Checkpoints June 1990

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VIEW FROM THE TOP

Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm, Superintendent

For the past year I have had a committee of senior Academy officers from across the mission elements, under the chairmanship of Col. Phil Caine, the deputy commandant for Military Instruction, considering ways to better articulate just what we do at the Academy and what the outcomes of the Academy experience should be. I not only wanted to be better able to lay out our objectives and program rationale but I also wanted to provide some standards from which to measure how well we do. In short, I want to do a better job of linking our mission statement with both program design and institutional assessment. By doing this, I believe we can give the cadets, faculty, staff and graduates a better-focused picture of our Academy goals.

In the process of articulating our goals, we made several assumptions that I believe are essential. First, we determined to make the number of qualities we thought our graduates should have reasonable and realistic and resist the usual temptation of ending up with a catalog of human virtue. We also said that we are doing a good job at the Academy. We grant a quality college degree, provide excellent military training and ensure that our cadets are in top physical condition. Nonetheless, the Air Force and the world will continue to be dynamic and complex and our graduates must be equipped to enter that world and become its leaders. Officership is also crucial and we believe that service academies and their graduates have a special role as the repository for the traditions and enduring values of officership. In this regard they fill a special and distinct role in the Air Force. Finally, we wanted to try to do a better job of assessing our programs and successes.

As the initial departure point for enumerating our qualities we used the Academy mission statement. As we went into the project, however, it became obvious that there was a change needed there as well. As then written, the term motivation in the mission statement referred only to being a career officer in the United States Air Force. Motivation is essential in more than that, however. It is a crucial part of being an effective officer and leader and we have changed the mission statement accordingly.

“The mission of the Air Force Academy is to provide instruction and experience to all cadets so they graduate with the knowledge, character and motivation essential to leadership as career officers in the United States Air Force.”

In articulating the qualities we expect an Air Force Academy cadet to possess, it became evident that we need

ed a statement or preamble addressing the unique nature of the Academy. The word most used by cadets, staff and graduates when we talked to them was experience. This word and concept is the focus of the qualities which follow.

Qualities of an Air Force Academy Graduate

The purpose of the Air Force Academy is to produce career Air Force officers devoted to duty, honor and country. Graduates of the Air Force Academy enter the Air Force with a unique combination of experiences—military, athletic, academic, ethical—designed to produce leaders with a special set of qualities.

Knowledge: Officers who have the skills provided by a sound and balanced undergraduate academic curriculum and the ability to formulate problems and devise and implement solutions in diverse and ambiguous situations.

Officers with a firm understanding of the role of the military in society, the history and traditions of their service, and an appreciation of military customs and courtesies.

Officers who can meet the varied challenges that are traditionally the calling of the military, including the ability to communicate and work effectively and compassionately with others.

Character: Officers with high moral standards who recognize the ethical aspects of situations, determine the right thing to do and then do it.

Officers who have the self-discipline, adaptability, stamina and courage to perform their duty responsibly in both routine activities and the extreme and prolonged conditions of risk and stress that occur in the national defense.

Officers who subordinate themselves to the service of their country, the Air Force and their unit in war and peace.

Motivation: Officers who inspire pride in their units and are predisposed to a career in the Air Force and a lifetime of service to the nation.

Officers who are committed to lifelong personal and professional development and growth.

The revised Academy mission statement and the qualities that further define that statement will officially take effect at the beginning of Fall Semester 1990. At that time the old mission statement will be replaced in all official channels and the cadets, staff and faculty will be briefed on the changes and how they fit into our total concept of commissioning the finest young officers in the world.

Colonel Earns Top FRG Award

Col. Robert B. Giffen, ’65, permanent professor and head of the department of astronautics, was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany for his work as the Air Force attache at the United States Embassy from 1987 to 1989.

The medal is the highest that the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) can confer on non-Germans and was approved by Helmut Kohl, president of the FRG. Colonel Giffen was presented the award by FRG Consul General Walter Konig during a ceremony at the Academy in May. The colonel is the first officer stationed at USAFA to receive this award.

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On an annual basis, your Association of Graduates (AOG) solicits donations to the Academy through the Air Force Academy (AFA) Fund. The primary purpose of this fund is to raise money which provides an “extra margin of excellence” to the cadet experience. Most of the projects supported by the fund have been recommended by either the superintendent or members of the associations’s board of directors. However, the board of directors will also consider proposals recommended by AOG members which would benefit the AOG membership, cadets and/or the Academy.

All member-initiated funding proposals must be received by the AOG not later than Oct. 1 and competition for available funds is very intense. If you are interested in making a proposal for the board’s consideration, please contact the AOG’s vice president for Services, Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, for the appropriate proposalformat.

The goal for the current AFA Fund is to raise $200,000. In the past, the fund has been used to purchase a Cessna 150 aircraft for the Competition Flying Team, to purchase three ASK-21 sailplanes, and to support the Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar. The fund was also used to create and support the Humanitarian Fund and the Graduate Dependent Scholarship Endowment, to purchase a new sound system for the Cadet Chorale and to support various cadet clubs and squadron projects. Other fund projects include continuing support of various academic conferences and symposia, purchase of the Lance P. Sijan biography for new cadets, and support of many other cadet academic projects.

In considering a proposal, the board uses a set of guidelines and criteria which are summarized below, not necessarily in order of priority.

Fund money will be used for Academy and cadet support, programs for Academy graduates, appropriate pro

jects that build linkages between cadets and graduates, and to enhance the attraction and retention of AOG members.

Fund money devoted to the Cadet Wing and/or the Academy will be used to help provide the “extra margin of excellence.” This term means any item which adds to the quality of education, training, and morale of cadets or the level of prestige for the Academy.

Funding for graduate programs will be directed to projects which provide for professional growth and development, promote a greater sense of community among graduates, produce direct graduate benefits, create or expand local/chapter programs and associations, and foster improved ties with the Academy and the AOG. Graduate-oriented programs will be given a high funding priority.

Funding emphasis may be given to equipment and facilities acquisition which bear a lasting value to the Academy and/or graduate community.

In most cases, the fund will be used in such a manner as to provide the broadest benefit to graduates and cadets.

The board will consider favorably the extent, method, and ease of recognition to be given to the AOG and fund donors.

—There will be no quantitative limit on any project funded.

There will be no limit to the number of projects which can be funded in a given fund cycle.

—Fund monies may be set aside for future specified or unspecified purposes. Multi-year programming for single or continuous projects is allowable.

—The total cost of fund administration will be borne by the fund.

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Capt. Francis R. Gabreski, Class of 1981, was named winner of the 1990 Jabara Award for Airmanship by Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm. Captain Gabreski won the honor for work which was crucial to the successful deployment and employment of the AC-130H Spectre gunships prior to and during Operation JUST CAUSE in Panama. The winner was an AC-130H flight examiner aircraft commander in the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. and was the Military Airlift Command nominee.

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A pilot with extensive background in C-130 formation procedures, Captain Gabreski shared his expertise during Operation FOAL EAGLE in Korea with squadron pilots, developing and validating formation procedures for the AC-130H. Upon his return from Korea, he immediately went to Panama to support highly-sensitive training missions for Operation JUST CAUSE. There he validated the tactic of concentric firing, which puts multiple gunships in stacked orbits, allowing a tremendous amount of highly-accurate firepower to be delivered to a single target by two or more gunships. This tactic was never used in combat before and became a pivotal part of the operation.

On Dec. 19, 1989, Captain Gabreski and his crew made a heavyweight takeoff into poor weather conditions from Hurlburt Field and quickly boresighted his weapons over the Gulf of Mexico. The long flight to Panama involved flying low level over the water to evade early- warning radar and two night aerial refuelings in poor weather. His crew was to provide close air support and armed reconnaissance for a U.S. Army Special Forces team tasked to secure the Rio Pacora Bridge. The success of the operation hinged on his crew’s ability to stop Panamanian Defense Forces Battalion 2000, one of General Noriega’s elite units. Preventing the battalion from crossing the bridge was necessary to keep reinforcements from reaching Torrijos/Tocumen Airport and Panama City. Captain Gabreski’s crew arrived on station simultaneously with the Army Special Forces ground team. He immediately responded to a call from the friendly ground team to stop a column of five enemy vehicles moving toward the bridge, locating the targets, rolling in the gunship, and laying down a highly-accurate explosive volley of 40mm and 105mm rounds. He scored a direct hit on a troop-laden personnel carrier leading the convoy, stopping the remaining vehicles. His crew also disabled numerous other vehicles but despite receiving initial heavy losses, troops from Battalion 2000 continued their attack, trying to cross the bridge on foot.

In spite of the threat of small arms and heavy machine gun fire, Captain Gabreski used his 20mm cannons to halt the enemy advance. In three separate instances enemy forces tried desperately to cross the bridge. He displayed exemplary flying skills in stopping all three attacks, having to fire within 80 meters of the friendly position. After the attack, the crew provided armed reconnaissance around the area for the remainder of the night, preventing any subsequent attacks on the bridge.

Had this bridge not been secured, enemy reinforcements would have reached La Comandancia and the airport resulting in much heavier fighting, more loss of U.S. lives, and jeopardizing the success of the entire operation. Captain Gabreski and his crew tallied nine vehicles destroyed and at least 20 enemy personnel killed, with no friendly casualties.

The 1990 Jabara Award will be presented to Captain Gabreski during the Jabara Award Reception and Banquet the evening of Saturday, Sept. 15 at Homecoming 1990. This year there were two runners-up for the Jabara Award. They were:

Maj. CYRIL K. HAINES, JR., ’77, who was nominated by U.S. Air Forces in Europe and who distinguished himself as the chief of Flight

Crew Training Development for the Aircrew Training Squadron, NATO Airborne Early Warning (NAEW) E-3A Component, Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, West Germany. The E-3A Component is the NATO Alliance’s first multinational flying unit, making it unique in military history. Under the direction of the three major NATO commanders, its mission is to provide airborne early warning and fighter control to any location in NATO’s theater of operation. Major Haines was selected to lead the initial flight crew team which included providing component oversight for the purchase of three commercial Boeing 707 aircraft, each costing over $21 million. Additionally, he was responsible for all training required to bring the new aircraft on line with fully-operational crews. No single individual has made a more significant contribution to this valuable program than Major Haines through his superb performance as an airman and leader.

Capt. ROBERT H. HENDRICKS, ’80, (navigator) and Capt. JEFFREY K. BEENE, ’82 (pilot) who were nominated by Strategic Air Command for distinguishing themselves on Oct. 4, 1989 while flying a disabled B-1B. Losing a hydraulic system which adversely affected flight control operation, the crew declared an in-flight emergency upon their return to Dyess AFB, Texas. On their first landing attempt, only the main gear extended, with the nose gear remaining up and locked. The crew then tried two unsuccessful “touch-and-gos” in an effort to jar the nose gear loose and Captain Hendricks tried using safety wire and a paper clip to “jumper” cannon plug connections to no avail. On its final approach, the B-1B was flown slightly faster than normal to reduce sink rate. Captain Beene flew the aircraft smoothly to a lake bed. Once the nose touched, the crew quickly shut down all four engines and allowed the aircraft to skid to a gentle stop. The skill and courage of the crew resulted in the safe recovery of a valuable aircraft.

The other distinguished Jabara Award nominees for 1990 were:

Maj. (Ret) JAMES O. ICENHOUR, ’67, who was nominated by Pan American World Airways for heroic action during a takeoff of a Boeing 727 aircraft. Major Icenhour noticed another aircraft entering the runway he was on, steered right of the center line, and rotated the aircraft at 100 knots, 15 knots below normal takeoff speed. Damage was limited to a tail skid compressor and a scraped number two engine reverser activator fairing. There were 129 passengers and a crew of seven aboard the civilian airliner.

Lt. Col. THEODORE J. WEIRZBANOWSKI, ’68, who was nominated by Air Force Systems Command for sustained superior performance for the significant impact he made on the design and development of the X-29 (forward swept wing research aircraft) and the X-30 (national aerospace plane). His contributions to the future of the U.S. aerospace industry and the Air Force mission are unparalleled.

Maj. EDWARD L. KASL, ’75, who was nominated by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) for his sustained superior performance as an aviator and a leader. The PACAF Inspector General rated his mission planning cell as “Outstanding —Best seen to date.” As team leader for the 432 Tactical Fighter Wings’s Gunsmoke ’89 team, Major Kasl and his team won the “shootoff,” scoring nearly 20 percent higher than the closest competitor. He is the reigning Top Gun in his wing and the only pilot to receive “Exceptionally Qualified” ratings on his last two emergency procedures evaluations.

Maj. WAYNE H. KELLENBENCE, ’78, who was nominated by Tactical Air Command for his sustained superior performance as an F-16 pilot and a flight commander. He was the top graduate of his F-16 conversion course and in four months completed Mission Ready Qualification, four-ship flight lead upgrade, and instructor pilot upgrade. He has won “Top Gun” honors. As a leader he inspires and recognizes good performance plus he identifies and corrects problem areas. His concern for people resulted in 100 percent retention of his flight.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Enlisted Visit Dispels

Many Academy “Myths”

(Editor’s note: Earlier this year we received a letterfrom Lt. Col. Sam Grier, ’73, concerning the reaction of SAC’s outstanding airmen to the Academy environment during their visit here in February. The letter touched on numerous areas of the Academy which we felt should be addressed by the Academy’s senior enlisted advisor, who is quoted in the letter, and also the commandant and dean, as their programs were mentioned in the letter.)

Dear Editor:

I thought you would like to hear some of the comments as reported by the SAC News Service on 23 Feb 90 made by SAC’s outstanding airmen who toured the Air Force Academy. According to CMSgt Chuck Porter, the Air Force Academy senior enlisted advisor, the trip would “shed some of the myths that surround this great institution.”

“I was more impressed with the Air Force Academy than I thought I’d be,” said TSgt Bob Feldbauer. “I pictured an extreme military environment, but it involved more academics than I thought it would. Being able to talk with the cadets gave me a greater appreciation for what they have to go through before becoming an Air Force Officer.”

“I thought the Academy would be much more strict and militaristic, but it wasn’t like that at all,” said TSgt James Gross. “Now that I have an idea of what it’s like, I’d try to convince my children to think about applying to the Academy.”

What a relief to find out that one of the myths surrounding the Air Force Academy that it is a military institution has finally been shed. I had thought that the purpose of the Academy was to graduate Air Force officers, but I’m glad to find out that its real purpose is to provide a pleasant environment to study academics like most other colleges. I imagine the plush rooms complete with stuffed animals and cheerleader pom poms on the bookshelves the lack of rifles, the absence of retreat cermonies, seniors living “off campus”, fourth classmen sitting at rest at meals, cadets casually cutting across the grass from Mitchell Hall on their way to Arnie’s, and the new Academy icon ACADEMICS had nothing to do with their impressions.

I hope the Academy continues to shed those myths. Next thing you know, people might believe that you’re supposed to graduate from the Air Force Academy with the desire to pursue a career in the Air Force.

Best regards,

Samuel Grier Class of ’73

THE CHIEF RESPONDS

Checkpoints Editor

I too was surprised to read the report by the SAC news service and supposedly a quote by me saying that their trip to the Academy would

“shed some of the myths that surrounded this great institution”. That quote is inaccurate. I would never refer to this great institution, meaning the Air Force Academy, as having “myths”.

We’ve been hosting the SAC Outstanding Airmen of the Year for the past six years and we did again this year back in Feb. 1990. We gave them a half-day tour of the Academy, which included: review of noon meal formation, eating lunch with the cadets in Mitchell Hall, tours of the chapel, visitors center, field house, and the airmanship program. That evening we hosted a dinner at the Academy NCO Club in their honor. Our public affairs office conducts the tours and I accompany them. I did explain to the SAC Outstanding Airmen of the Year our mission at the Academy and what we do to train our future Air Force officers. Also, having enlisted personnel from bases around the country visit with cadets helps to enhance the cadets’ understanding of what the enlisted force does in our Air Force.

I’m sure there have been many changes here at the Air Force Academy since Lt. Col. Grier graduated in 1973. Hopefully, these changes have kept pace with today’s military and academic requirements and we are producing the kind of military officers needed in today’s Air Force.

Charles C. Porter Jr., CMSgt, USAF

Air Force Academy Senior Enlisted Advisor

COMMANDANT’S REPLY

Dear Editor

This is in response to the letter you received from Lt. Col. Samuel Grier that is scheduled to appear in your summer issue of Checkpoints. I must take issue with the concerns expressed in that letter to the effect that the Air Force Academy is not a military institution.

First of all, Lt. Col. Grier has based his comments on the observations of SAC’s outstanding airmen. These airmen and NCOs had no previous exposure to the Academy, its mission or the environment created to fulfill that mission. To them, the notion of a military academy probably conjured up the image of a beleaguered freshman in a brace in some sterile hallway in an ancient dormitory being mercilessly harassed by three or four seniors for some microscopic speck of dust on his shoes. This stereotype is completely understandable in this day and age when Hollywood and television convey that very image all the time, but this stereotype is wrong. The observations these outstanding airmen made merely reflected this fact and I would like to address a few of those observations specifically.

Complete dormitory renovations took place from 1982 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1988 and the result has been better living conditions for the cadets. Dilapidated old furniture was replaced and carpet was put down. Depending on their class year, cadets are allowed a certain amount of memorabilia in their rooms. The upper three classes may have stereos, the upper two may own cars, and the firsties may have

televisions. Retreat ceremonies are held each Friday and cadets march to breakfast and lunch each weekday. No cadet is allowed to live downtown under any circumstances. Freshman do not sit at rest at meals until after recognition with a few exceptions for special occasions. The grass area of the terrazzo is off limits to normal foot traffic; however, during certain motivational activities cadets are authorized in the “spirit hill” area. Cadets no longer carry rifles except during basic training because it was decided in 1986 that training with rifles no longer contributed to the mission of the Academy. The commandant at the time, Brig. Gen. Sam Westbrook, ’63, wrote a letter to Checkpoints magazine explaining the decision process in detail. And finally, academics have always been one of the pillars of the Academy and one that is often overlooked by those who are unfamiliar with military academies.

I appreciate both Sam Grier’s concern for the institution and his willingness to express that concern. All of us who have been part of the Academy either as cadets or members of the staff have an emotional investment here. No one wants to see us stray from principles in which we all believe. The outstanding young men and women in the Cadet Wing today are as proud of what they are and what they represent as any of us were. Our superintendent is keeping us clearly focused on the mission and, despite what may be perceived from the press, the place hasn’t degenerated into an effete boarding school.

Sincerely

Joseph

J. Redden, Brig Gen, USAF Class of 1964 Commandant of Cadets

THE DEAN’S ANSWER

Response to Checkpoints Letter:

The Air Force Academy is a military institution committed to providing the Air Force with dedicated, intelligent and professional young officers. In meeting the commensurate demand to guide the intellectual development of our cadets, we provide one of the top programs of undergraduate education in the country.

Graduates are well aware that over a year’s time the focus of cadets shifts between military training activites and academic educational activities. I am sure that had SAC’s outstanding airmen visited the Academy over the summer periods or on a training Staurday, they would have been strongly impressed by the intensity and professionalism of our military training programs. Had they visited during our “finals week,” I would hope they would have noted the cadets’ intensive academic preparation.

In the classroom, our faculty establishes the effective working environment of officers and subordinates typified throughout the Air Force. The classroom environment is professional (the section marcher still calls the room to attention and reports in), though not representative of a basic military training or “boot camp” setting.

I want to assure our graduates that we are (Continued on page 15.)

USAFA Graduates... Working Together...

AFA Society Board Members

Officers

Edward E. Legasey '67 President

Jeffrey A. Levy '64 Vice President

Alfred M. Wurglitz '70 Secretary

Timothy J. Graves '65 Treasurer

Directors

J.W. "Bill" Stealey '70 Past President

A. J. Beauregard '68

James R. Clark, Jr. '68

Arthur D. Farrington '62

Timothy J. Graves '65

Richard L. Klass '62

Dennis R. See '59

Jerome S. Wilkowski '65

Harvard, Stanford and even U.S. Military Academy at West Point have one.

And now, USAFA has one, too an association of Air Force Academy graduates dedicated to success and achievement in business careers. Like the West Point Society of New York, a sister organization to the West Point AOG, our AFA Society is a powerful networking organization filled with successful businessmen, lawyers, entrepreneurs and all kinds of achievers.

The AFA Society of Washington, DC has just completed its third successful year with over 200 dedicated members. We meet five times each year for 1) networking, 2) idea and information exchange, and 3) business opportunity identification.

Our guest speakers have included General McDermott, former USAFA Dean, Norm Augustine, CEO of Martin Marietta, and David Thompson, founder of Orbital Sciences.

We have reviewed and visited interesting businesses and helped identify opportunities for grads as entrepreneurs, bankers and corporate managers.

We have networked to help one another.

We want you to join us in our Washington, DC Society or start your own chapter of the Society in your town.

Our founders are Bill Stealey (USAFA '70, CEO of MicroProse Software, 301-771-6701) and A1 Wurglitz (USAFA '70, Chief Counsel for PRC and Advanced Technology Incorporated, 703620-8329). Both would be happy to talk with you and provide materials to get you going. Call or write us! Let's get started.

Air Force Academy Society of Washington DC PO Box 7028

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(Letters: Continued from page 13.)

clearly focused on the military, athletic, ethical and academic aspects of our mission: “...to provide instruction and experience to all cadets so that they graduate with the knowledge and character essential to leadership and the motivation to become career officers in the United States Air Force.”

Erlind G. Royer, Brig Gen, USAF Dean of the Faculty

PROMOTION/PATCH INFORMATION AIRED

Dear Sir:

First, the 21st Squadron patch was designed by my roommate, then C1C Grant D. Callin (now major, retired) in the winter of 1962. A contest was authorized by the AOC, a Major Rooney, (now lieutenant colonel, retired) to design the patch and win a free weekend pass. The rules included no reference to alcohol, drugs, war or gambling. Grant disregarded the rules as he often did, and submitted what was far and away the best design of the Ace and Jack of spades on a green background. I suspect Major Rooney also disregarded the rules in approving the design.

Second, reference “grad commitment”. I believe the grads are being unfairly maligned. The fact of the matter is that it is nearly impossible to have an Air Force career due to the congressional limits imposed on the services of 30 years of service, and “up or out” combined with promotion statistics dependent upon the size of the force.

For example, 68 of 306 members of the Class of 1974 were not selected for lieutenant colonel. That’s 22 percent of the undeniably motivated 14-year group which almost certainly will not serve beyond 20 years. Some of my classmates from 1963 are being asked to retire, “forced out”, without being permitted to serve the 30 years they qualify for. The hard fact for a 22-year-old grad is that UNLESS HE MAKES GENERAL, HE WILL HAVE TO GET A JOB AS A CIVILIAN BEFORE HE IS 53, because 53 is just too young to retire, especially on what the Air Force will pay him. Since we’re all civilians, sooner or later, let’s stop berating those who realized the obvious sooner.

Let me take this opportunity to tout the Air Reserve Forces. This group allows those of us who are motivated Air Force people to continue to serve even though the realities of the system dictate a civilian post. It is meaningful service, it will allow you to earn an honorable retirement, and it has much of the camaraderie we loved on active duty.

In summary, the motivation of our grads should not be questioned since it is really not the problem.

I expect that those who read the above will want to categorize the author, so I will make it easy. I spent 17'A years on active duty, was passed over for lieutenant colonel three times, joined the USAF Reserves and finished my 20 active years. I now collect pay each month and enjoy the privileges of a retired colonel. I am also a captain for American Airlines. I may have learned this lesson the hard way, but I learned it very well.

Sincerely,

Hank Hoffman, ’63

Col. USAFR(Ret)

SOCIETY PROMOTES

GRAD NETWORKING

Dear Fellow Grads:

AII of us can be as successful in our second careers as we were in our first. As graduates of the Air Force Academy and as Air Force officers we experienced the glorious feeling of “success”. That same feeling is the basis for most college alumni organizations—and also for the Air Force Academy Society of Washington, D.C.

The Air Force Academy Society of Washington D.C. was founded in 1988 by A1 Wurglitz,’70, and me, Bill Stealey, ’70, to provide a networking organization for graduates who have already gone on to second careers, as well as for those who are making a transition from military to civilian careers.

Our objective is to bring USAFA excellence, enthusiasm, and accomplishment to our second careers through education and interaction with others who are already successful in the civilian world. With over 200 active members in the Washington area, we think we are accomplishing our goals.

We meet on a regular basis five times a year. One of our major functions is to promote networking—to introduce our members to people they can call for help in contacting others who can provide information and assistance in achieving their goals.The goals are determined by each member individually. We support the mechanics and logistics of achieving those goals.

We have had entrepreneurs, bankers, corporate executives, and government executives discuss their positions and the opportunities for success in all types of potential second careers.

We have had Norm Augustine, chairman of Martin Marietta; David Thompson, founder and chairman of Orbital Services (an entrepreneur and recent recipient of a very suecessful public stock offering); Conley Ricker, founder and president of Virginia Commerce Bank; General Robert F. McDermott from USAA, former Academy dean; Chuck Redman, ’66, from the State department; and T. Allan McArtor, ’64 administrator, FAA.

We were all chosen for our enthusiasm and leadership ablility, and our ability to get the job done. Those same requirements are sorely needed in the business world. Our graduates can become executives, entrepreneurs and statesmen, just as they have been generals in the military world.

I think we are accomplishing our goals. I think most of our members agree. We would like you to join us. You can reach us by calling A1 Wurglitz at (702) 620-8328; our new president, Ted Legasey, ’67, (703) 558-4762; or me at (301) 771-6701. Also, any grad in the Washington area surely knows about us. This can be fun, educational and profitable for all of us. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Warmest regards,

Bill Stealey, Past President, Air Force Academy Society of Washington, D.C. Chairman, MicroProse Software, Inc.

GRADUATE DEFENDS COST OF ACADEMIES

(Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to an article published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper concerning an accusation by the GAO that Academies were not accurately reporting their pergraduate costs. Senator John Glenn, D-Ohio, is chairman of the Senate Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel. “Five and fly” refers to the cadet slang phrasefor the attitude of quitting after the required five years andflyingfor the airlines which was mentioned in the story.)

Dear Senator Glenn,

After reading the April 5, 1990 article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the cost of military academy graduates, I want you to know about some of us the bean counters (GAO) missed. My experience with inspections and auditors is they only count the beans they see or want to count.

I graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1968. Following flight school and subsequent assignments (including Vietnam and B-52s), I declined a promotion to major and resigned from the active forces in 1980.

The Boeing Military Airplane Company, Wichita, Kan. hired me as a flight test engineer. I also joined the Kansas Air National Guard. The irony is after 10 years, I am now able to contribute to our national defense with much greater impact than if I had remained on active duty. (I think colonels and generals move around too much to be effective in their jobs.)

As a lieutenant colonel in the Reserves, I serve as a technical consultant to the Secretary of Defense on technology transfer issues. On training weekends, I share my flying and combat experience with the First Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., helping them plan and complete various operational tasks.

Many of my classmates and fellow graduates are still actively contributing at bargain rates to our national defense. We do it because we learned about duty, honor, country and commitment at the academies.

“Five and fly?” Look at the complete story. Not all of us who left the actives before 20 years of service chased the airlines. We are still in uniform as Reservists (including many airline pilots check the 1989 Air Force top gun!).

The Plain Dealer and the GAO have only documented part of the story. Frankly, I was surprised a Marine aviator jumped on the bandwagon. Don’t be misled by the media or narrow-minded bureaucrats.

If you or any of your staff want to talk more about this subject, I’ll be in Washington in mid June on Reserve duty working for OSD/DTSA. Thanks for listening.

Vern McGraw, Class of 1968 Engineering Technical Chief Sverdrup Technology, Inc./ Lt. Col. USAFR

Class of ’86 Answers Challenge

Members of the Classes of ’86, ’87, and ’88 were challenged in this year’s annual Air Force Academy (AFA) Fund. These three classes were challenged to set the pace for all classes in participating in the annual fund. To date, the Class of 1986 has the highest number of donors of these classes congratulations ’86! Keep setting the pace!

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Ruggers Win Second Consecutive National Championship

By Lt. Col. Vern Francis, ’71 USAFA Rugby Coach

The Academy Rugby Team won its second consecutive National Collegiate Rugby Championship, again finishing at the top of the nation’s 400 collegiate rugby teams. The year began with all of the college teams in the nation competing for the title, but by mid-April the field had been narrowed to the Final Four, the Territorial Champions from the East, Midwest, West and Pacific. The 1990 Steinlager National Collegiate Rugby Championships, held May 5-6 on the polo fields at Pebble Beach, Calif., produced some of the best college rugby ever seen in this country. As Rugby Magazine put it:

“Nurtured by such an environment, the collegiate champions of our four territorial unions produced superlative rugby in the pursuit of the 1990 Steinlager National Collegiate Championship. On that weekend, Army (East), Ohio State (Midwest), Air Force (West), and Cal-State Long Beach (Pacific) clashed in furiously competitive battle, each side determined its standard should prevail in the 11th staging of the Championship. That six points constituted the widest victory margin during the four games indicates the competitive balance; but ultimately one side proved its superiority.”

Spectators view a scrum between the Air Force Academy and Military Academy Rugby Teams during the game in which Air Force captured the National Collegiate Rugby Championship for the second year in a row.

Saturday’s semifinals matched West Point against Long Beach State and Ohio State against Air Force. Prior to the start of the match, Air Force was surprised by a pregame visit and pep talk from General Jimmy Doolittle, World War II hero and Congressional Medal of Honor winner. Air Force was heavily favored over the unknown Ohio State, but the Academy found itself behind 3-12 after only 14 minutes of the 80-minute match. By halftime the Zoomies had pulled ahead 25-12. The second half was a veritable brawl with Ohio State battling back and chipping away at the Air Force lead. At the final whistle it was 37-32, Air Force. As Air Force forward captain Mike Junk put it “We didn’t need a slugfest today. We’re not a team that can play a defensive game. We have one mode— quick. And credit Ohio State. I have a lot to say for ’em.”

Army narrowly defeated the Cal State Long Beach 20-18 when Cal State’s All-American fly half and kicker missed a penalty kick which would have tied the game as time expired. The stage was set for the AllService Academy Championship match. The previous three Army-Air Force matches were decided by a total of six points with Air Force win-

Rockwell International Continues AOG Support

For the eighth consecutive year, Rockwell International provided generous financial support to the Association of Graduates (AOG). In April, James A. McDivitt, senior vice president, Government Operations, forwarded a check for $2,000, representing Rockwell’s desire to assist the AOG in “enhancing the quality of education offered at the Academy.” The grant, committed to the AOG Endowment Fund, strengthens the association’s ability to provide continuing support to a wide variety of cadet and Academy programs in the face of tightening federal budgets. Rockwell International, one of the original AOG Corporate Members, has been a consistent and welcome supporter of the association since 1983.

ning two and Army defeating Air Force at Colorado Springs Nov. 5, 1989 in their last meeting by a mere two points. Asked how he felt about playing Army in the Championship, Lt.Col. Vern Francis. Class of ’71 and Air Force head coach, responded “in my heart I couldn’t be happier to see the two service academies in the championship; we’re guaranteed that the 1990 National Championship will go to one of us! But as a coach, I’d rather play any other team in the country than Army. When we play them, it’s a crap shoot. They’re big, fast, fit, physical, well-coached and they will never quit!”

The game began with Army taking a 6-0 lead by 20 minutes into the game on two penalty kicks. At halftime, Army maintained a 6-4 lead after Air Force had missed two makeable penalty kicks. Air Force managed to score three tries to gain an 18-6 advantage with only five minutes remaining in the match. Army scored the final point of the game after recovering a fumbled ball and galloping 80 yards for the try to end the match at 18-12, Air Force.

Sports Illustrated summarized the camaraderie between the two teams:

“The academy teams were understandably proud to be playing each other for the championship. So proud, said Army coach Lieutenant Colonel Mike Mahan, standing on the pitch as a white fog crept in through the stately Monterey pines, that ‘we’d be happy to play Air Force not just in this beautiful place but in Nome, Alaska.’ Mahan’s enthusiasm was scarcely dampened by his defeat. ‘This is a rivalry built on comradeship. There are no losers in a game like this.’”

Back captain Bill Jacobus summarized the bittersweet feelings of the Air Force team when he said “Boy, what a way to end our Academy rugby careers: two National Championships! It’s sad to realize I won’t be playing with these guys regularly anymore. But I know I’ll see many of them on the rugby field again with the Air Force and Combined Services teams.”

Senior Tim Bohman was named the National Championship’s Most Valuable Back for the second consecutive year and was again named an All-American. In June he played on the All-American team against the All-Canadian team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and toured Australia with the U.S. Combined Armed Services Team.

General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle (USAF, Ret) poses with the National Champion Air Force Academy Rugby Team. Team members presented the general with a rugby uniform as a memento ofthe occasion.

In other rugby news sent in from Chuck Curran, 'll former director of Air Force Rugby, Warren “Sean” Edris, ’71, is the coach of the Denver Barbarians which won the National Rugby Club championships this year. Harry Laws, ’69, the founder of the Combined Services Rugby Committee (organizers of rugby for active-duty folks) is back in the states and has reassumed the title of director of Air Force Rugby for the U.S.A. Rugby Football Union. Harry was one of the early personalities behind USAFA rugby when he was a cadet. Finally, Denny Merideth, ’73, was recently named head coach of the Combined Services Select Side, an all-star squad of the best ruggers in the military. They’re currently on their way back from Australia, site of the 1990’s biannual tour.

A memorial fund has been established to support USAFA rugby in memory of Capt. Ross A. LaTorra, ’80, a former Academy rugger and rugby enthusiast. Donations may be made to the Capt. Ross A. LaTorra Memorial Fund, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000.

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BUILDING FUND DONORS

The AOG Board of Directors acknowledges with sincere appreciation the following contributors who pledged and made cash contributions to the AOG Building Fund from April 3 to June 15, 1990. We encourage others to join these dedicated graduates and friends in this most important project. Contributions and pledges made after June 15, 1990 will be listed in the next publication of Checkpoints.

CHECKPOINTS

DONORS

($25,000-$99,999)

Boeing Company

CONTRAILS DONORS

($10,000-$24,999)

Northrop Corporation

FALCON DONORS

($5,000-59,999)

LtCol(Ret) & Mrs Richard &

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Trelma Coppock ’61 Col Brock T Strom Ret ’59 Match of Burlington Northern Foundation

TALON DONORS

($1,000-54,999)

Mr & Mrs Gene Ammons

Mr & Mrs Gerald H Anderson

Dr & Mrs Gerald Benson

Mr Ohannes R Berberian

Mr & Mrs Joseph Boffa

Mr & Mrs Michael T Brockey

Dr & Mrs Ross E Burgh

Mrs William A Chapman in

memory of William A Chapman

Mr & Mrs Everett M Christensen

Mr & Mrs Everett M Christensen

match of Madelia Telephone Company

Ms Catharine P Colgate

LtCol Joseph G DeSantis Ret '59

match of McDonnell Douglas Foundation

Mr & Mrs Allen Dickey

Joseph J Dutko

Norman Gregory Fairhurst Memorial Fund ’63

Mr & Mrs Charles H Ferguson

Mr Mark Ferris ’73 match of Textron Charitable Trust

Mr & Mrs Vincent J Gillis

Col & Dr Walter L Gray Sr

Dr & Mrs John C Hackethorn

Mr & Mrs Ronnie L Hancock

Mr & Mrs Michael B Harris

Dr Sheldon T Hess

Mr & Mrs Dale R Hicks

Col & Mrs Joseph K Jarboe

Mr & Mrs Warren M Jensen

Dr & Mrs Donald M Jeppesen

Mr & Mr Robert E Johnson

Mr & Mrs Joseph M Juby

Maj Russel B. Kline ’78

Mr & Mrs Daniel P Lassiter

Col & Mrs John G Lesman

Mr & Mrs Lonnie G Liebel

Mr & Mrs Walter C Link

Mr & Mrs John A MacDonald

Mr & Mrs Gary L Martini

Michael Glen McVay Memorial Fund ’75

Mr & Mrs Earl C Melick

Dr & Mrs Leon G Michl

Mr & Mrs Richard M Ney

Mr & Mrs Harold W Nichols

Mr & Mrs James R Parco

Mr & Mrs John S Rarey

Col Edwin D Rosane Ret ’59 match of USAA

Mr & Mrs Thomas L Sands

Col John A Schira Jr ’60

Jerry R Skinner

Dr & Mrs George H Smith

Mr & Mrs Richard Stokes

Textron Charitable Trust

LtCol & Mrs Terry S Thompson

Mr Patrick D Tisdale Jr ’79

Mr & Mrs David Vaughan

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Mrs Suzanne

Col. Jim Wilhelm (USAF, Ret), AOG vice president, Development, at left, accepts a $1,000 check from Jan and Joe Healy for the AOG Building Fund. The Healys made the presentation on behalf of the Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, N. Y. Parents Club after the commissioning ceremony for their son, 2nd Lt. Andrew Healy, Class of ’90, at right. This was the third $1,000 installment on the parent’s club’s pledge of $5,000.

fHuilding Fund Donors: Continuedfrom previous page.)

Mr & Mrs Anthony S Ventresca

Mr & Mrs Kenneth A Weber

Mr & Mrs Strettle F Whitting Jr

Col James E Wilhelm Ret ’61

Mr & Mrs James L Williams

Maj Richard Wolniewicz Ret ’64 match of Martin Marietta Corp

Mr & Mrs Daniel Wright

Mr & Mrs Marvin T Zorn

TAKEOFF DONORS

(S25-S999)

Lt Col Jeffrey L Acurso ’70

Col & Mrs H Ward Adams

Mr & Mrs Franklyn G Aerstin

LtGen(Ret) & Mrs James H Ahmann

Mr & Mrs Arcadio M Alberto

Mr & Mrs Frederic L Aldrian

Mr & Mrs Paul Alfonso

Mr & Mrs L Edwin Alford Jr

Dr & Mrs David A Allerheiligen

Capt & Mrs Francis X Amsler

Mr & Mrs George E Anderson

Mr & Mrs Ernest A Arnold

LtCol & Mrs Gerard Baden

Mr & Mrs Arthur F Bagomolny

Ms Carolyn Baker

Mr & Mrs Ronald Walter Balka

Donation

Mr & Mrs Charles E Balkcum

Mr & Mrs W Gary Ball

Mr & Mrs Aniello Balzano

Mr & Mrs Dennis Banks

Mr & Mrs Stephen J Banks

Mr & Mrs Donald J Barrett

Mr & Mrs Walter W Barrett in honor of Cadet Michelle Barrett ’93

Dr & Mrs Paul L Barrows in honor of Cadet Stephen P Barrows ’92

Mr & Mrs Lynn Bartak

Dr & Mrs Kaye F Bartlett

Mr & Mrs Ignatius P Bartusik

Maj Stephen J Base ’77

Mr & Mrs John D Baskin

Mr & Mrs Philip A Basso

Mrs Patricia H Basudev

Mr & Mrs Bruce J Bauman

Mr & Mrs Jack L Beck

Mr & Mrs Robert M Beck

Mr & Mrs Robert C Bender

Mr & Mrs Lawrence G Bennett

Mr & Mrs Roger Berry

Mr & Mrs Wayne E Berry

Col & Mrs William E Berry Jr

Mr & Mrs Marvin Biggs Jr

Col & Mrs Michael Allan Blackledge

Mr & Mrs Barry F Blake

Col William J Blitt ’66

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Bennie Joe Blount

Mr & Mrs Joseph O Bock

Mr & Mrs Jay J Boerwinkle

Mr & Mrs Errol Q Bond Sr match of ARCO Foundation Inc

Mr & Mrs David K Booth Jr

Sgt & Mrs Paul B Bordenave

LtCol & Mrs Howard P Born

Mr & Mrs John Borszcz

Mr & Mrs William B Bosch

Mr & Mrs Robert F Bowe

Ms Maggie C Breden

Mr & Mrs Freddie Brewer

Mr & Mrs Donald R Bridges Sr

Reverend & Mrs David P Brien

Mr & Mrs Gary A Brogan

Mr & Mrs Paul Brooks

Mr & Mrs Earl J Brown

Mr & Mrs Hugh T Bryce

LtCol Francis Buchan ’70

Mr & Mrs George N Bullock Jr

Mr & Mrs John C Bunnell

Mr & Mrs James U Burcham

Mr & Mrs Glen W Burke

Mr & Mrs John L Burman

Mr Mark Burnett

Ms Gloria G Burroughs

Mr & Mrs Johnnie A Burrows

Mr & Mrs Byron Burt

Dr & Mrs Thomas A Burtschi

Mr & Mrs David Butler

Mr & Mrs Kenneth C Butler

Mr & Mrs William W Butler

Mr & Mrs Robert L Callihan

Col & Mrs Dick Calta

Mr & Mrs Marvin Camarena

Mr & Mrs William D Cammarano

Ms Rosemary P Campbell

Mr & Mrs John C Canby

Col & Mrs Edward R Carle

USAFR

Mr & Mrs Donn R Carlson

Mr & Mrs Brad Carson

Mr & Mrs Sammy L Carter

Mr & Mrs James W Casebeer

Mr & Mrs John Casey

Mr & Mrs Thomas Casey

Dorothy Jean and Eugene Guy

Cassingham

Mr & Mrs Heinz E Castor

Mr & Mrs Charles L Chaney

Mr & Mrs John W Chaplin

Mr & Mrs Michael A Charecky

Mr & Mrs Robert A Chevalier

Mr & Mrs Silvio A Chiavacci

Mr & Mrs John P Chioma

Mr & Mrs Stephen S Choi

Mr & Mrs Joseph Choquette

Mr & Mrs Robert Christy Jr

Mr & Mrs John K Chung

Mr & Mrs Walter R Cienski

Maj & Mrs James W Cizek

Col(Ret) & Mrs Richard R Clark

Mr & Mrs Howard Cobbe

Col & Mrs Wyeth H Colclasure II

LtCol & Mrs Herman A Cole

Dr & Mrs Harvey F Collins

Mr & Mrs John F Como

Mr & Mrs Gerald G Compton

Col Ralph E Conlan '62

Mr & Mrs James M Conmy

Mr & Mrs W Dennis Conn

Mr & Mrs C Lee Cook

Mr & Mrs Terry Cook

Mr & Mrs William C Cook

Dr & Mrs J Richard Cooley

Mr & Mrs Charles F Corley

Mr & Mrs J Henry Cormier Jr

Dr & Mrs Thomas Coulon

Mr & Mrs Frank L Craig

Mr & Mrs Robert L Crupi

Col & Mrs Olin B Cundiff

Mr & Mrs Frank J Curran

Maj John J Cusick ’70

Mr & Mrs Ronald Cwik

Mr & Mrs Louis A Cyr

Col James A D’Entremont Ret ’62

Mr & Mrs John F Dabrowski

Mr & Mrs John J Daly

Dr & Mrs John T Davis III

Mr & Mrs John Dayon

Mr & Mrs Joseph R Delamater

Mr & Mrs Joseph R Delamater match of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company

Mr & Mrs William DeMaso

Mr & Mrs Desamours

Mrs Nancy M Egan

Mr & Mrs Herbert O Ehresman Jr

Mr & Mrs Norman E Eiting

Mr & Mrs Lynn E Elbert

Mr & Mrs James Elliott

Dr & Mrs Elliot T Fair Jr

Mr & Mrs Mark Farmer

Mr Roy Fatur

Mr John P Fay ’80 match of the TRW Foundation

Mr & Mrs Dennis R Fee

Col & Mrs Frank F Fennell

Mr & Mrs William E Ferris

Mr & Mrs Henry J Ferry

Mr & Mrs Peter J Fewster

Mr James H Fleming ’64

Mr & Mrs Donald R Flinn

Maj(Ret) & Mrs Richard K Flood

Mr & Mrs Eugene A Fonda

Mr & Mrs Gary Foster

Mr & Mrs Mel D Fowler

Fannie Mae Foy

Mr & Mrs Don D Freimuth

Mr & Mrs Raymond Fresella

Mr & Mrs Dennis L Friesel

Mr & Mrs Lawrence Frigault

LtCol & Mrs G Allen Fritts

Mr & Mrs Richard Fritzsche

Mr & Mrs George P Fuller III

Mr & Mrs Henry P Fulmer

LtCol & Mrs Phil A Fulton

Mr & Mrs Richard A Fulton

Mr & Mrs Warren W Gaal

Mr & Mrs Gordon Gammell

Linda J Garcia

LtCol & Mrs Peter W Garretson

CMSgt(Ret) & Mrs Noe Garza

Mr & Mrs E Paul Gast

Mr & Mrs Thomas A Gauser

Mr & Mrs Joseph H Gehringer

Mr & Mrs Lee Gerken

Mr & Mrs John R Germany Jr

Col Francis C Gideon Jr ’66

LtGen Alvan G Gillem II Ret

Col & Mrs Clinton G Gillespie

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

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Two Graduates Named White House Fellows

President George Bush recently announced two of the 12 1990-1991 White House Fellowships have been awarded to Air Force Academy graduates Lt. Col. Edward A. Rice, ’78, and Maj. Randall H. Kehl, 76. Rice was serving as a Rated Force manager in the Directorate of Plans and Operations in the Pentagon while Kehl serves as an attorney with the Air Force.

As White House Fellows, Rice and Kehl will serve oneyear assignments as special assistants to the offices of the Vice President, members of the Cabinet, or the President’s senior White House staff. In addition, they will participate in an educational program which includes meetings with high-ranking government officials, foreign diplomats, scholars, journalists and top leaders in business and industry.

The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships was established in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson and is celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Since the program’s inception, 300 people, who represent many universities and colleges from across the nation, have participated in the program. The program’s goal is to provide outstanding Americans with firsthand experience in the processes of the federal government and with a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society.

Former Academy graduate White House Fellows include Robert H. Baxter, Richard L. Klass and David H. Roe, Class of ’62; John L. Borling, Leslie G. Denend and Robert O. Heavner, Class of 1963; Robert L. Sansom, ’64; and Gregory H. Canavan, ’65. Also Randy E. Jayne and Michael O. Wheeler, Class of ’66; Jerrold T. Lundquist, ’71; John L. Barry and Frank G. Klotz, Class of ’73; and Charles P. Garcia, ’83.

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Mr & Mrs David G Gillig

Mr & Mrs Walter J Glascock

Capt Richard A Goddard ’83

Mr & Mrs Longinos Gonzalez

Mr & Mrs Longinos Gonzalez match of Penn Central Corporation

Mr & Mrs John A Gookin

Mr & Mrs Donald E Gooley

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Mr & Mrs Glen Guyton

Mr & Mrs David R Hackathorn

Mr & Mrs James F Hady

Mr & Mrs Allen Haertling

Mr & Mrs Dean Hagedorn

Dr & Mrs Peter Hagis Jr

Sgt & Mrs Allen F Hall

Mr & Mrs Dan C Hall

Mr John P Hamill

Mr John P Hamill match of Ft Smith Table & Furniture Co

Cmdr(Ret) & Mrs Charles D Hamilton

Mr & Mrs Phillip W Hamilton

Mr & Mrs Richard K Hamilton

Mr & Mrs Clayton Handshoe

Mr & Mrs John W Hanlon

Mr & Mrs Douglas N Hanson

Mr & Mrs Eric E Hanson

Mr & Mrs Forrest Hare

Mr & Mrs Joe Hargis

Drs Gary & Cathy Harman

D.V.M.’s

Mr & Mrs Russell J Hart

Mr & Mrs Dennis K Hartman

Mr & Mrs James C Harwood

Mr & Mrs Robert J Hawkins

Dr & Mrs Cletus J Hayes

Maj & Mrs Francis W Hayes

Mr & Mrs John A Hayes Jr

Mary Heilhecker

Mr & Mrs Paul Henderson

Mr & Mrs Arthur H Henning

Mr & Mrs Richard P Hentz

Mr & Mrs Lyle W Hermel

Mr & Mrs Lyle W Hermel match of Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL)

Mr & Mrs Alfred T Heron

Col & Mrs Thomas E Highsmith Jr

Mr & Mrs Edward L Hill

Mr Richard J Hillman ’60

Mr James M Hinkle ’61

Mr & Mrs Charles Hird

Mr & Mrs Wayne E Hlavacek

Mrs Charles Hoagland

Mr & Mrs William L Hogan

CWO/W2 & Mrs John G Holliday

Mr & Mrs Jan M Hollis

William D Hollis

Mr & Mrs Howard C Hollister

Mr & Mrs Roland T Holloway

Mr & Mrs Joseph D Holt

Mr & Mrs Dwight E Hood

Dr & Mrs James A Hopson

Mr & Mrs H Arthur Houle

Ms Shirley C Hower

Judge & Mrs J William Howerton

Russel W & Heidi Hoxie

Mr Henry M Huber ’70

Mr Byron E Huddleston ’75

Mr & Mrs Richard C Hupp

Mr & Mrs William B Hurley

Mrs Joyce Hussey

Mr & Mrs Larry K Huston

Mr & Mrs Lyle Hutchens

Mr & Mrs Robert N Hyland

Of this year’s selectees, Rice received his bachelors degree in engineering sciences from the Academy, has earned a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and later graduated from the Naval Command and Staff College with honors. Throughout his military career, Rice has been a B-52 pilot and has been involved with the testing of the B-52’s conventional warfare fighting capability. In 1984, Rice began working for the Pentagon and supervised support functions for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff. He is married and has two children.

Kehl was born in Germany, attended high school in Fairfield, Calif., and calls Albuquerque, N.M. home. His Academy degree was in general engineering management. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration and then a law degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law. He has served as a Minuteman ICBM Combat Crew commander, as a legal counsel and squadron commander in Alaska, and as counsel for the Air Force’s Strategic Defense Initiative based in New Mexico. His most recent job was as Air Force’s chief of Energy and Tax Litigation. He has won a number of honors and merits for his servie and has helped launch a number of private businesses in New Mexico.

The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships is now accepting applications for 1991-1992 Fellowships. Any U.S. Citizen, with the exception of civilian federal government employees, may apply. Applications are available from the President’s Commission of White House Fellowships, 712 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 1990.

Mr & Mrs Richard Krupp

Mr & Mrs Robert C Kuhl Jr

Mr & Mrs David E Lalone

Mr Luigi Iannaccone

Mr & Mrs William P Isler

Mr & Mrs Walter T Jackson Jr

Mrs Marilyn J Jahn

MSgt(Ret) & Mrs William A James

Dr & Mrs T Peter C Jameson

Mrs Margie S Jank

Mr & Mrs Jerome L Jeslis

Mr & Mrs Wallace S Johns

Mr & Mrs Norman Johnsen

LtCol(Ret) & Mrs Aaron J Johnson

Mr & Mrs Bernard Johnson

Col & Mrs David F Johnson

Mr & Mrs George B Johnson

Mr & Mrs Michael A Johnson

Mr & Mrs Raymond W Johnson

Mr & Mrs Emmett J Jones

Dr & Mrs Gene F Kafka

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Mr & Mrs Duane G Kechter

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Mr & Mrs Robert D Kelly

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Mr & Mrs Kevin J Kennelly

Mr & Mrs Donald Kerns

Mr & Mrs Michael Kerwin

Mr George R Keys Jr ’70

Mr & Mrs Choi Su Kim

Mr & Mrs Charles A King

Mr & Mrs Walter L Klaus

Mr & Mrs Victor P Kline

Mr & Mrs Dennis R Klute

Mr & Mrs Harley V Kniep

Mr & Mrs John J Knightly Jr

Mr & Mrs Walter L Knox Jr

Mr & Mrs Stephen P Konieczny

Mr & Mrs Maxwell Kortum

Mr & Mrs Donald M Kostecki Sr

Mr & Mrs Richard L Krause

Mr & Mrs Jay G Kremer

Mr Bruce Kroehl ’72 match of Martin Marietta Corp

Mr & Mrs Joseph W Krueger

Dr & Mrs Ralph J Krupp

Mr & Mrs Harold Lance

Mr & Mrs Richard B Lander

Col & Mrs Robert R Landry

Dr & Mrs John F Lange

Mr & Mrs Robert LaRochelle

Mr & Mrs Gaylord T Larson

Mr & Mrs Henry Lattanzi

Mr & Mrs Steven Lavallee

Col & Mrs Glenn Le Masters

Sgt & Mrs David Leazer

Mr & Mrs David Leivestad

Col & Mrs Kendall M Lemley

Ms Carol Levine

Mr & Mrs William C Liess

Mr & Mrs Chester Lipinski

Mr & Mrs Leroy H Liput

Mr & Mrs William F Livelsberger

Mr Paul J Lockwood

Mr & Mrs Charles Logan

Mr & Mrs Ronald S Longino

Mr & Mrs George R Loucks

Mr & Mrs Herman C Louie

Mr & Mrs Alfredo L Luaces

Mr & Mrs Robert Lucas Jr

Mr & Mrs William F Lusher

Mr & Mrs Charles R Lykins

Mr & Mrs Rolf C Lyons

Mr & Mrs Peter Lysenko

Mr & Mrs Edwin A Maas

Mr & Mrs Joseph G Mabry

Mr & Mrs Douglas D MacIntyre

Dr & Mrs Robert E Mackey

Mr & Mrs Robert E Marr

Mr & Mrs Albert J Marshall

Mr & Mrs Glenn Martin

Mr & Mrs Michael W Martin

Sgt & Mrs Juan H Martinez

Mr & Mrs Lonnie Matheson

Mrs Donna M Mau

Mr & Mrs Me Fall

Ms Mary Jo McCaffery

Dr & Mrs Jesse McClung

Mr & Mrs Willie B McCrary

Mr & Mrs Thomas P McCullough

Mr & Mrs Jerry McGlade

Mr & Mrs Christopher M McGuire

Mr & Mrs Robert McKenzie

Mr & Mrs William F McMillen

Mr & Mrs Dave McPherron

Col & Mrs Vincent A Merola

Mr & Mrs George W Meyer

Ms Hildegard A Meyer

Mr & Mrs Thomas Meyers

Col & Mrs William P Miller III

Maj Jay D Miller Ret ’63

Mr & Mrs C H Mills Jr

Mr & Mrs William Molendyke

Capt Christopher J Montalto '77

LtCol(Ret) & Mrs James L Moore

Mr & Mrs Alcides Moraes

Col(Ret) & Mrs Sam P Morgan Jr

Mr & Mrs Robert B Morrison

Sgt & Mrs Carl Mote

Mr & Mrs Joel Moulin

Reverend & Mrs James R Mueller

BGen(Ret) & Mrs William H L Mullins

Mr & Mrs Ron Munson

Mr & Mrs James W Myrtue

Mr & Mrs Lloyd Nance

Mr & Mrs Mark E Nedrow

Mr & Mrs Gerald L Neeman

LtCol(Ret) & Mrs Donald K Nelson

Mr & Mrs Victor W Nery

Dr & Mrs Edward Neumann

Mr & Mrs Charles G Newton III

Jacqueline E Nolin

Mr & Mrs Douglas Norton

Mr & Mrs Blaine F Nye

Dr & Mrs Michael W O’Brien

Maj & Mrs Ogawa

Mr & Mrs William A Ohlson Jr

Mr & Mrs Miyuki Ohshita

Mr & Mrs William H Older

Mr & Mrs John Olekszyk

Mr & Mrs Alan E Olness

Capt Craig S Olson ’82

Mr & Mrs Donald R Orr

Mr & Mrs David C Orton

Mr & Mrs William M Ott

Mr & Mrs Albert T Outlaw

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Maj. Gen William Lyon Makes $650,000 Challenge

Maj. Gen. William Lyon (USAF, Ret) chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the William Lyon Company and chairman of the Doolittle Committee, has made a challenge gift of $650,000 in honor of General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle.

Maj. Gen. Lyon

General Lyon’s challenge is to all cadets, graduates, and parents to match his gift in honoring General Doolittle. The matching gift campaign started on the first of May and will continue until December 1991. All money contributed by cadets, graduates, and parents after May 1, 1990, will be matched on a one-for-one basis by General Lyon, up to a total of $650,000.

A telephone campaign to reach all parents of cadets and graduates is currently underway. A second telephone campaign to all graduates is planned for the fall to complete the challenge match. When completed, the Doolittle Building will join those buildings at the Academy raised in honor of Generals Arnold, Fairchild, Harmon, Mitchell and Vandenberg.

(Building Fund Takeoff Donors: Continued from previous page.)

Mr & Mrs Elmer K Parent

Mr & Mrs Louis F Parker

Mr & Mrs Charles Parlin

Mr & Mrs Ray K Parzych

Mr & Mrs Herbert Patterson

Mr & Mrs Richard Peeke

Mr & Mrs Robert K Peeling

Mr & Mrs Robert Lee Perez

Dr & Mrs Marvin Peters

Mr & Mrs James Peterson

Ms Patricia L Peterson

Mr & Mrs John W Phillipson

Mr & Mrs Richard F Pietrykowski

Mr & Mrs Howard Pippel

Mr & Mrs Gregory Place

Mr & Mrs Roger J Plosa

Mr & Mrs Vincent Ponko Jr

Cmdr & Mrs Charles E Pope

Mr & Mrs Raymond Powell

Mr & Mrs Robert B Powell

Mrs Sandra S Powers

Mr & Mrs Ronald K Price

LtCol & Mrs Robert J Prochko

Gertrude B Pulver

Mr & Mrs Saturnino R Radovan

Mr & Mrs David G Raggio

Mr & Mrs Karl R Rank

Mr & Mrs Jerry L Rathmann

Mr & Mrs Larry Redus

Sgt & Mrs William E Reed

Mr & Mrs Robert Reid

Mr & Mrs Edward Reinhardt

Mr & Mrs Harold J Rengering

Capt Scott Reynolds ’79

Mr & Mrs Daniel Rhodes

Mr & Mrs Arthur W Rice III

Ms Eleanor M Riley

LtCol(Ret) & Mrs John J Rispoli

Col & Mrs Ruben R Rivera

Mr & Mrs William J Roff

Mr & Mrs Alan Rokaw

Mr & Mrs David W Rollins

Mr & Mrs Gerald J Rosales

Mr & Mrs Eugene H Rosenquest

Mr & Mrs Alvin Ross

Mr & Mrs Donald N Rothrock

Mr & Mrs Stan Rudger

Mr & Mrs John D Russell

Mr & Mrs Allen R Ruth

Mr & Mrs Bernard K Ryan

Mr Wayne D Rydberg

Mr Wayne Rydberg match of Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL)

Mr & Mrs John Sammartino

Mr & Mrs Alphonse P SanClemente

Dr & Mrs Doral R Sandlin

Dr & Mrs Gary J Santoni

Mr Hal E Sauer ’71

Mr & Mrs Allen Sauter

Mr & Mrs Elmer S Schaefer

Ms Velda D Schandler

Mr & Mrs Roy Scherzer

Mr & Mrs Harold W Schieve

Mr & Mrs Rickey C Schmuck

MGen & Mrs John P Schoeppner Jr

Mr & Mrs Wesley Schons

Mr & Mrs Jeff Schott

Mr & Mrs Bill G Schumaker

Mr & Mrs Dieter Schwarz

Dr & Mrs George W Scott

Mr & Mrs Courtland P Sears Jr

Col(Ret) & Mrs Dennis R See ’59

Mr & Mrs Robert O Seifert

Mr & Mrs Charles Sersun Jr

Mr & Mrs William J Shadid

Mr & Mrs Robert Shankland

Dr & Mrs Michael F Shea

Jan W Shedd

Mr & Mrs V James Shepherd

Mr & Mrs John T Shirtz

Mr & Mrs Walter O Sills

Mr & Mrs Glenn Simmons

Margaret P Skillern

The Association of Graduates is appreciative of General Lyon’s strong support of the association and the building campaign. Through his efforts and leadership we are one step closer to achieving our goal. Parents and graduates who have not yet made a commitment to the building fund or who would like to increase their contribution, to help match this challenge gift, are encouraged to send their contributions to the AOG office, marked Attention: Alumni House.

Mr & Mrs Gordon H Slater

Mr & Mrs Robert D Smallwood

TSgt(Ret) & Mrs Frederick E Smith

Mr Gordon C Smith ’64

Mrs Leni E Smith

Col & Mrs Leslie T Smith

Mr & Mrs Norman S Smith

LtCol & Mrs Stephen F Smith

Mr & Mrs Donald B Snyder

Mr & Mrs Walter V Soho

Mr & Mrs Edward J Solari Jr

Sgt & Mrs John A Solimena

Mr & Mrs Patrocinio E Sosa

Mr & Mrs Rodney E Spangler II

Col & Mrs R Spielman

Hon & Mrs Peter Spinetta

Mr & Mrs Henry M Spires

Mr & Mrs James A Sponaugle

Mr & Mrs James A Sponaugle match of Household International

Dr Kenneth A Stark

Mr Robert W Staudt

Mrs Barbara A Stebbins

Mr & Mrs Robin Stegeman

LtCol Paul R Stephen ’61

Mr & Mrs Sammie Stewart

Mr & Mrs Thomas A Stolly

Mr & Mrs Dennis Stong

Mr & Mrs Thomas H Straight

Robert L Strain

Dr & Mrs Robert C Streeter III

Mr & Mrs Bernard L Strehle

Mr & Mrs Terry Strickland

Mr & Mrs Gunther Strittmatter

LtCol Thomas R Stuart ’70

Mr & Mrs William C Summer

Drs Arata & Marcia Suzuki

Mr & Mrs Edmond G Sweeney

LtCol William A Swick III Ret ’65

Mr & Mrs William W Sylla

Mr & Mrs Ramon G Takala

General “Jimmy” Doolittle

Mr & Mrs Wilson Tanis

Mr & Mrs Sam D Tapper

Mr & Mrs Jack L Tavenner

Mr & Mrs Richard D Taylor

Mrs Runette G Taylor

Dr William P Templeton MD

Mr & Mrs Garth J Terlizzi

Mr & Mrs Edward C Thomas Jr

Mr Jack G Thompson

Mr & Mrs Bruce G Thorpe

Dr Dennis L Thrasher ’70

Mr & Mrs Glynn E Thurman

Mr & Mrs Joseph J Tierney

Mr & Mrs Patrick J Tierney Jr

Mr & Mrs Edward J Timko

Mr & Mrs Charles A Tobitt

Mr & Mrs Frank B Todaro

Mr & Mrs Ronald Tofil

Mr & Mrs Gerald D Toms

Dr & Mrs Gene H Tonn

Mr & Mrs Carlos O Toris

Mr & Mrs Russell R Toro

Mr & Mrs Mark Trafton III

Mr & Mrs Harold F Treffeisen

Col & Mrs Willard T Tresler

Ms Elaine Tucker

Mr & Mrs Robert L Turain

Mr & Mrs David L Unwin

Mr & Mrs Norman P Urban

Mr & Mrs James Urbanek

Mr & Mrs Roy Van Heertum

Mr & Mrs Victor C Vandewater

Mr & Mrs James H VanOrnum

Mr & Mrs Dale Varble

Maj Robert L Vaughn ’70

Mr & Mrs James Velloff

Maj & Mrs Lionel Verret

Mr William W Vetter Ignacio A Villem

Mr & Mrs Paul J Vish

Mr Larry P Vituszynski

Mr Larry P Vituszynski match of Arrow Precision Products

Mr & Mrs Francis J Wagner

Mr & Mrs P Scott Waldvogel Jr

Larry & Jerry Walker

Mr & Mrs James Waller

Mr & Mrs Peter A Walski

Mr & Mrs Lloyd A Ward

Mr & Mrs James E Ward Jr

Mr & Mrs J W Warwick

Mr & Mrs Bruce C Watson

Capt W Kurt Weiger ’79

Mr & Mrs Arley Weisenburger

Mr & Mrs Frederick J Weiss

Mr & Mrs Yih-Shyong Weng

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Doolittle Committee To Raise $3 Million

In December of last year, a group of retired officers formed a committee to raise the $3 million required to finish the Association of Graduates building campaign and to name the building in General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle’s honor. In January, members of the committee visited General Doolittle at his home in Carmel, Calif, to inform him of their intent and seek his approval. The

New Building to Bear General Doolittle’s Name

The board of directors of the Association of Graduates has approved a proposal to name the AOG headquarters/alumni house in honor of General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, aviation pioneer, military leader, and World War II Medal of Honor winner. In making their decision on naming the building, the directors wanted to commemorate an individual who played a key role in the history and tradition of the Air Force.

The directors wanted to honor someone whose name is synonymous with leadership, courage and dedication and who personifies the ideals of today’s Air Force, as well as its predecessor, the Army Air Corps. No one fits this description better than General Doolittle.

The Doolittle name will serve as an inspiration to all cadets, graduates and members of the Academy Staff. The millions of visitors who pass through the Academy’s gates each year will see this magnificent structure and be reminded of General Doolittle’s many contributions to the Air Force.

Junior Named Among Top 20 Students in U.S.

By A1C Donald R. Kusturin

To rank first of 990 students in your class is quite an accomplishment; to be named one of the 20 best college students in the United States is outstanding. Cadet First Class James P. Dutton Jr. received that honor when he was a junior at the Academy.

Dutton, an astronautical engineering major, was named a winner of the Time College Achievement Award this past April in a ceremony in New York.

The 21-year-old, along with 19 other college juniors, was selected from more than 600 applicants for “exceptional academic records and exemplary achievement in an area outside of the classroom.”

Carrying a 4.0 grade point average and being named fourth best “Top Pilot” in the country at the 1989 National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition was enough to place Dutton in the 20 best students for Time.

As a winner, he received a check for $3,000 and an allexpenses-paid trip to New York. Dutton was also to be featured in an issue of Time, along with the other winners and in a later issue in an individual piece.

The competition was open to students from any accredited college or university. The applications challenged students to “find out how far their talents could take them.”

Dutton, son of James P. Sr. and Nita J. Dutton of Eugene, Ore., one day hopes to attend test pilot school and become an astronaut for NASA.

general was both pleased and honored with the committee’s request.

In the photograph, taken in General Doolittle’s home during the visit, are some of the members of the committee. From left are Col. James E. Wilhelm (USAF, Ret), director of development for the Association of Graduates; Maj. Gen. William Lyon (USAF, Ret); General Doolittle;

Mr. James E. Spittler, chairman of the building campaign’s steering committee; Lt. Gen. Laurence C. “Bill” Craigie (USAF, Ret); and Lt. Gen. Winfield W. Scott, Jr. (USAF, Ret), building committee advisory chairman and former Academy superintendent. Also on the committee but not in the photograph are Maj. Gen. Wendel B. Sell (USAF, Ret) and Maj. Gen. Gwynn Robinson (USAF, Ret).

Following the visit, the committee began the campaign by seeking support from organizations and individuals who were closely associated with General Doolittle. Over 55 World War II Associations who served under General Doolittle have been contacted and have expressed their support. General Doolittle was also very active in the business world and served on the boards of many wellknown companies. Several of these corporations, such as Mutual of Omaha and TRW, have been generous in their support of this project in General Doolittle’s honor.

Answer General Lyons’ $650,000 AOG Building Fund Challenge

Send your tax-deductible donation now to the Association of Graduates Headquarters Alumni House Building Fund USE THE

Parachute Team Reunion Set

The Silver Anniversary Reunion of the U.S. Air Force Academy Parachute Team “Wings of Blue” will take place at the Academy over the weekend of April 25-28, 1991. An initial letter announcing this event and an interest survey was sent to former team members and staff in May. A follow-up letter with additional information is being sent in September.

Anyone who was ever on the Parachute Team (or in the Parachute Club prior to 1967) who has not yet been contacted please write to Parachute Team Reunion, P.O. Box 21411, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121. We would appreciate any photographs, anecdotes, jump stories, and other items of interest for compiling a Team History presentation.

For more information, call Cass Casada (home phone 801-942-1411), or Bill Wenger at 94th ATS Parachute Flight (719-472-2062 or Autovon 259-2062).

ACADEMY ALUMNI ALERT

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

Another June Week has come and gone and now USAFA has 32 graduated classes. In addition, we are on our way to leading the Air Force with another four-star nominee, Lt. Gen. Robert C. Oaks ’59, who was slated to assume command at USAFE. He joins the other four-star Academy graduates, General H. T. Johnson, ’59; General Ronald W. Yates, ’60; and General John M. Loh, ’60.

During June 1990 the usual graduation festivities took place amidst the typical unpredicatable Colorado weather.

On the Friday prior to graduation the Class of 1991 received the allimportant Firstie status—the class ring. For those of you who purchased the ring prior to 1980, beginning with the Class of 1981, there is an alternative ring material offered due to the high price of gold as a result of the high inflation of the early ’80s. This alternative is known as Lustrium and is a nickel-platinum alloy which is more durable than gold.

Unfortunately for the parents, friends and families of the graduating class there were no parades (organizational awards and graduation) because of the heavy rain and dense fog. We’re positive there weren’t many heartbroken cadets.

The weather was so bad that this may have been the closest the Academy has been to having an indoor graduation. Lo and behold, on the morning of graduation the skies were blue, the sun was shining, and many people were relieved to know that, yes, they too could attend graduation. With only five tickets distributed to each Firstie for a Field House graduation ceremony, how does one decide who gets the tickets? In fact, the weather was bad enough for the local paper, The Gazette Telegraph, to have a front page article noting that the Academy would make a decision on where to hold graduation by 0730. We believe the other close call was with the Class of 1979 which marched into Falcon Stadium with raincoats stuffed in their raincap covers.

This year’s top graduate was Brittany J. Thurber, who hails from Portland, Ore. She was also the top academic performer and top behavioral science major. After graduation she will be attending Oxford University in England to study behavioral science. She received a Nutter Scholarship to pursue her next degree. Thurber noted that one of her goals at the Academy was to do well enough to go to graduate school.

The speaker at graduation was Air Force Chief of Staff General Larry D. Welch whose son Paul was one of the 970 cadets graduating from USAFA.

AOG-Sponsored Graduation Awards:

The Outstanding Group Award for achievement, sponsored by the Association of Graduates, was presented this year by Mr. Eric M. Thorson, at right, president of the AOG, to 1st Group. The group was commanded this year by now-2nd Lts. Vincent K. Becklund, center, and Brian A. Kendall, at left. The association also sponsors the Superintendent’s Athletic Excellence Award which was presented on behalf of the AOG by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamm, to 26th Squadron, 3rd Group. Lt. Col. (USAF, Ret) Richard M. Coppock, AOG executive vice president, also presented an award to now-2nd Lt. Stephen D. Kiser, 35th squadron, outstanding cadet in Intercollegiate Speech Competition. The award is sponsored by the family and classmates of 1st Lt. Roger F. Stringer, ’61, in his memory.

The graduation ceremonies culminated with the usual performance by the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron. This is the first time the Thunderbird demonstration pilots were all Academy graduates. Flying the Number One aircraft was Lt. Col. Charles N. Simpson who is the team’s commander/leader and a 1972 graduate. The lead solo pilot was Maj. Chuck Greenwood, ’78. The slot pilot was Maj. John Weida, ’78. Capt (major selectee) John Posner, ’80, flew right wing and Capt. Steve Henderson, ’81, flew left wing. The opposing solo was Capt. Mike Beale, ’81. The Thunderbird narrator, Maj. Tim Hoy is also a ’79 Academy graduate.

Since we’re on the topic of USAFA heritage this is a good time to transition to cadet squadron patches. Our research on the squadron patches made us realize that USAFA’s tradition really isn’t one of constant change. In fact, 24 squadrons still use the original patch.

We recently got a call from Dennis Brooks, ’75, who filled us in on the missing Ninth Squadron patch. Dennis, who lives in Colorado Springs, said the patch is similar to the Starship 19 patch since most of the Cadet Wing in the early to mid ’70s were Trekkies.

We also received a letter from Col. Hector Andres Negroni, USAF, retired, Class of ’61. He enlightened us “relatively new graduates” on USAFA history from a cadet pioneer’s perspective. Colonel Negroni designed the first Eighth Squadron patch depicting a falcon in full flight holding an eight ball. He said that “in those days of ‘yesteryear’ we were not allowed to put such trivial things on our athletic jacket. It just was not considered military. As a result, we could only use the squadron patch as an informal way of identification.” He added the patch included the class year at the bottom portion of the patch. Due to limited space in this issue, Second, Third and Fourth Group’s patches will be featured in a future magazine.

Cadet Chapel Weddings Governed by Regulation

Occasionally the AOG receives inquiries on who can be married in the Cadet Chapel. According to the USAFA Supplement to Air Force Regulation 265-2 dated 12 Mar 90:

Marriage in the Cadet Chapel is provided exclusively for:

Graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Air Force Academy active-duty military personnel currently assigned to the Air Force Academy and their bonafide dependents.

Each respective Cadet Chapel is to be used exclusively by the designated faith group in accordance with the purpose for which it was provided, furnished, and dedicated.

For more information and reservations, please contact Ms. Bobbie Grigsby of the Cadet Chaplain Division at (719) 472-2636 or AUTOVON 259-2636. Send correspondence for Cadet Chapel weddings to HQ USAFA/HCD, USAFA CO 80840, ATTN: Ms. Grigsby. It is highly recommended you first call the Cadet Chaplain’s office (hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1630) and follow up with a letter confirming your reservation.

Academy Forensics Team Wins National Championship

The academy has added yet another distinction to its academic and competitive record by becoming the Category S (small enrollment schools) National Champion in intercollegiate forensics (competitive speaking) for the past season.

This award is not only the first national championship for Air Force in forensics, but the first for any of the United States military service academies.

In addition to the Category S national championship, Air Force is the only school in its category to finish in the top 15 in the 635-school overall standings, coming in 15th place. (The Falcon Flyer)

House Action To Benefit Classes of ’77 & ’78

On Aug. 3, 1990, the House of Representatives passed HR 1199. Section 207 of this proposed law would restore eligibility for the Chapter 34, Title 38 USC Vietman-era G.I. Bill benefits for 1977 and 1978 service academy graduates. The President signed the measure into law on Aug. 15, 1990.

His signature represents the successful culmination of many years of administrative and legislative effort to restore Vietnam-era G.I. Bill eligibility to those graduates who made their active-duty service commitments prior to the 1976 repeal of the Chapter 34 bill. Those who will now be eligible by virture of this new law will be able to apply for refunds of G.I. Bill educational benefits they would have been entitled to through Dec. 31, 1989, when the Vietnam-era G.I. Bill expired for everyone.

The legislation, in defining eligibility, points out that a 1977 or 1978 graduate must have served on active duty as a commissioned officer for more than 180 days following graduation, have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable or continued to serve on active duty without a break in service, and if enrolled in Chapter 32, Title 38 USC Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), must submit an irrevocable election to be disenrolled from that program.

The above individuals who incurred educational expenses before the Dec. 31, 1989 termination date will have until Jan. 1, 1992 to submit applications for refunds to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for refund of:

1. Unused contribution, if any, to VEAP,

2. The difference between educational assistance rendered under VEAP and that for which eligible under Chapter 34, or

3. A sum equal to that amount an individual would have received under Chapter 34 for the pursuit of a program of education if the individual had been entitled to Chapter 34 assistance during the period ending on Dec. 31, 1989.

The Association of Graduates, USAFA, is indebted particularly to Joseph E. Schmitz, USNA ’78; Thomas K. Slattery, USAFA, ’77; and others like them from the four service academies for their long and determined efforts on behalf of the graduates of the classes of 1977 and 1978. U.S. Representatives G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery and Robert Dornan and Senators Alan Cranston, Frank Murkowski and Robert Graham are

CONFERENCE PLANNED BY WAR COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

The National War College Alumni Association will sponsor an all-day conference on contemporary national security issues at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb. on Nov. 14, 1990. In addition to morning and afternoon lecture sessions, there will be a luncheon with a guest speaker.

For further information and registration forms, contact the Executive Director, NWC Alumni Association, The National War College, Ft. L. J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 20319. Commercial phone: (202) 863-2306 or (202) 475-1844. Autovon: 335-1844.

among many Congressmen who deserve our thanks for their continuing sponsorship of various pieces of legislation which led to passage of HR 1199.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to implement the new law before Jan. 1, 1991. Regional offices will eventually have the necessary information for those seeking refunds, however, preliminary information about application procedures might be available as early as late September 1990. Joe Schmitz has kindly offered his phone number, (202) 457-9470, for those wishing to inquire of him after that date.

Early Doolie Dropouts

Restricted by Academy

In an effort to allow incoming freshmen to experience the total fiveweek summer program before leaving, Academy officials implemented a dropout policy this year for doolies called “hard out.” The new policy began with the Class of 1994 which arrived June 29 and completed Basic Cadet Training Aug. 4, which was the earliest date class members could resign and leave the academy.

The program seemed to be successful as only 61 men and five women decided to leave the Academy after their march back from Jack’s Valley. Another 26 quit previously because of physical disabilities or “attitude problems.” The 92 departures were 6.3 percent of the class, with 1,299 doolies remaining to start classes.

The new policy was explained in a letter sent earlier this year to all the academy appointees. “If you don’t stay long enough to try the totality of the experience, you are shortchanging yourself,” the letter said. Officials initially wanted to have the hard-out period extend to Labor Day weekend (parents weekend) so the new cadets would also get a taste of the academic program but because of the costs involved in issuing computers, uniforms and other equipment, the academy decided to accept resignations as of Aug. 4.

According to associate director of admissions Lt. Col. Barry McFarland, doolies started dropping out in the first three days of training in 1989. The academy lost 155 people during summer training last year, a rate of 11.2 percent. This was one of the top five summer attrition rates in the academy’s history, according to McFarland. This rate matches that of 1973 and 1960 with the highest summer attrition rate occuring in 1971, when the rate reached 11.3 percent.

Academy officials think the high attrition rate for 1989 was a fluke. Historically, the highest attrition occurs during the first year and averages about 37 percent during the four years. The Class of 1990 had one of the lowest overall attrition rates in the academy’s history, losing 26.3 percent of its class over four years. The classes of 1989 and 1988 also had fairly low overall attrition rates at 26.8 and 29 percent, respectively.

New Corporate Members: The Association of Graduates has gained a number of new corporate members in the past few months. In the photo at left, Marina Giffen, director of Salesfor the Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs, accepts the corporate member plaque on behalf of the hotel from Dick Coppock, executive vice president of the AOG. In the second photo, Vicki Cromer, manager, Associations, for Budget Rent a Car Corporation, accepts the plaque on behalf of Budget. Another recent addition to the corporate member rolls is Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Group.

JOIN THE CAPITAL CHAPTER AOG FOR AN AIR FORCE FOOTBALL VICTORY AT WEST POINT

NOVEMBER 10, 1990

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

GAME TICKETS

HOTEL FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

BUS FROM WASH. DC & RETURN ABOUT $200 PER COUPLE

Air Force Football Games to Air Nationally

This year, Air Force Academy football fans around the country will have even more opportunities to watch the Falcons on television.

Many independent TV stations and cable operators nationwide, have committed to carry five Air Force Academy football games as part of the Blue & White Sports Network. The potential viewing audience is over 21 million households.

The games are fed via satellite to a large number of broadcast stations and cable sports programmers throughout the country. They in turn offer their programming to local community cable operators. In the case of cable, your local community cable operator will be able to tell you if they will be airing the Air Force Academy football games this fall, as part of the Blue & White Sports Network.

In addition to the five games broadcast by the Blue & White Network, additional broadcasts may be added by the commercial networks or ESPN.

The Air Force Academy games broadcast on the Blue & White Sports Network include:

Hawaii at Air Force

Air Force at Wyoming

Navy at Air Force

Utah at Air Force

BYU at Air Force

INTEREST COUNT BY 1 AUG 90

CONFIRM BY 7 SEP 90

POINT OF CONTACT:

LT COL DALE MEYERROSE 202-695-2131

’86; Jim Boegman, ’86; Richard Sumrall, ’86; and Mike Brown, ’86.

The team placed 23rd overall and had a great time competing. The team is always looking for new members. Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join. Next year’s nationals will be in Nashville, Tenn. If you are interested in staying fit and having fun swimming, contact Capt. Karen Burton, AHPI, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840. Commercial phone: (719) 472-2331. AV: 259-2331.

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October 27

November 3 stations or cable

To determine which broadcast operators in your area are carrying the Blue & White Sports Network, call the Blue and White Network at (801) 378-0055.

The full schedule of football games is printed on the back page of this magazine.

Graduates Enjoy Competing at Swimming Championships

Several graduates recently got together to compete in the U.S. Master’s National Swimming Championships at the USC campus in Los Angeles, Calif. Participating were Kelly Kemp, ’74; Randy Stedman, ’81; Chris Cook, ’81; Brian Canino, ’82; Marianne (Cafiero) Young, ’82; Alan Arata, ’83; Karen Burton, ’84; Judy Hupp, ’86; Sharon (Smith) Owen,

Books Cover Space-A/Lodging

Use military Space-A air travel and temporary military lodging worldwide on your next trip, and you can save literally hundreds of dollars! Two new books which are sold in military exchanges, military clothing sales stores and military air terminal snack bars can help show you the way.

They are: Military Living’s Military Space-A Air Opportunities Around the World and Temporary Military Lodging Around the World. Both have been completely revised for the first time in two years. The money-saving books are done in Military Living’s popular semi-chart format and include rules and answers to many often-asked questions about military travel.

If the books cannot be located in military sales outlets, they may be ordered by mail from Military Living Publications, 137 N. Washington St., Suite 201, Falls Church, Va. 22046-4515. Mail order prices are: for the Space-A book, $15.45; for the lodging book, $12.45. (Orders from the state of Virginia must add 4.5% sales tax.) Phone orders are accepted with most major credit cards, (703) 237-0203.

Swimmers competing in the U.S. Master’s National Championships inelude, standing from left, Randy Stedman, Chris Cook, Jim Boegman, Rich Sumrall, Brian Canino, Pete Douglass and Pete Huisveld. Sitting are Kelly Kemp, Judy Hupp, Karen Burton, Kim Arata, Kim Stansfield and Mike Brown.

Former Cagers Honor 1st Basketball Coach

The weekend of April 19-21, 1990 heralded the return of Robert B. Spear, his wife, Dottie, family, many friends and former basketball players to pay tribute to the “father of AFA basketball”. The Colorado springtime weather cooperated and a golf tournament was held at Eisenhower Golf Course on Friday morning, ably run by Mike Quinlan, ’61. This was followed by lunch at the Tee House where many nongolfers joined in the fun. Friday night the Peterson Field Officers Club hosted more drinking, eating, and “tall stories”. Saturday morning found a few hearty souls on a chilly parade field for a cadet parade. More gathered at the Field House in the basketball arena for the unveiling of an oil portrait of Coach Spear, which will hang in the field house.

Here’s to Coach

Here’s to Dean

They were our models

Quite Supreme

We learned a lot

Like how to pass

We tried to trot

While covering our—six

The class ahead

While full of skill

Are filled with dread

Cause they’re over the hill

The second class, on the other hand

Will forever, last, thanks to your brand

We treasure your gifts

And we offer a toast

Here’s to Coach

Here’s to Dean

You guys are the most

Congratulations from the small, slow guys from ’60

While many worked to make this weekend such a great time, special kudos are in order to Brig. Gen. Jim Ulm, ’61, and his wife, Jeanne, for coordinating everything. Coach, we salute you!

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HOME FOR SALE

Bob Spear and his secretary of early Academy days, Jan Bidwell, pose with thepainting which was presented to Coach Spear by his manyformer players andfriends. The portrait now hangs in the Academy Field House.

The Falcon football team played the annual Blue-Silver game that afternoon, with the weather again cooperating for those who attended. Saturday night found us gathered at the Red Lion Inn for a scrumptious meal, more reminiscing and “taller stories”. Coach was presented a white falcon statue by Lt. Col. (Ret) Jim Hargrove, representing Air Academy National Bank, and two basketball chairs by Athletic Director Col. John Clune and current head basketball coach, Reggie Minton, representing the Athletic Association. Lt. Gen. Bob Beckel, ’59 representing all who contributed, presented Dottie with a silver tray and a dozen roses, and coach with an oil portrait to take home with him.

The following was composed during dinner and read as a toast:

Family Retirement Ceremony:

When Col. John “Jack” Hubert retired from the Air Force in July after 30 years ofservice, having his sons attend and watching them begin their own Air Force careers made it extra special. From left is 1st Lt. Steven, a systems acquisitions officer, Colonel Hubert, Cadet MSgt. Nils and Cadet Lt. Col. Lars. Cadet Nils was commander of troops during his dad's retirement parade and Cadet Lars commanded the first mass of troops in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Larry Lehew)

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POSITION AVAILABLE

Vice President, Operations for recognized leader in the domestic airline industry. The company is one of the largest regional carriers and has been operating over 20 years. Candidate reports to president & CEO and must be a very strong business manager with 20-25 years experience. Candidate will oversee five departments including Flight Ops., Dispatch, Sys. Ops. Support, Crew Scheduling and Tech. Pubs. Will develop and implement staff plans and budgets. Candidate must have minimum 10 years management experience and be very knowledgeable about flight operations. Candidate could presently be managing almost any functional area, including Flight Ops., Marketing, Cust. Service, Stations, etc. Opportunity for promotion to more senior role and to act as the executive manager in president’s absence after demonstrating capabilities in technical aircraft and managerial issues. Must exhibit strong leadership skills, decisiveness, polish and be an excellent communicator with whom people would like to work. Should be detail-oriented and be able to grasp the broader picture. Flexibility, vision, sense of humor and flying experience a plus. Contact (312) 346-2000 or send resume to 307 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, Ill. 60601.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Major Bartle M. Jackson, Class of 1980, died Dec. 28, 1989 when his F-15 went down in the Gulf of Mexico, 40 miles southeast of Apalachicola, Fla. during a training exercise. He was assigned to the 59th TFS, 33rd TFW, Eglin AFB, Fla. A memorial service was held at Eglin on Jan. 2, 1990. He was buried on Jan. 19 at the Air Force Academy Cemetery following the funeral service at the Cadet Chapel. A memorial service was also held in Anchorage, Alaska.

Bart was born on Sept. 12, 1958 in Baltimore, Md., where he was a star lacrosse player for Towson High School. He graduated from Towson High in 1976 and entered the Air Force Academy.

Bart was a member of the 12th Squadron and majored in civil engineering. He played goalie on the lacrosse team and during his secondclass year received All-American Honorable Mention. He was the first-ever USAFA lacrosse player named to the All American team as a junior, and that year led the nation in save statistics. In his firstclass year, Bart was selected team captain and most valuable player.

Following graduation, Bart completed pilot training at Vance AFB, Okla. and was assigned to the 21st TASS at Shaw AFB, S.C. flying 0-2s as a FAC. He trained in the F-15 at Luke AFB, Ariz. and was assigned to the 43rd TFS at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. While there he had seven intercepts of Soviet aircraft. Following Elmendorf, Bart was assigned to the ASTRA Program at the Pentagon. He returned to flying F-15s at Eglin. His decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal (posthumous).

Bart had a passion for sports and played most of them. Growing up as a Boy Scout gave him a lasting love of the outdoors, and he was an ardent fisherman and runner. In sports, as in life, he believed in the 100 percent effort. A boyhood friend wrote, “I always wanted to be on Bart’s team.”

Bart’s priority was service to God. He pursued everything to the best of his ability because he believed all things are done for the glory of God. This was true of his Air Force career, his work with youth groups, and his many friendships. In South Carolina, he was active in the Westminster PCA Church of Sumter and led a bible study group. In Alaska he was active in Trinity Christian Reformed Church, the leadership of First Presbyterian Singles Group, and Youth for Christ Ministry. During his

short life, Bart made an impression on those who knew him as a man of integrity. He touched many lives through his open and warm friendship, and he will continue to reach many more through his lasting influence on those who knew him. Bart said it well in a poem he wrote in 1985: ‘‘What an awesome responsibility. The only Christ people may see is what they see inside of me.”

When Bart was at the Pentagon, he met and fell in love with the young woman he planned to marry, Wendy Motlong. She was the special person he had looked for to share his dream of a home and children. Although that dream was not realized, Wendy will always be deeply loved by Bart’s family.

After the death of his friend and fellow F-15 pilot, Bart told his sister, Jenifer, “Even if I knew I would die like Pete, I would still fly. I’m serving my country. I’m serving my God and I’m doing what I want to do.”

Bart is survived by his mother, Jane Jackson, Towson, Md.; brother, Senior Chief Petty Officer Ken Jackson, USN, Virginia Beach, Va.; sister, Jenifer Jackson, Birmingham, Ala.; and a young brother, John Jackson of Perry Hall, Md. Memorials may be made to Campus Crusade for Christ International, Arrowhead Springs, San Bernardino, Calif., 92414-0001, or the Bartle M. Jackson Lacrosse Memorial Fund in care of the AOG, U.S. Air Force Academy Colo., 80840-5000 (His family and A.T. Stoddard, ’75).

Clifford W. Massengill, ’81

Captain Cliff Massengill, outstanding father and husband, sterling aviator, and good friend. A truly unique individual among a group of unique individuals known as fighter jocks. Cliff, Class of 1981, was killed in an F-111E military aircraft accident on Feb. 5, 1990 off the coast of Boston, Lincolnshire County, United Kingdom.

Cliff stood out for many reasons, most important among them were his special characteristics of integrity, respect and imagination. Cliff held no hidden agendas, he was forthright and a straight-shooter.

Cliff began this life in Baltimore, Md. on Feb. 20, 1959. Growing up, he began to form himself into what would culminate in an outstanding model of an Air Force officer. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in May of 1981, receiving his commission and proceeding on to pilot training at Laughlin AFB, Texas. He earned his wings in

Bartle M. Jackson ’80

Clifford W. Massengill, ’81

June of 1982 and was assigned as a FAC with the 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron where he flew the OA-37 Dragonfly until February 1986. In March 1988, Cliff transitioned into the F-lll Vark with the 389th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron. He arrived at the 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, in September 1986. Cliff was the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing’s chief of Flying Safety and was respected for his aggressive, yet disciplined approach to flying in the difficult and demanding European environment.

Aside from being a superb aviator, Cliff was known as a devoted family man who deeply loved his wife, Pat, and his newborn child, Michael. He has also left behind many friendships made special by his deep regard for those he cared for.

Though we grieve his physical loss from this earth, we all know that Cliff lives on with us daily and that someday we will again fly together, laugh together, and live together. Cliff Massengill Father, Husband, Fighter Jock, and Friend Extraordinaire! (Capt. Greg Billman)

Michael N. Ayotte, ’87

It’s rather fitting that this tribute is written during Memorial Day weekend, a time when we reflect and honor those who have proudly served and sacrificed in the Armed Forces of this great nation. 1st Lt. Michael Norman Ayotte was one of these proud young men; proud of his country, proud of his family, and proud to be a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.

Mike was born on May 11, 1965 at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. Coming from an Air Force family (his father, Norman, is a retired chief master sergeant), Mike experienced the Air Force way of life and what it stood for throughout his early days. He always dreamed of becoming a pilot. Not just any pilot—a fighter pilot. With a lot of hard work and encouragement from his father, Mike applied to the Air Force Academy and was accepted in the Class of 1987. Upon graduating from the Academy in 1987, Mike was assigned to Vance AFB, Okla. to attend Undergraduate Pilot Training. Graduating from UPT in July of 1988, Mike realized his dream and was assigned to the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 75th Tactical Fighter Squadron (known as “The Sharks”) at England AFB, La. He got his fighter—the A-10 Thunderbolt II, or as Mike affectionately called it, “The Hog”. On July 30, 1988, Mike realized another dream when he married Paula Ducommun, his girlfriend of four years. With Paula at his side, Mike continued with follow-on training, completing RTU and water survival prior to arriving at England AFB in April of 1989.

Mike loved the A-10. It was his first choice on his dream sheet coming out of UPT. He excelled as a “Hog Driver” and worked hard at becoming one of the best. He always

pushed himself, always striving for perfection. He participated in FADDS, NTC, Red Flag and was selected as a pilot for an A-10 demonstration at the Soviet Air Power Show. He also was the squadron life support officer. Tragically, on April 5, 1990, while on a low-level training mission, Mike made the ultimate sacrifice when his A-10 crashed approximately 80 miles southwest of Alexandria, La.

For those of us lucky enough to have known Mike, we are deeply sorrowed by his loss. His zest for life was contagious. He lived life to the fullest, close to the edge, yet somehow always maintaining control. He left a great impact on everyone he came in contact with. Everyone liked Mike. He was just that kind of guy.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Paula, his parents Norman and Mary Ayotte, his sister Susan Ayotte, his inlaws Paul and Shirley Ducommun, and a host of family and friends.

Mike Ayotte meant a great deal to many people. He was a caring friend, devoted husband, a loving son, a thoughtful brother, and an all-around good human being. He will be in our thougths and prayers forever. Godspeed, we love you, and check six. We’ll meet again!

A scholarship fund has been established in the memory of Michael N. Ayotte. Contributions may be made through the AOG, of which he was a member.

At presstime we had learned of or confirmed the deaths of the following graduates:

Lt. Col. (Ret) Michael G. Buchen, Class of 1960, who died on June 23, 1990 in El Segundo, Calif.

Mr. Dale D. Desmond, Class of 1964, who died on Jan. 30, 1979 in Springfield, Ore.

Mr. George F. Paine, Class of 1966, who died on May 9, 1989 in Portland, Ore.

Dr. Henry G. Stelling, Jr., Class of 1967, who died on Dec. 26, 1988.

Mr. Philip S. Irish, Class of 1978, who died on June 26, 1990 in a charter aircraft accident in Panama City, Fla.

Capt. Michael B. Chaplin, Class of 1981, who died on July 5, 1990 at Eglin AFB, Fla.

Capt. John R. Schloss, Class of 1986, who died on June 20, 1990 in an A-10 aircraft crash at Myrtle Beach S.C.

Lt. (USMC) Cyrus C. Whinnery, Class of 1988, who died on June 18, 1990 at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Texas.

2nd Lt. Lunnon D. Williams, Class of 1989, who died on June 19, 1990 in an automobile accident near Scott AFB, Ill.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of these graduates.

Secondclass Cadet Killed by Commuter Express Train

Cadet Second Class James R. Jenck, Class of 1991, was killed on New Year’s Eve in Portland, Ore., when he was struck by a commuter train at about 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. He died at a hospital of his injuries at 3:15 a.m. He was 20 years old. Jenck had been visiting his family in Tillamook, Ore., over Christmas break and had driven into Portland with his brother to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

The Metropolitan Area Express train which struck Cadet Jenck normally made its last run at 12:32 a.m. but

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A OG Life Membership Options Offered

The AOG Board of Directors offers an expanded life membership plan for graduate and associate members. This plan 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 a graduate 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 each semiannual payment

(Cadet killed: Continued from previous page.) additional runs were added that night to accommodate New Year’s Eve partygoers in downtown Portland. Jenck’s death was the second fatality during the three years since the light rail system was built in Portland.

A Graduate Joint Life Membership will include the right of survivorship for the original spouse only. A primary member must also be designated. In the event of a divorce, membership benefits remain with the primary member unless a court order dictates otherwise. Joint Life Membership entitles the two graduates to only a single 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 life 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 a 14.9 percent finance charge (application forms can be obtained from AANB at 1-800-999-2262).

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.

HOMECOMING 1990 ALL-CLASS EVENTS

Homecoming is a joint AOG/USAFA event for ALL graduates. The 10-year reunion class spends considerable time in organizing many homecoming activities for the benefit of all graduates. Although the reunions for the classes of ’70 and ’80 will be the focus of this year’s homecoming, all graduates are encouraged to participate in the following events:

Friday, Sept. 14: Golf tournament (advance registration required)

Mitchell Hall Lunch (advance registration required)

Dormitory Open House

State of the Wing Briefing

Memorial Ceremony

Saturday, Sept. 15: Cadet Wing Parade

Graduate/Cadet Rugby game

Tailgate at Falcon Stadium (advance registration suggested)

Football game: USAFA vs. Citadel (tickets may be reserved in advance through the AOG) Jabara Banquet (advance registration required)

Homecoming Ball

Registration forms for graduates in nonreunion classes will be available on request from the AOG at (719) 472-4513/2067/2073.

Cadet Jenck’s sister Marcine returned to the Academy during graduation week to attend the Ring Dance Dinner where she was presented the plaque and saber in memory of her brother. Cadet Jenck’s Squadron 21 also presented his class ring to Marcine posthumously.

While at the Academy Cadet Jenck was on the varsity wrestling team. He was remembered by his teachers and coaches at Tillamook High School as an outstanding student and athlete and a hard worker who used his mind to overcome obstacles. Jenck was the valedictorian of his class of 1987 and a dedicated wrestler and football player, said Elroy Thompson, a math teacher who coached Jenck in both sports.

“He was the kind of guy who if he lost he would go home and study films and work and work until he could beat whoever had beat him,” Thompson said. “If you needed something, he’d be the first to volunteer. He was very articulate and well-liked.”

Cadet Jenck is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Sharon Jenck; two older brothers, Tim and Mike; and two older sisters, Marcine and Therese.

’70

REUNION CONTACTS

C2C James R. Jenck

Understudy to Athletic Director Col. Clune Selected

By Col. Randy Cubero, ’61

In a farsighted move, the superintendent formed an ad hoc selection committee in the spring semester of 1990 to nominate an understudy for the athletic director at the Air Force Academy by the summer of 1990. As the NCAA faculty representative, I was asked to chair the committee and send our nominations to the superintendent for his consideration by mid semester. This committee had the particularly difficult task of finding the right person to take over an Athletic Department that has grown to a $7 Vi million a year business and has captured the public’s imagination at a time of widespread skepticism with “big time” college athletics.

Sixteen highly-professional colonels applied for this unique job opportunity and after some intense deliberations, five were invited to interview at USAFA with the selection committee and the superintendent. A week later, after conferring with the Air Force chief of staff, the superintendent announced Col. Ken Schweitzer as his selection for the understudy position.

Colonel Schweitzer graduated from Montana State University in 1966 as an ROTC distinguished graduate. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and management and is a command pilot with over 3,500 flying hours, primarily in the F-5, A-10, T-37, and AT-38. He is currently the deputy commander for Operations at the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach, S.C., and has held many responsible jobs in Tactical Air Command as the director of Operations for the 4400th Tactical Fighter Training Group and as commander of a Tactical Fighter Training Squadron. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and 14 Air Medals in Vietnam and five Meritorious Service Medals. He played varsity basketball at Montana State University for three years, is a 1-4

Colonel Schweitzer

handicap golfer, and coached basketball and golf here at USAFA from 1973-1977.

The committee and the superintendent were greatly impressed with his credentials, and I have the utmost confidence that given the one year as athletic director understudy, Col. Ken Schweitzer will continue to provide the outstanding leadership and guidance needed to take the Academy’s athletic programs into the coming decade. He has our congratulations and best wishes for meeting the enormous challenges of this critical responsibility at the Academy.

Why Aren’t We Supporting the AFA Fund?

By Maj. James R. Dart, ’77

My excitement at receiving Checkpoints is usualy dimmed by the first few pages which reflect dismal support for the Air Force Academy Fund. Seeing the Winter ’89/’90 issue, highlighting one class contributing just seven cents per graduate and no class with more than 10 percent donors, was just too much. Even those leading the pack are far off the pace for an institution as renowned as the Air Force Academy. I’m not picking on any particular class. I, too, am guilty of not adequately responding to the call from an institution whose inspiring beauty and guiding principles have given me opportunities I could only dream about as a child. I’m going to dare to try and explain this phenomenon, and perhaps cause some deeper reflection in those who bear with me in this article.

Certainly we, the graduates, can afford to do better. You’ve seen the studies and probably have independent faith in graduates’ ability to earn a decent living. An ever-increasing number of graduates are making it to the top of the military profession and civilian walks of life. Let’s face it—we were ambitious enough to be in the top 10 percent who applied to the Academy, and our basic makeup really hasn’t changed much in the fleeting years since.

Discounting economics, we can’t blame the AOG for bad advertising. Editor Tom Kroboth and Jim Wilhelm and his development staff have done all they can to drum up support. Even those of you who go straight to the Class News section have heard about the Fund and what a big difference even a small amount from each of you can make.

I believe we’re getting warmer when we talk about your interest in what the Fund supports. Are you in favor of graduate dependent scholarships, the Cadet Commanders’ Leadership Enrichment Seminar (CLES), and support for cadet clubs and activities? Maybe you still think the Academy is reeling in tax dollars and shouldn’t need outside support. This simply isn’t so. Five years ago I set up the CLES under the tutelage of Lt. Col. Bill Oldenburg, ’70, and finding a suitable location was like shopping for a new car. We had to do a lot of price and service comparisons to stay within the funds provided through the AOG. It was worth it, though, to see each commander return to the wing so charged up.

Now here’s the daring part—are we not contributing because we would just as soon forget those four years, discounting a few good weekends at Breckenridge and our favorite stopover on Academy Boulevard? I think we’re all proud to claim it, but do we think it truly prepared us for the world? When you think of the Academy, beyond the picturesque setting, do you see it as more a means to an end? I’m theorizing that a lot of grads feel the Academy still owes them for enduring four years in an artificial environment, adhering to (or getting away with not adhering to) unrealistic standards. Some might even say, “I’m where I am today in spite ofthe Academy.”

If these comments touch on your attitude, I challenge you to take a deeper look at the total experience; not with regret, but in search of what you learned from the tough times. The highlights were probably not the routine things. Instead, I’ll bet you find them in the satisfaction of being in charge of others for the first time in your life, hearing inspirational speeches, your contributions to clubs and activities, and the special reladonships you developed with classmates and mentors. Those are the intangibles the AFA Fund is trying to facilitate.

This isn’t a sermon asking you to tithe, and certainly nobody solicited this viewpoint. I’m just personally embarrassed at our collective lack of support for a program which, at one time or another, instilled in each of us such great self confidence and pride. I think it’s high time we turned this thing around and exceeded the $200,000 goal set by the AOG. Let’s show them, but most of all ourselves, that we are proud of where we came from and determined to help others follow the same path.

USAFA Development/Alumni Civilian Position to Open

The position of director, Development and Alumni Programs, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, will be converting to a civilian position in the Jan.-Jun. 1991 time frame. This job entails serving as the liaison with Academy-related nonprofit organizations such as the Air Force Academy Foundation, Falcon Foundation, Association of Graduates, Academy Academic Development Fund, Friends of the Air Force Academy Library, and the LaFayette Foundation, along with the many organizations throughout the Academy.

In addition, this person serves as the point of contact for all donors of private property and funds to the Air Force Academy, plus oversees programs affecting Academy alumni.

Desired qualities include familiarization with the Air Force Academy and its mission, strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing skills, strong negotiation skills, and creativeness. Individuals interested and desiring more information on this position should contact Colonel Milne, HQ USAFA/XP, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5241 or phone (719) 472-2250 or AV: 259-2250

Discounts Offered on Computer/Software Purchases

The AOG, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide high quality benefits to those members in need of specific services, is pleased to offer members the opportunity to purchase superior computers and computer subsystems at discounts substantially below retail prices. The AOG has joined forces with Random Access, Inc., the largest microcomputer distributor in the Rocky Mountain Region, and Epson America, a major manufacturer of computers, printers and fax machines. The program is designed to be a win-win benefit for all concerned.

To introduce this exclusive program, Random Access is offering three different, completely configured computer systems at 37 percent below the Random Access in-store retail price. All three systems include complimentary Prodigy software—the latest in interactive personal software developed jointly by IBM and Sears—plus 60 days free service for using Prodigy. These systems are described in detail on the inside back cover of this issue of Checkpoints.

Plus, when it comes to purchasing these systems or inquiring about service and support, the process couldn’t be easier. Payments by major credit cards are certainly accepted. Further, attractive bank financing is available for members located within Colorado. For your convenience in ordering, a nationwide TOLL-FREE number is available.

Each system that’s delivered contains an “OPEN ME FIRST” packet outlining procedures for caring for and using your equipment and Prodigy software. You’ll also receive a customer satisfaction card confirming status of the equipment and delivery, along with a contact name and toll-free phone number for future communication.

Random Access is also providing financial support to AOG and Academy programs. With each computer system or subsystem purchased by an AOG member through this program, Random Access and Epson will automatically donate three percent of the purchase price to support AOG programs. This is definitely a win-win situation for all of us.

The AOG is very pleased to bring this special offer to members. We hope it is the kind of program you can use to

American Offers Discount Fares to Academy Events

The AOG has arranged for special round-trip

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your best advantage, because this discount applies equally to those in need of an entire computer system (like those displayed in the advertisement) and those who are seeking an upgrade to their current system. If you have any questions on the program or need more information on the products, we encourage you to call Random Access at 1-800-422-2383.

AOG/MCI Provide Unique Savings Package

The AOG is very pleased to announce an exceptional savings opportunity designed exclusively for members of the association. Through a unique agreement with MCI, you are eligible to receive a five percent discount on your long distance telephone calls depending on the calling option selected. This discount is over-and-above MCI’s already very low rates. The program offers a variety of calling plans to fit each individual member’s long distance telephone service needs, whether in the United States or overseas.

The AOG, which is the first service academy alumni organization to provide this benefit to its members, selected MCI because both organizations share the same goal of personalized service to members. Through this program you receive quality connections, worldwide service, complete MCI operator services, dedicated MCI personal customer service and travel convenience.

AOG members who enroll in this program will receive a personalized AOG/MCI Calling Card featuring a striking photograph of the Cadet Chapel. You can use this card while you are traveling... anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, from any touchtone or rotary phone in the U.S., and from a growing list of international countries.

As an AOG member you may switch to this program at no cost, whether you currently are an MCI customer or use another long distance carrier. You even have the opportunity, should you choose, to have MCI send the five percent discount, which you would otherwise receive, directly to the AOG for support of association programs.

More details on this unique program will be mailed to every AOG member. The bottom line is that the AOG is proud to offer members the opportunity to save money and receive super service at the same time.

Graduation Videos

Available from Media

Many parents and friends have asked where they may purchase a video of graduation and related ceremonies for 1990. A 60-minute video of graduation and the week prior, including the parades, balls, graduation banquet, swearing-in ceremonies, and the like, is available through Cadet Wing Media. For more information, write to USAFA Graduation Video, P.O. Box 6066, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80841.

NEW BUDGET RENT A CAR ACCOUNT NUMBER AND CARDS

With Budget’s new and improved Association Program comes a new Budget Identification Number for AOG members. The new AOG number is ASN 00107/Rate Code: VM 14. The old account number and card will be honored through December 1990. However, you should obtain your new AOG-Budget ID card as soon as possible by calling Budget at 1-800-621-6662 and asking for the association coordinator. We thank you for your continued support of this exceptional discounted service to AOG members.

AOG Awards First Five Graduate Dependent Scholarships

Graduate Dependent Scholarships totaling $4,500 were approved by the association’s board of directors at their May meeting. The five primary and two alternate scholarships were the first ever given in this new program. The awards are available on a highly-competitive basis to children of AOG members who plan to attend or are attending a post secondary educational institution.

The Graduate Dependent Scholarship Fund was initially endowed from contributions given by graduates, parents and friends of the association through the annual Air Force Academy Fund. As the number of gifts given to the endowment increases, the number and size of the awards will also grow.

There were over 50 fully-qualified candidates for the awards and the selection process was extremely competitive. The five scholarship winners, each of whom had a truly remarkable record of performance, were:

Amanda C. Terry (James Terry, ’68) received a $1,200 scholarship award. She graduated from West Springfield High School, Springfield, Va., in the spring of 1990 and will be attending Syracuse University in the Honors Program.

David C. Viotti (Paul Viotti, ’66) received a $1,200 scholarship award. He is attending Georgetown University and will be a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Kristin L. Carpenter (Adelbert Carpenter, ’67) received a $700 scholarship award. She is attending Stanford University, where she is entering her junior year, and studying at both the California campus and the Berlin campus.

Anjenette Dustin (Jacob Dustin, ’70) received a $700 scholarship award. She is attending Brigham Young University where she is a sophomore majoring in music.

Carrie L. Lundgren (Darryl Lundgren, ’70) received a $700 scholarship award. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Va., in the spring of 1990 and will be attending The College of William and Mary.

Two alternates for scholarship awards were also selected in the event that a primary selectee was unable to accept

their award. The alternates were Stephanie Oelstrom (Tad Oelstrom, ’65) and Peter Burke (Joseph Burke,’70).

The AOG is very pleased to have been able to make these awards to the children of our graduate members. We encourage members with children who will be attending a post secondary educational institution to read the accompanying article in this issue of Checkpoints for more details on how to apply for these annual scholarships.

Two of the first five Graduate Dependent Scholarships were presented to winners in the Washington, D.C. area by Brig. Gen. Brett M. Dula, ’64, director of Legislative Liaison and newly-elected president of the Washington Chapter of the AOG, and Mr. Eric Thorsen, ’67, president of the AOG. From left are General Dula, Amanda Terry (daughter of James Terry, ’68), who received a $1,200 check; Kerry Lundgren (daughter of Darryl Lundgren, ’70), who received a $700 check; and Mr. Thorsen.

Mr. David C. Viotti Accepts a $1,200 Dependent Scholarship check from Col. William E. Richardson, vicechairman of the Association of Graduates.

Scholarship Criteria Outlined

Graduate Dependent Scholarships are offered for the upcoming 1991-1992 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 a graduate life member of the AOG or a graduate 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 a full-time student, as defined by the institution, at a college 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 a total of four of these annual scholarships, but they do not have to be applied for, or awarded, in consecutive years.

Scholarship award winners, as well as those applicants not selected to receive a scholarship in a given 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, for both initial applications and reapplications.

Send requests for application forms and direct questions on this scholarship program to Col.(Ret) Jock Schwank, AOG vice president, Services, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-5000 or call (719) 472-2067/2073.

Association of Graduates Available Member Benefits/Services

AOG Offices are open Monday through Friday, Development office telephone (719) 528-4136.

0730-1630 Mountain Time. Main office

telephone (719) 472-4513/2067/2073 (Autovon: 259-XXXX).

CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE— your quarterly link to friends, classmates and the Academy.

REGISTER OF GRADEA TES—

annual presentation of biographical information on all Academy graduates.

AOG MASTERCARD—

favorable terms and credit limits from Air Academy National Bank.

SCHOLARSHIPS—

a preparatory school scholarship via the Falcon Foundation & graduate dependent scholarships.

SABER RENTAL—

sets of six for the military wedding.

HOTEL DISCOUNTS—

save 10*% at participating Clarion, Comfort, Quality and Sleep Inns, Hotels, Resorts-(800)

221-2222. (Ask for the travelers discount for AFA AOG members, ID tt B00041511).

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.

a preferred 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, exeludes special and group events). You must present your AOG membership card upon check-in.

1990 Register of Graduates

A major AOG service is one of providing up-to-date information on all graduates though the annual Register of Graduates. Biographical data forms will NOT be mailed this year. Since the individual graduate is the critical source of Register information, it is vital that you keep the AOG informed of address changes, promotions, new jobs, etc. To receive this year’s Register, the association must have your current address by not later than Oct. 1.

We have again detected individuals using the Register for commercial mailings. Please again note that the Register is copyrighted each year with the Library of Congress. Information in the book, including addresses, may not be used for any commercial mailing or other purpose. Doing so is strictly prohibited and is in direct violation of copyright.

Finally, the association offers a first class mailing program which greatly speeds publications to U.S. and APO addresses. This service costs $10 annually in addition to regular membership fees, and provides for the mailing of Checkpoints and the Register at first class rates.

Motorola Group Joins AOG

As a Corporate Member

Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Group was recently accepted as a lifetime corporate member of the Association of Graduates. The company has enjoyed a long successful relationship with the Air Force as a supplier of key electronic components deployed on aircraft, weapons and ground support.

Motorola’s contributions to defense have their origin during the Second World War with invention of the famous “Walkie Talkie.” The company is proud to claim responsibility for the communications that carried the first words of Neil Armstrong as he set foot on the moon; of the transmission of the unique imagery of Neptune captured by Voyager; and the lightweight radio that was the lifeline of the aircraft Voyager that recently circled the globe nonstop without refueling.

Today, among its many projects, the Government Electronics Group is contractually supporting the NASA Space Station and the key battlefield C3I Program, JSTARS.

In parallel with the Air Force Academy, Motorola is committed to being best in class. Its key beliefs focus on constant respect for people and uncompromising integrity again, parallel beliefs of the Air Force Academy. Motorola’s commitment to quality earned it the first-ever Malcolm Baldridge Award for quality presented by President Reagan in 1988.

The following Air Force Academy graduates are part of the Government Electronics Group team: Bob Holcomb, ’62; John Stover, ’61; Jack Anderson, ’62; Ray Leopold, ’67; and Joe Debes, ’75.

REUNIONS/HOMECOMINGS—

coordination and planning by your AOG.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS—

special rate from Budget - (800) 527-0700 (AOG ID tt ASN00107/Rate Code: VM 14). You must present your AOG-provided Budget card when picking up your car.

MECHANDISE/MEMORABILIA—

Academy/AOG-unique items created especially for members.

CHAPTERS— support for some 25 chapters throughout the world.

LOCATOR SERVICE— need to find a fellow graduate? We help!

Corporate Life Members Association of Graduates, USAFA

Air Academy National Bank Air Force Association

Ampex Corporation

Boeing Aerospace Company

Budget Rent a Car Corporation

Continental Electronics (Division of Varian Associates, Inc.)

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

The MITRE Corporation

Motorola, Inc.

Government Electronics Group

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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Second Graduate Four-Star From Class of ’60

By Maj. Gen. Dale W. Thompson, ’60 u

On April 5, 1990 Ronald W. Yates, “Ron” to his friends, became only the second Academy graduate to achieve the rank of general. His pinning ceremony in the Pentagon was a semiprivate affair, followed that afternoon by his assumption of command of Air Force Systems Command.

The assumption of command ceremony was appropriate for the occasion: smart-looking troop formations and a superb demonstration by the Air Force Precision Rifle Drill Team. The backdrop display of an F-15 and F-16 attested to Ron’s pivotal role in bringing these fighters into the inventory. It was a fitting recognition for an officer whose career has been so closely tied with the systems acquisition process. A number of class mates from the Class of ’60 were in attendance: Mike Loh, A1 Johnson, Ralph LaLime, Richard Head, Joe Higgins, Ken Alnwick, Mike Clark, Tom Burke, Bob Badger, and me. (Apologize to those I’ve missed.) Ron’s remarks were appropriate too. Recognizing our outstanding Air Force people, he said, “Uncommon professionalism is a common trait throughout the Air Force. Our people are well-trained, supremely motivated, and well-led. To a person, they care about our country, securing our freedom and defending our way of life. They are truly America at its best.”

Gen. Ron Yates

Like virtually all of us from the first few classes, Ron went to the Academy because he wanted to fly. He was motivated at an early age by an inverted fly-by from his next-door neighbor in a WW-II P-51 Mustang. That experience generated a fascination that led him to apply for the second class of the newly-formed Academy. His initial motivation was reinforced by those first few grueling weeks of summer training, and fully developed four years later at graduation. We became commissioned Air Force officers, rated navigators, and following that early ambition, most of us went on to pilot training.

Cadet Yates played varsity football the first two years at the Academy but in his own words; “I was on the meat squad. I got to run offensive plays against the first, second, and third string team defense, then went on defense as a linebacker, practicing against our first, second, and third team offense. To say the least, it was a character builder.”

His other athletic accomplishment, outside of the intramural program, was learning to ski—without any major injuries. He has pursued skiing as a lifelong hobby, and recently bought a condo in Winter Park where the family spends at least a week each winter season.

Academically Ron was above average, making the Dean’s List most of the last two years and graduating just over the top quarter cut. He excelled in English and in his fine arts overload courses, and made good grades in the engineering courses, although he admits that resulted more from hard work and less from talent. His worst subject, without question, was mechanics. I also recall that he became fairly fluent in French, although he had difficulty in passing on that expertise to his first class roommate—namely me! He was also a four-year member of 2nd Squadron, except during his time on Group Staff.

Two aspects of cadet life have endured over the years. First, the lessons he learned from influential role models among his fellow cadets, such as Bob Oaks who is now CINCUSAFE. “Bob was the quarterback on the meat squad,” Ron recalls. “He showed me there was at least one touch of humanity in the Class of ’59.” Ron credits Mike Loh for, “helping me and half the class pass our engineering courses.” Cadet Yates also found friends in Leon Goodson, “a big hero of mine” and the late Don Thurman, “a great role model who proved good guys could get ahead.”

The second enduring aspect of cadet life was that we all were infused with a real sense of personal integrity. As Ron said, “It wasn’t imposed upon us. Rather it was a privilege to embrace it.”

Ron started laying groundwork for his career in pilot training. A distinguished graduate, he could have had any flying assignment. He selected F-102s, when the remainder of the DGs took F-lOOs. That decision resulted in both recognition and opportunity later on. He was assigned to Clark AB during the outbreak of the Vietnam War. His flying ability and leadership landed him the job as a special project officer to develop F-102 tactics to attack Viet Cong positions at night with both rockets and IR guided missiles. It was both innovative and hazardous. His DFC came on one of those missions when he got a big IR return in the delta, put a missile on it from low altitude, and blew up a hugh VC ammunition factory. During that tour, Ron flew 100 missions over SEA.

Returning to the States in 1966, Ron fulfilled his second lifelong ambition. He went to the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards. After graduation he served first as a test pilot, an instructor at the test pilot school, and later as chief of the Aerospace Research Pilot Branch. His principle work was to develop and refine procedures for Iow-lift-to-drag landings which led to the space shuttle landing techniques. He was project pilot on the NF-104 and NF-106, as well as the spin instructor at the test pilot school. During his tour at Edwards, he wrote a textbook on lateraldirection stability theory and flight test techniques. He also went to graduate school at night and obtained a master’s degree in systems management from USC, graduating with a 4.0 average.

In 1971, he became director of Senior Officer Management at AFSC. He went on to become a distinguished graduate of Defense Systems Management College before shifting his career to aircraft development. He wanted to become one of the infamous “iron majors” making decisions about developing and buying those new aircraft just coming off the drawing boards. In May 1973, he became the director of development test, A-10 System Program Office at Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson AFB. In addition to laying out and managing the entire A-10 flight and ground test programs, he was responsible for the design of the A-10 cockpit. He was also one of the early pilots to fly the prototype airplane. After attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he became the F-16 Program Element manager, acting as the single focal point in the Pentagon for the entire weapons system during its formative early stages.

He returned to ASD as the F-15 deputy and then program director. Ron was responsible for delivering the first F-15C models to the Air Force. He conceived and implemented the F-15 MSIP (Multi-Staged Improvement Program) that delivered our most advanced air-to-air fighters. His next assignment was commanding the 4950th Test Wing. Under his leadership, the 4950th became the Air Force center of expertise for off-the-shelf aircraft and gained a much larger share of test projects within Systems Command.

General Yates addresses an audience at one of several speaking engagements with AFSC people as he visited field units during the first two months of his command.

In 1983, he became the systems program director for the F-16 multinational fighter—the largest aircraft acquisition program in the history of DOD. He developed the F-16C model and laid out the long-term block change process for the F-16, incorporating major radar upgrade, new engines, and advanced ECM suites which produced the most successful acquistion program in Air Force history. His F-16 SPO was awarded the Secretary of Defense Superior Management Award for 1984, and Ron received the Air Force Association’s Distinguished Award for Management for 1986. He moved back to Washington to become director, tac-

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CHAPTER NEWS

ALAMO AREA CHAPTER

A lot has happened this year in the Alamo Area Chapter, and more exciting things are on their way. Almost all of last year’s board was voted in by acclamation after months of vigorous campaigning by the incumbents. Only Bob Oakes, ’59, failed to wage the fierce battle needed to retain office. Accordingly, the results speak for themselves: Pete Hugdahl, ’67, is the new president (moving from Ex VP), and J.J. Williams, ’64; Larry Freeman, ’61; and Jess Cogley, ’66 retain the respective offices of vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Jeff Aykroyd, ’66; Jim Brown, ’59; Marshall Moorman, ’72; and Ed Farrell, ’65, make up the directors at large.

Our Founder’s Day Dinner was held at the top of the Wyndham Hotel on April 7th with the Dean of Faculty, Brig. Gen. Erlind G. Royer, as guest speaker. General Royer covered the gamut of current cadet life from admission to graduation. As an early contributor to the DODO, I was especially gratified to learn that the old bird is still alive and well at the zoo. His remarks about the capabilities of the female cadets were enough to make any male chauvinist shudder.

The first annual Texas Chapter Challenge Tournament was held May 6th at Kelly AFB and hosted by SAALC commander, Maj. Gen. Richard D. Smith, ’61. This match, which pits the North Texas, San Jacinto, and Alamo chapters in a heroic battle for state supremacy in golf, was tied at the end of regulation play between North Texas and Alamo. Our stalwart trio of Jack Swonson, ’62; Ken Smith, ’62; and Bill Skaer, ’64, played so well, and the weather was so gorgeous, that the tie breaker became a nonevent, Suffice it to say that the Alamo Chapter will host the event again next year. Ten teams, including one ladies team, participated in the tournament, and 50 folks held forth for a steak dinner at the golf clubhouse. We’re looking forward to the event next year being aligned with Fiesta Week in San An

tonio, and the North Texas chapter promised to return the traveling trophy.

Finally, the almost annual Fall Golf Outing is planned for September 29th at the Randolph AFB golf course. This is the time of year when USMA and USNA grads match wits and skills against the Alamo Chapter at numerous activities including golf. As we have never lost this tournament, it’s sometimes difficult to recruit the opponents, but we’ll have another good time even if they don’t show up again. Come join our activities and have some fun!

(Jess Cogley, ’66)

ATLANTA CHAPTER

It has been a busy and exciting summer for the Atlanta Chapter. The chapter has grown in size and scope in 1990. The influx of grads in the area has brought many new members to the chapter from several class years. A renewed acquaintance with our brother (sister) chapters from Annapolis and West Point has given us a new focus on service and in sharing the fellowship.

The annual summer bash, picnic, and golf tournament took place at Stone Mountain Park on July 13. New and old members and their families shared food and fun times again at our “family picnic in the park” outing. The picnic and laser light show capped a day of friendly competition on the links. The AFA golfers competing with the golfers from West Point and Annapolis began the quest for the 1990 Atlanta area Commander’s Trophy race. Look for the results of the tournament in the next issue after the scores are tallied and verified. Rumor has it that there are a couple of 65s still on the course. The next event in the trophy race is the softball tournament to be held soon. All area grads are needed so if you are not a member or don’t receive the info by mail, call one of the chapter officers listed below.

Since this is our first news release since our spring elections, introductions are in order.

The new chapter president, is Chuck Winter, ’72. We can tell that it’s Shelly that’s keeping things together with southern hospitality. Our chapter “active duty rep” and vice president is Lt.Col. Dave Prahler, ’72. Here again it is Mary who has done most of the work that we have seen. Our chapter secretary and treasurer have retained their jobs in spite of their protests. Greg Schwartz, ’70, is again treasurer and secretary is yours truly, David Champa, ’72. (We’re not sure how Greg was reelected since he doesn’t have the requisite “72”. It must have been either he is doing a darn good job or no one else wanted the darn job.)

Dave Prahler and David Champa are enjoying the tales of their respective siblings Chris Prahler (12) and Ben Champa (13). The possible future chapter officers just returned from Colorado Springs and the AFA where they participated in the Falcon Sports Camps. Both are swimmers. Ben’s first night comments were “How do you breath?”, “It’s too windy”, and “They build the houses too close together”.

If you're new to the Atlanta area or for some reason have just not joined the chapter yet, we are looking forward to meeting you. Please call or write David Champa at (404) 972-9349, 4802 Beverly Dr., Lilburn, GA 30247 or Chuck Winter (404) 998-5936, 355 Wheatridge Dr., Roswell, GA 30075. Don’t miss out! (Dave Champa, ’72).

FRENCH EXCHANGE CHAPTER

This is a season of change for the USAF Academy/Ecole de l’Air Exchange Association, beginning with the departure of association president Maj. Frank Gahren (Exchange ’77) from the Department of Foreign Languages. We wish Frank the best of luck as he begins his PhD work at Ohio State, and we thank him for his dedication during his term as president. The association will elect new officers with the next issue of the “Trait d’Union” so watch your mailboxes.

Washington Chapter Wing Ding

The 1990 Washington Chapter “Wing Ding” was successful in raising some $500 toward the chapter’s goal of$1,000for the AOG Building Fund. In the crowdphoto, ’78ers attending the affairgather around the Academy’sfirstfour-stargeneral. From left with wives are Bill Troy, Damon Lum, Tim Taylor, Gen. H. T. Johnson (’59), Paul Capasso, Don Alston, Glenn Spears (without wife) and Mark Zamzow. In the secondphoto are General Johnson with Maj. Gen. Ron Fogleman (’63) at right.

As the reins pass to new officers, several important projects are bearing fruit. First is the Jay Lequar (EX ’80) Memorial Award to recognize the American cadet who most embodies the spirit of the Exchange. The design for the memorial plaque is nearly complete, the process for reviewing candidates and selecting an award winner is being finalized, and the first award will be given to a member of this year’s Exchange. We hope the Lequar Memorial will remind us all that our friendship with France is a personal relationship, and, like any other, requires long-term care and dedication. In that same spirit, the second major project in progress is the establishment of a sponsor program for the arriving French cadets, similar to the “famille d’accueil” program in Salon which has been such a warm and memorable addition to our cadets’ experience in France. We hope to set up a system where the French cadets are hosted by “typical” American families not necessarily attached to the Academy, to broaden their exposure to our culture. We intend to have a pilot program running by this fall, so if you have ideas or names of willing volunteers, please write or call soon.

The spirit of the Exchange continues to strengthen as our commandant, Brig. Gen. Redden, and the head of the Department of Foreign Languages, Col. Ruben Cubero, take an even greater personal interest in the program. Both received a very warm welcome at the Ecole de l’Air this past spring, and they plan to take the initiative in hosting and welcoming the arriving French cadets this fall. As of this writing, our superintendent, Lt. Gen. Hamm, is also planning a fall visit to Salon to bring his personal greeting to the Ecole de l’Air.

The past quarter included a landmark finish by members of Exchange ’89. Congratulations to Brittany Thurber, # 1 in her class as well as top academic graduate, and Jeff Dennis and Scott Ormsby, also Distinguished Graduates. All three are on their way to graduate school. We wish you all the best of luck.

The year ahead promises challenge and excitement. The six-member team of Exchange ’90 is hard at work preparing for the coming semester at Salon. We’re also anxious to welcome the eight French cadets who arrive in August. More good news: the French liaison officer, Cdt. Gilbert Souchet, is extending his assignment at the Academy for another year.

Start planning now for the next Paris Air Show in June 1991. An imminent mailing of the “Trait d’Union” will include details and points of contact. If you’ve been on the Exchange and would like to join the association and (among other things) receive our regular

mailings, write or call Capt. Glenn James (EX ’81) at the address below. It’s a tremendous time of growth and change for the Association and a great time to join. (We’ll even be approving updated bylaws to allow for lifetime memberships.) The Exchange can always use your support, your war stories, and your ideas for improving our program. Write today. (Glenn James, ’82, Dept, of Mathematical Sciences (DFMS), U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840. AV: 259-2610.)

NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

The North Texas Association of Air Force Academy Graduates (NTAAFAG) Founders’ Day Dinner-Dance featured a performance by Elvis! Yes, following the cocktail hour and dinner a hush came over the 80-plus graduates and guests when the public address system announced: “Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has entered the building”.

The NTAAFAG Founders’ Day always provides for dancing, but this year’s event included a one-hour performance by David “Elvis” Tapley, well-known personification of the “The King.” During his performance, “Elvis” encouraged dancing, promoted screaming, and put on a great show. Several local NTAAFAG lovelies are shown in the photo below adoring their idol. The ladies include, top row from left, Annette Kuzmiak (George, ’66), Cindy Brown (Charlie, ’71), Ann Kalberer (Klem, ’63), and Debbie Kreimborg (Joe, ’71). In the bottom row are Lisa Batton (Mike, ’77), Helen Coleman (Glenn, ’64), Artie Cardenas (Manny, ’69), and Joy Reemtsma (Bill, ’63). “Elvis”, of course, is in the center.

The party was again planned and organized by Bill Reemtsma. The current NTAAFAG president, Steve Pruss, ’76, and his wife, Kathy, acted as hosts for this annual event. Those attending agreed this was the best Founders’ Day party yet and those not attending really missed a great time! Hope all NTAAFAG members and any other grads who can get to Dallas in April 1991 will make plans now to attend the next Founders’ Day event. (Bill Reemtsma, ’63)

NORTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER

On May 12, 1990 the Northwest Florida Chapter of the USAFA AOG held its second annual membership dinner at the Hurlburt AFB club. Over 100 members and guests attended the dinner.

Maj. Gen. Tom Eggers, ’64, 23rd Air Force commander, was the guest of honor. Tom

spoke to the group about his outfit’s recent activities in Panama and gave us a pitch on the new major air command he is about to head up USAF Special Operations Command.

The Northwest Florida Chapter plans on having a picnic/beach party during late July for members and the cadets visiting the two local bases. Anybody vacationing in the area who wants to attend should drop a card to USAFA AOG, Northwest Florida Chapter, P.O. Box 246, Shalimar, Fla. 32579-0246. Graduates moving to the area, PCS or otherwise, are encouraged to get in touch with the chapter.(Pat McAdoo, ’64)

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

Greetings from Orange County! All continues well along the California coast. The chapter held its 4th Annual OCAOG Golf Tournament since our last submittal to Checkpoints. On May 11th, a group of 16 graduates and/or their guests met at the Los Alamitos Navy Golf Course for another in our continuing series of “antidotes for overachievers” seminars. We have collectively decided that these are enough fun to justify trying for two a year. You can be a really rotten golfer and still have a great time.

As usual, the scramble best-ball format provided great competition. Bob Carey, ’70, once again did a superb job in setting up the tournament and in pairing up the teams. The only problem was that he paired up his next-door neighbor, a lifetime subscriber to Golfing magazine, with Pete Hagins, ’69, who obviously had attended the Cannonball Adderly school of agressive driving. In other words, they seldom got out of their cart less than 300 yards from the tee, and therefore beat the rest of the teams by at least eight strokes Congratulations!

On the other side of the scale, Bob teamed poor Mark Miklos, ’74, who made the mistake of telling Carey that he tried to play once a week, with Ken Wentzel, ’64, who once again borrowed golf balls with butterflies on them from his wife. They were the only ones who broke the century mark. The group voted at the debriefing on the 19th hole (while we were replenishing vital bodily fluids) that Hagins had to drag Wentzel around with him next time. That should fix him. By the way, the team of Dave Albert, ’81, and guest A1 Hardin came in second, with Steve Shay, ’71, and Craig Johnson, ’70, coming in third. The photo below shows that golf does not have to be taken seriously. From left are Mark

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Miklos, Pete Hagins, Bob Willis, ’68, A1 Harden, Tom

The Secret Life of Waldo F. Dumbsquat

By Don Hall, ’76

All the doolies in Waldo’s chemistry class agreed that it was a tough class. The freshman stood at attention beside their lab counters as Captain Litmus inspected shoes and sinks.

“Mr. Dumbsquat, it looks like a super tanker spilled on your shoes.”

“Sir, these are my parade and class shoes. My spit-shined shoes are for SAMIs and IRls.”

“Cadet ingenuity,” chuckled the chem instructor.

Waldo smiled weakly.

“Wipe that weak smile off your face!” bellowed the captain.

Waldo reached up and wiped the smile away with his right hand.

“Here’s a Form 10 for you and one for your roommate who let you come to class with those gross shoes.”

“Sir, may 1 make a statement?”

“Go ahead.”

“Sir, I have two roommates.”

^General Yates: Continued from page 39.)

tical program, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquistion from July 1986 to February 1989. After promotion to lieutenant general he became the principal deputy in that same office. In this job he was the Air Force’s chief testifier to Congress. Last year, for example, he testified 27 times on every conceivable system regarding acquisition and Air Force weapons systems.

Without doubt, Ron owes much of the credit for his success to his wife, Connie. They went to high school together in Nashville, Tenn., but did not start dating until right before high school graduation. Connie went to Vanderbilt University and they became engaged our firstclass year at the Academy. While we were roommates, Connie would often fly out for a weekend and stay with Cheri. Those double dates formed the basis of a lifelong friendship and lasting bond. Like most wives of successful senior officers, Connie has provided enormous strength, resolve and stability to her family during the rigors of Air Force life. Their son Wade and his wife live in Denver where he works for Martin-Marietta on the Titan IV. Their oldest daughter, Dawn, is a regional sales representative for the Alamo Rental Car Agency. Their youngest, Kristen, attends St. Andrews College in North Carolina. With her freshman year behind her, she is still undecided on a major, but her present goal is to graduate with a “minimum of pain.”

I suppose if one could characterize Ron Yates’ career, it might be done to two words, development and application. Development represents the growth in experience, professionalism, and intellectual ability that he has obviously achieved. Application refers to his continued pursuit of a specific career goal, and total dedication to each job and position he has held. His personal and professional achievements are remarkable and have thoroughly prepared him for the responsibilities of commanding Air Force Systems Command. The Class of ’60, and all graduates of the Academy are proud of our second General, United States Air Force. Good on you, Ron.

“Oh, nice pimp, Dumbsquat. Well, here’s an 8 and 4 for him, too!” Waldo groaned.

“Waldo, wake up!”

“What?” sputtered the doolie as he awoke from his dream.

“You were having another nightmare,” explained Warren Heels.

“It must have come from sleeping on top of your desk,” commented “Regs” Buch.

“Was it as bad as the Yugo pep rally you dreamed about?” asked Warren, shivering.

“Oh, gosh, no!” Waldo shuddered at the thought. “It was another dream about tours and demerits. By the way, what time is it?”

“Nine,” Regs informed him.

Shock struck Waldo like lightning. Well, maybe not lightning.

“I’ve slept through first period chemistry class!”

The three doolies sighed.

GRADUATES SELECTED FOR MAJOR Regular Air Force (Line Officers)

Secondary Zone Selectees

1980

Robert R. Allardice Steven E. Moore

Thomas K Andersen Joseph Motz

Gregory D. Augst

Frank H. Brady

Jonathan S. Norwood

Timothy P. Olwell

Margaret D. Carnahan Theodore E. Osowski

Kathleen M. Conley

Betsy J. Pimentel

Brian J. Cullis John D. Posner

Jeffrey C. Dodson John I. Pray Jr.

Michael L. Eastman

David A. Easton

David B. Filippi

Edward B. Schmidt

Karen L. Selva

Jerry I. Siegel

Philip B. Fitzjarrell Laurie S. Slavec-Easterly

Diana E. Francois James P. Sturch

Michael C. Gardiner Norman C. Sweet

Zenon C. Goc

Mark W. Graper

Steve G. Green

Janet Anthea Therianos

Virginia L. Tonneson

Robert L. Tremaine

Susan J. Helms Brian M. Waechter

Jeffrey P. Hightaian

Peter F. Hoene

Michael A. Jefferson

Noel T. Jones

Steven G. Webb

Randall S. Weidenheimer

1981

Karen L. Kaylor Brooks L. Bash

Kevin M. Keith

Frank J. Kisner

Keith P. Maresca

Brian Marshall

Marvin N. Fisher

Timothy G. Grosz

Anthony L. Hinen

Michelle D. Johnson

Susan K. Mashiko Theodore C. Knowles

Mark A. Mitchell

Michael R. Moeller

Michael J. Lepper

William E. Nelson

Clyde D. Moore II Joseph R. Wood

Cadet Yates, at right, checks out skis with classmate John McCullough.

CLASS NEWS

Pete Todd

1250 Big Valley Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

(719) 531-5874

Percent members: 79

ATTENTION IN THE AREA! Your faithful scribe is giddy with delight over the vast quantity of mail reaching his desk. Much more than forecast by various pessimistic predecessors in this exalted position. Just when I was about to attribute this blizzard of correspondence to my impassioned motivational sermons, one of the class cynics pointed out that lots more of us are unemployed now and thus have much more time on our hands for such trivial pursuits. Whatever the reason, keep it up because (a) it’s great hearing from you and (b) I don’t have to resort to libelous fabrications to fill this space.

HOWEVER COMMA: Some of you devoted correspondents out there have logged my old address in your little black books and the forwarding notices from the local postmaster are becoming increasingly surly. Please note the above current address for Wendy’s and my hilltop love nest.

Our globe-trotting president, Joe DESANTIS, dropped in for a personal inspection of these modest digs in May. His cover story was some flimsy tale about a liaison officer conference at the Academy, but he didn’t fool the old gray fox! I know an ORI when I see one.

Naturally, I fed him vast quantities of spirits and exotic foods and even lured him into the hot tub later. He insisted on counseling me about the declining literary standards in the class column. I immediately changed the subject and we had quite a stimulating, wide-ranging chat about where the upheavals in the global political landscape might be leading the nation and the world. For a summary of our conclusions, send a stamped, self-addresed post card and a large cash contribution to either of us.

By now, all but a handful of you who are doing things like participating in prolonged experiments in underground sensory deprivation will have heard the news of two important promotions, but let me publicly extend the class’ congratulations to Bob OAKS and Ed ROSANE. Bob has been selected for his fourth star and joins H.T. JOHNSON as a MAJCOM commander. He and Gloria are bound for Germany where Bob takes on the dual role of commander in chief of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and commander of Allied Air Forces Central Europe. Ed has reached another milestone in a highly successful business career by being named president of USAA Life last year. We’re proud of you both and wish you even greater success in the years ahead.

A couple of items for any of you interested in historical memorabilia. First, Brock STROM’s videotape of our 30th reunion has been completed. Thanks to the efforts of Ed JOSEPHSON and his company, Textron Defense Systems, the video has been well edited. It includes about a 15 minute overview, full coverage of A1 WATERS’ retirement, nearly an hour of reunion shots, speeches, films, etc.; and finally, a mid-’50s, vintage black-and-white Air Force promotional film on the Academy with lots of young ’59er faces and trim ’59er physiques on display.

I’d like to offer a copying service, but unfortunately I don’t have the time or technical capacity for high-volume reproduction. (At this point, R.L. PENN will make some amusing reference to my six kids, which we will all politely ignore.) If you’d like to have a copy of your own, here’s what I propose: send me your name and when I get several takers, I’ll put together a mailing list and send the master to the first guy on the list. He can copy and send it to the second, and so on until the last one on the list returns it to me. Then we start over, until everybody who wants one has had a shot. Alternatively, if it turns out that there’s a big enough demand, I’ll check into the costs of having the job done commercially. Whatever we do, all of us owe Brock and Ed a debt of gratitude for their consideration and hard work. They’ve produced a visual record of our reunion that captures the theme, emotions and details of that historic event.

While he was still able to stand, we captured his visit and the view on film. That’s Pikes Peak in the background immediately above Joe’s reflective forehead in the accompanying photo. With a panorama like that from my front deck, is it any wonder I grin a lot? Come on by and and have a look when you’re in town.

Joe also reported that he and Jo had made an earlier pilgrimage to the west coast where several of our more affluent classmates reside while awaiting the earthquake that will one day make Phoenix beach-front property. As shown, they celebrated his visitation with traditional hospitalitv, attended by John and Pili GULLEDGE, Larry and Carol THOMSON, Bob and Marie JENNINGS, Gene and Jane VOSIKA, Craig and JoAnn SCHAUM, and Bob and Mary Kay CHEPOLIS.

One other piece of Desantis-generated information: flyers will be mailed out shortly on next year’s cruise. About a dozen classmates have already signed up and more have expressed an interest. For reasons too complex and boring to elaborate here, the shipping line has had to change the sailing date to 27 April 1991, for which inconvenience they have knocked down the price of the cruise. Call Joe at home (314-625-3631) for further details.

A voice from my past has surfaced to offer a second bit of history to a select group of our class. Many of you will remember John Pedjoe, one of the original cadre of ATOs. Since he was my first element leader, his persona is burned indelibly into my memory. I have vivid memories of our mutual frustration while learning to march and can still hear his gentle and somewhat despairing tone as he counseled me with those three little words: “You’re waddling, Todd!”

Anyway, Pedj writes that he was cleaning out his files a while back and came upon his old log book. He’s got records of flights with several of our classmates, some of whom never graduated, some of whom have died, but many of whom might like a copy of the entry marking the first time they tossed their groceries in a jet aircraft.

The names in his book are SITEMAN, RICHART, Bovay, MAHONY, MILLER (D.W. and/or Max), LIPSCOMB, HARNITCHEK, Shower, MUSMAKER, DOLAN, Evankovich, DAVEY, JENNINGS, GARBER, GAGLIARDI, DESANTIS, SHAFFER, Robinson, Wilkins, POLLARD, MAY, FLETCHER, MILTNER and MEIER. Pedj invites you to contact him directly if you’d like a copy of your entry. His address is 1165 Rising Hill Way, Escondido, CA 92025, or give him a call at 1-800-854-2876.

Another writer, who prefers to remain nameless lest it ruin his reputa-

tion, reported that H.T. JOHNSON was in town (Elgin AFB) in April to honor the participants in last summer’s search and rescue mission for Congressman Mickey Leland. My anonymous correspondent also reports that he encountered Bob OAKS at the Tactical Symposium in Orlando this year. At the same event, he writes, “...one ATO (Chuck Taylor) was flanked by four carpetbaggers named WINTERS, DESANTIS, KOZELKA and BLAKE. Kozi made it to the Walt Disney World Golf Course where he launched golf balls into the gator swamps. C.V.

MILLER and BLAKE play in an annual tournament called the Deep Freeze Open and, as is their custom, tied for first every other year.”

Ron LANMAN reports from Woodbridge, VA, on his progess toward his second combat career as a high school teacher. He’s finished his year of academics and will do his student teaching this fall. He brags shamelessly (as is his right, of course) about his three grandchildren and another on the way. His number one son (USAFA ’83) is a B-l pilot at Grand Forks.

He also forwarded a picture of Kent MONTAVON’S Superbowl gathering. You’ll recognize most of the cast, except possibly Zita HOSMER’s dad, who turned out to be the life of the party. Most of the Washington area gang will be going up to West Point in November for the AF-Army game, so if you plan to be there, join the crowd.

As was the case last summer, it’s my sad duty to close this column with tragic news about the family of one of our classmates. I’m sorry to report the sudden and untimely passing of John REEVES’ wife, Sara, last spring. All of us send our condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Andi Biancur

563 East 4080 South tfli Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (801) 264-1805

Percent members:80

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Reunion planning has reached the point where the few have done about all that we can and it is now up to the many. All the arrangements are finalized and the scene set. The success of the venture is now in your hands. By the time you read this column, the registration packets will have been in the field for some six weeks so if you did not receive one let one of us know. The registration packet consists of two segments. The first mailing included an agenda, some administrative info, and the reservation form for the Embassy Suites. The second mailing is the actual Reunion event registration packet. We need everyone who can walk, crawl, run, drive, or fly join us in the celebration of the first half of our lives. Can you believe that it was 30 years ago that we jumped into our “new” cars for the second annual “Rush from the Rockies”?

In the registration packets you will find a short bio form which, I confess, has more than one purpose. In addition to serving as an update vehi

cle for the AOG, I am hoping to glean some timely information to feed this column. So, regardless of how you do it, take some time to write in the blanks and either mail it or bring it with you. You will probably agree that this effort needs some variety. It would be nice to occasionally mention every member of the class.

In the “not good news” category, our class number is smaller by one as this column goes to press. Mike BUCHEN fought a very courageous battie against cancer until 23 July when he succumbed. He returned to the Academy where he was laid to rest by several of our classmates on 28 July. He will be well remembered and sorely missed by us all. Godspeed Mike.

On a recent trip to the D.C. Area I had the time to stop in for a brief visit with our two 4-star classmates. Both Ron YATES and Mike LOH are situated in their new offices and right up to their chins in the day-to-day management of the Air Force. Ron said that his change-of-command ceremony was a noteworthy event in that several of the Class of ’60 Mafia were in attendance. Mike’s secretary has already figured out that she has a dynamo on her hands but there is little doubt she can bring him under control. It is not her first exposure to the Class of ’60 type “A” personality; but J.A. JOHNSON will have to explain that.

In the change-of-address department, two notifications indicate some interesting moves. Hoyt PRINDLE has been weeded out of Eglin AFB and packed it all the way to Tallahassee, which I assume is a retirement move. Howie WHITFIELD is returning to Coronado, CA, from the less desirable winter climes of Sheldon, CT. If I am not mistaken, Howie is returning to some of his old Marine Corps haunts in Southern California.

I received a letter written to Jim WILHELM from Frank MAYBERRY who, as you may recall from a previous column, is rattling around Australia working for TRW. The letter actually makes a reader feel bad because nobody should have that much fun and get paid for it. Frank and Eve have traveled to several parts of the continent from their home in Woomera. They returned to the states in June 1989 to accomplish some company administrative activities and while here took some time playing in Colorado. They returned to their home in Woomera via Europe, Singapore, and a few weeks on the west coast of Australia (a trip around the world). They will be coming back to Colorado again for the reunion and then circumnavigate the world again. You’ll have the chance to hear all about it first hand. All you have to do is be there to ask the questions.

Joe DESANTIS asked me to mention that he is working up another cruise for all the academy grads, friends, and like animals. The Holland America Line’s MS Westerdam will sail from Ft Lauderdale on 27 April 1991 and return on 4 May 1991. If you would like more information, call Joe (314) 232-1666, or 1-800-747-0027, and let him give you the pitch.

Remember 6-9 September, there is only one place to be that weekend. See you all soon and bring lots of memories.

Randy Cubero

7163 Wintery Loop

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 598-7155

AV: 259-3820

Percent members: 83

Well, good people, this article will be another in a series of travelogues taken by your fearless scribe. As you remember last quarter’s article was written while I was on a T-43 navigational flight to Europe. That was great fun and I hope you enjoyed reading about my exploits in England, Germany and France. I recently had the photos of that trip developed, so the first shot is of Art KERR, Marcus ANDERSON, and I at Marcus’ house, or I should say, mansion in Mildenhall.

Seatedfrom left are Jim and Nancy Burton, Trude See, Kent Montavon, Brenda Wynn, Molly Connally, Zita Hosmer, Vera Goetze, Zita’sfather, Diane Montavon and Karen Morgan. Standingfrom left are Jim Connally, Dennie See, Joe Morgan, Fred Wynn, Dick Goetze, Bill and Ann Telford and Ron Lanman. Brad Hosmer shot the photograph.

The C.O. of the 3rd AF (with tie) and his two aides.

The second shot is of yours truly chipping away a few pieces of the Berlin Wall at checkpoint “Charlie.” And listen, I did not put all that graffiti on the Wall.

Gee, I wonder when Hector Negroni came by the wall.

On this last trip I stayed right here in Colorado and am writing this article after just having traveled from Colorado Springs to Grand Junction and back. It’s not a happy story but at least it has a happy ending. About a week ago Earl SAUNDERS was going on a solo hiking and fishing trip to Montrose, Colo. As he was going into the national park area, he rolled his Isuzu Trooper on the side of the road and was pinned in the car with some serious injuries to his chest. Thank God that Earl had on his seat belt because the outcome could have been a real tragedy. Within 15 minutes the paramedics came and cut him loose and transported him to the clinic in Montrose. The doctors there sent him by a “flight for life” helicopter to the main hospital in Grand Junction where they ascertained his injuries to be eight broken ribs and a partially-collapsed lung. The happy ending comes in that Earl was banged up pretty good but with a littie tender loving care should fully recover with no ill aftereffects. The other part of the story, however, is that the ’61 brotherhood is functioning well in Grand Junction. Earl knew that Doc and Marty ARNOLD were living in Grand Junction where Doc has been practicing law for the last 20 years, and told Lillie to get in contact with them for any assistance she might need. Well needless to say, Doc and Marty were just magnificent. They opened up their home to Lillie and visited Earl every day in the hospital. I drove out with Lillie to bring Earl back to Colorado Springs on the 6th of June and also stayed with Doc and Marty. It was wonderful getting together with them and their lovely daughter Liz, who will be a senior at Colorado College this next year.

p.m. in the same chapel. Because of Earl’s battered condition, I felt obligated to make Lillie promise “no funny stuff” in celebration of their many years together. The next photo is of the Arnolds, Liz with Tasha, Doc, and Marty by the front door of their beautiful home.

Arnie’s Army of Grand Junction.

Well, we finally got Earl back home and the next day Jan and I took off for Durango, CO to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary on the 7th of June. It’s hard to believe that Jan has been kept in marital ecstasy for that length of time. Concidentally, Lillie and Earl were also celebrating their 29th anniversary on the same day. They were married at 4 p.m. in the Broadmoor’s Pauline Chapel right before Jan and I were married at 5

‘‘Hey, this rib is NOT connected to the chest bone!”

The second shot is of Earl explaining to Doc which ribs were damaged in the accident and which ones were caused by Lillie’s exuberance. To hear Earl tell it, even after all these years she just can’t keep her hands off of him.

On the local scene, we ’61ers got together at Charlie and Linda NEEL’s house to discuss the 30th reunion. If you remember, Charlie NEEL and Mike QUINLAN are our two class reunion project officers and so they called the first planning session of the year to get a consensus on activities and dates. At this get-together we all reaffirmed that we would select the summertime for our 30th as opposed to the traditional fall season. We naturally would have to forego the football game but the late summer will offer other niceties. In addition, the locals voted on the dates 1 through 4 of August, the week before classes start, as the best time to meet without interfering with June Week or other summer plans. We would also like you to consider the following activities as part of our reunion schedule:

1) a pilgrimage to Lowry AFB to revisit our “roots,” hosted by Dale TABOR,

2) a formal “black tie” (optional) banquet, and hopefully Hector will consent to be our MC,

3) a sports afternoon to play golf, tennis or enjoy any of our other magnificent athletic/recreational facilities,

4) a touring morning to see Cheyenne Mountain, the Olympic Training Center, and other interesting sites in the Colorado Springs area, and,

5) some interaction with top Academy officials to update us on current cadet programs and activities.

Just as an aside, for those of you who can get here a couple of days early, the drive down to Durango, going through Ouray, (pronounced Youray) and Silverton, is undoubtedly the most spectacular in all of Colorado. Red Mountain Pass is simply breathtaking, and if you have never been to that part of the state, I can only say you have missed the nature trip of a lifetime.

The planning committee is looking into the new Marriott Hotel just south of the Academy as our reunion hotel and headquarters. Prices and other information will be sent to you as soon as they are finalized.

Some additional notes on other class members—first and foremost I am happy to report that in a recent survey of the Wine and Spirits Magazine trying to determine the most popular wine sold at 50 large metropolitan areas, the top three finishers were: 1) Sonoma Cutrer, 2) Robert Mondavi, and 3) Jordan, and in the Chardonnay category Sonoma Cutrer won by a landslide. Our congratulations to Brice JONES for this truly national honor. Now, what would it take to have Brice supply all the wine needed for our 30th reunion?

Second, Jim WILHELM found another ’61 lost soul, Owen QUANTZ. Owen is living in Chicago and working for, or taking Thiokol (just kidding). Jim made contact by phone and gently pressured him into joining the AOG. Hey, what are friends for? We hope to see Owen and family at the 30th.

Finally, Dick and Pat MILNES came by the Academy this Spring on the Interamerican Defense College’s U.S. field trip. In this last photo we have Dick and Pat with Maj. Gen. and Mrs. O’Berry, chief of Logistics for Space Command, who were hosting the college members at the Flying W Ranch.

That’s about it for me with this article. As usual it has been a great pleasure to write about all of you out there so please keep those letters and cards coming. One of the neat suggestions that we passed around at the reunion planning session was to have people write in some funny stories

This might be another good place to consider for our 30th. about the cadet days of another class member. At the formal banquet we would have our MC recount the story and also give us an update of where that person is today, making sure the name of the person is not mentioned. We would then have the audience try to guess who the person was and at the end, show a slide of the person as a cadet and as a mature middleager. I’m sure we would have to allow a few minutes for a personal response, rebuttal or diatribe. So please start thinking about writing down some of the funny anecdotes you remember about your “friends” and send them directly to me. I will make sure that the stories are kept semiconfidential and are handed over to the proper ’61 authorities. Take care and let’s make our 30th the best reunion ever. God bless.

(Editor’s note: The following are ’61 classmates who we have no current mailing address for. We would like to invite all to the reunion so if you can supply an address, please contact the AOG.)

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John W. (Jack) Jamba

4 Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 867-7758

Percent members 70

Hi REDTAGS!

Well here it is June in Florida. It’s so humid I can swim out to the pool. It’s so humid the pool feels drier than the air. It’s so humid that the perspiration can’t drip anywhere. Anyway, on with the news. Got a call from Ted NEFF who is still a pilot with Pan Am. He moved to Marion, NC about 30 miles east of Asheville. He indicated that he would be corresponding with the ’62 grads personally about a fund-raising project.

Got a letter from Paul LANDERS with a picture enclosed. He writes: “JoAnne and I were in her hometown, Valdosta, GA, last month and stopped by to visit Charlie and Mary Jo PRICE, who have retired in

Valdosta. Charlie is customer service manager for Trus Joist Corporation. Mary Jo is a realtor with a local company. Both are enjoying life in the sunny, friendly atmosphere of south Georgia. The Sunday we stopped by we were lucky to see Duke GREEN, who had driven down from Wright-Pat to be Charlie’s partner in a golf tournament at the local country club. (They did not win, but had more fun, and more excuses, than the rest.) Duke is deputy commander for Systems at Foreign Technology Division. He says his job is very interesting. Enclosed are unretouched photos of the participants at the micro-reunion.

From left are Charlie Price, Duke Green and Paul Landers in Valdosta, GA.

“I saw a number of Red Tags at the local D.C. chapter’s dining out last month—Chet GRIFFIN, Don HALLAGER. George LARSON, and Ron TAYLOR. I sat with (Dr) T. K. MOORE, who is currently studying Japanese to assist in his company’s foreign business. I think he can already say, ‘Where are the donuts?’ As for me, I’m finishing my second year as director of Manpower and Organization on the Air Staff. These are turbulent times in the manpower business—and definitely not a growth industry. However, I’m honored to have a small role in trying to shape tomorrow’s Air Force. Please pass my warm regards to Red Tags everywhere.”

Thanks for the good words, Paul. I received a letter from Fred HENDRYX a few days later. To wit: I just received Checkpoints yesterday, read your column and thought I had better get this written before it is too late. Enclosed are the pictures we took while in Florida. A fine looking group. Things have been busy since our return. I came back to a new div mgr that I worked with seven to eight years ago. In addition to my budget work, Distribution Requirements Planning Project and training three new planners, he is getting me involved in the day-to-day interface with the Manufacturing Plants and Advertising. I sure don’t have to worry about having nothing to do. Arlene also came back to five days a week although she took off two weeks the beginning of May.

“We were scheduled to help our son Mike and his wife move to their new home the first of June. They called two weeks before to say the house was vacant so we moved them on Memorial Day weekend. That Thursday, Juanita went into labor and delivered our second grandson, Tyler Matthew. What people will do to get out of moving. By Sunday, we had

Enjoying a Florida gathering, from left are Nancy and Willie Gray, Caroline and Jack Jamba, Arlene and Fred Hendryx, and Johnny and Don McCarter (’61).

their townhouse empty and the new house loaded with boxes and bags. Arlene stayed in Columbus to help out for a week. I drove up the following weekend and then we took our # 1 grandson to Cincinnati for a week to give Juanita a break with the new baby. I don’t see how these guys with second families can handle young children. It was enjoyable, but it was nice to give Christopher back. By the way, Tom YOUNG sold them their house.

“We just received a wedding invitation for Dave and Fran LEE’s daughter Kelly. She will be married July 28th in Dayton. We are planning to attend and should see a few other Redtags there. Caught the Shuttle lift-off from mom and dad’s front yard (in Melbourne, FL). Shortly after, we left for the airport. We got caught in a traffic jam on the Beeline (expressway) and made our plane with 10 minutes to spare. I’ll remember that the next time.”

Thanks for the letter and picture, Fred. I’ll submit the one that has the ’61 er in it since he and his wife were honorary Redtags that night. Don and Johnny MC CARTER (’61) are my next door neighbors. Since they don’t see many of his classmates we invited them along. Had a great time.

Next I got a letter from Peter D ROBINSON. He writes. \ “I received the Spring Checkpoints this past week and hope that you get this in time for the next edition. Sorry you couldn’t get me on the telephone, but the PCS moves have been frequent enough that an old Register may have put you at least one move behind. After the Chanute change of command on Jan 10th, Pat and I headed for Albuquerque. The Chanute event was an AFA event with Lt Gen OAKS (’59) the presiding officer and MG Larry DAY (’63) the new commander. Although we were there only 16 months (I seem to have trouble holding a job), we had the opportunity to appreciate how much activity and momentum there is in ATC. Those new Air Force recruits are sure young when they go through their initial AF training. The community in Illinois was extremely supportive of the base, and the announcement of Chanute’s closure hit them hard. Much of the last year I spent there was involved with closure planning in moving our training and reducing the community impacts. I hope that events go well until it closes in 1993.

“AFOTEC is a very different assignment than ATC. We are a tenant on Kirtland with the wing commander under MAC having the host commander duties. After running three bases (Bitburg, Kadena, and Chanute), it is a different experience to be a tenant. The TDY here has also been significant with at least one trip a week for the first 4Vi months. The job has brought me in contact with several other RTBs including Fred FIEDLER, Duke GREEN, Minter ALEXANDER, Don SHEPPERD, George HARRISON, Paul LANDERS, and John BROTHERS. The trips back to the Pentagon are so frequent that I’m considering contracting for an airline seat. Actually, Washington is a great place to go TDY since that is preferable to being stationed there.

“Our test activity ranges the spectrum from command-and-control systems to B-2 and ATF to future space systems. My predecessor coined the unofficial motto for AFOTEC of ‘Always respected, never loved’ which I’m finding is most appropriate. The job is both a challenge and very interesting, so I’m enjoying it...Pat is also enjoying New Mexico and is exploring the activities of the area. With Eric working in New York City and Kristen in Ann Arbor getting ready to go back to medical school next year, we temporarily have everyone out of college. I expect that to change in about a year, however, when she goes back to medical school...Sorry the letters have been infrequent, but at least now you will have a current telephone number.”

Thanks for the nice letter, Pete. Next, I got a call from Don HUTCHINSON. He gave me a good update on his family. His wife, Joan, is a residential real estate appraiser, working out of the home. Daughter Kathy is a senior at Univ of Florida at Gainesville, majoring in microbiology. She currently works for a biologist in a lab, which gives her credit for work experience. (Since my son goes there too, we’re going to try to link them up.) Son Keith graduated from high school and will journey to the Univ of Colorado in August. He plans to major in aeronautical engineering... Don is still working for Intel Corp and has recently been promoted to facility manager for their Fab 7 facility in Albuquerque. He has four divisions working for him to maintain the assembly plant. The company gives all employees an eight-week paid vacation every seven years in addition to the regular three weeks annual vacation. He’ll be putting it off for a year because of his promotion... On 1 April he attended the reunion of the 48 TFW in Las Vegas. Among the Redtags present were K. B. CLARK and P. K. ROBINSON. See the attached photo.

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Attending the 48th TFW reunion in Las Vegas are K.B. Clark, P.K. Robinson, Cookie Clark, Reta Robinson, Don and Joan Hutchinson and Dale and Bonnie Rook (friends).

Thanks for the call and picture, Don. Next, I got a short letter from Dick and Joanne HOFFERT. Actually, Joanne wrote the letter. “Just a note to let you know in a timely fashion that even dropouts have to face the responsibility of older folks’ (parents) coping with age and illness. This happened in early November. We had been given some misinformadon on the status of our home in Fort Walton Beach, FL. It, in fact, was vacant—at least for the rest of that afternoon. One call to my parents in NE Mass took it off the market.

“A few weeks and two U-haul trips plus one one-way plane trip found four of us overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay. This part of the Panhandle has grown 35% or so since we left in mid-1979. Eglin AFB, however, is currently worried about losing a division to Wright-Pat in Ohio. Dick and I are rehabbing (11 years of renters take their toll) and landscaping. Whisper II (our sloop) is snug in a berth on the sound here in FWB. We are enjoying our land experience, but coastal cruising is ever present on our minds. Hope more letters are on their way to you.”

Thanks, Joanne, for the letter. Hope the move works out for you and your folks. Next I got a change-of-address card from Ray MC CLINTOCK which shows him at a new street address in Huntsville, TX. And shortly before I went to press with this column, I got a call from Ken SMITH in San Antonio. He started by recalling a chance encounter that happened in San Antonio last year. He and his wife were having dinner with Bo and Nancy OHMAN at the Alamo Cafe. A person walked by that looked familiar, so they said hello. It turned out to be Dick ELLSWORTH. It seems that Dick and his son were in town to go on a deer hunting trip. They always stop at the Alamo for dinner. They were sitting at the next table. It so happened that Dick and Bo were roommates during 2nd and 3rd class year. Small world! Two months ago the local AOG Chapter had a golf tourney. Ken now knows how to win those tourneys. Pick your team carefully. His teammate was Jack SWONSON, who won two close-to-the-hole prizes. And earlier this year at a Founders Day dinner, Ken sat with Bill HARVEY and his wife, Dave ROE, and Nels JENSON. Ken visited the Academy last summer with son Matt to show him some of the places where he played as a young boy. Matt is married to a San Antonio girl. Their oldest son, Todd, was married recently to a girl in Belleview, NE. Ken has been retired for five years now. He is working for Locus, a division of Kaman, and his wife is teaching elementary school.

That’s it for now. I really appreciate the letters and calls that I received during the past few weeks. It has made my job easier. Please don’t forget that I have to go to press about two weeks after you read this column. Keep me updated. Jack.

Norman I. Lee III

17532 N.E. 38th Court

Redmond, WA 98052 -Ifff

Work: (206) 655-4412

Home: (206) 882-0968

Percent members: 75

Lots of contact this time around so, without further ado, let’s get with it. The arrival of Jim DIFFENDORFER in Seattle created a round of contacts between Golden Types in the area. Jim first touched base with Bob PARLETTE over in Wenatchee and then Ron MC COLLUM, Charles GEBHART, Mike O’CONNELL, and yours truly here in Seattle. True to

the tradition of Yellow Tag hospitality Jim was wined, dined and generally oriented (pointed in the right direction) etc. We did such a good job, he decided to stay on and has come to work at Boeing with Customer Training and Flight Operations Support in the 747-400 group. Last week he told me he had already done some hiking up in the Cascades. Looks like we have another convert to the Great North West (GNW).

Neil SORENSON and I had lunch the other day to celebrate the suecessful completion of his PhD program at the University of Washington. I thought his dissertation topic analyzing the impact of airline deregulation on transportation in this country was fascinating. He is now actively pursuing ways to put his hard-earned skills and knowledge to productive use. When we were stationed at Scott in ’86 and ’87 Neil talked about plans to study for a PhD. I remember thinking then the effort required to pull it off successfully was too great, maybe even insurmountable, especially for guys like us who had not seen the halls of academia for so long a period of time. To have actually gone out and gotten the job done, and in less than three years is phenomonal. Congratulations are definitely in order!

Speaking of PhDs, I got a letter from Fred LINDAHL in May explaining why he was on two AFRes colonel’s lists. Allowing Fred to explain the situation in his own words will be easier than trying to do it myself—take it away Fred: “Since my name appeared in the last Checkpoints, I thought it might be a good time to bring you up to date. Actually, I’ve been selected for colonel three times, and declined it the first two. The first time I’d just finished C-5 training at Altus, and just couldn’t bring myself to end 25 years of flying as a copilot (I expect to have to find a real job as an 0-6). The second time I just decided I wasn’t grown up enough, but the last time I thought I was running out of chances, so now I’ve accepted the promotion. Do you know any 0-6 Reserve positions?” Fred reports he has been teaching at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, for six years and, according to his letterhead, holds the academic title of associate professor.

The Hoffmans

Larry HOFFMAN’S letter included a snapshot of the Hoffman clan gathered at Lori’s and Ryk’s wedding of 30 December. The bride is gorgeous! The handsome young devil—not you Larry—next to Lori is Ryk Ochampaugh, the newest member of the family. Other good-looking guys and gal include Mike (16), Matt (17) and Cheryl. Then of course you all recognize dad there on the left. What gets me, knowing the cost of a big formal wedding these days, Larry is still smiling. Larry added that Ryk is a budding actor, just graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He is working in dinner theaters in the St. Pete area and auditioning with the movie studios in Orlando.

Larry MCLAUGHLIN sent a post card showing one of the places he visited on business this year—the Ixtapa Sheraton Hotel—in IxtapaZihuantanequ, Gurerro-Mexico. As the advertisement states: the place is “El espectacular!” Larry won the Best Client Service Award from Suecess Motivation Institute for the second year in a row and claims the inside track for a “threepeat.”

Within days after I sent the spring version of this column to the AOG—at the end of March—I got a call from Jim WILSON. Sometimes things just seem to work out that way; you guys receive a copy of the Checkpoints and, just like clockwork, I get a call or a letter a week or two later. In many cases, the deadline for the next issue has passed and unfortunately, your updates, comments, etc. are read six months later. Please don’t despair, the AOG folks are kind and understanding and will allow last minute updates if reasonable. They are also getting better at putting the magazine out in a more timely fashion—this time, I got my issue in the

mail over two weeks ago. The moral? Keep trying. If the timing is right, I’ll do my best to get you in.

Jim wanted to report on the SR-71 retirement at Beale and the fact he ran into Jim MARTIN and John BORLING at the ceremony. Jim M. was representing NASA which is getting three of the airplanes for research work, and John, as SAC DO, was representing the SAC ops community. Jim W., of course, was a Blackbird pilot and at one time, the 9th Strategic Recon Wing ADO. Flying that airplane must have been a real kick in the pants. Wish we could get Jim to write/talk about his experiences. (Did anyone else in the class ever fly the SR or does Jim have that claim to fame?) Jim is now the base commander at McClellan AFB in Sacramento. Son Jim is an aeronautical engineer with Lockheed working on the Advanced Tactical Fighter in the “Skunk Works.” Jim and Rachael have four children (one daughter) two out of college (one 14) and two in college. Jim also reported that Barney BARTLETT was about to become a new father again; since confirmed by Tad DURHAM.

TAD (stands for Thomas A. Durham) called to fill me in on his political doings up in Bellingham, WA. According to TAD, the powersto-be want to extend the local airport’s runway to accommodate larger airplanes and capitalize on the overcrowding at SEATAC International Airport here in Seattle. The airport expansion brings with it, among other things, noise pollution, neighborhood disruption and severe environmental consequences, although there was no mention of Spotted Owls. My opinion on the subject wasn’t much help. Despite our fears, I don’t think much will come of it. The politicians are talking about building a 300-mph train through the Cascade Range to Moses Lake—old Larson AFB—and building a new international airport there; but, that is all they are doing-talking. TAD also says he has cut back some on this dog grooming business,“MUTTLEYs.” The business’s success was consuming all his time taking away from his family and his computer work.

Got my annual update from J.T. HEAL beginning with a report on the AFA-TCU game in Ft. Worth. Gary and Suzy SABIN, Henry HOFFMAN and Denny KING among others were also at the game. I have been getting a lot of reports about that game—the party must have been a good one. J.T. also reports three weddings in his future: Kimberly in July, Kevin in October and Michelle sometime next spring. That should put a dent or two in the old wallet. Suggest you give Larry Hoffman a call. With all the kids living on the East or West Coasts, Jeff and Sandy have bought a travel agency—UNIGLOBE—to help with travel plans throughout the year. Let me see if I can get it right: Kevin and Tiffany work for Paine Weber in New York, Kimberly also lives in New York. Tommy lives in L.A. and Michelle resides in the GNW—Portland. Jeff said his future plans include looking to buy an airplane. Hope it has transcontinental range/speed.

Jay MILLER checked in from Denver to report on his progress with McDonnell Douglas Training Systems. We compared a few notes and talked about his most recent project, the Special Operations Forces Aircrew Training System. He told me about a flight simulator that has no motion in the normal sense but a visual system combined with a seat that inflates and deflates to give the sensation of motion. The fidelity is so true, according to Jay, that one must sit down for thirty minutes after a sim flight in order to get your equilibrium back.

TIDBITS: Rod HIMELBERGER is running the C-5 Aircrew Training System at Dover AFB for Flight Safety International and Johnnie HALL showed up on the April retired list.

That’s it. No more to report. Hope this article finds you healthy and happy. Thanks again for all the cards, letters and phone calls. As Neil and Jim can attest, the lunch is easy to arrange so please call when you get in town. Even if you live here—call—we’ll get together.

Bob Hovde

1 Andrews Circle

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Home: (617) 274-7759

Office (617) 377-3601

AV: 478-3601

Percent members: 73

By the time you read this, summer will be almost over and you will probably be thinking of trading in your golf clubs for skis. (Unless you live in Sacramento or Salt Lake, where you can use both all winter long.) By September also, Ed MECHENBIER will almost have finished unpacking boxes from his move to Beavercreek, OH, with stuff from 17 years at the old house. He hasn’t changed jobs (manager, Eastern Region, GE Aerospace). It’s just that his kids (the oldest is a high school sophomore, and youngest recently matriculated from pre-school) decided they wanted to live some place with more people than cows and pigs. Ed also continues

as the commander of the 162TFS of the Ohio Air Guard, where he flies A-7Ds.

Dick HACKFORD will also have settled into his house in Fairborn, OH, again. Dick and Becky left Hanscom AFB at the end of June with the intention of returning to Ohio. We will miss them at Hanscom.

OTHER LETTERS: I keep telling you that I print any news or rumors, but this one is unusal even for me. It seems that Jim and Lorna MC COMSEY went to a great party in May. The party was as a surprise for Jim’s cousin’s wife, Susan McComsey, and has to be one of the all-time great surprise parties. A group of 28 of Susan’s friends gathered on a private island in the Caribbean called Guana (just off Tortola) for eight fun-filled days of “fun and frolic”. Among the group were five USMA grads and Jim. One of the USMA grads is a class scribe also, and he sent me this story. It seems that sun was not the only thing soaked up that week. The host had 360 bottles of fine campagne flown in for the 28 peopie. That’s over one-and-a-half bottles of champagne per person per day. The picture below must have been taken on the first morning!

Jim and Lorna McComsey on Guana, May 1990

Dave MUEH writes from Honolulu that he decided to stay there after he retired. He now works for Aloha Airlines as an operations instructor and as a budget/productivity analyst. His boss is Tom DERIEG (USAFA ’63), senior VP - Operations. He also serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in Honolulu, and plays tennis in four leagues. Dave’s brother and cousin both live within a mile of him, so he feels right at home in Honolulu. On the bad news side, after three years of separation, Dave and Susan were divorced just before he retired. On the good news side, however, Dave’s son Don graduated from Wake Forest in May. If you happen to be in Honolulu, Dave says the welcome mat is out.

Speaking of retirement, Rod WELLS writes from Colorado that he just finished his first year of flying for United out of Denver. He and Sabra live in Colorado Springs, where “life is great”. If you can make out the license plate on his “mint” TR7 ragtop, you’ll see “Colorado’s niftiest vanity plate”! Rod also passes on news that Howie COHEN is now a United captain, Mark FANT is instructing for United, and Bill PEREZ is hustling sales.

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: Perry LASH moved from Bend, OR to Las Vegas, NV. Denny STILES is now USDAO, American Embassy, Vienna.

STAFF DIGEST: The HQ USAF StaffDigest announced that Jim MC INTYRE has moved to be the staff director of the 7th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation in Washington. Tell them we need lots more pay, Jim.

Bob THOMAS made the same digest with his new job as “Comd Dir, NORAD Cmbt Ops Stf, J-31, HQ NORAD, Cheyenne Mt Complex AFB CO.” I think that means he’s still in the air defense business, but now he works in Cheyenne Mountain.

That’s all I have for now. Hopefully, I’ll see some of you at the Air Force-Army Game on the 10th of November. We have to win at West Point this year—it’s getting embarrassing to go all the way over there and lose. Take time to drop a line.

Jerry “Ski” Wilkowski

2423 Rocky Branch Road

Vienna, VA 22181

Ifc' -y

Office: (703) 845-7470 tr -

Home: (703) 255-9083

Percent members: 70

Before I start into this issue’s column, I’d like to provide some background on a program which up until this year has been unique to USAFA and which I believe displays some forward thinking by the administration.

STOP OUT: Many of you may not have been aware that for several years the Academy has offered eligible cadets an opportunity to take a year off to “Think about it”. Called “Stop Out”, the program permits cadets at the end of their 3rd class year, and before they have accepted any military service obligation, to opt for a year away from the Academy, without pay, but still in cadet status. (The program also allows eligible Mormon cadets to take two years off to perform their church-required missionary work.) By eligibility I mean the cadet must have maintained a sufficiently high class standing, both academically and militarily, to warrant the Academy wanting him/her to return. A return decision is solicited in February and, if the reply is positive, the cadet is assigned to the rising 2nd Class in a different squadon than the one he/she left. This year 45 of the 56 cadets who opted for the program returned. They shared the general consensus that “This should be a mandatory program for every cadet!” My familiarity with the program stems from the fact that our ft 2 son, Kip, was one of the participants. He worked and goofed off with his “real” college buddies during the summer, studied a semester at James Madison University, and then worked as a waiter in Georgetown, Washington, DC, as a house painter, and as an “inventory control specialist” or more commonly known as a stock boy. He has returned to the Academy with a greater appreciation of what it has to offer and, much more significant in his parents’ opinion, as a matured young man with even greater potential to excel as a cadet and ultimately as an officer. USAFA pioneered the program among the service academies, with West Point and Annapolis initiating their version this year (something about tradition unhampered by progress). The two questions we might consider after 25+4 years are how many of us who could have, would have? And the clincher, would have returned? Not in retrospect mind you, but at the time. Any bets?

Rod Wells in retirement with toy!

From left are Leon, Brian, Nita and Celeste Rausch at Brian’s OTS commissioning ceremony.

Leon RAUSCH penned a short, but very newsy note which included this picture of an extremely proud family at the OTS commissioning ceremony of his oldest son Brian. Missing was Leon and Nita’s other son, Scott, who is a junior at Reed College in Portland, OR. Brian entered pilot training at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX and has already soloed in the “Tweet”. Leon also sent along this picture of Curt NELSON greeting him at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM after he had flown there from Dallas in his homebuilt, “Very Easy N40LR”.

Leon adds further that in 1989, he and Celeste completed flights to both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Looks like your boys can expect some intense competition from their younger sister in the flying game! Leon concluded with a comment that “Very Easy now has 500 hours in its log and shows no sign of age”. Quite an accomplishment, Leon. I thank you for the input and also look forward to seeing you at the 25th.

they would’ve looked much too young for a six-pack of over-the-hill macho men (all of the above is true!). Should any ’65er travel through San Antonio (just avoid June-August when it is 100 degrees without any rain). There are extra cars available, many spare bedrooms, and wives that really know how to cook.” Thanks for the letter and the invite Dick, hopefully there will be some takers of a most generous offer.

Sue and I spent a delightful evening with Jim and Sharon SWALLOW recently when they were in D.C. for Jim’s presentation to a meeting of members of a prestigous local think-tank. Both of them are extremely busy and successful in the business world, Sharon as a commercial real estate developer and Jim as a partner at A.T. Kearney, Inc., Chicago, 1L. They both looked great! Their phone call and dinner invitation were totally unexpected; but schedules meshed and the magic started from there. Please also call if you are in town, no matter how short the stay. It’s not that I’m soliciting dinner invitations; just would love to chat and get your input for this column.

The local chapters of graduate organizations have been active over the past couple of months. First the National Capital Chapter of the AOG held its annual “Wing Ding” in April with General H.T. Johnson, Class of ’59, CINC MAC and TRANSCOM (Transportation Command), as the guest speaker. H.T. is the first Academy 4-star and he blended Academy nostalgia with his views on the rapidly-changing perceptions of the threat to U.S. interests throughout the world in very sightful after-dinner remarks. Then in May the AFA Society of Washington, DC held its Second Annual Formal Dinner-Dance. The guest speaker was a former president and CEO of a nation-wide baked goods firm, who had recently entered a new track in his professional life as an entrepreneur. He provided some interesting insights into the five personal attributes he perceived as important to success in the business world, at least four of which are standard fare for USAFA grads. All in all, excellent opportunities to swap lies, grip and grin, and network amoung individuals whom you can trust and whose interest in upholding the Academy ideals, be it in the military or the civilian world, is utmost.

Speaking about interesting and delightful evenings, following are the pictures taken by Gordie and Sharon BOEZER at the annual get-together organized by Tim and Mary GRAVES for the Washington, DC area ’65ers. This year it was held at the Ft. Myer Officers’ Club and, once again, the Graves’ did a superb job of providing the wherewithal for everyone to experience a most enjoyable evening. Former members of 2nd Group threw down the gauntlet for next year by showing with the greatest number of representatives. A warm-up for the main event in October!

Dick ZUCKER provided a long and newsy note covering goings-on in the San Antonio area which I will quote for the most part. The accompanying picture is self-explanatory. Dick writes “as noted by the enclosed picture, some ’65ers have managed to keep their hair, smiles, and mental outlook well into ‘middle age’ ”. “Skip and Susan COX rounded up the ‘Best Alive’ group from San Antonio and all but Ed BERBEREK were able to convince their wives that a Sunday of food, lies, and ‘do you remember’ would be more fun than house or yard work. Since Ed FARRELL is still on active duty (Vice CINC at the spooky Electronic Security Service), he was required to bring extra food and clean up the empties left strewn about the pool. Marty TREUHAFT is still one of the brilliant engineers with Southwest Research Corp in San Antonio. Ron FLAKE has a thriving law practice near Randolph AFB. Neil STONE also dabbles in law and specializes in S&L failures, bankruptcies, and protecting little old ladies’ estates. Skip enjoys his life at USAA where he feels like he is surrounded by AF Blue at all times. Dick ZUCKER works for San Antonios’s premier roofing and remodeling company. “Keeps me outdoors and meeting good people—besides, one can only play so much tennis, golf, and racquetball!”

“All the wives made it to the 25th Reunion party but none wanted to get into the picture. Claimed we smelled bad, had groping hands, and

Curt Nelson with Leon Rausch and "Very Easy.”

The ’65 "Best Alive gather at Skip Cox’s to remember going out the gate and seeing USAFA in the rear view mirror. From left at top are Dick Zucker, Marty Truehaft and Ed Farrell. At bottom are Neil Stone, Ron Flake and Skip Cox.

First Group from left are Bob and Ellen Haffa, Lee and Terry Alton, Terry and Toni Drabant, and Marc and Helen Sabin.

Second Group from left are Bruce and Sam Witty, Steve and Lisa Henderson, Jim and Karon Kaltenbach, Doug and Wendy Weidner, Ray and Diane Bevivino, Steve and Bonnie Talley, Mike and Barbara Krause, Tom Koss, and Al and Donn Grieshaber.

NOTABLE QUOTES: A couple of columns past I highlighted Howie HILL’s comments quoted in the WSJ on the merits of small boats holding up traffic on busy bridges. Well another classmate, Ric HANUSHEK, also made it to the WSJ, this time on 2/9/90 in an Op-ed piece on “Education: Money Isn’t Everything’’. Ric was quoted from his study on the relationship of expenditures to achievement in education:”...of 65 studies... only 20% found a postive impact, while 75% found no impact and 5% found a negative impact”. Comments which could cause you some controversy Ric, especially among those advocates who believe the only solution to the current malaise in the nation’s educational system is to throw more money at it!.

John BLAHA called to inform that another ’65er has joined the general officer club. At a ceremony on June 30th, presided over by General Ron Yates (’60), Roy BRIDGES received his brigadier’s star. Present were his wife, Benita, children Bryan and Tanya, and his parents, Roy Bridges, Sr. and Mrs. Bridges. Sincerest congratulations are in order Roy, both to and your family. The total man does not attain the degree of success you have r regardless of his professional endeavor, without the support and encouragement of his family. You all have earned the right to be justifiably proud of this career accomplishment and share the spotlight. I trust there will be many more to follow.

ZIP CODE CHANGES: Just a few folks on the move. Jack HEWITT to Danville, CA; Gerry DEMOCKO to Fontana, CA; Harv SHELTON to Elmendorf AFB, AK; and Tom PILSCH to Scott AFB, IL where he will be the assistant DCS Requirements at Headquarters, MAC. (The latter fact known to your faithful scribe because Tom bothered to insert it at the bottom of his change-of-address card, each of which is forwarded to me by the AOG. Please do likewise the next time you move. Thanks. It helps the effort to keep everyone informed.)

FINAL NOTE: By the time you read this column, you may think it’s too late to respond to the invitation to join the class in our 25th Anniversary celebration. BUT IT ISN’T! Or you may think it’s too late to respond to the request you’ve received to contribute five hundred dollars ($500) towards the class gift to the academy. BUT IT ISN’T! As a class, we need your involvement as an individual to make the celebration a suecess. We have all enjoyed experiences and blessings we can share and I’ll personnally quarantee that, except perhaps for family, you will not find a

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more attentive audience anywhere that will patiently look and listen as you recount and show how the Lord has helped you to use your talents since that momentous morning of June 9, 1965. Come share blessings and memories with all of us and experience a few more to treasure until we get together again! DON’T MISS IT—YOU WON’T REGRET IT! WARRANTEED AND GUARANTEED!

Greetings Redtags! Once again, the DENNY family is spending the summer moving to another country. This makes four out of the last five summers that we have PCSed and our bodies are getting almost as beat up as our furniture. We’re heading back to MAC Headquarters at Scott AFB, where I’ll be the director of Aircrew Training. It won’t be as much fun as it has been out here on the tip of the spear, but I might be able to do something useful and it is a flying job. So, we go from sushi, sake, and summo wrestling to cornfields, Cardinals, and Budweiser beer.

A few other classmates of ours are also leaving the Pacific for the States. Ron MOREY is departing his job as vice of the air base wing here at Yokota and also heading to MAC Headquarters where he will work in XP as the director of Total Quality Management. We’re not exactly sure just what all that stuff is, but Ron is going to be in charge of it. Bill WACKER is finishing up two years as commander of the MAC group at Osan AB, and is going to Travis AFB where he will be the chief of Safety for 22nd Air Force—another flying job.

Randy JAYNE has moved up from vice president and general manager of McDonnell Aircraft’s F-15 fighter program to become president of McDonnell Douglas Missile Co. Dave MARCRANDER is finishing his tour as wing commander at Charleston AFB and is going to pretend he is a grunt as deputy chief of staff for U.S. Forces Command at Ft McPherson, GA. Maybe they’ll let him drive a tank. Bill DUNNE (retired) has moved from Wichita, KS to Issaquah, WA. Dale FOWLER has moved from Arizona (Luke AFB?) to Hampton, VA, which has got to be TAC HQ at Langley AFB.

STARS ON THE MOVE: It’s tough to keep up with these guys because none of them can seem to hold onto a job long enough for this magazine to catch up to them. BG Jerry ALLEN is escaping the JCS at the Pentagon and is going to SAC HQ as the assistant DO. I think that’s a little closer to some real skiing. BG Dave OAKES is also escaping the Pentagon where he has been trying to match too many programs to not enough dollars in AF/PR. He is on his way to Panama as commander, 830 Air Division and deputy commander of JTF Panama at Howard AB. BG Ed SHIRLEY is joining the exodus as he leaves AF/XOXX to head for San Antonio where he will be vice commander of Electronic Security Command. To keep a sufficient number of Redtags in the Washington DC area so that the Air Force stays on track, BG Nick KEHOE is moving from ATC HQ in San Antonio to take Ed’s place in AF/XOXX—that’s Regional Plans and Programs for those of you who don’t read Pentagonese. Do you think the people who work in that office will notice the difference in personalities between their old leader and their new one? I think they’ll have vertigo. BG J.O. McFALLS is also heading north from commander of the 4th TFW at Seymour Johnson AFB to the Pentagon where he will be the deputy director of Legislative Liaison for the Air Force. I can picture him in front of a congressional committee wearing his old cheerleader uniform; but, instead of saying “Give me an A...” he will be saying “Give me some $$$...” Good luck, Johnny!

TAILGATE PARTY; Russ MORRISON wrote and says that he has reserved a spot in the USAFA stadium parking lot for Class of ’66 tailgate parties before each home football game this fall. It will be a great way for local ’66ers and any visiting classmates to stay in contact and to start planning our 25th reunion. The spot is on the north side of Lot 5, back in the trees (identified as Site 5). To get there, go in the North Gate, turn west on Academy Drive, and into the parking lot at the second gate. Look for Lot 5, Site 5. Russ promises he will have a large red sign with Class of ’66 marking the spot. That was a great idea, Russ. Thanks from all of us. Maybe one of you guys can take notes and send them to me so I can keep everybody posted on what our classmates in C-Springs are doing.

I know some of you guys are working on getting Academy appointments for your grandchildren, so it must be time to start thinking about our 25-year reunion. The 20-year was fantastic, but we might be able to top it next year. Stay in touch and Happy Landings!

Third Groupfrom left are Bill and Lorraine Wall, John and Susan Tait, Paul and Corinne Wilke, Ray and Meg Chojnacki, Jerry and Sue Wilkowski, and Mike and Holly Richey.

Fourth group from left are Jim and Charlene Page, Kary and Nanette LaFors, Gordie and Sharon Boezer, Tim and Mary Graves, Dan Holoviak, and John and Margie Warden.

Dan Morgan

3012 Sunland Dr., Alamogordo, NM 88310

Home: (505) 434-3186

Work: (505) 479-3181

AV: 867-3181

Percent members: 65

Without doubt the most spectacular class news was the 24 Apr 90 liftoff of the space shuttle Discovery, with Loren SHRIVER in command. His orbit was 380 miles above Earth, 70 miles higher than any previous shuttle mission. Such height was necessary to place the Hubble Space Telescope above all traces of atmosphere. This telescope, the size of a railroad tank car and weighing over 12 tons, had waited seven years to be deployed and begin studying galaxies so distant their light has taken 14 billion years to reach Earth. Great job, Loren and crew!

Roger CARLETON wrote that ’67 has two wing commanders at Ramstein. On 12 Jan 90 Buz CARPENTER moved from USAFE/XP to become the 377 CSW commander at Ramstein. He replaced Bill ECKERT (’68) who moved to HQ USAFE/LG as the deputy. Roger himself took command of the 86th TFW at Ramstein on 23 Feb 90. As Roger said, it is a fascinating time “with all the dramatic changes in Europe taking place around us. Here’s the bottom line; if you’re in the vicinity, stop and see us.”

Most of the following three paragraphs are paraphrases of Tom GRIESSER’s letter. (Special thanks to Molly FRY and Beth GRIESSER for taking these photos and getting them processed!)

Picture # 2 was taken when Greg BAILEY was here on a weekend cross-country flying his F-l 11. Jim WHITE, the MAC/DP, was through Europe and Torrejon on a MAC “Spread the Word” briefing covering the latest changes and developments in the personnel world. Ron BOSTON, currently 34 TATG, Little Rock AFB, AR will become air attache, Bern, Switzerland, reporting August ’90. Too bad—sure hope Ron’s knees can take all that skiing!

John McBROOM, Jerry

Tom GRIESSER

Jack

November 89, sampling and

world-famous Jack FRY

Jerry was attending a civil engineers’ conference and John was RONing at Torrejon on his way back to Langley from Bright Star, where he deployed with his F-l5s; he is the 1st TFW commander at Langley. Jerry is in the Reserves and is the IMA for Gene LUPIA at HQ SAC. Contrary to my previous class news article, Tom is not the commander of Torrejon; he is the commander of the 625 Military Airlift Support Group, a major tenant and MAC unit on T. J. Jack is the vice commander, 16th AF, working for Maj Gen G.A. DANIEL (’62). The FRY family has three new graduates. Daniel just graduated from elementary school, Holly from junior high, and Heather is headed for Arizona State University this fall.

Picture # 3 includes Gary LORENZ who is the deputy (vice) commander of the 39 TAG at Incirlik,

Hey, another member of ’67 visited greater downtown Alamogordo! Well, he actually passed through town rather than visiting, but Roy MILLER did call ahead so we could get together. He was on his way to Cloudcroft, Ruidoso, and Truth or Consequences to examine several tracts of private forest land. His company is called Federal Land Exchange. They seek out private owners of land adjacent to National Forests and discover those who might prefer different land. Then they locate for these persons federal land which meets the person’s needs but which is less desirable to the government than the land the person offers. A trade is arranged which avoids purchase costs and tax problems for all, saving both sides a vast amount more than the fee charged by Roy’s company. Roy has been in the Phoenix area since graduation. He has been recruiting for USAFA as an Air Liaison Officer (ALO) since he completed his active-duty obligation. For the past five years, he has been air liaison commander for the state of Arizona. Two of the cadets who he recruited 16 years ago completed USAFA, pilot training, and their commitment before becoming ALOs under Roy. Roy has also been very involved in many civic and political activities in Arizona. He is one of the founders of the Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research, which conducts political research on Arizona economic issues. One of their tenets is that money and taxes are often not the best answers for a problem. Although Roy met his wife, Mary, while in pilot training, he had to court her for six years before winning her. She is a loan officer for Citibank, part owner of Valley Music and Dancewear, and part-time manager of a dance studio. I’ll give you only one guess about what are the primary cultural activities of their three daughters Rachel (8), Allison (5), and Katherine (3).

The first picture captures, from left,

FEE,

and

FRY at Jack’s house around

critiquing the

“pepper steak.”

From left are Jack Fry, Greg Bailey and Tom Griesser in Quarters 29 at Torrejon AB, Spain.

From left are Tom Griesser, Jack Fry and Gary Lorenz, again in Quarters 29 at Torrejon AB.

Turkey.

Roy and Mary Miller with their three girls.

The following paragraphs are freely plagiarized from Bill HALL’s “Seagram’s 7 Newsletter.”

“I (Bill HALL) finally soloed an aircraft on 6/16/90. No engine, but as a former parachutist, I know about deadstick landings. I figured out why I like gliders. You only have one shot at the landing since you’re dead stick already. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to more solo flights and earning my private glider pilot’s license.

“My daughter Stephanie made it back from Japan without any mishaps. She enjoyed her stay with her roommate’s parents but was hap-" py to get home. She has decided to transfer to the Univ. of Maryland in Baltimore County so she can major in mechanical engineering and go to work for NASA. I was in Melbourne, FL when the shuttle commanded by Loren SHRIVER was launched. Stephanie was impressed that one of my classmates was shuttle commander. However, her usual question is, “Whatever happened to you, Dad?” Wendy was selected as an officer of her high school pom pom squad and is spending the summer at pom camps. Renie is working hard as usual keeping track of all of us!

When I was out at JPL in June, I had the opportunity of having dinner with Ron and Helen ROUNCE in San Clemente. This was after I happened to meet Ron for dinner in Maryland while he was back here overseeing his business, managing and flying the Saudi ambassador’s 707 operation. Ron incorporated and was looking for some help in purchasing computer equipment to support his operations. Since Ron is still a full-time pilot for Flying Tiger, aka Fed Ex, he needed computerization fast. I gave him advice learned over 22 years in the business—Don’t BYTE off more than you can chew!” Ron took me up in his J-3 that he has had since he was 15. It’s in mint condition after years of restoration and work on his part. He even passed the stick to a fledgling glider pilot for a try. I won’t comment on my first attempt at landing a tail dragger other than to say I thought I was initiating a loop and thank God for power!

Pat BADELL says he and Annie are enjoying the growth of little Pat who is mobile (walking) but not talking yet. I think he is still trying to figure out his father. Pat says he, Annie, and kid are moving into a large house so that he can absorb the torrent of ’67 visitors to Indianapolis. Just provide sufficient advance warning so that Annie can abscond with little Pat and prevent any more mental aberration than Papa Pat can provide on his own.

A1 and Kathie DAINES and family (Eric, Brandon, and Carrie) moved to C-Springs to a development (Glen Eagle) just outside the North Gate about 1 Dec 89. Two weeks later, Kathie had a baby boy who was eight weeks early and weighed 4 lbs. 3 oz. His name is Alexander Ryan and by all rights should be the youngest offspring of the prolific Class of ’67. Alex has a room with a view of the Academy and A1 keeps whispering “Zoomie” into his ear. A1 will be in the USAF for at least two more years as an indentured servant and maybe retire then. Al’s oldest, Eric (18), is a frosh at Colorado Technical College majoring in computer-aided drafting/design. A1 is also trying his hand at a master’s in computer science at his son’s school. Brandon, at 17, will be starting college classes while still in high school. Carrie (14) is a freshman. A1 is working at Fort Carson in basically the same job as at Ord.

Bruce MCDONALD is still into the shootoff between Northrup/McDonnell and their competition seeking to procure the ATF. Bruce sees the design as an exciting piece of work and hopes that they declassify it sometime so that some of us who can’t pass the polygraph can see it. The MCDONALDs are starting the college application process with Joel. Jason is “involved in wrestling and surfing” and has been happy to see the latest breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis research; as Bruce says “support the CF Foundation.”

In June Ken SPROUL was in Maryland for a conference of state air surgeon generals. Ken, the air surgeon general of Indiana, was the least senior in grade at the convention but that didn’t stop him from learning and trading war stories, which naturally led him to reminiscing about our times at USAFA and the 20th reunion. We both managed to get wired for the 25th—100% guys!—before I had to drop him at the airport at some God-awful early time Saturday morning. Ken’s family practice is prospering well in Brazil, IN. He works at the hospital emergency ward, plus his Air National Guard duty. In spite of all this activity, he and Bobbie and the kids get to vacation in a Myrtle Beach condo and were going to Colorado this summer.”

AOG Update: Rich REITAN moved from Las Vegas to Pahrump, NV, and Gary WIEDENMAN from Cupertino to San Jose, CA.

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Peace! Peace! Peace! Doesn’t anyone want to talk about “wasting” dirty, scurrilous, Warsaw Pact Communists anymore?! What is this world coming to anyway?? Whew! I hate it when that happens. Do you ever get one of those aberrant brain surges (sort of like Dr. Strangelove) and feel the need to expunge your soul. Now that those last vestiges of Cold Warrior emotions have been wretched from my system, I can get on with this column.

HELLO 68! It has been an interesting period at the Puzzle Palace—most notably marked by the absence of frenzy surrounding the FY 1992-97 POM (i.e., Six-Year Defense Budget). It is hard to explain, but two years ago we were at fever pitch. This year people are asking questions such as “Who’s on first?” It would seem to me that if the Defense Budget is really going to be cut by as much as 25 percent that many more people ought to be energized to accomplish the necessary analyses for such a venture. I predict that chaos will break out at any moment. Jean Dixon ear your heart out!

With eight consecutive days of leave facing me on a flight scheduled to depart 12 hours from now, I will be cutting the column a bit shorter than normal. So hang on while I short the circuits!

Bob DURHAM stopped by today on his way from Little Rock to take over the 474th TAW at Yokota, Japan. Bob informed me that 22nd Air Force is having a reunion of ’68ers at its July Commanders’ Call with Bill BEGERT, Mike BOOTS, Charlie HOLLAND, Bob MCGUIRE, and, of course, “Honorable Bob DURHAM-SAN.” Bob also let me in on another development regarding the 68er Baby Boom. I’ll fill you in on the details as more data becomes available.

I also heard from Mike MOFFITT (the new 436th MAW commander and a veritable font of information) that Bobby FLOYD is handing the reins of the 60th MAW to Bill BEGERT and is on his way to the Pentagon to take over AF/PRPF (a programs, resources, and Air Force Board structure type of job).

Speaking of new wing commanders, my forever friend from Basic Summer Cougar Flight, Mike NAVARRO, has moved from vice of the 58 TTW at Luke to commander of the 388 TFW at Hill AFB, UT.

Heartiest congratulations to all of you ’68ers who are now running the “real” Air Force at the wing level.

In April, I heard from Steve STALEY, who is on faculty at the Naval War College. In addition to his professorial duties, Steve is also a research fellow at the International Peace Academy at the United Nations. He is currently working on a project regarding naval (please note correct spelling as opposed to the Annapolis version with an “e”) peacekeeping forces in the Persian Gulf and counterdrug operations in the Caribbean.

Bill GAUNTT called to tell me he is retiring on 1 Sep. He will be heading to Knoxville, TN to work for International Technologies Corporation.

Along the same lines, Jack WEBB will be retiring on 1 July and has been hired by Continental Airlines as a flight engineer on 727s out of Newark, NJ. His wife, Captain(P) Susan “Fred” HANKEY, of Public Affairs fame for OSD was interviewed about “The Military in the Movies” on Memorial Day by Entertainment Tonight. Stay tuned for news at 11:00!

Tim and Lisa Davidson’s seven-month blue-eyed addition to ’68’s “Long Blue Line” lil’ Alicia.

The mail bag could hardly have been called overflowing, but three of our gang took the time to jot, write, or have their secretaries type me a letter. Charlie PRICE is an established attorney with the firm Sutin Thayer & Browne in Albuquerque, NM. He writes that wife April is working on a joint MBA/architecture degree, and does interior design on the side. Sons Adam, Ethan, and Ryan are 14, 11, and 6, respectively. He also said that he ran into Clark GERHARDT and managed to work in a ski trip to Sun Valley, where Clark has a house. After getting out of the Air Force, Clark owned and sold a mountaineering store, got an MBA, ran climbing expeditions in Tibet, and did a few other things before moving to Sun Valley. Clark has remained a bachelor and skis a lot. Charlie also mentioned that he sees Felix MORGAN in town from time to time.

Pat RUSSELL started feeling extremely guilty about not writing his very own Class Scribe at Christmas, so he thought he’d send me a “warm” summer note instead. After marking his first anniversary out of an Air Force blue suit, Pat is now a full-time Las Vegas-ite. He is currently working for the City of Las Vegas as maintenance supervisor of the Sanitation Division and is heading up a $30M expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. Wife Nita has returned to work as an RN after a 20 year hiatus and finds her hands full at a local critical care nursing facility. Son Jim is a senior at Loyola Marymount and plans to follow in his dad’s footsteps as an Air Force officer. Other son Andy is a junior in high school and daughter Kathy is in 7th grade. Pat said that Jim CAMP stopped by on a layover from U.S. Air. Jim and family are reportedly doing fine in California.

The last letter was from Dave BARRS. Dave has been in private medical practice in San Antonio, TX for a year after retiring from the Army in June 1989. One of his associates is a ’63 grad, Jim OLSSON, who he served with at Wilford Hall for about five years. Dave was recently honored by being inducted into the Triologic Society, which is considered the most presitigious society and honor for Dave’s specialty of otolaryngology (ears, nose, and throat surgery). As such, he was one of only 15 otolaryngologists from North America to be selected this year.

Dave also wrote that he received a letter from Mike THOMAS. Mike has moved to Appleton, WI and is an assistant division manger for Bemis-Jason Paper Company. Dave also got a call out of the blue from Doug BATCHELOR, who invited him on a backpacking trip to Colorado during the summer. If the trip comes off, a picture has been promised to your Class Scribe to catalog the event.

Bumped into Department...I saw Bob PAVELKO in the hall the other day and he has replaced Steve POLK in the Vice Chief’s office. Steve is off to another wild and glorious assignment. I’ll fill you in on the details later.

I also ran into Danny HAMILTON back in May. Danny is in the Reserves at Hill AFB in the 419 TFW. He was visiting the Pentagon to work on some F-16 modification programs. He told me the Chip TAYLOR is flying F-16C/Ds as an Air Reserve tech at Hill and loves it. He also heard that Mike HEMBROUGH is at Langley and will retire to pick up a job with Bashful Bob DALEY’s Southwest Airlines.

’68 Spotlight:

The ’68 spotlight for this column falls on Brig Gen (select) Ralph “Ed” EBERHART. Ed was still the commander of the 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB, SC as of this writing and was preparing for an operational readiness inspection. With 300 combat missions as a forward air controller in Southeast Asia, T-38 instructor time, F-4Es and F-16s in Germany, and ample time to prove himself in responsible staff and com-

mand positions, Ed has compiled a stellar record of achievement.

When asked what role the Academy played in his success, he said, “The Academy reinforced the importance of teamwork whether it was an athletic team or an Air Force team. Integrity also became a part of everything that we did. There were real lessons in honesty in knowing if you were honest with others they would be honest with you. It also taught that if you made a mistake it was better to admit it than to try to make people think you were flawless. I hated the ‘zero defects’ concept. Everyone makes mistakes.”

In counselling new officers Ed thought it was important to cover a few basic rules of thumb:

(1) Stress the importance of teamwork and integrity.

(2) Tell them to be themselves. If they are not happy with themselves and their career, then they should do something else.

(3) Enjoy what they are doing! That doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t take their jobs seriously, but quality time should be devoted both on the job and off the job so that they can enjoy the benefits of a fulfilling career while also enjoying their families.

There are certainly some lessons in life whether in or out of the service that are served by Ed’s insights. Our best wishes for continued success!

’68ers on the Move: Mike ELLISON from Mercer Island, WA to Bellevue WA; Bill HOGE from Clovis, NM to PSC Box 693, APO Miami 34001; Dean KOCIAN from Centerville, OH to Beavercreek, OH; and Russ WALKER from Woodbridge, VA to Fairborn, OH.

‘Tis true fellow classmates...for the “throngs” who have faithfully sent cards, letters, and treasured photos to my address in Arlington, VA for lo these many years, you probably noticed at the beginning of the column that the address has changed to Florida. After spending the better part of the past six years at the Pentagon, Davidson Inc. is returning to the Fort Walton Beach area to work in the Air Force’s, newest major command (Air Force Special Operations Command or AFSOC) at Hurlburt Field, FL. Lisa and I are both looking forward to a rewarding tour of duty and extend to all of you the same cordial welcome to our humble abode in Shalimar as we did in Arlington. If your are in the area, please honor us with your greetings, salutations, and presence.

In bidding adieu for now, mind the flak, keep’em flying, and keep those cards, letters, and PHOTOS coming.

Lindsey Parris

5926 Colfax Ave.

v * 'T1 iyf Alexandria, VA 22311

Home: (703) 998-0488

Work: (202) 475-2525

Percent members:62

wSummer greetings to all. Washington’s hot and humid and continues to make one feel either in the middle of an impressionist painting or the subject of a Gary Larsen cartoon. The sparseness of the news I have to pass belies the richness of the shenanigans and activities of which we all know the Class is capable. (Churchill on ending sentences with prepositions: “That is the sort of nonsense up with which I will not put!”) Here goes with what I do have.

Many have expressed concern about not yet receiving the remembrances from the reunion. Though there have been holdups, the tapes are finished, and await the completion of the memory book so the two can be mailed together. Gary HOWE and Glenn SCHLABS send best wishes and, despite having spent six of the past nine months in Rio, offer personal assurances things are under control. The mailing will be late, but worth the wait. No possible way you’ll have it later than the 1st anniversary of our 20th.

Received a nice call from Mrs. Lynn MOORE from Pensacola, who relates that Guy GARDNER will be heading into space again, aboard STS-35. In inner space is Tom KECK, who has now returned to command his old wing—the one at Beale AFB that used to fly SR-71s—and has admitted to owning Bobby Sherman records. He’s also taken to playing Mozart outside the base convenience stores to discourage loitering—the kids just can’t stomach the violin music.

Terry BRADY is transferring from MAC HQ at Scott AFB to become the vice commander of the 314th TAW at Little Rock, and sent along a nice note with some newsy bits on MAC ’69ers. Tom MIKOLAJIK and Steve HANNAH are a 1-2 punch as commander and vice commander at Rhein-Main, Germany. C.J. WAX has become the vice commander at Travis AFB. Clay BAILEY is the new wing commander at Pope AFB. Tom FERGUSON is deputy director of Combat Control at MAC HQ, which also houses Mike MOBLEY, who schedules C-21 and C-12 missions and plans to be a recent retiree by the time you read this. Foot INGERSOLL, whose buttons are popping with understandable pride at his

Brig. Gen. (select) Ed and Karen Eberhart enjoying Parents’ Day with daughters Erika (19) and Jessica (11) at Clemson.

son’s entering USAFA as a member of the Class of ’94, is the new vice at Charleston AFB. Can the Blue Zoo survive a second Foot? Stay tuned.

Also in the O’Fallon area are Paul DEMMERT, who among other activities consults for the USAF Weather Service, and Ziggy ORZECHOWSKI, who is the chairman of Medicine at the Scott AFB Hospital, commanded by none other than P.K. CARLTON. At Nellis AFB serving as hospital commander is Harry LAWS.

Ron LOVE and Maurey DEAVER have finished their ordeal at the National War College, Ron off to SHAPE HQ and Maurey to become the head legal beagle for U.S. Forces in Korea. Graduating from the Industrial College were Stu JOHNSON, Ed LAND, and Terry SCHWALIER. Terry has replaced Tip OSTERTHALER as head of Colonels’ Assignments at MPC, so the Class retains its stranglehold on that position. Tip has traveled west to become the vice commander at George AFB. Ed headed west to Nellis, where he is the deputy commandant of the Fighter Weapons School. Stu stayed in D.C., taking a joint job—chief of Data Automation and Telecommunications Contracting with the Defense Logistics Agency at Cameron Station.

Terry, Ed and Stu collaborated on their research paper(s) at ICAF, producing an in-depth analysis of the socio-economic impact of the clashes in the Yuppie and Country-Western cultures. Yuppies in Nashville may seem anomalous, but catch some of the titles they reveal in their songs appendix: “My Quiche is Gettin’ Soggy From the Tears I Shed for you,” “She Ran Around Like a Free-Range Chicken,” “You’re Icin’ Up My Hot Tub With Your Cold, Cold Heart,” “My Cholesterol is Climbin’ Since My Baby Took the Bran and Jogged Out of My Life.” Another entry, “You Can Nibble Sushi on My Futon Any Time,” was inspired by Terry’s and Stu’s careful research at the Hong Kong shipyards, documented in the accompanying picture. Who are these guys, anyway?

Contest. John BUCKNER, finishing his exec stint for the assistant vice chief of staff, will carry the ’69er torch at Carlisle for academic year ’90-91. Scott writes that Burt MCKENSIE and Roger HARTMANN, both at Kirtland AFB, are looking into the mushroom glass of life in mufti. Also poised at the precipice of civilian life is Jeff TRENTON, who, finally having brought the Soviets to their senses, feels content now to retire, and plans to do so effective 1 Oct.

Gary “Ich bin ein Berliner” LINDNER has PCSed from CINCLANT HQ to become the vice at Templehof in Berlin. If the Berlin Wall goes back up, and East-West tensions flame white-hot again, we’ll know who to call.

Jim ERICKSON has a new address in Cedarburg, WI, where he is president of the Wisconsin Stamping Company. Steve HOPKINS has retired to Park City, UT. Walter BERG has shipped to Europe. Dave LYNN has relocated from San Diego, CA to Hamilton Square, NJ. And Steve STOWE has moved to California City, CA, changing his former zip code in the last two digits only. Steve EDELMAN has retired in the Colorado Springs area.

Hope all is well with all of you. Please drop me a line with any news or updates on the Class. So long ’til next time. The fish aren’t biting...the mosquitoes are. Cheers.

Jerry Bruni )

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The Big Reunion will be a great event that we’ll remember for years, and I’m already thinking about the 25th-Year Reunion. However, since this column is being written several months before the reunion, that’s about all I’ll say right now—except that we all owe a great deal of thanks to our classmates who made it happen. There should be about a week between the reunion and my deadline for the November Checkpoints, so hopefully I’ll have lots of reunion news and pictures for the next issue.

I received a nice letter from Brad HANSEN, who currently lives in the Bay Area and works as a compensation consultant/incentive guru for Wells Fargo. In Brad’s words, he “taps the latent creative and productive capacities of the American workforce, unleashes them on the objectives of their employers and has the employers share the overwhelming success that will follow.” Noble stuff, eh? At any rate, Brad loves his job, and that’s what’s important. Brad went on to express his view that classmates shouldn’t be made to feel reluctant to call or write their class scribe just because they may not have what they perceive to be a red-hot job title at the moment—they should be able to share the experience of “not making it” as well.

In my own thoughts as to where someone might get the impression that the Class News column has become primarily a place for flashing job titles or descriptions, I re-read my various columns over the years together with those of other classes. Brad’s concern that we scribes write a lot about everyone’s jobs is on the mark in some respects. I think, however, that’s because jobs are still so much major parts of our lives. To an extent, also, I’m proud of the many successes our classmates have achieved. Admittedly though, if I had one criticism of the Air Force “family” it would be the sometimes tendency to judge almost everything about a man by his current rank or job. Frankly, I’d like to write more about other things (if I had the information), such as your families, hobbies, travels and ideas. Life is too short not to share in these areas. Maybe I can get some more input here.

At any rate, I write what information I have—so now, back to the news. Brad mentioned that Jeff and Tina ALVES have recently moved into a house they built in Elmira, NY. George JOHNSON was looking to become a teacher in the San Antonio area after retirement, but after finding so many obstacles in the way of his pursuit of this noble profession, he decided to follow the lead of our old Dean of Academics (General McDermott) into the business world at USAA. (By the way, George was one of my doolie roommates, and I’ll always remember his sense of humor. He once copied the return address off a letter from my then-

Scott Sonnenberg

Up the road a piece from D.C., Scott SONNENBERG finished a year at the Army War College, and trumped the jointness commitments of all others who dare to strive for the purple hue by playing on a Navy soccer side, the only soccer action he could locate near Carlisle. The picture shows Scott, who is heading to Misawa AB as the DO, just after winning eighth runner-up in the Annual Greater Carlisle Jim Thorpe Look-Alike

HOMECOMING

girlfriend and sent her a secret letter. It must have been some letter, to judge from her response!) Brad also mentioned meeting Wally and Christine FEY at a Paul McCartney concert in San Francisco. Wally and Christine live in Reno, where he’s a lawyer and she’s a planner.

I’ve been fortunate to have talked with a few classmates this last quarter. Terry PFAFF is living in Spokane, WA (remember the ZI field trip in 1967?) and flying for United as a Boeing 767 copilot out of San Francisco. He’s also flying KC-135s for the Guard, and has recently become an AOG member. Joe MCCLELLAND recently retired in the Washington, DC area where he had been working together with Jeff ACURSO in the Requirements area for HQ AFSC. As I write this, Joe’s in that fun transition to civilian life and work. Joe and I were swapping stories about our kids (Joe has girls ages 10 and 14, and a son age 6) when Joe wondered whether any of our classmates have a son or daughter at USAFA (it’s certainly possible). I don’t know, but maybe someone will let me know if someone’s kid is a cadet. Joe also mentioned meeting Dave STERLING at a free party put on by the orthodontist for Joe’s and Dave’s kids. (Anyone who’s paid for an orthodontist’s work knows how cruel a joke such a “free” party is.) Joe said Dave works for the Air Staff in Acquisition, Phil MEILINGER also works in the Pentagon (in Doctrine—a fine place for someone with a sense of history), and Chuck KENNEDY is the deputy for Test Engineering at the 3246th Test Wing at Eglin.

Bruce (Flash to most of us) GORDON called and we had a great chat. Flash has the dubious distinction of already having a heart attack (followed by open heart surgery). I guess the positive distinction is that he survived all of this. I want you to know, Flash, that right after our conversation I found myself wondering about my cholesterol level. Flash successfully ran companies in Sunnyvale, CA (for nine years) and Atlanta (for three years) before moving to Washington, DC and becoming the business manager for one of the BDM Corporation’s groups. He is really looking forward to the Reunion. (There I go again. I need to get back to the future and say Flash was at the Reunion.)

Gerry LANDS lives in Vacaville, CA where he’s a refrigeration contractor, but he called me from here in Colorado Springs this June while he was here with his Prime Beef team of 74 other Reservists to work on a number of projects at USAFA. It was Gerry’s first time back in 20 years, and we talked about how much C-Springs has grown in that time. (Really, if you haven’t been here in many years, you’ll be surprised at the growth!)

Gerry joined the Reserves at Travis AFB about three years after leaving the Air Force, and he enjoys the work. By the way, while Gerry commands the Reserve Squadron at Travis, Bill MANNING does the same for Dover AFB’s Reserve Squadron.

On a more somber note, many of you know that Curt EMERY’S wife, Alicia, died last November. Curt asked to pass along his sincerest thanks to the classmates in the Colorado Springs area who participated in her funeral at USAFA—especially to Glenn and Sharleen LEIMBACH who put Curt and kids up. Curt also asked to thank classmates the world over who sent condolences.

Lastly, our resident labor union militant, Tom REEL, wrote to bring everyone up to date on the Virginia Symphony (he can get you tickets cheap) and the American Federation of Musicians (he’s secretarytreasurer of Local ft 125). More than anything else, Tom’s happy in his profession. Together with a good family, what more could a man want?

That’s it for this installment. I’m looking forward to the Reunion news and pictures for the next Checkpoints issue. Until then!

G. E. (Andy) Anderson Jr

7851 Epsilon Drive

Rockville, MD 20855

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Office: (703) 734-1511

Percent members: 52

Gee, how time flies. You finish one penetrating assessment of world affairs for an international aerospace publication, and they’re hounding you for another. Unfortunately, the AOG knows how much fun I have doing this, so they ignore my complaints.

Twenty years ago we had cars, rings, and the world by the tail. We may have exchanged our ‘Vettes for station wagons, but some things don’t change you guys still come through at the last minute, no wasted effort. I think I got three letters within the last week. One came from John GRUESER, who explained that he was writing in response to my pleas for mail ( he hates to see a grown man beg). John writes that he and Christie are celebrating their 19th anniversary this month, and they have a daughter 14 and a son 10. (Those of us who, like John, raced from the stadium to the altar, understand.) John recently left his role as flight manager at the United training school to return to the line flying 747-400s

to Sidney. He’s also moving from KC-lOs at March AFB (79th AREFS) to an IMA slot in Denver. That’s an awfully domestic picture of John compared to my favorite memory of him. When we were at the WPAFB O-Club pool on the ZI field trip, he performed several triple back flips (with multiple twists) off the three-meter diving board, and the girls ignored the rest of us thereafter. Irrevocable proof that when you’re hot, you’re hot.

John notes that Curt KEKOA is the first ’71er to make captain at United (aircraft unspecified). Also flying the friendly skies are Sam WILSON, Kim NEWMAN, Walt BADER, Jeff DOTUR, Bill GROSS, Rich PELLICORE, Richard MILLER and Todd STEWART. John offers his apologies to any United troops he missed. He also recognized children of a lesser god (i.e. non-United pilots), including Rick SCHUMICK (McDonnell-Douglas, and KC-lOs at March AFB); Larry CASADA (living in Salt Lake but attending USAFA football games); Mike HITE (living north of Jack’s Valley and working for Texas Instruments); Chuck DAVIS (KC-lOs, formerly at March, now at Barksdale); Glenn GRABER (working in Brussels); Paul MAFFEY (? in Las Vegas); Bill MILLER (flying for America West); Tann PINNEY (working in Washington, DC); Dana ALEXANDER (returned to Continental); and Wayne TURK (at the Pentagon). Thanks for the letter, John, but you could have written sooner. I forgave you years ago for pounding my face in doolie boxing (my 40 pound advantage was no match for John’s speed).

A particularly welcome letter came from Mike LACKEY, one of my earliest friends from basic summer. He enclosed a picture of Dave MeCLURE, John CLAY, Rich ZEIMET and himself, taken in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during an Air War College field trip. Also in the AWC class of ’90 are Gordy CAGE and Paul HAMILTON. While in the Middie East Mike ran into Greg SWECKER, who is part of the military assistance program in Jordan. As you’d expect, they’re all on the move Dave and Gordy to the Pentagon in PR (fresh hamburger for the Puzzle Palace); John will be the deputy director of JTIDS at ESD, Boston; Rich is going to TAC/DOX, Paul to the Azores as the comm sqdn CC; and Mike is on his way to Air Forces Iceland as the CV a fitting assignment for the jock who has the softest hands of anybody I know.

Mike passed on some other info. John SCHRAMM is still in Ann Arbor, MI developing software as a contractor to Ford, and is flying HH-3s at the Selfridge AFRES unit. Karl POULSEN is chief pilot of the University Hospital medevac in St. Louis, MO, and commands the Army Guard Air Ambulance unit. Glenn FERGUSON is at the Special Operations School at Hurlburt Field, FL, but (brace yourself) Ferg is starting a PhD program in poli sci this fall. He’s the last guy I would have guessed would turn into a piled-higher-and-deeper type. It must be Janet’s influence.

While remembering our better halves I’d like to recognize Dick BRIMS’ widow Chris. We haven’t mentioned her since we lost Dick in a HH-53 PAVELOW accident on the Nellis range in 1986. Dick and Chris dated from his year at the Prep School, so a lot of our classmates know her. Chris is working AMRAAM procurement at Eglin, is a faithful reader of Checkpoints, and keeps in touch with many of our classmates. Those of ’71 who know you, Chris, continue to wish you well.

Mark WITMAN wrote from the Los Angeles area (actually Upland, CA), where he’s working with General Dynamics/Pomona Division. Two of his five years with GD have been in the B-2 program. Despite the traumas of the aerospace industry, Mark says he’s hanging in there, pushing paper and performing solo within the “folk-bohemian-acoustic LA music infrastructure” (living on top of the fault line is doing something to him). Mark included particulars on three of our brethren. Rick CROSS is in Saudi Arabia on a one-year tour, while Janet and the kids await his return in Niceville, FL. John KRAMER is hauling trash out of Scott AFB, and has accumulated enough hours to rival many commer-

cial pilots. John, Mary Grace and the kids are living in O’Fallon, IL. Mark found Ted SCHOFIELD by calling Ted’s folks. Ted is flying ’141s out of Norton, is still a bachelor, and spends his time improving his home in Highland, CA. Mark gave me complete addresses for all three, but you have to call me to get them I’ll trade any or all of them for your life story or news about our classmates.

Paul KNOTT, still at George AFB, wrote of a recent trip to USAFA to receive initial training as a liaison officer. While there he had dinner with the CURRYs and STUBBLEFIELDS. John works at Hq NORAD in the CINC’s office, and was apparently one of General Piotroski’s speechwriters. Paul’s visit to the Zoo brought back a lot of memories, from the choir to the plaque honoring our dead. We all share those thoughts Paul whenever I jog past the Vietnam Memorial, my thoughts turn to Brian.

Hey, somebody’s figured out what to do with the “Remarks” section of a change-of-address card! Steve BERGER is now in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus, OH. He sold the medical services company he cofounded, is working for a division of Abbott Labs, and would like to hear from classmates in his area. Waldemar KOWITZ has transferred to Fairchild AFB, WA where he is the chief of the training flight for the 43 AREFS (he notes that he is ready for PCS: permanent civilian status).

Terry WOODS has moved from Spokane, WA (Fairchild?) to Derby, KS. John O’CONNELL has moved within the Temple, TX area, and Dave PATTON is chasing around Vancouver, WA.

As in times past, it’s a joy to hear from each of you. Keep the letters coming, and I’ll keep generating the quarterly proof that my sixth grade teacher was wrong (the Philistine said I couldn’t write). Let’s plan on seeing one another at Homecoming in ’91. God bless you all.

Ed Bishop

2011 Buoy Drive

Stafford, VA 22554

Home: (703) 659-8166

Work: (202) 767-1735

AV: 297-1735

Percent members: 45

Greetings from D.C. I had a reminiscing experience the other day as I was listening to a local radio station. What did I hear but those pleasing words from Humble Pie’s “Thirty Days in the Hole”. And who said it would never be one of the all-time classics?

I received several letters which really makes my job easier. First, Russ DENNIS wrote to correct the Winter 89/90 mailbag that had him as a stockbroker. I traced down my error. At least I think I did. The change of address only had the first name but through clever detective work I think it must be Dennis MURKEY who is the stockbroker in Santa Ana, CA. Sorry for the error to all concerned.

Back to Russ who is with American Airlines as a right-seater in 767s on the New York-to-Europe run. Sounds like the dream job. Russ reports he is still in Reserve C-130s at Willow Grove, PA. I’ve never been to Willow Grove, but it seems to me we sure have a lot of classmates doing Reserves there. Russ also mentioned other American pilots Dave WHITNEY in Raleigh, NC and Bob DEHMER out of Chicago. In his Reserve duty, Russ ran into Cliff WHITE at Eglin.

The next letter came from Rosalind BARRIS, Bernie’s better half. She found time to write while the packers and crackers were preparing all their belongings for the trip from Scott AFB to Panama. Bernie and she had a six-month separation while he moved for the good of the AF and she stayed behind to finish her job as a special education teacher and to let their three children finish the school year, for the good of the family. Hopefully this is an infrequent occurrence for any of us. By the way, she wasn’t complaining. I was just editorializing having endured a similar fate before. Thanks for the update Rosalind. If she can find the time to write under fire so to speak, surely some of the rest of you can spare a few moments. It really is appreciated.

I also got a letter from Harvey LECATO. Harv spent the last four years in C-Springs— two years at HQ SPACECOM followed by two more years with the AFSC detachment there. Just short of retirement eligibility the AF decided to move him to the Joint Staff in J-6 (communications —for those of you who: 1. haven’t had AWC, 2. had it so long ago you’ve forgotten, or 3. don’t care) at the Pentagon. Harvey reports Harry CALCUTT has moved to Wright-Patterson, John BUSH is flying for Systems Command at Edwards, and Jim POLVE is flying for Northwest out of Phoenix. By the way Jim, I reported Charlie BROWN lost his luggage on a Northwest flight about a year ago—seen it? Well, Harv, as the saying goes, welcome to Washington.

The final letter came from Donny JONES. Donny claims the shortest time in a job—that being four hours as chief of Maintenance for the F-15

Branch at HQ TAC. His new and current job is chief of the Propulsion Division. Here he has the responsibility for 4600 engines in 20 different aircraft. I’d include the price tag but I don’t want to answer to Congress or worse, Jack Anderson. Suffice it to say Donny is responsible for a significant chunk of hardware for our top-line aircraft. Donny also wrote he ran into Terry MORAN who is chief of the Acquisition Division, Directorate of Acquisition, Law Service, AF Contract Law Center. It must take a day and a half to type return address labels. In these days of tight budgets, I would suspect Terry has his hands full trying to graciously terminate contracts.

My younger son and I went down to Norfolk in April to see the Thunderbirds. Chuck SIMPSON and the other Thunderbirds put on a fantastic show. The F-16 is such a great demo plane from a spectators’s perspective—quick, agile, and relatively quiet.

Change-of-Address cards: A relatively slow move time finds the following new addresses: Dean FOX (Sallie) moved from Montogomery, AL to Poquoson, VA, where he is assigned to Langley AFB; Dave TUMINO moved from Slidell, LX, to Houston, TX; John FUSS moved from O’Fallon, IL to Little Rock AFB, AR; Brian LANDSBERGER from Appie Valley, CA to Las Vegas, NV; Harry CALCUTT from Alexandria, VA to Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson); and Ed RANSFORD from Homestead, FL to Niceville, FL.

Keep those cards, letters, and pictures coming. The topic for next time is: “With all the cutbacks in funds and personnel, when are they going to cut back the workload?”

Rick Karvosky

114 Julian Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96818

Home: (808) 422-8227

AV: 448-0475

Percent members: 40

wWell, here it is again, the day this article is due! My only hope is the FAX machine! Not much happening here. My kids are visiting for the summer and Carolyn’s kids left last week to visit their father for the summer. We get two weeks alone after my kids leave and before she leaves to pick up her kids—we will cherish that time alone, believe me!

I ran into, talked to, or received mail from a few folks. Tom REAM (Nancy) called me one Sunday morning in April as I was leaving to go scuba diving. He was passing through Hickam on a C-12 flight. Tom was assigned detachment commander for the C-12 unit at Clark in October 1988. He had some interesting things to say about life in the Philippines. This was before all the shootings, yet severe travel restrictions were in being. Most just stayed on base to do things. Tom said it was good as long as you liked golf! We all know what has happened since. I hope Tom’s family and all the other families in the P.I. are safe.

Received a card from Eric VOGEL (Gudrun). Eric is now at Randolph. He dropped a note to say hi and update me on some personal news. Eric and I grew up less than a mile apart in Connecticut. Our parents still live there. We were both in town over last Thanksgiving for our 20-year high school reunions (different schools), yet didn’t think of looking each other up. Shame on us both! Received a news release (dated July 89) from Wright State University School of Medicine on Marc FRITZ. Marc was promoted to associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at WSU last July. He is also the chief of reproductive endocrinology at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. Marc started his residency at WSU after graduation from

Chuck Simpson

Tulane University School of Medicine in 1977. He left in 1981 for a twoyear research fellowship in Oregon but returned in 1983 to join the WSU faculty. Looks like Marc is homesteading in Dayton!

Stopped by to see George KEHIAS while TDY to Wright-Patterson in March. George works environmental issues for HQ AFLC and I know he has been up to his neck in “environmental stuff”. I’ll let you interpret that. Don’t want to give the editor something to censor—hehehehe! I have seen Chris SEBALD running the hallways here at HQ PACAF several times. Each time I ask him to call me and let me know what’s up and he hasn’t. Well, now I’ll just ask him im public! Talked to Ken CHARFAUROS in a meeting earlier today. Ken works in the special assistant for Special Operations Directorate at HQ PACAF. They are dual-hatted, working for both PACAF and AFSOC.

Change-of-address cards (from March): Kent BUCHANAN to Iverness, IL, Jim WELTEROTH to Pease AFB (just in time to close?), William WILSON to Travis AFB, Tim SISSON to HQ MAC/DOOX as JCS exercise director, Chris FLYNN to Austin as Central Region service mgr for KLA Instruments Corp, Noel JOHNSON to Rhein-Main AB as a C-9 pilot, Chris LAUDERDALE also to Rhein-Main, Bob DUNBAR to 21AF at McGuire AFB as the chief of Tactics, Bryan CLARK to Coraopolis, PA, and Phil DEBRUIN to Zweibrucken. Now for the new batch of cards: John PILCHER (Pat) to Huntsville, AL; John RABINS to new address still in Colorado Springs; John PRETZ TO Clear AFS, AK; John (DEASON) BRUCKNER to Vaihingen, Germany; Dave BURNETT to Redlands, CA; Spencer WAY to Washington, DC; Tim COOPER (Wasana) to San Antonio; and Bob MARPLE to Yorktown, VA.

Well, I better end so I can get this to AOG before it’s too late. Thank goodness for FAX machines! Hope all is well with everyone. Drop me a note so this won’t be so short next time! Take care.

Joe Brezovic

112 Simmons Drive

Huntsville, AL 35763

Home: (205) 882-6916

Office: (205) 726-1974

Percent members: 41 ▼

Starters: Note the heading at the top of the article and you will see that someone took me up on my request and Joe BREZOVIC will be writing the column from now on. I also requested that someone could possibly offer a column on a month-to-month basis and Greg “Fender” FINDLAY took me up on that one. This month’s edition is simply a reprinting of a letter I received from Greg back in April, complete with photo. So as you can see, the last issue really was my last one. Thanks for all the support over the last few years. I pray that you will continue to support Joe the way you have me.

Change-of Address Cards: I’m really just going to summarize these before Greg’s letter. Rich SUMMERS from Sumter, SC to Valdosta, GA. Ron GARHART from Langley AFB, VA to Hill AFB, UT. Kevin CASEY from Washington, IL to Anchorage, AK. Paul BAUER from Fairfield, CA to Vacaville, CA. Chris LANZIT to Beijing, China as assistant air attache.

Mail Bag: (As I promised, almost quoted, a letter from Greg FINDLAY.) “Enclosed (below) is a picture of a group of ’74 dudes with spouses and chillins at a mini-reunion for USAFA ’74 grads. My wife, Monica, and I have organized two of these in the past couple of years. Maybe you can remember the last one. Chris CAMPBELL sent you the

picture of us sitting around a table in Andre’s Weinstube in Kaiserslautern, Germany (the major city near Ramstein AB). That was a good time.

“As you can see, we’ve expanded that number. We’re planning to have a larger one this summer. I started tracking down people last August. Now I have a list of 31 classmates in the USAFE area from Norway down to Turkey. I’m having a great time trying to contact everyone, but most guys have been very helpful by getting in touch with me. The response has been super, and everyone is enthusiastic about future get-togethers.

“This mini-reunion was held mid-November at a tower hotelrestaurant about a half hour north of Ramstein. It sits on top of one of the highest hills in the area, and on a clear day one can overlook the whole valley in which Ramstein and Sembach ABs lie. We have organized other parties up there, as the German owners are good friends of ours. It has an outdoor wildlife park with antelope, small German deer call Reh, wild boar and a large German deer called Hirsch. The kids had a ball, because it has a playground as well.

I brought my big-screen TV and VCR up there, so we could watch the Falcons kill Army. That was the game we clenched the Commander-in Chiefs Trophy. It was so typical. All the guys were huddled around the TV. The wives were in a semicircle around the fireplace, and the kids were scattered all over the place. It was great.

“We’re thinking about having our next one this summer somewhere in the Eifel area near Spangdahlem and Bitburg ABs. There is a park up there called the Eifel Holiday Park, so we’ll see what transpires.

“So, who’s in the picture. From left are J.J. and Cynthia ROMANO with their new baby boy Joseph. J.J. works in HQ USAFE/DOF (Electronic Combat Division). Tom and Becky PYRCH with their new boy Scott. Their other boy, Andy, is one of the kids in front. Tom was working here in HQ USAFE/XPPA (Fighter Plans and Programs). He’s off to Luke for F-16 recurrency, then to Shaw AFB, SC. As you can imagine, he’s excited to get back to flying fighters, instead of flying a desk.

“Ed and Marianne WHALEN with their two kids directly in front of them in front of the wall, Michelle and Daniel. Ed has had a pretty exciting year. Since I left a year ago from the 512 TFS at Ramstein, Ed has been an operations officer, captain of the wing’s Gunsmoke team (almost won it; Ed was one of the top in the Top Gun competition), chief of Wing Stan Eval and pilot of the year for the 17th Air Force. On top of all that, he bought a house a year and a half ago and completely remodeled it. In Nov ’88 the roof was off during one of our largest snow storms of the winter. This was right when he was taking over as ops officer for the squadron. Whew! I would have been dead by now. Ed and Marianne are quite a team.

“Myself and my wife, Monica. No kids. I work in HQ Allied Air Forces Central Europe Offensive Strike Branch (HQ AAFCE/OOST). I’ve been here for a year now and it’s been great. My wife and I love the international scene of this NATO headquarters. Monica is the secretary for the HQ USAFE Director of Information Management (IM). She’s been there almost four years and loves the office.

“Pete and Carol GAVARES with their two boys, Grant and Ben, in front of them leaning up against the wall. Pete is in the 512 TFS, and is the chief of Plans in the squadron. Carol works in the HQ USAFE/DP personnel shop. Tough, two majors, with one on flying pay.

“Rick and Gayle CLEAVELAND with their teenage son Brian. Rick is finishing a tour with the 4 ATAF (Allied Tactical Air Forces) Plans and Exercises at Heidelberg. He and the family are super excited about their next move to Bitburg AB, where Rick will be flying the F-15 Eagle again (it’s been three years). Their son Brian has been very active in soccer, or Fussball as they call it here in Europe. He’s traveled throughout Europe playing soccer games, or going to soccer clinics. Gayle has been traveling a lot, most of the time keeping up with Brian.

“Doug and Ann DILDY. They left their kids, David, Angela and Joshua home so they could have a little peace and quiet. Boy, they were in for a surprise when they came. What peace and quiet? We had 12 kids, three of whom were babies. You know how quiet babies can be, especially when they are hungry or have an accident. Anyway, Doug also works here in AAFCE in the Tactical Evaluation Defensive Operations Branch. That job keeps him busy and on the road quite a bit.

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“Jake and Laura BORAH with their sons, Brandon and Justin. Jake works in AFFCE Electronic Warfare Branch.

“Brian and Linda BADGER. They also have no kids, only a lovable dog. Can’t remember what kind. Brian works in AAFCE Defensive Operations Fighter Branch. He and Linda should be moving on soon, but no word yet here.

“Chris CAMPBELL. Chris is single at the moment although last year he did have his kids with him, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Chris was here in AAFCE Special Plans, but he PCSed in Feb for Holloman AFB, NM to fly the Eagle. We’re going to miss Chris, because he helped Monica and me organize the past two mini-reunions and collect names.

“Steve and Donna RANDOLPH with their kids, Will and Kristen. Steve is flying Eagles in the 22 TFS at Bitburg AB. I think he’s an ops officer in the squadron.

“So that was the ’89 European mini-reunion for the Class of ’74. I’ll give a quick rundown of who else I know is here in the USAFE area. Fred BRYANT, 52 TFW chief of Intel Division, Spangdahlem AB; Dan CONROY, weapons liaison officer, Incirlik AB, Turkey; Mike COOK, HQ Allied Forces North (AFNORTH), Norway; Dave and Tai Lee DALEY, Bonn; Steve and Marietta GRESS, Bitburg AB; Don HALLEY, Ramstein AB; Steve and Nancy HANSEN, Sembach AB; Mark and Debbie HYATT, RAF Upper Heyford; Brian and Suzanne KNAUSS, Hahn AB; Tim and Cheryl LANE, Vicenza, Italy; Mark LEOPARDI, Torrejon AB, Spain; Buck and Vickie LOWRY, Torrejon AB; Frank and Pat McENTIRE, RAF Upper Heyford; Dave and Marion MOODY, Spangdahlem AB; Spike and Joann MURPHREE, RAF Upper Heyford AB; Randy and Nanette NIERSTHEIMER, Ramstein AB; Warren and Francis PRIDDY, Leipheim AB; Dave and Kenna RUSK, Ramstein AB; Dave and Nora SAMS, Ramstein AB; Steve and Pat SMITH, Bitburg AB; Kirk and Sherri STANT, Ramstein AB; and Cat and Jeanne STEVENS, Torrejon AB.”

Final Shots: Well, that’s it for Greg’s letter and that’s it for me. God bless each and every one of you and your families. Keep in touch and remember how important friends and family really are. Support Joe as he writes the column. For those of you who have submitted materials for publication and have yet to see them, I will be passing all of the files on to him so you don’t need to resubmit unless it has been two years and you think I’ve lost it. Again, God bless. —Mike.

Jeff Hackett

1825 E. Jeanine Drive

Tempe, AZ 85284

Home: (602) 831-9439

Office: (602) 891-2734

Percent members: 38

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EXACTLY WHAT WAS IT I SAID? After crawling by with your basic next-to-nothing input for a couple of columns I now find myself swimming in a sea of info from a number of the faithful. I looked for the pattern of motivation amongst those who wrote/called but couldn’t find one. WAIT! By chance do all you guys have leather flying jackets?

(Germany); and Mike GOYDEN: Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff (Offutt AFB).

Denny BROOKS wrote to advise us that we’d look for a long time trying to find Rick DOUGLAS at Langley AFB as I had guessed from last quarter’s dreaded change-of-address cards. Rick’s actually involved with the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue School in Virginia. Denny also passes along a little family (brother-in-law) news; Greg and Renee SHERIDAN have returned to Dover AFB where Greg is back in the C-5. Denny sent some uncaptioned photos from a late-1989 Class of ’75 Colorado Springs mini-reunion. Most of the 35 or so faces look (oddly) familiar but I’ll leave them out as the pictures were a little too dark. If any of the rest of those who attended have any clear, bright photos or dark, sordid stories about this event please forward them at once.

(SOME OUR OUR) TAX DOLLARS WELL SPENT! Remembering my mech degree and my vocation, Denny included a note about how one of the EM-492 classes this year designed, fabricated and tested some “high-tech, next-generation” walking sticks (canes) for Denny. He didn’t say if they included any of the “James Bond” extras, but you won’t catch me giving Denny any lip while he’s got it in hand!

LONG DISTANCE CALLING. Talked on the phone with three classmates recently; Jon and Diane TURNER were getting ready for a “business” trip to Hawaii (I’m working for the wrong company). Jon noted that he, Mike WHITHERSPOON, and Dave HAUGEN were recently crewed together on a (Reserve) C-130 mission out of Pete Field. Jon also mentioned running into J.T. WOLTER in Dallas where J.T. was doing some 747 2nd officer training for United Air Lines. My corporatebrother Ken SMITH called from McAir a couple of weeks ago. He’s working on the A-12 electronics package and looking forward to a new baby (to go with their 14 month old... is he younger than the rest of us?). Ken passed along the word that Clint WALTMAN is/was at Naval War College. Kent and Carole TRAYLOR are in their final year in Germany, seeing history first-hand... not the Wall, all the things Meagan’s getting into. Still don’t know exactly where they’re going but did know that Ollie LORENZ was inbound to the office where Kent’s working at Allied Air Forces Central Europe

WHEN THERE’S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BETTER TO DO

WRITE THE SCRIBE! While pulling an all-night tour as the senior controller at US TRANSCOM Command Center, Mark VOLCHEFF got bored enough to write me a letter. Whatever time it was written, it contained really great news! As of July, Mark will take the reins as squadron commander of the 52nd Military Airlift Squadron (C-141) at Norton AFB. Mark noted that he and Chip DIEHL will be somewhat “passing ships” at Norton as Chip will be leaving an ops officer job to go to Air War College. Speaking of school, Mark knew that Dan BURKETT was just about to finish National War College; bound for a stint with USSPACECOM or the Joint Staff. Mark lets us know that Tom FINN is toughing it out as the ops officer for Det 1, 89th MAW at Hickam AFB, flying DVs around the Pacific and keeping countless golf courses and beaches safe for the Free World. While at home, Tom and wife Gail are watching after newly-arrived son, Brian. Mark’s final insight is on Spence ROBERTS who has left active duty for the skies of Federal Express. I should say “skies and computer screens” as Spence has been heavily involved in the software fusing Fed Ex’s system with those of Flying Tigers.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Don HENNEY found a stamp, sent me a whole letter and gave me the expanded word on those face-less, news-less Armed Forces Staff College names from the last article. Hell, he even sent me the faces themselves! Left to right and their post graduation (July ’90) assignments: Don HENNEY: commander, Comptroller Sqd (Whiteman AFB); Steve PITOTTI: Hq USAF/XOXWP (Pentagon); Rod GUNTHER: NATO Staff, Tactical Leadership Program (Belgium); Tom SKILLMAN: NATO Staff, Allied Air Forces Central Europe (Germany); George COOK: stock broker, Merrill Lynch in Oklahoma City (George was attending school as a Reservist); Scott ARNOTT: NATO AWACS

THIS SCRIBE STUFF GETS IN YOUR BLOOD (KIND OF LIKE THE PLAGUE). Guest Scribe Chris GLAESER couldn’t help himself, he had to pass on some more news. He knows he’ll be upgrading to copilot with Northwest this summer but at the time he wrote wasn’t sure about which aircraft. In his part-time blue suit (green bag) job with the New York ANG he knows he’ll be upgrading from the F-4D to the F-16. Chris advises that astronaut Brian DUFFY has been assigned as the pilot on STS-45 (Atlas-1 atmospheric science mission) scheduled for mid’91. Dick WEBBER took over as commander of the 508 SMS at Whiteman AFB last fall. “Foster” and Debbie BITTON are settled in England by now where he’ll be returning to the A-10 cockpit. In that same general part of the world, Mike and Cindy ROZNOVSKY are in Germany doing duty as executive officer to the 4th Allied Tactical Air Force Chief of Staff; a busy life traveling and keeping the U.S. trade balance out of whack. Chris passed on the good news that Rod KALLMAN successfully negotiated an ACES II ejection seat ride out of an F-16 just before Christmas last year. Airline pilot news (a.k.a. “bar talk”): Mike GUDMUNDSON has opted for civilian flying world and is a DC-9 copilot with Northwest. While Mike’s getting settled in, Kay and the four little Gudmundsons are living in Shreveport. Art BILLINGSLEA is flying right seat on the Airbus A-320 for Northwest (from Chris’ glowing words it’s easy to see that this is a job to be envied in the world of airline pilots—“fly-by-wire, side-stick controller, glass cockpit, etc”). Art and Wendy live in Ann Arbor with their three children. Larry BOTTOMLEY was hired by American Airlines this spring. Finally, Chris pointed out that I’m not the only ’75er to be

quoted in Aviation Week this year. Mike McCLENDON (American Airlines copilot) has been involved in developing and testing new types of ILS - Flight Management System coupled approaches (see the May ’90 AWST).

This group of ’75 aviators was sent in by Mark “Scotty” Scott and ineludes, from left, James “Koko” Kochevar, first officer with USAir in Pittsburgh, PA, wife Dena; Scotty, captain, B-737, Midway Airlines, Miami, FL; Brian Barnes, first officer, B-727, Alaska Air, wife Teri; and Robert “Stew” Stewart, major USAF, “Special Ops,” Hurlburt Field, FL, wife Alex.

Got a short note passed through the AOG office advising that Jim HEALD is now the director of Student Training at USAF Test Pilot’s School.

PARTING SHOTS. Scott HENTE: by your own admission, we’ve waited years for a letter from you...you’ll have to wait three more months to see it published. It was a great letter folks (bits and pieces on 21 classmates) but if I put it all in we may get chopped altogether for violating editor’s rules on length. (Do NOT stop writing, this is a problem I can deal with!)

As for now, the high temperature here in Phoenix hasn’t been less than 115 degrees in a week, I’ve got a killer day at the office tomorrow, Tiffany’s first orthodonics appointment is next week, the family went off to bed hours ago, and I’m suddenly painfully aware that it’s much, much later than we think.

Bill Brundage

20 E. Washington St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Home: (719) 634-7040

AV: 259-2270

Percent members: 37

With apologies to Robin Williams (Good Morning Vietman)— Its Hot! Damn HOT! Hope its cool where you are. Just be glad you’re not a 1994 basic—they start in two days and the weatherperson sees mid-90s from here to eternity! I need salt pills to drive to work!

There are signs of life out there—keep those cards and letters coming. Got an absolutely super letter from Dave TERNES. He’s returned from Kadena and F-15s and is now flying a desk at Eglin in the Tactical Air Warfare Center. Dave passed along last year’s Christmas card which gets my vote for most original: Hey! If you can top this card send me yours

quick—I need all the ideas I can get! Dave—thanks for the letter and don’t forget to pull (sic) write.

Craig PUZ (Eileen) wrote to let me know where he landed. You may recall from the last letter that they got launched from California on one of those wonderful “quick” military moves—you know, the ones where the moving company gives out the names of suitable divorce lawyers as they break your sofa in half. Seems Uncle Sam did figure out where to send them so now Craig is at HQ/USAF/XOOS, deputy For Operations & Plans, chief Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities. Craig passes on the following sightings—Tom WYMAN (Martha) who calls HQ SAC home, Joe WYSOCKI (Nancy) from USSPACECOM, Brian DIEFFENBACK (Lisa) from Martin Marietta in Denver, Joe SHIREY (Johanna) somewhere in D.C. and Darrel MASTIN (Diane) USAFA.

Mike FRICANO (Debra) wrote to remind me of my age and pass on the news from the Leavenworth Penitentiary. Seems our classmates got a littie rowdy and as you well know, the Army doesn’t put up with much lip these days. Let this be a lesson for us all!

The Leavenworth Rock Breakers, from left, are Terry New, Bob Iverson, Steve Frye, Bob Vaughn, Joe McLaughlin (USA), Dave McAlister, Dan Jordan, Mike Fricano, and Bob Grosvenor.

When their parole starts, Terry NEW (Patti) will be going to HQ USAF/XOXWD, Bob IVERSON (Susan) to HQ TAC/XPPC at Langley, Steve FRYE (Jennifer ) HQ USAF/PRPFM, Bob VAUGHN (Sue) 41 TAS Pope AFB, NC; Joe McLAUGHLIN (Sherrill Ann) to Fort Ord, CA; Dave McALISTER (Carole) to the 57 FIS at Keflavik, Iceland; Dan JORDAN (Logan) to the 4 ATAF at Heidelberg, Germany; Mike FRICANO (Debby) to HQ MAC/DPRM, Scott AFB, IL; and Bob GROSVENOR (Cindy) to the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Ft Leavenworth, KS. Mike passed on that Dave BERG (Chris) is working on the SIOP now, Henry KELLY (Gale) seems to be headed for Okinawa, Steve STOUT (Beth) will be staying on at Maxwell for another three years. Thanks very much for the letter and all the news Mike. Oh, by the way—yes Mike, it was 18 big ones this summer and I feel every single one of them!

ADDRESS CHANGES: John BOWEN (Janet) is now in Clearwater, FL; Richard BROZOVIC (Patricia), Yorktown, VA; Steve DAVIS, San Mateo, CA; William DEA (Sondra), Upper Marlboro, VA; John HAZEN (Carol), Fairfield, CA; Doug JAMES (Pam), C-Springs; Mike LEE (Khris), Norfolk, VA; Stephen MAHONEY (Deanne), Springfield, VA; John MASHL (Darlene), Scarborough, Ontario; and Tom SEFCIK (Sandy), KI Sawyer. Hope your summer went well. Let me know about the summer moves and vacations.

John J. “Lou” Michels, Jr. 140 Melmar Drive Prattville, AL 36067

Home: (205) 361-1105

Office: (205) 293-2802

AV: 875-2802

Percent members: 38

OPENING STATEMENTS: It’s been a busy quarter here at Air University, with lots of departures and arrivals as ACSC, Air War Col-' lege and SOS sending another group of confused but well-rounded graduates back into the “real” world. I’ve often thought this would be a great assignment if it wasn’t for those students who keep showing up all the time. A lot of the ones I teach seem to think the same way, as well. Funny how that works out.

FOLLOW UP: Last issue I mentioned the exciting plans of Paul PIROG (Mary) and a group of folks headed for an idyllic cruise through

Dave Ternes Christmas Card: “Gets your teeth high and white!”

“Changes in attitude, changes in lattitude. The Caribbean Gang. the Caribbean. I’m happy to report their ship not only sailed, but came in, too. Submitted for your approval—the class of 1977 on deck. From the left: Donna and Ben ALLEN, who are headed here to ACSC from Onizuka; Kevin and Marge GARRISON, who are at Ft. McPherson; Paul and Mary PIROG; Rob and Chris VEALE, who were escaping the bad weather at Hanscom; and John and Carmel SWARTZ, who are in Maryland at the Uniformed Health Services School. Looks like a great time was had by all concerned.

The ACSC Live Crew

Another promised picture from last issue, courtesy of Steve SCHWALBE (Ingrid), who got a group of the class members together just before ACSC graduation. From left are George EARNHEART (Susan), headed to XO at the Pentagon; Bert HALBERT going to Griffiss; Curt CICHOWSKI (Laura) trapped here at Maxwell as an ACSC instructor; Greg CROSS (Elizabeth) going to Buffs at Wurtsmith; Joe FERRARA (Molly) to fly F-4s at George, at least until it’s closed; J.D. O’MALLEY (Linda) is rejoining ATC to fly T-37s at Reese; Steve SCHWALBE is off to Langley to work intel for TAC; Mike SCHLEGEL (Karen) heads for the Ballistic Missile Office at Norton, until the money runs out; Milt JOHNSON (Jackie) headed for the Pentagon; Russ FINNEY (Kathy) is off to fly F-16s at Shaw; Roy NICI (Jane) is going to continue his education at CU at Boulder; and Irv HALTER (Judy) who is trading places with Russ as an ALO with the Army at Stuttgart. My thanks to all the guys who showed up. The picture began as a loud argument at Steve and Ingrid’s Kentucky Derby party and developed from there. My best wishes to all these guys and their new jobs.

IN PERSONAM: Had a pleasant two weeks with Paul PIROG down here for the Staff Judge Advocate Course. We ran each other around the squash court one afternoon in 90 degree heat and generally compared notes. Paul is now at Onizuka as the SJA, trying to remember contract law and basking in dollar-a-square-foot rents.

Jay FAWCETT called to tell me that Susan delivered their first, a boy, at the beginning of April. Jay is at Fort Campbell doing the normal air assault routine of jumping, marching and rappeling, and reports that Frenchy FERNAND (Karen) has left the zoo to get a PhD in aero. Better him than me, that’s for sure.

NEWSWORTHY: April’s issue of A ir Force magazine has an article on the new close air support initiatives being explored at Wright-Patterson. Myres DREW (Angela) must be quoted 50 times in the text, as the program manager on the F-16 advanced fighter technology integration test

bed. Nice job Myres, those late nights burning the oil over aero and EE paid off. Got a nice note from Bill LORD (Cindy). He’s getting face time with the President as a presidential communications officer. Bill notes the travel is tough, but at least he’s not staying in BOQs. Bill was also picked up to L/C on the last board, so congratulations all around. Bill said Greg HANSON (Linda) is working computers at the Pentagon. As many of you saw from the last issue, Mike WEINSTEIN (Bonnie) is doing well. I talked to him in June (via his car phone, he’s never at his office) and he said life is pretty good now, at least he has more time with Bonnie and the kids.

INCOMING: Rob SHAW (Kathy) and Ron ALFORD (Janan) called from Denver a while back. They both work for Lockheed. This call, which was a real pleasure, was followed by a four-page fax that Rob put together to make sure I didn’t forget all the things he and Ron told me during the phone call. Now that’s confidence in your listener. Anyway, here’s the latest from Mile-High Town: Ron was medically discharged from the active force in ’85 and promptly went to grad shcool at Texas, getting an MS in computer science. He went to work for Lockheed at their Space and Missile Division in systems engineering. Rob notes that Ron is the resident expert in their division. Ron and Janan have three kids of their own, and have taken on the additional task of caring for four foster children as well. I suppose after being the honor committee chairman anything looks easy, but geez! They are apparently keeping the oil economy of Denver going with their purchases of gasoline the mondo Suburban needed to transport this brood. Ron talks to Steve BUERKLE, who is now flying for American and living in Portland, and to Mike CIMAFONTE (Donna), who is at the zoo teaching military science. And I always thought what we did was an art.

As for Rob, he got out in ’83, worked for Martin Marietta for five years, got an ulcer, and decided to move to Denver to hook up with Lockheed. He turned down a job to fly with United, and says “after reading the last issue of Checkpoints I expect I’ll get a lot of grief for that decision.” Don’t let him down, folks. Rob is still blued by virtue of his CE job with the Colorado Guard, and was recently selected for major. His unit heads off to the Pacific for their training. Rob is headed for Yokota in July. He and Kathy settled on just two children, and are no doubt patting themselves on the back after watching Ron and Janan run after their seven. Rob reports that Jim STAVA is flying for Delta and living in Park City, Utah; John BURKE (Kathy) bailed out following his tour at Misawa and just started flying for Delta. They are living in Peachtree City, GA (along with Jack CASEY and Steve BACK); Pat DUFFY (Shannon) flies for Northwest and lives in Denver. Rob said he ran into Pat “at the first grade play” since both their daughters go to the same school; Lonnie BOWMAN (Janet) is working for USPA/IRA in Denver; Ray LUNGER (JoLynn) is headed for Saudi Arabia to fly ’15s; and Gary MITTLESTADT works for Martin Marietta and is living in Monument. Thanks for the update Rob, and as you see you made the latest issue.

I received a letter from Rick “Mallard” TURNER’S brother in May. Rick had a serious heart attack and required bypass surgery. Mercifully, he is doing very well, and should be up and around by the end of the summer. He is at 7116 Winding Brook Ct, Worthington, OH 43235.

Tom JONES (Liz) dropped me a card from D.C. He moves to Houston for astronaut training in July and is looking forward to getting some T-38 time again. Tom says he should be flying in space in ’93 or ’94.

CLOSING ARGUMENT Guess that’s it for now. All you folks coming down to ACSC, let me hear from you beforeApril of next year. Hope the summer went well for everyone. Be seeing you.

Sig Nelson

642 E. Century Ave.

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Home: (602) 497-9101

Percent members: 37

The bloody battle for a new class scribe is over! In a prolonged fight with Don AVERY and Bill SILVESTRI, I won. For this issue, I have received a lot of letters. Keep up the GREAT work guys!

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John SVIBA wrote with good news. In October he married Susie, a Delta flight attendant, in Kauai, Hawaii. John and Susie have since moved to Las Vegas and are based out of Salt Lake City with Delta. Best man at the wedding was Tom SHEAHAN accompanied by his wife, Nancy. John included a list of 70 + other classmates flying for Delta Airlines. How about some news on those guys John....

Craig and Trish BENDORF announce the arrival of their first child, Zachary Harrison (26 May 90 at 1142 PM). Craig is the operations officer for the 6519 Test Squadron and Strategic Systems Combined Test Force. Congratulations on the new family member! Craig included the news that Tim MINOR and Tim COLLINS are starting with American Airlines.

Another newcomer to American Airlines is John STERRETT. When I talked to John a year ago he was working for Texas Instruments and enjoying his engineering work. He is now flying 727s out of the Dallas/Ft Worth airport. If these guys keep their eyes open they may see Steve GRZEBINIAK at the American Flight Academy. Mark KARGUL reports that Steve is leaving the SR-71 and will try his hand at flying subsonic for a while.

Tim TAYLOR writes and sends pictures from the Capitol Chapter AOG annual “Wing Ding”. Maj Gen Fogleman (’63) is the chapter president and the event’s MC. The guest speaker was Gen H. T. Johnson (’59)

From left in the photo are Bill TROY, Carol Troy, Damon LUM, Diane Lum, Lorraine Taylor, Tim TAYLOR, Gen Johnson, Paul CAPASSO, Joann Capasso, Don ALSTON, Ana Alston, Glenn SPEARS, MARK ZAMZOW, and Fran Zamzow.

Of course, a good time was had by all! But I think Tim’s picture really catches the spirit of the event as “Gator” from TAC’s Flight of Six band receives some performing assistance from Paul CAPASSO.

unit we are seeing a reduction in flying hours now! We are getting more KC-135 aircraft and an expanded mission. Rumors are out that some units will be converting aircraft types over the next few years. If you are in one of those units you probably have a better idea of the changes ahead. With graduates nearly everywhere there is no reason for the changes to catch you off guard. Just an attitude check—there is no such thing as a bad flying job!

Ray KING reports he had fun in Hawaii. Ray flies for America West and is in the Phoenix ANG. He spent a week at Hickam supporting Hawaii ANG F-15s in exercises pitting the Eagles against Marine F/A-18s. While there he ran across Dave LILLY who is flying with the HANG, and found out Jeff FELLMETH is in Okinawa flying Eagles too.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS: Curt QUIMBY is moving to Leavenworth, KS. Joseph REYNES from Valdosta, GA to Fairfax, VA. Bill SCHAUFFERT from Somers, NY to Arlington, TX. Richard LEHMAN is changing houses in Englewood, CO. Brad CARLSON from Las Vegas to APO, NY 09179. Howard (Judi) BEUHLER from Shalimar, FL to Woodbridge, VA. Kirby LOCKLEAR is changing houses in Belleville, IL. Tom (Mary) OWEN from Montgomery, AL to APO San Francisco 96366.

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Major Bob Edmonds

PSC Box 682

APO New York 09132

Percent members: 38

Bob KEELE reported on our classmates still at USAFA. Bob is moving to Dyess, TX and back to C-130s after a rewarding career as an AOC. 'Working as the supt’s exec is Dave “Tanker” SNYDER. The dean’s exec is John CATALDO. Deputy 4th Group AOC is Gary FRITH. Bob BERGER is working in behavioral science. Gene BOWMAN is bound for Air Command and Golf. Keith WOODFORK gets another year as CS-36 AOC. Paul VALOVCIN picks up AOC duty for CS-17. Bill CHAMBERS is the 50th ATS operations officer. Dale NAGY starts work as an academic instructor (aero?). Barry SARNACKI instructs in the motorglider and Math Department. Mike COUILLARD works full time instructing in gliders and motorgliders at the 94ATS. Jerry LUDKE instructs in T-41s and the Econ Department.

CURRENTS EVENTS: Budget cuts! Who knows how the changes in world events will affect the final military force structure? In my Guard

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Greetings from Bitburg, West Germany! Actually, by the time this is printed there may not be a West and East Germany! Things are happening pretty fast here and it’s exciting being part of it—you know, “peace and democracy through strength.” In fact the terminology is even changing: Gen Dugan, then CINC USAFE, now Chief of Staff, sent out a message stating that Reunification is now Unification, Warsaw Pact is now Eastern Europe, and the Threat is now the Military Situation.

Travel Report: I left the Academy last July for Armed Forces Staff College (AFSC) in Norfolk, VA. Two other classmates were there to share in the agony of writing three papers and taking about 10 tests (what happened to Armed Forces Sports College?) during the six-month course: Erv LESSEL (Cathy ) is now in Incirlik, Turkey on one of MAC’S flying staff jobs. Erv had to go to language school after graduating from AFSC and then to some terrorist training course in Washington, DC (knowing that part of the world, it was probably how to handle a hijacking!). Good Luck, Erv! Pete BUNCE (Paulette) came to AFSC from Bitburg, so he was a great source of local Bitburg info for me; unfortunately, Paulette told my wife, Ann, all about the shopping deals in Europe! (Big $$$$...) Pete is now on the IG team at NORAD in Colorado Springs.

After finishing at AFSC, I went to Luke AFB for F-15 requalification and saw several people—mostly at the O’Club on the Friday night of the major’s promotion party. Omar BRADLEY (Patti) and Phil KELLERHALS (Mary) are in the F-15 RTU Wing. Phil is the wing CC’s executive officer and Omar is an IWSO in the 550th TFTS doing the “B” word in the F-15 Beagle! Don JUREWICZ is also flying in the F-15 wing and was on the promotion list. Jeff KOHLHOFER (Marie) also bought me a beer at this promotion party. He’s an F-16 RTU IP. Jeff PRICE and Paul SHEMWELL are also in the F-16 wing at Luke. Congrats again to all and thanks for the food and drinks. By the time this is printed, I think everyone (that accepted the promotion and didn’t opt for the civilian/airline route) should have pinned on their gold oak leaves.

I arrived at Bitburg in late March and became mission ready again with the 53 TFS “Tigers” in about three weeks. If anybody gets over here, please call or drop by (AV/ETS 453-7053/7216). We finally found a house to rent (with plenty of room for guests) and will be settled by the time this is published. Steve DICKSON (Dawn) is in the 22 TFS and has been doing some great things. He and Dawn had their first child, Elizabeth, here and Steve was such an outstanding flight CC that he was promoted to assistant chief of Stan Eval. Bob SIEGRIST (Carol) just arrived from his “hardship” tour at Holloman in the 479 TTW and is with the 525 TFS, “Bulldogs”. He had to extend there four months to get this assignment because I had the only slot to Bitburg in the first quarter of 1990. Too bad Bob, at least you were flying! Also, congratulations to him and Carol. They are expecting their second child in December. Bob passes on news Russ TOWE (Terri) is at Wright-Patterson (AFIT) working on a master’s degree in ops research. Before this he was at Luke as an F-15 RTU IP. Bob also informed me that Butch RAYFIELD (Karen) is in civilian private practice as a pediatrician in Maryland. Speaking of hardship tours, Dave RHODES (Gloria) is currently an ALO in Europe with an assignment to Bitburg in Sept ’91. Also, Scott LIARD (Karen) is at

Bitburg in charge of the AFOSI detachment. I recognized him in his trenchcoat standing on the corner one day! I saw Frank FRANCOIS (Diana) at church here. He’s flying F-16s and is a flight commander at nearby Spangdahlem and loving every minute of it! He passed on that George DUDA (Sandra), one-year early to major, was going to Leavenworth (for Army CGSC thank goodness and not the other side). Jeff GORDON (Pam) is working in Fighter Requirements at USAFE HQ at Ramstein, Frank SNYDER (Colleen) and Steve LOONEY (Megan) are flying F-16s at Hahn, and Doug ROBB is flight surgeon with the F-16 Wing at Ramstein. Well, that’s the ’79 news I’ve picked up during my travels.

Other newsbits: I talked to Steve HOOG on the phone in February. He’s at Nellis as a F-16 FWS IP and is going to Marine CGSC this summer. I told him I always thought that he had some brains, but now I begin to wonder... Actually, it’s a good move to the Washington, DC area because his wife’s career can progress there. OK, he wins the Husband of Year award. Good luck, Steve and “UGH, UGH, UGH, USMC!!!” “Borneo” Bill GREGORY (Mary Beth) is on his way to Houston as an astronaut pilot (not to be confused with mission specialist) and the way I heard it, he was the youngest pilot ever chosen!

I got a letter from Jim RODGERS (Lisa)—thanks, Jim, you make writing this easier, what about the rest of you guys?—and he’s fighting the commute to the Pentagon. He’s really had some interesting assignments. Currently, he is working in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Prior to landing this prestigious job, he was an exchange officer at the State Department and went to Geneva several times for negotiations with the USSR. He must not have been gone too much because he has four children! He wondered if anyone else missed their sportscar they had their senior year. Since we’re moving closer to the “midlife” crisis, he suggested that maybe we should start planning for the next sportscar. He is!

Also working with Jim at the Pentagon is Chris WORSOWICZ (Phyllis). It’s good to know that Chris is doing great things—I hadn’t heard from him since he “pulled” Bill Gregory and I through Columbia University in 1980! Speaking of Washingotn, DC and Columbia University, Jeff McCHESNEY (Diann) is working in the Air Force Liaison Office for the House of Representatives. Impressive, but Jeff wine and dine Les Aspin some more so that he allows us to pay and promote our people! Don’t you have that kind of influence? And, Jeff, you’re right, I forgot that it was you who pulled us through Columbia! Randy HELMS (Donna) also wrote me a letter—from South America where he’s living off of all the money he made from our Reunion last Fall... No, just kidding, he’s at Charleston as the assistant chief pilot for the 17th MAS there. He was even a hero in the Panama “conflict.” I saw Bud VAZQUEZ (Molly) in February at Copper Mountain (skiing, what else?). He’s teaching a special course on leadership to the Lts at Wright-Patterson. He’ll need all of his leadership knowledge soon because he and his wife are expecting their first child in September. Another Vazquez in the world. Scary thought, huh?

On the airline front, Charlie WADDELL (Kellie) is flying for U.S. Air and living in the town I grew up in—Charlotte, NC. Bill HUFF (Robin) is flying for Delta out of Atlanta. Since almost the entire rest of our class is also flying for Delta, maybe one of you guys will send me a complete list of ’79ers with Delta and I’ll print it. Tom LOCKIE (Ginna), flying with American, recently moved to Miami and was building a house down there. Knowing Tom, it’s a beautiful mansion, so I can’t wait to go there for a visit. Rob GAYLORD (Pam) is flying with American out of Raleigh and with the KC-10 squadron at Seymour-Johnson. He and Pam just adopted a son; they’ll have enough for a basketball team soon. It’s great to see all the love and caring that our classmates have to give in this world.

Remember, our home is always open for visitors to Europe. It can be a “staging base” for wine tasting, skiing, sightseeing, etc. The culture and the history here are outstanding. There’s really alot to do and you can drive through three or four countries in one day. Take care, God Bless, and keep living life to the fullest. Keep those cards and letters coming. Fly smart and check six!

P.S. I turned in the above class news before I saw the previous one written by Bob McGreal. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to give Bob some “grief.” I appreciated him mentioning me at the beginning, but I thought that a fellow “class scribe” would spell my last name correctly. And, by the way, I go by Bob and not Dave, but that’s ok, Robert, you can’t be expected to know everyone in our class... I figured that out since I’ve been writing the news. Some changes of address that came in from the AOG with the article: Greg SVESKA from Grapevine to Bedford, TX and Rodney McNEIL from Dayton, OH to Pueblo, CO.

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HOMECOMING 1990

CLASS OF 1980 10-YEAR REUNION

13-16 SEP 1990 USAFA v s The CITADEL

David (Matt) Neuenswander

Quarters 4204H

U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Home: (719) 472-1477

AV: 259-3255/3257

Percent Members: 50

Greetings soon-to-be reunion-goers. This is the last issue before the reunion, and things here are really hopping. Last week all of your Falcon buddies here stuffed your registrations into envelopes. We were doing well until we found out a mere 400 of the envelopes we had sealed were missing the registration form. As I write this, plans are going well and I can’t thank those ’80 grads who are here helping enough for the hard work they have done. I hope all of you have thought about the mental repercussions involved in attending your 10-year reunion. After it is over you can never look forward to it again. Thus, you and I will be officially old. The next reunion you get to attend is your 15 or 20-year high school reunion. At our 20-year USAFA reunion, I plan to hire the swimming pool and large rocks from the movie Cocoon.

Enough! Eric BUSSIAN, the squadron party committee chairman, gave me several new party reps for those squadrons not yet accounted for. The 18th Squadron party rep is Capt Bob ZAPATA. His address is 8520 Gulf Blvd. #11, Navarre Beach, FL 32566. Home phone (904) 939-9208; Work AV 579-5757. Tom SPICER is going to ramrod the 34th Sq party and his address is 3 Sharon Dr., Edwards AFB, CA 93523; home (619) 245-0018, work AV 527-3691. Finally, Capt Linda GARCIA Cubero is the party rep for the 35th Sq party. Linda’s address is 3502 Tyler St., Falls Church, VA 22041; home (703) 820-1247. These people have volunteered to be party reps since our last mailing.

Larry WOLF sent me a nice letter updating us on Burger King Buddies who fly for Delta. I have to apologize Larry, I haven’t received the letters you sent for the past two issues, and I really would have printed them. Too many letters from classmates has never been one of my problems as “prostitute of the class article”. Last but not least, I am not censoring airline news as most of our classmates are now out there flying for one of the majors anyway. In Larry’s letter he informed me Steve and Vicki TROYER just had a baby daughter named Melissa in May. Steve is flying the stealth at Nellis (We Think!). Larry has done lots of research on ’80 grads with Delta, and his most recent count is 56. The newest Delta flyers are Pat O’CONNOR, Dan HANCOCK, Dave ANDERSON, J.D. MALEARE, Bob BEUHLER, Loren PRYOR, Tony TAIJERON, Tom HEEMSTRA, Steve ROODHOUSE, Jude VICK, Rich TURNER, Ben MEUTZEL, Galvin MAYES, John ERIKSON, Matt SCHULTER, Ted LAUER, and Rich VORPAHL. Thanks for the info Larry.

A1 BAKER sent me a letter that brought back lots of memories from PIT and SOS. A1 got hosed on his assignment out of Columbus and put his papers in. To teach him a lesson, the AF sent A1 to a command post job in England until in his words, “he went away”. Unfortunately for the punishers, the punishee was the controller on duty for the Libya raid and got lots of good face time. Alas, even with generals pushing for him, the flesh peddlers would not give A1 the fighter he coveted, so he did an interservice transfer to the Navy and now A1 is a FA-18 driver on the USS Saratoga. He will be deployed during the reunion, but as I’m typing this he has five more days of bachelorhood left. A1 married Rosemarie MILLS on 30 June. Good luck and Godspeed Al, I’m glad to see you finally got what you wanted. Oh, by the way, Al’s tactical callsign is “ZOOMIE”.

I got a letter from Bob SAXER who is just finishing two years at the Kennedy School of Govt at Harvard. With Bob (at Maj Winchester’s alma mater) is Jeff SHIVNEN. Jeff is finishing his third year of an Olmsted scholarship.

Danny GILL wrote from Korea where he is remote flying F-16s at Kunsan. He said that Mark GRAPER and Jeff STURMTHAL just left the ROK for ALO jobs, Mark to Ft Carson and Jeff to Ft Irwin. Dan’s wife, Glory, just had their second boy, Jonathan, in Dec. Glory is an AF nurse and just made major. Must be nice to be rich Dan. But money isn’t everything, I’m sure you would rather not be remote. Eat some kimchi for me, I miss the stuff. Well, that’s about it.

The Renners

In case you haven’t heard, our class reunion is 13-16 Sept 90. Hope to see you there. The picture enclosed is Rob RENNER and his blushing young bride. Take care and God bless...Matt.

Tony Lorusso

232-B West Craig Place

San Antonio, TX 78212

Home: (512) 732-5571

AV: 945-2001

Percent members: 40

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Greetings again from San Antonio at least I think I’m in San Antonio today. I travel so frequently now that I often forget where I am. Since December, I’ve traveled with MGen O’Shaughnessy to Japan, Philippines, Korea, Canada, Panama, Greece, Scotland, England, Italy, and Germany not to mention the travels throughout CONUS. I’m home only long enough to unpack, do laundry, and pack again. I now know what some of you MAC crewmembers have been up against all these years.

During my travels, I’ve had the pleasure of running into several of our classmates. I had a brief visit with Kevin and Susie NEUMANN in Edzell, Scotland. Kevin, Susie and their three children survived their ordeal with their Navy hosts and are on their way back to San Antonio to work at HQ ESC. Kevin was the director of Space Operations for the Air Force at Edzell. Gerardo CAMPBELL is also with ESC in Europe at the 6914ESS Mehlingen, Germany. I had dinner with Gerardo and his lovely wife, Grace. I didn’t know Gerardo that well at the Academy, but I sure enjoyed his and Grace’s company in Germany.

It was a real surprise for me to run into Gerry GREEN at San Vito AS, Italy. Gerry is the aide to MGen Daniel; 16AF/CC, at Torrejon AB, Spain and was visiting San Vito at the same time. In addition to being the aide, Gerry is flying the F-16. He and wife Becky and their two sons will be heading for Tampa in November. I also saw Jan (PETERSON) NICHOLS at Sembach AB where she flies the EC-130 COMPASS CALL. Unfortunately, I had only enough time to say hello. So Jan, if you’re reading this article, please drop me a note and let me know what’s happening in your life.

I met Kent NICHOLS (not Jan’s other half) on a flight from Dallas to San Antonio. Like many of our classmates, Kent is flying for Delta now. Kent is based in Atlanta and is quite involved with the Reserves in Ohio. Finally, I saw Jim ZILLY for all of 30 seconds at the San Antonio airport. We were both too busy to talk. Jim flies for Delta, and is based in Dallas but lives in San Antonio.

I received a letter from Bob WRIGHT who is still going strong in the active Air Force. Bob lives in Crystal City, VA and works at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Bob spent his first eight years in a variety of space programs at Los Angeles AFS. He recently returned to California for the marriage of Tim and Lisa WALLENDER. Several other ’81ers joined in the festivities (see photo). From left: Jay DAWSON lives in Miami and flies for you guessed it, Delta. Jay is planning to marry this fall; John REINHEIMER is a drug dealer (the legal

type) for a pharmaceutical company in Manhattan Beach, CA; Tim WALLENDER is out of the Air Force and works for Trident Data Systems as a financial manager; Jerry JOHNSON is also out of the Air Force and works for Rockwell. Jerry lives in Long Beach. Derk WYBENGA is stationed at LA AFS and has been there since commissioning; Rick PELICAN lives in New Jersey with his daughter and flies for the other Air Force, Delta; and Bob WRIGHT. Thanks Bob for the letter and photo. It was great hearing from you after all these years.

I received a call from Cliff PERRENOD, who like many others hangs his hat at LA AFS. Cliff has had a host of interesting assignments since graduation, not the least of which is a stint in the outback of Australia. Joining Cliff in sunny California in the space program are Tom LEE, Nick CHANDO, Mike SILAS, Derk WYBENGA, and John FARRIS. Also, the following folks are out of the Air Force, but still serve Reserve duty at LA AFS: George REBUJIO, Ed KNOX, Ike ROSIER, and Brian DOMINGUEZ. Thanks for the call Cliff.

I received several change-of-address cards this time around. Deven VOLK is at Wright-Patterson AFB in AFIT/LSG. John FAGNANT now lives at Litchfield Park, AZ. Sandro YOPE moved to Sacramento, CA. John MORGAN is in Miami Springs, FL. Dan LAIRD now resides in Peninsula, OH. And Barry THOMA works for the AFROTC detachment at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

I want to apologize to Tony HINEN for unintentionally omitting him from the list of ’81ers selected for promotion BTZ. Congratulations Tony, and I’m sorry I didn’t include you on the original list.

Another one of our classmates is also shining in the Air Force. “Gabby” GABRESKI was just selected to receive the Jabara Trophy for his work as an AC-130 aircraft commander. Gabby excelled in validating AC-130 tactics and in flying missions in PANAMA during Operation JUST CAUSE. You can read more about Gabby’s feats in a special article in this issue of Checkpoints. Congratulations Gabby.

In closing, I have a note concerning homecoming. The homecoming dates I published in my last article are not correct. Homecoming will actually be 19-22 Sep 91 when we play San Diego State. Sorry for the mixup. You can mark your calendars now. ’81 SECOND TO NONE!

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Hello again. Not a lot to report this time, just three letters. First up is Sandee DUEBER who wrote on behalf of her husband, Ross. Ross has been at USAFA teaching chemistry since the end of 1988, but he and Sandee will be on their way to England by the time you read this. Ross will be pursuing a PhD at Oxford, and they are pretty excited about the assignment, as you might imagine. Sandee has been quite successful in the C-Springs real estate market, and says anyone who might need her services should give her a call at the Rusinak House of Brokers. Thanks for the letter, Sandee!

Next was Robin PLUMB, standing in for Gary (do I see a trend here?). Gary, Robin and their three children (Jackie, Danny & Alex are stationed at Hahn, Germany, where Gary flies the F-16. Robin included a number of short snippets which I will pass along. Greg WOMACK—Wife Laura—one son (Barry, 2 Vi), number two due anytime—F-16 at Hahn. Darcy FLOREANI—Wife Jody—one son (Blake, five mo) F-16 at Hahn

for the past 4 years—has separated to work for Delta. TL JOHNSON— Wife Nina—one boy, one girl—F-16 at Hahn. Dan LEVIN—F-16 at Hahn. Steve MARSHMAN—Wife Vicki (THOMAS)—one daughter—F-16 at Hahn. Paul ACKERLEY—Wife Dianna (ANGELINE) three children—F-15 at Bitburg. Mike (Tuna) HEPLER—Wife Rose—two children—F-15 at Kadena. Randy LANE—Wife Kate—F-16 Missawa. Mike SCHARDT—Wife

Christine—two boys, one girl—B-52 at Fairchild. Scott SWANSON—Wife Kealy—somewhere in LA. (Swanny has somehow managed to stay in California for eight years now!) Robin, thanks for your help. See if you can get Gary off his tail!

Finally, Phil BOSSERT chose our eighth anniversary of hat-tossing day to write. Yes, it was Phil, not his wife. You see, Phil’s not married. However, that too will change in May 91, and he too will be able to stop writing letters. Phil is a C-141 IP and combat plans officer at McGuire and is planning to marry Anita Shorosky, a captain and hospital administrator at Dover. Phil began his letter by mentioning the unmentionable—that is, it seems like about 60% of our class has opted out for the airlines. Among them: Scott LUCARELLI and Chris CONWAY, formerly C-141s at McGuire, now with American; Denny CHAR, same previous life, now with Delta; Jeff WATSON, C-141s at Travis and 22nd AF Safety, getting out by the time you read this. On the other side of the fence are Tim KRAMER, C-141 flight examiner at Altus; Mike CZARNIAK, C-5 at Dover; Bob RANCK, C-141 at Norton; Tom PFEIFFER, F-4 at George; and Lyn SOUTH, C-141 IP and current ops type at McGuire. Also, Jim DUBELA, C-141 IP at Altus; Bob WATERS, C-130 pilot and command post duty officer at Frankfurt; and Dave TASCHUK, C-5 at Dover.

Phil also said that Mike ALLEN is teaching Mil Stu at USAFA and flying the T-41 on the side. He had been a C-141 IP at Norton. John BRIDGE is an engineer at Vandenberg, and has a second child on the way. Brian KORB has DOSed after completing a teaching assignment in the Management Department of West Point. Thanks for a fact-filled letter, Phil.

From the change-of-address cards I learned that Frank HERMAN is now living in Memphis and is employed by (guess who) Fed Ex. He says anyone needing a contact there can phone him at (901) 375-4012.

While perusing the USA Today awhile ago (June 12, to be exact), Eric BJORN saw and passed along a short blurb about some Soviet SU-27s that landed at Elmendorf enroute to an airshow. Flight lead for the F-15 escorts was Steve STODDARD. Later, I saw a more lengthy article (in the Washington Post, I believe) which also mentioned Steve’s name.

And, that’s about it for this edition. As always, you can leave E-Mail for me on COMPUSERVE (72477,1255) or Genie (J.RATTI). Stay safe, and keep writing. RATMAN

Stu Pope

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Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Percent members: 39

IPWhat’s hot? Flight caps worn on the left side of your belt. Dog tags with someone else’s name (preferably fictional) on them. V-neck T-shirts. Black “Zodiac” shoes with tiny metal skulls on the toe—wear’em with your uniform if you dare!

What else is hot? Alabama in the summer, as anyone who has attended SOS “in residence” during, “D,” “E,” and “F” classes can attest. Class 89-D was no exception, but luckily there were a lot of cool ’83 grads there to sweat it out with me. Walking to Politburo Auditorium, or whatever it was called, was deja vucity; I could’ve sworn I was back on the terrazzo. Familiar faces kept looming out of the southern haze: Sandy HOCKADAY, Mike MEYER, Doug “Spirit” HILL, Rick RAGALLER, Dave “Goo” GEUTING, Mel BURDICK, Francis “Lun” CHUN, Randy “Whatsa” RUSHWORTH, Kay Smith ARMSTRONG, Pete “Def” CONRAD. Lou POEHLMAN, Mark “Fragment” FRASSINELLI, Pete JONES, and John “Amusement” PARKES were there as well. Isn’t this interesting? Now you know these people are alive, and are probably still in the Air Force. Who else was there? Paul “German” SHEPPARD (C-130s at Clark), Steve KNOBLOCK (tankers at Beale), Pat FROST (C-130s at Dyess), and to lend a truly manic “zoo” atomsphere, Cliff “Wolfie” THOMPSON, “Uncle” Woodie BEALL, and the legendary Wade “Stolen Shrub” LUJAN, who, coincidentally enough, was in my section.

Cliff’s flying KC-135s at Griffiss, and recently unveiled his latest creation, Cliff Jr. (Really.) Woodie’s flying F-16s at Homestead. And here’s a

wild scenario for you: Wade’s teaching German students to operate the weapons systems of F-4s at the-now-almost-defunct George AFB. Take a look at the photo below and tell me this man isn’t “DG” material.

Wolfie and Stolen Shrub at SOS.

Somebody who will never again have to even think about things like SOS, Gary “Hoze” DROZE, mailed me a cryptic message, scrawled on the back of a Xeroxed likeness of himself (reportedly sketched by a priest). Really, it’s great when I don’t have to embellish upon the truth, and all this stuff about Gary is totally true, or at least Gary claims it is. Recent highlights in his neononmilitary life include winning third place in the Nude Mile Stagger at FSU—his future alma stepmater (pix forthcoming! he boldly announces), winning a valuable television (definite oxymoron there) and a bunch of food on a local radio station’s music trivia contest, and growing a “huge ’fro.” Wow. If only my life were as diverse. The Hoze is also maintaining a 3.78 GPA in Sports Psychology/Exercise Physiology, and still wears his mess dress, sans rank, on random (albeit special) occasions.

Mark “Hage” HAGEMAN called me up, just last night, giving me the go-ahead to report—are you ready for this?—Luis ARAUZ lived through the invasion of Panama. Those of you who were concerned about Luis, who as part of the PDF was sort of on the receiving end of “Operation Excellent Righteous Cause,” or whatever it was called, can breathe a sigh of relief. Hage also reports he’ll be leaving the Air Force this fall for the greener pastures of Harvard Law School, so he can one day hang out a shingle with the likes of lawyers Kevin CARRENO, Steve “Ex-’83” Benz, and future lawyer Charlie GARCIA (who was recently accepted by Columbia—the school, not the country). So, how do you like the sound of it: Carreno, Garcia, Hageman & Benz Attorneys at Law. Just be glad you know them.

Incidentally, Kevin CARRENO got married last December, to LeAnn Clark, in the “The Fern Grotto” in Kauai. “Fern Grotto”? I imagine some groovy pagan nuptial rites of pre-missionary-era Hawaii, conducted by fern-clad priestesses and groomsmen on surfboards. But of course that’s just my wishful thinking.

Grad-magnet Ray BLUST sent me a two-page letter with so much info jammed into it that it may as well have been microfiche. Ray, as you probably know, is flying F-4s at Taegu, Korea, along with Chris BRANTLEY, who will soon be heading back to USAFA as a T-41 instructor. Doug “Aim” HIGH is a WSO in Ray’s squadron and, like

Kelly Heffernon, Ray Blust, Michelle and Bret Nyander.

Hawkeye and Trapper, he and Ray are counting the days till the Korean experience ends and they can return “Stateside” to Bergstrom.

Ray also reports he saw Tom KING at the blandly-named “Team Spirit ’90”, which was held in the ROK this year. Personally, I’d call any exercise held in Korea “ROK and Roll ’90!”, or something like that, but, um, well, let’s nip that tangent in the bud. And at “Cope Thunder”, which sounds like a therapy program for people afraid of storms but is really a big get-together in the PI, Ray ran into Kelly “Hef” HEFFERNON and Bret “EX-’83” Nyander. Bret, who’s flying UH-ls there, is now a captain and no longer wears his cool trademark “Plasticman” white sunglasses. Kelly is flying C-141s out of Charleston and while in the Philippines, received word from his wife, Jenny, he’ll soon be a father.

Ray also saw Rob CUSHING and Bob BELETIC “Birthday” at Cope Thunder. They’re both flying F-16s at Misawa. Kevin McMILLIN was there as well, as part of the “Tanker Task Force.” And what exercise would be complete without Bill “Anonymous” ANONSEN? He’s flying C-141s out of Norton.

Never satisfied with looking up only half the class, Ray went on to ferret out Bill and Lori (PLOSA) CHESTNUT. Bill’s an F-4E pilot at Clark, Lori’s a comm officer. They’re pictured below with Matthew. (Note: Lori’s demonstrating the “sleeping while standing” technique learned as a basic cadet.)

Fully grown Chestnuts with sapling.

Pat “Six” PENCE was in Taegu recently (Ray saw him, of course) as a member of an accident investigation team. Pat’s flying F-4Gs out of Clark. Ray also spotted Dan SCHNEPF at the Osan O-Club one morning. Dan’s a CE officer and is on his way to the zoo to join Pete HOLLAND in the CE department.

Speaking of Pat PENCE, his old UPT roommate, Rick “The Goddards Must Be Crazy” GODDARD gave me the run-down on an ongoing baby boom. Rick and his wife, Kathy, just had a girl, Dana (their first); Rick’s former L.A. roommates, Greg MEIDT and Dave KLAUDT, along with their respective spouses had babies on the same day. Imagine, if you will, the “Twilight Zone” theme. Mike BRYANT and wife had a baby girl. Steve HUSKINS and wife had a boy.

Jeff INGALLS supplied what must be the definitive list of ’83 grads who were part of SOS class 89-E. Whereas my list of 89-D Bohicans was compiled sort of by accident as I ran into people in the halls or wherever. Jeff seems to have done a totally thorough and professional job. Here’s his list, and accompanying photo.

O.K., magnifying glassses ready? Here we go. Back row from left: Jeff INGALLS, Gale BROWN, Dave MANLEY “Man”, Dan FRANK, Tom “On the” FRITZ, Mark ZIENERT, Bob FOWLER “Than Thou”. Third row: John AIKENS, Phil NICHOLSON, Tom WEBSTER, Bob SCHANTZ, Tracy COLBURN, Chris “Peat” BOGDAN. Second row: Patrice BULLOCK, Mike MADRID, Doug HUNTLEY, Chris LIGGET, Roland SUTTON, Tom “Holy” MOSES. Front row: Susan HIRST, Kathy (Damschroder) ORTA, Jeff BARNSON, Scott GOODWIN, Mike “The Grief” DeGRIEF, and John FARESE. Those not pictured, or who, vampire-like, didn’t show up in the picture, include Diann CHRISTIANSON, Erin BOWEN, Pete DEBUSEMAN, Patty SEROKA, Johnny HARRIS, and Tim “Pounce” STRAWTHER, although I could swear that’s a Strawther, not a Barnson, in the front row of the photo. Jeff also informs us of the fate of Don “Bobby” MAGEE, who volunteered to be an instructor at SOS rather than risking possible immersion in a missile hole.

I recently got a memo informing us ’83 is ranked number one so far in number of gifts to the AOG Building Fund. This is nothing short of phenomenal. The last time our class ranked number one for anything it was for highest incidence of sociopathic behavior or something equally as distinguished, so this is something to really be proud of, sort of our first major accomplishment as a class since breaking ranks during Hell Week and stomping all over ’82. Keep up the great work! If you haven’t sent a contribution yet, do it now, man. Let’s keep our lead! It’s on the “What’s Hot” list. Really, man.

One last thing. At SOS last summer, Shep told me the last he heard of Aaron SCHWARTZ was that he got out of the Air Force, went to L.A. and was in a “crowd scene” in some movie, then bought a scooter and headed for Mexico. As former bandmates in the Armageddon Dance Band, these guys should be keeping closer tabs on one another. Here’s the real scoop: Aaron works downstairs from me here at Space Systems Division, Los Angeles AFB, and actually jams electric guitar, amp, everything—in the snack room of Building 110 during lunchtime. It’s truly amazing. Must be seen (heard, actually) to be believed. So give him a call, Shep. And all of you, give me a call, or drop me a line if you have any news worthy of the might Checkpoints. Until next summer, Cowabunga.

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Home: (505) 479-2937

AV: 867-7733/7793

Percent members: 32

The SOS hostage crisis has successfully concluded, and I have learned the secret of the SOS experience—water skiing! Now I’m back amidst the chaos and confusion with my “Done Good” certificate, feeling like a true patriot.

My friends, while you’re out making the mad dash for civilization (Dave IRVING has suggested we change our motto to read, “’84, where’s the door?”), don’t forget to write or call! I got back from Maxwell to find three (count’em) letters and three COAs. While I can make a column out of this (which you shall soon see), it’s pretty meager pickings, folks! There have to be more than three people with something to say. Air Force vs civilian quality-of-life issues, good news on the family, etc.—anything that you feel to be important. It only takes a couple of minutes, if that long. If you call, please note that my autovon prefix in the last column was wrong. It’s 867, not 876.

Before I left for SOS, I discovered the difficulty of trying to track you folks down on the phone. Maybe writing is less work. Anyway, Marvin JONES is the communication maintenance chief at Pease, one of the “doomed to closure” bases, waiting to find out where he’s going next. Nancy (COLE) CHRISTMAN, who is currently chief of Maintenance at Dyess, had twins last summer and is getting out this year to go to Memphis, TN to work for Proctor and Gamble. She relayed Cheryl (DEVITA) ROBERSON had a baby last October, got out, and is now at SeymourJohnson with husband, an ‘83 grad. Andrea CLARK and Lori (PULASKI) KIM are both at Carswell, flying as navs on KC-135s, Frank SMITH is also at Dyess, and Sue (GEHRER) ERIKS is at Hurlburt Field, FL. Chris DINNENA has two kids and is flying the F-15E out of Seymour-Johnson, along with Mark ROSADO and Carol PUGH, who is flying KC-lOs. According to Chris, Scott JOHNSTON left the PI and transitioned from the F-4E to the A-10, whereabouts unknown. Jon HUSS, a fellow Knight, was still flying A-lOs out of Korea. Phil KILGORE, AFOSI commander at Reese, relayed Keith MONAHAN, a former OSI agent, separated from the AF around January, while Nick

PSALTAKIS was still the OSI chief at the Academy, and Maureen MASLOW was still the OSI commander at Arnold AFB, TN. Sharon (RUCKER) and Stewart HOLMES are also stationed at a soon-to-benever-more base Mather, and are the proud parents of a baby girl. Sharon further related that Tony TRIAS was also there as a flight commander, while Pete HERRERA had recently arrived as an instructor. I ran into Stewart at SOS.

Like most of you have experienced, SOS was a homecoming in itself. While I did not recognize half of the 40 ’84 grads there, I thoroughly enjoyed the little bit of time I was able to spend with a few of them: Hubert and Cheryl (ALLEN) ROSS, Betti (PHANORD) HAMILTON, Clay WIZNIEWSKI, Arnie GAUS, Wally FAJARDO, C.J. SUBER, Benjamin DREW, Amy (SWETT) QUIROS, Eric FURCHES, Rory MAYNARD, Nick MATCHEFTS, Linda (SAMUELSON) BJORN, and Angela HARMON.

Now for the letters. After his “Bless you my son” pep talk, Mike GOLDFEIN brought me up on his activities while going through LANTIRN F-16 training at Luke before heading off to Osan last May. F-16 instructors Sean PAVLICH, Mike LOH and D.J. CARLIN were there with their families, as well as Bruce ELLWEIN (F-15 academic instructor) and his wife, and Kyle “Skytch” SKALISKY and wife at nearby Willy. While there, Mike and Carole flew to Nellis, where they spent time with Dillon MCFARLAND, Chip WEBB and their wives. Chip should have completed LANTIRN and returned to Osan by press time. Steve ROTHSTEIN went to Mountain Home to be an F-l 11 IP (should also be a newlywed by now— what’s her name, Steve?). Lastly, he and Jay CHARAMELLA hooked up as Jay was driving back to Norton from SOS. By the way, Jay not only made DG at SOS, but was in the process of preparing for the MAC golf tourney, with a follow-on to the AF championships, should he make the top three cut (good show!).

Joe SHERMANS’s short note was an “hasta la vista,” telling us he was punching out and going to work for the Coast Guard as a Search and Rescue helo pilot flying HH-3Fs out of Elizabeth City, NC. He had nothing but high praise for the program, so for all of you disgruntled helo pilots out there, pen a note to Joe at CGAS, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, and he’ll tell you more about the Coast Guard than you thought you’d ever want to know! Among other nice things, he relayed that Mike JARVIS was doing a CG exchange, but out of Traverse City, MI. Dean GILBERT married last fall, and should be finished with Fighter Weapons School (A-10) by now.

Stu BROWN seemed to be in the middle of everything, as he had news on 27 folks, but as he put it “I’m sure I left someone out.” With 27 names to his credit, he hardly needs to apologize. Producing academic courseware for the pilot/instructor training folks at Randolph (now you know who to blame), he must have the toughest job in the world, as exemplified by his statement, “I’ve got a Macintosh Ilex computer with color monitor and all the software I could learn to use in a lifetime... I still fly T-37s about once a day—to get out of the office... We (Stu and Holly) are avid Spurs fans and have been known to spend our weekends at Sea World of Texas...” Is life rough or what? Anyway, he relates that Dave IRVING is out and currently a missionary in Guatemala where “it is quite an experience but he is learning a lot” (like how to dodge bullets, maybe?). I mentioned last time that Wade HARLAN was out—Stu filled in the blanks by saying that Wade was at Biola University, working to become some type of missionary as well. Wedding bells are ringing for Daryl SMITH, who’s flying KC-135s out of Fairchild. Her name is Laura, and the date is/was 11 August. In attendance will be Randy PRICE, Steve HOOGASIAN, Max BATSON, Bob CHAPMAN, and Brit BOWEN (if Brit can stay still long enough to be found). Kathy DOUCETTE is also supposed to be married shortly. Since these events are going to be history by the time you read this, someone let me know how things go.

As much as I dislike laundry lists, space is becoming a premium, so I’ll condense the rest of Stu’s letter to location/name/job/family news. Randolph AFB: Gary SEIFREID, T-38, wife Deanna, three kids; Jim KALIAMOS, T-38, new daddy (boy); Rudy TESSNOW, T-37, newlywed; Leslie (CHRISTENSEN) and Mark BAUKNIGHT, T-37 and T-38, respectively, one girl; Mary (KOBERSTEIN) KOLZOW, T-37, one girl; and Per CORBEIL, teaching academics and playing volleyball (hopefully for the AF team). Terry COCCIA, Occupational Measurement Center, McGuire. Dave BORSI, C-141, wife Stacy, Sheppard. Randy PRICE, T-38, wife Becky, Holloman (yea, team!). John YELLE, AT-38, Pease. Paul AYERS, T-37 ACE, wife Lori, three kids, Norton. Juan AMARAL,

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finance officer, new daddy (?), Brooks. Ed LORENZINI, C-Springs. Russ SOJOURNER, wife Lori, one son, Laughlin. Dave HOOK, T-37

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Other base assignments include John REIDY, MacDILL; Scott WILHELM, McChord; and Anthony CORRERO, Minot. Pictures will be included in the next column. Hope to hear from you before next deadline which will be Sept. 20.

Jackie Charsagua

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wGreetings from the Alamo City, San Antonio, where we’ve got the best tanning weather. I’d like to start off by giving a big thank you to Wendy (LINK) ROTHIER and Mike OTT for helping out and writing the last few articles. If ya didn’t read’em, ya missed out! They were great. Wendy wrote the Spring ’90 article then gave birth to Caleb Joseph on 8 Jan ’90. She also reports Chris (BYERS) and Jose MENA had Jose Jr. on 30 Dec ’89.

In June’90 I went to Falls Church, VA for a conference and was accompanied by our class scholar, John HILBING, who is working on four years tenure at ESC. That’s ok though because his wife, Michele, is working on her master’s degree at UT San Antonio. Also in June, John traveled to Toronto to be the MC for Chris CASSIDY’s wedding. Chris met his Canadian beauty, Rhonda, while scuba diving in Mexico. Many congratulations.

Here’s a picture of Joe WIGGINS and fiance, Carol. Carol, the virtuous woman, is an amazing lady to have straightened out this rascal! The lovebirds will be wed on 1 Dec ’90 in Sumter, SC. Joe, we send our blessings.

May 1990 is, of course, the time for some of us to hang up the old blue and enjoy civilian life. After having her son Andrew (Nov ’89), Wendy (COOK) POST decided to be a full-time mom, because she couldn’t stand the thought of a babysitter raising Andy. She’s doing great, and she and Wayne (’84) are still living in Maine. Shelly (GINGER) GRADY separted as well and is living in Springfield, VA, taking care of her two lovelies, Abby and Aaron. Hubbie Rod is still working out of the five-sided in-box in D.C.

Shelly had some news about Kerri BROUSSARD: she’s buying out the Orient and met a man she likes, Steve, who bought her a TV and won her heart. August HEIN was attending a D.C.-area med school (USHUS), but became a 2nd Lt again. Poor guy. John MARSELUS has a little boy, Luke Andrew. Geoff SEWELL is doing a great job coaching lacrosse at the zoo: can we match last year’s 11-2 season?

John WRIGHT is IPing at Vance and is contemplating his marriage to Kathy. In ’89, John ran the Boston marathon and crossed the finish line in the top 100! Quite an honor. Steve LAVELL got F-l 11s from an IP slot, went to RTU, then to Mountain Home (land of potatoes). Steve’s wife should have delivered this past June; let us know if it was a boy or girl!

Jean (GARVIN) STEPPE, was at AFIT and should have delivered baby H2 during finals. The things women go through. Lisa (Yoha) MURCHLAND (left the zoo as a 3 degree) and Mike, who is a doctor at Andrews AFB, are doing well. Shelly ran into Mike and Brenda PIIRTO

Joe Wiggins and Carol

at the AF-Navy game; Mike is a marine now and flys helicopters. Same old Mike.

I had lunch with Shelly and Rodney SAMPSON, who has also shedded the uniform to make it in the nation’s capital. Rodney and wife Susan have no children yet and are enjoying DINK, “Dual Income, No Kids.” That’s one acronym I like. Haven’t heard much from Toi CORNS except she’s still overseas (Italy?) and married to Joe SCHENSCI.

Ran into Renee (HANSEN) WALDROP. She’s commissioned and out at HQ USAFE doing intelligent type of things. In April ’90 I saw Chris CARFAGNO (Carswell) at a CGOC conference. Now that was kinda different: a pilot participating in company grade officer council stuff? Chris was accompanied by his gorgeous, tall, blond, blue-eyed wife. Can’t recall her name, but she was very friendly.

Mike HAKE wrote to me from Mt Home, ID, to announce his marriage to Chris Serna, who he met at S3 ’84. They tied the knot on 15 June ’90. Mike ran into Ken YAPHE (EWO, RC-135) during arctic survival school at Eielson AFB. Ken’s up there in the great north and doing well. Heard some news about Mary MANNING: she’s been accepted to Flight Test School as an engineer. These are highly competitive slots, and her assignment is certainly well-deserved. Good job, Mary!

Dani Nissen

My article would not be complete without a baby picture, and here’s the best pick. This is Dave and Maria (SHELLABARGER) NISSENS’s little princess, Danielle (has Dave’s eyes). Dave has a hard time getting upset when she pulls everything out of a cabinet, because Dani is so curious, alert, and as you can see, ADORABLE!

Sandy (BROTHERS) KERENYI and Andy (’86) had their first, Dwight (Aug ’89), who is about a year old by now. On June 2, 1990, Joshua Christin BECKEL made his debut into the world. Tish (DIERLAM) and Bob are at Griffiss AFB, NY, doing great and adjusting to less sleep. Robbie (DOTSON) DAVIS and Chris are quite busy with their three girls (that includes a set of twins), and Brenda (DEINLEIN) KHOURY should have delivered her second child by now.

Let me wrap up this edition by telling you where folks have moved to in the past year: Lisa (STEIN) MACISAAC to Phoenix, AZ; Steve MARCH to Omaha, NE; Marc SASSEVILLE to Miami, FL; Roy CALDWELL to Wichita, KS; Bob BAKER to Elk Grove, CA; Carol (DEMANDANTE) GOODWIN to Jessup, MD; Price OSTEEN to Clovis, NM; Tony CARELLI to Hammonton, NJ; Jim MIRABELLA to Reston, VA; Chris SALVUCCI to Pope AFB, NC; Donald EDSALL to COS, CO; and Wayne MILLER to Little Rock, AR. Like always, if you have a burning desire to reach these folks, I have their full addresses on file.

It’s been fun. The next article will be coming from Mark NAUMANN who is at Yokota. Mark had lots of info in his letter, but I’ll hold off on that so he can report it in the next article. His address is: PSC Box 1411, APO San Francisco, 96293.

I’m accepting any and all offers for anyone who wants to author an artide or two. Spreading out authorship of the articles seems to add variety. If you have any suggestions, let me know. SEE YA! Jackie C.

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Boy, did I screw up last issue. I can’t believe I didn’t congratulate all you new captains. Four years seemed like an eternity but I’m sure that for those of us staying in past our commitment, the next promotion will be an eternity away. Enjoy the new status and pay increase while you can, I hear they expect more out of us now also. Fall is finally on our doorstep and I’m sure many of you were busy this past summer. Drop me a line and I’ll inform the class on your latest activities in the winter issue.

By the time my deadline hit I only received two letters and a note. Around the end of March, Mike LaGRANDE dropped me line from Willy. From the Desert Southwest, Mike writes “The bunch of people I write about are all FAIPs flying either the T-37 or T-38. Since I’m a T-37 guy I’ll give you a rundown on the fellas in the Tweet squadron. I’m presently working as the wing executive officer, which significantly cuts into my flying time, which does not make me happy. I’m still single which is a must when you’re an exec. My house mate is Dave ‘Nils’ LARSON, he’s the DO’s exec. We bought an old two-seat single-engine airplane together with Steve SILVER and his wife Sue. We’re havin’ a ball with it.

“I hang around a lot with Lonnie WARREN, who is the wing scheduler here at Willy. His roommate is Gary IM, who is up in T-37 Stan Eval. Some of our other cronies up in Stan Eval are John WILLIAMS and Todd FINGAL. John was married at the end of April to his lovely bride, Trish. Todd was married several months ago and is enjoying married life. Steve SYMONS and his wife, Theresa, are doing well sharing a house with Steve SCHLUMPBERGER. Steve and Steve (the Steve brothers as they are commonly referred to) are both in pilot upgrade training, those lucky ones (tongue in cheek) who are coming back as IPs.

“Most of our classmates are in positions of substantial responsibility... Tons of people in Check Section. Just to name a few: Lisa LOGAN, Joe ELLIOTT, and Mark DOWNS, who, with his wife, Lori, are expecting their first baby. Rob RAU is also in Check and doing well for himself. Rob LUCKA, who was recently married, is also in Check eagerly awaiting the news about future assignments. Tim PETRICIAN is hanging in there down in John Black Flight. Dwight ROBERTSON and Joe BLEWITT (roommates) are in Check Section too. Joe is just bouncing back from a pretty ugly motorcycle accident. Dwight is spending a bunch of time on his boat waterskiing. Greg RUSSO is doing well over in the academics teaching the incoming pilot trainees. He and his wife, Marcie, are doing fine. Ward TAYLOR is as out of control as ever. He’s just too funny for words. Kim (LEWIS) KOCHANSKI moved back to Colorado Springs to be a T-41 IP. Her husband, Don (’85), is flying the Otter and rewriting Contrails...again. My old roommate, Dave TUBB, and his wife, Ceci, went back to the Academy to fly T-41s also. They’re doing well. There are several of our classmates flying the 01’ Muscalero. Dave WRIGHT, Mike MEADER, and Brian LLOYD to name a few.

“There are several of our classmates flying the T-38 here at Willy and I’ll give you a quick rundown on them. Pete DAVEY is the first one from our generation to make it to Stan Eval on the T-38 side of the house. Pete has been married a little over a year now. Ed BREWER is in Check Section doing well for himself. He and his wife are also expecting a baby sometime soon. Another Check pilot is Angie (LANGLEY) FAULISE. Her husband Joe (’87) flies C-141s out of Norton. Sal SCHAMANIE is also a T-38 driver doing well. He was married not too long ago too. Scott TURNER is hanging in there on the line. Mark SCHIEVE left a few months ago for Wright-Patterson. He had a strange story. They found out that he had diabetes. He’s doing fine, but we were really sorry to see Mark and Chris leave.

“I also keep in touch with a bunch of guys from CS-06. My old roommate, Bob MANSFIELD and his wife Julie (DANKE), are living in Georgia. Bob is flying Fr 16s over at Moody and Julie’s flying the KC-135 over at Robbins. I am hoping to see Bob when he’s out west for Red Flag. Todd WAIT is flying the C-5 out at Travis. John MILLER is back in the States at Tinker. He’s enjoying that. Joel SCHMICK is up at Minot as a launch officer. He and his wife, Jenny, just had a baby in the spring.”

I also received a short letter from Steve HERMAN in April, “Just a note from the not-so-great, not-so-white (it hasn’t snowed much this year) North. There’s nine missile combat crew commanders up here right now. First off, Jeff FRANKHOUSER is practically done with his crew time. Andy “Spanky” CARLSON and Joel SCHMICK are flight commanders. Mike MERCIER and Rick METZGER are competing in triathalons when they have the time. Derek HUNT is working long hours in the instructor

shop. Chuck JONES is still here along with Don RIDOLFI. Finally me, Steve HERMAN, am assigned to the squadron command post and have my master’s degree almost half done. I also ran into A1 WILLIAMS at the gym; he’s pulling alerts up here with his EC-135 from Ellsworth. That’s all the news from Minot for now!”

Kirk LEAR was deployed for a couple months to RAF Mildenhall. Unfortunately the majority of the time he was here I was deployed to Turkey so I only saw him briefly. As it worked out though I was able to let him have my car while I was gone. He left a short note I’d like to share, “A final note of thanks for the use of your car. Having transportation on hand turned out to be of incredible benefit. My copilot and I grabbed various off-duty friends and just went... to obscure pubs in the middle of nowhere, to several sets of ruins, to castles, to caves, to Lavrnham, to Bury, to old abandoned U.S. airfields from WW-II... I got a chance to see England like I never thought I would... Thanks for being so considerate.” Kirk, it sounds like you have seen more of England in one month than I have seen in a year! If any of you get over this way I’d be more than happy to set you up with wheels, if possible.

The last bit of news I have spins off my quick trip to the States. My wife was in an auto accident and broke her back while in California visiting relatives while I was in Turkey. I went back in mid-June on emergency leave to pick her and the kids up. On the trip over I was able to see an old Academy roommate of mine, Rich LeCLAIRE, during a stopover at Tinker on the way to Travis. Rich was looking really good and is working as an instructor controller. Unfortunately Rich says his job doesn’t have a very good promotion potential so it looks like he plans on getting out at the end of his commitment. He also mentioned when he talked to a guy from MPC about crosstraining. The guy said it was virtually impossible due to the Air Forces’ current cutback policy. The Air Force will lose a great officer when Rich leaves.

With my wife’s injuries I am working both ends. My wife can’t handle the baby so I’m Mr. Mom on the weekends and weeknights. We are hoping for a quick recovery but only time will tell. At least my seven-year-old daughter is a big help around the house and helps watch the baby.

Finally some recent moves to keep up with. Bobby FERRARO is now at Lowry AFB; Kellie DAVILA-MARTINEZ is at Flint, MI; Larry COOPER is at Beavercreek, OH; Richard PRIOR is at Huntsville, AL; Dennis MALFER is now somewhere in the Pacific as is Jon PUTNEY. Richard and Lisa CHANCELLOR are at Vandenberg AFB, and Daphne RECHNER is at Waldorf, MD. Until Christmas time enjoy, be safe and God bless all!

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Greetings once again to the class of ’87. I hope you all had a very enjoyable summer and all is well throughout the world.

^nry POLCZER wrote me a letter from the great white north—KI Sa\^X There is a total of 14 grads there enjoying deep snow, cold winters, snowmobiles, cats, dogs, and kids. Henry and Kim NORTHROP are both copilots in KC-135s assigned to the 307th ARS. Also in KC-135s, but assigned to the 46th ARS are Darin KATO, who is marrried and a proud owner of a snowmobile; Mike FRISKE, who doesn’t own a snowmobile, but was supposed to get married on the 23rd of June; and Tony MAGALETTA, Ian SZCZYGIELSKI, and Chris HARPER, who are still single. Not much is happening with Tony, but Chris can thank his friend for smacking into him during skiing—thus, putting out his knee. He should be all right in a couple of months. As for the bomber pilots, Will WEBBER, who is flying Buffs for the 644 Bomb Squadron, has suecessfully avoided the altar. However, rumor has it that this last bastion of bachelorhood may fall sometime soon. Also, Will owns a home with a superb river view and lots of extra room, so if anybody gets to Michigan, look Will up for a place to crash. As for the other Buff pilots, Shawn DONALD and Roger FORSYTHE have taken on the ultimate responsibility—fatherhood. Lloyd RINGGOLD, a navigator up in the cold country was drafted to the Stan Eval team—reminds you of the Hill doesn’t it? A1 LARSON has also joined the ranks of being a Buff copilot and owning a foreign car—tell me Al, is it really a Yugo? Scott HOFFMAN is almost a nuclear family—he has two dogs. By the way, if there is anyone out there who knows of any grads who have the nuclear family, please tell me about them (Criteria: spouse, 1.4 kids (2 is fine), a dog (cat will do), and a station wagon (mini-van is ok). Finally, Cary HERRERA, a nav on B-52s, opted for felines instead of little dogs (economic waste).

While I was TDY at Sondrestrom AB, Greenland, I ran into Ross MCNUTT. He subsequently faxed me a letter with a bit of information about the people up at Hanscom. Tom ABASCAL is working in Joint Stars as a contracting officer. He and James CASHIN bought the perfect bachelor pad—pool, hot tub, satellite dish, pool table—you name it. Jim recently got engaged to a lady stationed in COS (couldn’t make out her name because it was garbled). Samantha (LOROS) BEARDEN is happily married to Keith BEARDEN (’88). Sueling CHO is busy in school and working hard. Dave FUINO and wife Cheryl recently had a baby boy. Therefore, Dave is playing the role of the proud father. Mark FITZGERALD has a place down in Boston, and Sharon (HOLLISTER) GILETTI and Greg have a son, Joey. Sharon works in the personnel office. Merril HOEKSTRA is also out at Hanscom along with April SULLIVAN who is an exec for one of the organizations on base and Darrin HARRIS, Rob McCRORY, Doug MICHEL, Gerry AFFLERBACK, and Bill NACE. Scott SHANNON is working in the Geophysics Lab and is also working towards his PhD. Chris SIMPSON got married a while back, and Mike SYMOCK and Steve SPEWOCK are still roommates. Eric VAN DORN recently came up to the Geophysics Lab and is flying with one of the aircraft programs taking pictures of all sorts of things. Ross MCNUTT got married to Stacy SIDOR (’88) who works in Joint Stars. Finally, on the unofficial side, Bobby JOHNSON recently ran the local AOG golf tournament and Julie JOYCE is the CGOC president while holding down a job in the International Programs Office.

I got another letter from my most consistent writer—Nigel SIMPSON. From Carswell, his new assignment, he writes and says the 60th Bomb Squadron is officially no more. Along with Nigel went Raul “Taco” GARCIA, Joe PREM, and Pete D’AMICO. Ritchie WEST got a KC-10 to March, and Steve REDMOND went to K.I. Sawyer. Nigel got the opportunity to retire another B-52G to Davis-Monthan along with going TDY to Kadena and Osan AB, Korea where Kenny WESSELS is flying KC-135s out of Kadena. Also, Brian FUJIMOTO recently PCSed to Bergstrom at Austin, TX. Nigel also sent a picture of him and Taco GARCIA on the Island of Tinian at the atomic bomb loading pits—where the Enola Gay flew from.

Preston PLOUS wrote from the home of the Libya-bashing 48th TFW at RAF Lakenheath. Tim (Rhino) PAIGE, Steve (Swede) HENDRICKSON, Tom YARGER, and Preston (P2) are all flying the F-111F in the 493 TFS at least until 1992. Delcy (power lifting) PALK is an OSI agent there, Ken and Lisa THERIOT just got to RAF Alconbury where Ken is a supply dog. He and Lisa just had their First child. Melissa LORD is also at Alconbury in the intel shop.

Finally, I was very sorry to hear about the tragic accident of our fellow classmate—Mike AYOTTE (5 April 1990). At the request of his wife Paula I am honoring a request.

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Nigel Simpson, at left and Raul Garcia earning their flight pay.

Paula and Mike Ayotte

To Mike:

It meant so much to have you in my life. You knew me like no other person ever will. You knew the story of my life, you knew my faults and weaknesses, my insecurities. You were so good to me and you loved me very much. I’ll miss you terribly, but I’ll always have our memories and our love for each other. I love you!

Paula.

Mike was a member of the 75th TFS with the 23rd TFW, England AFB, LA.

Til next time, “take care my friend, watch your six, and do one more roll just for me.” See you during the holidays.

Mark V. Peters

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Nine letters and a phone call! It appears that begging and pleading DO work! A thousand thanks to all who wrote in to update me on the “goings on” in our class.

An April letter from Eric BARTLETT told of the “very last of the class of ’88 to leave Holloman” (at least for the time being): Eric is going to an F-15 at Eglin, Garth DOTY will be a ’15 driver at Bitburg, and Gil VONDRISKA will be going back to T-38s at Sheppard. On the personal side, Gil is soon to be engaged to someone from Queensland, Australia. Garth is “still searching diligently for a ‘nice girl’”, and Eric is “joyfully unattached.” Also, Mark HANSEN is now engaged to “Amy” from Wichita Falls.

Doug SEAGRAVES also wrote in April from the University of Maryland where he and Greg KILEY, Jon RUPP, and Rich MOREHEAD planned to have graduated at the end of May. Jon and Greg should be in pilot training at Laughlin and Rich and Doug are just down the road at Intel school in San Angelo.

Craig McCURDY wrote from Warthog (A-10) school in Tucson. Everyone in his class made it and are “happy to be flying the Warthog”: Skip HINMAN, Bentwaters, UK; Rich McKINELY, Alconbury, UK; Rob SWEET, Myrtle Beach, SC; and Craig is going to England AFB in Lousiana.

Parker NORTHRUP dropped me a line from Minot in May on a whole slew of fellow ’88ers. Steve NEWBERN is doing CE work at Fairchild and has his own computer/business consulting firm. John WELCH and wife Ralene are settled into the bomb squadron there and are expecting their first child this summer. Ken HULTGREN is an SP at K.I. Sawyer and is contemplating selling his Jeep because of the cold weather, but he is enjoying his work nonetheless. Greg LUKASIEWICZ will be at Robbins AFB in Georgia flying F-16s when he gets done with training.

Parker is in the 23rd Bomb Squadron with Tim GRONDIN and Mark WOITAS all of whom were trained at Vance. Tim is “doing the single guy routine at Minot. No dates, no women.” However, “the ‘Bonny’ is holding up well and should pass the 100,000 mark this summer.”

While Parker was at Castle he stumbled upon even more ’88ers. Todd HENSLEY got rerouted to Loring due to the closing of the Buff

squadron at Guam, Robb ORDNER is soon to be a Buff nav here at Carswell. Dean BRAY will be in KC-135s at Kadena, and his wife, Mary Beth (KEEFER) BRAY, will be joining him there after completion of her master’s degree in Texas. Her work has something to do with the freezing of salt water sewage!

Speaking of Join-Spouse, Parker married Carol STUART (’89) on July 9th of ’89 and in February they were finally both at Minot and are now actively house hunting. Carol will be in the 5th Bomb Wing Intel shop with Mary Lee (HYNDMAN) TUNG. Other marriages include Linda PACE and Craig MEYER (’87) in San Francisco in April; they should both have assignments to Kadena AB, Japan. Margot (FALCON) GATES is married to Steve GATES; she’s a nav on RC-135s at Ellsworth and Steve’s in the Buff (I think). Kristen (FOSDICK) BUTLER married a Navy Lt Commander last summer and is working a join-spouse to Andrews.

Jim LEE (CS-32) wrote from Wright-Pat informing me of his marriage to Christie Johnson whom he has known from his high school days. Scott CARY, Pete MANCE, Carl MYERS, Nick SEWARD, and Cliff WESTBROOK all attended the wedding in Minneapolis. Jim is now in residence in an 18-month master’s program in the School of Electrical Engineering at AFIT.

Jim Lee and Christie enjoy their wedding day.

Mary Lee (HYNDMAN) TUNG also wrote in May from “America’s Tundra” (Minot) where she and Jay TUNG (’87) are enjoying their assignments. It appears that I made an error or two in a previous issue regarding their wedding. The true and complete story according to Mary Lee is that they were “married on 3 Jun 89 in the wonderful state of Wyoming. Cheyenne, WY to be exact. It was a fantastic ceremony and we even had a picture taken under a buffalo head (he was hanging on the wall). My youngest sister, Janine (’94), was the maid of honor, Miles McGINNIS (’87) was the best man and my sister Teresa (’89) did a fantastic job as singer.” In other news, Paul LOUBUE and Bill PEARSON are there in the 906th Air Refueling Squadron flying KC-135s. Jim BUCHANAN is flying helicopters and Patty FOX is with Combat Crew Communications. Nathan WATANABE finished his tour in Korea where he really loved being a platoon leader in “the Z”. He’s now stationed in Panama where he expects to remain for at least a year.

In June the PSC mailbox person delivered several more letters. Paul RENDESSY says hello to all from Omaha where he’s working at Offutt’s 544 SIW in imagery intel. He just got there after a year at Osan in Korea. He was in Korea with Greg MANG who continues on at Osan until January of ’91. Paul is working with a few other ’88ers now: Bob CORRELL, Lisa KRUGER, Laurel ALLEN, and Renee RICHARDSON who just got married.

Quint MIKLOS wrote from Willy where he graduated with Class 90-11 on June 29th. He had some surgery soon after graduation but wasn’t the only ’88er in his class. Dawn DUNLOP (CS-27) spent a year at Columbia working on her engineering master’s and Maurice NEWTON (CS-28) worked at the zoo for a year. Dawn asked for a T-38 back to Willy and the Air Force found a way to grant her wish. Maurice was looking for something in the TAC world but ATC latched on to him; he too will be teaching students how to finesse the final turn in the T-38. Both should be at PIT in San Antonio by mid-July. Quint, however, will be at Dyess for B-l training for five and a half months before he goes to Ellsworth in January.

On the personal side of the house, Quint got married on Dec 30th to the Former Tina Holzhauer of Matawan, NJ, the sister of Monica HOLZHAUER (’90). John ULLMEN, Martha McSALLY, Shane PETERSON, Chuck MICHALEC, Pat LeMAIRE, Tim COFFIN, Mara GARCIA, and JoAnne PINNEY were in attendance. John ULLMEN

Quint and the new Tina Miklos on their wedding day.

and Martha McSALLY have just finished at Harvard’s JFK School of Public Policy and John is on his way to L.A. Air Force Base and Martha should be starting UPT at Willy any day now. Shane PETERSON is at Ellsworth in B-ls, Chuck MICHALEC is at Plattsburg flying KC-135s, Pat LeMAIRE is a T-37 IP at Vance, Tim COFFIN is doing a stellar job at Edwards, Mara GARCIA is at Holloman doing space stuff, and JoAnne PINNEY is at Wright-Pat in acquisition where she just bought a house.

Quint reports several ’88 sightings at Willy: Tim BUDD is in 90-12 and has been FAIPed into the T-37 squadron, Brian BELL and Bill WOLFE are in 91-??, and Dave FAHRENKRUG is there also. Other FAIPS (not necessarily at Willy) include: John McCURDY, Cammie BUTTERFIELD, Pete VanDERHYDEN, Jeff MYERS, and Pete SCHULZ in the T-37 and Tom McNAMARA, Steve MALL, Matt HAYES, Tim POWERS, Ron TINKHAM, Paul MYER, Chris CLAY, Troy ASHER, and John BOWSER IN THE T-38.

Rob FABIAN just squeaked a letter in before deadline. He’s in the First Space Wing along with three other ’88ers. Quinton ROBERTS and Rob are both crew commanders at the 8MWS, Eldorado AFS, Texas. Bill SMITH is a crew commander at Robbins AFB, GA, and John BYSTROFF is a crew commander at Cavalier AFS. ND. In what must be a very unusual assignment, John is soon to be at Woomera AFS in Australia. Bill, Q. and Rob are in for the long haul, until at least ’92.” Walt GAGAJEWSKI and his wife, Chris, are at San Vito Dei Normanni AB, Italy and love it there. In the ‘‘It’s a small World” category, Walt’s new sponsoree is a 2Lt by the name of Karina Lumbert who went to CSU. She is Rob FABIAN’s fiance. Some of us have probably met Karina’s dad; he’s a Colorado state patrolman based out of Pueblo. Rob certainly knows Karina’s dad he caught Rob just after graduation and two years later he’s engaged to his daughter. How’s that for coincidence!?! Their wedding is planned for early November in the Cadet Chapel. Try to remember the last name ‘‘Lumbert” just in case you happen to see it again sometime

Rob has heard from a few others in our class as well. Patty RINALDI is at Yokota, Japan, and is getting married to Dave BARNA (’90) in December. Rhonda HEILIG was at Dyess commanding an SP flight and is now on her way to Osan, Korea. Mark CAMPBELL is at LOWRY and Liz GANZE is at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas where she is in intel school. Lastly, Brian EDMONDS called from MacDill where he’s flying the F-16.

As of late June I haven’t received any pictures yet for the ‘‘FIRST FABULOUS FOTO CONTEST”, so hurry up and send’em in. For those of you who don’t remember, that’s the swell deal where the first FIVE ’88ers who send me a picture of their baby will have the vicarious thrill of seeing their baby’s picture in this world-renowed publication read by all the heads of state!

My deepest thanks to Eric BARTLETT, Doug SEAGRAVES, Craig McCURDY, Parker NORTHRUP, Jim LEE, Mary Lee (HYNDMAN)

TUNG, Paul RENDESSY, Rob FABIAN, Quint MIKLOS and Brian EDMONDS for writing and calling in. As you can tell, without your efforts we would’ve had a rather sparse column.

The following is from the change-of-address cards: Harry CARLILE is now in the KC-135 squadron at Dyess, Scott ELLIGOTT is a T-37 FAIP at Vance, Rick LoCASTRO is stationed at MacDill, FL, and Norm WORTHEN is a B-52 pilot at Barksdale.

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In closing, I’d like to ask a favor of all you. At this writing our membership in the AOG stands at around 31 percent which I feel is somewhat embarrassing. If each of us would convince just one fellow grad to join up we’d double that percentage. Please pass the word that membership costs only $25 a year and for that you get Checkpoints and the annual updates to the Register ofGraduates. The address is amazingly simpie: AOG, USAF Academy, CO 80840. Or have them call at AV: 259-4513 or (719) 472-4513. Thanks!

The next deadline is about two weeks after you get this so please write soon!

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Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of ’89 Checkpoints. I hope everyone is doing well and had a great summer. I found it takes a littie getting used to a 115 degree temperature even when it is a “DRY” heat!

My first letter came fromTodd WILKOWSKI back in May. He was at Intel School down at Goodfellow AFB with (see photo), from left: Kevin SIEVERS, Paul GIERTEN, Joe SALECK, Todd WILKOWSKI, Jim FRANKS, Liz GANZE (’88), Todd PATTERSON, and Jeff LOUIE. Along with these folks are Steve BERGER, Charlie CHOI, Ted PESHEHONOFF, Eric ANDERSON, Andy UTESCH, Tim TRAUB, Mark SWENTKOFSKE, Jane (WALCH) FRANCIS, Phil O’NEAL, Scott SHINBERG, and Mark DAMIANO. Todd says they have BBQing Sundays in their new ’“quad” tradition along with several road trips all over Texas. Todd will be going to D.C. to serve as a Latin American affairs analyst at the Pentagon.

Todd says he saw Leslee (GREENBERG) SALECK when she came down to visit her husband, Joe. She’s doing great in her contracting job at Columbus, but both of them are looking forward to a joint assignment in August. Todd saw Bill PINTER on a cross-country through San Angelo. He has plans to marry Michelle Stamm on 4 August in Springfield, MA. Kenn LANG is over at Ramstein AB, Germany and thus far loves his job in communications. He also plans to tie the knot 25 August with Kim Tarr from Colorado Springs at the Cadet Chapel. Todd spoke to J.J. MAZZA at Vance AFB, who is making his way through ’38s. J.J. plans to marry Bonnie Lilja in September. John MAXWELL, Mike LONCAR, and Kevin KRISKO are all on their way to Mather AFB for UNT. A few future F-15E WSOs for sure!

Todd caught up with the Del Rio crew of Vince WILD, Mark FRANK, Phil ROSE, John LOGRANDE, and Rich ALDERETE. Todd says they are all doing fine, and Phil and Vince have become quite accomplished motorcycle riders. Of course, there’s a great deal of that desolate land to race around in around Laughlin! Todd says, “I’m not kidding (but there is a lake!)” T. J. HOGAN and his wife, Linda, are going great and have adjusted to married life quite well—they have a lovely home in Del Rio by the sea! Chris COOK has been seen around the area now and then and is still awaiting a UPT assignment. He works right now in CW and word is “Capt. Jack” will need a replacement soon! John CLARK was married in January and the happy couple are living in Del Rio. Todd ran into Dave THOLE, who’s at Sheppard living with Tom KLINGENSMITH, Chuck LOPEZ, and Pete “Polio” SMITH. From the reports of some of their house parties, Todd says a road trip from San Angelo will be in order soon! Thanks for writing, Todd! Keep in touch.

My next letter came from Tony SOMMER just a few weeks ago. Tony is in Oklahoma in “AWACSland” slogging through training with Ted MEYER, Teresa HYNDMAN, Don SIMPSON, Juan SOTO, Shawn WASHINGTON, Jeff KAMNIKAR, Mitch NITTA, Andy FORSTNER, Tom BAKER, and Danielle CASEY. Tony says they are the cockiest students to come through in a while, so they’re having a good time. They should get their assignments and their aircrew wings sometime in August. Tony says they will all be stationed at Tinker, so it is a good thing they like Oklahoma, since they’ll probably be there a long time (five years or so). Mitch NITTA got engaged in May, with a projected spring/summer ’91 wedding planned. Doug COX and his wife, Lynae, had their first child, a boy, in March. His name is Allen and Tony says he is HUGE—weighing 10 lbs. 15 ozs. at birth. Doug finished in May and is bound for Castle to learn how to use his nav skills in the B-52. Lastly, Tony heard from Peg McCABE, who is doing fine in the comm squadron at Dover. Tony’s old roomie, Kirk ALEXANDER, is putting his English major to use in systems ac at Norton. Tatiana STEAD is doing fine working in public affairs also at Norton. Thanks for writing, Tony.

My last letter comes from John LUSK, who is in the 90-15 class here at Willy. John so eloquently writes, “We’re all just a little tired of Willy 90-14’s column in Checkpoints, so here’s a few bits from 90-15 at Willy.” John says they started with and still have 30 people in their class, and their family is rapidly growing. Pat KEENAN is engaged to a local girl, Sue Moore, and they’re getting married 6 Oct. Heather SCHOFIELD is also engaged to a USNA grad, Hank Matlosz. Ted SCHILLER is married to Christine Herbert, a former cadet. Arlene HUX will also be shopping for new nametags soon. As a matter of fact, we’ve been seeing too much of Scott SALMON down here at Willy. Tony McKENZIE, our former vice wing commander, is affectionately known as “Booger” for his class picture stunt. Tony is now a veteran married man along with Dave OLTORIK, Chris SIMON, and Terry VIRTS. Chris SHORT and John MIHALY are becoming good friends as they venture to Boulder every other weekend to see their women at CU. John closes by saying that they get their assignments 17 August and “we’ll let you all know how bad it was.”

In closing, I would like to say that the class of 90-14 is doing fine. I know you all probably want details, but I will spare you this issue. I would like someone in each class at each pilot training base to PLEASE (Jabara: Continuedfrom page 11.)

who were nominated by U.S. Air Forces in Europe for their heroic action on April 28, 1988, when Captain Bivans’ F-111E aircraft was critically damaged by a lightning strike. Captain Kimsey, who would become the chase pilot, was preparing for final approach when the distress call was relayed. The rescue was made more difficult with low fuel and deteriorating weather. The two F-111 pilots were able to safely land their aircraft with five and ten minutes of fuel remaining.

Capt. JAMES T. DEMAREST, ’82, who was nominated by Tactical Air Command for significantly contributing to the increased combat readiness of the Tactical Air Forces (TAF). He is the expert on F-15 night tactics and large force employments. TAF-wide units have benefited from his expertise and training programs to build the ability to survive and operate successfully in the lethal air-to-air arena. His recent accomplishment was his leadership in the development and validation of the F-15 drug interdiction and night tactics.

1st Lt. JOSEPH G. KIMBALL, ’87, who was nominated by Air Force Logistics Command for his superior performance as exceptional leader and engineer. He is the San Antonio Air Logistics Center’s expert on repairing the A-10, B-l, F-4, F-15 and F-16 ejection seats. On over 70 dif-

(Chapters: Continued from page 41.)

Conlon, ’77, Dave Albert, Craig Johnson, Ken Wentzel (kneeling), John Gulledge, ’59, Dennis Shields, ’71, Bob Carey, Hank Hoffman, ’63, Steve Shay, and Bill Ross, ’69.

Plan on coming to the next tournament you should be getting a flyer about the same time as you get this issue. It is well worth the cost, the opportunity to play hookey from work, and to listen to Wentzel explain how he avoids losing those butterfly balls. Special thanks again to Bob Carey for his effort in setting up the event.

That’s all for now. Watch for an update on a general membership/voting meeting sometime this year. Also, Wayne LeFors, ’63, wants to notify grads in the local area to please call him at (714) 840-4445 for info on possible liason of

send me the assignments for their class. The only way I can publish them is to get the assignments from YOU. Next issue I will get as many of the pilot training assignments in as I can. So PLEASE send them in (and don’t forget those pictures!!). My next deadline is Sept. 20. Bye for now. Take care.

Joseph C. Richardson

8147 Summerset Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Percent members: 34

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Greetings to everyone and congratulations once again on a great graduation. I know it’s hard to believe that we are finally out of there but believe it. Currently I’m still on leave and the address above belongs to Dave COLEY, our class president. You can write him or me at that address for now and I’ll give you my address when I’m settled down. I will be the Class of 1990 scribe, which means that I will be keeping you all posted on what is going on with our class throughout the upcoming years.

In order to do that I’m going to need you all to keep in touch with me. Let me know how everyone is doing whether you’re at UPT, UHT, UNT, or wherever you are. I’m due to start UNT on 21 Aug and like I said, I’ll give you my address via this column later. Dave COLEY, Dave JONES, and Carla JONES are working Minority Affairs Recruiting and they are all doing well.

Javier DELUCCA and John CAIRNEY are their partners in crime in this endeavor. I got the chance to see Berni WILLI, Beachel CURTIS, and Steve MORTENSON get married. Mike CARTER is doing a little Texas Prep as he awaits pilot training at Laughlin and sends his greetings. Ginger WALLACE is the graduate assistant women’s basketball coach and sends her greetings as well.

Well, you all take care. Remember to keep in touch and let me know how you, are doing. Best of Luck and Godspeed on your first assignments. Peace. Rich, Vice President, Class of 1990.

ferent occasions he has prevented aircraft grounding by providing specialized engineering instruction within a 48-hour period.

Jabara Award winners are selected by the Academy and the Association of Graduates on behalf of the Jabara family. The award honors a “USAFA graduate whose contributions are of such significance as to set them apart from their contemporaries.” Nominees’ actions must be directly associated with an aerospace vehicle or component. The award is named for Col. James Jabara, America’s first jet ace and second leading ace in the Korean War. The nominees are screened by a Jabara Award Selection Committee composed of graduate members of the Association of Graduates. Their final recommendation is forwarded to the superintendent for his approval.

Serving on this year’s selection committee were Col. Robert B. Giffen (chairman), ’65; Lt. Col. David A. Wagie, ’72; Maj. Gary A. Frith, ’78; Capt. Margorie L. Varuska, ’80; Capt. Steven G. Webb, ’80; and Capt. James R. Dahlmann, ’82.

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ficer openings. Please call Scott Jackson, ’67, at (714) 752-8585 or me at 832-8067 for chapter information. (Craig Johnson, ’70)

SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

A small but determined group of grads in the Charleston area have gotten together and embarked on the task of establishing the South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Graduates. Nothing elaborate, just a bunch of grads spanning several decades, who hope to get together once in a while for some good times.

Of equal importance is our desire to promote Academy programs through interaction with liaison officers, parent’s organizations, and the Academy. Our small membership of about 20

is hoping to grow to include many more of the over 100 grads in the Charleston area. If you’re one of those, and haven’t responded to our first mailing, please make contact. If you have, and are wondering what’s happening, please be patient.

All grads in the Myrtle Beach and Shaw areas are welcome also, but couldn’t be included in our mailing due to logistical, (read money) problems. If there is someone in those areas who wants to act as a point of contact, please get in touch. I hope to have much more to report in the next update. For more information contact Capt. Randy Helms, (803) 566-2905/AV 673-2905, or write South Carolina Chapter Association of Graduates, 104 Squire Court, Summerville, S.C. 29485. (Brian Binn, ’72)

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