Checkpoints March 1990

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CIC Robert Waltz, wing honor chairman, and CIC Kelley Kratochvil, 2nd Group honor chairperson, are superimposed above the mountains behind the Honor Wall in this photograph by our friend and photographer, Mr. Bill Madsen. Arelated story by Cadet Waltz on the current state of honor at USAFA appears on

CHECKPOINTS is published in February, May, August and November by the Association of Graduates, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5000 (Phone; 719-472-2067). It is provided as part of an annual membership package which costs $25. Second-class postage paid at the USAF Academy, Colo. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the Association of Graduates, its officers or the editorial staff. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Graduates of the products or services advertised. Copyright, Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy, Winter 1989-90. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3579 to Checkpoints, Association of Graduates, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5000.

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1989-90 AFA FUND GOAL SET AT $200,000

The Board of Directors for the Association of Graduates has set asig¬ nificant goal for this year's AFA Fund. As we assume more and mote responsi¬ bilities in supporting Academy and cadet programs, we need more and more help from our graduates and friends of the Academy.

As you can see from the accompanying statistics, we haven’t even begun to scratch the surface. Not asingle class has exceeded 10 percent participation this year, and the average gift for aclass is as low as seven cents! We need to do better. This year our first graduate dependent scholarships will be awarded, cadet clubs and activities will receive support at an unprecedented level, and cadet commanders will continue to reap the benefits of the Cadet Commander’s Leadership Enrichment Seminars. The AOG is doing some great things for you and your school. You need to be apart of this effort

While unrestricted contributions offer us the fl exibility in meeting Academy and graduate needs, donors to this year’s AFA Fund can

designate their gift for these separate programs: The Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar, The Graduate Dependent Scholarship Program, and Cadet Clubs and Activities. Nonactive duty contributors are encouraged to examine their company’s matching gift program. We will continue to recognize with plaques, if desired, those who contribute in the following categories.

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While contributions of any size are sincerely appreciated, we regret that space limitations force us to limit recognition in Checkpoints magazine to those whose gift is $50 or more.

USAFA Class Participation —1989-90 AFA Fund

The Top Five Classes

(Note: The percent of donors is calculated by dividing the number of gifts by the number of living alumni. Totals include gifts received between October 1, 1989 and January 23, 1990. Gifts received after this date will be listed in afuture magazine.)

(D) Donor -$50 to $99 IS) Sponsor -$100 to $499

(P) Patron -$500 to $999

ID Leader -$1,000 to $2,499

(F) Fellow -$2,500 to $4,999

(B) Benefactor -$5,000 or more (Editor's note: Individual donor listings include only donations of $50 or more.)

ALUMNI LtCol Richard ETracey

Mr Logan HBabin Jr

Mr Kirk BClark

Mr JREllsworth

(D) IS) (D) (S) IS) IS) IS) ID)

Col(Ret)& Mrs Robert LFelts (S)

BGen Ervin JRokke

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MGen Marcus AAnderson (S)

Col Victor HBouquet Jr Ret |D)

LtCol |Ret) &Mrs Richard

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Mr Jerry LSmith

Mr Michael FBradshaw

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Col William JFoster Ret |S)

BGen James JHourin

Mr Karl FKellerman III |D)

Col Arthur DKerr

LtCol Frederick BWynn Ret (S)

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Mr Gerard KSchlegel

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Col Leslie GDenend Ret

LtCol deny DDriscoll Ret

Mr John MFox

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Mr Raymond CBevivino Jr (D)

Mr John WBonds Jr

(S) (S) (S) (S) (D)

Mr Arthur HJohnson Jr

LtCol Relva LLilly Ret

Mr Charles TCompton

Mr Ronald RFlake

Col Robert YFoerster

(S) (S) (S) (S) (S) (D) (S)

Mr Richard Mayo

Mr Jerry WMcClellan

Col Donald WNeff Ret

Mr Thomas EGibbs Jr

Class of 1959 (S) (S) (S) (S)

Class of 1960

LtCol Don LBrooks Ret

LtCol Joseph GDeSantis Ret (S)

Mr Charles SRodgers

Mr Robert ESmith

Col John ANehring USAFR (D)

Col Robert BGiffen

LtCol Terry LStorm Ret |S)

(S) (D)

LtGen Anthony JBurshnick (S)

LtCol James FGlaza Ret

MGen Harold WTodd Ret (S)

LtCol William MToney Ret (S)

Mr Brian GKaley

Col Clyde 0Westbrook Jr |S)

Col James EWilhelm Ret |S)

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MGen Sam WWestbrook 111 (D)

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Mr Stephen Henderson

Mr John AHewitt Jr

(S) (SI (S) (S) (PI (S) (S) (D) (S) (S)

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Mr Wesley EWhite

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75 Graduate Among Top Ten Young Americans

The youngest tactical fi ghter squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force, Lt Col. Bentley Rayburn, 36, of Holloman, N.M., is one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans for 1990. The announcement was made by The United States Junior Cham¬ ber of Commerce (Jaycees). Rayburn, Class of 1975, joined 500 young leaders who previously were given the prestigious honor at the award ceremony in January at the Perform¬ ing Arts Center in Tulsa, Okla., headquarters city of the Jaycees. Rayburn’s military career began at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1971. As cadet wing commander his senior year, he was in charge of daily administration and leadership for his 4,000-member cadet wing.

Lt Col. Rayburn, ’75

After basic flight school, he trained in the F-4 Phantom at fighter school. He won Top Gun honors and organized many large-scale fighter exercises at Torrejon Air Base, Spain. At that time, he was one

of the youngest Air Force F-4 instructor pilots.

He served as assistant chief of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Weapons and Tactics Division and received apromotion to major three years before his contemporaries. Rayburn now commands the 434th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base. He provides leadership for asquadron of permanent personnel and flight students.

Past winners of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans award, all honored before they reached age 40, include presidents Kennedy, Nixon and Ford; astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan; baseball player Rick Sutcliffe; the Rev. Jesse Jackson; and the late Howard Hughes.

The other nine honorees this year are former Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent of Tulsa; David Cradick, aDallas-Fort Worth radio personality; John Croyle of Gadsden, Ala., founder of Big Oak Ranch; CapL Mario Garcia, Jr. of Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, honored for humanitarian service; Cynthia Gettinger of Bradenton, Fla., agoldmedal disabled athlete; Jeff Keith of Fairfield, Conn., the first amputee to run across America; Janni Smith of Los Angeles, who helps other disabled adults and children; U.S. Rep. Vin Weber, R-Minn., who’s noted for his work on domestic and farm issues; and William Webster of Jefferson City, Mo., the states’ attorney general.

Donors to the 1989-90 Air Force Academy Fund

(Continued from page 7.)

CADET PARENTS

Mr &Mrs HWard Adams (S)

Mr Gerald HAnderson (D)

Mr &Mrs Tom Beckley (D)

Mr &Mrs Michael ABlackledge (S)

Dr &Mrs Richard JBlank (D)

Mr &Mrs Daniel DBozard (S)

Mr &Mrs Robert Brien (S)

Mr &Mrs Michael TBrockey (S)

Mr &Mrs Thomas MBrule (D)

Mr &Mrs Jervis 0Burns Jr (S)

Mr &Mrs Rosemary PCampbell (S)

Mr Preston ECates

(P)

Mr &Mrs John PChioma (S)

Mr &Mrs Stephen SChoi (D)

Mr &Mrs Pellegrino G Ciccarello

Mr &Mrs Adam RClark (D)

LtCol(Ret) &Mrs Stanley A

Cooper

Mr &Mrs James Cox (D)

Mr &Mrs Claude EDenlz (S)

Mr &Mrs John DeStazio (D)

Mr &Mrs James PDutton (S)

Col(Ret) &Mrs Melville E

Eaton Jr Ret

Mr &Mrs Clyde BEricson (S)

Mr &Mrs WMichael Farmer (D)

Mr c£ Mrs David RFosshage (D)

Mr &Mrs MDFowler

Mr &Mrs Vincent AMerola (S)

Mr Lee AMiglin

Mr &Mrs John LSheldon (S)

Mr &Mrs Parker LShipley (S)

Dr &Mrs Jon MMcMillan (S)

(L) (S) (S)

Cmdr &Mrs Guy TGoodwin (S)

Mr &Mrs Antonio Granado Jr (D)

Col &Mrs Walter LGray Sr (S)

Mr &Mrs Robert 0Greene (S)

Mr &Mrs Michael TGyves (S)

Mr &Mrs John CHackethorn (D)

Mr &Mrs Arlie RHaddix

Mr &Mrs Robert CHarrell (S)

Mr &Mrs Dennis KHartman (S)

Mr &Mrs VLHastings

Mr &Mrs John Hayes Jr

Mr &Mrs Alfred THeron

Mr &Mrs Don GMiley (S)

Mr &Mrs Harry LMorgan (S)

Mr &Mrs William TMorrissey (S)

Mr &Mrs William TMuir (S)

Mr &Mrs Ronald Muzyk (S)

Capt &Mrs Gary CNelson (S)

Mr &Mrs Robert ANelson Jr (S)

Mr &Mrs Stephen TOhotnicky (S|

Mr &Mrs Bernard TOrie (D)

Mr &Mrs Nick HSingleton (S)

Mr &Mrs Dennis PSlevin (D)

Mr David LSmith

(S)

Mr &Mrs Robert LSmith (D)

Mr &Mrs Nelson BSnyder 11 (D)

Mr &Mrs Rodney ESpangler 11 (D)

Mr &Mrs Larry DStoner (S)

Col &Mrs Terry GStull (D)

Mr &Mrs Arata Suzuki (S)

MGen William CRoxby Jr USAFR

Col RJ Black Schultz USAFR (S)

LtCol Bruce WWaltz Ret (D)

PREP SCHOOL PARENTS

(S) (S)

Mr &Mrs Donald ROrr (S)

Mr &Mrs Louis FParker (D)

Mr &Mrs Kenneth WPayauys (S)

Mr &Mrs Robert KPeeling (D)

Mr &Mrs Richard FHickok (S)

Mr &Mrs Charles DHunt (D)

Mr Robert Johnson

Mr &Mrs Richard ASvoboda (S)

Mr William RThomas (S)

Mr &Mrs Charles ATobitt (D)

Mr &Mrs Windell CTrue Jr (S)

Mr &Mrs Roberto EBarrera

JMichael Hazen MD

Ms Barbara AHubbard

Mr &Mrs Larry CMarch

(S) (D) (S) (S) (S) (D) (S) (S)

Mr &Mrs DeLay Kamnlkar (D)

Mr &Mrs Ken Killan

Mr &Mrs Choi Su Kim

Mr &Mrs Donald RKleckner (S)

Mr &Mrs LGary Knight

Mr &Mrs James RLandvogt (S)

Mr &Mrs Tom Larson

Col &Mrs Kendall MUmley (D)

Mr &Mrs EJLeshikar

Mr Milton ELuchsinger

Mr &Mrs Glenn Martin

Ms Sheryl AMcMillen

Mr John RMcNeils

Mr &Mrs Earl CMelick

Mr &Mrs Robert LPerez (S)

Ms Patricia LPeterson (D)

Mr &Mrs Raymond JPowell (S)

Mr &Mrs Jerry LRathmann (S)

Mr &Mrs John Redd VI (S)

Mr Fred Reemmer

Mr &Mrs Alan Rokaw (D)

Mr &Mrs Anacleto CRuiz (D)

Mr Wayne DRydberg(S)

Mr &Mrs Nabith Sakhleh (S)

Mr &Mrs Thomas LSands (S)

Mr &Mrs David HSandys (S)

Mr &Mrs John JSauer (S)

Mr &Mrs Alex RUjfalusy (D)

Mr &Mrs George VVanWert (S)

Mr &Mrs Anthony Ventresca (D)

Mr William WVetter (D)

Mr &Mrs John FWendt (S)

Mr &Mrs Yih-Shyong Weng (D)

Ms Denise PWilliams (D|

Dr &Mrs Stephen BWitover (D)

Mr &Mrs Richard PWynn (S)

(S) LIAISON OFFICERS

Dr &Mrs William WSchroeder (S)

Mr &Mrs Alfred HSchwartz (S)

Dr &Mrs Richard JSei (S)

Mr &Mrs Cornelius Shea (S)

Mr &Mrs Oscar Moskaluk

Ms Deborah ABlumenthal (D)

In memory of Sumlko Kllnkmann

Mr Wllfried Klinkmann

In memory of Sumiko Klinkmann Life of Virginia

(D) Best Products Foundation BOC Group Inc Boeing Company Bristol-Myers Fund Inc Campbell Soup Company Chevron Matching Grants Program Contel Corporation Community Affairs Dana Corporation Foundation Digital Equipment Corporation Elf Aquitaine Inc Engelhard Corporation Equitable Insurance Companies

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1988-89 AFA Fund USAFA

The Top Five Classes

69 -$3,245.00

(Note: The percent of donors is calculated by dividing the number of gifts by the number of living alumni.)

AFA Fund Donors July 1to September 30, 1989

GIFT SYMBOLS

(D) Donor —$50 to $99

(S) Sponsor -$100 to $499

(P) Patron —$500 to $999

(L) Leader -$1,000 to $2,499

(F) Fellow -$2,500 to $4,999

(B) Benefactor —$5,000 or more

Mr &Mrs EJLeshikar

(S)

Class of 1972 (S) (S)

LtCol Linwood NChayer (S)

Ms Donna MMau

Mr &Mrs Peter Milohnic

Mr &Mrs Darrell A

Mr &Mrs Keith A Anderies

Mr &Mrs James BArmor

Class of 1973 (S) (S) (S) (S)

Mintmier

Dr Jeffrey SMeints

Maj Robert WTicknor

Class of 1978

Maj James EArnold

Class of 1985

Mr &Mrs Jerome J Behne Sr

(S) (D) (D)

Mr &Mrs Frank LWessels (S)

FRIENDS

(S) (S)

ARA Services

LtCol (Ret) &Mrs WC Bowman

Mr &Mrs George P

Fuller III

(D)

Mr &Mrs Joseph NKruppa (S)

Mr &Mrs Christopher

ALUMNI Class of 1966 (S)

Mr Jeff &Donna Jarvis

(S)

Capt Mark Stephens (D)

In memory of Sumiko Klinkmann

Ms Virginia SFrazier

McGuire

Mr &Mrs Albert ASimon

Class of 1959 (D) (S) (SI (D)

Mr William AReavey 111

Class of 1968

Mr John PGrady

Mr &Mrs Billy PCSoong (S)

Mr Gerard BFinneran (S) CADET PARENTS

Col Donald JHeacox Ret (D)

In memory of Sumiko Klinkmann

LtCol (Ret) &Mrs WFWaters (S)

Class of 1962 (S)

LtCol Robert AReyling

LtCol Donald ASutton

Ms Josephine Ann Will

Mrs Albert BWitt

Class of 1969

Mr Joseph MKilleen

(D) (S)

Class of 1964 (S)

Mr &Mrs Benito Caraballo (S)

Mr &Mrs Clyde BEricson (S)

LtCol (Ret) &Mrs William AFrederick Jr

Mr Richard BGreen

Mr &Mrs Lyle WHermel (D) Mr Robert EHerndon

Dr &Mrs Robington J0 Woods

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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

Cadet Squadron Projects Made Possible Through AFA Fund

In 1989, the AOG Board of Directors established afund to support upgrades in the cadet squadrons in order to improve the appearance of the squadron areas. Funding for the squadron projects were approved if the project had long-term benefits to the squadron and if the project was not eligible for appropriated funding. Five thousand dollars from the unrestricted portion of the AFA Fund was set aside for the squadron project fund. Squadrons were required to submit aletter of request for their projects and approved requests are honored on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis with amaximum of $250 per squadron.

To date, 17 squadrons have submitted requests and 14 requests have been approved. The following is alist of the approved squadron projects:

The Roadrunners of the Thirty Second Cadet Squadron requested funding for weight room equipment such as asit-up platform, various barbells and weights. The squadron's poor performance in intramurals and on the Physical Fitness Test provided the impetus to pursue this project which would provide ready access to exercise equipment

Squadron Project

Squadron Graduate Plaques

Squadron Goal Board

Squadron Graduate Plaques

Squadron Historical Plaques

Wooden Squadron Patch Plaque

Squadron Graduate Plaques

Squadron Graduate Plaques

Squadron Graduate Plaques

Entertainment Center

Physical Fitness Enhancement

Wild Weasel Award

Squadron Assembly Room Display Case

Entertainment Center

WWII Memorabilia

The Skyraiders of the Thirty Seventh Cadet Squadron requested funding for aSquadron Assembly Room (SAR) Display Case which is used to house the squadron’s television, VCR yearbooks and numerous squadron awards.

The Wild Weasels of the Thirty Fifth Cadet Squadron requested funding for aplaque which recognizes the firstie in the squadron who has been the most imspirational and motivational to the squadron’s fourth class cadets. The award is presented annually at the squadron’s commissioning ceremony.

The Third Cadet Squadron requested funding for aCerberus Squadron Goal Board which is prominently displayed behind the CCQ desk The cadets felt that visible squadron goals and their progress towards those goals would assist them in achieving their stated goals

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALDO F. DUMBSQUAT

By Don Hall, 76

Basic Cadet Waldo F. Dumbsquat was on hall detail this morning. Another basic, Warren Heels, helped Waldo wheel the grey elephant past each alcove. The tough part was removing the waste baskets filled with Coca Cola bottles from the rooms of those upperclassmen sleeping

Crash! Another booby-trapped room.

With their work done, Warren and Waldo hurried to the assembly area on the terrazzo for the breakfast formation. The doolies, chins and elbows tucked in, posted several times on their way out of the squadron. Waldo noticed the latrine was packed with upperclassmen and doolies. The unlucky minute callers shouted their “first call” message in unison amidst the constant harrassment from the first beast cadre and Command

Post

The doolies scurried along the wall toward the squadron bulletin board. Waldo needed to quickly memorize “cadets at the table” and the days until graduation.

Outside the old dorm, the basics double-timed along the marble strips.

“You man, without aT-shirt on!”

Waldo groaned. How did they know?

Eight doolies stood at attention awaiting the upperclassman’s wrath. Amember of “K” squadron strolled up to Waldo and got in his face.

“You are adumb smack, aren’t you!”

“No, sir, that’s Dumbsquat.”

“Oh, awise wad. Well, I’ll see you on the goon squad this afternoon! Two, mister.”

Waldo double-timed into the comparative safety of the squadron ranks and pulled his Contrails out of his back pocket The group commander then called the squadrons to attention and called for the report

The morning air filled with the sound of aguillotine blade falling, followed by astrangled cry.

“Executioners! Heads will roll!”

Of all the cheers, that was Waldo’s favorite.

Graduate Basic Obligation Rising to Six Years

Beginning in 1992, cadets and midshipmen entering the service academies will face an extra year of active duty after they graduate.

The 1990 defense authorization act approved by Congress Nov. 15 increases to six years the basic service commitment for all graduates from the Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Naval Academy and Coast Guard Academy.

The measure also increases the active-duty obligation from seven years to 10 for doctors who graduate from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, the Department of Defense medical school.

Passage of the authorization act with the new six-year requirement ends, at least for now, nearly six months of debate over how long academy graduates should have to serve.

The issue is expected to be raised again next year, but DoD officials continue to oppose any further increase in commitment.

“In her hair she wore ayellow ribbon

She wore it in th^springtime

And in the month of May

And if you asked her

Why the hell she wore it

She wore it for her Ka-det

Who was far, far away

Far away, far away

She wore it for her Ka-det

Who was far, far away

And in her drawer

She kept a..

The squadron voices filled the air with music. Waldo loved to sing while marching to Mitchell Hall or the heritage lectures. *««««

“And behind the door

Her father kept ashotgun

He kept in in the springtime

And in the month of May

And if you asked him

Why the hell he kept it

He kept it for her Ka-det

Who was far, far away...”

Next came asong about the little bird on awindow sill. Waldo wondered who wrote these great tunes.

“An engineer told me before he died...”

“C-130 rolling down the strip...”

“Off we go into the wild blue yonder...”

“Roll me over in the clover..

“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer...”

The squadrons entered the dining hall and doolies shuffled to their tables. Waldo took achance and whispered to Warren who was beside him.

“I’ve finally decided!”

“Decided what?”

“I’ve decided to be amusic major!

Warren groaned. «*«««

NWC Alumni Association To Sponsor Conference

The National War College Alumni Association will sponsor an all¬ day conference on contemporary national security issues at the Presidio of San Francisco, Calif, on Thursday, May 10, 1990. In addition to morning and afternoon lecture sessions, there will be a luncheon with guest speaker.

Knowledgeable commentators will cover such topics as Pacific Rim issues, arms control negotiations. Eastern European and Soviet developments. Western European political, economic and military evolution and the changing American defense posture.

This conference is being arranged for alumni of the senior service colleges (The National War College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Army War College, Naval War College, Air War College, Senior and Executive Seminars of the Foreign Service Institute and comparable foreign colleges) but other interested active and retired officers and government officials are also invited. Spouses and personal guests are welcome.

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Col. Moller Chosen Ninth AOG Honorary Member

Col. (USAF, Retired) Joseph A. Moller earned AOG honorary membership by aunanimous vote of the AOG Board of Directors on May 6, 1989. His selection makes him only the ninth individual so honored by the association. His honorary membership was presented by AOG vice-chairman of the board. Col. William E. Richardson, on Oct. 12, 1989.

The occasion for the membership presentation was areunion banquet in Colorado Springs attended by members (and families) of the 390th Bomb Group, aB-17, 8th Air Force unit led by Colonel Moller during World War II. It was fitting and proper that so many of the comrades-in-arms of the AOG honoree were present to share in this recognition of their combat leader.

Colonel Moller’s contributions to the evolution of airpower in the United States span alifetime of service as an engineer. World War II combat leader, commander. Air Force Reservist and philanthropist He began his career as aflying cadet in the JN-4 Jenny and served in the U.S. Army Air Service until demobilization. He then barnstormed for aperiod before entering Cornell University where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Employment with Pure Oil Company followed, where Colonel Moller assisted in establishing a laboratory which eventually produced sufficient 100-octane fuel for flight testing at Wright Field. The healthy appetite of the B-17, then in the prototype stage, and scores of other new combat aircraft soon would put the results of his efforts to good use.

Continuing his quest to fly and fight, Joe Moller was commissioned in the Army Air Force in early 1942. Initially assigned to troop carrier duties, then-Major Moller managed to shortly achieve reassignment to A-26 medium bombers and, in 1943, to B-17s, the "heavies” of 8th Air Force. Beginning in the 95th Bomb Group and later the 390th, he fl ew and led over 50 combat missions during more than two consecutive combat tours. He led some of the famous shuttle missions from England to Russia and return and also took some 3,000 8th Air Force aircraft against Berlin in the single largest air assault of the war. Following V.E. Day, Colonel Moller was alerted for movement to the Pacific as part of the B-29 buildup. The Japanese surrender, however, intervened, and he left active duty soon after war’s end.

Moving to Arizona, Colonel Moller served in the Air Force Reserves, commanding aB-47 unit at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Coincidentally, the 390th Strategic Missile Wing, carrying the proud colors of his former command, was eventually located at Davis-Monthan. When this wing was deactivated, Colonel Moller was instrumental in preserving one launch complex that could be opened to the public.

Over the years Colonel Moller and his wife, Dorothy, have helped to fund museums in the United States and England to preserve the

heritage of the thousands of airmen who fought and died in the skies over Europe. In the 1980s, Colonel and Mrs. Moller assumed annual sponsorship of an award honoring the outstanding wing commander in Strategic Air Command. They also developed adeep and abiding interest in the Air Force Academy and, through aprivate foundation, will contribute to the education and training of many generations of future Air Force leaders. The Association of Graduates is indeed proud to include Col. Joseph A. Moller in the good company of its honorary members, past and present:

James I. Conboy

Sen. Barry Goldwater

Gail McComas (Deceased)

Col. Joseph AMoller

Joseph Reich, Sr. (Deceased)

Maj. Gen. Robert J. Smith (Deceased)

Russell T. Tutt

William Thayer Tutt (Deceased)

Freida Weber

General Hamm, Academy superintendent, and Colonel Moller pose after the colonel was awarded the AOG’s ninth honorary membership.

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Colonel Moller, at left, accepts his AOG honorary membership plaque from Col. William E. Richardson, AOG vice-chairman of the board. At right is Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm, Academy superintendent.

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ALAMO AREA CHAPTER

New and exciting things are in store for the Alamo Chapter in 1990. At the last director’s meeting, the tentative agenda was set for the coming year.

Our annual business meeting was to be held on January 26th at the Brooks AFB Officer’s Club. The usual festive atmosphere prevailed as we voted for the people who will lead us into the next decade!

We will hold our annual Founder’s Day Dinner on April 7th, with Brig. Gen. Erlind G. Royer (dean of faculty) as the keynote speaker.

In the April-May time frame, we will host the first AOG Challenge Cup Golf Tourna¬ ment complete with traveling trophy, bragging rights, and assorted thrills.

Finally, we’ll end the year with our almostannual Tri-Service Academy Fall Golf Outing plus apossible football trip. Support your chapter and you’ll have some fun!! (Jess W. Cogley, III, ’66, secretary)

GREAT

LAKES CHAPTER

Jim Lyons, ’68, is organizing anew chapter for graduates on the Great Lakes—Cleve-

land, Ohio; Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y.; and Erie all the way south to Pittsburgh, Pa. Jim writes, “How about our own special chapter to get together and swap stories about the good old days? Iam willing to do the work to put it together if we can generate some interest among you people in and out of blue suits out there.

“If there is an overwhelming group of people at any one location, we can always change headquarters, but for the moment, Erie is very centrally located to the area. If you live within two or three hours of Erie and would like to talk about our own chapter, please give me aring or drop aline.

“We can make the charter meeting a weekend deal this spring. I’ll spring for the first round of drink^ no matter how many people show up! Now, how many of you can pass up afree drink? Get out your pens and get on the horn. Let’s get this thing moving!”

Jim can be reached at Blair Kershaw Associates, 23 West 10th SL, Erie, Pa. 16509. His phone numbers are (814) 454-5872 at work and (814) 864-0967 at home.

NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

The New England Chapter’s Distinguished

Speaker Luncheon Series has had afantastic start In October, Brig. Gen. Graham “Ed” Shirley, ’66, was our first speaker. General Shirley provided apersonal insight into the challenges the Air Force faced with the anitterrorist bombing raid on Libya. He also discussed key issues now facing Air Force planners in Washington.

In December, our second guest speaker, Mr. Eric Thorson, ’67, was equally candid in his address to the New England Chapter members. Thorson is currently the White House consultant to the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the new president of the AOG. In his discussion on military and civilian roles in Washington, Thorson addressed the inter¬ relationships between the different services in Washington and the political aspects of the military profession.

To start off the new year, we were planning to have Mr. Greg Popovick, ’70, head assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, as our guest speaker in January. We hope to have aguest speaker luncheon every other month this year. For more information, contact the New England Chapter at (617) 935-8216. (Stacy McNutt, ’88)

ABook Review of: Master of Airpower

(Master of Airpower by David RMets, Presidio Press, 31 Pamaron Way, Novato, Calif. 94949,1988,448 pages, 6” X9”, cloth cover, illus., $22.50. Dr. Mets, anavigator and pilot, has taught diplomatic and military history at the Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point His book was sponsored by the Aerospace Education Foundation and the Air Force Historical Foundation. The following review is by Dr. Kenneth P. Werrell, USAFA ‘60, professor of history, Radford University.)

When most people think of leaders of American air power in its first 50 years, names such as Mitchell and Arnold immediately come to mind. However, there is another individual who deserves considerable credit expecially for the formation of the U.S. Air Force, and who is generally neglected. He is not only little known outside of Air Force ranks, but is overshadowed in the public’s mind by other airmen such as Doolittle, LeMay and Eaker. Of course, Iam referring to Carl Spaatz.

David Mets has written afine book that will help correct this situation, right this histoHcal injustice, and begin the difficult task of awarding Spaatz the recognition that he truly deserves. Long overdue. Master of Airpower is adetailed book which is solidly based on extensive research consisting of documents, secondary sources, and numerous interviews. Iam most pleased that it is complete with footnotes which enables the reader to know exactly the source of the information. The author does an excellent job of putting Spaatz into the context of the big picture, which produces abook that goes beyond its major subject and, as such, is more important than most biographies.

Mets’ discussion of World War II is aview from the high command. Iwould have liked more on the actual flying and fighting, but then

remembered where Spaatz was and what he was doing. The reader will find little about tactics, bombings, and bombers in this book. While these were Spaatz’ tools, he was involved in other things. Iwould emphasize that this is the story from the headquarters’ level.

All books can be critized and this one is no exception. Aside from the annoying small errors that Iwish an editor would have caught and corrected, perhaps my biggest criticism might be that Mets is unable to bring Spaatz to life, to personalize or humanize him. The closest the author comes is to relate astory told by then Secretary of the Air Force, Stuart Symington. After he and Spaatz attended the funeral of an Air Force crew, Symington remarked on Spaatz’ silence:“You know something Tooey, you are acold bastard, aren’t you?” Spaatz turned white and replied: “God damn you! My life has been nothing but one long attendance at the burials of my fnends!” (page 333) Those of us who have flown can identify with this sentiment. From my research and assessing Mets’ research, Ibelieve that this issue of Spaatz, the man, is more acomment on Spaatz’ personality and style rather than on Master of Airpower.

In short, this book is avaluable addition to aviation literature which makes up for aglaring omission. In view of the subject and the sources, it is difficult to see how the story could be better told... told differently perhaps, but neither as well supported nor in such vivid detail. As long as the reader is not looking for specifics of the bombing campaign, he will not be disappointed by this effort For here is not only the story of one of the Air Force’s greats, but also the story of the air arm during its first 50 years.

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Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Redden, ’64, commandant of cadets, at left, accepts acheck for $18,636 from AOG vice-chairman CoL William E. Richardson, ’76. The check represents agrant from the Air Force Academy (AFA) Fund to cadet clubs and teams made earlier this year. Benefiting from the gift were the cadet radio station, the pistol team, and the cycling, chess, ski, bowling and scuba cadet clubs. Many other cadet activities have been helped through gifts from the AFA Fund. This presentation was made on the Mitchell Hall staff tower during anoon meal

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The State of Honor at USAFA:

ASimple Standard for Changing Times

By CIC Robert Waltz Wing Honor Chairman

[Halfway through the ‘89-90 academic year, nearly 90 allegations of Honor Code violations have been investigated by the Cadet Wing Honor Committee. (About 50 percent of these led to actual honor violations.) Numbers, however, do not tell the true story of the state of honor in the Cadet Wing. Cadet Robert J. Waltz presents his “behind the scenes” view of the Honor Code and the Honor System from his perspective as Wing Honor Chairman. Comments or suggestions regarding this subject should be addressed to Capt Karl Greenhill, HQ USAFA/CWHE, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. He can also be reached at autovon 259-4275 or commercial (719) 472-4275.}

As 1begin to write this article on the state of the Honor Code at USAFA, Iam tom by conflicting responsibilities —some would paint a“rosy” picture to ease the minds of all the graduates of this institution, while others would present only apainfully-accurate portrait of the problems we are grappling with here at USAFA. However, my choice is clear —an accurate representation of the state of the code will be best

It Is important to note the distinction between the Honor Code and the Honor System. The Code reads: “We will not lie, steal, or cheat nor tolerate among us anyone who does.” The Honor System is the organizational body at USAFA that is responsible for both the investigation and trial of possible honor offenses, and the education of the wing on honor matters. During the 1984-85 academic year, the present version of the system was instituted. The system has adapted to meet new challenges, although the code has remained the same since its inception in 1956.

Many graduates have been watching the honor system with keen interest From my perspective as wing honor chairman, Iam pleased to say it is running well. Cadets take very seriously their role in the honor system —and they must, if the code is to live on. Today’s system is acadet-run organization: cadets are responsible for conducting the investigations and running both the intitial Honor Investigative Panel and the Wing Honor Board. The commandant of cadets at USAFA is not actively involved in the process until after acadet is sanctioned for aviolation. Therefore, the responsibility for the maintenance of the standards of the code rests at an administrative level upon the Honor Committee, and at apractical level in the hearts of all those in the

Cadet Wing.

The system is designed with the rights of the accused in mind. The standards used to find acadet in violation at aWing Honor Board are “beyond areasonable doubt” using the definition of “the reasonable and prudent cadet” These are tough standards (in some cases more stringent than civilian or military law), designed to err in favor of the accused. Since the system deals with ethical issues, we feel the possibility of allowing an apparently-guilty cadet to go unpunished is worth the assurance that an innocent cadet will not be found guilty of abogus violation. The honor system must be one that the wing can accept and feel comfortable with. Rarely, if ever, do 1hear complaints from the cadets on the administration of the system.

But not all is perfect with the system. Some of the problems we have here at USAFA may not be inherent in our code or system. The troublesome areas may derive from some of the attitudes of those who live under the system. The two largest problem areas involve some cadets not “buying into” the code and its purpose, and other cadets not owning up to their responsibilities under tbe code.

There is some apathy in the Cadet Wing about the Honor Code because some cadets feel it is just a“cadet thing” -that the tenets of the Honor Code will not be as important on active-duty service. It is easy for cadets to rationalize away such ahigh level of conduct —we need only look at the ethical scandals that keep cropping up in the government, and in some instances, in the military. Yet, for many of us, the media coverage of these scandals only strengthens our resolve to take astand for ahigh level of ethical conduct The Honor Committee stresses the duplication of the tenets of the Honor Code on active duty in the articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Since we are all people engaged in the pursuit of the military profession, it is important that impeccable honor be maintained. We are constantly trying to help other cadets “buy into” the Honor Code and take a stake in it If cadets fail to support the code, the code will fail.

The second area which could use some improvement involves some cadets’ level of individual responsibility. In today’s world, there seems to be an increasing number of people who think as long as they can rationalize a personal exemption to arule, they are free to break the rule. Many people look past the “spirit” or intent of asystem of regulations to the loopholes inherent the system. The USAFA Honor System has some loopholes. It would be easy enough to legislate each of these so-called loopholes out of the system, but

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do not want to transform the code into alegislative agenda or abody of regulations. Like the Constitution of the United States, we want the Honor Code and the working of the system to be interpreted by the wing and group chairmen for different situations. So long as the intent of the code is being upheld, there needs to be some room for lateral movement in the system. Some accused cadets look at honor investigations as legal proceedings. Though Iam sorry to say it, the law and right and morality are not always synonymous. Many times, someone will attack an honor Ccise as an issue of law, not as an issue of ethics. The wing is primarily concerned with what is right -the Honor Committee can handle the technicalities. So long as the wing and the code is well served, my task is complete.

Though there are afew problems in the wing related to the Honor Code, I feel the code is apositive factor in the behavior of the large majority of cadets. I hope this article has given you some insight of the tough, but fair standard we continue to expect of all cadets. The Honor Committee is focusing on avery simpleconceptthisyear.Ifacadetforgetseverythingheorsheknowsabout thecodeandthesystem,onethoughshouldremain:“Dotherightthin^”So easy to overlook, but so necessary for execution of duty, integrity is the cornerstone of the profession of arme -without which an army would be nothing but amob, asoldier no more than abarbarian. As we proceed into the 21st Century, the Honor Code will serve as an enduring testament to our devotion to avery basic, yet elegant concept: integrity. It is our obligation as professionalstoservethecodewell.Letuscontinuetodoso,ashasbeendone in the past Now, more than ever, the Nation depends on it

About the Author

CIC Robert J. Waltz hails from South Amboy, N.J. He is amember of Cadet Squadron 38, the “All Stars.” Cadet Waltz was elected as the 34th Cadet Wing Honor Chairman by the honor representatives of his class in February 1989. After his graduation in May 1990, Cadet Waltz will attend Undergraduate Flying Training at Reese AFB, Texas

Graduate Earns Crowe Award

Maj. Andrew S. Dichter, Class of 1975, has earned the first Adm. William J. Crowe, Jr. Joint Staff Action Officer of the Year Award.

Dichter, of the operations directorate, was presented the award by Crowe at Crowe’s retirement ceremony Sept. 29 at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

Crowe established the award to recognize achievements and contributions of joint staff action officers. The recipient must have demonstrated the highest standards of conduct, integrity and intellectual curiosity. There were eight nominees for the first award.

Dichter, aqualified F-16 pilot, received acertificate, apewter eagle statuette and acollection of 11 books selected by Crowe.

CIC Robert Waltz, wing honor chairman, and CIC Kelley Kratochvil 2nd Group honor chairperson, check out the current version of the Cadet Honor Code Reference Handbook. Cadet Waltz is the author of the accompanying article.

One More “Counter: Warrior’s Return to Hanoi Called “Surreal >>

By Col. Ralph F. Wetterhahn, ‘63

The grey hanger needed paint Inoted that as well as the heat thermals rising from the tarmac as 1walked across the small apron towards the structure. The hangar door was open, and inside sat atwin-engined turboprop. The rear entry door on the C-12 Kingair was down and amaintenance man was hooking atow bar to the nose gear. Everything looked routine as Ipassed, but today’s “sortie” would not be routine.

The operations room was located in one of the small offices strung together along the side of the hangar. Inside, the ops clerk, alocal Thai national, was filling out the weather sheet while my copilot assembled the required maps and charts. We both wore civilian clothes today instead of flight suits or blues.

“How’s the weather?” Iasked in Thai. I’d been trying to use adifferent phrase every time Icame in —but the question was always the same. So was the answer.

“No problem, krap!”

This was the rainy season in Thailand and weather was always aproblem — so was forecasting where the thunderheads would form. We’d check it out on the way back that afternoon.

Twenty-five minutes later we taxied clear of the apron and were soon airborne and turning northeast towards Udom on the Thai-Laos border. An hour later, we contacted Vientiane control and were cleared into Laos. The first time I’d gone into Laos was 23 years ago and the last time was 19 years ago, but this was the first time I’d asked permission!

Our track took us further north. Ilooked out at the big lake north of Vientiane and couldn’t remember having noticed it in the past We were usually busy looking for our tanker in the old days or flying formation, and the geography here had been “irrelevant” Afew minutes later, we passed just east of Long Tieng, the secret FAC base that recently achieved notoriety in the book “The Ravens. ’’ Maybe it would be more proper to say “made notorious by the exploits of the men who lived hard and died there?”

The PDJ was next The Plain of Jars was easy to pick out The same road system was still in place, and Ilooked everywhere for some sign, some indication that there had been 15 years of appalling violence here, but there was none. No craters, no barren no-man’s land, no smoke. Just tiny Hmong villages in the hills and slightly larger settlements near the rivers and in the fl atter areas.

Ban Ban went right under the nose. Our strike flights would have been offtanker by now. We’d be going pre-strike frequency and arming the bombs. This was the nervous time back then. You wondered whether you’d get a“go” from the strike leader. If nof you’d turn right and head for your alternate target in the “easy packs,” Route Packages I, II, or III in North Vietnam. Few SAMs, and infrequent MIGs had made these target areas “easy.”

My copilot switched frequencies and called Hanoi control. They answered up on aradio that sounded like it was using worn out electrons... but we had our “go.” “Cleared in” to Route Pack Six for the first time in over 20 years. “Shit hot from Koraf” Isaid, and my copilot gave me apuzzled look. He was a navy commander but had never seen ashot fired in anger —fought the whole war from the East Coast, USA

We passed over Sam Neua, just like back then and shortly after crossing the border into North Vietnam, Ithrottled back and began the long descent We crossed over the Black River next That’s where you’d make your final switch check The adrenaline was really pumping by then. Usually someone was already in their chute by now, and the chatter on strike frequency was a kaleidoscope of frantic calls, “guard” beeper, and the steady drum of calmer inter-flight messages. Today though, it was quiet The countryside looked serene and like Laos, there was no sign of past conflict

The Red River came into sight I’d only crossed it once here. Usually we’d cross further north and then swing down to the southeast along “Thud Ridge.” The one time we’d crossed here, we were on the deck doing close to six hundred clicks. We’d only done it once ‘cause these folks were ready for us. An 85mm round plus asmaller I4.5mm round minus four feet of my right afterburner taught me that lesson.

The weather today was typical DRV weather, perfect for SAMs and MIGs. There was about four miles visibility in haze at the lower altitudes so we just homed in on the NDB nav aid for Noi Bai airport, our “target” destination. We knew it back then as Phuc Yen airfield, home of the largest MIG force in North Vietnam. Now it served Hanoi as an international airport

Ilooked around at all the built-up areas and river choke points to see if I could spot aAAA site... not aone anywhere to be seen. Then the airfield came into view. It looked unchanged, still surrounded by red, mostly barren-looking dirt —just like its sister Kep airfield further east But here there was a

difference. To the south, aSAM site was easily spotted with it’s missiles ominously pointed pinwheel-like in all directions. On the north side of the runway, Icould see at least adozen or more Mig-21 Fishbeds lined up in aneat row, wingtip to wingtip. One strafe pass and Icould take out the entire force!

Idropped flaps and gear and made the landing, but then had to hold while a USAF C-141 taxied out and took off. He was taking MIA remains back to Guam, then Hawaii to the forensic lab for identification. That was part of why we were there —to pick up part of the recovery team and haul them back to Bangkok.

In what may be familiar scenery for many who flew over Hanoi during the Vietnam War, what was then Phuc Yen airfield, home of the largest MIG force in North Vietnam, now serves Hanoi as an international airport The photo shows MIGs on the tarmac currently stationed there.

We taxied in and shut down across from aSoviet wide-body and next to a Vietnamese airliner. When Idisembarked from the plane, there was an “official” in military uniform standing by the boarding steps who snapped up our passports and waited while another, in civlian clothes, came over from the terminal. Meanwhile, Ihad achance to look around. Ilooked back towards the north side of the field —where the MIGs were, and then Isaw it. ..Thud Ridge, or the end of it at least The mountain range looked much higher than I’d remembered, but there it was —like afinger pointing at the heart of Hanoi. Icould see the MIGs on the other side of the runway, and looked up remembering the air battles that had occurred right above this airpatch. Almost like ghosts receding into history, Irecalled their names: Robin Olds, “Chappie” James, J.B. Stone, Joe Hicks and all the rest

When the new guy arrived, he spoke precise English and was obviously higher placed.

“Welcome. Are you the pilot?”

Yea.’

“Have you ever been to Hanoi before?” he said, but only his lips smiled — his eyes were pure business.

“Well, actually this is the first time I’ve ever landed here,” Ireplied. He then motioned for the “gomer” to do his thing and the first guy headed off toward the terminal with the passports. Ipointed at the MIGs.

“Know any of the guys that fly those?”

“Oh yes. Isee them often.”

“Nice,” Imuttered, and wondered if any of the “old guys” were still there. There was agood chance that many of them were. The DRV doesn’t have the “career broadening” process going yet

We were led into the flight ops counter below the tower to process paperwork and pay the landing fee. Ineeded to hit the john and finally got my message across. One of the clerks pointed towards the new terminal that was still under construction. Iwas allowed to head off towards it unescorted and as Idid so, Iwas struck by alittle sadness. The new terminal was clearly designed by the Russians —nothing lined up. The concrete slabs that served as the departure overhang were badly misaligned. Inside, the “new” men’s room floor was awash. The faucets all leaked atorrent from both sinks. Yea, they were trying to make astatement, trying to enter the 20th Century, but it wasn’t happening.

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How Would You Compare West Point and USAFA?

By Maj. James R. Dart, 77

“I wish Ihad anickel...” for everytime somebody asked me that question. There’s no simple answer, least of all abottom line declaring one institution as “better” than the other, although many tried to force me to such aconclustion during my two years as the tactical of fi cer at West Point

1left there in June, and am submitting this article from my desk in the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense in downtown Riyadh. (Don’t laugh, this is no nickel-and-dime operation over here.) If 1upset someone at MPC I’m not aware of it (are we ever?), though most have drawn that conclusion. The professional duty concept we were taught as cadets brought me here, as it has served all of you in your careers.

My purpose in submitting this article is to share observations on a few key aspects of leader development at the “sister” service academies, acknowledging up front that my more recent participation in the USMA program mixed with sporadic inputs from USAFA sources (Checkpoints, exchange cadets, football games, etc) further limits the validity of any conclusions Imight draw. Also, I’m not a sole-source authority. Many have served at both, including Colonel Lorenz, the current USAFA vice commandant, and may have more seasoned views than mine. Still, Ihope Ihave something to offer my fellow graduates in general terms and will leave it up to Dick, Tom (and perhaps Linda) to confirm or deny.

Since Ibelieve most of us consider internalizing honorable behavior the bedrock of Academy training. I’ll lead off accordingly. West Point’s honor administration reminds me of USAFA’s in the mid-70s, complete with character witnesses, boards that run late into the night, and the possibility of Supt-imposed discretion. They’re considering aface-lift of the basic clause similar to the “Furthermore, Iresolve ...[duty]” and exploring something short of outright dismissal for early self-reporters after finding out well over half wouldn’t turn in aclose friend for aknown violation. Personally I wish we had left the clause alone rather than trying to wordsmith it Before, it was an unmistakable testament to our high calling. “An officer is as good as his word” was asource of distinction and pride. Now, Ifeel the weight of slipping societal standards is taking its toll.

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We were escorted into the passenger lounge to “shop” at the little souvenir outlet It was run, of course, by the “higher placed” gomefs sister. The lounge itself was crammed with Russians and East Europeans. No air conditioning. There was not ahappy face in the building. It was almost surreal. They mobbed us as we looked over the display cases. Nobody spoke. Imean nobody! They just gathered around us and watched us shop. All the items on display had prices, and every one was listed in U.S. dollars, only. What atrip! It’d be like winning World War II and using the other guys currency in Washington. But wait aminute, we use the Yen in Honolulu, so maybe it isn’t screwy!

In town they have the Ho Chi Minh Tomb —like Lenin’s Tomb in Moscow complete with the long single-file line. They also have awar museum. There’s abox in there filled with Air Force helmets, many with the little plastic tapes with embossed names still stuck to the back Lots of “pirate” propaganda there.

Before we left, two people came up to me one-on-one and asked “for aseat out’a town.” Iguess Idon’t have awhole lot of sympathy. They won! And I really didn’t want aSAM stuffed up my tail on the way out

On the way back to the plane Itried to figure out what made the place seem particularly odd. Then it came to me. No cars, no taxis around any of the buildings, just bikes —hundreds of them.

All in all, it was not my most memorable run “up north,” but it was certainly the most pleasant Nine more and Iwonder if Ican put in for another Air Medal!

About The Author

Col. Ralph F. Wetterhahn, ‘63, is the director of Safety for Hq. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Col. Wetterhahn was assigned to Ubon Royal Thai Air Base (RTAB), Thailand in 1966-‘67, where he completed 100 missions in the F-4 over North Vietnam and was credited with one con fi rmed aerial victory (MIG-21). He then served as an F-4 instructor pilot and was subsequently selected for exchange duty with the U.S. Navy flying A-7 Corsairs. During this tour. Col. Wetterhahn flew 77 combat missions over

The walls may need repainting, but don’t mess with the foundation.

One of the “walls” is the Fourth Class System, notorious at West Point Most of us have heard of “the silence” and many saw the CBS 60 Minutes segment last Christmas about “Beast Barracks.” USMA is well past silencing cadets and “beast” is mostly aname now, but it is not satisfied it has gone far enough to divorce itself from senseless “traditional” practices. Afew recent sources tell me the Fourth Class System is hardly recognized at USAFA these days. Good or bad? All have an opinion. Mine is that a“system” is good as long as it carries over into the three-degree, two-degree and first-degree years. In other words, it needs to be much more than a“right of passage.” If we internalize good table manners, respect for authority, ability to “reach deep”, then OK. But if newly-recognized cadets immediately revert to sloppy eating habits, tell off afirstie, or take the “2.0 and go” attitude, we've made amistake. Pursuit of excellence in all things is our calling.

Everyone talks about how good West Point cadets dress and behave —let me comment on pride in being acadet Are cadets proud? Do those nice catalog pictures hold up after afew months? Are West Point cadets scared of punishment for talking in ranks or having abad uniform, or have they remembered advice (which still echoes through my mind) similar to that given USAFA 77 by Lt Gen. (now retired) A P. Clark, “Don’t forget why you came here.” Yes, West Point cadets are proud, but they also merely accept good dress and appearance as requirements of their well-entrenched system. Iwouldn’t say they are any prouder than USAFA cadets. For the most part, all cadets are gunning for the graduate label, figuring to work on the fine points of the profession when they get out into the “real ”

Why? Iregret to say because they’ve lost the purpose in coming to an academy through the multitude of requirements, especially academic. They just don’t have time to think about the big picture, worrying instead about getting some picture together. We have to throttle back; to emphasize the essence of the profession. I’ve thought about going back to arequirement for each cadet to attend some religious observance weekly, but reluctantly conclude that

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Colonel Wetterhahn

North Vietnam/Laos/South Vietnam and completed 144 carrier-arrested landings.

After atour flying USAF A-7s at Myrtle Beach AFB, S.C., he was reassigned to Korat RTAB, Thailand, in the F-4E from 1973-’74. He then served astaff tour at Hq. PACAF with afollow-on assignment to the first operational F-15 wing at Langley AFB, Va. where he accumulated 1,000 hours in the aircraft from 1976 to 1982. Col. Wetterhahn then served aPentagon tour as deputy director of International Programs from 1983-‘86. He returned to Hq. PACAF as assistant deputy chief of staff for Plans and assumed his current position in 1987.

The colonel has flown more than 3,700 hours fighter time in the F-4, A-7, F-15A F-16, F-20 and F-5. His military decorations include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with 19 oak leaf clusters He has a master’s degree in business administration from Auburn University and is married to the former Carol Leviton of Teaneck N.J. They have three sons, one of whom is a1988 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

First Female, Six Male Grad Astronauts Named

The new class of 23 astronaut candidates announced by NASA in January included the first three military women, one of them a1980 Air Force Academy graduate. Six other Academy graduates were also named to the astronaut candidate corps.

Capt. Susan J. Helms, ‘80, aflight test engineer at the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, Alberta, Canada, was the first female academy graduate chosen as amission specialist candidate. Air Force Maj. Eileen M. Collins, astudent at the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, Calif., was the first women to be named ashuttle pilot candidate, while Army Capt. Nancy J. Sherlock was also selected as a mission specialist candidate.

The other Air Force Academy graduates named, as pilot candidates, were Maj. Charles J. Precourt, ‘77, astudent at the Naval War College at Newport, RI.; Maj. James D. Halsell Jr., ‘78, an F-16 and SR-71 test pilot at Edwards AFB; Maj. Richard ASearfoss, ‘78, an instructor at the Test Pilot School at Edwards; and Capt. William G. Gregory, ‘79, a test pilot at Edwards. Chosen as mission specialists were Maj. (USAFR) Ronald M. Sega, ‘74, and Thomas D. Jones, ‘77.

In atelephone interview, Captain Helms said she considered it a great honor to be the first female Academy graduate represented in the astronaut corps and that she and her Canadian friends were thrilled with her selection. Her academy and Air Force assignment background and achievements prepared her well for an astronaut career.

After graduating with adegree in aeronautical engineering, she worked as an engineer at the Air Force Armament Laboratory at Eglin AFB, Fla., becoming lead engineer for F-15 Dual Role Fighter Weapons Separation at the laboratory from 1982 to 1984. She earned a master’s degree from Stanford University in aeronautics and astronautics in 1985 and then returned to the Academy as an instructor and assistant professor of aeronautics from 1985 to 1987.

She then attended the Flight Test Engineer Course at the Test Pilot School at Edwards and while there was the test manager of a new anti-G-suit design developed at Brooks AFB, Texas, for pilot fatigue reduction and increased Gtolerance. She was adistinguished graduate of the flight test engineering course.

Captain Helms then moved to her assignment in January 1989 as CF-18 flight test engineer in Canada, where she is the program manager and technical expert of aprogram which will implement a new CF-18 simulation capability for the Canadian Forces. Her position also included aircrew duties as required for aflight test

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wouldn’t hold up in today’s world, not even at the service academies where we’re trying to get our men and women to establish an almost sacred communion with unnatural human resources (e.g., as aPOW, Lance Sijan kept taking the fight to the enemy in spite of the odds against him).

We need more of what inspires this kind of service; ongoing, discussion-oriented military-studies classes, mandatory evening lectures by men who have stood up to the odds (of any rank), ceremonies, and restrictions on cadets being able to sign out in the absence of defined duty commitments. Iwould also suggest an even tougher stance against societal norms like alcohol abuse, other forms of overindulgence, and moral impropriety.

Yes, we often forget about that intangible “morality” in our leader development amidst headline-grabbers like the number of Rhodes Scholars and intercollegiate winning percentages. Yet, being an “officer and agentleman” is just as important to effective role modeling. I’m afraid that free access to contraceptives and pornographic literature are more akin to civilian colleges than institutions aimed at building leaders of character. Maybe we can’t totally cleanse an environment of 4,000 plus college-age people, but we have to try. As long as we are finding beer containers in the parking lots and getting calls from disgruntled hotel managers, there is work to be done.

Capt. Susan Helms, ’80, poses on the wing of aCanadian F-18B. The acronym on the wall behind the first female graduate chosen for the astronaut corps means Aerospace Engineering Test Establish¬ ment CETA means roughly the same in hench and the “X” is for experimental

engineer and she was on flying status for the CF-18 Hornet, the CF-5, T-33, CT114 Tutor, CC144 Challenger, CH135 Kiowa, and the CH136 Huey.

Her awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, as well as being named Junior Engineer of the Year at the Air Force Armament Laboratory at Eglin AFB, and earning the RL. Jones Award for Top Flight Test Engineer of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Class 88A She also has nonrated crewmember flight time in more than 30 aircraft, primarily jet fighters and trainers.

The astronaut candidates were to report for training in July, according to aNational Aeronautics and Space Administration spokesman.

The greatest need is for more leadership experience. Cadets of any color uniform need to feel the professional satisfaction of helping a subordinate sign out on emergency leave, of changing personal plans at the last minute to volunteer for aduty, or turning around a wayward unit. We get some of the necessary intellectualism in the classroom, but we get most of our courage, candor, competence, and commitment in the personal contact between leaders and sub¬ ordinates in tough situations. West Point and USAFA need to work this equally hard.

If Ithought one or the other was “better”. I’d say so. But I’ve been “inside” the Rampart Range and The Plain long enough to see they are each struggling, not only with direction but also destination. When nearly every article in our professional journals is some way connected with cutbacks and Congress is tied up in ethics probes, the nation is naturally going to ask the academies, albeit discreetly, to con fi rm their legitimacy.

Isee clear and present danger in too much modernization, of altering “The Code” or any other basic principle. Yes, we serve our society; but there are times when the academies should be more visible as leaders than as followers. Ihope those who chart our course will hearken back to the inspired vision of the Arnolds and Thayers, and resist pressure to make the service academies anything but unshakable pillars of well-rounded virtue and mature leadership.

Rauschkolb, 70, Heads Liaison Officer Corps

Col. Richard Rauschkolb, Class of 1970, is the associate director of Admissions for Enrollment Programs at the Academy. One of his most gratifying responsibili¬ ties is being commander of a worldwide staff of 1,800 Air Force Reserve and active-duty officers who serve as liaison of fi cers (LOs) for the Academy and AFROTC. These superb profes¬ sionals have contributed to over 22,000 cadets successfully com¬ pleting the Academy’s program.

According to Colonel Rausch¬ kolb, “The Liaison Of fi cers perform an invaluable role. The LO is the academy selection board’s only military link to a high school student Their evaluation is acritical element in determining acandidate’s commitment to the academy and the Air Force. These dedicated officers present the Academy and AFROTC programs and recruit counsel and assist the finest young people the country has to offer.”

One of the major problems Colonel Rauschkolb faces is adeclining high school enrollment over the next few years. This environment plus an increase in the commitment for all graduates will present new challenges to the liaison officer force. In order to meet this challenge, he encourages graduates on active duty or in the Reserves to become liaison officers. He observes, “It is ademanding job with few tangible awards, but the pride of commissioning one of your recruited candidates is worth the time and effort the program requires.”

Dick Rauschkolb is thoroughly committed to the Academy and its ideals. During the late 1960s, he was amember of an elite group of young men who accepted the Academy challenge. His experiences as aprep schooler and cadet taught him that self-discipline, integrity, and leadership are vital traits needed to ensure the Air Force has the best possible officer corps. He has attempted to instill these ideals in our young people, first as an associate professor in the History Department (1978-1982) and now in his present position.

In 1982 he was selected as the Outstanding Educator in the Humanities Division and was one of three runner-ups for the Outstanding Educator award at USAFA After leaving the Academy in 1982, he held awide array of positions at USPACOM culminating with his selection to be the executive officer to USCINCPAC, Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. When Admiral Crowe was selected to be chairman, JCS, he changed Colonel Rauschkolb’s orders and took him to Washington as his deputy military assistant He received the Defense Superior Service Medal, the nation’s second highest peacetime award, for his work on Admiral Crowe’s staff After graduating from National War College in 1988, he assumed his present position at the Academy. In addition to commanding the liaison officer staff he is responsible for minority recruiting, plans and programs, marketing and media products in the Admissions of fi ce.

Colonel Rauschkolb said he strongly believes the Academy experience provided him with the tools to be asuccessful officer. His goal is to ensure that every qualified young person in the country is made aware of the Academy opportunity. “In this era of declining resources, it is imperative that the military has quality people. The country is going to demand that we do more with less. Given the technological complexity of today’s weapon systems and the rapidlychanging international environmenf the academy must have the best candidates to mold into the future leaders of the Air Force.”

He encourages graduates to take amore active role in the LO force. Less than 10 percent of the officers in the program are graduates. He

indicates, “Graduates have asuperb appreciation of the academy environment. Each one was motivated to graduate. They know more than anyone else what it takes to survive BCT, doolie year, and the Dark Ages.” He adds that, “Today’s young people have numerous options when choosing college. It would be nice if we could give each candidate ablood test to determine their commitment to the academy and the Air Force, but we can’t The liaison officer must assess those difficult-to-measure qualities of character, integrity, and commitment to ensure only youngsters who want the academy attend. ”

Colonel Rauschkolb concludes, “The Academy isn’t for everyone. A lot of young people attend for the wrong reasons —parental pressure, adesire for afree education, or having afeeling of just wanting to try it out These people usually don’t stay, but their acceptance of an appointment deprives other deserving young men and women of a tremendous opportunity. We need alumni to start taking amore active role in recruiting the nation’s youngsters. The Academy is looking for afew good people. We need graduates to help find the young men and women with the ‘right stuff to succeed here.”

If you are interested in becoming an active duty or reserve member of the liaison officer force, please call (719) 472-2640 or AV 259-2640 and ask for the regional director for your area of the country. Retired graduates interested in assisting your area’s LOs are also encouraged to call.

Outstanding Liaison Officer

Lt Gen. Charles RHamm, Academy superintendent, presents the Outstanding Primary Duty Admissions Liaison Officer for the Nation for 1989 Award to Maj. Gary M. Bone (USAFR), ’69. Major Bone earned the award for his continuing exemplary efforts of obtaining highlygualified candidates for the Academy, the AFROTC program and the prep school He also was responsible for insuring that liaison ofFtcers in Northern Colorado participated in the numerous college opportunity programs in the state. During his 12 years as aliaison officer, he assisted some 40 appointees to the Academy and guided approximately 70 students into the AFROTC, of whom 40 received AFROTC scholarships

Colonel Rauschkolb

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GRAD COMMITMENT LETTERS TO EDITOR

(Editor’s note: In the Spring 1989 issue of this magazine we published an article by Gen. T.R. Milton, USAF (Ret) which appeared in the March 1989 issue of Air Force Magazine. This article was entitled “The Commitment Gap,” and in it the general questioned the commitment of service academy graduates, particularly Air Force Academy graduates, to serve in the military for afull career. To quote: “The Academy is producing outstanding scholars—but too many graduates cut their military careers short for ajob with the airlines. The pattern says that something is wrong.” We received many Letters to the Editor on the matter but because the “Academy Alumni Alert" column dealt with the article in depth in the summer issue of the magazine, we did not begin publishing the individual letters until now.)

Dear Editor:

In his article, Gen. Milton states, “Either the Air Force is not offering enough in the way of challenge and reward, or the Academy is making some mistakes in its admissions screening and later motiva¬ tion.” He then explains how the former couldn’t be the real root of the retention problem, since in the old days it was tough but “. ..most particularly the pilots, opted to stick around.”

Well, it is no longer the good old days. Spouses have careers, families want more stability, and the Air Force of fi cers have realized that quality of life requires balance among many things. We have all faced the dif fi cult choices and our decisions were based on today’s environment and today’s families—both very different from the past

The Air Force is also very different now. Its leaders must look forward as well as deal with today’s realities, rather than just complain about members’ lack of commit¬ ment When Ientered USAFA in 1976 we were the most highly motivated and patriotic of high school graduates. Very, very few of my high school classmates have ever served their country in any way, except to pay the IRS. And what does the Air Force say to us when we resign our regular commission and, still wishing to serve, volunteer for Reserve duty? They tell us that all the slots are fi lled. Then how can there be apilot shortage? Because the Air Force does not use Reservists to train more of their active-duty pilots, as other services do. Why not open up more RTU and other training positions to Reservists?

This would not only relieve the burden from active-duty pilots, but also would keep these expensively-trained and highlyexperienced pilots from remaining an underutilized national resource. This is just one suggestion, but it is apositive one; it is not divisive, nor does it attempt to assign blame for our current situation.

Finally, those of us who have left active duty and have become airline pilots do not attack those who choose to stay in the Air Force. We know that piloting any aircraft, especially in today’s crowded, ever-changing skies, often in bad weather, is adifficult, demanding task requiring professionals. 1 am saddened to see some of our highest ranking officers lowering themselves to namecalling, adesperate course indeed.

Mark Faraone, ’80

Editor, Checkpoints:

Ifound General (retired) Milton’s article in the Spring issue of Checkpoints to be remarkable in its lack of reason and lamentable in its conclusions.

In brief. General Milton attributed the resignation rate of Academy graduates in good part to an admissions process that selects too many young men and women with high SAT scores. Lower academic standards, we’re told, could allow the academy to focus on cadet candidates who would be more likely to make the Air Force acareer.

If General Milton has any facts to show that higher SAT scores mean alower commitment to the Air Force, Td like to see them. Even if such acorrelation were found (a situation Itruly doubt), has General Milton considered that it might be worth the higher attrition rate to have capable, intelligent officers?

Although General Milton’s article seems foggy on the attrition facts, it seems regrettably clear in its anti-academic bias. Unfortunately, such abias is not new to the Air Force. Whatever the problem the approved solution seems to be to lower academic standards. Is the cadet attrition rate too high? Then lower academic standards, we’re told. Is officer attrition too high? Same cure. One of these days I expect to see bad breath attributed to high SAT scores.

Ifeel Imust press on and state what I think the genesis of this anti-academic sentiment is. Ifeel if sthe resentment and frustration felt by afew senior of fi cers when their judgements are analyzed and questioned by some of their perceptive (and brave!) subordinates. (However, the solution to this situation is not, Ifeel, the creation of less capable subordinates!)

Lastly, as one who taught to the

Academy, Ifound appalling General Milton’s suggestion that cadets’ academic credentials are too high. My response is that such asuggestion is ajoke!

Sincerely,

Jerome V. Bruni, ’70

Dear Editor,

Iam writing to respond to an article in the Spring 1989 Checkpoints by Gen. T.R Milton, USAF (Ret), on “General Questions Graduates’ Commitment of Serve.’ believe General Milton has identi fi ed a problem, but Ifail to see where he has identi fi ed asolution.

One of the most difficult managerial tasks to accomplish is to step back from your organization and realistically appraise your operation. This is where the military fails. The general suggests increasing the required years as avehicle to retain pilots. I have yet to talk to agraduate who feels the commitment is aproblem.

1see the problem being, in many cases, mismanagement of the resources available to the USAF. Ido not see the development of “professional managers” but rather the growth of “rank seekers.” These sometimes well-meaning but less-than-qualified man¬ agers are more interested in rank than people. Therefore, the elite human re¬ source, which requires some special handling, often gets ignored. Pilots represent only asmall part of the total workforce, but without them, you do not need aworkforce.

Pilots like to fly (an amazing conclu¬ sion)! Why then do pilots receive so little attention to their desires (and please do not tell me that the “Dream Sheet” is the answer)? Why do pilots get shuffled behind desks in the prime of their flying career? Why, after the expense of pilot training, do many pilots get shuf fl ed to aslot where they are needed, not necessarily where they might best contribute? Iam sure that most pilots realize that they can not all have the “cream” assignments with every move, but to be relegated to one of the commands with no imput from the “resource” is just plain poor management.

In my business, we have highly-qualified technical specialists who are as rare to my profession as quality pilots are to the Air Force. Imust cater to them is order to keep them in my employ. They know it and so do I! They also represent asmall part of my workforce, but their services are required to run the business.

My conclusion; pay much more atten¬ tion to the resource. Allow the pilot to have amuch larger part in the career path development. Train staff to be professional

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Graduates

Nominated for General Of fi cer Promotions

Numerous graduates have been nominated for promotion in the general officer ranks including one to general, seven to major general, 12 to brigadier general in the regular Air Force, and one to brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve component

In an announcement made in early December, 1989, Lt Gen. Ronald W. Yates, Class of 1960, was to be nominated by the President to the Senate for promotion to the grade of general. General Yates, who was principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, was slated to become commander of Air Force Systems Command.

To be nominated to the rank of major general were David J. Pederson, Class of 1962; James L. Jamerson, Richard J. O’Lear, and Ralph RRohatsch Jr., Class of 1963; Robert E. Dempsey, Jay W. Kelley, and Michael D. Pavich; Class of 1964; and Michael E. Ryan of the Class of 1965.

Twelve Academy graduates were to be nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general in the regular Air Force, according to aletter from Headquarters, USAF, in January. The nominees included Lee A. Downer and Thomas W. West of the Class of 1964, Roy D.

Reservist Earns Award

Richard W. Fisher (USAFR lieutenant colonel selectee), ’71, was awarded the 1989 United States Air Force Air Weather Spengler Award. This award is presented annually to the Air Force weather reservist who makes the outstanding meteorological contribution to the Air Force. The awardee must also display exceptional leadership qualities.

Fisher received this award for his hallmark work in planning and implementing ahigh-wind alert system at the U.S. Air Force Academy airfield. Based on his overall contribution to the Air Force Reserve, Fisher was also named as the Outstanding Air Weather Service Reservist for 1989.

He is a1971 graduate of the Air Force Academy and an aerospace sciences officer assigned to the Fourth Weather Wing at Peterson AFB, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Fisher lives in Fort Collins, Colo., and is the air resource management specialist for the Washington Office of the U.S. Forest Service.

(Letters: Continued from previous page.) managers and make the effort to change the USAF to run like asuccessful business. Do not expect “bomber jackets” or re-up bonuses to replace career development and career satisfaction.

As aparent of a1987 graduate, 1am very proud of his accomplishments and those of his associates. But Ifeel bad for his group, the pilots, because the current USAF system of assignments and lack of career path development will deprive the USAF and me as aU.S. citizen of many of the quality pilots needed to be the strongest service branch and the best Air Force in the world.

Yours Very Truly,

W.G. Brown

Dear Editor, Igreatly enjoyed the articles in Checkpoints about career retention in the Air Force. The following is aresponse to the comments written by General Milton. I am agraduate who elected to separate from the Air Force and pursue acareer as an airline pilot While Iagree that the primary purpose of the Air Force Academy is to train career officers, Ibelieve that the

Bridges, Jr. of the Class of 1965, Jerrold P. Allen, Richard C. Bethurem, Nicholas B. Kehoe III, John Q. McFalls III, and David Oakes from the Class of 1966; George P. Cole, Jr. and Dale E. Stovall of the Class of 1967; and Ralph E. Eberhart and Charles T. Robertson, Jr. of the Class of 1968. Nominated to brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve was William D. Tracy, Class of 1964.

POTPOURRI

ATTENTION JEWISH GRADUATES: Rabbi Ehrlich, the Jewish chaplain at the Academy, is preparing alist of all Jewish graduates who have died. This list will be read at the Yom Kippur memorial service each year. If you know of any Jewish graduates who have died, please send their name to: Chaplain Maj. Irvin S. Ehrlich, HQ USAFA/HCD, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840. Please indicate if they died in combat

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).

answers to the retention question will be found by examining the post graduation ex¬ periences of the junior officer rather than focusing on the cadet environment After pilot training, Iwas aGIB in the back seat of an F-4C. Ihad awar tour at DaNang, follow¬ ed by atour in Europe. Inever had the opportunity to be in charge of any unit or any individuals while Iwas commissioned, expcept for two or three airmen once when I was TDY for 30 days as aforward air control¬ ler. Iwas too junior to checkout in the front seat of the F-4 until the last five months before Iseparated. When Iresigned, Iwas reassigned to the rear seat once again. I wasn’t alone, alot of my contemporaries resigned also and become airline pilots or lawyers. Several of my classmates with identical experiences to mine did stay in the Air Force. Some have been wing command¬ ers and have become general officers, so not everybody felt as Idid. In my opinion, the most crucial time for acareer decision is at the end of the initial pilot training obliga¬ tion. If the Air Force is serious about retain¬ ing its Academy graduates, it should monitor the early years and give the young men meaningful assignments.

Yes, General Milton, there are times when airline flying seems like “boring toil,” but I do have much more control over my career than Ihad when Iwas in the Air Force. Imay live at the domicile of my choice with adequate time off. Iam aBoeing 767 captain who feels agreat deal of responsibility for the 200 passengers who ride with me each time I fl y. And those people are very appreciative on dark and stormy nights. My company has made me acheck airman in its flight standards department In addition, I have served in the past with local civic clubs, my church, the United Way, and the National Transportation Safety Board. Ifeel that Iam only typical of the many Air Force Academy graduates in civilian life who actively participate in corporate, union, and community affairs. The willingness to serve transcends the blue uniform. And that spirit of service was nurtured at the Air Force Academy.

The Air Force does need to retain more Academy graduates, but it is avery parochial view that recognizes only the accomplish¬ ments and contributions of graduates still in uniform.

Thomas H. Morris, ’64

Cadets Compete in World Debating Championships

By Capt Thomas W. Krise, ’83 Assistant Director of Forensics, Department of English

Four top members of the Cadet Forensics Association competed in the 10th World Debating Championships at the University of Glasgow in Scotland in January. The Association of Graduates helped support the effort by donating $500 from the Air Force Academy Fund. CIC Stephen Kiser (CS-35), CIC Timothy Kane (CS-27), C2C William Casebeer (CS-06) and C2C Scott Harris (CS-35) were selected to represent the Academy at this prestigious event

The World Debating Championships is aby-invitation-only event which this year attracted 168 teams representing 108 universities from 19 countries. The patron of the event was Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), who attended the final round of the competition and addressed the competitors and judges.

The debates were conducted in the British parliamentary style in which two two-person teams pair up to debate another pair of twoperson teams. The debate topics ranged from “God is dead, and social workers have taken his place,” to “Ich bin ein Berliner. ”The topics were announced only 15 minutes prior to each debate, so that this

GRADUATES SELECTED FOR MAJOR

Regular Air Force (Line Officers)

1980

Robert R. Allardice

Thomas K. Andersen

Gregory D. Augst

Frank H. Brady

Margaret D. Carnahan

Kathleen M. Conley

Brian J. Cullis

Jeffrey C. Dodson

Michael LEastman

David AEaston

David B. Filippi

Philip B. Fitzjarrell

Diana E. Francois

Michael C. Gardiner

Zenon C. Goc

Mark W. Graper

Steve G. Green

Susan J. Helms

Jeffrey P. Hightaian

Peter F. Hoene

Michael AJefferson

Noel T. Jones

Karen LKayler

Kevin M. Keith

Frank J. Kisner

Keith P. Maresca

Brian Marshall

Susan K. Mashiko

Mark AMitchell

Michael RMoeller

Clyde D. Moore 11

Steven E. Moore

Joseph Motz

Jonathan S. Norwood

Timothy P. Olwell

Theodore E. Osowski

Betsy J. Pimentel

John D. Posner

John 1. Pray Jr.

Edward B. Schmidt

Karen LSelva

Jerry I. Siegel

Laurie S. Slavec-Easterly

James P. Sturch

Norman C. Sweet

Janet Anthea Therianos

Virginia LTonneson

Robert L. Tremaine

Brian M. Waechter

Steven G. Webb

Randall S. Weidenheimer

1981

Brooks LBash

Marvin N. Fisher

Timothy G. Grosz

Anthony LHinen

Michelle D. Johnson

Theodore C. Knowles

Michael J. Lepper

William E. Nelson

Joseph RWood

style of debate demanded highly-developed skills in extemporaneous speaking, persuasion, logic and humor.

During the three days of preliminary competition, the team of Kane and Harris finished 73rd out of 168 teams, while the team of Kiser and Casebeer fi nished 12th out of 168. Kiser and Casebeer went on to compete in the first elimination round. This was an exceptionally fine performance considering that the 1990 Championships were the Academy’s first experience with the British style of debate.

In addition to the outstanding performance by the Academy’s repre¬ sentatives, the championships exposed our cadets to amore culturallyvaried group of students than they had been in contact with yet in their educational careers. The chance not only to socialize with students from the Soviet Union, India, Greece, Ireland and other countries, but also to debate 10 significantly important world issues with such adiverse group was an educational experience of the highest order.

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s participation in the World Debating Championships was well received by the “regulars” among the British, Irish, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand universities. The fact that the Academy sent superior students who were not only top¬ flight speakers, but also well-read and politically astute gave the impression that the U.S. Air Force Academy is aforce to contend with in future competitions.

Before the competition, most of the other “regular” participants were aware of only afew American colleges such as Harvard, Yale and West Point, so our participation raised international awareness of the Air Force Academy and its commitment to academic and competitive excellence.

AOG Liberty Bowl Host Offers Discount

To Members

The Radisson Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tenn. is pleased to offer AOG members avery special rate of $55 for single or double occupancy, which includes afull buffet breakfast and free airport shuttle. This very fine downtown hotel, which hosted the AOG for the Liberty Bowl, is conveniently located for visits to Beale Street, Mud Island Ampitheatre, The Orpheum, Liberty Bowl Stadium, Graceland, and many dining and entertainment spots.

AOG members are required to present their membership card on check-in. Advanced reservations should be made by calling the Radisson Hotel Memphis at 901-528-1800 or the world-wide reservation number 800-333-3333 and asking for the AOG Air Force preferred rate. These rates are subject to room availability and do not apply to special and group events.

C2C Scott Harris, C2C Bill Casebeer and CIC Steve Kiser enjoy Scottish hospitality during the World Debating Championships at the University of Glasgow.

AOG Life Membership Options Expanded

The AOG Board of Directors has announced an expanded life membership plan for graduate and associate members. This plan, which became effective Jan. 1, features rates based on the member’s age and the various payment options shown below:

*The monthly payment plan is allowed only if the AOG is authorized to charge payments on an Air Academy National Bank or AOG credit card or through the coupon payment plan where the association is not required to accomplish monthly billings.

Graduate Joint Life Memberships are for graduates married to graduates, and their price is based on the age of the youngest of the Joint graduate members. The costs for agraduate joint life membership, added to the individual life membership rates shown above, are:

$50 added to the lump sum payment price

$4.50 added to each 1-year monthly payment

$2.50 added to each 2-year monthly payment

$25 added to semiannual payments

AGraduate Joint Life Membership will include the right of survivorship for the original spouse only. Aprimary member must also be designated. In the event of adivorce, membership benefits remain with the primary member unless acourt order dictates otherwise. Joint Life Membership entitles the two graduates to only asingle set of AOG publications, mailed to the primary member’s address. In the event of geographical separation of the joint members, the AOG will provide, on request publications to the nonprimary member for the additional current cost of the publications plus mailing costs.

For our members’ convenience, the AOG, in cooperation with the Air Academy National Bank (AANB), will accept payment of membership fees through specific credit cards. Either the AANB MasterCard, the AANB Visa card, or the AOG/AANB MasterCard may be used to make payments. No other credit card may be used.

We urge our members to consider obtaining the AOG/AANB MasterCard which is available only to AOG annual and life members and currently has a$12 annual fee and a14.9 percent finance charge (application forms can be obtained from AANB at 1-800-9992262).

Application forms for any of the life membership options can be obtained by writing Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, vice president. Services, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000 or calling (719) 472-4513/2067.

Graduate Dependent Scholarship Program to Begin

The first Graduate Dependent Scholarships will be offered for the upcoming 1990-1991 academic year. Recipients for these annual awards will be selected by the AOG Board of Directors Selection Committee. This AOG scholarship program 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 membership for at least the five consecutive years immediately preceding the submission of the application package. AOG membership requirements for applicants who are children of deceased graduates will be evaluated on an individual basis by 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 studenL as de fi ned by the institution, at acollege or university accredited by an appropriate 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.

Send your donation now to the Air Force Academy Fund Association of Graduates U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000

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 directors. The scholarship winners will be determined based on a combination of demonstrated performance and need. The deadline for receiving application packages is March 31 for both initial applications and reapplications.

Full details on the contents of the application package and the selection process were contained in the Fall 1989 Checkpoints. Send applications or direct questions on this scholarship program to Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, AOG vice presidenL Services, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000 or call (719) 472-2067/2073.

American Offers Discount Fares to Academy Events

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

New Appointee Orientahons: 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 dates 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.

Association of Graduates Available Member Benefits/Services

AOG Offices are open Monday through Friday, 0730-1630 Mountain Time. Main office telephone (719) 472-4513/2067/2073 (Autovon: 259-XXXX); Development office telephone (719) 528-4136.

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS-

apreparatory school scholarship via the Falcon Foundation &graduate dependent scholar¬ ships.

SABER RENTALsets of six for the military wedding.

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 Woodfin 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.

●apreferred rate of $55, single or double, at the Radisson Hotel, downtown Memphis, Tenn. Call (901) 528-1800 or 1-800-333-3333 and ask for the AOG Air Force rate (based on availability, excludes special and group events). You must present your AOG membership card upon check-in.

Embassy Suites Becomes Corporate Life Member

The AOG is pleased to announce anew Corporate Life Member of the association and the addition of another valuable discount service for all AOG members. The Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs, aluxury all-suite hotel, is located just south of the Air Force Academy. It has been the host hotel for anumber of Academy graduate reunions. This outstanding Colorado Springs facility is owned and operated by Patrick Nesbitt, USAFA Class of ‘67. In addition to the Colorado Springs facility, Nesbitt owns the Embassy Suites in Portland, Ore.; Houston, Texas (scheduled for opening in June, 1990); Lavonia, Mich.; Blue Ash, Ohio; and Bellevue, Wash.

The Embassy Suites Hotel offers the perfect setting for meetings, corporate travelers, vacationers, and long-term relocation guests. All suites feature alarge living room, microwave, refrigerator, two color televisions, two telephones, and private bedrooms. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres that are served nightly from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at the manager’s reception. Cooked to order complimentary breakfast is served daily in the hotel’s lush atrium. For relaxation, abeautiful pool, weight room and whirlpool are open 24 hours aday.

AOG members must make advance reservations to obtain the preferred rate. Call 1-719-599-9100, identify yourself as an AOG member, and the AOG VIP discount rate of approximately 20 percent will be extended to you. Your AOG membership card will be requested at check-in. Sorry, but this discount is not offered for Graduation, Parents’ Weekend, groups or special events.

Clarification on Class Rings

In the previous Checkpoints we reported that class ring manufacturers offered free resizing of your class ring. We have subsequently discovered this is not the case in all circumstances. For instance, if materials such as gold must be added because of the increase in size, then you will be charged for the added materials. In addition, in some cases aring size change is so dramatic that your original ring must be totally melted down and recast. Obviously, the cost of resizing, if any, depends on the circumstances of your specific case. The best bet is to send the manufacturer your ring and get an estimate of cost from them and an explanation of the charges. We apologize for any confusion caused by the previous incomplete information.

REUNIONS/HOMECOMINGScoordination and planning by your AOG.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTSspecial rates from Budget -(800) 527-0700 (AOG ID ^DOOIOS). You must present your AOG-provided Budget card when picking up your car.

MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIAAcademy/AOG-unique items created especial¬ ly for members.

CHAPTERSsupport for some 25 chapters throughout the world.

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.

Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs

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 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 Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, vice president. Services, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000. Phone (719) 472-4513.

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19-22 September 1991

AOG Biographical Information

From: NAME

DATE SSN

To: AOG, USAF Academy

GRADUATE MEMBER: Class of

ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Member #

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

New

(Remove entire page, fold and seal with tape before mailing.)

2. Remarks/Additional Information:

Association of Graduates

United States Air Force Academy Colorado 80840-5000

AOG &USAFA Gift Merchandise

Mastercard #

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)

25th 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 (3Vi" Falcon spirit button plays the Air Force Song)

License Plate Frames (Imprinted either “Alumnus” or “Falcons” at top and “U.S. Air Force Academy” at bottom)

Laser-Engraved Walnut Plaque (of Cadet Area)

Cadet Saber (Sold to graduate AOG members only)

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

FINE ART PRINTS

“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.

Date:

VISA# Exp. Date:

NOTE: Prices are for AOG members and include postage. Non-AOG members

FALCON SPORTS

AFA Cagers Plagued with Numerous Injuries

Air Force head coach Reggie Minton entered the 1989-90 season with atough task ahead of him. The six-year Falcon mentor had to somehow replace his entire front line from ayear ago.

Gone from last season’s squad were experienced seniors Chad Kimble, Mike Lockwood and Mark Slimko. That trio, along with Raymond Dudley and Jeff Bowling, combined to lead the Falcons to their best record (14-14) in 11 years and best conference record (6-10) and fi nish (tied for sixth) ever.

Minton then experienced anew problem—injuries. Before the season began, senior All-America candidate Dudley was suffering from astrained lower back that he injured during off-season workouts. Dudley, who became Air Force’s all-time leading scorer during last year’s Western Athletic Conference ToumamenL was forced to miss many of the early season drills and was hampered during the early games of the season due to the injury.

As it appeared Dudley’s back problem was healing just in time to open WAC play, the Falcons and Dudley were dealt another blow. The first-team all-WAC performer from ayear ago suffered apartial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee against San Diego State in Air Force’s second WAC game. Dudley’s status was day-to-day and he would be out of action indefinitely. He had been averaging 22 points agame, which led the WAC, along with 2.1 steals per outing which was third best in the

The problems didn’t end there. Dale French, Air Force’s second leading scorer, would come up lame against Hawaii in Air Force’s first WAC game. The junior forward suffered astrained left foot which forced him to miss part of many games for the remainder of the season.

Senior point guard Jeff Bowling was injured on several occasions as well. He suffered abruised lower back against Texas-El Paso that hampered the Falcon quarterback Indefinitely. Earlier in the season Bowling recorded acareer-high of 14 assists against Pepperdine while

missing nearly seven minutes due to acut over his left eye that required seven stitches,

junior center Aaron Benson and sophomore guard Robert Hawking both missed games during the season due to injuries. Benson missed one game due to injuries suffered to his face in abicycle accident Hawking missed five games due to afloor burn on his left knee that became infected.

Despite the problems, Air Force remained competive and posted some eye-opening numbers. The Falcons ranked among the nation’s top 10 in free-throw percentage on their way to challenging aschool and conference record for accuracy during asingle-season, shooting better that 75 percent

Dudley moved into the top 10 in career scoring in the WAC while closing in on 2,000 career points. He recorded acareer-high of 39 points, including the game-winning jumper against Harvard in the Ameritas Classic earlier this season. Dudley added 31 points against Pepperdine on his way to being named to the all-toumament team. He added his second all-tournament team performance in the CocaCola Classic when he recorded 23 points, seven assists and acareerhigh five steals against St Bonaventure.

French established himself as one of the most solid players In the conference, averaging around 15 points per game and ranking among the WAC leaders in free-throw percentage. French has an Air Force single-season record and career record of free throw percentage in his sights. During one period of time this season he hit 17 consecutive free throws, which was six short of the school record.

Bowling remained atop the conference leaders in assists and steals averaging about seven and two, respectively. Bowling is in reach of becoming Air Force’s all-time leader in both categories.

Junior forward Chris Lowry produced steady numbers throughout the year, including ateam-high 20 points, which included three 3pointers, and eight rebounds against New Mexico. Benson provided some steady play at center in astarting roll, while junior David Quick, sophomore Brent Roberts and freshman George Irvin provided bench strength. All three reserves started at least one game replacing injured starters.

Although the Falcons have struggled in the win column due to inexperience and injuries, when healthy they have shown the potential to be adifficult opponent for everyone in the WAC.

Cal McCombs Choosen

Defensive Coordinator

Cal McCombs, Air Force football’s secondary coach since 1984, was named as the Falcon’s new defensive coordinator. McCombs moves into the vacancy created by Bruce Johnson, who recently resigned to become secondary coach at North Carolinct McCombs will still have the additional responsibility of being the Air Force defensive secondary coach, according to head coach Fisher DeBerry.

“Cal is so knowledgable and his background in football Is so vast,” DeBerry said in his announcement “He has such an enthusiasm for the game. He really cares for our players and will give great leadership and continuity to our program.”

“My selection will help us maintain the stability of our staff at the Air Force Academy,” McCombs said. “I’m excited about being chosen, but Iwant to stress that whether it’s acoaching effort or ateam efforfi

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Junior center Aaron Benson shoots ajumper against Valparaiso in an early season game. (Photo by Arthur H. Bilsten)

conference.

Gridders Close Out Season with 8-4-1 Record

The Air Force football team’s eight victories this past season marked the seventh time in academy history aFalcon football team has won eight or more games. The team also captured the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy for the fifth time beating both Army and Navy during the season. This was also Air Force’s best Western Athletic Conference (WAC) finish (5-1-1) since afirst-place tie with Brigham Young in 1985.

The 8-4-1 season included aloss to Mississippi, 42-29, in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28th in Memphis, Tenn. The bowl loss was only the second by an Air Force team in six bowl games during the 1980s. The Falcons lost to Arizona State, 33-28, in the 1987 Freedom Bowl. Victories came in the 1982 Hall of Fame, the 1983 and 1984 Independence and the 1985 Bluebonnet Bowls.

Air Force fi nished fi rst in the WAC and third in the nation in rushing offense with an average of 356 yards agame. The Falcons ranked second in the league and fifth in the nation in total offense with an average of 479.4 yards agame. In scoring offense. Air Force ranked third in the WAC and seventh nationally with a37.2 pointsper-game average.

The Falcons made four national television appearances in 1989. ESPN televised games against San Diego State and Hawaii, CBS televised the game against Brigham Young, and Raycom Sports syndicated the Liberty Bowl game against Mississippi nationwide. The Falcons also appeared on syndicated regional telecasts six times.

Quarterback Dee Dowis placed sixth in the Heisman Trophy race. This marks the highest academy finish in the balloting for the coveted trophy. Houston quarterback Andre Ware won this year’s award with 1,073 points. Dowis totaled 140 points, receiving 15 first-place votes, 31 second-place votes and 38 third-place votes. Dowis also joined an elite group of athletes by rushing and passing for more than 1,000 yards in asingle season. Before the 1989 season began, only four players in the history of the NCAA had ever accomplished this feat Dowis finished the regular season with 1,286 rushing and 1,287 passing yards.

Fullback Rodney Lewis rushed for 1,073 yards during the season. Thus, Dowis and Lewis became the first two players in academy history to gain more than 1,000 yards in the same season. Lewis’ single-game rushing high was 176 yards against Utah while Dowis’ single-game high was 259 yards against San Diego State. Dowis also set several other NCAA, Air Force and WAC records during the year

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everything is done from the team standpoint. Ireally want to see that we continue to work as adefensive team and aFalcon team. We’ve got good people on the staff here that work hard and work well together.”

McCombs came to the Air Force Academy in 1984 after 13 years coaching with the Citadel. A1967 Citadel graduate, McCombs coached in almost every area during his tenure there. He had been defensive coordinatior, recruiting coordinator, defensive back coach, quarterback coach, offensive back coach and academic counselor. A native of Belton, S.C., he also worked from 1969-71 at the University of South Carolina as assistant freshman coach.

While playing for the Bulldogs at the Citadel, McCombs was an AllSouthern Conference selection at defensive back and an all-state choice as asenior in 1966. Other honors at the Citadel included team captain and an Honorable Mention All-America selection. He was also a14-letterman at Belton High School and captained his football, basketball, baseball and track teams.

“Cal is agreat teacher and motivator, and Iam confident you will see avery aggressive and attacking style defense with emphasis on causing turnovers as the Falcons enter the 90’s, ”DeBerry said. “Our defense will play with great pride, intensity, and enthusiasm under Cal’s leadership.”

Under McCombs guidance, the Falcon secondary picked off a school-record 28 passes for afifth-best 306 yards in 1985. This past season, the Falcons snared 11 interceptions for 90 yards.

including becoming the first quarterback in NCAA history to rush for six touchdowns in one game, NCAA career rushing and touchdown leader, and NCAA single-season rushing leader (1987).

Falcon coach Fisher DeBerry (Wofford ’60) finished his sixth season as head coach and pushed his career total to 48-25-1. DeBerry’s winning percentage is now .648. Before the start of the 1989 season, he ranked 16th among active Division 1-A coaches with a.656 (40-21) winning percentage. DeBerry’s best season at Air Force came in 1985 when he guided the Falcons to a12-1 season, the most wins in asingle season in school history. Before taking over as head coach for the ’84 season, DeBerry was the Falcon’s quarterback coach in 1981 and offensive coordinator from 1981-83.

Women’s Volleyball All-American Named

By George Fox Sports Information Office

Lea Dennie, sophomore setter for the academy womens’ volleyball team, was named Dec. 7to the American Volleyball Coaches Association and Tachikara All-American Division II team recognized by the NCAA.

Dennie, who never missed agame this season, helped the Falcons to a30-18 record and afirst-round playoff in the NCAA Division II championships.

C3C Lea Dennie

Only one of two sophomores picked to this year’s team, Dennie was the 1987 Gazette Telegraph Player of the Year from Colorado Springs’ Palmer High School.

During 1989, Dennie broke the school single-season record for assists with 1,755, surpassing the record of 1,693 held by Barb Martin.

“She was our quarterback,” said head coach Bill Peer. “I said at the beginning of the year,‘as she goes, so goes the team’.”

“The season was reflected by the number of wins and the record posted because she had an All-American year,” commented Peer. “She justly is being recognized for it In my 15 years of coaching, she’s one of the most deserving.”

The Association of Graduates sponsored Dennie to attend the AllAmerican banquet in Bakers fi eld, Calif.

In 1989, she was second on the team in aces with 65 and serves with 646. She had 387 digs and was credited with 166 blocks.

In only two years, she has made adent in the career statistics at Air Force and stands as follows: career assists 3,190 (3rd) and career digs 755 (10th). Her season statistics are: team blocks (159), block assists (137), service attempts (1,278), and service aces (127).

During post-season play, she averaged 14.4 assists per game and had atotal of 72 assists. (The Falcon Flyer)

AList of Do’s and Don’ts for our Alumni and Friends

The National Collegiate Athletic Association:

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, commonly known as the NCAA is the national governing body for amateur collegiate sport in the United States. As amember in good standing at the NCAA USAFA is obligated to abide by NCAA rules and regulations governing the eligibility, amateur status and recruiting of student-athletes. Under these rules, alumni and Mends of the Air Force Academy are just as responsible for rules compliance as are our coaches and staff members. Thus, our Athletic Department must take every effort to educate those supporting our program. Below are some of the more important DO’s and DON’Ts for all our boosters to consider when dealing with aprospective student athlete. Iwould like to acknowledge the support given to me by the Athletic Department at West Point for allowing us to publish this list from their Assembly magazine.

Rules Governing CurrentlyEnrolled Student-Athletes

1. DO NOT give money to any student-athlete, even if it is for the purpose of paying expenses to amateur competitions. All expense funds must be provided through the school or officially-registered amateur sport clubs. For instance, alumni cannot sponsor agolfer or tennis player who competes in pro-am competition over the summer.

2. DO NOT provide employment to astudentathlete during the regular academic year unless you have checked with the athletic department regarding his/her financial aid status. The NCAA does not permit a scholarship athlete to work during the regular semesters he or she is enrolled except for Christmas break, and spring vacation. It’s better to check fi rst than risk loss of astudent-athlete’s eligibility.

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3DO NOT provide “extra bene fi ts’ student-athletes. The NCAA considers extra benefits to be: taking astudent-athlete out to dinner, providing any gift of material value (including cash loans, free use of an automobile, Christmas presents or co¬ signing aloan), not charging for profes¬ sional services that other students have to pay for (haircuts, dental work, etc.) or any other bene fi t not available to nonathlete students on the same basis.

4. DO NOT buy athletic-event tickets from student-athletes. The NCAA prohibits a student-athlete from receiving and selling game tickets.

5. DO provide employment at regular rates of pay for similarly situated nonathlete employees during the summer or during time specified by NCAA rules as permissible work periods. We welcome the positive involvement and support of alumni in obtaining summer jobs and interships.

Please let us know of opportunities.

6. DO feel free to call acoach or athletic director to ask questions about the permissibility of any activity involving a student-athlete.

7. DO feel free to invite ateam to meet with alumni or friends in acity where they play. Student-athletes may participate in many events and are allowed to receive bene fi ts as ateam which individual student-athletes may not Always make arrangements through the head coach or an athletic department administrator.

Rules Governing the Attendance of High School Athletes at Alumni Events

1. DO NOT invite selected high school student-athletes to alumni events. NCAA rules prohibit contact between alumni and friends at any off-campus site. Alumni and friends of auniversity can entertain high school students under certain conditions that do not involve singling out athletes for special treatment such as inviting all high school seniors who have been awarded scholarships (academic and athletic) to an Ex-Students Association event

2. DO tell athletic department personnel invited to speak at alumni functions if high school student-athletes will be in atten¬ dance. There are certain time periods when coaches are prohibited from any contact with astudent-athlete off campus.

3. DO call the athletic department if you are uncertain about an NCAA rule. Our rule of thumb is: IF YOU HAVE TO THINK TWICE ABOUT THE PROPRIETY OF ANY ACTION, ASK BEFORE YOU DO IT.

Rules Governing Contact with Recruitable High School Student-Athletes

1. DO NOT provide transportation for alocal

high school or junior college athlete who wants to visit USAFA

2. DO NOT entertain in any way or give gifts, benefits, special treatment, or free services to any high school or junior college student-athlete or his/her parents or relatives.

3. DO NOT arrange aface-to-face meeting with or go to talk to aprospective studentathlete, his or her parents or relatives.

4. DO NOT provide afree ticket or transport a high school or junior college athlete to any USAFA athletic event whether the event is at USAFA or any other city.

5. DO NOT bring any guest to an alumni gathering or booster event (unless the event is conducted on the campus) if he or she is participating in athletics at the high school or junior college level. Your own son or daughter would be an exception.

6. DO NOT telephone or write to high school or junior college prospective athletes about attending USAFA This activity is prohibited by new NCAA legislation.

7. DO call or write to acoach if you know of a talented student-athlete who might benefit our program or who is already interested in attending.

8. DO feel free to offer your assistance to a coach who is recruiting in your city —such as providing acar or private plane transportation or suggesting people to contact for information concerning pro¬ spective student-athletes.

The USAFA AH and coaching staff appreciate your interest and involvement We know that you demand integrity and honesty in the conduct of our program. We will do our very best to be deserving of your support We would appreciate your assistance in helping to educate others about NCAA rules. Thank you. (Randy Cubero, CoL, USAF, ‘61, faculty athletic representative to the NCAA)

ASU Assistant Football Coach Replaces Bruce Johnson

Bill Stewart, an assistant football coach at Arizona State University, has been hired to fill asimilar position at the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to an announcement by head coach Fisher DeBerry. Stewart, who coached tight ends and offensive tackles for the Sun Devils the past two seasons, will be the Falcons’ defensive line coach. His hiring fills avacancy left by defensive coordinator Bruce Johnson who resigned to accept aposition as defensive backfield coach at North Carolina. Stewart’s hiring was effective Feb. 1st

“Bill has had an outstanding coaching career and brings agreat expertise to our staff. He is areal players’ coach. He works ’em hard but loves ’em. He comes with the highest recommendations from all the fine head coaches he has served under,” said DeBerry.

Stewart, 37, joined ASU’s staff in 1988 after serving as offensive line coach at North Corolina from 1985 through 1987. Prior to his coaching stints at Arizona State and North Carolina, he was an offensive line coach at three different universities from 1980-84.

In 1980, he was an assistant at Marshall University. He coached for three years at William and Mary (1981-83). In 1984 he coached at the U.S. Naval Academy before moving on to North Carolina.

A1975 graduate of Fairmont State College (W. Va.), Stewart was a three-year letterman for the Falcons as an offensive lineman. He co¬ captained the team as asenior, aseason that saw Fairmont State capture the conference championship for the second straight year.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Patrick J. Lynch, ‘74

Patrick Joseph Lynch, Class of 1974, was bom on March 18, 1950. On April 25, 1989, at the age of 39 years, Pat Lynch died of complications due to pulmonary pneumonia.

Pat’s life, though far too short, was full and rewarding. If ever aman had his priorities and goals in place, it was Pat Family and friends were the cement that kept his life together. His job and love of it was the oil that kept the Lynch machine rolling.

Pat entered the Air Force as an enlisted man. He had adream and he made that dream areality. He earned the right to attend the Academy by attendance at Prep School. While at the academy he an avid supporter and member of the Dmm and Bugle Corp. He loved the Academy and took great pride in belonging to it’s eliteness.

at Langley AFB, Seymon was active in numerous church activities, constantly giving his free time for the needy.

On Feb. 4, 1989, Captain McKnight married his sweetheart Louise B. Thomas of Australia in aGod-ordained, loving ceremony. Of this union achild was expected the first week of February. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, father Jimmie McKnight, mother Rosie, sister Lavetta Ann, and ahost of endearing aunts, uncles, cousins, a grandmother, other relatives and friends.

Donations may be made to the Baby McKnight Education Fund. This fund was started by the 1911th Communications Squadron for Captain McKnight’s child. Donations may be sent to 1911th Communications Squadron, Langley AFB, Va. 23665-5009, ATTN: DO. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Major Gravel or Captain Powers at AV: 574-7334/6242.

Pat graduated in 1974. He was stationed at Scott AFB in Illinois, Rhein-Main AFB in West Germany and also Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. Pat left the Air Force while at Wright-Pat to become a civilian instructor.

He went to work for Martin-Marietta and subsequently for Honeywell in Colorado Springs. It was there that Pat found his “Home Away From Home.” At Pat’s funeral services the support offered by the Honeywell representative was greatly appreciated by his family and friends.

Pat loved to cook almost as much as he loved to eat His idea of a great time was to gather his large family of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, in-laws and assorted friends together at his mother’s home for adinner which he would gleefully prepare from scratch.

Pat’s death left abig void in the lives of many friends and family members. The closeness that existed between Pat and his brothers and sisters was arare thing to behold. To each and every one of them Pat was very special. They in turn were very special to him.

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Besides his five brothers and three sisters, Pat left his mother and 16 nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss him often, but will keep his memory alive always. From all of us, “Goodbye Pat! We will you someday.”

Ivan Seymon McKnight, ‘85

Captain Ivan Seymon McKnight, Class of 1985, died on Jan. 6,1990 while undergoing Combat Control Training at Keesler AFB, Miss. At the time of his death, he was amember of the 1911th Communications Squadron at Langley AFB, Va., and amember of the AOG.

Captain McKnight was the dear and beloved son of Reverend Jimmie and Rosie (Patterson) McKnight He was 27 and anative of Baton Rouge, La. He was baptized at St Paul Baptist Church in St Albans, W.V. and during his early years was active in the youth choir and was discipled in being aJunior Deacon. His Christlike attitude will leave along and sweet impression upon all who knew him. While

Philip S. Puig, ‘87

Services for 1st Lt. Philip Stephen Puig, Class of 1987, were held Nov. 1, 1989 at Restland Wildwood Chapel in Dallas, Texas, followed by graveside services at the Restland Memorial Cemetery conducted by the honor guard from the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing of Carswell Air Force Base. Aflyover was performed by the 457th Tactical Fighter Squadron of Carswell AFB. Lieutenant Puig died on OcL 28, 1989 at his home at Langley AFB, Va. He was amember of the AOG.

Lieutenant Puig was bom in New Orleans, La. but grew up in Plano, Texas, since the first grade. He was agraduate of the charter class of Plano East Senior High School and was involved in the ROTC program there, winning every major award including the Bob Patton Leadership Award. He was inducted into the ROTC Legion of Honor in 1986.

He was appointed to theAcademy by Sen. John Tower in May 1983, and while there was on the Honor Guard, was amember of the boxing team and parachuting team, and became acertified scuba diver. He received the top officer award upon completing undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin AFB, Texas (85th Fighter Training Squadron) in Aug. 1988. He was temporarily at Holloman AFB, N.M. and then spent five months as amember of the 436th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Luke AFB, Ariz. He was then transferred to Langley AFB as an F-15 pilot with the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron.

He married his wife, Angela, in June 1989 in Minnesota and his daughter, Ashley Marie, was born on Nov. 28, 1989 in Louisville, Ky. In aletter to the Association of Graduates, Angela recounted that during their courtship and marriage, Philip often told her that she was “the wind beneath my wings,” and that he requested the song be played at their wedding. She wanted him to know that she and Ashley love and miss him very much and that someday she’ll return to fly with him.

In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his parents, PatandPeteStanleyofPlano,Texas,andA1andAnnPuigofMiami!

Patrick JLynch, 74

Ivan S. McKnight, ’85

Philip S. Puig, ’87

Fla; three sisters, Margie Puig, Gina Pryor and Colleen Stanley; a brother A1 Puig Jr., and agrandmother, Sibyl 0. Stanley.

Amemorial service was held for Lieutenant Puig on Nov. 5,1989 at Chapel One at Langley AFB mainly for his fellow squadronmatea A memorial fund has been established in his name and contributions may be sent to the 1st LL Philip S. Puig Memorial Fund, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000.

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

Col. James K. Dozier, Jr., USAF (Ret), Class of 1966, who died on Dec. 21, 1989 at the Mather APB, Calif, hospital of an illness.

Capt. Robert S. Schneider II, Class of 1979, who was killed in an P-15 crash on Jan. 24, 1990 in the ocean off Luzon, Philippine Islands.

Capt. Bartle M. Jackson, Class of 1980, who was killed on Dec. 28, 1989 in an F-15 crash in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 65 miles southeast of Tyndall APB, Fla.

Capt. Clifford W. Massengill, Class of 1981, who was killed in an P-111 crash on Feb. 5, 1990 off the coast of England.

Capt Barbara A. (Holcroft) Yost Class of 1982, who died in an automobile accident on Dec. 31, 1989 near Beaver, Utah.

Cadet Second Class James RJenck, Class of 1991, who was killed on Jan. 1,1990 in atrain-pedestrian accident at Portland

Ore.

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

Death Claims Early Academy Fencing Coach, Math Instructor

Nicholas G. Toth, the Academy’s head fencing coach from 1959 until 1980, died in aPueblo, Colo, hospital on Jan. 11,1990; and Brig. Gen. (USAF, Ret) Archie Higdon, who served at the Academy from 1954 until 1967, died on Sept 1, 1989, in Lees Summit, Mo.

Toth, 81, was bom in Kotaj, Hungary and while the Academy’s head fencing coach compiled acareer record of 166-28. Under his guidance, the Falcons won 13 Western Championships and finished in the top 15 in the National Collegiate Championships 11 times. His teams recorded eight undefeated seasons, produced a38-match winning streak from 1960-64 and eight Air Force All-Americans. In March, 1977, Toth was inducted into the Fencing Coaches Hall of Fame.

Toth’s 40-year fencing career dates back to 1948 when he won the international fencing title in sabre in Innsbruck, Austria. He coached the U.S. modem pentathlon team in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, and was the U.S. national coach of the modem pentathlon team in the world championships from 1955 to 1958. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Support Service, 2552 Fairway Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80909.

General Higdon, 83, had been head of the math, physics and mechanics departments at the Academy, chairman of the basic sciences and engineering divisions, and associate dean for basic sciences and engineering. He wrote two college textbooks “Engineering Mechanics” and “Mechanics of Materials.”

He left the Academy upon his retirement and then spent five years as dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at California State Polytechnic University. He was born in Mercer County, Mo., was agraduate of South Dakota State College, and earned amaster’s and doctorate from Iowa State. He taught at North Dakota State Agricultural College and at Iowa State before World War II and later spent two years at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point He had lived in Lees SummiL Mo. since 1985.

Honorary AOG Member, Aviation Pioneer Dies

General Smith

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert J. Smith died Dec. 31,1989 after suffering aheart attack at his Dallas, Texas home. He was 90. General Smith was named an honorary member of the Association of Graduates on Oct 29, 1983, for his many contributions to early airpower and his continuing support of the Academy and the association.

He was bom in Knoxville, Tenn. and spent most of his life in Dallas, serving in the Army, the Army Air Force and the Air Force Reserve. He was also president and director of several airlines and vice president of the National Security Resources Board.

One of his contributions to the Academy was cofounding, with his wife, Jean Whittle Smith, The Ira C. Eaker Distinguished Lecture on National Defense Policy, which is presented annually at the Academy. The Smiths have been the sole contributors to the Ira C. Eaker Endowment Fund which is administered by the AOG and was established to pay honoraria and expenses of selected lecturers.

General Smith also organized and served as president of the Falcon Foundation for more than 20 years. As one of its founders, he steered the foundation successfully through its early days of formation and basic policy. Considering the mission of the foundation, which is to provide scholarships to preparatory schools for motivated young people seeking admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy and acareer in the Air Force, his work has been of real and lasting value.

An enlisted man in World War Iin 1917 and 1918, he joined the Army Air Forces in 1942 rising to the rank of brigadier general. In 1957 he was commissioned amajor general in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He received many awards including the Legion of MeriL the Exceptional Service Award and Victory Medals for World Wars I and II.

Receiving his degree from the Jefferson School of Law in 1929, General Smith also attended Northwestern University and began practice before the Supreme Court in 1952. He owned Pioneer Airlines and served as director of Continental Airlines after the two merged. He retired from Continental in 1979. He also served as director of the First National Bank of Dallas from 1948 to 1952 and was director and chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas from 1952 to 1960.

From 1965 to 1967, he was director of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and also served as director of the executive committee of the Dallas Council on World Affairs. He was amember of the Bar Association of Dallas, the American Bar Association and also worked the boards of development for both SMU and the University of

on Dallas.

General Smith is survived by his wife, Jean Whittle Smith; a daughter, Jean Snodgrass of Dallas; ason, Robert J. Smith of Westport, Conn.; eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

CLASS NEWS

Pete Todd

1250 Big Valley Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 531-5874

Percent members: 80

Could it be beginner’s luck? Even before my first coercive appeal for correspondence was published, Ireceived several spontaneous offerings from a number of sainted classmates.

The first was agreat letter from Tom CHASE describing highlights of a Space-A trip that he and Lois took in September. Key revelations; Bill TONEY is masquerading as amath instructor at acommunity college in sunny, downtown Anchorage, Alaska, whereas in truth he is pursuing the life of the professsional outdoorsman. Betty is evidently subsidizing his various wilderness enterprises by honest employment, leaving him (fee to oversee his two light planes, fishing boat, ski gear, etc. He plans aski trip to Europe this winter and solicitously hopes Betty can get time off from work to join him for at least part of it What aguy!

Parenthetically, sources report that Larry JOLLY also enjoyed Bill’s hospitality last summer. Aconversation at the reunion led to an aerial salmon fishing expedition into the outback, the highlight of which was Bill’s choice of adirt road near the fishing hole for landing. Larry, like most of us military and civilian aviators, is used to seeing miles of concrete ahead during the flare, so that arrival was reportedly a, well, gripping experience. Let the chronicles also reflect that some decent fish were captured.

Returning to the Chase odyssey, in the fullness of time they arrived in Seoul where they spent 10 wonderful days with Dick and Jean CARR Dick is nearing the end of his second year as chief of staff of the United Nations Command, along with several other additional duties, not the least of which is humbling all visitors to the golf course. Jean was agracious and knowledgeable guide through the subways and endless shopping areas.Tom suggests his visit made asubstantial impact on the Korean GNP and, regrettably, our balance-ofpayments de fi cit

In abad-news/good-news P.S. to his letter, Tom noted that the San Francisco earthquake had struck after he’d started his letter to me. (Gives you some idea of the time lag between input and publication in this noble magazine!) He reassured me that families and properties of the Chases and BOYlNGTONs came through the tragedy remarkably well. Any of the rest of you have any earthquake tales to share with the rest of the gang?

reunion, consisting mostly of those of the San Antonio persuasion, hosted with customary warmth by Jim and Rose BROWN.

In other news from San Antonio, Iwant to pass the word that last summer A1 GAGLIARDI joined the select and growing group of us who have survived heart attacks. The whole class is grateful it was amild attack (if there is any such thing) and wishes A1 afull and speedy recovery.

The second Jeffersonian meeting was the traditional tailgate party prior to the Navy game hosted by the ageless Fred and Brenda WYNN. Please note the proud banner in the background of the accompanying picture, which doesn’t do it justice. The blue, white, and gold banner was dreamed up at the 30th reunion, designed primarily by Dick and Jean Carr (with some editorial assistance from Jim WELCH) and produced by some fine craftsmen in aKorean sweatshop. As its custodian, Wayne unveiled it at Kent and Diane MONTAVON’s home following last year's annual ‘59er Golf Classic. Great idea; atip of the hat to all concerned.

Word comes via the Christmas card net that Bob and Donna BECKEL have been rescued from the NATO diplomatic circuit in Brussels. He’s back in the warrior business as SAC’s 15th Air Force commander at March AFB, CA Also repatriated from distant shores are Larry and Maria FORTNER back from Turkey and assigned to U.S. Space Command right here in Colorado Springs.

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Mark your calendars! You read it here first; Another Caribbean cruise is in the works for about mid-April 1991. Joe DESANTIS says it’s going to be better than the highly-acclaimed 1988 cruise. Bigger, too, since the idea is to make it AOG-wide, not just aclass shindig. Look for details elsewhere in this issue.

One final administrative note: Jim BROWN does asuper job keeping the class master data base cun-ent Please help him help us by keeping him informed of changes in career, address, phone numbers, etc. It’s painless and free. Just give him acall at 1-800-531-8722, extension 81304.

Please also note my new address above and keep those cards and letters coming in. One of the benefits of this job is that Iget to learn alot more about wbat all of you are doing. Keep it coming so Ican share it with everyone. Thanks for your support

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

Percent members: 79

Here Iam staring Christmas in the eye and composing the class article for the spring edition. The logic of this often escapes me but it is aclear indicator that time is moving along and we are getting closer to our 30-year reunion. The plan is coming together well and the organizing crew is beginning to get

At the Navy tailgate with the historic banner, from left are Fred Wynn, Joe Morgan, Wayne Jefferson, Ron Lanman, Joe DeSantis, Kent Montavon, Leigh Hunt, and Jimmie Jay.

Poolside at the Browns, kneeling from left are Bob Barnard, Bob Lowe, Ed Rosane, Al Gagliardi and Larry Cotton. Standing are Bob Buckles, Jim Brown, Bob Browning, Pat Musmaker, Ken Smith, Brian Parker, Jerry Garber, Wayne Jefferson and Bob Oaks.

From the other coast comes aletter from Wayne JEFFERSON who is enjoying the change of pace as anew retiree. He included photographic evidence of acouple of gatherings of significance. The first was amini-

their act together. The motel arrangements are set and the agenda is firming up. We did adjust our sit-down dinner from Saturday evening to Friday evening. We reasoned thaL based on the variable football game start times we saw this year to meet television network schedules, we would be safer or at least more apt to hold our schedule on aFriday. It is very possible that the Air Force-Hawaii game scheduled on our weekend could move to alate afternoon or early evening kickoff. We won’t know that for sure until late in the year as the TV contracts are completed. By the time you read this article, we should have aletter out to you with all the details and the timing for all of our planned activities. No, we have not considered acommemorative ROSAL production for the 30th. We have, however, been assured of the same gracious treatment from the Embassy Suites that we enjoyed at our 25th Reunion.

While 1am on the subject of reunions and get-togethers, there is afollowon cruise in the works. Joe DeSANTIS (Class of ‘59) called me the other day to mention that he is taking the lead to plan acruise on the MS Westerdam sometime in mid-April 1991. Billed as an “Academy Experience,’’ the cruise will be formed around the Classes of ‘59, ‘60, ‘61, and academy staff from the ‘50s and ‘60s. More information can be found elsewhere in this publication; or so Iam assured. This cruise should provide an excellent opportunity for those of us who missed the last attempt to play Columbus.

Several of you have received phone calls from those of us on the AOG Board of Directors. The primary purpose of our calls is to assist the AOG director of development, Jim WILHELM (‘61), to encourage you to support the AFA Fund. Clearly we cannot contact everyone, so if you did not get acall, don’t be disappointed. Our thrust is to increase the class participation in AOG fund¬ raising efforts. If you have not responded to the mid-November mailing, would you consider pulling it out of the pile, filling it out and returning it to the AOG. My several years on the board have afforded me the opportunity to see how important each dollar of the AFA Fund is in furthering the Academy Experience for so many cadets and graduates. So much for the commercial.

In October, the football team ventured into Texas and got stung (read; got their butts kicked) by TCU. That loss was incidental to areal fine graduate gettogether sponsored by the North Texas Chapter of the AOG. Our class was represented by Norm and Carole ALEXANDER John and Carole BROWNING, John and Mimi KUENZEL, Tom and Carole SEEBODE, Joan and I, and that inveterate vagabond Jim GLAZA

Other than avery lopsided football score, we had afine time. Several stories were traded and we spent considerable effort keeping J.P. away from the radio/ television sets. Texas A&Mwas playing and since he has two sons as recent graduates, his interest level was high. Come to find out, his daughter is currently attending Texas Tech so he is solidifying his position as a“real” Texan. In arecent call to J.P. to check my facts for this issue, he informed me that Jim (W) CLARKE is also in the Fort Worth area and working for General Dynamics. J.P. says that although they are near-work neighbors, he sees Jim at the airport either going or coming. O.K. Jim, what are you up to that requires all that travel?

1went back one year to resurrect aletter from Gary SHEETS, who, thanks to modem cardiovascular technology —his words —is using his missile and logistics experience to help make Lockheed’s Austin, Texas Division asuccess. He and Sylvia have raised two sons and two daughters. Susan, their oldest, is married to an Air Force brat (Scott Hosier, who is becoming adoctor). Jeff married Dean Vikan’s daughter Wende and is doing finance things in Nashville where they both also participate in the Air Force Reserve. Nathan is pushing through Austin Community College and donating some of his talent to the Navy Reserves. Rachel, by now asophomore in high school, is busy being a cheerleader, honor student and doing homecoming things. Gary says that he has an occasional lunch with J.R LEONARD who is an attorney with the State Insurance Commission. Gary had no problem recommending the golf courses

in and around Austin so Itake that to mean that if you get near he could somehow find the time to devote as aguide and playing partner. Maybe his previous experience as state director of the Oklahoma Golf Association (USGA) qualifies him as guide for the courses in “Baja-Oklahoma.” Now all you have to do Gary is talk J.R. LEONARD into sending me aletter as informative as yours.

Ialso dragged aletter out of the less-than-current fi les from Dick KINGMAN. As aproperty owner in New York City, he is finding achallenge in buying more mature buildings and artfully redesigning them for sale or rent Dick has become aserious student of philosophy and is in the midst of explaining his own life in terms that will satisfy him. Iadmit it is well over my head. We will just have to wait for his autobiography to fully get agrasp on his thoughts.

1990 brings with it the opportunity for several of our classmates to sample civilian life for the first time in 30 years. Ihave tried to keep my eye on those who are leaving this year and have not been that successful. By the time you read this Jim and Martha ALEXANDER will have switched sides at Shaw AFB. 1 spoke with Jim the other day and he indicated they will transition in-place and stay in South Carolina. Quite astep up for ayoung boy from Piqua, OH. At the time of writing Ihave no information of other military transitions but Ihave heard that Ron YATES will probably be our first four-star. Congratulations Ron, well done! Fuller ATKINSON told me that he and Judy are now collecting apaycheck from Wozniak Industries where he is the Executive VP/COO — what’s in charge. An interesting note: Ted HOPKINS happens to be on his board of directors so they have had no problem forming an effective team. Ihad anewsy chat with Kirk CANTERBURY who is plying his trade in Charlotte, NC. He and Millie run into Jim THOMASON regularly. Supposedly Jim is very busy making aname for himself in local and state politics. How about an update Jim? Kirk also indicated that he was interested in the Master Swim Program and thought maybe Derry ADAMSON or Buck CONGDON may want to get involved. Give Kirk acall.

Circle your calendars for our weekend in September. Ican guarantee that you will enjoy yourselves, renew old acquaintances, and form memories that will last the rest of your lives. See you there.

Randy Cubero

7163 Wintery Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 598-7155

AV: 259-3820

Percent members: 86

Well good people, this is really the best time of the year for your old scribe because so many people write to me in their Christmas cards, and that makes my life quite abit easier. Unfortunately, Ihave just returned from the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN and as you already know, it was not the greatest game our beloved Falcons ever played but don’t give up on them right away. Ole Miss played avery intense game and they deserved the win. We had amuch better year than many of our sports writers thought we would have, so all in all our football team had another remarkable season. In Memphis, Jan and Idid get to have dinner with Bob and Betsie BEST, and Bill and Janet LANE right across the street from Pepper RODGERS’ new sports bar. Pepper was our offensive coordinator during our Cotton Bowl era. Ialso ran into John PAYNE and his son at the game. They came up from Jackson, MS. Everyone looked great

Idid receive anumber of letters and Christmas cards that Iwould like to share with all of you. Gene HOPP wrote in answer to my query about his involvement with amen’s advocacy program and he let me have it with both barrels. Icame to find out that Gene had joined “Mensa," the brain club, only to find out that there were two Special Interest Groups (SIGs) dedicated exclusively to the welfare of women. Gene is very adamant in his feelings that the media continually rants and raves about the dilemmas for women in current times, but it is really the men who are finding it increasingly difficult to realize fulfillment and respect in their ever-changing roles as fathers and husbands. He consequently founded the roots of another Mensa SIG advocating men’s rights. And if this is away that Ican get Jan to give me more of an allowance, hey I’m on board. So, if any of you guys are interested in learning more about this subject don’t volunteer anything to your wives and write Gene at: Men’s Advocate, 12819 SE 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006.

Dick COPPOCK, our illustrious executive vice president of the AOG, informed me that Jim WILHELM was recently selected to the post of director of development for our association, and will be our chief fund raiser, especially for the new AOG building. It is atough job so please try to help Jim out as much as possible. Dick also sent me apicture of his brand-new granddaughter. Heather Anjeline Palmer. The mother, Dick’s daughter Lori, is in the Coast Guard as is their son-in-law. They are both stationed near Buris, LA which.

The Cheerleaders

according to them, is not only at the end of the Mississippi delta, but also of the world!

awaiting the arrival of “the world’s most perfect grandchild” in mid March. Tom is working hard at making his new company asuccess and Judy says the entire family Is planning to be in Alabama for the holidays to spend some time with Tom’s folks.

Bob BOEDEKER from Sheboygan, WI, sent me acopy of the National Defense Journal of the American Defense Preparedness Association, for December 1989. In it there was apicture of Ken STATEN, commander of the Munitions System Division at Eglin AFB, during arecent armament symposium. Afew of us were wondering if Ken had anything to do with the choice of munitions used during our intervention in Panama?

The Newest Coppock Marine!

Speaking of Mississippi, at the Liberty Bowl pregame luncheon, Fisher DeBerry was trying to dispel the notion that Academy players were smarter than the Ole Miss players. He told the story of asking his top lineman if he knew how to spell Mississippi to which his star athlete replied, “Uh, which one coach, the state or the river?”

Dick was nice enough to pass along some other photos taken at aChristmas party at Dean and Jo JONES’ house. This next picture is just to see if you still can identify which one is Dean and which one is Wayne.

Easy-Dean is smiling and has his arms crossed

Well, let me backfill you on most of the Christmas news for the last two months. My son Danny and Isaw the BRICKEYs during the Utah game. Jan and Bob had their traditional tailgate before the game and as usual it was wonderful seeing many familiar faces. Bob is also planning aski outing for all who are interested in skiing, Utah for February. Frank and Patsy KISZELY wrote saying they are recovering from aU.S. Air takeover of their Piedmont company, hurricane Hugo hitting them at home in North Carolina, and being on vacation in San Francisco when the earthquake struck. Some guys have all the luck! In commenting on his children, Frank thinks it’s ironic that of his three kids, the only one with asteady job is the non-college type. (Hey, Ibet there are alot of people like that out there.)

Charlie NEEL left me anote saying that Bruce HINDS was in town for aB-2 luncheon on Nov. 30 and it was the first time that Charlie ever paid to hear a bomber pilot speak. Bruce replied that the B-2 really flies like afighter and besides it’s not really abomber until they drop something from it — intentionally! Tom and Laraine SUTTON are still in Provo, UT. Their big news for 1989 has been Thomas’ departure for his mission in Okayama, Japan, Tony’s wedding to Tracy Cooper in August and Todd’s wedding to Brooke Woolett In November. (Weren’t those kids in braces just afew months ago?) Tom is very involved with his job and the Eagle Scouts, while Laraine is still busy with the family as Lara, Travis, and Lesa are still In elementary school.

Ireceived agreat letter from my roomie, TWC WILSON (actually it was from Judy). Tammy, their only daughter, is expecting and so they are anxiously

This last picture shows our class president, Larry KARNOWSKI, handing over acheck for $6,100 to the AOG’s executive vice president, Dick COPPOCK, to be donated for the new AOG building. The money was taken from the class treasury in response to the Class of ‘59’s challenge to beat their generous donation to the same cause. WE DID IT! WELL DONE GREYTAGS! Standing from left are: MCCUE, HARING, MAYO, KARNO, COPPOCK, THOMAS, CUBERO, and either Dean or Wayne JONES. Kneeling are: STORM, QUINLAN (who thought that the money was going to be donated to the USAA CEO’s Benevolent Fund), NEEL (how appropriate), and WILHELM.

Finally, Bob HERIZA, long-time Denver resident is now living in Baker City, OR where he is an advocate for developmentally-disabled individuals of all ages. Bob says he Is able to ski some 40-50 days ayear and is currently attempting to finish abook about the Academy that he started when he was a cadet This could prove embarrassing, but Ifor one will be looking forward to reading about all the characters we have in the Class of ‘61.

That’s about It for now. Iagain want to sincerely thank all of you who wrote me this last quarter and ask that others please feel free to join the group. As the new year approaches, Ileave you with renewed hope for world peace and goodwill toward all. Who would have thought that 1989 would bring down the Berlin Wall, or that democracy would make such adramatic appearance throughout Eastern Europe. It encourages me to see so many humane changes occurring in our lifetime. God bless and may all your hopes for the new year be realized. I’ll see you next quarter.

John W. (Jack) Jamba

4Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 867-7758

Percent members: 71

HI REDTAGS! It’s acouple of weeks before Christmas and Central Florida is having acold snap. Temperatures are expected to be down to 32 degrees in the morning. 1sure enjoy the change of weather and brisk temperatures. Now for some news.

Got aletter from Ted and Marci DYKES, to wit “1989 came in with astork and is going out with arevolt! What ayear. On Jan. 26 our precious little grandson was bom. Marci went to California to see the little rascal and realized all the joys and hopes of the next generation beginning. There’s nothing like it ... As you can see, our family is growing in other ways. Sandy and Chris were engaged last May with alarge wedding being planned for next May I9th at SL Mathew’s Cathedral in Washington, DC. The reception will be at our home. We couldn’t be any happier as Sandy is awonderful girl from alovely family. Chris’ contract with Du Pont has come to an end and he is now with Land Design/ Research Corp. They do landscaping and exterior design work for large projects such as the Baltimore Zoo, college campuses and shopping centers. He loves it and finds it achallenge after designing medical equipment and toys. It’s also nice having him close by for achange. As you can see, Montana is missing from the picture again this year. He’s in Okinawa for six months

Awonderful donation from the Class of ‘61.

temporary duty. Tammy came out in October for two weeks and what agreat time we had. It’s been 25 years since we’ve had high chairs, cribs and strollers in our house. Even Old Granddad got his share of spoiling in. Tammy is doing part-time night shifts so she can spend most of her time with the baby.

“Andy Warhol once said that everyone is famous for 15 minutes. We’re at seven months and still counting Last May we realized that our county government had gone beyond the limits of fair taxation and we formed agroup to protest Due to the archaic laws in the state of Virginia, we were forced to take rather radical action: changing the form of government which would remove the board of supervisors and its chairman. We must get 41,000 signatures for areferendum and Iam pleased to report we are at 37,208. Going ffom Joe Average Citizen to TV mini-cams, front-page headlines, radio talk shows and TV news spots has been difficult at best The height of absurdity was when Ted’s picture was on the front page of the Journal with both gubernatorial candidates having the size of their lips and ears analyzed by an “expert.” The Washington Post graphed our taxes and voting record. If any of your local papers pick up on the story, please save the articles for our scrap book. We know the story has been featured in New York, Connecticut, North Carolina and California And we were such nice, quiet people ...Our best wishes go out to everyone of you. May the holiday season bring happiness, good cheer and peace.” Thanks for the update on your saga. Many of you will remember the coverage 1gave to the Dykes’ story in the last issue.

attack. That was ashock. Dave looked so healthy and full of life at the 25th reunion. If Iremember correctly, he brought his daughter with him. Condolences from the class to Dave’s surviving family.

are Jack, Caroline and Lisa Jamba and Pat and Charlie Hale.

Got apicture from Charlie and Pat HALE which was taken when the Hales visited us in October. Short note was enclosed: “Got athousand things to do but wanted to get enclosed photos in mail to you. Don’t know what your deadline is for Checkpoints. 'Nas terrific seeing you. Nice company, good wine and food and sharing memories. Can’t ask for more than that Have aterrific Christmas.” Charlie and Pat —it was great seeing you again. Ienjoyed having my 14-year-old daughter, Lisa, share afew hours in aRedtag mini-reunion... Correction: micro-reunion. Hope we can do it again soon.

Things have been very busy for me during the past few months and Ihadn’t completely read the summer edition of the Checkpoints until this week. Then I saw the article saying that Dave SELLERS had passed away from aheart

The Hawkins Family

Got aChristmas card from Owen and Connie HAWKINS together with an update on the family. To wit: “Just aquick note to let you know what is up with the HAWKINS family. Greg is teaching sailing in Berkeley, CA, while he finishes applications to graduate school in architecture. Kim is finishing her senior year at Arizona and anxious to move to New York City after graduation. Chris is finishing his senior year at the U. of San Francisco and hopes to someday run his own tour company offering unique and far-out adventures. Colin is ajunior at Menlo Atherton High School. He was on the varsity water polo team and is now playing varsity basketball. Cory is afreshman at Menlo Artherton High School. He was on the ffesh-soph water polo team and Is now starting on the ffesh-soph basketball team. Connie has taken up riding twice a week, is still playing tennis, doing aerobics, helping at the convalescent hospital, and plans to take acouple classes this spring. Owen is busy gearing up for the tax season. His tax software company is busier than ever this year and will keep him up until the wee hours until next April. He also keeps threatening to take up golf, but can only get agame in about once every two weeks. We are spending Christmas in Vermont this year and hoping for awhite Christmas —but not ablizzard. We wish you all avery blessed and happy holiday season.” Thanks for the update and don’t forget to tell me how the trip to Vermont went

Got achange-of-address card from Lany and Penny GOOCH: new address is in Fair Oaks near Sacramento. 1called on New Years Day but got no answer. I heard several weeks ago that Larry had accepted aposition with Aerospace Corp as the program manager for the new Advanced Solid Rocket Motor. Also got achange of address from Lew SVITENKO, showing Tehachapi, CA as his new home. However, Icouldn’t get aphone listing. Sounds like Lew has anew job at Edwards. Incidentally, Isaw achange of jobs in Air Force Magazine — M/G Robert M. ALEXANDER, from ACS/Studies and Analyses, Hq USAF and Cmdr, AFSCA Washington, DC, to Dir., Plans, DCS/P&O, Hq USAF, Washington, DC. And this: M/G George B. HARRISON from C/S, Hq USAFE, Ramstein AB, Germany, to ACS/Studies and Analyses, Hq USAF, and Cmdr, AFSCA Washington, DC. And finally this one: L/G Henry VICCELLIO, Jr., ffom Vice Cmdr, Hq TAC, and Vice CINC, USAFLANT, USLANTCOM, Ungley AFB, VA to DCS/L&E, Hq USAF, Washington, DC.

And now for aletter Ireceived from Don SHEPPERD in October... “Dear Jack: Enclosed please find photos of local-area Red Tags at the recent Air Force-Navy game held in Annapolis. Air Force, led by Dee Dowis, thoroughly trounced the Midshipmen, but it was agood, spirit-filled fall afternoon. The Washington-area AOG hosts atent-tail-gater after each Air Force-Navy game. Attending the game were Chris BROWN, Bill HAUGEN, George and Jan LARSON,PaulandJoAnneLANDERS,FredandBarbaraFIEDLERButchand

The Dykes Family

Enjoying their micro-reunion

From left are Paul Sanders, George Larson, Bill Haugen, Fred Fiedler and Don Shepperd

Debbie VICCELLIO, Erv ROKKE (Pam was in California), Chuck CHEESEMAN (but we couldn’t find him), Mike and Shirley HUGHES, and Rose and I.

“By count there are about 30 Red Tags retired or on active duty in the Washington, DC area. Dick SMULL publishes an address list George and Penny HARRISON just arrived from Europe, Butch and Debbie VICCELLIO from TAC Hq at Langley, and Erv and Pam ROKKE from Moscow. Mike BUTLER just hosted an Air National Guard Long Range Planning Conference at his showcase C-130 unit in Memphis. Mike is now wing commander and will pin on his star in the spring.

“The featured speaker was Erv ROKKE who spoke about his recent two-year tour as senior defense attache in Moscow. Erv gave asuperb lecture followed by Q&Aon his experiences during the most fascinating period of Russian history since the 1917 Revolution ... Interesting tidbit: On arecent Air Staff Board trip to the West Coast there were six general officers —four were Red Tags (Minter ALEXANDER, George LARSON, George HARRISON and I). Three were from the same original squadron (2nd): HARRISON, LARSON and I. When Itold my wife it looked like Red Tags were running the Air Force, she said we were probably out there to pay tribute to the surviving family of the canier of the donut box trampled during the ‘Great Donut Rush’ of spring field trip 1959. (They never forget) ...Best wishes and good luck during the remainder of the hurricane season.” Thanks abunch for the update on the Red Tags in the D.C. area, Don. And the best of luck to you in Washington. Well that’s it for now. I’m looking forward to more cards and letters in 1990. Everyone have agood year and enjoy the best of everything. Jack.

Norman I. Lee, III

17532 N.E 38th Court

Redmond, WA 98052

Work: (206) 655-4412

Home: (206) 882-0968

Percent members: 76

As promised, Iam submitting the picture of A1 FULLERTON and his family. What agood-looking bunch of folks! You too Al. Thanks for sending the photo.

When traveling from Melbourne, Australia (business) to Seattle last October Ihad an occasion to make ashort rest stop in Honolulu and an opportunity to talk on the phone to some of the Golden Tag community residing in the Islands —seven of our classmates are listing addresses in and around Honolulu. Although Itried, Ididn’t get to talk to everyone and for that, I apologize. Tom DERIEG, as mentioned in the last issue, is the senior VP Operations for Aloha Airlines which led immediately to adiscussion of the plus and minuses of the B737 airplane. Tom says he is really enjoying his work, especially the opportunity to compete with Peter Uberroth-new owner of Hawaiian Airlines. His next challenge is aproposed expansion of Aloha’s service into Japan. The children, Tom Jr. and Karen, are back on the mainland at school: Tom Jr. (21) is at Georgia Tech studying civil engineering and daughter Karen (20) is taking chemistry/pre-med at Duke.

Both Tom and Jim REGELBRUGGE work for Aloha —management and labor, respectively. Jim is chairman of the ALPA negotiating team for the current contract talks. Both guys talked about same without rancor; thus, management-labor relations must be good. Jim has lived in Honolulu for 10 years and flew with Continental/Air Micronesia before getting on with Aloha.

Ialso talked with Sandie PARKER —Charlie was attending aconference at Norton. We had adelightful discussion on many subjects ranging from children, to the role of the Air Force spouse, to not flying airplanes anymore, to duty stations like Alaska and Langley. All in all, it sounds like Charlie is enjoying himself as PACAFs chief of Safety even if he doesn’t get to fly.

Also from Hawaii, aChristmas Card and nice note from Mike and Peggy FERGUSON showed up in the holiday mail. Ihave taken the liberty of sending the photograph that came with the card along with this copy for publication. Mike and Peggy were married on April 1, 1989. Congratulations! Mike is deputy for Readiness, USCINCPAC/J-3. According to Peggy, he works for a Marine! That doesn’t help when the job doesn’t include throwing yourself at the ground in an A-10. Thanks for the letter and picture Peggy!

Mike and Peggy Ferguson and friends.

AChristmas card from John and Patty NEHRING updated their family doings in away that can only be attributed to John so Iwill let him speak. “All my AF travels (John is acolonel in the AF Reserve and lives in Bozeman, MT) have been agood way to keep up with classmates. This fall I’ve had lunch with Bill BALL at Tinker; played tennis with Kent HARBAUGH’s son at Maxwell; visited Bryant and Maura CULBERSON’S country estate outside of Montgomery, and said hello to John BORLING in the men’s room at the Maxwell O’Club!” He added that his AF travels and Bozeman activities generally involve computer-related projects. He also remains involved in Republican politics, camping canoeing and cross-country skiing. Additional¬ ly, there are five children John and Patty keep track of: Angie (14) ahighschool freshman, Kris (19) asophomore at Montana State, Sonja (19) a sophomore at Hampshire College in Massachusetts, Paul (20) ski racing throughout the northwest this winter and Jon (22) about to complete his degree in philosophy at Montana State.

Bob MAZET wrote to report another newly-married couple: Ray FULLER and Donna Mahoney. Ray and Donna exchanged vows last fall in Mesa, AZ and

Socializing at the Navy-USAFA football game, from left, are Don and Rose Shepperd, Paul Landers, Chris Brown, JoAnne Landers, Fred and Barbara Fiedler, and Jan and George Larson

The Fullerton Gang

Ray and Donna Fuller

now live in Chandler. Don and Maggie NEFF were the other ‘63 folks witnessing the ceremony. Again, congratulations and all the best for the future to all you newlyweds!

Bob MAZET says he is still in private practice as an anesthesiologist in Mesa and continues to enjoy “. .. apparent chronic bachelorhoodism ...” Things aren’t all bad because Bob went on to tell me about doing some competition aerobatics in aMarchetti SF 260 and something about seeking out the meaning of life. I’m only alittle bit envious about the flying; however, Idid manage to stumble upon the definition of life the other day and Iquote; “Life is just one thing after another.”

TRANSITIONS: The most recent USAF Reserve colonel’s list included Wayne LEFORS and Frederick LINDAHL (I also saw Fred’s name on last year’s list —what gives?) The major generals list had ahost of ‘63 names including Jim JAMERSON now the USAFE/DO, Rich O’LEAR and Ralph ROHATSCH. Rich and Ralph have not changed jobs since the last writing. Congratulations to all you guys —keep up the good work!

The most recent retired list included Don GORDON, Jim DIFFENDORFER John HALUSKA Bill HENTGES, Charles MORDAN, Dick PAPROWICZ, and Jim WEAVER Jim and Maria Weaver have moved to Ocean Springs, MS (near Biloxi) and he is working as afinancial planner with USPA&IRA

Some other moves include Ted SCHROEDER to Wright-Patterson, Merrill EASTCOTT to Cerritos, CA, and Denny SCOTT from Clark AB, PI to Rhein Main AB, FRG and the job of deputy commander, Resources. Mike O’CONNELL did answer my plea for aphone call and he has indeed returned to the Seattle area and is doing some work for some high-tech firms in Bellevue. Welcome back! To close, Lloyd PROBST sent anote saying he is now flying as aB727 captain for Eastern Airlines out of Atlanta. Lloyd and Penny will continue to make their home in Montgomery.

Bob Hovde

1Andrews Circle

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Home: (617) 274-7759

Office: (617) 377-3601

AV; 478-3601

In arevamped tennis format, Ingram and Olmsted narrowly edged McArtor and Bloodworth in athriller. This left McArtor as the only allaround loser for the weekend. Interested observers surmised that recent governmental service had eroded McArtor's skills to an even lower level than they were previously.

The losers will have an opportunity for revenge at next year’s Aging Aviators Retreat which is already being planned.

So much for all the news that's fit to print Meanwhile, Ialso got anote from Glenn Nordin, a12th Squadron AOC. John HOFFMAN sent him acopy of the 25th Reunion program. (Glenn Is now the Editor of the Daedalus, the magazine of the Daedalians Organization.) Glenn says he appreciates being kept informed of our accomplishments, as, Iimagine would most of the AOCs from our time at the Zoo. Does anyone else keep in touch with AOCs?

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: Tom EGGERS has moved from Washington, DC to Hurlburt Field, FL. Chuck HANDLEY is still in Florida, but has moved from aP.O. Box in Satellite Beach to Indialantic (those P.O. boxes get cramped). Nick LACEY has returned from London and is now living in Chantilly, VA. He is vice assistant director of Military Liaison at the Defense Intelligence Agency. (How intelligent is atitle that long?) John SHRINER is now living in Richardson, TX, but flies with U.S. Air out of Charlotte, NC. Bob WOODS is the vice commander of Sacramento Air Logistics Center, and is living in North Highlands, CA Finally, Gerry ZIONIC has moved from Littleton to Castle Rock, CO. (Do you remember the time when you would have laughed if someone told you they were going to live in Castle Rock?)

MAJOR GENERAL LIST: The Dec. 1list included the following '64 members (with their present jobs):

Bob DEMPSEY (vice commander 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, LA)

Jay KELLEY (DCS/Plans, HQ AFSPACECOM, Peterson AFB, CO)

Mike PAVICH (DCS/Materiel Management; and ass’t to the commander, AFLC, for Reliability and Maintainability, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH —... what was that Isaid about titles in DIA?)

That’s all Ihave right now. Pray for an early spring, and keep those letters coming!

Jeny “Ski” Wilkowski 2423 Rocky Branch Road Vienna, VA 22181 Home; (703) 255-9083

Percent members: 71

Couldn’t resist starting off this article with agroup of smiling faces who were sharing in the pregame festivities at Annapolis on amost pleasant October afternoon past Gary FAUSTI, who traveled up from Atlanta with wife Sandy, came the longest distance. Not primarily to grip and grin with the ‘65ers present Imust add. It was proud parents’ weekend at Annapolis and they have a“Middie” son. Congratulations to both of you but 1suggest that you compare notes with Will and Arlis BURNEY to see where you went wrong in your guidance and direction to your young men. Especially after watching the way the Goat was tom apart by the Falcon. Not the primary selection criteria, I realize, but certainly the most evident that day. The rest of the happy faces are from the D.C. area. Missing is my wife Sue who experienced first hand the traffic jam which greets those who leave just alittle bit late for the game.

Percent members: 74 m--

Iknow that you will not read this until March, but right now it is the week before Christmas, we have lots of snow on the ground (which is agood place for snow to be —but I’d prefer it to be on the mountain-ground rather than my driveway-ground!). Tonight the temperature will only be two degrees, and I haven’t fi nished my Christmas shopping yet Ihope you had aMerry Christmas, and do have aHappy New Year!

LETTERS: Jim INGRAM wrote that he was sorry to have missed the reunion. Actually, he wrote to brag alittle and gloat alot Here is his “NEWS RELEASE”.

CALLAWAY GARDENS, GEORGIA Darryl BLOODWORTH and Jim INGRAM avenged last year’s defeat in golf by soundly trouncing A1 McARTOR and Fred OLMSTED at the annual Aging Aviators Retreat in May. Stunned losers McArtor and Olmsted gmdgingly conceded that the Bloodworth-Ingram team made an amazing comeback from ayear

Received acall from Pat and Colleen MOORE over the holidays. They ate still roughing it in Honolulu, better known as “Paradise.” However, they did grow tired of only living within “scent” of salt air and recently moved to a ago.

From left are Lee and Terry Alton, Jerry Wilkowski, Gary and Sandy Fausti, Tom and Jeannie Koss, and John and Susan Tait

home that sits on ahill overlooking Diamond Head and the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Ipresume their patio is ideal for sipping afternoon tea whatever other libation suits your fancy. And Ialso presume that the present Moore welcome mat is obvious by its prominent iocation.

Had the distinct pleasure, along with the classmates pictured, to participate in the October 27th retirement ceremonies for Frank McCANN. Mike RYAN came up from Langley AFB to officiate for afellow member of “Fightin’ Fourth!” and the outpouring of affection for Frank and his family was truly overwhelming. Well deserved for an exemplary “officer and gentlemen,” A picture of Frank, Maureen, and two of their three daughters follows (Erin, the oldest, was away at Stanford University):

BOEZER to Woodbridge, VA and aposition with the Institute for Defense Analysis as amember of their Critical Technologies staff; John RABY to Montgomery, AL where he is the vice commander of the Standard Systems Center at Gunter AFB; and Tom MAXWELL from Kailua, HI to Bainbridge Is, WA (Tom be sure to look up Bob LAMBERT who recently preceeded you into the neighborhood).

FINAL NOTE; As you have probably noticed, Ispare no expense and use all available sources in my efforts to keep you informed of the accomplishments of our classmates Iam therefore quite pleased to be able to bring to your attention the incisive remarks of a‘65er that were highiighted on the front page of no less anational tabloid than the Wall Street Journal this past October 9th. In an article dealing with the traffic problems caused by the Woodrow Wilson bridge, amajor bottieneck in the 1-95 road network in the Washington, DC area, our stalwart classmate stated that, as he was approaching the bridge one afternoon, “Traffic lights started blinking, brakes started squealing, and Icould hear fender-benders behind me. They’d opened the bridge to let this puny sailboat through. Icould see it There weren’t even any people on the deck, and up here on the bridge, there were 2,000 or 3,000 of us, mad as hell!” Sailors beware! Our very own Howie HILL will not rest until he avenges those poor souls stuck on the bridge. It is such incidents that fuei the flames of inter-service rivalries! No longer should any day sailor feel safe insisting on the right-of-passage along intercoastal waterways. Howie may be lurking in the shadows above waiting for his opportunity to strike. And Ihad always pictured him as agentle soul!

Ryan Denny PSC Box 7667

APO San Francisco 96293

Percent members; 72

According to Tim GRAVES’ latest letter to Washington area '65ers, Lowell ^HUKNECHT is the AFSC command surgeon at Andrews AFB, MD. “Lowell is the only medical officer from the class still on active duty.” He also noted that Mike RYAN has been nominated for his second star. And finally, Tim highlighted the planned gathering of D.C. area classmates scheduled for February 24th, pictures from which Ihope to share with you in the spring issue.MikeSHORTprovidedanannouncementofhisassumptionofcommand of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Bergstrom AFB, Austin, TX in January. Congratulations to you and Ginny, Mike, and best of luck operating in the shadow of 12AF Headquarters.

And finaily, as alast-minute entry, the brigadier general selection list __ released on January 8th and Roy BRIDGES is the latest member of our class to earn entry into that exciusive club. On behalf of the class Roy, Iextend my sincerest congratulations for your attainment of this most significant milestone in an Air Force career. 1still remember being told more than afew years ago that making general officer was available to each one of us and then promptly dismissing the statement as motivational hype. Isalute you and Benita for your perseverance and selfless service to the Air Force and nation. Extremely well done!

ZIP CODE CHANGES: Urry STONE from Wright-Patterson AFB, OH to RobinsAFB, GA; ChuckALLDREDGE from Niceville to Tallahassee, FL; John JUDD from APO NY 09127 to APO NY 09132; Vic GRAZIER from Xenia to Beavercreek, OH; John TAIT from Travis AFB, CA to Vienna, VA Gordon

Greetings Redtags! As we work our way into another year and another few coid winter months (we used to call them the “Dark Ages”), it should your hearts to see all the changes happening in the world. Ihave to think that our service during the past 24 years has helped to provide the stability in the world and kept the Cold War cold so that the Communist system would have a change to start unraveling.

Jim Higham and Ed Shirley

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Igot agreat letter from Jim HIGHAM, who is the wing commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus AFB. Jim flew B/G Eddie SHIRLEY down to Columbus from the hallowed halls of the Pentagon to speak at aUPT graduation. As you can see from the picture, neither one has gotten any older or uglier looking than they ever were.

Jim gave me agood rundown on aiot of the ‘66ers in ATC. Nick KEHOE is shuffling papers as the DCS Plans and Requirements at ATC Headquarters. Don “Crusher” CRAIGIE Is the base commander at Laughlin AFB. His son Todd is athird classman at USAFA Bill EUBANK is the student group commander at Chanute Tech Training Center, and Tony ZAMELLI is running ROTC inspections for the ATC/IG. Bill RYAN is the vice commander of the 323rd Flying Training Wing at Mather AFB.

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From left are Mike Ryan, Frank McCann, Tim Graves, Denny Murphy, Jerry Wilkowski Lee Alton, All Grieschaber and Tom Koss.

Frank McCann and family: from left are Meghan, Frank, Maureen and Kate.

It must have been the Christmas spirit or something, because Igot afew more letters from you guys and even afew great pictures. Rusty GIDEON, currently the commander of the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Pat, sent me apicture from the AF-Navy football game of another group of younglooking ‘66ers after anine-hour tailgate party. Rusty says that there are only four of us from 13th Squadron left on active duty —it must be something going around. I-4

Vic ANDREWS is the commander of the 366th TFW at Mountain Home AFB and sent me this great shot of our classmates from the TAC Commanders Conference. Dick BETHUREM is the commander of the 49 TFW at Holloman. B/G Paul STEIN has moved up from TAC/DP to the job of TAC chief of staff. Harry ICKE is commanding the Southwest Air Defense Sector at March AFB, and Rick PARSONS is commanding the 33 TFW at Eglin AFB. And, yes, here is another picture of J. 0. McFALLS, the commander of the 4th TFW at SeymourJohnson AFB. It looks like the fi ghter world is in good hands.

Keep those cards and letters coming, folks. It gets lonely out here on the edge of civilization. Has anyone started thinking about a25-year reunion? We’re almost there!

Happy Landings!

Dan Morgan

3012 Sunland Drive

Alamogordo, NM 88310

Home: (505) 434-3186

Work: (505) 479-3181

AV: 867-3181

Percent members: 66

Sorry gang; Ireceived no input at all this quarter except one phone call. When this happens about once ayear, Iusually make calls to fill out the column. That not only doesn’t contact arepresentative cross-section of people, but it isn’t frank enough about the difficulty. I’m not angry; it’s Just the facts.

If you want to read about alot of people’s news, please include me in your mailings of annual newsletters, etc.

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; 67

Hearing the familiar strains of Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and Patti Page on the television ads during the past few days provided agentle reminder that the Christmas season is once again upon us, and that anew year is about to begin. In our prayers for areal and meaningful peace, we can take heart in some encouraging signs fostered in 1989. The sweeping changes for democracy underway in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe provide great hope for our future. While these same efforts for freedom were brutally repressed in Tiananmen Square, my mind’s eye continues to replay the act of one Chinese student acting alone on the day following the massacre. Armed with the conviction of anation’s moral outrage, he singlehandedly stopped acolumn of tanks —showing an act of defiance that was nearly Biblical in proportion, as images of amodern-day David and Goliath pervaded my senses. With our world’s largest nation filled with people such as this, we also find reason for hope.

For those still connnected with the Defense Department, you might have noticed the absence of funding for anumber of our programs. Along with the delirium of potential peace in Eastern Europe comes the reality that new defense strategies will have to be developed, and new foes will have to be fought at less expense.

The primary portion of our 1989-1990 winter column is indebted to Bob DALEY, who was the force behind the 20-year pilot training reunion held in Lubbock, TX, for abunch of us graduating from UPT at Reese AFB in 1969. The event was an unmitigated success with people coming in from as far away as Denmark and as close as Dallas. It also marked the first pilot training reunion ever held at Reese AFB.

Air Force rooters at the Navy game include, from left, Mike Parmentier, Bill Hohwiesner, Rusty Gideon and Jack Sanford.

Representing ‘66 at the TAG Commanders’ Conference from left are Vic Andrews, Dick Bethurem, Paul Stein, Harry Icke, Rick Parsons, and JO. McFalls.

Bob Daley au naturel.

Reese AFB 20 years later.

The reunion afforded me an opportunity to do some one-on-ones with a bunch of our gang. Bob and Marty LUTTER had anew house built in Chesterfield, MO —just west of St Louis. Bob is working with McDonnell Douglas as abranch chief of Avionics Engineering. He noted some interesting things about the transition from military to civilian life. First he said, industry needs good peopie. While they are looking for individuals with specific skills, he stated that our military backgrounds provide alot of the prerequisites that help us in being serious contenders for new jobs. He also indicated (and I’ve heard this from many academy graduates) that the Stanley Hyman course to prepare someone for future employment is really worth the investment — particulariy in the interview process and assisting you in preparing resumes. In retrospect. Bob opined that he loved his 21 years in the Air Force, but also enjoys what he is doing now. In preparing yourself for the transition. Bob said that unlike moving to an Air Force base, there is not an automatic support group when you move into anew area in the civilian world. So be prepared to go it alone until you can establish your bona fi des in the new community.

George HOFFMAN, and his bride of 20 years, Cbiyoko, are enjoying life in Beaumont, TX, where George has been an MD in urology for the past 10 years. He expects that as the age of our class matures, class “members” in his practice should increase. No guys, he does not do transplants!

We had our share of legal eagles. Dana DRENKOWSKl is an attorney working civil suits in San Franscisco. Bill SASZ is amember of the firm Kelly, Stansfield, and O’Donnell out of Denver. Bill and wife Donna noted no real problems with transition from military to civilian life. Also among the group was our lawyer from Reno, NV, Mike MORRISON, who applied some fancy footwork with abunch of the ladies and his soul brother, Jim LOZITO, as they danced to blasts from the past being played by the DJ at our Saturday night gala.

John and Charlotte SULLIVAN noted that John will be working with Delta Airlines out of Atlanta and is moving to Metairie, LA John’s quote to all of you is “I got nothin’ to say.” Sounds like he’s been listening to the former HUD director’s testimony before Congress. Marty and Claudia COLE moved to Albuquerque following Marty’s retirement at McGuire. Claudia is working the real estate market and Marty is doing some part-time flying for alocal ambulance service.

Tony and Paula EDEN are residing in Lakewood, CO. Tony is working for Rockwell International in Rocky Flats and also is serving as acolonel in the Colorado ANG. Tony recognized the fact that “All the old colonels we used to talk about are now us.” Another memorable quote was made by Charlie HOLLAND during adiscussion about my wife Lisa’s changing shape due to pregnancy. He said, “Women’s bodies are truly amazing!” Now there’s aquote worth repeating —taken in or out of the context of our original conversation! Thanks for that special insight, Charlie! Finally, Rhip WORRELL said, “Give me awing!” (Scribe note: I’m not certain, but Ithink Rhip might have been placing an order with Col Sanders when this quote was taken.)

From the throngs pictured above, the 14 who graduated from USAFA’s very own Class of 1968 are; Bob DALEY, Tom DREIER Slava HARLAMOR George HOFFMAN, Charlie HOLLAND, Bob LUTTER Rhip WORRELL, Marty COLE, Dana DRENKOWSKl, Jim LOZITO, Mike MORRISON, Bill SASZ, John SULLIVAN, and one each Class Scribe.

Other news, which in this case might better be termed “olds,” comes from Rob LINSMAYER who sent amarriage announcement last summer, but your Class Scribe missed getting is into the fall column. Abelated, but sincere congratulations to Rob and Elizabeth.

Carl JANSSEN also wrote to let the class know after seven years in Dallas, he and Debbie are now six blocks from the Pacific Ocean in the Los Angeles area. New address and phone numbers are 625 10th St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, H: (213) 318-6833, W: (213) 486-8205. Daughter Heidi (19) stayed behind to

attend college in Texas. Molly (16), however, is with them and is enjoying the beach and activities.

Carl waxed philosophically that his life has come full circle. He and Debbie began married life when they met at UCLA They lived in avery small place and had very little money then. With real estate prices as high as they are now, they are now back in asmall place with very little money left to spend again.

Carl also expressed concern about the direction the Air Force is going in its effort to retain personnel, and believes that some flexibility is warranted in career management Specifically, some folks want to fly and others want to manage, but do not necessarily want to do both throughout their careers. If the Air Force were willing to allow amore stable selection of either of these career tracks, Carl believes that more officers would stay in the service. He asked that Gerry WYNGAARD plug this thought into an addendum to Gerry’s article on commitment, retention, etc.

BUMPED INTO DEPARTMENT; Isaw Dale FRANZ recently at the American Defense Preparedness Association’s Conference on Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict Dale is on the staff of the Naval War College as aprofessor of Joint Operations. Speaking of joint operations, on Aug. 10, Dale and wife Maggie became the proud parents of an 8lb. 10 oz. baby boy whom they named Joshua. Congrats you guys! Ialso chatted briefly with Bamie MILLS who was headed hurriedly between one of his two offices —one in the Pentagon and the other at Andrews. Bamie is working for the secretary of the Air Force as deputy special assistant for SDL Hellos from classmates in the corridors of the Pentagon came from George WAUER, Ed SINGER Henry HUNGERBEELER Bob PAVELKO, Steve POLK, P.K. WALDRON, Bob PAULI, and Mike GUTH. In addition, Ireceived news that Frank MARTIN is also in the D.C. area and is chief of Safety for AFSC at Andrews.

’68 SPOTLIGHT

Slava and Connie Harlamor contemplating agiant technological leap for mankind

The ‘68 Spotlight for this column falls on Slava HARLAMOR who is working as atheorist and scientist in physics. Slava’s work came to world class attention in January 1989 when he received laurels from Aviation Week & Space Technology for “developing apolymer that effectively blocks laser energy. Tests of the material —Laser Shield —have confirmed that it would protect electronics boxes and aircraft structure from arange of high-energy lasers.” His effort represents amajor breakthrough in stealth technology and has great potential for use in outerspace.

Slava spent the better part of the past few years living in the woods of northern California —quite literally becoming one with nature, natural laws, and conceptual frameworks for inertia and matter in the universe. He admits that while it might sound strange, the universe behaves similarly to avibrator. Idon’t think Iwant to touch that line and would rather you contact Slava for an explanation. Since his address is not in the Register of Graduates, here is an update: 3700 10th Ave, ^3-R San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: (619) 4910177.

From all your classmates, Slava —particularly we non-quantum physics types —we offer you arousing change in the potential energy in our hands to kinetic as we applaud your splendid achievement Best of luck in securing industry funding.

‘68ers ON THE MOVE: Sam BOLE to APO SF 96206; Dick COVEY to new address in Houston; Jim CUPELLO to North Logan, VT; Tom DRAPER to Bowie, MD; A1 DUNKERLEY to Beach Haven, NJ; Dr. Dick ELLIS to Fayetteville, AR; Mr. Dick EWERS to Millersville, MD; John GURLEY to Port Charlotte, FL; Rags HAUSE to Grafton, VA; Fred HERNLEM to Dublin, CA; Henry HUNGERBEELER to Burke, VA; Chuck JONES to Colo. Spgs.; and Dr. Tom KRAMER to Evansville, IN. Also, Mike LANGLEY to Scottsdale, AZ; Frank MARTIN to Upper Marlboro, MD; Bob McGUIRE to Dyess (as new wing cdr); Barney MILLS to Woodbridge, VA; Don MOTZ to Waipahu, HI; Rick MUGG to

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Reese Class 70-01 -comrades-in-arms once again.

Woodbridge, VA; Mike NAVARRO to Glendale, AZ; Dale ODERMAN to new PSC Box 968 in APO NY 09057 (Rhein Main); Mark TORREANO to USDLO Box 10, AMCONGEN, FPO SF 96659-0002 (Hong Kong); and Rob WILSON, to Colville, WA.

In closing, Lisa, Melissa, ScotL Josh, lil’ Alicia (Bom 30 OcL 5lb. 13 oz.), and Iextend our best wishes for asplendid 1990.1 am claiming the record for the youngest progeny in the class and am waiting to hear news of our first grandfather. In the meantime, mind the flak, keep 'em flying, and keep those cards and letters coming.

Lindsey Parris

5926 Colfax Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22311

Home: (703) 998-0488

Work: (202) 475-2525

Percent members: 66

Greetings of the decade to you all. Let me get right to changes of address and what sparse news Ihave to pass on.

John EDWARDS retired in December from the Medical Research Laboratory at Wright-Pat and has settled in Wetumpka, AL. He writes that he is looking for investors in “Poor John’s Catfish Company,” but seems to be managing properties in the interim. Bill HENRY, whose short-notice PCS precluded his attending the reunion, finds himself at Wamer-Robins, GA, where he is the staff judge advocate for AFRES. Tim CARUTHERS has returned from the Pacific, PSCing to Travis AFB. Harry LAWS is now commanding the hospital at Nellis, having completed the move from Japan five days before Christmas. Bob SUTTER retired last summer and is now aprogram manager for Argonne National Labs here is D.C. Rumor is he is working on amulti-billion dollar stealth bulldozer are false. John TURCO has also traded in uniform for mufti, and is living and working in the D.C. area. Les DYER is also ouL and flying for Delta out of Atlanta. Bob NALL made apre-Christmas move from Abilene, TX to Boca Raton, FL Wade MORRISON is amilitary judge with the Third Circuit Judiciary at Randolph AFB. George FULLER is afirst officer in a727 for Pan American, and living in Coral Springs, FL. Richard DOWNES has relocated within Burke, VA. Terry SCHWALIER passes on that Charlie BALDWIN is the base chaplain at Myrtle Beach AFB.

Bruce ANDERSEN, amanagement pilot for Continental dealing primarily in simulator training, relocated within the northern New Jersey area, and now lives in Summit. When he flies, he captains a727 or takes atrusty ‘141 out of McGuire as areservist. He spent the night before the Marine Corps Marathon with us; Ron LOVE joined for dinner, and we managed to load Andy with enough SamAdams and pasta to propel him to sub-three-hour marathon. We tracked down Clark BUNTON, afeat comparable to finding Gen. Noriega (who escaped capture for so long by disguising himself as aminiature golf course), and roused him out of an evening of relaxation in Anaheim, CA. Bunion, who has finally realized one of his USAFA dreams (living in Disneyland!), is aCPA now managing properties -big ones. He is commuting to Chicago for work now, but threatens to come to Washington to work adeal to convert the Lincoln Memorial into atime-sharing condominium. The four of us reminisced about some of the old days, trucking down the south Georgia and north Florida highways to play the dogs at the Jefferson County Kennel Club, between Valdosta and Tallahassee.

And who says physicians don’t make house calls? P.K. CARLTON, who is the hospital commander at Scott AFB, is starting aconsultation outreach program based on the premise that it may not be best to air-evac patients for specialists’ examinations and treatment at large, centralized hospitals. So PK’s bringing the docs to the patients, putting some of Scott’s specialists on aplane, and traveling to Chanute, Grissom, Eaker, Little Rock, Whiteman, and McConnell. Specialized surgery would still take place at ScotL but screening exams, minor treatments and expert advice to local physicians can take place “at home,” with aminimum of wear and tear on patients. Great initiative, PK. What an operator!

Don RAKESTRAW has reappeared, Phoenix-like, in his old job, military assistant to the deputy secretary of the Air Force, after ashort stint as Senate

Liaison for the Defense Security Assistance Agency. It would seem that Don has quashed another of those hallway myths —that no one is irreplaceable. Of course, Bob BELL also fits that category, having recently received mention in The Washingtonian as being one of the two members of Senator Nunn’s staff who swayed the most influence with the senator. Bob had denied allegations that Congress approved $25 million in room-service charges for the contras, and in his spare time is spearheading adrive to sign up Eastern Bloc nations for disco lessons. Dick DOYLE has departed the Senate Budget Committee, taken up residence in northern California, and is teaching political science at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Sounds like the kind of thing you’d win in aLotto America contest Give Class regards to Clint Dick, next time you tip one in Carmel.

Other than the standard mailing of change-of-address cards addressed to the AOG -of which there were precious few —there have been no cards or letters from any ‘69ers regarding shenanigans, whereabouts, or other doings. Please drop me aquick line anytime, with news of you and anyone else in the Class you know, and I’ll get it out in the next newsletter. Without your inputs, Ijust have to make it up. However, everything in this newsletter is real stuff. Cheers to all 'til next time.

Jerry Bruni

1675 Summit Point Court Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 528-8738

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

Percent members: 62

It’s the day after Christmas, so it must be time to crank up the old typewriter and collect the news since September for the March issue of Checkpoints. Having written this column for about four years now (now meaning March), I’ve become about as comfortable with these time shifts as with Doppler shifts (and Imajored in economics, not physics).

You should have received at least one and probably two letters from our 20Year Reunion committee by now. (By the way, for those in the local area, we meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1730 in the USAFA 0-Club —and we welcome all the help we can get) The reunion is shaping up as asuper program. For example, we’ll be using the new Colorado Springs Marriott Hotel as our Reunion Center. The Marriott is the class of the local hotels, and we got it for the same rate as less attractive hotels were asking. (There’s astory as to how we snatched this gem -ask Mike VILBERT or me if you’d like to know.) The reunion committee (Dan McFADDEN, Dick RAUSCHKOLB, Mike VILBERT, Mike LYONS, Joe BURKE, myself and more) has been making plans for everything from memorabilia to entertainment This is going to be amajor event! The only thing that’s going to make it any better is your attendance.

Speaking of the Reunion, DanaARBAUGH (who recently received an early promotion to 0-5 in the Reserves via the “unit vacancy” route) called and wrote me to plug his idea for the traditional class gift at the reunion. Dana feels we should make acontribution to the AOG Building Fund (Alumni House) in memory of our KIA classmates. We all know too may KlAs (Dana cited John HASELTON, who volunteered for his last forward air controller mission), and 1couldn’t £igree with Dana’s idea more. Personally, I’d love to see aconsensus develop on this point If you feel as we do (or even if you don’t), contact some of the reunion committee guys mentioned above and let your two cents fly.

Dana has worked for Loral in Silicon Valley for the last 10 years and, among other things, really likes to ski with his eight-year-old son (who started the sport before age four). While waiting in line for lift tickets somewhere between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, Dana bumped into Chuck REED, who was recently elected vice chairman of the board of directors of the San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In facL by the time you read this. Chuck will have become chairman of the board Not bad for azoomie!

In my last column Itold you that Ric BEREIT was working for the USAFE/ IG (which was true when Iwrote it), but before you read that column Ireceived letter from Ric telling me he’s moved on to the assistant DCM job at anewer Spangdahlem AB. Duty (and amajor general) called Before leaving Ramstein, Ric had agoing-away luncheon with Jim SHIRLEY and Larry BUSH. Ric also mentioned that he’s already saving his hard-earned 3.6 percent pay raise to come to the 20-Year Reunion. See you there, Ric!

Send your donation now to the Air Force Academy Fund Association of Graduates

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000

John CUSICK called awhile back in typical John CUSICK style. Ipicked up the phone (not having heard from John in acouple years) and he started off, “Say, Jerry, do you remember that letter of yours the Wall Street Journal published back in 1980? Well, you were wrong!” John’s in the Princeton area working in General Electric’s satellite business, working in the Reserves at System Command and planning on making the 20-Year Reunion. (We can discuss the letter then, John.) He mentioned meeting Marc COTNOIR in Washington, DC and Bryan McDOWELL, who’s now aPresbyterian minister.

Recently Iheard from Roger PETERSON, who just started athink tank (Knowledge Systems, Inc.) specializing in Soviet military decision-making. Given recent events (I’m talking December, 1989 now), Rog ought to be pretty busy. Rog mentioned that he and Sheila met Skip BENNETT (commander of the F-15E squadron at Luke) at the Nellis 0-Club last summer. Also, he said Darrel MASSEY was working on his PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. By the way, Rog is one of the few among us who still signs his letters with his old cadet service number included. That’s dedication!

Speaking of dedication, the license plate shown below belongs to John THOMAS, who recently took over as commander of the 123rd FIS, Oregon ANG, after completing F-15 RTU at Tyndall (the Oregon Guard is transitioning from F-4Cs to F-15s). Dedicated as John is, Idon’t think he’ll mind ifl mention that his kids (Heather, 17, and Matthew, 16) attend ahigh school which has as its mascot the

G.E. (Andy) Anderson, Jr.

7851 Epsilon Drive Rockville, MD 20855

Home; (301) 330-9447

Office: (703) 734-1511

Percent members: 51

After all this time, Ican’t seem to get out of time warp. Iam rapidly approaching the 12/20/89 deadline for the spring edition of As the Zoomie Turns (a.k.a Checkpoints), and I’d like to wish all aMerry Christmas. As you read this, however. Happy End-of-Dark-Ages would be more appropriate.

Apparently everyone is taking avacation —from contacting your class scribe, that is. Last summer Ifoolishly suggested that 1was receiving the minimum necessary correspondence. Well, that didn’t last long. The spider in my mailbox is getting so cocky he thinks he’s Rambo. So, to quote afellow class scribe, “you reap what you sow.” Here comes the shortest column ever. i

Centennial Celebtati^

Ireceived anice letter from Ana PATON. She and Wade left Ramstein, where Wade commanded the 526th Black Knights, and moved to Torrejon AB, Spain where Wade is 401st ADO. Ana’s invented anew term, “bleacher potato,” to describe themselves as they try to spend each athletic season watching their sons, Eric and Brett play basketball, soccer, tennis and cross country. Wade and Ana are really enjoying the Spanish sights and are hoping to make the USAFA bleachers for the Homecoming game during our reunion. They’ve also put out the welcome mat for classmates who pass through their neck of the woods.

Iran into Mike DOWNIE again this fall in the annual kickoff meeting of D.C.-area liaison officers. Mike is still doing spooky international stuff in the bowels of the Pentagon, and will provide in-depth assessments of the general secretary’s latest moves and motivations to anyone who’ll buy him adrink. His work takes him into some really undeveloped parts of the globe: Vienna (for the CFE talks with the East) and Brussels (same talks, with allies). He notes that verification is the hot (and difficult) subject with both sides, but particularly with our allies. Mike still maintains the same attitude that has served him well all these years —he bailed out of the meeting at the midpoint

Mike provided key insights into the activities of several of our classmates. Vince LANDRY was supposed to go to EUCOM last summer. Mike and his buddies pulled him into OSD aweek before he left, however. Mike says they need Vince’s analysis background in Conventional Arms Control. They must not have needed Vince across the Pond, ‘cuz it only took aletter from an undersecretary of defense to the secretary of the Air Force to divert him. Also in amis control (sort of) is Sky FOERSTER who Mike saw at aconference in Los Alamos, NM. Sky is reportedly stuffing poll sci into the heads of doolies.

Ever wonder who’s up fitmt when your slipping surly bonds, airline-style? Mike was flying home from that conference Imentioned when he learned that the pilot was aNavy Reservist and carrier pilot -after the guy came in fasf hit hard, and crammed on the brakes. Mike’s a“once-bumed-twice-shy” kind of guy, and he thought he’d check out the next team before he risked his life on the connection to D.C. Calling up to the flight deck, he asked if the crew was Air Force or Navy Reserve. Asomewhat shocked a/c looked back and guess who? Paul McKAY was American’s left-seater for the trip. The two of them had agood time catching up on old times, and you know what... the landing was as smooth as silk.

Have you noticed that we stay abreast of happenings in the life of Paul KNOTT? That’s because Paul writes the scribe, Paul calls the scribe, Paul sends pictures! He’s still at George Airplane Patch, and seems determined to close the place down. The following pix comes to us from the Hi-Desert Flyer, (photo by SSgL William M. RHODES), and documents the 10 Nov 89 passage of one Frank MORGAN into immortality as commander of the 35th Tac Training Squadron. Note the stance of our intrepid fighter pilot looking as trim as he did those many years ago (actually the green bag hides acorset). Congratulations on your new assignment Frank.

Speaking of football games, Dick RAUSCHKOLB got to make afew away games this last season, and he reported meeting Tim KINNAN (National War College), Fran BUCHAN (ICAF), Wild Bill STEALEYand Darryl LUNDGREN at the Navy game. By the way, Dick’s been super helpful to the reunion committee.

Jim REEL called and talked afew months ago. He lives in New Hampshire (where he loves it) and flies for Delta out of Cincinnatti. Together with Jay BARRY and Doug BROWN, he maintains an apartment in Cincinnati —and the apartment number is (you guessed it) 70! Good class spirit guys! Jim’s a DC-9 captain and aUSAFA liaison officer in the southern New Hampshire area. He recently joined the New England AOG chapter, where he found Mike KELLEY to be pretty active —and then learned that Mike lives only about a mile away from Jim’s home. Jim mentioned that Charlie STUMB, who’s a767 copilot on international routes for American, also lives in New Hampshire and also does the LO bit Jim has also stayed in touch with Bob HILB and Bob BASKETT, who have been flying for UPS.

That’s it for this issue. As always, keep those cards and letters coming!

Brett Paton

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My only phone contact this quarter was with aguy who wanted money. (Rambo the spider is hysterical... 1can’t stand it). Larry CASADA was helping our old alma mater in its continuing need for support The AFA Fund continues to pay for things like the Cadet Commander Leadership Seminar (two days training off-campus for new squadron/group/wing commanders).

cadet clubs, Bluebards, and things like that It also funds ascholarship for dependents of grads, with awards based on merit and need. Ithought about it and decided Larry was right and Ishould support the fund. Besides, it was a tax-deductible way to get some material for this column! Larry is the rightseater in aDelta L-1011. He lives in Salt Lake City and flies out of Portland on the Asia route —Tokyo, Seoul and (soon) Bangkok. You have to admire the persistence of some guys. After all these years, he’s still trying to catch aride on big airplanes and find the great deal on stereo gear. Thanks for the call, Larry. The check will be in the mail (honestly!).

Change-of-address cards were few this time (count 'em —five) but they included news! Igot really excited when Isaw one from Dave KATCHERIAN that said, “please pass enclosed letter to 71 class news rep.” When Icouldn’t find the letter Irealized that the AOG had inserted it into the last column for me. Not to worry, however, for another classmate had come through. Vandy VANDENBERG by now is an AT-38 IP in tbe 435 TFTS at Holloman AFB, NM. In filling out the card Vandy listed his class as “LTC” and his grade as “1971.” At first 1thought it was amistake (he had attempted reversing them with arrows), but Idecided he was right the first time —LTC shows areasonable amount of class for aguy who has stuck it out these 18 years, and the guys in ‘68-70 would probably say that 1971 was always rank. Anyway, he noted for the benefit of Andy GARRISON that he’s glad to be in the West For reason’s I’ll never understand, regular flying in small, fast airplanes sounds better to him than the staff tour he leaves behind. Vandy, Chris and their two kids enjoyed an ovemighter with Frank and Sue KOSSLER (and two girls) on their way to the new assignment Koss is flying left seat for American and living in Keller, TX (near DFW). Thanks for the note, Vandy.

Which brings us to the end —the changes of address with no notes. No news of comrades, no word of encouragement from out of the blackness (Rambo’s home). Oh well! Dan NIMS has moved from Bellbrook, OH (WPAFB?) to Huntingtown, MD. Ron JOY has moved from Coons Rapids, MN to Cave Creek, AZ (did you make that up, Ron?). And by now John SWANSON is the assistant ops officer for the 52 MAS at Norton AFB, CA.

Ihope the Christmas season was as happy atime for you and yours as it was for our family. There’s no better time ... what’s that noise? Tiny explosions?

INCOMING! Rambo’s turned hostile -the little beggar has opened fire! Somebody... anybody... help... write, and stuff the little Philistine back in his hole!

Sayonara, and God bless.

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The big social event to report this column was the AF victory over Navy. Quite afew of our classmates were there, most of whom consented to apicture after the game. Can you put names to the faces? Can you put the correct names to the faces? Unfortunately the picture is not in color so you can’t use hair color (if available) as aclue. I’ll let you study the picture for awhile before Iget back to who was at the game.

Who are these guys!

Last column Ireceived my change-of-address cards too late to include so I will do those fi rst this time. Steve ALDERMAN moved from Korea to Myrtle Beach, Mike KIRCHNER from Guam to Tijeras, NM (Kirtland?); James N. CORGILL, III (Tad is that you?) to Fountain Hills, AZ; and Jumping Joe CONNELL to Boulder, CO where he is a737 capt for US Air. Max STEELE is chairman of Orthopedics at the USAFA Hospital; Bob BROWN is the chief of Combat Plans Div, in the Intelligence DCS of SAC at Offutt; Russ DENNIS is a

stockbroker with Dean Witter Reynolds in Santa Ana, CA; Brad SHAFER is at Wright-Pat where he is the deputy director of Engineering in the Training Systems SPO of ASD; Carl FOSTER moved on base at Davis-Monthan; and Rick BARR is now in Louisville, KY where he is a747 capt for UPS and flying for the Kentucky Air Guard.

This time around fi nds Bill COLWELL moving to Spring fi eld, VA (Pentagon?); Vic SORLIE to Bedford, TX; Mike NELSON to Rediands, CA; Fran DOYLE from Altus to Gig Harbor, WA; Horace A. ORR to RAF Lakenheath in F111s; Mike HEBERT from Kansas City, MO to Ft Lauderdale, FL; Rob DONOHUE from Fairfax, VA to Ft Walton Beach, FL: and Pete MCCARTHY on base at Fairchild. Don MacNIVEN moved from Pease to Prattville, AL; Scotty LEE from Cheyenne, WY to Gulfport, MS; Tom MEAD from Bitburg AB, GE to Ramstein AB, GE; and Dean FOX from Sembach AB, GE to Montgomery, AL to be astudent in AWC. Just apitch to help the class Checkpoints rep —how about including alittle info about yourself on your change-of-address card? It really helps me tell everyone what you are up to.

Anew record, four letters this column! Thanks alot Marty JAYNE wrote for not on!y the second time, but also consecutive columns. Let’s see any of you break that Marty is still in Panama. He reports that Ed LAFOUNTAINE had his pinning-on party recently. Seems one of the perks to being the MAC DO is a house with aliving room only slightly smaller than the West Gym. With the recent activities down there, it is nice to have alittle room to move around since the welcome mat downtown has been removed. Curt ELY and Marty marched in aparade for achange of command. Parades seem to be making a comeback (Greg JONES, last column). Ithink we need to revive saber drill. Marty also reported seeing Brinn COLENDA.

Brinn, possibly fearing what Marty might say, also wrote to set the record straight. Brinn is the AF section chief for the Mil Group in Bolivia. Brinn replaced Mark MAYER Mark was decorated by the Bolivian Air Force, and awarded FAB command pilot wings. Brinn Was down in Panama with some Bolivian fighter pilots showing off our fighter ops. The commander of the OA37 squadron was Gary HOOKER Hook and Brinn flew asortie together and debriefed over afew brews. Brinn also wrote he had skied with Jim SIMMONS who is at Lowrey doing space stuff. Jim and Brinn were together at Space Division from ‘84-‘86. Finally, Brinn also reports he ran into Clint ASBURY at Wright-Pat Clint was finishing his tour as AFPRO commander in Columbus and is awaiting word on his SSS slot

Since Istarted this column we initiated the Noriega posse action down in Panama. Ed LAFOUNTAINE and Gary HOOKER must be extremely busy in their roles, and I’m sure Marty is doing his share also. With this activity, maybe Marty will chronicle the action —with three letters and three consecutive columns he will set arecord which will stand forever.

The next letter came from Donny JONES. He is now at HQ TAC as the director, LGMF-15. I’m not sure what that is other than aloggie job and Donny didn’t supply any details. He is coming to TAC from Tonapah where he was the AGS commander for the F-117A. That must have been some assignment As I am sure you are aware, the F-117A is the miracle stealth fighter. Last year it didn’t exist, and one week later there was afull squadron.

The final letter came from Gary PAYTON. Gary left MPC where he was chief of Intelligence Officer Assignments. He is still recovering from cauliflower ear from being on the phone for three years. His and Nancy’s most exciting news is the birth of their third son. Congratulations to you all. Gary is now the commander of the 6988th Electronic Security Squadron at RAF Mindenhall. He claims the best part of the job is flying for the first time in 17 years. While he is slipping the bonds of earth, Nancy is working part time as an Emergency Room doctor in the RAF Lakenheath Hospital ER He writes this is an exciting time to be in recon in Europe, Iwonder what the effect of recent events in Eastern Europe have had on this assignment?

Gary wrote that Lew HENDERSON moved from Lindsey AS to Rhein-Main AB to become the commander of the 7580th Ops Squadron. Lew and his wife. Sherry, also recently had their third child, ason Ben. Congratulations to you also. Gary also reported that Dave PETERSON is adoc at Fairchild and that Pat MOON has moved to Vienna to continue the negotiations on arms reductions with the Soviets.

Ialso got aphone call from Roger TYLER Roger is at HQ MAC but is on his way to air attache school for follow-on duty as the assistant air attache in Ankara, Turkey. At MAC he was with the AFCC HQ Airlift Communications Division where he was the director of Plans for C^ Prior to this he managed the fixed-wing rescue assets for the Rescue and Recon Wing at McClellan and then did the same thing on aglobal scale for the 23rd AF. Roger and wife Judy have two daughters.

Enough suspense. The people in the photo include Bill SPINDLE (7), Bill LOONEY (8), Rick and Millie ROACH (6), Ben HARVEY (4), Eric WINBORN (2), Tom and Kim O’RIORDAN (1) (and family), Ed and Pam BISHOP (5), and Paul and Dotty NIELSEN (9). Number (3) is some clown from another class. Bill SPINDLE is the exec for SAF/ACic. In these times of budget reductions I would imagine they are burning the midnight oil —one to get the job done, and two to enter and exit under the cover of darkness so as not to encounter the wrath of those whose programs have been cut Ben HARVEY is in AF/

XOXWS where he works on national-level strategy for low-level intensity conflict (resolution?). Ben just returned from Southcom but accepts no credit or blame for the recent events. Tom O’RIORDAN and Bill LOONEY are at National War College and Paul NIELSEN is working in ASD in some Job. Rick ROACH is working at W-P on the NASP where he is chief, Propulsion System Project Management Another 72er pushing the envelope of technology.

How many did you get right? Actually, most of us look about the same, a little less hair or alittle more gray, maybe afew more pounds. So if you got less than 75% correct, it’s probably due to memory loss on your part

Your assignment for next column is to write and let us know how the recent events in Eastern Europe and Panama are affecting the way we do business. We can only guess. Your first-hand experiences will be appreciated by us all, especially me, Ican always use extra material.

If you don’t like those topics, how about writing to me about the effect of these events on our AF careers in general. In two years we hit decision time. What effect will recent events have on your decision? Ihaven’t heard much from those of you who already made the jump. How about sharing some of your experiences with us? When Itook over as the 72 column writer, my goal was to increase the news about those of us still in the blue suit It was not to be done at the expense of news about our civilian classmates who are also doing great things. Bottom line —please write.

Rick Karvosky

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Aloha from paradise! It’s two weeks before Christmas as I’m writing this. For once, Ithink I’ll be on time! Who knows, Imight even be early! It’s beautiful outside. Mid 80s, sunny —what more could you ask for this time of year — SNOW! Of course, those of you on the mainland getting tons of the white stuff as Iwrite probably would not agree. Imiss the snow, although Carolyn could go forever without seeing it again. We went back to visit my parents in Connecticut for Thanksgiving and got over six inches of snow Thanksgiving day! It was great It really felt like the holiday season. Carolyn would be satisfied celebrating Christmas each year in the sand. That’s the only white stuff she wants to be around.

From left are Phil Faye, Rich Flayes with daughter Megan, Connie Hayes, Betty and Tom Kennedy.

format Also, tell me something about your family —your wife’s job, interests, kid’s names/ages, etc. It would also help to let me know your wife’s name. I’ve found that the Register is NOT the best source of that information.

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: Chris UUDERDALE to Ft Walton Beach; Don RAMM to Carlsbad, CA; Tom and Kathy BUTLER to Woodbridge, VA; Gary GEE to Langley AFB; Phil DEBRUIN has anew address in Rome, NY; Byron BEAL to Spangdahlem AB, Germany; Bill HEELY to Langley as chief of Flying Hours at HQ TAC; Phil OLSON to Rockford, IL; William ROBERSON to Enumclaw, WA; and John GARRARD has anew address in Waldorf, MD. Also, Chris DERRY to Bowling Green, KY as aprincipal for Quantumleap; Dave SHANAHAN to Carswell AFB as chief of KC-10 Curriculum Dev; Denny MERIDETH to NAS Keflavik; and Bob SUMMERS to Patch Barracks, Germany as the arms control officer of HQ U.S. European Command. Bob said Clay STEWART and Norty SCHWARTZ are also at EUCOM.

Istarted anew job last week at HQ PACAF as chief of the Plans and Programs Division in the Engineering and Services Directorate. Left my old job aweek after we got an Excellent on the HQ PACAF Unit Effectiveness Inspection. What away to go. Was supposed to go to the AFA/UH game this past weekend, but it poured cats and dogs all that morning, so we decided to tailgate at aneighbor’s with alarge-screen TV two doors down. The stopped and the sun came out 45 minutes before the start of the game. By then we were half blitzed after watching the Army-Navy game, so we just continued drinking and enjoyed the game indoors.

Hope you all had agood winter and are looking forward to the spring. I’m looking forward to more of the same. Oh well, 1guess the only way I’ll get a change of scenery will be to go from Waikiki Beach, to the North Shore, to Haunama Bay, etc. Iknow, it’s atough life, but someone has to do it Drop me aline or call. Remember, if you don’L I’ll write about Ginger again. You were spared last time. My news about Ginger was severely edited, actually censored! Take care, aloha again.

Mike Carter

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Received two letters this time. The first was from Joe MITCHELL who responded to what Iwrote about his assignment several issues ago. Imade it sound like he worked for the State Dept Pouch Service. Iwas wrong —forgive me folks. Joe actually is the Air Attache for the U.S. Embassy at Abidjan on the IvoryCoasLWestAfiica.HeistheseniorU.S.AirForceofficerinthecountry. Joe also flies the C-12 into other surrounding countries. He has mixed feelings about his assignment in West Africa. The job is very challenging and interesting, but life there is hard for the family. There is no TV or radio, they have shortages, power outages, language barriers, poor schools and alot of “BOREDOM.” During aTDY to Wiesbaden last October, Joe ran into Rick JOHNSTON (Debi). Joe pinned on Lt Col Sept 1with just about the rest of us. We wish you and your family the best over there Joe, and Iwill drink aMai-Tai for you.

The second letter was from Tom KENNEDY (Betty). Tom just sent apicture of three 31st guys getting together. The picture was taken in Alexandria in September, one week before Betty gave birth to their son, TJ. Tom is still working at the Pentagon, Phil FAYE is at Holloman AFB, and Rich HAYES is a student at ICAF. Joe and Tom, thanks for the inputs. For the rest of you, let’s keep them coming. Afew words of help though, when you send photos, please don’t write on the back of the photo. Write the names, in order, on aseparate piece of paper, 3X5 file card, or better yet, one of those sticky post-its. The management at AOG wants the back free and the names submitted in acertain

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STARTERS: Okay, I’m not kidding this time. This is my last issue and we really need someone to take over the quarterly column. I’ve been writing it for five years, since Homecoming ‘84, and I’ve had about all the fun that Ican stand. The writing is fun and the keeping in touch is even better but I’m getting progressively farther behind and this time I’m the absolute last one to submit an article. So someone please, PLEASE volunteer to write for ayear or two so Ican depart with agood conscience. Simply call me at the above numbers or Tom Kroboth at the AOG at Autovon 259-2067 if you are so inclined.

Ipromised to supply afew photos in this issue and Iwill do that shortly. The first thing however is to get to the change-of-address cards. So here goes.

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: The fi rst card is from Russell W. PATTERSON and simply involves an APO change. The next change is from Dave FUNDAREK and is acorrection of an address to Rome, NY. Dean MYERS has moved from one part of Colorado Springs to another. Tough move Dean! Mike ROLLINS has also made amove, from Maysville, KY to Morgantown, NV. Mike RESTY moved to Rome, NY. His previous home was in Dayton, OH.

Bill JONES relocated back in the fail to Glendale, AZ. Another Bill, this time NELSON, has moved across town from Springfield, VA to Washington, DC. He and Ihave had the opportunity to work together on acouple of projects and it has really been fun. Paul ROGERS has made a“Northern Tier” move from Helena, MT to Plymouth, MN. Mr. and Mrs. George LAWRENCE have departed Pemberton, NJ for Chapel Hill, NC. Another of the lovers of the north country is Scott RAE. He moved in December from Great Falls, MT to Greenacres, WA.

Finally, John MCKINLEY has returned to the states and is now located at ML Laurel, NJ.

PHOTOS: As promised, here comes amini photo album of the Class of 74. The first shot shows our last class entering ACSC way back in AugusL 1988.

From left are Rod CRIST, Dave DALEY, Bruce MCLANE and Paul GUZOWSKI. Not pictured is Jack LONG who also had to endure that terrible semester. I’ll fi nish this little album with afamily shot My belief is that as a class, we’re all at our best when we are with those we love.

At our Best ’74 fresh and ready to take on ACSC.

The folks in the photo are; (Back Row, Lto R) Jim MCBRIDE, David HAMILTON, John PASSWATER, Ed HACKNEY, Robert BELKOWSKI, Jim SKALKO, Lance BACHRAN, Tony FERRARO, Mike SCHMIDT, John SCIACCA Donald OUKROP, Doug HARNLY, Bart HENWOOD, Norm MICHEL and John HOUSEHOLDER. (Front Row) Bob HOLLIWAY, Dan SCHELLINGER David FUNDAREK, Tom JANISSE, Michael ROBARDS, Bill MACELHANEY, Ricky STEARMAN, Murray BALL and Bob LIGDAY. Not shown in the picture were Ron BROWN, Pete GAVARES, Eric HOLCK, Stephen LUNSFORD, Frank MURRAY and Steve MALUTICH. The phot was provided by Bob LIGDAY. The next picture is the same group of folks after awonderful, fulfilling year of PME.

Doug FROST hosted aBBQ at his house back in August of last year and note that the temperature was 114 degrees. The adults in the picture are from the left: Doug FROST, Jan and Rob WAYNE, Pete GAVARES, Craig and Heather KITCHEN, Jim and Susie FITZGERALD and Terry and Bill SIMS.

REALLY FINAL SHOTS: That’s all Ihave to say. It has been apleasure writing the column these past five years. However, Ireally do need abreak and would welcome some relief. If someone wants to volunteer for acouple of quarters, then feel free. Contact me and we can set up aguest columnist each quarter for awhile.

God bless you all and those dear to you. Iremember many of you constantly and will continue to do so in thought but more importantly in prayer. Keep those cards and letters coming and I’ll make sure they get to whoever is writing the column. Have agreat spring and think about one another occasionally.

Mike

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’74 as only ’74 can do it

Don’t forget that this last picture is almost ayear old and most of the guys may have already recovered by now and returned to normal, productive lives. Here’s aphoto of four of the five from 74 who spent the fall of 1973 at the French Air Force Academy.

WHAT AGREAT IDEA... IF ONLY IT HAD WORKED! Ithought I’d close out the decade in grand style; pysch myself up watching Air Force win the Liberty Bowl and bang out the class letter in the afterglow. Of course you all know that the Falcons didn’t exactly play their greatest game of the year, what you didn’t know was that during the game the kitchen sink backed up and (during one of Phoenix’s three rainstorms of the entire year) we discovered a leak in our roof... and now, you know part of the rest of the story. Rest of the rest of the story to follow.

Even in my rotten state of mind I’ll remember to say thanks to Chris GLAESER for sitting in on the last article; not only did he write the article, he even sent me alittle note to say “it’s sure not as easy as it looks.” Does this look easy to anyone?!?

LONG DISTANCE. As in telephone, Barbara JOHNSTON called me from her and Mike’s new home in Atlanta, Ithink she was just desperate for any diversion from unpacking boxes! Mike has said goodbye to the JAG and the Air Force and is now alabor litigations attorney with afirm there in Atlanta (yes, I checked, he argues for misunderstood management). Their son Josh was adapting rapidly, as six-year-olds do, to his new surroundings.

As in far away, Kent TRAYLOR came through with alittle news from Germany. He’s doing fine, weathering the hubub associated with all these political changes, even slipped into an F-16 for an all-too-rare flight recently. I think it’s fair to say Carole’s in awe of how the Army runs things but continues to move up the ladder in her work. Jack BARTON works in the same area with Kent and Iguess Don SNELGROVE is somewhere nearby in something called the USAFE Warrior Preparation Center. (Is this the European campus of USAFA?)

As in far, far away; got aChristmas Card from Ollie LORENZ who is on atour with 7AF at Osan AB, Korea. Says he’s bought everthing he didn’t need and is now seeing if he’ll last out the last six months. Still not married, ”no one will put up with me.”

HOW LATE WAS IT? The last Checkpoints was sooo late in getting mailed

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that Iactually got acopy of the Cadet Wing DoDo first But that’s okay, even without the inspiration y’all did apretty good job in getting the word to me. Let’s start with the pictures; like this one of Jim MAHONEY and his (September) bride, Cyndy. They obviously have lots to smile about not the least of which is their Caribbean honeymoon that ended one week before Hugo went whistling through. Jim’s with the 4477th at Nellis.

Ugh, no good-looking ladies in this one! Just five Armed Forces Staff College graduates (circa June 1989). In standard military left-to-right fashion we have Dave BEATTY who was bound for HA NORAD via an on-the-scene vacation to celebrate the French Revolution (must have been planning a rough go at it, Iheard he took anurse along). Charlie HEALD may just now be getting used to stateside life after six years in Europe (F-llls at Lakenheath and HQ USAFE at Ramstein). By now he’s down home at Seymour-Johnson AFB in the F-15E. That’s Willy DROW front and center and on his way to JCS/ J-3 duty in Washington. In ablack-and-white photo you can imagine that Butch BYRD’s leaves are silver (LtCol selectee at the time of the photo), going off to USAF/XO. Iimagine he’ll need the rank to qualify for snack bar officer. Credit for the photo and insights goes to Mike DeHART (far right) who I’m sure just didn’t have enough to do having just gotten married (Liz) and “got three boys in the deal, one 15 and twins 12.” Mike was off to Special Ops Command (J6).. .wonder what interesting stories he has to tell these days? One other note came in the letter: seems Jerry MANTHEI (USN) was seen on his way out of Oceana (A-6s) and headed for atour at the Pentagon.

NO MORE PICTURES, PUT YOUR CRAYONS UP. Steve FARNHAM put together afill-in-the-blank letter for some of the guys up in Alaska. Good initiative Steve! He was rather modest and only included sparsest info on himself; working for Alaskan Air Command in DOOT. Wife Sherry. Jim BURLING recently visited... went fishing... “caught the big one” (didn’t that used to mean something else?). Pat ASH was chief of Stan/Eval for the 962 AWACS up North but is now in C-12s out of Andrews. He didn’t say anything positive or negative about joint spouse so we’ll have to assume it worked out for his wife. Major Cindy Leas (USAF nurse), to get to D.C. also. Pat was able to pass on word that 1) Gary JANELLI, wife and two daughters are residing in Panama City (FL?); Gary’s now aFedEx 747 second officer and, 2) Mark SHOPE was (at that time) about to leave Elmendorf AFB and the Air Force to go practice (OB/GYN) in/around Seattle. Rudy ROTH was staying on at the Elmendorf Hospital where he’s the chief of Dermatology although he said that

he, Virginia and the two boys were going to spend most of the summer on leave.

Bob LYNN conveyed only that he is in Stan/Eval (what unit?), that he has a wife and three children, that he is alive and has no further comment O.K. Stan COLLINS is the chief of Safety for the 616 Military Airlift Group. On the line for “Wife/Kids” information, Stan noted that he had “1/2 ... respectively”; no ambiguity there. He was also able to say that he had seen Dr. Bill CLARK up at the Elmendorf Hospital. If 1Interpret it correctly, Hoss ERVING also has one wife and two children; he’s the chief of Combat Plans (for AAK?) and is counting minutes until he’ll be back In the cockpit (Summer ‘91).

Hoss dropped alot of names on the “Classmates You’ve Seen Lately” line but gave no details. Hoss, this is afirst cousin to the dreaded change-ofaddress cards and grounds for keeping you at adesk for the next 3,000 years. The last of the Alaskan crowd to respond to Steve’s prompt was Mark RlSl who is an assistant ops officer with the 17th TAS. He’s also married with two chiidren (do they issue you awife and two children when you go to Alaska?). He Informs us that Bruce MITCHELL is now with Ford Aerospace in Colorado Springs but is somehow associated with the Air Force Reserves in Alaska.

TWO CARDS WORTH MENTIONING. The first was an informative changeof-address card (yes, there is such athing, if you take the time) from Jim McBRIDE. He’s working on his eighth year in Michigan and says he’s still not used to the winter but enjoys his work as the director of Strategic Planning for Comerica (Bank Holding Company). Youngest of three children started kindergarten this year. The second card was abirth announcement from Dave and Barb COMMONS, a7lb. 14 oz. boy on Sept 17th.

YOUR MOST IMPORTANT NEW DECADE’S RESOLUTION was of course to write to/call/visit with the Class Scribe on aregular basis (and If you do just half as well with that as you do some of your other resolutions. I’m set). Just remember if you don’t straighten up your act now you’ll be looking at a New Century’s resolution ...it’s later than you think!

Bill Brundage

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Happy Spring Break and Merry Easter to you all. Hey, what can 1say? I’m in aholiday mood but Iwasn’t aware that journalists have to do it four months in advance. Yep —you guessed it We are snug and safe in our Colorado Christmas but by the time you get this the flowers should be in bloom. The holiday greetings are still sincere and Ihope none the worse for the late arrival.

Speaking of safe, what with volcanos to the north, hurricanes to the east, earthquakes to the wesL and extensive military activities to the south, we are felling very fortunate here in midly drought-stricken Colorado. Hope all of you and your loved ones are weathering the storms and whatever out there —we certainly are living in interesting times —sure would like to hear about your experiences.

Speaking of which, except for the dunning notices and the address changes (lots of those) there’s not much sign of life out there —how about letting me in on some real adventures!

Sure am glad Ileft out those letters last time... Now lets see if Ican do them justice. Denny SHUPE wrote from New Jersey. He just graduated from U. of Penn Law School, took the Bar in August, his wife Mary Ellen finished aPhD in counseling psychology last year and they have two children —Nathan (6) and Ellen (1 month). In his spare time Denny flies ‘141s with the 335MAS at Maguire. Whew! Congrats to you both —now fill the rest of us in on how you do it!

Denny also passed on that Don (Fritz) FRASIER (LCDR, F-14s at NAS Norfolk) still loves food (hot Mexican preferably). Wife Karen plus three little ones are all doing well. Teny WILLIAMS has probably found out by now that Kurt KLINGENBERGER really did go to SHAPE. Don’t worry Terry, even the personnel people at the Academy couldn’t figure out where or when he was going!

Terry wrote from Keesler and the Communications Computer Staff Officer Course. Ray TYC is there as an instructor and Mike KIDD joins Terry in studently endeavors. Joe WYSOCKI is now at USSPACECOM/J3 close by — talked on the phone with him recently and sounds like things are going well. Joe passed on that Steve EDDY will be going to JCS/J8, Dave ROBINSON to USPACOM/J3, Dusty RHOADES to the Center for Low Intensity Conflict at Langley AFB, and Joe SHIREY will be joining Jack CATTON and Rich KING at XQXFT. Joe also passed on that Stu YOUNG is with U.S. Air, Bill LANNING is with Simmons Engineering in Vermont and that Randy MUNCY and Mike GEGG are ALOs at Pope AFB, NC (okay Randy and Mike —lets have the lowdown on Panama!). Thanks for the letter and the call Joe!

Russ CASELLA M.D. wrote from Ohio to say he’s back among the blue suiters. Katie and the four boys are with him at Wright-Pat where he is chief of Anesthesia Services —hey is it true that you guys do it all with needles now — no more gas passing?

Debby FRICANO wrote to pass on the news at Fort Leavenworth where Mike is pursuing “Joint Knowledge.” Hey, does that stuff show up in urine samples? The FRICANO twins are fine and Debby passed on that Chris and David BERG are at Edwards AFB with one in the hanger about to fly. Steve and Beth STOUT are at ACSC. Thanks for the letter Debby.

John DUNSTAN wrote from “Go Ahead, waste my day!” Maxwell with literally gobs of information —Iwill try to fit it all in. We had five DGs there. Congrats go to Scott BRITTEN, my old SERE partner; Jeff BROWN, Rich KING, Doug LOVERRO, and Chuck PINNEY. Chuck got the overachiever award with aMBA and anew son to go along with his DG. Dan CUDA and John YOUNG got the “person you least want to see with amicrophone” award. “The ail this for nothing award” goes to Rich KING who, after making major one year BTZ, now moves to an office with Jack CATTON and Joe SHIREY who were both two years BTZ. The “Eternal Swagger” award goes to Jeff BROWN who came from fighters and now returns. Thanks John, for agreat letter! Sony Icouldn’t fit in more. John and Tom BOWIE are enroute to KI Sawyer via B-52 requal at Castle. The letters were great Please keep them coming. Iam an absolutely lousy creative writer.

ADDRESS CHANGES: Larry AUSTIN (Jackie) is in Vancouver, WA; R CASELLA (Kay) is in Oakwood, OH; Martin CLEMENT (Diane) is in Hawaii; Andy DUNN (Billie), ML Holly, NJ: James FISHER (NoraLee), Austin, TX; and Doug FORD (Cookie) is in Saudi. Hal GETZELMAN (Marian), is at Langley; Stan KASPRZYK (Mary) is in Kent WA; Craig MANSON (Penny) is in Sacramento; Jim MARG (Sondra) is in Fort Worth; Dave ROBINSON is in Hawaii, and Bob RYKACZEWSKI (Lisa) is in San Pedro, CA Jerry SALAZAR (Jane) is in Austin, TX; Tom SEFCIK (Sandy) is in Westerville, OH: Dave TERIFAY (Linda) is in Long Beach, CA and Rich WEIDNER (Carol) is in Auburn, WA Greg WHALEY (Bonnie), who now holds the record for addresschange cards received, is in Derby, KS; Jeff WHATLEY (Ute) is in Peachtree City, GA and John WHITEHEAD is in Mound, MT. Thats it for now —all the best until next time.

John J. “Lou” Michels, Jr.

140 Melmar Drive

Prattville, AL 36067

Home: (205) 361-1105

Office; (205) 293-2802

AV: 875-2802

Percent members: 40

Greetings, folks. This will be, of necessity, ashort column. Because of the late date of publication of the fell issue, Igot no letters this time around. So write this time, okay? Or call at least

BUILDING BLOCKS: Our AOG building fund progress has tapered off as of last report We still need more of you folks to contribute to the new AOG facility. Remember, $25 from each of our active members and we reach our goal. To those of you who have contributed, thanks. To the rest of you, loosen up those checkbooks alittle and help out

NETWORKING: Keep running into people here at Maxwell, mostly at the gym. Those of you who have been in the locker room here know that close encounters are unavoidable, you have to step outside to change your mind. I see Doyle WALKER occasionally, as well as Russ FINNEY (Kathy) and Roy NICI (Jane). All are at ACSC and awaiting the final budget cuts to see if they all end up at new bases or here at Maxwell on casual status. Steve SCHWALBE (Ingrid) is apparently headed for Langley, although nothing is finalized yet Also saw Tom ATKINSON when he was out here for atrip. He’s teaching law at the Academy.

SHORTBURSTS: From the change-of-address file: Greg LOCKHART is now working on the C-17 at Systems Command at Andrews: Tom DOLLAHITE (Holly) is now in Hampton, VA; Joe BAUDENDISTEL (Cindy) is living in the basketball shoe capital of the world. Converse, TX; Steve MILLER (Teresa) is in Monterey, Ipresume at the Defense Language Institute; Don MOORE (Cindy) is in F-15 RTU at Luke: Dan MCNEIL (Donna) is at the Springs, flying for the Colorado ANG; Jacob SIMONS moved from Houston to Ohio; and Bob ZAEHRINGER (Eileen) is now living in Mystic, CT where they have great pizza.

CLOSEOUT: Told you this would be ashort one. Iheard from several folks at Christmas. Paul PIROG (Mary) is still at Keesler, but slated to get an SJA job this summer. Ihope to see Mary and Paul when he goes to the SJA course here this summer. Jeff PERKINS (Leslie) is at Offutt Lynn SCOTT (Cynthia) continues in the pursuit of his PhD at Texas. Armando COSTALES (Wendy) is now in Japan, working for the Army command section in Tokyo. Wendy notes that Japanese is the devil’s language but that the culture is fascinating. To all those folks, thanks, and to the rest of you keep in touch. Be seeing you.

Greg Postulka

811 Ridgewood Cove West Niceville, FL 32578

Home: (904) 897-4476

AV; 872-8803

Percent members: 41

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you made some resolutions —some real resolutions which you can keep? Why don’t we all resolve to be alittle nicer to our families, maybe alittle more energetic on the job, to talk another ‘78er into joining the AOG, and reconsider sending afew bucks to the AOG for the Building Fund. This has been apaid political announcement however, if you think about it they’re some pretty worthwhile resolutions.

CHRISTMAS CARDS. Tom, Marcia, and Caitlin CZACHOR from Minnesota. Their letter was about 18 pages chronicling their life and times of the past decade, but Iread it anyway. If you know Czach, you know he’s been through some rough times lately but has weathered the storm and is living life to the fullest and has upgraded to the right seat of the 747. Glad to hear it!

Tom, Amy, Jennifer, and Andrea KEOHANE from Minnesota. Tom is copiloting DC-10s now and loving it and Amy and the giris love the travel bennies to visit friends. Remember Tom and Czach, Kregs and Iare looking forward to your visit to Niceville.

Lon and Heidi LOWE from Seattle. Lon and Heidi were excellent hosts during our recent October visit to Seattle. 1, of course, was there TDY and Bridget joined me to see Seattle and our friends there. We saw the sights of Seattle, had some delicious seafood and celebrated our anniversary in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada, eh? For the uninitiated, it does not rain every day, the sun does exist and the mountains and entire area are beautiful. Too bad I had to work most of the time.

Larry and Jackie ORTEGA from Colorado Springs. Larry is working at Space Command and they’re building anewlywed house.

1977-78 Graduate GI

Bill Issue Still Alive

The restoration of Vietnam-era Gl Bill benefits to 1977 and 1978 service academy graduates is not adead issue. As reported in the Winter 1988-89 Checkpoints, various lobbying efforts over the past 11 years have been aimed at rectifying the loss of these GI Bill benefits as aresult of passage of the 1976 Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).

The legislative efforts of the 100th Congress died when the House of Representatives and the Senate were unable to reach acompromise over whether bene fi ciaries must have contributed to VEAP during their period of active service in order to be eligible for restoration of Vietnam-era Gl Bill bene fi ts. The latest efforts of the House and Senate still reveal continuing differences.

On Oct 2, 1989, the House passed HR 1358. This version, unlike that passed by the Senate, S2011, does not contain the restriction pertaining to VEAP contributions. Senator Alan Cranston (D-CA), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, apparently is attempting acompromise. He entered the following statement (excerpt) in the Nov. 20 1989 Congressional Record:

In an effort to forge acompromise, Iproposed an alternative that would have extended chapter 34 eligibility not only to 1977 and 1978 Academy graduates who participated in VEAP, but also to any such graduate who, as determined by the Secretary [of Veteran’s Affairs], otherwise demonstrated during active service an interest in earning chapter 34 education benefits by reason of such service. As 1proposed this alternative, it would have included, for example, an active-duty service member who was advised by amilitary legal officer that enrollment in VEAP would serve to preclude any future chapter 34 eligibility. Unfortunately, 1was unable to secure agreement to this proposal in the current timeframe, but 1will continue to pursue it

The ball appears to be now back in the court of Representative G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery (D-MS), chairman of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs. Interested alumni are encouraged to update their local congressmen and senators on the matter and to seek their assistance in spurring the Senate and House committees to a compromise solution.

Gary HUGHES from Dallas. Idon’t know what this guy is doing other than cashing an airline paycheck, getting routinely stuffed by slow, fat, old guys on the basketball court and always in search of champagne powder on his off weeks; somebody has to stay young forever.

Sam, Joni, and Danny THERRIEN from Washington, DC. Sam hopes to be leaving the Pentagon this summer to attend Air Command and Golf School; I hope to be there with him.

Rick, Adrienne, Ricky, and Robin REASER from Colorado Springs. Rick is having awonderfully-challenging time at Spacecatraz in C-Springs and Adrienne keeps asking for more snow. Who wudda thought these guys were from California. Bridget enjoyed avisit with them while in the Springs for her sister’s wedding in October.

Steve, Sherrill, Scottie, and Kellie SUGAR from Niceville, FL. Steve is leaving the Systems Command IG for another cushy job at Eglin. Once you get alittle taste of this place, it sure is hard to ask to leave.

Greg, Crystal, Ryan, Erin and Kyle KENNEDY from Bitburg, Germany. They love it so much over there and they’re so busy with all their activities — traveling, buying European cars, skiing, etc. that they extended their tour.

Kyle, Diane, Erin, Megan, and Brett BARTELS from Flower Mound (Dallas) TX. Ithought all the airline pilots had it easy but Kyle and family had to celebrate Christmas early because he was flying on the 25th —Iguess it’s not all perfect He did tell me he’s playing golf in the 70s; that’s great because I won’t play unless it’s at least 80.

Don, Janet Donnie and Tommie SLEE from Dunedin, FL Don is living the Florida good life and enjoying being the proud papa of two boys.

SIGHTINGS AND NEAR MISSES. Ed GILBERTSON was sighted doing a good job at Space Command. Jack ANTHONY got to meet some of my IG buddies during our inspection at the Space Technology Center at Kirtland AFB, NM. Italked to Greg MANDT at the Pentagon, SAF/AQSS while Iwas fishing for some job information. He is the Defense Meteorological Satellite program element monitor and Larry JAMES is there also as the Global Positioning System program element monitor. Tom FARRIER moved from HQ AFSC/IG Flight Safety to HQ MAC Flight Safety. Ialso talked to Kevin KREGEL Near Eglin base ops after he had slipped the surly bonds testing some F-111 systems.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS. Bob CASTIGLIONE from Sanborn, NY to Walland, TN; Bruce DUNTON from Bauston Spa, NY to Rensselaer, NY; Bruce MAHAFFEY to Belleville, IL and Scott AFB to join my inspection brethem on the HQ MAC/IG; Dave MAHER back to SAC and B-52s at Rome, NY; John PUFFENBARGER TO Charleston, SC; Bill SUGAR to Clark AB to be the Wing Weapons and Tactics officer for the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing; and Pete ZINK to Wilmington, OH.

NEW REGISTER OF GRADUATES. Now is the time to scan the pages for the whereabouts of all our buddies. Call them, write them, and let the rest of us know how everyone is doing. Another nice New Year’s resolution is to write or call your class scribe with some good information for Checkpoints.

PEACE ALL OVER Ihope you’re all taking stock in all that is happening in the world today. Communism is talking aback seat to, hopefully, abetter way of life for people in Eastern Europe, we have actual military operations ongoing in Central America, and, closer to home, we can expect significant changes in the Air Force as we now know it We still have drug and environmental problems, but we’ve started anew decade. Even though things weren’t always the way we wanted then in the ‘80s, we have the chance to strengthen our motivation and participate in the great and significant changes in the Air Force, the country, and the world. History is in the making and you can be part of it; don’t let your kids miss the significance of it either.

NEW CLASS SCRIBE ANYONE? I’ve recently been approached by several national publications who have become quite familiar and pleased with my work to write asyndicated column. Of course Itold them my first love and responsibility was to you, my classmates. But, if Icould get areplacement for Checkpoints Iwould be free “to do other things.” Seriously, I’m looking fora replacement to write this quarterly column. It’s not much work and it has been great fun. Don AVERY expressed interest at the reunion. Don, it’s yours if you want it Or, if anyone else wants it, call or write. Iwill take the absence of volunteers as an overwhelming vote of confidence for me to carry on —which Iwill gladly do if need be. But, the helm of the word processor is up for grabs.

See you in the funny papers!

HELP BUILD AHOME FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION!

Send your tax-deductible donation now.

Mike Donatelli

1149 South Stone Ave. UGrange, IL 60525 (312) 482-9041

Percent members: 42

Hope you made the reunion. If you didn’t, you better make the 15th or 20th. My usual format for this column expresses gossip on classmates we ran across during our travels in business or the Air Force for those of you who are still in. One quick statistic from the reunion —60 percent are still in the Air Force while 40 percent are out —the majority with Delta Air Lines. This time I’ll not talk about the guys we saw at the reunion but about the guys we didn’t see. We spent most of the time fdling each other in about classmates who didn’t make it Here’s arecap of what we found out

GUYS STUCK IN EUROPE. Frank SNYDER Tom FOERTSCH -F16s.

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This photo, taken by Larry Hoffman, shows agroup of 79ers who had brunch at the Broadmoor during the reunion. From left are Mike and Jan VanHoomissen, Ann and Mike Hayes, Deborah and Scott Jensen, and Julie and Mike Donatelli

OTHERS. Pete BUNCE is working staff problems, Fred LANKFORD is flying for Delta and flying the A-10 Guard deployment to Germany, and Bob SWAIN who is aformer Piedmont pilot now with US. Air stuck in Charlotte, NC. Greg ROMAN was last seen in Panama before the invasion, Tim HOY is working his lips off with the Thunderbirds, and Bill YANIERO is flying the F-16 with the N.J. ANG. Rich AHLQUIST separated after his ASTRA tour, Jeff ASHBY is tied up with his hospital supply business in Houston and Chris KING has excuse for not showing. Idoubt he had to study for his AFIT finals.

Dr. John GOLDEN is doing OB/GYN, Ken TEBRINK is working assignments at MPC, and Bill TRAVNICK is with the Iowa ANG. Reggie DUVALLE is fixing broken F-16s in South Carolina, Don BARR is in Oklahoma, Bill CONROY is ahelicopter driver in the U.K., and LeGrant BLOUNT and Ron HORTON are defending the straits in F-16s at Misawa AB, Japan. Hal MOORE is aUS. Marine Cobra driver, Greg COLVIN is trying out for the Senior Golf Tour, Dave THOMASON is employing his fighter pilot skills with the DEA and Mike ASHLEY is flying in North Carolina.

LOST IN SPACE. Squadron commander Walt DAVIS, Tim DIGNAZIO, Gary PICKETT, Don PALANDECH, Robin RAND, Mike MORRISSETTE and Park HESS.

GRAPEVINE NEWS. John SUSALLA is flying with Pan Am in Miami.

Thanks for your continued support If you care to grace us with your presence, next time the first beer is on you.

David (Matt) Neuenswander

Quarters 4204H

US. Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Home: (719) 472-1477

AV: 259-3255/3257

Percent members; 46

Hello Falcon buddies. This is supposed to be the Spring issue, but it is hard to think Spring during the middle of the dark ages while it is snowing sideways outside. Santa was good this year, and anyway, this Christmas was destined to be much better than last since Iwas back in AMERICA Not that Christmas in a dorm room with my cooking and my Warthog buddies wasn’t wonderful, but it was missing something. By the time you get this letter most of you will have forgotten all of your Christmas-time charge-card bills, and some of you may even have one or two of them paid off. Things haven’t changed agreat deal

here at the Academy, however, those of you males (like me) who still have any semblance of sideburns will be glad to know that all of the cadets think you are old and aGEEK! The style here is no sideburns and if you can believe it the powers that be insist that cadets let their hair grow. Cadets also still look at their instructors like apig staring at awristwatch whenever they relate how it was in the brown-shoe days, so Idon’t know.

On the news front, one of the reasons I’m even less funny than usual, (which is not very funny) is that Idon’t feel very funny after the events of these last few days. First, Dan REINHART was here in COS during the Christmas holidays, and was hit by acar while jogging. He was visiting his wife’s (Suzanne) parents and as Iwrite he has been in intensive care for five days. The next day Bart JACKSON was killed in an F-15 accident at Egiin AFB, and Bart will be sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved him. Finally, Barbara YOST (HOLXJROFT), wife of our classmate Kirk and an instructor here in the Math Dept, was killed in acar accident over the holidays. Iknow that our thoughts and prayers are with ail of the families. Our class sent flowers to the two funerals.

In other news, Ted KREUZER and his wife, Karen, are getting ready to leave the halls of MFC and go to aircraft maintenance school. Ted has three lovely daughters, and has recently been working AF personnel issues. Tom MITCHELL and wife Carolyn sent me anice Christmas card, and Tom is now a Delta second officer flying DC-10s out of Dallas. They live in Flower Mound, TX. Tom said he is flying with other ‘80 grads to include Steve DILLARD, Karl APFEL, Kent FONSECA, and others who he reports are too numerous to mention. Mike and Jean GLEICHMAN are now out of the active-duty business, and he and his family live in Kokomo, IN where Mike flies A-10s in the Grissom AFB Reserve unit (full time). Mikey CARLSON and wife Carolyn are at Pax River NAS where Mikey starts test pilot school on 9Jan. John POSNER was through here acouple weeks ago to see his younger brother Joe graduate, and John will be doing his second year of number three on the Thunderbird team. Scott NORWOOD and wife Carol Ann just recently added Matthew Scott to their family, and Scott is flying F-16s at T.J. in Spain.

Italked to Dayne JACOBY during his Christmas leave, and he and his family are flying F-16s at Hahn AB Germany. While Iwas home in Kansas on Thanksgiving leave, Iran into Mike MCLOUGHLIN in an arcade in the Salina, KS mall. Mike is out flying for McDonnell Douglas, and will soon be transitioning to corporate flying. He and his wife live in Tulsa. Tom LESTER stopped through here during USAFA’s SAC day, and Tom is an INAV with the RC-135 wing up at OffutL Igot anice card from Jeff STURMTHAL with a picture of his two babies, aFerrari and aF-16. Needless to say he is still single and has not had to buy any Nintendo games this year. Jeff is flying ‘16s at Kunsan AF ROK.

The Pray Family

John and Cindy PRAY sent the enclosed picture of them with John 111. John is flying C-22s at Andrews AFB. Chris SCHROEDER and wife Franceska just moved to the Pentagon where Chris is the chief of the Arms Control Branch at the AF Intel Agency. Maybe he is the one who caused peace to break out all over. George and Rox Ann RYAN sent anice letter for the column, and informed me that he is the OSl guru at Iraklion Air Station on the isle of Crete in Greece. They have three lovely kids, and would love to be visited by any classmates in the area.

Well, so much for the news. Twenty or so of your classmates are doing their best to put together agreat runion for you guys and gals on 13-15 Sept 90. The following is alist of lost classmates who have disappeared from the face of the earth. If you know them, please help us out by asking them to contact the AOG. If you can’t contact them, please let us know where you think they might be located:

William F. Andrews

Richard J. Biederstedt

Lewis ABunch 111

Hugh

Ronald E. Byme 111

Patrick K. Clark

Michael T. Duffy

David B. Filippi

Robert E. Hails Jr.

Michael LHemmelman

Andrew LKing

Gerard C. Lauth, Jr.

Alan N. Livada

Paul AMcDaniel

Rowland M. Naye

John W. Owens

Steven M. Rainey

Joseph M. Sample

Bonnie S. Schwartz

John C. Sincere

Donald S. Starck

Larry G. Taylor

Jude D. Vick

Dean D. Worthingstun

Scott AChavez

Michael P. Creegan

Ricky I. Durkin

Michael L. Fortson

John E. Hauser

Robert LKapitzke

Scott AKirby

Robert G. Lebeau

James D. Maleare Jr.

Steven E. Moore

Brian M. OConnor

John W. Power

Daniel LRandolph

Joseph T. Sanford

Brian K. Seggerty

Robert RSingleton

Mark C. Stephens

Bruce LThomas

Daniel AWilliams

Justin LChretien

David ADesbordes

Mark E. Fairbaim

Timothy LGulliver

Patrick J. Heatherman

Kevin M. Keith

Gwendolyn Knuckles

Wayne K. Leggette Jr.

Susan E. Morgan (McAdoo)

John E. Musko

Keith T. Otsuka

Loren G. Pryor

Thomas E. Ritchie

Frederick E. Sargent

Mark Seibel

Mary J. Snyder

Paul H. Talarico

Michael T. Valley

Robert A(Allen) Wilson (not Robert Alan Wilson!)

If you have acurrent address on any of these people or you can get in touch with them, please do. Let me remind you that they do not have to join the AOG to update their mailing address, but they won’t get any of the reunion info if the mailman can’t find them. Just have them send achange-of-address card to Association of Graduates, USAFA, CO 80840. Until next time, take care and God bless.

Matt

(Editor’s note: Reference June Ann Lindner's biographical sketch in the 1989 Register of Graduates, adata input error reflected awrong address for her. The current address is P.O. Box 2753, APO New York 09130. Our apologies to Captain Lindner.)

Tony Lorusso

232-B West Craig Place

San Antonio, TX 78212

Home: (512) 732-5571

AV: 945-2001

Percent members: 37

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Unfortunately Idon’t have alot to report this time around. I’ve been busy traveling around the country with the general and Ihaven’t received agreat deal of mail. 1suppose many of you were just as preoccupied with your jobs and with the Christmas holiday.

Let me say up front that my new job as an aide is truly exciting. Aside from contracting hepatitis in Panama, all is going well. It’s far from glamorous, but it has its perks such as meeting many interesting military and government leaders, seeing the world, and contributing to the operation of aMAJCOM. I recommend this job to anyone looking for an interesting challenge as long as it’s for the right general. Iam working for agreat guy.

There are several other ‘81ers here at HQ ESC. Joel OWENS works in Logistics and Engineering, Jim MCKINNEY is at the Air Force Electronic Warfare Center (AFEWC), and Iknow there are more. Iran into Merrie CRAIGWOOD at the ESC cafeteria, but she was only here TDY from USSPACECOM in the Springs. Her husband, Joe WOOD, is teaching at USAFA.

Ipreviously reported that Blane “Doc" HOOK is teaching military studies at the Academy. Doc called me recently and doesn’t sound abit radical anymore. Not only is he arepresentative on the AOG Board, but he also is shooting for an AOC slot Good luck Doc. Doc told me about some of the changes at the Academy. Seems as though the new comm is cracking down on cadet privileges by restricting the wear of civies. Not even firsties are authorized civies during the weekdays. If there is anything that has been consistent during our almost 13-year association with USAFA, it is change. Perhaps someday we’ll settle on atraining program and stick to it

Once again Iwish to solicit your support for two worthwhile projects. First we still need alumni support for the new AOG building. We hope to break ground soon but need your support The other is the Air Force Academy Fund which supports numerous cadet leadership and academic initiatives. In this era of budget cuts. Academy programs will also take their hit Your contribution will help the Academy continue offering unique programs to improve the opportunities to cadets. Please consider giving what you can.

Ihave afew changes of address to report Mark MURRAY was flying C-130s at Elmendorf, but is nowat Altus training on the C-141. Mark will PCS to Norton AFB later this year. Hugh BOLTON is astaff analyst for the Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson. Paul FULTON is an exchange officer with the RAF and is flying the GR-5 Harrier at RAF Wittering. Karen MANOS has an interesting job as aSpecial Assistant in the U.S. Attorney’s Felony Trial Division at Bolling AFB. And finally, Jeff and Elizabeth BLESSING Moved from Holloman to Alamogordo.

Jared Richard ABeesley Steven E. Brunskole Kevin M. Butlett 57

Unfortunately, my previous request for avolunteer to run our class homecoming committee solicited no response. September 1991 is quickly approaching and alot needs to be done. We’re fortunate Leona FLORES is currently working at Alumni Affairs and is doing much of the initial groundwork. However, Leona will PCS before the final planning stages and can’t see it all the way through. Therefore, Iagain ask those of you assigned to USAFA and who will be there for the Sep. 91 homecoming to volunteer for this task. If you’re concerned about the workload, don’t be. Leona promised to assist as much as possible before she leaves. We need your help to make this event as memorable as it deserves to be.

'81, SECOND TO NONE!

Jim Ratti

P.O. Box 40

Churchton, MD 20733-0040

Home: (301) 261-9588

Work; (301) 981-4611

AV: 858-4611

Percent members: 38

Can you say “OOPS?” Sure, 1knew you could... Judging from the endless tonrent of hate mail I’ve been getting since then, Iguess Iblew it pretty badly in the Summer ‘89 column. Seems that I(quite innocently) refen^d to one Trace S. “Wiley” DICKINSON as “she.” HE, among others, has quite emphatically assured me that HE has not had major surgery and that HE can still find relief with both feet planted firmly on the floor. Trace (Wiley, whatever ...), please accept my apology for such an embarrassing error.

Now then, on into the mailbag. First up is Marianne (CAFIERO) YOUNG. She and her husband Brian (‘81) are both assigend to Edwards AFB. Marianne is working for AFOTEC as deputy test director for Software Evaluation in an unnamed CTF (Combined Test Force). Brian has been there since ‘85. Since Marianne didn’t say what he is going. I’ll have to make something up. From what Ican figure, he is anavigator who completed Test Pilot School and is now aFlight Test Navigator. However, Ihave no idea what project he was subsequently assigned to. Marianne also enclosed agreat editorial on the joy of class news columns. The writer made the point that you don’t even have to know the parties involved to enjoy reading them. Shoot! Idon’t have to know the parties involved to enjoy writing them (see paragraph 1).

Next entry is from Cathy and Brian CLOTHIER As Cathy said, they’ve traded their airplanes for bicycles and backpacks to become AFIT students at the University of Texas in Austin. Cathy is working on amaster’s in psych and Brian is studying for amaster's in physics. Their follow-on assignment will take them to USAFA as instructors. Congrats to them for finding such agreat assignment!

Daryl “Bones” JONES wrote with all sorts of news from Kadena, Okinawa. Bones is an F-15 jock in the 12TFS there, and his wife, Martha (STEVENSON), is, Ispeculate, aKC-135 nav at the same place. Bones says they are quite happy there, he getting akick out of the Eagle JeL and she supporting the economics of various Asian nations via TDY shopping sprees. They have had ason, Phillip Damon Jones, as of last September. According to Bones, Phillip has already expressed adesire to attend his mom’s alma mater. An alternate plan, of course, is to go to his dad’s school. Class of 2012. How ‘bout: Two! Zero! One! Two! —Progeny of 82! Seems incredible, huh?

Bones dropped afew other names in his letter. He says that Mike “Tuna” HEPLER is also an Eagle Driver in the 12TFS. Mike and wife Rose ate expecting their second child right about now. Art “Ichabod” CRAIN is a‘15 pilot in the 67TFS, and Donnell “Smitty” SMITH does the same thing for the 44TFS.

Craig (no tactical call sign) SWABY is an aggressor pilot on the “rock.” Bones said he bumped into Dr. Jill “This Won’t Hurt aBit” STERLING at Osan. She is chief of Internal Medicine there and confessed that she enjoys the job title even if she is the only internal medicine specialist there. Paul “The WABBIT” TAYLOR is aKC-135 pilot and new daddy at Griffiss. Bones says it’s good that Paul’s son takes after his mother, Cathy (she is Tony DIPIETRO’s sister). Eve and Mark “Live-Fire” MILLER (Hill AFB) just had twins, Chelsea Anne and Cody Ray. Bones said something about F-16 drivers wanting to take care of the whole mission in just one pass ...

Finally, Bones wanted to know WHATEVER HAPPENED TO Steve KIEFFER Roger SHARIDIN and Dave PISTILLI? These and any other

deadbeats can write to Bones and Martha at PSC Box 28068, APO San Francisco, 96230. My last letter is from Kevin BEATTY. He read the Spring ‘89 column and decided to take some of the load off A1 SHERMAN'S shoulders as sole spokesman for the True Degenerates (TDs). In an (almost) unprecedented move, Iwill share portions of his missive with you (almost) verbatim:

“Last year when 1found out that ASTRA was cancelled (and with it my chances at becoming afour-star), Idediced to take my master’s degree and SOS (by correspondence) training elsewhere. Ienrolled in the Delta Airlines Institute of Switchology (AKA the Second Officer’s Course). To my surprise, Ifound other‘82 grads who, like me, were also disillusioned by the cancellation of ASTRA and decided to look at their careers in adifferent way (sideways, that is). The names of these other grads are Jim CASEY, Kevin POWELL, Joe DEON, Diana HOWARD, Bob BARKOW and Mark OTTOSON. The above-mentioned ‘82 grads have formed the nucleus of the ‘Gen T.R Milton Fan Club’ (Ref; March Air Force Magazine). Our club motto will be, ‘We Love To Fly (For A Career) and it Shows’.

“In other grad news, my good friend Joe KIM, after an illustrious career as aT-38 PIT instructor, is now attending IP School for the KC135. Joe took the bonus, so we are all expecting good Christmas presents.

“One last note. Iattempted aStarship 19 Newsletter afew years ago, but technical details with addresses kept it from becoming areality. I’m ready to give it another shot My address and phone for any one who wants it (except T.R Milton) is 523 Ranch Trail ^142, Irving, TX 75063. My phone is (214) 401-3831.”

Kevin had his own WHATEVER HAPPENED TO list namely John AMRINE, Dave (again) PISTILLI, Joe ROMANKO and Eddie VAUGHAN. These folks can write to Kevin at the above address.

One personal contact this past quarter was Dean VOGEL. Iran into him at Eglin just afew days before he was to leave the Air Force for ajob with a company whose name 1have forgotten. He will be flying business jets involved with weapons testing for the Air Force. Dean wants to know WHATEVER HAPPENED TO Atwell WILLIAMS. So, Att get off your tail and write to Dean at Route #1, Westfield, WI 53964!

From the change-of-address cards Ihave determined that Brian COLLINS is agrad student in international affairs at Harvard; Doctor (I assume) Bill SNEARLY is the director of emergency Medical Services at F. E. Warren AFB in Wyoming; and John COTTAM is aTactical Airlift Liaison Officer (TALO) with the 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Redcloud, Korea.

As for Ellen and me, moving into our new house has been the agony and the ecstasy. It’s nice to be here, but our relationship with the moving company was strained at best I’ve been on the road alot too. Since my arrival three months ago Ihave been to Brazil, Panama, England, East and West Germany (Yes, I helped beat on the wall!), Finland, Spain, Hawaii, Indonesia, Baharain and India. Pretty soon I’ll have alogbook that looks like to belongs to a MAC puke.

Remember you can also contact me through CompuServe: 72477,1255 or Genie: J. RATTI.

Be Safe, RATMAN.

Ray Blust

PSC Box 346

APO San Francisco %213

Percent members: 38

‘Tis the season to be jolly and to sit back and find out exactly how much you spent on all those toys that’ll end up in the back of the closet, under the couch, or be sucked up by the vacuum cleaner. Sounds like avoice of experience — wrong. Just experience from everyone else’s kids. Julie and Ibought one gift for Christmas this year: aplane ticket to Seoul, South Korea for Julie. That’s our biggest news this year. Aone-year flying remote to Taegu. Uncle Sam was afraid of losing the detachment there so they moved the RF-4s from Kadena to Taegu. When your number comes up, you go. However, we may only be over there less than ayear as Taegu may close as quickly as it opened.

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Actually, Julie and Ihave agood attitude about it all, and are looking forward to ayear in the Far East We are currently on our holiday leave in Wheeling, WV, and we’ve had awonderfully white Christmas! There’s no place like home for the holidays! Hope everyone had agreat 1989.

There’s not much news from this end, but Ido have some good pictures to share. We got agreat Christmas card from the Pete MCCAFFREY family. Their big news (and as you can see he is truly big news!) is the new addition to the family, Michael, at 5H months. Pete is flying the Viper, F-16, Lawn Dart (I’m jealous) at Hahn AB, Germany.

The McCaffrey Family

Pictured are Pete, Jeri, Michael, and daughters Jessica and Carmen. Pete, has anyone warned you how much Michael looks like you? It’s not fair to put akid through that Remember when you were growing up -not pretty, until you grew to 6’5”! Good luck y’all, and keep in touch.

Ireceived aphone call from Hugh FUNK. He just finished atour in the Philippines flying C-130s and is now aT-38 IP at Del Rio. Hugh and wife Penne recently has alittle Hugh-Bob named Christian. Nice hearing from you Hugh. Good luck.

Craig EIDMAN finally left the safe confines of Davis-Monthan in Tucson to a little farther north than I’d like to be —the North Pole. Craig is flying A-10s up in the Great White. Have fun Craig!

The Frenchman, Jacque POLO, has made the big move back to Little Rock where he is an IP in the C-130. Speaking of the C-130s in Little Rock, Jon “JDQ” DURESKY and family recently departed Pope AFB for Little Rock where he is also an IP. Jon, thanks for the Christmas card —Julie only wishes 1had a stomach like that! The DURESKYs where thinking ahead this year as their card, always apicture of the family, pictured Jon, wife Brenda, son Jeffrey, and daughter (can’t remember her name —sorry) relaxing on the beach with Merry Christmas written in the sand. Jon, it’s going to be difficult to top that one, but I’m sure you will. Take care y’all.

An old P-school friend, Virginia (V.G.) BROWN, has moved to the Pentagon as chief. Environmental Policy and Planning. Keep in touch, V.G. Speaking of the P-school, remember Chris AUSTIN at Norton and Cecil GRANT at Offutt are getting aP-school reunion together in 1990. Eleven years late; hence the saying “better late than never” —think about it If Chris or Cecil have not gotten in touch with you by the time this issue is published, please contact them or Leslee (FORSBERG) WASHER at the P-school.

The final bit of news comes from our recent deployment to Red Flag. It’s a great place to run into people you know, people you don’t know, and people you don’t want to know. As part of my AOG duties Igathered afew grads together for aquick picture. Pictured are Mark “The Mange” MANNEY who flies C-141S at Norton. Mark was the MAC liaison to Red Flag for the second period. Tim STRAWTHER is flying F-16s at Moody. At Red Flag Irealized how far behind us FAIPs are. Tim is afour-ship flight lead, IP, and was apackage

commander for one of our missions; meanwhile, Ijust became atwo-ship flight lead —just alittle behind. Next is me. In front of me is Dave ENNIS, an old preppie buddy who’s aWSO flying F-4s from Seymour-Johnson. Dano LARSEN is an RF-4 pilot in my squadron (12th —America’s Squadron). Dano, like me, is still sweating the Taegu threat Dan married agreat little gal named Lisa. In front of Dano is Howard “Howie" WONG, who is also in my squadron. Howard is aWSO who came to RF-4s from F-4s in the P.I. Howard was recently married to avery cute gal. Mi Yon. Last is Jeff HAGENS who drove up from Luke where he is going through F-15 RTU, final destination unknown. After we took the picture Iran into an old 19th Squadron mate, T. G. KYRAZIS. T. G. was going through F-15 Fighter Weapons School and loving life as asingle fighter pilot

Well, that’s about all I’ve got Hope this article finds you all happy and healthy and off to agreat start in 1990. Thanks for your help. My next letter will be via South Korea, and if you’re ever in Taegu, look us up. The next article will be written by Andy SIZEMORE. Please send your letter to Andy at 5502 Autumn Hills Drive, *3, Dayton, OH 45426.

One more Ialmost forgot —again. Brian “Beaker” SMITH is an AT-38 instructor pilot at Hollomon. It was great seeing you in Austin Brian, and take care and keep in touch!

Remember: ‘83 —Best To Be ...

Mike Goldfein

10265 Gandy Blvd, Apt 809

SL Petersburg, FL 33702

Home: (813) 577-1520

AV: 968-4581

Percent members: 33

It’s the new year and I’m writing this in the midst of CNN reports with Noriega’s face all over the screen. Ilove it when aplan comes together, don’t you? Td be interested to know how many of our classmates took part in some of the airlift operations. By the time you read this, we will have been out of the Zoo for almost six years! Not sure whether it feels like yesterday or ahundred years ago.

Carole and Ireceived orders to Torrejon with aRNLTD of 23 Apr. It was our first choice of location and we’re really excited to get overseas. Rumor has it we won’t spend our entire tour there, but we’re going to give it our best shot Carole’s brushing up on her Spanish and I’m selling all my red-colored clothing. Because of the move. I’d like to pass along the duties of scribe to someone who will be remaining stateside and can more efficiently keep up with the latest happenings of our class. Iknow you’ve got to be tired of hearing from me and Ialso think it’s time you hear about other aspects of the AF world. Iplan to write the next article in March but if you’d like to take over starting with the Summer issue (June deadline), please pick up the phone and give me aring.

1was thumbing through the Register of Grads and noticed that Robert “Bobby J” LEWIS was stationed here at MacDill as aMarine intel officer with USCENTCOM. 1grabbed the phone and we spoke briefly —he was married a couple years ago to agal named Jeanny. 1could never picture Bobby J receiving orders from anyone, but apparently around the hooch she’s CINCHOUSE. He went from Quantico to Okinawa and is now soaking up the Florida sunshine and is pleased with his new assignment 1plan to spend at least one afternoon and afew brews with him soon to hash out some of the better olden days of Viking Nine.

Digging deep into my mailbag, things are looking pretty bleak. Just one letter comes from Matt JOHNSON date 28 Nov 89. He says “Steve WACKER got married in April to agirl he met while at SOS. Her name’s Rachel and she’s native to Montgomery. He cross-trained from acquisition to imagery intel, and is now stationed at Schierstein AB, Germany. Steve HEALY is an SP commander at asmall base called Norvenich near Cologne, Germany. He married agirl named (get this) Ilynndove Fantasy. He was married in Ramstein village city hall and he conned me into being his ‘best dude.’ Randy FOPIANO is married and flying KC-lOs at Barksdale. Igot out in August to go back to Wharton Business School. There’s astrong ex-military presence here and we’ve got aveteran’s club. Good luck and see you at the 10-year reunion.” If anyone needs Matt’s address in Philly, I’ve got it Thanks for the letter.

Matt

Usually, Idon’t go through change-of-address cards, but since the mailbag was low. I’ll include the latest batch. First I’ll read the ones with job listings: Dave TEAL, F-16 SEFE, Shaw; Marvin JONES, chief of Maintenance, Pease (married 15 Jul 89 to Patricia); Juan AMARAL, cost analyst, Norton (received master’s in cost analysis at AFIT on 9/22/89); John JORDAN, C-130 IP, Dyess; Bradley ROBERT, F-lllF pilot RAF Ukenheath; Bruce LENNARD, judge advocate, Ramstein; John SHEEDY and Maria (WALSH) SHEEDY, NKC/C135/C-135E pilot and advanced cruise missile SPO, respectively, Wright-Pat; and Paul MCGILLICUDDY, F-111 RTU, Cannon.

The Red Flag Gang

Those with just change-of-address include Roger SIT, Cambridge MA; Chris CALLAHAN, Us Vegas, NV; Tom and Jayne EANNARINO, Elk Grove Village, IL; Joe LEAVENGOOD, McGuire AFB, NJ; Ed SPEED, Grand Forks AFB, ND: Betrina HAMILTON, Belibrook, OH; Chris DORCHAK, Kelly AFB, TX; Brett MAYHEW, Uncaster, CA; Geoffrey JOHNSON, Uurel, MD; Derek ABEL, Eglin AFB, FL; Dave WALKER APO NY 09057; Tony CARRERO, APO SF, 96334; Daniel CARLIN, Peoria, AZ; Michael SCHETTERER, Omaha, NE; Sean PAVLICH, Glendale, AZ; Stuart BROWN, Converse, TX; Craig LARSON, APO SF 96366; Roger DEEMER Dayton, OH; and Richard CASTANEDA, Dayton,

OH.

Didn’t receive any pictures recently, so I’ll enclose ashot of my lovely bride.

Please send your cards, letters, pictures, anything you can get hold of for the class news. I’d really appreciate it Until next time, GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS -Feins.

Wendy (Link) Routhier

2011 Whitted Drive Omaha, NE 68123

Percent members: 33

Greetings from Ground Zero! Many of us are braving the Nebraska winter out here. Gordy HENDRICKSON and his new wife, Kim, have an assignment to a ROTC detachment, and Randy KERSEY is working in the IN shop. Steve GAUTHIER recently escaped to L.A, and Scott GREGORY is on his way to The

Australia (G’day, mate!). Kris (BYERS) and Jose MENA had their first child, a son named Jose on Dec. 30 —Congratulations! Sally (KAUPANGER) ADAMS and my husband, Kevin, work here in the Strategic Communications Division. All of us at Offutt agree that for the moment at leasL global warming is amyth.

Here is apicture of the biggest news in our family. Kevin and Ibecame the proud parents of 10 lb. 11 14 oz. Caleb Joseph Routhier on 30 Sep 89. I’ll be making the transition to full-time motherhood in May. In my limited travels this year, Iran into Sheri (SIMS) GALLANTE at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. She’s doing well and recovered from aserious car accident over ayear ago. Ialso heard from Matt and Patsy (‘83) MORGAN, who are enjoying their first year of marriage. Patsy just got out of the AF and Matt is in Stan/Eval out at Castle AFB, flying KC-135s. Matt is trying for an AFIT slot with afollow-on assignment to teach at the Academy. Tom and Tracee MAUCHLY are at Vance AFB enjoying their little girl Rachel and expecting a second child this summer. Unny ROSS has been spending alot of time in Europe flying C-141s but he’s stationed at Grissom in Indiana. Orlando and Renee CARTAGENA had ason, Nathan, in March of ‘88, and are roughing it in North Carolina Georgia (COLLINS) and Charlie CATOE are stationed in Germany and it sounds like they spend more time sightseeing, skiing, and golfing than they do working What alife!

Some more cold weather news from Dave and Maria (SHELLABARGER) NISSAN at Minot ND: Their daughter Dannie is keeping them busy, and so are their jobs. Maria is the OIC of Communications Job Control and plays squadron commander once in awhile. Dave is amissileer and is going through Flight Commander and Alternate Command Post training. They expect to move next (ail, at the whim of our favorite command, MPC.

And still more frozen news from Mark NAUMANN in Anchorage, AK: Todd BROSZ and Chris SALVUCCI, who were both flying C-12s at Elmendorf, are moving to big green airplanes. Todd is going to C-5s at Dover, and Chris, who is getting married soon, is going to C-130s at Pope. From the AWACS gang Steve TURCHEK is going to Tinker, Kenji SETA to Luke, Chuck THOMPSON to Tyndall, and Jerry VAUGHN to Germany. Bill OSWALD, who is married now, will be around Elmendorf for awhile yet RK. WILLIAMS is still flying H-3s. He’ll be there until April, and will either transition to fixed-wing or train into H-53s. Joel VER HOEF is flying F-15s there and is reportedly seen at the O’Club on Friday nights, moving his hands through the air, talking to some young lady. As for Mark, he’s left C-130s at Elmendorf for Yokota AB, Japan. Steve ABRAMS was TDY at Elmendorf to augment the C-12 unit, which has been flying many support missions for the oil spill.

Jeff INGALLS sent in aphoto from SOS Class 89-E down at Maxwell which was too dark to print Attending SOS were Mike MILLER Scott PATNODE, Woody MCLAUGHLIN, Paul SCHMIDT, Terri COCCIA, Britt BANKSON, Craig HALU Gordy HENDRICKSON, Bama CLARK, Sheryl (CROOK) CLARK, Yvette (PEREZ) HIRD, Fletch, Chris FUNK, Glenn ROUSSEAU, Dave KNIGHT, Bill DELANEY, Mike FOSTER Mike RITS, Adam SPENIK, Claire (ABUYAN) FITZPATRICK, Elise VANDERVENNET, Ray WEETH, Howard SEID, and Rob DOOLEY.

Did you happen to catch the August ‘89 issue of Airman Magazine? In case you didn’t there was apicture of Jeffrey and Annette (PEREZ) DIETERS. Both are C-141 pilots at Charleston AFB, SC, and both became aircraft commanders by passing the same certification board on the same day, afirst at Charleston. Congrats! More good news comes from Mike PETROSH at Dyess AFB, TX. After four years as aKC-135 navigator, he was one of 55 navs selected to attend UPT. You can find him in class 91-08 at Columbus —best to ya!

Jackie (CHARSAGUA) WILLIS sent me some news also. Wendy (COOK) POST at Coring AFB was expecting 12 Nov, so Isuppose she’s got her hands full by now. At Vance AFB, Robbie (DOTSON) and Chris DAVIS are expecting their second child. Marriage seems to be the “in” thing at Onizuka AFB, CA as Doug WELLS, Carey THOMPSON, and Rick DEBROCK have all tied the knot Rodney and Susan SAMPSON are in Washington DC enjoying “DINK“ (dualincome-no-kids). Alan LEE and wife Barbara have ababy girl, Alena, and the femily is stationed at Little Rock AFB. Alan is anav pilot and just participated in Red Flag. Geoffrey SEWELL is coaching lacrosse back at the zoo, and John WRIGHT is at Vance as an IP in T-37s. John recently ran in the Boston Marathon and finished 86th! Great Job! Liz ALDERETE is separating from the AF and will live in East Sacramento. Sandy (BROTHERS) KERENYI has alittle boy, Dwight, bom in August ‘89. She’s wanting to separate and go to med school while Andy (‘86) stays at the AFEWC at Kelly AFB, TX.

I’ve received many address changes so I’ll just run through them: Lisa (STINE) MACISAAC at Wamer-Robins AFB, GA; James TAYLOR at George AFB, CA; Charles THOMPSON in Callaway, FL; Dan JORDAN at Lowry AFB, CO; Gary POWELL in Surfside Beach, SC (sounds great!); Robert D’ANTONIO at Loring AFB, ME: Mark MULLANEY in Hermosa Beach, CA; Mike JORDAN at Reese AFB, TX; Juvenal SALOMON at Kirtland AFB, NM; Michael FOSTER at Vance AFB, OK; Kenneth EVANS at Nellis AFB, NV; and Pete CASTOR in Shreveport, LA.

That’s all the news for now but keep sending in those letters. The next scribe is Mike OTT. He needs your inputs very soon after you read this

Bride and Scribe

(probably 20 Mar) and his address is: Mike OTT (AV 478-8948), 16 Arnold Road, Framingham, MA 01701. For the issue after that, write: Jackie (CHARSAGUA) WILLIS (AV 945-2112), 457A Billy Mitchell Road, San Antonio, TX 78226. Have agreat 1990!

Gary L. Burg PSC Box 6338

APO New York 09179-5421

Percent members: 31

Just aquick preface before getting down to the latest news. First Iwant to thank all of you who have been sending in class news and making my job into just amatter of editing. Now that I’m getting the news Imay be restricted on just how much news will be put into our column. If some of you see your letter edited alot Iapologize. If Iget too restricted Imight have to hold letters back until the next issue so please be patient In the meantime keep the letters and photo’s coming I’ll do the best Ican to spread the news.

Minot and Shelly WILE is at Tinker AFB. The total number of kids bom to the class of '86 in CS-29 is four girls and one boy.”

Dave MAHARREY and his wife, Robin, dropped me aline. They wrote, “We now have three (yes, three, is this arecord?) children. All boys —Cristopher (5), Brandt (2), and West (1). Our first assignment was to Norton AFB, CA where Dave worked with the Air Force Regional Civil Engineers. We were there from July ‘86 to May ‘89. We are now stationed at Elmendorf AFB, AK. Dave is with the 21st CE Squadron. The Stalag grads have not only spread across the globe but over half of the 24 grads have been married. Their whereabouts and doings are as follows: Bill ELLIS (Bootsock) was recently (SepL 2) married to an AF nurse named Susan. Bill is with AFSC at Wright-PaL Tod FINGAL was also to have been married in August He is an IP at Willy. Kathy (MUENCH) BROWN married aKC-135 pilot named Tim and they are stationed at Ellsworth AFB where she is anav in the same squadron. Courtney MANN is aC-21 pilot stationed at Andrews AFB with his wife, Leah. Roger TEAGUE and wife Kim are expecting in Oklahoma City, where Roger works for AFLC at Tinker AFB.

“Al ZWICK and wife Kim have alittle boy. A1 is aKC-135 copilot at Malmstrom AFB. Art ZIELE married Jennifer, who he met while he was at Harvard. They currently live near the beach in LA where Art is with Space Division. Ted FRANGER flys B-52s at Mather AFB and is married to Susan. Dave OLDER married Betty and is aF-15 maintenance officer at Holloman AFB. Brian FIGIE married Denice and works at Wright labs at Wright-PaL Vic DIAZ is amissile launch officer at Grand Forks. Andy CARTER is engaged to an AF nurse named Beth who is at Wurtsmith AFB, Ml; but he is currently aF-4G WSO at Spangdahlem AB, West Germany. Wendy GRIFFIN is aT-43 pilot at Mather.

Bill VEROSKl is civil engineer for Space Division at Vandenberg AFB, CA John Russ is an IP (T-37) at Reese AFB. Don KUDYM and Reggie GAGE are T38 IPs at Columbus AFB. Kathy BENKA is aC-12 aircraft commander and has ferried Vice CINC MAC, L/Gen Burshnick (remember!) in her little plane. Eric BEENE is aFB-111 navigator at Pease AFB, NH. John RUED is aEC-135 nav at Offutt AFB. Jenny GRAHAM is apersonnel officer at Onizuka AFB and Jock STUKES is also stationed there in shuttle operations. Raul CISNEROS, our Panamanian cadet is an executive at Campbell Soup in Sacramento, CA I think that’s everyone. Elmendorf is definitely different than Norton; the air’s clearer. Ialso saw another ‘86 grad at the O’Club, Todd WOOD from CS-16. He is an HH-3 pilot with the 71st Aerospace Rescue &Recovery Squadron.”

Ireceived aletter from my good friend Rich LECLAIRE. Rich got engaged last Memorial Day to agirl he had been seeing since the end of Aug. ‘88. She was ahigh school sweetheart also. Karla is achemical engineer for DOW, living in Baton Rouge, LA -another one of the expensive long-distance relationships. Rich said he completed SOS by correspondence and will be taking afew engineering classes at Oklahoma U. He says his next career move will be towards engineering.

The first letter came from Mark MEDVEC back in early September. Mark wrote, “News has been scarce lately, but I’m happy to report that Rob SCHRINK was married recently in Omaha. He and his lovely bride, Lanie, spent an exciting honeymoon in the Greek Isles. Attending the wedding were Seth BEAUBIEN, Lloyd GENCAY, Dick CLARK, Dan DIMAGGIO, Steve (Popeye) STEADMAN and Chris KNEHANS. George BUMILLER was expected to show for the wedding but his Tweet broke at Sheppard. Take it easy on those old planes George!

“Mark CANTRELL and 1took aTweet for aweekend jaunt to Phoenix, where we encountered averitable plethora of‘86ers. Congratulations to Randy and Jill GIBB, the proud parents of ababy girl! Dwight ROBERTSON, Joe BLEWITT, Lisa LOGAN and Dave TUBE are all doing well. Iheard Mike LOGRANDE is attempting to return to his beloved alma mater as aT-41 IP. Good luck Mike! Iwas happily surprised to hear from John LEVASSEUR who is currently completing an internship at Wright-PaL One more year of med school and John will be apracticing doctor. Congratulations! Well, that’s all I’ve goL Take care, fly safe, and may God bless all you ‘83ers.”

Next letter was from Yolandea WOOD. She wrote, “I’m at Grissom AFB with Craig CAMPBELL, Chuck GERTENECKER (who is now married) and Dan NORTON. Pat JAMESON sent out aquarterly letter about most of the ‘86ers in 29th so I’ll give you some current info. Pat and his wife, Wendy, have moved to Onizuka AFB, CA Scott HOWER is married to Moyra and lives in Sacramento. By the time this news gets out they should have their first addition to the family. Tom CARPENTER is married to Cristine and they have alittle girl, Grace. They live in Cambridge, MA They both work for Electronics System Command Division at Hanscom. Mike BEHNE is engaged to Betsy and they plan aMarch ‘90 wedding in California. Vinnie SAVINO had an October wedding in North Dakota. His wife’s name is Deedra. He’s at Grand Forks AFB and has upgraded to aMinuteman crew commander. He also received his MBA from the Univ. of North Dakota. Vinnie has taken up parachuting and has over 160 jumps so far. Jeff HARTLEY works at Falcon AFB. Matt GEE is in D.C. at med school. Jan TAVRYTSKY has moved to Shaw AFB, SC after atour in Korea. Kim LEWIS is now Kim KOCHANSKI and still at Willy. Chuck JONES is at

Pat JAMESON was next to write. He stated, “I’m now working at Sunnyvale. Mike TAMBOS, Doug KUTYNA and Curtis GREEN (just to name the ones I know of) work here. I’m sure I’ll run into more as time goes on. My wife and I moved here from the Springs at the end of August The area is mucho expensive but we’re making it Wendy started anew job at San Jose State University and the extra money helps. We are enjoying the new area and all it has to offer. Austin (Pat’s brother) is currently in the Springs working at Falcon AFB in GPS operations. He is due to PCS out here to Onizuka in March of ‘90.” Ihope everything is OK after the recent earthquake you had Pat! By the way PaL Ido remember you quite well. Best wishes to the family.

One of the latest letters came from John SPECHT. He wrote, “I’ve been doing alot of PCSing lately and thought I’d update you on the ‘86 guys I’ve been running into. While flying the F-16 at Misawa AB, Japan, Iran into the following folks: Trip ASHE was an intel officer but has moved back to the States. Bill THOMAS, Todd HARMER, and Scott MARTIN are also flying F-16s there. Bill and Lisa THOMAS are expecting their second baby real soon and Lisa will probably have pickled by the time this is printed.

“I am now stationed at Hill AFB where George STILLMAN, Ed RINKE and I are flying the F-16.1 ran into Jan TAVRYTSKY and Greg SEMMEL at Luke AFB. Jan is done with his Kunson tour and he and Greg are flying F-16s out of Shaw AFB. I’ve got some info on the whereabouts of the following Bulldogs: Gary IM is still flying T-37s at Williams. Rumor has it he’ll be married by press time. Brian BURGER is still at Myrtle Beach flying A-10s. He and Nancy are expecting their first little one in October, thus should be into the midnight feedings by now.

“I ran into Tim LUCE at Clark AB. He was flying A-10s at Suwon, Korea but is now back in the States. Andy NIEMANN is holding down the fort at Carswell AFB where he’s flying KC-135s. Craig HARDIN got married -he’s still flying F-16s at Homestead. Von GARDINER is still at Offutt and he and Susan are expecting ababy sometime in February. Gary IM ran into Mike LACKOVIC — he’s flying tankers in Oklahoma but gets to take the ole T-37 out for weekend

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spins. Ialso ran into Mark TIRREL in Japan —he was flying C-141s out of Travis and helped Cindy and 1spend two days in Shimya, AK when the C-141 he was copiioting had electrical problems and diverted there. But what do you expect for Space A—it’s virtually free. Mike BUMPUS completed pilot training and will soon be aT-38 IP at Columbus. By the way Cindy and Ihad a little girl in July!” Congratulations John!

While Iwas on aWeapons Training Deployment (WTD) at Zaragosa AB, Spain 1ran into acouple of classmates. Marcus QUINT is doing well as aWild Weasel pilot out of Spangdahlem. He is still his same jovial self and is quite happily married. Ialso ran across Andy CARTER there too. He is also doing well as aWeasel WSO. Back in the first part of November Isaw Mark BUCKY at the Lakenheath O’Club. Mark is flying A-10s out of RAF Alconbury, England. He sounds like he enjoys flying the Wart Hog and looked good. He said he has been base hopping due to the runway work being done at Alconbury but should be back to normal operations by the time this news gets out

Another unexpected visitor to the Heath was Bob SCHAAB, who diverted in from Upper Heyford for weather. Bob is apilot in the F-lllE. He has anew addition to his family also —alittle boy just under one year old. For all of you who know Bob, he hasn’t changed much besides putting on alittle weight Bob was in the States for Jon ORTEGA’S wedding this past fall and was able to see afew of the old Trolls. That update will be in the next issue.

Italked to Jeff HENRY just the other day (which is easy to do since he is in the same squadron Iam) and he filled me in on the lastest he knows. Dean FAIR is going to be one of the first pilots in the F-16 Lantim program at Hill AFB. Koert SCOGGIN is upgrading from aKC-135 to aKC-10 and Andy JONES is expecting anew addition to his family.

Address/assignment changes are: Calvin WILLIAMS is now aaircraft maintenance officer at Clark AFB, Philippines. Julie PINGRY is aC-141 pilot at McGuire AFB, NJ and Mike FORSYTH is chief. Quality Force at Brooks AFB, TX. Jeff SMITH is living in Huber Heights, OH. Larry COOPER moved to anew apartment in Albuquerque. James BELL is now living at Waltham, MA Todd BROOKS is at Dyess AFB, TX. John PUTNEY lives at Gwinn, ML Lori SMAILES lives at Navarre, FL and Cathy PATTON is now somewhere in Europe. Lori (RITTER) SMAILES lives in Fort Walton Beach, FL. John BODE is now at Castle AFB, CA Frank ROSSI is stationed at Upper Heyford, UK James BYERLY is in Central America, Ibelieve Howard AFB, Panama Lee DEPALO is in Europe. Jerry LINDH is at ML Home AFB, ID until the end of April and lastly, Greg HELl is stationed at March AFB and living in Sun City, CA Best of luck in the new year and let me know whats up with you!

Glenn

3953 Thundercloud Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 531-0122

AV: 692-7978

Percent members: 38

● PT

Well, I’ve waited long enough for those few extra letters and now I’m two weeks past my deadline on the 1st of January. However, I’m glad Iwaited to get

those couple extra letters. For those of us who only owe five years, we are well over our halfway point It’s all downhill from here.

Ihope everybody had avery merry Christmas and ahappy New Year. I’m sure the new decade will bring great things for ‘87 as we cruise into the 1990s.

Iheard from Chito PARONG out in California He and his new bride (Loma Scott) are doing great as newlyweds. Congratulations to Chito and Loma At his wedding, there were afew ‘87 grads in attendance.

Chito is athreat engineer for the Intelligence Section at Space Systems Division at LA AFB. Chito also stated that Jeff JACOBS is aproject officer for the SDI program at SSD. Michael MILLER is aproject engineer at SSD in the Space Test Program. Linda FITCH is an intei of fi cer at March AFB. Scott HOFFMAN just got married in April to Ellen Gilmore and he’s now aB-52 pilot out of KI Sawyer. Leroy HOMER is aC-141 pilot out of McGuire AFB. Andy GORROBO is aStan Eval officer at Fairchild AFB, and Kent BORCHELT is aT37 IP at Reese.

Ialso got another letter from Tom (Buzz) REMPFER Greetings to the entire class of ‘87 from Calvin (Mark) CLINE, Dave MEYER, and Jeff MCDANIELS. They are all pilots for the “Pantons” (35 TFS) “First to Fight” “We love the flying, but miss Taco Bell and 7-lls immensley.” Tom, believe it or not has a girlfriend in Phoenix. Calvin is engaged to be married and should be married by this printing to agal named Sally (a chopper pilot out of Hurlburt Field). Dave has agal from Florida and Jeff is pretty serious with aSports Illustrated girl he met at Kunsan. Is she aswimsuit model?

On the other hand, Ireceived some shocking news from Johnny SMITH. Our classmate, ex-playboy, and paragon of military excellence —Marty TATUM has tied the knot He was married on 16 Dec. 1989 to abeautiful hometown girl from Port Arthur, TX In attendance were Sam CANNATA and Ken VELTON. Johnny couldn’t believe it when Marty said “I DO.” On the lighter side, the young (how young) bride (Candace) forgot her ring at the altar and the minister had to nonchalantly slip his off as amakeshift ring during the ceremony. (What about the bride and groom?)

Now, over to Guam. Nigel SIMPSON sent me some Christmas greetings along with some info. As most of you know, the Defense Appropriations Bill cut funding for the 60th BMS —no more Buffs in Guam. Some of our classmates will be unemployed by June. However, Nigel said he did get the honor of retiring the oldest flying Gmodel —second one off the line. Nigel is one of those guys who can brag that he flies an aircraft older than his father. After the deactiviation, he is hoping to get an AFIT assignment and validate a master’s degree. He has been spending some time in California, Diego Garcia, Okinawa, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, and Texas. Other than that Guam is anice place and everyone should volunteer for an assignment

Finally, in the last issue Ifailed to show you apicture of what it is like to be amarine. Billy Bob BROWN sent me this picture of he and Greg TESCH rigged for Special Insertion and Extraction acouple hundred feet off the ground in Sardinia, Itaiy. Tell me, does this look like the Marines have found afew good men?

Strebe

From left are Johnny Smith, Sam Cannata and Ken Velton at Marty Tatum’s wedding.

Enjoying the Parong wedding, from left are Linda Fitch, Jeff Jacobs, Rumil Lomibao (‘88), Mike Miller, Scott Hoffman, Loma Scott, Chito Parong, Leroy Homer, Manny Carballo (Costa Rica exchange student), Andy Gorrobo, and Kent Borchelt

P.S. Ihave anew address. Please take anote of it at the top of the column.

Mark V. Peters

7th AREFS

Carswell AFB, TX 76127-5000 (817) 782-5205

AV; 739-5205

Percent members: 36

Yes, it’s true. You can be trained for too long. After several months here at Castle combined with ayear at UPT I’m getting excited to “do” instead of just learn. By the time this is printed I’ll be at Carswell awaiting all your letters and/or pictures so Ican keep this column filled. Don’t be bashful! The next deadline will be around the middle of March so please send something

MaryLee’s sister's graduation. Now they’re both at Minot, ND, where Jay’s a pilot and MaryLee is doing intel work; another joint spouse success story! Rusty SAVOY finished Armor Officer Basic at Ft Knox, KY, got married to the former Glenda Klumpers in July and is loving life with the 1st of the 37th Armor somewhere in Germany.

Joe TEGTMEYER sent in some info on Sheppard’s 90-01 class; Tam ABEL, T-38, Sheppard; Dave BACZEWSKI, T-37, Sheppard; Scott BALLARD, F-111, Cannon; Mark HANSEN, F-16 MacDill; Chad HENNINGS, A-10, Bentwaters; Rick JOHNSON, A-10, Alconbury; Mark KIRCHOEFFER F-16, MacDill, Keith McKEON, F-15, Kadena; Tyler OTTEN, F-16, MacDill; Robb PERCY, F-16, MacDill; Scott PORTER, OV-10, Davis-Monthan; Dave SHERIFF, OA-10, Suwon; and Tim WETZSEL, A-10, Myrtle Beach.

Tim WETZSEL (ARMED was married to the former Cindy Satterfield of Arlington, TX, and are now expecting. Scott BALLARD also recently married Julie Marie O’Hara. Scott PORTER and wife are also expecting. And instead of getting manied, Joe TEGTMEYER bought anew Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo. Personally Ithink getting married would have been much cheaper!

Mike BLALOCK sent in the photo above of, from left, himself, Steve HARRISON, and Rick MADDOX on Steve’s wedding day. Steve married Jill Worden, his high school sweetheart from Emmett, ID in Oxford, England, where he’s studying (hareiy) and playing on Oxford’s intercollegiate basketball team. Mike’s at Hanscom AFB working in aSPO and Rick is at Castle AFB, CA doing C.E. stuff Reed YOUNG (who’s doing ops research at Tyndall) was supposed to be there but his car caught fire on the drive to Shaw to catch a hop. Let’s hope he had afire extinguisher.

Having just finished Infantry Basic Course at FL Benning, GA, Nathan WANTANABE is busy keeping the North Koreans out of the DMZ with the Army’s “Be All You Can Be” 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry. He wants to know if there are any ‘88ers anywhere near his comer of the globe (Osan, Suwon, or Taegu). If you’re out there drop him aline. He also let me know the latest on his roommate Tony WILLIS. Tony got married after graduation and he and Jennifer are enjoying the East Coast where he’s an S.P. at Andrews. MaryLee HYNDMAN and Jay TUNG (’87) married on June 3rd at USAFA to coincide with

The following is from change-of-address cards and may be alittle old. Mary (NOEHL) BOUCHER and Dave BOUCHER are happily married at McConnell where Mary is chief of Quality Force and Dave is aKC-135 copilot David DRINKARD and Craig MCCURDY are at Lead-In Fighter Training at Holloman. Damian RISPOLl is at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Hiroshi WAJIMA is at Norton as aC-141 copilot David LAVALLEY is in UNT at Mather. Kelly (BONDARUK) NOVAK is amissile Systems Engineer with the 44th Strategic Missile Wing at Ellsworth.

Laurel ALLEN is doing intel with the lES at Offutt Kristen L(FOSDICK) BUTLER is chief of Readiness with the 1003 CES at Peterson. Tim GRONDIN is aB-52 copilot at Castle. John IWANSKI is enjoying Germany as an air weapons controller with the 601TCS at Zweibrucken. Mary (DOLAN) KASCAK is at Fairchild. James K. LEE is aproject engineer with the Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson. Linda PACE is aC-12 pilot with the 12 MAS in Kadena.

Michelle PAPA has moved to Hawaii as has my brother David who is assistant Accounting and Finance officer at Hickam. Charles (’89) is keeping Rockwell honest as acontracting officer in Anahiem, CA Ed SMITH is the OIC of Uw Enforcement at Sheppard. William SMITH is aMissile Warning Operations crew commander at Robins. Kip TURAIN is aC-141 pilot with the 86th MAS at Travis. Gary WAGNER is doing astro for medium launch vehichles at LAAFB. Joe (Brian) WASHINGTON recently married Stephanie Tuttle from Oak Harbor, WA and is now aC-141 pilot at Norton.

Thanks for all the info; keep it coming. Hope everyone has agreat 1990 and remember, in just afew short months we’ll get that massive first lieutenant pay raise!

Paul W. Tibbets IV

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

Home: (602) 926-4190

AV: 474-5568

Percent members: 37

Hello everyone! 1hope all is going well in your careers away from the zoo. If there is any news out there that you would like everyone to hear about, please drop me aline. 1would love to hear from you.

DON’T MISS AMAGAZINE. SEND IN YOUR NEW ADDRESS NOW.

Greg Tesch and Billy Bob Brown as the few, the proud, the dynamic duo.

Joe and “Bride’

The boys on Steve’s wedding day.

Ireceived aletter from Mary Beth NEWLON in November. She is at the Uniformed Services Medical School with (from left in the picture) Grant TIBBETTS, Jim JABLONSKI, Ed “Bulldog” HERNANDEZ, Mary Beth NEWLON, Tim KOSMATKA, Michele PREVOST, Eric FESTER, Brian CROWNOVER, Kim LEGG, and Hany ERVIN. Mary Beth says they are all struggling through gross anatomy and biochemistry, but everyone is passing —some more than others —and everyone is finding time to have fun once in awhile. And better than that, no one has been mugged as of yet in the City of Crime, good old Washington, DC. Brian CROWNOVER is engaged to another medical student he met in August Her name is Kaeti Fairfield and she’s in the Navy now, but Mary Beth says she suspects Kaeti will be Air Force soon. In closing, Mary Beth says wedding bells are also ringing for Jim JABLONSKI and Grant TIBBETTS, planning weddings this summer. Thanks for writing!

Through the good old change-of-address cards Ihave alittle more news to pass along. Roger ANDERSON and his new wife, Trish, are expecting their first child in May ‘90. Todd WENTZLAFF in class 89-12 at Reese AFB taxied aT-37 off the runway during astage ride. Trent KULL and Kristen RIDGEWAY were married in Lubbock, 23 Sept Scott CUEL married Julie 24 Sept Max

DUBROFF married Kathryn Sweeney in Amarillo, TX, 7OcL Jennifer OWENS married Steve Hubble 17 June. Ted SATCHER is at Vance AFB for pilot training, and says he feels sorry for the “poor slobs in UPT at Willy.” Well Ted, I think it is us who should feel sorry for you!

Lastly, Zara SHEIKHOLESLAM finished casual status at the Pentagon and is now in San Angelo. She says several grads are there in Intel School and they frequently get together. These include Wendy RICHARDS, Yvonne BENNETT, Mary O’BRIEN (HOWRY), Randall RICE, Maureen DONAHUE, Jean DONAHUE, Spiros FAFALIOS, Jack COTHREN, Rolo DAREY, Joan HOLT, Jackie JONES, Connie DECHANT, and KATHY GAGNE.

The class 90-14 here at Willy is hanging in there. The weather is beautiful and we still live for weekends. From left in the photo are Kurt HEISER, Larry BRANCH, Mike FREY, Eric CHANDLER and Jerry SCHENCK and his wife, Christine, blowing off some steam at our squadron Christmas party. I’m engaged to Jennifer Trivett, with wedding bells planned for December. That’s about it for this issue. Thanks again to everyone who sent comments to me or the AOG. The deadline for the next issue is March 15. Let me hear from you.

Three Graduates Hold Key Posts in Conglomerate

Fuller D. Atkinson and Edward D. Hopkins, both Class of 1960, have joined Michael I. Miller, ’64, in key positions with Wozniak Industries, Inc., aholding company that acquires and operates industrial businesses. Atkinson Joined the company recently as its first executive vice president and chief operating officer. Hopkins was elected to the firm’s board of directors, and Miller is the company’s chief fi nancial of fi cer.

acquisitions. Atkinson was most recently vice president and general manager at Cinch Manufacturing, adivision of TRW until purchased by aFrench company. He also spent many years with Allied Signal Corp. He has an MBA from Northwestern University, spent six years in the Air Force, and lives in Inverness, 111. with his wife, Judy, and two children.

Hopkins, who became one of only three outside directors of the company, is president and chief executive officer of Medalist Industries of Mequon, Wis., and former president of Interlake Corp., a steel producer and handling company. He has amaster’s degree in management from the University of Southern California and lives with his wife. Dawn, and their three children in River Hills, Wis. Wozniak said he was pleased to have “Ted” Hopkins on his board because “He brings superior industrial management experience to the board.”

Ed Wozniak, president and chief executive officer of the industrial conglomerate bearing his name, said he did not select these three graduates because of their Air Force Academy background nor did any of the three recommend the other. He said he picked them as officers and director of his company because Air Force Academy graduates have outstanding leadership abilities along with an excellent schooling.

Wozniak said Atkinson’s chief operating officer position was created to enable the company to better focus on areas of profitable future growth. He said that Atkinson will concentrate on internal growth while he will work with long-range strategic planning and on

Miller joined the firm in 1987 and had been vice president and treasurer of Gould Inc., Rolling Meadows, 111. He is responsible for all financial, accounting and treasury functions, including corporate¬ wide financial reporting and planning. He has awife and two children and has earned an MBA in finance from the Univeristy of Michigan, a legal degree from Wayne State University and an advanced legal degree in taxation from DePaul University.

Wozniak Industries, which has been an operating company for only three years, expects to have sales of more than $110 million this year from its present subsidiaries. These include General Metal Products which offers stamping, electroplating, assembly and other services at its St Louis, Mo. headquarters, in aplant at Humboldt Tenn., and in four divisions. Also FMI Plastics, which makes engineered plastic products: Mayfair Molded Products, acustom plastic molder which also manufactures marine accessory products; and Commercial Forged Products, the largest U.S. upset forge company with an additional product line of tie rods for marine construction.

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