Checkpoints December 1996

Join Forces With Us At Procter &Gamble

Considering acareer change? Then join one of the world's foremost consumer products companies! At least one of our products is used in 97% of all U.S. households. Our international business is expanding rapidly and global sales were greater than $30 billion last year.

Opportunity. Many Academy graduates are experiencing challenging and rewarding careers at Procter &Gamble. We have opportunities in Manufac¬ turing, Brand Management, Sales, Purchases, Research and Development, Finance, Engineering and Manage¬ ment Information Systems.

Beliefs &Values. Procter &Gamble promotes strictly from within. Your progress is based on dem¬ onstrated performance and your ability to take on increased responsibility. We are an organization known for integrity, irmovation, people development, long-term growth and ahigh level of professionalism.

Responsibility. You will receive significant early and meaningful responsibility commensurate with your skills. Thorough on-the-job training is provided by outstanding professionals who consider your development to be one of their major responsibilities.

Pay &Benefits. Salaries and benefits, including profit sharing, rank among the best in the U.S.

We are seeking highly motivated leaders with arecord of achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and military assignments.

To take the first step in joining forces with Procter &Gamble, write to:

Mr. Steve Wittman, USAFA '77

The Procter &Gamble Co., TN-4

P.O. Box 599

Cincirmati, OH 45201-0599 or fax acover letter and resume to (513) 983-4967.

Steve Wittman, USAFA '77

Chairman of the Board

James P. Ulm, ’61

President &CEO

Richard M. Coppock, ’61 Vice President, Services

Jock C. H. Schwank, ’60 Vice President, Deveiopment

James A. Shaw, ’67 Director of Pubiications

Tom Kroboth

AOG Staff

Jennifer Bowman

Cheryl Brower

Pat Buland

Chuck Denham, ’67

Cathy AHeymann

Maureen AHornyak

Catherine Janey

Stephen HKnight

Kathy AMcCann

Don McCarthy

Jack DMueller, ’70 Tauni L. Orndorff

Dave LPfeil

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

To Serve Until 1July 1997

JWBrown III, ’59 (Vice Chairman &Secretary)

AJBurshnick, ’60 JPUlm, ’61 (Chairman)

JJKelly Jr, ’65

AEBlumberg Jr, ’68

WWMaywhort, ’68

RNStarkey,

ARTICLES

AOG Begins Board Nomination Process

Annual AOG Corporate Report Presented

Graduate Vietnam Casualty Finally Laid to Rest

Policy for Granting Regular Commissions Changed

LI SAFA Revisited with the Sabre Society

It’s Time to Plan for the Tax Man

Academy Falcons Still Thrilling Thousands

Female Colonel Fills Typically-male General’s Command ..

Spirit of ’76 Reunites for 20th Reunion

’ll.

1996 Jabara Award Winner USAFA

ABOUT OUR COVER

Along with the arrival of the new freshmen at the Academy this past June, the female white phase gyrfalcon on the cover, photographed upon her arrival by Tech. Sgt. Ken Carter, joined the Academy family. At the time of the photograph, she was only two months old and weighed four pounds, which is more than Glacier, the Academy’s previous mascot, weighed at full size. The Cadet Wing voted to name the new arrival Aurora, which was purchased with funds from the Association of Graduates as agift to the Academy. For more on the Academy’s Falconry Program, see the article on page 30.

CHECKPOINTS (ISSN 0274-7391) (USPS 898-080) is published quarterly in February, May, August and November by the Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy. (Phone 719-472-0300, DSN; 333-2067. FAX: 719-333-4194.) It is provided as part of amembership package of which the magazine subscription annually accounts for $10. Single copies of CHECK¬ POINTS for members $2.50. Periodicals postage paid at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3579 to CHECKPOINTS, Association of Graduates, Doolittle Hall, 3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, Colo. 80840-4475

Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors. They do not necessarily re fl ect the opinions, policy or attitude of the Association of Graduates, its officers or the editorial staff. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Graduates of the products or services advertised. Copyright, Association of Graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Fall 1996.

AOG Begins Board Nomination Process

Maj Gen (Ret) Harold W. Todd

1250 Big Valley Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

Dear General Todd

26 August 1996

Thank you for accepting the appointment to chair the nominating com¬ mittee for the election of 12 members of the Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates.

The nominating committee is as follows:

Maj Gen (Ret) Harold W. Todd, ’59 1250 Big Valley Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

Brig Gen (Ret) Charles F. Stebbins, ’61 1114 Woodcliff Dr Alexandria, VA 22308-1058

Mr F. Scott Jackson, ’67 15 Hillsborough Newport Beach, CA 92660-6734

Mr Rick R. Barton, ’71 3909 Candlewick Ct Bedford, TX 76021-2501

Maj Donald G. Somerville, ’81 204 NCricket Hollow Edmond, OK 73034-6620

Capt Harold E. Waters Jr., ’85 7835 Montane Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920

The chair shall advise the general membership of the identity and ad¬ dresses of the members of the nominating committee so that members of the AOG may suggest candidates to the committee. Pursuant to Article VIII of the bylaws of the AOG, it is the duty of the nominating committee to submit to the Board of Directors, not later than 1February 1997, a slate of candidates for election of 12 directors. Said slate of candidates shall represent across section of the membership so as to insure that the following requirements as stated in the bylaws can be met:

1. All candidates for directors will be able to attend at least half of the board meetings.

2. At least three candidates will have graduated less than 10 years prior to taking office (elasses of 1988 through 1997).

Board meetings will normally be held quarterly in February, May, August and November. Elected members will be expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings at their own expense. Unjustified absence from two consecutive quarterly meetings may be cause for removal from the board.

In choosing nominees, the committee should carefully weigh the following:

1. Past participation and support, both personal and financial, in graduate, AOG and chapter activities in support of the overall mission, vision and objectives of the AOG.

2. The accomplishments, experience, expertise, prestige and potential influence each candidate can bring to bear on behalf of the Association.

3. Each candidate must have an interest in, commitment to and wil-

lingness to serve the AOG. Nominees must fully understand that their duties and responsibilities extend beyond Board attendance. Each can¬ didate must be willing to commit his/her time, energy, finaneial resources and loyalty while serving above and beyond the demands of current duties, jobs, or professions during the tenure of office. Duties will include serving on various committees or acting as acommittee chair to provide recommendations to the Board that are in concert with aspecific purpose and aligned with the objectives of the AOG.

Candidates must fully understand that as board members they will be expected to be active and positive spokespersons for the AOG and that there will be occasions that will require participation in AOG activities that occur in proximity to their homes.

In addition, directors should be active in local chapter/society activities and knowledgeable of the mission, vision and goals of the AOG in order to speak publicly on behalf of the AOG and Board of Directors. Can¬ didates will be expected to be full participants in AOG programs and have awillingness to approach and influence others toward supporting the AOG.

Iam confident that you and your committee will do asuperb job of in¬ suring that the slate of candidates possesses the commitment and wil¬ lingness to loyally serve as directors. On behalf of the current Board of Directors and the membership of the AOG, thank you for your diligence and efforts in avery difficult and demanding task.

Sincerely

JAMES PULM, Brig Gen, USAF (Ret) Chairman of the Board

ATTENTION ALL AOG GRADUATE MEMBERS

The Chairman of the Board of the Association of Graduates (AOG) of the United States Air Force Academy has appointed me chairman of the nominating committee for the upcoming election to the AOG Board of Directors.

The election will be by letter proxy ballot. Each ballot must be signed by the graduate and received in the AOG office prior to 1200 Mountain Time, May !, 1997. The four-year term of office for newly-elected directors will commence on July 1, 1997.

If any graduate AOG member wishes to be considered for nomination by the nominating committee, please make your wishes known to me or any member of the nominating com¬ mittee listed in the accompanying chairman’s letter not later than Jan. 1, 1997. You must submit aletter stating your in¬ terest in becoming acandidate for nomination and outlining those personal and professional attributes and capabilities you could offer the board. Additionally, the board needs directors who have the time, resources and inclination to perform their board duties. Therefore, you should state your willingness to commit all reasonable time, energy, financial resources and loyalty during your office, taking into account the demands of current duties, jobs or professions. The following attachments should accompany your candidacy letter:

1. Aresume of personal and professional accomplishments, to include both personal and financial involvement in graduate AOG and/or chapter activities in support of the overall mis¬ sion, vision, and objectives of the A^ociation of Graduates.

2. Aphilosophical statement (not to exceed 150 words in length) regarding the AOG and the applicant’s interest in serv¬ ing on the board. This statement is for use in conjunction with the ballot to introduce the nominee to the membership.

3. An updated Biographical Data Form (available in Check¬ points) or an appropriate statement certifying that the biographical data currently on file with the AOG is up-to-date and accurate.

The candidacy letter and attachments will remain on file with the AOG for future board election consideration, for a period of five (5) years.

Harold W. Todd, ’59

Superintendent’s Athletic Excellence Award

This award, sponsored by the Association of Graduates, is presented by Lt. Gen. Paul E. Stein, ’66, Academy Superinten¬ dent, to 2nd Squadron commanders Ike H. Williams (fall semester) and Chad M. Robbins (spring semester).

AOG Annual Corporate Report Presented

By Dick Coppock, ’61 President and Chief Executive Of fi cer

GENERAL—Fiscal Year (FY) 1996 (1 July 1995-30 June 1996) found the Association of Graduates (AOG) increasingly involved in fulfilling the promise offered by the final buildout of Doolittle Hall. The popularity of the facility as avenue for Academy func¬ tions, wedding receptions, seminars, meetings and ahost of social and AOG-sponsored functions has proven the wisdom of past and present boards of directors in their decision to begin con¬ struction and proceed rapidly to completion.

The association welcomed one new honorary member, Mrs. Dorothy Donnelley Moller, and two corporate members. Air Academy Federal Credit Union and CBS Insurance during the year.

In March 1996, the AOG severed its link with the Academy’s mainframe computer. The staff now maintains all graduate, associate and cadet records on association-owned software and hardware. While some work remains to integrate the data base software with the development function, the networked system is serving us well.

FACILITIES—The completed Doolittle Hall continues to serve the association and Academy well. Maintenance, as is to be

expected in anew facility, has been minimal; and we’re fortunate to have Dave Pfeil as our facility manager. Dave, jack-of-alltrades that he is, accomplishes most of the maintenance and small construction projects that in many organizations would be placed on contract.

The association has been fortunate and is grateful for anumber of class reunion and individual memorial projects which have helped to beautify our headquarters/alumni house and add to the heritage and tradition represented in many of the commemora¬ tions and sponsorships. Of particular note is the popularity of the granite pavers surrounding Pegasus, which have been embraced by individuals, classes and organizations for opportunities to pro¬ vide recognition, remembrances and memoridization.

FINANCES—The annual audit conducted by Osborne, Par¬ sons &Rosacker, LLP can be found, in part, elsewhere in this magazine. Association assets totalled some $14.5 million, roughly equal to those reported in FY95. The selection in mid-FY95, of NationsBank as the investment manager for the majority of association funds has resulted in confidence in the growth and earnings of AOG assets and aperformance reporting system favored by the board of directors. Life membership assets increas¬ ed by $153 thousand; and the value of property, plant and equip¬ ment owned, net of depreciation, rose $183 thousand to approx¬ imately $5.1 million.

MEMBERSHIP—Some 522 graduates from the Class of 1996 are now AOG members with 513 of that group in the life member category.The association has some 10,000 life members with another 2,200 cadets participating in the life member at gradua¬ tion program. In total, the association has over 17,300 paid-up or paying members.

STAFF PERSONNEL—The AOG had apermanent staff of 17 and three part-time employees as of 30 June 1996. The total staff actually decreased by one person in FY96. In light of increasing workload and services, the efficiency of staff members is atesta¬ ment to their total dedication and commitment to service.

PUBLICATIONS—The Service Academy Business Resource Directory (SABRD), ajoint publication of the graduate/alumni organizations of Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard academies, was published for the second time in mid-1996. Ex¬ panded to some 700 pages and 13,000 alumni entries, the success of the publication is evident. The directory creates abusiness leadership network and provides away for those seeking services in acertain geographical area and those hiring or seeking jobs to find one of their own. The 1995 Register of Graduates was pub¬ lished in the abbreviated version. Three more years in this format will follow, with the expanded version due again in 1999.

MERCHANDISING—Sales of sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets and the distinctive new “baseball-style” leather jacket were brisk, with all the new items proving popular, particularly to reunion groups. The 1995 Pegasus Christmas ornament was also very well received.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY (AFA) FUND—Donors to the 1995-96 AFA Fund contributed some $147 thousand, adramatic increase from the $78 thousand figure for the 1994-95 campaign. Some $140 thousand of the total was in the form of unrestricted contributions, which allow the association to support the Academy’s highest-priority needs (see article elsewhere in this issue of Checkpoints).

AOG BUILDING FUND—Cash donations in FY96 totalled some $690,000, which allowed the association to stay ahead of schedule in paying back the loan from AOG Life Membership Funds. By year end, the loan had been reduced by some $382 thousand to $1.16 million. Parents, especially those of current Academy cadets, and reunion classes have been particularly generous; and we are grateful for their continuing support.

RESTRICTED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS—The Building Endowment Fund received its final $200,0(X) grant from the (Continued on page 9.)

Cripple Creep's

Great Gambling Getaway

To The Imperial Casino Hotel

Tony Marietta '70

Since 1975, selling Colorado homes, homesitOT and recreational land ●Current market analysH 1983 Realtor salesman of the Year ●Buyer Broktf rs. In

1987 President of Colorado Metro B

All types of financing .Adjustable rdjd

Real Estate instructor since l97fP Law, Practice, Finance, Appraise,!^

Owner &Broker of Marietta &compa.^

Seller warranties ● New &existing he*

Member: Relo-international RelocattVA/FHA/Conventional financing. CJ|B

Since 1975, selling Colorado hc^Vi and recreational land ●Currenij^vi

Buyer Broker ● 1983 Realtor sal m

1987 President of Colorado mWA

Adjustable rate mortgages ●MWjBm

Owner &Broker of Marietta &

Seller Warranties ●New &exflU^H

Creative financing ●va/fha/ccB|^H

Member: Relo-lnternationpJMMH

AOG Annual Audit Report

An annual audit of the Association of Graduates was conducted by certified public accountants for the association’s fiscal year 1996 (1 July 1995-30 June 1996). The following information is intended to provide financial highlights. Acomplete audited report may be obtained from or viewed at the association offices at 3116 Academy Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-4475.

(Corporate Report: From page 7.)

Ackerman Trust. Contributions from this trust totalled $1,500,000, and the annual earnings are dedicated to certain operating costs and maintenance of Doolittle Hall.

The Cadet Leadership Enrichment Seminar (CLES) Endowment Fund grew to' some $300 thousand, thanks to funding of $175,000 from the Sabre Society. Addi¬ tional funding from the society will occur,in FY97 and, beginning with the Spring 1997 CLES, all future seminars will be funded from the earnings of the CLES Endowment Fund.

The General L.I. Davis Endowment Fund was created by General Davis’ widow, Mrs. Gertrude Austin Davis, in September 1995. Earnings from the $25,000 fund will support the Engineering 410 design course, and many course projects benefit the com¬ munity and physically-challenged in¬ dividuals. The association currently ad¬ ministers some 30 agency restricted and en¬ dowment funds.

SABRE SOCIETY—This membership society is made up of those who pledge to support the Academy through unrestricted contributions of aminimum of $1,000 per year. Arecognition weekend was held at the Academy for members in August 1995. Membership has since risen to 129; and the society, as stated above, has provided the funding necessary to fully endow CLES.

SERVICES—The services staff, as always, had an extremely action-packed year. Between the execution of five reu¬ nions, planning five more and being heavily involveA in the Academy’s celebration of 20 years of Women at the Academy, the staff provided membership services to over 16,000 constituents. The association also hosted the Class of 1996 at spring recep¬ tions, welcomed the Class of 2000 and parents/friends at inprocessing, and pro¬ vided services and support for innumerable Academy and private functions at Doolittle Hall.

Graduate Dependent Scholarships (GDS) totaling $6,000 were awarded to eight wor¬ thy sons and daughters of member graduates. Since inception, the GDS En¬ dowment Fund has provided over 50 scholarships to deserving dependents.

Another Service Academy Career Con¬ ference was held in Washington, D.C. in March 1996. Sponsored jointly by the graduate/alumni organizations of Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard, the conference brought together over 600 ser¬ vice academy alumni and 55 potential employers.

Doolittle Hall Available For Many Special Occasions

Doolittle Hall is now available at very reasonable rates for special functions. To date the AOG has hosted avariety of events: department meetings, retirements, wedding receptions, workshops, cocktail parties, luncheons and formal and infor¬ mal dinners. Doolittle Hall can accommodate as many as 300 at asit-down dinner and more than 500 for acocktail party.

Available facihties include conference rooms, the library lounge with bar, and outdoor patio area, weather permitting. AOG members receive preferential rates. For more specific in¬ formation on your special-function needs, please call Mrs. Cheryl Brower at the AOG at (719) 472-0300.

THE AOG BOARDROOM

Brig. Gen. (Ret) James P. Ulm, ’61, Chairman of the Board

Greetings from Colorado Springs! With football season under¬ way, everyone is anticipating another successful season with a strong potential for apost-season bowl game.

The AOG supported the largest reunion gathering (Rice game) in our short history. The tailgate at Doolittle before the game in¬ cluded over 1,600 members of the Classes of ’66, ’76 and ’86. With the increasse in class sizes, we will continue to work even harder to maintain the quality support we provide.

Jim Ulm, ’61

You have read in past issues of Checkpoints of the Women in Motion Reunion hosted by the Academy the weekend of the first football game with San Jose State. Your AOG supported the celebration of 20 years of women at the Academy with hours of planning and execution of activities ranging from afun run to a concluding banquet with the U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Janet Reno, as the guest speaker. The reunion was very successful due to the hard work of many people across the Academy and your AOG staff.

In conjunction with the Women in Motion Reunion, we were also involved and supported Parents Weekend. We are very en¬ couraged by the increasing involvement of Parents Clubs across the nation in support of the Academy. We are building acloser relationship with these organizations as aresult of inprocessing exposure (the first station for each arriving class is Doolittle Hall); XPA involvement and coordination through Barbara Gutierrez, the Academy Parents Club coordinator; and the availability of Doolittle Hall for parents’ functions. For example, we are seeing increased requests from clubs for graduate mailing labels in order to include graduates in club functions; and the annual Parents Clubs’ presidents meeting and anumber of Parents Club parties, dinners and other activities are being held at Doolittle Hall. We

The Association of Graduates U.S. Air Force Academy

VISION

Air Force Academy graduates bonded by acommon heritage and an enduring commitment to integrity, excellence and service to country.

MISSION

To provide leadership and service to the graduate com¬ munity, support for the Academy mission, and preservation of institutional heritage and traditions.

would like to thank Barbara for her superb support and coordina¬ tion.

Iam convinced that the growing relationship betwen Parents Clubs and the Association of Graduates will benefit everyone concerned and will serve to greatly increase the support of the Academy and the Cadet Wing. As you have read frequently in my articles, Iam convinced that we must build afamily of friends who are committed to HELPING our alma mater. The growing close relationship with Parents Clubs is another important step for you and your AOG. Iencourage each of you to be an active participant in local Parents Club activities and help to bring us closer together.

In closing, Iwould like to set the stage for my final article as chairman of the AOG Board of Directors. One graduate asked that Idirect areview of the objectives of the AOG based upon his four perceptions of the AOG. Another graduate wrote of his dissatisfaction with how the Academy supported graduates. In both letters, the graduates were not willing to continue or begin supporting the AOG-fund raising.

Since Ihave been amember of the AOG Board of Directors for two terms and will have served four years as chairman, it seems fitting that my last article answer their perceptions and outline for members the progress that has occurred.

Several directors have suggested that Ifrequently take letters from graduates who are displeased with the AOG too personally. Ido, but for areason that we should all consider. Iprefer to be part of the solution, and not part of the problem.

For many members the idea of my last article will be amost welcomed event. Imust tell you that the membership should be pleased with the board of directors and the AOG staff. They have worked hard to be responsive to the membership, yet they are driven by the belief that we must prepare ourselves to move into the 21st Century with an ordered vision and mission. Until then—keep smiling and best wishes for 1997.

AOG-Sponsored Group Award

Brig. Gen. James P. Ulm, ’61, AOG Board chairman, presents the Outstanding Group Award to 1st Group commanders Jacob B. Oldham (fall semester) and Piotr A. Blazeusz (spring semester). The award is sponsored by the Association of Graduates in memory of nine graduates who have died in the ser¬ vice of their country. The graduates are Maj. William E. Page, Jr., ’59; Captains Marvin W. Guthrie, Jr., ’65; Alfred R. Jacox, Jr., ’65; Monte L. Mooreberg, ’61; Richard T. Morris, ’64; James V. Newendorp, ’65; Robert L. Reeves, ’64; James W. Wood, ’65; and Lieutenant Dennis B. Haas, ’68.

DEAN’S DELIBERATIONS

Brig. Gen. Ruben A. Cubero, ’61, Dean of the Faculty

The Value of Values

At the Air Force Academy, we are all familiar with John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s renowned story of how, on the back of an envelope, he wrote the poem “High Flight” to his parents. His words are an inspiration to all airmen because they powerfully describe the exquisite exhilaration and joy of flying. Tragically, three days after he wrote the poem that was in transit to his fami¬ ly, John Gillespie Magee, Jr. lost his life in an airplane accident.

Brig. Gen. Cubero, ’61 His poem, however, remains alegacy on the love of flying, and once you have heard the poem, you will always remember the last few lines:

“I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never iark, or even eagie flew;

and, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space.

Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

On Sept. 30, 1996 at the Air Force Academy, another young airman lost his life along with his cadet student pilot in atragic airplane accident. Capt. Clay Smith was the fallen instructor pilot, agraduate from the Class of 1989, and someone who, ac¬ cording to family, “...touched all who knew him with his engag¬ ing spirit and pure heart. Clay knew what was important in life and never failed to take the extra time to enjoy it.” Like John Gillespie Magee, Jr., Capt. Clay Smith also left alegacy which he called his “mission statement in life:”

...To make my life ajourney towards inner peace.

To share love with everyone Imeet.

To resist the slide back into pettiness and mediocrity.

To make integrity the solid foundation from which Ithink, speak and act.

To help others discover that which is truly important in life.

To make the most out of life, living with no regrets.

To be an example to others, especially children.

As Istared at his words in the chapel program during his funeral service, Iwas struck by the power of his statement and in the totality of the good values he described. Moreover, as some¬ one who, along with many others, has been striving to create a character development program at the Academy, Clay’s state¬ ment provides us with two illuminating views into character development.

First, the mission statement he created is an excellent example of a“personal” code of ethics as compared to a“professional code of ethics. Capt. Clay Smith was proud to tell us all what he believed in; what was important in his life. Each sentence of his

mission statement defines for us who he was and how he wanted to live his life. For Capt. Clay Smith to have articulated for himself these specific and interrelated values was truly extraor¬ dinary and makes me confident that Clay, agraduate from this in¬ stitution, understood the values of ethics, morality and good character in guiding his life.

Second, our professional code of ethics is manifested in our in¬ stitutional core values of integrity, selflessness and excellence. In our character development program at the Academy, it is our fer¬ vent hope that the cadets will internalize these core values and in¬ corporate them throughout their lives as guidance for their think¬ ing and their actions. Even acursory review of Clay’s mission statement can leave no doubt that his personal values are derived directly or indirectly from our institutional core values. Iam con¬ fident that Clay also internalized our professional code of ethics.

As the Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy, Iam proud that we are able to graduate such fine of¬ ficers as Capt. Clay Smith, individuals who are critical thinkers, competent professionals, and, most importantly, moral and ethical human beings. Through his life and his “mission state¬ ment,’’ Clay provided us with an unusually perceptive insight into the value of values—the fundamental, critical role values play in shaping and enhancing one’s life. If only more of us would take the time to express what we hold important, the better we would understand who we are, what we stand for, and how to conduct ourselves in all of life’s endeavors.

T-3A Firefly Crash Claims

Instructor Pilot, ’89, and Cadet

An Air Force instructor pilot and acadet first class lost their lives in aT-3A crash near Calhan on the afternoon of Sept. 30.

Capt. Clay Smith, a29-year-old instructor pilot with the 557th Flying Training Squadron and CIC Dennis P. Rando, 21 years old, were killed when their T-3A crashed on aroutine training mission. The two were pronounced dead at the scene by the El Paso County coroner.

Smith, a1989 graduate of the Academy was raised in Tampa, Fla. “Capt. Smith was the heart and soul of the squadron,” said Lt. Col. Rojelio Herrera, commander of the 557th FTS.

Smith was respected by his peers and worked well with the students. “He was an excellent IP (instructor pilot),” said Capt. Kip Sorenson, afellow IP and Smith’s very close friend. “He was awonderful family man, always concerned about his family and wife. He was also very professional. One of the finest people I have ever met.” (Editor’s note: See “Dean’s Deliberations” on this page for more on Captain Smith.)

Rando was raised in East Bridgewater, Mass. He was amember of Cadet Squadron 16. Cadet Rando’s obituary appears in this issue of the magazine.

(( 9)

Cadet Rando was avery hard worker,” Sorenson said. “He would always bring questions down (to the squadron). He wondered how he could get better. He always put in the extra ef¬ fort and was very enthusiastic.

The plane was assigned to the 557th FTS at the Academy. The 557th is aunit of the 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Aboard of officers will in¬ vestigate the accident.

The mishap is the second fatal crash of aT-3A at the Academy since they were first used here in January, 1995, just amonth before the first crash, which claimed the lives of instructor pilot Capt. Daniel E. Fischer, and C2C Mark C. Dostal.

1968 Graduate Vietnam Casualty Finally Laid to Rest

By Staff Sgt. Angela Stafford Air Force News Service

On awarm spring afternoon, April 4, 1970, 0-2A pilot 1st Lt. John “Jack” E. Duffy, ’68, took off on avisual reconnaissance flight from Da Nang Air Base to Quang Ngai Air Base, Vietnam. He requested and was granted permission to fly visual recon¬ naissance in the area of Quang Ngai. Shortly after he radioed his control party that he was at Ba To and was going to fly along the valley to Gia Vuc.

With weather deteriorating in the area, tactical air control at Quang Ngai radioed Duffy instructing him to return to base. Duf¬ fy couldn’t understand the transmission and asked them to repeat. Other reconnaissance pilots in the area tried to relay the message to him; they even flew the same route he reported taking in their efforts to contact him. They were unsuccessful. Extensive search efforts for Duffy continued, without successs, until 11 a.m. on April 5. Jack Duffy was gone.

On arainy day more than 26 years later the serenity of Arling¬ ton National Cemetery was once again broken by the sharp report of rifle volleys followed by the haunting notes of “Taps.” Capt. Jack Duffy had come home to rest in honored glory. In the peaceful skies above, four F-16 aircraft executed the missing-man formation while the Air Force Honor Guard folded the American flag over Duffy’s casket on Oct. 18, 1996.

The U.S. and Prisoner of War-Missing in Action flags rustled in the breeze beneath trees painted in fall foliage. Maj. Gen. William J. Begert (also Academy Class of 1968), U.S. Transpor¬ tation Command logistics and operations director, presented the flag, “On behalf of the U.S. Air Force and agrateful nation,” to Duffy’s brother, William. Other members of the captain’s 1968 U.S. Air Force Academy graduating class were there for their classmate’s long-awaited homecoming.

Responsibility for bringing Captain Duffy home belonged in part to Joint Task Force Full Accounting (JTF-FA) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The task force, established in 1992, was created in response to presidential, congressional and public in¬ terest, as well as increased cooperation from the governments of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. JTF-FA has recovered the re¬ mains of more than 350 unaccounted-for Americans. In¬ vestigators and analysts have conducted more than 2,100 case in¬ vestigations and answered countless questions about many whose fate was previously unknown.

Numerous members of the Air Force Academy Class of 1968 attended the burial service at Arlington National Cemetery of classmate Jack Duffy. Maj. Gen. William J. Begert, also a member of the Class of 1968, presented the flag to Duffy’s brother William. (U.A. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Stafford)

Capt. John “Jack” E. Duffy, ’68, receives afull military honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery on Oct. 18. Duffy had been listed as missing in action in Vietnam since 1970 when his 0-2A went down during areconnaissance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Stafford) site and found enough evidence to recommend it for excavation.

In September 1994, ajoint U.S./Vietnamese team excavated the site recovering sufficient items to relate it to Duffy’s aircraft. On Feb. 12, 1996, the Armed Forces Identification Review Board approved the identification of the remains as those of John E. Duffy. “The people in JTF-Full Accounting are absolutely com¬ mitted to this mission,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James L. Campbell, JTF-FA commander. “I recently visited ateam just as they were beginning their 30-day recovery mission conducted from atent city in Boualapha, Laos. The recovery site was hot, humid and wet.

99 99

The teams faced the daunting task of digging hundreds of feet of trenches over avery large, muddy area thick with leeches and mosquitoes in search of two group burial sites. “Regardless of the difficulty of the case or the hardships encountered, the resolution of acase makes it all worthwhile,” Campbell said. “The JTF-FA and the U.S. government are wholly resolved to see this mission through to completion. We will do whatever can be reasonably done to account for those who did not return.

Grad Logs 3,000 Hours in F-16

By Lt. Col. Daniel M. Skotte, ’72

The summer of 1996 at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon saw Major Johnny “Snake” Adkisson, ’81, reach arecord in the F-16 F^con (“Viper”) that only nine pilots world-wide have reached. On April 20, 1996 Major Adkisson went over 3,000 hours in the F-16 Fighting Ftdcon.

Major Adkisson’s career began following his USAFA gradua¬ tion at Williams AFB for UPT. From there he went to fighter lead-in at Holloman AFB and then to the F-16 at Hill AFB. Prior to entering the Oregon Air National Guard (ORANG), Major Adkisson was an F-16 fighter weapons instructor at Nellis AFB. He joined the ORANG at Kingsley Air Field with the 173rd Fighter Wing where he has been an instructor pilot training Air Guard F-16 pilots since 1989.

“The Air Guard has been agreat career pathway and given me the opportunity to continue flying,” says Major Adkisson “and it’s especially promising for fighter pilots whose love is flying and are nearing mid-career and nonflying staff jobs on active duty.

99 99

At Kingsley Field he has flown 1,300 of his 3,000 total in the F-16. Lt. Col. Paul Prange, ’76, the 114th FS operations officer, said of Major Adkisson, “He exemplifies the best in the Air Guard and shows the opportunities for flying excellence that sup¬ port our new Air Force structure.

Speeial

r

Camelot

^Guaranteed

Policy for Granting Regular Commissions Changed

Achange in granting regular commissions, ordered by Con¬ gress, has ended the long-time policy of granting regular commis¬ sions to Air Force Academy graduates and to the top Reserve Of¬ ficer Training Corps and Officer Training School graduates. The last of these groups to receive regular commissions were sworn in by Oct. 1, said aspokesman for the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base near San Antonio.

From now on all officers entering the Air Force will come in with reserve commissions. If and when those officers are pro¬ moted to major, they will be offered regular commissions. A regular commission gives officers job security by allowing them to stay in the Air Force for up to 28 years. Officers with reserve com¬ missions must retire at 20 years.

The only exception to the new policy will be certain medical of¬ ficers who will not be eligible for regular commissions until they reach lieutenant colonel. The difference re fl ects that doctors and dentists frequently are commissioned as captains or majors.

The new policy change also means an end to the process of entering with areserve commission then facing acommissioning board sometime between the time officers make captain and ma¬ jor. Now, all officers will have to wait until they become majors.

The Air Force had plenty of time to decide how to implement the new policy: Congress ordered the change in 1991. The lead time let Air Force Academy and ROTC students already in school graduate under the old rules.

The second portion of the change—withholding regular com¬ missions until promotion to major—was made unilaterally by the Air Force. Congress required only that officers serve at least a year before being offered aregular commission. The effect of the Air Force policy is to delay the commissioning for most officers until between their ninth and 12th years, depending on when they are promoted to major.

Graduates Selected for Lieutenant Colonel Regular Air Force (Line Officers)

Class of 1981

Peter A. Costello 111

Craig A. Franklin

Brian H. Greenshields

Douglas W. Gregory

Jeffrey P. Harrell

Leonard G. Heavner

Warren L. Henderson

Rex R. Kiziah

Juan Moreno III

Kurt F. Neubauer

Albert J. Simon

Class of 1982

John M. Amrine

Frederick R. Cianciolo

Sharon K.G. Dunbar

Michael H. Geczy

Michael W. Isherwood

Glenn E. James

Anthony J. Lazarski

Craig S. Olson

Glenn

Jeffrey B. Rochelle

Steven C. Suddarth

Anthony M. Weigand

Stephen J. Werner

Tod D. Wolters

Thomas L. Yoder

Class of 1983

Richard L. Fullerton

David L. Goldfein

Scott P. Goodwin

Garrett Harencak

Diane R. Hull

Jeffrey B. Kendall

Susan C. Ross

Rowayne A. Schatz Jr.

David L. Smith

Linda E. Torrens

Class of 1984

Terrence A. Feehan

Timothy J. Sakulich

The policy change will make promotion to major, already a critical career milestone, even more important. Officers selected next year for major will not face aseparate commissioning board. They will be offered regular commissions shortly after they are selected. For years. Air Force practice has been to offer those of¬ ficers who still have reserve commissions when they make major a regular commission. The new policy will standardize that across the officer corps.

Officials said the change is being made to simplify aprocess that has involved staggered boards and differing eligibility times for thousands of officers every year. The last board to select of¬ ficers to receive regular commissions will be held in March for captains.

Lt. Col. Gayle Staten, chief of officer promotions and regular appointments branch at the personnel center, said the change simplifies the process by eliminating boards to select officers for regular commissions. Now every officer will know when he or she is eligible to receive aregular commission.

Until the change, she said, line officers came up for the regular commission board at the seven-year point, officers in the medical service corps met the board two years after making captain and, if they did not get it then, at four years. Chaplains met their board after five years of commissioned service, she said.

The change will end all that in addition to saving time and money now spent on temporary duty assignments to make up the boards, she said.

Staten and others said that differences between regular and reserve officers have diminished over the years. For example, dur¬ ing the reduction in force of captains in 1992, regular and reserve officers alike initially were eligible to be forced out. Only in¬ tervention by the Air Force secretary kept those with regular com¬ missions from being part of the cuts.

But when it comes to the selective early retirement boards, regular officers were hit hard when the boards focused on fieldgrade of fi cers.

(Editor’s note: This is acompilation of astory written by Bryant Jordan, Air Force Times staff writer, which appeared in the Air Force Times Oct. 14, 1996 edition.)

Sabre Society Member at Notre Dame Game J. Ferron, ’68, one of several Sabre Society members attending the Air Force-Notre Dame football game, watches as the Falcons defeat the Irish 20-17 in overtime at South Bend.

Make your tax-deductible donation now to

The Air Force Academy Fund. Your Support Helps Develop Leaders With Vision For Tomorrow.

Put my twenty-five years of experience in Denver real estate to work for you. For all of your real estate needs, call

AL SIGMAN, ’62

Bus. (303) 759-1207

Res. (303) 694-6640

1873 S. Bellaire St. #1700 Denver, CO 80222

CHINESE, FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN.

Junior and Senior High School Students Small Intensive Classes

Interactive Videodisc Training Cultural and Social Activities

Certified Faculty

For more Information contact:

Marielle Robinson, Camp Director, Tel.: (719)333-3202 or (719)636-1713, Fax: (719)333-3203, e-mail: RobinsonMM%DFF%USAFA@dfmail.usafa.af.mil fy

THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

Proudly Announces Publication of

APHOTOGRAPHIC SALUTE TO THE USAF ACADEMY

Over 150 Color Photographs by Acclaimed Photographer

ELIZABETH GILL LUI

ft

You have combined agreat pictorial look at the Academy with aprofound view of its mission, its beautiful surroundings with its recent history and the hopes and aspirations of the cadets with the whole Air Force—very successfully!” (Thomas S. Moorman)

Please send me ($60.00plus $6.00 shipping and handling)

copies at $66.00 each.

COLORADO PURCHASES: See below for applicable tax information.

TOTAL DUE

NAME:

STREET:

CITY:

STATE:

“I hope your work will be amotivational reminder to all who see it of the great aspects of the Academy and of its place among the truly beautiful institutions of national significance.” (Donald J. Barrett)

□Check Enclosed (payable to AOG)

ABook Review of ACertain Brotherhood; ANovel by Jimmie H. Butler, USAFA ’63

(Cricket Press: 1996, 352 pages)

Ihave to admit Iwas influenced by anumber of biases when I read Jimmie Butler’s exciting new Vietnam War novel, ACertain Brotherhood. It was amatter of having been there and done that. Butler’s protagonist, Mitch McCall, finds himself in Southeast Asia fl ying an 0-1, atiny, underpowered, propeller-driven Cessna. Ispent my share of time behind apropeller flying low and slow over bad-guy country, so Icould easily identify with Mitch’s concerns.

Butler’s novel is unique: one of its major strengths is its depth of character development. The major characters are so well done you feel as if they’re real people you’ve known for years. Unfor¬ tunately, many character-driven stories get to be long-winded and boring. ACertain Brotherhood is certainly not either of those. The action is continuous, heart-stopping, and so authentic you’ll find yourself jinking to avoid the ground fire. This best-of-bothworlds combination of characterization and thunderous action makes the book impossible to put down.

ACertain Brotherhood is asemi-autobiographical account of a young officer (USAFA graduate) trying to overcome the effects of atraumatic event he experienced while in pilot training. Still haunted by that event when he’s sent to be aForward Air Con¬ troller (FAC) at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, Mitch questions his own abilities and envies the carefree flying skills of his roommate, J.D. Dalton.

As Mitch becomes aseasoned combat pilot, he’s sent to patrol the enemy-infested Mu Gia Pass on the border of North Vietnam and Laos. He barely survives the mission in ahair-raising series of encounters with antiaircraft fire. His confidence grows as he realizes he may, indeed, have the right stuff.

When J.D. damages his airplane doing unauthorized maneuvers, he and Mitch are sent to temporary duty at the Marine outpost at Khe Sanh in Vietnam. In an heroic (and ex-

tremely exciting) effort, Mitch saves the lives of many Marines but crash lands returning to the base. When he returns to Southeast Asia after recuperation from his injuries, he has com¬ pletely overcome any sense of his earlier inadequacies and is now an experienced veteran. Flying an 0-2 during the opening hours of the 1968 Tet Offensive, he searches one of the most remote areas of Laos for answers to amystery upon which the fate of Khe Sanh hinges. Mitch must pass asupreme test of strength and courage in the novel’s final, climactic battle.

This fact-based story provides anew perspective on the war and discusses NVA tactics not widely known by the public. Combine the fast-paced action of this book and the true-to-life character growth and then throw in adynamite secondary plot involving a high-ranking North Vietnamese officer who has previously been Mitch’s house guest, and you’ll see Butler’s got asure winner.

In the standard lingo of abook-reviewer, ACertain Brotherhood is agreat read! (Ivan Munninghof, USAFA, ’67)

About the Author

ACertain Brotherhood is the third novel by Col. Jimmie H. Butler, USAF, Retired, agraduate of the Class of 1963. During the Vietnam War, he flew Cessna O-ls and 0-2s on 240 combat missions over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. This fi ctional account relies heavily on that experience. While at the Air War College, he wrote abook-length report. Crickets on aSteel Tiger: The Inter¬ diction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail 1966-68. It earned the Air Force Historical Foundation’s 1980 Award for the best aerospace report of major historical interest.

Copies of ACertain Brotherhood and Jimmie’s earlier novels are available for purchase at Doolittle Hall. Autographed copies of ACertain Brotherhood can be ordered by mail ($9.99 plus $3.00 shipping &handling) from Cricket Press, 5550 Delmonico Drive, D-215, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80919.

The Secret Life of Waldo F. Dumbsquat

By Don Hall, ’76

Mitchell Hall again was alive with the noise and smells of the EVENING MEAL. C/4C

Waldo F. Dumbsquat, Warren Heels, and Regs Buch sat at the easiest table in the squadron. They had already been asked the usual knowledge questions such as their names and shoe sizes. Warren had drawn du¬ ty as the loadmaster at the table, while Regs and Waldo served as cold pilot and hot pilot, respectively. Things had gone well for the doolies through the wing announcements, two pep rallies, and all four verses of the Star Spangled Banner.

Little did they know, but tragedy was

about to strike.

(( ((

Dumbsquat!” shouted the table commandant.

Yes, sir!” responded the freshman after three chews and a swallow.

“You’re the hot pilot. Tell me what you know about the Arch Deluxe.

Waldo was caught off-guard. The question was much too easy. He decided to press on with the obvious answer.

<(

Sir, the Arch Deluxe is amonument in Paris.

The upperclassmen at the table chortled.

Is that Paris, France or Paris, Texas, Dumbsquat?”

Sir, Ido not know!” replied Waldo.

Find out by the evening meal tomorrow.

Yes, sir!”

Sir, may Imake astatement?” asked Warren.

What is it Heels?

Sir, the Arch Deluxe is ahamburger.

Mister, Ican’t believe you would pimp over your classmate like this at the table! Why would you ruin the fun hazing oppor¬ tunity presenting itself here?

“Sir, Ithought Iwas helping the team.

What’s the answer to a‘why’ question?

“No excuse, sir!

That’s right. Now you three get up and post away silently.

The doolies gathered their wheel caps from under the chairs and walked away from the table. They were stopped several times for gazing and chins before reaching the relative safety of their rooms.

Wow, Inever thought we would get back alive!” exclaimed Regs once the door was closed.

Well, Ijust can’t believe it.” said Waldo.

I’m real sorry, Waldo...” began Warren.

Oh, it’s not that,” soothed Waldo. “I just can’t believe the

French would build amonument to ahamburger!”

Warren sighed.

*He ***

USAFA Revisited with the Sabre Society

By John F. Flanagan, Jr., 62 Sabre Society Member

My wife and Ihad an extended weekend in July at the Academy and Colorado Springs and would like to share some observations with you about new facilities and programs that are coming on line. The weekend was organized by the Association of Graduates for members of the Sabre Society, agroup of graduates, parents, and friends of the Academy who have made apersonal contribu¬ tion and commitment to financially support activities, equipment, and leadership events that enhance the total experience and quali¬ ty of life for the cadets.

To help you with perspective, Iam a1962 grad (the first class to spend all four academic years at Colorado Springs—our Basic was in WW-II barracks at Lowry AFB in Denver and Buckley bombing range in pup tents), and my stepson, following in his stepfather’s footsteps, is in the Class of ’97. My wife and 1were married at my 30th reunion in the Cadet Chapel.

From left are CIC Nathan Scopac, his mother, Mari Jo Flanagan, and Brig. Gen. (USAF, Ret) John Flanagan, Jr., ‘62. General Flanagan took his glider flight during his Brigadier General Orientation Course in 1989, stepson Nathan soloed as part of the Academy’s Airmanship Program, and Mari Jo made her flight during the Sabre Society Weekend July 19-21, 1996.

The new academic building—the Consolidated Education and Training Facility (CETF)—was to be on line for the fall semester. It is located at the southeastern side of Fairchild Hall and con¬ nected to same by an enclosed overhead walkway. Some make-up summer courses (chemistry) were held in the building. This facili¬ ty is for science and engineering courses, and is truly state of the art with the finest labs, testing and scientific equipment, com¬ puters, etc. It was really needed since the former labs dated back

to the 1950-’60s and the Cadet Wing had expanded from 2,400 to 4,000 cadets without acomparable increase in classroom space. This project has been in and out of the Congressional budget with numerous redesigns as funding trickled through for well over six years, aproject that under private enterprise would take about two years.

The dormitories, including Vandenberg Hall, are also undergo¬ ing major renovations, the first major upgrade and refurbishment since the Academy was built 40 years ago. This presents aminor inconvenience to the cadets as the rooms are done by the con¬ struction gangs in blocks, which requires additional relocations. We saw some of the completed rooms and hallways, and they are truly first class—functional, comfortable, without being osten¬ tatious—and ironically very similar to the rooms we had as cadets. No more pressed board furniture, or bunk beds, with the exception of some 4th Class rooms, as all other rooms are two cadets per room with real beds and real desks. Discretionary fur¬ niture arrangements and optional, personal furniture has been curtailed, an improvement strongly supported by the old grads. It looks like amilitary school once again! Tiled floors are back again, although Iwas told that buffing would be done by contract¬ ors and not cadets. Incidentally, the old furniture may be for sale if no other government agency claims it from the surplus list.

Briefings by the superintendent, the dean, and other officials of the Academy clearly indicated that the Academy is staying up to date with its curriculum—four basic choices of study in engineer¬ ing, basic sciences, social sciences, and humanities, based on a very strong core curriculum that exceeds that of any civilian university. The civilianization of faculty, as directed by the Con¬ gress, is proceeding at ameasured pace with up to 25 percent of the faculty being nonmilitary. The professors are on acontract basis, with no tenure, and if they don’t perform their contracts don’t get renewed. Fortunately, extra instruction (El) is readily available as there seems to be no degradation of academic standdards. Pilot training allocations are increasing each year and pro¬ jections show that anyone in the Class of 2000 who is pilot qualified and wants it will most likely get apilot slot. Finally, the Academy expects to have agood football team once again this year. On to Jack’s Valley, which is tucked into aremote north¬ eastern corner of the Academy reservation, far from anywhere.

The Sabre Societ members were broken into groups of 15, with an officer and acadet cadre member assigned to each group. My wife was in one of these groups in the morning; Iwent later in the day. We saw every aspect of training and living, right down to the tents, showers, medical, mess, and toilet facilities of living in the field. There are approximately 1,200 Basic Cadets and 400 cadre (upperclassmen) plus the supervising officers from the military training staff living in the valley. The cadets live in tents, with each squadron assigned to aspecific area. The tents are GP

(Continued on next page.)

Glider Flyers all

Sabre Society members Michael, ‘68, and Kathy Fitzgerald, Freddie Smith, and Carolyn and Bob Denaro, ‘71, tour one of the labs in the new Consolidated Education Training Facility.

Members being briefed by the director of International Pro¬ grams on new academic initiatives.

AOG, Academy Host Sabre Society Weekend

(Sabre Society: From previous page.)

(general purpose), all neatly aligned with ropes taut, 10 cadets to a tent, and each cadet with asturdy canvas cot and warm sleeping bag. The tents have wooden floors, the cadets roll up the sides during the day for circulation, they store their gear in duffle bags under their cots and share afootlocker with one other basic cadet.

The training is arduous: basic infantry skills of crawling under barbed wire, through sand pits, scaling walls and log barriers, pushing themselves to their physical limits. There is aleadership reaction course where the cadets are required to work in teams to solve field problems of scaling walls, moving over mine fields, etc. Natural leaders surface, but the cadre closely monitors the train¬ ing, ensuring that each basic cadet builds self confidence and develops leadership skills. Faculty members of the Psychology

(Continued on next page.)

Enroute to Jack’s Valley Orientation with the Class of 2000.

»Tr

Society members view basics negotiating confidence course obstacles.

Civil Engineering instructors explain aproject at the Field Engineering Research Laboratory located in Jack’s Valley.

Assault Course candidates Bill Wecker, ’63; Fred Olmsted, ’64; Darryl Bloodworth, ’64; and Jin Ingram, ’64, prepare to take on the basics.

Preparing for a“field lunch” in Jack’s Valley with members of the Class of 2000.

Bill Wecker, ’63, inspects Aurora, the Academy’s new mascot, on her public debut at the Sabre Society dinner. The AOG pur¬ chased Aurora, being shown by CIC Stacy Kreuziger, for the Cadet Wing afew months earlier.

It’s Time to Plan for the Tax Man

Before you know it, you’ll be receiving your special little packet from the IRS. Yes, it’s that time of the year again—already!

To get ready for this fun time, you might want to consider charitable giving as away to maximize benefits to both you and the interests you wish to support. Charitable gifts made before December 31st allow you, not Uncle Sam, to control where your donations go. If you itemize deductions, year-end donations can result in considerable tax savings next spring. Obviously your tax rate will determine how much you save—the higher the rate, the more you save. As an example, if you give $1,000 and are in the 31 percent tax bracket, you save up to $310. That makes your $1,000 donation to your charity cost only $690 out of your pocket. Your charity benefits from the full $1,000 and you get to decide where the money will go!

Gifts of other assets, such as stocks, mutual funds, or ap¬

Sabre Society Supports Falcons

Lt. Gen. Paul Stein, Academy superintendent, at left, talks with Joe O’Gorman (with cowboy hat). Sabre Society member, during half time of the Air Force-Notre Dame football game at South Bend. The Falcons went on to beat the Irish 20-17 in an ex¬ citing overtime finish.

(Sabre Society: From previous page.)

Department often monitor this program. Aggressiveness and agility is taught with pugil sticks, and occasionally acadet will render his/her helmeted opponent temporarily unconscious. Medical staff is always on site. Basic firearms qualification, M-16 rifle and 9mm pistol, is accomplished. As acombat veteran from Vietnam who spent alot of time in the jungle, Iwas very impress¬ ed by the quality and depth of this training.

The food was wholesome and plentiful and the cadets were en¬ couraged to eat all they wanted while adhering to proper military courtesy and decorum and very civil table manners. There was at least one upperclassman at each table of 10. Ihad my salad, mystery meat (cadet term for beef with gravy) sandwich, fruit, and acookie. My portion was about half the size of what the cadets were eating.

Ihad the opportunity to walk through their tents and chat with cadets, basics and cadre. Their spirits were high, you could almost feel aburning desire to achieve within each of them. The up¬ perclassmen are under extreme pressure to exercise proper leader¬ ship skills under the watchful eye of the commissioned officers and NCO training advisors. Every moment for the basics was oc¬ cupied with some physical or mental task; they studied while waiting in the chow line. The cadre cadets were firm but fair; I watched them distribute medieation to those cadets who were under aprescription and they did the task as if they were aparent administering to their very own child. Iwas pleased that they have the necessary sense of humor as Ishared with them some anec¬ dotes from cadet days and experiences in Vietnam.

The weekend was one highlight after another, whether it was golf on the superb Eisenhower course, agracious reception at

preciated property that have increased in value over the years can yield additional tax savings. If you have owned these assets for at least ayear and aday, you can deduct their entire value from your taxable income, including the “paper profits’’ you have in your investment. For example, a$1,500 gift of appreciated stocks pur¬ chased several years ago for $300 will save $366 on capital gains tax and up to $594 in income taxes. Asummer home or property purchased several years ago for $20,000 and now valued at $500,000 can be placed in acharitable trust that would pay in¬ come for the rest of an individual’s life. By doing this, the donor can receive about $30,000 each year and avoid paying capital gains taxes of approximately $134,000.

Life insurance can also be purchased with the tax savings to pass on to heirs free of inheritance tax that would be paid if the property were passed on and then sold. After the donor’s lifetime, the trust remainder will revert to the charitable organization the donor wanted to bene fi t.

You may generally avoid taxes on cash donations to acharity for amounts up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income and 30 percent for gifts of appreciated noncash assets. Any amounts over these limits may be carried over and used to reduce your tax¬ able income for as many as five future tax years. Special rules may apply to your particular situation. It is always wise to check with your charity and your tax/financial advisor before making your gift.

Your Association of Graduates is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization. As aresult, contributions are fully tax deductible. Membership dues, however, are not. If you have any questions or are interested in more information about estate planning, please contact Jim Shaw, AOG vice president of Development at (719) 472-0300.

Make your tax-deductible donation now to

The Air Force Academy Fund.

Your Support Helps Develop Leaders With Vision For Tomorrow.

Superintendent Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Stein’s home, aformal dinner at Doolittle Hall, aluncheon with the cadet leaders, or aglider flight for your spouse. The best was meeting old friends and mak¬ ing new ones, all with acommon bond of strengthening and preserving for today’s cadets the experience that we knew as USAFA.

Note: The chairman of the Sabre Society is Mr. Harry Pearce, ’64, vice chairman of General Motors. Information on the Sabre Society can be obtained at the AOG e-mail address 206-3668® mcimail.com attn Jim Shaw or call 719-472-0300.

Al McArtor, ’64; Mike Galbreath, ’64; Jim Ulm, ’61; Harry Pearce, ’64 (Society chairman); John Kelly, ’65; and Superinten¬ dent Paul Stein, ’66, at the Friday reception sponsored by General and Mrs. Stein.

RESERVEYOUR HISTORY

In Honor of

Margaret &Thomas Bancroft

John Quincy Adams ‘99 I

'67

In Memory of Captain WASmith

Link yourself forever with the traditions and future of the Air Force Academy by inscribing your name on a Pegasus Plaza granite paver. Pavers inscribed with the names of graduates, parents, children, and friends of the Academy will pave the Pegasus Plaza located in front of Doolittle Hall, the alumni house, at the Academy. For your unrestricted taxdeductible donation of $250, apaver with your name or another name you designate will be placed in this prime location for all to see. Funds received will be used to support the Association of Graduates, cadet activities, graduate programs and Academy needs. The $250 donation can be made in alump sum or over one year (monthly, quarterly, etc. in equal payments).

Pegasus Plaza pavers make excellent gifts for events such as birthdays, graduation, retirement and Christmas. You can also honor or provide amemorial for afriend or relative through this program. Acertificate of notification will be sent, upon request, for such gifts.

Please send acerti fi cate of noti fi cation to: Iwould like to support the Pegasus Paver Project.

NAME:

one:

Work In each block below, fill in the character (letter,

IAM (Circle one): GRADUATE PARENT FRIEND of USAFA

on the paver. Put

for additional pavers on aseparate sheet of paper.

SIGNATURE:

My

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Robert Chester Buckles, ’59

Robert C. Buckles died of aheart attack on Oct. 9, 1996 in San Antonio, Texas. Bob had bravely fought the heart disease which was the cause of his medical retirement in 1978. He is survived by his wife. Sue C., and his sons, Richard L. Of Houston, Texas, and Gerald A. of Chino Hills, Calif.

Bob was born on Jan. 21, 1937 to Roscoe C. (USA Ret.) and Vera Fay Buckles in Champaign, 111. After moving about with the family, he graduated from high school in 1955 at Fort Knox, Ken. He immediately joined the Class of 1959 and that group remained precious to him for the rest of his life. While acadet, he became intimately acquainted with the turnout system. Despite the slings and arrows of academics, he defeated them at every turn while keeping his sense of humor.

After graduation and pilot training. Bob got into the tanker business at England AFB, then Europe. After abrief stint as an Operations controller at McConnell AFB, he completed his first Southeast Asia (SEA) tour as aForward Air Controller (FAC) at Da Nang. Back in the U.S., he rejoined the tanker business at Grand Forks. That was too tame, and he was soon back in SEA for his second tour as aFAC at Dalat. The two SEA tours garnered aDistinguished Flying Cross, 19 Air Medals, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. After the second SEA tour. Bob again went back to tankers, then branched out into alert force management. He was at Kadena when his heart condition was discovered and he returned to San Antonio to retire.

If Imay be allowed apersonal note. Bob was my roommate during one period at the Academy and we became good friends. After only sporadic contact subsequent to graduation, we got together again after retirement. Bob was an avid, omnivorous reader, he loved to fish and was deeply into computers. He was the most steadfast friend I’ve had and Imiss him terribly. His most loved poem was “High Flight,” by John Gillespie Magee, Jr., and Iquote his favorite part:

Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

(Dean C. Wood, ’59)

James R. Carter, ’60

James Richard Carter, ’60, died from abrain tumor Sept. 16, 1996. While piloting aContinental flight to Antigua over the 4th of July, Rich became ill. ACAT Scan revealed amalignant cancer and he underwent two lengthy operations for removal of the tumor. Interment was at the USAFA Cemetery on Sept. 19.

Rich was born Jan. 10, 1937 in Goshen, Utah. He graduated

from Payson High School, was an Eagle Scout Master and in the Civil Air Patrol, attended Brigham Young University prior to entering the Academy in 1956. My first recollection of him was as opponents in intramural basketball—at which Ihad adistinct height advantage (at 6' 5", Rich was too tall to enter the Academy, and adoctor at BYU taught him how to “scrunch-byan-inch”)—he had been acontender for the varsity team, prefer¬ ring infamy as being the first athlete ever cut from the squad by Dean Smith.

He’s “J.R.” in our yearbook. Rich to most, later became the Duke, and was involved while at the Academy: Aero Club, Choir, Cadet Forum, Gun Club, Photography Club, Model Engineering Club, Protestant Religious Council, Radio Club, Soaring Club, Skeet Club, Ski Club, Ski Control, Yearbook Staff. Following pilot training at Luke in 1961, Rich was at Hill AFB, then flightexaminer/instructor at Hickam; resigning from the Air Force in 1966, he became a727 captain for Continental Airlines.

After meeting at our 1980 reunion, Iconsulted for him with numerous business ventures, consumed many martinis at our lunches, and always marvelled at his resiliency. When one of his business activities resulted in ahuge financial loss (coincidentally occurring during aperiod of extreme personal difficulties), Iasked him: “How do you handle all of this so well—You’re still so op¬ timistic!” His response: “When anything in my life goes bad, I think about those boys laying in the back of my C-124 when Iwas flying bodybags from Vietnam to Hawaii!” That was his perspec¬ tive on life.

He was aproud person...proud of children—Rock and Carey Lyn, and of his four grandsons. Proud of graduating from the Academy, his flying skills, and those economic enterprises. My friend was: lusting for life, tall, filled with humor, generous, an entrepreneur, had an engaging smile which could melt ice, loved the grape, faithful to his original ideals, had an incredible memory, loved music, compulsive about his business ventures, manifested some “blindspots,” possessed strong religious beliefs, and was always positive. ..he was aman who wasn’t perfect, while being aperson who lived life to its fullest while he lived. JAMES RICHARD CARTER—ITe Hardly Knew Ye. Godspeed, Sir. (Rosie Cler, ’60)

Bert C. Croft, ’60

Bert C. Croft of Overland Park, Kansas died Friday, June 28, 1996 of amassive heart attack and open-heart surgery. The funeral services were held July 1at St. John’s United Methodist Church with subequent burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

James R. Carter, ’60

Bert C. Croft, ’60

Robert Chester Buckles, ’59

Bert was born Aug. 28, 1937 in Tulsa, Okla. He joined us at Lowry AFB on July 9, 1956 in his boyhood quest to become a pilot. Through sheer determination and hard work, he achieved that goal. After the four years we all spent together, he went on to attend pilot training at Moore AFB and Vance AFB and received his wings in 1961. After graduation, Bert remained at Vance in the 3575th Pilot Training Squadron as, first aT-33 then aT-38 in¬ structor. He resigned from the Air Force in 1966 to pursue a career as aTWA pilot. With TWA, Bert moved through asucces¬ sion of positions. At the time of his death, he was active as aflight engineer on international B747s, flying typically between St. Louis and Honolulu. Bert was type-rated on 767s, DC-9s, and B727s, and also flew as aB727 flight engineer.

Adedicated member of the Boy Scouts of America from an early age, Bert attained the status of Eagle Scout, Mic-O-Say, and Order of the Arrow. He found great satisfaction in extending this love of Scouting into his community, where, among other duties he served as aScoutmaster for many years. Bert was committed to providing young men an opportunity to learn their capabilities and develop self confidence.

Bert will be remembered by his classmates for his innovative ap¬ proach to problem solving. Whether it be in the field or the classroom, we could depend on Bert to successfully lead us down adifferent path. He will be remembered by the world as aman who loved his family, who loved his country, and who dedicated himself to serving both. He loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. And, he fulfilled that boyhood dream by flying airplanes to the end.

He is survived by his wife, Jacque; his son John A. Croft, who works for Firestone in Des Moines, Iowa; his daughter Suzanne Croft, with the American Red Cross in Arlington, Va. He also leaves two sisters: Rosalea Anderson in Broken Arrow, Okla., and Jan Aydelotte in Carrollton, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, 10210 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo. 64131, or the American Heart Association, 9401 Reeds, Overland Park, Kan. 66207. (His classmates and family)

Fred J. Cox III, ’65

USAFA. He was asuperb roommate and friend. From well before that first day of Doolie summer, his great personality and good humor won him many life-long friends. While at the Academy, Fred always displayed that competitive spirit which we all admired. He was amember of the pistol team all four years and was elected captain of the Varsity Pistol Team during 1964-65. This same season, Fred was selected as amember of the NRA All-American collegiate pistol team.

After graduation, Fred attended pilot training at Laredo AFB, Texas, then flew C-141s from Travis AFB, Calif. He served his tour in Vietnam, and returned to Travis in 1970 to become one of the early pilots in the C-5A. He left the Air Force in 1973 to become acommercial pilot with Pacific Southwest Airlines which subsequently became apart of U.S.Air.

Fred lived life to the hilt. He loved being with people and enriched the lives of all who knew him. The mere mention of his name to any of his acquaintances is sure to bring asmile and a

(<

Fred” story. He faced his difficulties with unshakeable op¬ timism and humor, and was blessed to share them with astrong, loving wife. The hard-core members of the 13th Squadron en¬ joyed the reunions with Fred during the 20th, 25th and 30th-year gatherings and aspecial reunion which we held to commemorate the 30th year after the first day of Doolie summer. Everyone will remember his love for good food, fine wine, pretty girls, fast cars, jet planes and the special place he had in his heart for his sail¬ boat. We will miss Fred and our most sincere condolences are ex¬ tended to his wife, Susan, his daughter Lisa, and the other members of their families. (Wayne Rogers, ’65, with assistance from George Dunkelberg, ’65)

Richard P. Milker, ’66

Rich Hilker was on acamping/painting trip in northern California when he suffered afatal heart attack on May 25, 1996. He was 51.

Like so many of us. Rich came to the Academy in 1962 not knowing what to expect, and not knowing what the Air Force ex¬ pected of him. When he graduated he had found the answers to both of those questions, but more importantly, he had found two things that truly influenced the remaining 30 years of his life: his wife, Phyllis, and his love for art.

Rich’s Air Force career included pilot training in Big Spring, Texas, followed by C-130 training and atough stint in Bermuda in Rescue—complete with sailing and snorkeling from his yard in his off hours. When the base in Bermuda was turned over to the Navy, he moved to McCoy AFB where he served until he separated from the Air Force in August, 1971.

(( see

All friends, relatives and acquaintances of Fred J. Cox III, Class of 1965, were saddened to learn of his death on Sept. 22, which was due to complications arising from cancer. Some six years ago, Fred had been diagnosed with cancer and told that he had only six months to live. Fred faced this threat the way he had lived his life; he told the doctor that he wanted to fight it every way conceivable, that he intended to live as long and full alife as possible. He did just that. He was in Colorado on a America” tour with his wife, Susan, when he suffered aseries of problems from arecurrence of the disease and his heart failed.

He and his wife, Phyllis, and two daughters, Laura and Kris, moved to Austin, Texas, where he went back to school for a master’s in architecture. One and ahalf years later he was hired by Eastern Airlines. In 1982 the pull of Colorado became too great and he and his family moved to the foothills west of Boulder. He commuted to Atlanta to fl y for Eastern until September, 1987 when he stopped flying to paint full time.

Fred J. Cox III, ’65

Richard P. Milker, ’66

During the last nine years of his life he painted prolifically and sold well and widely—from Beverly Hills to Bermuda. He was published in “American Artist” and other major artist magazines. He taught many painting classes and gave demonstra¬ tions on varied subjects and using many different media. He was well respected and admired by the artist community due to his tremendous talent and his generosity in sharing his time and infor¬ mation.

His free spirit, love for his art and family, and his friendship will be sorely missed. (Connie Teetz, ’66)

Lawrence M. Cole, ’71

Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence M. Cole (USAF, Ret), Class of 1971, died as the result of aruptured thoracic aneurysm on Aug. 31, 1996, in Denver, Colo.

Larry had many admiring friends, and Iwas one of them. We were classmates and roommates in 37th Squadron, and it was Larry’s spirited humor that kept our squadron vibrant during the Dark Ages of winter and our 2nd and 1st class years together.

Larry was from an Air Force family, and was aglobal citizen before the term was in vogue. Born in Brazil, he grew up across the United States, and saw places and experienced cultures Ihad only read about. Before joining our class on June 26, 1967, he at¬ tended the New Mexico Military Institute on aFalcon Foundation scholarship.

Larry was often the center of attention, and as acadet was always where the action was. His enthusiasm for life was evident as acheerleader for the Fighting Falcons; his love of the Academy and the principles it stands for was most evident in his role as our squadron rep to the Cadet Ethics Committee. He relished the challenge of working with all of us—especially the fourth classmen—to instill in us the virtues of honesty, courage and com¬ mitment that made Larry the superior person we loved and ad¬ mired.

After graduating from the Academy, Larry attended pilot training at Williams AFB. His spirit of adventure took Larry to a C-130 at Langley AFB next, and it was through that assignment he met his wife, Linda. During his distinguished career he was at the leading edge of Air Force space flight operations, earning a master’s degree in space operations and serving as adirector of Operations at the Johnson Space Center. Larry also served in the strategic arm of our Air Force, holding positions ranging from B-52 instructor pilot to command of amissile warning squadron. He led with unquestioned integrity and left his positive mark on each flying and staff assignment over a20-year Air Force career. He retired from active duty in 1991, and for the past five years he continued the work he loved as apilot with United Airlines.

Larry was very dedicated to his family, and took up recrea¬ tional activities that allowed him to spend more time enjoying their company. With his wife, Linda, he enjoyed many hours sail¬ ing on Cherry Creek Reservoir. His daughter Sarah and he recent¬ ly became golfing partners, enjoying and perfecting their game

together. Larry was akind father, dedicated husband, and true friend with agentle sense of humor.

Larry is also survived by his parents. Brig. Gen. George Peyton Cole (USAF, Ret) and Frances Cole of Tucson, Ariz.; his brother Brig. Gen. George Peyton Cole, Jr. (USAF, Ret) of Bossier City, La.; and his sister Margaret Cole of Seattle, Wash. He will be greatly missed by his family and by the many friends and profes¬ sional associates who experienced his caring and zest for life. Like so many others drawn to Larry by his charm, courage, and warmth, Iwill miss him more than these few words can ever ex¬ press. We are all better for having known Lawrence Milton Cole. (Col. Tom Berry, ’71)

Jeffrey R. Warburton, ’71

Jeffrey R. Warburton, Class of 1971, died on Sept. 16, 1994, at the Ogden (Utah) Regional Medical Center from complications related to an acute illness. Jeff is survived by his wife, Danielle; three daughters: Kjerstine (Sorg), Sunny Rae and Franja; his younger brother Brad, his mother, Patricia, and step-father Merlin Lemon. His father, John Warburton, preceded him in death. Prior to his death he was working as asystems analyst for the University of Utah hospital.

Ilove Jeff like Ilove my younger son, who Inamed after him. Since our first year at the Academy, Jeff has been one of my closest friends. Iknew of his passing within hours of its oc¬ curence, and somehow knew that Iwould write this column. Only in the past couple of days have Iknown what to say.

He and Ishare agreat deal, most importantly our faith and conviction of who we are, where we come from, why we’re here, and where we’re going. Our wives have been best friends since childhood. Our interests are the same. And yet one of the remarkable aspects of our relationship is that we’re so different. I was always focused on excelling in some way—GOM, promotion, etc. Jeff marched to the beat of adifferent drummer.

Don’t misunderstand me—Jeff put his heart and soul into things which mattered to him. When he decided that he wanted a career in military medicine, he succeeded in one of the fiercest competitions at USAFA: obtaining amedical school assignment following graduation. When there were church assignments that needed to be filled, Jeff was one of the first to volunteer. When he suffered the worst “boot-top” fracture I’ve seen in askiing acci¬ dent, he fought back and regained his strength when doctors had questioned whether he would walk normally again, much less graduate. The thing that puzzled me, and others Isuppose, was that Jeff just didn’t seem to value some things that the rest of us did.

Like his military career—he discovered the toll that medicine would take on his family, and concluded that being adad and a husband was more important than being adoctor. He resigned from medical school, and it cost him the career of which he’d dreamed since boyhood. He did well as an investment counselor, but one recommendation he made to afriend turned out badly.

Lawrence M. Cole, ’71

Jeffrey R. Warburton, ‘71

Mark T. Todd, ’85

He could have easily ignored the result, but Jeff spent the next decade paying that friend every cent lost in the transaction. I could recite adozen more situations he handled differently than others might have, most of which went unnoticed by others. The most remarkable thing about all of this is that Jeff sailed through these experiences with agood attitude. As Ibecame adad and watched my kids growing up, Ithought “Jeff is just like one of them.” Sometimes I’m not sure Imeant it as acompliment, despite our friendship.

Iwas finally able to put the pieces together last weekend as I pondered afavorite scripture, “suffer little children...to come un¬ to me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” It hit me—Jeff is not childish, but child-like in the sheer joy he finds in every aspect of life. He loves his family and friends with the simple, guileless love of achild for aparent. And most of all, he loves his father in Heaven.

Ifinally realized why Ilooked forward to seeing him every chance Ihad. He never lost the innocence we had as children, and which Irediscovered in my children as they grew. And you know, someday Ihope to be just like him. (G.E. “Andy” Anderson Jr., ’71)

Mark T. Todd, ’85

Major Mark T. Todd, Class of 1985, was killed in acrash of an 0-2 aircraft during atraining mission in El Salvador on March 6, 1996. Mark, amember of the 6th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., was an observer on the aircraft, which was on acombined El Salvadoran-United States search-and-rescue training mission. He was promoted to major posthumously. He is survived by his wife, Susie, and their two sons, Zachary and Mark Alexander (born April 22, 1996). Other survivors include his parents, Tom and Paula Todd; and his two sisters, Minda and Melanie.

As amember of 31st and 7th Cadet Squadrons, Mark could always be counted on to make the most out of life. Whether sit¬ ting in the halls next to his Charlie Daniel’s “look-alike” Jack-OLantern, or road tripping to the Grand Canyon on athree-day weekend, it was apparent that life was not about to pass Mark by. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed trout fi shing, hunting, and numerous activities/hobbies. We all will remember Mark as the person everybody wanted to be around and whose ability to make alasting impression in the lives of others was truly agift from God. His genuine concern about people made them feel like he was their best friend. He could carry on aconversation with someone he didn’t know for hours and never say more than a dozen sentences. He was able to nurture an atmosphere where a person would feel comfortable enough to share their life story and not be intimidated. It was as if Mark were as interested in their story as he would the life of Abraham Lincoln. The marvelous thing is, he was!

Following graduation, Mark attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus, Miss, where he was to remain as aT-38 in¬ structor pilot and later aclass commander. His ante-bellum house

in the center of town was aplace of refuge for many friends needing aplace to stay. It was during this time that Mark married Susie, and God began to work their lives in great ways. Knowing he had to move his Colorado sweetheart out of the south, and his desire to fly fighter aircraft, Mark headed for Misawa AB, Japan where he served as an F-16 pilot, instructor pilot, chief of plans, and flight commander. Arecognized leader, people often com¬ mented about Mickey’s “people first” attitude and his ability to motivate those around him. Flying the F-16 was, indeed, adream ful fi lled.

Mark will also be remembered as aman of uncommon courage. The kind of courage one has when he “steps out” of his comfort zone to try new things. At the Academy, it was the Rugby and Rodeo Clubs, in Mississippi, it was purchasing an ante-bellum home requiring repairs, and finally, in Misawa, departing the F-16 arena for new challenges in the 6th Special Operations Squadron. His courage and leadership abilities were quickly recognized and he was appointed the C-Flight commander. Routinely traveling throughout Central and South America, Mark continued to be an in fl uence on those with whom he came in contact.

Finally and most importantly, Mark will be remembered for his love for the Lord and his family. Mark’s happiest days were those spent with Susie and Zachary making ahouse ahome. We know man is judged by the seeds that he plants and the effect his life has on those around him. Certainly, God is well pleased with this good and faithful servant. The inheritance of Mark and the lives he touched will long live on in the lives of Susie and his two sons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Awana International Ministry (account no. 261962-Sl) or the Todd Children Fund (no. 266853-Sl), both in care of EgUn Federal Credit Union, 838 N. Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32547. (J. Mintzlaff, ’85)

Kimberly J. Wielhouwer, ’91

Kimberly Jo (Harmon) Wielhouwer, Class of 1991, of Abilene, Texas, died in the crash of her C-130H near Jackson Hole, Wyo. on Aug. 17, 1996. She was the copilot and was 27 years old.

Kim was anative of Andover, Kan., the daughter of Drs. Gary and Cathy Harmon. She grew up and attended school in An¬ dover, participating in many activities, including Trojanettes, the Andover High dance team; cross-country, track, and Student Council. She graduated salutatorian of her class in 1987, culminating her high school achievements by earning an appoint¬ ment to the Air Force Academy.

While at the Academy, Kim made many good friends and met her future husband, Phil (Class of ’90). She started her cadet career in Squadron 38, moving to Squadron 35 for her remaining three years. She performed and traveled with the Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps for two years. Kim and Phil met in June of 1989, dated for 18 months, and became engaged at Christmas in 1990. She graduated on May 29, 1991 with amajor in political science and aminor in German. Kim and Phil were married in September

Kimberly J. Wielhouwer, ’91

Andover.

The next years brought many joys and separations for Kim and Phil. Kim went through UPT at Reese AFB receiving her wings in November, 1992. She then worked in the command post as a senior officer controller at Dyess AFB, where Phil was stationed for three years while awaiting her flying assignment. While work¬ ing at Dyess Kim studied towards her master’s degree in organiza¬ tional and human resource development, attended SOS, flew with the Civil Air Patrol and provided her cool-headed leadership style to many exercises and deployments, including Dyess’ Nuclear ORI in 1993. Kim also served as aSTART Treaty enforcement escort, guiding Russian officials through Dyess AFB. An avid water and snow skier, Kim refined her skills on the lakes of Texas and in the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. Her love for the outdoors was overshadowed only by her love of Phil and her family.

Kim returned to the skies in August 1995, flying the T-IA at Laughlin AFB and then in the spring of 19% she completed train¬ ing in the C-130 Hercules at Little Rock AFB. Kim became mis¬ sion ready with the 39th Airlift Squadron at Dyess in May 1996. Kim was copilot for apresidential support mission carrying Secret Service equipment from Jackson Hole, Wyo. to New York City on Aug. 17, 1996. When the C-130 went down shortly after takeoff, all nine aboard perished.

Kim was always bright, fun-loving and generous. She touched all who knew her with her engaging spirit and pure heart. She represented absolutely the best that the Air Force has to offer: energy, vigor, kindness and intelligence. She loved her family dearly and spoke of them constantly: her husband, Phil; her parents, Gary and Cathy; her brother Tim; and her cats, Tigger and Bagheera. Kim knew what was important in her life and never failed to take the extra time to enjoy it. She will be sorely missed. (Capt. Anna (Vincent) Adams, ’91)

2nd Lt. Travis Lawrence Moser, Class of 1994, died at his home in Hermosa Beach, Calif, on April 10, 1996. Trav’s classmates and friends will remember him as an affectionate, caring friend and adedicated, honorable officer.

Travis was born Aug. 13, 1972 in Whitefish, Mont, to Larry and Linda Moser. Following adistinguished high school career at Columbia Falls High School, he began at the Academy in 1990. Travis was active throughout his cadet career, participating in Sabre Drill, the Ski Club, and many other extracurricular ac¬ tivities. Travis was amember of 9th Squadron, and adedicated aeronautical engineering major. After graduating in 1994, he was stationed at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif, working for the Space and Missile Systems Center.

Perhaps more than anything, Travis will be remembered as someone who knew how to have fun. Starting while he was at the Academy, he began snowboarding, apastime which he was able to pursue even while stationed in Los Angeles. Travis also pur-

sued radio-controlled modeling, motorcycling, took acourse in bartending and spent many hours in Hollywood. He maintained close contact with many of his Academy friends, making trips and calls to be with those who needed him, and whom he needed.

Travis is survived by his parents, Larry Moser and Linda Richardson, abrother Jake, and sister Kelly, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends. Travis was a bright flash which lit up everyone he knew, and we are all sad¬ dened by the loss of that light. Donations in his memory can be sent to Lamplighter House, 1740 US 93 S, Kalispell, Mont. 59901. (Lance Baxter, ’94)

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

Major (Retired) Robert C. Buckles, Class of 1959, who died on Oct. 9, 1996 in San Antonio, Texas of heart failure.

William O. Stuart, III, Class of 1966, who died on AprU 26, 1996 in Panama City, Fla.

Stephen L. Dyer, Class of 1969, who died on Oct. 7, 1996 in Foresville, Texas.

Lance R. Clark, Class of 1970, who died on Sept. 14,1996 in Lancaster, Calif, of cancer.

Edward J. York, Jr., Class of 1970, who died on Aug. 24, 19% in Littleton, Colo, of cancer.

Carl I. Peterson, Class of 1975, who died on Sept. 26,19% in Boulder, Colo, of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Capt. Randy D. Roby, Class of 1987, who died on Aug. 7, 19% in aU-2 aircraft crash at Oroville, Calif.

Capt. Clay D. Smith, Class of 1989, who died on Sept. 30, 19% in the crash of aT-3 aircraft at Calhan, Colo.

Capt. Anthony J. Boffa, Class of 1991, who died on Sept. 26, 19% of injuries after being struck by an automobile in Adana, Turkey.

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

CIC Dennis P. Rando

Dies in Aircraft Mishap

Cadet First Class Dennis Paul Rando, Class of 1997, died on Sept. 30, 1996, in aT-3 accident near Calhan, Colo. Also killed in the accident was his instructor pilot. Captain Clay Smith, Class of 1989. Dennis was amember of Cadet Squadrons 24 and 16. He served on Wing Staff as the Fall 1996 Wing Operations Center

CIC Dennis P. Rando

chief. From East Bridgewater, Mass., he graduated second in the Class of 1993 from East Bridgewater High School, where he was active in football, track, and the executive board. He is survived by his sister Denise, and parents, Paul and Antionette Rando.

Dennis had apassion for flying and often talked about flying with his uncle Phil. He loved the T-3, and was very excited to become an Air Force pilot. He was constantly trying to get ahead

Travis Lawrence Moser, ’94 of 1991 in

Travis Lawrence Moser, ’94

in the program and could never ask enough questions about how to fly the T-3. His knowledge of modem military aircraft was ex¬ ceptional, and his knowledge of WW-II aircraft was even more amazing.

(C

Music by Aerosmith and AC/DC was among his favorite, but the best way to describe his dedication to the Academy and the Air Force can be found in aRush song. “If we burn our wings. Flying too close to the sun. If the moment of glory. Is over before it’s begun. If the dream is won. Though everything is lost. We will pay the price. But we will not count the cost.” His dream was won by coming to the Academy. Dennis was not concerned about himself. He lived Service Before Self and was always willing to put his needs behind those of others. To many, he was one of the most friendly people at the Academy. He could introduce himself to anyone and get to know them in ahurry. He called everyone Bro” because he cared about everyone that much.

While at the Academy, he could never stop talking about his family, snowmobiles, RC planes, and working on cars. He especially loved his Corvette at home. Even greater was his love for God. Dennis knew he was blessed and had agreat love for Jesus. He was active in the Cadet Catholic Parish and the Doolie Catholic Choir. Even with aheavy load of academics from his mechanical engineering major, Dennis still found time for boxing, rugby, and Model Engineering Club CIC. He liked to cook, was into health food, and could often be found at the gym lifting weights.

Dennis will never be forgotten by his classmates and all of those who knew him. We miss him dearly and wish him peace in his P-51 up above. (Greg Yoschak, ’97)

C2C James K. Pitetti

Killed in Auto Accident

James Kent Pitetti, Class of 1998, of Derby, Kan., was killed in aone-car accident on June 11, 1996, while driving his new car, a Camaro Z-28, on aroad not more than two miles from his home. James went from apaved road to agravel road losing control of his car. He rolled off the side of the road, striking atree, and died instantly. He is survived by his beloved family: mother, Carol Pitetti; father, Ken Pitetti; and foster brother, Glenn Kennedy.

James was born to Ken and Carol Pitetti on May 3, 1976 in Dodge City, Kan. In sixth grade, James moved to Derby, Kan., a town south of Wichita. In Derby, James graduated from Derby High School with honors as amember of National Honor Socie-

C2C James K. Pitetti

ty. James also lettered in three sports—football, wrestling, and baseball at Derby High School. His positive influence on his teammates and classmates, hard work ethic and team player qualities aided him in being accepted to the Academy.

As James moved on to the Academy, he achieved the athletic pin three semesters and the dean-athletic pin in his last semester at the Academy. James maintained acumulative grade point average of a3.0 for his four semesters at the Academy. Along with his studies, James walked on to the Falcon baseball team as arelief pitcher and earned avarsity letter his freshman year.

As amember of the Falcon baseball team and CS-15, James was greatly admired for his great sense of humor, positive and un¬ wavering approach to life, and his kindness towards others. Hard work and intelligence were his trademarks. He never yielded in the face of adversity and never left astone unturned. James had a deep-seated love for his family and friends. In fact, James always smiled except when it was the bottom of the ninth with two outs and he knew he had to strike the batter out. James will be missed by all who knew him; especially by his family, close friends in Derby, and his teammates on the Falcon baseball team. The hardwork ethic and struggle to succeed that James exemplified will continue in the Falcon baseball program as well as in the hearts of everyone he touched.

We will miss the way he made everyone laugh and how he brightened everyone’s life. James was the guy who embraced life to the fullest, seizing every day for what it was and making life better for everyone else. Words are simply not enough, we will never forget you James... (I. Laughrey, ’98)

Foerster, ’65, Academy Admissions Director, Retires

By 2nd Lt. A.J. Mims Falcon Flyer Staff

Col. Robert Y. Foerster, Director of Admissions, retired from the Air Force in August after 31 years of service. He has been at the Academy since 1990. Foerster graduated from the Academy in 1965 and has been back to work here three times. Foerster’s fi rst tour here was as agroup air officer commanding in the late 1970s. From 1985 to 1987 he was the Academy’s chief of staff.

Foerster has seen many changes at the Academy since his cadet days. Foerster noted the doubling in size of the cadet wing. “The smaller wing gave abond and closeness that may be lacking to¬ day. The bond then was alittle more special,” Foerster said.

Foerster doesn’t think all of the changes have been negative.

The essence of the Academy experience is the same, but in some ways the breadth of experiences is better. The airmanship pro¬ grams help offer amore comprehensive program,” he said.

The native of Baltimore, Md., fl ew combat sorties in Vietnam in the C-130 accumulating 500 combat hours. He also flew “hur¬ ricane hunter” missions in the WC-130 weather reconnaissance plane from Ramey, Puerto Rico. “When Ileft Vietnam, Itried to fly rescue missions out of Spain and ended up doing weather

reconnaissance from Puerto Rico, which Ididn’t know existed, he said.

>)

Foerster served his first tour at the Pentagon from March of 1973 to July 1974. While there he served at Headquarters U.S. Air Force as an air operations officer in the Airlift Division, Direc¬ torate of Operations. He then served as aspecial assistant to Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, while still at the Pentagon.

He’s also served as commander of 1911th Communications Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

He has also been awing commander of the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing at Clark Air Base, Philippines and Yokota, Japan, among other assignments.

Foerster has had an unusually diverse career.

((

Inever actively looked for ajob, or called the Military Per¬ sonnel Center. Istill ended up doing some things Iwouldn’t have done or tried on my own. I’ve enjoyed all of my assignments. I had the opportunity to have avariety of assignments,” Foerster said. He thinks the new system where military members can look for ajob on the Internet and other sources is apositive change from the past.

Academy Falcons Still Thrilling Thousands

By Lt. Col. James R. Riddle Director of Falconry

The silence of the clear, blue mountain air is broken by the sound of rushing air through the pinions of aprairie tiercel hur¬ tling downward. As he nears the ground he levels out and tries to hit his victim. He misses and rockets skyward with the momentum of his initial stoop. Over and over the plucky little desert tiercel stokes up into the blue sky to wing-over and hurtle himself downward towards his intended victim. Eventually he binds to his prey” and comes to the ground. Suddenly thousands of hands come together in athunderous applause. His prey is afalconry lure wielded by an Air Force Academy cadet. For over three decades, Air Force Academy prairie falcons have been entertain¬ ing and educating thousands of people about birds of prey and the art of falconry.

The falcon, now the “obvious choice” for the U.S. Air Force Academy, wasn’t the first choice to get the job. Serious looks were given to the tiger, cheetah, leopard, domestic animals (the trio of duck, chicken, and sheep being the fi rst airborne passengers—were quickly eliminated), and birds of prey. The ac¬ tual choice of the mascot was left up to the first class (Class of 1959) of the Academy. Members of the Class of 1959 chose the falcon as the mascot of the Cadet Wing Sept. 25, 1955, feeling that it best characterized the combat role of the U.S. Air Force.

Because the Academy’s first class did not specify any particular species, any falcon could serve as mascot. However, the majestic white phase arctic gyrfalcon has always served as the official mascot for the Academy. Some of the characteristics which led to its selection were speed, powerful and graceful flight, courage, keen eyesight, alertness, regal carriage, and noble tradition. The falcon exemplified the qualities sought in Air Force Academy cadets; courage, intelligence, love of the wild sky, ferocity in at¬ tack, but gentle in repose—and discipline. Awell-trained falcon turns its back on precious freedom to return to its handler—the cadet—with strength of character fused into steel by discipline developed through hundreds of hours of training.

The Academy falcons serve in avariety of roles and functions beyond simply lure-flying. They are the Academy mascot and are flown at all home and most away football games, and are displayed at over 500 public events annually including air shows, hockey matches, basketball games, and other activities throughout the country representing the Air Force Academy. The birds are used extensively for educational and public relations purposes.

The white phase arctic gyrfalcons constitute only about five percent of the total number of falcons found in the United States. Of that five percent, only about three-four percent are true white phase gyrs. The more famous gyrfalcon mascots that have been at the Academy were: Atholl—a gift to the Cadet Wing from the

CIC Ryan A. Campbell of CS-26 with the Academy’s new mascot, Aurora, at six months of age. Aurora was purchased as a gift to the Academy by the Association of Graduates.

King of Denmark, captured by Mr. Harold Webster, Point Atholl Greenland, Denmark 1960. Died 1969. Baf fi n—captured by Capt. Richard Graham, Baffin Island, and presented to the wing Nov. 20, 1965. Died April 7, 1978. Glacier—captured by Dr. James Enderson and Capt. Gerry Henningsen July 3, 1980, Seward Peninusla, Alaska. Died Aug. 9, 1995.

AOG Purchases New Mascot

The Academy welcomed the arrival of anew gyrfalcon mascot to the Academy’s Falcon Mascot Program on June 15, 1996. This female falcon was procured from Mr. Dan Konkel in Sheridan, Wyo. through funds made available by the Association of Graduates (AOG). Through this generous gift from the AOG, the Academy now has the new gyrfalcon mascot. The Academy is very grateful for the AOG’s generosity and friendship.

For the Falcon Mascot Program, this will be the most exciting year in recent history, as we not only welcome the new gyrfalcon to the program, but have also seen the arrival of two new prairie falcons, one born and raised here at the Academy and one taken from the wild; and the donation of two tiercel anatum peregrines to train and fly as performing mascots. The birth of the prairie falcon marked only the second year in the past 10 in which the

(Continued on next page.)

Falcon handlers with the Air Force Chief of Staff at the 1995 Navy versus Air Force football game, from left are now-Second Lieutenants Audrey Sandrock, ’96; Joe Gueck, ’96, holding Cody, afour-year-old prairie falcon mascot; Steve D’Amico, ’96; Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, ’63; Chad Robbins, ’96; and James Frickel.

This team photo of the Cadet Falconers includes, from left, Lt. Col. James R. Riddle, officer in charge of the Falconry Program; Becky Leivers, ’98, with Oscar, an eight-year-old American kestrel; Dan DeYoung, ’98; Ryan Campbell, ’97, with athreeyear-old anatum peregrine; Matt Stanley, ’99; Josh Johnson, ’99, with Cody, afive-year-old prairie falcon; Matt Stanley, ’98; Stacy Kreuziger, ’97, with Lil, a21-year-old anatum peregrine; Carl Haney, ’98; Evan Palmer, ’99, with Bob, afour-year-old American kestrel; Dan Hendrix, ’99; Rochelle Ng-A-Qui, ’98; and Capt. Tosha Pravecek, ’90, assistant officer in charge.

Female Bridges ''One-Star Gap Colonel Successfully Fills Typically-male GeneraFs Command

By Capt. David G. Landfair, USAF

For two months this past summer atradition at the Academy was broken with outstanding results. When Colonel Hedy C. Pinkerton assumed command of the 34th Training Wing, she became the first female to assume aposition that traditionally has been filled by male brigadier generals.

After Major General John D. Hopper’s transfer to the Joint Staff last June, Colonel Pinkerton filled in as the acting com¬ mander of the 34th Training Wing until Brigadier General Stephen R. Lorenz arrived on station at the end of August. Col¬ onel Pinkerton took the reins of the wing during aperiod when the cadets are literally spread out all over the world. Besides preparing for the upcoming fall semester of training. Col. Pinker¬ ton was in command of over 30 different military training and aviation programs for over 4,500 Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and sister service midshipmen and cadets.

In addition to Combat Survival Training (CST) and Basic Cadet Training (BCT), the two largest and most well known sum¬ mer training programs, the 34th Training Wing hosted over 350 ROTC cadets who participated in some of our airmanship pro¬ grams. At the same time hundreds of our own cadets deployed worldwide participating in programs such as Operation Air Force, MINIBUDS with the Navy’s SEALs in Coranodo, Calif., RECONDO with Army Special Forces personnel at Fort Carson, Colo., and BULLDOG with the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico,

Va.

The largest training program and the one with the most signifi¬ cant results this summer was BCT. On the first day of BCT, 1,230 basics reported for indoctrination. On the last day, 1,193 were still in uniform. Voluntary resignations this year were over 60 per¬ cent less than the norm. Colonel Pinkerton attributed the low numbers to the BCT leadership, and to those who did the recruiting. “When the basics report, they have to be here for the right reasons and they have to be in shape. This message must be given to our recruits at the beginning of the recruitment process. After they get here, it is amatter of good preparation and good

DON’T MISS AMAGAZINE.

SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS NOW!

(Falcons: From previous page.)

breeding program has been successful. The cadets have not had tiercel peregrines to fly for over 30 years.

Experts once said falcons could not be trained to perform before huge crowds, that the birds would panic and flee. It was

Col. Hedy C. Pinkerton leadership to keep them here.

Upon arrival of Brigadier General Lorenz in late August, Col¬ onel Pinkerton resumed her duties as vice commander of the 34th Training Wing, and vice commandant of cadets. She is the first woman to serve as the vice commandant, but being the first is not new to her. During her 25-year career. Colonel Pinkerton has been the first female to serve in six different positions including commander, 1002d Space Support Group, at Falcon Air Force Base, Colo.; commander, 31st Support Group, Aviano Air Base, Italy; and commander, 34th Support Group, USAFA, Colo.

This is Colonel Pinkerton’s second assignment to the Academy. She served as an air officer commanding. Cadet Squadron 14, and chief. Military Training Division, from 1984 to 1986. Had things been different when she entered active duty, this may have been her third assignment to the Academy. The Academy was not open to women when Colonel Pinkerton completed her undergraduate degree in just three years at Northwestern State University. If it had, she says “I would have seized the opportuni¬ ty!” Colonel Pinkerton has along list of “firsts” to her credit and has “opened the door” for other female officers to follow. Undoubtedly, as more women advance into senior command level positions, there will be another female who will follow her lead and become the 34th Training Wing commander and comman¬ dant of cadets.

Oct. 20, 1956 that the first official flight took place. It was half time for the Air Force Academy playing the Colorado School of Mines in University Stadium. The event as recorded by the falcon historian is as follows; “Cadet Thom walked out onto the foot¬ ball field, the lure bag over his shoulder...Cadet Frey carried Lucifer high into the stands and removed his leash and swivel...The hood was struck as Cadet Thom began to swing the lure. For abreathtaking instant, nothing happened, and then the tiercel was gone, driving hard, low over the heads of the crowd toward the lure. In all, only six or eight stoops were made, although it semed like more. Finally, Cadet Thom threw the lure in the air and gave the normal shout, and the tiercel smacked it in flight and settled to the ground. As Lucifer hit the lure, there was aburst of spontaneous applause throughout the stadium, avery rewarding gesture to the cadets who had worked so hard to bring the demonstration to reality...

Since that time, cadets have flown the birds at sports events before thousands of cheering spectators. Six weeks or more and an average of 300 man-hours per bird are required to properly train an eyas or young falcon. When abird is in top condition, it is able to fly for more than an hour and make repeated stoops at the baited lure swung by the cadet falconer. Although they can be trained to perform, falcons are never totally domesticated and re¬ main wild creatures with strong, independent spirits.

Stu Martin, ’95. flies Cody when he was two years old at a Falcon home football game.

Spirit of ’76 Reunites for 20th Reunion

By Ernie Woollard, ’76

Timeline: 2July 1972—a cool mist and fog have rolled across the Rockies and down upon the Rampart Range to cover the United States Air Force Academy. However, this unseasonable weather has not dampened the spirits of over 1,500 young men as they are arriving today to begin their academic and military careers at USAFA. The buses continue to stream in meshing with the vehicles of moms, dads, and girlfriends as their precious cargoes are unloaded just below the “Bring Me Men” ramp. Timeline: 2June 1976—graduates from USAFA are commis¬ sioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Asea of white and blue dominates the ground floor at Falcon Stadium as the Class of ’76 listens intently to the words and wisdom of Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. Timeline: 26 September 7PP6—passengers at the new Denver and Colorado Springs air¬ ports are buzzing over the unseasonable winter storm forecast to hit the region tonight. The Spirit of '76 is back in town, this time at the Doubletree Antlers Plaza Hotel, celebrating that gradua¬ tion and commissioning 20 years ago, and wishing for some of that wonderfully-warm June weather.

Over 430 members of the Spirit of '76 returned to Colorado Springs and USAFA for Homecoming 1996. This outstanding week’s worth of activities was impeccably planned and hosted by the AOG, while the intense efforts of Class President Enrique Saa and “program director” Jim Lowe really made things run like clockwork. This was the greatest class show of support for any homecoming in the history of the Academy! The entire weekend was spectacular for all participants, especially for those returning for the 30th, 20th, and 10th reunions, respectively. Even though the official activities started on Thursday, some folks had arrived as early as the week before. Jack Catton and Mick Erdle traveled from Germany, while Joe Marchino came across the International Dateline from Okinawa.

Thursday’s activities included walking tours to North Cheyenne Canyon and Garden of the Gods, and for those more intent on indoor gaming, atrip to Cripple Creek, the new gamb¬ ling mecca of the West. The true Falcon football fans had lunch in the press box with the coaching staff that afternoon to review old game films and to discuss special teams play. These early events were just awarm-up to the “reception of all receptions” held at the Antlers Plaza that night. The ballroom was massed with our classmates who were still coming in out of the snow as the evening progressed. What acrowd, and what discus¬ sions—everyone catching up on what had happened over the past 20 years. Shared photos and stories highlighted the evening, and believe it or not, some of us can still fit into those purple A-jackets. No one’s sure when it all wound down, but acouple of all-nighters” were still in progress when those few hearty souls headed for the golf course the next morning.

Lieutenants Jimmy Deaux and Nat Milligan preparing for another UPT Day. Ah, chair flying; yeah—that’s it. (1976) Friday dawned aChristmas card portrait—trees and mountains blanketed in majestic white, and even though the Springs had just received adusting, the drive up the hill proved over asix-inch snowfall for the Academy. The roads were slick as the morning started off slow, but the open house, meal at Mitchell Hall, and briefings from the USAFA staff in Arnold Hall all went without a hitch. These proved to be atremendous lead-in to the memorial ceremony late that afternoon, as the Cadet Wing and host of graduates and their families honored those who have gone before. The class picture in the chapel was an interesting scene, over 1,000 graduates and their family members searching for just that right spot and the honor to stand next to Waldo. But lingering here too long could have been costly, for the banquet was to begin prompt¬ ly at 6:30 p.m. down at the Antlers.

Capt. John Bowan straps on his TR-1 for his first operational mission. (1987)

The evening was, simply put, superb—the Antler’s staff was remarkable in providing an exceptionally fine meal. Don Hall provided all in attendance alook back into the future, aunique look and “poke” at the past to help us all remember what truly is important in life today. Russ Laney and Randy Spetman gave in¬ spiring talks about Falcon athletics to inform us that the pro¬ grams are in great shape, but will continue to need our lifelong support as ambasadors in blue. And Kevin Chilton, what can one say about atalk from an astronaut? Humble and intriguing—a great presentation about operations in space with insight into what the future may hold. The evening ended all too soon as rest was needed for the excitement of game day.

With the snow now gone, Saturday started with afamily hike and “fun run” in Jack’s Valley. The run was supposed to be all downhill, but...Jeff Ford couldn’t even keep up with those youngsters up front. It was then on to the tailgate party at Doolit¬ tle Hall where crowds of ’66ers, ’76ers, and ’86ers all enjoyed a great barbecue feast. Buses shuttled us down to the stadium where the home town fans were not left disappointed. From the Fed Ex (Continued on next page.)

Cadets Woollard and Worden at their best—clowning around in 1972.

Donnelly, ’77, Selected 1996 Jabara Award Winner

Lieutenant Colonel Robert P. Donnelly, Jr., U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1977, is the winner of the 1996 Award for Air¬ manship for distinguishing himself by outstanding achievement while leading two HH-60G helicopters on ahumanitarian assistance mission near Flatyeri, Iceland on Oct. 26,1995. On that date, the worst storm since 1934 passed through the northwest fjords of Iceland, causing an avalanche which devastated the village of Flatyeri.

Initial estimates from the remote village indicated 24 missing, 25 injured and 15 to 20 houses buried or destroyed. The raging storm included ceilings ranging from totally obscured to 400 feet, gale force winds with gusts to 70 knots and asea state of 40-50 foot waves. The latter hampered Icelandic Coast Guard rescue at¬ tempts, and the government requested helicopter support from the 56th Rescue Squadron based at Keflavik Naval Air Station.

Donnelly, squadron commander and alert flight lead, launched with his rescue force of two HH-60G helicopters. Rescue 206 and 208, and proceeded to Reykjavik for maximum upload of emergency medical equipment and personnel, thence to Rif for staging. At Rif, having received an inflight weather report of con¬ tinuing poor weather conditions enroute to the village, Donnelly decided to proceed and selected an overwater route to minimize instrument flight and severe icing while ensuring terrain avoidance.

Enroute, Rescue 206 and 208 encountered worsening weather with lowering temperatures, icing and winds gusting to 60 knots. Forced to 5,000 feet for aturbulent air refueling, Donnelly then led the flight in an instrument let-down using Tacan air-to-air, radar terrain mapping and apresent-position moving map display.

Rejoining visually at 300 feet, the two ships proceeded into the fjord at altitudes varying from 75 to 100 feet. Fighting blowing snow, visibility of less than an eighth of amile, tailwinds in excess of 55 knots and visual illusions, the aircraft made their way to Flatyeri and landed individually in complete white-out condi¬ tions. Unloading proved to be equally hazardous as snow squalls obscured the landing zone and 70-knot winds moved the two helicopters along the ground.

The leadership, professional skills and extraordinary airman¬ ship of Lieutanant Colonel Donnelly contributed significantly to

(’76 Reunion: From previous page.)

flyby to the final gun, the afternoon sun and 45-17 victory over Rice left us all ecstatic. Some in the crowd even thought they saw some crazy older-looking guys form alopsided 76 on the south end of the field during half-time. Boy, some of those folks have great imaginations.

After another brief rest period, it was on to the evening squadron parties and even aUPT reunion for Willy’s 77-08,

5 ^4

The former Mrs. Jabara (now Mrs. Nina Kepple) attended this year’s Jabara Award banquet with her husband and former Jabara Award winners. From left are Col. (AUS, Ret) Charles Kepple; Lt. Col. Jim Sills, ‘74, 1994 award winner; Capt. Eddie Waters, ’85, 1995 award winner; Mrs. Kepple, widow of Col. James Jabara; Lt. Col. Robert P. Donnelly, ’77, 1996 winner; Col. (Ret) Wayne Kendall, ’60, 1978 award winner; and Col. (Ret) Terry Jorris, ’61, 1969 award winner.

the response of Icelandic Rescue teams and their ability to provide rescue and comfort to some 40 people. Four of the missing were recovered alive. Colonel Donnelly’s heroism, professional com¬ petence and aerial skills clearly warrant his selection for the 1996 Jabara Award for Airmanship.

Jabara Award winners are selected by the Academy and the Association of Graduates on behalf of the Jabara family. The award honors a“USAF Academy graduate whose contributions are of such significance as to set him or her apart from their contempraries.” Nominees’ actions must be directly associated with an aerospace vehicle or component. The award is named for Col. James Jabara, America’s first jet ace and second leading ace in the Korean War with 15 kills.

Make your tax-deductible donation now to The Air Force Academy Fund.

(i

What, Me Worry?” As Saturday evening came to aclose, it was obvious that the weekend and reunion activities had just gone by too quickly.

76ers at Willy s77-08 reunion Saturday night.

USAFA Wins Fourth Annual Service Academy Golf Classic

By Jerry Ahmann, ’63

The Fourth Annual Service Academy Golf Classic took place on Oct. 19-21 at Trophy Club Golf Course in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Cadets and midshipmen from USAFA, USMA, USNA, and the USMMA competed in athree-day NCAAsanctioned golf tournament. Iam happy to report that USAFA cadets prevailed and took the Bill Reemtsma Memorial Trophy west where it will be displayed in anew trophy case for the next year (or longer). Navy came in second place followed by Army and Kings Point. USAFA senior Ryan Luecke and freshman Dan¬ ny Visosky tied for third place low net medal. Thunderstorms canceled the final day of the tournament, but it provided an ex¬ cellent opportunity for socializing with long-lost friends.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ron Fogleman, ’63, tees off dur¬ ing the Fourth Annual Academy Golf Classic.

The Service Academy Golf Classic is organized by area service academy graduates and businessmen who solicit sponsors and players to fund the tournament. Notable graduates who par¬ ticipated were guest speaker and “golfer supreme” Ar Force Chief of Staff General Ron Fogleman, ’63; John Scholtz, ’80, who won the Lockheed F-16 straightest-drive contest and the USAFA closest-to-the-pin contest; AFA Athletic Director Col. Randy Spetman, ’76, who won the USAFA longest-drive contest; Tom Zyroll, ’68, Toby ZyroU, ’91, Richard Chanick, and Paul Dean, ’61, who were the low net team for USAFA; and Gen. Ron Fogleman, ’63, Rob Polumbo, ’84, Ed Rafalko, USMA ’45, and former AFA Athletic Director Ken Sweitzer who fi nished third for USAFA.

The athletic director’s fivesome at the Fourth Annual Service Academy Golf Classic includes from left, Al List (USMA), Randy Spetman (USAFA), Jack Lengyel (USNA), Sue Peterson Lubow (USMMA), and Joy Reemtsma, widow of Bill Reemtsma, ’63, founder of the tournament.

Iwould like to thank all of you who not only played, but who sent in donations or bought Heisman Trophy autographed foot¬ ball raffle tickets. The footballs were won by Hal Brost, ’60, and Peter Erikson. The tournament was conducted at no cost to the academies. Transportation, golf, and meals were paid for by the tournament committee. Cadets stayed at my home as well as the homes of Dave Stonehouse, ’73, and Flip Keck, ’69. $5,000 was given to the athletic departments for the benefit of their golf pro¬ grams. The cadets love the tournament. Their “thanks” for this opportunity to meet head-to-head and meet old-timers like myself makes this tournament aworthwhile event. AFA grads must agree. We had by far the largest contingent of players.

Aspecial thanks goes out to my classmate Gen. Ron Fogleman for delivering an inspirational and enlightening keynote address at the Sunday night awards banquet, to Chad Hennings, ’88, for donating aDallas Cowboy Superbowl football for auction, and to my classmates whose donations purchased the Bill Reemtsma Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the tournament winner. It is atrophy worthy of the event that allows cadets and midshipmen from ^four service academies to compete in ahead-to-head competition.

Set aside Oct. 18-19, 1997 for the Fifth annual Service Academy Golf Classic. Ihope to see you there!

Air Force Academy golf coach Gene Miranda and the Academy cadet golf team show off the Bill Reemtsma Memorial trophy which they won during the Fourth Annual Service Academy Golf Classic this past October. The trophy is named for Bill Reemtsma, ’63, who founded the unique tournament that affords graduates and friends of the academies the opportunity to golf with cadets and midshipmen of the service academies.

['«V—1 I'he Cominmy Wt m

Graduate Dependent Scholarship

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tony Burshnick, ’60, and Major Gail Allen, ’82, members of the AOG Board of Directors, present a$750 Graduate Dependent Scholarship Award to Brad Whitman. Brad is the son of Edwin “Ned” Whitman, ’60.

Association of Graduates Available Member Bene fi ts/Services

AOG offices are open Monday through Friday, 0730-1630 Mountain Time. For all offices, telephone: (719) 472-0300 (DSN: 333-2067/2073). E-mail: MCI Mail: 206-3668 (206-3668@mcimail.com).

CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE—

your quarterly link to friends, classmates and the Academy.

REGISTER OF GRADUATES—

annual presentation of biographical information on all Academy graduates.

CHAPTERS—

support for some 29 chapters throughout the world

AOG MASTERCARD-

favorable terms and credit limits from Air Academy National Bank. (800) 365-5890

LINE OF CREDIT —

unsecured line of credit at 6.4 percent over prime rate from Security Pacific Executive/Professional Services. For information call (800) 274-6711.

SCHOLARSHIPS—

● apreparatory school scholarship via the Falcon Foundation.

●post secondary scholarships to graduates’ children

LOCATOR SERVICE—

SABER RENTAL—

sets of six for the military wedding.

TRAVEL SERVICE—

year-round member rebate travel program for vacation, business and reunions. Call Camelot Travel at 1-800-877-5444 and reference the AOG Travel Number AOGX.

REUNION/HOMECOMINGS— coordination and planning by your AOG.

MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIA— Academy/AOG-unique items created especially for members.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS—

special rate from Budget -(800) 455-2848 (AOG ID T507400/Rate Code: WE91). You must pre¬ sent your AOG-provided Budget card when pick¬ ing up your car.

HOTEL DISCOUNTS—

Sleep Inns, Hotels, Resorts-(800) 4-CHOICE. (Ask for the travelers discount for AFA AOG members, ID #C00041511).

●15% savings at Woodfm Suites-(SOO) 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.

●save 10-25% at the Radisson Inn North (formerly Sheraton Inn North) just outside the USAFA South Gate. Call (719) 598-5770 and ask for the Association of Graduates rate (excludes special or group events... discount depends on time of year and room availability). You must present your AOG membership card on check-in.

●save 50% at the Colorado Springs Marriott when traveling January, March, April and October, November, December. Call l-800-%2-6982 and ask for the AOG VIP Rate (excludes group, special events and promotional rates). Discount based on rack rates and subject to availability. Must present AOG membership card upon check-

need to find afellow graduate? We help! m.

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

Former AF Chief of Staff

Presented T.D. White Award

By

2nd

Lt. Joe Capasso

Directorate of Public Affairs

Retired Air Force Gen. Charles A. Gabriel was presented the 35th Thomas D. White National Defense Award at aparade Oct. 19. The award was established March 1, 1962 by officials at the Air Force Academy and is given to an American citizen who has contributed most significantly to the national defense of the United States.

The T.D. White Award may be made in any field of endeavor, such as science, technology, leadership, management, national af¬ fairs, international affairs or acombination thereof. Except for active duty government members, there are no exceptions as to whom may be nominated for the award.

Gabriel is described as a“general’s general,” in the nomination statement. “A fighter pilot with more than 250 combat missions, aman of integrity and honor, aleader who inspires men and women to accomplish great things.” Gabriel ended his military carer after achieving the highest ranking uniformed position in the Air Force, the chief of staff.

As chief of staff, he was responsible for the administration, training and equipping of acombined active duty. Guard, Reserve and civilian force of nearly one million people stationed at more than 3,000 locations around the world.

Though Gabriel retired from military service in June of 1986, he still continues an active career in the defense of our nation. Currently, Gabriel serves on the Council on Foreign Relations and the Defense Intelligence Agency Advisory Board.

He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1950 and entered pilot training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. He completed advanced training at Craig AFB, Ala. in December 1951. His first assignment was to South Korea where he flew 100 combat missions in F-51s and F-86s and was credited with shooting down two MiG-15s.

In 1957, Gabriel arrived at the Academy to serve as an air officer

PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW TO THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY FUND.

commanding for three years. Gabriel was then assigned as the commander of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissanse Wing at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, flying 152 combat missions in F-4s. Gabriel has been decorated 20 times for his flying achievements alone.

<( His integrity and honor are hallmarks of his career. >> condudes the nomination narrative for Gabriel. “He is most deserv¬ ing of the T.D. White National Defense Award.

The permanent T.D. White plaque is displayed in the Academy’s Arnold Hall. Past award recipients include Presidents George Bush and Ronald Reagan, Senator Barry M. Goldwater and Bob Hope. (The Falcon Flyer)

1997 MAJOR EVENTS SCHEDULE

Mar 1

Apr 24-26

May 26

May 28

June 26

(As of Oct. 22, 1996)

Graduation Dependent Scholarship Application

Deadline

Service Academy Career Conference in Washington, DC

Doolittle Hall Open House

Graduation -Class of 1997

Inprocessing -Class of 2001 &Parents Welcome Lunch

Aug 29-Sep 1Parents Weekend

Aug 30

Aug 31

Sept 6

Sept 11-14

Sept 13

Sept 20

Sept 24-28

Sept 26-27

Sept 27

Oct 11

Oct 15-19

Oct 18

Oct 25

Nov 1

Nov 5-9

Nov 8

Nov 15

Idaho at USAFA &AOG Tailgate (Tentative)

Doolittle Hall Open House

USAFA at Rice

Sabre Society Meeting

U. of Las Vegas at USAFA

USAFA at CSU

Class of ’77 Reunion (Marriott)

Class of ’87 Reunion (Embassy Suites)

Homecoming

Jabara Recognition Weekend

San Diego State at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

USAFA at Navy

Class of ’72 Reunion (Marriott)

Fresno State at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

USAFA at San Jose State

USAFA at Hawaii

Class of ’62 reunion (Antlers)

Class of ’67 Reunion (Embassy Suites)

Army at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

Wyoming at USAFA

ATTENTION IN THE AREA

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

Inappropriate Use of Register Addresses

The AOG has noticed asignificant increase in the use of graduate ad¬ dresses listed in the Register for business purposes not sanctioned by your AOG. This is directly in violation of AOG policy as well as an infringe¬ ment of Copyright laws as spelled out on the first page of the 1995 and 1996 Registers.

The AOG requests that members notify the vice president, Services, im¬ mediately of any non-AOG-sanctioned solicitation they receive where their mailing address was apparently obtained from the Register. The AOG will contact the mailer to ascertain how they obtained your address. The names of those who inappropriately used the Register will be pub¬ lished in future editions of Checkpoints.

AOG mailings are normally easy to identify as they will include acover let¬ ter on AOG, Class or Chapter letterhead and/or be signed by an appropriate board, class or chapter officer or an AOG senior staff member. If you have any doubt about the appropriateness of amailing, please call the AOG.

Computer Corner

World Wide Web Home Page: We have had many in¬ quiries about the AOG Home Page and plans for the future. The current page, available through Tenants on the USAFA Home Page, through the Armed Forces Insurance Home Page, or directly at http://www.usafa.af.mil/aog/index.html, is arudimentary beginning, allowing only e-mail messages to the AOG staff. Future plans, currently under construction, include amore dynamic page with Services, Development, and General Information page links which will contain more detailed information and blank forms for Biographical Data updates and membership applications. WWW Page develop¬ ment requires financial and manpower resources; as these become available, the AOG will expand, and may even in¬ clude Class and Chapter Page links. We hope to have the next release of the AOG page available in early 1997. Notification will be made through Checkpoints.

Request for AOG Data Base Extracts: For selected groups (Graduates in astate, chapter members, etc.), mailing labels, listings (like an address book), or comma-delimited ASCII fi les are available for approved, NON-PERSONAL and NON-COMMERCIAL uses. If you need areport for some type other than these three, call, fax, or e-mail the AOG to determine if the data you desire is available, in the format and time frame which you want. For any extraction request, fax or mail aSIGNED request to Col. (Ret) Jock C.H. Schwank, VP Services, stating what you need, in what for¬ mat, for what purpose, and when you need it. Depending upon content, approved requests can be returned by mail (hardcopy or diskette), fax, or e-mail.

Biographical Data Forms: Please note that the form now contains space to enter ahome and work e-mail address. The data base has most graduates’ graduation squadron, but we are missing or have erroneous information, about Doolie Squadron, particularly for the early classes. When submit¬ ting your next Bio Update Form, please include your Doolie Fall Semester squadron, any squadron changes while acadet, and your squadron at graduation and your e-mail addresses; as we become more Internet capable, we anticipate being able to send time-critical information via e-mail.

Data Base Transition: We have found some problems in our transition from the USAFA mainframe, but for the most part, we are progressing smoothly. If you find aproblem with the data we have for you or another graduate with whom you’re familiar, please let us know. AOG staff e-mail is: 206-3668@mcimail.com or mail or fax us the corrections.

((J:®

Register Deadline 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 November this year. The biographical information form printed near the center of each magazine should be used on an ongoing basis to update graduate data. Since the in¬ dividual 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 1997 Register must be received by 1July 1997.

Class Ring Information

Graduates who need to replace or have their Academy class rings repaired should go directly through the manufacturer. The manufacturer has the expertise and equipment to repair or replace your ring. Contact them directly for cost estimates, which vary significantly. Below are the manufacturers and how to contact them:

Jostens

c/o Seal Seykora

4890 S. Kitteredge St. Aurora, Colo. 80015 (303) 699-9199

Balfour Company

c/o Jess Crane

Classes of 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 1983, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991 1992, 1996

Classes of 1959, 1961, 1964, 1965 1966, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1994

3502 S. Marion St. Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 789-0623 (Evenings: 303-757-0557)

Herff Jones

Classes of 1985, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1995 226 Publis Street, Providence, RI 02905 (401) 331-1240

Visitors Center Offers AOG Discount

The AOG is pleased to announce anew membership benefit. Through the cooperation of the Academy Athletic Association (AFAAA), all AOG members are now eligible to receive adiscount at the Academy Visitors Center Gift Shop (which is operated by AFAAA). You only need to show the cashier your AOG membership card to receive your 10 percent dis¬ count. This discount was previously extended only to active duty and retired military customers. The AOG extends our sincere thanks to AFAAA for their support of the graduate community by offering this ex¬ cellent bene fi t to all of our members.

Denver All-Service Academy Ball Scheduled

All AOG members and their guests are invited to attend the 14th AllService Academy Ball at the Denver Marriott City Center, Dec. 28, 1996. Time: 6p.m. reception, 7p.m. dinner, 9-12 p.m. dancing. Cost $25 per person. Cocktail attire, tuxedos optional. RSVP and additional informa¬ tion: Contact Elizabeth Fry (303) 790-2143.

Graduate Dependent Scholarships Endowed by AFA Fund

Did you know that funding for the Graduate Dependent Scholarships (GDS) comes from people like you? Like other exceptionally- worthwhile programs sponsored by your AOG, the GDS is funded through the Air Force Academy (AFA) Fund. The $6,000 awarded this year is interest from funds endowed for the GDS, and through AFA Fund con¬ tributions or other donations.

If you’re interested in contributing to the AFA Fund or to any other AOG-sponsored program, please contact Jim Shaw, AOG vice president. Development. There are numerous cadet clubs and activities which also benefit great¬ ly from your generosity.

Graduate Dependent Scholarship Criteria Outlined

Graduate Dependent Scholarships are being offered for the upcoming 1997-1998 academic year. Recipients for these annual awards will be selected by the AOG Board of Directors Selection Committee. This AOG scholarship program is intended to directly support post-secondary education for the children of AOG graduate members.

Brig. Gen. Mike Dunn, ’72, at right, looks on.

To be eligible to apply:

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

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

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

D. The applicant must have aminimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a4.0 scale for the six most-recent semesters as afull-time stu¬ dent.

Corporate Members Association of Graduates, USAFA

Air Academy Federal Credit Union

Air Academy National Bank

Air Force Association

Ampex Corporation

Betac Corporation

Boeing Aerospace Company

Budget Rent aCar Corporation

CBS Insurance

Continental Electronics

(Division of Varian Associates, Inc.)

Electronic Data Systems Corporation

Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs

General Dynamics Corporation

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

The MITRE Corporation

Motorola, Inc.

Government Electronics Group

PRC, Inc.

Rockwell International

TRW, Inc., Electronic &Defense Sector

United Services Automobile Association

United Technologies Corporation

USAF Academy Athletic Association

Walsworth Publishing of Colorado

Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Defense &Electronic Center

Corporate memberships are being offered for $2,000 for the life of the corporation. With the exception of voting and holding office, corporate members enjoy all privileges of regular members. For more information write to Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, vice president. Services, Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Dr., U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840^75. Phone (719) 472-0300.

scholarships in subsequent years. These applicants compete with all new applicants for subsequent-year scholarship monies.

The number of scholarships to be awarded each year and the dollar amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the board of direc¬ tors. The scholarship winners will be determined based on overall demonstrated merit. The deadline for receiving application packages is March Ifor both initial applications and reapplications.

Send requests for application forms and direct questions on this scholarship program to Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, AOG vice president. Services, Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Drive, U.S. Air Foree Academy, Colo. 80840-4475 or call (719) 472-0300.

Lt. Col. (Ret) Jim Brown, ’59, vice chairman of the AOG Board of Directors and secretary of the association, presents a $500 Graduate Dependent Scholarship Award to Megan Donovan. Megan is the daughter of Robert Donovan, ’63.

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

Scholarship award winners, as well as those applicants not selected to reeeive ascholarship in agiven year, are encouraged to reapply for

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tony Burshnick, ’60, and Col. Bob Lowe, ’71, members of the AOG Board of Directors, present a$1,000 Graduate Dependent Scholarship Award to Blair Dunn while proud father.

SACC Service Academy Career Conference 24-26, 1997

What is the SACd

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the USNaval Academy and USCoast Guard Academy and Associations of Graduates from the USMilitary Academy and the USAir Force Academy. The four previous conferences were attended by atotal of 120 companies and 3500 alunmi.

Where will the SACC be held?

The 1997 SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. You may obtain aroom at the Ritz for the SACC rate of $170 anight plus tax. Call (800) 241-3333 or (703) 415-5000 for reservations and ask for the SACC rate. There are many other hotels available in the area, or think about renewing relationships with classmates in the Washington, DC area.

How to register for the SACC:

1. Insure your AOG membership is current as this service is offered to members only.

2. Send two copies of your resume (resumes strictly limited to one page/one side). This resume should be the version that sells you the best, not necessarily the one generated using the Joint Academies Resume Service Program.

3. Complete the Electronic Resume AND Attribute Program Disk obtained through the AOG for $25 (see order form in this issue of Checkpoints or call (719) 472-0300). Return acopy of the completed disk to the AOG. Disks MUST ABSOLUTELY BE RETURNED NLT March 21, 1997 in order to be provided to recruiters at this conference,

a. If you submitted an electronic version of your resume to the Joint Academies Resume Service database after November 1, 1996, it will be included in the SACC Electronic Resume Database,

b. Disks received after March 21, although not provided to recruiters at this SACC, will be entered into the Joint Academies Resume Service database for distribution to subsequent potential employers.

c. Recruiters at previous SACC's found the electronic database extremely helpful. Be sure yours is accurate and complete.

4. To participate in the April '97 SACC, send the following to the SACC office no later than March 21,1997.

a. Completed registration form

b. A$20 registration fee, payable to SACC.

c. Two hard copies of your resume (one page/one side)

5. Upon receipt of the above items, you will receive a con fi rmation notice with ade fi nitive schedule.

6. The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows:

Thursday, April 24,1997:

♦Interview Prep Seminar at 7:00 pm

Friday, April 25,1997:

♦Registration opens at 9:00 am and continues throughout the day

♦Two open sessions from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In the ballroom, wander from table to table meeting face-to-face with recruiters from $ wide variety of companies.

Saturday, April 26, 1997:

♦Recruiters may schedule individual interviews

When attending the SACC, bring several copies of your resume to leave with recruiters as they review resumes collected at the conference and may contact candidates at a later date. Although employment is not guaranteed, the conference o^ers aunique chance to explore new career opportunities.

If you have any questions on this AOG membership service please contact the AOG Vice President of Services, Col (Ret) Jock Schwank or Mrs Cheryl Brower at (719) 4720300 or DSN 333-4513.

SACC CANDroATE REGISTRATION FORM

SACC

What is the SACC?

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the USNaval Academy and USCoast Guard Academy and Associations of Graduates from the USMihtary Academy and the USAir Force Academy. The four previous conferences were attended by atotal of 120 companies and 3500 alumni.

Where will the SACC be held?

The 1997 SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. You may obtain aroom at the Ritz by calling 800-241-3333 or 703-415-5000 for reservations and asking for the SACC rate of $170 anight.

Who will be the candidates?

The candidates will be alumni from the service academies. These individuals have learned the lessons of leadership, integrity and time management during their undergraduate years. These skills have been honed and tested during active duty military service in afast-paced operational environment. The highest sense of personal honor and commitment to gettmg the job done are common traits among our alumni.

Alumni of the service academies are atrue representation of our multi-cultural society and span the experience levels from entry to senior executive.

Alumni of the service academies have astrong background in technical course material, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 60% have post-graduate degrees.

Service Academy Career Conference

April 24-26, 1997

What is the SACC schedule?

The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows:

Thursday, April 24,1997:

♦

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm -Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes.

Friday, AprU 25,1997

♦

♦

♦

♦

7:30 am -Set-up of displays in Ballroom

10:00 am to 1:00 pm -Open Session I

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -Recruiter Break

3:00pm to 6:00 pm -Open Session II

Saturday, April 26, 1997: Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters

♦

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/1st table with additional tables being obtained for $750/2nd table, $500/3rd table, $250/4th table. This fee entitles acompany access to the best candidates in corporate America; open sessions to meet with candidates; opportunities for interviews. For each table reserved, acompany receives hard copies of all resumes submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software.

PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel. You must make separate room reservations by calling 800-241-3333 or 703-4155000 and asking for the SACC rate.

SACC Company Registration Form

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES PROGRAMS

The Association of Graduates (AOG) of the US Air Force Academy is anonprofit, self-supporting corporation located in Doolittle Hall on the Academy grounds. The association was established to serve and support the Academy, graduates, and cadets. Examples of current programs, services and membership benefits are:

AOG SUPPORT TO GRADUATES

Historical record keq)ing

Graduate memorialization

Chapter support

Civilian employment opportunities programs

focusing on networks of graduates

Locator services

★

Class reunion arrangements and Homecoming activities

Management of class funds

Scholarships for graduate dependents

Graduate education scholarships

Jabara Airmanship Award and banquet

Humanitarian Fund

Cadet sabers: rentals and sales

USAFA golf course reservations for those not otherwise eligible

Four issues of Checkpoints annually with class notes, news of USAFA, alumni affairs and articles of interest Register of Graduates published each November which lists names, addresses and biographical data on all graduates

Service Academies Business Resource Directory

Joint academies publication

Lists graduate members' civilian positions

Useful for networking and obtaining services

Please send me

Please send me

*

★

Eligibility for exceptional credit card and line of credit programs

Discount at USAFA Visitor's Center

Use of Doolittle Hall for receptions, meetings, parties and ceremonies

Wide array of unique gifts for sale, including cadet issue clothing

AOG SUPPORT TO THE ACADEMY, ACADEMIC PRO¬ GRAMS AND CADET PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Academy lecture series

Air Force Academy Assembly

Military History Symposium

Department speaker programs

Center for Teaching Excellence

Academy Press

Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminars

Honor Committee awards

Cadet excellence awards

Cadet activities: Bluebards, Chorale, Drum and Bugle

Corps and Wings of Blue

Cadet clubs and teams

Sailplanes for cadet soaring program

Aircraft for cadet flying team

SERE displays

War Memorial

Brick and mortar projects

Cadet squadron improvement projects

Mitchell Hall furnishings

Prep school scholarships

AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF AOG MEMBERSHIP

*

■ m

Now every time you use your AOG MasterCard, you ’ll earn it’s theonlycardyou points toward valuable merchandise and travel prizes.

That’s right! Use your AOG MasterCard and earn airline tickets, rental car or resort vacation days, plus much more, history verification) of at least $5,000, with no annual fee And, you pay nothing more for this new added benefit of yourAOGmembership.

Membership in the Association of Graduates entitles you to carry the exclusive AOG MasterCard, issued by Air Academy National Bank. Now, more than ever,

If you already have the AOG MasterCard, you knotJNm benefit of apre-approved credit line (subject to credit and ahighly competitive low percentage interest rate on any balance.

If you don 7carry the AOG MasterCard, what are you waiting for? Call or write today for yourAssociation of Graduates MasterCard application. You’ll be glad you did!

80840

AOG Biographical Information

From: NAME (Circle One)

# .SSN

DATE

To: AOG, USAF Academy

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

Would you like to receive aBusiness Resource Directory update form in order to be listed in our next edition and to help graduates in a civilian career transition by providing them information about your industry through the AOG job opportunity program?

Yes No

AOG GIFT ORDER FORM

Complete and send to: ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

USAFA Academy, CO 80840-4475

(719) 472-0300 FAX: (719) 333-4194

AOG GIFT CATALOG Prices effective as of 1Jan 96

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:

LIST each item on the ’ORDER BLANK’ -fill in Item #, Item Description, Size (as appropriate), Unit Price, Quantity, and Total Price.

NON-MEMBERS please add 20% of Merchandise Total.

COLORADO SALES TAX: We are required to collert Colorado Sales Tax for items sold at Doolittle Hall or mailed to aColorado Address as follows: Doolittle Hall &El Paso County -4% Colorado Springs -6.1%

SHIPPING &HANDLING: For mail orders, please add $4.00 or 10% (whichever is greater). IF you are ordering ONLY decals -shipping and handling is $.75.

PAYMENT can be made by CHECK (made out to ’AOG’) or CREDIT CARD (VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY). If paying by credit card please print clearly your credit card number and expiration date (month and year) and sign in spaces provided.

NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER, and CLASS YEAR (for graduates) should be printed clearly in spaces provided.

CUT OUT ORDER FORM and mail to address listed on above ’Order Form’.

COMMENTS or SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

GLASSWARE -AOG crest etched on clear glass:

Old Fashion Glasses;

Item #7241

Item #7243

Item #7245

High Ball:

Item #7250

Stemware:

Item #7230

Item #7220

Item #7260

Item #7210

73/4 oz. -$4.00 ea./$14.00 set of 4

10 1/4 oz. -$4.00 ea./$14.00 set of 4

12 1/4 oz. -$4.00 ea./$15.00 set of 4

10 1/2 oz. -$4.00 ea./$15.00 set of 4

12 oz. Brandy Snifter -$5.00 ea./$18.00 set of 4

73/4 oz Wine Glass -$5.00 ea./$17.00 set of 4

10 oz. Goblet -$5.00 ea./$ 17.00 set of 4

12 oz. Pilsner Glass -$5.00 ea./$18.00 set of 4

MUGS -A<X5 crest on one side; AFA crest on the other side

Item #7010 -White Ceramic Coffee Mug, 12 oz. -$6.00 ea.

Item #7020 -Insulated Sports Cup, 20 oz. -$5.00 ea.

SABERS and PLAQUES

The Cadet Saber is sold to GRADUATE AOG MEMBERS ONLY. The AOG does not sell the mounting plaque-call for info on where to get the mounting plaque.

Item #4000 -Cadet Saber with Scabbard -$185.00 (Price effective lFeb96)

Item #6000 -Laser Engraved Walnut Plaque (Cadet Area, 17"xl4") -$145.00

Item #6001 -Etched Falcon on White Marble (14"xl6") -$75.00 -c -

COASTERS and NOTECARDS

Item #7095 -Pegasus Coasters -Terra Cotta &Blue -$25.00 per set of 4 Water-absorbent, terra cotta coasters, non-scratch bottoms

Item #7090 -Doolittle Hall "Marble" Coasters -$6.00 ea.

Item #7073 -Doolittle Hall Notecards (6"x4.5") -$5.00 per set of 10 (w/envelopes)

AOG ACCESSORIES

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES -"U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY" on the bottom of the frame and either "FALCONS" or "ALUMNUS" on the top. Buy one for $4.00 or two for $7.00 (the same or mixed).

Item #5000 -"FALCONS"

Item #5001 -"ALUMNUS"

DECALS -Colorful crest on awindow decal (self adhesive to inside of glass).

Available for all years except ‘76, ‘78‘ ,and *92. Specify class year.

Item #7072 -AOG Membership Decal -$1.00

HONOR MEDALLION -A21/2" diameter brass medallion with the Honor Code on one side and Prop &Wings on the other

Item #7120 -Honor Medallion -$15.00

Item #7121 Honor Medallion with Stand -$35.00

BLAZER PATCHES -Pin-back patch embroidered with appropriate crest.

Item #1800 -AOG Blazer Patch -$23.00

Item #1801 AFA Blazer Patch -$23.00

USAFA NECKTIE -Silk tie with USAFA and Prop&Wings design.

Item #1600 -BLUE, USAFA Tie -$23.00

Item #1601 -GARNET (red), USAFA Tie -$23.00

AOG TIE TACK or CHARM -Metal AOG Crest. Approx 7/8" size.

Item #7030

Item #7031 AOG Charm -$26.00

AOG Tie Tack -$26.00

Item #7033 -AOG Lapel Pin -$26.00 (not shown)

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS -Etched in brass and finished in 24K gold.

Item #7160 -1993 -Cadet Chapel -$24.95

Item #7170 -1994 -Falcon -$24.95

44

u

FINE ART PRINTS

Item #2010

"Here’s aToast..." by Keith Ferris -$60.00

Item #2020 -"Gyrfalcon" by Frace -$75.00

Item #2030 -''Thunderhird" by Rick Broom -$50.00

Item #2040 -"Footfalls" Artist Proofs -$190.00

SWEATERS, Sf fl RTS, HATS, AND JACKETS:

Item #1610 -AOG Rugby Shirt -$47.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) 100% cotton (10% shrinkage, sizes run true), navy blue with AOG crest embroidered on left breast

Item #1620

$50.00 (XXL)

AOG aew Neck Sweater -$48.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $51.00 (XXL) Jersey top -pebble bottom navy blue sweater; 100% pre-shrunk cotton, sizes run one size smaller than normal fit; embroidered AOG crest on left breast

$49.00 (XXL)

Item #1630 -AOG V-Neck Sweatshirt -$46.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) 85% cotton/15% polyester; oversized to compensate for shrinkage; Color: natural oatmeal ftight beige) with navy striped trim, navy blue embroidered AOG crest

Item #1520 -Polar Jacket -$60.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG, XXL)

Gray Fleece-lined, Blue Nylon shell, w/embroidered AOG crest

Item #1530

Golf Jacket -$42.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG, XXL)

White/Teal Poly/Cotton shell, nylon liner, w/embroidered AOG crest

Item #1541 -Suede Leather Jacket -$100.00 (XXL: $105.00)

Navy Blue/Tan ,w/embroideted AOG crest (SML, MED,LRG,XLG,XXL)

Item #1700 -AFA Hat w/Class Year -$16.00

Navy Blue w/embroidered AFA crest and "19xx“(class year)

Please specify class year. Adjustable leather strap for size.

Item #1701 -AFA Hat (plain) -$13.00 Same as above without class year

Item #1702 -Child’s AFA Hat (plam) -$10.00

CADET ISSUE CLOTHING

(Available to AOG Members ONLY)

Item #1100 -Sweatsuit, 89% Cotton/8% Polyester/3% Rayon; oversize to accommodate shrinkage; light grey with dark grey reflective strips and USAFA (SML,MED,LRG, XLG,XXL)

Sweat Tops -$35.00

Sweat Pants -$22.50

Complete Set -$55.00

Item #1400 -Running Suit, Blue/Grey Nylon with reflective strips (sizes run small)

Running Suit Jacket -$47.00

Running Suit Pants -$25.00

Complete Set -$67.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG, XXL)

CADET ISSUE USAFA T-SHIRTS -100% cotton (wiU shrink), White with Blue Ringer Collar &Sleeves 'USAFA' silkscreened on left breast

Item #1300 -USAFA T-Shirt -$8.00 (XXL: $9.00) (SMLJdEDJ.RG,XLG,XXL)

Personalized T-Shirts:

Item #1306

Item #1308 -wj

D irer'USAFA' -$11.00 (XXL: $12.00) sOF XX' -$12.00 (XXL: $13.00) and CLASS NUMBER

Please print clearly in space^mo^ (as appropriate) (SML>1EDJ,RG, ;XL)

Item #1580 -V-Neck Sweater 'AIR FORCE' Blue and White- $25.00 80% Orlon/20% Wool -SML, MED, LRG, XLG (sorry no XXL)

Item #1560 -Crew Neck Sweater 'FALCONS' Blue and White -$25.00 80% Orlon/20% Wool -SML, MED, LRG, XLG (sorry no XXL)

Item #1570 -Childls Crew Neck Sweater 'FALCONS' Blue and White -$15.00 (NOT SHOWN) 80% Orlon/20% Wool (Child Sizes: SML, MED. LRG)

HARDCOVER BOOKS AND VIDEOS (not pictured)

Item #3010 -25th Anniversary Book -$12.50

Photo book of the first 25 years of USAFA

Item #3020 -Into the Mouth of the Cat -$9.00

The Story of Lance Sijan, ’65

Item «3040 -TTte Iskra Incident -$19.95

Autographed by Grad Author Jimmie Butler, ’63

Item #3050 -Vietnam: Above the Treetops- $24.95

Autographed by Grad Author John Flanagan, ’62

Item #3060 -Red Ughtening, Black Thunder -$21.95

Autographed by Grad Author Jimmie Butler, ’63

Item #3080 -Separated by War -$24.95

Autographed by Grad Author Ed Herlik, ’80

Item #3090 -Raid on Qaddafi -$21.95

Autographed by Grad Author Bob Venkus, ’63

Item #3120 -Modernism at Mid Century -$50.00

History of the architecture at USAFA

^NOTICE:TheAOGwillcontinuef' ^to sell USAFA T-shirts, but due to ^our supplier’s inability to provide personalized T-shirts in atimely “ manner, they will be discontinued ^ at this time j

Item #3130 -Courage and Air Warfare -$35.00

Autographed by Grad Author Mark Wells, 75

Item #3140 -The Ravens -$25.00

The men who flew the secret war in Laos

Autographed by Author Christopher Robbins

Item #3150 -The Secret Life of Waldo FDumbsquat -$10.00

Autographed by Grad Author Don Hall, 76

Item #3170 -ACertain Brotherhood -$10.00

Autographed by Grad Author Jimmie Butler, ’63

Item #3910 -V6 Service Academy Business Resource Directory

Soft covet reference book listing participating graduates from all service academies and their business af fi liations -$35.00

Item #7080 -Video: WM Blue You -$19.95

Produced by KUSA-TV in Denver; cadet daily life

CLASSNOTEBOOKS-Two-tonegraysuedecovet,Jr.legalsize,withclasscrestembossedonfrontwithclasscolorstripe;insidenotepadandpenavailable for the following classes -$10.00 ’ Item

Item

ADDITIONAL ITEMS (not pictured)

Item #7032 -Prop &Wings -$10.00

as

Silver-colorPropandGold-colorWings,samesizeandshape on the cadet uniform, w/two clutch type pin-back.

Item #7070 -AOG Keychain -$2.00

Blue keychain with silver AOG logo

Item #7071 -Refrigerator Magnet -$0.50

Picture of cadet color guard in Cadet Area.

THE SERVICE ACADEMIES RESUME DATABASE

As abenefit of membership, your AOG offers aresume service. We have joined forces with the alumni associations of the Military Academy, the Naval Academy and the Coast Guard Academy to jointly provide alumni electronic resumes from the four academies to prospective employers.

The resume program disk is adata entry program designed to assist you in formatting, editing, viewing, professionally typesetting and printing your resume in aspecific format. The program carries you step-by-step through entering resume data to editing resume dates, titles and text. Minimum system requirements are aPC compatible CPU with MS-DOS 3.0 or later, afloppy disk drive and ahard drive with at least 360 KB of space available.

To be apart of the Service Academies Resume Database, send $25 (check or money order) to the AOG. Aresume disk will be sent to you with instructions for completion. Return acopy of your completed resume disk to the AOG for inclusion in the database.

Your Name:

□ Iwould like to enter my resume in the database and have enclosed acheck or money order for $25 Return the completed form and your check to:

Address:

Association of Graduates

3116 Academy Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475

Year of USAFA graduation:

Phone Number: ( ***iKiK«***i):******>k>|i*****s|:*****i|i***i|c*:|c***i|i***ik*************

HIRE AN ACADEMY GRADUATE

Many of you are in aposition to make or influence hiring decisions for your company. The database program not only sorts and identifies those graduates who perfectly match all selected criteria but it also lists those graduates meeting some but fewer than all criteria. Some of the attributes you can focus your initial search on are: education (graduate and undergraduate), work experience, military background, language ability, computer skills, industry and geographic preferences.

If you wish to obtain adisk set complete with instruction manual, please complete the order form and return it along with a check for $150.00 to the AOG (cost to recruiting firms is $350.00). Aquarterly subscription rate for the disk package is available upon request. PLEASE NOTE: Recommended system configuration is 486-class CPU running Windows™ 3.0 or higher, 16 MB of hard drive space available, 4MB of RAM and VGA monitor.

□

1would like to receive the database of Service Academies Alumni and have enclosed acheck or money order for $150 ($350.00 for recruiting firms)

Your Name:

Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number: (^

)

Return the completed form and vour check to:

Association of Graduates

3116 Academy Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475

t

-4ZZ dnv\^^4-Z3.

■ i-o c:o«AVbiv\e

\a;1'V'Ia v^V^Wy

Uifc^V

If's b€€v\ <?v )ov\^ Hvm€ sIv\c€ fUe wUole 3oH-ev\fo^efUev«nv\^yoiAvwinvvf ev€vyfUlv\^ fo b€ pev-PecV. fUe Col<5v<7v<5^o ^pvlv\^s K^nwloff vwe^l) Ac wUinfevev If f<?iWesfo«M«nV-€ €V€vyov\e-Peelinbsoltvfely10(9^coivv-Povfinble.Ji\sfhwovoiles-Pvowv fUe Uv\IfecA ^f^afes /\Iv Fovce !\cc\Aey\y, youll -PIvi^A i?vP-Pov^A«nble ^nccov^u*AOiAinfl<5v\s «nf <A specf<9\ct\lAv vMoiAV\fdj\lv\sI<Ae loc<?vHov\. Plus, wIfU oiav ^vei^f Ue^nlfU club, Iv\cA<5ov/ouf<A<50vpools<nv\<;AeKcellev\f<AIv\lv\^,fUeColov<?\<Ao^pnv\^sK<?vmoffIse>\ sf<Ay viov\e o-P you vwlll soov\ -Pov^ef. You see, we believe:

WIa^v\ yoiAVe crovAA-Povl-^Vjle you. <r^v\ <Ao £nv\yf-lAiv\^.

COLORADO SPRINGS

C<nl) (S'OO) Pov lv\,Aivi<Au<nl Resevv<nfiov\s <nv\<A (71“?) Z6(J-1F’00 e>cf Pov Gvotvp ReiAV\lov\s.

Commandant of Cadets Settles into Position

By Staff Sgt. Anthony Hill Directorate of Public Affairs

After afew months of settling into his position of Comman¬ dant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, ’73, said he and his family have “died and gone to heaven.” Lorenz arrived here in August after serving as commander of the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. “It’s just great to be at the Academy and live in Colorado Springs,” he said. “I’m working with great cadets, officers, enlisted members and Air Force civilians.

The commandant said the Academy brings in some of the best and brightest students this nation has to offer and puts them in leadership positions. “Cadets learn to manage their time, prioritize and lead here,” he said. “They learn what integrity and honor are all about.

(( if

Lorenz is responsible for all cadet military training and airman¬ ship education. He also supervises cadet life activities, facilities and logistics support. “I have never been stationed here before, except as acadet,” he said. “The Academy’s facilities, organiza¬ tion and training are better today than when Ileft here 23 years ago.

ff

Lorenz, acommand pilot with more than 3,300 flying hours, pointed out the Center for Character Development as an example. The Center did not exist when he was acadet. “The Center is designed to work with cadets and instill in them the core values—integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do—which we hold so dear in this Air Force,” he said.

The Academy is not only concerned about the cadets’ academic education,” he said, “but it is also concerned about the cadets’ military training, character and athletic development. We develop and work on those four pillars which all lead toward the same goal; to produce the best leaders who believe in our core values. When they graduate from this institution, no matter who they are, they’re more well-rounded individuals than when they began.

As Lorenz performs his role at the Academy, he focuses on positive motivation. “My basic leadership philosophy evolves along the quality principles of empowerment, ownership and ac¬ countability,” he said. “I’ll let people learn by making mistakes, but also hold them accountable if those mistakes are too severe. I also lead by getting to know the cadets. Iwade into them so Iwill know them and they will know me. That’s what leadership is all about; people and taking care of people.

>9 <(

The general also spoke of the Academy’s Association of Graduates, which helps fund cadet leadership series and seminars. We take cadet wing, group and squadron commanders, and their staffs and spend up to two days teaching and learning about leadership before they take command,” he said. “They have discussions with the psychology and management departments and former commanders. They (the new commanders) get a whole new perspective on training.

Whereas, when Iwas acadet, you would become acadet squadron commander and told ‘here’s your squadron.’ Academy training was good then. However, it’s better now and getting bet¬ ter every day.

Donations Needed Now for New Class Ring Display

Class rings from the U.S. Air Force Academy represent all that the Academy stands for and form aunique, common bond among graduates of all classes. With the financial sup¬ port of the Class of 1968, the Association of Graduates has established aclass ring display on the second floor of Doolit¬ tle Hall. It is housed in abeautiful display case provided by that class on the occasion of their 25th reunion.

The display will consist of one ring (actually worn by a graduate) from each class. All people donating will be recognized for their donation, but no one will know whose ring is actually on display. Selection will be based upon the condition of each ring donated. Besides alist of donors, long-term plans could include audiovisual or interactive com¬ puter presentations dealing with the heritage and tradition of the class ring, donor information and/or information on each class.

Several rings from each class will be maintained in reserve. Remaining rings will be melted down to form an ingot. As the rings for each new class are poured, apiece of this ingot will be included so that every cadet ring includes apiece of rings from all previous classes and represents an unbroken circle of heritage and tradition.

The display case is completed, and we are now accepting ring donations. So far, the display has ten rings. Besides the heritage and tradition that you will help establish, your dona¬ tion can serve to honor or memorialize agraduate as part of the donor listing. Of course, any donation is also fully tax deductible. If you or someone you know are interested in donating aring, please contact the AOG at (719) 472-0300.

As for his vision for future Academy training, Lorenz said any changes he makes will be tweaking at the margins. “I’m very pleased with what Isee,” he said. “We offer 29 different majors, and the dean of the faculty and staff are doing an outstanding job.

Pointing out asix-foot-tall mannequin referred to as Airman Snuffy, dressed in full combat/chemical gear and standing in one corner of his office, Lorenz stressed the importance of the Academy training mission. “The reason the Academy exists is to teach cadets to be leaders,” he said. “The reason they’re taught to be leaders is so that some day they can go out and lead all of the Airman Snuffys in the U.S. Air Force.

All the bright, shining airmen who turn the wrenches, push the paper, load the weapons and refuel the airplanes need leaders. Airman Snuffy has aright to get the best leaders this country can produce, and we have aresponsibility to produce them.

As someone who has conquered the four-year challenge of Academy training, Lorenz knows what it takes to graduate and be commissioned an Air Force officer. “Never give up. Never give up. Never give up,” is the advice he offers most to cadets as they train through today’s Academy curriculum. “Be the best you can be. Live, eat and sleep the core values, and the world will be your oyster.” (The Falcon Flyer)

Attorney General Alms High

U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno receives final instructions from Cadet 1st Class Shannon Cary before taking aride in one of the Academy’s gliders. Reno was at the Academy as part of the Women in Motion celebration this summer. Besides touring the Academy, Reno was the guest speaker at adinner honoring women at the Academy. (Photo by Roy Frazier couretsy The Falcon Flyer)

CHAPTER NEWS @

Alamo Area Chapter

The Alamo Chapter sponsored another successful summer picnic at Canyon Lake in June with about 30 grads and families in attendance. Although the central Texas drought was still ongoing, I’m told there was plenty of water in the lake and lots of fun activities. At abusy time of the year, many of our local members had other vaca¬ tion plans at the time (yours truly included) but dl promise to make it “next year.

As this update goes to press, Les Hobgood, ’60, is patting himself on the back (maybe) for putting together our representation for the Tri-Service Academy Golf Tournament held this year at Kelly AFB on Oct. 19. Les and all the rest of us are h"ping that about 12 “scratch” handicappcrs have PCSd into the area. Air Force folks that is, since last year’s tourney. In any event. I’m sure it was agreat afternoon (it always is) with achance to renew some

some old acquaintances and perhaps make some new ones.

As the year winds to aclose for the chapter after the golf tournament, we are trying to re fi ne and expand our local chapter’s participation in career networking and second-career job searching. We’ve in¬ cluded some information in the local mailout for our golf tournament but we would like to hear from any grad, member or not, in the local area who is interested in working with us on this project. We have a tremendous resource of grads in the central Texas area in all walks of life and all areas of business that we want to make more ac¬ cessible to the graduate who is acurrent or potential second-career seeker. If you have any thoughts in this area or if you just want to inquire about joining the chapter give me acall (210-981-8505) or e-mail (72430.2156 @compuserve.com). All area grads can look for amailing later this year announc¬

REUNION CONTACTS

’62 (35th) 5-9 Nov 1997

Tim Gilmartin

7617 E. Jamison Dr Englewood, CO 80112

Ph.: 303-773-3428 (H)

E-mail: 70773.2576@Compuserve.com ,

Hotel: Antlers Doubletree

’67 (30th) 5-9 Nov 1997

Hotel: Embassy Suites

(25th) 15-19 Oct 1997

Lt Col (Ret) Doug Brower

19770 Top O’ The Moor Dr Monument, CO 80132

Ph.; 719-488-0559 (H)

E-mail: 73464.1050@Compuserve.com

Hotel: Marriott

77 (20th) 24-28 Sept 1997

Hotel: Marriott

’87 (10th) 24-28 Sept 1997

Hotel: Embassy Suites

Assistant Library Director

Retires After 41 Years

Donald J. Barrett, assistant director of the Academy Libraries, retired after 41 years of service at the Academy on Sept. 1, 1996. He is anative of St. Paul, Minn, and agraduate of St. Thomas College. He was awarded his master of arts degree in library science by the University of Minnesota.

Barrett was the second librarian hired by the Academy Library and reported for duty aweek before the Class of 1959 reported in July 11, 1955. In his long career, he served as chief of Reference, chief of the Public Services Division, and since 1969 as assistant director of the Public Services Division. In February of 1995, the Association of Graduates recognized Barrett’s continuous dedicated service to the Academy by naming him to the associa¬ tion’s elite honorary membership roll.

In 1971, as an additional duty at the library, Barrett was also named as curator of the newly-acquired Col. Richard Gimbel Aeronautical History Collection. In addition to his extensive knowledge and understanding of aeronautical history, he soon became an authority on balloons and ballooning. In fact, his own private collection of balloon materials would fill amuseum.

Barrett and his wife, June, are avid sports enthusiasts. He has been aseason ticket holder for football, basketball and hockey for over four decades. The first football game of the 1996 season marked his 275th attendance. He also served as an Academy track

ing our January business meeting and elec¬ tions. Come on out! (Harry Icke, ’66)

Arizona Chapter

With football season here, the Arizona Chapter planned agroup trip to the USAFA vs. San Diego football game. The game plan was that everyone would make their own travel arrangements to and from San Diego. Chapter members stayed at the Hacienda Hotel in Old Town, San Diego. Tim Furst, ’78, coordinated the outing and tailgate party.

On Nov. 6acocktail/barbecue party was held for the Arizona Chapter members at the Sienicki’s new “cabin” residence, 5213 North 36th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. The Sienickis were looking forward to agood turnout and seeing you all there.

On June 1, 1996 the semi-annual 1996

(Continued on next page.)

official for his entire 41 years.

At his retirement, Barrett received all kinds of honors and awards including atestimonial dinner and being included in a pass-in-review parade by the Cadet Wing.

AFA Fund Supports Academy Gift Needs List

This summer, the Association of Graduates (AOG) Board of Directors approved grants and allocations from the pro¬ ceeds of unrestricted gifts to the 1995-96 AFA Fund to sup¬ port 12 of the top 16 projects listed on the 1996-97 Academy Gift Needs List. The other four projects in the top 16 were funded through other AOG and/or Falcon Foundation sources. Atotal of $62,450 from the AFA Fund went to sup¬ port needed projects. Additionally, S6,(X)0 was provided for the Graduate Dependent Scholarship program.

Academy projects included:

Commander’s Leadership Enrichment Seminar Engineering 410 Projects

Cadet Leadership Programs

Military Applications of Geography Academy Assembly

Summer Scienti fi c Seminar

Distinguished Visitor Program

Squadron Improvement Projects

Outstanding Cadet Awards

National/International Cadet Programs

Funding for Cadet Clubs

Cadet Propulsion Design Project

Graduate Dependent Scholarships

TOTAL

The Association of Graduates thanks all Air Force Academy Fund donors for their support of cadets and the Academy. Your continued participation in the annual AFA Fund Drive is vital to maintaining the Academy’s “Extra Margin of Excellence.

LETTERS TO THE AOG

Winner Thanks AOG

General Ulm,

Please accept my sincere thanks and ap¬ preciation for the hospitality Diana and I received during our trip to the Academy for the Jabara Award presentation. The entire event was fi rst rate and conducted with class. Please pass on my thanks to Dick Coppock and his staff. Their efforts en¬ sured amemorable event we will not soon forget. The dinner was spectacular. Icould not believe all that was organized to recognize my accomplishment. Diana and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the op¬ portunity to meet Mrs. Kepple and other Jabara winners.

It was an honor to represent the Academy to the cadets in such amanner. I hope future award recipients get the oppor¬ tunity to address the wing as Idid. There is much the cadets can learn from the ex¬ periences we bring back upon our return. I feel they benefit from knowing they can and should set goals for themselves and then aspire to reach them. The time 1spent at the Academy means much more to me now than it ever did as acadet, and 1hope I imparted that bit of wisdom on the cadets in attendance. 1am sure in time they will come to realize the importance the Academy experience plays in their careers and lives, as Ihave.

Once again, thank you very much for a wonderful weekend.

Robert P. Donnelly, Jr., Lt Col, USAF

(Editor’s note: Colonel Donnelly is the 1996 Jabara Award winner and amember

(Chapters: From previous page.)

Service Academy Golf challenge was held. The Arizona Chapter thanks John Robin¬ son (USMA) and Mike Cryer, ’68, for their efforts in making this asuccessful tourna¬ ment.

If you have recently moved to Arizona or have not received our mailings, please con¬ tact Jim Sienicki at (602) 382-6351 to be added to the mailing list.

If you have not paid your yearly chapter dues ($20 ayear), please send your check to John Mahoney, 5326 East Kathleen Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85254-1757. (Jim Sienicki,

’74)

Northwest Florida Chapter

The Northwest Florida AOG chapter noted several familiar names in the most re¬ cent primary elections for local and state of¬ fices. Victorious in the Republican School Board District race was Howard Hill (Class of ’65) who will be featured later in a paragraph on aPOW/MIA ceremony.

of the Class of 1977. See the story on the Jabara Award elsewhere in this magazine.)

Parent Appreciates Help

Association of Graduates

Attn: Don McCarthy

Re: Lifetime Membership

Dear Mr. McCarthy,

As per our conversation today on the phone please notify my son that his parents and grandparents have purchased him a lifetime membership to the Association of Graduates. My cadet’s name is Marcus Harlin, Class of 2000. Please find enclosed my check.

Mr. McCarthy, Iwould like to tell you that at first when we received the brochures from the AOG we were not eager to join our son up. We thought that this was an organization that just wanted our money as was the case with our older son in the regular Air Force and their different man¬ datory campaigns. However, we came to the Academy for the Acceptance Parade and were absolutely lost. The only building that Iknew of was the one where we dropped our son off and that was the AOG building. So...we stopped there and were treated so kind and people in your organization were more than helpful to us. Also, we were up for Parents Weekend and saw the magnifi¬ cent falcons and heard that the AOG had purchased one of them for the school. We came home so impressed that we wanted our son to be apart of this fine organiza¬ tion.

Richard “Beef” Haddad (Class of ’81) is running for the State Senate seat and will face arunoff winner which unfortunately did not include Rick Seltzer (Class of ’69) who fi nished aclose third in the recent September Republican Primary election. Who sez they didn’t create political animals out of school?

The annual POW/MIA recognition day was held on Sept. 17th, with the guest speaker the beforementioned Colonel Howard J. Hill, who reflected on his time in captivity and the many activities after the POW release in this important area. Of par¬ ticular significance were the discussions during 1985 to 1988 when he was the prin¬ cipal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for POW/MIA Affairs. He applauded the in¬ itial efforts of the League of Families in¬ itiated by Navy dependents and detailed the extensive commitment by President Reagan to keep this issue at the forefront. Many of the items initiated during those advisory days are now coming to fruition as aresult

Thank you for your help. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely yours,

Robert

and

Debbie Harlin

Reunion Effort Praised

Lt Col (Ret) Richard MCoppock

Association of Graduates, Doolittle Hall

Dear Dick,

Iam writing to express both my con¬ gratulations and thanks to the Association of Graduates for the superb support you gave the Class of 1966 during our 30th Reu¬ nion. Patt and Ihad awonderful time. And while Irealize that the ’66 Reunion Com¬ mittee did its share, Ialso appreciate the fact that you, and the association, have got this down to ascience, and that you also ap¬ pear to be making it better each time Iat¬ tend one of these functions. Your attention to detail and sincere hospitality were ob¬ vious and acredit to the association.

Dick, my respect for the Association of Graduates grows every year...and Idon’t think it is just because Iam getting older. The vision you and other members of the association leadership share has created an organization which will bene fi t the Academy and the Nation for generations to come. My thanks to you and all of your staff for areunion and an association of which Iam proud.

Sincerely,

JAMES M. MURPHY President, Class of 1966

of the higher level exchange with the now cooperating foreign nations.

Preparations are underway for the chapter support of football games with at least three of them scheduled for television coverage into the local area. (R.E. Blake,

’59)

Northern California Chapter

The Northern California Chapter meets quarterly at various locations in the San Francisco Bay area. Our group went to Fresno for the football game. We will meet the first Saturday in December for hiking and dinner at the Mountain Home Inn on Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County.

If you would like to be on the mailing for the quarterly meetings please contact Chuck Reed at Reed, Elliott, Creech & Roth, 99 Almaden Boulevard, Eighth Floor, San Jose, Calif. 95113. Telephone (408) 993-9911, facsimile (408) 993-1335, e-mail Chuckreed@AOL.COM. (Chuck Reed, ’70)

FALCON SPORTS

Col. Randall W. Spetman, ’76, Athletic Director

Women’s Basketball Loses Top TwbWcorers

By Laura Fawcett Sports Information

Embarking on anew challenge is part uncertainty, part excite¬ ment. Women’s basketball head coach Marti Gasser is familiar with both those emotions as the Falcons prepare for their first season in the Division IWestern Athletic Conference. She’s deal¬ ing with the anticipation of moving to anew level, and the knowledge that it could be an arduous road, full of bumps and unexpected turns.

Last season. Air Force was just 13-14 overall, and finished fourth in the Colorado Athletic Conference. Since then, the Falcons have lost their top two scorers—senior Carrie Barker to 1996-97 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (Times are local at game site.)

DATE TIME

Nov. 5 7:00 pm

Nov. 22 6:00 pm

Nov. 23 8:00 pm

Nov. 29 6:00 pm

Nov. 30 8:00 pm

Dec. 6 5:00 pm

Dec. 7 4:00 pm

Dec. 10 5:00 pm

Dec. 19 7:00 pm

Dec. 28 2:00 pm

Dec. 29 2:00 pm

Jan. 2

Jan. 4

Jan. 9

Jan. 11

Jan. 16

7:00 pm

2:00 pm

7:00 pm

4:00 pm

7:00 pm

Jan. 18 2:00 pm

Jan. 23 7:00 pm

Jan. 25 2:00 pm

Jan. 30 7:00 pm

Feb. 1

Feb. 6

Feb. 8

3:00 pm

7:00 pm

2:00 pm

Feb. 13 7:00 pm

Feb. 15 2:00 pm

Feb. 20 5:00 pm

Feb. 25 7:00 pm

Mar. 4-8 TBA

OPPONENT FORT HOOD (Exhibition) Idaho State Tournament Idaho State Tournament

Montana State Tournament Montana State Tournament

SITE

USAFA

Pocatello, ID Pocatello, ID Bozeman, MT Bozeman, MT USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA USAFA

USAFA

Honolulu, HI San Diego, CA USAFA

USAFA

Dallas, TX USAFA

Laramie, WY Ft Collins, CO USAFA USAFA

Fresno, CA San Jose, CA Las Vegas, NV USAFA

Las Vegas, NV

graduation, and freshman Becky Bridson, who chose not to return to the Academy this year. The outlook is more than alittle cloudy.

((

Usually Ican always tell before the season who our leading scorer and rebounder will be,” said Gasser. “But not this year. I have to hope someone steps in and fills the voids left by Carrie and Becky.” If that’s the uncertainty, she’s at least secure in the knowledge that she’s leading abalanced team that has improved dramatically since last season. She credits much of that to strength coach Allen Hedrick, who has pushed the team to become stronger and fitter. No one knows better than Gasser that strength will be akey in matching up against bigger, tougher, op¬ ponents.

(<

Last season, we played three Division Ischools, beat one of them, and almost beat another,” said Gasser. “But then, we played San Francisco, atop-10 school, and physically, they pushed the heck out of us.

Besides anew style, the Falcons also have avery youthful team, with six freshmen and only one senior. On paper, that lone senior, Carrie Carrow, would be the best bet to lead the team both in scoring and rebounding. Last season, she averaged 9.6 points (third on team), 7.0 rebounds (first) and 0.9 blocks (first) in only her second full year playing for Air Force. But, Carrow missed the last six games with ashoulder injury, and it’s still uncertain whether it will be strong enough to take adaily physical beating.

\

Aug. 30

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 20

Sept. 27

Oct. 11

Oct. 18

Oct. 25

Nov. 1

Nov. 8

Nov. 15

1997 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (Tentative)

Idaho at USAFA &AOG Tailgate (Tentative)

USAFA at Rice

U. of Las Vegas at USAFA

USAFA AT CSU

San Diego State at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

USAFA at Navy

Fresno State at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

USAFA at San Jose State

USAFA at Hawaii

Army at USAFA &AOG Tailgate

Wyoming at USAFA

Call 1-800-666-USAF for Football Ticket Information.

Carrie Carrow

Falcons Shock Notre Dame

Dallas Thompson kicks the 27-yard game-winning field goal in overtime to beat Notre Dame 20-17 in mid October. (Photo by Cadet 2nd Class Mike Conner courtesy Cadet Media)

Men Hoopsters Look to Juniors Reese, Freeman

The 1995-96 season at the Academy will go down in the history books as atransition year. The Falcons played last season with a young, inexperienced squad. The senior class, though talented, was full of guys playing in new roles. The team lacked the one great player that could take over agame. The tradition of outstanding players ranging from Tim Harris (1979-81), Rick Simmons (1980-83), Rob Marr (1985-88), Raymond Dudley (1987-90), Otis Jones (1992-95) and Chris Loll (1993-95) all had that quality.

The good news for this 1996-97 season, is that the Falcons may have found two names that, in time, could appear on that list. Last season, juniors Jarmica Reese and Mike Freeman established themselves as two of the Academy’s best young players ever. Reese, playing both off guard and forward, led the Falcons in scoring with a14.8 average. His scoring average ranks as the sixth-best ever for asophomore in AFA history and the best since Jones averaged 15.2 in 1993. Freeman established himself as a force in the middle. The 6-foot-9 forward/center was third on the team in scoring with a10.5 average and led the Falcons in rebounding with a7.0 norm. Freeman’s rebounding average is the third best ever at AFA for asophomore and most since Cliff Par¬ sons averaged 8.6 in 1967.

and recorded his first career double-double against Northern Il¬ linois with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Double-doubles have become the trademark of Freeman, who recorded six last year which is the most at AFA since Harris had seven in 1980. Freeman had back-to-back double-doubles three times and is the first Falcon since Brad Boyer in 1993 to do it in consecutive games. Freeman recorded acareer-best 15 rebounds against Doane which is the most rebounds by aFalcon since Boyer had 16 against Youngstown State in 1992. Freeman proved to be asolid scorer as well, leading the team with acareer-high 21 points in his first-ever varsity start against Navy. Freeman’s season was cut short, as aknee injury in the last week of the regular season caused him to miss two games and required off¬ season surgery. He is right on schedule in his rehabilitation and should be ready to go by the opening tip of the first game.

1996-97 MEN’S BASKETBALL (Times are local at game site.)

DATE TIME OPPONENT

Nov. 9 7:30 pm WBO-AAU (Exhibition) SITE USAFA

Nov. 18 7:30 pm N. MELBOURNE GIANTS (Exhib) USAFA

Nov. 23 7:30 pm REGIS UNIVERSITY

Nov. 28 4:00 pm BUCKNELL

Nov. 30 7:35 pm NAVY

Dec. 3 7:35 pm DOANE

Dec. 7 1:00 pm Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

Dec. 10 7:35 pm ADAMS STATE

Dec. 21 7:35 pm CU-COLORADO SPRINGS

Dec. 28 TBA Montana State Tournament

Dec. 29 TBA Montana State Tournament

Jan. 4 7:30 pm Southern Methodist

Jan. 9 7:35 pm HAWAII

Jan. 11 9:00 pm SAN DIEGO STATE (ESPN2)

Jan. 16 7:30 pm SanJoseState

Jan. 18 7:00 pm FresnoState

Jan. 22 7:35 pm SOUTHERN METHODIST

Jan. 25 7:35 pm UNLV

Jan. 30 7:35 pm WYOMING

Feb. 1 7:35 pm COLORADO STATE

Feb. 6 7:00 pm SanDiegoState

Feb. 8 7:30 pm Hawaii

Feb. 13 7:35 pm FRESNO STATE

Feb. 15 7:35 pm SAN JOSE STATE

Feb. 20 7:35 pm UNLV

Jarmica Reese

((

Jand Free are excellent players and their numbers are going to be excellent,” head coach Reggie Minton said. “They have a chance to be one of the best tandems we’ve ever had, but the thing that matters most is how we play as ateam. Jand Free will be very important to us with their leadership and play. They are both fine, fine young men and are going to be great officers and basketball players.

>»

Reese proved to be aconsistent scorer, averaging 15.4 points against Western Athletic Conference teams and leading the team in scoring in 14 games. He recorded acareer-high 30 points against Colorado State to become the first sophomore since Ray¬ mond Dudley in 1987 to hit the 30-point mark. The Las Vegas, Nev., product also proved to be asolid inside player. Reese averaged 5.3 rebounds per game which was third-best on the team

Feb. 22 7:35 pm WOFFORD

Feb. 27 7:00 pm ColoradoState

Mar. 1 3:00 pm Wyoming

Mar. 4-8 TBA WAC Tournament

USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

San Luis Obispo, Cl

USAFA

USAFA

Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MT Dallas, TX

USAFA

USAFA

San Jose, CA Fresno, CA

USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

USAFA

San Diego, CA Honolulu, HI

USAFA

USAFA

Las Vegas, NV

USAFA

Ft Collins, CO

Laramie, WY

Las Vegas, NV

Fund-raising Dinner/Program Slated for

Injured Athlete

Steve Hirst, ’81, was involved in anear fatal automobile accident near Elmendorf AFB this past January. Steve sus¬ tained ahead injury in the accident which left him comatose for several weeks. Although he has made remarkable pro¬ gress over the past several months, his injuries have left him with speech and motor-skill difficulties. He has regained the use of the right side of his body, but difficulties using his left side have kept him in awheelchair. Currently, Steve, his wife, Susan (Roth ’83), and their two daughters have moved to Colorado Springs where he is in rehabitation.

Former basketball teammates of Steve’s have set up afund to buy home rehabilitation equipment to help him recover. In addition, afund-raising dinner and “Steve Hirst Night” at the Air Force-Fresno St. basketball game wiU be held on Feb. 14-15, 1997. For information concerning the dinner and basketball game contact Bob Sneath by e-mail, bsneath@msn.com. Donations for Steve’s home rehabilita¬ tion equipment can be sent to: “Steve Hirst Fund”, c/o Bob SaUis, 7079 Martano Place, Alta Loma, CaUf. 91701.

fVAC Hosts Many Tournaments/Travel Packages

The fi rst-ever WAC Football Championship Game was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7in Sam Boyd Stadium at Las Vegas at 1:30 p.m. Tickets to the game, which was to be televised live by ABC Sports, were available from the Thomas &Mack Center in Las Vegas (702-895-3900). In addition to the game a number of special events were scheduled, including agolf tourna¬ ment, reception, luncheon, pep rally and tailgate party.

Teaming up with two Denver-based media outlets, the WAC arranged to produce aweekly television and radio show, both of which spotlight WAC sports. Prime Sports produces WAC Magazine, a30-minute game-highlight and feature-oriented television show, while KKFN-Radio produces a30-minute radio show entitled WAC Magazine.

WAC Magazine is aired throughout the western half of the United States in 16 shows during the football season at 9:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) Saturdays on all affiliates except Prime Southwest, which airs the shows Fridays at 5:30 p.m. (Central

Hockey Team Rebuilding with Aggressive Workout Program

By Steve Page Sports Information

The role of the Air Force Academy is to mold amultitude of diverse individuals into of fi cers who are well-rounded individuals with an innate sense of team unity. Now, the school’s hockey team is following suit. The players and coaching staff have spent a busy off-season and preseason training to become one successful entity.

Head coach Chuck Delich has both been witness to, and part of, that process. He says that’s what it’s going to take if the Falcons are to rise from their second-worst season in school history. The 1995-96 club finished 4-24-5 as an NCAA Division I independent, just afew percentage points better than the 1982-83

1996-97 ICE HOCKEY

(Times are local at game site.)

TIME OPPONENT

7:00 pm WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS

7:00 pm WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS

7:00 pm Princeton

7:00 pm Princeton 7:00 pm Warroad Lakers

7:00 pm NIAGARA UNIVERSITY 5:00 pm NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

7:00 pm WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE

7:00 pm WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE

7:00 pm SAINT THOMAS

5:00 pm SAINT THOMAS

7:00 pm UMass-Amherst

7:00 pm UMass-Amherst

7:00 pm Warroad Lakers

4:00 pm University of Maine Denver Cup 7:00 pm

Time). WAC Weekly is distributed to 22 radio stations throughout the WAC territory and is broadcast Saturday at 9 a.m. (Mountain Time) being produced for 30 weeks during the 1996-97 academic year.

Slated for March 20 and 22, 1997, the WAC will co-host with San Jose State the 1997 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and West Regional at the San Jose Arena. “Co-hosting the NCAA regional with San Jose State is an opportunity for the WAC to solidify its partnership with one of our new conference members,” WAC Commissioner Karl Benson said. “The WAC is looking to create areal presence in the Bay area and this is the first step.

The WAC also hosted the men’s and women’s cross country championships in early November and the women’s volleyball team tournament in late November in Las Vegas. Also, the WAC home page made its debut on the World Wide Web this fall. The home page, which features statistics, standings, press releases and schedules, is at www.wac.org/wac.

team, which was 5-23.

Delich says given the Academy’s recruiting limits—no Cana¬ dians, for instance—it is up to the players themselves to improve from within. As the 1996-97 season approached, Delich said he saw proof the Faleons are going to improve due to an aggressive weight gain/workout effort in the offseason, more team unity, and asomewhat softer schedule.

“We’ve put together the most comprehensive spring we’ve ever had,” Delich said on the eve of his 12th season at the Falcons’ helm. “The guys worked hard on the weights, and worked on power skating. They’ve been putting in alot of hard work. Nobody is happy with the way last season went. Alot of guys were embarrassed by it. But as badly as things went, they never stopped trying hard.

Now, said Delich, the Falcons will have bigger, better bodies to go along with that attitude. “We saw some pretty dramatic things,” Delich said. “Take akid like (sophomore defenseman) Justin Kieffer. Last year, he was 175, 180 pounds. He’s now at 195, and he looks strong. Mike McGuire (who carried 190 pounds on his 6-1 frame as afreshman defenseman last season) is over 200 pounds now.

These guys know the only way to get better is to work hard. They’ve been out skating and shooting. They’re preparing to do better. We’ve been really pleased watching our co-captains (for¬ wards Todd Lafortune and Steve Maturo) and the way they’re trying to bring the team together. They’re really adamant about doing things like lifting as agroup. They want to do everything they can to avoid having another year like they did last year.

Pat Kielb, now asenior, returns as athird-year starter in goal. The Falcons appear to be strong, though thin, on defense. As was the case last season, finding aconsistent offense could be areal challenge.

Pat Kielb

Enrichment Seminar Prepares New Cadet Wing Leaders

By Capt. Mark Bradley 34th Training Squadron

The Academy conducted its 24th Cadet Commanders Leader¬ ship Enrichment Seminar (CLES) Aug. 23-24. The seminar is designed to enhance the effectiveness of Cadet Wing leadership.

Representatives from the 34th Training Wing and the Dean of the Faculty developed the seminar and acted as presenters and facilitators during the two-day program. Seminar topics focused on communication, effective relations with others, motivation and discipline, team building, creativity and personal leadership styles.

CLES was avaluable experience because it gave us achance to explore and learn about the principle this school is founded on—leadership,” said Cadet 1st Class Greg Ellingson, 2nd group cadet commander. “It’s something we should be studying and learning about more often.

Guest speakers included Lt. Gen. Paul E. Stein, Academy superintendent; retired Brig. Gen. James P. Ulm, Association of Graduates chairman of the board; Col. Hedy Pinkerton, 34 TRW vice commander; Lt. Col. James A. Thomas III, 10th Security Police Squadron commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa K. Robinson, 34th Training Group superintendent. Each speaker emphasized the challenges of leadership and talked of the great rewards that come from leading others to constantly strive for ex¬ cellence.

CLES is by far the most beneficial seminar I’ve attended, CIC John Perrys, 4th Group cadet commander said. “The seminar was geared for cadet commanders, yet it provided leader¬ ship insight that will be invaluable in the operational Air Force. Thanks to the support granted by the Association of Graduates, CLES provided the commanders with additional resources to lead the way.

The Association of Graduates has provided funding for CLES since 1984.

Secretary of the Air Force Visits

Dr. Sheila Widnall, secretary of the Air Force, visited the Academy in late July to cut the ribbon at the Consolidated Educa¬ tion and Training Facility. She spent the majority of her time in Jack’s Valley, including an overnight stay. She discussed the sec¬ ond half of Basic Cadet Training with Cadet 1st Class John T. Wolinski, Jr., commander for 2nd BCT, and received familiariza¬ tion training on apayscraper from Master Sgt. Gary Giger. (Photo by S.S. Hampton, Sr. courtesy The Falcon Flyer)

Transcripts Available

Graduates who need transcripts from the Academy may request them by letter from: Hq USAFA/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D106, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-6210. For information call 719-333-3970 (commercial) or DSN 333-3970.

Leadership Enrichment Seminar

Retired Brig. Gen. Jim Ulm, chairman of the board of the Association of Graduates (AOG), speaks to cadets during the Academy’s 24th Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminar, for which the AOG provides funding.

Reserve Gets New Status

The Air Force Reserve won’t be headed by athree-star general, but it has been designated amajor command in the Air Force.

Major command status means the Reserve will be in abetter situation to influence Air Force budgets and policy, said Claire Gilstad, director of Air Force affairs for the Reserve Officer Association.

The Reserve will be second in size among the Air Force’s nine major commands. Only the Air Combat Command is larger, said Gilstad, aretired Air Force Reserve colonel.

The Reserve is headed by Maj. Gen. Robert McIntosh. The other eight major commands are headed by four-star generals.

Cadet’s Condition Improving

Academy Cadet Brian Bauman was released from the Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Wash, on Oct. 27 following abone marrow transplant. “At this point, he has cleared anumber of significant hurdles and his prognosis is ex¬ cellent,” Thomas Chauncey, his doctor, said in apress release.

Bauman was diagnosed with myelogenous leukemia in October 1995. His search for acompatible donor attracted international media attention. “I would like to say thank you to all the people out there who have been wishing me well,” Bauman said. “I have gone through quite the ordeal in the last few months with my transplant and first 100 days of recovery.

“I have surmounted the last peak in my life and am ready to journey on to the next one. It was made easier on myself with the support of my family, friends and all of your prayers and wishes for me. Iam well on the road to recovery and should be able to return to the Academy soon.

Bauman returned home to Minnesota, where he will be monitored by doctors there. It may take up to ayear before doc¬ tors know if the transplant was asuccess. At the year mark, Bauman is slated to return to Seattle for evaluation.

Academy Telephone Prefixes Changed

The Academy has completed its new telephone system which is now government owned. On July 12, the prefixes to all base telephone commercial and Defense System Network (DSN) numbers changed to 333 vice the old 472. This changeover affected our association’s main phone numbers of 4513 and 2067 to the new prefix. Also changed was our facsimile number 4194 and our answering machine number 2073. Not affected were our rotary numbers of 472-0300, 472-0301 and 472-0302.

CLASS NEWS

li

Pete Todd

1250 Big Valley Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

Home: (719) 531-5874

FAX: (719) 531-6697

E-mail: petetodd@aol.com

Percent members; 82

For years, I’ve been writing admiringly about the band of ’59er wives who have faced down life-threatening illnesses and survived as heroines. However, Inever expected to be married to one of them! As those of you on the ’59er Net already know, Wendy showed up with asmall but rapidly-growing breast cancer late last July. After surveying the results of thousands of clinical trials, she decided against amastectomy. Instead, the offending lump and some surrounding tissue were excised and several lymph nodes were removed for analysis. All the latter were cancer free, but on advice from her doctors, she’s going ahead with chemotherapy now and radiation later.

Her spirits have been buoyed enormously by the many expressions of encouragement and support via e-mail, cards, letters and phone calls. Wendy’s agutsy lady, but the ordeal will be all the more bearable because of the support and “positive energy” you sent her way. Many thanks from both of us.

In other surgical news, last August Dave ANDERSON had successful quadrupule coronary artery bypass graft surgery and he reports a recovery path somewhere between racquetball and crossing the street unaided. Jon GALLO had atitanium plate put in his neck in June, aclear case of post-traumatic stress disorder from having his chin run in so far in 1955-57. Aclass action suit is being contemplated.

If you haven’t already heard, you’ll be proud (flabbergasted) to know that two of our number are new bridegrooms! Jack HUNDEMER tied the knot in June to the girl he left behind to go to the Academy. No she hadn’t been pining in Ohio all this time, but he recently returned to his hometown, she was back in town, he saw her again, and romance blossomed anew. We’re looking forward to meeting Shirley soon.

The other bride is already well known to the ’59er gang. In July, Sharon Stillman Cotton married Dean WOOD in San Antonio. Bob and Sue BUCKLES served as Best Man and Matron of Honor. Other classmates in attendance included A1 and Kathy GAGLIARDI, Jerry and Joan GARBER, Dave GOODRICH, H.T. JOHNSON, R.L. PENN, and Ed and Sharon ROSANE. The Engleharts also attended, reportedly with very puzzled looks on their faces.

Davy GROARK wrote from Texas to report the following transition in¬ formation: “D.W. MILLER is now flying as flight engineer for TWA. They finally got him out of aseat with responsibility by waiting him out until he hit 60. He also bought Larry JOLLY’S Commanche from Jan so he could learn how to fly.” Davy also announced that he was Texas Red Lead for the Texas Red Formation Demonstration Squadron. He has a group of 12 AT-6s and 15 pilots. He observed somewhat wryly that it took him only 32 years to get asquadron.

Bob HURLEY announced that he retired from American Airlines on May 4th. He had aretirement party in June attended by about 125 people, including afew local ’59ers who put on shoes and joined the festivities. Bob also mentioned that Bob LOVERIDGE will be retiring soon from Northwest.

Mel POLLARD wrote to share his version of the Remodeling From Hell story, this one involving asimple addition of ashower to one of their half baths. (You don’t want to know the details.) He and Louise recuperated from the ordeal on the Oregon coast where they did some photography, overdosed on seafood, and cooled off in the early part of August.

Dennie SEE e-mailed the advisory that he is blissfully unemployed and trying to create agarden in ayard composed of 90 percent rock and 10 percent dirt. He believes they have more deer than any other place in the country. (Wendy would challenge that assertion based on her years of watching the Pikes Peak area deer population treat her flowers like a salad bar.) Dennie goes on to report that he and Trade have been globetrotting this year, having visited Belize, Guatemala and Italy. This summer he hosted R.L. and Eugenia PENN and H.T. Johnson for aride in his boat and alittle fishing.

Walter SCHMIDT sent along and entertaining letter via e-mail from Peru where he, his bride of seven years, Fani, and their three youngsters (Fanita, Sofia, and Waltercito), all under the age of six, are firmly ensconsed. (The tale of how they settled there and the condition of their lifestyle would be fascinating subjects for aseparate column; maybe Ican inveigle Walter to do aguest column or allow me to paraphrase his letter.)

The Pittmans and the Todds taking abreak at the Air Force Museum. Acouple of visits of note: In June, Wendy and Iattended the Dayton reunion of my first operational unit, the 307th Bomb Wing. During a crack in the schedule, we managed ashort but enjoyable visit with Wayne and Karen PITTMAN, who continue as unsung heroes in the world of aviation tradition generally and the Air Force Museum particularly. Then in July Bob LOWE was in the area on business and came by Hilltop for

Celebrating at Bob Hurley’s retirement party were, from left, Bob Jen¬ nings, Larry Thompson, Gene Vosika, the Guest of Honor, Bob Beckel and John Gulledge.

The scribe and the lawyer holding up the bar at the Hilltop B&B.

dinner and amost engaging conversation on experiences, values and uncertain futures.

Class Gift Fund Update: Contributions continue to trickle in, some from classmates, but mostly from ATOs. At last check, the fund was up to $98,300, over 20 percent of that amount donated by our former steelyeyed mentors. Anybody else see anything wrong with this picture? To those who have given so generously; Many thanks. To those who are dragging their feet: Come on, guys. If you pledged at the reunion, get it on the table; the vote was unanimous. If you didn’t attend the reunion, you’re not technically bound by the class commitment, but ought to feel at least apartial moral obligation. Checks will be gratefully accepted by Jim Brown or your humble scribe.

Finally, President-for-Life Joe DESANTIS called to announce that he and partner, Rowena, are setting up another cruise. This seven-day voyage will leave from New York in May of 1997 en route to Bermuda and return. If you have any interest in this trip, please call Joe at (404) 977-5029 so he can get atentative head count.

Thought for the Quarter: Real programmers don’t document. If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand.

A.J. (Rosie) Cler, Jr.

11181 West 17th Ave.

Building Two, Suite 208

Lakewood, CO 80215-2759

(303) 238-4973, FAX: 237-0772

Percent members: 79

Unless you don’t listen to Rush Limbaugh or read National Enquirer, you by now know that the LOH/YATES Cocktail Party got nosed-out by alandslide in their bid for the White House. Drats! While Ron’s demand¬ ing arecount, their ticket did manage an electoral vote from Delaware; not bad, considering that campaign efforts were limited to asingle speech by Mike to awomen’s group in Arlington, while Ron spoke for five minutes to afew tattooed truckers at the Conoco station in Monument. And, being barred from the presidential debates didn’t help.

Real noblesse oblige is exemplified by General John Michael LOH, who’s gotta rank near Mother Teresa or Ralph Nader in chutzpah. Mike responded in April to Bruce MOSIER’s daughter Debbie who had re¬ quested that he address her Arnold Air Society at the University of Texas’ 825th AFROTC Detachment in Austin for a“Ye Olde Dining Out.” That compendium of activities Bruce sent listed Mike’s accomplishments: Commander of ACC and the Eugene Zuckert Award for Senior Manage¬ ment, while ignoring his service on the Catholic Religious Council as a cadet. And you “channel surfers” might have seen abespectacled Mr. LOH testify before Veep A1 Gore on C-SPAN Sept. 5th as amember of the Department of Commerce’s Aviation Safety and Security Commis¬ sion (RC to Mike; Are your activities all pro bono?).

me on Thursdays.” Retiring in two years, he’ll continue as editor of an in¬ telligence newsletter, while wife, Lorna, retires in four years from the USDA. “We plan to travel several months each year and stay in neat places like Boulder, San Luis Obispo, Kennebunkport, Kyoto or Siena! Their social life revolves around abook club of 15-20 eggheads, although it sounds as if they spend most of their monthly meeting-time consuming massive amounts of wine rather than reading books.

Rick Reeder (Val’s boyfriend), Valerie, General Loh, Caryn, Colonel Bruce, wife Caryl, and Debra Mosier.

John David MACARTNEY sent me “A Brief History of (Mac’s) Time,” which is more interesting than Stephen W. Hawking’s book: F-lOO training at Nellis, Cannon AFB (with TDYs to Florida and Thailand for various crises), Japan, Korea, Wheelus/Libya flying ’100s and the U-6A Beaver until Khaddafi’s coup, Nellis’ Top Gun School, Bien Hoa (where Mac made adown payment on “the farm”), MA and PhD from UCLA in international relations, instructing at the Academy, retirement in 1990. After teaching at American University and Syracuse, Mac now runs Syracuse U’s “Washington Semester Program” for students who also live in those apartments he manages. “I created the program—needed ajob—and the students do Washington internships while taking two evening courses each week and an all-day seminar from

Gordon Robert FLYGARE (Pep Band 4, 3) wrote from SoonerVille. “Holland America recently invited Ann and me to inspect the kitchen and dining facilities of their ships. With Ann’s background in food prepara¬ tion and my experience as a(moveable) feast-processor, this merely re¬ quired allowing them the momentary use of my AOG credit card! After conducting inspections at New Orleans, Jamaica, and The Grand Caymans, some additional time vigorously evaluating the margaritas at Cozumel precluded our inspection of the Mexican Air Force Base nearby!” (Scribe: I’m forever indebted to former roomie Gordo for in¬ troducing me to the raptures of jazz cornetist, Rix Beiderbecke; and recall Gordo’s unique ability to sleep with his eyes open, which came in handy when Captain Lavalle was giving an astro lecture or during those Sunday morning sermons by Chaplain Zeilinski).

Gordy and Ann Flygare with French chefs Porthos, Athos, and Aramis. (Photo taken by d’ Artagnan.)

me

Drumroll, please, for Deke JOHNSON. “Here’s the skinny on who said what to whom before the Army-AFA game at Yankee Stadium in 1959. First, Ihad to insure I’d be cleared to discuss this national security issue, and checked the Freedom of Information and Official Secrets Acts, queried the FBI, CIA, NIA, DIA, NFL, OSS, ACLU, MI5, KGB, KKK, NAACP, and NOW to get their opinions—only the National Organiza¬ tion of Women told me not to discuss this story, so I’ll give you a‘scoop’. (You appreciate the importance of protecting the guilty.) Here’s the straight word on the conversation Ihad with Coach Martin before the game: Told the coach Ihad kicked-off in high school while playing for the Moorhead Mudcats (Scribe: Iswear Ididn’t make that up), so he asked to do the kick-offs because our regular ‘Triple-Threat’ was in¬ jured—here 1must use afake name, making up a‘John Doe’ to protect the guilty. (We’ll just call this anonymous Air Force kicker George PUPICH.) Anyway, Coach Martin asked me to kick-off against Army because he was saving PUPICH (not his real name) to miss the field goals so we could keep the game close. Asked me to do on-side kicks, but to make it look real. Iboomed those babies at least 10 yards down the field, and the Army linemen were fooled, since they expected the ball to go over

D. C. Bookies: Ken (Navy guy) and Rosemary Coskey, Lorna and Mac, Carole Hoover and Richard Head.

their heads rather than dribble at their feet. Ifound out later that Coach Martin forgot to tell the rest of our team we were doing on-side kicks, so we didn’t recover any of the loose balls. 1feel alot better about finally be¬ ing able to tell this whole story: it’s aheavy secret that Ihave protected since 1959.” Rimshot. (Scribe: Does everyone remember what former West Point plebe George Elliott LUCK exhibited at that game?)

Potpourri. Ralph MILLER’S still working for Lockheed-Martin in Los Angeles, wife Loretta’s busy setting-up their retirement home in Arizona, both recently visited Turkey...Paul VALLERIE has moved to the Inter¬ national Space Station program as aBoeing subcontract manager with McDonnell Douglas Aerospace in California...The Earl of VAN INWEGEN called from DIA in September while passing through Colorado, mentioning that we could read all about him in General Schwarzenegger’s book (did Iget that name right. Van?) on the Persian Gulf War (see pages 113 and/or 117). Changes of Addresses: Paul VALLERIE, 19432 Pom¬ pano Lane, Unit 106, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; Bob RAGER, 11285 East Alameda Avenue, Apt. 1, Aurora, CO 80012-1008; Roy JOLLY, P.O. Box 3369, Mesquite, NV 89024; Dick HILLMAN, P.O. Box 973, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; Mike LOH, 125 Captaine Graves, Williamsburg, VA 23185-8915. NEXT ISSUE: Unique proposal from Doug REKENTHALER...Frank and Eve MAYBERRY’S trip around the world. CLASSMATE DOWN: Rich (Duke) CARTER died Sept. 16th (see “Gone But Not Forgotten”).

By the time you read this, Karen and Iwill be sipping coco-locos in Cabo San Lucas with our daughter Brandy and her husband. Feliz Navidad. Have aCool Yule and aFrantic First. Adios.

Hanson Scott

1300 Onava Court, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

Phone: (505) 293-4486

Percent members: 85

Greetings from the Land of Enchantment—this column is due prior to the Reunion, so most of the “action” will be described next time! In the meantime, here are some updates:

Earl and Lucy AMAN provided arecap of the latest phase of the “Par¬ do Push.” An old friend of Earl’s, Bob Pardo, is on his second push for Earl. (The first push involved Bob pushing Earl for several minutes—both F-4s were losing fuel—out of North Vietnam into Laos where rescue was somewhat more assured. Both aircrews ejected and were picked up after several hours of evading.) The second “push” com¬ menced with amodest T-shirt drive commemorating the Pardo Push. Bob and his wife have taken the proceeds from the highly-successful effort and opened aspecial account for Earl’s medical equipment. According to Lucy, among the items provided Earl are the following: “a fancy electricpowered wheelchair, avery-essential voice-synthesizer program, afancy piece of exercise equipment to provide at-home physical therapy, afancy gadget called ahoyer lift which enables us to lift Earl out of bed without endangering anyone’s back, and numerous other household expenses associated with the care of my husband.” Lucy added that one of Bob’s goals was to obtain avan for Earl, and at last report, avice chairman of General Motors (an unnamed grad!) had seen to it that the van was available and was being outfitted with the special lifts and tie-downs available for alitter patient.

Lucy added that Earl seemed to be benefiting from anew medication and spends most days in front of his computer exchanging e-mail and faxes with friends. Lucy said Earl’s attitude is positive and his faith in God is strong. Hang tough Earl!

Mark ANDERSON and Larry FREEMAN have started abank account for anyone that would like to contribute financial support to Earl and Lucy—the upkeep of the van, plus other expenses, are areal drain on their resources. Checks should be made out to: USAFA Class of ’61 Fund, Account )W31-6478-0 and mailed to USAA Federal Savings Bank, 10750 McDermott Freeway, San Antonio, Texas 78288-0544.

Had agreat visit with Lou HABLAS—his wife. Marge, recently passed away, and he was preparing to visit his children and their families in the Washington area. While there, he was hoping to connect with some of the class. Lou has been faced with some tough challenges over the last few years, but appeared to be in good shape. However, he would appreciate a call at (217) 431-3126.

The recent roster of lost souls prompted aletter from Ross Shulmister to Dick COPPOCK. Ross and Bill ALYSWORTH were formerly in the same AF Reserve outfit in Florida. Ross was with us for three years—he obtained adegree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and worked for acouple of aerospace contractors for ayear or so. He enlisted in the Air Force, then was commissioned through OTS, with a

follow-on assignment to pilot training. He had atour flying F-105s at Kadena with TDYs to Korat, Takhli, and Osan. Following his tour in PACAF, he flew F-106s at Loring. He then left the Air Force, obtained a law degree, and became aReservist working with the Civil Air Patrol. Currently, he has his own law firm in Fort Lauderdale. Glad to hear from you, Ross!

Other news: Dave HMIEL retired from the FAA in 1993. During his career with the FAA, he was atest pilot and amanager in the local stan¬ dards branch. Currently, he is working on his house and building an airplane with some friends—a Lancair IV. Frank WILLIS said he wouldn’t be able to make the reunion—he helps manage alocal hobby shop and couldn’t get away. He did say he saw Mert HULL at afamily reunion—Mert now has two granddaughters and agrandson. Karl WHITAKER has been in contact with the Beltway Gang, and following many years of corporate life, has retired to working on his house. Karl has four sons—the oldest, Jeffrey is in commercial insurance; Kent is a stockbroker with Smith Barney; Mark works for abanking company; and Dan is an English teacher. Good report, Karl!

Tom SCHUTT spent several years in administration with alocal school, first as acounselor and later as the principal. For the last several years, he has been administrative pastor with alocal Baptist Church, responsible for hospital visits, counseling, and backing up the pastor once amonth or so from the pulpit. Tom and Sharon’s oldest son, Mike, teaches law in Virginia Beach; daughter Lyn works with aChristian camp in Colorado; Steve works for his father-in-law in Dayton; and the youngest, Jill, is ahomemaker. Hector NEGRONI is on the go again—he reports that he has recently moved to Huntsville, AL, where he is the general manager for AlliedSignal Aerospace Company in the Huntsville area and acts “as the focal point for all AlliedSignal contacts with the Marshall Space Center, the U.S. Army’s Missile Command, the U.S. Ar¬ my’s Aviation and Troop Command (in anticipation of its move to Hunts¬ ville), and all AlliedSignal commercial partners in Huntsville.

Twy and Nancy WILLIAMS have moved from Lexington to the North¬ ern Neck of Virginia (RR 1, Box 96B, Callao, VA 22435, 804/529-5093). Twy said he was tired of wading through snow feeding the cattle—he and Nancy appear to be excited about their new venture. Twy was not able to make the reunion due to the details of moving and settling his father’s estate. Son Robert is enrolled in acommunity college in preparation for V.P.I. next semester.

Darrell and Mary Francis KOERNER are leading abusy life inside the beltway—Mary Francis working for Aviation Week, Darrell commuting to Baltimore where he continues his executive duties for CSX Railroad. Kristin recently married, and Scott is working on aPhD at the University of California. Bill and Lil AYLSWORTH still reside in Miami where Bill is avery young lawyer; Vestalia is completing her law degree at Georgetown and Lance works for an Ecuadorian (?) bank.

Ishould have lots of reunion news to report next column. Standing by to copy.

John W. “Jack” Jamba

4Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 861-3519

E-mail: jwjamba@aol.com

Percent members: 71

Hi Redtags! Well my last column generated some good responses from classmates concerning the Internet. Igot aquick message from Sam DEHNE. He immediately started working on an outline for aHome Page. Unfortunately, Iwent on an 11-day vacation and wasn’t receiving his e-mail. Hooked up with him this past week and viewed his Home Page. Looks great. Try it at http://www.renocitizen.com.class62. Don’t put adot after 62; that was for the end of the sentence. As Sam says, we can use it any way we want to spread info.

Simultaneously Igot amessage from Owen HAWKINS. Owen found out that the domain name “Redtags” was not reserved. So he will request it for us. It will probably be called redtags.org. But we will know for sure in about four weeks. Once we have the name, we can assign more names to it in some way that Idon’t yet understand but Owen does. Anyway, Owen is on atwo-three week vacation to the Peoples Republic of China. I’ll be able to pursue that avenue after he returns.

Got afollow-on e-mail from Sam, to wit:“...I just wanted to show you what some of the possibilities are. It does involve work—receiving and then either re-typing, transferring, or maybe scanning information onto the rough draft and then putting it on the Internet in atimely manner. At this point Ihave not established an FTP-capable site. FTP allows you to create stuff on your computer and send it ‘by magic’ to your WWW server—without having to leave your home. The way Idid what you see

so far is to create it in HTML, store it on afloppy, and then take the flop¬ py to my server. The FTP costs alittle more and takes more advanced software (and hardware) and aspecific dedicated server (in my case Accutek)...as opposed to, say, AOL...As far as what the site can do; the op¬ portunities are unlimited. Right now, Ithink it would be best to just get guys to forward their bios. Waiting to hear more.” Thanks Sam for your hard work. The rest of you can send any info you want to display in our Home Page to Sam. His e-mail is renocit@accutek.com(Sam Dehne). Or mail to 297 Smithridge, Reno, NV 89502.

Got an e-mail from Jerry SMITH. “Re pyramid alert, have you seen http://www.usafa.com? We are invited to use USAFA’s Home Page for news. We might also see if we can put RTB e-mail directory in their system similar to the one available now for Academy personnel (take a look at that). If we can set up an RTB e-mail directory, it would be asim¬ ple matter to send all wired classmates asimultaneous e-mail when impor¬ tant news breaks. Be happy to help. Jack.” Another suggestion to con¬ sider. Thanks for the info Jerry. I’ll keep you posted.

Got ashort e-mail from TK MOORE giving me his e-mail address: Toinkmoore@aol.com. Thanks Tom. Also got an e-mail from Pete ROBINSON whose e-mail is: PDRobin@aol.com. He promised to send something every once in awhile. Thanks Pete.

Also got an e-mail from Dave LYON. “Looks like the time is right for aRedtag communication system—must be, since I’m here typing you e-mail! Ifinally decided that flying was not the career for me (after 33 years)—couldn’t seem to stay with one airline long enough to build a retirement! Airlines of note include: Western, Continental,Braniff II, McClain, Pride Air and most recently American International Airways (formerly Connie Kalitta Services). Since retirement isn’t visible in my future yet, Idecided to get into acareer in which Icould determine when and how much—Real Estate Sales and Investment. Real estate is not new to me having been alicensed broker or salesman on and off since 1970.1 have affiliated with Frontier Realty Services in Boise, ID—a medium¬ sized company with 25 agents (new homes, resales and commercial). My wife, Jackie, is with Frontier as an agent too. Best success in establishing the Redtag Net.” Thanks Dave. Dave’s personal e-mail is djalyon@aoi.com.

Got an e-mail from Otis DINNING. “Just read your article in Check¬ points and thought I’d drop you aline. I’m now working full time with my wife, Ann, in her Mary Kay business. She supported me for 30 years of flying career, so it’s only fair. Ispend alot of time at the computer, tracking sales, recruits activities, mailouts, etc. We do quite abit of traveling and in fact will be in Orlando for aconference Jan 16-18. Since I have acousin who lives in Mims, FL, we’ll probably spend some time in your vicinity. Hope we can get together. Don’t know if you remember but Jim and Yvonne EATON live in Wilmington, NC and have now gone through two hurricanes, Edouard and Fran. Just called them but no one at home. Left message on answering machine, hope they are okay. Take care and send me some e-mail on how things are... AFellow RTB.” Otis’ e-mail address is: dooj@aol.com. Thanks for the update Otis. Will keep in touch with you.

Got an e-mail from Hesh ALTMAN. “You’re right, e-mail is the way to go. I’m all for aclass alerting system, pyramid, e-mail or some com¬ bination. Sorry, not computer literate enough to help with ahome page. Last time Ichecked the following RTBs were in Albuquerque: George HARRISON you already knew about. Pete ROBINSON who Iusually see at the monthly breakfasts our local AOG group holds. He’s doing some consulting. Don HUTCHINSON Irun into at local water meetings. He’s out raping and pillaging water rights for Intel. Norm RODERICK and John BROTHERS 1spoke to on the phone when Ifirst got here, but we haven’t gotten together. Hope you make it to Albuquerque. Mini¬ reunion sounds like agood idea. I’ll fill you in on family details in our usual holiday blurb. In brief, son Joel is getting married May 97 and daughter Jodi becomes doctor Jodi, DC on Dec. 13, 1996. See Ya.” Thanks for the news Hesh. Idid get to Albuquerque afew weeks ago, but held off calling you in advance because the night Ileft Satellite Beach to spend the night in Orlando, Iwasn’t sure Iwas going on vacation or evacuating in advance of Hurricane Fran. By the time Fran made amove north and missed us it was too late to call and set up anything. After we got to Albuquerque on Thursday, Caroline and Idrove to Roswell to visit her brother. We left there late Sunday afternoon and got to Albquerque late in the evening. Had dinner at Cervantes at George’s suggestion. Stopped by to see him at 7a.m. next day on way to airport to fly to Tuc¬ son. Wish Icould have had time to call some of you. Went from Tucson to San Diego but did not have time in either place to call or visit anyone. Maybe next time.

Got atelecon from Ron TAYLOR in early July asking about the dates for ’97 reunion. Got another call about the same thing in August so I called Tim GILMARTIN who told me they had just finished firming up dates and location that week. So he mailed out the info that you all

received recently. Back to Ron. After Bobbie and he retired, they moved to South Carolina, aplace called McCormick on Lake Strom Thurmond. It’s out in the boonies. Aplanned community. No MacDonalds in the area. Pay phones cost 10 cents for alocal call. They took golfing lessons and are getting better at it. Their daughter is in the Army and stationed at Okmulgee, OK. Their e-mail address is bobbietaylor@msn.com. Thanks for the news Ron.

The letter from Tim contained some other info. He said that Dick/Liz

KLASS are in the process of moving from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS. If anyone has any questions or comments on the reunion they can probably reach Tim easier, but he’s out of town alot also. Tim’s letter to us all had his e-mail and snail mail addresses and phone number.

Got asnail mail from Fred and Arlene HENDRYX. Fred’s mom still lives across the river in Melbourne so they were worried when all those hurricanes were visiting this area this summer. They went to Gatlinburg with one of their sons and family this summer for afew days. Good time with grandkids. Son Mike moved back to Cincinnati and switched jobs with apromotion. Wife, Juanita, passed state nursing boards and is start¬ ing intensive care nurse training. They built anew house and Fred helped them move twice. Mark got his MBA and is busy with ITT. Susan is col¬ lecting loans from deadbeat doctors and lawyers. They are still planning on attending the reunion. They called last month and said that they may make atrip here some time in Sep. Be good to see you two again. Some new restaurants to try.

I’ll sign off with areminder about the reunion. Should be another great time at the Antlers Doubletree Hotel on the site of the old Antlers Hotel. Brings back many good memories thinking about the Cadet Club and other fun places. Block out Nov 5-9, 1997, for another attempt to rekin¬ dle our lost youth. Bet no one can stay up past midnight without having someone throwing water in your face to keep you awake. By then Ishould have lost 100 lbs. Hooray. Of course I’ll have gained 95 lbs. back. Such is life. Thanks again for the response on the Redtag Net. Keep the dialogue open so that we can come up with asystem that will work well for us. Check my e-mail address in the header. Go Redtags!

Norman I. Lee III

17532 N.E. 38th Court

Redmond, WA 98052

W: (206) 237-6004 H: (206) 882-0968

Internet (via Prodigy): HHMM30A® PRODIGY.COM

Percent members: 75

k.t*

Would you believe almost all inputs for this version of the Class News comes from e-mail. That means Ineed to get an update to the e-mail ad¬ dress list out onto the “Golden Boy net.” If you wish acopy via FAX let me know. That can be arranged if you provide the FAX number. For the sake of brevity, Iwill paraphrase most of the messages—although some were in themselves, brief.

Fred LINDAHL writes that he was recently granted tenure at the School of Business and Public Management at George Washington University (GWU). He is starting his fourth year at GWU, after several years on the Duke faculty. Oldest daughter, Virginia, graduated from GWU last May, and is now working on aresearch project at Duke Medical Center. Daughter Kristine is ajunior at Haverford College. Since retiring from the Air Force Reserve last year, Fred has been active in Civil Air Patrol at Bolling AFB. Fred added: “I’d like to encourage all our classmates, especially those retired ones with some time on their hands, to give CAP alook. It’s very well-structured and organized, and it’s away that we can really do something to help young people put aconstructive activity in their lives. And no one can do it better than us—it’s the ex¬ perience and knowledge and dedication of the senior members that makes CAP work.”

Joe Lee BURNS checked in just as he was dashing off to the 8th TFW Reunion in Austin. He was hoping to see any/many of you RatNet or CasBar troops there. Just in case, he vowed to hoist acool one (or two) in your honor! HQ was the Radisson Hotel on Town Lake. The hospitality suite was well placed to catch the bats at dusk leaving the briges(s) in search of prey. Golf at Balcones CC Friday and Saturday, Flight Suit par¬ ty Friday PM and nice dinner and “program” on Saturday night. Joe Lee was not sure who would be there, but hoped Robin Olds could make it. Both of Joe Lee’s sons attended—they’d not had the pleasure of aroom full of fighter pilots and gators vying to tell the best/most embarrassing story—primarily by talking the loudest. Joe Lee hopes to have them join up in Las Vegas for the rats Reunion in April, too! Final words of aparty¬ ing Fighter Pilot were—Drinks are on me! DEAD BUG!

Caroline PICKENS wrote the following about Frank BLACK’S Olym¬ pic Moment: “I think the guys of ’63 would like to know that Frank Black was one of the Olympic torch bearers in his hometown of

Thomaston, GA. He was nominated by aperson who pointed out that the Vietnam veterans had no homecoming parade, and this would be anice opportunity to honor these men and women. Frank was selected, and he wore under tlte official Olympic torch bearer shirt asash with the names of all the class of 1963 who had died in Vietnam. That was avery thoughtful tribute.” Caroline promised aphoto of Frank in the local paper, which was sent to her and Ed by afriend of Frank’s. At the time of this writing, the picture had not arrived. Ipromise to add it to the next available issue.

Caroline and Ed’s older son, Geoff, was married on August 15 (which was also their 32nd wedding anniversary) to Emiko Ishizuka, who Geoff met while he was teaching in Japan. The wedding was on Maui, according to Caroline areally magical place. There were about 18 relatives from each side who converged there for atruly multicultural, multilingual ex¬ perience. The newlyweds are living in Kobe, Japan for two-three years. They are expected back in the U.S. for awhile, but Caroline thinks they will always be moving back and forth between Japan and America. Younger son, Mark, is teaching English in China.

Gary BENDER wrote to get himself on the e-mail list. He also reported how much fun he had at the Army game last year, and it served as an ex¬ cuse to get up to Denver to visit friends. He was wondering if anything “organized” is planned this year—you bet! I’m looking for areport from Paul VERDIER. Gary reports Tijeras, NM (near Albuquerque) as home.

Itoo wanted to go to Colorado Springs in October to enjoy the festivities, but at the last moment, had to change plans to spend the same few days in San Francisco with my oldest. Susan is planning to attend the California Culinary Academy and she wants dad to help her check things out. She wants acareer change and has an idea she wants to be achef.

Received agreat hunting story from John NEHRING but this is afami¬ ly column. Sorry John. Ialso apologize for not recognizing the Olympics would be over before anyone read the latest issue of Checkpoints.

Bill AYERS checked in to get an e-mail list. Says he is not very good at “snail mail” but likes the electronic version much better—“nicer and easier”.

Bob ZAMBOLDI reported in from London, England where he is vice president Gases-Europe for Air Products and Chemical, acompany he has worked for since 1967. He and Marilyn are truly enjoying England where they have lived since 1994. They expect to be there into the spring of ’97 when they will head back to the HQ in Allentown, PA. Bob says they are loving every minute of it and taking the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. Bob and Marilyn state they have become good tour guides of London if anyone gets that way. Their address is: The Gatehouse, Old Ave, St. George’s Hill, Weybridge, Surrey KT13-0PX. Tele: 01932 857321.

He had firm plans to attend the 30th reunion in ’93 but some lastminute personal obligations forced acancellation thus as Bob puts it “...missing the chance to see alot of old friends that Ihaven’t seen for far too long. Idefinitely plan to attend the 35th. (Where did all the time go?)” That’s the attitude!

Bob added; “George KERN, who also lives in Allentown, suffered a stroke about ayear and ahalf ago. Ispoke to him last winter and he was making progress with his rehab but it is long and tedious. I’m sure he would appreciate some contact and good wishes from some old friends.”

Like Caroline, Tom FRYER promised aphoto but it also did not show up in time. The photo is of Wayne LEFORS, his wife, Angie, and Tom’s son Wesley’s wedding in Lubbock, May 25th. Wesley had ordered the sabers from USAFA—there were six sabers, but only four members of the Class of 1992. Hence, Wayne and Tom augmented them. Another must photo to print. Tom reports Angie stays very busy with the AFS exchange student program. She is on asix-state regional council.

Iknow most of you received Jimmie BUTLER’s letter: News of the 35th but just in case, and as areminder, Iwill include some of the highlights here. Jimmie does have copies of the Friday evening multimedia presentation we saw at the 30th Reunion: Ad Novos Mundos, Class of 1963, The First Thirty Years. The first-class videotape of the slides and soundtrack was originally offered for a$30 donation to the class’s contribution to the AOG Building Fund. About 60 extra copies were produced. Those are still available for a$30 donation (check to AOG Building Fund) sent to Jimmie. The video is guaranteed to stir up lots of memories of what it meant to be amember of the USAFA Class of 1963. You may order your copy by sending the check to Jimmie at 7635 Delmonico Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Jimmie’s telephone is (719) 528-5978.

Class Gift Report: As aresult of donations through our 30th reunion, the Class of 1963 presented just over $50,000 for the Building Fund. This included an anonymous gift of $16,300 from aclassmate who offered to make up the difference needed to reach our goal. As Jimmie reported, we all owe aspecial Class of 1963 Thank You. In recognition of our gift, the Class of 1963 is listed on aplaque as donors of the office of the AOG

president.

As to planning for the 35th Reunion, Jimmie, Ev VAUGHN and Stink STEINBRINK recently talked things over at an informal AOG lunch and using the old if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it philosophy, they expect to bring things together much as they did for the 30th. In ashort meeting at the 30th, the class voted to return in 1998 to the Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, assuming they offer another competitive bid. They are also following our desire by setting the USAFA-USNA game in midOctober 1998 for the date. (The 1998 football schedule should be set about mid-1997.)

Telcon with Roger SIMS: Called Roger to put him in touch with Ray HAMILTON. Roger and Pete HAMMERTON have formed an ad hoc diabetes support group and Ray wanted to join. That’s what classmates are for! Roger also reported he had been in touch with Microsoft discuss¬ ing the Microsoft on-line MSNBC project. Roger was not impressed with the Computer “Geek’s” version of News.

Please note the change in telephone numbers for me. Same company, same job (almost) just office with window, secretary, new title and aheck of alot more work. That’s it. Many thanks for the great input. Sure makes writing this article easy. Keep up the good work!

Bob Hovde

817 Dellwood Road

Huntsville, AL 35802

Home: (205) 882-9382

Work: (205) 880-0884/Fax: 880-0886

E-mail: The RJHs@aol.com

Percent members: 73

LETTERS: Dyna-gro Dave (NEAL) continues to keep track of wayward wrestlers. He wrote that my report that Thad WOLFE was retir¬ ing to live on Wolfe Street in Alexandria was wrong, again. (I only report what I’m told, in this case by Thad!) Dave says that the Wolfes needed to be in the mountains so they can ride their mountain bikes. Ergo, they have ended up in Rapid City, SD.

Dave also reports that the USAFA chapter of the Hell’s Angels planned to descend upon Sturgis, SD, for the annual biker rally there in August. The RlTCHEYs, the INGRAMs and another six or seven couples planned to ride to Sturgis on their Harleys. Being trained by the Air Force, however, they planned to stay at the Ellsworth AFB VOQ rather than at the campground with the other bikers.

Dave said he would have joined them, but none of his 12 motorcycles are aHarley, and he’d feel out of place on aNorton or Moto Guzzi. Besides, he had to work.

E-MAIL: Gaylord GREEN is at Stanford, where he is involved in building “the world’s most sophisticated satellite” for Marshall Space Flight Center. The satellite will test Einstein’s Theory of Relativity by measuring the curvature of space and the rotation of space as caused by the gravity of the earth. (Of course 1understood all of that! Didn’t you?) He goes on to say that they know Einstein was wrong, and this is one of the least-tested areas.

Ray LONGO has sent his e-mail address so Ican send any future “mailings”. Iguess that means that I’ll have to start sending things out. I’m not sure where “CompuServe” is but Ray’s wife, Norma, has an ad¬ dress at Duke, so maybe they are still in North Carolina.

Also over the wire Tom WEBSTER has some new e-mail software and is trying it out. Tom still lives in De Soto, TX, around the corner from where John HOFFMAN used to live. Tom returned to TRW in 1995 and worked at the Hanford site in Washington. Since his daughter was in high school and Kay was not very enthusiastic about moving, he spent the year going back and forth between Texas and Washington. With 10 years of total work for TRW on 1Sep 96 and having just turned 55, he retired and went back to Texas. He didn’t say it, but the fact that Kay is undergoing treatment for breast cancer probably had agreat deal to do with it, also.

Tom was involved with the waste cleanup at Hanford, and says it will probably be 25 years or longer before all of the waste materials are in a satisfactory state. Hanford was the place where the U.S. produced the plutonium for nuclear weapons for the last 50 years.

Tom reports that he talked with Mike POVICH in Spokane recently. Mike’s youngest son is in the Army, serving in Bosnia as an engineer. His other two sons are working in Philadelphia and Spokane. His daughter is astudent at the University of North Texas. Mike and his family had just spent some time camping at Glacier National Park. (My kids refuse to do Forced Family Fun anymore!) Tom also saw John HOFFMAN recently, when John ventured out of Arizona and was passing through Dallas. NOTE: If you have Tom’s phone number, change the area code from 214 to 972. The phone companies are trying to keep us confused.

NEWS: Dick HAWLEY was quoted by the Newport News Daily News as saying that overseas Air Force bases do not threaten naval aircraft car-

riers (which are built in Newport News). “We need an appropriate mix of land- and sea-based aircraft,” he is quoted as saying. “Bombers can play asimilar role to Navy aviation around the world, but we need abalance.

Meanwhile Harry PEARCE was in the news again, also. In discussing the UAW strike of General Motors in Dayton, Harry said that the parts plants must cut costs and get competitive with non-union rivals in order to survive. Anovel idea, but one that apparently enraged the union. Isn’t politics wonderful?

DIS WORKSHOP: While wandering the halls at the Distributed In¬ teractive Simulation (DIS) Workshop in Orlando in September, Iran into Bill DOUGLASS, who told me that Ineed to fix my spellcheck to spell his name right. Bill works for SAIC in Virginia. He has been the vice-chair of the Logistics Interest Group in the wonderful world of DIS. For those of you who care about DIS, that makes sense. For the rest of you, the DIS Workshop is made up of government and industry people who are trying to establish IEEE standards for interactive simulations.

LAST MINUTE ADDITIONS: Ron BLISS e-mails that as alawyer, he had to do alittle cross exam on Ed MECHENBIER’s story about the doc¬ tor telling him to have two-three drinks per week. Ron says that even when they lived together in Hanoi he thinks that Ed found away to ex¬ ceed two-three drinks per week!

Ron and Charlene spent two-and-a-half weeks in Spain and the Riveria recently. Front row seats at the Barcelona bullfight, cozy hotels atop mountains that fall into the blue Mediterranean, and adetermined sam¬ pling of nearly every type of wine known in France provided what Ron says are a“reminder that we should remember to play as well as work.” Both Erik and Jason are now out of college and grad school (which ex¬ plains why Ron can travel to Spain). When not raising the economy of Europe, Ron heads up his firm’s intellectual property practice (patents, trademarks, and trade secrets). He says that cutting adeal with aEuro¬ pean or Russian company is always an unforgettable experience.

Dick SLYE attended aSmart Weapons Training Course in which 1 teach asection on Air Force weapons. We managed to have lunch and dinner together one day. Dick is doing well in the Hampton, VA, area and gets to see other classmates fairly regularly especially when there are func¬ tions at Langley AFB.

That’s all for now. Keep those cards, letters and e-mails coming.

Rod Rodman

RR #1, Box 331

Pownal, VT 05261 (802) 823-7789

E-mail: rodnjudi@sover.net

Percent members: 69

Greetings once again from the Green Mountain State. The green moun¬ tains are starting to turn those beautiful fall colors, and, if it ever stops raining the usual throng of tourists will come by and drop some money on our cash-starved state.

It seems we now have two ’65ers in charge, Mike RYAN as CINCUSAFE, and Howell ESTES as CINC U.S. Space Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command. Congratulations to both of

you.

John SIDOR came through with an unrequested solicitation, for which Ithank him. Pictured below is the military Sidor clan. From left are son 2nd Lt. Greg Sidor, ’96; father John; daughter Capt. Stacy Sidor McNutt, ’88 (husband Capt. Ross McNutt, ’87, not in picture); and SRA John Robert Sidor. Thanks for the picture John.

Roy BRIDGES retired 1July 96 from Wright-Patterson and has settled in Colorado Springs with his wife, Benita. Roy says some vacation time is in order before moving on to any second career. Roy passed on that Boh FOERSTER retired 21 August 96 from USAFA. Bob was the last activeduty member of 24th Squadron. Good luck with your future, Roy and Benita.

Tim MCCONNELL came through from Alaska on my newly-acquired e-mail box. Tim said Bob PRICE hosted his former AOC, Glen Nordeen, back in July. Apparently Glen caught a50-pound king (salmon, Iguess) and had asmile wider than when he caught the whole squadron in the hall after taps. Last Italked to Tim he had more vacation time than on-thejob time, and it sounds as if he is still using it to enjoy the Alaskan sum¬ mers. Send some of that “king” to Vermont, Tim.

Pete MINER also came through with along e-mail message. Pete ob¬ tained an MS in rehabilitation counseling from Utah State and is engaged in self-employment in the world of assistive technology, Igather having to do with devices to aid those with various disabilities. Pete’s wife, Susie, works in the nonpro fi t-company world serving people with primarily mental and learning disabilities. Pete and Susie also spend agood deal of time raising their 21-month-old grandson. Pete plans amove from Utah back to his original home. New Hampshire, in four years. Pete finds Utah abit too conservative, even for aveteran military man. Good to hear from you Pete.

As Iwrite this (Sept. 18), John BLAHA is in space for arendezvous with the Mir Space Station sometime tonight. To hear the news you’d think John forgot to get aboard. Picking up Shannon Lucid and space station trash and dropping off supplies seem to be all the news media can get right. Oh well, John, we know you’re there. In fact, you’ll probably still be there when this comes out in December. Maybe Brenda will send you acopy. Good luck, friend. We’ll look forward to your return.

That’s all folks! Disappointingly, Isent out 15 personal requests for in¬ formation to fellow classmates and received three in return. It’s fun and enjoyable doing this column, but only if Iget some help from you all. I’m coming up on two years in this scribe position and it may be time to look for areplacement who has adifferent set of contacts. Anyone interested, please let me know.

Address Changes: James BEAVERS to 2490 S.W. 14th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608; Roy BRIDGES to 4295 Zurich Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-7526; George DUNKELBERG to 165 Stonehaven Way, Seneca, SC 29672; Charles HAAS to 1135 Hastings Drive, Arl¬ ington, TX 76013-1938; James LIPHAM to 21 Panther Ridge Road, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747; and Douglas MELSON to 3218 Joshua Park, Reno, NV 89502.

Ryan Denny

1210 Applewhite Road O’Fallon, IL 62269

Home: (618) 624^255

Work: (314) 232-4180

E-mail: 74552.336@Compuserve.com

Percent members: 75

Greetings Redtags! My deadline for this article is the week before our 30th Reunion, so you may have to wait until next time to hear all the details about old men with canes telling war stories about painting airplanes red.

However, Ido have stories from afew practice reunions that were held around the country. Gary PALMER sent me agreat letter about a‘66 practice reunion in Washington, DC. He writes: “We had 57 people, in¬ cluding Lew MOORE’S two sons. Attendees: Tony BARNARD, Mike CONNORS, Ron DAVIS, Lou FINCH, Ken FUNKHOUSER, Phil GARDNER, Jamie GOUGH, Bob HOH, Gary JOHNSON, Jay LEVAN, Fritz MCDOUGALL (co-host), JO MCFALLS, Lew MOORE, John MARSHALL, Jim MULLEN, Pat O’LEARY, Gary PALMER (co¬ host), Mike PARMENTIER, Mike POWELL, Dan RADTKE, Rocky RESTON, Jim ROBERTS, Chuck ROSE, Walt SCHRECKER, Tom SHEPLER, Steve SOLLENBERGER, Paul SPENCER, Rick STRONG, Connie TEETZ, Hal WEED. The Schreckers and the Restons celebrated their 30th anniversaries with us all. Terry O’DONNELL planned to come, but daughter’s graduation activities prevented him from attending. Responded, but unable to attend: Fred ALBERTSON, Brad ASHTON (wife had ababy boy in April), Ed BAILEY, Mason BOTTS (his 30th an¬ niversary), Bob BOWERS, Gary EGLINTON (scuba diving in Honduras), Dave FALES (anniversary), John GROZIER (with Jerry ALLEN for Jerry’s son’s wedding), Jim HAMERNICK (sent agreat up¬ date), Tom KINKAID, Bill MCCORMICK (wife, Debbie, recently passed away), John MAYBEE, Jim NANGLE, Joe NARSAVAGE (moving to Brevard, NC), Bill NENNINGER, Ed SHIRLEY (moved to San An¬ tonio), Don SHULTIS, Larry SIDWELL, Jim SIMPSON, Don

The Military Sidor Clan

WALKER (moved to San Antonio to be chief info officer for USAA), Mike WHEELER, and Pat Work, wife of T.W. WORK.

“Fritz and Suzanne decorated with ared theme (flowers and balloons). People reviewed atable full of AFA memorabilia, including apile of Dodos. We opened with amemory moment for our classmates who have gone before; Tom Shepler related the story of George SPITZ’ recent in¬ terment at Arlington Cemetery which included aflyover, as amoment for us to focus on the others who have gone before. We moved on to apop quiz of questions involving ’66 (sample: Q—Which classmate has his name listed on the New York Stock Exchange? A—Keith Withycombe); winners got two bottles of wine. We had an Italian dinner at the restaurant (Paradiso Restaurante Italiano, near Springfield Mall; partowned by an AFA graduate, Sal SPEZIALE, ’78). After dinner, Tony Barnard talked about the AFA Society and their project to assist Habitat for Humanity in the fall. Bob Hoh then talked about the reunion in September. Finally, Walt Schrecker recited the “Ode to ’66” from our Hundredth Night Party. There was disco music available, but Ididn’t see anyone dance; they were too involved in talking and sharing memories. At the end (midnight or so) Fritz and Ilet one of the red balloons go into the night sky, to carry the message that we still remember classmates from Pete JOHNSTON on.” Thanks for the letter Gary!

Another practice reunion was held in San Antonio at Harry ICKE’s hacendia. Some of the attendees were Jess COGLEY, who is abroker with Prudential Securities; Charlie CHRISTIAN, the local surgeon; Den¬ nis MEIER, who works for alocal defense contractor and whose son just graduated from the zoo; Eddy SHIRLEY, who just moved to San An¬ tonio, is working for BoozAllen, and who just got married (he’s always been abusy guy!); Mack SIMMONS, working for SRA; Bill RANKIN, who is playing AF spouse for his Brig Gen wife, Karen, and doing alittle consulting on the side; Norm RATHJE, who retired afew months ago from MPC and is working for Merrill Lynch. Don WALKER, who moved to San Antonio recently and is the chief of Information for USAA. Harry says that it was great to get everyone together with the wives and relive some of our experiences. They got so busy talking that he left his camera laying on the coffee table and forgot to “capture the moment” on film, so you all will just have to imagine what those guys all looked like. (Pretty scary, eh?) Some of the folks in San Antonio that were not able to make it to Harry’s but who checked into the net were Nat SANDERSON, who was covering for about seven other doctors in the area; Mike MORAN, who was out flying for Northwest; Tony ZAMBELLI, who was out flying for United; and Bill EUBANK, who is alay minister and was busy with his church that day. Thanks, Harry, for agreat report on another practice reunion.

Asad note—the AOG just notified me of the death of two of our classmates. Rich HILKER died of aheart attack in May. He had been working as apainter (a life-long love) in Boulder before he died. Bill STUART passed away in April. He had been living in Panama City, FL.

Other short notes from the AOG—Ron URNER PhD is living in Long¬ mont, CO; Pat O’BRIEN has moved from Albuquerque to Tucson; John ALLEN retired from Langley AFB and is living in Austin, TX; and Joe NARSAVAGE has moved from Springfield, VA to Brevard, NC.

Once again, this counts as my Christmas card to all of you guys—ex-

Make your tax-deductible donation now to The Air Force Academy Fund. Your Support Helps Develop Leaders With Vision For Tomorrow.

cept that I’ve spared you all the details of the over-achieving Denny clan. So in gratitude, Iexpect that you will all send me anews-filled card this year, OK? Until then—Happy Landings!

Larry Wilson

13100 Pinehurst Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111

Home: (505) 291-8949

Work: (505) 846-2510

DSN: 246-2510

Percent members: 64

Hola, Compadres—it’s that time again, when Idun you for not sending your class contacts and other input to me to share with the group. Luckily for us all, afew did. So no lecture. Only subtle encouragement.

First came anice letter from Arch ARCHIBALD, who expressed justified pride in the accomplishments of his son, also an ARCH (III). He followed in Arch IPs footsteps closely by earning his appointment to the AFA, then working hard to survive there. Arch II described his son’s following abit too closely in his own academic footsteps and fighting the same battles with the dean. But he too perservered, and succeeded. Arch III held anumber of key USAFA leadership and training positions, was his squadron’s ring rep, and worked to produce aquality print for the Class of ’96. Arch II said that Arch III exceeded everything that he had accomplished at the Academy. Quite alegacy. Arch II commissioned his son—with tremendous pride—and said that hearing his name read at the graduation ceremonies was the high point of his own Air Force career. Arch III heads south to Kirtland AFB where he will join the security police.

Proud father with new graduate and 2nd Lt Arch Archibald III.

Arch II said he doesn’t see too many folks from his digs on the west side of San Antonio, but he had seen Laney CORMNEY recently after Laney’s return from along assignment in Korea working foreign military sales. He is now stationed at Randolph AFB. Arch and wife, Faye, joined Pete and Pauline HUGDAHL and Ray and Sue WATTS at the USAFA Alamo Chapter’s annual Founders Day dinner. Pete toasted the Class of ’67, whose representation in that group exceeded all others. Pete and Ray are both well into their “retirement” careers with USAA. Arch also spoke with Tom MENZA in Colorado Springs. Tom is busy with his law prac¬ tice but expects to help with our Big 3-0 reunion and homecoming next year (can you believe it?). Tom told Arch that Don OWEN is in banking in Colorado Springs. Arch tried to call Mike and Debbie THOMPSON but learned that they have moved on (see below). Peyton COLE is enjoy¬ ing retired life in Bozier City, LA. Lastly, Arch also occasionally bumps into Greg LOSER, retired in the Randolph AFB area. Congratulations on your legacy graduate Arch, and thanks for the information.

Back to the THOMPSONS: Mike and Debbie and family pulled out of Colorado Springs and moved to Olympia, WA. Other info from the AOG: Chuck SIKORA moved from Champaign, IL to Waynesville, NC. Gene LUPIA moved from Springfield to Fairfax Station, VA. And Ralph PALMER moved from the Golden State to the Cornhusker State and his new home in Wilber, NE.

This summer Ireceived apackage with the intriguing return address of Horsell, Woking, Surrey in the UK, from which John HALLIDAY fired off anote with some of his interesting contacts. He recently moved to Merrie Olde England from the Los Angeles area which he described as be¬ ing “...not exactly aresidential hot spot or retirement Mecca for zoomies of our generation.” John is on an exchange with the Center for Defense Analysis and he will be working on aBritish Army logistics structure study. He spent the past five-plus years running RAND’s logistics pro¬ gram for the U.S. Army, and he and family look forward to their change of location and clientele. Wife, Pat, is taking abreak from teaching at

Fritz McDougall, wife Suzanne, Dianne and Gary Palmer with ’66 Class Banner.

Santa Monica College and #2 daughter, 16-year-old Brenna, will attend the American School in Surrey while #1 daughter Cate returns to the CONUS and the Uof Dayton in international studies.

John had some info on Bruce DON, who has been with RAND working on Air Force, then Army and now commercial policy issues, since John swore him into the AF Reserves some 15 years back. Bruce recently took charge of the Critical Technologies Institute for RAND and will locate in Washington, DC. John made an Internet contact with Jim STRICKLAND who works for the state of Delaware in beautiful downtown Dover. And John was inspired by that contact to seek and find Dan GIBSON, now an ANG BG located in Sacramento. That contact was delayed abit because Dan had to learn his e-mail address from his 14-year-old son.

SOMEWHERE IM THE EASTERN PROVINCE UD! ARABIA

John sent some photos of himself and various accomplices in Haiti, Saudi and Bosnia. Nothing from Somalia or Rwanda as he “...doesn’t do Africa...” As he says, one does travel to some interesting areas working for RAND. Bruce DON was also in Saudi and distinguished himself as the only one on his team to wear atie, which led to his being entitled “Geek of Arable.” (NOTE: the picture indicates there are more than one tiewearing geeks there.)

Ihad occasion recently to be in AFOTEC at Kirtland and thought I’d drop in and kibitz with their CV, Bob MULDROW. Idropped in and found an empty office...it seems he had retired ashort time before. His office said he got an offer too good to refuse, and exited in favor of greener civilian pastures. The other story from aconfidential informant was that he was tagged one too many times to again be the base chairman for the CFC drive. That was the last straw and he said “AMF” and chucked it. But that was only rumor.

Here’s an editorial comment: If you are still on active duty, sign your family up for TRICARE Prime. If you are retired, work to get signed up, though there are some limitations in some places. Don’t count on spaceavailable medical care in your local AF or other military medical facility: the bean counters have limited that option pretty well. The best bet going is TRICARE Prime. And stop smoking and limit your sun exposure and your alcohol intake and your calorie intake and get your aerobic exercise and check in with your friendly local clinic about the lower end cancer screening you should have at age 50... the list goes on. Take care of yourselves so you can enjoy your retirements. Too bad we cannot take better care of ourselves retroactively.

That’s it for this edition. Except for the personal note that Iam now the proud (?) father of two teenagers. Life was so much simpler back when they didn’t think for themselves.

Vaya con Dios, Amigos.

Tim Davidson

9712 Hidden Valley Road

Vienna, VA 22181-6094

(703) 255-5313/Fax: (703) 255-5377

E-mail: timd@erols.com

Percent Members: 66

HELLO ’68! It was aglorious summer in Virginia, with records set for cool, rather than 90-degree-plus days. Irecognize that our gang down south and out west did not have similar experiences, but with all the heat generated just afew miles down the road on Capitol Hill, it felt good to have the Fahrenheit down while the political rhetoric was setting record highs.

CONSTELLATIONS ON THE MOVE: Tony ROBERTSON AND

Charlie COOLIDGE—three stars and two stars, respectively—received opportunities to excel again, with Tony assuming command of 15th Air Force, headquartered at Travis AFB, CA, and Charlie assuming duties as the director of Operations and Plans for Air Education and Training Command at Randolph AFB, TX. Congratulations to both of you and best of luck in your new assignments.

IT’S ABOY! From left are Caroline, Andrew, and John Tedor.

LONG BLUE LINE DEPT: Miguel Ross GERHARDT, formerly the youngest progeny of ’68’s Long Blue Line,” please welcome Andrew William TEDOR, our newest little guy. Proud parents, John and Caroline TEDOR, also claim Andrew to be the newest member of the ’68 chapter of FFPA (Future Fighter Pilots of America). Andrew was born on June 24th and tipped the scales at six pounds, 13 ounces. John writes that mom and baby are doing fine, but are exhausted. He also extends an invitation to classmates who want to check out the beaches at Oso Bay (near NAS Corpus Christ!) to stop by for avisit. Home phone: (512) 985-0330.

PROUD PAPA, TOO DEPT: As mentioned in the past couple of col¬ umns, USAFA’s Class of ’96 has more than apassing interest to one each ’68 Class Scribe. In arecent letter from Roger WILES, Ifound asomeone who shares asimilar pride in this class’ success. Roger’s son, Lt Andrew WILES, is slated to begin his stint at Vance AFB, OK for pilot training in October.

IT’S ALIEUTENANT! Erom left are Roger, Andrew, and Catherine Wiles at ’96’s Graduation Banquet.

After Roger’s retirement from Bergstrom AFB, he and his wife, Catherine, remained in the Austin area. He now teaches secondary math in the Austin school system. Over the past couple of years, Roger has run into Chad SWEDBERG, who provides management expertise to Travis County; Randy JOHNSON, who is afinancial advisor for amajor na¬ tional company; Pat O’GRADY, who moved into the area from Califor¬ nia; Tom HARKNESS, who is with alocal law firm; and Art MILLER, who is with one of the local computer/hi-tech companies. If you are in the area, Roger and Catherine extend an invitation to stop by.

COMRADE COMES

HOME: More than 26 years have passed since Jack DUFFY’S 0-2 went down in Southeat Asia. He was one of our fi rst classmates to fly in combat and one of our first to be acasualty of the Vietnam War. After years of difficulty in locating and then acquiring his remains. Jack will be brought home and buried in Arlington Cemetery on October 18th. Classmates in the greater D.C. area will be notified of the event and invited to pay final tribute to their comrade-in-arms.

The rarified air at the Pentagon provided aperfect setting for one of our own to achieve great things and be amover and shaker in the Air Na¬ tional Guard. After service breaks, time with the State of Colorado’s At¬ torney General’s Office, time spent as alaw school profesor, etc., Jim

John Halliday (center left) and Bruce Don (center right) and some strangers in Saudi.

THOMPSON received along list of accolades from his promoting of¬ ficer, Major General Don SHEPPARD, ’62, prior to the official posting of orders which promoted Jim to colonel. Charlie SEIFERT, Bob JOHNSTON, and Imanaged to squeeze into the packed conference room filled with family, friends, and colleagues. Of special note was the atten¬ dance of Jim’s mother and brother. For those who attended, the family resemblance was remarkable! Jim and Brinda’s smiles told it all...truly a class act! Congratulations to both of you and your family! m ■i .f-

From left are Maj. Gen. Sheppard, Jim and Brinda Thompson.

LOST LETTER DEPT: To Jay BARNES, my most humble apologies for putting your letter in such asafe place that Ididn’t find it until Iwas getting ready to write this column. Jay wrote that he helped to put apilot training reunion together with Henry HUNGERBEELER and Larry EVANOFF for the Class of 70-01 from Laughlin AFB, TX in the fall of 1994. About half of the class showed up and had agreat time getting a real hands-on look at the C-17 and its training department. They also managed to eat alot of Carolina roast pig and crabs and oysters, put down afair supply of Charleston’s Killian Red, play around of golf, and spend some time on the beach.

Jay flies 757s for Continental and serves weekend duty with the Reserves flying C-141s out of Charleston. Jay also passed on the news about several classmates. Dave BOGART is on Long Island with TWA. Gary MCDONALD is in St. Louis also with TWA. Chuck LEWIS is with UPS and lives near St. Louis. Gene THOMPSON is hot into commercial real estate and just moved to Canton (near “Dee-troit”), ML Rick BOOKER works for United Air Lines and lives close to Travis AFB in Suisun, CA. DJ MROSLA flies for Southwest and lives in Fairfield, CA (also near Travis). Dewey MROSLA is with Continental Air Lines and lives in Arvada, CA. Tom ZYROLL is in pharmaceuticals (that’s abig word for doing drugs, Maude) in Kingwood, TX (near Houston). Fred WEVODAU is back home in Fullerton, CA after having spent some time spreading the gospel to citizens of the former Soviet Union. Bob WILLIAMS is retired with aSanta Claus-type beard in Great Falls, MT.

As you may remember from last column. Bob STIER is in Papillon, NE (near Omaha). Wayne PETERSEN has moved into anew place in Trophy Club (DFW), TX. Dave OBERG is with UPS in Louisville, KY. Doc HOLODAY flies for Northwest and lives in Alexandria, VA. A1 DYER has switched careers from law to computer software in Ellicott Ci¬ ty, MD—and was voted “the most dif fi cult to recognize.” Vic OTROSKO is in Lawrenceville, GA (near Atlanta) and is switching careers from pilot to anesthesiologist. Bill BAZAR formerly flew for Eastern and is now flying for another company out of Seattle. Jim JOHNSON, also formerly with Eastern, now does engineering work out of Greenville, OH. Bruce MCGRAY is with ANG in Brandywine, MD. John CHAPMAN is in the Pentagon working survival stuff. Bill DAVITT just retired from the Army and is setting up his own ophthamologist practice in El Paso, TX.

Jay asked if anyone had current info on Bob HUGHES or Bill BAZAR, to please pass it to him at 235 South Valley Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. Thanks for the great letter. Jay!

BUMPED INTO DEPT: Saw Jim NEU at the Air Force Association Convention in D.C. in September. Jim is with the Hughes Corporation out of L.A. Also heard that Stu THOMPSON was at the convention and is the new vice president for Business Development for McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, CA. Congrats to both you guys on landing such great jobs.

’68 SPOTLIGHT

The ’68 Spotlight for our fall 1996 column falls on Tom O’BEIRNE. Tom is currently the assistant vice president and division manager for the

Systems, Strategy, and Policy Division of Science Applications Interna¬ tional Corporation. Tom had asuper 25-year career in the Air Force serv¬ ing in anumber of fighter assignments and staff positions. He flew A-37s in Southeast Asia, T-38s at Vance, A-7s at Davis-Monthan, F-5s in Saudi Arabia, and F-16s at Hahn AB in West Germany. Among his notable staff positions, he was assigned to the Military Personnel Center at Ran¬ dolph AFB, TX and had several senior staff positions at the Pentagon. While at the Pentagon, he served as the executive officer to the assistant vice chief of staff of the Air Force and vice commander of the Air Force Studies and Analysis Agency. Tom is agraduate of the National War Col¬ lege and retired in the rank of colonel.

When asked what the Academy meant to him, Tom replied, “It is something Iam very proud of. Iwrote to my congresswoman when Iwas in 5th grade to ask for an appointment. The Academy was all my idea. What Ithink is really important and impresses me most about my time at the Academy, is how enduring the friendships and values are that Ifound there.’’

On life lessons, Tom believed, the best part of me is my friends and family. It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do, basic values learned at the Academy serve you well in your family, military career, and work¬ ing in private industry.’’

Thanks for your thoughts, Tom, and much success in your second great career.

Lisa and Isend our best wishes from our family to yours for agreat holiday season. Take care, keep ’em flying, and keep those cards, letters, and photos coming in.

Lindsey Parris 5926 Colfax Ave. Alexandria, VA 22311

Home: (703) 998-0488

Percent Members: 63

■VEttSf

It’s the fall of the year again. Pigskins are flying, shoulder pads crunch¬ ing, and colors coming. Thirty all-too-short years ago, we were in the midst of our first USAFA year as non-doolies, Nike swooshes had not yet adorned the cadet uniforms, and the Olympics were without such events as the two-man Windsor-knot tying, Greco-Roman water polo, and syn¬ chronized badminton. How did we ever make it, deprived as we were? The tea and coffee chits must have worked.

For anew fi rst, there’s lots of news from and about lots of ’69ers this time, and information from “guest columnist” number two to pass along. So 1don’t have to manufacture stories to fill up our allotted fivepage maximum! Onward.

In the still-on-active-duty-and-loving-it department, Gerry BOESCHE continues to do agreat job as deputy athletic director at USAFA—give him acall for those rare ducats. John HOPPER has moved from his duties as USAFA’s commandant to take over as the vice director of Logistics on the Joint Staff in Washington. Isaw him in the Pentagon Athletic Club last week, and he looked as if he could have just graduated. Also met in the POAC was Terry BALVEN, who has returned to the Pen¬ tagon after astint at Wright-Patterson as the programmer for AFMC. Terry is now the chief of Program Integration in Air Force Acquisition, which means he’s a“money” guy—but there’s not enough of it, so he re¬ quests that you send him some, for the good of the AF! Another Terry, the SCHWALIER flavor, is returning to the building as well, where he

The O’Beirnes of Oak ton, VA, From left are Tom, Pam, Scott, and Brian.

IT’S ACOLONEL!

will be the director of Operations in the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations on the Air Staff. During some recent consulting v./ork, I ran across Foot INGERSOLL’s name on several documents and wish he’d drop by on one of his trips from the Special Operations wing in Florida—the Class News could use ageographic wrap-up on goings-on down in the Sunshine State.

Just having retired is Tom MIKOLAJIK. Fie and Carmen are heading south to the Charleston, SC area where they are building their dream home in Mount Pleasant. Tom looks forward to seeing and hosting any ’69ers who may head that way. Tom concluded his distinguished career as asenior leader in the Air Staff’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics.

Not on active duty, but acting like it, is Dan THOMAS, who attended the Oshkosk Fly-In Convention during the first week of August (there, Dan heard H. OWNBY narrating apiece on the Ravens for the Ex¬ perimental Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America, more on which follows). Dan has acquired anew toy, aPiper Dakota, and the instrument rating to go with it; he spent his 50th birthday working on aseapiane cer¬ tification in aDeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver on floats up in Tacoma. His company, FOCUS, is still going great guns in the corporate business strategy consulting business, which continues to take him around the world to enviable locations! The golf course is still near his company’s of¬ fices, in Palo Alto. Flying, golf, great weather. What we all aspired to at one time or another.

Dave ASTLE, flying for Northwest and living locally, called with news that Steve SOTEROPOULIS, now acontractor, was in town; we tried to arrange alunch or COB gathering, but failed, so Ican’t give you addi¬ tional news on Sot, who has too long been absent from these pages (as have many, many others—cards, letters, e-mails, calls anyone?). My last personal sighting of Steve; 1973, NKP, Nail Hole, with Rusty Nail in hand.

Received anice note from John BUCKNER, who builds on the airline pilot theme and offers up the following information on ’69ers flying for

FEDEX: Vic MARTIN (MD-11 fi rst of fi cer in Anchorage, AK), Scott BENCH (A300/310 FO out of Memphis), Bill SAVAGE (A300/310 FO out of Dallas), Dick WHITE (727 second officer living in San Antonio), and of course John himself, who now lives in Fort Collins and can’t im¬ agine living anywhere near D.C. (and he’s right!).

Now, back to H., who has had an active summer. Joining H. at the Oshkosh event, which commemorated the war in Southeast Asia, were Terry MURPHY and John DAVIDSON, “Ravens” all, and John YOUNG, who was an 0-2 FAC in Nam and Laos. Accompanying photo pictures this quartet. H. represented U.S. aviators from Southeast Asian wars at the annual meeting of the Federation Nationale Andre Maginot (the largest French veteran’s organization) which commemorated the French Indo-China War Memorial in St. Raphael, France, which serves the same function as the Vietnam Memorial on the Mall in D.C. After H.’s address to the Federation’s assembly, he received the “Medaille An¬ dre Maginot.” Thanks to H. for continuing to represent us so widely.

Acouple of inquiries to Les DYER and, presto, Ilearned that Ted PURYEAR is in San Francisco and that Scott BENCH may fly out of Memphis but actually lives in Germantown, is married to aFEDEX cap¬ tain, and still swings golf clubs southpaw—and sweetly. No surprises here.

There were some big doings out Portland way in August, as Jeff TOBOLSKI, Dick SWANSON, Roy COPPINGER, and Les gathered for a(what else) microbrew pub crawl. Tobo is the only person known to ’69 brew aficionados who has actually invested in abrew pub (rather than talked about it) and is making money to boot. Tobo and wife, Judy, have four daughters; Swannie and Sue have ason and daughter. Continuing one of the Class’s great rivalries, Roy and wife, Lindsay, squeaked out a narrow dart match victory over Les and Connie. Mugs Away! That microbrew pub may never be the same.

Tobo echoed one of my questions—“Where the XXXX is Tom KEN¬ DALL?” This issue is right up there with the “Where’s Waldo” and Thomas the Tank Engine sagas. Rumor has it that he is flying for Southwest and living near Salt Lake City, having come in from the cold of flying for PanAm out of Germany. Come on home. Little Sheba!

Today Ireceived anote and picture from Robin HANSON, who recently climbed Crestone Needle Peak, the 54th and final 14,000-foot mountain in Colorado, completing agoal he began in the summer of 1978. It has kept him in shape, taken him throughout Colorado to some of the finest wilderness areas in the States, and kept his adrenaline pump¬ ing when he wasn’t minding his five-year-old twins (several of the Fourteeners,” as many of you know, present some exposure difficulties, meaning “you slip, you die”). Big kudos due here, guys. Add “don’t go mountain climbing with Robin H. to the list of cautions that begins with “never you-know-what into the wind.”

Other recent conventioners included Buff TIBBETTS, Dave SPENCER, and Marty CAVATO, pictured with afamiliar commandant icon from our cadet era during the River Rats reunion in Atlanta last May. Spence gave the guys atour of the new F-22 fighter at LockheedMartin, where he works. Marty flies for Delta, and Iam not sure what Buff is into these days, though his daughter and Marty’s are entering the University of Florida, carrying on aCAVATO/TIBBETTS combination that has proved itself so ably and so repeatedly in the past, through much thick and some thin.

Watching the credits for Apollo 13 flash by the screen, Inoticed a familiar name—David MUMME, who is still fl ying for NASA out of Houston and helping make the likes of Tom Hanks look good on screen.

Unfortunately, we are about out of space, as the Checkpoints editor imposes astrict limit on scribes. Therefore, Icannot bring you in its uncut completeness the full text of the terrific guest column Terry BRADY penned. Iwill defer all but his wrapup of ’69ers flying for United until the next installment.

“I was charged by our scribe to update the airline pilots in our class happily employed by United. They are: Tony DELCAVO, DEN 737 F/0 living in Littleton, CO; Rick DENAULT, 747 standards captain living in Boulder, CO; JR RICHARDS, LAX 757 F/O living in High Point, NC; Bugs FORSYTHE, ORD 320 captain living in Edmund, OK; Mike GUKICH, 737 instructor living in Denver; George BONELLI, LAX 757

Marty Cavato, Buff Tibbetts, General Olds and Dave Spencer at the River Rats reunion.

John Young, John Davidson, H. Ownby and Terry Murphy at the Oshkosh Fly-In Convention in August 1996.

Robin Hanson on Crestone Peak.

F/O living in Phoenix; Tom MOSLEY, LAX 747 F/O living in Federal Way, WA; John NADOLSKI, ORD 320 F/O living in Aurora, IL; Fred SCHWARZE, SFO 767 captain living in Battleground, WA; and me, 767 instructor living in Evergreen, CO.”

That’s about it, fellow grey tags. Root for the Falcons, send informa¬ tion, and ready yourselves for the 30th, now just three years away! All best wishes, Lindsey.

Tony Marietta

1070 Knollwood Circle

Monument, CO 80132

Home: (719) 488-3201/Fax: (719) 481-8768

Work: (719) 593-8888

E-mail: usafa70@aol.com

Percent members: 61

If they sold stock in e-mail, its value would have gone through the roof. Thanks for all the responses. Don’t forget to follow up with pictures.

Mark MILLER sends afollow-up to our last issue. Apparently someone who obviously didn’t run abackground check hired Mark LACAILLADE, as he is working with Hughes in El Segundo, CA. Mark M. mentioned that their two families live only acouple of miles from each other in Palos Verdes, though the close proximity of two AFA grads pro¬ bably violates some California law. The picture provides proof of LACAILLADE’s tremendous dexterity while pinning on MILLER’S new eagles, though Iwould bet he punctured MILLER’S shoulder blade in the process. Also pictured is Mark MILLER’S wife, Karen. Mark M. said he periodically sees Chris CATALDI, astill-single fi nancial analyst for Ame :an Express who’s doing something right, as he lives ablock off the beach. While pumping iron at the fitness center, Mark sees Will FORD, single and working for aLong Beach bank. TIT

"Mark, my shoulder, my shoulder!”

Received agreat newspaper article about Ken WHITE’S dad. Col Maynard White, who was commander of the 46th Reconnaissance Sq. The article details Ken Jezek’s report (OSU’s Byrd Polar Research Center) that Col White was aboard the first plane to fly over the North Pole on Oct. 16, 1946. Adefinite piece of aviation history!

Joe BOYLES notes that last issues’ picture of the ’70 grads at an Air Warfare Symposium reminded him of areunion of Cook County Jail former inmates. Idon’t know about that, but the first definition of “sym¬ posium” in Webster’s is “a drinking party especially following a banquet.” Joe sees Mike UPSON at various base functions between Eglin and Hurlburt, and sees Harry STRITTMATTER frequently, since they only work one floor apart at Eglin. Joe also reports that he and Joe MC¬ CLELLAND golfed at Bluewater Bay, wherever that is. Joe and wife, Linda, plan to do some farming in the near future, and hope to offer periodic crop symposiums for ’70 grads.

John and Diane MITCHEL, who incidentally celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary (Congratulations!), sent anote. In 1992, John retired in Dayton, which he feels is agreat place for family. He works with asecurities firm, goes to grad school in economics, serves as TROA secretary and newsletter editor, coaches basketball for both girls and boys, and, as he puts it, “worries about the future of Democracy, especially the effectiveness of the two-party system.” Whew! Wife, Diane, teaches at Sinclair Community College. Son Chris (18) at 6'4" and growing hopes to use his basketball skills in college and possibly even at AFA. Coach Minton—take note. Chelsea (11) is doing great. Betsy (15) recently returned from achurch trip in Dallas to help disadvantaged families, and also spent some time with her godparents, Doug and Sharon BARON.

Got anote from Rob ROBISON who lives in Seattle with his wife.

Pam. Rob’s two sons graduated from Wichita State in Kansas and from the University of Nebraska. After retirement Rob joined United Airlines and flies the 737. Awhile back, he flew with Mike THOMAS, who lives in Vancouver, WA. Rob saw Cookie VILLARREAL at the United training center in Denver, which certainly seems to be aprudent safety move on United’s part. Thanks for the info, Rob!

Pat MCBRIDE (’68), brother of our classmate Bob MCBRIDE, sent an e-mail. Iwas instructed by this former upperclassman to admonish his brother. Bob, and tell him to get off his duff and send me some info about wife, Jackie, and the family. Bob, consider yourself admonished. Pushy upperclassmen are always in our face!

Jeff HUMPTON writes that he now works with E-Systems, which does most of its work in the ‘black world” of classified stuff with intelligence agencies. Ican honestly say that Ihave absolutely no idea what he’s talk¬ ing about, which Ithink is good. For Jeff and others who are trying to locate elusive grads or their affiliates: Isaw aTV ad which claimed they can find ANYONE for $59. Their phone number is 1-800-US SEARCH. I really didn’t make this up, although it does appear to have too many let¬ ters in the phone number. At least it’s not a900 number.

Received an update from Steve MARTIN who works for HewlettPackard in Fort Collins, CO and has been for almost 20 years. He is in charge of the marketing for Network Management Software for the telecom industry and thoroughly enjoys his job and HP. Steve has two boys in college in Colorado, CU and Regis. Both play soccer, and neither one felt the uncontrollable urge to attend the Blue Zoo. Steve said he heard from Tim CAREY and that he retired in August. Steve also sees Phil MOORE occasionally, probably at one of those symposiums.

Ireceived arequest from acadet who is trying to get in touch with our classmate Clifford Roy KING. The AOG does not have any current info on him. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the elusive KING, please give me acall. Thanks!

Got anote and picture from Ron KELLY. The photo shows some hungry grads attending Tim CAREY’s retirement party in June. The guys in the photo, starting on the right with Tim CAREY (both hands on the table and wanting more food) and going counterclockwise, are: Tim CAREY, retired as the division chief in charge of AF Weapons. Scary thought. Col Jim BRECHWALD, in charge of Test and Evaluation for the Air Staff. Brig Gen Tome WALTERS, at the time of the picture assigned to the National Military Command Center and scheduled to become the new director of Acquisition for SO, Airlift and Training on the SECAF’s staff. Col Ron KELLY, in charge of AF Special Operations. Maj Gen (must be older than the other guys) Greg MARTIN, new direc¬ tor of Requirements on the Air Staff. Col Wade PATON, working for the Secretary of Defense in Operational Test. Col Steve MACISAAC, in charge of US Special Operations Command Washington Office in the Pentagon. Sounds like a“Who’s Who” of the Pentagon. This photo represents only asmall portion of the active-duty grads who work in the Pentagon. Those unwilling to eat the food at CAREY’s luncheon or mill¬ ing in the lobby were Col Lee MCKINLEY, division chief in Long Range Plans working for the Chief of Staff; Brig Gen Curt EMERY, working in BMDO; Col Dick O’CONNOR, heading for Panama; Randy DILL and wife. Sue (Randy is retired in Florida. Have no idea what he was doing there.); Dave STERLING, retired AF, now acontractor in the modeling and simulation business at the Pentagon.

Spoke

"How come Carey is the only one that gets to eat?”

recently with Dave GAW, and he and wife, Jan, are doing great here in the Springs. Daughter Tammy is asenior at the Univ of Oklahoma, majoring in sports medicine and physical therapy; son Adam is afreshman at Adams State; and daughter Joy is afreshman at Rampart High School, excelling in gymnastics and track. Dave mentioned that one other classmate besides Greg MARTIN also has two stars. But because of

official magazine policy, Ican’t divulge this info unless Tim KINNAN ac¬ tually contacts me or Isee apicture of the stars on his shoulders. Con¬ gratulations to both Curt and Tim!

John VERARDO wrote to remind me that it has been 30 years since we graduated from the AFA Prep School and then spent the summer at “Camp USAFA”. Ithink Ineed anap. John is still doing great with his videotaping business. Adefinite sign of aging is that two of my students at the Prep School, Marvin KOBZA and Mick CLEMONS, now have children there. Good luck to them!

In August my wife, Valerie, daughter Sarah, and Ispent one aetionfilled week with the Ross and Martha JOHNSTON clan at their lakehouse on Lake Okoboji, Iowa. Unfortunately, Dr. Ross is an orthopedic surgeon and not apsychiatrist, so he could not explain why four level¬ headed adults would try to match the physical prowess of teens and col¬ lege students. Have to admit, though, Ross can cut one pretty nifty water skiing line through the wake. In the picture, Sarah is the cross-legged one in front. The rest of those good looking kids belong to Ross and Martha. Don’t think that you can mooch asimilar week off Dr. Ross—he can’t fit any more people in his boat!

I“Any more people and we’ll sink’’’

Roger RADCLIFF writes that he is now the JCS representative in Vien¬ na, Austria at the U.S. Mission to the Organization for Seeurity and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and has been involved with the Bosnia arms control negotiations. Talk about stress! Good luck, Roger.

Iam sorry to report that Joe YORK passed away on Aug. 24, 1996. Hundreds of people attended Joe’s funeral in Denver and the service at the AFA cemetery. Joe will be remembered for his tremendous love of family and an ever-present sense of humor. If you wish to send anote to his wife, Joanne, her address is: 21 Fairway Lane, Columbine Valley, CO 80123. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joanne and their children. We will miss you, Joe.

Ijust received notification that Lance R. CLARK passed away on Sept. 14, 1996. If you wish to send anote to his wife, Nancy, her address is: 43040 21st St. W., Lancaster, CA 93536. Our hearts go out to Nancy and the rest of the family members.

MOVING VANS: Phillip MEILINGER to Newport, RI, where he is in charge of the Strategy Department at the Naval War College. Alocal Abilene, TX move for John HARVEY. Brian MAHER to Shalimar, FL. Dennis ADAMS to Oklahoma City. Gary SCHMIDT to Springs Branch, TX. William SCHEPENS to Wichita Falls, TX. Jeffery QUIRK to Redondo Beach, CA.

Thanks for all the e-mail, letters, notes and pictures. Keep ’em coming!

Paul D. Knott

5655 Lantana Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (719) 570-9162

E-mail: XPDZ85A@prodigy.com

Percent members: 55

As you may have noticed, Ihave had achallenge with the lead time for this artiele, but the bright idea of starting in June means that Ican wish you all happy holidays before Isee you at Reunion, which will occur after Ihave to send this in, but before the issue gets to you! Confused?

As is usual for us, my first bit of news for this column occurred just after the last one went in. Sam CLOVIS has hung up his goatskin and uniform for the life of consultaney with adefense contractor. Master of Ceremonies was Col Anthony S. Cushenberry, (AOC, Ret). You may remember the Crusher from our time on the Hill, but Ihope that you had

achance to meet and learn from him while in the “real Air Force.” He was my ops officer on my first operational assignment, and my DO several years later. Of him it has been said, “If Col Crusher told us that we were flying amission to bomb the gates of Hell, and that he was leading, our response would be merely, ‘When’s the brief,’ Sam. Back to

Sam’s remarks dwelt on the four things he was most proud of being called: Dad, Coach, Commander, and Classmate. These four have one common bond; trust. Idon’t have to explain any farther, which is good, since most of the audience was getting abit misty. (I hope that you have had the experience of meeting aclassmate after afew years and within five minutes it’s just as though time had stopped between visits.) Anyhow, Greg ACUFF, John BLIND, Bill BLUMBERG, Dave PORTER and Tom RACKLEY were in attendance. Bill, I’m sure that I’m garbling this big-time, but as Iunderstand, you are now working full¬ time as aReservist in the Springs area. Details to follow (I hope!). Dave was wearing agoatskin (“flight suit” to spouses and children of grads reading this column), which is part of afaculty program to keep cadets and staff in touch with their roots. Dave is atenured professor of behavioral sciences. Sam, it was an honor to have been able to share this special moment in your life. As only seems natural in your life, it was handled with style and class.

John HIGGINS was profiled in the business section of the local paper. His business deals with agrowing challenge in an age of the sandwich generation; two working parents, their aging parents, and latchkey children. John and Joyce offer aplan where children or elderly people can get adaily, weekly, or scheduled-as-necessary phone call. If the call doesn’t connect, the service calls apredetermined number to alert apossi¬ ble problem. For those of you who could use the service, or to find out more, call John or Ican connect you with him.

As you have probably read elsewhere in this issue, Larry COLE had a fatal heart attack in August. There can be nothing sadder than to have to mourn achild, and my thoughts have been about evenly divided between Linda and Susan and Larry’s parents and brother. It’s ameasure of the respect that Larry evoked in his eoworkers that there was afair contingent of United crews at the funeral. On occasions like Reunion or after apar¬ ticularly hard-fought game, Imake it apoint to at least drive by the cemetery and stop for amoment or two and remember happier times. There is one more place now I’ll be visiting when I’m there.

Change of Address: This part of the eolumn is brought to you courtesy of the USPS and the AOG. Nate and Debra BARD hold the honor of send¬ ing in the most change-of-address cards; two of them were even to dif¬ ferent places! (Nice looking cards, though.) Steve BRODEL is back in the USA from AirSouth, as is Dan BOHLIN. Both were carried back to old Virginny. David FROSTMAN moved from Louisville to Lafayette, CO, which changed his zip code one digit. Froggy is the president of the Air Force Academy Society of Colorado, which exists as acomplement to the AOG and seems to be doing well. Steve GREENWELL moved from the Pacific to Europe. Imay have forgotten most of my APO APs and AEs, but Ido know where Mannheim is, Steve. Mike WELLINGTON is an advertising consultant with Associated Publishing Company in Abilene, TX.

Reunion has been afun thing so far, and Iknow that you guys who came had agreat time. Sam is aworthy GIC (grad-in-charge), and with luck may “volunteer” to do it again. Next column should be filled with tidbits from all of you who were here, so tune in then!

Bob Bell

13 Paci fi c Ave.

Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 678-3182/Fax: 678-4513

E-mail: galaxy95@aol.com or 72574,145 ©compuserve.com

Percent Members: 49

/

Greetings to all from Eastern Pennsylvania as we enjoy some of the most beautiful weather to come our way in awhile and that we may be seeing for the foreseeable future. After all, it IS the East Coast region and we have had a“fairly moist” few months—could it be that the Farmer’s Almanac forecasts that wetness to be only aprelude of things to come?! We’ll see...

The old mailbag had only two short letters and asingle e-mail was logged from CompuServe. Guess you are all keeping pretty busy with the wrapup of summer, so this will be ashorter column than usual. Changes of ad¬ dress include only these five: John D1 LEO from Pinellas Park, FL to Clearwater, FL; Roger HARWELL (Jeri) from within Tueson, AZ to the same area; Marty JAYNE from Merritt Island, FL to Monument, CO; Bruee MCELROY (Amy) from within Cordova, TN to the same area;

and Gary PAYTON (Nancy) from Wright-Patterson, OH to Lexington,

KY.

The first letter comes from the pen of Vic SORLIE (Linda), fellow American Airlines crew member. He sent anice photo of “two erstwhile ’72ers”, himself and Fritz RADEMACHER (Pattama) as they were near¬ ly ready to finish aflight on the McDonnell Douglas Super-80 out of Baltimore. Fritz continues as aWashington-based captain on it while Vic has gone on to take up the challenge of the “dreaded” Boeing 767 school—one of the toughest courses at American but agreat airplane to fly. Sorry for-my not being able to get the photo in this time, but will make sure it gets there for the next column.

Next came the e-mail input from Dave TUMINO (Kelly) reporting his recent whereabouts and activity. Dave is living and working in Houston, TX but during his recent vacation to NewFound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, he happened to run into afellow grad some (?) might remember by the name of Mike VERZOLA. Seems they were both wearing aUSAFA T-shirt and shades...(Is that adead giveaway or what?) Mike is “with P&G (Proctor &Gamble)—reluctant to admit he’s in diapers. He’s been with P&G since he separated after seven years.” Dave on the other hand had arecent change of employer to Baker Hughes INTEQ (oilfield operation services).

The last letter comes from “Ski” WAGASKY by the way of the pen of Linda. She reports that they have moved to Hawaii. Departing the posi¬ tion as commander of the Air Operations Squadron meant having to leave NORAD and the Academy area but they do plan to attend next year’s 25th Reunion, and will probably have to start watching Hawaii games in¬ stead. One sign of the aging of this group is the fact as reported by Linda that the Wagaskys also have agrandson, born at the USAFA Hospital back in June 1995. Photo of Linda and Ski will also have to wait to the next column. Thanks to Vic, Dave and Linda for the correspondence.

The long-awaited news of the 25th reunion details has been released finally. Doug BROWER (Cheryl) will be taking charge of the gala event planning with the able assistance of Jerry MARTIN (Suzi) and Terry SCHIESSLER (Kathy), all of whom are in the local (Colorado) area. Yours truly is avolunteer to be apoint of contact as needed and glad to help the committee in any other way they might wish. Mailings are on the way to all members of the class, but just in case you’ve already misplaced it, here are the facts. The dates will be 15-19 October 1997. The game will be against Fresno State University. The hotel where we will be staying will be the Marriott, same as we used during the 20th reunion. More informa¬ tion will be forthcoming as the time approaches, but at least mark your calendars now.

Well, 1said it would be short, and so it goes. Hope to hear from more of you later. By the time this arrives at your house, the holiday season will be upon us or beyond. So have agreat fall. Fortitudo Per Aspera.

Thomas D. Bailey, M.D.

1807 Arbor Way Drive

Shelby, NC 28150-6166

Home: (704) 482-3110

1-800-776-1054

E-mail: Rdbtwn@aol.com

Percent Members: 43

mIt seems that the summer has again raced by and it’s now officially fall and time for the next class news. I’ve finally done something Ishould have done along time ago and started using e-mail. You can reach me at Rdbtwn@aol.com. Any bit of news you can send, even if you’re the sub¬ ject, does help!

Mike NISHIMUTA was the key to this time’s news. Besides the info he sent he also sent me alist of several ’73ers e-mail addresses. He also let me know about the existence of aClass of ’73 home page which was set up by Ed PREBLE and is well worth visiting (http://www.rt66.com/~epreble/ usafa/usafa73.htm). Ed e-mailed and reported that he is doing some work with Character Counts! for his local community in New Mexico.

Mike just ended a23-year real estate association with abunch of classmates when they sold their land near Walsenberg. His fellow land barons probably can be reached through Mike and include Chris SEBALD (the organizer of the enterprise), Don MCMILLAN, John CRANDLEY, Noel JOHNSON, Jim ALMEIDA, Randall ENRIGHT and Steve MCCAULEY. LtCol McCauley is aregional CAP advisor in Arlington, TX. LtCol Crandley is concluding his tour at SHAPE in Belgium and should be returning to the States next year. Don MCMILLAN is still flying for USAir and is living in Palm Beach, FL. Chris SEBALD has retired and is restoring old homes in Jessup, MD. LtCol Roger WINBURG is achaplain in Sacramento. Randy ENRIGHT is in Grand Junction, CO, Noel JOHNSON is in Murray, UT and works for the state. Finally, Mike NISHIMUTA is still working as amanager with MediaNet, an Affiliated Computer Systems company.

The next news came from Zoomie73, Steve DIEHL. He and Julie are “still occasionally slogging around in ‘Ole Growler’, our ’67 182”. He is now “gliding” around (I thought it was called soaring, power aircraft that have lost their motive force “glide”, right?) in his new, to him, ’75 PIK-20B sailplane. Steve notes that we’ve got only two more years until our 25th reunion. If we start planning for it now we should have no real excuse not to make it! Ihighly recommend the trip, you wouldn’t regret

it.

Steve HARMAN left B-2 as the deputy program director for the B-2 System Program Office (SPO) on 31 July. His boss there was Jay JABOUR who is System Program director (SPD) and “doing ageat job”. Steve just took over the SPD job for the Human Systems Program Office at Brooks AFB in San Antonio. To quote Steve from here...“Am loving it, but am surely at the end of alarge diameter fire hose. It’s a basket SPO, with responsibility for life support systems, chem/bio gear, medical info systems and amyriad of other programs—and I, the one who went to the flight surgeon once ayear for aflight physical, am now responsible for Composite Health Care Systems, CRAF med outfitting, etc. Had abig meeting in Washington last week and sat with Jack HUD¬ SON (SPD for F-15 at Warner-Robins), Joe SOVEY (SPD for GPS at L.A.—I think GPS, not sure), John ROLSON (from WPAFB). Also talked to BG Norty SCHWARTZ (Wg/CC at Hurlburt) last week on business—sounded great.”

can’t cook for

Steve continues...“I moved down here to San Antonio with my 15-year-old—had to get him in school. Elvalena gets to come down from Dayton after she is laid off on 26 Sep (forced career change due to the move—AGAIN). Sure has been interesting living with a15-year-old in a two-bedroom apartment (and I’m not voting on the house Elvalena will pick out after she gets here). Heavy accusations (probably warranted) I by the kid—can’t wait for mom. Had agreat summer—my 22-year-old (Melinda) graduated from Ohio State in June and spent the summer in Europe (on her money!). Now back after having had agreat time, trying to find ateaching job in the South Texas area.

“Other folks 1know of—Joe KAHOE in the Guard or Reserves (CS-07) at Andrews, A1 KINBACK (airlines) in Florida, Roy BASS (retired last spring or summer) in Dallas area. Stalker REED (airlines) retired in Punta Gorda, FL area.” Steve also later added some more info. He talked to Mark COFFMAN who is an ophthalmologist, like me, in College Station, TX who also said that Stalker is actually in Raleigh, NC not Punta Gorda. He also added that Bob MUNSON is also in his SPO, working as their pilot physician.

Skip SANDERS also sent me acouple of e-mail messages and saw Bob MUNSON (back from Farnborough, UK) at aconference in Panama Ci¬ ty. He also reported that Kirk and Betty SAMELSON live in the Springs where he talked to them while there for Steve LORENZ’s CoC. Skip also reported that Norty SCHWARTZ, as noted above, is 16W/CC and has Rich COMER as OG, Col Steve PALADINI is the vice CC at Lakenheath and flying again from staff work in Italy, and George RAMPULLA is flying for UPS and living in Lynn Haven, FL. Skip reports that he is still working at Tyndall as chief, ACMI Operations and will be there for a while.

Dean HAYLETT (Cobra 14) is currently living in Orlando, he retired on Sep 1from his last job as professor of aerospace studies at the Univer¬ sity of Central Florida. He’s in the job-search mode now and he reports his current title as “Retired unemployed veteran living on his pension”. His daughter DeAnna is in the Class of ’99 in Stalag 17 Squadron! She’s on the swim team, she “really loves it out there”. Dean made it out for both her first Parent’s Weekends and her sponsor is Tom HAMILTON, Dean’s first academic year roommate and an all round great guy.

Don RAMM sent alot of info which I’ll now relay in awell-organized and succinct fashion. (That would be anice change, wouldn’t it?) Don is working for QUALCOMM, INC., in San Diego. He’s been there for 10 months after 13 years with IBM. It’s avery fast growing company accord¬ ing to Don, having grown at least 30 percent employees-wise since he started. For fun he flies the T-34 in the local Navy flying club; he’s also on the board of directors. Don is also still in the AF Reserves as aLO. He’s assigned to the high school he graduated from along with afew others. Other news reported by Don includes that John KUCONIS is a“big shot in Turkey someplace”, he went there after atour as base commander on Guam. Ron JOHNSON is living in Tucson, flying for Southwest. Denny MAPLE also fl ies for them and lives in Phoenix. Sam GRIER is head of comp-sci at USAFA now and Dave BROWN was stationed at USAFA Hospital until recently and is now overseas, possibly in Korea.

Kent BUCHANAN is avice-president and general manager at Motorola, in charge of supplying “aftermarket” products for Motorola two-way radios and pagers. He’s been in touch with Bill CUNNINGHAM who is in Wisconsin. I’d like to thank all you e-mailers for your help. Though not too good at it I’ll now try to check my e-mail pretty often and I’ll respond back right away to let you know Igot it. My address is

Tom and Susan Bailey on top of Vogelsang Pass. Rdbtwn@aol.com, it’s got no special meaning, there are just alot of Baileys who already had addresses. Oh yes. I’ll still accept and will ap¬ preciate any “snail mail”. The only recent grad picture Ihave is of my wife, Susan, and me, so I’ll add it in. We were on aweek-long guided hike in the high Sierra Mountains this summer.

Joe Brezovic

1209 Bayou Oaks Drive Friendswood, TX 77546

Phone: (713) 244-8089

Fax: (713) 244-8958

E-mail:brezovi@ssf4.jsc.nasa.gov

Percent members: 42

This greeting hopes to find all going well for you and yours. Alate bit of news, but very important is that our first BG (one star) is Carrol H. CHANDLER, commander, 33rd Fighter Wing (ACC), Eglin AFB, FL. The place may have changed by now but not the promotion. Congratula¬ tions to Carrol!

FOUND: One ’74 class ring, is not much worn, has ablue faceted syn¬ thetic sapphire center stone and the name has been polished from the in¬ side of the shank. Contact me.

We have acomposite of several summaries sent in from around the world and afew one-liners. Ihad to shorten some so that all of them could be fitted into this space. Apologies, but thanks for the mail! The largest summary comes from the Dirty Dozen Newsletter editor, JJ ROMANO. JJ and Cynthia are in San Antonio by now. JJ is forging ahead in the Planning and Requirements Division for Air Intelligence Agency. The family is looking forward to sightseeing the Riverwalk and the “no-snow” environment. Kevin COURT dropped in some e-mail from Fort Worth, TX. Kevin has become one of aselect group (less than 5,000 world-wide) to have obtained aSystems Engineer Certification. Ted MACEY, from Ft Walton, FL did the heritage-tourist routine of the Washington, DC area, Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial (my favorites), and Jefferson to mention afew. While there, Vickie had to fly home for her father’s bypass surgery, which went routine. Thankful, aren’t we all? She rejoined the group to partake in enjoying anational treasure. “Baseball is America at its best,” says Mace. While in the D.C. area, they visited Craig ANDERSON. “Craig is there as acivilian working up the civilian legal ladder.” Iwonder if Mace meant there was that much on Craig’s desk to resolve? Steve LUNSFORD, from Yorktown, VA, re¬ mains at personnel level for Air Combat Command through next sum¬ mer. It seems he and Cindy are enjoying the area enough. Another news clip is on Rich BOWMAN, still in Beavercreek, OH. Rich hopes to stay with the F-22 project for awhile. Peg, his wife, says her life after retire¬ ment is GOOD. Kris BUDINGER and Gail have five children and doing well in their new home, Littleton, CO. One daughter, Neele, married. One son. Josh, stands at 6'4" and amain force in the Chatfield High School basketball team. Nick PUZAK, from Boulder, CO, is reported to have spent amoment or two explaining to his children what “insultants” are. Since Nick is safety and health engineer consultant, the word may have something to do with his work. Nick is busily finding someone who needs “insulted” for the right price. Denny LYONS, from Wilmington, NC, e-mailed ashort note saying he is now in business with some part¬ ners. The focus is to effectively use Internet technology to reduce cycle time for hiring talent into organizations. This should be an interesting career! Tracy CHEATHAM thinks he picked the right major (computer science) about 22 years ago...though he’s not using it right now. Tracy and Lois still live in Park City from where Tracy commutes to New York

to fly Europe. With four-six Atlantic crossings per trip, it’s been kidded he has to be rebriefed on family names at the domicile. Frank BREWER has been coerced to replace the ’90 GMC conversion van he drives. Ac¬ tually, the deal was for Frank to dump the van or for Steph to get anew car. Steph got aMitsubishi 3000 GT. USAA stock went up. Mike MALIZOLA is settling down in Redwood, CA. Zola is having fun with a computer game software company. He is reported to say that “It’s the most enjoyable entertainment-oriented job he has ever had!” Mike CRANFORD is building ahouse in Black Forest—you know just outside the AFA North Gate. Mike has many suggestions for wiring your house for phones, sound, etc. If you’re thinking of building your own hou^e or customizing atract home, please give Cranny acall so that you may not have to “re-invent the wheel.”

Houston, XX news. Our own Tom HENRICKS was the commander for the space shuttle mission in June of this year. Tom commanded the seven-person team for a17-day mission aboard the fleet’s oldest shuttle, the Columbia. Another AFA grad. Sue Helms, flew with him. NASA woke him one day with his favorite song “Free Falling” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Ron SEGA left NASA to rejoin the faculty at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to be dean of engineering and applied science. Ron recently returned from serving as director of Operations in Russia for NASA. His service includes joint U.S./Russia shuttle missions, spacelab missions, the Wake Shield Facility, and with fellow crewmembers dropped Shannon Lucid into Mir.

Mark HYATT faxed in anote. Mark and Debbie and their three teenagers have moved back to USAFA. Mark is the director of the Center for Character Development. His focus is teaching cadets about honor, ethics, human relations and related character developing programs. We all offer you our best wishes, Mark, to provide these fledgling officers with the proper tools to form their own careers and serve the nation.

Michael STEADMAN moved afew streets in Jonesboro, GA. Brad¬ ford LEE hauled his gear from Yorktown, VA to Fayetteville, NC. (In time for the rain. Brad?) James BURGER left the warm climate of Beale AFB, CA to get real snow in Eagan, MN. (Egads, Jim, was it for the money or cross-country skiing!?) Dr. Paul GILLIAM left Dayton, OH for Albuquerque, NM. James SHAMESS left Honolulu for San Antonio, TX. Peter BECHTEL left Raliegh, NC for the city of Raleigh, NC.

Bill CASEMENT sent an Aloha from Hawaii. He’s retiring Feb ’97. Terry and Bill are looking forward to doing something different. Bill’s job search is wide open right now. Since they sent their second daughter off to college, they’re looking for work for at least 15 years to pay that off—looking worldwide for senior-level program management/leader¬ ship. Marie (almost 20) is at Texas A&M as ajunior—she wants to be a vet. Janice (18) is at Brandies University in Boston (actually it’s Waltham). She wants to be asurgeon. Now Terry and Bill have to figure out what it was that they did before they had kids! Bob DUNN (pilot training from Moody) is in Hawaii in the Air Operations squadron—he just got hired by Lockheed-Martin to go to work in Palmdale, CA. Bill ended with “Well got to go—I’m doing another triathlon tomorrow...” Jack and Linda LEONARD now call Altus AFB their home. They moved 90 miles from Sheppard just after they had their boxes unpacked after returning from Korea. (Is this normal these days?) Jack and Linda celebrated their 22nd anniversary the same day the packers delivered their stuff to Altus. David (14), Bradley (13), and Rachel (10) keep them hop¬ ping. There’s acreek in the back of the yard that provides sport minnow fishing and frog-catching! Dan IKEN and Dave RANGE are also at Altus as civilian KC-135 simulator instructors.

Ted CARTER (CS-35) dropped an interesting note. Ted just finished his first year of medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, Class of ’99. Ted’s the “old guy” in the class. Nonetheless, last summer when Ted was in-processing, aMSgt (recruiter type) offered him acommission as aSecond Lt. if Ted would agree to go into the AF after he graduated. Such adeal! Dave HOGLUND recently started terminal leave. He should be successful by now in hustling aheavy equipment operator job for the airlines. (Which one, Dave?)

Steve DANIELS said hello from D.C. with probably the shortest bag drag around—from the fifth floor in the Pentagon to the fifth floor in the Pentagon. Steve is in the Long Range Planning Office with fellow ’74er Keith TRUMBULL. The chief talks about his 18-month plan for AF long range planning! Keith should be retired by the time this comes off the press.

Ron FLY sent in anews summary also. The family is doing well, now that they’re together. Annette and their five children had been toughing out single parenthood in Tampa while Ron did 13 months in Korea. Tom is doing the joint thing now as chief of the Defense and Space Operations Division, J3. Steve and Gretchen BOZARTH are doing well, with Steve driving Vipers. Ed WHALEN moved from J5 and entered attache train¬ ing with the DIA. Ed is in line to be the air attache to Germany in about a year. Jimmie “Goober” SMITH and Ron spent two months together this

past spring at Syracuse Uattending the SU-Johns Hopkins National Securities Studies Course. Jimmie has left Tyndall to be deputy J3 at NORAD. TJ COTTINGIN is at Tyndall, flying the Eagle for the past five or six years. TJ has plans to retire in October of this year. He’ll return to Florida after an earned vacation to Europe. Bill FRUELAND is at USSPACECOM working in the J35. The letter leads me to think that Bill and Ron have worked together this past year on issues to “Operationalize Space.’’ These classmates feel that this is something that needs doing to position us for the next century. Aren’t we all?

May all of you live long and prosper.

Jeff Hackett

1866 W. Aspen Ave.

Gilbert, AZ 85233

Home: (602) 813-9605

Office: (602) 891-2734

E-mail: jhackett@MSGATE.MDHC.MDC.COM

Percent members: 40

IWAS DREADING THIS—THEN IWASN’T—NOW IAM!

Per my typical modus operand! Ihad let the editor’s deadline sneak up and, by golly, flat past me. Work’s been crazy, it was my week to be seminar leader at Air War College, and baseball playoffs are in full swing. “Surly” would pretty much capture the moment as Isat down to open up my “Notes from Classmates” fi le and found...(essentially) nothing! Guess I’ve been so busy that it hadn’t registered that the sum total fruit of your efforts in the past three months was two e-mails and notes from one phone call. Hey! I’ll be done before they start the third inning!

But then Iopened the envelope that arrived today from the AOG. It’s been 18 months since we’ve had to share in the loss of aclassmate; but on September 26th Carl PETERSON joined our “unanswered roll-call”. Carl was avictim of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Iwill send appropriate con¬ dolences to Brenda on behalf of the class in the next couple of days. Sug¬ gest that anyone else who wants to share agreat memory or possibly just a comforting shoulder (especially since you’ll be reading this at the holidays), call me for the address.

IWAS WRONG AND BOF WAS HE PROUD TO POINT IT OUT! I had the distinct impression that Byron HUDDLESTON didn’t even finish reading the last article before he called to leave voice mail denouncing my assertion that Bill CASKEY was the “final father” in ’75. Byron’s (first!) son isn’t even ahalf-year old as you’re reading this (born late July ’96). When he’s not changing diapers in Louisville, KY Byron’s acaptain for Delta out of Cincinnati; retired from the Guard (LtCol) this past year.

Another input Ireceived reveals Caskey has fallen to adistant third! John KAMBOURIAN announces the birth of #3 child, adaughter, on May 30th. She’s going to get the chance to watch whatever the Chilean equivalent of Barney is until after her third birthday as that is where State Department has assigned John; he’s an (the?) FSO-1 at U.S. Embassy there.

Jim CARLSON has taken respite from studies at University of Min¬ nesota and is back on a“short” active-duty assignment with Naval Reserve at EUCOM in Stuttgart, Germany. He reports seeing Chuck NYSTROM there.

YOUR ROVING CORRESPONDENT. Timing of my annual tour (late July) at Hill AFB allowed me to be in attendance at change-ofcommand ceremony for 3880G/CC; our own Tim MURPHY passing colors on to Steve BOZARTH (’74) via the wing commander, Bentley RAYBURN. Tim literally dashed after the ceremony to begin the drive to Washington, DC where he is now in senior staff school equivalent at State Department. Bentley and Debbie are doing fine; he hopes to stay at Hill for another year or so (or at least until he can get me aride in the back seat of one of his jets!).

Aquick weekend trip to Colorado in mid September allowed us ashort visit with Jon and Diane TURNER. They also are doing great; he’s still with United in the training center and an occasional trip out on the line (737). Their son Ric is playing football at Air Academy High; daughter Jill is afreshman at Colorado State.

IT’S BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE IDID THAT! (At our age those words probably are all too frequently on our lips!) You are forewarned that Iactually leafed through the change-of-address cards and thought

Send your donation now to

The Air Force Academy Fund Association of Graduates

Doolittle Hall, 3116 Academy Drive

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-4475

about including some of that unattached, inane information in the article just to “fatten it up.” But the game’s still on and Ido still have some selfrespect left. Don’t be self-conscious about sending alate Christmas card or letter, Ican always put it in the spring magazine! Take care of one another and do remember that it’s bound to be later than you think.

Ernie Woollard

2717 Field Court

Rocklin, CA 95765-4913

Home: (916) 632-2817

FAX: (916) 278-6777

Percent members: 44

Hello Fellow ’76ers!

I’m sitting in the lobby of the Doubletree Antlers Plaza tonight on the eve of our 20th Reunion—sipping aclub soda and relaxing with Pam. It’s quiet tonight, but come tomorrow...This article will be fairly short. Look for reunion coverage up front in aseparate article. Ihave afew updates though so here goes. Craig PUZ sent good news from San Diego. His leukemia is in remission and he’s working himself into great shape. He’s ready to start that second career now, so if anyone has any suggestions, give him acall or drop him aline.

Jim VINCZE ran into former squadron-mate Dave MATTHEWS in Detroit. Dave is flying for UPS and living in Texas. Jim went on to say that he and Steve KRIKORIAN took the old A-320 for aspin around the pattern at Northwest. Sounds kind’a dangerous, better beware of those NWA discounts. Seriously though, they’re doing fine and Steve just retired from the Colorado ANG and lives in Aurora, CO. Oh, by the way, Jim is following those Wolverines around in Ann Arbor, MI. Jim also sent news from Bruce NELSON who recently finished working on his golf game at the Naval War College. As this goes to print, Bruce is hard at work somewhere in D.C.

’76ers at AWC 1995-96, Maxwell AFB, AL, (plus two permanentparty) from left: Ray Tyc (Lenice), AFLMA, chief. Systems Engineering, (permanent-party) Gunter AFS, AL; Mike Fricano (Debby), 41 AS, Pope AFB, NC; Chuck Oilman (Isabel), NORAD/J-5, Peterson AFB, CO; Rich Hanley (Carleen), Joint Staff/J-8, Pentagon; Stef Risen (Cathy), A(VC Faculty (permanent-party). Maxwell, AFB, AL; Marv Cook, CENTCOM/J-4/7, MacDill AFB, FL; John Andrew (Sandi), AFAgency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, FL; Greg Miller, 5A TAF, Vicen¬ za, Italy; and Bob Bivins (Sharon), Space Warfare Center, Falcon AFB CO.

Bill CAROLAN called me just last night from Southern California. His second career has definitely taken off—he’s atop management analyst working for McDonnell Douglas on the C-17 program in Long Beach. The family is fine, and when he gets some spare time, we’re heading towards Tahoe for golf or skiing, weather permitting. Unfortunately, Bill and Jackie were unable to make it this year—maybe for the 25th in 2001.

Now for the laundry list of moves: Dwight LANDMANN to Ocala, FL; Brad MOFFETT to Fairfax Station, VA; Garry FLEMINGS to Bellevue, NE; Chris HENRY to San Pedro, CA; Kent ESBENSHADE to Mitchellville, MD; Greg TOUSSAINT to Beavercreek, OH; Pat O’BRIEN to Offutt AFB; and Ted NEWSTAD to Claremont, CA. Also, Wayne PERRON to Antelope, CA; Arnold WODTKE to Mechanicsburg, PA; Bill WOOLFORD to Crofton, MD; Lou GALAVOTTE to Hollywood, FL; Steve MURDOCH to Yorktown, VA; Dave ARBUTINA to Vacaville, CA; John BAUSCHLICHER to Grand Rapids, MI; and Mark STARR to Ellicott City, MD.

Whew! Well, that’s the updates for now—short and sweet. Happy Holidays to all and please keep those letters coming. Ernie.

John J. “Lou” Michels, Jr.

5107 Juglan Court

Centreville, VA 22020

H: (703) 802-6611/W: (703) 712-5350

Facsimile: (703) 712-5050

E-mail: jjmichel@mwbb.com

Percent members: 38

Greetings from the Nation’s Capital, where all the talk is of the Navy’s latest scandal (which unfortunately involves one of our people, as well) and other political hot potatoes. By the time this gets out, Ihope that everyone has had agood fall and the Falcons have fully recovered from their loss to Wyoming.

MEA CULPA, PART 1: Unfortunately, in my haste to get out the last column, Iomitted aClass of 2000 entrant. Rick RASMUSSEN (Kandi) called from Utah, where he’s working as aspecial agent for the FBI. His son RJ entered the Academy last summer. Iknew this in time for the sum¬ mer column, but somehow failed to get it in. My apologies to Rick and Kandi and RJ—God knows what’s in my FBI file right now. Rick has been doing some fascinating work for the Bureau, most of which Idon’t think it would be good idea to publish in this magazine, and he is now working with the white-collar crime unit (read that “lawyer crime squad”) out of Salt Lake City. Kandi is aspecial ed teacher in the public schools. Rick reported that Jeff STRINGHAM (Lynn) is flying for American Airlines and headed to the Springs soon, while Brian DUCHENE (Debbie) is flying for Delta. Thanks for the update, Rick, and again my apologies—just don’t let the White House get acopy of my fi le.

MEA CULPA, PART 2: Ialso omitted anice note Ihad from Mike WEINSTEIN (Bonnie). Mike and his partner are running aconsulting firm out of Albuquerque, NM, selling IPOs on the Internet. Mike was featured in an article in Financial World back in April, and, as always, is going great guns on this latest project. Thanks for the update, Mike, we will see you in the Wall Street Journal again soon.

Milt JOHNSON (Jackie) dropped me aline that apparently made it in¬ to my mailbox prior to summer cut-off, but mysteriously did not get into the column. Milt was working at Falcon but has now headed off for a golfing tour at Air War College—so those of you at Maxwell, keep an eye out for him.

MORE BUSINESS NEWS: Mike DEVLIN and Paul LEVY got anice write up in Aviation Week on their company. Rational Software Cor¬ poration. Mike is the chairman of the board and chief technical officer while Paul is president and CEO. Iwrote and asked them for aprospectus on the company, which is doing atremendous business. This is not sur¬ prising since the chief scientist is none other than Grady BOOCH (Jan). One of my fondest memories of this group is Grady putting together an analog computer in our room when we were freshmen. As an indication as to how far we’ve come, Isaw one of his books when 1was on one of my visits to Moscow. The book had been translated into Russian and I understand is considered a“Bible” in the programming field.

ASTRO NEWS: By the time you read this, Tom JONES (Liz) will have been launched on STS 80 for a16-day flight. Tom is slated for two space walks to practice space station assembly and will also be playing out¬ fielder as the Columbia retrieves asatellite. Despite the rigorous schedule, Tom got in arafting trip on the Grand Canyon with Tim HAGAN (Mary). Tim is at Scott, working in logistics and maintenance. As Tom notes “I wasn’t as grubby after aweek on the Colorado as Iwas after on¬ ly three days of SERE.” I’m sure the food was better too.

Charlie PRECOURT is back from Star City outside of Moscow, where he was the director of Operations. In order to ensure acomplete swing of the pendulum from the austere to the luxurious, Charlie spent amonth in France as “liaison” with the French astronaut of fi ce. I’m not sure a month in France makes up for six months in Russia, but Charlie is on the schedule as commander of STS 83 going next May. Good luck to both you guys on these shots.

NEWS FROM THE NET: Rick KARULF (Deborah) makes his first appearance in these pages. Ialways know I’m getting afirst appearance when the letter starts “I don’t know if you remember me...” Rick also reminded me that we were at Minnesota Boys State together shortly after the glaciers receded from that part of the country. My memory is fading quickly, but Ido seem to remember an occasional iceberg near my house. Rick is working with Dave KISSINGER at Wilford Hall as the chairman of general surgery. Welcome Rick, and keep everything straight down there in San Antonio. Speaking of cutting up, Dave KISSINGER also wrote to let me know that he is still working as the chief of trauma surgery at Wilford Hall and working to upgrade medical readiness proficiency training for surgeons. Dave is trying to integrate military docs into civilian trauma centers in an effort to provide more readiness training. I

think this sounds like aheck of an idea, since there is alot more gunfire going on outside the blue suit world than inside it. Dave also reports that Rick was doing afeasibility evaluation of using night-vision goggles in surgery, particularly in low-light conditions. Iwas trying to imagine what kind of operations took place in “low-light conditions” when 1read the next line and learned that Rick’s speciality is colorectal surgery. “All becomes clear,” as my Russian friends would say.

Dave notes that Bobby WILKES (Cathy) is commanding the Ops Group at Pope. Bobby has had an exciting summer and fall, flushing his airplanes out to avoid several hurricanes and expecting ababy in September.

Bob GUILLORRY (Shannon) wrote from Spangdahlem where he is working as the wing IG. Bob notes he’s passed the 2,000-hour mark in the F-16 with 1,000 hours as an IP and looks at flying as arelief to his desk job. Prior to that Bob was at Kunsan where he worked as an Ops officer after his tour at Langley. Good hearing from you again. Bob. Keep them fl ying lAW SOP “over there.”

Marc LINDSLEY (Patty) gave me ashort update from Germany. Sounds like they had agreat summer with family visits to England and Scotland. Marc went to Hungary as an Air Ops director for the first Partners for Peace” flying exercise. He had aball and was fascinated by the NATO/Warsaw Pact integration issues. Marc is doing well, as benefits somebody who always impressed me as having aview of the “big picture.” Ilook forward to seeing both him and Patty on their return to the States.

John VISSER (Marianne) followed up his web page message with an update on some other classmates. A1 FRACCHIA is at Warner Robins working JSTARS for agovernment contract. John also reports that Dave HUNSUCK (Barbara) retired at 17 years and is now living in California doing community service work with kids who want to learn about avia¬ tion career fields. Thanks for the heads up, John.

Irv HALTER (Judy) wrote from Langley where he is the Ops Group commander since last summer. Irv crows that it’s great to be back in the flying business following his defense fellowship with the SECDEF. Irv also said that, with 70 aircraft, real-world deployments and an uncom¬ fortable proximity to ACC headquarters, the phrase “personal time” has disappeared out of his lexicon. Irv notes that Mike OAKES (Lori) is the OSS commander at Langley working with Irv, and that Steve MILLER is the Weapons Evaluation Group commander at Tyndall. Thanks alot for all the information, Irv. Iknow time is short down there. Best of luck at Red Flag.

left,

SNAIL MAIL, ETC.: Also had anice letter from Sandy STANLEY who wrote me while Mike was TDY last spring. She sent apicture of the special ops crew at Mildenhall, as of 1995 (OK, but they do call it “snail” mail). Left to right is Mike, who was the 67SOS commander; Jeff WALLS

21st SOS commander; P.R. HELM

7th SOS DO; and Dave SCOTT, 7th SOS commander. Ihave just one question about this picture—when is it ever warm enough in Mildenhall to wear shorts? Maybe the bottle in P.R.’s hands accounts for that. Mike and Sandy are now at Maxwell, where it’s warm enough to wear shorts at Christmas time.

SIGN OFF: That’s all from my restricted legal view of the world. Hope everybody had awonderful fall and that the Falcons are headed to abowl game. Be seeing you.

DON’T MISS AMAGAZINE.

SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS NOW.

From

Mike Stanley, 67 SOS/CC; Jeff Walls, 21 SOS/CC; P.R. Helms, 7th DO now 7th SOS/CC; and Dave Scott, 7th SOS/CC.

(Jani),

(Cameron),

Greg “Kais” Kaiser

7420B Salem Drive

Columbus AFB, MS 39701

Home: (601) 434-0078 is great!

Work: (601) 434-2786 or DSN 742-7744

Percent members: 35

Heck, 12 weeks ago Icouldn’t even spell aerospace physiologist (AP)...now Iare one! Just spent 11 weeks in wonderful San Antone at Brooks AFB going through the School of Aerospace Medicine’s AP course. For aprevious life-sciences major, it was apretty nice paid vaca¬ tion. And the best part, the Air Force is paying me hazardous duty pay for riding in the altitude chamber at least once amonth...makes up for that loss of flight pay past eighteen!

Before AP. Last spring, Iattended the “Phantom Pharewell” at Nellis AFB. It was arather emotional event for anyone who ever flew double ugly. Fittingly enough, one of our classmates, Mark “Bruggs” BRUGGEMEYER led the four-ship fly-by for the ceremony we attended on Friday, and then I’m sure managed to be one of the guys to deliver the last activeduty F-4s to the boneyard at Davis-Monthan. The 561st and Bruggs really did agreat job hosting avery fitting Pharewell to the Rhino to include the festivities from Friday on the flightline and in the squadron to adining-in Sunday evening. Imanaged to see alot of guys Iflew with in the PI; however, not many ’78ers, most of you flew the ugly thing before me, and were either out of the Air Force or flying one of the newer, sleeker jets. Remember, Idid that F...F...F...FAIP thing!

At AP. And, not many ’78ers hang around Brooks AFB; however, I did run into Larry ROMO in the wild and crazy Brooks Consolidated Club one Friday evening. He was over passing out info on arugby tourna¬ ment at Keily AFB. He’s the transition assistance manager at Kelly help¬ ing folks make the transition from military life to the civilian world as they separate or retire. Like Itold Larry that evening, he’d probably be a good guy to know for many of us as we approach the “twenty years and a day” mark...76MSS/DPF, Kelly AFB, TX 78241 (210) 925-0152.

Post AP. Upon my return to good ole’ Columbus Air Patch, anote was waiting for me from Rick DEVEREAUX’s wife, Elizabeth. Why is it that only wives (with the exception of K-Bob) manage to write? Have all ’78 grads forgotten how to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, or even ear to phone? Anyway, she reports they recently left Altus AFB and now live in Fairfax, VA. Rick’s doing that National War College thing after a tour as aC-5 squadron commander. Probably not nearly as many headaches now! Additionally, three other ’78ers were (or are) still at Altus. BJ FALKENBERGG (KC-135 squadron commander) and Nancy should still be there. Russ DELUCA (C-141 squadron commander) and Kathye should also still be there. However, Dan SIMMONS and Wendi left the KC-135 squadron to the Falkenbergs and are now vacationing in wonderful Montgomery, AL at this wonderful place called Air War Col¬ lege. Hey Dan, how’s the golf game? Bring your game and your money over to Columbus where your roots are (Dan and Iwere 79-06 “Sur¬ vivors” here through UPT), and let me lighten your pockets alittle.

And finally, my mentor K-Bob reports Glenn SPEARS (Kimberly) is now the OG at Ellsworth AFB, somewhere way up north where it gets very cold and snows alot (unfortunately no mountains!) and Ed RICE (Teresa) is the OG at Tinker AFB, OK. K-Bob wrote and phoned me some other stuff; however, it’s the same stuff that’s been in the past two issues. Ithink senility is setting in for K-Bob. Miss Ellie, make sure he’s getting plenty of fiber in his diet, and you might try one of those supplements that contain zinc and selenium. Ihear they help conditions like his...poor guy.

Well, that’s about all for now. Keep those cards and letters coming. Oh, and in case any of you were wondering MSN went the way of the buf¬ falo in the Kaiser household.. .too expensive. Let’s try kaisatcbm@aol.com for e-mail.

As the holiday season approaches, Kim and Ipray for safe and joyous times for all and hope that your coming year is very happy and pros¬ perous. Have agood one! KAIS.

Bud Vazquez

12668 Catawba Drive

Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 680-7346

E-mail: 104752.3461 @compuserve.com

Percent members: 36

rstudent mode. Hopefully this’ll be my last article—from D.C. that is! I have no Niners with me here, but afew buildings away the National War College is crawling with LCWB-ites. Our very own “Boy Wonder,” Bob EDMONDS (Ann), wrote his usual outstanding article and is withstand¬ ing the rigors of softball and 1600 departures here at Fort McNair. Iocca¬ sionally bump into Ben OSLER over there and Mark OWEN is trying to keep up with his photography projects. Ben and Pam have three kids—all teenagers—pray for him! Mark and Sharon are highly pleased with the change in hours compared to his 16-hour “daze” as the CC for the 3rd Space Ops Squadron back in COS. John BUTCHER rounds out the NWC representation. He and his wife, Joanie, have chunked out two boys, Zachary (7) and Matthew (5). John reports that he stays in touch with Bud BALL (Jana), who flys the DVs out of Andrews AFB.

1received afew great phone calls these past several days, the first from Nick BERDEGUEZ (Cindy). Nick is aUSAir copilot flying Fokker 100s out of Charlotte, NC. He and Cindy chase Ali (5), and Kyle (2) for sport. Nick is doing great things for God and country still, as he is quite active in the “Promise Keepers,” as well as having been an AFA liaison officer the past 10 years. Anybody in the Pentagon looking for Nick’s Reservist’s skills this coming summer, contact him via e-mail at “nickberd@ix.net com.com”. Nick says that Scott DENNIS is doing great as amech (the one course I“flagged”) professor at our alma mater.

Mark “Horse” NEICE (Les) continues to pick the cherry assignments faster than they get put on the bulletin board. Mark is currently at the Defense Systems Management College (DMSC) at nearby Fort Belvoir, getting ready to go to the Airborne Laser SPO at Kirtland. Just so hap¬ pens that (Colonel, sir!) Mike “Boo Dog” BOOEN (Vicki) is the deputy there and the heir apparent. Mike, before this gets outta’ hand, just think of Neice with alaser that reaches out and touches at the speed of light! I can see it now...Horse orbiting over some locale saying “OK, five bucks says Ican light that guy’s cigar!” Also at Kirtland, but on the AFOTEC side are Randy GRICIUS (Vicky) and Mike MULLADY. Randy is work¬ ing F-22 maintenance testing, and Mike is the C3I test division chief. HOO-AAHH, as our Army brethern say. Jim SCHNELLER remains at McChord, WA, but has sideslipped into the commander of the ops sup¬ port squadron. Finally, Horse reports that Robin RAND (Kim) has been overseas the last three years as an F-16 squadron commander at Osan AB, Korea.

Bill MURPHY (Deanna) successfully snuck out of the Pentagon and Joint Staff this summer. The Murphy clan arrived at Frankie’s Rocket Ranch (FE Warren, WY) with Bill getting the Ops job in aPeacekeeper squadron, and Deanna getting aGhostbuster position in the haunted housing. Iunderstand that leaving metropolitan D.C for aplace where the antelope literally roam will take some getting used to.

Jim RODGERS sent this photo in as proof that you can still get away, even if you work at the Pentagon and have five kids (ranging from 1-15)! Jim and Lisa live just south of me in Stafford, VA, and completed atour at the new Marine Corps War College (Jim assures me there is such a thing) in 1996. Jim stays in touch with Steve RAKEL (Michelle) who’s at Reese (at least until he shuts it down). After his girls beat him at agame of HORSE, rumor has it that Steve confessed that he also had danced to disco years ago—but he didn’t inhale! Thanks, Jim.

Greetings fellow Niners! Lord it’s nice being apart of this particularly great class! Iam currently an ICAF student, back in my semi-permanent

Jim Rodgers on special assignment in Hawaii. Afew months back, while waiting in an outside office, Ipicked up the Spring 1996 copy of amagazine called the Fuel Line. Whose mug should I find gracing the pages in there? None other than our own Jim MANDZIARA! Jim was working for the Defense Fuel Supply Center in Europe as the Ops, and there was anice article about Jim and DFSC’s support of Operation Joint Endeavor.

Tom GRIFFITH (Liz) remains with the CSAF’s staff group, writing many of the boss’s speeches, and trying to adjust to the new hours. After

five years in school (two at Maxwell, three at UNC), Tom related how when he started at the Pentagon his boy “Tre,” asked, “Daddy, do you really have to wear auniform?

Ibumped into an ever-fit Chris BROWN back at the POAC some months ago. Our very own Olympic-class wrestler, Chris had won the Armed Services meet (again) and made it to the trials. Chris has taken the early retirement option and was last seen heading for California—good luck, dude.

MAIL ROOM: Andy KRASKA (Gretchen) sent me anice note (I know not when) but this writing should find him and fine family (Mark, 10 and Peter, 8) in and around Niceville, FL and commanding the 20th Space Surveillance Squadron. Mark PIMENTEL (Betsy) has moved up to Malmstrom and Great Falls, MT. Mark asked that you all contact him via e-mail at “MNPimentel@aol.com.”

Also got anice letter from Scott GRUNWALD (Debbie), who is finishing up his C-17 re-qual at Altus Air Patch in preparation for an im¬ minent move to Charleston AFB, SC. Scott was the C-17 PEM at the Pen¬ tagon, did asuperb job, and even got aspot on the evening news with Tom Brokaw one night for his efforts! Atta’ boy, Scott. Ialso got afew change-of-address cards I’d like to mention. George “Mickey MCBRIDE (Lori) shows anew Ellsworth AFB, SD address. Jack HUMPRHEY is recruiting for the Army in Portland, OR (that’s right, the Ar¬ my). Glenn HAMBY now resides at Grand Forks, ND, and Stevie KING and family are looking like CENTCOMers, judging by their new Tampa, FL residence (either that or it’s another Delta “casualty”). And last, but certainly not least. Sky MCCORKLE (Kathryn) leaves Maryland for Chandler, AZ.

The next article will be written by John DALLAS. Send your cards and letters to him at: 11048 Candlelight Lane, Dallas, TX 74229 (and don’t mention that the Cowboys are 1-3 right now!). Til then. Godspeed and push it up!

Don Myers

USN-CF Box 5000

Ogdensburg, NY 13669-5000

Home: (902) 765-6087

Work: (902) 765-1494, ext 1413

DSN: 568-1413/Fax (902) 765-1416 or 568-1416

E-mail: dmyers@glinx.com

Percent members: 42

ANew Alphabet Soup. I’m fl ying SAR and LRTs (Long Range Trainers) with the CF (Canadian Forces) now, in ATG (Air Transport Group) at CFB (CF Base) Greenwood, NS (Nova Scotia). I’ve spent the last couple of weeks getting further “Canadianized” at CFB Trenton (the equivalent of Little Rock AFB) outside of Toronto. During my checkout. I’ve been to the northern extremes of Canada, to Thule, Keflavik, Prestwick, Zagreb, and Prague—and didn’t see one of you in my travels. What gives? I’m not that far away.

I-N-P-U-T. That’s how Ispell relief. You’ll note the new data in the box above. Please use it to the max and send some poignant verbiage my direction. As areminder, it can take over two weeks for mail to reach me at the New York address.

High Country. Kent FONSECA wrote to avoid being listed MIA by me in one of these articles. He sent apicture with his 14-year-old son on top of Mt. Phillips, NM (11,741 ft.). They were on a74-mile trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. Kent said it was “incredibly similar to the SERE trek except the pack this time weighed 50 lbs. No upperclassmen with soldier of for¬ tune desires chased me with AK-47s and the SERE food was almost bet-

ter.” He noted the storm near the mountain they climbed spawned the tornado that hit Cimarron in late July. Kent’s aright-seater on B727s with AA and will likely be moving to the 767 this year, or Faithful. You know about the geyser that gives the public athrill every hour at Yellowstone. Ihave acorollary when it comes to consistent¬ ly sending me pearls of info on you folks. She’s called Peggy (DENNIS) CARNAHAN. Peggy’s been able to keep me up to date with many of you because of where she’s stationed. Now aT-37 Ops officer at Randolph, she notes: Kathy CONLEY is the T-1 squadron commander while her husband, Mark FARAONE, is becoming an expert at the commuting game with Delta; Scott WIEBE is her Ops officer. Chuck KING is work¬ ing for McDonnell Douglas as aT-1 academic/sim instructor. Karen (OHAIR) FOX is commander of one of the medical squadrons. Sue SLAVEC-EASTERLY is at AFPC (formerly AFMPC). Peggy also added Andi (UNGASHICK) BECKMAN is employed full-time raising afouryear-old son; her husband works at Langley.

Welcome to the Fold. Tom NEAL recently joined the AOG. He writes: “On reflection, 1guess my interest in the AOG and USAFA was rekin¬ dled by age and being away from the AF for awhile.” Tom’s in his last year of residency at Johns Hopkins after being chief flight surgeon at An¬ drews AFB: “The AF One crew kept me hopping, as you might imagine. He doesn’t have any ’80 types where he is. “All my fellow residents are from Stanford, Yale, etc. You know the type.” Tom wanted to know how to get in touch with Karl GREENHILL (at F.E. Warren AFB), which reminded me of all the e-mail addresses I’ve accumulated lately. My offer still stands; send me some excellent e-mail (OK, any kind of mail is ex¬ cellent) and, if you desire. I’ll send you my list of the e-mail addresses.

I’m from the Government; I’m here to help. Although Itried to get in touch with Dean (Carla) EISBERG before Ileft Kodiak, the operator had no listing for him in the Anchorage area (honest. Dean). Perhaps it has something to do with his new job: U.S. Customs Inspector. That’s right. Dean is one of those nice people who greets you coming off the plane and asks to see everything in your suitcase. “I really miss the flying, but I don’t miss the military at all. If Iwanted to fly for customs, we’d have to move to Puerto Rico. The decision-making process was like comparing eating your favorite food or going fishing. Both are good, but they don’t have any similarities to compare. The family voted four to one to stay in Alaska. Guess who the ‘one’ was.” Dean says the job is mostly paper¬ work with little excitement. “I thought we’d be busting down doors and arresting people. Occasionally we find some drugs, guns, counterfeited items or see afew million in cash.” He worked hard at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and was honor graduate for 1995 (out of 3,200!); but when he asked for araise, he quickly found there’s “ab¬ solutely no reward for doing ‘good’, just doing ‘time.’” The training center flew Carla and Dean back to Georgia for an awards ceremony, complete with apresentation of abeautiful Ruger 9mm: “Plus Igot the personal satisfaction of beating out all the arrogant FBI, Border Patrol and Secret Service students.” To satisfy the flying desire, the family owns a1946 Aeronca Chief on floats, minus the numerous hours of sweat to make it ready to defy gravity once again. He ends by writing he has a friend that owns atugboat in Whittier—they motor around Prince William Sound until they see abear or get the desire to fish. (I would have voted for Alaska as well. Dean!)

Reach Out VI. Calling all grads, calling all grads: If you’ve seen any of these lost souls, report whereabouts and whatabouts to me ASAP: Randy D. TAYLOR, Brian L. TART, Mark B. TAPPER, Paul H. TALARICO, Emi (TAKASHIMA) VISHOOT, Norman C. SWEET, and George W. STACKMAN.

Congrats to all of you who passed muster on this latest promotion board. From what I’ve heard, times are tough in the RAF.

Not aTV Show. As you know from previous reports, Sandy (WAPLES) (Rick ’79) WALLACE lives in Indonesia. Life has been challenging. Last month, while coming back from the city, four wives of fellow Mission Aviation Fellowship folks were in an accident on aremote road—two died and the others were hurt enough to be evacuated to Australia. Right after that, one of the planes had engine problems and crash landed (successfully) in the jungle. To top it all off, Sandy’s son lost his brakes coming down asteep path on his bike and his face and teeth were badly rearranged when he hit awall—which meant an evacuation to Singapore.

Sometimes Iget focused on all the “bad” things happening to me—I guess there are folks we all know who have their challenges as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. That’s it from this roving reporter.

Kent and Bryan Fonseca on their “Rocky Mountain High”.

Scott Dering

42071 E. Muledeer Drive

U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840 (719) 472-1604

Percent members: 37

Greetings. Irecently ran into aclassmate of ours at arestaurant in Col¬ orado Springs. As is so often the case when Irun into classmates unex¬ pectedly, he was horrified that Iwould mention him in this column. Naturally, he was concerned that all of you would then think he and I were friends, thereby ruining his reputation as an all-around cool guy. Sympathetic scribe that Iam, Ipromised him anonymity on the condition he tell me what he was up to. This classmate (whose initials are D.C.—I will say nothing more) is an ophthalmologist at the Academy and is mar¬ ried with three children. The eye doctor—whom Ishall hereafter refer to by the alias DEAN CARLSON—has been aclose and personal friend of mine ever since we were cadets. DEAN (a first name as fictitious as the last name of CARLSON) is in the process of getting out of the Air Force and establishing his own practice in Colorado Springs. Imust tell you that ever since my return to the Springs last summer, he (DEAN CARLSON, that is) and Ihave become the absolute bestest golf buddies who ever liv¬ ed. “Two peas in apod” is how people often describe us—me and the classmate known to you only as DEAN CARLSON. And since Ihave carefully kept his identity asecret (by using the pseudonym DEAN CARLSON), none of you will be able to hold his friendship with the scribe against him.

to the northern hemisphere. Finally, John occasionally runs into Dan FARRISH who fl ies for Delta out of Cincinnati.

Itracked down Freddie STEWART to Reston, VA where he is acon¬ tractor specializing in information technology. Freddie and his family live right on agolf course even though none of them ever hit agolf ball. (As a golfer who does not live on acourse, Isee this as perhaps the best example of the universe’s fundamental unfairness.) Freddie reports that his old friend Derek DICKEY is at the Pentagon handling Latin American af¬ fairs for the Secretary of the Air Force.

Dan GRIFFITH called to say that his cadet roommate, Rudy “Jersey” CASTILLO, got married last June after 15 years of bachelorhood. Rudy met his wife while weight lifting at the gym. As for Dan, he will take the matrimonial plunge himself just about the time you are reading this col¬ umn. Both Dan and Rudy are Delta pilots flying out of Dallas. In his spare time, Dan is trying to finish up aPhD in American studies—a mix¬ ture of history and anthropology. As if his studies weren’t enough to han¬ dle (oh yeah, and his airline job too), Dan is also aCub Scout leader for a troop of seven and eight-year-olds.

Iwas able to follow adirectory assistance trail to find Matt DURCHHOLZ in Dallas. Matt got aPhD in operations research from SMU afew years ago and then taught in the Economics Department at the Academy. He took the 15-year retirement last summer and now works for acom¬ pany called i2 technologies which specializes in “product supply chain management” software.

While we’re on the subject of software companies, Ev WALLACE owns one of his very own in Melville, NY that specializes in automated sales processing. Ev majored in human factors engineering as acadet and worked at the Human Resources Lab at Wright-Patterson. After getting out of the Air Force, he worked for several companies including Met Life before starting his own firm. Married with a13-year-old, Ev is also a liaison officer in his spare time. Ev recently ran into his SERE Trek part¬ ner Greg WALSH on abusiness trip to Dallas where Greg flies for Delta. He also reports that Mark INGRAM got abusiness degree at Harvard and now earns big bucks at abig-time investment firm and Randy BROOKS is astunt pilot on the Budweiser flying team. Ev also occa¬ sionally runs into Tom ZENKER who manages aHome Depot superstore on Long Island.

Tim GROSZ is at Air War College at Maxwell after athree-year tour at Ramstein. Tim has the unique distinction of being frocked into the rank of Lt Col several months before his official promotion. It seems that the school’s commander wanted all War College students to wear the same rank, and since Tim’s line number was only afew months away, he’s wearing silver leaves early. This should come as no surprise to all of us in Stalag Seventeen who have always known just how frocked-up Tim really

IS.

Shirley Lockie and her three children.

My only letter this time around came from Shirley (HILSGEN) LOCKIE who is afamily practice physician at Hanscom. Shirley and her husband, Roy, are shown in the photo above with their twin seven-yearold boys. Roy is an emergency room doctor who retired from the Air Force afew years ago. Shirley was too modest to tell me herself, but she was one of only afew doctors to be promoted early to Lt Col on the last board. Other classmates on that early list were Sean MURPHY, a pediatrician who is probably at Keesler; Dick TUBB, who is one of the physicians at the White House(l), and Dan WYMAN, who is aflight surgeon somewhere. Shirley also reports that John EUNICE is the chief of Operations for Civil Engineering at Hanscom, Amy (RUSSELL)

THURMAN fl ies for United, and Debbie (LUMPKINS) and Mike HORGAN are in Germany. Debbie is on afull-time Guard assignment and Mike is performing Mr. Mom duties while he takes abreak from his more traditional job back in Phoenix.

Iwas lucky to find John MARLIN because he was in the process of changing jobs and moving away from Cincinnati to Edison, NJ. John, Who is married with three children, is an organic chemist who worked for Proctor &Gamble but will have started his new job with Mobil Chemical bjf the time you read this. While in the Air Force, he was an explosives test engineer at Eglin before getting aPhD at Illinois and spending four years at the Academy’s Seiler Research Lab. Before leaving Ohio, John was an active liaison officer for the Academy along with Rick BENKEN who is an engineer with the regional telephone company in Cincinnati. John reports that his old roommate Rod LOZA-NOBOA, who is still moving up the ranks in the Ecuadoran Air Force, calls him whenever he travels up

Blaise HORBAN is an instructor in the Mech Department at the Academy. (All of us who struggled in the core mech classes now focus our latent frustration directly on Blaise.) Blaise worked at the astronautics lab at Edwards and the engine program office at Wright-Patterson before entering the academic world. He reports that Brad BARRETT is at In¬ telligence Command at Kelly (soon to be apart of Lackland when Kelly closes), Mike GRABOWSKI fl ies for United out of Chicago, Pete DEWOLFF fl ies for one of the airlines out of Dallas, and Derk WYBENGA works for acontractor near Washington, DC.

Like all of the other classmates Itracked down for this issue. Brad BARBER made the mistake of having acurrent address with the AOG so Iwas able to get his phone number through directory assistance. Brad, whom Ivividly remember as the heavyweight pugil stick champion of Guts Squadron, flies 737s for Delta out of Salt Lake City. Like most airline pilots Italk to, he’s got several time-consuming hobbies including fly fishing and helping to build a42,000-square-foot school at his church. Brad and his wife, Justine, have three girls. Brad reports that Curt MCINTYRE and Dave CHAPMAN also fly for Delta out of Salt Lake, Bill SNEEDER is aflight surgeon at Langley, Ray WALIZER is asearchand-rescue helicopter pilot at Kirtland, Paul BLUNT flies 757s for UPS out of Louisville, and Brian DOMINGUEZ flies for Delta out of Cincin¬ nati.

Itracked down Heinz BERGANN to Pueblo where he is the circulation manager for the city public library and all of its branches. Heinz had been aTitan missile launch officer both underground and on the airborne com¬ mand post before getting out of the Air Force. He and Angela have two girls. Heinz occasionally talks to F-16 pilot Steve ALLTOP who works for foreign military sales at the Pentagon.

My final victim this time around was Craig STRAUSS who has flown for Delta out of Dallas since 1989 after flying T-37s at Williams and C-5s at Travis. Craig and his wife, Gretchen, water ski and compete in triathlons when they’re not traveling to exotic locations around the globe.

As is always the case, Iwas unable to contact several of the classmates I picked out of the Register at random for this issue. Lowell STOCKMAN,

Jan SZTUKA, Bob BRITT, Hugh BOLTON, Russ HERNDON, David GLADMAN, Ryan ORIAN, Michael BOHANAN, and Bernard SCHWARTZE all had addresses too out of date for me to track them down. As for Jerome TIMMERMAN, Matt ALTHOUSE, and Mike MCNERNEY, Igot no closer than their answering machines. That’s all for now.

Jim Ratti

8324 Heathrow Downs Montgomery, AL 36117-5121

Home: (334) 213-5958

rattijm@mindspring.com

http://WWW.mindspring.com/ -ratti jm/usafa82/ Percent members: 37

Hello, and happy fall to all of you Redtags out there. Once again, you’ve overwhelmed me with inputs, thanks to the marvel of e-mail! But it’s better this way—I don’t have to make up as much stuff! Of course. I’ll let you guess what was fact and what was not in these columns over the past 14 years...So, in no particular order, off we go!

Tim COLLINS e-mailed to tell me that he took over command of the 79th Fighter Sq at Shaw in April. He and his squadron left almost im¬ mediately for a90-day tour in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. You guessed it, they were there for the bombing too. Over 100 of Tim’s 140 people were injured, but thankfully no one was killed. What achallenging first com¬ mand that must have been! A1 NORMAN checked in from Edwards to fi ll me in on the ’82 guys there. A1 is part of the F-16 Combined Test Force (CTF), and Bob MALICRIDA, Dan LEVINE, and Norm (SANFORD)

HOWELL are instructors at the Test Pilot School. Troy JOHNSON is a test pilot in the B-2 CTF, and Rick INGALSBE is aB-l/B-52 test pilot. Glenn JAMES is with adetachment from Phillips Lab at Edwards.

Dunn IDLE says hello from Brooks, where he’s in the Plans & Marketing Division of the Human Services Center (HSC), and is aselfdescribed traveling salesman. He’s in aperfect position to field comments and suggestions from anyone who has ideas or requirements for more capable aircrew gear. Drop him aline—his e-mail address is on the web page. Prior to Dunn’s HSC tour, he was at the Phillips Lab at Kirtland, running flight test for Argus, one of my previous projects. Over¬ simplified, Argus is aC-135 with lots of cameras. While Dunn was part of the team they did things like track the DCX when it blew out of its aeroshell, and test the upper atmosphere for airborne laser feasibility. Dunn sends word that his old boxing buddy, Larry KIM, is aPhD doing bio stuff” at Armstrong Lab. Steve KATAPSKI left Phillips Lab for the Space Warfare Center at Falcon, and Mike BERRY is now at Kirtland, renting Dunn’s house there. Dunn had news on some non-’82 types (namely, his brother) but you’ll have to see the web page ’cause Idon’t have room here!

Mike EAYRS e-mailed from C-Springs, where he’s an investment plan¬ ner. He separated in April, and he and his wife, Fran, have two kids, Sean, three and Kinberly, eight. Mike says that Bill EADES is in the Kan¬ sas ANG and flies the B-1 when he’s not tied up as chief of Exercises and Deployments. John LIVINGOOD’s wife, Tammy (’84), e-mailed from Wright-Pat, just before they left for Scott. John will work in AMC/DOXP, and Tammy will be on the AMCIG Team. Paul TAYLOR zapped me from his home somewhere in New Jersey. He flies for American, and is active in the KC-135 Guard unit at (I think...) McGuire. Paul and Kathy have two kids, Greg (7) and Jennifer (5). Paul says that Chris CONWAY and Randy OAKLEY fly the A-300 with him in New York. Also in New York with AA are Joe ROMANKO and Scott LUCARELLI (both B-767), and Steve BOMGARDNER (DC-10). Joe and Scott still participate in the AF Reserve, flying C-141s. Tony DIPIETRO, who is also Paul’s brother-in-law, commutes from Tucson to fly the B-727 (soon to be DC-9) with TWA. Down at the ANG, Tim TALBOT works in Paul’s unit and also fl ies for FedEx in his other lifetime. Dave FADOK assumed command of aKC-10 squadron at McGuire. Scott ESHLEMAN works witk AA (Super 80) out of Washington. Mike SIPOS is aKC-10 pilot in the AFRES at McGuire. Bryan BRANBY sends word that Scott LARDNER will leave ACC/XP at Langley in December for an F-16 cockpit at Holloman. Steve VOGT told me that budding spy-novelist Tom SYLVESTER has been hired by Northwest. Glen DOWNEY is now acontract manager with Frontier Engineering in Oklahoma City, and Jennifer (LAVERTY) and Ed KHOURI are still out in California. However, Jennifer is now working for HP, as the European program manager for HP’s interactive TV pro¬ ject. Ed is aproduct manager for aGPS receiver at Trimble. Cindy (DIEHL) HUFFSTUTTER e-mailed from D.C. where she’s acivil ser¬ vant doing messaging and data communications stuff for the Secret (shhh!) Service. She ran into Wil URQUHART at aScottish Festival. He

wasn’t playing his bagpipes but he was wearing akilt! Since Cindy’s ad¬ dress is pentacat@aol.com, shall we assume she has five cats? One of our newest Lt Cols, Mike SINISI, checked in with achange of e-mail address (see the web site). Mike’s at the Pentagon, working comm satellite issues with the space folks there. He’d previously been acomm squadron/CC at Castle before the base closed. Marc and Judy (MARTINI) ABSHIRE are still at Vandenberg, where Marc is the DO for the Western Range. Judy is mom to four girls (latest one born in September) and teaches step/circuit aerobics at three clubs, 10 classes aweek. By the way, she did so right up to her due date!

John NORTON sent me alist of this year’s contingent at the Army’s Command &General Staff College. Besides John, Theresa “TB” BEDNAREK, Daryl BLAN, Brad “Pony” DODD, Kevin “Duck” PERRY, and Jeff VANCE are extolling the virtues of airpower at Ft. Leaven¬ worth. Speaking of PME schools, this year’s ACSC class includes Bob DEVANEY, Steve ATKINS, Bryan DALY, Mark “Stich” MILLER, Dave OMEARA, Tom SCHLUCKEBIER, Butch HOWARD, Ron WARNER, Kim CORCORAN, Mike KORCHECK, Tony WEIGAND, Dave WEST, and Doc KIMMINAU. Also, Delane AGUILAR, Dave LEVY, Kenny ROBINSON, Tim LINDEMANN, Chris METZ, Nancy (GRAHAM) BRUNSKOLE, John DARGENIO, Matt ERICHSEN and his wife, Paula (DOREMUS), Woody WATKINS, and Marc ARRENDALE. By virtue of date of rank, most everyone is in some sort of leader¬ ship role in the class, and Tony WEIGAND (another new Lt Col) is class president. Bob DEVANEY wanted me to tell you that he and his wife, Cathy, have three daughters; Christine, and twins Mary and Carolyn. Cathy is aCPA, and is staying at home in Maryland with the kids while Bob does his year at ACSC.

Deb (MULLEN) KIRKHUFF dropped aquick note to say she’s alive and well, stationed at Peterson AFB as the Minuteman/Peacekeeeper ICBM program element monitor. Brian FINN sent word from Hawaii that he’s surviving his staff tour there by keeping busy with fighter deliveries (his first year), and most recently, working in the Exercise Plans shop. He’s also been able to keep flying with the Civil Air Patrol. A former classmate, Dave Hutches, sent an e-mail to tell me that he’s now working at IBM’s Watson Research Center in New York. He had been wrapped up in the hallowed halls of academia at UC San Diego.

Women in Motion

Kate SMITH, now alawyer in Phoenix, sent this picture from the “Women in Motion” gathering at USAFA in September. In addition to Kate, Class of ’82 attendees included Amy (MCCARTHY) JENKINS (flying 767s for United). Amy and her husband adopted five-year-old Michael earlier this year. Sue (JOHNSON) ROSE, the Tiger Ten AOC was there, expecting child #3 that week. Others included Peggy (SHER¬ MAN) BALL (in aPhD program at Uof Texas), Stacy BRODZIK (work¬ ing at Uof Washington’s atmospheric lab), Debbie (MULLEN) KIRKHUFF (living in COS with her husband and three kids), Cynthia (SHELTON) MACK (a consultant at Booz-Allen &Hamilton in D.C.), Wayne BROWN (with wife, Teresa PAQUELET-BROWN, ’83), Donna (GLANCEY) SCHUTZIUS (stationed at USAFA), Ellen (O’SULLIVAN) and Rich SHIMKO, Alice (CRUZ) SMITH, and Gail (FRANCIS) TARLTON.

And, speaking of Ellen (O’SULLIVAN) SHIMKO, it looks as if she’s keeping pretty good company these days! She “ran into” Bill Clinton during her participation in the American Political Science Academy’s Congressional Fellowship Program. She had been serving aone-year fellowship with Michigan Sen. Carl Lewis, and is now an AFRES major, working in the Director of Central Intelligence’s Nonproliferation Center near D.C.

A1 and Debbie (BURDEN) ZELENAK e-mailed from Lakenheath, where A1 is the 48th Comm Sq/CC and Debbie’s aReservist training to be

the Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Services Sq/CC. They told me that Dennis PEREZ is the Logistics Support Sq/CC there. Debbie says she keeps busy chasing their two kids, Anne (7) and Peter (5). Marty HAYMOND sent an e-mail to say that he’s aDC-8 first officer for Air¬ borne Express, and C-141 jock in the Tennessee ANG. He says Mark JURKOWSKI is aDC-9 captain at Airborne, and Fred ClANCIOLO is a C-17 Ops officer in the 17th AS at Charleston. And with that, 1must quit ’cause I’m out of room. See the web site for full text of these folks’ messages, and for e-mail addresses on most of them. Til next time, be safe! Ratman.

Ray Blust

149 South Park St. Wheeling, WV 26003

Home: (304) 242-7182

E-mail; 104055,444@compuserve.com

Percent members: 38

Howdy from the outer banks of the mighty Ohio River. All is well in West Virginia as the ’Neers are undefeated and the Falcons are doing great at the time of printing (9/23/96). Ihave aplethora of letters, cor¬ respondence, photos and scraps of paper to set to type so not much time for idle Jon DURESKY-abusing chitchat, sorry.

The funniest letter had to come from my old UPT roomie, Craig EIDMAN. Craig sent aletter plus acouple of photos of guess who? Of course Colin “The Moff” MOFFAT. Please send photos of anyone but The Moff, he’s been in more than Julie and Ithanks to Stumanchu. Of course Colin and Sophie are STILL in Africa and should be heading back to Delta soon. Craig and Maura are currently residing in Albuquerque where Craig is a“staff geek”, his words. He’s formally on ajoint test force stu¬ dying Theater Missile Defense Attack Ops, and he may be out of ajob in November if someone is re-elected. Thanks Craig.

Tim “Bounce” STRAWTHER says hi from Nellis and grudgingly got together fi ve classmates for a“Majors at the Pinnacle of Mediocre Careers” photo. The proof: all these guys have yet to be promoted early, do astaff tour, be an executive officer, or attend an intermediate service school! Quite aresume guys. All these guys are instructors at the USAF

Weapons School. From left is Burt BARTLEY, F-16; Mark “Elwood AMIDON, F-15; Tim “Bounce” STRAWTHER, F-16; Brian “Mass MAAS and Johnnie STOUT, A-10. Thanks for the poop Tim.

»>

Inow must apologize to fellow Starship-19 mate, Tom EVANS. Tom wrote to me in April and Imisplaced the letter and am just now getting to it. Sorry. By now Tom has been in Brazil for almost ayear. He finished his MBA at UT in Austin and started working for asmall software com¬ pany that was not living up to his expectations. So Tom did what most of us would do—he quit his job right before Christmas, took five weeks of vacation and moved to Brazil at the end of January. Ibet Tom and Colin were roommates somewhere along the way? Tom is now again working for asoftware company and Colin you can reach Tom at TEvansTX ©aol.com. Thanks Tom, good luck.

Got aquickie moving note from Doug and Kim HIGH, they have made the trip south to the blue room of ACSC. Doug’s an old RF WSO from Bergstrom, now soon to be Austin International Airport.

Olympic Flamer

Our next photo may be afirst. Carl NORDIN had the opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch in Peachtree City, “Delta Ghetto”, two days before the games. Please send more info on HOW you were picked. Ob¬ viously no background checks were done. Carl did update me on the Delta scene where he’s an FO (right seat) on the MD88 and is in the AF Reserves flying the C-130s at Dobbins. Mike DODD is the only other ’83er in Carl’s unit. Mike is a727 FO for FEDEX. Other Atlanta Delta Dogs: Joch POLO, MD88 FO; Tom DUDA, LlOll FE; Tommy SOLOMON, MD88 FO; Karol WELLING, not sure; A1 “Sheefus” GAILEY, MD88 FO. Ben WILSON heard the bluegrass calling and has since moved back to Kentucky where he’s a727 FO at Cincy. The best news was that Jim “Beacon” POST is at Leavenworth doing time with the Army. Jim Iguess was just too good for our ACSC, so now he’s doing GCSC, enjoy Jim. Thanks for the update Carl.

While at FL350 somewhere over Pennsylvania, Iwas thumbing through my Sept 96 issue of AF Magazine (joke) and what would appear before my very eyes but aquite studly Bob BELETIC. Bob won the Chennault Award for “Best Aerial Warfare Tactician”. Bob wrote the book on the USAF F-16 airborne forward air control mission. The manual he wrote

Majors at the Pinnacle of Mediocre Careers!

Bob Beletic: Chennault Award Recipient

has been submitted to the Air Warfare Center for inclusion in Multicom¬ mand Manual 3-1, the fighter pilot’s bible. Please read the article on page 74 for the rest of the story. Congrats Bob!

The main reason I’m writing this article tmd not our Academy scribe is because Dr. Billy WALKER has headed north to an FE Warren Huey squadron. He’s now the Ops officer and says he should be there for threefour years before the Academy wants alittle return on their investment or they need anew kickball coach. Thanks for your help Billy. Our new Academy scribes are Pete MCCAFFREY and Dave WRIGHT. Pete is assistant group AOC for Third Group while Dave is in his first year as AOC for 12. Dave says he still smiles and shakes his head when he reads the plaque listing those distinguished ’83 grads of the 12th. Please send in¬ fo to either Pete at 4203 B. West Muledeer Dr., USAFA, CO 80840-1128 or to Dave at 4204 A. West Muledeer Dr., USAFA, CO 80840-1137. Please send lots of pictures and not too many big words.

1made atrip out to the Academy in September for aLiaison Officer director’s conference. We’re not worthy of the “commander” designa¬ tion anymore, oh well. Before Igot to the Springs Iran into Gregg LLOYD who was taking our AA jumpseat from DFW to the Springs. Gregg flies for Delta at Salt Lake City and lives in Florence, CO. Gregg and his wife, Linda, have two children, Chelsea-9, and Kendall-6. Iknew 1was in trouble when 1started running into classmates in the aircraft. 1 then ran into Bob ROCHE at the outdoor rec. center where he was with his two youngsters, Matthew and Kara, and spending what looked like most of this year’s stock dividend on what else—skis. Bob flies ’141s at McChord in the Reserves while also flying for United out of Denver. Bob’s United update includes Bebe (CRONIN) O’NEAL has four, yes 4, quatro, siblings. That’s not the rugby-playing Bebe Iknew. She’s at the training center in Denver for United. Also there is Erwin “Silk” WASHINGTON who flies ’141s also at Memphis. Brian GERRITY also runs the halls for the United center.

Ithen made my way to our welcome at the visitor’s center where Iran into prep-mate Bill HARRIS. Bill lives in Chattanooga, TN and is also an ALO. Bill married Michelle (MILLER), afellow ’83er. They have two kids, seven and nine. Bill is aplant engineer for alarge truck trailer manufacturer, he said it’s amazingly similar to the aircraft assembly pro¬ cess. Good luck Bill and Michelle. Also in the class was Beth (ARVIN) ILIFF who is the Readiness Plans of fi cer in the Guard in Indiana. Her hus¬ band, Jeff, is going to grad school for architectural rendering. I’m not too sure what that means. They have two children, Ben-five and Katiethree, who are both cute and smart. If you ever need AF/ND tickets please call Beth, I’m sure she can find some last-minute ones.

Other than Pete and Dave Ididn’t see any other ’83ers in the area. Doug HILL is still there, helping out with the freshmen volleyball and of course coaching soccer. 1ran into John STIZZA on the flight out of the Springs. He and his commander were at the 14th AF Convention to ac¬ cept the Chennault Trophy. Wherever they were going, he’s the chief of stan/eval. He did say he’d been in acquisition his whole career. Nice see¬ ing ya Stizz.

Now for my AA update. Gary STEC is an MD80 FO in Chicago; he and his wife, Carolyn, have two sons, Garrett-six and Grant-two. Gary’s been with AA five years, has successfully avoided any graduate school and has the best lawn in the neighborhood. 1mentioned to Gary that 1still had my cadet car, an ’83 Camaro Berlinette, so of course he had to pull out his pix. He just sold his ’79 Firebird that he had just repainted. He said he spent the night in the car before he sold it. So if anyone else still has their cadet car, please send aphoto for the mag. Remember you—the grad—must be in the photo. Well that about does it for me. I’m sorry I’m not as witty as JDQ or Stu but...Keep those letters and pix coming, we’ll see you in ops. Ray.

Mike Jensen

12035 Milam Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

1-800-G0-AFA-GO

E-mail: jensen84@mrcenter.com

Class Page: www.mtcenter.com/usafa84

Percent members: 31

'm

ATTENTION IN THE AREA. When you get this issue—CALL ME—if you would like to receive any Class of 1984 merchandise. If you e-mail me, we will put your e-mail address on the Class of ’84 home page; and if you also leave your mailing address, we will send you afree Class of ’84 golf towel. We also have alimited supply of coasters, mugs, shirts, etc., let me know what you would like.

Keep Brian in your thoughts. Our classmate Brian TERMONT has been diagnosed with cancer. He is living at 2860 Warrenton Way, Col¬ orado Springs, CO 80922. He has been medically retired. He and his wife, Ann Marie, are pursuing local treatment. He is in great spirits and asks

that you don’t send flowers. If you do send anything—please send a plant. If you want more information or Brian’s phone number please get in touch with me.

The e-mail cometh. Tommy WILSON is avery busy boy. His wife, Pol¬ ly, and their three daughters Haley, Mara, and Tatum are enjoying the American Airlines way of life. He tells me Jay CHARMELLA is getting married to an American Airlines flight attendant he met on atrip-trade caused by our 10-year reunion. Chris “Major Intensity” ERICKSON will be the best man. Date set Nov. 23rd. Other American pilots are Jimmy MACKEY, Tommy HUGGINS and Jim KELLY based out of Dallas. Gerry SLYMAN and wife, Kim, have two girls, Brittany and Danielle. Gary SEIFRIED and his family are also down in Dallas with four children.

Kevin WONG is stationed at RAF Lakenheath on anesthesia staff after graduating from residency training. He’s working with Betsy VANDER¬ BURGH. Betsy, when not working as an OB/GYN doc, is taking care of her young son with husband, Joe LAMAGNA (’85). Kevin also reports Tim MADGETT and wife, Maria MARZANO, are there with their four children.

A1 VIERA is down at Dyess AFB, TX as aWSO in the B-1. Afirst-time writer to Checkpoints, he did agreat job telling me about his wife, Maria, and their two girls. Also down at Dyess are John BAKER and Dan SHERMAN. Matt JOHNSON is still banking in Germany. Still single. Matt is pinching those DMs and visiting those Oktoberfests while searching for that all-elusive fraulein!

CHECK OUT THE HOME PAGE! If you haven’t seen it yet—check out the Class of ’84 home page at www.mrcenter.com/usafa 84. We will do our best to keep you informed with the latest happenings of our class.

Just got off the phone with Pat RYAN. He is living down in Nawlins (That’s New Orleeens, for the Northerners in our class) flying F-15s in the Guard and working for United Airlines. Victor HAYNES is also “work¬ ing” the two-flying-job scene, and lives in Naperville, IL. Got anote from Herman “Big Gun” BAKER who was over in Europe where the wine, women and song were keeping him quite happy. Doug “TRUCK” APPLEGATE is applying for the airlines and had better have ajob by the time this issue is received. How’s that for pressure?

GETTING MORE INFO—HOME PAGE WILL HELP. We’re getting some e-mail, but as you can see by the length of this column, it is not enough. Please get us more info to keep us informed of what you are do¬ ing. Looking forward to hearing from you. Later—Jens.

Jackie Charsagua

1701B 9th Street

Langley AFB, VA 23665-1720

DSN: 574-5954

Work: (757) 764-5954

Percent members: 36

(Note: Tina (THERRIEN) HAR VEY and Itag-teamed our class col¬ umn again. Thank you, Tina, for graciously providing the bulk of this quarter’s submission! Jackie.)

Hi! This is Tina! Greetings from the Puzzle Palace! Life in the D.C. area is fast-paced all around, but working on the Joint Staff is enjoyable. Iam assigned to the J6 Directorate in the Networks Division doing geek stuff. My first day was memorable, as Iforgot how the East Coast can take its toll on you. Icollapsed due to dehydration and had to be hauled around the corridors of the Pentagon on amedical cart. What away to start my tour! With afirst day like that, Ifigure it can only go up from there. By the time you read this. I’ll be finishing athree-month athletic scholarship to the Armed Forces Staff College to attend Phase II Joint PME.

Speaking of AFSC, Denise (SENN) GILLEN and Elise VANDERVENNET completed their TDYs to AFSC enroute from their Phase II to their new assignments. (This is after they completed ACSC in residence at Maxwell.) Denise went to MacDill AFB, FL (USCENTCOM/J6) and will be with her husband, Steve, who is an airline pilot. I’m looking forward to resuming my friendship with Elise, as she went to D.C. to work for the State Department at the Arms Control and Disarm¬ ament Agency. Below are the rest of our classmates who graduated June ’96 from ACSC in residence at Maxwell.

Carl provided the picture and shared news of his recent marriage (21 Sep) to Jennifer Rumph, afifth-grade teacher from Sacramento, CA. Congratulations to the newlyweds! Ibelieve Carl and Jennifer are sta¬ tioned in the D.C. area.

Before Igo any further, Iwant to apologize ahead of time for the heavy “female” slant to this article. At the end of August Iwent to Camp USAFA to help celebrate 20 years of women at the Academy. It was called the “Women in Motion Celebration”. (Although with the altitude

Neal McElhanon, Elise, Scott Henderson, YuLin (Green) Whitehead, Troy Devine, Ian Dickinson, and Steve Depalmer. Not pictured: Matt Byrd, Dan Jordan, and Denise. change, we thought it could be called the “Women in SLOW Motion Celebration”!) Most of the material for this article came from that trip.

It was great to breathe the clear air of Colorado and catch up with fellow classmates. Denise, Elise, and Ishared the hotel room—it was like old times. (Elise, hopelessly neat; me hopelessly messy!) The schedule allowed plenty of time to hang out and watch Air Force kick some WAC butt. (AF -45, San Jose -0.) The Class of ’85 proudly reintroduced “Spirit Cheese” to the fans of Falcon football. (Thanks to Lynn STEER for spending amonth’s pay on individually-wrapped cheese!) Speaking of Lynn, she is working as acommercial pilot based out of Denver, CO. She was an absolute blast at the celebration, saying she enjoyed spending time with classmates who didn’t have hairy backs. Needless to say, Ididn’t ask her to elaborate.

Here’s the lowdown on other classmates Iran into at the celebration: YuLin {with acapital "L”, sorry for years of incorrectness, Jackie) (GREEN) WHITEHEAD and husband, Ray, are enjoying another year at Maxwell AFB, AL where she will be at SAAS, the School of Advanced Aerospace Studies. Eileen ISOLA is learning to say “Who-uhh!” as part of her training at Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Ft Leavenworth, KS. (I am told the AF equivalent of “Who-uhh” is “Cool!”) She says her work is never done, trying to teach the grunts about the importance of airpower. Beth (WRIGHT) DUNN loves her job at Los Angeles AFB, CA (who wouldn’t) working in the MILSTAR Pro¬ gram Office. Ihad the pleasure of spending time with Beth and her son AJ while Iwas finishing up my tour as aresearch fellow at RAND in San¬ ta Monica, CA.

Joyce WASHINGTON is loving her work as an SP at Kirtland AFB, NM. It was also good to see Regina BROWN (who is making headway at medical school in Illinois) and Yvette (PEREZ) HIRD (working at AFMPC, Randolph AFB, TX). Curt CARTER (working Plans and Programs at the Academy) was on the planning committee for the celebration. Thanks, Curt! We had agreat time.

Ialso saw Lisa (STEIN) MACISAAC, Sarah SALLEE, Larry FRIEND, and Sue ROSENTHAL at the celebration, but unfortunately I

didn’t have achance to find out what’s going on in their lives.

During my infamous first day at the Pentagon, Iran into Bruce EMIG in the security office getting his badge. He just completed Army CGSC at Leavenworth and is stationed at Offutt. Ialso saw Charlene (JARDIN) HARDING in the halls of the Pentagon; she is working at DISA and is in¬ volved in Joint Warfighter Interoperability Demonstrations (JWID).

Iam looking forward to spending some time with my old roomie, Jackie CHARSAGUA, while Iam at ACSC. And now over to our second commentator...

Hi folks, Jackie here! Is the snow falling yet? Is the wind whistling through the trees? Have you pulled out those favorite sweaters to shield you from the blistery elements of winter? Gotta love winter time. I’ve penned these words in 70-degree weather in late September, forecasting what it will be like when this magazine reaches your mailbox. With that note, greetings from Hampton, VA, and Langley AFB.

Ibring joyous tidings of God’s gifts to parents! First, Madeline was born to Dan and Sara (HELLWIG) ELLERT-BECK on July 22. At press time, she’ll be five months old, bringing beaming smiles to her parents who still live in Dayton, OH. Mike and Tina CRAMER (whose two sons are Alex and JJ) had their third child, Theresa Ann, on 30 Aug—“Tess” is three months old at press time. Mike is here at Langley (HQ ACC/IN), and it turns out the Cramer family and Ihave shared the same hair¬ dresser. Go fi gure. By the way, Ihad achance to chat with Neal MCELHANON during his stint at the AFSC. He has awonderful son, 26 months at press time, and after graduating from joint PME, reunited with his wife and child at USCENTCOM in Florida. He is acivil engineer. Speaking of Florida, Jerry VAUGHAN called me for acopy of aJoint STARS document Iam staffing—he’s in Melbourne, FL, working with the Joint STARS test group and seems to be hanging in there.

Icontinue to run into JR ROBINSON when Iwander through the halls of ACC/DO. JR is doing modeling and simulation (M&S) work. Also bumped into Paul SKOWRONEK, who works in the Studies and Analysis Squadron under HQ ACC/XP, another M&S agency on Langley. It was one of those “you look familiar...” run-ins. Paul has been on station for about seven months at press time.

This past June, Ihad the privilege to travel to San Diego, CA, for the marriage of Richard Kipp to our class sweetheart, Emmy (GUILLERMO). Emmy and “Dutch” live in Ohio, where Emmy is a civilian nurse and Dutch is an engineer for Goodyear. They are expecting their fi rst child!

At Coronado NAB, San Diego, CA: Brian Bagley (’87), maid of honor Keiko Bagley, Jackie C., Dutch Kipp and bride Emmy.

MOVED TO: Kelly KIERNAN from Belgium to Laughlin AFB, TX; John LYONS from Florida to Albuquerque, NM; Bill HAMPTON from Omaha to Leavenworth (probably Army CGSC); and Steve GRUPENHAGEN from COS to another part of COS.

LAST WORDS: Get your hankerchiefs or tissues out, cry with me for a moment in spirit. Allow me to tug on your sympathies long enough to move you to action: INEED YOUR HELP! I’ve been writing for over a decade (this is not apaid position) and have endeavored to write about classmates near and far. Honestly, Iam weary of tapping on my personal circle of friends for news; it can be like pulling teeth. Sometimes Ifeel like I’m being anuisance; not agood feeling. That’s where you come in. Please send me your photos, your updates; WHATEVER to make our column an interesting read for our class as awhole. Ithank those of you who over the past decade have filled the gap as GUEST SCRIBES—you are absolutely precious. Now, are there others of you willing to step in and write for one quarter? Iwould appreciate some relief in sharing the load.

Ido not have alineup for scribes in the future, so Icannot provide you an address. Ibelieve Charlene (JARDIN) HARDING will write the next

ACSC Graduation Ball: Carl Block,

Women in Motion: Tall lady in the back, Lynn; Denise, Yvette, Elise, Beth, YuLin, Eileen, Regina, Joyce, Tina (guest scribe); kneeling. Curt and Larry Friend.

article. With that cry in the wilderness, Iwill sign off. Have ablessed holi¬ day season and may the new year bring prosperity and peace.

Godspeed, your weathered scribe, Jackie C.

Gary L. Burg

7-420B IStreet

Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-1232

(907) 753-9211/DSN: (317) 552-9037

E-mail: GBurg.wow.com

Percent members; 38

What agreat experience the 10-year reunion was. All of you who at¬ tended know what Imean, those of you who didn’t/couldn’t make it missed an outstanding time that was had by all. Over half of our class at¬ tended with some squadrons having over 75 percent attendance. Sure wish our class’s AOG membership was that good! Although Idon’t have room in the column to cover everything that happened I’ll try to give you a flavor of the activities. Throughout the next few columns I’ll try to cover everyone’s news from the reunion.

Wednesday, 25 Sep—Old Chicago’s. For all the early birds asocial gathering the first night occurred at the Pizzeria. The first night social gathering was huge. It looked like over 100 ’86ers were able to break away early and enjoy anight of good old reminiscing and updating of happen¬ ings over the past 10 years. We filled the upstairs area and just plain had a great time. Iwas able to sit down and talk to Kirk LEAR and his wife for awhile. They were there with their little baby from Little Rock AFB where Kirk flies C-130s at the weapons school. He is enjoying life in the Hercs and his assignment to Little Rock. We talked about old times and are looking forward to getting our 20 in—Air Force willing!

To name everyone Isaw would fill the whole column so I’ll just cover those Italked to. If any of the information is incorrect, you’ll have an ex¬ cuse to write me and with everyone Isaw the facts may get mixed up—if so my apologies early. Steve JASZAI talked to me abit. His new assign¬ ment is to Space Command at Falcon AFB after being aTweet flight com¬ mander at Reese AFB. He is enjoying his new job that deals with the new systems the Air Force is employing in the space/aircraft interaction area. Kelly BARLEAN was there from Washington, DC where he is alawyer with his own private practice. He is just getting established there after finishing law school at Boulder, CO afew years back and working in Col¬ orado before moving to Washington. Leon MAYFIELD hasn’t changed much since graduation and is out of the Air Force working for ahealth group company. Italked briefly to afew others but my memory was on overload by that time. Everyone had agreat time at Old Chicago’s with the pizza, beer and socializing and it was just the beginning of what was to come.

Thursday morning saw asmall contingent of us bus up to Cripple Creek to partake in alittle small-stakes gambling. Cripple Creek has changed quite abit from the small slow-paced old mining town it was when we were cadets to the gambling place it is now. About 20 of us took advantage of the opportunity to visit the mountain community on aday it snowed about the whole time we were there. It was abeautiful sight to see the snow and made us glad we weren’t driving in it. Italked to Bob BUT¬ CHER abit and found out that Major Butcher is adoctor in the Air Force these days. He went to medical school out of the Academy and is doing quite well for himself in the medical field these days. Brent BEECHAM was with the group and talked about living in Israel where he and his wife went after he got out of the Air Force. Brent flew F-15Cs out of Langley while he was in the Air Force but is enjoying working in Israel these days. He was probably one of the farthest to travel commercially to the reu¬ nion. He had some interesting stories about life in Israel and the current political situation going on there. All in all agood time was had by all who went on the trip to Cripple Creek and nobody lost their shirt. The taste of winter for some of those who don’t see snow at their current loca¬ tion was worth the trip if nothing else.

Thursday night was ahuge gathering at the Embassy Suites. The buffet meal followed by alot of socializing was ahuge success. The atrium was packed with barely enough room to walk around. Iran into alot of peo¬ ple Ihadn’t seen or heard from since our graduation and alot of them haven’t changed over 10 years. Sally ANSCHUETZ was there from Wisconsin where she is working in the private sector. I’m not really sure what she is doing but whatever it is it agrees with her as she was looking good and enjoying life in the Cheesehead State.

Ihad afew pictures Ikept from working on the yearbook staff that I handed out during the reunion that brought me in contact with some peo¬ ple Ididn’t know well from our Academy days. Tom BARTH is doing great and about to enter the private sector after working in the PR business for the Air Force in New York. He and his wife enjoyed the time they had in the Air Force but like he said it’s time to move on and do

something different in life. Scott BISHOP is still flying F-16s as an IP at Luke AFB and he and his wife are enjoying life in the Phoenix area. Brian KNORR is out of the Air Force these days and coaching for the Universi¬ ty of Ohio after doing acoaching stint at the Air Force Academy prior to getting out. Joe VASTA is flying out of McGuire AFB these days but I’m not sure if it’s KC-lOs or C-I4Is.

Every time Iturned around Iseemed to run into someone else 1knew. Mike BALFANY is out of the active service and now fl ying with Southwest Airlines out of Chicago plus flying with the F-16 Guard unit there. He and his family are enjoying life there but Mike might be getting out of the Guard soon to spend more time with his family. Brent FRERICH is still in and flying KC-lOs out of McGuire. He brought his family to the reunion and it looked like life was treating him good these days. Craig CADY is also flying KC-lOs out of McGuire and seems to be enjoying life after being aT-38 FAIP at Reese.

Chris ACKERSON, Jeff HENRY, and Troy ERWIN all trekked down with me from Elmendorf AFB for the reunion and all mentioned how they were having the time of their life at the reunion. Chris is aflight com¬ mander in the 90 FS flying the F-15Es, Jeff is the chief of Wing Life Sup¬ port flying the F-15E also and Troy is chief of Wing Flight Safety flying the F-15C. All of us are really enjoying our tours at Elmendorf flying our respective aircraft.

Italked to Mike CAPONE who is out of the Air Force and living in Aurora, CO. Mike is married and working as ahigh school teacher. Others who Iran into at the reunion and remember something about (not necessarily during Thursday night’s activities) were Rex GIBSON and his wife—Rex is working at the Pentagon these days and has been there about ayear and ahalf. Juan DOMINGUEZ is out of the Air Force and living in Texas. Jim BURTON is testing F-15E weapons systems at Eglin AFB. Cecil MEDENA is flying C-130s at Ramstein AB. George QUIRK is out of the Air Force and working for Johnson &Johnson Company. George CHANDLER is out of the Air Force after arecent four-year tour at the Academy as the fencing coach—George is now working for Eli Lilly and Company out of Colorado Springs, married and very happy with life these days. My old preppie roommate Austin JAMESON is still in the Air Force working in the San Antonio area. Imet alot of others but unfor¬ tunately my hard drive was full and Idon’t remember what was covered—in other words I’m expecting abunch of memory joggers via the U.S. Mail or Internet for the next few columns (pictures also).

Friday we woke up to ablanket of snow that, although it was beautiful, canceled the golf tournament. Since the tournament was canceled Iwas able to watch the noon-meal formation, have lunch at Arnold Hall and make abrief tour of the old stomping grounds. The basic appearance hasn’t changed much—that is in 20th Squadron—but changes are under¬ way as new metallic furniture is replacing the pressed wood veneer we had 10 years ago. Ahighlight of the reunion was the memorial ceremony held on the terrazzo in front of the class wall. It was avery emotional ceremony, as Ihope all of you remember from your cadet days, there the names of all former cadets who had died in the past year were read off. The ceremony ended with the missing-man formation of A-lOs and Taps. It really brought home what it is to be aGRAD and how we all share a common bond. I’ll be the first to admit it brought afew tears to my eye.

After the ceremony we had our class picture taken in the Cadet Chapel. Being the youngest of the reunion groups we were last but it will be a photo I’ll cherish for many years. After that it was back to the Embassy Suites for another buffet and class party. I’m not sure if as many classmates hung around during the follow-on social time but Idid see more faces Ihadn’t seen the night before.

The entire Class of ’86 members of the last varsity pistol team got together for ashort reminiscing period in which even our old coach (Derek Phillips) was on hand for. Members of the team were Greg HELI, who is flying for the Guard out of Travis AFB (KC-lOs) plus flying for United Airlines and living with his family in Vacaville, CA; John MASSEE who is flying out of DM as an IP; Angel GONZALEZ who is flying C-141S out of McGuire AFB, and myself.

The last thing I’m going to touch on is what is up with the Tough Twen¬ ty Trolls of ’86. We had astrong showing of 65 percent with 13 of the 20 former Trolls in attendance. Derek BROWN and his lovely wife were there. Derek is out of the Air Force but still works military CE contracts around the Whiteman AFB area. Bobby FERRARO recently got out of the Air Force and is moving to Northern Virginia to work for Lockheed

Martin. He was actually leaving the Springs for Virginia the Sunday after the reunion. Glen MOORE and his wife made it from New England. Glen got out of the Air Force afew years back and is now working in New Hampshire. Dean NIFAKOS and his wife flew in from the Boston area where Dean is aGS-12 working in the systems acquisitions area. Dean has aone-year-old son and he and his family are really enjoying life in the Boston area. Jon ORTEGA is working for Space Command in the San Francisco Bay area, married and has two kids. John PETERSON and his wife made it down from the Anchorage, AK area where John is out of the Air Force and working for Merriill Lynch. David PRATHER and his wife made it in from Kadena where Dave fl ies F-15-Cs. Matt RATHSACK is married with three kids and flying for the Michigan Guard these days and also working full time in the private sector. Matt is flying KC-135s and working as acertified environmental engineer. Bob SCHAAB came in from Tyndall where he is trying to get qualified in the F-15C. Unfor¬ tunately Bob is having some problems with atendon in his arm. Hopeful¬ ly the surgery will be successful and he can finish FTU and join his family at Eglin AFB, his follow-on assignment. T.K. SMITH is at the Academy teaching in the Mech Department. His family hosted our squadron gettogether (by the way—many thanks TK and Debbie). Iactually met Steve TREMAIN and his wife at the airport in C. Springs as we arrived about the same time. Steve is aTweet IP at Randolph AFB after an assignment in C-141S at McGuire AFB. The last troll was Dave TUCK, my old roommate. He and his wife, Tracy, live on Randolph AFB where Dave is aT-1 IP. Out of time and room—until the spring!

Sharon Giletti

4206K W. Muledeer Drive USAFA, CO 80840

(719) 472-1195

E-mail: GILETTIGP.DF@USAFA.AF.MIL

Percent members: 38

As Isit here staring at aUSAFA Memo-To with names and bases of classmates scribbled all over it any which way. I’m wondering how to start. Iguess introductions are in order. I’m Sharon (HULLINGER)

GILETTI (Greg ’86) from CS-30. My family and Iare at USAFA. I’ve been out of the AF for four years raising our four children, Joseph (8), Andrew (5'/i), Grace (1 Vi), and Jack (6 months). Well, enough of that. I’m sure you’re eager to get the scoop on our classmates. It’s been awhile so I’ll try to catch you up with what’s happened since the summer. But first. I’d like to apologize up front if Iget anything wrong. Since this is my first edition, alot of my information is second-hand. Iassume that will change now that you all have my address and phone number and will write to me—right?!

From my fellow Knights of Thirt, I’ve heard from Matt RIORDAN. He and his wife, Katey, and son Ryan have recently relocated to Southern California (Valencia). Matt is flying the friendly skies for United Airlines. I’ve also heard that congratulations are in order to Darcy LUCE who has recently gotten married to agreat guy named Jim Phillips. They’re both stationed at Eglin and Darcy is flying the Special Ops guys in her HC-130. Also Iheard that Darce was the first female instructor pilot in her air¬ craft! What agreat year for you Darce—way to go! Ialso heard that Dan O’CONNOR just PCSd to Davis-Monthan AFB.

Here at the Zoo, the fi rst annual Women in Motion conference was held in celebration of 20 years of women at USAFA. Trish HELLER and Ann BENOVIL were spotted. Both are civilians. Trish will (or is) attend¬ ing law school. Do we really need more lawyers in the world? Just kid¬ ding, Trish. I’m sure whoever has to volley against you will lose. Ann is living in Oklahoma City and is studying to become apharmacist.

Italked to Diane (BREIVIK) ALLEN. Irun into her occasionally. She’s teaching in the Math Department and has aone-year-old son, Jason. Diane’s supporting the family while Aaron, who has recently got¬ ten out of the AF, dabbles in the ever-popular micro brew industry. He has his own place called The Back Alley Brewing Company off of Stone Avenue (by the infamous dog track). He had atable at the O’Club’s an¬ nual beer-tasting festival and it’s areally good brew. So if you’re in the neighborhood, stop by. Diane also gave me some names of fellow instruc¬ tors she sees around. Sandy (NIEMI) BEVRIDGE and Dave PENDERGRAFT are also teaching math as were Chris LUEDTKE and Jim WISNOWSKl, but the latter two are off becoming more doctorly in pursuit of their PhDs. The Math Department must be apretty fun place to be. Sue LOGMANS is also here finding her way in the Economics and Geography Dept. My husband recently ran into Eva (CHUNG) WILSON who’s teaching in the CE Dept. Doug MICHEL’s here too teaching comp

SC).

Some of our classmates have recently left here to move on to bigger and better things—is that possible?! Is there life after USAFA? Mary

(PONKO) and Joe ALDRIAN were flying T-3s, but Mary just PCSd to Edwards and Joe’s out flying for the Reserves in Northern California. Jami (VAN DE GRIFT) and Tom ROTELLO have picked up and headed to Ohio. Tom’s flying for the Reserves and Jami’s doing her weekend warrior bit as well as raising their precious daughters, Maria and Hanna. Hopefully they’ll make it back to the Springs. Karen NAGEL had a beautiful summer wedding and I’ve heard has PCSd as well. Unfortunate¬ ly, Idon’t know where. Karen you’ll have to send awedding picture for the next edition! You too Darcy! Our good friend Tim LYNCH and his wonderful flight attendant wife (who can fly Tim anywhere in the world), Lisa, have just headed home to the land of 10,000 lakes (Minnesota for you nongeography people). Tim is a fi nancial analyst for Northwest Airlines and loves every minute of his nonpolyester days. They are also expecting ababy in December—Matilda will be her name, right?! Ha! Ha! Dave (Ebie) EBNER’s living up there too as acivilian. We saw him last year at Tim’s wedding and had agreat time. Ebie, of course, was in¬ troducing himself to all the single bridesmaids!

We’ve seen alot of L.C. COFFEY and his family over the past three years. Our second child and his oldest, Kaitlin, have been preschool bud¬ dies for the past two years. L.C. is still Lt Gen Stein’s aide-de-camp. His wife, Jodi, just had their third child this summer, Lavanson Coffey III! L.C.’s avery, very busy man. This summer we hooked up with the WARACKs; Mark has just PCSd here from Pope AFB to be an AOC for CS-37. He seems to have his hands extremely full taking care of his squad. I’m sure we can all remember all the trivial problems we went to our AOCs with. Some fellow new AOCs are Ty JEFFCOAT, for CS-4; and Bob WILLOUGHBY, for CS-27. It’s never adull day for those guys.

Icould swear Isaw Jeff CLIATT the other day while Iwas walking through housing. Was that you? Ihear he’s here flying T-3s. I’ll have to catch up with him and find out where the rest of the Air Academy gang is.

From the AOG wire, 1received info that Mike LEWIS has PCSd from Pope AFB to Little Rock AFB. Ialso got achange-of-address letter from April and Mark FITZGERALD. Italked to Mark at their new home in Boston. Those two are amazing! They both graduated from the Universi¬ ty of Chicago this past June. April graduated from med school and has embarked on athree-year residency and Mark graduated from law school and is with alaw firm in Boston. If that’s not enough, they have aoneyear-old daughter, Kate. Ithink they’re both extremely happy to be finished with school. Good luck to you both!

Ahearty congratulations goes out to eight of our classmates who have the honor of being selected to major two years below-the-zone: Mark ARLINGHAUS, Balan AYYAR, Tom DEALE, Ed KOSTELNIK, Kelly LATIMER, Jim MARRS, Mike MCGEE, and Robert WOODLEY. What an accomplishment. Can you believe we already have some majorselects in our ranks? It seems like just yesterday that we put on those gold bars. Ihave to tell you though that we have aneighbor who is a’94 grad (Cris CULLEN), if you can believe it. When Itold him what class Iwas in it seemed like eons ago.

Speaking of neighbors, we’re attached (duplexes—you know the AF) to John ABBATIELLO and his family, Gail, Joseph, and Christian. John supplies my husband, Greg, with his great home-brewed beer and our kids are always playing together. We’ve been extremely blessed over the years to have terrific neighbors.

That wraps up the latest Ihave. I’d love to hear from you all. It will be nearing the holidays too, so send those pictures and letters. You can also reach me through my husband’s e-mail. He’ll print off any cor¬ respondence and bring it home. Iwould like to add one last difficult note. Many of you may have heard already, but Randy ROBY died tragically in aU-2 crash at Beale AFB. Our prayers go out to his family and friends who have adifficult road ahead of them without Randy. He will always be with us, as will our other fallen classmates.

Until next edition—S.

Mark Peters

1218 Red Oak Court

Vacaville, CA 95687-7601

Home: (707) 452-0900

Work: DSN 837-4818/7250

E-mail: peters@og60.travis.af.mil

Percent members: 37

Hi everyone! Ashort one this time which is probably just as well. We’re in the middle of our QAFA—things should be calm and collected here in Ops Group Quality country, but that’s another story...I just got back last night from aseven-day visit to Panama where 1was attending acousin’s wedding. While there 1met with my brother David who is really enjoying his tour at Tinker.

Alas, Ireceived zero regular mail (a.k.a.“snail mail”) from any ’88ers.

While the pessimist would say it was because no one cared enough to write, Iknow that almost all of you wrote, but my mail carrier has been having trouble recently and I’m sure it’s all just been misdelivered. Regardless, e-mail saves the day again! Sean PARRY wrote with the following:

Howdy from Texas. Ilove this e-mail thing. Makes it abunch easier to write to you. Obviously, because I’ve never sent anything before. Believe it or not. I’m at HQ Air Intelligence Agency (AIA) at Kelly and Iam the commander’s (General Hayden’s) aide. Somewhat of a gopher job for sure, but pretty surprising Ieven got this thing. Sur¬ prise. Surprise.

Unfortunately, he only sent the above and we were never able to con¬ nect up again. Don KUBICK also called from AIA with some info on his recent (Sept-ish) move from Offutt to Kelly. He’s married (Sharon) with two little girls, with the latest arriving on the second of October. Hopeful¬ ly, I’ll have more on both of the above for the next issue.

Also on e-mail was Tim COFFIN with the following: “I’m writing this from the AFROTC unit at LSU-Baton Rouge, where Iam the regional director of Admissions. My wife, Elizabeth, and Ihad ababy! (Actually she had it, Ijust held the camcorder.) Our son, Rory, was born Aug 22, 1996 at 8lbs. S'/z oz. and was 20‘/4 inches. His brother, T.J., was 14 months at the time, so we are quite busy chasing our two “babies.” It’s diaper central! Anyway, 1am so proud Ijust had to write.”

The last e-mail was from Mike PLEHN who wrote from Hurlburt. Un¬ fortunately, Iknow our mail has been sporadic at best so more info will be forthcoming with the next issue.

COAs: John MCDONOUGH to San Antonio, TX; Michelle (TOFOYA) RAFFETTO from missile maintenance at Malmstrom AFB to Scott AFB; Paul RENDESSY to MacDill; Bill REVELOS from Arling¬ ton, VA, to Middletown, OH; Tom SADLO to Clinton, UT; David SANTARELLI to Pensacola, FL; Chris SCHARENBROCK from Las Vegas, NV, to San Antonio, TX; and Nathan WANTANABE to Hilo, HI.

That’s all for now. Please make my life easier. WRITE YOUR SCRIBE (and send some pictures too—it’s been getting abit dry recently)!

Paul W. Tibbets, IV

1410 Rockford Drive

Warrensburg, MO 64093

Home: (816) 429-1198

DSN: 975-1125

E-mail: patibb@iland.net

Percent members; 38

Hello everyone! Ihope the winter is treating you well. Please note my new work phone and e-mail address (and use them if you like!). Not much new here in Knob Knoster, MO, so on to the news!

As Imentioned last issue, Iwas completing SOS down in Fun-gomery (Montgomery, get it?!) at the Checkpoints deadline. As promised, Ihave alist of ’89ers that were there with me, with as much additional info as I could dig up. There were atotal of 58 of our classmates in SOS Class 96D. The info in parentheses after aparticular classmate is additional scoop provided about grads that weren’t in our SOS class. Without further ado, here goes (in alphabetical order): Rob and Lee ANDERSON, with daughters Alexandra and Evyn, are stationed at Mountain Home AFB where Rob is an F-15 Stan/Eval pilot (also at Mountain Home is Phil ROSE flying F-16s); John ANZELC is an F-15 instructor pilot at Eglin AFB (also at Eglin flying F-15Cs is Reed COOLEY); Donald AYRES is at Robins AFB; Paul BECK is at Mildenhall; Kurt and Lisa (MCFADDEN) BECKER are at Tyndall AFB where Kurt is an F-15 instructor pilot and Lisa is chief of Social Actions (also at Tyndall are Pat WEIR, Phil CAMPBELL, and Andy TOTH); Paul BEINEKE is at Shaw AFB; Bruce BEYERLY is flying B-ls at Dyess AFB; and Brad BREDENKAMP is fly¬ ing E-3s at Tinker.

Jeff and Malissa CASHMAN are stationed at Vance AFB where Jeff is aT-37 instructor pilot and assistant fl ight commander; Cindi CHIARAVALLOTI is in security police at Hickam AFB; John CLARK is at McGuire AFB; Mark CONRAD is at Holloman AFB; Vince CRUZ is flying A-lOs at Davis-Monthan AFB; Benjamin CULP is at Luke AFB; Leo CUNNINGHAM is at Sheppard AFB; Mark DANIGOLE is at Travis AFB; Gerardo and Kadena DE LA CRUZ, with daughters Katrina and Kristina, are stationed at Hurlburt Field where Cruzer is director of the Dynamics of International Terrorism Course; Darin DEFENDORF is at Dyess AFB; David DOE is at Wright-Patterson, with afollow-on to USAFA as amanagement instructor and his third daughter on the way; Bobby DOUGLAS is at Columbus AFB; and Max and Kathy DUBROFF and daughter Sarah are stationed at Maxwell AFB.

Barb EAST (’90) is in Intel at Osan AB; Albert ELTON is at Hurlburt Field; Jeffrey FALEY is at Ramstein AB; David FISCH is at Offutt AFB;

Eric FITZ is at Sheppard AFB; William FOLLIN is at Whiting Field NAS; James FOX is at Travis AFB; Pat and Lisa GOOLEY are stationed at Holloman AFB where Pat is acommunications of fi cer; Andre HAITH is flying T-ls at Vance AFB; Ed and Stacey HENNIGAN, with their five kids, are stationed at Little Rock AFB where Tex is aC-130 pilot; Tom and Linda HURST and son Jonathan are stationed at Offutt AFB; John HRUBY was an F-111 pilot at Cannon AFB, now moving to SeymourJohnson AFB for F-15E RTU, then on to RAF Lakenheath (same for Damon THEMELY); and Dathan JONES.

Kevin and Katie KRISKO are enroute from Little Rock AFB where Kevin was aC-130 navigator evaluator to Pisa, Italy for an exchange tour with the Italian AF. They are on their way now to Monterey for language school and are expecting their first child (also on his way to Spain is Caesar GARDUNO); James KUBINSKI; Brendan LEWIS is at McChord AFB (also at McChord is Randy REED flying C-141s and recently mar¬ ried); John LOGRANDE is at Travis AFB; Scott LONG; Jeffery and Kimberly LOYD, son Josh and daughter Meggan are stationed at Hanscom AFB where Jeff is acost analyst; Bryan MACLAUCHLAN is a T-37 instructor pilot at Columbus AFB; and Joel MARTIN, who is at Kirtland AFB flying HC-130s (recently redesignated the MC-130P) in the special operations school house (also at Kirtland are Mark WISER, Scott SUMMERLIN, and Brian SPONAUGLE, all ’90 grads, and James MEGER, ’92). Joel was our SOS class Fleet Foot winner with a1.5 mile time of 7:52.

Kevin MOCK is flying C-130s at Pope AFB; Jon MOSIER is at Travis AFB; Keith MULLER is at Dyess AFB; Mike MUMFORD is at Bolling AFB where he is the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) program manager at DIA; Eric MURPHY is flying A-lOs at Davis-Monthan AFB; Tony and Tina NASH and child CJ are stationed at Holloman AFB; James NELSON; Tom and Kelly NOLTING are stationed at Sheppard AFB where Tom is aT-37 instructor pilot; Geoff NORTON is flying C-17s at Charleston AFB; Brandon NUGENT is at Travis AFB; and Scott and Kristen (BELDEN) OSKVAREK, and sons Jake and Luke, are stationed at USAFA where Scott is aT-3A in¬ structor pilot.

Michael OUTLAW is stationed at Eglin AFB; Jennifer OWENS; Larry PACKARD is at McChord AFB; James and Carole PAYNE are stationed at Sheppard AFB; Ty PIERCEFIELD is at Moody AFB; Glenn POWERS is at McConnell AFB; Craig RADL is at Luke AFB; Lonnie and Kim RAMON are stationed at Pensacola NAS where Lonnie is aT-34 instructor pilot with the Navy; Jennifer REAVIS is at March AFB; Tom and Melissa RINEY are at MacDill AFB where Tom is aKC-135 evaluator pilot (also at MacDill are Bill and Traci FARIS, where Bill is a KC-135 instructor pilot, and they have anew baby); Troy and Emily ROBERTS and daughter Rebekkah are stationed at Kadena AB where Troy is aMC-130P aircraft commander (also at Kadena are A1 CAROTHERS; Dave DELMONACO, ’90; and Jack HEIDMAN, who is flying F-15Cs); Doug and Kitra ROTH (’88) and son Austin are at DavisMonthan where Doug is aC-130 pilot; Russ SALLEY is at Offutt flying RC-135S (also at Offutt are Steve WARRIOR, who just got married and is heading to Laughlin as an IP; Tony STECKLER, an EWO in the RC-135; Mike CLAY, ’90; Joe GAY and Brian LINDSEY, both ’91 grads; and Dave DICK, ’93); John SCHMIDT; James SEWARD is at Lackland AFB; Scott SHINBERG; Sam SHMAYS is at Travis AFB; An¬ thony SMITH is at Little Rock AFB; Kirk and Laura SMITH are stationed at RAF Mildenhall where Kirk is flying MH-53s; Michael STEPHENS; Michael TAYLOR is at Pope AFB; and Lance UTNE is at Luke AFB.

John and Tammy VAN HOVE, daughters Stephanie and Kristen, and son John are stationed at Wright-Pat where John is getting his PhD (also at AFIT are Sam and Vicki WRIGHT, daughter Samantha, son Sammy , and anew baby boy); Brian WARCUP is at McChord AFB; John WARDEN is at Barksdale AFB; Mark WEBSTER is at Moody AFB; Patrick WEIR is at Tyndall AFB; Chris WELLBORN is an electronic warfare officer in the EF-111 at Cannon AFB (also at Cannon as aWSO is Doug DEWING); Thomas WESSELS is at Ft George Meade; Jonathan WIESINGER; and Frank and Joyce YANNUZZl and their two daughters are stationed at McGuire AFB where Frank is flying C-141s.

Other classmates that were mentioned by some of the ’89ers at SOS in¬ clude Bob MARTYN and his recent bride, Marni, who are stationed at Ft Lewis, WA, where Bob is an ALO; Dave YOUNGDALE, engaged to marry Michelle in the spring of ’97, is stationed at Vance AFB as aT-37 instructor pilot; Steve and Maeve HAGGARD, expecting their third child, are stationed at Vance where Steve is aT-37 instructor pilot and headed to F-16s; Dan and Sherilyn CARLSON have three kids, and Dan is aHarrier pilot with the Royal Air Force; Ed and Amanda REDMAN are expecting their first kid, and Ed is helping to close Reese AFB with a follow-on back to B-52s; Kevin and Jo KING are at A-10 RTU; Keith and Lisa JAMES have fi ve kids and are at Travis in the KC-10; Jon and Sue SCOTT have two kids and are stationed at Yokota AB in the C-130; Greg

and Julie ANDERSON have three girls and are at Barksdale with the B-52s.

AFB. Thanks to Carolyn Denham from Colorado Springs for that nice update.

Bill and Kirsten GREGORY provided an extensive update. Bill is flying C-21s here at Offutt and is doing quite well. Bill reports the whereabouts of the following people: Mike HOLLMAN-Cabot, AR; Brad NORRISRedondo Beach, CA; Brian KENDALL-Seattle, WA; Phil WEIHOUERAbilene, TX; Herb EHRESMAN-USAFA, CO; Quinn GUMMELHuber Heights, OH; Chuck NESEMEIER-Marlton, NJ; Mike SAUDERS-Yigo, Guam; Mike SHEPHERD-Tacoma, WA; Dave BRIEN-Tinker AFB OK; Tammy SCHANDLER-Peoria, AZ; Bob WATWOOD-Ft Irwin, CA; Geoff GRIZZARD-Aiea, HI; Tasha PRAVECEK-Colorado Springs, CO; James CABALQUINTOCambridge, MA; Craig WILLIAMS-Charleston, SC. Thanks to Bill and Kirsten for that tremendous update.

The Banko family: Renay and Dave with daughters Augustina and Kristie. Phillip (now seven months) is not pictured.

The only letter Ireceived since the last issue is from Dave BANKO, who is working for Pentamation Enterprises, Inc. as aproject manager for product implementations at their client sites. PEI provides MIS software for school districts, state, and local government offices to handle finan¬ cial accounting, student scheduling, report cards, etc. Dave has also complet the first year of the three-year course for aministry degree from Rhenia Correspondence Bible School. He is active in his local church and still plans amission trip in the future. He would love to hear from old classmates, and his e-mail address is: bankodav@pentamation.com. Thanks for writing Dave!

From the change-of-address cards, Douglas DEWING moved to Oregon, Kurt VOGEL moved to Edwards AFB, and Kristine KENNEY moved to Colorado Springs, CO. That’s it for this issue. Hope to hear from you. Take care and God bless.

Joseph C. Richardson

11764 McCarty Loup Bellevue, NE 68123

Home: (402) 292-9373

DSN: 271-4850

Percent members: 35'

Greetings Most Glorious and Bodacious Class of ’90, Life is well with me and mine in the great state of Nebraska. It’s been great hearing from all of you and Isincerel;y hope you enjoy the updates. Here it goes:

Greetings came my way from Shawn and Katie FAIRHURST’s spon¬ sors when they were cadets. They are reportedly at Malmstron AFB in Montana. Shawn is at the 12th Missile Squadron, and is also working on his master’s degree. The new addition to their family is “Aspen” a Labrador puppy who weighed about 15 lbs. at six weeks. They also have two cats, Stanley and Ollie, and apossum, “Pretty Mouse,” who is not shown in the photo below. Pat and Cindy HAYES also had ababy girl on July 28, named Brianna Margretta. Pat is apilot stationed at McGuire II m

Ryan Cecil and son.

Ryan and Nathalie CECIL sent us an update from Spokane, WA. He is there flying ’135s. Their big news is that on 27 May, their little boy Eric turned one year old. Congratulations Eric! Other news from Ryan is that Bruce “Keahi” ANDERSON recently was married to ayoung lady he met in Spokane. Dave STEELE has become an evaluator pilot in the ’135 and was selected to be the aircraft commander for Fairchild’s Rodeo team.

Congratulations to you Dave for doing the Class of ’90 proud!

Ialso got an update from Dana (WHITE) NELSON. She is currently living in aquaint British town about 30 miles north of Cambridge called Downham-Market. She and her spouse, Damon, are doing well over there in Europe and are enjoying themselves immensely.

Last of all, the AOG sent me address-change cards on acouple of folks. Joel WEAVER maintains his residence in Colorado Springs and James PALMER has relocated from Alexandria, VA to Scottsbluff, NE.

Other than that, Iam all done. Apretty short update as you can see. More pictures, more letters and Iwill be able to provide more info on the Most Glorious Class of All Time. Until next time. Peace, Blessings, and Pals!

Adam and Amy McLean

RR #1, Box 31C Larimore, ND 58251 (701) 343-2596

Percent members: 39

Greetings Class of ’91,

There have been many things happening during the last couple of months. Unfortunately, tragedy struck our class on 17 August 1996: Capt Kimberly Jo WIELHOUWER (HARMON) died in aC-130 crash in Jackson Hole, WY. We, as aclass, sent flowers to her family. Phil sent a very nice thank-you note. If anyone wishes to send anote to her husband, Phil, Class of ’90, his address is 6201 Twin Oaks Dr., Abilene, TX 79606-5920. Memorials have been established in her name in the follow¬ ing locations: Andover Advantage Foundation, Unified School District 385, P.O. Box 248, Andover, KS 67002; Andover United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 275, Andover, KS 67002, and Texas Exotic Feline Foundation, P.O. Box 637, Boyd, TX 76023. We send our thoughts and prayers to Kim and her family.

I

married Capt Mosely Soule in April 94. Laura is working in HQ AFRES, she is still on active duty though. Mike HOWER is amissile officer at Malmstrom AFB. Steve MACLEOD is aF-22 SPO at Wright-Pat. Rob BORJA is at DISA, Arlington, VA. Mike MARINDALE is enroute from Holloman to Minot, ND. Tony PERKINS is at the Pentagon running a comm/computer shop. Finally, James is at HQ AMC working on upgrading the enroute locations for the aircraft in the mobility system. The job includes lots of fun travel.

The next letter is from Liane (BREWER) WARCUP. She is afinancial analysis officer at McChord. Over the summer, McChord hosted the Transcom Rodeo Airlift competition, and her squadron hosted the Turkish team during their stay. She met aTurkish Lt. who is afriend of Chuck BEK. Liane and Chuck have been in touch over the past couple of months. Here’s the scoop: Chuck has been flying F-16s out of Balikesir (192 Sq) for the past three years. He married in May 1995 and both he and Melike are doing great. Chuck would like to get in touch with all his friends from the Zoo. Here’s his Address; Celal Bek/ Hv. Pit. Utgm./ Cengiz Topel Cad. Hava Lojmanlari/ Ahmet Dural Sites tt 39/5//10050 Balikesir -Turkey. Pat DONNELY and Eric RUNDQUIST were also there for the competition. Pat and Eric are SPs at Mildenhall and McGuire, repectively. Liane has kept in touch with acouple of classmates: Laurie (MAHER) SVITENKO is at Travis in the contracting squadron. Sandy DUNLOW is flying C-5s at Dover. Beth (DUNN) and James KWASNY are getting ready to go to Ramstein. James is going to fly C-21s and Beth is trying for an Intel slot. Finally, Liane has been mar¬ ried almost three years to Brian WARCUP (’89). She plans to be at Mc¬ Chord for the next couple of years and hopes to run into more classmates. So drop by and play with her dog Dutch.

My brother and his family, Scott and Kim (LANE) MCLEAN, are moving to Vandenberg, CA. Scott will be working with new instructors in the missile world and Kim will be scheduling space launches. They have been rather busy lately, mostly participating in triathlons and running after their newest, Peter. Erica is now four and ready for school and Peter is one. Scott just recently found out that he is the Officer Instructor of the Year for 1996 for AETC. He was instructing OTS cadets at Maxwell. Kim was aflight officer and putting in very long hours. Just like usual, Scott got all the credit.

Callie (CALHOUN) MALLOY just recently decided that she has had enough to do with the Air Force. She got out and joined the Army. Callie wanted to be an optometrist in the AF, but was declined. Her husband, a major, is aphysical therapist in the Army. So now Callie is a2nd Lt again. They are in New York at West Point. Now where will she sit during the Army-Air Force games?

Amy and Iare in the process of moving to MacDill AFB. We are join¬ ing the 91ARS from Malmstrom AFB. Rob FAUBER is also making the move from North Dakota. Rob just recently became an IP and is really enjoying the Florida living. Acouple of other ’91ers are here as well, Jeff RITCHIE, Andrew SIMMONS, Todd GLADDEN, and Tom REIDEL. We will be setting up shop down there over the next couple of months. After that, we will be wide open to visitors and seeing the sights. So stop by. Finally, Amy just ran a100-mile trail race in the Colorado Rockies. It started and finished in Leadville. It took her just under 29 hours of con¬ stant movement, but she did it. She also finished second in her age group. It was along day.

This will be our last letter. Carson TAVENER will be taking over the duties of the Class Scribe. You can continue to write to us and we will for¬ ward any letters to Carson. We don’t have his address yet; he is in the pro¬ cess of amove as well. Good luck and Godspeed. Adam and Amy (REECY) MCLEAN.

James S. Mehta

2250 Clarendon Blvd., #112

Arlington, VA 22201

Home: (703) 525-5495

DSN: 283-1317

Percent members: 34

Greetings True Blue ’92! It is time once again for me to address you and keep you up to date on what all the other ’92 grads are doing. First, Ihave moved from the West Coast to the East Coast and obviously my address has changed, so take note. Iknow all of you out there are dying to write to me and tell me about your exciting lives. Idid get afew letters before I moved and even managed to keep them from getting lost in the chaos of moving.

So without further ado, into the mail we go. The first letter was from Ross SAUTER who is flying F-16s in Japan in the 13th Fighter Squadron (for those of you who didn’t already look at the pictures first). Ross

wanted everyone to note the lieutenant bars since we’re all now captains. These five fighter jocks were known at the time as the Lieutenant’s Pro¬ tection Association, LPA for short. The LPA, pictured from left, con¬ sisted of Erik “Bam Bam” RYDBERG, Pat “Bear” MCATEE, Jason “Gator” ARMAGOST, Ross “Hoss’ SAUTER, and last but not least, Jeff “Skin” ORR. Aren’t they studly?! In the other squadron in the wing, Ithink it’s the 14th Fighter Squadron, also from ’92 are Beau “Rip¬ ple” BOOTH and Tim “Rabid” SUNDVALL. Iguess Ross didn’t want Beau and Tim in the picture. The total of five ’92 grads in the 13th makes it the squadron with the highest concentration of ’92 fighter pilots. Ross did mention afew other ’92ers stationed with him. Jim (’91) and Angela (SLAGEL) CLEET, Andy and Donna (DELANGO) BATES, Mike HOYLE, Jacque RYDBERG, and Paul BOVANKOVICH. Thanks for the info and picture, Ross.

Soon after getting Ross’ letter, Igot one from Sean and Amy LAWLER who are at McGuire. Sean says he has been meaning to write for along time, but finally got around to doing it. See, better late than never, (I guess). Ihave to admit that 1have procrastinated in writing this column. Ifigured if Iwaited until the last minute...well you know the rest. Back to Sean’s letter. Sean is flying KC-lOs there while Amy attends Rutgers University. He had some ’92 company out at McGuire. Tom RICE is working Intel for the 21st Air Force. Iguess he had to get his hair cut after leaving Texas. Dave GERHARDT ia flying KC-lOs with Sean. He also passed along some other morsels of knowledge; Dave HYNES is flying C-21s at Langley. Dave recently got married to Shanda. Con¬ gratulations! Jay TEWKSBURY finished helicopter training and is head¬ ed to F.E. Warren to fly the UH-IN. Mark MATTICOLA was at UPT with Sean and is now off to Offutt (Off to Offutt, can you say that five times fast?) to fly RC-135s. As for the CRUZ Bros, Alberto is at RAF Mildenhall flying KC-135s and Enrique is in Corpus Cristi, TX flying T-44s. Enrique will be flying C-130s after he finishes training. Rich QUARBERG was Sean’s T-37 IP at Vance. John WILSON left the Las Vegas desert to go through requal at Vance enroute to flying B-ls. Keith COMPTON is in Misawa working nuclear munitions maintenance. Lance MEREDITH is also at Vance, but flying T-ls. Ed NEWMANN is work¬ ing as an Intel officer at Offutt. Sean probably got tired after that second page so he stopped there. Actually, Sean gave alot of great info; keep it coming.

Italked to Mike ROKAW to get some info. First, he started with himself. He is headed back to CSprings to Falcon in December. He will be working on the Milstar program. Chris RATE is at SOS and will be go¬ ing to missile school following that. He will then be going to Malmstrom, Ithink. Blane RASCH is headed to Little Rock to fl y C-130s. Jay SCHUELER and Art PRIMAS are still keeping America safe in Grand Forks. They are both upgrading in the C-135 to aircraft commander. Lyle SHIDLA, my old roommate and now the protector of my house in California, is trying to finish up his master’s degree so he can go to Hanscom to do some cool EE stuff. He is looking into the Bootstrap pro¬ gram to finish up his degree and head east. He tells me things are still the same at Edwards. Mike, Lyle, Blane, Gary JENKINS (instructor at Vandenberg), and Eric HERNANDEZ-BAQUERO (’95) made aroad trip to support the Mighty Falcon football team in its first WAC game with UNLV. They had agreat time with the Falcons winning easily and the casinos emptying their pockets. Mike told me he ran into Gary DEYOUNG at the game. Gary and Sue (NILSEN) are doing well at Nellis and now have two YOUNGsters. Mike also saw Chris COLCLASURE, Kevin PLESCHA, and Bill LAW at the game.

The last letter is from Matt CARROLL. He must have studied too hard in medical school because he didn’t write much. He let the picture do all the talking. Seriously, Matt and four other ’92 grads recently finished

four years at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Wow!

to watch out for the “Happy Captains”

going into one of these medical centers...

The AOG forwarded me some information on you guys as well. Jeffrey YOUNG was accepted into anew emergency medicine residency at St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center in St. Paul, MN. He is among eight firstyear residents who began residency training on June 24, 1996. Jeff and the other seven were selected out of an applicant pool of 125! Todd MCDOWELL has started law school in Colorado. He is attending the School of Law, University of Colorado (Boulder) under the Funded Legal Education Program.

Last week Icalled my old CS-22 roommate, Don UNWIN, to get the scoop on all the folks he’s been seeing out there around the world. First, I’ll start with Rick BAILEY’S wedding at USAFA in Sept. The ’92 grads in attendance were Don, Tim ZACHARIAS (UH-1 at Fairchild); Andy CRUM, Matt RAFTER, Ken MOSS (all at Scott); Preston LEON, Matt HARPER (at Grand Forks); and Bill OSTROM (’130s at Pope). Rick is headed to Charleston to fly C-141s. Andy Crum recently had aboy named Joshua, and is now off to Dyess to fly ’130s. Matt Rafter is going to Travis to fly the C-5. Ken Moss is still abachelor and going to Germany to fly ’130s. John “Grovee” COSGROVE is going to McGuire to fly ’141s. Monty JOHNSON is going to fl y AC-130s at Hurlburt. John CUSHMAN is flying C-17s at Charleston. Jim GALLAGHER is flying C-21s at Ramstein. Shawn DONAHEY is coming from Germany to fly C-130s at Little Rock. Scott GUNDLACH is at Fairchild flying ’135s. Don saw James JAMIR who is flying C-12s at Peterson at the Abbotsford Air Show in British Columbia. Kris STREUKINS is at Andrews in C-21s and heading to Mountain Home to fly ’135s. And Ted WEIBEL is staying in Germany but switching from the C-9 Medevac to the C-9 VIP transport. Don is headed to Elmendorf to fly C-130s in the spring.

Rob and Leisa TOBLER are enjoying Germany and their newborn baby boy. Congratulations to them. Rob sent me apicture and he’s a Tobler alright.

Here in the D.C. area Ihave run into afew of the Blue Class as well. I am working with the Defense Intelligence Agency and today Iran into Hung PHO. He is an Intel type also in DIA. Dave MCAULEY was at Ed¬ wards while Iwas there and is now working at DIA as well. Ialso ran into Jeff JOERS who is doing acquisition work at Bolling.

Well, I’m out of time. Itold you Iwas writing this at the 12th hour. So Iwill just say, take care, stop by if you’re in D.C. and don’t forget to write. James.

Michael D. Sundsted

1443A Galaxy Ave.

Scott AFB, II. 62225

(618) 744-9604

DSN: 576-3552

E-mail: sundstem@wing.safb.af.mil

Percent members: 86

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the fall edition of our article, (...trumpet fanfare!) Iwould like to proclaim that our class still has the most members! Nonus Superato rules USAFA! Iknow this letter finds all in good spirits! As you may have noticed the last letter included my e-mail address. Your response has been overwhelming! Thank you for making

this atruly incredible article.

Rich DUJMOVIC (stationed at Grand Forks), who writes from Saudi Arabia, updates us on anew addition to his family, David. Rich and his wife, Lisa, found themselves flying C-9As between Altus and Randolph due to complications involved with the pregnancy. We’re excited that all is now well! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy.

Rich also updates us on his CONUS connection. Chris SWANSON, Rich’s Academy roommate, somehow got ajob working at USAFA. (Rich thinks somewhere in Mitchell Hall—okay, just kidding!) Steve JANTZ conquered the master’s world and then mastered UPT. He now flies F-16s in Arizona. Steve and his wife, Becky, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby in 1997. Derek LEVINE is flying KC-135s and will be moving to MacDill AFB.

Only afew updates from the AOG. First, our resident hard-core Marine, Tim WATTS, graduated from flight school in Pensacola. Ihave the official news release that says he is a“Naval Aviator”. Please don’t call him apilot, his head explodes. Iwas at an airshow with Tim at Kelly AFB. Congratulations bubba! Don HILLIARD has changed his address, but is still enjoying Orangeburg, SC. Janelle VIERA is continuing her higher education at the Uof Illinois. Last, but not least, Erik HOXIE checks in from an APO box. Please let us know how the world is treating you!

Steve BEASLEY is enjoying living in South Carolina (9th AF) and up¬ dates us on several of our classmates. Scott MARTINEZ married his beautiful bride, Jeannean, in aMemorial Day wedding. In attendance were Ransom JONES (master’s in CE at Cal Poly), Russ TEEHAN (physics lab at Kirtland), Tony ROSTAGNO (industrial engineering in Wisconsin), Bill CLAY (surfing in L.A.), Ian GRIEBEL, Andy SMITH (missiles at F.E. Warren), Jay WILSON (rocket scientist—launch pro¬ grams), Mark BUTLER (Scott AFB, AOF Flt/CC), Carol HERON, and the best man, Jeff STALEY (L.A.).

Scott Martinez in an Albuquerque wedding.

Steve also ran into Duncan WILLIAMS who is now an ensign in the Navy working on nuclear submarines. While on TDY at Hurlburt, Steve ran into and closed some bars with Tim SMITH. Larry SPINETTA (F-15C) and Rob DAMM (C-21 with aC-5 follow-on) are on their way to faster and bigger lifestyles. John LUSSIER is flying the tough stuff, rotary wing, search-and-rescue missions from Nellis AFB. Tim and Yve (HANSON) HENS recently arrived at Charleston.

And from Deep in the Heart of Texas (clap, clap, clap)...Vo CHENG is living it up at the Uof Texas in Austin. I’m sure 6th Street is rocking for you Vo. He is searching for his P-P-P-PhD in chemistry. Wow, ladies and gents we have awinner. Our first doctor outside of the hospital. Ray SMITH is also at UT and getting his master’s in toxicology. Alright, Ray, what’s your motive!? Good luck and best wishes!

Glen GUYTON checks in from Langley. Glen and his better half, Cyndi, were married last December. Glen works in manpower which is soon to switch to manpower and quality. Bret CARTER is flying fast and furious F-15s, while Karim MOORE works in CE and Chris “The Wings of Blue” NOLAN tries to enlighten the AF/ACC Intel world. Akin DORSETT comes into town every now and then and has dinner with Glen and Cyndi. In fact, Glen informed me that everyone is invited for din¬ ner—so just drop in with no notice—heh, heh! Congratulations go out to Troy DUNN on their new baby boy and to Rob BUMPUS who was recently married. See, Glen, you are now in print!

Has everyone heard of that new dance, what is it? The macaroni, the macarina, no it’s the MACALINO (at least In Dallas). James wants to in¬ form us that he is completely discharged from the AF. He is living in the wonderful city of Dallas, TX and has ascholarship in aPhD program (there’s number two, good luck doctor) in cell biology. James, it’s good to hear that everything is okay. Mac updates us on Denise CHAMBERS

Pictured from left are Patrick GROGAN going to Wilford Hall to practice in neurology; Todd KOBAYASHI in transitional at David Grant Medical Center (DGMC), Travis AFB; Paul GLEASON, surgery at DGMC; Matt is going into internal medicine at DGMC; and Darii (JONAS) LANE is going into family practice at DGMC. Congratulations on all the hard work! Matt says

when

who will be afencing instructor at USAFA. If you are ever in Dallas, please drop Mac aline, he has plenty of room.

Char MELICK and her son Jordan have settled in at Arizona State U along with 16 other AFIT scholars. Steve CHAMBAL is getting his PhD (that’s three) in engineering. Steve apparently has quite the pad with a pool and apond! (The pond would be better for you!) I’m supposed to tell SEGER, FUJ, and the crew that the Siefert’s were great and had abig bash while everyone was in COS. Jason and Jackie (OTIS) BREEDEN and Crista DAVIS attended the “20 Years of Women in Motion” celebra¬ tion with Char along with several other grads. Thanks Char!

Rob and Donna PETTY recently zapped me and informed me of Rob’s great news. Their stay in Potataho, 1mean Idaho, will be cut short due to Rob being selected to attend UPT at Vance AFB, OK in February. Rob is currently the munitions flight commander and Donna works in the wing protocol office. Jeff DANIELS and Jim HUDEPOHL were also chosen for UPT slots. The pendulum is swinging—DUCK! Pam WISE will be married in November ’96. Doug PRITCHARD recently arrived at Moun¬ tain Home to fly KC-135S. Congratulations to all!

Lee WINGFIELD also has great news. It was amild-mannered day at the local ATM. Lee was abiding by the standard six-foot rule when he noticed the most beautiful woman in the world—Ms Cally Revell. They exchanged withdrawal slips and planned to be married at the Academy in February. Lee has also graduated from UPT and will be flying KC-135S for the Woodpeckers at Fairchild AFB—Say hello to Millsy for me!

Lee updates us on several of our classmates. Paul TRUJILLO has a T-37 at Reese, Hans MILLER has aB-1 to Ellsworth, and Brice MID¬ DLETON chose aC-21 to Ramstein. Lee ran into Steve COX in Turkey flying F-15Es (stationed at Lakenheath), Charlene PURTEE and Mike REEVES. Mike MEYERS was at Robins AFB, but is entering UPT at Sheppard AFB. Casey HACKATHORN is working at the hospital at Robins. Jeff RUSSELL is aB-1 maint officer at Dyess and Alex MEZYNSKI from what we understand, breaks B-ls by flying them, this is merely arumor!

Trent CARPENTER was recently married in Oklahoma City. In atten¬ dance were Anne TRUITT (command post at Andrews), Josh DAGCUTA (maint officer at Travis), John COLE (AFIT), Brent MESQUIT (Malmstrom flying KC-135s), John DOTTER (C-9s at Scott AFB), Garrett OGDEN ( fl ying AW ACS at Tinker), George and Stephanie BULLOCK (cost stuff at Peterson) and Darren WOBB (trans at Hickam—ouch). Trent and his beautiful blonde bride, JoAnn, were mar¬ ried and are now on their way to Tyndall for eight months, and then to Tinker AFB where he will be aweapons controller for AW ACS. Trent en¬ joys working on his new 400 HP Z28 when he’s not at the JOB.

Stephen MACILNAY recently phoned from Beale AFB. He was TDY there from Aviano, Italy where he is enjoying the wonderful sights of Ita¬ ly. He lives in alittle townhouse and can be found learning to speak Italian from any number of women at the local cafe. His USAFA room¬ mate, Lee SPECHLER, sent me aletter from Osan. Lee is trying to enjoy Korea by keeping busy with exercises and continuing toward his CFI land¬ ing at abeach nearest you! Lee plans on being at Eielsen after this assign¬ ment.

Flying through Eglin AFB 1met up with Brendan HARRIS who up¬ dated me on several of our friends. Mike RICE and Andy SCHAD had great write-ups in HANDBALL magazine for their outstanding skills in tournaments all over Colorado. Garrett OGDEN and his future bride, Diedre McCarthy, met at atoga party and soon developed alove-hate relationship, that is, they loved each other, but they hated to admit it! Good luck to both of you! Brendan is stationed in the 59th FS with Aaron “Robo” KERKMAN and Kevin “Gumm” KOSEFESKl. Dave ABEGG Md Jenn WOODS are also at Eglin, but in the 60 FS and 33 OSS, respec¬ tively. Thanks for the updates Brendan, I’ll get the rest next letter.

Thank you for all your great information. Iam looking for your opin¬ ion on whether or not there is any interest for afifth-year reunion. If you are interested, Crayola me please! Take care and F.I.D.O.—Mike.

C.C. &Trevor Smith

1442 S. Raven Court

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Home: (805) 928-9466

DSN: 276-3653/DSN Fax: 276-3514

Percent members: 75

Hey everyone! Ihope you’re all doing well and enjoying whatever weather fall brings to your neck of the woods. Life here in California is as busy as ever, but we still love it. Trevor spent much of the summer TDY, but was able to make it home almost every weekend, so time together has been like an extended “honeymoon” since our April wedding! Speaking

of the wedding, Isaid Iwould include apicture of some of the USAFA folks who were there, so below are Trevor and me, Jane DECKER (Malmstrom)), Deb NAWROCKI, Ted GATLIN (both Wright-Pat), Steve SEARS (Eglin), Gerry STEWART (Tinker), LtCol Roc WHITE (’76, USAFA), Scott SHEEHAN (’93, Japan), and Rick SHEFFE (Ed¬ wards).

USAFA gang at C.C. (Masotti-Maxweuj and Trevor Smith’s April wedding.

1also promised last time that 1would include the letters Igot from Elizabeth (BARTON) MEYERS, who wrote about her February wedding to Joel MEYERS (McGuire) and about the people she has seen at Ran¬ dolph. Elizabeth and Joel were thrilled to have the following grads attend or participate in their wedding: Paula THORSON (Luke), Ed CASTANEDA (Vance), Shane HAUGHIAN (Vance), Mark BROWNELL (Hanscom), Doug PRATT (Tyndall), Calley POARCH (Altus), Matt JOHNSON (McClellan), Rebecca KNAPP (Lackland), Heather HENDERLEITER (’93), Deonna NEAL, and Keri SCHREIBER (all Randolph), Michelle (MCVETY) HUTCHERSON (McConnell), and LtCol (Ret) David GLASGOW (’71). They followed the festivities with aweek in the outdoors at Caesar’s Poconos. When Elizabeth first wrote, she was stationed at Randolph and was trying to PCS to join Joel in New Jersey; she is now there with him working as a tactical deception officer.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Meyers (17 Feb 96)

Elizabeth also gave the following updates: Deonna NEAL just got a Honda Nighthawk motorcycle and PCSd to Bolling to run the Air Force Honor Guard; Heather HENDERLEITER (’93) is working Education With Industry (EWl) in Virginia; Tim KOPANIA and Michelle and Cory LUHRS (Randolph) recently bought aski boat; Leland “Bo” BOHAN¬ NON is flying there at Randolph; Justin and Shannon PEDDICORD just bought ahouse near San Antonio, as did Jeff and Charlie KRUSINSKI. Jeff also just got CGO of the quarter for HQ AETC! Finally, Deonna NEAL and Keri SCHREIBER were selected as the 1996 Randolph military ambassadors, so they represent the base and the Air Force to the San Antonio community in parades and community functions. Congrats and best of luck to all of you!

Trevor’s freshman roommate Jason FALLIS called recently from Dyess where he was in C-130 training. He reported that Kevin WADE

(Yokota) and Kyle MOORE (Pope) were also in ’130s. He also keeps in touch with some others like Bill ENGBERG (Dyess), Danny LASICA (Laughlin, T-37 IP), Rebecca SONKISS (Davis-Monthan), Brian JANNEY (Moody), and Pete and Tracy (HUBBARD) SMITH. Pete (Ft Carson) and Tracy (USAFA) were married in May.

On the move...Yes, it’s that time already and many of our classmates have started to PCS. Among them are Jodi MATERNOWSKl (from Goodfellow to Hill); Rashelle BROWN (Travis); Marty EDWARDS (Panama City, FL); Greg WOOD (from Tyndall to Kadena); Steve STRAH (from Texas to Yokota); and Dan BUNTS (from Sheppard to Kirtland). Also, the PA folks from the Marines wrote to say that Gordon LIMB just reported to the Naval Air Station Meridian in Mississippi, where he is “making adifference as they work to improve their knowledge and skill as part of the most highly technical naval force in history!”

Iheard of another recent PCS to Mississippi when Xavian DRAPER wrote to say that he had just arrived at Keesler where he is serving as the deputy commander of his training support detachment. His detachment is asoftware engineering outfit maintaining the Advanced Training System (ATS). Of course the new job isn’t the most exciting part of Xave’s life—he has recently become engaged to Amanda Montgomery, amed school student studying to become afamily doctor. Congrats and best wishes, you two!

Home, home on the net...Vox future reference, I’m not supposed to print e-mail addresses besides my own. Since Idon’t have my own e-mail yet, hopefully the editors will make an exception for the following. Chuck BAIRD (Grand Forks) recently started ahome page for the Class of ’94 that has apage with class e-mail addresses. You can check out the home page at http://members.tripod.com/~Cybercab/redhot94.htm or e-mail him directly at Cybercab@polaristel.net. Chuck is in missile maintenance and sees David LOMBARDO, Phil SWENSEN, Frank KINCAID. Jeremy and Snapper REBMAN, and Courtney MINER on base. Court¬ ney, by the way, was selected as the Grand Forks CGO of the YEAR for 1995 and got to travel to the Ukraine to brief Support Group operations!

When he’s not busy with intramural soccer or one of his three youth soccer teams, Trevor coaches and plays for Vandenberg’s varsity team, which travels the western states to compete in tournaments. Besides the two of us, other graduate team members are Rich RUPANOVIC (’93), Ken BUTLER (’95), Jason HINDS (’96), and Dave DUTCHER (’96). The group of us recently traveled to San Diego for an all-military tourna¬ ment and ran into Mark LONDON, who helped his Nellis team to quarter-finals. The Vandenberg team remained undefeated and carried away afour-foot tall first-place trophy! The following weekend found us joining Rick SHEFFE and the Edwards AFB crew for the 16th Annual Poncho Barnes celebration. There we saw J.J. LOPEZ, Titi SU, Ed MC¬ CORMICK, Erich HERNANDEZ-BACQUERO, Jeff GIBSON, and Kevin PFEIL, among others. While we were there, Rick told us that Steve and Heather SEARS are expecting ababy brother or sister for their beautiful son Nathan. Ed reports that Steve and Krissy (Vandenberg) GOODMAN are glad to finally be stationed together at Kelly and that Kris has recently joined Steve in the triathlon world. She hopes to com¬ pete on the Air Force Ironman team next year along with Sarah KERWIN (Hanscom).

Just last weekend, 1went to Jeff and Jane (DECKER) GIBSON’s wed¬ ding near Philly where Isaw several other grads and USAFA af¬ fi liates—talk about your worldwide representation; Father (colonelselect) Carlo Montecalvo (former USAFA chaplain) flew in from Aviano,

Italy to perform the wedding ceremony; Amy (SANTMEYER) YOUNG made it from Ramstein; Jeff and 1made it in from California and Jane came all the way from Montana! Also there: Jennifer BROOKS (’98), her father Maj Harris Brooks (head LO for Pennsylvania), Deb NAWROCKl, Mrs. Pat ASHENFELTER (widow of Robert, ’76); and LtCol James Caldwell, afamily friend. It was great to see everybody, especially Deb and her boyfriend Joel—I think you found akeeper, Suzie! Of course, the wedding itself was beautiful and included atouching fourth birthday celebration for their daughter Regan. (Yes, Regan Marie is already FOUR YEARS OLD! Can you believe it?)

Ialso got atouching letter from Mr and Mrs SOPIRAK, thanking everyone for all the support they’ve shown and offering great sadness and empathy for the loss of Travis MOSER. The Sopiraks shared the follow¬ ing about Drew, “We will never stop missing him or remembering him, but we go on living. We have discovered that our memories and most other’s memories of Drew leave us smiling and laughing.” Thank you for being the great, loving class you are and pulling together to help those in mourning—you really do make adifference! Please continue to keep the Sopiraks, Mosers and Tim HEIDER in your thoughts and prayers.

That’s about it, but as 1close, Ijust wanted to mention the new USAFA folks out here: Jay and Brenda (BOECKMAN) CLARK and J.D. HOLT are new ’94 grads here; Brent BORCHERS, Russ GORECKl, and Jan MORENO are among the ’96 folks permanently at Vandy; and Kris MEYLE and Greg LUNG (’92) just PCSd here as well. Hopefully we’ll get some info from you for the next column at the California-USAFA games (Fresno and SDSU) or at our annual “Monster Bash” party. That’s all for now—we wish you all the best. Take Care and God Bless—C.C. and Trevor.

Andrea E. Rolfe PSC Box 4353

Vance AFB, OK 73705 (405) 242-3894 E-mail: AERolfe@aol.com

Percent members: 65

i-.njR:'-,?)

Happy holiday season! Lots of news this quarter, so here we go... Congratulations to the first pilots in our class! Pinning on their wings in August were Jeff EDWARDS (F-15C), Steve ENGLAND (B-1), Chris KANE (F-15C), Jon TINSLEY and Mike WAITE (both F-16s). In their class were other grads: Shane HAUGHIAN (’94) received aC-21 with an MC-130 follow on, and Trevor STAIGER (’92) received aT-37 to Vance. Our cross-commissioned Army pilots were Barry BURNS (UH-60), Alex ANTUNEZ (OH-58C), Zac HESS (OH-58C), Tom BRIEN (OH-58C), Will SAMMON (UH-60), and Derek HAMM (AH-1). Tony RETKA (’94) also just graduated aclass behind them and took an F-16.

Four of the first five with wings! From left are Mike Waite (F-16), Steve England (B-l), Jon Tinsley (F-16) and Chris Kane (F-15).

More news from Vance SUPT: DJ ABRAHAMSON, Scott “Soup” CAMPBELL, Walt HATTEMER, and Craig PRITCHARD have joined us from Pensacola, FL and are fi nishing SUPT here in T-38s. Tom ULMER and Dave PIKE started SUPT in August. Dave and his wife are expecting ababy this year!

Recently many ’95 grads have selected their follow-on tracks from T-37s. Flying T-38s in the fighter/bomber track are Mike THOMPSON, Mike THODE, Cavan CRADDOCK, Brad GLENN, myself, Dave THOMPSON, Ryan SPARKMAN, Jim STUMBO, Bill BETTS, Jonathan ECKERMANN, Tobie MCMASTER, Michael Bob STARR (’92), Dave SUNDLOV, Mike JOHNSTON, Mark LEWIS, Bryan WICKERING, Chris ZUHLKE, and Rob GOODARD. In the

USAFA folks ‘"backing up” Jane (Decker) and Jeff Gibson at their Sept. 21 wedding.

tanker/transport track fl ying T-ls are John DECKER, Jim FRIEDLAND, Gerry DONAHUE, Clay TEBBE, Andy ORMISTON, Dave HARDEN, Brian OSWALT, and Johnny HARRISON. Flying T-44s at Corpus Christi NAS with C-130 follow-ons are Mike BROCK, Jim ALEXANDER, John “Salt” ALPETER, Ty LITTLE, Jim GOURDE, Sean GRADNEY, Bo JENSEN, George HAUCK, Sonny KIM, Bonnie COX, Dave BRACKNEY, Erik HALVORSON, Matt LEWIS, Adam REIMAN, and James SCHARTZ. Tim BUCK, Aaron HARTZLER, and Brett MACHOVINA (’94) set off for Fort Rucker where they will be in helicopter training.

Bonnie Cox and Ibefore she left for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Brian OSWALT bet me at the O-club that Iwould not include apicture of us partying at the club—so here Brian—here is your picture and your name so you can stop complaining! Brian got married this summer along with Rob GODDARD, and Amanda (STEFFEY) FINNERTY. Amanda writes me that she made it up to USAFA for the “Women in Motion” conference this past Labor Day. She ran into Nikki GUMINA, Ruth (RUMFELDT) GERMANN, and Antoinette VALERO. Astronaut Susan HELMS (’80) was there and Amanda tells me it was agreat weekend! She is cross training into OSI in January—then she and Chris are headed out to Nellis!

both doing well. Guido will be asaber bearer for Scott MATTES (’96) on Dec 28 at the Academy. The King of cynicism is actually going back to Colorado Springs! Don’t stay too long, Guido!

Laura BOUSSY wrote me via e-mail and says that she loves her job working with ROTC HQ in Maxwell, AL. She is working toward her private pilot’s license and is also working on asecond bachelor’s degree in math—you must be crazy, Laura!

Ialso got aphone call from Mike FLYNN—unfortunately Mike wasn’t able to receive acommission, but it sounds like he is having agreat time at his job as asoftware engineer at RWD technologies in Columbia, MD. Mike also has an e-mail address and is kind enough to send me jokes every day—thanks! Mike is still trying to get his commission, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed!

Len CABRERA wrote to tell us emphatically that he is finished with his master’s in ops research and is headed to Kirtland, where he will be in the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron. Congratulations on that degree, Len—good luck in your new job!

John CLUNE wrote to give us the update from CU Boulder—he will be graduating with an M.A. in American history in December and moving on to UPT in February. With him at CU was Rex AYERS, who married Leah Station in January. They are now at Columbus for SUPT. Rolf LUNDMARK also finished his degree and is now at L.A. Air Station in the GPS joint program office. Preston MCCONNEL married Heather Hall in July and will also graduate from CU Boulder in December. Con¬ gratulations to you all!

Bill BARRINGTON wrote from Patrick AFB—he’s been enjoying Florida and has received his SCUBA certification! He says that Jeff KRONEWITTER and Eric BROWN have just gotten to Patrick—Jeff is working at AFTAC in intelligence, and Eric works in finance. Bill writes that he went to the USAF singles conference in Estes Park, CO, and ran into lots of grads: Terri HOEFT (’93), Shawn GUNTER (’94), George CULVER, Cathy KENNEALLY, Mary HARTMAN (’94), Matt MCGARRY (’96), and Dan BEGIN (’96). He really enjoyed the con¬ ference and recommends that we all attend next year! Bill also ran into some grads in the Springs—Liz MAY, Nick MARTIN, and Dwight JUNIO. Liz and Nick are stationed at Falcon and Dwight is at Mountain Home. Speaking of Dwight—I received an update from him and Iwill in¬ clude some excerpts of his letter about the AFIT CE school grads from Oct-Dec 95...

I’ve been keeping up with several grads via e-mail—Brian SMITH tells me that stationed with him at Wright-Patterson are Dennis RAND, Jess DRAB, Pat and Tamara POHLE, Blake RODGERS, Lee CHASE, Noel KELLY, Derek FERLAND, Eve BURKE, Steve RUSS, and Todd BOLEN. Sorry about my mistake last issue—Bill BAIRD and Jason SANDERSON are in fact NOT stationed at Wright-Patterson. Jason is at Dyess AFB, TX and Iapologize for the bad information!

Jon “GUIDO” CORY (our infamous DODO editor) wrote from Warner Robins, GA. He told me to remind everyone that we are now allowed to wear the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for FY 95 since the 34th Training Wing was awarded this ribbon while we were still cadets. Guido also wrote to say he will be the best man in Halsey BURKS’ wedding next March, and he keeps in touch with Keel ROSS, Fred LACEY, and Chuck COSNOWSKI. He also saw Dave LYLE and James MCHENRY on their Tweet cross-country into Robins, and says they are

“Lee ADAMS still hangs out at USAFA working with the new lab be¬ ing built. In true USAFA tradition, once you guys finish building it, tear it down and do it again, okay—just like the terrazzo!...The next time you see Cordis FOSTER, call him ’Daddy’. He and Denise are proud parents of ababy girl—Haley Claire Foster. She was born in early May. Cordis is stationed at the Pentagon and he and his wife have just bought a house!...Emmett MCCLINTOCK is stationed out at Hurlburt Field and enjoying life out there. Not too far away from Mike LUKE, Chad BONDURANT, Pat ALBRECHT, and Tom IRVINE at Eglin...Mark (Mac) MCCRANEY is stationed at Columbus AFB and lives on base in athreebed, two-bath duplex—how lucky! Mac was distinguished enough to have received the yard-of-the-month award for the month of June...Of course when he received the bill from FTD for planting it there for him, he almost keeled over!...Jim PLATT is now amarried man, as is Mark HANSON. Jim got married in July and is out at Little Rock with John DENNY. Mark is at Fairchild...! was able to visit Phil WHITE out at Davis-Monthan. Iwas TDY for some environmental testing. The one other military person there was Brian “Stinky” MCCLANAHAN! He is out at Pope with Lisa PURUL, Josh CHRISTIAN, and Paul BAAKE...Other CE of fi cers are Lee BERGFELD (McClellan), Kyle BROWN (Tinker), Crissie FITZGERALD (FE Warren), Celiann GON¬ ZALES (Altus), Phil INMAN (Malmstrom), Paul JONES (Whiteman), Tony JONES (Eielson), DJ KATZER (Vandenberg), Brian MAC¬ DONALD and Mike STAPLES (both at Hanscom), Dave NORTON (Kelly), Yvonne STEVENSON and Tom WALKER (both at Travis), Lance TURNER (Arnold AS), and Jeff WHITE (Moody).

“Erik, ‘Ring’ RINGELBERG is an intel of fi cer out at Luke. Rick ARMSTRONG is out at Pensacola NAS doing phase II of his nav train¬ ing. He wants B-ls and it looks like he is well on his way to getting one! Renae BARTALONE is still out at San Antonio and the last word is that she is still engaged to Jeremy HILTON with awedding set for next year...Bob DUNKEL is married and does aero work out at McClellan. Loren JONES is enjoying med school at Georgetown. He roomed with Doug VANDER KOOI and Jeremy MARSH for atime. Rob KINERSON is enjoying UPT at Columbus, as is Jon SCHEER and Chris HUM¬ MEL out at Sheppard. Andy LEONG is an intel officer at Patrick. Mark LINDSEY recently got accepted to UPT—congrats! Becky MASON recently returned from aTDY to France...Kevin WEAVER is pounding dirt as an Army officer out at Fort Hood.

“As for myself, Iam in CE here at Mountain Home AFB. The base is

The party at Vance Officers Club. In the back row from left are Amy and Chris Zuhlke, Dave Sundlov and Andrea Rolfe. In the front row are Johnny Harrison, Bonnie Cox, Brian Oswalt and Dave Brackney.

great and the camaraderie is outstanding...Paul HOFFMAN is also here at Mountain Home in intel. His best pickup line—‘I’m asingle in¬ telligence officer with atop-secret clearance. How about you and me do a little dance?’ Although we are roommates on paper and he pays half the rent, Ihave forgotten what he looks like since he is never around anymore! It’s the pickup line, Itell ya!”—Thanks, Dwight for all your in¬ fo!

Congratulations to Nate MILLER and Rusty HICKS—I received a press release that they have graduated from the Basic School, the USMC course that includes land navigation, marksmanship, tactics, military law, communications, and techniques of military instruction. They are prepar¬ ing for an assignment to the Fleet Marine Force.

Lastly, some relocation updates from the AOG—Hank KUHLMAN is now at Tinker, Nick GUTTMAN is at Sheppard, Chad DAVIS and his wife, Courtney, are in Albuquerque, Steve DROLLINGER is at Minot, Paul MORTON is in Hanover, NH, Mike JACKSON is in Corpus Christi, TX, Steve SPIEGEL is at Columbus AFB, Nicole RANEY is in San Antonio, and Tim REUTIMAN is at Laughlin.

Areminder that the deadline for the NEXT edition of Checkpoints is Dec 20—so get me your info before then and Iwould love to publish it! 1 can’t thank you enough for sending me all your updates and making this really easy. Have asafe and happy holiday season! ANDREA.

9712 Hidden Valley Road Vienna, VA 22181-6094

Phone: (703) 255-5313

Percent members: 56

Hey Bricks! The summer is over and by now we have all started our jobs as responsible lieutenants. Isn’t it funny that after four years prepar¬ ing to be an officer, you’re still clueless when you start. I’m sure I’ll hear some funny stories during this first year.

One of the largest events of the summer occurred in Bialystok, Poland. After four years of engagement, ODM Zeus and Mariola finally tied the knot. He had two weddings, one for the state and one in the church. Both weddings were attended by an impressive contingent from USAFA.

From left are Oli Erickson, Darin Hoenle, Matt Van Wagner, Dave Lercher, and Mike Manion enjoying the festivities.

The wedding reception was the most memorable or unmemorable (con¬ sidering your state) of the entire event. There was plenty of food and drink for the entire evening. The reception began at 7p.m. and continued until the last person was standing at 6a.m. The Happy Singers, the band, played all night and entertained the group with different games and ac¬ tivities. At one point, afortune teller came in to tell Piotr’s and Mariola’s fortune. Apparently, Mariola will have eight children and Piotr will only cheat once.

At the wedding, Ihad achance to catch up with some of the guys about their summer. Matt VANWAGNER and Dave LERCHER told me that they met some beautiful Australian girls while they were in Rome who imvited them to spend the week at the coast with them, but they had to turn them down to come to Pete’s wedding. Someone also told me that they ran into Stacy GEORGILAS, Adrianne FLEMING, and Adam SITLER on the streets of Amsterdam.

On my way out to California, Ivisited Andi VINYARD and her family. Andi said that she, Kerre ELLIS, and Jennifer HAMMERSTEDT visited Megan MONAHAN (Class of ’95) down at Ft. Walton Beach, FL. She said they had agreat time, but somehow Kerre managed to break her nose again. Andi and Jean also got achance to go to Martha’s Vinyard and see Nashville, TN.

Matt MENNELL, Joe HOWARD, Tony PRINCIPI, and Andi VINYARD met down at Hermosa Beach for afew days and had agood time. They were joined brie fl y by Jennifer SPINDLE and Tom CABALLERO. Andi told me that she thought Tom and Jenn had gone down to vacation in Mexico for aweek as well.

1am now at Travis AFB, CA until Igo to training at Keesler in Oc¬ tober. Eli MARTINEZ is here as well working in the 660th Aircraft Generation Squadron as amaintenance officer and will be leaving in November for training at Sheppard AFB, TX.

The rumor is still alive and well and Iheard that Gwen DEFLIPPI who became engaged during graduation week will actually be moving her wed¬ ding date up to this Christmas. Ihaven’t heard from Gwen myself, but hope to clarify that soon.

Keep me on your Christmas card list, send me news and dirt, and I’ll do my best to get it into the next column. Thanks and Good Luck! HARLEY.

Melissa Davidson

From left are Kevin Kozuch, Tracy Dupree, Melissa Davidson, Doug Brock, Eric Coyne, Mariola Blazeusz, Oliver Erickson, Piotr Blazeusz, Mike Manion, Matt Van Wagner, Tony Principi, Dave Lercher, and Darin Hoenle at the state wedding.

Piotr and Mariola walking down the aisle at the Chapel service.