,925 $114,449

Corporate BondsMarket Value $1,060,000 11,345 684,660 358,650 are Government BondsMarket Value $65,000 9,585 82,206 44,344 Mutual FundsMarket Value $633,000 8,389 $—zrm 71,585 ●97^ ●$'1~:^~6,'6'07 T 141,182 77^ $658.625 I

a. Original Life Membership Fund -This fund accounts for all monies receiveo from life membership fees through 30 June 1984. The Board of Directors has directed that these funds be invested and that the income from such investments available to pay current operating expenses. 1984, pay current operating expenses, may be transferred to the General Fund as required to offset expenses for consulting services, equipment acquisitions, and additional personnel.

b. Life Membership Fund «2 -This fund accounts for all monies received from life membership fees after 30 June 1984, each year this fund will transfer monies to the general The amount of the transfer, which is included in dues revenue of the unrestricted fund, will equal the number of life membership #2 members times the annual dues during the preceding year,

will occur in the interim.

NOTE 3-NOTE PAYABLE -BANK:

The note payable represents borrowings against a$50,000 line of credit with interest at 12%. The note is due in full on 19 January 1990.

Earnings after 30 June 1984 to NOTE 4-CHANGES IN DEFERRED REVENUE: Deferred Restricted Revenue: Current Restricted Building &Equipment Balance at 30 June 1988 $629,797 $ 63,866 Once fund. Additions: Contributions Earnings 225,846 261,892 TTlT7';53'5' 278,417 14.227 ●3^6~;'510 Deductions: Expenditures Transfers 393,102 35,044 428,146 r'689,389 49,692 497^ $306,818 Balance at 30 June 1989

Monies received from cadet payroll deductions are fully refundable to the cadets until the time of their graduation,

Once

each year fund will transfer monies to the General Fund equal to the number of corporate life members times the annual dues during the preceding year.

3. Building and Equipment Fund -The Building and Equipment Fund contains the Association's net investment in fi xed assets, addition, any gifts received with donor placed

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Epic Poem Describes Jinxed B-24 Ploesti Mission

ABook Review of: Those Brave Crews by Ray Ward Bend, Oregon: Maverick Publications, 1989, 166 pp., $15.95

On Aug. 1, 1943, five groups of American B-24 Liberators lifted off from airfields around Benghazi, Libya. Their destination was the huge oil refining complex at Ploesti, Rumania. Code-named “Tidal Wave,” this raid was design¬ ed to take the Axis defenders by surprise and strike adecisive blow against Nazi Germany’s oil supply. The young men on board those Liberators knew of Ploesti’s importance to Hitler’s war machine; they also knew that many of them might not come back. Sadly, the mission was dogged by misfortune from the very begin¬ ning. Undaunted by astring of unfortunate events, the valiant men of Tidal Wave pressed on to their target and atrip through hell.

Numerous accounts exist of this most femous of some 25 raids on Ploesti. However, Ray Ward’s Those Brave Crews has broken new ground in the historical literature on strategic bombing in World War II. Ward’s book is indeed awonderful literary achievement, an epic poem that recreates the hope, the terror, and the valor that characterized that fateful mission. The most difficult task facing a writer is that of conveying to the reader arealistic sense of the nature of his topic. Ward’s poem, unprecedented in the literature of this era, has fulfilled that task magnificently. His words weave atapestry of conflicting feelings and emo¬ tions: laughter, pride, fear, sorrow. But above all. Ward’s tale is one of tare bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. His chosen medium, epic poetry, sets his account above all others through its ability to transport the reader back to those death-filled skies above the Nazi puppet of Rumania.

Those Brave Crews, moreover, is indeed avaluable reference on strategic air power. Ward documents the arrival in Egypt of the first handful of B-24s under Col. Harry Halverson in the summer of 1942. Originally destined for China, the “Halpro Detachment” was employed instead against Ploesti, mounting a small raid in lune 1942. The author then takes the reader on agripping ride through the first day of August 1943. Yet Ward’s epic encompasses far more than Ploesti. Woven into his epic, itself entitled Tidal Wave, are references to great moments in the history of air power such as Billy Mitchell’s bombing tests and the introduction of warplanes during the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-12.

Ward is able to integrate these strands of history from outside his main sub¬ ject without disturbing the flow of his epic by providing marginal notes which explain to the reader the importance of the people or event to which his verse refers. Thus, the reader who is not familiar with the subject of airpower or the raids on Ploesti is able to appreciate both the beauty of the author’s poetry while maintaining factual and historical reference points.

Despite the somber nature of its subject. Tidal Wave also provides some moments of humor, albeit, perhaps, dark humor. At one point. Ward describes the misery many crew members experienced due to dysentery contracted in North Africa. Despite their affliction, these men reported for duty. “They could not, would not selves excuse/They knew what waited up ahead/And found their strength in duty’s call/As Tarfu crewmen summed it, neat/‘Put your faith in pot¬ ted seat/And pray ten men at once don’t meet’.” Ward then explains in amarginal note that the “cruelest blow” to the crew of Tarfu was the “destruction of their portable commode by flak while over the target.”

Apart from such asides, the author creates asense of excitement and of im¬ pending crisis as he describes the gathering of aircraft and their approach to Ploesti. The Germans were not to be caught with their pants down on this raid. Allied intelligence, according to Edward Jablonski in his multi-volume history Air War. believed that Ploesti would be defended largely by war-weary Ruma¬ nian forces. In fact, Ploesti was ringed by 40 batteries of heavy “88s” plus hun¬ dreds of lighter weapons manned by veteran Luftwaffe crews. The men of Tidal Wave would also face, in the immediate area of the target, three groups of ME-109s and one of ME-llOs.

Through hauntingly beautiful verse, ward prepares the reader for imminent disaster. Wingo Wango, lead ship in the attack, inexplicably crashed into the waters of the Mediterranean. “The scene shook viewers to the core/Gone was the crew, all gone, all dead!/Gone mission ship for the course ahead!” Brewery Wagon, with young Lt. William Wright aboard as navigator, took the lead. Breaking up in the clouds over the Balkans, the five groups of Tidal Wave separated into two formations. Due to the enforcement of radio silence, the groups would not see one another again until the confusion of the aerial melee over

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Fund utilization, support of Operation Air Force and the CONUS Field Trip and nomina¬ tions for Graduate Dependent Scholarships. The vice president, services, will be the con¬ tinuing point of contact on the AOG staff for chapter relations and support.

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Ploesti. The rest of the story is well known: doubting the young Wright’s abilities and mistaking one small town for the one which marked the turning point, the command ship, with Brig. Gen. Uzal Ent onboard, turned one valley too soon and headed for the Rumanian capital of Bucharest instead of Ploesti. Upon nearing the city, Ent and his three groups (two, the 44th and 98th flew as briefed) cor¬ rected their course and felt the teeth of the now-alert German defenses.

Ward describes the scene over Ploesti with terrifying reality. When it was all over, he tells us. Tidal Wave lost 59 of its 165 aircraft and 681 men of 1,726 were killed, wounded, missing, or captured. Five Medals of Honor were awarded for the mission, three posthumously. This was the highest number of such distinc¬ tions for any single air action of the war. Oddly enough, Tidal Wave suffered 40 percent casualties while reducing the capacity of the complex at Ploesti by an identical amount.

Those Brave Crews is lavishly illustrated with dozens of photographs and diagrams. The author provides both introductory and concluding passages that present the reader with asuccinct account of the battle. The book also contains abibliography, something one would not generally expect with an epic poem.

Ray Ward is himself aveteran of the USAAF and flew in B-24s and R-4s. His epic poem reflects his own passion for the subject. Those Brave Crews en¬ sures that future generations of American will hear of those men who never flinched, never failed, never looked back. Ward’s work will continue to inspire those charged with this nation’s defense long after his subjects and their con¬ temporaries are gone. “And none may die who therein fly, who linger, timeless, in the sky./Nor need in there for shroud or grave/For any man with Tidal Wave.”

Personalized autographed copies of the book may be purchased directly from the author for $18.45, which includes shipping and handling. Outside the con¬ tinental United States requires an additional $6. Send to Mr. Ray Ward, 432 Pennsylvania Ave., Waverly, N.Y. 14892. Academy graduates should give their class year and adesired inscription should be specified if ordered as agift.

(Reviewed by Capt. Mark J. Conversino, USAF, instructor of Military History, U.S. Air Force Academy.)

Last Original ATO Retires

Lt. Gen. Bradley C. Hosmer, Class of '59, presents aplaque to Maj. Gen. John J. Doran on Aug. 23, 1989. General Doran is the last original Air Train¬ ing Officer (AID) to retire from active duty. The plaque reads ‘‘Maj. Gen. John J. Doran Jr., ‘The Last of the Great Examples ’, with great respect from the USAF Academy Association of Graduates and Classes of '59, '60 &'61."

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nues to grow. Hotel, rental car and airline dis¬ counts (the latter on aselected basis for specific events) are in place. Financial services include the AOG MasterCard (still $12/year and only $14.9% APR) and anew line of credit offered through Security Paci fi c Ex¬ ecutive/Professional Services. Most of these services were also extended to cadet members.

Unfortunately, the carrier of AOG group term life insurance did not renew the master piolicy agreement which expired on 1August 1989. The AOG continues its search for an insurance program to meet members’ needs. Checkpoints now routinely contains aready-reference, con¬ solidated listing of benefits and services in every issue.

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ACADEMY ALUMNI ALERT

By Lt. Col. Jerry Wyngaard, ’68, and Capt. Leona Flores, ’81 Directorate of Development and Alumni Programs, USAFA

If the new commandant of cadets has only one message to relay to us grads it is simply this—‘Nothing is broken at the Academy!” This quote is in reference to the recent changes affecting cadets at USAFA. If you have any direct communication to the Academy via sons, daughters, friends, classmates, etc., you may have already heard about the new Comm and the “new” policies that seem to come with achange at the reins of the military arm of USAFA. Our office felt that grads should get the “real story” on what’s happening at our alma mater. To dispel rumors we arranged for an interview direct from the souree— Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Redden, USAFA Class of 1964. The focus of this article is to find out what the changes are in the Cadet Wing and the philosophy behind those changes.

As USAFA alumni, we often thrive on information about our alma mater, especially the changes that have affected our school. What signifi¬ cant changes have you made in your new job as commandant of cadets?

Recent changes stemmed from (superintendent) Lt. Gen. Hamm’s initiative (which has been dubbed “Back to Basics”) to ensure cadets have been instilled with the right discipline and dedication in prepara¬ tion for acommission in the Air Force. According to aletter from the Supt to the chief of staff of the Air Force, the adjustments were made in light of two major eoncems: first, our cadets often display alack of individual responsibility, and second, adisturbing number of recent graduates have gotten into serious trouble, including five from the Class of 1987 who have been discharged for eause. The changes we’ve made are just some fine-tuning of already-existing policies.

The first change was amore stringent hair regulation for the male cadets. Previous regulations allowed blocked haircuts in accordance with Air Force Regulation 35-10. The problem, however, was that their hair routinely exceeded one quarter inch thickness at the block. Addi¬ tionally, there was atrend toward “faddish” styles. We’ve now gone back to tapered haircuts, as well as arequirement that sideburns be grown at least to the point where the top of the ears meet the scalp. Cadets and graduates should be “standard setters.” We should not just meet the standards, but strive to exceed them. We give cadets the tools to work with and want them to accept individual responsibility, take responsibility for others, and build responsibility into our people.

The second change and the most controversial and hardest for cadets to accept was the restriction on wearing civilian clothes in the dor¬ mitories during the week. In the past, upperclass cadets could wear civilian clothes in the dorms following the afemoon retreat. Now, cadets are required to wear some type of uniform from Sunday evening aeademic call-to-quarters through Friday retreat or the conclusion of Saturday-morning training. This change will provide military discipline and build an attitude that we have four classes of cadets and four distinct responsibilities for each class as each year progresses. The uniform lets the cadets know who are their peers, subordinates, or superiors. AOCs report that one of the immediate results of the uniform policy is amore-disciplined academic call-to-quarters. The uniform policy also includes the option for cadets to wear their blue-and-silver running suits in the evening to the library or Mitch’s.

The third change was areimplementation of the reveille formation. This time-honored tradition of observing reveille reminds us of the com¬ mitment we have made to our nation. We sometimes lose sight of the oath we took as military members. Cadets tend to focus on the next GR or the next day, but not long term. Reveille formation provides a chance to re fl ect on our dedication.

Are there any other major changes that you see on the horizon?

Apotential change that is currently under review is cars for second class cadets. Ihave two major concens with second class cars, although they have provided cadets freedom and mobility since 1980. First, cars can lead acadet down the path of financial irresponsibility. Cadet pay

is limited and fluctuates monthly based on such items as uniforms, books, and extracurricular activities. Automobile insurance, alone, can consume alarge portion of the monthly payment. Second is the safety issue. Some cadets drive unsafe or borderline cars since it is the best car they can afford. One look at some of the cadets’ tires driven on Colorado’s highways is convincing enough to question their safety. Cars provide agreat relief value for cadets, but we don’t want them to lead to serious problems. I’d like to establish acriteria for second class cars. Cadets should be in good standing and not borderline on academics, athletics, or military performance, plus be financially responsible.

The office of the Commandant of Cadets oversees many other facets of cadet activities to include military instruction, flying operations, cadet resources, and the cadet honor code. What changes, since your cadet days, have you seen in these areas that you would like to share with us?

Professional Military Studies has been an important area of growth in the Commandant’s area during the 1980s. With acore eourse in each of four years, the Comm’s academics represent the largest block of core courses in the Academy curriculum. These courses provide cadets with asolid foundation in professionalism, air power, joint operations, and military theory. Additionally, we now offer aspecial “mentor” course for cadet commanders which enhances their leadership experience by assigning cadets to senior members of the faculty and staff who serve as mentors during the semester.

Another improvement to the military training program has been the increased amount of instruction cadets receive regarding our enlisted force. There has always been alot of officer-cadet interaction; now we are looking to improve our enlisted-cadet programs. Not only have we increased the number of classroom lessons on various aspects of the enlisted force, but we are also looking at ways for cadets to have more day-to-day contact with enlisted people. Acadet squadron staff posi¬ tion created to help accomplish this is the Associate NCO who par¬ ticipates in all squadron activity much like the Associate AOCs and other attached staff. Feedback from all involved in this program has been very positive.

One obvious change I’ve seen is the use of high technology in several of our programs. Cadets use microcomputers, video discs, and com¬ pact discs in our wargaming center to operate at every operational level with all conceivable weapon systems anywhere in the world. Naviga¬ tion classes use acomputer-generated T-43 simulator with radar, TACAN, and INS. Using the Loeal Area Network, students and in¬ structors can stay in constant communication.

Brig. Gen, Redden, ’64

Eric M. Thorson, ’67, Named Association President

At the first meeting of the Association of Graduates Board of Direc¬ tors which included the newly-elected members, Eric M. Thorson, Class of 1967, was chosen by the directors as the association’s president. He will serve until June 30, 1991.

Eric M. Thorson, ’67

At the time of his election as president, Thorson was the acting assis¬ tant secretary of the Air Force for Readiness Support. As such, he was responsible for the overall supervision of readiness, sustainability and support policies of Air Force resources. His general responsibilities included direction, guidance and supervision over all matters pertain¬ ing to the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies and pro¬ grams related to installations, logistics, force survivability, reconstitu¬ tion and support, and mobilization. He had assumed this position in Sept. 1988.

Prior to the Readiness Support position, Thorson served as the deputy assistant secretary (economic analysis and financial control) in the Of-

(Alumni Alert: Continued from page 13.)

The 50th Airmanship Training Squadron renovated their facilities and their Aviation Science courses. They did acomplete facelift of the squadron building and the T-37 simulator &cilities. Introductin to Avia¬ tion (AV-lOO) stresses the “big picture” of flying, while Navigation for Pilots (AV-280) exposes cadets to the first six weeks of pilot training. Advanced Navigation (AV-470) teaches celestial navigation and covers other aspects of the “heavy” mission, including bombing, aerial refuel¬ ing, and airdrop. With all the exposure and aviation experience the Academy offers, our cadets are well prepared for Undergraduate Fly¬ ing Training.

I’m also impressed with the number of opportunities for all cadets to participate in the various Airmanship programs. Now every officer we commission has had the benefit of hands-on flying in asailplane and most have had the chance to perform free-fall parachuting. The soaring program, in its infancy during my cadet years, has blossomed into one of our most rewarding programs. Through the “Soar for All” courses, every cadet receives instruction in motorized gliders and sailplanes leading to solo flight in abasic trainer sailplane. Perhaps the most impressive point is that most of this training is accomplished by cadets. My only regret is that these programs weren’t available when Iwas acadet.

Conversely, some things never to change. To areturning grad, Mit¬ chell Hall remains unchanged. The waiters are still hustling platters of “family style” good food to fuel the Cadet Wing; the dining room still shines with chrome and glass; and the cadets still love hamburgers and pizza. It’s what you don’t see that has changed significantly. Mit¬ chell Hall has afive-year, $7 million repair program to fix equipment problems. Additionally, menu planning over the last several years has increased the emphasis on nutrition in away that cadets will accept and learn from. All the good news about eating properly has been

fice of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Manage¬ ment beginning in Sept. 1985. He was responsible for the ongoing analysis and execution of cost controls for Air Force programs and budget.

In April 1987, Thorson became the deputy assistant secretary for man¬ power resources and military personnel. Office of the Assistant Secretary fo the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He was responsi¬ ble for force management, education and training, manpower manage¬ ment, compensation and benefits, health care benefits, family matters, and morale, welfare and recreation programs for Air Force military ptersonnel.

Between July and Sept. 1988, Thorson was the principal deputy assis¬ tant secretary for Readiness Support.

Thorson was bom Dec. 8, 1944, in Los Angeles and graduated from Los Angeles High School. He earned abachelor’s degree from the US. Air Force Academy in 1%7. He also attended the University of Southern California School of Aerospace Systems Management.

Upon graduation from the academy, Thorson completed pilot train¬ ing at Reese Air Force Base, Texas, and then served in the Republic of Vietnam and Thailand as aC-130 pilot. After his return from Southeast Asia in 1971, he served as aT-29 instructor pilot at Mather Air Force Base, Calif., until 1973.

Upon resigning his commission as acaptain in 1973, Thorson established Executive Aviation Services in Long Beach, Calif. His cor¬ poration provided private jet charter services by operating afleet of turbine corporate aircraft on anational and worldwide basis. He re¬ mained president of that company until accepting the appointment in Washington in 1985.

Thorson’s military decorations and awards include the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

He is the president of the Association of Graduates, US. Air Force Academy; amember of the President’s Club (Republican National Com¬ mittee); and Senate Inner Circle (Republican National Committee). He was elected to the Board of Visitors/Ronald W. Reagan Scholarship Pro¬ grams, Eureka (111.) College, in 1985.

“marketed” by the Mitchell Hall staff in the form of food tests, health promotions like Nutrition Trivia, individual counseling, and healthy midnight meals during finals week. Our newest program, “Eat Right to Excel,” showcases proper food choices for athletic excellence and maximum physical performance. We hope to see some evidence of its success on the playing field!

Could you comment on the honor system?

At first look, the current honor system appeared to be overwhelm¬ ingly complex. As acadet, Irecalled much simpler days. But I’ve observed the system at work and think it’s effective, fair, and thorough. The system serves well the interests of the Air Force and the Cadet Wing in today’s more complex times. Although some cadets continue to, and will always continue to, live on the fringes of the Code, the overwhelming majority clearly demand the standards embodied in the Code, and they are solidly behind making it work. My primary con¬ cern is that cadets not take alegalistic view toward the Code, but that they embody its spirit as was intended by the Class of ’59.

What would you like to accomplish during your tenure as the Com¬ mandant of C^ets?

Iwant to do two things: One is to support the superintendent’s policy of “Back to Basics” to the best of my ability. The other is to meet the challenge of being responsible for cadets and their preparation for the Air Force, and being responsible to the field commanders by providing them with good young leaders and followers who can help the com¬ manders attain their goals.

The bottom line is to make sure we provide the best possible of¬ ficers to the Air Force. We need to ensure we set the highest standards for ourselves and our graduates, instill discipline, and take pride in what we do. We need to get the job done and build agood work ethic. We’re doing our best to ensure these values are instilled in all of our cadets.

Dean Announces First Academic Chairs

By Brig. Gen. Erlind G. Royer Dean of Faculty

Iwould like to take this opportunity to announce to our graduates the endowment of two chairs at the Academy. On Oct. 13, the Academy Academic Development Fund held aformal dinner with anumber of our board of visitors, the permanent professors, and the senior Academy staff to announce the endowment of the Brig. Gen. Robert F. McDer¬ mott Chair for Academic Excellence and the Maj. Gen. William Lyon Chair in Professiontd Ethics. Also announced was the John M. Olin Distinguished Visiting Professor Chair in the Department of Political Science, which has been funded for this academic year.

Brig. Gen. Royer

These, the first three chairs in the history of the Air Force Academy, were made possible through the diligent efforts of the Air Force Academy Academic Development Fund, whose president is Brig. Gen. Philip J. Erdle (USAF, Ret), former vice dean of the Faculty. This organiza¬ tion, begun in 1985, is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of our cadets with the goal of providing an endowed chair for each academic department as well as for the dean, the deputy commandant for Military Instruction, the director of Athletics and the superintendent.

The Brig. Gen. Robert F. McDermott Chair for Academic Excellence was established by the Board of Directors of the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) to ensure pjermanent recognition of the innovative leadership and invaluable service to the nation of General McDermott (USAF, Ret). General McDermott was named our first per¬ manent professor in 1957 and the first p>ermanent dean of the Faculty of the Air Force Academy in 1959. He served as dean of the Faculty until his retirement from the Air Force in 1968. Prior to serving at the Air Force Academy, General McDermott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1943, flew as afighter pilot in Europie during World War II, earned an M.B.A. from Harvard in 1950, and served on the Military Academy faculty.

While dean of the Faculty, General McDermott’s vision of the future needs of the Air Force caused him to break with service academy tradi¬ tion and begin an academic majors program. The other academies have now followed his lead. Further pursuing his vision to “take cadets as far and as fast as their abilities warranted,” General McDermott in¬ itiated the opportunity for our cadets to pursue graduate studies im¬ mediately upwn graduation. Indeed, graduates may not realize that five members of the Class of 1959 joined now-Lt. Gen. Bradley C. Hosmer, our first Rhodes Scholar, in pursuing graduate studies directly after graduation. Upxtn his retirement in 1968, General McDermott assum¬ ed the leadership of USAA. In the past 21 years he has led that firm into the forefront of the insurance industry, providing services to many of those whose education he shapted. The McDermott Chair will pro¬ vide funding in perpetuity for visiting scholars and faculty programs aimed directly at further improving our teaching excellence.

The Maj. Gen. William Lyon Chair in Professional Ethics was established by the Lyon family to ensure the permanent recognition of General Lyon’s leadership in national defense, education and business.

General Lyon served as acombat pilot in the Korean War and com¬ pleted his Air Force career as the chief of the Air Force Reserve from 1975 through 1979. General Lyon went on to head one of the most pro¬ ductive construction enterprises in the country, being named the na¬ tion’s “Professional Builder of the Year” in 1983. He personally serv¬ ed many individual schools and colleges on the governing boards of major educational foundations. Also, he brought dynamic leadership to the Academy Academic Development Fund as its chairman.

The chair will provide funding in perpetuity for adistinguished visiting professor in the Department of Philosophy and Fine Arts. Also, the endowment will be used to sustain and improve the Academy’s posi¬ tion as anational resource center in professional ethics through fun¬ ding such actions as the Joint Service Academy Conference on Profes¬ sional Ethics, further research and publication, and additional seminars presented by visiting distinguished scholars.

The John M. Olin Distinguished Visiting Professor Chair is part of the Olin Foundation Grant for the Study of National Security. This grant is provided to the Air Force Academy by the John M. Olin Founda¬ tion, presided over by Mr. William E. Simon. The Olin Foundation was established in 1953 by John Merrill Olin (1892-1982), an inventor, industrialist, conservationist and philanthropist. The foundation follows John M. Olin’s commitment to the preservation of the American prin¬ ciples of political and economic liberty. Ambassador Lynn M. Hansen, formerly assistant director of the US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, is now serving as our first John M. Olin Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science.

The grant also provides funds for the John M. Olin Lectures in Na¬ tional Security and Defense Studies. In this series we are inviting four distinguished speakers to each present alecture during the academic year. Former Secretary of Defense Frank C. Carlucci was the first John M. Olin Lecture speaker this fall. President Ronald Reagan, Am¬ bassador Harlan Cleveland, Ambassador Vernon Walters, Dr. Samuel Huntington and Mr. Elmer Johnson have been invited to present future talks in this series.

To conclude, the faculty is thankful to the members of the Academy Academic Development Fund for their tireless efforts and great suc¬ cess in making these, the first endowed chairs in the history of the Air Force Academy, possible. Ifirmly believe these funds will enable us to make great strides in keeping our academic program at the forefront of undergraduate education. Such an educational experience is fun¬ damental to building the foundation for sound leadership our cadets will need to serve in the 21st Century Air Force.

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Classmate Recalls Johnson*s Academy Days

By Jimmie Jay, ’59

Gen. Hansford Tillman Johnson was selected earlier this year to be commander in chief of Transportation Command and of Military Airlift Command, so sometime this fall the USAF Academy and the Class of 1959 had their first fourstar general. There will probably be some others before long—from ’59 and elsewhere, but this article is not about the four stars; it’s about the four years. In away, it is two articles: one about Gen. Hansford Tillman Johnson and one about H.T. If your main interest is in the general’s biographical data, please skip to the end; the last few paragraphs will cover the highlights of General Johnson’s career and his forthcoming responsibilities as CINCTRANS and CINCMAC. For those of you who have more violent and prurient interests, Iwill discuss H.T.’s four years at the academy. Perhaps the best way to begin is to share afew anecdotes with you.

It seems fair to begin with H.T. and athletics: specifically gymnastics.

H.T. and aCadet Brock T. Strom were completing their mandatory exercises on the trampoline, and their maneuvers were allegedly described as unrecognizable by then—Major Harrison Lobdell. Both were ordered to “check it off, get off and stay off.” Since the slang may have changed: “check it off’ means to note satisfactory completion of an exercise; the "get off and stay off’ part seems self explanatory. Rumor has it that one instructor muttered something to the effect that letting those two ftimble-footed ones near atrampoline was like giving asmall child aloaded pistol.

H.T.’s only Ming grade at the academy was an athletic one: boxing. Apparently, H.T. was meant to be aboxing “southpaw” but was boxing from the traditional, right-handed stance. He was defeated by Don Livingston, and the instructor, then Lt. Col. McLaughlin, felt that anyone who lost to Livingston had to be afailure. Ibelieve the score of 69 for boxing was H.T.’s lowest grade during his stay at the Academy. In H.T.’s defense, Don Livingston was awide receiver on one of Buck Shaw’s pro set, academy teams, and many of us who watched Don play wide receiver could argue convincingly that he had concrete hands.

H.T. became one of our premier boxers; he was one of the very few who had to fight the instructor to get adecent match. Bob Loveridge and Dean Wood are the only others Iknow in that crowd. When he and Iwere dating the same girl, he convinced me time and again that he was an excellent boxer. (For whatever it’s worth, the girl dumped both of us for athird party—some civilian. In reali¬ ty, this was ablessing because he stopped putting me on CQ every Saturday night.)

Then, of course, there is the academic side. Apparently, the standard aerodynamics track was not challenging enough, so H.T. and Lou Kingsland designed what appeared to be acanard version of the Boeing 727 for aerodynamics class. (Roger Counts build the model.) Later on, H.T. graduated as the outstan¬ ding graduate in aerodynamics and thermodynamics. One of the ways to do that was to scope out Major Polve’s class papers to see if the corner of apop quiz might be sticking out. If so, at the crucial time, H.T., Larry Jolly or some other guy in First Section like Keezell or Morgan would divert Major Polve toward adiscussion of morality. Given the fact that Plato and Aristotle really couldn’t get around that total problem in their lifetimes, the discussion almost always ate up enough time to avoid the test.

Socially, H.T. set is own unique standard, and something that happened just afew days ago defines that standard best. Because H.T. is “cleared for weird” plus some other esoteric security clearances, he has to take polygraph tests from time to time. This is the man whose life-style is such that during the recent polygraph test, the examiner found the answers so boring that he cancelled the follow-on questions about personal conduct. One wag said H.T. was so boring the poor guy fell asleep. Apparently, electrical engineering lab period was a big social event fot H.T. because Morgan and Jolly would charge up all the capacitors and leave them lying around. That created alot of excitement in EE lab; of course that didn’t come close to what happened in the lower sections when Garvey did one of his awe-inspiring oscilloscope meltdowns. (We may have been in the lower sections, but at least we didn’t have to use Max I. Miller as an antenna to make our radio work.)

On the military side, H.T. walked only six tours as acadet. He should have been more tactful arguing about that math grade; then he would not have walk¬ ed any. Iguess that didn’t hold him back too much; he eventually became 9th Squadron’s commander.

Isuppose now is an appropriate time to leave H.T. Johnson and move on to Gen. Hansford T. Johnson—keeping in mind acomment usually attributed to Robert E. Lee: “there was never agood general who wasn’t agood major.” General Johnson completed pilot training in July 1960 and selected aC-BO assign¬ ment with the 317th Troop Carrier Wing at Evreux Air Base, France; at the request of General DeGualle, the 317th later moved to Lockboume (Rickenbacker) Air Force Base, Ohio.

Following his C-130 tour, General Johnson was selected to the USAFA facul¬ ty in aerodynamics and completed graduate studies at Stanford, but before'retuming to the academy, he completed aSoutheast Asia tour as aforward air con¬ troller (FAC) in O-ls. There is no doubt that this tour was one of the turning points in his career because acombat tour educates people about themselves and about others. H.T. went to Vietnam; General Johnson left there. And he had confirmed that ghastly truth that General “Smokey” Saunders shared with us in the Lowry Two theatre 34 years ago: “it hurts to get wounded, and it’s damned hard work to die.”

While logging 1,(XX) combat hours, he flew 423 combat missions; 71 of them were over North Vietnam or the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). (At the risk of being disrespectful, one could argue that anyone who takes what amounts to aCessna 180 over North Vietnam, Laos and the DMZ has to be about ahalf abubble out of plumb.) ASilver Star (Kon Tien) and three Distinguished Fly¬ ing Crosses (Two for Laos and one for Helicopter Valley, DMZ) and adouble handful of Air Medals later. General Johnson returned to the Academy.

Cadet Johnson

He has followed what many would call afairly challenging track: acombina¬ tion of important command and staff billets. To mention afew, he was com¬ mander of Strategic Air Command’s 22nd Bombardment Wing at March Air Force Base, Calif. He was promoted to brigadier general there and reassigned to SAC Headquarters in the plans arena. He held some key positions in the Of¬ fice of the deputy chief of staff. Programs and Resources in the Pentagon and he has been SAC’s deputy chief of staff for operations, vice CINC of Pacific Air Forces, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command and director of the Joint Staff. He has the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Ser¬ vice Medal, the Legion of Merit, those awards previously mentioned and avariety of others.

He has followed sage advice and has gone to all the schools and all the wars.

After assuming his new duties this fall, he is responsible for Military Airlift Command, Military Traffic Management Command, and the Military Sealift Service. In addition to worldwide airlift, his MAC responsibilities include the training and support of all Air Force resources involved in Special Operations and the Air Rescue and Recovery Service. And neither H.T. nor General Johnson could handle one whit of it without Linda.

Ireally don’t know how to define what awife does in this business. While H.T. was flying C-130s in support of India or Pakistan, Linda was taking care of things at home. (By the way, Evreux C-BOs supported both Pakistan and In¬ dia depending on who was fighting whom.) She took care of the kids and all the responsibility while he was in Southeast Asia. She has given up more per¬ sonal time for marginally-enjoyable social events than anyone has aright to ex¬ pect, and she has been there when needed—a/iwiys.

H.T. and Linda met in alibrary in his hometown, Aiken, S.C. They have been married for 30 years and have three of the finest kids you ever saw. Richard is acaptain in the Marine Corps, their married daughter, Elizabeth Trojan, is an accountant; and David is an attorney. All live in southern California.

Linda and H.T. have sacrificed agreat deal; great success demands sacrifice in any field. Irecall Gen. Ira Eaker’s story when he told us that he paid more in taxes the first year he worked for what is now General Dynamics than he had made during his entire military career. But Idon’t think any of the classmilitary or civilian—was totally motivated by money. There always seemed to be something else; something that Iam not talented enough to define.

(Continued on page 21.)

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1961 Graduate Is B-2 Chief Test Pilot

Bruce J. Hinds, Class of 1961, is the chief test pilot for Northrop Corporation’s B-2 Division, prime contractor for the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber. During his 21-year Air Force Career, Bruce logged more than 10,500 hours of flight time in 66 types of aircraft, including the B-52, U-2, F-16, F-104, T-38, C-130, C-141, C-5, KC-135 and the first flight of the KC-10.

He joined Northrop in 1982 and spent three years developing the B-2 flight test program. One of his important responsibilities early in the program was his involvement with the cockpit working group and their interface with the flight mission simulator.

Bruce acts as the head evaluator for simulator operations and approves all test scenarios. He was akey player in the development of the B-2 Division’s extremely-advanced flight-simulation facility and systems laboratories. The flight simulation effort resulted in an extremely high quality development tool that is at the forefront of the industry.

He is also manager for Northrop’s Test Site Operations at Edwards Air Force Base and integrates test planning activities with the Air Force B-2 Combined Test Force.

Bruce was command pilot at the controls of the B-2 on July 17, 1989, during its maiden flight. After the first flight, Bruce said the B-2 was "very nimble,” with “very good flying qualities,” and a“stable plat¬ form as solid as afighter.” He found that the actual flying characteristics “validated” laboratory simulations and that performance was “very close to the simulators.”

(Gen. Johnson: Continued from page 19.)

Ido know that “something else” led to alot of firsts. With respect, Isubmit the most important is the classmate we share with the class of 1960, the first graduate to die in combat, Val Borque. Through him we could do great honor to all the deceased.

We have others: our first Thunderbird, Hank Canterbury; our first space shuttle pilot, Karol “blown tire” Bobko; our first “All Americans”, Bob Siteman, Brock Strom, Bob Beckel, (Bob Beckel was aThunderbird too.) Our first Rhodes Scholar and top man in the class. Brad Hosmer; our first graduate to command amajor command. Bob Oaks at Air Training Command. Iknow there must be others, and Iapologize for not remembering everyone. (Some Iwould rather forget. For example, Goetze was the first graduate to wear ugly Bermuda shorts while courting aCroatian.)

Finally, some say Dave Phillips should be honored as the first cadet to make it over the fence in double figures without getting caught. That is atalent!

So we have another fi rst, and we all believe TRANSCOM and MAC will be better for it. General Johnson will be part of our nation’s leadership and will have asay in many of its policy decisions. Iguess that makes it along way from Aiken, S.C. to Belleville, 111. The bottom line is that Linda is afine lady mar¬ ried to areal gentleman and “the final test of agentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.”

God speed and clear skies.

Following the third flight, he commented that “the airplance is very compact, and it moves with unity. The pilot really feels that he’s part of the airplane as he goes through his maneuvers. So in that respect, it’s more like afighter.”

Testing on the B-2 program included over 40,000 hours of aerodynamic, structural, and subsystem testing making the B-2 one of the most-extensively-tested programs ever.

’89 Grad Speaks at National Convention

By AlC Kathy McCrea Goodfellow AFB, Texas, Public Affairs

At first, 2nd Lt. Carl Long Jr., ’89, thought someone was playing apractical joke. Ageneral was asking Lieutenant Long to deliver the keynote address at the Air Force Association (AFA) National Conven¬ tion in Washington. But it didn’t take long for the intelligence applica¬ tions student to realize retired Brig. Gen. John Gray was serious. General Gray is the executive director of the AFA.

Lieutenant Long stood before the 2,000 AFA delegates Sept. 18 and delivered the keynote address of the opening session. His address en¬ compassed the convention theme—^‘Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomor¬ row.” “Since the theme had to do with young people in the Air Force,” the lieutenant explained, “I think they wanted ayoung person to repre¬ sent the views of junior Air Force people.”

Lieutenant Long is about as junior an officer as the AFA could have hoped to recruit as the keynote speaker. The 22-year-old graduated from the Air Force Academy in May and won’t complete intelligence ap¬ plications training until February 1990. And, though he is the youngest person to deliver the keynote address, his association with the AFA spans alifetime. His father, Carl Sr., was acharter member and alife¬ time national director of the AFA.

But there was one thing that his father couldn’t help him with— hecklers. No sooner had the lieutenant started his speech, aprotester stood up and attempted to voice his hatred of nuclear weapons and his perception of the military’s stance on environmental matters.

Lieutenant Long said the disturbance helped calm his nerves because “I felt my heart drop to my feet when my name was announced.” After the first protester was ushered out, asecond picked up where the first left off. He too was ushered out and was succeeded by athird, the lieutenant explained. With the interruption allowing him to relax. Lieutenant Long then asked, “Anyone else?” The result was astanding ovation.

Gathering information for the speech included interviewing more than 100 young Air Force people. He said he asked each person, “What do you like about being in the Air Force and what makes you want to continue serving in it?” The most popular answer was “responsibility.”

“People our age just can’t find these high-responsibility jobs in the civilian sector, and the responsibilities keep growing over time, which is obviously very rewarding,” he said. The lieutenant said the second most popular response was “camaraderie.”

At the academy, he said it was apparent when people’s “spirits were down and you simply had to pump them up because you knew tomor¬ row they might have to do the same for you. It’s the same in the regular Air Force—young people really like that closeness, that family feeling.”

Pride followed camaraderie in the lieutenant’s informal survey. “Pride can sometimes be ahard one to get people to admit to,” Lieutenant Long said. “I don’t know why, but people really do feel alot of pride in their ‘blue suits—or their ‘green bags’ as my pilot friends like to say.”

But while those he interviewed had different reasons for wearing the Air Force uniform, they feel “well-equipped to tackle these problems (pilot retention, maintaining military readiness and countering the con¬ tinuing Soviet threat). Hopefully, we will work together to come up with effective solutions.” (The Falcon Flyer)

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BUILDING FUND DONORS

The AOG Board of Directors acknowledges with sincere appreciation the following contributors who pledged and made cash contributions to the AOG Building Fund from June 30 to October 30, 1989. We encourage others to join these dedicated graduates and friends in this most important project. Contributions and pledges made after October 30, 1989 will be listed in the next publication of Checkpoints.

POLARIS

DONORS

($100,000 or more)

Lt Col Robert JBamum

FALCON DONORS

($5,000-$9,999)

Anne Keesling Ackerman Trust In Memory of Jasper Ackerman Class of 1959 Class of 1961

CHECKPOINTS DONORS TALON DONORS

($25,(X)0-$99,000)

Class of 1963

Lockheed Corp

CONTRAILS DONORS

($10,000-$24,999)

MGen (Ret) Robert J. Smith DON’T FORGET

($l,000-$4,999)

Col Donald JAlberts '64

Lt Col John LBarry '73

Mr. Francis TBrady Jr '64

Col Jerold EBudinoff USAFR '64

Charles BChristian Jr MD '66

Mr Steven MCrittenden '78

Figgie International

MGen Larry DFortner '59

Mr Phillip AGlenn ’64

Mr William GHillegass '72

Ralph WHinds MD ’73

Lt Col (Ret) Edward HJosephson '59

Capt Steven CLynch '82

Mr James MMaples Jr '74

Mr Anthony LMellos '64

Mr &Mrs Gregory LPfeiffer '77

Mr William Ross H'69

LtGen (Ret) Winfield WScott Jr

Col Eugene LVosika Ret '59

Mr Ken Wentzel '64

TAKEOFF

DONORS ($25-$999)

Mr Michael DAdams

Maj John Albert

Capt Roger LAldinger

Maj CDonald Alston

Col David DAnderson Ret

Col Kenneth AAnderson Ret

Maj John FAnthony

Maj Ferde PArbeit Ret

Dr Hendrick JArnold

Capt Mark FArnold

Mr Stephen RAsbell

Capt Scott Ash

Capt Fred Austin

Lt Col LDale Autry

Capt Alonzo CBabers

Maj &Mrs GUbert TBall

Mr Robert EBanks

Mr Tony Barnard

Maj John IBarron

Lt Col Harold HBarton Jr

Mr Kent JBays

Lt Col John HBeard

Capt Robert WBeeks Jr

Capt Benjamin WBeeson

Maj Thomas DBell

Maj Dennis EBellamy

Col Paul ABelmont Ret

Capt Katarina SRentier

Mr Mark WBertz

Mr Edward JBielo

Capt James Bierstine Jr

Capt Henri Bigo

(Continued on next page.)

In recognition of the needs of the Association of Graduates (AOG) of the United States Air Force Academy, it is my (our) intention to the AOG Capital Fund Campaign in support of the construction of apermanent to contribute the sum of $ headquarteis/alumni house. DONATION

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CLASS OF 1961 ANSWERS ’59 BUILDING FUND CHALLENGE

The Class of 1961 has answered the Class of 1959 challenge to con¬ tribute from the class treasury asum equal to the class year multiplied by $100 to the Association of Graduates (AOG) Building Fund. In September, after consultation with class officers, Lt. Col. (Ret) Larry Kamowski, Class of 1961 president, authorized the AOG to transfer $6,100 from the ’61 class treasury to the building fund account.

Class treasuries are administered by the AOG. Class officers desiring updates on treasury balances are encouraged to contact Dick Coppock at the AOG by mail or phone (719-472-2067; Autovon 259-2067). 'Writ¬ ten authorization from the class president is required to make the ap¬ propriate transfer of funds.

The AOG thanks both the Classes of 1959 and 1961 for their support. Contributions from their treasuries are in addition to some $80,OCX) gifted or pledged by individual 1959 and 1961 class members to the Building Fund.

(Talon Donors: From previous page.)

Mr Samuel ABiondo Jr

Capt Brian TBishop

Lt Col Edward CBishop

Mr. Richard DBjorklund

Lt Col CHoward Chandler

Mr Yulin Chao

Maj Kenneth Charpie Jr

Capt Christopher LClaunch

Col James RBlackwell Ret Maj Matthew ACoatsworth

Capt William RBlanchard Jr Dr Mark RCoffman

Lt Col James GBoehm

Capt Todd ABoesdorfer

Capt William MBowers

Mr Gregory RBradburn

Col Ronald GBradley

Lt Col Robert FBrichta

Lt Col Alan JEnding

Capt Stella RBrodzik

Capt VGBrown

BGen Ralph TBrowning

Maj Larry WBryant

Lt Col Francis Buchan

Lt Col Joseph GBurke

Capt Maura EBurke

Mr Marvin WBuss

Maj Ernest EButler Jr

Maj Aaron RByerley

Capt James KByrom

Maj Steven ECameron

Mr Frank PCantrell

Capt Michael KComeaux

Lt Edward SConant

Mr Bernard JCooney

Capt John OCopeland

Maj Stanley CCorreia

Lt Col Thomas RCoury

Capt Beate Oechsle Cox

Mr Sherwood CCox

Capt Mark Crews

Capt Robert LCummings Jr

Maj PMichael Cunningham

Lt Col John RCurrey Ret

Maj Bruce LCurry

Mr Robert GCutlip

Maj Mark SDaly

Maj James RDart

Maj William FDea

Capt Mitch DeLaRosa

Maj Charles RDelich

Mr Dana BDemand

Reverend Michael HCarrier EMDeMatte MD

Mr Todd Carrillo

Maj Richard TDevereaux

Maj Brian Dieffenbach

Lt Col Timothy DCaruthers Mr John FDisosway

Lt Col Paul TDousk^ Ret

Dr Michael DDowdall MD

Mr Emmett PDowling III

Maj Brian Duffy

Capt Christina MDuffy

Capt Charles Floyd

Mr Charles CFlynn

Mr Hugh HForsythe

Capt Diana EFrancois

Maj James Fraser

Maj Edwin BFrazier Jr

Maj DKFreeman

Maj Gary AFrith

Mr Kenneth AFry

Mr Timothy LFrye

Capt Raymond JFurtmann

Mr Michael JGalbreath

Lt Col John JGallagher Jr

Mr Felix Garcia Jr

Maj Ralph EGardner

Maj Robert SGardner

Capt Mark DGarlow

Lt Clay LGarrison

Lt Col Honi JGarvin

Maj Bruce JGasper

Lt Col James GGeorge Ret

Capt Andre AGerner

Maj Terence LGilbert

Capt Daniel LGill II

Lt Thomas CGlister

Mr Gregg HGinn

Capt Zenon Goc

Lt Col Bruce WGolson

Mr Benjamin DGoodman

Lt Craig Goodrich

Capt Scott PGoodwin

Capt &Mrs Patrick EDuffy Maj Lance CGrace

Capt Sally PDuggan

Maj Paul ADundas

Capt Darren PDurkee

Capt David AEaston

BGen Thomas EEggers

Maj David GEhrhart

Capt Cragi AEidman

Capt William TEliason

Capt Curtis RElkin

Ms Dorothy LEndsley

Capt Robert SEnglehart

Lt Col Ronald CErickson

Lt Col John HErkkila Ret

Capt David Fadok

Mrs Gayle Faircloth

Maj Fredrick CFarnell

Col Howard LFarris

Mr John PFay

Capt Ernest JFayan III

Mr Gary PFazio

Capt Terry MFeatherston

Capt Joseph EFernandes

Capt George MFiedler

Mr James VFiorelli

Mr Douglas GGraf fl in

Mr James SGrandcolas

Capt Kevin Grant

Maj Allen MGreen

Capt Gary Gregory

Maj Michael DGrif fi th

Capt Steve Grupenhagen

Mr John FGulledge

Lt Col Sydney EGurley Ret

Mr Richard SHaddad

Mr Thomas LHamilton

Mr GLawrence Hammond

Maj Steven AHarman

Capt Brian DHarriett

Maj Donald JHaskell

Maj Patrick JHathaway

Mr Ray Haygood

Mr John THazen

Capt Joel CHeck

Capt Mark Hefferly

Col Richard LHeiser

Dr Gerry MHenningsen

Maj Christopher MHenry

Capt John AHerchak

Maj Martin VHill

Capt Robert LHinkle

Mr Joel THoffman

Lt Col Charles Holder Ret

Lt Col Wayne KHolum

Capt Peter AHolzgang

Maj Tim Hopper

Mrs Theresa KHombruch

Mr Ronald Hoskins

Lt Farrell BHowell Jr

Capt Mike Howenstine

Mr Henry MHuber

Mr John RHundemer

Maj James PHunt

Maj Robert EJahnke Ret

Mrs Susan Janke

Mr David AJankowski

Col Casmier Jaszczak

Mr Thomas EJee

Col Robert SFJennings Ret

Maj David WJensen

Capt James MJohnson

Maj Ronald EJohnston

Maj Jay DJolly

Mr John PCJones

Mr Richard LJones

Mr Rodney LJones

Capt Jarrett DJordan

Mr Conrad MKay

Col Thomas JKeck

Mrs Sandra EKeeter

Mr Duncan Keimes

Capt Bryan LKelchner

Maj Glen Kelley

Mr James RKennedy

Mr Thomas Keohane Jr

Capt Kevin LKimsey

Mr Gerald HKing

Mr Donald MKingsley III

Mr Edward TKintzing

Capt Jeffrey KKingtzing

Lt Col William HKirkman

Maj David BKish

Capt David Klaudt

Mr Robert JKelinhans

Capt Stephen Knoblock

Capt Kenneth LKnotts Jr

Capt John EKoch

Maj Thomas Kocian

Maj Thomas RKogler

Capt Keith EKolekoftki Jr

Maj Roger EKontak

Mr Gary MKopacka

Capt Stewart Kowall

Mr Michael ACarter Ret

Capt Deven LGate

Maj David RChaffee

Mr Gary SChag

Maj Charles MDodd III

Mr Bruce WDon

Mr James Donaldson

Donation and Recognition Levels

Capt Mark BFish

Maj Richard LFlechsig Ret

Mr John EFloersch

Capt Steven CHerzig

Capt Mark AHession

Maj Gregory AHight

Capt Gail KKramer

Lt Col Richard DKrobusek

Capt Kenneth WKuhr

Col Keith NLacey II

Mr Roger JLaFrance

Capt Harry Lalusis

Lt Jeffrey ALamb

Mr Charles RLangford

Capt David RLaRivee

Lt Col Earle CLauderdale

Capt David PLawlor

Maj Geoffrey SLawrence

Maj David JLawton

Maj Boyd BLease

Capt Robert Lemm

Maj Paul RLeuthhauser

Mr Michael Levenhagen

Mr Jeffrey Lewis

Capt Scott DLey

Maj Randall KLeifer

Mr William DLincoln

Capt Donald RLindberg

Capt Jay HLindell

Maj Eric TLinhof

Maj Bruce GLinster

Capt Christopher JLisanti MD

Mr James LLivingston

Capt Michael JLoftus

Lt Col Anthony JLolas

Mr Michael DLoose

Col Peter LoPresti Ret

Capt Brian LLosey

Mr John HLovejoy

Mr William ALovell

Capt Frank ALucci

Capt Chris Luithly

Maj Steven GLupone

Capt Thomas RMabry

Lt Col David FMacGhee Jr

Capt Cynthia MMack

Col Donald EMadonna Ret

Mr JMichael Magee

Maj Stephen MMalutich

Maj Gregory AMandt

Mr James HMarburger

Mr Peter LMarcuzzo

Mr William CMarshall

Lt Col Jerry LMason Ret

Mr Jeffrey AMayer

Mr Marcel WMayer

Capt Joseph MMcBrearty Jr

Lt Col Robert RMcCarty

Maj Stephens FMcCauley

Mr Mack KMcCollum

Maj Stephen TMcDavid MD

Lt James JMcWeeney

Capt Paul JMejasich

Lt Eric MMellinger

Mai John WKunz (Continued on page 21.)

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.

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]

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

1Year Period

2Year Period

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!

Classes of 1969 and 1979 Enjoy Homecoming

Special Thanks to Bank

The above photos of the Class of 1969 (bottom) and 1979 show most of the more than 1,400 graduates and guests who attended Homecoming 1989 Sept. 21-24. Photos may be ordered from Faingold Studios, 20 S. Elm, Denver, Colo. 80222. (Phone: 303-394-2288) The first photo is $15 with additional photos at $10. Specify class and type of photo: chapel grads only (§1), chapel grads and guests shown (§2) and banquet grads only (§3).

Jabara Award Winner

Lt. Col. Robert H. Schnick, ’72, center, accepted the 1989 Jabara Award for Airmanship during Homecoming 1989 for his sustained superior performance as test director of the F-16 Multinational Staged Improvement Program. Colonel Schnick, nominated by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, is flanked by the Association of Graduates’ new president at left, Mr. Eric M. ITiorson, ’67, and Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm.

Our sincere appreciation again to the Air Academy National Bank for cosponsoring and providing funds for the reception prior to the Jabara Banquet during Homecoming. The bank has done this for many years. From left are Glenn Griffith, bank vice president; Sue Heinig, assistant vice president; Dottie Endsley, vice president; and Harold U. Uttrell, president.

Class of *64 Celebrates their 25th

By Pete LoPresti, ’64

As you might expect, our 25th Year Reunion was “Vintage ’64”. Friendships were rekindled in afine blend of warmth, excitement, laughter and remembrances, all mellowed by the passing of time. The 133 grads and 107 guests shared afour-day period that was anifty mix of planned activities and free time. It allowed for group interaction (par¬ tying) and one-on-one sessions (BSing) for which ’64 is famed. At the Thursday-night cocktail mixer, each passing moment cleared the cobwebs of our memories and each sip of libations ftizzied the minds eye. In no time we all appeared, as years before.. .young, vibrant, full¬ haired and unwrinkled, yet wiser and obviously successful. Miraculous isn’t it! The Marriott bartenders were “detained” past closing by agoodly contingent led by none other than Mitch Cobeaga, Jim Fiorelli and Jim Renschen.

beautifully-served buffet in aglorious setting was amarvelous treat that heightened the welcome-home feeling we experienced.

The Saturday night banquet arranged by Jerry Butler at the Marriott was the centerpiece of the reunion. Acoctoil hour inadvertently hosted by the Marriott initiated the event in fine feshion. The formalities began with Jay Kelley conducting amemorial ceremony honoring deceased classmates. Aresponse of “absent” followed the announcement of each classmate’s name accompanied by the lighting of candles at each place setting in the darkened banquet hall. It was amoving event followed by toasts; toasts that gently moved towards the typical ’64 irreverence at the hands of John Boles and others. This, combined with Bob Hovde’s accounting of class heros and an amazing 25 ’64 general officers to date, created the right mood for dinner speaker, Fred Gregory. He elo¬ quently and humorously accounted how he as an astronaut dealt with the basics of human life in orbit, i.e. gracefully, or not so gracefully eliminating waste. Fred was masterful at maneuvering his comments back to his USAFA roots and generously recalling the talent ’64 possess¬ ed that served to motivate him to greater heights (no pun intended).

Golf on Friday morning forged awinning foursome of Jim McIn¬ tyre, Mitch Cobeaga, Ford Keating and Phil Glenn. Others attended lunch at Mitch’s where perhaps the greatest emotion invoked was em¬ pathy for the besieged doolies. One “almost” felt sorry for them. Spirit in the wing was on ahigh and genuine applause by the cadets welcom¬ ing the visiting Class of ’64 was heartwarming. This feeling carried over into arewarding military training heritage hour spent with each grad’s former squadron. Ahistory of warriors, heroes, leaders and suc¬ cess generated by the Class of ’64 has enriched the heritage and tradi¬ tions of USAFA in ameaningful way. It was obvious this has not been lost on the cadets and they listened with interest as each grad offered his thoughts. And as Jim Erickson so succinctly put it to “Fightin Fourth” Squadron: the opportunity is there—go fot it! The State of the Wing Briefings were highlighted by apresentation from Joe Redden, now the commandant of cadets. His message.. .the burden of providing the means to develop aquality officer is more challenging than he ever imagined, but the cadets are up to the task. Our curiosities more or less fulfilled, we adjourned to areception hosted by General and Mrs. Charles R. Hamm at the superintendent’s quarters. The abundant and

Along with some gag gifts cleverly awarded by Ford Keating, gifts were awarded for certain statistical attainment: distance traveled to the reunion, Joel Aronoff (Israel); most children, Bernie Cooney (5); youngest child, Julio Echegaray (14 mos); most grandchildren, Ken Anderson (4); most civilian PCSs, Bill Garrett (9); most PCSs, Jeff Levy (22); most flying hours military, Jim Fiorelli (7,200); civilian. Jack Hudson (14,000); combined, Neal Hawkins (17,700 or 2.02 years); squirreliest Job title, A1 Cochrane (wine manager); and most miles travelled on aTDY mission, Fred Gregory (2.5 million miles, 101 or¬ bits). The banquet appropriately closed out with atoast to POW-MIAs by Tom McNish and arousing rendition of the Air Force Song.

THE CLASS OF 1964 REUNION CREW (7-10 SEP 89)

Fred Gregory delivers his eloquent and humorous dinner speech.

Howie and Penny Cohen enjoy the Falcon mascot handled by CSC Dar¬ ren Easton.

Sunday included avisit to Falcon AFB, honchoed by Rick Walsh, along with Tom Leib (Class of ’66). The subject matter included Space Command’s satellite flying mission and SDI’s National Test Bed Pro¬ gram. Those who attended gave it rave reviews. If it weren’t for Bob Beverly pursuing afall reunion we would have watched ascrimmage rather than enjoying abarbecue and beer tailgate party and a45-7 pound¬ ing Air Force gave Wyoming. Go Falcons!

Special recognition goes to Sonny and Nan Williamson, whose generosity aroused agiving spirit from ’64. At last count, the ’64 con¬ tribution to the AOG Building Fund amounts to $103,187 with 128 donors. By far the best of any USAFA class. Way to go ’64!

Aspecial Goodness Award was given to Wally Wolniewicz for engendering areunion spirit that, no matter what it takes, every classmate should feel he can come home. This thought moved A1 Lar¬ son to poetry, aportion of which is included as afitting way to end this article.

(Tklon Donors: From page 24.)

Capt Mark AMelville

Maj James GMichelini

Capt Christopher DMiller

Mr Don WMiller

Capt James AMiller

Capt Marcus SMiller

Mr Roy Miller

Capt Troy Miller

Col Craig VMiller Ret

Col Kristian MMineau

Mr Robert VMitchell

Capt Robert PMoe

Capt Colin DMoffat

Maj Stewart TMonti

Capt Jay AMoody

Capt Jeffrey SMoore

Lt Col Terrence JMoran

Mr Leonard PMorris

Maj Richard AMorris

Maj Craig Moser

Capt Michael LMuldoon

Capt Charles JMurillo Jr

Mr Eric JMyers

Mr Michael Nave

Capt Thomas Neal II

Mr Wayne TNearing

Capt Richard RNeel II

Maj Mark ENelson

Capt Scott ANeumann

Mr Vance JNeumann

Maj Richard DNewton

Maj Michael Nishimuta

Capt James ONorman

Capt Ken Norton Jr

Capt Chester TNowak

Mr Joe O’Gorman

Maj Larry JO’Reilly

Mr Robert KOgg

Capt Kathryn JOrta

Lt Col David Palenchar

Lt Jeffrey DParker

Maj John FPaterson

Capt Jeffrey WPeck

Capt Peter KPennington

Capt Norman EPennspies

Lt Col James MPetek

Mr Edward FPetrella

Maj John Petro

Maj Richard JPialet

Mrs Susan Pierce

Col Danny Piper

Lt Col William FPorter

Lt Col JMPosner

Lt Col John MPretz

Capt Craig JPropsat

Mr Steve Quan

Capt Dale LQueen

Mr FJoseph Quinn Jr

Maj Stanley PRader

Lt Col Larry GRadov

Capt Tamra LRank

Mr Charles Rapp

Mr Fred ARathke

Mr William DRay

Mr Joseph SRayzak

Maj EGene Redmon

Capt Albert NRhodes

Lt Col John ARichard

Maj Eugene SRichardson

Capt Rodney SRichelieu

Mr David KRicker

Maj Norman RRiegsecker Jr

Mr Robert JRivas

Col Philip ARoberts Ret

Lt Col James NRobinson

Mr Thomas WRochelle

Dr John PRoe

Maj Shelley SRogers

Maj John FRolsen

Capt Bret Rosane

Mr Stephen JRossetti

Maj William JRothwell Jr

Mr Paul Ruda

Capt William MRujevcan

Capt Berton BRund

Maj Sam CRupe

Capt Kevin Ruth

Mr Ronald Sanunonds Jr

Mr Kenneth BSampson

Lt Col Felix Sanchez

Mrs Pam Sanders

Capt Scon ASchaeffer

Capt Robert LSchantz

Capt Thomas Schiel

Lt Col Karl WSchmidt Ret

Maj Jack JSchneider

Lt Col Robert HSchnick

Capt Richard JScholz

Capt Sean PScully

Lt Kenneth CSersun

Mr James CSeydewitz

Mr John GShaffer

Capt James BShaw

Enjoying the superintendent's hospitality are Kathy and Harry Pearce and John Hoffman.

THE WAY OF THE FELLOW TRAVELER

When our paths cross, Or parallel aprecious while, Share the Camaraderie, Savor the Respect, Honor, and Trust. And Smile.

But never, ever. Keep Score. For it matters rmught. Who got what. Less or More.

It matters only that We, And those who Follow The Path we’ve Blazed Learn the Way Through Life is Not just Fate.

It’s simply. Purely, Surely, ACommitment to Cooperate, and Graduate! Just like the Class of ’64!

Mr Mark ESheprow

Lt Col James RShirley

Capt Jeffrey ASiegel

Lt Col Terry RSilvester

Maj Daniel RSimmons

Mr Robert RSkinner

Capt Paul Skowronek

Lt Jeffrey JSladko

Capt William GSligar

Mr Christopher DSmith

Capt David RSmith

Lt Dorriss ESmith

Maj Milton LSmith

Maj Roger LSmith

Capt Russel BSmith

Lt Col Stanton TSmith III

MGen Robert JSmith Ret

Lt Col Elbridge LSnapp HI

Maj Marc ASoutiere

Capt David JSpecht

Capt Salvatore Speziale

Col Will Stackhause IH

Capt Robert MStambaugh

Capt David DSteinfield

Capt Paul RStephenson

Mr Charles GStewart

Lt Col Robert AStratton

Dr JScon Sturman MD

Capt Jeffrey Sturmthal

Col Leroy WStutz

Mr Edwin PSullivan

Lt Col Wilson Summers

Capt Robert VSwanson

Mr Miehael ASyiek

Maj Andrew JSzkotak

Maj Ronald MTait

Capt Emily Thte

Lt Andrew A. Taylor

Capt James HTkylor

Capt Timothy JTaylor

Lt Col Richard DTebay

Col William DTelford Ret

Mr Jon RTensleldt

Lt Michael JTemeus

Mr Bradley LThompson

Mr Keith Thurston

Maj Gaylen Tovrea

Capt Scott ATrabing

Maj Thomas DTrainor

Mr MTramontana

Maj James ETreland

Mr Dennis RTriggs

Maj James ATrinka

Maj Benjamin HTroemel Jr

Mr Robert WTroy

Mr Theordore LTruex

Maj Emmett ATillia II

Maj Kenneth WTbpper

Capt Tracy Urman

Maj Steven CUsher

Mrs Maureen A\^ccaro

Capt Peter MMiccaro

Maj Paul Valovcin

Lt Jackie D\^n Ovost

Maj John EVandenDries Jr

Capt Jeffrey AV^nDootingh

Maj Gary \bnDries

Maj Leslie RVanHeeswyk

Capt Charles AVanMeter

Capt Gerald JVarner n

Maj Robert JVaughn

Mr Douglas EVick

Capt Jay LViemes MD

MajDc^leBWalker

Capt William PWalker

Capt John EWard Jr

Capt Stephen LWaters

Capt Steven CWaters

Lt Col Dayton BWebb

Capt Steven GWebb

Maj Steven WWeiss

Maj James SWelshans

Lt Col Gerald MWenner Jr

Ret

Capt Michael JWermuth

Col Timothy OWestover

Mr Roger DWidholm

Capt CJWiedenhoeft

Mr Eric Wigand

Lt Col John TWigington III

Mr Richard Williams

Larry TWilliams MD

Capt Andrew TWise

Maj Richard Wolniewicz Ret

Capt Joseph Wotton

Lt Col Bruce AWright

Mr Thomas HWiierslin

Maj Philip GYavorsky

Lt Brian BYoo

Mr Roger HYouel

Maj David CYoung

Maj Wallace BZane

Capt Michael PZepf

Mr Gerald AZionic

Mr Theordore AZwijacz

Peter LoPresti and Hugh H. Williamson pose at the successfid Class of1964 Building Fund barometer.

CHAPTER NEWS

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ALAMO AREA CHAPTER

The First Almost Annual Fall Golf Outing was held Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Randolph AFB Golf Club in San Antonio. The best ball foursome (with full handicap) was such an outstanding success that rumor has it that the modifying word “almost” may be stricken from the next event.

The Alamo Chapter is claiming regional service supremacy in this event as no member of our sister academies placed in the top finishers. (The fact that none entered is not aconsideration—they were scared of us!)

Seven foursomes teed off at noon with a shotgun start. All seven made it by the sandtraps, roughs, and roving refreshment cart to end up at adelicious fajita buffet where non¬ playingspousesenlarg^thegatheringto40.

It is not true that the entire outing was paid for by the sale of mulligans. Jim Brown, ’59, after careful calculation, determined that on¬ ly alarge portion of the outing benefited by that embarrassing and distasteful business. Oh—and the winners of the $100 1st prize were: Bill Regan, ’67; Bill Skaer, ’64; Mark Mitler, ’79; and Dan Donovan, ’62. Con¬ gratulations to all.

Future activities include supporting our football team and the North Texas Chapter when we take on TCU in October. In late January, we’ll hold our annual membership drive at aplace to be determined later. (Jess Cogley '66, secretary)

ARIZONA CHAPTER

An impromptu meeting of the Arizona Chapter was held on Sept. 17. Mike Cryer, Jeff Hackett, Ron Marusiak, and Roy Miller were

in attendance. We all agreed that someone should pick up the ball and get our chapter moving again. But, until that happens, we have afunction coming up that may be used as an excuse to get together. It’s the annual AllAcademy Ball. This year it is at the Embassy Suites in Phoenix on Friday evening, Dec. 29. Call or write USAFA Parents Club co¬ secretaries Bob or Pat Hyland (4020 N. Holster Dr., Tbcson, Ariz 85749. Phone: 749-4433) for details. Mess Dress is popular at this event but not necessary. Hope to see some of you there.

ATLANTA CHAPTER

Fall and winter are the best times for the Atlanta Chapter. After asuccessful summer of again defending our honor against Army and Navy in the annual softball tournament, we settled into beautiful weather, cooler temperatures, and football. Several groups of Atlanta-area grads made cross-country journeys to watch the Air Force Falcons (and Georgia’s own Dee Dowis). Here in Atlanta, those who stayed behind were the guests of both Annapolis and West Point chapters to dine on cabrillo (roast goat, Mexican style) and mystery meat (roast mule, Ithink) during the resptective Academy football games. It was ob¬ vious that everyone had agreat time. It helps that Coors is now sold in the East. It seemed just like aUSAFA party.

December will bring the annual Christmas ball for all Atlanta academy grads. The ball is again being hosted by the West Point alum¬ ni and promises to be ahighlight. Good friends and agood dinner make this formal evening abig hit. Make plans to attend now.

With the continued strong economy in the Atlanta area, many new grads are moving to town. Some of them are actually not airline pilots. If you are new in the Atlanta area and are interested in fun and fellowship with other grads and families, contact David Champa, 4802 Beverly Drive, Lilbum, Ga. 30247 or phone (404) 972-9349. (Dave Champa)

NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

Greeting from New England! Having just completed our first year as achapter, we have over 110 members and are still growing. Highlights of the later part of our first year included areception for former Commandant General Westbrook (cosponsored with the Parents’ Club), afamily outing to Fenway to watch the Red Sox battle the Texas Rangers, and our First Aimual AOG Golf Tournament. Many thanks to Ernie St. Gelais, ’78, our outgoing president, for his leadership and ef¬ forts to get our chapter off the ground.

We held our Second Annual State of the Wing Dinner on Sept. 12. Graduates from the classes of ’61-89, agroup from the Parents’ Club, and even arepresentative from the local Annapolis AOG Chapter attended. General Redden, the new commandant of cadets, was the guest speaker, and we learned of the Academy’s return “back to the basics”. At the dinner, new officers were elected to guide the chapter this year. Col. Bob Hovde, ’64, was elected president; Bob McNamara, ’66, vice president; 2Lt Stacy McNutt, ’88, secretary; and John Kelly, ’65, treasurer.

Plans for the upcoming year include several luncheons that will feature different guest speakers. Projected dates for these luncheons

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The successjul defenders of the softball championship, part of the com¬ petition for the Atlanta-area Commander’s Trophy. From left in the front row: fVoody Dahmer, ’73; Steve Hansel, ’73; Paul Auclair, ’76; Dave Prahler, ’72; John Disoway, ’70; Cass Casada, ’71. Back row: Less Dyer, ’69; Terry Murphy, ’69; Pat Sullivan, ’70; Bruce Gordon, ’70; Dick Hall, ’68; Gary Fausti, ’65; David Champa, ’72; and Norm Schulze, ’63.

Part of the Atlanta Chapter's winning golf team, from left are Gary Fausti, ’65; Norm Schulze, ’63; and Jim Hourin, ’61. The tri-service golf tournament and aphoto of the trophy presentation to the chapter, were published in the last magazine.

are Dec. 14, ’89; Feb. 8, ’90 and April 12, ’90. Other plans include a“Friends of the Academy Get-Together” in March; aRed Sox Game in April; and our Second Annual AOG Golf Tournament in May. For more informa¬ tion about the New England Chapter write us at Box 628, Bedford, Mass, 01730, or contact ILt Ross McNutt at (617) 935-8216. (Stacy McNutt)

NEW YORK CHAPTER

The Greater New York Chapter Board of Directors met in September at the Pan Am building to plan activities for the rest of the year. Dinners are being planned for New Jersey, Connecticut, and Long Island so grads in the hinterlands won’t have to trek into Sin City.

And aholiday event is in the works. The mailing will go out soon. What we really need is more members who would like to head com¬ mittees, serve on the board, or be an officer.

If you want to get the New York chapter really moving give us acall at these day numbers: president, Mike Galbreath, ’64, (212) 449-1553; vice president, Todd Jagerson, ’64, (212) 570-4730; treasurer, Martin Lebouitz, ’71, (212) 713-1434; Richard Abram¬ son, ’68, (212) 486-5870; John Flanagan, ’62 (203) 327-3158; and Rees Wagner, ’61, (212) 573-0109. (Ronald Wishart)

NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

Another year goes “zooming” by and foot¬ ball season is upon us again. You will notice that Ivery slickly bypassed the seasons of golf, tennis and baseball. There is agood reason. In our annual tri-service matches with those “other” two grad associations, we did not fair too well, loosing in all events. However, as usual, we won the party after. This year mark¬ ed afew firsts in the baseball tourney; the first year we have had afemale grad participate, Robin Sneed, (’83); the first time we lost both games, (but who’s keeping track); and the first year we have had to reschedule the game three

times. Thanks to Rick Barton (’71) for manag¬ ing our troops for the tourney. As President Lance Ammon (’70) put it in our newsletter, USAFA Postgame, USAFA Postgame...

Bill and Joy Reemtsma (’63) organized a great weekend party for the USAFA-TCU foot¬ ball game. They’ve been dreaming this thing up now for months and had some great help

John and Karen Quincy (’70), Joe and Deb¬ bie Kreimboig (’71), and Ron and Margie Hale (’71). We had ahospitality suite that ran all day Friday (now that’s what Icall atailgate party) and on Saturd^, breakfest, buses to and from the game, followed by an even bigger party with aTex-Mex Fiesta and dance follow¬ ing the game. We had asuper turnout with over 200 folks in attendance. With this great season not over yet, get in touch with us here in North Texas if you would like to get in on more football-watching parties.

We are proud to aimounce that the “Largest Single Chapter of Graduates” now has one of its own as amember of the AOG Board of Directors. Jerry Smith (’62), achapter past president and one of this chapter’s founders, was recently elected to the post. Congratula¬ tions to you, Jerry. If you have an input you want to go to the AOG Board, give Jerry acall.

Afinal note from our president, Lance Ammon: Let us know if you are amember (over 200 now in the North Texas area) and have NOT received our roster or newsletters. If you are not yet amember, come join the fun. (Ron Hale)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

The Northern California Chapter held its summer meeting on Aug. 5at Treasure Island. With aspectacular view of San Francisco in the background, we had our usual evening of socializing and dinner along with avery brief business meeting. We also got the latest in¬ formation on leadership development at the Academy from Col. Richard L. Hughes, ’67. Colonel Hughes is professor and head of the

Department of Behavioral Science and Leader¬ ship. He was presented acheck from the Nor¬ thern California Chapter as apart of our ongo¬ ing support for the AOG Building Fund.

The chapter will meet again on Dec. 2at Mountain Home Inn, near Mill Valley, Calif., on Mount Tamalpais, (below is apicmre from the last meeting at Mountain Home Inn. The photo shows part of the group out on ahike). The telephone number for the Mountain Home Inn is 415-381-9000.

The Chapter will return to Treasure Island for dinner on March 3, 1990.

The Membership Chairman is Chuck Reed. You can reach him if you want to be added to the mailing list by telephone at (408) 993-9911 or by mail at 99 Almaden Blvd., #800, San Jose, Calif. 95113. (Chuck Reed, ’70)

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

Greetings from Orange County! All con¬ tinues well along the California coast with our chapter in areduced state of readiness (i.e. relaxed) due to the excellent Falcon football season to date. The chapter has held two ma¬ jor get-togethers since our last submittal to Checkpoints. On Friday, Aug. 11, agroup of 20 graduates and their guests met at the Green River Golf Course in Corona for the 2nd An¬ nual Orange County AOG Golf Tourney. The scramble best-ball format provides great com¬ petition and allows some truly interesting com¬ mentary among the specially selected teams. Bob Carey (’70) once again did asuperb job in pairing up the teams. He has aspecial knack for providing interesting situations: for exam¬ ple, allowing Steve Shaw (’71) to play with his dadJim(“Idon’tthinkwehaveplay^around together since Iwas akid’—they won the tour¬ nament); teaming Ken Wentzel (’64), who said he had not played in 20 years (even though he is abanker), with Bill Ross (’69) who was the only guy with graphite clubs; and teaming Dick Miller (’67), aprofessional golfer, with Craig Johnson (’70) so that Dick could give

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This North Texas Chapter golf team recently qualifed for the US. Regional Alumni Tournament and hopes to make the National Finals! Included are Dave Stonehouse, ’73; Dave Brigman, ’71; Paul Dean, ’61; Dave Kapp, ’68; George Cato, ’70; Fred Zickrick, ’72; Charlie Brown, ’71; and Mike Goode, ’69.

Northern California Chapter members at the Mountain Home Inn.

How to Party (and Support the Academy)

Want to throw athree-day party, invite hundreds of people, and support the Academy to boot? Call theNTAAFAG (North Texas Association of Air Force Academy Graduates)—ask for Bill Reemstma, ’63, personally and then be prepared to take copious notes!

Bill Reemstma,

Bill—virtually aone-man gang—put together afabulous program in conjunc¬ tion with the Air Force vs TCU football game Oct. 21. Parties, hotel accom¬ modations, transportation, pep rally, meals, entertainment, etc—you name it and NTAAFAG offered it. Some 250-300 graduates, family and friends enjoyed a whirlwind of activities which began Friday afternoon and ended sometime Sunday morning. Most were even able to interrupt the busy schedule to attend the foot¬ ball game! To cap the activities, NTAAFAG presented AOG board members Jim Glaza, ’60, and Jerry Smith, ’62, with the association’s very own banner to fly or otherwise display at AOG functions.

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etc. to get together and do all the things such occasions normally produce. It truly was aone-of-a-kind weekend to date. It need not be, however, the last.

Hopefully, other AOG chapters will take note and, individually or jointly, plan, sponsor and execute similar events in conjunction with visits cadets, athletic contests, etc. The AOG is happy to help—in fact, some financial assistance was given NTAAFAG in this instance. The AOG is also very grateful for the sup¬ port such gatherings bring to both the association and the Academy.

So, the next time USAFA shows up in any way, shape or form in or near your chapter location, consider putting together in awhiz-bang gathering and inviting graduates from far and wide to join in the fun! You’ll be glad you did.

Water Polo Alumni Enjoy Tournament

The NTAAFAG event was amodel for pulling graduates, AOG, and Falcon supporters together. Not only did the football team recognize alarge body of “dye-in-the-blue” fans in the stands, but Reemtsma’s planning allowed ample and continuing opportunities for grads, families, friends, former faculty/staff.

(Chapters: From previous page.) him at least $500 of free badly needed, golf lessons.

The teams and scores included: Steve and Jim Shay, 75; Tom Conlin (’77) and Lee Monson (’77), 76; Pete Hagins (’69) and John Peterson (guest), 77; John Gulledge (’59) and Scott Jackson (’67), 78; and Bob Carey and Bob Harris (Bob’s brother-in-law), 81. Also, Robert Harris (’80) and Tom Schiel (’83), 83; Dick Miller and Craig Johnson, 86; Robert Willis (’68) and Dennis Schields (’71), 87; Bill Ross and Ken Wentzel, 90; and Steve Opel (’77) and Steve Moore (’80), 96.

Air Force water polo alumni had afantastic toumout for the New Mexico tournament on April 28-30. Atotal of 25 former Falcon water polo players showed up for aweekend of reacquainting themselves with awater polo ball, telling tall tales and enjoying significant liquid refresh¬ ment with the emphasis not necessarily in that order.

Old age, experience and cunning weren’t quite enough to counter youth and speed at the tournament so the alumni contented themselves by watching the Air Force varsity thoroughly thrash New Mexico 18-3 in the championship game. Much fun was had by all with lots of water polo, seeing old frieruls and having awild night at Billy's Long Bar. Who knows what will happen next year?

In the photo, seated are Chris Greene, ’89; Kelly Kemp, ’74; Mark Crosby, ’86; and Mike Schlacter, ’89. Middle Row: Tim Shields, ’84; R.J. Buchanan, ’88; Kala Anderson, ’85; Mrs. Robin Bartley; Mike Bartley, ’83; and Tom Calhoun, ’75. Back Row: Tim Harris, ’86; Scott Kimsey, ’83; Mike Hure, ’85; Jeff Heidmous, ’77; Bob Pickrell, ’85; Jim Simpson, ’82; Rob Hemker, ’84; Jim Hogue, ’76; Gerald Veldhuizen, ’84; Joe Wotton, ’81; Lance Livesey, ’88; Rick Pilling, ’74; Bill Monroe, ’76; and Mike Brown, ’86. Not pictured: Ben Phillips, ’75, and Dave Wetlesen, ’78 (Photo courtesy Joe Wotten)

The Chapter is seriously considering ase¬ miannual tournament. Plan on coming to the next one. It is well worth the cost, the oppor¬ tunity to play hookey from work, and to listen to Wentzel explain things at the 19th hole. Special thanks again to Bob Carey for his ef¬ fort in setting up the event.

On Sunday, 10 Sept., Scott and Susan Jackson hosted another big-screen “tailgate party” at their lovely home in Newport Beach for the USAFA vs Wyoming game. They had an excellent turnout with Wayne LeFors (’63), Troy and Lisa (Tyman ’82) Miller (’82), Dan Hites (’68), Brian Donovan (’67), Carl Janssen

(’68), Hank Kaufman (?), Nick Thomas (’74), Dick Miller, Bill Ross, Bob Carey, John Gulledge, and Steve Shay, among others at¬ tending. The best part of the night was the 45-7 good-guy score. Thanks again to the Jacksons for their warm hospitality.

That’s all for now. Watch for an update on the golf tournament and family picnic this spring. Also Wayne LeFors wants to notify grads in the local area to please call him at (714) 840-4445 for info on possible liason of¬ ficer openings. Please call Scott Jackson at (714) 752-8585 or me at 832-8067 for chapter information. (Craig Johnson)

'63, clowns with the Falcon mascot prior to the TCU-AFA foot¬ ball game.

The banner on the wall was presented to the AOG by the North Texas Associa¬ tion of Air Force Academy Graduates.

Graduate Dependent Scholarships Available for 1990-1991

The Board of Directors of your Association of Graduates (AOG) is pleased to announce that the Graduate Dependent Scholarship Endow¬ ment Fund is sufficiently funded to offer the initial scholarships in the 1990-1991 academic year. Graduate Dependent Scholarships are annual awards. Recipients are selected by the Board of Directors Selection Com¬ mittee. This AOG service is intended to directly support post-secondary education for the children of AOG graduate members.

To be eligible to apply:

A. The applicant must be the child of either agraduate life member of the AOG or agraduate who has maintained annual member¬ ship for at least the five consecutive years immediately preceding the submission of the application package. AOG membership re¬ quirements for applicants who are children of deceased graduates will be evaluated on an individual basis ty the selection committee.

B. The applicant must either be the graduate’s natural child or legally adopted child, but need not be financially dependent upon the graduate or his/her surviving spouse.

C. The applicant must agree to enroll as afull-time student, as defined by the institution, at acollege or university accredited by an ap¬ propriate regional or national accrediting body. The applicant’s program of study may be in any field at either the graduate or undergraduate level.

The scholarship amount can be as high as $2,000 for the academic year and is paid in one lump sum directly to the student upon his/her demonstrated acceptance into the accredited institution. An individual may receive atotal of four of these annual scholarships, but they do not have to be applied for, or awarded, in consecutive years.

Scholarship award winners, as well as those applicants not selected to receive ascholarship in agiven year, are encouraged to reapply for scholarships in subsequent years. These applicants compete with all new applicants for subsequent-year scholarship monies.

The number of scholarships to be awarded each year and the dollar amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the board of direc¬ tors. The scholarship winners will be determined based on acombina¬ tion of demonstrated performance and need. The deadline for receiv¬ ing application packages is March 31 for both initial applications and reapplications.

The application and selection process is as follows:

A. For initial applications, the package must include:

1. Official high school and college transcripts (if applicable) reflec¬ ting at least aminimum GPA of 3.0 on a4.0 scale

2. ACT/SAT scores

3. Listing of extracurricular activities

4. Summary of employment history

5. Three letters of recommendation

6. Apersonal statement by the applicant of his/her education goals (500 words or less)

7. If the applicant wants the selection committee to consider his/her financial status, the ACT family financial statement must be completed and returned to ACT for analysis. The applicant must request apersonal copy of the resulting Comprehensive Financi^AidReport(CFAR).ThisCFARmustbepartofthe application package. If the applicant does not have afinancial need or does not want financial status to be considered by the selection committee, the following statement will be submit¬ ted as part fo the application package: “I do not want my finan¬ cial status to be considered by the selection committee in the evaluation of my application.”

8. Name of graduate parent and year of graduation from USAFA

B. Applicants who have previously submitted application packages, regardless of whether or not they were awarded ascholarship, must submit the following information if they desire to be con¬ sidered for asubsequent-year annual scholarship:

1. Date last application package was submitted

2. Official transcript reflecting new grades since last application

3. Additions to extracurricular activities, if any

4. New ACT/SAT scores, if any

New letters of recommendation (not to exceed three) may be submitted

6. Anew personal statement, if educational goals have changed

7. Anew ACT CFAR, if there has been asignificant change in financial status or if requested by the selection committee. If anew ACT CFAR is not submitted, the application must in¬ clude one of the following statements: “My financial status has not changed significantly from my previous CFAR” or “I do not want my financial status to be considered by the selection committee in the evaluation of my application.”

8. Update of employment history

C. Aselection committee will be convened by the AOG president to evaluate and prioritize the applicants. The rank ordering of ap¬ plicants will be completed by 1May.

D. Scholarship winners will be notified during the month of May. They will be required to provide proof of acceptance at an ac¬ credited school and submit astatement that they intend to attend that school prior to actual receipt of the award monies. Alternates and nonselected applicants will also be notified during the month of May.

E. Appropriate publicity of scholarship selectees will be made in Checkpoints.

Application packages and questions on this scholarship program should be directed to Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, AOG Vice President, Services.

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Association of Graduates

Available Member Bene fi ts/Services

CHECKPOINTS Magazineyour quarterly link to friends, classmates and the Academy.

REGISTER OF GRADUATESannual presentation of biographical informa¬ tion on all Academy graduates.

AOG MASTERCARDfavorable terms and credit limits from Air Academy National Bank.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTSspecial rates from Budget -(8(X)) 527-0700 (AOG ID #D00108). You must present your AOG-provided Budget card when picking up your car.

HOTEL DISCOUNTS-

●save 10% at participating Clarion, Comfort and Quality Inns, Hotels, Resorts -(800) 221-2222. (Ask for the travelers discount for AFA AOG members.)

●15% savings at Woodfm Suites -(800) 237-8811.

●an approximate 20% saving at the Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs. Call (719) 599-9100 and ask for the AOG RSVIP Rate (excludes special and group events). You must present your AOG membership card on check-in.

SCHOLARSHIPSapreparatory school scholarship via the Falcon Foundation &graduate dependent scholarships.

Class Ring Information

Graduates who need to replace or have their Academy class rings repaired should do so directly through the manufacturer. The manufac¬ turer has the expertise and equipment to repair or replace your ring. They offer free resizing,cleaning and free refinishing. Lxx;al jewelers could have difficulty in making repairs, and may charge for services you would receive free from the manufacturer. Below are the manufac¬ turers and how to contact them:

Autrey Brothers/Jostens

c/o Gary Autrey

6100 E. 39th Ave. Denver, CO 80207 (303) 388-4151

L.G. Balfour

13183 Spica Drive Littleton, CO 80124 (303) 790-7457

Herff Jones

1141 North Capitol Indianapolis, IN 46202 (401) 331-1240

Classes of 1960, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990

1968, 1976, 1982,

Classes of 1959, 1961, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1975 1965,

Classes of 1985, 1987, 1988

American Airlines Offers

Discounts

to AOG Members

The AOG is pleased to announce that it has arranged for special round-trip airfare discounts to Colorado Springs with American Airlines. The rate is a45 percent discount from standard coach fere or five percent from any other lowest applicable fare following all published rules. The rates are valid for the follow¬ ing 1990 events:

New Appointee Orientations: 8-9 March 1990; 5-6 April and 19-20 April 1990

Graduation Week Activities: 15 May-2 June 1990

Class of 1994 Entrance into the Academy: 29 June 1990

Parents’ Weekend: 31 August-3 September 1990

Class of ’60 Reunion: 6-9 September 1990

Class of ’70 and ’80 Reunions and Homecoming: 13-16 September 1990

Class of ’65 Reunion: 4-7 October 1990

Discounted travel rates for the above events are valid two days prior to the event until two days after the event date shown above. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance. Reservations can be made through atravel agency or by calling American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790. In either case, ask for “Star Number S02Z0VT” in order to insure you receive this special rate.

REUNIONS/HOMECOMINGScoordination and planning by your AOG.

CHAPTERSsupport for some 25 chapters throughout the world.

MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIAAcademy/AOG—unique items created especially for members.

SABER RENTALsets of six for the military wedding.

LOCATOR SERVICEneed to find afellow graduate? We help!

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, members enjoy all privileges of regular members. For more information on corporate life memberships write to Charles F. Gaasch, director of develop¬ ment, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. Phone (719) 472-4513.

AOG Biographical Information

From: NAME

To: AOG, USAF Academy DATE

1. Make the following changes in my graduate/associate (circle one) records:

Association of Graduates

United States Air Force Academy Colorado 80840-5000

AOG &USAFA Gift Merchandise

Large Mugs (white)

Small Mugs (blue)

Coffee Cups (white)

USAFA Silk Tie (blue or garnet)

AOG Blazer Patch (sew-on)

AOG Charm (3/4" sterling silver by Jostens)

Lance Sijan Book {Into the Mouth of the Cat by Malcolm McConnell, 253 pages, hardbound)

2Sth Anniversary Book (260 pages, 9x12 hardbound pictorial history of the Academy)

AOG Carafe Set (one carafe and two glasses)

USAFA Carafe Set (one carafe and two glasses) $22.00

Academy Sport Cap

With class year: Without numerals

Musical Booster Button {3'A" Falcon spirit button plays the Air Force Song)

License Plate Frames (Imprinted “Alumnus, U.S. Air Force Academy”)

Laser-Engraved Walnut Plaque (of Cadet Area)

Cadet Saber (Sold to graduate AOG members only)

Chapel Mantel Clock (Westminster chimes, battery-powered, Bulova)

“Here’s aToast” Limited edition of 850 signed and numbered by the artist Keith Ferris. 24x30" print of F-16 missing man formation flown during the 1983 Homecoming Memorial Ceremony.

“Gyrfalcon:” Limited AOG com¬ memorative issue signed by artist, Charles Frace. 20x26" print.

’82" Thunderbirds Over Academy:” Edition of 750 signed by artist, Rick Broome. 20x28" print.

NOTE: Prices are for AOG

Lt. Gen Hosmer Speaks to Cadet Commanders

Lt. Gen. Bradley C. Hosmer, ’59, the Air Force inspector general, stressed putting “service above self’ as he put many key officership issues into perspective while speaking at the 12th Cadet Commanders’ Leadership Enrichment Seminar, Sept. 15 and 16, at the Sheraton Inn.

Lt. Gen. Bradley C. Hosmer, ’59

Classified ads are limited to three column inches each. Rates are $18 acolumn inch plus $13.50 if art or make-up are required. Halftones (photos) are an addi¬ tional $10.50 each. Send your copy or double-spaced typewritten ad to Editor, Checkpoints magazine, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Amajor multinational corporation with extensive operations in the U.S. and around the world is seeking candidates for the position of corporate security representative.

Candidates for these challenging positions will be self-motivated, career and results-oriented individuals with high energy, mature judgment, well-developed social skills and very strong writing skills. They must have strong analytical skills, the ability to make verbal presentations and be able to learn both research skills and the development of proactive security programs. Agraduate degree or professional designation (ex: C.P.A.) is preferred and fluency in foreign languages would be valued as would overseas experience.

These are challenging and interesting positions involving both complex and routine investigations and security programs throughout the corporation’s world¬ wide operations. They will appeal to individuals with background and experience in intelligence investigations and white-collar crime investigations. The selected candidates should anticipate approximately 20-35 percent travel. These posi¬ tions could lead to management positions within the corporation.

The positions available are bas^ in Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta. An ex¬ tremely attractive compensation and benefit package awaits the successful can¬ didate. For further information, please reply directly to the company. Resumes may be sent in confidence to P.O. Box 811431, Chicago, 111. 60681-1431.

LAS VEGAS, BOULDER CITY

Southern Nevada has alot to offer and there is no personal, corporate or in¬ heritance tax. If you’re PCS to Nellis or just looking for agreat retirement loca¬ tion, Call Tom McCance, ’74, broker-salesman, seven-year Las Vegas realtor. 1-800-937-1121. Free Information Package.

ATTORNEY DIRECTORY

For business or personal use, adirectory of more than 800 lawyers who have graduated from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Naval and Military Academies is now available. The Directory of Lawyers Graduating from U.S. Service Academies, 1988, may be purchased by sending $25 to: Washington Publishing Group, Inc., 14409 Rich Branch Drive, Gaithersburg, Md. 20878.

The general emphasized the importance of encouraging disagreement while also noting that disagreement and disloyalty are not the same. He also stressed the role of the commander for setting the standard for his people.

“No matter what you do, your conduct and behavior sets the stan¬ dards,” General Hosmer said. In addition, the general pointed out that one must embrace the standards established. “If your organization doesn’t see the standards as coming from you, you lose your authority. The only important asset that commanders have is their people.”

The intensive 20-hour seminar, endowed through contributions to the Association of Graduates, was geared to enhance teamwork among the commanders and provide closer ties between cadets and officers.

“I learned so much from the conversations with senior of fi cers and the two-officer teams of facilitators,” noted one cadet commander. “It’s great to be able to talk to them and find out just how well we can work together toward common goals.”

The seminar is timed to take place after the cadets have had afew weeks to get the feel of their jobs and find out just how much they need to refine leadership skills such as such as communication, teamwork, delegation, setting standards and resolving conflict. (The Falcon Flyer)

POTPOURRI

APO/FPO ADDRESSES; For receipt of Checkpoints and the Register of Graduates via first class mail, the cost is $10 per year in addition to normal membership fees. For first class mail to foreign country addresses, contact the AOG for rates.

USAFA CADET HONOR GUARD: The USAFA Cadet Honor Guard or Color Guard would appreciate photos, stories, team rosters, etc. Please send anything you have in this regard to C2C Nathan S. Brauner, P.O. Box 5895, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80841.

DELTA MATCHES FUNDS: Delta Airlines now matches gifts to the service academies. While they did not match service academy gifts in the past, the new policy was inaugurated by Delta Airlines on July 1, 1989.

PARACHUTE TEAM REUNION: Areunion for all former members of the USAFA Parachute Team over the past 25 years is being planned for April 25-28, 1991. More information will appear in future issues of Checkpoints. Volunteers are needed to help plan this event. Please contact Cass Casada, Box 21411, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 (phone 801-942-1411) or the AOG office (719-472-2067 or AV 259-2067).

FALCON SPORTS

Falcons Capture Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

The Falcon football team whipped Army’s Black Knights 29-3 in early November at Falcon Stadium to earn the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy and win aberth to the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. Air Force had beat Navy in early October 35-7, the Falcon’s eighth consecutive win over the Navy team. The winner of the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy is automatically invited to the Liberty Bowl which will be played on Dec. 28.

At press time. Air Force had lost to Brigham Young University 44-35 the week after the Army game but still had apossibility of winning the WAC if they won both their last two games and BYU lost one of their last two. If they win the WAC, The Falcons would be eligible to play in the Holiday Bowl.

In the Army game. Falcon senior quarterback Dee Dowis passed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 141 yards, giving him the NCAA record for career passing and rushing yards by aquarter¬ back. His total of 3,336 yards breaks the previous mark of 3,299 set by Tampa’s Fred Solomon from 1971-1974.

The Falcons were upset by TCU 27-9 on Oct. 21 at Fort Worth, Texas and lost to defending national champion Notre Dame 41-27 in Falcon Stadium aweek before. The week before the Notre Dame game. Air Force beat Navy at Annapolis.

In addition to Navy, the Falcons won their five other initial games against Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colo, on Sept. 30; the University of Texas at El Paso at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 23; North¬ western at Chicago, 111. on Sept. 16; Wyoming at Falcon Stadium (the first night game under lights) on Sept. 10; and San Diego State at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 2.

About the Trophy

The Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy is symbolic of service academy football supremacy. Army was the defending champion of the three ser¬ vice academies’ most-sought-after football honor. The trophy is nam¬ ed in honor of the president and each year is presented to the service academy with the best won-lost record in inter-service competition.

Last year. Army defeated both the Air Force and Navy to win the

Itrophy. Air Force captured the trophy for the first time in 1982 when it beat Navy 24-21 at Falcon Stadium and Army 27-9 at West Point, N.Y. The Falcons have won three trophy titles since then in 1983, 1985 and 1987. Army and Navy have each won the trophy five times and all three service academies have tied for the trophy three times.

The idea for the establishment of an interservice football trophy originated with the late Gen. George B. Simler, former commander of Air Training Command and aformer Air Force Academy athletic director. The 1972 season was viewed as the appropriate time to establish the trophy since it marked the first year of round robin competition in football between the service academies.

General Simler proposed the idea to the Air Force Academy Associa¬ tion of Graduates in early 1972. The association in turn proposed the project to the alumni associations of West Point and Annapolis as suitable for joint sponsorship by the three organizations. The trophy is threesid^ and stands two-and-a-half feet tall, weighing 170 pounds. It is engraved with the seal of each academy and displays asculptured model of the mascot of each school.

The year in which the trophy is won is engraved on aplate on the appropriate academy’s side of the trophy. In the event there is no clear winner in aparticular year, the trophy remains with the winner of the previous year’s competition.

1989-90 MEN’S BASKETBALL

Falcon senior quarterback Dee Dowis throws apass during Air Force's win over Army at Falcon Stadium. The victory clinched the Commanderin-Chief’s Trophy for the Falcons and gave Dowis aNCAA record for total career yardage. (Air Force photo by SrA. Scott Cook)

Hockey Team Must Rely on Teamwork

This year’s Falcon hockey team will rely on teamwork and the chemistry between the players in pursuing success, rather than relying on afew seniors, according to hockey head coach Chuck Delich, ’77. “The loss of more than 60 percent of our scoring punch leaves alot of questions marks,” the fifth-year coach said after losing eight seniors who have graduated.

Delich said he will be depending on senior defensemen Kurt Rohloff and Matt Watson to provide leadership for this year’s team. Rofloff was last year’s captain and will retain the captaincy this season. Watson might be moved back to forward, the position he played his first two years, to put some experience in the forward ranks.

“During the early part of the season, we’ll concentrate on the defen¬ sive end of the rink, because that’s where the core of our experience is. We’ll try to keep the scores low because we don’t have all the scor¬ ing power we once did,” Delich said. “It’ll be important for Jason Man¬ taro and Bo Beckman to get off to agood start as well.”

Beckman is the team’s leading returning scorer as asophomore who

Falcon Cagers to Lean on Experienced Seniors

Seniors Raymond Dudley and Jeff Bowling, with 107 Falcon basket¬ ball starts between them, will be depended on basketball coach Reggie Minton to show the otherwise-inexperienced team the way through what could be along season for the Air Force Academy.

Dudley averaged 26.6 points last year, sixth nationally and best in the Western Athletic Conference. His 3.75 3-pointers per game was eighth nationally and he was the top scorer in every 1988-89 game for the academy, 14-14 overall. He is already the academy career-scoring leader with 1,558 points.

The 1988-89 starting front line was made up of three other seniors, Mike Lockwood, Chad Kimble and Mark Slimko. In their place pro¬ bably will be juniors Aaron Benson (6-8 center). Dale French (6-6 for¬ ward), and David Quick (6-8 forward) or Chris Lowry (6-4 forward).

Coach Minton has a55-85 record with the Falcons as he begins his sixth season. According to Minton, “I will ask our senior co-captain guards, Jeffrey and Raymond, to hold this team together and bring this team together. Ihave two good guys to do that.”

scored 10 goals and 17 assists. Mantaro is the second-leading return¬ ing scorer with 11 goals and 15 assists.

Other promising players to watch will be junior forwards Mark Skibinski and Mike Veneri. They combined to score five goals and 19 assists. Mark Majewski, asophomore who saw limited action on the varsity team last season, is atkented forward who tied the junior varsity record of 41 points during his time as afreshman on the junior varsity team.

Goaltending is probably one of the Falcons’ deepest positions. Junior Mike Plank went 6-7-2 last season with agoals-against average of 4.36 and Mark Liebich, afreshman last year, posted an 8-5-1 record, 4.27 GAA and .881 save percentage.

There are also anumber of promising freshman who have agood chance to see ice time. Among them are Calvin Ingraham at right wing, Deron Christy (winger), Steven Masiello (defenseman), and Darec Liebel at goaltender.

The talent loss from last year’s squad includes Joe Delich (the coach’s younger brother and now an assistant coach), Joe Doyle, Jim Jirele (aslo an assistant coach), Greg Gutterman, Matt Travelant, John Anzlec, and defensemen Kevin McManaman and Jeff Banks.

Richardson Named Fall Cadet Wing Commander

Cadet Joseph C. Richardson has been selected the Air Force Academy’s new Cadet Wing commander for the fall semester. He is the third black in school history to achieve such adistinction.

The 24-year-old brings some impressive honors with him to the academy. Prior to admittance, Richardson enlisted in the Air Force and served at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Mich., for three years. During that assignment, he was named airman of the quarter twice and air¬ man of the year for the 410th Combat Support Group and technician of the year for the personnel career field. He earned these honors in 1984.

Also while stationed at K.I. Sawyer, Richardson attended Northern Michigan University, taking courses in subjects he lacked in high school in order to better his chances of gaining an appointment to the academy.

He attended the US. Air Force Academy Preparatory School for one year, during which he accumulated outstanding grade point and military point averages. During his first year at the academy, he was named the Class of 1990’s vice president. Other positions he has held include sergeant major and basic cadet training commander. Richardson said, based on his performance in those jobs, he was chosen as Cadet Wing commander by the group air officers commanding and the deputy com¬ mandant of cadets.

One of the things he sees as making both better officers and better people is teaching the cadets how to deal with the enlisted force.

“You’re going to have to learn to come to them and draw upon their experience and expertise in the Air Force in order to make your opera¬ tion run smoothly. If you can’t do that then your operation is afailure. That’s the bottom line.”

CIC Joseph C. Richardson discusses class notes with C2C Lisa Brown. (Air Force photo by SrA. Scott Cook)

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Robert L. Boland, Jr., ’85

First Lieutenant Robert L. Boland, Jr. Class of 1985, was killed in an aircraft accident near Nellis AFB, Nevada on April 5, 1989. Bob was stationed at Lakenheath, England, flying the F-111 when he went to Nevada for the Red Flag program. While returning from alow-level mission, Bob’s aircraft went down. Neither he nor his weapons system operator survived.

Bob was born on Sept. 7, 1963 in Duluth, Minn, and moved to Col¬ umbus, Miss, with his parents in 1977. In Columbus, he was an Eagle Scout and valedictorian of his class at Lee High School.

In 1985, Bob graduated from the Air Force Academy and was selected for EURO-NATO Pilot Training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. He was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and amaster of aeronautical science degree which he had nearly completed from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Iremember Bob was avery sharp individual. It seemed as though he was always on the Superintendent’s List for both military and academic excellence. But the thing Iremember the most about Bob was his devotion. Whether it was his studies, his flying, or whatever. Bob succeeded at many things in his life because he approached them with his whole heart. The greatest example of his devotion was in his reverence to God. Bob was adevout Christian, and Ilearned alot in the Bible studies that he led. More importantly, his life was an exam¬ ple to me as Iwitnessed the faithfulness of aman who was sincere about knowing the Lord. Iam truly confident that he died with peace in his life.

Bob is survived by his parents, Robert and Lou Boland of Colum¬ bus; his sister, Lt. LuAnne Boland of Key West Naval Air Station, Fla.; his maternal grandmother, Norene West of Grenada, Miss, and his pater¬ nal grandmother, Eddith Boland Patterson of Northport, Ala. The Boland’s ask that memorials be made to the Lee High Scholarship Fund; the MUW Foundation; Troop 63 of the Pushmataha Area Council of the Boy Scouts or to the Youth Ministry of First Baptist Church, Col¬ umbus, Miss. (Capt. Jud Jusell, ’85)

Sean P. Murphy, ’87

Second Lieutenant Sean P. Murphy, Class of 1987, died May 1, 1989 when his F-15 crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. At the time, Sean was an F-15 pilot assigned to the 95 TFTS, 325 TTW, Tyndall AFB, Fla. Amemorial service was held May 9at Tyndall and he was buried at his hometown of Warsaw, Ind. on May 13.

Sean was born July 15, 1965 the son of Robert and Gayle Murphy. He will be remembered and missed by his wife, Bev; his parents and sister, Erin; and by his many friends and relatives. Sean grew up in Warsaw, graduating from high school in 1983. Because of the closeness found in asmall town, the people there admired Sean for his many

Sean P. Murphy, ’87

achievements. They shared in his dream of graduating from the Air Force Academy and becoming an Air Force pilot.

Sean and Igrew to be close friends as we roomed together during our last two years in CS-28. It seemed that our interests were very similar, whether it be sports, books, or entertainment. We were especial¬ ly alike in that we each had met the right woman in our lives, and were planning our two marriages directly after graduation. Iwill never forget Sean’s dedication to his studies. He worked especially hard to beat the dean in his upper-level math and EE courses. Of course, he could always find the time for agame of racquetball, to work acrossword puzzle, or to watch “Top Gun” just one more time. Perhaps Sean’s greatest attribute was that he was always happy. His warm personality, combin¬ ed with his nonstop sense of humor made everyone he knew afriend. Sean’s flawless integrity, combined with his high moral standards, was atestimony to his strong religious upbringing and beliefs. His outstan¬ ding leadership ability was proven as he guided our squadron through difficult times as the fall semester squardron commander. Sean was on top of the world as our last final exams were taken. June Week, along-awaited marriage, and pilot training would fill the remainder of 1987.

Sean’s first assignment after graduation was UPT at Reese AFB, Texas. His diligence, hard work, and love of flying were rewarded when he earned his wings in September of 1988. His knowledge and flying prowess graduated Sean second in his class, the T-38 Top Stick, and the top Academic Ace. His prize for these accomplishments was an F-15 assignment to Bitburg AB, Germany. Sean was proud of his achievements, but more importantly, humble in his abilities. In November of 1988, Sean and Bev moved on to Holloman AFB, N.M. for Lead-In Fighter Training. In February of 1989 they moved to Tyn¬ dall where Sean began flying the F-15 as part of the 95 TFTS. His dream of becoming afighter pilot had been realized.

Although there are many fortunate to have been Sean’s friend, his best friend was truly his wife. Sean and Bev were blessed to have a love much stronger than the tough times of cadet life, or the many miles that separated them. As aroommate, Inever had aday pass without Sean talking to me about Bev; the fun times they had shared, or the plans they had for the future. As the days counted down toward their marriage, Sean’s excitement was contagious. Bev’s love was unwaver¬ ing, as their frequent moves after graduation required her to put her own high ambitions on hold as she supported Sean 100 percent. Their love for each other was an example others could follow.

Sean lived his life with adeep love for his wife and family, his coun¬ try, and his flying. His brothers-in-arms will always remember him, and salute him at this time. Goodbye for now Sean P. May God be with you, and keep you in His presence. (Lt. Brett Christensen, ’87)

(Continued on page 64.)

CLASS NEWS i)

Pete Todd

3550 Camels Ridge Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (719) 632-2523

Percent members: 80

Those of you who were there will recall what abitterly-fought campaign it was! The election of your new Class Secretary and Exalted Scribe was marked by Balkan political maneuvering and hotly-contested delegate caucuses. It was anear-run thing, but, in the end, my candidacy prevailed by the narrowest of margins. (Translation: Istepped out to go to the head and R.L., my ex-roomie, finally got his chance to get back at me for the time Ibuttered his low-quarters just before SAMI! I’ve heard that the nanosecond interval between the lone nomination and my election by acclamation is currently being reviewed for in¬ clusion in the next Guinness Book of Records.)

Anyway, Icheerfully accepted the challenge with but one reservation: upon noting the sparse upper foliage of all the class officers, Iinquired whether a smooth dome was prerequisite for or aconsequence of the job. This query drew gales of appreciative laughter from the incumbents along with ajudo chop to the windpipe. This is going to be afun group to work with, Ican see that.

As to the scribe part of it, Ican’t say Iwasn’t warned. Every previous scribe has told me that everybody wants to see his name in print, everybody wants to hear about classmates, but except for asainted few, nobody has the time or in¬ clination to write or call about his or his family’s moves, achievements, or ac¬ tivities. Thus the unending chorus of plaintive appeals for cards, letters, anonymous phone calls, anything to fill up the space. I’m going to need your support, too, but 1won’t grovel and beg. Instead, I’d like to suggest adifferent focus for this space.

For the first 20-plus years, this column was avehicle for exchanging infor¬ mation with afamiliar vocabulary. Everybody knew where Randolph and Ed¬ wards AFB are, most of us (eventually) came to know what aPentagon assign¬ ment entails, and we could all comprehend terms like IP, commander, program manager, maintenance officer, etc. In essence, we talked about one another in ashorthand of base and duty title that all of us understood.

The reunion brought home vividly how much that’s changed. Except for the handful of severely-gifted classmates still on active duty, the center of gravity of the ’59ers has shifted to the much more diverse and much less universally understood civilian sector. 'Within five years, virtually all of us will be out of uniform. Iwas shocked to find out how much Ididn 't taow about what so many of you are accomplishing in second careers.

This experience has convinced me that it’s time to complete aprocess begun earlier scribes; namely, to convert this column from essentially aPCS bulletin board to ashowcase for the achievements of military and civilian classmates and their families. If you agree with this proposal (remember, this is your col¬ umn, not mine!), it will call for amore active involvement from all of you. Inotherwords,b^sandgirls,achange-of-addresscard,byitself,willnolonger hack it.

Ican hear the deafening yawns from the cynics who have heard it all before and know it won’t work. I’m betting it will, for two reasons. First, Iintend to enlist the aid of asecret weapon, to wit, the real masters of the household: the spouses.

It’s not that the wives have any more spare time than the husbands; often, in this era of dual careers, just the opposite is true. But I’ve conclud^ that:

a) most wives are more conscientious and better organized about correspondence, b) they have fewer phony reservations about bragging on their family, and e) are therefore abetter bet to report on your glittering achievements (or nag you unmercifully until you do).

The second reason for my optimism is that if my information well runs dry, Iwill be obliged to exercise my well-known inclination toward creative writing. You may be treated to medleys of lyrics to Hungarian marching songs, fanciful accounts of scandalous career setbacks (yours), full-page accounts of my grand¬ childrens’ latest cute sayings, family vacation snapshots, and like that. Now if that prospect, along widi the possiblity of my developing apen-pal relationship with your wife, doesn’t send you stumbling for your typewriter or telephone, nothing will!

This column will only be interesting if it’s about you, because you’re what’s interesting to your classmates. So whether you’re in or out of uniform, husband or wife, making tons of money or, like me, shuffling along in the ranks of the

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genteel unemployed, please help me help you keep alive the bonds of communicaiton and the genuine affection that have molded this class for nearly 40 years.

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

Percent members: 77

Ihope that you took the time to read R.L. PENN’s article in the last issue of Checkpoints detailing the Class of ’59 30-year reunion. From that article and all other accounts, and by the looks of the pictures, the entire weekend was an unparalleled success. (That is until September 1990 when we top it.) Dick SCHEHR, Jock SCHWANK, Jim GLAZA and Ihave begun serious work on all the details necessary to m^e our weekend amemorable one. Idisclaim any parochialism but it is all coming together quite well and, for those of you who remember, it will surpass our 25th year celebration. Per your stated desire, the weekend of 7-9 September may be the most structured unstructured weekend you will ever spend in Colorado Springs. In late February, we will forward a registration package with all the necessary details to allow you enough plann¬ ing time to make the show. Pass the world; we need to have each and every classmate there to make it acomplete success. We will do our part but you must do yours.

Icommissioned aspy to search out and report on the whereabouts of John and Deanne McCULLOUGH. Contrary to historic reports and all common sense, John and Deanne are not in Dyersburg, TN but are in Buffalo, MN where John is agentleman larmer spending most of his time guiding hunting parties. Would you believe that he raises pheasants in his bam and releases them so that he can continue the hunting expeditions into the next century. It all sounds too good to be true. All is reported well with the McCulloughs but Idon’t know if Ihave succeeded in securing his promise to take asmall break and make it to Col¬ orado in 1990.

Several of our folk have recently joined the roles of ex-Air Force officers. With apologies to any I’ve missed, Ifound the names of Chris WARACK, Howie BRONSON, Les HOBGOOD, Phil COOKE, Dick SEXTON, Don WOLFSWINKEL and Charlie WATERMAN on varying lists as entering the realm of the kiwi with regards to putting their Air Force wings up on the wall. It’s ramored that their wives Pat, Judy, Marilyn, Cookie, Sally, Ronnie and MaryAnn got together and bought two rolls of stamps just to make sure they their resumes out. They claim that it was nice to have them around the house achange but there is such athing as too much of agood deal. After the “honey-do” list was complete (the first time in 30 years for any of them), they did not want to relive having children around the house who required constant entertainment. Guys, in your newly-evolved life of leisure, drop me anote so Ican tell the world the secrets of all those successes.

The Wall Street Journal on Aug. 1, using abyline from Mequon, WI, an¬ nounced that Medalist Industries had named Ted HOPKINS as their chairman, president and CEO. Medalist is aproducer of leisure and industrial products. (Is there aconflict of interest there; somehow it seems to me that leisure and industry are contradictory terms.) Well it isn’t the first time that Ted has been between arock and ahaid place. Wasn’t it in September 1959 that words from Atlantic City placed Ted in arather tight but somewhat envious spot? Congramlations Ted, it sounds like avery fine move.

Afew change-of-address cards did find their way to the AOG office. Sid and Ann GURLEY outgrew their home in Jupiter, FL again and found another one in the same ville. Phil and Elizabeth MEINHARDT, in his quest for acongres¬ sional seat, has relocated from Topeka, KS to Alexandria, VA to be nearer to the action. Don and Ronnie WOLFSWINKEL gave up on Andrews AFB, MD and slid down the coast to Summerville, SC in August—just in time to greet Hurricane Hugo. Ihope they were on the leeward slide of the world. From news reports, it does not look like much fun for the Charleston gang. And, as Imen¬ tioned earlier, with retirement, Chris and Pat WARACK are headed for Monu¬ ment, CO to soak up some Falcon Power. If any of these folk have moved near you homesteaders—give them awelcome call and offer to show them the local fishing spots, golf courses, or direct them to your favorite watering hole.

Last week Isaw acopy of the letter that Tony BURSHNICK sent to several classmates in support of the AOG Building Fund. He very clearly articulated the need for all of us to display our interest in the project if we are to gain the outside support required to complete the job. These fund-raising efforts are fiinny in that visible core support breeds increased interest in ever-widening circles. Without visible interest on the part of us early graduates, it is almost impossi¬ ble to mobilize benefactor interest. So, don’t just read and discard Tony’s letter. Do something about it before it leaves your memory.

Iknow this does not rank up there in the timeliness category but when he returned his survey outlining his reunion thoughts, Vic THOMAS sent along avery nice letter which Iwould like to pass on. He outlined his military career describing along association with the C-130 which he flew just about everywhere. He also flew just about every model. He detailed tours in Vietnam and Alaska where he spent lots of time at Sondestrom flying on and off the ice cap. Somehow during all this aviating he picked up jump wings and added the combat jump star. He received his MA through AFIT, by way of the University of Arizona. Following his 28-year Air Force career, he and his wife, Sandy, settled in the Las Vegas/Boulder City area where he is toiling away for New York Life while Sandy is busy teaching sixth grade. Their four children are all in various stages of college-related work having (1) recently graduated, (2) attending or (3) in the final stages of preparation. Vic claims that the life insurance business is challenging, rewarding and one hell-of-a-lot of work. Any further updates will have to be gained at the 30-year get-together.

Ted STUMM also responded to the survey with aletter which bordered on nostalgia. He was preparing for his retirement and fondly recalled those events which stood out in his career, which he described as “pretty standard for the most part”. Ted, I’m not sure any career that spans 28 years in the Air Force could be categorized as standard. He speaks warmly of his time in Turkey and all the good he was able to do with and for the Turkish people. He and Dona were looking forward to the next career with enthusiasm. Iknow that the tran¬ sition is now complete and asecond letter is in order to let us know where you settled and what you found to spice up your future years.

The mail from you guys has literally dryed up and Ihaven’t heard so much as aword in months. My cache of material is nearly exhausted so it is time to limber up your fingers and either hit the computer keyboard or grab awriting utensil and drop me aline. In the recent past agreat number of you have moved to second careers and it would be nice to report to the rest of the class just what you are up to. Don’t neglect writing about your wives since many of them are really doing some interesting and exciting things—I mean in addition to keep¬ ing you happy. Take the time—WRITE.

Shortly after turning in this column, Iwas told that Mike BUCHEN is courageously fighting agrim battle against cancer. On the phone he told me he is undergoing strong chemotherapy and doesn’t know how long he can con¬ tinue. He really needs all our support so take aminute and contact him: (213) 640-8909, 861 Eucalyptus Drive, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Randy Cubero

7163 Wintery Loop

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 598-7155

AV: 259-3820

Percent members: 88

Well good people, you talk about starting the football season off on apositive note. As Iwrite this article the fabulous Falcons have just won their opener against the San Diego State Aztecs 52-35, their second contest against the WAC champions, the Wyoming Cowboys 45-7, and their third game against Nor¬ thwestern 48-31. In all the years that Ihave been associated with the Academy football program, Ihave never seen such domination by asingle player as was the case with the play of Dee Dowis. I’m ready to vote for the Heisman trophy right now. Dee has become the all-time leading rusher with over 2,780 yards gained on the ground and he still has practically the whole season left. What’s even more amazing is that he only weighs 153 lbs. (Why do Ilove to see these little guys do so well?) This year also the Falcons have ashot at two bowls, one if they win the Western Athletic Conference (the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA) and the other if they win the Commander-in Chiefs Trophy (the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN). So start making your vacation plans today. You’ll just have to wait to see where you’ll be going until alittle later on in the season.

Looking ahead to our 30th reunion, Iasked all you good people to write, call or somehow get word to me as to where you all would like to have our get-together, either in San Francisco or good ole USAFA. Well, the ballots are in, counted and unfortunately still inconclusive: one vote for San Francisco, and one vote for USAFA. My mandate however is clear. Since there was no ground swell of enthusiasm for San Francisco, we, the locals, will start plann¬ ing for the reunion at USAFA. Our tradition has been that we will try for a home football game, but not necessarily the Homecoming Weekend. Nothing is sacred, however, so your comments on the timing, the events, or anything else will be greatly appreciated.

Speaking of the locals, the QUINLANs were gracious to host this year’s first party at their house. The following photo shows just what adistinguished group we have become—aging like fine wine. On Mike and Susan’s back redwood deck you have somewhere in the picture: the JONES, ELLERs, CONLEYs, SAUNDERS, MCCUEs, COPPOCKs, STORMs, TABORs, Linda NEEL (Charlie was TDY or whatever you civilians call taking abusiness trip) and Jan CUBERO (Randy was behind the camera).

At the party, Earl and Lillie SAUNDERS told me about their wonderful threeweek vacation to England this summer. They visited with Art and Holly KERR in Burts Farm, England. The highlight of the trip was going to Levamham AB, one of the many B-17 launch areas during WWII. While they were there they stayed at the Castle Hotel named after US. General Castle who died at Levamham on Dec 24, 1945. Earl said that it felt just like he was in the movie “12 O’clock High” when they walked through the control tower and saw all the graffiti on the walls. Afterwards they visited one of the town pubs, and the townspeople wanted to know if they were part of the crews stationed there during the war.

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This next picture is or our intrepid travelers. Art, Lillie, Holly and Earl, down¬ ing afew brews after it

Dick COPPOCK filled me in on Bruce HINDS flying the B-2 bomber for Northrop as the chief test pilot and lo and behold Bruce was kind enough to send me acommemorative maiden flight post card signed by him and AF pro¬ ject pilot Col. Rick Couch. Bruce said that he’s still flying the B-2 and the F-16 for chase and that he’s doing alot of interesting flying. You might say that! A great historical milestone for one of our special classmates and Iknow everyone joins me in congratulating Bruce on such asignificant career achievement. Dick also received word that Roger WOODBURY is working as acivilian simulator instructor on McGuire AFB, NJ and Terry STORM mentioned that on atrip to St Paul he came across Larritz Johnson. Larritz didn’t graduate with the class, but was aspecial occasion to relive our cadet days.

Ireceived anumber of great letters for the quarter and Iagain want to thank everyone who takes the time to write the poor scribe, because without them you would only be getting news about the CUBEROs. Sam HARDAGE wrote to announce the arrival of Chase Woodfm HARDAGE on Aug 10, 1989, report¬ ing in at 8pounds and 5ounces, packed in a20'A inch defensive-end frame. Sam and Vivian are now residing in La Jolla, CA on apermanent basis. This next picture is of our newest ’61 parents basking in the “moment.”

Imagine Charlie Neel in the big chair.

dawned on them that the locals mistook them for septuagenarians.

'‘Post Mission wind-down ’’

Sam gives new meaning to ''bedside.' ’

Addison THOMPSON wrote me from Palmdale, CA where he is still flying for North American Aircraft (Rockwell). Addison said he had the occasion to takeatriptoSanFranciscoanddropp^bytheSonomaCutrerWineryfor avisit. Brice, unfortunately, was on atwo-week business trip, but his people were kind enough to give Addie and girlfriend acomplete tour of their premier facility. He also visited with another AF buddy (non-grad type) A1 Kneir, and found out about a63-B pilot training reunion at Williams Ara on the 15-17th of September. That was my PT class and Ihad every intention of making the reunion, but forgot that Iwas the NCAA rep and that we played an away game at Northwestern that same weekend.

Tom ELLER, however, did make the reunion and reported that everyone had afabulous time. Unfortunately, all the active-duty guys had trouble atten¬ ding this special event. Lee BUTLER, who made this third star last year and is currently the J-5 for the JCS, had to cancel at the last minute due to adeath in the family. Our condolences to Lee and Doreen on the passing away of Doreen’s father. Stu BOYD, who is still the commandant at AFIT, WrightPatterson AFB; Hanson SCOTT, the commander at Camp Smith, Hawaii; and Twy WILLIAMS, up in North Bay, Ontario as the deputy commander of their NORAD region, were all unable to make the event.

Of those who came to Williams AFB, Tom shared some very nostalgic mements with Phil LANE, our “legal beagle” in San Angelo, TX; Darrell KOERNER, vice president for Air Brakes with the CSX Transportation Cor¬ poration, and By THEURER, chief engineer with the CTA Corporation, at China Lake Naval Station, CA. In addition to the camaraderie and the instant rapport that everyone experienced, Tom tells me that two instances stood out as most memorable on the trip. First, was when someone mentioned that the captains who were escoring them around the facilities were not even bom yet when 63-B graduated from Williams, and second was when the class wanted to take apicture in front of the T-33 and they asked ayoung lieutenant where they could find the static display—he wanted to know what aT-33 was! Arrr;

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Ialso received aletter from Brice JONES pleading his case for the San Fran¬ cisco reunion. He used some pretty cute stationery. On the top of each page there is anewspaper headline from the Yolo County Gazette that proclaimed, “JONES FOUND LEGALLY SANE.” If you are afraid of the answer, don’t ask the quesiton is what Ialways say.

Larry KARNOWSKI also wrote to announce his “final” retirement and to authorize $6,100 of our class funds for the new AOG building. Any remaining class funds can be used as seed money for our 30th reunion.

This award rarely gets presented and now we know why!

This final picture is of Col. Carlos Bejar, the Bolivian AF attache, present¬ ing to one Hecter Andres NEGRONI, Bolivian AF Command, wings for outstanding performance during Hector’s 1972-74 Bolivian tour. Hector said they only missed the presentation suspense by 15 years, and he thought his retire¬ ment MSM was late!

The final story is of “Snoopy” THOMAS who now wants to be called “Mr. Secretary.” Charlie has become New Mexico’s top landlord working in the cabinet of Governor Garrey Curruthers as the secretary of General Services. Charlie wants to make it perfectly clear that his department has absolutely nothing to do with HUD.

Some late changes in addresses are that Frank WILLIS moved from Travis to Scott AFB, Bill SANZENBACHER is still in Chicago but in another house, and Jerry LEFTON moved from O’Fallon, IL to Kirtland AFB.

Well dear friends, here in Colorado the aspen are beginning to turn, signal¬ ing the end of another incredible summer. Fall in Colorado has to be one of nature’s most colorful and beautiful spectacles. As we approach the blessed season of Christmas, here’s hoping that 1989 brought you all your fill of hap¬ piness and good cheer, and that 1990 will be even better. God bless and see you next quarter.

HELP BUILD AHOME FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION!

John W. (Jack) Jamba

4Judy Ct. Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 867-7758

Percent members; 70

Hi REDTAGS! It is anice autumn day in Florida.. .warm and humid. The good weather won’t be here for acouple of weeks. I’m going to start off with ahearty congratulations to Butch VICCELLIO, our first three-star general. For those of you who were at the 20th and 25th reunions.. .the knee pads made the big difference in Butch’s career. Ihave achange of address from him and his wife indicating that they now reside on General’s Row at Bolling. Ihaven’t read an Air Force Times in months so Idon’t know his current assignment. How about aquick note before the next Checkpoints goes out.

Now for asummary of acall Igot from Gail PECK. After he retired, he bought ahouse in August of ’88 in Las Vegas. He then enrolled at UNLV in amaster’s program. Ithink he said it was an investment/financial type of study program. He’s halfway through. Together with ascholarship and some part-time work he does at the university, he hopes to finish in May of ’90. His children are spread out abit. Son Jack is abanker in Scotland. Seems like he met a Scots girl while the ftunily was in Saudi Arabia and he followed her there. His oldest daughter, Kayte, is amarketer for Antilles Airline in St. Croix, Ihope she came through safely from Hugo’s wrath. And lastly there are Jenny (11) and Elizabeth, (8). Gail passed along that Herb ALTMAN was very active in the Angel Plane mission in Las Vegas. It is aworthy cause. Thanks Herb, for your help to your fellow man.

Now for aletter from Charlie and Pat HALE. “Though I’d drop afew lines to primarily say that Pat and Iwill be In Satellite Beach next month. Our old and first bomb wing is having areunion. The 306th Bomb Wing BUF associa¬ tion has had two previous gatherings. This will be the first that we have been able to attend. The 306th BMW was my first unit at McCoy AFB (Orlando), FL, 1963-70. We haven’t seen many of our USAF friends in over 20 years.. .Reu¬ nion activities from 19 to 21 Oct...two days at EPCOT Center...two days in Satellite Beach...depart. Hopefully, somewhere in there we can get together; would regret missing the opportunity to get afirst-hand report from “RED TAG CENTRAL”. The only Red Tag I’ve seen of late is Stan PATRIE. He and Mary Anne are still headquartered in San Diego. With the move of their daughter An¬ drea to the San Diego State College dorm, they are finally enjoying an entire home to themselves. Son Greg is continuing to work and live in the Mammoth Lakes, CA area. Greg is quite the ski buff. Their hospitality is outstanding. Pat and Iuse their home as our second one and we are always delighted to get together with them. Stan is still busy doing arduous labors with US. Air, at least as ar¬ duous as it gets for acaptain for acommercial airline.

“Over the past several months we’ve gotten together for aday outing to the Temucula Balloon and Wine Festival...and most recently, Stan, his dad and I attended the Mirimar NAS air show and open house.. .great day.. .observed some terrific flying by civilian stunt types and the Blue Angels.

“Pat and Ialso have the house finally to ourselves. Second son, Curtis, has moved to his own apartment. Sure is quiet around here! I’m still working for McDonnell Douglas Training Systems Inc., which, among other things, holds the contract for training KC-10 crewmembers. I’m currently in the process of training two new copilots. One is directly out of UPT. The other comes from crew duty on the Looking Glass aircraft (EC-135s). The latter is also a Zoomie.. .Class of 1987. Can you believe it? One of the nicest things about my job is that Icontinue to stay close to the USAF and aircrews. Even had the op¬ portunity to lake aseven-day trip to the Pacific on the crew orders of aKC-10 doing MAC-Channel duties. Only had four hours at Osan AB, Korea, but managed to do some power shopping. T^e care. Look forward to possibility of seeing

Attendees at Chuck Cheeseman's wedding include from left, Frank Urban. Jerry Singleton, J.D. Eaton, Tim Gilmartin, Larry Gooch, darling Debbie the bride, E.C. Newman, Chuck Cheeseman, Jon Staples, Hal Rhodes (hiding) and Vem Wood.

donation now.

you.” Charlie, thanks for the letter. Once again you have come through for me when things were looking grim. By the way, your reunion hotel is only one mile from my house. Iwalk by it every evening. Looking forward to seeing you.

Got aletter from Scott FISHER, from the embassy in New Dehli, India. “You m^ have asource closer than Delhi to pass on these words about how Ted DYKES is shaking the northern Virginia tax tree. If not, you’ll see that Ted is really fired up and ready for action on this one. Cheers and all the best, Scott.” Scott sent me acopy of anewspaper clipping from the July 6th issue of The McLean Providence Journal and Fairfax Herald. The newspaper article explained how Ted had become outraged over the excessive increases in property taxes during the past two years and had started apetition to change the form of county govern¬ ment to acounty manager form. He got alot of interest and attention from the county board of supervisors. It was agood article. Good luck on your cam¬ paign, Ted.

II*Dick and Scott Shutack

Today, Ireceived avery nice letter from Jerry ADINOLFI—full of news, and philosophy. Jerry and Marsha PCS’d to Andrews in June of ’88 where he is director of Threat Technology for AFSC. According to Jerry’s job descrip¬ tion.”...We pump threat data into the systems acquisition process to insure that the “whatever” which is being built will cope with the 10-20 year threat.” Jerry goes on to say“...My crystal ball is getting clouded lately!” Jerry reports both their children are married and away. Mark (24) is in Manhattan, KS working for asteak house. Tina (23), husband Cary and granddaughter Kristin Rose are in Pensacola, FL. Both she and Cary work at the Federal Correction Center. Plans for Jerry’s future (’91) include moving to the Merritt Island (Patrick AFB), FL area and teaching high school. To prepare, Jerry is enrolled in George Washington University’s Teacher Certification Program. Additionally, he prac¬ tices some by teaching senior high Sunday school. According to Jen^, Iwould be surprised by the number of 0-6s (Navy, USMC, Army and AF) in the pro¬ gram. Truthfully, Iam not surprised. Ithough teaching high school history was not only areal possibility but would be fun. Anyone wanting to “put up” while in D.C. are encouraged to get hold of Jerry at ATV 858-6995/9201 or home (301) 420-8231.

Got ashort note from Hal RHODES. “Here are some pictures from Chuck CHEESEMAN’S wedding on 8/26/89. Aregular REDTAG reunion. Ithink Ming MANGOLD is the only bachelor left. Had agreat time. Jerry SINGLETON performed abeautiful ceremony at the Cadet Chapel. Larry GOOCH was best man. Sorry you weren’t there. Cheesemans and Rhodes heading for Air ForceNavy game next weekend. Cheers.”

Iwent up to Daytona Beach on the Labor Day weekend, for the Cheesemans second wedding reception for friends and relations that could not attend the wed¬ ding at USAFA. It was great seeing Chuck and Debra again. In my last col¬ umn, Ireferred to her as Kathy. Sorry about that Debra. It won’t happen again.

Among the guests were Ken and Betty FLEMING. Ken told me alot, most of which Ihave forgotten. He did say that the job held some unexpected sur¬ prises; he has adapted very well to them and enjoys it very much. He purchas¬ ed ahouse recently, Spanish-adobe style, Ithink, with lots of home-repair work to do. By the way, he is aprofessor and head of the Aviation Business Dept at Embry-Riddle University in Daytona Beach. The University president is Ret. Lt Gen Ken Tallman, afamiliar name to all of us.

Got achange-of-address card from George HARRISON showing his new residence in Springfield, VA. Erv ROKKE has returned from his tour in Moscow and is now station^ at Ft Mead, MD. No world on an assignment. Lastly, “Rip” BLAISDELL has retired from USAFA and is living in Weatherford, TX. How about anote.

That’s it for now. Would appreciate some letters in the mail right after you read this. Jack.

Norman I. Lee, III

17532 N.E. 38th Court

Redmond, WA 98052

Work: (206) 655-4412

Home: (206) 882-0968

Ptrcent members: 74

What apleasant surprise! Over the past few weeks, Ihave received letters and phone calls from agood number of you great folks, thereby making this issue of the Class News quite painless. Thanks alot and please keep it up. The column is much more enjoyable this way.

Dick SHUTACK’s letter arrived only days after the last copy was mailed to the AOG offices. Thank goodness the news was not time sensitive. The first half of Dick’s letter talked about his trip to “Willy” to attend son Scott’s (USAFA ’87) graduation from UPT (see photo). Scott won several honors including the Daedalian Award, UPT Officership Trophy and Distinguished Grad. Scott will return to “Willy” as aT-37 IP. Dick is the Delta Airlines chief pilot at Chicago and he and Lynne live in St. Charles, IL. Daughter Nicole is ahigh school senior and son Kevin is asenior at TCU in Ft. Worth. Any of you guys passing through ORD are invited to stop by the chief pilot’s office.

Jerry and Marsha AdinolH

Jerry reports Pat CARUANA is headed to the 40th Air Division. He also says Ron FOGLEMAN has assumed the leadership of the Capitol Chapter (Washington DC area) of the AOG (see Chapter News of the last issue).

Had adelightful phone call from A1 FULLERTON and true to his word a package and letter showed up in today’s mail. A1 and Kathy have two beautiful daughters. Iam only sorry the photo on the Xeroxed data sheet A1 sent along from his Harvard Business School reunion does not have the necessary quality to print in this magazine and Idon’t have enough time to have agood one sent to me. Maybe next time. Daughter Pamela graduated from Boston College in 1986 and is an advertising account manager for Digital Equipment Corporation in the Boston office of Della Femina, McNamee WCRS Inc., and youngest daughter Wendy is headed south to Ft. Meyers, FL to work for anewspaper there. Wendy graduated this year from the University of Vermont. Kathy is direc¬ tor of design for an interior design firm in Brookline, MA and works with developers on residential projects, hotels, offices, retirement centers, etc. A1 is VP Regional Institutional Sales for Paine Webber in Boston. A1 and Kathy have acondo in the Back Bay only 20 minutes walking time from Al’s office. According to Al, he gave up the excitement and pressure of Wall Street—1969 to 1983—for the more congenial environment of Boston. The trip to their home on Cape Cod is alot closer too—85 miles vs. 310 miles.

Got anice but short phone call the other day from Jay MILLER giving me astatus report. Jay and Norma have moved to Denver and Jay is working for McDonnell Douglas Training (the competition!) out in Aurora. Apparently, the Denver training group is putting together customer training packages for buyers of MD’s newer line of airplanes. Ralph BACUE also called to tell me his retire¬ ment was effective the end of July. ^Iph spent director of F-16 International Programs office

along time (five years) as the at Wright-Patterson.

Grads gather outside the chapel (most wearing red ties) at the Cheesman wed¬ ding. From left are Vem Wood, Frank Urban, Tim Gilmartin, Bob Scauzillo, E.C. Newman, J.D. Eaton and Hal Rhodes.

Larry HOFFMAN, my most faithful correspondent is, as usual, busy with law practice—three court-appointed first-degree murder cases to try before the end of 1989. Most of his letter, however, described athree-week trip with son Matt (17) to visit relatives and stop at colleges including USAFA. Matt will be ahigh school senior this year and starting goal keeper on the soccer team. He also reported son Mike (16) is asophomore and on the cross country team and daughter Lori (22) plans to be married Dec. 30th. Lori is in the fourth year of afive-year college program in fine arts with amajor in photography. She has Just finished the photo illustrations for abook on women’s health for an MD and his psychologist wife. According to Larry, the book will be published by the end of the year. Apicture of Matt and USAFA was included in the letter. Iam sure Larry is showing off Matt and letting us know the old school has yet to slide down the hill; however, the prominent display of the AFA blue ’Vette is suspicious.

Check the plates!

Jack and Alice MARTINES are enjoying another WESTPAC tour—Kadena this time; Clark and Osan the last time around. Jack wrote to tell me he is con¬ templating hanging up his blue suit at the end of his current tour as commander of the 603rd Military Airlift Support Group at Kadena.

Eileen FAIN mailed aphoto of Jim’s brigadier general pinning ceremony last May. Sons Jim III (USAFA ’90) and Michael (USAFA ’92) did the honors. Daughter Jamie is looking on. Jim remains program director for the Advanced Tactical Fighter SPO at Wright-Patterson.

from DCS/Intel and 7455th TIW commander at Ramstein to director Intel and J-2 for Hq USEUCOM at Vaihingen, Germany and Otto HABEDANK from chief Ops &Plans Division, Hq ANG Bureau, Washington DC to cmdr AFLC Int’l Log Center and Asst for Int’l Logistics Hq AFLC, Wright Patterson.

That’s it for this time. Again, my sincere thanks for all of those who con¬ tributed. Even though at this writing, it is still officially summer, by the time you read this, alog will probably be burning in the fireplace to keep the chill out and the holidays will be just around the comer. As such it is appropriate that Linda and It^e this time to wish you and yours the best of times during the holidays and may 1990 be the greatest year yet.

Bob Hovde

1Andrews Circle

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Home: (617) 274-7759

Office: (617) 377-3601

AV: 478-3601

Precent members; 74

REUNION: For those of you who didn’t make it to the reunion, we missed you and, by the way, you missed agreat weekend! Somewhere up front in this issue is aseparate article on the reunion, penned ty our new class president, Pete LOPRESTI. Pete and his reunion committee did an amazing job on the reunion organization. It went from Thursday through Sunday, which is one day longer than usual, without ahitch. (We got the extra day, because the Academy moved the football game to Sunday night—just to make $600,000 from TV!)

The first night game at USAFA was agreat game (we beat Wyoming 44-7), but started with athunder/hail storm. We could have told them that if ’64 was going to be there, there would be some kind of unique weather. So fer, for gradua¬ tion and reunions we’re batting 1000.

CLASS OFFICERS: As Imentioned above, at the reunion we elected new class officers. After ahard-fought, competitive campaign, Pete Lopresti was elected president, Jerry BUTLER vice president, Wally WOLNIEWICZ treasurer, and Bob BEVERLY historian. We decided that the scribe for this column should also be secretary. Actually, the campaign wasn’t that long, and the election was unanimous—I guess that no one in the audience wanted to say something and take achance that Iwould appoint them to ajob.

Addresses:

PRESIDENT: Peter Lopresti (Pete), 352 Waco Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

VICE PRESIDENT: Jerome J. Butler ID (Jerry), 262 Dolomite Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

TREASURER: Richard Wolniewicz (Wally), 112 Del Oro Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2202.

HISTORIAN: Bobt^ Beverly (Bob), 20065 Capella Dr, Monument, CO 80132.

SECRETARY: See top of Column.

NEXT REUNION: The next reunion (30th) will be in 1994. Since most of us will be out of the Air Force by then (and it will be easy to track the few who will still be in), we need to concentrate on finding out how successful we have been in civilian life. I’m willing to bet that we will be even more impressive over the long haul as civilians than we were in the Air Force—and that has been truly impressive. We have had 25 members selected for general officer rankincluding Jim RENSCHEN, who was recently made abrigadier general in the Air National Guard. We have an astronaut (Fred GEGORY), the commandant (Joe REDDEN), many commanders and high staff leaders, aformer FAA Ad¬ ministrator (A1 MCARTOR), and ahost of oAer “tops” that Ican’t recall because my notes are in some box (I just moved again—have to keep in practice—because Igot anew job as commander of the Geophysics Laboratory). I’ll find my notes and include all of the stats next time.

Jim Fain: BG Pin-on!

Did any of you read Bob VENKUS’s letter published in the Air Force Times dated 28 August? Bob is getting around as an author and regular contributor to the Times and the Air Force magazine. His opinion article in the July issue (p. 75) elicited a“heated” response in the September issue letters to the editor. Some of Bob’s opinions about pilot retention are certainly thought-provoking. Ifor one agree that the problem is as Bob put it, something akin to afamily argument. Ialso feel “too many additional duties,” “ticket punching” etc. were trite excuses used those not willing to work at being aprofessional flying officer. Sure, staying in the cockpit had alimiting effect on one’s career but not that much if you were good at what you did. Additionally, the argument “not enough flying time is avmlable” alw^s seemed to me to be more ascheduling problem—some guys’ and gals’ reasons for quitting the airlift forces include they were going flying too much or they would be forced to take an assignment as an IP at Altus or, heaven forbid, they were going to ATC as aT-37 or T-38 IP. Iplace the blame and the solution for the pilot-retention problem squarely on the shoulders of the wing and squadron commanders who, from my vantage point, were not really leading their people.

Moves/changes include Tom DEREIG moving up to Senior VP Operations :.r Aloha Airlines, Sam WESTBROOK to Hq ATC as the DOS/O &R, John BORLING moving up from Asst DCS/Ops to DCS/Ops Hq SAC, Rich O’LEAR for

AT ANY RATE: As Istarted to say, A1 LARSON wrote that he is still living near Denver, (You’re all invited to drop by. Nancy would love it!) While at the reunion, he was moved to write apoem, which Pete promised to include at least partially in the reunion article. A1 sounds like he is having fun at AT&T Ad¬ vanced Technology Group. He included aresume he had just updated. This is agood idea. Whenever you update your resume, send acopy to me or directly to Bob BEVERLY for our historical archives. (We don’t really have an archive yet, but we will need one. The Class of ’64 is going to be more successful than any other, and someone is going to want to study how we did it someday.)

Rog HEAD also wote that it was finally time to give up his command at Holloman. He is now the vice commander of the Weapons Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. Iwill see more of him, Iguess, since we now both work for Space Technology Center at Kirtland. He also wrote that Jim STEWART worfc at AFOTEC (Ops Test &Evaluation Center). Jim and Nancy are proud grand¬ parents of anew grandson. Frank WILSON runs the Caterpillar outfit in Albu¬ querque, and Denny BOESEN is working for ahigh-tech contractor there, also.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS: Everyone likes to move during the summer, so Iwill try to get this organized: A1 CAMPBELL, Cordova, TN, pilot, DHL Air¬ ways, flying out of Cincinnati. Steve CROKER, Springfield, VA, SAF/AQQ at the Pentagon—that’s the Requirements shop. Matt FEIERTAG, Reno, NV, chief. Legal Services Dept, State Industrial Insurance System; also in the Nevada ANG. Bruce FISTER, I^rt Bragg, NC—not Florida. Ijust wanted to see how many of you knew that USSOCOM was at Ft Bragg, NC. Larry HARRIS, Puyallup, WA. Jim HINKEL, Honolulu, HI. Byron HOOTEN, Rhein Main, GE, 39th Special Ops wing commander. Perry LASH, Bend, OR. Bob LEMON, Per-

rysburg, OH and Fred MALMSTROM, Fairborn, OH (moved from Beaver¬ creek, afew miles away).

Also, Gary MATTHES, USDAO American Emb, APO NY 09255 (If you’re ever in APO NY 09255, be sure to look him up). Jim MANNING, Mather AFB, CA. Jim MCINTYRE, to anew address in Colorado Springs. Kris MINEAU sent one of those APO NY messages also. Ithink he’s at Mildenhall, England, at 3rd Air Force. Tim O’KEEFE, Niceville, FL. Charles SMYTH, Riverview, FL, computer programmer, GTE Data Services. Ray THOMAS, San Diego, CA, retired from the NAVY October 1st. C.J. WELTER, Sevema Park, MD and Jim WIDGER, Payson, AZ.

GOOD NEWS: Ireported last time that Fred WALKER was not responding to his experimental cancer treatments. He called to say that he has had atur¬ nabout, and the cancer is beginning to recede. The doctors removed alarge part of leg muscle (the source of the cancer), and are treating aliver cancer with injections of cells that attack the cancer cells. I’m not at all sure of the exact process, but the tumor has gone from the size of atennis ball to the size of agolf ball. Because he is oSy sick for afew days after each treatment, Fred has managed to stay on active duty. Fred missed the reunion because it con¬ flicted with atreatment, but he sounds fine on the phone.

That’s all for now. It’s Sunday afternoon, and I’d better go unpack some mov¬ ing boxes, or I’ll be in real trouble with the boss. Once again, to Pete, Wally, Bob, Jerry and all the others who made the reunion such agreat pleasure for those of us who just had to show up and enjoy it, THANKS!

Jerry “Ski” Wilkowski

2423 Rocky Branch Road Vienna, VA 22181

Home: (703) 255-9083

Of fi ce: (703) 548-4400

Percent members: 70

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Well into the football season. Flush with avictory over Navy. Hoping for agood showing against Notre Dame. Which means that the team leaves the field with their heads held high and with no serious injuries. Army and BYU remain as the real concerns.

Enjoyed atremendous day for football at Annapolis on Oct. 7th. Weather was ideal and the Capital Chapter AOG, AFA Society of Washington, Capital Area USAFA Cadets Parents’ Club, and the local USAFA liaison officers combined forces to sponsor one terrific tailgate party. At least 800 to 1,000 graduates and guests must have wandered through an area staked out by two large canopies and marked by large quantities of cold, freely-flowing libations. Sue and Ihad the good fortune to share the day with two fellow CS-15ers whom Ihadn’t seen in over 20 years. Denny MURPHY is on the Air Staff at the Pentagon in the Personnel deputate and Brown LINGAMFELTER is the president of his own computer software firm in the Boston area. Brown, along with wife Kathe, and two of his three children, Staci and Bronson, combined atrip to visit potential colleges for Staci with the opportunity to swap lies over crabs and beer while guests in our home.

The tailgate party provided plenty of opportunities for “gripping and grinn¬ ing”, back-slapping, and genuine displays of affection reminiscent of the 20th Class Reunion. Certainly aprelude to our 25th which is currently in the initial planning stages for the weekend of Oct. 6, 1990 (also for aNavy game). More on those details later in the article.

As promised in my last column, pictures of ’65 offspring who graduated in the Class of ’89 were provided by Barry WATTS (Stacey) and John WARDEN (John IV). Barry managed, as Idid, “to just barely squeeze into auniform for the swearing-in ceremony” (unlike John WARDEN and Mike SHORT who have managed to retain svelte, gazelle-like active-duty physiques). Stacey is now at Oxford (Merton College to be exact) where”.. .she’s living in adorm that lacks heat but at least has atoilet. There are some at Oxford that don’t!” The price one has to pay for the privilege of earning an advanced degree from aprestigous British institution! Share your war story with us Bart. Barry also added that Steve ESZENYI has retired to San Diego and is working for SAIC.

John Warden’s input is apicture taken at his son’s swearing in and includes his wife Margie and daughter, 2nd Lt Betsy, Thanks for your response guys.

John Warden, John IV, Margie and 2nd Lt. Betsy.

While on the subject of offspring, there are three in the Class of ’93: Sean M. RYAN (Mike), Ted A. DEWING (Dick—deceased), and Steven A. HIG¬ GINS (Marv GUTHRIE—deceased). Ihad the privilege of meeting Steve at the Navy game (he’s one of the cheerleaders) and for those of you who remember Marv, his son bears astriking resemblance to him in both facial appearance and size. And Steve is equally the Christian gentleman. Rest in peace, Marv; your spirit lives on.

Fraidc McCANN provided the info on the new class, one of his last inputs before retiring from his position as chief, USAFA Liaison Group at the Pen¬ tagon to take aposition with asmall architectural and engineering firm in CSprings. Frank and family are anxious to reestablish in their old homestead but will have one less at home. Their oldest daughter is attending Stanford Univer¬ sity on afull scholarship for her gymnastics and scholastic abilities. Sincerest congratulations.

Congratulations are also in order for Marv and Rosemary ALME, the proud parentsofabouncingbabyboybornAug.17.MarvworliforRDALogicon and continues to be actively involved in the world of SDI and theoretical physics. He claims to have already started Christopher Joseph on his first C-programming course.

Received ashort note from Mike LYNCH who found aniche of his own in Phoenix while serving as the vice commander at Luke. Mike retired in August to ajob with Motorola as aquality assurance staff engineer. He notes that “this is awhole new ballgame” (you betcha, Mike) but that he “is enjoying it and the family has settled into the Phoenix scene.” Mike continues, “there was no big move involved so we’ve captured some of that illusive stability that is lack¬ ing so often.” Having retired myself not so long ago and opting not to move, Ican appreciate and support your decision. Leaving the socialist womb is trauma enough without the added stress of amove to abrand new location, if you can possibly avoid it. There is life after the Air Force, hut plan carefully before you leap! Good luck in the transition, Mike. Keep in touch.

Chrys COLEMAN penned anote to inform that husband Lynn (Indian) retired from the fighter pilot business in 1986 to aflying job with Northrop Worldwide Aviation and settled in Pensacola, FL. Chrys included the following picture of Lynn and son Matthew (5) about to run the Blue Angel lOK. She also extended awelcome to all to visit them. This winter OK Chrys? Mighty-fine looking men you’ve surrounded yourself with!

Matt and Lynn Coleman about to run the Blue Angel lOK race.

Barry and Stacey Watts with Barry sparents.

Speaking of amen who have maintained afine looking appearance, take a gander at the group in the picture that follows: Certainly provides motivation for this writer to get his physical act together!

Skip Cox and Ed Farrell.

Skip COX sent the picture and amuch-appreciated letter, the highlights of which follow. The group gathered—six from the San Antonio area and John BLAHA from Houston—at Ron and Sara FLAKE’S home on Lake McQueeney for afun-filled afternoon devouring his specially-barbecued fajitas, quaffing iced beer, and sharing in the “traditional covered dish.” Skip noted that Ron was badly burned in atragic F-4 accident at Cam Rahn Bay and medically retired. He underwent several operations in the years following to help correct the severe medical problems associated with the bums and at the same time earned alaw degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Ron is recognized as one of the better attorneys in town.

Ed FARREL is vice commander of the AF Electronic Warefare Center at Kelly AFB. “Ed and his new wife Kim make agreat couple. Ed looks like he just stepped out of the yearbook.” Vic GENEZ retired in San Antonio where his wife, Beverly, was until August, an AF doctor. They have subsequently moved to Charleston, SC where Vic will continue his new career in accoutning and Beverly will pursue her medical work.

Bill GROSVENOR and wife Trish made aspecial trip to San Antonio for the occasion, having left as ATC director of Requirements on June 1st to become the wing commander at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, TX. Skip notes that “Bill is another one who has changed little over the years. Except for his grey hair, he could pass for the cadet he once was.”

Neil STONE is an attorney in San Antonio. His wife, Reva, is agourmet cook who runs her own catering business. Neil completed law school at Oklahoma City U. before retiring from the AF in 1985 and will probably become apartner in alocal law firm in the near future. And then the shocker, “Neil also has abeautiful little granddaughter”. Neil, I’d love to publish apicture now that you have broken the ice for the other closet grandparents in the class that Iknow must be out there.

John BLAHA, “is aspace shuttle pilot with NASA in Houston. John brought over amultimedia presentation of his recent shuttle mission which he presented as we sat around sipping root beer floats.”

And Skip COX? Well, he either inadvertently or modestly omitted alittle background on him and Susan. Ibelieve he retired from the AF and joined USAA and...? Skip, thanks ever so much for the picture and informative let¬ ter. Now please help me fill in the last blank.

Mike RYAN sent ashort transmission—fighter jock style—and apicture taken at the TAC Commanders’ Conference at Homestead AFB, FL. Tom is the 507 TAIRCW/CC, Shaw AFB, SC; Joe is the 325 TTW/CC, Tyndall AFB, FL; Mike R. is the HQ TAC/XP, Langley AFB, VA; Chuck is the NW Air Def Sector/CC, McChord AFB, WA; and Mike S. is the 355 TTW/CC, DavisMonthan AFB, AZ. Mike adds: “Four commanders and astaff puke. High foreheads are asign of intelligence.” You all look great gents. Best wishes for your continued success and good luck to you 0-6s on the upcoming BG selection board. I’m expecting aparticularly good showing by the class.

Joe KOENIG sent a“newsy” letter covering the goings-on among the “Niners.” Jim PERRY and his wife, Kathy, both orthopaedic doctors, have moved to Albuquerque to take positions with UNM hospit^. According to Jim, “their one year old daughter will keep him from retiring any too soon.” Steve AMDOR has “found” Mike DOUGLAS at Kirtland AFB as the director of Operational Analysis at AFOTEC. Steve works for SAIC and is technically supporting AFOTEC. P.R. THOMAS is acorporate pilot for I.C. Systems out of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Hank BONDURAK received ashort-notice assign¬ ment to HQ SAC as the deputy director of Operational Testing. Hank had bren with the B-IB SPO. Wife Tilly and daughters have an assignment also: sell the house and rejoin ASAP. Some things about AF life never change even as, or should Isay “especially as”, acolonel. Remember the good times past and the promises of the future.

Tim GRAVES is the Class of ’65 secretary for the Capital Chapter of the AOG and does amapificent job of keeping us up to date on local happenings through periodic mailings. So I’m going to plagarize from his latest letter to inform that Tom MESCHKO has retired and moved to California, Wes DIX¬ ON has retired in the D.C. area. Bob HAFFA will retire the end of Octoberstill looking. Bill CATHEY has moved to TAC HQ, and Bruce WITTY is the new chief of SAF/AQC. Finally, Tim is planning aBIG PARTY for the class on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1990 at the Ft. Myer O’Club beginning at 1930 until? He needs ahead count by Dec. 31 and extends ainvitation to all outside of the Washington area whose travel plans may coincide with the party date to please contact him for areservation at (703) 845-2339 (W) or 455-3098 (H).

ZIP CODE CHANGES: Keith JOHNSON to Vacaville where he is apilot with USAir, Bob FOERSTER from APO SF 96408 to 96293, Jim VICK to Offutt AFB, NE; Larry SANBORN from ALexandria, VA to retirement in Torrance, CA, Roger MORTENSEN from APO NY 09009 to Puyallup, WA; Ric LINDEMANN from Andrews AFB, MD to O’Fallon, IL; Bruce HUNEKE from Albuquerque to Tijeras, NM; Tom KOSS from APO NY 09012 to Falls Church, VA; and finally, Bruce GROSSETTA to Box 1, APO NY 09161 from where he writes that “Gail and Iare basking in the sunshine here in the Med at Decincomannu AB, Italy. I’m the 7555 TTS/CC. We run the ACMI range and share the Italian Air Base with Italians, Brits, and Germans. Can you im¬ agine a46-year-old man being allowed to fly air-to-air on aregular basis in the F-15? (Only if you are not accepting your paycheck, Bruce!) It’s asmall place, kind of like ahigh school class, but we’re having lots of fun being their leaders. I’ve finally worked my way up to ‘Box 1’”. Well deserved, Bruce. Now how many guests can you accommodate?

FINAL NOTE: REUNION ’90. Jim SPITTLER and Barry BLACKMAN are co-chairs. They have several able assistants but require our inputs as to asuggested agenda. They intend to contact each one of us through asquadron rep they will “volunteer.” The only activity locked-in is the Navy game on the 6th. The Embassy Suites will be the primary lodge; details on costs, etc., should be in the mail to all shortly. For the moment, PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS and PLAN TO BE THERE! Iguarantee that it will be ahap¬ pening you will long remember.

Ryan Denny PSC Box 7667

APO San Francisco 96293

Pfercent members: 72

Greetings Redtags! For those of you who read APOs, you can see that the DENNY family has moved from Clark AB to Yokota AB. It has been adouble culture shock, but the pluses and minuses just about even out between the two bases. One of the good things about \bkota AB is that there are afew classmates here who have helped make the move alittle easier. Ron MOREY is the vice commander of the 475th Air Base Wing here and we spend alot of time going to the same meetings. Jerry BECKER just moved up from the job of 5th Air Force XP to become the 5th Air Force chief of staff. His boss was heard to say that he thought Jerry could do the least damage in that position. We all live within abottle throw from each other on O’Doimell Street—named after classmate Terry O’DONNELL’S femous father, Gen “Rosie” O’Donnell. The air base wing commander has asign in front of his house that still says “Rosie’s Place”.

NOTES FROM THE STATES: Randy JAYNE sent me anice note along with the picture you see here of some infamous classmates. At first glance, the picture seems to be simply J.O. MCFALLS making the first of his three main points welcoming the F-15E aircraft to his wing, the 4th TFW at Seymour Johnson AFB. Acloser look will reveal Norm RATHJE, the 68th Air Refueling Wing commander at Seymour, barely visible behind the podium listening to Gen Russ critique J.O.’s speech. Acloser examination will show Randy JAYNE, the McDon¬ nell Aircraft Company representative, hiding under an umbrella because he is

In the back row from left are Vic Genez, Neil Stone, Bill Grosvenor and Ron Flake. In the front row are John Blaha,

From left are Tom Owens, Joe Henderson. Mike Ryan, Chuck Coleman, and Mike Short.

the only one on the stage who realizes that it is raining. Randy also noted that Seymour Johnson is probably the only USAF base with two ’66er wing com¬ manders. We’ve got two vices here at Yokota AB. Does anyone have any other combinations?

From the Kanto Plains we wish you all the very best in the New Year and remind you, once again, that the best people you will find anywhere on this earth graduated from USAFA in 1966. So go out of your way to stay in touch with your classmates. Happy Landings!

Dan Morgan

3012 Sunland Drive

Alamogordo, NM 88310

Home: (505) 434-3186

Work: (505) 479-3181

AV: 867-3181

Percent members: 64

With deep sadness 1share that Kim PUMFREY, age 18, died in acar acci¬ dent in Colorado Springs last June 10th. She is survived by her parents. Skip and Diana, older sister Lori, younger sister Sandy, and her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Tufner of Colorado Springs. Mrs. Tiifner’s late husband, Mike, worked in the Cadet Store during our years at USAFA, and many of us visited in their home.

Let me focus your attention upon several items in the Summer 1989 Check¬ points. Surely none of us overlooked Mike LANGSTON’s smiling face on page 4. On page 17, note the first two items. The first refers to the Alumni Alert article on pages 24-25. Many of us are ve^ incisive and articulate about factors which attracted us toward staying on active duty, versus factors which turned our stomach. We need to say these things in writing if they are to have any chance of doing some good. I’m going to send in my letter, and Ihope many of you will too. The second item on page 17 relates to the article on page 29, and also calls us to write some things which deserve telling; this task may be more fun. We have awealth of war stories, ethical situations, and management lessons learned which might benefit or enrich all grads. For instance, the next paragraph might have gone untold if others hadn’t taken an interest in telling.

Please read on page 19 the Jabara Award nomination on Jim ICENHOUR. Pete MILNE furnished me some additional data. Jim got that B727 airborne several thousand feet short of normal liftoff point, 15 knots below normal takeoff speed, and flew it out of apre-stall, stick-shaking buffet. The B727 tail skid dragged the runway until less than 40 feet from the Domier which had intruded onto the runway. Since the B727 is over 100 feet long, Jim plus half the length of his B727 had overflown the Dornier, with his left wing lifted to clear the Dornier’s tail, before his B727’s tail skid left the runway. His B727 passed less than 20 feet over the Dornier. Pan American’s vice president for flight oj^rations, Capt. D. J. Affoutit, has flown everything from fighters up to and including all Boeing commercial aircraft. He wrote, “I still cannot fully explain how Jim pulled this one off that runway. Iam also convinced that it has agreat deal to do with his 195 combat missions in an F-lOO in Southeast Asia and amilitary career...” Well done, Jim, and we’re surely thankful that you are around to hear the appreciation.

Phil BRUCE writes that he is in the Pentagon as chief of the Fighter Aquisition Division. Phil and Patty have been working on some new additions to their family and are relearning all the pleasures of midnight feedings, “baly-proofing” their house, and adventures on the BigWheel. Dave MARCRANDER, the wing commander at Charleston AFB, has had up after Hurricane Hugo went through the area. The hurricane caused at least $25 million in damage to the base. Dave did asuper job leading the recovery efforts on the base and downtown as they reconstituted their mission capability even though the base had no electricity more than aweek after the storm.

SHORT NOTES: Wall KING had just returned from Saudi Arabia where he was working for Boeing to Lexington Park MD, where he is still working for Boeing as acomputer consultant on the A-6 aircraft wing replacement pro¬ ject. Ron DAVIS is living in Virginia Beach working on the Over the Horizon Backscatter Radar System. He makes the standard offer from aguy who has retired on the beach—Y’all come, but call ahead of time.

John STITH just retired from his job as chief. Otolaryngology (whatever the heck that is!) Service at Malcolm Grow Hospital to become the chief of that same stuff at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital with afaculty appointment at St. Louis University School of Medicine. We don’t know what you’re doing, Johnny, but you must be doing it real good. Clay OLSCHNER has moved from the Ops Division at SHAPE Headquarters to become the commander of the 487 Tactical Missile Wing in Europe. Bruce SHARER ha smoved from his job as base commander at Lackland AFB to some unknown (at least to me) job in Fair Oaks, CA.

more than his share of work cleaning DC the

EVEN SHORTER NOTES: Tom KINCAID has moved from Burke, VA to HQ USEUCOM. Ron DASKEVICH has also gotten out of the Washington area and has moved to MacDill AFB. Butch ZENT—another escapee from Beltway—has retired and moved to Tampa, FL. Harv SMITH has returned from Europe (or was it Iceland?) and is now at Langley AFB. Russ MORRISON has also just returned from Europe and is now in Colorado Springs. Chuck RED¬ MAN, formerly the voice of the State Department, is now in Stockholm. Mercer RICHARDSON has moved from Niceville, FL to Marion, LA. Terry SCHMIDT has also escaped from Washington, DC and is now living in Gold River, CA.

Iknow there are alot of interesting stories behind all of these moves that there just wasn’t enough room on the change-of-address card to tell us all about. So, come on guys, drop me aline this Christmas and tell me what you are do¬ ing so that Idon’t have to make up stories that will embarras your loved ones and your families.

Jim DURBIN wrote his first contribution to this column; and such letters feel like asort of special reunion in themselves. Following graduation, Lu (former¬ ly Louise Mayer) and Jim were married in Chicago and moved permanently to Southern California. Jim’s four active-duty years were with the AFPRO in the Autonetics Division of North American Rockwell in Anaheim. During that time he also finished aMBA from USC and his first two years of night law school at Loyola Univ. of L.A. After leaving the AF, he completed law school and since then has practiced with alarge L.A. law firm, spending most of his time in corporate merger and acquisition work. In 1975, Jim and Lu built their present home in Palos Verdes Estates. The oldest of their five children is Todd (21) who is asenior at Boston College. Lisa (18) is asophomore at C.U. in Boulder; Jim joined her for father-daughter weekend at her sorority last October. Melissa (17) is asenior, Brian (16) is asophomore, and Bradley (10) is in third grade. Jim writes, “Brian has always been fascinated with flying and last year finally convinced me to take flying lessons with him. We both soloed shortly after his 16th birthday and are working toward our private pilot’s licenses. Brian is deter¬ mined to take his private and instrument check rides on his 17th birthday (the earliest he can legily do so) and Iwouldn’t be surprised if he does so. He seems to have mastered the Los Angeles airspace faster than Iand loves flying. (Hav¬ ing also convinced me to buy an airplane on the theory that it would be cheaper than renting, he may make an even better salesman than pilot.)

Bill HALL’S 7th Sq. newsletters continue to be adelightful gold mine of humorous updates. Bill has finally found an aircraft in which the FAA will let him get alicense “without requiring ababysitter.” By early fall he had soared (that’s glider-talk to you non-afficionados) about 25 flights and was rapidly ap¬ proaching solo. (I hope that means sans instructor, not plane...) Bill hopes his glider-piloting license will enable him to appeal for his powered flight pilot’s license, overturning adecision by acertain doctor—against whom Bill has no grudge, of course—22 years, 3months, and 7days ago. Also not one to embar¬ rass his friends. Bill has begun avery gradual and subtle campaign to hold a 50th birthday party for John HOLLSTEIN—in July 1991.

Bill reports that Tom GRIESSER followed Ven HAMMONDS as base com¬ mander at 1-ajes, Azores, and assumed command of Torrejon AB, Spain on 27 Jul 89. Ven is now the deputy base commander at Travis AFB. Ven and Diane’s son Todd is doing well in the Class of ’92 at USAFA. “It seemed that USAFA is giving the progeny of grads achoice of next squadron when they are mustered out of their initial squadron at the end of Doolie year. So it’s no coincidence that when our 25th reunion rolls around, Todd will add another HAMMONDS to the list of Seagram’s 7graduates.

J.O. McFalls attempts to keep the rain from falling while Norm Rathje and Randy Jayne look on in awe.

Phil Bruce and members of the Classes of 2007 and 2010.

Appears that Len VERNAMONTI outdid Bill’s predictions. Instead of his JTIDS ^sigiment (see articles last year) determining whether Len would “retire or go higher,” Len did both. After being acolonel for seven years, Iguess Len decided that there had to be better challenges around than cleanups like JTIDS. On 1Sep 89, Len hung up his eagles (I hear those things like to fly again every once in awhile...) and became CEO of Mississippi State Technology Company (a state-sponsored non-profit company doing technology enhancement work for the state). Thus Len, Betty, Leigh (at Miss. State), and little Lenny now call home amodest mansion in beautiful Pearl, MS, deep in the southern comfort way of life.

Last summer Joe and Gail KRUZEL visited Joe’s sister Vicki in Vienna (Austria, not Virginia). Her husband is Larry FARRELL, ’65, who recently pinned on astar. Last Iheard, Joe is director of the Mershon Center at OSU. Bill says that it used to be that Joe “couldn’t even spell burrokrat and now he are one!” Although Joe supposedly gripes alot about the burrokracy, we doubt his claim of wanting to be a“carefree professor again.”

Well, that’s all I’m including from Bill’s Seagram’s 7newsletter this time, and the rest will appear next issue. Thanks again Bill! How about some of the rest of you sending me your newsletters?

MSTADJUHAR and Bob MULDROW are putting together aspecial biographical presentation on 21st Sq. “Blackjack” ’67ers. All ’67 graduates of 21st Sq. are requested to send acurrent address (on themself and squadron mates) to Ed at P.O. Box 2390, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.

AOG Updates: Alex ARCHIBALD is the DO at the 323rd FTW at Mather AFB. Ron BRADLEY is DO of Arnold Engineering Development Center, Ar¬ nold AFB, TN. Pauli BURNETT has retired and moved with his family to Col¬ orado Springs. Mike BURSKI now lives in Lancaster, PA. Tom EVANS has retired and lives in Austin, TX. Dennis FERGUSON moved to Irondale, MO. John FITE has retired; he and Nancy live in Vancouver, WA. John HOLLSTEIN moved back to Morrison, CO after AWC, and is an 0-6 selectee in the Reserves. Congratulations! Bob MULDROW has transferred to SAC HQ. Joe RYAN is now at the Pentagon, living in Fairfax, VA. Dale STOVALL moved from Hurlburt to anew home in Valrico, FL.

Tod L’HOMMEDIEU died after along struggle with cancer this year. (Please, would someone who knew Tod well contact Tom Kroboth at the AOG office to help write Tod’s “Gone But Not Forgotten” obituary.) Ron KRAMER called to let me know that Tod bequeathed alarge sum to the AOG, half to the AFA Fund and half to the AOG Building Fund.

By now everyone in our class should have received Pat NESBITT’s letter refocusing our attention upon the fund campaign for construction of aperma¬ nent AOG headquarters and alumni house. Pat redraws the vision for this pro¬ ject very well. Also in support of this project, Ron KRAMER is volunteering part-time at the AOG office to personally contact all of our classmates. Ron would appreciate your calling him at the AOG office to help him learn the phone numbers of non-active-duty classmates. Ron and Pat have suggested two goals for our class. One, increase our AOG membership percentage ftom 62 %to 85 %, equal to the currently best-represented class. Two, add 100 new ’67 donors to the AFA and building funds, raising $100,000 either pledged or given by June 1990. No contributions is too small; let’s at least all get involved!

Tim Davidson

2893 S. Abingdon St., A-2 Arlington, VA 22206

Home: (703) 931-4166

Office: (202) 693-2896

AV: 223-2896/7

Percent members: 65

Get down! Set! Hut 1! Hut 2! Yes, USAFA sportsfans, after the first two games of the 1989 football season. Air Force is tops in total offense and quarterback Dee Dowis is performing his own special brand of magic on the o’gridiron. What ever happened to Ben Martin’s “surprise” fullback-up-the-middle play? Seriously, it was great to see our Falcons score another 45 points on Wyoming this year while at the same time finding some decent defense to hold the Cowboys to just 7.

Once again, the time lag between going to press and seeing Checkpoints in your respective mailboxes makes the reporting of current events somewhat of an oxymoron. The biggest class news this time is the “on-timers” 0-6 list is finally out and about half of the guys eligible got picked up.

Those who made it were: Dave ALLARD, Skip BALAZS, Vic BONFIGLIO Bruce BUONO, John CHAPMAN, Tim DAVIDSON, Larry EVANOFF, John GRAHAM. Fred GROSS, Chuck JACKSON, Arnie JULICH, John LONGENECKER, Bob LUSHBAUGH, Bob MIRABELLO, Monti VIRGIL, Gary NORDYKE, Dale ODERMAN, Dave PREVOST, Gene ROSE, Ed SINGER, Carl STEILING, Bob STIER, Troy SULLIVAN, John TEDOR, Jim THOMAS, John VANDEKAMP, Benny VETETO, P.K. WALDRON, Ted WIERZBANOWSKI, Gerry WYNGAARD, and Chuck YOOS. To one and all, congratulations! If Ileft anyone out, please pardon the faux pas. Please write and I’ll correct the error in the next column.

For those of you trying to account for ’68s progress in the “Land of Col¬ onels,” approximately 123 members of the class have made it so far and this includes Air Force line, medical, judge advocate, and Reserves. We will need input on cross-service transfers such as Dick EWERS to keep our records straight. The circuits were busy with phone calls about summer assignments for some

of our gang. Bill BEGGERT has moved up to wing commander of the 436th MAW (C-5s) at Dover and Mike MOFFITT has moved in as his vice. This leaves both of MAC’S C-5 wings in the capable hands of fellow classmates. On the West Coast, Bobby FLOYD and Buck MCCANTS are holding down the fort at Travis.

Bob DURHAM finally received orders and is now the vice wing commander of the 314th TAW at Little Rock (C-I30s). He told me to pass on that Mike BOOTS is serving as the vice wing commander of the 62nd MAW at McChord (C-141s). When you consider the number of key MAC wings being corrunanded (or vice commanded) by ’68ers, you might want to update your passport and try alittle “Space A” travel. There is no time like the present to fly—particularly when you know the head haunchos/Z.oi Heffes of the Air Force’s wings with passenger seats.

To ensure that we have the best instrument—qualified pilots, H.T. JOHNSON has assumed duties as the commander of USAF Instrument Flight Center at Randolph AFB, TX. As agraduate of the former Instrument Pilot Instructor School, H.T. will have the opportunity and challenge to make the innovations necessary to keep our pilots the most proficient in the world.

The mailbox at 2893 S. Abingdon was nearly devoid of class news for this column and Ithank Jane Beadles (DUNHAM), Jim LYONS, and Manny BET¬ TENCOURT for keeping my postman on payroll during these arduous times.

Jane writes that John DUNHAM is working for May Department Stores and has recently been promoted from Chairman of Silbey’s—their Rochester, NYbased division—to chairman of G. Fox—their Hartfield, CT division. John is giving up the Christen Eagle that he built in Denver to fly for fun for aQuestair Venture (that he is also building).

Jim LYONS sent an announcement that he passed the Board of Regents of the National Association of Personnel Consultants and has earned the designa¬ tion of Certified Personnel Consultant, C.P.C. Congrats Jim!

The next letter from Manny BETTENCOURT deserves some personal atten¬ tion from all of you who know him. Manny was medically retired on 2September 1989. The formal ceremony was conducted on 25 August and presided over by Lt Gen Robert Oaks. He was admitted to Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in early May and diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis. He and his wife, Gloria, returned to Colorado Spri acre lot near the North Gate Road.

in early September to build ahouse on their five-

Manny intendes to provide independent consulting services on space and in¬ telligence programs. For the past year, he has been in charge of Intelligence, Space, Ballistic Missile, and Command Post Operations training issues at HQ ATC.

In talking to him on the phone in late August, he was upbeat and making the best of his situation. He states in his letter that despite problems such as ver¬ tigo, numbness, and tingling sensations “every day is agood day—some better than others.” We all wish you well, Manny. Let us know what we can do to help.

Manny mentioned that in addition to having H.T. JOHNSON on base, Ran¬ dolph also has Tom O’BEIRNE as its base commander and Gene ROSE work¬ ing with ATC/IG.

Col. H.T. Johnson

Amighty battery of ’68ers. In the front row from left are Jim Reese, Rhip Hbrrell and Bob Durham. In the second row are Phil Pignataro, Tim Davidson and Mike Navarro.

The fifth annual 4th of July family picnic at my place was alot of fun despite some pretty decent downpours prior to what is becoming known in these parts as THE Game. It turned out to be quite adefensive battle—a pitchers’ duel of sorts. Jim REESE’s team outlasted Bob DURHAM’S team 19 to 18 with enough hits and missed opportunities for gloi7 to keep us psyched up until next year.

To change the tempo somewhat, whilst travelling around on official and unof¬ ficial business, Iran into Charlie HOLLAND and Bruce GERRITY at a23rd AF change-of-command ceremony. Charlie is gathering more land and buildings at Kirtland to assist in his aircrew training programs. Bruce has finally found aplace (off base) to call his own near Pope AFB, NC, but admits that avoid hath been loosed in his breast for afair maiden whom he left in Deutschland. Could this be the end of Bruce’s bachelor days? Stay tuned to the next episode of “All My Classmates” to discover how this stomach-wrenching saga unfolds.

During my semi-annual teaching stint at the Academy, my wife Lisa and I took some time off to visit Mark TORREANO’s son (aka Mark TORREANO) at the USAFA Prep School. He said all was fine and that he was getting ready to phone Mark and Mimi in Hong Kong. Yes, folks, he called collect. It adds anew meaning to the phrase “reach out and touch someone.”

Ialso bumpaJ into Jim LOZITO in the Pentagon in July. Jim is in AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB and was in the building to give abriefing to one of his higher ups. Dave ALLARD dropped by to say hello today (14 Sep) and Dick RUFF¬ ING called. Ithink they got in touch just so they could get their names in the column. Dave is still at SAC HQ and Dick is going bananas trying to keep up with three contractors in competition for an award to build aSpecial Opera¬ tions Forces aircrew training system.

The last bit of Class News concerns some miscellaneous tidbits. First, there will be a20-year pilot training reunion that Bob DALEY is haunchoing at Reese AFB for abunch of us out of the Class of 70-01. Lisa and Iare really looking forward to catching up on some old (and embellished) war stories about deathdeiying heroics in the Reese traffic pattern when we fearless lieutenants were younger and bolder. Also, we have some wedding bells news concerning both Bill GAUNTT—who was married to Nancy earlier this year—and Greg VARHALL—who will tie the knot in Colorado Springs in September. Congrats to both of you and your blushing brides.

Brooke says that despite the sacrifices that his family have had to make dur¬ ing his career, there are also very beneficial aspects to traveling around the world and learning about different cultures and people. It has broadened all their outlooks on life and has helped them in adjusting to avariety of situations.

As far as advice goes, Brooke believes that you have to be willing to stand up for what you believe in and don’t sit idly by when confrontations arise. He also considers one of the most important parts of being aleader is having a sincere commitment to your people and making every effort to enhance their quality of life.

From the entire class, Brooke, continued good fortune to you and your fami¬ ly. We are proud of your many accomplishments and wish you much success in the future.

The address changes had not arrived when this column was due so Iwill have to get them in the winter edition. Realizing that this will reach you around Christmas time, Lisa and Iextend each of you awish for special blessings this holiday season. We are expecting achild in mid-November, so we are looking forward to an extra special Christmas for our family. Please include us on your Christmas card list and don’t forget to send us one of your family photos.

Ihope this finds you all well and in good spirits. Mind the flak, keep ’em flying, and keep those cards and letters coming.

Lindsey Parris

5926 Colfax Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22311

Home: (703) 998-(M88

Work: (202) 475-2525

Percent members; 65

Greetings, ’69ers. The reunion has rushed by us like adraft of hot air wisping under adoor. But memories of our extraordinary gathering will be with us for along time as it exceeded by great measure its advance billing. Iunders¬ tand the supply of reunion souvenirs is depleted totally, save for the ’69 pat¬ ches, which are still available for $5 apop through the AOG (or write Gary HOWE at 6505 Wicklow Circle East, Colorado Springs, CO 8()918). More on the reunion after stepping through changes of address.

Denny COLVIN has relocated from Fargo, ND to Marietta, GA. Mark FISCHER has relocated from Beale AFB to Auburn, WA. Tom FAGERSON and Paul DEMMERT join anumber of ’69ers at Scott, and have settled in O’Fallon, IL. Tom BLACK left O’Fallon and now resides in Denver on astreet whose name evokes his USAFA days—Rampart Way. Cary MARSH relocated from Peru, IN to Stevensville, MI. Ron ERICKSON is living in Denver; Steve Carter in Columbia, MD; and Bob TOTH in San Antonio. Dave HUGHES, having departed F^etteville, NC, now lives in Bethel Park, PA. Brad DEAUSTIN moved from Thcson to Vacaville, CA. Wayne WARREN has retired, taken on the uniform of Delta, and makes his home in Phoenix, but stages out of Salt Lake City. Tom WILLETT is an attorney for Harris Beach and Wilcox and lives in Pittsford, NY. John WOOD retired out of Offutt, and now lives in Puyallup, WA. Ed ALLEN, CHuck ALDRICH and Art WEYERMULLER are part of the DC. crowd, arid all live in Virginia: Dumfries, Dale City, and Grafton, respec¬ tively. Ed relocated from Portsmouth, RI and Art from Las Vegas. Phil COR¬ BETT relocated within Hawaii, and now lives in Mililani. Tom KENDALL is now flying for Pan Am, flies out of Berlin, and sports anew address out of JFK airport in Jamaica, NY. Jim KULA and Mike COOK are both across the Atlantic, with APO NY mailing addresses. At the Industrial College are Ed LAND, up from Langley; Terry SCHWALIER, who just returned from USAFE; and Jerry BALL, over from the Air Staff. At the National War College are Ron LOVE from Scott, and Maury DEAVER, also from Langley. A1 Van DOREN is hustling Porsche parts in Charleston, SC. Jeff SNYDER is back in the air, based in Charlottesville, VA and flying executives up and down the East Coast. Joe KILLEEN has hung out his Philly lawyer’s shingle in Alexandria, VA.

Received anewsy letter from Robin HANSEN, asales executive with Digital Equipment in Denver. Digital sent Robin and his lady to Australia during the reunion, so he celebrated from Down Under. An active climber, Robin has con¬ quered 26 of the Fourteeners and vows to catch the rest of the 14K-I- foot peaks before leaving Colorado.

Now down to the reunion. They came from the far West, the deep South, up East and the Southwest, pod’ner—and from Germany and Japan, and even New Jersey. Also from Charleston, even as Hurricane Hugo, ripping through the Carolinas, was ravaging their hometown. They arrived as lawyers. Air Force officers, airline pilots, doctors, airline pilots, corporate executives, and airline pilots. The turnout was abig one—over 50% at last count. And they were treated to what has to be among the finest reunions any group has ever had anytime, anywhere. Those of you who were there know just how good it was; for those of you who could not make it, here’s one person’s recap.

The spotlight for this column falls on Brooke BAILEY, who is currently ser¬ ving as the wing commander of the 63rd Military Airlift Wing at Norton AFB, CA. After 12 major household moves in 21 years—not counting TDYs and Pro¬ fessional Military Education schools—Brooke has covered alot of ground in arelatively short period of time. He was ’68’s first MAC wing commander and admits that luck and timing have alot to do with any career, but hard work is the thing that pays the big dividends.

The Zoo had changed alot, or not at all, as one wished to view it. The cadet rooms are the sizes and shapes you remember, and blanket color still indicates one’s class, by the way, the current grey tags are today’s doolies. Somehow, that seemed fitting. But the rooms are adorned with pinups. Zenith 248s (the CRTs which double as TV screens), and classy modular furniture; some even had rugs and telephones with answering machines. Notably absent were rifles, their use now limited to the tour pad. The cadet store was an eye-opener; still situated by the barber shop, but larger and more extensive than any of us remembered. It featured, among avast array of other offerings, every contraceptive known

Son of ’68er Mark Torreano found alive and well by Class Scribe at USAFA Prep School!

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Liz, Brooke, and Cathy Bailey with faithful dog Rusty.

to man or woman and Sir Walter Raleigh “Packed in aPouch” men’s briefs. Whatever happened to the old reliable, straight-legged camouflaged men’s briefs, anyway? They most certainly did not go the way of the Diggers and Fillers, who were very much in evidence, just like in our day. Sadly, the Fillers won the bat¬ tle at the air gardens, which now looks like acheckerboard arboretum, afar cry from the sparkling fountains and pools or frozen sheets of ice we knew.

Jerry Bruni

1675 Summit Point Court Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 528-8736

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

Percent members: 59

Yes, this se years.

Mitch’s serves up the same fine victuals, and 5,000 calories per day are pro¬ bably possible still, at least for those cadets who elect to attend the optional meals. Didn’t see asingle Strawberry Bavarian dessert secreted away in asock, at least among the cadets (Tom KECK, on the other hand...), and none of the doolies understood what “gazing machine” meant (then again, what did learn¬ ing to move our eyes at arate of 120 per minute between ketchup and steak sauce bottles actually do for us?). But, next time you board aDelta jet, send anote to the captain that begins “Fast Neat Average;” if it comes back to you with a“Friendly Good Good,” you can rest extra easy during the trip, venerable rating scheme is as you recall it, still in vogue after all the

Don’t go betting on what your squadron patches look like, however, because you may recognize little or nothing of what you remembered as atimeless state¬ ment of class, good taste, and squadron continuity across the years. Most of the changes seem to reflect the splash and dash of Star Wars and Miami Vice. Many of today’s new patches are to yesteryear’s as the jerseys of baseball’s Astros and Athletics are to those of the Yankees and Red Sox (or, as Army uniforms with all their patches, badges and assorted colorful insignia are to AF uniforms).

But where it really matters, things are for the most part as you remember them. Cadets are still concerned about the relevance of the prescribed coursework to their future careers, especially the extent to which hours are consumed by core courses. The honor code is discussed (and debated) as extensively and penetratingly. All are curious about the “real” Air Force. And the cadets are ahandsome, classy group, each one sharp as atack—just like you remember it.

Several questions about the reunion remain unresolved. Which symbol of our Class has had the greatest staying power through the years, the class crest or the Exit ’69 sign (so lovingly brought to us on that fine June day by Roy COPPINGER, Mike BEASLEY, Jimmy ABBOTT, and several others from 18th Squadron)? Is it true that fewer people found their way to the ’69 Tailgate Party than found their way into the elevator at the Embassy Suites for the one special ride? Was it more efficient to renew old friendships \iy hanging out in the atrium of the Embassy Suites, complete with parrott and fish, or by strolling through the Falcon Stadium parking lot, looking for the Tailgate Party? Dick SWAN¬ SON took the second course of action and says he was able to see every single ’69er who attended the reunion, most of the ”^ers (they with the vacant chevron on their rings), plus Ed Meese, Nino Baldachi, Cassius Clay, Joe Namath and Elvis. And, exactly what were Dave MUMME, Don RAKESTRAW, and Bob BELL doing in ahot tub in Monument with two gorgeous women? We know Dave was chaperoning, and we know this is exactly the way we all spent the vast majority of weelmights during our USAFA era, but still...

Finally, the reunion produced several very special “moments,” moments to remember for the ages, to mull over with asnifter of brandy in front of the fireplace in your mountain condo 70 years hence. Two were especially notable: first, the missing man flight formation’s appearing with split-second precision from the south as the reports from the rifle volleys in memory of graduates echoed with quiet dignity around the quadrangle; and second, the concluding segments of the excellent Class of ’69 videotape’s flashing the names of our classmates who had passed on to the life hereafter, asequence which silenced almost in¬ stantly the din of tipsy reveling to the hear-a-pin-drop level.

But there were also the 31st Street Exit’s evening-concluding rendition of “We Gotta’ Get Outta’ This Place,” and reprise—after much exhorting—of “Gloria;” Stik TOmer’s leading the class in avintage replay of “Slash ’em with aBeak;” and, of course, the Moon Over the Embassy Suites (at last count, over 130 ’69ers have been placed in that elevator for that particular ride, even though accurate counts and elevator capacity limit the number to six, well, maybe seven or eight).

In short, everything about the reunion felt right. Gen. Moorman. The reasonable lodging and rental car rates. The souvenirs. The food and drink. The football team’s treating us to abig win on agorgeous day. Arrrrrriba Falcones! The alumni rugby team’s victory. The Exit. The fitting tributes to our fallen classmates. The extraordinary videotape. The wives! The comaraderie. The comaraderie. The comaraderie.

We owe all this to anumber of people who worked tirelessly, some last-minute volunteers and some on-and-off for months, to pull the gathering off with such class and panache. Thanks to the Academy AOG for the “grey carpet” treat¬ ment throughout the four days. Kathy Nelson, Glenn’s secretary, wins aspecial gong from the class for her key role as facilitator, cementer, doer and general cheering section. Special thanks as well to all the members of the 31st Street Exit for coming and going extra miles and miles to outperform even themselves and demonstrate that some things, the best things, don’t change after all. Atru¬ ly virtuosos performance (“boffo” for those who prefer an ’80s word, or “copacetic” for those who prefer an adjective in wide use at USAFA in the late ’60s) that helped cop “Party of the Year” honors for our 20th anniversary celebra¬ tion (Mike KLINDT’s writhing version of the Gator was merely icing on the cake).

And for Glenn SCHLABS, Ron LISOWSKI, Mike GUYOTE, Tom BAUMGARDNER, Buddy HERRINGTON, Steve EDELMAN and Gary HOWE—the group that did the legwork and orchestrated the entire shindig so superbly in our behalf—the Class of ’69 owes you athunderous, head-throbbing, foot-pounding, heart-rendering round of applause. Thanks. It was perfect, just perfect. (See the chapel reunion photo elsewhere in the magazine.) Let’s do it again in five years, to celebrate our 25th. In the meantime, please send those cards and letters. Cheers to all.

The summer issue of Checkpoints is fresh in my mind (it arrived in early September and this column is being written in mid-September), and Ithink it was one of the best the AOG has published. In addition to the normal articles, it brought out acouple points I’d like to mention here. First, the Class of ’59 donated $5,900 from their class treasury to the AOG Building Fund, and their challenge to us is to donate $7,000 from our treasury for the same cause. Besides the fact that $7,000 represents less per grad for us than the $5,900 represents to them (and therefore we ought to be able to afford this challenge easily). I’d like to focus on the importance of the cause. Look, guys, if we’re ever going to get an AOG strongly dedicated to graduates (and Ifeel we’re certainly mov¬ ing in his direction), we’ve got to have an AOG that’s independent of the Academy and the Air Force. This means having our own building! This isn’t intended to slam current Academy or Air Force leadership—I think they’re doing agood job. Still, though, we need to be free to pursue and support the interests of graduates in whatever ways we can.

Also in the last Checkpoints was an interesting letter-to-the-editor from aretired member of an earlier class. He made the point that Checkpoints wasn’t devoting enough space to stories about active duty graduates. Ilaughed when Iread this letter because Isuspect that the poor Checkpoints editor is in much the same position as us class scribes—i.e., he’s desperate for any news! If Checkpoints had more material to print on active duty grads. I’m sure they’d print it. By the way, the author of the letter-to-the-editor seemed to feel that the ac¬ complishments of active duty grads were more deserving of attention than the accomplishments of civilian grads. Well, my response is that when it comes to writing this column, Ifeel the Class News is supposed to represent and report on all graduates. Graduates who no longer wear auniform are not second-class graduates and, of course, neither are those who are still in the Air Force. Iwrite all the news Ihave without regard to some form of affirmative action for any particular subset of the class. Besides, I’m usually desperate for news anyway, and Iwork with the material Ihave.

And now, on to the 20-year Reunion. The big event starts Thursday, Sept. 13, 1990 and continues through the Homecoming football game on Satur¬ day versus The Citadel (I guess the football team is looking for more opponents who aren’t on steroids). Anucleus of areunion committee is forming, with classmates such as Mike VILBERT, Dick RAUSCHKOLB, Dan McFADDEN, Mike TORREANO and Dave GAW. Because we need to get hotel arrangements now, Mike has been kind enough to research the alternatives. In talking with him, Ican see he’s done agreat job. Ithink we’re going to have quality accom¬ modations at avery reasonable price. Incidentally, Mike’s in the middle of writing his PhD dissertation, and Ithink it shows how good aman he is to still help us so much.

Dick is currently the associate director of admissions for the Academy (com¬ ing here after serving as the deupty exec for the chairman of the JCS for three years), and he should be an 0-6 by the time you read this. Iasked Dick abunch of questions about the type and quality of person that USAFA is attracting, and he feels they’re certainly as good as we ever were. Dick recently ran acon¬ ference for USAFA liaison officers that included Jay BARRY, Roger FINNERN, Bill JENNEY and Brian BELL. In fact, he presented Jay with an award for being the outstanding liaison officer in the northeast region. Okay, Dick, where are the pictures?

Dan McFADDEN recently checked into the Colorado Springs area from civilian duty in the San Francisco area (by wsy of Florida). Dan’s allowing himself to be named the “interim” (his word) lead man for the 20th Reunion Commit¬ tee, and I’m sure he’s going to help us all alot. In fact, Dan called me as I was writing this column, and we got ourselves really looking forward to next September. If you want to talk reunion with Dan, his phone number is (719) 473-2730.

Ireceived avery nice letter from Rick BEREIT, who’s now the chief of Air¬ craft Inspection for the USAFE/IG. As such, he gets to travel around Europe alot and meet anumber of classmates. He met Bill PORTER at Zweibrucken AB where Bill’s the CO of the recce squadron there. Bill and his wife, Donna, were Rick’s neighbors when both were stationed at USAFA during 1980-83, they were at Alconbury while Rick was at Upper Heyford in 1985, and now that they’re

at Zwiebrucken, Rick’s stationed at Ramstein. Okay, Rick, this is some coin¬ cidence, but where are the pictures?

Rick mentioned that Jim SHIRLEY has been flying his IG team around, and that Gary BAXTER just retired after flying F-16s in USAFE. (Remember, the Spiderman had some prior-service time.) Gary and his wife, Colleen, were close to Dick ALLAIN, who was killed last year at Ramstein when an F-5 ran into the side of his aircraft. Rick also met Dwayne STEPHENS, who was working with the safety staff on Rick’s UEI at Hahn AB. Concerning the reunion, Rick suggested we get red bow ties for our mess dress. Ithink it’s agreat idea!

Skip BOHN wrote to throw out afew ideas for the big reunion—like acom¬ memorative walk through the obstacle course. That should be good for afew laughs (or heart attacks). Skip’s been extended as TAC’s 12th Tactical Intelligence Squadron’s CO until mid-1990, and then he hopes he’ll be at the War College. Skip’s squadron has been doing very well-being named TAC’s Outstanding In¬ telligence Unit for 1988 and receiving an “outstanding” ORI rating last February. Like the good commander he is. Skip says its because he’s got some super troops. By the way, as ameasure of our advancing ages. Skip’s currently working on his second hernia operation recovery. No, Skip, I’m not going to ask you for pictures.

Lastly, Clark NICHOLS called just after Iwrote the last Class News col¬ umn. Clark’s alawyer in Anchorage, AK where he works for afirm that does alot of work for Boeing. Also in Alaska, according to Clark, Rick STICE works for General Electric. Clark mentioned that fellow lawyer, Gary BAGLIEBTER, is now in civilian work in New York. Okay, Clark, where are the pictures?

Since the holiday season will be fast approaching as you read this, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone peace, joy, happiness and prosperity— both now and in the coming year. Keep those letters and calls coming! God bless.

G.E. (Andy) Anderson, Jr.

7851 Epsilon Drive Rockville, MD 20855

Home: (301) 330-9447

Of fi ce: (703) 734-1511

Percent members; 49

Hi guys—Merry Christmas! For once, the time lag between my writing of this column and your reading of it doesn’t seem so great. As Iwrite it’s still fall, of course, but Ihaven’t outgrown my youthful fascination with Christmas. Ising Christmas carols in March or June, and Ibegin active procrastination of Christmas cards in July (like many others, Idon’t actually mail them until December). Idon’t care much about the presents anymore, but I’d celebrate 12 months ayear if Icould. It drives my wife nuts, but you can see why wishing someone “Merry Christmas” in September is my idea of agood time. Oh well, Inever said Iwas normal.

Not alot of mail this quarter, but it was enough to keep the spider in my mailbox looking over his shoulder. Paul KNOTT, my most faithful correspon¬ dent, wrote twice and callet^once this quarter (you all may as well know who the real talent is in this effort). Paul sent an update on ’71 activities at George AFB. John HIGGINS was preparing for Army War College, having led the 27 TASS in successfully repulsing the onslaught of an ORI team. John has since been redirected, and will retain command of his unit so he can move it back to Davis-Monthan where his wing is located. Apparently John can’t keep the 27th busy enough in regular duties, so he has expanded their horizons in ex¬ tracurricular activities. If you see him, ask about their wing championship in “crud”. Paul didn’t give me the details, but it has something to do with pool tables and three balls (moved with hands, not sticks). John, you deserve an outstan¬ ding rating for creativity in keeping your troops busy and out of trouble.

Bob BROWN is also at George, and is the commander of the Tactical Air Warfare Center’s Detachment 5, which does all the integration testing of hard¬ ware and computer software, as well as some tactics development. Steve DEHAVEN should be at Sheppard AFB by now (rumor has it he’ll be the depu¬ ty base commander there). Paul ran into him most recently when the sky cops called Paul, wanting to know what to do with azoomie picked up on the flight line taking pictures (Paul didn’t explain why they call^ him—maybe he has an additional duty as keeper of stray animals). He called Steve (assistant keeper of strays?), who happened to be the OIC of the gaggle to which this kid belong¬ ed. That gave them agood excuse to catch up on one another’s exploits. Harry DAVIS has apparently escaped George, but Paul did not indicate adestination. Derek DAWSON may also be on the move—he has transitioned his squadron to anew commander, which should mean something is in the wind.

Igot the news secondhand that John and Bernadette STUBBLEFIELD are

at Pete Field. Stubbs was recently in Alaska flying F-15s. Idon’t know what he’s doing, but Iunderstand the family has grown by two—they were able to adopt twins while in Alaska. Congratulations you two, and best wishes from all of us in ’71.

Paul passed on some tidbits from arecent issue of SAC’s Combat Crew magazine.Severalofourclassmateswererecognizedforpassingmilestonesin their flying careers. Oddly enough, SAC didn’t recognize the weapons system they are flying, just the unit, man and milestone: Coring AFB, ME: Ed NOLTE (1,000 hours), Nick STOOKE (3,000 hours); Grand Forks AFB, ND: Bob BORKOWSKI (3,000 hours); and Plattsburg AFB, NY; Steve WAISS (2,000 hours).

Did anybody see Ron RAND on CNN in June? He was explaining the first launch of the Titan IV at Cape Canaveral, and what it means to the Air Force. “I think he may be the most watched of our class (not the most photogenic)’— Paul’s words. Rat, not mine.

Larry and Kris BAILEY also wrote, spurred on by Ron’s new fame. Larry included acolumn from alocal newspaper. Ipromised Ron ayear ago that I would not expose all the personal data Ron shared with me. Since the article provides data obtained from apublic source, my promise of confidentiality should not apply. The following is therefor taken from the Florida Today of May 30, 1989. It seems Ron was the USAF commentator on the launch of aDelta 2from the Cape. When he saw the vernier rockets ignite at zero in the countdown, he called “liftoff’. Unfortunately, the main engine had not ignited. The next day, BG Honeywell (who commands the Space and Missile Test Organization at Vandenberg AFB) christened Ron as “Liftoff Rand”, likening him to Wrong¬ way Corrigan of the ’30s. Ron maintains the general was getting even—he thought Ron had exposed aviolation of protocol, causing him to buy drinks for his group. It seemed to help when NASA’s commentator later confided to Ron that all of his peers had done the same thing. If there’s alesson here, however, it may have something to do with people who live in glass houses.

Larry is working at the Eastern Space and Missile Center. He provided anew address (local move only), as well as an address for Paul NIPKO in Fountain Valley, CA. Larry asks for help in locating our classmate Robert (Jack) JACKSON. If anybody knows, drop me aline.

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After years of remaining incommunicado with class scribes, Casey SCOTT has finally been flushed into the light of day. It we can believe his personal sta¬ tionery, Casey is the manager of Marketing Services, Security Life (insurance) of Denver. Imust tell you that Iwas delighted with Casey’s letter. This is one of those situations, however, where my poor ability to summarize would destroy the true value of Casey’s missive, so Iquote: “The reason Ihave come out of the woodwork is that Itook great umbrage at afactual faux pas in the last issue’s column that my sense of right, of journalistic idealism, yea, even of righteous indignation would not allow me to let pass uncommented upon. Now, Ido not claim to be able to recite to you even arecognizable fragment of Major General Guilio Douhet’s quotation. Icould probably stammer through the Mission of the United States Air Force Academy and maybe even General Douglas McAr¬ thur’s quotation. Ido know, however, the words to ‘most every country song to hit the that ‘All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)’ is one of the signature songs of Hank Williams Jr.; Idoubt Merle Haggard has done more than hum it in the shower. Now you may feel, in the greater panoply of life, that this is acom¬ paratively minor issue. But just as we all know that learning to fold our under¬ shirts into six-inch squares made us better cadets and officers, so it is also true that the proper identification of one’s country music icons makes for ahappier, better-adjusted journey through life.” Okay, Casey...yeah...I knew that. Which brings us to the inevitable part of aCheckpoints column—change-ofaddress cards. Inevitable because there are three things in life you can count on: death, taxes, and aPCS to that portion of the world where 195 guys are dying to go, but your going there now will wipe you out. Whatever. The details are: Wayne and Ann TURK from Milpitas, CA to Burke, VA (a victim of the Pentagon vortex?); Tom RACKLEY from Grafton, VA to Layton, UT (a sur¬ vivor of the Pentagon, moving to Hill AFB and living only afew blocks from my former home!); Ron and Betty HERRE from Minot AFB to Beavercreek, OH (AFLC? AFIT?); Sammy TODD from Oklahoma City to Anchorage, AK (some guys will do anything to get out of AFLC); Tom and Nancy JOHNSON from Hickory, NC to the 7100 CSW Medical Center (at one of those mythical addresses “across the Pond”, APO NY); Dale AUTRY (the smartest guy Iever knew) from Prattville, AL to Lisbon, ME; Joel HOFFMAN from USACOE, Kaiserslautern, to the US Army Engineering District, Mobile AL; Ken GINGRICH moving within APO NY (new assignment is AFELM NATO/2ATAF); and Andy GARRISON from San Francisco to Sausalito, CA. Shortest move of the quarter goes to Mike HANSEN, who moved from North Little Rock to North Little Rock. Best move of the quarter goes to Mike and Marilyn GEBHARDT, who moved from Honolulu to Colorado Springs. Speaking for the entire class, Mike and Marilyn, we can’t stand it! How did you get those assignments?

charts in the last 25 years (and some older than that). Ialso know

Iwas about to close, and Tom Kroboth of the AOG called. He received a letter from Dave KATCHERIAN. In the spirit of timely reporting, we agreed that Tom would insert it into the column, as follows:

Dear Andy

As Ifill^ out the enclosed change-of-address card Iremembered one of your final comments in your latest column about the sanitized “Remarks” section and decided to write.

The following is to briefly update you on my situation. Ileft the USAF in 1978 to attend the University of Michigan Medical School. 1finished there and did my orthopaedic surgery resident in Detroit at Henry Ford Hospital. After my residency, Iwent to California for six months for

afoot and ankle fellowship and then returned to Michigan where Iam now, as astaff physician for Henry Ford Hospital. Just recently, my family which consists fo my wife Dodie (an ex-Army nurse), and my two daughters (Julie-10 and Kristen-7) moved into anew house.

Ihear frequently from Scotty BOWEN, M.D., who is also an or¬ thopaedic surgeon in private practice in Steamboat Springs, CO. He’s doing well and is quite busy. Iunderstand that David MARKELLOS is also an orthopaedic surgeon out there somewhere. Ikeep looking for him at all the meetings Igo to but our paths have yet to cross.

Last fall we saw Todd CHIRKO in East Lansing, MI where he had just gotten married and is working on his PhD in agriculture. Todd receiv¬ ed his master’s in forestry in Colorado after he left the USAF. He then spent anumber of years in the Peace Corps in New Guinea. After he receives his PhD he plans to return to some Third World country, pro¬ bably in the Pacific somewhere.

Also, Denny SHIELDS has moved back to California flying for Delta.

Loren GILES is flying for US Air out of Pittsburgh now.

Well, that’s about all the new stuff Iknow. Hopefully there’s something there you’ll be able to use. We do enjoy your columns and appreciate your efforts. Keep up the good work.

That’s it for this issue. Ihope all is well with each member of our class and their families. Whatever your beliefs, Iwish you the real joys of the Christmas season, and God’s kindest blessings.

Ed Bishop

2011 Buoy Drive

Stafford, VA 22554

Home: (703) 659-8166

AV: 297-1735

Percent members: 49

Attention in the area, attention in the area. First, congratulations to all of you who made Lt Col this last go around. Next, congratulations to Chuck JOHNSON (see Chuck’s picture in Airman), Bill LOONEY, Bob RAINES, Pete SUTTON, and Mark SCHMIDT on the early promotion to 0-6. Well deserved. We expect to hear more about you in the foture.

Speaking of the future, watch for the Thunderbirds soon with their new lead. Chuck SIMPSON. Sierra Hotel, Chuck.

Congratulations also go out to Bob SCHNICK who received the Jabara Award for Airmanship for 1989 (see the article in the summer ’89 issue). It takes a lot of courage to turn over the controls of your jet at high speed, low altitude, to afew chunks of silicone and miscellaneous wires assembled by the lowest bidder. However, through his efforts, the AF may soon have advanced avionics which will greatly enhance the combat capability of our aircraft. Speaking of Jabara, Iforgot to mention in my last column that Isaw Jim JABA^ in May at the American Industrial Hygienist Conference in St. Louis. Jim is out of the Army and is now working for Kaiser Aluminum in Washington state.

Iam alittle disappointed in our class accomplishments, however. Why don’t we have areal estate ad in the AOG mag, complete with picture? Or how about breaking new ground with alawyer ad for consumer liability claims assistance?

Ialso talked to Rick JACKSON the day after Isent my last column in to the editor. Rick was looking for tickets to the AF/Navy game which is history by the time you read this. Rick is working in the Pentagon in AF/PRIS which is Saudi Military Sales. Rick is uniquely qualified for this job. Prior to coming to Washington he was assigned to Reot AB, Saudi, where he helped establish the Saudi AWACS program, building the logistics support for the program from the ground up. Rick and his wife, Nan^, have three boys (15, 12 and 9) and adaughter (7). Anyone thinking about Middle East assignments should call Rick for the lowdown. (He enjoyed the tour and would go back.)

Iwas visited by none other than Charlie BROWN. Charlie was in town from Yjkota where he is DOR for 5th AF. In aprevious column Itold you Charlie was going to Korea. That was true until MPC realized the person he was replacing was on atwo-year accompanied rather than aone-year remote. It’s good to see the system still works. At any rate, Charlie seems to enjoy his job of coordinating all the recon assets in the area. This includes the Navy and Army units. He is just expanding his horizons to include satellites. Charlie was at Bolling visiting the BX to buy afew essentials, like underwear, pants, shoes, etc., after North¬ west lost his bag on the way here. All of you NW pilots be on the look out for Charlie’s lost bag (as if there is asnowball’s chance in hell of ever seeing it again).

Ireceived three letters—you’re getting better. The first was from Greg JONES. Evidently Greg felt he missed something by not participating in the Academy exchange program while he was acadet. To make up for this loss in character¬ building experience, he attended Navy War College in Newport, R.I. In keep¬ ing with the Academy exchange program motif, Greg said it was an Air Force appreciation program. He even got to participate in aSaturday morning parade— for joy, for joy. As areward for putting up with the Navy for 10 months, Greg gets to leave his wife, Lila, at home to spend ayear at Keflavik, Iceland, in ajoint assignment in communciations and electronics. Joint in this case means the Navy again, as Keflavik is run by the Navy. To pass the time, Greg, you can always count the trees.

Vern TAYLOR wrote aquick note to say he has moved to Lackland AFB, TX where he is the chief. Operations and Training, for the Security Police

Academy. Good luck, Vem. These security police seem to get younger each year. Anyone else notice that?

The last letter came from Marty JAYNE. Marty went through along justifica¬ tion that totally lost me for why he wrote. Of course it’s possible that he was totally logical and I’ve been warped by being in Washington where logic seldom enters into the ^nation. I’m not complaining though; no justification is ever needed for writing. In fact, Marty pointed out that although this was the first time he has written to the ’72 Checkpoints rep in 17 years, if everyone of you wrote once every 17 years, Ishould receive 40 letters per year, 10 letters per column. The key word is “should.” It hasn’t happened yet. On to Marty’s story. The last time Isaw Marty was just before IPCSd from Germany to my current job. Marty was the chief circuit trail counsel for USAFE. He got reassigned to USAFA as the deputy SJA and had the additional duty of OIC of the cadet handball club. After only one year, he got an assisgnment as the SJA at Albrook in the Canal Zone, with the SJA course at Maxwell, in route. At the SJA course he saw George ASH (McChord), Curt BENTZ (Homestead), and Mike MAC¬ DONALD (McGuire). While at the International Operations Law course with Dave HENDERSON, he saw Dave MCLAUGHLIN who teaches at ACSC. Marty also reports that Ed LAFOUNTAINE is the DO for the MAC group at Howard and Curt ELY is the political/military af&irs officer for the Army four-star at SOUTHCOM. He also ran into the Brian BINN, aC-141 AC at Charleston, and Bill EMMER, C-DOs, out of West Virginia Air National Guard, both TDY. Marty claims that Panama is fun. Either the newspapers here make it sound worse than it is, or Marty is living in adifferent Panama.

Ifinally tracked down Pete SUTTON. We had along conversation reminisc¬ ing about events at the zoo of certain mutual acquaintances which are probably better left unnamed. It took alot of effort but Iwas able to draw some personal information about Pete. Pete is currently working in AF/PRP for Maj Gen Fbgleman (’63) as the ATC force programmer. After graduation, Pete trucked off to acoop MS in CE. After atour in RF-4s at Zweibrucken and an ASTRA assignment in AF/XO, he volunteered for, and served as an ROTC instructor at the University of Colorado. This apparent career deviation was made after career counseling with the AF/XO (then Gen Gabriel) and the AF/XO deputy (then Gen O’Malley). Seem like they gave him good advice, and Pete was smart enough to follow the advice. Pete returned to RF-4s after his tour as aBuffalo, this time at Bergstrom at the wing and headquarters levels. Just prior to his cur¬ rent tour, Pete was the commander of aT-2T7 Squadron at Vance. Pete and his wife, Diane, have ason 7and adaughter 6.

Recently, Dave HINDELANG, Dave MASTIN, John THURMAN, and Ihad lunch with the chief of staff. Actually, Gen Welch showed up after lunch and spoke to the local AOG meeting, but that sounds less impressive. It was very interesting to get the views from the top without the spins and interpretations of others. Frank CANTWELL, Steve CLARK, Steve DEMEL, Gary KITO, John THURMAN, and Iattended the AOG after-work get-together last Mon¬ day. Steve Clark is still at HQ SAC but is looking to move to Ellsworth next summer to work in the SAC tactics think tank. Frank is now working in the POM sweatshop in PRPRP after working in XO where he worked joint opera¬ tions. As previously reported, John is still in XO and Steve Demel is still with DLA. Ididn’t get achance to talk to Gary—maybe next column. Ididn’t get any change-of-address cards this time but Jack HUMPRIES is now working here on Bolling at AF/JACM, Military Justice. *

That is all-BEAT NAVY *

Rick Karvosky

114 Julian Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96818

Home: (808) 422-8227

AV: 449-3951

Percent members: 43

Hello again. Welcome to the “Beat the Deadline Show’—a.k.a.—‘Never Have So Far.” Seems as though the deadline sneaks up and then comes crashing down on me at the worst possible time. We received our 45-day notice for our UEI which starts on 30 Oct. It’s astate of mass confusion and chaos around here— kind of like fi nals week—remember?

Well the big news is, of course, the Lt Col Board results. By now you have seen the list either at CBPO or in the AF Times. The last quarterly gave arecap of the results. What was nice was the accelerated promotions on the first three increments. Half the list was promoted in only 32 days! That should have got¬ ten all of us, considering 1made it and I’m at the bottom of the class. My con¬ gratulations to all those selected.

,Kees RIETSEMA, Norton SCHWARTZ, Jim

Also, aspecial congratulations to Frank KLOTZ, Steve LORENZ, Bob MEYERS, Howard MITCHELL SOLIGAN, and Bob SUMMERS on their selection for colonel on the July board. Hey Bob, remember competing for General Coverdale’s exec slot at Pope back in 1975? Ican see getting the job didn’t hurt you, ha ha! What us ground-pounders have to put up with. Well, it’s satisfying to know everytime you land^ on the runway and used the taxiways, you were on my turf! If Imissed anyone, my apologies. The 1987 board should have been exhausted by 1Oct. which means we have our first colonels! Tony CIRA, John REGNI, and Joe SOVEY were selected on that board. Congratulations to you also.

The race is on for our first star. The competitors are jockeying into position. Who will win? Stay tuned to this column. Anyone want to place “bets”? Only kidding—about the bets that is. Besides, the suspense might be so great. I’ll

be able to draw abigger audience than the “Who Shot J.R.?” episode on Dallas abunch ayears ago!

TMked to Dave GESSERT (Sheri) in July. They had ason (Jonathan Martin—or Whale Jr. for short) bom on 18 May. Sheri and the baby are doing fine. Whale is real proud—he took his old USAFA football jersey out, number 35, and is getting it ready for Whale Jr. Jonathan is already in training—he weighed in at nine pounds at the six-week point! Whale said he’s having problems holding on to the ball though—must be those little bitty fingers. Give him afew more years Whale. When he’s not training his son. Whale sails and plays alot of golf. He tried to convince me he’s working 11-12 hour days. What he didn’t say is 3-4 hours of that is sitting in traffic! Ha ha!

Well that’s all the news Ireceived this time. As Ithreatened before, unless you all sent news. I’d be force to write about my dog! Well, you asked for it. Ginger, named after an old girl friend from my single days (honestly Carolyn—it was before Imet you) is atwo-year-old registered Beagle. See the photo taken while my kids were visiting. Hope you enjoyed the news about Ginger. Now, maybe you’ll drop me aline or call.

From left are Kristen, Rick (holding Ginger) and Jenni.

Change-of-Address Cards: Bill RITTER to Lebanon OH, Bob HARTMAN to Apple Valley CA, Dale WRISLEY (Nan) to Manassas VA, Bloise ZEIGLER (Nancy) to Franklin TN, Don RIGHTMYER to Madrid, Spain, Billy OSBORN (Cynthia) to Altus AFB, Steve LORENZ (Leslie) to Burke VA and Norton SCHWARTZ to Vaihingen, Germany (congratulations again to Norton and also Steve and Leslie). Noel JOHNSON to Rhein Main AB, Eric VOGEL (Gudrun) to Universal City TX—drop me aline Eric and say hi to Gudrun, Vince PARISI to the 4950th Test Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB—say hi to my ex, ha ha, Mike TRUAX to Belleville IL, Jim BOEHM to the 59th TFS at Eglin as an F-15 pilot, Chris DERRY to Bolwing Green KY, Steve HARMAN to Centerville OH and Bryan CLARK to Pittsburgh PA.

That’s all for now. Please send me anote or call. Otherwise I’ll have to write about Ginger again. You’ll be reading this around Christmas so “Mele Kalikimaka” (Merry Christmas) and a“Hauoli Makahiki Hou” (Happy New Year).

Mike Carter

3916 Mallard Court

Montgomery, AL 36106

Home: (205) 277-0268

AV: 446-5153

Precent members: 40

Starters: First things first. Great and full apologies for missing an issue. This was my first PCS in afew years and the hassle of selling ahouse, packing, saying goodbye, and all the rest just got in the way of the important stuff. We braved the move and have since settl^ in Montgomery, AL in the same hous¬ ing area that many of you have probably lived in while attending ACSC—Green Acres. We’re all set up now with new home, new schools, new church, and the rest. What agreat way to start the fall.

Anyway, the Falcons are doing well on the girdiron, at least up to the last two weeli. Their record is 6-2-0 and they are one of the leading offenses in the nation. Many of you probably caught the article in Sports Illustrated about Dee Dowis, the quarterback. If not, it was during October and was really good. Special thanks to our AOG Checkpoints staff, Tom Kroboth, for giving me a chance to get this article in. Although I’ve missed adeadline or two, Tom is letting me file alast-minute article so here goes. Ihave to FAX it to him so no pictures this time but I’ll print aphoto album in the next.

Mailbag: The first letter comes from Bob LIGDAY. Bob wrote it way back in May about the time that he and afew other classmates were finishing ACSC. The class and their assignments are: Lance BACHRAN, Mather AFB, CA; Mur¬ ray BALL, Los Angeles, CA; Robert BELKOWSKI, Yongsan, ROK; Ron BROWN, Osan, ROK; Antonio FERRARO, Maxwell AFB, AL; David FUN¬ DAREK, Grif fi s AFB, NY; Pete GAVARES, Ramstein AB, FRG; Ed HACKNEY, Osan, ROK; David HAMILTON, Scott AFB, IL; Doug HARNLY, Peterson AFB, CO; Bart HENWOOD, Hanscom AFB, MS; Eric HOLCK, Loring AFB,

ME; and Robert HOLLIWAY, Pentagon, D.C. Also, John HOUSEHOLDER, Maxwell AFB, AL; Tom JANISSE, Scott AFB, IL; Bob LIGDAY, Kirtland AFB, NM; Steve LUNSFORD, Keflavik, Iceland; Bill MACELHANEY, Offutt AFB, NE; Jim MCBRIDE, H)pe AFB, NC; Norm MICHEL, Norton AFB, CA; Frank MURRAY, Dover AFB, DE; Don OUKROP, Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia; John PASSWATER, MacDill AFB, FL; Mike ROBARDS, Eglin AFB, FL; John SCIACCA, Pentagon, DC; Jim SKALKO, Sheppard AFB, TX; and Rick STEARMAN, Yongsan, ROK. Bob also sent agreat picture and I’ll print it in the album next time.

The next letter is from Dave and Tai-Lee DALEY. They wrote on the way to anew job as assistant air attache in Germany. They also sent aphoto which will appear next time as advertised. This one is of the ’74 folks who spent the fall semester of 1973 at the French Air Force Academy. If you remember, they were: Rod CRIST, Dave DALEY, Bruce MCLANE, Paul GUZOWSKI, and Jack LONG. Dave is now in Bonn and will be ahelpful person to know if you need”...Clearance into Germany, flag orders to Berlin, or bailing out of jail.”

Jim ORR wrote during his stint as exec to the commandant at USAFA. He says that he’s seriously concerned about the safety of the President since Denny FAY is on his advance team. He reports that Denny and Nancy are enjoying their life in Offutt with three rapidly-growing boys. Jim is also doing well and has been agreat exec regardless of what he thinks.

Another letter came in from Doug FROST. During August, Doug hosted a mini-reunion at his home in Scottsdale, AZ. There is agroup photo which will be published in the next issue. The folks in the photo are Doug, Jan and Rob WAYNE, Pete GAVARES, Craig and Heather KITCHEN, Jim and Susie FIT¬ ZGERALD, and Bill and Terry SIMS. It just so happens that the temperature was 114 degrees when the photo was taken.

Short Shots: The ROMANO family is larger yet again. Their latest, Joseph, was bom 25 Jul 89 in Las Vegas, NV. Take aquick look at page 10 of the April, 1989 issue of Air Force Magazine to read ascorcher letter from Larry KAMPA. Maj Ron SEGA was selected as one of the Outstanding IMAS of the year for 1988.

Change-of-Address Cards: Jack LEONARD to K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI. An¬ thony CAGGIANELLO from Bridgeport, CT to Prairie Village, KS. Don HALLEY from Colorado Springs to HQ USAFE. Steve BOZARTH from Po¬ quoson, VA to Kunsan, ROK. Dave FUNDAREK from Montgomery, AL to Rome, NY. Don HOFFMAN from Alexandria, VA to Williams AFB, AZ. D.M. EIBAND sends an update to Ridgecrest, CA.

More cards. Tblly and Patricia BROWN from AFSC to Kensington, MD. Mark TAYLOR from Euless to Colleyville, TX. Gordon ETTENSON from Norfolk, VA to Tampa, FL. (Poor Gordo!) Richard MORRIS from New Baden, IL to Clinton, MD. Robert CUTLER from overseas to Mt. Home AFB, ID. Mike STEADMAN from Hickam AFB, HI to Sumter, SC. Bob HOLLIWAY from ACSC to Dumfries, VA. Jim SKALKO from ACSC to Wichita Falls, TX.

Still more cards. Bob BOOTH from Roseville, CA to Doylestown, PA. An¬ thony ZDANUK from Merced, CA to Henderson, NV. Mike COOK from Lan¬ sing, KS to overseas at HQAFNORTH (sounds cold). Brian MCLEAN from Hampton, VA to Honolulu, HI. Rich HEFFNER from Dover, DE to San Pedro, CA. Doug HARNLY from ACSC to Colorado Springs. Lt. J.C. SMITH from Mayport Naval Staiton, FL to Belle Chasse, LA. Vic LASAXON from Lan¬ caster, CA to Ft Worth, TX. John PASSWATER from ACSC to Valrico, FL.

Even more cards. Jim MCBRIDE from ACSC to Pope AFB, NC. Jim TIETJEN from Mililani to Honolulu, HI (tough move dude). Ken MCKEAN from Higley, AZ to overseas. Dennis HUGHES from Moreno Valley, CA to Papillion, NE. Jim KEATON from Papillion, NE to overseas. Rick BATES from Atwater, CA to Rapid City, SD. Kevin CHEEK from overseas to Eglin AFB, FL. Les KATAHARA to Arlington, VA as an LLM candidate at George Washington University. Kevin CASEY to Langley AFB, VA.

Finale: Well, you can’t believe how good it feels to finally get this one done and be back in the groove. Remember the picture album next issue. Send any photos you have and I’ll just report on the change of addresses and leave the rest to photos. May God bless you all and bring you great happiness. From the great Southland, this is Mike signing off. (I always wanted to wax abit poetic!)

Chris Glaeser

13804 Holyoke Path

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Percent members: 38

Unlike this airline bum, some people have to work for aliving! Jeff HACKETT asked me to guest write this column for him, as he was reaching acritical phase in the development of the LHX engineering simulation program in his work at the McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company in Mesa, AZ. As usual in com¬ plex developemental programs, everything slips except the delivery schedule, keeping Jeff busy around the clock this fall. Don’t worry, he’s promised to be back for the spring issue, so keep sending your class news to Jeff in Tempe. His address is 1825 E. Jeanine Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284.

CONGRATS: To the 22 new BTZ Lt Cols listed in the last issue of Check¬ points! The Class of ’75 has also had anumber of recent nominees for various awards including Alvin BREADY, who was the PACAF finalist for the ’89 Jabara Award, recognizing his superior work with the F-4G Wild Weasel program.

Michael STRAIGHT was nominated for the Lt Gen Claire Lee Chennault award for his work as chief of F-15 academics at the F-15 Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, and Bentley RAlfBURN is one of four USAF finalists for the 1990 “10 Outstanding Young Americans” program.

AROUND THE CONUS: Bob and Elizabeth HERRING are settling in Nor¬ folk, VA, where Bob is serving his requisite HQ TAC/DRPS tour, working with aircrew chemical warfare equipment. In September, Bob went on atwo-week TDY to Bahrain, of all places, to participate in aone-day conference. Ithought boondoggle TDYs were supposed to go to nice places. Bob! Bob recently ran into A1 GREEN at HQ TAC/DOSB, where A1 works airspace issues. Mark and Cathy HOLMES arrived at Minot AFB, ND in June, where he is aB-52 pilot and flight commander along with Michael and Ann REESE at the 23rd Bomb Squadron. Mark was medically grounded after flying F-15s at Langley and has finally gotten back into the cockpit after six years and atour at HQ MPC. Even though the Buff has as many engines as afour-ship of F-15s, Mark is enjoying being back in the air. Charles and Donna MOLZON are at Offutt AFB, NB, where Charles is wearing two hats, working both FB-Ul and B-2 programs when not on the golf course. Larry BOTTOMLEY had decided to hang up his blue suit and leave the active A.F. next spring after four years at Wright-Pat, where he worked logistics for the new LANTIRN program. James HEWOT, MD, has completed his studies at the University of Texas in San Antonio and is enroute to his residency at Scott Hospital in Temple, TX.

Now Iknow why class scribes hate change-of-address cards. Here is my best guess as to what those new addresses actually mean. Mark and Donn WELLS are enroute to OSACEUR/MA in Belgium, where he will be one of SACEUR’s military assistants. Dan and Robin MCCORRY are at Ft Belvoir, VA where he is astudent at the Defense Systems Management Course, after finishing his year at the Army Command and General Staff College in June. Two schools in row must be tough, Dan—better you than me!

Tim O’CONNELL moved from Sacramento, CA to Stafford, VA. John CARAWAY moved from Bedford, TX to Norman, OK. Mario MELLUM mov¬ ed from Montgomery to San Antonio. Mark DONNELLY moved from Cheltenham, MD to Andrews AFB. Michael and Christy MARRO moved from Montgomery to Luke AFB, AZ. Michael DE HART moved from Norfolk, VA to MacDill AFB, FL. Craig CHRISTEN moved from Edwards AFB, CA to Gunter AFB, AL, while Larry and Michelle FARISS moved from Gunter AFB to Albilene, TX. Donald LANGFORD moved from Vacaville, CA to Gunter AFB.

Charles BYRD moved to the Pentagon where he is an action officer for the Air Staff. Jeffrey PRATER completed the Army Command and General Staff College in Ft Leavenworth, KS in June and moved to Woodbridge, VA.

Since joining Northwest Airlines last year, Ihave run into asurprising number of ’75 grads. Afew of those names not seen in this column recently include James and Diane OSTEEN, who also flys F-4s in the Ellington ANG; Scott and Becky HAMMOND, apart-time F-15 pilot at Dobbins ANG, GA; and three of the remaining bachelors: Todd ZEDLIK, living in Minneapolis and playing hockey for the NWA team; John WISSMAN, living near Sacramento; and Bob THOMPSON, last seen skiing at Lake Tahoe. Ialso recently talked with Tom GRAVELLE, who instructs for United Airlines in Denver and flys C-141s out of Norton, CA. Next time you fly, come on up to the cockpit—you will pro¬ bably run into aclassmate!

Bill Brundage

20 E. Washington St. Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Home: (719) 634-7040

AV: 259-2096

Percent members: 38

Dear Friends, Ireceived the following letter recently...

Dear ’76ers,

Ihave had agreat time writing the newsletter for the last three years. Ihad anticipate writing it for several more (unless voted out earlier). However, arudder turn of events convinced me that it would be good to turn the column over to someone else. As Iwrite this Iam aday away from ashort-notice PCS to SHAPE, Belgium and athree-year tour as the deputy political advisor to SACEUR. The assignment came “out of the blue” about amonth ago and I’ve been scrambling ever since.

“I prevailed upon Bill BRUNDAGE to take the newsletter for awhile and he has very generously agreed. At first he was abit reluctant but then 1told him how sometimes classmates will slip aten dollar tip in the envelope along with some news. Ithink he fell for it; he should be good for almost three issues before he catches on. Just kidding, many thanks Bill. My last bit of news for awhile...! saw Carl NORDGREN (Sue) at the Academy BX recently. Carl has given up his general con¬ tracting job here in the Springs although he still lives in Black Forest. Now Carl is full-time with the Colorado ANG at Buckley flying T-43s. Was looking forward to flying with you this fall Carl. Will have to try again next (?) time at USAFA.

“Again thanks for your letters, calls, and visits over the last three years. My apologies for not opening the job up to volunteers but the decision had to be made rather quickly. Please give your support to Bill. (Kurt Klingenberger)

I, Bill, have just raJefined hell. It is when you, perhaps the world’s worst

correspondent (my mother is convinced Inever learned to write), are asked by good friend to help with aclass newsletter. Iam convinced that Kurt and some other people, who Ihave owed letters for 13 years now, are all in on this together. Iwill do my best to fill Kurt’s very large shoes which, Imight add, are still smoking from his rapid departure. If any of you had your heart set on the job, please let me know and we can sort something out.

In the short time Ihave been back in Colorado Ihave managed to renew several friendships. Roy MATTSON (Tamera) and Bryan ECHOLS (Laura) both work close by where they mange to keep philosophy and law in business. All you other 6th floor residents are encouraged to drop by and update your fellow her¬ mit. Saw Mike ERDLE recently who manages to keep Sq 20 in line these days— big doings on the other side of the terrazzo these days and Ihope Mike is faring well. Imanaged to run into Jack CATION (Janet) in (where else?)—the barber shop last month. He was taking abreak from the heat and humidity of Washington and looked about as happy with his desk as Iam with mine these days. Ihave spent some time wandering the halls of the Pentagon myself recently where I ran into Dave ANDERSON (Gail). They were off to defense attache interviews and, if my address cards speak the truth, we now have aclassmate in Stockholm. Back in Colorado Igot to watch Pastor Mark CHAVEZ (Jocelyn) perform an absolutely super marriage ceremony for afriend this summer. For any of you interested in such things, Mark has my absolutely highest recommendation.

and Joe Shirey.

We (Kurt and I) received some absolutely wonderful letters from Debbie FRICANO, John DUNSTAN, and aJoint effort by Joe WYSOCKI and Steve EDDY. Unfortunately, due to my exceedingly poor planning (Kurt, Ihave already destroyed whatever credibility you had with Tom Kroboth), Iwill have to in¬ clude most of the news in the next letter but Ican include some pictures of some really good-looking guys—you all have aged much better than I. Here are some recipients of “Joint lOiowl^ge” and some recipients of the best that Maxwell can offer.

Lots of address changes: Kyle ST GEORGE is now in Henderson, ME, Greg TOUSSAINT (Susan) is in the UP—KI Sawyer; Ben DILLA (Sharon), Bob SATRE (Moira), Jeff SOGARD (Carol), Richaid HOLDRIDGE, Bill DEA (Sondra), Terry NEWTON (Karen), and Marc FELMAN are all at Maxwell. Mike FRICANO (Debra), and Dave MCALISTER (Carole), are at Ft. Leavenworth. Bob LIVINGSTON (Ann) is in Maine. Ben THORNSON (Norma) is overseas (APO 09B0), Brad BUCHANAN (Elizabeth) is in Elk Grove, CA; Pete KLUCK is in Dallas, Mike ELLEN (Betsy) is in Olympia, WA, and Charles MCHENRY is in Renton WA.

Jeff BECKER (Connie) is overseas (APO 09755), Rich WEIDNER (Carol) is in Auburn, WA; John ANDREW (Sandi) is in Alexandria, VA; Jim BOMA (Karen) is in Sunrise, FL; Steve STOUT (Beth) is in Elmore AL; Ralph GIB-

The “joint knowledge’’ crowd includes, from left, Steve Eddy, Dave Robinson, Dusty Rhoades, Joe Wysocki,

“The Maxwell Crowd

SON is in Del Rio, TX; Mike GOULD (Paula) is in Annandale VA; Dave ANDERSON (Gail) in in Stockholm; and Rmdy SPETMAN (Becky) is at Wiirtsmith. Bud NEVERS is back in Spokane, Doug WADDELOW (Annette) is in Aiea, HI; Jim MARTIN (Sally) is in Spokane, Jim CARTER (Gwen) is in Nor¬ folk, Rich KING (Mary) is in Springfield, VA; John YOUNG (Jewell) is in Fair¬ fax, VA; and Richard LONG (Susan) is in Northfield MN. Hope Ididn’t leave anyone out or mess up any aaaresses too oaaiy.

That will have to be it for now. Keep those cards and letters coming.

John J. “Lou” Michels, Jr.

140 Melmar Drive

Prattville, AL 36067

Home: (205) 361-1105

Office: (205) 293-2802

AV: 875-2802

Precent members: 37

THE ROAD MORE TRAVELED: Iused to think all roads in the A.F. led to San Antonio. But now Ithink they all lead to Maxwell. Have seen numerous class members here at ACSC and expect to see others as the year progresses. If you are going to be at Maxwell, look me up. The JAG School is close and we have several appearances over at the Staff College during the year.

WIRETAPS: Got several phone calls this go-around. Always good to hear from friends with news. Jay FAWCETT called from USAFA en route to Hurlburt, en route to Fort Campbell, KY. Jay is recently married to Susan O’Connell, and became, by virtue of her daughter, the instant “dad” of afive-year-old. He’s getting all the stress out of the way up front. Jay had been the headquarters squadron commander at the Zoo, and was also flying T-43s in the nav training program there. He finished at Cornell business school and is now going to put that hard-earned business degree to work as an ALO jumping with the 101st. Ican see Jay as an instructor there—‘Transistion to diversified no-load bond funds, maggots!” There might be ascreenplay in this. Jay also advised me Gary FAZIO is currently flying for American Airlines. Jeff TOMLIN (Jong-Sun) called from Robins where he is the chief of the Maintenance Support Center for the Logistics Center there. He and Jong-Sun have three children, and they’ve recently returned from Suwon, where they spent the last two years.

MAIL FRAUD: Got some good mail this time around. Dave GRAGAN drop¬ ped me two letters this time, but he had agood reason. The first was to say he’s been picked up on the Marine Corps’ major’s list. Isuggest we all have abeer on Dave, but he failed to include his club card number with the letter, an inexcusable oversight. Dave’s been doing some interesting things—he was working as asignals Intel officer for the commanding general of the II Marine Expeditionary Force, and has been running around the world in various assault ships. He is currently teaching electronic warfare, asubject near and dear to my heart, at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk.

Which brings me to the reason for his second letter. Dave ran into several ’77 types in Norfolk. Mark CLODFELTER (Donna) stopped by to lecture on his recent book. The Limits of Airpower. I’ve read the book. It’s good and I think raises the right questions about our fundamental assumptions concerning the practical uses of aerial bombardment. Mark is teaching at the Academy. Dave also ran into Steve MILLER (Teresa) who was finishing up AFSC. Steve and Teresa are on their way to Tunisia, for what Ipresume is ajoint assignment.

Dave Gragan, USMC

Dave thoughtfully enclosed apicture of himself aboard the USS Saipan, which is a“pre-assault” ship. I’m alittle hazy on amphibious strategy, but don’t “pre¬ assault” ships kind of give the game away? Anyway, this picture is outdated because Dave already pinned major on in July. Congratulations, and thanks for the news.

Got amoderately bizarre picture from Tom DOLLAHITE (Holly), reminis¬ cent of the Blizzard of ’77 shots. Tom was at Keflavik, flying F-15s for the 57 FIS and serving as the chief of Stan/Eval. He’s now at TAC HQ at Langley. Joining him “catching awave and standing near the top of the world” are A1 VOGEL (Nancy), my old squadronmate from the Zoo and now chief of Stan/Eval

Sidewalk surfing at Keflavik! at Kef, and Rick PIALET (Renell) who is one of the unit flight commanders. Tom notes that on his last flight all three of these ’77ers were in afour-ship together, an accomplishment he believes may be unique.

Jay Fawcett's wedding crowd.

Jay FAWCETT (Susan), whom we’ve already heard from, backed up his ver¬ bal confirmation of his wedding with written news as well. Submitted for your approval, the largest gathering of ’77 types since the reunion. Brian NICHELSON (Lee) is ahistory prof, at the Zoo. Steve SIMON (Paula) has already left USAFA for Andrews. Isure appreciated his work with the AOG and Alumni Affairs. Dave SWIGER (Rhonda) is the exec of the 94th Air Training Sq at USAFA, Scott HUTT (Susan) is an AOC, Jean FERNAND (Karen) is an aero instruc¬ tor, and Jay JOINER (Patsy) is acomp sci instructor. Starting on the “I must have seats in the front row,” Gary FAZIO, Chuck DELICH (Lisa) is the head coach for the hockey team. Milt JOHNSON (Jackie) is presently here at Max¬ well (allegedly at ACSC but 1always see him in the weight room), Jeff TERRALL (Valerie) teaching econ. Curt BEDKE (Ina) is atest pilot at Edwards, and Mark CLODFELTER. Quite agroup. The really amazing thing is that after Jay identified all these people as his friends, Susan still went through with the wedding.

The Boysan Bombers—1989!

John CHRIST (Louise) sent me aletter from Sammy HERCHAK (Julie), (now that’s specialization) detailing the activities of the “Boysan Bomber Club,” here pictured on the shores of Lake Powell. From left are Sammy HERCHAK,

flying for America West and the Phoenix Guard; Scoop BRANHAM, flying with Eastern and the Andrews AFRES; Dave EPPLEY (Christine), American and Pete Field AFRES, and John CHRIST, who is at MAC HQ. Sammy drop¬ ped other names in his missive: Frank ANDERSON, flying for Delta and the Luke AFRES; Mark CASTELLANI (Susan), who is at Mildenhall; Curt CICHOWSKI (Laura) with the rest of the crew at ACSC; Chip LAMB flying with American; and Pete MOHYLSKY (Denise), stationed at Hurlburt. Also, Lee MONSON (Julie), fl ying for Learjet out of Santa Ana; Kevin O’SHAUGHNESSY (Marianne), who is at Dover; Dave STEPHAN (Cindy) flying for the Wichita ANG; and Steve WITTMAN (Betsy), working for Pro¬ ctor and Gamble in Cincinnati. Thanks for the update John and Sammy.

Finally, Don MOORE (Cindy) dropped me anote detailing the life of Jim and Holly STAVA. Jim is flying for Delta out of Salt Lake, and lives in Park City. He and Holly have season passes for the slopes and are coaching their sons in soccer. Sounds

WHO ARE THESE

To Ray, T.C., and Ken, congrats and well done.

CARD NOTES: Greg GROSS (Elizabeth) is now residing in Montgomery, Iassume for ACSC; Dan HINKIN (Eileen) is now out of Iowa and back in the San Antonio area; Tom MULHERN (Patti) has left Enid (lovely place) and is living in Dallas; Franz DEWILLIS left AFSC for ASD at Wright-Pat; and Norm RIEGSECKER (Shirley) left USAFA for the Pentagram.

RUN-INS: As noted above I’ve run into several folks around the AU campus here. Joe and Molly FERRARA are here for ACSC. It was ashort move for them. Joe was at Eglin in the TAWC down there. Amazingly, when Sonia and Ihad lunch with them, Joe looked exactly as he had 12 years ago at EW school at Mather. I’ve gone considerably downhill. Joe and Molly have three children, who, together with mine, rendered the immediate area of our table unap¬ proachable. Also had dinner with Steve and Ingrid SCWALBE. Steve is an old aquaintance from KAFA days and his path has been through the world of Intel. He’s on the US. verification team for the INF agreement, scheduled to leave ACSC for the USSR this fall to verify destruction of Soviet weapons. He and Ingrid have two beautiful Alaskan Malamutes which delighted my son, Ian. They are doing well, and look to be headed for the D.C. area after school. Steve’s iride and joy (after Ingrid) is his Jaguar XKE, which is the same car he had lis senior year. Looks to be in great shape (the car, that is), but he notes that you don’t push a20-year-old car too far. Have also seen Milt JOHNSON around the gym, and ran into Russ FINNEY (Kathy) at the club. Both are doing well.

WHAT ACOUNTRY: The guys of 27th squadron put together an outstan¬ ding example of how to keep in touch as aunit. They used desktop publishing to produce abound volume of photos and text, aliteral snapshot of the class and their families. Ithoroughly enjoyed reading it and commend it to all as an example of how to make aunit book. The news, then, from CS-27: Steve BAUMGARDNER (Lisa) is at Wright-Pat as aC-17 mission systems program¬ mer, and has two sons. Rick DALTON (Jackie) is at Ft Bragg as an ALO. Mike DEVLIN (Bobbie) is running Rational, Inc, acomputer manufacturing firm along with Paul LEVY and Grady BOOCH (Jan). Jim DRAKE (Gayle) is fly¬ ing for Aloha Air and the HANG. A1 EVANS (Debbie) is at Norton AFB. Paul HIGGINS (Nancy) is working for General Electric in Binghamton, NY as an aerospace engineer.

Denny KAMAE’s last known location was with Armour at Ft. Hood, TX. Bill KITTLE (Colleen) is working for McDonnell Douglas in Aircrew "Train¬ ing and working toward aseminary degree. Larry LAW (Angie) just completed the Comm-Computer Staff Officer Course at Keesler, but Idon’t have any info on where he went after that. Ed MURPHY (Vickie) is at Pope as commander of the comm squadron there. Steve OPEL (Robin) is at Space Division as the deputy director for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. Mike PA¬ QUETTE (Kathy) is with the missile test group at Vandenberg.

Dan SCMID (Fran) is flying for Eastern and gets some stick time in the F-4 with the Reserve at Homestead. Jim SMITH (Nanette) is at Florida Law School and still getting some AC-130 time with the guard unit at Niceville, FL. Emmet TULLIA (Dyan) is at Torrejon in ’16s after being at FTD at Wright-Pat. Ed VORNBROCK (Colleen) is working for MSA, Inc., at software firm in Atlan¬ ta, as an accounting specialist for their software packages. Jeff WALLS (Janie) is at Hurlburt with the Special Ops Wing there. Thanks again gentlemen for an outstanding package.

SIGN OFF: Time to close. Areminder to contribute, if you can, to the AOG Building Fund. Ireally appreciate the letters and calls. Stay in touch.

Greg Postulka

811 Ridgewood Cove West

Niceville, FL 32578

Home: (904) 897-4476

AV: 872-8803

Percent members: 38

Abig thank you and 15 rahs for you 53 guys (so fer) who donated over $4,300 (so far) to the AOG building fund. We’re over halfway (so far) to our goal and only about five percent of the class is involved. I’m sure more chec£ are in the mail. By the way, the military philanthropists outnumber the civilian giftgivers two-to-one; who will respond to the challenge? Seriously, great job (so &r); let’s keep SitS coming!

and Ed RICE. These guys are really doing agreat job in the AF and are mak¬ ing us proud to know tliem.And it proves that nice guys can finish first; although I’m sure they are along way from being finished. Greg is at Air Command and Staff College. Ijust missed seeing him when Iwas at Hanscom in July. But Idid talk to his successor as the comm squadron commander there. Even this guy said Greg is agreat guy and his troops thought he was agreat boss; even though he didn’t throw them aparty when he was promoted. In August Isaw Ed confidently wandering the halls of the Pentagon where Ithink he’s doing something with rated-guys assignments and other important Puzzle Palace kinda stuff. Congrats again, guys! We love ya.

Changes of Address: Jack ANTHONY from Colorado Springs to Kirtland AFB NM, Rick BEERY to the Pentagon from Springfield VA, Bob BERGER to USAFA, Russ BROWN to San Clementa CA, Stan CRISP from Sausalito to Oakland CA, Rick GRISET is back from overseas to Litch fi eld Park AZ, George KAILIWAI to West LA CA, Bill LACKERMAN from VA to Bend OR, Rich LEHMAN from Kent WA to Denver and Dave LENGYEL from Alamogor¬ do NM to Aliquippa PA. Also, Steve LISI from Brandon FL to APO San Fran¬ cisco, Wade MASON to anew address at Edwards, Mitch MITCHELL from Burke VA to APO Miami, Ron PARKH’'USE from Sterling Heights MI to Eagle River AK, Pat QUIGLEY from APO NY to Gunter AFB AL, Ed RICE from the Naval War College to Dumfries VA, and Jan SCHAEUBLE from San An¬ tonio to Universal City TX (I know they’re the same place, Ijust report the changes). Sam THERRIEN from Fairfax VA to Bolling AFB across the river, Steve TINDALL to either San Antonio or Elmendorf Ara (two notes, no dates), Tom TWOHIG to Tampa FL, Pete WHEBLE from Fayetteville NC to Peachtree City GA and Dave WININGER changed addresses in Springfield VA.

Anote from Jim ARNOLD, former class scribe. He has moved on base at Edwards AFB where he is the chief. Military Justice. His number one son, James, just turned one in August.

Ihad along and enjoyable phone conversation with Steve FIKAR recently. He lives here in Niceville and works as acivilian software analyst in Ft Walton Beach. After graduating from pilot training at Vance, he flew T-33s at Minot, F-llls at Cannon, and worked F-16 ops testing at Nellis. He got into the soft¬ ware world after allergies grounded him. But he’s very happy working in ajob that keeps him busy and challenged every day. He gave me some intel on some of our friends. Mark RENELT, Mike RJTCHEY, and Jerry LEATHERMAN are all stealthy flying the F-117 in and around the desert. Charlie ROSS graduated from Harvard Law School and practices in Jackson MS. Charlie also flies C-141s with the reserves. Livvy HOLDER works in Huntsville AL.

Saw acouple of guys on my last Wright-Pat trip. Doug RODGERS is an engineer in the SRAM II program officer and Pete HOLZGANG and Dave MCLERAN are doing the same for the C-17.

Ialso saw some of my doolie daze Cellar Rat buddies. Icaught Larry KUDELKA TDY here at Elgin looking for agourmet meal in our mini-mall food court. He’s an engineer, rated sup type, and chief of an aerospace test sec¬ tion at the Hill Air Logistics Center. And Icaught Art PENA also in search of food at Wright-Pat. Icouldn’t find my notes on Art but he was wearing nav wings and Ithink he’s doing something with internaitonal arms sales (legitimate type) for Log Command.

At this typing the mighty fightin’ Falcons are 4-0 and looking’ good. Dee Dowis is leading the nation in rushing, the team is number one in scoring, and Ialmost forgot ND beat us 49-0 our senior year. Ihope that we’re still in good shape as you read this drivel.

Checkpoints and the AOG are working hard to bring you the news and infor¬ mation that interests you. If you have ideas, send them to me or to the AOG. And as always, if during your travels you run into our friends from ’78, remember to call or write. Also remember that Iget all your changes of address so please put anote about yourself in addition to your new address.

Bud Vazquez

2476 Santa Rosa Drive

Kettering, OH 45440

Home: (513) 293-0578

AV: 785-7188

Percent members: 40

Greetings Comrades! This’ll be ashort one as the AOG won’t let me off the pre-reunion suspense. However, I’ll be writing apost-reunion story that the AOG says isn’t due until after the 10-year, you figure it out. Anyway, there are afew brothers in the news (class news, that is).

Mike BOOEN is the aide to one each four-star commander of AF Systems Command, General Randolph. Wright-Patterson is gathering an increasing pool of ’79ers—Mark LEUTHOLD, Bruce BUSLER and Pete PASKO are in the C-17 SPO; Ben OSLER is CINC Computer Center and Reggie HOLMES is at ASD/AM working RMIP. Mike HOOBLER had the misfortune of getting aTDY during the reunion and is unlikely to make our big gig (he said he’d pay for

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dirt on some of his friends) and is graduating from AFIT. Hot Rod MacALEAR also turned in his thesis at AFIT, rumor has it he was the last of several hun¬ dred to do so. Attaboy Mac! Rich WALLEY rounds out the WPAFB contingent.

In the scary-thought department, Ifinally tracked Burt(trude) WAIBEL down at Cannon Air Patch flying F-lUs and doing Fighter Weapons School kinda thangs. ‘Tis scary cuz Iremember Burt ripping down Academy Blvd at 100-1- in the yellow Pantera of olden days; now they gave him an Aardvark that goes Mach 1.4 at nearly the same altitude! Todd KLOPP was shamed into bringing his kids to Gramma’s and leaving F-16 contracts alone to attend out West. Jim and Emily SIMS are rumored to be heading West (young man) and Bill MURPHY will make the short hop down from Buckley Field. Carl and Connie BYERS are at Grand Forks still where Carl is the ACE Det commander. I(sniff, sniff) wish he’d grab a’38 and fly over to Wright-Pitiful, but Iguess he doesn’t care to see his old room-o (sniff, sniff).

Do you ever read Fighter Weapons Review? If you do you noticed that Ed SCHUMACHER, Burt FIELD, Bill REW, and Steve HOOG are all F-16 FWS instructors. Archie RIPPETTO makes sure the F-15 course has a“Mighty Fine” slant. That’s it for the moment, hopefully there’s alonger article up front of this issue. Also, hopefully Dee Dowis stayed in one piece to a) lead us to vic¬ tory over UTEP, b) lead the Fal-clones over Army &Navy, c) lead us by ND, d) win the Heismann, and e) all of the above.

Ican hardly wait to see you all 21-23 Sept.—the suspense over who’ll throw two yellow tennis balls out onto the field first is killin’ me! Keep those cards cornin’ into Mike DONATELLI, 901 S. 8th Ave., La Grange, IL 60525, for the next Checkpoints.

’79 Class Reunion aGreat Success

The only class with a“black market motto,” LCWB, held it’s tremendouslysuccessfiil 10-year reunion 21-23 Sept. We had agreat time meeting our Falcon Buddies Thursday eve at the Marriott, playing golf, eating at Mitch’s, meeting cadets (can you believe the Class of ’93 is there!), having squadron parties, see¬ ing the Dee-Dowis-led Falcons wop up the side of UTEP’s head 42-26, and even seeing each other off at Stapleton. (See the chapel reunion photo elsewhere in the magazine.)

Iwill attempt to recount the folks Isaw about the campus but Iapologize in advance for leaving anyone out or for screwing up the facts! Pat TISDALE insisted Iset the record straight that he is not an air conditioning repairman and just ‘cause he’s working for Ross Perot does not mean he’s carrying weapons in his trunk in case the hostages need some help. Ted NEEDHAM had poor enough judgement to name Tisdale “Uncle Pat” for his boy.

Ashocker of sorts was the rumor that 120 ’79ers fly for Delta. Asample in¬ cludes A1 SHROPSHIRE and Marty SCHMIDT out of Cincinnati, and Bob KLUTTZ, Bill HUFF, and Bruce HOLBROOK out of Atlanta. Northwest weenies include D. McCHESNEY, HACKBARTH, KLIENHEXEL and KOVATCH. American flyboys are CUTCOMP, TAYLOR, Fred JACOBSEN, DONATELLI and GRADY. Flying the friendly skies are Paul FAULKNER and (I think) Matt DUNBAR.

In the category of classmates Isaw and spoke to are Dave KIMMEL, USAFA physics; John BINGAMAN, A-10, Myrtle Beach; Irv LESSEE, Armed Forces Staff College until Feb. ’90; Dave ORITZ, B-IB at Grand Forks; Mike BOOEN, aide to the AFSC/CC (one each basic four-star); Mark LEUTHOLD, C-17 SPO, Wright-Pat; and Brace BUSLER. Also Steve DICKMAN, B-IB, Ellsworth; Curt MURRAY, asalesman in N.Y. City; Mike “senator” VAN HOOMISSEN, a lawyer in Oregon; Scott VAN VALKENBURG, aphysician at Davis-Monthan; Steve FRANKGKOS aprivate physician (aka “Dr. Divot”) in San Antonio; and Bob McGREAL, KC-lOs at Barksdale.

Others include Scott McLAUGHLIN, FBs at Plattsbuig; Mac McCAUSLAND, MH-60 (SOF) at Elgin; Dave McCACTNEY, working for the Marriott chain; Paul DIAMOND, Martin-Marietta, Denver; Pete WITHERS, TRW, Albuquer¬ que; Kurt TODOROFF, Lear-Seigler, Grand Rapids, MI; Glenn WEAVER, A-lOs at England AFB; and Leo DEGREEF, NASA-Ames. Also Bruce WILLARD, family real estate business at Greeley (?); Chris BROWN, Hq AFCC, Scott AFB; Dan SCOTT and John SZULTA, Hq ESC, Kelly AFB; Brian KELLY, I’dhaftakillyai fl toldya, VA; Jim SIMS, Hq AFSC/ACB, Andrews AFB; Rick

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FWS, Nellis AFB; and Burt FIELD, Steve HOOG and Bill REW, F-16 FWS at Nellis. Also, Sal COLLURA, F-16 aggressor, Kadena; Bob BROWN, EWI, Boeing-Seattle; Benny HUGO (Hi Chris!), F-16, Moody AFB, GA; Reggie HOLMES, ASD/AE, Wright-Pat; and Todd KLOPP, F-16 SPO, Wright-Pat. Folks Isaw but didn’t get achance to speak with are Neil McCASLAND, Tim FYDA, Mike WEILAND, Dr. Bob KADLEC, Bill GREGORY, Dave ROBERTS, Scott REYNOLDS, Scott HAY, Frank GORENC, Charlie WAD¬ DELL and John O’NEILL. Also Kelly CAGLIA, Ron POINTER, Ken McKAY, Craig BASH, Mark CEBUHAR, Ed DUBICKI, Ed LIMELIN, Mike and Dale BRADLEY, Tom GREEN and Gerry SMITH. Also, Mike GEE, Andy BUSH, Pete BERGAMINI, Eric ASH, Dale BRIDGES, Mike OTOMO, Dale CARLEY and Dan HOIDA.

Aspecial welcome went out when two of the Long Island contingent, Frank DEFALCO and Dr. Steve BRIENES, arrived. Aspecial thanks go out to all of the reunion committee, headed up by Randy HELMS and Bob EDMONDS

WALLACE, flying for missionaries,

CA; Archie RIPPETTO, F-15

Little guy: Gregory tdmonds

Guy behind van changing diaper: Dan Scott.

From left are Bill and Deana Murphy, Jim and Emily Sims, Mike and Maria Vilot, Molly and Bud Vazquez, Anna and Bruce Holbrook, and Michelle and Scott McLaughlin.

Guy in red coat: Mike Bradley.

(Randy’s and AOC and Bob will leave Armed Forces Staff College for an F-15 at Bitburg). Your efforts helped make our stay atruly memorable one.

The reunion was atime to revel in old friendships, but it was also atime to remember those classmates who were with us in spirit only—folks like Larry 'WHITE, Frank WALKER, George GORDY, Mike CRANDALL, Bobby HENRY and Ron GRAY. God bless you guys. We sorely miss you. If you didn’t make it to “the zoo” for the 10-year, don’t miss the 20-year. Ihop to see you all before then—Gold bless and see you soon!

David (Matt) Neuenswander

Quarters 4204H

U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Home: (719) 472-1477

RV: 259-3257

Percent members: 40

Hello Falcon Buddies, it has been some time since Iwrote my last article for the class news, and Ireally didn’t miss it at all. Sometimes Ilie in bed at night and dream of ways to get even with the class council reps who dreamed up this job. Ijust got back from Korea and aremote assignment at Suwon AB flying A-lOs. It is great to be back in America, “What aCountry”. All of my Korean Reeboks are wearing out, but Idon’t intend to go back to get more. Iam now up at USAFA in the PMS department. No, that is not some acronym you hear at the gynecologist’s office; it is Professional Military Studies or mil stu. Colorado as always is lovely, the Falcons are winning, and they don’t burn pampers here every morning...life is good.

Ineed to pass on some reunion information before we get into the news. We had our first meeting in August, and will meet at the USAFA O’Club on the last Thursday of every month from now on. Iam not openly soliciting AOG memberships, but it would really help if all of you members would call your friends and have them update their addresses with the AOG. An update will insure everyone gets the most current news. We have the committees pretty well set up, and Phil PROSSEDA and Iare co-chairing the events. For those of you out of the A.F., Mike DIETRICH has been kind enough to give us his toll-free number for easy and cheap communication. Mike is astockbroker here in COS, and his number is 1-800-999-3373.

On to the news. Brad and Julie DUTY are at Offutt AFB, and they just had their second child, aboy! The young man’s name is Matthew and Ithink they have good taste in names. Brad is on the SAC briefing team. Randy CHOW wrote agreat letter from George AFB. Randy and his wife, Sheri (kids Adam and Kayla), are really enjoying California, and he is an F-4G IP there. Other news from out west: Tom and Kelly SPICER and their two boys, Johann and Sharon BAUER and their two sons, Brian URBANSIC, Scott SOTO, and Gary GRAY are all flying F-4s at George. Brian and Leslie TART and their three kids are ending afour-year tour in F-4s at George and are expecting an assign¬ ment any day. At Nellis, Dave and Brenda BROWN and son Phillip, and Scott STIMPERT are in the 445(Hh.

Craig and Lee CARTER have just returned to Alabama where Craig is the associate pastor of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church near Maxwell AFB. Toby DEHNERT is flying KC-135s at Castle AFB CA. Mike and Barb EASTMAN and their two kids are in Ohio at AFIT where Mike is pursuing his master’s degree. They are expecting their third child in Oct. Mike JACKSON, wife Marilyn and son Robbie are at MacDill where Mike is flying the F-16. Last time Isaw Mike was at MR LIMS in Songtan-Si, Korea. Mike JEFFER¬ SON and wife Susan (son Michael) left the P.I. at Clark and Mike is trading in his weasel for an F-15. He is now at RTU at Luke, and they will be going to Bitburg. Andy and Nancy LEHR and their daughter got out of the AF last January and they are now in Texas where Andy is flying F-4s in the Reserves. Rick and Jaclae LEHLE and their two daughters just got back from six-plus years in German, and he is now aRTU instmctor at Luke. Gary MYERS just married Elaine in May and now has two stepsons. Congrats! Gary is flying F-15s at Langley. Bob MASEK, wife Charlotte and their two kids are now out, and Bob is flying for Northwest Airlines. Bill ROY and his wife Faye are at Homestead flying F-16s. Joel STRABALA and wife Dona and their two kids are currently at Seymour flying F-4s, and Joel expects to transition to the Strike Eagle soon. Pat DAILY and wife Ardith are at Edwards, where Pat just graduated from Test Pilot School.

Speaking of test pilot school, Joe LANNI sent aletter and the enclosed pic¬ ture of himself (at left) and Bret LEUDKE at their Test Pilot School gradua¬ tion. Joe is now at Eglin in the 3247th Test Sq, and Bret is staying at Edwards. Bill EHRENSTROM is the TPS class that graduates in December, and Dave GLADE and Keith OTSUKA started the school in July. Steve MOORE stopped by. He is at LA AFB and he and his wife are expecting their second in Oct.

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Bill LYONS called me from Denver. He is working at Martin Marietta and plying keyboards with several bands on the side. One of the bands he plays with is called the Fornicators and he is still single. With aband like that you wonder why?

Eric BUSSIAN wrote from Atlanta where he is getting amaster’s at Georgia Tech in math so he can return here and teach. Before Tech he was flying C-130s at Clark AB, P.I. John BORSI is also at Ga. Tech working on aPhD in in¬ dustrial engineering. Eric reports the Doug OWENS’ wife, Theresa, and two kids are at Myrtle Beach flying A-lOs on the TAC/ATC exchange. Mark BOBINGER and wife Rhonda are at Shaw flying F-16s. They were previously in England flying F-llls. Chris MILLER is in Gods country (McConnell AFB, KS) flying B-ls. Finally, Chrys LEMON is in his second year at law school in D.C. and rumor has it that he may even vote Republican in the next election. Hope this letter finds all of you healthy and happy. God Bless. Matt.

Tony Lorusso

103 Ivy Home Road

Hampton, VA 23669

Home: (804) 727-0849

Percent members: 33

As Ipen this letter, Iam once again in the midst of aPCS move—my sixth since graduation. Beginning 1Nov, Iwill be livirig in San Antonio and will be the aide to the commander of Electronic Security Command. It’s ashortnotice PCS, but you don’t say no to an opportunity like this. However, Inow know the burden of trying to sell ahouse quickly, atask that evokes great stress as many of you know.

I’m pleased to announce that not just one but two of our classmates have been select^tojointheillustriousThunderbirds.SteveHENDERSONandMike BEALE were recently named new members of the Air Force show team and will begin their tour in March 1990.

Scott LAND, one of SAC’s finest, is flying the B-IB at Grand Forks AFB. Thanks to Scott, Ihave somethign to write about. Tom and Denise ARKO are with Scott and Tanya in the bomber squadron at Grand Forks. Steve BARNES is also at Grand Forks in the tanker squadron. Steve and his wife have anew baby. Scott’s USAFA sidekick, Jean “Pink” FLOYD, is acivilian now and do¬ ing quite well as the president of Project Management Application, Inc in southern California. Iheard, though I’m somewhat skeptical, that Ed KNOX is the vice president of Jean’s company. Ididn’t know companies had VPs in chaige of humor. It must be quite aplace to work. In all seriousness, Iheard Jean and Ed are doing great.

In oAer news, Dave and Jan (PETERSON) NICHOLS were recently at MacDill AFB preparing for their upcoming assignments to Germany. Dave flies F-16s and Jan flies EC-130s. Mike COMNICK, ^so at MacDill, recently married and will soon pack his bags for Denmark where he will be an F-16 instructor. Bob ABRAHAM and A1 GREGORY are also at MacDill. Ray and Jayne WALIZER are also in Florida; Ray is flying choppers. Alan BABCOCK was flying chop¬ pers too, but recently crossed to fixed-wing. Alan, who was known as “Mr Super Everything” while instrucitng UHT at Ft Rucker, will now fly C-BOs. Dr Dean CARLSON and wife Debbie are in San Antonio (soon to be niy place of residence) where Dean is an eye surgeon. Dean and Debbie are expecting their third child.

Icalled the Academy recently to get some information and learned that our ranks at USAFA are beginning to swell. TJ HASTY joined the Law Office at USAFA; Keith ANDERSON is the AOC for Fourth Squaidon; Roy CLAYTON is at the Academy Accounting and Finance Office; Joe WOTTON is the water polo coach; Leona FLORES moved to Alumni Programs, and Joe WOOD and Merrie CRAIG-WOOD are instructors. Ialso discovered that Janice GUNNOE, who is pursuing an entertainment career in Hollywood, recently appeared as amodel in USA Weekend Magazine. Today USA Weekend, tomorrow Vogue! Ireceived several change-of-address cards: Fred and Susan SCHEPPELE are now at Wright-Patterson, Jeff BLESSING is at Holloman, John BRENCE moved to Mountain Home, George HERR is at Elemdorf, and Tom DUPRE and Jim SCHOENEMAN are now at Eglin.

The above photo, taken this past September, was sent directly to the AOG by Rick MARTIN. From left are Rick, who is currently in C-141 initial qualification enroute to Norton AFB; Barb (CHAPMAN) MAIU'IN, who separated from the Air Force this past June, holding Heather Martin, bom 19 Jul 89; Sue JANKE (WAECHTER), also now out of the Air Force; Kevin JANKE, with AFCC at Scott AFB, holding Daniel Janke, bom in Jan. 1989.

That does it for this issue. With the holidays upon us, Iexpect to be deluged with photos for the next issue. In closing, Iagain want to solicit volunteers to head our homecoming committee. Simply send me anote if you’re interested. Keep posted for my new address in San Antonio.

Jim Ratti

132 Lake Drive, Apt. #132 Waldorf, MD 20601

Home: (301) 932-9772

Work: (301) 981-4611

AV: 858-4611

Percent members; 34

Well, nothing stays the same for very long, and such is certainly true with assignments. Just two months ago Ellen and Iwere in Dayton, expecting to spend the next three or four years there. Next thing we knew, Igot ajob offer at An¬ drews that Ijust couldn’t refuse. So, here we are, trying to figure out how to make akilling in the real estate market in the D.C. area (without getting killed ourselves). To make along story short. I’m now assigned to Det 1of the 4950th Test Wing. Ifly aC-135C aircraft which has adual role of avionics testbed and VIP transport. The plane is known as the Speckled Trout and is outfitted with some of the most modem avionics equipment in the Air Force. The cockpit has been redesigned from start to finish, complete with “glass” displays and flight management computers like those in Boeing 757/767 aircraft. The nav’s station sports dual ring laser gyros as well as GPS and LORAN-C, and also has asecond seat for the flight test engineer. Our strong suit is being able to respond quickly to requests to test equipment being considered for future mods to aircraft already in the fleet. As aconsequence, we are among the first to “play” with some pretty spiffy stuff. Our VIP transport role has us deploying worldwide in support of the Air Force Chief of Staff and the CINC of Systems Command. Hopefully, I’ll run into some of you and get abit of firsthand info for Checkpoints!

When Icame to Andrews to interview for this job, Iwas pleased to run into Eric BJORN. Eric is the flight test engineer for Project Speckled Trout and has been here since he graduated from Test Pilot School in late 1986. He and his wife, Valerie, acted as sponsors for us when we arrived and did alot to ease our rather-unexpected transition.

While things have been pretty hectic for me lately, it seems as though nothing is happening with you out there. Ionly have one letter this time, and it SHOULD have appeared in the last column. Idon’t know how it happened, but Ifound it in the bottom of my briefcase last night as Isearched for something to write about. Anyway, Sue GRANT wrote from Sacramento to tell me that she is fly¬ ing for United. She had been aT-43 pilot at Mather, along with Lee HARVEY and Dean WALTON. Both Dean and Lee also made the break, but Idon’t know which airlines picked them up. Wayne BROWN is aT-43 driver too, but got

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ajob in Stan/Eval and will be staying in for awhile. Wayne is married to Teresa “TJ” (PAQUELET, ’83) and they are expecting their first child in November. Bobby NAVARRO and Jane MENGEL ate both instructor navs at Mather. Sue said that Jane is as wild and crazy as ever, but has somehow managed to finish up some “terribly complicated engineering degree” anyway. Finally, Sue reported that she and Carolyn (CURTICE) STAHL planned to “do Europe” for two weeks during June. Carolyn finished Aircraft Commander School at Altus sometime during the summer and is aC-5 pilot at Travis.

The last bit of news Ihave is that Steve and Gina VOGT are officially out of the Air Force. The last Iheard, Steve had aclass date with Northwest this fall, but was holding out for an offer from American. They are expecting their second child sometime after the first of the year.

That’s about all I’ve got. Hope to see some of you while I’m out and about with the Trout (ugh...sorry...). Start those cards and letters coming! Be Safe, RATMAN.

Leslee (Forsberg) Washer

4590 Winthrop Way

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 282-0516

AV: 259-2575

Percent members; 33

Hey all you Falcon fans! Yes, it’s football season again coming to you live from the Air Force Academy, nestled in the heart of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs. The Falcons are now 5-0 and soon to be 6-0 after Navy and just in time for Notre Dame.

The ’83 crowd made agood showing at SOS but failed to get alarge group together for apicture. Those who did show up for photos were fendy RUSHWORTH—B-52s at Coring, Chester WILSON—B-ls at McConnell, Lou POHLMAN—Pentagon and myself.

Standing from left are Chester Wilson and Lou Pohlman. Seated are Randy Rushworth and Leslee Washer.

To start this off, Kay (SMITH) ARMSTRONG, who Ibumped into at SOS, graciously put together a“where-abouts” list for some ’83ers, so here goes: Konda SULLfVAN left Peterson AFB in August to go to Kelly to the Joint Elec¬ tronic Warfare Center; Cheryl NEWHOUSE and Bill BOWERS are both at Beale, but decided Wurtsmith was too cold and are getting out; Renee (LOVY) KOELLER is at Castle and had alittle boy, Douglas, in October; Patey SHIMMEL also at Castle, got married in May to Matt MORGAN (’85) with plans to get out this fall; and Terry SULLIVAN is flying ’141s at Charleston and gets married this month to aF^eral Express pilot.

Don DOMKOWSKI is playing war games with the Army in Germany; Colby ABBOTT, wife Pamela and new baby are at Mildenhall where Colby is aCATCO; Mark PRICE is aMX officer at Nellis; Rob LYHNE is flying UH-60s with the Army at Ft Rucker; Ted HOLLOWAY is at Kirtland; Steve STECH is at Holloman; Dave REMENDOWSKI is at Rhein Main with the ALCE; Dave HARDEN is flying H-60s at Eglin; and Lou CAPORICCI and Kevin EWING are both PAVELOs at Hurlbert.

At Andrews are Billy WALKER, Tracy COLBURN, Matt BODDIKER and Pat HANFORD all flying UH-ls. Jerry VARNER is at Beale as an AC in KC-D5s and he and his wife are expecting their second child this fall. Steve KNOBLOCK, also at Beale, with his wife and two children, does KC-135 Stan/Eval; George

CESPEDES-Beale, KC-135 pilot; Brian DOOLEY-Beale, KC-135 navigator; Andy SIZEMORE-NKC-B5 at Wright-Pat; Brad KNAPP-Beale, KC-135/Eval getting married in the fall; Greg POWELL is still flying C-12s in Saudi; Mike FINLEY is flying A-lOs at Bentwaters with wife and ugly dog; and Kris JAMES just finished his 18th book for McGraw Hill.

Bob BARNETT—C-5s at Dover; Patty MARTINEZ was married in June; Beth ARVIN is getting married next year (maybe); Bebe (CRONIN) O’NEAL is at Norton flying ’141s and says they’re alittle tougher to control than the T-38; Kay (SMITH) ARMSTRONG flying KC-135s at Castle; and Carol (TARR) and Pete JONES are at Griffis, Pete in B-52s and Carol in communications. They just had their second child, aboy, last December.

Ireceived aletter from Loretta O’BRIEN on some of the medical bunch. Loretta is aflight surgeon at Sheppard; Augie PASQUALE is at Brooks; Brett ROSANE is aflight surgeon at Vance; Chris LASANTI is aflight surgeon at George; Wayne SUMPTER is at Travis in residency; Rita BURR is in residency at Travis as apediatrician; Eli POWELL is in Seattle in civilian residency and Dave BOMALOWSKI is at Wilford Hall.

Mike SHANAHAN sent news and aphoto of his lovely family: wife Gisela and boys Sean and Kyle. From Norton, flying ’141s are Chris AUSTIN and his wife Beth (’84), Mark “Mange” MANNEY, Dan ELWELL, and John STAF¬ FORD. Eric POHLAND and wife Tracey are at Kirtland. Eric is with the Security Police. Chuck MUERRILLO and wife Cheryl are at FE Warren. Ken GUEVARA and wife Jodi are at Fairchild where Ken flies KC-135s; Bob STAMBAUGH and wife Virginia are at Wright-Pat; Rob ENGLEHART and wife Edith are at Bentwaters where Rob is flying A-lOs. Rob and Edith have two little girls. Chuck JONES fl ies C-5s at Dover.

The “out and about” crowd report is from Tom EVANS, now acivilian working for International Paper Co as aprocess control engineer in Mobile, AL. Andy VONCANON works for General Electric near Washington, DC; Barry SMITH is working at NASA Ames while his wife Beverly and Steve BENZ (former ’83) attend Stanford Law School. Robin SNEED was at Wright-Pat, but had two good job offers she couldn’t pass up; Torsten and Rose feODES are in New York where Torsten works for Mobile Chemical; Chris LEAK works civil service at Wright-Pat and he and his wife have anew baby girl; Stark DAVIS is newly married and trying to finish law school in Oklahoma City.

Chet WILSON and Phil AUSTIN are at McConnell AFB on B-ls. Chet and wife Teresa have two children; Dave DUDNEY flies C-141s at Charleston and he and his wife recently had abat^ boy; Errol LEWIS moved from Wright-Pat to Eglin; Dave MANLEY is at AFIT; Andy SALSBURY and wife Amy recent¬ ly had ababy and moved to Holloman; Vem WRIGHT is still at Edwards; and Iris CHILDRESS works with ARINC Research in Dayton. Also leaving the AF is Dan STONE. He and his wife spent the last five years at McChord. Dan now attends the MBA program at the University of Chicago and flies C-130s with the Reserves out of Chicago-O’Hare.

Mike CROY also sent some ’83 updates. Mike is now an exec at HQ AFCC at Scott. He and his wife, Terry, and son Ryan are doing well. Dave FILLIPINI flies C-21s out of Langley; Ken KNOTTS works for the AF Intelligence Agency and was recently in Moscow or Leningrad touring the country. Ken is now at the Naval Postgraduate School; Marta (HEAN) GIRONE is in Shemya for a year’s remote; Cecil GRANT works officer assignments at HQ AFCC. He and his wife, Cheryl, just had their third boy; John and Val PERICAS are also at Scott and have two children now.

Scott LEY wrote that he was married in Oct. 88 to Maureen of Dayton, OH and they expect ababy in December. They will be leaving Wright-Pat in January for Hanscom AFB, MA and Electronic Systems Division. Derek RICHARD¬ SON will be taking Scott’s current job in the Joint Thctical Autonomous Weapons SPO. Derek just graduated from AFIT.

Ireceived acall from Jeff INGALLS. He and Kelly are at Nellis and have two boys now. Drew and Ryan. Ken TINGMAN stopped for avisit. Ken is returning from ayear in Korea and looking forward to astateside tour in Nebraska. He left behind him Phil DISMUKES and John HESTERMAN, fly¬ ing F-16s and preparing to be generals.

The Colorado Springs ’83 crew is growing, mostly with new academy in¬ structors. Amy WIMMER and Hollie FRANZ teach biology; Dana LINDSEY

(her first time in Checkpoints) teaches behavioral science after atour in Australia; Pete HOLLAND teaches civil engineering; Sylvia (BEATrY) RICHART teaches chemistry, Brent RICHART teaches physics; Sylvia and Brent expect their first child in April. Tom KRISE and A1 RHODES dso teach something, but Ican’t remember what. Coaches for the AFA are Jeff JONES—pistol team; Chris CICERE—lacrosse; Betsy KALMEYER—womens basketball.

Other ’83ers in the area are Larry COCCIA and Mark MILLER who work at SPACECOM; Drew WACKER, Tony SABASTAIN and Joe ALDEZ fly T-41; and Harry and Amy GROSS. Harry teaches ASTRO and he and his wife expect their first child in December. Tracy (MORGAN) PHILLIPS works SPACECOM programs at the Federal Building downtown; Bob HEAD teaches science at the prep school; Ellen and Keith (CRAIG) BERGERON teach physics and math, respectively; Dave and Corrie SCHRECK just had their first child; Dave still works at NORAD; Kelvin CARRENO and fiancee LeAnne frequent Colorado Springs, but Kevin is still employed by alaw firm in Denver.

If you are in Colorado Springs, please let me know. I’m trying to organize aget-together for ’83. Also for all those 1979 prep school graduates, Cecil GRANT and Chris AUSTIN want to plan areunion for Columbus Day weekend 1990. Think about it and let Cecil, Chris or me know.

What would aCheckpoints article be without news and AOG information from your friendly neighborhood class president? Ray BLUST writes that Julie and he are well, but may soon experience aremote to Taegu, Korea. Chris BRANTLEY recently married anurse he met at Columbus. He is now at Shaw getting ready to go remote to Taegu while his wife stays at Tyndall. Iran into Dave LEIBRAND and Tom KING at Nellis. Both are pilots flying F-llls at Can¬ non. They were involved in aRed Flag while Iwas there for afuture Red Flag planning conference. Ialso saw Dave GOLDFEIN who flies F-16s somewhere in the world. We attended Bill and Holly RUJEVCAN’s wedding in Dayton, as you can see by this great photo.

Also just aquick note concerning AOG matters. If anyone needs aclass car decal please write to me or to the AOG with your request. Iwould like to thank everyone who has given to the AFA Fund, especially our ’83 Sponsor contributors: Kathy ARMSTRONG, Landis COOK, Charlie GARCIA, John “Pooh-Bear” HESTERMAN, Tim KRISE, PJ and Prisca LYNCH and Amy WIMMER. Our class had agreat showing but we can do more. We need more than just five percent of our class to give something back to the Academy for future cadets. Also I’d like to thank Stu “Man Chu” POPE for contributing as aTake-Off donor to the AOG Building Fund. Donations received from 1July will be printed in this magazine. This project is something we as grads will use in the future as we approach our 10th, 20th, 30th, etc reunions and as our sons and daughters prepare to graduate. Invest in our future. Thanks.

Mike Gold fi en 10265 Gandy Blvd., Apt. 809 St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Home: (813) 577-1520

AV: 968-4581

Percent members; 29

Greetings from the Sunshine State! Carole and Ihave finally settled into a new apartment here in St. Petersburg and hence, the new address under my name. The winter and spring issues will be written from this address and then we’ll be off to another assignment. Ishould know where within aweek or two.

Just acouple letters in my mail bag. Ireceived anewspaper clipping, dated 12 Jun 89, from Mrs. Tegtmeier about our own Todd TEGTMEIER. He was awarded an Armed Forces Scholarship for medical school. Let me quote: “Although he will assume the lower rank of second lieutenant, Tegtmeier will receive payment for all educational expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and lab expenses. He will also be given aliving allowance of more than $650 each month while in the program.

“Tegtmeier has been assigned to Cleveland since April 1987. He is currently

The Rujevcan wedding: from left are Bill’s sister, mother, dad. Holly, Bill, sister and brother.

the resource manager for the 3553rd USAF Recruiting Squadron. He has been accepted for five medical schools, and will attend either Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, or the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He will speecialize in pediatric medicine.” Congrats, Todd!

My other letter comes from Michael BENEVENTO. Mike’s assignment out of nav school brought him to the New York Air National Guard in Niagara Falls an F-4D WSO. He’s married agal named Kris from Cape Cod and they have ason named Matthew. He’s kept in touch with some Academy buds. Both Lee MEHAN and Marty LOUTHAN are back at USAFA instructing T-41s. Mark CHANCE (wife Doris) received an F-111 WSO assignment to Lakenheath. Doug COUGHLIN and his new wife, Kay, moved this summer to Barksdale AFB. Doug flies B-52s. Julie GONZALES married Jim COVELL and flies C-141s out of McChord. Hey Mike BRENNAN—if your’re out there, send Mike Benevento anote at: 91 Steele Circle, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. He says that now that the Orioles are doing pretty good, you seem to have gone into hiding. Thanks for the news, Mike.

Locally at MacDill, I’ve seen Rob POLUMBO. Rob left F-16 RTU for aremote tour to Kunsan and then to Homestead for three years where he met his new bride, Claudia. He’s now upgrading to be an IP here in the 62nd TFTS. The only other grads I’ve seen here are students going through the program, all previous FAIPs. The guys roaming the halls of the 63rd TFTS are Carl FARQUHAR and Gary MIDDLEBROOKS and in the A-model course are Randy PUHRMANN and Duff McELLIGOTT in the 61st is Ed INGHAM. Don TAYLOR (’83) is the SRO in our class, Andy LAGRONE (’83) is heading up the class in the 61st, and Dundee AOPAILINI is in charge of the 63rd. That’s about it from here. Take care and keep the greasy side down!

8094 Mt. Hood

Huber Heights, OH 45424-2048

Percent members: 30

Greetings from USAFA Midwest (or Mideast depending on your perspective) alias Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. I’ve been here for years now. Ifeel that we should all thank Jackie (CHARSAGUA) WILLIS for the great article that she put out in the last issue. “THANKS JACKIE!” OK, here Igo.

The reason Wright-Patterson is known as USAFA Midwest is because at last count there are about 800 grads in the area from various classes. With organiza¬ tions such as Aeronautical Systems Division, Headquarters Logistics Command, Foreign Technology Division, and AFIT, it’s easy to see why abase of 30,000 plus would have so many grads. I’m here at the AFIT Systems and Logistics school getting my master’s degree along with Chris CLAUNCH, Dale JACKMAN, Laureli (MAZIK) MOYLE, Terry SEAMAN, and Terry SMITH. There is another big crowd over at the AFIT engineering school including Mark CLOUTIER, Terry CAMPBELL, Greg BICE, John “Hoot” GIBSON, Cheryl “Cleveland” NEWHALL, Cary “The Sticky” CHUN (this is Cary’s second master’s), Steve WILSON, Reginald GILYARD, Todd BANDUCCl, Jamie FOELKER, Frank GALLAGHER, William HILBUN, Mike MANKUS, Steve MARCH, Ron PERRY, Anne POWELL, Tina (THERRIEN) HARVEY, Mark RYDELL, Mike SHEILDS, Danny TOPP, Monte TURNER, and Mike ULISSE.

Elsewhere on base Gerry PARISH is preparing to leave the world of systems acquisition to do atour in intelligence. Gerry’s hoping for atour overseas. Joe VENEZIANO and wife Karen left for Los Angeles AFB in September. Bill ANDERSON and Brad MALONE are both working hard in ASD. Mike LAWLESS PCSed in September to C. Springs. Kelly KILPATRICK, Kim (ROE) MEYER, Ernie DIMUCCIO, and Mark DEYSHER are also here on base. One of the recent MDs out of our class, Gordon PETERS, is here doing his resident work. Philecia HARRIS left in August to go to Los Angeles AFB. Philecia was selected for Tops in Blue in ’88 and anyone who saw her perform knows that she is talented. Rich JAGT, Ed JOHNSON, Mary MANNING, Jay PATSY, Doug RIDER and Marty WITUSZYNSKI are also here in the great midwest. George “Geeter” KYRAZIS is out of the blue suit and into the Jams. Geeter opened his own windsurfer company in the area and is doing “quite well.”

As Jackie aluded to in the last article, what has to be the longest ’85 court¬ ship came to ahappy ending/beginning on June 3rd when A.J. SCOTT and Theresa BLAD tied the knot. A.J. and Theresa had been dating since the sum¬ mer of ’84. They were married at the Kelly base chapel. Isaw Jackie WILLIS, Jason “Spot” ROUSE, Kevin FLEMING, and Carlos MATEOS. Carlos, his wife Rosie, and their son Michael came to Wright-Pat in September. Carlos will be working on the new Tinker Trainer Transport System (TTTS) aircraft for the new dual-track UPT program. That is when he can find time from teaching Michael how to kick the ball in the net or between the goal posts, whatever the case might be. A.J. wrote to say that he and Theresa are doing fine in Ger¬ many and they are planning to take alate honeymoon to the Spanish Isles. He says there are totally nude beaches there and Iquote “I am going to get some mirrored sunglasses. It might keep me from getting slapped.” Igot achance to spend aweek in France on aTDY aweek before my wedding and Iwent to asimilar beach. All Ican say is “bring the sunglasses.” Speaking of France, Iran into Reid REASOR of all people in Paris of all places last January. Reid is stationed in England but I’m not sure of the base. He said he was just doing some sightseeing over Martin Luther King’s Birthday weekend.

Since I’m on the subject of Europe, Iunderstand that Price OSTEEN is an F-111 WSO at Lakenheath UK, He is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Mike WELLS who has transitioned from C-130s to F-llls and is due into Lakenheath

Can you imagine Mike and Price in the same plane. Look out Europe, you’re in for ashocker. Stan COLGATE left Ramstein in May to fly F-16s at Hill. Stan and Imet up at Rick DEBROCK’s wedding back at USAFA. Get aload of the Motley Crew in this picture.

From left we have yours truly, Mark TYRELL, Chris WEITZER, Creghton COOK, Stan COLGATE, Carry THOMPSON, Rick DEBROCK, non-USAFA, Todd “Mugs” MALONE, non-USAFA, Mike WELLS, and Steve BABCOCK. This picture was taken at the “Weitzer” Bowl held just afew hours before Rick’s wedding. This is also taken just before Weitzer dislocated his shoulder from adiving catch in the end zone. Weitzer is doing fine and still flying ’37s at Wil¬ ly. Carry, Creighton, Rick and Mark are all ’141 jocks out of Travis. Mugs is flying Buffs out of KI Sawyer and competing in triathlons for kicks.

Isaw Karen KRUKONIS afew weeks ago. She was on her way to Castle for ’135 AC training. She told me that Pease was preparing for the eventual closing and that Joe GORNEY was a’135 nav at the New Hampshire Hideaway, Dick DCXJRE and Dave DIMARTINIS are hiding out at Hanscom, Mike MULDOON is at Travis flying ’141s, Mark SCHNOES is at Beale copiloting ’135s, and Sam DUPRE is asoaring instructor at USAFA. Thanks for the info Karen.

Ron “Junior” SANDERS is also on his way to Castle for B-52 AC training. Junior has been at Loring AFB, ME since UPT and says he’s going to welcome the California sunshine. Junior, Cherie, Kyle, and latest edition. Darby, are all headed west. Junior gave me the scoop on John RITTER, B-52 copilot at Lor¬ ing; and Rob and Brenda VANDERBERRY, B-52 EWO on his way to Loring from Mather. While Junior was slaying here for anight on his way to Castle, we found out that J.P. SCOTT and his wife Betsy are on their way to Alaska for an accompanied/unaccompanied tour to Clear AFS. Iguess the tour is a remote unaccompanied for J.P. but luckily Betsy’s parents live 400 miles away so Betsy will stay there. Pretty good thinkin’ you two.

Iwas extremely happy to get letters from Brian LESHKO, Dave RIESSELMANN, and Mike BRIGNOLA. Brian just finished aremote tour on the DEW line at Sondrestrom AB Greenland. He is now attending grad school at the University of Connecticut under an Academy sponsorship. After grad school, Brian and wife Debra are headed to USAFA to join the faculty in the Civil Engineering Dept. Brian wrote that Bob MCCAUGHAN came from Tyndall to be his replacement on the DEW line. What aclimate change! Also, Igot news from Brian on Mark MULLANY—was on the DEW line in Canada, now at Los Angeles AFB CA; Kenji SETA—AWACS air weapon controller at Elmendorf; and Britt BRANKSON—T-38 IP at Vance. Britt and wife Wendy have a one-year-old-girl, Luika. Let’s see, that would be the Class of 2010?

Mike BRIGNOLA is a’130 AC out at Dyess due to be aT-41 IP in Feb ’90 and due to be afather in Apr ’90. He sent me along list of info and IREALLY appreciate it. Here it goes: Joe MCBREARTY and Alan MACKEY are B-52 copilots at Carswell. Tom CONNELLY is also out at Carswell but he is flying ’135s. Barb MAHON is aT-38 IP at Columbus. Brian BRADNER is married to alovely English woman and flying F-lUs at RAF Lakenheath. Sarah (SALLEE) HENDERSON is a’141 pilot at Charleston. John ROBB is awaiting fatherhood. His wife is due in Feb ’90. John is at Pope. A1 WILLIAMS is at Dyess coming up on instructor and Iunderstand that A1 has turned into quite the party animal. Ah, the single life! Anyway, Rob WASHINGTON, Darrel SLACK, Chris HER¬ MANN, and Ben BELLIS are all out at Dyess. It has been reported that Chris went to see afriend in Atlanta over aJuly weekend and ended up phoning in to his squadron from Vegas requesting an extension of his leave so he could continue his honeymoon! Congratulations on your marriage and your assign¬ ment as aT-41 IP at USAFA. Brian SHELLEY is a’130 AC at Rhein Main. Eddie WATERS is aRC-135 copilot at Mildenhall, England. Eddie is enjoying the English countryside with wife Debbie and tbeir little girl. Phillip BEAU¬

DOIN is flying A-lOs at RAF Alconbury. Chuck GRUBER is switching from C-141s at McGuire to T-38s. Rob MOSER and wife Kelly just had ababy girl and are enjoying their assignment at Hill. Dave FEDORS is out at Beale flying KC-135QS. If anyone knows of agood job drop him aline. Since the SR-71s are leaving, KC-135Q pilots are looking for new opportunities. Ron LEWANDOWSKI has two boys and recently finished B-1 copilot school. He is on his way to Ellsworth. Gordon GRIGGS is a’141 copilot at Charleston. Dewey PARKER is a’130 AC at Pope and “Chilly” Wayne MILLER is still single and on his way to ’130s via C-23 AC at Zweibrucken.

Charles “Tattoo” Streeter

Dave RIESSELMAN dropped me aline to say that for those of you who have lost track of him he got halfway through F-4 RTU at Homestead, spent 10 months on a“tactical DNIF” (what?) and ended up at Luke for F-16 RTU just in time to be reinstated to flying status. He also seems pretty excited about his marriage to Kelly who also travels the skys as aflight attendant for America West. Dave is back at Homestead now. Dave says that Perry WILSON was agroomsman in his wedding and is currently finishing up atour at Clark as an F-4E jock and on his way to George AFB. Miles LANSING is also at Homestead follow¬ ing his last assignment to Kunsan. Marcus COOPER and his family just left Homestead for aRTU instructor slot at Luke. Mark SASSEVILLE arrived at Homestead after finishing his tour at Torrejon. Get this sports car fans!! Kevin PIZZARELLO recently left Homestead (and the Air Force) to take ajob with Porsche in Germany. Good Luck to Kevin. Iwonder if he could get us agood class deal? Dave wanted me to thank Ron and Barb BABSKI (F-15s at Bitburg) for the beautiful crystal. Dave tried to send you a“thank you” babs, but it was returned.

Larry and Maribeth Friend

Before Iforget, Larry FRIEND got married in June to Maribeth (see photo). Larry is flying H-3s (agitated palm trees) at Patrick where we hope to join him. Earl NASON and Rachel were also at the wedding. Earl is at Randolph at the Occupational Measurement Center. Oh yeah, Ifound out that Glenn ULLMANN is married and flying T-41s at USAFA, Curtis CARTER is out at Patrick work¬ ing for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, and Darryl “Gramps” RICHARDSON is taking life easy at Plattsburg flying KC-135s.

Ialso just got these address changes: Kenny WELDON, Hickam AFB; Pete CASTOR, Barksdale AFB; BUI CASTILLO, Midwest City OK; Gary CHESLEY, APO NY; Paul VANCE, Little Rock AFB AR; Mark NAUMANN, APO San Francisco; Randall ORNE, APO San Francisco; Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Kirtland AFB NM; Mike BLACK, Grand Forks AFB; and Carol Anne (DEMANDANTE) GOODWIN, Bedford MA. ALso, Ivan THORSOS, Sunnyvale CA; Mike CRAMER, APO NY; San DETRICK, Alamogordo NM; A1 ABANGAN, Aeia HI; and Yulin (GREENE) WHITEHEAD, Hampton VA.

Thanks to everyone who called and wrote to give me info for this article. I really appreciated it. Remember, Wendy ROUTHIER is writing the March issue so send all you can. Wendy’s address is 2011 Whitted Drive, Omaha NE, 68123.

Gary L. Burg

PSC Box 6338

APO New York 09179-5421

Percent members; 27

Greetings from the Old World, merry Old England. The Burg family is now firmly entrenched in our new home and settling down for the next three to four years. We also have anew addition to the family. Our son, Robert Dean, was bom on Aug. 25 to the delight of Carrie and I.

Ireceived aletter from three classmates this go, Jerry LINDH, Kim HAWTHORNE and Judy HUPP. Normally Iwould be scrambling to make a decent column but with the help of the “Weasel Rag” from Jerry Ihave plenty this time. If anyone else has squadron updates established please send me acopy, it makes my job alot easier.

The first letter Ireceived was from Jerry. He gave me acomplete rundown of the “Kids of CS-35”. Glenn ELY has finally escaped from Alabama. We got back from the honeymoon in Panama City Beach, FL and Ihad notification of an assignment—the Azores. We weren’t real thrilled, but after seven months we’ve adjusted. We got here Sept. 10. Contrary to popular belief, the Azones are not just off the edge of Portugal. They’re 8(X) miles off, so we’re quite isolated.

George BIRSIC is still frolicking in Southern Cal. “1 finished amaster of science degree in system management from USC in Dec. 87. (Go Trojans!) 1988 was avegetable year spent in acontinual state of doing unimportant things.

Mike TAMBOS is also here, but Idon’t get to see him alot because he does alot of shift work. Melissa stopped by last year and we took adrive around the area and looked at my “satellite shop.”

Jeff SWEGEL is still his usual self. He’s evidently doing quite well up at Griffiss AFB and he got some kinds of Q1 rock-stud incredible checkride grade recently, one of only four guys on base. Last word from aclassmate of mine here at UPT put Jeff somewhere in New Mexico or Arizona on aT-37 ACE cross-country.

Rick BELL is still shivering up at K.l. Sawyer. Things could be worse, but now he is evidently severely engaged to awoman he met through his EWO. (Jeff, Ihope Igot this right.) Rick’s aB-52 pilot like Jeff.

Jerry TOMS is also married and living in Barksdale, LA. He writes “Like all B-52 copilots I’ve been busy doing everybody’s job. Me and Angela bought ahouse and have been trying to fix it up. L^st week Iwas in the squadron and walked past Mark MEDVEC who was on the phone to Dave MORGAN. Lt Col Craig came in for the weekend for my UPT graduation last year. Also, I just checked out in the Ace program and Iplan to visit people when Iget the time.

Reggie GOLDSMITH continues his complex tour of Air Force jobs up at F.E. Warren, WY. He was in security police for awhile, then went to finance, and now he’s with legal. He also moved on base (quite unlike of Reggie). Reg¬ gie, Bryan DOMENICK, Rob KAUFMAN, and myself got together for aski weekend in Vail back in February of 1988 and had agreat time.

Mark OBERLY just keeps on spending Air Force money out at Kirtland, NM. Icaught Obes for dinner on aFriday acouple of weeks Wk while on across¬ country myself. We ate pizza and talked about old times. Mark said he ran into Jim McCLAIN strolling around the base afew weeks before. Evidently Jim has moved from Wright-Pat down to Kirtland. Obes was turning in some serious running mileage until he wrenched his ankle hiking in the mountains near San¬ ta Fe. Oh yes, he went up to Rick BELL’s wedding (which must mean Rick is married) in January. Ithink that was in the Cadet Chapel, because he was talking about Keith MONIHAN’s huge office overlooking the terrazzo from Har¬ mon Hall. K.M. is OIC OSI there at USAFA.

Terry ORNER supplies us with the major surprise of this issue. “The rumor is true. I’ve married. She’s alocal girl who I’ve been dating for the last two years. The Air Force has yet to put me to hard labor. Iwas down in Puerto Rico for two weeks in February doing aNavy exercise. We had some good visuals on Navy surfece ships and even avisual ID on aTU-95 Bear out of Cuba. Spooky huh? (Terry is an air weapons controller on AWACS.) I’ve still got two years left at Tinker.”

Rob KAUFMAN has moved to anew place near Patrick, FL. He’s running around somewhere south of Texas in his camouflage outfits with his extremely short hair and some communication equipment. Herm continues to lift weights and get enormous.

Kent SHIN goes out of Hulburt FL (right next to Alabama, he says) on various “hush, hush” missions, Kent’s psyched about being aweapons tactics guy, which offers some unusual research. When he’s not flying or mowing the lawn, he runs down to the beach. Kent says that he talked with Ross HANSEN who works up at HQ MAC and who is also now married. We think his wife’s name is Norma.

Ray COOK was last invited to dinner with Kent at Bettye Payne’s place in Sacramento. We think that she’s in line for the DCM job at McClellan, but the rumors are soft on this one also. Ray, if you’re out there, drop us aline.

and Bride

In closing. I’d like to give aspecial thanks to my wife, Joanne, who typed this novel. She is gorgeous. Don’t believe me. See for yourself. Yeah Ithink Idid pretty good. She’s 5'10" and everybody knows how tall Iam. GOD BLESS YOU. Bye!

Dave MORGAN is the last of the Floridians. He finally got married at Satellite Beach to Diane. He’s still flying space shuttle chase missions, plus he’s playing intramural softball and golf. Congratulations Dave and Diane! Dave left for the other side of the Pacific (Kadena to be specific) in September.

Bryan DOMENICK is now an A/C in the C-I2. His latest duty was flying around VIPs up in Alaska so they could look at the oil spill. He last saw Rob KAUFMAN at the Strawer’s up in northern Virginia.”

Ernie DEMETRIADES keeps on plugging away as ahuman factors guy for

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HQ ATC. He’s now on aacademic hold at Randolph so he can finish his master’s in psychology. His latest project at work is determining how the different tracks for specialized UPT should work: exactly how should the training differ bet¬ ween heavy drives and the fighter guys.

Gary GODWIN was my excuse for getting down to see Trif. Gary is aT-37 IP here at Reese and he was my IP for my Tweet cross-country. Gary’s cruising a5.0 convertible Mustang now, occasionally on trips to nearby caverns with Rich KNAPP. Rich is almost always caving (he’s also aT-37 IP).

Jerry LINDH, that’s me. Igraduated from UPT the end of June and will be at Holloman until mid-September (well after this column hits the streets). Then it’s up to scenic Mt. Home, ID to learn how to fly an F-111. Getting amaster’s degree in apolitical environment like Washington, DC helped teach me how to make little deals. My latest was athree-week permissive TDY back to USAFA as aresearch assistant for the Political Science Dept. It was arough assign¬ ment, naturally, but it brought me closer to my girlfriend who is up in Boulder now.

THANKS Jerry—now that was what Icall an update (and alot of typing).

Kim Hawthorne, Greg Russo and Sonny Naboni in April 1989.

Kim HAWTHORNE writes, “Greetings from Texas! Ithough I’d send you afew notes for Checkpoints. Well, at the end of April Ihad the joy of attending the T-37 Academic Instructor Course (AIC) at Randolph AFB, TX. Tm presently aT-37 academic instructor at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. While at ‘AIC’, the Air Force once again proved to be such a‘small world’. On the first day of class, in walked Greg RUSSO. Greg is now aT-37 academic instructor at Willy. Greg and Ihad agreat time going through the course. Two days after we arrived for our course Iran into Jerry HEIKKINEN, who was there for the Life Support Officer course. Iwas able to go out with Jerry, his wife Diane and their daughter. Jerry is flying F-15s at Holloman AFB, NM. The story doesn’t end yet! Iwas attending the local Officers’ Christian Fellowship Bible study and they told me that Sonny NABONI, one of my former roommates, was assign¬ ed to Randolph. Sonny is working in Manpower and Resources in the MPC building.

\There is still another page to this story. Greg and Iwere able to spend the evening with Wade and Debbie WEISMAN, who are stationed at Brooks AFB in San Antonio, where Wade is abio-environmental engineer. We had adelicious dinner at their home and got to see Zachary—their baby boy bom on 24 Mar 89. By the end of my two-week stay, Ifelt Ihad returned to areunion. It was great seeing friends and catching up on memories.

Last but not least Judy HUPP dropped me aline. Judy starts out talking about the good time she had at Sharon SMITH’S wedding (see photo). “Sharon has Joined her husband at Los Angeles AFB, while Lori (RITTER) SMAILES is at Eglin and Iam at Edwards. Lance (Andy) SEGLINS is the only other classmate here, Ibelieve. Some other news on fellow Barons of 26: Joe WLBURN, long¬ time resident of Las Vegas now moves on to MacDill (Tampa). He plans to visit Kevin TUBBS at Dyess and Tony ZUCCO at Barksdale on the way. Mike HALE and Phung LE both left for AFIT early this summer. Chris MANOCCHIA got married in Phoenix in March and is off to Alaska. Attendees included myself, Le, Sean EDWARDS (Texas), Randy MAXFIELD (Offutt) and soon-to-be-wed Tony MONTERO (Langley). That’s really all the news Ihave, I’m just happy to be finished with my master’s and fmdly done working the B-1 project!

That is all the info Iwas sent this issue, Idid get to talk briefly to Pete LEE. He is enjoying his tour here so far and is doing quite well for himself as an AC in the F-UIF. Ialso talked to Rich BASAK, who is stationed at Upper Heyfoid. Rich is trying to get his assignment changed to Lakenheath because he isn’t fly¬ ing nearly as much as he would like. Iam finally Mission Ready (MR) after three years of commissioned service! Take care, have agreat winter and drop me aChristmas Card if you get achance.

Glenn Strebe

7705 Stampede Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 531-0122

AV: 692-7978

Percent members: 35

Well, it’s been another three months and my mailbox is just as much ablack hole as it was at the zoo. Ihaven’t received many letters as of late, but Iwill inform you of the latest.

Iheard from Chuck STEBBINS from Wueschheim Air Station in West Ger¬ many. He and wife Michelle ate enjoying their lives in lovely Hunsrueck. Along with his esteemed presence are Randy BURKE, wife Elaine and son Andrew (one year old); Mike NAHORNIAK and his wife, Shawna; and Scott FOX, hoping to get awife. Actually, Scott is engaged and plans to get married in the summer—or sooner. The guys mentioned above are in the SAC-bound career field of launch control officers for the Ground Launched Cruise Missile in Ger¬ many. Rumor also has it that Fred MARHEINE is stationed at Greenham Com¬ mon in the U.K. doing the same things. Additionally, for you history majors, Capt Poole is the exec for the DO at Hahn. For those of you who know Chuck, we can all feel safe since he is guarding the “tip of the sword.” Now, take cover.

Ialso heard from Billy Bob BROWN (USMC) who is in the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines (maybe someday he’ll be in the 1st) at Camp Lejeune, NC. Billy Bob said the world is awfully small in the MC because he ran into Greg TESCH at the Med (must be MC talk). Greg’s an artillery officer with Golf Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines. They got the chance to SPIE (Special Insertion and Extraction) and fly around on arig acouple hundred feet off the ground. Greg and wife Annette are doing well and they just recently had ababy girl, Elizabeth. Billy Bob’s Marine tour has taken aturn. After being infantry platoon com¬ mander for 16 months, he is now the adjutant and his desk is his Kingdom! In other words, he’s the CO’s whipping boy! Ibetcha that’s alot of fun!

The only other real news Ihave is that Thad STEWART loves his new job

Mark Owen (’79) holds his bride, Sharon (Smith) at their wedding June 3in Seattle. Standing from left are Lori Smailes (Ritter), Judy Hupp, and Nicole Kerr.

Greg Russo, Wade Weisman (holding Zackary) and Kim Hawthorne at Wade’s house.

as aflight test engineer aboard the NC-135 Argus Sensor Platform (upgraded version of Airborne Laser Lab). He’s working with Mick TESTA and Alex GICZY. What aparty! Also, Paul FOLLETT is at Andrews as aC-21 pilot in the 1402 MAS and is living in the DC. area.

Finally, aletter from the president of the Class of 1987: Fellow Members of the Class of 1987

Icome to you today to discuss an institution which is near and dear to all of us, our United States Air Force Academy. Looking' days at the Academy, Ithink we can confidently say our cl; amajor contributor to its developing tradition. Our class has seen the beginnings of several new ideas.

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Now it is time for the Class of ’87 to be an instrumental factor in a creative new tradition. We have the opportunity to contribute to alegacy that will affect past, present, and future classes. What Iam s of is the prospect of an alumni house at the Academy.

Let me tell you alittle about this project. The building will be owned and operated by the Association of Graduates (AOG), anonprofit oiganization which supports many worthy Academy programs not funded by the government. The 32,000 square-foot, bridge-type structure will be erected west of the Officer’s Club on Academy Drive. It will include conference rooms, library/lounge, aboardroom, administrative offices for the AOG, and kitchen facilities. This will all be enclosed within astriking architec¬ tural design which has already been prepared and approved. Both An¬ napolis and West Point have similar facilities which have been excellent focal points for graduates, cadets and visitors at homecomings, seminars, reunions and other events.

The Academy needs our support to ensure the beginning of this new tradition. Contributions of any amount are welcome and will be greatly appreciated. Pledges over time will also be helpful, and for you business majors, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Please join me in ensuring that the Class of 1987 continues to be on the leading edge of Academy traditions.

Very Sincerely,

JEFFREY R. McDANIELS

President, Class of 1987

2Lt. Mark V. Peters

PSC Box 2393

Castle AFB, CA 95342-2393

Percent members: 32

Saved again by the UPT drops! Not much new material came in (actually, this can be translated as “no new material came in”) so with the exception of the UPT info there’s not too much to report. Just like last time. I’ll be listing the new IPs with just their plane unless they’re going to adifferent base.

COLUMBUS 89-13: Tim ASHLEY, C-BO Little Rock; Warren BENJAMIN, RF-4 George; Dan DENNIS, A-10 Davis-Monthan; Tom GIBSON, T-47; Geoige HOLT, T-37; Tom LANE, B-52 Wiirtsmith; BUI LIVINGSTON, C141 Charleston; Greg LUKASIEWICZ, F-16 MacDill; Stue RODRIGUEZ, C-12 Elmendorf; James TATE, T-38; Tim TAYLOR, T-37; Mark TRAFTON, T-37; Diane (REIGHN) TURNAGE, C-141 Travis; Gerald (Slug) WALLER, T-38; John WELCH, B-52 Fairchild; and Norman WORTHEN, B-52 Barksdale.

COLUMBUS 89-14: Dave ARGYLL, C-141 McGuire; Dave BOUCHER, KC-B5 McConnell (Mary [Noehl] BOUCHER is there also); Kent ERNEWEIN, KC-B5 Kadena; Steve FOURNIER, T-38; Rich HARTLAUB, EC-B5 Ellsworth; Matt HOLTOFF, C-141 Charleston; Steve KANE, T-38; Jim LEDDY, T-37; Bill LEWIS, T-37; Brett MARTIN, B-52 Loring, Robb McCULLERS, KC-B5 Robins, Dave MENCER, T-37; Chris PLAMP, OA-10 Suwon; Jeff RIDDLEBARGER, F-15 HOlloman; Alex ROSSANO, C-BO Elmendorf; Keith SCHUSTER, C-141 McGuire; Hazel SYNCO, EC-BO Davis-Monthan; Mark WINSCHEL, T-38; and Jeff YEVCAK, C-141 Charleston.

COLUMBUS 89-15: Randy BROCKWELL, F-15 Holloman; Larry COCHRAN, KC-135 Castle; Jim DART, C-BO Dyess; Terry ENNIS, C-141 McGuire; Jerry JOUETT, KC-B5 Beale; Don JARVIS, KC-B5 Griffiss; Andy KENIS, C-141 Travis; Scott LONG, F-16 Luke; Robb LUCAS, KC-B5 Robins; Pat McAlister, A-10 England; Doug MILLER, F-16 Luke; Jeff MILLER, T-38; David SANCLEMENTE, A-IO Davis-Monthan; Scott SATHER, T-37; Scott SMITH, T-37; Mark SWARTZ, T-38; John TURNAGE, C-141 Travis; and Dan TOLLY, T-37 Mather.

COLUMBUS 90-01: Mike DELUCIA, B-52 Wurtsmith; Pat ENCINAS, T-37; HERRERA, C-21 Norton; Cl^ HUBBS, C-BO Elmendorf; Mark KURAS, Norton; Kim SCHILLER, T-38; John STEELE, T-38; and Greg ZEHNER, A-10 Bentwaters.

LAUGHLIN 89-13: Tom BOULEY, T-38; Harold BROWN, KC-B5 Carswell; Scott CAMERON, B-52 Griffiss; Dennis CONN, B-52 Carswell; Mike DAVIS, C-BO Yokota; Bob DITTOS, KC-B5 Eaker; Brenda ENGELSTAD, C-141 McChord; Tom HESTERMAN, B-52 Barksdale; Gary KRAUS, T-37; Paul LaPOINTE, T-38; Paul LOBUE, KC-B5 Minot; Kurt MILLER, T-37; Ed SAULEY, F-16 MacDill; Mark VAISVIL, C-130 Little Rock; and Ron WHITTLE, T-37.

LAUGHLIN 89-14: Art ANDERSON, OV-10 Shaw; Phil BASSO, T-37; Dave DeBORGER, C-130 Dyess; Tobb DEVERS, KC-135 Eaker; Jess DUNCAN, T-38; Craig GOODRICH, B-1 Grand Forks; Tom GUERRA, T-38; Rich HALLER, C-21 Randolph; James KELLY, C-141 Norton; Cindy KIMBALL

T-37; ANDY KRONZER, T-38; Scott MANLEY, B-52 Anderson; John PAYNE, KC-135 Plattsburg; George VILLALOBOS, T-37; and Noel WILLIAMS, F-15 Langley.

LAUGHLIN 89-15: Bruce BRADEY, T-37; Andrea CHAPMAN, T-38; Steve CONNER, T-38; George DEGNON, OV-10 Davis-Monthan; Dave DKON, F-16 MacDill; Brad HALLORAN, C-141 Norton; Robb HOWE, C-9 Yokota; Steve KELLY, C-141 Travis; Mark KENNEDY, KC-135 Grissom; Derek LAURSEN, C-Ml McChord; Carl MYERS, KC-35 Altus; Laiuence OTTO, F-15 Soesterberg; David POLMER, T-37; Bob PREDELLA, KC-135 Griffrss; Dirk SMITH, F-15 Eglin; Martin STRITTMATTER, EC-135 Ellsworth; Seb TROST, B-52 Minot; Ken TUCKER, KC-135 McConnell; and Rick WATSON, C-130 Pope.

LAUGHLIN 90-01: Mark BATES, C-141 Norton; Sonny BLINKINSOP, F-16 MacDill; Curtis CULVER, OA-10 Suwon; Bradley HAMMER, C-130 Pope; Steve LANBERT, HC-130 Woodbridge; Jim SCHMEHIL, KC-135 Altus; Bryan SHELBURN, C-130 Pope; Andrew SPIRES, F-15 Bitburg; James TAMALLO, T-38; Scott VILTER, B-1 Ellsworth; and Ed WHIPSON, T-37.

REESE 89-13: Stan ALLEN, T-37; Scott BREWER, F-16 MacDill; Eric COFFMAN, C-141 Norton; Matt CONRAD, EC-135 Ellsworth; Steve COOK, T-38; Amadae PEPPER, C-130 Pope; Jeff GIBBS, WC-BO Keesler, Skip HINMAN, A-10 Bentwaters; Tony GIANGUILO, T-37; Paul MALENKE, T-38; Eric MEYN, T-38; Chris MINEAU, T-37; Paul POKORNY, C-21 Randolph, Bob PFEIFER, C-BO Pope; and Ancel YARBROUGH, F-111 Mountain Home. >y BOLDERICK, T-37; Kenny CRAIN, T-37; Matt ,tt; Dave LANGAN, C-12 Kadena; Sonny LEMASTERS,

REESE 89-14: CUSHMAN, C-21 KC-B5 Dyess; Ken MADURA, F-16 Luke; Pat MAES, KC-B5 Eaker; Toni MUSSI, C-BO Pope; Tim OLMSTEAD, KC-B5 Fairchild; John PIERCE, F-16 Luke; Damon PESCAIA, T-37; Tim POPOVICH, T-38; Hardy SELLERS, T-38; Milt SPANGLER, C-9 Scott; Cleave TURK, T-37; Kevin WARD, B-52 Ander¬ son; and Dennis WOLF, T-38.

REESE 89-15: Chris ANDERSON, C-BO Little Rock; Darrel BILL, EC-B5 Offott; Jeff BUTLER, F-16 MacDUl; Pete CHING, C-141 Norton; Scott CRASE, KC-B5 K.I. Sawyer; Jack DANIEL, T-38; Chris HERNANDEZ, C-141 McGuire; Joel HARVEAUX, KC-B5 Fairchild; Kirk JOHNSON, OV-10 Shaw; Mike KIRCHOFF, C-141 McChotd; Monte KLEMAN, KC-B5 Griffiss; Mike MAGNEL, T-37; Bill MINER, T-38; Greg MYERS, T-37; Ty RHAME, T-37; Chad SEVIGNY, T-37; Tom SEXTON, C-21 Scott; Jim SIGLER, F-IU Moun¬ tain Home; Grant SNITKER, C-BO Little Rock; and Mike WHITE T-38.

REESE 90-01: Ian BIGGINS, T-37; Henry CANADA, KC-B5 Dyess; Frank DETORIE, A-10 England; Mark DIPAOLO, T-37; Jim GRAHAM, KC-10 Barksdale; Brock HANTHORN, C-BO Bergstrom; Pete LAWHEAD, T-38; Lance LIVESEY, C-5 Travis; Fred MILDENBURGER, C-BO Little Rock; Jay MOAD, C-12 Andrews; Jim REGENOR, KC-B5 Grissom; Jack STACHNIK, B-52 Castle; Derek TONEY T-38; Houston WARING, F-15E Luke; Rick WILSON, KC-B5 Minot; and Paul YOUNG, F-111 Mountain Home.

SHEPPARD 89-07: Jim BRAZEEL, F-16 MacDill; Chris DOBB, T-37; Scott DRINKARD, F-lU Cannon; Cl^ GARRISON, F-16 MacDUl; Doug HOLMAN, T-37; Jed MORTON, F-16 MacDill; Craig McCURDY, A-10 Alconbury; John OLSEN, F-16 MacDill; Bill RESNIK, F-16 MacDill; Mike SERVIA, RF-4 George; and A1 WIMMER, F-16 MacDill.

SHEPPARD 89-08:

Dill; Paul CHASTAIN, T-37; Pat CHRISTOPHERSON, F-16 MacDill; Brian CROSS, A-10 Eielson; Mike FITZSIMMONS, F-15 Bitburg; Brian KLINK, F-16 MacDill; Chuck KOWITZ, OA-37 Howard; Pat MILLER, A-10 England; Dave NARDI, F-16 MacDill; Pat OGBURN, T-38; Doug REILLY, A-10 Bentwaters; Robb RENNER, F-15 Holloman; Mike ROTHSTEIN, F-16 MacDill; James and John SCHAEFFER, T-38 (same flight even!); Doug SCHAARE, RF-4 George; Kevin SCHNEIDER, F-16 MacDill; and [VLASAK goes MacDill!] Steve VLASAK, F-16 MacDill.

VANCE 89-13: Jim CARDOSO, T-38; Tom COLLET, E-3 Tinker; Jack DENISON, F-16 MacDill; Steve DOLS, C-141 McChord; Brian EDMONDS, F-16 MacDUl; John FRAKENFIELD, T-37; Greg HARRIS, T-38; Pat LEMAIRE, T-37; Vince LOGSTON, T-38; Andy MARKESANO, B-52 Carswell; Tom MAQUARDT, C-141 Norton; Matt MILLER, C-BO Little Rock; Pat MURRAY, EC-BO Sembach; Mike PROFFIT, C-141 McGuire; Dave SMITH, T-37; Bob TEDSTROM, KC-B5 Ellsworth; and Mark WOITAS, B-52 Minot.

VANCE 89-14: Chris ALDEN, C-BO Yokota; Mike BARNETT, B-52 K.I. Sawyer; Kevin BROWN, C-141 McChord; Jeff CAMPBELL, T-37; Daren DANIEL, T-37; Steve GIOVENELLA, T-38; Jim HAILEY, B-1 McConnell; Buddy HATTEMER, KC-B5 Fairchild; Brian HUNTLEY, F-Ul Cannon; Mike JOHNSON, C-141 Travis; Benny LONGACRE, T-38; Charles MICHALEC, KC-B5 Griffrss; Mike MORGAN, T-37; John NIAKAROS, C-21 Yokota; Bob POREMSKI, T-37; Andy THOMPSON, EC-B5 Offott, and Jay WOOD, T-38.

VANCE 89-15: Joe ABEL, KC-B5 Grand Forks; Larry BRUCE, F-15 Kadena; Derek DOYLE, C-141 Norton; Scott ELLIGOTT, T-37; Steve GURNEY, F-16 Luke; Kirt^ HAYNES, T-38; Andrew LOGAN, C-BO Little Rock; Ben MER¬ RITT, T-38; Scott MIRTH, KC-B5 Eaker; Jeff PARKER, C-21 Barksdale; Larry PAYNE, T-37 Mather; Shane PETERSON, B-1 Ellsworth; Chris SORENSON, A-10 Bentwaters; Pedro TRINIDAD, C-141 McGuire; Jason WALLS, KC-B5 Castle; and Jim WISE, AC-BO Hurlburt.

VANCE 90-01: Jim DARONCO, T-37; Scott DOWNEY, T-38; Jim JUl, C-23 Zweibrucken; Joe LLEWELLYN, C-BO Dyess; Jeff MASE, KC-B5 Minot; Jim PATTERSON, T-37; Russ REIMER, T-38; Bemie RUDDY, T-37; Mary [SEILER] TONEY, KC-B5 Loring; and Mike TONEY, B-52 Loring. WILLIAMS 89-13: Pete OERTEL, KC-B5 Beale; Trtjy ASHER, T-38; Cammie BUTTERFIELD, T-37 Laughlin; Scott CARY, T-37; Chris CLAY, T-38; Ed CONANT, F-15 Eglin; Dave DANTZSCHER, C-141 Charleston; Bud DEMARIS, T-37; Gary GOTTSCHALL, C-BO Pope; John HOBBS, B-52 Eaker; Rick JACOBSON, B-52 Fairchild; Scott LUCK, KC-B5 Grissom; Rick

Bill BROOMHEAD, T-37; Bruce BROWN, F-16 Mac-

McKinley, A-10 Alxonbury; Matt OLSON, T-38; Doug ROTH, T-38; Frank SCHMUCK, C-141 McGuire; Tim SCHULTZ, T-38; Nick SEAWARD, KC-135 Aims; Buster STAMPER, B-52 Carswell; and Kip TURAIN, C-141 Travis.

WILLIAMS 89-14: Dean BUSCHE, C-12 Clark; Doug CHOWNING, T-37; Tim CONKLIN, F-16 Luke; Mel DEAILE, B-52 Barksdale; Rick EDWARDS, C-141 Charleston; Mike FLECK, T-38; Matt HAYES, T-38; Marc HAYNES, T-37; Chris MCCANN, C-141 Charleston; Jeff MYER, T-37; Neil RUTBERG, C-141 McChoid; Dave SANTARELLI, RC-135 Offtitt; Tim SEWELL, F-16 Luke; Max TIPTON, KC-135 Robins; Bill TONEY, T-37; and John YORK, T-38.

WILLIAMS 89-15: John BOWSER, T-38; Carl BUTTS, F-111 Cannon; Butch CARLILE, KC-135 Dyess; Wade CAUSEY, F-15 Bitburg; Eric DEMKOWICZ, C-140 Scott; Mike GANTT, F-16 Luke; Mike HAMES, T-37; Scott HINKLE, KC-135 Grissom; John LARSON, T-37; Bill MILLER, T-38; Mike MURPHY, KC-D5 Plattsburg; Adam NYENHUIS, C-12 Elmendorf; Pat SULLIVAN, C-130 Little Rock; Bob SULLIVAN, C-141 Charleston; Rich SWEETEN, T-37; Ted TAYLOR, C-141 McChord; Pete VANDERHYDEN, T-37; and Cliff WESTBROOK, B-1 Dyess.

WILLIAMS 90-01: R.J. BUCHANAN, F-16 MacDill; Vince ECKELKAMP, T-37; Paul GATES, KC-135 Grand Forks; Tom GILSTER, KC-135 Wurtsmith; Doug HILL, KC-10 Seymour Johnson; Jim HURLEY, A-10 Myrtle Beach; Jim KISCH, C-130 Rhein-Main; Rich MANDEVILLE, KC-135 Beale; John MCCURDY, T-37; Tim POWERS, T-38; Paul SCHAEFER, T-38; Tim SPANGLER, F-15 Soesterberg; and Mike THOMAS, C-21 McClellan.

Thanks to everyone who gave me the preceding info. The column wouldn’t have been complete without it. Congratulations to Mary (SEILER) and Mike TONEY on their betrothal and joint assignment at Loring; it looks like joint spouse does work!

Isaw Chris and Bill PARKER late this summer while tooling around Pen¬ sacola NAS. Great news for Bill; he was accepted into naval pilot training and will be there for at least the next year. This after spending several months lear¬ ning to drive ships at Surface Warefare Officer School. Congratulations are also due as they now have anew addition to the family: an incredibly perceptive baby boy named “Jake.”

Kevin and Colleen BERKOMPAS let me know about Houston and Tami (WILSON ’84) WARING’s new arrival: Natalie Rae. Congramlations! Send more info...or else!

Paul W. Tibbets IV

1710 S. Gilbert Road, Apt. 2032 Mesa, AZ 85204

AV: 474-5568

Present members; 37

For anyone who has been holding out on that letter to send to me, waiting until Ihad my own address—the time has come. As you have probably already noticed, my new address is printed above. Go ahead and send those letters and let me know what is old, new, or indifferent.

1received one letter since our last (and first) issue from Tony SOMMER. Tony is at Tyndall AFB, FL for weapons controller school. He is with eight other classmates of ours: Danielle CASEY, Mitch NITTA, Ted MEYER, Juan SOTO, Jeff KAMNIKAR, Teresa HYNDMAN, Don SIMPSON, and Shawn WASHINGTON. All nine of these guys (and girls) are slated for AWACS slots, expect to hit Tinker AFB, OK in late winter or early spring, and receive their aircrew wings in late July/August 1990. Tony says that they are enjoying Tyn¬ dall AFB, but it is pretty tough budgeting their time between the white sandy beaches and tech school. No matter now bad it gets, though, Tony says it sure beats being acadet!

Tony also mentioned some other classmates that he had heard from in recent weeks. Mari SALVADOR and Kate TWIST are having fun at Hanscom AFB, MA. Peggy MCCABE says that comm school at Keesler is much too easy! Toni DESONIAis ^

in PE. and looking forward to UHT at Rucker starting in October. Doug COX and wife Lynae are loving Northern California, where Doug is motivated about UNT. Thanks for writing Tony!

Through some change-of-address cards, Ialso received some news from a few classmates. Carolyn ALEXANDER recently married 1st Lt Daniel WOLFER of the Class of ’87. Both of them are stationed at Barksdale AFB. He is in the 596th as aB-52 copilot. Stephen WHITING got married on 1Jul 89 to Tammy. She will be astudent at Mississippi University while Steve is in UPT. Mary HOWRY (O’BRIEN) married Michael Howry on 1July 89. Robert JORDAN is settling in at Laughlin AFB for pilot training. His class decided on apatch and nickname which he says suits the group well—Jokers. Robert MARTYN is waiting for awaiver to go to UPT. He says it should come through in late ’89 or early ’90. Timothy BROWN married Deborah Beigeron on 3Jun 89. Joe MATCHETTE started at Sheppard AFB in the 90-08 class with Steve NORDHAUS, Doug NIKOLAI, Joe SCHULZ, Ryan SMITH, Jeremy HORN, Mike SMITH, Mark CONRAD, Pat WEIR, Tripp ADAMS, Matt HOFFMAN, John WARD, Rick PEDDYCORD, Dave TORRES-LABOY, Matt CHESNUTT, Craig BROWN, Reed COOLEY, Dieter BAREIHS, Steve FRANCIS, Jim WARD, 10 Germans, and 9Dutch. Joe says they love it! Mark GIROUX is renting ahouse with Mark NEULANDER, Heidi STUMPP, and Rob RICH at Columbus AFB.

Steve KELLER wrote directly to the AOG to inform us that he has PCSed to Hurlburt Field, FL where he is acontract planner/environmentalist and that he was married to Valarie Flye on June 2at the Cadet Chapel.

Iam at Williams AFB, AZ with the class of 90-14. The ’89 grads included in my class are Jerry ASHBY, Larry BRANCH, Sven BROWN, Leif BRYNN, Eric CHANDLER, Dave CVANCARA, Mike FREY, Kurt HEISER, Christy KAYSER, Doug KENNEDY, Ed KINNEY, Brendan LEWIS, Scott MADISON, Matt MOLINEUX, Mike MOORE, Scott OSKVAREK, Brian RADCLIFFE, Tom RINEY, Mike SCHONE, Ken THIELE, Corey WALROD, Todd WILKOWSKI, and Chris YOUNG. As Todd so eloquently stated on his changeof-address card, it may be over 110 degrees here, but at least it’s adry heat! (An Arizona local joke!) Eric CHANDLER, who lives in Chandler, AZ (close to Williams), wanted everyone to know that they named atown after him in preparation for his arrival. We are having agood time.

Thanks again to everyone who sent comments to the AOG or to me. Keep ’em coming. The deadline for the next issue is Dec. 20. Let me hear from you!

(Gone: Continued from page 38.)

Our apologies to the family and friends of Thor Ryan Jaques, ’88, whose name we misspelled beneath his photograph and above his obituary on page 37 of the Summer issue.

At press time we had learned of the deaths of the following graduates:

1st Lt. Lori A. Hogan, Class of 1985, who died on Sept. 19, 1989 at Frankfurt, Germany.

1st Lt. James M. Poppo, Jr., Class of 1987, who was killed in the crash of an RF-4C aircraft on Oct. 13, 1989, approximately 120 miles northwest of Austin. Texas.

1st Lt. Phillip S. Puig, Class of 1987, who died on Oct. 28, 1989 at Langley, Va.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of these graduates. Their obituaries will appear in afuture magazine.

Grad Vietnam War Casualty Interred in Academy Cemetery

By Capt. Gus Schalkham Deputy Director of Services, USAFA

Marine Maj. David Beryl Williams, a1964 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, finally came home. He was buried in the Academy Cemetery on Nov. 6, 1989. His journey home was along one.

In 1967, then Lieutenant Williams cross-commissioned into the Marine Corps as abombardier-navigator assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing. He completed one tour of duty in Vietnam with the 2nd MAW, and was into his second tour when he departed for his last mission.

It was May 3, 1972, when now Captain Williams’ aircraft, an A-6A, crossed the demilitarized zone enroute to an air strike against the village of Donghoi, in what was then North Vietnam.

The plane and its crew were never seen again.

Initially, Lieutenant Williams was listed as missing in action, more commonly known as MIA. While listed as MIA, he was promoted to the grade of major. It wasn’t until April 23, 1975 when Major Williams’ status was changed to presumed dead.

For the past 17 years. Major Williams’ family has wondered the true fate of their loved one.

Finally, in June of this year, several sets of remains, believed to be those of Americans killed in Vietnam, were turned over to the U.S. as part of the ongoing MIA Repatriation program. The remains arriv¬ ed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, and were then taken to the Army’s Central Identification Laboratory in Honolulu, where the identification of Major Williams was made.

His son, Matthew K. Williams, was just atoddler when his father went off to war, never to return.

His former wife, since remarried and now Mrs. Maijorie Seipt, raised their son to believe in the freedoms her husband had fought and died for. Matthew recently began his freshman year at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.

Ajoint-service honor guard from the Marine Corps and the Air Force rendered military honors at Major Williams’ graveside service.

Welcome home Major Williams.

real in San Antonio. Paul PUTNAM is casual at USAFA

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