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CHECKPOINTS

VOLUME 19, NUMBER 4 WINTER 1990-91

ARTICLES

$200,000 Goal set for 1990-1991 AFA Fund

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Two Cadets Earn Rhodes Scholarship Honors Class of 1965 Celebrates 25th Reunion

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VIEW FROM THE TOP

Lt. Gen. Charles R.

Hamm,

Superintendent

Supt Airs Decisions on Cadet ""Gross-ouC" Party

14 December 1990

LtGen Charles RHamm

USAFA/SUPT

USAF Academy, CO 80840

Dear General Hamm

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates (AOG) of the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1would like to express both our concern and our support regarding the recent “cadet party” incident.

Mr. Thorson, ’67

Our concern, obviously, is for the cadets who feel that actions or behavior such as those that occurred during this incident are acceptable. Clearly they are not. While it may be true that students on other campuses may not feel the pressure of constant scrutiny or high standards of discipline, our young men and women accept that higher personal accountability when they first take the oath as cadets. They do not represent the average cross section of American youth we so often hear about. In addition, the taxpayers of this country have made aconsiderable invest¬ ment in each cadet and rely on the fact that these are exceptional people whose character, intelligence, and accomplishments have made them worthy of the high cost of their education.

Is there asacrifice for choosing this path in life? Of course, and it is the dedication to uphold the academic, ethical and moral standards demanded by life as an Air Force cadet. Clearly the cadets involved failed to meet expected standards. They brought discredit to themselves, to all of us who are graduates and, sadly, to the U.S. Air Force Academy itself.

In the same sense that we feel it proper to express our concern as graduates, we also feel it important that you know of our sup¬ port for the administration of the Academy in the handling of this and other recent matters. Brigadier General Redden, Comman¬ dant of Cadets, has handled these matters in aswift, fair, and professional manner. He has been required to take strong disciplinary actions and yet maintain ahigh degree of fairness in dealing with each individual. The Board recognizes this difficult position and has great respect for the competence and leadership abilities of General Redden. We are also grateful for the efforts made in keeping the AOG informed as to the true facts of each case. This certainly helps us in supporting the Academy ad¬ ministration before those who would attack it.

In closing, the Association of Graduates does feel that we have some role in the oversight of the Academy. It is our intent, as those who have gained the most as graduates of our Academy, that we express from time to time our opinions, hopes, and even concern. At the same time it is our responsibility to comment on the high quality of integrity and leadership that we see in you and your current team. For that, we are most grateful.

Respectfully

ERIC M. THORSON, ’67

President/Chairman of the Board Association of Graduates, USAFA

23 January 1991

Mr Eric M. Thorson

President/Chairman of the Board, AOG, USAFA

Dear Mr Thorson

Please convey to the Associa¬ tion of Graduates the bitter disap¬ pointment everyone here at the Air Force Academy felt when we learned of the event that has become known as the “gross out contest. As the details became

known, our disappointment was shared by avast majority of the members of the Cadet Wing.

Lt. Gen. Hamm

Our initial reaction was that all the active participants should be disenrolled. We considered that option long and hard before deciding disenrollment for these cadets was inappropriate. A special investigative officer and aCommandant’s Disciplinary Board examined the incident in excruciating detail. Both recom¬ mended the cadets involved not be expelled based upon this one 20-minute incident.

Ultimately, the decision not to pursue the disenrollment option rested upon my shoulders. Ifound two factors were most impor¬ tant in coming to this conclusion. First, there was an officer pre¬ sent during the entire event who, by his nonintervention, provided at least tacit approval of the event. His poor judgment in this mat¬ ter necessitated his removal from command and reassignment from the Academy. Second, the cadets directly involved in the contest were cadets whose previous records of achievement were superior to most of the cadets in their respective classes. None had been involved in this kind of serious breach of decorum or discipline in the past. We will watch those cadets who were involv¬ ed closely over the coming months while they’re at the Academy.

We are confident that not only the cadets involved, but the en¬ tire Cadet Wing, have learned important lessons from this entire episode. We have confronted every cadet at the Academy about the necessity to be introspective about the activities they engage in. We are very concerned they fully understand the necessity for military commanders to have the ability to extricate themselves from “group think” situations where aone-upsmanship mentali¬ ty is pervasive. We have also presented to the Cadet Wing chain of command the grave concern that many graduates have express¬ ed about this incident. We want them to learn that distasteful behavior such as was demonstrated during this incident tramples on the pride of all our graduates and tarnishes the excellent image of the institution.

As you noted, we have no problem holding our men and women to ahigher standard than the average cross-section of American youth. Our country will expect commissioned officers to uphold the very highest standards of character, accomplish¬ ment, and intelligence. We value the AOG’s interest and concern in the Cadet Wing and we will not back down from upholding the standards you and our country deserve and expect.

Sincerely

CHARLES R. HAMM, Lt Gen, USAF Superintendent

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$200,000 GOAL SET FOR 1990-1991 AFA FUND

By Jim Wilhem, ’61 Vice President, Development

Despite a fi scal year schedule change for the Air Force Academy (AFA) Fund, the board of directors has established an ambitious goal of $200,000 for the 1990-1991 AFA Fund cam¬ paign. In order to align the AFA Fund budget with the AOG budget year (1 July to 30 June) and to provide amore timely distribution of gifts to Academy programs, the 1990-1991 AFA Fund year has been shortened by three months. With your help we can still reach our goal by June 30, 1991!

Strong support for the 1989-1990 AFA Fund campaign resulted in contributions of $163,733.40. Cadet Clubs and Activities were the top recipients of restricted-category funds, receiving over $19,000. Five graduate dependent scholarships were awarded in 1990, the first of these awards under the newly-established Graduate Dependent Scholarship Endowment program. The Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar Endowment continued to grow as aresult of over $5,000 in restricted gifts. This program is one of the most popular among our senior cadets.

The 1989-1990 campaign featured acompetition involving the Classes of 1986, ’87, and ’88. The challenge was to see which class would provide the greatest support for the AFA Fund. The Class of ’86 came out on top, both in number of contributors and in total donations. It was encouraging to see more of our younger members getting involved in the support of the AFA Fund.

The 1990-1991 AFA Fund campaign was kicked off the first week of October with our first AFA Fund Tailgate Party for the Navy game. Members enjoyed achile and hot dog lunch, as well as the victory over the Middies. Contributions exceeded $600 and got the fund off to agood start. This year’s campaign will again feature three restricted gift categories. If you desire that your con¬ tribution be restricted to one of these programs, simply designate

your gift for one of them or mark your AFA Fund contribution card as indicated. Restricted programs for 1990-1991 are:

Graduate Dependent Scholarship Endowment

Cadet Commander Leadership Enrichment Seminar Endowment

Cadet Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Unrestricted contributions offer the board of directors the fl ex¬ ibility to meet Academy and graduate needs through awide vari¬ ety of programs.

The Air Force Academy Fund’s donor recognition program recognizes the contribution of our supporters at various levels of giving. Attractive wall plaques will be provided to donors, if desired, in the following categories.

SPONSORS PATRONS LEADERS FELLOWS BENEFACTORS

$100 TO $499 $500 TO $999

$1,000 TO $2,499

$2,500 TO $4,999 $5,000 OR MORE

Previous donors will receive acurrent year plate to attach to their original plaque.

When you make your 1990-1991 AFA Fund contribution, please consider an increased donation. Agift of $100 or more will entitle you to membership in the Century Club and one of our donor plaques. Remember, you will be helping to preserve atradi¬ tion of excellence.

The Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy is aprivate, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incor¬ porated in the State of Colorado. It is not federally funded. Donations to the fund are tax deductible. For tax purposes, the value of your charitable contribution is the net of the contribution minus the fair market value of the item received.

US AFA Class Participation

1990-91 AFA Fund

(*The Class of 1965 established aspecial class project in conjunction with their 25th year reunion. Force Vietnam Prisoners of War.)

Donations will be used to create amemorial to Air

The Top Five Classes

(Note: The percent of donors is calculated by dividing the number of gifts by the number of living alumni. Totals include gifts received between October I, 1990 and January 9, 1991. Gifts received after this date will be listed in afuture magazine.)

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(Editor’s note: Individual donor listings include only those donations of $50 or more.)

ALUMNI

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Mr Ronald RFlake

Col Roben YFodrster

Mr Thomas EGibbs Jr

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Maj Robert FGolden Ret

Col Thomas Warren Gorges in memory of George Keller ’65 KIA

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Capt Dale TShirasago

Capt Karen SWilhelm

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Col James EWilhelm Ret

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Mr Eric AHanushek

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Mr John AHewitt Jr

Mr Gerald Wayne Hodgson

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Mr Richard EGardner

Dr David LHoogerland

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Mr Alphonse ludicello

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Mr &Mrs Charles Oounaud

Mr &Mrs Thomas PHamilton

Mr &Mrs Robert Hendrickson

Mr &Mrs William Hennings

Mr &Mrs Charles DHunt

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Mr &Mrs Louis CJames

Mr &Mrs Henry CKellenbence

Mr &Mrs Neil EKelly

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Col William Haskell Cathey

Mr John ECoblentz

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Mr Charles TCompton

Mr David MConnaughton

Mr Sidney ACook

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Mr Joseph PDavis

Mr Ralph SDavis Jr

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Mr Thomas TMaxwell

LtCol Lawrence LMcCracken

Mr Patrick Joseph McDaniel

LtCol James Peter McGorry Ret (P)

Col Edward TMeschko Ret

Mr Gary FMills

Col Peter SMiner

Mr William TMorgan

Mr William SMorris

Mr William Morrison

Mr Boyd PMossman

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Mr John TMurphy Jr

Col James DMynar

LtCol Michael PNolan

Mr JRO’Gorman

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Col Thomas AOwens

Col Jock PPatterson

Dr James MPerry

Mr Peter Pfendler

Col Thomas DPilsch

Mr James Richard Piper Jr

LtCol Thomas HPlank

Col Robert HPrice Jr

Col John TRademacher

LtCol William BRaspotnik

Col Phillip ARichardson Ret

Maj Ross MRoberts Ret

Bruce KMcRae

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Cadet Shows Appreciation

The AOG, through the Air Force Academy Fund and its own operating accounts, supports numerous cadet projects and programs through the year. One of these is the Cadet Commanders Leadership Seminar, which is held off the Academy grounds to teach leadership skills to newly-assigned cadet squadron, group and wing command personnel.

After the recent spring semester leadership seminar in January, new First Group Commander CIC Derek Oaks, expressed his appreciation to the AOG through a“Thank You” card sent to our offices. It read: “Dear AOG, Iwas able to participate in this weekend’s CLES and it was truly aworthwhile experience. It reaffirmed my commitment to being amember of such agreat alumni association. Thank you for the time, money, and effort which was put into the seminar.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ENJOYED ARTICLE

To the editor:

Dear Sir,

Ienjoyed reading Lin Bothwell’s “The Talk Not Given” article in the Fall 1990 Checkpoints.

Many of his thoughts struck home, especially about the makeup of the cur¬ riculum in those days. When Idust off my own transcript, it looks like two different people with the same name were lumped together.

As a“word” major (international af¬ fairs), Istruggled through the seeminglyendless string of “core” curriculum math and science courses before Icould start taking the stuff Ireally liked and was good at. Consequently, Ilearned about “ac pro” (academic probation) and sur¬ vived because of “El” (extra instruction). After aseries of gentleman’s Cs and Ds, I finally got tripped up with an Fin my last calculus course and got to join the “R Flight” contingent in the summer between my sophomore and junior years. For the record, Igot aBon the second attempt. Wow...

another. Most of us were lucky to spell our names right and get partial credit. Some of the football jocks didn’t even bother to do that —they just got up and left the room. Me? Ispent every available minute trying to cough up the furballs/ equations Ihad memorized. Didn’t have a clue what they were for, but got enough points to eke out aCafter my raw score of 47 points was fitted against the curve!

Then life got better. Got to take my stuff, and watch my “numbers” major classmates cope with econ, law, and political science. Even ended up on the Dean’s List (the good one, not ac pro).

My wierdest part came after we took the GREs (graduate record exams). My scores put me in the top ten percent —in math! Icould have puked. At USAFA the curriculum was so skewed that Ialmost flunked out, yet Iwas astar compared to my peers in the rest of the country!

Something was very wrong. Ispent several years trying to tell this story to the faculty, and was very pleased when they finally got around to balancing the core curriculum afew years ago.

agood friend and fellow USAFA graduate. The school was aprivate institu¬ tion with high standards and aclear mis¬ sion of college preparation. That goal was emphasized throughout afine ceremony, which was punctuated by areal showstopper: at the end of the preliminaries, and before diplomas were presented, aNavy captain was given the podium. He stood there in his sparkling tropical whites and took just afew moments to announce one student’s acceptance of an appointment to Annapolis.

Other graduates had been accepted to top-flight universities across the country, but the U.S. Naval Academy had its own moment of glory and singular round of applause. The moment was all the more poignant because my friend’s daughter had earned an appointment to USAFA — but where was recognition of her achieve¬ ment, or of the distinction of the oppor¬ tunity to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy?

One of my favorite memories (always better looking back!) was aphysics final exam. About two hundred of us “word major guys were seated in one of the large lecture halls when the test was passed out. An increasingly louder snicker began to roll across the room. People could be heard saying things like: this course. Imust be in the wrong room!” Turns out the physics exam was based on asatellite orbiting the earth. Ten excruciating questions were asked about moving the damn thing from one orbit to

Had Lin Bothwell been around for that change he might have been there to throw his hat in the air at the end. Guess Iwas lucky.

Sincerely,

Doug Schott, Lt.Col.

Class of ’69

Ididn’t take (t

WANTS RECOGNITION

Dear Editor:

Why must the Air Force always take a PR backseat to the Swabbies? Why can’t we get an Air Force colonel in blues to attend every graduation of every high school class which includes aUSAFA nominee and have our moment in the spotlight too? Whether the nation’s Air Force is headed for conflict in the Gulf or merely tight times in the budget battle, we can ill afford to miss these golden oppor¬ tunities to remind the taxpayers, on the occasion of their childrens’ achievements, about one excellent way they get their money’s worth.

Sincerely

Last spring 1was pleased to attend the high school graduation of the daughter of Rick Felker, ’67 1990-91 AFA Fund Donors:

(Continued from page 9.)

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Mr &Mrs Theodore JMcAdam (D)

Ms Mary RMcClure

Mr &Mrs Christopher MMcGuire (S)

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Mr &Mrs Stephen Nosal

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Ms Betty TParsons

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Mr &Mrs Frank Postulka

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Mr &Mrs Richard CVanderburgh (D)

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

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Mr «fe Mrs LGary Knight

Mr &Mrs Thomas Kumashiro

LtCol Albert JLarcher

Mr FFLeader

Mr Richard Lerew

Mr &Mrs Robert ELewis

Mr &Mrs Charles BSmith (S)

Mr &Mrs Frederick WStein (S)

Mr &Mrs Donald LStoffel (S)

Col &Mrs Terry GStull

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Dr AW Tucker DDS

Mr&MrsCraig AVanMatre (S)

GENERAL OFFICERS (D) (S) (S) (D) (S) (S) (S) (S)

Mr &Mrs Ronnie EWilkins (S)

Mr &Mrs Eduardo Castaneda (S)

Mr Preston Cates

Mr&Mrs Andrew ASkilling’65 (S)

Mr&Mrs Waller ASonnenberg (S)

Mrs William AChapman

Mr &Mrs Gordon ALong

Maj(Ret) &Mrs Valente Macias Jr (D)

Mr &Mrs James LWilliams (D)

LtGen TSMoorman Ret

MGen Donald MJenkins USAFR (S) (D) (S) (D) (S)

Mr &Mrs Marco Manor

Dr &Mrs William LYakely (S)

USAFA Class Participation

1989-90 AFA Fund

(Final —Donations from Oct. 1, 1989 to Sept. 30, 1990)

The Top Five Classes

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70-$6,175.00

71 -$4,090.00

72 -$3,960.00

66 -$3,555.00

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

AFA Fund Donors June 19 to September 30, 1990

(D)

(S) Sponsor —$100 to $499

(P) Patron —$500 -$999

(L) Leader —$1,000 to $2,499

(F) Fellow —$2,500 to $4,999

(B) Benefactor —$5,000 or more

(Editor’s note: Individual donor listings include only those contributions of $50 or more.)

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The Secret Life of Waldo F. Dumbsquat

By Don Hall, ’76

C/4C Waldo F. Dumbsquat stared out his dormitory window at the snow gently falling to the quad below. Waldo and his room¬ mates, “Regs” Buch and Warren Heels, were serving an infinite number of WACQs during this winter weekend. Cabin fever infected every squadron and staff. Not even the sounds of KAFA could dispel the boredom. Only the CQs seemed to be happy; because all squadron phones were kept busy by lonely cadets, no messages need be taken.

The Dark Ages had come to USAFA.

The author has put us in the Dark Ages again,” said Waldo with anote of resignation in his voice.

You aren’t going to resign are you?” asked Warren.

No. Why?

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Warren quit doodling in his math book. “Because Monday Night Football is over?

No.”

Maybe it’s because we look like monks when we proceed in¬ dividually to the meals in our parkas,” offered Waldo.

Depressing, isn’t it?”

Maybe we could get Rusty to do another pep rally in Arnold Hall...” mused Warren aloud.

Waldo felt that drastic action had to be taken in order to save the Wing. Unobserved by his friends, who were in their own private phonebooths most of the time anyway, Waldo dived into his laundry bin. Among the clean clothes and unmarked underwear, the puny fourthclassman magically transformed into Colonel Dumbsquat, aman who never tolerated PDA.

Striding confidently to the Cadet Command Post, the colonel put the detail in abrace and keyed the loudspeaker system.

“Attention in the area, attention in the area. This is Colonel Dumbsquat speaking. In order to improve morale, all cadets will attend the Allied Arts performance in A-Hall tomorrow night. CQs please post. 1say again. Command Post out.

With that, the colonel disappeared down astairwell and resum¬ ed the sad shape of C/4C Waldo F. Dumbsquat. Waldo returned to his room as if nothing had happened.

“I guess we’re going to aplay Sunday night,” said Waldo to his classmates.

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(( What is it” Warren demanded.

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Coming back from Christmas leave and making my bunk,” Waldo sighed.

Right,” said Regs knowingly, “Winter is definitely here and we have nothing to look forward to for months —except academics.”

“Oh, come on. The firsties must have something to look for¬ ward to,” said Warren.

“Like what?”

“Like graduation and wedding reservations at the Chapel.”

“But then they start out at the bottom of the totem pole again as commissioned doolies... tough to do after being gods at USAFA.”

Okay, the secondclass is looking forward to cars.

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“The Three Smokes get to pass down the CQ duties at the end of the year!”

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“We freshmen have Hell Week, SERE, CQ, and three more years until graduation,” noted Warren.

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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 October 1to December 31, 1990. We encourage others to join these dedicated graduates and friends in this most important project. Contributions and pledges made after December 31 will be listed in the next publication of Checkpoints.

CHECKPOINTS

DONORS

($25.000-$99,999)

AFG Industries, Inc

Martin Marietta Corporation United Technologies

($10,000-524,999)

Class of 1962

David HRoe Ret ’62

FALCON DONORS

($5,000-59,999)

Carnation Company

Mr James AErickson ’69

Total Pledge: $

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82nd Fighter Group Association

Mr &Mrs Caspar LAbeyta

Mr Gerald LAhmann ’63

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

MGen Marcus AAnderson ’61

Dr Robert PBarnes ’67

Col James RBettcher Ret ’68 in memory of Capt James E Alexander ’68

Mr &Mrs Robert OBlanks

Mr &Mrs Errol QBond, Sr

Col Viaor HBouquet, Jr Ret ’61

LtCol Gregory Boyington, Jr ’60

Mr &Mrs Leighton MBramer, Jr in honor of Kirk Wesley Bramer, ’89 and Kevin Leigh Bramer, ’89

Mr &. Mrs Joe TBrundidge

Col Jerome JButler III Ret ’64

Col Joe GCabuk, Jr Ret ’63

MGen Harold NCampbell ’61

Mr William ACarnegie ’60

Dr William MCaskey ’75

Mr John SCaughman III ’61

Mr James EChapman ’59

Family and friends of Col Thomas WCharron, in his memory

Mr Kirk BClark ’62

LtCol Robert FClements Ret ’64

Mr &Mrs NEColebrook match of Bridgestone/Firestone Trust

LtCol George MCollier Ret ’60

LtCol John RCurrey Ret ’60 match of United Technologies

Mr Peter EDavis ’68

Dr Nelson DDeStaffany ’67

LtCol(Ret) &Mrs Dewey FEdwards

Drs Philip MEllis &Maeve Muller-Ellis

Col George EElsea Ret ’60

Mr &Mrs Emil Eskengren, Jr

Col William JFoster Ret ’61

Mr &Mrs Eugene AFrankhouser

Col George VFrushour, Jr ’67

Mr Timothy NGallagher ’63

LtCol James FGlaza Ret ’60

BGen Wilfred LGoodson Ret ’60

Col Carl WCranberry Ret ’61

Ram and Bhargavi Gummaraju match of Stone &Webster, Inc

Mr &Mrs Arlie RHaddix

Mr William RHall ’67

Mr David BHallman ’70

Harold J&Patricia EHamilton

LtCol Wayne AHaring Ret ’61

Mr Thomas RHarkness ’68

Mr Jimmy LHeisz ’64

Col Eldon DHenderson Ret ’63

Mr Roderick EHennek ’75

Mr Daniel MHiggins ’76

LtCol Joseph VHines Ret ’62

Maj Edward CHolland III ’75

Col &Mrs Maynard LHonesty

Mr &Mrs Thomas DHoppey

Mr John GHouston ’59

MSgt(Ret) &Mrs William THughes

William Ingraham

William EJacobs

Col Wayne HJones Ret ’61

Mr Charles AKaake ’59

Mr &Mrs Russell GKing

Mr &Mrs LGary Knight

Col Darrell KKoerner Ret ’61

Col William JKomitzer, Jr Ret ’60

Maj Perry LLamy ’75

Mr James ELaw ’66

(Continued on next page.)

ffBuilding Fund Donation

Mike Davis, at left, general manager for the Logic Systems Division of Hewlett-Packard Company of Colorado Springs, Colo., presents aHewlettPackard Vectra QS 20 computer and Laser Jet III printer to Col. Jim Wilhelm (USAF, Ret), AOG vice president. Development; and Mrs. Monica Young, Building Campaign Fund monitor. Hewlett-Packard donated the equipment to the AOG for use in the new alumni house.

(Building Fund Donors: Continued from previous page.)

LtCol Charles FLiggett Ret ’60

Mr &Mrs William CLivesay

Family and friends of Major Jack Love, in his memory

Mr Robert ELowe ’59

Mr David CMann ’68

MGen Charles AMay, Jr ’59

LtCol Frank DMayberry Ret ’60

Mr Patrick JMcBride ’68

LtCol Larry WMcKellar ’69

LtCol Larry WMcKcUar ’69 match of AMR/American Airlines Foundation

Mr Charles LMelenyzer IV ’63

Mr &Mrs Don Mueller in honor of

Capt Andrew Mitchell MueUer ’85

Mr &Mrs Don Mueller match of AOSmith Foundation, Inc

LtJG Donald NMyers ’80

Mr Reese RNielsen ’66

Col ENO’Rear Ret ’61

Capt Joseph EOverbeck ’82

LtCol Harry GPaddon III Ret ’62

Mr &Mrs James EPalmer

Maj Richard JPatterson Ret ’68

LtCol Melvin EPollard Ret ’59

Family and friends of Lt Philip S Puig ’87, in his memory

Mr John CRector ’63

Mr Fred Reemmer

Col William ERichardson ’71

Mr Randy WRoberts ’75

LtCol Steven JSafford Ret ’67

Mr &Mrs Kenneth RSander

Dr Philip MSchmidt Col, USAFR Ret’68

Col Jeff Scho fi eld Ret ’67

BGen Ret &Mrs William T Seawell

Col Thomas FSeebode Ret ’60

Col James AShaw, Jr ’67

LtCol Francis KSmith Ret ’62

LtCol Philip RSmothermon Ret ’59

Mr &Mrs Milton Spangler match of The Delta Air Lines Foundation

Mr Edward CStadjuhar ’67

Col John CSwonson, Jr Ret ’62 in memory of ILt Ralph CFord

’62

Col John CSwonson, Jr Ret ’62 match of USAA

LtCol Addison SThompson Ret ’61

MGen Harold WTodd Ret ’59

Mr &Mrs Philip Trujillo, in their son’s memory, Lt Andy Trujillo ’84

LtCol John WUlmer, Jr Ret ’59

Donation and Recognition Levels

Please check your donation level

TAKEOFF Donor [$25 —$999]

TALON Donor [$1,000 -$4,999]

FALCON Donor [$5,000 -$9,999]

CONTRAILS Donor [$10,000 —$24,999]

CHECKPOINTS Donor [$25,000 —$99,999]

POLARIS Donor [$100,000 or more]

Mr William MVelotas ’72

Mr William DWade ’61

Mr &Mrs John NWaxvik

Mr &Mrs Imants Wayland

LtCol James CWelch Ret ’59

Col James EWilhelm Ret ’61

Mrs Linda PWilliams

Maj Robert FWilliams Ret ’59

Mr Robert TWoelfel ’61 “In

Fondest Memory of Sid, TK, Johnny and Burke’’

Mr Thomas CZyroll ’68

TAKEOFF DONORS ($25-$999)

Maj Barry SAbbott ’75

Mr William DAbraham ’67

Mr &Mrs Wilbert JAccardo

Col Alfred PAdams Ret ’63

LtCol Wendell MAdams Ret ’62

Mr &Mrs Franklyn GAerstin

match of the Dow Chemical Co

MGen Robert Alexander ’62

Mr &Mrs Daniel LAllen

BGen Jerrold PAllen ’66

Col Charles WAllport Ret ’62

Capt John PAlmind ’84

Mr Jeffrey RAlves ’70

LtCol Bernard JAmels Ret ’66

Ms Deborah Anderson

Mr Garth BAnderson ’79

Col Gary LRAnderson ’64

Maj John MAndrew ’76

Col Alex MArchibald, Jr ’67

Maj John AArmor ’76

Dr Hendrick JArnold ’67

Maj James EArnold ’78

Maj James KAlter, Jr ’75

Col &Mrs Wally GAstor

LtCol Grant CAufderhaar ’70

Mr &Mrs Leon FAugst

LtCol LDale Autry ’71

Mr &Mrs Isaac HAycock

LtCol James LBachmann ’70

Mr &Mrs Louis RBaerst

Maj Gary MBagliebter ’70

Mr &Mrs John WBailey

Mr &Mrs John VBaker

LtCol Jack DBaker ANG ’64

Maj Richard DBalias ’71

Mr John QBanbury II ’69

Mr Robert KBanks ’71

Mr John HBarhaugh ’67

Mr Stephen RBarnes ’70

Mr Stephen RBarnes ’79

Mr Steven DBarnett ’69

Maj John RBartlett Ret ’67

Maj Stephen JBase ’77

LtCol John EBauer Ret ’66

LtCol John EBauer Ret ’66 match of AMR/American Airlines Foundation

Capt Mark MBauknight ’84

Maj James MBaumann ’78

LtCol Thomas RBaumgardner ’69

Mr James MBeam ’74

Col Jonathan RBear ’69

Mrs Nancy Beasley

Col Charles WBeattie USAFR ’67

Maj James BBechtel USAFR ’70

Maj Alan MBecker ’77

Capt Karl HBecker ’81

Mr Bryon JBednar ’75

Mr &Mrs Ralph RBell, Jr

LtGen(Ret) &Mrs Benjamin N Beilis in honor of Capt Benjamin NBeilis, Jr ’85

Maj Craig VBendorf ’78

Mr &Mrs VPBenjamin, Sr

LtCol Bruce GBennett ’73

Mr AMichael Bernstein, Jr ’66

LtCol Thomas JBerry, Jr ’71

Mr &Mrs Herbert SBevelhymer

Mr Merrill LBeyer

Mr &Mrs Marcus Bishop

Mr David MBittenbinder ’64

LtCol Thomas JBlack III ’69

Mr &Mrs James RBlackburn

Mr Peter ABlake ’71

Mr &Mrs Donald JBlasy

LtCol John ABlind ’71

Maj David LBlisk ’78

LtCol(Ret) &Mrs David MBlock

LtCol Ronald EBlum ’67

LtCol Rodney LBoatright ’71

Col Karol JBobko Ret ’59

LtCol Peter BBobko Ret ’62

Col David CBockelman Ret ’62

Mr David JBoeck ’63

Mr David JBoeck ’63 match of Austech

LtCol Daniel JBohlin ’71

LtCol Michael DBorysewicz ’72

Mr &Mrs Philip ABossert match of The McGraw-Hill Foundation, Inc.

Col Edward TBoswell ’63

Maj Curtis Bottesch ’79

CMSgt(Ret) &Mrs George C Boudreaux in memory of George CBoudreaux II ’81

Mr &Mrs Robert GBourson

Mr Anthony JBovc, Jr ’66

Maj Richard KBowers, Jr USAFR ’75

Mr Raymond ABoyd ’73

BGen Stuart Boyd ’61

Mr John EBoyd, Jr ’70

Mr William CBradford ’71

Col Ronald GBradley ’67

Mr &Mrs William JBradley III

Joyce JBrahm

LtCol Thomas SBrandon Ret ’66

Mr Ray Brannan ’71

Mr Jose RBravo ’78

Col Robert LBrenci Ret ’63

Mr &Mrs Kenneth WBrewer match of Alcoa Foundation

Mr Daucey FBrewington ’70

Mr Hugh CBriggs ’72

Mr &Mrs Louis GBrindle

LtCol John CBrockman ’74

Mr &Mrs James HBroderick

Mrs Carolyn ABrooks

Mr &Mrs Bruce Brown

Col Christopher HBrown Ret ’62

Col William MBrowning, Jr ’63

Mr John DBrummitt ’69

Col Jack BBryan Ret ’59

Mr &Mrs Wilson LBryant, Jr

Maj Harry ABryson ANG ’71

LtCol Walter EBuchanan III ’72

Col James LBuckley III ’73

LtCol Pat Buckley Ret ’61

Mr &Mrs Warner JBullock

Mr Frank LBunting ’80

Mr Rockne JBuraglio ’68

LtCol Jerome WBurg ’72

Maj Steven DBusch ’77

Mr Richard WBuschmann ’72

Mr Gregory JBush ’78

Mr &Mrs Ted Bush

Mr Charles HButler ’77

Mr James BButler ’80

Col Jimmie HButler Ret ’63

LtCol Gary JButson ’71

Col James SButt ’63

Maj Michael BByers ’76

Mrs Rosemary Byrnes

Mr &Mrs Carl Caldwell match of Mobil Foundation, Inc

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

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

1Year Period

2Year Period

Please contact me about my gift

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

Thank you for your support of the AOG!

Response Strong to Gen. Lyon’s Building Fund Challenge

Last spring, Maj. Gen. William Lyon (USAF, Ret) made a challenge gift to the Association of Graduates Building Fund in honor of Gen. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle. General Lyon’s challenge was to all cadets, graduates and parents to match his gift of $650,000. Response to the challenge has been outstanding.

Two separate “phonathon” programs were conducted by the AOG, one in the summer for the parents of cadets and graduates, and one in the fall for graduates. As of Dec. 31, 1990, $445,670 had been raised in pledges and contributions eligible to match General Lyon’s gift. Afollow-on phonathon is planned for the spring to complete the challenge match.

Grads Help Raise Funds by Phone

Forty-six graduates volunteered their services to conduct the graduate phonathon in support of the building fund campaign. The four-week campaign, conducted in October and November, reached more than 2,000 graduates and resulted in more than $200,000 in contributions and pledges. It just shows you what graduates can do when they set their minds to it.

Each graduate volunteered to work three nights, calling primarily on classmates. Volunteers represented 20 of the 32 graduating classes. Not only did they raise money for the new building, but they had the chance to renew some old acquain¬ tances. An often-quoted comment was “I haven’t talked to him/her since we graduated.” Agood time was had by all. Many thanks to all our volunteers.

Contacting 2,000 graduates out of more than 23,000 means we just scratched the surface. Another graduate phonathon will be conducted this spring in an attempt to contact the rest of our graduates. We will be looking for more volunteers to help with our next phonathon project. Volunteer callers to date included:

Pete Todd, ’59

Jim Glaza, ’60

Jock Schwank, ’60

Dick Coppock, ’61

Terry Storm, ’61

Mike Quinlan, ’61

Jim Wilhelm, ’61

Dean Jones, ’61

Worth McCue, ’61

Charlie Neel, ’61

Wayne Haring, ’61

Jim Ulm, ’61

Gary Hamrick, ’62

Dave Boeck, ’63

Jim Spittler, ’65

Barry Blackman, ’65

Mike Manley, ’65

Tom Murawski, ’65

Bernie Amels, ’66

Rus Morrison, ’66

A1 Blumberg, ’68

Doug Wilson, ’68

Vince Rusinak, ’68

Chuck Yoos, ’68

Roger Hill, ’70

Mike Gebhardt, ’71

John Stubblefield, ’71

Jon Wroblewski, ’71

George Pollard, ’72

Charlie Quinnell, ’73

Dennis Haugh, ’73

Dick Alcorn, ’74

Paul Williams, ’75

Jerry Battazzo, ’75

Bruce Mitchell, ’75

Bryon Bednar, ’75

Stan Rader, ’76

Gary Mittlestadt, ’77

Brad Dunton, ’78

Karl Greenhill, ’80

(Building Fund Donors: Continued from previous page.)

Maj Jay HLindell 78

Maj Blake FLindner 78

Mr Stuart PLindner 74

Mr Walter CLips ’68

Mrs Beverly JLombardo

Mrs Ruth Long

Mr Donald C. Looney 72

Col Robert GLorenz ’63

Mr David Edd Love 70

LtCol Clark ELovrien, Jr Ret ’59

LtCol Vincent JLozito, Jr ’68

Col John NLuebbermann Ret ’62

Capt Bret CLuedke ’80

Maj Bruce ELujan ’79

Mr Terry ALumme ’69

Mr &Mrs Woodrow FLund

Mr Kenneth DLykken ’71

LtCol WiUiam FLyle, Jr ANG ’66

Mr Charles LLynch ’68

Capt Michael BLynch ’84

LtCol Angus JMacDonald ’70

Col &Mrs George TMacDonald

Col Russell RMacDonald, Jr Ret ’60

Mr James EMack ’62

LtCol Edward AMaher Ret ’63

Mr &Mrs Michael JMahon

Maj Dennis AMaier Ret ’66

Maj Gregory AMandt ’78

Mr &Mrs A1 Mankus

Diane EMann

Maj Thomas DMansfield Ret ’64

Mr Elmo GMarburger

Mr James HMarburger ’75

Judge &Mrs Howard TMarkey

LtCol John MMaron Ret ’66

LtCol Cary RMarsh Ret ’69

Ms Brenda Rae Marshall

Col Roy BMarshall III Ret ’63

Mr &Mrs Glenn Martin match of Rockwell International Corporation Trust

LtCol Jerome VMartin ’72

Mr Larry Martin

Col Michael EMartin Ret MD ’69

Hendrick Arnold, ’67

Pete Milne, ’67

Jim Shaw, ’67

Karen Wilhelm, ’80

Leona Flores, ’80 Doc Hook, ’81

An Invitation to Honor Family, Friends, Classmates

As we approach the final stages or our fund-raising campaign to complete the AOG Alumni House, we thought it would be appropriate to provide our members and friends the opportunity to commemorate special individuals in the building. The AOG Board Room, aprominent room within the facility, will be fur¬ nished with approximately 30 executive chairs. It was the decision of the Development Advisory Committee that these chairs be made available for commemoration and be reserved for deceased graduates. Individual commemorative plaques will be placed either on each chair or on alarge plaque in the board room.

If you would like to honor aclassmate, friend or family member in this manner, please call Col. Jim Wilhelm, (719) 528-4136 or write the Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840. Attention: Alumni House. You may reserve achair by making atax-deductible gift of $2,500 to the Building Fund.

The following is alist of reserved chairs and donors:

Lt. Col. James P. Gunter, Jr., ’59 Family and friends

Deceased Graduates of the Class of 1960

Mr. Dick Davis, ’60

Maj. Robert Davis, ’60

Lt. Col. Charles Conover, ’61

Capt. Monte Moorberg, ’61

1st Lt. Lawrence P. Vacirca, ’61

Deceased Graduates of the Class of 1962

Capt. James E. Alexander, ’68

1st Lt. Ralph C. Ford, ’62

Deceased Graduates of the Class of 1980

Class of 1960

Class of 1960

Class of 1960

Lt. Col. &Mrs. Richard M. Coppock, ’61

Lt. Col. &Mrs. Richard M. Coppock, ’61

Brig. Gen. &Mrs. Charles F. Stebbins, ’61 and Col. & Mrs. James E. Wilhelm, ’61

Class of 1962

James R. Bettcher, ’68

Col. John C. Swonson Jr., ’62

Class of 1980

There are numerous other memorialization programs available for the Alumni House. One popular item is having adeceased’s name listed along with other Talon donors on apermanent bronze plaque which will be displayed in aprominent area of the building. This can be done for atax-deductible gift of $1,000 to the Building Fund.

Maj Ronald Marusiak ANG ’71

Mr Charles DMason II ’81

LtCol Andrew Matarese ’71

Mr Scott WMatheson ’69

Col &Mrs Theodore SMathews

Maj Thomas PMathews III ’78

Mr Robert MMatte ’75

Maj David WMay ’76

Col John TMay ’61

LtCol Phillip VMaywald Ret ’63

Mr Robert DMcBeth ’63

LtCol Gerald BMcBride Ret ’66

Mr Jefferson DMcBriety ’71

LtCol Jerry WMcCleUan USAFR ’63

Maj Raymond MMcClintock Jr, Ret ’62

LtCol David LMcCloy ’71

LtCol James AMcClure ’74

Capt Charles SMcCorkle USAFR ’79

John MMcCriUis, DMD ’67

Mr Robert BMcDonald, Jr ’67

Mr Roger AMcFarland ’71

Col Jarrett BMcGehee, Jr ’64

Maj Lawrence RMcGirr II ’75

Mr Vernon SMcGraw, Jr ’68

LtCol Dolan MMcKelvy ’71

LtCol Mark McKenzie ’71

Dr Thomas LMcKieman ’71

Mr &Mrs Robert LMcLaughlin

Maj David PMcLeran ’78

Maj Donald McMonagle ’74

Mr Robert JMcNaughton ’62

Mr Michael WMcNemey ’81

Mr Steve AMcPhail ’68

Mr Bruce KMcRae ’70

Col John BMcTasney ’63

Maj Mario DMellum ’75

Maj Thomas AMeloy ANG ’71

Col Philip AMerkel Ret ’62

LtCol Robert JMestemaker II USAFR ’66

Rev &Mrs Kenneth HMichaelis

Maj John JMichels, Jr ’77

Maj Raymond FMilberg Ret ’66

Mr &Mrs Eldon Miller

Maj Gregory RMiller ’78

Col Craig VMiller Ret ’59

Mr &Mrs Jerry BMillikin

Capt Dean SMills ’82

Ms Sandra SMinnich

Mr &Mrs Mike HMirelez

Mr GThomas Mitchell, Jr ’80

Capt Jay AMoody ’83

Col John LMoore Ret ’61

Mr Thomas PMoreno

Col Russell CMorrison, Jr ’66

Mr David LMorrow, Jr ’78

Mr Channing SMorse ’70

Capt Thomas FMoses ’83

Mr Bruce Mosier '60

Mr Douglas LMowery ’77

Mr Way PMoy ’76

LtCol Robert AMoyer ’71

Capt Andrew MMueller ’85

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Two Academy Cadets Earn Rhodes Scholarship Honors

Two Air Force Academy cadets are among 79 college seniors worldwide, including 32 from the United States, who earned Rhodes Scholarships last year.

Cadets First Class Christopher B. Howard and Micul E. Thompson Jr. were notified in mid December that they are win¬ ners of the prestigious scholarship. There were 1,176 students worldwide who applied for scholarships.

ClCs Christopher B. Howard, at left, and Micul E. Thompson Jr., both named Rhodes Scholars, address members of the media at a press conference. (Photo by S.S. Hampton Sr.)

Cadet Howard is probably best known for his moves on the gridiron as No.34, ahalfback for the Falcons. Atwo-year starter and letterman at Air Force, the Plano, Texas, native has compiled an impressive list of credits both on and off the field.

He has a3.7 grade point average overall and a3.95 GPA in his major of political science. Recognized both by his peers and the academy staff as aleader. Cadet Howard was elected president of his class. He was last year’s cadet wing sergeant major, group commander during this past summer’s basic cadet training and

(Building Fund Donors: Continued from previous page.)

LtCol Jack DMueller ’70

Mr Gordon LMulch ’67

Mr &Mrs John RMuller

Mr &Mrs Michael JMulligan

Capt Andrew RMurphy ’81

Mr Michael LMurphy ’72

LtCol William SMurray ’74

Mr &Mrs John WMusekamp

LtCol Michael JMusholt ’69

Maj Craig WNaas ’75

LtCol James TNangle Ret ’66

Mr &Mrs Rafael Nardo

Mr &Mrs Paul Naumann

Maj Don Neal USAFR ’80

LtCol Roger PNeeland Ret ’64

Col Donald WNeff Ret ’63

Maj Mark WNeice ’79

Maj Mark ENelson ’75

Mr &Mrs Roger JNelson

LtCol Caret LNenninger Ret ’63

Maj James ANeumeister ’77

Col Edwin CNewman Ret ’62

Maj Richard DNewton ’77

Col Paul DNielsen ’72

Mr &Mrs John ANolan

Capt Cynthia LANorman ’83

Capt Mark SNovak ’84

Mr &Mrs George JNovak, Jr

Mr &Mrs Richard Novotny

Maj Michael JNowak ’79

Maj Larry JO’Reilly ’71

Mr &Mrs Lawrence JO’Toole

Capt Keith JOdegard ’80

Mr &Mrs Edward POlewnik

Mr &Mrs George DOosterhous

Mr &Mrs Richard GOrr

Capt Kathryn JOrta ’83

Col Zygmunt Ozechowski ’69

Mr &Mrs Martin Otting

Dr William ROuellette ’60

Mr Martin LPage ’69

Mr &Mrs John WPage, Jr

Nack Po Paik

LtCol Gary TPalmer ’66

Maj Dale IPangman ’78

Mr &Mrs William HParcells, Jr

Mr &Mrs Ned FParent

LtCol Benjamin SPark ’67 match of McDonnell Douglas Foundation

Mr &Mrs Thomas EParker

LtCol Brian TParker Ret ’59

Maj Reginald DParks ’72

Mr &Mrs Bernard FPasko

LtCol Wade LPaton ’70

Mr Ralph Paul ’75

Mr &Mrs Thomas Paul Col Robert JPavelko ’68

Col Isaac SPayne IV Ret ’63

Mr Bruce RPedey ’81

Mr Richard PPelican ’81

Maj Arthur JPena ’78

LtCol Richard LPenn Ret ’59

LtCol Robert DPennington, 70

Col Richard EPerlotto Ret ’62

LtCol Robert LPeters II ’71

Mrs William LPeterson

Mr John CPeterson, Jr ’78

Mr Travis KPethe ’74

LtCol Gary WPfeifer Ret ’63

Col David MPhillips ’68

Capt Edward JPhillips ’81

Capt Geoffrey SPhiUips ’81

Mr Fred TPhilpot ’76

LtCol Philip JPignataro ’68

LtCol Richard APilling ’74

Col Wayne CPittman, Jr Ret ’59

Mr Mark RPloederer ’81

Col James CPoole, Jr Ret ’61

Mr Christo oher Poreda ’74

Maj Orval WPorritt ’76

Lt Ronald MPorter ’89

Mr John MPowell ’66

LtCol WilUam MPowell ’69

Capt David MPrahst ANG ’80

Maj Jeffrey CPrater ’75

Col Charles SPrice Ret ’62

became commander of the 4th Cadet Group, encompassing Cadet Squadrons 31 through 40, for the spring semester.

Cadet Howard’s name has appeared seven times on the Superintendent’s List, which recognizes the highest ranking cadets in academic and military standing, and he was selected to receive Playboy magazine’s 1990 Anson Mount Scholar-Athlete in football award. Not only was he named one of the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes for 1990, which provides a $10,000 two-year post graduate fellowship, the cadet is that foun¬ dation’s inaugural recipient of the $20,000 Vincent De Paul Draddy Scholarship.

Cadet Thompson, who hails from Jackson, Miss., has been named to the Superintendent’s List four times, and to the Dean’s List his other three semesters here. An astronautical engineering major who minors in Japanese, he has acumulative grade point average of 3.5.

During his time here, he has been involved in intramural sports —last semester in wrestling. Cadet Thompson, who served as 1st Group sergeant major for the fall 1989 semester, is the 7th Cadet Squadron honor officer this term.

An active participant in Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Forum Club, he was on the debate team his freshman and sophomore years. (The Falcon Flyer)

Assistance Requested with Cadet Uniform History

The Alumni Programs office has been working with the Air Force Museum Annex at McClellan AFB, Calif, to help them pro cadet uniforms to add to their collection of Air Force cure uniforms. Mr. Bill Dooner, who works as avolunteer at the museum annex, is interested in any information we can provide on the history of cadet uniforms. He has microfiche on the cadet uniform board meetings, but thought other information may be out there that was not recorded. You can correspond directly with Mr. Dooner at SM-ALC/XPS-2. McClellan AFB, Calif. 95652.

Col Philip ARoberts Ret ’64

BGen Peter DRobinson ’62

Maj Lloyd JProbst Ret ’63

Maj James Puhek ’78

Mr Owen LQuantz ’61

Mr John MQuigley ’64

Mr William EQuinn, Jr ’67

Mr &Mrs Pedro Quiroz

Maj Stanley PRader ’76

Col Richard FRader Ret ’63

Mr Kenneth PRadosevich ’80

Mr Kenneth PRadosevich ’80 match of AMR/American Airlines Foundation

Mr &Mrs Clarence Raiford

Mr Shawn GWRaintree ’70

Mr &Mrs Ronald ERamsey

Col William BRankin ’66

Col Ronald ORasor ’68

LtCol Frederick ARathke, Jr USAFR ’67

LtCol Michael ERawlins Ret ’61

Mr George FRayl ’70

Col Michael PReardon USAFR ’59

David JReed, M.D., J.D. ’60

Maj Michael SReese ’75

Mr &Mrs James LRehm

Mr &Mrs John JReidy

CMSgt &Mrs Giacomo Remualdo

LtCol Greg JRenko ’73

Alicia Rcpole

Mr Russell JRhew ’77

Mr Harold WRhodes ’62

Maj Michael LRhodes ’79

LtCol Wayne ERhynard, Jr Ret ’66

LtCol Edward ARice, Jr ’78

Col Claude ARich, Jr ’66

Maj Earl NRichardson ’74

C:ol &Mrs Clarence ERiggs

Mr &Mrs Lawrence Riley match of The Upjohn Company

Capt Anthony Rino ’82

Maj Charles FRiordan III ’75

LtCol Michael RRobbins Ret ’64

Mr &Mrs Michael Roberts

Maj William HRoege ’76

Capt Richard LRogers ’81

Maj Shelley SRogers ’78

LtCol James ORogers, Jr ’70

Mr Robert PRogers, Jr ’71

Capt Mark ARoling ’81

Maj Michael SRoller ’79

Mr &Mrs Joseph Romanko

Maj Michael ARosebush ’75

Maj Ronald KRosepink ’78

LtCol RTheodore Roth ’74

LtCol John GRoush Ret ’63

LtCol Randolph WRoyce ’70

Mr &Mrs Wilbur ERuehl

Capt Lawrence GRuggiero USAFR ’81

Capts Richard HRuiz ’82 and Elizabeth MDurham-Ruiz ’82

Mr &Mrs Thomas MRunnette, Jr

Mr &Mrs Frank LRussick

Mr &Mrs John FRyan match of The McGraw-Hill Foundation,

Inc

Capt Terence DRyan II MD ’81

Dr Joseph CSaitta ’71

LtCol William TSakahara Ret ’64

Col Frank ESalat ’66

Capt Andrew JSalisbury ’83

Col Robert James Sallee USAFR ’68

Maj &Mrs Hammond MSalley match of McDonnell Douglas Foundation

Mr &. Mrs James Sanders

Capt Stephen PSands ’71

Capt Frank Santiago, Jr ’82

Col William ESavage ’67

Mr Daniel RScace ’72

Col Craig OSchaum Ret ’59

Maj Michael TSchieber Ret ’62

Capt Chester CSchirmer ANG ’79

Maj Gary HSchisler USAFR ’73

Mr Thomas WSchlechte ’60

Mr Bradly RSchmidt ’79

Mr &Mrs George HSchobel

Maj Mark WSchoning ’75

Maj Tom MSchossau ’79

LtCol Douglas WSchott ’69

Mr &Mrs WDonald Schultz match of The Brunswick Foundation,

Inc

Col Thomas ESchutt Ret ’61

Capt Bernard ASchwartze ’81

Maj Mark CSchwing USAFR ’76

Mr Mark WScott ’75

Mr &Mrs James HSeamon match of ACF Foundation, Inc

Maj James CSeat ’77

Mr &Mrs Ralph ESeeley

Col Donald PSellers ’67

Mr James CSeydewitz ’74

Mr &Mrs John TShafter match of Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

Mr Jon GShaffer ’59

Mr Patrick Shaffer ’73

LtCol CGlen Shaffer, Jr Ret ’63

Mr &Mrs RDShaver

Maj Scott AShaw ’78

Maj William JShaw ’78

Mr Patrick JShay ’77

Mr Patrick JShay ’77 match of AMR/American Airlines Foundation

LtCol William KShepard Ret ’66

Col Thomas RShepler Ret MD ’66

Mr &Mrs Lawrence TShiembob

Capt Dale TShirasago ’80

LtCol Donald CShultis, Jr Ret ’66

Mr William DSiebecker ’60

Mr Robert Simmons ’77

Mr &Mrs Derek Simpson

Mr David ASinclair ’66

Maj Jerry TSink ’78

LtCol Patrick LSisson ’69

LtCol James TSkeen, Jr USAFR ’71

Mr Paul MSkolaut ’78

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Spirited Class of 1965 Celebrates 25th Reunion

By Jerry “Ski

Twenty-five Years! Think about it. Aquarter of acentury! But for the approximately 200 members of the Class of ’65 who returned to the “Blue Zoo’’ during the weekend of Oct. 4-6, 1990, Father Time was not on the guest list. True, there have been some changes in our physical appearances, but the spirit, camaraderie, and genuine fellowship that moved us to significant accomplishments as aclass at the Academy have not diminished an iota. We remain youthful in our vision, our dreams, and aspirations. The best for ’65 is truly yet to come. Ashort note 1 received from Harold Rust captures the essence of the weekend:

Iwas really impressed with the high quality of the guys in our class. It stands out as adominant theme when Isee everyone gathered together after 25 years of diverse assignments. The reu¬ nion was definitely an uplifting experience.” Right on!

Once again, the Colorado Springs contingent of our class did an outstanding job of attending to the details of the reunion. (I trust that no one took their efforts for granted and that expres¬ sions of appreciation were profuse.) Heartfelt thanks and firm grips and grins are due to Jim Spittler, Barry Blackman (co-chairs and accommodations/banquet, entertainment/program, respec¬ tively), Errol Reiner (memorabilia), Frank McCann (golf tourna¬ ment), Bill Bowers (tailgate/football tickets). Bob Golden (mail¬ ings/registrations), and Mike Manley and Chuck Specht (memorial ceremony). And, naturally, our thanks also to their wives and families without whose support the planning and execu¬ tion of the highly-successful program would not have been possi-

The Embassy Suites’ staff proved to be very accommodating hosts for the events. Early arrivals enjoyed acocktail party Thurs¬ day evening and, for the truly aggressive, a0800 Friday shotgun start on the Eisenhower Golf Course. (A review of the handicaps provided shows that either the professional pursuits of our classmates preclude their active participation in the sport or there was alot of sandbagging —Isuspect the latter.) The State-of-theWing briefings were informative (see below) and the Memorial Service presided over by Deacon Chuck Specht reflected the quiet dignity of classmates honoring the memories of men with whom we shared the fullness of life. The pre- and post-game tailgate, a sweet victory over Navy, and an evening free for squadron mates to gather, topped off aweekend of renewal and strengthening of bonds.

Even the weather cooperated! Thursday arrivals were greeted by abreak in the cold weather that had been prevalent the preceeding days. On Friday, Colorado displayed all the splendor that fi lled each of us on numerous occasions with anatural

Rocky Mountain High”. By game time Saturday, the morning chill had dissipated and we viewed the game basking, and getting sunburned! On Sunday, however, as if on cue, fog, and accom¬ panying wind and drizzle, blanketed the Cadet Area, dropping the temperature about 50 degrees. And for those who lingered a bit longer, early Monday morning the so-recently-dazzlingly blue Colorado skies dumped five to nine inches of snow, blustery winter blasts, and miserable driving conditions about our heads. Only in Colorado, and only for the Class of ’65. Great planning Colorado contingent!

We all owe adebt of gratitude to Flash Wiley for his tireless efforts in organizing the class gift drive, to the Squadron Representatives who personally contacted and encouraged the generosity of their squadron mates, and to Pete Pfendler, whose challenge to ’65 to match his gift for the POW memorial project for the library was the catalyst for the most successful class fund¬ raising drive to date: $154,000 and still growing. Atta Boy, Best Alive! (See Jim Spittler’s comments in an accompanying article.)

Although the 25th was not an “officially” sponsored event in that Academy facilities were not made readily available, the full contingent of senior officers assigned arranged time in their Navy game week schedule to present us with aState of the Wing brief¬ ing. Lieutenant General Hamm, the superintendent, lead off by expressing his appreciation to the Association of Graduates for all the time, leadership, and funding support it has provided for several Academy programs. He reviewed the state of the Honor Code (which he believes has remained strong as its application has been adjusted to current societal norms, i.e., more legal safeguards have been built in to protect the cadets and the Academy) and expressed concern that proposals to reduce the size of the Cadet Wing, due to federal budget constraints, would result in false economies. Finally, General Hamm assured us that there is sufficient talent in the Air Force to continue the tradition of an all-military faculty.

The commandant (Brig. Gen. Joe Redden, ’64) followed with some well-received quips on cadet life from his now-very-different perspective and then reported on the success of the summer hard-out” program (attrition reduced from 11.6 to 6.1 percent). The dean. Brig. Gen. Royer, noted that several areas still required expansion to meet cadet requirements (e.g., the labs, library), that the Academy currently offers cadets achoice of 25 major and one minor courses of study, and that the all-military faculty is augmented by 22 visiting civilian professors. The athletic director. Col. John Clune, assured us that the physical standards are as tough as they once were. Upon receiving this remark some of us sneered, others sucked up their ponderous guts, and still others

Wilkowski, ’65

Enjoying AFA vs. Navy tailgate activities, from left are Larry Tollstam, Tom Koss and Jim Spittler.

ral

This group at the 2nd Squadron party includes, in the back row, from left, Jim and Elizabeth Spittler and Joe Davis. In the front row are Bruce and Gail Grossetta, Dave Almquist, and Mavis and P.D. MacDowell.

wondered aloud how anyone could possibly make such acom¬ ment to aclass that received all its training from acadre that was comprised totally of “hairy chested men.” Well, the “times, they are achangin’.”

Last, but certainly not least, ’65’s own Col. Bob Foerster, the new Academy registrar, grabbed the podium. Bob provided some interesting statistical comparisons between ’65 and the more re¬ cent classes, with one in particular that Iknow I’ll find useful in discussions with my offspring: the AVERAGE SAT scores for our class were math 668, and verbal 599. And that’s back when the SATs were true tests of your ability! Bob also noted that of the 517 graduates, 94 were still on active duty (five general of¬ ficers), 166 had retired, 187 resigned, and 40 were deceased (18 in combat).

All in all, asuperb weekend. It surpassed the exhilaration of the 20th, which, at the time, Icould not imagine possible. You know that our ties are something special when classmates as far away as Bangkok, Thailand (Jack Corman) and Decimomannu, Sicily (Bruce and Gail Grossetta) show up for the festivities. (Jack has the distance record based on time zones crossed!) They were but two of avery special group that we are apart of, guys. And the pride and sense of belonging only gets better as we mature. Trust me. Or prove me wrong at the 30th. See you there!

Checking out the turning of Aspen trees on the road to Cripple Creek, from left are Larry and Margot Tollstam, Elizabeth and Jim Spittler, and Jeannie Koss.

Class of’65 Sets Class Gift Record

By Jim Spittler, ’65

Shortly after the 20th reunion, the Class of ’65 began planning its 25th reunion, and working on its 25th reunion gift fund. Three different pro¬ jects captured the interest of the class, resulting in agift of $154,000-plus, and still counting. This gift exceeded the previous record of the Class of ’64 by approximately $54,000. The success of the campaign can be direct¬ ly attributed to the exceptional organizational and motivational skills of Fletcher H. “Flash” Wiley; avery strong, competitive, and capable group of Squadron Fund-raising Representatives (SFRs); strong response to the challenge of ongoing squadron competition, and three very worthwhile and needed projects for the Academy.

The first of the projects is aVietnam POW memorial. The de-'ision was made to have aliving memorial rather than some type of bronze statuary. The Academy Library will be coordinating the only comprehensive collec¬ tion of oral histories of Vietnam-era POWs. The Class of ’65 will fund the collection, publishing and display of oral histories of as many AFA POWs as can be contacted and want to participate. In addition, as many other POWs as possible will be asked to participate in this program. Col. Ben Pollard, the current president of the Vietnam POW Association, will be working closely with the project to insure that we get as large a representation as funds will allow. In addition to honoring and memorializing these heroes, we want them to know that people still ap¬ preciate their sacri fi ce. This collection will allow this important, heretofore unrecorded, aspect of the war to be preserved for posterity, and will provide asigni fi cant resource for cadets who follow, for research, and as areminder of the heritage of those who have gone before them. The collection will be housed as aspecial collection in the USAFA Library along with adisplay case with avariety of POW memorabilia.

The second project being supported from this gift will be the AOG alumni building, “Doolittle Hall.” It is anticipated that this gift will pro¬ vide additional momentum to this worthwhile campaign, and inspire other classes to support their graduate “home.” The Class of ’65 is look¬ ing forward to having the bulk of their 30th reunion activities in this new facility.

The Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar (CLES) is the third project to receive support from the class. This is asemiannual program for senior cadets in command positons, to attend aseminar, off campus, approximately one month after they have assumed their positions as com¬ manders, to discuss and study the problems and the opportunities of com¬ mand. This is aprogram which receives consistently high grades from the cadets who attend it, and because of the setting, off campus, does not receive government funding. The class gift to this fund provides the seed money for the endowment to fund this program in perpetuity.

As stated above, the organization of this fund-raising effort was superb. At the same time he was heading the class gift effort. Flash Wiley was involved in the political fund-raising for his sister-in-law, Sharon Pratt-Dixon, the new mayor of Washington D.C. The SFRs accepted the challenge, and from day one, Dick Schlosberg was adamant that 13th

squadron would win the squadron competition. The squadron put money where his mouth was by winning the competition with $15,425. Ted Gibbs led 16th Squardron to avery close 2nd place with $14,550. Ron Flake led 24th Squadron to third place finish with $6,385. In addition to the squadron competition there was an individual competition with Ted Gibbs and Page Basheer receiving top honors.

Special recognition is due to Pete Pfendler, whose challenge gift was the catalyst which pulled the entire effort together and inspired the class to reach into their pockets. His challenge received special recognition, but was not included in the individual or squadron competitions. The challenge gift was the stimulus that set off the wonderful chain reaction which resulted in an average donation per living graduate of more than $324. The Class of ’65 lived up to its motto “Provocationem Accipimus”, “We Accept the Challenge.” Now we issue the challenge to the other Academy classes.

War College Alumni Group to Host All-Day Conference

The National War College Alumni Association will sponsor an all-day conference on contemporary national security issues at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Fla. on Thursday, May 23, 1991. In addition to morning and afternoon lecture sessions there will be aluncheon with aguest speaker.

Knowledgeable commentators will address topics of current interest. Examples of subjects covered in past conferences are Middle East problems, arms control negotiations. Eastern Euro¬ pean and Soviet developments. Western European evolution, the changing American defense posture. Pacific Rim issues, and Cen¬ tral American problems.

This conference is being arranged for alumni of the senior ser¬ vice colleges (The National War College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Army War College, Naval War College, Air War College, Senior and Executive Seminars of the Foreign Service In¬ stitute and comparable foreign colleges) but other interested ac¬ tive and retired officers and government officials are also invited. The conference is unclassi fi ed.

For further information and registration forms, contact the ex¬ ecutive 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. DSN: 335-1844

FALCON SPORTS

Falcons Stun Ohio State at Liberty Bowl

Unbelievable!

Incredible!

No.

Just make it simply Air Force 23, Ohio State 11.

By Dave Kellog Director of Sports Information

Draw your own conclusions from the final score in the 32nd an¬ nual Liberty Bowl football game.

Few, if any football aficionados, gave the 6-5 Falcons achance to beat the 7-3-1 Buckeyes in Memphis last December 27th. Oddsmakers had the Big 10 conference school a17-point favorite —■ the widest margin of any post-season game.

Odds were better that Elvis would make aChristmas ap¬ pearance at Graceland. Some even went so far as to print that this was the “worst bowl mismatch of the season.

The “experts” failed to remember that the Academy is in the business of producing warriors and winners. “They could have made us amillion-point underdog and we’ll never give up,” is the way wide receiver Jason Crandall put it following the upset.

Going into their second consecutive Liberty Bowl appearance, the Falcons proved “quit” is afour-letter word absent from their thoughts. The players proved it when they came back from a devastating 54-7 loss to Brigham Young early in November to beat Army the following week, 15-3, at West Point. It marked the first time in eight years Air Force won along the banks of the Hudson. That victory, plus a24-7 triumph over Navy in October, gave Air Force its second consecutive Commander in Chief’s Trophy.

All that was left was agame against Texas-El Paso played just this side of the U.S.-Mexico border. AFalcon win would push the season mark to 6-5. It would be just enough to send the Falcons to Memphis’ Peabody Hotel to watch the ducks march to and from the lobby fountain.

It didn’t come easy.

The Falcons’ season came down to one play against the Miners. With 1:40 remaining in the game, the Miners’ Reggie Barrett scored on afive-yard run to narrow the Falcons’ lead to one point, 14-13. UTEP decided to go for two points on the conver¬ sion. However, Barrett’s reverse attempt was stopped by seniors Lane Beene and J.T. Tokish.

It was all head coach Fisher DeBerry needed to get his birds lined up to play Ohio State.

The undersized Falcons used their patented wishbone offense to gain 265 yards against aBuckeye defense which was ranked fourth in the Big 10 against the rush with a137.1 yard per-game average. Air Force’s defense, meanwhile, not only kept Ohio State out of the end zone until early in the fourth quarter, but also scored the victory-cinching touchdown on a40-yard interception return by Carlton McDonald with 2:31 left to play in the game.

McDonald, asophomore from Jacksonville, Fla., could have made an argument for being the Falcons’ defensive player of the game. However, the ballots by the media staffing the game were already collected by the time he made his second game intercep¬ tion. Instead, senior linebacker Brian Hill was voted as the Falcon’s top defensive star.

No one would argue this selection, least of all his father, Billy, who watched from Ohio State’s sidelines as that team’s head trainer. His son, who has led the Academy in total tackles the last three seasons, finished with agame-high 14 tackles. It was afit¬ ting ending for Hill who at one time wanted to be aBuckeye.

“He played like he was possessed,” said the senior Hill. “This

game meant alot to him, because he’s always been so close to the Ohio State Team. He grew up bleeding scarlet and gray all his life because of my job. So to be closing his career against Ohio State —well, Iknow it meant alot to him. It meant alot to me, too. Falcon quarterback Rob Perez was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. The junior, who began the year listed as the No. 3quarterback on the depth chart, scored on apair of one-yard runs and finished as the game’s leading rusher with 93 yards on 26 carries.

True to form, he took the honors in stride: “We were abetter team Dec. 27 than we were Nov. 17 when we finished the season at UTEP. Igot some nice accolades at the end of the game, but those guys in the line deserved those so much more than Ido.

DeBerry would be the first to agree with his quarterback, but would add apostscript that would include every player wearing a lightning bolt on his helmet.

“I’m just so proud,” the head coach said. “I don’t think many people gave us any chance at all. But again, this is why it’s so much fun coaching at the Academy, and why there’s so much pride there. These guys don’t know when they’re supposed to be licked. They’re just atotal class act, and they’re gonna be great leaders for our nation and great officers for our Air Force.

The oddsmakers better remember that in future Air Force bowl games.

COACH NAMED TO USGA RULES OF GOLF COMMITTEE

Air Force men’s golf coach and PGA professional Gene Miran¬ da has been selected to become the first NCAA coach to serve on the prestigious United States Golf Association Rules of Golf Committee.

The selection was made by chairman of the NCAA golf com¬ mittee, Mark Simpson, of the University of Colorado-Boulder, following arequest by the USGA to have acollege coach included on its committee.

Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry accepts the Liberty Bowl victory trophy after the Falcons beat the Big 10 Conference’s Ohio State Buckeyes 23-11 in Memphis, Tenn. on Dec. 27.

Female Runner Wins Title, Rewrites Records

By SSgt. Steve Elliott Air Force Academy Sports Information

For someone who didn’t expect to compete in college sports, Air Force Academy senior Gallic Calhoun has made quite a name for herself, rewriting the track and cross country record books and picking up numerous honors along the way. The latest accolade that Calhoun has picked up is the NCAA Divi¬ sion II women’s cross country national championship, held in McKinleyville, Calif., Nov. 18. This was the first time an Air Force Academy woman has won the national title. Calhoun notched apersonal-best time of 16:56.6 at the nationals. She was also named All-American.

Calhoun, aRoseburg, Ore. native, didn’t even compete seriously in cross country until her senior year of high school, when she placed 11th in the state. “Mainly, Iwas interested in other sports, like softball and basketball,” Calhoun said. “I ran cross country so Icould compete in sports year round and stay in shape for basketball.” That early training must have paid off, because Calhoun was an all-state selection in softball and made all-league in basketball. “Cross country wasn’t something Iput alot of concentration into in high school. Ijust happened to do really well as asenior.

She was recruited by Notre Dame for cross country and by

Two Water Polo Juniors

Earn All-American Status

Juniors Dave Chaney and Howard Redd of the Air Force Academy’s water polo team have been named to the 1990 Col¬ legiate All-American Water Polo team by the U.S. Water Polo Coaches Association.

Chaney is athird-team selection, while Redd received honorable mention status. Chaney and Redd became only the fourth and fifth water polo All-Americans in Academy history. It also marks the fi rst time underclassmen have achieved this award.

A2-meter man and primarily an offensive player, Chaney finished the season with 70 goals, shooting 55.1 percent. The Chino, Calif., product added 32 assists and 39 steals while being named Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) tournament’s most valuable player and honorable mention to the All-NCAA tournament team.

Redd, anative of Palos Verdes, Calif., finished the year with 218 saves, averaging 9.91 saves per game, 24 steals and 17 assists. Adding to his accomplishments was being named to the all¬ conference fi rst team.

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These two athletes really deserved this award,” said ninthyear head coach Major Jeff Heidmous. “We played well all season. The fact they made All-American as underclassmen re fl ects credit to our team as awhole.”

The Falcons finished the season with a20-8 record, while going undefeated at 14-0 in the WWPA conference. Air Force earned its sixth bid to the NCAA tournament, en route to asixth-place showing —the best in Academy history.

(Golf Coach: Continued from previous page.)

The committee reviews all proposed changes to golf rules. Rule changes occur every four years and only after unanimous agree¬ ment between the USGA and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews,

“lam honored and excited to be asked to serve on this commit¬ tee which helps decide how the great game of golf will be played worldwide by both amateurs and professionals.” said Miranda.

Other members of the USGA rules of golf committee include: USGA Chairman, M.J. Mastalir; USGA, P.J. Boatwright; PGA member Larry Startzel; professional golfers Susan Jackson and David Eager and consultants Joe Dye and Betsy Rawls.

several smaller schools for her basketball and softball ability, and applied to schools like Cornell. So what lured her away from those schools to the Air Force Academy? “My brother Troy was my biggest single influence in picking Air Force, Calhoun said. Troy Calhoun, two years Callie’s senior, was a quarterback for the Falcons football team and graduated in 1989. “He would come home and tell us all about the academy life and what he was learning. If Troy hadn’t gone here, atten¬ ding the Air Force Academy probably wouldn’t have even cross¬ ed my mind.

Which would’ve been amonumental loss for Air Force’s cross country and track and field programs!

In addition to her cross country national title, Callie has taken home national titles in the 3,000-meter indoor and 3,000m and 5,000m outdoor championships, academy records in the outdoor 5,000 and indoor 3,000 and 5,000, eight AllAmerican titles in cross country and track and field and afifthplace finish in the cross country national championships last year. She was also picked as the 1989 track and field team’s outstanding competitor and is the co-captain of this season’s women’s cross country team.

Calhoun’s goal when she first arrived was just to make the var¬ sity. When she was asophomore, she finished 11th in the cross country nationals. That’s when she realized she had the potential to go further —alot further. “Each year, Ihave to set my goals a little higher,” she said. “I would love to see our team win the nationals, after placing second for the past two years.

This season, the Air Force women’s team placed second for the third consecutive year, fi nishing behind Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo.

Falcon Soccer Team Finishes Season 11-6-2

The Air Force soccer team got off to its best start in three years, but acold October weekend ended all hopes of an NCAA playoff berth. After a7-0-1 start, the Falcons lost six of their next seven games, including two games at home against North Texas and New Mexico which knocked them out of the nation’s Top 20.

Despite not gaining abid to the NCAA playoffs, the Falcons’ 11-6-2 overall mark was their best record since 1988, and one of the best marks in the last decade.

The Falcons will lose seven seniors, including team captain Willie Baumhofer and leading scorer John Jost. However, the coaching staff is optimistic about the 1991 squad as several starters will return as well as abevy of talented junior varsity players.

CIC Callie Calhoun

History Symposium Analyzes Vietnam War

By Capt. Dawn Hewitt, Department of History

The Academy’s Department of History and the Association of Graduates sponsored the 14th Military History Symposium, Vietnam 1964-1973: An American Dilemma” during Oct. 17-19 1990. Historians and military professionals from around the world participated in the event. Sessions analyzed such topics as: Assessing the Scholarship, Evaluating the War during the Johnson Presidency, The View from Vietnam (which examined both North and South Vietnamese perceptions of the war), and Evaluating the War during the Nixon Presidency.

The highlight of the symposium was the 33rd Harmon Memorial Lecture on the evening of Oct. 17. Professor George C. Herring, Jr. of the University of Kentucky presented: “Cold Blood: LBJ’s Conduct of Limited War in Vietnam, ”in which he discussed President Lyndon Johnson’s failure to adopt aclear-cut military strategy in Vietnam and the impact of that deficiency on the American effort. At aformal banquet on Oct. 18, Lt. Col. John Pratt, USAF (Retired), now of Colorado State University, delivered asuperb address entitled, “Seeking aHappy Medium: Film and Literary Views of the Vietnam War.” His presentation focused on the serious literature available on Vietnam as well as how the war has been portrayed in films.

The Symposium ended on Oct. 19 with apanel discussion on the “Perceptions and Realities of the Vietnam War.” Panel members included such distinguished commentators as William P. Bundy, former assistant secretary of state for East Asian Af¬ fairs; Senator George S. McGovern, former senator and Democratic party nominee for president in 1972; and Maj. Gen. Robert N. Ginsburgh, USAF (Retired), former member of the National Security Council.

In conjunction with the symposium, aphotographic exhibit of the war was on display at the Permanent Professors Gallery in Fairchild Hall. The Aerospace Audiovisual Service’s chief photo¬ journalist, Ken Hackman, selected aseries of photos portraying the Air Force’s role in Vietnam. The exhibit marked the fi rst time that the Air Force has formally shown these unique images, many of which were recorded by Hackman himself.

Also in concert with the symposium, seven paintings by Lt. Col. Carlin J. Kielcheski, USAF (Retired), depicting montages of the Vietnam War, were rediscovered. The paintings, which had originally been displayed in Mitchell Hall, had been put in storage four years ago after the dining hall was renovated. These paint¬ ings were placed on permanent display in the Officers’ Club following the symposium’s conclusion.

The Military History Symposium, along with other academic programs such as the Academy Assembly, the Ira E. Eaker Lec¬

Graduate Desert Storm Update

The AOG receives only limited official information on the status of USAF Academy graduates involved in Opera¬ tion Desert Storm. We can at this time report the status of the following alumni:

Capt. Jeffry J. Olson, Class of 1986, was listed as killed while anavigator on aB-52G aircraft on Feb. 3, 1991.

Maj. Paul J. Weaver, Class of 1979, was listed as missing as of Feb. 3, 1991 while acrewmember on an AC-130H Spectre gunship.

Maj. Thomas E. Griffith, Jr., Class of 1979, was listed as captured on Jan. 25, 1991 while aweapons systems oper¬ ator (WSO) on an F-15E aircraft.

Capt. Harry M. Roberts, Class of 1982, was listed as captured on Jan. 23, 1991 while apilot of an F-16C air¬ craft.

tures, and the Reich Distinguished Lectures, are supported regularly through endowment funds administered by the Associa¬ tion of Graduates and through the Air Force Academy Fund.

Lt. Gen. A. P.

USAF

sixth superintendent of the Air Force Academy,

left, listens to Gen. Bryce Poe II, USAF (Retired), center, during abreak in proceedings of the 14th Military History Syposium held at the Academy last October. At right is Col. William E. Richardson, AOG vice chairman and head of the Academy’s Department of Computer Science. General Poe is the head of the Air Force Historical Society.

Reflections On War

By Lt.Col. Dick Coppock (USAF, Ret), ’61 AOG Executive Vice President

As Isit watching the initial television reports of the commitment of U.S. and coalition forces to Desert Sword on 16 January 1991, many thoughts come to mind. USAFA graduates who are combat veterans must be experiencing amixture of similar feelings and seeking avenue for sharing them. These are mine...

The launching of this military effort brings me close to tears — not because Iquestion the need, but because Iabhor the fact that the need exists. Yet again we must commit the lives of men and women to preserve freedom. Will the world never come to terms with the need for continuing peace? In the same breath, however, I earnestly hope that those who oppose this action will attempt to remember why we Americans are able to enjoy our freedoms. For two centuries we have held the belief that freedoms, ours and others, must be backed by an aggressive commitment to their defense. Others, as aresult, have learned to tread lightly and think twice before attacking our shores and our freedoms.

Apart of me wants to be apart of Desert Sword. Having ex¬ perienced combat before, Imust have something to offer. It’s dismaying to admit that, relatively, war is ayoung person’s business. Nevertheless, were the call to come, many of the “elder” veterans would surely respond.

We’ve apparently learned some lessons. “Pauses” and similar second chances seem not at this time to be in our game plan. If only that had been the case some 20 years ago... Given that, I earnestly hope that this conflict will be prosecuted with our full capabilities to aquick, definitive conclusion.

We’ll “win” and in the aftermath find away to win the peace as well. If armed conflict in the world remains anecessity, then we must at last find the key to turning military victory into something which benefits the world community forever.

We will, hopefully, upon their return, honor those who fought the good fight. We’ll welcome them, unlike in recent times, with open arms, parades, honors and all that those who serve truly deserve.

It’s indeed fitting and proper that tribute be paid to those who choose to serve our Nation and the world. To those who served during our history we indeed owe our basic freedoms.

Clark,

(Retired),

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Graduate’s Techno-Thriller Book Hard to Put Down

ABook Review of: The Iskra Incident by Col. Jimmie H. Butler, USAF (Ret)

E.P. Dutton, 1990, 377 pp„ $19.95

Hey, Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, Stephen Coonts, et al, move over and make room for Colonel Jimmie H. Butler, USAF (Ret). Jimmie Butler, USAFA Class of 1963, had me going from the mo¬ ment Istarted reading his book The Iskra Incident until Ifinished it. Only once or twice when the pace slowed ever so slightly, did he let me pause and catch my breath.

The book starts you out at amilitary airfield at Vladivostok with aDecember blizzard, growing in intensity, swirling around an 11-62 jetliner sitting on the parking ramp. By the end of the first chapter, the airliner, packed with some of the most import¬ ant Russian leaders who were to sign an arms limitation treaty, crashes into the Pacific Ocean just off Point Reyes near San Francisco.

The rest of book keeps you centered in and around San Fran¬ cisco: and since Ilive east of Oakland Icould easily project myself into the locales in the book. We meet Air Force Colonel Jack Phillips, our hero, at San Francisco International Airport awaiting the arrival of the Soviet delegation. Of course the Soviet airliner doesn’t arrive, and Phillips is assigned by the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force to investigate the incident. His in¬ vestigation centers on why did aUSAF F-15 pilot fire amissile at the Soviet plane just prior to its crashing? Why are the Russians so secretive about their recovery effort to the point of firing on anyone coming too close to the recovery site? And who is the beautiful, aggressive reporter who becomes almost permanently attached to Phillips and what part in all this does she really play? And why is the KGB so involved as to make attempts on his life? He figures out the loss of the plane is crucial to aplot that could mean total destruction of the United States in anuclear holocaust. And time is running out, the clock has started! Jack Phillips is racing against time to prove to the chief of staff and

We Remember

Amy Carney and daughter Gina place ayellow ribbon on the Academy’s north gate guard building in mid January. Members of the Officers’ Wives’ Club and others with friends and family deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield placed ribbons around the academy to demonstrate their support of academy members there. (Photo by Sgt. Michael Reinhardt)

subsequently to the President that the Soviets are up to no good. The book is nonstop, action-packed, suspenseful and keeps you guessing right to the end. Iloved it and highly recommend it.

(Reviewed by Col. Jerry D. Driscoll, USAF (Ret), Class of 1963.)

BETA CCORPORA TION JOINS AOG AS CORPORA TE MEMBER

Betac Corporation has recently been accepted by the Association of Graduates as its newest corporate lifetime member, bringing lifetime corporate memberships to a total of 19.

Betac Corporation provides systems engineering support in C3I. Emphasis is placed on mission analysis, concept development, service/theater-level architectures and plans, training, and systems design, development, integration, test and evaluation. Other areas of expertise include integrated logistics support to research and development decision¬ making, contingency/crisis management systems, digital video interactive (DVI), LIC/Special OPS, and total system security. The common ingredient in Betac’s work is that it involves the analysis and solution of real-world, systemoriented problems. Distinctive capabilities exist in Indica¬ tions and Warning, expert knowledge-based systems, deci¬ sion aids, and SETA.

Corporate Headquarters is 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arling¬ ton, Va. 22209. Telephone: (703) 243-9200. Other offices are located in or near Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hampton, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; San Antonio and San Angelo, Texas. Additional Betac teams are on site in Atlanta, Ga.; Honolulu, Hawaii; St. Louis, Mo.; Tampa, Fla.; and Stut¬ tgart, Germany.

PARACHUTE TEAM REUNION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25-28

Tremendous interest response has been generated for the Silver An¬ niversary Reunion of the Air Force Academy Parachute Team “Wings of Blue”. The April 25-28, 1991 reunion will be headquartered at the Colorado Springs Hilton Inn and Convention Center, with over fl ow lodging at the Hampton Inn North. Special discount airfare ar¬ rangements are available through Delta Air Lines Special Meetings Department.

The hospitality suite at the Col¬ orado Springs Hilton Inn will be open beginning at noon on Thurs¬ day, with registration continuing through Saturday. AThursday evening welcome party will take place at the Hilton from 1900 to 2200 hours. Agolf tournament will be held on Friday, along with academy tours and briefings for the nongolfers. Airmanship training facilities at the airfield will be toured that afternoon, followed by parachute exhibition jumping at 1500 hours, weather permitting. This will be followed by apicnic “vous” and other ac¬ tivities to be arranged by class reps. The weekend highlight will be abanquet on Saturday evening featuring anewly-produced video (Continued on next page.)

AOG Board Approves Major Register Format Changes

At the Dec. 1, 1990 AOG Board of Directors meeting, board members approved publishing the Register of Graduates in a modified format which includes presentation of nonequivalent in¬ formation for members versus nonmembers. The decision was made recognizing that to do otherwise obligates members to pay the considerable costs associated with the publication of extensive biographical information on those graduates who choose not to be apart of the AOG.

The changes, which will result in the savings of considerable printing and postage costs, will take place as the appropriate soft¬ ware is developed. The Register of Graduates format guidelines are as follows:

—Continue to publish an expanded Register every five years and information updates in the intervening four-year condensed versions. However, in condensed versions, printed information updates will only reflect the most current position, location, ad¬ dress, etc. “Historical updates” which reflect past positions, locations, etc., will only be printed in the expanded version.

—The most recent graduating class will have full biographical information printed on all graduates, regardless of membership status, in their year of graduation.

—Members, or individuals whose membership has expired since 1July of the previous year, will have biographical informa¬ tion published, including most current known address and spouse’s name.

—Nonmembers, defined as graduates who have not been members since 1July of the previous year, will not have any biographical information printed on them other than AOG locator number, full name, and rank (to include active duty, reserve, guard, resigned, including year/date for retirement or separation). Latest address, current or last-known job, and spouse’s name will be published if the nonmember has provided an information update of any type during the previous five years.

—Publish limited information on deceased graduates in all ver¬ sions of the Register until all members of the class are deceased. The entry would contain the following information: AOG locator number, full name, rank at time of death, year of death, location and cause of death.

—Delete Graduation Order of Merit from all entries.

—On all graduates, refl ect date of last update from the graduate, to include month and year.

AOG Arranges Special Airline Discount Rates

The AOG has arranged for special group discount rates for in¬ dividual round-trip travel to Colorado Springs and Denver for the following 1991 events:

New Appointee Orientations: 14-15 March 1991; 4-5 April and 18-19 April 1991

Graduation Week Activities: 17 May-5 June 1991

Class of 1995 Entrance into the Academy: 26-28 June 1991

Class of ’61 Reunion: 1-5 August 1991

Parents’ Weekend: 28 August-4 September 1991

Class of ’71 and ’81 Reunions &Homecoming: 17-24 September 1991

Class of ’66 Reunion 7-10 November 1991

American Airlines Discounts

The special round-trip airfare discounts with American Airlines, including American Eagle, is a45 percent discount from standard coach fare or five percent from any other lowest ap¬ plicable fare following all published rules. The discounts apply to flights from the Continental United States, Hawaii, San Juan, St. Croix and St. Thomas. Flights from Canada receive a35 percent discount from standard coach fare.

Discounted travel rates for the above events are valid two days prior to the event until two days after the event date shown above. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance. Reserva¬ tions can be made through atravel agency or by calling American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790. In either case, ask for “Star Number

(Parachute Reunion: from previous page.)

presentation detailing the history of the Parachute Team “Wings

Avery nice coffee table book illustrating the first 25 years of the Air Force Academy Parachute Team is available for purchase, price not yet determined as of press time. Also, alimited edition signed and numbered lithograph commemorating the “Wings of Blue” is available for $100, with part of the proceeds benefiting the Parachute Team. To order the history book or alimited edi¬ tion print, or for more detailed information about them or any of the planned reunion activities, please contact Cass Casada, ’71, P.O. Box 21411, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121. Telephone (801) 942-1411. For reunion registration, contact the Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-6600. Telephone (719) 472-4513/2067/2073 (DSN 259-XXXX).

SOIZIVT” in order to insure you receive this special rate.

America West Airlines Discounts

America West Airlines is also offering discounted round-trip rates for flights into Colorado Springs and Denver. The rates are a 45 percent off of the full-day coach fare or five percent discount off of the lowest fare in effect the dates the tickets are purchased with all published rules in effect. These discounts apply to flights from the Continental United States and Hawaii. Flights from Canada receive a35 percent discount from the full-day coach fare.

Discounted travel rates for the above events are valid three days prior to the event until three days after the event date shown above. Travelers may also take advantage of intermediate stopovers in Phoenix and Las Vegas during this time frame for an additional $30 fee. (Stopovers must be reflected in your itinerary.) Tickets must be purchased at least seven days in advance. Reservations can be made through atravel agency or by calUng America West Airlines at 1-800-548-7575, Select 1. In either case, ask for CAMS Code 3343AF to insure you receive this special rate.

New Corporate Member

The Association of Graduates welcomes the Government Elec¬ tronics Group of Motorola, Inc. as anew corporate member. Accepting the plaque from AOG Executive Vice President Dick Coppock, is Motorola’s Bob Holcomb, ’62, group manager. Facilities Operations. Members of the Government Electronics Group with Coppock and Holcomb are, from left, Mike Lynch, Smokey Stover,

of Blue”.

’61; Holcomb; Jack Anderson, ’62; Coppock; Joe Debes, ’75; Ray Leopold, ’67; Skip Penney and Kirk Porter.

ACADEMY ALUMNI ALERT

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

Does the federal government fully fund the United States Air Force Academy? In talking with graduates and considering our own knowledge before taking these positions, most of us would have answered “yes.” But, in fact, this is simply not true. No matter what year you graduated, private dollars were given to the Academy to provide some type of support in terms of facilities (Eisenhower Golf Course, Falcon Stadium, Visitor Center, etc.) or programs (Academy Assembly, conferences, lectures, clubs, etc.). We believe it is important that the graduates and cadets understand there are six private organizations which support the Academy by providing this much-needed funding to our alma mater. The federal government pays for the basic Academy pro¬ grams but it’s the private organizations (some also known as foundations”) that fund the Academy programs which provide the “extra margin of excellence” for cadets and keep the Academy atop undergraduate institution. This article will focus on the six Academy-related foundations and provide abrief synopsis of each foundation and how it supports the Academy through non-government funding.

Our office is on the superintendent’s staff under the Academy Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs. We parallel the development and alumni offices of most universities except that our government employee status prevents us from soliciting funds. You now understand the need for foundations! Our of fi ce serves as aone-stop shopping place for our fund-raising founda¬ tions. Organizations throughout the Academy provide us their prioritized list of needs for various projects that are abenefit to the Academy but will not be federally funded. Acommittee from the Academy merges these prioritized lists into the Academy Needs List (approved by the superintendent) for the foundations as well as individuals seeking to give agift to the Academy.

Association of Graduates (AOG). The AOG was established in 1965 to provide support to the Academy and its graduates. Addi¬ tionally, the AOG conducts the annual AFA Fund drive which results in $100,000 to $150,000 in support of areas determined by the AOG Board of Directors. Memorial accounts for the Academy and its graduates are handled by the AOG. Programs which have been supported by the AOG are sailplanes, cadet clubs. Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar, Academy Assembly, Cadet Squadron Improvement Program, post¬ graduate scholarships, graduate dependent scholarships, aprep school scholarship for acadet candidate, and funding for various other programs to include seminars, symposiums, and lecture series. Currently, the AOG is in the midst of acapital campaign dedicated toward building the Alumni House.

The Air Force Academy (AFA) Foundation. The AFA Foun¬ dation was established in 1954 by local prominent businessmen, such as Mr. Thayer Tutt, Mr. Joseph Reich, Sr., and Mr. Jack Manning, to provide capital improvements on the Academy. This foundation is responsible for having raised funds for Falcon Stadium, Eisenhower Golf Course, and the Farish Memorial Recreation Center. Their most recent project is the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center which was dedicated in June 1986.

The Falcon Foundation. The Falcon Foundation was establish¬ ed in 1958 to provide private prep school scholarships annually to prospective USAFA cadets. Up to 100 potential cadets receive scholarships to private prep schools throughout the United States. Since 1985, the Falcon Foundation has also provided $15,000 to $45,000 support for educational programs such as Navigation Career Day, guest lecturers, and the Arnold Papers.

Academy Academic Development Fund (AADF). The AADF was established in 1985 to provide endowed chairs for the

Academy. The plan is to have one endowed chair in each academic department plus one for the superintendent, dean, and athletic director. In addition, there is aplan for an endowed chair for leadership. In order to endow achair, adonation of at least $1.5 million is required. Since October 1989, three fully-endowed chairs have been dedicated: the Maj. Gen. William Lyon (USAFR, Retired) Chair in Professional Ethics and Philosophy, the Brig. Gen. Robert F. McDermott (USAF, Retired) Chair for Excellence, and the Wesley W. Posvar Chair in Political Science. Also, the Olin Foundation has partially endowed aChair in Na¬ tional Security.

Friends of the Air Force Academy Library. The Friends of the AFA Library was established in 1987 to provide support to the Cadet Library. This organization, basically supported through its membership, was instrumental in obtaining the collections of Lt. Col. Yvonne C. Pateman (USAF, Retired), the Women Air Ser¬ vice Pilots, Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault (USAF, Retired), and the microfilm records of the Flying Tigers.

LaFayette Foundation. The LaFayette Foundation was established in 1987 to raise funds for an Academy museum. Cur¬ rently, the Academy and the LaFayette Foundation are working to determine the theme, purpose, and story line of the museum. Aviation leadership will be the focus of this unique and important facility.

Rules Outlined for Grad Golf Course Use

Through the efforts of the Association of Graduates (AOG) and the Directorate of Development and Alumni Programs, the following procedures have been arrived at for graduates wishing to play golf at the Academy’s Eisenhower Golf Course.

Active Duty and Retired Graduates may schedule their own tee times by calling (719) 472-3456, 24 hours in advance. These are the same reservation rules applicable to all active-duty personnel and retirees not stationed at the Academy. Green fees are $12 dur¬ ing the week and $14 during the weekend. Reciprocal privileges are in effect for active-duty graduates who have annual member¬ ships at other Air Force courses.

Nonretired, Nonactive Duty Graduate AOG Members: The AOG will select eight tee times per month on an as-available basis. Nonretired graduate AOG members who are no longer on active duty may play at these special times. Graduates wishing to use these tee times must make reservations through Steve Knight at the AOG. He will provide the golf course with the names of the players and their tee times. We emphasize that these graduates must go through the AOG office for reservations.

Graduates who are unable to fit one of the eight tee times into their schedule will be put on aspace-available basis. These golfers must contact Steve Knight at the AOG in advance regarding golf¬ ing opportunities. The AOG will notify golf course personnel when agraduate will be visiting the Academy and desires to play golf. Golf course personnel will place the graduate member’s name on awaiting list and fit the golfers into existing groups as best they can.

Green fees for nonretired, nonactive duty graduates are $25 during the week and $30 on weekends.

Reunions and Homecoming: Atournament will be scheduled by the Academy and the AOG to accommodate graduates at aset fee for all players. The fee will be independent of military status or golf course membership.

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ATTENTION IN THE AREA

By Col. Jock C.H. Schwank (USAF, Ret), ’60 AOG Vice President, Services

Airline Discount Program Expanded

The AOG has culminated arrangements to expand its airline discount program for AOG members, their families and friends. The expanded ser¬ vice, which will be especially beneficial to those living on the west coast, adds an AOG agreement with America West Airlines. The AOG has an existing agreement with American Airlines and American Eagle. The ar¬ rangements with all three carriers offer very favorable group discount rates to individuals traveling to either Colorado Springs or Denver for significant Academy events. (The specific details are reported in a separate article in the magazine.) The AOG extends its sincere thanks to both companies for their willingness to work with the AOG staff in making this expanded discount program areality.

Register Deadlines Aired

Amajor AOG service is one of providing up-to-date information on graduates through the annual Register of Graduates. The most recent book was mailed to members of record in early December of 1990. Please note that biographical data forms will NOT be mailed to individual graduates this year. The biographical information form printed at the center of each magazine should be used to update graduate data. 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. Information updates to be included in the 1991 Register must be received by 1July 1991. To receive this year’s Register, the association must have your current address not later than INovember 1991.

Improper Register Use Detected

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 commercial pur¬ pose. Doing so is strictly prohibited and is in direct violation of copyright.

First Class Mailing Offered

The association offers afirst class publication mailing program which greatly speeds publications to U.S. and APO addresses. This service costs $12 (increased from the previous $10 fee due to the February postal rate hike) annually in addition to regular membership fees, and provides for the mailing of Checkpoints magazine and the Register of Graduates at fi rst class rates.

REUNION CONTACTS

’61 (30th) 1-4 Aug 91

Col (Ret) Mike Quinlan

17325 Caribou Drive

Monument, CO 80132

Ph: 719-488-2464 (H)

1-800-525-7164 (W)

Col (Ret) Charles Neel

1430 Big Valley Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Ph: 719-598-0646 (H)

719-548-0888 (W)

Hotel: Marriott

’81 (10th) 19-22 Sept 91

Contact your group represen¬ tative during Academy duty hours. Commercial:

719-472-xxxx, DSN: 259-xxxx

1st GP Capt John Marlin

ext 2655

2nd Gp Capt Marty France

ext 4110

3rd Gp Capt Doc Hook

ext 3257

4th Gp Capt Bud Rafferty

ext 3680

Hotel: Sheridan Hotel (South)

’66 (25th) 7-10 Nov 91

Col Paul Viotti

P.O. Box 138

USAF Academy, CO 80840

Ph: 719-472-2270 (W)

Hotel: Marriott

’71 (20th) 19-22 Sept 91

LtCol John Blind

6185 Little Johnny Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Ph: 719-472-2531 (W)

DSN: 259-2531

Hotel: Marriott

Parachute Team, Silver

Anniversary 25-28 April 91

Cass Casada

P.O. Box 21411

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Ph: 801-942-1411 (H)

Hotel: Hilton Inn of Colorado Springs

Southwest Ohio Chapter

The Southwest Ohio Chapter (Wright-Patterson AFB area), once one of the most active AOG chapters, has recently gone to an inactive status. With the recent PCS of Dan Daley, ’71, there are no active officers of the chapter left in the area. The chapter’s funds were transferred to the AOG to hold until the chapter is reactivated. The AOG would be pleased to work with any group of graduates in the Southwest Ohio area willing to rejuvenate the chapter to its previous outstanding role in furthering camaraderie and support among graduates. Interested individuals should contact Colonel Schwank, this column’s author.

Keep Your Address Current

The AOG needs your help and all it takes is acall or acard from you. When you move, we have no way of knowing your new address without your help. If you don’t give us your new address, you won’t receive your publications, reunion information. Academy mailings, etc. If we do not have acurrent address for you, we attempt to send your mail to the most current address we have on file for your parents. So, as aback-up, please be sure you also keep their address current with the AOG office. Further, when you change your address with the AOG, attempt to use your “ZIP plus 4’’ as it will speed the delivery of your mail and ultimately reduce AOG mailing costs.

AOG Zip Code Change

We have been notified by postal authorities that the last four digits of the Association of Graduates’ “zip plus 4” code at the Academy has been changed from 80840-5000 to 80840-6600. While our stationery will not reflect the new numbers until the current supply is exhausted, members should begin using the new “plus-4” code now to expedite delivery of mail.

Corporate Life Members Association of Graduates, USAFA

Air Academy National Bank

Air Force Association

Ampex Corporation

Betac Corporation

Boeing Aerospace Company

Budget Rent aCar Corporation

Continental Electronics

(Division of Varian Associates,Inc.)

Electronic Data Systems Corporation

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. 80840-6600. Phone (719) 472-4513.

Association of Graduates Available Member Bene fi ts/Services

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

CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE-

your quarterly link to friends, classmates and the Academy.

REGISTER OF GRADUATES—

annual presentation of biographical information on all Academy graduates.

AOG MASTERCARD—

favorable terms and credit limits from Air Academy National Bank.

SCHOLARSHIPS—

● apreparatory school scholarship via the Falcon Foundation.

●post secondary scholarships to graduates’ children

SABER RENTAL—

sets of six for the military wedding.

REUNION/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.

MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIA—

Academy/AOG-unique items created especially for members.

CHAPTERS—

support for some 25 chapters throughout the world.

LOCATOR SERVICE— need to find afellow graduate? We help!

HOTEL DISCOUNTS—

● save 10% at participating Clarion, Comfort, Econo Lodge, Rodeway, Friendship, 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.

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

Various AOG Life Membership Options Explained

The AOG offers an expanded life membership plan for graduate and associate members. This plan features rates based on the member’s age and the following payment options:

Less

50

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

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

$50 added to the lump sum payment price

$4.50 added to each 1-year monthly payment

$2.50 added to each 2-year monthly payment

$25 added to each semiannual payment

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

For our members’ convenience, the AOG, in cooperation with the Air Academy National Bank (AANB), will accept payment of 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 a14.9 percent finance charge and, effective Jan. 2, 1991, no annual fee (application forms can be obtained from AANB by calling l-8(X)-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. 80840-6600 or calling (719) 472-4513/2067.

MCI Continues Telephone Service from Saudi Arabia

MCI, working in conjunction with the Saudi Arabian Telephone Administration, offers MCI CALL USA service from Saudi Arabia. With MCI CALL USA, MCI customers can originate calls from Saudi Arabia to anywhere in the United States at significant savings.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the access number to reach an MCI Operator is: 1-8(X)-11. The rates for CALL USA from Saudi Arabia are as follows: First minute: $3.03, each additional minute: $1.09.

NOTE: Regular MCI CALL USA surcharges apply. ($2 per call surcharge and $5 per collect call.)

Existing MCI customers are automatically eligible for MCI CALL USA service. For more information, please contact MCI customer service at 1-800-444-3333. AOG members who wish to subscribe to MCI service under the special discount offered through the AOG, should call 1-800-SKY-USAF for enrollment.

SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS

WITH FAMILY STATIONED IN SAUDI ARABIA

MCI is providing free emergency CALL USA service on an indefinite basis to U.S. military personnel through the American Red Cross. As part of its ongoing services, the Red Cross provides emergency communications to military personnel in the event of birth, death or family illness.

From: NAME

DATE.

AOG Biographical Information

.1 am aGRADUATE/ASSOCIATE member. (Circle One)

Member M .SSN

To: AOG, USAF Academy

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

Decorations/Honors Awarded

If spouse is aUSAFA Grad, State Year. .Spouse’s Name. Marital Status Change. Parent’s Status/Address Change

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

Association of Graduates

United States Air Force Academy Coiorado 80840-6600

AOG &USAFA Gift Merchandise

Large Mugs (white)

Small Mugs (blue)

Coffee Cups (white)

USAFA Silk Tie (blue or garnet)

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

Lance Sijan Book (Into the Mouth of the Cat by Malcolm McConnell, 2S3 pages, hardbound)

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

Academy Sport Cap

With class year: Without numerals

Laser-Engraved Walnut Plaque (of Cadet Area)

Cadet Saber (Sold to graduate AOG members only)

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

FINE ART PRINTS

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

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

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

TOTAL ENCLOSED

CHAPTER NEWS |

NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

Congratulations to the 1990 Falcon Liberty Bowl players and coaches on their outstanding performance against Ohio State. Ihave never seen abetter effort or a better prepared football team. Special kudos to the players who call the North Texas area home including Rhodes Scholar Chris Howard. You made us couch potatoes proud.

Desert Shield has called Ron Hale, Dave Stonehouse, Dave Roberts, Greg Sveska, Dave Garner, and Mike Lee to duty. Our prayers and thoughts go out to them and their families.

Congratulations to Steve and Kathy Pruss on the arrival of a6lb., 11 oz. Gregory on Nov. 10, 1990. Mother and son are doing well. Steve is still alawyer

Where are you grads who live in the North Texas area? We know that there are several hundred of you who are missing out on our legendary parties and events. We need your participation. After narrowly losing a22-28 flag football game to aNavy team led by an ex-Dallas Cowboy Ring-ofHonor quarterback who shall remain nameless, we had to forfeit our game with the Army team. Desert Shield claimed too many of our people. Dave Stonehouse, Steve Pruss, Tom Stites, and Charlie Richardson, to mention afew who played against Navy, looked good but felt bad for aweek. Ijust felt bad for aweek.

At the fi rst annual Bowlarama, Lance Ammon bowled a250 first game score. John Quincy also bowled 260 —it just took him three games to do it. Where have you been hanging out John?

The fall barbeque was held at the beautiful home of IGem and Ann Kalberer. Ann manged to retain her dignity in spite of the copious amounts of food, beer and

intellectual military brilliance (interpret BS) distributed by Roy Marshall, ’63; A1 Richardson, ’66; Mike Buchelay, ’66; and Bill Conn, ’73. It took Klem two days with ashovel to clean the house.

Joe Kreimborg guarantees that we will retain the basketball trophy in the March Madness Basketball Tournament if the San Antonio Spurs do not cut David Robinson. We are watching the waiver wire.

Dr. John Quincy was elected president of the North Texas Chapter at the January business beer bust and bull slinging meeting. “Painless” is aFt. Worth dentist who retired from the Reserves in June 1990. No one questions his sense of timing. His lovely wife, Karen, is working on her advanced degree in nursing. She loves the math courses. They promise to provide another year of outstanding leadership to our helter-skelter organization. Good luck John and Karen.

Events for the new year should provide something special for everyone. Brig. Gen. Jim Ulm, ’61, was to be our guest speaker on Feb. 1. The Founders Day Ball will be at the Summit Hotel on April 6and there will be agolf tournament with the Alamo Chapter as well as with Army and Navy. Tennis, softball, football and bowling tournaments are also scheduled. We invite the participation of all grads, spouses (or friends), and children in our activities. If you cannot find an activity that interests you, make one up. We’ll try it.

To join the chapter, send a$20 check to our permanent mailbox: NTAAFAG, (North Texas Association of Air Force Academy Graduates), P.O. Box 821892, Dallas, Texas 75383-1892. In addition to becoming aprivileged member, you will receive alist of graduates who live in the area. We look forward to seeing you. If

you have any input for the next Check¬ points, call Jerry Ahmann at metro (817) 481-7284. (Jerry Ahmann, ’63).

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

The Northern California Chapter con¬ tinues to meet on aquarterly basis. We had alarge, enthusiastic turnout at our meeting at Mountain Home Inn on Dec. 1, 1990. The next two meetings will be on March 9, 1991 at Travis and June 8, 1991 at Treasure Island. If you would like to get on our mailing list or participate in any of these events, contact Chuck Reed at Reed, Elliott, Creech &Roth, 99 Almaden Blvd., Eighth Floor, San Jose, Calif. 95113, Telephone: (408) 993-9911. Fax: (408) 993-1335. fC//McA:/?ecc(, ’70)

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

Greetings from Orange County! All con¬ tinues well along the California coast. The chapter participated in three major events since our last Checkpoints article. On Aug. 24th, alarge group of graduates and their guests met at the El Toro Air Station Golf Course for the second of our 1990 golfing seminars. Once again, the scramble bestball format provided great competition. Bob Carey, ’70, as always, did asuperb job in setting up the tournament and in pairing up the teams. This time the team of Bob Willis, ’68, and Tom Gibbs, ’65, won the coveted free golf ball with an excellent score of 73. Tom Summers, ’75, and Bill Ross, ’69, were runners-up with a75 and Steve Hagins, ’69, and guest, and Denny Shields, ’71, and guest tied for third with 77. All in all, another great time was had with the usual Ken WENTZEL, ’64, story.

It seems that Dick Miller, ’67, saw Ken pull out some beige colored golf balls that were all lumpy (Ken being too embarrassed to use his butterfly balls since Carey says they are too small to hit). When Dick politely queried Ken concerning their origin, Ken admitted that he had them when he was at the Academy. Dick offered to buy them since he did not have any anti¬ que balls in his golf collection. And so it went.

Once again, our thanks to Bob Carey for his excellent help with the two tourna¬ ments. The group attended ageneral membership meeting at the El Toro Of¬ fi cer’s Club immediately after the tourna¬ ment to replenish vital fluids. Watch for a flyer for the 1991 meets and plan on atten¬ ding.

The chapter also participated in alarge tailgate party hosted by the San Diego

The Northern California Chapter group met at the Marines’ Memorial Club in San Francisco for their October meeting.

Chapter prior to the USAFA -San Diego State football game on Sept. 29. This tailgate party is held each year that USAFA plays in Southern California at the “H-3 area of the Jack Murphy Stadium parking

lot.

Our last gathering was another bigscreen family-room party, hosted by Scott and Susan Jackson, ’67, at their lovely Spy Glass Hill home, for the Liberty Bowl game. What agreat party capped by the Falcon’s surprise 23-11 victory! Agroup of 20 grads, spouses, family, and friends were led in cheers and jeers by Bill Ross, ’69, and Denny Shields, ’71. It was amazing that Tom, ’75, and Tobbie Summer’s onemonth-old Tracy slept through it all. The group voted the two most valuable palyers for the Falcons were cornerback McDon¬ ald for his two great interceptions and Ohio State quarterback Frey for his three. It was atreat and thanks again to the Jacksons for putting their beautiful home at risk.

That’s all for now. Watch for an update on the spring/summer family picnic. Also Wayne LeFors, ’63, wants to notify grads in the local area to please call him at (714) 840-4445 for info on possible liaison officer openings. Please call Scott Jackson, ’67, at (714) 752-8585 or me at 832-8067 for chapter information or for amembership application. (Craig Johnson, ’70).

RED BARON CHAPTER

The European “Red Baron” Chapter held apre-Christmas dinner with their spouses at the Cannon hotel at Ramstein AB, Germany, to welcome the cadets who had just completed their one-semester ex¬ change at the French Air Force Academy in Salon de Provence, France. The USAFE deputy chief of staff for Opera¬ tions, Maj. Gen. James Jamerson, ’63, and his wife, Lynda, hosted the scrump¬ tious pot-luck buffet, complete with snow, Christmas music, football movies and USAFA mementoes brought in by members. The cadets had just returned

REQUESTS FOR ACADEMY STAFF AS SPEAKERS

In order to provide better assistance to AOG Chapters seeking speakers from the Academy, please submit aletter to HQ USAFA/ XPAA, Attn; Capt Flores, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-5241, at least six months in advance, with the following information: What, when, where? Who on the Academy staff would you like to have speak at your function? Also provide the names of two other speakers you would like to have if your first or second choice is not available.

Apoint of contact for the event (i.e., name, address, home and work phone numbers) is needed to make the appropriate arrangements. You can call our office at (719) 472-3832, DSN 259-3832, for initial inquiry but must back up you call with aletter re¬ questing the speaker.

from atour of Berlin where, unfortunate¬ ly, CIC Karen Suzuki had to be hospitalized, with CIC Mark Flanders staying to assist her.

At Ramstein, the cadets were given orientation briefings, avisit to the French military mission, tours of the 526th F-16 squadron by Dave Nichols, ’81, and were hosted in homes overnight with local grads.

Pictured below are host Jim Jamerson and Tom Rausch, ’62; Bob Lushbaugh, ’68; Mike Nishimuta, ’73; Dave Ruddock, ’75; John Sercel, ’79; Larry White, ’80; Walter Schmid, ’81; Dave and Janet Nichols, both ’81; Dave West, ’82; J.K. McKay, ’82; John and Erika Wynne, ’87 and ’88; Scot Gere, ’88; and the cadets. Not pictured, but also attending were Greg Findlay, ’74, and our 86th TFW commander. Col. Jamie Gough, ’66.

The Red Baron Chapter is planning an early spring “Founder’s Day” dinner, and hopes to have ahighly-placed early

grad, Gen. Robert Oaks, ’59, now CINCUSAFE and commander, AAFCE, as guest speaker.

The Red Baron Chapter invites any grads reading this who are stationed in the central European region to get on our mailing list by contacting Capt. Dave West at Ramstein, 480-7246, or at P.O. Box 5753, APO N.Y. 09012. With hun¬ dreds of graduates in the region, we hope to expand our activities and look forward to your participation. (Mike Nishimuta,

’73)

THUNDERBIRD CHAPTER

Greetings from Las Vegas! The Thunderbird Chapter of the AOG is now off and running. After ahectic fi ve months of organizing and conducting a membership drive, the chapter’s officers turned their attention to organizing our first official event. This was aquicklyarranged road trip on Sept. 29 to the AFA-San Diego State football game. Although attendance was limited, agood* time was had by all at the pregame tailgate hosted by the San Diego County Chapter of the AOG. They did agreat job! We are already looking forward to the tailgate party two years from now.

Chapter of fi cers elected at our September luncheon are Harry Laws, ’69, president; Jeff Ingalls, ’83, vice president; Brett Telford ’87, secretary; and Mark Price, ’83, treasurer.

The chapter now has an official charter, constitution and bylaws. Board members and chapter officers are planning the chapter’s first annual State of the Wing dinner for March 9at the Nellis Of fi cers’ Club. Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Charles Hamm is scheduled to speak to graduates, spouses and parents of graduates/cadets on current Academy issues. We are looking forward to his up¬ date on Academy activities and changes.

For more information on upcoming events, please write us at 1211 Prairie View Drive, Las Vegas, Nev. 89110 or call me at (701) 652-3611. (Jeff Ingalls, ’83).

The Red Baron Chapter with visiting USAFA cadets at Rams¬ tein AB, Germany.

Maj. Gen. Jim Jamerson, ’63, with cadets Jonas D’Andrea, Peter Rosborough, Heather Pringle, and Luis Villanueva.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

John Melancon made history in quiet ways. As ayoung man, he dreamed of flying and competed successfully to join the first class at the Air Force Academy in 1955. When the cadet wing selected its mascot as the falcon, John was one of the first cadet falcon handlers, training and flying the only performing mascot in the NCAA. His classmates remember him as adedicated and talented cadet, abright and inquisitive student, and awarm and gentle person. Unfortunately, his dream of pilot’s wings was not to be realized as he made another kind of history: despite ranking 41st in the class, he became the first cadet to graduate without a commission because of amedical disability. That was the Air Force’s loss. After graduation, we uniformed members gradually lost touch with our lone civilian classmate. That was our loss.

John pursued excellence in acivilian career with the same energy he had shown as acadet. He settled first in Omaha, Neb., where he worked for Western Electric Company for many years. Among his more notable successes during this period of his life was his courtship and marriage to Patricia Fitzpatrick on July 17, 1962. They had three talented children: Lori (25) is currently employed as astore manager in the Riverwalk Mall in New Orleans, La. Her sister Elizabeth (24) is athird-year medical stu¬ dent at the LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Son John (22) is asenior mechanical engineering student at LSU in Baton Rouge.

In 1975, John and his family returned to his native Louisiana, settling in Baton Rouge. John established adistinguished and successful career as amaintenance systems engineer for the Loui¬ siana Department of Transportation and Development. He was also active in church, civic and community activities. For exam¬ ple, for the past 10 years, he served as treasurer of the dePaul Dyslexia Association in Baton Rouge. Those who remember his rich singing voice as amember of the Cadet Choir and Chorale will not be surprised to know that he was an active member of the St. Thomas More church choir.

That musical talent proved the final irony in the life of this ex¬ traordinary friend. Shortly after singing at the Christmas Mass at St. Thomas More in 1989, John suffered asevere asthma attack and died Christmas night. That was the world’s loss.

Writing about his life, John’s courageous wife and partner, Patricia, penned afar more eloquent epitaph than any Icould compose. She said, “He was very close to God, his family and community. The children and Iare trying to carry on the way he would have wanted us to.” (Pete Todd, ’59)

J. Thomas Evans, Jr., computer industry executive and author of widely-used books on business administration and corporate support management, died of cancer on Aug. 14, 1990 in Moun¬ tain View, Calif. He was 49 years of age and alife member of the Association of Graduates.

At the time of his death, Evans was cofounder and chief scien¬ tist of Answer Computer, Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif. He wrote the first books on field service and software support, and in 1975 he founded the Association of Field Service Managers (AFSM), now an international organization of over 6,000 members. He also helped to start the Association of Worldwide Software Support Managers (AWSSM), an interest group within AFSM Interna¬ tional. He was honored at the AFSM International annual meeting in London in 1988.

Evans graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1963 with abachelor’s degree in engineering and subsequently served four years in the Air Force. Later he attended UCLA where he received amaster’s degree in business administration.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Blair Evans, and adaughter of Mountain View; ason in San Jose; his mother, Mrs. J.T. Evans, Sr. of Duncansville, Pa.; abrother and asister.

Fred W. Walker, ’64

On Feb. 14, 1990, the U.S. Special Operations community lost one of its finest sons. Colonel Fred W. Walker (USAF, Ret) died at the MacDill AFB, Fla. base hospital after along and incredibly courageous struggle with cancer. He was alife member of the Association of Graduates.

A1964 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colonel Walker served with distinction in avariety of command and staff positions within special operations during his 25 years of service to his country, culminating his career as director of Psychological Operations (PSYOP) and Civil Affairs, J-9 at the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Prior assignments included chief, PSYOP Division, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and high-level tours on the CINCPAC staff and Air Staff in the PSYOP career fi eld.

He served as an instructor at the U.S. Air Force Special Opera¬ tions School (USAFSOS) at Hurlburt Field, Fla from 1971 to 1973, lecturing on counter insurgency, cross-cultural communica¬ tions, unconventional warfare and psychological operations, and

J. Thomas Evans, Jr., '63

John M. Melancon, ’59

Aprolific author, he has published articles on military and other general interest topics in Air University Review, National Guard, Defense and Foreign Affairs, Perspectives, and Journal of Defense and Diplomacy. He served as acofounder, executive editor, and later as editorial board chairman of Asia-Pacific Defense Forum, aU.S. Pacific Command publication. He was an adjunct faculty professor at the National Defense University in Washington D.C. and served two terms as president of the Pyschological Operations Association.

Colonel Walker was asenior pilot with more than 2,300 flying hours in C-130s, 0-2s, T-29s and T-39s, and was aqualified parachutist. His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, eight Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal. On Nov. 29, 1989, he was awarded the prestigious Gen. Richard G. Stilwell Award by the Psychological Operations Association for his career contributions to the field of PSYOP in support of U.S. national objectives.

Colonel Walker was retired (and decorated) at an emotionfilled bedside ceremony by USCINCSOC, Gen. James J. Lind¬ say, USA, on Feb 9, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Nyra Williams; children, Fred and Jenna Walker, and John, William and Broc Williams; his parents Frederick and Jeanette Walker; brother, Charles Arthur Walker; and sister, Sarah Jane Walker. The family has requested that donations be sent to: Patients Emergency Fund, Social Work Department, Building 10, Room 144C, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md. 20892.

Memorial services presided over by General Lindsay, USCINC¬ SOC, were held on Feb. 16, 1990 at the MacDill AFB base chapel and Colonel Walker was buried that same week at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii.

Someone once said, “Every man’s work is aportrait of himself.” During his appointment as General Lindsay’s J-9 com¬ bined with his previous assignments. Col. Fred Walker pioneered more PSYOP initiatives in support of U.S. national objectives than any other individual of our PSYOP community. Throughout along and valiant struggle with an illness that would have laid lesser men low, he literally “moved PSYOP mountains,” standing up the J-9 as an operational directorate within USSOCOM. Colonel Walker’s personal philosophy and the principal ethic by which he lived, can best be summed up in his own words: “The truth is the best propaganda.” (Col. RichardF. Brauer, Jr., commandant, U.S. Air Force Special Operations School, rewritten from Perspectives, Summer 1990)

James K.

Dozier, Jr., ‘66

Col. James K. Dozier, Jr., (USAF, Ret), Class of 1966, was born in Marshall, Texas on Aug. 18, 1944. He was amilitary dependent and moved frequently throughout the United States from Florida to Alaska. He graduated from Prince George High School in Virginia with an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. He graduated with abachelor of science degree in international affairs with ageography minor. He received his master’s degree in business administration and completed Air War College. He was also alife member of the Association of Graduates.

Following Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB, Okla., he was assigned to March AFB, Calif, to fly the B-52. He then volunteered for Southeast Asia and was assigned to the A-37 at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam, taking the Top Gun Award at England AFB, La. enroute. Following his tour in Southeast Asia, he was assigned to the F-111 at Nellis AFB, Nev. before reporting to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho in 1971 to initiate the new F-lllF wing. He then was transferred to McClellan AFB, Calif, in 1975 as assistant chief of Standardization and Evaluation as the chief F-111 pilot for the Air Force Logistics Command.

While in this capacity he also flew T-38 and T-33 aircraft as well as all F-111 models in functional check flights and operational test and evaluations. Colonel Dozier was then assigned to Airsouth, North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Naples, Italy as Plans and Policy staff officer in 1979. He returned to Mountain Home AFB in 1982 and completed requalification training courses and assumed duties as operations officer of the 389th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (TFTS) until April 1983. He then assumed command of the 389th TFTS on Nov. 23,1984 for two years. In August 1987, he was assigned to JUSMAG Philippines as the chief of the Air Force division and returned to the U.S. in July 1988.

Colonel Dozier was acommand pilot with over 4,150 hours of flying time. He had 301 combat missions. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, 14 Air Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal, among others.

While stationed in the Philippines, Colonel Dozier discovered he had cancer. He returned to Sacramento, Calif, with his family for treatment at Travis AFB and Audi Murphy V.A. Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. After along battle with the disease. Colonel Dozier died on Dec. 21, 1989 at the Mather AFB hospital.

Jim is survived by his wife, Melissa; his two children Wendy and Scott; his parents. Col. (Ret) James K. and Marjorie Dozier; his brother Dean Dozier; and grandmother Sally Dozier.

Jim was avery active and vital man. He would not want anyone to remember him in sadness, but the way he was and doing what he Uked best, flying the ever-blue skies and shooting skeet. He was a wonderful husband, awarm and loving father and he will be deeply missed by us all.

Fred fV. Walker, ‘64 continued visiting the school as aguest lecturer throughout his career.

In Phil there was enthusiasm for life, extraordinary intellect, a curiosity to know, and aspecial loyalty that set him apart from any man Ihave ever known.

His contributions to our Air Force and its people remain a source of pride to his family and those of us who knew him well. At Ramstein in the F-4E, Holloman in the AT-38B, and at Kadena and Tyndall in the F-15 he made things happen. There was magic in what he could do with and for people; and in the conipetitive world that surrounds the fighter business, he knew how to win.

More importantly, he taught others to operate at the same level. In the air, on the ground, at your home or his, Phil was ready to share what he knew and explore the possibilities. And for him the possibilities were endless. There are men presently in Southwest Asia who will succeed, in part, due to the tactical foun¬ dation he helped nurture in them. And that would please him.

The record speaks for itself. ..Dean’s list at the Academy, an F-4E out of pilot training, designation as adistinguished graduate during F-4 transition, early update to flight lead status while in U.S. Air Forces Europe, certi fi cation as a fl ight examiner while serving as an instructor at fighter lead-in, adistinguished graduate while at Squadron Officers School, graduation with honors from the U.S. Air Force Safety Center, selection for and upgrade to the F-15, special recognition for his safety programs by the Head¬ quarters, Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Inspector General, concur¬ rent duty as aflight commander and squadron safety officer while in PACAF, and fi nally, upgrade to F-15 RTU instructor. A legacy of excellence that Phil would characterize as average kar-

ma.

Phil died on June 26, 1990 in acharter plane crash near Panama City, Fla. His life was celebrated with family and friends at the Tyndall AFB, Fla. chapel and at this year’s Cadet/Graduate Memorial Ceremony during Homecoming. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Virginia Tett; and his three sisters, Ellen Irish, Susan Irish Ramirez, and Laura Ann Tett.

Amemorial fund has been established in Phil’s memory to be used to endow an award in his former Cadet Squadron 34. Dona¬ tions may be made to the Philip S. Irish Memorial Fund, Associa¬ tion of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-6600.

We lost somebody very special. (Rick Current)

Lunnon Dwight Williams, ’89

Second Lieutenant Lunnon Dwight Williams, Class of 1989, died of injuries received in an automobile accident on June 19, 1990 near New Baden, 111. He was born on Jan. 5, 1968 in south Florida and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School with a 4.4 grade point average. He received several honors while in high school which included being cited in “Who Is Who In High

being named a“Youth of the Year” by Schools of America, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and earning acertificate of achievement for his special understanding of American government.

Nominated to the Air Force Academy by Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Lunnon proved to be an outstanding scholar in all courses before graduating in May, 1989. He was serving at Falcon AFB, Colo, at the time of his death as aNavstar/Global Positioning System Satellite engineering officer.

Lunnon decided to give his life to God at an early age. He was baptized in Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. where he served faithfully in many activities. He was also involved in several organizations and other activities in Fort Lauderdale.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. and Wilma Williams, Sr.; one sister, Chessirite Turner; one brother, Samuel Williams, Jr.; agrandmother, Margaret Dozier Scott of Salters, S.C.; grandfather. Acorn Williams of Greeleyville, S.C; a brother-in-law, Jamie D. Turner; aniece, Samantha Williams; aunts and uncles Edith and Christopher Elims, Mary and Lt. Col. James Thompson, Dearie and Naomi Dozier, Vird E. and Harold Williams, Louise and Sam Plowden, and George E. and Junious Staggers; his finance, Jennifer Owens of Larkspur, Colo.; and ahost of other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the Mount Olive Baptist Church on June 25, 1990, Dr. Mack King Carter officiating, with interment in the Forrest Lawn Cemetary. Anote of thanks from the family was printed in Lunnon’s Homegoing Service program: “Perhaps you sent alovely card, or sat quielty in achair. Perhaps you sent a floral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did, whatever your parts, we thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts.”

At press time we had learned of the deaths of the follow¬ ing graduates and cadet;

Col. (USAF, Ret) Donald E. Madonna, Class of 1959, who died on Jan. 10, 1991 near Shreveport, La. in an air¬ craft accident while ferrying amuseum aircraft from Florida to California.

Mr. William E. Patterson, Class of 1967, who died on Oct. 30, 1990 in San Francisco, Calif.

Capt. John M. Augustine, Class of 1986, who was killed in aUH-1 helicopter accident on Jan. 14, 1991 at Edwards AFB, Calif.

C4C Shane L. Hagan, Class of 1994, who died as aresult of an automobile accident on Jan. I, 1991 in Dennison, Iowa.

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

Lunnon Dwight Williams, ’89

Philip Stephen Irish, ’78

CLASS NEWS

Pete Todd

1250 Big Valley Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

Home: (719) 531-5874

Percent members: 80

Icall it “Creative Procrastination,” this lifelong penchant of mine for putting off to the last minute all burdensome and important assignments. The down side is that an unbroken string of roommates, teachers, bosses and editors have had to put up with the inevitable 11th hour “crashes” as Ihave scrambled to meet imminent deadlines. My excuse is that I’m awaiting the jewels that invariably seem to fall into my lap in the final hours. So it was with this quarter’s column.

Trying to juggle Christmas visits, shopping, cards (also late) and other holiday activities left me short of airspeed, altitude and ideas. That blank sheet of paper refused to fill itself. Tom Kroboth, the ever-patient Check¬ points editor was chewing his fingernails down to the wrist waiting for the ’59er leadoff copy. Then, mirabile dictu, the day was saved by several late arriving notes included in Christmas cards.

Pat MUSMAKER reported on his and Marlene’s many travels and a couple of unexpected encounters. They logged some serious miles on their motor home this year, first during spring break to Laredo, Del Rio, Austin and Arlington (“a warm-up for our summer trip”) and then during the summer to the American Federation of Teachers convention in Boston. With customary understatement, Pat notes that they “took the long way.” They visited the District of Columbia, two Canadian pro¬ vinces and 25 states in 56 days, covering nearly 11,0(X) miles (and four new tires). Now, that’s alot of togetherness! They traveled as far north as Quebec City, east to Acadia National Park and south to Key West.

One of their stops was Niagara Falls, NY and, as they were getting off the Viewmobile sightseeing train, they spotted Don and Yong Cha BROOKS just leaving the Prospect Point Observation Tower. They had a brief but animated chat before continuing on their respective vacations. (I will now expect an immediate note from Don advising us of their itinerary and what romantic impulse brought them to this unexpected rendezvous!)

Pat also reports that part of their Canadian tour included avisit to the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. While looking at the CF-104 in the accompanying photo, they were astonished to see stenciled on its side above the maple leaf: “Captain J.M. Reed (USAF Exchange).” Pat was unable to determine why this particular aircraft was in the museum, but was assured that it was not because Jim REED had rendered it unflyable!

eluding living quarters, so they’re abit cramped, even though most of their things are still in storage. Jim writes that they’re still at the point of having to move something in order to put something else away. Borrow¬ ing aline from arecent TV show, he exclaims, “What amess. This room looks like agoat exploded.”

Jim’s explanation for the move is an illuminating commentary on the logic that animates certain segments of the civilian business community. He writes, “I’ve got an office now in Hong Kong, although most of my time is spent traveling, since Unisys Defense doesn’t do much business here in Hong Kong.” Jim explains this anomaly by confiding that the move is really just acover to permit him to indulge his first love and main avocation as apedicab driver in Macau. It really cramps his style when his company sends him to such exotic places as Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila.

Closer to home, Wendy and 1enjoyed hosting adual-purpose bash for the local ’59ers at our home last fall. The main event was awelcome to Colorado for Ed and Lucia MONTGOMERY, but the gritty Falcons allowed us to make it also avicotry celebration by whupping up on Navy again. It was the usual orderly Class of 1959 function: some didn’t re¬ spond to the invitation at all, some didn’t respond but came anyway, some accepted and didn’t show up, etc. Ops normal. Mrs. Mac would turn over in her grave, but, with the Inherent Flexibility of Airpower, we had sufficient food and libations on hand and, by avote of 9-7, it was voted apretty good party.

Prize for the most distant travelers went to Dusty and Ann TRAIL, who came all the way from McCook, Nebraska, where he’s one of that vanishing breed, the private farmer. Seems they get season tickets to the home football games every year and actually make the trek west to attend most of them. He’d heard about the party and asked if he could join us. We were delighted to see them and get caught up on both the state of private agriculture and the progress of county politics. Dusty had decided to run for county commissioner and figured to win in awalk since he speaks Farmer.

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Others welcoming the Montgomerys and enjoying Wendy’s sumptuous buffet were Dave and Robin ANDERSON (hanging in as areal estate broker in aflat market). Curt and Avis COOK (highly regarded political science professor), Jim FLETCHER (back in law school), Larry and Maria FORTNER (director of the Joint Strategic Defense Planning Staff at U.S. Space Command), Jon (airport executive) and Jacquie (deputy county sheriff) GALLO and Max MILLER (independent consultant).

Turning now to acouple of items of visual nostalgia business: First, I’d like to remind everyone about the availability of the super video of the 30th Reunion, courtesy of Brock STROM and Ed JOSEPHSON. So far.

Participants at

Party, from left, kneeling: Dusty Trail, Curt Cook, Pete Todd, and Ed Montgomery. Standing: Dave Anderson, Max Miller, Jon Gallo, Jim Fletcher (displaying his famous 'flashing” smile), and Larry Fortner.

Canadian CF-104 with inflatable replica of Jim Reed at the controls.

The next day, right on cue, Jim Reed’s card arrived! He made no reference to youthful flying exploits while on exchange duty at Cold Lake in Alberta, but did disclose that he and Sheila had moved to Hong Kong in July. As all of you know, everything is miniaturized in Hong Kong, in-

I’ve had only one taker on my earlier offer to circulate it for viewing and/or copying. It’s worth the price of postage. Second, John Pedjoe followed up his earlier offer on flight log extracts with an even better goodie. He has transferred his 8mm films of early cadet life (blue bunny suits and all) to VHS tape and will send it to anyone who wants to have it copied. Pedj invites you to contact him at his home address (1165 Rising Hill Way, Escondido, CA 92025) or give him acall at 1-800-854-2876 or home phone (619) 743-3672.

It was great talking to so many of you last fall during the AOG “Phoneathon,” even though, from your standpoint, afund-raising call is about as welcome as abacked-up septic tank. On the whole, though, our class responded cheerfully and generously to the call for help with the AOG Building Fund. From my standpoint, besides collecting afew shekels for aworthy cause, Igot to chat with some classmates Ihadn’t seen in as long as 20-30 years.

Iespecially appreciate the support and encouragement that many of you offered regarding the class column. The lack of letter bombs technically doesn’t qualify as avote of confidence, so your positve feed¬ back and suggestions about YOUR column were most welcome.

These conversations also gave me any opportunity to pass on some sad news (one of the less joyous but necessary aspects of this job, Ifind). For those of you Imissed and who haven’t already been informed by the Comm Net:

—We found out, nearly ayear after the fact, that John MELANCON died of asevere asthma attack on Christmas night 1989. Many of you will remember John as aquiet, gentle, dedicated cadet who graduated with us, but, for medical reasons, could not be commissioned.

—Jim burton’s wife, Nancy, lost abrief but courageous battle with cancer and died in October of 1990. Our deepest condolences to Jim and his family.

—Alice McDermott, the wife of retired Brig. Gen. Robert F. McDer¬ mott, also succumbed to cancer last fall. Both “McD” and his gracious lady had aprofound impact on the Academy and our class in the Early Days and an appropriate memoriam was sent on behalf of the Class of 1959.

Just before press time, Ilearned of another health problem, but this one had ahappier outcome. Bob BUCKLES joined the Cardiac Survivors Club in November. Following his heart attack, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery (his second such operation in about 10 years) and is con¬ valescing well. All of us send our best wishes for afull and speedy recovery.

One closing reflection, for whatever it’s worth. During the previouslymentioned fund-raising campaign, Italked with several classmates who not only aren’t members of the AOG, but have virtually dropped all association with the class. There are more in this category than Iwas able to reach, but Isuspect the ones Italked with are representative. What was most curious to me were the reasons given for dropping out. They fell into two-partially overlapping categories.

Some had left the Air Force under less than amicable circumstances. They were embittered by the experience and essentially severed all ties with the service, including those with the Academy and their classmates. Others left early, under less emotional circumstances, but felt alienated from the bulk of us who remained on active duty. As one classmate told me, with unintended irony, “I went to areunion and was embarrassed that most of you guys were making major, while Iwas just an airline pilot!”

Seems to me that the bonds that formed in our cadet days and united and de fi ned us as aclass should transcend whatever course our later lives took. It’s hard to imagine that someone would kiss off an entire ex¬ perience that shaped our character and our values for alifetime simply because we got off the professional ladder on different rungs— or climb¬ ed different ladders. All of which prompts me to wonder if we, in¬ dividually and collectively, have done all we could to seek out our “lost” members and make sure they know they’re welcome as part of this special band of comrades because of who they are and what we shared, not because of military rank, job position or income. (If we’d had such anet¬ work, maybe we’d have better than 80% membership in the AOG and we might have learned about John Melancon’s death earlier, rather than by accident.)

Maybe it’s not all that important, but give it some thought. Watch this space for future rebuttals.

Chris Warack

690 Winding Hills Road Monument, CO 80132

Home: (719) 488-2504

Percent members: 79

The reunion is behind us but Jock Schwank wanted me to pass on that there are some items of memorabilia left from our gathering. There are playing card sets, red or black, and leather coaster sets. Either item sells for $12.50 which includes postage and taxes. Make checks payable to AOG/Class of ’60. There wasn’t alot of mail and Inow realize why Andi said that he often had to fabricate things in order to put out acolumn. I am not as imaginative as Andi so you’ll only read information which I’ve been able to gather.

Andi received aletter from Frank MAYBERRY. He and Eve took a trip around the world as part of their reunion trip. Frank recapped the return trip to Woomera, Australia where he works for TRW. They flew to Frankfurt to visit former German neighbors, followed by astop in England to visit Eve’s friends and relatives. Then on to India where riots and unrest messed up their plans to visit Jaipur but they were able to visit Agra and see the Taj Mahal. They then went to Nepal and took atrek into the mountains and also went elephant riding through the jungle preserve seeing wild animals like rhinos and deer but unfortunately no tigers. Then to Bangkok for some shopping and on to Sydney to return to Woomera by train. It must have been an outstanding experience. I’d have much preferred traveling the world than enduring almost aweek of subzero temperatures here in the west. Keep us up to date on your activities down under Frank.

Andi also passed on aletter from Bill and Joan HALES. They have been in Rochester, NY since 1965 working for who else, but Eastman Kodak. He has put his Air Force experience to good use in that he has been responsible for corporate aviation for the past five years. He has held avariety of management positions in marketing, manufacturing and business before they let him return to most of our first loves, airplanes.

Some weeks ago Pat and Ihad the good fortune to spend an evening with Jack and Jeanne BRUSH who had agroup of neighbors and friends in for dinner. Jack is still very much involved in flying with his J&JAvia¬ tion. As we drove up to the house Inoticed that his driveway has runway markings, likely the only one like it anywhere, but no airplane in the garage. Bill and Fran HODSON were also among the group. Bill is apro¬ fessor of math at the former Loretto Heights which is now aJapanese university for about 400 Japanese students. It was an interesting evening with the usual story telling. One Ihad not heard before and may be of interest to some of your fellow conspirators was told by aveterinarian by the name of Frank Black who had served at the AFA during our senior year. He told astory about one of our classmates who loved animals. It seems this classmate had ahandful of coyote pups that he had found abandoned and brought them into the dorm to nurse them back to health. Apparently food which agreed with them was difficult to find. He was reported to have had the doolies at his table fill their mouths with milk to be deposited in acontainer in his room so that he could have milk to feed them. Evidently the pups still weren’t doing well so he had to turn them Send

The Glaza Clan, from left, Eddie, Doug, Shari, Steve and Matt during Shari’s June wedding.

over to the vet for care. Perhaps Gary SHEETS, who knows more of the details, can verify this.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Bill QUELLETTE changed rural routes but is still in Brunswick. Does that mean you actually moved or was the address just incorrect? John GUTZWEILER has anew street address; 25 Murray Drive, still living in Easton, Pa. And Dale THOMPSON is in place at 1Circle Drive, Hill AFB, UT as the depot commander.

Send cards and letters! Ihad gotten promises from some of you but the mail must have gotten lost. 1would really like to hear from some of you who did not attend the reunion so that we all can share in your ex¬ periences of recent years.

One last thing! The situation in the Persian Gulf. Although most of us are at that stage of life where we won’t be directly involved, several of our classmates have sons and daughters who are serving there. Let’s keep them all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Wilhelm

7048 Bell Circle

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 594-0927

Work: (719) 528-4135

Percent members: 82

The old adage of “never volunteer” crosses my mind as 1write this article for the class column, but Randy’s plea for help was so convincing I had to step forward. Somehow Ithink he knew he would be going to the Liberty Bowl and he wanted to enjoy Memphis without asuspense on his mind. Iwould like to acknowledge Randy’s long and faithful service as our class scribe. It’s certainly not an easy job, especially when you don’t receive alot of cards and letters from the classmates. It’s the first thing Nancy and Iread in the magazine and Isuspect that is true of all ’61ers. So know that your efforts are appreciated, Randy. Thanks!

The Class of ’61 deserves some special recognition for their efforts in the recent AOG Building Fund “phonathon.” When Iasked for volunteers to man the phones, ’61 led the way as usual. The midnight callers who performed so admirably were Dick COPPOCK, Wayne HARING, Terry STORM, Mike QUINLAN, Jim ULM, Charlie NEEL, Worth MCCUE and Dean JONES. Our class represented 20% of the callers and accounted for 34% of the $174,000 raised. Terry Storm definitely has athird career option. He was the top fund-raiser followed closely by Wayne Haring. Terry raised $13,000 in one night. Some of you were on the receiving end of those calls and know we have ahard-sell group. Appreciation goes out to our callers as well as those of you who responded.

If you read the recent Air Force Magazine you saw an article honoring one of our own. Northrop’s chief test pilot, Bruce HINDS was one of two individuals honored to receive the 1990 Ivan C. Kincheloe Award. The award, presented by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, recognized outstanding professional accomplishments in completion of the fi rst flights of the B-2A Stealth Bomber. Congratulations, Bruce!

Reunion time is fast approaching. You should have received your first mailout by now outlining the basic details. Start making your plans for the pilgrimage to Lowry, and don’t forget to utilize the special discounts available to AOG members offered by American Airlines and Budget Rent aCar. It should be amemorable occasion! As we go to press, the class reunion gift stands at $6,000. The goal is $10,000 to dedicate the reading room in the new building, so if you haven’t made your contribu¬ tion, do it soon.

The change-of-address file indicates that Larry HOLLIE moved from Memphis to Cordova, TN and Charlie CROLL from Huntington Beach to Camarillo, CA. Norm CAMPBELL is moving to Wright-Patterson as DCS/ P&P, Hq AFLC. Dale TABOR must have gotten wind that we were coming to Lowry. He managed to get himself transferred to Shep¬ pard so he couldn’t be held responsible for the August invasion. Dale will be CC at Sheppard where they have real live airplanes he can fly! Bill LANE called from Memphis to say that he would be rooting for the Falcons and that he plans to attend the reunion in August.

The recent “phonathon” gave us achance to talk to many of our classmates. Jimmie POOLE has taken off the blue suit and is now work¬ ing for ODI, aconsulting and training organization. Jimmy travels quite alot and enjoys the challenge. If you have been out of the country for

awhile, perhaps you missed the announcement that Lee BUTLER is now CINCSAC. Don’t be concerned that the guy in charge of all those bombs only fell off the trampoline afew times. ’61 is proud of you Lee!

The West Point/AFA game this year was played in acomplete downpour. It looked like monsoon season in Nam, only much colder. The win made for agood victory party held at the Thayer Hotel, where everyone came to dry out.

Jim and Linda Rogers with Darrell Koerner.

Speaking of drying out, John KOHOUT sent these pictures from Jim ROGERS’ wedding reception, held on 14 September in Chevy Chase, MD. Attendees on hand to welcome Jim’s new bride, Linda, into the class were Tom BROPHY, Lee BUTLER, Steve HO, Darrell KOERNER, Nels O’REAR, Bill STACKHOUSE, Charlie STEBBINS, Rees WAGNER and John KOHOUT.

We just received the tragic news that Dick HOWELL was murdered in his Hattiesburg, MS home in September of 1989, apparently the victim of an attempted robbery. Our belated condolences go out to his family. Let’s all hope for peace and prosperity in the new year and achance to renew old friendships at the reunion. Take care.

John W. “Jack” Jamba

4Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 867-7758

Percent members: 69

HI REDTAGS!

Well here it is another holiday season in Florida. I’ve been watching the cold fronts move through other parts of the U.S. with record-setting temperatures. The weather here has managed to stay in the 70s or 80s throughout most of December. That warm weather is hard on you; it makes you lay outside and get asuntan or go for aswim. It’s atough life but Iuse my cadet training to find the intestinal fortitude to face each day as it comes along. Ideserve amedal for the sacrifices Imake to stay in Florida.

Now for my first letter. Igot this one from Mike QUINTON in early

CINCSAC and Dorene with John Sullivan and Joan Kohout.

October. “I hope this makes it in time for the deadline (sorry it didn’t Mike). Ijust got the Checkpoints last week. The San Diego area Redtags had our biannual mini-reunion on Sept. 29, before and during the Falcons-San Diego State football game. As the enclosed picture demonstrates, agood time was had by all, at least until the kickoff. The picture is intentionally blurred to make us look better. In case you can’t recognize them, from left are; Larry HARMON, Brad BECK, Charlie HALE, Bob CONNOLLY, and Mike QUINTON. Dave BOCKELMAN also showed up but did not make it on time for the photo opportunity.

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USAFA -San Diego Game

“To bring you up to date, Larry Harmon is with American Airlines and flies DC-9 captain out of Los Angeles. Larry and his wife, Lois, live in the Rancho Bernando area of San Diego and are enjoying the Southern California life in the San Diego suburbs.

“Brad and Gail Beck came down for the game and Tiini-reunion from Lancaster, CA. Brad was with the B-1 program in Palmdale until it folded and is now enjoying retired life in the high desert.

“Charlie and Pat Hale came down from Moreno Valley. Charlie retired from active duty acouple of years ago and is aflight simulator instructor with McDonnell Douglas at March AFB.

“Bob and Pat Connolly also came down from the Riverside area where they have been since Bob retired from active duty in ’82. Bob is with the B-2 program at Pico Rivera and Pat teaches first grade at one of the local elementary schools. They were looking forward to the imminent birth of a grandchild. And to think Iknew both of them when they were just kids.

“As for yours truly, Judy and Iare holding our own. Iam still working at the U.S. Attorney’s office where Ido my best to fight the forces of evil and Judy continues to teach for the local community college district. Our daughter Alice is ajunior at the University of California at Irvine (in Orange County).

“Dave Bockelman (not pictured) came down from San Pedro where he has continued to live since he retired last year. Dave is with Hughes at El Segundo in the hardware side of the satellite business. Dave also has a daughter attending the University of California; his youngest started at Berkeley this year.

“That’s about all the gossip and rumors Iknow for now. Iam sure there are other Redtags in the Southern California area who just have not gotten the word so Iwill repeat it for their benefit: WHENEVER THE AFA FALCONS PLAY IN SAN DIEGO (JACK MURPHY) STADIUM, THERE WILL BE APREGAME TAILGATE/PEP RAL¬ LY IN AREA H-3 OF THE PARKING LOT STARTING TWO HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF. YOU ARE INVITED.” Thanks for that letter, Mike.

Got acall from Jack SWONSON recently trying to locate aclassmate. He updated me on his personal happenings. Now Ihave to try to decipher my notes. He’s involved in fund-raising activities for the USAFA AOG Building Fund and the Alumni Fund. They are receiving lots of donations in memory of aclassmate. His daughter Heidi is now stationed in San Antonio. If Iremember correctly, she is an Air Force nurse. Her husband is an Air Force doctor who has afive-year residency in neurology at Wilford Hall. They have an 18-month-old son and Heidi is expecting again. Jack relayed that Gen McDermott’s wife, Alice, died of cancer the week that Jack called me. She was 71 and was buried at Ft Sam Houston. Polly Ann is doing great and Jack loves his job at USAA. He mentioned that Dave ROE is the USAA chief fi nancial of fi cer now. Thanks for the update. Jack.

Got anote for achange of address that Ithought you would all find in¬ teresting in case you want to write to retirees overseas. It’s from Ed JACKSON. “My address is listed now as: USMTM, PSC BOX 1436R,

APO NY 09038. However, as aretiree in this area, my APO privileges are limited to first class mail weighing less than 12 ounces. Since arriving here, Ihave not received any copies of the quarterly magazine. Iassume it is sent out bulk rate so the Post Office here is returning it. Request you change my mailing address to the following: WMl/SAT/E AJackson, 4600 Lee Highway, Suite 230, Arlington, VA 22207. My mail will be for¬ warded through that organization.

Finally, Igot aletter from Dick KLASS with some class news. “I trust you received the AOG mailing regarding the RTB’s donating the $1,500 proceeds from our fire-damaged goods (largest dollar value was in 25th Reunion memorabilia) to the AOG Building Fund. The donations from Redtags have been quite astounding. We have gifts and pledges over $5,000 as of two weeks ago. (Dick’s letter was dated 21 Dec.) Well Done.

“On another note, our 30th reunion is less than two years away. I’d love to hear some suggestions as to what we should do. At the request of the AOG, 1have appointed an on-site point-of-contact for them to work with. (I repaid Jon STAPLES for his many years of RTB tailgate booze after the Army/Navy games with this high honor.) We are not committed to aUSAFA-based function or any particular time of year or format. Anything from reliving aday of doolie summer at USAFA to rafting down the Colorado with Nels NIEMI. Let’s hear the ideas.

“On apersonal note you will find me in General Dynamics trying to do strategic planning in achaotic world, to support GD sales in the Far East and Latin America and trying to survive the corporate ‘right sizing’. You will find my 21-year-old son Will wandering on ajunior year abroad somewhere between Katmandu and Karachi; my 16-year-old daughter In¬ grid driving my car somewhere within 30 miles of the White House and my wife, Margo, wondering how she got involved in all this. All is nor¬ mal. Keep up the good work. Five more years as Chief Scribe and you get an RTB retirement —lifetime supply of throwing doughnuts. Cheers.” Thanks for the news, Dick. 1want to add my two cents worth: support the Building Fund. It’s agreat cause. Let’s show the rest of the classes how generous we can be. If all you can afford now is $10, send it in. When you can afford another $10 or $25 or $47 or $72 or whatever, sent it in; it all adds up.

From left are Montana and Tammy with son, Chris and Sandy, and Ted and Marcy Dykes.

Ireceived aletter from Ted and Marcy DYKES with their annual Christmas family photo which appears with this column. Here is the let¬ ter. “1990 will long go down in the family history books as ayear to remember. In May, Chris married Sandy Bazis in alovely formal wedding ceremony at St. Mathew’s Cathedral in Washington. We had the recep¬ tion here at our home and agood time was had by all. She is awonderful girl and atrue asset to our growing family. They are residing in Laurel, MD which is about 15 minutes to each of their workplaces. They have a small apartment and are saving for their first home.

“Our other happy news is that Tammy is expecting her second child in August. We are so excited to know the patter of little feet will continue for some time to come. Tammy and Montana were here for the wedding and spoiling that grandson was adream come true. He’s aprecious baby and loves to dance and swing to music. Montana will be on his way to Saudi before the New Year. Poor Tammy has sure been alone alot, but such is the life in the military.

“The tax revolt has taken adifferent turn in that Marcy has had to take over the helm most of this year. The year has been spent in many court¬ room battles and on the front page of the newspapers and TV programs. One of our main lawsuits will be heard before the V.A. Supreme Court in January. Though not shy, Marcy has had to overcome her fear of mini-

cams and public speaking which isn’t easy. She even taught agovernment class for aday at George Mason University. Talk about personal growth! Now the pressure is on us to run for public office. The truly beneficial outcome of this whole experience is that two people can really make adif¬ ference. We have alegion of workers who have put their souls on the line and supported us to the hilt. Ayear and ahalf ago they said nothing could be done. We have been featured in statewide press and college students have been doing term papers on us, including those from William & Mary, VPI and GM. Here’s wishing one and all aHoly and Blessed Christmas and aHappy New Year. P.S. Redtags are still raising Hell!” Thanks for the letter Ted and Marcy. Keep plugging away at those taxmongers.

Now for some change-of-address cards. Larry GOOCH has moved to Santa Maria, CA, where his new postion with EG&G took him. George BIFOLCHI has left Redlands, CA, for Colorado Springs. No other info on the card so Iassume it’s anew job. George THOMPSON has moved from Lenoir to Kernersville, NC. Howie CARROLL has anew street ad¬ dress in Stowe, VT. And, finally, Charlie PRICE has changed addresses in Valdosta, GA. I’m at the limit for the length of the column. Not only that. I’m out of material. So it’s time to say goodbye. Have ahappy and satisfying and prosperous New Year. SO LONG REDTAGS!

Norman I. Lee III

17532 N.E. 38th Court

Redmond, WA 98052

Work: (206) 655-4412

Home: (206) 882-0968

Percent members: 74

Iwas shocked and saddened to read our classmate Gerald SHERRILL passed away last October. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Sherrill family.

This is the inauguaral rendering of 1963’s Class News compiled on my new PC Clone computer system. My Apple II was beginning to slow down so much Icould have acup of coffee and change the oil in the car before some of the number crunching was finished. What would take 3-4 minutes for the Apple to do takes seconds on this piece of equipment. I’m also learning anew word processing program as Iwrite. Learn by doing!

The reviews on Jimmie BUTLER’s book The Iskra Incident are excellent. Igot my own copy and read it cover to cover over the Christmas Holidays. Jerry DRISCOLL has promised to provide aformal “review” for the next available issue of Checkpoints. Not to steal Jerry’s thunder —buy the book. It is agood read. Jerry reports that Rusty TURNER and Roger ROY, captains for American, are moving from the BAe 146 to the DC-9 Super 80s. Both are based in the Bay Area. He also bumped into Les DENEND who was riding in the first class section of aDC-10 headed home to the Bay Area. Jerry also said he had “milked the flight engineer job for as long as he could,” recently checking out in the 737-300.

Back in October, Norm SCHULZE reported in while on ashort layover. He was flying the Boeing 757 for Delta and found himself headed for Alaska. According to Norm, he normally bids reserve in order to spend more time playing golf. That figures.

Last week Ireceived aletter from John NEHRING alerting me to an article published in the fall issue of Checkpoints written by Lin Bothwell, amember of the Class of 1964 who did not graduate from the Academy. You might find the article interesting reading. If Iread the article correct¬ ly, frustration resulting from his failure at USAFA appears to have been a significant and positive life-long motivator for Lin. John, reflecting on his life experiences, was stirred to respond to Lin. He also sent me acopy of his response and an invitation to lunch —which Iaccept. Iam sure some of you will be as intrigued as John who, despite his success at USAFA, found his life experiences have been the opposite of Lin’s.

How many of you saw the December 3, 1990 Air Force Times article entitled “Be aBetter Leader”? Did you recognize aface along with the portraits of General of the Army George C. Marshall, General Colin Powell, and Admiral Leon Edney? Yep! None other than our own Lt. Gen. Ron FOGLEMAN. The author, Maj.Gen. (Retired) Perry Smith, writes about what he believes are the “38 blazing flashes of the obvious.” Under the subject of role models. General Smith recounts what he calls his”...short list of superb military leaders on active duty...” Among those on the list included two Air Force of fi cers: General Lee BUTLER, CINCSAC (’61) and Ron FOGLEMAN. In my humble opinion, that is as high acompliment an officer can receive.

Corwin KIPPENHAN is agrandfather! Josette reports James Corwin Clarke was born at the Yokota AB hospital in November. John (’84) and Kim are stationed at Yokota where John fl ies the C-130. Other items from

Josette include news of the marriage of Chuck and Ann DONAHUE’S daughter Maureen (’89) to Paul KASUDA (’90).

CHANGES: Bill EBERT has moved from Fairfax to Herndon, VA. Bill HEINLEIN from Newark to El Granada, CA. John VOGLESANG from Gaithersburg, MD to Reno, NV. Don GORDON from Sumter, SC to Sarasota, FL. Skip VARA from Omaha, NE to Ft. Thomas, KY. Grover MUSSELWHITE from Clemson to Rock Hill, SC. Also, Peggy FERGUSON writes that Mike is now the J-3 Deputy for Command and Control at USCINCPAC.

Ihope everyone watched the Liberty Bowl game. If you didn’t you missed one of the great games in Air Force football history.

That’s it this time. Hope this finds everyone healthy, happy and look¬ ing forward to 1991. Linda and 1want to wish all of you and your families aHappy New Year.

Bob Hovde 1Andrews Circle

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Home: (617) 274-7759

Office: (617) 377-3601

DSN: 478-3601 FAX: (617) 377-5688

Percent members: 73

FOOTBALL: For those of you who have never made it to an Air Force/Army football game at West Point, it’s alot more fun to win in the rain than to lose in the rain. For once, this year, we won. Tomorrow night (as Iwrite this) is the Liberty Bowl against Ohio State. I’m not sure what we did to deserve that kind of punishment, but being afirm believer in truth, justice, and the American Way, I’m sure that Air Force will win over all odds. (Note: AF-23, OS-11. At the end of the game, the announcer said, “And these guys are real students. They go to classes and graduate...and play football, too!)

At the West Point game, we managed to have acontingent of ’64 grads and their wives from around here —Dan and Nancy BUSSE, Bill and Janet HOILMAN, and Sandy and I. We went over to West Point on buses sponsored by the New England AOG Chapter and the local (North Boston) Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. We saw other ’64 grads at the game (or, rather, at the considerably-less-wet party afterwards). Jim and Lorna MC COMSEY traveled all the way from San Diego. They were visiting an Army friend, and watched the game from the clubhouse. (Dressed in acoat and tie, it was obvious Jim didn’t plan to watch from the “trenches” like the rest of us.) Jerry BUDINOFF didn’t make it to the game, but he was at the “State of the Wing” dinner at Hanscom earlier in the week.

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: Brett DULA (who was at the West Point game also) has moved from one address in Annandale, VA to another —he even kept the same ZIP code. Marty NEUENS also made a relatively short move from Sun Lakes to Tucson, AZ. Bill DICKEY, on the other hand, moved from New York to Del Mar, CA. (At least someone in this group is moving in the right direction.)

LETTERS: Bill DOUGLASS writes from Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, GA, (where he is vice commander) that he, John LORBER, Rob TORNOW, and Lee DOWNER were together for six weeks at general of¬ ficer “Charm School”. He claims that they were all issued adiploma from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that says they are charm¬ ing. Bill got out to the USAFA Parents’ Weekend over the Labor Day holiday to visit his son. Bill, who is adoolie (Class of ’94). (Bob WOODS

Two Bit! Douglasses: Dad is the one without gloves.

also has akid in the same class and is vice commander of Sacramento ALC.)

Jim WHEELER writes that he is now working as an investment ex¬ ecutive for Rotan Mosle —asubsidiary of Paine Webber in San Antonio. In the past year, he went to Florida to try the world of higher education, returned to San Antonio, got married (Judy), and got into the investment business. Yes Jim, we do question your timing. However, you can always say you are just getting positioned for the next upswing of the economy. (Right now, all of my available credit is invested in solid stock...house, car, kids’ education —Well, maybe not so solid...)

While Idon’t normally do baby pictures (unless the column is too short), 1thought that this one may be special. Scotty (1 notice it’s “Scott”, now) and Diane SUDMALIS had Andris in January 1990. That makes him Class of 2012! Is anyone trying for 2013? Anyway, Scotty and Diane are both busy flying (Scotty commutes to Chicago). The older kids are all busy studying: Kaeri in Southern California, where she also cam¬ paigned in the last election; Erik at CSU; and Erin in Milwaukee.

OTHER: Ialso received both aletter (just after the last article was writ¬ ten) and aphone call from Ed MECHENBIER. He wants everyone to know that it is possible —Ed and Jerri have moved out of Springfield, Ohio. Of course, they only moved to Beavercreek, but it was amove. Ed hasn’t changed jobs, just houses. Iguess everyone should move every 17 years or so. It gives you incentive to clean out the attic.

Rog HEAD retired recently at Kirtland AFB, NM. Ithink he and Jane plan to stay in Albuquerque. Rog got out just before the Weapons Laboratory was “disestablished” when the new Phillips Lab was established. The Weapons Lab, the Astro Lab at Edwards AFB, and my Geophysics Lab, as well as the Space Technology Center at Kirtland are now gone, replaced by one “super lab” —the Phillips Lab. Iam no longer the commander of alab, but the director of the Geophysics Direc¬ torate, Phillips Lab. We haven’t exactly figured out some of the tougher things, such as what our office symbols are, or to whom each of us reports, but we’ll get there.

Regardless of what the organization is called, however, by the time you read this, Ihope that our space shuttle has launched. The next shuttle, scheduled now for 7March, will be dedicated almost entirely to ex¬ periments developed and run by the geophysics folks here at Hanscom. While the newspapers usually just say it is a“military and SDI” mission, the Geophysics Lab has developed the various experiments for the Space Defense Initiative Organization. The entire week is devoted to ex¬ periments on infra-red and ultra-vilot background phenomenology, (i.e.. Is the background so bright that you can’t see the target?)

That’s all for now. Please write, call, or send aFAX. Who says Ican’t learn new tricks?

Neil H. Stone

3506 Hunters Sound

San Antonio, TX 78230

Home: (512) 493-5419

Office: (512) 349-0511

Percent members: 71

FINAL NOTE: Jerry Wilkowski here! Please excuse my beginning this column the way Inormally end my articles but, for awhile at least, this

will be my final note! Led by Ron FLAKE, the Four Highwaymen from San Antonio (Ron, Skip COX, Neal STONE and Ed FARRELL), have responded to my request for relief from class scribe responsibilities. In¬ dividually, each has the talent to surpass my efforts, and as agroup, they bring adiversity of backgrounds and perspectives which I’m confident you will find both refreshing and stimulating. Ithank each of them sincerely for coming forward. And Isalute all of you for your support of my efforts to publicize just what aspecial group of individuals the Class of 1965 is (and our families). Keep up —no, double —the good work and Godspeed! (Jerry).

Perhaps one of the more intriguing aspects of the reunion weekend was Ski’s attempt to find his replacement as class scribe. His efforts fell on deaf ears until he cornered Ed FARRELL who became so excited he volunteered Ron FLAKE. Upon further reflection, four of us in San An¬ tonio (see Ski’s final note above) decided there was strength in numbers and proposed to Ski that we would “accept the challenge” —together —and take over as class scribe. In theory, agreat idea —in practice, we’ll have to see. Our writing style will be different, hopefully all the words will be spelled properly (should not be aproblem unless our spell check software is defective) and make sense when grouped together (this may be aproblem).

Afew words are needed about the 25th Reunion. Very simply, families had agreat time, even those who swore they would never return. Kudos to our reunion planners; we all appreciated their hard work. Our class gift of more than $148,000 was the largest ever made by agraduating class and exceeded the previous record held by the Class of 1964 by almost $50,000. Everyone can be proud of the gift, and should give aspecial salute to Pete PFENDLER for his generous pace-setter gift. Our gift will be used to help fund additions to the Vietnam Memorial Section in the Cadet Library, an annual address on the Vietnam War, and the new AOG building. If anyone still wishes to contribute, we will be happy to accept your dona¬ tions.

Changes of address: Jim BEAVERS to Winslow, WA; Dan FETZER to Orlando, FL; Pete MINOR to Layton, UT; Ted OLSON to Franktown, CO; George DUNKELBURG to the Presidio in Monterey, CA; and. Bob FOERSTER to the Academy as the director of Admissions.

We picked up the following information from Tom MURAWSKI’s let¬ ter to Ski: that Jack CORMAN is still abachelor, living in Bangkok, Thailand and directing an international trading company. Jack, at least according to Tom, invited all of us to use his vacation home in Bali. Ben CROWELL is now teaching history at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Jack HAAS is atactical air expert, analyzing emerging technologies at BDM. Jack’s daughter Jacque is in medical school in New Jersey. Jack HOWARD is flying for American on the east coast and liv¬ ing in New Bern, NC with his wife, Pat, and their two children. Joe LEMIRE is teaching math, physics and computers at the Korean Chris¬ tian Academy in Taejon, Korea.

Ski added that Tony SALETTA is an architect in Phoenix and still serves in the Air Force Reserves. Tack HAMBY is at ESD in the program office which provides computer support for TAC. Tack’s three children are all currently attending the academy. (Can anyone duplicate or better this feat?)

We pirated acopy of Tim GRAVES’ letter to our classmates in the D.C. area, announcing among other items, aclass get-together on Feb. 9 at the Fort Myer Officer’s Club. We hope to report on the evening’s festivities in our next column (which means that someone who attended will have to write to us). Tim wrote that Bob HAFFA and Barry WATTS are at Northrop working on the ATF program; Tony MRAS is in Washington learning to be an attache and headed ultimately, we believe, to Portugal. For all of you retired folks who have pay problems, Jim ALSOBROOK is now at the Accounting and Finance Center in Denver; Steve TALLY is living in Pico Rivera, CA and also working for Nor¬ throp; Chuck WILLIAMS moved from Acquisition at the Pentagon to DLA; John LOVE retired and moved to somewhere in New York; and Lee ALTON has moved from PRI to OSD as acountry director for ISP (we have aprize for anyone who knows all of these acronyms).

We all look forward to our future efforts to prove that English 101 was not awasted class, but we need your help. Write, call, visit, whatever, but keep in touch. We are all listed in the local phone book, with the excep¬ tion of Ed (512/496-3537). Please keep us informed so that we can let everyone else know where our classmates are living and what they are doing.

Andris Peter Sudmalis —Class of 2012!

Ryan Denny

1210 Applewhite Road

O’Fallon, IL 62269

Home: (618) 624-4255

DSN: 576-5007

Percent members: 73

Greetings Redtags! We’ve survived another holiday season with anet gain of only six or eight pounds and are now trying to work it off as we struggle through the Dark Ages. We’ve all got to be looking good for that 25th Reunion coming up this fall! It’s going to be the weekend of 7-10 Nov 91 at the Marriott Hotel in Colorado Springs. That’s only about six months away, so it’s not too early to make plans, reservations, and get ready for the best party you’ve been to in the last five years.

Iwas attending ameeting at ATC Headquarters at Randolph AFB a few weeks ago and saw the name “BG Jerry ALLEN” on the door of a BOQ room. In my official capacity as class scribe, Ifelt it was my duty to kick down his door, drink all his Scotch, and pump him for information on any clasmates he might have seen. Iwas so sucessful at the first two tasks, that the results of the third one are alittle fuzzy. Jerry is still the ADO at SAC and up to his ears in Desert Shield.

Randy JAYNE called the other day from his office at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis. He says that if you are passing through the St. Louis Airport, give him acall —he’s only five minutes away. Randy tells me that Steve CONVER has moved up from his job as acongressional staffer to become the assistant secretary of the Army for Aquisition. That’s quite ajob, even if it is in the wrong service.

Mike PARMENTIER called to update me on some classmates in the Washington DC area. Mike is an analyst for the DOD’s PA&E. His main area has been Special Operations. Speaking of SOF, Bill HUDSPETH is the director of the Washington Liasion Office for the Special Operations Command. Mike GAFFNEY has retired in the Washington DC area and is going to work as an actuary for alarge actuarial firm. (I’m sure that must be exciting work for somebody!) Bill HOHWIESNER has also retired and is working for Fairchild Aerospace Systems. Iwant all you retired guys to keep getting those good jobs so you can hire me when I retire. (Except for the actuary job.)

Bill WACKER called from Travis AFB, where he is chief of Safety for MAC’S 22 AF. He tells me that Don CRAIGE is the wing commander at Vance, and that Sid WISE has moved from CADRE at Maxwell AFB to a Legislative Liasion job at the Pentagon. Bob JAHNKE stopped by my of¬ fice the other day to chat. Bob is the manager of Air Force Business Development (I think that means sales, marketing, etc) for General Electric Aerospace in Daytona Beach, FL. He has been in the simulator business for some time, both in the Air Force and retired, and is quite an expert in the business. He was complaining about leaving his warm, sunny Daytona Beach to come to cold, miserable Scott AFB in the middle of winter.

Congratulations to Dennie WATSON, who just got promoted to 0-6 in the AF Reserves. Dennie is the AFRES liasion of fi cer to the MAC DO here at Scott AFB.

BITS and PIECES: Ivy COOK has retired and is the visiting associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Manen CLEMENTS is running the command post at McChord AFB. Walt SCHRECKER finish¬ ed his tour as aPAS at Southern Illinois University and has moved back to Washington DC. At the same time, Gary VAN VALIN has moved from the Pentagon to Kirtland AFB where he is the director of Test and Evaluation for AFOTEC.

In case anyone wondered what Iwas doing. I’m the director of Aircrew Training, Tactics, and Stan/Eval at MAC Headquarters. So if any of you can think of any reason to come visit (either official or for fun) give me acall and Ipromise that I’ll take notes this time. Until then —Happy Landings!

Larry Wilson

Quarters 114, F.E. Warren AFB

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Home: (307) 634-9965

DSN: 481-2277

Percent members: 64

Greetings —and Happy ’91 to all.

You’re lucky! Until near the newsletter input deadline Ihad little class information to relate, and you came close to reading cutesy stories about my kids and our family vacation. Then some holiday contacts arrived.

CLASS OF 1966 25th REUNION

7-10 NOV 1991

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and you are spared. Iwill hold those wonderful Wilson tales in reserve for some future input-free quarter. Be warned.

In early December, the senior civil engineer for SAC came to FE Warren AFB to present some awards to our CE squadron. Who was this person? None other than Gene LUPIA. Ihad not seen him since gradua¬ tion and was impressed to see he appears to have aged not abit. We talked for only afew minutes, during which time he said that Bob MULDROW and some others (whose names Idon’t recall) are also at HQ SAC. Then he was off to his next official activity.

Bill HALL sent acopy of the information-rich September “Seagram’s 7Newsletter” to the MORGANS who sent it on to me. From that: John HOLLSTEIN is alawyer with Martin Marietta, an Army reservist in G-2/ intelligence, and recently broke the 50-year-old barrier. Bill GERBER is at the Pentagon working on SDI stuff, and considering retirement in Florida. George FRUSHOUR recently completed atour at Shemya, Alaska, and now is taking language courses for an attache job in Oslo, Norway. Jerry WENNER is based in Salt Lake City flying 737s for Delta; his son JT has afour-year AFROTC schoiarship to Duke. A1 ROWE is stationed in Germany and recently was checked out in the H-43 helicopter so he can fly with his crews. Ron ROUNCE flies for Federal Express and has been called up as part of the Civil Reserve Fleet to support cargo runs from CONUS to SWA. Ric WEIZENEGGER retired from the ANG last spring and hopes to move his family from California to Seattle. He and family vacationed in northern Arizona in the spring and in Hawaii in the summer. Ric is alucky man... he described having an “auto BS function” on his word processor. Many of us still are forced to create our own... Thanks, Bill, for the Seagram’s 7update.

The KNOBLOCHS —Bob, Teeny and Linnea —sent anice note. Much of their activity at work and leisure is yacht-related: Bob is chief mechanic for amajor yacht service in St. Augustine, FL and is in the pro¬ cess of restoring and renovating his own boat as he and Teeny “...get closer to full-time cruising...” Daughter Linnea is ahigh school senior, very active in drama and music. She is auditioning for vocal scholarships at several Florida universities, but would most like to end up in ahorse management program.

Les JENSEN and family continue their diverse activities in Iowa. #1 son Mike is in his second year at Iowa State Uwhile #2son Matt has just reached the golden age of drivers licensing... Les has become increasingly dedicated to his musical career, commuting to take academics, studying seven instruments, and teaching private guitar lessons. All this in addition to his “full time” job. Meanwhile he waits for his ANG unit to transition to the F-16. Those of you who knew him in his AFA days may recall that his musical devotions were limited in scope to hard core C&W. When he and Iwere roomies Ithought that horrible noise —his records, guitar playing and singing —would drive me bonkers. Then Itoo became a C&W devotee, and it seems he continues to create converts. Wife, Jackie, must truly be asaint.

Just before Istarted to write this Ihad my biggest surprise of the holiday season: Abner HAYNES called from Seattle where he and wife, Patti, are happily settled. He is the area §2agent for the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, overseeing their largest geographic division which includes the Rocky Mountain region. Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific Trust Territories. It is hard to believe, but Abner stopped smoking about two years ago and has since then totally abstained. Meanwhiie he has kept his weight at asleek svelte 250 pounds.

That’s about all the news that’s fi t to print for this issue. Dan MORGAN is still deployed in SWA, as are so many others. Istill hope and pray that there will be some satisfactory nonviolent solution to that complex, perplexing, multifaceted and age-old problem, and that he and all our other folks come home safe, soon and with honor. Best wishes to all for ’91...

Tim Davidson

12 Lake Lorraine Circle Shalimar, FL 32579

Home: (904) 651-1372

Office: (904) 884-2271

DSN: 579-2271

Percent members: 65

The United Nations’ vote authorizing force against Iraq reads like an act of aGreek tragedy predictably unfolding before our eyes. It provides

asobering reflection of our times during what would otherwise be a glorious holiday season. For all involved in Desert Shield, our prayers go with you as muster is called once again to support and defend our nation.

1HELLO ’68! Do you recall the philosophical question about a’68 happening really occurring without apicture being provided to your class scribe? Well, Manny BETTENCOURT finally sent the scientific proof of the WAG (We Are Great) gathering in Colorado last October, as did Bill BEGGERT of the 22nd Air Force Commanders’ Conference last July. Thanks guys! Your happening unquestionably occurred and is forever recorded in the annals of ’68 lore and legend.

HEADQUARTERS

22nd AIR FORCE

Ihad anice letter from Butch BARCLAY who is currently flying with U.S. Air during the week and buzzing the Midwest in A-37s owned by the 182nd Tactical Air Support Group, Illinois Air National Guard, in Peoria on the weekends. (Yes Maude, there really is aPeoria where everyone wants to know how major world events are viewed, as in “How will that play in Peoria?”) Butch said that the unit is scheduled to upgrade to F-16s in July 1992. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Guardsman plaque for 1989 from the National Guard Association of Illinois and the Freedoms Foundation George Washington Honor Medal in 1990. In his spare time, he manages afamily farm in Illinois.

Phil PIGNATARO called to say though his official retirement date is 1 Jan 91, he actually started flight engineer training for United Airlines on Oct. 29. He said that Gordy WAGNER began his training with United on Oct. 15. In addition to her mothering duties, Phil’s wife, Martha, is serv¬ ing as apediatric nurse practitioner in Silver Springs, MD.

Lisa and Ihad alate-hour, after high school football game visit with Charlie and Nancy HOLLAND, who were in town for an Air Force Special Operations Command Commanders’ Conference. They brought news of visits with Tom O’BEIRNE at Randolph and Mitch DORGER, who is serving as the 3380th Air Base Group Commander at Keesler. All are doing well.

Bruce GERRITY was also in town for the AFSOC Commanders’ Con¬ ference from Fort Bragg, NC, where he is serving as the commander of AFSOC Det. 2. Ihave it from afairly reliable authority (i.e., Bruce) that 1991 will be ayear of momentous change for him. Not only is he faced with anew assignment —possibly to the Pentagon —but, romance may change his IRS returns from single to joint. Ain’t love grand?! Apicture of Bruce, Charlie, and all other ’68ers who were diligent enough to show up for apicture at the conference will be featured in the spring column. Wait until you hear the excuse that one of our classmates came up with for not being present at this historic photo session.

Aspecial thanks for Christmas greetings from Marty and Claudia COLE, Bob and Cathy DURHAM, Joe and Karen MICHEL, Jim and Marcia REESE, Rob and Maureen REYLING, and Mark and Mimi TORREANO. I’ll attempt to fill you in on their news in the next column.

From the BUMPED INTO DEPARTMENT: Dick RUFFING was in town during the fall working on an-aircrew training system for our special operations aircraft. He is with ARINC and lives in Annapolis, MD. Isaw Beau BEAUREGARD in the Pentagon in December. He is with aprivate counsulting firm that assists corporations in managing acquisition and modification programs. Dale FRANZ and Ikept company for the second year at the American Defense Preparedness Association’s Special Opera¬ tions and Low Intensity Con fl ict Symposium in Washington, DC in December. Dale and family are still at the Naval War College and report that Steve and Connie STALEY are alive and flourishing in Rhode Island’s aesthetic splendor.

’68 SPOTLIGHT

The ’68 Spotlight for the winter column falls on J. Ferron. After five years in the Air Force, J. went on to receive his juris doctor from the George Washington University Law Center in Washington, DC. He spent

Manny also sent apicture of Chuck JONES with his cadet car —a1967 Camaro with 177,000+ miles. Atrue classic! Both Chuck and the Camaro! 1-^

WAGs from left are Rod Brown, Jody Smith, Gary Vasek, Craig Baer, Chuck Jones, Gerry Wyngaard, Bert Bauer, Chuck Yoos, Blair Stewart, Vince Rusinak, and Doug Wilson. Manny is kneeling.

22nd Air Force’s finest commanders: Bob MacGuire (DyessJ, Bill Beggert (Travis), Charlie Holland (Kirtland), Bob Durham (Yokota) and Mike Boots (Scott).

One of J.D. Power’s best and brightest —the Perrons: Kevin, Lynn, Brady, and J. the next 15 years with the National Automobile Dealers Association and was promoted to vice president. In 1988, J. became apartner with J.D. Power and Associates. He is co-author or contributor to three books titled Betting on the Franchise —Car and Truck Retailing into the 1990s, The Revolution in Automotive Retailing, and The Machine That Changed The World.

Chuck Jones and his faithful companion.

J. said that the Academy had aprofound impact on his professional development. The scope of technical training turned out to be extremely helpful. The communications and leadership skills and the ability to ex¬ perience and experiment with different leadership styles was also beneficial. In terms of initiative, the “Just do it!” philosophy transferred very well from flying right into business life. “Attending the Academy was the right decision, and except for my marriage to Lynn, was the singular most important experience in my life.

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J. said that we should be cognizant of the world we live in. Regardless of our careers, consistent competence should be exercised in either apro¬ duct or people. Success and effectiveness are not rank issues, they are result issues. Part of this is acommunication skill in how well you can identify the mission of your company and communicate it to others. We are in the middle of an information revolution. Therefore, conducting business is not just a“wag,” rather effectively listening to the quiet voice of the consumer —their demands and needs —should determine the direction of companies and products. The tremendous esprit that we had as aclass is agood attitude to take into business. It is important to remember, however, that you must listen to people who work for you in the factory, where good ideas are born, and not get overwhelmed by headquarters-driven solutions.

It should be apparent that J. represents an important element of our class that is making significant headway in the business world. Con¬ gratulations to you and your family and best wishes for continued suc¬ cess.

’68ers On The Move: Scott BOHNER to Allen, TX; Steve BORAH to Papillon, NE; Ray BROWN to Key West, FL; John CARSON to Clovis, NM; Bob DENNY to Grissom AFB, IN; Ed EBERHART to Langley AFB, VA; John GRAHAM to PSC Box 1453, APO NY 09232; Tom JENSEN to Tucson, AZ; John KURZDORFER to Grand Island, NY; Vince RUSINAK to Monument, CO; and Jim THOMAS to Omaha, NE.

That does it for another episode of “All My Classmates.” Take care, mind the flak, keep’em flying, and keep those cards, letters and photos coming in.

Lindsey Parris

5926 Colfax Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22311

Home: (703) 998-0488

Work: (703) 475-1463

DSN: 335-1463

Percent members: 64

Holiday greetings, ’69ers. As Ipen this over the holidays, Ican only speculate that you are roasting chestnuts over an open fire, drinking eggnog laced with an appropriate seasonal libation, caroling, and watching the latest Madonna video. Season’s greetings and top of the New Year to all.

PME schools info. In the last newsletter Imentioned that John BUCKNER’S son had joined the ranks of ’69ers’ sons attending USAFA. Others are Denny MCGUIRK’s son Patrick, Chuck MABRY’s son Jeffrey, Bob JONES’ son Robert, Foot INGERSOLL’s son Greg (who just happens to be sponsored by Tom BAUMGARDENER), and Tom SALMON’S son Bryan. Congrats to all.

Received anewsy note from Tim COURINGTON, who is part of a quintet of ’69ers at the Air War College this year. Bubba PARKER, Ed CROWDER, Ron WOOD, and Dave HAMILTON —mentioned in the previous column —round out the fivesome. Bubba has become the recognized ballistics and range scheduling expert in AWC’s Class of ’91. (“Now what does that have to do with golf?” you ask.) Ed reportedly is selling ads for the yearbook and hitting the squash ball, and Ron is the class comptroller. H.A. Milton is acharter member of Bubba’s air superiority foursome.

On the faculty at Air War College are Bill “Gipper” MAGILL, who is the TAC Chair, and Ken BROTHERS, who teaches “Forces and Capabilities” —and sports ahandicap of 5. The Gipper plans to don mufti this summer, when he’ll retire and move to the Atlanta area. Tim also passes on that Don MCSWAIN, who has had along-time infatuation with the color brown, is in Lousiville working for UPS. Up this way, Ed MCNALLY is attending National War College. And, near Beantown, Tom ALLEN has returned to the city of his immediate post-graduation assignment —Cambridge, MA —where he is afellow at Harvard. Tom used to tell me that though George Washington is the father of our country. Coca Cola is our pop. How is that kind of humor received up there these days. Tommy Lee?

Talked with Ken FRESHWATER, who is with the Of fi ce of the Secretary of Defense (of fi ce symbol OSD/TSP/SP), as asenior

international industrial policy manager working Trade Security Policy. Ken says he is used to working in rooms full of beeping wristwatches and people with extra clothes looking for emperors. Several spies caught him spending agreat deal of time on the Jose Canseco hotline during the World Series. That’s Jose Cuervo, Ken.

Arecent article in the Denver Post carried apicture of and did anice piece on Harry and Marilee UTTER. The article showcased their col¬ lection of regional (contemporary) art. As part owners of the Wazee building in Denver, they share the first floor of their home with three con¬ temporary art galleries. Harry is working in software development for Geodynamics Corporation in Denver.

Received notes from Californians Gene JUSTIN and Tracy RHODES. Gene, who settled in Running Springs, is astart-up business consultant for high technology firms. Several avocations, including working on a family tree computer program, keep him busy when he’s not consulting. Gene was at the stadium when Rosanne Barr performed her nowinfamous rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” According to Gene, Rosanne’s totally innocent —it was really Milli Vanilli doing the singing. Tracy, who lives in Vacaville, is still flying 727s for Northwest, and with the Civil Reserve Air Fleet cranked up, has logged agood bit of time in 747s as well. He is enjoying himself “to the max,” as Californians are wont to say. Also flying for Northwest are Tom MCGRAIN, who lives in Phoenix, Rusty SPRADLING, Rick KATNIK, Stik TURNER, who lives in Athens, GA, and Steve PITTMAN, who lives in Detroit and flies the 320 Airbus. Tom and Rusty recently took athree-day trip together, and may have comprised the first all-’69 DC-9 crew.

Chatted with Charlie WEINERT recently. Charlie lives in Willow Park, west of Fort Worth, and is aprivate consultant working tactical programs for the defense industry and with the services. While in town, he drove acar sporting abumper sticker announcing “I stop for low in¬ terest rates.” Steve SOTEROPOULOUS has returned from EUCOM, and is now out at Scott AFB and living in O’Fallon, IL. Doug SCHOTT remains in the land of Alpine Medals with Snowleaf Clusters and hot tubs full of nutrament, having relocated from Ellsworth AFB to Rapid City,

SD.

Dick BASSI recently relocated to Albuquerque, NM. Dave YOST, a group president for AJco Health Service Corporation, is now living in Columbus, OH. Jim OGILVIE moved from Schererville to East Amherst, NY. Frank CHAPMAN is now located in Yorktown, VA. John WARNER has relocated in the Greenville, SC area. John and Ionce con¬ cocted alitmus test to identify intellectuals; those who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.

Bob TOTH has departed San Antonio and lives in Boulder City, NV. Berwyn REITER is deputy director of Tactical Programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. Jack OVERSTREET, currently working tactical programs for Air Force Legislative Affairs, will be retiring this summer. Chip WOOD retired effective in December and is doing consulting work in the area of cor¬ porate cultures. Chip may have the most razzle-dazzle home computer of anyone in the class. If he would just stay away from the Montgomery County tractor pulls....

May ’91 shine even more brightly for you all than did ’90. In the mean¬ time, shine some cards and letters this way. Hope you didn’t have to watch too many Alan Alda movies over the holidays. Cheers, Lindsey.

Jerry Bruni

1675 Summit Point Court Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Home: (719) 528-8736

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

Percent members: 63

It was just about five years ago that Istarted writing this column, and while it’s been an honor and agreat deal of fun to write for the Class of ’70, in the spirit of the current trend toward term limitations, Ithink five years is just about enough. Now that the big reunion is over, Ifeel asense of mission fulfillment and adesire perhaps to serve the AOG in other capacities. Ithink it’s time for another classmate, with adifferent set of friends and acquaintances, to put adifferent mark on this column. Hopefully, we can recruit someone soon, so there won’t be any interrup¬ tion in the news. Until the new class scribe is named/conscripted. I’ll be happy to mind the store.

Perhaps because so many of us had the chance to meet and exchange in¬ formation at the reunion, my normal stream of news is running alittle dry. Jim BARRALL wrote to mention that Dave DEWITT recently married, is now living in Dallas, and just had his first child. Jim also

mentioned that Charlie BOBBISH is recovering well from open heart surgery arising from aheart attack last year.

Art MACDONALD wrote and mentioned that he, wife Val, and daughter Meredith are well ensconced in middle Georgia. Art is working in the HQ/AF Reserve Requirements Office (where he ought to be busier than normal) and Meredith just recently entered Georgia Southern University.

Mike POMPHREY called shortly after Iwrote the last class news column. Mike was an F-4 back-seater for almost the last six years before his retirement, worked at the Software Technology Support Center at Nellis immediately prior to retirement, and has recently moved to Layton, Utah to work as asoftware engineer for SofTech, Inc. Like in my family, Mike’s oldest son is getting big (at 15 years old) and already wears alarger shoe size than Mike.

From Steve Mortin (’71) Ilearned that Chan MORSE is atest pilot for McDonnell Douglas flying the NOTAR helicopter. His picture, or at least the helicopter’s picture, has appeared in Aviation Week and acouple of other aviation-oriented periodicals acouple of times this last year. As part of his demanding duties he has to represent his company at various airshows, such as Farnborough and Paris. Ilike to see someone Iknow get those tough jobs.

In my last column there was an ambiguous reference to aclassmate whose wife died recently. That classmate is Mike FAIR, and I’m truly apologetic for the confusion.

That’s it, folks. I’ve really enjoyed this job. Iowe alot to all of you who have called and written me over these last five years. Ihope you’ll help the next scribe as much as you’ve helped me. In all my life, I’ve never associated with abetter bunch of guys than the Class of ’70.

G.E. “Andy” Anderson Jr.

7851 Epsilon Drive

Rockville, MD 20855

Home: (301) 330-9447

Office: (703) 734-1511

Percent members: 54

Well, you guys definitely come through in acrisis. It’s Christmas morning, the kids are playing with their toys, and Ihave astack of letters from our classmates. Ieven got acall or two. The first to call was John STUBBLEFIELD. Ishould have known it was too soon after writing the last column for John to be offering news. In between segments of his solicitation for contributions to the AOG, Ipicked up something about F-15s and NORAD. The other call came just afew days ago from Gordy KAGE, inviting me to Wayne TURK’S retirement ceremony. Iwas unable to rearrange my schedule and see them, and Gordy and Ihave missed one another since. One or both of them is/was assigned to AF/XO, but I don’t know any more. I’ll keep trying to call Gordy, and will have some news for you next time.

Sky FOERSTER wrote from the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, where he has been special assistant to the ambassador as part of the CFE negotiations. Vince LANDRY has also represented OSD/International Security Policy in the negotiations. Sky writes that no one wears uniforms at CFE, and Vince is redefining haut couture with neckties “only ablind man could love.” Having moved four times in five summers. Sky hopes his two-year wait to pin on 0-6 will somehow bring PCS stability. Thanks for writing. Sky.

Cliff CHRISTENSON wrote with aclearly-stated, none-too-altruistic

purpose, “to keep (me) from whining anymore about the paucity of letters.” Cliff and family are living in Holmdel, NJ where he is chief financial officer of Wellman, Inc. (plastics) Among other things. Cliff is ready to take his proper place among the race-to-the-altar group. His oldest son, Tom, entered Colgate University this fall, and was born March 29, 1972. Cliff noted that this is 9months 20 days after gradua¬ tion. Let’s think about this —Ginger and Iwere married two days after graduation and our first was born two years later. Cliff and Joan were married eight days after us and their first arrived as noted. If these two data points indicate arelationship, then somebody who married in August could have had a1971 tax deduction! You math majors, will that logic fly? Cliff concluded with an appeal for news from Third Squadron alumni. He was kind enough to absolve me of bias by recognizing that “perhaps (I’ve) received letters from them but the crayon is hard to read.” Those of you who knew Cliff will enjoy the picture of Cliff with older son and daughter. It was good to hear from you. Cliff.

Chuck CURRAN, Class of ’77, gets the award for most efficient letterwriter (category does not include people who write notes for class scribes on change-of-address cards). Chuck enclosed aclipping describing the victory of the Denver Barbarians (rugby) in arecent tournament, and underlined areference to coach Sean EDRIS (a.k.a. Warren Peter III, ’71). Chuck’s return address was the American Embassy in Cairo. With no other explanation, we can only wonder. Alittle help, please?

After 19 years it was good to hear from Steve MARTIN. He’s asoft¬ ware jockey for Martin Marietta in Denver, and flies H-3s for aReserve special operations squadron in Tucson, AZ. Steve has recently become a liaison officer for USAFA and saw Andy MELOY while in training for the new role. Andy lives in Georgia and is an airline pilot. (Steve couldn’t remember which one —that fixed-wing stuff isn’t real important.) Steve saw Gary HUCKABAY recently in the (USAFA?) O’Club. Gary was serving his Reserve annual tour, and still serves as pastor of achurch in the Springs. Bill BLUMBERG also works for Martin Marietta in Denver, and is the deputy commander for the Northern Colorado liaison officer unit. Steve included apicture of his intrepid crew. The (killer/steelyeyed/one-each) second from the right is our boy. Thanks for the news, in¬ sights and pix, Steve —materials will be forwarded as requested.

Steve Martin, ’71

Christmas brought seasons greetings from several old friends. Bob and Ruth BLOUGH are living in Novi, MI, where he works for Chrysler. Bob heads the Jeep and Dodge Truck Chassis Systems Engeering Department, and flies HH-3s with the Reserves. Their card included aletter describing their vacation in Alaska last summer —extraordinary is an inadequate description of their experience. Bob noted that John SCHRAMM still works for an independent company writing engine controller and diagnostics software for Ford. John and wife, Tim (did Iget that right?), have two little girls, three years and nine months, respectively. Apparent¬ ly Bob and John have followed each other around the world, both in the blue suit and as civilians, and John is also flying H-3s at Selfridge. Thanks for the letter, folks.

Rus and Sandy RECORDS sent Christmas greetings from Huntsville, AL, where he works for Computer Sciences Corporation. With the recent

Joan, Tom and Cliff Christenson.

win of alarge contract with the Defense Mapping Agency, their five-year stint in Huntsville seems destined to stretch to eight. Sandy is ahome health care planner for alocal hospital. Best of all, the Records are expec¬ ting ababy in early July. They are just now going through “sticker shock” for baby stuff. While my own experiences parallel Rus’, Ifind it hard to reconcile his complaints with his stories of sailing their Catalina 27 Sloop (Rus is vice-commodore of the local yacht club, and Sandy is secretary). Rus, I’ve forwared your letter to “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

Terry WEIMER wrote from San Antonio, where he still runs the T-41 program at Hondo. In addition to commanding 800 students, he led an evaluation program to use Italian aerobatic trainers to screen candidates more effectively. He now commands that program as well. Diane is set¬ ting new record accomplishments as an Air Force wife volunteer. Somewhere in the list of OWC, Air Force Village, and Randolph AFB schools Ilost track of everything she’s doing. Iwas particularly enter¬ tained by Terry’s story of meeting Bob BRODEL. Somehow they had never run into one another in four years at the Zoo, and they discovered they are classmates as their conversation turned to the “the Brush”, a.k.a. General (retired) Mike Dugan, who is acommon part of their USAFA heritage. Bob is the head of the (ATC) Commander’s Action Team (special projects), and was visiting Terry to get smart on his opera¬ tion. Terry concluded his letter with anote that Pete NELSON still com¬ mands the C-21 squadron at Randolph. As always, it was great to hear from you, Terry.

Rusty STILES wrote from Roxbuy, CT where he is the chief program pilot for Sikorski’s entry in the Army Light Helicopter Program. Rus has never recovered from his experiences at UHT —his letter was filled with the performance of experimental rotary-wing gadgets (something about flat 90-degree turns in 2.5 seconds, flying by wire backwards 20 feet off the deck at night in aglass cockpit... WHAT is he talking about?). As James Taylor would say, dad loves his work. Rus is also enjoying service as aliaison officer, and continues to fly gliders. He summarized his ex¬ istence as married, no kids, and having aball (probably an obscure helicopter reference). Thanks for the note, Rus.

Forrest PRICE wrote from “Operation Desert Shield Deployed.” 1990 has been an exciting year for him. In October he assumed command of the 36th Aerial Port Squadron (AFRES), which made him the junior squadron commander in the 446 MAW. One month later his unit was ac¬ tivated and he’s leading the troops in real-world stuff in Germany. For¬ rest noted that Lynn KERN is flying with the 97 MAS. Activated in September, Lynn is “out in the system somewhere.” Ialso got anote through the AOG from Mike FOUTS, who is taking abreak from the practice of law to fly airplanes. Mike is with the 137 TAW in Desert Shield. We hope you all make it back safely. Take care.

Concluding with change-of-address cards: Craig ARNOLD from Red¬ mond, OK to Birmingham, MI; Pete NELSON (see above) moving onbase at Randolph AFB; Jon STEVENS giving up the anonymity of aP.O. Box for areal address in Bellevue, NE; Paul DORDAL from ??? to Reston, VA; Rich ZEIMET from Montgomery, AL to Newport News, VA; Randy LAUTERBACH from APO NY to Haughton, LA; Bob GREEN from Evanston, WY to Ankeny, lA; A1 IRWIN from Tampa, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL; and Danny ALLEN from ??? to APO San Francisco.

I’ve noted before that this scribe business seems to be afeast-or-famine experience. The feast this quarter was great, but don’t stop now, okay? I know I’m asking for aclass-level change of culture, but maybe we could switch from our all-or-nothing mode to a(perish the thought) normal ex¬ istence. In either case, it’s always good to hear from you. God bless you all in the new year.

Ed Bishop

2011 Buoy Drive

Stafford, VA 22554

Home: (703) 659-8166

Work: (202) 767-1735

DSN: 297-1735

Percent members: 44

Greetings from D.C.

Spring is almost here, the time of renewal and rebirth. It is extremely difficult for me as Iwrite this on 23 Dec 90, to predict what has happened in the last 90 days. Ican only hope there has been apeaceful solution to the Gulf crisis. Or alternatively, we have prevailed with aminimum of casualties and the region has been returned to reasonable stability. Iam sure Ispeak for all of us in offering our prayers to our comrades in arms, and especially those members of the USAFA Class of 1972 and their families.

On to the business at hand. “Who are those guys II” contest is now open. Do you recognize this group of dapper dudes? Answers at the end of the column.

Who Are These Guys II

Idragged Ray WILLSON up to my office after spotting him con¬ ducting business with the travel pay folks downstairs. (My office is in the same building as the Accounting and Finance Offi ce for those AF members assigned to the Pentagon and Bolling.) Reluctantly, Ray filled me in on what he’s been up to since Ilast saw him 18 plus years ago. By the way, Ray looks exactly like he did when Ifirst met him in our doolie squadron, maybe just asmidgen older. Ray started out in KC-135s, then got an AFIT slot in Purdue in management. As aresult of this higher education, he ended up in the Base Civil Engineer’s office at Langley followed by aremote at Taegu. He jumped back into the pilot’s seat in AWACs at Tinker after which he was sentenced to purgatory (D.C.). He is currently with XOOSO, Space Forces, and like many others is involved with Desert Shield. Ray and his wife have four children: sons 17 and 13, and daughters 9and 1.

While Iwas visiting Ray, Eric NEDERGAARD called to bring me up to date on the gang at NDU. Gaard and Ihad been playing telephone tag for three months. Gaard relayed that Don SEXTON, Bob RAINES, and Jim ROBERTSON are there with him at NWC and Pete SUTTON is across the street at ICAF. Gaard also passed along that Bill FAUCHER is the new 13th TFS/CC at Misawa (F-16s) and Charlie HARRINGTON is the commander for the 1st Test Squadron at Clark AB working air-to-air missile tests. Way to go guys. Gaard also said John GREENLAW and Jim WESSLER are at Holloman. John is with the Air Division (F-15s) and Jim is the Ops and Training officer with the 49 TFW. Gaard also spotted George WAGASKY’s picture flying an F-15 over the Gulf in the latest issue of Airman. Finally, Bill BUSS is at Ramstein. In one felt swoop, Gaard offered more info than Iusually get in the mailbag or change-of-address cards.

Isaw Roger TYLER at the Pentagon the other day. He seems to be recovering quite well from amajor auto accident since the last writing. Roger is glad to be alive. Seems like it was touch and go for awhile. If you recall, Roger was supposed to go the Turkey air attache job. As aresult of the injuries, he has been reassigned to the non-flying air attache job in London. On the up side, the language is at least similar. Good luck and God’s speed on afull recovery, Roger.

This article is alittle disjointed as Iam trying to fi nd all my notes. Our modular furniture arrived so Iam displaced and working out of boxes — all Ihave to do is find the right box. It would have been easier if Ididn’t label them all MISC. On apersonal note, Iran the Marine Corps Marathon in 3:45. Not too bad for 40 years old. However, Iwas smoked by Russ MATTERN (’71) who turned in a3:38.

Ireceived anice letter from Hank HAPP. Hank got out of the AF in ’78 and went to work for Tetra Corp until 1983 when he started with S-Cubed. Hank is acomputer wiz specializing in scientific computer pro¬ gramming. Hank now works at the AF Weapons Lab as aGS-14, still in computer programming. He also rejoined the AF Reserve and is amajor taking ACSC by seminar. He and his wife have four children: ason 9and daughters 11,6, and 4. While Hank has changed jobs almost as much as many of us in the same period, he has lived in the same house for 12 years. Hank, you’re probably paying on the principal by now!

Ialso received ashort note from Harvey LE CATO. He and Ben HARVEY responded to my request for votes on class stickers. They came up with agood idea —put the sticky stuff on the back. That way we can

put them on windows that are tinted. Or better yet, on the lockers, doors, etc. of Hudson High or Canoe Ugrads. Good idea Ben and Harvey. How bout it guys? Should we push to have more printed?

On to change-of-address cards. We find Roger PARSONS has moved from Portland, OR to Vancover, WA; Rusty BOLT to Goldsboro, NC; Rick RAY from Grand Forks to Papillion, NE (Offutt); Bill HAAN from Ketchikan, AK to Littleton, CO; Brian BINN from Summerville, SC to McGuire AFB; and Brian VOORHEES from Charleston Heights, SC to N. Highlands, CA (sounds like the IG Team).

The mystery photo was sent by Roger PARSONS from Greg STOD¬ DARD’S wedding. From left starting at the top: Kevin BRENNAN — computer analyst with Boeing; Park HANEY —attorney in Denver; Don LOONEY —executive with amedical supply company in Clearwater, FL; John HANSON —757s with American based in Chicago but living near Boulder; Brian BREEM —ahigh school teacher in Tacoma, WA; Steve O’NEIL —manager with Martin Marietta in Denver; T.J. MANCUSO —attorney in Denver; Greg STODDARD —737s with Continen¬ tal in Newark, NJ living in Denver; and Roger PARSONS —767s and 757s for United out of San Francisco living in Tacoma, WA. Thanks for the photo Roger. You all look great.

That’s all for now. Ihope Christmas was good for all of you. I’m going to keep it short this time for several reasons: 1) not much mail, 2) our col¬ umn was alittle long last time, 3) I’m past my deadline. In the spirit of Christmas I’ll close with: Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Men. (Bish)

Rick Karvosky

98-500 Koauka Loop, Apt. 3F

Aiea, HI 96701

Home: (808) 487-8328

DSN: 449-9793

Percent members: 42

Aloha again from the island paradise. This column is an important one for two reasons. The first, at the time I’m writing this, there are just over two weeks to the 15 January U.N. deadline for Iraq to pull out of Kuwait. The whole world is wondering what is going to happen. 1only pray the outcome is peaceful and further lives are not lost. This holiday season has not been ahappy one for the families of the service members deployed to support Desert Shield. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The second reason is, time has come for me to lay down my pen. When I started writing this column in 1985, Ipromised to put out aquality col¬ umn and pass on the duties of class scribe when Ifelt Icould no longer carry out that promise. Well, that time has come. Inever intended to break Fred KNOWLES’ record for writing this column —23 issues. This happens to be my 23rd issue and it is time for someone else to take over and revitalize this column. Other factors come into play —the most important being my PCS and new job this summer. I’ve been nominated for the Civil Engineering squadron commander’s position at Laughlin AFB. It’s the job Iwanted, not exactly the location, but Desert Shield has wreaked havoc with personnel moves. I’m fortunate to even have an offer for acommander’s job. Itried For Cannon but was not selected. ATC offered me Laughlin and Iaccepted. MPC is currently working the ap¬ proval. Ishould know by the middle of January.

Iam looking for avolunteer to write the column starting with the fall edition, due 21 September 1991. The spring edition will already be in by the time you read this column. Hopefully, Iwill get avolunteer in time to include that information in the summer edition —my last edition —due in June. Iwill keep writing the column though until someone else takes over the responsibilities of the class scribe, but it is time for afresh outlook.

Ireceived several inputs this past quarter. The first was from one of my closest friends from the Zoo —Todd LAVIGNE. Todd is heading to Spangdahlem this summer as the maintenance operations officer for the 52 TFW. Todd is the president of the Red Baron Chapter of the AOG. Their chapter is very active and had several successful functions this past year —including hosting Brig Gen Redden, commandant, for alunch¬ eon. Todd provided some tidbits on other classmates. Mike NISHIMUTA is the treasurer for the Red Baron Chapter. Todd ran into Bob ALLEN (Debbie) who’s in the 31st Weather Wing at Sembach, and

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Bill RAKE (Gwyn) who was passing through Ramstein on his way to Spangdahlem to be in the CVI office. Iwas scheduled for aTDY to Ramstein in December, but my boss complained about funds so it was rescheduled for January, and was then canceled due to the uncertainty of Desert Shield. Oh well, Ididn’t want to drink good German beer and wine and eat that delicious German food anyway! Todd has been touring Europe in his new “Beemer”.

The next letter came from Bruce (Nancy) BENNETT who is the opera¬ tions officer for the 6MAS at McGuire. Bruce is also on the MAC com¬ mander’s list —we wish you luck Bruce on getting your own squadron. Bruce provided some info on other classmates at McGuire. Glen (Sissy) MOSES, currently the operations officer for the 18 MAS, takes over as commander of the 30 MAS in January 1991. Glen takes over the reins from Quentin “Pete” (Pam) PETERSON, who is on his way to USTRANSCOM. Pete is also on the 0-6 list. Bob (Emily) MIZE is the 21 AF/DOX. Glen said it was really busy at McGuire support¬ ing Desert Shield.

The next letter came from Rick (Debi) JOHNSTON who is back at Wurtsmith flying B-52s again. Rick and Debi are happy to be back in Michigan near their families. They bought ahouse on alake and look for¬ ward to enjoying winter in Michigan. Rick said all the flyers at Wurtsmith are ready if called, but hope, as we all do, there will be apeaceful solution in the Middle East. Rich (Mary Ellen) JONES also sent aletter. Rich is flying the B767 for Delta out of Atlanta. He was sweating out the Reserve recall since he flies C-141s at Charleston AFB. Rich and Mary Ellen have two children: Travis (13) and Hayley (8). Rich said Dale WILLIAMS is flying for Delta out of DFW. Larry (Maureen) NOLEN dropped a Christmas card from Las Vegas. He left Hickam for Nellis this past summer. They moved back into the house they own in Vegas.

Change-of-Address Cards: Pat DULIN, aLt Col in the USMC, to Kings Bay, GA; Ed FRAZIER to Springfield, VA; John KUCONIS to Montgomery, AL; Paul PITCOVICH to anew address in Oklahoma City; and John (Sandy) PATCHIN to Clearfield, UT.

Well, that’s it for this column. Hope when you read this, peace still ex¬ ists in the Middle East. Also remember, I’m looking for areplacement to take over as class scribe. Any literary folks out there, or ones who have always wanted to see their writings published? Now’s the time to speak up. Give me acall if you are interested. This column deserves the best and Ifeel it is time for me to pass on the pen. Aloha.

Joe Brezovic

112 Simmons Drive

Huntsville, AL 35763

Home: (205) 882-6916

Office: (205) 726-1974

Percent members: 41

STARTERS: Ihope all is well with you and yours! The total intake for this round is 13 change-of-address cards and two letters! Must be the fall season of getting young’uns ready for school, our own school preps or end-of-fiscal-year closeout requirements. Whatever the reasons, perhaps there’ll be more news to relate after the rush is over.

CHANGE-OF-ADDRESS CARDS: U.S. new residences will be reported from west to east. Bruce SMITH moved across the Island afew streets in Aiea, HI. Hope the scenery is better and the move worth the effort! A1 GLOCK moved afew streets in Manhattan Beach, CA. Another beach scene? Daryll SCOTT traversed the continent from Maryland to San Diego. That’s one way to view this land of ours! The

card was postmarked in Sept. Summer drives surely need airconditioning. Ihope theirs worked!

Talking about being cool, Thomas HAUDEN III moved international¬ ly south to Colorado Springs for awhile. While in the far north, Tom served as an exchange officer on the Canadian Air Staff in Winnipeg. Maybe you folks at Grand Forks AFB visited with Tom when you went to Winnipeg on acurrency exchange mission?

Jim KEATON returned from overseas to midland USA —Papillion, NE. It’s asuburb of Omaha for you non-Hq SAC acquainted airmen. There’s afew more missions there of course, but the heart-throb of national defense beats the strongest there!

Paul ROGERS made an intra-dorm type of move. He and his changed the tens digit by one number! AH, the wonderlust we all have! The Shortest Shuffle Award for this letter (lAW my records) is a4number down the street bag-drag. This award goes to Mark SHEPROW. Still recuperating from the move there in Spring Lake, NJ? Does anyone besides me think that the semester shuffle of four years has instilled in us an intense desire to change the scenery?

Steve LUNSFORD moved states, from Alabama to Tyndall AFB, FL. Stephen BOZARTH liked the Tampa area so well that he has moved out of abox number into ahouse —right before Thanksgiving! Actually, Steve reported twice! He sent acard coming back from aSan Francisco PO number, and again when the household goods had apermanent resting place. (“Permanent” until orders dictate else.) Into the Northeast reports Robert J. FINNEGAN. From aNew York PO, to Bowie, MD. I’m sure all of us welcome Tom, Bob, and Steve back to “Dodge.” (For a definition of “Dodge”, see last ’74 article, ed.)

I’d like to well-wish several of your classmates who maintain some lifestyle outside CONUS. Merrill BEYER has left Virginia to APO San Francisco 96293. Anyone in that area, look for him and give him and his a Hi Ya’ll, Howdy, or Howyadoin. Rich CLEVELAND is moving around in the APO New York 09132 area. He and Gayle appear to have afollowon. The Numbers 09063 and 09132 don’t seem to be too far apart. (I started this week trying to find azip code book of info that shows what zip goes with what area. That should help locate some of our classmates. Perhaps overseas we’re more inclined to visit each other than in the states.)

J.J. ROMANO may be near Rick and Gayle. J.J. writes in from 90912. He and Cynthia have completed their fi rst year in Germany. The Christmas letter sounds like the family of three (Yes, Joey is 17 months!) are tourists. They happily chat of spreading income around the European Common Market and non-ECM countries as well! He tells tales of climb¬ ing castle walls and perusing Paris.

The second letter comes from stateside: Chuck, Kathy, Danny, Matt, and Amanda LATHAM (see photo). The family dwells at WrightPatterson. Chuck works in the director’s office of the Propulsion Systems Program office. He enjoys acontinuing career of bringing new trophies home for the mantel. Seems his tennis and golf intramurals and inter¬ collegiate days are only the early days. Kathy is in charge of the Justice Division at the base JAG. (Who wins in family discussions?) She received her training while in residence at Robins AFB, GA. Iknow I’d have a tough time if my wife, Darlene, went TDY. Hope everything is where you left it, Kathy. Chuck didn’t mention any particular insights from playing Mr. Mom, so all is back to normal, Ireckon. The family still plays together —Danny is 14 years old; Matt is 12 and both boys help spoil four-year-old Amanda!

Here’s athoughtful note. If you have aRegister of Graduates, look in the back pages to the place you’re off TDY to; perhaps there’s aplace for

acup of coffee from afellow Falcon!

That’s all Ihave for now, may you live long and prosper.

Jeff Hackett

1825 E. Jeanine Drive

Tempe, AZ 85284

Home (602) 831-9439

Office: (602) 891-2734

Percent members: 41

rHANGOVER IMMUNIZATION. As a fi nal “tune-up” for the pain and suffering associated with New Year’s morning I’m pulling this article together on New Year’s eve as my last official, conscious act of 1990. Although it’s somewhat dated by the publishing time delay. I’ll take this opportunity to send the Hackett family’s wishes for apeaceful, pro¬ sperous, and joyous New Year.

DEPUTY-ASSISTANT UNDER-SECRETARY OF CLASS NEWS. I

figure Chris GLAESER is deserving of some auspicious title since he’s been such adedicated contributor during the past year! One of the two letters Igot from him this time related the news from home: Karen is back into the books in pursuit of adegree in business, Chris is busy along with the rest of his ANG (NY) unit making the transition to the ADF F-16. But, apparently that’s not enough to completely fill his “free” time (after flying the line with Northwest), he’s also doing some consultation with Martin Marietta on the Block 60 F-16 (A-16). Leftover moments are consumed with the three kids, the oldest of whom is looking forward to driving the car... to quote Chris —“Yipes!” Chris also passed updates on the happenings at:

Holloman AFB —Lance and Kathy GRACE are at Holloman where Lance is commander of the 6586 Test Squadron. Lance indicates that this is asmoking deal since the wing commander is several thousand miles away at Elgin AFB... not hard to figure out! His family (three kids) likes the area alot and Lance enjoys flying the F-15 and T-38. Bentley RAYBURN put his eagles on in July and worked as the ADO for the F-15 wing until his recent departure for National War College. Wayne WILLIS continues his extended stay in New Mexico as the AFOTEC F-15 pilot at Holloman. Walt BURNS is also reported to be at Holloman in the Eaglejet. Ben PHILLIPS’ wife is in Alamogordo although Ben left in July for an ALO job in Korea. Don LEWIS is in the running for most unusual duty as the commander of Det 1of the Weapons Eval Group, where they fly F-lOOs before they turn them into drones.

Wright-Patterson AFB —Sam RYALS and wife. Ginger (married a year ago), are at WPAFB where Sam is aproject manager/test pilot in the 4952nd Test Squadron flying the C-18 and the T-37. Craig CHRISTEN is down the street in the 4953rd, also working as aproject manager/test pilot. Dan MCCORRY is the director of Systems Development for the National Aerospace Plane Joint Program Of fi ce located there at WPAFB. The job involves coordinating AF/NASA/Navy efforts on the NASP; loves the work with this advanced technology effort.

Elsewhere —Terry MARKOVICH is aTPS instructor at Edwards, fly¬ ing the C-130 and UV-18. Dave DYCHE was last seen passing through Wright-Pat on his way to command aC-12 detachment in Korea.

HEY SENATOR, CAN YOU SPARE ME AB-52 WING? According to Mark POSTHUMUS, the decision to shut down B-52 operations at Andersen AB, Guam had to be born in asmoke-filled, back-alley, locked congressional meeting room —“being an overseas unit it didn’t have much priority (military necessity notwithstanding!)” With the Buffs gone Mark’s job as commander of the radar tracking/scoring site ended and he’s now moved on to Ellsworth AFB, SD where he is the liaison between the 99th Strategic Wing and the 18 sites that provide ECM and weapon scoring to SAC’s bomber force. Iwon’t go into the details of how much Mark and his family (Jenny -10, Andy -8, and Charlie -1) liked Guam and all the really exciting things they did/saw; just consider his summary, “they practically had to blast me off the island!” Another classmate didn’t have the chance to grow such deep roots. Phil GRONSETH had the distinction of being the last B-52 guy to arrive at Andersen. He got the news that the squardron was deactivated during his flight to Guam! Phil wound up teaching at the Academy (wonder where his household goods wound up!). Mark and fellow Guam-ite (?) Chris COMMEFORD landed in South Dakota. Also seen at Ellsworth: B-1 squadron commander, Joe STEIN. Because the scribe doesn’t write to anyone (except the Check¬ points editor) I’ll use this paragraph to answer Mark’s question regarding Chuck HOLLAND —Chuck’s an ACSC instructor at Maxwell these days.

FROM MID-AMERICA TO THE MIDDLE EAST, CHECK CNN FOR UPDATES. Anything Imight say relating to potential Desert Shield

The Lathams, from left, are Matt (12), Chuck, Kathy, Amanda (4), and Dan (14).

duty will be hopelessly outdated by the time this gets to press, so I’ll stick to the historical. Marvin COX sent me aletter in October covering amini¬ reunion with Ric LEW ALLEN (Gunter AFB), and Don BYERS (US Air/ANG pilot). Marvin’s at Space Command following aone-year tour as aUnited Nations military observer in the Mid-East. As he wrote the letter he was about to leave for aTDY in support of Desert Shield. The TURNER’S Christmas card was penned right after Jon’s return from a one-month rotation to Europe (Reserve C-130s) in support of Desert Shield. There were more enjoyable trips in ’90; Jon and Diane went to Hawaii for their 15th anniversary.

OTHER HOLIDAY GREETINGS. Mike and Diane BUCKLEY’S Christmas letter made our suitcases run and hide! They’ve been up and down the Pacific Coast from Prudhoe Bay to Bolivia. Part of the travel related to Mike’s jobs as acaptain with Alaska Air and aC-130 pilot in the Reserves. Part of it also had to do with the fact that Diane finally has the chance to get away now that she’s retired from the USAFR (LtCol). Not much moss growing under Mark DONNELLY’s feet either! You may recall that Mark was flying C-20s out of Andrews AFB, taking trips to Paris, Prague, Warsaw, Oslo, London, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Saudi Arabia... but now he’s moved up to “bigger” and “better” things; like the VC-25 (747, Air Force One). Mark let us know that John TAMKUN and Steve VREELAND are “inbound” to the 99th MAS where they will join Pat ASH as C-20 pilots. Mark ran into Rex HOEY in Tel Aviv where he’s ser¬ ving as air attache. Selfishly, I’ll have to say we were real disappointed that Kent and Carole TRAYLOR’S Christmas card contained the news that Kent will be going to the 1st TFW at Langley AFB on their return from Germany. We were hoping that they’d be PCSd to Luke AFB, but at least that’s where Kent will be going through F-15 requal training this Spring.

LAST CALL AND SHORT NOTES. Got aphone call from Pete STRUNK just before the holidays. He’s still flying 727s with Northwest out of Detroit. He, Katie and the kids are still residing here in the Phoenix area where Katie has reentered the teaching profession (elementary school). Pete expects to be in aposition to bid DC-9 first officer trips in the next couple of months. Last but not least was avery old (circa June 1990) note from A1 NASH that’s been lost in my desk for several months. A1 just wanted to assure me that not all ’75ers are “deadbeats” (must have read one of my more terse columns). You’ll probably recall that A1 was medically retired from the Navy (following aserious car accident 10 years ago this month) and is residing in Roswell, GA with avery nice lady he gets to call “Mom.” Can’t tell y’all how appropriate it’d be to add this address to your Christmas card (or your “hell, Ifeel like writing aletter to someone other than the scribe” list): A1 Nash, 1530 Tennesse Walker Drive, Roswell, GA 30075.

THINGS TO DO... PLACES TO GO? Well, Igotta run out and see if the champagne is cold and/or if the mailman has delivered any Desert Shield USAFR call-up orders. In either case, you guessed it; it may be later than we think!

Bill Brundage

20 East Washington St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Home (719) 634-7040

Work: (719) 472-2270

DSN: 259-2270

Percent members: 39

Seasons greetings and the best of the New Year to you all from the land of thawing snowdrifts and weak batteries. Hope your winter has been better than ours. Isaw minus-27 afew days back and my poor old car bat¬ tery felt it. They say everything has to be perfect on days like that —Isay just hope for helpful neighbors, good jumper cables and awarming trend! Nice to know my knees and the squirrel tails accurately forecasted this arctic blast but Ireally would rather have been wrong this time.

The flow of information into ’76 newsletter headquarters is getting bet¬ ter all the time —keep it up folks or else you will find out why my high school creative writing instructor recommended Itry electrical engineering.

Dan BEATTY (Martha) and the Albuquerque crowd dropped in (literally) earlier this year —something about the grass in front of the Chapel needing some jet blast fertilizer and JP-4 fumes —and Iused to think Iknew some crazy C-130 pilots! Anyway, Dan’s visit served as a good opportunity to get some of the local ’76ers out into the sunshine for abit. Dave MAZUROWSKI, Joe DREW (Vickie), Dave LEUPP (Cindy), and Joe SMITH (Harriet) were all seen dodging madly-saluting 4th-class types one pleasant September afternoon. Dan passed on that he loves being an lAC in the UH-60G in the 1550th CCTW and is expecting

addition #6 soon. Dan also reported sighting Harry DEBRUHL (Melinda) who flies HC-130s for the Alaska Air National Guard at Kulis AFB near Anchorage.

Dave ROSS (Fausteena) called to report that Gary SCOGGINS (Mary) had just been hijacked from Tinker —and you thought that your emergency action checklists included alot of people! Tinker’s includes the AOG! No really, Dave saw somebody who owed him money in Check¬ points and was looking for the address. See, it pays to read the Grad Rag! Anyway, Dave reports that Oklahoma is great, that he hasn’t been to Saudi “yet” but that many have been, that he will probably be in Norman and Tinker for afew more years, and that Fausteena and Darold are going great.

Got anote from a’77 type —Doug REASON —that may interest you. Doug writes books in his spare time. (Now that’s organization —Ican’t even write them in my “regular” time —we must have done agood job training those guys.) Doug has dedicated his latest effort to his friend and our classmate Jerry ALLISON who died in aRed Flag accident. The book is titled Assault on Alpha Base and is classified as military fiction, something about aterrorist army and anuclear stockpile etc., etc. May be worth alook guys.

Got some wonderful Christmas cards this year. Bill ROEGE (Lynda) sent avery nice card and letter from Maxwell. Bill is at the Wargaming Center after completing ACSC last year and hopes for afollow-on cockpit assignment —the go-fly board willing. Bill reports seeing Bill JOHNSON (Robin) at Maxwell. The HEINZ (Kay and Steve) annual report was great. Steve —Ilike the way you think. Steve feels that filing a newsletter with the class scribe is acivic duty like doing income taxes and such. Now if Ican only get the rest of you guys to start including checks in your letters or enroll in my payroll deduction plan I’ll really be set! Steve reports that the CS-37 portion of ’76 is doing great although he is suspicious about Greg WHALEY (Bonnie) who claims to be assigned somewhere in Kansas. Idon’t know Steve, 1got alot of address change cards for Greg. Maybe somebody wants us to think there really is an Air Force base in Kansas... On amore serious note, its always great to read Steve’s letters and realize that there is someone else out there who specializes in sheetrock repair, awful holidays, and dare Isay it —HAIR LOSS! All the best in the new year Steve and Kay —may the follicles be with you cause they sure aren’t with me!

List of address changes this time: Greg BOOMGAARD is in Aiea, Hawaii; John BRUNS (Debbie) moved to New Jersey, Fernando BURGOS is in Miami, Tim CANTWELL (Nancy) lives on APO 96366 street in San Francisco, Jim CARTER (Gwen) is in Riverside, CA; Dave CLARY (Lynd) is now at APO New York 09405, Steve DAVIS is in San Mateo, CA; Harry DEBRUHL (Melinda) is in Anchorage, AK and John Dunstan has moved to Tempe, AZ. Mike ELY (Michele) is at Leaven¬ worth, Kent ESBENSHADE (Cherly) is in Upper Marlboro, MD; Gar¬ rison FLEMMINGS (Kathy) is in Ohio, Ray FORTNER (Diane) is in Texas, Stephen FRYE (Jennifer) is in Virginia, Tom GREEN (Jeanne) is in Wayzata, MN; and Rich Holdridge is in Reston, VA.

Bill JOHNSON (Robin) is in Prattville, AL; Dave KRISTENSEN (Elaine) is in Montgomery, AL; Pete KLUCK is in Waxhaw, NC; Bob MANSFIELD (Pam) is at Ellsworth, Joe MARCHINO (Becky) is in Anchorage, AK or Moore, OK (the Anchorage one had the later postmark), John MCELEWEE (Kymberlee) is in Lynwood, WA; Brad MOFFETT (Elizabeth) is in Springfield, VA; Dave NAKAYAMA (Joan¬ na) is at APO San Francisco 96230, Terry NEW (Patricia) is in Burke, VA; and Chuck OLTMAN (Isabel) is at Quantico, VA. Bob PIROG (Nola) is at Barksdale, Jim PHILLIPS (Sally) is in Montgomery, Roger (RECHSTEINER (Ruth) is in Honolulu, John RIVIERA (Jackie) is in Aurora, CO; Mike SACKLEY (Valerie) is in Las Vegas, Duncan SHIELDS (Celia) is at Plattsburgh, Jeff SOGARD (Carole) is in Clovis, NM; Jay STEINMETZ (Luellen) is in Montgomery, and Peter TRUMP (Dixie) is in Bellevue, NE. Mike WALSH (Jacqueline) is in Fort Walton Beach, FL; Larry WEAVER (Cynthia) is in Prattville, AL; Mark WHALEN (Susan) is at APO San Francisco 96366, and Ernest WOOLARD (Pamela) is at APO San Francisco 96293.

That’s it for me folks. See you in the New Year and keep those cards and letters coming!

HELP BUILD AHOME FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION

John J. “Lou” Michels, Jr.

140 Melmar Drive

Prattville, AL 36067

Home: (205) 361-1105

Office: (205) 293-2802

DSN: 875-2802

Percent members: 38

SIGN-ON: Hope this finds everyone basking in the glow of apleasant holiday. For you guys at Desert Shield, Ihope this finds you basking, period. I’m writing this just after Christmas and we seem to be no closer to asensible settlement. We all have our fingers crossed. On asadder note, Iwas notified that Rick SPOTT (Debbie) passed away on Sept. 28, 1990. Rick fought long and hard against what is know as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Our thoughts are with Debbie and his family.

NETWORKING: Ikeep running into people around Maxwell who allegedly are going to school here. Ihave my doubts about this since: a) the term “school” implies learning and Ihave yet to see that term anywhere in Air University’s lexicon, and b) when Itried to get everyone together for apicture Ilearned that we had to shoot at lunch time or everyone would be gone for the day. Regarding the latter, Iowe amajor league debt to Pat MCVAY (Cyndee) who put together the shot you see here. Iwas supposed to show for the picture but was waylaid by my boss and showed up 20 minutes late. Pat seized the initiative and apassing photographer and got the shot, along with collecting various bits of infor¬ mation on each of the players. From left, the 1977 ACSC class of 1991:

(Julie). Middle

Ed RYDER (Dee), Randy ABELE (Jane), Scott SAMPSON (Mary), Curt YOUNG (Deborah), A1 ARNISTA (Gaylene), Dave EDGINGTON (Siobhan), Dave HARRIS (Martha), and Mario GARZA (Beverly).

John SCHEUFELT (Stella), Joe ZAHROBSKY, Jim FRASER (Karen), Ben ALLEN (Donna), Scott HUTT (Susan), Ron LADNIER (Pamela), and Ken VAN TREUREN (Renee). Missing are A1 CARNEY (Linda), Mark GUNZINGER (Beth), Steve CLARKE (Marie), Mark COCHRAN (Carole), Doyle GAGE (Debra), Curt CHICOWSKI (Laura) and yours truly, although acouple of the missing are faculty members. Itried to get Rob GASTIN (Barbara) into this shot but couldn’t reach him at HQ AFROTC.

Jim FRASER was married to the former Karen Schink on Thanksgiv¬ ing in Tacoma; his brother was the pastor. Randy ABELE now has four boys and will be staying at ACSC as an instructor after “school” lets out in June. He claims a10 handicap in golf (see what Imean about allegedly attending classes?). Joe ZAHROBSKY is teaching low intensity conflict at ACSC, aperfect choice since he was aB-52 pilot before coming here. He’s getting married in June to Joni Ferrino in Boston; and Pat is looking at a’135 somewhere next year since he’s spent his previous tour lowering his cholesterol at SAC HQ. News from this group included anote that Don MAGEE (Valerie) is still flying for United out of Denver. Fle’s now building ahome in Black Forest where he can see the Academy out his front window. Isuppose after starting the day with aview like that things get better no matter what happens. Some bad news about Russ FINNEY (Kathy): Russ was going through F-16 RTU at Luke and ruptured adisc in his back. He’s currently on some serious medication and taking it one day at atime regarding his future flying status. Again, my thanks to Pat

for setting this up and to all those folks for taking time out of their day to participate.

Ialso ran into Rex WILLIMAS (Linda), who was out here for the chaplain course. Rex is apastor for the Assemblies of God and is in the Reserves now. He hopes to sign on with the AD force soon. He’s seen here assisting Linda CHRIST with apatient during one of the chaplain school’s exercises with the hospital reserve forces here.

Rex Williams on duty.

From the “other” mid-career staff college (Army Command and General Staff College) at Fort Leavenworth, Duff MUIR (Mary) wrote to say that all is well, if not great and to send ashot of the ’77 contingent there. From left are Mindy and John HERD, Carol and Ron STEVENS, Mary and Duff, Chip ERESMAN (Diana), Kathy and Rick NEWTON, and Joe SMUTKO (Carolyn). Duff notes that Leavenworth is great, close to KC, and that school is “fair”. He tells the Army staff he’s there on an athletic scholarship and then heads for the gym. Sounds alot like ACSC.

Another tough day at ACGSC!

Rob SHAW (Kathy) called to tell me that Gary MITTELSTADT left for Saudi Arabia with his security police group with the Colorado ANG. Rob notes this was the first activation of the Guard unit there in 20 years, and it was tough seeing all these neople off. Isuspect there are lots of us with similar feelings at this point.

Lynn SCOTT (Cynthia) called just before Christmas. He’s now com¬ muting between Austin where he’s finishing up his PhD, and D.C. where he’s doing the research at the ICAF that will let him finish his PhD. He’s assessing retention patterns among senior officers who attend ICAF and spends about 50% of his time there. Cynthia seems to be holding up well through this, she’s about to get her master’s. I’m hoping to see them in Florida this summer when the academic dust settles.

WRITE-INs: The mailbox was full this quarter. Keep’em coming. Steve SCWALBE (Ingrid) gave me the low-down on life at TAC. He’s supervising 10 people preparing intelligence summaries on the Gulf as well as doing the occasional briefing for visiting Soviet VIPs. Steve notes that Ingrid is enjoying Norfolk, particularly since her horse is closer to home. My old roommate, Toby NICHOLS (Anna) dropped me aline from his home in Lakeville, MN where he flies for Northwest in DC-lOs. Toby also keeps his hand in with the C-130 unit at Minneapolis. He and Anna have one toddler and another on the way. Molly FERRARA wrote to tell me that, although they were supposed to be enjoying the shopping in the Philippines right now, they are in fact at George, where Joe re¬ qualified in the F-4G and was immediately shipped off to the Gulf. Jeff

The Blue Crew at ACSC.

Front row: Joe GUHIN (Carla), Jim MOSCHGAT (Jill), John CHRIST (Louise), Mark RUTAN (Donna), Pat (hisself), Jim MCREYNOLDS (Dorothy), and Chris CAMPBELL

row:

Back row:

PERKINS (Leslie) wrote anote saying he’s still at Offutt, waiting to get moved sometime next fall.

Paul PIROG (Mary) is settled in at Onizuka. He notes that the legal business there consists of contracts and labor law problems, he still hasn’t had acourt-martial to deal with yet. Marc LINDSLEY (Patty) is up at Plattsburg, shepherding the transition of his FB-111 unit back to TAC. He says things are good, with no sight of sand in the future. Doug REASON (Cindy) made me jealous by sending me the covers from his latest novels, both high-tech thrillers, as well as telling me about his latest job, working with apanel in D.C. setting up different “architectures” to get to Mars. All this in addition to his job directing the High Energy Plasma Division at Kirtland.

Finally, Armando COSTALES (Wendy) writes to say that life in the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo has taken on asurrealistic quality as budget cuts, budget non-cuts, and general confusion on the part of the Japanese government over Desert Shield takes effect. He’s slated to head to Fort Leavenworth sometime soon to await the start of his ACGSC course.

CLOSEOUT: To the wives and families of our classmates in the Gulf, our best wishes and hopes for apeaceful resolution. Iguess those instruc¬ tors in 1973 who told us we’d likely see amajor war in our careers might be right after all. Good luck to all of us.

Sig Nelson

642 E. Century Ave.

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Home: (602) 497-9101

Percent members: 39 7

Greetings from Saudi! I’m enjoying good Phoenix flying weather half¬ way around the world. (It’s only 18 hours flying time from Phoenix.) The Saudis are good hosts, and though we’re from adifferent culture, they seem to be trying to make us feel at home. News is edited here, so you probably know more about what is going on between Iraq and the rest of the world. Since I’ve been involved with Desert Shield the past couple of weeks. I’ve been running into many zoomies. Arp HORVATH’S guard unit has been activated, so Arp, along with many others, is now playing in the “Sand Box”.

The active-duty forces have been here long enough to forget what it’s like back home —kind of like when we were freshmen under General Vandenberg’s “liberal” pass policy. Unfortunately, western culture is more than a20-mile walk down Academy Blvd. Mail from the states usually takes three weeks to arrive, many times catching up to you as you’re changing stations. There are some neat places to see though! Almost any major city has avariety of restaurants and shops to enjoy. The people are very honest, almost no crime or theft, but they do like to haggle. The Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea offer beautiful snorkling, and the huge (500 ft) sand dunes in southeastern Saudi are areal sight (like in the movie “Dune”).

Ihave received alot of letters this past quarter. Thanks for your sup¬ port. Steve FIKAR was married to Phyllis in June. They spent their honeymoon on an Alaskan cruise, and highly recommend it as avacation

adventure! Steve also reports that: Kevin FITZHARRIS is in the 33rd TFW at Eglin. (Kevin should be in Saudi by now!) Charlie ROSS is a lawyer (Harvard Law School graduate) in Jackson, MS. He and his wife, Sharon, had their third child. Jim KASHES flies for Delta and lives in Lighthouse Pt, FL with his wife, Michele, and their three boys. Mark RENELT (Lori) just finished his F-117A assignment and is starting the Marine equivalent of ACSC. Mark and Lori had their first baby, Adam, this year. Bill FREY is now living in Sunnyvale, CA and working for a defense contractor.

Brad DUNTON dropped me aline and aphoto of some CS-21 “Black¬ jack” classmates who attended Neal SLOAN’s (Carol) wedding. Brad, who flies for Northwest, says it ws like amini reunion where they all got together to see one of “the last true rocks of the class” fall. Neal is aB-52 EW at Blytheville. John MURTARI is working for GE in Syracuse, NY. Dale NAGY is an aero instructor at the Zoo. Dave MORROW is areal estate broker in Brandon, MS. Brad also reports that acouple of ’78ers living in C-Springs are Ken PRUSAK (Debbie), who is apilot for United, and Mark RODRIGUEZ.

Scott LAWRENCE’S wife, Starla, writes that they just moved from Eglin to Ft Leavenworth for Scott’s Army CGSC course. She says it was quite a“character builder” moving with their three kids since one was an 11-day-old baby! Also in the CGSC class are Greg KENNEDY (Crystal), Dan PHILLIPS (Cheryl) and Mike SNODGRASS (Bobbie).

Igot another letter from a’78 wife, Cele, who reports that husband, Ron EIFERT, is apilot for Delta based in Ft Lauderdale. They are enjoy¬ ing life in Tampa, where Cele is stationed at MacDill working in HQ SOCOM/J2. Cele reports that after three years of marriage, they are finally living together! Other zoomies they see are Mike VALDIVIA, who lives in Orlando; Brian SCOTT (Debbie), pilot for Northwest and moving to Arizona; and Steve DALBY (Bonnie), who works at HQ CENTCOM/J5.

The CS-21 Bunch, from left, includes John Mutari, Dale Nagy, Neal Sloan, Brad Dunton, and Dave Murrow.

Ron and Cele Eifert

Ken GRONEWALD started working in Special Mission Operations at the Pentagon, AF/XOXIP. He bumped into Bruce MAHAFFEY at ACGS in Ft Leavenworth and Mike CHRISTENSEN who is at Steve and Phyllis Fikar

22AF/DOX, Travis. Spies tell me the Pentagon is also holding Lyle KOENIG (XOOTT), Larry JAMES (AQ-Space), Greg MANDT (AQSpace), Paul CAPASSO (PRP exec), Dick NEWTON (XO exec), Rick BEERY (XO-Airlift/Rescue), plus untold others.

Chris CHAPIN (Debbie) is working hard defending space assets from the budget axe at the Pentagon. Chris coordinates numerous projects be¬ tween NASA and the AF, and may get to play Mr. Mom if his wife Deb¬ bie, an AF nurse, gets sent to help out in Saudi. Some other D.C. area names are; Ed RICE, White House Fellow; Scott YEAKEL, arms control at the State Dept; and Mark ZAMZOW with the Vice President’s Office.

Bill CAMPBELL (Rebecca) is working in pediatrics at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center and enjoying married life. He says after resigning his commission and spending four years as a2Lt in the Health Profes¬ sions Scholarship Program (HPSP) it’s nice to pin on “captain” again.

Jay ELLIS is now astaff anesthesiologist at Wilford Hall, leaving Mar¬ shall WONG behind at Wiesbaden, Germany. While in San Antonio, Jay bumped into Dee CARRIER and Glen LARSEN. Dee is heading to Edwards as aflight surgeon, and Glen is the rated physiological training officer at Brooks. Billy NICHOLS (Carol) works at MPC giving assignments to UPT graduates. Tim PARKER lives in Connecticut where he flies A-lOs in the Connecticut ANG and the trans-Atlantic routes for Delta.

Dave LENGYEL (Jacquie) is now living in Pittsburgh where he is based with U.S. Air as a727 FO. Jack ANTHONY (Margo) is on the road alot working the numerous programs at the Space Technology Center at Kirtland AFB.

Iran into Jim LELI in L.A. His wife, Kim, delivered twins, John and Kristin Ann. Jim also flies KC-lOs with the 79AREFS, along with Mike SPAIN and Mark KARGUL. He also ran into Jon WEISS at ’135 Test Fit Ops at Edwards.

Ivan URREGO called from Ft Lauderdale where he is working for Dunlop Aviation. Ivan often sees Francis TORRES who works for Allstate and Winston CHURCHILL who flies for Fed Ex. He also reports Willie WAGNER is working in Mexico City.

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Finally, congratulations to Jere MATTY (Rosemary) for being named Outstanding Civilian Employee of the Quarter” at AFSC’s Arnold Engineering Development Center where he is an aerospace engineer work¬ ing on the National Aerospace Plane.

Jere Matty receives his award from Arnold Engineering Development Center Commander Col. Richard H. Roellig.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS; Scott BAKER to Poquoson, VA. Bill CAMPBELL to Denver, CO. Greg DAVIS to Willoughby, OH. Jay ELLIS to San Antonio, TX. Ken GRONEWALD to Herndon, VA. Neil KRAUSE to Redlands, CA. Scott LAWRENCE to Ft Leavenworth, KS. Jerry LUDKE to Springfield, VA. Paul MADERA to New York, NY. Joe MATTUSKI changing homes in Alamogordo, NM. Daniel SIMMONS to Gunter AFB, AL. Randie STROM to Maxwell AFB, AL. Johnny WEIDA to Colo Spgs, CO. Stuart B. WAINSCOTT to Pittsburgh, PA.

Bud Vazquez

2476 Santa Rosa Drive

Kettering, QH 45440

Home: (513) 293-0578

DSN: 785-1755/56

Percent members: 38

I’ve been informed that Larry SANDOVAL is “unavailable” to write

this next Checkpoints column, probably because he’s on atanker over DESERT STORM, so here goes aquick fi ll-in... Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow “Niners” and their loved ones as we try to teach Mr “Insane” DON’T MESS WITH THE BEST, with an absolute minimum loss of life.

Lord knows how many of our classmates are over in the Middle East right now. The only deployable classmate Iregularly stay in touch with is Bob EDMONDS. Isuspect Bob has deployed from Bitburg and is flying CAP for strike packages over DESERT STORM. Ido have some infor¬ mation on afew folks who haven’t deployed.

We received anice Christmas card from Mike “Senator” and Jan VANHOOMISSEN, who are still in the legal and IBM professions, respectively, in Oregon. Jim and Emily SIMS are in the Washington DC area watching Air Force Material Command take shape from AFSC and AFLC. My old roomie, Carl BYERS (Connie) is in Cedar Rapids, lA, building runways as acivvie CE. Our condolences to Bill and Deanna MURPHY on word that Bill’s dad passed on after along illness. Bill and Deanna are in the Springs and at Falcon AFS. Greg BRUNDIDGE gave a surprise call the other day. He’s at the Pentagon working for AFCC (HQ AF/SCPBF). Surprise, surprise. Iran into Tom FOERTSCH and bride at the WPAFB commissary —Thomas was on terminal leave on his way to flying for Delta.

The Wright-Patterson contingent still boasts Reggie HOLMES, Todd KLOPP, Rod MacALEAR, Chris KING, and several others who are stealth Niners. Molly and Iare getting ready to go to ACSC this August and continue to immensely enjoy our three-month-old bruiser (19 lbs) Daniel.

Ireceived aletter just before deadline from Scott GRUNWALD, who is one of the test pilots selected to fly our newest airlifter, the C-17. The first flight is scheduled for June 1991. He brought us up to speed on some ’79ers at Edwards AFB. According to Scott, Ed WILSQN is atest pilot who recently completed the flight test of amodified F-111 with digital flight controls and now is instructing at the USAF Test Pilot School. Scott himself is atest pilot on the C-17 advanced airlifter test program. C.R. DAVIS is atest pilot in the F-16 Combined Test Force while Regis HANCOCK graduated from the Navy Test Pilot School and is now in¬ structing at the USAF Test Pilot School. Mark BUECHTER is aflight test navigator who recently was involved in testing the F-15E and is now instructing at the USAF Test Pilot School. Mike HOOBLER graduated from the USAF Test Pilot School in Dec 90 and is now assigned as atest pilot in the 6512 Test Squadron. Carl HAWKINS is atest pilot in the F-15 Combined Test Force. Walt HERRERA is an operational pilot involved in testing the MC-130H Combat Talon II and has recently PCSd to Hurlburt Field as part of the initial MAC cadre on that special ops air¬ craft. Rob ROWE is assigned to the 6512 Test Squadron and is preparing to PCA to the Strategic Systems Combined Test Force as aB-52 test pilot. Mike LEONE is atest pilot on the MC-130H Combat Talon II and the AC-130U Gunship test programs. Finally, Bill GREGORY, formerly a test pilot with the F-15 test program, as of June 90 became an astronaut candidate at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Thanks alot for the update Scott. That’s it for the moment —keep your classmates in mind and prayer.

LTJG Don Myers, USCG

105 Shore Drive

Shiloh, NC 27974

Home: (919) 336-4502

DSN: 723-1540

Percent members: 51

wHi

WHY ME. It’s 20 Dec. The deadline is the 24th. Very few of you have written to give me Christmas cheer or, more importantly, info to share. You’ll notice the new name at the top. Matt was wearing asandwich board at the reunion: “IF YOU WANT TO BE THE CLASS SCRIBE, SEE ME.” Ilooked his direction —just to read the sign —and he said I was it! Actually, Iapproached him and he was ready to make the handoff. So, you folks are stuck with aCoastie C-130 driver. I’m glad to be aboard! (That’s about as nautical as it’ll get. Ipromise.)

MEAT. Idid get afew Christmas letters —mostly from folks Inormal¬ ly hear from, but Chuck (Net) MILLIGAN must have gotten the word from the last Checkpoints, because he sent me acard and letter to let us know what was happening in his life. Harry was born in Feb and is keep¬ ing the proud parents busy, along with Jennifer, Alicia, and Sara. He and Net have been busy at their church. Chuck is getting his doctorate at Texas A&M by spending alot of research time at the Zoo. He’ll eventual¬ ly go back to the CE department. Thanks for the input Chuck.

T.J. JOHNSON got off aquick note on the way to his parents’ home for Christmas in Carmel, CA. He’s heading back to Pope with his son Sean in the early part of the year when his Spotlight tour ends at HQ MAC. After requal training at Little Rock, he may see you folks on the road. He did mention how glad he was I’ll be throwing these things together —something about recognizing some of the names once in a while. I’ll see what Ican do, Tim.

Scott (Jan) CARROTHERS is through with the tourist submarine business and is into developing land in Guam. While we were chatting at the squadron party we had at the reunion, Iasked him if he missed the flying business. He said “no” and gave some lame reason to the effect that he didn’t want to give up valuable time with his wife. Seriously, Imet Jan (a people doctor) and understand why, Scott. Got atwo-page, legalsize, mini-typed Christmas letter from Scott and Jan talking about medical conferences in Hawaii, shopping trips to Korea, adiving trip to Chuuk (what used to be Truk) island, and (in conjuction with the reunion) seeing Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. He said he’s even busy with the “W” word (work) once in awhile!

Paul and Ricki (SMITH) SELVA dropped aletter to us reliving the reunion and comparing it to graduation week: “First there was that over¬ whelming crowd at the Sheraton; then suddenly it’s Sunday morning and we are packing all these clothes.” They joined Scott and Jan at the Grand Tetons and stomped around that area of the country for afew days. Ricki’s job at the Omaha Childrens’ Museum was cut by the board due to lack of funding and she’s doing some home-based creating and selling of gift items. Paul is finishing at HQ SAC (on the budget side of the house). The two of them will soon be at Maxwell so Paul can fill another square. After Paul’s recent marathon, they are both thinking about running one in the spring. Go for it! Iguess everybody’s getting back to nature.

George (Nadine) MADSQN dropped acard with apicture of the four Madsons in Yosemite. Daughter Lindsay is in the second grade and in the gifted program. Dad coached her in soccer and she’s taking piano. Both parents are surprised that Kyle will soon be in kindergarten. Looks like the Madsons will be at Castle in the KC-135 (S/E) for awhile longer due to PCS funding. If you missed their faces at the reunion it was because George was in awedding of his best high school friend.

Tom and Ann WILLIAMS were keeping warm by writing Christmas cards in minus-23 degree weather. Tom is still arepresentative with the Navigators, aChristian ministry, and his focus is with the cadets at the Academy. Tom is with the Colorado Army Guard as aUH-1 driver, although he mentioned he’s low on the deployment list since he recently moved to aunit which is just forming. Ann and the two girls probably don’t mind this fact.

Peggy (DENNIS) (Bob) CARNAHAN wrote and said she wanted to pass some info because she knows Ineed inputs for this article —now that’s taking care of your classmate! Here goes: Gwen KNUCKLES, still adoctor, is at RAF Lakenheath. Larry (Cindie) DEPATIS are on their way to USAFA from Holloman. Steve and Allene (DOWDEN) SALECK are expecting numero cinco (5). Thanks, Peggy.

And if you think entrepreneurship is dead, Dave (Brenda) BROWN got out in Nevada earlier this year. His wife is still active as anurse, but Dave, after hating to wait in line at acar wash in Las Vegas, started his own coin-operated car wash locations. He lets his wife work —he goes down a

couple of mornings each week and empties the machines of their loot! Not bad, Dave.

To show you how small the world still is, Igot acall from my brotherin-law —not the ’79 grad married to my wife’s sister, but the squid mar¬ ried to my sister. He works at NAS Oceana and asked me if Iknew aMike ANGAROLE. Isaid sure, we had some “fun in the sun” together during UDT/SEAL training in ’79. It turns out Mike is an exchange officer fly¬ ing, so my bro says, anew addition to the Navy’s inventory, the F-5. The unit he’s with is like our (the AF’s) Agressors. (Mike, feel free to call me to set me straight on any of this.)

Just as 1 fi nished this letter and was about to send it off, Ichecked the mail and found aquickie from Daryll (Pat) KEELING. They’re still in Evergreen, CO but he’s flying out of Detroit for Northwest —who he’s been with for IVi years. He’ll soon be moving to the A-320 from the 727 and welcomes the chance to fly with astick on the side and, like his F-16 days, amachine filled with all the black boxes anyone could invent. He also wanted me to be sure to thank the entire gang that made our reunion so great. Ithink we’re all going to remember our 10th for quite awhile.

CHANGES OF ADDRESSES: (These are forwarded from the AQG to me. It would make my job —and your reading —more interesting if you would scribble something in the margins on the cards when you send them: like what your new job is, etc.) Phil FITZJARRELL to Fairfax, VA; A1 REVILLE to another address in Huntsville, AL; Loren PRYOR to Grand Prairie, TX; Tom JORDAN to Henderson, NV; Mike WAT¬ SON to San Antonio; Leo MOORE to another St. Louis address; Chris GOLOB to Olympia, WA; Tom SPICER to Edwards AFB (he wrote his on asheet of engineering paper —from days gone by?); and for these last two Iwent to the Post Of fi ce and deciphered the APOs: George SCHOELL-WOLUSKY to Ramstein, and Ron MCCURDY to an Army address at APO 78701, which comes out to be Aschaffenburg, Germany —anybody been there?

SOAPBOX Strange world. We’re best friends with Gorby —even pro¬ viding lots of food for the starving Soviet (dis)Union people. There’s soon going to be afree trade zone in North America. The winters are warmer and the summers hotter —maybe. And, of course the small problem with Sadman Insane. Hopefully, by the time this finds it’s way to print, the boiling pot in the Persian Gulf will have been resolved and our friends and loved ones will be hitching aride on Big MAC and CRAF aircraft to the States to have an unlimited hot shower and agood steak (or chicken, for those watching cholesterol) dinner. If this isn’t the case. I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt to join their growing numbers in prayer once in awhile for their safety and our government’s wisdom. Strange world. God Bless.

Tony Lorusso

232-B West Craig Place

San Antonio, TX 78212

Home: (512) 732-5571

DSN: 945-2001

Percent members: 41

Happy New Year! We’re about to embark on our 10th year as Academy grads and it hardly seems possible. This should be an exciting year with Homecoming just around the corner and with reaching the milestone of halfway to retirement. Iwish all of you continued success in 1991.

HQ ESC recently bid afond farewell to Joel OWENS who worked for many years in the ESC/LE offices. He is well respected here at ESC. Joel just moved down the road to Brooks AFB where he’ll work for Human Systems Division. Joel’s wife, Ellie, still works at ESC.

Dennis WARD has found his niche in the academic world and is now at Stanford working on his PhD. Afterwards, Dennis will return to the USAFA faculty. He said he occasionally sees Matt ALTHOUSE who is stationed at Onizuka AFB working for Systems Command.

Mike PARANKA recently returned to San Antonio after atwo-year leisure tour at Hellenikon AB. Iheard that Mike specialized in touring the Greek isles and making babies. Mike and Theresa had their first child while stationed overseas, and they’re determined to make him azoomie.

The Madsons at Yosemite.

Mike is currently doing his fellowship in neonatology at Wilford Hall. Mike reported that Billy BARTH is still at Harvard doing his OB/GYN fellowship. Sean MURPHY is apediatrician in Japan, but should be on his way to Germany. Dean CARLSON is also at Wilford Hall in the last year of his opthalmology residency. Dick TUBB and Danny WYMAN are raising hell somewhere in USAFE.

Julio GAMEZ wrote to say he’s stationed at Hahn AB flying F-16s and has an eight-year-old son named Greg with another on the way. Joining Julio at Hahn are Jeff HARRELL, Jim LONG, and Randy PETERSON. Jeff just married Susy and they’re on their way to Korea. Jim LONG replaced Jeff as aflight commander. Jim and his wife just had their second child. Randy PETERSON just arrived at Hahn after astint in the F-117.

Yvonne (WILHELM) SCHILZ was atrue friend and made dinner and abirthday cake for me when Iwas TDY at Offutt in December. Yvonne looks super and has changed jobs. She’s still working with the ROTC pro¬ gram, but now she is the regional director of Admissions for the ROTC program in Nebraska and Iowa. Thanks for the birthday celebration Yvonne!

Iwas shocked when Ireturned from holiday leave and had aletter from Maura BURKE. We were Rebeleven buddies, but haven’t really cor¬ responded since graduation. Thanks Maura for taking time to write. Maura is acivilian now and just quit her job with Federal Express to take aposition with Delta. She’s now in Atlanta for B-727 second officer train¬ ing. Now for the big news —Maura is getting married to aguy named Terry Wingard. The wedding will be sometime in the fall. Congratula¬ tions and best wished to you Maura!

It should be no surprise that Dave HUFF is making agood name for himself at General Dynamics in Ft Worth. Dave and Paulette gave birth to their second child, Matthew, this summer.

Now for change-of-address cards. J.D. Seal moved to Grand Forks AFB; Tim McCLAIN is now at Menlo Park, CA; Dave STONER lives in Lakeville, MN; Rob ZYRIEK moved to Luke AFB; Mike REAGAN now resides in Beavercreek, OH; Gerry CAVALLO is in Littleton, MA: Jim DREW is at Spangdahlem AB, Germany; Rich BROOK moved to Eagan, MN; and Karl and Dee (HORNBOSTEL) JAGSTADT are now civilians living in Peachtree City, GA.

“Lost Souls’’: The following people aren’t really lost —we just don’t have acurrent mailing address and can’t get reunion information to them. Either give them the AOG address (Association of Graduates, USAFA, CO 80840-5000) so they can update their address or get their permission and send their address to the AOG.

Michael Albrecht

Tod Anderson

Michael Arensmeyer

Thomas Artis

Michael Bermudez

Sean Bishop

Forrest Bornkessel

Thomas Burgess

John Casserino

Gary Chadwick

Karl Christen

John Dawson

Derek Dickey

Mark Dietsch

Theophus Dismuke

Mark Elston

Adolphus Evans

Robin Gaeta

Timothy Greydanus

John Groszewski

Richard Kline

Alan Koshak

Mark Krebs

Kevin Kreft

Weldon Lee

Michael Lepper

Michael Mans fi eld

Mark McCord

Michael McPherson

Daniel Meisner

Charles Melton

Michael Northrip

Daniel Opp

Mark Perkins

Michael Poole

Daniel Potkulski

Kenneth Prater

Ernest Richardson

Scott Smith

Kenneth Stapleton

Louis Suski

Raymond Walizer

Michael D. Walker

Michael J. Williams

Bret Wilson

Paul Zwierzynski

That’s it for this time around. Watch your mail for information on homecoming. Again, happy new year! ’81, SECOND TO NONE!

Jim Ratti

P.O. Box 40

Churchton, MD 20733-0040

Home: (301) 261-9588

Work: (301) 981-4611

DSN: 858^11

Percent members: 36

Here we go again...

The holidays are almost over as Iwrite this, but you’ll read it in the spring. That’s okay, because if feels like spring outside right now —temp in the high 60s and nice and breezy. While the rest of the country froze over Christmas, we in D.C. suffered through awarm Yuletide. I’m just as glad. No snow to shovel!

More noteworthy than the weather, however, is the “situation” in the gulf. And like the weather, it’s anybody’s guess whether it will be sun¬ shine or hurricane. Ihope, for the sake of all involved, that the weather is fair. Alot of you are (or were) there, and Ihope and pray everyone makes

Preston Thompson and his bride, Stacey.

it back. Iheard from Preston THOMPSON who is in Qatar with his F-16 unit from Torrejon. He says that T.K. MOORE and Dan SANDKAMP are also there, and each is wondering what will happen next. Preston echoes acommon sentiment —the flying is great but the family sep¬ aration is hell. This picture is of Preston and his wife, Stacey. They were married in October of 1988 while Preston was in RTU for the F-16. Before that, he had been aT-38 IP at Columbus and Randolph. Thanks for the letter Preston and best of luck to all of you in the Mideast. My next letter is from Chris HAAVE who is in Lyon, France on an Olmsted scholarship. Chris says it’s one of those things that everyone has heard of but no one understands. So, for all our benefit, he explained it as “two years of government-sponsored boondoggling which eventually leads to working one’s tail off trying to study in aforeign language.” When he finishes in July of ’92, he’ll have in degree in international rela¬ tions from the Institute of Political Studies in Lyon. He got there in March of 1990, took refresher French courses for four months, then goofed off ’til school started in October. Chris sends word that Tim LINDEMANN is doing the same sort of Olmsted thing in Freiburg, Germany. Chris wanted me to pass along an open invitation to all ’82 grads and families who happen to be in France. He says there’s an airport there, as well as two-hour train service to Paris. Chris offers aroom and guided tours. July to October (when school’s out) is especially good. Ac¬ cording to Chris, Mark BAKER will be getting married just about the time you read this (if he gets back from Saudi in time). Mark said he land¬ ed the first C-130 there on 10 Aug. More news is that Mike and Dawn ISHERWOOD now have ababy girl, Nicole. Dawn is an Air Force nurse, and although she escaped deployment, Mike ended up over there flying his A-10. Chris says that Ardy and Marcia DAHL are (he thinks) both still in the States eagerly awaiting the birth of their third child. After two girls, they are hoping for aboy. For the benefit of those who remember him from Catholic Choir, Chris is acantor at alocal church. Yes, he does it in French, and in front of about 800 little old ladies. Thanks for your letter, Chris. Maybe some of us will be lucky enough to visit you over there.

Darleen (AVERY) SOBOTA wrote from Palmdale, CA where she is now afull-time mom. She and her husband Mark, (brother of Dave SOBOTA), have ason Chad and another due in mid-January. Darleen separated last year in anticipation of join-spouse problems when Mark’s next assignment comes up. She completed an EE degree through AFIT while stationed at Wright-Pat, and is now in the Reserves, doing her IMA work at Edwards. She spent 3'/2 years there doing avionics integration work, and hopes to continue along those lines. Darleen told me that she visited C-Springs awhile back and ran into Glenn JAMES, Rick MRAZ and their families. Both have aboy and agirl apiece. Rick has been selected by USAFA to get his PhD, but MPC may have other plans. Negotiations are ongoing. Glenn just returned from aPhD program at Georgia Tech and is teaching math at USAFA with his older brother. Darleen also said that Bruce SUTHERLAND is at Edwards working in the B-2 Combined Test Force (CTF). Bruce came to Eddie fresh off the AFIT tour (four years ago) and he and his wife, Patricia, have one boy and one girl. Also at Edwards are Marianne (CAFIERO) YOUNG and Dee (WARNEKING) CHERRY. Marianne graduated from Test Pilot School (TPS) as anavigator after finishing amaster’s in computer science via an AFIT scholarship. She and her husband have two children. Dee is a flight test engineer, and is married to the director of the F-15 CTF.

According to Darleen, Cassy (SALTUS) ROBINSON separated last year. Her husband is an Ivy League ROTC recruiter in the Northeast, and Cassy is very active with her church and with tutoring programs. Mark FAUSETT and Dave SOBOTA both resigned this spring in lieu of non-

optional ROTC assignments. Mark is now agov’t employee at Rome Air Development Center, where he had worked as ablue suiter. Dave is employed by Lockheed at NASA Langley, doing research on detecting windsheer with radar. John CERRA graduated from TPS as aflight test engineer, was assigned to Elgin, and now is headed to the Philippines for aflight test job there.

Darleen told me that she met up with John GOMEZ at SOS in 1988. He injured his knee pretty badly in flickerball, but she wasn’t sure if it has had any impact on his job as aC-130 pilot. The Register still shows him employed as such, so I’ll assume the story had ahappy ending. Before she jsigned off, Darleen asked WHATEVER HAPPENED TO Chip DOR¬ MAN? Looks to me like he’s flying fighters at Clark, but that’s all the Register says. How ’bout it Chip?

Allison, Brett, and Kyle Anderson (or is it Kyle and Brett...).

Igot this picture in aChristmas letter from Andy and Lori ANDER¬ SON. Ihave no idea which twin is which, but I’m sure somebody does. Andy is aBuff IP at Castle, and fully expects to have aMideast tour under his belt by the time you read this. Lori is busy as afull-time mom, and likes it so much she has another on the way, due in July.

Jud KNAPLUND dropped me apostcard to say that he resigned his commission and job as an F-4 IP at George to become afull-time student of aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, Janet, have ason named (appropriately enough) Austin.

My semi-quarterly phone call to Steve VOGT brought the news that his wife, Gina, had just undergone reconstructive knee surgery for atennis injury, but that she was recovering well. Steve was serving as one-armed paper hanger and chief cook and bottle washer for their two young daughters during the recuperation phase, and sounded just abit tired! Steve told me that Russ COLLINS was supposedly at MPC doing something with peddling flesh for the CE world. Steve also told me he ran into both Ted HOLMES and Melaine (PATTON) UEHLIN, both of whom are now with Northwest Airlines. Finally, Steve said that he heard an unconfirmed rumor the Tim COLLINS drew an assignment as ajump ALO with the Army at Ft. Stewart, GA. He had previously been an F-16 pilot at Moody.

Some news from here at work is that Eric BJORN just received noti fi cation of his selection for Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) starting in January. Just as soon as he finished DSMC, he’ll move to Wright-Pat and begin work on amaster’s in systems engineering at AFIT. We’ll sure miss his work here, but those are two plum assignments. Congratulations, Eric!

As for Ellen and me, we had avery relaxing and enjoyable Christmas. I’ll be off to Saudi and other points in the Mideast just after the first of the year, ferrying Gen. McPeak as he makes the desert tour. Maybe I’ll bump into afew of you over there. Also, please note my E-Mail addresses. You can reach me on Compuserve:72477,1255; GEnie: J. RATTI; or DDN: RATTIJM@HQAFSC-VAX.AF.MIL. I’d love to hear from you via computer. Those of you with DDN access now have no ex¬ cuse for not writing! ’Til next time, pray for peace. (RATMAN)

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

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-6600

Cecil A. Grant, Jr.

312 Glen Addie Blvd.

Belleville, IL 62221

Home: (618) 233-8666

DSN: 576-6652

Percent members: 38

mHow’s life treatin’ you folks? Fine 1hope. First, Iwant to thank Ray BLUST for letting me write this article. With positive responses from you, “my supporters,” maybe he’ll let me do another one. Well, enough of the niceties; let’s get busy!

This year the flying aluminum Falcons did ok in football, but not well enough for me and John PERICAS to drive down to the Liberty Bowl again to see them play Ohio State. 1think we’ll view the game this year in the comfort of our abodes. John is stationed here at Scott, and has been for about three years. He’s getting ready to PCS to lovely Keesler AFB for aschool before he moves on again. He and his wife, Val, are doing fine and by the time you read this they will have had their third child. I noticed in the last issue that alot of you are trying to catch up with me in the “how many kids do you have department.” All of you with five children raise you hands! The LEGEND LIVES!

Lisa (SUMMERSON) MCCARTNEY was up here and helped with the delivery of our third son, Colby. Something must of happened ’cause shortly after that Lisa got pregnant. She moved to San Antonio before she had her baby boy. I’d like to take this chance to publicly thank her for the support and help she provided Cheryl and me while she was here. Another grad who will have produced achild by the time you read this is Kevin CARRENO. Actually his wife, Leanne, will have done all the work. Isaw Kevin this past summer when Iwas in Florida. He’s doing very well. Kevin saw afew folks while he was at Eglin/Hurlburt.

From left are Lou

Jack Polo, Dennis Dingley, Kevin Carreno, girl and Val Caporicci.

Lou CAPORICCI has been busy fighting wars on two differnt con¬ tinents. He opened up 1990 with JUST CAUSE and closed out the year with DESERT SHIELD. Other news to report is that Bill “B.S. VOLCKER, Drew WACKER, and Mark REINECKE are all flying for American Airlines. If you’re like me and Kevin, you’ll turn in your American Airlines Frequent Flyer Card! While Iwas in Florida Ispent a night of madness with Jeff “Doggybone” COMER. My wife only lets me party with him once when we’re in Florida. She’s smart enough to know

The Grant kids from left: Shena, Carissa, Carey, Cecil III, and Colby.

Caporicci,

our acorn-

that once is enough. When we got back to Jeff’s house we made normal 2a.m. call to Bob “R.E.” SMITH. Of course he was happy about that! Apparently it didn’t upset him too much ’cause he let me stay at his house afew weeks ago when Iwas passing through Ohio. Bob’s doing really well and still has his brown Caddy! He just finished getting his AFIT degree and is working at Wright-Patterson. He’s also started a small trucking company with afriend from high school. It’s going pretty well and he’s looking to buy anew 18-wheeler next year. Good luck to you Bob!

Last January Isaw Chris AUSTIN and his wife, Beth. They’re doing well. Recently heard they too are expecting abambino in April. Mike “Crash” KIEROD and his wife, Karen, had ababy boy about ayear ago. Mike is currently cussing as he sits in Pueblo, CO working for munications company. He passed through my neck of the woods on his way to Pueblo and we talked and drank alittle with John.

While I’m out west Imay as well address and dog Leo the “call me and I’ll get back to you in ayear” BRISBON. Ispoke to him ayear ago on the phone, called him again at home and at work and exactly one year later he returned my calls! Iguess that’s fast for old “Doc Fast”! Last Donnie SMITH was here TDY and we spent alot of time together. He and his wife, Janetta, are now in Germany, but while he was in Little Rock they had ababy boy. We get postcards from them now and again and they’re having fun seeing Europe. Donnie also has abeautiful daughter.

Igot aChristmas card from my CS-17 “roomdog” Jim “J.R. ROBINSON. He’s doing fine and is stationed at the 1st Military Airlift Sq. at Andrews. He sent me apretty impressive business card with picture of aplane that looked like Air Force One. He’s aspecial air mis¬ sions pilot. Charlie “Teflonman” GARCIA is out and will be going to Columbia Law School next year. Presently he’s doing work with the American Legion. When Ispoke to him he sounded very diplomatic and yuppish with an eye on the White House. Scary isn’t it!

If you think that’s scary, many of you will be happy to know that I have since moved out of HQ AFCC officer assignments and squadron commander! Isn’t it amazing how someone who could barely hold down ajob as acadet element leader could be the commander of squadron. Crazier things have happened. While Iwas in officer assignments Ispoke with David SCHRECK. He was in Colorado and I helped him work his assignment to either Iceland or Greenland as aunit commander. Whatever you’re thinking you’re wrong; David wanted the job?! John PERICAS and Ihave been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and are dealers for acompany that sells water and air treatment units. We’re doing well but things have slowed down since DESERT SHIELD. It seems like alot of our classmates have been bitten by this bug. I’ve heard stories of ’83 grads starting construction companies and dealing in real estate among other things. One “Best to Be” grad is starting amulti¬ restaurant delivery service.

Ray BLUST said he’d be deploying to the desert shortly after the holidays. To all the USAFA grads that are over there, fly right and take care of your wingman. We’re praying for you and want all of you to come home to your loved ones safe and sound.

Speaking of your wingman, Lt Gen BURSHNICK (’59) is stationed at Scott as the MAC/CV. Ihad the pleasure of visiting his office for USAFA business. As Istated earlier, crazier things have happened.

Here’s Lou and Kevin with Kevin’s car. Check out the license plate: “X-CADET”. Whether you’re still in or have gotten out, if you haven’t enjoyed the “after cadet life” experience, you need to get out and have fun. Going TDY is so fun ’cause almost everywhere Igo Ialways run into someone Iwent to USAFA with. What Ifind most incredible is that of

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even the most radical folks, we all seem to be enjoying life as X-cadets more than anything else and everyone I’ve seen is proud of where they went to school. It was neat at SOS to see the ’83ers get upset when a “wanna be” got up and started badmouthing Academy grads. Ithink that’s neat, especially for aclass that was experimented on more than appreciated.

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Well, it’s been fun and Ihope to be able to write another article soon. You folks in the Middle East stay safe and for you all at home, let’s do our part to Transform The World (TTW) and make it abetter place for our children. Keep the faith and maintain the brotherhood; later!

Send future letters to Ray BLUST, 5308 Summer Dr., Austin, TX 78741.

Carlton P. Wickliffe

2801-B Quay Loop

Holloman AFB, NM 88330-8108

Home: (505) 479-2937

DSN: 867-7733/7793

Percent members: 31

Christmas is over, the lights are down, and toys are already broken. As Isit in search of an idea to start this column, Icount my blessings and pray for the new year and those classmates who couldn’t be with their families. By the time you read this Ifigure we’ll be in afull-blown recovering from one, or still twiddling our thumbs waiting for someone to make adecision. With some folks’ separations on indefinite hold and the call-up of the AF Reserve becoming more of areality, who knows what to expect? Ah well, remember what Lee said about duty being “the sublimest word in the English language”? Life goes on...

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Enough info for two columns? This is great! Special kudos go to the wives who wrote 90 percent of the correspondence received. Am Itrying to insinuate laziness on someone’s part? No, not me. I’m thankful at least someone is writing. But what’s amazing is how Wayne POST can end up with his picture in another class column (’85, last issue), yet not even bother to drop his own classmates aline. Thanks alot Wayne!

Next is Juan and Nena AMARAL’s (Norton AFB) bundle of joy, David Michael, shown here at six months:

Nena would make an excellent novelist, judging by the four-page Christmas letter Igot from her. Rather than let me fret about what to cut out for the column, she sent me acondensed version —bless her heart — for your reading pleasure: “In August, Juan and Idrove (with thenthree-month-old David in tow) to Spokane, WA for Daryl SMITH’S wed¬ ding. Juan was one of the saber bearers. Here’s apicture of Daryl and his lovely bride, Laura, doing the “Bunny Hop.”

Out of Barksdale AFB, Dave WEBB (married, two girls) flies KC-lOs, Mike Burns does the same (a wife, no kids), Kevin BROWN (married) flies T-37s as an ACE instructor; and Steve KIRKPATRICK (married, two kids) teaches others to fly B-52s, all the while grumbling that he’s not playing enough golf (is it any wonder?). Ed MERZ is aKC-135 aircraft commander (AC) out of Wurtsmith, but right now he’s aKC-135 AC in the Middle East supporting DESERT SHIELD. Gordy NEFF was last seen at the test pilot school at Edwards, learning how to fly aircraft that have no business leaving the ground (heard Arnie BUNCH is doing the same thing). Mark “Lois” Lane, for those of you who didn’t realize it, left the Zoo during our senior year, and went on to complete school at Penn State. He graduated tt 1out of Air Of fi cer Candidate School (AOCS —remember the movie “Officer and aGentleman”?), and now flies A-6s for the Navy. He married ayoung lady from Canada and he’s doing well. Rich also added that Marty TANN (married, two kids), last seen at Dyess, is flying B-ls.

Don’t have room in this issue to include changes of address, so until next issue, here’s areminder —if you’re active duty and move to an offbase address, or you’re overseas with an APO/FPO address, put the base you’re stationed at somewhere on the card. The cards that go to the AOG eventually wind up on my desk, and while the AOG may not need that info, Ido.

Alert duty must be anything but exciting, Itake it? Asimple “how’s it going” call to Andrea CLARK turned into two pages of notes. Andrea, a nav in KC-135s at Carswell, provided the following scoop on other Carswell residents: B-52 News; Jim DENSHEIMER, an AC became a new daddy. Other ACs include Mike SADLER and Rob PUCKETT. KC-135 News: Ron COPELAND, an IP, became proud papa to baby #3 (a boy); Pete HARGROVE, AC, became proud papa to aboy in October. Other ACs include Lori (PULASKI) KIM, Rich BURTON, Ward WORSTER, and Vince EASLER (who by the way, heard that Barb LALLI and Chuch CAVANAUGH were C-141 ACs at McGuire).

Mtix BATSON, Bob CHAPMAN, and Britt BOWEN were also found to Bunny Hop. I’ve got that on film for those non-believing ones... Also in August, we stayed with John and Kristen NUNEZ in their beautiful home in Gig Harbor, WA (McChord AFB). They have two kids, a.k.a. Bud the Wonder Dog and Zorro the Wonder Cat... In late September, Daryl and his wife came down for ashort visit to Southern California. Daryl had some training at Castle AFB and they made arough trip down to see us. Their car broke down and they had to get anew radiator somewhere in Bakersfield... Bob and Valerie CARRIEDO (WrightPatterson AFB) are parents of their second child, Maria Christina, in early November... Juan is still enjoying playing his trumpet as he did at D&B at the Academy. Juan plays for our church here and for aChristian big band, New Sounds...”

Continuing through the correspondence, Ireceived acard from Robin and Kim HAMELIN. Robin’s an RTU IP in F-15s and also works wing Stan eval. Kim had news on anumber of people. John “Tank” MARSHALL and his wife, Cathy, became proud parents to ababy girl, Jennifer Miehelle, last July. Fred and Karen HALLWAY (WrightPatterson) celebrated their first anniversary in September and are living in a60 -f year-old house that they’re renovating themselves. Kim filled in the blanks on Jim and Shayla HANNON by relaying they moved to Springfield, VA where Jim got ajob with GE Aerospace as atest and evalua¬ tions analyst. They have two kids, Brynne and Erik.

Whatever happened to Rich PIPER, Dave WEBB, Mike BURNS, Kevin BROWN, Gordy NEFF, Ed MERZ, Steve KIRKPATRICK, or Mark LANE? The man with the answers is Rich so I’ll start with him. After leaving the B-52 EWO seat in July, he loaded up the family and moved to Marcos Island, FL (off the coast of Naples, seven miles from the intersection of 1-75 and Alligator Alley), where he’s working real estate. He sent me abrochure of the place, and while it’s way out of my wallet capacity, he can definitely give you something to think about.

Elsewhere on Andrea’s list: Amy (SWETT) QUIROS is aKC-135 AC at Altus. Husband Jaime QUIROS, who as you may remember was a Panamanian exchange student, should have his AF commission by the time you read this. John and Andrea (HESLIN) KENNY left England for Germany and were blessed with ababy girl, Amanda, last July. John’s an A-10 liaison with the Army, while Andrea’s separated from the AF (but not the AF life). Former Eielson AB residents Maxie THOM and Kevin and Carol (HALL) COLEMAN left for the warmer climate of Offutt (temperature is relative). Married, Maxie’s an EWO in RC-135s, and Carol’s anav in same. (Sorry Kevin, Andrea had no news on you. How about writing aletter?) Chris MYERS separated last summer, and to the best of Andrea’s knowledge, is married with kids(s) out in east Texas. While keeping up with the Gulf Crisis on CNN, she also saw Tim SAFFOLD standing tall, briefing the media on the “superior qualities” of the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Didn’t see it myself, but I’m sure he would have made us proud.

Ihave alot more information, but space is at apremium, and I’ll have to cut this short. If you expected to see your name here and didn’t, stay tuned for the next column. Iguarantee you’ll be in that one.

Whether or not the crisis is over by the time you read this. I’m sure Desert Shield will continue to influence those of us who are/were/may be apart of it. May God grant you and your families the strength to meet, overcome and adapt yourselves to whatever challenges 1991 brings. Take care, all.

Mike Ott

25 Concord Square #2 Boston, MA 02118

Home: (617) 424-0676

Work: (617) 271-8954

DSN: 478-5980, MITRE X8954

Percent members: 29

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Hi to everyone. It’s time for my annual Checkpoints article and an op¬ portunity to update everyone on the latest class info. Like “Who’s In” and “Who’s Out”, “Who’s baking in the desert!” and “Who’s chilling in Minot!” I’ll start off with myself. Nothing is too noteworthy here at Hanscom AFB. Still dealing with the Harvard liberals and taking twohour lunch breaks at the gym, etc. Apparently, Jim LOVELL, who used to be stationed here, disagrees. He worked in the Command Section here and got an assignment to Germany in aliaison position. Igot my MBA from Boston College this past May. Iguess this will better prepare me for being an AOC, although Ishould probably get to work on my master’s in babysitting. Marc POWELL separated last May and is going to Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He’s doing very well. His

wife, Ivy, is super. She’s an attorney-on-leave and has her hands full with their little daughter Ariela. Marc has been giving me advice from aformer cadet squadron commander’s perspective as to how an AOC should mold, sculpt, and basically twist the cadets into AF material.

So far as the rest of the happy Hanscomites, things have changed quite abit this past year, with people PCSing and separating. Dan JORDAN is wrapping up his year remote tour in Turkey this spring. For his Christmas cards he sent aphoto of his radar tracking station. If you didn’t get one you really missed amasterpiece. He’ll be working in the mountain in C. Springs after this assignment. Tim DERYUTER, still coaching at the Academy, flew into Boston in October to visit folks. During the off season he apparently is doing recruiting in southern Cal. Recruiting what? After this coaching stint, Tim will probably be recruited by the NFL big boys. Dave BURNS got out of the AF last June and has been busy work¬ ing on some business plans of his own while turning into somewhat of a local entrepreneur. Dave DIMARTINIS separated and is working for a firm in Boston. Word has it he’s doing very well. Garland HENDERSON is still here and is looking at aprobable assignment to AFIT. Griff VIN¬ TON is here and is engaged to Betsy Boutwell.

Since we’ve been out of the Zoo for nearly six years, most people are on their second assignment. Most of the FAIPs have moved onto anew air¬ craft and others have chosen to separate. Brooks FREEMAN, T-38s at Columbus, became afather in Sept ’90. He and Sheila had ababy boy. A real Yankee, they named him Jackson Lee Freeman! Wow! Tim WILLIAMS left Columbus for A-lOs in late summer ’90. He’ll eventually be flying in the UK. He’s psyched. That was the plane he wanted out of UPT but had to wait four years to get. Scott BOREN took the reverse path and is now aT-37 IP at Columbus and is happily married. He’s liking the flying and has been busy putting his home together. After this assignment, Scott is hoping to go to the Academy and work in the Comm Shop. He always wanted to have an impact on the cadets and felt this would be his closest link.

John Williams living the life in Oceanside, CA near the beach and sun. For input into the Spring 1991 Checkpoints issue write Mark NAUMANN at PSC Box 1411, APO, San Francisco 96293. Input deadline is 25 March 1991. If you want to input for the August 1991 issue, provide your input to Quintel WILLIAMS at 3415 Knoll Lane #221, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Submissions for that issue must be made by 25 June 1991. If you have any questions regarding any Checkpoints mfotmation, please call me.

Gary L. Burg

PSC Box 6338

APO, New York 09179-5421

Home: Thetford 861072

DSN: 226-2506 (UK)

Percent members: 31

As should have been expected, not more than one week after Isent the winter column in Ireceived aletter. Keep them coming, Iseldom have a problem with too much to write about and I’d always rather have too much than not enough. The fi rst letter Ireceived was from Kate (SCHAEFLERN) and Paul BENSON, w/photo. “1 know it’s been fourplus months since we’ve put on the double railroads but 1thought some ’86ers might get akick out of this photo.

IPat Stoneham holds unhappy little son Sean while Pat’s brother-in-law Doug Wells and Pat’s daughter Meaghan smile for the camera.

Pat STONEHAM, still working in the OSI at Andrews AFB, is doing great. He and Debbie just had ababy boy, Sean Patrick. They have a great house in Maryland. Pat is still very busy with his little collections. Besides the stamp, thimble, and vintage Barbie Doll collections, he has also begun to collect modern lyric opera sheet music. Debbie’s brother, Doug WELLS, is still in C. Springs and not married! He’s changed AFSCs and has begun life in system acquisitions. Shep SPARKS graduated from law school in May 1990. He passed the Iowa Bar in June. Congratulations! He’s working in Des Moines. Shep joined the Army Reserves JAG corps. He is planning on going through Ranger School. Once complete he’ll be opening his own practice. Not too many folks submitted anything for this issue. So it will be kind of short. Idid get some more news from Carl BLOCK. He graduated from the University of Colorado with amaster’s in information systems and is now at Langley. He and his wife, Rachele, are doing well and get¬ ting used to the change in geography. He also said that Tom SCHORSCH was at CU and is now at the Zoo teaching computer science. Ihear Don KOHANSKI is the head honcho for 4th class training. Another scary fact. Iguess he’s doing some flying for the jump team too!

“Pictured are Scott LADNER, Coert SCOGGIN, Paul BENSON, Mark MEDVEC, Dan NORTON, and Kate BENSON at the Benson house. Dan flew in from Grissom the night before. Rickey RODGERS was at his sister’s graduation so we didn’t have the full compliment of ’86ers at Barksdale. Irecently had aphone call from Brian KENDALL and his wife, Sarah. They are now in San Antonio —Brian’s residency for pathology is at Wilford Hall. They’ve bought abeautiful house down there. Kathy HEOFT, my old roomie, called about amonth ago. She sounds happy flying her ’135 worldwide. Paul was recently out at CFIC at Castle. He saw Brigitt (BURTON) MALFER upgrading there. She’s at Kadena with ’135s and her hubbie, Dennis, is in the Philippines. Nice join-spouse eh?

“Darrel WATSEK flies in every so often —he and wife, Pam, should have had child #2afew months ago. Darrel is at Vance (still!) as the wing commander’s exec. WOW! Tom FREESE escaped Vance and is IPing down in San Antonio. As for me, Ihad an assignment to Kunsan and guess whose name 1ran into there, none but Don CARTER. Sorry, Don, Kunsan was too remote. I’m looking at the civilian life and going back to school by May ’91. That’s not the real reason —but it prompted my decision making.’’

Next, Tim NEUMANN dropped me apostcard from Zaragosa, Spain. “I’m staging out of Spain flying C-141s ‘Down Range’. The chatter on ‘Button 10’ is like aclass reunion. It seems like everyone is out here. I started C-9 training at Scott the end of Oct, then off to Yokota with my new wife, Robin. We tied the knot at the Presidio on 1Sept.”

Ireceived agood update from Brian PLETCHER on what is happening at Malmstrom AFB, MT. “There are quite afew ’86ers up here in the great white north. I’ll start with the 341 Strategic Missile Wing. Dave OUTLAW works in the Stan/Eval Branch for the Minuteman III as does Kent PATTERSON. Jim CARDINAL recently upgraded to missile crew commander and is pulling alerts with the 564 Strategic Missile Squadron. His wife, Lori (CURL), is asection chief over in the 840 CSG/MSSq. Carl ‘Tiny’ MARTIN and his wife, Melissa, are looking forward to re¬ turning to Colorado Springs in the spring as Carl was selected for space training. He currently is working as the scheduler in the operations train¬ ing division. Their daughter Euia is almost two now and just as cute as can be. Iam asection chief in the Training Division. My wife, Raquel, and by the time this hits the street, year-old son are doing well. We’re very excited about our impending PSC to SAC/HQ.

“On the aircraft side of the house, the 301 Air Refueling Wing has a couple of ’86ers assigned. Ron ZWICK has been seen around base from time to time. Mark TRUDEAU is anavigator and he and his wife. Sherry, live down the street. Kyle KINGSFORD is also anavigator and he and his wife, Bridgett, also live just down the street. John LERCH is assigned to the ACE detachment up here and his wife, Lynette (PETERSON), flys with the 301st. They just recently welcomed anew addition to their family. Ann JOHNSTON also drives atanker up here. Derek BROWN and his newlywed wife, Krystal, are members of the Civil Engineering unit and are looking forward to PCSing shortly.

“Just to throw out acouple of names from my old squadron, CS-02, ‘Lose Deuce’, Jim ‘Clancy’ DAVIS is still instructing T-37s at Vance AFB. Latest rumor has it that Kelly BARLEAN is attending law school at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Imagine that! And last, but certainly not least, Marcus HAY is alive and kicking in the San Antonio area as an instructor at PIT. As far as Iknow this information is marginally accurate.”

Rob RICKERT dropped me ashort letter in mid-November, “I don’t think anyone has updated you on the news here at Moody AFB since we graduated. The big news is two ’86 weddings here within amonth of each other. John MONTGOMERY was married to Kim Mixon on 11 Aug. I was rnwried to Anne Maffett on 8Sep. Ihave an interesting photo from my reception.

“We had grads there from ’71 to ’87. You’ll notice four of us, Jon NORMAN, John MONTGOMERY, Rick SORRELLS and myself. Sam Clovis (’71), the late Barry BOST (’71), Dave PARKER (’74), Walt DAVIS (’79), Denny HUGO (’79), Mike ROLLER (’79), Paul SULLIVAN (’81), Paul THOMSON (’82), and Joe HICKOX (’87) were also part of the gathering. All but three of these guys are flying F-16s in the 70 TFS here at Moody. I’m not the only one who caught wedding fever. Jon NORMAN and Rick SORRELLS are also engaged. Iran into Jeff LIEGL down at Eglin AFB. He’s flying Eagles (ptui!) and loving the single life at Fort Walton Beach.”

Kathy (MUENCH) BROWN sent me acopy of CS-17’s latest news¬ letter. “Hope this news finds you all safe and sound and preferably not someplace very hot and sandy. This time Iwas able to get in touch with more people than usual, so Ihave lots of info.

“Eric BEENE is heading to RAF Lakenheath to fly F-lllFs (what a lucky guy). He could end up in the desert if he’s not careful. He saw Reg¬ gie GAGE this spring and says Reg sold some of his computer software for lots of bucks. Beener also wants it stressed that he’s still running for last single Stalagtite. Italked to Bill ELLIS and he’s doing okay. He says Susan is able to get out next Sept and he also saw Courtney and Leah MANN in June. Court got aC-141 to McChord AFB, WA. He’ll go to SOS enroute, then Altus for ’141 training.

“In other news from Wright-Pat, Kathy BENKA is still aStan/Eval IP in the C-12 and she’s been flying alot in support of Desert Shield. She’s currently weighing the idea of asking for aC-141 and incurring that extra five years of commitment, or just staying put —adecision that quite a few others mentioned, too. She did squelch the wedding bell rumor, though. She’s still serious with Christian, but not that serious! For now, Kathy and Brian and Denise FIGIE are keeping entertained in alocal bowling league. Bowling seems to be all the rage —Ted and Susy FRANGER are in aleague up at Grand Forks. Ted just returned from Red Flag at Nellis. Out there he saw Pat MARSHALL (F-15). Susy is now the head of programs for the OWC and they’re getting ready for winter.

“In news from the north, Beth CARTER is now out of the AF and joining Andy in Germany. Andy will be in the Oct 29th SOS class, then off to George AFB. Paul CISNEROS sent along letter to fill us in on his new wife. Her name’s Anita and she works for the California Lottery. They took ahoneymoon cruise to Alaska and he says that’s the best kept vacation secret. Paul’s trying to switch to ajob with the California Environmental Regulatory Agency.

“Lastly, news from the world of UPT. Tod FINGAL received his assignment drop. He was hoping for aF-15E but I’m not sure what it actually was. John RUSS is hoping for the same, but he says he won’t move ’til the spring because of some upcoming inspections. Don KUDYM has left Columbus for PIT at Randolph. As for Tim and I, he’s still out at Castle, and I’m here at Ellsworth, dealing with electrical failures, needing anew roof due to hail damage, and wondering if I’ll get sent to the Mid¬ dle East for 90 days. Carol (TRAVIS) VELDHUIZEN and Gerald VELDHUIZEN (’85) have just joined our squadron.”

I, Gary BURG, am getting ready to deploy to Saudi Arabia myself. I will have deployed on 11 Dec 90 and from the way it sounds will be down there for the long haul. Ialso have some letters from the Trolls of 20 to pass but due to the limit on class column sizes Iwill only be able to include one this go-around. By the way, just because I’m deploying don’t stop writing. My wife will try her hands at editing while I’m gone.

The last letter to pass on comes from Kevin and Krista YEOMAN. “The most exciting news we can pass on from our family is that we are ex¬ pecting another child in April! Our son will be two years old in Jan 91.

“I recently returned from TDY to WPAFB, Ohio for three weeks. While there, Ivisited Dan (’83) and Betsy (COLEY) ZIEGLER. Now there are three of them! While Iwas there, Betsy gave birth to ahealthy baby girl whom the named Cory Crayton. Iwas only able to see the baby for afew minutes, but she sure was acute one. Betsy is getting out of the service in May. They will be PCSing to New Mexico about that time. I also ran into Tony AMADEA. He is attending AFIT and just finished his first semester there. Bill PAGE (’87) is also at AFIT.

“Steve TREMAIN was down for Memorial Day Weekend. He has been dating agirl from Washington, DC and is no longer aT-38 IP. He is tran¬ sitioning to C-I41S and will be stationed at McGuire AFB, NJ in the near future. Jim and Sue SHOFF were here in August visiting Jim’s parents. They have acouple of dogs in Minot but no children yet.

“Dave PRATHER was here back in February. He was over at Hurlburt for aclass. He seems to be enjoying Germany. Ireceived aletter from Matt and Theresa RATHSACK. They are doing well with the twins (Zachary and Jessica). As far as myself, this year seems to have passed quickly. My job at Eglin is very good. Iam enjoying the service and what it offers. With less than one year to go on my commitment, Iam still wondering about separating. Ihad expressed interest in an assignment to the Academy, but that is starting to fade due to the fact that we would be so far away from our families (mine in Georgia, Krista’s in Mississippi). We trust the situation in Iraq will work out according to the Lord’s will and hope everybody will be safe and home soon.”

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Glenn L. Strebe

3953 Thundercloud Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Home: (719) 531-0122

DSN: 692-7978

Percent members: 35

As Isit here on 1Jan 1991 looking forward to anew year, 1can only think of how lucky those of us are who are still stateside and not actively involved in the Persian Gulf situation. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we will have resolved the situation and be looking forward to pinning on captain.

Igot afew (five) letters in the mail since the last Checkpoints issue and I want to thank Jeff LAMB, Jeff FRIENT, Brownie (WISE) HUTCHINS, Mark WARACK, and Mark RUSE for writing.

Jeff LAMB got married to Arlene Amato who was in the Class of ’89. Jeff is amissile warning operations center crew commander at Cape Cod Air Force Station in Massachusetts. He told me that (all UST graduates) Regis and Linda (MERRYMAN) BALDAUF are at Holloman, Elsa SALAZAR is in California, Lucy LIMJOCO is at Eldorado AFB, TX; Marty TATUM went to Pirincilik, Turkey, and is now in the Springs; and Trent PICKERING went to Shemya but is now stateside in Cheyenne Mountain. Also, Ken TURNER is at Robins AFB, and Leslie HOWELL went to Kapaun, Germany, but is now stationed somewhere stateside. Other people Jeff wrote about include Sue KESLER who is down at Eglin AFB, and Larry LIND got married to alady named Alison and they now live in California. Larry is asystems acq officer at L.A. Air Station. Jim MCGINN was medically withdrawn during UPT and is at Columbus as an exec officer. He got married and now has two daughters. Bill SHEDD is stationed at Grand Forks. Carolyn MOORE is stationed at Buckley ANGB, CO.

The letter by Jeff FRIENT was received from Operation Desert Shield. Jeff is deployed to Saudi flying F-16s along with Rick YODER and Joe MCDANIEL. They are based out of Torrejon AB, Spain. Also stationed at Torrejon are Andy TAYLOR, Pat REID, Greg WHITING, Mike MCGEE, and John BOGUMILL.

Brownie (WISE) HUTCHINS writes and says their oldest daughter is 18 months old and Brownie is pregnant with their second. She is due at the end of July. Good luck on your second child.

Mark WARACK informed me about abunch of proud parents in the Class of ’87. First, he is the father of one extra-large son named Adam who keeps him and his wife, Karen, very busy. Craig and Kim MITTLESTADT have two children: Danielle, athree year old, and Kenny, 10 months. Scott and Karen REYNOLDS have aone-year-old boy named Zeb. Mark and Ashley BOVA have atwo-year-old daughter. Greg and Jenny MILLER have anew baby boy. Ted and Kim DANEK have aninemonth-old daughter Michelle. As our class moves up in rank, so do the responsibilities. Mark and Gamma WILMARTH are squadron schedulers. Chip EISSLER and Scott REYNOLDS are squadron Safety. Mark BOVA, Darci LUCE, Greg MILLER, and Lea TRAVIS are academic instructors. Student check pilots include Rick DONNELLY, Rob CROWE, and Paul CALTAGIRONE. Craig MITTLESTADT, Todd OLIVER, Blake PIERSON, and Ted DANEK are what used to be called class commanders. Also, Iguess Bob FANEUFF is at Brooks AFB in San Antonio and has alittle girl named Christine. Hey Jeff LAMB, Blake is an IP at Laughlin.

Finally, Mark RUSE is enjoying the challenges and leadership oppor¬ tunities of working in civil engineering at Moody AFB in Valdosta, GA. He and his wife, Lisa, are preparing for the blessing of parenthood. By the time you read this, the child will be about three months old.

Thanks for all the letters and please send me some more info. On aper¬ sonal note, Ihave completed my MBA from Colorado State University and anticipate using my acquired knowledge in the civilian sector in ayear or so. Ialso got picked up for SOS for the class starting in July of ’91. Please give me acall or drop aline if you are going to that SOS class. Once again, thanks for the support for the past four years and please keep sending the letters.

Send your donation now to the Air Force Academy Fund Association of Graduates U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-6600

Mark V. Peters

PSC Box 1353

Carswell AFB, TX 76127-1353

Home: (817) 249-3030

DSN: 739-5295

Percent members: 32

Sorry about the big-time mess up in last month’s column header. I’m not PCSd at Mildenhall, Ijust TDYd there. Any mail you sent to the old address will, Ihope, find its way back to me

Mike &Nancy Blalock’s wedding.

Now for the latest, greatest scoops. Mike BLALOCK sent the photo of his wedding in August to the former Ms. Nancy Synk of Wayland, MA. Rick MADDOX from Castle, Steve HARRISON from Oxford university in the U.K., Reed YOUNG from Tyndall, and Marcus BOYD from Cor¬ ing were in attendance. Reed was married in November to Crystal from Panama City, FL. Mike is still aSPO at Hanscom and is working on a master’s in aero through AFIT. Melissa GREER is doing the same though she is studying astro. Other ’88ers at Hanscom include Brian RADUENZ, Tom HOGAN, Mark HUGHES (married last February to Jill), James MCWEENY, Jack TRICKET, A1 POPOWYCZ, John PETRUZZI, Kevin KERN (married in July), Tony WERDERICH (mar¬ ried Shelly in August of 1989), Paul VALDEZ (married last August), Chris EVANS, Holly VICTORIA, and Stacy (SIDOR) MCNUTT.

Kirk JOHNSON wrote from the sandbox with reports of interesting scorpion fights. He’s seen Craig MCCURDY from England AFB, LA, Rob SWEET, Jim HURLEY, and Pete RIDILLA (from Myrtle Beach). Scott PORTER, George DEGNON, Bob DONEHOWER (’86), Gary GIANEOLA (’87) and Kirk are all part of Shaw’s OV-10 deployment. Shannon JURGEN (’89) is SPing out there also. Kirk got married in April to Christine Maiocani and Monte KLEMAN was best man. Monte is fly¬ ing KC-135S out of Griffiss.

Keith and Jill MCKEON wrote from Langley where he and Noel WILLIAMS are in the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron. By now both are probably deployed. Also at Langley are Kristen (FOSDICK) BUTLER and Loreli FABER; Kristen is in CE and Loreli is flying helicopters.

Rick JOHNSON and his wife, Tammy, are at England, LA, where he’s made aname for himself landing gear up (as aresult of an aircraft malfunction of some sort). Scott PORTER is married (Crystal) and flying OV-lOs at Shaw. Their new son is named Thadeous. Mark KIRCHOEFER is also married (Wendi) and flys ’16s at MacDill. Keith was at Chad HENNINGS’ wedding just last June (Tammy) and they are at Bentwaters where Chad squeezes into the A-10. Dan SPIRES and Tim SPANGLER are F-15 drivers at Bitburg and Soesterberg, respectively. John and Carlene LARSON are at Williams where John’s aT-37 FAIP.

Kip TURAIN wrote such an informative letter that Imight as well quote the entire thing: “I have seen alot of classmates in my travels. Thought Iwould do my duty and let everyone know.

“First on the agenda, Iwould like the Class of ’88 to welcome my love¬ ly wife to our ever-expanding family. Iwas married at the Chapel on 21 July. My wife’s name is Maria and she teaches fourth grade on Travis AFB, CA. We are enjoying ahoneymoon every time Icome home from a Desert Shield mission! Ooh la la! Dave ARGYLE came from McGuire AFB, NJ where he flies C-141s. Bill BROOMHEAD came from Sheppard AFB, TX where he is an IP. Kari THYNE came from Altus, AFB, OK where she is amaintenance officer and showing the troops,‘...who drives the train!’ She just wrote and said she will soon be the DCM’s exec of¬ ficer. She also said Dave WISE just showed there for C-141 Initial Navigator Training. Dan TOLLY also made it out to our wedding from his Mather AFB, CA instructor job. He flew in his super Tweet on a cross-country!

“I also attended Frank SCHMUCK’s wedding. He was married to An¬ drea down at Norton on 3Nov. They met in UPT at Willy and she is no stranger to flying. She is aflight attendant for Southwest Airlines. It was awonderful ceremony and nobody was cut by the sabers! Steve HALL was best man and gave an outstanding best man’s toast... ‘The captian has illuminated the fasten seat belt sign...’ Mark BATES is in C-141s at Norton AFB, CA and threw agood slumber party the evening of the bachelor party! Jim ROBINSON is at Holloman AFB, NM flying F-15s. Neil ROBINSON is at Hill AFB, UT working F-111 sims. Tram KIN¬ CAID is at Willy trying not to let students kill him.

“I heard through the grapevine that Cori MOSIER is going over to Osan AB, Korea, in the near future. Also ran across Dean and Mary Beth (KEFFER) BRAY over at Kadena AB, Okinawa. He was getting ready to move the ’135s out of the way of an approaching hurricane so didn’t have much time to talk! On arecent trip to McGuire Iran across Mike KARSZEN who was married in August. He and Bill COLE are flying ’141s there. 1also keep in touch with Eric WIDIGER. He and his wife are at Yokota AB, Japan. He is flying C-9s and they are happy to finally be in base housing as opposed to the cracker box apartment they were in off base. Also heard from Tim BUDD. He and his wife are in PIT in Texas and he can’t wait to be back at Willy as an instructor.

“Well, I’ll keep traveling and gathering info. Thanks for all your work each time Checkpoints comes out. It is nice to hear how everyone is doing. Best of luck and take care.

“P.S. Bob DAVIS just upgraded to first pilot, Mike JOHNSON just married Monica, Andy KENIS is nursing abroken arm trying to be Evil Keneivel on his bike, Molly QUILLIN just bought ahouse, and Pat SILVIA and myself are in ’141s here at the 86th MAS at Travis. Thanks!”

Lastly, aChristmas card from the PARKER family arrived just before deadline. Chris writes that Bill is on the USS John F. Kennedy and has been at sea since August and is enjoying the Navy life. They’re hoping for atimely return in February, but ...She also enclosed apicture for the “First Fabulous Foto Contest” thus achieving great honor as the second person to send me apicture of their child. They’re now living in Virginia Beach, VA.

The First Fabulous Foto Contest was SUPPOSED to be agood deal for the first five people who sent me apicture, but since I’ve only received two in about six months I’ll publish anything that won’t get me thrown in jail. So send me apicture of your husband, wife, offspring, etc. (The more embarrassing, the better.)

Since afew of you have asked, “Why don’t you ever tell us what YOU’RE doing?” I’ll now report the latest scoop on moi (or at least the stuff that’s fit to print and won’t get me in more trouble). Even though I got here in January, Ididn’t accept my PCS shipment until October due to along TDY and not really having found apermanent place to live. My patience was rewarded, however, when the incredible buyer’s market in Texas real estate allowed me to purchase anew 2,300 +square foot house in the ‘burbs for almost nothing (well, nothing plus afew zeroes). I’m now rediscovering the joys of poverty since shopping for furniture is something I’ve been putting off for years now.

By the time you read this I’ll be deployed yet again doing the KC-135 copilot thing (gear up, gear down, gear up ...). Fortunately, I’ll be at a place with areal live post office so everything will still be forwarded.

Amillion thanks to Mike BLALOCK, Kirk JOHNSON, Keith and Jill MCKEON, Kip TURAIN, and Bill and Chris PARKER for taking the time to keep me posted. The rest of you out there: write!

Paul W. Tibbets IV

PSC Box 4035

Dyess AFB, TX 79607

Home; (915) 692-8610 (X237)

DSN: 461-4524

Percent members: 39

Hello everyone! Hope all is well and everyone had aMerry Christmas and aHappy New Year. 1am doing great here in beautiful Abilene, Texas. (I just haven’t got those cowboy boots yet!) There isn’t too much news to report since the last issue. If there are any more assignments that you might be aware of that Ididn’t include in the last issue, please let me know. 1am always eager to get more information, and the supply is really low at the moment. Please keep me abreast of any tidbits of info out here so Ican pass it along to the rest of the class.

Idid receive one letter, or actually aChristmas card, from Maureen DONAHUE. She is now Maureen KASUDA, after her marriage to Paul KASUDA on 16 June 90. Maureen is asignals intel officer at Kelly AFB, and her husband is asecurity policeman at Lackland AFB. Afew classmates Maureen said she had run into recently include Todd BYNUM and Rusty GRAFTON at Lackland, and Beth SCHIESSEL at Brooks. She also mentioned that Jennifer ROOKE is in her intel squadron, and right now is in Saudi Arabia supporting Desert Shield. Lastly, Maureen said she ran into Pete POPPE, who is doing well in the Marines at Corpus Christ! as ahelicopter pilot. Maureen wanted me to let anyone that was heading to the San Antonio area know to look her up under her married name if you need any help. Thanks for the card Maureen!

From the good ol’ change-of-address cards, Morgan KYLE said that he is in San Antonio upgrading to be an IP. He married Denise Baraccia of Springfield, VA on 25 Aug 90, and they spent their honeymoon in Canada. On afinal note, Jeff TALIAFERRO and Iare here at Dyess AFB excitingly awaiting the opportunity to fly the B-1 (the Bone, or the Lancer, depending on who you ask!). According to the experts here, the B-1 has more computers on board than the Space Shuttle. Remember when you got mad that the computer “ate” your paper? Well...

That’s it for this issue. Let me hear from you. 1hate resorting to poor humor to complete our class news! Take care and God bless.

Joseph C. Richardson

PSC Box 2335

Mather AFB, CA 95655

Home: (916) 369-7045

Percent members: 35

Greetings once again! Itrust that everyone is doing well and that 1991 is being agreat year for all. Things out here in California are going quite well. By the time you all read this Ishould be within two or three months of completing UNT. Which reminds me, it won’t be too long before our class starts getting aircraft assignments out of initial flight training, so please keep me posted as this info becomes available.

Ifeel fortunate to say that Ihave heard from apretty good number of people since my last writing. Iappreciate more than you’ll ever know those of you who have written or called to let me know how you and others of our class are doing. Just areminder to everyone that Istill would greatly appreciate pictures and updates on how you are all doing, whether it be individually, family oriented, or collectively as aclass or group stationed together. Istill haven’t received pictures at all and I’d like to challenge you (yes YOU) to be the first.

Igot acall from Greg NEWMAN down at Sheppard and he sends his greetings to all. He and the rest of the Euro-NATO crew are doing well. Greg, when you can, Istill would like to get apicture of all of you future “fighter studs” for the next issue. Mike CARTER and Chuck BOYD (my roomie-PALS) are doing well down in Del Rio at Laughlin AFB, TX. Chuck informs me that Layla DESTEFFANY and Tony KRAVEITZ

Wuliam J. Parker (aka “Jake

have joined him down there and that they are having ablast. Elia SAKLEH and Russ “there’s abomb” SCAGGS are down there doing the UPT thing at Laughlin as well.

Another one of my roomies, Mike CONTRATTO, gave me arecent buzz from Willie to let me know that he’s still among the survivors there. Not that .We’re surprised Mike. Beach CURTIS and his beautiful wife.

Marge, also keep in touch and send their greetings. Beach is still eating up the program (UPT) down there at Columbus. Which reminds me...why haven’t Iheard from any of you other Columbus pukes besides Beach? Hmmmm. Additionally, Jim DRAPE and Kyle CONWAY from Harvard have kept in touch. Jim says that they are really learning and growing a lot. We don’t doubt that Jim and we continue to wish you and the rest of the Harvard crew the best.

Two of my other roomdogs, Mike BENSON and Aaron LEPPER, send their greetings to the class as well. Thanks for keeping in touch guys and send me some pictures of you and your gorgeous brides so Ican share the vision with the rest of the ’90 clan. Ialso hear from my great friend Mark BROWN down at UPT at Reese AFB, TX. Things are going well for him there. Keep fightin’ the power Mark.

Furthermore, I’ve kept in touch with the Academy’s Admissions Office crew of Dave COLEY, Dave JONES, and Carla JONES. They all recent¬ ly received their follow-on assignments. Dave JONES will be coming out here to Mather for UNT. Carla will be going into the Public Affairs career field and Dave COLEY will be going into the aircraft maintenance career fi eld.

Before Iforget to mention it, Mike BACKMAN just recently arrived here at Mather about two weeks ago and is just getting started in the UNT program. The UNT crew here is doing well. Most of the Class of ’90 have already tracked (what we do upon completing the core cirriculum) so we know the type of aircraft we’ll be going into. Iwent TTB-Tanker, Transport, Bomber (my first choice) along with Alonzo BRISTOL, Pete BAILEY, Dave KUENZLI, Mark THONNINGS, James GUERIN, Evan BREEDLOVE, Trey TODD and Ace GREENFIELD. Personally, I’m hoping for aKC-I35. Mark THOMPSON, Chris SOSINSKI, Doug SABO, and Matt BONZANI got Bomber/Fighter and Mike MARSCH went EWO.

The AOG has really done asuper job of keeping me posted on alot of people as well. So for those of you who don’t write or call, Istill have a way to find out your dirt. Georgetta TISE is down at Laughlin at UPT. Kyle YOUNKERS is at Sheppard undergoing UPT as well. John DEAN¬ DRADE is at UPT at Reese AFB, TX. Marc ROBINSON sends his greetings from Goodfellow AFB, TX where he is going through In¬ telligence Applications Tech School. He wants everyone to know that on 9Jun 90, he married Christine Marie Sims in Dearborn, ML He says that he is currently in class 900706 with several former grads and that everything is going well. Much continued good fortunes Marc, and send us awedding picture when you get achance.

Keith WESLEY is at Vance AFB, OK and wants to let everyone know that he and Frank CAPRIVNOCAR are chasing coyotes and skunks all

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Maj Charles FSmith ’78

Doris LSmith

Mr Gregory FSmith ’67

Maj Gregory LSmith ’79

Mr Jerry LSmith’ 62

Col Joseph WSmith ’68

Mr Stephen WSmith ’78

Capt Donald GSomerville ’81

Maj Scott ASommer ’77

Mr Thomas PSporte ’73

Mr John HSprenkle ’63

Mr &Mrs Willard St Cyr

Mr Ernest CSt Gelais ’78

Mr George CStagno ’67

Mr &Mrs Wade Staiger

Dr Terry LStake ’69

Mr &Mrs Edward JStang

Mr Bentley PStansbury, Jr ’67

LtCol MaxweU WSteel III ’72

Capt Robert ASteigerwald ’81 and Capt Silvi KSteigerwald USAFR ’81

LtCol Loren GSteinbrink ANG ’63

Mr &Mrs Karl DSteinbrunner

Mr &Mrs Charles OSteinmetz

LtCol Stephen ASterne ’74

Mr George MStevenson IV ’64

Maj Alfred JStewart ’81

Mr Todd AStewart ’71

Mr Eugene DStewman ’80

Mr Phillip LStitzer ’68

Mr Alan CStockstad ’74

Mr &Mrs Donald LStoffel

Col &Mrs George NStokes, Sr

Mr Thomas JStone ’72

LtCol Robert DStone, Jr ’72

Mr Steven AStout ’76

Col John MStover Ret ’61

Mr Harry WStowers, Jr ’76

Maj Thomas RStraiton ’73

Capt Daniel EStrub ’82

Col &Mrs Terry GStuU

Col Theodore JSlumm Ret ’60

LtCol Mark LSucher ’71

LtCol John CSuhar ’72

Mr Edwin PSullivan ’66

Mr &Mrs Robert JSullivan

LtCol John LSullivan, Jr Ret ’64

LtCol Paul MSuUivan Ret ’60

Mr &Mrs Errol JSumrall

LtCol Mont ESutherland ’66

Col Thomas LSutton Ret ’61

LtCol Keith KSweatland Ret ’67

LtCol Chad LSwedberg ’68

Mr William PSweetay ’64

Col David LSweigart Ret ’60

LtCol Ronald TTalcott Ret ’66

Mr &Mrs Richard DTatem

Maj Walter WTaylor, Jr ’79

Mr Todd ATegtmeier ’84

Col WiUiam DTelford Ret ’59

LtCol LParker Temple III ’71

Mrs Theresa HTench

Col Victor LThacker Ret ’63

Col Edwin AThomas ’68

Mr John MThomas ’70

the airfield as part of their casual status jobs. Duane THOMPSON is

over also at Intel school down there at Goodfellow AFB.

James LOBASH, Joel ORBAN, and James JORDAN are all at Willie for UPT. Ian BRYAN is at Reese for UPT and has been there since August. Curtis STAUFFER is at Sheppard as part of the Euro-Nato crew. Derek ABEYTA is currently aspace operations officer at Eglin AFB, FL. Lynn GEORGE is an air weapons controller at Tyndall AFB, FL. Marcus SCHULTHESS is at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Christopher KNOTTS is the deputy chief of Public Affairs at Pope AFB, NC and William PAKULA is an AFIT student at UCLA. Bill sends the message that”...the old saying is TRUE, USAFA ain’t like THIS place.” As strange as it may sound Bill, Ithink we believe you. Best of luck down there bud!

Well, it’s about time Istarted wrapping up here. Far be it from me to fail to mention the best news that Icould possibly mention in this issue. That news is to announce the graduation of the last five remaining Class of ’90 members we left back at USAFA. Congratulations to Eric FAISON, Cam BROWN, Alex MASTROIANNI, Donald HURRY, and Anthony TERRERI. We are proud of you all and wish you the best of luck and Godspeed in your Air Force careers.

Before Isign off for good, Iwant to alert you all to anew thing under the sun. Iwill call it my list of the “10 most wanted”. Every issue Iwill publish the names of ten of our classmates whose correspondence is in the greatest demand. These lucky 10 individuals are bound by all powers, foreign and domestic, to write me before the next issue of Checkpoints is published. To fail to do so will be to pronounce “woe” unto yourselves. These are people that I, and the rest of the class, are holding our breath to hear from. If your name, or someone you are stationed with pops up, you are under obligation by the powers of your conscience to insure that I receive the requested info on the status of the named individual. This issue’s 10 names are: Donald MOSES, Robert GRAY, Jennifer MOORE, James LAW, Daniel WATERS, Vince BECKLUND, Bernard WILLI, Mark SCHMOYER, Jim JACOBSEN, and John KRAUSE (Gretch). You 10...where are you? What are you doing with your lives? Do you have jobs yet? Really...tell me what’s up! Are you still alive? If so, prove it? There’s awhole USAFA class waiting for YOUR response. You 10 are the chosen ones and on behalf of myself and the rest of the Class of ’90, I’d like to say that we enthusiastically await correspondence as to your whereabouts and what’s going on in your lives and careers.

As for everyone else, Itrust that you have had as much fun reading this as Ihave had writing it. If you have any ideas or suggetions on more creative ways to keep in touch with our class and help us keep in touch with one another please drop me aline and share your thoughts. If there’s one thing the Academy taught me it was the value and importance of the friendships that we established while we were cadets. Let’s keep the flame of those friendships burning throughout the upcoming years. Finally, lets all keep our troops in the Middle East in our thoughts and prayers as well. You all take care and thanks for keeping in touch. Until you hear from me again best of luck with everything and Godspeed.

Maj Xavier GVillarreal ’70

Mr Frank GVorwald ’78

LtCol David AWagie ’72

LtCol Victor RThomas Ret ’60

Mrs Betty JThomasson

Ms Veneta LThompson

Mr John DThompson, Jr ’71

Col Richard GThompson, Jr Ret ’66

Ck)l Laurence JThomson Ret ’59

UCol Dale ETietz ’71

LtCol Thomas Tilden Ret ’67

Mr &Mrs Kenneth WTimmons

Capt Thomas GTomaras ’81

Mr &Mrs Bernard ATomko

Mr &Mrs Joseph LTorres

Mr &Mrs Michael MTracy match of Digital Equipment Corporation

Capt Jean CTrakinat ’84

Mr Dennis RTriggs ’67

LtCol Kenneth WTupper ’74

Capt John MTurack ’82

Mr &Mrs Murray Turner, Jr

LtCol Charles LTurner Ret ’62

Maj Duane CTway Ret ’66

LtCol John CUfford ’74 in memory of Anson GMcCook

LtCol Harry WUtter Ret ’69

Mr &Mrs Virgil Valdez

Maj Paul Valovcin ’78

Maj Robert van Haastert ’78

Maj WiUiam BVance ’78

Mr Gary LVanSingel ’60

C::apt Suzanne MVautrinot ’82

Mr &Mrs Edward EVictoria match of General Dynamics

Mrs Suzanne MVietas

Mr &Mrs John LWagner

BGen Donald RWalker ’66

Maj David GWallace ’75

Mr &Mrs Guy EWallace

Maj Martin MWallace Ret ’68

Mr Samuel LWalsh ’71

Col Christian AWarack Ret ’60

Mrs Sydnee Warren

Capts Christopher SWasher ’82 and Leslee EWasher ’83

Capt Steven GWebb ’80

Mr &Mrs Jon WWebber match of Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company

Col Austin CWedemeyer Ret ’62

LtCol Harold VWeed, Jr USAFR ’66

Col Ronald JWeeden Ret ’61

LtCol Theron EWeimer ’71

LtCol Richard EWeizenegger ANG ’67

Mr Thomas MWestmoreland ’70

Maj Robert EWheelock, Jr ’78

Maj Frederick CWhitney II ANG ’70

Maj Edward TWUcock ’75

Dr James HWild ’61

Capt Karen SWilhelm ’80

LtCol Frederick MWilliams Ret ’67

Dr Theodore LWillke ’67

LtCol Gary SWilson ’71

Col Harry FWUson, Jr ’63

Maj Roger SWinburg ’73

Capt Robin SWink ’84

Capt Clayton JWisniewski ’84

Mr Mark CWitman ’71

Col John JWolcott Ret ’61

Mrs EUzabeth Wolf

Mr Uwrence AWolf ’80

Capt Charles WWolfe, Jr ’80

Mr &Mrs Donald LWood

LtCol Stuart BWood ’67

Mr Robert HWoodmansee ’72

Mr Clifton EWoodworth ’62

Ms Charlotte PWright

Mr &Mrs Lionel CWynn, Jr

Mr &Mrs Louis GYoung match of Digital Equipment Corporation

Mr &Mrs Michael KYoung

Mr &Mrs Anthony FZdanuk

Capt Joseph EZeis, Jr ’81

Maj Michael AZenk ’78

Col Alex DZimmerman Ret ’60

Mr Gerald AZionic ’64

Col Roger JZoeller USAFR ’63

Col Edward AZompa Ret ’61

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